It has long been said by critics and reviewers alike Apple can only hold the top spot as king of the smart phone industry for so long. Eventually, many claim, a coveter of the throne will show up and take the crown. Nokia has its sights set on exactly that with the arrival of the all new Nokia n8. It is smart to bear in mind that prior to Apple’s arrival on the scene, Nokia was a Finnish poewr house of a company that had an iron tight grip on the mobile phone market - after this, their market share was slashed considerably. How will it compare with the new 4th generation Apple iPhone? There is only one way to tell.
Probably the best place to start is with a comparison of the memory which is a big part of what makes a smart phone useful to a wide range of users. The fact that the 32 GB of storage using a micro SD external card makes the Nokia n8 the bigger of the competitors is tempered by the fact that the iPhone 4 comes with that exact same amount of memory built onboard where as the Nokia n8 has only 16 GB built in. Still, the math favors Nokia’s smart phone when the card is added and the total can come to 48 GB which is considerably larger than the iPhone 4 is capable of.
This issue of storage space is even more important when one considers that the iPhone 4 has a 5 MP camera, the new sensation in the smart phone industry - or is it? With the Nokia n8 the user gets a 12 MP camera, hence the extra storage space is not just nice, but will be needed. The added quality may be worth it for some who love high quality photos but this is not guaranteed across the board for all users. Both devices can record HD video at 720p, as well.
According to a report by an iPhone fan curious about the upcoming iPad of which the world seems so abuzz, the new iPad will not be able to be tethered to the iPhone. Apple head Steve Jobs, replied to the Swedish fan’s email request about the potential tethering with an emphatic no. While the current iPhone can be tethered to a computer with the iPhone 3.x software via either Bluetooth or USB, this requires the approval of the phone carrier itself and is not possible via WiFi. The current iPhone carrier in the United States, AT&T, does not permit tethering for the mobile device, but this could change in the near future depending upon the company’s ability to deliver on past tethering promises.
While tether abilities have not normally been a big focus for most users of iPhone and other Apple products, experts suggest that it could eventually become something important to these users as it has been a larger interest in European countries where the feature is expected. Bluetooth and other methods of tethering have been important in some respects for certain devices, but WiFi tethering is what many would prefer to see. The reason they are after this innovation is so that they can use the iPhone’s internet connectivity via a different device, something that would be quite handy for users who choose to browse the web in this way. Strategies of reverse tethering have not been supported, either, but more consumers would like to be able to use their devices in an interconnected way so this may change soon.
When it comes to the smart phone market, the choices have been somewhat limited in recent years as the market begins to take a more defined shape and options widen across the board for those who want a greater level of utility in their phones. It is a definite step in the right direction that the Samsung Jet has to offer to those who want a phone which is far more than simply a communications device. Instead, the Jet offers a wide range of media rich features in an intelligent package that many consumers find perfect for the needs of both their viewing pleasure and their budget. With an 800mhz processor, the phone functions nearly to the level of a personal computer and offers video viewing on a large screen that is sure to please even the most skeptical in the new media market.
One of the strongest aspects of the Jet is that it grants a tremendous level of power for video processing while still having a touch screen interface which is rapidly becoming the standard for today’s smart phones. In the past, a company could have gotten away with a simple slide out keyboard interface, but Samsung has decided to push the envelope and develop a product which can directly compete with the seemingly all powerful iPhone that has dominated the smart phone market for so long. It is definitely a great idea to offer such strong video viewing capabilities as web 2.0 becomes the dominate force is browsing behavior and continues to hold sway over the masses.
These days, the old utility style mobile phone that simple makes calls, takes SMS messages and captures photos with a built in camera is out the door, this is the new age of mobile phones and there are a huge amount of innovations headed our way. Chief among these is Nokia, a phone maker that has been bringing out impressive technology for quite some time. Users love the look of the Nokia X6 ‘candy bar’ style phone that is nothing if not chock full of goodness that is sure to please just about any mobile phone fan. Instead of a utility basic unit, this time the phone is jammed full of 32 gigs of memory and ready to compete with even Apple’s super powered hold on the mobile phone market. The innovation level is stunning reviewers worldwide who have been commenting that this latest model just may call for a revolution of sorts.
Those who want to be able to store a great deal of audio tracks and video files are going to find that there is more than enough room on the new X6 and plenty of space to spare, even for the most die hard users of the phone. The fact is, there are very few phones on the market today which can compete with the storage capacity of this new model and that alone is bound to make it stand out on the shelves - in a truly fantastic way. Consumers are expected to be snatching up these units nearly as quickly as they hit the stores.
Rampant innovation is certainly a crucial factor in today’s wildly competitive mobile phone market and consumers definitely stand to benefit in more ways than one from this blistering level of rapid development that we are seeing all across the mobile phone world. More than ever, consumers are demanding a host of great features such as the Nokia n900 delivers without missing a beat. Some analysts are saying that the phone is practically a mini laptop due to the massive levels of power it boasts and its incredibly easy to read screen that makes video look much better than prior standards of mobile phone screens could ever have offered. With a new microprocessor designed to minimize hogging of the battery, the phone is set to offer quite a lot of usage time without falling victim to the short spans associated with most resource heavy mobile units.
