4G continues to spread down through the more affordable tiers of the mobile market, with Samsung pushing out the Conquer 4G complete with WiMAX, Android 2.3 Gingerbread and a price tag that comes in under $100. Available from August 21, the Conquer 4G makes a few concessions to hit that (subsidized) price: the 3.5-inch touchscreen runs at 320 x 480 resolution, and the main camera is a 3.2-megapixel unit with an LED flash.



However, you do get a 1.3-megapixel front camera for video calls, WiFi b/g/n and mobile hotspot functionality, sharing the 3G/4G connection with up to five WiFi-tethered clients. Power is from a single-core 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon processor, paired with a 2GB microSD card pre-loaded.



Bluetooth and GPS round out the main specs of a device which, while unlikely to sway anyone from the top end of the market, will only help grow the increasing dominance of smartphones versus feature phones. The Samsung Conquer 4G will launch at $99.99 with a new, two-year agreement.

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Introduced as the LG Optimus 3D at MWC 2011, this new smartphone will hit the US market under the name LG Thrill 4G, and it will be released exclusively by AT&T in the coming months. The multimedia phone is powered by a dual-core, dual-channel 1 GHz processor and will run Android 2.2 when it ships. Along with the ability to shoot 720p HD 3D video, 1080p 2D HD video and 3D stills with its dual 5-megapixel stereoscopic camera, the LG Thrill 4G gets bragging rights for being among the first to feature a glasses-free 4.3-inch 3D display on a mobile phone. You can also view HD content on your HDTV via an HDMI-out, and it's also equipped with DLNA for wireless content streaming.



LG Thrill 4G comes with 8 GB of onboard memory plus an 8 GB MicroSD card, and the device will also offer 3D content like 3D games, video clips and images via the "LG 3D Space."

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The new HTC ThunderBolt smartphone is now available exclusively from Verizon Wireless in the US, on sale now online and at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores for $249.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.

Powered by a  1GHz Snapdragon processor and Android 2.2 with support for Google Mobile Services like Gmail, YouTube and Android Market apps, this phone is expected to run super fast on Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network. The latest version of the HTC Sense user interface is included as well with personalization options, a consolidated e-mail inbox, and unique camera effects and filters. 4G LTE optimized apps for the ThunderBolt include EA's Rock Band, Gameloft's Let's Golf, Tunewiki and Bitbop.






HTC ThunderBolt features:
- 4G LTE – customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage area
- 4.3" WVGA display
- 8- megapixel rear facing camera and HD (720p) video recording
- 1.3- megapixel front facing camera with video chatting capabilities
- Newest generation of the 1GHz Snapdragon processor
- Mobile Hotspot capability – share 4G connection with up to eight Wi-Fi-enabled devices
- 8 GB of onboard memory and a pre-installed 32 GB microSD card (Actual formatted capacity will be less)
- Built-in kickstand for easy media viewing

With the ThunderBolt by HTC, customers will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan and a 4G LTE data package.  Nationwide Talk plans begin at $39.99 monthly access and an unlimited 4G LTE data plan is $29.99 monthly access.

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Also known as the LG Optimus 2X smartphone, T-Mobile USA will soon offer customers in the U.S. the new G2x with Google by LG. This powerful 4G smartphone boasts a 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 mobile processor with dual-core CPU, a bright 4-inch (800×480) capacitive touch screen display, Swype text input, an accelerometer and gyro sensor. The T-Mobile G2x smartphone runs the Google Android 2.2 operating system with over 150,000 apps available from the Android Market, along with all the Google mobile services you could wish for including Google Voice, Voice Actions from Google, Google Goggles, Google Search, Gmail, Google Maps with Places and Navigation, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Earth and more.

The LG G2x is equipped with an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash and autofocus, and a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera paired with the preloaded T-Mobile Video Chat application powered by Qik software. The G2x phone records 1080p high-definition (HD) video and it offers DLNA compatibility to wirelessly connect to a compatible HD TV or other DLNA device, as well as HDMI mirroring. You've also got 8GB of internal memory, a microSD card slot with support for up to 32GB, Stereo Bluetooth 2.1, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and Adobe Flash Player support.



Preloaded games and applications on the LG G2x 4G Smartphone include:
- Need for Speed™ SHIFT HD, developed by Electronic Arts (EA), is an award-winning, authentic racing game that combines the true driver’s experience with real-world physics, pixel-perfect car models, and a wide range of authentic race tracks.
- DTS Ultra Mobile™, which includes two innovative audio technologies – DTS Envelo™ and DTS Boost™ – for a premium surround sound experience. When listening to music or playing games on the T-Mobile G2x, customers will enjoy rich, enhanced sound that adds depth, dimension and volume levels that are robust without distortion.
- A demo of Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance - N.O.V.A., developed by Gameloft, is a fast-paced sci-fi action game in which players operate as Kal Wardin, an elite soldier established to protect humanity from alien threats.
- T-Mobile TV, offering live and on-demand TV including news, sports and full-length entertainment, plus full episodes of your favorite shows.
- Zinio eReader, the largest online newsstand, enabling customers to shop for, search inside, read, share and save digital content in new ways with more than 75,000 digital magazines from 26 countries.
- T-Mobile Video Chat powered by Qik™, enabling video conversations with friends and family through T-Mobile’s network and Wi-Fi.

