Sony Xperia Play Release Date, Price and Specs

Sony Xperia Play claimed as the first PlayStation certified Android smartphone. Sony launching Xperia Play on May 26. The preorders beginning tomorrow, May 19.

Sony Xperia Play Price and Cost
The Xperia Play will run at $199 on a new two-year contract from Verizon, and require customers to enroll in a $39.99 monthly Nationwide Talk plan along with a $29.99 smartphone data plan.

Sony Xperia Play Specs
Sony Xperia Play powered by Android Gingerbread. Enjoy multitasking with the fastest Android version to date. More than 200,000 apps for download from Android market. This is PlayStation™ Certified built in special keypad Keyboard - Onscreen 12 key and QWERTY, so you can feel the action with real console controls - dedicated gaming keys, shoulder buttons and an analogue touch joystick.

It also embedded with camera 5.1 megapixel and front facing VGA camera.

Size 119.0 × 62.0 × 16.0 mm / 4.7 × 2.4 × 0.6 inches
Available colours Black , White
Weight 175.0 g / 6.2 oz
Memory RAM: 512MB
Memory card slot: microSD™, up to 32GB
Memory card slot: microSD™, up to 32GB
Actual free memory may vary due to phone pre-configuration
Screen 854 x 480 pixels / 4.0" 16,777,216 colour TFT

Nokia N8 Pink with Symbian Anna Specs

Nokia has introduced Nokia N8 in pretty pink color. Pink color? I think this mobile phone special for women, such a sexy color and design. Why Nokia choose this pink color for N8 phone? Voted as the colour of the year for 2011 by Pantone, pink is definitely the colour to be seen with this season, it seems. Maybe, the most voters are women.

Nokia N8 Pink Specs.
What special from this phone? As usual, the Nokia phone embedded with free Ovi Maps for navigating around town and Ovi Store for downloading apps. And because this is pinky phone, there’s also a bunch of other pink themed apps too. Hey pink lover, this is special for you.

It comes with 3.5-inch AMOLED screen, it’s still the 12-megapixel camera toting, HD video recording entertainment-machine, and special shiny new exterior design. The Nokia Pink N8 will also feature the latest version of Symbian, that's Symbian Anna.

Still no more information about Nokia N8 pink price and official release date.

BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 (Bold Touch) Specifications,Price, and Release Date

BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 (Bold Touch) have been introduced officially. RIM claim that this new BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 Smartphones are the thinnest and most powerful BlackBerry Smartphones yet. Its specification size 115 x 66 x 10.5 mm, weight approximately 130 g.

BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 (Bold Touch) comes with the combination of BlackBerry keypad together with a touch screen and the New BlackBerry 7 OS feature. Support with 2.8" capacitive touch screen display – VGA (640x480), 287 dpi resolution.

New Blackberry 7 OS brings the powerful performance, high fidelity browsing, voice enabled searches, plus additional personal and productivity apps.

The new platform also provides support for 4G networks; the 9900 supports HSPA+ connectivity, and the 9930 supports CDMA EV-DO Rev. A and HSPA+ global roaming on GSM/UMTS networks.

For picture and video ability, it comes with 5.0 MP camera and HD Video the new BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 smartphones support up to 720p HD video recording and playback.

When is the release date of the new BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 smartphones? They are expected to be available from carriers around the world beginning this summer 2011. There are still no information about BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 price. Just wait for official press release.

For additional information please visit www.blackberry.com/touchbold

BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 Specifications

• 115 x 66 x 10.5 mm, approximately 130 g • 2.8" capacitive touch screen display – VGA (640x480), 287 dpi resolution • Ultra-easy QWERTY keyboard, optical trackpad • 1.2 GHz Processor, 768 MB RAM • 8 GB on-board memory, plus microSD slot supporting up to 32 GB cards • NFC technology • 5.0 MP camera, supports 720p HD video recording • Orientation Sensor (Accelerometer), Digital Compass (Magnetometer), Proximity Sensor • Built-in GPS / aGPS • Dual-Band Wi-Fi® - 802.11 b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and 802.11 a/n at 5 GHz • Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR support • Wireless Network support: o 9900: Tri-Band HSPA+, Quad-Band GSM/EDGE o 9930: Dual-Band CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A, Dual-Band HSPA+, Quad-Band GSM/EDGE • 1230 mAh removable, rechargeable battery • BlackBerry 7 OS

HTC ThunderBolt 4G Android Verizon Phone Specs and Price

HTC ThunderBolt 4G Android Verizon smartphones, combined with Verizon Wireless Network takes advantage of the fastest wireless connection. It's powered by a lightning-quick 1 GHz Snapdragon processor and offers a vibrantly colorful 4.3-inch Super LCD multi-touch display. Capture photos clearly and HD 720p video with the 8-megapixel camera, and enjoy video call capabilities with the front-facing camera. With Android 2.2 OS (Froyo) support for Adobe Flash 10.1, enjoy the experience the full Internet. HTC Thunderbolt 4G, a slim smartphone with dimensions 4.6 x 2.3 x 0.5 inches.

