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Listen up Android fans. You thought the Sensation was a beast. Well imagine an Android phone based on the HTC Titan. That is what HTC will announce this week according to our tipster.
Like the Sensation XE, the XL will be pumping Beats Audio so expect those super headphones in the box. A few other sites have reported similar things over the past couple of weeks and indeed listed specs. Now, I cant confirm the specs so I am not going to list them but if we are going to get a 4.7 inch Android device I think it is pretty fair to say we would get a 1.5Ghz processor at least.
With the next iPhone being announced later today at least you Android fans now have something to look forward to in the coming weeks. The HTC Sensation XL sounds wonderful. Lets see if our reliable source is as reliable as we think.
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The HTC Sensation XE has arrived at The Smartphone Centre. This latest device includes a 4.3″ qHD display, powered by a 1.5GHz processor, the Android Operating System and sound by Beats Audio, the HTC Sensation XE is provided with custom made Beats headsets, engineered to deliver extraordinary sound.
HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio comes inbox with custom made Beats headsets, engineered to deliver extraordinary sound. The specially tuned software and user interface delivers the ultimate mobile audio experience we know you’ll appreciate. Featuring an aluminium unibody construction and designed with touches of red, the phone feels premium and looks beautiful inside and out.
HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio is powered by a blazing fast 1.5 GHz dual core processor. Now, you can easily multitask and surf the most visually rich websites at blazing speeds. Your apps will start up instantly and switching between multiple apps has never been easier.
HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio’s 4.3 inch expansive qHD display brings you an unprecedented movie watching experience when you are on the go. The audio experience is just as immersive. The phone automatically detects your Beats headset and optimises the output so your audio experience sounds extraordinary, just like the artist intended.
We posted the other day that the Motorola Defy+ is now on sale and the chaps at Clove have been kind enough to send one over for review.
I reviewed the original Defy and the main selling points for me were it being shock, water, dust and scratch resistant. This new version of the Defy does most of those however it seems to have lost the shock resistance which is a real shame.
That said, it has had an upgrade to its processor, now at 1Ghz which will please buyers. Running Android 2.3 the Motorola Defy+ comes with a reasonable price tag of only £246.00 including VAT sim free.
We will of course have a full review of the device online in the near future but in the meantime you can see the unboxing video below:
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We are now only one day away from Apples press event they are holding at their headquarters in Cupertino. The rumor squad has been working overtime over the past few months and as you may have noticed we have not paid it a lot of attention. Why, you may ask? Well, many sites have been reporting every rumor they can get their hands on and frankly most of it is a total waste of time as it is all rumor.
Sure, we may well get an iPhone 5 or an iPhone 4S or even something totally different but until tomorrow we will not know for sure.
Apple have once again done a sterling job at preventing leaks so the event tomorrow will have the worlds press and public reeled in waiting for the important announcement.
We will of course bring you the news as soon as we have it but in the meantime you will just have to be patient. Not long to wait.
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Samsung Electronics today announced a new addition to its mono-laser printer range, the ML-2955DW printer, which provides an efficient and versatile printing solution for single and small business users.
With an impressive print speed of up to 28ppm (A4) and a fast first page out time of less than 8.5 seconds, the device also boasts strong eco-credentials – reducing energy consumption and saving time and money.
“Samsung recognises that many single and small business users require high functionality and performance but are facing increasing pressure to reduce operating costs.” Dion Smith, General Manager, Samsung UKI Print Division. “The ML-2955DW printer delivers high levels of performance and functionality, while its low printing noise and reduced power consumption levels means they can easily be incorporated into any working environment.”
The new ML-2955DW has been designed to be environmentally friendly as well as highly economical. With the activation of the One touch ECO button, the ML-2955DW can deliver double sided printing, multiple pages onto a single sheet and can also skip blank pages, to further reduce paper wastage.
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The ZTE Libra is the new mid range Android Smartphone from Chinese technology company ZTE. The Libra has a simple, classic smartphone design with a capable 3.5 inch capacitive touchscreen and is powered by Android 2.2.2 Froyo and a 600MHz Qualcomm processor.
ZTE specialise in low budget, feature filled devices and the Libra is no exception. The vanilla Gingerbread installation is as lightweight on processing power and as customisable as Google originally intended, whilst the Flash enabled browser provides you access to rich web content. The 5.0 Megapixel auto focusing camera lets you take a sharp image under most conditions.
Available for £166.80 including VAT from Clove the Libra is pretty good value for money. You can see the unboxing video below along with the full specification. Continue Reading »
Following the recent global launch at IFA, Samsung has today announced that the latest device to join its Galaxy range, the Galaxy Note, will be available in the UK on 17th November 2011.
Simon Stanford, Managing Director, Mobile, Samsung UK and Ireland said: “We’re delighted with the overwhelming reception the Galaxy Note has received since it was announced earlier this month and are looking forward to offering Samsung customers a whole new smartphone experience. The Galaxy Note is a great example of Samsung’s passion for innovation by bringing to market a brand new category of mobile products. It is our fastest handset to date and brings together all the benefits of our award-winning smartphone technology and services.”
The Galaxy Note combines the benefits of a notebook with the portability of a smartphone. Thanks to its 5.3″ HD Super AMOLED screen, the largest, highest quality display available in any phone, consumers can view movies, photos, and documents, as well as play games on the device with crystal-clear clarity.
Someone at XDA seems to have spotted some screenshots of Nokia Maps for Windows Phone 7 over in the Marketplace. This is great news as Navigation apps here in the UK on the platform are lacking. The screenshot shown clearly shows a map of Central London.
With Nokia lagging behind on the the release of mango phones, compared to the likes of HTC and Samsung, could Nokia Maps be the unique selling tool they have up their sleeves?
If I was going to buy a Windows Phone I would more than likely get a Nokia if It came with free satellite navigation.
Hands up who agrees with me?
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If you are an HTC phone user on Windows Phone 7 you will be pleased to hear that HTC have updated their hub. The update is only available for Mango devices but if you have not received the Mango update yet it is only a matter of time. Microsoft have said all phones should be offered the new version of the OS over the next few weeks.
George over at wpcentral has done a nice demo video comparing the new version of the HTC Hub compared to the old and as you will see HTC have made some nice changes.
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Blaq has been around for some time on the BlackBerry PlayBook but recently got an update bringing some nice few features to the application.
As well as bug fixes the following features have been implemented so I thought I would give you a brief run through on video of the app. It is without doubt the best Twitter application on the device.
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- Refreshing new icon – Crisp lines, bold colors.
- Native notifications – Native notifications provide an easy way of knowing when you need to get back to Blaq. It’s also configurable. More on that later.
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- Real-time Indicator – To make it easy to understand if your tweets are updating in real time, we’ve added a convenient indicator.
- Read without interruption – Timelines (Home, Mentions and Direct Messages) now pause once you being scrolling so you have a chance to catch up without new tweets pushing you down.
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