Alcatel OT-980: Budget Android-smartphone with QWERTY

Apparently, soon to be released the first smartphone based on the Alcatel software platform Android - OT-980. French resource FrAndroid placed a lot of photos and even video device (obviously, for them - a prototype). Model Alcatel OT-980 design is a bit like a smartphone Palm Pre: is equipped with a touchscreen and a retractable down QWERTY-keyboard.

The source images of the device in black and red color options. Characteristics of Alcatel OT-980 are quite simple, but necessary functions such as 3G, Wi-Fi and GPS do exist. The smartphone will be released in France, the operator Orange in the first half of this year, the timing of issuance in other markets is not yet known. Most likely, the apparatus will be relatively inexpensive.

Alcatel OT-980 Characteristics:

• Cellular: GSM / EDGE, 3G
• Chipset: Qualcomm MSM 7227 (600 MHz)
• Operating System: Android 1.6
• Memory: 192 MB RAM
• Display: touchscreen, resistive, QVGA
• Accelerometer
• Support for Wi-Fi and GPS
• Camera: 2-megapixel
• MicroSD-slot
• 3.5-mm audio jack

Vodafone 547: a simple phone with a touchscreen and support for mobile TV

Organization of Bluetooth SIG, which deals with certification of equipment with support for wireless standard Bluetooth, approved a new mobile phone Vodafone 547. His producer is a Chinese company ZTE. A device will be sold virtually anywhere in the world: at Bluetooth SIG as the target regions referred to Africa, Asia, Australia, Europe, North and South America. Although, obviously, it should be a market presence of the operator Vodafone.

Phone Vodafone 547 is positioned as a multimedia solution. It is equipped with touch screen (possible resolution - 400x240 pixels), but the hardware keyboard, obviously, does not. Among the characteristics mentioned only networks GSM / GPRS / EDGE and an accelerometer, in addition, on-screen TV you can see the icon. It is not clear when this phone goes on sale, but most likely it will happen fairly soon. Can assume that the Vodafone 547 will be affordable.

iida lotta: a new designer mobile phone model from au KDDI for those who love the simplicity and beauty

Japanese mobile phone operator au KDDI announced the addition of about his line of designer phones iida new model - lotta, whose name can be translated as "very cheerful". This phone, made in the clamshell form factor, proposed in a very bright and contrasting colors of the shell with a polished finish and textured surface, which in turn has a simple and natural forms.

The numbers on the same body of the phone, according to its designer Ichiro Iwasaki (Ichiro Iwasaki) denote the depth of connection, the host with your phone.

iida lotta specifications:

• Dimensions: 49h100h14, 6 mm
• Weight: 108 gr.
• Main display: 2.8-inch, ASVb displaying more than 262 thousand colors
• External Display: 0.5-inch, OLED, monochrome
• Memory: 100 MB, expandable through microSD memory cards
• Camera: 2 MP, CMOS (CMOS)
• Communication: USB, Infrared
• Support for proprietary navigation, payment and sporting services

Start selling new items scheduled for the second half of 2010.

Pantech IM-U560K: "slider" with the management of gestures and in the environmental packaging

South Korean company Pantech, producing for themselves in their own market mobile phones under the brand of SKY, introduced a new mobile phone IM-U560K in the form factor slider is designed to work in a network operator KTF.

A distinctive feature of this model is the presence of a built-in accelerometer, which could be used as a control for the phone, replacing clicking on the button shaken apparatus, and for additional entertainment functions in standby mode: for example, for catching fish on the main screen.

In addition, IM-U560K have a function for converting text to speech, including those for English Language built-in receiver terrestrial digital TV programs in a standard T-DMB, which are displayed on 2.6-inch LCD screen, music player, photo album , music player and 3 megapixel camera.

Furthermore, as the manufacturer, the phone packaging and printed materials to it are made from environmentally friendly materials subjected to secondary processing.

Android-smartphone Garmin-ASUS will present at the MWC 2010 in February

According to the resource DigiTimes, a joint venture Garmin-ASUSTek present its first Android-smartphone at the Congress Mobile World Congress in February. This was told Benson Lin (Benson Lin), president of mobile devices the company ASUSTek Computer. He also noted that the purpose of companies is the Issue in 2010, 4.5 smartphones and communicators under the brand Garmin-ASUS, they will be based on software platforms, Windows Mobile or Android. A total supply is projected to reach one million units.