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CTIA Wireless 2011 has kicked-off with Nokia announcing its new Astound smartphone which is set to be released exclusively from T-Mobile USA beginning April 6.  The Nokia Astound is not a new Windows Phone as you might expect, but a Symbian-based smart phone that features an 8-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash and 720p HD video capture, a 3.5-inch capacitive touch AMOLED display, free turn-by-turn navigation from Nokia and access to thousands of free and paid apps via Nokia's Ovi Store. The device has three fully customizable home screens for accessing email, Facebook, Twitter, or the web browser, and it comes preloaded with games like Fruit Ninja, and the popular Slacker Radio music app.



The Nokia Astound will cost $79.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate card with a two-year service agreement and qualifying voice and data plan when it arrives at T-Mobile next month.

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Sprint (NYSE: S) extends its 4G device innovation lead once again with the upcoming availability of the 20th 4G device and fourth 4G phone, Nexus S™ 4G1 from Google™. Coming to Sprint this spring, it will also be able to take advantage of the unprecedented controls and services enabled by Google Voice™ integration built into the Sprint Network.



Manufactured by Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), a leading global mobile phone provider and the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United States2, Nexus S 4G comes packed with a pure Google experience using Android™ 2.3, Gingerbread, the fastest version of Android available for smartphones. It is powered by a 1GHz Samsung application processor that produces rich 3D-like graphics, faster upload and download times and supports HD-like multimedia content along with a dedicated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU) to make playing mobile games, browsing the Web and watching videos a fast, fluid and smooth experience.



“Nexus S 4G shows the strong commitment Sprint has to Android, and when combined with our 4G network capabilities, it gives customers the option of a pure Google experience,” said Fared Adib, vice president – Product Development, Sprint. “As the first 4G smartphone with Android 2.3, Nexus S 4G delivers on the promise of the advanced data capabilities of 4G to deliver an incredible Web browsing experience, offers quick and easy access to future Android updates and access to the services built into Google Voice.”
It is designed with Samsung’s brilliant Super AMOLED™ touchscreen technology providing a premium viewing experience. The 4-inch Contour Display features a curved design for a more comfortable look and feel in the user’s hand or along the side of the face. It also offers a screen that is bright with higher color contrast, meaning colors are incredibly vibrant and text is crisp at any size and produces less glare than on other smartphone displays when outdoors, so videos, pictures and games look their best and the sun won't wash them out.

Sprint Nexus S 4G customers will be among the first to receive Android software upgrades and new Google mobile apps. In many cases, the device will get the updates and new apps as soon as they are available.
"We're excited to partner with Sprint on Nexus S 4G, which brings innovative hardware by Samsung and innovations on the Android platform, to create a powerful smartphone experience,” said Andy Rubin, vice president of Engineering at Google.

Nexus S 4G features a 5 megapixel rear-facing camera and camcorder and front-facing VGA camera. In addition, Nexus S 4G features a gyroscope sensor to provide a smooth, fluid gaming experience when the user tilts the device up or down or pans the phone to the left or right.

Additional key features include:
- 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability, supporting up to six Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously
- Android Market™ for access to more than 150,000 applications, widgets and games available for download to customize the experience
- Google mobile services such as Google Search™, Gmail™, Google Maps™ with Navigation, syncing with Google Calendar™, Voice Actions and YouTube™
- Corporate email (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync®), personal (POP & IMAP) email and instant messaging
- Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, which allows the device to read information from everyday objects, like stickers and posters embedded with NFC chips
- 16GB Internal Memory (ROM)/512MB (RAM)
- Wi-Fi® – 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth® 2.1 + EDR
- Integrated GPS
- 1500 mAh Lithium-ion battery

“Samsung is thrilled to work with Google and Sprint to create the next generation Nexus S. Adding 4G capabilities takes this iconic device to the next level,” said Dale Sohn, president of Samsung Mobile. “Nexus S 4G integrates Samsung’s best-in-class hardware and the exciting features of the Android 2.3 platform with the impressive speed and connectivity of Sprint’s 4G network.”

Nexus S 4G from Google will be available exclusively from Sprint this spring for $199.99 with a new two-year service agreement or eligible upgrade (taxes not included) in all Sprint retail channels, including the Web (www.sprint.com) and Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1), as well as select national retailers.

Sprint Nexus S customers also will be able to easily use their current Sprint wireless phone number as their Google Voice number without having to port their number, avoiding porting charges and potential service disruptions. Google Voice makes it easy for people to manage and access most of their voice-based communication. It lets users manage up to six different phones through one number with intelligent call routing and advanced features like call screening, blocking and recording.

Now Sprint subscribers can use their Sprint number across their office, home and wireless phones, and personalize settings so calls from friends ring their wireless device and home phone, while calls from the boss only ring at the office. Google Voice users can receive transcribed voicemails and read or listen to them online. They can also read, send and search text messages and call logs online at www.google.com/voice.
Nexus S 4G requires activation on one of Sprint’s Everything Data plans, plus a required $10 Premium Data add-on charge for smartphones. Sprint’s Everything Data plan with Any Mobile, AnytimeSM includes unlimited Web, texting and calling to and from any mobile in America while on the Sprint Network, starting at just $69.99 per month plus required $10 Premium Data add-on charge – a savings of $39.99 per month versus Verizon’s comparable plan with unlimited talk, text and Web (excluding Verizon’s Southern California plan; pricing excludes surcharges and taxes).

Sprint customers get more with unlimited data plans on the Sprint Network. Sprint offers real simplicity, value and savings versus competitors, making it easy for customers to get the most out of their phones without using a calculator to tally up costs or worrying about how much data they’ve used.

Sprint Everything Data plans qualify for automatic enrollment in the Sprint PremierSM loyalty program3. Existing Sprint customers can switch to an Everything Data plan without extending their service agreement. New lines of service require a two-year service agreement.

As the first national wireless carrier to test, launch and market 4G technology, Sprint made history by launching 4G in Baltimore in September 2008. As the first national wireless carrier to test, launch and market 4G technology, Sprint is America’s Favorite 4G Network4. Sprint currently offers 4G service in 71 markets in 28 states. 


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Sony Ericsson has introduced its latest Xperia phones, the Xperia neo and Xperia pro smartphones which follow the Xperia arc smartphone which was announced earlier this year. Both of these new multimedia mobile devices are running the Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS, and the phones are very similar, but the Xperia pro smartphone adds a slide-out keyboard with smart functions for easy messaging. According to Sony, this model offers Type & Send functionality, which eliminates the need to open a dedicated app for each type of message, and Smart Keyboard that triggers predictive messaging actions automatically when you slide out the keyboard. Xperia pro comes pre-loaded with Office Suite Pro for viewing and editing office documents directly on the phone.



The Xperia neo lacks a physical keyboard, for those who prefer to use touchscreen virtual keyboards. Both smartphones include the Adobe Flash Player and feature a 3.7 inches 854 x 480 pixels Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine, and Sony’s Exmor R for mobile sensor for capturing of high quality pictures and HD videos even in low light. A built in HDMI-connector on these Xperia phones allows you to view photos and videos on your HD TV.

Available in Blue Gradient, Red and Silver, the Sony Ericsson Xperia neo will go on sale globally in selected markets at the end of Q1 2011, while the Sony Ericsson Xperia pro will be available in Black, Red, Silver colors at the end of Q2. Pricing was not announced.
Full specs and details below:




Sony Ericsson Xperia neo – Key features
- Exmor R™. Great stills and videos even in low light
- Reality display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
- Built-in HDMI. Your stills and videos on HD TV
- More than 100,000 apps on Android Market
- Google™ services. At your service



Sony Ericsson Xperia pro – Key features
- Touch phone with perfect slide-out keyboard and smart functions for fast messaging
- Synch your email and edit office documents on the go
- Sony Mobile BRAVIA® Engine and Exmor R™ for mobile
- HDMI. Connect to an HD TV or a projector
- Google™ services and more than 100,000 apps on Android Market™


Sony Ericsson Xperia neo and Sony Ericsson Xperia pro specs and details:


Sony Ericsson Xperia™ neo
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ pro
Screen
Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
16,777,216 colour TFT
Capacitive touchscreen
3.7 inches
854  x 480pixels (FWVGA)
Scratch-resistant
Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
16,777,216 colour TFT
Capacitive touchscreen
3.7 inches
854 x 480 pixels (FWVGA)
Scratch-resistant
Music


Album art
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Media player
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNow™ service*
TrackID™ music recognition application*
Album art
Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
Media player
Music tones (MP3/AAC)
PlayNow™ service *
TrackID™ music recognition application*
Web
Android Market™*
Bookmarks
Google™ search*
Google Voice™ Search*
Pan & zoom
Web browser (WebKit)
Android Market™ *
Bookmarks
Google™ search*
Google Voice Search*
Pan & zoom
Web browser (WebKit)
Communication
Call list
Conference calls
Facebook™ application
Google Talk™*
Noise Shield
Polyphonic ringtones
Sony Ericsson Timescape™
Speakerphone
Twitter™ (Timescape™ integration)
Vibrating alert
Call list
Conference calls
Facebook™ application
Google Talk™*
Noise Shield
Polyphonic ringtones
Sony Ericsson Timescape™
Speakerphone
Twitter™ (Timescape™ integration)
Vibrating alert
Messaging
Conversations
Email
Google Mail™*
Instant messaging
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Text messaging (SMS)
Conversations
Email
Google Mail™*
Instant messaging
Picture messaging (MMS)
Predictive text input
Smart Keyboard
Text messaging (SMS)
Type & Send widget
Design
Auto rotate
Keyboard (onscreen)
Picture wallpaper
Touchscreen
Wallpaper animation
Auto rotate
Keyboard (onscreen)
Picture wallpaper
Slide-out keyboard
Touchscreen
Wallpaper animation
Entertainment


