Windows Phone-Smart phone with NFC

Company LG Electronics, a appears to be preparing to release a new smart phone, codenamed LG Miracle - the network has its image. The device has a very decent performance and running the operating system Windows Phone 7.5 Mango. At the moment there is prior information about the possibilities of the device, but it is not clear whether it is accurate. It can be assumed that the announcement of new items will be at Mobile World Congress later this month, and the placing on the market - this spring.
LG Miracle is based on a 1-GHz processor Qualcomm Snapdragon, features a 4-inch touch screen display with a resolution of 480x800 NOVA points, 8 GB of internal memory, a 5-megapixel camera with video recording 720p on the back and front VGA-camera. From wireless capabilities mentioned Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, Bluetooth 3.0 and, interestingly, NFC, even though his support for Windows Phone 7.5 Mango is not available and it is expected only in Windows Phone 8.

Smartphone Motorola Droid 4 will go on sale February 10, officially

Motorola Mobility Company and the American operator Verizon Wireless finally officially announced the release date of smart phone Motorola Droid 4. Recall, this model was introduced in early January, but then the exact timing of the start of sales has not been announced. Motorola Droid 4 is a slider with a 4-inch qHD-touch screen and QWERTY-keyboard. It is built on the 1.2-GHz dual-core processor and OS Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread with option to upgrade to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and supports cellular network LTE. As reported by the company, Motorola Droid Issue 4 will be held in the United States is literally the next day - February 10. The cost of the device is $ 199.99 - subject to a two-year service contract with the operator. Price without contract is not announced, but rumor has it will be $ 549.99.

Lenovo - a hybrid smartphone and tablet

Lenovo has introduced the device in China IdeaTab S2005, which in this market will be sold as part of the product line LePad. The technology, which is a kind of hybrid Tablet PC and Communicator is running Android 2.3.5 and equipped with a 5-inch display with 800 × 480 pixels with a viewing angle of 178 degrees. The gadget is built on Qualcomm dual-core processor clocked at 1.2 GHz, equipped with 1 GB of RAM and a 5-megapixel camera.  Developers have provided a 1.3-megapixel front camera for video calls, as well as micro-USB port and micro-HDMI. The device is powered from the battery capacity of 1680 mAh.  The thickness of the Lenovo IdeaTab S2005 is 9.95 mm and weighs 198 grams. The cost of new items not reported.  Most likely in the near future the device will be presented in other markets.

Starts selling Samsung Galaxy W

The network "The Messenger" started selling smart phone Samsung Galaxy W (GT-I8150)-based operating system Android 2.3 (Gingerbread).  Until the end of 2011 smart phone is available only in the centers of mobile communication, "The Messenger" and the online store Samsung Galaxy W - a convenient and functional smartphone designed for business and pleasure.  Runs on the Android 2.3 with 1.4 GHz processor, which provides high speed operation and multitasking.  Memory device is 512 MB internal - 4 GB.  The touch screen gadget with a diagonal of 3.7 inches and 480 x 800 pixels reflecting 16 million colors and lets you view images and videos captured on high quality 5 megapixel camera with LED flash.  Galaxy W supports 3G, KiesAir, Wi-Fi b / g / n, Bluetooth 3.0, and provides high-speed Internet connection.  The smartphone is equipped with a slot for memory cards microSD and microSDHC up to 32GB.

Philips Xenium X518: low-cost long-playing touchscreen

In the market Philips Xenium X518 - new touch screen phone and a set of predefined widgets. The unit is equipped with 2.8-inch touch screen, supports two SIM-cards and can work up to 12 hours talk time without recharging. The device also comes with colored back panel, while the base - black color. In Russia, the model will be available in color combination of white and beige and gold. Of the multimedia features included MP3-player, FM-radio with RDS and a 2-megapixel camera. Mobile phone Philips Xenium X518 will be available in April 2011. The recommended retail price in Russia will be 3,799 rubles.

