Mobile Phones

Nowadays, a mobile phone has become a part of one’s life.

admin — Fri, 27 Mar 2009 17:24:30 +0000

Nowadays, a mobile phone has become a part of ones life. It is something without which it is difficult to imagine life, both in terms of necessity and in terms of making a fashion statement, such as the Nokia 5800. People cannot leave their homes without taking the Mobile Casino with them. Parents are gifting the children too with mobile phones for many reasons, the major reason being concern for the safety of children. The use of mobile phones has, no doubt, made communication easier and faster. They allow one to stay connected with the world and with the near and dear ones, whenever and wherever possible. Besides providing normal telephonic communication and SMS facility, they also offer the facility of phone book storage, organizing of dates and time, etc. They also work as calculators. With the advancement in digital technology, these facilities have become more advanced with lots of newly added features such as camera, video, video games, music FM radio, etc. Many of them are provided with Bluetooth and infra-red technology. Now one can utilise the mobile phone for checking e-mails and using the internet. It can even be used as a mini laptop, with more or less, all the essential features of a computer. Mobile phones, surely, have a bright future ahead.

Motorola DEFY MINI Shows Up On FCC With AT&T Branding

admin — Fri, 03 Feb 2012 07:15:04 +0000

Motorola DEFY MINI Shows Up On FCC With AT&T Branding
Motorola DEFY MINI was first revealed early this year. The device was spotted in FCC by Wireless Goodness. The phone supported HSPA+bands which also used by AT&T. The DEFY MINI packed with 3.2-inch display along with a 3-Megapixels camera with a front-facing cam. There’s also a 600mHz processor and 512MB of RAM under the hood. [...]

US School Bans Open-Top Boot to Stem Mobile Phone Smuggling

admin — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 18:45:14 +0000

US School Bans Open-Top Boot to Stem Mobile Phone Smuggling
The issue of mobile phones in schools has been bantered back and forth for a number of years. A school in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US of A, has stepped up its fight against bootlegged mobile phones quite literally. The term ‘bootleg’ was coined from stuffing illegal liquor inside the boot and has branched out into [...]

Apple may bring Siri to older iPhones, iPad and iPod Touch

admin — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 00:30:04 +0000

Apple may bring Siri to older iPhones, iPad and iPod Touch
Some text in the iOS 5.1.3 beta has led to speculation that Apple will bring Siri to additional iOS devices aside from the iPhone 4S. While it’s a no-brainer to expect that Siri will land on future devices like the iPhone 5 and the iPad 3 (or iPad 2S or iPad HD or whatever it is we’re calling it these days), the text in question seems to point to backwards compatibility.On the keyboard setting screen, iOS 5.1.3 on both the iPod Touch and iPad includes the line "About dictation link text" despite the fact that no handset but the iPhone 4S offers Siri Dictation.Siri, kill me nowNow, Apple has already said there are no plans to bring Siri to its older iOS devices, but does the rumour mill believe it? Does it heck.This latest development suggests to some that older handsets like the iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS and iPad 2 will get some parts of the Siri service (like dictation), but not the full Siri experience. Of course, this could be nothing. Apple may simply be including a catch-all About page because it’s been burned by privacy issues before. But it’s Apple, so we had to tell you about it. It’s the law. Image credit: Cult of Mac

2012 ushers in twin tablets and budget smartphones

admin — Sat, 21 Jan 2012 01:30:04 +0000

2012 ushers in twin tablets and budget smartphones
Deloitte has released its Technology, Media and Telecommunications Predictions report for the year ahead. And the research firm reckons that while 2012 is likely to see continued economic pressures in the downward direction, consumer spending on smartphones and tablets is … Continue reading →

