Sony Ericsson Xperia X2 Available Early Q4 with Windows Mobile 6.5

Sony Ericsson announces the Xperia X2, powered by the new Windows Mobile 6.5 in a similar design but improved hardware specs compare to Xperia X1. The Xperia X2 also includes the unique SlideView feature, which provides quick access to frequently used phone activities. SlideView gives an overview of missed incoming activity, notifying the user of any missed calls, e-mails and text messages so users don’t overlook an important contact.

With 14 specially designed preloaded Xperia panels and 16 more to download, you can quickly switch to panels like Skype, Mytopia, Google, CNN and Windows Live. Although the new X2 will only be upgraded to a 3.2-inch full touch screen, the new Windows Phone now comes with a 8.1 megapixel camera and flash LED.

“In the fast moving world we live in, the need to stay connected has never been so important.” said Sumit Malhotra, marketing business manager, Sony Ericsson. “We constantly rely on our mobile phones as an extension to the office and the XPERIA X2 debuting with Windows Mobile 6.5, allows users to work quickly and efficiently while on the move. The XPERIA X2 also features a new range of interactive panels as well as SlideView, which provides quick access to frequently used phone activities – perfect for those who need to see any missed incoming activity at a glance.”

Xperia X2 supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 and UMTS/HSPA 850/900/2100. XPERIA™ X2 will be available in selected markets from early Q4 in the colours Elegant Black and Modern Silver.

Specifcations:

• Windows Mobile 6.5
• 528 MHz CPU
• Slide view
• TV out
• 8.1 mega pixel camera with Photo light, Auto focus, Geo tagging, Image stabilizer
• Bluetooth
• Motion gaming
• A-GPS
• Wi-Fi
• microSD card slot
• Size: 110 x 54 x 16 mm
• Weight: 115 grams
• Main screen: 65,536 colour TFT
• Resolution: 480 x 800 pixels (WVGA)
• Size: 3.2 inches
• Phone memory: Up to110MB
• Talk time GSM: Up to 10 hrs
• Standby time GSM: Up to 500 hrs
• Talk time UMTS: Up to 6hrs
• Standby time UMTS: Up to 640hrs

[via Slashphone]

Ovi Lifecasting: Here’s how it works

Nokia introduced Ovi Lifecasting, enabling you to update your Facebook status directly from your Nokia phone (this time only from N97 and the new N97 mini). To enjoy this feature, you need the latest beta version of Ovi Maps and the Ovi Lifecasting widget.

Nokia Beta Labs explained:

Right from the home screen of your Nokia N97, you can lifecast the street
address you are at, and your friends can see your location on a map. You can
also share a meaningful location from the nearby places of interest or your
favourite place that you have saved on Ovi MapsBeta. To show your friends what a
great spot you are exploring, you can take a photo, and attach it to your
Facebook post.

This is an exclusive preview of a new Ovi service for the first
early birds. Download the Ovi lifecasting widget NOW to make sure you are one of
the first exclusive beta users!

Download Ovi Lifecasting widget here

[via Slashphone]

HTC Touch2 (T3333) Photos, Specifications: An Affordable Smartphone

Following up on the earlier press announcement, detail specifications and more press photos of the new HTC Touch2 are now available on HTC website. Comes with a 2.8-inch full touch screen with QVGA resolution, the Touch2 was previously leaked as HTC Mega, targetting at entry level users with a cheaper price range. It is also confirmed that the TouchFLO 3D is an updated version for QVGA device, which was also leaked in July as a custom ROM. Check out the full specifications here.

Other than the 3.2 megapixel fixed focus camera, the HTC Touch2 should be fit for most of your needs with the built in WiFi, GPS, microSD card slot and 3.5mm headphone jack. The smartphone will be available next month in 3 colors option.

