Dual SIM Motorola EX115 and EX128 hitting Europe in October

This fall, Motorola will be launching its first dual SIM phone, actually two them, in Europe. The two models are Motorola EX115 and EX128 and according to European retailer Germanos they will hit the stores on October 18th.
Pre-orders have already started (here are the two links), but that doesn’t mean we have all the details. We know the EX128 is an all-touchscreen device that will cost about 120 EUR ($150), while the EX115 rocks a BlackBerry-like form factor with full QWERTY keyboard. Its price is 95 EUR (about $120).
Obviously, these are not smartphones as they would definitely cost more. Moreover, I would assume that in addition to Europe, both phones will also be sold in other parts of the world, most likely in emerging markets.
Finally, we’ve heard rumored specs of the Moto EX115. Apparently, it will come with GPRS data, 3-megapixel camera, Bluetooth 2.1 and 3.5mm headset jack. As soon as we hear something new, we’ll let you know…

by:intomobile

Zoodles for Android turns the phone into “Kid Mode”

After conquering the desktop market, Zoodles is going for Android smartphone users and their kids. The company that “puts devices into ‘Kid Mode,’ launched an application in the Android Market, basically allowing parents to give their phone to the kids so they can play and learn independently.
Kinds can choose from hundreds of educational games, videos and puzzles, all available free of charge. At the same time, Zoodles protects a parent’s phone by locking the child into the app, so they cannot accidentally make calls, erase emails or get into other apps.
Similarly to its desktop app, Zoodles for Android adapts content to each child based on age, skills, the device they are using and custom parental controls. For example, if a child is not yet able to read, Zoodles will only present content where no reading is required.
Finally, for parents with existing Zoodles account (used for a desktop app), there’s the Parent Dashboard (a premium service) from where certain kinds of content can be banned…
Zoodles app is free to download, and for families who would like to try Zoodles Premium services, a free 14-day trial is available at zoodles.com.

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Verizon Fascinate (Samsung Galaxy S) unboxing and first impressions

Verizon has just gone live with their own variant of the Samsung Galaxy S Android phone, dubbed the Verizon Fascinate, so of course we had to get our very own Fascinate to play with. The $200 (with new 2-year contract) Verizon Fascinate is the last Galaxy S phone to hit a major US wireless carrier, but it brings with it a couple small tweaks that differentiate the Fascinate from the AT&T Captivate and the T-Mobile Vibrant and the Sprint Epic 4G (which is actually a Galaxy S Pro, but who’s counting?). We haven’t had too much time to play with the Fascinate, but we’ve managed to unbox the phone to get a some first impressions about the last of the Galaxy S entrants into the US market. Here goes.
First off, you’ll notice that the Verizon version of the Galaxy S looks a lot like the T-Mobile version. Both the Verizon Fascinate and the T-Mobile Vibrant sport light redesigns that stay true to the original Galaxy S design aesthetic. The front face is a smooth slab of glass that’s unmarred by physical buttons or unsightly logos. The Android navigation buttons are backlit, capacitive (touch sensitive) buttons that blink when you tap them. And, when you turn the phone on, a big and bright 4-inch Super AMOLED display lights up from underneath that all-glass face of the device. The backside of the device is glossy plastic, adorned with a sort of polka-dot paint job that gives it an almost “3D look” that tricks the eye into thinking the battery cover has some texture to it – it does not.
Inside the phone, you’ll find the 1Ghz Hummingbird processor (with the class-leading Hummingbird GPU), 5-megapixel camera (with LED flash), 3G data, WiFi (B/G/N), GPS, Bluetooth, microSD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, and 2GB of onboard storage. It runs the Android 2.1 OS, but is skinned with Samsung’s much-improved TouchWiz 3.0 UI, lending the Fascinate an iPhone-esque feel. That’s either a good or bad thing, depending on how you feel about Apple and the iPhone. Anyway, moving on.
The UI is easy to use and is pretty much standard Android. You get multiple homescreen panes, on which you can plaster Android widgets, app shortcuts, and even Samsung’s own widgets – like Daily Briefing and Buddies and Feeds & Updates. The Samsung widgets are part of the TouchWiz 3.0 UI, and we like them. You can also find some Samsung customizations in the notifications tray that you drag down from the top of the screen. Pulling that down serves up all the Android system notifications that you’re used to, but it also serves up quick-access buttons that let you quickly toggle WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth to help you save power when you’re not using those radios.
Another cool feature of the Fascinate is the Smart Alarm. Samsung realizes that we all hate waking up to harsh alarms “buzzing” our ears off in the morning, and so created the Smart Alarm feature as part of the TouchWiz 3.0 suite of customized Android apps and widgets. You set Smart Alarm to gently wake you up by playing soothing sounds of nature for 10, 15, or even 30 minutes. The alarm starts of softly and gradually increases its volume. The idea is to get you to gently rouse from sleep using alarm tones that don’t wreak havoc on your nerves. If you sleep through the entire Smart Alarm, the regular alarm will kick in and promptly get you going.
As for the phone itself, it feels a lot like an iPhone. It’s slim, has a fantastic display, and doesn’t “over-style” itself with unneeded design elements. We like that the Fascinate has a hot-swappable microSD card slot, so that you don’t have to pop the battery out and reboot the phone to get at the microSD card – a big bonus for those of you that regularly swap SD cards depending on your music listening or video watching needs.

