Sony Xperia™ Sola: The Price, Features and Specs of Magic Smarthphone 2012

Sony one of the best brand of gadget in the world seems to have been revitalized after their riven from the Sony Ericsson partnership, and during the recently decided Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, they introduce a trio of new Xperia smartphones that run off the Android operating system. Sony Mobile Communications announced Xperia™ sola as the latest addition to its portfolio of Android powered Xperia smartphones.  It is completed with Sony technology, premium entertainment and innovative floating touch™ navigation, the NFC enabled Xperia sola comes equipped with Xperia SmartTags, allowing consumers to change their smartphone's settings and applications to fit their lifestyle in an instant. Xperia sola will be available to consumers globally in black, white and red in the second quarter.  

The advance screen allows the starters’ finger can just hover above the display, allowing it to function like a moving cursor without having to actually touch the display itself. Once it finds the desired link, it can be highlighted using a simple tap, where the page will load afterwards. This will definitely pave the way for new user functionality as well as applications via software updates and engagement with developers. All you need to do is touch an NFC Android smartphone on a SmartTag, and a pre-configured profile in the smartphone will launch. The two SmartTags that come with the Xperia sola can be personalized with up to 10 commands.

The 3.7″ Reality Display is powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine, xLOUD and 3D surround sound audio technology, a 1GHz dual-core processor, a fast capture camera, and access to Sony Entertainment Network. I am rather surprised to hear that the Xperia sola will come with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, although it is comforting to hear that an Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade is coming your way when summer 2012 rolls around.

A floating touch of magic

Making its smartphone debut exclusively on Xperia sola, Sony's unique floating touch lets consumers navigate the web by hovering their finger above the screen so it acts like a moving curser, without actually having to touch the screen. Once the desired link is found it can be highlighted and a simple tap will load the page. Floating touch will evolve with new user functionality and applications through software updates and engagement with developers.

The Head of Xperia Marketing for Sony Mobile Communications, Calum MacDougall, said "Xperia sola comes with the power of Sony and a sense of magic with floating touch, giving consumers a fun new way to browse the web and latest technology to show off. With Xperia SmartTags out of the box and access to the latest content through Sony Entertainment Network, Xperia sola is perfect for consumers looking for ease of use and the best in entertainment in a smart and innovative smartphone."

Simplify the everyday with SmartTags

Xperia sola is NFC enabled and comes with two NFC Xperia SmartTags in the box as standard to simplify consumers' everyday smartphone experiences. By touching an NFC Android smartphone on a SmartTag, a pre-configured profile in the smartphone will launch. The two SmartTags included with Xperia sola can be personalized with up to 10 commands. Out of the box one is ready for the living room to turn on Wi-Fi™ and launch Google™ news and weather apps, and the other one for the bedroom, which turns on the alarm and switches to silent mode. Xperia sola supports NFC pairing, allowing consumers to enjoy great connectivity with other NFC smartphones, applications and services by tapping their smartphones together.  

Powerful entertainment anytime, anywhere

Xperia sola boasts razor sharp clarity with Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA® Engine, xLOUD™ and 3D surround sound audio technology delivering crisp and loud sound, and a 1GHz dual-core processor for super fast performance.  Xperia sola also comes with fast capture to take the camera from sleep to snap in a little over a second with a single key press.  

Sony users can also access premium entertainment experiences with Sony Entertainment Network, where they can watch the latest Hollywood blockbusters on Video Unlimited or listen to millions of songs through Music Unlimited.  

·       Launches on Android platform 2.3, upgrade to Android 4.0 during summer 2012

Sony Xperia™ sola Specification

The specification here may not be different from other sites, so please compare with the others.

    Colours            Black

                            White

                            Red

    Facts               Size: 116 x 59 x 9.9 mm

                            Weight: 107 grams

                            1 GHz STE U8500 dual-core processor

                            Google Android(TM) 2.3 (Gingerbread), upgradeable

                            to Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)

    Camera            2D and 3D Sweep Panorama(TM)

                            5 megapixel camera

                            16x digital zoom

                            Auto focus

                            Face detection

                            Flash/Photo flash

                            Geotagging

                            HD video recording (720p)

                            Red-eye reduction

                            Self-timer

                            Send to web

                            Smile detection

                            Video light

                            Video recording

    Music               3D surround sound

                            Album art

                            Bluetooth(TM) stereo (A2DP)

