Vodafone delays the launch of Nexus One (UK)

On 03.17.10, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: The planned release of a contract version of the HTC-manufactured Nexus One smartphone on Vodafone has been delayed till the middle of next month, due to unknown reasons.

While the Android-based handset can be easily availed from Google for around £360, what potentially is adding to both delays and cost in the form of import tax and VAT, is the availability of unlocked contract-free version from the USA.

Earlier it was planned that handset will be made available on various Vodafone contracts starting at £35 per month. No explanations regarding the delay have been made by the company despite the fact that by releasing the Nexus One in April, it will clash with HTC Legend, another HTC-manufactured Android-based smartphone.

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HTC Supersonic adds its video on YouTube

On 03.08.10, In Mobile Phones, By Editor

A video of HTC Supersonic has been added onto YouTube in which it showing the Supersonic booting up and what it looks like on the back. The aim of the HTC Supersonic is to be one of Sprint’s first 4G (WiMAX) enabled phones of the year.

A few days ago the first video for the Incredible was previewed which was followed by some more pictures that pooped up out of nowhere. Now a real-deal video of Supersonic is available on the YouTube and it doesn’t know the interface, an individual can actually feel for what the device looks like in hand.

Compared to the Incredible, while the Supersonic is also set to be a CDMA device, it also runs Sense. The due share AMOLED screens, 5-megapixel camera and Android 2.1. With the Incredible going towards Verizon, seemingly, at least, the Supersonic does indeed look like it will be heading towards Sprint.

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Motorola Backflip launched; priced at $99.99

On 03.08.10, In Mobile Phones, By Editor

AT&T’s Motorola Backflip has been launched and the price is $99.99 after a mail-in rebate and with a two-year agreement.

AT&T has huge carrier plans which include launching of 5Andoid-powered devices in the first half of the year, most probably during the upcoming CTIA Wireless in Las Vegas. These 5Android-powered devices will include Dell Mini 3 and some HTC models.

It runs MOTO’s own MOBOBLUR UI on top of Android, which allows users to quickly connect with their friends across various social networking sites like Twitter and Facebook. The other features loaded on the phones include 5-megapixel camera, WiFi connectivity, GPS with compass, as well as a full QWERTY keyboard and HADPA.

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Four ZTE Android smartphones to be launched

On 03.08.10, In Mobile Phones, By Editor

ZTE is all set to change its low-cost handset maker image and enter into the business of higher smartphone market. Android-powered smartphones will supposedly be the next big target of this Chinese company. However, the latest venture to find its way to the market is 4ZTE phones. These phones are expected to circulate even outside China.

ZTE Smooth, the Palm Pre like device has features like Android 1.6, 2.8-inch QVGA display, QWERTY keyboard, WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, FM radio, and 3g (UMTS) connectivity. ZTE Blade is another high-end device and has features like Bluetooth, Android 1.6, WiFi, FM radio, GSM/UMTS connectivity and 3.5-inch WVGA touchscreen.

ZTE Racer another Android 1.6 phone will have 3G, WiFi, GPS, and 2.-inch QVGA while ZTE Mercury, which is a look-alike of HTC Hero comes with 3.2-inch HVGA display, GPS and EDGE data.

The only problem these Android phones are expected to come across is the distribution otherwise ZTE is super committed to Android.  The ZTE Smartphones will soon be popping on every comer of Europe and US.

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Windows Mobile 6.5 not eligible for Windows Phone 7 Series OS

On 03.08.10, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: The recent announcement by Microsoft that Windows Mobile 6.5 devices cannot be upgraded to Windows Phone 7 Series has made all the recent buyers of Windows Mobile 6.5 devices like HTC’s HD2, regret their purchase. It has been made cleared by the company employees that the minimum hardware requirements for the new Windows Phone 7 Series operating system is not met by Windows Mobile 6.5 devices.

According to Natasha Kwan, General Manager for Microsoft’s Mobile Communications Business in the Asia-Pacific region, the phone doesn’t have the required three face buttons (it has five) and according to Tony Wilkinson, Business Operations Director for Microsoft Australia, it lacks certain other hardware components.

