Articles about phones

Business with the HTC 7 Trophy

2010-11-15T04:47:00.001-08:00

You might have gotten wind of how the HTC 7 Trophy can be an entertaining buy. But you could be a mobile phone user who is looking for a product that provides an advantage in terms of your career or your business. If you are, a phone whose main selling point is entertainment will probably not be the most optimal choice for you. Maybe you think that the HTC 7 Trophy does not have business-related features but this would be a mistake. This mobile phone does help you do things for your business.

This phone has a feature known as the Office Hub. This feature allows you to work even while on the go no matter where your location might be. There are plenty of things which you can do from here. Working out of the office is definitely made a lot easier.
If you are mobile and you suddenly get an idea for your business, the phone has a tool which can help you out so that you do not lose that incredible idea. The tool is known as One Note. Using this, you can create and manage ideas, voice notes, text, and images. The items in One Note can be shared using Share Point and Windows Live. You can turn your idea into a profitable venture simply by using the Trophy.
Are there plenty of documents that are in your phone? If your answer is yes, you might have a hard time going through each document just to find what you are looking for. The Trophy makes things easier for you because it has a feature known as Outline. This lets you have a quick view of all the MS Office documents that you have. It makes it a lot more convenient to go through. You can find what you need in a short time.
The Trophy also has some apps that give you an easier time keeping track of the things that you have to do. This application is called Lists. It lets you view the things that have to be done for that particular day. After you have gone through the items on the list, you can take them off. With this application, you never again have to worry about forgetting things that you need to do.
Business is not the same sans the stock market. Using your mobile phone, you can keep track of the market using the Stocks application. This lets you determine when you should buy in and when you should sell out.

Google’s Android and monopolizing the cell phone market

2010-11-15T04:28:00.001-08:00

Google’s Android is one of the best in the world and there are many people wondering if it will monopolize the market in the years that will come. This is because Google tend to monopolize every market they step their foot into. Android is a great operating system already and this is why the concern that will have Android phones all over the place in the next years.
Google is and has always been a fan of the open source programs. The large revenues come from the ads placed and not the fees and prices they ask for their services. The Android operating system is in the range of open source too as it is compatible with just about everything. There are literally thousands of applications you can use with an Android phone and this is why many people prefer these cell phones over others.

Computing becomes mobile and this trend will never stop until all the computers will be mobile. Therefore, Google Android phones are maybe the closest phones to a PC. This is thanks to the large number of applications supported by the Android operating system.
The smart move is that Google created the open source system and all the other manufacturers can use it for developing their applications. This way all the desired Google programs will be incorporated in the mobile OS and Google will only have to win. This is because people will prefer cell phones with a lot of available applications for free than cell phones with lesser applications.
There are many people wondering if Google try to step a foot in the hardware market too. It is true that Nexus One is the first cell phone developed by Google and it uses the Android OS. However, it is highly unlikely that they want to monopolize the cell phone market as the Android application is available for a lot of other phones too.
Google is a great business model that should be followed by other software creators in the world. It is based on open source programs and this is why it has a very high success rate in the world.
However, the Android operating system is not destined to bring Google in the mobile phone market. It is simply for entering the mobile computing market. It is a known fact that the latest trend in the world is mobile computing and they want to make sure they are part of this trend too.
When it comes to advertising as well as operating systems, you can say that Google Android is one of the best on the market today. Being present in many types of cell phones, the Google Android is on the verge of becoming the most popular one. There is only one step from being very popular to monopolize the market. Therefore, we can say that Android OS is not far away from monopolizing the mobile phones.

