NTT Docomo Confirms Xperia GX for July, Xperia SX Coming in August - MobilEgypt

Although we don’t have any information regarding a possible release of Sony Xperia GX and Xperia SX outside Japan, at least we know the smartphone will be launched this summer. During the smartphones’ launch event, Japanese carrier NTT Docomo has confirmed that Xperia GX will hit shelves in July, while the Xperia SX is expected to arrive in stores sometime in August. In addition, some of the phones’ specs have been unveiled as well, even though both Xperia GX and Xperia SX were officially announced in Japan about a week ago. In this regard, NTT Docomo mentioned that both handsets are equipped with Qualcomm’s MSM8960 Snapdragon S4 processors clocked at 1.5 GHz, which are complemented by 1GB of RAM and Adreno 225 graphics processing unit. Sony Xperia GX offers users 16GB of internal memory, whereas the Xperia SX only packs 8GB onboard memory. The carrier also confirmed both smartphones would come with microSD card slots for memory expansion (up to 32GB). For the time being, we’re not sure whether or not either of the two handsets will be delivered with a free memory card in the sales package. On the back, the Xperia GX boasts an impressive 13-megapixel camera with Sony Exmor R sensor, autofocus, LED flash and full HD (1080p) video recording. The Xperia SX comes with a slightly smaller 8-megapixel photo snapper, but features the same Sony imaging technology and capabilities. It is also worth mentioning that Xperia GX sports a large 4.6-inch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine and HD resolution, while the Xperia SX features a much smaller 3.7-inch display based on the same technology. Obviously, both Xperia phones will be shipped with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich platform, but Sony also announced they would be bundled with three new interesting apps: WALKMAN, Movie and Album.

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Is the HTC Ville C a cheaper One S? - MobilEgypt

The Desire C has barely revealed itself as HTC's latest pocket-friendly Android phone, but another device following the same naming convention might also be on the cards. According to BriefMobile, a lower-priced One S variant, currently under the Ville C moniker, will shed the dual-core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 and use a (presumably cheaper) dual-core 1.7GHz Snapdragon S3 (MSM8260). That's the same processor found in last year's Sensation , although we're skeptical of that clock speed. Otherwise, the leaked specs match the One S on the important stuff, including a 4.3-inch AMOLED display (with the same qHD resolution), an 8-megapixel auto- focus camera alongside HTC's ImageSense chip and 16GB of storage. Yep, like the One S, there's no option to expand storage, but if the price is right (and it does exist), we might be more willing to forgive that particular shortcoming.

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HTC’s One X and EVO 4G LTE Get Delayed at Customs - MobilEgypt

Many mobile phone users in the United States were eagerly waiting for two new HTC smartphones to make an appearance on shelves in the coming weeks, but it seems that they are out of luck. Said devices, the HTC One X for AT&T and the HTC EVO 4G LTE for Sprint, got hold up at customs due to an exclusion order issued by ITC. The United States International Trade Commission issued the order back in December at Apple’s bidding. Those of you who might kept an eye on the legal dispute between Apple and HTC are certainly familiar with the issue and know that the order was set to go into effect on April 19th. For the time being, these two smartphones are the only ones we know of to have been affected by the ruling, but we might expect for other HTC devices to suffer a similar fate, if things don’t get sorted out soon. HTC has already announced the delay, but it was unable to provide additional info on the matter, a recent article on Engadget reads. “The US availability of the HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE has been delayed due to a standard U.S. Customs review of shipments that is required after an ITC exclusion order,” HTC reportedly had to say on the matter. “We believe we are in compliance with the ruling and HTC is working closely with Customs to secure approval. The HTC One X and HTC EVO 4G LTE have been received enthusiastically by customers and we appreciate their patience as we work to get these products into their hands as soon as possible.” The HTC EVO 4G LTE was expected to arrive on shelves at Sprint as soon as this week, on Friday, May 18th, but it might not be able to make it to the party. Keep an eye on this space for additional details.

