Posted: 26 Feb 2012 04:48 PM PST  Fresh off of the announcement by HTC regarding their new One Series devices at MWC, Clove has taken to the web to announce that the phones are now available for pre-order up on their web site. What’s also cool is that we finally get to see the retail branding we told you about over a week ago. With this announcement Clove has also given us an insight into when you can purchase these devices. The pricing is as follows: HTC One X - Due Thursday 5th April: £410 ($651 roughly, £492 inc.VAT) HTC One S - Due Thursday 5th April: £375 ($595 roughly, £450 inc.VAT) HTC One V – Due Thursday 26th April £220 ($350 roughly, £264 inc. VAT) So if you are one of those folks in the UK with an upgrade or contract renewal coming up then I suggest getting one of these puppies pre-ordered. You can do that by hitting the source below. You can add Clove to the growing list of retailers that will sell these devices that also includes both AT&T and T-Mobile. Hit the break below to check out the branding images for each of the devices. As always, keep it locked here for all your MWC 2012 news. It’s shaping up to be a great show. Stay tuned!!!!    via: Twitter Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 03:10 PM PST  Popular gallery app QuickPic has received a pretty big update today, offering users some new and improved feature additions. The most noticeable, of course, being the revamped user interface to reflect Android design guidelines set forth at the release of Ice Cream Sandwich. It’s not only a visual upgrade, however, as the UI works more fluidly and seamlessly than ever before. Here’s the list of what’s new in the update to v2.0:
 Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 03:03 PM PST  After RIM pushed out their 2.0 update for the Playbook, Android apps were suddenly available on the platform through their Android Player. The company is even giving out free Playbooks to Android developers who port their apps over. Playbook users, once upgraded to 2.0, started downloading the Android-based Dolphin HD Browser from Blackberry App World as a better replacement to the stock browser. Interestingly, though, the makers of the Dolphin browser, MoboTap, did not authorize their browser to be added to RIM’s app marketplace. So how did it get there? Apparently it was submitted by white label store Handster, now owned by Opera. Handster has already stated they would help app developers get their apps into Blackberry App World, but it’s interesting that they would do so without contacting the developers. A MoboTap spokesperson stated ”We do not condone Handster submitting our Dolphin Browser app to BlackBerry’s App World for us and are currently working to take it down and assure Handster will not submit our app for us again. We will assess developing for BlackBerry when the time is right.” Dolphin has already been removed from Blackberry’s App World, but is Handster still pushing other apps without contacting the devs? Let’s hope this was a one-time gaff. source: engadget Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 02:11 PM PST  The HTC One S has 1 GB of RAM, a 4.3-inch display, 16 GB of internal storage, Android 4.0 (with HTC Sense) and the same 8 MP rear camera and 1.3 MP front camera that the HTC One X has. The U.S. version also gets a slight bump to a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor and is slated for a Spring release. Full press release after the break. T-Mobile Brings HTC One S to the U.S.source: businesswire Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 02:07 PM PST  AT&T has not yet given word on pricing or when we can expect to see the cutting edge device Stateside. We’d bet that AT&T will provide full details sooner than later and see the phone arrive in stores faster than we think. Hit the break for the full presser from Ma Bell. DALLAS and BELLEVUE, Wash., Feb. 26, 2012 /PRNewswire via COMTEX/ — Key Facts Available exclusively from AT&T* in the coming months, the HTC One(TM) X will be the first new smartphone from AT&T to feature the latest version of the Android operating system (4.0) paired with the power of AT&T’s 4G LTE network. HTC One X will be one of the first phones in the U.S. to feature HTC Sense(TM)4, the new version of HTC’s branded user experience that introduces ImageSense, a suite of camera and imaging features with improvements to every part of the camera. HTC One X will also be AT&T’s first smartphone with Beats By Dr. Dre(TM) Audio built-in to the hardware and software. Beats Audio on the HTC One X is enabled across the entire multimedia audio experience including apps, offering richer, more authentic sound on music, games, videos and movies. AT&T stores will soon carry Beats By Dr. Dre accessories for the first time. For more information, visit http://www.att.com/aboutus . AT&T customers will immediately recognize HTC One X as the latest in smartphone superiority. The combination of 4G LTE, the nation’s largest 4G network and an unsurpassed user experience in audio and imaging, HTC’s leading design and plenty of power under the hood, will make this superphone a hit with customers of all types. Customers interested in learning more can visit http://www.att.com/htconex . HD Entertainment Customers who enjoy watching TV shows or movies on their smartphone will be amazed by the 4.7-inch 720p HD screen on the HTC One X which provides sharp screen images that appear detailed and visible from every angle – even angled up to 80 degrees – or connect the device to any TV using HTC’s wireless HDMI Media Link HD adapter** to enjoy content on a larger screen. The laminated cover glass and touch layer eliminates light reflection for superior sharpness and clarity, and is protected with Corning® Gorilla® Glass. HTC One X also features a beautifully crafted polycarbonate unibody design that showcases its clean lines and seamless construction. Authentic Sound HTC One X is the first device from AT&T with Beats Audio integration built into the hardware and software, offering rich, full sounds with professional-grade sound engineering to play the music how the artist intended. Beats Audio By Dr. Dre provides a distortion-free sound at higher volume and rich bass at all levels for video, gaming and music. HTC One X is custom tuned for the best audio performance when used with Beats By Dr. Dre accessories**. With built-in software on the HTC One X, customers can connect it to a computer and HTC’s Sync Manager software that automatically installs to your computer and once connected, makes it easy to transfer songs, artists and playlists from a music library. The new HTC Music Hub is also customizable to include customers’ favorite streaming radio services and music apps, making them easily accessible all in one location. Additionally, an enhanced audio experience will soon be available to HTC Vivid(TM) customers in the coming weeks. Sound engineers at Beats Dr. Dre and software engineers at HTC have teamed up to bring an improved audio experience to the HTC Vivid through an upcoming software update that will provide Android 4.0, an updated HTC Sense experience and Beats By Dr. Dre audio profiles. AT&T will begin carrying exclusive Beats By Dr. Dre accessories this spring. Amazing Camera With ImageSense, HTC One X’s 8MP HD camera rivals traditional digital cameras with improvements to every part of the camera including the lens, sensor and software, while integrating the new HTC ImageChip. The combination reduces noise, removes color bias and enhances picture quality in photos and videos. More than just megapixels, its best-in-class f-2.0 lens with a backside illuminated sensor takes amazing pictures in low light and its quick launch feature makes sure you never miss an important moment. It takes less than one second to launch the camera from the lock screen and the camera’s autofocus locks in on your subject in under a second, to take nearly unlimited continuous shots simply by holding the shutter button. To ensure the best shot is captured, HTC ImageSense also introduces autoburst which will automatically take a burst of shots if the subject moves while you press the shutter button. For those torn between whether a moment would be better captured via video or in photos, HTC One X includes Video Pic so you never have to choose again – the device can capture pictures while recording video in HD and has the ability to capture a still image from previously recorded video. A high dynamic range (HDR) feature presents more contrast in captured photos and enables the camera to capture multiple photos from one instance, each with a different exposure level, layering the images together to create a single photo that combines the best parts of each for a more accurate range of light across the image. The 1080p HD video camera automatically removes jitters and lets you lock the focus on a moving object. Slow motion video recording is also possible at a maximum of 108 frames per second. The HTC One X smartphone’s next-generation 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon(TM) S4 dual-core processor allows customers to run heavy duty tasks such as creating and editing homemade videos smoothly without any lag, while the 1,800 mAh embedded battery offers hours of uninterrupted entertainment time. HTC Sense 4 HTC One X will be one of the first devices in the U.S. with the simple and intuitive HTC Sense 4 user experience. It helps make the Beats Audio experience possible while listening to any audio component and features camera enhancements including a quick launch feature for the camera on the HTC One X – dramatically cutting down the time needed to move from the lock screen to snapping a picture. Quotes “Of course HTC One X is an outstanding device with the hottest specs,” said David Christopher, chief marketing officer, AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets. “This device takes the power of those parts and creates a customer experience like no other, bringing superior hardware and sights and sounds to life.” “HTC One X is a true showcase for HTC’s heritage of innovation providing our fastest camera, our best images even in the worst conditions and the ability to take video and photos at the same time,” said Jason Mackenzie, president, global sales and marketing, HTC Corporation. “I’m proud to bring these remarkable new experiences to AT&T customers with the HTC One X.” Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. 