Vodafone – the world’s leading mobile phone telecommunications group have announced the ‘lowest-cost mobile phone on Earth’; the Vodafone 150. Aimed at the developing world and set to be initially launched in India, Turkey and eight African countries the 150 will be priced at a tiny $15!

With a predicted 5bn mobile phone owners by the end of 2010 and most of the growth coming from the developing world The International Telecommunications Union (ITU) has said that demand has been driven by people using their phones to access banking and mobile health services. ITU secretary general Dr Hamadoun Toure said, SMS can be used to “deliver instructions on when and how to take complex medication such as anti-retrovirals or vaccines”.”It’s such a simple thing to do, and yet it saves millions of dollars,” he said.

The handset is very basic with a 1inch monochrome display, polyphonic ringtones and a built in torch. It is very useful however, with the ability to make phone calls, send and receive text messages and with a battery life of 16 days standby time the 150 is a practical and affordable phone.

The 150’s slightly more advanced sibling is the Vodafone 250 which will cost around $20. The colour screen is a little bit bigger at 1.45inches making it an understated but attractive looking device and there is also an FM radio on board.

Unfortunately these devices are set for developing countries so are unlikely to enter the UK market but if you are after a cheap and fuss free handset then the Nokia 1208 is a great alternative with a SIM free price of just £25.

With all eyes on Barcelona for the 2010 Mobile World Congress; day one has given the mobile phone world a lot to talk about and there is set to be a lot more exciting news throughout the week.

The top story to hit the headlines has come from computer giant Microsoft with the announcement of their Windows Mobile 7 (WinMo 7) platform which emphasises social networking and supports the popular multitouch feature.

Chief Executive of Microsoft Steve Ballmer said: “In a crowded market, filled with phones that look the same and do the same things, I challenged the team to deliver a different kind of mobile experience.

“Windows Phone 7 marks a turning point toward phones that truly reflect the speed of people’s lives and their need to connect to other people and all kinds of seamless experiences.”

Features and content on WinMo 7 is organised into ‘hubs’ so users can access either online or offline apps with ease within each category. Categories include

• People (social networking)
• Pictures (including both your online and saved albums)
• Games (including full access to your Xbox live profile and rankings)
• Music+Video
• Marketplace (a revamped version of Microsoft’s app store)
• Office (documents, agendas, calendars etc)

Unfortunately the new platform doesn’t allow for customization and Adobe have confirmed that there will be no Flash support. Other than that the Windows Phone 7 is a great leap in the right direction and we can’t wait to see a collaboration with HTC very soon!

Save £55 when purchasing the Samsung Genio QWERTY! Normally priced at £139.95, you can now save £55 with e2save using voucher code QWERTY55 at the checkout. The voucher code expires this Friday so order your fun and funky Genio Qwerty from Samsung now!

The Genio QWERTY is a BlackBerry-style messaging device aimed at text addicts! The entry level phone is simple and lightweight and features a 2.2 inch landscape screen and a full Qwerty keyboard for writing quick messages. The Genio Qwerty has a 2 megapixel camera, multimedia player and FM radio as well as a 3.5mm audio jack. This fun phone has a cartoon style user interface and supports GPRS, HSCSD and EDGE which allows users to check emails and browse the web. The Genio Qwerty comes with two back covers, one brightly coloured and one plain black one.

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SIM only deals are fantastic if you love your existing phone but want to cut your monthly deals down significantly. They are also a great option for those who are unsure about committing to a contract for as long as 2 years as they can be cancelled with just a months notice.

As you are not in a contract you can leave if you are dissatisfied with the service or if you spot a better deal elsewhere.

An important factor when looking at SIM only deals is to be realistic with how many minutes and texts you actually use to ensure you don’t go over your allowance  and end up with a hefty bill!

All the major mobile networks now offer SIM only deals which is great as competition for the best deal has increased giving you a great range of SIM only options.

If you love to text then the Virgin Media Liberty SIM is a superb option with unlimited texts and 200 minutes for just £10 a month! Orange also offer a fantastic option if you use your phone for business with 1200 minutes, unlimited texts and unlimited mobile internet!

To compare all the best SIM only deals follow this link. To refine your search you can select the network you want to be on, your minutes or text usage or how much you want to pay each month.

A number of mobile phone companies have been turning their plain black and silver phones into girly pink devices that are sure to make an impression and even set a new trend in time for the season of love! Mobile phone brands have caught on to the fact that girls love to make a statement with their mobile phone and have come up with a way to make it their ultimate arm candy. From hot pink to cutsie baby shades, pink phones are here to stay!

Recent phones to be tickled pink include;

The Nokia 6700 Classic Illuvial - a super stylish hot pink powerhouse. The 6700 is the epitome of what Nokia represents, a highly accessible, simple and stylish device that ticks all the boxes with it’s features and the Illuvial makes it more accessible to the female market. The flat keypad has hot pink numbers and pink accents around the phone with a floral pattern engraved on the back.

