NOKIA N9 STEEPER IPHONE BUTTON ON THE WHOLE

Nokia has officially unveiled a smartphone Nokia N9 (N9-00 labeling specified in the European site of Nokia), which is running an operating system MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan. The model is a dramatic piece with a thin 3.9-inch AMOLED touchscreen display. Novelty is that it generally has no keyboard, no hardware buttons below the screen - almost all management is carried out with a touchscreen, though, there is a switch and volume control button on the end of the chamber. Nokia has said that its new smartphone is the primary button (home) is replaced by a gesture swipe, she said this is the first in the world like a smartphone. That is, any application can go to the desktop, simply by swiping your finger across the display - "prolistnuv" application as a page of the book. Apparently, the experience of iPhone Finnish boys carried the main thing - fewer buttons, the steeper. According to preliminary hearings, whichroamthe network since last summer, Nokia N9 model was described as a slider with a sliding QWERTY. Who knows, maybe N9-00 still appears less cool "brother" a series of N9 with a hardware keyboard for business travelers. Other features of the device is worth mentioning 8 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss 720p video recording and support for NFC, Nokia N9 memory is 16 or 64 GB. Smartphone enclosed in a housing made of polycarbonate with rounded ends. Will be offered in black, blue and purple colors. By the way, like the iPhone 4 in the Nokia N9 used micro SIM. Release of new items will be held later this year, although it did not specify exactly when, while the cost is also not reported. 

Features Nokia N9: 

Cellular communication WCDMA / HSDPA / HSUPA (850, 900, 1900, 1700, 2100 MHz), GSM / EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) 

3.9-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels, Corning Gorilla glass 

Operating system MeeGo 1.2 Harmattan
Processor ARM Cortex-A8 OMAP3630 (1 GHz, PowerVR SGX530)
Memory - 1024 MB RAM, 16/64 GB flash

8 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss autofocus, dual LED flash and video recording 720p 

Communications - Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, NFC, USB
GPS receiver (A-GPS)
3.5 mm audio jack

Accelerometer, sensors and light approach, an electronic compass 

Opening hours of talk time, up to 11 hours (GSM), up to 7 hours (WCDMA)

Opening hours in standby mode - up to 380 hours (GSM), up to 450 hours (WCDMA) 

Dimensions - 116,45 x61, 2x7 ,6-12, 1 mm
Weight - 135 grams

MOTOROLA OFFICIALLY INTRODUCED MILESTONE 3

Motorola has introduced a smartphone Milestone 3 (XT883). While the model was announced for the Chinese market and the operator of China Telecom, however, are usually branded smartphones Motorola Milestone available for the European market as a counterpart to the U.S. Motorola Droid. Thus, we can assume that the American Motorola Droid 3, and the European Motorola Milestone 3 will be similar to the Motorola XT883 and will soon appear before the public. Smartphone running the operating system Android 2.3 and executed in a slider. Motorola Milestone 3 is equipped with a 4-inch touch screen with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels and a sliding QWERTY keyboard. We provided new 8 megapixel integrated camera with LED flash and video recording 1080p, 16GB of internal memory, supports memory card, a Wi-Fi and 3G, as well as HDMI and USB. It should be noted that in addition to working in a Chinese version of 3G model supports more and more familiar to many of EV-DO, respectively, he will be able to work in international roaming. As the company's press release is the first such smartphone in China. In addition, the reference dual-core processor, although it did not specify which one. All this is consistent with rumors about the Motorola Droid 3, so the device seems to almost be different. Motorola Milestone Release 3 in China planned for the third quarter of this year, other markets have not been announced yet. 

STEVE JOBS HAS EXPLAINED THE DELAY OF WHITE IPHONE 4

Resource All Things Digital has received no comments, Vice-President Phil Schiller and CEO Steve Jobs on the strong delaying release of the whiteiPhone 4. Recall, the device came out on April 28, as originally planned in June last year, along with the black model. That caused a 10-month delay, and told the leaders of Apple. According to Schiller, the white coating was not so easy to do and the main problem was the way it works with a sensor device. The thing that was missing a white translucent coating sunlight, causing malfunction of internal components, said Schiller. This confirms appear before the rumors that the white iPhone 4 does not work properly in camera. Steve Jobs said that Apple worked closely on eliminating the problem and, as a result of the opportunity to produce not only the iPhone, but iPad tablet white. By the way, just two months later, expect to see iPhone 5 - the next generation communicator, but he is rumored to have been postponed until September.