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BlackBerry Curve 3G 9300 – $29.95 on a three-year contract from Bell, $349 contract-free

BlackBerry is always a great option for folks who want to be productive, nevermind if it’s at home, at work, or in school. The variety of full-bodied social networking apps will make sure you can keep up with your extra-curricular activities at all times, and the immediacy of push e-mail will make sure you get last-minute plan changes from study partners or vital assignment information from profs as quickly as you need it. If you can convert your friends, BlackBerry Messenger can turn your group into a well-oiled party machine, taking and sharing pics, organizing meet times, and keeping in touch with new BlackBerry-toting friends. Sending sneaky messages in the middle of lectures is a nice bonus. The BlackBerry 9300 in particular isn’t the flashiest of the BlackBerry phones out there, but of the newer ones, it is the most affordable. You could always go with the slightly older 8520 or 8530 if you’re really scraping for dough. The 9300 is available on the whole range of carriers – Rogers, Bell, and Telus, so even if you already have active service, odds are you’re in a good position to pick one up, and maybe even latch on to your parents for a family plan. Our review is over here, if you think you’re going to pick one up.

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compare: Retina Display vs. Super LCD vs. Super AMOLED

I had some time over the long weekend to swing by the Bell store and compare the Super LCD screen on the HTC Desire to the iPhone 4′s retina display and the Super AMOLED screen on the Samsung Galaxy S Vibrant I9000 (nope, it’s not the Vibrant y’all have in the U.S., but it’s the same screen). We had seen the I9000 take on the Desire before the switch to SLCD, but it’s worth taking a look now that HTC has fully made the switch. Take a look at the video and judge for yourself, but it’s pretty clear that though the HTC Desire gives the iPhone 4 a run for its money, the Retina display still has the lead thanks in no small part to the higher resolution and pixel density. Super AMOLED was sadly left in the dust.
The HTC Desire’s Super LCD screen clocks in at 3.7″ and a 480 x 800 display. HTC had swapped to the technology from AMOLED earlier this summer, citing easier production and better power management while maintaining quality, but also claimed that there were improved viewing angles. The Galaxy S I9000 rocks a  larger 4″ display, but has the same 480 x 800 resolution as the Desire. Super AMOLED has been a feather in Samsung’s cap for awhile, boasting a 180 degree viewing angle, better performance in direct sunlight than its predecessor technology, and providing excellent colour range and saturation. Finally, the iPhone 4′s Retina display is 3.5″ across the diagonal, and has a stunning 960 x 640 resolution. The Retina screen’s resolution is by far the most impressive feat, given the screen’s size. The sheer density produces an incredible sharpness that is just hard to beat… for now.

