Samsung Electronics has successfully sold 10 million units of its Android-powered Galaxy S smartphone in less than seven months after the device was launched. For your info, the Samsung Galaxy S was introduced at CTIA Las Vegas in March 2010. The Android-powered smartphone incorporates a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen and a 1GHz mobile processor that enables vibrant HD videos, rich augmented reality content through Layar Reality Browser, and advanced LBS (Location Based Services).
Dell has finally launched the Dell Venue Android handset in India. For your info, the Dell Venue comes jam packed with the Google Android 2.2 Froyo OS, a 4.1-inch WVGA AMOLED touchscreen display, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, GPS, an 8MP AutoFocus camera, a 1GHz processor and a microSD card support (up to 32GB). Sadly, there is no info on pricing of the Venue for the Indian market. Stay tuned for more updates.
Samsung has recently unveiled another one of its upcoming Android smartphone namely the Samsung SHW-M190S. Coming in a candybar form factor, the handset packs a 4-inch 800 x 480 Super AMOLED touchscreen display, a 1GHz processor, a 5.0-megapixel camera, a 16GB of internal memory, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), GPS, T-DMB, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, an HDMI port and runs on Android 2.2 Froyo OS. Pricing and release date are still unknown at the moment.
The LG Optimus 2X will be launched in Europe next month with exclusive music created by Ennio Morricone. Included amongst the 25 compositions will be 15 exclusive new tracks alongside 10 of Morricone’s best-known compositions, including music from Cinema Paradiso, The Mission and Love Affair. In addition to these ringtones, LG will also develop a range of apps with Morricone-related content such as images and video clips. These contents will be available for free download from the LG Application Store starting next year.
Word has it that the Sony Ericsson PlayStation phone will be launched in the UK in April 2011. This highly anticipated handset will be introduced at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona in February 2011. According to previous leaks, the phone will come in a slider design similar to the PSP Go and feature a dedicated gaming pad and the PlayStation square, cross, triangle and circle buttons. The Sony Ericsson PlayStation phone is powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8655, a 512MB of RAM, a 1GB of ROM and a 4.1-inch display screen.
LG has come out with another dual SIM phone called the LG A155. Coming in a candybar form factor, the handset packs a 2-inch 144 x 176 TFT display, dual SIM card slots, a 1MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot (up to 2GB), an FM radio, a music player, Bluetooth and supports for GSM/GPRS/EDGE network. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing yet.
Sony Ericsson Equinox
Sony Ericsson Equinox phone offers exciting features that encourage individualism through unique pulsating night effects that enable users to never miss a call or text message. The Equinox phone is truly an interactive 3G(1) phone equipped with enhanced design features and built-in GPS. With eye-catching night effects, you can give your five favorite people their own, unique pulsating light effect and when a call comes in, you’ll know who it is in a flash. The custom light features come in Amber, Sapphire, Beryl, Diamond, and Amethyst. The Equinox phone has an array of changing wall paper themes that will ensure you’re always color coordinated.
The Sony Ericsson Equinox phone has a 3।2 megapixel camera and is loaded with great multimedia features, including an integrated application that lets you shoot amazing video and easily upload it directly to the YouTube application. The Equinox phone also has an integrated FM radio and Stereo Bluetooth wireless technology, and boasts gesture control that lets users reject incoming calls or silence an alarm with the wave of a hand.
The HTC Evo 4G is now available on RadioShack for $99 with a $100 instant rebate for trading in any working cell phone towards the purchase. As a reminder, the Evo 4G has a 4.3-inch display screen, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, the Google Android 2.1 OS and a lot more. The trade-in deal is available now until December 25th, 2010. [RadioShack]
From now through January 8th, 2011, Sprint offers the Sanyo Zio for free with a new two-year contract agreement. In case your didn’t know, the Sanyo Zio is a mid-range Android 2.1-powered phone with a 3.5-inch WVGA screen, a 600MHz processor and a 3.2-megapixel camera. The handset also comes equipped with Sprint ID support, allowing you to quickly switch between homescreen profiles that can be individually customized with various apps, widgets, and shortcuts. The current offer is available only for customers performing the purchase of this device via the wireless carrier’s website. However, the deal includes free shipping and free activation, the company notes.
