Best Phones 2012

Badget-priced Smartphone : Sony ST21i Tapioca

2012-02-01T05:38:00.000-08:00

New leaked suggested that Sony has plenty of Android scheduled for release in 2012.These models are Kumquat, Nypon, Pepper, Hayabusa and MintI, expected to come out after Xperia S's launch in March or April.The prices ranging from $335 to $475 or 262 to 372 euros (Source : CNET). In addition, there is also a low-end device, Sony ST21i Tapioca.

Sony ST21i Tapioca is supposedly powered by a single-core 800Mhz processor, 4GB of flash storage,a 3.2-inch display as well as 3.2-megapixel camera.The HTC's planning to scale-back its production of the low-end gear has created a gap to be filled by Sony which is willing to cater to a need for budget-priced smartphone.

Sony Walkman Z to be released in February

2012-01-30T19:08:00.000-08:00

Source:CNET News

Sony walkman Z had been announced during the IFA event in September last year.This phone is aim to compete against Apple's iPod devices.It comprises of a 16GB, 32Gb and 64GB, running on Android's OS, 4.3-inch LCD touchscreen, 1GHz dual-core Nvidia Tegra processor, mini HDMI, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS, FM Radio and so on.

Unfortunately, the basic stuff we expect from iPad Touch competitors such as memory expansion, broad audio and video format support, cameras, and USB charging.

However, it does include a Micro-HDMI output so that you can pushed out your videos to an HDTV with a simple cable.DLNA support with the device allowing you to wirelessly throw your music, photos, and videos to other DLNA-compatible devices in your home.

Sony Walkman Z would be released in Japan,UK and USA on February.Good news for Sony enthusiast in Japan as they would get a special 64GB platinum white version in February 17th with America following behind receiving theirs in March.The 16GB model retails for $280 and 32GB for $330.

Samsung Galaxy S2 HD

2012-01-28T18:14:00.000-08:00

Techradar repoted that Samsung Galaxy S2 HD is already lined up for a US release.However,we're still in doubt about its release in UK as some report suggested that Samsung Galaxy S2 HD will not be arriving on these shores.

The Galaxy S2 HD features nearly identical specs as the original Galaxy S2 including a 1.5 GHz dual core processor, 8MP camera and more, except 4.65 inch HD touch screen.

As Samsung is expected to unveil the Galaxy S3 at Mobile World Congress in February, it would make a lot of sense that the S2 HD would be set to launch before this.Good news for Australian - MobiCity Australia is offering pre-order for unlocked S2 HD at $749.

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HTC Titan II :Windows Phone with amazing camera

2012-01-27T00:05:00.000-08:00

Picture taken from engadget.com

AT&T is going to offer the 4G equipped Windows Phone, HTC Titan II, on March 18 at $199 as reported by PC World.I'm really interested with the Titan 2's 16-megapixel camera.It has a F2.6 aperture,which is ideal for shooting in low light environments.However, we're a little bit surprise because the camcorder can only shoot up to 720p resolution video.We're expecting more from this camera.

The Titan 2 comes with a larger 4.7-inch touch screen and runs on a 1.5-gigahertz chip as well as 16-gigabytes of storage.It looks much like the original Titan but it is thicker because of the LTE chip.Battery is no longer an issue as opposed to other LTE phones (especially high-specs-camera-phones)due to larger battery than previous version,1730 mAH.

We're expecting that it was really hard for the Titan 2 to stand against its competitors -Nokia Lumia 900,which has more to offer at lower price.

Samsung Galaxy S3

2012-01-25T22:07:00.000-08:00

Samsung Galaxy S3 is expected to hit the market this April after its announcement at Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona in February as revealed by one the most popular industry insider, Eldar Murtazin.He also mentioned Samsung Galaxy 3 specs in his series of tweets.Samsung Galaxy S3 claim to be equipped with the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and the device will feature and HD screen.

Rumors from many sources claim that Samsung will introduce a new camera for the Galaxy S3, a 12-megapixel back facing camera to put it in par with Xperia S's camera.