In Depth: Best free laptops: deals and models compared

admin — Fri, 20 Jan 2012 10:00:06 +0000

In Depth: Best free laptops: deals and models compared
Best free laptops: deals and models comparedMore and more these days, when you head to buy a mobile phone on contract you’re bombarded with offers for free gifts if you sign up for a longer contract or pay more each month.Getting a free laptop is one of the most common of these offers, and is among the most tempting. Even lesser powerful laptops are more than capable of getting you onto the internet these days, even if they’re only really equipped for a bit of Facebook browsing when it comes to specs – you won’t find hardcore gamer machines here.However, as long as you know that HD video is about the limit of these machines, you can grab yourself a useful free laptop at the same time as your phone, all in one bundle. We’ve rounded up some of the free laptops you can pick up below.Compaq Presario CQ57The HP Compaq Presario CQ57-302EA features a dual-core AMD processor at 1.3GHz to run Windows 7 Home Premium, with 4GB of RAM ensuring that you won’t have any trouble multitasking. The 320GB hard drive offers enough space for light home use, while the 15.6-inch, 1366 x 768 screen should offer plenty of space for web browsing.The Presario CQ57 is available for free with phones such as the Nokia X2, Sony Ericsson Spiro and Motorola WILDER for around 25 per month, or with phones such as the LG Optimus 3D, Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S and Samsung Galaxy Apollo for around 57 per month.Browse free laptop deals on the TechRadar phone storeSamsung N145This netbook features a 1.66GHz Intel Atom processor with 1GB of RAM and runs Windows 7 Starter Edition. The 160GB hard drive can store plenty of documents, while the 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 display is perfect for light browsing.The Samsung N145 is available free with phones such as the LG Optimus One P500, Samsung Galaxy Europa and HTC Wildfire for around 27 per month, or the HTC Desire S and Orange San Francisco for around 36 per month.Browse free laptop deals on the TechRadar phone storeHP Pavilion G6-1202SAThis HP laptop offers a 1.9GHz dual-core AMD processor to power Windows 7 Home Premium, with 4GB of RAM complementing it. HD video can play on the 15.6-inch 1366 x 768 display, while the 640GB of storage is a really impressive amount for this kind of laptop.The Pavilion G6 is available free on tariffs of around 26 per month with phones such as the BlackBerry Curve 9360, the Alcatel OT-380 and the Nokia C1-01, or on tariffs of around 57 per month with phones such as the HTC Wildfire S, HTC HD7, BlackBerry Bold 9780, and Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S.Browse free laptop deals on the TechRadar phone storeSamsung RV515The Samsung RV515 feature Windows 7 Home Premium powered by a dual-core AMD processor and 4GB of RAM, with a big 500GB hard drive and a 15.6-inch, 1366 x 768 screen, which will be plenty big enough for streaming video and web browsing.The Samsung RV515 is available free for around 12 per month with phones such as the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 or Nokia C2-01, or for around 29 per month with phones such as the Samsung Galaxy Mini or Nokia X3 Touch and Type.Browse free laptop deals on the TechRadar phone storeToshiba Satellite Pro C660-1NQThis 15.6-inch laptop features a 2.2GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4GB of RAM, a reasonable 320GB hard drive, a screen resolution of 1366 x 768, with Windows 7 Home Premium as the operating system.The Satellite Pro C660 is available for free from around 27 per month with phones such as the Sony Ericsson Cedar, Nokia C2-01 and Nokia C1-01.Browse free laptop deals on the TechRadar phone storeBest free tabletsIn some cases, there’s a list of alternative freebies to a laptop. If you check out the full list, you’ll find that tablets are often available, including the ones below.Asus Eee Pad TransformerThis 10.1-inch tablet runs Android 3.2 and features a dual-core processor. (Read TechRadar’s full Asus Eee Pad Transformer review.) It’s available for free from around 46 with phones such as the Samsung Galaxy Ace or HTC Wildfire S, or at around 57 with phones such as the HTC Sensation XL, Nokia N8 or BlackBerry Bold 9780.Browse free tablet deals on the TechRadar phone storeBlackBerry PlayBookThis seven-inch tablet from RIM offers a multitasking QNX-based operating system and a dual-core processor. (Read TechRadar’s full BlackBerry PlayBook review.) It’s available for free from around 41 with phones such as the BlackBerry Curve 3G, Samsung Galaxy Ace and HTC Wildfire S.Browse free tablet deals on the TechRadar phone storeHTC FlyerThis seven-inch Android tablet features a 1.5GHz single-core processor and can work with a special tablet pen to enable taking quick notes in its custom interface. (Read TechRadar’s full HTC Flyer review.) It’s available for free from around 41 per month with phones such as the HTC Wildfire S, BlackBerry Curve 3G and Samsung Galaxy Ace.Browse free tablet deals on the TechRadar phone storeMotorola Xoom 2 Media EditionThis 8.2-inch tablet features a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, is extremely thin and light, and comes with Motorola’s MotoCast software for streaming media from your home computer. (Read TechRadar’s full Motorola Xoom 2 Media Edition review.) It’s available for free on tariffs from around 41 per month with phones such as the BlackBerry Curve 3G, the Samsung Galaxy Ace and the Nokia C1-01.Browse free tablet deals on the TechRadar phone store

