The Verizon Kin ONEm cell phone is a relatively cheap, small phone, with a modern OS and wireless. The Kin TWOm is not smartphone. These would be very good phones if they ran Windows phone 7. They do not require any data packages for the newer models. If you compare them to other phones that do not require data packages, they are actually quite good.
New Cell Phones 2010 – New Verizon Phones
- Verizon Kin ONEm cell phone photos
The Verizon Kin ONEm has a 5.0 megapixel camera, Touch Screen, QWERTY Keyboard, WiFi, Bluetooth. The Kin TWOm has a 8.0 megapixel camera. It is impossible to look at this as a low cost alternative…the $9.99 data plan is 100% designed to have a teen go over EVERY month. The $9.99 data package is grandfathered to where it’s only available for phones previously considered 3G Multimedia phones.
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Categories: New Verizon Phones, tags: Kin, ONEm, TWOm, Verizon - - Posted on November 18th, 2010 by New Cell Phones |
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Motorola has brought Android fans a sibling of its successful Motorola DROID released last year. The new Motorola DROID X, a slimmed-down successor without a slide-out keyboard but a giant screen, a better camera and enhanced multimedia capabilities, is now available in the U.S. through Verizon Wireless.The most noticeable upgrade of the DROID X is its 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen (480 x 854 pixels), which is 0.6 inches larger than the DROID's. Despite the absence of a physical keyboard, the handset offers two on-screen ones: a standard keyboard and a Swype keyboard. Like the original, it supports pinch-to-zoom gestures and is built in with a proximity sensor, an ambient light sensor and an accelerometer. At 5.02" high by 2.58" wide by 0.39" deep and 5.47 ounces, the DROID X is taller, yet lighter and thinner than its predecessor. The phone runs on Google's Android OS 2.1 and will be upgraded to 2.2 later this summer with more new features, such as Adobe Flash Player 10.1. Motorola also incorporated some refined MOTOBLUR features into the user interface. For example, with MOTOBLUR social networking aggregation, Facebook and Twitter feeds can be integrated to the home screen. You can also customize seven different panels with shortcuts and both Motorola and Android widgets. As an Android device, the DOIRD X features a bunch of Google's mobile services, including Google Talk, Gmail, Google Maps with Navigation and Street View, Google Search by Voice, Google Calendar, Google Contact Sync, YouTube and access to Android Market. Apart from these, there are other applications like Skype Mobile, Blockbuster and VCast Video. The phone also has support for POP3/IMAP email accounts, Microsoft Exchange, and text and multimedia messaging with threaded chat view.The DROID X ships with some strong multimedia elements as well. Its camera/ camcorder received a big boost from 5 megapixels to 8 megapixels. It supports dual-LED flash, autofocus, digital zoom and face detection, and is capable of capturing 720p high-definition videos. Equipped with DLNA support and an HDMI port, the handset can be connected to your TV or computer to display HD content. You also get an Android Media Player and an Android HTML Webkit browser. All media files can be saved in the 8GB built-in memory and an additional microSD card up to 32GB. Additionally, the phone is integrated with stereo Bluetooth, turn-by-turn GPS, eCompass, speech recognition, a 3.5mm headset jack and a speakerphone. It also serves as a 3G mobile hotspot for up to five Wi-Fi-capable devices.The Motorola DROID X is an excellent device for recording and watching videos, surfing the Internet, social networking, playing games and more. It is no doubt a worthy follow-up to the original and a worthy opponent in the competitive smartphone landscape. Tags: Motorola DROID X Accessories, Motorola DROID X Cases, Black Silicone Skin Case For Motorola DROID X, Screen Protector For Motorola DROID X, Car Charger For Motorola DROID X, Travel Charger For Motorola DROID, USB Data Cable For Motorola DROID X\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\The Right Cell Phone and Plan for You\blog\Verizon+to+Offer+iPhone+Next+Year.jpg)
After years of expectations and speculations, a version of Apple iPhone is finally on its way to Verizon Wireless' network. Citing anonymous sources, the Wall Street Journal reported that Apple plans to start mass-producing the Verizon-branded iPhone by the end of the year, allowing the device to be launched during the first quarter of next year.The Journal said the new iPhone will be similar to the iPhone 4 currently sold by AT&T, but will run on CDMA, a wireless network technology that works on Verizon, instead of the GSM one used by AT&T. Pegatron Technology Corps, a division of ASUSTeK in Taiwan, will be responsible for the production. Echoing the Journal's story, New York Times also released similar news, quoting one person in direct contact with Apple that Verizon will begin selling the phone in early 2011.The Journal added that the carrier has been meeting with Apple to discuss their cooperation. To prepare for the launch and handle the foreseeable heavy data use by data-hungry iPhone users, Verizon has also been expanding its network capacity. Some analysts ascribe Apple's move to Google's Android open-source OS, the first real threat to the iPhone ever since its launch in 2007. According to Gartner's September research, the Android OS is set to account for 17.7 percent of mobile OS sales in 2010, showing a tremendous surge from 3.9 percent last year. By comparison, Apple's iOS will see a much smaller year-on-year growth from 14.4 percent to 15.4 percent. The numbers evidence that Android devices have already overtaken the iPhone.On the other hand, the new arrangement also signifies the imminent end of the exclusive relationship between AT&T and Apple. Analysts believe this will have a profound impact on AT&T, whose subscriber growth in the last three years was greatly spurred by Apple's flagship device. A recent survey by Deliotte confirms their concern, as it revealed that nearly half of all iPhone owners said they would ditch AT&T for Verizon.There is no doubt that the arrival of the new iPhone will give consumers more choices on networks and data plans. But at the same time, it could also bring a dramatic shift of balance of power in the smartphone market, as it is very likely to further intensify the competition between manufacturers as well as wireless carriers.\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\The Right Cell Phone and Plan for You\blog\BlackBerry+Curve+3G+9300+9330.jpg)
