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  • Deal Alert: HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE for $99 On Wirefly

    The HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE was launched by Verizon on July 5th. On a two-year contract at Verizon, the HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE will be available to its customers for only $150. However, WireFly has this fantastic offer for the HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE for $99 only. This offer is available for both existing and new users and immediately knocks off $50 from the Verizon offer.

    The HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE is an Android phone featuring the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) version. It is powered by the 1.2 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon chip and has 1 GB of internal memory. The rear camera is a 28mm 8-megapixel one and the front facing camera is just suitable enough for making those video calls to your friends and family. The camera and the display of this red and black smartphone are not the very best in the market. The display is a 4” super LCD qHD but yet leaves a lot to be expected from it. it features the Beats Audio technology from HTC which has not lived up to its billing to produce great sound. This phone is the third in the Incredible line following the Incredible 1 and the Incredible 2 but does not compare with the other range of smartphones from the HTC stable.

    Really at $150 it was still stiff for the users to opt for this phone, but the $99 offer from Wirefly does make you at least to consider it. Some of the other features of the phone include the ability to use the 4G LTE connection of Verizon and share it with up to ten Wi-Fi enabled devices. The camera has a 28mm lens, LED flash and auto-focus. It draws power from a lithium-ion batter pack rated 1700 mAh and can support a 32 GB MicroSD memory card.

  • It's Official! Samsung Galaxy S3 to Be Launched on May 3

    The Samsung Galaxy S3 release date has been officially confirmed by Samsung. The smartphone, initially announced at the 2012 Mobile World Congress (MWC 2012) in Barcelona will be presented by the South Korean company on May 3 in London, as the gadget is being promoted as the official smartphone of the 2012 Olympic Games.

    Samsung on Monday sent the invites for the press conference during which will be presented the much-awaited smartphone. Although on the invitation is not specified the launch of the smartphone, international press’ opinion is unanimous, anticipating the launch of the new gadget. Samsung Galaxy S3 will be launched simultaneously in New York, Seoul and Dubai.

    The upcoming Galaxy smartphone will probably run Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich, rumors say, with the special interface Samsung TouchWiz 4.0. Speculations emerged once with the announcement focused on all its specs, but nothing has been confirmed by Samsung so far, which preferred to let the Galaxy fans to promote the smartphone.

    According to androidadvices.com, the phone will have a 4.65” AMOLED SuperPlus HD display, with a resolution of 720 x 1280 pixels, a quad-core 1.5 GHz Exynos processor, 1 GB RAM, 32 GB storage capacity and two cameras – one of 2 megapixels in front and another one of 8 megapixels capable to record in Full HD. The phone will support the 4G LTE technology, the same source adds.

    The new S3 is expected to have a thickness of only 7 mm, 1 mm thinner than HTC Ville and 0.1 mm from the Moto RAZR. The phone will weigh 118 grams, will come in two colors – black and blue – and will have a battery of 1750 mAh.

    The launch of the new Samsung Galaxy S3 will be held at Earl’s Court in London, on May 3.

  • MWC 2012: HTC Launches HTC One Series

    The Taiwanese company HTC unvailed today at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, ​​the new series of smartphones, One, which includes three high-end terminals, all with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and HTC Sense 4.

    HTC One X

    HTC One X has a unibody casing made from polycarbonate, so that it benefits from the robustness of the metal, but being extremely easy at the same time. Thanks to its simple construction, the casing combines a unique glossy finish with matte black.

    HTC One X is fast thanks to the NVIDIA Tegra 3 Mobile Processor, capable of displaying complex graphics elements, running applications more efficiently and providing higher autonomy.

    The phone features a quad-core Super 4-PLUS-1 processor of 1.5 GHz, equipped with a fifth core Battery Saver Core and 12-Core NVIDIA GPU of high performance.

    HTC One X comes with a 4.7-inch screen and 720p HD resolution made from Corning Gorilla Glass. The mobile phone will also be available for the 4G LTE markets with the LTE dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor of up to 1.5 GHz.

    HTC One S

    HTC One S is designed for users who want a top smartphone in a more compact format. HTC One S has a dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor of 1.5 GHz and a 4.3-inch screen protected by Corning Gorilla Glass.  HTC One S has a metal casing and a thickness of 7.9 mm, the thinnest of all HTC models launched so far.

