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Viewsonic has unveiled a Android ICS tablet, ViewPad E7 and a Dual SIM Android smartphone, ViewPhone 3 at CES 2012. The ViewPad E70 comes with a 7-inch (800 x 600 pixels) display and is powered by 1GHz processor. It runs on the latest Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS. The E70 is a Dual SIM smartphone that comes with a 3.5-inch (480 x 320 pixels) capacitive touch display and runs on Android (Gingerbread) 2.3 operating system.

The Viewsonic ViewPad E70 has 4GB internal memory and has 32 GB expandable memory with microSD. It would offer 1080p HDMI output and has Wi-Fi support and a front-facing camera.

The Viewsonic ViewPhone 3 runs on 800Mhz processor ARM processor and has 5MP auto focus camera, WiFi, Bluetooth v2.1 , 512 MB RAM, expandable memory up to 32GB and 1500 mAh battery.

The Viewsonic ViewPad e70 is priced at US$169.99 and the ViewPhone 3 is priced at $279 and would be available in late Q1 2012.

Srivatsan Sridhar is a Mobile Technology Enthusiast who is passionate about Mobile phones and Mobile apps. His current phone is Sony Ericsson Xperia X10. You can follow him on Twitter @ssrivatsan and on Google+

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Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime with Quad

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HTC has announced HTC Rezound , the only phone in the United States with Beats Audio integration. It comes with 4.3-inch true HD 720p display and runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) (Upgradable to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)). It works on Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. It comes with 8MP auto focus camera with a f/2.2 and 28mm wide-angle lens with BSI sensor for better low-light performance and a 2MP front video calling camera. It also comes with the latest HTC Sense that offers social updates, photos, weather or stock updates on the home screen.

Specifications of HTC Rezound

4.3 -inch true HD 720p LCD display13.65 mm thick8MP auto focus camera with dual LED flash and 1080p video recording, and a 2MP font cameraAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread)1.5 GHz dual-core Qualcomm processor16 GB on-board memory, 1 GB DDR2 RAM, 16 GB MicroSD (pre-installed)4G LTE, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, aGPS and HDMI (through MHL)1,620 mAh BatteryThe phone comes with HTC Watch that lets you view and download latest premium movies and TV shows. It features Mobile High Definition Link (MHL) connectivity that lets you watch content from the device on a HDTV, including 5.1 surround sound and SRS WOW HD surround.HTC Rezound also includes new lightweight Beats headphones, created exclusively to integrate with the Beats’ audio profile on the device. It would be available at Verizon Wireless and at Best Buy and Best Buy Mobile stores for $299.99 with a new 2 year customer agreement from November 14.

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Samsung has announced the GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus with 7-inch WSVGA(1024X600) PLS LCD display, 1.2GHz dual core processor and runs on Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) OS. It is 9.96mm thin and weighs 345g. It also comes with 3 MP Auto focus camera with LED Flash and a 2 MP front video calling camera.

Specifications of Samsung GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus

7-inch WSVGA(1024X600) PLS LCD display9.96mm thin and weighs 345g1.2GHz Dual core processorAndroid 3.2 (Honeycomb)3 MP Auto focus camera with LED Flash and a 2 MP front video calling camera1GB RAM, 16/32GB Internal memory that is expandable up to 64GB with MicroSD3G HSPA+, Bluetooth  3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n with Wi-Fi Channel bonding & Wi-Fi Direct4,000 mAh Li-on battery

It also comes with Samsung TouchWiz  with Live Panel, Mini Apps and Social Hub, Readers Hub and Music Hub. The GALAXY Tab 7.0 Plus will be available starting in Indonesia and Austria from October end, and would gradually be rolled globally including Southeast and Southwest Asia, US, Europe, CIS, Latin America, Middle East, Africa, Japan and China.

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Amazon today announced a handful of new Kindle e-reader products, including the first ever Kindle with a colour display – the Kindle Fire.

Firstly, Amazon has lowered the barrier of entry once again with a new entry level Kindle. For $79, the WiFi-powered Kindle Button features a none-touch 6? e-ink display. It will be the first Kindle without a built-in QWERTY keyboard. The new Kindle Button will be available from today.