Research in Motion has just released a sequel to its popular BlackBerry Curve smartphone lineup. Targeting both corporate users and consumers, the BlackBerry Curve 3G keeps the simple and slim form factor of the Curve 8520, but adds built-in GPS and 3G connectivity into its list of capabilities. Just like its forerunner, the Curve 3G boasts a full QWERTY backlit keyboard and a touch-sensitive optical trackpad, making typing and navigation a breeze. The TFT LCD screen display remains at 2.4 inches and 320x240-pixel resolution. Measuring 4.29" high by 2.36" wide by 0.55" deep and weighing a mere 3.7 ounces, the device is definitely slim and compact enough to slip into your pants pocket.The new Curve currently uses the BlackBerry 5 OS. Fortunately, it will later be upgraded to the 6.0 version, which will bring us some revamped elements such as a new user interface and a WebKit-based browser. As usual, RIM offers powerful email and messaging abilities to users. The Curve 3G supports access to a variety of POP3 or IMAP email accounts, such as Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo Mail, as well as BlackBerry Enterprise Service (BES). You also get six preloaded instant messaging clients (BlackBerry Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo Messenger and more), in addition to the standard text and multimedia messaging support.\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\The Right Cell Phone and Plan for You\blog\Motorola+Droid+2+and+Droid+X+-+the+Two+Best+Android+Smartphones+to+Date.jpg)
Released for Verizon Wireless, the Motorola Droid 2 and Droid X are two powerful Android devices with their design and features based upon the original Droid. The two share some traits, yet they boast distinctive elements that cater to users with different tastes and preferences. The two Droids do not have much in common when it comes to their look. While the Droid X retains the candy bar design of the original, the Droid 2 is a slider phone equipped with a physical QWERTY keyboard. At 5.02" high by 2.57" wide by 0.39" deep, the former is much taller and wider than the latter (4.58" x 2.38" x 0.54"), but weighs nearly 0.5 ounces less without the keyboard. With a more compact form factor, the Droid 2 has a smaller 3.7" screen display compared to the Droid X's 4.3" one. They employ the same capacitive touch technology and offer 480x854-pixel resolution. Both of them let you type on their virtual Android and Swype keyboards, but those who don't want to rely solely on touchscreens will like Droid 2's inclusion of an actual keyboard as an additional input option.\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\The Right Cell Phone and Plan for You\blog\comScore+Android+Sees+Big+Leap+in+Market+Share+while+Others+Slip.jpg)
comScore has recently released its quarterly report on smartphone usage in the United States. While Research in Motion's BlackBerry OS and Apple's iOS remained the top two mobile platforms, Google's Android came out as the only one with a gain in market share in the last three months.Although Android was still the fourth largest smartphone platform, the open-source OS saw a healthy quarter-to-quarter jump in market share while others slightly declined, according to comScore's latest statistics. During the three-month period ending in May, it experienced a 4-percentage point increase to 13 percent. With only 0.2 percentage point behind Microsoft's Windows Mobile, it is very likely that Android will take the third place in the next period. \ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\The Right Cell Phone and Plan for You\blog\Samsung+Galaxy+S+Smartphones+-+1+Million+Shipped+in+the+U.S..jpg)
The Android-powered Samsung Galaxy S handsets have only arrived the United States for one and a half months, but they have already proved a great hit among smartphone users. According to the company's press release, more than 1 million units were sold across the country since their launch in mid July. The impressive sales figure was contributed by the two released variants, the Samsung Vibrant from T-Mobile and the Samsung Captivate from AT&T. The Samsung Epic 4G, a Sprint version equipped with a full slide-out QWERTY keyboard, went on sale on August 31, just after the 1-million shipment announcement. The Galaxy S is also expected to be available via Verizon Wireless (as the Samsung Fascinate), U.S. Cellular and Cellular South later this fall, which means a total of six carriers will be offering the device. \ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\The Right Cell Phone and Plan for You\blog\Samsung+Intensity+II+SCH-u460.jpg)
