Archive for the ‘Cellphones’ Category

Sony-Ericsson unveils Xperia Arc smartphone

Sony-Ericsson unveils Xperia Arc smartphone

One of the most talked about smartphones at the CES 2011 is the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc.  The 4.2-inch Android smartphone the flagship of Sony’s 2011 Xperia smartphone line meant to succeed (and rightfully so) the Xperia X10. The Xperia Arc is equipped with a large, ultra-wide 4.2″ capacitive multi-touch Reality Display with Sony Mobile [...]

LG Optimus 2X Dual Core Smartphone

LG is on fire with it’s Android smartphone line as the company unveils it’s latest unit, the LG Optimus 2X.  It’s the first android smartphone to be equipped with a dual core processor (Nvidia’s Tegra 2).  For those who can’t wait to get one and not bother with the LG Optimus 2X’s technical specifications (which [...]

Google Introduces Nexus S and Android 2.3 Gingerbread

Google has two major announcements for the Android platform today, their newest flagship phone the Nexus S and the latest version of their mobile OS, Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

LG Optimus One sells 1 million in 40 days

LG Optimus One sells 1 million in 40 days

LG‘s entry into the midrange smartphone market is one huge success as sales reach a milestone of 1 million units in just 40 days. The Optimus One P500 has been started selling like hotcakes since it’s October launch hroughout Europe, the USA, and much of the Asia-Pacific.

Toshiba launches its first Android phone, Regza T-01C

Toshiba launches its first Android phone, Regza T-01C

Toshiba has introduced it’s first entry into the Android Smartphone market with a unit that bears it’s Regza brand that we usually associate with the company’s TV set, the Regza T-01C.

Missing features for Windows Phone 7 at launch

While many are awaiting Microsoft‘s launch it’s upcoming mobile OS, Windows Phone 7, it won’t be complete a package as many of us on already mature platforms like Android and the iOS would like to believe. It’s understandable yes, as even both operating systems mentioned earlier wasn’t pretty at version 1.0 but Redmond has a [...]

Motorola unveils Droid Pro for Enterprise users

Motorola unveils Droid Pro for Enterprise users

Want an Android Smartphone but with a BlackBerry-like profile? Motorola has you covered with their release of the Motorola Droid Pro. This enterprise-class sports a 1GHz processor, 5 megapixel auto-focus camera, 3.1-inch display capacitive touchscreen display, portrait-style keyboard and probably most important of all, dual-mode CDMA/GSM chip for worldwide roaming.  No need to switch phones [...]

Samsung Mobile Secret Codes

Aside from the default functionality from it’s menus, Samsung phones (like those from Nokia) also support secret codes which give you specific and additional functionality. Whether it’s to view your phone’s serial number, the IMEI number or even disable the GPRS (something that you can’t find in the menu), Samsung has included a specific secret [...]

Samsung ships One Millionth Galaxy S Phone

Samsung ships One Million Galaxy S phones!

Samsung has one good reason to celebrate!  Shipped units of it’s Galaxy S Android smartphone has reached the one millionth mark (for the U.S. Market, global sales are higher considering in the U.K., they gave away Free Galaxy S phones for unhappy iPhone 4 buyers)! The Samsung Galaxy S is available from all four major [...]

US cellphones could have a mandatory FM radio

Cellphones and other similar gadgets coming to US shores could soon be forced to come with an FM tuner. The proposal is still being reviewed by radio broadcasters, recording artists, and record labels, and would still need Congressional approval to go into effect, but if passed, the it will in effect require all manufacturers wanting [...]