3D games
Motion gaming
Radio (FM)
Video streaming
Video viewing
YouTube™ *
3D games
Motion gaming
Radio (FM)
Video streaming
Video viewing
YouTube™ *
Organiser
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Document readers
Flight mode
Google Calendar™*
Infinite button
Phone book
Set-up Wizard
Alarm clock
Calculator
Calendar
Document editors
Document readers
Flight mode
Google Calendar™*
Infinite button
Phone book
Set-up Wizard
Connectivity
3.5 mm audio jack
aGPS
Bluetooth™ technology
DLNA
Google Latitude™*
Google Maps™ with Street View*
HDMI support
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB connector
Modem
Synchronisation via Facebook™
Synchronisation via Google Sync*
Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson SyncSynchronisation: Exchange ActiveSync®
USB mass storage
USB High speed 2.0 support
Wi-Fi™
3.5 mm audio jack
aGPS
Bluetooth™ technology
DLNA
Google Latitude™*
Google Maps™ with Street View*
HDMI support
Media Transfer Protocol support
Micro USB support
Modem
Synchronisation via Facebook™
Synchronisation via Google™ Sync*
Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
Synchronisation: Exchange ActiveSync®
USB mass storage
USB High speed 2.0 support
Wi-Fi™
Google™ services*






* These services may not be available in every market
Android Market™ Client
Gmail™
Google Calendar™
Google Gallery 3D™
Google Latitude™
Google Maps™ with Street View
Google Media Uploader
Google Music Player™
Google Search widget
Google Sync™
Google Talk™
Google Voice Search
Set-up Wizard
YouTube™
Android Market™ Client
Gmail™
Google Calendar™
Google Gallery 3D™
Google Latitude™
Google Maps™ with Street View
Google Media Uploader
Google Music Player™
Google Search widget
Google Sync™
Google Talk™
Google Voice Search
Set-up Wizard
YouTube™
Accessories
In-Box:
Xperia™ neoBatteryStereo portable handsfree8GB microSD™ memory cardChargerMicro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transferUser documentation
In-Box:
Xperia™ proBatteryStereo portable handsfree8GB microSD™ memory cardChargerMicro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transferUser documentation
Facts 1)2)
Size: 116 x 57 x 13 mm
Weight: 126 grams
Phone memory: Up to 320 MB
Memory card support: microSD™, up to 32 GB
Memory card included: 8GB microSD™
Operating system: Google™ Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ MSM8255
Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 6 hrs 55 min*
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 430 hrs*
Talk time UMTS: Up to 7 hrs*
Standby time UMTS: Up to 400 hrs*
Music listening time: Up to 31 hrs*
Video playback time: Up to 7 hrs 25 min*
*According to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and phone usage.
Size: 120 x 57 x 13.5 mm
Weight: 140 grams
Phone memory: Up to 320MB
Memory card support: microSD™, up to 32GB
Memory card included: 8GB microSD™
Operating system: Google™ Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ MSM8255
Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 6 hrs 55 min*
Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 430 hrs*
Talk time UMTS: Up to 7 hrs*
Standby time UMTS: Up to 400 hrs*
Music listening time: Up to 31 hrs*
Video playback time: Up to 7 hrs 25 min*
*According to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and phone usage.
Availability and versions
Networks
UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
UMTS HSPA 800, 1900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
Networks
UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
UMTS HSPA 800, 1900, 2100
GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
Colour
Blue Gradient
Red
Silver
Black
Silver
Red

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The Playstation phone is official. Sony Ericsson announced the new "PlayStation Certified" Xperia PLAY Android 2.3 based, gaming smartphone at the 2011 MWC, and it is scheduled to be available globally in selected markets as soon as March 2011. Xperia PLAY features a 5 megapixel camera, a 4-inch multi-touch screen and social networking features, but mobile gamers will be interested in the slide out game pad on this smartphone. It packs a digital D pad, two analogue touch pads, two shoulder buttons and the four PlayStation icons: circle, cross, square and triangle. Xperia PLAY is powered by Qualcomm’s optimized Snapdragon processor with a 1Ghz CPU and embedded Adreno GPU graphics processor, which is said to deliver smooth 60fps play-back 3D mobile gaming and Web browsing on-the-go.  The Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY also comes pre-loaded with an app for finding and downloading game titles that have been optimised for Xperia PLAY.



