Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 Now Available in the US - MobilEgypt

As expected, Samsung introduced the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 in the United States. The slate is now available for purchase from major retailers across the country, such as Amazon, Best Buy, Tiger Direct, Walmart, Office Depot and others. According to Samsung, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 can be purchased for a suggested retail price of $399.99 USD (310 EUR), though not all models are available at all retailers. The new launch follows Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 release on the US market. The latter is now up for order for only $250 USD (195 EUR) via Best Buy. Unfortunately, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 does not come with a quad-core processor as previous rumors suggested. Instead, Samsung packed a dual-core TI OMAP 4430 CPU clocked at 1 GHz, along with a PowerVR SGX540 graphics processing unit and 1GB of RAM. The tablet comes with only 16GB of internal memory, but users can expand it further up to 32GB via microSD card. Software-wiser, Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 is powered by Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, which is complemented with TouchWiz UX user interface. The slate can be turned into an excellent TV companion by using it as a universal remote. At the same time, users can multitask on the web while watching and wirelessly stream the live feed from a TV to the slate. In addition, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 provides access to more than 450,000 apps via Google Play and Samsung Apps, as well as to thousands of TV shows and movies via Wi-Fi. It also packs microUSB 2.0 host support, allowing for blazing fast file transfer. As the name suggests, the tablet sports a large 10.1-inch PLS TFT capacitive touchscreen display that supports 800 x 1280 pixels resolution, and features Corning Gorilla Glass coating. Just like its Galaxy Tab 10.1 predecessor, the new tablet drains energy from a 7000 mAh Li-Polymer battery, which is rated for up to 200 hours of standby time or up to 10 hours of continuous usage.

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Sony Xperia ST27i/ST27a (Lotus) Spotted in UAProf Listings - MobilEgypt

Sony is preparing the unveiling of new smartphones in the highly popular Xperia lineup, there’s no doubt about that. One of these could be the ST27i/ ST27a smartphone, which was just spotted in UAProf listings, and which is said to feature the codename of Lotus. The ST27i version is supposedly set to hit shelves as the international flavor of the mobile phone, while the ST27a variant might be destined for the United States alone. The two versions of the device are listed with Google’s Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system on board, though they might arrive on shelves with Ice Cream Sandwich right from the start. Moreover, the user agent profiles for these two models unveil that Sony will pack them with a touchscreen display capable of a 480 x 854 pixels resolution (FWVGA). The Sony Xperia Lotus is also said to pack a ST-Ericsson NovaThor U8500 application processor inside, a dual- core chip that has been clocked at 1GHz. The UAProf listings also show that, while the ST27i will pack support for GSM 1900/1800/900/850 MHz (I) / 900 (VIII) MHz and WCDMA 2100 bands, the ST27a will arrive with support for GSM 1900/1800/900/850 MHz 1900 (II) / 850 (V) MHz and WCDMA 2100 (I) frequencies. Rumor has it that the new Sony smartphone will come on shelves with similar touchscreen capabilities as other new Xperia devices from the handset vendor, but that it would sport a more compact form factor. Those who would like to learn some more info on these versions of Sony ’s codename Lotus smartphone should access this UAProf for the ST27i, or this page for ST27a. Lately, Sony has been rumored to launch other new Xperia smartphones as well, but the company hasn’t confirmed anything officially as of yet. Most probably, details on its upcoming handsets will arrive soon, so stay tuned to learn more on them.

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HTC Desire C to Land at Vodafone Soon - MobilEgypt

Taiwanese mobile phone maker HTC Corporation is gearing up for the release of a new handset in its Desire lineup, namely the HTC Desire C, which made an appearance online only recently. Apparently, the smartphone is bound to arrive on shelves at Vodafone in the near future; at least this is what newly leaked documents unveiled. Vodafone Portugal has almost confirmed the phone’s near arrival by including it in its May catalog before an official announcement was made. A leaked press shot is also available for HTC enthusiasts out there to make a better idea of what the upcoming smartphone would look like when released. HTC Desire C will bring to the market a load of low-end hardware specifications, which will most probably deliver a similar level of performance. According to the leaked specs on this smartphone, HTC has packed it with a 3.5-inch touchscreen display that can deliver a 320 x 480-pixel resolution. Moreover, the device is powered by a 600MHz application processor, though it is still capable of offering support for 3.5G (which could mean HSDPA, in fact). HTC Desire C will hit shelves with 4GB of internal memory, most probably complemented by a microSD memory card slot with support for additional storage space. It is also said to feature a 5-megapixel photo snapper on the back, with video recording and all, but no mention of a front camera is made. However, we should expect the low- end smartphone to run under the latest version of Google’s mobile operating system, namely Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The HTC Desire C should offer extended usage time, courtesy of its 1230 mAh battery. According to GSMArena , which brought all these details to light, the smartphone is expected to feature a price tag of under €200 when released (less than $260). The phone might become official soon, so stay tuned to learn more on it.

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More Leaked Images of Nokia 311 Emerge - MobilEgypt

Finnish mobile phone maker Nokia is preparing the launch of some new S40 handsets for the coming months, to complement the availability of high-end Windows Phone devices such as the Lumia 900. One of these is the Nokia 311, which was spotted in leaked images only several days ago, and which has made another appearance online. This time, the phone is accompanied by a leaked manual, which appears to be quite different from what we’ve already seen coming out from Nokia’s labs. Additionally, there are larger versions of the previously leaked images with the Nokia 311 and Nokia 305 and 306 S40 devices. Being entry-level handsets, all these phones will arrive on shelves with low hardware specifications, and some of the info that emerged on them confirms that. For example, the Nokia 311 will pack a 3.2-megapixel photo snapper on the back, and it will also offer support for WCDMA and WiFi connectivity. It is also expected to arrive on shelves with support for swipe gestures to perform various tasks, including answering a call or moving between screens. Pinch-and-zoom will also be included in the package, along with pull-down notifications, widgets, maps, and check lists. All these were extracted from the manual for Nokia 311, and resemble a lot with capabilities packed inside MeeGo, the OS running on Nokia’s N9 smartphone . Details on Nokia 305 and 306 are also available, but only few of them. The former is said to be a dual-SIM device with a 2MP camera on the back, while the latter is a single-SIM handset with a similar photo snapper. Nokia has been long touting plans to “connect the next billion,” and these phones should help it make new steps in this direction. More info on the matter might emerge as soon as tomorrow, during an event held in Pakistan, so stay tuned to learn the news.

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