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Aug
31
2008

HTC Dream leaked again, clear pics this time

HTC Dream's more clear pics have leaked again. For those who don't remember HTC Dream is the first handset to run on Google's Adroid OS and is manufactured by HTC. It will debut on T-Mobile by October 13th, 2008.

Detailed Specs of HTC Dream :

528Mhz Qualcomm 7201 processor
Data kit for USB connectivity & 1GB MicroSD card in the box
64MB Internal RAM & 128MB Internal ROM
5 Row QWERTY keypad & Trackball
3.1MP camera (no flash) 2048 x 1536 with dedicated camera button
Video playback files - H.264, streaming, 3GPP, MPEG4 & a dedicated YouTube Player
Audio playback files - MP3, AAC, AAC+, WMA, MPEG4, WAV, MIDI, REAL AUDIO, OGG
POP, IMAP, and SMTP, AOL, and GMAIL email
AIM, MSN, YAHOO, and GTALK messaging
Quad Band (850, 900, 1800, 1900) GSM
3G & UMTS (1,4), HSDPA, SUPL
Wi-Fi, GPS with Google Streetview & built-in compass
1150 mAh battery
Screen size is 3.17″ with HVGA (480 x 320) resolution
Handset 117 x 55 x 16mm & 5.6 oz weight

Source : Engadget

Moto Rokr EM30 & Sony Ericcson W302 compared by Smape

Smape has compared the Motorola Rokr EM30 & Sony Ericcson W302 in a detailed article.

An important point is that Motorola and Sony Ericsson took different paths on their chase of Nokia 5310. W890 was simplified to a huge extent, dropping its A200 platform in favor of a Sagem ODM-developed platform which is now used in W302. The materials, assembly, audio and misc things – everything was curbed and is distinctly different from the senior model. The continuity is just nominal, which is a very ambiguous step, given that the predecessor model was far from perfection itself, though much better than W880, which didn't even have a FM tuner.

The Americans took a smarter step by keeping EM30 pretty close to E8, which actually is little than a new version of the older handset, coming in different colors. The functional simplifications (memory, navigation wheel) help to drop down the price, so by the beginning of the sales the solutions will sell for roughly the same money. It's extremely important that Motorola preserved the fashion impact and even kept the same materials. This makes the solution the best offer in its class in that aspect.

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Moto Rokr EM30 reviewed by Smape

Smape has reviewed the Motorola Rokr EM30 in a detailed review.

RORK EM30 is quite a different story. That’s the top model in the line, but its actual positioning is that of a mid-end phone. In fact, it’s a simplified version of Motorola ROKR E8 with almost no differences between the two other than a few costly features taken out from the former. These points of difference are to be thoroughly described in the later sections of the article, and now let’s have a general view on the phone’s market positioning.

The luring combination of a relatively low price ($250 in September) and the expensive materials and design which were inherited from the E8 model, an unmatched audio quality, touch buttons serving as player controls – here are the principal selling points of this handset. The E8 model remains a rather expensive offer, that’s a fashion phone which will never be subject to serious price reduction, so the price gap between it and EM30 is going to always keep above $100. On the other hand, by paying an extra $100 the user gets a lot of extra memory, a FastScroll wheel and a more pronounced fashion impact. At that point, the principal differences between the two models come to an end.

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Nokia N85 & Nokia N96 comparison by Smape

Smape has compared N85 & N96 in detail.

The model index of N96 suggests its official status of a continuation of N95, the former having been announced back in spring at the mobile congress in Spain. Indeed, the device goes on with the evolution of the once successful idea by adding a digital TV unit, even more memory and such like extras. Amazingly, Nokia themselves officially pronounced N85 to be their vision of what will come next after N95 to pick up the torch. The former was presented in Moscow a few days ago, - being the most compact of all the double sliders known to exist on the market up to date. In this article we are going to track the development of the legendary cameraphone and air our recommendations on picking a replacement for N95.

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Aug
27
2008

Nokia N79 & Nokia N85 First Impressions by Eldar Murtazin of Mobile Review

Eldar has published his first thoughts on both N85 & N79, which were officially launched by Nokia yesterday.