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T-Mobile G2 is official – First HSPA+ phone, Android 2.2

Well, it’s not that surprising, but T-Mobile officially announced the G2 Android phone and this baby rocks HSPA+ speeds.
The device, of course, is the followup to the world’s first Android phone, the T-Mobile G1. It will launch with Android 2.2 and from the looks of the press release, it appears that it will be stock Android (Like the original, HTC makes the T-Mobile G2).
The T-Mobile G2 is Google to the gills, as it will come with Quick Keys to Google services like Google Voice Actions, Google Maps and other software from the search giant.
Perhaps more importantly, this is the first device that can access the T-Mobile HSPA+ 3G network. T-Mobile was a joke in mobile data services a few years ago but its HSPA+ 3G network is nothing to sneeze at – this offers 21 Mbps (that’s theoretical, look for about 14 Mbps or so in optimal conditions with the T-Mobile G2).
As expected, the T-Mobile G2 will come with the Snapdragon MSM7230 mobile processor with a 800 MHz CPU. I know devices like the Sprint EVO 4G and the Droid X have seemingly made a 1 GHz processor seem like the standard but numbers aren’t everything, as we’ll be curious to see how a stock version of the Android 2.2 runs on some optimized hardware.
Look for a 3.7-inch display but there’s no concrete word if it’s AMOLED or Sony’s Super LCD. It will also have a 5-megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video, a pre-installed 8 GB memory with support for up to 32 GB, GPS, Bluetooth and all the goodies you expect from a device of this class.
“One of the advantages of an open platform is the opportunity for developers to create rich mobile experiences and seamlessly get those experiences into the hands of consumers,” said Andy Rubin, vice president, engineering, Google, in a prepared statement. “From new services, such as Voice Actions, to mobile applications, developer-led Android innovation is flourishing. On Android Market alone, the number of applications available to consumers has grown from just 50 applications two years ago to more than 80,000 applications today.”
The T-Mobile G2 will be available for preorder to Magenta customers “later this month.” No word on pricing or release date but I’d bet on a $200 subsidized price with a new contract and a release date by late September.

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Verizon Motorola Droid X – Is this the Droid you’re looking for?

Verizon Motorola Droid X
Available July 15th for $199.99

Specifications (Specs – sheet)
4.3-inch (854X480) capacitive touchscreen
1Ghz TI OMAP CPU
8-megapixel camera with dual-LED flash
720p HD recording
3G data connectivity
WiFi (b/g)
GPS (aGPS)
microSD (support for up to 32 GB)
HDMI-out port
3.5mm headphone jack
Android 2.1 with MotoBlur
Mobile Hotspot feature
8 GB internal memory with a 16 GB card included

The Good
Large 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen display that isn’t unwieldy
Sexy design that feels good in the hand
Three mics for improved sound quality and audio recording
MotoBlur has been tastefully scaled back
Mobile Hotspot feature (with additional monthly fee)
Camera’s not perfect but it’s good enough to replace your point-and-shoot device
Multi-touch keyboard rocks and Swype’s preloaded

The Bad
Screen is good but doesn’t have the “wow factor” of iPhone 4 or Samsung Galaxy S
You have to remove battery to change the microSD card
Non-standard HDMI port
Some of the physical buttons felt cheap
No simultaneous voice and data areas
Despite the improvements, MotoBlur is still kind of useless

by:intomobile

Samsung Galaxy Tab Android – 7 inches of Android tablet goodness

There are a lot of Android tablets making their rounds in the blogosphere asof late, but the oft-leaked Samsung Galaxy Tab is the only real Android-powered competitor to Apple’s iPad to be made official so far. Samsung has announced the 7-inch Galaxy Tab as their first Android tablet here at IFA 2010 in Berlin, Germany, and we’ve had a chance to get all touchy-feely with the new tablet device. At first, it might be hard to see how any device could give Apple reason to worry that its iPad isn’t the end all be all of tablets, but after spending some time with the Tab, it’s clear that Samsung has a potential hit on its hands.

