tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-61926151035886457712024-03-19T04:59:49.926-07:00Soft-NewsIt All About Your daily Internet Organics!Software articlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11582999121390869884noreply@blogger.comBlogger68125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192615103588645771.post-15103325912433365712011-07-11T01:29:00.000-07:002011-07-11T01:29:09.654-07:00Samsung I9103 Galaxy Z preview: First look<span id="intelliTxt"></span><br />
The Galaxy S lineup is no stranger to versioning - the original Galaxy S relied on half a dozen different editions to achieve its market success. Its successor will obviously take a similar path as we just got its first body double in the face of the Samsung I9103 Galaxy Z. With Tegra 2 stepping in for the Exynos chipset and SC-LCD taking the place of the new generation SuperAMOLED Plus, the Galaxy S Z should be covering for the cases when the Galaxy S II is just slightly out of budget, while at the same time saving on the precious AMOLED panels.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><strong>Samsung I9103 Galaxy S Z official photos</strong></span><br />
Now, the Samsung I9100 is obviously a winning formula so Samsung should be extra careful with any <br />
<a name='more'></a>changes that it introduces.<br />
Tegra 2 is a fine alternative to Exynos and we already know what kind of performance to expect. We’ve seen the switch to SC-LCD before – with the I9003 Galaxy SL. With the numbers the SuperAMOLED Plus packing I9100 is selling, it’s no surprise that Samsung will try to sell a few units that don’t use up their scarce SuperAMOLED recourses.<br />
We’ve summarized the specs of the Samsung I9103 Galaxy Z to get you acquainted with the device quickly, so we can move on to the fun stuff.<br />
<h3 style="color: red;">Samsung I9103 Galaxy Z at a glance:</h3><ul><li><b>General:</b> GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, 3G with HSPA</li>
<li><b>Form factor:</b> Touchscreen bar phone</li>
<li><b>Dimensions:</b> 125 x 66.1 x 9.5 mm, 135g</li>
<li><b>Display:</b> 4.2" 16M-color SC-LCD capacitive touchscreen, 480 x 800 pixels</li>
<li><b>CPU:</b> Dual-core 1GHz ARM Cortex-A9 processor, GeForce GPU, Tegra 2 chipset</li>
<li><b>Memory:</b> 1GB RAM, 2GB ROM, 8GB storage, microSD card slot</li>
<li><b>OS:</b> Android OS, v2.3.3 Gingerbread with TouchWiz 4.0</li>
<li><b>Camera:</b> 5 megapixel auto-focus camera with LED flash; face detection, geo-tagging; 1.3MP front-facing camera</li>
<li><b>Video recording:</b> 720p video recording </li>
<li><b>Connectivity:</b> Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP, standard microUSB port, GPS receiver with A-GPS, 3.5mm audio jack, FM radio</li>
<li><b>Battery:</b> 1650mAh</li>
<li><b>Misc:</b> Built-in accelerometer, multi-touch input, proximity sensor, Swype text input, Office document viewer/editor</li>
</ul>Clearly, the I9103 Galaxy Z is meant as a companion of the I9100 Galaxy S II – early pricing info also suggests that the two belong to different market segments.<br />
We would have liked an 8MP camera and 1080p video capture, but if sticking to the 5MP/720p camera specs means we can munch on Gingerbread for less cash than the S II would cost, then we won’t complain. After all, the original Galaxy S had a similar camera module and we’re quite pleased with it.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><strong>Samsung I9103 Galaxy Z live shots</strong></span><br />
Before proceeding further, we should point out that we’re using a pre-production model of the Samsung I9103 Galaxy Z and the hardware might change before the design is finalized. The software looks identical to the one in the I9100 Galaxy S II, so that probably won’t see much (if any) changes. Further optimizations to suit the new chipset seem likely though.<br />
It may not have the slender, 8.5mm frame of its big brother, but the I9103 Galaxy Z is a good looking device. Join us on the next page, as we do a proper inspection of its hardware.<br />
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</tbody></table><span id="intelliTxt"></span>Software articlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11582999121390869884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192615103588645771.post-29667676712662456682011-07-11T01:27:00.000-07:002011-07-11T01:27:19.694-07:00HTC Sensation dual-core review<span id="intelliTxt"></span><br />
HTC burst right onto the dual-core scene with a phone that's set to be an Android sensation. They've gone all out with the design of that one - from screen, through camera to the powerful chipset. No cutting corners, no compromise on features.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><strong>HTC Sensation official photos</strong></span><br />
HTC has a flair for big names but Sensation sure is something else. The name simply sticks. We're talking a monster 4.3" S-LCD screen with qHD resolution (540 x 960). If the bump in resolution doesn’t mean much <br />
<a name='more'></a>to you, picture this – the Sansation’s 4.3-inch screen has the same pixel density as a much smaller 3.7" screen with regular WVGA resolution.<br />
The 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon chipset with the new Adreno 220 graphics bodes no good for rivals. But hey, that's the news we've been waiting for. A battle is brewing and dual-core domination is the prize.<br />
Before we let the excitement of benchmarks cloud our minds, let's get the laundry list out of the way. Here's what the HTC Sensation has to offer and what didn’t work all that well.<br />
<h3 style="color: red;">Key features</h3><ul><li>Quad-band GSM and dual-band 3G support</li>
<li>14.4 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA</li>
<li>4.3" 16M-color capacitive LCD touchscreen of qHD resolution (540 x 960 pixels); Gorilla glass</li>
<li>Android OS v2.3 Gingerbread with HTC Sense 3.0</li>
<li>1.2 GHz dual Scorpion CPUs, Adreno 220 GPU, Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8260 chipset</li>
<li>768 MB RAM and 1 GB storage for apps</li>
<li>8 MP autofocus camera with LED flash; face detection and geotagging</li>
<li>1080p and 720p video recording @ 30fps</li>
<li>Wi-Fi b/g/n and DLNA</li>
<li>GPS with A-GPS</li>
<li>Stereo FM radio with RDS</li>
<li>microSD slot up to 32GB (8GB card included)</li>
<li>Accelerometer, proximity sensor and an auto-brightness sensor</li>
<li>Front facing camera with video calls</li>
<li>Standard 3.5 mm audio jack</li>
<li>microUSB port (charging) and stereo Bluetooth v3.0</li>
<li>MHL TV-out (requires MHL-to-HDMI adapter)</li>
<li>Smart dialing, voice dialing </li>
<li>DivX/XviD video support</li>
<li>HTC Locations app</li>
<li>HTCSense.com integration</li>
<li>HTC Portable Hotspot </li>
<li>Ultra-fast boot times (if you don’t remove battery)</li>
<li>Office document editor</li>
</ul><h3 style="color: red;">Main disadvantages</h3><ul><li>Serious "death grip" issue with Wi-Fi radio</li>
<li>Less than impressed with the screen's outdoor performance</li>
<li>Performance not quite as convincing as other dual-cores</li>
<li>No dedicated camera key</li>
<li>microSD is under the battery cover</li>
<li>No unibody construction as advertised</li>
</ul>You'll notice that "unibody" is not on the feature list - the back cover is certainly interesting but this is by no means a unibody. Let's not let that sully the great impression though - the Sensation is one of the most powerful droids around and it's on the shortlist if you're looking for the ultimate in smartphones.<br />
The 8MP camera with 1080p video recording begs for a camera shootout. And the high-res S-LCD unit calls for another display test. So that's a lot of testing we have ahead of us.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><strong>The HTC Sensation at ours</strong></span><br />
But before we get busy, we need to give credit where it's due. HTC have been perfecting their interface designs for years and the latest Sense UI 3.0 is laced with equal amounts of useful features and eye candy.<br />
With all the tests and benchmarks that await us, we just have to let the HTC Sensation out of the box. That's exactly what we do on the next page and then go on to check out the hardware.<br />
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Phones far and wide wanted to be the iPhone killer and you know what – tablets are no different. The iPad needs to get used to living with a bounty on its head. And always be ready for the likes of the Motorola XOOM.<br />
But the XOOM is no ordinary competitor. We’re talking the first Honeycomb tablet, a cornerstone for Android. It’s Motorola’s first tablet too. If they play their cards right, it could be a big money earner for a company in trouble, so we know Moto gave it their best.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><b>Motorola XOOM official photos</b></span><br />
The XOOM has a 10.1” screen of 1280 x 800 pixels resolution, Google’s latest Android OS (after the <br />
<a name='more'></a>update rolls out in full), purpose made for tablet use, and a powerful Tegra 2 1GHz dual-core chipset with 1GB RAM. Barely a few lines into the spec sheet and we already like the sound of it.<br />
The Motorola XOOM has more to offer than that. The Verizon US version will be getting a (delayed) LTE update, while dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz and 5GHz) sounds sweet too.<br />
But we won’t go on and on about the specs of the XOOM. Here go the highlights followed – as usual – by what we didn’t like.<br />
<h3 style="color: red;">Key features</h3><ul><li>10.1” capacitive touchscreen of 1280 x 800 pixel resolution; multi-touch</li>
<li>730g of weight</li>
<li>Dual-band (2.4GHz and 5GHz) Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity; Wi-Fi hotspot</li>
<li>Optional 3G connectivity (data only) – HSPA or 1xEV-DO (LTE via upgrade)</li>
<li>GPS with A-GPS support on all models</li>
<li>1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 AP20H Dual Core processor</li>
<li>1GB RAM</li>
<li>Android 3.0 Honeycomb, upgradable to 3.1</li>
<li>16/32/64GB of onboard storage</li>
<li>microSD card slot (up to 32GB)</li>
<li>Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR</li>
<li>Accelerometer, compass and three-axis gyro-sensor; barometer sensor</li>
<li>5MP auto-focus camera with dual-LED flash</li>
<li>720p video recording at 30fps</li>
<li>2MP secondary video call camera</li>
<li>HD TV-Out via microHDMI port</li>
<li>microUSB with host functionality</li>
<li>Flash-enabled web browser</li>
<li>10 hours video playback, 3.3 days of music playback</li>
</ul><h3 style="color: red;">Main disadvantages</h3><ul><li>Seems quite laggy despite the 1GHz dual-core CPU</li>
<li>Screen is very reflective, hard to use outdoors</li>
<li>Quite a porker at 730 grams</li>
<li>No kickstand – it cannot be stood up on a table without a dock </li>
<li>Non-replaceable battery</li>
<li>Can’t charge off USB</li>
<li>LTE-enabling update not out yet for the Verizon version</li>
<li>Still waiting for an update to enable microSD slot as well</li>
<li>No document editor pre-installed, not even a viewer</li>
</ul>We’re really curious to try out the tablet minded version of Android – the one we’ve tested before was clunky to use and clearly not intended for big screens. And we’ve had a positive experience with the Tegra 2 platform. It’ll be interesting to see how it performs inside a tablet.<br />
And let’s just say that seeing a standard microHDMI port was a pleasant surprise – no need of an adapter to get the TV-Out working. The competition doesn’t even have a standard microUSB port so thumbs up for Motorola and keeping to standards.<br />
<img alt="Motorola XOOM" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/motorola-xoom-mz601/phone/thumb/gsmarena_002.jpg" /> <img alt="Motorola XOOM" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/motorola-xoom-mz601/phone/thumb/gsmarena_013.jpg" /> <img alt="Motorola XOOM" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/motorola-xoom-mz601/phone/thumb/gsmarena_016.jpg" /> <img alt="Motorola XOOM" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/motorola-xoom-mz601/phone/thumb/gsmarena_021.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Motorola XOOM in our office</b></span><br />
The XOOM we’re about to get started with is the 3G-enabled variety with 32GB of inbuilt storage. And yes, it’s got Honeycomb inside – the version of Android meant for tablets. We can hardly wait. Jump to the next page and try to keep up.<br />
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In America, it is widely believed that bigger is better. Or so Samsung must have thought when they decided to launch the phone with the biggest and brightest screen first in the United States, and with the biggest network – AT&T. The Samsung Infuse 4G is definitely meant to stand out – its 4.5” Super AMOLED Plus screen is nearly unmatched on the market, and a beauty to look at. It makes 4-inchers look petty and irrelevant.<br />
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Despite its humongous screen, the Samsung Infuse 4G has an impressively thin body. At 8.99 mm, it is only a tad thicker than a Galaxy S2. It does have an excuse though – it’s packing a larger screen than the current Samsung flagship. That’s the spirit.<br />
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<h3 style="color: red;">Key Features</h3><ul><li>Quad-band GSM and quad-band 3G support</li>
<li>21 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA support</li>
<li>4.5" 16M-color Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touchscreen of WVGA (480 x 800 pixel) resolution</li>
<li>1.2 GHz ARM Cortex A8 processor, 512 MB of RAM</li>
<li>8 MP wide-angle lens auto focus camera with LED flash, face, smile and blink detection</li>
<li>720p video recording at 30fps</li>
<li>Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b, g and n support</li>
<li>GPS with A-GPS connectivity; Digital compass</li>
<li>16GB internal storage, microSD slot</li>
<li>Accelerometer, gyroscope and proximity sensor</li>
<li>Standard 3.5 mm audio jack</li>
<li>Charging MHL microUSB port with USB host and TV-out (1080p) support</li>
<li>Stereo Bluetooth v3.0</li>
<li>FM radio with RDS</li>
<li>Great audio quality </li>
<li>Super slim and lightweight at 8.99mm and 139g</li>
<li>1.3MP secondary camera, video-call</li>
<li>Full Flash support and GPU-acceleration enable 1080p flash video playback in the web browser</li>
<li>Document editor</li>
<li>File manager preinstalled</li>
<li>The richest video format support we’ve seen</li>
</ul><h3 style="color: red;">Main disadvantages</h3><ul><li>All-plastic build</li>
<li>No dedicated camera key</li>
