3D or not 3D that is the question

HTC have announced the European launch of their new EVO 3D Android smartphone, which joins the recently launched LG Optimus 3D. But does it mark the start of an exciting new era in 3D phones, or are handset manufacturers late to the game and simply backing last year’s passing fad? In recent years we have [...]

2011: The battle of the tablets round 2…plus it’s smartphones knock out time

Not only has 2010 been described as the year of the tablet, but also the year of Apple Vs Android. The year started with the launch of the Apple iPad and is ending with Android tablets appearing all over the globe, being delivered by the likes of Samsung, Toshiba and Dell. In fact, with the [...]

The Kin is dead, long live the Kin!

In one simple, but brave move Microsoft has shown signs of being back on track with their mobile strategy. By killing the Kin they can now concentrate on getting one focused mobile platform to market. If we look to Apple it is clear that one platform, albeit in a couple of sizes, does fit all, and [...]

Android is taking a slice of the Apple pie

The gap is narrowing…rapidly As much as I agree with the common view that Apple has created one of the most innovative mobile devices, the iPhone, and is widely credited forhelping drive the uptake of the mobile internet worldwide, I’m actually the proud owner of an Android phone – HTC Desire and there are many reasons [...]

What decides whether mobile handset manufacturers live or die?

The recent iPhone 3.0 software release announced this week has got me thinking. There has been so much talk recently about big shifts in consumer web browsing habits and developments in multi-touch based UI design attributed to the iPhone that I suspect we have been missing out on something equally important.  So important, it may [...]

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