Sony Ericsson has partnered with key publishers in the gaming industry to deliver a rich, vibrant ecosystem at launch and post launch with many leading new titles available via the AndroidTM Marketplace. Leading franchises coming to Xperia™ PLAY includes EA’s Need For Speed, Sims 3 and a world-first multiplayer version of FIFA 10 for mobile. GLU Mobile/Activision will be bringing Guitar Hero while Gameloft’s titles include Assassin’s Creed and Splinter Cell. Sony Ericsson is also partnering with Unity Technologies, using its award-winning development platform, to ensure a continuous flow of high quality 3D game titles.


Content partners at launch include:
Sony Computer Entertainment
Digital Chocolate
Digital Legends
Electronic Arts
Fishlabs
Gamehouse
Gameloft
Glu Mobile
Handy Games
Namco Bandai Networks
Polarbit
PopCap
Trendy Entertainment
Unity Tecnologies


Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY features:

Camera
- 5.1 megapixel camera
- Auto focus
- Flash / Photo light
- Geo tagging
- Image stabiliser
- Send to web
- Touch focus
- Video light
- Video recording
- Video blogging
Music
- Album art
- Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
- Google™ Music Player
- Music tones (MP3/AAC)
- PlayNow™ service*
- Sony Ericsson Music player
- Stereo speakers
- TrackID™ music recognition application
Internet
- Android Market™*
- Bookmarks
- Google™ search*
- Google™ Voice Search*
- Pan & zoom
- Web browser (Webkit)
Communication
- Call list
- Conference calls
- Facebook™ application (from Android Market™)
- Google™ Talk*
- Noise Shield
- Polyphonic ringtones
- Speakerphone
- Sony Ericsson Timescape™***
- Twitter™ application (from Android Market™)
- Vibrating alert
Messaging
- Android Cloud to Device messaging (C2DM)
- Conversations
- Email
- Google Mail™*
- Instant messaging
- Picture messaging (MMS)
- Predictive text input
- Sound recorder
- Text messaging (SMS)
Design
- Auto rotate
- Keyboard (onscreen, 12 key)
- Keyboard (onscreen, QWERTY)
- Picture wallpaper
- Touchscreen
- Wallpaper animation
Entertainment
- 3D games
- Dedicated gaming keys
- Flash Lite™
- Gesture gaming
- Motion gaming
- Video streaming
- YouTube™
Organiser
- Alarm clock
- Calculator
- Calendar
- Document editors
- Document readers
- E-Manual
- Flight mode
- Google Calendar™
- Google Gallery 3D™
- Infinite button
- Phone book
- Set-up Wizard
- Widget manager
Connectivity
- 3.5 mm audio jack
- aGPS
- Bluetooth™ technology
- DLNA Certified
- Google Latitude™
- Google Location Service
- Google Maps™ with Street View
- Media Transfer Protocol support
- Micro USB Connector
- Modem
- Synchronisation via Facebook™**
- Synchronisation via Google Sync™
- Synchronisation via Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync®
- Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
- USB 2.0 high speed support
- Wi-Fi™
- Wi-Fi™ Hotspot functionality
- The service is not available in all markets.
- ** Requires Facebook™ application installed on the device.
Google™ services*
* These services may not be available in every market
- Android Market™ Client
- Gmail™
- Google Calendar™
- Google Gallery 3D™
- Google Latitude™
- Google Maps™ with Street View
- Google Media Uploader
- Google Music Player™
- Google Phone-top Search
- Google Search widget
- Google Sync™
- Google Talk™
- Google Voice Search
- Set-up Wizard
- YouTube™
Screen
- 16,777,216 colour TFT
- Capacitive multi-touch
- 4 inches
- 480 x 854 pixels (FWVGA)
Accessories
- In-Box:
- Xperia™ PLAY
- Battery
- Stereo portable handsfree
- 8GB microSD™ memory card
- Charger
- Micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer
- User documentation
Facts
- Size: 119 x 62 x 16 mm
- Weight: 175 grams
- Phone memory: 400 MB
- Memory card support: microSD™, up to 32 GB
- Memory card included: 8GB microSD™
- Operating system: Google™ Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
- Processor: 1 GHz Scorpion ARMv7
Talk time and networks
- Networks
- Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 8 hrs 25 min*
- Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 425 hrs*
- Talk time UMTS: Up to 6 hrs 25 min*
- Standby time UMTS: Up to 413 hrs*
- Talk time CDMA2000®: Up to 7 hrs 40 min*
- Standby time CDMA2000®: Up to 405 hrs*
- Game play time: Up to 5 hrs 35 min*
- MP3 playback: Up to 30 hrs 35 min*
Networks
- UMTS HSPA 800, 850, 1900, 2100
- GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
- UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
- GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
- CDMA2000®, cdmaOne, EVDO
Colour
- Black
- White

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Acer release the new smartphone beTouch E210 now with Android Froyo OS. It has 2.6-inch touchscreen phone with 320×240 pixel resolution, wifi 802.11 b/g, FM radio with RDS, bluetooth and GPS.

