HTC, a Taiwanese mobile manufacturer, has been known to provide exceptional and unforgettable Smartphones. Some of their previously successful releases are the HTC Legend and HTC Wildfire.
Anyone can agree that HTC is doing a great job in satisfying the needs of their consumers. Their mobiles are well praised and much appreciated. No wonder HTC seems to be a tough competitor of iPhone and the BlackBerry. The HTC Desire is another mobile that Smartphone enthusiasts are sure to look forward to having. Let us talk more about it.
Looking Good
If you are looking for a mobile that will stand out because of its design and functionality, then the HTC Desire smartphone should be number one on your list. The design is very pleasing and attractive to the eye. The main highlight of the HTC Desire is its humungous touch screen that measures 3.7 inches.
You can just imagine how big that is. The screen is AMOLED capacitive which is compatible with 16M colours. You would enjoy viewing pictures more because of its high resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. It has an accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate, multi-touch capability, a proximity sensor and a highly functional optical trackpad as well.
This kind of touch screen is surely one of kind. Once you have this mobile, you are sure to be the envy of many.
More to Beauty
When looking for a mobile to purchase, don’t just go for the most beautiful mobile available in the market without knowing the kind of features it offers. Good thing is that the HTC Desire is more than just a pretty face, it comes loaded with great features that you would surely need.
The most basic feature it offers is its compatibility with the 2G or 3G network. This means it will perfectly work with GSM 850 /1800 / 900 / 1900 and HSDPA 2100 / 900. With data connectivity it brags that it offers GPRS, EDGE, WIFI, WLAN and Bluetooth. Therefore you will be able to access the internet freely and share files as well.
Tags: AMOLED, EDGE, GPRS, HTC, HTC-Desire, HTC-Legend, HTC-Wildfire, Wifi
Electronic digital keys are a very interesting solution to a lot of problems about having bulky key chains and a too many key to sort around with when one is trying to open a door while carrying some hefty luggage. It is a lot easier to use too, simply pressing the touch screen with a few commands will be enough to open the door.
However, the convenience is not the only factor that one has to consider –electronically locking doors and relying on wireless technology to open the lock also has its own set of security drawbacks.
Anyway, it seems that there are plenty of rumors pointing to the use of NFC technology on the upcoming iPhone 5. With the iPhone 4 just having recently, been launched, it seems odd that the next device in the series would be brought up so early. But with the issues with the Apple antenna brings up the possibility that Apple is planning to move on to the next model as soon as possible.
So what is the deal with NFC?
NFC, or near field communication, is an old technology that has yet to be fully utilized by mobile phones. There are pros and cons to the issue, but the biggest con lies in the fact that the phone is a security hazard. Having the device getting lost is already a big problem. Unlike credit cards and keys that are often kept in the bag, pockets, purse or what not, most people walk around using their mobile phones.
It is likely that during the course of a dinner outside, a person would pull out a mobile phone and use it rather to fish out the car keys and play around with it mindlessly. In any case, it will be interesting to see how Apple is able to twist the technology around to get more people to support it.
Tags: Apple, Apple-iPhone, Apple-iPhone-4, Apple-iPhone-5, NFC
The average Android smart phone comes with a basic touch screen interface. In fact, that is all that a user needs to properly navigate the user interface. Occasionally, there are some devices that come equipped with physical keyboards; phones such as the Motorola Milestone and the Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro. But this time, there is a new form factor that will be using the Google Android operating system: a Samsung handset using the BlackBerry form factor.
Sure, we can all refer to it as a portrait keyboard with a wide display, but everyone knows that these types of mobile phones bear an uncanny resemblance to the famous smart phones made by RIM. Anyway, one can only think that Samsung is planning to delve into the mobile business market with this new form factor that they are trying out.
Right now, there are no official or even leaked images of the Galaxy Q, so at best, we can all just imagine a Samsung Galaxy S with a cut down touch screen display and a four row keyboard on the face of the device. It should work, but most regular users will still opt for the more familiar Galaxy S smart phone.
It seems that with their successful run in the past few quarters, Samsung now has the freedom to let loose and experiment with new designs for smart phones. Surprisingly, they chose the Android OS to be running on this device instead of the proprietary Bada OS.
The Galaxy Q’s release date is still unconfirmed for now, but considering the device’s specifications, it should be released sometime before the end of this year. The device is also said to be running the new Samsung Hummingbird 1GHz processor, the success of the Q will show the power of Samsung’s latest CPU.
Tags: Google, Google-Android, Hummingbird-CPU, Samsung, Samsung-Galaxy-Q, Samsung-Galaxy-S
According to 3 UK, the Apple iPhone 4 is about to be released this week. The virtual network operator has made the announcement earlier and has confirmed that interested buyers may call ahead to schedule an appointment with 3 UK store staff so that they may be accommodated on launch day.
So far, it is not known if there will be a queue for 3 stores, but with the demand for the iPhone 4 still going strong, it is likely that customer will certainly need to book an appointment in advance to be able to get a handset on the release date. It has also been announced that 3 UK stores will be opening early this July 30th so expect to have booking options available quite early in the morning as well.
