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Toshiba TG02 and K01 Announced

mindfrost82 — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 16:46:13 +0000

Toshiba announced two new devices today at MWC10. They are both powered by a 1GHz Snapdragon processor and will run Windows Mobile.

Here's the details...

Toshiba TG02
4.1-inch WVGA capacitive touchscreen
Super-slim design (9.9mm)
Customized 3D user interface

Toshiba K01
4.1-inch OLED capacitive touchscreen
Side-sliding QWERTY keyboard
Slim body (12.9mm)
microSD memory card slot

Source: IntoMobile

Samsung Galaxy 2- Does it take you to the Androidosphere?

BigDiesel07 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 06:43:58 +0000

Androphones has it from several sources that Samsung will be launching a new Snapdragon powered Android device. Judging from the likely specifications, this will surely have enough rocket power to boost you to whatever galaxy you want to go to.

- 1 GHz Snapdragon
- 3.7 inch AMOLED touchscreen
- 5 MP camera
- 32 GB internal memory
- Android 2.1
- 3.5 mm jack
- and of course all the other goodies that make a decent smartphone, like GPS, WiFi and such.

The expected release date is sometime in the 2nd Quarter of 2010, but they advise us to look towards the MWC happening next month in Barcelona for an official revealing.

Source- Androphones via TomsHardware

Why everything is running an ARM A8 Cortex Chip

BigDiesel07 — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 03:15:35 +0000

In the following months, the mobilephere will be overtaken with several new devices and most of them will be running the same underlying chipset design. As any mobile power user will tell you, support for HD video and hardware-accelerated graphics are must-haves for future devices. What will most of these devices have in common? Several things actually. Nearly all will be based on the ARM Cortex A8 chipset, which means they are running the same basic chip with manufacturer-decided variations and branding schemes.

What is most exciting about this chipset is that HD video and hardware-accelerated graphics are now a reality for everybody. As a bonus, this chipset design also meets the 'required specs' that Windows Mobile 7 purportedly has. These specs include-

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Core requirements:
Processor: ARM v6+, L2 Cache, VFP, Open GL ES 2.0 graphics HW (QCOM 8k, Nvidia AP15/16* and TI 3430 all meet spec)
Memory: 256MB+ DRAM, 1G+ Flash (at least 512MB fast flash – 5MB/s unbuffered read @4K block size)
Display: WVGA (800×480) or FWVGA (854×480) 3.5” or greater diagonal
Touch: Multi-touch required
Battery: Sufficient to meet Days of Use LTK requirements.
Controls: Start, Back, Send and End are required (soft controls allowed as long as they are always present).

Following is a list of each 'branded ARM A8 processor' and their specifications. I have also listed an example device known to run that chip (is possible).

Make sure to check out this excellent explanation on the differences between the previous generation ARM 11 chipset and the new ARM Cortex A8 chipset if you want to get dirty with the details of why this is such an advancement in technology.

TEGRA

The Tegra chipset, manufactured by Nvidia, is to support

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Key features:

720p HD video capture and playback
The lowest power for demanding applications like 720p HD video
3D user interface that enhances browsing and content navigation
Premium HD video playback with NVIDIA® PureVideo® technology
Ability to access visually intensive online applications like mapping and gaming

Known Device- Zune HD

SNAPDRAGON

The Snapdragon chipset, designed by Qualcomm, has the following features-

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1 GHz CPU
600MHz DSP
Integrated 3G mobile broadband
Support for Wi-Fi® and Bluetooth® connectivity
Built-in seventh-generation gpsOne® engine with Standalone-GPS and Assisted-GPS modes
High-definition (720p) video decode, and multiple video codec support
High-performance 3D graphics – up to 22M triangles/sec and 133M 3D pixels/sec
High-resolution up to WXGA (1280x720) display support
12-megapixel camera support
Multiple audio codecs: (AAC+, eAAC+, AMR, FR, EFR, HR, WB-AMR, G.729a, G.711, AAC stereo encode)
Support for mobile broadcast TV (MediaFLO™, DVB-H and ISDB-T)
Support for Windows Mobile®, Android, and a number of Linux®-based operating systems
Qualcomm’s hybrid mode alternative solution

