ZTE Chorus Review
Smartphones
ZTE Chorus is an entry-level smartphone, which is characterized by the Muve Music service, which allow users to download albums and songs. Although a bit thick at 15mm, the Chorus still feels adequately lightweight. It is really unfortunate that the 3.2” display still uses resistive technology and WQVGA resolution. This means, users need to press harder on the display, instead …
Qualcomm’s Project RAY Offer Enhanced Usability for Visually-Impaired Users
Qualcomm Snapdragon
Qualcomm is expanding the usability of smartphone to visually-impaired consumers. There are nearly 300 million of visually-impaired individuals, which represent a relatively untapped market. Today, smartphones designed for visually-impaired people typically have large buttons, special barcode scanners, color readers, audiobook readers and visual commands. Qualcomm’s Project RAY offers better integration between common smartphone technologies and enhanced eye-free interaction. User can …
Acer Liquid Express Review
Acer
Acer Liquid Express is noteworthy for being the company’s first NFC smartphone. Specs-wise, the phone is essentially an entry-level device with a 3.5” display, 800MHz single-core processor, 5Mp rear-facing camera and Gingerbread (Android 2.3). While the rest of the industry quickly jumped aboard the NFC bandwagon moments after the official release of the Nexus S, Acer chose to delay. But …
Android 4.2 Will Feature Tighter Security Standard
Android
Google is regularly stepping up its security features with new Android versions and as we dig deeper into the Alpha version of the Android 4.2, we can easily understand how the company is prioritizing on security capabilities. Although not all features in Alpha version will make into the final build, we can still be sure than Android is getting safer …
New Features of BlackBerry 10 Are Revealed
BlackBerry
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 …
There Are Now 1 Billion of Active Smartphone Today
Smartphone News
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 …
Android-based MG Gaming Console is Ready for Preorder
Android
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 …
Acer Will Release an Intel-powered Smartphone
Acer
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 Review
Android
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 …
How BlackBerry Lose Its Appeal?
Apple
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 …