CTIA Hands-On Roundup
Our sister site Ubergizmo had a chance to go hands-on with some of the hottest mobile devices displayed at CTIA. Check out the links for exclusive first impressions and hands-on images live from CTIA 2007:
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October 26, 2007
Leaked Nokia N82 photos
Pictures have surfaced of what is reportedly leaked images of the Nokia N82. The official announcement of the N82 is expected November 2nd. The N82 looks like a phone that might take adjustment on the users part, as the keys are ultra-thin and probably awkward to navigate if you are not accustomed to the slim style. Also included with the newly leaked images is a new set of rumored specs, which seems to highlight the impressive camera phone on the device. Here are some highlights:
Features:
- 5 MP camera with Carl Zeiss lens
- Auto-focus, up to 20 x digital zoom. Real Xenon flash
- Quad band GSM, UMTS and HSDPA connectivity
- Dimensions: 112 x 50.2 x 17.3 mm and 120 g
Apple launches iPhone Developer Website
Apple has launched an iPhone Development Center which offers tools and resources for developing applications for the phone. Apple describes the page as "your single source of information for designing, coding, and optimizing web applications for iPhone and iPod touch". This can only mean one thing; "legal" third-party apps are on the way, which means our beloved ApolloIM (among others) might be back in business soon. The Dev page offers sample code for developers to browse at their own leisure, in addition to an entire iPhone reference library.
Bell Canada to offer LG Shine, Sanyo S1
Bell Canada has announced two new phones to be added to their network. Bell will be offering the ultra-slick LG Shine for those who want the 2 MP camera, Bluetooth, microSD memory slot, and music player, of the high-end device while the Sanyo S1 is more of an entry-level phone, with none of the extra media goodies that the LG Shine features, though does an equally good job of getting the job done for calling and texting.
The LG Shine will be available for CA$129.95 with a 3-year contract (CA$379.95 without a contract), while the Sanyo S1 will retail for only CA$19.99 with a 3-year contract, with a much steeper price of CA$149.99 without a new contract.
E-Ten Glofiish M800 is official
At long last, E-Ten has released an official statement concerning the Glofiish M800 smartphone that will come with a slew of high end features, placing it somewhere near the top of the hill where specifications and functionality are concerned. Updated information on its specifications include a 640 x 480 resolution touchscreen as well as touch-sensitive physical controls located just below the display. For a list of specifications, check out our previous post on the Glofiish M800 here. I’ve been a good boy this year, Santa, and I would so love this in my stocking. Pretty please?
Pantech Duo hands-on
BGR has done it again, getting their mittens on the yet-to-be-released Pantech Duo. Here are their initial impressions.
First off, the device is really small. The keyboard is worlds better than the Helio Ocean, and while it might not be fair to compare it to the Ocean, it is more or less the same concept. 3G on here is such a pleasure, and while we’re not talking about Windows Mobile 6 Professional, Standard works just fine for this little handset. Battery life is a concern, especially with a 3G radio, but since we just got it we don’t have a real gage on battery performance. Voice quality and sound quality sounded crisp and clear as well.
How much longer do we have to wait, AT&T?
AT&T LG Vu supports digital TV
AT&T will be offering the LG Vu (also known as CU920) that will be the first handset from AT&T to support digital broadcast TV. It is also speculated that this device will come with a MediaFLO tuner that provides direct digital broadcast TV, but it remains to be seen whether the LG Vu would be compatible with Verizon's V CAST TV. There is no concrete release date attached to the LG Vu yet, but early 2008 would be a good bet although it would be better if AT&T could rush for a December launch in order to take advantage of the holiday season.
S60 to get new features
The S60 operating system is evolving, with word of the S60 Touch UI being in the works. While others might accuse it of being an iPhone clone, S60 Touch UI is different as it carries two features that you cannot find on Apple's offering - stylus input and tactile feedback response. The R&D team is also developing an application that can translate foreign words in pictures snapped using the phone's camera, while another identifies objects simply by pointing your camera at them. Pretty cool, no?
LG targets Europe with new phones
LG has gotten ready a bunch of new handsets that will be released in Europe, with the KE590 leading the way. This slider comes with a 2 megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.0 and USB connectivity, MP3 audio playback, 56MB of internal memory and a microSD memory card slot. As for the KG291, it resembles the 590 in many aspects but drops the metallic design cues and has a scaled back 1.3 megapixel camera instead. In between both lie the KU830 that comes with UMTS support, making it one of the lowest-end 3G handsets from LG. Features of the KU830 include 60MB of internal memory, a microSD memory card slot, a 262k color display, and Bluetooth 1.2 support. No word on pricing for all three handsets as at press time.
October 25, 2007
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Samsung releases dual SIM W629
The Samsung W629 is a dual SIM model that is currently being paraded at the PT EXPOCOMM China 2007 event. You'll be able run on both GSM and CDMA networks simultaneously with a single handset, which works out great for businessmen who are more busy with phone calls than conversations with people in person. Each purchase comes with a sleek card phone design, a dignified leather case, a 2.6" QVGA TFT LCD display, a 3 megapixel camera, a Bluetooth headset as well as a bunch of languages (including English, Chinese, and Korean). The Samsung W629 will be available in China at the end of this year.
Helio Mysto is actually a Samsung
The Helio Mysto isn't that mysterious after all, since it is nothing but a rebranded Samsung SPH-A523. Basically, this is a CDMA version of the Samsung U600, also known as the Ultra Edition 10.9. All these naming conventions will surely have anyone confused, but this 10.9mm slider will come with pretty impressive features like a 3.2 megapixel camera, a QVGA display, touch sensitive buttons, EV-DO and stereo Bluetooth connectivity, and GPS functionality. No word on pricing and availability, but soon would be a good bet. Needless to say, it will run on the Helio interface unlike the Samsung U600.
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