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HTC moving away from QWERTY keyboards in future smartphones

Posted by Admin Friday, April 20, 2012


HTC One X
Speaking today at a limited press event in Seattle, HTC creative director Claude Zellweger said that HTC is moving away from smartphones with QWERTY keyboards.
"As a company, the QWERTY keyboard we're moving away from in general."
Zellweger then went on to say that the future of QWERTY on smartphones will likely revolve from newer haptic technologies that are being worked into software based, on-screen keyboards. He also feels that hardware-based keyboards, while still somewhat in demand, would not allow HTC to move forward the designs of its smartphones.
"We feel that putting too much effort into that [QWERTY] would take away from our devices."
This is likely to upset a hardcore base of QWERTY keyboard lovers, but when consumers are demanding thinner and lighter phones with ever larger displays, it is entirely understandable.
HTC One X

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Sony Xperia S offers great camera and software, but lacking hardware

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The Sony Xperia S is the first Sony branded Xperia smartphone, having been launched after Sony officially bought out Ericsson's share of the Sony Ericsson joint venture that had been building phones for over ten years.
The Xperia S is also the first member of the company's NXT series of devices, and it features high-end specs like a 4.3-inch, 720p HD resolution Bravia touchscreen display, a 12.1 megapixel camera with flash, and a speedy dual-core processor with 1GB or RAM. It also bears the NXT series' iconic clear body section below the screen, which makes it especially easy to recognize.
But while the Sony Xperia S features a very beautiful industrial design, and offers users some tempting Sony-developed software, the device falls quite a bit short in a few regards - especially when you consider the phone's position at the apex of the Xperia food chain.

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Apple tries to muddy the definition of 4G on the new iPad in Australia

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Apple has had quite a battle over the advertised "4G" capabilities of the new iPad in Australia, as the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC) has accused the company of false advertising, since the new iPad does not support Australia's LTE networks. In response, Apple is arguing that the HSPA+ networks that the iPad does support in Australia offer fast enough speeds that they too can be considered 4G networks.
"The descriptor '4G' ... conveys to consumers in Australia that the iPad with WiFi + 4G will deliver a superior level of service in terms of data transfer speed (consistent with accepted industry and regulatory use of that term), and not that the iPad with WiFi + 4G is compatible with any particular network technology promoted by a particular mobile service provider in Australia," said Apple in response to the complaint.
Essentially, Apple is trying to argue that "4G" does not refer to any specific technology, but that it applies to the data transfer speeds that a device is capable of. Carriers in the U.S., such as T-Mobile and AT&T, have been advertising their own HSPA+ networks as "4G" for some time, even though they are not considered "true 4G" networks by many. In fact, Apple recently updated the AT&T version of iPhone 4S to display a "4G" indicator where it once said "3G," even though the technology inside the iPhone 4S did not change.

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Samsung's Gusto 2 for Verizon is your grandmother's next phone

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Samsung Gusto 2
Samsung and Verizon Wireless have just announced the Gusto 2, the successor to the basic Gusto flip phone that was introduced in 2010.
Like its predecessor, the Gusto 2 keeps things simple, which should make it appeal to those looking for a no-frills, basic flip phone. The Gusto 2 has a 2-inch color display and a large numeric keypad. It features a 1.3 megapixel camera - an improvement over the VGA shooter on the original - and it supports SMS, MMS, and mobile email messaging services. There is support for Bluetooth hands-free headsets, and buyers can also use Verizon's VZ Navigator service with the Gusto 2.
The most interesting feature of the Gusto 2 is the "Fake Call" feature, which "allows users to set up a pseudo-call to help them escape unwanted social situations." Apparently those in the target demographic for the Gusto 2 have trouble leaving the bridge table on their own.
Verizon will offer the Samsung Gusto 2 in the coming weeks for $79.99 after rebate with a new two-year agreement.

