Showing posts with label smartphones. Show all posts
Showing posts with label smartphones. Show all posts

Thursday, March 28, 2013

Nokia Lumia Series: Changing the Face of Nokia

Nokia was on the back burner, and then right on the burner, suffering major losses, struggling against the economic slump and most of the gripe was faced by Nokia. Desperate times usually result in some outstanding creations, and that came in the form of a storm of new handsets, all part of the Lumia series. The illumination of thought that sparked off the Lumia series has led to far reaching consequences, that Nokia must be proud of. Let's look at some of the best from the Lumia series for a true appreciation of them all.

Lumia 920

The Lumia 920 was literally, Nokia's worst kept secret. The fantabulous features were just too good to keep under wraps. The Lumia 920 is unfortunately thought of as a better iteration of the Nokia 900. In truth this phone has a lot of versatility against the Nokia name, that it is an ingenious creation resembling no other in any big way. This device has a dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 CPU, which is the same powerful processor to drive the HTC One X and the Galaxy S III to all their performance glory.

The Lumia 920 also has an improved display compared to the Nokia 900 with a screen resolution of the 1,280 x 768 on its 4.5 inch LCD display which fair better than HD. There is nothing further to seek when you have PureView imaging, for great pictures with the 8 Megapixel camera. The smartphone is NFC ready and comes fueled by 2,000mAh battery. Another major attraction with the Lumia 920 is its accessories, especially wireless charging. The device sports catchy hardware, without any sensuous curves just light roundednessaround the edges and just plain old hardware with a splash of neon color.

The form factor is quite similar to the Lumia 900, bearing the same all-polycarbonate. Nokia likes to use glass and the 2.5D glass bends into the polycarbonate border. The shine from the gloss won't keep the cracks from the glass, and so you'll want to strap on some hard, protection wear, that will sadly hide that beautiful neon coloring.


Lumia 820

Comeback or what! Nokia spun gold, with the Lumia 820 which is the more affordable phone compared to the Lumia 920, still with all the favorite features, truly offering value for money. The Windows 8 OS has been managed and supported beautifully with this device. Maybe not as neon as the Lumia 920, but the colors are fun and bright. The Lumia 820 comes powered by a 1.5 GHz Dual Core Qualcomm Krait processor backed by 1 GB of RAM.

The screen, unlike the Lumia 920 is a 4.3-inch AMOLED ClearBlack capacitive screen with a screen resolution of 480 x 800 pixel pixels. The screen is darn good under sharp sunlight, since it has sunlight readability enhancements, and color boosting.There is even brightness control to save on energy although 1650 mAh Li-Ion battery which manages almost 15.4 hours talk time on 2G and up to 8.1 hours on the 3G network doesn't need the extra help.

The camera is an8 megapixel one with that professional Carl Zeiss Tessar lens camera with 4x digital zoom and dual LED flash. Another camera is fitted to the front and there is HD video recording. Your fine quality pictures and other files can be stored easily with the capacity of the device being 64 GB via the microSD card. Other key features include the 3D Accelerometer, Ambient Light Sensor and Gyroscope Sensor.Connectivity wise there is Bluetooth, GPRS, EDGE, 3G, Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi Hotspot tethering.


Lumia 720

The Lumia 720 was pitched by Nokia as the "trendy option" of the Lumia series, and we see why. The device has more curves, and is soft on the eye. This smartphone has the same size display as the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 being 4.3 inches. The screen has great viewing angles, and minimal reflection. Also, under sunlight, the screen does not require an extra hand while reading a text.

Promises are kept at Nokia, and the Lumia 720 got a 6.7 MP camera just as good as the one foretold by the company. The camera features a large f/1.9 aperture with Carl Zeiss optics for pristine clear pictures that extract maximum detail and color reproduction. The wide angles give wider snapping choices and for those with a camera flair your needs will be satiated with this good looking device. The front camera is of 1.3 MP.

There is also a snap on wireless charging cover and the device comes in five colors. The processor is a Snapdragon S4 dual-core 1 GHz processor backed by 512 MB of RAM. Internally you get 8GB which can optionally be extended all the way to 64 GB. The battery is a dutiful 2000mAh battery and helps you to enjoy the Windows 8 experience.


