Nokia E6: Specs, Features, Photos, and Videos

One of the first two new Symbian Anna smartphones announced earlier today by the Finnish mobile maker is the Nokia E6.

The Nokia E6 is touted as yet another business-centric smartphone with access to MS Exchange, MS Communicator Mobile, and MS SharePoint. The E6 is basically a refresh of Nokia E71 and E72, with intent for higher screen resolution, higher memory, and better connectivity options. Featuring a full QWERTY keypad, the Nokia E6 also show off a 2.46-inch capacitive touchscreen display for faster navigation and operation.

Though you can opt to use the QWERTY keypad for faster text-entry, the latter would be good enough in most touch functions like launching apps from the home screen. Available in silver or black, the E6 looks compact by design as Nokia claims donning premium materials such as glass and stainless steel.



Nokia E6 Specs



Symbian Anna OS

680 MHz ARM 11 CPU, 2D/3D Graphics HW

2.46-inch LCD Capacitive Touch Display, 480 x 640 pixels

Full QWERTY keypad

256 RAM, 1GB ROM

8GB memory, external microSD up to 32GB

8MP FF camera with dual LED flash

VGA front-facing camera

720p HD video recording @ 25 fps

GPRS/EDGE

HSDPA 10.2Mbps, HSUPA 2.0Mbps

WiFi 802.11 b/g/n

GPS, a-GPS

Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP

microUSB 2.0

3.5mm AV connector

FM Radio

115.5 x 59 x 10.5 mm

133 g

1500 mAh Li-Ion battery



Nokia E6 will start shipping this Q2 and expect to see this phone on local shelves on the same quarter. Check out photos and video after the break.

Update: June 17, 2011

Nokia E6 is now available in Philippines for Php 17,820.



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Samsung Galaxy Ace is here in Cebu, Check out Hands-on Video

Three weeks since the official release here in the Philippines, we finally spotted the Samsung Galaxy Ace in one of the local stores here in Cebu.

I actually got a tip from a friend who is also a fan of Cebu Tech Blogger in Facebook, saying the device is already on the shelves somewhere at the SM Cyberzone. Had a time to visit the place the other day, and indeed, the Galaxy Ace is already there. This Android Froyo handset is selling at Php 14,750 which is quite cheaper than the first announced price tag of Php 15,580. Hit the hands-on video after the break.







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Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Pro, and Play Unveiled

Following the announcement of Xperia Arc in the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Sony Ericsson unveiled earlier today at the on-going MWC 2011 new additions to its smartphone line-up for this year namely: Xperia Neo, Xperia Pro, and Xperia Play.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo

Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo and Xperia Pro are identical mid-range devices as far as specs are concerned, except for the form-factor of the latter which features an added full-QWERTY sliding keyboard instead of just having Multi-Touch. Both are using Sony’s Bravia graphics engine powering 854 x 480 display resolution on 3.7-inch screen.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro

As expected, usual specs on Gingerbread devices are on board including the 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 processor, 320 MB internal storage, MicroSD support of up to 32GB (8GB microSD included), 8 MP front-facing camera with Auto-Focus and LED Flash capable of recording 720p HD videos at 30 frames-per-second, up-front is the 2 MP camera for video conferencing, and of course – wireless connectivity options like Wi-Fi, enhanced 3G support both for down and up-links (HSDPA/HSUPA), Bluetooth 2.1, and an Assisted GPS support.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play on the other hand is something quite different, not unless you’re a fan of PSP’s. First leaked as the PlayStation Phone, it finally got its official name as the Xperia Play. Basically, gaming buttons like that of PSP are evident. Like its companions, it’s powered by the same low-power 1 GHz Snapdragon application processor (Scorpion) and runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. It also sports the same resolution of 854 x 480 on its 4-inch display. Though only has a 5 MP rear camera, it’s generous to offer 512 MB of internal storage and 8GB microSD plus an expandable option of up to 32GB.



These handsets are coming to selected markets starting next month, and I guess you can still wait that long. Do you?

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Samsung Galaxy S II (GT-I9100) Gets Official: Check Out Full Specs, Features, and Availability

So we got it officially after having a quick preview while still on its way coming to existence at MWC 2011, introducing Samsung’s premium smartphone for 2011 – the Galaxy S II.

