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Report: Sony Ericsson Has Windows Phone 7 Devices Launching Later This Year
Jan 24th
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Report: Sony Ericsson Has Windows Phone 7 Devices Launching Later This Year
By Charles West, TMCnet Web Editor
In a new report, Sony Ericsson, a consumer electronics and telecommunications company that manufactures mobile phones, is said to be more deeply invested in Windows Phone 7 than the manufacturer has let on in the past. A Windows Phone from Sony Ericsson (News 
– Alert) has been rumored for months, but the phone maker for a while wouldn’t confirm its plans, saying only that it was looking into Microsoft’s (News – Alert) new mobile OS as a possible platform for future devices. A new venture of this sort would definitely increase consumer interest in its smartphones.
In related news, Sony Ericsson, a dealer in mobile communication and entertainment, unveiled its Xperia arc smartphone that combines advanced Sony technology with the latest version of the Android (News – Alert) platform 2.3 (Gingerbread). The Xperia arc is the newest Xperia phone announced in 2011 and is designed to offer exceptional multimedia experience and visual brilliance.
The lightweight phone is just 8.7mm thin and has a 4.3-inch multi-touchscreen display powered by the latest Mobile Bravia Engine that delivers exceptional visual brilliance and a crystal clear image, which enhances the overall entertainment experience.
Users can also access Google (News – Alert) Mobile Services and the myriad of applications available on the Android market and also capture images or record videos using the phone’s 8.1 Mega Pixel “Exmor R” for mobile sensor with f/2.4 camera lens. The videos can be viewed on HDTVs using the built-in HDMI connector.
In a press release, Bert Nordberg, president of Sony Ericsson, commented that the company is starting strong in 2011 by unveiling its most exciting Xperia product yet. The company said the Xperia arc blends state-of-the-art Sony technology with breathtaking design to entertain and wow consumers.
Charles West is a Web Editor for TMCnet. Prior to joining TMC (News – Alert) Charles worked with many gadget oriented sites that included running his own blog (TheTrendaholic.com) and Smartphone column for examiner.com. To read more of his articles, please visit his columnist page.
Edited by Charles West
From fixed-mobile-convergence.tmcnet.com
Nokia X7 spotted with AT&T branding again; launching this Month?
Jan 15th
Nokia X7 spotted with AT&T branding again; launching this Month?
Nokia hasn’t shown its presence in US much, but nowadays there has been rumor on Nokia’s X7 Smartphone, early there was a leak which displayed Nokia X7 with AT&T branding in front and backside of the Mobile in December.
This mobile phone is expected to be running on the Symbian^3 operating system, and was seen previously into the wild both in a series of photos, as well as in a video that emerged with it sometime in November.
Now the Phone spotted with the same branding via Pocketnow.com as you can see the image, In addition to the carrier allegiance, the new Nokia X7 images confirm the 8 megapixel camera with dual-LED flash on the back of the device. Also features 4-inch touchscreen, 3.5mm headset jack, at least two speakers and an array of Symbian apps. New photos with the Nokia X7 are available now for your viewing pleasure, showing the mobile phone from all angles.
Source says that the Phone could hit the market at anytime this month, but further no info has come out yet from Nokia or AT&T. anyway we have to wait till its launch to see how the state is going to respond to Nokia’s ally with AT&T. what do you think of Nokia’s presence in US especially with a carrier like AT&T.
From techpinger.com
HTC Goes Big With Microsoft; Launching Five New Windows Phone 7 Smartphones
Oct 15th
HTC brings its trademark innovation and design to a fresh, new Windows Phone 7 portfolio – HTC 7 Surround, HTC 7 Mozart, HTC 7 Trophy, HTC 7 Pro and HTC HD7
NEW YORK –HTC Corporation, a global designer of smartphones and long-time Microsoft partner, today unveiled five new Windows Phone 7 smartphones: HTC 7 Surround, HTC 7 Mozart, HTC 7 Trophy, HTC 7 Pro and HTC HD7. This strong and diverse family of phones features Microsoft’s new Windows Phone 7 platform and embodies the stand-out design and innovation for which HTC has come to be known. Each new phone includes a variety of cutting-edge technologies and a series of unique HTC applications that can be accessed through the new HTC Hub that complements the Windows Phone 7 Hub and Tile experience.
“Windows Phone 7 is an entirely fresh mobile experience, on which HTC is excited to be going big. We see tremendous customer opportunities with the integration of Microsoft’s most popular services like Xbox LIVE and Zune,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “The value Microsoft is bringing to mobile customers around the world sets a new benchmark for the industry. HTC will be introducing five new HTC Windows Phone 7 smartphones at launch to support our customers with a broad variety of choice.”
“HTC has been a partner with Microsoft since we launched our first phones nearly a decade ago, and we couldn’t be more excited to continue this journey with the launch of Windows Phone 7,” said Andy Lees, President of the Mobile Communications Business at Microsoft. “Windows Phone 7 characterizes a new direction for Microsoft and its partners, and HTC is stepping up to support this in a significant way by bringing five new Windows Phones to market.”
Windows Phone 7
Windows Phone 7 has been carefully crafted to help people get more done in fewer steps with a unique Hub and Tile interface. The Windows Phone 7 Hubs offer quick and easy access to a person’s latest and most valuable information and include People, Pictures, Games, Music & Video, Office and Marketplace content. Windows Phone 7 also integrates with many popular Microsoft consumer services such as Xbox LIVE, Windows Live, Bing and Zune.
HTC Windows Phone 7 portfolio
HTC has brought its innovative design and creativity to its new Windows Phone 7 smartphone portfolio by embracing distinctive materials and unique design elements while providing an exciting set of cutting-edge features and technologies. With the new HTC Hub, HTC is providing an exclusive series of applications and utilities that include a new weather and stocks application and a new photo enhancer that enables a person to apply special effects before sharing photos with friends.
