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Mobile Phones News :Motorola Defy Rugged Android Smartphone Review

admin — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 03:48:29 +0000

Motorola Defy is probably the only rugged Android smartphone you can buy in the market. Featuring a 3.7-inch display with Gorilla Glass protection, the Defy s dust proof and water resistant protecting you from life’s little challenges like a sudden rain shower, spilt drink, or dropping

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Motorola Defy is probably the only rugged Android smartphone you can buy in the market. Featuring a 3.7-inch display with Gorilla Glass protection, the Defy s dust proof and water resistant protecting you from life’s little challenges like a sudden rain shower, spilt drink, or dropping your phone in the sand. Check out the review on Android Community

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Mobile Phones News :Verizon 4G LTE SIM Cards Soon Available For Purchase

admin — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 03:48:29 +0000

Verizon is coming with their 4G LTE Sim Cards. Although Verizon did not normally use a SIM cards, a leaked photo has revealed an upcoming SIM card for LTE service. As it appears on the picture, it will be the first LTE SIM Cards in the world. No further information is available but we will [...]

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Verizon is coming with their 4G LTE Sim Cards. Although Verizon did not normally use a SIM cards, a leaked photo has revealed an upcoming SIM card for LTE service. As it appears on the picture, it will be the first LTE SIM Cards in the world. No further information is available but we will definitely keeping track on this.

[via Droid Life]

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Mobile Phone Review :Rumor: More Nexus S Leaked Photos, with Android 2.3

admin — Fri, 26 Nov 2010 03:47:56 +0000

The next Google Nexus series smartphone is leaked again on the net. Although the photos seems to be taken secretly and blur, one of them is showing the Android 2.3 OS running on the Nexus S. The Nexus S has a WVGA display, could be using a 4-inch Super AMOLED panel, dual core ArmV7 CPU [...]

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The next Google Nexus series smartphone is leaked again on the net. Although the photos seems to be taken secretly and blur, one of them is showing the Android 2.3 OS running on the Nexus S. The Nexus S has a WVGA display, could be using a 4-inch Super AMOLED panel, dual core ArmV7 CPU and support 720p video recording. Check out more photos over at xda-developers.

Here are some specs of the Nexus S:

* ArmV7 CPU – Could be Dual Core
* Open GL ES Supported
* 512 or 328MB Ram (Not 100% known)
* 1GB or 2GB Internal Memory (Not 100% known)
* 800×480 Screen Resolution
* 4″ Screen Size
* SuperAmoled2 – Possibly
* 720P HD Video

Other than these leaked photos, check out the best leaked on the Nexus S here

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Mobile Phone News and Reviews :iPhone 4 Leaked in CDMA Dressing?

admin — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 09:41:39 +0000

US iPhone users have been locked in with AT&T because it is the only carrier that can offer the iPhone 4. Rumors on the iPhone 4 launching on the Verizon Wireless’ CDMA network recently seems to be on track with the new spy photos of a CDMA iPhone 4 prototype. According

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US iPhone users have been locked in with AT&T because it is the only carrier that can offer the iPhone 4. Rumors on the iPhone 4 launching on the Verizon Wireless’ CDMA network recently seems to be on track with the new spy photos of a CDMA iPhone 4 prototype.

According to RichyRich website, the N92DVT (Design Verification Test) device in its photos are the CDMA version of iPhone 4. It has been spotted in Vietnam, also comes with a micro SIM card slot like the GSM version.

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Mobile Phone Review :Sony Ericsson Preview Xperia X10 Android 2.1, Ease Your Waiting Pain

admin — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 09:41:39 +0000

If you are one of the Xperia X10 users, Sony Ericsson has posted a few videos on the upcoming Android 2.1 for Xperia X10. The company has last promised to bring the software updates available by end of this month. The software updates will not only bring your X10 to a newer (not newest)

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If you are one of the Xperia X10 users, Sony Ericsson has posted a few videos on the upcoming Android 2.1 for Xperia X10. The company has last promised to bring the software updates available by end of this month. The software updates will not only bring your X10 to a newer (not newest) Android 2.1, but also adding HD video recording, new pre-loaded backup software, 5 home screens and integrated contact list with social network.

Good news is the release schedule of end October is still on track, although you might only get it in November depends on your region. Check out the video below:

The current plan still holds to start the roll-out towards the end of October and onwards. (As mentioned earlier the roll-out is done gradually though so it will take some time before all different versions get the update.)

