Techy Blog: May 2009

Sunday, May 31, 2009

Nokia 6600i Slider Surfaces

Nokia presented the Nokia 6600i slide, a timeless beauty for imaging and sharing. The beauty is Nokia’s smallest 5 megapixel slider to date, and having it in your pocket you will never miss a moment to bring stories alive with the great snapshots.

In addition to its superb imaging capabilities, the Nokia 6600i slide indulges the quality-conscious consumer with its compact and elegant design which it has inherited from the commended Nokia 6600 slide. The brushed steel covers and chrome center key constitute both understated elegance as well as visual simplicity, and discreet tap commands bring the display alive, snooze alerts and silence or reject incoming phone calls.

The combination of 3G connectivity and excellent imaging capabilities, 5 megapixel camera with dual LED flash, and bright 2.2” display with 16 million colors, make capturing and sharing of memorable moments via various Internet services truly enjoyable. With an additional micro SD card the memory is expandable up to 16GB. In-box come a 1GB micro SD card and the Nokia stereo headset WH-203 with FM radio.

The Nokia 6600i slide has an estimated retail price of EUR 200 excluding taxes and subsidies and it is expected to start shipping in select markets in the third quarter of 2009.

Source : www.3g.co.uk

Toshiba TG01 Ships with Advanced Multimedia Applications

ArcSoft announced that a complete set of its multimedia applications has been adopted by Toshiba to accompany its Windows Mobile 6.1 Smartphone TG01, launching in European and other global markets.

TG01 ( inset left ) is a 9.9 mm thick Windows Mobile 6.1 Smart phone, with a 4.1-inch WVGA, 800 x 480 pixel resistive touch screen, and 1 GHz GPU. It supports 3G HSPA, WiFi, GPS and A-GPS. This powerful device comes equipped with a full suite of ArcSoft’s applications, including MMS composer, photo viewer and editor, video editor, and a streaming player, providing rich functionalities while maintaining a friendly and intuitive user experience.

“ArcSoft aims to provide a cutting-edge multimedia software solution for mobile phone manufacturers,” said Minoru Tomijima, General Manager and Vice President of ArcSoft K.K. “This project not only proves our leadership position in the industry but also marks an important step for us to enter the competitive mobile market in Japan.”

TG01 is the latest Windows Mobile Smartphone by Toshiba, with an extremely slim body, display and powerful CPU. It comes with the complete set of ArcSoft’s advanced multimedia solution.

About Toshiba

Toshiba is a world leader and innovator in pioneering high technology, a diversified manufacturer and marketer of advanced electronic and electrical products spanning information & communications systems; digital consumer products; electronic devices and components; power systems, including nuclear energy; industrial and social infrastructure systems; and home appliances. Toshiba was founded in 1875, and today operates a global network of more than 730 companies, with 199,000 employees worldwide and annual sales surpassing US$67 billion.

Source : www.3g.co.uk

DOCOMO and Telefonica to Toshiba Windows Mobile Handset

NTT DOCOMO and Telefónica announced today that a Windows Mobile handset model made by Toshiba Corporation will be introduced by both companies in their respective Japanese and Spanish markets in June to July as part of a plan for various joint undertakings by the two mobile operators.

The companies selected the full touch-panel model as an ideal offering for users seeking a versatile, stylish handset. DOCOMO will sell the handset in Japan as the docomo PRO series™ T-01A (officially announced on May 19) and Telefónica will sell it in Spain as the TG01.

DOCOMO and Telefónica are now considering various other initiatives to mutually strengthen corporate competitiveness and customer satisfaction in their respective markets, including a joint study of possible services and applications for open OS handsets.

DOCOMO Senior Vice President and Product Department Managing Director Kiyohito Nagata said: "DOCOMO looks forward to working with global operators such as Telefónica to jointly develop mobile services and applications for mutually enhanced global competitiveness. At the same time, we would be pleased if such efforts have the added effect of supporting Japanese mobile phone manufacturers in their attempts to expand handset sales overseas."

"Operating system platforms are becoming more and more important to drive the extraordinary growth of mobile internet business. DOCOMO and Telefónica are leading operators in their respective markets and this is a great opportunity to provide their customers with best-in-class products and solutions," said Luis Ezcurra, Manager of Handsets and Multimedia of Telefónica España.

Source : www.3g.co.uk

Wednesday, May 27, 2009

Nokia Launch Three New Internet Handsets

Nokia 2730 classic

Nokia 2720 fold

Nokia 7020

NTT DOCOMO Unveils 18 New Handsets

The Return of the 3 Skypephone S2

Not so long ago (September 2008 in fact) in a 3 Store near you, the launch of a sleek, clever little phone created a wave in the telecoms industry. That phone was the 3 Skypephone S2 which, with its clean simplicity and clever Skype integration wooed media and consumers alike.

In fact it proved so popular that last month we ran out of stock completely and our shelves were left sadly bereft of the cheeky little number.

