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HTC teaser for MWC 2012

Feb 222012

HTC has posted a teaser image ahead of next week’s Mobile World Congress. The tagline “This Sunday you’ll discover something fast” accompanies a smartphone silhouette with the number 5 on it.

HTC MWC 2012 teaser

As for what the 5 represents, it could be any number of things. Is it a reference to the five cores in the Tegra 3 processor that is expected to power the HTC One X/Endeavor? 5 phones to be unveiled? Or perhaps simply that there are now five days until HTC’s event (scheduled for Sunday, February 26^th). Any other theories out there?

Nokia to unveil high-end camera phone at MWC?

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Feb 222012

A teaser video by Nokia suggests that it could unveil a high-end camera phone at the upcoming Mobile World Congress. Taglines such as “Pure detail,” “Pure depth” and “Pure definition,” suggest that such a device could boast some impressive camera specifications.

It remains to be seen if this device could be the rumoured Nokia Lumia 900 variant with 12MP camera or some other smartphone. Could a successor to the venerable Symbian-powered Nokia N8 which packed a 12MP camera with with Carl Zeiss optics be in the cards?

All will be revealed at Mobile World Congress on February 27^th when Nokia holds a press event.

Samsung announces Galaxy Ace 2 and the Galaxy mini 2

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Feb 212012

Samsung today announced two new additions to its Galaxy lineup: the GALAXY Ace 2 and the GALAXY mini 2.

“Launched in 2011, GALAXY Ace and GALAXY mini have been a huge success in the global market. Today, we introduce GALAXY Ace 2 and GALAXY mini 2 with upgraded features and services,” said JK Shin, President of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics. “Our goal remains the same—to continue to create new and improved mobile experiences that deliver something suitable for everyone. This is the hallmark of Samsung’s GALAXY range and what has made the GALAXY brand such a runaway hit with consumers around the world.”

Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 specifications:

Processor: 800MHz dual-core
Operating system: Google Android 2.3 with Samsung TouchWiz
Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GPRS/EDGE and dual-band HSDPA 14.4Mbps
Other connectivity: GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 3.0, Optional NFC
Display: 3.8-inch WVGA (480×800) PLS LCD
Input: Capacitive touchscreen
Memory: 768MB RAM
Storage: 4GB onboard and microSD cards
Rear-facing camera: 5MP AF with flash
Front-facing camera: VGA
Battery: 1,500mAh
Dimensions / weight: 62.2 x 118.3 x 10.5 millimeters, 122 grams

Samsung Galaxy mini 2 specifications:

Processor: 800MHz single-core
Operating system: Google Android 2.3 with Samsung TouchWiz
Cellular connectivity: Quad-band GPRS/EDGE and dual-band HSDPA 7.2Mbps
Other connectivity: A-GPS, 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, DLNA
Display: 3.27-inch HVGA (320×480) LCD
Input: Capacitive touchscreen
Memory: 512MB RAM
Storage: 4GB onboard and microSD cards
Rear-facing camera: 3MP FF
Front-facing camera: None
Battery: 1,300mAh
Dimensions / weight: 58.6 x 109.4 x 11.9 millimeters / 106.8 grams (NFC) or 58.6 x 109.4 x 11.6 millimeters / 105.3 grams (Non-NFC)

The Samsung GALAXY mini 2 will launch initially in France in March while the Samsung GALAXY Ace 2 will initially be available starting in the UK in April. Both will be rolled out globally but further details were not announced.

Nokia Lumia 719 confirmed by Bluetooth SIG

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Feb 212012

Rumours about the Nokia Lumia 719 have floated about for some time. They now appear to have been confirmed courtesy of the Bluetooth SIG.

Nokia Lumia 719 at Bluetooth SIG

The product entry reveals little about the Lumia 719 but indicates that it will be available in North America as well as Asia and South America. The few details suggest that the Lumia 719 will not be very different from the 710. Could it be a CDMA variant?

Will Nokia announce both the entry-level Lumia 610 and Lumia 719 at next week’s Mobile World Congress

MWC 2012: ZTE to unveil two LTE Android 4.0 smartphones

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Feb 202012

ZTE today announced that it will unveil two LTE Android 4.0 smartphones at next week’s Mobile World Congress.

“These LTE devices are the fore-runners of a wide range of LTE devices ZTE will bring to the market in the coming months, and as more and more LTE networks come on stream,” said Mr. He Shiyou, Executive Vice President and Head of the Terminal Division of ZTE. “They will be feature products – among a very wide range of devices on display at the ZTE stand at Mobile World Congress 2012.”

The ZTE PF200 will sport a 4.3-inch qHD touchscreen display, a rear-facing 8MP camera, a front-facing 1080p camera for video calling. It will support the “main” GSM, UMTS, and LTE spectrum bands as well as A-GPS/GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, DLNA, mobile high-definition link (MHL), and NFC.

