O2 is finally flogging the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, in both its black and white guises. The white version is exclusive to the operator. The Play had originally been set to launch on O2 in April. The operator delayed the launch due to problems with the handset’s software. In a bid to reel in gamers, O2 is offering …

Slowly but surely the unlimited data plan for mobile phones is slipping away. First it was AT&T, which announced last year that it was getting rid of its unlimited data plan to ensure mobile data overeaters didn’t gobble up a disproportionate share of network resources. T-Mobile followed with a plan that it still calls “unlimited,” but actually throttles usage after …

U.S. Cellular gains another budget flip phone for its repertoire of entry-level feature phones. The Samsung Chrono has Bluetooth, speakerphone, and is Web-capable. It also includes GPS and texting with predictive text. Physically, it sports a 2-inch QVGA screen and a VGA camera. The Chrono weighs just over 3 ounces and stands 3.7 inches tall, 1.8 inches wide, and is …

Android handset hackers are rejoicing today as HTC has backed down on its plans to lock the bootloader on its smart phones. It means you’ll continue to be able to load whichever version of Android you choose on your phone. Posting a message on Facebook, HTC CEO Peter Chou said,  “overwhelming customer feedback that people want access to open bootloaders …

Gadget-laden festival revellers needn’t worry about their mobile phone running out of juice halfway through the event, thanks to Vodafone’s VIP recharging truck. The Union Jack adorned van is capable of charging 2,000 handsets at once with the same level of power as you’d get at home. It will be making its way around 11 of this year’s UK’s top …

Naztech Ladies and gentlemen, your iPhone 4 now has a slide-out keyboard. Sort of. If you’ve been an iPhone detractor because of its lack of a physical keyboard, you may now rest, all thanks to Naztech’s Ultra-thin Sliding Bluetooth Keyboard for iPhone 4. The keyboard “easily pairs over Bluetooth using wireless connectivity and features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard that includes …

I can’t remember the last time I looked forward to a game as much as I’m looking forward to Duke Nukem Forever. I’ve always loved first-person shooters, but they’re all so dark and serious these days. I’m ready for some old-school fun; to kick some ass and chew some gum–and I’m all outta gum. For whatever reason, that infamous Duke …

The hacking and modding community scored a small victory this week when HTC announced it would no longer be locking bootloaders on its handsets. In other words, it will be easier to unlock future HTC phones and, hopefully, tablets. Once a phone is unlocked, it is possible for the end users to load any custom ROM or experience they’d like. …

Nokia has committed to support its ailing Symbian operating system until at least 2016 — despite ramping up production to churn out a new Windows Phone every few months. CEO Stephen Elop confirmed his company’s intentions during a recent interview in China. Symbian has had a rough ride of late. Ever since we learnt of Nokia’s plans to make Windows …

The wraps are pull off Google’s Wallet and Offers services, but should consumers be excited? The guys discuss the pros and cons Android rooting, locked bootloaders, and DRM, which triggers a friendly shouting match. As always there are plenty of upcoming and rumored phones on the horizon to drool over. And on this special 50th show, Antuan finally admits that …