Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Phones Review

Phones Review

HTC EVO View 4G Tablet Handled at CTIA: Video

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 01:53 PM PDT

During Sprint’s special event at CTIA they unveiled the latest tablet to grace Sprint’s 4G WiMAX network along with CDMA, the Android 2.3 Gingerbread HTC EVO View 4G, and of course the HTC EVO View 4G gained a little hands on footage which we have for your consideration below if you haven’t already opted for the Apple iPad 2.

The HTC EVO View 4G hands on comes our way by the guys over at Android Community by way of Slash Gear, who managed to gain a little playtime with the new Android tablet that sports a 7-inch display, with a 5 megapixel camera and 1.3 front facing snapper, 1.5 GHz Snapdragon processor, DNLA, 32GB internal memory, 1GB RAM, integrated GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi and microSD expansion slot.

Apparently the HTC EVO View 4G can also act as a hotspot able to connect up to 8 devices over WiFi and although runs Gingerbread, they guys say the final release version will come out to play with Android 3.0 Honeycomb.

So all you need to do now, if you are of a mind to consider the HTC EVO View 4G tablet on Sprint is head on down and hit that play button, and feel free to share your opinions of the HTC EVO View 4G to our comments area below…enjoy.

Sprint HTC EVO 3D Official: Hands-On, Specs and Availability

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 12:05 PM PDT

It is now official thanks to the Sprint CTIA Event today; yes we are talking about the HTC EVO 3D. Sprint has officially announced this new smartphone and we have a few details.

The new HTC EVO 3D is exclusive to Sprint and features a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 4.3-inch 3D display that does not require 3D glasses to be worn and WiMAX connectivity that includes mobile hotspot support.

This smartphone also comes with dual 5 megapixel cameras with a flash and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, support for 1080p video playback, (720p for 3D content), Android 2.3 with Sense.

There is no word on pricing or release date but it has been suggested that it will come sometime this summer, but we will let you know as soon as we know, if you head on over to Engadget they have an impressive photo gallery for you to feast your eyes on the new Sprint HTC EVO 3D smartphone. Engadget have also given this handset some hands-on love here.

If you have anything to say about this device please do so in the commenting area below, you can also learn more about this device and its features via the official Sprint website.

Verizon Samsung Droid Charge 4G LTE Smartphone: HTC Thunderbolt Successor

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 11:10 AM PDT

There is a new device by Verizon coming soon called the Samsung Droid Charge, also known as the SCH-i510; this is the latest 4G LTE handset that should turn a few heads.

The Droid Charge has shown up on the Verizon System and the snapshot below courtesy of Engadget clearly shows this, this confirmed smartphone features a front-facing camera and a Super AMOLED Plus display. Wonder if this new handset is the new HTC Thunderbolt successor.

Apparently the device will also come with Android 2.2 with TouchWiz, Droid-Life suggests that the new Droid Charge could have a April 7th launch date with possible pre-order happening this Thursday, fingers crossed.

At the moment there is no word on official pricing or release dates but we will keep you posted, could the new Samsung Droid Charge outshine the HTC Thunderbolt?

BlackBerry Protect Open Beta Security UK Download: Backup Now

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 10:12 AM PDT

We had an email today announcing that RIM (Research In Motion) now has BlackBerry Protect open beta in play, the new security and back-up application is now available for download for UK users.

BlackBerry Protect for BIS is a free application for customers and will allow users to backup wirelessly, they will also be free to restore and remotely find or should we say 'Locate' the users BlackBerry smartphones.

It has happened to many of us where we misplace our phone or indeed it gets stolen or lost, well BlackBerry Protect is something worth considering because it not does the above it also features remote device lock, remote device wipe, remote geo-location using the GPS, remote activation and more.

BlackBerry Protect will offer you peace of mind, the service is totally free and The Register mentions that it is free for the moment and that made us think if RIM will actually charge for this service once it becomes popular in the UK. What do you think?

