Attendees of the BlackBerry Consumer Forums came away with some interesting information about the BlackBery 10. For starters, the keyboard will support simultaneous typing of three different languages. It learns how users type, so if you regularly press the edge of the “a” key, the keyboard layout will be adjusted accordingly to improve user experience. The stock web browser of …
Nokia released the Nokia 9000 Communicator back in 1996 and it was considered cutting edge with nice little keyboard, 4.5” monochrome non-touch display and 8Mb of RAM. By today’s standard, the Nokia 9000 looks clunky but it quietly revolutionized the entire mobile industry. Although laughable by today’s standard, the handset was actually the first smartphone ever and things have changed …
With its open-source capability, Android is an amazing OS that allows manufacturers to make changes based on their unique requirements and business goals. After being used in microwaves, dryers, washers, espresso machine and other appliances, a new Android-based gaming console is about to be released. Sony Ericsson had limited success with its Android-based solution, the Xperia Play and now, a …
The major computer manufacturer, Acer Inc., said recently that it will release an Intel-powered smartphone before the end of the year. This would make the Taiwanese company, the third phone maker to offer a smartphone with Intel processor inside. Acer plans to launch six Android smartphone models this year, followed by six other models in 2013. About 567 millions smartphones …
Motorola MOTOLUXE is a smartphone equipped with entry-level features. It comes with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) placed below the MotoSwitch UI. The phone features a 4” WVGA display, 800MHz single-core processor, 512MB of RAM and an enhanced version of Adreno 200. Flip the phone around and you’ll find an 8Mp rear-facing camera with a LED flash, geotagging, white balance presets, exposure …
Loyal BlackBerry users may increasingly find it hard to stay hip. These smartphones were once considered as savvy, elegant accessory; a sign that you are a serious businessperson. But, this doesn’t apply anymore. Many consumers now consider BlackBerry devices as objects of shame. They habitually hide the BlackBerry handset in their pocket to avoid scornful looks from iPhone and Android …
Mobiado introduces a luxurious phone concept with transparent design. Unfortunately, given the level of technology in the current mobile industry, it is quite unlikely that the phone will enter the market anytime soon. The company is known for unusual phone design and a couple years ago, it introduced a handset covered by a layer of solid marble. Now, the Mobiado …
Samsung M400 is low-end clamshell handset with 2.4” display and low resolution 1.3Mp rear-facing camera. The phone won’t win any beauty contest with its bulky design at a thickness of 18mm. The Qualcomm QSC6155 single-core processor is also not the fastest we can find in the market. It comes with an external display that notifies users about incoming text message …
Android 4.1.2 is the last stable version of Google’s mobile operating system, a minor upgrade to the Android 4.1.1 used by Nexus 7. The newest update offer bug fixes and numerous performance improvements. The next version of the OS, Android 4.2, will add some feature enhancements. For example, the Gmail app will allow users to swipe emails off the display …
Among Pantech’s many devices, the Element and Burst are the lucky two. It appears that the Android 4.0.4 update has gone live for these devices. This is a good thing to hear as Pantech is a minor player in the industry with a relatively limited market segment. Both devices were released after the official release of ICS, so we might …