The Motorola Droid 2 will be available for presale on Verizon’s Web site starting August 11 and will be in stores August 12 for $199.99 with a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate. As expected, the smartphone will ship running Android 2.2, which among other things includes support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1. The Droid 2 can also be used as a mobile hot spot for up to five devices, but you will need to sign up for Verizon’s 3G Mobile Hotspot Service, which costs $20 per month. Design-wise, the Droid 2 measures 4.58 inches tall by 2.38 inches wide by 0.54 inch thick and features a 3.7-inch WVGA (480×854) capacitive touch screen. One of the complaints of the original Droid was the flat keyboard, so Motorola improved it this time around and raised the keys. In addition to the physical and virtual keyboards, the smartphone will also come preloaded with Swype. Other improvements include a faster 1GHz TI OMAP processor and double the RAM (512MB). The Droid 2 also features a 5-megapixel camera, DLNA support, and 8GB of onboard memory. A new capability of Froyo allows you to save apps both to the main memory and to an SD card, and Verizon is shipping the phone with a 8GB microSD card. The Android Market has more than 70000 apps in the catalog now, but the smartphone will also come preloaded with some extras, such as NFL Mobile and Blockbuster On Demand. One final highlight we weren’t expecting but are certainly excited about (or maybe it’s just me): Verizon will …Read more...(271 words, estimated 1:05 mins reading time)
www.mahalo.com Walt Mossberg, the most respected consumer electronics journalist in the world, is out with his review of the new Dell Streak device, which launches on Friday, August 13, 2010. In his review, published in ”The Wall Street Journal,” Mossberg describes the Dell Streak as a “tweener device,” adding that “depending on how you use it, the Streak can be considered a giant smartphone or a minitablet.” Ultimately, Mossberg says he decided the five-inch Android tablet is more of a “very large smartphone.” He goes on to say that because of its size, the Dell Streak “will be too large to carry around comfortably.” Mossberg adds that the Dell Streak is “much lighter than the iPad…but heavier than many smartphones.” Overall, Walt Mossberg said the Dell Streak “may well appeal to people for whom the iPad is too large to carry around, yet want some of the tablet experience coupled with a phone.” He says “Streak buyers will have to overlook some of the shortcomings” he encountered. Engadget’s review of the Dell Streak also covered the device’s size, noting that “as long as you’re not into hippie-tight pants,” the Streak should fit in your jeans “like a regular phone.” Engadget also praised the Streak’s battery life as “impressive,” and that it performed “pretty good” as a phone. As to the question of whether the Streak is a minitablet or a smartphone, Engadget says the latter. CNET has weighed in on the Dell Streak as well, calling the device “the first Android tablet …Read more...(261 words, estimated 1:03 mins reading time)
Just like the Sprint version, the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9650 for Verizon brings an update to the carrier’s BlackBerry Tour. It’s not a major overhaul but brings some nice enhancements, including Wi-Fi, double the onboard memory, and an optical touchpad, to make it a worthwhile upgrade. In this review, we will focus on the Verizon-specific features and performance. For more information about the phone’s design and core functions, please read our full review of the RIM BlackBerry Bold 9650 for Sprint. The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9650 is available from Verizon now for $149.99 with a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate. Features The RIM BlackBerry Bold 9650 is a world phone with dual-mode functionality, meaning that it supports both the CDMA and GSM networks. Here in the States, the smartphone will work on Verizon’s network as usual, but when you travel overseas, it will automatically detect and connect to a GSM network, so you can continue to make calls and receive data. Like the Tour, the Bold supports the 2100MHz UMTS/HSDPA band, so you can get 3G support overseas. In addition, the Bold is Verizon’s first smartphone to support the carrier’s GlobalAccess Connect service, which allows you to use the Bold as a tethered modem while abroad. Plans start at $65 per month with a 5GB data cap in the US and Canada (5 cents per MB overage fee) and 100MB allowance in select countries ($5.12 per MB overage fee). Though the Bold ships with a SIM card, Verizon will allow …Read more...(262 words, estimated 1:03 mins reading time)
