This blog dedicated to that little gadget we carry in our pocket everyday that connects us to the rest of humanity. Users will keep on finding new features and devices, which what this blog will talk.
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Wednesday, March 2, 2011
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As we all know, release dates are always subject to change but we’ve had word today that the first stock of the Samsung Galaxy S II i9100, both the 16GB & 32GB versions, will be landing mid to late March. This is slightly sooner than expected as it was previously thought that Samsung’s new superphone would not be available until some time in Q2.
The prices that we have listed are correct at this time, but are subject to change. Regrettably the 16GB model has increased in price since its original listing in the Clove website. If you place a pre order today, you will not be charged and once the final price and availability has been confirmed, you will be given the option to proceed with or cancel the order
For those of you that haven’t seen them already, here’s a run through of the specs of the Galaxy S 2:
Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
TouchWiz 4.0 UI
1 GHz dual-core Exynos processor
1GB RAM
4.3″ 480 x 800 Super AMOLED Plus display
16 or 32GB internal storage
Up to 32GB micro SDHC
NFC ready
A-GPS with Google Maps including Latitude, Places, Navigation (beta)
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Sunday, February 27, 2011
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TheNokia X2-01is a device for social networking and fast communications. It comes with a full QWERTY keypad and is aimed at those who can’t get enough of text messaging and status updates. This is bolstered by the new Communities app which integrates Facebook into the device. You can see friends’ updates directly from the homescreen and easily post your own updates and photos. With one click, you can dive into the application for a deeper view.
As befits an Xseries device, there’s also a healthy emphasis on music. There’s one click access to music, the media player, FM radio and the Ovi Music service, for unlimited access to a vast library of tunes, will be available in selected markets. There’s also Ovi Store, of course, for fresh apps. Ovi Life Tools will also be available in some territories.
It comes with a 2.4-inch QVGA screen and a VGA camera on the back. The Nokia X2-01 measures 119.4 x 59.8 x 14.3mm and weighs 107.5g. It supports memory cards up to 8GB. There’s no WiFi and only GPRS/EDGE data, but that’s compensated for by the low price.
Specifications :
Dimensions : 119.4 * 59.8 * 14.3 mm
Screen : TFT screen, 256,000 colors, 2.4 inches in size
Weight : 107.5 g
QWERTY keyboard
Memory : 55 MB of memory 64 MB RAM, 128 MB ROM and microSD card for memory extension upto 8 GB
GPRS
EDGE
Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP
VGA camera with a resolution of 640 * 480 pixels and video camera of resolution of 15 frames per second
Speaker phone with 3.5 mm audio jack
MP3 and MP4 player
Stereo FM Radio
Games
Flash Lite v3.0
Messaging through SMS, MMS and Email
Battery : 1020 mAh Li-Ion battery with standby power of 480 hours and talk time power of 5 hours
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Friday, February 25, 2011
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The Samsung S8530 Wave II runs the latest version of the Bada OS and has kept all the great features of the original: from the powerful CPU, to premium connectivity and HD video recording.
Another stand-out device from Samsung is S8530 Wave 2, it is said so because this attractive model offers a level of sophisticated aesthetic appeal which hardly match to other mobile units. In its compact design – the 123 mm x 59 mm wide, 11 mm thick, and 135 g in weight- S8530 packs expressive and impressive levels of technology and valuable features.
One of the most remarkable features included in Samsung S8530 Wave 2 is the 3.7 inch super clear LCD capacity touch screen that packs a pixel resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. It is able to deliver stunning quality imagery on the screen by virtue of 16 million colors.
The scratch resistant surface has the function to ensure longevity and making use the touchwiz user interface which is helpful for navigation purposes. This unit also packs other features like accelerometer and proximity sensors that are able to automate numerous tasks and to provide smart unlock as well as the additional benefit of handwriting recognition.
Speaking of the storage space, Samsung S8530 Wave 2 carries an internal memory with 2GB of capacity and there is a microSD card slot as an option for additional storage memory you can increase the memory capacity up to 32GB. Moreover, the options of connectivity are available through a range of connections like EDGE, GPRS, Bluetooth, and micro USB connectivity. To access the internet, there are HSDPA and Wi-Fi connection come as suggested options.
Furthermore, Samsung S8530 Wave 2 equips a 5.0MP camera that operates at 2592 x 1944 pixels and it couples a number of valuable features such as autofocus, smile and blink detection, face, image stabilization, geo-tagging, and touch focus. In fact, you are able to record video at 720 pixels and at 30 frames per second using the camera. Also, there is a secondary camera and a video light that complete the camera’s function.