Acer beTouch E210 powered by 416MHz ST Ericsson PNX6715 processor with 512MB of ROM, 256MB of RAM and battery 1300mAh. beTouch E210 Acer smartphone works on 3G and HSDPA networks and available in 2 version: light silver and shiny black and will be start sell on UK at March 2011 but the price is not available yet.



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Motorola and AT&T are set to release the powerful Motorola ATRIX 4G smartphone in Q1 2011 with a couple of unique add-ons available for the device. Running Android 2.2 with access to more than 100,000 apps and games in the Android Market, the Motorola ATRIX 4G includes a dual core processor with each core running at 1 GHz, delivering up to two GHz of processing power, and it offers Motorola's webtop application which runs a full Mozilla Firefox 3.6 browser with  support for Adobe Flash Player. Exclusive docks for the ATRIX 4G allow you to extend the capabilities of the phone. Most impressive is Motorola's Laptop Dock, which lets you access all of the smartphone's content and browse the web with the Firefox desktop browser on a larger screen with a laptop keyboard and trackpad.

Motorola's companion docks for ATRIX 4G:

• The Motorola HD Multimedia Dock has three USB ports and an HDMI port enabling connections to a keyboard, mouse, speakers and HDMI-compatible monitor for working at your desk/office, or connecting to an HDMI-compatible television and home theater audio system for interacting with content and enjoying video, music, games and more in your living room.
• The Motorola Laptop Dock has an incredibly thin design with an 11.6-inch screen, full keyboard, stereo speakers, 36Wh three-cell battery that delivers up to eight hours of battery life and weighs just 2.4 pounds. Users simply dock their Motorola ATRIX 4G into the back of the Laptop Dock to turn it into an active, connected machine to experience true mobility at work, home and playing on-the-go in a form factor that's lighter and smaller than most laptops on the market.

ATRIX 4G features and specifications:

• A dual-core processor capable of opening web pages twice as fast as most other smartphones, rendering games faster and displaying HD video on big-screen TVs
• A full 1 GB of RAM for twice the RAM of most smartphones to deliver effortless multi-tasking, such as watching a movie while receiving and responding to email
• The world's first qHD display for a smartphone, offering high resolution and 24-bit color, making it easier to read indoors and outdoors
• Front- and rear-facing cameras and the ability to record in HD
• Convenient biometric fingerprint reader for easily unlocking your phone while providing extra security
• Up to 48GB of storage (16GB internal and optional 32GB MicroSD card) – enough to store thousands of songs, photos and movies
• 2.4GHz and 5GHz Wi-Fi 802.11n  support, enabling as much as 50 percent faster download and upload speeds in WiFi mode compared to most other smartphones
• Optional AT&T Mobile Hotspot service for connecting up to five additional Wi-Fi-enabled devices
• Under 11 mm thin with an extra large 1930 mAh battery for extended standby and talk time
• Two microphones for noise-reduction technology so your calls will be heard loud and clear in even the noisiest environments
• Supports HD video capture and replay for most multimedia standards

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AT&T is going to release Android smartphone to work with its HSPA+ network and one of them is HTC Inspire 4G running Android 2.2 OS with HTC Sense UI. It has a 4.3-inch touchscreen, next-generation HTC Sense, 8 MP camera with 720p recording, 1 GHz Snapdragon processor with 4 GB on board memory as well as 12 GB onboard memory.

HTC Inspire 4G has super LCD capacitive touchscreen with 480×800 pixels resolution with beautiful sharp images, enriches multimedia with dual mics for noise cancellation, Dolby and SRS WOW HD surround-sound effects. HTC Sense 2.0 provides a custom user interface for enhanced social networking, navigation, and integration with connected services from HTCsense.com

Also The Inspire 4G includes Mobile Hotspot support when used with the DataPro with Tethering plan, allowing you to share your connection with up to five devices. AT&T will launch the Inspire 4G Android phone soon.




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Since the original Motorola Cliq is no longer available at T-Mobile USA, Motorola announced at the CES 2011 the new CLIQ 2 with MOTOBLUR Android smartphone for T-Mobile. The Motorola Cliq also known as the Begonia, has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard showing an interesting honeycomb-like design.

Powered by 1GHz processor, the phone gets 512MB of RAM and 1GB of ROM. Also Motorola Cliq 2 has a 3.7-inch, 854×480 screen, Wi-Fi 802.11n with Wi-Fi calling, Android 2.2 OS, Bluetooth and 3G on T-Mobile’s network. The CLIQ 2 has a 5 Megapixel camera with auto focus and dual LED flash, FM tuner, aGPS/GPS support, eCompass, Bluetooth and WiFi connectivity.

The Moto Cliq 2 brings many improvements when compared to the original model. Motorola says the Cliq 2 will be available on June 19th to T-Mobile customers.