<li>Super slim body has poor grip when taking pictures</li>
<li>Single-core processor </li>
<li>No 1080p video recording despite having the same camera unit as the Galaxy S2</li>
<li>Sheer size raises questions about single-handed use</li>
<li>Non-hot-swappable memory card slot </li>
<li>The device ships with Android 2.2 (Froyo), not the latest Gingerbread</li>
</ul>Certain comparisons are not in the Samsung Infuse 4G’s favor. It looks like a flagship, but it’s not quite there. The Infuse just doesn’t have the raw processing power of the Galaxy S2. What’s fair’s fair though – it does look even more impressive.<br />
<img alt="Samsung I997 Infuse 4G" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/samsung-i997-infuse-4g/phone/thumb/gsmarena_001.jpg" /> <img alt="Samsung I997 Infuse 4G" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/samsung-i997-infuse-4g/phone/thumb/gsmarena_010.jpg" /> <br />
<b>Oddly enough, Samsung has decided to go with their older generation, single-core CPU which we know well from the Galaxy S line of phones. Is it going to be enough to power the Infuse 4G? We are about to find out.</b><br />
<i>Editorial: You might notice that this review is shorter than usual and doesn't include all of our proprietary tests. The reason is it has been prepared and written far away from our office and test lab. The Samsung Infuse 4G is a US-only phone, so it will probably never get to the shores of the Old Continent. Still, we think we've captured the essence of the phone in the same precise, informative and detailed way that's become our trademark. Enjoy the good read! </i><br />
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</tbody></table>Software articlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11582999121390869884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192615103588645771.post-45266733928580590682011-07-11T01:17:00.000-07:002011-07-11T01:17:10.980-07:00HTC Flyer Pen review<span id="intelliTxt"></span><br />
Considering the avalanche of tablets now on the market one could be forgiven for thinking “How will this one be any different?” The HTC Flyer, though, is nothing if not unique.Yes, it's an Android tablet; but one which has decided to zig when every other droid tablet out there has zagged. It doesn't feature the stock Honeycomb for tablets and goes with Gingerbread instead. It’s topped with the HTC Sense UI 2.1 for tablets which looks equally good upscaled to the bigger 7” screen, and has the brand new lockscreen from Sense 3.0.There’s a 1.5 GHz single-core processor instead of a dual-core Tegra-or-something chip. The Flyer boasts HTC’s Scribe technology giving you drawing powers on any screen on the tablet. The aluminum unibody has the trademark HTC feel all over it. Oh yes… It's a cool gadget by any standards.<br />
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<span style="color: red;"><strong>HTC Flyer official shots</strong></span><br />
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Facing very tough competition, the Flyer relies on its user experience and innovative drawing/imaging <br />
<a name='more'></a>technology to up the scales and get on your wish list. While it certainly can't compete with dual-core-powered slates in terms of FullHD 1080p video or the latest games with Unreal 3D engine and whatnot, it can still give users a rich, fun experience. The fact is it’s really pocketable and no burden to handle for longer than 10 minutes. You can literally take it anywhere without having to carry a special bag for it.<br />
And here’s what the Flyer will bring along.<br />
<h3 style="color: red;">Key features</h3><ul><li>7.0" 16M-color LCD capacitive touchscreen of WSVGA (600 x 1024 pixels) resolution</li>
<li>Single-core ARMv71500MHz CPU, 1GB RAM, 16/32GB of user-available storage</li>
<li>Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) with HTC Sense 2.1 UI </li>
<li>Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900 and tri-band 3G 900/1700/2100 support </li>
<li>14.4 Mbps HSDPA, 5.76 Mbps HSUPA</li>
<li>Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n with hotspot functionality</li>
<li>GPS with A-GPS support; digital compass </li>
<li>5 MP 2592x1944 pixels resolution autofocus camera </li>
<li>1.3 MP front-facing camera</li>
<li>720p HD video recording @30fps </li>
<li>microUSB port and stereo Bluetooth v3.0 </li>
<li>microSD slot (up to 32GB)</li>
<li>Flash 10.1 support</li>
<li>DivX/Xvid support</li>
<li>Standard 3.5 mm audio jack</li>
<li>Accelerometer and proximity sensor</li>
<li>Document viewing and editing out of the box</li>
<li>HTC Scribe technology with Magic pen (separate purchase for the Wi-Fi only model)</li>
<li>Aluminum unibody design</li>
<li>Two sets of touch-sensitive controls for landscape and portrait use</li>
<li>4000 mAh Li-Ion rechargeable battery</li>
</ul><h3 style="color: red;">Main disadvantages</h3><ul><li>Weighs almost as much as an 8.9" tablet</li>
<li>Charges only with the supplied HTC charger </li>
<li>Non-replaceable battery</li>
<li>Lower resolution than current crop of droid slates</li>
<li>Lack of dual-core processor</li>
<li>Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread instead of 3.0 Honeycomb</li>
<li>5 MP camera has obvious lens issues</li>
<li>No telephony </li>
</ul>This 7-incher makes you feel HTC didn’t want to shout out loud about their first tablet. At least, they tried to cover almost of the major features users look for in a tablet. When you hold it in your hands you immediately feel the HTC touch; like a steroid-enhanced HTC Sensation. And you can bet that Angry Birds looks good on that lovely big screen.<br />
Choosing Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread instead of Honeycomb gives the Flyer the advantage of using a custom user interface and full support for the majority of apps out there. (Some regular Android apps have compatibility issues with Honeycomb slates).The downside is absolutely no support for Honeycomb apps, which are the ones meant for tablet use to begin with.<br />
With the Flyer, you choose between a 3G-enabled and Wi-Fi-only version. Either way, phone calls are not available.<br />
So much for raw specs and expectations. What we're here for is the actual performance. We’re back after the break and eager to see how the Flyer handles pressure.<br />
<img alt="HTC Flyer" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/htc-flyer/phone/thumb/gsmarena_001.jpg" /> <img alt="HTC Flyer" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/htc-flyer/phone/thumb/gsmarena_002.jpg" /> <img alt="HTC Flyer" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/htc-flyer/phone/thumb/gsmarena_003.jpg" /> <img alt="HTC Flyer" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/htc-flyer/phone/thumb/gsmarena_005.jpg" /> <span id="intelliTxt"></span><br />
<h3 style="color: red;">Design and construction</h3>HTC has almost patented the stylish aluminum unibody construction , which is stunning - especially on a bigger handset like the Flyer (yes it's actually compact enough to be called that) - so this tablet is definitely a looker.<br />
It feels great in your hand and both the finish and body materials are top notch. It's comfortable to hold and feels sturdy.<br />
<img alt="HTC Flyer" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/htc-flyer/phone/thumb/gsmarena_001.jpg" /> <img alt="HTC Flyer" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/htc-flyer/phone/thumb/gsmarena_008.jpg" /> <img alt="HTC Flyer" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/htc-flyer/phone/thumb/gsmarena_009.jpg" /> <img alt="HTC Flyer" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/htc-flyer/phone/thumb/gsmarena_010.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><strong>HTC Flyer side by side with the HTC Sensation and the BlackBerry Playbook</strong></span><br />
We do like aluminum casings. Plastic is okay but just can't beat the premium feel of cold metal.<br />
The body of the Flyer is curved at every corner and has slightly pronounced top and bottom edges to protect the screen when you place it on its face. The back is curved and mostly made of aluminum.<br />
The 7" 16M-color capacitive screen offers good brightness indoors but is too reflective to comfortably use in the open. Even on the highest settings it feels shy in direct sunlight and will make you wish for a parasol or something.<br />
<img alt="HTC Flyer" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/htc-flyer/phone/thumb/gsmarena_006.jpg" /> <img alt="HTC Flyer" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/htc-flyer/phone/thumb/gsmarena_007.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><strong>HTC Flyer LCD display</strong></span><br />
Other than that, when indoors, colors are punchy and contrast is good, so the Flyer does have a good display overall.<br />
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<tr> <td rowspan="2" style="vertical-align: middle;" width="178"><strong>Display test</strong></td> <td align="center" colspan="3"><strong>50% brightness</strong></td> <td align="center" class="col5 cell" colspan="3"><strong>100% brightness</strong></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><strong>Black, cd/m<sup>2</sup></strong></td> <td><strong>White, cd/m<sup>2</sup></strong></td> <td><nobr><strong>Contrast ratio</strong></nobr></td> <td><strong>Black, cd/m<sup>2</sup></strong></td> <td><strong>White, cd/m<sup>2</sup></strong></td> <td><nobr><strong>Contrast ratio</strong></nobr></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><strong>HTC Flyer</strong></td> <td><b>0.18</b></td> <td><b>169</b></td> <td><b>921</b></td> <td><b>0.41</b></td> <td><b>409</b></td> <td><b>1002</b></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><strong>Motorola XOOM</strong></td> <td>0.12</td> <td>216</td> <td>1853</td> <td>0.21</td> <td>436</td> <td>2041</td> </tr>
<tr> <td><strong>Apple iPad 2</strong></td> <td>0.18</td> <td>167</td> <td>925</td> <td>0.55</td> <td>429</td> <td>775</td> </tr>
<tr> <td><strong>Apple iPad</strong></td> <td>0.21</td> <td>178</td> <td>834</td> <td>0.53</td> <td>410</td> <td>776</td> </tr>
<tr> <td><strong>HTC Incredible S</strong></td> <td>0.18</td> <td>162</td> <td>908</td> <td>0.31</td> <td>275</td> <td>880</td> </tr>
<tr> <td><strong>HTC Sensation</strong></td> <td>0.21</td> <td>173</td> <td>809</td> <td>0.61</td> <td>438</td> <td>720</td> </tr>
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Above the display in landscape mode are the secondary video-call camera and a status LED, which lights up when you turn the camera on. It is a 1.3 MP unit, good enough for Skype video calls and the likes.<br />
<img alt="HTC Flyer" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/htc-flyer/phone/thumb/gsmarena_003.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><strong>Secondary camera, light sensor</strong></span><br />
There are a total of 8 capacitive buttons on the Flyer. HTC has conveniently decided to put them in two sets for use in both landscape and portrait mode. They are the Home, Menu and Search keys along with a dedicated Scribe button. When Scribe mode is active, a touch with the stylus to the Scribe capacitive button will open up the settings menu. More on that later.<br />
<img alt="HTC Flyer" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/htc-flyer/phone/thumb/gsmarena_004.jpg" /> <img alt="HTC Flyer" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/htc-flyer/phone/thumb/gsmarena_005.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><strong>Capacitive buttons</strong></span><br />
The right side of the tablet features the volume rocker and two sets of microphones. They are positioned at the top and bottom of the side. They are probably meant for stereo sound recording during video capture.<br />
The volume rocker has nice press and is large enough for comfortable use.<br />
<img alt="HTC Flyer" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/htc-flyer/phone/thumb/gsmarena_002.jpg" /> <img alt="HTC Flyer" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/htc-flyer/phone/thumb/gsmarena_012.jpg" /> <img alt="HTC Flyer" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/htc-flyer/phone/thumb/gsmarena_013.jpg" /> <img alt="HTC Flyer" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/htc-flyer/phone/thumb/gsmarena_014.jpg" /> <strong></strong><br />
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</tbody></table><span id="intelliTxt"></span>Software articlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11582999121390869884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192615103588645771.post-72489872434543883892011-07-11T01:12:00.000-07:002011-07-11T01:12:36.153-07:00Nokia E6 review Specifications and review<span id="intelliTxt"></span><br />
Don't let your E71/72 smartphone read this. No, it won't have a heart attack or anything. But you don't want it suddenly feeling sad and useless. You certainly realize the E71/E72 duo is getting old and rusty. Like it or not, it's time to move on.<br />
The Nokia E6 will not take No for an answer. A super crisp VGA touchscreen, the finessed Symbian Anna, the strong messenger bloodline and the stainless steel armor are a tempting combination. The package will make long-time Eseries users feel right at home and cheer the upgrades.<br />
<img alt="Nokia E6-00" height="200" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-e6-00/review/ofic/thumb/gsmarena_002.jpg" /> <img alt="Nokia E6-00" height="200" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-e6-00/review/ofic/thumb/gsmarena_003.jpg" /> <img alt="Nokia E6-00" height="200" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-e6-00/review/ofic/thumb/gsmarena_004.jpg" /> <img alt="Nokia E6-00" height="200" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-e6-00/review/ofic/thumb/gsmarena_005.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><strong>Nokia E6 official photos</strong></span><br />
Touchscreen or D-pad is not a decision you're forced to make. It will come naturally instead. Where the small<br />
<a name='more'></a> screen won't allow the required level of touch precision, the D-pad will fill in. Five homescreen panes to fill with shortcuts and widgets will do better than the good old Active Standby with alternative setups for business and leisure.<br />
Most importantly though, to even the most old-school of Eseries loyalists, touchscreen will be a fair price to pay for finally upping the screen resolution to acceptable levels.<br />
<h3 style="color: red;">Key features</h3><ul><li>Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support</li>
<li>Penta-band 3G with 10.2 Mbps HSDPA and 2 Mbps HSUPA </li>
<li>Symbian Anna OS</li>
