Nokia E6-00 smartphone

Nokia E6-00 – the most detailed leak ever – Videos and Pics inside!

The Nokia E6-00, which was leaked a number of times already, has now landed in the hands of a user named Quick99 over at NokioTeca forums, and it has got a nice photo/video treatment from him !

We already knew/figured out it’s specs which include :

• A VGA capacitive (or resistive ??) touch screen ( Screen size not sure yet between 2.5-2.8 ? )
• A touch and type form factor
• Same hardware as the N8 and other Symbian^3 devices( ?? )
• 8 megapixel EDoF camera ( This is confirmed now ) with 720p video recording
• Runs a different version of Symbian^3 which is adapted to the 4:3 aspect ratio screen

Other details are yet to be figured out, but hey, this guy is in a forum and we are surely going to get a lot more of the device’s information, probably a review too ! Let’s dig into the images now

This is the backside of the device, you can notice the 8.0 megapixel camera , with dual LED flash and a speaker all housed on a slightly elevated (Like the N8) bump, but why ? I don’t know , people say it’s EDoF, but the jury’s out on that one. The battery is user-removable yay ! ( Weirdly enough i should scream considering N8 and E7′s miserable situation ) More or less the back looks like that of the Nokia C7 but a little wider.

Now the front looks pretty similar to what we have been seeing with the E-series range. E71,72 the E5, all carry the same ergonomics. But if you look at all the softkeys, they seem to be capacitive touch buttons. Take a look at the call/end and other shortcut keys except the D-Pad. All look like capacitive buttons ! The Keypad is pretty standard, like what we would expect in a decent phone. Now, the touchscreen, looks like 2.5-3″ ish IMO, non standard icon layout can be seen but i think this is better than the others, what do you think ?

This is the side view, pretty thin. Layout is very similar to C7′s.

This is the part where i let the readers figure out what’s present, nothing special.3

he top shows off the power button, 3.5 mm headphone jack and the micro USB input, below, we had already seen the microphone input. So, no 2 mm charging point like the E7 ? Also, i assume no HDMI ?

This is a direct camera sample ( 8 mp ) from the device , pretty good :

And this is a video sample from the device

And these blurry videos are from the user himself demoing some PR 2.0ish software that the E6 currently runs

Thanks to the fabulous @camb078 for the tip ! (Cheers Ben and hhh csc for the reminder tips! Also i would like to give the readers a shout for finding discrepancies in the post, much appreciated guys!)

HTC Incredible 2

HTC Incredible 2 with full Verizon regalia spotted in the wild

Do leaked, candid images of smartphones still excite you? Perhaps you’ll be thrilled to know that the successor to the HTC Incredible, the Verizon HTC Incredible 2, has been spotted in the wild and photographed for your viewing pleasure.

We’ve seen the HTC Incredible S at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona last month, and the Incredible 2 is really not too different. To the untrained eye, they look practically identical. The only distinguishing feature, really, is the Verizon branding on the Incredible 2. Here are the rumored specs for the CDMA version of this device:

• 4.0” Super LCD WVGA
• Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) w/ Sense
• 8MP camera w/ flash
• 1.3MP front facing camera
• 1Ghz Qualcomm MSM 8655 processor
• 4GB internal storage
• 768mb of RAM
• 1450mAh battery

Not too shabby, but its success might not mirror that of its predecessor if folks are fawning over dual-core processors and LTE-equipped phones. If you remember the Incredible situation last year, it was a painful time for those who really wanted to the Android device. It quickly sold out in stores and online and it took Verizon and HTC quite some time to get it back in stock, which was a pretty good sign for both HTC and Android.

Let’s see how well this smartphone fares on Verizon’s shores against the iPhone 4 and the upcoming Thunderbolt, an LTE-capable Android smartphone also by HTC.

HTC 4G

CES 2011 : Verizon HTC 4G Android Thunderbolt Smartphone

At the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES), Verizon Wireless and HTC today unveiled its newest 4G smartphone, the HTC ThunderBolt, one of the world’s first 4G LTE Android smartphones, coming soon exclusively to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network.

Taking advantage of Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network and the intuitiveness of the HTC Sense user experience, HTC ThunderBolt is one of the first smartphones to integrate Skype mobile™ with video calling. Rather than relying on a standalone application, a Skype mobile with video call can be made as easily as a standard voice call – with features like presence icons that indicate the availability status of friends built into the standard contacts list. A front-facing camera enables simple video calling, and the 4.3-inch display brings friends and family into clear focus.

