Samsung to unpack a new smartphone at IFA, I9250 perhaps

 

Samsung just published the video teaser for their Berlin Unpacked event that will take place on the eve, before the IFA 2011 kicks off. The video obviously points at the announcement of a new device and from what we can tell it should be the rumored Android-running I9250.

From the way people are holding the device- women are using both their hands, while the guy that's talking on it has placed two of his finger on the back - it becomes obvious that it is somewhat larger than your regular 4-inch phone. Yet it's still small enough to be held next to your ear while talking, so it's obviously not a tablet.

If you have been keeping track of recent rumors you'd know that Samsung supposedly have a device in the works that fits the description quite well. Of course, we are talking about the Samsung I9250, which should sport a 4.65" Super AMOLED of HD resolution (yeap, that's HD as in 1280 x 720 pixels).

This should also be Samsung's first foray in the world of Android Ice Cream sandwich. As far as latest rumors have it, the Samsung I9250 is only expected to hit the shelves in the 48th week of this year, which spans from 28th November to 4th December. Yet, Samsung usually announces its flagships a couple of months before their market availability so it's not inconceivable that we'll get the chance to see the I9250 for the first time at the IFA 2011 that starts on September 2nd.

And, with the successor of the 7" Samsung Galaxy Tab also expected to be announced at the German expo, we are certainly in for a nice time in the first week of September.

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Mobiado Grand Touch offers Android experience to the rich

 

Mobiado has been around for quite some time now, establishing itself among the premier makers of ultra luxury mobile phones. With its latest creation, dubbed Grand Touch, the Canadian company adds, for the first time, an Android device to its portfolio.

As you can probably tell from the picture above, the new Mobiado droid is no other but a Google Nexus S, which has gone through some serious gold treatment. Using the Google phone should give Mobiado a relative edge on the market for ultra premium Android devices, because Tag Heuer and Ulysse Nardin’s offerings are certainly not up to date in the software department.

The Samsung made device has gone through a serious visual transformation including 139 carats of sapphire crystal and 24 carat gold plated body which has been CNC machined. The device’s buttons are also made from sapphire crystal. You also have the option of having inlayed crystals in the corner facets of the droid, should you decide that it might look too plain.

The device will be available in yellow or rose gold options. In case you are on a budget, you can have it in aviation grade aluminum as well, or just make do with a plain Google Nexus S.

There is still no information on pricing, but we suspect that the Mobiado Grand Touch will not come cheap. Hit the source link for a couple of more pictures and tell us how you like it in the comments section below.

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Samsung Exhibit 4G review: Droid on display

 

 

The Samsung Exhibit 4G shares a lot of its internals with the Samsung Galaxy S – one of the best Android devices to come out in 2010. It packs a smaller, 3.5” AMOLED screen and lesser quality camera. The Exhibit 4G does however, offer Android 2.3 Gingerbread and access to T-Mobile’s ultra quick HSDPA data network. Add all these ingredients in a small, good looking package, and you have a recipe for a great mid-range smartphone these days. Now, let’s see what else the Samsung Exhibit 4G has to offer.

Key Features

• 3.5”, 16M colors, AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with 480x800 pixels resolution
• 1 GHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor, Hummingbird chipset
• Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread with TouchWiz UI
• Quad-band GSM and dual-band HSDPA support
• Wi-Fi calling enabled
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot functionality
• GPS with A-GPS connectivity; digital compass
• 3.15MP autofocus camera with LED flash; front facing camera for video calls
• D1 video recording @ 30 fps
• Video player with DivX support out of the box
• microUSB port (charging); stereo Bluetooth 3.0
• microSD card slot (up to 32GB; 4GB included)
• Accelerometer and proximity censor; ambient light sensor
• Web browser with Flash support
• Smart dialing

Main Disadvantages

• No camera shutter key
• Low still shots resolution and D1 only video recording
• The all plastic body feels cheap
• The back is prone to scratches
• No FM radio

As you can see, the package which the Samsung Exhibit 4G offers, comes straight from last year's top of the line devices, save for the camera unit. Its performance is no different either, and the price has been nicely adjusted so it looks like a pretty good deal. With Gingerbread on board, the device is up to date in the software department as well.

Samsung Exhibit 4G live shots

Now that we are familiar with the key features of the Samsung Exhibit 4G, it is time to see whether the droid will be able to deliver up to the expectations. Hit the next page for a proper hardware inspection.

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Motorola Defy+ gets officially announced

 

Today has surely been one busy day for the folks at Motorola Mobility. Shortly after their company's acquisition by Google became news, they found some extra time to announce their latest droid in their already colorful lineup - the Motorola Defy+.

As the name of the device suggests, the Motorola Defy+ is closely related to the original Motorola Defy, which we came to know well. This time however, the device got a number of updated features, which are bound to keep it attractive throughout 2011.

The most notable changes in the Motorola Defy+ are the new 1GHz CPU, Android's latest Gingerbread 2.3 OS, and a larger 1700mAh battery. Interestingly enough, the Google OS is still dressed in MOTOBLUR.

The device has gotten even tougher than its predecessor and can prove it by a certification for covering the IP67 water, dust, scratch, and drop resistance standards. In plain language, this means that the device will handle any normal daily use and abuse without breaking any sweat. How far it can go in this department, we are yet to see.

The Motorola Defy+ will launch in Germany first, with a retail price of €269 - not a bad price for a rugged droid with practically no alternatives at the moment. Hit the source link for the full PR and tell us how you like the new Moto in the comments section below.

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