So here is the good news for all the Samsung Epic 4G owners! Samsung has decided to release the Android 2.2 Froyo update much ahead than expected, which is available in their support website. The source link can be run directly from the PC, with your phone connected over USB. Make sure to take a backup of all the important information before upgrading, since the phone gets restored completely.
You must have heard about the laptop dock on the Motorola ATRIX 4G that lets you turn your phone into a full computer by plugging it into a laptop dock. You can do something similar with a multimedia dock as well.
Take a look at the video below which gives you an overview of the hardware of Motorola’s latest Android smartphone and also shows you how the docking really works. It’s one of the coolest things we have seen in a while and it’s a must watch !
Continue reading “Video : Motorola ATRIX Hardware , Laptop dock and Multimedia Dock”
HTC launched a bunch of new products at MWC 2011 and we were reporting live from the press conference in Barcelona. Now here are a couple of videos which give you an overview of the Facebook phones – HTC ChaCha and Salsa Continue reading “Video : HTC ChaCha and Salsa Hands On”
FoneArena presents a first look at the Wildfire S , budget Android smartphone from HTC. This handset is just an improvement over the previous Wildfire handset. The screen resolution is twice as big and packs a 5 MP camera with a LED Flash. It runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread with HTC Sense UI.
Here is a short video overview of the HTC Desire S announced at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.This handset is a successor to the popular Desire handset which has launched last year. It features a uni-body design and runs on Android 2.3. It has a front facing camera and a 5 MP rear camera with 720p HD video recording.
Motorola is calling the ATRIX the world’s most powerful smartphone and the device seems pretty impressive from what we saw at Mobile World Congress last week. We had the chance to sit down with Motorola and get an overview of the ATRIX Android Dual-core smartphone and the Motorola XOOM Honeycomb tablet. Continue reading “Motorola ATRIX Live Photos from MWC 2011”
No, this update doesn’t bring copy and paste functionality or Multitasking. This is just a minor update for stability and performance which in-turn helps to make way for the major update which is said to bring features such as copy and paste, improved market place, web browser and this update is said to come out soon as the windows phone blog claims. Continue reading “First Minor Windows Phone update rolls out!”
The HP Pre 3 looks pretty similar to the earlier version of the Pre clan but it packs a lot of power this time. The Pre 3 is powered by a 1.4 GHz CPU and has a 3.58 inch display. We had a chance to get our hands on the Pre3 along with the Veer and Touchpad last week at MWC in Barcelona Continue reading “HP Pre 3 Live Pics”
The HP Veer is the most tiny smartphone we are seen in recent times and it runs webOS and almost identical specs wise to the Pre 3 apart from the smaller display and keyboard. We loved the Sony X10 Mini and Pro and we are surely loving the form factor of the Veer. The Veer was announced on Feb 9th in USA and we got a chance to play with this handset during MWC in Barcelona
Samsung recently showcased the features of Bada 2.0 operating system at the Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona. Bada is the Samsung’s very own operating system, which was announced in November 2009 and was showcased last year at the MWC 2010 in Barcelona.
Samsung recently showcased the features of Bada 2.0 operating system at the Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona. Bada is the Samsung’s very own operating system, which was announced in November 2009 and was showcased last year at the MWC 2010 in Barcelona. Samsung Wave S5800 was the first smartphone to feature the Bada OS. Samsung easily managed to sell more than 1 million units of the Wave smartphone in just 4 weeks of its launch. Continue reading “Samsung Showcases Bada 2.0 Features At MWC 2011”
Vodafone has just launched the Callertune Share application for Facebook that enables Vodafone users to set their Callertune and share it with friends.In order to get it working , you have to register your Vodafone mobile number with the application and accept the terms and conditions for the whole thing. Just a friendly reminder that you will be charged for CallerTunes subscription if you use this service. But it surely sounds impressive . Who’s going to give it a try ?
Last week, HTC announced the Android powered Incredible S at the MWC 2011 in Barcelona. If you are planning to buy this handset, then you can go ahead and pre-order this powerful smartphone from Amazon Germany.
