Thursday, October 28, 2010
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Sunday, September 5, 2010
Samsung Wave 723 Flip Phone
The Samsung Wave 723 is the latest in the "Wave" range and will launch in Germany this September. It will then be released in the UK a short while later. The Wave 723's official title is the GT-S7230.
The Samsung Wave comes with the Bada operating system ( the second smartphone with Bada from Samsung ), 5 megapixel camera, crystal clear 3.2-inch TFT-LCD display with an application-centric interface, 3G and WiFi connectivity, Bluetooth and video record facility with HD TV out.
In addition, it benefits from the TouchWhiz 3.0 interface, Dolphin Browser 2.0 for Android, GPS and 16 GB of on board memory.
The Samsung Wave 723 is likely to be a budget smartphone but no pricing has currently been released. As soon as we hear more we will post it here.
Source : www.3g.co.uk
Dell Streak To Get Android 2.1
The latest internet rumours have suggested that O2 will launch Android 2.1 for the Dell Streak today or tommorow.
The Dell Streak originally shipped with Android 1.6, which is quite dated and this update will bring a number of improvements to the mobile.
New functions will be added which include 720p HD video recording from the rear-camera, native multi-touch support, document editing via Quick Office, support for live wallpapers and mutiple email accounts. Improvements that will be brought include improvements to the phone dialer, speed and performance enhancements and support for new applications.
The Dell Streak got a great review from us at 3G where we concluded that "Offering some impressive features, the powerful Streak is a viable alternative to the iPad."
The Dell Streak features a 5 inch touch-screen, 5 mega-pixel camera with LED flash, microSD support up to 32GB and full 3G and WiFi support.
Samsung Galaxy Tab Close Up
The Samsung Galaxy Tab was launched this week in Berlin and we hear at 3G covered the launch here.
The tablet market is very lively at the moment with LG, ViewSonic and Archos announcing Android Tablets which we covered yesterday here.
The video above lets us see what Samsung think are the main plus points for the Samsung Galaxy Tab . Looking at the video these seem to be optimized email control, augumented reality and navigation features, large display with full web browsing, eReading capabilities and a complete communications package.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab looks like one cool piece of kit.
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Source : www.3g.co.uk
Swype Beta for Symbian
Swype Beta for Symbian is now available for a number of Nokia S60 5th Edition touch screen phones. These include the Nokia 5800, Nokia 5230, Nokia X6, Nokia N97, Nokia N97mini and the Nokia C6-00.
Swype Beta for Symbian will make texting on the above smartphones faster and easier. Using one continuous finger motion across the touch screen keyboard its possible to input over 40 words per minute. This is demonstrated in the video above.
Swype plugs directly into the Symbian input method to ensure seamless integration with every application on the device.
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Source : www.3g.co.uk
Motorola announce the MileStone 2 and Defy Mobiles
Smartphones in its range, the Motorola Milestone 2 and the Motorola Defy.
The Motorola Milestone 2 is the successor to the successful Milestone and the Milestone XT720 and will run on Android 2.2.
The specification of Milestone 2 includes a 3.7 inch touch-screen display which runs at a resolution of 480*854 pixels which will provide excellent browsing and multi-media playback. A 5 mega-pixel camera is also present which has an LED Flash and will record HD video.
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Source : www.3g.co.uk
Thursday, February 18, 2010
Samsung Wave Bada-Based SmartPhone Announced
Samsung have announced a new smartphone, the Samsung Wave.
The Samsung Wave is the first mobile that runs on Samsungs new operating system Bada. The Bada is an open-source operating system which Samsung hopes will lead to a vast array of applications and games being made by developers.
A 1Ghz Qualcomm processor powers the Samsung Wave, which means it will run at a rapid speed and will easily cope with multi-tasking. It also features a huge 3.3 inch AMOLED touch-screen, which will be perfect for multimedia playback and internet browsing. Due to the nature of AMOLED technology the screen is thinner and also doesn’t reflect much light even in bright sun.
The Wave is one of the first mobile to support Bluetooth 3.0, which is around 8 times faster than Bluetooth 2.0. Like most mobiles the Samsung Wave has strong social network credentials. It features a “Social Hub” which brings together your contracts from your social networks, email, and phonebook and puts them into one manageable list. The list contains all pictures of your chosen contact, all your interactions with them and their social network updates.