<li>Messenger bar, stainless steel body, four-row QWERTY keyboard</li>
<li>2.46" 16M-color capacitive TFT touchscreen of 640 x 480 pixel resolution; Gorilla glass protection</li>
<li>680 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 256 MB RAM</li>
<li>8GB internal storage, 1GB ROM, microSD card slot</li>
<li>Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n</li>
<li>GPS receiver with A-GPS support and free lifetime voice-guided navigation</li>
<li>Digital compass</li>
<li>8 megapixel fixed-focus camera with dual-LED flash, 720p video recording @ 25fps; geotagging, face detection, smart zoom in video</li>
<li>Built-in accelerometer and proximity sensor</li>
<li>Standard 3.5 mm audio jack</li>
<li>Stereo FM Radio with RDS</li>
<li>microUSB port, USB-on-the-go</li>
<li>Flash and Java support for the web browser</li>
<li>Stereo Bluetooth 3.0</li>
<li>Smart dialing and voice commands</li>
<li>DivX, XviD and Matroska video support</li>
<li>Social network integration</li>
<li>Office document viewer and editor</li>
<li>Excellent battery life</li>
<li>Excellent audio quality</li>
</ul><h3 style="color: red;">Main disadvantages</h3><ul><li>Symbian Anna is still catching up with Android and iOS</li>
<li>The tiny touchscreen has no room for big fingers</li>
<li>Fixed-focus camera </li>
<li>Relatively limited 3rd party software availability</li>
</ul>This phone seems to have almost everything - well, save for HDMI and an actual life-size touchscreen. But we're talking Eseries and the E6 is the business. It feels like Nokia really wanted to rekindle the magic. The E6 makes the E72 look like a routine, cursory attempt at an update. Where the E72 wanted quietly keep on cashing in, the E6 is keen to make a difference. A tall task indeed, considering the times.<br />
<img alt="Nokia E6-00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-e6-00/review/phone/thumb/gsmarena_001.jpg" /> <img alt="Nokia E6-00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-e6-00/review/phone/thumb/gsmarena_015.jpg" /> <img alt="Nokia E6-00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-e6-00/review/phone/thumb/gsmarena_032.jpg" /> <img alt="Nokia E6-00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-e6-00/review/phone/thumb/gsmarena_021.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><strong>Nokia E6 live shots</strong></span><br />
Let's waste no more time on the introduction and cut to the chase. Follow us on the next page for our traditional hardware inspection.Software articlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11582999121390869884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192615103588645771.post-66655388154371263342011-07-11T01:09:00.000-07:002011-07-11T01:09:39.376-07:00Nokia X7-00 stealth xpress Specifications and review<span id="intelliTxt"></span><br />
Dressed to kill and with a fresh coat of paint on the interface, the Nokia X7 is keen to show there's still fight left in Symbian. The screen is a definite high point and the stainless steel body is fashioned like a stealth jet fighter. Symbian Anna adds in features that have been lacking in the OS, closing the gap on the competition.<br />
<img alt="" height="200" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/04/nokia-e6-x7-anna/thumb/gsmarena_004.jpg" /> <img alt="" height="200" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/04/nokia-e6-x7-anna/thumb/gsmarena_005.jpg" /> <img alt="" height="200" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/04/nokia-e6-x7-anna/thumb/gsmarena_006.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Nokia X7 official photos</b></span><br />
The Nokia X7 combines stainless steel and Gorilla glass into one seriously attractive package. It boasts stereo speakers (just two, rather than four as you might think looking at it) to justify its Xseries spot and an 8MP <br />
<a name='more'></a>camera with 720p video recording.<br />
The screen impressed us quite a bit as you'll see in our hardware chapter but that's not all we liked about the hardware. The software changes are not as far-reaching as we would have liked, but there are some key developments that that give Symbian a usability boost.<br />
Here's the short version of what the Nokia X7 is about and what didn’t work out very well.<br />
<h3 style="color: red;">Key features</h3><ul><li>Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE support </li>
<li>Penta-band 3G with 10.2 Mbps HSDPA and 2 Mbps HSUPA support </li>
<li>Stainless steel body</li>
<li>4" 16M-color AMOLED capacitive touchscreen of 640 x 360 pixel resolution; Impressive brightness and Gorilla glass protection</li>
<li>8 megapixel fixed-focus camera with dual-LED flash and 720p video @ 25fps recording; geotagging, face detection, smart zoom in video</li>
<li>Symbian Anna OS </li>
<li>680 MHz ARM 11 CPU and 256 MB RAM </li>
<li>Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n</li>
<li>GPS receiver with A-GPS support and free lifetime voice-guided navigation</li>
<li>Digital compass </li>
<li>microSD card slot (8GB card pre-installed)</li>
<li>DivX and XviD video support</li>
<li>Built-in accelerometer and proximity sensor </li>
<li>Standard 3.5 mm audio jack </li>
<li>Stereo FM Radio with RDS </li>
<li>microUSB port</li>
<li>Flash and Java support for the web browser</li>
<li>Stereo Bluetooth 3.0</li>
<li>Excellent audio quality </li>
<li>Smart dialing and voice commands </li>
<li>Social networking integration</li>
</ul><h3 style="color: red;">Main disadvantages</h3><ul><li>Symbian Anna is still catching up with Android and iOS</li>
<li>Uncomfortable volume rocker, SIM tray and microSD card slot</li>
<li>Camera lacks auto focus, oversharpens images </li>
<li>Relatively limited 3rd party software availability </li>
<li>No office document editing (without a paid upgrade)</li>
<li>Battery life is not on par with the best in business</li>
</ul>Despite our complaints, this is the best that Symbian has ever looked and Nokia has picked excellent devices to carry it. While the other one, the Nokia E6, is a business phone through and through, the X7 focuses on the fun stuff. From taking photos and videos, through deeper social networking integration, to watching HD videos and browsing the web on the large 4" screen.<br />
The Nokia X7 is something you'll want to show off to your friends. The Nokia designers have done a good job of breaking the touchscreen mould that makes so many phones look uniformly similar.<br />
<img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_001.jpg" /> <img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_019.jpg" /> <img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_020.jpg" /> <img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_023.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>Nokia X7 in our office</b></span><br />
The Nokia X7 comes more as a successor to the C7 than a stand-alone version. But the C7 itself will be getting Symbian Anna soon, so the X7 needs to bring more to the battlefield than just the (admittedly great) bigger screen.<br />
First we'll check on the arsenal in the box and then we're off to inspect the phone's angular charms. Join us on the next page to feast your eyes on the cool screen and discover the Nokia X7.<br />
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<h3 style="color: red;">Design and construction</h3>The Nokia X7 is a gorgeous phone - it has a bold, futuristic design that gives it broad appeal but geeks will look at the angular shapes and instantly think F-117 Nighthawk. We've handled both the Dark steel and Silver steel versions and both of them look extra sharp.<br />
The shape of the phone is rectangular with the four corners beveled. Each corner shows a grill although only two of them (the bottom ones) house actual loudspeakers. The grills look cool anyway. The mostly metallic back is rounded making the phone more comfortable to hold than an angular back would have been.<br />
<img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_002.jpg" /> <img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_014.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>The Nokia X7 looks like a stealth jet fighter</b></span><br />
The front of the Nokia X7 is dominated by an amazing 4" nHD AMOLED screen. The lower pixel count is the only thing holding this display back - 360 x 640 is a bit of a stretch for a 4" diagonal. Still, the 4" SuperAMOLED of the Samsung Galaxy S only has about 10% more subpixels than the X7's AMOLED screen. The difference is by no means huge.<br />
The screen on the X7 is also the brightest AMOLED we've tested. It's actually one of the brightest displays we've ever tested, LCDs included. The only brighter display we've seen is LG'c NOVA display, which is some 20% ahead. Still, AMOLEDs are traditionally darker than LCDs so the Nokia X7 screen blew us away. Contrast is infinite technically but that's the usual.<br />
<img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_019.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>The Nokia X7 and N8 displays compared</b></span><br />
Here's the table with our brightness measurements<br />
<table align="middle" id="reviewbody"><tbody>
<tr> <td rowspan="2" style="vertical-align: middle;" width="178"><b>Display test</b></td> <td align="center" colspan="3"><b>50% brightness</b></td> <td align="center" class="col5 cell" colspan="3"><b>100% brightness</b></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><b>Black, cd/m<sup>2</sup></b></td> <td><b>White, cd/m<sup>2</sup></b></td> <td><nobr><b>Contrast ratio</b></nobr></td> <td><b>Black, cd/m<sup>2</sup></b></td> <td><b>White, cd/m<sup>2</sup></b></td> <td><nobr><b>Contrast ratio</b></nobr></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><b>LG Optimus Black P970</b></td> <td>0.27</td> <td>332</td> <td>1228</td> <td>0.65</td> <td>749</td> <td>1161</td> </tr>
<tr> <td><b>Nokia X7</b></td> <td><b>0</b></td> <td><b>365</b></td> <td><b>∞</b></td> <td><b>0</b></td> <td><b>630</b></td> <td><b>∞</b></td> </tr>
<tr> <td><b>Motorola Atrix 4G</b></td> <td>0.48</td> <td>314</td> <td>652</td> <td>0.60</td> <td>598</td> <td>991</td> </tr>
<tr> <td><b>Apple iPhone 4</b></td> <td>0.14</td> <td>189</td> <td>1341</td> <td>0.39</td> <td>483</td> <td>1242</td> </tr>
<tr> <td><b>HTC Sensation</b></td> <td>0.21</td> <td>173</td> <td>809</td> <td>0.61</td> <td>438</td> <td>720</td> </tr>
<tr> <td><b>Samsung I9000 Galaxy S</b></td> <td>0</td> <td>263</td> <td>∞</td> <td>0</td> <td>395</td> <td>∞</td> </tr>
<tr> <td><b>Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc</b></td> <td>0.03</td> <td>34</td> <td>1078</td> <td>0.33</td> <td>394</td> <td>1207</td> </tr>
<tr> <td><b>Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II</b></td> <td>0</td> <td>231</td> <td>∞</td> <td>0</td> <td>362</td> <td>∞</td> </tr>
<tr> <td><b>LG Optimus 2X</b></td> <td>0.23</td> <td>228</td> <td>982</td> <td>0.35</td> <td>347</td> <td>1001</td> </tr>
<tr> <td><b>HTC Incredible S</b></td> <td>0.18</td> <td>162</td> <td>908</td> <td>0.31</td> <td>275</td> <td>880</td> </tr>
</tbody></table><br />
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Viewing angles of the screen are great and colors are lovely and vivid. Sunlight legibility is not perfect but it holds up slightly better than, say, the Samsung Galaxy S II.<br />
The X7 screen sensitivity is as good as we’ve come to expect from capacitive units and touch feedback is very impressive.<br />
Symmetrically placed on either side of the screen are the earpiece and the lone menu key. There are proximity and ambient light sensors hiding near the earpiece. There's no video-call camera here or call buttons. The menu key is relatively big, though it's a bit stiff.<br />
<img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_003.jpg" /> <img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_004.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>The earpiece and sensors on top • The menu key is the only button on the front</b></span><br />
On top of the Nokia X7 is the uniquely shaped Power/Lock key, which also handles screen lock and the ringing profiles (upon a long press). The two wired connectivity ports are here too – the microUSB that can be used for charging and the 3.5mm audio jack.<br />
At the bottom, there's just the mic pinhole and some labels.<br />
<img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_009.jpg" /> <img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_010.jpg" /> <img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_011.jpg" /> <img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_012.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>The two wired connectivity ports and the power key</b></span><br />
The sides of the Nokia X7 are quite interesting. The left houses the two trays: one for the microSD card (top) and one for the SIM card (bottom). The right side is home to the volume rocker and the shutter key.<br />
Let's start with the keys. They have a very low profile and both are frustratingly hard to use. Because they sit on the sloping edge of the back, every time you press one of them, your finger slides down pushing the phone up. We kept getting the feeling that sooner or later the phone was going to slip.<br />
<img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_005.jpg" /> <img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_006.jpg" /> <img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_007.jpg" /> <img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_008.jpg" /> <br />
<b>microSD and SIM card slots on the left • the uncomfortable volume rocker and shutter key on the right</b><br />
The trays for the SIM and microSD cards are not our favorite design decisions either. Both work the same way - you press on the dot, which cause the other end to tilt up. Then you try to pry and pull it out. That's rather annoying but the microSD slot still counts as "hot-swappable" we guess.<br />
<img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_016.jpg" /> <img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_017.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>The trays for the SIM and microSD cards</b></span><br />
When you're done, you have to push the tray back in and we question the life expectancy of a slot that will see quite a bit of metal rubbing against metal. That's the price of beauty (or rather the metal body in this case).<br />
The four corners of the Nokia X7 are fashioned into loudspeaker grills but that’s just for show - only the bottom ones actually hide loudspeakers. Having four speakers would have been impressive (and we imagine quite loud) but two work well enough.<br />
