Motorola DEFY MINI Arrives in South Africa at Vodacom - MobilEgypt

The affordable Motorola DEFY MINI has just landed on South African shores and is now available for purchase through major carrier Vodacom. For the time being, customers in South Africa can grab the DEFY MINI for 245 USD (190 EUR) outright, but Motorola mentioned the smartphone would also be available on contract. The rugged smartphone is dust-proof and water-resistant, but the phone also comes with Corning Gorilla Glass coating for extra protection. According to Motorola, the DEFY MINI “ is strong enough to keep up with you and your wildest adventures. And all for a price that won’t break the bank.” Motorola’s smallest device in the DEFY series has already been launched in most regions of the world, in some cases under different names. Software-wise, the DEFY MINI is powered by Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread platform and has been confirmed to stay on this version of the operating system. In addition, the smartphone runs Motorola’s MotoSwitch UI , which is said to be capable of learning user’s favorite songs and the most frequently contacts that the user calls. All the information obtained is then put on the phone’s home screen for quicker and easier access. On the inside, the DEFY MINI is equipped with a low-performance processor clocked at 600 MHz, 512MB of RAM, 512MB of ROM, as well as microSD card slot for memory expansion (up to 32GB). Furthermore, the handset sports a decent 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen display that supports 320 x 480 pixels and 262k colors. There’s also a 3-megapixel main camera with LED flash and video recording. “Motorola DEFY MINI is just the right mix of style, value, performance and toughness. It can stand up to whatever your busy life throws at you, keep you connected and organised while allowing you to capture and share your once-in-a-lifetime adventures – all with resilience and style”, said Dorothy Matemba, Motorola sub-Saharan Africa head of marketing.

Résuméabuiyad

Official Google I/O 2012 Conference App Now Available - MobilEgypt

Next week, Google will kick off its yearly developer conference in San Francisco, between June 27th and June 29th. Dubbed Google I/O 2012, this conference is the place to look for when it comes to major announcements from the company, which means that enthusiasts will want to stay on top of it right from the start. To ensure that this is indeed possible, the Internet giant made available for download an Android-based application for the owners of devices powered by its own platform. The official Google I/O 2012 conference app is now available for download through the Google Play Store, offering support for all devices powered by Android 2.2 or newer, while being optimized for use on all sorts of handset and tablet form factors. Through this app, users can have a look at the conference agenda and edit their personal schedule, while also being able to access details on sessions and code labs, along with speaker information, including speaker bios, photos, and Google+ profiles, all straight from the handset . The software comes with a range of other capabilities as well, including: - +1 sessions right from the app - Participate in public #io2012 conversations on Google+ - Guide yourself using the conference map - Get a reminder a few minutes before sessions in your schedule are due to start - View information about companies in the Developer Sandbox - Keep up with announcements from the I/O team during the conference - View your schedule on your Android 3.0+ device's home screen using an app widget - Play back "I/O Live" session video streams on your Android 3.0+ devices - Automatically sync sessions in your schedule to your Android 4.0 device's calendar - Beam session details from your Android 4.0, NFC-enabled device to another using Android Beam Released on June 19th, the application weighs 2.2MB, and is available for download for free for all those interested on keeping an eye on news from Google’s I/O conference this year.

Résuméabuiyad

Motorola DEFY MINI Arrives in Ireland via Vodafone - MobilEgypt

Motorola and Vodafone have teamed up to bring the rugged DEFY MINI Android phone in Ireland. The smartphone is now available for purchase for only 130 EUR (160 USD) on PAYG (pay as you go). Customers who are willing to commit to a long-term contract at Vodafone Ireland can grab the Motorola DEFY MINI for free on BillPay. The dust- and water-resistant DEFY MINI also offers total protection against scratches and scrapes thanks to its Corning Gorilla Glass display coating. Affordability aside, Motorola DEFY MINI features a large capacity 1650 mAh Li-Ion battery, which is rated by the manufacturer for up to 21 days of standby time or up to 10 hours of talk time. The smartphone runs Google’s Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread operating system integrated with the company’s MotoSwitch user interface. Unfortunately, Motorola has recently confirmed the DEFY MINI won’t receive an Ice Cream Sandwich update in the future. This is understandable if we take into consideration the fact that the DEFY MINI is equipped with a low- performance 600 MHz single-core processor, which is complemented by 512MB of RAM. There’s also 512MB of ROM and microSD card slot for memory expansion (up to 32GB). Motorola DEFY MINI sports a 3.2-inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen display (320 x 480 pixels), a 3-megapixel rear photo snapper, as well as a VGA front-facing camera for video calls. “Whether you are stood in a muddy field, watching the match in the rain or enjoying a night out with friends, our smartphones accompany us everywhere. Motorola DEFY MINI is ready for whatever life throws your way, providing the perfect mix of style, value, performance and toughness. It can stand up to whatever life throws at you, keeping you connected, organised and entertained wherever you go ,” said Andrew Morley, UK & Ireland general manager, Motorola Mobility UK Ltd.