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BlackBerry Porsche Design P‘9981 Receives “Plus X Award 2012 - Smartphone of the Year” - MobilEgypt

RIM and Porsche Design teamed up to offer BlackBerry fans the stylish P‘9981 smartphone, and the device didn’t go unnoticed. Well, at least in Germany, where the handset has been awarded for its elegant look. RIM Germany has just announced that the BlackBerry Porsche Design P‘9981 smartphone has been awarded as “Smartphone of the Year 2012,” by a jury at the renowned “Plus X Award.” “We are very proud to receive this seal of quality. Receiving the Plus X Award for the Porsche Design P’9981 smartphone confirms we are operating at the cutting edge with our demand for design and quality ,” said Axel Kettenring, managing director RIM Germany. Those who are not familiar with the “Plus X Award” should know that this prize is awarded in the following categories: technology, sport and lifestyle. Aside from its exquisite design, BlackBerry Porsche Design P‘9981 is also among the most powerful smartphones launched by RIM. The device is equipped with a 1.2 GHz single-core Qualcomm MSM8655 Snapdragon processor, which is complemented by an Adreno 205 GPU and 768MB of RAM. On the inside, the smartphone packs 8GB of internal memory, which can be further expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. BlackBerry Porsche Design P‘9981 sports a decent 2.8-inch capacitive touchscreen display that supports 640 x 480 pixels resolution. It also comes with a full QWERTY and 5-megapixel rear camera with autofocus and LED flash. “Porsche Design has been a symbol for Iconic Style since 1972. Products with clean lines and no frills are at the heart of our design philosophy. Our collaboration with BlackBerry led to a smartphone that implements our credo without compromises. The Porsche Design P’9981 Smartphone by BlackBerry is a modern luxury smartphone that combines timeless design with state-of-the-art technology ,” concluded Dr. Juergen Gessler, CEO of the Porsche Design Group.

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Motorola ATRIX 2 Goes on Sale in Saudi Arabia - MobilEgypt

The mid-range Motorola ATRIX 2 Android smartphone has finally reached Saudi Arabia. The device can now be purchased via selected leading mobile phone retailers across the country. No word on the price tag, though given the fact that no carrier picked the ATRIX 2, we can safely assume it won’t be subsidized. As expected, the ATRIX 2 will be delivered with Android 2.3 Gingerbread platform on board. The bad news is that Motorola has yet to officially confirm whether or not the ATRIX 2 will receive an Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade in the future. Anyway, Motorola is sweetening the deal by including several free EA games with the ATRIX 2 smartphone. No less than ten EA titles will be available for the ATRIX 2, including Need for Speed Hot Pursuit, Need for Speed Shift, Dead Space, EA SPORTS FIFA 10, THE GAME OF LIFE, MONOPOLY, The Sims 3, Tetris, Worms and Bejeweled 2. Aside from that, the ATRIX 2 can be considered a mid–range Android phone, even if it comes equipped with a dual-core processor clocked at 1 GHz. Moreover, the smartphone packs 1 GB of RAM and 4GB of internal memory, which can be further expanded up to 32GB via microSD card. Keep in mind that the smartphone will be shipped with an 8GB free memory card in the sales package. In addition, the ATRIX 2 sports a vibrant 4.3 inch qHD capacitive touchscreen display that supports 540 x 960 pixels resolution, and features Corning Gorilla Glass coating. “Smartphone users in Saudi Arabia crave power, versatility and style. Motorola ATRIX 2 is ready to emphatically deliver on all fronts - a world-class device for work and play with incredible, entertaining content from EA Games that puts your down- time to the test ,” said Raed Hafez, managing director for Motorola Mobility, Middle East & Africa.

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PSA: LG Optimus Elite available today on Virgin Mobile USA for $150 - MobilEgypt