HTC Touch2 T3333 Specifications:

• Processor: Qualcomm MSM7225, 528 MHz
• Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
• Memory ROM: 512 MB
• RAM: 256 MB
• Dimensions: 104 x 55 x 12.9 mm
• Weight: 110 grams
• Display: 2.8-inch TFT-LCD touch-sensitive screen with QVGA resolution
• HSPA/WCDMA: Europe/Asia: 900/2100 MHz
• Up to 384 kbps up-link and 7.2 Mbps down-link speeds
• Quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE: Europe/Asia: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• Internal GPS antenna
• Bluetooth
• Wi-Fi
• 3.5 mm audio jack
• HTC ExtUSB
• 3.2 megapixel camera with fixed focus
• Talk time: Up to 370 minutes for WCDMA / Up to 440 minutes for GSM
• Standby time: Up to 500 hours for WCDMA / Up to 370 hours for GSM
• microSD card slot

[via Slashphone]

Ovi SDK unveiled

Nokia has just unveiled the OVI SDK Beta today on the second day of Nokia World 2009 in Stuttgart, helping mobile developers to create applications –using Ovi’s rich mapping and positioning functionalities — for Nokia devices. Web developers can embed Ovi Maps into their website using the Ovi Maps Player API.

What’s best, both mobile (Symbian and Maemo) and web are built upon the same set of Ovi Services and API’s. The new web-based toolbox utilizes standard web-based technologies including HTML, CSS and Javascript. The SDK Beta is available now by invitation, just go to Forum Nokia to register.

T-Mobile Pulse Android Smartphone Announced for UK

Made by HuaWei, T-Mobile Pulse has been announced today and will be available next month in UK. The T-Mobile Pulse is the third Android-based smartphone in T-Mobile’s mobile-device portfolio. In addition, the T-Mobile Pulse is the first Android-based smartphone that supports both the MyCommunity and Media Center services.


Via MyCommunity, users can keep constant track of their contacts and get in touch with any of them by phone call, text message or their on-line community. The Media Center allows user to select personal media content for viewing on their smartphone, computer or TV set via Entertain and for sharing with other people.

The HSPA technology used by the T-Mobile Pulse supports Internet connections of up to 7.2 Mbps downstream and 2 Mbps upstream. The Pulse also comes with a 3.2 megapixel autofocus camera, GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth and microSD card slot.

Specifications:

• Dimensions (LxWxH): 135 x 62.5 x 13.6 mm
• Weight: 135 g
• Standby: Up to 300 hours
• Talk time: Up to 210 minutes
• GSM frequency band (MHz): Quad-band (850/900/1800/1900)
• UMTS / HSDPA / HSUPA / GPRS / EDGE
• Display: TFT color display, 480 x 320 pixels, 16 million colors
• Camera: 3.2 megapixels
• Processor: Qualcomm 7200A 528 MHz
• Internal memory: 256 MB flash memory
• microSD card slot
• Bluetooth, WLAN

[via slashgear]

Sony Ericsson shows new Xperia Pureness at London brand event

Today at a business update meeting, Sony Ericsson showed the new Xperia Pureness, a simple design phone which brings together beautiful craftsmanship and the concept of “talk, text, time – a holiday from technology”. The Xperia Pureness will be officially launched in November 2009 through selected retail distribution channels in key cities around the world.

The handset was shown to media attending an event to launch Sony Ericsson’s new brand direction where the company also confirmed its alignment under the Sony make.believe brand message. Xperia Pureness approaches the mobile phone as a work of art rather than technology. The company’s designers aimed to sculpt an object of design that reflected the purity of water and a sense of calmness when not in use.

More details on Xperia Pureness will be available when the phone launches in November 2009.

Video: New Nokia N97 Firmware Preview

Together with the Nokia N97 Mini, Nokia is bringing a new firmware for the current Nokia N97 next month with many improvements and bug fixes. The new firmware will add-on more social network application, widgets and the useful kinetic scrolling. Check out a video from thenokiablog with some of the new features.

[via SlashPhone]

AT&T and Nokia Unveils Nokia Mural Clamshell

Nokia and AT&T has announced the Nokia Mural, a clamshell 3G phone with HSDPA connection supported. The Mural will be available from September 6, at a price tag of USD 49.99 with a two-year service agreement and USD 50 mail in rebate.

With a 2.2’’ QVGA screen, a 2-megapixel camera and up to 16 GB of expandable memory, Nokia Mural has the capacity for storing even the heftiest entertainment loads for your leisure time. Sleek external music keys mean you don’t need to open the device to enjoy your tunes.