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Motorola RAZR MAXX XT910

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Motorola RAZR MAXX
The Motorola RAZR MAXX is a almost identical to the RAZR Android smartphone, but with a much bigger battery. The RAZR MAXX is based on the DROID RAZR MAXX, available on Verizon Wireless in the US, however this particular RAZR is heading for China with no word of a European version at present.
Although many people will recognise that the RAZR name has been used before, there was also another RAZR MAXX too back in 2006. More confusingly, the RAZR MAXX shares the "XT910" designation with the standard RAZR smartphone that is sold worldwide.
Motorola RAZR MAXX The key selling proposition here is the battery. Motorola haven't confirmed the size of the cell, but with the US version it is a huge 3300 mAh unit, with nearly twice the capacity of the standard RAZR. The battery adds a couple of millimetres to the handset's thickness and about 20 grams in weight, but it's a good trade-off in our view as you can never have enough battery capacity with an Android phone.
Just in case you're not familiar with the specification of the RAZR, this is a powerful device with a dual-core 1.2GHz CPU, it has a 4.3” 540 x 960 pixel display covered with Gorilla Glass, an 8 megapixel primary camera plus a 1.3 megapixel video calling camera, it has a water resistant coating and it retains the RAZR's signature Kevlar back.
This is an Android 2.3 device, presumably with an upgrade to Android 4.0 in the works. Because this is an Android phone then it does everything that every other Android phone can do, plus it comes with a few software extras thrown in by Motorola.
Motorola have omitted a few key points from their press release - we don't know what carriers the RAZR MAXX will be available on, we don't know what bands or even cellular standards it uses and we don't know how much it will cost. Still, these facts are probably not all that important if you don't live in China.
We very much hope that there will be a version of the RAZR MAXX in Europe and elsewhere. It might just be the perfect cure for smartphone battery anxiety syndrome..

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Nokia 103

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Nokia 103

Reportedly costing just €16 before tax, the Nokia 103 is Nokia's cheapest phone ever, and is aimed at customers who need minimal functionality but maximum value.
Launching first in Nigeria, and then following in other markets later, the Nokia 103 is a simple device with some useful features. As well as being a dual-band GSM phone, the Nokia 103 has an FM radio (which requires an optional wired headset) and a flashlight, plus some preloaded games.
Because people in emerging markets often share phones, there's a call tracker and support for different phone books. There's also a calendar and alarm clock and polyphonic ringtones, and the Nokia 103 can store up to 250 SMS messages.
It's a lightweight device at 77 grams and it measures 107 x 45 x 15mm. The keymat is dustproof, and the 800 mAh battery is quoted as giving enough power for 11 hours talktime and 27 days standby time. There's a simple 96 x 68 pixel 1.36" display and really not much else, but then at these prices it is amazing that anyone can make a phone at all.
The Nokia 103 should be available from Q2 2012 in Nigeria, followed by other emerging markets.

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BlackBerry Curve 9220

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The BlackBerry Curve 9220 is a low-cost addition to the Curve range, heading exclusively to the Indian market.
BlackBerry Curve 9220 You might guess that this is a step down from the old Curve 9300 from the name, and indeed this is a very basic device that probably wouldn't appeal to most other markets.
BlackBerry Curve 9220 This is a GSM-only handset with no 3G support, but it does support WiFi connectivity. The display is a 2.44" 320 x 240 pixel panel, and on the back is a basic 2 megapixel camera. There's an in-built FM radio, but the 9220 lacks GPS. The internal memory is a useful 512MB of Flash paired with 512MB of RAM, plus there is a microSD slot. The Curve 9220 also supports Bluetooth and has a 3.5mm audio socket.
The operating system is the latest BlackBerry 7.1 OS, and of course the Curve 9220 does everything that BlackBerry devices are good at, including BlackBerry Messenger (with a dedicated button) and excellent email support. The lack of 3G isn't much of an issue for these services, most messaging functions work adequately on GPRS/EDGE and WiFi.
RIM say that the battery on the Curve 9220 is good for up to 7 hours talk time and 18 days standby time. It is available to buy now in India for around 11,000 Rupees.

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