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Microsoft filled in some gaps in its upcoming plans for Windows Phone 7. The Redmond company confirmed that the mobile version of Internet Explorer 9 will debut on the platform in the second half of 2011. IE9 Mobile will support the same standards (HTML5, etc.) and include the same hardware accelerated graphics as the PC…
RIM introduced, BlackBerry Travel, a new native travel application for its BlackBerry handsets. The BlackBerry Travel application will compete with other travel applications like WorldMate which has a similar feature set, but is not integrated into BlackBerry OS 6. The native Travel application from RIM has a full set of features for mobile jet-setters including:…
Motorola confirmed that it is rolling out a new version of Motoblur for its upcoming Android handsets. The latest version of Motorola Blur will include a new social and location-aware service from Aloqa as well as new photo sharing and media syncing components. These new features can be summarized as follows: Aloqa: Motorola acquired this…
Motorola confirmed today at Mobile World Congress that its XOOM tablet will land in European markets starting in Q2 2011. The high-end tablet device will be available in both a 3G/WiFi version and a WiFi-only version. The XOOM is a premier Android tablet that features a 1GHz dual-core processor, a 10.1-inch widescreen HD display with 1280×800…
LG kicked off Mobile World Congress with a bevy of products including the 3D-capable Optimus 3D handset. The Optimus 3D includes a 1GHz OMAP4 dual-core processor, 4.3-inch WVGA display, HDMI out, DLNA, and a dual-lens camera capable of recording 3D video. The Android smartphone is optimized for 3D playback as well as recording and features…
LG announced the Optimus Pad at Mobile World Congress today. The Optimus Pad is an 8.9-inch tablet with a 3D camera, the world’s first tablet to feature this 3D technology. Besides it 3D functionality, the camera on the Optimus Pad also supports full 1080P HD recording. Powered by a 1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, the…
Sony Ericsson announced the Xperia neo, a companion handset to the recently announced Xperia pro. The neo lacks the portrait QWERTY keyboard of the pro, but includes the same 3.7-inch capacitive touchscreen display with 854 x 48 (FWVGA) resolution and Sony’s Mobile Bravia engine. Other features include: 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon™ MSM8255 8-megapixel camera with…
Sony Ericsson made the Xperia Play officially, official today and confirmed the handset will land on Verizon Wireless. As expected the Xperia Play will be Sony Ericsson’s answer to the Xbox Live integration on Microsoft’s Windows Phone handsets. The handset will feature a PlayStation Certified gaming experience and will launch with more than 50 high-profile gaming…
Sony Ericsson announced the Xperia Pro, a side slider that features a 3.7-inch display with a 854 x 480 display and Sony’s mobile Bravia engine. The Xperia Pro is powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon CPU and Android 2.3 Gingerbread with Sony’s Timescape interface. Consistent with other high-end smartphones, the Xperia Pro includes an 8-megapixel…
Samsung made the Galaxy S II official today at Mobile World Congress. The next generation Galaxy S handset will include Samsung’s dual-core Orion processor, an 8-megapixel camera with 1080P video recording, HSPA+ connectivity, and all the bells and whistles present on a high-end handset. Samsung continues it streak with AMOLED displays by including a 4.27-inch…