Garmin is teaming with INRIX, leaders in the field of traffic intelligence technology, to provide up-to-the-minute traffic information across the DAB (Digital Audio Broadcast) network. This starts in the UK with the release of Garmin’s DEZL760 device.
By leveraging the latest breakthroughs in DAB technology:
· INRIX will help Garmin deliver better, more detailed live traffic data, updated more frequently and without an internet connection
· This new generation of “Garmin 3D Traffic Live” will provide Garmin customers access to fully featured live traffic information without any subscription costs
· Garmin is able to offer subscription free live traffic services for life!
· This brand new service will be showcased on the new DEZL760 in their booth throughout IFA
Garmin, the global leader in satellite navigation, is ready to change the impact of traffic for its customers forever by providing its fastest and most accurate 3D traffic services to date.
Following HTC’s announcement of the new HTC Desire X I’m pleased to be able to share the full spec sheet with you.
Really excited by this handset, it looks beautiful and has a decent spec sheet to boot!
HTC Desire X specification:
- SIZE: 118.5 x 62.3 x 9.3 mm
- WEIGHT: 114 grams with battery
- DISPLAY: 4-inch touch screen with WVGA 480 x 800 resolution, super LCD screen
- CPU SPEED:Dual-core 1 GHz (Snapdragon S4)
- PLATFORM:Android 4.0.4 (ICS) with HTC Sense 4
- MEMORY: Total storage: 4 GBi
- RAM: 768 MB
- Dropbox: 25 GB of free online storage with Dropbox for two years
- EXPANSION SLOT: Supports micro SD memory card for additional storage (card not included)
- NETWORKING: 3G (WCDMA): Europe/Asia: 900/2100 MHz, ANZ: 850/2100 MHz
- 2G (GSM/GPRS/EDGE): 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
- HSDPA 7.2, HSUPA 5.76
- Proximity sensor
- Ambient light sensor
- G-Sensor
- 3.5 mm stereo audio jack
- Bluetooth® 4.0 aptX enabled with FTP/OPP for file transfer, A2DP for wireless stereo headsets, and PBAP for phonebook access from the car kit
- Wi-Fi®: 802.11b/g/n (2.4GHz)
- DLNA compliant for wirelessly streaming media from/to a compatible TV, computer or electronic equipment
- Micro-USB (cable included) (5-pin micro-USB 2.0)
- CAMERA: 5 megapixel camera, F2.0 aperture, wide angle 28 mm lens, Auto focus and Tap to focus, LED flash with SmartFlash
- Dedicated HTC ImageChip
- Face and smile detection
- Intelligent group shot mode
- Geo tagging
- Instant Capture with quick access from lockscreen to activate camera instantaneously
- Studio-quality sound with Beats Audio built in
- Enhanced Bluetooth stereo audio quality (APT-X CODEC for BT A2DP)
- HD voice compliant (subject to network availability)
- FM radio
Posted by: Matt
At a small event in London yesterday, HTC gave us a chance to take a look at their latest Android smartphone to bare the Desire name, the HTC Desire X.
It’s been a while since this last Desire handset but this latest one is all about the delivering awesome camera performance and, thanks to Beats Audio, superior sound.
Designed to be an affordable smartphone while still being able to deliver stunning performance with dual-core S4 processor and 768MB ram.
Oh and did we forget to mention it’s a really sexy looking handset too?
Check out the full press release below along with a nice selection of photos.
Today at the Samsung Mobile Unpacked event held at IFA, in Berlin, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Note II, a whole new level of innovation for the Galaxy Note category. The new Samsung Galaxy Note II enables unique experiences in personalised and expressive content creation making it the ultimate smartphone for on-the-go creativity.
Simon Stanford, Vice President, Telecommunications and Networks, Samsung UK and Ireland, said: “Last year at IFA, we launched the Galaxy Note, which opened a new category of smart mobile devices. This year, again at IFA, we are delighted to introduce the Galaxy Note II, which will encourage users to ‘unleash their creativity.’ With an unbeatable viewing experience and unique features, our customers can capture their ideas faster, express thoughts freely and manage tasks more efficiently. This device provides creativity for all, with an extraordinary experience.”
Since the first introduction of the Galaxy Note category, Samsung has continued to enhance and expand Galaxy Note product experiences. In May 2012, Samsung introduced ‘Premium Suite’ software upgrade for enhanced user experiences: With the Ice Cream Sandwich OS upgrade, Samsung offered innovative new features such as Shape Match and Formula Match. In mid August, Samsung expanded the category with the Galaxy Note 10.1, which has a 10.1 inch large screen, multiscreen features for ultimate multitasking, and a natural S Pen experience with enhanced features for users’ productivity, creativity and learning ability.