HTC ThunderBolt features exceptional speed and power with the newest generation of the blazing-fast 1GHz Snapdragon processor. Verizon Wireless customers will also enjoy the premium HTC Sense user experience, running on the Android 2.2 platform. Creating and consuming mobile multimedia content is made possible with a stunning 4.3-inch WVGA display, Dolby surround sound, 8-megapixel camera and HD video recording. With wireless DLNA capability, the HTC ThunderBolt can easily stream and share content directly with compatible home theater components, including HDTVs and stereo receivers that feature built-in DLNA support.

“We are proud to not only be bringing one of the first 4G LTE Android smartphones to the Verizon Wireless network, but to offer people the unprecedented speed and ease of use that the HTC ThunderBolt provides to them,” said Jason Mackenzie, president of HTC Americas. “What makes 4G so compelling is not just technology, but what the technology allows people to do. With HTC ThunderBolt and the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, 4G is brought to life as people stay connected with friends, family and content faster than ever before possible.”

“Our 4G LTE network and the HTC Sense user experience combine to enable our customers to connect with friends, family and information on a whole new level,” said Marni Walden, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. “Customers will see the difference of 4G speeds when accessing content via the Web, Android applications or other Verizon Wireless applications.”

The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, launched in December 2010, is the fastest, most advanced 4G network in the United States, providing speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless’ 3G network. Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company’s entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.

The HTC ThunderBolt will be on display at CES in Verizon Wireless’ booth (#35216 in the South Hall of the Las Vegas Convention Center). For more information about Verizon Wireless’ 4G LTE network, visit www.verizonwireless.com/lte and for more information about Verizon Wireless at CES, please visit www.verizonwireless.com/ces or follow the company on Twitter at http://twitter.com/verizonwireless. For more information about the HTC ThunderBolt, please visit www.verizonwireless.com/thunderbolt.

Key Features:

* 4G LTE – customers can expect download speeds of 5 to 12 Mbps and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage areas

* 4.3-inch WVGA display

* Mobile Hotspot capability – share 4G connection with up to 8 Wi-Fi devices

* Android 2.2 platform

* 32GB microSD card included

* HTC Sense 2.0 with new features, including Fast Boot

* Built-in kickstand for easy media viewing

* Dolby and SRS surround sound

* Fully integrated Skype mobile experience

* 720p HD video recording

* DLNA streaming multimedia support

For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.

About Verizon Wireless

Verizon Wireless operates the nation’s fastest and most advanced 4G network and largest and most reliable 3G network, and serves more than 93 million customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with 80,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.

About HTC

HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.

oogle’s Android

Google’s Android Coming this Summer with Ice Cream Flavor

Anonymous sources reported that Google is planning to launch its new Android version for mobile phones which is named as Android 2.4 Ice Cream. It is expected to launch either in this June / July 2011 or somewhere around Google’s IO conference at the beginning of May 2011.

Its bit confusing that Google has assigned this version as Android 2.4 as release of Honeycomb 3.0 version is about to due in the start of this year, so it might be possible that Google probably do some changes in the version like Honeycomb will be released as 2.4 but these are all hypothesis we just have to wait for the launch of coming Android versions and enjoy their flavors.

It is confirmed that Android Ice Cream will be released after Honeycomb as it has become an ethical behavior of Google that it releases its android version in alphabetical orders i.e. Donut (D), Eclair (E), Froyo (F), Gingerbread (G) and Honeycomb (H) with the next iteration in the list of releases Ice Cream (I).

CeBit 2010

CeBit 2010 threw open its doors today. And so far the computerfest hasn’t disappointed, with stacks of amazing new gadgets for us to coo over. We’re talking next-gen netbooks, iPad-baiting slates and convergence-mad satnavs.

So what’s been top of the pile at CeBit so far? Jump in now and we’ll give you the complete rundown.

All-new metal Eee PCs

A year after unleashing the first Asus Seashell in Hanover, the Taiwanese titan has once agin used CeBit to tout some awesome new Eee PCs. Top of the line is the 18mm thin Eee PC Prime 1018p, rocking USB 3.0 and a 10.1-inch screen in an aluminium bod’. Then there’s the Eee PC Diary 1016p which promises “long-lasting battery life”. And last up is the Eee PC Seashell 1015 with a screw-less design, new colours and a stonking 14 hours of battery.

