Earlier this week I was lucky enough to get hands on with the three new ‘One Series’ devices HTC have just officially announced at Mobile World Congress. Sticking to the unibody design these new additions are beautifully crafted and feel wonderful in the hand. With three different sized screens HTC now have Ice Cream Sandwich phones to suit everyone’s needs.
Running the latest version of Sense the handsets focus on a few key factors. The camera experience is one of these and as well as the cameras auto focusing faster that the blink of a human eye you can also record video and take photos at the same time, cool or what? Even the flash on the handsets will check the distance of the subject and alter its strength accordingly.
Audio is another feature that HTC want to improve on and the One Series devices deliver that in conjunction with Beats Audio.
HTC have also teamed up with DropBox so when you purchase a One Series device you will get 25GB of online storage free of charge for two years.
You can see the full press release and images below: Continue Reading »
Sony Mobile Communications today unveiled the latest additions to its Xperia NXT series – next generation smartphones from Sony, the new Xperia P and Xperia U. In addition, Xperia S, the ultimate HD smartphone, is now shipping to markets across the globe, with first sales in the Sony Style store in Barcelona during Mobile World Congress. Xperia P and Xperia U will be available to consumers globally in the second quarter of this year.
Xperia NXT series – a connected entertainment experience
Incorporating the best of Sony technology and premium entertainment, the Xperia NXT series is a cornerstone of Sony’s connected experience. With easy connectivity, consumers can enjoy and share content on whichever screen best suits them, whether it’s their smartphone, TV, laptop or tablet.
Tonight at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona Sony Mobile have announced the Xperia NXT Series. The series combines of three devices, the Xperia S, Xperia U and Xperia P.
The Xperia S will go on sale this week in Barcelona where as the Xperia P and Xperia U will launch in Q2 of 2012.
We will bring you the full specifications of the handsets shortly.
Posted by: James
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd introduces its first line-up of tablets for 2012 with the launch of the Galaxy Tab 2 series, further expanding the choice of Samsung tablets available to consumers. The Galaxy Tab 2 series includes both a 7″ and a 10.1″ version and will be available in the UK from March onwards.
The Galaxy Tab 2 series, available in both 3G and WiFi, are light weight and portable. The Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) is ideal for people that like to carry pocket sized devices, whilst the larger Galaxy Tab 2 (10.1) is well-suited for those that like to carry a larger screen or for use at home and by all the family.
You can see the full specs below
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, today introduced the Samsung Galaxy Beam, the projector smartphone that lets people display and share multimedia content anywhere.
The Galaxy Beam lets people share photos, videos and other digital media with family or friends by beaming content stored on the device directly onto walls, ceilings or flat surfaces. Galaxy Beam’s ultra-bright 15 lumens projector lets people share life’s memorable moments instantly and in crisp clarity, even in outdoor environments.
Simon Stanford, UK & IRE Telecommunications & Networks Division said: “The Samsung Galaxy Beam gives people freedom to share what’s important to them instantly with friends and family. With the Galaxy Beam, people can share content from their smartphone with people around them, using it like a pocket projector to create shared experiences – whether that’s watching movies, sharing holiday snaps or a spontaneous presentation.”
As the title says, Mobile World Congress (MWC) gets underway in Barcelona tomorrow so we can expect plenty of news and press releases over the next week or so as the mobile industry gears up to making announcements about the products that are going to be hitting the market this year.
There are events taking place in the UK as well as other countries too relating to the events taking place in Barcelona. We’ve already been attending such events here in London over the past week and we’ll be kicking off our MWC news cycle later on today once some embargos have been lifted! 😉
We can certainly expect plenty from HTC, Sony Ericsson and Samsung to name just a few but there will be no shortage of announcements so keep your eyes peeled!
Posted by: Matt
Viewsonic is really going all out this year for Mobile World Congress 2012. They are bringing five new Android devices and one Windows tablet to the table at the press event this year. One of the devices, a new smartphone, uses the same Retina display that is in the iPhone.
Here is a breakdown on what we know about the phones’ specs:
ViewPhone 4s – (This one looks like an Apple lawsuit waiting to happen.)
- Android 4.0/ICS
- 3.5 screen with 640×960 pixel Retina display
Late last year speculation was running rampant after Google chairman Eric Schmidt made the comment that Google was planning to, “market a tablet of the highest quality.” Immediately the dream of a Nexus tablet was spawned and Android and tablet fans began frothing at the mouth. Some of the earlier speculation pegged the device as a 7-inch Nexus-branded device that will run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and compete with the Kindle Fire and Nook Tablet at the $199 price point in the States. Today there are some new rumours regarding this mythic device. Here’s a quote with some more details,
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…DisplaySearch analyst Richard Shim stoked the fire, noting that the Google slate will enter production in April and the initial run will yield between 1.5 million and 2 million units. Shim also said that the Nexus Tablet will feature a high-resolution 1,280 x 800-pixel 7-inch display, besting Amazon’s 1,024 x 600-pixel panel. “I don’t know how they plan on marketing it,” Shim said. “If it’s going to be a premium device, or if it’s going to be a Kindle Fire type competitor.” April production could mean the tablet will launch as soon as the second quarter this year.
Hmmm… if this turns out to be true, we could see a Nexus tablet in mid-to-late 2012. The question still remains, would Google really be willing to "bite the hands that feed it" and potentially push some OEMs out of the Android Tablet market by making it too tough to compete with a Nexus branded tablet? Share your reasoning.
Posted by: Gareth
Prior to Mobile World Congress Acer has announced the Liquid Glow, an Android 4.0 device aimed at the younger market.
The Liquid Glow sports a 3.7-inch screen and portrays Acer’s signature look with nice curves, chrome details, and a soft-touch casing combined to deliver the perfect size, grip and feel. This new smartphone will be available in a series of trendy colors: Sakura Pink, Alpine White, and Cat’s-eye Black. Going a step further, the onscreen display style varies with the external color, making each smartphone a unique fashion statement.
The Liquid Glow brings together the power and the convenience of Ice Cream Sandwich, providing a user-friendly interface along with widgets to easily stay connected, entertained and updated. It also works with the latest voice-input engine from Google, which guarantees a continuous "open microphone" experience and streaming voice recognition.
The smartphone’s 5 MP rear camera features an LED flash for low light, as well as panoramic image capture and touch focus. With Android Beam, photos can be shared by a single tap with another NFC powered Android device, without the hassle of launching application or pairing. What’s more, Android Beam can also share anything like contacts, favorite apps, music or videos instantaneously through NFC.
The Acer Liquid Glow will be available in early summer 2012.
Posted by: James
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