Because of its 4G label, the matter is Verizon 4G network. The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network provides speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless' 3G network. With 4G LTE, you'll enjoy simultaneous voice and data capabilities with blazt fast connection.

HTC ThunderBolt 4G Android Verizon Phone Specs and Features

Connectivity
* Ultra-fast 4G LTE connectivity
* Easy access to social networking
* Onboard GPS for navigation and location services
* Integrated Google Maps
* Ultra-fast Wireless-N Wi-Fi networking (802.11b/g/n)
* 4G Mobile Hotspot capability
* Bluetooth connectivity (version 2.1)

OS & Software
* Android 2.2 operating system (Froyo)
* ROCK BAND Mobile
* DLNA capabilities

Camera
* 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera
* 8-megapixel camera with dual LED flash
* HD 720p video capture capabilities (1280 x 720 pixels)

Design and Hardware
* 1 GHz Snapdragon processor
* 4.3-inch Super LCD display
* Onscreen QWERTY keyboard
* Dual microphones and noise canceling technology

More Features
* 3.5mm headphone jack
* Micro USB 2.0 port with mass storage capabilities.
* Speakerphone for hands-free communication.
* Hearing Aid Compatibility: M3 and T3

HTC ThunderBolt 4G Android Verizon Phone Price
Amazon.com is selling the HTC Thunderbolt for just $174.99 with free two-day shipping. This price includes free two-day shipping and most buyers won’t have to pay tax up front. The HTC Thunderbolt has an MSRP of $599.99, but you’ll only need to pay that if you’re not eligible for an upgrade or you want to be free of a Verizon contract. Signing on with Verizon for two years drops the price down to $249.99 if you buy direct from Verizon.

The $174.99 price is not being promoted by Amazon. You’ll need to add the HTC Thunderbolt to your cart and begin the checkout process to see the discounted price. This is likely because the $174.99 price falls below the minimum advertised price (MAP) for the device. (via Gottabemobile)

What customer said about HTC ThunderBolt 4G? Mostly they really satisfied with speed,it blazt fast on Verizon Network 4G coverage. The issue is short life battery.

Nexus S : Pure Google Android Gingerbread Phone Specs and Review

Google Nexus S is the first phone to run Gingerbread, the fastest and newest version of Android yet. Gingerbread builds on some of the most popular Android features like multi-tasking and Wi-Fi hotspot and adds a refreshed user interface, an improved keyboard, near field communication (NFC) support, and more. A 1 GHz Hummingbird processor paired with 16GB of internal memory makes Nexus S one of the fastest phones on the market. Nexus S has a dedicated Graphics Processing Unit (GPU). It means a brilliant color 4" display in a slick, curved phone that includes dual cameras, Flash and 16GB of memory.

Nexus S Specs and Features

• Google Nexus S Cell Phone
• Quad-band GSM: 850, 900, 1800, 190
• Tri-band HSPA: 900, 2100, 1700
• HSPA type: HSDPA (7.2Mbps) HSUPA, 16GB iNAND flash memory
• Wi-Fi 802.11 n/b/g, 1GHz Cortex A8 (Hummingbird)

What customer said about this Google Nexus S? Mostly, they satisfied with 4 inch contour display screen, multitasking runs fast on Gingerbread, long life battery. What's not so good about this gadget? There is no notification LED. It's very impractical, one has to switch the device on every time to see if there are missing calls or new notifications.

Best Buy offer best price. For Nexus S for T-Mobile $99.99* (new and upgrade), Shop now from T-Mobile. Nexus S also available without a 2-year contract for $529.99* (new and upgrade) from T-Mobile.
You also can get it from Sprint. Nexus S 4G with Google Voice for Sprint coming soon for $199.99* (new and upgrade).Reserve yours today online or at a Best Buy store. Fyi, Best Buy offer lower price than Amazon one.

LG Ally Android Phone (Verizon Wireless) Specs and Review

Looking for Android phone with QWERTY keypad and side sliding? This LG Ally Android Phone could be on your list.
This mobile phone features a 3.2" touch-screen display for easy navigation through features and an Android 2.1 operating system for staying connected and productive on the go. Capture special moments with the built-in 3.2MP digital camera.
What's great from this phone? Most customer satisfied with the QWERTY keyboard and touch screen. Slide-out keyboard makes the phone a little wider than others but it helpful than only stand on-screen keyboards. The slide-out keyboard on the Ally is pitch perfect an is easy to use. Nice size and very easy to read screen. Android OS is asy to learn and use, maybe not quite as slick as the iOS but it does what it needs to do without any problems.
What's not so great?  Mostly, customer issues is the battery life. It needs to be charged daily if you always on the phone. A little slow and unresponsive at times.