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The Motorola i1 is one such handset–it’s the first Google Android phone for Boost Mobile, and it’s also the first Google Android smartphone to run on Nextel’s iDEN network. It’s quite a rugged device–for a touch screen phone anyway–and it’s also the only Android phone to support push-to-talk, which is a big deal if you’re a Boost or Nextel customer. However, the i1 is saddled with Android 1.5, which is a relatively obsolete version of the operating system, and the iDEN network doesn’t have fast data speeds. However, Motorola may release a software update in the future, so we’ll keep hoping for improvements on that front. Overall, it’s certainly not the best Android phone we’ve seen, but it makes for a serviceable touch-screen smartphone, especially if you’re an iDEN die-hard. The Motorola i1 is available for $349.99, but bear in mind that price without a contract from Boost Mobile. Design While it might seem like a run-of-the-mill Android phone at first glance, Motorola dressed the i1 up with a decidedly rugged spin. Indeed, the handset is clad in what feels like a rubber and hard plastic casing, and the overall phone feels sturdier than most. Measuring 4.65 inches long by 2.34 inches wide by 0.5 inch thick, the i1 is not too heavy at 4.63 ounces, and its back cover has a soft touch surface for a more comfortable feel in the hand. Read more...(242 words, estimated 58 secs reading time)
michaelsherlock.com The Epic 4G, the galaxy s smartphone for Sprint, is an excellent cell phone. This device sports an excellent QWERTY keyboard, surpassing all but the Touch Pro 2 in terms of comfort and efficiency. With blazing fast 4G networking, the swype keyboard, a high resolution Super AMOLED display, and a Froyo update in the works, I guarantee you the Epic 4G is currently the best Sprint smartphone, and galaxy s model, on the market. At $249.99 on a two year contract, the device isn’t cheap but it is worth the entry cost. For more Epic 4G Videos bit.ly For exclusive content follow me on twitter at twitter.com Read more...(116 words, estimated 28 secs reading time)
T-Mobile today announced pricing and availability details for the highly anticipated HTC HD2. The phone will be available in retail stores on March 24. It will sell for $199.99 with a 2-year-contract. Or customers may use the Even More Plus option, purchasing the phone for $449.99 with no monthly contract. The HTC HD2 was first unveiled last month at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona. Offering the largest touch screen on a smartphone in the US, the new HTC HD2 will come ready with access to millions of eBooks, movies, television programs and more.
www.mahalo.com For iPhone users, the ability to perform more than one task at a time was limited. However, the iPhone 4 and new iPhone iOS 4 features Multitasking, the new way for iPhone users to access their data, browse online, make a phone call and play their favorite game all by a few fluid motions and without having to close out one application to access another. By allowing users the ability to switch between applications, the iPhone becomes more functional and performs more like a smartphone. Here you’ll find tips for how to use multitasking on the iPhone 4 and learn how this function can help you to get more from your new iPhone. Mike teaches you about some of the new features of the iPhone 4 and OS4. The iPhone 4 is the fourth generation Internet and multimedia-enabled smartphone from Apple. Steve Jobs introduced the iPhone 4 during the the Apple Worldwide Developers Conference Keynote Address 2010. The new smart phone will be available in black or white and in two models. The 16GB model will sell for $199 and the 32GB model will sell for $299 with the usual two year AT&T contract in the US. The iPhone 3GS will continue to be sold with iOS 4 but only 8GBytes for $99 via AT&T – not quite a free cell phone. Many still refer to the iPhon 4 as the iPhone 4G. Full details and specifications are available below via the infographic or more detailed iPhone 4 Features section. Seveal videos are found below showcasing the new iPhone 4 features. There is also a comparison …Read more...(277 words, estimated 1:06 mins reading time)
Introduction of the business smartphone Nokia E73. The Finnish company Nokia has introduced yet another mobile phone. He belongs in the category of business devices called Nokia E73. Mobile phone Nokia E73, also known as Nokia Mode, is a direct successor to the Nokia E72. He also performed in a monoblock form factor and is equipped with a horizontally oriented display and a QWERTY-keyboard. Smartphone Nokia E73 is controlled by the operating system Symbian OS v9.2, S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1 and combines extensive functionality with average characteristics. Unfortunately, the smartphone will be available exclusively at the North American mobile operator T-Mobile. Its sales will begin June 16. Subject to the conclusion of a two-year contract with the operator the cost of Nokia E73 Mode $ 70. Specifications Nokia E73 Mode: Standards: GSM / GPRS / EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz, WCDMA / HSPA 900/1700/2100 MHz OS: Symbian OS v9.2, S60 3rd Edition, Feature Pack 1 Display: 2.4-inch with a resolution of 320×240 pixels, 16 million colors Keyboard: QWERTY Camera: 5 megapixel with autofocus and flash, 0.3-megapixel for video telephony Video: MP4/H.263 Audio: FM-radio with RDS, MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC + Memory: 250 MB, support for memory cards microSD (up to 32 GB) Communications: Wi-Fi (802.11b / g), Bluetooth 2.0 c A2DP, 3,5-mm jack, microUSB Additional features: GPS-receiver with A-GPS, digital compass, accelerometer, light sensor, proximity sensor, optical joystick Battery: Lithium …Read more...(236 words, estimated 57 secs reading time)
