Samsung Outs a Worthy iPhone Rival - Galaxy S Android Phone
July 27, 2010
The first time I saw the Samsung Galaxy S on display at one of the phone shops, I couldn’t believe that I was actually holding a Samsung smartphone. But the Samsung brand gave it away. Indeed I was holding a Samsung phone - displaying a home screen with app icons similar to the iPhone or an Android phone. Was I impressed? - Certainly.
The Samsung Galaxy S was recently launched globally. And I wouldn’t be surprise why it is getting the news coverage that it certainly deserves. It is a full-featured, technically advanced smartphone featuring a 4-inch Super AMOLED screen. If phones with AMOLED screen blew your mind away, wait till you see the Samsung Galaxy S’ Super AMOLED screen.
Aside from this, the Samsung Galaxy S runs on a 1GHz app processor. This simply means that app switching is a breeze and running these apps are as smooth as silk.
The Samsung Galaxy S is a super multimedia machine on the go capable of displaying HD video on its high-resolution screen.
While I was playing around with the Samsung Galaxy S, I couldn’t help but noticed it striking resemblance to the iPod Touch. Both devices have curvy edges and the silver undertones in front. Overall, the Samsung Galaxy S looks classic and the slightly smaller than the Xperia X10. However, the Xperia X10 has a more glossy appearance.
The Samsung Galaxy S runs Android 2.1, which is a good thing. Hopefully, update to Froyo 2.2 will be rolled out later this year. With Android running, you’d have 7 home screen all in all to fill with Android apps. It also runs Samsung’s TouchWiz UI interface on top of Android.
Among its major features include:
- instant access to weather, news, stocks, and scheduler
- inter-device connectivity via DNLA technology
- can be used as a digital photo frame, table clock, calendar and music station
- Swype text input
And now for the Samsung Galaxy S’ specs:
- Android 2.1 OS
- 5MP camera with autofocus
- support for various media formats such as MP4, WMV, MP3 and more
- A-GPS
- Augmented Reality with Layar Reality Browser
- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth
- 2.5G (GSM/GPRS/EDGE)
- 3G (HSDPA 7.2mbps, HSUPA 5.76mbps)
Acer Stream Coming Exclusively to Expansys on August 9
July 26, 2010
Acer and Expansys has officially announced the availability of the Acer Stream this coming August 9. A high-end multimedia smartphone, the Acer Stream is a nice mobile device both in and out. Inside the smartphone are powerful features that optimized the phone for movie playback, music listening and web browsing. Outside is a well design form factor made from highly resistant materials
Feature-wise, the Acer Stream is in full steam with advanced features topbilled by a 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED display boasting of 1.67 million bright color. Completing its superb display feature is an incredible contrast of 2000:1 that allows the phone to display clear images even in light condition.
For its connectivity features, the Acer Stream offers fast 3G connectivity at around 7.2mbps download speed. It also features Bluetooth and WiFi n.
Specs-wise, the Acer Steam features Qualcomm Snapdragon 1GHz processor, 512MB RAM which are both perfect for running Android 2.1 OS.
The Acer Steam allows you to record 720 HD videos and have it played back with Dolby Mobile quality sound, powerful bass and crystal clear clarity.
Other features of the Acer Steam include - a 5MP camera, integrated GPS, geotagging, HDMI port, and micro-SD card support. The Steam has three types of predictive keyboards, a smart dialer and redesigned contacts list.
With all those features, the Acer Stream will let you quickly start favorite apps in one touch, easily switch apps with the History panel, customize your phone and enjoy smooth animation and fine graphics.
The Acer Steam retails for £399 at Expansys.
Move Over MOTO DROID, Here Comes the DROID Incredible
April 15, 2010
HTC and Verizon Wireless today announced the new Android phone called - DROID Incredible. This latest Android device will be available through Verizon Wireless starting April 29 and boasts of a topographic design made possible with craftmanship and precision.
The New DROID Incredible also boasts of HTC’s latest Sense technology, a 7-panel home screen with interactive widgets, seamless integration with Exchange ActiveSync, access to Flickr and of course to the Android Market. What makes the DROID Incredible quite interesting is the fact that it will be loaded with Qualcomm’s 1GHz superfast Snapdragon processor - a first for Verizon Wireless phones. In addition, the DROID Incredible also happens to have an 8 megapixel camera, again another first among Verizon’s stable of smartphones.