ANDROID 2.3 GINGERBREAD FOR HTC DESIRE Z WILL BE IN THE END OF JUNE

We have already mentioned that the smartphoneHTC Desire HD and HTC Incredible Sbegan to receive a firmware update to version Android 2.3. Now, however, it became known, when such a version of the software will be available for the modelHTC Desire Z. Recall, this smartphone - it's European counterpart T-Mobile G2. It is equipped with 3.7-inch touch screen Super LCD and a full QWERTY keyboard that opens from the display by using a special mechanism "Z hinge". The device was introduced last fall and initially worked as an operating system Android 2.2. According to EuroDroid, the British subsidiary of HTC's promised to update the firmware until the end of June. That is, the wait is about a month - one and a half. It is difficult to say whether these are actual dates for other regions, but it is not excluded. It is likely that in other European countries HTC Desire Z Android 2.3 will receive before the end of June. Although, before the end of June "- a concept widely, it fits, and the present day.

LG OPTIMUS BLACK WITH BRIGHT TOUCHSCREEN NOVA COMES TO EUROPE IN MAY

LG Electronics has announced the release dates smartphone LG Optimus Blackin Europe. Recall the first time this model was introduced at CES 2011 in January of the year. Smartphone LG Optimus Black is a powerful solution, based on single-core 1 GHz processor TI OMAP3 and operating system Android 2.2. The unit is equipped with a 4-inch touch screen NOVA high brightness - 700 nits. Issue of new items is scheduled later this month, first in Europe and then worldwide. While taking pre-orders available in over 50 countries. The company also disclosed more information about the characteristics of LG Optimus Black, who until then had been somewhat scant. It is reported that the model is equipped with a 5 megapixel camera on the back side and a 2-megapixel front camera, 2 GB of internal memory and slot for microSD cards up to 32 GB. In addition, the technology is implemented Wi-Fi Direct, a gyroscope and battery capacity of 1500 mAh. Dimensions - 122h64h9, 2 mm, and weight - 109 grams. First you get a black model, and next month - a white and pink.

NEW IPHONE WILL BE CALLED THE IPHONE 4S?

As we know, this year is expected to release a fifth-generation iPhone device. The company Apple, however, has not talked about his new device and all information about it yet informal. Traditionally, the device called iPhone in May, however, the expert of Jefferies & Co. Peter Misek (Peter Misek) stated that the final name of the device will be different - iPhone 4S. He told me about it, citing informed sources. According to him, the novelty will have no very significant differences from the iPhone 4, hence the name. Thus, the new device will be improved camera, dual-core processor Apple A5 and support high-speed networks HSPA +. In cellular networks, the fourth-generation LTE model will not work, the source said. Design changes, in turn, will be "cosmetic". Among the new operators, who will sell iPhone 4S - Sprint, T-Mobile and China Mobile. Release of iPhone 4S expected in September, however, this was already known and on earlier rumors.

SAMSUNG GALAXY GALAXY TAB UPGRADED TO ANDROID 2.3 GINGERBREAD, OFFICIALLY

Samsung Electronics announced that the firmware update to the version of Android 2.3 Gingerbread will be available for the majority of its line of devices from Samsung Galaxy. We are talking about such models as smartphones Samsung Galaxy S, Ace, Gio, Fit, Mini, and 7-inch plate Galaxy Tab. According to the company, the new firmware will bring devices to the following features: enhanced performance and improved user interface, as well as copying and pasting. Upgrading to the platform Android 2.3 will first receive a smartphone Samsung Galaxy S in the UK and Scandinavian countries - from mid-May, then it will spread to other regions (Asia, Africa, North America and so on) and devices. Download the new firmware, you can use the system Kies. In addition, devices such as Samsung Galaxy S, K, U, sold by the South Korean market, Android 2.3 will be tomorrow, May 17.

