Mobile panorama of the week. Issue 30 June - 4 July

Samsung i740: stylish smartphone without Wi-Fi

Samsung has increasingly manifested itself in the segment of Windows Mobile devices. After the Korean manufacturer has finally officially introduced the flagship smartphone Samsung i900 Omnia, quickly found the following grounds for rumors. The new device, which is preparing to release the company Samsung, producing an ambivalent impression. On the one hand Samsung i740, so presumably it is called new, looks like an advanced machine business class, on the other - has pronounced disadvantages. It is not classified as top models of all-in-one, in contrast to the Samsung i900 Omnia, but for a simpler model specifications i740 does not look balanced. However, here we are dealing with preliminary information, it is possible that in fact the model has a more integrated approach. It will be known only after the official presentation of the communicator Samsung i740 and publishing details about the characteristics.

Samsung i740

At the moment, the future new product known the following things. This device is designed to work in networks GSM / GPRS / EDGE, did not support third-generation network, or wireless Wi-Fi. If the absence of third-generation networks for Russian users are not too disappointing, the lack of support for Wi-Fi is puzzling. This possibility, many manufacturers add a mid-range model, and even frankly low, while the Samsung i740 is clearly not positioned as a budget option. The model is made in monoblock form factor, rather thin and attractive in appearance. The body will be used by metal stakes. In those documents, which stealthily infiltrated the network device is positioned as a stylish business model. As one of the main evidence of "business" orientation is a function of scanning business cards that have not at all uncommon. Among other features are the support of technology VibeTonz. It provides a sense of tactile feedback when pressed on the screen due to vibration, such technology is already used in several phone models, Samsung, such as Samsung F490. Judging by the images, the model display is recessed into the body, and therefore will be more efficient to press a finger on the controls placed on display at the edges and corners. While the majority of PDA screen has produced a side, but there are more models for which besstilusnoe management is hampered by edges that are not easily pressed with your finger. Below the display is unusual navigation key, while it is impossible to say exactly how it works. In the PDF-document describing the Samsung i740, this button looks like an "optical joystick" like the one used in Samsung i900 Omnia and the Samsung i780, but in other images button looks very different. It only remains to wait until the Samsung does not publish official information and photos, or until the network appears in a preliminary review of the engineering model of the model. We can say with confidence that the Samsung i740 - a successor to the i710. NEW largely inherited both advantages and disadvantages of its predecessor, remains the same ambiguous.Communication capabilities have remained unchanged, did not change the quality of the display - it is still a standard 2.8-inch screen with QVGA. Of the differences include a different processor - instead of the Intel XScale processor with a clock frequency of 416 MHz is now used 624 MHz, a camera with a resolution of 3 megapixel instead of 2 MP, in addition, there was an FM-tuner, and GPS-module. Thus, the model has more functionality than its predecessor. Of course, was upgraded operating system. The emphasis on style and subtlety preserved, the size of the model have not changed: 107 x 59 x 13,8 mm vs. the previous 108 x 58 x 13 mm. Judging by the images available today, the design of Samsung i740 received less clumsy, it fits well with a range of smartphones and communicators Samsung 2008. The documentation has not yet specified parameters such as the Samsung i740 internal memory capacity and weight. It is possible that support for wireless networking Wi-Fi, too, have simply decided not to specify, but in reality it is, but this disadvantage is likely to still inherited from the i710. It is interesting that other models of Windows Mobile devices, targeted at the business segment, Samsung currently supplies the Wi-Fi. Thus, the conclusion that the slogan "Business in My Pocket" in the documentation on the Samsung i740 has more promotional in nature, but in fact it would be cost-effective model, which simply replaces the market gradually obsolescent i710. It is likely that this will be a tempting proposition for those looking for a stylish device with navigation capabilities and reasonable price. Wait for the announcement and a lot about the Samsung i740 will become clearer.