The lack of HD2’s hardware components reflects a bigger gap between WinMo 6.5 and Windows Phone 7 devices. Windows Phone 7 Series will require heavy-duty 3D graphics hardware that doesn’t exist in any WinMo 6.5 device yet.
Microsoft has set the bar high for 7 Series devices because of the fact that the HD2 runs a powerful 1Ghz processor and still didn’t make the cut.

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Google backs HTC against Apple lawsuit

On 03.05.10, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Setting a stage for a major battle between Google and Apple, HTC, the handset manufacturer of Google, has got Google’s support against the lawsuit in which Apple has accused it of infringing 20 hardware and software patents.

The patents relate to user interface, underlying architecture and hardware of the iPhone and cite the Nexus One, the Google-branded phone launched by the internet search company in January.

Free Android operating system developed by Google is used by HTC to manufacture Nexus One and several other new touchscreen phones and the biggest commercial threat to the dominance of the iPhones have been posed by these Androids. iPhone’s intuitive touchscreen controls and features has been challenged for the first time by the Nexus One, made by HTC to Google’s specifications.

Technology enabling the phone’s touchscreen to detect more than one finger touch at a time, and featured on the Nexus One last month by Google has been one of the topics of the patent infringement. The technology also allows a user to zoom in or out by spreading their fingers apart or pinching them together.

According to a Google spokeswoman, the company is not a party to the lawsuit but would stand behind its Android operating system and the partners who have helped the company to develop it.

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Apple sues HTC for patent infringement

On 03.03.10, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Taiwanese phone maker HTC Corp has been sued by Apple Inc. for violating patents related to the popular iPhone.

Apple has accused HTC with the infringement of 20 patents covering aspects of the iPhone’s user interface and hardware. Unspecified damages and court orders to block HTC from selling Android phones in the US has been seeked by Apple.

Cell phone based on Google Inc.’s Android operating system was first manufactured by HTC and emerged as a significant competitor to the iPhone. The Nexus One phone has also been made by the company which Google is selling directly to consumers.

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Orange launches HTC Desire in UK

On 02.18.10, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: The much anticipated HTC Desire has been launched by Orange as the next Android device to be ranged by the company in the UK. The device will be available across all Orange consumer retail and business channels this spring and will be free on selected consumer pay monthly and business price plans.

HTC Desire comes equipped for users to make the most out of the internet and it is created for those wanting an optimized mobile customer experience. Superfast Qualcomm Snapdragon 1GHz processor is one of the features of the device and users will also be able to access great Orange services direct from the home screen, including Orange’s own sat-nav product, Orange Maps, as well as Orange TV, Photography, Games and Orange Windows Live.

According to Francois Mahieu, Director of Devices, Orange UK, the company is really pleased to be working with HTC to bring the latest Android 2.1 device to market and the Desire is a truly powerful handset which will allow consumers to get to grips with all the things they love about the internet.

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MWC2010: Verizon Wireless to launch Skype service

On 02.17.10, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Skype service has been offered by US mobile operator Verizon Wireless to its customers on mobile data plans. The deal between Skype and the mobile operator was announced at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona as per which smartphone users would be able to use the VoIP service on the Verizon network starting in March.

Verizon data plan subscribers will be allowed to make and receive free Skype-to-Skype calls, call international numbers at Skype Out rates, use Skype instant messaging and remain online and check the online status of contacts through this deal.

BlackBerry Storm 9530, Storm2 9550, Curve 8330, Curve 8530, 8830 World Edition and Tour 9630 smartphones, as well as the Droid by Motorola, Droid Eris by HTC and Motorola Devour will have the Skype service initially.

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Vodafone snaps three handsets unveiled by HTC

On 02.17.10, In Mobile, By Editor

www.WirelessFederation.com/news: Soon after the unveiling of HTC Legend, HTC Desire and HTC HD mini by HTC, Vodafone has already slapped its corporate card on the table and snapped up all three. All the three handsets will be put on for sale across a ‘range of markets’ by Vodafone in April.

However, these handsets have no US availability planned and there’s no guarantee any of the handsets are destined for British phone fans.

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