SONY ERICSSON IS PREPARING PHONES TXT PRO AND MIX WALKMAN

The company Sony Ericsson, apparently preparing to release two new mobile phones, which have not yet been announced officially. Their images were found on the Facebook page of the company, which announcedcontest, Winners will receive once 10 units and will provide them all their family and friends. Known or new items are called Sony Ericsson Txt Pro and Mix Walkman, or Text mini messenger and Mixing Mini, or Messaging pro and Mini Walkman. The company offers to guess the name as one of the tasks of the competition. According to preliminary data, the first model called Sony Ericsson Txt Pro, and thus for the second most likely vaniant Mix Walkman. The first phone is already rumored as aSony Ericsson CK15iIt is a side-slider with touch screen and sliding QWERTY keyboard. Diagonal display, perhaps, is 3.3 inches. The second device was not previously known. This is a music solution under the brand Walkman. Keyboard he had not seen, apparently a simple touch phone. According to one of the assumptions machines running the operating system Android 2.3.4. However, according to other sources, it's just mobile phones, not smartphones interface and Sony Ericsson, usually supplementing the OS, simply ported to a phone platform.

HP WILL RELEASE THE NFC SMARTPHONES AND TABLETS BY THE END OF THE YEAR

Company Hewlett-Packard (HP) is working on smart phones and tablet technology to support NFC, the resource Bloomberg. Apparently, she plans to give users the ability to pay for anything with these devices, because, based on NFC technology is now fashionable to build mobile payments. Bloomberg reported on this just two knowledgeable sources. The company is obviously integrates support for NFC in the operating system, WebOS, which she won after buying its developer - the company Palm. And, of course, the devices need special chips. According to the source, HP expects to create an ecosystem for this feature, and it is quite logical, because by itself, hardware support NFC from a particular user's device is of little use. On the timing of release of HP products to support NFC reported that the release is scheduled for later this year.

MOTOROLA DROID 3 IS PREPARING TO DEBUT ON JULY 7

The Internet once again surfaced about a smartphoneMotorola Droid 3. This device has not yet been formally submitted and only to be released in the U.S. operator Verizon Wireless. Firstly, the network got the regular "live" photos of the smartphone, more precisely, on the Chinese website xda.cn he identified as Motorola Milestone 3 - the international version. Confirmed and some characteristics of the device, including a 4-inch touchscreen display with a resolution 540h960 pixels, 8 megapixel camera, 1.3 megapixel front camera, dual-core processor TI OMAP 4430, 512 MB RAM, HDMI port and a battery 1500 mAh. Recall, the device is a slider with a sliding QWERTY keyboard. Furthermore, it became known about the likely timing of the announcement of new items, although the information still unofficial. According Droid-Life, Android Smartphone Motorola Droid third generation may be submitted on July 7, that is, less than a month. However, while information is unofficial and the company Motorola on this says nothing, although the game developer Gameloft has added Motorola Droid 3 in the list of compatible devices. It is still about the announcement of Motorola Droid 3 in U.S. at Verizon, and a Motorola Milestone 3 until there is no information. 

NEW IPHONE IS ALREADY IN THE FINAL STAGES OF TESTING, WAITING FOR THE SEPTEMBER

There are reports that the smart phone iPhone is now in the final stages of testing. Recall, the device missed the June conference WWDC, and now expected in September, relative to its name as there are only assumptions - iPhone 5 or iPhone 4S. According to the resource 9to5 Mac citing "credible source", the new iPhone is in beta AP - that is, almost ready for release. The source also confirmed the September release. In addition, the mention of new smartphones and Apple has a iOS 5.0 SDK. There is indicated the name of N94 and N93 - are code names have not yet submitted iPhone. Called denotes the N94 version of the iPhone 4 dual-core Apple A5, it is designed for developers for testing purposes. N93, apparently, just camerawork variation of N94. 

SERIAL PRODUCTION OF FLEXIBLE AMOLED DISPLAYS, SAMSUNG WILL START IN 2012

Company Samsung Mobile Display, a division of Samsung Electronics, confirmed its intention to begin mass production of flexible AMOLED displays in the beginning of a new factory 5.5-generation, opening the second quarter. Moreover, the panels of small size certainly find a place, including a branded smartphones Samsung next generation that will be another advantage of these devices over their competitors. However, the use of flexible AMOLED displays certainly not be limited to mobile phones and similar products. South Korean electronic giant, reflects on the possible implementation of this technology in devices such as wristwatches, as well as, naturally, Tablet PCs, is now one of the hottest trends in the IT industry. Recall that in flexible AMOLED displays Samsung instead of the traditional glass substrate is used polimidny its plastic counterpart, and that provides them with the necessary flexibility and flexural strength. Say, such a panel is quite possible to roll into a tube with a diameter of two centimeters, in addition, the use of AMOLED technology provides a fairly low power.