    HTC One S will be available in two versions: ultra-matte black Ceramic Metal, obtained through a micro arc oxidation process, used until now in the production of satellites. It turns the unibody casing surface into a crystal structure, four times resistant than anodized aluminum, which allows the smartphone to maintain its particular appearance. The second variant of finish available for HTC One S brings the anodization to another level through a patented process that creates a gradient from light to dark.

    HTC One V

    The successor of HTC Legend, HTC One V offers all users a premium design phone. The terminal comes with a simple unibody casing made from aluminum.

  • MWC 2012: Sony Unveils Xperia S, Xperia U and Xperia P

    Sony has just announced the latest models from Xperia NTS series at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona: Xperia P, Xperia U and Xperia S – the ultimate HD smartphone, which is now shipping to markets across the globe with first sales in the Sony Style store in Barcelona.

    Xperia P and Xperia U will be available starting from the second quarter of this year.

    Xperia P – Main Features

    • 4-inch Reality Display with image processor Mobile BRAVIA Engine
    • Screen technology, WhiteMagic, for enhanced light and consume efficiency function through intelligent brightness control
    • 1 GHz dual-core processor and 16 GB storage capacity
    • 8-megapixel camera with fast capture function, HD shooting and Sony technology for 2D and 3D panoramic images
    • HDMI and DLNA connectivity
    • NFC technology (Near Field Communication) that provides access to an ever-growing environment of NFC applications and services
    • Available in silver, black and red, with an aluminum body
    • Released on Android 2.3 Gingerbread, but will receive the upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in the second quarter of this year

    Xperia U – Main Features

    • 3.5-inch Reality Display with image processor Mobile BRAVIA Engine
    • 1 GHz dual-core processor
    • 5-megapixel camera with fast capture function, HD shooting and Sony technology for 2D and 3D panoramic images
    • High quality sound through the new audio technologies xLoud and 3D surround
    • Available in white or black, with pink and yellow interchangeable head
    • Released on Android 2.3 Gingerbread, but will receive the upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich in the second quarter of this year

  • What to Expect from Android in 2012

    Google has shown just the tip of the iceberg with the latest improvements to the Android operating system. Users have become accustomed to expect more from the mobile operating systems and it is likely that the expectations to end in 2012.

    Software Improvements

    Latest release, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, came with the new Samsung Galaxy Nexus, being only a matter of time before other smartphones and tablets to start using it. Cameras with better software, improved graphics and perhaps a voice assistant similar with Siri might be on the launching ramp next year.

    Ice Cream Sandwich already allows users a wide enough range of voice commands. Even if the idea of assistant will not be adopted by Google, via Google Translate, they provide an idea in which direction the voice functions are moving.

    In what concerns the cameras software, Android started with a gross soft, not having too many options. The upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich brings features such as panoramic photos and zero time between shots. Future updates may include facial recognition and advanced settings options. These functions could also be included in tablets, not just for smartphones.

    Hardware Improvements

    Improvements in terms of hardware are also foreseen, especially in the range of smartphones with two processors. Starting with Ice Cream Sandwich on smartphones with dual-core processors, hardware acceleration option is automatically activated. This means that new applications for the operating system will run much faster. Also, there will also be improvements in games, in terms of graphics. Old applications will require updates in order to observe the improvements in performance.

    The number of terminals that will use Android is growing. This year Google launched android@home, a base for the operating system to be installed in smart homes. They will communicate with other devices running Android to make life easier for residents. In addition, car manufacturers have also been showing their interest since 2010 regarding Google’s OS in order to introduce it in cars’ consoles, which will allow sharing media files between smartphone and car.

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  • HTC Edge – The First Smartphone with Quad-Core Processor

    Smartphones market is loading as we speak with more efficient and innovative devices. According to pocketnow.com, Taiwanese manufacturer HTC is preparing to launch, early next year, the first smartphone with quad-core processor!

    The first images with the phone have already been offered by an anonymous source, and its probable specs have thrilled the technology enthusiasts. With a 4.7-inch screen, the smartphone has a 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, making it by far the most powerful phone on the market. With an announced internal memory of 1GB and with a 8-megapixel camera, HTC aims very high. And because a smartphone with such specifications should have a next-generation operating system, HTC Edge will come with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

    Among other features, is mentioned the high speed HSDPA connectivity (21 Mbps) and the Bluetooth 4.0 technology. It is also possible to be launched a HTC Edge version for the next-generation mobile networks (LTE 4G).