As the successor to the record-breaking Android flagship, the Galaxy S – the main focus of this bad boy is on speed, screen, and content. Sorry Galaxy S users, you could probably upgrade to Gingerbread – but we can’t deny the fact that Galaxy S II, specs-wise, is amusingly drooling and this could be your only way to getting the latest Android flavor in the Galaxy line up.

Claimed as the thinnest smartphone to date at 8.49 mm thick, knocking Xperia Arc and Optimus Black off the "slimmest" record, the Galaxy S II flaunts a 4.27-inch Super AMOLED Plus display, attracting attention for being energy-efficient (as Sammy says) while it can offer resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, bundled with a customized interface – the TouchWiz 4.0. With Galaxy S II, indulging the social circle is easier with its access to Samsung’s Music Hub, Game Hub, Reader Hub, and Social Hub.

At home, on the move, or at work – Galaxy S II could fit any lifestyle. It features Kies Air, allowing users to manage their smartphone contents from their PC, via local WiFi connections – thanks for the Wi-Fi Direct support. Plus, it comes with business solutions including enhanced conferencing and connectivity services from Cisco, mobile implementation of Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, and secure remote device management from Sybase.

The Samsung Galaxy S II is powered by a dual-core processor at 1 GHz, presumably the recently-announced Exynos chip. Full specs and features after the break.



Samsung Galaxy S II Specs and Features



GSM 850/900/1800/1900

HSPA+ 21 850/900/1900/2100

1 GHz Dual-core Application processor

1 GB RAM

4.27-inch Super AMOLED Plus display (800x480 pixels)

Android 2.3 Gingerbread with TouchWiz 4.0

Adobe Flash 10.1 support

8 MP rear camera with Auto-Focus and LED Flash

1080p Full HD Recording and Playback @ 30 fps

2 MP front-facing camera

16/32 GB, microSD up to 32GB

GPS, A-GPS

Bluetooth 3.0 + HS

USB 2.0

Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct

Near Field Communications (NFC) technology

DLNA (AllShare Technology)

Live Panel

Customized Voice Translation App

Kies Air

Exchange ActiveSync

Accelerometer, Digital Compass, Gyroscope

3.5mm ear jack and speaker

Stereo FM Radio with RDS

Voice Recorder

8.49 mm thick

116g

1,650 mAh battery



Availability



Samsung Galaxy S II will be coming to European and Asian markets come later this month or before this quarter ends. No pricing details yet, but surely I’ll let you know. Stay tuned!



Update: Samsung GALAXY S II is already available here in the Philippines with a SRP of Php 29,990.

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Globe Telecom Latest Smartphone and Tablet Deals

Geeks will start peeping later today the happenings in Barcelona for the Mobile World Congress while the whole circle of players in the Smartphone and Tablet arena are going to tout their latest product line-ups.

I’m pretty sure you, too, would like to know the best gadget deals for this year or probably in early 2012. But for “Pinoy” techies who can’t wait, in all probability, to get their hands on the latest handsets that made its way here in the Philippines; you’ll be glad to hear that Globe Telecom got new deals for you to check.



Among of the latest devices now available at Globe include the Huawei Ideos U8150, Samsung Galaxy 5 i5503 Europa, Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570, Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830, and Huawei Ideos S7. And the good thing is, these devices are being offered with free 30-day trial of Globe SuperSurf on top of the Plan.

Huawei Ideos U8150

The Huawei Ideos U8150 is a Froyo device flaunting a 2.8-inch capacitive touchscreen with resolution of 320 x 240 pixels. It’s powered by a 528 MHz ARM 11 processor and Adreno 200 GPU in a MSM7225 Qualcomm chipset. Built with a 200MB internal storage, 256 MB RAM, and 512 MB ROM – the Ideos u8150 specs is pretty decent for entry-level handsets. This is a quad-band GSM phone, so basically a good choice as secondary handset (next to your high-end smartphone) if you’re the type of user who frequently travel anywhere in the planet. For those CTB readers who are new to Huawei Ideos, this is actually the first phone from Huawei launched here in the Philippines. What you would like with this curvy phone is its capability to be used as internet-sharing device as it’s coupled with functionality to act as a Wi-Fi hotspot - similar to Globe MiFi, the Smartbro Pocket Wi-Fi, or the Huawei’s E5 Pocket MiFi. Globe Telecom’s Huawei Ideos U8150 is free with My SuperPlan 499 and comes with free 30 days of SuperSurf.