<img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_013.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>The bottom two are loudspeakers the other two are impostors</b></span><br />
On the back we find the camera lens, dual-LED flash banded together on a black strip. The camera doesn’t protrude but when you put the phone down it rests on it, making it prone to scratches (there’s no lens cover).<br />
<img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_014.jpg" /> <img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_018.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>The 8MP camera and its dual-LED flash </b></span><br />
Most of the back is a solid piece of brushed-finish stainless steel, with plastic elements capping the top and bottom ends of the phone (just like on the Nokia N8). The metal gives the X7 a very sturdy feel, which users like us prefer over plastic.<br />
One downside to this is that the battery isn't user accessible - you can't carry a backup piece to extend the battery life of the X7.<br />
Speaking of battery life, the Nokia X7's battery is quoted at up to 450 hours of stand-by (in both 2G and 3G modes) or up to six and a half hours of talk time (and only four and a half hours in 3G). Nokia also claim 6 hours of video playback (with 720p videos) and 50 hours of music playback (in offline mode).<br />
The battery performance of the X7 isn't overly impressive. As a reference, the Nokia C7 claims to squeeze 550 hours of standby and 9 h 30 min of talk time (that's in 2G) out of the same 1200mAh BL-5K battery.<br />
<img alt="Nokia X7 00" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/nokia-x7-00/phone/thumb/gsmarena_015.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: red;"><b>The curved metal back of the Nokia X7</b></span><br />
The build quality of the Nokia X7 is impressive though we don't agree with some of the design decisions (the buttons on the rounded edge of the phone and the card trays). The finish of the X7 proved delicate and quickly acquired a few scratches so you have to be careful with it (a carrying pouch in the box would have been great).<br />
Still, there's no denying that the X7 is a beauty to look at and it's quite slim and compact. The curved back makes the phone very comfortable to hold despite the angular looks.<br />
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It’s a sequel. Same cast and the same story but with a new lead and a new director. Shot in HD. The Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo is to settle some unfinished business at the box office. A year stands between the Vivaz and the Neo and Android does make all the difference.<br />
<img alt="" height="160" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/02/se-neo-pro/thumb/gsmarena_001.jpg" /> <img alt="" height="160" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/02/se-neo-pro/thumb/gsmarena_002.jpg" /> <img alt="" height="93" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/02/se-neo-pro/thumb/gsmarena_003.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: orange;"><b>Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo official photos</b></span><br />
The XPERIA Neo is part of Sony Ericsson’s new droid lineup and takes advantage of all the new features –<br />
<a name='more'></a> the LED-backlit Reality display with Sony Mobile BRAVIA Engine, an 8 megapixel Exmor R camera sensor, 720p video with continuous autofocus and the latest Android – 2.3 Gingerbread.<br />
<h3 style="color: orange;">Key features</h3><ul><li>Quad-band GSM /GPRS/EDGE support</li>
<li>3G with 7.2 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA</li>
<li>3.7" 16M-color capacitive LED-backlit LCD touchscreen of FWVGA resolution (480 x 854 pixels) on Sony Mobile BRAVIA engine</li>
<li>Android OS v2.3 Gingerbread</li>
<li>1 GHz Scorpion CPU, Adreno 205 GPU, Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 chipset</li>
<li>512 MB RAM</li>
<li>8 MP autofocus camera, LED flash, geotagging</li>
<li>720p video @ 30fps, continuous autofocus</li>
<li>Front facing VGA camera, video calls</li>
<li>Wi-Fi b/g/n and DLNA</li>
<li>GPS with A-GPS</li>
<li>microSD slot (32GB supported, 8GB card included)</li>
<li>Accelerometer and proximity sensor</li>
<li>Standard 3.5 mm audio jack</li>
<li>Stereo FM radio with RDS</li>
<li>microUSB port (charging) and stereo Bluetooth v2.1</li>
<li>Voice dialing</li>
<li>Adobe Flash 10.2 support</li>
<li>microHDMI port</li>
</ul><h3 style="color: orange;">Main disadvantages</h3><ul><li>Display has poor viewing angles</li>
<li>The competition has dual-core CPUs, 1080p video</li>
<li>No smart dialing</li>
<li>Loudspeaker has below average performance</li>
<li>No DivX/XviD support</li>
<li>Memory card slot under the battery cover</li>
</ul>The Neo benefits from new technology but it does well to focus on the important stuff: imaging. It’s not the 3.7 touchscreen that makes this phone, nor is it the 1 GHz CPU or the latest Android Gingerbread. And hey, these are all fine features to have. But in the Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo the HD-enabled cameraphone comes before the all-round droid smartphone.<br />
<img alt="Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/sony-ericsson-xperia-neo/review/phone/thumb/gsmarena_001.jpg" /> <img alt="Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/sony-ericsson-xperia-neo/review/phone/thumb/gsmarena_014.jpg" /> <img alt="Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/sony-ericsson-xperia-neo/review/phone/thumb/gsmarena_019.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: orange;"><b>Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo at ours</b></span><br />
The short list of downsides gives away a well-focused device. The XPERIA Neo is spared the predicament of a flagship too. While the Arc might be unsettled by the new dual-core beasts – the Neo doesn’t need top specs to be good at its main job. The previous generation hardware is less of a disadvantage.<br />
Having met the Neo, this review doesn’t look as such a tough challenge. All it needs to do is cement the good impression it already made. Such kind of safety can be deceptive though. Let’s hope the Neo didn’t let its muscles soften. You’re welcome to follow us as we try to find out.<br />
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<b style="color: orange;">Final Review</b> <br />
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Sony Ericsson is introducing new additions to their refreshed Android lineup as we speak. With newly found processing power, bigger high-res screens and HD video, even the new Xperia minis are children who will prey on their parents. The difference between old and new Xperia just cannot be overstated. And the Neo is certainly a part of that.<br />
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo has the latest features of the house. Equally important – it’s the same features that they thought worthy of the flagship. Of course, the Neo will at some point have to worry about the lack of dual core and 1080p video. But it will be a while before they start to make a real difference. And when they will, the Arc will be standing in front to cushion the blow.<br />
There’ll be enough room for the Xperia Neo to hide behind its bigger sibling’s back. The Arc flaunts a massive 4.2” screen. It’s one of the prettiest phones lately but all the coolness will cost you more.<br />
<img alt="Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc" height="184" src="http://st2.gsmarena.com/vv/bigpic/sony-ericsson-XPERIA-arc.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: orange;"><b>Sony Ericsson XPERIA Arc</b></span><br />
The XPERIA Neo’s more likely rivals are nowhere near the description of a flagship. But with enough Gingerbread phones around, the competition is pretty strong. Let’s have a look.<br />
The <a href="http://software-articlez.blogspot.com/2011/07/samsung-i9100-galaxy-s-ii-review.html">Samsung I9000 Galaxy S</a> is a bestseller with loyal fans around the world. The 4” SuperAMOLED screen and the 1GHz processor have just received a boost from Gingerbread. An excellent package has just got better but it’s an older phone that will be gradually weaned off OS support. Price is in the Galaxy’s favor, and so is the SuperAMOLED screen (if you’re lucky). It’s a tie in terms of video, the Neo getting the upper hand in still imaging.<br />
<img alt="Samsung I9000 Galaxy S" height="184" src="http://st2.gsmarena.com/vv/bigpic/samsung-galaxy-s.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: orange;"><b>Samsung I9000 Galaxy S</b></span><br />
The <a href="http://software-articlez.blogspot.com/search/label/Htc%20Mobile%20Reviews">HTC Desire S</a> is friendly and compact but you’d be wrong to underestimate its ability. Gingerbread-powered, beautifully built and HTC-Sensed, the Desire S is a viable alternative except in the imaging department. The 720p videos are quite good but stills are obviously no match for the Xperia Neo’s 8MP photos.<br />
<img alt="HTC Desire S" height="184" src="http://st2.gsmarena.com/vv/bigpic/htc-wildfire-s1.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: orange;"><b>HTC Desire S</b></span><br />
If you need a real contender for imaging skills, it must be no other than the <a href="http://software-articlez.blogspot.com/search/label/Nokia%20Latest%20Mobiles%20Reviews">Nokia</a> N8. The bigger 12 MP sensor, the Xenon flash and the 3x zoom in video capture leave little doubt as to which one is the superior cameraphone. With Gingerbread inside though, the Xperia Neo is the better smartphone.<br />
<img alt="Nokia N8" height="184" src="http://st2.gsmarena.com/vv/bigpic/nokia-n8-silver.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: orange;"><b>Nokia N8 </b></span><br />
A smartphone and a cameraphone, the XPERIA Neo promises solid all-round experience, which it readily delivers. It won’t cut it as a flagship but fortunately that’s not part of the job description. The Xperia Neo will enjoy the sense of space and safety in the upper midrange. And it will certainly take pride in being an option some users will gladly consider ahead of the Xperia Arc.<br />
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<span id="intelliTxt"></span>Software articlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11582999121390869884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192615103588645771.post-47660120056877120922011-07-11T00:52:00.000-07:002011-07-11T01:00:37.444-07:00Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II review<span id="intelliTxt"></span><br />
It looks like the point where it all ends. A galaxy outgrowing its own limits. An explosion of energy and speed. An overdose of smartphone power. A phone that makes you love the smell of Android in the morning.<br />
<img alt="" height="133" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/02/galaxy-s2-official-photos-revealed/thumb/gsmarena_012.jpg" /> <img alt="" height="133" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/02/galaxy-s2-official-photos-revealed/thumb/gsmarena_013.jpg" /> <img alt="" height="133" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/02/galaxy-s2-official-photos-revealed/thumb/gsmarena_014.jpg" /><img alt="" height="133" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/02/galaxy-s2-official-photos-revealed/thumb/gsmarena_015.jpg" /><br />
<span style="color: orange;"><b>Samsung Galaxy S II official photos</b></span><br />
The likes of Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II make it easy to get carried away. But wait a minute. There’s nothing quite like the Galaxy II. The brightest stars on the smartphone scene have graced our homepage, but this one is trying to eclipse them all. The Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II is in no mood to share – the spoils or the <br />
<a name='more'></a>spotlight.<br />
<img alt="" height="90" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/02/galaxy-s2-official-photos-revealed/thumb/gsmarena_008.jpg" /> <img alt="" height="90" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/02/galaxy-s2-official-photos-revealed/thumb/gsmarena_009.jpg" /> <img alt="" height="90" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/02/galaxy-s2-official-photos-revealed/thumb/gsmarena_010.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: orange;"><b>Samsung Galaxy S II official photos</b></span><br />
With a spec sheet like that, it’s a beast of a droid. Even in today’s viciously competitive market, the Galaxy S II has so many firsts to be proud of. Samsung’s very own Exynos chipset, the unmatched Super AMOLED Plus screen and the ultra-slim body only begin to tell the story.<br />
<h3 style="color: orange;">Key features</h3><ul><li>Quad-band GSM and quad-band 3G support </li>
<li>21 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA support </li>
<li>4.3" 16M-color Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touchscreen of WVGA (480 x 800 pixel) resolution </li>
<li>Android OS v2.3.3 with TouchWiz 4 launcher</li>
<li>1.2 GHz dual-core Cortex-A9 CPU, Mali-400MP GPU, Exynos chipset, 1GB of RAM </li>
<li>8 MP wide-angle lens autofocus camera with LED flash, face, smile and blink detection </li>
<li>1080p HD video recording at 30fps </li>
<li>Dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 b, g and n support </li>
<li>GPS with A-GPS connectivity; Digital compass </li>
<li>16/32GB internal storage, microSD slot </li>
<li>Accelerometer, gyroscope and proximity sensor </li>
<li>Standard 3.5 mm audio jack </li>
<li>Charging MHL microUSB port with USB host and TV-out (1080p) support</li>
<li>Stereo Bluetooth v3.0 </li>
<li>FM radio with RDS </li>
<li>Great audio quality </li>
<li>Extremely slim waistline at only 8.5mm and low weight (116g)</li>
<li>2MP secondary video-call camera </li>
<li>Full Flash support and GPU-acceleration for the web browser permit 1080p flash video playback</li>
<li>NFC support (optional, not without a software update)</li>
<li>Document editor </li>
<li>File manager comes preinstalled </li>
<li>The richest video format support we have seen</li>
</ul><h3 style="color: orange;">Main disadvantages</h3><ul><li>All-plastic body</li>
<li>No dedicated camera key</li>
<li>Super slim body has poor grip when taking pictures </li>
<li>Non-hot-swappable microSD card</li>
</ul>With manufacturers busy making facelifts and sequels to get our hard-earned cash, we are often wondering if an upgrade is worth it. Well this time, it takes but a glance at the specs to tell that the answer is yes.<br />
You’ve got a problem with the PenTile matrix of the original Galaxy S – the Galaxy S II is here to fix that. Or was it the laggy RFS file system bothering you? Well, be our gest and enjoy it the EXT4 way. The GPS issues or the lack of flash for the camera too much for you to handle – they’ve got it all fixed here.<br />
