The DoublePlay from LG targets multi-taskers with its duo-display set-up. Are two screens really better than one? Phone Scoop digs in to let you know.The LG DoublePlay brings a whole new meaning to the term “multitasking.” This unique Android smartphone has not one, but two displays that can be put to task.It is a sideways slider, which means it carriers some bulk to it. It is plain looking, made of simpler plastics, and doesn’t come off feeling like a high-end handset — it doesn’t feel cheap, either. Despite the thickness, it has a nice texture to the outer ...
Monthly Archives: November 2011
Motorola Admiral
The Admiral from Motorola pairs a touch display with a QWERTY keyboard in a monoblock design. This smartphone for Sprint will surprise you. Find out why.We had the opportunity to spend some time with the Motorola Admiral, a bar-style Android phone that has a touch screen and QWERTY keyboard on the front.This is a nice phone. It isn’t the thinnest or sexiest looking handset ever, but it’s looks are good enough and its very functional. The materials aren’t top-of-the-line, but they have a touch — almost rugged — feel to them that lends an air of confidence to the ...
HTC new Database Updated +3 Million IMEI
We’re please to inform that we just update the HTC Supernew Records Database with 3.000.000 IMEI (Mostly HTC Leo, Surround, HD7, Sensation, Wildfire, Desire, Desire HD, Desire S, HD2, Incredible S). Tweet Vote on HN ...
Samsung Captivate Glide, DoubleTime priced ahead
AT&T has released the pricing information for the upcoming Samsung Captivate Glide and Samsung DoubleTime smartphones that are due to be released on November 20. According to a post on AT&T’s website, the Captivate Glide will cost $149.99 with a new two-year contract, while the DoubleTime will set buyers back $49.99 with the same contract. Both smartphones feature full QWERTY keyboards, but the Captivate Glide features a larger display and faster, dual-core processor over the DoubleTime. Be sure to check out our hands-on with the Captivate Glide and DoubleTime in the ...
Samsung Galaxy Nexus now available
The Samsung Galaxy Nexus has finally gone on sale in the UK – but only in one store in London.Phones4U is the first store to be stocking the much-hyped Galaxy Nexus, and opened its doors at 8am to give customers the chance to pick up the world’s first Android 4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich handset.The phone, which features a 4.65-inch screen and a pin sharp 1280 x 720 resolution, will cost from £41 per month for a free phone – we’re hoping that price drops somewhat when other retailers start stocking ...
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 released in Germany
A modified version of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 is finally heading over to Germany after Samsung tweaked a few of the tablets features so that it was not infringing any patents.Back in August Apple managed to get an injunction set up against the tech company which prohibited the sale of the tablet in Germany.The ban was European wide but this was overturned but Germany stayed staunch in its decision and the tablet was taken off shelves and even stopped from being showcased at IFA 2011.New designThe newly designed tablet now goes under the moniker Galaxy Tab 10.1N and Samsung has revealed ...
T-Mobile Pushing Gingerbread to Samsung Galaxy S 4G
T-Mobile indicated via its support forums that it is now delivering the Android 2.3 Gingerbread update to the Samsung Galaxy S 4G. The update also adds camera enhancements, Wi-Fi enhancements, and a security patch. Tweet Vote on HN ...
Samsung Announces Encrypted NFC Chip
Samsung today announced the SENHRN1, a new system-in-package (SIP) near field communications (NFC) chip. The SENHRN1 was developed for use in mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets. The chip has the exact same footprint of a stand-alone NFC chip with pin-to-pin compatibility, but adds security and encryption tools. It includes 760Kb of storage for credit card and other account data, and a battery-off feature so it can be used to make purchases even if the smartphone or tablet has no battery power. It is compatible with the mobile payment systems being developed in Asia, Europe, and ...
Huawei to Buy Symantec Out
Huawei has agreed to buy the 49% stake in its Huawei-Symantec joint venture from Symantec for approximately $530 million. The two companies formed the joint venture in February 2008 and it has lost money ever since. Huawei believes that by owning the entire venture, it will shore up its ability to support business customers. Huawei has been blocked from acquiring certain companies in the U.S. due to security concerns. Having full control over the Huawei-Symantec joint venture adds to its own security products. The business was set up and operated in Hong Kong, but is still subject to ...
Verizon Announces the Casio Gz’One Ravine 2
Verizon Wireless and Casio today announced the Gz’One Ravine 2, a mil-spec rugged flip phone. The Ravine 2 meets mil-spec 810G for protection against immersion, water, shock and dust, vibration, salt fog, humidity, solar radiation, altitude, and low and high temperatures. It is global phone and can roam on overseas GSM networks, has push-to-talk capabilities, and comes preloaded with the Opera Mini browser. Other specs include a 3.2-megapixel camera with autofocus, flash and camcorder; GPS and VZNavigator; dual displays; Bluetooth 2.1+EDR; and support for microSD cards up to 32GB. The ...