Samsung Galaxy 5 i5503

Samsung Galaxy 5 i5503 Europa is also a quad-band phone running Android 2.1 (Éclair), packed with a 600 MHz processor, 2.8-inch TFT capacitive touchscreen display, with TouchWiz 3.0 interface, and support for basic and popular wireless connectivity options. The only drawback though for this entry-level handset is the 2 MP camera, and to be honest – if you’re a cam-wh*re type, you probably have to consider other units with higher camera resolution. But considering this is going to be free with Globe MySuperPlan 499, plus a free 30-day trial of SuperSurf – that would seemingly a good choice, too.



Among the newest handsets you should also check are Samsung Galaxy’s, that is – the Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 and Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830. Just as early as first week of this month, Samsung has already released these handsets in the country ahead of global release. Sounds flattering, huh?

Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570

The Galaxy Mini S5570 is also an Android Froyo device powered by a 600 MHz processor. Flavored tasty for young techies, this mid-range phone shows off its 3.15 MP camera (although it doesn’t have Flash) and its sexy full capacitive touch screen display. There’s nothing more notable specs on this phone except the basics that are usually built in a Froyo device. Samsung Galaxy Mini S5570 is free at MySuperPlan 999, and Globe is offering free 30 days of SuperSurf once you signed up for the Plan.

Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830

And if you want the feel and looks of Apple’s iPhone 4, the Samsung Galaxy Ace S5830 could be a another choice. Though it doesn’t exactly resemble the build of the iPhone 4, the price for its decent specs and features should be in consideration. Available for free at Globe MySuperPlan 1799 and also comes with free 30 days of SuperSurf – the Galaxy Ace runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo) and is powered by an 800 MHz ARM 11 CPU and Adreno 200 GPU in a MSM7227 Qualcomm chipset. It also has 158 MB internal storage, wireless connectivity support, TouchWiz 3.0, and 5MP camera with auto-focus and LED Flash.

Huawei Ideos S7

Globe’s new Tablet offering in addition to Samsung Galaxy Tab is Huawei Ideos S7 which is free at Plan 999 and like with the other new devices, it also comes with free 30-day trial of SuperSurf. Ideos S7 is a 7-inch entry-level Éclair tablet powered by 768 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and can offer 720p HD video playback on its 800 x 480 capacitive touchscreen display, on top of its GSM voice support. And oh, it does have a front-facing camera, too!



So which deal you’re interested in?

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Kyocera Echo, First Dual-Touch Screen Android Smartphone: Check Out Specs and Photos

Don’t think of this as the slimmer version of Nintendo DS, folks. ‘Coz it’s not. This is still a smartphone, claimed as the “first” to have a well-proportioned touch screen displays.

Yes, this handset is built with dual-touch screen displays in which you can merge to have a bigger display. Called as the Kyocera Echo, this smartphone is powered by a 1 GHz 2nd gen Snapdragon processor in an Android Froyo platform.

Notable specs and features include:

• Two (2) 3.5-inch WVGA touch screen (480 x 800) displays


• 4.7-inch (960 x 800) single display if the 2 displays are placed side by side


• Android 2.2 (Froyo)


• 1 GHz Snapdragon processor


• 5MP camera with 720p HD video recording


• 1GB internal memory


• MicroSD, pre-installed with 8GB SD card


• 3G only


• 1,370 mAh Li-ion battery

We won’t be seeing the Kyocera Echo here in the Philippines ‘coz it would be an exclusive handset to Sprint subscribers in the US. It’s just really interesting to see a smartphone that somehow can also manifest the looks of a tablet. Or can even run apps in “simultasking" mode like what we see on a dual-monitor computer setup. But to be honest, at least in my own humble opinion, though Kyocera and Sprint built the very first dual-screen smartphone – I don’t think it’s really that much impressive.



Check out more photos and videos after the break. And do share in the comment section below what you think about it.

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BlackBerry Bold 9780 Gets Official in the Philippines… the Price?