The Samsung Galaxy Note II helps to unleash users’ creative inner spark by letting them discover information faster, capture ideas, and express them more organised and efficiently. This is easily achieved using the new S Pen, which provides a more precise and natural writing experience that feels like writing with a pen and paper. For all people who want to be creative, different and unique, Samsung Galaxy Note II will be the ideal device to carry everywhere.
Today at IFA in Berlin Sony announced their new flagship phone – the Xperia T which will appear in the next James Bond film. Xperia T combines Sony’s best screen, camera and connectivity to provide consumers with the best HD experience with which to enjoy content on any screen, any time. Xperia T builds on the same design language first introduced by the award-winning* Xperia arc and Xperia arc S – combining a slim form factor with an emphasis on the display for excellent viewing.
Xperia T key features:
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4.6″ HD Reality Display powered by the Mobile BRAVIA® Engine for razor sharp clarity
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13MP fast capture camera that goes from sleep mode to snap in just over a second
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Full 1080p HD video recording capabilities and a 720p HD front camera for the highest quality content
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Easy connectivity with ‘One-touch’ function enabled by NFC
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PlayStationT Certified
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Latest generation 1.5GHz dual core processor for improved battery life, fast performance and ultra sharp graphics
· Android version 4.0.4 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Will be upgraded to Android version 4.1 (Jelly Bean) following launch. Detailed timing to follow
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MHL connectivity for viewing content on a big screen without the need for a charger
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Use Xperia TV Dock with MHL to HDMI converter and charging connector to enjoy photos and videos on an HDMI enabled TV
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In some markets Xperia T will be known as Xperia TX
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Available in Black, Silver and White colours
Posted by: James
The LG Optimus L9 will continue the stylish L-Series lineup of smartphones with its global debut. Following the successful launches of the Optimus L3, Optimus L5, and Optimus L7 earlier this year, the Optimus L9 is anticipated to continue in the success of the L-Series emphasizing premium design heritage developed from LG’s design leadership.
Inheriting LG’s premium L-Style design philosophy, the Optimus L9 has a 9.1mm thin body with a slimming metallic streak and modern square style that offers a comfortable grip from its slim and stylish design.
The largest-in-class 4.7-inch IPS display of the Optimus L9 offers clear and true-to-life images with incredible detail for comfortable viewing experience. The high-density 2,150mAh SiO+ battery allows users to enjoy the various new UX features all day long with maximized performance while retaining its incredibly sleek design.
The Optimus L9 was also developed to be a smarter smartphone through LG’s differentiated UX features, such as the QTranslator and My Style Keypad function along with the ever-popular QMemo.
The QTranslator function instantly translates not only words, but also entire sentences and phrases with a simple scan from nearly 44 foreign languages to 64 user languages. Using Optical Character Recognition (OCR) technology, it recognizes letters upon scanning with the camera and utilizes electronic dictionary or online translation engine to translate words, sentences or phrases.
Gareth and Matt meet this week to discuss the recent result in the Apple/Samsung case. There is a new tablet from that little French company Gareth likes, seasonally and Matt bids farewell to a reluctant hero.
Everything Everywhere, the parent company of T-Mobile and Orange has signed a five year deal with Mastercard to enable digital payments on the two networks. The plans involve rolling out NFC payment options at over 100,000 retailers in the UK.
Everything Everywhere chief marketing officer Gerry McQuade said: “Working with MasterCard is an important step in making mobile contactless payments more widely available for our 27 million customers. By moving our existing co-branded card offers onto mobile devices, we are closer to a world where our customers will be able to use their phone to pay for travel to work, pay for small purchases and take advantage of loyalty rewards from their favourite retail outlets.”
MasterCard UK and Ireland president Marion King added: “We’re delighted to be working with Everything Everywhere, the UK’s leading mobile operator. MasterCard’s vision is of a world beyond cash, where consumers and small businesses alike can benefit from simple payments using smart technology. The partnership we are announcing today builds on our strong heritage in the mobile payments space and ensures that MasterCard remains the partner of choice for leading businesses in the UK.”
Although NFC has been around for some time now it is not in frequent use in our everyday lives. Maybe this will change in the not to distant future?
Posted by: James
Source: mobilenewcwp
Once upon a time ‘back to school’ meant a trip to WH Smiths and buying half-a-dozen new pens and a new ruler. Nowadays though it seems that everything from printers to mobile phones are included on that back to school offering, a trip to your local supermarket reveals a whole aisle of ‘essential’ items for the most discerning of school kids.
Having a 4 year old starting school I am acutely aware of the kit that they expect to take to school. Of course, not every 4 year old needs a smartphone for school!
Check out some of the best offers from the folks over at eXpansys below.
Following Apple’s success in court against Samsung last week Apple have now requested a temporary injunction against 8 Samsung phones, preventing their sale in the US.
According to The Verge, in order for Apple to successfully have the devices banned it must convince the court that the company face irreparable harm if sales were allowed to continue. The court is scheduled to address the injunction in a hearing set for September 20th.
Posted by: Matt
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