This level of design intelligence is really rocking the tech world and the gadget itself definitely appears that it is going to take the market by storm. With a 5 megapixel camera, consumers can take crystal clear shots, store them and even share them straight to a variety of web based applications such as Facebook or other social networking platforms they make frequent use of. Playing directly into the hands of consumers will definitely pay off for Nokia as the company has been known for brilliant tech in recent years, optimizing their products for every day use. More is expected to come, but the n900 looks to experts as if it genuinely raises the bar for these impressive phones.
In the latest war between mobile phone makers, Sony Ericsson has announced that it is going to go all out with its latest release, the Sony Ericsson X10, a beast of a phone that is loaded with all kinds of features that consumers, especially among the heavily tech savvy, have been craving for quite some time now. It does appear that the electronics giant will be trouncing competition with this model that offers, among other things, the use of Google’s Android operating system. The new OS will certainly improve on what Google has learned by studying Apple’s OS for the iPhone and Google intends to do its best to give the kind of OS that will allow it to compete for a share of the mobile phone OS market the way it has in the search engine industry. All signs point to this offering a key level of competitiveness for the X10.
While rarely backing down from a challenge, Sony surprised analysts by having an 8.1 mega pixel camera built into their latest phone, a real leap forward from the 5 mega pixel expectations that are more or less standard at this time. That leads to a range of usability that is far higher than is commonly had in most mobile phones today. This is definitely a big plus in the growing web 2.0 sphere where users are exchanging photos in ever increasing numbers and demanding better technology with which to capture the images of their lives. Sony is certainly set to hit a home run, if not a grand slam, with their latest offering.
The market for smart phones and personal computing devices, particularly the hand held variety, continues to blur with the arrival of the new HTC HD2, a device lauded as truly revolutionary in its offerings. Those consumers who have been seeking out innovation when it comes to web browsing have expressed quite a bit of contentment with the new device simply because it unchains them from the WiFi limitations of geographical radius and allows them to rely on their own cellular modem which comes built in to the HD2. This is a big step for phone manufacturers that have traditionally be somewhat slow to embrace the changing nature of the web. Not only will the HD2 have far more processing power and Adobe Flash Player on its side, it is allowing true mobile web connections through broadband, a major improvement over its competition’s offerings.
Another massive selling point for the smart phone is the fact that it acts as computer in more ways than just its capabilities, offering consumers a screen that is much larger than anything else on the market today. This more closely emulates the experience that those browsing the web are more familiar with, such as a laptop or netbook computer. The better browsing capabilities of the HTC HD2 are heightened with the customizable keyboard, as well, making the entire experience closer to what experts have been forecasting for the last few years. The HD2 is definitely a forward step into new territory that is going to change the way consumers interact with the web using their phones.
Consumers have proven themselves less than content with the current range of features offered by most smart phones over the past few years and have been aggressively favoring companies that are attempting to offer more web access with their phones. The HTC HD2 has answered this call for a full featured phone and web browser in one, providing a solid platform for those who do not wish to hunt down a WiFi spot whenever they are looking to go online. This phone’s built in modem is capable of utilizing the cellular network to provide broadband access on the go at speeds that industry analysts expect will quickly become the new standard for mobile web browsing. The HTC angle of giving a better internet machine to its customers has helped them carve out a solid market share since their devices often go over and above the demands of the time.
A massive screen is one of the primary selling points of this latest offering from HTC and consumers have certainly responded well to the increased visual utility that such a large screen offers. In comparison with previous devices from any manufacturer, the HTC HD2 has the largest screen. Its finger friendly interface allows for total touch screen control over all aspects of the phone and built in features such as the high quality 5 megapixel camera with low light capability are rapidly making the HD2 a must have for those wanting to embrace the latest wave of innovations in the smart phone world. Experts agree, this new phone is changing the expectations of the global market.
The new 3G iPhone is rumored to be available in the UK as early as July. However, the most interesting reports include information that this newest version of Apple’s most popular product could be available for as little as £100. Steve Jobs is expected to unveil the new iPhone at Apple’s Worldwide Developers Conference on June 9th and a release for UK users is expected sometime in July. As part of a strategy to boost initial sales, rumors are also flying that Apple will allow operators to subsidize the device, which could allow them to drop the initial price from the original £269 to just £100. Apple however, had no comment on the story.
The up and coming and highly desirable 3G iPhone could be available for free through O2, UK’s premier service provider. The company, upon noticing the massive sales after the £100 price cut on the 8GB model, has decided that if they offer a free iPhone they may see even more people coming aboard. The deal will only be offered through AT&T outlets and not directly through the Apple store. Although many iPhone users are still locked into their 18 to 24 month contracts, O2 may find it a bit difficult to encourage new users to sign up. The two companies may offer an upgrade to appease those who fill still feel cheated after supporting the iPhone from the beginning.