Wait no more, BlackBerry fans! Almost three months since the official release in Canada, the new BlackBerry Bold 9780 is officially here in the Philippines.

And if you were not tempted with that sexy Torch because of its steeper price, this bolder and sweeter genus of RIM’s BlackBerry Bold handsets, lusting BlackBerry 6 OS in a 2.4-inch display could be a better choice. Though there’s no official pricing posted in the PR, a wilder presumption would be in the range of Php 22K to Php 24K. But anyway, we’ll let you know once our favorite Telcos post their plans for BlackBerry Bold 9780. Want it cheaper? Let’s say “Hi!” to Globe Telecom, Smart, and Sun Cellular.



BlackBerry Bold 9780 is the first model in the Bold series to run the latest BlackBerry 6 OS, and for you to take a glimpse the new features and interface, hit the video after the break.







Click to Read Press Release

RIM Introduces the New BlackBerry Bold 9780 Smartphone in the Philippines



Manila, the Philippines - 26 January 2011 – Research In Motion (RIM) (NASDAQ: RIMM; TSX: RIM) today introduced the BlackBerry® Bold™ 9780 smartphone – the newest addition to the BlackBerry Bold series of smartphones – in the Philippines. Featuring a premium and iconic design with an incredibly easy-to-use keyboard and optical trackpad, the BlackBerry Bold 9780 is elegantly styled and packed with advanced communications and multimedia features. It is also the first BlackBerry Bold smartphone to come with the new BlackBerry® 6 operating system.



Gregory Wade, Managing Director of Southeast Asia, RIM, said: “The BlackBerry Bold 9780 is a powerful and feature-rich smartphone with an exceptional keyboard and a compact and stylish design. It comes with the popular new BlackBerry 6 operating system and delivers a truly outstanding mobile experience. We are confident that the BlackBerry Bold 9780 will be well received by customers in the Philippines.”



The BlackBerry Bold 9780 offers a compelling blend of features, performance and design. It supports 3G networks around the world, as well as Wi-Fi® connectivity and GPS for location-based applications and geo-tagging. Its 5 MP camera comes with a full complement of high-end features including continuous auto focus, scene modes, image stabilisation, flash and video recording. The BlackBerry Bold 9780 also includes 512 MB Flash memory and an expandable memory card slot that supports up to 32 GB of storage.



The new BlackBerry 6 operating system retains the familiar and trusted features that distinguish the BlackBerry brand while delivering a fresh, approachable and engaging experience that’s powerful and easy to use. It integrates a new and rich WebKit-based browser that renders HTML web pages quickly and beautifully for a great browsing experience. The browser offers fluid navigation using the handset's optical trackpad, includes tabs for accessing multiple sites simultaneously and provides a zoom feature that can intelligently auto-wrap text in a column while maintaining the placement of a page's key elements for easier viewing.



Additional features of BlackBerry 6 include expanded messaging capabilities with intuitive features to simplify the management of social networking and RSS feeds (Social Feeds), and integrated access to BBM™ (BlackBerry® Messenger), Facebook®, Twitter™, MySpace™ and various instant messaging applications on the BlackBerry Bold 9780 smartphone. Its enhanced multimedia experience rivals the best in the industry and includes a dedicated YouTube app. It also features redesigned Music and Pictures applications and a new universal search feature that allows users to more effectively search for content on the smartphone as well as extend their search to the Internet or to discover applications on BlackBerry App World™.



The BlackBerry Bold 9780 smartphone is now available from carriers and authorised distributors in the Philippines. For more information, please visit this link

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LG Optimus Black, Flaunt NOVA Display on Android - the Slimmest Smartphone?

Talking about the gamut of latest smartphones that we are going to see this week from the CES event in Las Vegas, I think it won’t be complete without having the Korean company showing off another Android flagship.

LG has been in the game with the success of its "brainchild" Optimus One with more than 2-million units sold 2 months since it was launched mid-November last year, among others, and of course their 2-core Optimus 2X expected to be out this month. But before you see that on the shelves, LG just announced what they claimed to be the world’s slimmest smartphone called Optimus Black. Slimmest, huh? I guess they haven’t learned about that little bad boy from Sony Ericsson, called Xperia Arc, which is only 9 mm thin and even 0.3 mm thinner at its thinnest point. Anyway, we couldn’t recognize that difference anymore unless we use a precision caliper.