Please visit BlackBerry Protect main page and BlackBerry App World for more information, your comments are most welcome in the area provided below

Shazam iOS, Android Apps Updated with Shazam Friends Feature

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 10:12 AM PDT

For those that use the Shazam apps for iOS devices and Android devices, Shazam has now updated their mobile apps to include a new feature called Shazam Friends that enables users to share and discover new music with friends on social networking site Facebook.

The new Shazam Friends feature delivers real time feeds of tunes that friends have tagged and continually updates to give users of Android devices and users of the iPhone and iPod Touch a new dimension in music discovery.

The CFO of Shazam, Andrew Fisher says… "Shazam Friends is a major step forward in social music sharing. Our new feature not only allows Shazamers to see what their friends on Facebook are tagging, but they can also listen to the track and go on to purchase it.”

The Shazam Friends feature is easily set up, when updating a new “Friends” tab appears and when users log into their Facebook account they can confirm they want to connect and share with friends.

With the new feature users can see all recent tags from a friend in a single list, browse friends tags, watch music videos, listen to previews, access bios, gain artist tour info and read reviews.

For those that do not yet have the Shazam app on their iOS device the app is free from iTunes and for those Android users the Shazam app can be downloaded from the Android Market for free.

Apple iPad 2 Smart Cover Can Work On Original iOS Tablet: Video

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 09:44 AM PDT

So if you own an original Apple iPad and are somewhat envious of the new Apple iPad 2 magnetic Smart Cover, don’t fret too much because apparently there is an easy way to hack the Apple Smart Cover to work with the original iOS tablet, well kind of.

And the modification of the Smart Cover to fit the iPad 1 has now been placed on video, which we have for your consideration below courtesy of the guys over at TiPb and by way of TUAW, and Macstories.

Apparently blogger Dan Provost of The Russians Used a Pencil, found out that if you glue a couple of small magnets to the spine of your beloved Apple iPad and works rather well including the two Smart Cover stand functions, but alas not the on/off function obviously.

Still, one does have to say it’s a neat trick to kind of customise the new Apple iPad 2 Smart Cover so you can take kind of advantage of it for the original iPad. Make the jump and hit the play button to check out how well the modification works…enjoy, and of course if anyone cares to try this out feel free to let us know how it goes.

T-Mobile HTC HD7 WP7 Phone via RadioShack for Free

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 09:42 AM PDT

If you head on over to RadioShack they have the T-Mobile HTC HD7 WP7 (Windows Phone) for free, yes that is nothing to pay just click a few buttons and it is all yours.

T-Mobile subscribers can get their hands on the HTC HD7 Windows Phone for free if you sign up to a new T-Mobile account, the smartphone features all the goodness such as a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 4.3-inch display, T-Mobile TV, Slacker Radio and much more.

When you purchase the smartphone you will also get in the box Additional Items such as the Battery, Charger, USB Cable and Stereo Headset.

The handset itself also comes fitted with a kickstand and live tiles that are fully customizable and constantly updated, other features include: 5MP Camera With Auto-focus Also Captures Video In 720p HD, Dedicated Camera Key, Facebook support, Picture Caller ID, Twitter support, Zune, Integrated GPS and so much more.

So please head on over to RadioShack for this amazing offer, this is the sort of news everyone wants to hear about, especially if you are after a Windows Phone 7 smartphone. RadioShack screenshot below

Source – HTCPedia

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Promoted with Dancing Android Robot: Video

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 08:57 AM PDT

Well if you are going to promote the new Android 2.3 Gingerbread packing Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc why not have someone dress up as the famous Android robot and strut a few moves for an audience?

Thus what we have for your viewing pleasure below is a video of that Android robot strutting their stuff in front of a Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc promo display, which comes our way courtesy of the guys over at Android Police and by way of YouTube user Dark32.

Obviously whoever decided to use the Android robot to promote the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc smartphone has a good sense of humour as I couldn't help but crack a smile when watching the footage, and it kind of makes me want to own one, the Android mascot that is.

Anyway if you are in need of a smile head on down and hit that play button to check out the dancing Android robot dancing their heart out for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc…enjoy.

iPad 2 Official UK Release Time & Prices: 25 More Countries Added

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 08:26 AM PDT

The Apple iPad 2 will release in UK this Friday March 25 at 5pm and another 25 more countries on Friday will get the new tablet love with even more in April.

