E600 Leaked Pics And Specs Emerge

Back in August, we posted the first leaked screenshot of the Asus Windows Phone 7 powered smartphone. And now, a Vietnamese forum shared some leaked pics and specs of this device. This handset will be called as the Asus E600. This device is expected to be announced next month at the MWC 2011 in Barcelona.
Asus E600 comes with a 4 inch touchscreen display, Windows Phone 7 OS, 5 megapixel camera with LED flash, microSDHC card slot, music player, Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR, Wi-Fi, 3G Connectivity, 1300mAh capacity and much more. Check out the leaked pics and video of this device below.

DigiTimes: ASUS working on Tegra 3 and Intel Atom powered tablets

We just entered the dual-core era of mobile phone with LG Optimus 2x, which is an amazing device and first one to feature Tegra 2 dual-core processor and not to forget Motorola XOOM which is first ever dual-core Android powered tablet. There was a time when a single-core 1 GHz processor feels like a bullet, but now it’s all about dual-core. If the phone features all the best stuff but missing dual-core processor, then mostly people try to avoid it. If you are thinking that dual-core is the end, then you are thinking wrong. We told you a few months ago that Nvidia is working on world’s first mobile quad-core processor. Quad-core will take the mobile experience to next level, with more power, more performance, and better graphics.
ASUS already working on a Tegra 3 quad-core tablet and an Intel Atom based tablet. DigiTimes is the source of this crispy news and they are saying that ASUS is working really hard. ASUS just entered the Android tablet market with their Eee Pad Transformer tablet, and it’s currently known as one of the best Android tablets. We recently told you that it’s sold out at BestBuy. Talking about the OS of the tablets, I think that either will be Android powered, or maybe one will features Microsoft Windows OS. It’s expected that ASUS will launch these tablets later this year.
So folks, do you really want quad-core on your tablet and mobile?

Desire Z will also receive Gingerbread, says HTC

Recently, we told you that HTC is now rolling out Android 2.3 for HTC Desire HD and Incredible S. Both devices are amazing and Gingerbread will make the experience even better. But this news made all Desire Z users disappointed, because we heard that Desire HD, Desire Z and Incredible S, all will receive the Gingerbread in the same timeframe. But Desire Z users, don’t worry because HTC cares a lot about you. On their UK support page, HTC officially announced that Desire Z will receive it by the end of June. Have a look what HTC said:

“…we optimise the experience for each handset, for example, HTC Desire HD and Desire Z have different screen sizes. Gingerbread for Desire Z is coming before the end of June“

I hope that Desire Z users will get Gingerbread by the end of June because HTC always complete their promises, and I hope they will do it this time too. So Desire Z owners, are you happy now?

AT&T officially announces HP Veer 4G, coming out on May 15th

We recently showed you a leaked shot of AT&T HP Veer 4G, where we saw it running on AT&T network and we told you that it will be out soon. Now AT&T has officially announced the HP Veer 4G. The device features the new WebOS and it’s the smallest WebOS device yet. It’s small but it comes with a power of a smartphone. It comes with a 800 MHz processor, 2.6-inch 320 x 400 touchscreen, slide-out QWERTY keyboard, triband HSPA, 5 MP camera, WiFi, AGPS, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and 8 GB on board memory.
AT&T is planning to launch it on May 15^th and it’s going for $99.99 only. It also comes with some AT&T goods. It features AT&T Navigator and also Mobile Hotspot functionality. It will be available in 2 colors, white and black (image above). It’s the smallest and cheapest WebOS device money can buy.
So WebOS lovers, are you buying this device from AT&T next week?

Sony Ericsson XPERIA Mini and Mini Pro hands-on

Sony Ericsson today announced the XPERIA Mini and Mini Pro, successors to the XPERIA X10 Mini and X10 Mini Pro. I was at the London press conference where I had some hands-on time with the devices. No price or availability has been announced yet, but they are due to arrive August of this year.

Both of these smartphones are powered by a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, the same processor powering its flagship XPERIA Arc phones and will run on the latest Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system. The phones features a 3″ screen with HVGA resolution (480 x 320) powered by Sony’s Mobile BRAVIA Engine and is capable of 720p video recording. The Mini Pro will also feature a front camera and four-row slide-out keyboard.
I found both the XPERIA Mini and Mini Pro to be rather cute. They are rather thick, but despite that both are comfortable to hold and use. The screen is delightfully responsive and the 3″ screen did not feel as cramped as on the old X10 Mini variants. The HVGA resolution ensures that the screen is sharp. The Mini Pro’s keyboard is a joy to use. The width of the keyboard is similar to that of a typical candybar QWERTY smartphone (e.g. Blackberry). Both devices are fast to operate thanks to the fast single core 1 GHz Snapdragon processor having only to power a HVGA display. The homescreen UI is similar to the one that came with the XPERIA X10 Mini.
The XPERIA Mini and Mini Pro will also feature a new Facebook integration allowing users to enjoy Facebook features without using a client. If you are tagged in a picture, the picture will be automatically be available from the Gallery application. Similarly all your Facebook photo albums will also be one-tap away. A ‘like’ button in the music player will allow you to share tracks. Despite all these, Sony Ericsson were keen to stress out that they are not called ‘Facebook phones’ and integrations are also being planned for other social media services like Foursquare and Twitter. These integrations will also be made available as an OTA update for Sony Ericsson other XPERIA phones.

Nokia ORO, expensive and stylish version of C7

People buy mobile phones only for their specific need, but some buy it to make it their style and status symbol. For that you need a device with some leather on its back and some gold plating on its plating. Well, If you are a Nokia fan then your dream is about to come true. Nokia is making a device and they are calling it Nokia ORO, which is actually the Nokia C7. Everything is same under the hood, but it’s totally different outside. Its frame is covered in 18K gold and it comes with Corning Gorilla Glass, which makes it stylish as well as tough. The back metallic cover is covered by finest quality Bridge of Weir leather, which is actually the best leather material available in market. Front keys are made of scratch resistant sapphire crystal. If you want to hear about the price, then grab your chairs because this device will cost you $1635 (44,990 Rubles) and it will be sold by a Russian retailer known as Svyaznoy. I hope that it will hit other parts of the world too.
So die-hard Nokia fans, what are your thoughts about this beautiful device?

HTC making a phone especially for ladies, headed to Verizon?

There are number of different kind of smartphones available in market, and guys can pick almost any type of phone that suits their style, but what about ladies? Well, some mobile phone companies are offering phones especially for ladies, but they are very few in numbers. Like if you remember the Micromax Bling and Alcatel ICE3, they are also ladies phones. Now rumors are on the street that HTC is making a phone especially for ladies. This is my next is reporting that HTC is working on a ladies phone which will hit Verizon Wireless  and its codename is Bliss. As you can see the mock-up above, the color will be between forest green and sea green, and the back cover will be made up of rubber material for a better grip, because ladies love dropping phones, right?
The device will be Android powered and it will feature some special stuff for ladies. It will feature apps like calorie counting and shopping apps, because we all know that ladies can’t live without shopping. Talking about the amazing feature of the device, which is the Charm indicator. Users can attach it with the phone and it notifies users when a new message or missed call comes in by lighting up. The wireless charging dock will feature built-in speakers and it will automatically enable alarm mode when the user put the mobile on charging, and also there are matching Bluetooth headsets and a square-shaped speakers which can easily connected with car visor and it supports voice recognition.
Well ladies, that’s all we know about the device and it’s expected that it will hit Verizon later this year. So if you want a phone especially for you, then you better wait because HTC is making one for you. I am sure it will hit other countries as well. So tell us, are you going to get one later this year?