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More info on the Dell Mini 3i Available Now

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 23 Nov 2009 13:29:54 +0000

China Mobile will soon become the first mobile operator to sell the Mini 3i OPhone, comes with a 3.5-inch touch screen and 640 x 360 resolution. The Mini 3i runs China Mobile’s OPhone open source platform, and pre-loaded with softwares like 139Mail e-mail, Fetion chat and digital maps for navigation. It should be available in China by the end of November.

Dell Mini 3i OPhone Specifications:

Dimensions: 58.35 x 122 x 11.7
Display: 3.5” nHD, 640×360
Bands/Modes: Quadband GSM/EDGE
Weight: <105g (grams)
Bluetooth
GPS
Micro SD (up to 32GB)
Connector: Mini USB
3 megapixel camera, auto focus

[via slashgear]

Creative and ZiiLABS to demo Its Android Smartphone

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 13:49:44 +0000

Finally, its time for Creative to step into mobile phone world. The company’s subsidiary, ZiiLABS has announced that it will present its OEM Android smartphone and other media devices on the Zii Summit held in China on December 1st. According to SlashGear, its Android smartphone will base on the ZMS-05 processor. The ZMS-05 will provide OpenGL ES support, fast web browsing and also the 1080p HD video output capability.

A range of OEM-ready Zii Powered devices will be showcased – powered by ZiiLABS ZMS-05 and ZMS-08 media-rich application processors. The line-up of devices on display include: a Touch Tablet PC, a Netbook, a Web-Box, a 360o Multi-View Camera System, ultra high-performance Speakers, a Piano Keyboard for the PC, and a Portable e-Book Reader. But the highlight of our devices line-up is our Mobile Phone platform. ZiiLABS ushers in a new era of explosive high definition 3D with the Zii Optimized Android Phone platform. The Zii Optimized Android Phone platform gives developers the chance to use the familiar Android OS, but with a difference. Harnessing StemCell Computing Technology found on the ZMS-05 Media Rich Processor, Android is now super-charged with seamless 3D graphics and High Definition video playback performance.

* Phone with Fully featured Android Platform
* OpenGL ES 3D graphics
* 1080p HD video output
* Accelerated video, graphic and imaging
* Full integration with SurfaceFlinger
* High Quality Audio
* Enhanced User Interfaces
* Image Processing
* Accelerated Web Browsing

Samsung Galaxy Spica Going to Europe

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 16 Nov 2009 05:37:26 +0000

Samsung today officially announced its ‘Galaxy Spica (I5700) Android-powered smartphone, available in Europe, CIS, and will be expanded to MEA region. The i5700 Galaxy Spica is powered by a 800MHz processor versus 528MHz processor in the i7500 Galaxy. It comes with a 3.2-inch full touch screen, 3.2 megapixel camera, 1GB internal memory and microSD card slot.

Equipped with DNSe 2.0 for better sound quality and 3.5 mm ear jack, the Galaxy Spica offers the fully comprehensive multimedia feature set. Moreover, a long enough battery life (1500mAh) allows its users to enjoy all the applications and multimedia content. The phone also boasts its slim and compact design with mere 13.2 mm thickness.

The Samsung Galaxy Spica supports the full suite of Google services, including Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and Google Talk, letting users enjoy the familiar desktop computer experience while on the move.

[via mobileburn]

Motorola and Telus Bring Motorola Milestone to Canada

Kim Poh Liaw — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 08:09:24 +0000

The first Motorola Android smartphone, Motorola Milestone, will be available in Canada’s Telus network early next year. Milestone features the best of both worlds with a full QWERTY keyboard and touch-screen capabilities, as well as the opportunity for users to customize their mobile like never before with widgets and the freedom to run multiple applications at once.

China Mobile and Claro to sell Dell Mini 3 Android Smartphone

Kim Poh Liaw — Fri, 13 Nov 2009 12:56:24 +0000

Dell today confirmed plans to enter the smart phone business and announced partnerships with China Mobile and Claro. Its first smartphone is the Mini 3, which will be available by end of this month.

“Our entry into the smart phone category is a logical extension of Dell’s consumer product evolution over the past two years,” said Ron Garriques, President, Dell Global Consumer Group. “We are developing smaller and smarter mobile products that enable our customers to take their internet experience out of the home and do the things they want to do whenever and wherever they want.“

The initial Mini 3 smart phones are designed around the Android platform to best deliver power, flexibility and customization opportunities for both users and carriers.

[via slashgear]

Rogers Wireless first to Offer LG Eve GW620 in Canada

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 09 Nov 2009 03:12:10 +0000

LG and Rogers Wireless announced the LG Eve (GW620) Android smartphone, featuring an application called Social Network Services (SNS) Manager, which brings together a user’s Facebook, Twitter and Bebo networks into one place, letting them check status updates in real time. The SNS Manager leverages social networking by putting a person’s address book contacts as the central reference and launching point for a variety of social media tools.

Also designed for easy social networking are the 5 MP camera for taking high quality pictures that you can view and edit on the LG Eve’s 3-inch touch screen, and the 5-line QWERTY keypad, which is ideal for email and messaging. Additionally, the LG Eve features a Face Recognition application which means that once a person is tagged in a saved photo, the device will automatically recognize the person’s face and tag him or her in other photos.

