HTC HD7 Review: Posted by Rida Kamran on 8:47 AM

The good: The HTC HD7 features a large 4.3-inch display and has a solid build quality and integrated kickstand. The Windows Phone 7 device offers full wireless options, a 5-megapixel camera with HD video capture, and 16GB of internal memory.
The bad: The HD7 is on the bigger side and lacks expandable memory. Speaker is weak. Touch screen isn't quite as sharp or vibrant as the latest devices.
The bottom line: The hardware could use a bit of updating, but the HTC HD7 for T-Mobile combines the power of Windows Phone 7 with a large touch screen and delivers satisfying performance.

BlackBerry Playbook Price Announced: Posted by Rida Kamran on 11:25 AM

The BlackBerry Playbook is another rival to the Apple iPad , which is due to launch in February.

In an interview with a Korean site RIM CEO Jim Balsielle said the device will be "very competitively priced". The statement has been interpreted that the device will cost around $500 (£312) in the US. Thats a very good price when you consider the iPad 16GB WiFi only iPad costs the same amount.

The BlackBerry PlayBook does have a smaller screen than the iPad as it has a 7 inch touch-screen display, while the iPad has a 9.7 inch offering. Another downside of the BlackBerry Playbook on launch is it's not yet available in a version that supports 3G.

However, the Playbook makes up for it in other ways. It features a fantastic 1 Ghz dual-core processor that should provide much more power than the iPad's processor. It also features a front facing 3 mega-pixel camera and a rear-facing 5 mega-pixel which can record HD video. The Apple iPad meanwhile doesn't even have a camera.

Samsung Solstice II a817 Touchscreen Phone: Posted by Rida Kamran on 12:53 PM

Samsung Mobile today announced the upcoming availability of the Samsung Solstice II, a quick messaging device with a 3.0-inch touchscreen display. The phone features Samsung’s unique TouchWiz 2.0 user interface, which provides one-touch access to frequently used applications and social networks. The Solstice II a817 also has a 2.0-megapixel camera, AT&T Social Net, AT&T Navigator for turn-by-turn directions, AT&T Music and Radio, mobile email, etc. The AT&T Samsung Solstice II will be available on November 7th, 2010 for $29.99 a pop.

Acer Stream Review: Posted by Rida Kamran on 1:09 PM

Style and handling summary for Acer Stream review:
This is the most stylish Acer handset so far, with a neat, slim profile and some nice touches, such as dedicated buttons for media playback.User friendliness summary for Acer Stream review
It's easy enough to use, but anyone who is already familiar with Android may find the device a bit confusing
Feature set summary for Acer Stream reviewThere is plenty to be enamoured about with this device - with a fast processor, a good camera and HD video Performance summary for Acer Stream review
The Stream mostly works well, although there are a few hiccups with the display Battery power summary for Acer Stream review Battery life is mediocre - you'll find yourself recharging every day, if not more often.

Orange Adds HTC 7 Mozart and Samsung Omnia 7 Handsets: Posted by Rida Kamran on 1:32 PM

Orange announced the delivery of two new handsets based on Microsoft's latest mobile operating platform, Windows Phone 7.The HTC 7 Mozart and Samsung Omnia 7 handsets will be available to business and consumer customers on Orange from the 21st October. Both handsets will feature quick-link access to the following Orange applications and services, which will be integrated into the new Windows Phone 7 panoramic tile home screen.Windows Phone 7 users will also enjoy exclusive access to unique and diverse experiences from Microsoft's home entertainment portfolio such as Xbox LIVE, and Zune as well as quick and easy access to contacts and social network updated through the newly created People Hub - specifically devised by Microsoft for Windows Phone 7.

Dell Venue Pro Windows 7 Phone: Posted by Rida Kamran on 12:25 PM

The Dell Venue Pro was unveiled by Microsoft at the launch of Windows Phone 7 yesterday.

The announcement brought the number of Windows Phone 7 mobiles coming to the UK to 5 which include the Samsung Omnia 7, LG Optimus 7 and 3 mobiles from HTC.

The Dell Venue Pro seems to be aimed at the business market and features a sliding QWERTY keypad. The actual specification details were limited but we do know it will be powered by 1 GHz Snapdragon processor, have a huge 4.1 inch touch-screen and a 5 mega-pixel camera.

The Dell Venue Pro will launch before Christmas and the rumours surfacing online suggest that Three will be carrying the device.

Samsung Mobile Announces Samsung Galaxy Tab: Posted by Rida Kamran on 1:46 PM

Samsung Mobile today announced the upcoming availability of the Galaxy Tab™ in the U.S with AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. The first mobile tablet from Samsung shares many of the powerful characteristics of the Galaxy S smart phone lineup that launched this summer. The Galaxy Tab is designed with several enhancements to create a unique mobile experience that other products can’t deliver.The Galaxy Tab features a brilliant 7-inch enhanced TFT display screen, 1GHz Hummingbird Application processor supporting 3D graphics and smooth Web browsing and front and rear-facing cameras for video chat while on-the-go. The Galaxy Tab is powered by Android 2.2™, including full support for Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1. Just like the Galaxy S smart phones, the Galaxy Tab includes Samsung’s Social Hub application and the new Media Hub content service, offering a robust collection of premium movies and TV episodes from some of the biggest entertainment companies.