The LG Optimus Black flaunts a 4-inch NOVA display and runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo), yet upgradeable to Android 2.3 or Gingerbread. It’s claimed as the first to utilize a 2 MP front-facing camera and has Wi-Fi Direct capability. Read on with the official press release below.



Click to Read Press Release

LG introduces next generation smartphone design and display with LG Optimus Black



New LG Optimus Black Delivers Breakthrough NOVA Display Technology in the World’s Slimmest Smartphone Device



LAS VEGAS, Jan. 5, 2011 – LG Electronics (LG) announced today it will unveil a new Android smartphone, LG Optimus Black, at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from January 6th in Las Vegas. Providing users with a dramatically brighter 4-inch NOVA display in the world’s slimmest 9.2 mm mobile device, LG Optimus Black creates a one-of-a-kind user experience unlike anything before.



Available for the first time in the mobile market, LG Optimus Black’s NOVA display is designed to be the brightest, clearest and most readable among mobile screens with 700 nits of brightness for optimal visibility. LG Optimus Black provides users with an easier and more natural experience when browsing the web, reading emails, or writing documents with higher levels of brightness and pure white tones that deliver true black and white colors for ideal handset viewing. NOVA technology featured on LG Optimus Black also enables users to maintain visibility whether indoors or outdoors under strong sunlight.



In addition to greater luminosity, the NOVA display on LG Optimus Black also radically reduces power consumption by 50 percent during general indoor use compared to a conventional LCD. Similarly, AMOLED consumes twice as much power as NOVA to display a full white screen, the most frequently used color scheme for web browsing. Combined with the 1500 mAh battery of the LG Optimus Black, users will have enough power for their daily needs, even at maximum brightness settings.



Users will never be out of style with the LG Optimus Black’s ultra slim 9.2 mm design. Making a strong visual statement, LG Optimus Black weighs only 109g and offers sleek lines and smooth edges that improve handheld grip. Tapering down to the world’s thinnest smartphone profile of 6.0 mm, LG Optimus Black’s subtle back arch helps to create the illusion of even greater slimness. Unique to the LG Optimus Black, the flush and flawless finish of the front display is achieved by innovatively hiding the Invisible Receiver behind the edges of the phone.



“We are excited to introduce this stylish new Android smartphone and expect the LG Optimus Black to play a key role in the mobile market,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “LG Optimus Black reflects our core strengths of advanced technology, in both display and design, offering the world’s brightest screen and the world’s slimmest design in an attractive and smart package.”



The LG Optimus Black also offers a set of smarter features designed for easy and faster access to important apps and content. Optimus UI 2.0 lets users directly access messages, emails and missed calls from the locked screen with just one single finger tap. The Gesture UI offers more intuitive commands, including lifting, shaking and tapping, for taking calls, entering camera mode, or enjoying music. LG Optimus Black also introduces the world’s first Wi-Fi Direct™ for quick and high-quality data transfer between mobile devices and adopts the world’s first 2MP front-facing camera.



All LG Optimus Black features are available on the Android 2.2 Froyo platform with Android 2.3 Gingerbread upgrade capability. Utilizing the 2MP front-facing camera, LG Optimus Black allows users to utilize video telephony functions of higher quality after upgrading to Android’s Gingerbread.



The LG Optimus Black will be rolled out globally in the first half of 2011.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc Leaked Ahead of CES

Sony Ericsson will be at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas to announce this year’s new product line ups including their latest smartphones.

It looks like their new Android flagship called Xperia Arc has been leaked in no time. Thanks to Gagadget for a quick preview.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is purportedly packed with a slim contoured body measuring 125 x 63 x 9 mm, with 8.7 mm at its thinnest point. It runs on Android 2.3 or Gingerbread and is powered by a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. There’s the 4.2-inch 854 x 480 pixel touchscreen display, an 8 MP camera with flash supporting HD video recording, a 16 GB microSD card, and utilizes a 1500 mAh battery. And oh, it only weighs 117 grams, thanks to the slim design.