We know you’ve missed it but worry not because (cue the drum rolls) the S2 is back and raring to help consumers save even more money through 3’s new promise of free calls forever on Skype.

For a one off cost of £69.99 you can join the cool kids in the S2-owning crowd. With the free pay as you go SIM card, you’re good to go with free calls on Skype forever. No top ups, no hidden charges; it’s a no brainer!

Source : www.3g.co.uk

Monday, May 18, 2009

HTC Magic Review

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Sony Ericsson W705 Zeemote Edition Phone

Sony Ericsson today announced a partnership with Zeemote®, the recognised leader in wireless controller technology and products for mobile devices, to launch a console-style mobile gaming experience in the UK for the first time.

The Sony Ericsson W705 will be exclusively available on T-Mobile, bundled with a Zeemote® JS1 Bluetooth Mobile Gaming Controller and pre-loaded with the Fast & Furious Zeemote Ready™ game. The compact and comfortable controller features a highly responsive thumbstick and four action buttons to provide users with a truly fun and immersive mobile gaming experience. Fast & Furious, published by I-Play, boasts stunning graphics and addictive game play, bringing to life the sheer speed and intensity of real life street racing behind the wheel of over 32 muscle, import tuner and exotic cars.

Sony Ericsson C905+ Review

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T-Mobile launches latest addition to its exclusive MDA range - the Compact V

T-Mobile today announces the launch of the MDA Compact V, an advanced touchscreen smartphone designed exclusively for T-Mobile which combines elegant styling with an impressive feature list, including access to the latest mobile internet and entertainment services.

Motorola Announce Motion-Enabled 3G Mobile Device

Shake things up with MOTO W7 Active Edition, a motion-enabled 3G mobile device announced by Motorola. Designed for those who want a "moving" phone experience, MOTO W7 is equipped with an accelerometer that senses your body's motions, orientation and hand gestures to perform tasks.

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3G Netbook Launched by Lenovo

Lenovo announced the IdeaPad S10-2 netbook ( inset )to give online enthusiasts, social networkers and mobile consumers the latest in connectivity, entertainment and performance features to keep them better connected and enjoying their computing experience anytime, anywhere.

The new IdeaPad S10-2 netbook gives consumers even cooler netbook features – models with 3G connectivity 1 and 2, the rich sound of Dolby headphone technology for music and movies and long battery life.

Lenovo also made the IdeaPad S10-2 netbook thinner and lighter than the previous IdeaPad S10 netbook, and packaged the netbook in an expressive, colorful new ring pattern design.

“With the netbook scene rapidly changing, consumers are telling us they want to merge the capabilities of their most commonly used sources of electronic entertainment, such as digital photographs, online TV, music and social networks all into one portable and affordable device,” said Dion Weisler, vice president, Business Operations, Idea Product Group, Lenovo. “We’ve incorporated that feedback into our new IdeaPad S10-2 netbook, giving consumers around the world more ways to connect with options for wireless connectivity, a more portable and expressive design and entertainment-packed features.”

Source: www.3g.co.uk

Saturday, May 9, 2009

T-Mobile Launches MDA Compact V

T-Mobile announced the launch of the MDA Compact V, an advanced touchscreen smartphone designed exclusively for T-Mobile which combines elegant styling with an impressive feature list, including access to the latest mobile internet and entertainment services.

Building on the success of last year’s T-Mobile MDA Compact IV, the Compact V is the latest in T-Mobile’s exclusive MDA portfolio, a collection of high-end smartphones designed for those who won’t compromise on either sophisticated style or outstanding functionality.

Nokia Unveil The E52

Nokia E52 was revealed in Warsaw and boasts astounding talk time - eight whole hours before you need to recharge. It also makes the most of Nokia’s email functionality thanks to Nokia Messaging, making email set-up on the device simple and fast.

What’s more, the new Nokia E52 comes with noise cancellation, so now you’ll be heard clearly no matter where you’re calling from. All this comes on top of the features we’ve come to expect from Eseries devices including A-GPS, high-speed HSDPA and HSUPA connections, and a 3.2-megapixel camera.

The impressive battery provides plenty of power to keep you going through the working day. Alongside marathon talk time comes generous standby time in excess of 23 days. The Nokia E52 could easily replace your desk phone.

Mobile VPN is built in to make it easy to access company intranets. This comes with Call Connect support, which enables businesses to integrate Nokia mobile devices with corporate phone systems, enabling users to be contactable through a single number, have a single voicemail box and offer least-cost call routing.

Getting up and running with email is simple. Support for Nokia Messaging, Mail for Exchange and IBM Lotus Notes Traveller make it simple to add personal or work email accounts to the device and the new to the E52 email user interface makes accessing your email a joy.

The Nokia E52 will ship with a 1GB microSD card and a free 60 day trial for Files on Ovi. It’ll be available in two colours, metal grey and golden aluminium which will help show off the 2.4-inch display (which also has automatic landscape support). The device also sports a compass alongside Nokia Maps and A-GPS. Plus, with speedy HSDPA (10.2Mb per second) and newer HSUPA upload access at up to 2Mb per second, the E52 is equipped for effortless content sharing on the move.