Lumia 520

The Lumia 520 is the most affordable, from the Lumia series, but is in no way cheap (quality assessment). This device has the same digital camera lenses seen on the Nokia Lumia 920 without the exact same supplementary features. There is Nokia Music for free music out of the box. The screen is a 4-inch super sensitive touchscreen, and the device has a 5-megapixel auto-focus rear camera with features like Smart Shoot, CinemaGraph and more. The Nokia Lumia 520 also features shells in five colors. The budget device comes with a Snapdragon S4 dual-core 1 GHz processor backed by 512MB RAM. You get 8GB internal space expandable to 64GB. There is Bluetooth 3.0,Wi-Fi, and 3G available.


Lumia 620

Nokia brought in the Lumia 620 even while the excitement over the other Lumia series was still going strong. Being another very affordable device that has a sturdy shell and good core features, this one was a ready success. The phone runs on the 1 GHz Qualcomm Krait Dual Core Processor and packs in the Windows Phone 8 OS experience.

The screen is smaller than the other Lumia series devices being 3.81 inches of capacitive LCD touchscreen. The concentration of pixels, gives favorable results. However the WVGA displayhas a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels with Color Boosting which is more than what other budget phones offer. The rear camera is a 5 MP snapper and comes with 4x digital zoom and LED flash. There is a secondary camera and HD video recording.

The bar shape has been given subtle curves like the Lumia 720. The 1300 mAh battery powers device for14 hours of talktime. Internally there is 512 MB and storage space of 8 GB, and possibly 64 GB through micro SD cards.


Author Info:
The Guest Author of this post is Julia. She wrote several tech posts for 91mobiles.com. 91mobiles is the one stop destination for comparing mobile phones. You can check the Nokia Lumia series mobiles at an unbelievable price.

Wednesday, March 6, 2013

BlackBerry Application Development: All You Need to Know About It

BlackBerry is undoubtedly one of the leading names in the mobile application development industry. Getting your apps developed with BlackBerry has its own advantages. The more BlackBerry apps arte developed, the better gets the quality of services offered to the Blackberry users. The sole aim of these developments is to cater to the needs of the users. Users have been making suggestions and reacting to the designs brought out by the company, for the past years and that is how the company knows what a user needs today.

Let us take a quick look at the BlackBerry Apps development.

The Advantages
  1. The latest BlackBerry development processes ensure strong mobile applications, which come up with features, hitherto unknown.
  2. The apps hence developed compatible with several platforms like MDS, JAVA or the J2ME.
  3. Almost every new app developed by BlackBerry comes with new features in contacts, messaging as well as calendar.
  4. Synchronization of data in one's device with his or her computer is also made easy by some of the developments.
  5. From the point of the developer, he would get to use advanced processing, upgraded graphics, multitasking etc while developing a BlackBerry app.
  6. The more is the number of BlackBerry apps developed, the better will be the quality of the innovations get. Applications like advanced cloud based services will also be coming.
  7. Some other benefits are advancement in real time marketing, operational efficiency, enterprise grade reliability, secure messaging as well as presentation of content.
  8. It also offers progress in real time marketing, enterprise grade reliability, operational efficiency, secure messaging and content presentation.
Developing One's Own BlackBerry App
  1. The initial stages would require you to create a rather simple application. BlackBerry application development is always begun in this manner. It is important that you gather worthy insight and experience of app development.
  2. Go through the RIM's Developer site, where you will get a lot of tips and information on creating a BlackBerry app. To get a taste of them, download apps and try them out. You would get the codes for your application development from this site.
  3. Search for the online developer community. Become a member of it, put forth your questions, and discuss your problems. This way you will get a lot of tips and solutions.
  4. Also, there must be a local developer community within your vicinity. Try locating and joining it. This community will meet regularly to discuss their own problems.
  5. BlackBerry holds an annual conference of its application developers in San Francisco, California. Try to visit this conference. When the experts speak you would be at awe of them and would learn a lot of tips from them as well. You might also get a glimpse of what BlackBerry plans to do in the future.
  6. Make sure you have tested your application in more than one device. The testing is obviously the most expensive apart from being the toughest as well. All the major model combinations are to be tried.
  7. Before you, finally sell the app or introduce it to the market, make sure that it has been freed from all kinds of flaws.
James Pattrick is a freelance writer, professional blogger, and social media enthusiast. He is known for writing informative articles on Technology, Home Security and Security Equipment related issues. He is a regular author on süperbahis giriş. You can follow him on Google+, Facebook and twitter.

