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The ever elusive 'Ubuntu phone' concept is finally about to become reality. After the failed Ubuntu Edge campaign, Canonical (the company behind the OS) turned to partnerships with mobile device makers in order to get its software into the hands of consumers. We've been hearing that the first Ubuntu phone will launch soon for a very long time now, but that's actually going to happen next week, believe it or not. That said, the first Ubuntu smartphone will be anything but a flagship. Meet the BQ Aquaris E4.5 Ubuntu Edition. It's basically got the exact same hardware as the already available BQ Aquaris E4.5, only that runs Android. Hence the "Ubuntu Edition" moniker. The phone has a 4.5-inch 540x960 touchscreen, an 8 MP rear camera with dual-LED flash, and a 5 MP front-facing one. Powering things up is a MediaTek chipset with a 1.3 GHz quad-core Cortex-A7 processor, aided by 1GB of RAM. Internal storage is 8GB, and the handset comes with dual-SIM support. ...

Software giant 'seriously considering' Android app support, reports The Verge Future Windows Phone handsets and Windows computers could run Android apps, according to a report from The Verge's Tom Warren. Citing unnamed sources, the outlet says Microsoft is "seriously considering" bringing support for Android applications to its Windows and Windows Phone operating systems. While discussions are said to be ongoing within Microsoft, and opinions within the company apparently sharply divided, the move is seen as a possible way for Windows Phone to bridge the so-called "app gap" between with Android and iOS. Warren points out that the ubiquity of Android and its relatively strong library of apps could allow Microsoft to position Android support as a "Band-Aid" for its Windows Phone app woes. The move has echoes of BlackBerry's Android runtime, a feature which in its latest release allows BlackBerry 10 devices to run Android apps alongsid...

I thought I knew the WP keyboard quite well but I didn’t know about the swipe numbers thing (or perhaps forgotten it :/). It’s similar to swiping quick symbols when holding and ‘swyping’ to another punctuation but from the numbers end. But actually works better as you don’t have to ‘wait and hold’ you just press and drag. Pretty cool. BTW, the dedicated .com button. Without changing to a US language on my phone, how do I change my .co.uk button to .com? I rarely visit .co.uk addresses. WPCentral Category : Nokia Hey, thanks for reading my post. My name is Jay and I'm a medical student at the University of Manchester. When I can, I blog here at mynokiablog.com and tweet now and again @jaymontano. We also have a twitter and facebook accounts @mynokiablog and  Facebook.com/mynokiablog. Check out the tips, guides and rules for commenting >>click Contact us at tips(@)mynokiablog.com or email me directly on jay[at]mynokiablog.com

Interesting news from Mary Jo Foley at ZDNet. This ruggedized handset from Korean manufacturer, Bluebird has the ability to run both Android or Windows Phone. the devices look identical except for the buttons below (which I’m assuming you choose beforehand AT THE STORE other than it modifying as you switch  OS?). The main point it seems is that the manufacturer pretty much just designs one phone. These are targeted at enterprise customers. Imagine if Nokia Normandy could perhaps dual boot? WP and Android share a back button. WP and Android can also accommodate onscreen buttons. Cheers Alvester for the tip. Category : Lumia, Nokia Hey, thanks for reading my post. My name is Jay and I'm a medical student at the University of Manchester. When I can, I blog here at mynokiablog.com and tweet now and again @jaymontano. We also have a twitter and facebook accounts @mynokiablog and  Facebook.com/mynokiablog. Check out the tips, guides and rules for commenting >>click Contact us at...

Windows Phone Store has recently passed 200,000 apps, and is now seeing more than 12 million “transactions” per day. We’re not sure what these “transactions” mean and can only think of them as downloads, or combination of paid downloads and in-app purchases. In a post on the Windows Phone Developer Blog, director of the Windows Phone apps team Todd Brix said the company is “already seeing momentum build” in the Store, driven by promotions and the run-up to Christmas. As part of this momentum-building strategy, Microsoft has recently introduced gift cards to encourage users to discover and purchase apps on their new devices. In addition, the Redmond giant has also established more direct billing relationships with operators to boost uptake in markets where credit card penetration is low. According to Brix, there are now 51 operator connections in 31 markets for direct billing, “substantially more than any other smartphone platform”. The company has seen a six-fold increase in transacti...