One of the N85's highlights is its 2.6 inch OLED-display capable of 16 million colors. While these bare numbers might not tell you much, the picture quality will for sure - the N85 is an enormous improvement over the Nokia N95 with its brighter and juicier colors along with very readable fonts. All in all, it's one of the best units we have seen yet. To tease you a little, let me say this - I managed to have a sneak peek at the next generation of screens some time ago (boasting the VGA resolution) and found that they were quite in line with the screen utilized in the Nokia N85.

To get a better idea of what the Nokia N79 is, let's start with a simple question - what phone the N79 aims to replace. While its closest sibling in Nokia's portfolio is the N78, it doesn't quite qualify as a full-fledged replacement, since they target different demographics. In fact, this phone comes in to take the place of the most popular Nseries smartphone to date - the N73. Given the way the N73 was positioned back in the day - decent camera for very little money - the N79 seems to fall under exactly the same category. It brings together a 5 Mpix camera module with a lens cover and the rich feature pack of N78.

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Aug
26
2008

HTC Dream pics leak, hoping for sweet dreams

Recently FCC had approved HTC Dream and we had reported about it. Now a full sketch of the device has been leaked. The HTC Dream can be seen supporting a 5-row Qwerty Keypad with a separate row for number keys. It also has a large touchscreen. One noticeable thing to note is the tilt at the bottom of the device like the Motorola Z8/Z10.

Also based on the sketches a few pics have also leaked which resemble the HTC Dream a lot. The pics are blurry but that is common for spy pics. Also the pics show a jog ball which looks like the Track Ball in Blackberrys. The Dream is slated to be launched by T-Mobile in September this year.

Source : Android Guys & Eprice

Nokia N79 & Nokia N85 First Impressions by Smape

Smape has published a first impressions article on N79 & N85.

N85 and N79 turned out to have a rather ambiguous nature, making it hard to tell for sure which niche either of the two was meant to occupy. The junior N79 model can be mistakenly attributed with being a replacement or a sequel of N78. It's simply another minor portfolio expansion with a handful of parameters tweaked to differ from the original handset. N78 isn't phasing out yet, the handset is to stay as one of the most affordable and balanced business smartphones (sporting also some fashion phone traits, let alone the rich functionality) for quite a long while from now on.

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Nokia launch N85

Nokia launched the N85 after it was leaked here, here, here & here. Press Release below.

Nokia N85 - The definitive entertainment package
August 26, 2008

Espoo, Finland - Nokia today unveiled the Nokia N85, the latest Nokia Nseries multimedia computer made to set new standards for mobile entertainment, gaming and sharing. Along with an eye-catching 2.6" OLED screen and smooth, sleek finish, the Nokia N85 redefines the mobile experience. It boasts N-Gage gaming, music with in-built FM transmitter, 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics and geotagging capabilities, three month integrated license for turn-by-turn voice navigation and high-speed connectivity, all in one device. The Nokia N85 is expected to begin shipping in October 2008 with an estimated retail price of EUR 450, before taxes and subsidies.

"The Nokia N85 was created to be more than the sum of its parts, offering a complete mobile entertainment package designed for connecting, sharing and discovering," said Juha-Pekka Sipponen, Director, Nokia Nseries. "The iconic Nokia Nseries dual slider design has evolved to become smaller and sleeker while integrating the newest features and services to deliver the best mobile experience to date."

With a strong lineup of multimedia features, the Nokia N85 is taking the world of mobile convergence to the next level. Gaming, photos, navigation and music blend together with the newest Ovi and third party services via 3.5G HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity to make discovering and sharing experiences quick and seamless.

Product Page

Press Release

Nokia launch N79

Nokia today launched the N79 after it was leaked here & here. Press Release below.

Nokia N79 - Powerful fusion of technology and style
August 26, 2008

Espoo, Finland - Nokia today unveiled the Nokia N79, the latest addition to the Nokia Nseries range that combines intelligent and customizable design with a fully-loaded multimedia computer. Behind its sleek exterior, the Nokia N79 is a technology powerhouse. It offers a full range of multimedia experiences including integrated navigation, music with FM transmitter, high-speed connectivity, superior web browsing, at least 10 pre-loaded N-Gage games and an advanced 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics. The Nokia N79 is expected to begin shipping in October 2008, with an estimated retail price of EUR 350, before taxes and subsidies.