                            Clear bass

                            Clear stereo

                            Music Player

                            PlayNow(TM) service

                            SensMe(TM)

                            TrackID(TM) music recognition

                            xLoud(TM) Experience

    Internet           Google play(TM)

                            Bookmarks

                            floating touch(TM)

                            Google(TM) search

                            Google Voice(TM) Search

                            Google Maps(TM) for Mobile with

                            Street view and Latitude(TM)

                            NeoReader(TM) barcode scanner

                            Pan & zoom

                            Web browser (WebKit(TM))

  Communication 2 speakerphones

                            Call list

                            Conference calls

                            Facebook(TM) application

                            Facebook inside Xperia(TM)

                            Google Talk(TM) application

                            Noise suppression

                            Twitter(TM) (with Timescape(TM) integration)

                            Xperia(TM) Timescape(TM)

    Messaging       Conversations

                            Email

                            Google Mail(TM)

                            Instant messaging

                            Multimedia messaging (MMS)

                            Predictive text input

                            Sound recorder

                            Text messaging (SMS)

    Design             Auto rotation

                            Gesture input

                            Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY)

                            Live Wallpaper

                            Picture wallpaper

                            Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA(R) Engine

                            Screenshot capturing

                            Touch screen

    Entertainment 3D Album

                            Accelerated Adobe Flash Video

                            Media browser

                            Motion gaming

                            Radio (FM radio with RDS)

                            Sony Entertainment Network

                            Video streaming

                            YouTube(TM)

    Organiser        Airplane mode

                            Alarm clock

                            Calculator

                            Calendar

                            Contacts

                            Document readers

                            Notes

                            Setup guide

                            Stopwatch

                            Tasks

                            Timer

    Connectivity    3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)

                            aGPS

                            Bluetooth(TM) wireless technology

                            DLNA Certified(R)

                            Micro USB support

                            Media Go(TM)

                            Media Transfer Protocol support

                            Modem

                            Native USB tethering

                            NFC

                            PC Companion

                            Synchronisation via Microsoft(R) Exchange

                            ActiveSync(R)

                            USB High speed 2.0 support

                            USB Host

                            Wi-Fi(R)

                            Wi-Fi(R) Hotspot functionality

                            Wisepilot(TM) turn-by-turn navigation

                            All services mentioned in this leaflet may not be

                            available in every market.

                            3.7" Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA(R) Engine

    Display            854 x 480 pixels

                            16,000,000 colour TFT

                            Scratch-resistant glass

    Memory           8 GB internal storage (up to 5 GB user-accessible

                            memory)

                            microSD(TM) memory card slot (supporting up to

                            32GB)

    Networks         Quad EDGE/GSM/GPRS 850, 900, 1800

                            W-CDMA Band I, II, V and VIII

    Battery life      Talk time GSM: Up to 6 hrs*

                            Standby time GSM: Up to 470 hrs*

                            Talk time UMTS: Up to 5 hrs*

                            Standby time UMTS: Up to 475 hrs*

                            Music listening time: Up to 40 hrs

                            Video playback time: Up to 6 hrs

                            Battery: 1320 mAh (built-in) typical, 1265 mAh

                            minimum

                            *Values are according to GSM Association Battery

                            Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance

                            may vary depending on network conditions and

                            configurations, and phone usage.

    In the kit         Xperia(TM) sola, embedded battery, 2 SmartTags,

                            stereo headset, charger, micro USB cable for

                            charging, synchronisation and file transfer, and

                            user documentation.

    Price                The price has not been announced formally yet.          

The iPhone 5 (4G) Release Date, Specification and Price Rumor-Coming Soon 2012

 

The rumors of the hottest gadgets always blow in the midst of hectic gadgets market. If there is born of the new baby gadget, there will be rumor of the next generation. Now, we come to the new rumor of the all new iPhone 5 is already buzzing with speculation in 2012. The previous version, Apple unveiled the iPhone 4S of its best-selling smartphone that includes a virtual "personal assistant" you can talk to. The next step, Apple are going to launch the iPhone 5, which looks cool in terms of being sleek, packed with new hardware and finally less restrictions. It will be very exciting. The current Apple iPhone release wasn't much to rave about, although people do really like Siri, the personal assistant. However, the iPhone 5 is going to have some amazing new hardware and features like 3D video and pictures, newly designed keyboards and 4G speeds. The iPhone 5 will be released in JUNE of 2012, is it true?

