Sharp today unveiled IS03, an Android device for the Japanese market. The phone just like other Japanese phones, is packed with features but it’s the inclusion of a 3.5-inch display that makes it special. The display supports resolution of 960×640 pixels, which is the same as Apple’s iPhone 4. As for other features, the […]
Archives for October 2010
HTC Desire and Legend get new color options
If HTC Desire or Legend’s limited choice of colors restrained you from buying those devices, Taiwanese mobile manufacturer has got you covered with the introduction of a new color for both the phones. Users can now buy the unibody Legend in “Phantom Black” or for high-end Android users Desire will be available in “Brilliant […]
Samsung adds Wave II (S8530) to its bada portfolio
Samsung has expanded its bada family, taking the total number of handsets powered by the OS to five. The latest device is known as Wave II (GT-S8530) and brings in some new features like a bigger display and new text input software. The Wave II now has a 3.7-inch Super-Clear LCD (800×480) as opposed […]
LG deems Froyo version not reliable for a tablet
LG Electronics has put its plan to launch an Android-based tablet on hold. The reason for the delay is that LG reckons that the current Android version, 2.2 or Froyo, is no optimized to work on a tablet device. “We plan to introduce a tablet that runs on the most reliable Android version…We are […]
Toshiba REGZA GL1 TVs do 3D without glasses
At the ongoing CEATEC expo in Japan, Toshiba has unveiled a new LCD TV series that can display 3D content without the need to wear special glasses. The “Glasses-less” 3D REGZA GL1 Series consists of a 20-inch and 12-inch model that creates nine parallax images to create a 3D image. These parallax images are […]
Samsung demoes WiMAX 2 in Japan, goes up to 330Mbps
We do know that Samsung is working to support the WiMAX 2 standard and now at the CEATEC in Japan, they’ll demonstrate the WiMAX 2 trial system with UQ Communications. The new mobile WiMAX standard is based on IEEE 802.16m that enables more faster, efficient data communication and is compatible with already deployed Mobile […]
T-Mobile intros myTouch with Android 2.2 and HSPA+
T-Mobile today introduced a new smartphone in its myTouch series, called as the myTouch. The new myTouch device takes some design cues from its keyboard-toting myTouch Slide but brings in some decent features that will allow users to enjoy high-quality video calls on HSPA+ speeds. The phone features a 3.8-inch WVGA touchscreen display, HSPA+ […]
Microsoft files complaint against Motorola for patent infringement
Microsoft has filed a complaint with the International Trade Commission (ITC) and U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington against Motorola for infringement of patents. Microsoft claims Motorola’s Android phones infringes nine of its patents related to “smartphone user experience, including synchronizing email, calendars and contacts, scheduling meetings, and notifying applications of […]
Panasonic to unveil 13MP Lumix phone next week
It seems Panasonic will rejuvenate the long-stopped megapixel wars with its Lumix phone. The Japanese company has confirmed to unveil a phone with 13.2MP camera. The phone’s prototype will be revealed at the CEATEC expo on October 5 but Panasonic’s already teasing some features of the device. The 146g phone will feature a 3.3-inch […]
Galaxy Tab coming to UK on November 1
Samsung has made Galaxy Tab’s launch date for the UK market official. Its first Android-powered tablet will go on sale nationwide on November 1, which also happens to be Samsung’s 41st anniversary. Samsung says the device will arrive on major networks as well as to stores like Carphone Warehouse, Dixons Store Group but has […]