Other than the UK release the Apple iPad 2 will also be releasing in 25 more countries and a few more in April according to a press release via Engadget, Hong Kong, Singapore and Korea will get the Apple tablet in April.

Earlier on today we already reported that the iPad 2 will launch into stores at 5pm March 25 in the UK and now we can say this is OFFICIAL, the iPad 2 will be available through the Apple Store starting at 1am www.apple.com

The iPad 2 Main Official Features Include: 9.7-inch LED-backlit LCD screen, dual-core A5 processor, rear-facing camera that captures 720p HD video, front-facing VGA camera for FaceTime, 10 hours of battery life, Photo Booth, 33 percent thinner, 15 percent lighter than the original iPad and much more.

iPad 2 Availability: The iPad 2 with Wi-Fi will be available in Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Poland, Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Czech Republic, Denmark, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland and the UK on March 25.

The Price: The 16GB model will be £399, 32GB model will be £479 and £559 for the 64GB model. If you want the iPad 2 with Wi-Fi + 3G prices will be £499 for the 16GB model, £579 for the 32GB model, and £659 for the 64GB model.

Source – Music Radar

Android Froyo T-Mobile G2x, And Other Mobile Gear Unveiled

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 08:18 AM PDT

So the word is T-Mobile has now unveiled their latest smartphone along with some more mobile gear, and also announced that they will be doubling their HSPA+ speeds initially in Las Vega, New York, Orlando, Long Island, Northern New Jersey and then Chicago.

According to an article over on the Boy Genius Report the latest smartphone introduced by T-Mobile is the T-Mobile G2x, an LG made Android 2.2 Froyo handset sporting a 4-inch touch screen, 8 megapixel camera and a 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor.

T-Mobile also unveiled their first 4G mobile hotspot made by ZTE, which apparently will enable a connection via WiFi of up to five devices to the 21 Mbps device that weighs 2.64 ounces and is called the Rocket 3.0, and is to be the first 4G gear to take advantage of the new 42 Mbps service.

Apparently the Rocket 3.0 will join both the prepaid Rocket 4G and T-Mobile Jet 2.0 laptop sticks and all the above with the exception of the Jet 2.0 will apparently launch later in the spring while the jet 2.0 will launch on the 23rd of this month.

Carmindy iOS Beauty app Now Released

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 07:50 AM PDT

This one I believe is for the lady owners of iOS devices who love to beautify themselves and gain makeup techniques, and the app is called Carmindy after the celebrity makeup artist for the hit show “What Not to Wear.”

The Carmindy app for the iPhone and iPod Touch, and an app for the Apple iPad will be released in 30-days time, enables the user to create their own custom profiles by picking skin tone, eye colour, hair colour and delivers the ability to browse eight step-by-step beauty tutorials.

Here’s what Carmindy says…“I’m all about using the right products in the right places to highlight a woman’s best features and natural beauty. Now I can communicate my latest makeup techniques and tips to women on the go, and thanks to the app’s sophisticated, yet simple-to-use design by Appsolute Media, I believe we’re launching the most robust and helpful beauty app on the market today.”

The Carmindy app for iOS devices features 16 exclusive Carmindy videos with tips and inspiration, Carmindy’s signature beauty Looks, shopping lists are sorted according to Makeup Category or Looks, Carmindy twitter posts and links to her books.

The Carmindy iOS app can be downloaded to you iPhone or iPod Touch running iOS 4.0 and above by hitting up iTunes and at a cost of $4.99.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Specs, Teaser Video: Pre Unpacked Event

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 07:48 AM PDT

Got some news covering the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 Android tablet that will be revealed shortly at the official Samsung Unpacked press event at CTIA, for now we will mention a few things about specs and show you a quick teaser video.

The new upcoming and soon to be revealed Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 will house the dual-core processor just like big brother 10.1 and PocketNow have got their camera out and taken a photo of a Samsung stand with the title Galaxy Tab 8.9 showing a few features.

