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Google has announced the latest version of the Android OS version 2.2 named Froyo today. A significant improvement in performance has been explained and list of new features Froyo have been included.
Spice Mobiles have launched the cheapest 12 Megapixel camera phone Spice S-1200 in India.The phone which is currently available in Indian market, sports a 12MP camera with 3x optical zoom, Xenon flash, auto –focus, multiple face detection, Smile Shutter, Anti-shake and when it comes to other features, it has got 2.4" inch TFT display with a memory expandable up to 32GB, it has Bluetooth 2.1, EDGE, TV-Out, JAVA games and much more.Scroll down to checkout the full specifications.
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Spice S-1200 Specifications:
| Dimensions | 114 X 52 X 16 mm |
| Weight | 130 g |
| Display | – 2.4” TFT – 262K colors – 320 x 240 pixels |
| Memory | – Internal: 70 MB – External: Up to 32GB microSD |
| Camera | – 12 MP – Xenon Flash – 3 x optical zoom – Multiple face detection – Video rec: Up to 24.5 fps |
| Network | GSM 900/1800/1900 (2G) |
| Connectivity | – Bluetooth v2.1 With A2DP – TV Out – microUSB |
| Battery | 1000 mAh |
| Talk time | Up to 3 Hrs |
| Standby time | Up to 150 Hrs |
| Colors | Black |
Price And Availability:
Spice S-1200 is now being sold in Indian market at a price(MRP) of Rs.14,500 INR.
Review/ Verdict:
The only good thing about the phone is its 12MP camera, other than that there’s really nothing much to look for in this model.If you are a big camera phone lovers, you may probably look at this phone, but as we just heard a new 12MP camera phone Nokia X8 from Nokia expected to hit the markets soon, this may get sidelined in future, there are already phones like Samsung W880 and Sony Ericsson Satio coming with a 12MP camera are available in markets.Coming back to S-1200, the phone has no Wi-Fi, no 3G either, which should have been included for a phone priced at 14K.
Nokia 5230 has got a new firmware update to version 20.0.005.The new updated version (size: 146.2 MB) can be downloaded using Nokia Software Updater (NSU) or via Over The Air (OTA).The new version is basically coming with a range of fixes.The earlier firmware version of Nokia 5230 was v12.
New additions in the v20.0.005 include a new Ovi Sync application icon which will be added to the desktop, all new improved music player, Kinetic scrolling added to the main menu UI, speed increase for the overall system, new GPS code allowing faster fix on your location.
Do a backup of all your data before updating your Nokia 5230 (even though it has User Data Prevention –UDP).As we hear from forums, the update is not yet available in all the regions.Keep checking your NSU for the update to appear for your region.
Well, it’s been a great month this, for Nokia folks who have been launching new mobile phone models one after another every week, they have now announced a total of 7 new handsets in April 2010.It was just 2 days ago that Nokia drew the attention of all the mobile enthusiasts with the announcement of Nokia N8, now guess what, here’s another new model lined up.The newest entrant to their list is the all new Nokia X2.Nokia X2 will be initially launched in India earlier than its global release.
Nokia X2, member of Nokia X-series will run on Series 40, yet offering a host of features making it worth every penny.Features include a 2.2 inch QVGA screen, 5MP camera with flash & video recording, 16GB microAD support, Bluetooth 2.1, USB 2.0, 3.5mm Nokia AV connector, music management via Ovi Player ot Windows Media Player 11, direct access to Facebook & twitter from the home screen, Ovi store, Nokia Messaging 2.0, direct image upload to Flickr & Ovi Share.Also the camera flash can be used as a torch as well similar to the Sony Ericsson phones.
Checkout exclusive full specifications, pictures and price details of Nokia X2.
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Nokia X2 Full Specifications:
| Network | GSM 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 (2G) |
| Dimensions | 111 x 47 x 13.3 mm |
| Weight | 81 g |
| Display | – 2.2” QVGA – 240×320 pixel – 262K colors |
| Camera | – 5 Megapixel with flash – 4x smooth zoom – Camera flash usable as torch flashlight |
| Memory | – Inbuilt: 48MB – External: up to 16GB microSD |
| Connectivity | – Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP, EDR – microUSB 2.0 – 3.5 mm audio jack |
| Playback formats | MP3, MP4, AAC, eAAC+, WMA |
| Battery | Nokia Battery BL-4C |
| Talk time | Up to 13hrs 30 mins |
| Standby time | Up to 25.8 days |
| Colors available | – Black/Red – Silver/Blue |
| Release | Q2 2010 |
Nokia X2 Price:
Nokia X2 will hit the markets in the last week of June 2010 and will be priced approximately around Rs.5000 Rs.5727 in India, or at €85 in Europe, or at around $112 in US/ Globally.
