The Google G1 - the first from the search-engine giant has been announced exclusively on T-Mobile.
This is the first handset running the new operating system (Android) based on the open-source Linux platform.
First impressions of the handset (manufactured by HTC) are good -the basic systems (3G/HSDPA, Wifi and GPS) are on a par with all the top Smartphones on the market and the full-qwerty keyboard allows for quick and easy data entry .However it will be in the new interface and rich HTML web-browser and other web services that this new OS should deliver the goods, the new OS should also allow those with technical knowledge to easily create their own 'Widgets' for the handset.
Email services on the handset deliver only pop3 and IMAP and not direct Microsoft Exchange services.
Touch HDTM Large, 3.8 inch wide-screen VGA display, HTC TouchFLOTM 3D, desktop-class broadband browsing and a 3.5mm audio jack and more provide the ultimate entertainment combination. The HTC Touch HDTM combines high performance capabilities with a stylish, sleek design that has made HTC a global leader in mobile phone design and innovation. Its large 3.8 inch WVGA touchscreen offers users stunning clarity and vibrant colours, providing an unrivalled experience when watching movies, browsing the Internet or even scanning through photos taken with the 5 megapixel auto focus camera.
Touch 3GTM The HTC TouchTM 3G offers an uncompromising touch phone experience with powerful Internet capabilities including wireless download speeds up to 18 times faster than standard 3G. As part of this browsing experience users can zoom and pan Websites with one-hand. This true mobile broadband experience allows users to navigate more easily, leveraging the mobile Internet in a variety of ways. With the HTC TouchTM 3G, customers can search for and watch streaming video from YouTube, get directions and mapping using Google Maps for mobile and stay updated on the latest news with the integrated RSS reader.
Touch VivaTM The Touch VivaTM blends an affordable touch phone with the benefits of HTC’s TouchFLOTM, an easy to use phone and an optimized mobile Internet experience. In addition, with Windows Mobile 6.1 Professional, users can easily synchronize their calendar, contacts, emails and more with their personal computer.
Research In Motion have announce the introduction of a new style of BlackBerry Smartphone.
The BlackBerry Pearl 8220 - Introducing the Fliphone to the portfolio of business handsets.Combining all standard BlackBerry Smartphone features and network connectivity such as GPRS/EDGE and Wifi (GPS variant to follow) with a new style dual-screen fliphone design - the new BlackBerry Pearl 8220 allows you to screen calls on the small outer screen and gives a clear, large and versatile keyboard combined with a clear LCD screen
