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Motorola launches Milestone 2 and Defy

Motorola has confirmed the Android 2.2-powered Milestone 2 and the Android 2.1 Motorola Defy
Motorola has confirmed the Motorola Milestone 2 and the Motorola Defy.
The Motorola Milestone 2, which features a 3.7-inch touchscreen display and slide-out Qwerty keyboard, is powered by Android 2.2 and features an enhanced version of the MotoBlur UI.
Specs wise, the Milestone [...]

Re-jigged YouTube mobile launches in UK

Google’s enhanced mobile version of YouTube has finally launched in the UK
Google has been working on an enhanced mobile version of its YouTube service and the good news is that it’s finished and the all-new YouTube mobile service has launched in the UK.
The new fangled mobile YouTube service features faster loading times, more [...]

Samsung Galaxy Tape officially launches next month

Samsung’s Android-powered tablet, known as the Samsung Galaxy Tape (or Tab), is reported to be officially landing next month
First it was the iPad, then came the Dell Streak and reports of a BlackBerry tablet. Now it’s Samsung’s turn with its Android-powered Galaxy Tape (or Tab) tablet, which is reported to be launching next month.
The [...]

Apple Apps Store launches Try Before You Buy

Apple has ushered in a new service on its App Store known as Try Before You Buy
Apple has launched a new section on its Apps Store, known as Try Before You Buy, which is essentially a new section with all the best lite versions of apps.
Obviously, this isn’t all that new as the App [...]

Carphone Warehouse launches Music Anywhere service

The Carphone Warehouse has launched a music service called Music Anywhere for Android, iPhone and BlackBerry
Carphone Warehouse has launched its own music service, as part of the retailer’s My Hub experience.
The service allows you to acces your computer’s music collection wherever you are, using the cloud-based My Hub service.
Even without access to the internet, [...]

Sky+ app launches on Android

Sky has released an Android version of its popular Sky+ app
Sky has released an Android version of its popular Sky+ app so Android users can now enjoy the benefits of the Sky+ app, which was previously only available on the iPhone.
The Sky+ app, which is free, allows Android users to remotely control what [...]

Apple launches free case app for iPhone 4

Apple has launched an app to allow iPhone 4 users to order a complimentary bumper case from their device
Apple haa released an app to allow you to claim your complimentary bumper as part of the scheme rolled-out to placate disgruntled iPhone 4 users.
The offer is open to all customers until September 30, when it [...]

eBay.co.uk launches free selling app on iPhone

eBay’s updated iPhone app allows you to peddle your wares on the move in just 60 seconds
eBay users rejoice, a new free iPhone app has just been released for UK users, allowing you to sell items on-the-go in as little as 60 seconds.
Using a barcode scanner, you can scan an item and all the [...]

Zoopla launches property app for iPhone

Check out property pricing and more, with Zoopla Ltd’s Zoopla app
Zoopla, a free property iPhone app, has recently been released onto the App Store, allegedly catering for all your property purchasing needs.
Zoopla boasts instant values of the UK’s 27 million homes, 15 million sold house prices, and half a million properties on the market, [...]

Skobbler launches free SatNav for Android

Skobbler has ported its iPhone SatNav app to Android smartphones
Since its launch on iPhone four weeks ago, skobbler has seen more than 82,000 downloads, and this is only set to increase as the app is now available on the Android marketplace.
The free-to-download app is an open-source, community driven sat nav that gets its location [...]

Half Brick Studios Launches ‘Fruit Ninja HD’ for iPad

The large screen followup iPad version to the popular game Fruit Ninja has finally arrived. Fruit Ninja is a simple game at its core but one that we really enjoyed
It's a bit of a shooting-gallery type experience but one you are swiping to slice rather than tapping to shoot. You're only allowed to miss [...]

RIM launches BlackBerry Protect

RIM has launched BlackBerry Protect – a new service that allows users to wirelessly backup, restore and locate their BlackBerry smartphone if it’s lost or stolen
RIM has launched BlackBerry Protect, a new service that allows BlackBerry users to wirelessly backup, restore and locate their BlackBerry device if it’s lost or stolen.
But that’s not all, [...]

Huawei launches Android S7 tablet

Huawei has launched a 7-inch Android-powered tablet, known as the Huawei S7, which is now up for pre-order at Expansys
Huawei has launched a 7-inch Android-powered tablet device, known as the Huawei S7 – and if you like sound of it, it’s available for pre-order now over at Expansys.
The Huawei S7 is priced at [...]