First Impression:
Nokia X2 specs look cool at least on paper, this will appeal strongly to those who have a penchant for cameras/photography but couldn’t afford to buy big camera smartphones.
What’s Hot?
5 Megapixel camera, upto 16GB microSD support, 13hrs long talk time
What’s Missing?
3G
The Nokia E72 is now available in white and Nokia is releasing a new firmware update for all Nokia E72 handsets.
The E72 is a slim 10mm thick phone which includes one-touch access to calendar, contacts, and (push) email. Instant messaging options include Ovi, Google Talk and Yahoo! Messenger. The 5-megapixel Camera, integrated AGPS and a 3.5mm headphone jack are also some of the other exciting features of E72.
The new Nokia E72 White is not only a change in the color but there are few exciting accessories included inside the box like Nokia BH-216 Bluetooth headset and Nokia C-313 jeweler. Above the change in the outer color, the phone will also be in white on the inside with an exclusive white theme and a personalized homescreen.
The Firmware update includes an upgrade to latest version of Ovi Maps with free walk and drive navigation, improved social networking with the ability to share your location on Facebook with your friends and the ability to check the weather where you are and where you’re headed. There’s also general stability and performance improvements to Email, Calendar, Contacts and Browser. Plus internet radio has been bundled into the update along with free Lonely Planet and Michelin guides.
The latest available firmware release for Nokia E72 is 031.023. This new update is available to all Nokia E72 handsets through Nokia Software Updater.
The Garmin Asus just revealed a new Andriod full-touch phone Garmin Asus A10 which focuses on pedestrian-friendly features and navigation for Europe and Asia-Pacific.
Asus Garmin A10 runs on Android and is coming with 3.2 inch HVGA capacitive (multi-touch) touchscreen, 5MP camera,Geotagging support, digital compass, A-GPS with Garmin navigation optimized for Pedestrian Navigation.Optionally cityXplore maps are alos supported on Garmin A 10.
Garmin Asus A10 Specifications*:
| Display | – 3.2” TFT capacitive touchscreen – 256K colors -320 x 480 pixels – Multi-touch input method |
| Camera | – 5 Megapixel with autofocus – 2592х1944 pixels |
| Memory | – Expandable up to 16GB microSD |
| OS | Android OS |
| Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (2G) |
| Connectivity | – 3G – Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP – USB 2.0 – A-GPS with Garmin navigation |
| Players | – MP3/eAAC+/WAV player – MP4/H.263/H.264 player |
| Extras | – Digital compass – cityXplorer maps – Google Search, Maps, Gmail,Google Talk, YouTube – Document viewer |
| Battery | Li-Ion 1500 mAh |
| Talk time | – |
| Standby time | – |
[*] Full details are awaited.
Price and Availability:
Garmin Asus A10 is expected to be available in mid 2010 in Europe and Asia-Pacific.No official word on price yet.
Micromax has recently launched new touchscreen phone Micromax W900 that runs on Windows Mobile 6.1.By looking at the design, can’t stop ourselves from drawing similarities with the Nokia 5800 popular design.This is the first of handsets from Micromax to run on Microsoft Windows Mobile OS.
Micromax W900 comes with lots of features like Wi-Fi, 2MP camera, 460 MHz processor, 128 MB RAM, GPS with local maps for Indian cities courtesy MapmyIndia.
Micromax W900 Specifications:
| Form Factor | Bar Style |
| Dimensions | 112 x 55 x 14.2 mm |
| Weight | 113 g |
| Display | 3.2” WQVGA touchscreen 256k colors |
| Camera | – 2 megapixel – 1600 x 1200 Pixels – Digital Zoom with Flash |
| OS | Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional |
| Memory | Internal: 256 MB ROM, 128 MB RAM External: up to 16GB microSD |
| Processor | K3 Hi3611 460MHz Processor |
| Network | GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz |
| Connectivity | – Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g – GPS with Maps from Map My India – USB port – 3.5mm Audio Jack |
| Playback Formats | – Video: WMV/ WMA/ Mp4/ H.263/AVI – Audio: MP3 / AMR / MIDI / WMA |
| Battery | Li-Ion 1500mAh |
| Talk time | Up to 5 hrs |
| Standby time | Up to 20 days |
Micormax W900 Price & Availability In India:
The mobile handset has been already launched in India and is available in market at a price of Rs. 6800 INR.
Our Take:
The phone would have been a great buy at Rs. 6800 had it included 3G also.Still with Wi-Fi, Windows Mobile 6.1, GPS make this 3.2 inch touchscreen Micromax W900 worth buying device.
HTC Smart, based on the Qualcomm’s BREW OS platform from the smartphone manufacturer HTC is now available in Indian market.