Neo FreeRunner: from enthusiasts to the masses

OpenMoko company began taking orders for the second version of the device based on an open platform Openmoko Linux - Neo FreeRunner. Recall that the firstborn was the model OpenMoko Neo 1973 (GTA01), it has also been jointly developed by OpenMoko and the Taiwanese manufacturer FIC. Neo 1973 was released last year, but only in a version for developers, the party of the communicators was sold out by February and the production of additional parties were planned. Communicator is positioned as the world's first fully integrated mobile communications platform, built on the principle of open source. At that time it really was a revolutionary step, but with the release of Android-platform smartphone OpenMoko ceases to be lonely. Interestingly, in the case of Android, Openmoko Linux platform is designed to operate not on any particular model, and many would be support from the hardware. Nevertheless, the company OpenMoko is not spoiled diversity, and other producers, unfortunately, not in a hurry to support the project. The best support Openmoko Linux platform declared for the Neo 1973 and Neo Freerunner, which is not surprising, as different degrees of support announced for the Treo 650, Palm TX, Motorola A1200E and some other devices, in particular, work is underway on the HTC Universal and HP iPAQ hx4700. Neo FreeRunner (GTA02) inherited the main characteristics and recognizable design Neo 1973. Unlike its predecessor, Neo FreeRunner is represented not only in the variation for developers, but as a consumer product is fully ready to "turn-key, albeit with minimal software accessories.$ 399 goes to the user device with a rather impressive hardware capabilities and core software stuffing. "Parent" refers to software applications for making calls, working with contacts and text messages. OpenMoko plans to rapidly expand these functions regular production software available for download on its website. In August, for example, will have new positional applications and software using the information on the location of the user. Of course, enthusiasts can themselves participate in the creation of applications and to contribute to the development of the project. Neo FreeRunner is available in two versions supporting band networks GSM / GPRS, for distribution in different countries - 850/1800/1900 MHz or 900/1800/1900 MHz. Among the features of the device - touch screen 2.8-inch display with a resolution VGA (480x640 pixels), Wi-Fi (802.11 b / g) and Bluetooth 2.0, GPS-module and support for AGPS, 128 MB RAM and 256 MB of ROM, slot microSD, 400 MHz ARM9 processor, and two motion sensor. If the Neo 1973 (GTA01) was only sold through the site Openmoko, then the Neo FreeRunner is available for purchase as the company's website and through distribution partners in Europe, India and North America. Thus, communicators Series Neo trying to leave the stage "for the elect" the mass market. With the advent of the large base of software they would be very attractive solution for all those who, for whatever reasons, do not like Windows Mobile device or the same iPhone. But it is unlikely the project actually has been gaining popularity among ordinary consumers, especially now, when the output of Android-devices is expected to soon enough. Android project will support and promote the most prominent handset manufacturers and software developers, while OpenMoko risks to remain only a limited circle of enthusiasts.

The second "Future Phone" becoming real

Second generation iPhone coming closer to the time of the solemn of the sale. The operators of 22 countries where the iPhone 3G sales are starting on July 11, one after the other publish details about the conditions of distribution news. Of course, declared at the time of the announcement of "promotional" price of the new iPhone will be far from the only option.In the native American market operator for AT & T in addition to $ 199 for 8 GB model and $ 299 for 16 GB model is subject to a fairly superimposed two-year contract, there is an option for a prepaid system, without a contract - for $ 599 and $ 699 respectively, although such a system sales will be not available from day one. The minimum price of $ 199 for 8 GB and $ 299 for 16 GB when it is available only to users who at one time bought from AT & T model of the first generation iPhone, as well as existing subscribers of the operator, who were found worthy of discounts and "unworthy" discounts and new AT & T subscribers can purchase the iPhone 3G contract for $ 399 or $ 499. In close to the northern capital of Russia, Finland, iPhone 3G will be sold at the operator Sonera. Finnish prices are almost standard in Europe - 159 euros and 245 euros for 8 GB and 16 GB models, at the conclusion of the contract on the rate of subscription fee of 31.69 euros per month. Will be provided three rate plans, at a maximum rate of subscription fee 89.99 euro per month entry-level iPhone will cost only 1 euro, and the older model - at 85 euros. You also have the opportunity to buy iPhone 3G a tariff with no monthly fee - for 429 or 519 euros, respectively. Apple has also preparing to release "phone of the future number 2." On the Web site appeared panoramic video tour, dedicated to iPhone 3G. Enthusiasts carefully watched videos and found some interesting points, not previously known. For example at the lower edge of the phone was found two uncharacteristic for Apple products on the edges of the screw jack Dock connector. In technology, Apple has a tradition to hide these screws from the user's eye, than due to "innovation" in the iPhone 3G is still a mystery. The process of downloading and installing applications from the App Store will be displayed differently than downloading from the iTunes Wi-Fi Music Store. Instead, a separate list for managing downloads, downloadable application piktogrammka appears right on the start screen, while it is displayed on the boot process. The application becomes active immediately after downloading. Also pleased fans of iPhone piktogramka AIM-messenger, seen in the list of available downloads. On this and similar applications missed since the release of the first model. Another interesting feature of the new iPhone, which is found in the demo clip - now in the airplane mode of flight has the option of active Wi-Fi connection, whereas in the first model of iPhone "airplane" mode means to disable and cellular and Wi-Fi. Meanwhile, June 29, the first iPhone celebrates its first anniversary. On this day exactly a year ago at 18.00 Pacific time started selling the iPhone in the U.S.. Before Apple's flagship store in New York on 5 th Avenue formed a queue, where the first "sideltsy" taken a turn, breaking camp at the threshold of the store, even on Monday, and 29 the number of falls on Friday. With severe restrictions - only one country and only one operator in it, Apple and AT & T managed to sell about half a million phones in the first 3 days and by 10 September was the first million sold iPhone. For the current year, Apple planned to sell 10 million iPhone, such forecasts are considered by most analysts as being too cautious, if not understated, given the rapidly growing market for distribution with the release of iPhone 3G. By year-end Apple phone will appear in 70 countries, plus the waiting queues are huge markets like China and Russia. Apple itself considers China and Russia as a very promising country for the iPhone and does not deny the fact of ongoing talks with local operators.

