The Internet continues to get information about the upcoming announcement of the heir to the popular smart phone Samsung Galaxy Note. As expected, the unit will be named Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and is likely to be announced in September. Recall that the Samsung Galaxy Note made a revolution in the smartphone market and was the first device with a 5.3-inch diagonal display and the technology S-Pen, which allows you to use a stylus with a capacitive screen. Despite the skeptical views on the "planshetofona", showed a stunning new level of sales and no one manufacturer can not achieve this level of sales in the segment "planshetofonov." According to a source, Samsung Galaxy Note 2 should be announced almost at the same time with the iPhone 5. The novelty will receive an even bigger 5.5-inch display with a resolution of 1680x1050 pixels. The unit will be based on the new chipset from Samsung and equipped with dual-core Exynos 5250 and 1.5 gigabytes of RAM. The new device will support networks of the fourth generation (LTE), high-quality 8-megapixel camera. Externally, the unit will be similar to the Samsung Galaxy S III. Source:...

The Internet gets more and more rumors about the smartphone Samsung Galaxy Note II and engineers will certainly try to give heir best popular device functionality. Moreover, many experts believe that the announcement of the second Note to happen almost simultaneously with the announcement of the iPhone 5 and should be a good spoonful of tar in a barrel of honey from Apple. To begin with, the staff will get its own chipset, powerful quad-core processor and a good battery life. Indeed, the dimensions of the device can equip it with a high capacity battery. Featuring 12-megapixel main camera, the smartphone will be able to show off their photographic capabilities. The operating system will use Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The main feature of the smartphone Galaxy Note II to become a large 5.3-inch unbreakable, flexible display. Previously, the company Samsung has already reported the intention to use the flexible displays in its smartphones, and even showed examples of such displays in the exhibitions of digital technology. It is possible that the Galaxy Note II will become the world's first smartphone with a flexible display. Source:...

Today in China started selling a new Android-smartphone under the name Alcatel OT986 (TCL S900). The unit itself was announced in late May, but he entered the shops just now. The smartphone has good performance and low price. Alcatel OT986 Smartphone is made in the form factor candy bar, are used to control the virtual keys of the operating system Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and on the back panel flaunts perforated logo mobile operator TCL. Responsible for the performance of new dual-core processor TI OMAP 4460 processor with a clock frequency of 1,5 GHz and gigabytes of RAM. Apparatus equipped with a 4.5-inch capacitive display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. For photos provided the main 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, and broadcast-quality video in a web conference provides a 2-megapixel front camera. Available to the user 8 gigabytes of internal memory for file allocation. The device supports 3G networks in a standard HSPA. We are pleased with the price of Alcatel OT986 (TCL S900), which amounted to only $ 315. Previously it was thought that the price will get easier smartphone - Alcatel OT986, with dual 1.2-gigahertz processor and 4 gigabytes of internal memory. Source:...

The South Korean company LG Electronics has officially announced on the Russian market a new smartphone called LG Optimus L5 (E612). New line of smartphones came into L-Style, which was presented at the February exhibition MWC 2012. The new line of smartphones is distinguished by its industrial design with sharp corners and edges. The unit itself is a mid-level device and is perfect undemanding users. Additional convenience when using the operating system will bring Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. During the performance of the smartphone E612 Optimus L5 meets the single core processor Qualcomm MSM7225A processor with a clock frequency of 800 MHz paired with a gigabyte of RAM. It is worth noting that this combination of equipment is quite rare and most likely focused on the quick work of the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. To store the file available to the user one gigabyte of internal memory, which can be increased by using slot microSD. Camera resolution was 5 megapixels and equipped with auto-focus + LED flash. 1500 mAh battery should last for a day of battery life. Dimensions of smartphones totaled 118,3 x 66,5 x 9,5 mm. The operating system Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich supplemented proprietary user interface Uptimus UI 3.0. Buy LG Optimus L5 people...

The South Korean company Samsung Electronics continues to experiment with new form factors and prepare for the announcement of an interesting device called the Samsung B5330. Photos of the device were seen on one site of the Chinese organization TENAA, which is responsible for certification of telecommunications equipment. The device is made in monoblock form factor with a horizontally-oriented display and a QWERTY-keyboard. In fact, in this form factor is not unusual, but to see such a device running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich we have not accounted for. Given the integration of the OS with social networks and online services, a smartphone Samsung B5330 can be very easy to use. Still, the analog QWETRTY full keyboard for touch interfaces have not yet found. Otherwise, the smartphone is an entry-level unit. Responsible for the performance of single-core processor with a clock frequency of 850 megahertz. Display size is still unknown, and its resolution will be exactly 320x240 pixels. The official announcement of the Samsung B5330 will take place in the near future, then we can find out the cost of this apparatus. Source:...

