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Google Galaxy Nexus: Smartphone Comparison

Google has just released their new flagship Android phone, the Google Galaxy Nexus. There is a quick run down of the Google Galaxy Nexus specs against other mainstream smartphones.

 

Hardware

Galaxy Nexus iPhone 4S Galaxy S II Droid Razr Nexus S
CPU Dual-core 1.2GHz TI OMAP 4460 Dual-core ~800MHz Apple A5 Dual-core 1.2Ghz Samsung Exynos Dual-core 1.2GHz TI OMAP 4460 1GHz Hummingbird
GPU PowerVR SGX540 PowerVR SGX543MP2 PowerVR SGX540 PowerVR SGX540 PowerVR SGX540
Screen size 4.65-inch Super AMOLED 3.5-inch IPS LCD 4.3-inch Super AMOLD Plus 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Advanced 4-inch Super AMOLED
Resolution 1280×720 960×640 800×480 860×540 800×480
PPI 316 326 217 256 235
RAM 1GB 512MB 1GB 1GB 512MB
Fastest Cellular LTE, 21Mbps HSPA+ 21Mbps HSPA+ 21Mbps HSPA+, Sprint Wi-MAX LTE, 21Mbps HSPA+ Sprint Wi-MAX
Camera 5MP 8MP 8MP 8MP 5MP
NFC Yes No Yes No Yes
Weight 135 grams 140 grams 116 grams 127 grams 129 grams
OS Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich iOS 5 Android 2.3 Gingerbread Android 2.3 Gingerbread Android 2.3 Gingerbread

iPhone 5 and Google Nexus 3 To Be Available to Buy in September

There has been a lot of reports that the iPhone 5 and Google Nexus 3 will be launched at the same time at the end of September.

Most people already know a lot about the upcoming iPhone 5, but there is limited information about the Google Nexus 3.

The Google Nexus 3 isnt expected to be your average Android handset. The Nexus 3 will feature Android 4 software, which is expected to show off an all new user interface for the operating system. It will be very interesting to see if Google can actually ramp of sales of their own handsets, because up until now they have been unable to compete!

Tag Heuer’s Latest Must-Have $6,800 Smartphone

If you’re bored of your island and your Learjet, and your Monet just doesn’t do it for you anymore, you may want to consider this brand new smartphone from Swiss luxury watchmaker Tag Heuer. With a price tag set at just 4,700 euros, or only $6,820 dollars, you may want to consider getting one for the trophy wife as well.

Even the richest among us need cell phones, so why not go all out? The Link, the latest entry-level smartphone from Tag Heuer, has a wide spectrum of features, although, some may say, not enough to quite justify its price tag. It runs on Android 2.2, has a 3.5 inch TFT display, and features a five-megapixel camera so you can show off your mansion to the in-laws. The Link is also Stereo Bluetooth and Wi-Fi capable and has a starting memory of 256 megabytes, which is expandable to as much eight gigabytes with the appropriate memory cards. The sturdy little battery allows for up to six hours of talk time per charge, but put the Link on standby and the battery can last you up to two weeks.

Of course, the features aren’t why you would invest nearly seven thousand dollars on this gadget. The Link is made from only the highest quality materials – gold, titanium, a few diamonds, if you like. The best thing about this cutting edge design from Tag Heuer is that, like many of their best-selling watches, the consumer can specify the materials from which he wishes to have his phone made. Besides the above choices, also on the menu are steel, platinum, and silver. Although the phone cannot be made entirely of diamond – diamond just gets such poor signal quality – the manufacturers can throw in a few diamonds to be encrusted into the surface, if you please. Trims are also available in Calfskin leather.

Whether you prefer CDMA or GSM, there will be a Link for you, available for the carrier of your choice. The Link’s screen is made out of high-end Corning’s Gorilla Glass, much like the screen of the iPhone, and this should help your diamond-encrusted jewel box to last a little longer no matter how roughly you handle it. Availability of the Link hasn’t yet been announced, although it will probably not show up in the electronics section of Wal-Mart.

The Link is the second high-end smartphone produced by Tag Heuer. Their first release, the 2008 Meridiist feature phone, was priced at a mere $5,000 and had even less features than the Link. These two from Tag Heuer are actually comparatively quite cheap when it comes to high-priced smartphones. The price cake was taken in 2010 by an eight million dollar iPhone built by Stuart Hughes, a designer from the United Kingdom. It included the obligatory gold-plating and diamond-encrusting – over one hundred karats in total. There have also been quite a few Blackberrys custom made to quite exotic and opulent specifications, for those of us who are both filthy rich and have a mind for the business and organizational end of things.

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Steam Punk Rotary Mechanical Smartphone

The Rotary Mechanical Smartphone is a very cool modern touch screen phone that has been steampunked! I really love the old school dial and the touchscreen combination.

The longer the phone is carried around and used, the more attractive it will get: the overlying layer of paint will wear away to expose the electroplated copper body beneath.

Asus Launch Padfone: Tablet Device with Smartphone Built in

Asus have been getting a lot of press in the past few days with their upcoming Padfone. The Padfone is a tablet device with a built in phone. This device has enhanced connectivity which means that you will on need one SIM card to use both devices.

Infographic: RIM vs the World

Have you every wondered how RIM was performing compared to the other smartphone brands in market, well here is a great infographic that outlines this and more.

blackberry vs iphone

Geekaphone‘s RIM vs the World Infographic

Apple White iPhone 4 Available to Buy in 28 Countries Today

Apple has finally confirmed that the White iPhone 4 will be available today in 28 countries. Countries include: Austria, Australia, Belgium, Canada, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Ireland, Italy, Japan, Luxembourg, Macau, Netherlands, New Zealand, Norway, Singapore, South Korea, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Taiwan, Thailand, UK and the US

The White iPhone 4 has a standard price, so make sure you check it out at your local Apple retailer.

Motorola Atrix Pricing and Availability on Orange UK

Orange has just announced the pricing and availability for the upcoming Motorola Atrix. The Motorola Atrix will be available in early May via Orange retail stores and telesales.

Motorola Atrix features:

  • 2GHz processor
  • biometric fingerprint reader
  • Android
  • Adobe flash player supported

To support the device, Motorola has developed two companion accessory docks for purchase separately:

  • The Motorola HD Multimedia Dock, which has three USB ports and an HDMI port enabling connections to a keyboard, mouse, speakers and HDMI-compatible monitor for working at your desk, or connecting to an HDMI-compatible television and home theatre audio system for enjoying video, music, games and more
  • The Motorola Lapdock™, which has an incredibly thin design with an 11.6-inch screen, 36Wh three-cell battery that delivers up to eight hours of battery life, full keyboard, stereo speakers, and weighs just 1.1 kilograms. Users simply dock their Motorola ATRIX into the back for true mobility at work, at home and playing on the go in a form factor that’s lighter and smaller than most laptops on the market

Motorola ATRIX will launch exclusively on Orange and will be free on a £35 per month, 24 month contract, which includes 600 minutes, 750 MB data allowance, unlimited texts, 50 MMS and unlimited wi-fi (subject to fair usage) per month.

 

 

For more information on Motorola ATRIX, accessories, and to register interest in the device, go to www.orange.co.uk/motorolaatrix or to reserve a handset, please visit Orange retail shops or call Orange telesales

Dell Roadmap for Smartphones and Tablets has been Leaked

It seems that the Dell roadmap for tablets and phones has been leaked to the world. We have added both roadmaps with all the devices and specs.

What device are looking forward to seeing in 2011?

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ViewSonic Launches the Viewpad 4 Smartphone

ViewSonic has launched their much anticipated Viewpad 4 at the Mobile World Congress 2011. From first inspection it seems like the world of tablets and smartphones have merged to release the Viewpad 4.

The Viewpad 4 has some great specs and Im sure this is going to be a strong seller in 2011. Here is the latest specs:

  • ViewScene UI
  • 1 GHz Qualcomm MSM 8255 Processor
  • 5-Megapixel camera
  • A VGA front-facing camera for video chat
  • 2 GB ROM and 512 MB RAM
  • Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth 2.1 and mini-HDMI output
  • 4.1″ Display
  • Android 2.4 Gingerbread

via [CNET]