Sony Xperia J - some preview images for the new smartphone

   
     Some pictures show us a preview of the new Sony Xperia J (ST26i), mid-range smartphone running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich that the Japanese manufacturer could announce the end of next month, on the occasion of 'IFA 2012 in Berlin.
     The data sheet for the Sony Xperia J, according to rumors emerged in recent weeks, will include a touchscreen WVGA-size 4-inch, 5 megapixel back camera with LED flash, HSPA, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth, and Qualcomm MSM7227 processor at 1 GHz .

Samsung Odyssey and Mark - two incoming phone with Windows Phone 8

     A confidential document reveals some rumors about the new Samsung Odyssey and Marco, two of the Korean brand's first smartphone to use the operating system Windows Phone 8. Both smartphones use a Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8960 processor type Dual Core 1.5 GHz and come with support for mobile networks, LTE and HSPA + up to 21Mbps.
     The Samsung Odyssey will be marked by a display of 4.65 inches in HD Super AMOLED technology, as well as for the back camera 8.0 megapixel and 2.0 megapixel front. Less rich, however, the data sheet of the Samsung Marco, with a 4-inch touchscreen WVGA-size, rear 5.0 megapixel camera and 2.0 megapixel front. The Odyssey describes how a Samsung smartphone 'iconic', comparable to the Galaxy S III with the Android OS. The Samsung Odyssey and Mark hit the market during the fourth quarter of this year.

New photos of a prototype iPhone 5, with interesting rumors

     A Chinese manufacturer of covers released at this time the image of what could be a prototype of the iPhone 5, apparently slipped through the net that Apple adopts stringent controls in development of new products. The ease with which emerge in recent weeks the details on the upcoming Apple iPhone leaves doubt about whether they actually see it coming that the smartphone market in the fall.
     Even this prototype, at any rate, is characterized by a shell by the elongated, with a screen of about 4 inches in width. And 'This new Micro Dock connector on the side of a 3.5 mm jack, both located at the bottom of the frame side. Who has had the opportunity to touch the prototype also states that the phone uses the new Micro SIM card format, even smaller than the current Nano SIM on iPhone and iPad 4/4S.

iPhone 5 - consumer groups have criticized the new smartphone

   
    The National Consumer Union (UNC) with a few months ahead of the launch has already begun to criticize Apple's next iPhone, due to the possible adoption of the new Micro Dock Connector accessories that make it unusable used so far, less than use an adapter.
     'What you call iPhone 5 or New iPhone', that affects consumers is that it is compatible with the old battery charger or with the desktop dock. We are awaiting clarification from Apple because it would be unacceptable to force buyers to buy back accessories such as a car battery charger, digital AV adapter, international adapter kit or cable connection to a PC, 'said the lawyer Massimiliano Dona, secretary general of the 'National Consumer Union (UNC).
     'We hoped that the hi-tech world had understood - says the lawyer - that you can not betray the trust of customers forcing them to purchase unnecessary long as they did in the past other manufacturers handsets like Motorola, Nokia or Samsung first the intervention of the new European legislation. In the case where the choice Apple was necessary for technical reasons, it would be reasonable to expect that the company grants a free change to all customers that will return the accessories that have been taken: if not, we are ready to start a class-action to protect consumers disappointed by this commercial practice '.
     Without wishing to deploy in support of UNC or Apple, in our opinion is decidedly out of place to claim the charge replacement of accessories with the old connector. It 's understandable that Apple has decided to equip the next iPhone and iPad a new connector, leaving a standard of almost ten years old, with a pin-out outdated in some respects. More reasonable to expect the presence of an adapter in the package of the next iPhone, which in most cases will continue to use the old accessories.

Sony Xperia Mint (LT30p) - unveiled a preview of price and technical characteristics

     New rumors in the preview for the new Sony Xperia Mint (LT30p), the smartphone operating system Android Ice Cream Japanese brand that may have at the end of next month, on the occasion of 'IFA 2012 in Berlin.
     The data sheet of the smartphone, coming to market in the fall in the range of Sony Xperia, provides a touch screen in HD and 4.3 inch wide, 13-megapixel back camera, processor Qualcomm MSM8960 Krait with integrated dual core, 1GB RAM, 16GB of internal memory. To optimize the size of the chassis, Sony has chosen to integrate the battery into the body, leaving only a small side door opening for inserting the SIM card and microSD. The price of the Sony Xperia Mint expected to be around 550 euros, in line with its budget.

iOS 6 - no password to download free applications from the App Store?

