Cell Phone Reviews

Reviews On Nokia E5-00 Unlocked Phone

2010-11-05T05:18:00.000-07:00

Nokia seems to continue the attact against its contenders with releasing several phones including the Nokia E5-00 phone. The E5-00 is the latest messaging phone that comes with aphysical qwerty keyboard that sits right under the soft keys.

As a candy bar like most of blackberry phones, the Nokia E5-00 is similar to E72 that has been rolled out on the late Q4 2009. This phone is also based on Symbian S60 3rd edition like its sibling. For camera, this messaging phone has a 5MP camera with a 4x zoom and a single LED flash.The important features of the Nokia E5-00:

Unlocked quad-band GSM cell phone compatible with 850/900/1800/1900 frequencies and US/International 3G compatibility via 850/1900/2100 UMTS/HSDPA plus GPRS/EDGE capabilities
3G-enabled messaging phone with full QWERTY keyboard; push e-mail and calendars via Microsoft Exchange and Lotus Notes Traveler
GPS with free Ovi Maps navigation; 5-megapixel camera/camcorder; Wi-Fi networking; Bluetooth stereo music; microSD memory expansion
Up to 5.5 hours of 3G talk time, up to 705 hours (29+ days) of standby time; released in August, 2010
What's in the Box: handset, rechargeable battery, charger, 2 GB microSD card, connectivity cable, wired stereo headset, user guide

Beside the responsive full qwerty keyboard, the Nokia a good option if you look for a messaging phone that features middle-range phone including a 5MP camera.

Amazon price: $238.00 $199.99 (save 38%)

Motorola CITRUS, Samsung Continuum and Zeal Be Rolled Out on Nov 11 At Verizon

2010-11-03T02:15:00.000-07:00

Three phones for Verizon will be rolled out sooner on November 11, the Motorola Citrus, Samsung Continuum and Samsung Zeal. It seems that Verizon continues the onslaught of new phones before holiday season this year.

The Motorola Citrus WX455 will arrive with Android 2.1 and a 3 inch screen display with 320x240 QVGA resolution. It also has 3MP camera, Wi-Fi, EVDO Rev A, Bluetooth, 2GB microSD card pre-installed, and will also make use of the Microsoft Bing Search and Bing Maps. From the specs we immediately notice that the Citrus is an entry-levelphone.

The next is the Samsung Continuum i400 that will come with enhanced features as the newest Samsung Galaxy S Smartphone. It is based on Android 2.2 aka Froyo and runs on a 1 GHz Hummingbird processor. It will feature a main 3.4" 480x800 WVGA Super AMOLED display at the top and a smaller 1.8" 96x480 'ticker' Super AMOLED display at the bottom for showing alerts and messages without having to use as much battery. Also included is a 5MP autofocus camera and LED flash that supports 720p video recording, DivX video playback, 3.5mm headset jack, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, EVDO Rev A, Bluetooth, 2GB of internal memory (384MB RAM / 512MB Flash), and will come with an 8GB microSDHC card pre-installed.

The last is the Samsung Zeal that has similar features to the Alias 2. The features of the Zeal are an E-Ink QWERTY keyboard, a 2.6" 240x320 QVGA display that can be opened in portrait or in landscape mode, 2MP camera, Bluetooth, and a microSD card slot. At this point, we're not sure if the Zeal will have anything different from the Alias 2, as both use the same U750 model number.

With those many new mobile phones in this month, we have a bunch of options. So, check them out..

Review On Nokia C6 Unlocked Phone - White

2010-11-01T05:54:00.000-07:00

As one of the leading manufacturer, Nokia want to overcome the failed N97 by combining the right ingredients of their new phones: the Nokia N8, C7, and Nokia C6.

The Nokia C6 has a similar design to the N97 mini but comes with a physical qwerty keyboard that is revealed when we slide the handset. The C6 also ships a 3.2-inch resistive touchscreen display that automatically adjusts according to the orientation. For operating system, it is sad to say that the device only runs Symbian S60 5th Edition not the latest Symbian^3 like the N8.
For camera, it has a 5MP camera featuring an LED flash, while the front features a small QVGA camera for video calls. The rear camera can also take VGA videos at 30 frames per second.

Other important features of the Nokia C6 unlocked phone as follows:

Fast 3G connectivity with broadband-like speeds via 850/1900/2100 MHz UMTS/HSDPA.
Integrated assisted GPS (A-GPS) receiver with free Ovi Maps enables you to find your route quickly and easily, whether walking or driving. Use the Walk pedestrian navigation to find your way, or the voice-guided Drive navigation to find the best route.
3.2-inch touchscreen with responsive, tactile feedback (640 x 360 pixels, 16.7 million colors). Includes orientation and proximity sensors, ambient light detector, and brightness control.
Personalize your home screen with widgets that bring live updates from your favorite social networks (includes pre-loaded Facebook and MySpace apps)
Slide-out full QWERTY keyboard
5-megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom, LED flash, automatic location tagging (Geotagging), auto-focus lens
Video capture capabilities with recording up to 640 x 480 pixels and up to 30 fps (secondary camera for video calls on compatible networks; QVGA).
Digital audio/video player with compatibility for MP3, WMA, and AAC/eAAC+ formats
FM radio (requires headset to be attached)
Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g) for accessing home and corporate networks as well as hotspots while on the go.
Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.0) includes profiles for communication headset, hands-free car kits, and the A2DP Bluetooth profile--enabling you to wirelessly stream your music to a pair of compatible Bluetooth stereo headphones or speaker dock.
Memory expansion via microSD card slot with support for optional cards up to 16 GB.
SMS and MMS messaging with common inbox
Instant messaging via AIM, Yahoo! Messenger, MSN Live, and Google Talk
Supports e-mail accounts from more than a thousand ISPs (SMTP, IMAP4, POP3), as well as Gmail, Yahoo! mail and Hotmail. People who use Microsoft Exchange at work can access their e-mail using the Mail for Exchange mobile e-mail client, which comes pre-loaded (an Exchange e-mail account is required and your Exchange Administrator must have enabled your account for synchronization).
Full HTML Web browser with support for JavaScript Flash Lite 3.1 and Flash video
Watch YouTube videos right in the browser--no need to launch a separate player
RSS reader feeds
Airplane mode allows you to listen to music while the cellular connectivity is turned off