A new dual SIM music phone from Philips has recently entered the Russian market. Known as the Xenium X513, the handset sports a 2.2-inch 320 x 240 TFT display, a 2-megapixel camera with LED flash, dual SIM card slots, a microSD card slot (up to 16GB), a media player, an FM radio, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headset jack, a 2000mAh battery and supports for GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) network. The Philips Xenium X513 sells for 4,999 Rubles (about $162).
Vodafone UK has issued the Android 2.2 Froyo update for the HTC Wildfire, which is known as one of the company’s cheapest Android smartphones. Unfortunately, only users in Europe will get the update now, but HTC promises users around the world will also have it in February 2011. As a reminder, the HTC Wildfire comes jam packed with a 3.2-inch QVGA touchscreen display with the Sense UI, Wi-Fi, GPS, a 3.5mm headset jack, a Stereo FM radio with RDS, an HTML browser, a social networking integration (Facebook, Twitter, MySpace) and a 5MP AutoFocus camera with flash.
Hammacher Schlemmer has started selling the iPhone Screen Enlarger, which allows you to display your iPhone contents in a larger screen. This iPhone accessory features a TFT screen that provides a 400:1 contrast ratio for vivid images and a 480 x 234 pixel resolution. Clear sound is provided by its two built-in 1-watt speakers. Additional specs include a headphones jack for private listening and a video port to play videos on a television. The iPhone Screen Enlarger is powered by a rechargeable battery that provides two hours of playback time. The Hammacher Schlemmer iPhone Screen Enlarger is compatible with iPhone 4, iPhone 3G/3GS and iPod touch.
Cricket Wireless is about to launch a new touchscreen phone ‘Suede SCH-r710′ from Samsung that will come with Cricket Unlimited Muve Music Service. This new service will provide unlimited access to millions of songs, ringtones and ringback tones, in addition to unlimited access to voice, Web, text, video and more. As for the specs itself, the handset will sport a 3-inch WQVGA touchscreen display, a 3-megapixel camera, a virtual QWERTY keyboard, a 135MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot (up to 16GB), 3G, an accelerometer sensor and social networking integration (Facebook, Twitter, MySpace). The Samsung Suede SCH-r710 will go on sale in January for $199, while Cricket’s unlimited plan that includes Muve Music is $55 per month.
Sony Ericsson Cybershot S003
Sony Ericsson in association with KDDI presents the first mobile phone to carry the Sony Cyber-shot name, it is namely the Sony Ericsson Cyber-shot S003 Mobile Phone which comes with a 12.1-Megapixel Auto focus camera with PLASMA Flash that offers Face detection, Smile Shutter, ISO up to 3200, Image Stabilization and a face texture option which will detect up to four people. The handset is also waterproof with IPX5/IPX7 grade protection, apart from its awesome 12 Megapixel Photos, it comes in a slider form factor and has a 3.2-inch TFT Transmissive LCD display with a 480×854 pixel resolution, 340MB internal storage and support for microSDHC cards up to 16GB.
There are other specifications that may come in handy which includes a a built-in dictionary, Bluetooth, WiFi, Earthquake Early Warning features and it comes in the colors of Pink flash, white crystal, blue laser and Metarikkuchakoru।
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini and Xperia X10 mini pro
Today sees the announcement of Xperia™ X10 mini and X10 mini pro, compact versions of Xperia™ X10, which will deliver powerful and application packed mobile phones into the industry. By introducing mobile phones that are both compact and clever, Sony Ericsson is challenging the norm and defining a brand new offering that combines high specification features with a version of Sony Ericsson’s powerful UX platform specifically designed for smaller devices.
