Press Releases

Samsung make the Galaxy Note 10.1 official

Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd, today launches the Galaxy Note 10.1, the latest update to the Galaxy Note range, which offers an unrivalled creative, productive and learning experience.

With its large display, Galaxy Note 10.1 provides multi-screen functionality to maximise efficiency. Its multi-screen functionality enables users to multi-task, viewing Internet pages, videos or other applications side by side, while writing or sketching their ideas.

Simon Stanford, UK & IRE Telecommunications & Networks Division said: “The Galaxy Note 10.1 takes productivity on a Note to a whole new level. With a larger, fully utilisable screen and superior performance, it combines the intuitiveness of handwriting with all the versatility of digital content to let users be more productive across all of life’s demanding tasks-whether working, learning, or simply creating their own stories.

“The Galaxy Note 10.1 demonstrates Samsung’s commitment to extending the mobile category and we are working with key partners like Adobe to provide extraordinary experiences for our customers enabling them to be more productive and allowing them to express themselves creatively.”

 

BlackBerry App World carrier billing gains momentum

Research In Motion (RIM) today announced that more than 40 carriers around the world have now deployed integrated carrier billing for their customers on BlackBerry App World.

BlackBerry App World is now available in 164 markets and territories worldwide. More than 60,000 apps are currently available on RIM’s app store and over 174 million apps are downloaded each month. Over two billion apps have been downloaded to date.

The deployment of integrated carrier billing is an example of RIM’s ongoing commitment to work together strategically with its carrier partners and it has proven to drive significant value for the whole mobile ecosystem, including carriers, developers, content providers and customers.  Integrated carrier billing enables a user to purchase apps or digital goods (such as the additional chapters of an e-book or additional levels of a computer game) without interrupting the user’s app experience.  They can simply charge the purchase to their regular monthly bill, and both one-off and recurring (subscription-based) purchases are supported.

ALK Technologies Announces FREE CoPilot GPS App

Today ALK Technologies Inc., one of the world’s leading developers of mobile navigation software, announced CoPilot GPS – a FREE route planning and mapping app for iPhone, iPad and Android devices.

CoPilot GPS makes it easy to find places you need and provides the best route to the door. Search the pre-installed points of interest for nearby restaurants, hotels and shops. Find local businesses and attractions using Bing and Wikipedia. There’s no need to rely on a mobile connection – detailed street maps of a country or region are stored on your smartphone or tablet, so CoPilot GPS still works even in off-line mode.

Once you’ve selected your destination, CoPilot GPS calculates a choice of routes with turn directions, distance and travel time for each. Advanced itinerary planning features usually reserved for premium paid navigation apps mean that you can enter up to 50 stops and CoPilot will find the best way to go.

HTC announce the One Series (three new ICS phones)

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:

Sony Xpreia NXT – Press Release

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.

Sony announce the Xperia NXT Series

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 announce the Galaxy Tab 2 series

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 announce the Galaxy Beam with built in 15 lumens projector

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.”

 

Acer announces the Liquid Glow

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

Two superb free games for the BlackBerry PlayBook

To celebrate the launch of BlackBerry® PlayBook OS 2.0 this week, ALL BlackBerry PlayBook users can download TWO FREE games – Asphalt 6 Adrenaline HD and Modern Combat 2 Black Pegasus HD – free of charge from now until June 20^th.

Compliments of BlackBerry PlayBook users can complete the mission of one of the most acclaimed FPS games for smartphones in Modern Combat 2 Black Pegasus HD, and feel the thrill of arcade racing like never before in Asphalt 6 Adrenaline HD.  Enjoy an immersive gaming experience on the PlayBook’s 1 GHz dual-core processor offering blazing speed and glorious graphics.

The BlackBerry PlayBook is currently available from £169 (for the 16GB model) from retailers including Dixons, Curries, PC World, Carphone Warehouse and Phones4u as well as selected B2B resellers.

If you are BlackBerry user you would be mad not to get one.

You can see our demo of Modern Combat 2 below: