iPhone 4 Malfunction
The first iPhone users complain about the vulnerability of the next edition of their favorite phone. Apparently, the proximity sensor, which excludes touch interface during a telephone conversation, does not work too well.
Microsoft KIN TWO Review
Microsoft has recently released two mobile phones: KIN TWO and KIN ONE. Both mobiles are full QWERTY keyboard sliders and have similar functions, the only difference is that KIN TWO is slightly bigger and has a better camera – 8 MP with the LumiLED flash. Kin Two, as well as Kin One, have some unique and very helpful features: Loop, Spot and Studio.
Kin Two source: www.wikipedia.org
The main screen, which is called KIN Loop, provides the user with the information about what is happening in the world's social network. KIN automatically gathers data from the sites of Microsoft and third party, such as Facebook, MySpace and Twitter. Users can also choose their favorite persons, and KIN will automatically give high priority status for the updates, news, data sources and photographs of that persons. Another unique feature - KIN Spot - is a new way to share what is happening in the life of the user. Videos, photos, text messages, websites, location and status updates may be made available by dragging them into an area called the Spot.
KIN Studio means a phone in the network. Almost all the content created on the phone is available via the Internet from any browser. KIN Studio automatically creates a backup of SMS messages, call history, photos, videos, contacts and keeps a personalized digital log, allowing the user to go back in time to remind himself of the past events.
KIN is also the first phone that supports Windows Zune service, including music, videos, FM radio and podcasts. Customers with the Zune Pass subscription using the Zune software on their PCs can listen to millions of songs from the Zune Marketplace, or open their own personal collection. KIN also provides other features, including the browser with the possibility of sharing websites, local and Internet search in the Bing and an RSS reader.
Microsoft KIN ONE Review
Microsoft began offering a new phone - KIN - designed typically for people who love the social networking sites. KIN is a solution that combines the phone, the Internet tablet and PC thanks to new features: Loop, Spot and Studio (further described in KIN TWO review). Microsoft phones are primarily used for entertainment and communication rather than business applications. The enthusiasts of such websites like Facebook, MySpace and Twitter will get a tool adapted to their needs. The phone was made in collaboration with the Japanese Sharp technology.
KIN ONE source: www.wikipedia.org
KIN has a simple, friendly interface, which aims to help users to keep in touch with friends or relatives, or to make it easier to publish content on the Internet. There will be two models available: KIN ONE and KIN TWO. Both are equipped with touch screen and slide-out keyboard. KIN ONE is small and compact, it perfectly fits in your pocket and you can operate it with one hand only.
KIN TWO has a larger screen and keyboard, as well as more memory, higher-resolution camera and the ability to record HD videos. The cameras with a resolution of 5 megapixels and 8, built in the KIN ONE and KIN TWO are designed for use in low light – they offer image stabilization and a bright flash LumiLED.
Qsida QCM-330 Review
If you think that the display with a resolution of 480 x 800 is a lot, it's time to look at the latest product of the Qisda company, which soon will be offer the Vodafone network. The product’s name is QCM-330 and it has a 4-inch screen with a resolution up to 1280 x 1024!
Qsida QCM-330 Review
Thus, the Taiwanese phone company, which is known mainly from the production of MIDs for Dell, in terms of screen resolution has left far behind even the cells with the Sharp cells with WSVGA (1024 x 600) displays. Although, the information has not been totally confirmed and it is possible that Qisda QCM-330 will have a touch screen with a resolution of "only" 1280 x 600 (which seems more likely). However, this does not change the fact that it is going to be impressive.
In addition to the above mentioned big screen, the product will be equipped with: 3G module, HSDPA, WiFi, Bluetooth, camera 3Mpix, GPS, accelerometer, and a microSD slot. QCM-330 will probably have the Google Android operating system, but this has not yet been officially confirmed.
QCM-330 will be offered in the Vodafone network with several other phones including the LG GD880. That new touch screen cell phone from South Korea will have: a screen resolution of 854 x 480, HSDPA, WiFi, GPS and a 5Mpix camera with HD resolution videos recording capability.
Prices of phones and information on their availability in countries has not yet been disclosed by Vodafone.
Palm Pre Plus Review
If you think that you got a first gen Palm Pre only to observe helplessly as Palm intrudoced a better Palm Pre phone on Verizon, then stop. The Palm Pre Plus is really the same as the old Palm Pre. Although it is still makes it a good slider with a QWERTY keyboard.
Palm Pre Plus
The most visible changes that can be noticed are the lack of the front button, the matted backplate and a bit better keyboard.
To be honest, if you don't like the original Palm Pre, you won't like the Pre, too. Although, if you like the previous Palm Pre and rather don't want to pay more to get Sprint, Palm Pre Plus might be just right for you.
Verizon will also offer the Touchstone back cover for the Palm Pre Plus. This will allow you to use the Palm Pre Plus with the inductive Touchstone charger. Palm also included a mobile hotspot feature, exclusively to the Verizon users, which transofrms the Palm Pre Plus into a MiFi of sorts, sharing the EVDO Rev. This feature will allow for connection with up to 5 WiFi clients.
Palm Pre Plus has more RAM memory, which improves the multifunctionality of the mobile. Although, no one will see any difference when starting one program at the same time.
The Palm Pre Plus costs $150 with a two-year contract on Verizon.
