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Sony Ericsson announces vscreens.com

Sony Ericsson have just launched their vscreens Android app which allows Xperia owners to share images and presentations to other internet enabled devices using a cloud service.

Details from Sony Ericsson:

Recently, we tried a service from Sony Ericsson that makes showing images and presentations really easy from your Xperia: vscreens.com, a cloud service that allows you to make any big screen with a browser, like a PC, Google TV, PlayStation3 or Internet enabled screens,  display your content within seconds

With vscreens.com, you only need to download the app from Android Market, then set your browser on the big screen to vscreens.com and hold your phone up  so the app reads the QRcode in the screen, and that’s it! You can start showing off the great pictures you took on your latest trips to your friends and family, without the need of cables, bluetooth pairing or setting up things like  DNLA or SMB servers.

The service works with any device with Android 2.1 and higher versions, so you can use your Xperia phone or any other phone or device with Android.

Posted by: Matt

Super funky stand type cover thing for Asus Transformer Prime

Here is an excellent accessory that was revealed for the up-coming Asus Transformer Prime. It’s a magnetic folding cover, similar to the one for the Apple iPad, but it looks vastly improved and far more impressive. In fact, its design looks inspired by the art of origami, although much simpler to operate. Although there is no word on when this accessory will ship, (just as we aren’t sure about the Transformer Prime either), you can already order the origami like add-on on Amazon.de for EUR 39.99.
There is no word on whether a version will come to the States, but perhaps that might eventually happen.

Galaxy Nexus specs reminder

With the Galaxy Nexus hitting the high street today I thought we had better post the specifications online for those of you that are thinking of picking the device up. If you are not in the market for a new contract, which is the only way you can get it at the moment, the device will be available to purchase sim free very soon.

Although I have not used the device myself it does look a real beauty and for the first time with Android I feel pretty excited about Ice Cream Sandwich.

You can check out the devices full specs below along with some rather nice images of what may well be one of the best selling phones in the world over the next six months.

Orange officially announce the San Francisco II

We mentioned rumors of the Orange San Francisco II just last week. The network has today confirmed the ZTE made device will be hitting the shops towards the end of the month.

Orange had massive success last year with the original San Francisco and I don’t see any reason why things should be different this time around. The device is fantastic value for money and will set you back only £99.00 plus a £10.00 top up or from free with a contract.

The device is running Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread, has a 5-megapixel camera, 3.5-inch WVGA screen and an 800MHz processor. The Orange HD voice service and Signal Boost are also supported.

You can see more in the video below that Orange have released.

Galaxy Nexus goes on sale

Phones 4U have today started selling the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the first device to run the latest version of the Android OS, Ice Cream Sandwich. You can pick up the device from free with a £36 per month contract (24 month).

• Android Platform: The new Android platform has a redesigned user interface, allowing for better multitasking and more attractive visuals. New functionality includes Android Beam, a unique way to share and send content and Face Unlock, allowing you to access your phone with your face.
• 4.65-inch HD Super Amoled Touchscreen: The buttonless design features software navigation buttons, boosted by a resolution of 720p giving you ultimate viewing clarity. The large vivid display means you can play games or watch videos in swanky high definition.
• Dual-Core 1.2GHz CPU: The dual-core processor makes the handset powerful and super-speedy. It also works with HSPA+ to deliver high speed web browsing and it also ensures that video playback and game play is without lag.
• 5 Megapixel Camera: The 5 Megapixel low light optimised camera on the back of the phone lets you capture beautiful landscapes using the panoramic mode, records video at 1080p and introduces a new time lapse video mode. The Galaxy Nexus also features a front facing 1.3 Megapixel camera allowing you to video chat with friends wherever you are.

If you manage to pick one up please let us know your thoughts.

Posted by: James

Nokia Lumia 800 available today

Today may well be the day you have been waiting for. The Nokia Lumia 800 is now available so you had better get in quick. Most UK carriers will be supplying the new Windows Phone although Vodafone sent me a reminder email today so they get the plug here. They have an intro deal for the first 10,000 buyers which you can see below.

