New Nokia X10 phone
February 21st, 2010 by admin in nokia
Nokia being one of the world’s biggest phone manufacturer was considerably quiet in the recently concluded Mobile World Congress 2010. The silence took many fans and industry enthusiasts by sort of a surprise thinking Nokia may have resorted back to the drawing board for a better competitive phone.
Wait no more, Nokia’s new phone in development, named X10, has been leaked out in the wild along with the specs and a video. We are not sure whether it is actually true because the leaked document has a bar code on it thus indicating that it has already gone into works and is in their ERP systems for identification.
The Specs of Nokia’s X10 S^3 (Symbian version 3?) are (not drool worthy btw):
- 3.2 inch AMOLED Scratch Resistant Screen
- ARM Cortex A8 @ 600MHz CPU
- Slider with QWERTY Keyboard
- Multiple home screens with auto-rotation
- 16/32 GB Internal Storage
- 256MB RAM
- Wi-Fi
- 3G (HSDPA)
- 5MP Camera with LED and One in Front
- A-GPS
Samsung unveils new Wave phone working on the Bada platform
February 15th, 2010 by admin in samsung
Samsung Electronics has introduced the Samsung Wave (S8500). This is the first mobile handset to be released on Samsung’s new, open mobile platform, Bada and will be availabel globally from April. The Samsung Wave features a Super AMOLED 3.3-inch touch display and the TouchWiz 3.0 user interface with a social hub that provides easy access to e-mail, instant messaging and social networks. The handset comes with a 1 GHz processor, supports Bluetooth 3.0 and Wi-Fi, and comes with 5.1 surround sound support. The handset further handles multiple codecs such as DivX Xvid, MP4 and WMV.
HTC announces Windows Phone 7 series smartphones
February 15th, 2010 by admin in HTC
HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, today announced plans to bring Microsoft’s next generation of Windows® Phones, the Windows Phone 7 Series, to market later this year. The revolutionary new software offers a fresh approach to smartphones by bringing web content and applications together to create a phone experience that is very personal, relevant and connected. With this news, HTC builds on its Windows Phone leadership and extends its commitment to offering customers the most innovative mobile phone experiences available.
“Windows Phone 7 Series is a significant milestone for Microsoft, the industry and ultimately people looking to do more on their phones. HTC is working closely with Microsoft to bring the unique HTC experience that customers love,” said Peter Chou, chief executive officer of HTC Corporation. “Microsoft has clearly listened to feedback from people and brought a new, fresh approach to the smartphone experience that is beautiful, powerful and compelling.”
Announced today at Mobile World Congress 2010, 7 Series offers a new approach to phone software, distinguished by smart design and truly integrated experiences that bring to the surface the content people care about from the web and applications. For the first time ever, Microsoft will bring together the Xbox LIVE games and the Zune music and video experience to the mobile phone, exclusively on 7 Series phones.
“People are moving faster than ever, juggling more priorities and turning to technology to manage it all. Windows Phone 7 Series simplifies common tasks by bringing together related content from the web, applications and services into a single view to make life easier,” said Andy Lees, senior vice president of Mobile Communication Business at Microsoft. “We are pleased to work closely with HTC, a global leader in mobile phone technology and design, to bring new Windows phones to customers around the world.”
Samsung Omnia Pro Lands On NextG
February 3rd, 2010 by admin in samsung
Samsung and Telstra just launches the new Omnia Pro Windows Mobile phone with Qwerty keypad on NextG.
It’s running WM6.5, has a Qwerty keypad, and, umm, a 3.2MP camera. There’s a 2.4-inch screen, a MicroSD slot for up to 16GB cards and Microsoft Office support. Oh, and Bluetooth and Wi-fi.
Yep, it’s just that exciting. At least it’s not too expensive – $529 outright or $0 upfront on a $30 plan over 24 months.
Staying in touch made easier with the Samsung OMNIAPRO
Mobile messaging, Microsoft Office and entertainment features all-in-one
on the Telstra Next G™ network
Sydney, February 3, 2010 – Bringing you a complete email solution in a mobile device, Samsung Electronics Australia has launched the Samsung OMNIAPro, exclusively available now on Telstra’s Next G™ Network. Running the new Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system, the Samsung OMNIAPro is packed with benefits to help make both your professional and personal life easier and more productive.
For busy mobile professionals, the Samsung OMNIAPro is an ideal solution to help you stay connected wherever you are. Boasting a QWERTY keypad for easier messaging and push email, you can receive email in real time and stay in touch on the go.
“The Samsung OMNIAPro is one of Samsung’s most multi-functional smartphones, being as personal as it is practical. It addresses our everyday need to stay in touch on the go with high speed internet capabilities, email and Wi-Fi,” said Tyler McGee, Vice President, Telecommunications, Samsung Electronics Australia.
As part of Windows Mobile 6.5, Mobile Office means you can edit and share a variety of Microsoft Office documents with colleagues (Word, Excel and PowerPoint). The Samsung OMNIAPro is a reliable business companion when you’re working away from the office keeping you in touch and up to date with the latest changes to proposals, reports, appointments and urgent emails. Additionally, the in-built GPS function of the Samsung OMNIAPro utilises Telstra’s Whereis® Navigator product, keeping you on track for off-site meetings with real-time navigation complete with audio and visual turn-by-turn directions.
Ross Fielding, Executive Director, Telstra Wireless, Data, Applications and Services, said the Samsung OMNIAPro could also be easily customised to suit personal needs, “customers can set up the Samsung OMNIAPro with a unique look and feel. Thanks to the Windows Mobile Marketplace™ owners can also download and run their favourite Windows applications including Facebook and Twitter.”
The Samsung OMNIAPro also features a raft of onboard multimedia features, including a 3.2 Megapixel camera with smile shot, music player, FM radio and stereo Bluetooth support, meaning you can enjoy superior audio playback via your headphones or speakers. Additional advanced mobile content is also available to keep you entertained from Telstra with BigPond® TV, Mobile Foxtel and access to the BigPond® Mobile Portal*.
The Samsung OMNIAPro is now available exclusively from Telstra through T[life]™ stores, Telstra Shops and dealers. The phone is available for AUD$0 upfront on a AUD$30 plan over 24 months^ or outright for a recommended retail price of only AUD$529. The OMNIAPro is also available on a range of Telstra Enterprise & Government and Telstra Business plans including AUD$0 upfront on a new Telstra Business AUD$35 Mobile PLUS plan or higher#.
The OmniaPRO can also be teamed with Microsoft® Mobile Enterprise Solution (MMES) — a push email and data plan solution for Windows Mobile smartphones operating on the Next G™ network. The solution, which is perfect for small and medium enterprises, combines an Activesync push email service, a mobile web browsing data allowance and helpdesk support at a single, easy to manage monthly fixed price. The MMES solution starts from AUD$39.95 per month, per service.
HTC is about to make Legend available
January 27th, 2010 by admin in Google, HTC
HTC seems to be on a roll with an entire slew of new and upcoming smartphones heading our way, and another interesting model would be the HTC Legend which boasts an unibody aluminum casing alongside plastic inserts for the cover to be easily removable, making it a snap to access the SIM card carriage, microSD memory card slot and battery. Word also has it that the Legend will sport a 5.0-megapixel camera, an AMOLED display at a high 480 x 800 resolution count and an optical sensor trackpad similar to the one found on the Bravo. Let us keep our fingers crossed that Android 2.1 will ship with the Legend…
Sharp to Commercialize Solar-Powered Mobile Phone SOLAR HYBRID SH6230C for the Chinese Market
January 27th, 2010 by admin in sharp
Sharp Corporation will commercialize a mobile phone equipped with a solar cell module for the Chinese market from this February. This will be the first solar-powered mobile phone by Sharp for the overseas markets.
Sharp introduced solar-powered mobile phones into the Japanese market in 2009. These handsets have proven popular, reflecting a recent surge in the number of ecologically minded consumers.
The SH6230C is equipped with advanced technology originally developed in Japan, including Sharp’s proprietary solar cell module, a large 2.9-inch LCD screen, and a 5-megapixel autofocus camera. Given the increasing demand for the solar charging function, Sharp will bring the solar-powered mobile phones to the global markets.
Sharp will also introduce into the Chinese market two models (SH6220C and SH6228C) incorporating Memory LCD. The Memory LCD is a low-power-consuming display with high visibility under the daylight. The Memory LCD can display such information as the time and e-mail status at all times
HTC HD2 Almost Certainly Getting Windows Mobile 7
January 17th, 2010 by admin in HTC
Smartphone users who want to buy a device that they know will get an upgrade to Windows Mobile 7 when it’s released this fall should seriously consider the HTC HD2 — sources at HTC have said this device will be getting an upgrade to the next major version of this operating system from Microsoft.
HTC Russia recently promised that the HD2 will be getting Windows Mobile 7, and warned that this would be the only current model from this company to do so. This message came in the form of a Tweet, which was quickly removed.
In addition, Terry Snelling on the HTC customer support team reportedly e-mailed a customer a promise that the HD2 will be getting the version 7 upgrade when it becomes available in November.
What’s Coming in Windows Mobile 7?
There has been no official word from HTC on upgrades to the next version of Windows Mobile because Microsoft has not yet formally announced it. This might happen at the Mobile World Congress next month, though.
At this point, few specifics are known, but it is reportedly going to make Windows phones more appealing to consumers with a new look that offers much greater support for fingertip control and capacitive touchscreens.
An Overview of the HTC HD2
The HD2 (AKA the HTC Leo) is possibly the most cutting-edge model available today with Microsoft’s mobile operating system; it has 1 GHz processor, and sports a 4.3-inch WVGA capacitive display with multi-touch support.
It was one of the first devices on the market with Microsoft’s Windows Mobile 6.5 Pro, but it has a new version of HTC’s custom user interface layered on top. This used to be called TouchFLO, but has just been renamed HTC Sense to reflect a greater focus on consumers.
It lacks a hardware keyboard, but that’s just about the only feature it doesn’t have.
The HTC HD2 is the first Windows Mobile smartphone with a capacitive display that supports multi-touch, so users can resize websites, Microsoft Office files, PDF documents and pictures easier with a pinch of their fingers.
This 4.3-inch display is the largest yet on a smartphone running Microsoft’s OS, and has a WVGA (800×480) resolution.
Naturally, the HD2 has mobile broadband (7.2 Mbps HSDPA), plus it includes Wi-Fi b/g and Bluetooth 2.1. It is even be able to act as a Wi-Fi router for another computer.
It also includes a whopping 448 MB of RAM, a 5 MPx camera with auto-focus, a microSD card reader, GPS receiver, 1,230 mAh battery, and a 3.5 mm headset jack.
This HTC device comes with Windows Mobile’s standard collection of mobile apps: Outlook, Office, Media Player. Opera Mobile is the default web browser.
Coming to T-Mobile USA
The HD2 was launched in Europe and Asia this fall, and currently is available in the U.S. only from gray-market retails.
However, T-Mobile USA announced last week that it will be releasing this high-end smartphone at some point in the spring.
Microsoft plans to present new Mobile Windows in February
January 15th, 2010 by admin in Microsoft
Microsoft Corp. plans to unveil its new mobile-phone operating system next month, a bid to reverse market share losses to Google Inc. and Apple Inc., according to a person familiar with the matter, the Bloomberg reports.
The company may use the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona to demonstrate the new software, called Windows Mobile 7, said the person, who didn’t want to be identified because the plans are confidential. The decision isn’t final, the person said.
Microsoft is counting on the software to reignite enthusiasm for Windows Mobile among consumers and phone makers. The last update — Windows Mobile 6.5, which came out in October — didn’t do enough to advance the software, said Matt Rosoff, an analyst at Kirkland, Washington-based Directions on Microsoft.
“The sooner they show Windows Mobile 7, the better,” he said. “The longer Microsoft delays and the longer they are perceived as having a mobile operating system that just doesn’t look modern, the less consumer interest there will be and handset manufacturers will look at other options.”
