Reviews of Latest Mobile Phones and Apps

Sony Ericsson Spiro

At half the price of the Zylo, its Sony Ericsson stablemate, the Spiro makes much more sense -- especially when you take into account the inclusion of a 3.5mm headphone socket. If you seek a music-playing phone for less than 50 quid this is definitely worth perusing, although you'll need to forgive the lack of Wi-Fi, unimpressive camera and tiny internal memory. Read more

£40

6 September 2010 by Damien McFerran

Samsung E1170

Light on features but big on value, the Samsung E1170 isn't likely to divert sales away from the big hitters. It does, however, offer an attractive package for novice mobile users who aren't concerned with accessing the Internet or exchanging photos. Read more

£15

6 September 2010 by Damien McFerran

Nokia 1616

One of the cheapest handsets we've seen so far, the Nokia 1616 is perfect for people who just want a phone for making calls and sending the odd text. Anything more complicated than that is off the agenda, but this could make an ideal gift for an elderly relative or young child. Read more

3 September 2010 by Damien McFerran

Alcatel OT-880

The Alcatel OT-880 suffers from dodgy build quality and an underwhelming touchscreen, which makes it a tough mobile to recommend. Read more

£100

27 August 2010 by Luke Westaway

LG Chocolate BL20

The LG Chocolate BL20 looks like a smooth operator, but in terms of functionality and features, it doesn't present that much of a step up from its older sibling -- the KG800. If you're shopping on a budget then this is worth considering, but there are better phones available in its class. Read more

26 August 2010 by Damien McFerran

Doro PhoneEasy 410gsm

The Doro PhoneEasy 410gsm is a great basic mobile for the elderly and those who are less tech-inclined. But if you think this is as good as it gets, think again -- the Doro PhoneEasy 409gsm is simpler still. Read more

£100

26 August 2010 by Luke Westaway

Nokia 1661

We'd avoid the Nokia 1661 as we would a Black Death victim. You don't have to accept such poor build quality just because you want a dirt-cheap phone. Read more

£30

26 August 2010 by Charles Kloet

Nokia 2720 Fold

It's an average clamshell phone that lacks a killer punch, but the Nokia 2720 Fold will tempt those on a tight budget. Read more

£50

26 August 2010 by Joe Minihane

Doro PhoneEasy 409gsm

The Doro PhoneEasy 409gsm packs some neat features for the hard of hearing and the elderly, and it's incredibly simple to use. Read more

£90

26 August 2010 by Luke Westaway

BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300

The BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 is an uninspiring, but perfectly adequate, update to the Curve smart-phone range. Its 3G connectivity is a welcome addition, but a disappointingly unresponsive trackpad is a real letdown. Read more

£280

24 August 2010 by Flora Graham