The Galaxy Tab improves on the Galaxy S’s proven formula for success with a perfectly-sized screen, media distribution stores that aren’t anything to scoff at, and uncompromised hardware. It features a 7-inch display, the 1Ghz Hummingbird chip from the Galaxy S, 3G cellular connectivity (with microphone), WiFi (B/G/N), GPS, Bluetooth 3.0, 3-megapixel rear-facing camera (with LED flash) and 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, Android 2.2 Froyo, gyroscope, digital compass, accelerometer, light sensor, and a 4000 mAh battery. The Tab will be available with either 16GB or 32GB of onboard storage. As far as Android tablets are concerned, this may be just what the little, green robot ordered.

Because it’s running Android 2.2 Froyo out of the box, the Galaxy Tab will come preloaded with the Adobe Flash 10.1 Player, allowing you to stream embedded Flash videos and interact with Flash menus on the web. You also get Thunkfree Office for editing Microsoft Office documents, as well as the Swype keyboard to make typing as easy as dragging your finger across the keyboard. And, with a fully functional 3G cellular radio on board, the Tab is capable of making phone calls using the onboard microphone and speaker or a headset of some sort (wired or Bluetooth). It’s essentially a giant Galaxy S smartphone, but that’s not necessarily a bad thing – remember, the iPad was called a giant iPod Touch just before it went on to sell millions of units.

Speaking of being very similar to a Galaxy S, Samsung made sure that the Galaxy Tab has a couple legs up on its smartphone cousin. First off, the Tab can play 1080p HD video with full hardware decoding. The Galaxy S can only play 720p video. The Tab also includes a massive 4,000 mAh battery that should be good for multiple days of surfing the web, reading books and watching movies. The TouchWiz 3.0 UI that Samsung has skinned atop the Android 2.2 OS has been tweaked with a new “rotation lock” button accessible via the pull-down notifications tray. The front-facing camera means that video chats are also a go. This might seem trivial, but it gives the Samsung tablet a leg up on the iPad.

There’s also a custom calendar app, contacts app, and email app that is tailored for the tablet’s larger display. The calendar and contacts apps offer a custom dual-pane landscape view that’s made to work with the Tab in landscape orientation. The custom email app offers a dual-pane landscape view that’s similar to the iPad’s email client, but one-ups the Apple tablet with a unified email inbox. The calendar, contacts and email apps all integrate with Google services.

Samsung has also blessed the Tab with a Music Hub and Reader Hub, in addition to the Media Hub, to give the user access to downloadable media. You can buy music, ebooks, newspapers, magazines, movies, and TV shows through these “hubs.”

Still, it’s not all is roses and rainbows with the Galaxy Tab. We have to wonder how the Tab’s high-resolution 1024×600 WSVGA display will work with currently available Android apps. Samsung has confirmed that not all of the Top 200 Android apps in the Android Market are optimized to take full advantage of the tablet’s 7-inch display. This could pose a problem going forward, as most other Android devices make use of displays at a maximum resolution of 800×480. The iPad, for example, can double-up on pixels for iPhone apps that aren’t optimized for the iPad’s larger screen and higher resolution. The Tab doesn’t have this functionality, as far as we know, which could be a problem. For it’s part, Samsung is saying that they are working with Google to reach out to developers to encourage them to create apps that can scale to the 1024×600 resolution display on the Galaxy Tab. We’re also told that an update to Android 3.0 Gingerbread will be available for the tablet in the future.

by:intomobile

iPhone 3GS, not iPhone 4, to land at T-Mobile later this year?

Place this one in the ” I will believe when I see it” category. According to Chris Anderson of Wired Magazine, a T-Mobile manager casually mentioned to him that T-Mobile will be getting the iPhone 3GS later this year. While the iPhone rumor has come a gone a few times, this is the first time the iPhone 3GS has been rumored to hit Magenta this year. It takes a stretch of the imagination to believe that this may materialize, unless, of course, rolling back to the earlier model is Apple’s strategy for handling its iPhone 4 antenna issue.