Résuméabuiyad

Cricket to Offer iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 on June 22 - MobilEgypt

US-based carrier Cricket Wireless has just announced the upcoming availability of the iPhone 4 and 4S on its airwaves. Customers will be able to purchase any of the two smartphones beginning June 22, which is two days after Galaxy S III’s launch in the country. According to Cricket, iPhone 4S will be available for $499.99 USD (405 EUR) for the 16GB model, while the iPhone 4 will be available for $399.99 USD (320 EUR). Cricket Wireless is the first prepaid carrier in the United States to offer Apple’s iPhone 4S. Both smartphones will be available with the operator’s $55 USD per-month, all-inclusive unlimited talk, text and data plan. Keep in mind that Cricket Wireless’ unlimited data offering falls within its fair usage policy of 2.3GB per month. It is also worth mentioning that iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 will be available in Cricket brick and mortar stores and select dealers in nearly 60 markets. Apple’s iPhone 4S will be shipped with iOS 5.1 onboard, along with the company’s highly-acclaimed, but pretty controversial, Siri app. The latter is an intelligent assistant that is meant to help users get information or execute various commands by simply using their voice. Obviously, the smartphone offers a set of free cloud services, which are compatible with iPad, iPod touch, Mac or PC, and allows users to automatically and wirelessly store their content in iCloud and push it to all their supported devices. “Our customers want the best products available and we are excited to bring iPhone to our pre-paid consumers with an industry leading $55 per-month service plan. Launching iPhone is a major milestone for us and we are proud to offer iPhone customers attractive nationwide coverage, a robust 3G data network and a value-packed, no- contract plan ,” said Doug Hutcheson, president and chief executive officer, Leap Wireless International, Inc.

Résuméabuiyad

Rumored LG LS970 Eclipse is the LG device we've been waiting for - MobilEgypt

Dubbed the next LG "superphone," the rumored LG LS970 is boasting the kind of specs that will whet anyone's appetite. According to BriefMobile, the LS970, or "Eclipse" as its working title is known to be, may be available on Sprint's yet-to-exist 4G LTE nework. Other speculations include that the device will be released in Q4 of this year, and it'll have a 4.67-inch LCD display with a resolution of 1280x768p, a whopping 13-megapixel camera, and a 2,100mAh battery. Perhaps most impressive, however, is the 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Krait processor it's rumored to be equipped with. This Qualcomm CPU will also be paired up with the equally exciting Adreno 320 GPU, so expect blazing fast internal speeds and great graphic rendering. Two other rumors speculate that the LS970 will have NFC-capabilities , and it'll run on Android Ice Cream Sandwich OS--which just puts the most appropriate cherry on top of this delicious device.

Résuméabuiyad

BlackBerry Curve 9320 and Curve 9220 Get Launched in Latin America - MobilEgypt

Research In Motion is in the process of pushing its new BlackBerry Curve 9320 and Curve 9220 smartphones to more markets globally, and Latin America is the latest of them to receive the handsets. The company has just announced the upcoming availability of these phones in Latin America, stressing on the social networking and messaging capabilities that they have to offer to all users. Although it unveiled plans to release these phones on the continent, RIM hasn’t yet provided specific details on launch partners, nor on the specific availability dates and pricing for the two devices. However, it did say that users who purchase these phones would be able to download a selection of apps for free from the BlackBerry App World until October 1st, 2012. These apps are worth US$25 and include Nobex Radio Premium, Color ID, Screen Muncher and Photo Editor Ultimate, among other. Combined with long battery life and an easy to type keyboard for fast messaging, the new BlackBerry handsets can easily prove a great option for socially connected users on this continent, RIM suggests. "The BlackBerry Curve series of smartphones have been very well received by customers in Latin America as the best messaging and social-centric smartphones in the world," said Rick Costanzo, regional managing director for the Americas at Research In Motion. "We have worked closely with our distributors and carrier partners in Latin America to make it attractive and easy for customers to own either of these two new BlackBerry Curve smartphones." The new smartphones arrive on shelves with integrated social networking, as well as with pre-loaded Facebook and Twitter apps. Moreover, they can keep users on top of messaging and news updates through a single application, the Social Feeds 2.0. Not to mention that both of them come with a dedicated BBM key, which was specifically designed to provide users with access to RIM's popular mobile social network in no time. "The new BlackBerry Curve 9320 and BlackBerry Curve 9220 are designed for ease of use and convenience,” says Matthias Glanz, vice president, product management at Research In Motion. “They will be especially attractive to customers in Latin America who are upgrading to a smartphone for the first time, as well as existing Curve customers looking for a step up in speed and functionality.” Other appealing features of these devices include built-in FM radio, a battery that can deliver up to 7 hours of talk time, and the new BlackBerry 7.1 OS with WiFi Hotspot and other capabilities that RIM has designed it with.

Résuméabuiyad

Samsung Mobile PIN Shops Readying for GALAXY S III Launch - MobilEgypt

With only four days left until Galaxy S III sales kick off, Samsung has officially launched special standalone stores, which are meant to offer customers the possibility to fully interact with the company’s latest Android flagship smartphone. They will be called Samsung Mobile PINs and will be the first European locations to sell the Galaxy S III, starting in London from May 29. The South Korean company also confirmed the first two Samsung Mobile PINs will open on May 29 in London at Westfield Shepherd’s Bush and Old Spitalfields Market. However, Samsung plans to launch two additional PINs in the UK at some point this summer, which will be located in Hyde Park and Olympic Park. According to Samsung, “the conceptual idea of the PIN is a moving landmark experience like a pinpoint on a map.” Customers who are willing to pay a visit to such Mobile PINs will meet Samsung’s fully trained staff members who will share their product knowledge and provide demos, and even allow them to try out other smart mobile devices, functions, services, and apps. Design-wise, the Samsung Mobile PIN’s walls are entirely made of glass, which makes it is easier to move to different locations. In fact, the PINs walls are built with “a two-way customized mirrored glass.” Visitors will also have the pleasure to take part in various events surrounding the Mobile PIN, such as the Galaxy Studio event. Hands-on sessions for Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note will also offer customers the opportunity to learn more about the features of these smartphones. Drawing competitions using the Galaxy Note will also be opened to all visitors. “We welcome everyone to this dynamic and energetic place to fully experience and enjoy all the core features of Samsung mobile products,” said Younghee Lee, Samsung’s senior vice president and head of Global Marketing at Mobile Communications Business.

Résuméabuiyad