iPhone 5 Launch in September now Clearer

September is fast approaching but there is still no concrete date as to when the iPhone 5 will be launched in the market. This rumored launch month has marked a very crucial move with many of Apple’s competitors in the worldwide mobile scene to get faster with better phone features, updated operating systems, and more. There is a report coming from an employee from AT&T that the last 2 weeks of September has been withdrawn from any vacation leaves due to an “event blackout” that may need all of AT&T’s employees to be on work.

According to reports also, this “event blackout” last happened when an iPhone was released for open market. With everything making sense on the matter, iPhone lovers, including other competitors, should watch out for the last 2 weeks of September and see if the AT&T or the Apple website would freeze and hang for online orders, or if the streets would be flooded with thousands of iPhone fans clamoring for the mobile purchase.

Source: Gizmodo

Cellular South Debuts the Motorola Milestone Plus Android Smartphone

Cellular South, the largest privately owned wireless communications provider in the U.S., introduced the Motorola Milestone Plus today, its first Android-powered touchscreen world phone optimized for both business use and personal needs.

The Motorola Milestone Plus is a productivity powerhouse with a superfast processor and physical QWERTY keyboard for more efficient typing and texting. Delivering the speed, convenience, security and productivity tools that businesses and consumers want and need, the device meets critical corporate connectivity and security requirements, ensuring sensitive business information remains confidential.

Powered by the Android 2.2 operating system, the device also features full push corporate e-mail with corporate level security, unified calendar synching with additional work features, pre-loaded Quickoffice Mobile Suite for accessing and editing Microsoft Office documents on-the-go, a powerful 1 GHz processor, 4 GB of memory expandable to 32 GB and a full front-facing QWERTY keyboard.

Nokia goes with a numbers-only naming scheme, thinks the alphabet is hard

There had been rumblings that Nokia was going to switch up its naming scheme and ditch the letter prefixes. Today, with the launch of the Nokia 500 (previously known as the Fate) that shift in convention has finally taken effect. The all-number nomenclature is brilliantly simple -- the higher the number, the higher-end the handset, and the higher the price. So, if and when Nokia unveils the 790 (which the Finnish company denies exists with a wink), you'll immediately know it will be costlier and more powerful than the 500 or the 670. Now we can all stop wondering what the "C" and "X" in C7 and X7 are supposed to tell us about our choice in Symbian handset and, by extension, ourselves.

First Full HD 3D Home Theater Projector by Panasonic

Panasonic has launched this week its first HD 3D home theater PT-AE7000U is the world’s first 3D projector to use transparent LCD panels, which are driven at 480Hz. It offers Full HD 1080p 1920 x 1080 pixel resolution and 3D from a device and use of new transparent LCD panels and Technology Overdrive own Panasonic reduces crosstalk and improving the quality of key image projection. The PT-AE7000U 3D projection technologies have been developed in collaboration with engineers at Panasonic Hollywood Laboratory, who are deeply committed to the creation of 3D Blu-ray and intelligent memory function of the projector lens can be made possible easily program up to six different zoom / focus positions.

The PT-AE7000U also has a 300,000:1 contrast ratio and 2. 000 lumens of brightness and 3D features include 2-3D conversion lets you enjoy 2D content in 3D. The new Panasonic PT-AE7000U projector will arrive in September for $ 3499.

AT&T Updates Smartphone Customers with Unlimited Data Plans

AT&T

Like other wireless companies, AT&T is taking steps to manage exploding demand for mobile data.  Many experts agree the country is facing a serious wireless spectrum crunch.  AT&T is responding on many levels, including investing billions in our wireless network this year and working to acquire additional network capacity.  AT&T is also taking additional, more immediate measures to help address network congestion.

One new measure is a step that may reduce the data throughput speed experienced by a very small minority of smartphone customers who are on unlimited plans – those whose extraordinary level of data usage puts them in the top 5 percent of our heaviest data users in a billing period.  In fact, these customers on average use 12 times more data than the average of all other smartphone data customers.  This step will not apply to our 15 million smartphone customers on a tiered data plan or the vast majority of smartphone customers who still have unlimited data plans.

 

Starting October 1, smartphone customers with unlimited data plans may experience reduced speeds once their usage in a billing cycle reaches the level that puts them among the top 5 percent of heaviest data users.  These customers can still use unlimited data and their speeds will be restored with the start of the next billing cycle.  Before you are affected, AT&T will provide multiple notices, including a grace period.

