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When you want to buy a new phone you always have to make the decision as to whether or not you will buy online. Buying things online was something that a few people didn’t like doing going back a few years, but nowadays the level of security for your transactions online has become so good that people don’t really give this issue any consideration any more, and you are probably just as likely to have your details taken from you as you withdraw cash from the hole in the wall as you are when buying online. One of the things that you should make sure you do when you buy phones online is to make sure that you buy through a reputable phone company so that you can be confident that your credit card details aren’t going to go missing!

Obviously the great thing about buying online is that you can often find cheap phones that would be more costly if you bought them on the high street. You can expect to pay quite a bit less money when you buy this way, and of course the whole process can be a lot more straight forward too and it is sure to save you some time. Again, you have to remember to use a swell known mobile phone company to buy through, such as http://www.dialaphone.co.uk/ to make sure that your money is safe and of course to make sure that you have a great deal on the phone!

Motorola Olympus

The Motorola Olympus is the phone that Motorola has such a lot of faith in lately. This is because Motorola has seen its market share slide out from its record-breaking numbers previously and most of it has to be attributed to the competition that has significantly grown in size and stature. Motorola has tried to keep up with the competition launching the likes of Motorola Milestone 2 and Motorola Droid 2. However, it seems that it was not enough and now Motorola are getting ready to launch their ultimate weapon, the Motorola Olympus.

This new phone could be seen as the device that makes Motorola once again the world leader in mobile phone technology. The Motorola Olympus packs in features that would ultimately see Motorola crowned back to the top. As said previously, one of the main highlight features of this phone is the dual core processor that it employs. This new processor means that you get a never before seen speed on a mobile phone and that is perfect for running and operating the Android 2.2 version operating system. It also means that you can run nearly all the high end applications that the popular Android OS supports. The phone has a 4.1 inch display, which just shades ahead of the Samsung Galaxy S in size.

You get an 8 megapixel camera in the phone. This is the rear camera and there is also a front facing one for video chatting. However, video chatting aside the best feature with regard to the camera is the full HD video recording option. This means that you can now enjoy 1080 p videos from the phone’s camera. You can also share these videos or enjoy this video on a large screen by using the built-in HDMI port. If all goes according to plan the Motorola Olympus will be launched early next year.

Amazon has posted a new splash page alerting its customers that it will soon release a Kindle application for Windows Phone 7 smartphones. The app will deliver over 725,000 e-books, allow you to choose different font sizes, and use Whispersync to stay in sync with your books across various devices. Amazon wasn’t specific on when the application would launch. The Kindle software is already available on the PC, Mac, iPhone, iPad, BlackBerry, and Android smartphones.

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Finding an I Phone

The I Phone is all you hear about these days when it comes to phones, but to be honest, once you have used one of them you can understand why pretty instantly. The only real criticism you could have had about the 3gs was that it didn’t have a great camera, but the 4 really does sort this problem out once and for all. It may only have a 5 mega pixel camera, which is not quite up there in terms of megapixels as some of the mobile phones on the market right now, but the quality of the lens and the operation of the camera more than makes up for this, and you will find that you really can take great pictures with the phone. You will also find just about every other area of the phone has improved, and the slight redesign somehow makes it look so much more modern than the old I Phone.

Talking about the new I Phone is easy, but finding one to buy is not always so easy. When these first came out they sold out in so many stores it was seriously difficult getting hold of one, but supply issues seem to have been sorted to a certain extend, although problems still remain at times. To find Apple mobile phones you should try some of the larger online phone shops such as Phones4u who generally have a good stick and some great prices across the networks.

HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones and long-time Microsoft partner, unveiled five new Windows Phone 7 smartphones: HTC 7 Surround, HTC 7 Mozart, HTC 7 Trophy, HTC 7 Pro and HTC HD7. This strong and diverse family of phones features Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 7 platform and embodies the stand-out design and innovation for which HTC has come to be known. Each new phone includes a variety of cutting-edge technologies and a series of unique HTC applications that can be accessed through the new HTC Hub that complements the Windows Phone 7 Hub and Tile experience.

“Windows Phone 7 is an entirely fresh mobile experience, on which HTC is excited to be going big. We see tremendous customer opportunities with the integration of Microsoft’s most popular services like Xbox LIVE and Zune,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “The value Microsoft is bringing to mobile customers around the world sets a new benchmark for the industry. HTC will be introducing five new HTC Windows Phone 7 smartphones at launch to support our customers with a broad variety of choice.”

“HTC has been a partner with Microsoft since we launched our first phones nearly a decade ago, and we couldn’t be more excited to continue this journey with the launch of Windows Phone 7,” said Andy Lees, President of the Mobile Communications Business at Microsoft. “Windows Phone 7 characterizes a new direction for Microsoft and its partners, and HTC is stepping up to support this in a significant way by bringing five new Windows Phones to market.”

Windows Phone 7

Windows Phone 7 has been carefully crafted to help people get more done in fewer steps with a unique Hub and Tile interface. The Windows Phone 7 Hubs offer quick and easy access to a person’s latest and most valuable information and include People, Pictures, Games, Music & Video, Office and Marketplace content. Windows Phone 7 also integrates with many popular Microsoft consumer services such as Xbox LIVE, Windows Live, Bing and Zune.

HTC Windows Phone 7 portfolio

HTC has brought its innovative design and creativity to its new Windows Phone 7 smartphone portfolio by embracing distinctive materials and unique design elements while providing an exciting set of cutting-edge features and technologies. With the new HTC Hub, HTC is providing an exclusive series of applications and utilities that include a new weather and stocks application and a new photo enhancer that enables a person to apply special effects before sharing photos with friends.

HTC 7 Surround

Whether it be gaming, movies or music, HTC 7 Surround is the ultimate multimedia device. With a unique slide-out speaker and integrated kickstand with integrated Dolby Mobile™ and SRS WOW HD™, the HTC 7 Surround delivers high-fidelity audio and virtual surround sound that enable people to share their favorite music and videos with their friends in style. No longer are they forced to use headphones for a great surround sound experience because the HTC 7 Surround speaker makes the listening experience natural and comfortable.

HTC 7 Mozart

Crafted from a single piece of anodized aluminum, the HTC 7 Mozart feels great in the hand and takes HTC’s unibody design aesthetic to the next level. The slim, solid and smart HTC 7 Mozart sounds as good as it looks and integrates Dolby Mobile™ and SRS WOW HD™ for high-fidelity, virtual surround sound. With Microsoft Zune integration, people can synchronize the HTC 7 Mozart with their PC, enabling them to take their music and video library with them wherever they go.

HTC 7 Trophy

HTC 7 Trophy harnesses the power of Xbox LIVE. Gamers will enjoy the speed and responsiveness of fast action gameplay supported by the phone’s high-performance 1GHz Snapdragon processor, and controlled through the vivid WVGA 3.8″ touchscreen. High-fidelity, virtual surround sound – through SRS WOW HD™ – brings a rich audio experience whether the user is playing a game, watching a video or listening to their favorite music.

HTC 7 Pro

The development of the HTC 7 Pro was inspired by power users who want to combine the ultimate in business efficiency with the ability to take full advantage of their leisure time. The sleek handset slides opens and tilts to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard for fast, comfortable typing, while productivity features such as the ability to sort, scan and manage Outlook email, open and edit the latest Office documents on the phone and keep track of the markets with HTC’s stocks application, offer new ways to maximize the business day.

HTC HD7

HTC HD7 owners can enjoy their favorite videos and movies in cinematic-style thanks to the large 4.3″ high-resolution screen, while its kickstand allows them to sit back and enjoy the action handsfree. For those who refuse to compromise on their mobile gaming experience, the HTC HD7 realizes the power of Xbox LIVE, bringing gameplay to life in a way that takes console gaming beyond the home.

Availability

The five new HTC smartphones will be available through mobile operators and retailers across major European, Asia-Pacific and North American markets from late October.

North America

* HTC 7 Surround will be available exclusively in the United States with AT&T as the HTC Surround.

* HTC HD7 will be exclusively available in the United States with T-Mobile.

* HTC 7 Pro will be available in the first half of 2011 with Sprint.

* HTC 7 Surround will be available exclusively with Telus in Canada.

Europe

* HTC HD7 will be available from Telefonica O2 in Germany and exclusively in United Kingdom and Ireland. HTC HD7 will also be available with Telefonica Movistar in Spain.

* HTC HD7 will be available from Bouygues Telecom in France.

* HTC 7 Mozart will be exclusively available in France, United Kingdom, Switzerland and Spain with Orange.

* HTC 7 Mozart will be exclusively available in Germany with Deutsche Telekom AG.

* HTC 7 Mozart will be available in Austria with Deutsche Telekom AG.

* HTC 7 Mozart will be available in Austria with Orange.

* HTC 7 Trophy will be available exclusively in Germany, France, Spain, United Kingdom, Austria and Switzerland with Vodafone.

* HTC 7 Mozart and HTC HD7 will be broadly available in Italy.

Asia-Pacific

* HTC HD7 will be exclusively available with Telstra in Australia.

* HTC HD7 will be exclusively available with Telecom New Zealand.

* HTC HD7 will be exclusively available with Singtel in Singapore. * HTC HD7 will be exclusively available with Maxis in Malaysia. * HTC HD7 will be available with Taiwan Mobile in Taiwan.

* HTC HD7 will be available in Hong Kong with CSL, 3 and China Mobile.

* HTC 7 Mozart will be exclusively available with Telstra in Australia.

* HTC 7 Mozart will be exclusively available with Starhub in Singapore.

* HTC 7 Mozart will be available in Hong Kong with CSL, 3 and China Mobile.

* HTC 7 Mozart will be available with Chunghwa Telecom in Taiwan.

* HTC 7 Trophy will be exclusively available with Vodafone in Australia and New Zealand.

* HTC 7 Trophy will be exclusively available with M1 in Singapore.

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