Suddenly two and a bit weeks seems like a lifetime but that’s how long we have to wait for the new iPhone 4, arriving June 24th on O2, Orange, T-Mobile and Vodafone. Guaranteed to be one of the hottest smartphones for 2010 the iPhone 4 boasts a 3.5 inch Retina display with a resolution 960×640 pixels, which is four times as many pixels as previous iPhones, over 100,000 pixels per square inch and the highest resolution in any mobile phone. It’s so detailed that the human eye cannot distinguish individual pixels and the fingerprint resistant coating ensures images stay bright and vivid.

The design is as cool as the list of features with flat surfaces and a stainless steel band. The iPhone 4 measure just 9.3mm and will be available in 16GB or 32GB form, with a colour choice of black or white. Video calling is now capable and users can switch between the front facing self-portrait camera and back facing scenic camera during a call. But Apple couldn’t leave the built-in optics there, the 5 megapixel camera promises excellent photographs and comes with LED flash, geo-tagging and touch-to-focus whilst the HD video recorder captures 720p video at 30fps. Budding film enthusiasts can not only create their own movies but also edit them and add transitional effects with the iMovie application.

The iOS4 operating system brings true multitasking to the iPhone without degradation to the battery life. Applications can be moved into separate folders and voice activated commands provide a more fun way to access your latest app download. A unified inbox keeps incoming messages in one place whilst the Safari Web browser lets you go everywhere.

The impressive feature set continues with 3D movement controlled gaming, iBooks and a built-in iPod for playing the latest music and video downloads from iTunes. The good news here is that enjoying these features to the fullest doesn’t cause the battery any problems with its performance boosted by 40% compared to previous models. When time comes to step away from the virtual world provided by the iPhone 4, A-GPS, maps and a digital compass ensure the iPhone is still your best friend.

If you find it hard to decide what phone you should purchase next then you will simply love Apple for creating another masterpiece, the Apple iPhone 4.

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A whole new standard has been set with the Dell Streak that is certainly capable of matching the functionality of a laptop, with the added benefit of phone calling, and surpassing the experience given by smartphones with its 5 inch capacitive touch-screen and super slim 10mm design. Four customisable home screens, multi-touch capabilities, a 1Ghz processor and pinch and zoom ensure that all the applications and features run smoothly.

The graphical qualities are amazing with a resolution of 800×480 pixels providing high-definition video playback. Your own videos can be uploaded to YouTube within a few easy clicks and social networking integration makes uploading pictures a breeze. The 5 megapixel camera has the functionality of a dedicated device with auto-focus, dual LED flash, geo-tagging, an editor and face/smile detection. A secondary camera is also provided to allow video calling.

Access to the Internet is granted with a 3G HSDPA connection that rivals the experience obtained via broadband and with portrait or landscape viewing web pages can be enjoyed with ease. The Android OS v1.6 can be upgraded to v2.2. The connectivity options include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, quad-band roaming and a HDMI port is provided for connecting to a TV. The Dell Streak offers the best of both worlds and with a GPS receiver, digital compass and Google Maps the package is rounded off nicely.

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The Nokia C5 makes a fantastic buy for anyone into the social networking scene. For ease of access Facebook updates have been integrated into the phonebook providing a quick alternative to going on-line. The free GPS navigator can even share your location with friends and family if desired.

The Nokia C5 will be one of the best mid-range, traditional-style phones on the market with support for email, instant messaging and social networking. The large keys and 2.2 inch display help take the strain out of message creation. Anyone who travels by car or by foot can make use of the GPS feature with Nokia’s Ovi Maps built-in.

The 3.2 megapixel camera with LED flash will also capture video footage and the Nokia C5 can also make video calls. Stereo IHF speakers give a relatively rich sound to audio files and the latest news, weather, sports and music releases can be enjoyed using the stereo FM radio. There’s 2GB of memory on board, which can be boosted to 16GB using a microSD if needed.

Connection to the Internet is via 3G or HSDPA, giving complete access to the internet with a fully-featured web browser. Light and compact (89g and 112 x 46 x 12mm) the Nokia C5 also has an amazing battery life, providing up to 28 days of standby and up to 12 hours talk-time.

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With a change in design the BlackBerry Pearl 9105 offers all of the superb features experienced on other models but in a compact design (108x50x13mm and 93g). The QWERTY keyboard has been removed in favour of an alphanumeric keypad with optical track-pad and dedicated media keys. Typing long messages without a QWERTY layout has been overcome with BlackBerry SureType predictive text input that learns the words you use most for speedy input at minimal effort.

BlackBerry Application World gives access to an impressive array of downloadable apps and with a 3G HSDPA Web browser, Wi-Fi connectivity and multitasking new apps can be downloaded quickly in the background whilst other features on the Pearl are being used. Pre-installed tools include push email, document viewer/editor, organiser, GPS with BlackBerry maps and BlackBerry messenger with notification when messages are delivered and opened by the recipient.

It’s not all work and no play with thoughtful inclusions such as synchronisation with iTunes and a media player that can provide up to 30 hours playback from one battery charge. Three methods of enjoying your favourite music tracks include a loudspeaker, via headphones connected to the 3.5mm audio jack or by connecting either a mono or stereo Bluetooth headset.

The TFT display has a great resolution of 360×400 pixels, perfect for viewing images captured on the 3.2 megapixel camera. Great images can be captured easily with the aid of auto-focus, flash, 2.5x digital zoom and video record function. The 256MB internal memory can be boosted up to 32GB with a microSD card to store a huge amount of picture and music files.

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The Samsung Galaxy S has the Android 2.1 operating system and a high performance 1GHz processor to provide a superb user experience via the TouchWiz interface. The 4 inch super AMOLED display and resolution of 800×480 pixels place this smartphone in league of its own.

Web browsing is provided by a 3G HSDPA Internet connection and ensures the experience rivals that of a home computer or laptop. Google Talk, YouTube and a media player are but a few of the features the Galaxy S gives access to and with A-GPS support and Google Maps nothing has been forgotten in this must have package. The 5 megapixel camera utilises image stabilisation and auto-focus to capture high quality pictures and has the flexibility to be used as a HD video recorder.

Connectivity options include Bluetooth and quad-band reception for a better experience when overseas. SMS, MMS, instant messaging and email access ensure you can keep connected by your choice of format wherever you may go. Dimensions of 122x64x10mm make this smartphone pocket friendly and at only 118g it can be carried around almost unnoticed.

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The Xperia X10 Mini is one of the smallest Android phones on the market measuring just 83 x 50 x 16mm and weighing only 88g. It may be pocket friendly but the X10 Mini is still packed full of great features that can be enhanced further with a huge range of downloadable apps from the Android marketplace. Users can customise their homescreen to get one touch access to their favourite applications and with integrated Facebook and Twitter users can get the latest news straight to the homescreen to ensure they never miss out on the latest news.

Although the device is mini in size, the X10 Mini can store all your favourite music and photos with up to 16GB of memory via a microSD card as well as an impressive list of features including GPS navigation, FM radio and Bluetooth. There is also a 5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash, digital zoom and geo-tagging. The Xperia X10 Mini is a brilliant little phone powered by a 600 MHz Qualcomm processor that will keep you entertained on the go without weighing you down.

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