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[via Sony Ericsson]

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Mobile Phone Review :HTC 7 Mozart And Samsung Omnia 7 Available For Orange October 20th

admin — Sat, 23 Oct 2010 09:41:39 +0000

The first two Windows Phone 7 handsets, HTC 7 Mozart and Samsung Omina 7 will be available in UK tomorrow. Orange UK is the main carrier for the two WP7 phones. Orange’s Oxford Street store which located in the center of London will open their store’s doors at 7:00 a.m. local

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The first two Windows Phone 7 handsets, HTC 7 Mozart and Samsung Omina 7 will be available in UK tomorrow. Orange UK is the main carrier for the two WP7 phones. Orange’s Oxford Street store which located in the center of London will open their store’s doors at 7:00 a.m. local time tomorrow.

Here’s a run through for both devices. The HTC 7 Mozart features a 3.7-inch WVGA resolution, Super LCD Display, 8-megapixel camera, Dolby sound and a 1GHz processor. While, the Samsung’s Omnia 7 has a 4.0-inch Super-AMOLED touchscreen and a 1 GHz processor. Orange giving out the device for free if you’re a new costumer. The new contract will cost £35 per month for the 7 Mozart and £40 per month for the Omnia 7.

Press Released:

UK’S FIRST WINDOWS® PHONE 7s GO ON SALE AT ORANGE’S OXFORD STREET STORE TOMORROW AT 7:00AM

20th October 2010: The HTC 7 Mozart, available only on Orange, and the stylish HD Voice enabled Samsung Omnia 7 will go on sale from 7am tomorrow morning in Orange’s Oxford Street shop (155-157 Oxford Street) – offering customers the opportunity to be the first to get their hands on a Windows® Phone 7 in the UK.

To help support the launch, Capital FM Breakfast Show presenters Johnny Vaughan and Lisa Snowdon, will head to the store following their morning breakfast show and will be offering prizes to those in store from 10am. Furthermore, anyone who buys a Windows Phone in the Oxford Street store tomorrow will receive a free Bluetooth headset whilst stocks last.

As Microsoft’s key UK partner, Orange last week announced it is exclusively offering UK customers the sleek HTC 7 Mozart, as well as ranging the stylish Samsung Omnia 7 with Windows Phone 7.

Both phones feature quick-link access to the following Orange applications and services, which are integrated into Windows Phone’s unique Start screen:

* Orange Wednesdays: 2-4-1 cinema ticket app – allowing you to read reviews, watch trailers as well as redeem 2-4-1 vouchers all from your handset
* Orange Maps: Your personal navigation system, offering turn-by-turn GPS guidance
* Your Orange: To help you keep up-to-date and manage your Orange account – access help articles and get the latest info on your Magic Numbers
* Orange Daily: Bringing you a selection of at-a-glance news, sport and weather content as well as extras such as Wikipedia

For more information on the HTC 7 Mozart or Samsung Omnia 7, go to www.orange.co.uk

[via boygeniusreport]

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Mobile Phone Review :Samsung Intercept Heading To Virgin Mobile

admin — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 03:10:33 +0000

Virgin Mobile finally get their first Android handset. They’re receiving the Samsung Intercept. A pretty decent Android device comes with QWERTY keyboard. Sadly, there are no words on pricing or release date. We can ensure you guys that the device will be arriving pretty soon.

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Virgin Mobile finally get their first Android handset. They’re receiving the Samsung Intercept. A pretty decent Android device comes with QWERTY keyboard. Sadly, there are no words on pricing or release date.

We can ensure you guys that the device will be arriving pretty soon. On the Facebook page, one of the Virgil Mobile folks, Sir Branson mention several things.

Sir Branson’s brand says:

The question of an Android coming to Virgin Mobile has been a hot topic lately here on Facebook. Well, we’re happy to confirm that our next handset launch will be the Samsung Intercept. Check out the photo below, get excited, & stay tuned over the next few weeks for more information!

[via IntoMobile]

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Mobile Phone News and Reviews :Nokia N8 Gets Delay Until October

admin — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 03:10:33 +0000

It seems the rumor regarding N8 arrival is delay has proven to be true. Nokia decided to delay the launching of N8 for a few more weeks. They mention that everything is still working according to their plans on launching the device in late Q3 2010. But for sure is not this month but rather [...]

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It seems the rumor regarding N8 arrival is delay has proven to be true. Nokia decided to delay the launching of N8 for a few more weeks. They mention that everything is still working according to their plans on launching the device in late Q3 2010. But for sure is not this month but rather next month.

Nokia said that the pre-order of N8 has blew their expectation. Unfortunately, they have to held back the shipping date because they want to provides the best users experience for their customer. They has confirmed that those who pre-order N8 will received their device by October. Check out the official statement by Nokia.

Official Statement

The amount of preorders has exceeded our expectations and we are working hard to deliver the Nokia N8 to the market. In some markets [including the U.S.], we had planned to start delivering the Nokia N8s to our pre-order customers by the end of September. To ensure a great user experience, we have decided to hold the shipments for a few weeks to do some final amends. We’re thrilled with the response that we’ve had to the Nokia N8 and assure everyone who’ve pre-ordered it already that it’ll be worth the wait! We expect consumers to get their Nokia N8s during October.

[via Slashgear]

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Mobile Phones News :iPhone 4 Available in China from September 25

admin — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 03:10:33 +0000

Apple and China Unicom are finally going to offer the new iPhone 4 in China this Saturday. It will start selling the iPhone 4 at the China Unicom shop as well as the Apple’s own retail stores. Apple® today announced that iPhone® 4 will be available to customers in China beginning

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Apple and China Unicom are finally going to offer the new iPhone 4 in China this Saturday. It will start selling the iPhone 4 at the China Unicom shop as well as the Apple’s own retail stores.

Apple® today announced that iPhone® 4 will be available to customers in China beginning Saturday, September 25 at 8:00 a.m. at Apple Retail Stores including the new Apple Store® Hong Kong Plaza in Shanghai and the new Apple Store Xidan Joy City in Beijing opening on the same day. iPhone 4 will also be available on Saturday at China Unicom retail stores for qualified buyers with a new two year contract.

iPhone 4 features FaceTime®, which makes the dream of video calling a reality, and Apple’s stunning new Retina™ display, the highest resolution display ever built into a phone, resulting in super crisp text, images and video. iPhone 4 also features a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, HD video recording, Apple’s A4 processor, a 3-axis gyro and up to 40 percent longer talk time—in a beautiful all-new design of glass and stainless steel that is the thinnest smartphone in the world. iPhone 4 comes with iOS 4, the newest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, which includes over 100 new features. The revolutionary App Store℠ provides access to more than 250,000 apps including the new iMovie® app built just for iPhone 4.

Customers who buy their iPhone 4 at an Apple Retail Store will receive free Personal Setup service, helping them customize their new iPhone by setting up their email, loading their favorite apps from the App Store, and other tips to get up and running before they leave the store. In addition, Apple Retail Stores will host special workshops throughout the day to help customers learn more about iPhone 4. Every Apple Retail Store is staffed by a highly trained team of passionate employees who deliver innovative services like these, plus free technical support at the Genius Bar®.

Pricing & Availability
iPhone 4 will be sold in China through Apple’s retail stores for a suggested retail price of CNY4,999 for the 16GB model and CNY5,999 for 32GB model without a contract. At China Unicom stores, iPhone 4 will be available for qualified buyers with a new two year contract, sold separately. For pricing and tariff information please visit www.10010.com. The new Apple Store Hong Kong Plaza is located at 282 Huaihai Zhong Road, Shanghai. The new Apple Store Xidan Joy City is located in the Joy City shopping center at 131 North Xidan Avenue, Beijing. For more information please visit www.apple.com.cn.

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Mobile Phone Review :Google Docs Editing Coming to Android and iPad

admin — Wed, 22 Sep 2010 03:10:33 +0000

While announcing its 3 million business customers on its Google Apps service, Google has also revealed its plan to add the new mobile editing feature for Google Docs on Android smartphones and Apple iPad. Not much details are available though. You can expect to see the new addition

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While announcing its 3 million business customers on its Google Apps service, Google has also revealed its plan to add the new mobile editing feature for Google Docs on Android smartphones and Apple iPad. Not much details are available though. You can expect to see the new addition in few weeks time according to the blog post.

Second, today we demonstrated new mobile editing capabilities for Google Docs on the Android platform and the iPad. In the next few weeks, co-workers around the world will soon be able to co-edit files simultaneously from an even wider array of devices.

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