Next up is the $99 Kindle Touch. Like the Kindle Button, the Kindle Touch will not have a QWERTY keyboard.  Instead text entry will rely on the infrared touchscreen similar to the technology used by Sony on their PRS e-readers.  WiFi is included as standard. A 3G version is priced at $149. Both versions will be available from November.

Finally, Android has announced that it will be making its entry to the tablet market with the Kindle Fire. Priced at $199, the Kindle Fire will feature a  7? IPS display and dual core CPU. It will run on a fork of Android, and thus will be compatible with Android apps. The Kindle Fire will be compatible with a few Amazon services announced today, including the multimedia orientated Whispersync and Amazon Cloud Storage. It will ship from November.

The new Kindle devices are available for pre-order today.

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Samsung Galaxy S II is the company’s most popular Android smartphone. This handset was launched in South Korea during April, followed by other European and Asian countries in May. After waiting for nearly 3 months, Samsung finally announced the Galaxy S II in 3 variants for AT&T, Sprint and T-Mobile customers in the US. Sprint has already released the smartphone for its subscribers, but AT&T and T-Mobile customers were left behind. Today, AT&T has finally announced the price and release date of this powerful smartphone.

AT&T Galaxy S II features a 4.3 Super AMOLED Plus display with 480 x 800 pixels resolution, 1.2 Ghz dual core processor, Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) OS, 8 megapixel auto-focus camera with LED flash, Full HD (1080p) video recording, 2 megapixel front-facing camera, HDMI Out, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, 4G Connectivity, 1 GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, microSD card slot, 32GB expandable memory, 8 GB microSD card bundled, Motion UX, 6-axis gyroscope, Proximity sensor and a 1650 mAh battery.

AT&T recently tweeted that, the much-awaited Galaxy S II smartphone will be available for its customers from October 2. You can get this device for $199.99 with a 2 year service agreement. You will also need to subscribe to a $15 monthly data plan. We hope that, T-Mobile will soon announce the price and release date of this handset.

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LG recently announced the entry-level LG Enlighten smartphone. This handset runs on the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System and it comes with a 3.2 inch touch screen display, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, 3G Connectivity, 3.2 megapixel camera, etc. LG Enlighten will be exclusively available for the Verizon Wireless subscribers in the US. Check out the complete features after the break.

3.2 inch touch screen display320 x 480 pixels resolution800 MHz processorAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread) OSSlide-out QWERTY keyboardSeven customizable home screensAdobe Flash 103G Mobile Hotspot3.2 megapixel autofocus cameraVideo recording capabilitiesAndroid MarketBluetooth 3.0 with EDRWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n3G ConnectivityExchange support150 MB internal memorymicroSD card slot32 GB expandable memory2 GB microSD card pre-installed3G Mobile HotspotUp to 6 hours talk-time1500 mAh battery

LG Enlighten allows you to connect with up to 5 Wi-Fi-enabled devices, thanks to the 3G mobile hotspot capability. You can order this device from Verizon’s website beginning September 22. You can even get this device at Verizon Wireless Communications Stores from September 29. LG Enlighten will be available for just $79.99 after a $50 mail in rebate and a two year service agreement.

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HTC has announced a new 4G LTE device, HTC Raider 4G in Korea. The phone runs on Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and has 4.5 inch touch screen, 1.5 GHz, Dual-Core processor and a 8MP auto focus camera with LED Flash. The prototype of the phone was already leaked as HTC Holiday for AT&T.

Specifications of HTC Raider 4G

4.5 inch (540 X 960 pixels) IPS capacitive touch screen displayAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread) with HTC Sense 3.5 UIDimensions - 128.8 x 67 x 11.27mmWeight 163.8 g1.5 GHz, Dual-Core processor8MP auto focus camera with LED Flash, 1080p HD video recording and 1.3MP front facing video calling camera1GB RAM, 16GB Internal Memory that is expandable up to 32GB with MicroSD4G LTE - DL – 100 Mbps, UP-50 Mbps, 3G HSDPA-21 Mbps, HSUPA- 5.76 Mbps3.5mm audio jack and FM RadioWi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n with DLNA, Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DP, aGPS1620mAh battery

The HTC Raider 4G is expected to be available from SK Telecom in Korea within the end of this month. The countrywide launch date and the price is unknown. Since the prototype for AT&T got leaked already, HTC might announce the phone for AT&T soon.