A number of QWERTY phones have joined Verizon Wireless's text-friendly lineup this summer, and the Samsung Intensity II SCH-u460 is one of them. The new Intensity, while retaining some of the useful features found on its predecessor, adds an eco-friendly construction and a youthful interface to cater to teens and environmentalists. The Intensity II is a PVC-free and Beryllium-free slider handset made from recycled materials. It has gained some weight and size over its predecessor, but stays portable at 4.1 ounces and 4.51" high by 2.87" wide by 0.10" deep. The phone is available in two color options: Metallic Blue and Deep Gray. Like the original, the front slate slides to the right to reveal a full four-row QWERTY keyboard for convenient text messaging. Its enhanced screen display now measures 2.2 inches while showing 320x240-pixel resolution and 262k colors. The Intensity II is all about social communication. With the Social Beat app, you have one-touch access to Twitter, Facebook, MySpace and more, where you can post updates, add comments and share photos. It also connects to Google Talk, Gmail and RSS. Of course, you will find standard messaging options like threaded text and multimedia messaging. Besides, the phone comes with mobile email supporting accounts such as AOL, Hotmail and Yahoo, along with instant messaging hooking to AIM, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo Messenger.For music playback, there is a basic music player compatible with MP3, MIDI, ACC, ACC+, WMA9 and ASF formats. Using V Cast Music with Rhapsody, you can download songs to your computer and transfer them to the phone. With 100MB of internal memory and up to 32GB of microSD expandable memory, you can store as many songs and files as you want.What's more, you can surf the Internet with the WAP 2.0 Web browser, perform search with the dedicated Bing tool, and get GPS-guided driving directions with VZ Navigator. To match its green nature, the handset is pre-installed with an eco-calculator application that tracks car fuel mileage. There are also a 1.3-megapixel camera, a phonebook with 1,000 entries, stereo Bluetooth, voice recognition, speakerphone and a 2.5mm headphone jack. The Samsung Intensity II, which packed in an eco-minded design, has everything socialites need to stay connected with friends, making it a nice messaging phone with a moderate price tag.\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\The Right Cell Phone and Plan for You\blog\Apple+Further+Postpones+White+iPhone+4+Release+Date.jpg)
It seems customers who have been waiting for Apple's white iPhone 4 will not be able to get what they want anytime soon. In a recent brief statement, the company announced that the availability of the white models is pushed back again until later this year. The white iPhone 4 was initially expected to hit store in late July. Apple did not specify the reason for the further delay, but admitted that the white version has continued to be more challenging to manufacture than they originally expected. Sources said the problem was mainly related to the glass cover, as the manufacturer was struggling to get the correct thickness and opacity of the white coating Apple wanted. No specific release date for the white models is mentioned in Apple's statement either. As for the black version, which went on sale on 24 June, the company said it had not been affected.\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\The Right Cell Phone and Plan for You\blog\BlackBerry+Torch+9800.jpg)
AT&T and Research in Motion have released the BlackBerry Torch 9800, the first smartphone sporting the new BlackBerry 6 operating system while combining a touchscreen display with a physical QWERTY keyboard. With a unique design and some notable improvements brought by the OS, the Torch lives up to the expectations of many BlackBerry followers.The Torch measures 4.37" high by 2.44" wide by 0.57" deep when closed and weighs a manageable 5.68 ounces. On the front, there is a 3.2-inch HVGA capacitive multi-touch screen with light sensing, proximity detection and an accelerometer. Hidden underneath the display is a thin slide-down keyboard with backlight, which is perfect for typing even in the dark. SureType (portrait) and QWERTY (portrait / landscape) keyboards are also offered for times you prefer on-screen text entry. One of the top new features offered by BlackBerry 6 is the Social Feeds app, as it gives you integrated access to both social networking sites (Facebook, Twitter and MySpace) and instant messaging clients (BlackBerry Messenger, Google Talk, Windows Live, Yahoo and AIM). Text and multimedia messaging now supports group messaging and chat-style viewing. For corporate users, the Torch is equipped with BlackBerry Enterprise Server, along with BlackBerry Internet Service for access to up to ten personal or corporate POP3/IMAP email accounts.Another great addition is the universal search box, which lets you search for not only the contents on the phone, including contacts, emails, messages, songs, videos and apps, but also the Internet and BlackBerry App World. Moreover, the OS provides a revamped Web browser that enables full-page viewing, tabbed browsing and pinch-to-zoom support. Added with new multimedia elements, the Torch is also an engaging entertainment device. BlackBerry Desktop Software 6 syncs the handset with Windows Media Player or iTunes, and Wi-Fi Music Sync lets you download songs and playlists to the phone over your Wi-Fi network. Besides, you get a dedicated YouTube app and Podcasts app. As usual, there is a media player that supports multiple video and audio formats like MPEG4, MP3, WMA and AAC+. The built-in 5-megapixel camera with flash, auto-focus and digital zoom comes with VGA (640 x 480) video recording capabilities. There is also a 3.5mm stereo headset jack.Additionally, AT&T has thrown in some of its own services, such as Mobile Music, Video Share and Navigator. Some extra apps like The Weather Channel and Bloomberg are pre-installed in the device as well. Other built-in functions are 3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS, speakerphone, voice activated dialing, 512MB flash memory, and microSD expandable memory with support for microSD up to 32GB.The BlackBerry Torch 9800 brings together many of Research in Motion's core strengths into one superior user experience. It is a powerful device packed with everything business professionals need to get the job done. Tags: BlackBerry Torch (9800) Accessories, Blackberry Torch 9800 Cases, USB Data Cable for BlackBerry Torch 9800, Car Charger for BlackBerry Torch 9800, OEM Blackberry Travel Charger (Micro-USB) HDW-17955-001, BlackBerry Torch (9800) Headsets\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\The Right Cell Phone and Plan for You\blog\Sony+Ericsson+Xperia+X10.jpg)
