Andy Merrett
Reporter at CNET UK

Andy has been using mobile phones since the days when they only made voice calls. Since then he has worked his way through a huge number of Nokia, Motorola and Sony Ericsson models. He's currently a self-confessed iPhone addict, but is equally happy playing with Android and Symbian phones too.
Latest articles by Andy Merrett
CNET UK > Reviews > Mobile Phones and Apps > Mobile Phones
How to update HTC Desire to Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Find out how to install Gingerbread on an HTC Desire without losing any data in our step-by-step video guide. Read more
10 November 2011
CNET UK > Crave > Mobile Phones
TiVo iPhone and Android apps on the way, Virgin Media users cross fingers
TiVo is expected to launch iPhone and Android apps to allow users to view information and control its PVRs, raising the possibility that Virgin Media might do the same. Read more
20 June 2011
CNET UK > Crave > Mobile Phones
Nokia hints at touchscreen Series 40 phone with 1GHz chip
Nokia may soon launch a touchscreen phone that runs the Series 40 operating system, and packs a 1GHz processor, full Qwerty keyboard and the company's ClearBlack display tech. Read more
20 June 2011
CNET UK > Crave > Mobile Phones
Sony Ericsson Xperia Duo leaked or faked online
A blurry shot of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Duo smart phone appears online, leading us to speculate wildly over the company's first dual-core offering. Read more
20 June 2011
CNET UK > Crave > Mobile Phones
Nokia's new 'market disruptor' device to be revealed on 21 June
Nokia Australia is preparing to demonstrate a new wonder phone but has remained so tight-lipped about the whole affair we can only imagine what wonders it has in store. Read more
20 June 2011
CNET UK > Crave > Laptops
Facebook iPad app nearly ready, personally tested by Mark Zuckerberg
Facebook may be on the brink of launching a native app developed specifically for the iPad, with significant input from Mark Zuckerberg. Read more
17 June 2011
CNET UK > Crave > Mobile Phones
Orange Atlanta cheap pay as you go phone requires £50 top-up
Orange's tour of world cities continues with its budget Atlanta phone, but its £50 initial top-up requirement is quite frankly exorbitant. Read more
17 June 2011
CNET UK > Crave > Mobile Phones
Apple patent shares iPhone info with others nearby to shortcut conversation
Apple wants to make it easier to find cool new people when you're all alone in a bar. Its new patent would allow total strangers to find one another based on the content of their iPhones. Read more
17 June 2011
CNET UK > Crave > Laptops
BlackBerry PlayBook on sale today, but not from haters at O2
The BlackBerry PlayBook is available to buy in the UK, but O2 has refused to stock the tablet, suggesting it has software issues which degrade the user experience. Read more
17 June 2011
CNET UK > Crave > Mobile Phones
HD Voice a great success, boasts Three
Three claims HD Voice is "the most significant development in voice technology to hit the UK mobile market in more than 20 years". Read more
16 June 2011








