BlackBerry Pearl 3G – At a glance

Wednesday, August 25, 2010

Primed for social communication, the slender BlackBerry Pearl 3G features a standard numeric keypad to provide a slender form factor that works well to strike a balance between a personal and business phone.

The Pearl 3G features:

  • Push email service
  • 3G and WiFi Connectivity
  • Optical trackpad
  • BlackBerry OS 5.0

A full review of the BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 can be found here.

Why not take a look at some of the key benefits and features by clicking on the image below:

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BlackBerry Torch 9800 and BlackBerry OS6

Saturday, August 21, 2010

Here is a promotional video of the all new BlackBerry Torch 9800 and the new operating system BlackBerry OS6.

It shows what a BlackBerry can do for you and how you interact with the device.  If you are new to BlackBerry and want to understand it a little better this is a great video – it explains the basics without being too cheesy!


BlackBerry Torch 9800 – UK Price and Release Date

Friday, August 20, 2010

The BlackBerry Torch 9800 has been launched through AT&T in the USA and is currently the most talked about BlackBerry handset as it looks to take all the best features of their other devices and roll it into one to make is a viable solution for business and consumer users.

Running the massively improved OS 6, there are lots of great new features that make usability and overall performance better.

Key features of the Torch 9800 include:

  • Solid build quality and design
  • Slider design that reveals a QWERTY keyboard
  • Optical trackpad
  • High-resolution 3.2 inch touch screen
  • Full QWERTY keyboard
  • 3G network support
  • Simultaneous voice and data support
  • Email and text messaging
  • BlackBerry Messenger (Free BlackBerry to BlackBerry messaging (subject to enabling BlackBerry services))
  • Enhanced HTML web and email browser
  • Social networks integration
  • 5 Megapixel camera with auto focus, flash and video recording
  • Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
  • GPS
  • Bluetooth
  • Tethered modem

We can today confirm that the BlackBerry Torch 9800 is due for release by the 1st week of October and will be available for purchase at a price of £425 + VAT (£499.38 inclusive)!

We are already taking advanced orders for this smartphone, so if you want to pre-order yours or simply register your interest you can do so here.

We will continue to bring information on the Torch 9800 availability as and when we have any updates.

If you have missed out on the Torch and what it has to offer or want more information you really could do with checking out this video provided by Tracy and Matt’s blog which looks in detail at the 9800.


BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105 Competition Winner

Thursday, August 12, 2010

Last week we ran a short competition for a bit of fun to win the following:

  • A 2 and a half foot tall cardboard replica of the BlackBerry Pearl 9105
  • BlackBerry Pearl 3G T-Shirt (large)
  • BlackBerry Pearl 3G Notepad
  • BlackBerry Post-it notes
  • BlackBerry Leather Folio with Paper Pad and Pen
  • BlackBerry Lanyard
  • BlackBerry Drawstring Bag
  • BlackBerry Keyring with LED
  • BlackBerry Mints
  • BlackBerry Pens

The competition closed on Friday.  Thanks to all of you who entered, but the lucky winner was Marc Crane of Norfolk thanks to his rather amusing reason as to why he should own the above.

Because I can play with the giant phone cardboard cut out and pretend I’m a midget! It’s almost as fun as buying a multi-pack of crisp and emptying all the packs into the outer bag then eating them and pretending you’re a Borrower!

A play on a Bill Bailey sketch but we still laughed!

We got in touch with Marc (who was possibly a little over excited at the thought of a cardboard cut out) and he has been sent his goodies. 

He kindly sent us a picture of himself with the prize!

untitledWe will be running more competitions in the near future so be sure to keep checking http://blog.clove.co.uk


WaveSecure- 3 Month Free Trial with Clove Orders

Wednesday, August 11, 2010

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Clove is now including a 3-Month subscription to WaveSecure with every order over £20. This ingenious software is compatible with Android, BlackBerry, Symbian, Windows Phone and Java and maximizes the chance of recovering your device (or wiping personal data) if it is lost or stolen.

Having tried WaveSecire on Android, I must say it works very well and is simple to use. This trial subscription gives you full access to all WaveSecure features for 3 months, giving you plenty of time to decide whether or not you need the software.

The full version of WaveSecure is $20 (about £13), a fee that will seem nominal once you’ve tested the range of features that the App offers.