The Nokia C6 comes to re-mix the ingredients of smartphone that suit to customers' need with adding some features and reducing the others including the price.

Amazon price: ~~$351.00~~ $249.99 (save 29%)

Motorola Droid 2 Global Be Available in White And Black

2010-11-01T00:25:00.001-07:00

Based on the photos from Costco's inventory system, the Motorola Droid 2 will be released in black and white in this quarter in the time for holiday season at Verizon Wireless. This new handset will be offered at $199.99 for two years agreement.

The Droid 2 Global will run on 1.2GHz processor and can access both Verizon's 3G network and WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA networks of carriers in Europe. It also has full Qwerty keyboard a 5 MP camera with dula LED flash and auto focus. For operating system, the Droid 2 Global runs the latest Android 2.2 aka Froyo.

Traffic Text Messaging Will Reach 6.1 Billion By End of 2010

2010-10-29T04:30:00.000-07:00

Mobile users now is continue to skyrocket, as well as with text messaging service that is always presented to users of mobile phones with any brand.

Related to this, it's interesting look at the results of a recent study from the International Telecommunications Union (ITU), an institute under the auspices of the United Nations this.

As reported by news.cnet, mentioned that about 6.1 trillion text messages will be sent at the end of 2010. As each second estimated 200 thousand people sent text messages every second. As a result the number has tripled in the last three years.

Today mobile phones have been available for 90 percent of the world's population. ITU estimates that there will be 5.3 billion mobile phone subscribers at the end of this year.

WinAmp version of Android Now Available on Android Market

2010-10-28T05:27:00.000-07:00

For music lovers, would be familiar with the application of music player, WinAmp. No doubt the application is an application that must exist, especially in his own PC. Now, the application made by Nullsoft is not only presented to the user's PC only. Because the Android platform smartphone users too, will soon be able to enjoy these applications later. Based on reliable sources, beta version of WinAmp application for Android is already available.

Interestingly with this application buried in Android smartphone, users can synchronize their smartphone with WinAmp libraries on the user's PC, either via USB or Wi-Fi (wireless). However, for synchronization using Wi-Fi channels at least on the PC has installed the beta version of WinAmp 5:59.

As in the WinAmp application in general, the screen on the Android version of WinAmp also can display song info, album, and the duration of the song currently playing. Not only that, some excess WinAmp version of Android will be ready to be enjoyed by users of the Android smartphone platform.

For Android users who can not wait to get these applications, just visit the Android Market. How about it, want to try?

Esia Bakrie Telecom Launches Starlight Phone

2010-10-27T05:24:00.000-07:00

Thursday, October 21, 2010, Esia Bakrie Telecom launch Starlight are presented for young people. By taking the tag line "Different flame, flame Style", Esia Starlight claimed will steal the attention of young people of Indonesia. In fact, this phone is considered a superior product Esia showing the value of innovation that is widely imitated dive operators.

Armed with superior features 'Dynamic Light Notification', this phone will display the various combination of light rays as a marker of a variety of activities using this phone. No fewer than 10 variations of 'dynamic light notification "which will enliven the display light on this phone. Interestingly the pattern (pattern) the LEDs will vary, depending on the type of notification. For example, when there is incoming call notification will be different from the LEDs when the incoming sms.

In addition to Dynamic Light Notification feature, this phone is also enriched with an application for Facebook, Twitter, Yahoo Messenger, and also an FM radio which is very loved by young people today. As bundling Esia cell phone so far, official Esia Starlight is also relatively affordable. With pocket 199,000 rupiahs (before tax) of potential users are able to redeem this phone on the market.

HP Tablet PC Slate 500 Finally Officially Announced

2010-10-26T05:19:00.000-07:00

Hewlett Packard (HP) has finally announced the launch of its Tablet PC specification titled HP Slate 500. As a result the confusion associated with the latest tablet PC from HP is also fulfilled.

Windows 7 Tablet platform will come with a promising specification which had been expected to be presented in a tablet PC made by HP this. Like the Intel Atom Z540 1.86 GHz, the chip Graphics Media Accelerator 500, 8.9 inch screen with a resolution of 1024x600 pixels, and two cameras, including a 3 MP sensor camera in the rear. In addition, the tablet PC is also equipped with 'HDMI dock' to display video images into television with a resolution of 'high definition'.

Officially tablets made by HP this will be available on Friday sold online in the United States. The price reportedly in the range of 799 dollars. For the international market Slate 500 will come later. For that we'll wait.

Video Update on Sony Ericsson X10 Eclair Appears Again

2010-10-25T05:15:00.000-07:00

Android 2.1 Update for Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 today is still in the process of 'maturation'. However, through blogs.sonyericsson, video on Android 2.1 update that runs on mobile phones has been posted, of course with a few improvements.