Known devices-

Windows Mobile- Acer neoTouch S200 F1, HTC HD2, Toshiba TG01, LG Monaco,
Android- Acer Liquid A1, HTC Dragon, Sony Xperia X3

ARMADA

The Armada chipset, made by Marvell, includes the following features-

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Scalable CPU core frequency and voltage for power-efficient operation
Tightly coupled DRAM controllers for low latency CPU access while supporting balanced I/O throughput
Hardware video acceleration to offer up to 1080p encode and decode
3D graphics acceleration at up to 45 million triangles per second (MT/s)
Suite of award-winning Qdeo video technology
Wide flexibility in I/Os spanning mobile devices (MIPI DSI/CSI/HSI/SlimBus, mobile DDR), consumer/embedded devices (PCIe, Ethernet, SATA, 5-in-1 card reader, desktop DDR) and generic (SDIO, eMMC, USB 2.0, parallel, and more)

OMAP

TI (the company, not the rapper) will be releasing their OMAP chipset, which will include-

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All of the devices feature hardware 2D/3D graphics acceleration except for the OMAP3610, OMAP3630/OMAP3640 are capable of 720p HD video playback, according to TI.Ti says all of the OMAP36xx SoCs offer support for XGA displays up to 1024 x 768 pixels, or WXGA displays up to 1280 x 800, and provide composite and S-Video TV output too. The devices include three high-speed USB 2.0 interfaces and one USB 2.0 On-The-Go interface, the company adds.

As you can tell, there are quite a few names to describe the same basic feature set. All and all, it looks to be quite an exciting time for phone launches. With Windows Mobile 7 set to be released sometime later this year, expect a bevy of devices with the ARM A8 chipset to be announced and launched. Already we have seen leaks of a possible HTC HD3 and the HTC Oboe, and more are sure to come!

Sources of information-

Nvidia Tegra Info- Nvidia.com

Qualcomm Snapdragon Info- Qualcomm.com

Marvell Armada Info- Marvell.com

TI OMAP Info- LinuxFordDevices.com

Possible HD3 Specs – Nov. 2010 Release Date

mindfrost82 — Tue, 26 Jan 2010 14:22:39 +0000

More than likely this will wind up being fake, but the Chinese site QQ.com has posted a spec sheet for the successor of the HD2, dubbed the HD3. According to the sheet, its expected release date November 2010 with a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU.

Other specs of interest:
- Running on Windows Mobile 7 - This would make sense if WM7 is on schedule for their planned release by the holidays.
- Features 1GB of RAM and ROM with 16GB of additional on-board storage - The RAM and ROM is possible since the T-Mobile HD2 was just reported as having this upgrade. The internal storage is less likely since that's a feature of the Diamond series, not the HD.
- Screen is 4.5" - Isn't the 4.3" screen on the HD2 large enough? This thing would really be a beast.
- Screen is 1280x800 pixels with 16 million colors and multitouch - This is could be very possible.
- Battery is 1800mAh - Given the specs, it makes sense to have a large capacity battery.
- Camera is 8.0MP with LED flash - The HD2 is 5MP, so this is also a possibility and would make it one of the better camera phones out there.
- Ports: HDMI, USB 2.0, and 3.5mm - A HDMI port would make the device thicker unless it uses a dongle of some sort.
- Includes WiMax and 4G (LTE?) radios - Could they really put LTE and WiMax in one device? Would they? This is unlikely.

So, what do you think? Rumor or fact?

Source: PocketNow

Motorola MOTOSPLIT Rendering

mindfrost82 — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 14:10:32 +0000

We've already seen the Morotola Backflip that's coming to At&t this year, but now its time for another new design concept from Motorola, the MOTOSPLIT. Taking a queue from Nokia (there was the Nokia 5510 and the 6800), the rendering to the left (click on it to view the full size) has a split qwerty keyboard and will be running Android.

The guess is that the keyboard will slide open rather than flip. Its also rumored to have the highly popular 1GHz Snapdragon processor. It is expected to arrive on At&t in the third quarter this year.