Monday, March 4, 2013

A preliminary review of the tablet Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0


The device Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 - another mystery from the developers: What is this, a tablet or a smartphone?

And in this case, the ability (or inability) Device make phone calls does not matter, because you can take advantage of the international release with 3G. We are not so fortunate to get to review this unique 8-inch smartphone, at least not yet. So you have to settle for tablet version.


This device belongs to one of the lines of the brand Samsung - Galaxy Note, which on the one hand very close to the smart phone, but at the same time has a lot to do with the tablet. Galaxy Note 8.0 is equipped with 8-inch WVGA (1280 x 800 pixels, 189ppi), made ​​by technology TFT LCD. The device has a quad-core A9 processor with a frequency of 1.6 GHz. In addition, there are two cameras - a 5 megapixel rear and front is 1.3 megapixels.


In addition to the powerful processor, the gadget comes with 2GB of RAM, 16 or 32GB of internal memory. There is a slot for microSD cards up to 64 GB. 3G version of the device is quite compact, its dimensions are 210.8 x 135.9 mm and weighs only 338 grams. You'll also be able to work with connections to Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, BlueTooth 4.0 and AllShareCast. In addition, the tablet has an IR port and Smart Remote, due to the latter, you can connect to any TV, even if it is not Smart TV.


Available for work, several new versions of applications. Thus, the first of which has already gained popularity among users of Samsung, unsurpassed Awesome Note. The brand offers an exclusive application designed exclusively for the Galaxy Note 8.0 - Flipboard. Now when you hover the S-Pen on any of the blocks pops preliminary review and menu. You can also work with Popup Note, Popup Video and Air View - these programs are already installed on the device and ready for use. Simply put, the best of the software series Samsung Galaxy Note is on this devayse, plus unique additions.


These include a new technology WACOM, which allows S-Pen stylus to control not only the components on the display device, but the menu button and back. That's what you always wanted so! The new development of the company - Reading Mode easily transforms your Galaxy Note 8.0 in the super convenient e-book. Its optimized parameters opens up entirely new possibilities for reading, which Galaxy Note was not.


It is impossible not to notice that in the design of Galaxy Note 8.0 has a lot to do with the look of a device such as Galaxy S III, or, for example, Galaxy Note II, and even the Galaxy Note 10.01 . The new model shows the same white front and back panels with a silver rim. Yes, and the thickness of its hyperfine he recalled the last device in a series of Note (in this case, Galaxy Note II). In other words, Galaxy Note 8.0 is similar to the Galaxy Note II, and he, in turn, the Galaxy Note - almost nothing has changed, they are easy to grow!


Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 will appear in the second quarter of 2013 right around the world, including Europe, China, Korea and Taiwan. In the U.S., the gadget will appear in the same time. True, the exact release date and approximate price remains unknown.

Source Slashgear.com

Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Will convertible tablets replace laptops?

When the iPad made its debut in 2010, some consumers thought it was a bridge between smartphones and laptops. At the time, tablets were known for their mobility, but also their distinct lack of computing power. In the last few years, the mobile devices have gained functionality, and they now rival many laptops in terms of available features.

With the rise of ultrabooks and other slim computer models, tablets and laptops have found themselves on somewhat equal footing. As manufactures shrunk their computers, they stripped away features like optical drives, and now the only distinguishing feature between the two devices is the built-in keyboard.

That could be changing soon as convertible tablets become more popular. Windows 8 seems to have motivated manufactures to create hybrid gadgets that combine the computing power of laptops and tablets. With fully integrated keyboards, the devices could be the next step in personal computing technology and might replace laptops. Below are some of the best models that could be ushering the next digital age.