This video is posted a second time associated with the mobile phone firmware update. In the video duration 2 minutes 51 seconds was mentioned a bit about the features of Timescape, Social Phonebook, and others.

With the release of this video, is expected to update the firmware for the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 will soon be enjoyed users. For that we'll wait.

Office 365, Cloud-Based Service from Microsoft office

2010-10-24T04:19:00.000-07:00

Microsoft Corp. recently announced Microsoft Office 365, cloud-based service that provides services such as Microsoft Office, SharePoint Online, Exchange Online and Online Lync are up-to-date.

Division President of Microsoft Office, Kurt DelBane, as quoted PULSAonline via slashgear revealed that Office 365 is the best of the productivity side, all covered in a cloud-based services.

365 parties in the development of Microsoft's office works closely with existing customers. As a result the cloud services that are designed also claimed to meet the various needs of customers. Interestingly segmentation divides the Microsoft Office services at 365 based on the scale of the prospective customers.

Currently, Microsoft's new Office will test the 365 with thousands of organizations in 13 countries and territories around the world. This beta version will also be expanded to include more organizations from time to time. The general Office 365 will be available in 40 countries in 2011.

Nokia C5-03: A Mid-level Smartphone With Enhanced Features

2010-10-21T08:35:00.000-07:00

Nokia re-introduces the latest smart phone, C5-03. Similar to X6, this latest smartphone is based on Symbian OS ^ 1 aka S60 5th edition. A bit strange indeed, considering the other new series such as C6-01 had to be present with the Symbian ^ 3).

Even so Nokia C5-03 is scheduled to continue presenting ciamik features, such as 3.2-inch resistive touch screen resolution of 360x640 pixels (nHD), 5 MP camera, Wi-Fi, and GPS. For the GPS service, will be accompanied by features of Ovi Maps plus navigation facilities via voice. Data connection will be presented the 3G, with HSDPA (10.2Mbps) and HSUPA (2Mbps).

Not much different from other Nokia smartphones, C5-03 equipped facility that allows users to manage email, either as webmail or POP3 through the features of Nokia Messaging. Meanwhile, for users of office also provided service options Mail for Exchange.

Not enough there, even prospective users will find features 'quick setup wizard' to Ovi Mail settings, and other email accounts. Later, the prospective users of the Nokia C5-03 also will be offered the ability to access to Ovi and Ovi Music Store. As a result, new content and fun can be downloaded and enjoyed immediately.

Based on the initial specification, Nokia C5-03 will be equipped with a capacity of 1000 mAh battery. Power is claimed to be used to play music up to 35 hours non-stop.

Color choices available later on the Graphite Black, Lime Green, Petrol Blue, and Aluminum Grey.

Dual-Boot Meego and Maemo For Nokia N900 Coming Soon

2010-10-15T06:48:00.000-07:00

Good news for Nokia N900 smartphones users. What was promised a few months ago related to the N900 will be available soon . As quoted from the Meego mentioned that the PR 1.3 update will be coming soon for the Nokia N900.

Interestingly, the new software update will enable Nokia N900 to run dual-boot system (dual OS): the Maemo and the Meego. With the presence of a dual-boot system, Nokia has more chance to develop apps for their smart phones. For example: Qt and Qt-based applications on the Maemo Mobiliy APIs. In fact, these applications can be developed through a single PC, with Qt Creator. Then can just test it on both operating systems on the Nokia N900.

Unfortunately, there is no information when the new OS will be rolled out. Just wait..

Windows Phone 7 Update Be Available On January 2011

2010-10-15T05:17:00.000-07:00

Windows Phone 7 (WP7) was launched October 11. Although recorded quite impressive, some 'shortcomings' appeared on the latest operating system from Microsoft this.

Now, after patching a few weaknesses in WP7 earlier, Microsoft plans to release updated versions of these operating systems. It was reported that the software update for WP 7 will be available in January next year.

Later, in addition to closing the 'gap' that there is an update WP 7 will also bring some new features, one of which is copy-paste feature. As is known, copy-paste feature is the highly anticipated feature that users of WP7.

Other features that will be included as WP 7 will update the features 'turn by turn voice navigation', a GPS navigation feature that can be done only through the speech (voice). And, the integration of cloud-based storage media "Microsoft SkyDrive" also claimed to be any better later on.

Nokia C3, C6 & E5: QWERTY for Middle-end

2010-07-11T22:00:00.000-07:00

Since long ago Nokia Mobile Phone did not introduce new phones to the audience. Well, recently the vendor released three new mobile phone series namely C3, C6 and E5. Uniquely, the three-generation mobile phones this one together using a QWERTY keypad model.

The difference is, the structure design is a candybar C3 and E5 usual, while the C6-shaped slider. C6 QWERTY keypad hidden behind the screen, which can be removed by sliding sideways. Among these three latest series, the most widely C6 screen.

In terms of features, all three to accommodate access to different email accounts, Instant Messenger (IM) and social networking services. So via mobile-phone users will be able to update and monitor the status of various social networking accounts directly from its homes creen. Not much different from the ability of the new Sony Ericsson mobile phones: Zylo and Spiro

For business connectivity, they also have Wi-Fi equipped port, for backing-up connection from the cellular network. Nokia C3 only supplied the internal memory of 55 Mb, in contrast to C6 and E5 which reached 200MB and 250MB. Nevertheless, there remains an alternative choice of data storage, via an external memory slot up to 16 and 32GB.

