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  • EDIT : A Smartphone or a Tablet, What to Buy?

    EDIT : A Smartphone or a Tablet, What to Buy?

    The question haunts every smartphone buyer, “should i instead buy a tablet?”. In the past few weeks we have got over a hundred emails asking us this question.

    Tablet season is here and its going to stay. When tablets were launched globally starting with the 1st iPad in the United Stated, analysts speculated that the market in India would not adapt to a tablet lifestyle. Today more than 25% of India’s mobile internet traffic is from iPads alone, another 10% from other tablets. Analyst have been proven wrong yet again, but the question still remains a Tablet or a souped up Smartphone?

    We shall try and resolve this predicament for you.

    A smartphone today has come a long way from what it was when the term was invented. Smart phones started off as basic day to day mobile phones that did a little bit more. A color screen, an mp3 player and customizable ringtones, a WAP browser and VGA cameras with infrared photo sharing. People were happy with these features and were shelling out Rs. 25-35 thousand for devices that were just smart.

    Today you can’t be happy with what you pay for, A dual core phone, WiFi – N, Bluetooth 3.0, GBs of Ram, Multiple GBs of storage, touchscreens, slim designs, gorilla glass, unibody constructions and a whole host of Apps that do everything else. But its still not enough, we need higher spec’d displays LCD, SLCD, Amoled, Super Amoled, Super Amoled Plus and now Super Amoled Plus HD. Why is there a constant need for upgraded technology? Socially a man buying a phone always has the need to be on top of technology (This is directly proportional to the size of his, since this is a public page lets say “car”) The newer and more expensive the tech, the more a man feels like a man. Why shouldn’t we? we have a right to everything that makes us happy, and a right to get what we pay for and sometimes more than what we pay for.

    A Smartphone today is the ultimate tool for a man ( student through Business men) from lectures, to calculations , wind speeds, weather info, document editing, printing , presentations, video editing, photo editing, emails, messaging everything can be achieved on a smartphone. So why should we not get one.

    APPS ON THE DEVICES OF TODAY

     

    Tablets in the market today are essentially blown up versions of the devices we carry in our pockets, the iPad 1 matched the specs of the iPhone 4 , (infact the phone had more ram) and the iPad 2 will be dwarfed by the iPhone 5s specs. Similarly Android phones dwarf the tablets, Galaxy S2 and Sensation are far more powerful than any Android tablet in the market today.

    So is a larger screen a better option?

    No one can really answer that question for you, it all comes down to what you do with the device you buy. I personally hate carrying my tablet and only like to carry my phone. A tablet is useful while traveling its a multimedia powerhouse- gaming , movies, videos even basic editing work can be done easily on a tablet.  I also have met and often bump into folks who like carrying a tablet everywhere even to the GYM ( seriously what are they thinking?). Upon a little investigation you find out that they spent their budget on a tablet with phone call abilities and don’t own a phone anymore.

    PADFONE

    In an ideal world a product like the Asus Padfone would be perfect. A smartphone which converts into a tablet when you need it to be one, what else could one ask for? Devices like the Padfone are going to be the ultimate tool of a technology lover, but they still have time to arrive.

    Till then our recommendation is:

    If you really want to, then get a tablet and fulfill your dreams. But keep in mind that a tablet will never replace a phone and you should always have a phone handy, whether a Smartphone or a standard phone is what your budget will answer (even your day to day requirements). Carrying a tablet around as a phone will not only make you look, well how should we put it, like a “doofus”. Unless you are totally business oriented and your work calls for it. But then if you are a business man then you probably already own a smartphone, right?

    According to us, tablets today are not yet there, not ready to beat a good phone. Invest in a good phone, you will get more done. A tablet is only eye candy, a large touchscreen that has been a part of Sci-Fi movies for a long time and today when the opportunity is here, everyone wants to grab it. Get one only as a secondary device, something between your phone and your notebook, as a notebook replacement even, if you don’t have much work except document editing than a tablet will fulfill your notebook requirements and look good doing it. Plus there is always the benefit of Angry Birds on a large screen.

