Online retailer LetsBuy just informed us that the Motorola Milestone 2 is available for purchase and that too at a surprising price tag of Rs.20999 make it cheaper than what the original Milestone is retailing for in the market.
The handset went on sale in Europe few weeks back and it’s launch expected in this part of the world.
Samsung just announced another member of the Galaxy Android-running lineup. The Galaxy Neo will be a Korea-only smartphone that belongs to the upper midrange segment.
The feature set however has been altered, with the most notable changes being the screen resolution upgrade to WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) and the introduction of T-DMB support. Bluetooth has also been promoted to version 3.0. The camera however has been downgraded to 3 megapixel resolution and has lost its autofocus capabilities.
The Galaxy Neo features an 800MHz processor and 512MB of RAM and runs on Android 2.2 Froyo. The highlights list continues with Wi-Fi (802.11b/g/n) support, a 3.5mm audio jack and a 1,500 mAh battery.
Judging by those specs the Samsung Galaxy Neo should fit somewhere between the I9001 Galaxy Galaxy S Plus and the Galaxy Ace.
The Samsung Galaxy Neo is a CDMA version so it won’t work on any GSM networks.
So far there’s no information about pricing or possible release of a global version of the Galaxy Neo.
HTC has released the Android 2.2 Froyo update for the T-Mobile myTouch 3G Slide. It’s not an over the air update, and you’ll need a PC (or BootCamp on a Mac) to install it.
As you probably know, Froyo brings improved Microsoft Exchange support, better browser, WiFi hotspot capability, WiFi calling, USB Tethering, while many of the known bugs have been fixed.
Here’s a massive blow to the balls of many, Sony Ericsson plans on updating the Xperia X10 to Android 2.3, Gingerbread, say what?
They didn’t give out a date, but expect it to be in the coming weeks. They are probably testing the update right now to make sure it goes through smoothly when the time comes.
HTC announced their latest Android smartphone in the US last week, the HTC EVO 3D, and now it looks like the HTC EVO 3D is headed to Europe according to a Tweet from HTC France.
The HTC EVO 3D will come with a 4.3 inch qHD display, there is also a dual core 1.2GHz processor, and a five megapixel camera on the rear which can take standard photos in a five megapixel resolution and 3D photos in a two megapixel resolution, and it comes with a dual LED flash and autofocus.
On the front of the HTC EVO 3D there is a 1.3 megapixel camera for video calls, and the 4.3 inch qHD display comes with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels, and it is capable of displaying 3D videos and photos without the need for a pair of 3D glasses.
The HTC EVO 3D comes with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, connectivity comes in the form of WiFi, Bluetooth, and it also features a range of sensors which include a gyro sensor, a g-sensor, digital compass, proximity sensor and an ambient light sensor.
The EVO 3D comes with a 3.5mm audio jack, a micro USB port with mobile high-definition video link (MHL) for USB or HDMI connection, and it features 1GB of RAM and 1GB of storage built in, there is also a microSD card slot. The video camera on the HTC EVO is capable of recording 3D video in High Definition at 720p or full HD video in 1080p in 2D.
As soon as we get some information on exactly when the HTC EVO 3D will be available in Europe we will let you guys know.
Cellular South said it will be carrying the HTC Merge and this Android handset with a full QWERTY keyboard will be the first to come preloaded with the Amazon Appstore.
“We’re excited to add our first Android world phone to Cellular South’s growing suite of Android smart phones and tablets as we continue to build on our promise to deliver the wireless industry’s best Android experience,” said Kevin Hankins, chief operating officer for Cellular South, in a prepared statement. “Coupled with the new Amazon Appstore for Android, the HTC Merge is the perfect device for customers who are looking for a reliable mobile experience with the features and functionality of a smart phone, whether it’s at home or traveling around the world.”
The interesting thing about the Cellular South HTC Merge is that it will come preloaded with the Amazon Appstore. This offers exclusive apps like Angry Birds Rio and you won’t have to jump through hoops to install Amazon Appstore programs like you do with other Android devices on other carriers.
The Amazon Appstore on the Cellular South HTC Merge is nice but I can’t wait for the just-launched cloud service to find its way to Android phones out of the gates. Giving Android a full client for buying and streaming a large collection of music and videos would finally give it the counterbalance to Apple’s iTunes.
The Cellular South HTC Merge will be available next month for an unspecified price but I would hope that the carrier won’t charge more than $150 for a device of this class.
Intex Technologies has launched V.Show Mini Theatre (IN 8809), successor to Intex V.Show 8810 which was India’s first projector phone launched last November.
This phone comes with 3.5mm audio jack converter cable to connect it to external speakers. This also comes with mobile tracker and auto call recording feature, social networking apps and pre-loaded games..
Specifications of Intex V.SHOW Mini Theatre 8809
* Quadband GSM Support 850/900/1800/2100 MHz
* 2.4 inch QVGA 262K Display.
* 17.5 mm thick and weighs 142g.
* Motion Sensor.
* FM radio with scheduled recording.
* 1000 phone book and 300 SMS storage capacity.
* 2MP camera.
* WAP, GPRS, Bluetooth with A2DP.
* 87MB internal memory, External memory expandable up to 16GB (Micro SD)
* Opera Mini and BOLT browsers.
* Webcam.
* 1000 mAh Battery with 168h standby and 3.5h talk time.
This phone is priced at Rs 6,300 and is a direct competitor to recently launched Spice Popkorn M-9000 projector phone that lies in the same price bracket.
Verizon’s brand spanking new 4G LTE network is getting a ton of praise from technology journalists all across America, but there’s a slight problem. There are only a handful of devices that actually support it and as of right now there’s only one smartphone that can even take advantage of the eye popping download and upload speeds.
