Samsung Galaxy R, the cheaper version of the Samsung Galaxy S II

Samsung adds to the Galaxy series phone family, Samsung Galaxy R, Android phones glance similar to the Samsung Galaxy S II.

Initially, the Samsung Galaxy R is known as the Samsung Galaxy Z. It presence is touted as inexpensive series of Samsung Galaxy S II. Of course, with reduction in some specifications to ease costs.

If Samsung Galaxy S II use Super AMOLED Plus screen, the Samsung Galaxy R quite pinned Super LCD technology. The processor of Samsung Galaxy R is dual core, but the form of Nvidia Tegra 2 is considered not as strong with Exynos in Samsung Galaxy S II.

Camera resolution is also trimmed. Samsung Galaxy R only carry a 5 MP camera with 720p HD video recording capabilities. While the Samsung Galaxy S II has a 8 MP camera and can record 1080p HD video.

Quoted from SammyHub, Samsung Galaxy R will begin to be released in Europe in late July. Then be marketed globally in Asia, the Middle East and China

Samsung Galaxy R Specifications:

• Network: HSPA ＋ 21Mbps / HSUPA 5.76Mb EDGE/GPRS Class 12
• Processor: Dual Core Application Processor
• Display: 4.19” WVGA Super Clear LCD
• OS: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Camera: Main(Rear): 5 MP, AF with LED Flash; Front: 1.3MP
• Video Codec: MPEG4/H.263/H.264/H263.Sorenson/Divx/Xvid/VC-1
• Playback: Full HD 1080p@30fps(Divx, WMV, MP4, H.264 B/P only)
• Recording: HD 720p@30fps
• Audio Codec: MP3, OGG, AAC, AAC＋, eAAC＋, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WMA, WAV, MID, AC3, IMY, AAC(Mono)
• Music Player with SoundAlive EQ, Music Recognition
• 3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo FM Radio with RDS
• Value-added Features: Samsung Apps; Samsung Kies 2.0; Samsung Kies air; Samsung TouchWiz; Samsung L!ve Panel UX
• Integrated Contacts, Integrated Calendar, Unified Inbox; Basic: POP3/IMAP Email & Google Talk IM
• Connectivity: Bluetooth technology v 3.0 ＋ HS; USB 2.0 HS; Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n; Wi-Fi direct
• Sensor: Accelerometer, Digital compass, Proximity, Light, Gyroscope
• Memory: 8GB Internal memory ＋ microSD (up to 32GB)
• Size: 66.7 x 125.7 x 9.55mm, 131g
• Standard battery: Li-Ion 1650 mAh
• Talk Time: 580 min(3G)
• Standby Time: 550 hours(3G)w

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The VooMote One, Turn your iPhone into a universal remote control

The equipment for the iPhone are diverse and very creative, Unique speakers for iPhone or The iPhone SLR Mount as example. The manufacturers based in Germany called Zero1.tv add equipment to the iPhone, which was named The VooMote One that can turn your iPhone into a multi function controller. Not only could make an iPhone as a remote TV, applications can also arrange other electronic devices.

The VooMote One but can work in almost all models of television, he also can run on a DVD player and stereo so users need not move to exert control on those goods. Just by touching a finger to the buttons on the phone, users can run a full control.

Reported by dailymail, The VooMote One works with the help of wireless technology and capturing more than 30,000 cord infra red and hundreds of electronic devices. If total, it is compatible with 574 TV brands, 995 brand Top Box / DVR, 151 brand and CD audio.

Another convenience that can be obtained by users Zero1.tv is that he has the features of  Control Room which allows users to categorize the tools that he wanted to control based on location, for example living room or kitchen. Then with the One Touch, the user can store frequently used commands and set a number of command with just a click away.

Adding an add-on in your iPhone device will not interfere with the function of smartphones like the camera, the on / off or incoming calls. Unfortunately, the devices can also work on the iPod touch (2G-4G) is only available in America for U.S. $ 99


   

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Nokia E6 comes with a new operating system Symbian Anna

Nokia launches smart phone with the development of a new operating system Symbian Anna, Nokia E6.

Nokia to innovate by combining a touchscreen and a qwerty keypad in monoblock design. With a view like the E71 and E72, this phone has a 2.46 inch touch screen is quite responsive, without the excessive sensitivity that is often encountered on the touch screen phones. This function is very helpful when you finish a work document or browsing the internet.

Moreover, despite its qwerty keypad is small, but the distance between the keypad to make sure you do not often make mistakes when typing. Its own keypad design that tends to be thicker than any other mobile phone feels very comfortable in the hand.