Sony Ericsson launches Panel SDK for Developer

Sony Ericsson this week launches the Panel SDK in a drive to encourage developers to create content for the new Xperia X2. The Panel SDK includes a Panelizer which turns existing Flash, Java and Windows Mobile applications into Panels for the Xperia X2, and a native software development kit which allows developers to be the first to create panels for the Windows Mobile 6.5 platform.

“Putting developers’ applications directly in front of consumers is a crucial focus for us,” says Christopher David, Head of Developer and Partner Engagement at Sony Ericsson. “We created the Panel SDK to streamline the development process, minimising the time it takes to get applications directly to the consumer and providing developers with additional revenue opportunities.”

Huawei E5 Portable 3G Wireless Router

To be announced in China this month, Huawei E5 is a portable wireless router that makes use of 3G wireless signal to share the connection via wireless network. E5 is compatible with HSUPA/HSDPA/UMTS 2100 MHz and EDGE/GPRS/GSM 1900/1800/900/850 MHz network, supports up to 7.2 Mbps HSDPA and 5.76 Mbps HSUPA data connection. It can also be used as a microSD card reader with the built in microSD card slot. Powered by a USB connection, the little portable router has a built in battery to share the internet access for approximately 4 hours at a single charge.

Samsung i5700 Galaxy Lite Leaks in Lime Green!

Different from what we saw in the previous leaked photo, the Samsung i5700 Galaxy Lite is leaked in a fresh color design. According to ai.rs, the production unit might not include the lime green design but instead use a more conservative colors. The Samsung i5700 will comes with a 3.2 megapixel camera, 1GB internal memory and microSD card slot. Check out the hardware preview video here!

[via slashgear]

Verizon Wireless Introduces The HTC Touch Pro2

Verizon Wireless and HTC introduce the HTC Touch Pro2, a global-capable smartphone designed for the busiest professionals and world travelers. The HTC Touch Pro2 features an extra-large 3.6-inch touch screen that tilts to an optimal viewing angle, an ergonomic slide-out QWERTY keyboard, and an advanced speakerphone with asymmetric speakers and advanced noise suppression. Beginning Friday, the HTC Touch Pro2 will be available for $199.99 after a $100 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement on a voice plan with an e-mail feature or e-mail plan.

Key specifications and features:

• Global connectivity (GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 MHz WCDMA/HSPA 2100 MHz)
• Wi-Fi capabilities (802.11 b/g)
• 3.6 inch WVGA resolution (480 x 800) tilting touch screen
• 3.2 megapixel auto-focus camera with video capture
• Touch-sensitive zoom bar
• Bluetooth® 2.1 with EDR and A2DP stereo
• Processor: Qualcomm MSM 7600A, 528 MHz
• Memory: 512 MB ROM, 288 MB RAM
• Dimensions: 4.57” x 2.33” x .68” (length x width x height)
• Weight: 6.3 ounces (with standard battery)
• Extended 1500 mAh battery for longer operation times
• Up to 5.3 hours of talk time (CDMA) or up to 13.5 days of standby time (CDMA)
• 3.5 mm audio jack
• Expandable microSD memory
• Built-in GPS for VZ Navigator, VZ Navigator Global and other location-based services and applications

[via SlashPhone]

Nokia 7705 Twist Square Messaging Phone Going to Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless and Nokia introduce the Nokia 7705 Twist, a unique square shape that swivels open to reveal a full QWERTY keypad. The phone’s shortcut buttons provide quick access to messaging, the 3.0 megapixel camera, Web browsing, V CAST Music with Rhapsody, voice commands, and speakerphone options. The Contact Light Ring, located in the lower right corner, can be customized to identify a message or a call from those listed in the contact directory. Customers may purchase the Nokia Twist online beginning Sept. 13 and in Verizon Wireless Stores on Sept. 21.

Features:

• 3.0 megapixel camera/camcorder with flash and autofocus
• Supported Bluetooth profiles include headset, hands-free, dial-up networking, stereo, phonebook access, basic printing, object push (for vCard and vCal), file transfer, and basic imaging
• 2.4-inch, 262K TFT QVGA screen
• 2.5 mm headset jack
• Dimensions: 2.71″ x 2.71″ x 0.59″
• Usage time: up to 270 minutes
• Standby time: up to 312 hours
• Weight: 3.44 ounces

The Nokia Twist will be available for 99.99 USD after a 50.00 USD mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement.