Xperia™ X10 mini and X10 mini pro with slide out QWERTY keyboard offer an open and intuitive communication entertainment experience and build on the human curvature design philosophy debuted by the Sony Ericsson Xperia™ X10. Combining the Android platform with signature applications and a customisable UX platform, communication truly becomes entertainment with these new mobile phones. To enhance the experience, pick and choose from a multitude of applications at Android Market™ and co-create a mobile phone experience that is entirely unique. Users can go one step further and customise the home screen’s four corners and widgets to access the most needed applications for limitless possibilities.
The two sister mobile phones incorporate the signature application Sony Ericsson Timescape™ which brings all communication together in one place so users can see at a glance text messages, missed calls, and Facebook™ and Twitter updates, without having to open lots of different applications. The interactive music player also uses the “infinite button” to pull together all music content from the music store and YouTube™ – a smart way to search for new tracks from a favourite artist.
“There has been an enormous buzz around Xperia™ X10 so it is really exciting to be already unveiling compact versions of this powerful proposition.” Said Rikko Sakaguchi, EVP and Chief Creation Officer, Sony Ericsson. “With the X10 mini and X10 mini pro we have pushed the boundaries of what is possible with smaller devices and are giving consumers exactly what they want; two high performance mobile phones with a fully customisable user experience platform and a stunning ultra-compact design.”
Xperia™ X10 mini and X10 mini pro
Sony Ericsson Timescape™ – brings together all communication in one place
Four corner control – applications, calls, web, the consumer decides. Four customisable icons for ultimate control
5 megapixel camera and video – share creations via the web
Music player links to music stores and YouTube™ – access the world of music
Android platform – with Google™ services and Android Market™
QWERTY keyboard – slide and text for quick and easy messaging (Xperia™ X10 mini pro only)
X10 mini and X10 mini pro supports HSPA 900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, HSPA 850/1900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900.
The X10 mini will be available in selected markets from Q2 in the colours Pearl White, Black, Pink, Lime, Red and Silver
The X10 mini pro will be available in selected markets from Q2 in the colours Black and Red।
The F-energy iPhone 4G battery case comes equipped with a 1800mA/3.7V Lithium-ion battery, which will extend your iPhone’s battery life. This rechargeable backup battery is located inside of a protective form-fitting case. The case also provides the full protection for the handset from bumbs and sratches. You can synchronize your iPhone with iTunes without removing the power pack. Measuring 130mm x 650mm x 19mm and weighing 0.06kg, the F-energy iPhone 4G battery case is also compatible with iPhone 3G/ 3GS.
Sweden’s online retailer CDON.com has started taking pre-orders for LG’s upcoming Android smartphone, the Optimus 2X. The handset is sold for 3,099 SEK (about $450) with contract or 4,999 SEK (about $730) without contract. In case you didn’t know, this high-end smartphone boasts a 4.0-inch 480 x 800 capacitive touchscreen display, a 1GHz ARM Cortex A9 dual-core processor, an 8-megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash, a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera, an 8GB of internal memory, a microSD crad slot (up to 32GB), 3G, A-GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, an HDMI port and runs on Android 2.2 Froyo OS.
Samsung has teamed up with FC Bayern Munchen to release a limited edition of its first Bada-based smartphone, the Wave S8500. Dubbed as the Samsung Wave Bayern Munchen Edition, the phone comes equipped with a pre-installed Bayern Munich app, free access to T-Mobile’s “LIGA total!” mobile TV service for three months and a €65 ($85) voucher that can be used for buying gifts from the Official FC Bayern Munchen Online Shop. The Wave S8500 Bayern Munchen Edition should be available across Germany starting this month for €429 ($564).
Motorola plans to release a couple of new DEFY-like rugged handsets in the summer of 2011. These upcoming rugged handsets will still carry the IP54 International Protection code for rugged handsets, which grants them “a degree of protection against falling dirt, rain, sleet, snow, and windblown dust. As a comparison, the Motorola DEFY supports the IP67 code for a waterproof rugged device. What’s more, the upcoming Motorola rugged phones should use a candybar form factor similar to the DEFY. Stay tuned for more updates.