Lenovo ThinkPad X230

Lenovo is well-known for its products' excellent performance, and the ThinkPad X230 continues this positive tradition. According to Laptop Magazine, the battery lasts a full day. Additionally, the keyboard is sturdy and responsive and doesn't add too much weight to the device.

The news source points out that one of the few drawbacks is touchscreen's lack of functionality. While the device responds to most commands, it sometimes can be difficult to make selections and navigate between multiple windows without a touchpad or mouse.

HP EliteBook 2760p

Convertible tablets must be durable so users can switch between the laptop and tablet modes without risking damage. The HP EliteBook 2760p is as durable as it is functionable, with a sturdy hinge that can endure regular wear and tear as well as major accidents.

You should note that this model runs on Windows 7. Unlike Windows 8, the older operating system doesn't have an interface that has been optimized for tablets, so it may be difficult to use it as a mobile device.

ASUS VivoTab RT

The VivoTab RT is a tablet that boasts a detachable keyboard as its main feature. With the keyboard, the device only weighs 1.5 pounds, which is less than most ultrabooks and on par with many tablets.

The gadget runs on Windows 8 RT and has two separate menus for tablet and laptop mode. Also, the Gorilla Glass display is scratch-resistant and features wide viewing angles so colors aren't distorted.

These are only three of the convertible tablets that represent the next wave in computing technology. Do you plan on leaving your laptop behind for a hybrid device?

Sunday, January 27, 2013

Professional Photos with Instagram

The use of Instagram has skyrocketed in the past few months that this application has become available for both Apple products and those products utilizing the Android software. Everyone who has a smartphone is able to get involved with this social media application and this has made for some great exposure for businesses, as well as allowing many budding photographers to get the word out about their abilities as a photographer. It brings to light several issues with paying a professional photographer versus utilizing this social media application for your picture needs.

Instagram and Professionals

Contrary to what most people believe, the use of Instagram is not frowned upon by many professional photographers in the field. They look at this as a valid way for a person to make a statement or for a business to round up consumers who are interested in what they have to offer. The big difference is that Instagram does not allow the person to take pictures that are considered on the professional level, as most photographers, or at least that is what most people think.

Developing Professional Photos with Instagram

There are several methods in which a person can utilize in order to get their photos to the same quality standards as the photos in which professionals can deliver. There are several things in which can contribute to their photo quality success. The first is the type of phone in which the person is utilizing in order to make these pictures happen. Several smartphones have cameras, which are just as good as some of the lower quality professional cameras on the market. For those who are using an outdated smartphone, their pictures could come across as being blurry and overall poor quality.

Another aspect in which helps a person to achieve professional quality is the number of applications they are using to make this photo special. Several people simply take the photo and post this onto Instagram. However, this is not going to provide the best possible picture. There are several applications which are meant to reduce blurry images, help make colors brighter and even help to give those photos taken a look such as sepia or black and white. These are all ways in which a person can make their photos stand out when compared to the other photos that are appearing on Instagram.

Businesses and Instagram

Those businesses who are using Instagram need not only worry about the quality of their picture, but they should always be worried about their following. For those Buy Instagram Likes, they are going to find they have a greater chance of getting the response they want. They can buy these likes through Buy-instagram.com in order to get the best price and the best period of delivery.

Overall, Instagram has changed the way in which a business or a person can get their message out to the world. Though it is an application, it should still be viewed as a professional means of communication and for that reason all the pictures should be of high quality that someone posts.

By Paul Stretton

Sunday, December 30, 2012

Concept Samsung Galaxy S IV, prepared on the basis of rumors

Next year is expected to officially announced the smartphone Samsung Galaxy S IV , this is the fourth in a series of mobile hits. This model will allow the Korean manufacturer has a year to hold the post of a recognized leader. Specifications are not known, but just look at the products from competitors in order to make a coherent picture.

According to the portal Rozetked, smartphone Samsung Galaxy S IV will work on the 4-core Exynos processor of the fifth series, the clock frequency of the chip is 2.0 GHz, is likely to be used by the newest architecture ARM Cortex-A15. Another undoubted advantage of the model will be a 5.0-inch Grand AMOLED, resolution is 1080x1920 pixels. Finally, another advantage of the toys will be a 13-megapixel camera.