Another great features to expect from the DROID Incredible are Verizon Wireless’ own mobile apps - NFL Mobile and Skype Mobile.
Other key features and specs of the DROID Incredible include - 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED capacitive touch screen, optical joystick, dedicated keys for home, menu, back and search functions, proximity sensor, light sensor, digital compass, integrated GPS, Wi-Fi, and 3.5 mm jack.
The DROID Incredible will be available for pre-order starting April 19 on Verizon Wireless website. It will arrive on Verizon brick and mortar shops on April 29. Price tag is at $199.99 with two-year service agreement.
Samsung Launches the Galaxy S Smartphone with 4-inch AMOLED
March 24, 2010
Samsung has just launched its latest mobile phone offering, the new Samsung Galaxy S. Featuring a 4-inch AMOLED screen and a 1GHz mobile processor running the latest Android OS, the Samsung Galaxy S promises vibrant HD video handling, rich augmented reality content through Layar Reality Browser and advanced location based services. The Samsung Galaxy S is slated for a simultaneous release in Europe, North America, Latin America, Australia and Asia. Read more
Nokia Unveils the C-Series with the Nokia C5 Phone
March 2, 2010
True to the rumor that has been going around the past few days, Nokia indeed has a new series of mobile phones, the C-Series. And to kick off, the new Nokia C5 was just launched. The Nokia C5 is another smartphone which optimized for social networking and sharing. It provides direct access to favorite contacts as well as Facebook status updates on its homescreen.
The Nokia C5 also supports MySpace, various instant messaging tools and email accounts through its Ovi Mail service. But of course other email clients are also supported by the Nokia C5. The phone also features a 3.2 megapixel camera, a 2GB memory card, assisted navigation, location sharing, web browsing and applications that can be purchase from the Nokia Ovi Store.
This phone runs on S60 3rd edition mobile OS and also boasts of a bright 2.2-inch display. It also has a built-in stereo FM radio, 3.5mm AV connector, and stereo IHF speaker.
Design-wise, the Nokia C5 sports a small form factor with just over 12mm and 46mm across. It provides up to 12 hours talktime and standby time of up to 26 days.
The Nokia C5 is slated for a 2nd quarter 2010 release and will be available in white and warm gray. It will have an estimated price of around 135 Euro.
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro Announced
February 17, 2010
Sony Ericsson recently made some waves at the Mobile World Congress by unleashing its latest Xperia handset - the Xperia X10 Mini Pro. This newest iteration of the Xperia product line will remind you of the Xperia X10, a compact version at that. The X10 Mini Pro combines high spec features and Sony Ericsson’s UX platform which was specifically designed for smaller mobile handsets.
The Xperia X10 Mini Pro sports a slide out QWERTY keyboard that provides an open and intuitive communication entertainment experience. It was built on the human curvature design philosophy which was started in the Xperia X10.
The phone runs on Android Platform which means you’ll have access to various mobile apps through the Android market. It’s homescreen is highly customizable using widgets.
An interesting feature of the Xperia X10 Mini Pro is Timescape. It’s actually a proprietary Sony Ericsson mobile app that lets you see text messages, missed calls, Facebook and Twitter updates in one interface. It also has an interactive music player with “infinite button” that brings together all your music content from the music store and YouTube.
The Xperia X10 Mini Pro is also packed with a 5MP camera with video capture and sharing features, autofocus, geotagging, photo and video light and album application.
Other specs and features include - TFT Touchscreen Display, Bluetooth, WiFi, microSD card support, 128MB internal memory, 600 MHz Qualcomm MSM7227 Processor, up to 4 hours GSM/GPRS talk time and 285 hours standby time, 3.5 hours at UMTS and 360 hours standby time.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Pro support HSPA 900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, HSPA 850/1900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900. It will available in Black and Red design sometime in Q2.
LG Korea Unveils the LG Cookie Plus
February 10, 2010
Following the success of its touchscreen phone, LG Cookie, the company is proud to announce its follow-up aptly called LG Cookie Plus. And like its predecessor, the LG Cookie Plus aka LG GS500 is also a slick-looking 3G handset with SNS capabilities, full touchscreen feature and other useful features as well.