<img alt="Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/samsung-i9100-galaxy-s-ii/review/phone/thumb/gsmarena_001.jpg" /> <img alt="Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/samsung-i9100-galaxy-s-ii/review/phone/thumb/gsmarena_002.jpg" /> <img alt="Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/samsung-i9100-galaxy-s-ii/review/phone/thumb/gsmarena_021.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: orange;"><b>The Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II at ours</b></span><br />
But fixes are just the beginning and they come to show that Samsung has listened to the customers. The key selling points of the Galaxy S II will most certainly be the impressive 1080p video recording, better still photos and, probably most important of all, the new Exynos chipset that powers the whole thing.<br />
You get an extra core, higher clock speed and the new Mali-400 GPU that’s supposed to blow everything we know out of the water. Not to mention the sweet gig of RAM to make sure that multitasking is a walk in the park for the Galaxy S II.<br />
As long as everything works as promised, there’s no doubt users will be delighted with this one. But let’s find out – the Samsung Galaxy S II is back after the break for a proper hardware inspection.<br />
<b><span style="color: orange;">Review </span></b><br />
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Absurdly powerful and having a one-of-a-kind screen – the Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II is an easy phone to recommend. But that’s one thing you don’t need to do. Its reputation precedes it. The Galaxy II succeeds where previous dual-core droids have failed and provides the most complete smartphone experience to date.<br />
Samsung were a few months late to enter the dual-core race, beaten by both LG and Motorola, but the time was obviously used well. The Galaxy S II doesn’t look like it was rushed to release halfway through the i-dotting. It’s a monster of a phone and one that feels comfortable with all that horsepower.<br />
Little wonder really that Samsung are currently selling the Galaxy S II faster than they can manufacture it, never mind the slightly inflated price tag. Not only does it have everything – it sets the bar for the things to want in a phone. We just cannot see beyond the new Samsung flagship if we’re to name the ultimate smartphone.<br />
And if rumors are to be trusted, and the iPhone 5 misses the expected June release, there only seems to be one challenger on the horizon – the <a href="http://software-articlez.blogspot.com/search/label/Htc%20Mobile%20Reviews">HTC Sensation</a>. We can’t be sure of course exactly how the HTC will fare against the Galaxy S II. Samsung are already using their head start though – they are selling their flagship as hot cakes.<br />
<img alt="HTC Sensation" height="184" src="http://st2.gsmarena.com/vv/bigpic/htc-sensation-new.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: orange;"><b>HTC Sensation</b></span><br />
Of course the LG Optimus 2X has the advantage of a lower price tag, while the optional lapdock gives the Motorola Atrix an added dimension. In terms of raw power though – and number of premium features – the Galaxy S II is the obvious choice.<br />
<img alt="LG Optimus 2X" height="184" src="http://st2.gsmarena.com/vv/bigpic/LG-Optimus-2X-new.jpg" /> <img alt="Motorola ATRIX" height="184" src="http://st2.gsmarena.com/vv/bigpic/motorola-atrix-europe.jpg" /> <br />
<b>LG Optimus 2X • Motorola ATRIX</b><br />
Of course, Samsung will gladly have you believe that the AT&T-bound Infuse 4G is the next best thing. But we just can’t see how more than a year-old hardware is to match the Exynos. So even if the bigger Super AMOLED Plus screen gives the Infuse 4G a bit of an advantage, it’s the Galaxy S II that has the future proofing. .<br />
<img alt="Samsung I997 Infuse 4G" height="184" src="http://st2.gsmarena.com/vv/bigpic/samsung-i997.jpg" /> <br />
<b>Samsung I997 Infuse 4G</b><br />
That by the way goes for the Sony Ericsson Arc as well. You may be saving a few bucks today but you will certainly be better off with the Galaxy S II in the long run. Especially given Samsung’s update record (the original Galaxy S is enjoying Gingerbread now and has seen two major OS updates since its launch).<br />
<img alt="Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc" height="184" src="http://st2.gsmarena.com/vv/bigpic/sony-ericsson-XPERIA-arc.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: orange;"><b>Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc</b></span><br />
There’re phones to look for, phones to talk about, phones to be seen with. The Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II is all that and more. Android is the smart platform of choice these days. With phones like the new Galaxy, Samsung is set on becoming the brand to beat.<br />
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</tbody></table>Software articlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11582999121390869884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192615103588645771.post-51096464326884803862011-07-11T00:48:00.000-07:002011-07-11T00:48:05.025-07:00LG Optimus Black review: Black and bright<span id="intelliTxt"></span><br />
It’s not a Black Label phone but could’ve honored the designer series. It’s called Black but bathes in light. What is the LG Optimus Black? To begin with, it’s solid build and pure elegance. With Android on board, smartphone meets fashion phone in a super slim package.<br />
<img alt="LG Optimus Black Review" height="200" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/lg-optimus-black/review/offic/thumb/gsmarena_001.jpg" /> <img alt="LG Optimus Black Review" height="200" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/lg-optimus-black/review/offic/thumb/gsmarena_002.jpg" /> <img alt="LG Optimus Black Review" height="200" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/lg-optimus-black/review/offic/thumb/gsmarena_003.jpg" /> <a href="http://www.gsmarena.com/lg_optimus_black_p970-review-596.php#"><img alt="LG Optimus Black Review" height="200" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/lg-optimus-black/review/offic/thumb/gsmarena_004.jpg" /></a> <br />
<span style="color: orange;"><strong>LG Optimus Black official photos</strong></span><br />
The Optimus Black is the first phone we’ve tested that uses the NOVA display technology. Special enough to warrant a dedicated article. You’re welcome to read the whole piece but, to sum things up, it’s the brightest display on a phone with picture quality that stands up next to the industry’s best.<br />
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Despite the 4” NOVA display however, the Optimus Black is a compact device – there’s not much bezel around the screen and it's mere 9.2 mm slim. The smooth back with sloping edges makes the Black feel thinner still. And that’s 9.2 mm at the thickest – no camera bump or any other bulging bits.<br />
The screen and the slim silhouette are certainly the highlights of the LG Optimus black but not all there is to it.<br />
<h3 style="color: orange;">Key features:</h3><ul><li>9.2 mm slim touchscreen bar</li>
<li>4” NOVA display at 700 nits of brightness, 16M-color WVGA capacitive IPS LCD unit</li>
<li>Quad-band GSM and dual-band 3G support</li>
<li>7.2 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA</li>
<li>Android OS v2.2 Froyo (upgradable to v2.3) with LG Home launcher 2.0 and Gesture UI 2.0</li>
<li>TI OMAP 3630 1GHz processor</li>
<li>512 MB RAM</li>
<li>5 MP autofocus camera with LED flash, face detection and geotagging</li>
<li>720p video recording at 30fps</li>
<li>2 MP front-facing camera with video calls</li>
<li>Wi-Fi b/g/n; Wi-Fi Direct and DLNA</li>
<li>GPS with A-GPS, digital compass</li>
<li>2GB storage (1GB user available); microSD slot, 32GB supported (2GB card included)</li>
<li>Accelerometer, ambient light and proximity sensor</li>
<li>Standard 3.5 mm audio jack</li>
<li>Stereo FM radio with RDS</li>
<li>microUSB port (charging) and stereo Bluetooth v2.1</li>
<li>Smart dialing, voice dialing </li>
<li>DivX/XviD video support</li>
<li>Gesture controls with dedicated button</li>
<li>Adobe Flash 10.1 support</li>
<li>Document viewer/editor</li>
</ul><h3 style="color: orange;">Main disadvantages</h3><ul><li>HD video clips come out with distorted aspect ratio</li>
<li>Single core processor when most of the high-end has gone dual-core</li>
<li>The blacks of the NOVA display are not deep enough to impress</li>
<li>No dedicated camera key</li>
<li>No Android 2.3 Gingerbread at launch</li>
<li>Disappointing audio quality</li>
</ul>The LG Optimus Black focuses on the all-round experience rather than the raw processing power but a 1GHz (single-core) CPU and 512MB RAM should be by any means enough for most apps .<br />
The Optimus Black features the Wi-Fi Direct technology, which claims faster local file transfers than Bluetooth 2.x, and is as easy to set up as Bluetooth.<br />
The imaging department also earns a nod – 5MP stills and 720p videos should be enough for the average user. The 2MP front-facing camera is right on time to join the revival of video calling.<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><strong>LG Optimus Black live shots</strong></span><br />
Now, go and put your shades on – we start inspecting the hardware of the LG Optimus Black, including the super-bright NOVA display.<br />
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<h3 style="color: orange;">One-off packaging for reviewers, not mortals</h3>We gasped when we saw the box that the LG Optimus Black came in – it was huge. Most phones come in boxes barely wider and taller than the device itself, but not the Black – it came in a massive box that made it feel special.<br />
An email from LG was quick to solve the mystery of the box – it’s for reviewers only and not the actual thing phones will be shipped in.<br />
Still, the contents should be fairly representative of what the (probably smaller) retail box will hold. That’s a compact charger, a microUSB cable (to use with the charger too), a 2GB microSD card (with an SD adapter) and a single-piece headset. Be warned though that LG’s website hasn’t confirmed that.<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><strong>The box we got – it’s a one-off and the retail packaging will be different</strong></span><br />
We know what you’re thinking. They’ve just been treated to an excess of promo items so we’d better take the review with a pinch of salt. Worry not people – the pencil looks pretty cheap.<br />
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A few weeks back we asked some questions to find out how you, our readers, are using your mobile phones. Now we are back with the answers and they have some interesting stories to tell.<br />
Did you ever wonder what kind of phone usage is normal? We seem to have a pretty good idea. Are cell phones still mostly used for making calls or has web browsing already taken over? The answer is right here.<br />
In some places, more people use their phone as a wakeup alarm than they do to make calls. More <br />
<a name='more'></a>people use music recognition in North America than in any other place on Earth. You told us what features are used daily and what are only needed once in a while. We also know which are the most wanted but, for various reasons, still not widely used.<br />
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Before we go on though, we’d like to thank you for taking part in our survey so actively. More than 15,000 people responded, 10,000 of which clocked in the first 24 hours alone. As you could imagine, the results should be representative enough given the number of respondents representing various age groups, both genders and different continents.<br />
And while the results can most probably apply to mobile phone enthusiasts all over the world they are hardly accurate as far as the whole world population is concerned. The thing is you, our faithful audience, are not exactly the average phone users. Being so informed and passionate about cell phones (why would you else be here reading all those long reviews) you tend to spend more time with your phone and use most of the features.<br />
Here are some numbers that prove this further: 96% of all respondents browse the web on their mobile phone and more than 88% have a Wi-Fi enabled handset. You won’t be able to bring those numbers to the next class reunion, but you might just learn what your fellow commenters do on their handsets.<br />
One final note before we begin: about 30% of the voters chose not to provide personal information but we still have plenty of feedback to be able to tell how the results vary across the different gender/age/location groups.<br />
Now let’s check out those numbers, shall we? We will be starting with an infographic summing up some of our most exciting findings right after the break.<br />
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<h3 style="color: orange;">Most used daily</h3>We start with the most important features, i.e. the ones that are used most frequently by most users. And the winner here… couldn’t have been more obvious… is voice calls.<br />
What came as a slight surprise however is the actual percentage – we expected results more in 95%+ range, so much so that we even considered leaving it out of the poll. Glad we didn’t, because we now see that not everyone use their phone as a phone. And in some user groups, the voice calls are even less popular – less than 65% of the teenagers talk daily on their phones.<br />
In fact, voice calls only rank sixth in popularity in that group and it also loses its top spot among users aged 18 to 24 (though the feature retains a respectable 83% of daily usage there).<br />
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In terms of location, voice calls are most popular in Africa (89.5%) and least popular in Oceania (5th place at 77.6%).<br />
The second most used feature worldwide was a bit of a surprise to us – with 83% it is alarm clock that snatches the silver. The feature even tops the chart for several user groups – women (81.3%), ages 18-24 years (83.5%) and South Americans (86.5%). It loses some ground with the users older than 41, but its popularity is consistently above 60%.<br />
Sending texts might be in decline, but it still retains third position in daily usage. Its overall share is 78.7% and it even gets the number one place in Oceania with 87.7%.<br />
