Nokia E72 Business Review

Aimed at people more interested in emailing on the move this is Nokia's attempt to go after the BlackBerry users market.

The full QWERTY keyboard has each key curved outwards making it super easy to type on and there are shortcut keys enabling quick access to email, volume control and turning on a torch of all things. Easy setup wizards guide you through connecting the device to your email and the free Ovi maps combined with the inbuilt GPS makes this an incredibley useful navigation tool

Long battery life and a sturdy feeling build makes the Nokia E72 a superb business device

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Nokia E72

Sony Ericsson Arc - Review from Vodafone

If you want a sleek smartphone with the latest Android™ Gingerbread OS, 8.1 megapixel camera and incredible HD viewing, choose the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc - sleek and slim

You won't find many smartphones as comfortable in your jeans pocket as they are in your hand. The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is just 8.7mm at its thinnest point, and 9mm thin at its thickest. Yet it still boasts a massive 4.2 touchscreen - which is bigger (and clearer) than those on the HTC Desire and Samsung Galaxy S.

A big smartphone that's not heavy

As well as being slim, the Xperia Arc is amazingly light, weighing in at only 117g - less than some bars of chocolate. And thanks to clever, curved styling, it rests neatly in your palm, so you can grip it securely even without fitting a non-slip case.

Enjoy BRAVIA quality viewing - in your hand

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is built with the same technology inside that controls the superb picture quality of Sony BRAVIA TVs. So whether you're showing off photos to friends, checking out a YouTube clip on the bus ride home or browsing the web, you'll see everything in incredible depth, colour and sharpness..

Share from your Xperia Arc to your TV

If you've got a TV with an HDMI socket, hook it up to your Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc with the included connector - which you won't get with smartphones like the Sony Ericsson X10.Then share HD-quality video of your kids playing in the park, and pin-sharp pics of your holiday - both shot with the Xperia Arc's 8.1 megapixel camera.

Your Xperia Arc is better with Android™ Gingerbread

The latest version of the popular Android operating system is pre-installed on your Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc. Called Gingerbread, it's simple to learn, use and personalise. If you've used Android before - for example, on the HTC Wildfire or Sony Ericsson X10.- you'll notice some improvements. Like the on-screen QWERTY keypad, which is now faster - ideal for when you need to write an email fast to a colleague or client..

Business productivity apps in Android Market™

Whether you want to edit important documents on the go or simply read them, there's a wide range of business apps among the 100,000 apps in Android Market. A handy icon on one of five of your Xperia Arc's homescreens takes you straight to Android Market. Once you're there, you'll find many apps for free.

Take everyone who matters with you

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is perfect if social networking on the go is your thing. It has Timescape - a brilliant tool for bringing together all your feeds from Facebook, Twitter and elsewhere. So you can see (and reply to) everything in one place - with no switching between apps. There are similar tools on the Nokia N8 and HTC Desire..

The Xperia Arc saves you logging in to social networks

It can be a pain trying to remember the various user names and passwords for your favourite social networking sites. And it's no fun logging in again and again. The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc takes away that hassle by saving all your login details securely - so you're never more than a couple of taps away from everyone you care about.

Due quarter 1 of 2011 from Vodafone - Keep checking OnlineBusinessMobiles.com for release dates and pricing

Be Different, Be Purple

Want to be different? Then consider the BlackBerry 8520 in purple colour - exclusive to O2.

Work tool, come mp3 player, come internet browser, come camera, this machine has the lot.

• O2 exclusive colour
• New Trackpad navigation
• 2 Megapixel camera
• Average user rating¹:

To complement the order O2 will provide you with a Free Blue 4 Bluetooth headset worth £20.

Order through Online Business Mobiles.com and you can increase the accessory 'give away' to include either a silicone outer case or an in car charger - visit www.onlinebusinessmobiles.com for more information.

BlackBerry tariffs start from £21.28/mth on the O2 network,

the Purple BlackBerry Curve 8520

Motorola Defy - Mini Review

If you lead an active life and want an touchscreen smart phone that won't get damaged easily, choose the rugged Motorola Defy.

Motorola Defy - the rugged Android smartphone

The Motorola Defy gives you all the benefits of a smart phone - but in a robust design that can cope with a bit of rough treatment. The Defy's touchscreen is scratch-resistant, thanks to its thin yet tough Corning Gorilla® glass display.

The Defy also comes with a hard plastic outer casing that resists grime and water. Say you're working on a building site, it's a hot day and theres lots of rubble around. You receive a message from a friend - and you can read it straight away because your touchscreen stays clear of dust. Later, the weather changes suddenly and there's a rain shower - no problem, you can still use your Defy outdoors without damaging it.

Another neat feature of the device called CrystalTalk" Plus which helps you out when you're in a noisy environment and the Motorola Defy comes with a special feature called MOTOBLUR - It automatically delivers your messages and social network updates to a universal inbox on your homescreen.

There's nothing worse than the sinking feeling you get if you've lost your phone. But with the Motorola Defy your security is never in doubt - as you can locate and wipe your phone remotely. And because the Defy lets you back up your contacts securely, you can retrieve this information quickly and easily.

The Motorola Defy is available free of charge from £17.02/mth - visit OnlineBusinessMobiles.com for more information

Everything you would need to know about BlackBerry Messenger for Business

What is BlackBerry Messenger?

