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The winners for the Global Mobile Awards has been announced. Some phone manufacturers were honored alongside several software developers. For a full list of the winners and the GSMA judges' comments head over to the awards website.
Some worthy mentions follow:
MWC 2011 award winners announced
The winners for the Global Mobile Awards has been announced. Some phone manufacturers were honored alongside several software developers. For a full list of the winners and the GSMA judges' comments head over to the awards website.
Some worthy mentions follow:
- Best Mobile Device - Apple iPhone, For it's sharp screen, build materials and its phenomenal ecosystem, for apps and their developers.
- Device Manufacturer of the Year - HTC, The company built itself up from obscurity with fresh branding and marketing and offers a solid portfolio across software platforms. Their Android offerings stand out the most, especially the HTC Desire. HTC has also been commended for their good customer service.
- App of the Year (iOS) - Rovio, Angry Birds
- Best Mobile App - Rovio, Angry Birds
- Best Google App - Google Maps
- Best BlackBerry App - BlackBerry Messenger
- Best Nokia App - Herocraft & InnerActive, Zum Zum game.
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source - IntoMobile
HTC Incredible S - Hands On Video
Check out this hands on video with the HTC Incredible S - part of a lineup of devices released by the company at MWC 2011. The handset features a 4 inch touch display, microSD storage, an 8MP camera, and is powered by a 1GHz processor with 768MB of RAM.
source - IntoMobile
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Nokia CEO, Stephen Elop talks about Nokia's future regarding their partnership with Microsoft at the Mobile World Congress 2011. We can say we are personally glad that Nokia didn't become yet another Android device manufacturer.
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Nokia Press Briefing at the Mobile World Congress
Nokia CEO, Stephen Elop talks about Nokia's future regarding their partnership with Microsoft at the Mobile World Congress 2011. We can say we are personally glad that Nokia didn't become yet another Android device manufacturer.
What do you think ? Leave your comments below:
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Check out this video demonstration of the upcoming NetFlix for Android application. Netflix for Android was demonstrated during the MWC 2011.
Netflix for Android demonstrated
Check out this video demonstration of the upcoming NetFlix for Android application. Netflix for Android was demonstrated during the MWC 2011.
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Sony Ericsson announced the Xperia Pro and the Xperia Neo, today at the MWC 2011. Both devices run Google's Android mobile operating system and are powered by a 1GHz snapdragon processor. They feature an 8MP camera and the Bravia mobile technology. As well as best-in-class imaging and display technology from Sony, the Xperia pro combines an optimized slide-out keyboard with smart functions to create a fast messaging experience.
Featuring an ergonomically crafted keyboard, Sony Ericsson has focused on integrating the hardware with clever messaging functions for a perfect user experience. Xperia pro introduces the subtle but fast Type & Send functionality eliminating the need to open a dedicated app for each type of message, and Smart Keyboard that triggers predictive messaging actions automatically when the user slides out the keyboard.
Xperia pro is also the ideal business phone for Android fans coming complete with a set of professional functions such as syncing your email, calendar and contacts in a secure way and the pre-loaded Office Suite Pro lets consumers view and edit office documents directly on the phone.
Steve Walker, Head of Marketing, Sony Ericsson said, “We want to be a leader in Android and with Xperia neo and Xperia pro, we are now are offering excellent, innovative Android choices for consumers. These latest devices combine stunning design with state-of-the-art Sony technology and a new faster messaging experience on the Xperia pro, creating an entertaining smartphone experience.”
The best of Sony technology once again features in both Xperia pro and Xperia neo. The Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine delivers exceptional visual brilliance and a crystal clear image which enhances the overall entertainment experience. Sony’s award-winning Exmor R for mobile sensor enables the capture of high quality, bright pictures and HD videos even in low light. All pictures and videos can be shared on an HD TV in your living room via the built in HDMI-connector.
Xperia neo builds on the stunning design language that Sony Ericsson has become known with a unique shape that not only looks good, but is ergonomically designed to fit perfectly in the user’s hand, especially when taking pictures.
Both smartphones will launch on the latest version of the Android™ platform providing access to Google Mobile Services and the myriad of applications available via the Android market. Xperia™ smartphones add best in class entertainment on top of smartphone fundamentals such as apps, maps, email and fast uncompromising access to the Web with Adobe® Flash® Player to create the most entertaining smartphone experience.
Sony Ericsson Xperia neo – Key features
The Sony Ericsson Xperia neo will be available in the following colours: Blue Gradient, Red and Silver.