RoverPC X7 rated

Became known additional details about the upcoming release of Communicator RoverPC X7. The official announcement of Rover Computers has not yet followed, all information is delivered "underground" forum administration RoverPC Mobile Club. Recall, according to preliminary information, RoverPC X7 is the successor model RoverPC N6 with a unique combination of the Russian market for GPS-functionality, a large 3.2-inch display and reasonable price. It is expected that sales of the new device will start in August, while the price for it will amount to 13,990 rubles. If the prediction comes true, it turns out that the novelty is worth little more than RoverPC N6 at time of sale. Recommended price for RoverPC N6 was 12,990 rubles, now if you want your device can be found cheaply. Meanwhile, for an extra thousand a recommended price of RoverPC X7 there are such features as screen without skirting, branded add-on for control without a stylus, a new design, the Marvell PXA 310 processor with a clock frequency of 624 MHz and increase RAM - 128 MB. Are worth it or not, decide to customers.

Battle of giants Diamond - Omnia - iPhone

A snack a few interesting pictures, comparisons. On the Internet site GSMArena.com was published in a review-comparison "HTC Touch Diamond vs. Samsung i900 Omnia" and both were compared on a photo with the iPhone. Hit of the Season - HTC Touch Diamond and Samsung i900 Omnia regarded as one of its major competitors iPhone. This is the new generation of Windows Mobile smartphones, attractive and comfortable. Their comparison is of undoubted interest, we present some excerpts. Both of the new device running Windows Mobile 6.1, as both have obvious advantages and no less obvious flaws. HTC Touch Diamond has a better resolution of the display, while the Samsung i900 Omnia screen more in physical size, and the device itself looks stronger.

iPhone vs. Samsung Omina and HTC Diamond

Comparison of displays: HTC Diamond, Samsung Omina and iPhone

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Feedback from testers sensing element scrolling for HTC Touch Diamond is more convenient than the "optical joystick" Samsung i900 Omnia, but it is a matter of taste. Both front-end add-on Windows Mobile (TouchFLO 3D in HTC and TouchWiz from Samsung) and an impressive difference between them is perceived subjectively, rely heavily on user preferences. If we ignore the subjective parameters, almost all tests GSMArena Omnia device was faster than the Diamond. The technical characteristics of the camera can be immediately noted from Samsung i900 Omnia - 5 megapixel with flash to 3 megapixel with no flash at the HTC Touch Diamond. Diamond Built-in memory is 4 GB, while the Omnia - 8 or 16 GB depending on model, plus the ability to use memory cards. Both communicators working on the lily-ion batteries, but the Touch Diamond battery has a capacity of 900 mAh, while the Omnia - 1440 mAh. No wonder that at a lower resolution display and better power management, processor Intel, Samsung PDA stayed on the tests almost twice as long as the opponent. At a special test, using the GPS-functions HTC Touch Diamond stand 2 hours 20 minutes in a stand-alone mode, and Omnia - as much as 4 hours and 20 minutes. It is interesting that the same test, HTC TyTN II shows the result in 4 hours. In conclusion, the review concluded that both devices are excellent candidates for the acquisition, each with its own strengths and weaknesses, and the choice should be guided by their own preferences and priorities. The authors, translation:

Toshiba e310: slim PDA economy class on the Pocket PC 2002

The savings is not savings, and in the selection.