The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10, the first Android device introduced by the Finland-based phone maker, has finally landed in the U.S. market. Currently available from AT&T, the Xperia X10 is a promising social phone that constantly keeps you busy with tons of social networking and entertainment features.The Xperia X10 is a slate device boasting a gorgeous 4-inch capacitive touchscreen with 65K colors and 854 x 480 pixels. It comes in at 4.68" high by 2.48" wide by 0.51" deep, and weighs surprisingly light at 4.76 ounces considering its large screen display. Integrated with an accelerometer, the display will automatically change its orientation when the phone is tilted. Although the X10 is powered by Android OS 1.6 instead of the latest 2.2 version, its new interface, UX platform, combined with Sony Ericsson's own social and multimedia applications, has brought us a unique user experience. For instance, Timescape turns all your messages, emails, social media updates into a stack of cards that you can flick through with your finger. That way you can have a clear view of your social communications at any place. The phone comes with support for POP3/IMAP accounts, Gmail and Microsoft Exchange, as well as for SMS, MMS and various instant messaging clients.The Mediascape intelligent media player is another innovative element brought by Sony Ericsson. Since it lets you store all your photos, music tracks and videos online or in the phone, you will be able to get to your media files from everywhere. It plays a number of audio and video formats, including AAC, AAC+, MP3, MPEG-4 and WAV. Besides, the media player is linked to Youtube, which allows you to go from your songs to related Youtube videos in an instant. As expected, the Xperia X10 offers a suite of Google Mobile applications, covering Google Talk, Google Search, Google Voice Search, Google Maps and more. You also have access to AT&T services such as AT&T Navigator, AT&T Maps, AT&T Mobile Video, AT&T Radio and AT&T Hot Spots. More third-party apps are available for downloads in the Android Market.Furthermore, the X10 sports an impressive 8.1-megapixel camera/camcorder with flash, autofocus, digital zoom, geotagging and face recognition, among other options. You also get 3G, Wi-Fi, stereo Bluetooth, AGPS, an Android WebKit full HTML browser, a 3.5mm headset jack and a full-duplex speakerphone. There is about 400MB of free internal memory and you can easily expand the space to up to 16GB with a microSD card. With a state-of-the-art camera, a brilliant display, an elegant design and a solid multimedia feature set, the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 stands out as an irresistible smartphone especially for those who love taking photos and social networking all the time. \ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\The Right Cell Phone and Plan for You\blog\Mobile+Apps+Popular+but+Not+Pushing+up+Smartphone+Sales.jpg)
A new study published by Deloitte presents some interesting facts regarding smartphone applications: the availability of apps has greatly changed the lives of smartphone owners, but it is not one of the main reasons they decide to buy the devices in the first place. According to Deloitte, of nearly 2,000 Americans responded to the survey, 58 percent say that the prices and hardware features (size, quality, keyboard, camera, etc.) are the main criteria they consider when choosing smartphones. Surprisingly, only 18 percent of consumers make their buying decisions based on third-party apps and their functionality. It appears that contrary to what people generally believe, apps are not the main driving force behind strong smartphone sales around the world. However, for those who do download and use apps from Apple's App Store, Google's Android Market and other applications stores, their digital habits and lives have been increasingly influenced by the technology. The firm finds that quite a number of the surveyed app users have lessened their dependency on other gadgets in favor of smartphones or tablets: 42 percent have reduced or completely ceased using MP3 players, while 38 percent have done so with traditional AM/FM radios. Meanwhile, another 30 percent have abandoned their handheld gaming consoles, and 28 percent no longer use their standalone GPS navigators.Deloitte concludes that the mobile app market is still in its infancy. But once consumers start using the programs, they see how useful they are and then begin to incorporate them into all aspects of their digital lives. "This can save them from carrying multiple devices and grant them better access to an array of media, entertainment and information," said Craig Wigginton, partner and telecommunications leader for Deloitte &Touche LLP.In the next few years, it is foreseeable that more and more people will start using mobile applications. Apps may eventually become the major selling point for smartphone buyers. Tags: iPhone Accessories, BlackBerry Accessories, HTC Accessories, LG Accessories, Motorola Accessories, Nokia Accessories, Samsung Accessories\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\The Right Cell Phone and Plan for You\blog\Could+Smudges+on+Touchscreen+Phones+Give+Away+User+Passwords.jpg)
