Archive for April, 2010
April 30, 2010
Blackberry
The Canadian company RIM has expanded lineup of smartphones BlackBerry Bold with a new model, which is denoted by the subscript BlackBerry Bold 9650. This apparatus can be used in almost every country in the world.
BlackBerry Bold 9650 Smartphone is the typical “BlackBerry” appearance. It is made in monoblock form factor with a horizontally oriented display and a QWERTY-keyboard. New running OS BlackBerry OS 5, and thanks to the support network standards GSM / GPRS / EDGE / WCDMA / HSDPA and CDMA EV-DO Rev.A it can be used in 185 countries worldwide.
The manufacturer claims that the smartphone BlackBerry Bold 9650 is a stylish, modern and powerful device that can provide its owner with extensive communication and multimedia capabilities.
North American mobile operator Sprint will start selling smartphone BlackBerry Bold 9650 on 23 May this year. At the conclusion of a two-year contract with the operator of its cost will be $ 200.
BlackBerry Bold 9650 – a model very similar to BlackBerry Bold 9700, but in addition to GSM / GPRS / EDGE dual-band network supports standard CDMA / EVDO.
Specifications BlackBerry Bold 9650:
Standards: GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, WCDMA / HSDPA 2100 MHz, CDMA EV-DO Rev.A 800/1900 MHz
OS: BlackBerry OS 5
Display: resolution 480×320 pixels, 65,000 colors
Keyboard: QWERTY
Camera: 3.2 megapixel with autofocus and flash, 2 x digital zoom
Video: MPEG4, H.263, WMV
Audio: MP3, MIDI, AMR-NB, AAC / AAC / eAAC, WMA
Memory: 512 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM, support for memory cards microSD (up to 32 GB)
Communications: Wi-Fi (802.11b / g), Bluetooth 2.1 c A2DP, 3,5-mm jack
Additional features: GPS-receiver, optical trekped
Battery: Lithium-Ion, 1400 mAh
Running time: Talk time up to 5 hours standby mode up to 312 hours
Dimensions: 112x62x14 mm
Weight: 136 g
April 28, 2010
Nokia
Today, Nokia introduced the flagship of the collection Nseries, news of which regularly infiltrate the network in recent weeks. Model N8, according to the press service, allows users to not only communicate, but also to create, as well as entertain.
The main advantage of Nokia N8 – 12-megapixel camera with optics Carl Zeiss, Xenon flash and autofocus. The exact parameters of the sensor are not shown, although the company notes that it can compete with the sensors of compact digital cameras. The camera supports high quality video HD – the video is in the resolution of 720p.
The phone can be connected to a home TV and watch HD-movies in surround sound (implemented technology Dolby Digital Plus). If stored in the memory content is not enough, the user open service Web TV, which allows the program to watch channels such as CNN, E! Entertainment, Paramount, National Geographic and “Vesti24.
The smartphone can play a role and a satellite navigator – Maps Ovi provides free pedestrian and car navigation in 70 countries worldwide. Be always in touch with friends will help integration with social networks like Facebook and Twitter.
At the heart of new items is the platform Symbian 3. Nokia N8 – the first device based on it (it also supports the environment Qt). It implements multi-touch and gestures – with the help of convenient zoom and scroll the content. Desktops few and each of them can be set on their own widgets and programs. The manufacturer promises that all possible hardware accelerator Nokia N8 will unfold in an updated 2D-and 3D-architecture.
Nokia N8 go on sale in the third quarter. Expected price – 5300 USD.
Sensory monoblock;
Platform Symbian ^ 3;
WCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 and GSM / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900;
12-megapixel camera with optics Carl Zeiss Tessar, autofocus, video recording HD-720p;
Display 3,5 “, capacitive, 16:9 aspect ratio, 640 x 360 pixels, 16 million colors;
Processor speed 680 MHz;
256 MB RAM, 512 MB ROM;
135 MB of user memory, 16 GB of flash memory, microSD support up to 32 GB;
FM-transmitter and FM-radio;
A-GPS;
Bluetooth 2.1;
Wi-Fi b / g / n;
HDMI, 3,5 mm, TV-out, microUSB 2.0;
Battery 1200 mAh;
Up to 12 hours of talk time, up to 400 hours of standby time;
Dimensions 113,5 x 59,1 x 12,9 mm;
Weight: 135 grams.
April 26, 2010
ASUS
Company Garmin-ASUS today introduced a new line of PDA Nuvifone – Model A10.