Samsung Tocco Lite Pink – A pretty pearly pink touch screen multimedia machine, the Tocco Lite includes a 3 mega pixel camera, fm radio and 50MB of onboard memory. A pocket friendly device, the Tocco Lite provides a vivid bright screen which is fully touch sensitive and makes it easy to navigate around the many applications on this handset.

LG GD510 Pop – The LG Pop GD510 is the most compact 3 inch full touchscreen phone on the market and is now available in baby pink.  The GD510 looks and feels like a high end handset which means a compromise has been made with it’s features to produce a mid-priced phone. Features include a 3 megapixel camera with video record, mp3 player and FM radio to keep you entertained on the go and Bluetooth support.

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If you are a gaming junkie then there are a number of deals that include a FREE PS3 Slim with Gaming Bundle! The PS3 Slim has a slimmer, more compact design with quieter operation. All games are in high-definition, it has an easy-to-use interface, doubles as a Blu-ray and upscaling DVD player. The is also built-in Wi-Fi, 120GB hard drive, HDMI output with 1080p support, no external power supply, built-in Web browser and free online gaming service. The Sony Playstation 3 Slim also comes with the Uncharted 2 game, Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time game as well as Batman: The Dark Knight Blu-ray movie.

All this can be yours with the fantastic Samsung Genio Touch on Orange which includes 400 minutes and Unlimited texts for just £25 a month!

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This month sees the super cool LG GW300 up for grabs! The ideal messaging phone boasts a full QWERTY keypad for super fast typing as well as a media player and 2 megapixel camera to snap those special moments.

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Mobilesplease would like to wish everyone a happy new year with some fantastic mobile phone deals!

The highly anticipated Nokia N900 has brought a big bang to the new year with it’s powerful 600 MHz processor and up to 1GB of application memory, fast wireless broadband, 32GB of storage and a high-quality 5 mega pixel digital camera to capture all your special memories. The stylish tablet boasts a sharp 800 x 480 touchscreen display allows you to view web pages as they were meant to be seen and also enables you to look back on your browsing history. The multiple desktops included on the Nokia tablet make it extremely easy to access applications that help you keep in touch with the world or simply be entertained. The N900 browser is powered by Mozilla technology and comes with all the features of your computer browser. The device is available for just £35 a month with a whopping 900 minutes and 3000 texts per month!

If your purse strings are firmly closed after the Christmas period then the Nokia 2330 Classic is a stylish candy bar phone with prices starting from as little as £19.50! With a solid compact design the Nokia 2330 Classic is available in a black and grey casing with smooth curved edges plus with user friendly features it is a simple easy to use device. Perfect for a first phone or if you need a user friendly handset for simply making calls and browsing the web.

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Christmas is almost here and if you are looking for an amazing present for a special someone then you can choose from a huge range of free gifts with your mobile phone contract! Deals start at just£25 a month and some even include instant cash!

A fantastic deal that we think you will love is the Free Sony PS3 Slim gaming bundle with a Nokia 6303 Classic illuvial from just £25 a month! Deals vary from unlimited texts to 1200 minutes on a number of networks.

The PS3 Slim has a slimmer, more compact design with quieter operation; all games in high-definition; easy-to-use interface; doubles as a Blu-ray and upscaling DVD player; built-in Wi-Fi; 120GB hard drive; HDMI output with 1080p support; no external power supply; built-in Web browser; free online gaming service. The PS3 Slim comes with a Wireless Dual Shock 3 controller, integrated Blu-ray drive for high definition movies, the Ratchet & Clank: A Crack in Time game and Batman: The Dark Knight Blu-ray movie! 

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The highly anticipated HD2 from HTC is the world’s first Windows Mobile phone with a capacitive touchscreen. Not only that, it is a whopping 4.3 inch in size with HTC Sense user interface for an enhanced user experience. With a high-resolution screen and built in accelerometer, viewing photos, videos and web pages is a dream and with an impressive 1GHz Snapdragon processor the super fast device can cope with a number of apps at once without a hitch.

If you are looking for an alternative business phone this may be the one. With both Internet Explorer and Opera Mobile browsers on board and WiFi and HSPA support, users can access the internet, view and edit Office documents and send/receive emails wherever they are to keep on top of work wherever they are.

Similar to the HTC Hero, the HTC TouchFLO home screen displays useful information such as Messages, Weather, Stocks, Photos, Calendar and Email as well as popular social networking sites such as Twitter and Facebook.

The HD2 is a fantastic all-rounder and a strong leader in the touchscreen market. Choose a deal to suit you today at www.mobilesplease.co.uk