When Google introduced the Nexus One had hoped to launch one of the best Android smartphones currently available on the market. And up to a point they have achieved to release a smartphone that is elegant, fast, and smooth, running on an Android 2.1 OS and being outstandingly better than any other Android phone.

However, it seems that a number of users experience problems with their 3G reception on the Google Nexus One and complain about lacking 3G coverage or often fluctuating between EDGE and 3G network. Customers write their reviews in the Nexus’s online support forums and voice their complaints. The problem is mainly encountered with T-Mobile provider and Google is looking for user feedback to identify common issues in customer complaints in order to implement a common policy to solve the problem. However, Google is repeatedly reported as unresponsive in responding to customer complaints, because when customers send an email to ask for help, it takes up to three days for Google to respond.

The Nexus One is Google’s experiment to sell a landmark smartphone to its customers using the online-only/direct-to-customers sales model that has worked pretty well with Google’s online ad sales. However, as hardware products typically have more problems than software and cannot be fixed with a simple patch, it is likely that the 3G connection problem is the beginning of a series of problems for the Nexus One. As the new Android 2.1 OS is not supported yet by many tools, other Android smartphones are irritated because Google is basically a self-regulating monopoly that owns the new OS and practically inhibits other manufacturers to give Android another go.  Read more...

If you are in the market for a prepaid cell phone, then you might have noticed the phones from Straight Talk Wireless, one of the most popular prepaid phone providers available today.  Straight Talk recently released two new smart phones (yes smart phones on a prepaid plan) and they have gotten pretty good acclaim.  Well, I would say that the Nokia E71 has been a little better received than the Nokia 6790, the second phone that this company released recently. 

Nokia E71 for Straight Talk is a legitimate smart phone and will allow you check your email (from multiple accounts if you have them), browse the web, of course makes calls and send text messages, and download apps from the Nokia Ovi app store (some are free and some cost money).  In addition you can use the voice guided navigation feature.  And all of this is included in the Straight Talk Unlimited prepaid plan for per month.

You get unlimited talk, text, web, 411, and navigation.  It’s one of the best priced phone plans out there and you get to use the Blackberry-like Nokia E71.  It has a nice look, a good screen, and a full qwerty keyboard that makes web browsing and sending text messages super easy and fun.

Have a look at the Nokia E71 from Straight Talk if you’re looking for a high end cell phone and want to cut out some of the money you pay on your contract plan.  By the way, prepaid means you don’t have to sign a contract.  I like that.

Learn more about this phone in a review of the E71 smart phone.

The best part of the Apple’s technology is that they do not design the phone on a sheet of paper; instead they consider the experiences and needs of their customers to redefine there new version.

Apple iphone 4 is the result of such researches, which is a beautiful and the world’s thinnest phone. So, now we can quickly look into its main features, like the beautifully engineered glass aluminum and silicate. The screen is highly durable and scratch resistant than ever before. Its Stainless Steel Band is five times stronger than any standard steel, mainly all the components of apple iphone4 are made of this steel and it provides the thin refined design to this phone.

The next feature of Apple iphone 4 is the retina display with the dimensions of 960 X 640 backlit LCD display with the pixel density/inch. You can view anything from any angle with the help of the IPS technology, which also provides vivid and sharp graphics and text.

The best thing about the apple iphone 4 is that it can perform very complex functions like editing, multitasking and making FaceTime calls. Apple iphone 4 has a built-in three-axis gyroscope which when paired with accelerometer makes the phone most advance motion sensing.

The apple iphone 4 is extra ordinary efficient as compared to the other smart phones. Most of the phones have 1 speaker but this phone has got two speakers. The first microphone which is located at the bottom is used for voice commands, making phone calls, and memos. And the second mic works in coordination with the first mic and helps in suppressing unwanted and distracting noises from the background. Thus, this dual mic system in result makes a unique voice system of this phone.  Read more...

Making your Android phone safe must be a central concern. You have loads of valuable data that’s stored on it. No one wants their personal information getting in the hands of the wrong person. You also don’t want to spend more on a replacement phone. You then need to re-enter every data on this new phone which is really a waste of time. Here are some of the apps to make your phone safe.

Lookout

The Lookout app has lots of security features like intrusion prevention, antivirus and firewall. The great part is that they’re super lightweight so they don’t clog your phone. Lookout out likewise assists you when your phone is stolen or lost. You are able to log into the web interface on a computer and track your phone. You just click the find button and it will indicate where your phone is on the map. Finally, Lookout also goes with data backup. It is able to back up all of your personal data like contacts, e-mail, text messages, photos and video.

WaveSecure

WaveSecure is also a great security app which is much like Lookout. WaveSecure allows you to lock down your phone using the web interface so that it turns useless if you’ve lost your phone. You will be able to display a message and activate an alarm. You are also able to track your phone down with WaveSecure. You can set up an auto-backup or initiate a backup remotely just from the website. The one big capability that WaveSecure offers that Lookout doesn’t is the wipe out feature. You’re able to log into the web interface and wipe all the data from your phone remotely.

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By: Anna S. Matias

DROID INCREDIBLE by HTC

The latest Android Smartphone from HTC is on Verizon Wireless

Features

Android 2.2 OS w/ HTC Sense

3.7” SLCD Display

8.0 MP Camera w/ Dual LED Flash

1 GHz Snapdragon Processor

8GB internal memory expandable to 16GB

Requires data pkg .99 or higher

Full HTML, Wi-Fi, VZ Navigator, Adobe Flashplayer

Unique, Elegant Design

Included Accessories

Droid Incredible by HTC

Standard Lithium Ion Battery

Wall/USB Charger

Product Safety & Warranty Brochure

Quick Start Guide

What the customers are saying?

by Leta — January 19th 2011 — Columbus, GA

I love my phone. Not sure how to do everything on it, but for what I do know it is great. My only concern is the low battery life. I charge it every night, and sometimes in between, to make sure it doesn’t go dead on me.

 HTC EVO 4G with Google

Android Smartphone from HTC is on Sprint

Features

1 GHz Snapdragon Processor

4.3” 480 x 800 WVGA OLED Touchscreen

3G/4G Data Speeds

Full HTML, Wi-Fi, HTC Sense Overlay

Up to 32GB of microSD Expansion Memory

8MP Camera w/ Dual LED Flash + Video Capture

Front Facing Camera

Unique, Elegant Design

Included Accessories

HTC EVO 4G

Li-Ion Battery

AC adapter

USB cable

8GB microSD card

Reference material

What the customers are saying?

by valerie — January 19th 2011 — los angeles, CA  Read more...