In Android-smartphone at MWC will be a model of ASUS M10, running under Windows Mobile 6.5.3. This is a communicator on the basis of Qualcomm 7224 processor with 600 MHz, equipped with a 3.5-inch resistive touch screen with a resolution WVGA, GPS-receiver and a 5-megapixel camera. Communicator ASUS M10 goes on sale in the Taiwan market in early February, his value will be equivalent to $ 434. It is likely, then the device would go into other regions.

Gigabyte company will release Android smartphone

To date, the company produced communicators Gigabyte GSmart only on the platform of Windows Mobile. Against the backdrop of the demand for expensive products in the company managed to strengthen its position in the market budget communicators. Building on the success Gigabyte intends to release, in addition to the models on the platform of Windows, and even a smartphone based on Android. Home sales model based on the Android 1.6 platform is scheduled for February 2010, and the price of the smartphone market in Russia is less than 9000 rubles, which will probably be the most budget proposal among similar smartphones.

GSmart running Android Specifications:

• Wireless: EDGE / GPRS / GSM 900/1800 MHz
• Dimensions: 103 x 54 x 13.4 mm
• Processor: Qualcomm ESM7225 528 MHz
• Memory: 256 MB RAM / ROM 512 MB
• Screen: 2.8 "QVGA
• Built-in GPS / AGPS
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g
• Bluetooth 2.0
• Memory card: microSD
• Connector microUSB (Charging / Active Sync)
• Battery 1500 mAh
• Camera 2.0 megapixel with autofocus
• Operating System: Android 1.6
• Additional elements: Trace Ball, G-Sensor, 3.5 mm audio jack

Smartphone tablet Archos Phone Tablet waiting for a contract with at least two operators

The head of the company Archos Krohas Henry (Henri Crohas) in his interview with L'Expansion mentioned smartphone tablet Archos Phone Tablet. This model has not been presented at the International CES, which ended not so long ago. As we already know that the Archos tablet with phone functionality is built on the Android platform and 1-GHz processor, ARM, equipped with 4.3-inch touch screen and supports cellular networks 3,5 G. In addition, the device is very thin - only 10 mm. Indirect evidence of the nearest release Archos Phone Tablet is a reference to the near immediate availability of cover for him on the manufacturer's web site enhancements Noreve.

And Henry Krohas, in turn, said that the company Archos is developing smart phone with strong multimedia capabilities. He apparently was referring to a device, known as the Archos Phone Tablet. The head of the company also announced that the release smartphone tablet on the market will be held as soon as the agreement will be signed at least two major operators.

Set "Minifon: Minifon phone with SIM-card and tariff plan

Cellular operator "MegaFon", presented in its own sales offices set "Minifon" - Minifon compact phone with a SIM-card and payment plan. When a contract for the provision of telecommunications services and making an initial payment into the account of the subscriber receives phone as a gift

Minifon TDS12-1 - a tiny phone that works only in "MegaFon". The length and width of the device is smaller than a credit card (80h49 mm) thick - only 10 mm and weight - 69, the telephone has a contrast monochrome display with LED backlight, the battery allows the device works up to 100 hours. Minifon supports basic services of the standard GSM - voice calls and SMS. The device will be of interest to subscribers as a second phone, but will also be a good solution, for example, for children and elderly people.

In phone kit "Minifon" is SIM-card with the tariff plan. When you connect to the proposed fare and making an initial payment (about 500 rubles), the subscriber receives a free machine. In the Metropolitan branch of OAO MegaFon, 500 Rubles initial payment includes 165 minutes of local calls (valid for payment 30 days). Sets "Minifon already available in most regions of Russia. Sales in Siberia and the Far East, the product is scheduled to begin in 1-2 months.

Viliv P3: a multimedia player with Android and Windows CE

Company Viliv successfully promotes sensory devices, with sometimes very interesting functionality. For example, a multimedia player Viliv P3 has just two operating systems: Android and Windows CE. Although this device can be called and the Internet tablet, the company-manufacturer defines its class as a multimedia player. The model is based on a 800 MHz Cortex A8 processor and has a 3.7-inch AMOLED capacitive touch screen with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. The player will be issued with a capacity of internal memory in 8, 16 and 32 GB.

In addition to the built-in memory has a slot for memory cards microSD-format. The Korean market as an option will be offered T-DMB/DAB tuner. Although a full list of supported formats is not known, it is reported that Viliv P3 will be able to play videos with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, HD and 720p format MKV. There is also a built-in Wi-Fi, position sensor and Vibro. The size ustryostvo like multimedia phones with the same screen resolution: 116 x 62,5 x 9,8 mm.

On the timing of this player on sale and its value is not reported.