Here’s a lost of the features that WaveSecure offers for Android. For more info on other supported platforms or to purchase the software, visit the WaveSecure Website:

Uninstall protection for Android

Want to prevent WaveSecure from being uninstalled on your Android phone? Now you can with WaveSecure UPA (Uninstall Protection Add-on). Once loaded, WaveSecure and WaveSecure UPA watch out for each other. If you uninstall WaveSecure UPA, the main WaveSecure app locks. If you remove the WaveSecure app, UPA kicks in to secure the device.
WaveSecure prompts you to load UPA from the Android Market once registration is complete. Users who do not have access to Android Market can get the latest UPA here.

WaveSecure backs up data on your Android phone

Back up your data for protection

Choose to back up data straight from your Android phone or remotely on the web. Important personal information such as SMS, contacts and call logs can be stored securely on the WaveSecure web site. In addition to keeping your data safe, you will be able to access them with a web browser. Anytime. Anywhere.

Don’t lose your photo and video memories. With WaveSecure for Android, you can back up and keep them safe, too.

WaveSecure restores your mobile data when needed

Restore your data when needed

WaveSecure lets you restore your SMS and contacts stored online to your phone. If you find that a hassle, trigger a restore of your backed up information from the WaveSecure web site. This will send your personal data wirelessly from our servers to your mobile.

WaveSecure locks and secures your Android phone

Lock and secure your Android phone

What happens when your Android phone is stolen? Don’t fret if you have WaveSecure. Our mobile security service will automatically lock your phone once it detects a SIM change. This prevents unauthorized use and makes the phone worthless to the thief.

Choose to display a message on the device to prompt the the finder to return the device. If you want, you can sound an alarm remotely to warn the thieft and increase the chances of recovering your phone, too.

WaveSecure tracks and locates your Android mobile remotely

Track and locate your mobile

Once WaveSecure detects the insertion of a new SIM card, your buddy will get a SMS alert so you can contact the person who has found or stolen your device.

In addition, WaveSecure lets you track the current location of your phone and even plot them out on a map.

WaveSecure wipes data on your Android phone remotely

Wipe your data

Pulled out all the stops and still not able to recover your lost phone? You can still opt to protect your privacy. Trigger a remote wipe from WaveSecure site to delete all private data on your Android phone. Contacts, messages, photos, videos including those on your removable media card can be deleted, too.


BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 – Available for Order!

Monday, August 9, 2010

Curve_3G_9300_LeftAngle A few moments ago we mentioned that RIM had announced the BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300.

We are pleased to announce that we do now have the Curve 3G up for order.

 

As the press release intimated the main features of the Curve 3G are as follows:

  • Stylish and Functional Form Factor
  • Great Solid Build Quality
  • 2.46 inch Display
  • WiFi 802.11b/g/n
  • Bluetooth
  • 3G Connectivity
  • Optical Trackpad
  • Full QWERTY keyboard with backlight
  • Simultaneous voice and data
  • BlackBerry Messenger
  • Camera and video recording
  • Tethered modem

The first stock is expected to arrive late this week.  Available for just £255 + VAT, get your order in now to avoid disappointment.


BlackBerry Curve 9300

Monday, August 9, 2010

RIM have just announced he BlackBerry Curve 9300.

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Waterloo, Ontario - Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today announced the new BlackBerry® Curve™ 3G, an exciting addition to the globally popular BlackBerry Curve series of smartphones. Designed to provide the growing mass of smartphone purchasers with a distinctly powerful, approachable and affordable choice, the BlackBerry Curve 3G supports high-speed 3G (HSDPA) networks around the world  and gives users the exceptional communications features they need to accomplish more than ever, when they’re at home, at work and everywhere in-between.

“The majority of people in the worldwide mobile phone market have yet to buy their first smartphone and the BlackBerry Curve 3G is designed to provide an extremely attractive and accessible choice that will help convince many of them to make the leap,” said Mike Lazaridis, President and Co-CEO at Research In Motion. “The new BlackBerry Curve 3G is a perfect choice for happily busy people who are looking for a user-friendly 3G smartphone to help them make the most of their day and to stay connected with their friends, family and co-workers.”

The BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone features a comfortable full-QWERTY keyboard for fast, accurate typing, optical trackpad for fluid navigation, built-in GPS and Wi-Fi®, as well as dedicated media keys, so music lovers can easily access their tunes while on the go. The new smartphone also features a camera that can record video and a microSD/SDHC slot that supports up to 32 GB memory cards for media storage. Support for 3G networks makes browsing faster, streaming music smoother, and gives users the ability to talk on the phone while they browse the web, instant message with BlackBerry® Messenger (BBM™) or share their location with friends on popular social networking sites.

The BlackBerry Curve 3G ships with BlackBerry® 5 and is BlackBerry® 6 ready. BlackBerry 6 is a new operating system for BlackBerry® smartphones that was announced last week. It retains the trusted features that distinguish the BlackBerry brand while delivering a fresh and engaging experience that is both powerful and easy to use. BlackBerry 6 is expected to be available for the BlackBerry Curve 3G, subject to carrier certifications, in the coming months.

The new BlackBerry Curve 3G smartphone (model 9300) will be available from various carriers and distribution partners around the world beginning in August. Check with local carriers for details about availability and pricing.

 


1 day left- BlackBerry Competition

Thursday, August 5, 2010

Earlier this week we announced a BlackBerry Pearl 3G Competition which gives you the opportunity to get your hands on a load of BlackBerry goodies to celebrate the launch of the BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9105.

All you need do is simply enter your name, email address and a reason as to why (the more innovative or amusing the better) you should win the following:

  • A 2 and a half foot tall cardboard replica of the BlackBerry Pearl 9105
  • BlackBerry Pearl 3G T-Shirt (large)
  • BlackBerry Pearl 3G Notepad
  • BlackBerry Post-it notes
  • BlackBerry Leather Folio with Paper Pad and Pen
  • BlackBerry Lanyard
  • BlackBerry Drawstring Bag
  • BlackBerry Keyring with LED
  • BlackBerry Mints
  • BlackBerry Pens

The competition can be entered by competing a short form HERE or by following the link below:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BlackBerryPearl3G

Entries will be accepted up until 5PM (GMT) on Friday 6th August after which a winning entry will be picked.


BlackBerry Pearl 3G Goodie’s – Competition

Monday, August 2, 2010

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A couple of months ago we ran a competition to win a BlackBerry Bold 9700 for submitting your ideas for the smartest use of a smartphone.

There were lots of great entry’s and the winner did receive a Bold 9700 whilst runners up won goody bags with lots of BlackBerry bits and pieces.

We have just received the first stock of the Pearl 3G, RIM’s latest smartphone so we thought we would run a quick competition for a few goodies.

All you need do is simply enter your name, email address and a reason as to why (the more innovative or amusing the better) you should win the following:

  • A 2 and a half foot tall cardboard replica of the BlackBerry Pearl 9105
  • BlackBerry Pearl 3G T-Shirt (large)
  • BlackBerry Pearl 3G Notepad
  • BlackBerry Post-it notes
  • BlackBerry Leather Folio with Paper Pad and Pen
  • BlackBerry Lanyard
  • BlackBerry Drawstring Bag
  • BlackBerry Keyring with LED
  • BlackBerry Mints
  • BlackBerry Pens

The competition can be entered by competing a short form HERE or by following the link below:

http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/BlackBerryPearl3G

Entries will be accepted up until 5PM (GMT) on Friday 6th August after which a winning entry will be picked.

If you haven’t got your hands on a Pearl 3G and you want to, you can do so by clicking HERE.

We will be bringing you more news, unboxings and reviews of the 9105 in the coming weeks so continue to visit http://blog.clove.co.uk for more information.


Please note:  This competition price DOES NOT include a real working Pearl 9105.


LG announces Android tablet – due Q4

Friday, July 30, 2010

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LG Electronics plans to release an Android-based tablet by the end of the year according to PC World. It’s reported that the tablet will be part of the LG ‘Optimus’ range, but will not be ready for another few months yet. LG is one of South Korea’s largest electronics makers and has already unveiled three smartphones in its Optimus range, including the Optimus Z, which features Android 2.1 and a 1GHz Qualcomm SnapDragon chipset.

LG will join several other large electronics manufacturers in releasing a tablet device to rival the iPad. The Huawei S7 is the only tablet scheduled for a Q3 release at the moment, but Samsung, HP, ASUS and Blackberry are all expected to have tablets released by late 2010/early 2011. This level of interest in the market can only be good for consumers and should help to keep prices competitive and affordable.