Quick promo from Nokia India for the Nokia Asha 501 showing the liquid colours filling in the clear shell. The new Nokia Asha range comes in an eye- catching, to die for crystalline body and vibrant colours. Now swipe, snap and quickly share your pics with your friends with ease. Check out the new range http://www.nokia.com/in-en/phones/asha/ Category : Asha Hey, thanks for reading my post. My name is Jay and I'm a medical student at the University of Manchester. When I can, I blog here at mynokiablog.com and tweet now and again @jaymontano. We also have a twitter and facebook accounts @mynokiablog and  Facebook.com/mynokiablog. Check out the tips, guides and rules for commenting >>click Contact us at tips(@)mynokiablog.com or email me directly on jay[at]mynokiablog.com

Microsoft may soon end-up owning Nokia, but it doesn’t want to be the only game in (Windows Phone) town. Rather, it wants a live eco-system, consisting of a number of different handset makers from all around the world. And if it really wants to succeed – it should corner Samsung. And that’s exactly what it’s apparently trying to do. According to Mobile-Review’s Eldar Murtazin, the Redmond giant is offering $1 billion to the Korean giant so it continues to make Windows Phone devices. This, of course, is still a rumor but it does make a lot of sense. If Microsoft wants to stay relevant in the mobile game, it *must* have the world’s biggest phone maker on its side. The problem, however, is how to convince someone who makes a majority of its money from a competing platform (Android) while also working on its own operating system (Tizen). Then again, no matter how much money Sammy is making these days, an additional billion dollars could help it further improve its standing. The upcoming C...

Simple and dual SIM phone from Nokia has just launched in India via Flipkart. New candybar phone is called the Nokia 112, which is sold by retailer for cost 2,595 INR (around $47). Coming with alphanumeric keypad, the Nokia 112 has a 1.8-inch color LCD display with a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, and 0.3MP rear-facing camera. Inside, this Nokia dual SIM featurephone brings 16MB of RAM, 64MB of ROM, 10MB of onboard storage, microSD card support (up to 32GB), and FM radio. Nokia 112 phone has two SIM card slots (GSM + GSM) and a 1400mAh Li-Ion battery that enough for 14 hours of talk time. Size of Nokia 112 is 46.9 x 110.4 x 15.4 mm and weighs 86 grams. View the original article here

If two SIM card slots are not enough for your requirement, so Motorola has provided its phone with triple SIM feature. The Motorola Motokey EX117 is supporting three SIM cards and also has a dedicated Facebook button. This handset is already spotted in Brazil and Canada. Reportedly, the Motokey EX117 is price tag $85 for Canadian market, while in Brazil is about 300 BRL. As mention, the previous Motokey model that unveiled in November 2011 has also a dedicated Facebook key and a full physical QWERTY keyboard. The Motorola Motokey EX117 QWERTY phone has feature a 2-inch landscape display with a resolution of 220 x 176 pixels, 50MB of internal memory, and a 2-megapixel camera. Other feature is Bluetooth, FM radio, 3.5mm headset jack, and a MicroSD card slot (a 2GB card pre-installed). View the original article here

Pantech and AT&T have recently officially introduced their latest QWERTY phone for the US customers, the Pantech Renue. This messaging phone is already available for price tag $69.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and with a 2-year contract. New Pantech Renue rugged phone comes with a sliding QWERTY keyboard and also meeting 810G military standard that resistance to sand, dust, humidity, temperature, vibration, and radiation. According to source, the handset is also green device that its 67 percent case is made out of recyclable materials, and its 95 percent packaging is recycled paper and non-POV soy ink. As specs-wise, the AT&T Pantech Renue has feature a 3.2-inch QVGA touchscreen display, and a 3MP rear camera. Other feature is Bluetooth, HSDPA, full Web browser, and a microSD card slot (up to 32GB). View the original article here

Chinavasion has launched budget-friendly phone, the CVVX-M295 that support for dual SIM capabilities. This feature phone is also provides a 5-row hardware QWERTY keyboard for easily texting, and an analog TV tuner to watching your favorite TV shows. The CVVX-M295 dual SIM QWERTY phone brings a 1.8-inch QCIF color display with a resolution of 320 x 240 pixels, a 0.3MP rear-facing camera, and an integrated MTK6225 CPU chipset. Other feature of CVVX-M295 low-cost phone is FM radio, MP3/MP4 player, Bluetooth, and memory card slot (up to 2GB). It has dimensions of 100 x 57 x 15mm. View the original article here