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Dell announced the release of the new Venue Pro, a Windows Phone 7 smartphone with vertical sliding QWERTY keyboard for text entry. As we've already seen, the Venue Pro will be available on T-Mobile in the U.S., and it is on sale at Microsoft retail stores and direct from Dell online.

In addition to the QWERTY keypad, the new Venue Pro comes with Xbox LIVE and pre-loaded work/life applications that make everything easier and more beautiful on its sharp, bright and responsive 4.1-inch AMOLED touch display, which features rugged Gorilla Glass® for exceptional durability. Windows Phone 7 Live Tiles keep priorities in focus, and the Venue Pro’s single-button access delivers everything you care about including Bing for search, Xbox LIVE for games, and Zune for music and video.


Pricing and availability Information:
- Carrier: T-Mobile USA, with two-year contract and qualifying data plan are required
- New Activation: 8GB = $99.99
- New Activation: 16GB = $149.99
- Upgrade Activation: 8GB = $199.99
- Upgrade Activation: 16GB = $249.99
- Without Contract: 8GB = $449.99
- Without Contract: 16GB = $499.99
Specifications
- Portrait slider with QWERTY keypad
- 4.1” WVGA AMOLED multi-touch display
- Windows Phone 7 operating system
- Powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon solution with integrated 1GHz processor
- 3G + Wi-Fi + Bluetooth
- Bands/Mode: UMTS 900/1700/2100/AWS; GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900; HSDPA 7.2Mbps/HSUPA 5.76Mbps
- 5MP auto-focus camera

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Google has announced the new Nexus S phone, which is manufactured by Samsung and based on the popular Samsung Galaxy S smartphone. The Nexus S will have some cool features when it's released on December 16th, including the latest Android 2.3 “Gingerbread” operating system, a front facing VGA camera and rear facing 5 megapixel camera with a flash, a 4” Super AMOLED 480×800 touchscreen Contour Display, a 1GHz Hummingbird processor, 16GB of internal memory, Google Mobile services, and near field communication (NFC) short-range wireless technology. The Nexus S can read NFC tags on objects like movie posters, stickers and t-shirts, and provide information on the item right on the phone.

Google also announced that over 200,000 Android devices are activated worldwide everyday, and that developers can now get their hands on the Android 2.3 Gingerbread SDK/NDK. Android 2.3 is said to also offer user interface refinements, a new keyboard and text selection tool, Internet (VoIP/SIP) calling, improved copy/paste functionality and gyroscope sensor support.

Customers can buy a Nexus S starting on December 16th at Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores in the U.S. unlocked for $529 or from T-Mobile for $199 with a two-year service agreement and qualifying voice and data plan. In the U.K., the Nexus S will be available at Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy stores on December 20th.

Nexus S specifications
Network 2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE) : 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz 3G (HSDPA 7.2Mbps, HSUPA 5.76Mbps) : 900 / 1700 / 2100 MHz
OS
Android 2.3 / GingerbreadDisplay
4.0” WVGA SUPER AMOLED (800x480)Camera
5.0 mega-pixel Camera + VGA front Camera, Auto Focus, Self shot
Video
HD(720p@30fps) video playing, Video recording D1 (720x480)@30fps mpeg4, H.264, H.263
Audio
MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, AMR-NB,Value-added
Features

NFC (Near Field Communications) capability
Android Market for more applications and contents
A-GPS
Gyroscope Sensor, Accelerometer, Digital compass, Proximity, LightConnectivity
Bluetooth technology v 2.1 + EDR
USB v2.0 (High-Speed)
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
Memory
16GB iNANDSize
63 x 123.9 x 10.9 mmBattery
1500 mAh

The recent Android smart phone blitz carries on as Motorola delivers the power of Android in its new compact design. The Bravo is an entry-level smart phone but it still offers features offered in other high end smart phone. For instance, it runs on Android 2.1 and has a processor of 800 MHz.

Making the Motorola BRAVO somewhat distinctive, the company included the latest version of Motorola's MOTOBLUR UI, which makes it easier to deal with communications such as emails and updates in one space. 
Because it uses Android, your Gmail account and other Google applications like Google Search are within your fingertips.Measuring 109.5 x 63 x 13.3 mm and weighing just 122 grams, the new smart phone offers 3G HSDPA 850/1900; Adobe Flash 10.1 support; 480 x 854 pixels FWVGA 16 million color capable display, 2GB internal memory, 512-MB Flash memory and pinch and zoom and double tap features.

In addition, the Motorola Bravo is 3G network ready, as well as WCDMA 850/1900 GSM 850/900/1800/1900. And for data connectivity, it adds in Stereo Bluetooth v2.1 EDR with A2DP, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n wireless networking with DLNA, GPRS class 12, EDGE class 12, 3G HSDPA 7.2 Mbps and a 3G HSUPA 2.0 Mbps connection. It also features a 3.15 MP digital camera that includes a digital zoom lens, auto-focus, Geo-tagging and image stabilization.