HTC profits down by a quarter in Q4 2011

admin — Tue, 10 Jan 2012 07:15:05 +0000

HTC profits down by a quarter in Q4 2011
HTC has issued a rather stoic summary of its finances for the last three months of 2011, revealing that its net profits were 25 per cent lower in Q4 compared to the same quarter in 2010. The phone maker made TND $11,017 million (235 million) in Q4 2011 compared to $14,797 million (315 million) in Q4 2010. The drop in profit doesn’t come as much surprise given that the company already reported a 30 per cent drop in sales in November 2011 and revised its profit forecasts for the quarter down by 20 per cent in the same month. Mo money mo problemsBut while the company said it didn’t expect to see any growth in Q4 compared to 2010, it made no mention of expecting to see such a big drop. The company’s net income for the year was still up by a significant amount in 2011, though a total of TND $62 million (1.3 billion) compared to 2010’s profit of TND $39.5 million (844 million). HTC enjoyed phenomenal growth in 2010 and early 2011 as it cemented its status as many people’s Android manufacturer of choice. Over the past six months its stellar growth has waned, however, after new smartphones failed to garner much excitement and its first tablet, the HTC Flyer, basically flopped. Still, 2012 could turn it all around again; we’re looking forward to seeing what HTC has up its sleeve for Mobile World Congress 2012, likely to include the quad-core HTC Edge and HTC Quattro, as well as the snazzy-looking HTC Ville. Unfortunately for HTC, its less than brilliant financial announcement comes as Samsung is set to announce record revenues thanks in no small part to the success of its much-lusted-after smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S2 and Galaxy Nexus.

Samsung to Lean on Galaxy for Strong Sales, High Profits

admin — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 21:00:10 +0000

Samsung to Lean on Galaxy for Strong Sales, High Profits
Samsung will lean on the Galaxy phone line for continued success, building on momentum after recording record profits last quarter.The South Korean electronics maker’s fourth quarter operating profits hit $4.5 billion, powered by sales strong sales of the company’s smartphones and continued demand for its semiconductor chips.Samsung has now surpassed Apple as the world’s top maker of smartphones, reaping the benefits of its wider reach. The company hit a sweet spot in the market with its line of Galaxy smartphones. The Galaxy S2 has emerged as a legitimate competitor to the iPhone, while the company’s lower-end Galaxy devices are proving to be the handsets of choice for millions of customers.Samsung’s numbers in the first quarter typically dip after the holidays, but the company plans to build on its momentum in the smartphone market. The Galaxy S3 will likely emerge in the next few months, while the S2 still enjoys strong sales. Fresh low-end devices like the Galaxy Ace Plus will also keep the company’s line fresh through the beginning of 2012.In addition, Samsung is attempting to innovate with the Galaxy Note, which features a 5.3-inch screen to serve as both a smartphone and tablet-like device. The device has performed well overseas and will make its way to the U.S. later this year.Analysts believe Samsung’s best days are still ahead of it, and expect the company to sell 170 million smartphones this year, nearly double the number sold in 2011. Another dramatic increase in smartphone sales, along with its growing semiconductor business, is expected to propel Samsung to its best year yet in 2012.The South Korean company will face steep competition from Apple, HTC and other smartphone makers this year, but if the field of rivals in the past few months is any indication, the company will likely come through with flying colors.Samsung reached great heights in 2011, but the company’s current course and analysts projections suggest its best days are ahead of it.Samsung to Lean on Galaxy for Strong Sales, High Profits originally appeared at Mobiledia on Fri Jan 06, 2012 1:06 pm.

HTC to reveal two quad-core smartphones at MWC 2012?

admin — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 20:00:04 +0000

HTC to reveal two quad-core smartphones at MWC 2012?
HTC is looking to reinvigorate its smartphone line-up with not one but two quad-core smartphones, which it will show off at this year’s Mobile World Congress.This is according to Digitimes, which is reporting that there will not just be the HTC Edge on display a phone that’s said to have Nvidia’s Tegra 3 processer inside but a number of new smartphones packing some quad love.It believes this is the case as investment bankers JPMorgan Chase have upgraded the stock of HTC to ‘overweight’ which is kind of like saying their stock is phat in hip-hop lingo in preparation for the company to release a possible brace of quad-core devices.JP Morgan believes that if HTC does release a number of high-end smartphones in February (MWC) and brings them to market in April then it will have won a game of one-upmanship against its rivals.Quad for its own backNow, we are not sure if JPMorgan has been keeping that up to date with tech news, as HTC may well release at least one quad-core smartphone, but back in November it was reported that LG, Samsung and Motorola would likely do the same thing.HTC had been heralded as the brightest star in the smartphone world when the HTC Desire was released in 2010, but since then a number of manufacturers have managed to get their mobile phone shenanigans in order and not just catch up with the company but overtake it in the quality stakes.With this in mind, HTC will be hoping that whatever it does release in 2012 will be able to wow smartphone consumers once more.

LG Nitro HD Phone (AT&T)

admin — Thu, 29 Dec 2011 11:30:19 +0000

LG Nitro HD Phone (AT&T)
Released for AT&T, the LG Nitro HD is the first Android-based smartphone to offer a true high-definition screen, featuring a large 4.5-inch True HD AH-IPS touch screen that provides a sharp 720 by 1280 pixel resolution for unrivaled brightness and performance — even in direct sunlight. The Nitro connects to AT&T’s HSPA-plus and LTE 4G networks to quickly browse websites and run HD games from Gameloft.