HTC Smart even though is priced at a affordable rate, it does feature the same HTC Sense User Interface(UI) that is found on only high-end HTC Smartphones offering weather updates, other social networking features.
The phone features a 3.2 MP camera, 3G, Bluetooth, 3.5 mm audio jack, microSD support up to 16GB.The phone however lacks Wi-Fi.Scroll down to see the full list of specifications.
HTC Smart Picture:
HTC Smart Specifications:
| Dimensions | 104 x 55 x 12.8 mm |
| Weight | 108 g |
| Display | 2.8-inch TFT touchscreen 256k colors |
| Camera | – 3.15 MP with flash – 2048×1536 pixels |
| Operating System | Brew Mobile OS |
| Processor | 300 MHz processor |
| Memory | Inbuilt: 256 MB – 256 MB RAM, 256 MB ROM External: up to 16GB microSD |
| Network | GSM : 850/900/1800/1900 MHz (2G) HSDPA: 2100 MHz (3G) |
| Connectivity | – 3G (HSDPA 3.6 Mbps) – Bluetooth v2.0 with A2DP – microUSB 2.0 – 3.5 mm audio jack |
| Formats supported | – Video: mp4, .3gp, .3g2, .m4v – Audio: .aac, .amr, .qcp, .mid, .m4a, .mp3, .wma, .wav |
| Battery | Standard Li-Ion polymer 1100mAh battery |
| Talk time | – Up to 6 hrs 10 mins (WCDMA) – Up to 7 hrs 30 mins (GSM) |
| Standby time | – Up to 25 days (WCDMA) – Up to 18 days (GSM) |
| Release date | – Jan 2010 (global) – April 2010 (India) |
Price and Availability:
The HTC Smart has been launched globally in January 2010 and in April 2010 in India.The Smart has been priced at $205.56 and at Rs. 9,990 in India
BlackBerry has announced 2 new models this week.BlackBerry Bold 9650 and BlackBerry Pearl 3G.
BlackBerry Pearl 3G 9100 has a semi-QWERTY keyboard, 3.2MP camera, 624MHz processor, 256MB internal memory, 3G, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, expandable memory up to 32GB
BlackBerry Pearl 3G Pictures:
BlackBerry Pearl 3G Specifications:
| Dimensions | 108 x 50 x 13.3 mm |
| Weight | 93 g |
| Display | – TFT, 256K colors – High resolution 360×400 pixel color display – Half-QWERTY keyboard – Optical trackpad |
| Camera | – 3.2 MP with LED flash – 2048×1536 pixels – Autofocus – 2.5x digital zoom |
| OS | BlackBerry OS |
| Memory | – 256 MB flash memory – 256 MB SDRAM – External: microSD up to 32GB |
| Processor | 624 MHz processor |
| Playback formats | – Video: MPEG4 Simple and Advance Simple Profile, H.263, H.264, WMV3 – Audio:MP3, AMR-NB, AAC-LC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, WMV, Flac, Ogg Vorbis |
| Network | GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 (2G) HSDPA 850 / 1900 / 2100 (3G) HSDPA 900/ 1700/ 2100 MHz |
| Connectivity | – 3G (max down speed: 3.6 Mbps) – Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n – Bluetooth v2.1 – A-GPS – microUSB 2.0 – 3.5 mm audio jack |
| Extras | – BlackBerry maps – Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF) – Organizer |
| Battery | Standard Li-Ion 1150 mAHr |
| Talk time | 5 hrs (GSM) 5 hrs 30 mins (UMTS) |
| Music playback time | 30 hrs |
| Standby time | 18 days (GSM) 13 days (UMTS) |
| Colors | Piano Black, Opal Pink, Royal Purple, Flash White and Red Gradient |
| Release date | Q3 2010 |
Price and Availability:
The price of the BlackBerry Pearl 3G is rumoured to be around $449.99 in US, which equals to more than Rs. 20,000 in India and around € 340 in UK where it is expected to be offered by T-Mobile, O2, Vodafone and Orange, not confirmed though.We’ll update the official price as soon as they announce it.The phone is expected to make official entry into the market soon, may be in Q3 2010.
Nokia has officially announced the highly awaited Nokia N8 on April 27, 2010.The biggest feature of this phone is undoubtedly its 12 Megapixel Carl Zeiss camera with Xenon flash other features include HD video recording and HDMI port, Dolby Digital Plus surround sound, dedicated WebTV application, 16GB of inbuilt memory, running on Symbian^3 platform.
Review complete specification @ Nokia N8 full specs.
Nokia N8 Official Photos
All the photos here are courtesy Nokia Conservations.Watch more videos about Nokia N8 here.