20 years ago brick-like phones such as the Motorola 8500x had no display and did no more than make calls. Who would have thought that mobile phones can now replace your camera, music player, organizer, TV and even your computer all in innovatively designed, pocket-sized handsets!

With smartphones dominating the market and new phone designs constantly emerging I want to look into what the future of mobile phones has in store.

It seems that mobiles that you can wear are going to be popular for the future with consumers relying on their mobile phones more frequently throughout the day. We have already seen Dyal’s sWaP phone which features a 1.3 mega pixel camera, mp3 and mp4 player and Bluetooth and have seen LG’s GD910 which supports 3G and includes video calling making it every sci-fi lover’s dream! Nokia also have some concepts of soft, bendable phones using nanotechnology, the 888 and the Morph which give the user a cool looking device that is very accessible. You can take a look at what the Nokia Morph has to offer by following this link.

If you are true Apple devotee and want the latest super cool handset from the Californian brand, the iPhone Nano looks like it will be coming soon. The Nano will be a slimmer, more basic phone that would offer EDGE network speeds but there is hope that we will see Wi-Fi N and wireless media synchronising and memory capacities ranging from 8GB to 16GB.

If you are more interested in the latest iPhone(the fantastic 3GS) then Mobilesplease has a great range of deals for you to choose from.

The Apple iPhone has just been voted the coolest brand in the UK, knocking the Aston Martin off the top spot after 4 years. With Apple trying to boost sales of the extremely popular handset the iPhone is branching out to Orange and Vodafone after two years of exclusivity with rivals O2. Over 1 million iPhones have been sold in the UK through O2 and Apple have their sights set on the other 49 million mobile phone users, making Orange (which has the largest 3G network covering more people in the UK than any other operator) the ideal network to increase sales. Orange and Vodafone have not yet given any details on tariffs and prices or a release date yet over 65,000 people registered their interest on the Orange site within hours of Orange releasing the news.

Unfortunately Vodafone fans will be unable to grab an iPhone until early next year but it is expected that O2 and Orange will battle it out over the Christmas period in an exciting price war. Orange do have an advantage with pricing as they don’t share revenue with Apple like O2 do, however, O2 have exclusive rights to the Palm Pre, the iPhone’s rival.

So it’s great news for all those Orange fanatics who have wanted an iPhone for years or those who want to see tariff prices drop for the must have phone. To make sure you get the best iPhone deal in the run up to Christmas register your interest to ”iphone at mobilesplease.co.uk” to be notified as soon as the deals come in.

If you don’t know your Wi-Fi from your 3G, Mobilesplease have put together a Jargon Buster to make sure you understand what all these fancy features really do.

3G – Third Generation, this is the latest phone technology that allows high speed data content transfer. Video and pictures can be viewed quickly with this technology.

Bluetooth - allows your phone to work with other electronic (Bluetooth) devices, such as your headset, laptop, or Palm without the need for wires

GPRS – General Packet Radio Service, can improve 2G phones’ data transfer. A GPRS connection means the phone is “always on” and can transfer data immediately.

GPS – Global Positioning Satellite, uses satelites to calculate your exact position on earth.

QWERTY keyboard – A keyboard with the same letter layout as a computer keyboard

WAP – Wireless Application Protocol, allows you to access the internet from your phone.

Wi-Fi – Wireless Fidelity, wireless transmission of data and images with a good range.

Now you fully understand all the technical terms you can shop with ease at Mobilesplease to save time and get the best deal on the market.

It’s that time of year again where thousands of fresh faced students set off for a life of beans on toast, hangovers and maybe a few lectures! Here at Mobilesplease we understand that every student needs a cool looking phone to organize the next night out and occasionally ring home to tell their parents they are still alive, so we have piled through thousands of deals to get you the perfect one on a budget!

Mega Budget!

If you are on a really tight budget Vodafone Anytime Talk 10 24 Month has a great range of phones for free with contracts starting at £7!! This cheap contract gives you 100 minutes and 500 texts a month making it a great all rounder.

Text Wiz

For those who never have their thumbs away from their keypad, Orange Dolphin 20 (24 Months) gives you unlimited texts and a handy 200 minutes for when you really need to ring home. The contract offers some great phones and some brilliant cash back deals.