ZTE PF200

The ZTE N910, which appears to be a lower-end model, will come with a WVGA touchscreen (size undisclosed), a rear-facing 5MP AF camera with flash and a front-facing 1080p camera for video calling. It will support CDMA, EVDO and LTE FDD bands ans well as GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and DLNA.

ZTE N910

The press release indicates that these will be powered by “1.2GHz and 1.5GHz chipsets” but does not reveal which device will have which.

More on these during our MWC 2012 coverage.

HTC Radar 4G coming soon to WIND Mobile

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Feb 202012

WIND Mobile is getting ready to launch its first Windows Phone 7.5 device. It now lists the HTC Radar 4G as “Coming soon” on its website.

The HTC Radar 4G is the intuitive phone that keeps it all on your radar and lets you get real-time close…with everything. Crafted from a single piece of polished metal, the HTC Radar feels solid in your hands. The design just speaks premium, and comfortably stands out from the crowd.

The AWS version of the HTC Radar will support quad-band (850/900/1800/1900MHz) GSM/GPRS/EDGE and tri-band (1700/1900/2100MHz) UMTS.

WIND Mobile is set to launch the HTC Radar 4G on February 21^st for CA$99 on the WINDTab+ or CA$399 without any tab.

New details and name for upcoming HTC Endeavor?

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Feb 172012

The HTC Endeavor was formerly known as the HTC Edge and it now appears to be headed for another name change. PocketNow has learned that it could be launched (likely at Mobile World Congress) as the HTC One X or HTC One^X.

Meanwhile, a second report supports earlier rumours about the HTC Endeavor’s specifications. MoDaCo‘s source confirms that details leaked earlier are correct and adds a few more to complete the picture:

Processor: 1.5GHz quad-core Nvidia AP33 Tegra 3
Operating system: Google Android 4.0 with HTC Sense 4.0
Cellular connectivity: 21Mbps HSDPA
Other connectivity: A-GPS, 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC
Display: 4.7-inch HD (720 x 1280) S-LCD 2
Input: Capacitive touchscreen
Memory: 1GB RAM
Storage: 32GB internal / No microSD card slot
Rear-facing camera: 8MP with f/2.2 lens, backlit sensor and 1080p video capture
Front-facing camera: 1.3MP capable of 720p video capture
Battery: 1,800mAh
Dimensions: 8.8 millimeters thick with unibody design
Other: Beats Audio, microSIM card, FM radio

MoDaCo adds that the buttons seen on leaked images have been replaced by capacitive ones typical of an Android 4.0 device. The only physical buttons will be the power button and volume rocker. It will also have a dual-colour (green and amber) LED notification rather than a multi-colour one like on the Galaxy Nexus.

The dual-core HTC Ville looks set to be launched as the One S alongside the HTC One X/Endeavor/Edge.

Nokia to launch entry-level Windows Phone Lumia 610 at MWC?

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Feb 162012

Nokia Rumours in the past have hinted at an entry-level Nokia Lumia 600 series device (such as the Lumia 601 and a Series 3 device). TechRadar has now learned that Nokia could unveil the Nokia 610 at the upcoming Mobile World Congress (along with new Asha devices). Details are slim but it is likely to be powered by Windows Phone Tango, a new version optimized for lower-end devices.

Windows Phone Tango is an update that is expected to focus on supporting slower processors, lower resolution displays, support for up to 120 languages

With the Nokia Lumia 710 selling for about $250 without a contract, the Nokia Lumia 610 could be the first Windows Phone device to fall under the $200 threshold. Lower-end Android devices may soon be facing a new competitor.

Sony Ericsson renamed Sony Mobile Communications

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Feb 152012

Sony today announced that its acquisition of Ericsson’s share in their joint venture is officially complete. It will rename its new wholly-owned subsidiary Sony Mobile Communications and will “further integrate the mobile phone business as a vital element of its electronics business, with the aim of accelerating convergence between Sony’s lineup of network enabled consumer electronics products, including smart phones, tablets, TVs and PCs.”

Bert Nordberg, formerly President of Sony Ericsson, has been named President and CEO of Sony Mobile Communications AB. The new company has roughly 8,000 employees. Its principal business will remain the “design, development, manufacture and sale of mobile phone products.”

Samsung Galaxy Note now available in Canada

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Feb 142012

The much anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note is now available in Canada from Bell Mobility, Rogers Wireless and TELUS Mobility.