    Disadvantages of processor with multiple cores
    Nevertheless, the latest smartphones equipped with dual-core processors and with energy systems have their disadvantages. First of all, a quad-core processor will put pressure on phone’s battery and will consume its power very fast. In addition, installing multiple cores inside the phone – the internal computer that controls all processes inside the phone – will heat up the system. But there can also be benefits: developers can be more creative and can expand further than they did so far by using some more-demanding games for the system, with improved graphics.

    Officially presented next year
    Most likely, this new HTC smartphone will be presented at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, scheduled to start on February 27.

    The only mobile device that has received a quad-core processor so far is the 2nd generation of Asus Transformer tablet. The gadget has not yet been officially presented, therefore doesn’t exist any data about its functionality.

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  • Samsung and Google Launch Galaxy Nexus

    Samsung and Google, have launched the Galaxy Nexus, the world's first smartphone equipped with Android Ice Cream Sandwich and HD screen Super AMOLED.

    Galaxy Nexus has a 1.2 GHz processor, compared to only 800 MHz in the iPhone 4S, 4.65-inch HD screen Super AMOLED with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, while the iPhone 4S has a screen of only 3.5 inches, with a resolution of 960 x 640 pixels and a density of 326 ppi.

    Galaxy Nexus is over iPhone 4S when it comes to memory too, having 1GB RAM, double than the iPhone 4S. In addition, Galaxy Nexus comes with the NFC technology, which allows the user to use its phone as a digital wallet.

    With a thickness of 8.94mm and with a frame of 4.29mm, Galaxy Nexus offers a greater portability.

    The first smartphone equipped with Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich. "Ice Cream Sandwich proves that the Android platform went further with the innovations by launching a version that works on phones and tablets. Features like Android Beam and Face Unlock show our team's innovative work and Galaxy Nexus demonstrates the power behind the Ice Cream Sandwich," said Andy Rubin, Senior Vice President at Mobile for Google.

    Ice Cream Sandwich brings a completely and entirely new appearance to the Android platform. It has a redesigned interface with improved multitasking, notifications, Wi-Fi hotspot, NFC support and an improved web experience.

    Galaxy Nexus presents software navigation buttons for the first time on smartphones with Android. Locking the screen, the home screen, phone applications and all other elements have been rethought and redesigned to make the Android platform simple, attractive and useful.

    Also, Ice Cream Sandwich comes with a new application, called People, which allows interacting with friends, family and colleagues, viewing their photos at high resolution, and following the latest updates on the statuses on Google+ and other social networks.

    Galaxy Nexus offers the possibility of synchronizing the e-mail, contacts and other data on all devices owned. Users have access to more than 300,000 applications and games on Android Market or, in some countries, they can buy and read e-books, rent movies or play movies. In the USA, users can also download music into Cloud using Music Beta from Google.

    Ice Cream Sandwich introduces innovations such as Face Unlock, which uses the face recognition function to unlock the phone. Using NFC technology, Android Beam allows users to share quickly with friends and family web pages and video applications on YouTube by simply joining the phones together.

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  • Google Ice Cream Sandwich, Android 3.1, Movies and Music, Announced At Google I/O

    Google moves on with their global domination plans, announcing a lot of operating systems and services from the Google Ice Cream Sandwich to the new Android 3.1, Google Music and the possibility of renting movies on Android Market, all in one single day at the Google I/O 2011 event held at Moscone Center, San Francisco.

    Although it is difficult to say that a story would be more important than another, the operating system called Google Ice Cream Sandwich is certainly a highly awaited announcement. A combination between the Android software for tablets, Honeycomb and for smartphones, Gingerbread, the new Sandwich will be a universal version that will run on smart gadgets, from the smallest cell phones to the most generous tablets. It will offer a series of revolutionary features and is scheduled for the end of 2011.

    Google has decided that it’s time to enter the game of emphasizing the multimedia content and has launched Google Music service, which allows a server to store up to 20,000 songs, from its own collection, which will be played then by streaming on notebook, smartphone or other device. Google Music Beta is already live.

    The video part could not be absent from the equation, Google being able to offer us a service that allows users to rent movies directly from Android Market, at very good prices.

    Another thing that deserves to be noted from the Google I/O conference, which is still ongoing, is the launch of Android 3.1, the new version of the most popular operating system, which brings, among others, the possibility to resize the widgets and to import photos from digital cameras via USB host.

    Stay tuned for more details and fresh news from the Google I/O conference.