Carrying the last Symbian platform, Symbian Anna, Nokia E6 has a view that new icons and interesting. Nokia E6 also features five home screen that allows users to access a variety of different functions. The sharpness of the graphics, thanks to a resolution of 326 pixels per inch also make your eyes comfortable when operating this phone.

Nokia E6 has a high resolution 8 megapixel camera, so users can enjoy the photos and videos of the maximum.

Talking about smart phones would not be separated from the connectedness with the internet. Legal sufficiently impressed with Nokia E6 Internet connection fee that is very fast, either using GPRS or WiFi. When attempting to download an application from the OVI Store, Legal only takes about 30 seconds to complete the downloads.

Like most current smartphones, Nokia E6 also integrates directly with popular social networks Facebook and Twitter. Users can check the two sites separately or together.

The weakness of this feature is the user should always refresh their social networks to get the latest updates, rather than receive it automatically.

Even so, the overall Legal remain impressed with this phone. Especially with the included battery-efficient than many other smartphones that allows users to open multiple applications at once. Excellence is of course very helpful in doing the work.

The price offered seemed quite competitive among the phones with similar capabilities and specifications. For users who want a simple design with the ability of qualified, this phone seems pretty tempting.

Nokia E6 Specifications:
- 2G Network: GGSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
- 3G Network: HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
- TFT resistive touchscreen, 16M colors, 640X480 pixels
- 2.4 inches screen
- QWERTY keyboard
- Multi-touch input method
- Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate
- Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
- Dimensions115.5 x 59 x 10.5 mm
- Weight 133 grams
- Conectivity GPRS, EDGE
- microUSB v2.0, USB on the go support
- 3G: HSDPA 10.2Mbps, HSUPA 2.0Mbps
- Wi-Fi: 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth v3.0 with A2DP
- Memory
   + 8 GB
   + 32 GB expandable
   + 256 MB RAM
   + 1 GB ROM
- Processor
   + 600 MHz ARM 11 CPU
   + 2D/3D Graphics HW Accelerator
   + OpenVG1.1 and OpenGL ES 2.0
- Symbian^3 OS
- Battery Li-Ion 1500 mAh (BP-4L)
  + Stand by time: Up to 681 h (2G) / Up to 744 h (3G)
  + Talk time: Up to 14 h 48 min (2G) / Up to 7 h 30 min (3G)
- Camera
   + Primary: 8 MP, 3264×2448 pixels, fixed focus, dual-LED flash, face detection, 720p@25fps
   + Secondary: VGA
- Stereo FM radio with RDS
- 3.5 mmAudio jack
- Audio Playback: MP3/WMA/WAV/RA/eAAC+
- Video Playback: MP4/H.264/H.263/RV
- Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
- TV-out
- Other
  + SMS(threaded), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
  + Organizer
  + Predictive text input
  + A-GPS
  + Photo editor
  + Voice command/dial
  + Flash Lite 4.0
  + QuickOffice document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF)
  + Organizer

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Pomegranate NS08, The Dream device

Want to have a complete device in a device?. More than just Blackberry and Android or iPhone. Pomegranate NS08 may be one of his answers.

Pomegranate NS08 is a remarkable new phones with all the bells and whistles you'd expect from a smart phone these days - but that's just the beginning.

Here's what else Pomegranates are offered:

• Built-in Projector: Project HD movies to any surface, any time.
• Global Voice Translator: Communicating in almost all countries in the world with a built-in translator's voice Delima. Speaking any language to the front of the microphone, and Pomegranates will translate to the language of your choice of speakers in the rear.
• Coffee Brewer: Yes, it is finally possible. Just enter one of the single-drink packages and Pomegranate take it from there. Total drinking time of 30 seconds - and it's hands-free.
• Shaver: An electric razor bult directly to your smartphone, eliminating the need for a separate shavers. If you're in a hurry you can even talk and shave at the same time.
• Harmonica: The Pomegranate is not just about work, it's about fun. And what's more fun than a smartphone you can play? When the day you start to pull out a harmonica and play along with Pomegranate pulse presets, or create your own.

For more details, see this video:

Pomegranate NS08 For reals?
Unfortunately, no.

The Pomegranate NS08 phone was designed as a viral place-branding campaign for Nova Scotia.
Designed to attract interest in Nova Scotia and establish it as a desirable place to live and do business, the campaign made it’s way out to more than 3 million people in over 195 countries.

Even with the campaign’s success, some have criticized the Government of Nova Scotia for spending $300,000 on the marketing initiative.

Advertising, which included online advertising on websites in New England, sent users to the website to check out the incredible, seemingly impossible new device.

Upon clicking 'I’ve seen enough' or 'Release date' on www.pomegranatephone.com, an array of screens are displayed to the visitor before ultimately presenting information about Nova Scotia and its culture.

The experience is actually quite nice – here are a few screenshots showing the transition from miraculous device to delightful province.

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Motorola XT316, Another Android QWERTY Keypad

Android phone that combines a touch screen and a physical qwerty keyboard beneath it will more and more. Motorola announced the presence of Motorola XT316.

"With a fun design, beautiful and a great social media options, the Motorola XT316 provide experience using a smartphone on a busy user at affordable prices," said Fei Liu, Senior Vice President, Mass Market Consumer Products Motorola Mobility.

Gingerbread Android-based handset that has a touch-screen portrait width of 2.8 inch QVGA screen with a qwerty keyboard. Other features such as a 3MP camera, WI Fi, GPS and other smartphones standard facilities.

By relying on the CPU 600MHz ARM 11 processor with Adreno 200 GPU, 256MB of RAM and 512MB of built-in memory. Not quite powerful indeed, but it's not too disappointing.

Motorola XT316 already available in China at a price of 165 Euros or about U.S. $ 200. The handset will soon be marketed in Hong Kong, Taiwan, Latin America, Europe and several countries in Asia.

Besides Motorola, LG is also preparing to launch a handset with a similar form factor. LG Optimus Pro, ready to be marketed at a price more or less the same.

Motorola XT 316 Specifications:

• HSDPA7.2Mbps/UL384Kbps, WCDMA850/1900 or 850/2100 or 900/2100
• GSM 850/900/1800/1900 EDGE class 12
• Dimensions : 116.5 x 58x 13.45mm (4.6 x 2.3 x 0.53 inches)
• Weight: 110g
• Display : 2.8” QVGA display with capacitive multitouch and full QWERTY keypad
• Android 2.3 Gingerbread
• Connectivity: 3.5mm audio jack
• Network: EDGE class 12; HSDPA; DL7.2 Mbps/UL384Kbps
• WLAN: Wi-Fi b/g/n
• Camera: 3MP camera
• Proximity Sensor, Accelerometer
• FM Radio with RDS support
• Audio:128poly MIDI, AMR, MP3, AAC, eAcc+ and AAC+
• Video: Capture/playback/streaming, H.263, H.264, MPEG4
• Memory: 512MB ROM / 256MB RAM
• MicroSD card slot up to 32G external
• GPS/aGPS, E-compass
• Battery: 1420mAh battery
• Up to 8 hours talk time and 27 days standby in 3G mode

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LG Optimus Pro C660, The Android QWERTY keypad

LG Optimus Pro Motorola C660 is a QWERTY keypad smarthphone, where the specification is similar to the LG Optimus One and priced with a low price as well. Android phones with QWERTY keypad is still rare rare on the market and LG Optimus Pro C660 will be the newcomers who will compete with Motorola Droid Pro.

LG Optimus Pro C660 has a 2.8 inch screen with a resolution that is currently unknown and four row QWERTY keyboard. With a screen aspect ratio is 4:3, so the possibility of the screen has QVGA resolution.

LG Optimus Pro C660 is reported to be running on Android OS 2.3 Gingerbread on 800MHz CPU with 512MB RAM. 3MP camera and supports HSDPA connectivity, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and battery 1500mAh.

LG Optimus Pro C660 Plan price is U.S. $250 which makes this phone compete with HTC ChaCha.

LG Optimus Pro C660 Smartphone Specifications:

• Quad band GSM
• 2.8-inch QVGA Touchscreen Display
• Touch and Type QWERTY Bar
• Android OS v2.3 GingerBread
• 3 Megapixel Camera
• Multi format video player and audio player
• Wireless LAN Wi-Fi
• GPS navigation
• Bluetooth
• 3.5mm audio jack
• Office tools
• Push email
• Battery 1500 mAh

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HTC Eternity, the Windows Phone 7 Mango with 4.7-inches LCD

HTC has just presented the latest product information is a smartphone with super-large LCD screen measuring 4.7-inches. HTC Eternity using single-core processor 1.5GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 chipset and offers 16GB capacity for internal memory. The amount of RAM has not been confirmed, but we think it will be 512MB.

Behind the HTC Eternity there is an 8MP camera with dual LED flash that can record 720p video. There is also a 1.3MP camera on the front for video chat. Other notable features include Wi-Fi, GPS, DLNA, Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR and 1650mAh battery.

Release date and price of the HTC Eternity unknown for now, but we expect to see HTC Eternity soon this year.

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