The device, built on the basis of a software platform Google Android, is equipped with a touch screen with a diagonal of 3.2 inches and a resolution HVGA (320 × 480 pixels). In the arsenal of devices – 5-megapixel camera with autofocus, electronic compass, accelerometer, and rechargeable 1500 mA ∙ h
Nuvifone A10 has enhanced navigation capabilities. It is equipped with a high sensitivity GPS-receiver can give step by step and voice instructions; geoteginga function automatically locks made pictures to the terrain.
On the smartphone set the web browser-based engine WebKit; provides integration with the services of YouTube, Google Maps, Gmail, etc. In addition, users can download applications via Android Market.
In the new sale will go towards the middle of the year, its estimated price has not been revealed.
Smartphone Nuvifone A10 made in monoblock design.
April 24, 2010
Samsung
Portuguese mobile operator TMN completes the “green” mobile phone Samsung Blue Earth SIM cards … recycled paper. For the first time in the world.
According to telecom companies, it seriously helps the environment. Recall that a standard SIM card consists of a chip and its plastic shell. Last and replaced TMN (in cooperation with companies Incard and Toppan) paper analog.
In the future, the operator intends to provide such SIM cards and other distributed phones and smartphones, but it was decided to start it with the Blue Earth. The cost of the apparatus in Portugal is “239. In Russia, the model is not for sale.
On the back of the Samsung Blue Earth is a solar panel.
April 22, 2010
Vodafone
Not so long ago in the global network appeared “live” photos of the smartphone Vodafone 845.
This simple model, presumably, production of Huawei. And then followed her official announcement: operator Vodafone has announced the imminent release of Vodafone 845 in the UK. The device goes on sale in May. No information about the cost, but most likely, the smartphone will not be expensive, since it has a rather simple characteristics, even though everything you need from him yet available.
Vodafone 845 is based on the platform Android 2.1. It is equipped with a touch screen with a diagonal of 2.8 inches, but the keyboard had not provided – using popular now form factor touchphone. To take a picture with your smartphone has a 3.2 megapixel camera, as it is equipped with a wireless module Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, GPS receiver and slotm for memory cards. With regard to cellular networks, it provides standards for second-and third-generation (GSM / GPRS and UMTS / HSDPA).
April 20, 2010
Nokia
The Finnish company Nokia officially presented the mobile phone, oriented to the reproduction of music. New index denoted Nokia X2.
Mobile Phone Nokia X2 is made in monoblock form factor of classic, back cover is made of aluminum. The index indicates the device that the manufacturer positions it as a entry-level model, but the specifications Nokia X2 pleasantly surprised.
Specification muzofona Nokia X2 includes: Quad-band standard, GSM, 2,2-inch TFT-LCD with a resolution of 240×320 pixels, 5 megapixel camera with flash and 4 x digital zoom, the module Bluetooth 2.1 EDR, FM-receiver with built-in antenna, 3.5-mm headphone jack, 48 MB of internal memory and slot for memory cards format microSD (up to 16 GB). It should be noted the high Runtime phone Nokia X2. In standby mode, it is 620 hours and talk time – 13.5 hours.
Start of sales musicphone Nokia X2 is unknown, but the manufacturer indicates its recommended value. It is quite low and amounts to 85 euros, excluding taxes and discounts.
April 18, 2010
Apple
Apple has announced on the eve of that from 7 to 11 June will be traditional for the company’s annual conference of the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), which will be presented new development company.
Toronto GSM News Blog knows that Apple developers will offer extended sessions to discuss new methods of software development for iPhone OS 4 and iPad.
But for consumers of Apple products far greater importance will be another presentation. Sources at Apple say that the company is at WWDC will present a new generation of smartphone iPhone. The very fourth-generation device, the data which has recently flowed into the Internet.
The Apple say that WWDC primarily a professional conference for developers, and if so, then the main focus here will be placed precisely on the various technical developments and new programming interfaces, features writing programs for iPhone 4G and iPad. Total for the upcoming conference announced five more sessions: Application Frameworks, Internet & Web, Graphics & Media, Developer Tools, and Core OS.
Further details about the conference, Apple released its programmers on its website at http://www.apple.com/pr/library/2010/04/28wwdc.html
Recall that the techno-blog Gizmodo recently reported that in the hands of its author was a prototype fourth-generation smartphone iPhone 4G. Gizmodo reports that its journalists had paid for obtaining the prototype unnamed source close to Apple, a reward of 5000 dollars. According to this source, presented a prototype of a so-called version of A +, which is almost completed version of the product.