The greasy fingerprints and oily residues left on your touchscreen devices are unpleasant to look at, but it turns out this is not the only flaw – they also pose potential security threats to users as they can be used to infer our passwords, according to researchers.In a recently published report, researchers at the University of Pennsylvania revealed how partial or complete password patterns can be retrieved by lifting and studying the smudge marks on screens. These smudges, or oily residues, left behind by fingers on smartphones and other touchscreen devices, are surprising persistent in time and difficult to remove even through wiping. And since collecting and analyzing residue oils can be done simply using a camera and a computer with photo-editing software, the threat of "smudge attack" is quite high, according to the researchers. In an experiment, the group tested two Android handsets, the Google Nexus One and the HTC G1, under various lighting and camera orientation settings. By taking a photo of the screen under a perfect lighting condition, and enhancing its contrast and brightness in the computer, the phone's password was able to be identified completely 68 percent of the time, and partly 92 percent of the time.The researchers noted that phones powered by Google's Android software are particularly prone to "smudge attack" because they use nine-point graphical codes to unlock, unlike the iPhone and other handsets that use traditional numeric passwords. A user has to swipe on the touchscreen without lifting their fingers, leaving a greasy trail that can be traced back. The analyzing techniques can be applied to other smartphones and touchscreen-based devices, such as ATMs and voting machines. However, the group said the Android password pattern, in particular, is in need of strengthened security. If you own a touchscreen handset, it would be better for you to wipe the screen with a cleaning cloth and some cleaning fluid after entering a password, instead of just slipping it back into your pocket. \ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\The Right Cell Phone and Plan for You\blog\RIM%27s+Latest+Patent+Reveals+Innovative+Keyboard+Design.jpg)
A BlackBerry with a new form factor may be on its way to the smartphone arena. A newly-published patent application filed by Research in Motion (RIM) presents us a unique design concept of a physically rotatable keyboard that can be used in both portrait and landscape layouts.As shown in the picture provided by the BlackBerry manufacturer, the patent involves a handset with a slide-out slab section, featuring a numeric keypad on one side and a full QWERTY keyboard on the other. According to the patent description filed to the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, consumers can spin the slab around to switch from a numeric input surface to a QWERTY one, and rotate to change between portrait and landscape modes. In other words, consumers can enjoy a total of four input layouts in just one device for the best typing experience. "For some functions... such as text entry for messaging and email it may be desirable to provide a specific type of interface, such as an alphabetic keypad, which typically would have a landscape orientation" the Canadian smartphone maker explains in its application. "For other functions, however, it may be more convenient for the handheld electronic device to have a different orientation."RIM has been heavily relying on its traditional keyboard design with the exception of its Storm Series (including the Storm2 9550 and the Storm 9530), which uses the SurePress touch screen technology. But in the past few years, the company has filed patents for some non-standard concepts like angular keyboards, keyboards with foldable side keys, and keyboards for the blind. This patent application marked another attempt made by the BlackBerry manufacturer to stray from its standard and develop novel form factors. Hopefully, we will see this intriguing device becomes a reality in the not too distant future. Tags: BlackBerry Accessories, BlackBerry Storm 9530 Accessories, BlackBerry Storm2 9550 Accessories, BlackBerry Torch (9800) Accessories, BlackBerry Bold 9700 Accessories, BlackBerry Tour 9630 Accessories, BlackBerry 8700g Accessories\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\The Right Cell Phone and Plan for You\blog\Smartphone+Sales+Continue+to+See+Growth+Throughout+2014,+Says+IDC.jpg)
In the light of huge demand for smartphones, research firm IDC has decided to raise its forecast for global smartphone shipments in 2010 to 269.6 million units, leading to a year-over-year increase of 55.4 percent when compared with last year's 173.5 million shipments. The whole cell phone industry, on the other hand, will grow much slower than smartphones, according to IDC. The company now estimates the overall growth to be 14.1 percent this year, as opposed to the 2.8 percent decrease in shipments last year. In the next four years, smartphone sales are set to continue to go up, though at a progressively declining rate. In 2011, the market will see a 24.5 percent gain year on year, while in 2014, the increase will slow down to 13.6 percent. The report also reveals projections for mobile OS market shares between 2010 and 2014. Although no single OS will dominate the industry, Google's Android will gain the largest market share at the expense of Nokia's Symbian and Apple's iOS. Four years from now, Symbian will remain the top with 32.9 percent share, but Android will snatch away BlackBerry OS's no.2 spot by boasting 24.6 percent share, up from 16.3 percent this year.Though expected to drop from the second to the third place, BlackBerry OS's market share will stay about the same at 17.3 percent in 2014. Apple's iOS, now the fourth largest OS, will keep its position but suffer from the greatest loss in share, dropping from 14.7 percent to 10.9 percent. Last but not least, Microsoft's Windows Mobile will round up the top five with 9.8 percent of the market, up from 6.8 percent in 2010.Taking the above predictions into consideration, we could expect that the smartphone craze, driven especially by the rapidly rising Android platform, will continue to sweep the entire handset landscape in the coming four years. \ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\The Right Cell Phone and Plan for You\blog\T-Mobile+G2.jpg)
