iPhone 4 Gets Early Drop Test

iPhone 4 drop 536×714 iPhone 4 Gets Early Drop TestA cell phone repair shop got some parts for Apple’s iPhone 4  early, and decided to see how tough it was. Taking into account that there’s no circuit board inside, the casing handled 2 drops from 3.5 feet onto concrete, shattering on the third. In a separate test, the iPhone 4 handled 6-7 drops before breaking, and in yet another it broke on the first drop when it was face-down.

There is apparently a video floating around of the new glass plating on the front and back of the iPhone 4 bending, but flexibility doesn’t necessarily translate to shock absorption, and the glass on both sides is actually raised above the bezel rather than being flush with it on previous iPhones, making it even more vulnerable than older devices.

Here’s how Apple  describes the new glass:

All the breakthrough technology in iPhone 4 is situated between two glossy panels of aluminosilicate glass — the same type of glass used in the windshields of helicopters and high-speed trains. Chemically strengthened to be 20 times stiffer and 30 times harder than plastic, the glass is ultradurable and more scratch resistant than ever. It’s also recyclable.

Sounds to me like being stiffer and harder would only make the screen even more prone to shattering, but the tester reported that it managed the scratch test extremely well – keys, razors, and screwdrivers didn’t leave a mark. Not like Apple would sell you a protective screen if you wanted one anyway; you’re better off getting one of those new bumpers

Walmart starts stocking iPhone 4

Apple’s iPhone 4 will be launched in the US and a few other markets on June 25 (this Friday). If you’re wondering where in the US you will be able to find it besides AT&T and Apple stores, one of the answers includes Walmart.

According to Engadget, the American retailer has already received some iPhone 4 units.

The photo below, showing an iPhone 4 box, was allegedly taken in a Walmart store. And, although Verizon might get the new iPhone later this year, that box seen in the back, with CDMA written on it, has nothing to do with Apple’s smartphone (it packs LG C290C phones)

iPhone 4 in African Blackwood/Gold from Gresso.

If you have an iPhone 4, got tons of money, and want to show off, how would you do that?

Now, that Apple has sold 1.7 million of darn things in a single weekend, soon everyone and their grandma will be carrying iPhone 4 around.

Don’t worry, luxury phone maker Gresso is rushing to the rescue. They  will be ready to customize your iPhone 4 with 200 year old African Blackwood for a case, and 18 karat gold for an Apple logo soon.

Only at $3000-3500 a pop.

Greeso plans to launch two versions of their customized iPhones – both for ladies and men. Female African Blackwood iPhone 4 and 3GS will come with “dainty engraving and Swarovski crystals incrustation”, and cost $3500, while male versions will be more strict and cheaper by $500.

Gresso iPhone 3GS will start shipping in July, and they plan to have iPhone 4 ready for market in December.

iPhone 4 with Diamonds for $19,500

This iPhone 4G Diamond Edition has the girls’ best friend on them, and it will cost the user a huge sum of money to the tune of $19,500. By the way, it comes with a case made of ostrich feet. That’s right, the feet of the world’s biggest bird

100 New Features For Recent iPhones

For owners of the iPhone 3G and 3GS, the iOS 4 update will help supercharge the older model iPhones until an owner is ready to trade up to the iPhone 4. The upgrade also changes the iPhone 4′s signal software. The iOS 4 update brings a host of new features.

Smart folders allow apps to be clustered together with other similar apps in a single folder. The change helps to clear up the home screen, which previously may have been cluttered with too many apps. Up to 2,160 apps can be managed in the smart folders. Smart folders provide a chance to categorize all of the apps, without losing access to any of them.

Originally, wallpapers could only be set on the lock screen. With iOS 4, iPhone owners will also be able to customize their home screens as well. Both the lock screen and the home screen are able to have their own wallpapers. The wallpapers bring a little bit more personalization to each iPhone. Read the rest of this entry 

Unlock iPhone to unlock the Fun!

Unlocking an iPhone is always a mystery to most of us. But there are so many wide ranges of software available now in the market to help you unlock iPhone thus unlocking the secret. It is made easy for even simple average people to understand and enjoy the fun without restrictions. Though unlocking an iPhone gives you a gateway to enjoyment if it is not handled carefully then it might cause adverse effects. Because the system works differently with each product it is essential that you choose the software which suits the gadget you are holding. The software you select should be with good quality. If you select cheaper software to unlock iphone 3G then there are chances that it might cause a great damage to the expensive iPhone.

Therefore, it is very important that you do some research and analyze in details about the unlocking software before buying. With the correct choice you can have an unlimited access to songs, movies and games through this amazing device. The unlock iphone you helps you to enjoy more of your favourite videos and songs in one touch. Thus unlock iPhone means making your device to accept the external carriers to break all the barriers and provide you all the fun unlimited.