Seriously though, I highly doubt that T-Mobile will be offering the iPhone 3GS anytime soon. Even the iPhone 4 is a long shot as we have not heard any credible rumors to suggest Apple is prepping an iPhone with T-Mobile’s 1700MHz 3G band. Unlike the CDMA iPhone rumors which are detailed and come from major players like the Wall Street Journal or Bloomberg, the bulk of the T-Mobile rumors are vague and originate from a store manager or a store employee. Interestingly enough, the one carrier not rumored to be getting the iPhone is Sprint; make of that what you will.

Of the four major carriers, T-Mobile is least likely to snag the iPhone and break the stranglehold AT&T has on Apple’s popular smartphone. T-Mobile is the #4 carrier and has neither the customer base nor the 3G coverage of its larger competitors. If Apple wants to continue its exponential growth, it needs to partner with Verizon and offer a CDMA or LTE variant of the iPhone. Anyone willing to wager on this T-Mobile rumor or is Verizon a lock to get the iPhone?

by:intomobile

Android 2.2 (Froyo) for HTC Desire Pushed then Pulled by O2

UK service provider O2 had begun rolling out Android 2.2 (Froyo) to HTC Desire owners earlier today, but have paused the deployment due to some technical difficulties users are having with installation. The same update went out trough, vodafone recently including such features as Flash 10.1 and mobile Wi-Fi hotspot support. It seems like most people are managing to get by with the installation fine, but as you can see in the forums, there are folks who have had a rough time.
The HTC Desire is a lot like the Nexus One, in that it has a 3.7″ WVGA touchscreen, 5 megapixel camera, 1 GHz processor, GPS, Wi-Fi, and 3G. It has a bit more RAM than the Nexus One (576 MB), has HTC’s Sense user interface built on top of Android, and is using a new Super LCD screen. Personally, I was really happy with the phone; check out our review, and just imagine how much better it would be as a mobile hotspot to boot.
For those concerned, I hope O2 can sort out the firmware update problems quickly, as Froyo has some good stuff in it.

Verizon – Palm Relations Hit New Low as webOS 1.4.5 in Doubt for Pre Plus

Verizon has clarified that they are not currently releasing webOS 1.4.5 to Pre Plus device owners, adding to the existing user frustration for Pre Plus owners on Verizon Wireless.
The last significant update, webOS 1.4.1, was issued over five months ago.
After some initial disagreements between the carriers on a botched marketing rollout, Verizon and Palm renewed their efforts and rolled out the groundbreaking 5 GB of free Mobile Hotspot, an offering that is still available and vastly superior to Verizon’s newer $20 for 2 GB pricing on Android devices.
However, today Verizon noted to PhoneNews.com that there is no public status available for webOS 1.4.5 on the Pre Plus. Only the Pixi Plus has been updated to webOS 1.4.5, despite indications to the contrary from Palm and Verizon previously.
While Pre Plus owners had access to a beta version of the Palm PDK, enabling native code applications and games, Pixi and Pixi Plus owners were forced to wait until webOS 1.4.5 to gain access to PDK apps. However, Pre Plus owners stuck at webOS 1.4.1.1 are starting to be burned. The Palm App Catalog is restricting Pre and Pre Plus owners who have not yet updated to 1.4.5; they cannot run newly-released PDK applications. Palm is adding a requirement of 1.4.5 to all new PDK apps.
This is not the only issue for which Palm owners on Verizon have been suffering from long-term. The GPS issues we’ve reported in ondepth previously persist, and Verizon media representatives have informed PhoneNews.com that they have absolutely no comment on those lingering issues, instead pointing us to Palm. Palm, in turn, points us back at Verizon, noting that this is a Verizon-carrier issue.
Part of the issue may be the lackluster sales that have both Palm and Verizon likely scratching their heads at how to support these devices. While there is likely little that Palm must do to adapt updates, Verizon’s priorities internally are likely pointed at higher-volume devices like their Droid line of phones.
Verizon Palm sales have been compared to KIN in the past by sources, and previous reports point to the Pre Plus being discontinued later this month. The Pixi Plus, however, is expected to continue as a free smartphone offering through the first quarter of next year.