SIM Only

If you love your current handset then there are some super deals available on SIM only 30 day contracts. You have total freedom on the length of your contract and most networks have great offers. Orange Dolphin Sim 20 (1 Month) is our favourite with a whopping 600 minutes and unlimited texts.

Free Netbook? Surely not!

Mobilesplease offer a great range of free gifts to go with your contract. We recommend the G502 on the Racoon 30 UNLIMITED LANDLINE CALLS contract that includes a FREE Hannspree Netbook!

Grab these great offers now to make sure your loan lasts until Christmas!

Today I talk about some excited camera phones that threaten to take digital cameras off the market.

Camera Phones

If you can’t wait for these 12 megapixel camera phones, Mobilesplease has an excellent range of 8 megapixel camera phones now.

With the news that Facebook has crossed the 300 million users mark we look at the latest handsets that are perfect for those who can’t stand being away from their favourite social networking sites for more than 5 minutes!

INQ1 Social Networking Phone

The INQ1 was recently given the honor of the best mobile handset award at the GSMA awards and there are many great reasons why. The INQ1 is dedicated to social networking  and is designed to keep you in touch with your friends wherever you are. Facebook, Skype and Windows Live Messenger are always connected to make sure you never miss a thing. A little feature that I love is that you can merge your contacts from Facebook, Skype and Windows Live Messenger which means that when you receive a call from a Facebook friend the INQ1 displays their latest facebook profile picture. The fantastic bit about this phone is the price. With an RRP of only £79.99 and some great contracts that include unlimited browsing, this handset really is great for those who don’t want to spend all of their pocket money at once.

Coming Soon…

Due for release at the end of September are two great social networking phones that are going to give the INQ1 a run for it’s money. The Samsung S3650 Corby is made for those who love to customize their gadgets and ensure they never miss out on the latest gossip on Facebook. The distinctly shaped Corby comes with two extra ‘Fashion Jackets’ which are bright interchangeable rear covers to make sure you don’t get bored of your cool handset to easily. Upload photos and videos directly to YouTube, Flickr and Picasa and update your status on all your favourite social networking sites with ease on the 2.8 inch touchscreen. Also due for release soon is the Nokia 7705 Twist which allows you to twist and turn your handset in all kinds of directions on a chassis that neatly packs together to form a nice little pocket friendly handset. The phone features a full QWERTY keyboard, 3 mega pixel camera and support from email, IM, MMS and SMS. This cute little social networking phone also allows you to customise your handset for incoming calls with its glowing light ring that changes colour depending on who is calling.

These three handsets are perfect is you love to network on the go and the best bit is… they are super affordable!

Check out our latest podcast on the much anticipated Sony Ericsson Xperia Pureness

Xperia Pureness Podcast

Here at mobilesplease we think LG sure know how to produce a good looking phone that stands out from the rest. With the innovative Crystal, the powerful Viewty Smart and the new Chocolate, LG’s latest handsets are super stylish and cool and I want them all!

The Shape of Things to Come.

The LG BL40 Chocolate is the fourth handset from the Black Label Series. With a distinctive high definition LCD 4 inch wide screen the ‘Chocolate’ breaks away from conventional screen designs with a cinema experience and optimal viewing for mobile computing. This screen makes using the mobile incredibly easy and efficient because there is no need to scroll horizontally to look at web pages making it a must have design feature for future phones.

 Touch becomes Crystal Clear

The innovative LG design is the world’s first transparent keypad and also features a stunning high resolution touchscreen main display. The Crystal clear keypad works like a mouse pad allowing you glide and navigate through the phone with ease. The phone also boasts an impressive 8 mega pixel camera with high quality lens, face detection and auto focus as well as video recording and calling abilities.

 Super Smart and Sleek Viewty

The stunning Viewty Smart phone is a modern looking handset with a lovely brushed metal rear panel. Not only is the phone really good to look at, it also boasts an impressive list of features. The Viewty Smart features a 3 inch high resolution, S-Class touchscreen interface with a built in accelerometer to enhance your viewing of movies, pictures and games in widescreen. The sleek Viewty Smart features an 8 mega pixel camera with a Schneider-Kreuznach lens which produces excellent quality photos and also records DVD quality videos. 

These three stylish phones are a must for those who are looking for a standout handset with brilliant features….all you have to do now is decide which one to have!