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Archive for the ‘3 Mobile Phones’ Category
Friday, February 18th, 2011
Its specs read from the dream of some geek, and according to hand on demonstrations, it would seem that the LG Optimus 3D might just be the phone to beat this year. Of course, it has not been released yet but it has developed quite a fan base, and with LG aiming squarely at Samsung’s Galaxy S line with their Optimus line, we do not doubt that this could become LG’s flagship device for the 2011 fiscal year.
At the heart of the device is a Texas Instruments 1GHz OMAP4 3D dual-core processor with support for stereoscopic functionality. Basically, this translates into 2D content being displayed at full 1080p when output to an HD capable screen and 3D content is played at midrange 720p resolution on a stereoscopic display.
The phone has a 4.3-inch LCD stereoscopic touchscreen which allows you to view 3D content sans 3D glasses. Android 2.2 Froyo is coming on the device at launch but LG claims that there will be a 2.3 Gingerbread update coming shortly after launch. We’ll just have to see what “shortly” means to LG. The phones storage will come with 3D content and 3D content can be downloaded via LG’s movie app. Owners of the Optimus 3D will be able to enjoy 3D games as well with titles coming from Gamesloft via the games portal on the devices application list. Best of all, users will be able to record their own 3D content thanks to dual-core 5 megapixel cameras around the back.
So far, the device looks very promising and seeing that this the only 3D smartphone available on the market, for those who would like to see their content in 3D, this just might be the device. It has now been confirmed that Three will carry the device and we’ll update you with more info as we get it.
Source: The Inquirer
Tags: 3-Mobile, LG, LG-Optimus-3D
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Monday, December 6th, 2010
 The Apple iPad is highly criticized for its lack of Flash support. After all, a device that features web browsing as a major function should be able to play back all web content –especially since a large percent of all web media is still Flash encoded (despite Apple’s claims that HTML5 is the new standard, many sites are loathe to adapt).
Still, that does not mean that the demand for the Apple tablet has lessened at all. Thanks to the fame of the Apple brand and the large library of content offered by the iTunes store, the iPad is still a much sought after device. Grab the touch screen tablet at Tesco or Carphone Warehouse under some great deals or if you want to have a contract to go with the device, the iPad is also available under 3 UK’s subsidized plans.
Microsoft is not too keen on letting people jailbreak the Windows Phone 7 OS and has formed a quick alliance with the developers of the Chevron Jailbreak team. MS has confirmed that homebrew support will officially arrive to the OS in a later update in exchange for Jailbreak software not to be released in public. From a consumer standpoint, officially allowed homebrew is great as it means less bugs and problems.
Lastly, another consumer-awareness app has been created for smart phones: the Free2Work app. This basically allows users to scan the barcodes of products to learn if it was manufactured by a company that employed slave labor in the manufacturing process (it was developed as part of the celebration for the Not for Sale campaign by the International Labor Rights forum.
While not as globally sound as the previous green app (which works in a similar way, but provides data on eco-friendliness), Free2Work is a major step into providing the public with truly useful apps that provide instant and real time information on relevant needs.
Tags: 3-Mobile, Apple, Apple-iPad, Tesco-mobile
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Thursday, September 9th, 2010
 Mobile virtual network operator 3 mobile has confirmed that they will be offering the Samsung Galaxy Tab on various tariff rates later this year. According to reports, the new touch screen tablet is going to be released pretty soon and so far, only 3 UK and Vodafone has confirmed to be offering the device when it is available.
Despite the seemingly low interest of network operators to offer the device, there is little doubt that the Galaxy Tab is a vast improvement over Apple’s own tablet offering, the iPad.
Comparing the two devices side by side is hard to avoid. After all, the two touch screen tablets are pretty much the only devices available on the market (not counting the tablet computers of course). While the iPad is making an advantage of its’ larger size and the fact that the Apple brand is more marketable, the Samsung P1000 Galaxy Tab focuses more on functionality and practicality.
