The Tech Addicts Podcast

Gareth, Andy, James, Matt and Tracy babble about the recent happenings in the mobile industry around the UK. Andy ‘s fondled the Blackberry 8980, Gareth puts out his Archos 101 review, James goes to a very disappointing awards ceremony, Matt investigates Huawei’s latest and Tracy pulls in some killer bargains. With laughter, action, adventure and even the threat of a musical number this is the UK podcast to listen to! Direct DownloadiTunesDownload the iPhone AppRSS Feed Regulars - Gareth, James, Matt, Andy  and Tracy Show Notes Huawei U8800 unboxing videoVodafone reduce EU roaming data chargesSony Ericsson Spiro reviewThe official word from RIM re Kik MessengerRagdoll Blaster 2 for iOS - Video demoWindows Phone 7 sales as lagableBlackBerry 8980Computer Weekly are bastards Tablet Table iPads for all Three, Orange and T-Mobile Bargain Basement iPad getting cheaper 16gb £357.81Orange Accessory saleFruit Ninja HD for iPad – 40% off in the App store now £1.79T-Mobile PAYG Blackberry’s – 6 mths

This week Tracy and Matt return from Americaland with stories of adventure. The latest LG Optimus 7 has been reviewed, Sony Ericsson unleashes some stupendously original phones and updates. the Advent Vega turns some heads and Andy addresses some new problems with the networks. Direct DownloadiTunesDownload the iPhone AppRSS Feed Regulars - Gareth, Matt, Tracy and Andy  Show Notes LG Optimus 7 ReviewOrange launch the LG Optimus One with UMAO2 Launches Live Network Status WebpageSony Ericsson Xperia X8 unboxing videoSony Ericsson Xperia X10 finally, really Éclair updateT-Mobile pay delay after systems crashHuawei IDEOS ReviewMotorola Defy demo videoApple iOS updatedA sliding QWERTY for the iPhoneScottish botnet master jailed for 18 monthsFirst MeeGo Smartphone Might Not Appear Until June, 2011?The BestBuy mobile phone Matt and Tracy bought bought... Tablet Table Advent Vega in stock and out of stock seconds laterOrange and T-Mobile to offer the iPad on contractDell Streak shipping with F

Gareth and Andy are joined by James from the road and Uncle Travelling Matt in Florida for your weekly dosage of mobile nonsense. This week Matt has reviewed the Desire Z and manages to phone in for a wine about Orange and some alarming banter with James. Gareth satisfies his Android tablet fetish for the week. Andy kicks up about the networks and seems almost positive about the Pre 2. James fades in an out as his 3G and wifi connection in a distant English town fail him time and time again. Direct Download iTunes Download the iPhone App RSS Feed   Regulars - Gareth, James and Andy. A quick check in from Matt. Show Notes iPad update delayed? Kik Messenger pulled from BlackBerry App World HTC Desire Z review Samsung's 2011 flagship device rumour Android 2.3 is Gingerbread and Coming soon to Nexus One Soon Sony Ericsson Cedar unboxing video Pre 2 now on the Palm website - Because no networks will sell it 399.99 Three Turning Off Orange 2G Roaming? Giffgaff ends ultd Consumers feel little lo

Andy is back this week with a new sexy voice for unknown reasons. James unboxes he HTC HD7 and put the finishing touches to his Blackberry 9870 review. Gareth gets excited about a new Nokia concept and a bargain from Tesco. Andy rants about Vodafone and well… everything else he can thinks of. Matt goes on holiday with Rachel and hopefully Tracy.Due to feedback from listeners the audio quality of the podcast has been dropped a little to make for a friendlier download size. The content quality has not been altered and remains rubbish. Direct DownloadiTunesDownload the iPhone AppRSS Feed Regulars - Gareth, James and Andy  Show Notes Nokia Kinetic Nokia X3-02 unboxing videoSamsung Continuum for USAConvertcastVodafone UK makes it easier for businesses to manage their smartphoneHTC HD7 UnboxingBlackBerry Bold 9780 Review is onlineEverything Everywhere cross network news from JamesSony Ericsson VH410 review if we are desperate! Bargain corner Tesco simplicity SIMVivaz £129.99PNY Class 2 16gb Mir

