Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Thursday, May 12, 2011
Sony Ericsson sees 180m Android phones in 2011
Sony Ericsson VP and chief technology officer Jan Uddenfeldt said the company expects the Android-based smartphone market to increase from 60 million units in 2010 to 180 million units in 2011. With 60 percent of Sony Ericcson’s sales coming from smartphones, Sony has forged a new pathway that will see it deliver smartphones that only run Android. While it has supported the Symbian OS in the past, it has dropped the OS from its plans altogether. Although not ruling out Windows Phone 7, Uddenfeldt said that Sony Ericsson will not be shipping a device with the OS this year.
Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo review: More than a sequel
Introduction
It’s a sequel. Same cast and the same story but with a new lead and a new director. Shot in HD. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo is to settle some unfinished business at the box office. A year stands between the Vivaz and the Neo and Android does make all the difference.Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 review: Average Gio
Introduction
It’s devices like the Samsung Galaxy Gio that helped Android gain so much ground in so little time. They are a better bargain than the uber-smartphone and find their way into people’s pockets a lot easier. With that goal in mind, the Galaxy Gio must be an all-round pleaser of a phone.They may soon be running out of names for the Galaxy lot. But it will be when number plates start to fall short that they’ll know they’re in trouble. Back to the point though. Boy number S5660 is called Gio. He’s a teenager – mischievous and fun, too young for a suit and tie.
Samsung makes first fast 64-gigabit MLC flash
Samsung has announced that it has developed the world’s first toggle Double Data Rate 2.0 64-gigabit MLC NAND flash memory chips. Samsung has been able to achieve the higher density by fabricating the new chips on a 20nm process. They have a 400 megabits bandwidth are said to 10 times faster than the Single Data Rate NAND flash memory used in most smartphones and tablets in use today.
Tuesday, May 10, 2011
Upcoming WP7 Mango update to bring along turn-by-turn SatNav
The next update for Windows Phone 7, dubbed Mango will supposedly bring along cool features like music recognition, camera-integrated search (barcode and image scanning) and even turn-by-turn voice-guided navigation for the Bing Maps application.
These are all unconfirmed features but the images, enclosed with the scoop, suggest them to be legitimate.
New Symbian^3 homescreen leaked by Nokia Germany
Some images posted on the Nokia Germany website just lifted the curtain on one of the features to come in the next Symbian^3 update. What we are seeing is the free-form widgets that were initially rumored to come with the PR 2.0 Anna update, but apparently didn’t make it.
Mobile Spy v5 enables parents, employers smartphone access
Saturday, May 7, 2011
Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660: Average Gio
Introduction
It’s devices like the Samsung Galaxy Gio that helped Android gain so much ground in so little time. They are a better bargain than the uber-smartphone and find their way into people’s pockets a lot easier. With that goal in mind, the Galaxy Gio must be an all-round pleaser of a phone.10-inch BlackBerry PlayBook reportedly already seen live
First mention of a 10-inch BlackBerry PlayBook just this week has been quickly followed up by a sighting mentioned Friday. A reportedly credible traveller on a flight from Dallas to Toronto saw a device he said looked virtually identical to the seven-inch version but with a visibly better display. It was described to CrackBerry as unmistakable since it was using the same BlackBerry Tablet OS and was running Need For Speed, one of the bundled PlayBook games.
Samsung Exhibit 4G for T-Mobile leaks with 1.4GHz chip
Apple rumored talking to use YouKu on Chinese iPhones
Friday, May 6, 2011
LG Display blamed for iPad 2 shortage, Chimei due in May
Dell Venue Pro goes on sale in AT&T version
Thursday, May 5, 2011
Samsung shows seven-inch navigator, tablet hybrid in Korea
Samsung introduced a new hybrid tablet in Korea recently, the SENS-240. It syncs with an Android-powered Samsung handset or tablet using Bluetooth to allow for voice calls, data, and video. The seven-inch tablet also works like a portable navigation device with dedicated GPS software.
