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PRADA Phone by LG 3.0 on sale in UK on Friday

, Jan 26th 2012 Discuss [1]

The PRADA Phone by LG 3.0 will hit UK shelves tomorrow, Friday January 27, retailer Phones 4U has confirmed, with the designer-branded Android smartphone priced from free with a new agreement. Packing a 4.3-inch LG NOVA IPS display - albeit running only at WVGA resolution - along with an 8-megapixel camera and NFC, the PRADA Phone runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread right now but has an ICS upgrade in the works. Read The Full Story

Sony Xperia S: 12MP, 720p display and NFC

, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [6]

Sony isn't keeping all the Xperia ion fun to itself: the company also has an international version, the Sony Xperia S, for those outside the US, and while you lose out on LTE you do still get the 4.3-inch 1280 x 720 HD display and 12-megapixel main camera. Set to arrive globally this quarter, the Xperia S has a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 32GB of storage and 1080p HD video recording support, along with quadband UMTS/HSPA. Read The Full Story

Parrot’s ZIK by Starck hands-on

, Jan 10th 2012 Discuss [0]

Parrot has announced premium quality wireless headphones with features not currently offered on other headsets. Behind both earmuffs resides microphones providing 'anti-noise' to help regulate unwanted sounds. They also suggest the audio 'Concert Hall Effect' will provide a live-sound experience. Read The Full Story

Intel promises thinner, bigger Ultrabooks; NFC capability coming soon

, Jan 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

So far, Intel Ultrabooks have been largely limited to 13" models. But as we're seeing with new products from Acer, Lenovo and others that break the top of the size barrier. While bragging about thinner, lighter and more efficient component, a representative said that they'll be focusing on a broader market, encompassing more standard screen sizes. Read The Full Story

BlackBerry 7.1 OS official: WiFi tethering, BBM update, NFC

, Jan 9th 2012 Discuss [0]

RIM has outed BlackBerry 7.1 OS, the latest iteration of its smartphone software, as well as BlackBerry Tag, an NFC tool used to pair up accessories, swap data and even add new contacts to the similarly updated BBM 6.1. The new version also introduces WiFi hotspot functionality, sharing a BlackBerry's connection with up to five WiFi-tethered devices, a new BlackBerry Traffic 3.0 app with traffic-based ETA and turn-by-turn voice guidance, and boosted universal search. Read The Full Story

Always Innovating HDMI Dongle puts Android on your TV

, Jan 7th 2012 Discuss [6]

Always Innovating's HDMI Dongle has a mundane name but packs plenty into its thumbdrive-scale casing: a TI Cortex-A9 OMAP 4 processor running Ice Cream Sandwich, turning any TV into a full Android computer. Running at between 1GHz and 1.8GHz depending on load, the HDMI Dongle packs the same specs as a decent smartphone: a healthy 1GB of RAM, microSD, WiFi and Bluetooth, with support for up to 1080p Full HD and H.264 video decoding. Read The Full Story

PRADA Phone by LG 3.0 priced and dated for unlocked launch

, Jan 6th 2012 Discuss [0]

The PRADA Phone by LG 3.0 will hit UK shelves in early February, retailers have confirmed, with the unlocked Android 2.3 smartphone priced at £429.99 ($666) including tax. Supplies are expected sometime within the week commencing February 6, according to Clove, just ahead of MWC 2012. Fashionistas tempted by the Italian-branded blower will get a 4.3-inch WVGA Nova Plus display and 8-megapixel camera. Read The Full Story

NFC Forum releases Bluetooth via NFC guide, tells manufacturers to get on board

, Dec 19th 2011 Discuss [3]

When it comes to connecting devices, especially mobile ones such as smartphones and tablets connecting to speakers, computers, and smart cars, there's one name that rings true almost without fail: Bluetooth - and this week the team at NFC Forum have made a push for their own technology to make the process of pairing with Bluetooth even easier. What they've got for the public now is a guide which tends to both manufacturers and developers that goes into detail on what they'll need to do to pair Bluetooth-capable devices using NFC technology. If this seems overly complicated to you, don't worry, you're not alone. Read The Full Story

Verizon Galaxy Nexus Accessories Hands-On

, Dec 16th 2011 Discuss [12]

We didn’t just grab the new Verizon Galaxy Nexus yesterday, we picked up the official accessories too, so whether you’re concerned about power-hungry LTE or just want to treat your new toy while you’re still in the honeymoon period, there’s probably something for you. For most it’s the extended battery ($49.99) that will hold most appeal, an NFC-enabled 2,100 mAh Li-Ion pack offering an extra jolt of runtime at the expense of a slightly bigger phone in the hand.

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PRADA Phone by LG 3.0 leaks [Update: Official]

, Dec 14th 2011 Discuss [0]

The PRADA Phone by LG 3.0 isn’t expected to be made official until later on today, but that hasn’t stopped press shots and specs of the dual-core Android smartphone from leaking out ahead of time. The monochrome aesthetic of LG’s hardware and custom UI – running on top of Android 2.3 Gingerbread – don’t come as a huge surprise in BestBoyz shot, given we’ve already seen the K2 in the wild and teased ahead of an early 2012 release by the company itself.

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Microsoft admits Windows Phone NFC gaffe

, Dec 12th 2011 Discuss [1]

Microsoft has backtracked on suggestions that NFC lies dormant and unused in Windows Phone 7, admitting that the short-range wireless technology won't actually arrive in the platform until 2012. Windows Phone support for NFC - which is most commonly used for short-range data transfers and wireless payments - was mistakenly confirmed by a Microsoft UK product manager in an interview last week; now, the company tells WinRumors that NFC is merely "coming" to models expected in the new year. Read The Full Story

Microsoft confirms untapped Windows Phone NFC support

, Dec 11th 2011 Discuss [7]

Windows Phone 7 already supports NFC technology, Microsoft has confirmed, but it remains the decision of handset manufacturers whether to activate the short-range wireless or, indeed, if there's a use-case for it. "As far as I'm aware, NFC is supported by [Windows Phone], but needs to be enabled by the OEM" Will Coleman developer evangelist and product manager at Microsoft UK, told TechRadar. "So, if any OEM wants to enable it, that can be done by all means." So far, no Windows Phone device offers NFC support. Read The Full Story
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