This week James and Gareth take on the latest mobile news. Matt and Andy are AWOL and if found please exterminate immediately. James has reviewed the Desire HD and he’s playing with the Bold 9780. Gareth is trying to get his teeth around a massive Android tablet and fathom is Sony is taking the PSP in the right direction. Direct Download iTunes Download the iPhone App RSS Feed Regulars – Gareth and James   Show Notes HTC Desire HD Review Flash Video Now On iOS Nexus Two to arrive at Carphone Warehouse Gareth has Archos 101 Bread, Milk, Eggs, Android Tablet – Asda selling 7” Tablet for £97 (but don’t get too excited) BlackBerry Bold 9780 now showing as coming soon to Orange James has a BlackBerry Bold 9780 Sony’s PSPhone finally a reality? Anyone see Phoneshop?   Bargain corner Blackberry internet service free on Vodafone PAYG till June 2011 O2 3000 international minutes £10 (limited to 3 numbers) Dell Streak £364.99 (Unlocked, black or red) 10% off voucher - V$RJ2TPN4NXN3$ iPad 32GB £474.74

You read that right! Andy makes about as much sense as a cracked record this week but the boys and girl struggle on without regard. James delivers a report on the San Francisco, Matt gets his hands on the N8, Tracy wears a suit, Andy gets annoyed at 3UK and Gareth's fiancée falls foul of a prank call. Direct Download iTunes Download the iPhone App RSS Feed   Regulars - Gareth, James, Andy and Matt Show Notes iPhone outsells BlackBerry Orange San Francisco review Nokia N8 unboxing Garmin Asus NuviPhone unboxing Palm Pre 2 Commercial HTC 7 Mozart on PAYG Devicewire have the HTC Desire HD in stock Onthefly arrived for Android, already out for iPhone Gareth SHOULD have an Archos 101 tomorrow HTC 7 Mozart review - soooooon Choose your OS for Venue Pro - Dell to offer WP7 or Android Three delay puc codes KIK The podcast team get their ghoulies out for Halloween. Bargain corner EA Games on sale in the App Store 463 titles! Super cheap 16gb USB drive for £12.99 LG GD910 £375.00 Nokia X3-02

It’s all go for James this week as he hands his hands all over a bunch of new devices. Andy gets his panties in a bunch about Everything Everywhere. Gareth voices some concerns about Angry Birds. Gizmodo annoy us. Matt snivels a bit and Tracy wipes his nose. Direct Download iTunes Download the iPhone App RSS Feed Regulars - Gareth, James, Andy and Matt   Show Notes New Section - What did you have for tea? Dell Venue Pro news  - Yummy HTC 7 Mozart unboxing HTC Gratia Gizmodo - JR Matt has a Nokia N8 Palm os 2.0 free upgrade for all.  Pre 2 on its way! CPW has the Galaxy Tab on Pre-order - I have some news on this one - JR Vote for tracyandmatt in the Computer Weekly blog Awards 2010 HTC Desire HD unboxing and some news BlackBerry Style coming to Sprint Angry Birds for Android released Everything Everywhere to open new stores Bargain corner Matt is offering 50% discount on his lawn mowing business. Palm Pixi Plus 109  HTC Wildfire £129 on Vodafone Alcatel OT 980 £99.95 running Android 2.1 Or

In tonight’s podcast Gareth interrogates James over the Windows Phone 7 event. Andy gets all gushy about his new phone whilst getting angry at the evil doers at T-Mobile and Orange. Matt makes an appearance and informs us of his little work bundler. Direct DownloadiTunesDownload the iPhone AppRSS Feed   Regulars - Gareth, James, Andy and Matt Show Notes Windows Phone 7 DiscussionSamsung LG HTC Andy buys a BlackBerry Torch Virgin Mobile VM800 Review Palm Pre 2?Motorola Droid Pro Mobile phone company lays people off in horrible way Bargain corner Orange's Frisco Kid  O2 PAYG Palm Pixi Plus £109 ( Palm pre plus is also available instore for £ 179.00)   Listener corner Guys!Really sorry to hear you haven't had anything in Listener's Corner. We podcastees are bone idle!So, I thought I'd send you a few words of support (and constructive criticism).I listen to a lot of technology podcasts - I'm a gardener, with plenty of time to myself - and yours is without a doubt the best one covering the mobile