Of course, typing on a smartphone , still uncomfortable, even if it is a 5-inch monster Samsung Galaxy S IV . Therefore bundled with it is a docking station with an interactive laser keyboard, the layout is projected directly onto the horizontal surface of any table. At least that would be somewhat larger. It is possible that this Galaxy S IV in the first half of next year will be the same.

Saturday, December 29, 2012

BLU Products announced a low-cost smartphone Vivo HD 4.65

Smartphones BLU Products differ visually appealing and worthy performance when more than a modest price. This brand is working mainly in the markets of Asia and Latin America, but products BLU out in other countries under the local brands. One of these products is a new smartphone BLU Vivo 4.65 HD .

As you can guess from the name, the main advantage of mobile phone BLU Vivo 4.65 HD is its large 4.65-inch display technology with Super AMOLED. This means a bright sharp image, wide viewing angles and low power consumption. The screen resolution is 720x1280 pixels, to that of the flagship products.

Smartphone BLU Vivo 4.65 HD is powered by MediaTek MT6577 dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor with a clock speed of 1.2 GHz. High performance is also provided one gigabyte of RAM, there is a built-in 4 GB plus microSD card slot up to 32 GB. The smartphone has two slots for SIM-cards and manage mobile OS Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Recommended price BLU Vivo 4.65 HD is $ 300.

Friday, December 28, 2012

The network has a picture and BlackBerry - BlackBerry X10 Z10

Image has not yet announced devices 10th ruler BlackBerry from the Canadian company Research In Motion appearing on the network just like mushrooms after rain. Previously, we have seen the "leaked" to the Internet images devaysa line L10 with a touch screen and no physical keyboard, then new sources presented a device line N with full QWERTY, and today's "brain" pleases us images of two new products.

The first of these, BlackBerry X10 , you can see it on the left side of the photo. The smartphone was a full-size QWERTY keyboard , a device from the line N (in the photo at right). This looks new, has not provided the public, very similar to the one a year ago HTC ChaCha with a bit of corporate design devices BlackBerry, but about its characteristics we have nothing to say yet. The second of the "leaked" new products is a Class bezklaviaturnyh sensory candy bars. BlackBerry Z10 got a large touchscreen display, similar devices line L. Most likely, this unit is a realization of a prototype called the BlackBerry London . If this is true, it alleged the following specifications: 2-core processor TI OMAP 1,5 GHz, RAM 1 GB, 16 GB internal memory, 8 megapixel rear camera and a 2 megapixel front.

Tuesday, November 6, 2012

Tablet Android. Review of Google Nexus 7

Operating system: Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean

Processor: NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core, 1300 MHz

Graphics Subsystem: GeForce ULP, 12 cores, 416 MHz

Memory: 1 GB of RAM, 8/16 GB of flash memory, no microSD slot

Mobile communications / data: HSPA +

Screen: 7 ", 1280x800 pixels (216 ppi), IPS

Interfaces: micro-USB 2.0, Wi-Fi (IEEE 802.11n), Bluetooth 3.0, NFC, A-GPS, 3.5 mm audio output

Camera: rear no front 1.2 megapixels

Battery: Li-Ion, 4325 mAh, removable

Measurements: 199x120x11 mm

Weight: 340 g

Google itself smartphones and tablets does not, but regularly choose any of the manufacturers, and with it created a master device - an example for others. So perfect 7-inch Android tablet on the platform according to the owner was Nexus 7, immediately struck many heavily reduced functionality. Let's see what the sample and whether to focus on the rest of it.

Google before periodically forced some of the manufacturers do him Nexus, but first - even after the release of Android 3.0 - it was just smartphones. Thus, Nexus 7 was the first "gugloplanshetom." Performer was the company ASUS, to which the device is almost nothing.

Appearance

The tablet is designed minimalistic, but interesting. Google Nexus 7 stands out among the hundreds of faceless models. ASUS have good designers and they were able, using past achievements, to create a tablet with expressive appearance, and there were no direct references to any of your own devices.

On the front panel of the display you can see the front camera eye. Neither the hardware nor the touch buttons below the screen there, Google preaches transition to the control screen.