A Detailed Review of the Motorola Droid 2

2010-11-15T04:18:00.000-08:00

When the Motorola DROID was released to the market, it set the bar a notch higher for Android devices, justifying the advanced devices that have been released since then. The Newest addition to the DROID family is the DROID 2, which, even though it doesn’t outsmart the original DROID, the features packed gives it a run for its money for sure.
Hardware
The design of this new device is more or less like the original DROID with slight noticeable changes here and there. It features a plastic chrome trim around its display, it lacks the weird chin that most people complained about on the original DROID, and towards the bottom there it has retained the little lip. At the back it has a soft-touch plastic finish. The 3.7-inch, 854 x 480 display device is crispy and very clear and features 4 touch-sensitive buttons below – the Home, Back, Menu, and Search. The DROID 2 is one of the few solid phones we have around and doesn’t have any wiggling or creaking as is common with standard phones.
Keyboard
While the original DROID had issues with the flat keyboard that featured two blank keys on either side plus the d-pad, the DROID 2 keyboard is one of its kind in that it is domed, has advanced keyboards (the HTC Touch Pro2), and in place of the d-pad there are the directional keys.

Software
This device runs on 2.2. Froyo with the standard Motorola skin seen on the DROID X. Rest assured that this phone was the first one in the market to run the Android 2.2. Hence when you buy it you shouldn’t expect any updates whatsoever for your phone. Apart from additional features that Froyo has introduced to the table, all else is the same as the DROID X in terms of software. There are additional third-party applications in this phone such as the Kindle, Blockbuster, QuickOffice, and NFS Shift.
Considering the abovementioned features and applications, it is politically correct to say that the DROID 2 is the true successor of the original DROID but more advanced seeing as it is the keyboard is more user-friendly and the phone responds very fast thanks to the 1GHz processor. For all Android fans out there that are in search of a physical keyboard on their Verizon Wireless mobile phones, look no further beyond the DROID 2 mobile phone.

iPhone Dev Team Briefs Hack Lovers About iOS 4.2 Stock Update Risks

2010-11-15T04:16:00.001-08:00

While a huge number of iOS users are awaiting the big time iOS 4.2 stock update, the ones using jailbroken and unlocked Apple gadgets will probably have to ignore it as per the notorious iPhone Dev Team. The gang has gone ahead and detailed the risks involved if the jailbroken or the unlocked Apple device users choose to accept the iOS 4.2 OTA.
iPhone Dev Team has specified that all the possessors of the unlocked iPhones should strictly refrain from accepting this update if they wish to use their iPhones without any kind of issues. They seriously do not have an option available and all they can do is avoid this update.
Talking about the jailbroken devices, @comex hacks is working on its exploits to hack iOS 4.2 and beyond and until then, none of the jailbroken devices should accept the stock update.

Tips on getting free Android applications

2010-11-15T04:12:00.000-08:00

There are many operating systems for cell phones today. One of the best in the world is Google’s Android. If you own an Android phone, you have probably seen the great benefits of this operating system. The Android phones are great but you can make them better with free applications. If you want to customize your phone for your needs, using free applications can be a great idea.
There are a lot of free Android applications that can prove to be very helpful many times. For example, you can choose to blog using your cell phone and you can communicate with your relatives from far away.

The everyday tasks can become chores if you do not have someone near you. The convenience of performing your everyday tasks with an Android phone is the best factor that makes these types of phone so popular these days. The great thing is that there are a lot of applications you can download on your Android phone and many of them that can be very helpful are free.
Translation and voice recognition are between the free Android applications you can choose to use. These are not very used applications but there are others too that can be great. Your cell phone will simply become a mini computer in your pocket if you will choose to get the applications you need for helping you become less stressed by everyday chores.
Instant messaging, web browsing or emailing are among the free things you can do with your Android phone. Also, you should know that there thousands of applications you can also use and they come free.
If you are still not ready to get yourself an Android phone, you should know that you have the possibility of running more than one application in the background as well. This way you will reduce the time consumption. You can choose to listen to music while emailing and instant messaging at the same time. This is why the Android phones are PCs in your pocket.
In conclusion, the big variety of free Android applications is great for those who want to have an easier life. Also, the great feature of using many applications at once is a reason to consider an Android phone next time you are on the market for a new phone. You will be able to better communicate, work and have fun with your Android operating system phone and you will also have access to a great number of applications to help you do that.

