Nokia N8 with new features

The launch date of the much awaited smartphone from Nokia N8 is fast approaching. But the company has given a demonstration of the phone to the media in Delhi to reveal its features.

It looks like that it is highly useful phone with stunning looks for the users. Here are the features that were displayed for the chosen few of the media people.

The handset Nokia N8 comes with a 12 Megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss 28mm wide-angle lens. It has xenon flash, mechanical shutter, variable aperture and 1/1.83″ sensor.

The phone also has an Anodized aluminum body that makes it lighter in weight. You can like the handset also for its 3.5″, 640 x 360 pixel AMOLE display.

Read More @ latestngadgets.com

Nokia N8 Release Date – August 26 in UK – Rumour

The Nokia N8 was announced all the way back in April with the first hints of the new smartphone being found as early as March as well as even more details reaching back in to February.

All along we have been told to expect the end of August as the release date and in this instance, it seems Nokia [NOK] were exact in what they said as we hear now that the launch date in the UK will be August 26.

The information comes from a mobile phone retailer in the UK who called MobileFun who has the N8 listed on it's site with an August 26 release date and a price tag of £419.95 inc VAT off contract we assume.

Before running over to MobileFun with your credit card details we suggest you wait and find out what the networks will offer the N8 for when it launches in a few weeks time.

Via : NokNok

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Countdown Reveals AT&T Price for X10

Sony Ericsson was teasing users with a count down titled “Smarter is coming”. And now the idea behind the countdown has been revealed. Sony Ericsson as introduced the all new XPERIA X10 on AT&T for a price of $129.99 with a contract.

They are not revealing the Android OS running on the handset, but we should find out soon.

The page also shows the Symbian powered Vivaz Pro for $599.99 unlocked and a W518 Clamshell which is free with AT&T plan.

Via : Sony

BlackBerry Torch scrutinized: a roundup of the first impressions

What was known as the BlackBerry Bold 9800 is now officially the BlackBerry Torch, a QWERTY-slider phone that’s powered by a 624MHz Marvell processor, and runs on BlackBerry 6 OS.

Some blogs in the United States have already got their hands on the device, which was exclusively launched on AT&T, and all of them have a lot to say about how the phone feels and functions. This is a roundup of some of the most insightful impressions.

Like all BlackBerry phones, the Torch’s QWERTY keypad is supposedly flawless, with great tactile feedback and perfect spacing/layout. The slider is solid, and the phone built sturdily all round.

The screen is not very large when compared with other modern smartphones, and has a comparatively low resolution of 480x360. The capacitive touchscreen was thought to be responsive though, with great multi-touch gesture controls.

As for the interface, the phone was apparently well-integrated with social networks and instant messaging, giving users aggregated feeds in a unified inbox.

Performance-wise, the phone’s 624MHz processor reportedly seemed slow, as did the browser – at least compared to the iPhone 4.

Read More @ thinkdigit.com

BlackBerry Torch 9800 On Way to 3 UK

The BlackBerry Torch 9800 was launched this month and is the first BlackBerry to come with the new BlackBerry OS 6.

Orange UK were quick off the mark confirming that they will be selling the BlackBerry Torch 9800. More here about Orange UK offering it.

Vodafone have taken a more low key method and just launched a webpage for people to register their interest - see here.

3 UK become the third UK operator to confirm they will be selling the BlackBerry Torch 9800 but as yet there is no pricing or availability. You can see more details for the BlackBerry Torch 9800 here.

BlackBerry smartphones to date have mainly been aimed at business users but the new

BlackBerry Torch 9800 with a touchscreen, traditional QWERTY keyboard and the new Blackberry OS 6 will likely appeal to non-business users as well.

BlackBerry OS 6 is a much more media based operating system than previous offerings and focuses on a better mobile browsing experience and social newtoworking improvements.

Read More @ 3g.co.uk

RIM BlackPad tablet priced at $499 when it ships in November?

Come on, admit it, you want to believe that RIM is working on a tablet called the BlackPad don't you? You'd better, because Apple Daily is piling on with more unsubstantiated rumor this morning.

So, in addition to the 9.7-inch display, Bluetooth, WiFi, and front- and rear-facing cameras already mentioned by Bloomberg's sources, Apple Daily claims that Quanta won the bid to manufacture

the tablet with plans to ramp up for 2 million units starting in September (for a November retail launch) with another 8 million planned for 2011. The price? $499 is the target, naturally.

Via : DigiTimes

The cute-as-a-button SanDisk Sansa Fuze MP3 Player

The SanDisk Sansa Fuze is a tiny little MP3/MP4 player that is being sold in 2,4, and 8GB models and features a number of exciting features. While bound to suffer lots of comparison to the iPod Nano and other small MP3 players, it really is cute and inexpensive enough to stand on its own.

The design team working on the Fuze have done really well, although they probably wont get any prizes for interface innovation any time soon. There is a rotating front dial that most people I’m sure are quite familiar with, and four navigation buttons along with a central button for selection. If all this seems a little like deja-vu – well, it is. But with units starting out from only $70, who are we to complain.

The screen features a nice looking display, with a resolution of 220 x 176 that is large enough for video while you are on the go. While I certainly couldn’t see myself grabbing the popcorn and sitting down to watch a full-length movie on one, it does look sharp and colourful. Sound quality is fairly good, although audiophiles will be disappointed – as they often are – and the included headphones will definitely need to be upgraded at some stage.

Read More @ geekwithlaptop.com

Apple could face fines over iPod nano overheating problems

According to a Wall Street Journal report, Apple could face fines in Japan, if the company doesn’t provide explanation on overheating problems with first generation iPod Nano.

The company has until August 4th to respond. “Japan’s Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry ordered Apple’s Japan unit to provide it with more information related to overheating problems with Apple Inc.’s first generation of iPod Nano music players by August 4.

The ministry is requesting Apple Japan to explain the cause of overheating, whether similar incidents have been reported domestically and abroad and what prevention and cautionary measures have been taken to counter such incidents, according to Seiji Shimagami, a ministry official who works in consumer product safety,” the report said.

”We’ve been asking they outline the preventive actions that have been taken for two years, but we question whether enough has been done so we took official action,” said Seiji Shimagami, a ministry official who works in consumer product safety.

Read More @ allnewsmac.com

New 7-inch iPad Mini with Retina Display expected January 2011

9to5 Mac, iLounge, and MacStories have all speculated that a new iPad will be out soon, possibly January 2011, and this time, it will feature the Retina Display of the iPhone 4 that’s known for its amazing pixel density.

This rumour also holds that the new iPad will be a smaller, 7-inch version of the current 10-inch iPad, and be called the iPad Mini. Guesses at what the resolution will be range from 1500x1920 to 2048x1536!

Other speculation holds that the 5th generation of the iPhone, the iPhone 5, will also hit shelves at around the same time as the iPad Mini, while all new iPod Touch, iPod Nano, and iPod Shuffle devices are expected earlier, as early as September this year.

While there is not too much evidence too support many of these claims, we’ve all been expected a new version of the iPad sometime soon, one that incorporates some of the new features the iPhone 4 brought, including dual cameras and possibly even stylus support, apart from the Retina Display.

Via : thinkdigit.com

Best Buy – Apple Released New 2010 iMac Powered Core i3, i5 and i7 – Full Review

Apple unveiled the new 2010 iMac line on July 27th. AppleInsider has published now a all-in-one review of all new iMac models.

There’s little doubt that 2010 is the year of the iPad and iPhone for Apple, with the company largely focusing on the new kids on the block. But the Mac isn’t entirely out of the picture. While the Mac business is a more mature product line than Apple’s mobile device lineup, it remains an important segment–both to Apple and the customers who use the Mac. And though the four new iMacs (two 21.5-inch models and two 27-inch models) released in July provide only small speed boosts, these latest desktops will make most customers very happy.

The report contrasts the performance benchmarks rankings of Cinebench 11 and Geekbench 2 to compare the the $1699 entry level dual core 3.2GHz Core i3 against the midrange $1999 quad core 2.8GHz Core i5 and the high end $2199 quad core 2.93GHz Core i7. Check out new prices and buy it from Amazon.

Standard equipment: The Intel Core 2 Duo processors found in the lower-end iMacs of the previous generation are gone. Apple now uses dual-core Intel Core i3 processors with 4MB of Level 3 cache in three of the new iMacs. The $1199 21.5-inch iMac has a 3.06GHz Core i3, while the $1499 21.5-inch iMac and the $1699 27-inch iMac both feature 3.2GHz Core i3 processors. The fourth iMac, a $1999 27-inch model, sports a 2.8GHz Core i5 quad-core processor with 8MB of level 3 cache.

Read More @ techpinger.com