Archos 8 Home Slate

More like a photo frame than a tablet, thanks to that hefty PC, the Archos 8 Home Slate has clearly got the iPad in its sights. It’s got Android inside, as well as 4GB of storage for photos and vids, all inside an impossibly thin 12mm frame. And if the 8-inch number is a tad too obese for your tastes, the French PMP maker is also rolling out a 7-inch version for the same £129 price. The latter also comes in an 8GB edition.

Acer Aspire One 532G

We already knew that this new slab of gadgetry would be wheeled out at CeBit, but it was officially confirmed as the first netbook to pack in NVIDIA’s Ion 2 graphics. That means it can handle video with aplomb and see off ageing efforts which were notorious for struggling with even the most basic of clips. This new model was seen hiding at Mobile World Congress, but now it’s been pushed out front for the masses.

Nokia C5

You’d have expected the Nokia C5 to take a bow at Mobile World Congress. But lo, the Finnish phone fanatics have chosen CeBit to unleash their cheap, but utterly brilliant new blower. Rocking standard candybar looks, it comes loaded with some awesome features including easy Facebook access, Wi-Fi, GPS and HSDPA, all for £122 minus a SIM. It shows Nokia doing what it does best: great basic mobiles.

Mio Moov V780

Sure CeBit is mostly about PC cobblers getting all competitive. But Mio, the satnav people, have rocked up in Germany with a PND that packs in some serious skills. Like HDMI, a WVGA screen and DivX support. The sizeable 7-inch panel also means you can hook it up to a dedicated keyboard dock, just like the one you get with the Apple iPad. It’s a novel move, but one that makes a lot of sense.

Acer Chrome OS gadgets

Acer Chrome OS gadgets launching in a fortnight

Acer will unveil its first Chrome OS netbooks or smart-books in just two weeks’ time, according to a new report. Read on to find out where and when they’ll begin to kick cloud computing into a new gear with Google’s new operating system. Silicon Valley blog VentureBeat reports that the first Acer Chrome OS devices will be unveiled at the Computex tradeshow, set to go down on the company’s home turf in Taipei, Taiwan in from 1 to 5 June, citing sources.

That sounds more than feasible, especially since Google has always said that Chrome OS, which uses a new, always connected web browser paradigm, would ship on new products this year. And Acer’s no stranger to Google’s software: it was the first big brand to launch a dual boot Android netbook, and we exclusively revealed it was working on a followup Aspire One D260 in March.

Acer Chrome OS tablet primed?

What’s not clear is what form Acer Chrome OS devices might take: they could adopt a traditional netbook form, but could use a low power ARM processor for extended battery life, or even ditch the keyboard entirely and crash the tablet party going down right now. We’d be prepared to bet that if Acer Chrome OS machines make their debut at the show, we might just see something similar from Taiwanese rival Asus. Got your eyes on an Aspire One or an Eee PC? You might want to hold off for two more weeks.

Android 3.0

Android 3.0 the latest software update for the popular mobile operating system owned by Google, is reportedly set to launch in January 2011. Phone and tablets running the operating system have experienced an enormous boom within the past years, leaving consumers and developers’ alike hungry for a new release of the Android operating system.

The newest version of the platform, which is code-named “Gingerbread,” is set to upgrade the existing OS in multiple ways, including new video capabilities and rumored features that incorporate Google TV.

The popular operating system is currently being run by mobile phones built by a variety of different companies, including Samsung, Acer, Motorola, and HTC. Furthermore, Android is now one of the most popular operating systems for new tablet devices. Presently, Google has yet to comment on its upcoming Gingerbread release, though the company has confirmed that the release will be occurring within the next few months. Many have speculated that such a release could be announced at the CES 2011 conference, at the beginning of January.

In spite of all the speculation, some of the features of the new version are widely known. One such addition is video chat, which will support the protocols used by Google Talk. Furthermore, the OS will have the ability to receive Google Talk calls over a Wi-Fi connection. Such features directly challenge similar features in the Apple iPhone 4.0, which was released this past summer. Additional video capabilities in the new generation of devices include the capability to link the mobile phone with Google TV products. The new operating system will reportedly allow users to control such products with their phone, which essentially operates as a remote control. These rich video and chat features are expected to continue the accelerating market share of Android devices.

Beyond the popular features recognized by casual users of Smartphones and tablets running Google’s operating system, the new Android release is expected to incorporate several features that translate into a faster end-user experience. For example, the new software is reported to have enhanced CPU performance, meaning shorter response times for users. In general, the OS is expected to experience a boost in overall speed, and should offer more power in the hardware department.