Speedy and elegant, the T-Mobile G2 is the successor to the G1, the very first Android-powered smartphone released two years ago. It is also the first to support its carrier's new HSPA+ network, offering impressive 4G data speeds for Web browsing and a slew of preloaded Google services.The G2 sports a super-sharp 3.7-inch 800x480-pixel screen integrated with capacitive touch and pinch-to-zoom support. Below the screen there is an optical trackpad for navigation. Sliding the front panel to the right will reveal a four-row QWERTY keyboard with large and spacious keys. If you prefer to type on the screen, you can use the virtual Android or Swype keyboard. Although the phone is quite hefty at 6.5 ounces and 4.7" high by 2.4" wide by 0.6" deep, it does not have the chin-like feature found on the G1, making it easier to slip into your pants pocket. The G2 operates on the Android 2.2 OS to bring users a pure Google experience. In addition to the standard set of mobile applications like Google Maps, Gmail, Google Talk, Google Search, YouTube and Android Market, you will get extra services such as Google Earth, Google Sky Map, Google Translate and Google Finance. The handset also comes with Voice Actions, a new software that lets you make calls, handle voicemails, browse the Web and do more using your own voice. The G2 is billed as an all-round messaging device as well. Aside from basic text and multimedia messaging, it provides access to a number of instant messaging accounts. You can also send and receive messages from both personal and corporate email accounts with support for Microsoft Exchange.On the multimedia side, the music and video players are paired with DoubleTwist, which enables you to sync your phone's media library with your computer. Playback supports a number formats, including MP3, WMA and AAC/AAC+/eAAC+ music files and MPEG4 video files. Moreover, the phone is capable of 720p HD video recording using the built-in 5.0-megapixel camera with autofocus and LED flash. As for storage capacity, you will find 4GB of internal memory onboard, and you can add more with an additional microSD card as large as 32GB. Other features include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, GPS with navigation capability, voice dialing, a proximity sensor, an accelerometer and a 3.5mm headset jack.With a classy design, blazing fast performance and tightly integrated Google support, the T-Mobile G2 is a versatile and feature-packed smartphone that ensures you a powerful Android experience.Tags: T-Mobile G2 Accessories, T-Mobile G2 Cases, T-Mobile G2 Headsets, Travel Charger For T-Mobile G2, Car Charger For T-Mobile G2, USB Data Cable For T-Mobile G2, Armband For T-Mobile G2 \ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\The Right Cell Phone and Plan for You\blog\HTC+Aria.jpg)
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Following the launch of Apple's long-waited iPad, a number of rival products are now on their way to join the tablet computer industry. But according to market research firm iSuppli Corp, a worthy opponent is unlikely to arrive until 2011, and the iPad will maintain its leader position for at least the next two years.In a report forecasting how the tablet market will develop in the next few years, iSuppli predicts that Apple is set to continue its domination through 2012. In 2010, 74.1 percent of global tablet shipments will go to the iPad, while the remaining 25.9 percent belongs to "a mix of older PC-type tablet products and competitive slates". Even when the real competition sets in in 2011, the iPad will still account for 70.4 percent of all shipments, and nearly two-thirds (61.7 percent) in 2012, according to the report. The iPad market share prediction mirrors the sales forecast iSuppli released about a month ago. The company anticipates 12.9 million iPads to be sold this year. The shipments will surge to 36.5 million units next year, followed by 50.4 million units in 2012.\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\The Right Cell Phone and Plan for You\blog\Sanyo+Innuendo.jpg)
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Geared towards younger users, the LG Sentio GS505 for T-Mobile is an attractive candybar-style touchscreen phone designed for frequent texting and social networking. Packed with useful features like 3G, A-GPS, stereo Bluetooth and email support, it will fulfill your everyday communication needs without breaking the bank.At 4.21" high by 2.07" wide by 0.45" deep and 3.26 ounces, the Sentio is no doubt a lightweight and slim handset that easily slips into your pocket. The 3-inch screen display features resistive touch technology while showing 262k colors and 240x400-pixel resolution. It offers a virtual QWERTY keyboard that changes its orientation when you tilt the phone. The handset has four home screens and you can customize them with widgets so as to keep those frequently used programs upfront. The Sentio has what it takes to keep up with your active social life. With the Java-based Social Buzz app, you can access to social networking sites including Facebook, Twitter and Myspace in one place. Even when it is just running in the background, the app will keep you posted of new feeds and status updates with pop-up notifications. Other than that, the phone is integrated with both text and picture/video messaging. It supports basic email services like AOL, Gmail and Yahoo Mail. You can also choose to chat with friends instantly using