Friday, July 3rd, 2009
In the near future, Motorola as per its latest strategy likely to concentrate on the low to mid-range smartphone segment and is expected to launch a number of new devices. Right from its earlier policy in 2005, like Motorola had done with Razr back, this is a remarkable change from that.
Motorola is proved to be unable to compete with the likes of Apple iPhone and RIM in the high-end segment and thus is now targeting the low-end segment in which it is having surety for getting more margins from sales. Android OS which is free is used in this smartphones.
The main objective for this is also to increase the company’s dwindling market share that has been on a constant slide over the past year or so. Moreover, due to the recession time the company thinks that it makes sense to concentrate more on the mid and low-end segment that involves lesser capital to develop and manufacture newer products.
With the new strategy Motorola expects an increase up to 20% in the number of units shipped. This possible could lead to the turnaround the company is in need of since long. Hope so and lets check it out in future.
[Via: infibeam]
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Thursday, July 2nd, 2009
NEC has released yet another netbook – the LaVie Light Lui. This netbook will probably arrive in Japan (obviously), Asia and/or Europe, but it looks likely that NEC will give US a miss yet again, since there hasn’t been any NEC netbooks available Stateside to date on an official basis.
This is a pity, really, since the LaVie Light Lui comes with the following :-
- 1.66GHz Intel Atom N280 processor
- 1GB RAM
- 160GB hard drive
- Windows XP Home
- 10.1″ 1,024 x 600 pixel display
- 802.11b/g Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 2.1 connectivity
- 1.3-megapixel webcam
[Via: ubergizmo]
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Tuesday, June 30th, 2009
HTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile phones unveiled the new flagship device, HTC Touch Pro2. Integrating innovative simplicity with unique style and an intuitive interface, the device balances function, form and cutting-edge technology to personalize the communication and mobile Internet experience.
“The HTC Touch Pro2 introduce a mobile communication experience that simplifies how we communicate with people in our lives whether through voice, text or email,” said Peter Chou, president and CEO, HTC Corp. “HTC is delivering the latest, cutting-edge sophistication in a broad portfolio of mobile phones that improve how people live, work and communicate.”
HTC TouchFLO 3D Integrated With Windows Mobile - The HTC Touch Pro2 utilize HTC’s latest TouchFLO 3D interface. TouchFLO 3D has been more deeply integrated into a customized version of Windows Mobile 6.1 to deliver more consistency throughout Windows Mobile applications and menus.
Focused on making navigation easier and more intuitive, TouchFLO 3D brings important information to the top-level user interface, including quick access to people, messaging, email, photos, music and weather. As part of this improved Windows Mobile integration the touch focus areas have been enlarged to be more finger-touch friendly.
Bringing People Together - With the HTC Touch Pro2, HTC is introducing a new people-centric communication approach, providing a single contact view that displays the individual conversation history of contacts regardless of whether voice, text or email were used. This can be viewed from the contact card or the in-call screen during a phone conversation, ensuring the latest communication contact-by-contact is always at hand.
Simplifying How People Access Their Information - Continuing its commitment to making the mobile Internet easier and more enjoyable, the HTC Touch Pro2 introduce HTC’s Push Internet technology. HTC Push Internet alleviates slow downloading and rendering of Web pages on a mobile phone. Users can preselect their favorite Websites to get immediate access to them when needed.
HTC Touch Pro2 - Designed for business professionals, the HTC Touch Pro2 is architected with distinct style and strength while delivering the most powerful productivity experience available on a mobile phone. Leveraging HTC’s TouchFLO 3D, people-centric communication and Push Internet technology, the Touch Pro2 features a high-resolution 3.6-inch widescreen VGA display for an expanded viewing area and large finger-friendly QWERTY keyboard.
With improved battery life, expandable memory, a touch-sensitive zoom bar as well as gravity, proximity and ambient light sensors, the Touch Pro2 is optimized for touch as well as heavy email use.