4G speeds delivered by LTE, or HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul, where available. Deployment ongoing. Compatible device and data plan required. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Learn more at att.com/network. *AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc. **Accessories sold separately. Smartphones require a new 2-yr wireless agreement with voice (min $39.99/mo) and min monthly data plan ($20/mo). Subject to Wireless Customer Agrmt. Credit approval req’d. Activ fee $36/line. Geographic, usage and other terms, conditions and restrictions apply, and may result in svc termination. Coverage and svcs not avail everywhere. Taxes and other charges apply. Data (att.com/dataplans): If usage exceeds your monthly data allowance, you will automatically be charged overage for additional data provided. Early Termination Fee (att.com/equipmentETF): After 30 days, ETF up to $325. Restocking fee up to $35. Other Monthly Charges/line may include a Regulatory Cost Recovery Charge (up to $1.25), a gross receipts surcharge, federal and state universal svc charges, fees and charges for other gov’t assessments. These are not taxes or gov’t req’d charges. Visit a store or att.com/wireless to learn more about wireless devices and services from AT&T. Find More Information About AT&TAT&T Inc. T -0.20% is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T รข”eDIRECTV brands. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising. Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com . This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss . Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT. About HTCFounded in 1997, HTC Corporation (HTC) is the creator of many award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences for consumers around the globe. HTC’s portfolio includes smartphones and tablets powered by HTC Sense(TM), a multilayered graphical user interface that vastly improves user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (twse:2498). For more information, please visit www.htc.com . © 2012 AT&T Intellectual Property. All rights reserved. Mobile broadband not available in all areas. AT&T, the AT&T logo and all other marks contained herein are trademarks of AT&T Intellectual Property and/or AT&T affiliated companies. All other marks contained herein are the property of their respective owners. Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 02:05 PM PST  Well we’ve been inundating you with article after article about the HTC One X, One S, and One V. Originally the One X and One S came to us as the HTC Edge and Ville back in the day but they got rebranded. Well MWC is upon us and with it finally an official announcement from HTC regarding these new devices.The One Series as they are being dubbed will feature Ice Cream Sandwich with HTC’s Sense 4.0. This new version of Sense brings with it a newly branded user experience that introduces HTC ImageSense (TM). It’s a new suite of camera and imaging features that will set the HTC One apart from other devices. It will also include broad enhancements to audio quality (read Beats Audio) that also simplifies how people listen to music on their devices. Each of the devices will rock the following: The One X will feature a beautifully crafted polycarbonate unibody. It will have the ruggedness of metal but is lightweight and has a high gloss ‘piano’ finish with a matte back. It will come with a Tegra 3 1.5GHz Super 4-PLUS-1 quad-core processor. It will come with a 4.7-inch, 720p HD screen of curved Gorilla Glass. It will also be on select 4G LTE markets with a LTE-enabled Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1.5GHz dual-core CPUs. The One S is designed for those who want the high-end experience but in a smaller size. It’s powered by the Snapdragon S4 1.5GHz dual-core processor. It will feature the same unibody styling as the One X but at a thin 7.9-mm design. It will feature a 4.3-inch Gorilla Glass screen. The design has a ultra-matte black Ceramic Metal surface from a microarc oxidation (MAO) originally developed for use in satellites. This gives the unibody a super-dense crystalline structure that is four times harder than anodized aluminum which affords the phone the same look over time. The other finish includes a new patented process that creates a light-to-dark gradient fade that “looks gorgeous and sophisticated.” HTC One V:The One V utilizes the classic, award-winning design of the HTC Legend. It will offer a 3.7-inch display, a 1.0 GHZ (probably dual-core), 1GB of RAM, and a 5MP rear camera. It will also offer a premium experience with an amazing camera and authentic sound. It will have an iconic aluminum unibody. HTC ImageSense: The HTC One Series will take traditional digital cameras a step further with improvements to the lends, sensor, and software. It will also integrate a new custom HTC ImageChip. The enhancements will come together to deliver fast image captures that also boast the best image quality under adverse conditions. This is done all through a easy to use interface that enables a quick access to capturing stills and videos with side-by-side capture buttons. This camera experience will have the following.