This phone has been first seen last year as the Sony Ericsson Anzu or Xperia X12, a refresh to the Xperia X10. Well, let’s see if this is for real when SE makes their official announcement later today. So just stay tuned!



Update 1: Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is Official



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Vainworks, Turn Your Smartphone Rear Camera into Front-facing Camera

One of the best features of iPhone 4 that has never been with other devices is the Facetime, which basically allows video calling between other iPhone 4 devices or even with the fourth generation iPod Touch.

It utilizes the front-facing camera built into the device and works via Wi-Fi or through 3G networks if you install a jailbreak app called Facebreak. Though Facetime can’t be considered as the perfect video-calling solution for iDevices, the release of the latest Skype for iPhone app paves the way for a more and better video-calling experience on these devices. But still, it couldn’t be all-the-best if we are going to consider those smartphones which don’t have front-facing camera. Obviously, you won’t enjoy at all the convenience of video calling when your device only has a rear camera.

However, there’s this cool product in the US called Vainworks Stand – which was engineered to flip a smartphone’s rear facing camera to work like a front-facing camera. Technically, it doesn’t touch anything how the phone works, except that it uses a mirror to forward back the image to the touch-screen display. It’s quite interesting, right? Check out the demo after the break.







The maker said that the Vainworks Stand will work with any smartphone that has a rear-facing camera, and the closer the camera is to the edge of the phone, the better. To see the complete list of compatible devices, check out the chart from here. The stand is selling at $17.95 each in the US only and no words if they will accept orders from other countries.



So what do you think about this?



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HTC Desire HD Arrives in the Philippines, Order Now!

Oh yeah, HTC committed to having the Desire HD in the country late this month. Well, here it is. You might not be seeing this on local shelves just yet, but some authorized dealers of HTC products already have the units, waiting for your calls to have it sent at your doorstep.

But if you’re somewhere near in Parañaque; consider picking it up instead. Just don’t forget to place your reservation first. Yes, only limited units are available, in fact we got a tip Top Electronics only received 10 units from HTC.



If you’re here in Cebu, or in Davao, or where the heck you’re hiding – have your phone ready and dial 0927-9794883 to put your order. Here’s the catch.



You’ll be surprised hearing that Top Electronics is selling Desire HD 3K less than what has been announced previously- that’s Php 32,000 to be exact. That includes free shipping, 1-year warranty, 7-day direct replacement, and is payable through bank deposit (BDO, BPI Family, and RCBC). The HTC Desire HD has 1.5GB internal storage, but my source said the Php 32K Android device comes with a free 8GB MicroSD card. Great deal!



Cebuanos, I’ll also sneak a quick look around the city if this unit is already available, so just stay tuned. I did that thing with HTC Desire Z if you don’t mind, I’ll always do to bring you the latest.



So, are you buying? [via]



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LG Optimus 2X, the First Dual-core Smartphone: See Specs, Features, Price, and Availability

We have to admit. It’s not something that will twinkle in the sky, so the Korean company won’t call it as LG Star – instead they named it LG Optimus 2X.

Though it doesn’t exactly resembles its ancestor by name, the LG Optimus One P500, in terms of form factor – the LG Optimus 2X looks similar with Apple’s iPhone 4 at the first glance.

This newest gadget from LG is the first in the world to run a dual-core Tegra 2 processor at 1GHz clock speed. It initially runs on Android 2.2 (Froyo), but is upgradable to Android 2.3 or Gingerbread.

Check out the key specs below.



Android 2.2 OS

1GHz dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor

4-inch WVGA screen

8GB memory (up to 32GB via microSD)

8MP rear camera

1.3MP front camera

HDMI

1080p MPEG-4/H.264 playback and recording



Pricing and Availability



LG Optimus 2X will be available in Korea next year, January 2011 to be exact. Countries in Europe and Asia will follow, so perhaps the Philippines will get to see this smartphone as early as first quarter next year. As of the moment though, no official prices have been released yet –so just stay tuned as we are going to sneak around for the latest updates. [via]



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Google Instant on Mobile Devices Goes Global

Google made available the Instant feature on iOS and Android devices back in November, but only for those users in the US. More than a month in the beta stage, the Google Instant for mobile devices is now available in 28 languages and 40 countries worldwide.