Of course, many smart phone fans might be wondering if the iPhone 4 from 3 UK will come with a complementary iPhone 4 bumper. The answer, so far, is a no. According to Apple, the only way to acquire the free bumper is for users to download the official Apple bumper app from iTunes and use their account to acquire the accessory. This allows Apple to keep track of which users have already been given free bumpers to.
For those wondering why a bumper is important, this is because the iPhone 4’s antenna is faulty. A small portion of the antenna is exposed in the lower edge on the side of the handset. This portion of the iPhone 4, when touched, will cause the device to lose signal. In the middle of a conversation, touching this part accidentally will most likely lead to a dropped call.
While Apple is not willing to make a massive recall to fix all iPhone 4, they have announced that they will be giving out free iPhone 4 bumpers that would keep the antenna from being exposed.
Tags: 3-mobile, antenna, Apple, Apple-iPhone, Apple-iPhone-4, apps
Several years ago, people would say that word of mouth is no longer a powerful advertising tool. With mass media in its growth the most successful advertisements were often the ones with the most air time on television, the largest billboards, the most posters and the widest streamers.
People could still give out recommendations to friends and family, but word of mouth can only travel so far. Unless you were a journalist or elsewhere in the media, a personal opinion and recommendation is not going to change the future of your favorite corner book store.
Today, a single Tweeted opinion can be as powerful as the most expensive commercial air time during a major sports event.
This is the world that we live in today, highly influenced by three major factors: better smart phone technology, the growth of social networking and the improvement of mobile wireless technology. Information can be sent, received and share instantly, not just among small circles of friends, but across hundreds and thousands of linked acquaintances, colleagues, peers, co-workers and other contacts.
In a portion of the findings from research firm Gartner’s study, it was revealed that may people rely heavily on what people in their social network say regarding products and services. The study covered the influence of social networking in the purchasing habits of over 4000 consumers from all over the world.
According to Gartner, the realm of social networking is a highly underutilized tool for marketing that many commercial companies are failing to tap to into. Despite the already large number of ads that appear all over sites such as Facebook and sponsored Tweets there are still plenty of avenues left unexplored, and many brands still without an online presence.
One could say that smart phone technology and the internet have turned the concept of marketing into a full circle –giving the power of influence back to the consumers. From what we are seeing, it looks like the progress has pushed marketing beyond its’ original scope.
Tags: Facebook, Internet, smartphones, social-networking, technology, Twitter
Everyone who has postponed purchasing an iPhone simply because they are waiting for the white version of the popular handset will be sorely disappointed to know that its release has again been delayed. Apple CEO Steve Jobs previously announced that the white version of the iPhone 4 was due to be stocked on shelves at the end of this month.
Contrary to what he said however, Apple’s official statement last Friday declared that the much coveted version will not be available until later this year. Apparently the delay can be attributed to how hard it is to actually make white iPhone 4s:
“White models of Apple’s new iPhone 4 have continued to be more challenging to manufacture than we originally expected, and as a result they will not be available until later this year. The availability of the more popular iPhone 4 black models is not affected”
Does it sound familiar? It was just how Apple explained the delay for the white version experienced during the preorder period for the iPhone 4. The extension will surely disappoint many fans who have been putting off buying an iPhone 4 and those eagerly waiting to trade in the black version of the device for its fairer counterpart.
It is surprising that Steve Jobs, being the authority on all things that is iPhone 4, was seemingly optimistic about the white iPhone’s release just two weeks ago during the emergency conference. The bad news may have been delayed to prevent irking fans further after the repeated bad press that the reception problems have caused. Or it may be a strategy to draw in more customers as the hype and media attention centered on the device increases.
As of now, there is no tentative date of release or any word if the white version will have any hardware tweaks (like, say, a better positioned antenna) compared to the original black.
Tags: antenna, Apple, Apple-iPhone, Apple-iPhone-4, Steve-Jobs, White-iPhone-4
Fans of Google’s Android smart phones now have a new device to look forward to: the new Stream handset from electronics manufacturer Acer. The handset has been designed to deliver a complete Android experience when it comes to high end devices, which places the Stream on the same bracket as the Google Nexus One, HTC Desire, Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10, Samsung i9000 Galaxy S and Dell Streak Mini 5.
The only thing about the Acer Stream that buyers should remember is that online retailer eXpansys has retail exclusivity on the device, making it a very elusive Android smart phone. For those not too keen on ordering online, you might want to consider getting one of the other Android devices mentioned above.
For others, the Stream is very impressive handset that is worth trying out for one’s self.
The device’s look and form factor are pretty reminiscent of the Motorola Milestone –only this phone has better features but lacks a slide out QWERTY keyboard. But it does have those stylish line forms and slightly molded edges that give the handset a very solid look. At only 140 grams, the device is light and easy to handle, do not worry about placing it on your pocket as it will not encumber users.
