Posted: 26 Feb 2012 03:59 PM PST   Just in case you haven’t had enough from HTC today, we have a cool accessory for the HTC One X and HTC One S. It is the HTC Media Link HD, and it creates a connection between your smartphone and TV, allowing you to watch your media on the big screen. This little device allows you to mirror your device’s screen, letting you stream HD videos and images to any HDMI-capable TV. One can also use it for PowerPoint presentations, playing high-definition games and taking advantage of other apps and services.  It looks like an enticing product, mainly due to the fact that it works wirelessly. It is only necessary to install it once. After that, it only takes a 3-finger swipe gesture to display your content in the large screen. Details are still scarce, so we have no idea about the price and availability. But we are sure the Media Link HD will be released along with the HTC One smartphones. Stay tuned, as we might have some hands-on time with this soon.    [Source: HTC Via: Engadget] |
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 03:32 PM PST   Being a loyal customer hardly pays off, but every now and then awesome offers show up. And we have recently found out that Verizon is holding a very special sale for its “loyal” customers. If you have been with Verizon for quite some time, and have an upgrade available any time soon, it might be worth to keep an eye on your inbox. Verizon has been sending e-mails to select subscribers, offering them free devices. These are not just any devices, though. The offer includes phones like the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the Motorola Droid RAZR and the Samsung Stratosphere. These devices go from $150-$300, so this is definitely a deal to sign up for. As expected, you will have to sign a 2-year contract, but most people do anyways. Are any of you getting these e-mails? Signing up for any of these phones? [Via: Droid-Life] |
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 03:06 PM PST   Today’s HTC announcements have overshadowed all other news, but there are some important facts hidden within those press releases. According to AT&T’s HTC One X announcement, the HTC Vivid will also be getting updated to Android 4.0 within the “coming weeks.” This update will not only bring Ice Cream Sandwich goodness to proud Vivid owners, but it will also feature an “updated Sense experience” (probably similar to HTC Sense 3.6, featured in the HTC One V) and the updated version of Beats Audio. HTC One devices come with a more integrated version of Beats Audio. Such technology is now able to be utilized by other apps. This improves the sound quality of the whole smartphone experience, as opposed to just HTC’s music player. This is great news for all HTC Vivid owners, so stay tuned for more details about your update and wait patiently. [Source: AT&T Via: The Verge] |
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 02:30 PM PST   Carriers are starting to call dibs on all the HTC One smartphones like it is the end of the world. None of them have been able to say much about pricing and availability, though. And if you are one of those that prefer SIM-unlocked devices, English company Clove Technology has some good details for you. Clove has just announced price and availability for all three SIM-unlocked versions of the HTC One series. So here are the details if you prefer going this route: The HTC One X will be prices at £492, while the HTC One S will go for £450, and both will be available coming April 5th. If you prefer going for the little guy, the HTC One V will set you back £264 and will be available a few weeks later, on April 26th. (All prices include VAT). Converted to US dollars, the prices range from about $419 to $744. Of course, these SIM-free devices are usually pricier, especially when first released. The prices should be lower in due time, especially when these devices start hitting specific carriers. Is anyone planning to import one of these? [Source: Clove Technology Via: Android Central] |
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 02:02 PM PST  We have been blown away by HTC’s announcements at Mobile World Congress, so it is time we start settling down and looking at the company’s entry-level announced device. This would be the HTC One V, which does not have the best of specs, but sure comes with some of the great features that the One S and One X sport.  HTC One V specs include a 3.7-inch display, 1 GHz single-core processor, 512 MB of RAM, Android 4.0 (with Sense 3.6), 4 GB of internal storage, microSD slot and a 5 MP camera. Said camera is still as great as the ones in the other HTC One devices. The only caveat is that it is not an 8 MP camera, and it only records at 720p. But it is still great in low-light conditions. The aesthetics take us back in time, reminding us of the looks of the HTC Legend and Dream (G1). The device does comes with a less modern version of HTC Sense, so much of the functionality and improvement will be missing. But for the specs, you can be sure that this device will come at very low prices. Unlike the other HTC One smartphones, this one hasn’t been claimed by any US carriers yet. But we are sure we will be hearing more details soon. Stay tuned for our hands-on posts and let us know what you think. This would be a great phone for smartphone first-timers, or for the kids. Are any of you considering this one? [Source: HTC] |
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 01:42 PM PST  While the HTC One S is not as beastly as the just announced HTC One X, it holds its own and has all the functionality that its bigger brother sports. The HTC One is a slightly more moderate device for those that don’t need a quad-core phone or a huge display, but still want a strong, good-looking smartphone.  The HTC One S looks much like a smaller version of the One X. It features a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 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 camera and 1.3 MP front shooter that its bigger brother holds. We are reaching a weird point in technology, and don’t know if we should call this a mid-tier device. These specs would have been high-end just a couple of months ago. But the fact is that this device will definitely hold its own. It might not be a quad-core phone, but those specs are still stunning. It also features Beats Audio, an amazing camera, and even those 25 free GB of Dropbox storage. If you are looking into purchasing one of these, T-Mobile has already jumped in line to bring it to the US. It should be available this Spring, and will come with HSPA+42 connectivity. So if you have been wondering what T-Mobile phone to get next, this is definitely one to consider. T-Mobile Brings HTC One S to the U.S.[Source: HTC] |
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 01:24 PM PST  We have been waiting to see more details about the HTC One X (Previously known as HTC Endeavor and Edge) for a while. Mobile World Congress is finally taking off, and HTC has given us our fix of what could be your next smartphone. The HTC One X is probably the main highlight of HTC’s press event, and brings some of the best specs we have seen in a while.  This Quad-Core device is no weak link. It sports a Tegra 3 quad-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, Android 4.0 (With HTC’s new Sense 4.0), a 4.7-inch 720p Super LCD display and an f2.0 8 MP rear-facing camera capable of 1080p recording. AT&T has just announced that it will be bringing this device to the States, as an exclusive. Except the US version will not come with a Tegra 3 processor. Instead, the US HTC One X will pack a 1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor. This may not sound as exciting as the international version, but we will have to wait and see how the US version performs. More details about the launch are to come within 60 days, so stay tuned to see more details about when this bad boy will hit your market. NVIDIA Delivers Quad-Core Performance in New HTC One X[Source: HTC Via: The Verge] |
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 01:08 PM PST   We have seen some great devices coming from Barcelona today, but HTC has definitely blown up the stage. Taiwan’s manufacturer has just announced its HTC One series of smartphones, displaying the top-of-the-line mobile technology HTC has been promising since last year. The HTC One S, X and V boast some impressive specs, including quad-core processors, Android 4.0 and HTC Sense 4.0. But what HTC is focusing on is media. These devices are boasted to be optimized for amazing music and camera performance. The camera is quite impressive. HTC is using what they call “ImageSense” to improve the shooter’s performance. The camera is able to take a picture in just 0.7 seconds, with a 1.2 second auto-focus lag. The camera app interface is also simpler, as HTC has made it unnecessary to switch modes while shooting, and the app has a faster burst-shot experience. The camera is also suppossed to work great under low-light conditions, but we have already seen HTC work on this. Past devices, like the HTC Amaze, have ISO options, allowing you to play with the “film’s” sensitivity. We have also seen HTC work with Beats, so it is not surprising to see it moving towards the entertainment route. All of this is also optimized by HTC Sense 4.0, which has been stripped down and made simple to improve speed and performance. Beats Audio is also more deeply integrated. Now, any music or game app can take advantage of Beats software to enhance audio, instead of being exclusive to HTC’s music player. And if all of this was not enough, HTC has also partnered with Dropbox to give 25 free GB of cloud storage for two years, to anyone who purchases an HTC One phone. More details to come as soon as we get our hands all over these bad boys. Stay tuned for more specific details on the devices, as well as HTC services. [Via: The Verge] |
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 12:32 PM PST   Sony had quite an eventful day, today at MWC. After announcing its upcoming smartphone launches, new devices and plans for the future, we can say that we have great expectations for the company, this year. But there is also a bit of good news for those that are interested in smartphone computing. Sony has also released the SmartDock, which plays along with the Sony Xperia P to create an entertainment center-like experience. According to Sony, users will be able to connect their devices to a monitor or TV, and control their media and apps via a remote control, or a keyboard/mouse plugged in to the phone’s USB ports.  We assume it will be much like Motorola’s WebTop experience, but with a bit more focus on entertainment. The highlight of mobile computing this MWC is definitely Ubuntu for Android, though. So we will have to wait for more details, and see how the competition falls into place. [Source: PR Newswire Via: The Verge] |