The Nokia E52 is slated to go on sale in the second half of this year at an estimated retail price of €245, before taxes or subsidies.

Nokia E52 Specifications

Size: 116 x 49 x 9.9 mm
Weight: 98g
Display: 2.4 inch QVGA (320 x 240 pixels) with up to 16 million colors
Camera: 3.2 megapixels with flash
Email support for Mail for Exchange, IBM Lotus Notes Traveler, Nokia Messaging, POP/IMAP and selected 3rd party solutions
Built-in GPS: with Assisted GPS (A-GPS) support and Nokia Maps
Memory: Up to 60Mb phone memory with 1GB in-box MicroSD card, supports up to 16GB MicroSD memory
Connectivity: High speed MicroUSB connector
Data connectivity: 3G, HSDPA, HSUPA, WLAN, EGPRS; Bluetooth 2.0 with A2DP stereo audio
Talk time: Up to 8 hours
Standby time: Up to 29 Days

Source: www.3g.co.uk

O2 Joggler Goes on Sale

O2 today announced that the ground-breaking O2 Joggler is now available to buy from O2 stores. Designed to help family life run more smoothly, the O2 Joggler is the digital evolution of the traditional family wall calendar. It is priced at £149.99 or free if taken instead of a handset at upgrade.

O2 also announced today that its “Your Family Bolt-on” will cost £7.50 per month and be available to all O2 customers from May 12th. The O2 Your Family Bolt-on will not only save families money, but also ensure that they are always connected to each other. One family member pays £7.50 per month and nominates four other O2 people to join their calling circle. All calls, text and picture messages within this calling circle are at no extra cost in the UK. Parents with children on Pay & Go O2 mobiles can have reassurance that their children can always reach them, regardless of how much credit is left; while children can save their credit for speaking to their friends.

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Tuesday, May 5, 2009

Samsung Classico Review

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Alcatel Lobster 621 Review

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Vodafone Exclusive HTC Magic Android Phone

The HTC Magic, exclusive in the UK to Vodafone and Vodafone’s first Android-powered smartphone, will be available to pre-order from today at vodafone.co.uk/magic, through Vodafone’s retail stores and by telesales.

The HTC Magic pricing starts from free on a two year contract at £35 per month including unlimited mobile internet use*, 600 minutes and unlimited texts. The phone will also come with a 2GB memory card. Customers who take advantage of the pre-order service online will also benefit from a great value offer from Vodafone and receive the £35 price plan £30.

The HTC Magic is an easy to use touch screen mobile, which allows users to personalise the way they use the internet on their mobile, as well as download relevant applications, ringtones and games thanks to direct access to the application-rich Android Market.

The new design includes six hard buttons for navigation, volume control, a call/hang up key, home button, menu button, and quick ‘Search’ key to make using the phone’s menus or searching the internet even quicker. The touch screen includes a responsive QWERTY keyboard which uses predictive text for speed and the ability to cut and paste.

There are plenty of new additions to the latest Android-powered phone including improvements to the fully functional web browser, with GoogleTM search and Vodafone live! on the home screen, which allows users to easily find information and discover the mobile internet experience. It also features stereo Bluetooth for audio, the ability to load pictures to Picasa Web AlbumsTM, and to record video and upload clips to YouTubeTM.

Source : www.3g.co.uk

Samsung Launches Tocco Lite

Samsung UK announced the launch of the Samsung Tocco Lite, in the UK market, the latest addition to the Tocco family. The Samsung Tocco Lite has enhanced social media features and will continue Samsung’s leadership in the touch screen market, delivering the style and features consumers come to expect from Samsung, at an ultra competitive mid-range price.

“The incredible success of the Samsung Tocco handset last year has paved the way for this latest addition to the Tocco family,” said Mark Mitchinson, Vice-President Samsung Mobile UK and Ireland. “With its vivid and responsive full touch screen, the Tocco Lite will appeal to consumers who want to access their social media sites in a simple and colourful way.”

The Samsung Tocco Lite uses online widgets to ensure users can keep their Facebook status up-to-date, log on to their Myspace page or browse YouTube for the latest videos, all from a simple one touch interface on the main menu screen. Users can also tag photos of their contacts on the device, as well as uploading their favourite shots to their own social networking sites.

The Tocco Lite offers all the multimedia features consumers would expect from a Samsung full touch device. The slim body incorporates a 3 Megapixel camera designed to capture spontaneous moments with family and friends, using enhanced features such as smile and face detection.

Featuring an FM radio, high quality 3.0” WQVGA touch screen, music recognition and Samsung DNSe 2.0 (Digital Natural Sound engine) which ensures natural, high quality sound, the Tocco Lite is a multimedia phone that keeps users entertained wherever and whenever.

The Samsung Tocco Lite is set to launch in UK stores mid May and will be supported by a £1.5 million marketing campaign.

Source : www.3g.co.uk