 

This change will never impact the vast majority of our customers, and is designed to create a better service experience for all.

 

The amount of data usage of our top 5 percent of heaviest users varies from month to month, based on the usage of others and the ever-increasing demand for mobile broadband services.  To rank among the top 5 percent, you have to use an extraordinary amount of data in a single billing period.

 

There will be no changes for the vast majority of customers.  It’s not how much time you spend using your device, it’s what you do with it.  You can send or receive thousands of emails, surf thousands of Web pages and watch hours of streaming video every month and not be in the top 5 percent of data users.

 

Typically what puts someone in the top 5 percent is streaming very large amounts of video and music daily over the wireless network, not Wi-Fi.  Streaming video apps, remote web camera apps, sending large data files (like video) and some online gaming are examples of applications that can use data quickly.  Using Wi-Fi doesn’t create wireless network congestion or count toward your wireless data usage.  AT&T smartphone customers have unlimited access to our entire Wi-Fi network, with more than 26,000 hotspots, at no additional cost.  They can also use Wi-Fi at home and in the office.

 

The bottom line is our customers have options. They can choose to stay on their unlimited plans and use unlimited amounts of data, but may experience reduced speeds at some point if they are an extraordinarily heavy data user. If speed is more important, they may wish to switch to a tiered usage plan, where customers can pay for more data if they need it and will not see reduced speeds.

 

But even as AT&T pursue this additional measure, it will not solve our spectrum shortage and network capacity issues.  Nothing short of completing the T-Mobile merger will provide additional spectrum capacity to address these near term challenges.

 

Kyocera Echo Gingerbread update bringing WiFi calling, NFC support?

Um, okay? Hot on the heels of rumors that Kyocera's Echo would see its first major Android update on August 1st, in flies an updated page over at the company's own website detailing the impending changes. Unless someone at Kyocera's pulling a fast one, it looks as if the imminent Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) update will bring a downright staggering list of new features, making an already unique handset capable of even rarer feats. Interest piqued? We're told that the refresh will provide pinch-to-zoom support in the browser, gallery, Maps and Sprint Navigation, an improved downloads app and an upgrade to the Swype 3.0 virtual keypad, with Tap Correction and Horizontal Word Choice list.

But that's just the tip of the proverbial iceberg -- the real kicker is the addition of "internet calling over WiFi" as well as "an NFC reader to interact with posters, advertisements, products, etc." You heard right, WiFi calling and a previously unmentioned NFC chip! As of now, the only major US carrier to support WiFi calling is T-Mobile, and neither Sprint nor Kyocera have mentioned any secretive Near Field Communications module to us. The luckiest of the early adopters should see their over-the-air update swing through as soon as a half-hour, so be sure to let us know if this all proves true in comments below. Naturally, we'll be watching for the update on our own set and updating accordingly.

[Thanks, Brain_ReCall]

Samsung Galaxy R Specifications Officially Announced

The Samsung Galaxy R Android 2.3 will come with Gingerbread and has a 4.19-inch Super Clear LCD with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels and processing is provided by a dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 R processor.Other specifications Samsung Galaxy looking back includes a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash and autofocus, plus a front facing 1.3 megapixel camera, rear camera is capable of recording 720p HD video at 30 frames per second.

You can view a complete list of specifications for the new Samsung Galaxy R below.

Samsung Galaxy R Specifications

Network: 21Mbps HSPA + / HSUPA 5.76Mb EDGE / GPRS Class 12
Processor: Dual Core applications
Display: 4.19 “WVGA LCD Super Clear
Operating System: Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
Camera: Main (rear): 5 MP autofocus camera with LED flash, front: 1.3 MP
Video codec: MPEG4/H.263/H.264/H263. Sorenson/Divx/Xvid/VC-1
Playback: Full HD 1080p at 30 fps (DivX, WMV, MP4, H.264 B / P)
Recording HD 720p at 30 fps
Audio Codec: MP3, OGG, AAC, AAC +, eAAC +, AMR-NB, AMR-WB, WMA, WAV, MID, AC3, IMY, AAC (Mono)
Music player with equalizer SoundAlive, music recognition
Jack 3.5 mm ear, Stereo FM radio with RDS
Value Added Features: Apps Samsung, Samsung 2.0 Kies, Kies air Samsung, Samsung TouchWiz, Samsung L! Panel VE UX
Social axis: integrated contacts, calendar integrated, unified Inbox, Basic Email and Google Talk IM POP3/IMAP
Readers Hub
Music Hub
Game Hub
Voice Solution
Find my mobile
Connectivity: Bluetooth v 3.0 + HS, HS USB 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n Wi-Fi Direct
Sensor: accelerometer, digital compass, proximity, light, Gyroscope
Memory: 8 GB internal memory + microSD (up to 32GB)
Size: 66.7 x 125.7 x 9.55mm, 131g
Standard battery: Li-Ion 1650 mAh
Talk Time: 580 min (3G)
Standby time: 550 hours (3G) w.

