Google Nexus One Phone-Google Unveils New 'Froyo' Android OS, Runs Flash Software

Google today introduced a new version of its Android mobile operating system, called "Froyo," which runs Flash software to let users see almost all video content from the Web.

The Mountain View, Calif.-based company said the new software also includes new features such as hardware acceleration of video and smooth navigation of Flash-enabled Web sites.

With a few exceptions, smartphones today, including the iPhone, haven't been able to show much Flash content, even though, the standard helps deliver around 75 percent of online videos worldwide.

"If you believe in openness, if you believe in choice, if you believe in innovation from everyone, then welcome to Android," said Vic Gundotra, Google's vice president of engineering.

Last month, Apple chief executive Steve Jobs slammed Adobe, publishing a lengthy essay that sharply criticizes the popular Flash software, calling it unreliable and ill-suited for the iPhone.

"It turns out that on the Internet, people use Flash," Gundotra said. "And part of being open means you are inclusive, rather than exclusive, and you are open to innovation."

Adobe said it has fixed many of the issues in 10.1, such as being a battery hog. It does this by rendering only the part of page that shows the video, and not the whole screen, as it had previously done. It also shuts down when the device goes into sleep mode, so it isn't consuming power in the background.

Other features include the ability to tether a laptop to the phone, a faster, more powerful browser, a manager to store applications on a microSD card, improved security and refinements to Gmail, calendar and voice recognition software.

Google said Nexus One owners will be able to upgrade to Android 2.2 over-the-air later today. The HTC Incredible, Evo 4G, Desire and Motorola Droid will receive it in the coming weeks.

HTC Legend Will Be Launched By AT&T

According to rumors, the HTC Legend will be launched in the US via AT&T. FYI, the FCC has recently approved the HTC PB76110, which seems to be the North American version of the European Legend (aka HTC PB76100). The North American version supports 850/ 1900MHz 3G bands. AT&T should launch the HTC Legend in May or June 2010. Stay tuned for more updates.

Nokia 2720

The Nokia 2720 has an average size. It weighs 3.19 ounces. The Nokia 2720 is Bluetooth-equipped, which allows you to use it with a Bluetooth hands-free kit. If your car is also Bluetooth-compatible, you can make the Nokia 2720 use your car's built-in hands-free system.

Here is a list of its other specifications and features:
Weight (grams): 90 g
Weight (ounces): 3.19 oz
Dimensions (mm): 93 x 46 x 17.8 mm
Dimensions (inches): 3.66 x 1.81 x 0.78
Voice Technology: GSM 1800, GSM 1900, GSM 850, GSM 900
Memory: 10 MB
Bluetooth: yes
File Formats: 3GP, 3gp, BMP, GIF, H.263, JPEG, MIDI, MP3, MPEG-4, PNG, WBMP, mp3
Camera: 1.3 megapixel
Camera Options: 4x digital zoom, self-timer, white balance
Stand-by Time: 300 hours
Talk Time: 246 minutes

The Latest touch-screen phones In Pictures

The introduction of the iPhone stimulated the creation of many touch-screen phones. Touch phones are a great way to provide more display area without compromising usability -- the keyboard can then simply be displayed on the screen. You may not like touch-sensitive keypads but if you don't care, you get a much larger screen for watching videos or browsing the Web. The latest touch phones include features such as touch protection, haptic touch feedback or multi-touch. Most major manufacturers offer at least one touch-screen phone.

The HTC Touch Pro2 is rather heavy. The HTC Touch Pro2 is Bluetooth-equipped, which allows you to use it with a Bluetooth hands-free kit. It is also compatible with built-in Bluetooth car kits. The box also includes the following accessories: Mini USB cable, International Adaptor clips, spare stylus.. Here is a list of its other specifications and features: The HTC Touch Pro2 fits these categories: GPS phones (Photo gallery), Smartphones (Photo gallery), Touch phones (Photo gallery).



(Quick specs overview)

Weight (grams): 113 g
Weight (ounces): 3.98 oz
Dimensions (mm): 111 x 52 x 14.5 mm
Dimensions (inches): 4.37 x 2.03 x 0.57
Voice Technology: WCDMA 1700, WCDMA 2100, GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900
GPS: A-GPS
Memory: 70MB
Bluetooth: yes
File Formats: 3gp, JPEG, MP3, MPEG4, Mpeg-4, WMA, WMV, eAAC+
Camera: 2 megapixel
Camera Options: White balance
Stand-by Time: 432 hours
Talk Time: 420 minutes

More Full Specs

GENERAL

Weight (ounces)	6.35 oz--source--6.3 oz
Dimensions (inches)	4.57 X 2.33 X 0.66 inches
Weight (in grams)	178.5 g
Dimensions (mm)	116 x 59.2 x16.65 mm
Full Keyboard	QWERTY
SAR Rating (Ear)	1.41 W/kg W/Kg
SAR Rating (Body)	0.589 W/kg W/Kg

NETWORK SPECS

Voice Technology	CDMA 850, CDMA 1900, GSM 850, GSM 900, GSM 1800, GSM 1900, WCDMA 2100
Location-based Services	A-GPS
Downloadable Applications Format	Windows Mobile 6.1
PDA/Palmtop Phone	yes
Operating System	Windows Mobile 6.1
Processor	Qualcomm MSM7200A