Features Philips Xenium X518:

Display: 2.8-inch touchscreen, 240 x 400 pixels

Support 2 SIM-cards

Network: GSM / GPRS (900/1800/1900 MHz)

Camera: 2 MP

MP3-Player

FM-radio with RDS

MicroSD-slot up to 8 GB

Wireless Interface Bluetooth 2.0 (A2DP)

Battery: 1530 mAh

Dimensions: 104h57h14, 4 mm

Up to 12 hours talk time

To 1400 hours in standby mode (1 SIM), 1000 hours (2 SIM)

Samsung Galaxy S Plus: Android 2.3 Gingerbread and 1.4-GHz processor

Samsung Electronics will soon plans to release a new version of its smartphone last year, the flagship of Samsung Galaxy S. The device is called the Samsung Galaxy S Plus i9001, he will get the operating system Android 2.3 Gingerbread and powerful 1.4-GHz processor, however, a single core. Among other differences from the first Samsung Galaxy S refers to the battery-capacity 1650 mAh, and the back cover, made "under the metal." 

Otherwise, the new model is identical to the original, that is, equipped with 4-inch touch screen Super AMOLED, supports TouchWiz 3.0 interface and is equipped with 8 GB of internal memory (about 16 GB version, which was with the Samsung Galaxy S, not reported). Also, the device can play and record HD-video and so on. Issue Samsung Galaxy S Plus i9001 will take place next month, the smartphone will cost 23,990 rubles. In the market model will be named Samsung Galaxy S 2011 Edition (not to be confused with Samsung Galaxy S II).

Motorola is preparing DROID X2, DROID 3 and Targa

The forum Howard Forums were reported still to be announced smart phones Motorola. For example, one of the visitors posted a photo model Motorola DROID X2 (index MB870, code-named Daytona) with the logo of the American operator Verizon. On the smart phone screen shows that he is running an operating system Android 2.2, the time of release the OS can be updated. Earlier rumors about this device have already appeared, are that it works in the networks CDMA, built on NVIDIA Tegra processor 2, are equipped with a 4.3-inch touch screen and an 8-megapixel camera. Motorola DROID X2 can go on sale in the second quarter.

Also at the forum was published photograph Motorola DROID 3. It's a slider with QWERTY-keyboard, the heir Motorola DROID 2, however, the picture the keyboard is not visible. And, finally, draw the image of another new smart phone - Motorola Targa (code name). This slim candy bar without a keyboard and large touch screen, according to the picture, it is a model for the operator Verizon and its networks of the fourth generation LTE, equipped with 13-megapixel camera on the back and front camera as well as port HDMI. Smart phone Motorola Targa unlikely to come until the fourth quarter of this year.

iPhone the next generation will be without NFC

Due to the policies of Apple not allowing significant leakage of information regarding the planned devices, their capabilities have always become the subject of lengthy discussion, which is based on unverified information or rumors. One such rumor that stable circulating on the Internet is that Apple has this year launched a system that will ensure the payment of certain services through the NFC. However, this information was refuted almost officially. British newspaper Independent, citing sources in the medium operators reported that the new iPhone will not have the NFC, as currently there is no uniform standard in this area. This does not mean that the company is completely refuses elaboration of the possibility of using the system in their devices. On the contrary, Apple will actively cooperate with manufacturers in order to standardize the system. It is very likely that next year the NFC will be in the company's products, but not earlier.

The payment system through a system of NFC by many companies is regarded as very promising. Estimated consulting group Frost & Sullivan, by 2015 payments through the system would amount to € 110 billion, but so far it's not too common, except for the Japanese market. This year, their support for the development of NFC has one of the main rivals Apple - a company Google, which released a smart phone Google Nexus S supports NFC, and CEO Eric Schmidt (Eric Schmidt) said that it "is revolutionizing payments. However, it is worth noting that the great future of this system for many years spoken by Nokia, which has already released a number of models support the NFC, but no significant breakthrough has not happened yet.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

The Spanish subsidiary of Sony Ericsson has reported about the price and timing of the smart phone Sony Ericsson Xperia Play. Resource Engadget (Spanish branch) reported that the phone will go on sale April 1 at a price of 649 without a contract and binding to a specific network operator. Moreover, the operator Vodafone will receive 15-day exclusive right to distribute the white version of the device, and not only in Spain. The remaining telcos will initially sell only black model.

Recall smart phone Sony Ericsson Xperia Play - a gaming solution, equipped with a touch screen and a special retractable gamepad. Apparatus sufficiently productive, it is based on Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset with a 1-GHz processor and a graphics accelerator Adreno. Diagonal touch-screen device is 4 inches, and the smart phone is equipped with a 5-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and so on. Smart phone running Android 2.3, and of course, will receive a wide variety of games PlayStation.