HTC 7 Surround
Whether it be gaming, movies or music, HTC 7 Surround is the ultimate multimedia device. With a unique slide-out speaker and integrated kickstand with integrated Dolby Mobile™ and SRS WOW HD™, the HTC 7 Surround delivers high-fidelity audio and virtual surround sound that enable people to share their favorite music and videos with their friends in style. No longer are they forced to use headphones for a great surround sound experience because the HTC 7 Surround speaker makes the listening experience natural and comfortable.
HTC 7 Mozart
Crafted from a single piece of anodized aluminum, the HTC 7 Mozart feels great in the hand and takes HTC’s unibody design aesthetic to the next level. The slim, solid and smart HTC 7 Mozart sounds as good as it looks and integrates Dolby Mobile™ and SRS WOW HD™ for high-fidelity, virtual surround sound. With Microsoft Zune integration, people can synchronize the HTC 7 Mozart with their PC, enabling them to take their music and video library with them wherever they go.
HTC 7 Trophy
HTC 7 Trophy harnesses the power of Xbox LIVE. Gamers will enjoy the speed and responsiveness of fast action gameplay supported by the phone’s high-performance 1GHz Snapdragon processor, and controlled through the vivid WVGA 3.8” touchscreen. High-fidelity, virtual surround sound – through SRS WOW HD™ – brings a rich audio experience whether the user is playing a game, watching a video or listening to their favorite music.
HTC 7 Pro
The development of the HTC 7 Pro was inspired by power users who want to combine the ultimate in business efficiency with the ability to take full advantage of their leisure time. The sleek handset slides opens and tilts to reveal a full QWERTY keyboard for fast, comfortable typing, while productivity features such as the ability to sort, scan and manage Outlook email, open and edit the latest Office documents on the phone and keep track of the markets with HTC’s stocks application, offer new ways to maximize the business day.
HTC HD7
HTC HD7 owners can enjoy their favorite videos and movies in cinematic-style thanks to the large 4.3” high-resolution screen, while its kickstand allows them to sit back and enjoy the action handsfree. For those who refuse to compromise on their mobile gaming experience, the HTC HD7 realizes the power of Xbox LIVE, bringing gameplay to life in a way that takes console gaming beyond the home.
Availability
The five new HTC smartphones will be available through mobile operators and retailers across major European, Asia-Pacific and North American markets from late October.
North America
HTC 7 Surround will be available exclusively in the United States with AT&T as the HTC Surround.
HTC HD7 will be exclusively available in the United States with T-Mobile.
HTC 7 Pro will be available in the first half of 2011 with Sprint.
HTC 7 Surround will be available exclusively with Telus in Canada.
Europe
HTC HD7 will be available from Telefonica O2 in Germany and exclusively in United Kingdom and Ireland. HTC HD7 will also be available with Telefonica Movistar in Spain.
HTC HD7 will be available from Bouygues Telecom in France.
HTC 7 Mozart will be exclusively available in France, United Kingdom, Switzerland and Spain with Orange.
HTC 7 Mozart will be exclusively available in Germany with Deutsche Telekom AG.
HTC 7 Mozart will be available in Austria with Deutsche Telekom AG.
HTC 7 Mozart will be available in Austria with Orange.
HTC 7 Trophy will be available exclusively in Germany, France, Spain, United Kingdom, Austria and Switzerland with Vodafone.
HTC 7 Mozart and HTC HD7 will be broadly available in Italy.
Asia-Pacific
HTC HD7 will be exclusively available with Telstra in Australia.
HTC HD7 will be exclusively available with Telecom New Zealand.
HTC HD7 will be exclusively available with Singtel in Singapore.
HTC HD7 will be exclusively available with Maxis in Malaysia.
HTC HD7 will be available with Taiwan Mobile in Taiwan.
HTC HD7 will be available in Hong Kong with CSL, 3 and China Mobile.
HTC 7 Mozart will be exclusively available with Telstra in Australia.
HTC 7 Mozart will be exclusively available with Starhub in Singapore.
HTC 7 Mozart will be available in Hong Kong with CSL, 3 and China Mobile.
HTC 7 Mozart will be available with Chunghwa Telecom in Taiwan.
HTC 7 Trophy will be exclusively available with Vodafone in Australia and New Zealand.
HTC 7 Trophy will be exclusively available with M1 in Singapore.
About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.
Windows Phone 7 reportedly launching on October 10!
Oct 2nd
According to reports, the much-hyped Microsoft Windows Phone 7 mobile operating system will likely be launched on October 10 – with the software giant having planned a launch event in London, and probably even New York City, on the mentioned date.
With the speculations about both the events suggesting that Windows Phone 7 will be unveiled simultaneously in Europe and the US, the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) has reported that Microsoft, along with some help from carrier AT&T, is expected to unveil a line of Windows Phone 7 handsets that will hit AT&T shelves four weeks after the launch.
The WSJ report, citing unnamed `inside’ sources familiar with Microsoft’s plans, said that the Windows Phone 7 smartphones will go on sale during the November 8 week; and Microsoft and AT&T will offer three handsets at launch – one each from Samsung, HTC, and LG.
In the opinion of most analysts, Windows Phone 7 marks Mircosoft’s latest attempt to catch up with Apple iPhone as well as Google’s Android smartphones, after having squandered its market-leading position in only a few years.
Noting that Microsoft is banking heavily on Windows Phone 7, analyst Bryan Keane, of Alpine Mutual Funds, said: “The product can’t be an also-ran that just does everything that is already out in the marketplace. Right now, it isn’t apparent that Windows 7 is better than anything that’s out there, except that it might have a better tie-in to the actual Windows platform.”