Source : www.3g.co.uk
Sonim XP2 Spirit Xtreme Performance Tough Phone Confirmed
Sonim have announced a new tough-phone, the Sonim XP2 Spirit.
The XP2 Spirit features in the Xtreme Performance Series and is the first Sonim phone to have 3G capability.
The Sonim XP2 Spirit was tested in 12 different ways to ensure they are of the highest quality and withstand extreme conditions. The XP2 Spirit was placed in 1m deep water for 30 minutes, tested under heavy dest, dropped from 2m onto concrete, withstood shocks up to 4G and tested under temperatures from -20c to 40c.
In order to meet these demands the Sonim XP2 Spirit is made from tough materials, durable keypad buttons tested to 850,000 pushes, extra-loud audio protected by a cover, scratch and shock resistant screen with extra thick glass and consequently comes with a 3 year guarantee.
In terms of features the Sonim XP2 Spirit has a 3 megapixel camera with LED flash, a video camera, multimedia player, FM radio, email support, a web-browser, LED torch and microSD support up to 8GB. It also comes with a belt-clip- screwdriver and wired headset.
Toshiba Announce Two New Mobiles
Toshiba have announced two new mobiles phones at the Mobile World Congress.
The first new mobile is the Toshiba TG02 (pictured above) , which is the successor to the Toshiba TG01. It’s an ultra-thin device, which is just 9.9mm thick and has a huge 4.1 inch capacitive touch-screen. This makes the Toshiba TG02 the perfect device for multimedia playback as it’s of the highest quality and is a hugely portable device.
The Toshiba TG02 runs on the Windows Mobile 6.5 and has a new intuitive 3D menu system that has been tailor-made. A 1GHz processor powers the TG02, which makes it incredibly fast so it’s ideal for internet browsing and multi-media playback.
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World’s First HSPA+ Android Smartphone
Huawei showcased the world’s first HSPA+ smartphone powered by Android at the GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. The U8800 smartphone will be commercially available in the third quarter of 2010, and able to support high-speed Internet access, which is faster than existing 3G smartphones.
The U8800 uses the Android 2.1 operating system, and integrates HSPA+ capabilities to support downlink speeds of up to 14 Mb/s. This speed allows users to download a 400Mb feature-length movie within thirty seconds. The smartphone will feature a 3.8-inch wide screen, providing users with a broader field of vision and allowing them to take full advantage of a multitude of features and Internet applications.Kevin Tao, CEO, Huawei Device, said: "The customized Android smartphones reflect our long-term investment to develop high-end devices which enable operators to deliver enhanced and differentiated mobile services. Android being open to third party programs means that operators can add a number of various applications to the phone. The U8800 enables operators to provide tailor-made, stylish and affordable smartphones to their subscribers.”
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LG GT350 Social Mobile Phone Confirmed
LG have announced another new mobile the LG GT350 , after confirming the LG Arena Max and LG Mini earlier this week. The LG GT350 is a new social networking mobile that comes with a QWERTY keyboard. It’s a new version of the hugely successful LG KS360 which sold over 5 million units worldwide.
The LG GT350 is a truly social mobile and features integrated applications for Facebook and Twitter, as well as integrating all your social networks into one manageable screen. It also features a shortcut key that gives you instant access to your social network sites and shortcut keys also feature for push email, web browser and instant messaging. Real-time push e-mail support is a real plus and it also automatically tells users when they have received an email.
Source : www.3g.co.uk
PumaPhone Aimed At Fitness Freaks Confirmed
Puma, the sports brand, have confirmed they will be launching a mobile phone. The phone will be called the PumaPhone and will be heavily aimed at people who enjoy sports and like to keep fit.
Puma have launched a mobile site for the new phone to build anticipation for the announcement of the Puma Phone in 5 days time.
The PumaPhone will be made by Sagem and will feature a solar-panel on the back. Precise details of the phone aren’t available, but we do know it’ll have a lot of fitness features.
Puma have stated that the PumaPhone will have a Bike tracker, Run Tracker, Pedometer and a Stopwatch which will satisfy even the biggest fitness freak. Other features include built-in GPS, Photo sharing, Video chat and a Music Turntable.