IM clients such as AIM, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo Messenger. The Sentio has some great multimedia offers as well. Apart from the built-in 3-megapixel camera/camcorder with autofocus and digital zoom, the phone also comes with audio and music players supporting various file formats. And with built-in GPS, you can get voice-guided driving directions and real-time locations on maps from TeleNav GPS Navigator. Other features include YouTube, HTML Web browsing through T-Mobile's web2go browser, Visual Voicemail and one-touch speakerphone. There is 88MB of internal storage available on the handset, and users can use a microSD card to expand memory up to 16GB. To sum up, the LG Sentio GS505 does not have fancy high-end features, yet it covers all the basics well. Those who want an easy-to-use touchscreen feature phone will be pleased with its compact form factor, solid performance and reasonable price. Tags: LG Sentio (GS505) Accessories, LG GS505 Sentio Cases, Stereo Handsfree For Sentio GS505, Car Charger For LG Sentio GS505, Travel Charger For LG Sentio GS505, USB Data Cable For LG Sentio GS505, Stylus For Touch-Screen Phone\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\The Right Cell Phone and Plan for You\blog\AT%26T+Customers+Ready+to+Jump+Ship+for+Verizon+iPhone.jpg)
Apple's popular iPhone has been bringing a lot of subscribers to AT&T in the U.S., but it seems the carrier is having trouble keeping them. A new survey by Morpace suggested that nearly half of AT&T's current iPhone users might switch to other carriers once AT&T loses its exclusive deal.Market research firm Morpace surveyed 1,000 U.S. consumers about their future iPhone purchase decision. The study found that among those who own an AT&T iPhone, 47 percent would consider buying the popular device from Verizon Wireless if that is possible. And about a third (34 percent) said they intended to upgrade to a non-AT&T iPhone when it becomes available through other operators.Morpace also claimed that Verizon was the top priority when it comes to buying an iPhone. Out of all respondents, 29 percent (across all carriers) were somewhat or very likely to go for an iPhone that works on Verizon's network. Of those, more than half (51 percent) were existing Verizon subscribers, 23 percent were from AT&T, 22 percent were from Sprint, and 20 percent were from T-Mobile.While the figures do not bode well for AT&T, they also reflect the dissatisfaction among customers with AT&T's network. Ever since the carrier became the sole iPhone U.S. provider three years ago, it has been receiving negative feedback about their network quality. As pointed out by Morpace in its report, a "sizeable percentage" of AT&T's iPhone owners are frustrated with the network coverage, dropped calls and other issues. It is obvious that the network is having problems handling the heavy data use by iPhone users.Despite all the expectation and speculations floating around, there is still no official word on when, or whether, a Verizon iPhone will arrive. The latest rumor is that Verizon is preparing to offer a CDMA version of iPhone 4 in January 2011. If it is really the case, AT&T will have to come up with a strategy as soon as possible to prevent Verizon from snatching their subscribers.Tags: Apple iPhone 4 Accessories, Apple iPhone 4 Cases, Black Bumper Case For Apple iPhone 4, Screen Protector For iPhone 4, External Mini Battery Pack For Apple iPhone - Black, Audio and Video Cable For Apple iPhone 4\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\The Right Cell Phone and Plan for You\blog\Samsung+Captivate+SGH-i897.jpg)
The Samsung Captivate SGH-i897, a versatile slab-style touchscreen smartphone, is another Android-based device that recently joined the competitive smartphone landscape. Available from AT&T, it boasts an astonishing AMOLED screen, a 5-megapixel camera with HD video recording, great social networking features and tons of useful apps, easily making it the carrier's most powerful Android offering to date. At about 4.5 ounces, the Captivate is quite lightweight considering its large size (4.78" high x 2.5" wide x 0.39" deep). Its best feature is undoubtedly the 4-inch WVGA (480 x 800 pixels, 16 million colors) Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, which offers better responsiveness and wider viewing angles while using less power. The screen supports pinch-to-zoom capability and is also integrated with a 6-axis accelerometer. The Captivate runs on the Android 2.1 platform (will be upgradeable to 2.2), which means you get a comprehensive set of Google elements like Android Market, Google Maps with Street View, Google Calendar and YouTube. Using Samsung's TouchWiz 3.0 interface, the handset comes with some new widgets on its seven customizable home screens. For instance, Buddies Now provides a quick way of calling or texting your favorite contacts. Besides, Social Hub combines streams from your Facebook, MySpace and Twitter accounts into a single view. That way, you can keep up with your friends and family wherever you go.Apart from social networking, the handset is packed with threaded text messaging, picture/video messaging, and instant messaging clients for Google Talk, AIM, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo Messenger. It offers access to POP3/IMAP and corporate email accounts, calendars, and contacts supported by Exchange Server and Gmail. You can easily compose messages and emails using the on-screen QWERTY keyboard or Swype keyboard.As for entertainment features, the Captivate sports a multi-format music player, a video player with 5.1-channel surround sound, Mobile TV, DLNA and TV-out capability. Its built-in camera with auto-focus and 4x digital zoom snaps 5-megapixel images and records 720p HD-quality videos. In addition, the phone supports several AT&T services including AT&T Mobile