During the first week sold only 20 000 from Google Nexus One

According to analyst firm Flurry, during the first week sales of relatively few smartphones Nexus One. Recall, this model of production is the first HTC Android-smartphone in the catalog of the new online store to Google. She went on sale January 5. During the first week sales of just 20 000 pieces Nexus One. This is 12 times smaller than the Motorola Droid and 3 times less than myTouch 3G. And to iPhone 3GS, for example, Nexus One, and did far: the first week of sales from the stores dare to order 1.6 million units Apple.

Company Flurry in order to assess the sales of a device, cooperates with more than 10 000 software developers. It keeps track of about 80% of all applications that are installed on the iPhone or Android-DEVICES. Once the new device comes out, experts calculate, how many applications loaded on it from an online store. This allows a fairly accurate picture of the number of models sold. Supposedly quite low sales Nexus One may be related to the fact that the device is only sold online and in retail before, and also supports a range of 3G network operator T-Mobile - not the most common in the United States.

Vibo A688: a functional Android-smartphone

Taiwanese mobile operator Vibo introduced Android-smartphone A688. His company is a manufacturer Foxconn. The device is made in the form factor besklaviaturnogo candybar with 3.2-inch touch screen. It can work in mobile networks WCDMA and GSM. The model is equipped with a whole set of sensors, including an accelerometer, light sensor and priblizheniya.Takzhe in Vibo A688 has a 5-megapixel camera, digital compass, GPS / AGPS and Bluetooth wireless modules, and Wi-Fi. And music lovers will appreciate 3.5-mm jack for headphones. The smartphone is based on Qualcomm MSM 7227 processor and runs on Android 1.6.

Despite the fact that Vibo A688 is unlikely to go beyond the Taiwan market, the company Foxconn might well produce the same thing for the major international suppliers. Also there were reports that its Android-smartphones will soon be released Gigabyte Communications and AboCom Systems. There is a possibility that the solution will come from Gigabyte and the world market.

ZTE C76 and Huawei G7600: two simple phone approved by FCC

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has certified two mobile phones from the Chinese companies ZTE and Huawei. Models ZTE C76 and Huawei G7600 simple, they both represent a piece with a digital keyboard. ZTE C76 at the pictures from FCC - in bright orange casing. This apparatus is designed for U.S. operator MetroPCS, he works in the standard CDMA. Among the features of this phone - a platform for BREW, wireless Bluetooth interface and 3.5-mm headphone jack, and support a number of services MetroPCS.

The second device is unlikely to be released in the U.S.. Phone Huawei G7600 is designed for cellular networks GSM / GPRS. It is equipped with Bluetooth-adapter, microSD-slot, FM-radio, audio / video player and a camera (probably 2-megapixel). Issued for such a simple device is to support mobile TV. Presumably, first Huawei G7600 will be available in China. On the date of issue and the cost of both phones still do not know, but the price is likely to be low.

Smartphone Palm Pre got more memory for applications and the function of wireless modem

The company updated Palm OS Smartphone Palm Pre webOS to version 1.3.5.2. The update is available for European users in countries such as Britain, Ireland, Germany and Spain. Firmware webOS 1.3.5.2 for Palm Pre preserves the benefits of the two previous versions of OS - 1.3.5 i1.3.5.1, which became available in the U.S. last week, but has some differences.

Among the improvements webOS 1.3.5.2 - more memory to install third-party applications to use Palm Pre as a modem for Internet access via Bluetooth, and browser support animated GIF. In addition, the upgrade was done a few fixes that have touched the duration of battery life, applications, calendar, and so on. Owners of smartphones Palm Pre above-mentioned regions can already download the update.

General Mobile COSMOS - second Android smartphone

General Mobile Company prepared its second smartphone based operating system Android. He was named COSMOS, and has the best set of features than its predecessor DSTL1. General Mobile COSMOS is running an operating system Android 2.0. This besklaviaturnogo candy bar with 3.2-inch touch screen display and 5 megapixel camera.

He performed in "industrial" design and is characterized by straight lines. So far no reports about when the "space" smartphone goes on sale and how much it will cost.

General Mobile COSMOS Specifications:

* The operating system - Android 2.0 (Eclair)
* Cellular - GSM / EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz), UMTS / HSDPA (900/1900/2100 MHz),
* Processor - Marvell PXA935
* Memory - 256 MB flash, 128 MB SDRAM Slot microSD
* Wireless Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g, Bluetooth 2.0 (A2DP)
* GPS receiver
* Accelerometer
* Digital Compass
* 3.2-inch capacitive touch display with a resolution of 320x480 pixels
* FM radio
* USB 2.0 interface
* Battery capacity 1500 mAh

Google Nexus One - photo, video and impressions

Resource Engadget posted a small preview with "live" pictures and videos smartphone Google Nexus One, which, judging by the rumors, to be submitted tomorrow.