Edmund Burke, British writer and philosopher Toshiba is not as well known in the market of handheld computers, how computers and mobile laptops. However, releasing fairly successful debut models e570 and e740, the enterprising Japanese could not complete a series of handheld palm mid-level price, affordable to many fans of these wonderful machines. This is how the Toshiba e310, which is already readily available in Moscow, and for relatively little money. This PDA is already referred to another Palm-killer'om. Indeed, its size and weight, not to mention functionality, only stokes battle has flared between the two platforms. However, Toshiba e310 is not news to the market, and prices on the time to settle. That's really very tempting to buy modern device on Pocket PC 2002, which is not expensive hi-end Palm'a. However, experience with the "popular" Pocket PC Casio BE-300 shows that not everything that is good and cheap for small money is nothing, pardon the pun, the item can not be bought. Applies whether the law on Toshiba e310? Let's see ...

Hardware insides

Framework for fiscal handheld from Toshiba is the standard for Pocket PC-devices, Intel ARM processor with a frequency of 206 MHz. The amount of memory in e310 is small (32 MB), but it is enough for all the necessary applications. Yes and it is the budget item that it was something worse than a more expensive counterparts. Memory, by the way, added through SD / MMC slot, which is used in all computers on the Palm OS from Palm Inc., New products from Handspring and several others. So, the choice of this particular slot rasshireiya (in a more expensive model e570 have Compact Flash and SD / MMC) can be considered justified. KPC communicate with the user through the 3.5-inch reflective screen. The display has a resolution of 320x240 pixels and displays 65,536 colors. This will agree, not bad for a screen budget model, given that the size has not decreased, as in Palm m130, and the number of colors remained the same can not be said about the Casio BE-300, or about the same Handspring Treo 90. On top of that screen for Toshiba e310 brilliantly copes with svom tasks: works even better than his brother Toshiba e570 or competitor Palm m515. Clear contrast image is saved on him as a backlight, and without it. This allows one to work comfortably in almost any lighting conditions (of course within reason). This model uses a lithium-ion battery 1000 mAh. Of course, this is not 3000 mAh, as in the Toshiba e740, but for a budget machine is quite amiss. According to the developers, the battery allows the handheld to work offline for about 10 hours. No wonder that Toshiba, like everyone else, a little disingenuous on this issue. In practice, of the order of 6-8 hours (exact time depends on the kind of tasks). As for the sound, there is probably nothing to complain about - 16-bit stereo sound with a frequency of 44.1 kHz and enough high-quality speaker "know their stuff." Of course, for the stereo built-in speaker is not enough, but who you are prohibited from using headphones, the output at which there is in this model ...In addition to high-quality mp3-player to the buyer of this device receives a digital voice recorder, because the Toshiba e310 has a built-in microphone. It seems that opportunities for the Japanese news for low-cost product is more than enough. How did things with their implementation?

Soft software

On licenses still Toshiba saved. According to the riches postovlyaemogo software e310 loses iPAQ. The kit contains only the most necessary. In the dry ration includes Pocket Word, Pocket Excel, Pocket Internet Explorer, Microsoft ActiveSync and Microsoft Pocket Media Player. In principle, this should be sufficient for everyday work with documents and spreadsheets, surf the expanses of the Internet in search of additional software and music. Moreover, for all its budgetary focus is based on the Toshiba e310 Pocket PC 2002. Well, the developers did not skimp on the ground and did not follow the example of the founders of BE-300. Thus they provide their hefty device compatibility with all kinds of software. Therefore, the user should have no difficulty with the installation of vending program.