Other key features of the LG Eve include:

A 3D gallery for viewing and sorting photos, with the ability to quickly and easily find photos by tagging favourites or using the filtering tool to sort photos by tags, face recognition or date
5 line QWERTY keypad
Video Recording: MPEG4,H263@QVGA24fps
Video Playback: MPEG4, H264 @ HVGA 24fps, WMV, DviX
5 megapixel camera with auto focus, LED Flash
Micro USB
Bluetooth 2.0 EDR

The LG Eve is available at Rogers for $49.99 with 3 year voice and data activations.

Verizon Wireless Stores Open Early on Friday for the Droid

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 03:13:18 +0000

Verizon Wireless’ stores will open early this Friday (Nov. 6) for the launch of Motorola Droid to the mass. Some stores will open at 7 a.m. and others at 8 a.m. You can check your local stores for their opening hours.

Also on Friday, Verizon Wireless will create a first-of-its-kind interactive experience in New York City called, “DROID Does Times Square.” This experience will let callers control two of Times Square’s largest digital billboards – the NASDAQ and Reuters signs - using only voice commands. Beginning Nov. 6, Internet fans worldwide can also view the experience in real-time by visiting www.droiddoes.com/timessquare.

DROID by Motorola will be available for $199.99 with a new two-year customer agreement after a $100 mail-in rebate.

What’s Next, It’s Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Android Smartphone

Kim Poh Liaw — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 09:36:08 +0000

Famously known as Sony Ericsson Rachael and Xperia X3, Sony Ericsson has officially introduced its first Android smartphone with the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 and 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. Just like what we have already saw in the videos, new user interface is used on the X10, mainly split to Sony Ericsson Timescape and Sony Ericsson Mediascape. The Xperia X10 will be available in selected markets from Q1 in the colours Sensuous Black and Luster White. For now, it is said to use an older Android 1.6 Donut. Will they not use Android 2.0 Eclair by Q1 2010?

Sony Ericsson Timescape will manage all your communication with one person in one place. Browse through your conversations to check out your Facebook, Twitter, photos, emails, and texts all in one go. The Sony Ericsson Mediascape can be used to organise the music, photos and videos you have.

While there is no mention of the Google Maps Navigation service supports, the Xperia X10 will comes with a Wisepilot turn-by-turn navigation solution in limited trial period before you have to make a purchase. It will also include a 8GB microSD card. It supports GSM GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900, UMTS HSPA 900/1700/2100 and UMTS HSPA 800/850/1900/2100.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Specifications

8.1 megapixel camera, auto focus, intelligent face recognition features, geo tagging, image and video stabilizer
Photo and video light
Smile detection
Touch focus
Sony Ericsson Timescape
Speakerphone
Vibrating alert
Auto rotate
Gesture control
A-GPS
3.5 mm audio jack
Bluetooth technology
Micro USB connector
Wi-Fi
4-inch 262,144 colour TFT touchscreen, WVGA resolution
Size: 119 x 63 x 13 mm
Weight: 135 grams
Phone memory: Up to 1 GB
Memory card support: microSD
Processor: 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250

[via slashgear]

Motorola Milestone Available in Germany and Italy Soon

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 14:23:53 +0000

Official specification of the GSM Motorola Milestone is now available on Motorola website, with the same features as its CDMA version Motorola Droid. As what we have already learnt from previous post, the Milestone will be offered by O2 Germany and Vodafone. It will also reach Italy soon together with the launch in Germany.

Although there is no different on the hardware specs and design, Mobile Review’s Eldar Murtazin has spotted some changes on the built in software. First the Motorola Milestone has got mutitouch support while the US version Motorola Droid do not have this activated. You can use the multitouch for zooming in web browser and photo viewer. Secondly the Google Maps Navigation will not be supported in Motorola Milestone. Motorola will pre-install its own MOTONAV software for turn-by-turn navigation and it will only be available for 60-days trial.

You can expect to see the official Motorola Milestone announcement soon. Mean while check out the hands on video by Eldar Murtazin below

Click here to view the embedded video.

[via gsmarena / slashgear]

Latest HTC Droid Eris Photos, Going for $99

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 08:46:25 +0000

Need more Android smartphones from Verizon Wireless? The HTC Droid Eris is rumored to be launched on November 6th as the second Android smartphone line up for Verizon Wireless subscribers in US. There is no official announcement yet but here are more live photos of the 5 megapixel touch screen phone on phonearena. The low cost Android smartphone is expected to be priced at $99 with 2-years service contract and after the mail-in-rebate.

Full HTC Droid Eris Specifications [via engadget]:

Dual Band CDMA2000 1xRTT / 1xEVDO / 1xEVDO Rev.A (800/1900MHz)
CPU: Qualcomm MSM7600 528MHz
Android OS 1.5 with HTC Sense UI
Size: 4.45 x 2.19 x 0.51 inch
Weight: 4.23 oz
512MB ROM / 288MB RAM
3.2-inch touch screen, 320 x 480 pixels
Bluetooth
5 megapixel camera with auto focus
3.5mm headphone jack
microSD card slot (8GB bundled, up to 16GB supported)
WiFi
Up to 214 mins talk time
Up to 373 hours standby time