When the Samsung Transform was initially leaked it was postulated that the system would be another Galaxy S variant, quite possibly an all-touch unit to go along together with the Epic 4G. Nonetheless, it transformed into a mid-range Android machine which has a side-sliding QWERTY, leaving numerous disappointed who happen to be seeking forward to potentially the third 4G handset in Sprint’s lineup. The Transform features a few tricks up its sleeve although, this kind of because the front-facing camera for video chat (regardless of only being 3G) along with a design really a lot inspired by its big-brother, the Epic 4G. It truly is also a launch gadget for Sprint’s new Sprint ID service, which provides the person customizable ID packs for any much more personal practical experience. The Samsung Transform ships with an AC adapter/microUSB cable combo along with a 2GB microSD card.

Design
The Samsung Transform’s design is easy around the eyes, however it does not bring anything new to your table. With its rounded corners and glossy, black finish (a silver seam to the periphery could be the exception), the Transform is clearly the Samsung Epic 4G’s smaller cousin. The handset is 4.6 inches tall by 2.4 inches wide by 0.6 inch deep and weighs 5.4 ounces, which imparts a solid really feel inside hand. The presence of a slide-out QWERTY keyboard will make it a tad as well thick for some pockets, nevertheless it must slide nicely into most and into purses too.  Read more...

Samsung Galaxy Ace is undoubtedly another pretty cool addition to the mid-range Android smart phones. With so many smart phones models crowded in market today , it is really difficlult to deny or to go with a particular model of mobile phone just in a glance. Well, lining up the positive features of this hand set, it is a fully functional and highly compact gadget with high speed performance due to the in built 800MHz processor. The perfect pocketbale looks of Samsung Galaxy Ace is the main reason that turns on many heads towards this beautiful piece. With the 3.5” capacitive display and 5 megapixel camera coupled with auto focus options and LED flash will make you love photography and enables you to take pictures with impeccable quality and clarity.

Samsung Galaxy Ace has got all the sensors that an Android phone should possess like proximity detector, accelerometer, compass, GPS and so on. It has also got something special about its Android version. This handset has got an advanced Android version 2.2.1 termed as Froyo+ which gives a faster home screen that eliminates lag from the operating system if there are any and makes the zooming and pinching activities perfectly smooth. The implementation of Froyo+ is a nice supplemental feature, as it’s an updated version of Froyo and is the very latest version of Android. The presence of the advanced version of Froyo+ will let you the access of more than 16,000 apps. You can transform a Samsung Galaxy Ace into a portable Wi-Fi Hotspot which in turn allows to connect other devices like iPads, handheld games consoles, giving you the accessibility of getting more than one device online when on the go to the Internet. The Wi-Fi HotSpot feature is simply amazing and you can connect your lap tops too.  Read more...

The GSMA Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Spain has kicked off with several sessions featuring keynote speakers from such tech giants as Yahoo!, Nokia, Vodafone, and Adobe.

Among several new developments from these companies, DivX and Samsung have announced a new line of mobile phones now DivX-certified for enhanced video playback. Samsung’s new mobile phones include BEAT DJ, Ultra Touch, and OMNIA HD.

In their PR Newswire press release, DivX says Samsung’s new mobile phones “offer consumers seamless playback of high-quality DivX video on the go and in the living room.”

DivX made a simultaneous announcement in addition to Samsung’s new line of DivX-certified mobile phones. DivX’s new certification profile called the DivX Mobile Theater aids mobile licensees in making sure their mobile phones are certified to support studio requirements for DivX video playback.

Popularity of Mobile Phones in Our Multimedia Age

Since the public introduction of cell phones back in the early 1980s, mobile phones have steadily increased in popularity. Whereas in the past mobile phones were way to bulky to place in purses and pocketbooks, today’s version is smaller, lighter, and ultra-portable.

Today’s mobile phones are improved in another significant way. While the mobile phone of yesteryear was comprised of a simple keypad, earpiece, and microphone, modern-day mobile phones are clearly emerging as all-in-one multimedia electronic gadgets.