"The Nokia N79 packs cutting-edge technology into a compact design - a characteristic of the iconic Nseries - that allows people to discover, create and share their passions with others," said Juha Kokkonen, Director, Nokia Nseries. "It has been designed for those who want a device that is as appealing as it is powerful and comes with interchangeable covers that have automatically matching screen themes. This balance of performance and style means that it is a powerful and defining step forward from the popular and very successful Nokia N72 and Nokia N73."

Perfect for the style conscious, the Nokia N79 comes with Xpress-on smart covers that are available in five cool colors: Light Sea Blue, Espresso Brown, Olive Green, White and Coral Red. A combination of three of these comes with each Nokia N79.

The convergence of photos, music and navigation in the Nokia N79 combines with high-speed 3.5G HSDPA and Wi-Fi to make it quick and easy to share experiences on websites, blogs or online communities.

Experience new discoveries
The innovative technology packed into this colorful offering means that accessing a rich pool of services to further enhance individual experiences is seamless. Log on to online communities like Friendster, Flickr or YouTube or click through to Nokia services such as the Nokia Music Store, N-Gage, Nokia Maps and Share on Ovi, an online service that enables consumers to share personal pictures and videos from their mobile devices.

The 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics, dual LED flash and video light captures sharp, clear images and video that can be edited immediately, without the need for a PC. Images can also be geotagged to specific locations. What's more, the Nokia N79 comes packaged with a 4 GB microSD memory card that makes it possible to store around 3,000 songs, approximately 2,500 pictures and up to four hours of DVD-quality video clips that can be organized by albums or tags and uploaded directly to Share on Ovi or third party services. The addition of a sliding lens cover helps protect the top-quality lens when not in use.

Nokia Maps makes it easy to explore and navigate new surroundings by accessing more than 15 million points of interest (POI). In-built A-GPS providing turn-by-turn navigation - for walking or driving - comes with a three month integrated license on the Nokia N79.

A Friendster widget will also be made available for the Nokia N79 via the WidSets service. This will allow people to browse Friendster friends' profiles, view and post shoutouts, upload pictures taken with their handset, and browse their own and friends' photo albums. All this enables more effective communication with friends while away from a computer using the Nokia N79. New users can even register for Friendster directly on their device via a link to Friendster's mobile site (m.friendster.com), create an account, and instantly begin participating in the Friendster global community.

To ensure each device is as distinctive as its user, customizable features are available at the Nokia Download! store, a one stop personalization shop, already embedded in Nokia Nseries devices. It lets consumers create a unique experience for themselves by offering easy access to a multitude of popular ringtones, branded entertainment content, the latest in mobile gaming and dynamic applications for personalizing mobile devices to the user's own preferences.

Product Page

Press Release

Aug
25
2008

Nokia N85 & N79 leak one day before announcement

Nokia N85 & N79 leaked today one day before their official announcement which is going to be held on 26th August at 10:00 AM CET.

Nokia N85 is going to have a 2.6 inch AMOLED display that has faster response time, lower power consumption and faster refresh rate than LCD, which lends the screen to fast motion video and gaming. It's also a change from recent 2.4 inch phones like N82 & N78. In addition the N85 will feature a 5 megapixel camera with dual led's, Gaming Keys for use with N-Gage, WiFi and 3G with HSDPA support. There's also the FM Transmitter and it comes with 8 GB Micro SD Card in the box. The built-in GPS will allow geo-tagging of the photos taken with the camera. It also comes with 10 N-Gage Game Demos & 1 Full N-Gage Game preloaded. It is also expected to last upto 28 hours in playing music.

The N79 on the other hand will have express changeable covers along with 5 mega pixel camera with dual led's, 2.4 inch screen, Wifi, GPS & a Micro-SD Card Slot. It will also have a 4 GB Card included in the box. The N79 is basically a cheaper N82 with the absence of Xenon Flash. It is expected to last upto 24 hours in playing music.