If you were one of those who jumped on last week's pre-order , chances are you're eagerly waiting for this Virgin- branded Optimus Elite to show up at your doorstep today. For those who decided to wait it out, however, you'll be happy to know LG's Gingerbread slab is now up for grabs at "major" retail shops in the States as well as Virgin Mobile USA's site. The contract- free flavor of the Optimus Elite carries a $149.99 price tag, which isn't a bad deal when you take into consideration its NFC and Google Wallet capabilities -- that said, its biggest trait's likely to be that lack of a two-year commitment. So, hit the source link below if you'd like one of these for yourself, or you could always take a quick road trip to one of your favorite stores. Show full PR text LG Optimus EliteTM Makes its Way to Virgin Mobile USA on May 15 First device for Virgin Mobile USA to be enabled with NFC and Google Wallet WARREN, N.J. & SAN DIEGO (BUSINESS WIRE), May 15, 2012 - Virgin Mobile USA answers to A Higher Calling™ once again, announcing with LG Mobile the availability today of LG Optimus Elite™ in Titan Silver for $149.99. The device operates on Virgin Mobile's industry- leading, no-contract Beyond Talk plans with unlimited data and messaging starting at $35 a month. Stylish and slim, LG Optimus Elite comes with Google Wallet™ and is now available at virginmobileusa.com and major retailers nationwide. A successor to the popular LG Optimus V™, this highly customizable full-featured smartphone keeps customers organized with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and other key features, including a 3.5-inch HVGA screen, 800MHz processor, 5MP autofocus rear-facing camera and camcorder with flash, and a virtual QWERTY keyboard. A first for Virgin Mobile USA devices, LG Optimus Elite comes with Near Field Communications (NFC), allowing customers to access true value features, such as Google WalletTM, an app that allows payment using a mobile device from participating retailers at select Macy's, RadioShack, Walgreens, Gap and more. "Our customers fell in love with the LG Optimus V™, so bringing another great device to our lineup of Android™-powered devices from the Optimus family goes right along with our promise of A Higher Calling™," said Jeff Auman, vice president for Virgin Mobile USA. "LG Optimus Elite offers full integration of social networking apps, Microsoft Outlook Exchange email, and advanced messaging capabilities. Combined with our awesome Beyond Talk monthly unlimited data plans, customers can realize true savings with no contract and no surprises." Operating on the Sprint Nationwide Network1, Virgin Mobile USA offers tremendous value for those customers who text, IM, post, email, friend, like and tweet more than they talk. Virgin Mobile Beyond Talk plans start at just $35 a month for 300 minutes of voice and include unlimited messaging and data. For those looking for a bit more talk time, the $45 plan offers 1,200 minutes of voice, and the $55 plan offers unlimited voice minutes each month. All plans include unlimited messaging and data (plans include 2.5GB of full- speed data). "LG Mobile strives to provide the best technologies and services that are not only extremely useful, but also accessible to everyone," said Tim O'Brien, vice president of marketing for LG Mobile. "The LG Optimus Elite not only has amazing features, but with add-ons such as Google Wallet, Box and Virgin Mobile's affordable monthly plan, consumers will be getting a great smartphone with incredible value." Customers can also download Box on LG Optimus Elite and receive 50GB of free cloud storage and sharing2 directly from LG, an estimated value of $240 per year, so they don't have to stress about storing all of their favorite music, files, photos and other memories.

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Huawei Ascend D1 Spotted at FCC with Dual- Core CPU and (HSPA+) - MobilEgypt

Unveiled a few days ahead of Mobile World Congress 2012 trade fair, Huawei Ascend D1 has yet to make its entrance on the market. While most handset manufacturers already launched their device announced back in February, Huawei is still struggling to debut its Diamond family of smartphones. According to the latest hearsay, the Chinese company plans to release all three Diamond smartphones this summer, though we don’t have any official launch dates yet. However, at least one of them will soon hit shelves in the United States, the Huawei Ascend D1. The guys over at Engadget have just spotted the handset at FCC (Federal Communication Commission) with pentaband HSPA+. Unfortunately, we’re not sure which carrier will offer the Ascend D1 , but the filed documents indicate that the unlocked models will work on T- Mobile and AT&T’s airwaves. Even though we don’t have a release date for the Ascend D1, Huawei mentioned a few weeks ago that it would launch the smartphone in Q2, so we can safely assume the device will hit shelves by the end of June. Huawei Ascend D1 will be shipped with the latest version of Ice Cream Sandwich operating system on board and will be packed with a dual-core 1.5 GHz TI OMAP 4460 processor. In addition, the device sports an impressive 4.5-inch IPS+ LCD capacitive touchscreen display that supports HD (720 x 1280 pixels) resolution and 16 million colors. On the back, Ascend D1 boasts an 8- megapixel photo snapper with autofocus, dual-LED flash and full HD (1080p) video recording, while in the front there’s a 1.3-megapixel secondary camera for video calls. Aside from HSPA+ support, the smartphone offers users Wi-Fi and DLNA, as well as Bluetooth 3.0 and microUSB 2.0 (MHL). It also come packed with Dolby Mobile 3.0 Plus sound enhancement and active noise cancellation with dedicated mic.

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