The Blackberry Bold 9780

2010-11-15T04:08:00.001-08:00

Blackberry is one of the leading mobile phone makers since they have given so many smart phones this past year. Now they have a new product called the Bold-series handset. In the Blackberry Bold 9780 you will find luxury and mobility like never before. This is an update of its predecessor the Bold 9700 which came out the past year but still gets the attention of consumers. Read on to find out what else the company has in store for us.
Each Blackberry phone that is purchased by buyers is made with plenty of advanced and innovative features in order to give them that whole new communication experience. The Bold 9780 is the second phone to have the Blackberry OS 6 after the Torch 9800. The OS in this phone has a Webkit browser to give you that fast 3G connection as well as full-page browsing.

As mentioned earlier, this phone is an update of the Bold 9700 so you can see some big changes with it including the software update to Blackberry OS 6.0. The phone also comes with a 5 mp camera that has an added flash memory of 512MB. Aside from the flash memory, you can also choose to have a storage capacity of 32GB using the expandable memory card feature. This gives you more memory space to store your personal data and multimedia files.
The physical dimensions that this phone has are just about the same as the 9700 which makes it easier to fit into your pocket. It has a durable battery that gives you 6 hours of talk time or 17 days of standby time when you are on 3G. This could be a good upgrade for you if you have an older version.
Since Blackberry mobile phones are the top-of-the-line business devices, they allow you to be more productive since they can give you the latest information about the stock market and other financial data. The Blackberry Bold 9780 can aid you in getting to your destination the fastest way possible especially if you are going to a new country or even to a new state using the GPS navigation feature. There are also other wireless sharing technologies that are found in the newest phones such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, USB, and others. The Internet is really fast which lets you download or upload files in just a few seconds.
There are some online mobile phone stores that give great prices for the Blackberry Bold 9780 especially during Christmas time. Try to find these in order to get really good deals.

Hands-on With HTC EVO 4G

2010-11-07T09:52:00.001-08:00

Sprint officially announcing the HTC EVO 4G, the very first 4G handset.While the EVO will not be available until at least this summer, as the device is in final development stages, we were at least able to get a good up-close and personal.HTC EVO 4G is similar to the HTC HD2 and equipped with 4.3-inch display, WiMAX support and fast processor integrated into a thin body. The HTC EVO 4G is running Android 2.1 and HTC Sense interface.

Jabra HALO Bluetooth Headphone

2010-11-07T09:43:00.001-08:00

Jabra has unveiled the HALO Bluetooth headset, which provides A2DP stereo support. The minimalist headset also has a 3.5mm audio jack for use with devices without Bluetooth transmitters, and noise cancelation managed through a combination of dual microphones and Jabra’s Noise Blackout technology. Other features include a 6 hour battery life, 3oz weight, connection with up to 2 devices and touch sensitive controls for controlling music and calls.
Expect the Jabra HALO to drop this May for $129.99.

Truphone launches low-priced international call service

2010-11-07T09:39:00.001-08:00

Truphone today launched a beta of its mobile internet telephony service, Truphone Anywhere, for BlackBerry smartphones. When an international number is dialled, the Truphone software detects what is happening and takes over automatically. Truphone Anywhere will then make a domestic call to local Truphone server and sends to the server the international number being called. The Truphone server then makes an internet call to that number and connects that long-distance internet call with the domestic call the customer pays only for the call to the local Truphone server.

LG

2010-11-07T09:37:00.001-08:00

LG revealed some phones that will be at CTIA Wireless 2010 tomorrow.The LG LN240 is actually called LG Remarq. The phone is an eco-friendly one and will be sold starting May 9 for free with a 2-yr contract agreement. The LG Remarq features MP3 player, stereo Bluetooth, 1.3MP camera and easy access to Facebook and Photobucket. You can get notified on when the LG Remarq becomes available here

LG GD900 will be released in UK via The Carphone

2010-11-07T09:35:00.001-08:00

LG GD900 Crystal,probably one of the most interesting phone from this year, will be released in the UK via The Carphone Warehouse.Available for free on contracts – details of which have not been revealed – as well as for sale on a pay as you go basis, the LG GD900 Crystal is unique in offering a completely see-through tempered glass keypad.
As well as being transparent, the keypad “transforms” into a laptop style mouse pad for web browsing and navigation.