Apple iPhone 4 (CDMA / Verizon)

The hugely successful Apple iPhone 4 is available on lots of carriers around the world, but one major market has remained untouched by Apple.. and that one is in its own backyard. So far, the US Verizon Wireless network – the largest carrier in the US – has not had a version of the iPhone to run on its CDMA network.. but that is about to change.

Using the same “retina” display, 5 megapixel camera with HD video recording and powerful A4 processor, this version of the iPhone looks almost identical to the GSM/UMTS version used worldwide.

Available for preorder from February 3rd and then released generally on February 10th, the 16GB iPhone 4 will cost $199.99 with a 2 year contract, and the 32GB version will be $299.99.

Unlike a lot of recent Verizon releases, the iPhone 4 is not a 4G “LTE” device, instead using Verizon’s existing 3G EVDO network. This should certainly be good enough for most people, and Verizon has a reputation for having the best coverage in the United States which is definitely a competitive advantage.

Perhaps the most interesting thing about the Verizon version of the iPhone 4 is the impact on the market it will have. AT&T have been snapping at Verizon’s heels for the number one spot in the US, and the availability of the iPhone will take away some of AT&T’s edge. Verizon already have a high-end smartphone range, the “DROID” series of phones which are mostly supplied by Motorola. It’s quite possible that Motorola will see a sales dip as one of their arch-rivals moves onto the Verizon network

Acer Liquid Metal Android 2.2 Smartphone Gets Official

Acer has gone ahead and announced its Liquid Metal Android 2.2 smartphone following an earlier leak that we had reported. The phone will carry 3.6-inch display, be wrapped in metal, and have curved top and bottom edges. It will run Google’s Froyo of Android and will utilize a Qualcomm 800 MHz processor, similar to that found on the HTC Desire Z and the T-Mobile G2 for the U.S. market. Additionally, the Liquid Metal will also have a WiFi b/g/n radio, support for 14 Mbps HSDPA networks, and a 5-megapixel camera with flash and 720p HD video recording. DLNA is also supported and Acer has also included Dolby support, like on the Nokia N8. Tethering is also supported out of the box.

There will be two color variations for the phone. The brown version will ship in November in the UK while a silver version will be coming in December. Both iterations will be priced at £299 and will feature the company’s Breeze user interface

The iPhone 4

It is now four years since the first iPhone model came to market and much has changed between that first Apple handset and the new iphone4.

Although it received a tremendous reception from the public some critics did not consider it to be that highly advanced in terms of available computing power. However, it was one of the very first smartphones that incorporated a touchscreen as the main user interface.

The reason it was considered better than its competitors was due to its ability to respond to multi-touch gestures and the web browser was also considered to be the best phone based browser on the market.

The second generation iPhone was launched in summer 2008, with several improvements over the original model. The major breakthrough was 3G connectivity which added a whole new world of functionality. 3G was the step forward that made web browsing on a smartphone a real joy rather than a frustrating exercise, waiting for a page to download.

The Apple App Store appeared at the same time along with many exciting apps many of which could be downloaded for free. So popular is the App Store that since its launch there have been well over 10 billion downloads.

A year after the second generation iPhone came the third generation, which was known as the iPhone 3GS. This had improved functionality and a faster processor and an improved camera. The current iPhone generation was launched towards the latter part of 2010 with many significantly improved features and in particular a rear facing camera that can be used for video chat. Screen resolution was also vastly improved.

Each new model came with an improved version of the Apple operating system which is now called the iOS. Its original design was loosely based on the Darwin module of the Apple Mac OSX. The iPhone also incorporates iTunes, which operates as an iPhone content manager.

Although the iPhone 4 may no longer be the leading smartphone in terms of technology, it remains as the leading one in terms of style.

ACER 4.8-INCH ANDROID HYBRID SMARTPHONE

Acer has officially introduced new flagship Android smartphone today. The main feature of the unnamed handset is packs a 4.8-inch touchscreen display with resolution of 1024 x 480 pixels and 21:9 aspect ratio.

This Acer 4.8-inch Android smartphone is positioned as a hybrid smartphone and tablet. In addition, it can be used as a gaming console, which provides 6-axis motion sensing and pairing a gyroscope and accelerometer.

The Acer unnamed handset is boasts a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and runs Android 2.2 OS Froyo. It has a full metal body, Adobe Flash Player 10.1 support, and 14.4 Mbps HSDPA support.

This 100% smartphone and 100% tablet device is equipped with two cameras (front 2MP for video calls, and rear 8MP with autofocus, LED flash, and 720p HD video recording). The Acer handset is packs GPS, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11n, HDMI port, support DLNA streaming capabilities, and Dolby Mobile technology for improve sound quality.

New Acer phone is works in GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS/HSDPA networks. It will be released in April 2011.