Gresso Company has started taking orders for a new fashionable phone, the Gresso Cruiser Air Black. This handset is sold in a limited edition those just 555 units. Coming with a one-piece aluminum alloy construction, its button is made out of matte steel, while its aluminum is hand polished by one craftsperson and decorative coating is anodized. The back and front of Gresso Cruiser Air Black luxury phone is using glossy black tempered glass panels. Inside, the Gresso Cruiser Air Black is 30MB of internal storage that expandable with via microSD card (up to 2GB), Bluetooth, 2MP camera, and 2G support only (GSM 900/1800/1900 MHz). This luxury phone runs S40 platform (as noted, it is usual found on Nokia’s low-end phones), and packs a 2-inch display with 240 x 320 resolutions (non-touchscreen). Size of Gresso Cruiser Air Black phone is 112 x 46 x 12 mm and weight 106 grams. Its battery is enough juice up to 5.4 hours of talk time. Price of Gresso Cruiser Air Black phone is 55,000 rubles ...

Posted in: Windows Phone July 29th, 2012, 13:47 by Kyle Many people were unhappy with the Windows Phone 7 lack of native screenshot capture support. It wasn’t the WP7’s deal breaker, but still it was a feature the competition was offering for quite some time. It seems Microsoft took the complaints seriously and Windows Phone 8 has native support for taking screenshots. The Windows Phone 8 emulator confirmed we will be able to take screenshots on the new Window Phones. It’s done by pressing the Start and the Camera keys, just as rumored (F2 and F7 in the emulator). The shots are saved in a dedicated Screenshots folder in the Picture Hub. We, as reviewers, are really happy to see this feature implemented into the WP8. We are sure developers would also appreciate it. But what about you, the regular users? Source • Via View the original article here

This time last week, we asked you to take part in a poll where we asked you what do YOU do with your phone? We had an overwhelming response and it’s now time to look at the results. There were two parts to the survey; one where you needed to tick as many boxes as necessary to let us know what you used in the last month, and the other part would let us know how often you perform those tasks. Part one When looking at the data from the results, there’s really not much in it between all of the options. When it comes to using your phones, you really know how to make the most of your Nokia Lumia. The top ten activities that you – our Nokia Lumia user readers – did with your phone in the last month is as follows: Browsing websitesDownloading apps from the MarketplaceWiFi to connect to the InternetAccess emailUse camera for still picturesUse social networksGPSMusic/MP3 playerOrganiser/calendar3G to connect to the Internet If we compare the results from the Niesen survey, there are some minor ...

The Samsung T159 phone will be available in T-Mobile on August 1st. This Samsung handset is a low-end flip phone that easy-to-use for voice calls and messaging. The Samsung T159 is comes with large keys, Bluetooth, and a speakerphone. Low-end Samsung T159 clamshell phone has also 1.3-megapixel camera. It is works in 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz, UMTS: Band IV (AWS), UMTS: Band IV (1700/2100). The 800mAh Li-ion battery is enabling up to 4 hours of talk time, 8.3 days of standby. Dimensions of T159 phone are 3.8 x 1.9 x 0.6 inches and weighs 2.47 ounces. The price of this clamshell phone is no revealed yet. View the original article here

Samsung is going prepare to launch its new feature phone, the Samsung GT-S3752. Joined its Duos lineup, this phone is support for dual SIM card slots. The upcoming Samsung GT-S3752 Duos has a full hardware QWERTY keyboard and a dedicated ChatON button. Other new kind of feature phone is also integration Wi-Fi. New Duos GT-S3752 has feature a 2.4-inch display, a 2 megapixel camera, 1000mAh battery, and a microSD card slot (up to 16GB). Moreover, this dual-SIM QWERTY phone provides access to IM and social networking including Facebook, Yahoo, Google Talk, MSN, Twitter, and of course, ChatON. There is no reported about pricing or release date yet but you can see a picture of the Samsung GT-S3752. View the original article here