The new tablet PC will feature 1,280×800-pixel resolution, 1GHz dual-core processor, weighs only 470 grams and will be 8.6mm thick. It will also be running on Android 3.0 Honeycomb and according to the document it will also feature a personalised homescreen that includes Agenda, Weather, Email, Buddies Now, News, Date, Stock, Gallery and Bookmark widgets.

The new tablet will also have something called '’Mini Apps Tray’ on the homescreen that will allow all background running apps pop app when touched. We do not know anything about prices or release dates as of yet but that is soon to be announced today as the event unfolds.

Join us on Facebook or Twitter for updates, in the meantime please watch the YouTube teaser video below this article. Enjoy

Source – Cnet & official Samsung Unpacked

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Gains 3 New Ads: No Amputated Thumbs

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 07:23 AM PDT

Up until now the commercials for the first PlayStation phone, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play have been somewhat on the weird side touting an Android robot gaining human thumbs with hints of amputation, but there are now 3 more commercials for the Xperia Play that have done away with all that nonsense.

The three new Sony Ericsson Xperia Play adverts come our way courtesy of the guys over at Daily Mobile and by way of the Sony Ericsson YouTube page, and all last the usual allotted time for a commercial.

However, unlike previously see Sony Ericsson Xperia Play adverts full of weirdness and basically nothing to do with the Android 2.3 Gingerbread toting handset, these adverts actually show the gaming device.

Although in one video halfway through the video plays in reverse and Kristen Schaal’s eyes turn a demonic red, so I guess Sony Ericsson hasn’t forsaken the weirdness totally. So head on down and check out the new videos…enjoy.

Android Froyo T-Mobile Sidekick 4G Handled on Video and Pricing

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 06:56 AM PDT

For those that are fans of the Sidekick smartphone from T-Mobile, we have a hands on video with the latest version of the device, the T-Mobile Sidekick 4G along with the all important price you can expect to pay for the Android 2.2 Froyo handset.

The hands on with the T-Mobile Sidekick 4G video comes our way courtesy of the guys over at Slash Gear and by way of Android Community who managed to get some playtime with the Sidekick 4G at CTIA 2011.

The T-Mobile Sidekick 4G hands-on footage delivers six and a half minutes of getting up close with the new 4G enabled Sidekick along with a lengthy written review including several pictures of the Android device which can be read by hitting up Android Community.

Now for those all-important prices, the T-Mobile Sidekick 4G will hit your pocket for $99 with a 2-year contract with an unlimited data plan or for $149.99 with a regular data plan. As for the release of the T-Mobile Sidekick 4G although T-Mobile has confirmed pricing they still haven’t confirmed when the device will become available.

So all you need to do now it either hit up that written review or if you don't have time for that , then head on down and hit the play button…enjoy.

Nokia X7 & Samsung Galaxy S II Mini via 3 UK

Posted: 22 Mar 2011 06:30 AM PDT

Now it has recently been revealed that a roadmap from phone operator Three UK has been leaked online featuring the Nokia X7 and the Samsung Galaxy S II Mini.

The guys at techwatch.co.uk have stated that the Nokia X7 (also known as the X7-00) a mid-tier handset is expected to be released in June. This phone will be running a Symbian operating system, and comes with an 8 mega pixel camera that has auto focus, a digital zoom, dual LED flash and a 4 inch Nhd OLED screen. For more information on the official pictures and specs for the Nokia X7 (X7-00), why not follow the link to my colleague Mark's article.

Now the Samsung Galaxy S II Mini is an Android device that comes with a quite impressive 3.7 inch display, considering it size. The phone also comes with further specs, such as an auto focus 5 mega pixel camera with LED flash, a VGA which is front-facing for video conferencing and a 1.4 Ghz processor.

The release of the Galaxy S II Mini is expected next month and will run Gingerbread and is definitely a fun and exciting edition to Samsung Galaxy selection of devices already available. For those of you out there interested in tablets, why not check out my colleague James' article on the WiFi model of the Samsung Galaxy Tab, expected release date 4 April.

It has also been revealed by the guys at techie-buzz.com that the Three UK roadmap leak also contained information on the HTC Flyer launch in May and the Blackberry Playbook WiFi launch in June.
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