THE CONCEPT OF A SMARTPHONE WITH 4.1-INCH MIRASOL SCREEN

As part of SID 2011 a division of Qualcomm, responsible for developing Mirasol displays showed a very curious decision, under its own brand. Novelty is a concept of a smartphone with a 4.1-inch screen, performed on Mirasol technology and supports WVGA resolution. Also presented in the concept smartphone equipped with a front display panel backlighting, which not so long ago we mentioned in the news. The use of such lights can significantly improve the quality of the at Mirasol display a color image and its brightness, which we can verify by looking at the video shot by journalists Engadget. Note that the technology Mirasol, positioned as a possible alternative to the traditional "electronic ink" E Ink screens of electronic books and other devices for a long time in the market, but until now there were no major vendor dared to apply it in their devices. Perhaps the first products with the Mirasol displays will appear on store shelves by the end of this year.

CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER OF VERIZON CONFIRMED THE DUAL-IPHONE

In an interview with Reuters, CFO of Verizon Communications Fran Shammo said that the new smartphone is the iPhone, which will be the operator Verizon Wireless, will be dual-. Previously, such rumors have already appeared, and now they once again confirmed. Obviously, we are talking about the iPhone 5, which is expected this year. Now from Verizon sells iPhone model 4 with the cellular networks CDMA. According to Shamma, the new device will support CDMA and GSM, the latter standard can be used while roaming outside the U.S.. He also noted that the fifth generation of Apple smartphone will be released from Verizon along with a similar model from a competing operator - AT & T. Recall that in the case of the iPhone 4 was delayed for several months. As for LTE, while this year the iPhone is unlikely to get support for these networks: Shamma has hinted that it is, to a greater extent, the problem is Apple, but not Verizon.

SAMSUNG GALAXY S II AND HTC SENSATION WERE COMPARED

Resource Slashgear conducted a comparative test of two smartphones -Samsung Galaxy S II and HTC SensationBy providing a lot of photos and video. Both these new models are running Android 2.3 Gingerbread, built on dual-core 1.2 GHz processors and have advanced features, including 4.3-inch touchscreen, 8 megapixel camera and so on. It is not surprising that journalists have decided to compare these two reach of modern communications industries. According to them, HTC Sensation better feel and the hand, despite the fact that Samsung Galaxy S II noticeably thinner (8.49 mm versus 11.3 mm). A sense of compactness and rounded corners help HTC Sensation. In addition, this model has a higher screen resolution - 960 x 540 pixels, while Samsung Galaxy S II, it is only 800 x 480 pixels. But at Samsung Galaxy S II uses panel Super AMOLED Plus proprietary Samsung, whereas the HTC Sensation simply used Super LCD. Screen Super AMOLED Plus provides more vivid colors and deeper blacks. The photo is also easy to feel the difference of behavior in the sun. As for performance, it was compared with the benchmark Quadrant Advanced. The overall performance of Samsung Galaxy S II was 3504, and CPU - 7119. HTC Sensation managed to score in these categories only in 2245 and 5,918 points respectively. In this case, Quadrant Advanced unable to identify the processors, since they are completely new. 

MOTOROLA WILDER HAS TWO SCREENS AND SPLASH PROTECTION

Motorola Mobility Company has introduced a new mobile phone calledMotorola Wilder, Formerly known under the designation EX130. This is not a smartphone based on Android, though it is these devices, it now produces the majority, and the phone on a platform of Qualcomm Brew. The model is simple and focused mainly on the active youth. Motorola Wilder is a candy bar with a 2.8-inch resistive touchscreen display, 240 x 320 pixels. Under it there is an auxiliary pixel monochrome screen 96h16 for notifications and service information. The phone also carries a 2 megapixel camera, 5 MB of internal memory slot, microSD, Wi-Fi adapter is Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR and FM radio. In this case, the device only works in networks GSM 900/1800 MHz, and 3G support he has not. Battery capacity Motorola Wilder is 910 mAh, it provides up to 575 minutes of talk time and 255 hours - in standby mode (on odny charge). The unit is protected against splash water and dust. The new model also provides for integrated social networking - Facebook, Twitter, MySpace and YouTube. Release the phone in the UK will be held in July in the Carphone Warehouse at a price of 49.95 pounds (about $ 81.7) - it is not clear whether the contract price. On the other regions while it is not clear.