Koodo Mobile brings iPhone 4 in Canada

Koodo Mobile is trying to attract some new customers to its network through offering the Apple iPhone 4. This Apple handset is selling for priced at $500 on the Tab or just $160 on a new 3-year contract.

For a three-year contract options, Koodo Mobile in Canada is offering two monthly plans – iPhone 65 and iPhone 80. The first, $65 per month and you will get 250 minutes, up to 500 MB of data, and unlimited messaging. The other plan, costs $80 and giving 500 minutes, up to 1GB of data, and unlimited messaging.

Acer Liquid Metal Android Smartphone in Russia

Acer has officially announced new Android smartphone in Russia, the Acer Liquid Metal. The hanset was globally launched in late October 2010.
Acer Liquid Metal smartphone will be available in Russia in early 2011 but no word on pricing. It will come in two color options – silver and brown.

The side panels and back cover of Acer Liquid Metal is made out of stainless steel and coated. The Acer Liquid Metal sports a 3.6-inch touchscreen display with resolution of 480 x 800 pixels, and has a slightly convex shape. There is a LED lights on the top of handset, which alert for missed calls, low battery, and incoming messages.

Acer Liquid Metal smartphone is built on a 800MHz Qualcomm MSM7230 processor, 512MB of RAM, 521MB internal memory, 5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash, geotagging support, and 720 HD video recording. It has also Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS, MicroSD card slot, FM tuner, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Its 1500 mAh battery is providing up to 8 hours of talk time, up to 550 hours of standby time. Acer Liquid Metal is works in GSM/GPRS/EDGE and UMTS/HSDPA networks.

The Acer Liquid Metal smartphone is runs Android 2.2 OS Froyo, Acer SocialJogger preloaded (view status of Facebook and Twitter) social network integration, NemoPlayer and support DLNA technology. Acer Liquid Metal is also supports video formats (DivX, XviD) without installing additional apps and Dolby Mobile for high quality sound

             

ACER BETOUCH E210 ANDROID FROYO PHONE

Acer has  announced a new beTouch range Android smartphone, the Acer beTouch E210. The handset is comes with a portrait keyboard plus trackpad that designed specifically for people who want to the touchscreen phone without giving up the convenience of a conventional keypad.

The Acer beTouch E210 smartphone has a 2.6-inch touchscreen with 320 x 240 resolution, a 3.2 megapixel camera, WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, and FM radio with RDS. New Acer beTouch E210 is powered by an underwhelming 416MHz ST Ericsson PNX6715 processor, 512MB ROM, 256MB RAM, and a 1300 mAh battery.

The new beTouch E210 touchscreen phone is provides 3G+ and HSDPA (high speed navigation and downloading).

It will available in light silver and shiny black colors. The Acer beTouch E210 should be debut in the UK from March 11.

ACER BETOUCH E140 FROYO SMARTPHONE

Along with Acer beTouch E210 Froyo phone, Acer has also introduced another Froyo smartphone, called the Acer beTouch E140.

Based on its specs, the beTouch E140 is looks to be aimed at the entry-level smartphone market.

New Acer beTouch E140 smartphone has features a 2.8-inch touchscreen display, 3.2 megapixel camera, FM radio, 3G+, HSPDA, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS, and a 1300 mAh battery.

The Acer beTouch E140 smartphone is also pre-installed with Acer Spinlets streaming service, Acer UrFooz, Acer Sync, and nemoPlayer

ACER ICONIA SMART WITH 21:9 TOUCHSCREEN

Acer has just announced its new Android smartphone at Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona (Spain), called the Acer Iconia Smart.

The newly handset is made in candybar form factor with an impresses 4.8-inch touchscreen display with resolution of 1024 x 480 pixel (21:9 aspect ratio).

The heart of Acer Iconia Smart phone is a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 512MB RAM, and runs Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS.

Acer Iconia Smart is packs 8GB of on-board flash storage, MicroSD card slot (up to 32GB), an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera, a gyroscope, an accelerometer, 802.11 b/g/n WiFi, 14.4 Mbps HSDPA support, and Bluetooth 2.1.

It is support 720p HD video recording at 30 frames per second. There are HDMI interface and support for DLNA technology, as well as Dolby Mobile technology to offers a vibrant and immersive sound.

The cost of Acer Iconia Smart is still unknown at moment but scheduled to ship in the UK on May 1st, 2011.

ROGERS ACER LIQUID MT SMARTPHONE ON SALE

Acer has a next-generation smartphone, which claimed that combines style and power in a striking metal casing, named the Acer Liquid mt.

The handset is now available in Canada via Rogers and offered with price of $49.99 on a 3-year term, $249.99 on a 2-year contract, $349.99 with a 1-year term, and $399.99 no-contract.

