Copenhagen, Denmark-based Lumigon is joining the Android party with two phones — T1 and S1 — both of which run Lumigon’s own UI on top of Android 2.1 to “give the user even more user-friendliness.” Both devices get their power from the Freescale i.MX51 CPU, and both come with a capacitive touchscreen, A-GPS, 720p HDMI…
OmniVision OV5647 is a 1/4-inch, 5-megapixel RAW sensor for mobile phones
OmniVision Technologies announced a new 1/4-inch, 5-megapixel RAW CMOS image sensor based on its 1.4-micron OmniBSI backside illumination (BSI) technology – OV5647. It’s a cost-effective, high-performance mobile imaging solution, “offering the performance and size benefits of BSI technology while allowing mobile phone designs to utilize existing baseband or applications processors for image processing functions.” Here…
3G-enabled Sonim XP2 Spirit launched
Sonim has launched its first 3G phone in Barcelona – XP2 Spirit. The new device keeps the legendary toughness and ruggedness while also boasting a fresh new look. When it comes to Sonim devices there are features and… features. First the tech part: 3-megapixel camera with LED flash 2-inch screen, which is protected by 1.5mm…
Photos: Aava: Putting Intel inside a smartphone a little larger than an iPhone
After 2 days of meeting with tens of companies, probably over 100 by this point, I’ve finally found something that I’d personally call interesting. Funny thing is the company that made this device is from Finland, the country I’ve been living in for the past 2.5 years. I’ve never heard of them, but I’m certain…
Texas Instruments Blaze: OMAP 4, dual 3.7 inch screens, 3 cameras, single serving of insanity
The chipset space is the most exciting part of the mobile industry right now. That’s my personal opinion, and I’m sure I’ll be called a heretic by most of you since the theme these days is software, software, and more software. Thanks to consolidation, and heavy doses of competition, chances are that your next mobile…
You’ve got to be kidding me: Ericsson launches an App Store, calls it eStore
Ericsson, the company that makes infrastructure equipment, not Sony Ericsson, the company that makes phones, launched an app store at Mobile World Congress. It’s called eStore, has 30,000 applications inside already, and it isn’t a consumer facing app store, it’s for operators to use. The conversation goes something like this: “Hi, I’m an operator and…
Aptina unveils 14 MP mobile camera image sensor MT9F011 that can take 1080p video at 60 fps!
CMOS imaging technology company Aptina announced the new 14-megapixel, 1.4-micron MT9F011 mobile camera image sensor that can take full HD video (1080p) at 60 fps!!! The sensor comes with pre-processing options and features that include low-power consumption, a four-lane MIPI data interface (configurable as single, dual or quad lane), Bayer resample for improved video, 1/2.3″…
Noser launches DROIDcloud, a white label solution for Android mobile apps
Noser Commercialization for Android, a division of the Swiss based Noser Engineering which is one of founding member of the Open Handset Alliance, has launched a white label solution for Android mobile apps called DROIDcloud to allow carriers to offer branded products and services with each Android mobile device rollout, and eventually increase customer retention…
ACCESS unveils NetFront technologies for Android, web browser included
ACCESS, the company which you may know as the Palm OS (Garnet) code owner, introduced its NetFront for Android. However, it’s not just a browser they are bringing to the platform — they are also unveiling a set of tools for operators and device manufacturers using which these parties will be able to deliver customized…
BOLT Mobile Browser 1.7 launched
Just as we expected, Bitstream has launched a new version (1.7) of its BOLT browser, a year after it was unveiled to the world. Let’s go straight to the new features included in this release: Localization – BOLT now includes options for English, Spanish and Russian languages Widgets – still in beta, BOLT now allows…