Verizon Casio EXILIM 5Mpix Clamshell phone

2010-11-07T09:29:00.001-08:00

Verizon officially revealed the Casio EXILIM clamshell mobile phone. The EXILIM features a 2.3-inch swivel LCD display, a 0.7-inch mono display, a 5 Megapixel auto focus camera with 3x optical zoom and image stabilizer. The phone is
water, shock and dust resistant.
The Casio EXILIM has built-in media player and supports Bluetooth. It has also integrated GPS supporting VZ Navigator service. The phone works on CDMA 1X/EV-DO Rev.A 3G network. It supports micorSD card slot.Verizon Casio EXILIM is available for $279 with a 2-year contract and after $50 online discount.

LG Mini GD880 with HTML5 support

2010-11-07T09:25:00.001-08:00

Well, the LG Mini GD880 with HTML5 support will be available later this month.It`s the first phone with the HTML5-compatible Phantom Browser, which is based on Webkit and should offer “a much faster and more stable internet experience.” Also supports Google Latitude, Google Maps, Google Buzz, Google Calendar and Gmail.
The new sleek phone also features a 3.2 inch WVGA touchscreen display, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, social networking integration, LG Air Sync, Bluetooth, 3.5mm headset jack and a 5MP autofocus camera.

Samsung S7220 and S7350 get official

2010-11-07T09:21:00.001-08:00

Two new mobile was revealed at Mobile World Congress, they are Samsung S7220 and S7350.Samsung S7220 know as Eltz have a 2.2-inch AMOLED display, a 5 megapixel camera (with AutoFocus and LED flash), an accelerometer, FM radio tuner, Bluetooth 2.0 and HSDPA 7.2Mbps support.
Samsung S7220 specifications:
Network: HSDPA 7.2 (900/2100MHz), EDGE/GPRS (850/900/1800/1900MHz)
Display: 2.2″ AMOLED QVGA 262K
Camera: 5-megapixel camera with Auto Focus, Power LED
Smile shot / Image motion viewer
Accelerometer (for image Auto rotating and Etiquette pause)
FM Radio with RDS
HTML full browsing
MMS/E-mail
Fake call
Connectivity: Bluetooth v2.1 EDR / USB 2.0
Size: 114 x 46.3 x 11.8 mm
Samsung S7350 specifications:
Network: HSDPA 7.2 (900/2100MHz), EDGE/GPRS (850/900/1800/1900MHz)
Display: 2.6″ WQGVA 16M Color TFT LCD with Auto Pivot
Camera: 5-megapixel camera with Auto Focus and Power LED
Features: Slim clean-back slider
Integrated GPS Navigation / LBS
FM Radio with RDS
Mobile blog
Video Recording (D1(720*480) 30fps)
Connectivity: Bluetooth v2.1 EDR / USB 2.0
Size: 109 x 50.5 x 12.6 mm

E Ink Vizplex Hits Casio and Hitachi Phones

2010-11-07T09:17:00.001-08:00

E Ink announced that Casio Hitachi Mobile Communications in Japan has selected E Ink Vizplex Imaging Film based displays for its newest family of mobile phones. CH-Mobile is planning on several product releases. These are the world’s first clamshell style mobile phones to use E Ink’s electronic paper technology on the outside.
The current model is the Hitachi W61H and it features a 2.7″ screen that scrolls through several animated images when you receive a call, message or when the phone is opened. The Casio G’zOne model will launch soon, though as with the Hitachi, it will only be available in Japan.

Helio Ocean 2 to launch as a Britney Spears tour edition

2010-11-07T09:14:00.001-08:00

Virgin Mobile USA announced today its title sponsorship of the upcoming Britney Spears concert tour. The tour, to be titled “Virgin Mobile Presents the Circus Starring Britney Spears,” features special guests The PussyCat Dolls. The circus-themed tour is due to kick off in New Orleans on March 3, 2009 with a planned 31 dates in the United States. Not many details are out yet, but from what we know of the phone, you get a 2.6-inch QVGA display, optical sensor for touchpad navigation, dual slider design, 2GB internal memory, microSD slot, 2-megapixel camera with video and geotagging, full HTML tabbed browsing, threaded text messages, ad full access to all Helio services like Buddy Beacon and HelioUP.