Reporters shared their impressions about the device: they say, is a thin and compact model, it is very comfortably in the hand. The smartphone is made in a recognizable design HTC, although the company - a producer, and the device will be sold under the brand name Google. Also, the source noted that the application of Nexus One open very quickly, switching between them is also made without delay. However, support for multi-touch is provided at a smartphone.

As we know, Google Nexus One is running an operating system, Android 2.1. Journalists, who tested the machine, said several new interface, the presence of animated "wallpaper" and modified by the application menu: icons placed on the sides of three-dimensional cube. Number of start-up screen (homescreen) at Nexus One reaches five.

In the description of Engadget, a smartphone built on the Qualcomm Snapdragon platform with 1 GHz processor, 512 MB RAM and ROM, is equipped with a 3.7-inch touch screen with 480 x 800 in almost the entire front panel, 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, got sensors illumination approximation and accelerometer. In the kit will be supplied microSD memory card 4 GB (supported cards up to 32 GB). Apparently, tomorrow - January 5 - this information will be confirmed or refuted.

Fly DS160 Black - Budget phone with two SIM cards

In the online shop Euroset has a new, not yet officially submitted to the phone - Fly DS160 Black. Like other recent news brand Fly, this model supports two SIM cards in the standby mode. This is an inexpensive model, the cost without connection set at 2,560 rubles. Additional features in the phone - unpretentious digital camera at 0.3 megapixel, headphone jack 3,5 mm, FM radio, MP3 player, Bluetooth interface and support for memory cards microSD. And all this at a very democratic prices. In addition, the apparatus is equipped with a battery with 1800 mAh, which is a rarity at this price.

The screen has a diagonal of 1.8 inches and supports display up to 65K colors. FM receiver can record the ether. Built in memory is 250 MB. Charging the battery is produced by interface USB. The kit included wired stereo headset.

Sunno S880 - Chinese communicator with claims

Company Sunno released another Chinese communicator "with claims to leadership» - Sunno S880. Filling communicator, of course, allows you to put S880 on a par with the leaders, but here the quality of Chinese technology still has a 100% no one can guarantee.

Earlier rumors that the S880 will run on two operating systems - Android and Windws Mobile, not confirmed. Communicator runs on only one Windows Mobile 6.5. Sunno S880 is equipped with a Marvell PXA310 processor with a frequency 806MGts, 3.6-inch touch screen with a resolution of 800 × 480 pixels, 5 megapixel camera, 128MB RAM, 256MB ROM, modules WI-FI and GPS. Information about prices, dates and places out Sunno S880 on sale yet.

Haier H-U8W - Chinese WM Communicator middle class

In Chinese Microsoft site appeared the description of the communicator Haier H-U8W. It is logical to assume that he will soon be available in the Chinese market, and then, perhaps, in other regions. Haier H-U8W running Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional, equipped with a touch screen and an optical touchpad under him, but the hardware keyboard with him, obviously, no. Characteristics communicator average, although all that is necessary, including the touchscreen, camera, wireless adapters, support for 3G and so on - available. It is not clear when the novelty will go on sale and how much it will cost.

Haier H-U8W Features:

* Operating System - Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional
* Networks - GSM / WCDMA
* Processor clock speed 624 MHz
* 256 MB ROM, 128 MB RAM
* 3.2-inch display with a resolution of 240?400 pixels and supports 260 K colors
* 3.2 megapixel camera
* GPS receiver
* Wireless - Bluetooth, WAPI
* MiniUSB port
Slot for microSD memory cards
* Time running conversation - 360/190 minutes (GSM / WCDMA)
* Opening hours in standby mode - 200/240 hours (GSM / WCDMA)
* Dimensions - 118h58, 5x12, 7 mm
* Weight - 140 grams

New smartphone Google Nexus One photos

The network has regular "live" pictures and videos "guglofona - Google Nexus One smartphone based on Android 2.1. Pictures and videos have appeared in the mini-blogging Twitter. Photos of this device are increasingly penetrate into the Internet. This is not surprising, since it is now, obviously, have to test several thousand employees at Google. New pictures can consider Google Nexus One from all sides and even in the package.

Recall, Nexus One - a device under its own brand Google. It is a thin piece besklaviaturnogo with 3.7-inch touch screen OLED display. The device is equipped with a 5 megapixel camera, supports the wireless Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, and a memory card format microSD.

Known that Google Nexus One will go on sale on January 5 next year, and will be available in the United States and in Europe.