Dell 2011 Android phone

Famed US tech blog Engadget grabbed itself the MOTHER of all Android phone scoops last night, with images of no fewer than THREE classy new Android-powered Dell phones appearing overnight. They’re quite possibly nothing more than concept designs at this moment in time, so don’t embarrass yourself by phoning up Vodafone this morning and trying to pre-order one – they won’t be arriving before the very end of the year (Lighting) or 2011 (Smoke & Flash).

Pictured here we have the Dell Smoke and the Dell Flash, which look OK despite having a whiff of ‘Acer’ about them…and this is the Dell Thunder, with its 4.1″ screen making it rather reminiscent of Sony Ericsson’s X10. We don’t know where to begin when it comes to rewriting and interpreting the specs of this little lot, so head over to Engadget’s Dell Leak Mini Page and read up on the one that takes your fancy.

Interestingly, the late-2010 phone is planned to arrive running Android 2.1, with the 2011 models upgraded to FroYo. A sign that FroYo is further away than currently thought, or simple bluffing from an unaware Dell?

Sony PlayStation Phone

Just days after in the world with talk of Sony’s future in smartphones, tablets, and the PlayStation brand (all without confirming or denying the existence of a PlayStation phone), Chinese site IT168 has posted an in-depth review of the engineering version that they managed to get ahold of. Not only is the PSP Phone very real; from the looks of it, the device is almost ready for prime time.

Before delving into the details, here are the specifications and features that we are working with:

• Qualcomm Adreno 205
• 1GHz Snapdragon Processor
• 1,500 mAh battery
• 4" LCD display with 854 x 480 resolution
• 5MP autofocus camera with LED flash (720p video recording unconfirmed)
• 512 MB RAM
• 512 MB ROM
• Micro SD slot
• SIM Slot
• Micro USB
• Rear Mic for noise cancellation
• Android 2.3

Hardware

The design of the PlayStation Phone is comparable to the form factor of the PSP go, so avid mobile gamers can rest assured that the hardware controls will blow traditional touch screen controls out of the water in terms of precision. Sliding up the 4-inch screen reveals the familiar PlayStation control layout, with the classic segmented D-pad gracing the left side and PlayStation’s patented triangle-square-x-circle buttons on the right. The center of IT168‘s unit contained an unfinished dual joystick system for PSP fans to appreciate. Visible at the bottom are the usual start and select keys, as well as what appears to be a menu key to the left. Interestingly enough, the device does indeed contain Xperia branding instead of the proposed PlayStation branding. Apparently missing, however, are the left and right triggers that PSP owners have come to know and love.

Software and Performance

Sadly, because this is not a retail model, there was no way of testing out the gaming capabilities of the device. The gaming tray created for the phone is called "PlayStation Pocket," but was empty, so Android Market games had to suffice as tests of power and performance. Pitted against a Meizu M9, the PSP Phone lagged behind by 4 seconds when loading Dungeon Keeper; however, once loaded, it was smooth and responsive. The only issue seems to be that with the prototype model, the hardware controls do not function with Market games.

Do not question the device’s raw power, though. Neocore clocks the phone in at a solid 59.1 FPS, which comes out on top when stacked against a Nexus One and HTC Desire HD. Quadrant scores the device at an impressive 1733, putting it ahead of the pack in terms of CPU speed.

Be sure to check out the in-depth review over at IT168 for more details – if you can follow the Google translation, that is.

PlayStation Phone

It started with a couple of tantalizing leaks. Then the leaks kept on coming. Now...well, now this is getting almost farcical. No, Sony did not officially announce the PlayStation Phone at CES this week -- but that hasn't stopped Chinese site IT168 from obtaining yet another leaked unit, and what's more, reviewing it.

Well, putting it through "evaluation efforts," anyway, according to Google's translation of the website (via Engadget). But of particular note here is that we now have a lot more details about the technical specs of the phone, at least as far as this model goes (which, to be clear, is not necessarily the final version that'll go to market). According to IT168's write up, the phone is powered by a Qualcomm Adreno 205 GPU, along with a 1GHz Snapdragon QSD8255 processor. This evidently results in the phone producing a graphics benchmark of 59.1 frames per second.

More details include a 4-inch LCD screen, 5 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash, 512MB RAM, 512MB ROM, a microSD slot, SIM slot, and micro-USB connection. There's also, of course, a new wave of pictures and videos of the device provided, which also show off its menus (which are all in Chinese, naturally).

So, once again, all that's left now is for Sony to finally put their horse before their cart and announce the damn thing already. Maybe at GDC next month?