Debbie Anderson, a spokeswoman for Redmond, Washington- based Microsoft, declined to comment on the timing of an announcement. “We’re always working on future versions and have nothing new to announce,” she said.
‘Almost Nothing’
Microsoft has said “almost nothing” about Windows Mobile 7, Rosoff said. Chief Executive Officer Steve Ballmer said a year ago that the program would come out in 2010. Microsoft doesn’t produce its own phone, just an operating system for partners to use.
Windows Mobile has lost market share to Apple’s iPhone, Research In Motion Ltd.’s BlackBerry and models that use Google’s Android software, according to Stamford, Connecticut- based Gartner Inc. Android is a freely available operating system used by Motorola Inc., HTC Corp. and other manufacturers. Google, based in Mountain View, California, introduced its own phone based on the software this month.
Android is “a particular threat” to win over handset makers looking to ditch the Windows software, Rosoff said.
Microsoft rose 61 cents to $30.96 yesterday in Nasdaq Stock Market trading. The shares climbed 57 percent last year.
Microsoft’s share of the smartphone operating-system market shrank to 7.9 percent in the third quarter, compared with 11 percent in the year-earlier period, according to Gartner.
Market Share
Research In Motion’s share rose to 21 percent from 16 percent, while Apple increased to 17 percent from 13 percent. Android had 3.5 percent of the market in the quarter, up from none a year earlier.
Microsoft’s next mobile operating system “really does move the bar forward, not in an evolutionary way from where we are today, but it’s something that feels, looks, acts and performs completely different,” Robbie Bach, a Microsoft president who oversees the mobile business, told analysts at the Consumer Electronics Show this month.
The company needs it, Rosoff said.
“Their lack of execution so far is very troubling,” he said. “It’s always possible to turn it around with a great product, particularly in the mobile space because people buy new handsets every two years. But nothing about their execution so far gives me any confidence that will happen.”
LG turns to Google Android instead of Windows Mobile
January 14th, 2010 by admin in Google, LG
In the absence of a new version of Windows Mobile, LG said it plans to use Google Android on more than half its smartphones, despite a recent pledge to use primarily Microsoft’s mobile operating system.
On Wednesday, LG said that at least 10 of the 20 smartphones it plans to introduce this year will be based on Android. The rest will run Windows Mobile and Linux. In a statement, LG said its hopes are particularly high for Android phones.
LG said just under a year ago that it would make Windows Mobile its primary - although not exclusive - phone software platform over the next four years. It also said it planned to launch 50 Windows Mobile phones during that period, including 25 in 2012.
But Microsoft has been slow to make Windows Mobile more competitive in a new smartphone landscape first defined by the iPhone. Since LG announced its agreement with Microsoft, Android has gained momentum while Windows Mobile has stagnated and lost market share. Microsoft is expected to release Windows Mobile 7 sometime this year.
In the meantime, about 20 Android phones have been released from various hardware makers. The introduction of the Nexus One, made by HTC and sold exclusively by Google online, does not appear to have discouraged LG. Some onlookers wondered if Google’s decision to sell phones itself might dissuade manufacturers from choosing Android.
Microsoft has been working with LG to “lay the foundation for an increase in scale,” it said in a statement. “We’re very pleased with the long term trajectory of our relationship with LG and look forward to bringing a number of new phones to market in 2010.”
According to research from IDC, LG is the third-largest mobile-phone maker by volume, but it does not yet rank among the top five smartphone makers. It has lofty aspirations. On Wednesday LG said it hopes to achieve a double-digit share of the smartphone market in 2012. Currently, fifth-place Samsung has 1.3 percent market share, IDC said.
Giorgio Armani, Samsung and Microsoft present the new Smartphone
January 10th, 2010 by admin in Giorgio Armani, samsung
Giorgio Armani, Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., and Microsoft are proud to present the new Giorgio Armani-Samsung smartphone, the most elegant and functional mobile on the market.
Giorgio Armani personally designed this stylish smartphone, as he did with the first Giorgio Armani Samsung mobile in 2007 and the Emporio Armani Samsung “Night Effect” mobile in 2008.