Altec Lansing reaveled a high-featured Bluetooth headset

2010-11-07T09:08:00.001-08:00

Altec Lansing recently introduced its BackBeat 903/6 Bluetooth headset at the currently ongoing Macworld Expo and will also display them at the CES show later this week.Either headset includes Bluetooth 2.1+EDR support, while the 3.5mm auxiliary jack allows connecting devices that do not have Bluetooth functionality. A2DP, AVRCP, HSP v1.1 and HFPv1.5 stereo audio profiles are also supported. Battery life is rated at 7 hours of talk or music listening time, while the Bluetooth range from the paired device is 33 feet.
The Altec Lansing Backbeat 906 will be available in February, priced at nearly $130 with the iPhone transmitter, while the Backbeat 903 set ships at the same time for $100 as they do not include a transmitter.
Features:
• Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (Enhanced Data Rate)
• Supports A2DP, AVRCP, HSP v1.1 and HFPv1.5 profiles for stereo audio
• Plantronics’ proprietary QuickPair technology automatically locates and establishes connection between the headphones and Bluetooth-enabled mobile phone/MP3 device
• Bluetooth adaptor features 3.5mm AUX jack connection for most non-Bluetooth enabled MP3 devices
• Battery life: up to 7 hours listen/talk and up to 10 days stand-by talk time
• Low-battery indicator included
• Bluetooth connection range up to 33 feet
• Weight: 33 grams

SlingPlayer Mobile For BlackBerry Beta

2010-11-07T09:05:00.001-08:00

Sling launched the beta app SlingPlayer Mobile. The app lets BlackBerries with 3G or Wi-Fi stream the video from a Slingbox at home and lets the user remote control any source that supports input from the streaming hub. The feature is meant to help commuters catch TV shows they might miss but also lets users access on-demand content from devices like the Apple TV or TiVos. The SlingPlayer app officially requires phones as simple as the BlackBerry Pearl 8120 and Pearl Flip 8220 and scales up to very modern BlackBerries like the Bold and the Curve 8900; all of them need at least BlackBerry OS 4.5.

InfoSonics Verykool i270 Touch launched in Latin America

2010-11-07T08:57:00.000-08:00

InfoSonics announced the availability of a new touchscreen handset called Verykool i270 Touch for Latin America .The Verykool i270 Touch is a quad-band GSM/GPRS phone with a 2.4 inch QVGA touchscreen display, 3.5mm headset jack, Bluetooth, Web browser, email, MP3 player, speakerphone and MicroSD card support.Also have an 2mp camera that can be turned into a web cam if you connect the phone to a PC via USB

iPhone Camera Plus Pro App – Review

2010-11-07T08:45:00.000-08:00

Camera Plus Pro is the default Camera app you want to have on your iPhone. Check out the features.Download from: App Store for 2$
Features:

Quick Roll — Your local Photo Library within the app
Point Zoom — Zoom to a particular point with precision
Burst Mode — Capture 3 to 8 shots continuously with one-second time delay
Timed capture — Set up to 10 seconds on the timer
Big Button, Anti-Shake, Gridlines for quality snapping
Flash — Multilevel with an option to reset
Crop — Choose from Square and Circular crops to give a special touch to your photos
Adjust — Mix and match the brightness, saturation, hue, sharpness and contrast
Filters — B/W, Sepia, Invert, Antique, Burn, Nature and Ocean. More to come soon.
Photo Lock — Set password and hide the private photos from prying eyes
Copyright and Date — Options to personalise your photos
Search — Apply Tags for a quick search and easy photo management
Sync — Sync your pictures in the Quick Roll with the Photo Library
Share — Share single or multiple snaps on Facebook and Twitter, or share via Mail

Nokia 5800 Navigation Edition with GPS

2010-11-07T08:40:00.001-08:00

Nokia has announced a new navigation edition of the 5530 XpressMusic phone that offers 3G and navigation capability. The nav feature is good for as long as the phone lives without any additional fees, which is a big plus.
The nav edition also ships with the Nokia car kit and voice prompts for Ovi Maps. The car kit included with the phone features a car charger, car holder, rotating swivel adapter, and an easy mount. The GPS features traffic update, weather forecasts, and 3D landmarks. The handset will hit in Q3 at about $405 in Europe, no word on a U.S. version at this time.