Users who have devices running Android 2.2 and iOS 4 or later will get to see the feature by visiting google.com through the mobile web browser. Users will be redirected to local domain with an option to enable the Instant feature, as seen on the screenshot below.

Google Instant on Mobile Devices

Google is still working to making the Instant feature available to other mobile OS’s. [via]



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Google Nexus S Officially Unveiled, Runs Gingerbread

First rumored as Nexus Two almost two months ago, Google officially unveiled its next model on the Nexus line of mobile phones – the Nexus S.

Powered by Android 2.3 or Gingerbread, the Nexus S is the first device to bring the Gingerbread experience to the Android community.

The Nexus S

Nexus S is the lead device for the Gingerbread/Android 2.3 release; it’s the first Android device to ship with the new version of the Android platform. We co-developed this product with Samsung—ensuring tight integration of hardware and software to highlight the latest advancements of the Android platform. As part of the Nexus brand, Nexus S delivers what we call a “pure Google” experience: unlocked, unfiltered access to the best Google mobile services and the latest and greatest Android releases and updates. [via]

Nexus S Specs:



Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)

4-inch WVGA (800 x 480) Super AMOLED touchscreen

1 GHz Cortex A8 (Hummingbird) processor

Quad-band GSM 850/900/1800/1900

Tri-band HSPA 900/2100/1700

Wi-Fi 802.11 n/b/g

Bluetooth

MicroUSB

5MP Autofocus camera with LED Flash and VGA for video calling

16GB internal memory

512 MB RAM

Micro SD of up to 32GB

GPS (A-GPS)

1500mAH Li Ion battery (talk time up to 6.7 hours on 3G, 14 hours on 2G)

129g; 63mm x 123.9mm x 10.88mm



The Nexus S will be available after December 16 in the US and after December 20 in the UK. Will let you know once we got a tip when it’s coming here in the Philippines, or it is? Unlocked version of this Android device will retail at $529.



For the meantime, you may take a look what’s in store with Nexus S. Check the video after the break.



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HTC Desire Z Now in Cebu! (With Hands-on Video)

Good news HTC fans, even better for those who are waiting the HTC Desire Z – one of the two HTC devices launched here in the Philippines two weeks ago.



Cebu Tech Blogger spotted the HTC Desire Z at SM City Cebu Cyberzone yesterday (at Samsung Store to be specific), and the good thing is – it’s selling lower than the introductory price of Php 32,000. This Froyo device with 800 MHz Qualcomm processor is only worth Php 28,880 in cash, or if you want to get this thru credit card – that’s Php 30,680 for 6 months or Php 33,280 for 12 months.



One thing I want to tell you is- I was able to get my hands on the device. Though I wasn’t comfortable holding the Desire Z yet, perhaps due to a little excitement, I found it fashionable with its 3.7-inch screen and the 4-row QWERTY keyboard. Watch this!





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Smartphone OS War: Apple iPhone Beats RIM BlackBerry, iOS and Android are Most Desired OS

So which smartphone OS are you- iOS, Android, Windows Phone 7, BlackBerry OS, or Palm OS?

If you live in the US, perhaps you are one among those who are currently using Apple iDevices or BlackBerry devices, which are currently on the statistical dead heat.

Nielsen reports that in the US, 29.7% of the total mobile phone subscribers own smartphones that run in full operating systems. And with that smartphone OS share, RIM BlackBerry OS and Apple iOS are caught in a close competition. According to October 2010 data from The Nielsen Company, Apple iPhone OS or iOS has 27.9% of the total Smartphone OS Share while RIM BlackBerry OS has 27.4%. That’s 0.5% close difference in favor of the iOS.



Android OS is the third widely used Smartphone OS in the US with 22.7% share, followed by Microsoft Windows Mobile (14.0%) and Symbian OS (3.4%).

Nielsen also added that if mobile phone users who planned to upgrade to a smartphone device in the next year were asked about their next phone, the iOS and Android were tied for “most desired” operating system.



Interesting… That basically implicates a battle between iOS and Android in 2011 until 2014. These two smartphone OS’s will gear as the 2nd most widely used mobile OS worldwide, next to Symbian which still remains dominant. [via]



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