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More eagerly anticipated than the return of the Wispa, the as-yet still unofficial Nokia Tube has already secured gadget-candy status thanks to a few – well, a lot – of judicious leaks and internet speculation. The Tube is the latest in a long line of handsets to receive the ‘iPhone killer’ moniker; but with Apple’s device showing a resilience Rasputin would be proud of, it’ll have to exceed the hype if it’s to land that fatal blow. Read full article on TechRadar.com
Apple of Samsung’s eye?
The term ‘iPhone killer’ is growing a little wearied, and while Samsung’s F700 may look like Apple’s debut handset – it’s more of a sheep in wolf’s clothing. That said, Samsung does have a few aces at the ready to convince us to stop coveting the iPhone, not least the presence of an actual keyboard and 3G HSDPA connectivity. But whether that’s enough to beat the power of the mighty Jobs’ juggernaut is another matter. Read full review on TechRadar.com
Wi-Fi leads BlackBerry’s consumer charge
RIM was up against it when it launched the revamped BlackBerry Pearl last November, going head-to-head with the much-hyped iPhone. But a few months into the battle, it seems the business brand of choice has achieved a crossover handset with the staying power to last the distance.
Competing for a similar audience, the Pearl offers business functionality in a more obviously ‘mobile’ consumer guise. Like most of RIM’s products – and unlike the iPhone – it thrives on the understated. The shape and size have remained much the same to the original Pearl , and aside from a lick of navy blue paint there’s little to mark this handset out from its predecessor. Read full review on TechRadar.com
Free VoIP calls on a mobile phone
This 3G handset is the result of a collaboration between network provider 3 and VoIP service Skype. In addition to offering all the features found on a regular mobile phone, you’ll also be able to make calls to other Skype users. Read full review on TechRadar.com
Stick thin but some meaty memory for music
There’s always room for a phone that’s a bit quirky, offering something a bit different, and the swivel-screen F210 is bound to attract plenty of attention. And not just because our test model came in this season’s Quality Street-wrapper pink (it’s available in a variety of colours – including purple and blue – depending on the operator you buy it from).
One look and it’s clear that Samsung’s latest foray into fashionista territory is essentially a follow-up to the Samsung SGH-X830 (aka the Blush), with added musical va va voom to win over a new audience. It’s easy to guess from its colourful casings whose pockets – or rather handbags – this phone is primarily aimed at… Read full review on TechRadar.com
