Yahoo! Phone, powered by Android 2.3

Yahoo and Google are usually not friendly because it is often involved business competition. But this time, Yahoo tried to succumb to launch an Android phone, which incidentally is Google's operating system.

Yahoo! Phone, thus its name, made ​​by a Japanese manufacturer, Sharp. This phone is devoted only to be sold in Japan. In collaboration with SoftBank operator, the handset is planned to be marketed from next month.

Yahoo! Phone Handset pretty solid. Its features include 4 inch QHD screen (960 × 540 pixels), 8-megapixel camera with auto focus, and complete connectivity features a la Android. Indeed, this handset is a derivative of Sharp SoftBank 009SH.

Reported TechTree, there are TV Tuner features in Yahoo Phone. Rather watch TV via mobile phone facility is quite popular in Japan.

Then why is called Yahoo! Phone? Apparently in which an application range of Yahoo services. So the user can access it easily in mobile.

Yahoo! Phone Specifications:
- Communication Systems:
    + W-mode CDMA (1.5GHz/2.1GHz)
    + W-system CDMA, system GSM (900/1800/1900MHz)
- Size: 61.5 x 123 x 12mm approx
- Weight: 129g approx
- Display: QHD 4inches (960 x 640 pixels), LCD New Mobile ASV
- Camera: 8 megapixels CMOS effective with Auto Focus
- Memory: microSDHC 2GB-32GB
- Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11 b/g/n
- Bluetooth: version 3.0
- Platform: Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- Color: Advance White

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LG Optimus Sol comes with Ultra AMOLED Screen

LG announced the presence of new Android smartphone. Named LG Optimus Sol is also known as LG E730, the handset is planned to be marketed first in Europe in mid September 2011.

Judging from the specs, it seems similar to the LG Optimus Black who had been released previously and is generally similar to many Android phones that have been marketed. For example, 1 GHz processor, 512Mb RAM, and a 5MP camera with auto focus.

The surplus is located on the screen that uses the Ultra AMOLED display. With this technology, screen size 3.8 inch in LG Optimus Sol claimed easily seen in outdoor situations, even though the hot sun.

Quoted from Thenextweb, LG Optimus Sol also includes smartphone with slim body. Thickness is only 9.9 mm.

LG Optimus Sol will be available in various colors, including black and white. The price has not been announced.

Here are brief specifications of the LG Optimus Sol (LG E730):
- Qualcomm MSM8255 processor at 1GHz
- Network: Quad-band GSM (850/900/1800/1900), dual-band UMTS (900/2100)
- Dimensions: 122.5 x 62.5 x 9.8 mm
- RAM: 512MB
- ROM: 2GB
- Program memory: 150MB internal
- External memory: 2GB microSD card included
- Rear camera: 5MP with autofocus
- Bluetooth 3.0
- Wifi 802.11 b/g/n
- aGPS
- DLNA
- Battery: 1,500 mAh

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HTC Puccini, Android tablet with 10,1-inch screen

After success with the first tablet, HTC Flyer, HTC is rumored to be re-launched their second tablet, which is HTC Puccini at the end of September or early October 2011. Unmitigated news release will be the second tablet is told directly by the CFO of HTC, Winston Yung told the Cina Liberty Times quated from BGR.

Unfortunately, Winston Yung did not want to disclose the specifications of this HTC Puccini. But if you view the rumors, saying that the HTC Puccini would have a 10.1-inch screen like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Motorola Xoom.

Not only that, HTC Puccini will also be equipped with an 8 megapixel camera with dual-LED flash, 1.5GHz processor, and an active stylus as well as on the HTC Flyer. HTC Puccini also support for LTE 4G network.

It could be that HTC Puccini is 10.1 inches from HTC Flyer with little additional specification that is promising and makes it worth the wait presence tablets.



Here are rumor specification of the HTC Puccini:

• 10.1-inch touchscreen with 1280×800 display resolution
• 1.5-GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8660 processor
• 8 MP main camera with dual-LED flash
• secondary camera
• Android 3.2 Honeycomb with HTC Sense UI
• PenScribe technology (for stylus input)
• GSM, WCDMA, and 4G LTE connectivity

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Motorola DEFY+, More Faster, Smarter and Richer

Motorola Mobility recently announced their new smartphone the Motorola Defy+. An Android smartphone is also present as a successor to the Motorola Defy previous versions with the various features of certain of the addition on the side.

Some of the most obvious change on the Motorola Defy+, which is located at the latest 1 GHz processor, OS Android 2.3 Gingerbread, as well as the 1700 mAh battery.

Screen measuring 3.7 inches and a 5 MP camera with auto focus, flash, digital zoom and also contributed to the specifications of this smartphone.

Just as the Motorola Defy, on Motorola Defy+ also have used a typical Motorola named MOTOBLUR UI that allows users to stay connected with friends, providing quick access to social media accounts and various widgets that can be accessed directly through the homescreen.

Clearly Motorola Defy+ the same as the previous versions Motorola Defy is a smartphone that has a variety of reliability, such as waterproof, dust, and scratches. It was not because Motorola Defy+ claimed to have been certified IP67.

Motorola Defy+, as reported by the site mediacenter motorola, reportedly will be available for the first time in Germany with the range of the tag of € 269.