New Android Smartphone – Acer E110
Details of a new Google Android 3G HSDPA smartphone from Acer have been found released via the Bluetooth SIG website. Its identified as the E110 and is obviously manufactured by Acer as it appears on the product image.
I am sure we will hear an official announcement from Acer during next weeks Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Meanwhile we gleaned that it’s a GSM Quad Band, GPRS, UMTS and 3G HSDPA with the Google Android operating system.
Most of the information available mainly relates to the handsets Bluetooth communications specification but it does seem to have AGPS and GPS on board.
The new Acer E110 smartphone will be coming to Europe but when we are not sure. Will hoprfully find out more soon.
Source : www.3g.co.uk
LG Mini - Worlds Smallest TouchScreen Mobile Announced
LG have announced a new mobile phone, the LG Mini (LG GD880).
The LG Mini is the smallest and thinnest 3.2 inch touch screen mobile in the world. It’s refreshing to see a smaller mobile to cater to people who don’t want a huge smart-phone in their pocket all day.
The touch-screen has a widescreen (16:9) aspect ratio, making it perfect for multimedia playback and internet browsing. Additionally, the screen extends all the way to the edge of the phone giving it a sleek finish. Adding to this is the metal accents that feature on the sides of the LG Mini.
Social network capability also features on the LG Mini with Social Network Connect software, which has built-in applications for all the major social networks and also provides a Social Network Feed which automatically displays your friends’ latest updates on your phones homescreen.
Samsung Monte Touch-Screen Social Mobile Announced
Samsung have announced a new touch screen mobile, the Samsung Monte.
The Samsung Monte has a 3 inch touch screen with a widescreen aspect ratio, making it great for multimedia playback. It also features Samsungs TouchWiz 2.0 interface, which is an intuitive and efficient touch interface.
It also comes with a 3.2 megapixel camera, which features face detection, smile shot and panorama shot mode. The Samsung Monte also comes with in-built GPS which is supported by Google Latitude. Google Latitude enables you to tab your geographical location on their photos to share locations with friends.
Social networking is also a bit feature of the Samsung Monte and it features built-in applications for Facebook and Myspace as well as widgets for Twitter and Bebo. Additionally, it features multi instant messaging capability to chat in real-time with your friends.
Additional features of the Samsung Monte include Wi-Fi , Google Sync, Exchange ActiveSync for email and Outlook calendar.
Source : www.3g.co.uk
HTC Magic Gets HTC Sense
The HTC Magic now has multi touch support and improved ease of use thanks to the latest software upgrade. The new ROM upgrade ( Version: 3.05.401.3 ) brings HTC Sense to the Magic. The HTC Hero was the first to get HTC Sense and now the HTC Magic benefits too.
HTC Sense lets you customise your HTC Magic via its Android Sense User Interface and creates a phone right for you. Basically, HTC Sense lets you customize your experience how you like and makes everything you do on your phone so much easier.
The update will take 10 minutes but note that this upgrade will erase any data stored on the phone so back up all your data before performing this upgrade.
The download page for the HTC Magic ROM upgrade is http://www.htc.com/europe/SupportDownload.aspx?p_id=267&cat=2&dl_id=862
Source: www.3g.co.uk
Classic 712ZAF - New Luxury Mobile From Mobiado
Mobiado, the manufacturer of luxury mobiles, has announced a new mobile in its range the Classic 712ZAF.
The Classic 712ZAF follows on from the standards set by the now legendary Mobiado Luminoso, featuring eye catching design and innovative mobile technology.
It features an aluminum frame, which is made from the same material that’s use in aircrafts making it both strong and light. The frame is polished and anodized to produce a ceramic coating to make it even tougher. All the buttons on the mobile are made from stainless steel and the selection key is an illuminated sapphire crystal.
The Classic 712ZAF will be available in a choice of 6 colours, which are Black, Black Satin, Blue, Grey, Red and Silver.
In terms of features the 712ZAF has a 2.2 inch screen, 5 megapixel camera, integrated GPS and a music player supporting all major formats. It also has a web browser and push email support.
Source: www.3g.co.uk
Sony Ericsson Aspen - Eco Business Mobile
Sony Ericsson has announced a new mobile, the Sony Ericsson Aspen.
