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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.
Watch the video here.....
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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