Source: GSMArena

HTC Bravo Headed To T-Mobile?

mindfrost82 — Wed, 20 Jan 2010 17:41:29 +0000

The HTC Bravo is very similar to the Nexus One. It features a 3.7" touchscreen, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, and HSDPA/HSUPA. The biggest difference is that it includes HTC's SenseUI. Rumor has it that this device will also land on T-Mobile, just as the Nexus One is. The source also says it may be free on a two-year contract on plans that are $57+/month.

Click on the image to view the original size.

Update: This may be T-Mobile UK, not T-Mobile US. This hasn't been confirmed yet.

Source: Slashgear

Dual-Core Snapdragon Coming In 2010

mindfrost82 — Fri, 08 Jan 2010 14:10:39 +0000

There's been a lot of hype over the new 1GHz Snapdragon processor that is just now starting to show up in high-end phones like the HD2 and Nexus One. Now that it is becoming the hottest processor available, Qualcomm has announced its successor, with speeds of 1.3GHz and 1.5GHz.

The first one is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8X50A, a 45nm version of the current chip and clocked at 1.3GHz. They will begin sending that one to manufacturers for testing later this January, with devices being released by the end of the year.

The Qualcomm Snapdragon 8X72 is a dual-core Snapdragon with twin 1.5GHz Scorpion cores, and is also expected to be out before the end of the year. There's no clarification is this processor will be in manufacturer's hands for testing by the end of the year, or if that's when we'll start seeing devices released.

Source: Slashgear

WM6.5 Can’t Decode 720p HD Video?

mindfrost82 — Mon, 04 Jan 2010 14:11:02 +0000

As we've known for a while, the Acer Liquid Android device has a processor from the Snapdragon family, just as the HD2 has, however, it has been determined that the HD2, or any WM6.5 device for that matter, cannot play 720p HD video. This is obviously not a Qualcomm issue since the Snapdragon processor can obviously handle the playback on Android, so the limitation boils down to Windows Mobile. One source says the issue may go away once Windows Mobile is upgraded to run on the Windows CE 6 core instead of its current Windows CE 5 core.

It looks like Qualcomm doesn't want to wait around for that though. They've posted a job opening on their LinkedIn page asking for some talented developers to solve the decoding issue on Windows Mobile.

Source: PocketNow

LG eXpo Reviewed

mindfrost82 — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 13:56:23 +0000

The folks over at PhoneScoop had the opportunity to review the recently announced LG eXpo, coming to At&t. Overall, it got a pretty good rating with a few downsides. They said the phone feels solid, but they had some complaints about the resistive screen and the fingerprint sensor/D-Pad.

In addition to unlocking the phone, the fingerprint sensor can also be used to control access to other applications (SMS, E-Mail, etc). One thing they were really impressed by was the keyboard, calling it "fantastic". There's no pictures of LG's UI, and Phonescoop reports that its mostly a stock WM6.5 with the optional LG UI available.

"Turning to the projector, which they call a “neat accessory”, they note it was large but battery friendly and projected what was on the screen. They noted it was not what they called “super bright” but even in a well-lit environment they were able to make out everything it projected. The projector is capable of a 40 inch image at 8 feet."

Source: Phonescoop via WMPowerUser

LG eXpo Coming To At&t Dec. 7th

mindfrost82 — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:44:58 +0000

At&t and LG Electronics announced today that the eXpo (also known as the LG IQ for Telus) will be coming to At&t on Dec. 7th. It has a sliding keyboard, 3.2" screen, 5MP camera, 1GHz Snapdragon processor, Windows Mobile 6.5, and a 1500mAh battery. Its also setup to handle (the optional) DLP pico projector, being the first phone in the US to support it.

It will be available on Dec. 7th at www.att.com/lgexpo for US$ 199.99 after mail-in rebate. The LG Mobile Projector will be available in the coming weeks for US$ 179.99.

Source: The::Unwired

LG Snapdragon Android Phone in Q2 2010?

mindfrost82 — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 14:00:03 +0000

Have you heard enough about the new high-end Android phones coming out? Well we have another one for you! LG has announced that it will have an Android phone with the almighty Snapdragon processor coming out in Q2 2010. Apparently it will be available in the Korean market at first, so it might be a while before it makes its way over here.