Externally, the new generation iPhone 4G a little thinner and lighter than the iPhone 3G and 3GS. In addition, iPhone 4G initially works based on iPhone OS 4.0 (to date the operating system was announced but not yet released). Also in the new iPhone has been increased work permit, which now amounts 960h640 pixels. In addition, the device uses the same microSIM-cards that iPad.
The resulting prototype was blocked by software feature video, but Gizmodo reports that the iPhone 4G appeared frontal camera for video calls, and the main camera has been improved to 8 Mpixel. In addition, the device is finally selected LED-flash.
“Under the hood” from the new devices are about the same components, but some components have been reduced in size, allowing the device reduced in size. Staffing capacity battery has been increased from 4,51 Wh to 5,52 Wh. In practice, this is approximately 16% increase during operation.
April 16, 2010
Fly
Brand Fly Fly E135 TV – stylish multimedia touchphone supporting the work of two SIM cards with the function of TV and preinstalled Idea Widgets.
Fly E135 TV has all the same stylish looks and even greater multimedia capabilities. 3.2 inch TFT display (262.000 colors) occupies almost the entire front portion of the phone. The touch screen panel and its buttons are designed for simple and intuitive control. On the main screen of your phone, there are three working tables that can be filled out widgets.
Fly E135 TV supports access to such popular online resources, such as “classmates”, “In Touch”, dating «Mamba», weather «GisMeteo», «LiveJournal», «Twitter», «Facebook», exchange rates of CBR, Poster: Movies “,” Anecdotes from Russia, booking movie tickets and much more. These features are available in your phone through the application iDea Widgets.
With dimensions of 111x56x13, 9 mm Fly E135 TV weighs 100 grams. Phone can operate up to 5 hours of talk time and 400 hours of standby time. Fly E135 TV equipped with audio-player, able to play 8 different audio formats and FM receiver, and 64-tones polyphony ensures quality and clear sound. If you prefer, you can set any song as a ringtone using the Internet, USB connection or Bluetooth. For fans of virtual communication provided by the presence of the mobile Internet with support for EDGE, as well as E-mail client.
With the integrated video player, as well as 3.2 megapixel camera, users can watch movies on the screen with a widescreen resolution and create their own collections of videos and photos, and support for microSD cards up to 16 GB and allow you to store data.
Fly E135 TV will become a reliable business assistant, this will help him built organizer with reminder function, create and edit notes and tasks, a currency converter, calendar, alarm clock and calculator, and phone book memory for 1000 cells and memory SIM cards. Embedded software to read “Office” documents will allow to view office documents, making the job easy and enjoyable.
Fly E135 TV will be available later in early May for a suggested price of $ 205.
April 14, 2010
Samsung
As it turned out, the shop shelves soon arrive next novelty from the company Samsung, which will be referred to as AMOLED Beam.
The phone is also indicated by the index SPH-W9600 and its key feature is, perhaps, a built pikoproektora, which in turn has a pretty good figures brightness and contrast.
From the technical characteristics of the following is known. SPH-W9600 is equipped with a touch screen with a diagonal of 3.3-inches and a resolution 480×800 points, a slot for memory cards format microSD, supports media up to 16 GB. Also on board is a 5-megapixel camera with autofocus, Bluetooth module of communications and as a pleasant addition a TV tuner.
Samsung did not linger and in the very near future plans to release a smartphone in the market. Realization of the phone will mobile operator KT, and the cost model will be $ 806.
April 12, 2010
Microsoft
Officially announced by mobile devices from Microsoft, which had previously planned to be published under the names of Turtle and Pure.
It should say at once that the development of these models have made his hands and those least well-known brands such as: Sharp and Danger, so half-baked phones rightly be called the fruit of collective work, which also involved the company and Microsoft.
Manufacturers of some changed their plans and the names of socially oriented sliders changed to, and Kin One Kin Two, but their original idea remains the same. With phones, you can easily use such popular web resources such as: Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and many others. Both devices, as previously assumed, working under the operating system Windows Phone 7. In the specifications Microsoft Kin One is touch-screen display with a resolution of 240×320 pixels, 4 GB of memory and built-in 5-megapixel camera with flash. Also on board the slider has a FM-receiver modules, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth of communications.
The elder brother Microsoft Kin Two compared to its predecessor is equipped with a solid display, the resolution which is 320×480 pixels, increasing the internal memory of 8 GB and 8-megapixel camera. It is worth noting the possibility of the camera to record video format HD, which also can be attributed to rather to measurable advantage.
Sales Kin One and Kin Two take mobile operators Vodafone and Verizon Wireless, and the cost of the sliders will be approximately $ 400.
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