Samsung has announced that the Samsung Preston, an upgraded version of the bestselling Samsung S5230 Tocco Lite, will now be available on the mobile network Three. But the Samsung Preston goes even further than the Tocco Lite with 3G HSDPA and an improved camera. Check out what else is on offer with the Samsung Preston after the jump…

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Got a 3G phone and want to save on your data tarrif? Or simply fancy giving Skype a go straight from your handset? Well, it looks like Three may well have the answer, as it’s giving away free SIM cards that also allow you to send and receive Skype calls for free on your phone. Find out more about this free deal from Three after the jump…

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INQ is looking at introducing a dedicated Twitter phone that will allow users to make the most of the social networking’s latest ‘preferred’ app. Is it likely to be a success, or simply a fad? For the full details join us after the jump…

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We’ve been keeping close tabs on the Facebook phone, Three’s INQ1, for some time, and now it’s out in the wild. Want to know what it’s like? We’ve unboxed it and shot it from every indiscreet angle, so find out for yourself in our gallery inside. Click through for a photo feast! Continue reading…

It’s a no-brainer that mobile broadband is the best optiion to keep you connected to the Internet on your laptop as you travel. But with so many options available it’s tough to know where to start. 3’s cheap packages? Vodafone’s insane speeds? T-Mobile’s hotspot support?

And it’s not just choosing a plan - after you’ve paid up, how and when you surf and what browser you use can all help to increase speed or save you money. Luckily for you then we break down all the dilemmas. Think of us as the Jeremy Kyle of the phone world. Read on for our guide to helping you pick the best plan and find out how to boost your speeds with our top tips…

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All those rumours we told you were true: ultra fast phone network Three has just unveiled the INQ1, and if you like browsing Facebook on the bus, it’s a dream come true. Check out the pics after the jump.

Building on the success of Three’s Skype phones, the INQ1 uses the same hardware but bundles in other top integrated apps, such as Windows Live Messenger, Last.fm and ultimate time-waster Facebook.

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Fancy a free Nintendo Wii with top games? A free laptop? Something for nothing?

This week on The Link we’ve herded up a heap of killer contract deals that will enable you to swan off over the horizon clutching some amazing free kit in time to cool your Christmas fever. Read on for full details of what’s on offer… Continue reading…