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  • Samsung will not make the Apple A6 Processor

    Samsung will not make the Apple A6 Processor

    TSMC or Taiwanese Semiconductor Manufacturing Corp will be the next company to manufacture the Apple A6 Chips that will go in the upcoming iPhone 5 / iPad 3. According to rumors Apple is looking for a high performance chip with a much more smaller topography than Samsung can manufacture. Samsung already had difficulties in the A5’s 45nm process. While it is suggested that TSMC will manufacture the processor on low power 28nm ARM chips.

     

  • Google’s Nexus Prime will be the first to run ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’

    Google’s Nexus Prime will be the first to run ‘Ice Cream Sandwich’

    Looks like Google’s dropout with HTC  will continue for the coming up proprietary Google Smartphone, Usually dubbed as a developer phone, these devices get the latest versions of Android OS first and also run Stock un modded-roms. This time around the device may be dubbed the ‘Nexus Prime’ and will be manufactured by Samsung, just Like the Nexus S.

    According to BGR, the new Nexus Prime will have a “Super AMOLED HD” resolution display which will have a 720p size. There are also reports of the OMAP4460 being used as the main processor in the device.

    There are also reports that this time around Google may have a multi device launch for the Ice Cream Sandwich (seriously!) that could include flagship devices from everyone including HTC, Samsung, Motorola and even LG.

     

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  • Edit : Should You Buy The iPhone 3Gs?

    Edit : Should You Buy The iPhone 3Gs?

    The iPhone 3Gs was a hardware revision device for the iPhone 3G, bringing more CPU power and Ram to the equation. The iPhone 3GS also brought about a better 3.2mp camera with tap to focus.

     

    We got information of the impending re-launch of the iPhone 3Gs on 24th June. Without fail the 3Gs reappeared at the new price point of 20k. Now the question remains does the iPhone 3Gs qualify as a good option? Does is present a value for money deal?

    Here is what we think.

    The iPhone 3GS was originally launched in 2009 in the US and 2010 in India. The Device  features a 600 MHz ARM Cortex A8 processor, PowerVR SGX535 GPU, 256 MB RAM, and upto 32GB of storage. The device also currently features iOS 4 and works brilliantly with iOS 5 (we’ve tested it and can verify, that till beta 2 iOS 5 works great on 3GS).

    Reading a whole bunch of articles written by Tech – Bloggers , I was shocked at how blatantly the iPhone 3GS was being shot down. Though in a personal opinion the 3GS is an old hardware based device and has specs which would disgruntle almost anyone looking for souped up smartphone. The iPhone 3Gs bring a lot more, than any device at the price point can.

    Lets look at it point by point.

    1. OS

    iOS by far is the simplest of operating systems, designed to be used by a finger. The UI is fluid and begs you to interact with it.  Currently multitasking between apps is great on iOS where most Android handsets in that price range don’t support true multitasking, the iPhone 3GS has it and it works great. Using the right setup you can do a lot of things on your device. Wireless sharing of emails, pictures and music, streaming internet radio and movies, home automation, wifi printing and even controlling a quadro-copter  the hundreds of thousands of apps from the App Store let you make your imagination run wild, and then, there is an app for that. The Apps are designed to run perfects in harmony with the iOS infrastructure.

    The best part (according to me) of iOS for someone who does not understand or have the time to understand the intricate details of technology, is that the system is safe and bug free. Because third party apps go through a strict verification process, seldom do you find an App which would slow your device down. So no matter what you install or how many you install, Apps will not slow down the OS. That makes perfect sense for someone who is not a techie.

    On the other hand Android brings the ability to customize the OS, and play around with it, the more you edit and tweak the OS, the more your chances  of a system restore appear. Now there is no need to throw a banter, you can be extremely safe with Android, you just have to know what you are installing and what all does it access. But in Android, third party apps can have a built in snooper sending all your information back to the designer of the app.

     

    2. BUILD

    While it isn’t an iPhone 4, the 3Gs is pretty solid when it comes to construction. One of the most beautiful phones available today the 3Gs is available in black and white and millions of customization options are available, from skins, decals to plain covers, flip covers, leather covers, plastic covers, branded covers and hard cases. The most number of accessories ever made for a phone? the iPhone stands at number one in that record.

     

    3. Conclusion

    When we first heard rumors of the iPhone 3Gs being relaunched, we heard a price point of about 16,500/-. But, when the actual price came to be 20,000/- we lost confidence that Apple would do well selling its last year legend. Sure there are those who would love to buy the 3GS for its “Brand” and its simplicity, there are also those who will buy it for the sheer number of apps and usability features that these apps will give.

    There are better options in terms of hardware specs, the rugged motorola defy is much cheaper and its water proof, the Galaxy S, the Nexus S, The Galaxy Sl, Wave 2, Blackberry Bold 3, Nokia  N8. Sure these devices have better hardware, But we can promise one thing No operating system in our opinion comes close to the smooth and lag free experience of the iOS running on the iPhone 3GS (Of-course we mean at that price point)

     

    So if you don’t have time to mess with your device / Smartphone get the iPhone 3GS because it doesn’t get any better than this. But if you are more of a tech friendly person get an Android device you will be much happier with the open-ness of Android infrastructure.

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  • App of the Day : Postale for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

    App of the Day : Postale for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch

    Once in a while an app comes along that reminds of the good old times, Postale is that app. Possibly the easiest to use Postcard making and sharing app available in the App Store.

    The app is simple to use and has a minimalist menu with just the right amount of selections. You select the layout and theme of your Postale card, place your photo just right, then type in your message. When you’re ready to share it, select one of the twelve retro-styled postage stamps to place on your postcard.

    FEATURES

    • 3 card layouts and 3 card themes
    • Choose a photo from your Photo Library or snap a picture with your device’s camera from right inside the app
    • Position, rotate, and scale your photo right onto the card
    • Optionally change the color of your photo to Black & White or Sepia-Tone
    • Type in your own custom title and message
    • 5 fonts to choose from
    • 12 retro-styled stamps
    • Send right from the app via email, Facebook, or Twitter

     

    It literally takes a few seconds to create a beautiful postcard and share it with your friends or favorite social networking sites.

    iG Rating  : 4/5

    Download

    Postale - 7twenty7 LLC

    Postale – 7twenty7 LLC

  • Spice Mi 410 – Unboxing, Hands on, Pictures and Video

    Spice Mi 410 – Unboxing, Hands on, Pictures and Video

    So we finally got the new Spice Mi 410 here in our studios. So here it is the Unboxing and quick review video for your pleasure. As always stay tuned for the complete Review.

     

    VIDEO UNBOXING

     

    IMAGES

     

    SPECS

    OS ANDROID 2.2
    Processor 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255
    Flash ROM 2GB eMMC
    Ram 512MB
    Dimensions 122X 66X 9.9 mm
    Weight 143 gm
    Display 4.1-inch Capacitive Touch Screen , 800 X 480 WVGA
    Camera 5 MP rear with HD Video, 0.3MP front
    Battery 1400 mAH
    Talk Time Upto 380 Mins GSM , Upto 300 Mins (3G)
    Standby Time Upto 300 Hours
    Network Quad band GSM , Tri-band 3G, HSDPA/HSUPA , up to 14.2 Mbps
    Connect Bluetooth v2.1 EDR
    Other Supports Flash 10.1
    Price Rs. 14,000/-
  • POLL : So Whats Your Next Phone? Updated

    POLL : So Whats Your Next Phone? Updated

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    If you cant find your phone above leave a comment in the comments below.

    Updated : Due to a huge number of requests we have updated the poll, cast your vote!

  • Apple Sues Samsung for the Second time , Now in Korea

    Apple Sues Samsung for the Second time , Now in Korea

    Apple inc. has filed a suit for the second time, against Samsung for copying the iPhone’s design. The suit claims that the Samsung Galaxy S copies the third-generation iPhone.

