Verizon’s wireless network may soon play host to the world’s thinnest smartphone, the NEC Medias N-04C. The Android-powered phone first debuted in Japan this spring, and it’s an incredibly slim 7.7MM. That’s about 17% thinner than an iPhone 4. The Medias also has an edge in weight, tipping the scales (barely) at just 105 grams — less than four ounces — making it 30 grams [ Read More ]
While there have been news about the company facing troubled times, RIM seems to be on a spree rolling handsets. After the launch of the Bold 9900, Torch 2, and Storm 3, the company has launched the BlackBerry Torch 9810. This is its latest entry into the business smartphone market and it runs the latest OS 7. The Torch 9810 sports stunning curves and contours as had been with some of the [ Read More ]
Beetel, the handset arm of Bharti group, launched their first tablet in the Indian market some time ago. The tablet has a 7 inch screen, boasts 1 GHz Qualcomm processor and Android 2.2 operating system. With all that and a price of just Rs 9,000, it has the potential of a blockbuster. We tried the handset at its launch and here is what we feel about the tablet. [ Read More ]
Maxx Mobile’s new Khamoshhh series phones come with an unusual combination — loud output and noise suppression technology. Thus, perfect for those who love loud music but would like to talk without worrying about the background noise. Maxx has added the SAM Noise Suppression Technology in the MX401 that suppressed the unwanted background noise during a voice call. At times we face difficulty talking over [ Read More ]
Sistema Shyam TeleServices, which operates its telecom services under the MTS brand, today launched two Android smartphones – MTS MTAG 3.1 and MTS Livewire, in the sub Rs 5,000 category. Both the phones incorporate Snapdragon S1 processors. Running on CDMA EV-DO Rev Atechnology, MTS MTAG 3.1 and MTS Livewire support high quality voice and net enabled data services. According to Vsevolod Rozanov, president and chief executive officer, MTS [ Read More ]
The TouchDroid project, which was supposed to produce a port of Android that can replace the webOS operating system on the HP TouchPad, is currently going through a bumpy ride. Yahoo! News reports that a member of the team working on the TouchDroid project has allegedly misused funds donated to the project and has allegedly misrepresented the group. Thomas Sohmers, the project’s leader, told media that a [ Read More ]
The rugged market is an interesting one. The durability of rugged devices is definitely impressive and cool, but the fact is most tend to skip these devices. While some of us butter-fingered users could take advantage of a rugged device, we tend to believe it’s overkill. Rugged devices often lack specs and aesthetics and don’t skimp in the size department. Generally, such gadgets are known to be [ Read More ]
AT&T’s “first dual-core, dual-channel RAM processor” smartphone targeted at mobile entertainment fans is set for release this Sunday, September 4. AT&T confirmed on Facebook yesterday that the LG Thrill 4G will be available for US$100 starting on Sunday. Here’s AT&T’s post on Facebook: Our world is in 3D and your smartphone is your world. Starting Sunday, September 4, your smartphone can be in 3D, with the new [ Read More ]
Karbonn has recently come out with its latest mobile phone called Karbonn Multiplex which is a dual SIM GSM device with dual standby and decent list of specifications. This bar shaped phone sports 3.5 inches of HVGA TFT Full Touch screen that supports 262K colours along with 320 X 480 pixels resolution. The display also features 3D Graphics Menu Widgets and G Sensor. Karbonn Multiplex comes packed with microSD [ Read More ]
Lemon Mobiles MB1 is the latest mobile phone launched by the company that comes in bar form factor with basic list of features. Physically the phone measures 110.75 X 46 X 13.3 mm in size and has a weight of 106 grams. There is 2.2 inches of TFT display in the phone that supports 240 X 320 pixels resolution for clear content quality. Lemon Mobiles MB1 will prove to be a good device for [ Read More ]