Music, AT&T Family Map, AT&T Navigator and AT&T Address Book. Moreover, you will find 3G, Wi-Fi, full HTML web browsing, GPS, Bluetooth, speakerphone and voice recognition. With 16GB of internal memory and up to 32GB of expandable memory (via a microSD card), the Captivate has more than enough space for storing photos, songs, video clips and other files. It also comes with a 3.5mm headphone jack. Without dispute, the Samsung Captivate SGH-i897 is a supremely capable handset that will captivate Android fans with its excellent multimedia elements, intuitive social networking experience and Google service integration.Tags: Samsung Captivate (SGH-i897) Accessories, Samsung SGH-i897 Captivate Cases, Car Charger For Samsung Captivate i897, Desktop Battery Charger For Samsung Captivate I897, Travel Charger For Samsung Captivate i897, USB Data Cable For Samsung Captivate i897, Samsung Captivate (SGH-i897) Audio Accessories
With a slide-out form factor integrating a touchscreen and a full physical keyboard, the Sharp FX from AT&T is a quick messaging handset that reminds us much of T-Mobile's Sidekick lineup. And like the Sidekick devices, the FX is geared towards the youthful individuals with its variety of social networking and multimedia features. On the front of the FX, there is a 3-inch resistive touchscreen display with 262K colors (TFT) and 240x400-pixel resolution. Slide the screen to the side and you will find a four-row QWERTY keyboard with large and comfortable backlit keys. Coming in at 4.5" high by 2.2" wide by 0.6" deep and weighing in at about 5 ounces, the phone remains portable and has a solid construction.With a focus on communication, the FX offers plenty of messaging tools for heavy texters. To keep you connected to your social circle, AT&T Social Net brings together different online communities, including Facebook, Twitter and MySpace, in one place. Besides, it gives you access to a range of POP3/IMAP email accounts like AOL, Gmail, Windows Live and Yahoo Mail. Text and multimedia messaging along with instant messaging (AIM, Windows Live Messenger and Yahoo Messenger) are onboard as well. The FX has a lot to offer in its entertainment department as well. Comes equipped with AT&T Mobile TV, it lets you watch your favorite TV programs from various popular channels and networks with a monthly subscription. Its integrated music player is compatible with MP3, AAC, WMA and other formats, while video playback supports MP4, AAC, AMR and more. The phone enables full HTML browsing with support for Java Script. Besides, you can take advantage of AT&T's cloud-based services, Address Book, to back up your contacts, and Online Locker, to store media files like photos and videos. Other services offered by the carrier include AT&T Video Share, AT&T Music, and AT&T Navigator for audible turn-by-turn directions, traffic alerts and 3D maps.In addition, there is a 3.5mm stereo headset jack and a 2.0-megapixel CMOS camera/camcorder. It also comes with AGPS, Bluetooth 2.1, a FM radio, a speakerphone, a 500-contact address book, 256MB flash memory (80MB available to user) and memory expansion up to 32GB via its microSD card slot. All in all, the Sharp FX is a fun and sleek mid-range device that will satisfy the younger crowd, especially those text-crazy teens and TV addicts. Tags: Sharp FX Accessories, Sharp FX Cases, Retractable Car Charger For Sharp FX, Retractable Travel Charger For Sharp FX, Sharp FX Headsets, USB Data Cable For Sharp FX, Sharp FX Audio Accessories\ABS\Auto Blog Samurai\data\The Right Cell Phone and Plan for You\blog\Motorola+Rambler.jpg)
The Motorola Rambler, another messaging-centric phone with a full QWERTY keypad, has arrived on the Boost Mobile network. Packed with decent mid-range features like threaded messaging, email, Web browsing and video capture, it is a sleek and compact handset that lets you handle your daily communication with ease.The Rambler sports a unique clamshell design, which we don't see on QWERTY messenger devices very often. Weighing in at 3.81 ounces and measuring in at 3.7" high by 2.24" wide by 0.7" deep when closed, the phone is slightly larger than the average flip-out handsets. You get two color screen displays: a 1.6-inch external one and a 2.2-inch TFT (65,000 colors, 176 x 220 pixels) internal one. Below the main display there is a QWERTY keypad with support for iTap predictive text entry.The comfortable keypad perfectly complements the set of enhanced messaging capabilities offered by the Rambler. To start with, you get popular instant messaging clients such as AIM, Yahoo Messenger and Windows Live Messenger. It is also integrated with text and multimedia messaging in threaded conversations, allowing you to read a trail of messages just like using IM. And if you want to access your email accounts, there is an email application that connects to various providers, including AOL, Gmail, Yahoo Mail, Hotmail and more.The Rambler does not come with a music or video player, but it offers a 1.3-megapixel camera with 4X digital zoom and video capturing function. GPS with TeleNav GPS Navigator is also onboard for you to quickly find directions and other points of interest on the go. In addition, the phone boasts a Myriad mobile Web browser, a 600-entry phonebook, a 2.5mm headset jack, a speakerphone, stereo Bluetooth technology 2.0, voice mail and voice commands. However, there is no microSD card slot, which means you have to store your files on the phone's 256MB internal memory. The Motorola Rambler is obviously built for people who text on a regular basis. And if you happen to be on a budget and don't want to be stuck with a service contract, it would make a nice option as well.Tags: Motorola Rambler Accessories, Motorola Handsfrees, Retractable Car Charger For Motorola Rambler, Retractable Travel Charger For Motorola Rambler, USB Data Cable For Motorola Rambler