Upcoming Phones » Android

HTC Hero

Upcoming Phones — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:27:27 +0000

Operating system Android Dimensions (H x W x D) 112 x 56.2 x 14.4 mm Weight 135g Expansion slot(s) microSDHC, microSD Connectivity GSM frequency bands Quadband Connectivity options 3G, A-GPS, GPS, EDGE, GPRS, HSDPA, HSUPA, miniUSB, USB, WAP, Bluetooth, A2DP, WLAN Display and Text Input Display size 3.2-inch screen Display resolution 320 x 480 pixels Display type TFT Touchscreen Yes Keypad None Performance Max. standby time (in hours) 750 hours Battery capacity 1350 mAh Main processor speed 528 MHz ROM 512 MB RAM 288 MB Multimedia Maximum camera resolution 5 megapixels Imaging features Autofocus Sound features MP3 playback, WMA playback, Built-in speakers Audio jack type 3.5mm

Acer Liquid

Upcoming Phones — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 22:07:27 +0000

Operating system

Android

Connectivity

Connectivity options

3G, EDGE, GPRS, HSDPA, HSUPA, USB

Display and Text Input

Display resolution

WVGA

Keypad

None

Multimedia

Maximum camera resolution

5 megapixels

Audio jack type

3.5mm

the handset boasts a 3.5-inch WVGA capacitive touchscreen, a Qualcomm 8250 768MHz processor, a 5-megapixel camera with autofocus, a 512MB ROM, a 256MB RAM, a microSD card slot, GPS, WiFi Bluetooth, a 3.5mm audio jack, a 1350mAh Lithium-ion battery, Android 1.6 OS and supports quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) connectivity

Motorola MILESTONE

Upcoming Phones — Mon, 18 Jan 2010 21:07:29 +0000

the Motorola MILESTONE has the best screen available on any Android handset. Following suit with the solid exterior design, the screen is treated to the same makeover which feels less plasticy and more durable like glass. This is the first Android phone to sport a 3.7” TFT touch screen at 480 x 854 with support for up to 16 million colors.

* Proper build quality and overall design

* Excellent display with great sensitivity

* Very good in-call quality

* Very good snapshot and video quality

* Multitouch-capable browser

Google Phone

Upcoming Phones — Thu, 30 Oct 2008 22:25:32 +0000

Status of T-Mobile’s 3G network?
Will be in 22 markets by commercial launch data (October 22nd) and by mid-November it will be in 27 markets

Will the phone be available in Europe?
There are 30 million U.S. customers and 100 million customers in the European market, so yes, it will come to Europe. It will be in the UK in early November and will be across Europe by 1st Quarter, 2009

Can you use the phone as tethered modem?
NO

Can you buy just a data plan only?
NO

Can you view office documents?
You can read Word, PDF, and Excel docs

Will it work with Microsoft Exchange?
There is no Exchange compatibility, but this is an excellent opportunity for a 3rd party developer.

Can the phone be unlocked and used on other networks?
No, the phone is SIM-locked

Is email push?
Gmail is push/IMAP supported

Will there be a desktop app?
NO

Does the phone work over Wi-Fi?
Yes

What’s the marketing plan?
Google and T-Mobile are working together to produce both TV and in-channel marketing which will debut in October. It will be the biggest campaign ever for a mobile device.

Is the browser Chrome?
No, it is Web-Kit, which is “Chrome-like”

Who’s the target demographic?
The phone has mass appeal, there’s something for everyone, but it’s more of a consumer device.

Will it work with iTunes?
It supports standard music formats like AAC, WMA, MP3, but not anything wrapped in DRM.

Pricing and Availability

The phone is less expensive than the iPhone! It’s only $179.

Existing T-Mobile customers can order online on a micro-site and have shipped to their homes. October 22nd is the commercial launch date when it will be available in stores. There will be 2 plans. One is $25 for unlimited web and some messaging; the other is $35 for unlimited web and unlimited messaging. (In addition to whatever voice plan is selected).