The One Series of phones will have Dropbox integration in Sense with 25GB of free Dropbox storage for two years. You will also be able to share all sorts of media with your family, friends or colleagues thanks to HTC’s wireless Media Link HD* accessory through a TV’s HDMI port. They will all come with Beats Audio onboard as well. They will begin shipping in April with broad global availability through more than 140 mobile operators and distributors. You can hit the press release below to get the full details and you can pre-register for more information on the HTC One Series at htc.com. Stick around for more news, annoucements, and releases as MWC 2012 continues. Stay tuned! Press Release: “The best moments in life are captured with a photo or remembered by a song, so it was key for the HTC One series to improve these emotional experiences with an amazing camera and authentic sound experience,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “We are very focused on creating a camera and audio experience customers will love and use often and we believe the HTC One series delivers this in a way never seen on a phone before.” With HTC’s most premium experience, the HTC One series integrates Android 4.0 (ICS) with HTC Sense(TM) 4, the new version of HTC’s branded user experience that is introducing HTC ImageSense(TM), a new suite of camera and imaging features that set HTC One apart from other phones. HTC Sense 4 also includes broad enhancements to audio quality and simplifies how people listen to music on their phone. Amazing Camera With ImageSense HTC One rivals traditional digital cameras with improvements to every part of the camera, including the lens, the sensor, the software, and even integrating a new custom HTC ImageChip. These enhancements combine to deliver our fastest image capture, best image quality under adverse conditions and easiest interface that enables quick access to capturing stills and videos with side-by-side photo and video capture buttons. Superfast Capture – HTC One dramatically reduces the time it takes to capture those key moments. In just 0.7 seconds you’re able to take a shot, and with a new superfast 0.2-seconds autofocus, continue to take nearly unlimited continuous shots simply by holding the shutter button. Good photos in adverse conditions – HTC One delivers dramatic enhancements in image capture quality even in adverse conditions such as low light, no light or with bright backlighting. The f/2.0 lens on the HTC One X and HTC One S offers best-in-class performance, capturing 40 percent more light than the f/2.4 lenses available on other high-end phones. HTC One also includes HDR, a market-leading technology, for taking great photos even when there are varying levels of brightness. Video Pic (Concurrent Video/Still Capture) – With Video Pic you capture a photo and shoot video at the same time. Now, while you’re shooting HD video, all you have to do is tap the shutter button and it snaps a high-resolution still photo while the video continues to shoot. You are also able to capture a photo frame from a previously recorded video. Dropbox integrated with HTC Sense – HTC One gives you an easy way to save and share your photos and videos. HTC has integrated Dropbox into HTC Sense 4 enabling HTC One customers to get 25 gigabytes of free Dropbox space for two years. That’s enough to keep more than 10,000 high-quality photos. Dropbox is also integrated throughout HTC Sense 4, so it’s easy to edit, save and share your documents and other kinds of files. Sharing your photos and more – HTC One gives you a new way to share your photos and videos. When you plug in HTC’s wireless Media Link HD* accessory into your TV’s HDMI port, you can easily share your photos, videos, or anything else on your phone with your friends, family or colleagues regardless of the television’s brand as long as it has HDMI. Authentic Sound With HTC One, Beats By Dr. DreAudio(TM) integration is enabled for the first time across the entire experience for richer, more authentic sound whether you’re listening to your favorite music, watching a YouTube(TM) video or playing a game. HTC One also makes it easy to get and listen to your music on your phone with the built-in HTC Sync Manager software that automatically installs to your computer when connected. Once connected, it is easy to transfer songs, artists and playlists from your music library. Of course, people today no longer just listen to the songs stored on their phones; they use streaming services and tune into Internet radio. So HTC One lets you customize the new Music Hub with your favorite services and music applications, like the latest Soundhound technology, giving you one