The 3.7 inch AMOLED touch screen display easily matches the visual quality of all other smart phones in the bracket –with the exception of the Samsung Galaxy S which uses a super AMOLED screen. The Streak’s screen has a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels which makes viewing both websites and videos quite the experience.
The handset has plenty of focus on its HDMI features. The 5 mega pixel camera records videos at 720p HD (30 FPS) and it even comes with a mini HDMI output port for viewing content on larger screen displays.
Tags: 5-mega-pixel, Acer, Acer-Stream, AMOLED, Google-Android, QWERTY
The Google Online Store only sells one product: the Nexus One Android smart phone. Now, the store has been taken down and the Nexus One is no longer available through this specific channel.
When asked about the move, Google stated that the Nexus One has already achieved what Google wanted and expected of the handset. With many other Android devices already being released, it is hard to imagine that the Android community would insist that the handset stay available.
Either way, Vodafone UK is still offering the handset on certain contracts. Since it has not been announced how much stocks they have or how long they plan on offering the Nexus One, those who intend to own this Google branded smart phone ought to get one as soon as possible.
The Nexus One, despite not being a major selling handset, is actually an impressive piece of technology. The device comes with a 3.7 inch AMOLED capacitive touch screen display, providing users with both amazing visual quality as well as responsive and accurate touch controls. The 1GHz Qualcomm MSM7227 Snapdragon CPU gives the Nexus One all the necessary power and speed to handle any app and feature without skipping a beat.
The handset also comes with a 5 mega pixel camera, support for WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS and all the usual smart phone features. Google has added in an upgraded version of the speech detection software –which gives the Nexus One speech to text features. Users can even use speech commands to initiate search queries as well.
This handset is loaded with Android 2.1 Éclair, and is compatible with the new Android 2.2 Froyo update. Froyo makes the Android OS run faster (both the UI and browser has been upgraded), and it will also be compatible with the newly launched Adobe Flash Player version 10.1.
Tags: 5-mega-pixel, AMOLED, Android-2.1-Eclair, Android-2.2-Froyo, Google, Google-Android, Google-Nexus-One, Qualcomm-Snapdragon, Vodafone
Owners of the Apple iPhone 4 are getting several options from Apple, and none of these are going to be solving the antenna, issue. Still, it is nice to have a choice every now and then. According to Steve Jobs, current owners of the iPhone 4 may choose to have their handset fully refunded to Apple –no questions asked. As for those willing to stick it out for the device, they will have a choice of various iPhone 4 casings that will help the device function no matter what way it will be held.
The sad part here is that most of the people who are going to bear with the troublesome antenna of the iPhone 4 are Apple’s very own fans and followers, and it is hard to deny the fact that these folks deserve a whole lot better than just a free case. Apple should at least give the users a substantial rebate or discount on repair costs –as no one should really stick with a handset that is practically broken already.
For those who missed out on the details of the emergency conference that Apple gave last Friday night, Steve Jobs basically went up onstage and practically denied that the iPhone 4 really has an issue.
The man managed to insult RIM, Samsung and HTC with a single slide as well as tell the world that the iPhone 4’s antenna has no real problems –with a straight face.
In any case, it is hard to imagine what form of bizarre time wasting rituals Apple might have at Cupertino that it took them a whole 22 days before they decided that they were powerless about the situation and should simply give out free casings to all iPhone 4 users.
On a more interesting note, it seems that the status quo for Apple is about to change once September 30 hits.
Tags: antenna, Apple, Apple-iPhone, Apple-iPhone-4, HTC, RIM, Samsung, Steve-Jobs
While it would be too much if we called foul, after all, everyone is entitled to their own opinion. However, one can also argue that Microsoft’s upcoming Windows Phone 7 did not deserve the outright slamming that it received from one of InfoWorld’s tech bloggers, Galen Gruman.
The issue he points out is that the OS is not even worth a lump a coal (or is only as valuable as one). Gruman lays out several points regarding this matter: first off, the OS style seems to be heavily theorized on the concept that Apple had last 2007 about making the user interface dynamic.
The UI is described as awkward and unsophisticated –which is actually odd. We have all seen video demonstrations of the UI where you can tap on anything on the screen and bring up a quick lists of tasks attributed to the content.
Click on a contact and you can choose to call, email, find the address on a map, or bring up a history of conversations with that person and more. Click on an image and you will have options to edit the file, attach it to an email, send it through SMS, or even upload it online.
It’s a simple one touch policy that brings it on the same level as the First ELSE (which was cancelled due to financial concerns of the developers and not because people are not interested in it).
Tiles are pretty hard to bash, after all, the sizes are actually quite variable (size is something that Gruman is so peeved about). And compared to widgets, the Tiles are far more convenient and easier to use. Maybe it is just us, but having 4 continuously live active boxes onscreen at a time is enough. Filling a touch screen with widgets just reeks of excessiveness.
Tags: Apple, FirstELSE, InfoWorld, Microsoft, Windows-Phone-7
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