Latest Mobiles News and Reviews...: 01/23/11

Sunday, January 23, 2011

Bada-based Samsung Wave II S8530 Launched In Germany

This high-end Bada smartphone features a 3.7-inch Super LCD WVGA display, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, GPS, DNSe, a 3.5mm headset jack, an FM recording, a 5MP AutoFocus camera, HD (720p) video recording and a 1GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor. The Samsung Wave II S8530 retails for €429 ($567) in Germany.

New Sony Ericsson Xperia PlayStation Phone Pictures

We have more leaked pictures of the Sony Ericsson PlayStation phone, also known as the PSP phone, the Xperia Play or the Zeus Z1. These pictures show that the Sony PSP phone will feature the latest Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS and several updated specs.

SPRiiiNG Smartphone Released In Thailand

The SPRiiiNG Android smartphone is now available in Thailand. Powered by the Google Android 2.1 OS, the phone uses a QWERTY keyboard and a trackball for navigation. Measuring 96.4mm x 62.2mm x 12mm and weighing 110 grams, the SPRiiiNG smartphone features the Qualcomm MSM7725 running at 528MHz, a 2.6-inch resistive touchscreen and a 3MP camera with LED flash.

AT&T is reportedly planning on launching a new mobile phone from HTC namely the HTC Freestyle. Based on Brew MP platform, the handset will sport a 3.2-inch 480 x 320 capacitive touchscreen display, a 528MHz Qualcomm processor, a 3.2-megapixel camera, a 256MB RAM, a 512MB ROM, a microSD card slot, an FM radio, GPS, a proximity sensor and a 1300mAh battery. Unfortunately, there’s no word on pricing and release date yet.

Bell To Release The LG Optimus Chic Android Smartphone

Android smartphone starting on January 14th, 2011. As a reminder, the LG Optimus Chic comes jam packed with a 3.2-inch touchscreen, a 5-megapixel camera, HSPA+ support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, a DLNA support and a microSD card slot. The phone is powered by the Google Android 2.2 Froyo OS. The LG Optimus Chic will retail for $249.95 without a contract. A 2GB microSD card will be included in the sales package.

LG Optimus Black Android Smartphone

LG Electronics will unveil a new Android smartphone, LG Optimus Black, at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from January 6th 2011 in Las Vegas. Measuring at just 9.2 mm thick, the smartphone comes equipped with a brighter 4-inch NOVA display with 700 nits of brightness for optimal visibility. LG Optimus Black provides users with an easier and more natural experience when browsing the

AT&T is ready to launch the Samsung Infuse 4G, which supports HSPA+ 4G. The phone has a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, which is touted to provide a 50 percent boost in sub-pixel count, offering improvements in contrast and outdoor readability. The Samsung Infuse 4G also features a 1.2GHz single-core Hummingbird processor, an 8 megapixel camera,

Verizon Wireless and HTC have officially announced their upcoming 4G Android smartphone ‘HTC Thunderbolt’ at this year’s CES. This new LTE-capable handset will sport a 4.3-inch 800 x 480 touchscreen display, a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, an 8.0-megapixel rear-facing camera with HD video recording, a front-facing camera for video calls, HTC’s new Sense UI, wireless DLNA support and run on Android 2.2 OS. Unfortunately, there’s no word on release date yet.

LG Optimus 2X Official Video Ad

LG has issued the first official commercial video for thedisplaying the power of the Tegra 2 chip inside it. For your info, the phone has a 4.0-inch 480 x 800 capacitive touchscreen display with a dual-core 1GHz nVidia Tegra 2 processor, an 8-megapixel AutoFocus camera with LED flash, a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera, an 8GB of internal memory, a microSD crad slot (up to 32GB), 3G, A-GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth and an HDMI port. Watch the commercial video after the jump.

ViewSonic ViewPad 4 Android Smartphone

The ViewPad 4 is the latest Android 2.2 Froyo smartphone from ViewSonic. The phone comes equipped with a 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 processor, a 4.1-inch WVGA display, a 5-megapixel AutoFocus camera with 720p video recording capabilities, a 3-megapixel front-facing camera for video calls, GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and an HDMI out. ViewSonic will launch the ViewPad 4 in the middle of 2011 for around $549 each.