At last, not bad for a beginner smart phone. You can consider Droid X as comparison.

Where to buy this LG Ally? You can buy it directly from Verizon  or Amazon. Below is Best Buy special offer details. Regular price is $499 but you can get it free with 2 years contract.  Requires a voice plan with data pack $29.99 or higher. Early Termination Fee of $350 (1 year/2 year contracts)

What's Included

• LG Ally Mobile Phone
• Lithium battery
• Charger
• 4GB microSD card
• Owner's manual

Product Features

• Built-in Wi-Fi
  For Internet capability and Bluetooth-compatible for connecting to your computer. Operates on dual-band CDMA 800/1900MHz and EVDO Rev A networks for reliable wireless communication.
• Android 2.1 operating system
  Allows you to stay connected and productive on the go.
• 3.2" color touch screen with 800 x 480 pixels
  For clear viewing of your text messages, photos and videos.
• 3.2MP digital camera
  With autofocus and flash for capturing special moments on the go. Also features photo and video sharing. Media reader supports microSD memory cards for storing or transferring of media. Includes a 4GB microSD card.
• Music player
  Allows you to listen to your favorite tunes.
• Multimedia and text messaging
  Let you communicate by typing. LG Socialite features Google and Facebook contacts. Internet access and browsing for accessing the Web and checking your e-mail.
• Customizable ringtones
  Allow you to personalize the sound of your phone. Vibrate mode notifies you discreetly of incoming phone calls and messages. Also features voice activation and speed dialing.
• 1,000-entry phone book
  Keeps your contact numbers easily accessible. Hands-free speakerphone allows you to keep your hands on the wheel while driving.
• Google Apps
  Include Google Search, Google Maps with navigation beta, Transit and Wikipedia Information, Google Talk with Presence, Gmail, YouTube, Latitude and Google Calendar.
• Up to 450 minutes talk time and up to 500 hours standby
  With included lithium battery.
• * Phone activation required before use.

Sprint Has Announced HTC EVO 3D and HTC EVO View 4G Tablet

Sprint has announced several new products, including HTC EVO 3D smartphone and HTC EVO View 4G tablet on CTIA Wireless Exhibition 2011.

HTC EVO 3D smartphone Spesifications based on Sprint publication, built on dual-core processor 8660 Qualcomm Snapdragon, clocked at 1.2 GHz. It is equipped with 4.3-inch screen size and qHD resolution (960 x 450 pixels). One of the main features of its display is the ability to display three-dimensional images, and you do not need special glasses to watch them. Another features 1 GB of RAM , 5 megapixel main camera with photo and video and 1.3 megapixel front camera. It is capable of playing HD video in 1080p or 720p in 3D output and is equipped with HDMI. The device running Android Gingerbread 2.3, and has a 1730 mA/h battery.



The HTC EVO View 4G tablet spesifications, seven-inch capacitive touch screen having a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. HTC EVO View 4G mobile computer is running Android 2.3 and has aluminum body. The tablet also has a 5 megapixel main camera and 1.3 megapixel front camera, and output HDMI. Its battery capacity is 4000 mA/h.

Can't wait till it available on market.

Sony Ericsson Windows Phone 7 prototype caught in the wild?

Sony Ericsson was named a Windows Phone 7 partner a year ago, but -- like another we could name -- seemingly scrapped plans to produce a device and chose another OS instead. Or did it? Pictures of what looks to be a Sony Ericsson prototype running Windows Phone 7 recently surfaced at Lizhecomb, and it could be that SE's looking to try again... but probably not. You see, rumor had it that Sony Ericsson did produce a prototype sliding WP7 handset -- the Julie -- much like the one above, and this one certainly looks a little prototypical compared to contemporary designs. What it may add up to is Sony Ericsson and ASUS in the same boat -- two WP7 launch partners that failed to launch, but each with hardware to show for it.

Samsung to Launch Windows Phone 7 Smartphones this Year

Samsung, recently launched Android smartphone operating system, Galaxy and S Galaxy Tab tablets, confirmed that the power of the number of Windows Mobile-Phone in July this year in many countries in North America, Europe and Asia plans.

Samsung does not provide much information about its future Windows Mobile 7 phone company, but said that "long-term liabilities, including Windows Mobile 7 smartphone portfolio." Samsung new Windows Mobile 7 smartphone is an important role in strengthening the management of Samsung smartphone market, "WP Wong, executive vice president and head of product strategy of Samsung, said in a statement, according to PC Magazine

Eye candy: HTC Legend in Phantom Black and Brilliant White

The HTC Legend, the most gorgeous phone around, now comes in black.

It was previously only available in silver, but this "phantom black" shade keeps the aluminum materials for an even more stunning look. Can you tell I'm excited? I really am. Sadly it's only available across Europe, joining the white HTC Desire which appeared a few weeks back. Both will be on sale in October.