Last week, HTC announced the Android powered Incredible S at the MWC 2011 in Barcelona. This handset is the successor of the popular HTC Incredible smartphone. It comes with a 4 inch WVGA Super LCD display, 1 GHz processor, 8 megapixel camera and so on. HTC Incredible S runs on the Android 2.2 (FroYo) operating system, but it will be later updated to Android 2.4 (Gingerbread) OS. This handset is currently up for pre-order at Amazon Germany. Continue reading “HTC Incredible S Up For Pre-Order At Amazon Germany For €519”
The guys at n4bb recently posted the leaked pics and specs of the BlackBerry Bold Touch. This handset is codenamed as Montana and it comes with a 2.8 inch VGA capacitive screen, iconic BlackBerry keyboard, 5 megapixel camera and more.
The guys at n4bb recently posted the leaked pics and specs of the BlackBerry Bold Touch. This handset is codenamed as Montana and it comes with a 2.8 inch VGA capacitive screen, iconic BlackBerry keyboard, 5 megapixel camera and more. BlackBerry Bold Touch runs on the BlackBerry OS 6.1. Continue reading “BlackBerry Bold Touch Leaked Pics And Specs Emerge”
Last week, HTC announced its first tablet device, the HTC Flyer, at the MWC 2011 in Barcelona. HTC Flyer is currently up for pre-order at Amazon Germany for €669.
Last week, HTC announced its first tablet device, the HTC Flyer, at the MWC 2011 in Barcelona. This device comes with a 7 inch touchscreen display and a 1.5 GHz processor. Currently, it runs on the Android 2.4 (Gingerbread) operating system, but it will be later upgraded to the Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) operating system. If you are planning to buy this device, then you won’t have for wait for long, since this device is already up for pre-order at Amazon Germany. Continue reading “HTC Flyer Up For Pre-Order At Amazon Germany For €669”
Last Tuesday I was invited to another Sony Ericsson Press Event at a Rink in Vienna, dubbed “Sony Ericsson on Ice”. The purpose? Oh, nothing more than getting my hands on the brand new Sony Ericsson Android Devices, that debuted on CES and MWC 2011. Yes thats right, all the new goodies were lined up, in order to get SE some well needed Attention. We all know that Sony Ericsson wasn’t exactly the top Contender after the last Phones, like for example the horrid Xperia X10. The new devices looked quite promising, so after a short introduction from Mr Burtscher, Product Manager of Sony Ericsson Austria, i got my hands (and Camera) on the Devices for a few Minutes. And here’s what i have to say about them:
Check out all the Pictures below and much much more in my 61 Photo strong Flickr Set “Sony Ericsson on Ice”
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo:
Starting off with the Xperia Neo, probably the most basic of the bunch. A capacitive 3,7″ Multitouchscreen and 854 x 480 Pixel resolution, featuring the brand new “Mobile Bravia Engine”, promising a better Multimedia Experience on your Display. The Vivaz look-alike features an 8,1 Megapixel Camera with Sony Exmor R for mobile CMOS-Sensor and a LED-Flash. Videos can be recorded in 720p/30fps with continuos Touch-Autofocus. All of the new Smartphones are running Gingerbread aka Android 2.3 with Sony Ericssons UI on top. Furthermore there is a 1GHz Snapdragon Processor inside, HDMI connector and a 1500mAh Battery. Compared with the others, the Neo is a rather unspectacular phone, which looks and feels a lot like the Sony Ericsson Vivaz, but offers a way better User Experience than the Symbian-powered Vivaz. The Device felt snappy and responsive, although if you load it up with those shiny widgets, you do get a bit of a lag at Times. Its nicely shaped, with SE’s human curvatures-Design, and feels good in the hand although its mostly build of plastic, which gathers quite some Fingerprints. If they get the whole Device lag-free and price it right, this could be a Hotseller!
Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro:
If you compare the Specs, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo and Xperia Pro are almost the same. In Fact the Pro is the same Device as the Neo, featuring the same Display, same Processor, same Battery, same OS etc. What makes the Pro (very) attractive though, is the nice 4-row slide-out, physical QWERTY Keyboard. Said Keyboard is very well spaced, i immediately felt right at home. No matter if opened or closed, the Slider felt good on the Pro. With so little QWERTY-equipped offerings from the Competitors, the Xperia Pro could quickly become a good choice for everyone who doesn’t like the virtual Keyboard options. Interestingly, although the Pro has the Keyboard Slider, its only 0,5mm thicker than the Neo, which makes me wonder why the Neo couldn’t be a bit more thinner? An interesting bit is the new “Type and Send” Feature: You slide out the Keyboard, start typing whats on your Mind, and only then decide what you wanna do with it. SMS, MMS, Mail or Facebook Update? Sounds fine to me and i can see myself using this a lot, however I did not get this to work yet. More on that as soon as i receive a Trial Device by SE.
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play:
The most leaked, most reviewed-before-made-official Phone on this Planet, Ladies and Gentlemen i give you: the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. Specwise the Play differentiates itself from the Neo and Pro with a bigger 4″ Touchscreen but only a 5MP Camera with LED Flash. As the Name already says, the Playstation-certified Xperia Play is all about Mobile Gaming, which gets clear as soon as you open the Slider. Hiding underneath are the full-blown gaming controls you know from your Playstation Controller, complete with 2 Shoulder Triggers and 2 touch-sensitive Trackpads. I got to play a Demo of Star Battalion, a Space Shooter which ran smooth and almost no stuttering, although you would expect them to run lag-free on Demo Devices. To be honest with you, I’m not a Gamer. Never really was, except of the awesome Angry Birds of course. While I think the Play will certainly have his Fans, I just cant get excited about it. The Device is 16mm thick, which is quite a Whopper, just too much for an everyday Device. It’s an Approach in a new Direction for Sony Ericsson, and I really hope it pays off for them, as they have some big Partner Names on Board already. I just know that the Xperia Play is not a Device i’d buy. But then again, thats just me. What do you think?
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc:
Already introduced in Las Vegas at the CES this Year, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc caught my Attention immediately and although I’m not an entirely huge Fan of the Sony Ericsson Android Overhaul, i was eager to get my Hands on the Arc as soon as possible. And what can i say, this is one hell of a slim Smartphone, wow! I had the Samsung Galaxy S before and thought this is as slim as it gets, but Sony easily topped the SGS there, with a sensational 8,7mm on its slimmest point. The Phone itself has a very nice curved Form Factor and although its made of Plastic, it feels nicely in the Hand. I can’t say this often enough, this is just so thin. If you have the Opportunity, get your Hands on one and experience it yourself. And although only 8,7mm thick, SE has still managed to cram in a 1500mAh Battery (i hope all the other Companies (minus Samsung) are watching), the same 8.1 MP Camera with LED Flash and the Exmor R Sensor, 720p Video recording with touch-autofocus, a 1GHz Processor and a 4,2″, 854 x 480 Pixel Screen with the same Mobile Bravia Engine on Top. Impressive. Like all the other Devices, the Arc is powered by Android 2.3, which worked generally fine, but did have some Lags here and there. Again those are Observations i did in approx. 15 Minutes with the Device, I will get a better Judgement as soon as i get my Hands on retail Trial Units.
Coming out of this Evening I gotta say that Sony Ericsson didn’t exactly hammer the Competition, but they produced 4 fine Devices that should sell nicely. The Neo is a rather basic, but well equipped Candybar Device, the Pro sports a nice 4-row slide-out QWERTY Keyboard, the Play approaches the Gaming Audience, while the Arc impresses with it’s insanely slim Form Factor and sexy Looks. I’m definitely looking forward to some Trial Devices by SE here, especially to see if the Sony Ericsson UI on Top of Android has improved since the X10. Which one do YOU like the most?
Check out all the Pictures below and much much more in my 61 Photo strong Flickr Set “Sony Ericsson on Ice”