Gareth, James and Andy get together for a little chat about Blackberry’s new and exciting devices, the 9800 and the Playbook. Andy rants about the Nokia N8, Gareth points out a light flaw with the Galaxy Tab and James becomes Blackberry’s special friend. Direct DownloadiTunesDownload the iPhone AppRSS Feed Regulars - Gareth, James and Andy Show Notes BlackBerry Torch 9800 review and now on sale BlackBerry PlayBook An important message for Orange and T-Mobile users O2 inside Sainsburys Windows Phone 7 launch event + James' thoughts on Windows Phone 7 Nokia N8 has started shipping Galaxy Tab Issues and Samsung Galaxy Tab arriving November 1st Nice bit of backpackery james is on uk.blackberry.com HTC launch white Desire and Black Legend Site merge reminder Bargain corner Sambamobile good or EVIL?San Francisco £99 - James has one and it is well wicked coolHTC Wildfire £179.97 plus 358 Clubcard points Listener corner Nothing! We suck. James' Lymericks ------ Email us: Podcast@tracyandmatt.c

Gareth, Matt, Tracy and Andy enjoy a lovely little chat about HTC’s recent announcement, the Blackberry Torch 9800, Networks woes, Carphone Warehouse’s new concept and James’ embarrassing and personal medical procedure Direct DownloadiTunesDownload the iPhone AppRSS Feed Regulars - Gareth, Matt, Tracy and AndyCameo from James   Show Notes HTC PARTY!!!! New HTC Sense Announced with HTCsense.com HTC Press conference video BlackBerry Torch 9800 now available from Clove BlackBerry Torch 9800 Unboxing Video BLECKBERRY Hauwei IDEOS unboxing video Matt loves iOS 4.2 on the iPad Eken M001 Android Tablet review Orange customers squeezed out of Facebook O2 shocks customers by slashing iPad data allowance Orange brings Android to the masses with the launch of San Francisco iArm CPW Walk out Working Site merge reminder  Bargain corner HTC Desire HD / Desire Z £30 a month + 900 Minutes + 500 Text + Unlimited Mobile Web + 3 Months Free Insurance IN CAR CHARGER FOR APPLE IPHONE AND IPOD , 3G, 3GS, 4, NA

The guys are back together and manage to survive the podcast with no drops and having to resort to impersonations of each other to create a flawless illusion to disguise any technical errors they might be encountering. On this mesmerising journey James visits Nokia, Andy comments on the future of Phones 4U, Matt tests the Sony Ericsson Zylo and Gareth uncovers Vodafone’s pricing blunder on the Blackberry Torch. Direct DownloadiTunesDownload the iPhone AppRSS Feed Regulars - Gareth, James, Matt and Andy Show NotesJames goes to Nokia World then goes back to Nokia WorldJames buys a dress of the HTC PARTY!!!!James gets his hair done for the HTC PARTY!!!!James has a manicure for the HTC PARTY!!!!James buys new birth control for the HTC PARTY!!!! (just in case)New iPhone 4 JailbreakPhones 4u in sale speculationSony Ericsson Zylo unboxing videoBlaqEricsson activates the 10,000th shared site in the MBNL consolidated networkSamsung ApolloVodafone Prohibits P2P Use for Broadband CustomersVodafone has

After a long break Andy sweeps back into the proceedings in tonight's podcast. Archos launch 5 new Android tablets, the Dell Streak gets a 2.1 update briefly, Motorola get a bit of a bashing and Orange announce their new HD take on audio. Direct DownloadiTunesDownload the iPhone AppRSS Feed   Regulars - Gareth, James, Matt and Andy Show Notes   HTC PARTY!!!! Orange HD Voice Motorola FlipOut ReviewCPW 14 day coverage guaranteeGareths final thoughts on Moto XT720Motorola Milestone 2Everything EverywhereHuawei IdeosVirgin Cut BB 8520 costsSamsung Galaxy Tab ThoughtsBlackBerry Style Archos taking over the world! Dell Streak on O2 gets 2.1 update - just about works Bargain corner HTC Wildfire Clearance Giffgaff ends half price mania, introduces £20 bundleroonie Tesco Mobile £6 online-only SIM-Only contract. T-Mobile PAYG £20 for 6 Months Unlimited Internet: Simply text '6 MONTH WEB' to '441' on T-mobile PAYG and for £20 you can have 6 months unlimited internet access. (Fair use policy 1GB p