What we have

Releasing a handheld economy class on Pocket PC 2002, Toshiba, of course, not lost. First, the market was waiting for him. Second, the cost producer in contrast with his Casio BE-300 can be identified correctly, because it was not in savings, and in the selection. Therefore, Toshiba e310 out quite successful. With its low price (in Moscow, Toshiba e310 can be purchased for almost $ 400) machine has full functionality, compact dimensions, low weight and, finally, the brand design. Should I then buy Palm? The question is now worth more than ever. After all, if earlier handhelds family "palmovyh" took its price, compactness and performance, it is now for them is listed only performance, which is more than compensated multimedia capabilities Pocket PC. The authors, translation:

Mobile panorama of the week. Issue 7 - July 11

Ilya of Murom among GPS-communicator

The company Rover Computers almost completely confirmed the information on the new Communicator RoverPC X7, which some time ago, has spread in the network. The company really is preparing to release a powerful new GPS-communicator, focused on middle-price segment. The model is positioned as the most powerful Russian communicator. Like its predecessor, RoverPC N6, new product provides an unprecedented combination of functionality and price. For those who are not after a long nice specs, it's one of the best options when you need just a PDA with navigation functionality. RoverPC X7 inherited the main advantages RoverPC N6 - great for your device screen size (3.2 inches diagonal), the overall performance and reasonable price. The novelty still paid attention to really important for the GPS-device parameters, and left to the "budget" level, all the rest. Display with a diagonal of more than 2.8 inches are now a rarity among communicators. Moreover, for users accustomed to a large display PDA, smaller screens communicators often seem uncomfortable and too small. Screen RoverPC N6, though not a resolution of VGA, confining QVGA, was large enough that it was convenient to operate, even without the stylus and use features such as watching movies, and navigation. In RoverPC X7 is a dignity enhanced by a specially designed envelope with major labels, further simplifies the operation without a stylus. The operating system is updated to the version of Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional. Indicators that affect performance, also have been strengthened - to replace the Marvell PXA270 processor clocked at 416 MHz came Marvell PXA310 624 MHz, and built-in memory has increased in volume with 128 MB of ROM and 64 MB RAM and 256 MB ROM and 128 MB of RAM. In this case, parameters such as communication features and simple 2-megapixel camera remained virtually unchanged. For the Russian realities in most cases, support for the four frequency bands Networks GSM (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) capable of transmitting data on GPRS / EDGE, wireless Wi-Fi (802.11b / g) and the interface Bluetooth (2.0 + EDR ), which was implemented in RoverPC X7. It should be noted that RoverPC N6 supports three rather than four-band GSM. Third-generation networks are starting to appear in some selected cities, but they are still a very long time can not be called widespread and providing good coverage. Thus, the lack of 3G support could not be considered as a serious shortcoming. As one of the main competitors RoverPC X7 performance and its large display can be viewed communicator ASUS P550. It is more functional for a single parameter, but also much more expensive and slightly loses to other parameters. Do ASUS P550 has support for third-generation networks, the display is slightly larger - 3.5 inches diagonally, supported cards miniSD, and not microSD. In this case, the amount of RAM for ASUS P550 is smaller than RoverPC X7 - 64 MB. In addition, Communicator ASUS no FM-radio. Dimensions and weight more ASUS P550 - 121x70x16, 5 mm, 188 grams, vs. 121h65, 5h17 mm, 132 grams of RoverPC X7. Thus, when a definite plus new ASUS P550 is much closer to the concept of a balanced, low-cost GPS-communicator. Among the truly low-cost GPS-making alternatives RoverPC X7 with a similar screen size is now unavailable. Such is not too new models as O2 XDA Flame or HTC P6300 (Panda) GPS support is not received, and O2 XDA Flame still not cheap.If the screen size is not crucial, as principled a small price and availability of GPS, then as potential competitors include Gigabyte GSmart MW700, Fly PC200 and the glofiish X610. It remains only to note that the start of sales RoverPC X7 is not slated for August, as expected, and in September, so it's entirely possible that by then there will be some interesting alternatives. Recommended price for RoverPC X7 set at 13,990 rubles, while the recommended value of its predecessor, the communicator RoverPC N6, online Rover Computers has fallen from 12,990 rubles to 11,500 rubles.