Sony Ericsson Faith Review
Sony Ericsson is broadening its range of smartphones. Ladies and gentlemen, we have a typically business cell phone. When ooking at the picture we see almost a copy of Nokia E71 or LG GW550. Sony Ericsson Faith works under the control of Windows Mobile 6.5. That's right - we have the first Sony Ericsson with this version of WM on board. Sony Ericsson is hoping that it is the right direction to go – this is why its newest smartphone is called “Faith”.
Sony Ericsson Faith
What is hidden in this new smartphone from the Swedish-Japanese concern? Sony Ericsson Faith has a full QWERTY keyboard – it is very helpful when creating longer text messages or emails. In addition, Sony Ericsson Faith is equipped with a 2.4-inch QVGA screen – not really impressive, but should be enough. Sony Ericsson Faith supports GSM / EDGE (850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900), UMTS / HSDPA (900 / 2100). You can also use WiFi and A-GPS modules. Sony Ericsson Faith is equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera and MicroSD memory card slot.
When is it going to be released? How much money will Sony Ericsson Faith cost? We don’t know that yet. It has only been confirmed that it will be available in two colors - silver and black.
T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 Review
T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 is surely one of the cells with the best displays. T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 has a screen with a really good resolution: 854 x 480 pix!
T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009
Sidekick was released by the brand T-Mobile – American mobile services provider. T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 has a characteristic design – it looks like a portable console, with the QWERTY keyboard, thanks to which it is much easier to type e-mails and SMSs. This feature along with the huge screen makes T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 almost a perfect solution for a typical businessman.
Sidekick LX 2009 has a 3.2” screen with a resolution of 854 x 480pix – I must say, quite impressive. T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 is also equipped with a 3.2 megapixel camera with the possibility to record videos – might be enough for relatively less demanding mobile photography enthusiasts. T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 offers high-speed access to MySpace, Twitter and YouTube. T-Mobile Sidekick LX 2009 has a microSD card slot so there will not be any problem with space on your cell. These last 2 features indicate that the LX 2009 is supposed to be a serious competition for ... ... Of course iPhone! The manufacturer is targeting at the American youth.
TRAK CP-310 Review
TRAK Electronics will shortly introduce a new product: CP-310, which combines features of several different mobile devices.
DualSIM technology is known from other models offered by TRAK Electronics - This invention supports users of two different phone numbers (eg private and business).
TRAK CP-310 Phone
But this is not the end of interesting features. TRAK CP-310 also has a built-in TV tuner which enables the user to watch the public TV at any time and place. The TV is displayed on the 2.2-inch QCIF screen resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and 262 thousand colors.
The TRAK CP-310’s users can keep in touch with friends thanks to the built-in MSN Messenger. The latest TRAK Electronics product has two built-in digital cameras capturing pictures with the VGA resolution - thanks to this solution, you can not only take pictures but also shoot videos. The built-in memory in TRAK CP-310 can be expanded using microSD memory card (the maximum supported capacity is 8 GB).
TRAK CP-310 supports Bluetooth wireless technology (version 2.0) and GPRS. It is equipped with a built-in radio tuner (with recording capability and the possibility of listening to the radio without headphones), voice recorder, audio and video player, as well as a set of practical every day applications (such as calculator, calendar, alarm clock and a set of games). It is worth noting that CP-310 is compatible with standard accessories for Nokia (like a charger and headset for Nokia) and equipped with a standard miniUSB connector, which can be used for connecting it to your PC.
Suggested retail price: $200.
Acer M900 Review
The recent release of Acer’s two new smartphones – Acer M900 and Acer F900 proved that the company is going into the right direction. Both cell phones drew the smartphones users attention. Today, I’m going to present you the M900 model.
Acer M900Based on Windows Mobile 6.1, Acer M900, is a product that is, at least in terms very functionality, similar to smartphones such as the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1, HTC Touch Pro and Samsung Omnia 2 Pro (which is already available in some European countries). Acer M900 is equipped with a 3.8-inch touch screen with 800 x 480 resolution.
Shell interface 2.0, an effective 533MHz processor and 128MB RAM allow for a really comfortable use of the phone. When it comes to the communication, Acer M900 supports 3G networks, WiFi and GPS.
Acer M900 is also equipped with a really good, 5Mpix camera (the pictures have a really good quality). For the typing enthusiasts, the full QWERTY keyboard would probably be one of the M900’s greatest advantages. Moreover, M900 is also equipped with a fingerprint reader (! ).
You can buy Acer M900 for about $450.
Toshiba TG01 Review
Toshiba has recently announced the release of the most powerful smartphone on the market - TG01. The phone has been on sale from 6 October. Today we are going to present its best and weakest sides.
Toshiba TG01 Phone
Toshiba TG01 is sold with a preinstalled Windows Mobile 6.5. Of course, along with this system, the phone will gain access to the Marketplace for Mobile and My Phone website.
Beyond the very strong 1 GHz processor Qualcomm's Snapdragon QSD8250 Toshiba TG01 offers probably the biggest screen available in cell phones - 4.1-inch touch screen with a resolution of 480 x 800. When it comes to memory, Toshiba TG01 offers a MicroSD card slot and 256MB of RAM.
The camera in Toshiba TG01 has only 3.2 megapixel matrix but it also has autofocus. It would be ok for random occasions, but most modern cell phones offer 5 or more Mpixels. Toshiba TG01 works with 3G HSPA networks. Moreover, it offers WiFi, GPS and Bluetooth with A2DP and EDR.
As the producer said, all existing users of TG01, will get the possibility of a free upgrade from version 6.1 to 6.5, which can be found at Toshiba’s home website.