At the right end of the tablet designers have placed the power button and volume rocker, while on the left we see a contact to connect, for example, with the car, "cradle".

The top end is devoid of elements, and handed down to the lower interface connector micro-USB and audio output of 3.5 mm.

Rear of the unit is dotted with shallow grid points-dimples. Characteristically, the logo «nexus» is several times greater than ASUS - after ruler lives, and artists are changing. Here we see the bottom slot of the speaker.

We would also like to dwell on how the tablet is in the hand, despite the smooth edges and rounded corners, covering the back of the device does not slip even in wet hands. In addition, it is absolutely not the brand.

Findings

Nexus 7 - a quality tablet with a powerful filling the screen, good build and materials at a reasonable price for these qualities. If you have clearly decided that, abandoning the front camera and 3G, you have nothing to lose if you only like A-brand products, if you want to always use the latest version of the OS, this tablet - definitely your choice. Although, in my opinion, to the ideal Android-solutions.

By Kirill Semenov

Tuesday, October 16, 2012

It's Like Finding Cash in the Attic

If you dig around at home in the wardrobe, look in that old chest of drawers in the spare room, or dig around in the garage you're bound to find at least one old mobile phone which has been discarded by you or the family. If you can find any (and you're not alone) it is like finding cash in the attic, because you can now get paid cash for having them recycled.

How Can I Profit from My Old Smartphone or Mobile Phone Handset?

Now consumers can sell Blackberry Bold 9900 or other handsets which are no longer required and get cash back for the trouble. With millions of new handsets coming onto the market every year, there is a rapidly increasing number of handsets that are redundant. They are made redundant, not because they are out of date, rather because they have fallen out of fashion and many of us need to have the latest must-have gadget in our hands.

Now, for every mobile phone handset or Smartphone which is surplus to requirements, your old gadget can become someone else's new 'gadgetry' thing. If your old phone that you no longer need is in good working order, it will, after a service and a little TLC, become someone else's treasured new plaything. If the phone has seen better days, component parts such as keypads, screens, microphones, and speakers as well as circuit boards and batteries can be recycled as spare parts for other damaged or unworkable phones.

If the old, redundant handset you have is completely battered and beyond repair, you will still get paid for it. Old electronic equipment which has to be disposed of nowadays is broken down to component parts, and as much as 95 percent of every piece of electronic equipment can be reclaimed.

Electronic equipment such as phones, gaming handsets, TV sets, and radios, to mention just a few examples of electronic equipment, all contain toxic elements as part of the manufacturing process. Arsenic, lead, cadmium, bromine, and mercury are required for them to work effectively and efficiently. Additionally, there are trace amounts of gold, silver, platinum, and other precious metals.

How Much Will I Get Paid?

How much you'll potentially get paid is a difficult question to answer without all the details on hand. As a general rule of thumb, the younger and more recent the handset, the better the sate of repair, and if it is in working condition, the more it is worth to the recycling company. But don't fret if your handset is beyond repair or battered about; you'll still get a few bob for it, and it won't cost you a penny to send it away because it will be collected by courier from an address of your choice at their expense.

All you do is make the arrangements, and once it is in their hands you'll get nice cash deposit in the bank. From as little as a few quid to a three-digit figure, you really should take advantage of finding 'cash in the attic'.

Graham Green is a freelance writer and gadget groupie and has recently been investigating how consumers can sell Blackberry Bold 9900 handsets and others to make a little money on redundant technology.

Sunday, October 14, 2012

iPad Mini prices reportedly revealed

Prices for various memory and wireless combinations for the unannounced tablet allegedly depicted in screenshot from European retail giant's inventory system.

Apple has not yet even acknowledged the existence of the iPad Mini, but pricing and configuration information for the much-rumored tablet is allegedly already appearing in a consumer electronics giant's inventory system.