Sports iShoping the dismemberment

One of the main events of the week was the start of sales of iPhone 3G. On Friday the sale of the phone began in 22 countries. First for the thirsty to buy iPhone 3G doors opened NZ stores, simply because of the difference of time zones. In America, the turn of the iPhone 3G have occupied since Friday July 4, coming under the doors of the flagship Apple store in New York with folding chairs, tents and even babies. In other countries, the queue started to appear later, for example in the same New Zealand Gleduell Jonny (Jonny Gladwell), a student from Oakland, and the main contender for the title of the first buyer, pitch a tent at the door of the shop operator Vodafone on July 8 and bravely waited for more than 60 hours. In Japan, on July 9 has already formed a decent-sized place to operator Softbank flagship store in Tokyo. By the evening before the start of sales the number of Japanese waiting to reach about one and a half thousand. As the representative of New Zealand's Vodafone, the first in the early morning hours has been sold more than 400 phones. Of course, among waiting to buy the iPhone 3G were not just simple fans. For example, the authors resource iFixit.com specially flew to New Zealand, among the first to buy, and then parse the iPhone 3G. Photo gallery of the whole process was published on Friday morning. Recall that a similar experiment was iFixit.com year ago with the first iPhone.An interesting and useful for ordinary users the features of the new iPhone specialists parser is celebrated in such evidence found: SIM-card is removable, but unlike the first generation iPhone, and, fortunately for all the staples of the world, now includes attending a special tool to extract the SIM- Cards Headphone lets you use the headphones are not from Apple itself without an adapter LCD-screen and safety glass are as individual components, like the iPod Touch, but not glued together as a first-generation iPhone. This simplifies the process of repair, for example, if the glass breaks, and the display is in order. Unlike the first generation iPhone, the novelty battery is not soldered to the motherboard, which greatly simplifies the process of replacing the battery if necessary. As a GPS-module is used Hammerhead II PMB 2525 from the company Infineon Technologies, and flash memory - from Toshiba TH58NVG6D1DTG80 According to analysts before the end of 2008 will be sold around 10.5 million iPhone 3G in addition to 6 million first generation iPhone is already in circulation. This substantially more than 10 million total sales iPhone, Apple originally planned to sell this year. Shortly before the start of the international sales of iPhone 3G, Apple has released software updates and new services. Recall that in the iPhone 3G uses the second version of the firmware, iPhone 2.0, which is also available to update the first generation iPhone owners and players, iPod touch. It has a number of significant differences, one of the main things - the possibility of legal run third party applications. In the first generation iPhone and iPod touch has been laid Support for Web applications, and third-party programs, it became commonplace for smartphones and communicators, the idea to put it was impossible. Of course, enthusiasts were able to crack the defense of Apple, and third-party applications were released, but in this case, the owner of the phone to function at your own risk, and could not count in this case, the manufacturer's warranty. Earlier this year, was officially released a beta version of the kit for developers of iPhone SDK, which lets you create applications for which Apple has been willing to take responsibility. All applications are created using the iPhone SDK, checked by Apple, and approved by the program are exposed to the online service App Store, a new section of iTunes. By the release of iPhone 3G was released a new version of iTunes 7.7 application, and began to work himself App Store. In iTunes 7.7 adds support for remote control functions of the iPhone and iPod touch. In order for this feature appeared on the iPhone and iPod touch, you must download and install the application from the App Store. It is interesting that iTunes 7.7 has been found supporting this region as Russia, the first time for the service iTunes.In the regions of Russia and you can select the service does not refuse to accept cards of Russian banks. While this support only applies to the App Store and applications in it for the iPhone and iPod touch, and the basic music and video section of the famous online store is still unavailable for the Russians. It must be noted that some applications do not make sense for iPod touch and fit only the iPhone, which is not sold in Russia legally. Who knows, maybe Apple will be able to negotiate with any operator in Russia to sell iPhone before the end of the year. At the opening of the App Store in the catalog, there were 500 applications, more than 125 of which are offered free of charge. In this range continues to expand rapidly, July 11, the number of software is already more than 600 items. What is nice, the biggest share belongs to free applications, in second place is located at $ 0.99, on the third - to $ 9.99, and four honorable place is software worth $ 4.99. At the moment, the most expensive application in the App Store worth $ 69.99. In addition to the service, App Store, the new iPhone 2.0 firmware has innovations such as support for enterprise applications, search through contacts, browsing support new file types in email, including iWork and PowerPoint, saving images from e-mail, ability to perform Removal and relocation of groups of letters, the answer from another e-mail account, a scientific calculator, enhanced calendar, support for new languages ​​including Russian, a new service MobileMe, and so on. New firmware for iPod touch includes an additional 5 applications, which appeared in the players, iPod touch, released in January this year. This is the Mail (Mail), Stocks (Stock Prices), Maps (Maps), Weather (weather) and Notes (Notes). Unlike owners of iPhone, iPod touch users to upgrade iPhone 2.0 Software Update will not be available for free, and for $ 9.95. On the "sweet" offer a comparative look at the photo iPhone, iPod touch and iPhone 3G.