How they compare: Google G1 Android and Apple iPhone

Upcoming Phones — Wed, 22 Oct 2008 00:35:25 +0000

Weight:
Google G1 -158g
Apple iPhone – 133g

Battery life:
Google G1 = 5 hours talk time, 130 hours standby

Apple iPhone = 5 hours talk time, 300 hours standby

Screen size:
Google G1 = 3.2in
Apple iPhone = 3.5in

Camera:
Google G1 = 3-megapixel
Apple iPhone = 2-megapixel

Memory Storage:
Google G1 = 2GB, expandable to 8GB
Apple iPhone = 8GB or 16GB

Main Features:
Google G1

Touchscreen, Qwerty keyboard, internet access via 3G and Wi-Fi, additional downloadable content, one-click access to Google search services, built-in GPS and compass for easy navigation, push Google email, instant messaging.

Apple iPhone

Touchscreen, virtual keyboard, multi-touch gesture support, web access via 3G and Wi-Fi, additonal downloadable applications, GPS and Google Maps, push-email, full web browsing.

Extras:
Google G1 = extra software downloadable from Android Market. Includes games, such as Pac-Man, and useful software, such as Shop Savvy, which allows users to take photographs of a product barcode, send it to Google, and then retrieve price comparison results.

Apple iPhone = extra programs and software downloadable from Apple App Store, including games such as Super Monkey Ball, and other applications, such as language dictionaries, travel guides, restaurant recommendations.

Entertainment and Media:
Google G1
one-touch music downloads from Amazon MP3 store, 2GB integrated storage, expandable to 8GB.

Apple iPhone = one-touch music downloads from iTunes music store, choose from 8GB or 16GB storage.

T-Mobile G1 with Google

Upcoming Phones — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:22:05 +0000

The T-Mobile G1 with Google is the first commercially available phone to run on the ‘Android’ operating system, which empowers developers with tools to create and offer consumers applications that add value to their lives. This is one of many initiatives T-Mobile is working on to lead the industry in bringing real innovation to wireless customers.

Features

Touch screen

Instant access to key information with the touch of a finger

Just tap the screen and go

Real Web browsing capabilities

Quick and easy access to the Internet one click away

View more pages and rich Web content on your phone

3MP camera

Capture key moments in high-quality fashion wherever you are

Never worry about blurry photos with auto focus built right in

Customizable home screen

Just drag and drop any of your favorite applications, photos, or folders onto your home screen for quick access to what you use all the time

One-click Google Search

Quick and easy access to the Internet in one click

Video playback

Watch your favorite videos, even YouTube, anywhere

3G network and Wi-Fi access*

High-speed 3G network connection for surfing the Web or downloading information quickly and effortlessly

Seamlessly transition to open Wi-Fi networks to surf the Web or download information quickly

Learn more about 3G coverage >

Android Market

One-touch access to Android Market

Customize and personalize your device to fit your life with a variety of software applications like games, social networking, and on-the-go shopping

Download the applications wirelessly with just a couple short clicks

QWERTY keyboard

The built-in familiar layout lets you type messages easily without scrolling for the letter you want

Hinged screen slides open to reveal keypad and closes to prevent accidental dialin

Easy access to Google applications

One-touch access to Google applications:

Maps (including satellite, traffic, and street views)
Gmail
YouTube
Calendar
Google Talk

IM/text/e-mail*

All the ways you need to connect while you’re on the go

Music player

With the 1GB memory card, you’ll never be without your favorite tunes

*Additional charges and fees may apply.

**3G coverage is available only in certain markets. See coverage map for details. Data: If your total data usage in any billing cycle is more than 1GB, your data throughput for the remainder of that cycle may be reduced to 50 kbps or less. Your data session, plan, or service may be suspended, terminated, or restricted for significant roaming or if you use your service in a way that interferes with our network or ability to provide quality service to other users. Some devices require specific data plans; if you do not have the right plan for your device, you may not be able to use data services. Some downloads, such as movies, music, and games, not included. Domestic use only.

The logo of HTC is seen in Taipei September 24, 2008. The new G1 phone made by Taiwan’s HTC Corp running Google’s Android software was launched in New York on Tuesday.

The new G1 phone made by Taiwan’s HTC Corp running Google’s Android software is displayed in Taipei September 24, 2008. Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corp says expects to sell more than 400,000 Google phones in U.S. and U.K. by the end of the year

The T-Mobile G1 Android-powered phone, the first cell phone with the operating system designed by Google Inc.