Verizon LG Revolution Smartphone Unveiled

Verizon Wireless today introduced the first 4G LTE smartphone from LG. Known as the LG Revolution, the Android-powered smartphone provides a complete HD support for streaming, playing and recording video multimedia while on-the-go via a high-speed 4G LTE connectivity. The Verizon LG Revolution features a large 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen display, the Google Android 2.2 OS, Bluetooth 3.0,

The beTouch E140 is another upcoming Android Froyo smartphone from Acer that sports a 2.8-inch touchscreen display, a 3.2-megapixel camera, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), an FM radio, 3G+, HSDPA, GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 1300mAh battery and runs on Android 2.2 Froyo OS. Pricing and release date are still unknown at the moment.

Dell Venue Android Smartphone (Unlocked) Coming To US

Dell has confirmed that their newest Android smartphone will be coming to US later this year. The handset will be sold unlocked, however, the company didn’t say the exact release date or price yet. Just to remind you, the Dell Venue offers a 4.1-inch WVGA AMOLED capacitive touchscreen display, a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 processor,

The new Pioneer SmartCradle has been unveiled at CES 2011. For your info, this docking station was introduced at CEATEC 2010 in Japan. Designed to be use in cars, the gadget features a built-in GPS navigation. The SmartCradle is compatible with iPhones and Android smartphones. Too bad, there is no info on pricing or availability at this moment.

Verizon iPhone 4 To Be Announced On January 11, 2011

The largest North American network carrier will be announced its own iPhone 4 on January 11, 2011. Verizon and Apple will hold an event on January 11, 2011 in New York, where a CDMA version of the iPhone should be officially unveiled. Too bad, there is still no info on when exactly Verizon will start selling the iPhone 4. Stay tuned for more updates.

Hauppauge Broadway Streams Digital TV To Your iPhone

auppauge Digital will launch a new product for the TV-addicted iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad users. Dubbed as the Broadway, this gadget can be used in the home, for example, to watch a TV series or a news program on your iPhone. Your handset will display a list of Broadway provided TV channels from your cable TV network, and once you have chosen a TV channel,

The Epic 4G features a large 4-inch Super AMOLED touchscreen display that provides brighter, thinner, and higher-resolution than traditional screens. The handset also supports Samsung’s innovative display technology that makes watching movies, viewing videos and playing games come to life like never before, even in bright light and outdoor environments

Sprint has just announced the availability of Motorola’s brand new rugged Android smartphone ‘i886′ on their network. The handset is sold for $79.99 with a 2-year contract agreement and after a $50 mail-in rebate. In case you didn’t know, the i886 offers a 2.2-inch, 65,000-color TFT display, an alphanumeric keypad, a side-slide QWERTY keyboard,

Verizon has finally announced the availability of the iPhone 4. The Verizon iPhone 4 will be available on February 10th, 2011. The 16GB model is priced at $199.99, while the 32GB model retails for $299.99. Both models come with a 2-year agreement with Verizon Wireless. The Verizon iPhone 4 supports 3G personal hotspot for up to 5 WiFi-connected devices and connects to the CDMA and EVDO Rev.A networks.

LG Optimus 2X Now Available For Pre-order In The UK

The new LG Optimus 2X is now available for pre-order in the UK via Expansys for £499.99 or around $779. If you order the handset now, you should receive it on February 21, 2011. Known as the world’s first dual-core Android smartphone, the LG Optimus 2X runs on the Google Android 2.2 Froyo (upgradeable to 2.3 Gingerbread), a 4-inch WVGA touchscreen display,

China Telecom is about to launch another Android smartphone from Motorola namely the Motorola ME811. Specs-wise, the handset will sport a 4.3-inch 480 x 854 touchscreen display, a 1.2GHz Ti OMAP3630 processor, an 8.0-megapixel autofocus camera with dual LED flash and 720p HD video recording capabilities, a 1GB of internal memory, an HDMI port and run on Android 2.2 OS.

Alltel has just launched a new Android smartphone from LG on their network. Called the LG Axis, the handset packs a 3.2-inch touchscreen display, a 3.0-megapixel camera, a side-slide QWERTY keyboard, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth, a 3.5mm headset jack, a 1500mAh battery and runs on Android 2.1 OS. The LG Axis sells for $89.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate.

BlackBerry Storm 3 Specs Unveiled

The full-touchscreen BlackBerry phone is powered by a 1.2GHz processor, a 3.7-inch (800 x 480) capacitive touchscreen, a 5-megapixel camera with 720p HD video recording, an 8GB eMMC, a 512MB of RAM, a microSD slot, a magnetometer, a proximity sensor, an accelerometer, Bluetooth, WiFi, GPS, a 3G Mobile Hotspot capabilities, an optical trackpad, a 1230mAh battery,

The Beacon from Griffin will turn your iPhone into a universal remote control. This gadget pairs with the Dijit Universal Remote app, which allows you to control your A/V systems via Dijit’s Programming Guide. This app also allows you to change channels, volume, input, program your PVR, and lots more. The Griffin Beacon will be released in May 2011 for £54.99 ($87).