Source : bodnara.co.kr (Korean)

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HTC recently announced the much-awaited HTC Rhyme smartphone. This handset runs on the latest Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System and it comes with a 3.7 inch WVGA display, HTC Sense UI 3.5, 5 megapixel autofocus camera and much more. HTC Rhyme will be first launched in the US, exclusively for the subscribers of Verizon Wireless.

3.7 inch WVGA display480 x 800 pixels resolution1GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 processorAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread) OSHTC Sense UI 3.55 megapixel camera with LED flashAuto-focusHD (720p) video recordingVGA front-facing camera3.5mm headset jackStereo FM radio with RDS4 GB internal memoryMicroSD card32 GB expandable memory8 GB MicroSD card included768 MB RAMBluetooth 3.0 with A2DPWi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n3G ConnectivityAndroid Market1600 mAh battery

HTC Rhyme comes with exclusive accessories such as a Charm cable, sports armband and a Bluetooth headset. This handset will be available for Verizon subscribers from September 29. The price of this handset has not been announced yet. The HTC Rhyme is expected to launch next month in Europe and Asia.

[ Update: HTC Rhyme will be exclusively available at Target stores in the US. You can get this handset for just $199.99 with a 2 year service agreement.]

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Sony Ericsson today announced the XPERIA neo V, a new mid-range Android smartphone to its XPERIA range and successor to the XPERIA neo.

The Sony Ericsson XPERIA neo V will feature a 1 GHz Snapdragon MSM8255 processor, 3.7? LCD TFT display with Mobile Bravia Engine, 5 Megapixel AF camera with 720p HD video recording, front camera for video calling feature and HDMI-out feature. The neo V has the same ‘human curvature’ design as the XPERIA neo and Vivaz smartphones. It will be available in white, silver and blue gradient variants.

The XPERIA neo V will ship with Android Gingerbread 2.3.4 preinstalled, complete with Sony Ericsson’s Facebook Inside and Google Talk.

The XPERIA neo V will be made available from Q4 of this year. No pricing has been announced.

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Nokia today launched a couple of cheap dual SIM phones in Nairobi , Kenya. Looks like finally realising the importance of Dual SIM phones eating it’s market share in the lower end.

In terms of specs the 100 packs a FM radio and a color display. The 101 in addition to the former supports MP3 playback and has a microSD card slot which supports cards upto 16GB. It has a really loud speaker with a rating of 103 phon

Both the phones will come with Nokia Life Tools in select markets and Nokia Money in India.

The price of these phones is about 30 USD for the Nokia 100 and 35 USD for Nokia 101 before taxes and subsidies. We expect the phone to come to India later this year for around Rs.1500-1600 which is considerably cheaper than the existing Dual SIM phones from Nokia in the market.

Are you going to pick up one of these ? Let us know !

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Nokia just announced the Nokia 700 over at an event in Hong Kong. The Nokia 700 is said to be the smallest smartphone in the world and comes with a 3.2? nHD AMOLED display. The processor behind the scenes is a 1Ghz unit. The Nokia 700 runs on the Symbian Belle OS which was also announced today.

It is also the thinnest smartphone in Nokia’s portfolio at the moment. Looks quite good if i might say so ! The Nokia 700 is priced at $390 and is expected to ship soon. We’ll be bringing hands on with the device from the show floor shortly !