Latest news from The Verge suggested that Samsung Galaxy S3 delayed beyond MWC.Samsung had also released the Samsung galaxy S3 Facebook page http://www.facebook.com/SamsungGalaxyS3OfficalFanPage?sk=app_4949752878 .

iPhone 4GS or iPhone 5

2012-01-24T00:33:00.000-08:00

Picture taken from Apple.pro,source of previous Apple product leaks and rumors

According to Chris Smith in nexus404.com, iPhone 4GS is the name that makes plenty of sense.Kent German in reviews.cnet.com claim that they were pretty certain the iPhone 5 will roll out of Apple's gate.It is expected that the new iPhones would come out with larger screen as a Japanese blog claim that Hitachi Displays and Sony Mobile Display Corpration have begun to ship the displays for the new iOS device (see video).

The upcoming phone is also expected to have the Apple's latest and greatest A5 processor chip, iCloud service,higher resolution camera and a 4-inch screen size.Number of blogs suggested the new iPhones will be launched in March.

Stay close via Facebook or the feed in watching the rumor mill churn until we get the real thing.

Sources :

www.telegraph.co.uk
www.thetechlabs.com
reviews.cnet.com

HTC Sensation XL

2012-01-21T17:19:00.000-08:00

Display.4.7 inch touch screen as compared to Sensation's 4.3 inches screen.However,the resolution is actually lower.

Camera.8 MP camera with BSI sensor (for better low light captures),720p HD recording and 1.3 MP front camera.

Memory.768 MB internal memory with no expandable slot and also 16 GB fixed storage.

Processor.1.5 Ghz.

Battery.A 1600mAh battery keeps the Sensation XL going for a day and a half between charges during normal usage.However,you'll have to plug the Sensation XL into a USB charger after six to seven hours of 720p HD recording.

Software.Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread.

Strength.Enhanced audio by the Beats Sound Profile which pumps the decibels and emphasizes the bass and high trebles.

Price.$1099 (handset only)

There's a micoUSB port for charging and syncing, along with GPS, a digital compass and gyroscope.

Sources :

www.engadget.com

www.nzherald.co.nz

www.phonearena.com

www.techradar.com

Samsung Exhilarate

2012-01-21T08:50:00.000-08:00

A "Green Phone" constructed from 80 percent recycled post-consumer materials and is certified Platinum by UL Environment-a group of folks that determine how "green" a certain product is.

Status.Coming up soon.

Display.Super AMOLED, 4 inches.

OS.Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

Other specs have not been revealed yet.

Sources:

www.phonearena.com

www.slashgear.com

www.theverge.com

www.gsmarena.com

Nokia Lumia 900

2012-01-20T02:45:00.000-08:00

Display.4.3 inch AMOLED ClearBlack display.

Cameras.8MP rear camera with Carl Zeiss optics (F2.2 aperture) capable of shooting in 720p.1 MP front facing camera brings video calling to Windows Phone.

Processor.1.4 GHz Scorpion.

Battery.A 1830 mAh battery.

Status.Nokia Lumia 900 is expected to release in June.

Additional Features.Nokia Music can search local gigs in seconds and includes Nokia Mix Radio. Good news for game lovers as this phone can be linked to Xbox Live™.You can also edit and create everything from Word to Excel documents.

Price.No announcement has been made.

Sources :

www.gsmarena.com

www.gadgetreview.com

www.zdnet.com

techcrunch.com

Motorola Razr Maxx

2012-01-19T23:05:00.000-08:00

Motorola Razr Maxx is the follow up to the Droid Razr Android based smartphone.This is the upgrade version for business and power users but not a replacement for the Droid Razr. Razr Maxx will be available in January 26th.

Specs

Motorola Razr Maxx resembles the same specifications as that in Droid Razr except that the Droid Razr Maxx comes with more powerful battery which promising longer talk time (21+ hours of solid use).This upgrade possibly due to poor battery life of the earlier version when working in 4G networks. The bigger battery adds about 2mm of thickness to the original Droid Razr.Razr Maxx will also come with 32GB of storage rather than 16GB.

Price.

The price for Droid Razr Maxx is $300 on two years contract (USA).Droid Razr is getting a $100 price cut with the impending launch of Droid Razr Maxx.However, the 16GB SD card is no longer part of the deal.

