Next up in our Windows Phone 7 video collection is the HTC 7 Mozart.
The Mozart is the smallest of the phones seen today but having a 3.7 inch screen makes it far from small. Combined with a 8mp camera, xenon flash and 720P HD video recording the device is exclusive to Orange here in the UK and there will be some aggressive marketing done to promote it.
You can see the video and a reminder of its specs after the break.
Well, yesterday was a busy one at the Windows Phone 7 launch event. Over the next day we will bring you hands on videos with all the UK devices. Lets start with the big one, the HTC HD2. At 4.3 inches it is the largest of the new WP7 family and a real monster. As you will see in the video the OS has nothing unique compared to the other HTC WP7 handsets but they do have something that the other manufactures do not have, and that is an HTC hub.
Video and specs after the break and due to the reflection no taking the mickey out of my shiny head!
The image on the right, courtesy of Engadget, is a screen grab of the supposed next generation ‘Pre 2’. The French operator SFR have written on their blog about the new Pre 2. It’s unclear what exactly is happening, that SFR have announced it too early, or that it’s not the new Pre altogether, just a mix up (I hope not!) Regardless of what happened, they have mentioned some tasty specs, including an unspecified 1GHz processor coupled with 512MB of RAM running the new webOS 2.0 show. One of main complaints with the original Pre was the sometimes sluggish (and short-lived) performance and the build quality. Hopefully the new silicon inside will solve the first issue, and the grunt of HP will solve the second. The image seems very similar or even identical in terms of looks and form factor to the first Pre, but whether that’s a good thing or not is debatable.
Keep in mind that this is unconfirmed (they have only made a very general and vague announcement) and could all vanish into the land of vaporware.let’s hope not!
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Looks like someone at Samsung in Russia has followed LG and leaked the Omnia 7 early! The 4-inch Super AMOLED WVGA smartphone runs the 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 processor with 8GB of onboard storage and a 5-megapixel autofocus camera.
There’s also WiFi b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 and A-GPS, along with USB 2.0 and triband UMTS/HSPA (900/1900/2100). AS well as a built in FM radio the Omnia 7 is capable of recording video in 720P HD. Battery life is tipped at up to 520 minutes talktime or 390 hours standby from the 1,500mAh Li-Ion pack.
Full specs can be seen in the picture below.
As I am sure you are aware, today sees the official announcement of Windows Phone 7 from Microsoft. As this post goes live I will be at the event to get the low down and see what’s what.
However last week I was lucky enough to get a preview of the HTC devices and have a quick hands on and I must say they all seemed jolly nice.
On to the juicy bits. Below you will find the details of them all and some photos. I am told that the HTC HD7 Pro will not be launched here in the UK straight away but will be here shortly and open to all carriers. The HTC 7 Surround will be a AT&T exclusive in the USA and the other three will be UK carrier exclusives.
HTC Mozart:
Orange to exclusively range the HTC 7 Mozart, as well as offer the Samsung Omnia 7 across all its retail channels from 21st October
Orange Windows Phone 7 customers have quick-link access to Orange services via their handsets along with industry leading Microsoft Windows Phone 7 customer support
All Orange customers now also benefit from having the broadest network coverage in Britain meaning they can call and text in more places
11th October 2010, London: Orange today took its place as the number one destination for Smartphones, announcing the delivery of two new handsets based on Microsoft’s latest mobile operating platform, Windows Phone 7.
As Microsoft’s key UK partner, the move builds on the long-standing relationship between the two companies and sees Orange exclusively offer UK customers the flagship HTC 7 Mozart, as well as range the stylish Samsung Omnia 7 device across all its retail channels later this month.
With the launch of Windows Phone 7 not until later this afternoon someone at LG decided to publish the details of their offering a little early! The Optimus 7 appeared on their blog but has since been removed. Chris from Slashgear spotted it though and the info is below. Naughty LG!
Today LG Electronics announced the UK launch of its first Windows Phone 7 handset, the LG Optimus 7. Utilising Microsoft’s brand new operating system, the LG Optimus 7 heralds a new era for smartphones and consumers.
The LG Optimus 7 represents the product of close work between LG and Microsoft to create a user-friendly handset that combined the glance and go experience of the Windows Phone 7 combined with the best features that are exclusive to LG devices. These include the DLNA-based Play To, augmented reality and Voice-to-Text, which can all be added as Live Tiles on the Windows Phone 7 to personalise your device and can be accessed via integrated “Hubs”.
The Optimus 7 was developed to fit at the heart of our digital lives. The Play-To feature was exclusively developed for the Optimus 7 to allow DLNA based multimedia-sharing. This allows users to access their multimedia including pictures, video and music via any DLNA compatible device meaning you can listen to the music on your phone through your favourite speakers or view you pictures on your TV.
Here we have one of Alcatel’s latest mobile handsets, the VM800 now this one is the virgin media version but there are sim free versions that go by the name OT-800. As there are so many mobile phones manufacturers producing entry level handsets these days how will this with its full QWERTY keypad cope?
Intrigued? Read on to find out more.
The time has come again for another release of an LTS version of Ubuntu, one of the most popular Linux distributions. Being the 10th of October (10.10 edition), Canonical have seen it fit to unleash the Maverick Meerkat on Linux users and abusers, and this version is apparently the best yet. Personally I have installed the new version and there’s an even simpler idiot-proof installer, and a new custom Ubuntu font, which I have to say, looks very nice. This also comes with a new-look interface which, with the effects on, has the wow factor of a truly modern OS; commercial applications are now integrated into a new Software Centre. Just like the previous edition, Canonical is embracing the cloud with Ubuntu One with 2GB of free cloud storage for each and every penguin out there. Notably, there is also mobile access on Androids and iPhones, as well as a music sync function to said devices.
The Netbook Remix edition also includes the new ‘Unity’ interface, designed specifically for smaller screened devices that even includes support for touch gestures – click through for a short demonstration video.
It’s Sunday once again and that means it is time for an app video demo. This week I look at X-Plane 9 which is available for the iPad and iPhone.
At £5.99 it is not cheap but it certainly is good value for money. X-Plane 9 is no ordinary flight simulator and with the added bonus of pinch to zoom on iOS you will see that you get some beautiful ways to view the plane in flight.
Enjoy the video below and please feel free to let us know if there is anything in particular you would like us to demo. I think we have phones on all platforms so tell us what you want.
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