The iPad Mini will come in 16 different memory and wireless configurations, according to an inventory system screenshot obtained by MobileGeeks. The screen capture allegedly comes from the internal inventory system of Media Market, Europe's largest electronics retailer

The page -- in German -- lists pricing for various configurations in Euros, presumable with Europe's 19 percent value added tax already factored into the price. Prices will start at 249 Euros ($322.60) for a Wi-Fi-only 8 GB iPad Mini, with other memory configurations of 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB also available. The high-end 64GB cellular version is listed at about $650, presumably with 4G LTE capability.

iPad Mini rumors have been swirling for months, with various sources reporting that the device will feature a 7.85-inch display and go on sale for a price that's far cheaper than Apple's current, larger tablet.

Apple has reportedly already begun mass production of the new tablet, which is expected to be introduced on October 23. However, one Asia news outlet reports that production issues will delay its debut .

Apple has reportedly ordered 10 million units of the unannounced tablet for the fourth quarter, roughly twice what Amazon reportedly ordered for the Kindle Fire for the same quarter.

By Steven Musil

Sunday, October 7, 2012

Nokia Lumia 920 coming to AT&T in November

A couple of days ago AT&T and HTC announced that the HTC Windows Phone 8X was coming in November and today we hear that AT&T is going all in with Windows Phone 8 as the Nokia Lumia 920 and 820 will also be coming in November. In addition, we see the first confirmation that a cyan colored Nokia Lumia 920 will be part of the AT&T lineup. Actually, AT&T will be getting the cyan, yellow, red, white and black Nokia Lumia 920. If T-Mobile doesn't announce a Nokia Lumia 920, I will have to decide between a cyan or yellow one on AT&T. I am sticking with the iPhone 5 on Verizon so that carrier is out of consideration.

In addition to the flagship Nokia Lumia 920, AT&T will also get the Lumia 820 in black. You will be able to purchase removable wireless charging shells in yellow, red, cyan, black, and white as well and from what I understand these wrap around the front a bit so essentially turn your device into the color you select for the shell. Now we just need to see more about Windows Phone 8!

By Matthew Miller

Saturday, May 26, 2012

Nokia Lumia 610 Windows Phone to launch in June

Nokia has ended much speculation, revealing its MWC unveiled entry level Windows Phone handset, the Nokia Lumia 610 will be officially released next month.

Set to hit stores across the UK in the coming weeks, the 610 will build on the company's existing, and highly popular, selection of Windows Phone packing, Lumia branded handsets, taking on the throng of budget, entry level Android devices in the process.

Nokia Lumia 610 Release Date

Following its first officially outing during the Barcelona based Mobile World Congress convention earlier this year, there have been a number of rumours surrounding when exactly the first truly budget Windows Phone handset would hit the market.

Although Nokia has yet to reveal a concrete date of arrival, the Finnish phone manufacturer has spoken out, confirming the Lumia 710 sibling will be available to consumers in June.

Nokia Lumia 610 Specs

Living up to its budget billing, the Nokia Lumia 610 plays host to an acceptable but hardly groundbreaking array of specs.

With a 3.7-inch display lining up on the handset's fore with an 800 x 400p resolution, the minimalist 256MB of RAM found about the 610 means the handset will not be able to run the newly launch Skype for Windows Phone application, a service which requires at least 512MB of memory.

Playing host to a rather impressive 8GB of internal storage, those looking for more space will be able to make use of 25GB worth of complementary SkyDrive based cloud storage.

Friday, March 2, 2012

HTC One X, The One X is proof that the company has listened to the critiques

This past year, many smartphones from HTC fell just short of being ideal. The One X is proof that the company has listened to the critiques, and oh, how times have changed. This incredibly slim handset features an understated yet elegant design, yet inside it packs a Tegra 3 SoC with a quad-core 1.5GHz CPU (or a Snapdragon S4 with a dual-core 1.5GHz processor in AT&T's variant), a beautiful 4.7-inch 720p Super LCD display, 16GB of internal storage and an oh-so-desirable f/2.0, 8 megapixel camera that effortlessly captures beautiful imagery at a rapid pace.

It features Ice Cream Sandwich with a Sense 4.0 overlay that's much less obtrusive than previous versions, and our interactions with the phone were buttery smooth. Put simply, the HTC One X stole the show at Mobile World Congress. So long as battery life is up to par, it'll set the pace for every smartphone to follow in its wake.