Android 2.1-fueled ZTE Racer launches on 3

The Android 2.1-powered ZTE Racer has launched on 3 for as little as £13 a month on contract
ZTE has released its Android 2.1-powered smartphone, known as the ZTE Racer, on 3 – and it’s available for as little as £13 on contract and £110 Pre-Pay.
The budget smartphone, which joins the likes of the [...]

3 launches One Plan and scraps unlimited data

3 is the latest mobile operator to scrap unlimited data, limiting it to 1GB, while launching a new SIM-only plan
3 has scrapped its unlimited data plans, becoming the latest operator to limit data usage.
BBC Click has reported that UK’s 3 CEO, Kevin Russell said, “Unlimited data plans are unclear and unfair” to customers, and [...]

Amazon launches Kindle e-reader for Android

Amazon has finally released its Kindle e-reader application onto the Android platform
Amazon has finally ushered in an Android version of its Kindle e-reader.
Amazon’s Kindle e-reader, which has been out on the iPhone and BlackBerry platforms for quite some time now, lets users buy and read book on their mobile devices.
And now Android users [...]

Affinion Security Center Launches iDataFrog Identity Theft Monitoring App

iDataFrog is the first of its kind identity theft protection app. Utilizing a proprietary worldwide fraud monitoring system, iDataFrog continuously observes the global, cyber underground for the presence of your Social Security Number, credit and debit card numbers.
Should iDataFrog discover any of your monitored data online, you’ll be alerted and given personalized support in re-securing [...]

Truphone launches updated 3G and multi-task calling for iOS4

Truphone has just released its updated 3G and multi-task calling app for Apple’s iOS4
Truphone has released its Truphone multi-tasking and 3G calling app for the iPhone4 and iPhone iOS4.
Users of the Truphone can make free Wi-Fi and 3G calls to Truphone, Skype and GoogleTalk users.
And the new 3G calling aspect allows calls to be [...]

Sony Ericsson launches Xperia X8, Yendo and Cedar

Sony Ericsson has launched three new handsets – the Xperia X8, the Yendo and the Cedar – and there’s also a 2.1 update for the Xperia family
Sony Ericsson has today unveiled three new mobile handsets, the Xperia X8, the Yendo and the Cedar, as well as a host up updates that will take [...]

3 launches Apple iPhone 4

3 is the latest network to announce it will be offering the iPhone 4 on its June 24 release date
3 has announced that it will be the 5th network to offer the iPhone 4 when it becomes available on June 24.
Although no tariffs have yet been announced, the iPhone 4 will be available to [...]

Sideways iPad Magazine Launches

Sideways Releases First On-Device iPad Magazine
Premiere June issue includes 2010 FIFA World Cup multimedia content
CLEVELAND, JUNE 10, 2010 – Sideways, the first magazine exclusively designed and written for the iPad, is now available as a monthly app.
Sideways takes full advantage of the device’s capabilities to present stories that are immersive and engaging in ways that [...]

Freedom launches portable keyboard for iPad and iPhone 4

Freedom Input are set to launch a new portable keyboard for the iPad and iPhone running OS 4. The Freedom i-connex keyboard will need no additional drivers to run, and will enable you to type at full speed on your iDevice.
Until 15 June 2010 you can pre-order the keyboard at a special reduced rate:
£49.99 sterling [...]

Huawei-branded handset launches on O2

The first ever Huawei-branded handset is launching on O2
Huawei has confirmed that its first ever handset will be hitting the UK on O2.
The Huawei device, which is known as the G7002, is an entry-level 2G touchscreen device, which features a 1.3-megapixel camera, 2.4-inch touchscreen display, MP3/MP4 player and MicroSD card support.
The G7002 will [...]

Apple launches iPad in the UK

It’s the day everyone’s been waiting for – the iPad has been launched in the UK
Finally, the Apple iPad has been launched in the UK and is available from Apple stores, Currys and PC World.
Scores of people queued up outside the Apple Store on Regent Street to bag their iPad, and you can see [...]

Vodafone launches Samsung Wave pre-order

The Samsung Wave is now available to pre-order from Vodafone
The Samsung Wave can now be pre-ordered from Vodafone, ahead of its June 1 release date.
Samsung’s first Bada-based handset can be snapped up for free on a £25 per month, 2-year price plan, including 300 minutes, unlimited texts and 500MB of mobile data.
The Samsung Wave [...]