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Sony Mobile announces the Xperia sola, debuts Floating Touch Navigation

March 13, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Sony Mobile has announced yet another designer smartphone for Xperia lovers, the Xperia sola. The Android powered gizmo debuts Sony’s new addition to its UI called “Floating Touch”, which would provide easy to use, quick, and smart web experience over the device. We have a 3.7-inch Reality Display with scratch resistant glass and Sony’s Mobile Bravia Engine, a 1 GHz Dual-Core Processor, Android 2.3 Gingerbread pre-loaded (supports upgrade to Android ICS 4.0 arriving this summer), NFC including the dynamic and revolutionary Xperia SmatTags, xLoud with 3D surround sound, DLNA and a 5MP camera with Fast Capture support. We even see great entertainment overdose packed into the phone with direct access to Sony Entertainment Network, which allows handset users to view unlimited music and movies over Music Unlimited and Video Unlimited streams. The Xperia sola is planned to launch globally over the second quarter this year. It would be available in three vibrant colors that include Black, Red, and White.

The exact pricing and release schedule for Xperia sola is yet to be out, we would share the update same as soon as it is up.

via Sony Mobile Blog

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Samsung Galaxy S II gets a taste of Android ICS in Europe and Korea

March 13, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Samsung Galaxy S II owners in Europe including Poland, Hungary, Sweden and Korea get Android Ice Cream Sandwich update being pushed to their devices via OTA starting today. The mobile giant assures the update to release very soon among other regions and markets steadily. Android ICS is one software improvement that most users want to try fumble around with, while adding new features and new apps to their smartphones. The company promises ICS updates to be made available soon for the Galaxy Tab 10.1, Galaxy Tab 8.9, Galaxy Note, and Galaxy S II LTE.

Clarity on carrier specific releases worldwide for ICS update are among things that we can’t really predict too soon as it completely depends upon specifications and presets by wireless companies, based on which the update would be made available or scheduled across lined up regions. We still wait on more info on the same and would keep you posted on the latest buzz.

via @SamsungMobile – Twitter

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LG Optimus Vu now available in Korea

March 6, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

LG Optimus Vu, the smart and elegant competitor to the Samsung’s Galaxy Note has made its way to Korea. The handheld goes live on sale with SK Telecom and LG U+ networks across South Korea. The mobile giant eyes early adopters and new users with the opportunity to get a stylish protective case with an extra battery across both the carriers to the first 20K users.

Refreshing our thoughts on the LG Optimus Vu, it was one of the cool gizmos added to LG’s smartphone portfolio that were released prior to MWC 2012 while being actively showcased later at the grand event in Barcelona. We see some brilliant specs on the device that include a 5-inch IPS display, 1.5 GHz Dual-Core CPU, Android 2.3 Gingerbread (ICS 4.0 Upgradable), 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, 8MP camera, capacitive stylus input, sleek and stylish design.

Gadget lovers in Korea can get their hands on with the smartphone at a price tag of 999,900 won (approx. US $890). We sill await news upon worldwide release and pricing.

To checkout out detailed specifications and information on the LG Optimus Vu, click here.

Via LG Newsroom

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Panasonic ELUGA Power available for pre-order in the UK with Clove

March 2, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Panasonic’s latest offering the ELUGA Power is now available for pre-order in the UK with online technology retailer Clove. The smartphone sports dynamic specs including a 5-inch LCD display, a 1.5 GHz Dual-Core processor, and Android ICS 4.0 pre installed on to it. The product comes at a price tag of £399 (£478 VAT inclusive) and can ordered online using this link. The first stocks are due late April 2012. I am sure all of us would have multiple considerations while going this one, as the smartphone arena is evolving at a very fast pace with each day introducing new devices to the mobile and handheld community.

Panasonic ELUGA Key Specifications:

5-inch HD LCD display (1280×720 pixels)
1.5 GHz Dual-Core Processor
Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 pre loaded
8GB internal storage with support for Micro SD card up to 32GB
8MP Auto-Focus camera (support Full HD Video recording up to 1080p)
Front Camera support
Fast Charge Technology helps save time charging the battery
International standard IP57 water and dustproofing
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, 3G, GPS, NFC and Micro USB connectivity
1800 mAh battery
Dimensions / Weight: 136 x 70 x 9.6mm / 133g