Motorola serves pro Android with XPRT, Titanium for Sprint
Sony Ericsson XPERIA PLAY to finally come to O2 UK in June
HTC Wildfire S spotted for T-Mobile USA
A sighting at a T-Mobile event has helped confirm that the HTC Wildfire S should come to the US through the carrier. While devoid of T-Mobile badging, the phone codenamed as the Marvel was put side-by-side with the Sensation. A guest relaying the info to TmoNews didn't get the shipping schedule or the price.The Wildfire S is an upgrade to HTC's entry-level Android phone and still has a 3.2-inch screen, but it upgrades to a 320x480 screen resolution, a more recent 600MHz processor, and a five-megapixel camera with flash.Along with the rumor, talk at the show supported rumors that the HTC Doubleshot would be called the myTouch 4G Slide. Another Windows Phone 7 device was coming from HTC besides the HD7, but what that would be wasn't said.
Skype rumored making deals with Facebook, Google
Official: HP Veer 4G headed to AT&T on 15 May, will cost $100
The HP Veer 4G will be launched, exclusively in the US, on the AT&T network and it will set back users $99.9 on a two year contract. It will be available in-stores and online from 15 May.
The Veer 4G will be offered in either black or white color and is the smallest of the WebOS-yielding pack from HP.
Mobile phone usage report 2011: The things you do
Introduction
A few weeks back we asked some questions to find out how you, our readers, are using your mobile phones. Now we are back with the answers and they have some interesting stories to tell.Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play review: Bring your 'A' game
Introduction
With video gaming a sport in its own right, smartphones have no other choice but raise their game too. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Play has strong ties to Sony’s gaming rigs, both portable and not, and Sony’s a big name in gaming.LG Optimus Black display shootout: NOVA on trial
Introduction
There’s a new kid on the mobile display block, LG’s NOVA LCD display. It promises to be the dream screen – it’s super bright, energy efficient, with great colors, viewing angles and outdoor visibility. We’ll be running our usual battery of tests on the new guy to see if it can deliver those promises.Galaxy S II sales exceed 120,000 units in first 3 days
Samsung's Galaxy S II handset has reportedly reached sales numbers exceeding 120,000 in just three days of availability, industry sources have told Yonhap News Agency. Although the numbers appear to be easily eclipsed by initial sales from other high-end smartphones, such such as the iPhone 4, the Galaxy S II report is limited to three carriers in South Korea.
Wednesday, May 4, 2011
HP Veer 4G official for AT&T, ships May 15
AT&T on Wednesday became the first US carrier to pick up the HP Veer. Badged as the Veer 4G, the extra-small webOS 2.1 phone can use its full 14.4Mbps HSPA access on the network and will support both hotspot creation and AT&T Navigator for those who like subscription GPS directions. The Veer 4G should ship on May 15 for $100 on a contract in black and white colors, though the hotspot will need the $45 monthly 4GB data plan.
iPhone 5 will miss June and July, says AT&T representative
SwitchEasy looses iPad 2 CoverBuddy, works with Smart Cover
SwitchEasy has launched a new iPad 2 case, the CoverBuddy, for use with Apple's Smart Cover. The CoverBuddy offers protection for the iPad's rear casing, which the Smart Cover lacks. It is made of shock-proof polycarbonate and comes with rubber-coated colors or a clear finish with a UV-coating. It provides access to all ports in use, including the rear speaker grill. It ships in ultraclear, black, grey, blue and pink and costs $25.
Apple runs second iPad 2 TV ad: 'If You Asked
Apple on Tuesday night began running its second TV ad for the iPad 2 (below). "If You Asked" jumps from person to person saying what owners would think if you asked them. A parent would find it "intuitive," Apple said, while a musician would find it "inspiring;" it would be "powerful" for a CEO, Apple said, in a nod to the iPad's deep reach into enterprise.
The 30-second spot wraps up by looping back to the slogan used for the very post-launch TV ad. "If you ask us," Apple said, "it's just getting started."
Tuesday, May 3, 2011
Samsung Galaxy S II scores twice the iPhone 4 pre-orders in Korea
Samsung has just published some numbers reflecting the interest its latest Galaxy S II flagship is enjoying at the start of its sales and things are looking pretty good. The 4.3” Super AMOLED Plus-packing smartphone took over 200,000 pre-orders in the manufacturer’s homeland, beating the achievement of the iPhone 4 nearly twice (the Apple smartphone got about 110,000 pre-orders when in launched in Korean last August).