by:phonenews

ColorWare BlackBerry Torch 9800 Customizations Now Available

If you’ve got a Blackberry Torch 9800 in-hand, and want to kick things up a notch or two on the customization scale… it looks like you’re in luck. Color ware, has just announced that the Torch 9800 is available for your color customization needs. You can send in your device for $250, or buy a new one (off contract) for $1,050 and ColorWare will spec it up to your needs.
I took the liberty of doing up an IntoMobile-themed Torch. Check out the results below:

I dunno folks, whenever I see these custom creations, they’re either hit or miss. For my needs, going with one solid color (two at the most) seems to be the most one can get away with. Anything more than that… well… then it just looks a little too cheesy for me. Smacks of effort.

• ColorWare Torch 9800
• GSM Unlocked
• 4.37" x 2.44" x 0.57"
• 1300 mAHr Lithium Cell

iPhone 5 Concept Design is Ultra Thin (and Ultra Fake)

A little iPhone 5 love to go with your Sunday morning coffee, anyone? If you answered yes… read on!
Concept designs and rumors are something that go hand-in-hand with upcoming generations of anticipated gadgetry…. especially when it comes to our beloved mobile devices. Case-in-point this morning, a new iPhone 5 design concept I stumbled across. Yes, it’s September 2010, and I’ve already spotted a next-gen concept. Have mercy.
Pictured above, this iPhone 5 design from the folks at Handy Flash gives us a glimpse (possibly) into what the next generation of Cupertino’s iOS-powered device could look like. Note how thing they’ve made the darn thing. Reminds me of that old iPod Nano I have sitting on my desk. Also, by the looks of things they’ve done away with the external ‘band’ visible.

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Hands-on: Toshiba Folio 100 Android tablet – Is it a Fail-io?

The toshiba folio 100 was recently announced at IFA 2010 in Berlin, and we got some hands-on time with the Europe-only (for now) Android tablet that Toshiba is positioning to take on the Apple iPad. The 10.1-inch tablet boast all kinds of connectivity options (including a USB port capable of charging devices), a full-size SD card slot, and Android 2.2 Froyo out of the box. But, are those features enough to make the Folio 100 a legitimate iPad rival, or will it just be viewed as another “fail-io” Android tablet?
Here’s the thing. When you buy an Android tablet, you expect it to give you the complete Android experience. Tablet makers can tailor the user interface to help differentiate themselves from competitors who are all using the same mobile operating system to power their devices, but you still expect to have access to features that Google baked into Android. Features like Google Maps, Google Voice, Android Market, etc. Unfortunately, the recently revealed Toshiba Folio 100 doesn’t off that “complete” Android experience.
Toshiba jumped on the android tablet bandwagon at IFA 2010 Berlin, where they unveiled the 10.1-inch slate-style device. It’s chock full of technology that, on paper, make the Folio 100 look like a powerhouse of the tablet. The 10.1-inch capacitive touchscreen display spits out 1024 x 600 pixels, and offers multi-touch support. It’s powered by the NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor, clocked at 1Ghz – speeds that are almost enough to make today’s netbooks feel inadequate. There’s a WiFi radio that will connect to 802.11 B, G, and N networks. It’s got Bluetooth, a full-size SD card slot, 3.5mm headphone jack, miniUSB slot, and a 1.3-megapixel camera for webcam/video chatting. It’s even running android 2.2 froyo. The back-lit, capacitive touch navigation buttons are cool. The kicker is that there’s a SIM card slot for optional 3G connectivity and a full-size USB port that’s capable of charging your USB devices. Sounds downright awesome.
Here’s the catch. For whatever reason – Toshiba says it’s due to the 10.1-inch screen size and higher resolution – Google didn’t allow the Toshiba Folio 100 to work with official Google apps. That means you don’t get access to the Android Market, or the apps that come with it. That also means you don’t get Adobe Flash 10.1 Player. Toshiba has done a good job customizing the interface to be all kinds of swipe-friendly and easy on the eyes, but they’ve had to include something called the “Toshiba Market Place” to substitute for Google’s official Market. The Toshiba Market Place is not an apples-for-apples replacement. That’s a big strike against the tablet, in our book.
The Folio 100 could have been something. With the NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor under the hood, the Folio had the potential to blow the venerable iPad out of the water. The Folio is a big, honking piece of kit (check out the video) that’s almost too unwieldy to be used anywhere outside the living room. The pre-production unit we played with didn’t play nice with pinch-to-zoom multitouch functions. The browser also crashed on us when interacting with IntoMobile.com. But, we could have looked past all that, if not for the lack of access to Android Market.
Will the Folio 100 make money for Toshiba? Probably… in Europe. Will it be anything close to an iPad or galaxy tab killer? Well, the word “Fail-io” comes to mind.

