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With the Apple iPhone 4 due for release next week, 3 of the 4 major UK operators have revealed their pricing plans; with only operator 3 yet to announce.

The new Monte S5620 is the latest smartphone in the Samsung range; following on from the Corby, Corby Pro/Plus, Star and Start 3G. The target market and pricing remains consistent with the Corby and Star, however the Monte is impressive due to its smartphone appearance and capabilities.

The Sony Ericsson Vivaz is the latest handset from Sony Ericsson – the phone itself is packed full of features, offering a pocket-sized camcorder as part of its smartphone capabilities.

Vodafone have today announced that they will be the sole UK network provider of the HTC Legend. The HTC Legend is the successor to HTC Hero, and is expected to be launched in April alongside the Desire.

The BBC has just announced the launch of the popular iPlayer to BlackBerry users. The iPlayer software will let you watch all your favourite BBC shows from your BlackBerry handset.

The Apple iPad was announced on 27th January 2010. Apple have taken the hugely popular iPod touch and iPhone and combined the features and capabilities of both to produce the iPad – a true crossover between a smartphone and a laptop.

Orange has just announced plans to offer a HD voice call service. France Télécom-owned Orange is the first UK provider to move into this part of the market, aiming to offer distinct and clear voice calls to its customers; something that is expected to become a market norm in the coming years.

A UK release for the Motorola Droid is looking increasingly doubtful with the main four UK operators opting to not take on and market the phone, despite a hugely successful launch in America.

T-Mobile has become the first UK network provider to offer a true Smartphone on a PAYG tariff, when it launched the Pulse Android last Friday. It can be bought without contract, for as little as £176.16.

Apple’s Cupertino spokesman has confirmed that a Spotify iPhone app will be available in the near future to the UK market, stating that “the current status is as of right now it’s been approved”