Nokia Windows mobile Phone

One of the regional leaders, Nokia disclosed few new details about its transition to a new mobile OS Windows Phone. Dee Shivakumar (D Shivakumar) - Managing Director, Nokia India - said that before the release of the first models of this type to be held not less than 12 months. That is, the start of sales by the end of the year is out, even though such rumors have already appeared. Nokia calls the company this year and next - "transitional" and the main stream Windows Phone PDA is scheduled yet for next year.
This year, the Finnish company intends to release 40-50 new models, of which 20 - is a smart phone operating system Symbian, said Shivakumar. He also said that Nokia intends to use is not Windows Phone 7, but already the next version of the platform. Update, which she wants to wait, now known as the Mango, its release to manufacturers of mobile devices is scheduled for the fourth quarter of this year.

Disney will release in Japan on the Android smart phone

Disney plans to release its trademark special smart phone Sharp Galapagos 003SH. Its sales in Japan will begin in February. It is curious that Disney chose the unit on a platform Android, although the board of directors includes a chapter Apple CEO Steve Jobs (Steve Jobs).

The main feature of Sharp Galapagos 003SH - the screen with a diagonal of 3.8 inches and a resolution of 800x480 pixels, which allows you to view 3D-images without glasses. The smart phone runs on Android Froyo, which in the Disney version will add all sorts of "bells and whistles" - the unique design themes, e-mail address in the domain of Disney and other content related to the film company. The phone will be sold with exclusive body panels with images of heroes of Disney. About the price of the unit there is no information.

Nokia has decided to curtail service Ovi Music Unlimited

The Finnish company Nokia has decided to close the service Ovi Music Unlimited in most countries where it operates. The only exceptions were China, India, Indonesia, Brazil, Turkey and South Africa.

Through Ovi Music Unlimited, users can download music in unlimited amounts for a certain period of time. After the expiration of the subscription music user remains, however, it is protected by DRM, and copy it somewhere else is not possible.

The company's representatives stressed that the market needs music without DRM, you can not give the current model Ovi Music Unlimited. However, anyone can buy unprotected tracks through Ovi Music Store.

New smart phone Sony Ericsson Xperia arc

Sony Ericsson has unveiled a new smart phone Xperia arc based on the latest version of Android 2.3. Smart phone in its most narrow part has a thickness of 8.7 mm, while equipped with a 4.2-inch multi-touch display. Xperia arc has a curved body, which repeats the curve of your palm. The camera is equipped with a matrix smart phone Sony Exmor R, with an aperture of 2.4, which allows you to take photos and shoot video even in low light. All pictures and videos can be viewed in HD quality on your TV, with the release of HDMI.

Among the features of Sony Ericsson Xperia arc company allocates parameters such as thinness and lightness, 4.2 inch multi-touch Reality Display Technology with Mobile BRAVIA Engine for enhanced image quality, the camera at 8.1 mega pixel with video recording in HD quality. Sony Ericsson Xperia arc will be available in all major markets around the world, including Japan, in the first quarter of 2011 in two colors - Midnight Blue and Misty Silver.

LTE-smart phone HTC Thunderbolt-based Android

U.S. operator Verizon Wireless officially introduced the smart phone HTC Thunderbolt. This model is designed for networks CDMA and LTE, it is running an operating system Android 2.2 interface HTC Sense. HTC Thunderbolt is a single without a hardware keyboard, equipped with a 4.3-inch touch screen with a resolution of 800x480 pixels. 8-megapixel camera device has auto focus and dual LED flash, as it can record high-definition video.

HTC Thunderbolt is based on a 1-GHz chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon, the volume of its built-in memory is 8 GB and RAM - 768 MB, also has a slot for memory cards microSD. From wireless capabilities mentioned Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (and 3.0 in the future) and Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n. Also, the smart phone is equipped with a GPS-receiver, accelerometers, electronic compass sensor approach and the illumination and FM-radio. Of the terminals he has Micro USB and 3.5 mm audio. HTC Thunderbolt supports noise reduction technology, Dolby Surround Sound and DLNA. While there is no information about when the new model goes on sale and how much it will cost.