Nokia C3 data network only supports quadband GSM network, unlike the C6 and E5 is capable of reaching HSDPA and 3G. Naturally, presumably if Nokia C3 is positioned to target the entry level segment. Nokia plans C6 would be released around 220 Euros. For Nokia E5 approximately 180 Euros. And, the price of Nokia C3 around 90 Euros. Estimated revenue stamp does not include taxes and other duties.

Cell Phone Tips: How To Save Battery

2010-07-11T20:21:00.000-07:00

For those who have a habit for hours with the phone, which became the main trouble of course is low battery. Surely, must wait for hours to recharge. You have to stop your enjoyment and comfort cut for several hours. Moreover, if the battery is discharged at the crucial moment or in the way, upset the liver made.

And you know, it is often not because the battery runs out frequently using that call. Rather, there are some features and services participating in the phone takes your phone battery.

Well • To avoid the tedious particulars of such, here are some ways to avoid and reduce the use of the battery in your cell phone. Here's the description:

Dim the lights display
Dim lighting is a good idea if it is in the phone screen is dark or dim room. This will help reduce the use of battery power is absorbed by these lights. Moreover, the existence of minimal display light in the room light is not too crucial. Section, the main lights in the phones are quite capable of supporting the required light phone.

Reduce volume
Longer bear to listen to music from radio, mp3 or video, so that no wasteful batteries Lower volume. Obviously, the longer the battery will be more efficient if multimedia was turned off.

Manual Email check
In most smart phone users are spoiled with push email. But you know, if the service turns out to suck energy. Now, choose where your smart phone to be 'dead' because of low battery, or phone fixed prime, although you have to manually check email.

Oops, do not forget to turn off wireless network
Check your cell phone, whether wireless network is active or not. If it is on, immediately turn off. Often we forget to disable Bluetooth or Wi-Fi. Activating wireless network will suck the battery energy.

Battery Check
For users of smart phones, this could be done by installing a battery energy indicator applications. There are some applications that inform the condition of your cell phone battery.

For instance, iPhone users can use applications and myBatteryLife Battery Go. Both these applications inform how the remaining battery energy and to predict how your phone is able aspirated for Telephone, play music, video or online.

BattStat can help you figure out how long the battery can survive and how far the temperature of the heat.

You can also find good battery like: Seidio Innocell 1750 mAh Battery for your smartphone: Droid Incredible..

BlackBerry Curve 9300, Similar With Javelin But Sports 3G

2010-07-11T20:06:00.000-07:00

RIM BlackBerry is rumored to be releasing new products labeled the BlackBerry Curve 9300. In terms of appearance does exactly the combination of the BlackBerry Curve 8900 Javelin and the BlackBerry Curve 8520 , where the navigation comes with a trackpad.

In contrast to the Javelin, the BlackBerry Curve 9300 is believed to have adopted 3G technology, which would make access to the virtual world faster and smoother. However, when compared with the Javelin, Curve 9300 screen will sport 'standard' or common screen display. Javelin resolution is smaller than 320x240 pixels (QVGA).

The BlackBerry 9300 has 3.2 MP camera, with the ability to create maximum QVGA size video. Wi-Fi and Bluetooth stereo are also available. There has been no clarity about which operating system will be used either OS 5 or 6. In addition, the official release of the RIM's time is not yet known with certainty, including its official price.

iPhone 4G, Available in White?

2010-05-24T18:49:00.000-07:00

The launching of the iPhone's 4th generation (4G) from Apple is still await. .

Apple iPhone 3G is rumored to be available in two color casing. We found in some some web sites that the Apple phone is available a white color, not just in black. And now, some stunning renderings of iPhone 4G / HD in full white color has surfaced to give us an idea on how the real thing in this color variant may look like.

4G iPhone aka iPhone HD is scheduled to be announced on 7 June a long with the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) in 2010, which will take place at Moscone West, San Francisco. iPhone OS 4 is also expected to be released at the same event.

HTC mobile Released In 2010 Able To Be Upgrade to Froyo

2010-05-23T22:48:00.000-07:00

The HTC vendor confirms that their smartphones launched in the year of 2010 can be updated to Android 2.2 Froyo. In accordance with the quoted news from Pocket-Lint, HTC will provide an update android Froyo in this midyear.

Surely, the mobile phones's users have been waiting for HTC 2.2 Android Froyo and expecting to quickly access for upgrading. However, the HTC only confirms that the update can only be given on smart phones released in 2010 including the Google Nexus One, the Legend, the Desire, and the HTC Droid Incredible. (Note: you can manually update Android 2.2 Froyo for your Google Nexus One..)

Unfortunately, the HTC mobile phones released before 2010 have not been confirmed whether they get an upgrade of Android 2.2 Froyo or not.

Samsung C5010 Squash And E1170: For Low-end Market

2010-05-18T05:05:00.000-07:00

For the vendors, the low-end markets still look very potential that is able to give many advantages. We notice the new release of low end user phones targeted to the fans of simple mobile phones.

Some people are not too interested with full-featured mobile phones as they prefer to phone with standard functions, ie for making and receiving call and SMS. For example: Samsung, they want to get their luck by launching the low end segment phones: the Samsung C5010 Squash and E1170. The C5010 is more powerful than the Samsung E1170 with 3G technology and a dual camera for video call.

Meanwhile, the E1170 is not more than a basic mobile phone as it is solely for making and receiving call as well as SMS, even no radio features in this very basic phone.