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 11:56 AM PST   Let’s take a break from the Mobile World Congress madness and talk about security. This is a huge issue in the smartphone market, as our devices hold all of our personal information. But we might be a little careless at times, and give developers too many rights. Today’s security issues revolve around Facebook, who is being accused of reading users’ text messages. We already know that Facebook is not exactly the most careful about your private information. But London’s Sunday Times is reporting that Facebook has gone as far as to read user’s text messages. Of course, not as a hobby, though. The “sources” claim that this was done for testing purposes, while on the process of launching its own messaging service. Regardless, it seems a bit weird to imagine that these guys have access to such information. We have given Facebook such privilege, though, just as we have for everything else they are blamed for. If you want to keep all of your information completely secure, those long pages of terms and conditions should start becoming more appealing. We are not quite sure who these sources are, and how much credibility they hold. Let’s stay calm and wait to see if we can learn more about this, or if Facebook has anything to say about the matter. For now, refrain from sending all them mischievous messages! [Source: Sunday Times Via: Gizmodo] |
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 11:20 AM PST   Sony has just announced its latest smartphones, the Xperia U and P, but that is not the only news we have from the Japanese manufacturer. According to CMO Steve Walker, Sony is further committing to the smartphone market by launching “by far the largest brand advertising campaign that we have run for many years.” As Sony starts to take full charge of its mobile division, we are starting to see some great investments and improvements. Not only are the phones starting to get better and launching faster, but the company is showing a great deal of commitment towards the mobile industry. We do not know much about this new ad campaign, but Walker attests to the fact that they have their eyes fixed on 2012. So be sure that we will start seeing more from Sony very soon. [Via: Engadget] |
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 11:13 AM PST   There has been a lot of talk since the start of the year of LG possibly creating a "Nexus" TV of sorts, while lately there’s been murmurings of a Nexus tablet. The good news for Android manufacturers, though, is that despite some negativity surrounding Google’s acquisition of Motorola, that many analysts believed would give Moto special treatment, Google has continued to consider other companies for the Nexus line. Woo also went on to state that LG will continue to use custom UI skins, saying that the company knows "customer data better than Google.” [Source: CNET] |
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 11:07 AM PST   Sony (non-Ericsson) has just finished its MWC press event, announcing two devices, the Sony Xperia P and the Sony Xperia U. We must say that we are starting to become very pleased with the Changes that Sony is implementing after taking charge of the situation. These may not be quad-core phones, but they look like solid dual-core devices. And they are said to hit the streets during quarter 2 of this year, which is not far from now. Sony Xperia P The Xperia P is probably the highlight of Sony’s MWC announcements. This good-looking device has an aluminum unibody, which should give it a very solid and sturdy feel. Packed inside, we have a dual-core processor, Android 2.3 Gingerbread (we are sure it will get Android 4.0), a 4-inch “White Magic” display, an 8 MP camera, NFC and HDMI connectivity. Sony Xperia U This one is not too much of a surprise. It is a dual-core device with Android 2.3 (should get Android 4.0, as well), a 3.5-inch Reality Display and, according to Sony, over 6 hours of talk-time battery life. As you can see, this is a little guy aimed at those that are not digging the larger smartphones. Wrap UpThese may not be the quad-core powerhouses you have been dreaming of for months. But they are solid devices with specs good enough for much of the general consumer pool. Not to mention that Sony is revamping the phones with awesome aesthetics and some better specs.Stay tuned for more details about these phones. We will post the press release as soon as we get it, as well as our hands-on posts. [Via Engadget 1, 2] |
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 10:57 AM PST   The device has a 1.5 GHz dual core processor and runs a heavily skinned version of Gingerbread, and a really attractive 4.3" 720p display. Sony Mobile CMO Steve Walker also said the company would be starting “by far the largest brand advertising campaign that we have run for many years.” He also mentioned their marketing expenditure in 2012 will increase substantially, though he didn’t go into the details. On a related note, Sony has also announced that the Xperia Ion will be launched globally this summer. We had our hands-on time with both during CES, so check that out if you haven’t. [Source: The Verge and Engadget] |
Posted: 26 Feb 2012 10:42 AM PST   The Mobile World Congress madness is taking off. While it is going to be the year of the quad-core processor, for Barcelona, there is also a plethora of dual-core goodness coming. An example is the Galaxy Tab 2 series, which have just been announced by Samsung.  The only noticeable upgrade from last year’s Galaxy Tab devices seems to be the fact that these come with Android 4.0. Aside from that, you will find pretty much the same deal in a different package. Specs include a 1 GHz dual-core processor, 1 GB of RAM, 16/32 GB of internal storage (also an 8 GB version of the 7-inch tablet) a 3 MP rear-facing camera and a VGA front-facing camera. The Galaxy Tab 2 tablets will come in WiFi-only and 3G versions, as well as 7-inch and 10.1-inch form-factors. You can pick your own preferences. The main difference between the two is that the battery for the 7-inch version is only a 4,000 mAh one, while the 10.1 device has a whopping 7,000 mAh battery. We will have time to spend some hands-on time later on, so stay tuned to see how these tablets do. We should also be expecting that 10-inch Galaxy Note we have been seeing around. Samsung’s new GALAXY Tab 2 series offers optimal multimedia experiences in life |
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