BlackBerry Messenger. Also known as BBM is an instant messaging application which is preinstalled on your BlackBerry device. You can use BlackBerry® Messenger to communicate with users who have a BlackBerry device.

You can send messages to your contacts, change your status and display pictures. During a chat, you can send files such as voice notes and contact attachments. If your device has a camera, you can send pictures that you take with the camera.

Whats different about BlackBerry Messenger?

BlackBerry Messenger is unique to BlackBerry only. You do not need to sign in to or out of BlackBerry Messenger. As long as you are connected to a wireless network, BlackBerry Messenger can keep you connected to your BlackBerry Messenger contacts in Real time.

How do I get BlackBerry Messenger?

BlackBerry Messenger or BBM comes pre-installed on your BlackBerry smartphone. Here’s how to find and open it:

1.On the Home screen, click the Instant Messaging folder.

Note: If you don’t see the Instant Messaging folder, you may be viewing your default Home screen with only six icons. If that’s the case, click the Menu key to display all your smartphone applications.

2. Click the BlackBerry Messenger icon.

How do I add a new contact using a Barcode or Pin/Email?

Want to add a new BBM contact quickly? simply scan their BBM barcode with the camera on your BlackBerry smartphone, or let them another user scan yours. You can also add a new contact if you know the other BlackBerry users unique PIN or E-mail address. See your barcode.

On the BBM contact list screen, press the Menu key and click My Profile.

Click Display My Barcode.

Scan a barcode to add a new contact

• On the BBM contact list screen, press the Menu key and click Invite Contact.
• Click Scan a person's barcode, then click Continue.
• Hold your smartphone so that all four corners of the barcode you are scanning appear on your device screen. Continue to hold the smartphone until you hear a beep.

Use your unique BlackBerry PIN number or Email address to add a new contact

If you want to add a contact who isn’t with you right now? invite them using their unique BlackBerry PIN or email address. To find your own unique BlackBerry PIN number select ‘my profile’ within BBM and your PIN is here.

On the BBM contact list screen, press the Menu key.

• Click Invite Contact.
• Click Enter a person's email address, PIN, or name. Type part or all of the contact information.
• Click the contact information.
• If necessary, change the Send Using field and/or Category fields.
• Click Send.

Note: The person might remain in the Pending category until he or she responds to your invitation.

Why wont those messages appear in the BlackBerry Messenger inbox when adding a new contact using their mobile number?

To add a new contact using their mobile number, open BBM and select invite contact and enter their mobile number and name.

If you have invited a contact using their mobile number you cant open a messenger chat with that contact however you can send them a sms from BBM and it when you receive one from that contact it will appear as a BBM notification.

If you delete the contact from BBM it will also delete the sms history for this contact within the sms inbox.

What are the ringtones for BlackBerry Messenger?

You can set notification options, such as vibrate or tone, for BlackBerry® Messenger in the Sounds application. The BlackBerry Messenger New Message item specifies how you are notified of incoming BlackBerry Messenger messages.

The BlackBerry Messenger Alert item specifies how you are notified when a contact that you have set an availability notification for becomes available. The BlackBerry Messenger Groups item specifies how you are notified of BlackBerry® Groups activities.

How do I ‘Ping’ a contact?

When you ping a contact, the contact's BlackBerry® device vibrates.

In BlackBerry® Messenger, during a chat, press the Menu key.

Click Ping Contact.

How can I share music I am listening to in real-time with my BlackBerry Messenger contacts?

Let your BBM contacts see what you’re listening to on your BlackBerry smartphone.

On the contact list screen, press the Menu key and click My Profile.

Select the Show What I'm Listening To check box.

Press the Menu key and click Save.

Can I send picture messages using BlackBerry Messenger?

You can share pictures with all of the members in a group, or individual messenger contacts. You can share pictures that are stored on your BlackBerry® device, or if your device has a camera, you can take a picture. You can mark pictures as favourites, comment on pictures, and add voice notes to pictures.

A group can contain up to 20 pictures. Pictures in a group are deleted from your device automatically after 28 days, unless you mark a pictures a favourite or change the group options to save group pictures to your BlackBerry device or a media card.

Share a picture with a group

All members of a group can see pictures that you share. Pictures in a group are deleted from your BlackBerry® device automatically after 28

days, unless you mark a picture as a favourite or change the group options to save group pictures to on-board device memory or a media card.

1. On the Home screen or in the Instant Messaging folder, click the BlackBerry Messenger icon.
2. On the contact list screen, in the BlackBerry Groups category, click a group.
3. Click Pictures.
4.Click Share Picture.
5. Click a picture.
6. Type a caption.
7. To add a voice note, click the Add Voice Note icon. Click Record. Click Attach.
8. Click Send.

How do I back up and restore my BlackBerry Messenger contacts?

If you upgrade your device you can back up and restore your BlackBerry Messenger contacts, profile, and group membership using BlackBerry Messengers own back up and restore feature.

The BlackBerry Messenger service uses one of your e-mail addresses integrated on your BlackBerry as an identifier of your backed up data, and will only restore your BBM information to a device where the same e-mail address has been integrated. This ensures your personal information remains secure.

You need to have e-mail successfully set-up on your device in order to back or restore your BBM information. You can also back up and restore using BlackBerry Desktop Manager on a computer.

Where can I get more information on BlackBerry Messenger?

Click here to get more information and a full user guide on BBM.