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.

LG Optimus 4X HD release date pegged for June

admin — Wed, 16 May 2012 15:45:13 +0000

LG Optimus 4X HD release date pegged for June
LG has confirmed that its first quad-core mobile phone will arrive in key European markets, including the UK, in June.We first saw the LG Optimus 4X HD at MWC 2012, where it boasted some impressive speed (claiming to be twice as fast as the Galaxy Nexus) and 3D rendering capabilities.The Optimus 4X HD will be LG’s first Ice Cream Sandwich phone to hit stores, a little behind the pace, with the likes of the HTC One X already available, and the Samsung Galaxy S3 going on sale on May 30.Tricked outThere’s no word on pricing yet, but expect the Optimus 4X HD to carry a hefty price tag as it’s packs the latest tech including; Nividia’s 1.5GHz quad-core Tegra 3 processor, 4.7-inch True HD IPS display, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and an 8MP camera with full HD video recording.Not to be outdone by the Galaxy S3’s 2,100mAh juice pack, the Optimus 4X HD sports a 2,150mAh battery which features LG’s new SiO+ battery technology – apparently giving you more life.LG has stuffed the Optimus 4X HD with some fancy tricks including a 3D converter, allowing you to digest content in the third dimension when it’s plugged into a 3D-capable TV and Media Plex TM, which LG claims “is a collection of software features that take image and video playback on the smartphone to a level that until now was only possible on a PC or laptop.”

iPad Mini could be same price as Kindle Fire

admin — Sun, 13 May 2012 05:15:16 +0000

iPad Mini could be same price as Kindle Fire
Fresh rumours on the iPad Mini have surfaced, suggesting that it will carry a surprisingly reasonable price tag.According to iMore sources, the iPad Mini will sport a 7-inch screen boasting the fantastic retina display we found on the iPhone 4S and new iPad.However it’s the price tag which has been touted that’s really got our attention, with the site claiming the mini iPad could sell for between $200 and $250 (around 150).The source goes on to say that the iPad Mini will only have 8GB of internal storage, helping to keep costs down, and will be ready for an October 2012 launch.How much? I’ll take twoThere’s no question that the budget tablet market is a popular one, and the Android driven Amazon Kindle Fire is leading the way with its $199 (around 120) ticket price.While we reckon the new iPad is the best tablet in the world today, anyone who is on a tight budget has been shunned by the aggressive Apple pricing strategy.The iPad Mini will be Apple’s attempt at claiming the lower end of the market, and while we’re still yet to get any official confirmation from the Cupertino based firm, the continued rumours are making us believe.

Asus Padfone delayed by Qualcomm S4 shortage?

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 10:00:27 +0000

Asus Padfone delayed by Qualcomm S4 shortage?
The strange-yet-intriguing Asus Padfone three-in-one hybrid device may be the latest gadget to suffer from the chip shortage at Qualcomm.The Android Ice Cream Sandwich smartphone, which docks into a 10.1-inch tablet ‘mothership’ and can also be slotted into a keyboard, was scheduled to arrive sometime this month.However, the Taiwanese company sent out a tweet today all-but admitting that the lack of S4 Snapdragon processors emanating from Qualcomm means it’ll be later than planned.Asus Indonesia tweeted: "Unfortunately this is the chip inside the Padfone."Affecting us allPushed for a follow up by The Verge, an Asus spokesperson admitted: "I believe [the shortage is] affecting all of Qualcomm’s customers."So, while that’s not a direct admission of a delay to the launch schedule, it’s not looking too good for the latest Transformer-esque gadget to emerge from Asus.Last month Qualcomm said it was working to combat shortages of its S4 chip by working with manufacturers to move them to alternate systems.The US-based chip-maker said it would not have enough Snapdragon processors to fulfill demand and conceded it may lose customers to other companies as a result.Related StoriesRumor: Amazon is working on a smartphoneRIM puts money where mouth is with guaranteed app revenueRIM set to become ‘lean, mean, nimble hunting machine’BlackBerry leading the way for NFC in the UKBlackBerry 10 not supported on BB7 devices

Samsung Galaxy S3 Phone

admin — Sat, 05 May 2012 13:15:20 +0000

Samsung Galaxy S3 Phone
The Galaxy S3 is Samsung’s newest flagship smartphone, running on Google’s latest Android 4.0 software. The device is designed for convenience, offering voice recognition that responds to spoken orders, like ‘wake up’ when its screen is turned off, or ’snooze’ to turn off the alarm.

LG abandons Windows Phone?

admin — Wed, 02 May 2012 23:15:04 +0000

LG abandons Windows Phone?
There may be one less manufacturer of Windows Phone handsets out there, as LG appears to have made the decision not to produce any further handsets powered by Microsoft’s OS. At least, that’s the word from the Korea Herald (via … Continue reading →LG abandons Windows Phone? is taken from: Techwatch: Technology News Also see the Techwatch digital TV and satellite forums here: Techwatch forums

Wozniak: Windows Phone is ‘more beautiful’ than Android and iOS

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 22:30:24 +0000

Wozniak: Windows Phone is ‘more beautiful’ than Android and iOS
Apple co-founder Steve Wozniak has professed his love for the Windows Phone operating system.The outspoken Wozniak, who started Apple alongside Steve Jobs back in the late 70s, says apps on Microsoft’s fledgling OS are more beautiful than the same software on iPhone and Android.The bearded tech legend even went as far as to say his late partner Jobs had been “reincarnated at Microsoft,” such is the Apple-esque aesthetic quality of Windows Phone.Looks and beauty “Just for looks and beauty, I definitely favor the Windows 7 phone over Android,” Wozniak told A New Domain in an audio interview.”I’m kind of shocked on every screen much more beautiful than the same apps on Android and iPhone. So I think that what Microsoft or Nokia did is that they went to some of the key app makers and got them to deliberately make specialized beautiful ones or they put their own themes on.”However, so as not to offend his old charges too much, Wozniak did point out that the iPhone still holds the number one place in his heart.”I did give my opinion that the Windows 7P phone had superior visual appearance and operation cues that were also more attractive. In my opinion, it sets the mark for user interface. I would recommend it over my Android phones given that it doesn’t yet have the breadth of apps,” he added.”I also surmised that Steve Jobs might have been reincarnated at MS due to a lot of what I see and feel with this phone making me think of a lot of great Apple things.”

The smartphones HTC hopes will save it

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 22:00:05 +0000

The smartphones HTC hopes will save it
Read the original article on MobileMentalism.com at The smartphones HTC hopes will save itPoor HTC. After riding the Android wave from the moment Google launched its mobile OS, the Taiwanese company has achieved stellar success. Now, though, its star is fading. Its 2011 models were not a success. Its strategy of releasing many…Read the original article on MobileMentalism.com at The smartphones HTC hopes will save it Related posts:How fast will 2012′s smartphones be?10 of the best Android smartphones of 2011 so far

Nokia Asha 302

admin — Mon, 23 Apr 2012 07:45:05 +0000

Nokia Asha 302
A low cost messaging phone, the Nokia Asha 302 packs in some seriously useful features, including support for Microsoft Exchange email systems.

Panasonic Eluga available on pre-order, but without warranty

admin — Sat, 21 Apr 2012 06:00:13 +0000

Panasonic Eluga available on pre-order, but without warranty
The Panasonic Eluga marks the return of the electrical giant to the mobile phone arena and you can now pre-order the handset online, but be warned, it won’t come with a warranty.Buying guide20 best mobile phones in the world todayPanasonic has been absent from the mobile market for some time and it is set to roll out a new range of handsets in 2012 starting with the Eluga, followed by its bigger brother, the Eluga Power.The Eluga packs a 1GHz dual-core processor, 512MB of RAM, Android 2.3 (with Ice Cream Sandwich update coming later) 4.3-inch qHD screen, 8MP camera and NFC technology into a slender 7.8mm frame, weighing just 103g.Not available in the UK until JuneEven though you can pre-order the handset from Expansys today for 365, it won’t be officially available in the UK until June. A word of warning for any of you in the UK who are tempted to pre-order, the Eluga won’t be covered by a warranty.TechRadar contacted a Panasonic spokesperson who said: “The Panasonic Eluga is not officially available in the UK until June and any Eluga purchased through French site Expansys before then will not be covered by our warranty.”Take it for a swimThat’s right folks, you can take the Panasonic Eluga into the pool, sea or even the bath with you, as it has been made fully dust and waterproof, as we found during our hands on review see the picture below!