With the release of the Cookie Plus, LG hopes to establish a new line phones that will push what they’ve started with the Cookie mobile phone series. Hence, the LG Cookie Plus is not only a social, enjoyable and affordable touchscreen handset but it has also become a better phone with improved graphical user interface and social networking connectivity.
The LG Cookie Plus will let you stay connected with your friends on both Facebook and Twitter through its unique peer management app called LiveSquare. This app adds a visual dynamic and interactive dimension to staying connected with your social networking friends.
The LG Cookie Plus also features editable screenshot MMS which will let you capture web images that you can edit and send later on. It is aslo a good social communication solution with animate UI and colorful theme options to give you customization and personalization capability.
Another nice feature of the LG Cookie is its widget and pocket app including weather app that is preinstalled on the device. The mobile phone also sports a 3MP camera with digital zoom, MPEG4 video and MP3 audio playback plus an FM Tuner.
Expect the LG Cookie Plus to hit store shelves worldwide sometime in the coming months. It will be initially rolled in France and Italy before international release follows.
Motorola Devour Arrives on Verizon
February 4, 2010
Verizon Wireless just snagged Motorola’s latest smartphone called the Motorola DEVOUR. This is the first Verizon Wireless phone that features Motoblur, Motorola’s own Android-powered content delivery service. With Motoblur, users will have access to various personalization and customization features of the said mobile phone.
The Motorola Devour features a robust contacts syncing feature for both work and personal e-mail servies including G-mail. It will allow users to posts, send instant messages, upload photos and other contents to social networking sites such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. What’s so good about this Motoblur feature is that media contents are sent directly to the Devour’s home screen and fed as an easy-to-manage streams.
The Motorola Devour is also packed with great smartphone features including a 3.1-inch capacitive touch screen, touch sensitive navigation pad, pre-loaded apps including Gmail, GTalk, YouTube, Google Search and Google Maps, direct access to the Android market, automatic pushing of status updates through widgets, an 8GB microSD card, Bluetooth, and a slide-out full QWERTY keyboard.
The phone also allows home screen customizations with e-mail and social network messages. These contents are automatically backed up as well on a secure Motoblur portal. The phone also has aGPS which can be used to track down the phone in case it got lost or misplaced.
The Motorola Devour is available through Verizon’s Nationwide Talk or Nationwide Talk and Text plans with pricing that starts from $39.99 monthly access to $59.99.
Sony Ericsson Intros the Aspen Smartphone with Windows Mobile 6.5.3
February 2, 2010
Sony Ericsson has announced its latest Windows Mobile phone - codenamed Aspen. What makes this handset special among the many Sony Ericsson smartphones is that it is the first device to be running on the latest Windows Mobile OS, version 6.5.3. Plus it is also the latest addition to Sony Ericsson’s GreenHeart portfolio.
The Sony Ericsson Aspen combines touch features and a real QWERTY keyboard that allows you to do multitasking activities. It also lets you organize the phone’s panels as well use Slide view to have quick access to the phone’s most commonly used features.
The phone also lets you view and edit office files or access the internet easily with one-touch operation. It’s QWERTY keyboard provides fast and easy typing experiences, and it even has Microsoft MyPhone service which remotely erases your phone’s data in case you lost the phone.
In addition, the Sony Ericsson Aspen also features MediaBrowser and PlayNow that lets you access social networks and media files. a-GPS, Google Maps and a 3.2 megapixel camera add to the phones rich features.
Other specs and features of the Sony Ericsson Aspen include - 2.4-inch TFT QVGA screen, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity features, microSD card slot, 10 hours talk time (GSM/GPRS), 450 hours standby time (GSM/GPRS), up to 8 hours talktime and 600 hours standby time (UMTS).
The sony Ericsson Aspen supports HSPA 900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, HSPA 850/900/2100 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900.
It will be available Q2 in Iconic Black and White Silver.
Sony Ericsson Unleashed the Vivaz, Full Touch Screen Smartphone
January 21, 2010
Sony Ericssson has just unveiled a new smartphone with full touch screen features - the Sony Ericsson Vivaz. This phone is officially the second unit to be released under Sony Ericsson’s new family of communication entertainment phones, with the Xperia series as the first model. To be released anytime this first quarter, the Sony Ericsson Vivaz features high quality HD video playback. Read more