PHONE FUNCTIONS

Built-in Speakerphone	yes
Push-to-Talk/Contact direct	yes
Video Conference	yes
Headset Jack	3.5mm
Voice Dialing	yes

MEMORY

Phone Book Entries	10000
Internal Memory	288MB
Memory Expansion Format	microSD 2.0
Can Act As USB Mass Storage	yes

DISPLAY / LCD SCREEN

Touch-Screen	yes
Color Display / LCD Screen	(Color mode: 262,000)
3D Graphic engine	yes
Main LCD Screen Technology	TFT
LCD Screen Resolution (pixels)	480 x 800
LCD Screen Size (inches)	3.6

PERSONALIZATION

Free Custom Ringtones

COMMUNICATIONS

Bluetooth	yes
Bluetooth Version	2.1
Bluetooth Profiles supported	A2DP, AVRC, BPP, FTP, HFP, HID, HSP, OPP, PAN, PBA, SDP
Wap	WAP
Web Browser	Opera, Internet Explorer mobile--form--Opera, Internet Explorer mobile
Wi-Fi	yes

ENTERTAINMENT

Included Games	yes
File Formats	3G2, 3GP, AAC+, Excel, M4A, M4V, MIDI, MP3, MPEG-4, PowerPoint, WMA, WMV, eAAC+
TV-out	yes

PHOTO & VIDEO

Camera (and resolution)	3.2 megapixel
Camera Options	auto-focus--form--Auto-focus
Video Recorder	yes

MUSIC FEATURES

Stereo	yes
A2DP Stereo Bluetooth	yes

MESSAGING

Full keyboard	QWERTY
Predictive text input	XT9
SMS	yes
MMS	yes
Instant Messaging	AOL, Instant Messaging, Windows Live, Yahoo!

TOOLS

Calculator	yes
Calendar/To-do-list	yes
Voice Memo/Sound Recorder	yes

BATTERY PERFORMANCE

Stand-by Time	324 hours
Talk Time	318 minutes
Battery	LiIon
Battery Power	1500 mAh

OTHER...

Included Accessories	Mini USB cable, International Adaptor clips, spare stylus.
Languages Supported	English, French
TTY enabled	yes
TDD enabled	yes
Special features	G-Sensor, Internal Antenna, Visual Voice Mail

Nokia E72 White Edition To Be Released Later This Month

Nokia will launch the Nokia E72 White Edition later this month. Malaysia will be the first country to get the Nokia E72 White Edition for $327. The white E72 comes with matching accessories such as white Nokia Stereo Headset WH-205, white Nokia Bluetooth Headset BH-216, white strap, white pouch, and phone jewelery.

Nokia C6 Phone

The Nokia C6 is a 3.2-inch HD touch screen smartphone with a slide-out four-row QWERTY keyboard focused on messaging and communications. It boasts a customizable home screen with one-touch access to contacts, emails and Facebook updates. The handset supports for up to 10 email accounts from hosts including Yahoo, Gmail, Hotmail and Ovi Mail. Based on S60 5th edition, the C6 also comes with a 5.0-megapixel camera, an FM stereo radio, Ovi Maps with free walk and drive navigation and support for up to 16GB of storage on microSD.

Garmin Asus Garminfone

Garmin Asus's first attempt at a mobile phone was a bit of a disaster, but undeterred they have pushed on with a number of different handsets, the most interesting of which is the Garmin Asus Garminfone also known as the Garminfone by T-Mobile. Exclusive to T-Mobile in the USA, the Garminfone brings all the advantages of specialist satellite navigation to the flexible Android platform.

The Garminfone comes at an awkward time for manufacturers of personal navigation devices, as Google now gives away free turn-by-turn navigation with Google Maps. However, Google's product does not really match the quality of established manufacturers such as Garmin and TomTom, and it is the more discerning market that Garmin Asus is targeting.

Instead of trying to reinvent the wheel, Garmin Asus have built the Garminfone on the Android platform, although we don't know what version of Android the Garminfone uses. This gives the Garminfone a wide range of applications running on a relatively stable operating system which should appeal to many customers.


The hardware is pretty straightforward and not really very high-end as far as Android is concerned. There's a 3.5" 320 x T-Mobile Garminfone 480 pixel touchscreen display, 3 megapixel camera, WiFi and HSPA high-speed data with maximum download speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps. Of course, the Garminfone supports GPS too.

Because this is an Android phone, then there's a decent web browser, email client and a huge range of other applications that you can choose. T-Mobile USA does have other Android handsets available though, and for general purpose use the Motorola CLIQ is difficult to beat.

There's no word on pricing, but if priced like the CLIQ it should be less than $150 with a new contract. T-Mobile and Garmin Asus say that the Garminfone should be available during the spring, and this particular model will be sold in the USA only.

Garmin Asus Garminfone
(Garminfone by T-Mobile) at a glance

Available: Q2 2010

Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 +
UMTS 2100/ 1700

Data: GPRS + EDGE + UMTS (3G) + HSPA + WiFi

Screen: 3.5" 320 x 480 pixels

Camera: 3 megapixels

Size: PDA-style device
4.6 x 2.5 x 0.5 inches / 4.9 ounces
116 x 62 x 12mm / 139 grams

Bluetooth: Yes

Memory card: MicroSD

Infra-red: No

Polyphonic: Yes

Java: Yes

GPS: Yes

OS: Android

Battery life: Not specified