Specifications of Motorola Defy+ :

• Networks: 2G GSM 850/900/1800/1900 3G HSDPA 900/2100, HSDPA 850/2100 or HSDPA 850/1900
• Dimensions: 107 x 59 x 13.4 mm
• Weight: 118 grams
• Screen: 3.7 inch, TFT capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 480 x 854 pixels, Gorilla Glass display, Touch sensitive controls, MOTOBLUR UI with Widgets Live, Multi-touch input method, Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate, Proximity sensor for auto turn-off
• Camera: 5 MP, 2592х1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, image stabilization, Video @ 30fps
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspots, Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP
• 3G HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 2 Mbps; microUSB v2.0
• Operating System: Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread)
• CPU: 1 GHz processor TI OMAP 3620
• Messaging: SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, IM, Push Email
• Browser: HTML
• Radio: Stereo FM radio with RDS
• GPS: A-GPS support
• Java: via Java MIDP emulator
• Other Features: IP67 certified - dust and water proof (up to 1m for 30 mins), Digital compass, MP3/WAV/WMA/AAC + player, MP4/WMV/H.263/H.264 player, Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Google Talk, Facebook, Twitter, MySpace integration, Document viewer, Adobe flash support, photo viewer/editor, Organiser, Voice memo/dial/commands, Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic, Predictive text input, 3.5 mm audio jack.
• Battery: Li-Po 1700 mAh. 

   

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HTC Panache - Android Gingerbread With Scorpion 1GHz processor

HTC brings the OS consistent increasingly bearing the green robot. And now a good time to HTC Panache raises her figure as duty bearers to carry the HTC-made technological leading edge technology to the public.

HTC Panache use Android Gingerbread with HTC Sense, combines elements of style, functionality and innovation. HTC Panache is made to share everything. Maximize the 5 MP camera to photograph the event and capture the perfect moment or take advantage of a VGA camera to photograph face to face with friends. Plus the ability berframe rate of 30 fps video to capture events or interesting events that happen around you.

In accordance with modern society that likes to socialize, this phone is specifically designed to facilitate the task. With features Friend Stream, all the information from Facebook, Twitter and Flickr displays and summarized in detail in one screen. All can be beautifully presented on a screen measuring 3.8 inches with a depth of 16 million colors.

The connectivity, the attributes that accompany HTC Panache is fairly complete. Look at the beginning of HSUPA, HSDPA, WiFi DLNA even implanted in the body of the phone. Not satisfied with the display on the small screen, use DLNA to move all the photo files, videos and even music to your home theater system in your home. HTC Panache can also be turned into a mobile hotspot that can connect up to 8 devices. Finally Adobe Flash Player 10.1 gives the user the opportunity to enjoy the interactive flash content such as videos, games and even music.

Specifications of HTC Panache:

• Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900, HSDPA 1700 / 2100
• Dimensions: 122 x 62 x 11 mm Weight: 150 g
• Display: TFT, capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, 480 x 800 pixels, 3.8 inches 
• Main camera: 5 MP, 2592 x 1944 pixels, autofocus, LED flash, Geo-tagging, video 720p @ 30fps
• Secondary Camera: VGA; Memory: 8 GB of storage (1.2 GB of user-available), 768 MB RAM, microSD up 32 GB
• OS: Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Processor: 1GHz Scorpion, Adreno 205 GPU, MSM8255 Qualcomm's Snapdragon
• 3G: GPRS, EDGE, HSDPA, 14.4 Mbps
• HSUPA, 2.0 Mbps 
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, DLNA, Wi-Fi hotspots, Bluetooth v2.1 with A2DP, EDR, microUSB v2.0 
• Other Features: Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate, Optical trackpad, Multi-touch input method, Proximity sensor for auto turn-off, HTC Sense 2.0 UI, A-GPS, FM radio, MP4/H.264/H.263 player, MP3/WAV/eAAC + player, Organizer, Document viewer (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF), Google Search, Maps, Gmail,YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration, Adobe Flash Player 10.1, Voice memo / dial / commands, Predictive text input (Swype)
• Battery: Li-Ion 1400 mAh

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Samsung Galaxy Xcover, Another dust proof and water resistant Android phone

Samsung Galaxy series is being developed. This time the new Galaxy smartphone that Samsung will release Galaxy are quite different from other generations, in the form of a tough and resilient mobile phone.

Samsung Galaxy Xcover is not a regular smartphone. With IP67 certification, it is designed is resistant to water, dust and shock. In water, the Galaxy Xcover can survive about 30 minutes.

Quoted from Pocket Link, Samsung Galaxy Xcover previously only existed in the feature phone. But with the presence of 'Galaxy Xcover', transformed into Android phones with a variety of advantages

Samsung Galaxy Xcover already using the operating system Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The screen is 3.6 inch width and anti-scratch. 3.2 megapixel resolution camera with LED Flash. Other features seem similar to other Gingerbread Android phones.

Samsung Galaxy Xcover expected to be available in select markets in October 2011. Before the Samsung Galaxy Xcover presence, already available some Android phones waterproof and dust like Motorola Defy or Sony Ericsson Xperia Active.

Specifications of Samsung Galaxy Xcover:

• Networks: 2G GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 3G HSDPA 900 / 2100
• Screen: 3.65 inch, Capacitive Touchscreen, 16M colors, Gorilla Glass display, TouchWiz UI, multi-touch input method, Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate, Touch-sensitive controls, Proximity sensor for auto turn-of
• Camera: 3.2 MP, 2048 × 1536 pixels, LED flash, Geo-tagging
• Connectivity: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n Wi-Fi hotspots, Bluetooth with A2DP, 3G HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps, v2.0 microUSB
• Operating System: Android OS, v2.3 (Gingerbread)
• Messaging: SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Mail, IM, RSS
• Browser: WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML
• GPS: A-GPS support
• Java: Java MIDP emulator via
• Other Features: IP67 certified - dust and water proof (up to 1m for 30 mins), Digital compass, Social networking integration, MP4/H.264/H.263 player, MP3/WAV/eAAC + player, Organizer, Image / video editor , Document editor (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, PDF), Google Search, Maps, Gmail, YouTube, Calendar, Google Talk, Picasa integration, Voice memo / dial / commands, Predictive text input (Swype), 3.5 mm audio jack

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