Both the phones seem to have a lock-unlcok switch along with a 3.5 mm jack for plugging your own custom headphones. Both the Nokia N79 and Nokia N85 will be available as early as next month. The Nokia N79 will retail for around €350 (£279), while the Nokia N85 will cost €450 (£358).

Source : Pocket Link

Aug
22
2008

LG launch KC 910 8 Mega Pixel Touch Screen Phone

LG today announced the KC 910, a rival to the Sony Ericcson C905 & Samsung Innov8. The KC 910 is also an Eight Mega Pixel shooter like the other two. It is also equipped with GPS, WiFi, 3 inch WQVGA Touch Screen & a Xenon Flash. The KC 910 also features 30 FPS VGA recording & 120 FPS QVGA recording like the Innov8. Connectivity is also duly covered in the LG KC910, which has support for all the four GSM bands. 3G with HSDPA is also available and so are Bluetooth and USB.

The final extras of the KC910 include microSD card slot, TV-out support, Xvid and DivX video playback and Dolby sound for the music. Lastly the KC 910 is slimmer than both the Innov8 & C905 as it's just 14 mm thick compared to 17.2 & 19.5 thickness of Innov8 & C905 respectively. The KC 910 will be available in stores in October 2008 though currently there's no no news on it's pricing.

Aug
21
2008

Apple 3G iPhone to land in India on 22 August for $700

Apple iPhone is finally coming to India. Airtel & Vodafone will be bringing the handset to India just before the festival season. But better start cutting down on other expenditures if you plan to buy it. The 3G iPhone will cost approximately $700 for the 8GB iPhone 3G or about $825 for the 16GB iPhone 3G.

This is the full price of iPhone as contracts are still not popular in India, so you'll get the unlocked version. Without any carrier subsidies, Vodafone and Airtel will be requiring their customers to pony up Rs 31,000 and Rs 36,100, respectively, for the 8GB and 16GB iPhone 3G handset. That's still a very high price considering there are ~~better~~ other alternatives like N82 & N95.

India still lacks a 3G Network so you'll be left with just EDGE speeds at best with your new 3G iPhone if you buy one. Even though quite a few Handsets exist in India which are 3G capable, they can't be used in 3G Mode. Hope to see it changed when Indian Networks launch their 3G Network. The iPhone 3G will launch in India on August 22 through Vodafone.

Source : Vodafone India & Bharti Airtel

Aug
20
2008

Nokia announce the 8800 Carbon Arte

Espoo, Finland - Nokia today introduced the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte, a new premium mobile phone that marries the timeless design of the Nokia 8800 Arte range with materials that reflect a new exclusivity based on refinement and authenticity. Engineered from carbon fibre, titanium, polished glass and stainless steel, the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte is for individuals who appreciate uncompromised high performance.

Carbon fibre is an ultra light and strong material that expresses a woven pattern that is both high-tech and sensuous. Custom built to ensure the precision engineering that these materials require, the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte features 3D patterns that express the inherent performance and lustre of carbon fibre.

Inspired by the use of these materials in a range of areas, including architecture, sports cars and aerospace, the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte reflects a modern feel through the unique tones, textures and sculpted shapes that carbon fibre and titanium deliver.

In keeping with the tradition of the Nokia 8800 Arte range, each detail of the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte is carefully considered to enhance the premium value and quality of the device. The minimalistic and seamless surfaces, slide mechanism and impressive weight of the phone all feature throughout the Nokia 8800 Arte line. Also available on the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte are soundtracks and wallpapers created exclusively for the range.

Palm officially announces Treo Pro

Palm has finally announced Treo Pro after it was leaked earlier. The Treo Pro runs on Windows Mobile 6.1 and has GPS & Wifi included.

Detailed Specs :

320 x 320 resolution Display
128 MB Ram, 256 MB Rom
Wifi & GPS
3G
Qwerty Keypad
Windows Mobile 6.1
3.5 mm headphone jack
2 Mega Pixel Camera

The Treo Pro will be available on Vodafone in UK at subsidised rates, the full retail price is £399.99 unlocked. In the US no carrier has picked up Treo Pro & it will be available for $549. Telstra has picked up Treo Pro in Australia.