     

    “It is no coincidence that Samsung’s latest products look a lot like the iPhone and iPad from the shape of the hardware to the user interface and even the packaging,” an Apple spokesperson said regarding case

    The suing war started back in April when Apple sued Samsung claiming it copied “Apple’s technology, user interface and innovative style in these infringing products.” Samsung responded just one week later by filing countersuits.

    The interesting aspect behind all of this is that Apple is currently Samsung’s largest buyer of LCD components. Go figure !

  • iG Exclusive : Apple Re: Launching Iphone 3GS in India Tomorrow for 20k, Factory Unlocked

    iG Exclusive : Apple Re: Launching Iphone 3GS in India Tomorrow for 20k, Factory Unlocked

    This is it, exclusive news for those waiting to spend up-to 20k on their smart-phones. Apple has just made the choice tougher. The  iPhone 3Gs will be re-launched in India and go on sale tomorrow for 20 thousand. Whats more its going to be completely factory unlocked and will work with your carrier of choice.

    The iPhone 3GS was originally launched in India in 2010 approximately 10 months after its launch in the United States. the 3Gs was sold locked to Airtel and Vodafone at full pricing. this in turn led to a lot of controversy in Apple’s Indian Market strategy. This year Apple started to sell the iPhone 4, again after 10 months of its US launch, but this time around the device was factory unlocked and ready to use worldwide.

    The pricing of the iPhone 3Gs seems very competitive especially when 20 thousand is a decent budget for a smartphone these days.

    We will get you more news on this as and when we gather.

  • Hacked Nexus S : Benchmarks Could Leave you Gasping for Air : UPDATED

    Hacked Nexus S : Benchmarks Could Leave you Gasping for Air : UPDATED

    We always knew the Google Phones had juice under their hoods, But never did we expect it to be a steroid injected super powered beast.  Android Community forum member Simms22. hacked and rooted his Nexus S installed Cyanogen Mod 7 and  overclocked it to 1.544GHz apart from other little changes. The result ? you ask ! A massive 10082 on the Smartbench 2011 score card, where our beloved Samsung Galaxy S2 only scores 2600.

    Check out the pictures.

    Oh and did we forget to tell you we have a special offer on the Google Nexus S at INR 19,000/-  (now with even more reasons to buy this powerhouse device)

    Thats about 1000/- cheaper than any online retailer.

    Leave a comment below if you want an offer

    UPDATE : DUE TO TO OVERWHELMING RESPONSE ON THE NEXUS S and a lot of queries about it, we decided to give you guys an update.

    – The Phone is official and brand new in a new box with full warranty and no issues

    – Its not our review unit

    – This price is for Delhi only

    – Please email us with your contact information for the offer – name , phone number.

    – We have only about 10 units left so its first come first serve.

    – We apologize for not being able to contact everyone.

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  • Nokia Leaks its own SeaRay: First Windows Phone 7 from Nokia with Mango

    Nokia Leaks its own SeaRay: First Windows Phone 7 from Nokia with Mango

    Nokia recently announced the N9 with MeeGo and at the event, CEO Stephen Elop wanted to showcase a device to please the developers. He asked them to put their cameras away and not take pictures of the device, but who listens to CEOs anyway? Check out the new SeaRay!

    Its the first Windows Phone 7 from Nokia and it runs the upcoming Mango Build. Check out the full video from the event below.

  • Apple’s iPhone sales in India under the scanner

    Apple’s iPhone sales in India under the scanner

    The Apple iPhone sales in India are under the Indian Governments scanner for alleged anticompetitive behavior. The main reason for this probe is Apple’s ability to limit the sale of their handset via only two major carriers – Namely Airtel and Aircel.

    A Competition Commission of India official said on Wednesday that a case was filed against Apple about a month ago. The complaint alleges that the company violated competition law by selling the iPhone 4 through only two mobile operators, Bharti Airtel and Aircel. The official, speaking anonymously, said the Commission would look into the complaint’s merits. He did not disclose the complainant.

    Apple had this to say :

    Both carriers sell unlocked iPhone 4s with optional data plans. Some third-party retailers also carry the handset separate of any wireless contract, so there is no anticompetitive activity being carried out.

     

     

  • Leaked iPhone 5 Images | Real – Fake ?

