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Samsung Memoir gets panned
T-Mobile is gearing up to find out what is America’s appetite for 8Mpxl camera phone in this economy. They are set to release the Samsung Memoir starting today. It is the first 8Mpxl camera phone launched by a US carrier. So, there are some expectations from that perspective.
The specs for this phone include T-Mobile 3G support, touch screen with Samsung’s TouchWiz interface, Xenon flash, HTML web browser, A-GPS and photo functions such as smile and face detection along with geo-tagging capabilities and ability to upload your pictures to Flickr and T-Mobile MyAlbum service. However, the TouchWiz UI is not all that great and does not have the pizzazz say the HTC TouchFLO does, according to Boy Genius Report. Also, considering the underlying OS is old Symbian S40, this phone will have limited appeal, maybe for the fans of Samsung Behold who might be ready for some 8Mpxl fun.
Another issue is the price point. At $249.99 with 2 year contract, it is hard for many to justify this phone especially when T-Mobile has some attractive pricing on the Blackberry Curve.
MWC Day 2 Recap: Android, Android Everywhere!
It was day 2 (almost on its way to day 3) of the MWC in Barcelona and it was Android’s day to shine. Several carriers and smartphone makers announced today that they will be launching devices powered by Google’s Android OS. First up, Vodafone announced that it will launch HTC’s Magic, the keyboard-less G1. Following up on Vodafone’s announcement with 1-2-3 punches, Heuwei launched its sleek-looking Android device; Acer is working on 2 Android based devices while Samsung does one better by launching 3 Android devices and potentially a Linux Mobile phone too.
In other news, Nokia announced that it will bundle Skype software on all its N-series phones starting with the N97. Also, a group of 17 phone manufacturers and carriers, under the auspices of GSM, adopted the universal charger standard. Phone manufacturers including LG, Samsung, Nokia, Sony Ericsson, Motorola and operators like AT&T, Orange, Vodafone, T-Mobile and Telefonica agreed to use the microUSB socket as the standard power sockets on all their phones by 2012. Key holdouts include Apple, RIM and Palm, though RIM already uses MiniUSB on its Blackberry devices.
LG Arena KM900 specs leaked
Following up on yesterday’s leak regarding the LG Arena, we have some detailed specs for the phone. Also, it is headed for T-Mobile Germany and will come with Mobile TV support. Here are the specs for the phone:
[Via UnwiredView]
Samsung Memoir launch imminent
It appears that the Samsung Memoir launch on the T-Mobile network is imminent, probably by the previously rumored February 25th date. This follows from the fact that the phone got featured in T-Mobile’s Scoop newsletter. As previously mentioned, the Memoir is a 8Mpxl camera phone with GPS, HSDPA and Bluetooth. The price point still remains to be announced.
[Via Engadget Mobile]
Samsung Memoir likely to launch on Feb 25th
According to some marketing papers that a reader over at TmoNews forum was able to get and photograph, the Samsung Memoir, aka T929, will likely launch on February 25th on the T-Mobile network. We saw part of the phone earlier, but now, we have the full monty. It is targeted towards the 30-45 year old, “family focused amateur photographers”, whatever that means. Also, it will be priced at $299 after $50 Mail-In Rebate. Based on that price-tag, if either T-Mobile or Samsung was hoping to make money, than they better look in the mirror again.
[Via TmoNews]
Samsung Memoir makes its appearance on its way to T-Mobile
We had talked about the Samsung Memoir or Leica to be launched on T-Mobile network, last year. Well, Samsung Memoir, aka. T929, a 8Mpxl cameraphone made a teaser appearance over the weekend, on its way to T-Mobile. The phone’s specs are still unclear but it appears to be close to release, possibly at the Mobile World Congress, next month.
[Via Engadget Mobile]
Samsung and Sony Ericsson to launch Android phones
Samsung announced that it will be launching an Andriod based, touchscreen phone in partnership with Sprint and T-Mobile later this year. While the details are still sketchy, the phone will include Google Maps, G-Talk messenger, G-Mail and Google Search. Also unclear is the launch date and pricing. Though Samsung has said that they were accelerating their development efforts to meet the carriers needs.
In a seperate annoucement, Sony Ericsson said that it is changing its strategy this year and focusing on high-end smartphone including an Android-based device. It has put its idea of developing cheap phones for the emerging markets on hold. Consequently, it does not expect to be profitable this year. While SE has not committed to delivering an Android based device this year, it is expected that the device will come this year given that SE has joined the Open Handset Alliance and has voiced its support for the OS.
[Via NewsOxy and Financial Times]
T-Mobile to get New Year’s gifts from HTC
Rumor has it that T-Mobile is getting two very good gifts from HTC in the new year. HTC is working on G2, a follow-up to its popular, Android-based G1, code-named, Sapphire. Another device is code-named Rhodium, which is the follow-up to the Wing, a Windows Mobile based phone with a full QWERTY keyboard. There is not much else that is known about these phones yet except for these images.
[Via Engadget Mobile]
T-Mobile to launch Samsung T929
Yesterday, we found out that FCC has approved the Samsung M8800 Pixon and was heading to AT&T. At that time, we thought that T-Mobile launch rumors were false and it might be left hanging. Today, we find that FCC has approved a similar phone called the Samsung T929, which we have come to know as Leica or Memoir. It is touchscreen phone with 8Mpxl camera with a-GPS, Bluetooth and other features are not known yet. T-Mobile might launch this phone in February 2009 however no pricing has been announced yet.
[Via UnwiredView]
Hands-on review of the Samsung Behold
Here is an indepth review of the Samsung Behold or T919, the eargerly anticipated touchscreen phone on T-Mobile network which was released earlier this month, from SlashGear. This smartphone with 5Mpxl camera is going to be one of the favorite holiday purchase this year given its $149 price point. SlashGear likes it large touchscreen and the ease of emailing and texting. The battery life is good and picture taking is a breeze with several preset modes.
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