CDMA iPhone 4 Hits The Japanese Market

Apple has started shipping the CDMA iPhone 4 to many Asian countries, including Japan. KDDI’s AU will soon be the second Japanese company carrying the iPhone4, along with Softbank. Too bad, there is no info on pricing at this time.

Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 And Galaxy Suit S5670 Unveiled

Here are two leaked pictures of the Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 and Galaxy Suit S5670. The Galaxy Ace features a HVGA (480 x 320 pixels) touchscreen display, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0 and a 5MP camera, while the Galaxy Suit S5670 is a mid-end Android handset. Both the Samsung Galaxy Ace and the Galaxy Suit should be officially unveiled by Samsung at MWC 2011 next month. We will keep you posted.

Vodafone UK To Launch BlackBerry Torch White

Vodafone UK is reportedly planning on launching the white version of BlackBerry Torch on their network. The handset is said to be available soon and will be available in pay monthly. Just to remind you, this smartphone offers a 3.2-inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen display, a 624MHz processor, a 5-megapixel camera, a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, a 4GB of internal memory, a 512MB RAM, a 512MB ROM, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), GPS, 3G, WiFi, Bluetooth and runs on BlackBerry OS 6.0.

T-Mobile To Release Huawei Ideos X6

The FCC has finally approved the Huawei Ideos X6. This Android handset will be launched in the US via T-Mobile. FYI, the Huawei Ideos X6 has a 4.1-inch WVGA (800×480) capacitive touchscreen, a 1GHz processor, a 5MP camera with 720p HD video recording, Wi-Fi, GPS, a HDMI port, a microSD card slot and Dolby Mobile surround sound. Sadly, there is no info on pricing at this time.

LG A155 Dual SIM Phone Hits Russia

LG has just announced the availability of their new dual SIM phone ‘A155‘ in Russia. First introduced back in December, the A155 sports a 2-inch 144 x 176 TFT display, dual SIM card slots, a 1MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot (up to 2GB), an FM radio, a music player, Bluetooth and supports for GSM/GPRS/EDGE network. The A155 sells for 2,500 Rubles (about $83).

Sprint EVO 4G Price Cut On Amazon

Amazon has started selling the Sprint EVO 4G for just $99.99 each. Exclusively from Sprint, the HTC EVO 4G mobile phone is the world’s first 3G/4G Android handset, offering simultaneous voice and data connectivity and download speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. Additionally, the HTC EVO 4G can still connect to 3G data services in areas not currently served by Sprint’s 4G network.

Samsung Chat 350 Messaging Phone Unveiled

Samsung has unveiled another one of its upcoming messaging phone namely the Samsung Chat 350 (model number C3500). The handset sports a 2.4-inch QVGA touchscreen display, a 2.0-megapixel camera, a side-slide QWERTY keyboard, a microSD card slot (up to 8GB), an FM radio, a music player, Bluetooth 2.1, a micro-USB 2.0 port and supports quad-band GSM connectivity. Pricing and release date are still unknown at the moment.

Samsung Galaxy S 2 Release Date Unveiled

Samsung has finally unveiled that the Galaxy S 2 will be launched on February 13th, 2011 at 6PM, which is just a day before Mobile World Congress 2011. Unfortunately, there is no further info about the specification of this upcoming smartphone.

MetroPCS Huawei M735 Touchscreen Phone

MetroPCS has released another touchscreen phone from Huawei namely the Huawei M735. Coming in a candybar form factor, the handset is packed with a 2.8-inch 320 x 240 touchscreen display, a 3.0-megapixel camera, a 68MB of internal memory, a microSD card slot (up to 8GB), a media player, an accelerometer sensor, Bluetooth, a 1200mAh battery and supports for CDMA network. The Huawei M735 retails for $99 with plans start at $40 monthly.

ASUS E600 Windows Phone 7 Smartphone

Here is a leaked video of the ASUS E600 Windows Phone 7 smartphone. The video shows that the handset comes equipped with a 5MP camera with LED flash, a 3.5mm headset jack and a WVGA display. The ASUS E600 should be officially announced next month at MWC 2011.