SMS is also enjoying higher than average popularity with Asians (83.8%), where it’s just a tenth of a percent behind alarm clock usage. Surprisingly, only 75.8% of teenagers send SMS daily, which is less than average. Which is not to say that teenagers are no longer responsible for most of the SMS traffic. One possible answer here is that some teens are already switching to instant messaging – our data shows that one third of them are already using this feature daily.<br />
Web browsing only loses a place on the podium by a whisker, which actually tells us how popular handheld browsing is (a mobile version of our site is in the works). 78.6% of the users open their mobile browsers daily. The champions in mobile web browsing category are Oceania (83.3%) and North America (80.9%) with browsing the second most used feature there.<br />
This feature is less often used by women (70%) and users over 50 (63%).<br />
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<h3 style="color: orange;">Essential features</h3>The chart we’re about to look at shows the features that are used by the largest number of people. Although not necessarily needed daily, they are the most likely must-haves for users shopping for their next handset.<br />
The obvious leader again is voice calls: 99.5% of you make calls at least ones every few weeks. In Oceania the feature which gave cell phones a reason to exist scores a perfect 100%, while the US gets pretty close with 99.9%.<br />
In terms of overall use, SMS moves up to second place with 99.2%. And it’s another perfect score here from Oceania.<br />
Taking photos is every bit as important as we expected – it grabs the third spot here with 98.5%. It means that less than one in 66 users never use the camera at the back of their cell phone. And half of those have answered that they would use that feature if they could, which suggests that their handsets don’t have a (decent) camera at all.<br />
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The two features that only just failed to make in to the medals are calculator (98.4%) and alarm clock (97.8%), while web browsing to sixth with the very respectable 96.2%.<br />
At the other end of the spectrum is video calling, which is only used by 26.6% of all users. Only 2.3% of you make video-calls on a daily basis.<br />
Audio books (33.5% total and 3.8% daily) and podcasts (33.8% and 3.7% daily) are not too popular either but they are still head and neck above video-calls. Streaming content over DLNA or TV-out only just avoided relegation with 34.1% users doing it at all and only 3.9% needing it daily.<br />
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<h3 style="color: orange;"><span id="intelliTxt">Not needed</span></h3><span id="intelliTxt">We now come to the features, which are the easiest to live without. Those are things people have on their phones but do not use, or lack but don’t want either.<br />
Audio books and podcasts scrape bottom here with more than 60% of mobile users not interested. Books are doing worse with 61.2%, while podcasts are considered useless by “just” 60.7% of you. Somewhat surprisingly these two features are doing notably better in the 50+ age group, where the percentages are brought down to 58.6% and 53.4% respectively.<br />
Weight-tracking completes the anti-award top three but that was to be expected – it’s always been a niche feature. Users of age above 50 are least conscious about their weight (62.9%), while nearly half of teenagers (or 48.2% to be exact) either uses or wants to use some weight-tracking app on their cell phones.<br />
Despite being the least used feature currently (and by some distance) video-calling only ranks fourth here with 50.6%. The difference here comes from the number of people who don’t use it, but would fancy trying it (more on them later). People aged over 32 are mostly indifferent to video-calling, while it is relatively more popular among those aged 25-32 – just 49.1% of them have dismissed it.<br />
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<h3 style="color: orange;">Most missed </h3>Next up is a list of features that people would like to have on their phone. It’s the features most of you have been missing for various reasons –.either the phone doesn’t support them, your carrier bills you out of them or they just haven’t been available yet.<br />
Shock and horror, it’s video-calling in the lead with 22.9%. People who have the feature enabled apparently have no interest in using it, while those who don’t have video-calls are pretty eager to try them. That’s why we feel that despite the high demand this feature might not substantially gain in popularity in the future – it has been tried and rejected once already.<br />
We guess the prospects of the next two features in this list are better (Streaming over TV-out and remote controlling another device). Those have only recently started making their way to mass-market devices and cell phones have been becoming increasingly good at them.<br />
FullHD video streaming has already began to appear on high-end devices, while even mid-range ones can do 720p now. And as mobile data speeds are improving remote-controlling your PC is becoming more and more of an enjoyable experience.<br />
Now that we’ve covered the best and the worst we’d be looking at each feature on its own, trying to explain why it is used the way it is.<br />
<img alt="" height="451" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/phone-usage-report/charts/big_6.gif" /></span><span id="intelliTxt"><h3 style="color: orange;">Phone calls</h3>We’ve already covered voice calls extensively so there’s no need to go into further detail. Taking first place in four of the six age groups, four of the six continents and among male users, telephony is still the number one job of a mobile phone, disproving the theory that with the advance of smartphones talking on the phone would become a second fiddle.<br />
However, given that just under 65% of teenagers make calls daily, things are likely to change in the future. One in every eight users under the age of 18 only rarely talks on their phone and one in 70 have given up on the mobile phone’s main feature altogether. It’s still early to talk about data-only plans for smartphones, but there are signs that those might eventually come about.<br />
At the other end of the spectrum, users in Africa mostly talk on their phones, which is easy to explain with the still high costs of mobile data there.<br />
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<h3 style="color: orange;">Video calls</h3>From the most popular we move to the least used feature in modern day mobile phones. Just don’t be too quick to doubt Apple’s (and recently Google’s) efforts at promoting the feature.<br />
While every other user takes no interest in video-callingр there’s a huge audience that would gladly try it if given the chance. We can easily see that from marketing point of view, adding video calls to a phone makes a lot of sense. We’d have to wait and see if those 22.6% (and impressive 29.3% in the pre-18 age group) will stick to using video-calls when they can or they will just turn their back on it like the rest of us.<br />
Across the different surveyed groups, there isn’t a big difference in regards to video-calls. Europe is where the feature is used the least. Only 1.3% of Europeans use it on a daily basis, while almost 65% never do and have no interest in using it. Interestingly, women make the most video-calls, but they only reach 3.1% in the daily column and another 2.7% on a weekly basis.<br />
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<h3 style="color: orange;">Short message service (SMS)</h3>We take another trip across the popularity table and we are back near the top of the charts with SMS. The third most popular application of cell phones globally is doing really well among women – 81% of all female users text daily, while another 17.3% also confess doing it, only less regularly. Ok, that last part may come out wrong if you strip it of context.<br />
Texting is most popular with users in Oceania (all of the surveyed use the feature and a good 87.7% of them do so daily). In fact, it takes the number one spot there beating voice calls by over 10% in the daily usage column. Asians and users aged 18-24 are the other two groups that text more than average.<br />
The only ones that are not as keen on SMS are, expectedly, users of over 50 years of age.<br />
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<h3 style="color: orange;">Multimedia message service (MMS)</h3>This next feature is not so much of a has-been as a never-were. Multimedia messages never reached the popularity that carriers probably hoped for and are now among the least used things on a mobile phone.<br />
Despite being so widely available, MMS is used by just 4.9% of all people daily and we have to admit that even that number sounds too high to us.<br />
It’s mostly North Americans that send these messages – one in seven users does so every day and more than one in five each week. Female users are also using MMS fairly regularly, exceeding the average usage more than twice.<br />
MMS is not going to be extinct any time soon though – at least half of respondents admit they use them occasionally.<br />
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<h3 style="color: orange;">Email</h3>After a feature in decline, we move to one that’s on a sharp rise. Emailing is still far from the top spots, but it’s already being used daily by more than half of all people. Another 32.8% use it on occasion, which gives an impressive total of 83.9%.<br />
Surprisingly, teenagers send or receive email the least (just 30% daily users and 72.9% of total users). However with those of you over 24 years the daily percentage rises above 60. Understandable, given the importance of email in most jobs nowadays.<br />
We can’t help but be impressed by the number of email users in Oceania and North America .<br />
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</tbody></table>Software articlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11582999121390869884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192615103588645771.post-46619839759906493562011-07-11T00:38:00.000-07:002011-07-11T00:38:20.299-07:00Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 Full review ,Design and constructionIt’s devices like the Samsung Galaxy Gio that helped Android gain so much ground in so little time. They are a better bargain than the uber-smartphone and find their way into people’s pockets a lot easier. With that goal in mind, the Galaxy Gio must be an all-round pleaser of a phone.<span id="intelliTxt"></span><br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><strong>Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660</strong></span><br />
They may soon be running out of names for the Galaxy lot. But it will be when number plates start to fall short that they’ll know they’re in trouble. Back to the point though. Boy number S5660 is called Gio. He’s a <br />
<a name='more'></a>teenager – mischievous and fun, too young for a suit and tie.<br />
It’s a decent offer for the midrange: with a good enough version of Android (2.2.1 Froyo), good enough screen, a powerful 800MHz processor and a great connectivity set, ranging from 3G to GPS. There’s little to complain about, save for the imaging skills perhaps.<br />
Here’s the rest of what the Galaxy Gio has to offer.<br />
<h3 style="color: orange;">Key features</h3><ul><li>Quad-band GSM and dual-band 3G support </li>
<li>7.2 Mbps HSDPA support </li>
<li>3.2" 16M-color TFT capacitive touchscreen of HVGA (320 x 480 pixels) resolution, multi-touch </li>
<li>800MHz ARM 11 processor, Adreno 200 GPU, Qualcomm MSM7227 chipset; 278MB of RAM available to the user</li>
<li>Android 2.2.1 (Froyo) with TouchWiz 3.0 UI </li>
<li>Wi-Fi 802.11 b, g, n with Mobile Hotspot functionality</li>
<li>GPS with A-GPS connectivity; Digital compass </li>
<li>3.2 MP autofocus camera with geo-tagging and face-detection</li>
<li>QVGA@15fps video</li>
<li>microUSB port (charging) and stereo Bluetooth v2.1 </li>
<li>microSD slot (up to 32GB, 2GB in box)</li>
<li>Standard 3.5 mm audio jack</li>
<li>Accelerometer and proximity sensor</li>
<li>DNSe sound enhancement</li>
<li>Stereo FM radio with RDS </li>
<li>Document viewer </li>
<li>Smart dialing</li>
<li>Swype text input</li>
<li>Samsung Apps brings a few nice apps for free</li>
</ul><h3 style="color: orange;">Main disadvantages</h3><ul><li>Poor video recording </li>
<li>No shutter key for the camera</li>
<li>No Adobe Flash support in the web browser</li>
<li>No ambient light sensor for auto brightness</li>
<li>No DivX/Xvid video support out of the box</li>
</ul>The Samsung S5660 Galaxy Gio obviously isn’t a camera-centric device. QVGA video and 3.2 MP stills don’t go a long way. But as a smartphone it has what it takes to be taken seriously.<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><strong>Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 live shots</strong></span><br />
The Samsung Galaxy Gio is a phone of compromise. If you’re looking to give smartphones a try, you may be willing to live without a killer screen and a brilliant camera. The Gio will be a good choice for newbies or budget upgraders, if the price is right.<br />
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<h3 style="color: orange;">Design and construction</h3>The Galaxy Gio doesn’t scream fashion. It’s a nice simple design that does well to stay away from black gloss and flashy color.<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><strong>Simplicity in style</strong></span><br />
Compared to the Galaxy Ace, the Gio is lighter and more compact. It has lost a bit of screen estate but makes up for it with much friendlier size.<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><strong>The Samsung Galaxy Gio next to the Galaxy Ace</strong></span><br />
The front is dominated by the 3.2” touchscreen of HVGA (320x480) resolution. It does well in terms of brightness and contrast. At the maximum brightness setting, the screen is brilliantly lit and the colors look nice and punchy. When you look at the screen from an angle you’ll immediately notice a difference. Colors get washed out and detail is quickly lost.<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><strong>The HVGA display of the Galaxy Gio</strong></span><br />
Sunlight legibility is good though, the screen is not too reflective.<br />
As far as touchscreen response goes we have no complaints – the screen is responsive without being overly sensitive (which can often result in unwanted taps).<br />
Above the display, there is the proximity sensor that makes sure the screen gets locked during calls. There’s no ambient light sensor – the display brightness can be adjusted manually.<br />