In 2009, the new smartphone makes its debut with more powerful functions and superior usability. The next rendition of this style and technology partnership includes a Microsoft Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system, a unique two step tilt hinge form factor with both full touch screen and QWERTY keyboard hybrid, and a stunning 3.5 inch Ultra Brilliant AMOLED display.
The Giorgio Armani-Samsung smartphone is part of an innovative brand alliance of portable electronics and household products by Giorgio Armani and Samsung Electronics. This phone stands out due to the innovative blend of Giorgio Armani’s refined style and Samsung Electronics’ cutting-edge technology.
Giorgio Armani, President and CEO of Giorgio Armani S.p.A., commented:
“Today more than ever, elegant dressing is part of daily business life. When Samsung asked me to design the new business and lifestyle smartphone I decided to use my fashion aesthetic to create it. I simply aim to create a smartphone which is not only an elegant tool but also functional and useful, perfect for today’s managers. The result is a unique smartphone perfectly suited to every moment of one’s business and private day. This is the Armani aesthetic - to combine beauty with function in a simple and timeless way.”
Sandeep Saihgal, general manager of mobile phones, Samsung Gulf Electronics commented: “We are delighted to have reached another milestone in the collaboration between Giorgio Armani and Samsung Electronics. This latest-generation mobile masterfully combines our experience in technology with a design from one of the world’s best known designers, and the functions offered by Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system. What’s more, the Giorgio Armani-Samsung smartphone is a demonstration of our commitment to offering customers cutting-edge technology in our products, along with exclusive design and fashion.”
“Mobile phones armed with Windows Mobile bring together the best of the Web, the PC, and mobile phones so that people can connect instantly to the experiences they care about,” said Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft Corp. “But people want more than just a useful device - they want a phone that offers design qualities that match their personality and lifestyle. The Giorgio Armani-Samsung smartphone we’re announcing today with Giorgio Armani and Samsung combines technology innovation and fashion to deliver a great mobile phone that also fulfills the desire for style and elegance.”
Designed to standout in the crowd
Like previous Giorgio Armani Samsung Mobile, the new device is designed by Giorgio Armani, reflecting his simple and graceful design philosophy. The unique two-step 30-degree tilt hinge form factor combines sophisticated design with exceptional usability. The phone also comes in a distinctive and elegant bronze gold color, which coordinates perfectly with Giorgio Armani’s suits.
Your mobile business partner
The new Giorgio Armani-Samsung smartphone offers always-on connectivity tools including 7.2Mbps HSDPA, 5.76Mbps HSUPA and WiFi access. With its unique form factor supporting full touch and QWERTY at same time, the phone provides a dynamic mobile internet experience through Push e-mail with Microsoft Exchange and full internet browsing.
The Giorgio Armani-Samsung smartphone comes with the new Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system. It’s one of the first phones available with the innovative Windows Mobile 6.5 operating system, which will lead the way to a new generation of mobile services and applications. Windows Mobile 6.5 includes a new start page and dashboard that simply and intuitively displays key productivity features such as e-mails, text messages, missed calls, and calendar appointments.
It also includes a touch interface that provides quick access to the main functions of the smartphone. The free My Phone service, which is a newly added Windows Mobile 6.5 application, lets users access, manage, and easily run backups of the personal information contained in the device using a password-protected Web-based service. Synchronization and automatic backups guarantee users that their contacts, appointments, text messages, and other information is kept up-to-date and is always easy to retrieve if the phone is lost or when changing phones.
Work hard but play harder
To satisfy business professionals, who want to easily and efficiently manage their work and personal lives, the Giorgio Armani-Samsung smartphone offers the latest multi-media features such as a 5-megapixel camera, a music player and a video player supporting various types of multimedia formats. The phone comes with 3.5″ ultra brilliant AMOLED screen for viewing videos and slide shows in high-resolution and with reduced power consumption. Furthermore, it offers 8 Gigabytes of internal memory and an extendable microSD slot up to 32GB to store multimedia content.
The Giorgio Armani-Samsung smartphone also offers GPS navigation, so users can get their bearings wherever work or life takes them.