LG Optimus Black Comes With Changeable Back Covers

The LG Optimus Black is claimed to be the world’s thinnest smartphone so far. This Android 2.2-powered smartphone will feature changeable back plates that allow users to customize its appearance. One extra back cover may be included in the handset’s retail box. Users who want more back covers will have to buy them separately. The LG Optimus Black will be available globally in the first half of 2011.

Sprint HTC Evo Shift 4G Now Only $89.99 On Amazon

Amazon has once again lowered the price of the Sprint HTC Evo Shift 4G down to $89.99, $30 cheaper than its current price of $119.99. Definitely a good deal!

Google Nexus S To Be Released In Canada Via Mobilicity

Here is good news for folks who are living in Canada. The Google Nexus S will be available in that region in March 2011. According to Mobilicity CEO Dave Dobbin, the handset will be available on the company’s AWS band. Additionally, Bell, Telus, and Rogers will also carry the Nexus S. Too bad, there is no info on pricing at this moment. Stay tuned for more updates.

HTC Gratia And HTC 7 Pro Will Be Released In The UK Market

HTC is ready to launch two of its smartphones in the UK, the HTC Gratia and HTC 7 Pro. As a reminder, the HTC Gratia is an Android 2.2 smartphone that has a rubberized and beveled back cover and a vibrant yellow inner chassis. The phone features HTC Sense and Friend Stream app, which lets you keep in touch with your friends and family through Facebook, Twitter and Flickr integration.

The all new Windows Phone 7 smartphone ‘HD7‘ from HTC is now available for purchase via T-Mobile for only $99.99 with a new 2-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate. To remind you, this smartphone offers a 4.3-inch 480 x 800 capacitive touchscreen display, a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, a 5.0-megapixel autofocus camera with dual-LED flash, a 512MB ROM, a 576MB RAM, A-GPS, 3G,

Samsung will launch the Samsung Gem SCH-i100 in the US market very soon. This entry level phone is powered by the Google Android 2.1 Eclair and has a 3.2-inch WQVGA touchscreen display, a Swype virtual keyboard, social networking integration through the use of Samsung Hub, a microSD memory card slot, a 3.2-megapixel camera and an 800MHz processor. Unfortunately. there is no word on pricing at this time, so stay tuned.

LG Optimus Me P350 Unveiled

LG has introduced a new Android phone in the form of the LG Optimus Me P350. Priced at between $200-$300 each, this entry-level handset runs on the Google Android 2.2 OS and features a 3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth, WiFi and GPS. We hope that LG will release the Optimus Me P350 at the Mobile World Congress next month. Stay tuned for more updates.

Gem Android Phone Shows Up on Samsung Website

Gem android smartphone shows up on Samsung website ahead from its official announcement. There’s several pictures and information regarding the device. The Gem is heading to Cellular South which have carried six different Android-powered devicesThe device runs with Android 2.1 aka Eclair OS (Operating System). Featuring a 3.2-inch WQVGA touchscreen display,

The folks in Canada now can get BlackBerry device off-contract with decent price. Telus is now offering the BalckBerry Pearl 3G for only $200 without contract. But of course, you can obtained the device for free with contract.Featuring a 2.26-inch display screen with resolution of 400 x 360px, a 3.2MP camera, and microSD slot (up to 16 GB) with included 2GB memory card. There’s two different colors to choose from, which are black and feminine pink.

Samsung Fascinate’s DL09 update Mess Up Emergency Call For Some

Samsung Fascinate’s DL09 update messed up the device emergency calls. It appears when you’re using the pattern-based lock screen. The worst out of all, the bug is attacking only some device which make even harder to find the cause of it.

The following video will shows how when you enter the pattern-based lock screen and you press the emergency button, it does not work.

A sudden astonishment for Samsung Vibrant users today. The Vibrant just received android 2.2 or more familiar known as Froyo update. Now, you can finally enjoying Froyo on your device.Although it took awhile for Samsung to finally released Froyo update for the Vibrant. Sometimes it worth the wait when you can enjoy what you have been missing.

Apimac releases updated iDatabase for Mac, iPhone

In the market for a streamlined database app with both Mac and iPhone clients? Apimac just released major upgrades to iDatabase with improved interfaces, more visual editing tools, and improved syncing between the platforms.

Nexus One Gets New Update on Android 2.2.2

Nexus One is getting a small update to fix some bugs. From Android 2.2.1 (version FRG83D), the device getting Android 2.2.2 which FRG83G version. According to the folks from Engadget, Google do this update to make some improvement.Although its only a small fixed, there’s a very important fix that Google done. The random sending text message problem which android have for awhile. Now, you don’t have to worry weather you are sending the right text to the destination.