The Wall Street Journal claims that both Sony and Nintendo are in talks with wireless carrier NTT DoCoMo about integrating 3G mobile connectivity into upcoming handhelds. In Nintendo’s case this is believed to be an unannounced iteration of the not-yet-released 3DS. In Sony’s case it would be for the still …
Read More »More PSP 2 rumours surface
Following MCV’s exclusive story last week that pointed to a possible E3 reveal for a proper successor to Sony’s PlayStation Portable, one consumer games site claims to have unearthed details of the in-development machine. VG247 claims that NDAs (non disclosure agreements) about the PSP2 have been in place at publishers …
Read More »US: Apple dates iPad 3G
Apple has confirmed that the Wi-Fi + 3G models of its iPad will be delivered to US customers who’ve pre-ordered on April 30th. They will also be available in Apple retail stores the on the same day from 5pm. The Wi-Fi + 3G will be priced at $629 for the …
Read More »DS2 needs GPS and 3G
A DSiWare developer has suggested the next iteration of Nintendo’s DS would benefit from GPS and 3G connectivity. Speaking to ONM, Nnooo Games’ creative director Nic Watt claimed these technologies would enable gamers to play online wherever you are”. We would be able to add location-based features to games,” he …
Read More »iPad given UK date
Apple has confirmed that the iPad, the latest addition to the tech giant’s fashionable product line, will begin shipping in the UK next month. Furthermore, the higher-spec 3G models that offer over-the-air downloads will begin shipping a month later in April. How much the machine will cost in the UK …
Read More »iPad pricing revealed
Apple’s iPad will be available for as little as $499, the tech giant has revealed. The sum, which translates to 308, will net users the entry-level 16GB model. The 32GB variant will cost $599 (370) and the high-end 64GB model will cost $699 (433). Those wanting to add mobile internet …
Read More »Orange bags UK iPhone rights
Orange UK has announced that it has secured a deal to sell Apple’s iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS in the UK from later this year. The handsets will be sold in all Orange’s direct retail channels, including its shops, online store and telesales outlets. It also says "selected high street …
Read More »Sim-free iPhone 3GS now available
Gadget lovers looking to legally get their hands on an Apple iPhone 3GS but not wanting to commit themselves to O2 have been given a lifeline by online retail giant Play.com – though if you thought Apple’s prices were steep, you haven’t seen anything yet. All the details are over …
Read More »iPhone 3GS sales pass 1m
Apple has confirmed that sales of its latest iPhone, the 3GS, have hit the one million mark globally – after just three days on the market. On top of the sales triumph, Apple has also confirmed that its 3.0 OS, available to both iPhone 3G and iPod Touch owners, has …
Read More »iPhone 3GS beats sales records
The queues may have seemed smaller than this time last year, but mobile operator O2 has stated that the new Apple iPhone 3GS is way ahead of where its predecessor was at the same stage in its first day on sale. The iPhone 3GS has got off to an incredible …
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