Increasingly popular are smartphones such as the iPhone and Blackberry Storm. These phones feature connection to the internet from anywhere, thus allowing the user to perform tasks such as location mapping, restaurant ordering, and web surfing. Unique applications, particularly for the iPhone, have become wildly popular.

Additional multimedia features of today’s mobile phones include on-board digital cameras, video cameras, and instant messaging devices. But for quite some time, video has posed a problem due to its high memory usage.  Read more...

There are many Samsung smart phones available in the UK market at present. All these smart phones come with the latest technology. Samsung Galaxy S II is the latest smart phone to arrive from the Samsung Galaxy family. The Samsung Galaxy smart phones are a huge success in the UK mobile market. Like most of the other Galaxy smart phones, this smart phone also has many latest features and multimedia applications. You can get the Samsung Galaxy S II by going directly to mobile store nearby or by shopping online. By shopping online you can compare the various deals and offers that are provided by the various networks.

This smart phone looks delightful in design and is built 125.3 x 66.1 x 8.5 mm in size and it weighs only at 116 grams. This smart phone is considered to be the thinnest smart phone in the UK mobile market at present. It has a 4.3 inch full touch display with a resolution of 480 x 800 pixels. This full touch display also has many multi touch input methods and touch sensitive controls. This smart phone also has a impressive internal memory of 16 GB, this can also be expanded up to 32 GB with the help of a expandable memory card. This smart phone runs on the latest Android v2.3 OS and is processed with the help of a massive 1.2GHz dual-core processor.

At present there are a huge number of Android mobile phones available in the market. This smart phone also has many gaming options; games can be played with the touch sensitive buttons and sensors. This smart phone also has many internet and entertainment features. Google Talk, Google Maps, Google Search, Gmail, YouTube are some of the additional features that are available in this smart phone. This smart phone is powered with the help of a Li-Ion 1650 mAh battery; this will make the user to enjoy long hours of talk time. This mobile phone has an 8 mega pixel camera with a resolution of 3264 x 2448 pixels.  Read more...

Digital video camera prices from naaptol.com (Indian online store, advertises often in TOI):

Video camera                         Price (in Indian rupees)

DiGiGr8 Digital Camera Video Camera Web Camera, Digital Camera 799

5-in-1 – Digital Camera, Digital Camera                        4,225

4 IN 1 DIGITAL CAMERA, Digital Camera                2,158

Branded 6MP Digital Camera, Digital Camera              14,500

STRINGS 2.0 MP Digital Camera, Digital Camera       4,999

SVP Underwater 5MP Digital Video Camera, Digital Camera   4,875

Polaroid 7 mega pixel digital camera, Digital Camera     9,990

DigiGr8 Branded Cameras, Digital Camera                   799

Aiptek digital Camera – 5MP, Digital Camera               9,990

Kodak EASYSHARE C875 Zoom Digital Camera, Digital Camera      11,990

Kodak EASYSHARE C433 Zoom Digital Camera, Digital Camera      6,000

Kodak EASYSHARE Z885 Zoom Digital Camera, Digital Camera       14,999

Kodak EASYSHARE ZD710 Zoom Digital Camera, Digital Camera    15,999

Kodak EASYSHARE Z650 Zoom Digital Camera, Digital Camera       18,990

Kodak EASYSHARE V603 Zoom Digital Camera, Digital Camera      12,990

Olympus-Mju820, Digital Camera                                16,995

Canon Digital IXUS 65, Digital Camera                        20,995

Kodak Easyshare M863, Digital Camera                      8,999

Olympus FE-20, Digital Camera                                   7,495

Olympus E-P1, Digital Camera                                     37,545

Fujifilm 3D camera (prototype), Digital Camera                         9,995

Polaroid I835 , Digital Camera                          4,699

Olympus E-P1, Digital Camera                                     37,545

DV Camera gl-017, Digital Camera                              1,999

Nikon Coolpix S50, Digital Camera                              19,100

Samsung S1030, Digital Camera                                   15,990

Samsung Digimax S 600, Digital Camera                       10,990  Read more...