Source: Slashgear

Acer Announces neoTouch (F1) & beTouch

mindfrost82 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 20:39:26 +0000

Acer has finally announced their two new WM6.5 smartphones, the neoTouch and beTouch. The previously code-named F1 is the high-end neoTouch with its Snapdragon processor.

The price range will be around $259 to $481 and fully unlocked and unbranded.

Source: Slashgear

The Acer beTouch E100 and E101 both have 3.2-inch WQVGA touchscreens, 12mm thick casings and the same Qualcomm 7225 528MHz processor. There’s also a 2-megapixel camera, Windows Mobile 6.5 with IE Mobile 6, and Bluetooth 2.0+EDR. The differentiating factor is 3G: the E100 has quadband GSM and dualband HSDPA support, while the E101 makes do with quadband GSM and EDGE.

Meanwhile the Acer beTouch E200 has largely the same specifications as the E100, but adds in a slide-down numeric keypad. It keeps the HSDPA support, but boosts the camera to 3-megapixels, adds GPS and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR support.

Finally, the Acer neoTouch S200 gets Qualcomm’s 1GHz Snapdragon processor, a 3.8-inch WVGA touchscreen, quadband GSM and triband HSPA. There’s a 5-megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash, WiFi b/g and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, together with GPS, an accelerometer and 3.5mm headphone jack.

HTC Dragon – Android version of the Leo

mindfrost82 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 17:28:50 +0000

It appears as though the HTC Dragon will be the Android version of the much anticipated Leo/HD2, with the 1GHz Snapdragon processor and all!

It looks as though it has a 4.3 inch capacitive touchscreen, a row of touch-sensitive hardware buttons and even a trackball! It could also have the LED flash!

There's rumors that its probably a GSM device, but Verizon has been branding the term 3G on their devices lately as well.

So if this really is the Android cousin to the Leo, and if it comes to the US around the same time, which flavor will you get? WinMo or Android?

Source: Pocketnow

Sony Xperia X3 Going Android? Snapdragon too?!?

mindfrost82 — Mon, 19 Oct 2009 16:12:58 +0000

As if there wasn't enough Android news in the market, there's some new leaked images of the Sony Xperia X3, which will have Android as its OS as opposed to WinMo like the original Xperia and the X2 did. To the right, you'll see a leaked image from 4PDA.info. It is expected to be released around January 2010 with some nice specs.

It is rumored to have the 1GHz Snapdragon processor along with an 8-megapixel autofocus camera, yes, we said 8! It will have a 4 inch 852 x 480 capacitive touchscreen with dualband HSPA, WiFi b/g and GPS.

Source: Slashgear

Hands-On HTC HD2

mindfrost82 — Fri, 16 Oct 2009 19:32:08 +0000

This may be a bit older in the news, especially since this is one of the most anticipated devices coming out and pictures have been leaked all over, but we still can't get over how sexy this phone looks, despite its big screen. We've heard rumors its coming to the US Q1 2010, but we don't know what carrier or what the price tag will be.

If these pictures don't make you want one, I don't know what will! This thing is sleek, sexy, and one of the hottest looking smartphones to come. Not to mention, it has the fastest processor we've seen, not to mention a 5-megapixel camera (with dual-LED flash), integrated GPS, WiFi, microSD slot, FM radio, digital compass and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Click Read More to see more pics!

Source: IntoMobile

Rumor or Fact? Leo/HD2 is Sprint Adonis?

mindfrost82 — Wed, 14 Oct 2009 15:23:30 +0000

Only time will tell. PPCGeeks user boredmug has reported that a Sprint Rep (of unknown status or position) said the HTC Leo/HD2 will be called the Sprint Adonis and will be released around Christmas time.

This doesn't appear to have been reported anywhere else since all links point back to PPCGeeks, but if the rumor is true, this is great news since the Leo appears to be one of the most sought after phones coming out.

With T-Mobile rumored to be releasing it, this would be a great move for Sprint and could possibly pull people away from the Verizon Wireless Imagio.

We can only wait and hope.