Samsung Galaxy Note specifications:

Processor: 1.4GHz dual-core
Operating system: Google Android 2.3 (upgradeable to Android 4.0)
Cellular connectivity: LTE/HSPA/GSM/GPRS/EDGE
Other connectivity: 802.11 a/b/g/n Wi-Fi Direct, Bluetooth 3.0
Display: 5.3-inch WXGA (1280×800) Super AMOLED with Gorilla Glass
Input: Capacitive touchscreen, S Pen digital pen
Memory: 512MB RAM
Storage: 16GB onboard and micro SD cards up to 32GB
Rear-facing camera: 8MP with LED flash
Front-facing camera: 2MP
Battery: 2500mAh
Dimensions / weight: 146.85 x 82.95 x 9.65 millimeters / 178 grams

Prices start at CA$199.99 with a three-year contract at all three carriers. Bell is also offering it for CA$729.95 with no contract. Rogers is also offering it for CA$599.99 with a two-year contract, CA$649.99 with a one-year contract, or CA$699.99 with no contract. TELUS is also offering it for CA$679.99 with a two-year contract, CA$729.99 with a one-year contract, or CA$779.99 with no contract.

Images of RIM BlackBerry 10 operating system?

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Feb 142012

A leaked ad agency document has revealed images of what BlackBerry 10 could look like. It looks like the user experience has been influenced by both Android and Windows Phone.

Rumoured BlackBerry OS 10

The new images reveal that BlackBerry 10 will feature homescreen widgets capable of displaying live data. The icon tray has also been revamped with a folder icon that shows the apps it contains.

NVIDIA to unveil quad-core smartphones at MWC?

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Feb 132012

NVIDIA’s invitation for a Mobile World Congress press event suggests that the chipmaker could announce a quad-core smartphone (or perhaps more than one). It promises “quad-core firsts.” With the Tegra 3 already in the ASUS Transformer Prime, smartphones are a logical guess for that next first.

NVIDIA MWC 2012 press invitation

Both HTC and LG are rumoured to be bringing quad-core smartphones (the HTC Edge/Endeavor and LG X3 respectively) to MWC. Will one or both partner up with NVIDIA for the announcement?

Note: For what it’s worth, I don’t think the phone in the invitation is the one that will be unveiled…

Google announces Chrome for Android

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Feb 092012

Google yesterday introduced Chrome for Android. Currently in beta, it brings Google’s browser to to Android 4.0 phones and tablets.

Like the desktop version, Chrome for Android Beta is focused on speed and simplicity, but it also features seamless sign-in and sync so you can take your personalized web browsing experience with you wherever you go, across devices.

Chrome for Android is very similar to its PC cousin but features a few differences as well. For example, tabs are implemented slightly differently to make them more suitable to smaller screens. Switching between tabs is done by swiping or flipping as you would with a deck of cards. Selecting links is also easier with Link Preview which zooms in on links to make them easier to select.

Signing into Chrome and Chrome for Android allows you access open tabs, sync bookmarks and share autocomplete suggestions.

Chrome for Android is now available as a beta release from the Android Market. It requires a phone or tablet running Android 4.0.

Samsung to unveil Galaxy S III on March 22nd?

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Feb 062012

Samsung could unveil the Samsung Galaxy S III on March 22^nd. French site FrAndroid is reporting that the manufacturer will hold a press event in France on this date. It remains to be seen if this will be a local event or part of a larger one. If the former, it’s unlikely that it would be the Galaxy S III announcement though. Unfortunately, the invitation reveals little.

Samsung March 2012 press event

Past rumours suggest that the Samsung Galaxy S III will be powered by a quad-core Exynos processor and Google Android 4.0 with the TouchWiz UI. It will also come with LTE connectivity, a Super AMOLED Plus 720p display and 2GB RAM. It could be as thin as 7 millimeters.

Read more: FrAndroid (in French) [Google translation] (Source: The Verge)

7mm-thick quad-core Samsung Galaxy S III to launch in May?

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Feb 062012

Samsung A report by Korean Electronic Times News sheds new light on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S III. Citing unnamed sources, it provides not only a possible launch date but new details about the device itself.

The report begins by indicating that the Samsung Galaxy S III will launch in May (a bit later than earlier rumours suggested). It does not indicate where the launch will take place although Samsung’s home country of South Korea is likely with other markets to follow.

The report adds that the Samsung Galaxy S III will be among the thinnest smartphones. It could be as thin as 7 millimeters (a sizeable reduction over the Galaxy S II’s 8.5 millimeters) although there may be bump around the camera module as it will be the same as the Galaxy S II’s. Supporting other reports, it also has it coming with Android 4.0, a quad-core processor, a Super AMOLED Plus display, an 8MP rear-facing camera, and a front-facing 2MP camera.

The Google translation is difficult to follow but Samsung could, as it has done with the Galaxy S II, release different variants, including ones supporting improved cameras, 3D (something we already heard) and pen-technology.

For its part, Samsung has only confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy S III will not be unveiled at Mobile World Congress but will get its own event later.

Read more: ETNews (in Korean) [Google translation] (Source: BGR)

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