     Apple may introduce iPhone OS 6 this autumn an important innovation, which will simplify the use of the iPhone, iPad, iPod Touch users. Some developers, who are testing in recent weeks previewed the new iPhone OS beta 6, argue that it is no longer necessary to enter the password of your iTunes account when you want to download a free app from the App Store. It should be said however that in all cases it was possible to download free apps from iTunes without entering the password, then it is likely that Apple is developing this capability, or that it was a temporary inconvenience.

Samsung Galaxy S III - the special 'Flip Cover Olympics' as a gift in London

     Samsung customers that these days will buy a Galaxy S III at one of Samsung Mobile PIN premium pop-up stores, set up in London during the 2012 Olympics, will receive a special gift. In addition to the normal polycarbonate cover covering the battery compartment, you will receive a free second cover in fact dedicated to the Olympic Games. The cover is intended to become a collector's item among fans Samsung, besides being a great way to make your own very unique Galaxy S III.



In 2013 the new iPad and iPhone with Wi-Fi Gigabit (802.11ac)

     Apple could decide to take on the 2013 models of the iPhone and iPad the new chip from Broadcom BCM4335 presented this week, with advanced features for the Wi-Fi. The chip BCM4335 is one of the first solutions for the consumer market to support the new standard 802.11ac (5G WiFi), with a speed of data transmission up to three times higher than that possible with current technology.

     The tangible benefits will not only download HD content from the web, but also the battery life of the new smartphones. Using a much shorter time in transmitting data, the new chip can be put almost immediately into power saving mode, showing up to six times more economical use of existing 802.11n solutions.

     Waiting for the new chip Wi-Fi revolutions services on mobile terminals, it seems very likely the presence of Broadcom BCM4334 chip on 'iPhone to be unveiled in the autumn, with the opportunity for Apple to implement support Wi-Fi Direct on its new smartphone.

Nokia will announce on September 5 two smartphones with Windows Phone 8

     Not surprised by the rumors that Nokia would want to announce the 5th of September, two new smartphone Windows Phone 8, at Nokia World 2012 to be held in Helsinki. According to the Asian site WPDang to be announced in September will be smartphones Nokia Lumia 910 and Nokia Lumia 920, both with the latest version of Microsoft's mobile operating system. Microsoft itself says it will go up on stage at Nokia World, to emphasize its ties with the Finnish brand and at the same time, show some of the new Windows Phone 8.

Nexus 7 - discontinue sales of the 16GB version

     The Google Marketing has underestimated the success of the tablet Nexus 7, especially the 16GB version which, confounding the forecasts proved to be the version most appreciated by buyers (thanks mainly to the fact that the tablet does not offer memory expansion) .
     And why Google has decided to temporarily stop the sales of Nexus 7 16GB, until they will be able to process orders within a reasonable time, probably by decreasing the production of the 8GB model in favor of the version capacious. Those looking to buy a Nexus 7 now 16GB by Google Play Store in the U.S. and the United Kingdom as the only one that can go to leave your email address in order to be informed as soon as the product available.

Samsung Galaxy S III - already more than 10 million copies sold

    
     The Samsung Galaxy S III is proving to be one of the most successful smartphone ever for the Korean brand, despite fully belongs to the category of high-end handsets with a price of some popular (but still in a progressive decrease). JK Shin, head of Mobile Communication Division of Samsung, has announced that the Galaxy S III has already exceeded 10 million units sold, with a few weeks earlier than originally expected. In practice since inception have been sold so far about 190 000 S Galaxy III a day throughout the world, a better result than that registered last year by the previous Galaxy S II, which has reached 10 million in five months.

HTC working on a supersmartphone HD 1080p display

     The Taiwanese company HTC is preparing for the autumn supersmartphone a real Android with HD 1080p display and a processor capable of ensuring unprecedented performance. Known when the code name of HTC DLX (HTC6435), the smartphone seems to use a new version of the S4 Qualcomm processor at 1.5GHz, since the benchmark results place it at the top of the charts for the best performing smartphone .

      The 'HTC DLX scored 121.1 fps in the benchmark Offscreen Egypt and Egypt 110.5 fps Pro, compared to 64.8 fps and 94.8 fps of' One HTC X (the version for the U.S. market with a Qualcomm processor). The results are even more exceptional when you consider that the smartphone should have a 1080p display format, with a higher number of pixels than a 720p screen. The merit, apparently, is due to MSM8960T chipset that includes a GPU Adreno 320. Sources say the smartphone can also count on support for fourth-generation LTE networks, as well as Scribe stylus included in the appropriation and the Android OS 4.0.4.