The new iPhone 5 is going to be equipped with fantastic new features like video chat on 3g and 4g, face recognition and extreme downloading with 4G. The new iPhone 5 will boast 4G also known as LTE (Long Term Evolution) speeds, according to AT&T which is due to the 3rd Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) which is in line with the most recent technology standards for mobile networks. The iPhone 5 also has a new chat service between Apple devices. It looks like following the blackberry messenger service. It has also been integrated into the SMS/MMS application used originally on the iPhone models. The new iPhone 5 features are speculated, these features are well received by the public and will typically follow suit based on previous releases and their features.

This iPhone 5 will be loaded with two A5 chip processors and higher more powerful graphic chips which can deliver higher video resolutions (5-9 times better and 7 times faster) and amazing images will be created when we take it. It will make multi-tasking a lot faster, in addition to adding support for 4G speeds. It also has a 4 inch screen making it larger and on par with most android phones. The speeds of its processor is at 1.5 - 2.0 GHz and 1GB of RAM. Many experts predict that the new iPhone 5 will have another features such as  iMessage, iOS5, iCloud, Siri the personal assistant and all the standard features of the iPhone 4. It will be healthy competition for the newly released Samsung Galaxy S II.

SIM-Less Phone. This is accomplished building 2 to 3 internal antennas which make it capable of GSM and CDMA technology, so it allows the users take the phone to anywhere.

A few features of the new iPhone 5:

• 4 inch screen (Glass with Aluminum back)
• Thinner sleeker design
• Physical Keyboard (Possible but not likely)
• Built in GPS standard
• Face Recognition Security
• Face Time on 3G and 4G

Custom SMS tones

• Custom E-mail alerts with ability to assign different tones to each email address
• Shatter resistant (not sure if it will be Gorilla glass or not)
• 8 MEGAPIXEL Camera front and rear
• 64G Basic and 120G memory
• Extended battery life = 20 hours talk time on 3G and 10 hours on 4G. Standby 1000 hours.
• Full 1080p HD Recording AND 3D Video Display
• Messaging indicator light
• HTML5 (safari) or apps to make Flash Player capable

iPhone 5 Release Date

Most of people expects that the new iPhone 5 will be released somewhere between June and July of 2012. But, there are many controversies about the launching of iPhone 5. Apple has typically released these phones very orderly, but with this complete redesign of the new iPhone 5, along with the recent off schedule release of the iPhone 4s, July of 2012 looks like a viable target. Steve Jobs was working so hard on this new iPhone 5 to be released in 2010 with a full and complete redesign that will deliver outstanding results and performance. Let’s check the debate of the release date of iPhone 5 from many experts.

The iPhone 5 release date updates which come across from time to time through reliable sources.