There’s the typical set of keys at the bottom. The hardware home key is in the middle, with two capacitive controls on either side: Menu and Back. The keys designations are well backlit for comfortable use.<br />
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<span style="color: orange;"><strong>Home button, capacitive Menu and Back keys</strong></span><br />
This‘s the layout of choice for Samsung’s Android phones. A notable exception is the Google Nexus S with its four capacitive keys.<br />
On the left hand side of the Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 there’re the lanyard eyelet and the volume rocker. The volume rocker key is quite thin but prominent enough to use comfortably.<br />
<img alt="Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/samsung-galaxy-gio-s5660/review/phone/thumb/gsmarena_008.jpg" /> <img alt="Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/samsung-galaxy-gio-s5660/review/phone/thumb/gsmarena_009.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: orange;"><strong>Volume rocker and lanyard eyelet </strong></span><br />
The Power/Lock key is on the right (as on many Samsung phones), which makes it accessible with both the thumb of the right hand or the index finger of the left. A long press of the lock key will let you set Silent or Flight mode.<br />
<img alt="Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/samsung-galaxy-gio-s5660/review/phone/thumb/gsmarena_006.jpg" /> <img alt="Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/samsung-galaxy-gio-s5660/review/phone/thumb/gsmarena_007.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: orange;"><strong>Power/lock button and MicroSD card slot</strong></span><br />
The other thing on the right is the lid-covered microSD card slot.<br />
At the top of the phone you’ll only find the 3.5 mm headphone jack.<br />
<img alt="Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/samsung-galaxy-gio-s5660/review/phone/thumb/gsmarena_011.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: orange;"><strong>3.5 mm audio jack at the top</strong></span><br />
The USB port is at the bottom of the phone, used for both charging and data connections. USB charging off a computer is enabled too. There’s also a mouthpiece.<br />
<img alt="Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/samsung-galaxy-gio-s5660/review/phone/thumb/gsmarena_010.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: orange;"><strong>USB port and microphone</strong></span><br />
The back of the device reminds us of the Galaxy Ace, though with an important difference. The dot-patterned back of the Gio is smooth, not finely grooved like the Ace’s. Fingerprints are out of the question but the grip is not as good as the rubbery texture of the Ace.<br />
The 3MP camera lens is in the top left corner. There’s no LED flash and no lens protection either.<br />
<img alt="Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/samsung-galaxy-gio-s5660/review/phone/thumb/gsmarena_012.jpg" /> <img alt="Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/samsung-galaxy-gio-s5660/review/phone/thumb/gsmarena_013.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: orange;"><strong>The back panel is nicely textured</strong></span><br />
The other thing to note at the back is the loudspeaker grill.<br />
<img alt="Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/samsung-galaxy-gio-s5660/review/phone/thumb/gsmarena_014.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: orange;"><strong>The 1350mAh Li-ion battery</strong></span><br />
Underneath the battery cover is the SIM card compartment and the 1350mAh Li-ion battery. It’s quoted at 610 hours of standby (460 h in 3G) and up to 11 hours of talk time (6 h 40 min in 3G).<br />
The Samsung S5660 Galaxy is a phone of solid build and subtle styling. In a way it’s a lighter version of the Galaxy Ace – would make sense to be less expensive too. After all you’re getting a smaller screen and a downgraded camera. The rest of the ingredients of a solid and reliable smartphone are there though.<br />
<img alt="Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/samsung-galaxy-gio-s5660/review/phone/thumb/gsmarena_015.jpg" /> <img alt="Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660" height="100" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/reviewsimg/samsung-galaxy-gio-s5660/review/phone/thumb/gsmarena_016.jpg" /> <br />
<span style="color: orange;"><strong>Samsung Galaxy Gio in hand</strong></span><br />
In a market of ever-growing processing power and screen size, the Gio fits right in the middle – safe from hard-hitting flagships. It’s a phone that can easily connect with its audience – with a good feature set and sensible styling.<br />
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</div>Software articlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11582999121390869884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192615103588645771.post-79906538648511782452011-07-11T00:32:00.000-07:002011-07-11T00:32:48.781-07:00Apple strikes on Samsung, wants to ban the Galaxies in the US<span id="intelliTxt"> </span><br />
<div class="st-text" id="review-body"><img align="left" id="news-img" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/04/apple-vs-samsung/big.jpg" />Apple has made the next step into the patent war against Samsung. Yesterday Apple has filed a complaint to the US International Trade Commission (USITC) requesting a ban for every Galaxy S phone in the USA.<br />
Samsung might be dropping its latest complaint against Apple in the USA (which by the way had the same purpose - ban the iGadgets in the USA), but Apple doesn’t really care. It has just filed a counter suit in the USITC requesting to stop the import of all flavors of the first generation Galaxy S phone - Captivate, Fascinate, Infuse 4G and Galaxy S 4G, the QWERTY droids Intercept and Transform, and the Galaxy Tab and Tab 10.1.<br />
The reason for the ban request is once again the infringement of 6 patents - 4 technical and 2 design ones.<br />
As it seems, the patent war is nowhere near its end and we will be seeing more of these for sure. We bet everything will eventually be settled with the help of a <br />
<a name='more'></a>huge amount of cash and patent exchange between the two sides.<br />
<a href="http://phandroid.com/2011/07/06/apple-fires-back-at-samsung-with-its-own-import-ban-request-on-galaxy-devices/" target="_blank">Source</a></div>Software articlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11582999121390869884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192615103588645771.post-45162685812037648522011-07-11T00:31:00.000-07:002011-07-11T00:31:17.351-07:00Motorola Droid 3 for Verizon is finally announced<span id="intelliTxt"> <div class="st-text" id="review-body"><div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img height="246" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/07/moto-droid3-official/gsmarena_001.jpg" width="320" /></div>This is definitely not a surprise to us. After a series of rumors, including leaked tutorial videos, and a Chinese launch three weeks ago, the Motorola Droid 3 finally got officially announced for Verizon Wireless.<br />
You can already purchase the dual-core packing, Android Gingerbread device online, directly from Verizon. All you need to do is sign a two-year contract with a qualifying data plan, and give away 199.99 of your hard earned U.S. dollars. In case you are already a Verizon Wireless customer, the price of the smartphone sans contract is the highly affordable for a device of this stature $459. Interested? You can go ahead and make your purchase <a href="http://www.verizonwireless.com/b2c/store/controller?item=phoneFirst&action=viewPhoneDetail&selectedPhoneId=5676&deviceCategoryId=1" target="_blank">here</a>.<br />
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In terms of specs, there is nothing we don't know about the Motorola Droid 3.<br />
<a href="http://news.vzw.com/news/2011/07/pr2011-07-06a.html" target="_blank">Source</a></div></span>Software articlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11582999121390869884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192615103588645771.post-34046186416652121772011-07-11T00:29:00.000-07:002011-07-11T00:29:28.059-07:00Xperia Arc lands in the US, going for 600 bucks unlocked<span id="intelliTxt"> </span><br />
<div class="st-text" id="review-body"><center style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img height="150" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/07/arc-us/gsmarena_001.jpg" width="320" /><br />
</center>After struggling a bit with their first few Android smartphones, the Xperia Arc was the first proper Android phone to come out of Sony Ericsson’s stables. Packing the latest version of Android in a sleek, curvy body with a quality 8 megapixel camera and a 4.2-inch Reality Display, the Xperia Arc was a fine all-round device.<br />
But until now the device was not available in the US but now Sony Ericsson has come to its senses and has launched the device stateside in a SIM-free <br />
<a name='more'></a>version. The unlocked Xperia Arc will set you back by $600, which is fair considering the specs of the device but if you ask us you should rather wait for the Galaxy S II, unless you have a thing for curved backs or Sony Ericsson.<br />
<a href="http://store.sony.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?catalogId=10551&storeId=10151&langId=-1&productId=8198552921666353770#additionalImage1" target="_blank">Source</a><br />
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The LG Optimus White edition is virtually the same as its Optimus Black sibling save for the panel colors. If you live in the Netherlands, you can get it for free with a contract on carrier Sizz right now. It's nice to see that LG has put some thought on <br />
<a name='more'></a>the name before launching the white version. But should we now expect Optimus Silver, Optimus Pink, etc? Let's hope LG limits to those two names instead of launching a whole lineup of similar devices with different names.<br />
<a href="http://www.lgnewsroom.nl/nieuws/mobiele-telefonie/111/lg-lanceert-de-optimus-white-edition" target="_blank">Source</a><br />
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<span id="intelliTxt"> </span>Software articlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11582999121390869884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192615103588645771.post-3332974517115256712011-07-11T00:26:00.000-07:002011-07-11T00:26:25.981-07:00Panasonic launches Lumix Phone P-05C with optical stabilization<span id="intelliTxt"> </span><br />
<div class="st-text" id="review-body"><div align="center" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" height="139" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/07/panasonic-lumix/gsmarena_001.jpg" width="320" /></div>A new cameraphone legend is born as today Panasonic launches its Lumix Phone P-05C. The 13 megapixel handset is the world's first to feature optical image stabilization, proudly carrying the MEGA O.I.S. branding right next to its lens.<br />
The 27mm wide angle lens of the Lumix Phone P-05C is also as wide as it gets on a mobile phone, allowing you to fit more in the frame. Video enthusiasts will also appreciate the 1080p video recording that the latest Panasonic feature phone offers.<br />
Other photography features that the Lumix Phone P-05 borrows from its Panasonic digicam cousins include <br />
<a name='more'></a>the iAuto mode for automatic scene recognition with 11 presets and burst mode, which captures 8 consecutive frames and lets you choose one of them.<br />
The Lumix Phone P-05C is built around a 3.3" LCD screen of unconfirmed resolution (though knowing Japan phones FWVGA seems like a safe bet).<br />
Available in white, black and magenta colors, the Lumix Phone P-05C is hitting the Japanese NTT DoCoMo network today. There's no saying if Panasonic plans on bringing an European or American version, though.<br />
<a href="http://panasonic.co.jp/corp/news/official.data/data.dir/jn110708-1/jn110708-1.html" target="_blank">Source</a> </div>Software articlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11582999121390869884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192615103588645771.post-53046667476572486752011-07-11T00:25:00.000-07:002011-07-11T00:25:14.856-07:00New pictures of BlackBerry Touch Monza leak<span id="intelliTxt"> </span><br />
<div class="st-text" id="review-body"><a href="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/07/blackberry-touch-monza-pics/thumb/gsmarena_003.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="160" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/07/blackberry-touch-monza-pics/thumb/gsmarena_003.jpg" /></a>The GSM version of the BlackBerry Touch Monaco - Monza has escaped in the wild once again. This time it broke loose in Greece and we have a few tasty live pictures for you. Unfortunately there are no new details revealed.<br />
Well, the Monza fella has managed to escape RIM once again and it has gone on a vacation in Greece.<br />
BlackBerry 9860 Touch Monza is the GSM version of the identical CDMA smartphone 9850 Touch Monaco. We already met those two several times this year and there is probably no detail that hasn't been revealed.<br />
Anyway, the BlackBerry OS 7-based Monza is once again in the news smiling from <br />
<a name='more'></a>sunny Greece. Here are the pictures:<br />
<img alt="" height="160" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/07/blackberry-touch-monza-pics/thumb/gsmarena_001.jpg" /> <img alt="" height="160" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/07/blackberry-touch-monza-pics/thumb/gsmarena_002.jpg" /> <br />
<strong>BlackBerry 9860 Touch Monza</strong><br />
The Monza/Monaco duo is supposed to pack a 1.2GHz processor, a 3.7-inch WVGA display, a 5 megapixel camera with 720p video recording and lots of connectivity goodies. As we mentioned above, both should run on the latest BlackBerry OS 7.<br />
According to the roadmap leaked in January, the phones should become available in Q3 this year. We guess the announcement should happen a few days prior to the launch.<br />
<a href="http://greekberry.com/2011/07/05/exclusive-blackberry-touch-monza-9860-%CE%B5%CE%B4%CF%8E-%CF%83%CF%84%CE%BF-greekberry-com/" target="_blank">Source</a><br />
</div>Software articlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11582999121390869884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192615103588645771.post-4425445392329808712011-07-11T00:23:00.000-07:002011-07-11T00:23:02.336-07:00HTC Desire Gingerbread update<span id="intelliTxt"> </span><br />