Source : Product Page

Aug
18
2008

Nokia N85 live pics leaked

Live pics of Nokia N85 have leaked again. The N85 is supposed to be Nokia's new Music Flagship and will take the mantle from N81 which is the current music flagship. The N85 improves upon the N81 in the form of a 5 Mega Pixel Camera. The N85 is rumored to be announced next week, Nokia had a preview session of the phone with a few bloggers this week for the N79 & N85.

Detailed Specs :

5 mega pixel camera with camera lens cover & Carl Zeiss optics
Dual Led flash
GPS
Wi-fi
HSDPA
S60 FP2
Dual Slide with mutimdia buttons
Music keys
3.5 mm jack
Possible 8/16 GB Internal Memory
High Quality Musical accessories in Package
It's also rumored to have atleast a 2.4 inch screen & FM Transmitter

Source : Pocket.co.il Forums

FCC approves HTC Dream, may launch in September

FCC has posted the pics of HTC Dream. This is the first phone to run on Android. If you don't know what Android is, it's an OS made by Google to take on Blackberry & iPhone OS. The HTC Dream will be part of the 'DREA100 series' which certainly indicates it will be just the first of many devices in a new range. WiFi 802.11b/g is also on the confirmed list (with WPA/WPA2 security) while HTC is indeed the manufacturer and - whether it is rebranded by networks or not - 'Dream' is the model's official title.

The Dream also features Bluetooth 2.0 with EDR for wireless music streaming along with a GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/1900 and WCDMA 1700 bands meaning it supports T-Mobile's 3G in US and it can be taken as confirmed that a physical sliding Qwerty keyboard and touchscreen interface are core features of the Dream. The Dream is supposed to be launched in September by T-Mobile.

Source : FCC

Aug
17
2008

Samsung D980 Dual Sim Phone live pics

Here are a few more pics of Samsung D980, which is a Dual Sim version of the Samsung F480. The Dual Sim functionality allows the use of 2 Sim Cards on 2 Different or same GSM Networks at the same time. Now no need to buy cheap Chinese phones for Dual Sim use, as Samsung has a worthy contender.

Specs in Detail :

2.6-inch QVGA 262K color touchscreen display
5-megapixel autofocus camera
Dual Sim GSM support
microSD slot
USB connectivity
Bluetooth 2.0
EDGE, NO 3G

Source : Mobile Review Forums

Aug
15
2008

Palm Treo Pro leaks, has Wifi, 3.5 mm jack & GPS

Palm's Treo Pro, which was earlier known as the Treo 850, has been leaked. The Smartphone is rumored to run Windows Mobile 6.1 along with goodies like 128 MB Ram, 256 MB Rom, Qwerty Keypad, 3G, HSDPA, Wi-Fi & even GPS. There's also a 3.5 mm jack, Micro SD card slot & Micro USB port present there. Now here's waiting for a new Palm Smartphone complete with Windows Mobile 6.1

Specs in Detail :

400Mhz CPU
256MB ROM, 128MB RAM — i.e. enough for performing multiple demanding tasks at once
Tri-band 3G, quad-band GSM/GPRS
320×320 pixels touchscreen
built-in GPS
2 megapixel camera (come on, it's 2008!)
microUSB connector
3.5mm audio jack
1500 mAh battery (same as SE Xperia & Nokia E71, should be pretty good)
there’s a WiFi switch on the side (easier to turn on Wifi!)
Preinstalled software includes Adobe Reader, Embertec Java, Telenav and Sprite Backup.
microSD slot supports cards of up to 32GB

Source : WM Experts

Aug
05
2008

Samsung 5 Mega Pixel Symbian Candybar Phone Leakes

A Saumsung S60 handset has leaked. It's codenamed i7110 and boasts of a 5 Mega Pixel Camera & the Optical Touch Pad found in Samsung i900 Omnia & Samsung i8510 Innov8. Rest of the specs are unknown at this time. Look out for it when it is launched as it could take on the N82 & N95.

Source : Mobile Review Forums

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