• (13-Feb2012):Digitimes has reported that Apple’s iPhone 5 release date is expected to be this year in June at the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC).
• (13-Feb2012):Latest rumors suggest that Apple is working on 3D technology for upcoming iPhone and iPad.
• (03-Feb2012):Daiwa analysts confirmed that Apple is to unveil the next generation iPhone in June at its next Worldwide Developers Conference at San Francisco.
• (02-Feb2012): Latest reports suggest that the iPhone 5 features would include a near field communication technology or NFC which would be like a debit or credit card.
• (27-Jan-2012): Recent report from Foxconn suggests that iPhone 5 production is on its way indicating an iPhone 5 release date in June this year.
• (14-Jan-2012): Latest news about iPhone 5 release date suggests that Verizon’s 4G LTE infrastructure problems may delay the iPhone 5.
• (10-January-2012): Recent report from MyVoucherCodes.co.uk suggests that iPhone 5 release date is more popular than iPad 3 release date and Samsung Galaxy S 3. 
• (28-December-2011): Latest report from BGR suggests that Apple may release completely redesigned iPhone 5  in Fall 2012
• (24th November): iOS 5.1 Beta Reveals iPhone 5.
• (24th November): Reports suggest that iPhone 5 release date rumored to be late summer 2012.
• (19th November): iLounge reports that its very reliable source has got us some credible information about iPhone 5 release date, specs, and more news.
• (09th November): There are rumours confirming the iPhone 5 launch date being delayed due to the lack of the stability that Apple’s iDevices are known to come with.
• (21st September): Is Apple going to announce iPhone 5 on October 4? According to All Things D, Apple will held next big media event on October 4 to unveil the next generation iPhone 5.
• (16th September): Will iPhone 5 be completely redesigned? Check out what Case-Mate, a leading iPhone accessories maker says about iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S.
• (26th August): MacPost.net claims that they have received prototype images of iPhone 5 along with other part. 
• (25th August): Steve Jobs resign throws iPhone 5 release date into question.
• (24th August): Will iPhone 5 be A CDMA/GSM Dual-Mode world phone? Recent report suggests that next generation iPhone 5 will be able to connect to both GSM(AT &T, T-Mobile) and CDMA (Sprint, Verizon) networks.
• (17th August): Is Apple planning to release much awaited iPhone 5 on October 7? Recent report also suggest that Apple will start pre-orders for next iPhone on September 30.
• (11th August): One of the guys at ZAGG has posted iPhone 5 unboxing video.
• (1st August): Is Apple set to launch iPhone 5 in October?  All Things D says about iPhone 5 release date.
• (28th July): Is iPhone 5 release date set to 5th September? (from Italian iPhone blog)
• (28th July): According to the China Times, Apple is all set to launch iPhone 5 in the second week of September with an opening order of 4 million units.
• (6th July): As per the recent report from DigiTimes is claiming that Taiwan based manufacturer, Pegatron Technology has received order of 15 Million iPhone 5s from Apple.
• (1st July): Another report from DigiTimes claims that iPhone 5 release date should be somewhere in October. According to DigiTimes, Taiwan-based companies have begun to prepare components for the production of the iPhone 5 along with iPad 3 for an October release.
• (14th June): According to 9to5Mac, next generation iPhone reaches to its final stage of testing for September release.
• (10th June): Apple didn’t reveal anything about iPhone 5 release date at WWDC 2011.
• (5th June): Is iPhone 5 release date affected by battery supply issues? Recent reliable reports suggest that Apple’s appointed manufacturing plant of lithium ion batteries shut down due to recent quake in Japan.
• (4th June): Brian White, an analyst for Ticonderoga Securities has analyzed that Apple is going to release iPhone 5 in September 2011, not at WWDC.
• (17th May): Here is again a rumor about iPhone 5 launch date. In an exclusive talk with T3.com,  a sales representative from UK based retailer Phones 4U said that iPhone 5 release date is moved to 21st November 2011.
• (6th May): According to latest news, an AT&T customer representative confirms that Apple has informed AT&T not to expect the iPhone 5 in June or July 2011. iPhone 5 launch date may be pushed to September.
• (13th April): Here is again rumor that iPhone 5 release date is scheduled  to September or early 2012. According to press note by Avian Securities, Apple’s next gen iPhone 5 should go in production in July and will be available in September 2011 that leading us to predict that iPhone 5 will not hit stores till late

iPhone 5 price

The price will all depend on what carrier you choose to purchase your iPhone 5 with. The iPhone 5 price will be subsidized by all carriers and how much of the cost they will lower the iPhone 5 by will depend on the length of the contract you sign. Currently, the iPhone 5 will be available on AT&T, Verizon Wireless and Sprint, with more carriers coming in the future.

Blackberry Curve 9370. Specs, Features and Price 2012

Verizon Wireless enriches its collection of RIM handsets with the release of the BlackBerry Curve 9370. This phone can now be grabbed by fans in the U.S. through the network operator’s retail outlets as well as at its official website.

A look at the technical specifications of this hot gadget reveals an 800MHz processor along with 512MB RAM as well as internal memory of 1GB. This is supported by external memory offered by means of a 2GB microSD card which ships with the device. It can be replaced by another one with up to 32GB of storage capacity.

The Curve 9370 is running BlackBerry OS 7, With the latest version of its mobile platform, the company claims to offer the fastest and most efficient BlackBerry experience till date. The incorporated 1000mAh lithium-ion battery helps it offer talk time of up to 330 minutes or standby time of approximately 14.5 days. In addition to the standard RIM apps, you also have some social media ones like Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube, as well as messaging apps such as Google Talk, Windows Live and Yahoo! Messenger. Verizon include their apps for VZ Navigator, VZW Tones, V Cast Videos and Song ID. Productivity users will enjoy that the handset is preloaded with Documents To Go, which quickly allows us to create and edit MicrosoftOffice files.