Sony Ericsson Xperia pro – Key features
Sony Ericsson announces Xperia Neo and Xperia Pro
Sony Ericsson announced the Xperia Pro and the Xperia Neo, today at the MWC 2011. Both devices run Google's Android mobile operating system and are powered by a 1GHz snapdragon processor. They feature an 8MP camera and the Bravia mobile technology. As well as best-in-class imaging and display technology from Sony, the Xperia pro combines an optimized slide-out keyboard with smart functions to create a fast messaging experience.
Featuring an ergonomically crafted keyboard, Sony Ericsson has focused on integrating the hardware with clever messaging functions for a perfect user experience. Xperia pro introduces the subtle but fast Type & Send functionality eliminating the need to open a dedicated app for each type of message, and Smart Keyboard that triggers predictive messaging actions automatically when the user slides out the keyboard.
Xperia pro is also the ideal business phone for Android fans coming complete with a set of professional functions such as syncing your email, calendar and contacts in a secure way and the pre-loaded Office Suite Pro lets consumers view and edit office documents directly on the phone.
Steve Walker, Head of Marketing, Sony Ericsson said, “We want to be a leader in Android and with Xperia neo and Xperia pro, we are now are offering excellent, innovative Android choices for consumers. These latest devices combine stunning design with state-of-the-art Sony technology and a new faster messaging experience on the Xperia pro, creating an entertaining smartphone experience.”
The best of Sony technology once again features in both Xperia pro and Xperia neo. The Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine delivers exceptional visual brilliance and a crystal clear image which enhances the overall entertainment experience. Sony’s award-winning Exmor R for mobile sensor enables the capture of high quality, bright pictures and HD videos even in low light. All pictures and videos can be shared on an HD TV in your living room via the built in HDMI-connector.
Xperia neo builds on the stunning design language that Sony Ericsson has become known with a unique shape that not only looks good, but is ergonomically designed to fit perfectly in the user’s hand, especially when taking pictures.
Both smartphones will launch on the latest version of the Android™ platform providing access to Google Mobile Services and the myriad of applications available via the Android market. Xperia™ smartphones add best in class entertainment on top of smartphone fundamentals such as apps, maps, email and fast uncompromising access to the Web with Adobe® Flash® Player to create the most entertaining smartphone experience.
- Exmor R™. Great stills and videos even in low light
- Reality display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
- Built-in HDMI. Your stills and videos on HD TV
- More than 100,000 apps on Android Market
- Google™ services. At your service
The Sony Ericsson Xperia neo will be available in the following colours: Blue Gradient, Red and Silver.
Sony Ericsson Xperia pro – Key features
- Touch phone with perfect slide-out keyboard and smart functions for fast messaging
- Synch your email and edit office documents on the go
- Sony Mobile BRAVIA® Engine and Exmor R™ for mobile
- HDMI. Connect to an HD TV or a projector
- Google™ services and more than 100,000 apps on Android Market™
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Microsoft kicked off MWC 2011 today by previewing some of the upcoming features due for Windows Phone 7 this year. It has been a year since Windows Phone 7 was first introduced during the 2010 MWC
Microsoft has a lot on their plates this year, specially with their partnership with Nokia:
Microsoft reveals upcoming Windows Phone 7 updates at MWC
Microsoft kicked off MWC 2011 today by previewing some of the upcoming features due for Windows Phone 7 this year. It has been a year since Windows Phone 7 was first introduced during the 2010 MWCThe updates include several new features, a booming app marketplace and integration of even more Microsoft products with Windows Phone. Some of the upcoming features include:
IE9 Mobile - The update for IE will be available for Windows Phone 7 in the second half of 2011. It offers a 'dramatically enhanced mobile web browser experience'. The desktop version of IE9 which is currently in beta has been downloaded an estimated 25 million times
Twitter Integration - Twitter will be natively integrated into 'People's Hub' and this feature will be available for Windows Phone 7 by the second half of 2011. The twitter integration will be similar to how Facebook is integrated.
SkyDrive - This feature will allow users to access their documents saved on the cloud from their mobile devices. Skydrive will be a part of the Office Hub.
Other features include Copy paste which is due next month, multi tasking, XBox live Extras and some new games for XBox Live
Microsoft has a lot on their plates this year, specially with their partnership with Nokia:
"This partnership will combine the strengths of our two companies, and fuel our growth as we build the global Windows Phone ecosystem. This is a great win for us, for Nokia, and for our existing and new customers around the world,"said Microsoft's Mobile Communications Business President - Andy Lees.