The Motorola Citrus is one of the many new generation 3G smart phones that is out in the market today. With many great features for productivity and efficiency, it is projected to be a solid buy in the highly competitive phone market. The Motorola Citrus is powered by the Android 2.1 operating system that enable it to multi-task with full efficiency.

The design of this device was developed for ease of portability. It has a streamlined, curved design to make it easier to fit in a pocket or purse. The touch screen capabilities on the phone have been improved to provide a more fluid navigational experience. Motorola has also designed this phone to be environmentally responsible. The phone's built with 25% recycled plastic and is PVC free with eco-friendly packaging. Motorola also invests in energy efficiency sources and reforestation projects, in an effort to offset the carbon footprint generated by the manufacture and usage of the Citrus.

The touch screen features a digital QWERTY keyboard and a pinch-to-zoom navigation enabling a fluid flick navigation. One of the most advanced features of this smart phone is its web browsing capability. The Motorola Citrus has a functional HTML browser, that provides a quick and convenient access to your Google and Twitter account. The Android equipped system allows the user to surf the web, text, listen to music and other activities with no drop in performance. Enjoy multi-tasking with the Citrus. The Citrus also has a feature called Backtrack, which allows for easy navigation of web pages, music, and screen panels, etc. with unfettered views, as it controlled on the back of the phone so your hand is not on the way.

USB, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity are featured in the Citrus. This allows connection with printers and computers and other devices. While the Citrus comes with a standard charger, an automobile charger is available for on the go. The life of the Citrus can last up to 380 minutes. As far as memory capabilities, the Citrus has 2 gigabytes of microSD memory pre-installed, and has support for up to 32 additional GB of memory. The Citrus is an ideal phone for many people on budget as it is highly affordable smart phone.

Recently, a lot of new smart phones have hit the market that if you've seen one you would think you have seen them all. Until that next big new tech comes along, what can you possibly do to a phone that really makes it stand out? If you hear that a new smart phone is just released, you would immediately think of the features of every smart phone out there - Bluetooth, GPS, Wi-Fi, built-in sensors, and a full range of apps. The mere notion of a 1 GHz Snapdragon processor was once exhilarating. Today, you would not even recognize what it is. And what of all these new phones hitting the market for the holidays? Somehow it is just spinning the same configuration to create an entirely "new smart phone". 



That's what we though about all the new smart phones in the market, at least until news of the all-new Samsung Continuum leaked. Now, what Samsung has changed up for this Continuum phone is give it a second OLED screen that operates as a ticker; think stock ticker or ESPN ticker. As soon as the device is held, that portion will be turned on automatically. All of the other power-consuming features remain off. While it's on, the ticker will constantly steam different channels of information: RSS, twits, stock information, sport scores, you name it. You decide what it streams. 

Hardware wise, the Continuum boasts a 1 GHz Hummingbird CPU, 348 MB of RAM, 512 MB of ROM, 2 GB of on-board flash storage, and a preloaded 8 GB microSD card. The Continuum features a 480 by 800 resolution in a 3.4 inch screen. The second display will be using a 1.8-inch screen with a 96 by 480 resolution. It also has a 5MP built-in camera that comes with a LED flash and records a video at 720p. The smart phone runs off of the Android 2.1, has 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi, 3G mobile, and it serves as a hotspot for up to five devices.

There has been a lot of talk lately about the new LG Octane, which looks to be an exclusive for Verizon customers at a very low price at under $100. What is even more remarkable about this phone is all the features available for it that normally are not seen in modern smart phones. Having saying that, LG Octane should be on the top of your list of must-have phones.

The camera is one of the good aspects of the LG Octane. Its camera is better than most smart phones built in camera. The 3.2 megapixel camera will allow you to take great photos of your friends and family whenever you may want to. This is made even easier by the physical shutter button and the bright flash. The new smile detection technology is what, I think, makes it truly unique. It can often be difficult to take great photos of your friends because it is so difficult to get them to smile on command. It automatically detect a smile, snap a photo, thus, preserving it forever.

If you mostly use your cell phone to keep in touch with your friends and family via the various social media technologies, then you will absolutely love this phone.Composing many text messages and status updates is easy with its full QWERTY keyboard. All of the social networking sites that you love, like Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, and Skype are all built-in and easily accessible right from the home screen of the LG Octane. Aside from the QWERTY keyboard, a full multi-touch screen can also be used for browsing the Internet and manipulating the applications.

Another notable feature on this device will be of particular interest to people who like playing video games. The LG Octane smart phone has brought back the D-Pad. When touch screen phones were introduced, gamers were assured that the loss of the physical buttons would not affect the enjoyment of their video games. While this was sometimes true, many gamers lamented the loss of physical buttons like the D-Pad. Now, you will finally get to play all those old games that you simply were not able to play on touch screen phones.