September is the Month for Motorola Droid Bionic

The Bionic Droid has had so many release dates are rumored to have been wondering if the device each time they go on sale, and now Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha has recently confirmed to CNET that the Droid Bionic finally goes on in September.

The Bionic droid first appeared in January and is expected to launch in early summer, after several delays, the last I heard was that it would launch in August, and now Motorola has finally confirmed its release date as September real . As a reminder of the Bionic droid specifications will have a 1 GHz dual-core, plus 512 MB of RAM, there is also a 4.3-inch QHD screen with a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels.

The Bionic Droid has a 8 megapixel camera on the back and a VGA camera up front for video chat, it also comes with HDMI, WiFi and Bluetooth.

Have Lens Will Travel: Olympus SP-810UZ Boasts The World’S Longest Zoom In A Compact Camera

Olympus SP-810UZ, Compact Camera, 36X Ultra Wide Zoom

Travelers looking for a camera flexible enough to get up close for beautiful macro images of flowers while exploring exotic islands or to capture the magnificence of the Old Faithful geyser from hundreds of feet away without changing lenses, now have the ultimate camera with the introduction of the new SP-810UZ. Featuring a wide 1:2.9-5.7 24-864mm zoom lens and a 36x optical zoom, this S-series camera is one of the smallest compact cameras currently on the market with a zoom of 36x, providing further proof that Olympus lets you capture it all.

“The SP-810UZ is the best zoom performance Olympus has ever delivered,” said Jennifer Schmell, product manager Olympus Imaging America Inc. “No compact camera from Olympus has ever offered such impressive wide-angle zoom performance. As the most powerful camera in Olympus’ ultrazoom category, it succeeds the prestigious SP-800UZ.”

 

Expert Still and HD Movie Performance

From the sidelines of the soccer field to bird-watching on a riverboat, engage AF Tracking technology to lock focus on your fast-moving subjects and keep them in focus, even while they move in and out of the frame. The fast, wide 1:2.9-5.7 24-864mm zoom lens combined with Dual Image Stabilization, enhanced ISO sensitivity, Shadow Adjustment Technology and TruePic III+ image processor guarantee tack-sharp photos and virtually eliminate blur in high-definition (HD) videos. With HDMI Control, you can use your HDTV’s remote to control playback functions and navigate the camera’s menus from the comfort of your couch.

Be Creative and Express More

Ten Magic Filters apply your own creative vision to movies and stills for greater artistic freedom. New Miniature Filter narrows the depth of focus and enhances color and contrast to convert your real-life images to look like a magical toy world. The new Reflection Filter adds a reflection to your subject as though it were standing over a glassy, still lake. In 3D-mode, the SP-810UZ combines two photos of the same subject from different angles to generate dynamic 3D images that can be viewed on a 3D-compatible monitor or television. Another creative highlight is In-Camera Panorama, which helps you capture a super-wide angle photo simply by panning the camera across the scene to combine three shots into one inside the camera.

 

Easy Operation

By eliminating time-consuming manual settings, the SP-810UZ frees you to concentrate on your subject. Intelligent Auto Mode recognizes the five most common photo scenarios and automatically optimizes settings such as focus and lighting. Don’t forget the family pet! Activate Pet Detection mode to automatically capture your furry friend’s face when it looks at the camera. The SP-810UZ is also compatible with an optional Eye-Fi SD card, adding Wi-Fi capability so you can automatically upload images to your computer as you take them. Be the life of the social media party by uploading your shots immediately.

 

Availability

The Olympus SP-810UZ will be available in black, starting in September 2011. It will ship with a Lithium-Ion Battery (LI-50C) & Charger, USB Cable, USB-AC Adapter, Audio/Video Cable, Protective Lens Cap w/ Strap, Camera Strap, Quick Start Guide, Warranty Card, Instruction Manual and [ib] Software CD-ROM.

 

U.S. Pricing / Product Configurations

Olympus SP-810UZ Estimated Street Price: $329.99