<div class="st-text" id="review-body"><center style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img height="115" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/07/desire-gingerbread-july/gsmarena_002.jpg" width="200" /><br />
</center>The thrilling story of the Gingerbread update on the <a href="http://software-articlez.blogspot.com/search/label/Htc%20Mobile%20Reviews" target="_blank">HTC Desire</a> will come to an end this month. After announcing the update, then denying it and then announcing it will be made available and then finally revealing that there will be some cutbacks made to the Sense UI in order to fit it on the Desire, HTC today announced on their Facebook page that the update will be made available this month.<br />
According to HTC, the testing on the device has gone well and that they will be able to roll out the update by the end of July. No exact dates were <br />
<a name='more'></a>mentioned but considering there are just three more weeks left in this month, you won’t have to wait for long as long as HTC stays true to their word.<br />
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/HTC/posts/10150360629158084" target="_blank">Source</a><br />
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<a href="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/07/toshiba-8mp-cmos-sensor/gsmarena_001.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="176" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/07/toshiba-8mp-cmos-sensor/gsmarena_001.jpg" width="200" /></a>Steve Jobs says it's not all about the megapixels and in this case he might be right. Toshiba's newest creation is a super thin 8 megapixel CMOS sensor, that promises smaller pixels without loss of quality. An issue that rears its head when trying to squeeze higher megapixel sensors in a smaller space is that it usually results in a loss of image quality.<br />
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<strong>8MP but nothing like we've seen before</strong></center><br />
What the new Toshiba sensor promises is an 8 megapixel CMOS sensor with the smallest pixel size in the biz at 1.12 micrometers, add to that <br />
<a name='more'></a>back-side illumination (BSI) and quality degredation is negligable at best.<br />
This means we might be seeing some of the newest 8MP shooters producing some really impressive shots in the not-too-distant future. The new sensor is already in testing and has plans to go into mass production later this year.<br />
<span id="intelliTxt"></span><a href="http://www.engadget.com/2011/07/08/toshiba-unveils-new-cmos-sensor-flaunts-smaller-pixels/" target="_blank">Source</a>Software articlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11582999121390869884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192615103588645771.post-38046240880316689522011-07-11T00:18:00.000-07:002011-07-11T00:18:53.084-07:00HTC starts unlocking bootloaders with Sensation and EVO 3D<span id="intelliTxt"></span><br />
A few months back HTC had started launching new phones with locked bootloaders. This resulted in a backlash from the developer and modder community following which HTC announced that they will be revising their bootloader policy. Today HTC has announced that they will be unlocking the bootloaders on their Android smartphones, starting this August.<br />
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<center><img height="252" src="http://st.gsmarena.com/vv/newsimg/11/07/htc-bootloader/gsmarena_001.jpg" /><br />
</center> The first phones to be freed will be the global HTC Sensation, followed by the HTC Sensation 4G on T-Mobile USA and then the EVO 3D on Sprint. The rest of the phones will eventually get unlocked over time through software updates and HTC has promised to keep us updated on this matter through their Facebook account. We are glad that they listen to their user’s feedback but then again, they shouldn’t be taking such decisions in the first place.<br />
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<a href="http://www.gsmarena.com/">source</a>Software articlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11582999121390869884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192615103588645771.post-44603438904592129362011-06-22T15:28:00.000-07:002011-06-22T15:29:19.777-07:00China is Now Apple App Store’s Second Biggest MarketIOS Apple developers could begin to focus their energies on creating applications for Asian countries. According to a report Distimo, China is now the number two market in the App Store in terms of volume of discharge.While the U.S. retains its title as the biggest market, the report shows that it was Distimo explosive growth in China and the rest of Asia over the last six months. However, there was a decrease in the volume of discharge in some Western countries like France and Germany.<br />
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For example, South Korea has a very high volume of discharge, given the small size of the country. This is important given the fact that the South Korean store the application does not have a category of game, which Distimo previously <span id="more-1544"></span>considered the application of more ranking unique in the U.S. and Europe.<br />
Asia is the way the Western world when it comes to downloading applications for payment, the payment application of income is about one third higher in the United States are in Asia. Distimo IOS users in the Asian market to be much more “price sensitive.”<br />
Distimo also noted that the purchases have not yet drilled in Asia. Only 34 percent of the increase in tax revenues has been 200 requests for applications offered in the application of shopping in China, while in the United States, the figure is 68 percent.<br />
As China goes, it is not surprising that the market for applications IOS has expanded so significantly. Demand for Apple products has been increasing since the first Apple Store opened in Beijing in 2008. In its first quarter earnings call last month, Apple revealed that quarterly revenue in China has quadrupled to $ 2.6 billion, 10 percent of total revenue from Apple.<br />
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Via <a href="http://www.softwarearticle.net/1544">Software article </a>Software articlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11582999121390869884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192615103588645771.post-21171497139279580062011-06-22T02:39:00.000-07:002011-06-22T02:39:46.902-07:00Sony VAIO Y (YB) Review<a href="http://www.notebookreview.com/assets/57887.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="145" src="http://www.notebookreview.com/assets/57887.jpg" width="200" /></a>The team at Sony has completely reinvented the VAIO Y notebook with some help from AMD. The new Sony VAIO Y (technically called the "VAIO YB") is Sony's first laptop to feature the new AMD E-350 processor and graphics. This 11-inch laptop is more expensive than a typical netbook but offers significantly better performance. Take a look at what we have to say about this mighty mini.<br />
<span id="intelliTxt">Our <b>Sony VAIO Y (YB)</b> features the following specifications:<br />
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<ul><li><span id="intelliTxt">AMD E-350 with AMD Radeon HD 6310 Graphics (dual-core CPU at 1.6 GHz and dual DX-11 SIMDs at 500 MHz)<a name='more'></a></span></li>
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<li>11.6-inch 1366 x 768 HD glossy display with LED backlighting</li>
<li>Windows 7 Home Premium (32-bit)</li>
<li>4GB DDR3 memory (1066MHz)</li>
<li>500GB, 5400 rpm HDD</li>
<li>Gigabit Ethernet and Atheros 802.11b/g/n wireless</li>
<li>Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR</li>
<li>6-cell Li-ion battery (38Wh)</li>
<li>Dimensions: 11.42 (L) x 7.99 (W) x 0.99 - 1.25 (H) inches</li>
<li>Weight: 3.24 pounds</li>
<li>MSRP: <b>$549.99</b></li>
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The new VAIO Y is a radical departure from last year's 13-inch Sony VAIO Y. I'm a little unsure why Sony doesn't just call this the "VAIO YB" on the official SonyStyle website, but despite the confusion over the model name this looks like another attractive Sony notebook. In terms of the overall size and shape, the VAIO YB has more in common with the VAIO W netbook than last year's VAIO Y. In truth, the new VAIO Y was designed to replace the Atom-based netbooks in Sony's lineup, and thankfully the VAIO YB has more to offer than those low-performance netbooks. <br />
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<tr> <td><img border="0" height="132" src="http://www.notebookreview.com/assets/57889.jpg" width="200" /></td> </tr>
</tbody> </table>Build quality is on par with most 11-inch laptops we've tested like the HP Pavilion dm1z and the Acer Aspire 1830T. The plastics are thin yet firm; offering a combination of everyday durability and light weight. Although I wouldn't recommend playing a game of frisbee with this laptop, the plastics used in the chassis are probably strong enough to survivie a year or two of constant travel inside a school backpack. The plastic screen lid provides bends under significant pressure but you really have to press hard to create ripples on the screen. The lid also comes in your choice of silver or pink at the time of this writing. The best description I can give for the paint finish is "metallic matte" since it's shiny but doesn't show off fingerprints like a typical glossy notebook. <br />
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<tr> <td><img border="0" height="132" src="http://www.notebookreview.com/assets/57891.jpg" width="200" /></td> </tr>
</tbody> </table>The bottom of the notebook features a single access panel secured by three screws. Behind that panel you'll find the RAM and hard drive in case you want to make any upgrades. Granted, most consumers who purchase a $550 laptop like this will probably be content with the 4GB of standard memory and the 500GB hard drive. Still, it's nice to know that Sony made it reasonably easy to replace the RAM and hard drive if you want to do that. <b><br />
Ports and Features</b><br />
Port selection on the VAIO Y is pretty standard for an 11-inch ultraportable notebook. You get three USB 2.0 ports, HDMI-out, VGA, Gigabit LAN, a microphone jack and a headphone jack. It also features a SDHC-card slot and Memory Stick slot for loading images off your camera while traveling. I'm a little sad to see there isn't a USB 3.0 port on this notebook (particularly since it costs $550. We're starting to see USB 3.0 on more consumer notebooks and there simply isn't a good excuse for not including it here.</span><span id="intelliTxt"> </span><br />
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<span id="intelliTxt">Via <a href="http://www.notebookreview.com/default.asp?newsID=6091&review=sony+vaio+y+yb">notebookreview</a></span>Software articlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11582999121390869884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192615103588645771.post-41409294816155483412011-06-21T14:42:00.000-07:002011-06-21T14:42:35.843-07:00Firefox 5, Now Available for Download<a href="http://www.facebook.com/sharer.php?u=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.sizzledcore.com%2F2011%2F06%2F21%2Ffirefox-5-now-avaialble-for-download%2F&t=Firefox%205.0%20for%20Windows%2C%20Mac%2C%20Linux%20-%20Download%20Now%20Available%21%20%7C%20Sizzled%20Core%20-%20Android%2C%20Internet%20Media%2C%20Gadget%20Reviews&src=sp" name="fb_share" style="text-decoration: none;" type="box_count"><span class="fb_share_size_Small fb_share_count_wrapper"><span class="FBConnectButton FBConnectButton_Small" style="cursor: pointer;"><span class="FBConnectButton_Text"></span></span></span></a><br />
<div id="social_share"></div><div class="posttext"><div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"><img alt="" class="size-medium wp-image-12498 aligncenter" height="208" src="http://www.sizzledcore.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/firefox-5-facebook-500x325.png" title="firefox-5-facebook" width="320" /></div>Firefox 5 is now available for download. We talked about the rapid fast development channel of Firefox, knows as Firefox Aurora – which now looks into action as the Firefox 5.0 is now already available for download after five weeks of testing on the Aurora channel and then another few weeks in five beta releases.<br />
Looks like, soon after this we are about to see the Firefox 6 to hop on the Aurora channel and be ready for the final release soon. The first ‘nightly’ builds of Firefox 6 are already available for download since April.<br />
<span id="more-12497"></span>We are still exploring for new features and changes in the all new Firefox 5.0. We’ll update as soon as we find something new and interesting in the latest release.<br />
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<h2>Download Firefox 5.0 for Windows, Mac, Linux</h2>You can download the new Firefox 5.0 from the link here: <a href="http://www.mozilla.com/en-US/firefox/new/" target="_blank" title="Firefox 5.0 for Windows, Mac, Linux">Download Firefox 5 for Windows, Mac, Linux</a><br />
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Via <a href="http://www.sizzledcore.com/2011/06/21/firefox-5-now-avaialble-for-download/">sizzledcore </a></div>Software articlehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11582999121390869884noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6192615103588645771.post-60448111164856023452011-06-21T14:39:00.000-07:002011-06-21T14:39:15.586-07:00Nokia N9 first hands-on!<div style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em; text-align: center;"> <img border="1" height="205" hspace="4" src="http://www.blogcdn.com/www.engadget.com/media/2011/06/11x0621ann9.jpg" vspace="4" width="320" /></div><br />
The N9 has arrived. Functional units of Nokia's long-awaited MeeGo smartphone have finally landed into our eager hands and we've got a gallery of images to provide you with below. What we can say from our first experience is that we're in the presence of a fantastically designed device with a gorgeous AMOLED screen and some highly responsive performance. Hold tight as we're updating our fuller impressions after the break, where you'll soon be treated to our first hands-on video with the Nokia N9.<br />
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<strong>Update:</strong> Hands-on video plus a live demonstration of the N9's ability to pair Bluetooth devices over NFC (very impressive!) can now be found after the break.<br />
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