Gareth, James and Matt have conflicting reports about where Andy is this week. We want you to help us track him down. If you guess the correct answer you will … win something … or something like that. The guys also chat about the new Samsung Wave selection, a mystery HTC Android Device, the LG Cookie Fresh and lots of other mobular topics. Direct Download iTunes Download the iPhone App RSS Feed Regulars - Gareth, James, Matt and Not Andy Show Notes Mobile Tech Addicts Dropped Call 2 Podcast LG Cookie Fresh (GS290) Review Surf's Up - Samsung announce new wave of Waves Vodafone mobile WiFi unboxing video Archos 8 Home Tablet unboxing video A new HTC Android device? Watch out Skype - Google Voice is offering 2 cent calls Nokia C6 available from Vodafone Phone-to-Console as standard on WP7 phones Huawei Event Bargain corner Tesco Mobile - £10 Tariff 1 Month Contract (250 minutes plus unlimited texts and 3 months unlimited data.)Tesco Mobile - £15 Tariff 1 Month Contract (500 minutes plus unlimi

Gareth, Matt and James are joined by Tracy to chat about the Acer Stream, a new Samsung Android tablet, HP releasing a WebOS tablet and a few new Windows Phone 7 devices. Regulars – Gareth, Matt, Tracy and JamesDirect Download iTunes Download the iPhone App RSS Feed Show Notes Acer Stream UnboxingSamsung TabletHP TabletSim Unlock Samsung Galaxy SHTC WP7LG WP7Nokia 5250 - lets miss this out?Motorola FlipOut - What Matt is whittering about in terms of the screenSamsung Corby SVodafone Mobile Wi-Fi Bargain corner Vodafone 12 month contractsLG solar power car kit £15   Listener corner my Blackberry 9105 is working great. maybe you should all keep your opinions to yourselves Kindle or iPad? Convertcast said the nook over the Kindle. Do you agree? Paul Hi guys, I really enjoy your podcast, I like the fact that you cover a wide variety of operating systems, networks, and general phone related stuff – but most importantly you really make me laugh. Anyway, I have a question; I’ve got an HTC Desire

  This week Gareth is back in the hot seat with Matt, James and Andy for all the latest happenings. Matt has some dealings with Nokia in an exclusive … treasure hunt. James shares his thoughts on the Blackberry Curve 9300. Gareth defends the Motorola XT720’s looks and Andy tear’s the Blackberry 9105 apart in a fashion reminiscent of the Hulk.  Direct Download iTunes Download the iPhone App RSS Feed Regulars: Gareth, Matt, James and Andy Nokia C6 Mega unboxing Desire HD and Z dates BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300  review Andy rant on Blackberry 9105 X Box games on WP7 Red 9300 from Vodafone exclusive Motorola XT720 review + Gareth's first impressions Sony to bring PSP games to Android BlackBerry 6 seen on video (non touch screen) The Dell Blaze BlackBerry Torch SIM free price   499.99 SMACKERS Bargain Corner: Anything? Only seems to be deals on Sims at the moment. Nothing Handsetty - 20% off on many T-Mobile PAYG mobs but that ends at midnight tonight. Listeners Corner: Hi yaFirst of all i just w

This week we're joined by our old friend and special guest Chris Oldroyd. Tracy steps in with some special mobile deals and Andy has a mishap in his trousers. Direct Download iTunes Download the iPhone App RSS Feed   Regulars: Matt & James with guest appearances by Chris and Tracy     Show Notes HTC Desire HD caught on video HTC Schubert video ZTE Racer Review LG GS290 Cookie Fresh unboxing video Flash on the iPhone 4? Sony Ericsson X10 mini pro review BlackBerry Torch - More hands on time for James Matt updates us on PC World http://www.tipb.com/2010/08/10/iphone-owners-sex/ Deals Virgin Mobile - Free BB Curve on either £15 pm 24 mth Contract or £20pm 18 mth contract - plus £50 cashback through Quidco Quidco - Free Xbox 360 Arcade plus £80 cashback on a new 24 month contract on Orange before 15th August (excludes iPhone & SIM only) LG Cookie Fresh - free on £15pm 12 mth contract from Tesco Mobile ------ Gareth Myles – twitter.com/klonricket Andy Lee – twitter.com/weirdshanghai James Richar