 

The music and video player is able to handle H.264 and MPEG-4 video formats, but could only play them at a maximum resolution of 640×480. We can’t imagine too many people watching full-length movies on the tiny 2.44” display, so this isn’t a big hit against the device.

If you’re a fan of the BlackBerry Curve 9330, then chances are you’ll like the more streamlined design of the Curve 9370. It’s quite thin, coming in at 0.43” thick, and lightweight at 3.49 oz, which makes it quite comfortable to hold. Even though the Curve 9370 is made out of plastic, it feels reasonably durable for daily use, and we appreciate the textured soft-touch coating on the back, which provides for a nice grip.

Wrapped in a sub-$100 tag, the phone seems to be an apt choice for those who indulge in texting quite frequently. The device sports a QWERTY keypad along with an optical trackpad to allow smoother navigation, especially during web browsing sessions. Supporting this is a 2.44-inch transmissive HVGA TFT LCD screen with a resolution of up to 480 x 360p. The rear panel shows off a 5MP camera outfitted with digital zoom and flash.

Tagging along a two-year agreement and mail-in rebate charges, the Verizon Wireless BlackBerry Curve 9370 price is $99.99.

Ready for everything

No matter what you’re into, BlackBerry Curve 9370 smartphone has what you need to keep up, including a powerful processor and super fast browser. And with a 5 MP camera with flash, you’ll be ready to capture all those fun and memorable moments.

Camera

5.0 MP camera, Face Detection, Flash, Image Stabilization, Scene Modes, Geo–tagging, Digital Zoom

Video

VGA Video recording (640×480)

Music

Integrated speaker and microphone,Hands–free headset capable (3.5mm 4 Pole)

BlackBerry Media Player

Global Ready

Customers must activate pre–installed SIM Card and a Global Service plan or feature to enable roaming outside of the U.S. in GSM and UMTS Network.

International Roaming (CDMA) is available on all Verizon Wireless devices and does not require an activated SIM Card. (Global Data Plan or Feature is suggested)

For Outside of the U.S. Services, Rates, Coverage, and Countries by Technology please visit www.verizonwireless.com/global

Web

BlackBerry Internet Service(BIS) –add up to 11 email addresses to the BIS, including 10 supported email accounts and one BlackBerry email account

WiFi: 802.11 b/g/n enabled

Social Feeds

Social networking for BlackBerry smartphones

VZ Navigator capable

Assisted, standalone and simultaneous GPS

Visual Voice Mail capable

NFL Mobile capable

VCAST Media Manager capable

V CAST Videos capable

V CAST Tones capable

VCAST Song ID capable

Back Up Assistant

BlackBerry App World support

Communication

BlackBerry Enterprise Solution(BES) –works to provide functionality such as single mailbox integration, remote address book look–up and more (1 email address)

Text, Picture, and Video Messaging (MMS)

Instant Messaging applications for BlackBerry

Password protection and keyboard lock

Global Ready

English, French, and Spanish Language support

Hearing Aid Compatibility = M3

Device Supports Update–Download Upgrades Over the Air

Bluetooth

Bluetooth®(v2.1) inc. Stereo (A2DP), Headset (HSP), Hands–free (HFP), Serial Port (SPP), Dial–up Networking (DUN), Audio/Visual Remote Control Profile (AVRCP). OBEX Profiles: PBAP

Specifications

Network

Dual–band: 800 / 1900 MHz CDMA/EVDO Rev 0/A networks, Quad–Band EDGE: 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz

Dimensions

4.29 in x 2.36 in x 0.43 in

Weight 3.49 oz

Operating System

Powered by BlackBerry® 7 OS

Display

Display: 480 x 360 pixel HVGA+ color display , Transmissive TFT LCD , 2.44” (measured diagonally) , 16M colors

Keyboard

Full QWERTY Keyboard w/ Trackpad navigation

Battery

Standard Lithium Cell: 1000 mAh

Talk: 330 mins talk time OR

Standby: 14.5 days

SAR info: Head: 1.51 W/kg Body: 1.00 W/kg

Memory / Processor

Processor: 800 MHz

Memory: 1 GB Onboard Flash Memory, 2GB pre–installed MicroSD card, 512 MB RAM

MicroSD memory support: up to 32GB

The BlackBerry Curve 9370. The slim and stylish BlackBerry Curve 9370 is ergonomically designed with a comfortable and iconic keyboard for fast, accurate typing and an optical trackpad for easy, one-handed navigation.

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