“Samsung has led the camera phone market introducing the very many first of its kind camera phone – the first 5-megapixel (SCH-V7800, June 2005), the first 7-megapixel with an optical zoom(SCH-V770, July 2005), the first 10-megapxel (SCH-B600, October 2006), and recently, the first 12-megapixel camera phone for global market(Samsung Pixon12, June 2009). The Samsung AMOLED 12M is a living proof of our continuous commitment to introduce the most up-to-date technology to enrich users’ mobile experience.” said Executive Vice President JK Shin, Head of Mobile Communication Division in Samsung Electronics.

The Samsung AMOLED 12M enables users to take pictures quickly and easily, thanks to the Dedicated Camera Power Key which also provides a real digital camera-alike look and grip feeling. Samsung AMOLED 12M features fast image saving for next shot, so users can move to next shot within around 2 seconds. The phone also provides video recording (1280 x 720) which offers 30 frames per second.

With Touch Auto-Focus (AF) tracking, users can simply select focus point with the touch of a finger, after which the AF function will automatically follow the object, keeping it in focus even as it moves across the screen. Moreover, Smart Auto feature allows users to capture the perfect images as the camera automatically changes the scene and mode based on its object, background and lighting.

Samsung AMOLED 12M Specifications:

• Network: WCDMA (2100 MHz)
• GSM(900), DCS(1800 ), PCS(1900) Roaming
• Display: 3.3” WVGA AMOLED
• Camera: 12MP with 3X optical Zoom + 2X Digital Zoom
• Xenon + Power Led Flash
• Touch AF Tracking, Smart Auto, Beauty Shot, Macro Shot,
• Video: HD Level (1280 x 720) 30fps MPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, XviD
• Terrestrial DMB (Mobile TV)
• Bluetooth® 2.0, USB 2.0 HS (micro USB)
• Internal memory: 4GB
• External memory: Micro SD (up to 32GB)
• Battery: 1,100 mAh
• Size: 115.8 x 56.9 x 16.3 mm

[via slashgear]

As for the user interface, the LG GC990 Louvre is powered by the company latest S-Class 3D UI with the 3.2-inch display screen. According to GSMArena, the new camera phone is not officially announced yet but it was displayed in a product exhibition show in Korea. We shall expect the official detail from LG soon.

[via gsmarena]

The Samsung Pixon12 enables users to take perfect pictures quickly and easily, thanks to a Dedicated Camera Power Key which gives users fast one-touch access to the camera function. Samsung Pixon12 also features fast image saving for next shot, auto scene detection and Touch Auto-Focus (AF) tracking where you can simply select focus point with the touch of a finger, after which the AF function will automatically follow the object, keeping it in focus even as it moves across the screen.

With Samsung Share Pix, the Pixon12 lets users easily upload images and videos to popular social networking sites such as Facebook, Picasa, Flickr, MySpace, Photobucket, Friendster. Add to that, the phone’s high-connectivity functions including Wi-Fi and HSUPA capabilities mean that user’s photos can be shared to their friends in no time.

The Samsung Pixon12 will be available from end of June in European countries and it wil be expanded to other regions in August.

[via slashgear]

Samsung M8910 Specifications:

• Network: HSPA 900/2100 MHz
• GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• Display: 3.1” 16M AMOLED
• Camera: 12MP with Xenon + Power Led Flash
• Wide Angle 28mm, Digital Zoom, Touch AF Tracking
• Smart Auto, Beauty Shot, Vintage Shot
• Video / Audio
• Video: D1(720×480) 30fps
• MPEG4, H.263, H.264, DivX, XviD
• Audio: MP3, AAC, AAC+, AAC+e, WMA
• GPS
• FM Radio with RDS
• WiFi, BT 2.1, USB 2.0 HS (micro USB)
• Internal memory: 150MB
• External memory: Micro SD (up to 16GB)
• Battery: 1,000 mAh
• Size: 108 x 53 x 13.8 mm

“With Satio you can enjoy any form of entertainment anytime, anywhere. Whether its music or movies you will never be more than a tap away from your favourite tracks or shows,” said Fredrik Mansson, Market Business Manager at Sony Ericsson. “Just tap directly into your favourite videos and music with the unique full touch media menu, standby panels and music player. Snapping perfect pictures also just got so simple thanks to the 12.1 megapixel camera, intuitive touch focus and Xenon flash. Share them with your nearest and dearest via your social networking site, produce huge prints and you can even comment directly on your images.”

