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Quick News Round Up

February 23rd, 2010 Simon No comments

Google Nexus One 4It has been a week since the Mobile World Congress and plenty has happened in the mobile phone industry, both related and not related to the weekend event. In any case, here’s a quick round up of some of the more interesting headlines:

First off, Sony Ericsson’s CEO Bert Nordberg has said in a magazine interview that they turned down an offer to make the Google Phone –Nexus One. It is a surprising bit of news to hear and many people believe that SE has made a critical error in choosing not to take the opportunity. While many can argue that the Nexus One is not a real success in terms of sales, the mere publicity and reputation by the prestige could very well bring in more money for the company.

SE has been a financially troubled company since last year and despite their impressive 2010 lineup, many believe that there are still plenty of dark clouds in the joint venture’s horizon.

One key company to watch out for this year is Microsoft. The company has had success in the computer industry with the release of the new Windows 7 operating system which practically fixed all the problems of Vista (well, almost). They are also doing well in the mobile industry with the recent unveiling of the Windows Phone 7 series.

A recent report has shown that European Regulators have approved the Yahoo! and MS tie up. No details yet on what we can expect from the two giants, but expect them to start cracking down on competitors such as Google and Apple pretty soon.

Speaking of Windows Phone 7, the mobile operating system is expected to appear later this October with a device made by Asus for Microsoft.

Get to know more about the latest news and more at the Guardian UK.

The Google Nexus One: A Quick Overview

February 4th, 2010 Simon No comments

Google Nexus One 4In the world today people need a fast phone to accompany their fast-paced life.  The Google name was associated with a search engine yesterday, and today they are selling mobile phones.  Google surprised us all by releasing the Nexus One smartphone.

When you get your hands on the Nexus One you will get the feeling of the iPhone more than that of other Smartphones.  While Motorola keeps the physical QWERTY keyboard with the Backflip, Google Nexus One lacks any substantial physical buttons.  In fact, there are some good functional buttons on the phone: the power button and the volume control.  The rest of the control is provided through the touch sensitive screen.

When users get it out from the box they will hold in their hands an 11.5 mm deep and 130 grams in weight phone.  The first thing they will notice is the big 3.7 inch touch screen, which is one of the biggest touch screens on the phone market.

Inside the Android phone there is a powerful Snapdragon 1 GHz processor. So, when it comes to Nexus One the 3D graphics, internet browsing and applications running at the same time they can forgot how to close applications, because they don’t need it.  The creators, were careful when they designed the Smartphone to deliver a really smart, energy saving phone, so do not be surprised if you see the Nexus One self-adjusting its brightness or turning down the processor when not used.  Still, there is a lack of long battery life there, because continuous use of the phone may shorten the battery life.  The official statement will tell us that there is about 10 days standby, 7 hours talk time and video playback and 20 hours of audio playback.

The Google Nexus One uses the Android 2.1 operating system that has some notable features.  When we say Android operating system, we have Google Voice, so an assigned Google Voice number to the phone to make all the calls and messaging.  There is an upgraded Voice keyboard also and a voice enabled text field.  The Android 2.1 makes typing easier because one can just talk to the phone and then they can edit the converted text later.  The Nexus One has an awesome background change also, with the Live Wallpaper feature.  It is fun to change the existing wallpaper to a new one; especially the best ones.

    Google Nexus One 3You can choose between many options so your phone can reflect your mood.  The gorgeous 480 x 800 OLED touch screen catches the eye at the exact second when the eye is seen. Another notable feature is the noise cancellation.  Of course this feature is noticeable for those who are on the other side of the line, but it is does a great job when it comes to noise.  It cancels the wind noise that substantially improves the calls quality.  This feature is automatic and the technology used for this is very simple: there is another microphone on the back that tracks inbound noise.  Now is the time, when you can relax, and lower down your voice when talking on the Nexus phone.

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    Google Nexus One: The Future of The Android

    January 7th, 2010 Simon No comments

    Google Nexus OneThe Google Nexus One appears to be “the face” of the next level of Android OS handsets. Packed with numerous features, it really is the class of the operating system. This is largely why people were so excited about Google’s unveiling of the phone at their headquarters in Mountain View, California. The possibilities of what the phone might offer, also explains why blogs have been abuzz about this topic for months. There has been a ton of speculation about the phone, particularly its specs. Well, now individuals will be able to check out the phone for themselves.