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Key Features :

110 x 50.7 x 9.7mm, 96g in weight, 50cc in volume; monoblock touch form factorNFC (Near Field Communications) with tap and share, and tap and pairExtensive use of eco friendly materials, which makes the Nokia 700 Nokia’s most environmentally friendly phoneProcessor: ARM 11 at 1GHz, RAM: 256MB3.2? capacitive AMOLED ClearBlack touchscreen, with Gorilla Glass on top and a small air gap; 640 x 360 pixels resolution (nHD)5 megapixel full focus (EDoF) camera (with LED flash); video capture at 1280 x 720p (HD - 720p at 30 frames per second)Integrated GPS with location support for A-GPS, WLAN and Cell-ID location techniquesCompass (magnetometer), accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensorsmicroUSB (USB 2.0) for file transfers and charging2mm charger port with AC15 (high effiency charger) in the box3.5mm Nokia audio connectorBP-5Z (1080mAh) battery with easy access battery cover (standby time of 19 days and talk time of 7.3 hours (GSM) and 4.7 hours (WCDMA). Up to 47 hours of music playback and 6.9 hours of video playbackWCDMA 850/900/1700/1900/2100 (pentaband 3G) and GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 (HSDPA Cat 10 - 14.4 Mbps, HSUPA Cat 6 - 5.76 Mbps)WiFi: WLAN IEEE 802.11 b/g and Bluetooth 3.02GB mass memory and microSD card slot (supports sizes up to 32GB)Available Q3 2011 in Cool Grey, Silver/White, Coral Red, Peacock Blue and PurpleIn box contents: Nokia 700, Nokia Battery BP-5Z, Nokia Connectivity Cable CA-179, Nokia Headset WH-207, Nokia High Efficiency Charger AC-15 and NFC gift card linking to Ovi Store apps (selected markets).

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Nokia has announced Nokia 600 smartphone that runs on Belle and it claims that it is their loudest smartphone ever. The loudspeaker has audio output of 106 phon, similar to the one in their feature phone Nokia X1-01. This phone has NFC support, FM transmitter and FM receiver with the internal antenna, so that you don’t need to headphones to listen to the radio.

Specifications of Nokia 600

3.2-inch (640 x 360 pixels) nHD capacitive touch screen13mm thick and weighs 100gSymbian Belle OS1 Ghz processor5 MP full focus camera with LED flash and HD video recording3G, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS with A-GPS and Magnetometer2GB of internal memory that is expandable up to 32GB with MicroSD3.5 mm Nokia audio connector, FM transmitter and FM receiver with internal antenna1200 mAh battery that offers up to 15 hours talk-time and up to 550 hours standby

The Nokia 600 comes in Black, White, Pink, Lime and it would be available from the third quarter of 2011 for 180 Euros (US$ 260) before taxes.

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Nokia has just announced the 701 smartphone. It is a smartphone that follows Nokia’s new numbering system and runs on Symbian’s latest Belle version.

The 701 is very similar to the C7-00 in terms of design. The main changes are in the internal hardware. The 701 is said to be the equipped with the brightest smartphone screen in the world.

The specifications of the 701 are:

117.3 x 56.8 x 11mm, 131grams3.5? Capacitive IPS LCD ClearBlack Touchscreen with nHD (640x 360 Pixels) Resolution.1GHz Processor and 256 MB RAM8 megapixel EDoF camera with Dual LED Flash, 720p (1280×720 Pixels) Video at 30 fps and Secondary Front Facing Video Camera8GB Memory and microSD Card Slot (Upto 32GB)FM transmitter (Play via Radio) and FM receiver, NFC (Near Field Communication) with Tap and share / Tap and connectActive Noise Cancellation, which delivers clear sound in noisy environments (second microphone is near battery cover catch)Integrated GPS with location support for A-GPS, WLAN and Cell-ID location techniques.Compass (magnetometer), accelerometer, proximity and ambient light sensors.microUSB, 2mm charging port, 3.5mm Nokia audio connectorBL-5K Battery (1200mAh) (standby time of 23 days and talk time of 17 hours (GSM) and 6.8 hours (WCDMA).WiFi 802.11 b/g and Bluetooth 3.0

The phone will be available in the third quarter of 2011 in Dark Steel, Light Silver, Amethyst Violet and White Colours. The box contents are Nokia 701, Nokia Battery BL-5K, Nokia Connectivity Cable CA-179, Nokia Headset WH-207, Nokia High Efficiency Charger AC-15 and NFC gift card linking to Ovi Store apps (selected markets).