Sprint has announced the availability of the Android 2.2 (Froyo) update for Samsung’s entry-level Intercept. The DL05 update also improves Sprint Navigation and fixes for inadvertent force closures and dropped calls. The Android 2.2 (Froyo) update will be released in batches by Google, so you might have to wait for some time. As a reminder, the Samsung Intercept features a 3.2-inch touchscreen display, a 3.2-megapixel camera, a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a microSD card slot, an accelerometer sensor, social networking integration (Facebook, Twitter, Flickr), GPS, 3G, WiFi and Bluetooth.
Fly has just dropped another dual SIM music phone in Russia namely the MC175 DC. The handset sports a 2.4-inch 240 x 320 TFT LCD display, a 2.0-megapixel camera, dual SIM card slots, a microSD card slot (up to 8GB), a music player, an FM radio, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headphone jack and supports GSM/GPRS (900/1800 MHz) network। The MC175 DC sells for 3,890 Rubles (about $126).
The iGrill is a Bluetooth-enabled meat thermometer for iPhone. The device enables you to multitask between your grill and guests with the peace of mind that your food is perfectly cooked, at target temperature and safe for consumption. The iGrill communicates with your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch via a secure, long-range Bluetooth connection. This gadget comes equipped with the iGrill companion app that features a kitchen timer, alerts for whatever temp you set it to, and more. You can purchase the iGrill for $99 by default, or $119 if you want to add on an extra temperature probe for twice the meat-measuring.
Nokia’s business-oriented E7 smartphone has unfortunately been delayed until early next year. The push back has been justified through the need of delivering the ‘best user experience’. A spokesperson from Nokia stated that the delay was to “ensure the best possible user experience” on the device. As a reminder, the Nokia E7 features a 4-inch AMOLED display, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, a 16GB of storage, an 8-megapixel camera with 720p video recording capabilities, dual-LED flash, an HDMI port, a 1,200mAh battery and Symbian^3 operating system.
For the reason of software dissatisfaction, Sony Ericsson Yendo which was previously announced in June got postponed to February 2011, even after a bunch of promotional pictures has been leaked to several media. This delay happens worldwide. Hopefully, this ‘Walkman player’, 2.6 inch QVGA touchscreen display, 3.5 mm headset jack, ‘Touch TrackID’, Bluetooth, social networking integrated (Facebook, Twitter, Orkut), Google search, 2MP camera and MicroSD card support but without 3G phone sales won’t get too much impact from this delay. Sony Ericsson Yendo might not be as equal as iPhone however, considering its friendly price, this phone might just suit most people needs.
Celsius X VI II LeDIX, one more super high-end cell phone being released to the market. Taking a shape of an elegant flip phone with an integrated 3.2 Megapixel camera and a fully-visible clockwork at front is already enough reason for you to want to own it. Celsius X VI II LeDIX is installed with a patented hinge that even captures and stores the kinetic energy generated by whomever using this phone. Celsius X VI II LeDIX probably costs more than your house since it comes in a price tag of $300.000 and only 18 pieces of them being produced worldwide.
Rogers has begun selling the white version of BlackBerry Bold 9780 on their network. The handset is sold for $149.99 with a new 3-year contract or $499.99 no-contract. Just to remind you, BlackBerry Bold 9780 sports a 2.4-inch 480 x 360 display, a 5-megapixel camera, a 512MB flash memory, a memory card slot (up to 32GB), GPS, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and run on BlackBerry OS 6.
The first phone to run Android 2.3 Gingerbread which unlike their predecessor who only runs on Android 2.2, Google proudly claims Nexus S as the best Android Phone. “Pure Google” That’s the tagline Google is using to promote the Nexus S. The Nexus S’s distribution strategy is more conventional. It’ll be sold at Best Buy for $199 with a two-year T-Mobile contract or $599 with no commitment. The 4-inches screen size is just right which makes it noticeably roomy. The screen uses AMOLED technology, which makes for vivid colors and deep blacks. Another Nexus S feature, its support for a technology known as near-field communications (NFC), it lets the phone communicate wirelessly with other NFC-equipped objects that are no more than 4 inches away. Setting up the phone doesn’t involve much more than entering your Google account name and password, Android then automatically configures services such as Gmail and Google Calendar.
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