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New BlackBerry WebKit browser demoed at MWC10

BlackBerry browser sucks? Yes, but soon will not anymore. After buying Torch Mobile that created IRIS browser -- scored 100/100 on ACID3 test -- RIM finally demoed its WebKit based browser at Mobile World Congress 2010. 

The new browser will support HTML5, CSS3, DOM L3, maybe all the advanced things in web world. WebKit is the same engine  that powered Safari and Chrome. 

The availability is still in questioned, but since this new technology will also support BlackBerry widgets, I am guessing there will be massive update to BlackBerry OS, a must actually. BlackBerry OS is considered obsolete, compared to faster OS like iPhone OS or Android. 

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Filed under  //  BlackBerry   browser   Mobile World Congress   MWC10   RIM   WebKit   WebKit browser  
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Posted 5 months ago by Amir Karimuddin 

The differences between Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 and X10 Mini Series

Apparently, Sony Ericsson did launched something new at Mobile World Congress 2010, not just showing the three previous handsets announced before. Not just one, but three new gorgeous handsets. Previously we have covered the all series unveiled. This time we describe main differences between X10 and X10 Mini series:

  1. X10 boasts 1GHz processor, X10 Mini series are powered by 600 MHz
  2. X10 has 4 inch display, X10 Mini series is equipped with 2.6 inch
  3. X10 dimension is 119 * 63 * 13 mm, X10 Mini series is 90 * 52 * 17 mm
  4. X10 has 480 x 854 pixels screen resolution (WVGA), X10 mini series has 240 x 320 pixels (QVGA)
  5. X10 is with 8.1 megapixel camera, X10 Mini series are with 5 megapixel camera
  6. X10 doesn't have QWERTY keyboard, only X10 Mini Pro does

The rests are typically quite the same, mainly with HSDPA connectivity and 3.5mm handset jack. Did I also mention Timescape on all X10 and X10 Mini series phones? All those things are powered by Android 1.6 completed with Google Service and Android Market -- not Android 2.1, although they may get updated soon.

X10 Mini series will be available since Q2 on selected markets. So which is your preference?

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Filed under  //  Android   Android 1.6   Mobile World Congress   MWC10   Sony Ericsson   X10   X10 Mini   X10 Mini Pro   Xperia  
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Posted 5 months ago by Amir Karimuddin 

Sony Ericsson at MWC10: just Xperia X10, Vivaz, and Aspen?

Sony Ericsson apparently is more than ready to face Mobile World Congress this year, will be started on Sunday. The Japan-Sweden venture has already set a dedicated site for MWC. What's new that will come? Previously Sony Ericsson has announced Xperia X10, Vivaz, and Aspen as part of their line ups, and looks like that's only it to be previewed in this event.

Xperia X10 is the first phone of Sony Ericsson to be equipped with Android, OS 1.6 to be precised. Vivaz is the next step of multimedia mastering by having ability on taking HD quality video, while Aspen is the first phone around with Windows Mobile 6.5.3 combined with eco-friendly spirit. All of them will likely available in selected markets starting this Q2 2010. 

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Posted 5 months ago by Amir Karimuddin 

Breaking: Opera Mini for iPhone sneak peek at MWC10, can Opera break the barrier?

As far as I know, Apple has restricted any 3rd party vendor to create similar product for iPhone, if Apple already made one. Included in this category are browser and music player. Well, Opera is going to challenge this by holding exclusive preview and sneak peek of Opera Mini for iPhone at Mobile World Congress (MWC 2010)!

It's quite irrelevant to question whether Opera Mini will be better than native's mobile Safari. What raise more concern to me, when Opera Mini for iPhone finally unveiled for public how will Opera offer the software freely and breaking the barrier to be accepted into Apple's App Store? I am not sure that company as big as Opera will offer its flagship product on Cydia or any other jailbroken software provider. Can Opera offer such Over The Air (OTA) download for iPhone app? 

As of now, Opera Mini (and to be combined with its sibling, Opera Mobile) is notably the widely used mobile browser on Earth, from Java-enabled phone to many smartphones platforms, like Symbian, Windows Mobile, BlackBerry, and Android.

Update: Opera (from its twitter account) claims that its lab test indicates Opera Mini for iPhone is 6x faster than mobile Safari. 

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Posted 5 months ago by Amir Karimuddin 

Samsung to unveil first Bada smartphone on MWC?

Captured from Samsung's newsletter, it's informed that the Korea company is about to launch a new smartphone at Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona on Feb 14. Samsung claims the new smartphone as brighter, faster, and more fun than ever. The launching is for invited guests only as stated in Samsung Unpacked site.  

Can it be the first new Bada-powered smartphone? At least the ocean theme is supporting this argument. We'll update you for more information.

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Posted 5 months ago by Amir Karimuddin 

Japan's DOCOMO to demo its "super 3G" LTE in Mobile World Congress 2010

Mobile World Congress 2010 is approaching, means we are excitedly going to update you with tons of new information. Before the official event begins, here's something that shouldn't be missed. NTT DOCOMO, Japan's largest operator, is going to introduce its "super 3G" extra-high-speed Long Term Evolution (LTE) connectivity, which is going to be launched for Japan this December.

How fast is actually this "super 3G"? According to its page, this super-3G is claimed to reach up to 300 Mbps in downlink, and this is only transition until they finally unveil the ultimate 4G (IMT-Advanced) technology. Holly molly, 300 Mbps means 37.5 MB per sec or you can download 750 MB of movies for around 20 seconds only!

Beside LTE demo, there's also several agendas held by DOCOMO in its booth, including eco-friendly TOUCH WOOD handset made with real wood. Check this page out for more. Boy, I wish I can enjoy the luxury owned exclusively by Japanese.

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Posted 5 months ago by Amir Karimuddin