Introducing HTC Straight Talk For HTC Touch Pro2 - The new HTC Touch Pro2 leverages voice in a new way to create one of the most sophisticated communication experiences found on a mobile phone. HTC’s new Straight Talk technology delivers an integrated email, voice and speakerphone experience. Users can transition seamlessly from email to single or multi-party conference calls and turn any location into a conference room.
In addition to the new simplified calling experience, Straight Talk includes an innovative mechanical and acoustic design that features a sophisticated speakerphone experience similar to those found in corporate boardrooms.
Straight Talk delivers a high-fidelity voice and sound experience enhanced by asymmetric speakers and advanced noise suppression with full duplex acoustics. When the Touch Pro2 is flipped over it automatically turns into a conference room speakerphone system.
[Via: infibeam]
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Tuesday, June 23rd, 2009
After Samsung India ZTE is planning to launch the solar powered phone that would be operating on the Android platform. The proficiency expertise will be utilized from the earlier solar-powered phone christened as the Coral 200 Solar by the company.
Probably, the handset will be al set with the rear-mounted solar panels. It claims to be the futuristic ideal phone. Even when the handsets are down the road, possibly, the photovoltaic displays would be functional. Irrespective of the side they are facing, they can still absorb the sun’s power.
ZTE’s current solar panels are capable of charging the phone for 15 minutes of call time for each hour in the sun, says a report by Ubergizmo. The conventional way can also be used to charge the handset. The launch for the phone is scheduled in Q2 2010. The handset price is expected to be approximately $40.
[Via: infibeam]
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Friday, June 19th, 2009
Today, the world’s largest PC vendor, Acer announced that it will launch nine models of handheld mobile devices in the country, making its foray into the increasingly competitive smartphone sector in India.
The price of the smartphones ranges from Rs 16,000 to Rs 35,000. Acer is planning to achieve the position in top five in smartphones within coming three to five years.
Aymar de Lencquesaing, senior corporate VP Acer Inc and president Smart Handheld Business Group said that, “Our goal is to be in the top five within three to five years”. Out of the global smartphone market company is planning to garner 6-7 per cent share in the next three to five years.
The company might see competition from the existing providers such as Nokia, Samsung, Apple and HTC, even though the company is bullish in Indian market. Despite slump in demand for mobile phones caused by the global economic slowdown, the demand for –Smartphones — a mobile phone which offers advance computer-like capabilities is likely to grow, says Lencquesaing.
Lencquesaing said that, “This official launch in India marks the first step of our Smart Handheld Business Group in one of the world’s largest and fastest growing mobile market”. These smartphones will be available through the distribution partner of Acer, Vision Distribution in India.
[Via: infibeam]
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Thursday, June 4th, 2009
After iPhone it is the turn of G-phones. The much in news Google Android phone is supposed to hit the Indian market by July-end, with topnotch handset makers HTC, Motorola and Samsung firming up plans to ship the device to the country. It is learnt that Samsung is planning on shipping the Google Android phone by July, as part of its global launch.
Andy Rubin, senior director for Mobile Platforms for Google announced around 18 phones based on the Android operating system which would be available in the market worldwide by the year-end.
With the launch of the system, the G-phone will compete against other mobile operating systems such as Microsoft Windows mobile, RIM’s BlackBerry platform, Apple’s proprietary iPhone and Symbian, on Nokia handsets.
The leading mobile phone manufacturers like HTC, Motorola and Samsung are planning to bring in the device to the Indian market. A person close to the development mentioned the first Android phone G1 from HTC and witnessed positive responses from the US market after its launch late last year.
“India is a growth market and mobile manufacturers are launching all the latest product lines, and Android will not be left behind. The first phone will hit the market in July. Motorola is also planning to launch it in November,” he said.
Ajay Sharma, country head, HTC India, told Financial Chronicle that the company was shipping the new HTC Magic G2 phone for the UK market. However, he declined to share any dates on the India launch.