Still, there are more features presented by Samsung S8530 Wave 2, these features provide a wide range of additional functionality like satellite navigation, MP4/MP3 player, a stereo FM radio, music recognition,organizer, image editor, and voice memo facility.
Apart from the features mentioned above, the primary specs included in Samsung S8530 Wave 2 are the 1GHz central processor and Bada operating system version 1.2. All in all, this unit is designed as a compact and stylish device that keeps focusing or concentrating on the parts of functionality and reliability.
Key features
3.7" 16M-color Super Clear LCD capacitive touchscreen, WVGA (480 x 800 pixels), multi-touch input, scratch-resistant glass surface
Slim and solid metal body
Bada OS 1.2 with Samsung Apps
ARM Cortex A8 based 1GHz CPU
Quad-band GSM support with dual-band HSPA
Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n connectivity with WPS support, Wi-Fi tethering
Built-in GPS receiver with A-GPS support, digital compass, Samsung LBS powered by ROUTE 66
5 MP autofocus camera with touch focus and LED flash, geotagging, face, smile and blink detection
720p video recording at 30fps
2GB internal storage, microSDHC card slot
Standard microUSB port and Bluetooth v3.0 with A2DP
Standard 3.5mm audio jack, TV out
Stereo FM radio with RDS, FM recording
Webkit-based Samsung Dolphin Browser 2.0 with Flash support
YouTube client, Facebook and Twitter integration
DivX/XviD video support
Good audio quality
Main disadvantages
Limited number of available applications
Super Clear LCD can’t match SuperAMOLED
Card slot under the battery
No lens protection
SatNav software only a 30-day trial
No ambient light sensor to adjust screen brightness automatically
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Thursday, February 24, 2011
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Sharp has officially announced its new sleek, elegant smartphone, named as Sharp Lynx SH-03C, which company claims as the first glasses-free 3D smartphone running on Google Android 2.1 OS, combining a new innovative, 3.8″ ASV LCD display, lightning-fast HSPA+ connectivity, 9.6 megapixel camera with auto-focus allows users to capture pictures in 3D, and 720p HD videos recording to enhance 3D experiences.
Using vertically zoned parallax barrier technology, users can view 3D with the naked-eye on Lynx SH-03C. Besides that, users also can convert 2D photos to 3D by software processing and watch mobile TV in 3D.
The new ultra-slim and lightweight Sharp Lynx SH-03C Android smartphone which measures 123 x 62 x 13.4 mm and weighs only 140 grams will be available in three colors – purple, black, and white through leading retailers.
Specs
Size: 123 x 62 x 13.4 mm
Weight: 140 grams
Continuous Stand-by Time: 410 hours (3G)
Continuous Talk Time: 270 minutes (3G)
Main Display: 3.8” (480 x 800) NEW MOBILE ASV LCD 65,536 colors
Camera: Recorded resolution: 9.5 megapixels with AF
OS: Android 2.1, upgradeable to 2.2
Connectivity: WiFi & Bluetooth
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Saturday, February 19, 2011
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BUILD & DESIGN
This 4.3-inch display can be viewed without special glasses, and LG has made some slight modifications to the user interface so that it can be entirely three dimensional.
The alternate user interface is engaged with a long press of a side key marked "3D", but it is quite hard on the eyes after long usage, and it is much easier to use the classic two-dimensional Android OS user interface.
3D video, images, and the user interface are not as convincing as they would be on screens which require glasses, but they are nevertheless effective.
However, images are not as sharp as on the displays of rival smartphones because of the dual-layer screen required for the 3D effect, but the colors are very intense.
This phone's biggest shortcoming is that it is very heavy, weighing in at 6.0 ounces (168 grams).
PERFORMANCE
Google's Android OS 2.2 was installed on a LG Optimus 3D prototype that I tried out, but it will be upgradeable to Android OS 2.3.
In my tests, I loved how everything functioned incredibly fast, regardless of whether I was using 2D or 3D functions. The 1 GHz dual-core processor from Texas Instruments was clearly a good choice.
This device has more than just a 3D screen; it also sports a stereoscopic back-facing camera with a 5 megapixel resolution intended for recording 3D videos.
Along with the launch of this phone, LG ventured into strategic partnership with YouTube, so the 3D films which the user records can be directly shared with this service`s 3D Channel, via a special application. Everyone can watch these, not only this phone's users, if they have the traditional blue and red glasses.
It's also nice that the Optimus 3D has a HDMI slot, which means that 3D content can be watched on TV sets that support this feature.
Google's Android OS 2.2 was installed on a LG Optimus 3D prototype that I tried out, but it will be upgradeable to Android OS 2.3.