Upadate: Motorola Droid Razr Maxx now available on Verizon, $299.99 on contract or $649 without.

Sources :

http://www.slashgear.com
http://www.geek.com

Sony Xperia S

2012-01-19T19:10:00.000-08:00

Availability.Not available yet.According to www.itproportal.com,Sony Xperia S will be launched by the end of January and not in March as reported ealier.

Display.Measuring 4.3 inches on the diagonal,720p resolution screen.

Design.In term of shape, it looks ordinary.However, you will notice a transparent stripe along the bottom at glance.It does make Sony Xperia S look unique.

Camera.12 MP camera nested in the back.This camera have the ability to take just 1.5 seconds to shoot from standby mode.Sony Xperia S's camera capability is the most prominent,perhaps.

Processor.1.5 Ghz dual-core processor.

Software.Android 2.3 Gingerbread,planned upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Price.Starting from £449.99.

Update : Xperia S will be able to use the Russian based satellite navigation system GLONASS in addition to the US-based GPS.

Sources :

www.gsmarena.com

reviews.cnet.uk

www.itproportal.com

Samsung Galaxy S2

2012-01-19T08:04:00.000-08:00

Camera.Rear-facing 8MP camera, 1080p HD video.Plenty of manual controls as in digital cameras such as adjustable ISO from 100-800 etc.

Display.Big display with Super AMOLED Plus which gives better resolution than the Samsung Galaxy S.

Wireless Connection.Wireless connection with PC which eliminates the need for USB cable.

Battery.The Samsung Galaxy S2 can last for 2 full days with average usage.

Hardware.The Samsung Galaxy S2 has a 1.2 GHz Dual-core Exynos processor, which gives faster speed than the iPhone 4S's A5 Chip.

Price.The price is comparable to iPhone 4S which available at $199, $299 and $399 with two year contract for 16GB, 32GB and 64GB models respectively.

Sources:
http://www.apple.com/
http://reviews.cnet.com/
http://www.techradar.com
http://www.engadget.com

iPhone 4S

2012-01-17T21:41:00.001-08:00

Features

Voice recognition. Apple has developed a voice recognition system called Siri where you can use your voice to instruct the phones to do things like send message, place phone calls, set reminders, check weather and more.Other interesting feature is iPhone 4S can convert you voice into text. Furthermore, it can also works with third-party apps such as Facebook, Tweeter etc.

Dual-core A5 chip. I think there is no need to explain further about the two cores processors but what I can highlight here is the A5 chip is so power-efficient.iPhone 4S has outstanding battery life which enable the phone to provide 8 hours of talk time over 3G, 14 hours over 2G,6 hours of browsing over 3G, 9 hours via wi-Fi, 10 hours of video playback, and 40 hours of music playback.Interesting, isn't it?

Camera.The most impressive features about the iPhone 4S's 8-megapixels camera is a backside-illuminated CMOS sensor that allows 73 percent more light than the previous sensor and should deliver better-low light performance.

Connectivity.iPhone 4S support both GSM and CDMA meaning that you used it even in overseas.For GSM customers,iPhone 4S capable of providing download speeds of 14.4 Mbps down and 5.8 Mbps up.

Design.Nearly identical to iPhone 4 except the antennae.

Price

Country	iPhone 4S 16GB	iPhone 4S 32GB	iPhone 4S 64GB
Australia	A$ 799.00	A$ 899.00	A$ 999.00
Canada	$649.00	$749.00	$849.00
Hong Kong	HK$ 5,088	HK$ 5,888	HK$ 6,688
Ireland	€609.00	€711.00	€812.00
Malaysia	RM 2,199.00	RM 2,499.00	RM 2,799.00
New Zealand	NZ$ 1,049.00	NZ$ 1,199.00	NZ$ 1,349.00
Singapore	S$ 948.00	S$ 1,088.00	S$ 1,238.00
Thailand	฿ 20,900.00	฿ 24,900.00	฿ 28,900.00
United Kingdom	£499.00	£599.00	£699.00
United States	$199	$299	$399

Sources:
http://www.apple.com/
http://reviews.cnet.com/
http://www.techradar.com
http://www.engadget.com