Archive for the ‘Smartphones & Tablets’ Category

LG UK Shows Optimus 7 Ahead of Microsoft Announcements

October 11th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: Windows Phone, Smartphones & Tablets | No Comments »

Telstra is not the only company leaking device data today. LG UK wrote up a blog post showing the LG Optimus 7, their first Windows Phone 7 device. Shortly after the media picked it up, the company took the post down.

Read the rest of this entry »

SonyEricsson LiveView Priced and Dated

October 11th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: AndroidOS, Smartphones & Tablets | No Comments »

While the SonyEricsson LiveView has just landed at the FCC for approval to be launched in the US, the first details about this 3.5 CM big device’s price and releasedate have surfaced.

Read the rest of this entry »

CherryPal Builds Low-Cost Android Tablet

October 8th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: AndroidOS, Smartphones & Tablets | No Comments »

CherryPal has announced the CherryPad America, a low-budget tablet computer based on Android. The slick (near-iPad) looking device will retail at only $188 and packs a full 7” LCD display.

Read the rest of this entry »

Samsung Sells 5 Million Galaxy S Devices

October 6th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: AndroidOS, Smartphones & Tablets | No Comments »

Samsung’s Galaxy S has proven to be one of the more popular Android devices from the Korean vendor. The Galaxy S has sold well over 5 million units to date.

Read the rest of this entry »

Samsung Introduces Next Bada Phone

September 6th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: Bada, Smartphones & Tablets | 1 Comment »

Samsung UK has uncovered the company’s next Bada phone. The device will be called the Wave 723. We have no clue what the numbers refer to, but it is clear the company wants to continue cashing on the popularity of the first Wave handset.

Read the rest of this entry »

Apple’s New iPod and Apple TV Launch

September 6th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: iOS, Smartphones & Tablets | No Comments »

During our absence last week, Apple launched a host of new iPods as well as a new version of Apple TV. Apple also announced iOS updates for the iPhone, iPod and iPad.

Read the rest of this entry »

Amazon Considers to Build Phones!?

August 12th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: Kindle, Smartphones & Tablets | No Comments »

Following the success of their Kindle devices, Amazon has announced its interest in building other consumer electronics as well including mobile phones according to a post in the New York Times.

Read the rest of this entry »

PSP Phone Rumors Surface Again

August 12th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Smartphones & Tablets | No Comments »

Again, rumors say SonyEricsson is working on a PSP based mobile phone. Sony has always denied SE access to the Playstation brand, but did allow PSN integration on Windows Mobile devices from the vendor.

Read the rest of this entry »

Samsung’s Galaxy Tabled Expected Next Month

August 11th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: AndroidOS, Smartphones & Tablets | No Comments »

Samsung’s Galaxy S series of Android Phones is performing so well, the company is expected to introduce the Android based Galaxy Tablet during the IFA next month.

Read the rest of this entry »

HTC Doubles Smartphone Sales year-on-year

August 9th, 2010 by Arjan Olsder Posted in Platforms: AndroidOS, Smartphones & Tablets | No Comments »

HTC has announced that between July 2009 and July 2010, the vendor sold twice as much smartphones. In 2009, July was worth €225 million which rose to €575 million in 2010.