Motorola Android Smartphone Called Motorola CLIQ (DEXT) with MOTOBLUR UI

Motorola this week has unveiled its first Android smartphone, the Motorola DEXT or the CLIQ for T-Mobile USA. Like HTC’s Sense UI, Motorola announced its MOTOBLUR, which is exclusively for Motorola’s Android smartphone with tight social network integration. Updates to contacts, posts, messages, photos and more are streamed together and synced from sources including Facebook, Twitter, MySpace, Gmail, and work and personal e-mail. MOTOBLUR automatically delivers these updates to the home screen in easy-to-view streams so there is no need to open and close different mobile applications to keep up with the latest content.

The CLIQ delivers a reliable mobile Web experience by harnessing the power and speed of T-Mobile’s 3G network and Wi-Fi. Additional CLIQ features include a 3.1-inch HVGA touch-screen display, a 5 megapixel auto focus camera with video capture and playback at 24 frames per second, a 3.5mm headset jack, a music player with pre-loaded Amazon MP3 store application, Shazam, iMeem Mobile, and a pre-installed 2GB microSD memory card with support for up to 32 GB of removable memory.

DEXT will be available exclusively launching with Orange in the United Kingdom and France, Telefonica in Spain and America Movil in Latin America. Known as CLIQ in North America, the device will be available exclusively with T-Mobile USA.

Specifications:

• Qualcomm MSM7201A 528 MHz
• QWERTY side Slider
• WCDMA 900/1700/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900
• HSDPA 7.2 Mbps (Category 7/8), EDGE Class 12, GPRS Class 12
• GPS
• Android 1.5
• Weight: 163.00 g; 5.7 oz
• Dimensions: 58 x 114 x 15.6 mm; 2.28 x 4.49 x 0.61 in
• Battery: 1420 mAh
• Bluetooth
• 3.5mm headphone jack
• Wi Fi
• Display: 320 x 480 pixels (w x h)
• 5 megapixel camera, auto-focus
• microSD card slot

[via Android Community]

New Samsung Rogue and the Samsung Intensity Messaging Phone

Verizon Wireless and Samsung this week announced the availability of two new messaging phones – the Samsung Rogue and the Samsung Intensity. The Samsung Rogue is a full touch screen phone that comes with a horizontal slide-out, four-row QWERTY keyboard, threaded messaging and one-touch access to popular social networking widgets, including Facebook, MySpace, Twitter, YouTube and Photobucket.

Following are additional key features and specifications for the Samsung Rogue.

• Available in bronze/black color.
• 3.1-inch ultra-brilliant touch screen.
• Slide out horizontally to reveal a four-row QWERTY keypad.
• Full HTML Web browsing capabilities with one-touch access to social networking sites via shortcut widgets.
• Full messaging suite including SMS, MMS, Mobile IM, Mobile Email and Corporate Email.
• 3.0 megapixel camera with flash and video capture and on-device editing capabilities
  microSD card slot.
• File Viewer can view Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft PowerPoint and Adobe PDF documents stored on a memory card.

The Samsung Intensity is a feature-packed phone that offers customers a convenient way to stay connected to family, friends, and anyone else their thumbs can get a hold of through its full line of advanced messaging capabilities such as Mobile IM; text, picture and voice messaging with threaded messaging feature; Mobile Email; and the Mobile Web browser.

Following are additional key features and specifications for the Samsung Intensity.

• 2.1-inch display with horizontal slide-out four-row QWERTY keypad with dedicated Messaging key and Favorites key for easily texting and calling friends and family.
• Mobile Web browser for Internet access.
• Music player.
• Full messaging capabilities including Mobile IM; Mobile Email; Chat; and text, picture, and voice messaging.
• 1.3 megapixel camera with Night Shot, Self Timer, Multishot and Shutter Sound selection.
• MicroSD card slot.

The Samsung Rogue is available today for $99.99 after a $100.00 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement, and the Samsung Intensity in Charcoal Grey is available today for $29.99 after a $50.00 mail-in rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. The Samsung Intensity in Flamingo Red is available beginning today exclusively online at no charge with a new two-year customer agreement.

[via SlashPhone]

LG First Android Smartphone GW620 Announced

LG has just announced its first Android-powered smartphones, the LG GW620. While details specs is still unknown except a 3-inch full touchscreen and slide out QWERTY keyboard, the LG GW620 will also support the social networking sites and to be available in the fourth quarter of this year in select European markets.

“The LG-GW620 will appeal to first-time smartphone customers by offering a new and different kind of user experience,” said Dr. Skott Ahn, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “Our objective is to provide a wide selection of smartphones to satisfy the diverse preferences of today’s consumers. This Android phone is just one of many smartphone models we plan to introduce worldwide in the years ahead.”

In addition to the Android model, LG announced in early September that it will be introducing a minimum of 13 new smartphones over the next 16 months that utilize Microsoft’s Windows Mobile. The newest release, version 6.5, was announced just last week.

O2 launches My O2 iPhone Application

O2 has today announced My O2 for iPhone, an app designed to help make viewing the amount customers spend their phones even easier. The app is now available as a free download on the Apple App Store.

The My O2 section of O2’s website gives comprehensive information on every part of a customer’s account and could already be accessed via SMS and online, however the new My O2 app takes this information and makes it available in a way specifically tailored for the iPhone.

Using the My O2 app, both O2 Pay & Go and Pay Monthly iPhone customers will be able to securely see their tariff details, a summary of their inclusive allowance and how much remains, their latest bill and any Bolt Ons on their account.

“Our customers want to stay in control of how much they spend whenever they like. The My O2 iPhone app allows them to do this with the minimum of fuss,” said Sally Cowdry, Marketing Director for O2. “We wanted to make this information as easy to view as possible. This is all part of our commitment to a great customer experience and we’ll be looking at rolling this out to other phones in the near future.”

[via SlashPhone]

Leaked HTC Leo Gets a Video Walkthrough

Wow wow, as the next big updates to the HTC Touch HD, the unannounced HTC Leo is now available in a high quality photo gallery and a nice walkthrough video. The ai.rs has again confirmed the multi touch capability on this giant Windows Phones. This could be the first Windows Phones using a capacitive touch screen! The HTC Leo is also coming with a new version of the famous HTC’s TouchFLO 3D (Manila 2.5), added with program shortcut on the home screen, footprint tab, social network integration and new icons design.


Powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm 8250B CPU, the new TouchFLO 3D is very responsive to finger touch with no delay. While it is not sure that HTC Pro Three will be its actual name, we are definitely happy to see a dual flash LED added to the 5 megapixel camera module. Check out the video below.

[via slashgear]

Sony Ericsson Announces Motion Activated Headphones MH907

Is this going to change the way you listen the music? Sony Ericsson is introducing its new MH907 headphones, comes with the world’s first motion activated sensor to control the music playback. Sony Ericsson’s SensMe Control responds without a single press of a button. You can pause the music playback just by removing one earbud, and to start listening again you can simply plug the earbud back.

“With the MH907 consumers can pocket their phone but still stay connected all day, every day by simply plugging in or removing their earbuds – there is no need for a remote control or any buttons.” said Jacob Sten, Senior Vice President, SEMC Accessories.

When both earbuds are inserted, the phone’s music player automatically
starts. Remove one earbud to pause music and reinsert it to begin playing the
track again.

To answer a call, insert one earbud. Or, if you are listening to music
and receive a call, just remove one earbud and reinsert it.

Sounds great right? The MH907 needs a Sony Ericsson phones with a fast port connector to work with, that means it will not be compatible with any other phones with bluetooth yet.

[via slashgear]

Verizon Wireless and Motorola Introduce the Motorola Entice W766

Verizon Wireless and Motorola today announced the availability of the Motorola Entice W766. Designed for one-touch access to popular features such as a music player, camera and speakerphone, the clamshell phone comes with a 2 megapixel camera, microSD card slot, bluetooth and supports a multitude of Verizon Wireless services, including VZ Navigator, Family Locator, Mobile Email, Mobile IM and Dashboard.

Motorola Entice W766 is available online today for $39.99 after a $50 rebate with a new two-year customer agreement. It will be in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores later this month for the same price after a $50 mail-in rebate.