Nokia X6 and 5230's Latest Firmware has been Released

2010-05-01T10:42:00.000-07:00

Smartphones have to update the operating system software / firmware frequently in order to achieve better performance. A firmware upgrade is, of course, useful to make the system faster, the batteries more durable , and so forth.

Several time ago the latest firmware for the Nokia 5800 XpressMusic was released and now, Nokia re-launches the latest firmware for their two smart phones, namely Nokia X6 and 5230.

For the future, both Nokia X6 and 5230 will also get the software of over-the-air (OTA) and Video Flash updated application phase 3 and later versions of 2.0 and Ovi Ovi Sync music.

As usual, the firmware update is available via PC applications: Nokia Software Updater, which can be downloaded at http://europe.nokia.com/support/download-software/device-software-update#

Both Nokia smartphones will get the latest version of the touchscreen web browser (version 7.2). In addition, the existing of Ovi maps in both devices will be integrated with Lifecasting, which allows the users to share location with their friends on Facebook.

WiLink 7.0 Solution: GPS, WLAN, Bluetooth and FM in A Single Chip

2010-04-29T18:19:00.000-07:00

A Great breakthrough was made by Texas Instruments. With WiLink 7.0 Solution, they succeeded in creating a single chip that is able to support for four radio technology, ie, WiFi (WLAN), GPS, Bluetooth and FM radio.

With a 65 nanometers chip, the WiLink 7.0 is able to provide solutions to reduce production cost up to 30% and reduce the chip dimensions up to 50% for four those features. For the future, this product will be displayed at grand events, the Mobile World Congress 2010 in Texas Instruments booth (IT).

According to vice president and general manager of TI wireless connectivity solution, Haviv Ilan, Texas Instruments was happy with their success to answer market issues, with the finding of a single chip for WLAN, GPS, Bluetooth and FM.

As a result, this success makes Texas Instruments become one of leading companies with a commitment to go one step ahead. With these features, WiLink 7.0 Solution at least has opened new revolution for technology equipment and connections of global interaction, including cellular technologies (mobile phone).

Nokia Serie C2 : The Leaked New Nokia Phone

2010-04-28T11:25:00.000-07:00

Although the Nokia N8 sensation doesn't disappear yet (the N8 finally has been released), again, Nokia makes another sensation. They are again supposed to release new variant of Nokia mobile phone for middle end users.

It appears that there was a new Nokia product that will be produced, namely "Nokia C2." Based on predictions, the phone that will be the little brother to the recently announced C3, C5 or C6, C2, seems to support for S40 platform. One of the interesting thing of Nokia C2 is the shape. Nokia C2 seen has a unique shape that is reminiscent of the Nokia 6800.

on the sketch, the Nokia C2 features QVGA touch screen (320x240 pixels). The keyboard is predicted using e-ink technology. In addition, the C2 has split QWERTY keyboards and 2 MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics.

Google Maps Become Smart: New Feature To Display 3D

2010-04-27T13:46:00.000-07:00

Google, the leading Search engine company, has introduced a 3D display features in its Google map service namely Earth View. It displays a 3D perspective view.

This feature is very different from the satellite view. Earth view will be available on the web browser, by installing the plugin from http://earth.google.com/plugin/.

You are allowed to see a display of some interesting places like the Pyramids in Egypt, the Taj Mahal, the great Wall of China, Petronas tower and others. Indeed, Google's 3D maps is not much different from the standard Google maps application, only there are special technology to display Earth View more flexible on the browser to create a 3D perspective.

However, the buildings or places that is supported by the earth view are still limited in number. For future, surely Google will increase this feature.

The Google Earth Plugin is currently available for the following operating systems and web browsers:

Microsoft Windows (2000, XP, Vista, and 7)

* Google Chrome 1.0+
* Internet Explorer 7+ (32-bit)
* Firefox 2.0+
* Flock 1.0+

Apple Mac OS X 10.4 and higher (Intel and PowerPC)

* Safari 3.1+
* Firefox 3.0+

BlackBerry Bold 9650 and Pearl 9100 : The Latest BlackBerry Phones

2010-04-26T22:29:00.000-07:00

After just being a rumor, finally RIM (Research in Motion) officially introduced the latest line-up products: the BlackBerry Bold 9650 and Pearl 9100.

Blackberry 9650 mobile phone has a navigation trackpad, and a full QWERTY keypad with comfortable layout. For operating system, the Bold 9650 doesn't feature 6.0 version yet. The new Bold has a 3.2 MP camera resolution, digital 2x zoom, autofocus and image stabilization as well as a flash to get better pictures.

The Bold 9650 has suppotrted for TFT LCD with 480x360 pixels resolution. To access the Internet via hot spot, the BlackBerry Bold 9650 provides Wi-Fi b / g. It also features 3G, GPS and Bluetooth v2.1 (A2DP). In order to increase the capacity of mobile phones due to a variety of multimedia files, the Bold 9650 is equipped with microSD card slot. The RIM also includes 2GB microSD card in its package.

Meanwhile, the second type is the BlackBerry Pearl 9100. This Pearl 9100 also features 3G, trackpad navigation, a SureType keypad keys, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, media player and other common BlackBerry features.

Nokia X5 & C5 TD-CDMA For Chinese Market

2010-04-25T21:02:00.000-07:00

Nokia has just launched two new mobile phone in the Chinese market: X5 and C5. Unlike mobile phones for other countries, the both special Nokia is supported with TD-CDMA technology.

TD-CDMA is a 3G technology in China. It is a standard network in that country. Both the X5 and C5 will be available exclusively via China Mobile. Those Nokia users are also will be in listed in App. Store: Store Ovi Mobile Market.

Based on information from several sources, The Nokia X5 will also be released in other countries with standard GSM/3G version, not the TD-CDMA. For China, Nokia X5 will be released in the second quarter of 2010 while C5 in the third quarter of 2010.

Nokia X5 is for music phones lovers that support for 3.5 mm audio port and Symbian OS-based. The X5 display is 2.4-inch with 320x240 pixels. There is also a dedicated music button and a special access key to the music service CMCC (China Mobile's Music Service). It has a 5 MP camera, dual LED flash and video recording capabilities. In addition, there are also a GPS navigation / map mobile, Bluetooth stereo and a microSD card slot.

Nokia E72 White Edition Will Be Released In Malaysia

2010-04-24T19:58:00.000-07:00

Recently, the white color will be a master piece of branded mobile phones. Just look at the BlackBerry which enthusiastically launches 'white edition' for their products such as Gemini and Bold that will be released for Onyx.

At this time, Nokia will also release the Nokia E72 white. Up to now, the Nokia E72 that is available in the market is still black, brown and purple. Unfortunately, this white version of the Nokia E72 will not be released anywhere before officially launched in the end of the month this April in Malaysia.

So, for the users outside Malaysia have to wait a bit to get it. For the retail price, E72 will be offered about $ 327 or 3.1 million rupiahs. Quite interesting, isn't it?

The accessories that will be included in the package of the Nokia E72 white version are a white box, white Bluetooth headsets, handsets and white gloves, white handphone strap, other white accessories. For Indonesian market, the white will be available sooner after the release in Malaysia. Let's see.

Turn-by-Turn Navigation Would Be Available For Free In iPhone

2010-04-24T08:00:00.000-07:00

The needs of navigation technology in the phone increase. Nokia has just provided navigation application, then the next is iPhone's turn.

Google plans to offer navigation services to this Apple. The next is provided to other platforms. Indeed, Google and iPhone is a business rival as Google Mobile Phones that supports for Android (such as Google Nexus One) are the Apple's competitors in the market.

For turn-by-turn navigation, Google will give for free. This is a step up from Maps Navigation 4.1.1 Beta' to Android, which was available for users in UK.

The Google program is not without competation from other parties in offering navigation applications to the iPhone. TomTom and Garmin is a competitor in this segment, which incidentally already has a commercial service in the field of navigation since long time ago.

The good news, - SatNav navigation for Google maps are now seriously developed for iPhone. However, Google has not delivered this feature to iPhone users. Google will not reportedly put this web-based navigation application to the Apple App. Store. And, this means that Google is predicted to give this app to iPhone users for FREE.

Moonse E7001 : An Ipad From China

2010-04-23T05:50:00.000-07:00

The Apple iPad has not been released globally yet but this gadget has a competitor already. Moonse E7001 the device from china looks like the iPad tablet.

Moonse E7001 has a 7-inch touch screen that is supported by 600 MHz processor and Rockchip RK2808 Android operating system 1.5. In the future, the 'brains' embedded in this tablet can also be upgraded, using Cortex-A8 processor. The E7001 has a 800x480 pixel screen resolution.

Moonse E7001 offers other features including 3G, Micro SD slot (up to 32GB), Wi-Fi 802.11b / g and a formidable battery (3000 mAh) that rates up to five hours . Although it is slightly thicker than the iPad it weighs approximately 0.7 pons, nearly half weight of iPad. This tablet has has also 1.3 MP camera and the USB port. Moonse E7001 will be released very cheap around $ 130 U.S. or approximately 1.2 million rupiahs.

BlackBerry Pearl 9100 Will Be Released Around $ 450

2010-04-21T10:49:00.000-07:00

The news of the release of BlackBerry Pearl 9100 series is already heard. However, the RIM (Reaseach in Motion) apparently has not issued an official statement concerning this product.

Well, the latest information, news from MobileSyrup explaining that the BlackBerry Pearl 9100 is going to be sold by two Canadian operators: Bell and Rogers around 450 dollars. Unfortunately, there has been no official response from the RIM.

As a reminder, Pearl 9100 features SureType Qwerty keyboard equipped with trackpad navigation. There is also 3G, Wi-Fi and dedicated music keys at the top.

Opera Mini 5 :: An Enhanced Mobile Browser

2010-04-20T19:10:00.000-07:00

Opera continues to dominate cell phone browsers with releasing Opera Mini 5. Although in beta, Opera Mini 5 already showed its fangs as a mobile browser for future. Opera offers innovations that make the browser like a PC Internet browser.

Opera Mini is an Internet browser in Java. The Opera skyrocketed when Opera launched Opera Mini 4. According to some sources, this year, Opera Mini has been installed on 40 million cell phones (One million times downloaded via iPhone) as a default application (pre-installed). Fair if Opera Mini is currently cited as an authority in mobile browser market.

What are the advantages of Opera Mini compared with other browsers? There are at least five things that make this browser the user preferred. Small screen rendering (SSR), Opera Mini is able to display a web page format in accordance with mobile screen size. SSR is capable of supporting a resolution of small screen, under 128 pixels (wide). In the SSR mode, images will be adjusted to not larger than the screen size (not more than 70 percent). That way, the site pages can be viewed comfortably.

Then, Opera Mini also supports JavaScript features to support application functionality in Web pages. The existence of JavaScript in the Opera Mini make it looks like a PC browser. Also Opera Mini comes complete browsing tools, such as bookmarks, web feed aggregations, skins and search engines. The security was already good as the browser is equipped with automatic encryption feature to protect important data when connecting.

However, the main reasons why people choose the Opera Mini is because the Opera does not spend too much memory. The application is not more than 500 KB awhile after install on mobile phone is not more than 1 MB. It makes Opera Mini able to be applied in any cell phones. Well, the version 5 is now claimed to have almost the same capabilities as the PC Internet browser. Also Opera Mini 5 has many new features.

Some new interesting features of Opera Mini 5 Beta is tabbed browsing to open multiple pages at the same time, speed dial to place a list of favorite pages in the early pages (this is very similar to the PC version), a password manager to save passwords, screen rendering more well so much faster in opening Web pages.

To get Opera Mini 5 Beta, the users can download it directly from a mobile browser in m.opera.com/next or via an intermediary PC to open the site www.opera.com/mini/next. Jar file is only 200 kilobytes. Do not have to worry about compatibility, A lot of Cell phones have supported for the Opera Mini 5, even a touch screen. For touchscreen phone, the browser provides a virtual QWERTY keyboard feature.

After being installed, the Opera Mini 5 Beta would inspect fonts that match the size of cell phones, the process is quite long but brings very big benefit because it will help the process of browsing later. Once done, you will find a beautiful, innovative and new mobile browser while there is no mobile browser like this.

Apple iPad 3G Will Be Released On May 7

2010-04-19T20:52:00.000-07:00

Apple tablet IPad for Wi-Fi has been widely sold in the market. However, there is still much to wait for its 3G version comes on the market. This could be due to the Wi-Fi spots are not widely available in public areas. In fact, in developing countries could be said for hot-spot is still very rare.

Therefore, the iPad that features 3G is still awaited. Because, with this design, iPad can be attached with the broadband card in order to be easier for internet access. Call it in Indonesia, the rate of its mobile broadband internet is growing very rapidly.

According to the Apple online store, iPad 3G became available later on December 7 it can be said in May. The result, preorder period has begun. Availability of Wi-Fi version of the iPad +3 G is also in three capacities: 16GB, 32GB and 64GB.Harga iPad offered for the 3G version is in a row according to its storage capacity that is $ 630 U.S., $ 730 U.S. and $ 830 U.S..

For information, iPad 3G will only support for the micro-SIM card, which has a size smaller than usual SIM card which we are familiar. The size of the micro-SIM is 12mm x 15mm. Not yet known with certainty Simcard this type would be provided by operators in Indonesia or not. Or, is it possible to change the old sim card (mini-SIM) to the micro-SIM manually, for example? Let’s see…

Nokia X3 ::Beatiful Handphone For Low-End Users

2010-04-18T22:32:00.000-07:00

If X6 is targeted for high end users, the X3 is going to be sold for middle and low end users. Nevertheless, the design still looks sweet and deserve to represent a line of phone music. It has slide out design but without touch screen. It looks more beautiful with the details of sweeteners such as dedicated music keys on the side of the screen.

For specifications, it is not glamor. But it is enough for low end users. You can find 3.2 Mpix camera. One more thing that makes it special, it is the first S40 phone that support for Ovi Store.

Nokia X3-- Specifications:

Network: GSM 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
Dimensions: 96 x 49.3 x 14.1 mm
Weight: 103 grams
Display: TFT, 256,000 colors, Res.240 x 320 pixels, 2.2 inches
Camera: 3 , 2 Mpix, Res.2048 x 1536 pixels, enhanced fixed focus, LED flash, QCIF 15 fps Video
Memory: 70 MB, microSD (TransFlash), up to 16GB, 2GB Free
Features: GPRS Class 32, HSCSD, EDGE Class 32, Bluetooth v2 .1 with A2DP, microUSB, WAP 2.0/xHTML, Java MIDP, SMS, MMS, Email, Stereo FM radio with RDS, Games, MP3/MP4/eAAC + / WMA player, Voice memo, Jack audio 3.5 mm
Battery: Li -Ion 860 mAh

Face and Hand Sensor For Symbian & Android

2010-04-17T18:15:00.000-07:00

Sensor technology, motion (motion-based controller) is implemented in a mobile phone these days the majority to the extent intended to run some features such as games.

Now, GestureTek, a company that is competent in the gesture recognition technology introduces a new innovation. In the event Mobile World Congress 2010 in Barcelona recently, GestureTek demonstrate gesture-recognition technology to date.

This latest software Symbian and Android enables developers to integrate object recognition and motion for motion control of mobile games and some other applications.

Momo's GestureTek's software kit is divided into two software interface identifier (Trackers). The first is to Motion tracker, which recognize the movement. Both Mosaic tracker, which will follow the look on his face, hands and other objects into the camera viewfinder.

In fact, based on the latest news from GestureTek, gesture-control software Eyemo now available for the platform Nucleus (MTK). Eyemo use the camera to sense motion, making it like a joystick, or bridge interaction force to the menu options.

Users also will be just shake your phone to play games, answer the phone, navigate the map to move a page while browsing. No need to press the button again. Momo software here would control the game just by the movement of the hand / body.

Opera Mini Has Been Downloaded One Million Times Via iPhones

2010-04-16T18:08:00.000-07:00

Since Opera Mini browser application has been presented for free in AppStore, this browser has been downloaded by iPhone user for million times. It was listed on the first day of opera mini on display at Apple's site sells it.

When compared with other applications available on AppStore, the position of Opera Mini to be the most widely downloaded, even for all AppStore stores in 22 regions.

According to Lars Boilsen, CEO of Opera Software, the pulse quotation from SlashGear, that the presence of these mini opera is one option for iPhone users who want access to the virtual world cruise with a fast walk on his cell phone.

For performance, the opera mini opera browser promises that this will serve natural browsing virtual access to six (6) times faster than using the default iPhone browser.

Sony Ericsson Spiro & Zylo: The Combination of Walkman and Social networking

2010-04-15T18:03:00.000-07:00

Sony Ericsson has recently introduced two new portfolios, namely Sony Ericsson and Zylo Spiro. Second-generation mobile phones are included in the Walkman family of music phones, with a target market segment focus beginners and multimedia.
Zylo and Spiro offers more experience in the musical sector. Also, once a promising ability to access social networking features like facebook and twitter. As a result, users will be able to update, monitor and always connected with friends networking. This activity can be done simultaneously with the action of listening to music through his walkman player.

Both Sony Ericsson's latest mobile phone is also able to create the background sounds as though it were in certain situations such as running, walking (outdoor), or in restaurants. On some phones this feature is usually called the background sound. Audio format that relied on by both hadset is FLAC.

Other functions in the two cell phone is TrackID, which lets users search for artist name and tracks that are screwed through the database internet. The center of TrackID data consists of more than 129 million track and artist data. Barely there, Zylo and Spiro also feature 'human culvature design' a keypad to accommodate the comfort level of this mobile gadget can be easily operated.

Spiro and Zylo PlayNow service is also equipped Sony Ericsson phones like the majority of others, which works for online music shopping, sharing photos to Flickr and Picasa. Or, upload videos via Youtube.

Google Maps 4.0 for BlackBerry Users

2010-04-14T07:42:00.000-07:00

BlackBerry users to your GPS? can now be smiling happily. The reason Google's latest maps, namely version 4.0 was officially released. compared to the old version, Google maps v4.0 is supported features more okay. In it is already integrated with Google's Buzz, the star to mark the location until the Labs to the map.

The new feature that is no less exciting "voice search", which allows the search location with only verbal methods or voice. So do not need to type in the word name of the location. Voice search facility is relatively similar to HTC's Android phone capabilities Nexus One. Later, users stay 'silent' and Google will display the result of voice recognition. And then directly provides the desired location on the map earlier.

For Buzz features, can be used to update the location of the user accounts via Google Buzz in the map view. Not only that, there are options for users to access a list of locations that are stored on the desktop version of Google maps (PC).

Google maps version 4.0 for BlackBerry can be downloaded directly via the browser on your BlackBerry http://m.google.com/maps.

Latest Xperia X2 Software Has Been Released

2010-04-14T07:31:00.000-07:00

One of the business as well as multimedia mobile phones that Sony Ericsson Xperia X2. Now, the software / firmware of this phone is already available its updated version. Not only improvements in the software alone, this latest firmware (MR1) can also improve performance Xperia X2.

This Windows Mobile phone could then activate the FM radio feature, videocall and a better GPS capability, particularly in the sectors of the signal. Here are some things that get at least this new software.

- MR1 built on Microsoft released a new platform. so there's inside the latest version of Internet Explorer 6 (IE6).
- Increased mobile performance, which focus on the rotation feature and touchscreen capabilities. Also, camera, web browser, the software keyboard and streaming audio.
- Increased ability everywhere, which focus on SlideView, Panel Manager and TileWave

- Additional features such as FM radio, videocall, auto-lock and the GPS faster.
software keyboards (XT9) increases in the sector and the response speed of touch.

Nokia Introduce 3 New Series: C3, C6 & E5

2010-04-14T07:30:00.001-07:00

Today it was not introduced the Nokia N8 to a global audience, but three series: C3, C6 and E5. All three looked into the realm of business and social networking in combination with qwerty keypad attractive.

When you see the competitors, this seems qwerty nokia should hurry 'down' to the market. When the price would satisfy consumers demand, which would eventually undermine the dominance of mobile phone back from China. Just be advised, mobile phone qwerty 'branded' circulating in Indonesia is bigger than is offered by a high official price, which eventually becomes fertile ground for a local phone.

If Nokia is offering these new phones at a price 'reasonable', it seems consumers will switch to the Finnish manufacturer of this product. What's the name of Nokia has been rooted in the inner cell phone lovers. Stay just wait ....

Esia Launches Connect FM Cell Phones

2010-04-14T07:22:00.000-07:00

Bakrie Telecom re-present to create a cheap solution for hobby's chat. Through the latest handsets Esia Connect FM, banding does not just accommodate the needs of 'compulsory' in friendship among young people via chat, but also offer cheap mobile phone with FM radio feature.

Facilities instant messenger (chat) that is offered Bakrie Telecom Esia Messenger, which is a mobile chat application that allows customers Esia communicate with each other in real time.

From calculating the market, bundling programs plus exciting features proved very effective yield Esia subscribers growth. Mobile phone sales target Esia Esia Messenger with many features targeted 100 thousand units. And, going forward Esia Esia Messenger will enter into every cell phone package, which was launched, to expand customer choice to enjoy them.

Connect To Esia cell phone FM, can be directly connected to other subscribers without having to connect to the internet, but it only takes Esia cell phone Connect FM. Subscription cost is very cheap, only Rp 3000, - per week.

Esia cell phone connect FM in the market iis 245 thousand Rupiah(plus VAT).