Touchscreen BlackBerry in Pictures

Last week there was new information about the first Canadian manufacturer RIM smartphone with a touchscreen - BlackBerry Thunder. One of the core resources has published screenshots of the interface of this model. Recall that the expected market name sounds like a BlackBerry Thunder BlackBerry 9500, this model differs from its predecessors a large touch screen with a resolution of 360x480 and is regarded as a real competitor to the iPhone for CDMA-operators. Most models of the BlackBerry is presented as a CDMA-version, as well as GSM, that makes a statement about the "CDMA-killer iPhone" is warranted. The model will support online music stores, provides for a horizontal mode of a media player for watching movies. As you can see by the screenshots, the interface is pretty original, thoughtful and pleasing to look at, with the overall style fits into the image of the business unit. The second news about the new BlackBerry than nice - expect a smartphone should not earlier than after 4-5 months. BlackBerry Thunder is still being far from ready for market. There are a number of hardware and software problems that developers have to decide before the start of sales. We are talking about such deficiencies as uncomfortable typing with the virtual keyboard, the "wave" on the screen even from a very light pressure. With built-in accelerometer is also having problems, it does not work properly when moving the unit. The user interface flickering or slow when you try to scroll, and pressing the buttons observed half-second delay. With the tactile feedback system linked manifestations of the "multiple" clicks, that is, the user presses a button once, and as a result of vibration can work both single and double or even quadruple depression. Nevertheless, until the device is put on the market it's all just working the problem to be solved before release. It would be foolish to blame the developers that they did not have time to deal with all the problems right now, we are talking about a fundamentally new for the RIM device.

Team mobile halophyte

Sad news for all users, who impressed with an image communicator ASUS-Lamborghini ZX1. As the resource Engadget, ASUSTek company canceled its plans to release a "race" of the communicator this summer to focus on "more important devices", and to release those that were planned for the fourth quarter of the year exactly on time. What is now the term of registration ASUS-Lamborghini ZX1 has not yet been reported. It is possible that sources Engadget wrong, and the device will appear before the end of the summer. At the very least, an online store Expansys, as if nothing had happened, taking pre-orders for this model at a price of 804.95 pounds (about 1,592.5 U.S. dollars) with a stated term of registration on August 15.

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Completely "crazy" specification published known resource Just Another Mobile Phone Blog, arguing that it is an official list of features the phone Sony Ericsson PSP. Recall that the rumors of powerful igrofone Sony Ericsson's been around for a long time, but according to recent leaks, Sony does not want to give the brand the PSP in the hands of Sony Ericsson. In the story about the phone functionality with the PSP-still more questions than answers, and conclude on the reliability of a new hearing is not possible. Previously, Just Another Mobile Phone Blog has published a completely truthful preliminary data, and rumors that have been subsequently simple fabrication. According to the source Just Another Mobile Phone Blog, Sony Ericsson PSP model represents an impressive size and weight of the phone with a large 4.3-inch display with a resolution of 480x272 pixels. Turning, the display takes phone to PSP-console. The total weight of the device is 250 grams, that much even for the Japanese market, accustomed to the "call-brick". Supposed to support mobile networks GSM / GPRS / EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and UMTS / HSDPA (850/1900/2100 MHz), as well as interface Bluetooth 2.0. In this case, the opportunity to work in a Wi-Fi networks do not indicate that as suspicious. Of the additional features include support for both cards Memory Stick Micro, and the microSD, it already occurs in some models of Sony Ericsson, a 2-megapixel camera and battery life, up to 5 hours in game mode, 3 hours and 20 minutes of video call 9 hours 30 minutes of talk time and 400 hours of standby time. Nokia has decided to maintain its image as a "green" company, a charity campaign to sell "pandospasitelnogo" smartphone. The new smartphone Nokia N96, sales of which have not yet started in Russia, it is proposed to get used to all the out of turn. For this we need to participate in a special campaign by purchasing one of 96 copies of "limited edition" Nokia N96 (Limited Edition). Charity Nokia N96 Limited Edition is worth 759 euros. All the differences from the standard will be reduced to a numbered wooden box, handmade, special ring tones and background images. Proceeds from sales of Nokia promises to pass on the project of the World Wildlife Fund for conservation of red pandas in Nepal. Recall that the Nokia N96 is the successor to the hit smartphone Nokia N95. He also performed in the form factor dual-slider, and in addition to the 5-megapixel camera and GPS-receiver, received support services for mobile TV DVB-H and 16 GB of internal memory. The authors, translation: