Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones An analyst over at Frost & Sullivan is claiming RIM is going to launch a 4G capable BlackBerry device known as Triton. Essentially, if the rumor pans out, the BlackBerry Triton should launch sometime in December, but it is unknown whether it will operate on WiMAX or LTE. The analyst claims it features a "a 5.0 megapixel camera with both front and back imaging.” Such confusing wording could be interpreted to mean it features both a front and rear view camera or a swiveling camera. Since the Curve lineup is typically used for mid-range devices, RIM would probably launch this device under the Bold lineup of higher-end devices. With Android and the iPhone 4 boasting superior hardware, it would be nice to see RIM launch a 4G capable device which video conferencing capabilities. For now, we’ll take this rumor with a grain of salt until we hear something more official from RIM. Via [IntoMobile] Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones A new spec sheet regarding the Samsung Galaxy Q smartphone device has been leaked and its filled with exciting, but unofficial specs. Samsung is presumed to launch the Galaxy Q device in the US sometime later this year, as an alternative to the popular Samsung Galaxy S. The rumored specs include a 3 inch Super AMOLED display, 8MP camera with LED flash, 1.3MP front facing camera, 16GB internal memory, Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi, optical touch pad, QWERTY keyboard, 1GHz Hummingbird processor, and a 1500mAh battery. In terms of OS, it should be launched with Android 2.2, which means no need for a OTA software roll out. Unfortunately, we’re still missing a picture, pricing, and availability of the Samsung Galaxy Q, but so far it looks like a high end phone with a slightly smaller screen than the Galaxy S. Via [SamsungHub] Full Story » | Written by Natesh Sood for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Apple, Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones 
During Apple’s last press event, Steve Jobs announced the iPhone 4 would be launched into 17 additional markets starting July 30. Since the press event largely focused on the iPhone 4s antennagate issue, not much attention was given to the additional iPhone 4 launches. However, in a press release today, Apple is reminding us of the 17 different countries that are expected to launch the iPhone 4 by Friday. The 17 countries include: Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. Customers can purchase Apple’s latest smartphone through Apple retail stores, Apple’s online store, and authorized Apple retailers. As of now, the iPhone 4 is currently available in France, Germany, Japan, the UK and the US. Pricing for the iPhone 4 in the newly launched markets should be $199 for the 16GB version and $299 for the 32GB version. The full press release can be read below. Via [PR Newswire] CUPERTINO, Calif., July 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/—Apple’s iPhone® 4 will be available in 17 more countries this Friday, July 30. iPhone 4 features FaceTime®, which makes video calling as easy as one tap, Apple’s new Retina display, the highest resolution display ever built into a phone, resulting in stunning text, images and video, and a beautiful all-new design of glass and stainless steel that is the thinnest smartphone in the world.
Beginning this Friday, customers can purchase iPhone 4 in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. iPhone 4 will be available for purchase through Apple’s retail and online stores and Apple® Authorized Resellers.
iPhone 4 also features a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, HD 720p video recording, Apple’s A4 processor, a 3-axis gyro and up to 40 percent longer talk time.* iPhone 4 comes with iOS 4, the newest version of the world’s most advanced mobile operating system, which features Multitasking, Folders, enhanced Mail, deeper Enterprise support and Apple’s new iAd mobile advertising platform.
Pricing & Availability
iPhone 4 will be available in Australia, Austria, Belgium, Canada, Denmark, Finland, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, New Zealand, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland this Friday, July 30.
iPhone 4 is currently available in France, Germany, Japan, the UK and the US for a suggested retail price of $199 (US) for the 16GB model and $299 (US) for the 32GB model. iPhone 4 will roll out to many more countries later this year and Apple will announce availability and local pricing for these additional countries at a later date.
*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.
Apple designs Macs, the best personal computers in the world, along with OS X, iLife, iWork, and professional software. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store. Apple is reinventing the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.
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 Section: Audio, Headphones, Portable Audio, Reviews, Features Yes amazingness. No it is not a real word, but it is the only way to describe the quality, build, comfort, and sound of the Bowers & Wilkins (B&W) P5 headphones. Quality/build:
Here’s the rundown: memory-foam-padded earphones, sheepskin earcups, interchangeable cables, no exposed ports, detachable earpads (but there aren’t replacement pads available), magnetic coupling. The price is a steep $300, but the quality certainly equals the price. There is also an integrated in-line microphone, volume control, and remote for use with your iPhone and iPods (though over-the-ear headphones seem a bit bulky for me to air with my iPod on-the-go). If you don’t have a compatible iPhone or iPod there is also a shorter cable included, as well as 1/8 connector for home audio system or DJ equipment. Technology/Sound:
There are two types on noise canceling headphone technologies available: active (Bose QuietComfort 3) and passive (the P5’s). The P5’s remove external noise by absorbing sound and fitting snugly against your ear. I find this to result in a truer reproduction of the sound, though certainly not as quiet as Bose headphones. From a sound perspective, they were just as one would hope. As expected from B&W, lighter sample tracks such as Norah Jones, classical symphonies, and contemporary rock (The Fray, Straight No Chaser) all sounded great. The lyrics and accompaniments sounded great. My real challenge for the headphones was when I moved to bass heavy tracks from Akon and more complex rock (DMB, Coldplay). Surprisingly the lows were dead-on and left me extremely satisfied, while the high notes and mid-ranges were crystal clear ... as expected Overall:
From a speaker company that certainly knows a thing or two about sound quality, they have truely outdown themselves with there first entry into personal audio. Don’t believe me? Think I’m getting paid to say this? Head into a store and listen for yourself - the only money you’ll be hoping for is an extra $300 to grab a pair for yourself. 4.5/5 Product [Bowers-Wilkins] Full Story » | Written by Adam Berger for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Business News, Communications, Smartphones, Mobile  As of last year T-Mobile began allowing customers to make a purchase from the Android Market and have the purchase billed to their monthly account. And since then they have remained the only carrier that supports carrier billing. Basically, this means Android users would no longer need to have a Google Checkout account with their credit card on file.
But now, it looks like that same support may soon be coming to other carriers as well. The news is coming by way of a recent message that was posted on the Google Android Developers Blog that mentioned “new payment options.” So maybe Verizon, Sprint, AT&T or all three. Personally, not having carrier billing does not seem like all that much of an inconvenience, but I suppose more options are always better. Not to mention, I would rather have my purchases billed at the time I purchase as opposed to running a total and paying on my next months bill—no surprise this way. Read [Forbes] and [Android Developers Blog] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile Despite already having seen the listing on the Expansys website, Acer has officially announced the release plans for the Acer Stream. The handset will be available for those in the UK by way of online retailer Expansys where it will be selling for £399 (roughly $615 US). This comes with some good news and bad news though. First, the handset will be available August 9th, but its only going to be available with Expansys. Otherwise the phone comes touting features such as a 3.7 inch AMOLED display, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS, 5 megapixel camera with 720p video recording, microSD card slot and HDMI out. Keep reading to check out the full press release…
Acer Stream: THE PERFECT ENTERTAINMENT SMARTPHONE London, 26th July 2010: Acer Stream is a high-end multimedia smartphone, optimized for watching movies, listening to music and enjoying web browsing – perfect for most demanding users who want the best in entertainment. Elegant and minimalist in design, Acer Stream is made from highly resistant materials and offers truly outstanding technical features, all in just 11.2 mm, ensuring users a unique, unrepeatable experience, due to the following: Superb display quality: the touch screen with AMOLED technology boasts 1.67 million exceptionally bright colors, through a generous 3.7" WVGA display. Furthermore, its incredible contrast (superior 2000:1) makes for clear images and perfect legibility in any environment and light condition. Moreover, this type of display consumes less energy to help increase battery life. Ultrafast connectivity 3G+ for streaming: HSDPA 7.2 Mbps in download, Bluetooth and WiFi n, enabling faster transmission of multimedia contents than ever! Power and performance: the Qualcomm Snapdragon 1GHz processor, with its 512 MB RAM, makes Acer Stream one of the fastest and most reactive phones on the market. The operating system behind Stream is Android version 2.1, better known as Éclair. Unique and high-quality multimedia features, enabling the recording of HD videos up to 720p. Listening to your favorite music or the radio with RDS has never been so pleasant; enjoy the Dolby Mobile quality, with powerful bass and crystal-clear clarity for an unparalleled purity of sound. UPnP technology enables sharing contents with other devices. Furthermore, a 5MP photocamera and integrated GPS system allow photos and videos to be geotagged. Last but not least, you can connect the Acer Stream to your home TV with HDMI port and watch a movie on a larger screen. Extensive memory! 2GB of internal Flash memory are ideal for downloading a lot of applications and 3D games, while an 8GB memory card as free bundle and a micro-SD card slot support up to 32GB enable users to avail of their favorite multimedia contents at all times. A completely brand new user interface focalized on what is essential to users and able to guarantee a simple and quick access to all the applications. The new Acer user interface will wrap the user up giving pure pleasure in using the phone and enjoying the discovery of all the stunning things he can do with his Acer Stream! Main benefits:
_Read information straight from the lock screen's widget;
_Quickly start favorite applications in one touch;
_Easily switch applications with the History panel;
_Customize the phone according to specific needs;
_Enjoy smooth animations and fine graphics. Coupled with a three types of predictive keyboards, a smart dialer and a redesigned contacts list, the Acer user interface makes the use of smartphone an efficient and delightful experience. Social and entertaining: All the most popular applications are pre-installed: Acer Spinlets free streaming service to browse and listen to songs from major music labels and instantly post what you find to your favorite Social Networking sites, nemo Player to enjoy multimedia content to the fullest, Acer urFooz to create your virtual "look-a-like", add your profile and bookmarks and post it to your social networks, Facebook™ and Twidroid perfectly integrated in the phone address. Acer Stream, a concentration of fun and entertainment! Open your eyes and start enjoying yourself with the best entertainment smartphone on the market. The Acer Stream will be available as of the 9th August exclusively from online retailer eXpansys for an RRP of £399 Inc Vat.
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 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile The T-Mobile myTouch 3G may not be the newest Android phone on the market, but sometimes its hard to argue with price. And given T-Mobile has just lowered the myTouch 3G (in black or white) down to the magical price of free its looking pretty good. Of course, this should almost go without saying, but that is free on contract which means a two-year agreement. Otherwise, the myTouch 3G features goodies such as a 3.2 inch HVGA display, 528Mhz Qualcomm processor, 3.2 megapixel camera, 1340 mAh battery and ships with an 8GB microSD card. Product [T-Mobile] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Smartphones, Mobile HTC has made it official—they will begin using SLCD (Super LCD) displays later this summer. This, of course comes in response to the current shortage with AMOLED displays. Bottom line, the HTC Desire along with the Nexus One will soon come sporting the Super LCD displays. Otherwise, according to HTC there are some benefits in this technology. For example, they have stated that the battery life could be improved as SLCD uses up to five times less power. Otherwise, the SLCD panels are said to have a “comparable visual experience.” That said, we could not help but wonder why the Droid Incredible seems to have been left off that short list of phones. Via [SlashGear] Keep reading to check out the full press release… HTC Introduces SLCD Display Technology To Its Portfolio New Displays to be integrated into HTC Desire and Nexus One Taoyuan, TAIWAN – July 26, 2010 – HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones, today introduced Super LCD display (SLCD) technology into a variety of HTC phones including the HTC Desire and global Nexus One later this summer. The SLCD display offers an exceptional natural balanced colour, clear contrast, broad viewing angles and improved power efficiency. “HTC is experiencing high-demand for many of our phones, specifically our phones with 3.7 inch displays. The new SLCD display technology enables us to ramp up our production capabilities quickly to meet the high-demand,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “The SLCD displays provide consumers with a comparable visual experience to HTC’s current 3.7 inch displays with some additional benefits including battery performance.” SLCD is the latest generation of LCD technology that offers improved performance from earlier LCD panels including approximately five times better power management. SLCDs also offer an enhanced viewing experience with wider viewing angles that are enabled by Sony’s new VSPEC III™ technology. About HTC HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.
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 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile A new week and a new phone to try and dig up information on—the latest comes in the form on an HTC branded Windows Phone 7 phone. And true to leaked fashion this one has little details available. So far its been suggested that this is called the HTC Spark. And interestingly enough, its HTC and its not running any form of the Sense user interface. As for specs, those are still at a minimum, but it looks like the standards—a 3.7 inch SLCD display with a 1GHz Snapdragon processor. Via [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile It looks like the HTC Vision has made another in-the-wild style appearance, and this time its sporting some T-Mobile branding. Granted, that does not tell us whether its T-Mobile here in the US or in Europe. So there is still some questions that are going to need an answer. Worth noting is that the name seems to have changed, instead of HTC Vision, its being suggested that this will launch as the G1 Blaze. Otherwise, while the specs are obviously not final, here is what we have so far—a 3.7 inch WVGA touchscreen display, 1GHz processor and full QWERTY keyboard. Could this be the HSPA+ device that T-Mobile has been teasing about lately? Via [Engadget] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile As expected, the Motorola i1 has come available with Sprint over the weekend. The handset will set those interested back $149.99 on a two year agreement. And as far as specs, the Motorola i1 comes touting push-to-talk, and coincidentally its the first Android smartphone to feature Nextel Direct Connect. Otherwise you can expect a 3.1 inch HVGA touchscreen display, 5 megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, microSD card slot, Android 1.5 and Military Specification 810F which means that its rugged in design. Product [Sprint] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
 Section: Communications, Cellphones, Cellular Providers, Smartphones, Mobile We have already seen the HP website begin selling Palm phones a few weeks back, but now it looks like they have decided to sweeten the pot on AT&T branded models. As of now the HP store is offering a $50 HP Gift Card along with the purchase of either an AT&T Palm Pre Plus or AT&T Palm Pixi Plus. Of course, they are both coming with a two year agreement. But still, $50 is $50. Granted its an HP Gift Card which means you have to buy something from HP, but its certainly better than getting nothing. Read [HP] Via [PreCentral] Full Story » | Written by Robert Nelson for Gadgetell. | Comment on this Article »
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