Rumor has it that this bad boy is going to get announced during the first week of April. No word on when it’ll actually ship or how much it’ll cost, but knowing the capabilities of Samsung’s engineers we’re confident that many Americans will have this thing in their pocket by this time next month. We wish the screen was a tad smaller, and the design was a little less rounded, but the hard keys are always a plus compared to the capacitive buttons that many other devices opt to use.
On a similar note, if you’ve got a need for speed then you should wait for T-Mobile to start announcing some HSPA+ 42 Mbps devices. Initial tests done at CTIA earlier this month show that T-Mobile newly upgraded network has download speeds and ping times comparable to the best Verizon has to offer, and that’s saying a lot from a supposed 3G technology.
We just got word that Samsung are working on a new hot Android smartphone called Samsung I9001 Galaxy S Plus. Packing a 1.4 GHz single-core processor and running on the latest phone-friendly 2.3 Gingerbread version of the Google OS, this Galaxy S smartphone should fill the gap between the Galaxy S II and the Galaxy Ace in the company’s 2011 portfolio.
Unlike the original Galaxy S, the I9001 Galaxy S Plus will come with a metal backplate.
We are not quite sure if this is the Galaxy S II Mini, which we met a while ago, but the specs resemblance suggests that it might very well be. Just like the S II Mini, which leaked through the O2 roadmap, the Samsung I9001 Galaxy S Plus packs a SuperAMOLED screen, a 5 megapixel camera capable of recording HD video and a 1650 mAh battery. Best of all, it comes with an all-metal back.
On the other hand the Galaxy S Plus screen is said to measure 4″, while the Galaxy S II Mini was supposed to pack a 3.7″ unit. Anyway both rumors point at a launch in April so we should find out pretty soon if Samsung has one or two new smartphones in store for us.
The estimated retail price of the Samsung Galaxy S Plus (which will be called Samsung Galaxy S 2011 Edition in Russia) is said to be 24 000 RUB, which converts to $840. This seems pretty unlikely though, considering that the pre-orders for the Galaxy S II start at $700.
HTC is known as the one of the leading mobile phones brands in the world. Back at MWC, HTC announced several new devices and HTC Desire S is one of them. HTC Desire S is successor to HTC Desire which is one of the best Android devices of all time.
They are offering it for free with monthly plan starting from £30, and it’s a 2 yr contract. You can check out more plans over at Vodafone. Vodafone will officially launch it on April 8.
HTC Desire S comes with a 1 GHz Scorpion processor, 3.7 inch Super LCD WVGA, Android 2.3 along with Sense UI, 5 MP camera with 720p video recording and VGA front facing camera, 768 MB of Ram HSPA, Wi-Fi and Wifi hotspot feature, GPS and few other things.
The original Huawei Ideos, not the more recently-unveiled X5 or X6, is now available for 139.99 GBP SIM-free from the UK online retailer Play.com.
Specs wise, the Ideos comes with a 2.8-inch QVGA capacitive touchscreen, 528 MHz processor, 3.2-megapixel camera with auto-focus, HSDPA and Wi-Fi 802.11n connectivity, GPS, Bluetooth and, of course, a microSD memory card slot.
As I said, it’s an entry-level device which seems well suited for first-time smartphone buyers. Once they figure out Android basics, they’ll definitely want something more powerful with better screen and faster (dual-core?) processor. Alternatively, the Ideos is also a solid choice for folks who don’t want to spend a small fortune on a mobile phone purchase, but do like the idea of having an awesome web browser as well as wide selection of apps available…
Samsung and Cellular South announced a new Android 2.2 Froyo-powered smartphone, the Samsung Gem, which is available today.
The Samsung Gem has dimensions of 113.8mm x 55.4mm x 12.2mm (4.5in x 2.2in 0.5in) and weighs in at 109.1g (3.9oz). Its 1500mAh battery has a life of up to 5 hours of talk time or 12.5 days standby. The smartphone boasts 124MB of internal storage space, and has a 4GB microSD card pre-installed, with support for a microSD card of up to 16GB. Samsung’s Gem also comes with Bluetooth support and micro-USB support. The phone comes with stereo headphones to fit the 3.5mm headset jack on the top of the phone.
The Samsung Gem also features support for 3G data, Wi-Fi connectivity, and turn-by-turn GPS navigation powered by Google’s location-based services. Other Google services are also present on the Android-powered headset. The Samsung Gem will be available in Cellular South stores and online for $29.99 after an $80 mail-in rebate.
Samsung has launched Star 2 S5263 in India which is the successor to Samsung Star 5233 launched last year. This handset comes loaded features like Touchwiz 3.0 with advanced Widgets, Social hub and Push email. This phone has C-Type TSP touch screen that gives fast and smooth touch response.
* 3.0 inch 240×400 pixel TFT Touch screen display
* 12.4 mm thick and weighs 94g
* 3.2 Mega pixel camera
* 3.5mm audio jack, Music player with DRM support and 3D Sound Technology
* FM Radio with RDS and recording
* Office Document Viewer that supports MS Office 2007, PDF and text files and offline e-mail support with MS Exchange.
* GPRS, EDGE, Bluetooth v 3.0 and Wi-Fi b/g/n connectivity support
* 30MB internal memory, expandable up to 16GB with MicroSD
* Pre-installed Java games edge and panic
* 1000 mAh Battery with up to 9 hrs 40 mins talk time and 900h standby.
This phone also comes with IM clients for Gtalk, Yahoo Messenger, Facebook chat and has Native Facebook and Twitter clients. This phone has Quicktype T9 text input method that lets you type faster. Other personal management features like alarm clock, Scheduler, Memo, Calendar are available.
Priced at Rs 6540 MRP this phone is available in two colors black and white and can be bought for around Rs.6000 in the market.
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Giang Tran
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