Kanavos Windows Phone Concept Bets Big on Tiles - MobilEgypt

Microsoft’s Windows Phone platform did manage to bring a change to the manner in which users look at mobile phones, making that step away from the crowd, but the OS might still have a lot to evolve before becoming a leader on the market. One of the main features of the platform is its consistency across devices coming from different handset vendors, yet one designer believes that a series of issues can be found here as well. According to Alexandros Stasinopoulos , there are only few Windows Phones that indeed manage to blend the platform into the hardware, and that this is the aspect that handset vendors should take into consideration when designing new smartphones. He also proposes a new approach to Windows Phone, called Kanavos and aimed specifically at bringing the handset and the software running on it together. “Kanavos suggests a bold industrial design through a number of vertical and horizontal contrast color stripes that is visually completed through the recent minimal but strong windows mobile user interface design,” Stasinopoulos explains. “What is shown on the main menu screen does not disrupt any more the design of the device but, instead, the black stripes of the Windows OS meet the ones of the hardware and thus the OS becomes, in a sense, a bridge between the two sides of the device.” The concept design proposes the relocation of the “Windows” button from the center of the lower part of the phone to its left and right sides, a move that would facilitate the access to its functions. Having so many stripes on a mobile phone might not be a feature that all users would like, but the concept certainly seems highly interesting, especially when considering its proposed consistency across hardware and software. Many people have already started to show increased interest in Nokia’s new Windows Phone 8 smartphones, which makes us wonder whether a device resembling Kanavos will prove successful or not. Let us know what you think of it by dropping a comment below.

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Apple’s iPhone 5 Now Available at Three UK - MobilEgypt

Wireless carrier Three UK has made the new Apple iPhone 5 available for purchase on its network starting today, providing users with the possibility to grab either the black or the white flavor of the smartphone. Packing a 4-inch Retina display, the new model is bigger than previous flavors, while also proposing a slight change in design, with the screen being taller but keeping the same width. The iPhone 5 is now available at Three UK for no upfront cost on the carrier’s £44 per month plan, and can be purchased for £79 on the £34 or £36 plans, or for prices ranging from £129 to £189 on the £32 to £30 monthly plans. This offering is available for the 16GB flavor of the new Apple iPhone, while the 32GB and 64GB versions can be purchased for no upfront costs on the £49 and £54 plans, respectively. In addition to the handset , these 24-month contracts also deliver up to 1,000 any network minutes, 5,000 texts, and various amounts of data (unlimited internet is available on the £44, £49 and £54 plans). For those out of the loop, we should note that the new iPhone 5 arrives on shelves with a fast dual-core 1GHz A6 chip packed inside, to deliver better performance than before. Moreover, the handset features an 8-megapixel photo snapper on the back, an iSight camera with panorama capabilities and the ability to shoot 1080p videos (full HD resolution). It also includes a front camera to enable video calling. The smartphone arrives on shelves with the new iOS 6 platform, said to be the most advanced mobile OS in the world, as well as with a range of features powered by it. Among them, we can count Siri—Your intelligent assistant, FaceTime video calling and iCloud—Your content on all your devices, along with support for over 700,000 apps in the App Store, as well as the All-new Apple EarPods.

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The rest only 5 hours on the issuance of iPhone 5 - MobilEgypt

Apple's iPhone 5 event starts 

On San Francisco

Wednesday

, September 12th 

at 10AM PT, 1PM ET

We're once again at the tail end of an annual ritual, the iPhone rumor cycle, and we're just hours away from finding out what Apple has been working on for the past year. Will the iPhone 5 look exactly like the leaks, effectively an elongated 4 / 4S with a new mini dock connector? Will it support LTE on every US carrier? Are there any surprises in iOS 6 that Cupertino has been keeping under its hat? Will it even be called the iPhone 5 at all? Everything will be revealed at 10AM PT on Wednesday, September 12th

The event will start on Wednesday, September 12th. Join us at the times below for all the action!

07:00AM - Hawaii
09:00AM - Alaska
10:00AM - Pacific
11:00AM - Mountain
12:00PM - Central
01:00PM - Eastern
02:00PM - São Paulo
06:00PM - London
07:00PM - Paris
09:00PM - Moscow
02:00AM - Tokyo (September 13th)
03:00AM - Sydney (September 13th)

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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