    More information about the Nexus One can be found on the phone’s official page. There are also numerous reviews that can be found online. Many of them are very good, complete with pictures. For those interested in purchasing the phone, it is definitely worth taking a look at.

    The Google Nexus One will initially be released in the United States. T-Mobile will be the phone’s carrier. Later this year, Verizon will also carry the phone. In Europe, Vodafone will have the honors. The newest Android handset is priced pretty expensively. It will cost buyers $529 (£331) if bought directly from Google. Individuals who sign a two year contract with T-Mobile will be able to purchase the phone at a discount. The price is reduced to $179 (£112).

    The Nexus One comes with a 5 megapixel camera that has a LED flash and autofocus feature. Besides great pictures, Individuals will also be able to record HD videos. The phone comes standard with GPS, compass, voice recognition and 512 MB of memory. An additional amount can be added via the handset’s microSD memory slot.

    The hype concerning the Google Nexus One came to a crescendo yesterday around the time Google hosted its invitation-only press event. The company finally acknowledged the existence of the Nexus One and gave the public an idea of when it will be available. From most accounts, it looks like the wait has been well worth it. Now, the only thing left is to see how the phone will actually perform.

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    Google release their new phone the Nexus One

    January 6th, 2010 Simon No comments

    Google Nexus OneGoogle hold a worldwide reputation for giving quality and usually free services to the public, and we can safely say our lives may be very different without Google. Whether it be a simple Google search, or planning in depth journey details with the Google map planner, people all over the world use Google, and they have built up themselves a very good name, with the company itself being worth billions of £s.

    The new release from Google, the Nexus One is a revolutionary new mobile phone featuring the most up to date technology there is around, and combining it all into one small and stylish phone. Using a 5.0megapixel camera, you are never going to be caught out again by not having a camera to document a favorite occasion or work assignment which you need to take home with you. When taken, the photos can then be transferred to a computer or uploaded directly to a website providing the website has the right capabilities.

    When speaking on the Nexus One noise reduction technology will be automatically applied to help keep your conversations clear and audible. A compressor acts to take out unnecessary noise, and unwanted frequencies, particularly focusing on background noise and line interference. Weighing in at only 133g, the phone is easily carried round in your pockets, and can be used to make long telephone calls as your hand will not develop strain and pain as quickly as other phones. The phone is available on T mobile in the United States, and on the Vodafone network in the United Kingdom. At present the phone is available directly from the Google website, and plans or store releases are not yet known.

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    Nexus One – Google’s First Phone to Appear Soon

    December 15th, 2009 Simon No comments

    Google Nexus OneGoogle has made history in telecommunications by introducing the Android operating system, and if that was not enough, they are prepared to step even further into the industry by introducing their very own mobile phone. Yes, Nexus One is what they are calling the new phone, and it is expected to be released in the early parts of the next year.

    The news has been released by the Wall Street Journal, according to which Google will not be relying on any other phone carrier or operator for introducing the phone in the market, and will be managing the marketing of the phone themselves. Given the media impact of the internet giants, that is not really a surprise though. Nevertheless Google are entering previously unexplored terrain, and are preparing for it as well. As per the WSJ, Google have already introduced the phones to their employees.

    The phone will be manufactured by the Taiwanese mobile phone manufacturers HTC, who themselves have launched a number of Android running handsets. But of course we are guessing that Google would have saved the best of the Android operating software for a phone under their own brand. It is being speculated to be the phone with the most customizable version of Android. The phone will not be offered with a network service and the users will have to arrange for a SIM card of the network of their choice.

    Android is undoubtedly the hottest sensation among the mobile phone users and the market pundits alike and the news of the expected release of Nexus One is expected to be received enthusiastically as well. However, the road may not be all that smooth for Google, as it is posed a great threat from Apple’s iPhone and other Nokia smartphones, which are the most popular choices for smartphone users. Only time will tell how Google will come over the challenge.

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