place to go for all of your music. HTC One lets you take all of your music anywhere, including the car. With HTC One, you get an easy way to bring your mobile music to your car’s sound system with the HTC Car Stereo Clip*. It also lets you connect to your music through more than 50 thousand online radio stations worldwide or play music from any service or app on your phone through your car speakers. All this makes HTC One the one place to enjoy all your music, wherever you are, with the power of Beats By Dr. DreAudio and HTC Car. HTC One X The HTC One X features a beautifully crafted polycarbonate unibody that has the ruggedness of metal but is super lightweight. With seamless construction, the unibody combines a unique high gloss ‘piano’ finish and a matte back. HTC One is blazing fast with the new NVIDIA® Tegra 3 Mobile Processor for clear graphics, faster applications and longer battery life. It includes a 1.5GHz Super 4-PLUS-1(TM) quad-core with an integrated fifth Battery Saver Core and a high-performance 12-Core NVIDIA® GPU. The HTC One also has an amazing 4.7-inch, 720p HD screen crafted from contoured Corning(TM) Gorilla Glass. HTC One X will also be available in select 4G LTE markets with a LTE-enabled Qualcomm Snapdragon S4(TM) processor with up to 1.5GHz dual-core CPU’s. HTC One S The HTC One S is for people who want a high-end smartphone in a more compact size. It is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor with up to 1.5GHz dual-core CPU’s. It also includes a 4.3-inch screen crafted from contoured Corning(TM) Gorilla Glass. HTC One S brings HTC’s innovative metal unibody styling to a new thin 7.9-mm design, making it HTC’s thinnest phone yet. The HTC One S sports two new finishes that break new ground in mobile phone innovation. The first is an ultra-matte black Ceramic Metal surface that is the result of a microarc oxidation (MAO) process originally developed for use in satellites. It transforms the surface of the aluminum unibody into a ceramic, super-dense crystalline structure that is four times harder than anodized aluminum, enabling the HTC One S to look great over time. The second finish for the One S takes anodizing to a new level with a new patented process that creates a light-to-dark gradient fade that looks gorgeous and sophisticated. HTC One V Utilizing the classic, award-winning design of the HTC Legend, the HTC One V brings top-end design to a smartphone with broad appeal and a premium experience that delivers an amazing camera and authentic sound. It features a simple, iconic aluminum unibody design that exudes craftsmanship and quality. Global Availability With unprecedented excitement, the HTC One series will begin shipping in April with broad global availability available beginning in April through more than 140 mobile operators and distributors globally. For more information and to pre-register for HTC One visit www.htc.com . HTC One Series Europe, Middle East and Africa – A1 Austria, BH Telecom Bosnia & Herzegovina, Bite Lithuania, Bouygues Telecom France, Cellcom Israel, Cosmote Greece, Cosmote Romania & Global Bulgaria, Cyta Cyprus, E-Plus Germany, Elisa Estonia, Elisa Finland, EMT Estonia, Euroset Russia, Everything Everywhere UK, H3G Austria, H3G Denmark, H3G Ireland, H3G Sweden, H3G UK, KPN Netherlands, Turkcell Turkey, LMT Latvia, M-Tel Bulgaria, Meteor Ireland, Mirs Israel, Mobilezone Switzerland, Avea Turkey, MTN Cyprus, Netcom Norway, O2 Germany, O2 Ireland, O2 UK, Omnitel Lithuania, Orange Austria, Orange France, Orange Israel, Orange Poland, Orange Romania, Orange Slovakia, Orange Switzerland, Pelephone Israel, Play Poland, MTS Russia, SFR France, SiMobil Slovenia, Sunrise Switzerland, Svyaznoy Russia, Swisscom Switzerland, T-Mobile Austria, T-Mobile Croatia, T-Mobile Czech Republic, T-Mobile Germany, T-Mobile Hungary, T-Mobile Macedonia, T-Mobile Netherlands, T-Mobile Slovakia, TDC Denmark, Tele2 Estonia, Tele2 Latvia, Tele2 Lithuania, Telefonica Czech Republic, Telekom Slovenia, Telenor Denmark, Telenor Hungary, Telenor Montenegro, Telenor Norway, Telenor Serbia, Telenor Sweden, Telia Denmark, Telia Sweden, TIM Italy, Tusmobil Slovenia, Vipnet Croatia, VIP Mobile Serbia, VIP Operator Macedonia, Virgin UK, Vodafone Czech Republic, Vodafone Germany, Vodafone Greece, Vodafone Hungary, Vodafone Ireland, Vodafone Italy, Vodafone Netherlands, Vodafone Romania, Vodafone Turkey, Vodafone UK, Wind Greece North America: AT&T, Bell Mobility, Best Buy, C-Spire, Cellcom, Fido, Metro PCS, Bluegrass, OpenMobile, RadioShack, Rogers Communications, T-Mobile USA, Target, TELUS, U.S. Cellular, Virgin Mobile, Virgin Mobile Canada Latin America: Cellcom, Claro Argentina (America Movil), Claro Peru (America Movil), Claro Puerto Rico (America Movil), Entel Chile, Iusacell Mexico, Movistar Chile (Telefonica), nTelos, Telcel Mexico (America Movil), Telecom Personal Argentina, Telefonica Brazil, Asia-Pacific: AIS, Bharti Airtel, China Mobile (TD-SCDMA), ChungHwa Telecom, 3HK, CSL, DiGi, DTAC, Fareastone, Globe Telecom, Indosat, M1, Mobifone, Maxis, Optus, SingTel, Smart, Smartone, StarHub, Taiwan Mobile, Telkomsel, Telstra, Viettel, Vinaphone, Vivo, Vodafone Australia, Vodafone New Zealand, XL Axiata, TRUE About HTC Founded in 1997, HTC Corporation (HTC) is the creator of many award-winning mobile devices and industry firsts. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC pushes the boundaries of design and technology to create innovative and personal experiences for consumers around the globe. HTC’s portfolio includes smartphones and tablets powered by HTC Sense(TM), a multilayered graphical user interface that vastly improves user experience. HTC is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange (twse:2498). For more information, please visit www.htc.com . *HTC Media Link HD and HTC Car Stereo Clip are sold separately. SOURCE HTC Copyright (C) 2012 PR Newswire. All rights reserved Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 01:31 PM PST  We recently brought you news of ViewSonic’s dual-SIM, ICS-packing ViewPhone 4s and 4e phones, and now a hands-on video by TheGadgetprince has surfaced to give us a better view of these devices direct from Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Check it out after the break. Click here to view the embedded video. The specs are as follows: ViewPhone 4e
ViewPhone 4s
The description by TheGadgetprince mentions that “the 326ppi 3.5-inch IPS display is beautiful, very beautiful,” and that “the interaction with the Android 4.0 OS was really fast and perfectly smooth with the standout being the ViewScene 3D launcher interface“. Sounds like ViewSonic may have some interesting, albeit not super-high spec’d, devices coming.Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 12:31 PM PST  We just heard about LG’s announcement of the “L-trio” recently, but now that MWC is here, it’s time to see more details of the three newest additions to the Optimus line: the Optimus L3, Optimus L5 and Optimus L7. Let’s start with the Optimus L3. It’s an entry-level smartphone featuring a 3.2-inch screen, 800MHz processor, 3MP camera, 1500mAh battery and Gingerbread 2.3. The next in line is the Optimus L5. It’s a mid-level phone featuring a 4-inch screen with a “floating mass display”, 5MP camera, NFC capabilities and oh— Android 4.0 pre-installed. The final part of the trio is the crown jewel: the Optimus L7. This is a premium phone featuring a 1GHz processor, 4.3-inch screen with a “floating mass display”, 5MP camera with LED flash and Android 4.0 as well. The trio are expected to go on sale in Europe at some point during the first half of 2012, but no word on if/when it will be released here in the States. There’s also no word on the pricing as well, but considering the specs aren’t exactly breathtaking, we’d expect each device to be reasonably priced so it doesn’t hurt your wallet and pocketbooks too much.    Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 12:09 PM PST  Xperia P Click here to view the embedded video. Hit the break for the Xperia U Xperia U Click here to view the embedded video. Visit TalkAndroid for Android news, Android guides, and much more!  | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 12:07 PM PST  Both devices will come feature-packed as well. One noteworthy feature is a superior display featuring Reality Display. The Reality Display (powered by Mobile BRAVIAR technology) will not only allow for “razor-sharp clarity” on the screens, but you will find the technology is capable of achieving feats such as fast capture to take the camera from sleep to snap in a little over a second with a single key press. Here’s a quick rundown of the P and U’s specs: Xperia P
Xperia U
 Sony Mobile Communications introduces Xperia P and Xperia U – smartphones for connected entertainment experiences* Reuters is not responsible for the content in this press release. Sun Feb 26, 2012 1:31pm EST
Xperia NXT series – a connected entertainment experience Incorporating the best of Sony technology and premium entertainment, the Xperia NXT series is a cornerstone of Sony’s connected experience. With easy connectivity, consumers can enjoy and share content on whichever screen best suits them, whether it’s their smartphone, TV, laptop or tablet. With the next generation of smartphone design from Sony, the Xperia NXT series has a look that is instantly recognisable. These smartphones have intriguing design features including the “transparent element”, a band that encircles the base of the phone and also integrates invisible antenna components. The transparent element illuminates when receiving calls, texts and notifications. The new User Interface (UI) follows the same design principles and enhances the Android(TM) experience – offering rich applications and content with a simple and clean look. A new album, video player and music player will deliver compelling entertainment experiences and the new UI design also allows consumers to access their favourite application direct from the lock-screen. Xperia P and Xperia U boast Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIAR Engine for razor-sharp clarity, along with fast capture to take the camera from sleep to snap in a little over a second with a single key press. Both smartphones come with powerful 1 GHz dual-core processors for super fast performance. As with Xperia S, Xperia P and Xperia U connect consumers to premium entertainment experiences with access to the Sony Entertainment Network*. Out of the box, consumers can watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters on Video Unlimited or listen to millions and millions of songs** through Music Unlimited. Xperia P – ultra-bright viewing experience With a full aluminium unibody design, Xperia P debuts WhiteMagic(TM) display technology from Sony for the first time on a smartphone. WhiteMagic technology delivers the brightest viewing experience; whether at the beach or on the ski slopes. Smart power efficiency automatically adjusts the brightness of the screen to the surroundings to conserve battery life. The new SmartDock, exclusively for Xperia P, offers simple connectivity to multiple screens, turning the smartphone into an entertainment hub for the living room. Using a TV remote control consumers can easily navigate their smartphone’s media content to watch their HD videos, the latest movies or favourite TV shows on the big screen. With USB support in the SmartDock, they can also use a wireless keyboard and mouse to write emails, browse and post on Facebook or watch videos from YouTube on their TV. Key features for Xperia P
Xperia U combines powerful Sony entertainment in a stylish and compact design that consumers can personalise inside and out. With xLoud(TM) and Sony 3D surround sound audio technology integrated into the music player, consumers will enjoy a crisp and loud sound experience. They can also stream music from their Xperia U to wireless speakers with a touch using DLNA. In Xperia U the transparent element illuminates to match the colour of photos viewed in the gallery or the album art of music tracks currently playing. Xperia U can also be personalised with exchangeable caps and themes to reflect consumers’ personality and mood. Consumers listening to music on their Xperia U can also enjoy improved sound quality with the stylish new Smart Headset for Android smartphones, which features SmartKey – a dedicated application launch key that consumers press once to launch a favourite app. Key features for Xperia U
- ENDS - *Sony Entertainment Network services are subject to availability by region, please see www.sonyentertainmentnetwork.com for more details.** The number of available songs varies by region. “Sony”, “BRAVIA” and “Sony Entertainment Network” are registered trademarks or trademarks of Sony Corporation. All other trademarks or registered trademarks are the property of their respective owners. FOR MEDIA INFORMATION PLEASE CONTACT: For more information, images and videos please visit: http://pressreleases.sonymobile.com Sony Mobile Communications, Global Communications & PR department Mattias Holm +44 7961974048 General Press: +44 208 762 5858 About Sony Mobile Communications Sony Mobile Communications is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation, a leading global innovator of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. Through its Xperia(TM) smartphone portfolio, Sony Mobile Communications delivers the best of Sony technology, premium content and services, and easy connectivity to Sony’s world of networked entertainment experiences. For more information: www.sonymobile.com Appendix:
This announcement is distributed by Thomson Reuters on behalf of Thomson Reuters clients.The owner of this announcement warrants that: (i) the releases contained herein are protected by copyright and other applicable laws; and (ii) they are solely responsible for the content, accuracy and originality of the information contained therein. |
Sunday, April 15, 2012
Update - 70
Subscribe to:
Post Comments (Atom)
No comments:
Post a Comment