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!

Briefly: Skype has broken free from the PC in the past few years but never past landline and Wifi until now. Allowing you to combine your personal and Skype contacts & have a stylish handset.

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The Skype phone is a stylish mobile phone that calls, texts and takes pictures like you’d expect it to, plus it is a 3G internet phone with Skype built in. For those who are unsure  Skype is software that allows users to make telephone calls over the internet.
With Skype being installed on 246 million computers it was certain that Skype would soon go mobile. The phone is manufactured by the Chinese firm Amo & is available on the 3 mobile network. The small black handset has a Sony Ericsson feel to it and with a large screen and simple keypad it is perfect if you’re looking for a simple handset to access your skype contacts on.
The primary focus of the handset is the Skype ability which allows you to chat and instant message your Skype contacts using the deditcated skype button.As long as you have an account you can be logged in to Skype all the time wherever you are. Your PC will act as a second connection so you can choose which one you will take the call on. Plus the calls and messages are all free, it really couldn’t be easier plus this is all at a touch of a button.
This phone is not just for the talking it’s got a 2 mega pixel camera so its great for catching all those favourite moments, it even has a dedicated camera button. Other applications include an MP3 player, games, Web browser and 3′s Launcher application that gives you shortcuts to sites such as YouTube and Facebook.
What does the Skype Skypephone have to offer?

•    Large display screen
•    Dedicated Skype button
•    2 mega pixel camera & Mp3 player
•    3G internet for fast web browsing
•    You Tube & Facebook applications

At Mobilesplease we were pleased to see that Skype is venturing out into the big bad world of handheld mobiles and it is a great first step

Mobilesplease have the Skype Skype phone available in Black & silver on the 3 networks with great free gifts including a Laptop & LCD TV.
The Best way to keep in touch whilst on the move is with a Skype phone, its time to step away from your PC and into the world of Skypephone. Skype started with free calls between PC’s now they are doing the same with 3…Skype Mobile has the potential to massively increase access to internet calling.