The Sony Ericsson Aspen is a new business mobile that is in Sony Ericsson’s Greenheart range. The GreenHeart range is aimed at reducing the environmental impact of mobiles in any way possible.
The Apsen has a QWERTY keypad, which is perfect for fast and a touch interface. Additional features of the Sony Ericsson Aspen include a 3.2 megapixel camera, built in a-GPS and a 4GB microSD card. The Aspen also comes with a media player, which has PlayNow capability.
Naturally, being a business phone the Aspen supports email, which is incredibly simple to setup. You can easily backup for phones contents using Microsoft MyPhone, which can also remotely erase any sensitive date from your phone if it’s lost or stolen.
The Sony Ericsson Aspen also supports office files, which can easily be edited and viewed with one-touch operation. Social network support is also included with Facebook and Live messenger applications pre-loaded on the mobile.
Seen as the Sony Ericsson is a member of the Greenheart range it features eco-friendly materials, minimal packaging and improved battery efficiency. Previous mobiles in the Greenheart range include the Sony Ericsson Naite, Hazel and Elm.
Source : www.3g.co.uk
Tuesday, February 2, 2010
LG GT540 - Android Mobile With Social Networking
LG are to launch another Android mobile, the LG GT540.
TheLG GT540will be a value Android handset, which is a proposition that they also offered with theLG GW620. It will be aimed primarily at social network users and will feature built in applications for Facebook, Twitter, Bebo as well as Youtube and GoogleTalk.
A 3.0 inch touch-screen is present on theLG GT540, which will run at resolution of 320*480 pixels. This will ensure internet browsing and multimedia playback is displayed in high detail and give you the best possible expierence. It also features an accelerometer which automatically rotates your picture when you turn your mobile.
TheLG GT540also has a 3 megapixel camera with autofocus , which is perfect for taking pictures to upload to your social network profile .The camera also functions as a video recorder, so you can also upload videos to your profile. Additional functionality includes an FM radio, MP3 player and microSD support up to 32GB.
TheLG GT540will be available in a choice of three colours : black, white and pink and will arrive in stores in April of this year.
Source : www.3g.co.uk
Apple iPad Launched
iPadcomes in two versions—one with Wi-Fi and the other with both Wi-Fi and 3G. iPad includes the latest 802.11n Wi-Fi, and the 3G versions support speeds up to 7.2 Mbps on HSDPA networks. Apple and AT&T announced breakthrough 3G pre-paid data plans for iPad with easy, on-device activation and management.
TheiPadis a revolutionary device for browsing the web, reading and sending email, enjoying photos, watching videos, listening to music, playing games, reading e-books and much more. iPad’s responsive high-resolution Multi-Touch™ display lets users physically interact with applications and content. iPad is just 0.5 inches thick and weighs just 1.5 pounds— thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook. iPad includes 12 new innovative apps designed especially for the iPad, and will run almost all of the over 140,000 apps in the App Store. iPad will be available in late March starting at the breakthrough price of just $499.
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Sunday, January 24, 2010
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Launching In February
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 will be launching in the UK on the 19th February, if the date Play.com has on its site is correct. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 runs on the Android operating system, although it seems it will run on the older version Android 1.6.
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Acer 3G Smartphones Launched
A new range of Acer 3G smartphones have been launched by Europe's leading mobile handset distributor - 20:20 Mobile. The new Acer 3G smartphones will be sold via 20:20 Mobile’s network of distributors. The new Acer 3G smartphones are aimed at the business sector and come pre-loaded with UMU Mobile Security software to offer full mobile security. Above shows the Acer neoTouch.
Two of the first Acer 3G smartphones to be offered are the Acer neoTouch ( Windows 6.5 ) and the Acer Liquid ( Android 1.6 Donut Operating System ). Both Acers have the Snapdragon processor on-board, come with a five megapixel camera and have WVGA displays.
Acer neoTouch and the Acer Liquid come with features such as Microsoft Office Tools, Google maps and social networking applications for Facebook and Flickr.
Source : www.3g.co.ukNokia X3 To Launch This Week
The Nokia X3 was first announced back in September last year and it’s been quiet ever since. However, the wait is over and the Nokia X3 is going to launch across Europe within the next week.
The Nokia X3 is a budget walkman phone, which is at the bottom of Nokia’s range of music phones. It comes in slider format and will replace the ageing 5310 XpressMusic.
The Nokia X3 looks like a typical X-series mobile, featuring the same futuristic design which always catches your eye.
In terms of features the Nokia X3 has a 2.2 inch screen, 3.2 megapixel camera and microSD support up to 16GB.
Source: www.3g.co.uk
Blackberry Bold 9700 Close Up
The Blackberry Bold 9700 is currently available with 3G Operator 3 UK so it’s a good time to look at the demo below. 3G.co.uk reviewed the Blackberry Bold 9700 in November, 2009 and it came out well with a high overall score of 4 stars from 3G.co.uk. However, the Blackberry Bold 9700 claimed three 5 star individual ratings for User Friendliness, Feature Set and Performance.
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HTC Bravo - Rival to the Google Nexus One !
The HTC Bravo is a new smart-phone that will be coming to Europe in March.
It’s noticeable because the HTC Bravo looks to be a direct competitor for the hugely anticipated Google Nexus One.
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Sony Ericsson Vivaz - HD Video Mobile
The Sony Ericsson Vivaz is the latest mobile in the multimedia range launched by Sony Ericsson, with the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 being the first device in the range.
The Sony Ericsson Vivaz enables you to capture, view and share HD quality videos.
The Sony Ericsson Vivaz adopts the new design philosophy “human curvature”, which was first introduced on the Xperia X10. It means the shape of the phone mirrors a human body.
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Wednesday, January 20, 2010
LG GW620 Android SmartPhone Now Available
We brought you news of the LG GW620 in October last year.
The LG GW620 is the first android mobile to be launched by LG and will be available on both T-Mobile and Virgin Media.
The LG GW620 is a mid-range device that features SNS (Social Network Service) technology. SNS technology gathers all your contacts from various social networks into one easily manageable list.
The LG GW620 features a sliding QWERTY keyboard, which is perfect for internet browsing, email and social networking. It also has a 5 MP camera with face recognition that auto-tags faces it’s already recognised on social networks.
The GW620 has a 3 inch touchscreen display, for high quality multimedia playback and social networking.
Source: www.3g.co.uk
Monday, January 18, 2010
Ovi Store Arrives on the Nokia N900
Nokia N900 users can now access the Nokia Ovi store, where you can buy applications, games, music and more for your mobile.
Nokia recently updated the firmware of the Nokia N900 in preparation for the launch of the Ovi store, which is live right now!
Previously applications had to be downloaded through the Maemo Select store, which was limiting the volume of applications developed. With the launch of the Ovi store we can see the number of applications increasing at a rapid rate.
The Ovi store is fully integrated into the Nokia N900 meaning any links or shortcuts to the Ovi store, that users might come across, can now be clicked.
The Nokia N900 is a really powerful device and we can see some hugely advanced applications being launched in the near future. Firefox is already available on the Nokia N900, as Mozilla has made it the priority device for Firefox Mobile.
The Nokia N900 received a glowing review from us at 3G.co.uk, which concluded that “The Nokia N900 is more than just a phone, with awesome multitasking power and superb internet experience that more than earn the ‘mini computer’ tag.”
Source : www.3g.co.uk
Motorola DEXT - Bebo Integration
We reviewed the Motorola DEXT a few months ago and part of our verdict was that organising your social life with the DEXT was easy due to the straightforward integration of contacts, email and social networks. You can read our review here – Motorola DEXT review. Motorola is now integrating Bebo to the Motorola DEXT which will expand the social networking capabilities.
Allready included is Gmail, Last FM, Twitter and Facebook. Bebo is a very popular social network and connects you to everyone and everything you care about. With Bebo integrated into the Motorola DEXT users can access the following via the DEXT’s homescreen : alerts and updates via their Bebo profile, Bebo mobile content and add photos.
HTC HD2 Coming to Virgin Mobile
Virgin Media have announced a new partnership with the smart-phone manufacturer HTC, which will see the HTC HD2 launching on Virgin Mobile. This is the first time a HTC smartphone will feature on Virgin Mobile and it’s quite a coup for the operator. It marks Virgin Mobile's move into offering high-end handsets to consumers and trying to compete more directly with the likes of O2 and Vodafone.
Virgin Mobile uses the T-mobile network, meaning it benefits from all the advantages of the T-Mobile network.
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