Apple UK: iOS 4.1 available starting September 8th

The technical staff behind Apple's UK site made a bit of a gaffe earlier today. For a brief period, the UK website was advertising iOS 4.1 as being available starting September 8th. This is the first and only site promoting a date; all other sites, including the US, have continued to pronounce the update as “coming soon”. Once this date started circulating on the Internet, Apple quickly updated its UK website and is now towing the company line with a “coming soon” availability for the recently announced iOS 4.1. Regardless of what it says now, this appearance and quick removal of September 8th suggests this date is spot on.
Though this September 8th date is far from being confirmed, it does fit in nicely with Apple’s release schedule. Various beta versions of iOS 4.1 have been in the hands of the developers and they have had ample time to prepare their apps for this latest release. This latest version of Apple’s mobile OS is also slated to officially debut next week when the fourth generation ipod touch starts to land in the hands of customers.
If you need even more circumstantial evidence, consider that the iPhone 4 is currently running iOS 4.0.2. Apple would not let the 4.1 iPod touch one-up its flagship smartphone. To keep the elite status of the iPhone 4, Apple will try to release its 4.1 update near the time UPS or Fedex delivers the first iPod touch 4G. Also note that September 8th is smack dab in the middle of the week and is the perfect time for a launch, especially if you consider the above factors. In theory, this all sounds peachy keen but you know how theories go. Sometimes even the best ones land straight in the garbage. So stay tuned next week to see if this plays out as I have predicted.

by:intomobile

Samsung Galaxy Tab to Sprint in November ?

Information has surfaced suggesting that Sprint will carry the CDMA version of the Samsung Tab Android 2.2 based tablet in November.  This follows yesterday’s announcement of the Tab during a press event at IFA 2010 in Germany.
The currently confirmed version of the Tab features a 1 GHz Cortex A8 processor, triband HSPA support, quad-band GSM, 7-inch capacitive 1024×600 resolution display with multitouch support, Android 2.2, Wi-Fi radio, Bluetooth 3.0, GPS support, DLNA media streaming, Flash 10.1, 3.0 megapixel main camera with flash, 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, HD video playback at 1080p and microSD card slot with support for 32 GB cards.
Samsung has also confirmed that the Tab will be upgraded to Android 3.0 as well as confirming the codename for 3.5 in Honeycomb, which will be developed around tablets.

by:phonenews

Huawei Announces Ideos Android Smartphone with Google Experience

This morning during IFA 2010, Chinese manufacturer Huawei has announced its latest Android device in the Ideos, touting its development with the search giant.
In sharp contrast to the other major Android manufacturers, Huawei is launching the device with the complete Google Experience without any internally developed overlays, which normally delay major Android updates on other devices.
Technical specifications of the Ideos consist of a 2.8-inch QVGA resolution capacitive touch display and a 528MHz processor, 3.2-megapixel camera with video recorder, 3.5mm headphone jack and a microSD slot.  Other specifications include HSDPA support, Wi-Fi N radio, GPS support, and Bluetooth. One other notable feature of the IDEOS is built-in hotspot functionality with support for up to eight devices, although the feature is carrier dependent.
Pricing for the Ideos is expected to fall between $175 with availability planned in European, Asia-Pacific, North American, and Latin American markets in the next few weeks.

by:phonenews