Philips Xenium X650

2010-11-07T08:35:00.000-08:00

Here is the Philips Xenium X650 slider another Xenium phone from Philips.Just like any other Xenium, your Philips X650 will last a month on a stand-by and give you up to 8hrs of talk time.Of the additional functionality of its new items, the company pointed to a built FM-radio with RDS, MP3 player with support for microSD memory cards, as well as support for wireless technology, Bluetooth, a profile including A2DP, which allows to transmit stereo sound.
Full specs of Philips Xenium X650 include:

GSM (900/1800/1900MHz), GPRS, connectivity
2.4” 240X320px 262K color TFT LCD display
3.2 mpx autofocus camera
FM radio
30MB internal memory and microSD card slot
Bluetooth and USB connectivity
Up to 720 hours of standby time.
Up to 8 hours of talk time.
Dimensions : 104.5X52X16.75mm
Weight : 133.9g

Samsung S3500 slider phone

2010-11-07T08:23:00.001-08:00

Samsung launched a new slider phone under its Anycall brand in Asian and European markets,the S3500. The quad-band GSM phone sports a 320×240 resolution screen and a couple of other basic features such as a 2-megapixel camera, built-in FM tuner and digital audio playback capabilities.
Samsung S3500 slider phone features:
* Quad-band GSM/EDGE connectivity (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz)
* QVGA display with 262K colors
* Music player
* FM radio
* 2MP camera
* Bluetooth and USB
* WAP browser, email
* 35MB of internal memory
* MicroSD card support
* 99.9 x 48.0 x 13.9 mm

Sony Ericsson W715 on Vodafone

2010-11-07T08:21:00.000-08:00

Sony Ericsson announces that soon Vodafone customers will be able to use the GPS enabled W715 Walkman phone to make the most of location-based services. The W715 Walkman phone is much more than a music phone. Its metal finish combines with a large screen in an elegant and compact slider for a professional feel.The Vodafone exclusive Sony Ericsson W715 Walkman™ phone will be available in Galactic Black, and Luxury Silver. Country availability will be announced in due course.
Sony Ericsson W715 features:
*Quad band GSM/GPRS/EDGE connectivity (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz)
*Dual band UMTS/HSPA connectivity (900 / 2100 MHz)
*2.4 inch TFT display with 240 x 320 pixels and 262K colors
*Auto rotate
*Wi-Fi and DLNA certified
*Google Maps
*Walkman player
*Shake control
*Award-winning clear audio experience
*Stereo Bluetooth
*FM radio with RDS and TrackID
*Microsoft Exchange
*NetFront browser
*3.2 MP camera with geotagging
*120MB of built-in memory
*MicroSD card support, up to 4GB

Samsung Wave Hits Europe

2010-11-07T08:18:00.000-08:00

Samsung announced the commercial availability of the Samsung Wave (Model: S8500) in European countries, including Germany, France and the UK. Unveiled at Mobile World Congress 2010, the Wave is the first smartphone based on Samsung’s new, open smartphone platform, bada, and is the cornerstone of the company’s commitment to ‘smartphone democratization.’
Here are the specs for the Samsung Wave.
* 1GHz ARM processor
* 3.3-inch OLED Screen
* Samsung Bada with TouchWiz 3.0
* 720p video capable, with DivX support
* 5-mega pixel camera
* 2 or 8GB of internal memory, depending on your SKU
* GSM bands – 850/900/1800/1900 MHZ
* HSPA bands – 900/2100 MHZ
Do you like the Samsung Wave? Are you going to get one?