BlackBerry OS 7 browser beats iOS, Android browsers
The new BlackBerry OS 7 listed browser improvements as one of its major selling points. Some benchmarks from RIM show impressive results – the browser bests Mobile Safari and the Android Browser at JavaScript and page loading times.
Tests were run on the new BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900, which went head to head with the iPhone 4, Google Nexus One and Nexus S. An old BlackBerry running the BB OS6 with the old web browser was used as well.
Android 2.3.4 update is live for Nexus One, no Gtalk calls
The Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread update is already available over-the-air for the Google Nexus One users. Unfortunately it does not bring the updated Google Talk app with video and voice chats, just some bug fixes.The recently announced which Android 2.3.4 update, is supposed to bring video and voice chats via Gtalk for the droid gang is already available as an OTA update for the Nexus One. The lack of video calls is understandable - the smartphone lacks a video-call camera, but what about those voice chats?
That's the reality though. The Nexus One users get only bug fixes, which is not bad at all, just not what they might have expected.
The update should become available for Nexus S soon and later more droids will follow. If you have a Nexus S and you cannot wait to try those Google Talk video chats you can follow this link for instructions on how to install it manually.
Review: AirCurve Play for iPhone 4
The Griffin AirCurve Play simply amplifies the sound of your iPhone. This simple clear polycarbonate case fits your iPhone perfectly and does one job well at a reasonable price.
Sometimes you see a product that looks useless, but once you use it, you discover perfect simplicity. That’s my first and last impression of the Griffin AirCurve Play. When I first received it, I couldn’t imagine why I might want to use it, but after a few minutes, I realized it served my undiscovered needs perfectly. This cradle, for lack of a better term, simply amplifies the sound of your iPhone.BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 and 9930 announced, run on BB OS7
Today RIM announced two new BlackBerry QWERTY bars to join the Bold lineup - the Touch 9900 and Touch 9930. Both smartphones feature 2.8-inch VGA touchscreens and run on the newly announced BlackBerry OS 7
The BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 (previously known as Dakota/Magnum) is a GSM device with quad-band GSM and tri-band HSPA+ support (up to 14.4Mbps HSDPA). The Bold Touch 9930 (previously known as Montana) is a dual-band CDMA phone with support for quad-band GSM and dual-band HSPA+ global roaming.
Amazon tablet made by Quanta, due second half of 2011
The rumored Amazon tablet is being made by contract manufacturer Quanta and should be available by the end of the year, part suppliers said Monday night. It would make as many as 700,000 to 800,000 of the tablets a month and could ship them as soon as the second half of the year. Digitimes was told Amazon would have a unique tie-in with its usual e-paper supplier: although E Ink would supply some display components, it would be giving just the fringe field switching technology used in LCDs and a touchscreen layer.
Monday, May 2, 2011
Dell Streak
Dell Streak review
Top 10 Best Upcoming Cell Phones 2011
The first three weeks of the year have seen more than a dozen announcements from top U.S. carriers, and we’re sure to see more at the Mobile World Congress trade show in mid-February. Whether you’re with AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, or Verizon Wireless, there’s something exciting on the horizon.
Top 10 Android Phones of 2010-20111
Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II preview: Second encounter
Introduction
Having earned its place in the Android hall of fame, the original Galaxy S can start thinking about retirement. And these won’t be thoughts of fear and worry. With a replacement on its way, the veteran can look forward to getting the respects it deserves.
And what a replacement it is. Samsung’s Galaxy lineup is home of some of the world’s finest droids. But the I9100 Galaxy S II is special. The forerunner was in contention for the Best Droid title and more than once got a hand on it. But it was only a matter of time for the competition to eventually catch up and even get ahead. The Galaxy S II aims to put Samsung back in the lead.
HTC Desire S review: Droid cravings
Introduction
Powerful hardware, large high-res screen and the latest Android version in a single piece of solid metal – the recipe did wonders for the original Desire so no wonder HTC are in no mood to experiment with the sequel. Take the best and make it better pretty much sums up the game plan. Oh well, we’ll take quietly brilliant even if emphasis is sometimes on quiet. In other words, the Desire S is a phone we’re ready to like. But make no mistake – it’s not meant to be the flagship its predecessor was.
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