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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

Android Mobiles

Lenovo S2 Android Smartphone unveiled at CES 2012

January 10, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

The CES 2012 has been fun filled and brainstorming with loads of new stuff being introduced among various verticals. The IT giant Lenovo revealed its Android based smartphone the Lenovo S2 at CES 2012. The device has brilliant specs and operates on Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS. The device flaunts a secure kernel providing protection for users personal information while efficiently managing SMS and Network control on the go. It also features cloud storage that allows data sharing including your favorite videos, pictures, movies and files across varied platforms with dedicated cloud services provided by Lenovo.

“Lenovo is breaking down the barriers of device differentiation and weaving together hardware, software, and cloud services that are connected, experiential, and dynamic. We understand our users need more than just the traditional keyboard and screen for a truly satisfying digital experience. Our Personal Cloud vision integrates all devices, from tablets to TVs, for a comprehensive mobile Internet experience anytime, anywhere.” – Liu Jun, Senior Vice President and President (Mobile Internet and Digital Home Business Group)

Complete Phone Specifications:

1.4 GHz Snapdragon MSM8255 Dual Core Processor
3.8 inch TFT Display (800 x 480 pixels)
Android 2.3 Gingerbread with Lenovo Magic 3.0 UI
8GB storage with 512MB RAM and 16GB storage with 1GB RAM.
8MP rear camera and a VGA front camera for video calling.
WCDMA, HSPDA+, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Connectivity
HDMI, Micro-USB, 3.5mm audio jack, and MHL outputs.
1500 mAh Battery

The Lenovo S2 is available in China at a tentative price of 400$(US) and would be available worldwide very soon.

New Technologies

Gorilla Glass 2 to be showcased at CES 2012

January 6, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Every now an then we see our mobile devices and smartphones using the Gorilla Glass technology. The highly toughened and scratch resistive product developed by Corning Inc. The company plans to release an upgrade to this excellent technology by launching Gorilla Glass 2 at CES 2012. The concentration lies on smaller form factors, sleek design, and portability with unification to larger formats for consumer electronic devices. The product would inherit the existing set of features and benefits with a view to deliver added durability and scratch resistance protection. The segments that would benefit with Gorilla Glass 2 technology include education, auto, entertainment, and home appliances sector.

Corning’s Gorilla Glass technology led the company to a mass boom at CES 2011 making it the most spoken about establishment. The Gorilla Glass has already been incorporated with a majority of 30 brands and design integration onto more than 575 different models. The product details are planned to be available by Monday, 9 Jan 2012 via an official announcement.

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Get ready for a hands on experience on few devices for display on the Corning booth that include:

An 82-inch advanced multi-touch LCD display that features Corning Gorilla Glass as a durable, touch-sensitive, and elegant cover glass.
Touch-enabled automobile interior and home appliance center simulators demonstrating the enhanced user interface experience that thin, durable glass can enable in new design applications.
A centerpiece, Gorilla Glass-covered video wall, flanked by Gorilla Glass fabricated sound speakers, projecting the latest in Corning specialty glass technology news.

iOS Mobiles (iPhones)

Apple iPhone 4S to reach China and 21 more countries by 13 January

January 5, 2012 Udit Malhotra Leave a comment

Apple earlier today announced its plan to release the Apple iPhone 4S in China and 21 more countries by Friday, 13 January 2012. A great news for Apple fans across the globe. The regions that benefit with the launch include:

Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Bolivia, Botswana, British Virgin Islands, Cameroon, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, China, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Ecuador, Grenada, Guam, Guinea Conakry, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Kenya, Madagascar, Mali, Mauritius, Niger, Senegal, St. Vincent and The Grenadines, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks and Caicos and Uganda.

Apple’s CEO Tim Cook Said “With the launch in China next week, iPhone 4S will be available in over 90 countries making this our fastest iPhone rollout ever.”

The iPhone 4S would be available in both black and white colors. The product is sold across Apple Retail Stores and Apple Authorized Resellers. The estimated retail price for 16GB is $199(US), 32GB is $299(US), and 64GB (New Added Variant) is $399(US).

The latest version includes outstanding features that include iOS 5, iCloud, Siri (The Virtual Voice Assistant), An Improved 8MP Camera with better optics, Full HD video recording at 1080p, Dual Core A5 Chips and a crystal clear Retina Display.

iPhone lovers on a budget may also opt-in for the iPhone 4 at 99$(US), or iPhone 3GS for free with a 2 year contract with their respective carriers.