Sony is actively developing a new line of smartphones Xperia, but it focuses on the quality of materials and software, rather than on performance. If the major manufacturers flagship vehicles are equipped with quad-core processors and two gigabytes of RAM, the flagship of the Sony is still using the dual-core processor. Designer Ben Lin showed people his vision of a flagship smartphone from the Japanese manufacturer. The concept is called Sony Xperia R. The author of the show not only design the device, but also called the alleged technical characteristics of the device. Thus, the concept has received a large ultra-thin 4.6-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels and a density of 398 ppi. During the performance of the prototype meets the processor with a clock frequency of 2 GHz and quad-core ARM Cortex A9. Like most smartphones the Japanese company, Sony Xperia R features some great camera with a resolution of 12.1 megapixels and the ability to record Full-HD video. For storage of user data provided by 32 gigabytes of internal memory. Resolution front camera was 2 megapixels. New weight was 130 grams, and the thickness of the body - only 7.5 mm. The operating system uses Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Hopefully, Sony's engineers are...

The Japanese manufacturer Pantech has announced a new smartphone, referring to the hi-end segment, called the Pantech Vega S5. The novelty is based on the chipset Snapdragon S4, supports LTE and is running an operating system Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The smartphone Pantech Vega S5 equipped with a large 5-inch IPS-display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels. For photos provided excellent 13-megapixel camera with the ability to record Full-HD video. The manufacturer positions the smartphone, as the thinnest device with a screen diagonal of 4.5 inches. We should also talk about software innovations. Android 4.0 operating system has been reworked almost beyond recognition and is equipped with voice-assistant Smart Voice, which is similar to Siri. On July 4, residents of South Korea can apply for pre-order on the smartphone. Buy Pantech Vega S5 in the store will be closer to the end of the month. Source: GSMPress

Chinavasion online shop has started selling a new Android-smartphone called HD 2012. The device is notable for a large display, dual-SIM support and low cost. As one would expect, low price affected the performance of HD 2012 smartphone, but the novelty is a typical low-end phones. HD 2012 is based on the chipset and is equipped with MTK6573 single-core ARM11 processor with a clock frequency of 680 megahertz. Equipped with 444 megabytes of novelty of RAM and 512 MB ​​of built-in. Resolution 4.3-inch capacitive display was 800x480 pixels. Data modules provide Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and GPS. Resolution was the main camera of 5 megapixels, while the front - 0.3 megapixels. Built-in memory can be increased using memory cards microSD. The unit supports work in 3G networks and has a long battery life at 1800 mAh. The operating system uses Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Price HD 2012 is quite democratic and is $ 170. Source: GSMPress

Previously, Microsoft has positioned itself solely as a software developer, but the market is changing, technology is becoming mobile and large companies need to expand the scope of its activities that would not sink into oblivion. Microsoft employees time to see a "mobile revolution" that occurred after the release of the iPhone and Android-smartphone. In turn, Microsoft has released its own operating system for smart phones - Windows Phone. The next step was the release of the Windows operating system 8, which will bring together users of mobile devices and desktop computers, and finally, the logical conclusion was the announcement of its own tablet - Microsoft Surface. The only thing that is puzzling - this is a departure from the company's release of its own smartphone. Most likely this is due to partnerships between Nokia and Microsoft. German designer Jonas Deynert was disappointed by this decision, and Microsoft has shown to the public, what would be this giant machine. Design solutions were taken from the original tablet Surface. For example, the smartphone has a rectangular case made of magnesium alloy with beveled side faces (angle - 22 degrees). Jonas, and listed some specifications of the new apparatus. In his opinion, Microsoft Surface Phone...

The South Korean company LG announced a new phone, which will be sold in the Japanese market. New feature called LG Optimus it L-05D and has the technical characteristics of the average. During the performance of the smartphone LG L-05D Optimus it meets the dual-core processor Qualcomm MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 with a clock frequency of 1,5 GHz and gigabytes of RAM. Novelty equipped with 4-inch capacitive display with a resolution of 480x800 pixels. Resolution main camera is 8 megapixels and the front - 0,3 Mpx. Data modules provide Bluetooth, Wi-Fi and GPS. In the list of connections listed as microSD, 3,5 mm and microUSB. Like most Japanese smartphone, LG Optimus it supports networks 2G, 3G and 4G. The operating system uses Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Buy LG L-05D Optimus it the people of Japan will be able to store the mobile operator NTT Docomo. The smartphone will go on sale June 30 and will be available in black, purple, white and pink colors. Price LG Optimus it is still unknown. Source: GSMPress

RIM is preparing a significant change in company policy this fall. It is scheduled for the fall release of new version of the Blackberry operating system 10. The new version of the OS, for the most part, "imprisoned" for use with touch interfaces. What this means for the end user? Most likely, the "Blackberry" the company will greatly reduce the number of issued smartphones with a QWERTY keyboard and the manufacturer will be another candy bar running its own operating system. Upon hearing this news, designer John Anastasiadis decided to prove to the RIM, you can create compelling smartphones are not depriving them of the QWERTY keyboard, which is very closely associated with the aforementioned company. The concept of a smartphone is designed to combine the classic features of BlackBerry smartphones to innovation brought by the new version of the operating system. As can be seen in the picture, the keyboard smartphone suffered a change. It only contains keys for comfortable typing but lacks dedicated buttons for quick access to the operating system. All these features are transferred to the sensor interface device. It is hoped that the engineers and marketers of RIM have similar views on the development of the brand BlackBerry, otherwise a simple transition...