    Leaked iPhone 5 Images | Real – Fake ?

     

    iGyaan got  images from the popular supplier website Alibaba.com, for cases/screen protectors of the upcoming iPhone 5 ahead of time giving clear indication of the iPhone 5’s design.

    As speculated the camera and flash module appear to be separate. and the rumors of dual led round flash seem to be true as well. Several vendors seem to be dealing in products pertaining to the iPhone 5. A quick look at the images reveals the form factor and the design elements as discussed in rumors prior to this.

    Although the device in the images has the name iPhone Pro, which puts a big question mark on the authenticity of these images. But, the fact that these vendors are selling products and using a render image means that the device possibly is similar looking to the images if not precisely same.

     

    The image below was found in May, this case had appeared on Alibaba.com which was later taken down.

  • Sony Ericsson Announces Xperia Ray and Xperia Active Smartphones (PR)

    Sony Ericsson Announces Xperia Ray and Xperia Active Smartphones (PR)

    Sony Ericsson has added two new smartphones to their lineup this time. Announced at CommunicAsia 2011 in Singapore these devices will ship in Q3 to select markets.

     

    Sony Ericsson Xperia Active takes a direct stab at the Moto Defy with its water resistive attributes, Sony ericsson also promises the screen to perform porperly even when the device is wet

    • Dust-proof and water-resistant design
    • 3-inch, 320×480-pixel Reality Display that works even if there’s water on the screen or if your fingers are wet
    • heart rate and pulse monitor (ANT+ wireless technology)
    • preloaded sports apps
    • arm case
    • 1GHz processor
    • 5-megapixel camera
    • HD video capture
    • Bluetooth
    • GPS.

     

    The Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray is a higher spec’d non-rugged phone it has:

    • Aluminum chassis
    • 9.4mm thick
    • four different colors: black, gold, white, and pink
    • 3.3-inch
    • 854×480-pixel Reality Display
    • Mobile Bravia Engine (noise reduction, sharpness, color management, and contrast enhancement)
    • 8.1-megapixel camera
    • Sony Exmor R CMOS -16x digital zoom, aperture f/2.4, face detection/recognition, smile detection
    • 720p HD video.
    • Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, aGPS

    As always we will try and get the accurate launch details for you guys as and when we get them.

     

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    22 June 2011

    • Sleek, beautiful smartphone with stylish aluminium frame
    • Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine with 8.1mp camera and Exmor R™ for mobile
    • Latest Android platform for smartphones (Gingerbread 2.3) with Facebook inside Xperia™

    22 June 2011, Singapore – Sony Ericsson today announced Xperia™ ray – a stunning new smartphone alongside CommunicAsia 2011 in Singapore. With a 3.3” screen and running the latest Android platform for smartphones (Gingerbread 2.3), the phone packs in a powerful 1Ghz processor, Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine, a 8.1mp camera with Exmor R™ for mobile and HD video functionality. At only 9.4mm thin, Xperia™ ray incorporates market leading design for which Sony Ericsson has become known.

    To add to a full set of specifications, the phone incorporates a front facing camera and a scratch resistant screen with excellent resolution and brightness and integrated touch keys.  Sony Ericsson’s unique integration of Facebook inside Xperia™ delivers a unique consumer experience for greater social interaction. In combination with the Google services, as well as access to over 200,000 Apps via the Android Market™, it provides a solid and entertaining smartphone foundation.

    Daniel Sandblom, Global Product Marketing Manager, Sony Ericsson said: “We expect Xperia™ ray to appeal to consumers who are looking for a combination of beautiful design and a rich feature set. We are able to uniquely deliver this with a combination of premium materials and multimedia features provided by Sony.”

    Sony Ericsson Xperia™ ray will be available globally in selected markets, including Japan, from Q3 2011.

    Sony Ericsson Xperia™ ray at a glance.

    *Please note that all services mentioned below may not be available in every market.

    Colours

    • Black
    • Gold
    • White
    • Pink

    Facts

    • Operating system: Google™ Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
    • Size:  111 x 53 x 9.4mm
    • Weight: 100 grams

    Camera

    • 8.1mp camera
    • 16x digital zoom
    • Aperture f/2.4
    • Auto focus
    • Face detection
    • Face recognition
    • Photo light
    • Front-facing camera (VGA)
    • Geo tagging
    • HD video recording (720p)
    • Image stabiliser
    • Scene detection
    • Self-timer
    • Send to web
    • Smile detection
    • Sony Exmor R™ CMOS sensor
    • Touch capture
    • Touch focus
    • Video light
    • Video recording
    • Video stabiliser

    Music

    • Album art
    • Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
    • Music tones (MP3/AAC)
    • PlayNow™ service
    • SensMe™
    • Sony Ericsson Music Player
    • TrackID™ music recognition application
    • xLOUD™ Experience

    Internet

    • Android Market™
    • Bookmarks
    • Google™ search
    • Google Voice Search
    • NeoReader™ barcode scanner
    • Pan & zoom
    • Web browser (WebKit)

    Communication

    • Call list
    • Conference calls
    • Facebook™ application
    • Google Talk™
    • Noise Shield
    • Polyphonic ringtones
    • Sony Ericsson Timescape™
    • Speakerphone
    • Twitter™ (Timescape™ integration)
    • Vibrating alert
    • Video chat ready

    Messaging

    • Conversations
    • Email
    • Google Mail™
    • Instant messaging
    • Picture messaging (MMS)
    • Predictive text input
    • Text messaging (SMS)

    Design

    • Auto rotate
    • Keyboard (on-screen, 12 key)
    • Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY)
    • Picture wallpaper
    • Reality display with Sony Mobile
    • BRAVIA® Engine
    • Touch screen
    • Wallpaper animation

    Entertainment

    • 3D games
    • Media browser
    • Motion gaming
    • Radio (FM radio with RDS)
    • Video streaming
    • YouTube™

    Organiser

    • Alarm clock
    • Calculator
    • Calendar
    • Document editors
    • Document readers
    • E-Manual
    • Flight mode
    • Google Calendar™
    • Google Gallery 3D™
    • Infinite button
    • Phone book
    • Setup Wizard
    • Widget manager

    Connectivity

    • 3.5 mm audio jack
    • aGPS
    • Bluetooth™ technology
    • DLNA Certified™
    • Google Latitude™
    • Google Maps™ with Street View
    • Media Transfer Protocol support
    • Micro USB support
    • Modem
    • Native USB tethering
    • Synchronisation via Facebook™
    • Synchronisation via Google™ Sync
    • Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
    • Synchronisation with computer
    • Synchronisation via Exchange ActiveSync®
    • USB High speed 2.0 support
    • USB mass storage
    • Wi-Fi®
    • Wi-Fi® Hotspot functionality
    • Wisepilot™ turn-by-turn navigation

    Display

    • Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
    • 16,777,216 colour TFT
    • Capacitive touchscreen (multi-touch)
    • 3.3 inches
    • 854 x 480 pixels
    • Scratch-resistant mineral glass

    Memory

    • Phone memory (user-free): Up to 300MB
    • Memory card support: microSD™, up to 32GB
    • Memory card included: 4GB microSD™

    Battery life

    • Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 6 hrs 50 min*
    • Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 430 hrs*
    • Talk time UMTS: Up to 7 hrs*
    • Standby time UMTS: Up to 440 hrs*
    • Music listening time: Up to 36 hrs
    • Video playback time: Up to 6 hrs 45 min
    • *According to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and phone usage.

    Networks

    • UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
    • GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
    • UMTS HSPA 850, 1900, 2100
    • GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

    In the kit

    • 1500mAh battery,
    • Stereo portable handsfree
    • 4GB microSD™ memory card
    • Charger
    • Micro USB cable for charging
    • Synchronisation and file transfer
    • User documentation
    • (LiveSound™ in selected markets)

    Smart Extras™ appropriate for Xperia™ ray:

    • LiveSound™: Available as part of the package with Xperia™ ray in selected markets, this provides consumers with the best possible audio experience combined with a stylish, tangle-free design. Theheadphones also allow consumers to remotely access applications from the phone through LiveKey™ control, which gives consumers direct access to their applications with a simple push of a button.
    • LiveDock™ gives consumers the ability to seamlessly integrate their Sony Ericsson smartphone into their home. By simply connecting their smartphone to the docking station, consumers will be able to easily launch applications from the Android Market™ and charge their phones at the same time.

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    22 June 2011

    • Dust proof and water resistant smartphone powered by Android™
    • Scratch resistant multi touch screen with wet finger tracking
    • All the applications for your active life, including on-screen heart rate monitoring through ANT+

    22 June 2011, Singapore –Sony Ericsson today announced Xperia™ active, a compact smartphone targeting consumers with an active lifestyle, in conjunction with CommunicAsia 2011 in Singapore. With a 3” screen and running the latest Android platform for smartphones (Gingerbread 2.3), the phone packs Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine, a 5mp camera with HD video functionality, and a powerful 1Ghz processor. Xperia™ active is dust proof and water resistant* and uniquely incorporates wet finger tracking, to ensure the phone works perfectly when either the screen or a user’s fingers are wet.

    The phone comes pre-loaded with sports apps that enable consumers to easily track their fitness levels. Users can set their ideal training route using the built-in GPS, Barometer and Compass. On-screen heart rate and pulse can be monitored in realtime (enabled by ANT+ wireless networking technology), while the iMapMyFitness app can monitor day to day performance.  Additionally, Facebook inside Xperia™ allows consumers to share their progress and experiences with friends.

    Fredrik Månsson, Global Product Marketing Manager, Sony Ericsson said: “Xperia™ active is the ultimate smartphone for an active life. Not only is it packed with all the features and applications consumers need for a worry free mobile life, it also comes with a set of accessories that make it fun and easy for them to take it everywhere, whatever their daily plans are.”

    Maria Sharapova, a three time grand slam winning tennis player added: “I love this smartphone because it perfectly fits both my professional and personal needs.  It keeps me in touch with my friends as I travel the world on the pro tour and tracks my fitness both on and off the court.”

    Extras included in the box to further build the consumer experience:

    • One extra exchangeable soft touch back cover
    • Detachable ear hooks for the portable handsfree active headset
    • Wrist strap to keep the phone close at all times
    • An arm case for use during a workout
    • 2GB memory card to save all your special moments
    • Micro USB cable for charging and computer data transfer

    *Water resistant – the phone can be kept under 1m of water for 30 mins.

    Sony Ericsson Xperia™ active will be available globally in selected markets from Q3 2011.

    Sony Ericsson Xperia active at a glance.

    *Please note that all services mentioned below may not be available in every market.

    Colours

    • Orange band with black back cover – white extra cover in the kit
    • White band with black back cover – white extra cover in the kit

    Facts

    • Operating system: Google™ Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
    • Size: 55 x 92 x 16.5mm
    • Weight: 110.8 grams

    Camera

    • 5 megapixel camera
    • 8x digital zoom
    • Auto focus
    • Aperture f/2.6
    • Face detection
    • Face recognition
    • Flash/Photo light
    • Flash/LED
    • Geo tagging
    • HD video recording (720p)
    • Image stabiliser
    • Red-eye reduction
    • Scene detection
    • Self-timer
    • Send to web
    • Smile detection
    • Touch capture
    • Touch focus
    • Video light
    • Video recording

    Music

    • Album art
    • Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
    • Media player
    • Music tones (MP3/AAC)
    • PlayNow™ service*
    • Sony Ericsson Music Player
    • TrackID™ music recognition*
    • xLOUD™

    Internet

    • Android Market™*
    • Bookmarks
    • Google™ search
    • Google Voice Search*
    • NeoReader™ barcode scanner
    • Pan & zoom
    • Web browser (WebKit)

    Communication

    • Call list
    • Conference calls
    • Facebook™ application*
    • Google Talk™
    • Noise Shield
    • Polyphonic ringtones
    • Skype™**
    • Sony Ericsson Timescape™
    • Speakerphone
    • Twitter™ (Timescape™ integration)*
    • Vibrating alert

    Messaging

    • Conversations
    • Email
    • Google Mail™*
    • Instant messaging
    • Multimedia messaging (MMS)
    • Predictive text input
    • Sound recorder
    • Text messaging (SMS)

    Design

    • Auto rotation
    • Four-corner Home screen
    • Keyboard (on-screen, 12 key)
    • Picture wallpaper
    • Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
    • Touch screen
    • Live wallpaper
    • Dust and water resistant
    • Wet finger tracking

    Entertainment

    • 3D games
    • Health mate
    • Media browser
    • Motion gaming
    • Radio (FM radio with RDS)
    • Radio (FM)
    • Video streaming
    • Video viewing
    • Walk Mate
    • YouTube™*

    Organiser

    • Alarm clock
    • Calculator
    • Calendar
    • Document readers
    • eCompass™
    • E-Manual
    • Flight mode
    • Google Calendar™
    • Google Gallery 3D™*
    • Infinite button
    • iMapMyFitness
    • Phonebook
    • Setup guide
    • Stopwatch**
    • Tasks**
    • Timer**
    • Torch functionality
    • Widget manager

    Connectivity

    • 3.5 mm audio jack
    • aGPS*
    • Bluetooth™ technology
    • DLNA™ Certified
    • Google Latitude™*
    • Google Maps™ for Mobile
    • Google Maps™ with Street View*
    • Media Transfer Protocol support
    • Micro USB support
    • Modem
    • Native USB tethering
    • Pressure sensor***
    • Synchronisation via Facebook™*
    • Synchronisation via Google Sync™*
    • Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
    • Synchronisation with computer
    • Synchronisation via Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
    • USB mass storage
    • USB High speed 2.0 support
    • USB support
    • Wi-Fi®
    • Wi-Fi® Hotspot functionality
    • Wisepilot™ turn-by-turn navigation*

    Display

    • Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
    • 16,777,216 colour TFT
    • Capacitive touchscreen (multi-touch) with wet finger tracking
    • 3 inches
    • 320 x 480 pixels
    • Scratch-resistant mineral glass

    Memory

    • Phone memory (user-free): Up to 320MB
    • Memory card support: microSD™, up to 32GB
    • Memory card included: 2GB microSD™

    Battery life

    • Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 4 hrs 53 min*
    • Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 351 hrs*
    • Talk time UMTS: Up to 5 hrs 31 min*
    • Standby time UMTS: Up to 335 hrs*
    • Music listening time: Up to 25 hrs
    • Video playback time: Up to 8 hrs 30 min
    • *According to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and phone usage.

    Networks

    • UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
    • GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900
    • UMTS HSPA 800, 1900, 2100
    • GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

    In the kit

    • Xperia™ active
    • 1200mah removable battery
    • Sport stereo headset
    • Arm case
    • Wrist strap
    • 2GB microsd™ memory card
    • Exchangeable cover
    • Charger
    • Micro USB cable for charging
    • Synchronisation and file transfer, and user documentation

    * This service is not available in all markets.
    ** This feature is not pre-installed.
    *** Enhance your GPS navigation by for example measuring the height levels or to be used as barometer to provide you your local weather forecast.

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  • iPhone 5 will have a Completely new Design, Will Launch in August

    iPhone 5 will have a Completely new Design, Will Launch in August

    Several sources are reporting that the new iPhone 5 will come earlier than expected.  There are several rumors suggesting that apple will hold a special event with a major overhaul in the hardware and design of the iPhone 5, killing all existing speculations and rumors. thisismynext.com rendered the iPhone in a unibody tear shape which might be thicker along the top and may reduce to bezel along the bottom part.

    Higher specs are being quoted as always , A5 chip, 1GB of ram, Dedicated GPU performance, 32/64GB capacities , NFC, 8 mega pixel camera and of course iOS5. What needs to be seen is whether or not Apple will actually host an iPhone 5 /4s event in August and if it does, a new unibody iPhone with a larger screen and bumped up specs would definitely hold down competition for another year.

    Heres Hoping….

     

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