This week we're a man down but a woman up! Gareth is away for two weeks but regulars Andy, James and Matt are joined by Tracy. Direct Download iTunes Download the iPhone App RSS Feed Regulars: Andy, Matt, James and an appearance by Tracy. Show Notes iPhone 4 jailbreak iPhone 4 security concern HTC Desire Getting Froyo This Weekend BlackBerry press event coverage RIM announces BlackBerry 6 Android FroYo update for HTC Desire has arrived ZTE Racer unboxing video Milestone XT720 CPU speed confusion Vodafone 845 unboxing video Listener feedback:   Hi folks, I wanted to say that it is a shame Gareth will not be participating this week. I'm upset beyond words. As a result all flags will be flying at half mast across the UK.   Prince Philip and Liz.   Guys,   I'm really sorry to hear Gareth won't be on the show for the next two weeks. In protest I'm going to take all my clothes off. Pamela Here are Apple we will be issuing a special edition iPhone 4, platinum plated and with free access to all prem

Gareth, Matt and James have a nice little chat about the recent mobile developements. Andy, in a pre-recorded interview, has a chat with Louis Gump of CNN Mobile about the new CNN iPhone application. Direct Download iTunes Download the iPhone App RSS Feed Regulars: Gareth, Matt, James and a cameo from Andy Guest: Louis Gump Show Notes Andy Interview's CNN's Louis Gump Motorola Milestone XT720 Unboxing New HTC Displays HTC Vision (T-Mobile?) HTC Sense coming to WP7? BlackBerry Bold 9780 White iPhone delayed Asda to become a competitor CNN Interview Louis Gump is vice president of CNN Mobile, responsible for managing CNN’s mobile business. Named to this position in July 2009, Gump is based in CNN’s world headquarters in Atlanta and reports to KC Estenson, senior vice president and general manager of CNN.com. Recognized internationally as a seasoned leader in the mobile marketplace, Gump directs CNN’s mobile strategy and development to meet consumer needs and grow overall reach, usage and reve

This week Gareth, Andy, Matt and James are chewing the fat about Apple, HTC and Blackberry in this action packed mobile podcast. The iPhone 4 resolution is upon us, the Nexus One is being laid to waste and RIM put a little effort in Blackberry. Direct Download iTunes Download the iPhone App RSS Feed Regulars: Gareth, James, Matt and Andy Show Notes: Apple iPhone 4 ReviewApple signal the arrival of iOS 4.0.1RIM and Nokia Not Happy with AppleHTC Fights Back to Apple’s ClaimsApple Offers Free Cases!iOS 4.1 Available to DevelopersMedia on BlackBerry 6The new BlackBerry browserR.I.P Nexus OneHTC Desire HD specs rumoured / More HTC Ace/HTC Desire HD speculationHTC 1 takes breath awayDroid 2 Is Definitely Coming!LogMeIn leaves Beta behind on AndroidVerizon Fully Kills the KinWindows Phone 7 gets previewedMobile industry is shafting customers on contract cancellations James has a rant about OrangePC World Story -- James Bargain Corner: ZTE Racer Blackgiffgaff giffgaff iphone app :) Listener q

This week Gareth, Matt, James and Andy have a very special guest, Mike Fairman, the CEO of Giffgaff. In a lengthy  interview Mike answers listener questions along with being grilled by a panel of Mobile Morons (not including Andy.) Direct Download iTunes Download the iPhone App RSS Feed Regulars: Gareth, Matt, James and Andy.Special Guest: Mike Fairman Show Notes Chat with Mike Fairman, CEO of Giffgaff iPhone 4 review is complete and will be published soon. Matt has a problem! SE X10 Mini Pro unboxing Motorola Charm appears LG puts out 1.6 Android device!!!!!! GOSH! BlackBerry 6 official video Webkit browser on BlackBerry BlackBerry Storm 3 Specs Leaked Bargain corner: Alcatel OT708 Samsung Tocco UltraNokia X3 on PAYG Tesco direct for less than £80 Tesco iPhone4 Nokia N900 Giffgaff goodie bags Giffgaff questions:  Gareth intro: "We're joined by Mike Fairman CEO of GiffGaff, you may have heard us talk about GiffGaff quite a bit here on MTA and Tracyandmatt.co.uk - indeed like myself I think