The Sony Ericsson Satio at a glance

• 12.1 megapixel camera, video light, xenon flash, auto focus, face detection, bestpic, geotagging, image stabilizer
• red-eye reduction, smile detection, touch focus
• Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
• WebKit web browser
• On-screen QWERTY keyboard
• Auto rotate
• Gesture control
• S60 5th edition Symbian OS
• HD and 3D games
• FM radio with RDS
• Java
• TV out
• In-built WiFi
• A-GPS
• Size: 112 x 55 x 13.3 mm
• Weight: 126 grams
• Main screen: 16,777,216 colour nHD TFT
• 16:9 widescreen
• Resolution: 640 x 360 pixels
• Size: 3.5 inches
• Phone memory: 128 MB
• Memory Card Support: SanDisk microSD

Sony Ericsson Idou is a full touch screen phone featuring a 12 megapixel camera. It will be available by the end of this year and according to recent rumor, it should be released by October or November. Check out a few more photos below:

Check out previous live report here

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2009-04-06 14:16

Sony Ericsson in Germany has now informed that the sales of Sony Ericsson’s 12 MP mobile Idou will start in October or November. Sony Ericsson’s german product manager also says that Idou is just the first model in a series of entertainment phones from Sony Ericsson.

It is to the german WEB site Teltarif Sony Ericsson’s german product and pr manager now has given more details about the rumoured super mobile from Sony Ericsson.

- Idou is the project name for the first phone model. The focus for this project and the promis behind it is “Unlimited entertainment”. It is much more than just picture and music functions, for instance games, social networks or complete video services says Sony Ericsson’s german product manager Steffen Grosch.

More models in the series with focus on “unlimited entertainment” as in Idou are also on the way, according to Sony Ericsson’s german product manager.

Sony Ericsson Idou will have Symbian’s new operating system, which among other things is based on Nokia’s Series 60 and Sony Ericsson’s UIQ. The system will according to Symbian be complete around the summer.

Idou will also have a 12 MP camera, built-in GPS and a large 3.5″ touch screen.

According to german Sony Ericsson Idou will be available in October, but not later than November. According to Gustaf Brusewitz on Swedish Sony Ericsson however, the only information provided is that Idou will be available “sometimes during the second half of this year.”

Capture moments, talk through pictures and share all your experiences like never before with the 12.1 megapixel camera, intuitive touch features and Xenon flash. Tap directly into your favourite videos and tracks with the full-touch media menu and feast your eyes on movies, TV-series and video clips in true 16:9 widescreen format. Based on what will become the Symbian Foundation operating system, thousands of applications are available online letting you install new applications and download exciting content from PlayNow to make the Idou truly yours.

Dick Komiyama, President, Sony Ericsson said, “Entertainment Unlimited is at the core of Sony Ericsson’s philosophy, building on the strength of our great entertainment assets such as Walkman and Cyber-shot phones and our unique service and applications integration. Many of the strategic initiatives we’ve announced in the past year have laid the internal framework to launch this new consumer proposition to the market and Sony Ericsson is now ready to drive the next wave of market development with Entertainment Unlimited.”

The final specifications might be changed when the Sony Ericsson Idou is available, here is some of the available details

• 12.1 megapixel camera with Xenon Flash, auto focus
• 3.5-inch touch screen with 640 x 320 resolution
• Symbian OS
• Turbo 3G (HSDPA or HSUPA)
• WiFi
• GPS
• Bluetooth
• Micro M2 memory card slot

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Check out the live report from slashgear here

According to the source, with the announcement of 12 megapixel camera phone, Samsung might also upgrading its 8 megapixel series with a 3x optical zoom option.

Would Sony Ericsson jump on the 12 megapixel line up together with Samsung? That should not be impossible, given that Sony has already announced a 12.25 megapixel camera CMOS module called “Exmor” in November last year.

[via slashgear / unwiredview]