The 7 inch touch screen on the Tab is notably smaller, but it also makes the device lighter and more comfortable to handle. When it comes to viewing media content and reading books, being able to hold the device comfortably for long periods is important –and this is one advantage that the iPad cannot beat. And of course, the 7 inch size is a lot closer to the actual size of most books –making the eBook experience on the Tab a lot more comfortable and easier to adjust to.
The Android operating system is also slowly proving itself as a much better applications platform than the Apple iOS. Despite the Android Market being much smaller than iTunes, the offerings are far more substantial in terms of content.
Of course, with the actual device not yet on shelves, it is not known if the Samsung Galaxy Tab can actually out sell the more famous iPad. But with the launch date drawing closer every day, we will certainly find out soon enough.
Tags: 3-Mobile, google-android, samsung, Samsung-Galaxy-Tab
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Thursday, July 29th, 2010
 Virtual mobile network operator 3 UK has confirmed that the Apple iPhone 4 is indeed coming to their network and that the smart phone will be ready for release on Friday.
The big launch is going to see 3 UK stores opening early and plenty of people queuing up for the device. However, 3’s representatives have announced that interested buyers should call ahead in order to schedule an appointment that would allow them to reserve a handset in advance. There is no official statement from Apple or 3 UK regarding how many stocks will be available in the stores so it is important for people to book in advance as queuing up will not ensure that buyers will receive an iPhone 4.
Considering how much issues the iPhone 4’s antenna has, it is surprising how the demand for the product has not gone down. According to reports, Apple’s stocks have taken a dip after the issue of the antenna problem got out of hand and that despite the large demand for the iPhone 4, Apple needs to consider changing their production methods.
A couple of weeks back, the Cupertino based company held an emergency conference with Steve Jobs at the helm of the event. According to Jobs, the antenna issue is something that affects all mobile phones and that this is not just a problem for Apple, but for the entire industry as well. However, it has to be noted that the average smart phone will lose about 10% to 30% of signal strength when the antenna comes into contact with human touch. The iPhone 4 however, loses a solid 90% due to the way that the antenna and the handset were designed.
Apple has since stated that they will be giving out free bumper cases for iPhone 4 owners. The bumper case will prevent the antenna from being accidentally touched during phone operation.
Tags: 3-Mobile, antenna, Apple, Apple-iPhone, Apple-iPhone-4, Steve Jobs
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Tuesday, July 6th, 2010
 When it comes to 3G technology, 3 UK knows where it is at. And the virtual mobile network operator not only strived hard to bring the best network technology, they are also finding new ways to innovate the services they are offering.
In what many are describing as a very aggressive marketing move, 3 UK has scrapped the concept of unlimited access. Instead, the company is focusing on giving users a generous supply of call minutes, text messages and data allowance.
The One Plan is a huge serving of monthly phone allowance that would be a great fit for most (but not all) smart phone users. Whether a user is a heavy texter, caller or internet browser, the One Plan seems to offer more than enough for all. The plan varies in cost depending on how long the contract is. For a 24 month contract, the monthly tariff will be 28 Pounds. A shorter 12 month contract will only cost 25 Pounds per month.
For that price, users will be getting 1GB of data, 5000 text messages, 5000 minutes of voice calls to other handsets in the 3UK network and lastly, 2000 minutes of talk time to other networks. With the great value in this deal, we can see that 3 UK just found a great formula for subscribers. Of course, 3 is also offering other pay monthly plans for users with more specific needs.
According to the official website, 3 UK is going to be offering the iPhone 4, but the exact date of launch is still not confirmed. So far, only pre-registrations are available. The new Apple smart phone will be available from 3 UK starting at 40 Pounds per month. Android fans will be able to avail of the HTC Desire. The handset is confirmed at a 35 Pound monthly tariff.
Tags: 3-Mobile, Apple-iPhone-4, HTC-Desire
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Tuesday, September 29th, 2009
 3 Mobile is launching a new initiative to get their customers to promote their network – by letting them become 3 “agents” who will paid £5 for each sim card they are able to get other mobile phone users to connect to the carrier.