The black Nokia Lumia 800 is now available to buy from Vodafone, while the cyan version can also be pre-ordered from today on the same price plans.
The first 10,000 people to buy the Nokia Lumia 800 from Vodafone will receive £60 worth of vouchers to use over the first six months, including a case for their new phone, coffee at Starbucks, music from Zune or to put towards any purchase from Amazon.co.uk.

As the first Nokia handset to feature the Windows Phone operating system, the Nokia Lumia 800 gives users access to some amazing services, including Zune for music, Xbox LIVE for gaming and SkyDrive for online storage, with 25GB of capacity available as standard.

The Nokia Lumia 800 combines easy social networking, fast web browsing and a high-quality camera, as well as some unique Nokia services to further enhance the Windows Phone experience, including Nokia Drive and Nokia Music.

BBM Music launches in the UK

It’s been a busy day on the BlackBerry front. As well as announcing two new smartphones RIM also made BBM Music available here in the UK.

BBM Music is a cloud-based social music service which allows users to discover and share songs from the likes of Universal, Sony, Warner and EMI with your BBM contacts. The more friends you are connected to on BBM, the bigger your music library becomes. 

Here are the basics:

1 – Choose your 50 songs from a library of million of tracks. You’ll need the new BBM.

2 – Add new friends and you can add their songs to your collection too. The more friends you have, the more new songs you can discover – and share.

3 – You and your BBM Music Friends can share each other’s 50 songs and chat about them in real-time.

You can find more info within BlackBerry App World.

BlackBerry Curve 9380 Specification

The BlackBerry Curve 9380 was announced today and if the price is right this one could be rather attractive to many. Running BlackBerry 7 the 9380 comes packing a 806 MHz processor, a 3.2 inch capacitive display and a 5PM camera. These specs are pretty low end but that is not a surprise. If you are after the best touch screen BlackBerry experience then you need to look at a Torch. I believe that the Curve 9380 will have a place in the market but I cant see it taking over from the Curves we already have that come with a hardware keyboard.

We will have one of these in the house in the next day so expect a video followed by a full review.

I am looking forward to putting this one through its paces. You can see the specification below along with some additional photos.

BlackBerry Bold 9790 specification

With this mornings earlier announcement by RIM of the new BlackBerry Bold 9790 I thought we had better get the full specs up on the site. Personally I think this new Bold will be a big hit for RIM and I find it quite nice to think that consumers will soon be able to go into a retail store and have a choice of up to six BlackBerry smartphones running the newest version of the software, BlackBerry 7.

Specs wise the 9790 is not the flagship device but it does come with a 1GHz processor, 2.45 inch capacitive touch screen and the traditional full QWERTY keyboard that us BlackBerry users love.

You can see the full specs below along with some additional photos of the device.

Pre order the Galaxy Nexus from Three

The new Galaxy Nexus, available for pre-order from Three today, brings together the best Android software from Google and the best hardware from Samsung. It will be available in Three stores and from Three.co.uk in the next couple of weeks.

Android fans will be delighted to know that the Galaxy Nexus will be the first device in the UK to launch with the very latest version of Android, 4.0, also known as Ice Cream Sandwich. Ice Cream Sandwich includes the latest innovations in Android software, including Face Unlock, which uses facial recognition to unlock your phone, and integration with the new Google+ social network.

The Galaxy Nexus also features a true 4.65″ HD resolution screen (1280×720) with Samsung’s new HD super AMOLED technology. This allows for stunning video playback, HD gaming and vibrant pictures. HD super AMOLED means that your content is visible outside even in the brightest of conditions and has amazing viewing angles.

With a 1.2Ghz dual core processor delivering superfast graphics and increased power efficiency, slim line design, front and rear cameras, this metallic silver device is set to impress. The Galaxy Nexus also supports HSPA+ and RX diversity, so when Three’s HSPA+ network upgrade is completed at the end of the year, using the internet on the phone will be even quicker.