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Yesterday, we posted the leaked pics and video of the HTC EVO 4G+ and now, the company officially unveiled the device at their website. HTC EVO 4G+ looks quite similar to the HTC EVO 3D, but it does not have a dual camera for 3D video recording, nor does it support 3D playback. HTC EVO 4G+ runs on the latest Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System. Check out the complete specs below.

“Korea is ahead of any other country when it comes to WiBro technology,” said Jack Tong, president of HTC North Asia, at a meeting with the media in downtown Seoul. “Our products, along with the WiBro 4G network of KT, will completely change the way people communicate,” he added.

4.3 inch qHD display960 × 540 pixels resolution1.2 GHz dual-core processorAndroid 2.3 (Gingerbread) OSHTC Sense 3.08 megapixel cameraAutofocus and dual LED flashFull HD (1080p) video recording and playback1.3 megapixel front-facing camera3.5mm headset jackFM RadioSRS virtual surround soundMicro-USB 2.0Bluetooth 3.0 with A2DPDLNAWi-Fi 802.11b/g/nBluetooth1 GB RAMMicroSD card slot32 GB expandable memoryMobile WiMAX (WiBro)Up to 440 minutes talk-timeUp to 270 hours stand-by time1,730 mAh battery

This handset measures 126mm x 65mm x 12.05mm and weighs just 160 grams. The HTC EVO 4G+ will available exclusively to the KT customers in South Korea. You can even use the WiBro Hot Spot feature, which allows you to connect up to eight devices to a wireless network at the same time. The price and release date of the HTC EVO 4G+ have not been announced yet.

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Nokia has announced a new dual SIM music phone X1-01. This is a music phone with the speaker that can produce up to 106 phon of loudness. X1-00 that was announced a couple of months back, has similar features, but this is a dual SIM GSM phone with dual standby.

1.8 inch (128 x 160 pixels ) 65,000 colours, TFT displayDimensions – 112.2 x 47.3 x 16 mm and weighs 91.05 gDual SIM with dual standbyExpandable external memory up to 16 GB with MicroSD500 phone book entries and 250 SMS storageStereo FM radio and music player3.5mm audio jackDedicated music keys and torch1320 mAh Li-Ion battery with 786 mins of talk time and 43 days of standby and 36 h music playback

The speaker is clear and doesn’t distort even at higher volume. This phone also has option to setup separate logo, music signature and ringtone for the two SIM cards. This phone would be available in 5 colors such as, Red, Ocean Blue, Orange, Dark Grey and white.

X1-01 will be available in this quarter of 2011 in India, China, South-East Asia/Pacific region, Middle East and Africa, Eurasia and Brazil. This phone is priced at 34 Euros without taxes, which is around Rs 2,161.

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Back at the CTIA, AT&T officially announced the HTC HD7S which is currently available at T-Mobile USA as HTC HD7. AT&T didn’t tell us when they will launch it, so folks who are looking forward for it are waiting from a long time now. Now AT&T officially announced via their Facebook page that they will launch this device officially on June 5th and it will go for $199.99. HTC HD7 is successor to the famous HD2, which is known as one of the best Windows Mobile devices out there. HD7S comes with a 4.3 Inch Super LCD display and that’s the only difference between AT&T and T-Mobile version of HD7. The display is huge, so if you are currently using a HD2, then using this device will not be a problem for you.

So folks, mark you calendars because June 5th is the day when you will be able to get your hands on the HD7S. So anyone getting it next week?

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LG has announced it’s latest addition to the Android family, the Optimus Black at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show) in Las Vegas.

It is a smartphone witha slim profile and reminds us of the Samsung Glaxy S. Here are it’s features:

4″ NOVA Touchscreen Display (Clearer, Brighter and Easier to Read than Normal Displays while Consuming 50% Less Power)109 Grams, 9.2mm Thickness Tapering Down to 6.0mm at the Thinnest PointAndroid 2.2 Froyo (Upgradable to 2.3 Gingerbread), LG Optimus UI 2.02 Megapixel Front Facing Camera1500mAH Battery

The device will be released during the first half of 2011. No details regarding the pricing were revealed.

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