The coverage checker, available at www.o2.co.uk/network, lets users check O2 network coverage in any area of the country. The detailed coverage map shows O2 network coverage based on computer predictions of the outdoor and indoor signal reception.

For example, there’s no word on what the software is quite yet. It’s a basic phone, though, even if it does feature a touchscreen. It’s also got a 1.3MP camera on the back, and an integrated FM radio for your listening pleasure. As for the G7002′s stand-out feature? That’d be its battery life, as the tech-specs page proclaims that the battery will last you upwards of 12 and a half days on stand-by.

The G7002 will be making its way to O2 UK coming up very soon, and will only be £40 on a pay-as-you-go plan. We don’t know if this is a “good enough” phone for someone looking for their next handset, but it is a pretty remarkable moment for Huawei, as they step into the future with their first-ever self-branded device. Good on them.

[via Mobile Magazine]

The HTC HD2 is powered by a 1Ghz processor and has built in Wi-Fi, GPS, and FM radio. It has YouTube, Facebook and Twitter integration and a MicroSD card slot for expandable memory, as well as a standard 3.5mm audio jack, Bluetooth and microUSB charging port.

[via slashgear]

The My O2 section of O2’s website gives comprehensive information on every part of a customer’s account and could already be accessed via SMS and online, however the new My O2 app takes this information and makes it available in a way specifically tailored for the iPhone.

Using the My O2 app, both O2 Pay & Go and Pay Monthly iPhone customers will be able to securely see their tariff details, a summary of their inclusive allowance and how much remains, their latest bill and any Bolt Ons on their account.

“Our customers want to stay in control of how much they spend whenever they like. The My O2 iPhone app allows them to do this with the minimum of fuss,” said Sally Cowdry, Marketing Director for O2. “We wanted to make this information as easy to view as possible. This is all part of our commitment to a great customer experience and we’ll be looking at rolling this out to other phones in the near future.”

The Samsung I7500 offers a 5 megapixel camera with LED Flash. The big 3.2“ AMOLED display ensures the brilliant representation of photos and videos and reduces the battery power due to the energy-saving technology. The battery has generous dimensions (1500 mAh) and ensures that users enjoy long calls and access to the web. The device also includes a 8GB internal memory, microSD card slot, WLAN (802.11 b/g) and Bluetooth 2.0.

The Samsung Galaxy (i7500) is available in the UK on O2 exclusively for 4 weeks from Monday 31st August 2009 and is free on a £45 per month tariff.

• Chipset: Qualcomm: 7200A, ARM11 528MHz + DSP 256MHz
• 5 megapixel camera with auto focus, flash LED
• Display: 3.2’’ HVGA (320 x 480) AMOLED
• HSDPA 7.2Mbps / HSUPA 5.76Mbps (900 / 1700/ 2100MHz)
• EDGE / GPRS (850/ 900/1800/1900)
• Bluetooth 2.0
• WiFi
• MicroUSB
• 3.5mm ear jack
• GPS
• FM Radio
• Internal memory: 8GB
• External memory: Micro SD (Up to 32GB)
• 1500mAh battery
• Size: 115 x 56 x 11.9mm

“We believe that mobile will soon become the most popular way of accessing social networking sites, giving real time access to tweets and status updates wherever you are,” said Antony Douglas, Head of Content at O2. “The agreements we now have in place with Twitter and the other key sites brings this a step closer, making it quick and easy for O2 customers to access their favourite social networks straight from their mobile.”

The agreement with O2 in the UK will form a framework for future agreements between Twitter and Telefónica operations globally.

Palm Pre Specifications

• HSDPA/UMTS with EDGE/GSM
• Integrated GPS
• Large 3.1-inch touch screen with a vibrant 24-bit color 320×480 resolution HVGA display
• Gesture area, which enables simple, intuitive gestures for navigation
• Slide-out keyboard (QWERTY in UK, Ireland and Spain, QWERTZ in Germany)
• Email
• 3-megapixel camera with LED flash 
• 3.5mm headset jack
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR with A2DP stereo Bluetooth support
• 8GB internal memory (~7GB user available)
• USB mass storage mode
• MicroUSB connector with USB 2.0 Hi-Speed
• Proximity sensor, which automatically disables the touch screen and turns off the display whenever you put the phone up to your ear
• Light sensor, which dims the display if the ambient light is dark, such as at night or in a movie theater, to reduce power usage
• Accelerometer, which automatically orients web pages and photos to your perspective
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
• Ringer switch, which easily silences the device with one touch
• Removable, rechargeable battery
• Dimensions: 59.57mm (W) x 100.53mm (L, closed) x 16.95mm (D)
• Weight: ~135 grams

[via My Pre]

Earlier this week, Palm Pre GSM has been spotted in a Vietnam website, if you are considering a Palm Pre in the near future, check out this review on My Pre.

[via My Pre]

The new Connection Manager software upgrade will also see the addition of a data counter, enabling users to monitor and control their data consumption more easily. The data counter will provide accurate usage information for individual sessions and link through to an overall usage page. To add extra peace-of-mind for consumers, an automatic notification will be sent to the Connection Manager when 75%, 90% and 100% of their data allowance has been reached.

“The iPhone continues to be a phenomenal device with over a million O2 customers owning one. The combination of the new software update available to all and the new range of iPhone 3G S devices allows us to continue to differentiate O2 in the marketplace.” said Ronan Dunne, CEO of O2 in the UK. “