Is This The 12MP Windows Phone, Made By HTC?

We told you earlier about Eldar Murtazin talking about an alleged twelve-megapixel-enabled Windows Phone and we wondered whether it was made by HTC, Samsung, LG, Acer, Fujitsu, ZTE or Nokia? According to his latest tweet on the matter, it's an HTC (and even more, a Trophy at that).

The two pictures show exactly what Murtazin tweeted about earlier: twelve-megapixel camera and improved settings in the Camera application - such as RAW format. The smartphone could very well be an upgraded HTC Trophy or just pre-production/prototype hardware -- resembling the pre-production Trophy -- used inside an existing design. At least we know HTC is in the battle of megapixels, with this twelve-megapixel phone pictured and the Bresson rumored earlier. Let's just hope a decent image sensor coupled with some great optics will come bundled with all those pixels!



On a side note, Murtazin is making reference again at the alleged Nokia W7 he already tweeted about. Oh, and in case you're wondering what he used to take those pictures: it's the iPhone 4. And for our Russian speaker readers, check out the video below of the smartphone running Mango (he calls it Windows Phone 7.1:



Source: Twitter, MobileReview

Asus Officially Announces Padfone Smartphone-Tablet Duo [Update]

Padfone, the name which popped up a couple of days ago was then quickly teased by Asus as a phone/tablet hybrid and later unveiled through a series of press renders.

Asus has officially introduced the Padfone today at Computex 2011 and, as you expected, it's a convertible tablet that encloses the smartphone. The 10.1-inch tablet acts as a dock completely hiding the 4.3-inch smartphone within and charging it while taking advantage of its data connection. This way Asus tries to solve the problem of multiple SIM cards necessary for users (one in the tablet and one in the smartphone).



The mockups on display today might not be final hardware as dimensions can vary from the ones you'll see on shelves. Software details were not handed out either so we don't really know what version of Android will power these -- though our best bet goes to Ice Cream Sandwich -- but what we do know is that there will be dual interfaces for both the pad and phone ensuring "an enhanced user experience as the layout is automatically adjusted for all activities such as video conferencing, web browsing and emailing".








Update: Asus seems to hint Android Ice Cream Sandwich -- just as we suspected -- for the smartphone/tablet duo and is teasing an "around Christmas" availability. That's seven months from now!

Source: Asus
Via: Engadget (1),(2)

Microsoft Reveals WP7 Mango Video Sharing, Battery Saver Options

It appears like one more entry on our missing Windows Phone 7 Mango blacklist will be checked once the platform refresh is final and out as Microsoft revealed its plans for implementing video sharing options via Facebook, MMS or email.

The information comes from a German VIP Windows Phone Mango event last week, with the occasion of which they detailed the Battery Saver option coming to Mango. Once checked, the smartphone will automatically disable all battery hogs once you start to run out of juice (like push email, background applications and WiFi). The user will still be able to check for emails manually and the option will automatically be disabled once you recharge your Windows Phone.



Source: Winload
Via: WinRumors

BlackBerry Bold 9900, BBOS 7 Offline Simulator Available

RIM has announced the BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 at this year's BlackBerry World event and it will be arriving to T-Mobile with 4G. If you want to take a look at the BlackBerry OS 7 which will ship with the Bold 9900, you can now do that on your own PC.

There's a RIM BlackBerry Bold 9900 simulator available as a download which you can use to get familiarized with the latest iteration of BlackBerry's operating system version 7. It really is a device emulator, fully functional -- even if you have a touch-screen-enabled PC -- which you can download, install and use just like you would with the smartphone itself. Follow the source link to grab the software!

P.S.: Our installation and screenshot shows the Bold 9780.

Source: N4BB
Via: CrackBerry

T-Mobile Teases Sensation 4G In Competitive Comparison

Ever since its launch back in the middle of April, many are looking forward to the HTC-made T-Mobile Sensation 4G which should be available, according to rumors, on June 8. Magenta is trying to maintain the momentum and puts the Sensation 4G in a comparison with other smartphones, T-Mobile or other.

As you can see in the slide, qHD aside, the Sensation 4G and the LG-made T-Mobile G2x feature the same characteristic. But of course, qHD resolution is one of the selling points of the ex-Pyramid smartphone. Compared to the Galaxy S 4G, the Sensation 4G is superior by an additional core in its CPU. Another slide is comparing it to the Sprint HTC EVO 4G and the Apple iPhone 4, and as you'd guess, the Sensation 4G comes out on top. Wonder how it would compare to the Sprint EVO 3D or other recent high-end smartphones...

Source: TmoNews