Rogers Acer Liquid mt smartphone is boasts a 800MHz Qualcomm 7230 processor, up to 512MB internal memory, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), and runs Android Froyo 2.2 OS.

The Acer Liquid mt is sports a 3.6-inch capacitive touchscreen display with resolution of 480 x 800 pixel, 5 megapixel auto-focus camera with LED flash and 720p HD video recording, 3.5mm headset jack, WiFi 802.11a/g/n, GPS, and Bluetooth

Gresso Extreme X5 bar-type rugged phone with dual-screen

Gresso has  unveiled another durable handset that called the Gresso Extreme X5. It is designed for works in extreme environments and people with active lifestyles.

Like X3, the Gresso Extreme X5 phone is made out of highly durable plastic that able drop up to 10 meters and pressure up to 2 tons (1 ton for X3). It is packs two screens; a front-facing 2-inch display and a rear display for showing temperature, barometric pressure, altitude, and more.
New Gresso Extreme X5 rugged phone has Bluetooth and FM tuner. Its battery is offering up to 270 minutes talk time, 450 hours on standby.

Samsung Gravity TXT available now at T-Mobile

T-Mobile has started selling a new messaging-focused phone, the Samsung Gravity TXT. New handset is provides both a full physical 4-row side-sliding QWERTY keyboard and a conventional T9-style keypad. This Samsung phone is makes easy access to stay connected at social networking.

The T-Mobile Samsung Gravity TXT smartphone packs a 2.40-inch display (no-touch input), a 2 megapixel camera, GPS, 3G, a 3.5 mm audio jack, and a microSD card support (up to 32GB).

Dimensions of Samsung Gravity TXT are 4.41 x 2.09 x 0.55 and weighs 112g.

The 1000 mAh Lithium ion battery is enabling up to 4 hours talk time, up to 300 hours on standby.

Motorola Fire smartphone in the UK

Motorola has official announced availability of its new smartphone in the UK the end of September, the Motorola Fire. The handset is formerly known as the Motorola XT316 that currently selling in China, and in Latin America as the Motorola Spice Key, while European market as the Motorola Fire.

According to press release, the Fire is budget-friendly Android-powered smartphone from Motorola Mobility. It is comes in a candybar form factor with a sleek, modern design and a sophisticated finish.

The Motorola Fire smartphone is boasts a 600 MHz processor, 512MB of ROM, 256MB of RAM, and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS.

New Fire phone has a 2.8-inch touchscreen display with QVGA (240 x 320) resolution, a full physical QWERTY keyboard, a 3 megapixel camera, dual-band HSDPA/quad-band EDGE, FM radio with RDS (radio data system), Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, GPS, microSD card support (up to 32GB), and a 3.5mm audio jack.

There are E-compass, proximity sensor, ambient light sensor, accelerometer, and assisted global positioning system (aGPS). The 1420 mAh battery is enough good for up to 8 hours talk time, 30 days of standby.

Nokia 100 and 101 affordable candybar phones

Nokia has just official announced its cheapest phones, the Nokia 101 and the Nokia 100. Both handsets are Series 30 phone and come in attractive designs.

New Nokia 101 phone is a candybar form factor with dual-SIM capabilities. The 101 phone is packs a 1.8-inch TFT color display with a resolution of 160 x 128 pixels, MP3 player, 3.5mm headset jack, a microSD card slot (up to 16GB), and FM radio. It is works in dual-band GSM connectivity,

The Nokia 100 phone has similar features to the Nokia 101. But the 100 phone is comes without a microSD card slot, MP3 player, and dual-SIM card slot.

The Nokia 101 Dual-SIM phone will be available on market the end of September 2011 for costs of 25 Euros (about $36), while Nokia 100 would be hit in Q4 2011 for 20 Euros (about $29).

Sony Ericson Xperia Neo VS Smartphone With Ndriod 2.3.4

Sony Ericsson today official announced new version of its Xperia Neo Android smartphone, dubbed the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V. As mentions, the original Xperia Neo was announced back in February 2011 at MWC event and has a slightly different to the new Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V smartphone.

The Xperia Neo V phone is packs a 3.7-inch capacitive touchscreen reality display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine, a resolution of 480 x 854 pixel, scratch-resistant, and supports multitouch. There are a 0.3 megapixel front- and a 5 megapixel rear-facing cameras, which supports recording 720p high-definition video forma

In hardware-wise, Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V is boasts a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 single-core processor, 320MB of internal memory, a MicroSD card slot, FM tuner, and GPS.

The Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V smartphone has Wi-Fi, Wi-Fi Hotspot functionality, Bluetooth, and MicroUSB port. Its dimensions are 116 x 57 x 13 mm with weight 126 grams.

A 1500 mAh battery of Xperia Neo V is enabling up to 7 hours of talk time, 430 hours of standby. New SE Xperia Neo V is designed for use in GSM / UMTS networks