THE FIRST NOKIA SMARTPHONES WITH WINDOWS PHONE WILL BE ON THE QUALCOMM

We already wrote about that Nokiaplansuse chips ST-Ericsson for some of the new smartphone operating system Windows Phone. This was explained CEO STMicroelectronics (ST-Ericsson - a joint venture between the company and Ericsson). Mentioned and a second supplier of hardware platforms for Nokia on Windows Phone - company Qualcomm. Now, however, received information from most of the Finnish company - commented on her choice of chips spokesman. He told news agency Reuters, that the first Nokia smartphones running Windows Phone will be constructed on chipsets from the company Qualcomm. However, Nokia does not and refuses to cooperate with other providers: with negotiations. The representative of the Finnish company did not deny that one of the participants in the talks - the company ST-Ericsson, even though that deal is concluded, it is nothing. Recall the mass production of Nokia smartphones for a mobile operating system from Microsoft is scheduled for next year, although the first models can go at the end of this year.

HTC OMEGA AND ETERNITY RECEIVE WINDOWS PHONE 7.5 MANGO

The network got advance information about the new unannounced smartphone operating system Windows Phone 7. More precisely, they come out based on the new OS Windows Phone 7.5 Mango, which means that new items appear closer to the end of the year (Mango release scheduled for autumn). According to the source, a new device called the HTC Omega and Eternity, maybe it's code names. Currently there are no pictures or photos of the smartphone, so it is not clear how they look. True, there are some data about the characteristics that will make at least a general idea. Smartphone HTC Eternity, if you believe the source was a huge AMOLED touchscreen display with a diagonal of 4.7 inches. Also it is equipped with 8 megapixel camera with LED flash. Among other features mentioned DLNA and port microHDMI, the keyboard is silent, apparently, this candy bar with a touchscreen. HTC Omega - a model with a smaller screen, although productive, too, she remindsHTC Trophy. The unit is equipped with a 3.8-inch touchscreen SLCD, 8 megapixel camera with LED flash and also supports DLNA. Both smartphones are built on 1.5 GHz processors. The source noted that while the HTC is not owned trademarks of Omega and Eternity, at least, this information could not be found, so it is not clear whether such models are being prepared. However, it is unlikely the company would record everything it used code names, and the final name may be different.

LEATHER AND GOLD SMARTPHONE NOKIA ORO UNVEILED

The official announcement smartphoneNokia Oro. We already wrote about it in the news when the network were rumors of an impending new product. It really is a premium machine, finished 18-karat gold, fine leather and equipped with a click of a sapphire crystal. At the same time, and specifications are quite advanced, including a 3.5-inch AMOLED touchscreen, 8 megapixel camera, Bluetooth 3.0, and so on. However, it is not surprising, since the new model is based on a SmartphoneNokia C7and kept its key features. The company reported that the release of Nokia Oro will take place in the third quarter of this year in some countries in Europe, the Middle East, as well as in China. The cost of leather and gold smartphone will be 800 euros (excluding tax and discounts). According to preliminary data, in Russia it will cost 44,990 rubles, while the usual Nokia C7 can be bought for just 12,990 rubles (site Nokia). The model will be available in light and dark versions. Features Nokia Oro.

IOS 5 GET PROCESSED THE NOTIFICATION AND WIDGETS

Resource TechCrunch said that all the same is expected at the upcoming exhibition Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), which will start very soon. According to him, the event Apple will be devoted to a major operating system upgrades iOS and Mac OS X. Thus, the new platform iOS 5, if you believe the source will receive fully revised system of notification and support for widgets. Widgets provide instant access to information without having to download special applications, they will work similarly to widgets on the Dashboard in Mac OS X. It also reported that in iOS 5 is unlikely to emerge in the technology of Nuance Voice Control Voice Control, although at the time of release could change. Issue iOS 5, will likely take place only in autumn, and during the summer WWDC will be only its announcement. The new smartphone based on it, according to TechCrunch, will still be called the iPhone 4S and will not be revolutionary change, it is unlikely that it will debut at WWDC, is likely to fall, and both will be released iOS 5. As for Mac OS X, it is expected to announce at WWDC that is associated with the new versionMac OS X 10.7 Lion, First presented in October last year. In addition, it is expected that Apple will hold a presentation and a new streaming music service iCloud.