“Every Android device requires clearance from Google, since it is based on the Android operating system. We cannot share any exact date for the launch of the Android phone in the Indian market, but it is likely to be launched by the end of this year. Globally, we have two handset models G1 with T-Mobile and the recently launched Magic G2,” Sharma said.
The Motorola spokesperson said, “We will be shipping Android products this year and are excited about the upcoming portfolio. However, we are not making any announcements on Android-based products at this time.”
In addition to this, ASUS, Huawei, Sony Ericsson, Motorola, Samsung and HTC have partnered together under the open handset alliance to bring in devices on the Android platform.
[Via: infiebeam]
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Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009
LG is about to launch its new innovation in the form of two new handsets GW520 and GT505 touchscreen phones. LG GW520 and GT505 offer easy access to the internet anytime, anywhere. These handsets are equipped to provide real-time updates as alerts from various social networking sites.
When compared with LG KS360, the latest GW520 and GT505 comprises of upgraded messaging functions, allowing users to read at the very moment updates are posted on the sites. Apart from these users may also update their profiles, status and photos. Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync for business accounts and push email feature for personal accounts is also made available in these phones.
Jeremy Newing, Marketing Head, LG Mobile UK, informs, “Mobile communications have been about more than just voice based calls for a long time, but consumers are now demanding more than just SMS and IM services. They want the kind of messaging and social networking features previously the preserve of high end handsets on a wide range of models, and that is what LG is offering. We recognize the demand for mobile devices that enable quick and easy interaction with social network sites as a growing market. LG aspires to be at the forefront of this with the launch of these great mobile phones”.
LG GW520 touchscreen mobile phone features a 3.0 megapixel camera, sliding QWERTY keypad, HSDPA 7.2 and WAP 2.0 browser. LG520 also adds up 2.8 inch complete touchscreen along with 3G enabled networks. An intimated character can be attached to a contact with the use of the integrated LiveSquare function. For easy and quick access to a contact, just click on this character.
The Wisepilot software helps in providing easy turn by turn navigation option to LG GT505. GT505 also offers voice instructions and 2D/3D mapping along with a 30 days free trial of Wisepilot software. The wide range of features of GT505 also includes GPS, WiFi, 5megapixel camera, HDSPA 3.6 and 3-inch full touchscreen along with 3G enabled networks.
[Via: infibeam]
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Saturday, May 30th, 2009
LG has unveiled the LG GW520, a social networking device that adds something to the standard messaging experience offered by most cell phones. The GW520 features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard that makes messaging convenient and a unique “push” social networking element to help people keep in touch.
With high-speed 3G HSDPA data connectivity, users can grab their email and attachments faster than ever. A 3 megapixel camera can take photographs that will appear vivid on the device’s 2.8-inch touchscreen display.
The phone also includes LG’s LiveSquare, which allows users to add custom animated characters to their homescreen to represent the friends and family they call the most.
The GW520 ‘pushes’ social networking updates to users so they’re able to instantly see what their favorite people are up to, as well. The LG GW520 will be available across most UK networks in June.
[Via: unwiredview]
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Friday, May 29th, 2009
Sony Ericsson’s Satio is nearly completed and ready to be released to the masses, with its main focus being the 12.1-megapixel camera – touted to be the sharpest ever for cellphones, at least for a while. It comes with a touch focusing system that centers on the image area selected on-screen by the user.
The inclusion of Xenon flash and unique software allows you to dub your own self-styled commentary on photo slideshows, giving it a unique streak compared to other cellphones. It will be powered by the Symbian operating system, featuring customized clients for Facebook and YouTube.
[Via: uberphones]
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Sunday, May 24th, 2009
Main Features Of HTC Lancaster:
- QWERTY
- Tri-band EDGE with dual-band AT&T 3G
- 3 MP Fixed-focus camera
- aGPS
- MicroSD
- ARM11 processor
- 2.8″ QVGA 240 x 320 touch display
- Unique HTC Social Messaging User Interface
[Via: unwirdview]
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