The company effectively wants its customers to use free social networking sites to promote it in return for money – something that will appeal to a lot of people who are struggling to make a buck at the moment.
3 Mobile will pay out once the user they refer connects their new sim card, meaning no one will be able to sign up themselves posing as a new customer then simply avoid activating the new sim card. The customers who are involved in the promotion will be able to receive each of their £5 payments directly into their PayPal account, which makes sense as the whole practise will be conducted over the internet.
Although being marketed as an easy way for customers to earn money from the company, and allow 3 Mobile to “give something back” to their users, it doesn’t seem quite as innovative to us as some of the marketing gimmicks we’ve seen other mobile phone companies serve up in the past.
There is also some concern that with these “agents” promoting 3 left right and centre that the cost of any mobile related advertisement on social networking websites such as Facebook will see a sharp rise in cost per click – meaning that other businesses and individuals promoting their own websites will likely suffer.
While it may seem like an easy way to make some fast money, with, for example, 1000 new sellers out there, don’t be surprised to pay up to £2 for a potential user to click an ad – or, if you are a user of a social networking service, prepare to be flooded with “Buy a 3 sim card now!” spam.
Tags: 3-Mobile
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Friday, March 27th, 2009
 INQ1 is a highly anticipated mobile phone from 3 Mobile which was released recently in November. This particular model is often referred to as the ‘Facebook phone’ because of it new features that allows the users to get a whole new experience in enjoying various applications with numerous social networking sites. INQ1 is equipped with some of the latest high tech features that make it one of the best 3G phone ever produced. The phone also offers many exciting application like MSN, eBay and Skype. INQ1 is the 2009 Global Mobile Award wining phone for the best mobile handset and it has become the most wanted phone for businessmen as well as for those people looking to own the best entertainment phone.
 Specs
INQ1 from 3 Mobile has beaten off the competition with some of the most attractive and functional phones with its amazing feature. This unique phone has introduced a new interactive way of enjoying social networking sites. The phone offers the cost effective way of enjoying various applications such as Facebook, Skype, MSN and eBay. The INQ1 is loaded with a 3.2 megapixel camera that delivers the best of picture quality with every shot. The phone also allows the users to upload the photos taken by it makes tagging quite simple and fast. Moreover, the phone is very user friendly and it offer swift access to browser. The INQ1 phone also highlights a native Windows messenger, full Facebook integration and eBay tracker. As it is a 3G phone that is loaded HSDPA files making it extremely exciting for its users.
This unique phone from 3 Mobile comes with OTA software downloads and WebKit browser. It is also equipped with advanced features that automatically updates the status of your contacts and allow you to know whether someone is online or not. The phone comes with an internal memory of 50 MB and it offers the users to expand its storing capacity with external 4GB memory power. The INQ1 from 3 Mobile also has a high quality battery that provides 329 hrs standby and 324 minutes talk time capacity. With this handset users can get Facebook notifications, status updates, profile pictures and many other interesting features.
 Look and design
INQ1 is one of the most attractive mobile phones ever introduced in the market. It definitely wins the heart of millions when it comes to the look and design of this unique phone. The phone comes in a solid stylish construction that suits the pocket of business class as well as the entertainment savvy peoples. The phone is quite compact and the size measures 97 x 47.6 x 14.4mm. Moreover, INQ1 weighs only 110g that makes it absolutely good to carry in any type of pockets. In addition the high resolution 2.2 “QVGA / 262K color screen offers the best quality images even in daylight condition. INQ1 is available in two stunning color designs and users can choose either the silver or the black as per their taste.
Overall
When observed from every angle INQ1 is really a good phone that is worth the award achieved by it. With MSN and Facebook application it has become the dream phone of most people. 3 Mobile has already experienced a huge sale in such a short span of time and many people are booking for it in advanced. Users are surely going to get amazed with all the high tech features offered by this unique phone.
Tags: 3Mobile-INQ1
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