Simple Android-smart phone Acer be Touch E210

Acer has introduced two new products - smart phones be Touch E210 and liquidmini. Both devices are quite simple, they are running the operating system Android 2.2 in the cellular networks of second and third generation. Smart phone Acer be Touch E210 - a candy bar with 2.6-inch horizontal touch screen with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels and an integrated QWERTY-keyboard. The smart phone is based on ST Ericsson PNX6715 processor clocked at 416 MHz, equipped with 256 MB RAM, 3,2-megapixel camera, Wi-Fi module, Bluetooth, slot microSD, GPS-receiver, FM-radio and a port micro-USB. This model goes on sale in Britain on March 11 in black and silver colors.

In turn, the smart phone Acer liquidmini - a candy bar with a 3.2-inch touch screen, whose resolution is 480 x 320 pixels. It builds on the more productive the Qualcomm 7227 processor with a clock frequency of 600 MHz. Camera in this new items with 5-megapixel, also has 512 MB of ROM and RAM, a slot microSD, Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and FM-radio. Issue Acer liquidmini held later - on April 11.

The LG Android-smart phone Build your application

LG Optimus One combines compact dimensions, ease of use and simple, intuitive interface. C it can be used to look very different video, it can be an access point Wi-Fi, GPS navigator, and much more! You can become the owner of the smart phone LG Optimus One, taking part in our contest!

To do this you need to come up with the original application for OS Android 2.2, the relevance for the Russian market, to describe its functionality, and then draw the interface with any user-friendly graphical editor. The application should use the functional smart phone LG Optimus One. The authors of the three most original and unusual programs will have a smart phone LG Optimus One.

Apple - the most profitable mobile phone manufacturer

The Chinese edition of the Economic Daily News, citing information from analysts Market Intelligence & Consulting Institute (MIC), said that the lion's share of sales of mobile phones in 2010 received the corporation Apple.

The share of California's giant accounted for 40% of total revenues. Following the list of most profitable companies are Nokia, Samsung, Research in Motion and HTC. The share of the latter, incidentally, has grown to 5,7%, which allowed him to bypass Motorola, Sony Ericsson and LG.

In 2011, HTC is going to work on profit taking 8% of global revenues. The purpose is likely to be achieved, given that the demand for smart phones high-end rapidly growing, and HTC is going to actively support and Google Android, and Windows Phone 7.

Smartphone Nokia E7 is available at Amazon

Nokia World 2010 in September of this year's announcement took place smart phone Nokia E7. It was believed that the device will be released in December, but then has information about its release in early 2011.

Recall, Nokia E7 - a productive business smart phone based on Symbian ^ 3, made in the slider in aluminum.

Features Nokia E7:

Display: 4-inch touchscreen, AMOLED

QWERTY-keyboard

Built-in memory - 16 GB

Camera: 8-megapixel, dual LED flash and video recording of high-definition 720p.

He is now available for order online store Amazon for $ 679 (without contract). The exact date of start of sales is still unknown, users have promised to report on this separately. By the way, during the announcement was officially declared value of $ 650 without taxes and discounts.

Smart phone LG Star

There are new details about the smartphone LG Star (LG P990) - the first model, the South Korean manufacturer, based on NVIDIA Tegra 2. He reportedly will be released in South Korea, the operator SK Telecom in the near future. Although specific terms what it is not clear.

Interestingly, in the version for the Korean design apparatus somewhat different: instead of four touch buttons below the display, only two, plus one hardware. In addition, on the back side there is no inscription Google. The rest of the model is hardly something different.

Features LG P990:

Operating System: Android 2.2, but at the time of issue and may well get Android 2.3 Gingerbread

Display: 4-inch touchscreen

Camera: 8-megapixel feature video recording of high-definition 1080p

HDMI interface.

Fly E171 Wi-Fi - touch "candy bar" with support for WLAN and two SIM cards

Fly Company unveiled its new model of the stylish touch mono block Fly E171 Wi-Fi with Wireless WLAN networks and the ability to use two SIM-cards in the standby mode.

Features Fly E171 Wi-Fi:

Display: 240x400 pixels, touchscreen

Camera: 3.2 megapixel, video recording function and WEB-Camera,

Support for microSDHC memory cards up to 16 GB

Wi-Fi module

E-mail client

GPRS Modem

Support for Java applications

Music player and FM tuner

Supporting two SIM cards

Battery: 1000 mAh, up to 5 hours of phone talk time and 170 hours of standby time, listening to 10 hours continuously

Dimensions: 111h54h12, 8 mm

Weight: 1995

Sales of the model will start in late November, the recommended price of the device is $ 175.