LG readies affordable Prada handset, in February

LG’s fresh Prada handset will be released in the UK mobile phone market in February & will be marketed as an ‘affordable’ gizmo, according to the South Korean mobile maker.
The Prada smartphone was released by in London on 14 December. The handset, which is the third in the LG and Prada joint venture, flaunts a 4.3-inches NOVA display, 8GB of inbuilt storage capacity & an 8 MP snapper. It will release with Android Gingerbread OS & is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processing unit.
Interestingly, the handset’s attraction is not just limited to the Prada logo but also because the handset is very amazing and highly-spec smartphone. However, the cost had not been finalized as of now for this gizmo but pre-orders will start in the United Kingdom in the upcoming February.

LG Prada 3.0 on its way, fashion enthusiasts wait will soon be over

LG Prada 3.0 is the 3rd handset to arrive from the joint venture of the two firms, and it was showcased at a special occasion in London last night. As reports have reported before, the new handset from the South Korean mobile manufacturer is a beefed up Android-powered smartphone with more than average appearance, which would attract men & women equally.

Beneath its chic outfit, the Prada 3.0 is not at all short of a dominant handset with its 1GHz dual-core Cortex-A9 CPU, 1GB of RAM, 8 MP snapper & the great 4.3 NOVA screen As the smartphone is a Prada-labeled gizmo, the fashion corporation has put many attempts for their newest handset to look different and stylish. The gizmo displays unusual leather-like plastic protecting the back envelop known as the Saffiano.

Anticipate the Prada smart phone to be available in the South Korean market & Western Europen souk in the upcoming January.

First solo handset from Sony, the Nyphon images surfaces online

rumor mill seems to be focusing on the upcoming smartphones by Sony. And the handset, which just made an appearance on some leaked images must be coming after a very long time as it's only showing the Sony tag on it.
Sony Ericsson is expected to become only Sony in the middle of 2012, hence we possibly will not witness the handset pictured until then. In addition, if its alleged specifications sheet turns out truthful, we are not certain whether the waiting of this handset will worth it.
Reports say that upcoming Sony LT22, also codenamed as Nyphon  will arrive with the forthcoming 1GHz dual-core U8500 chipset, made by ST-Ericsson & a 4inches qHD screen.
The Sony Nyphon will likely have Android Gingerbread at the time of its release; however, it will be updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich ultimately.

DLNA support expected on Lumia 800, through an application

Other mobile makers have done this & it appears probable that the Finnish maker will be doing it as well: fetching DLNA support for the Lumia 800 through an application from the WP souk. This is however only a rumor at this time, but perhaps appears quite authentic.

DLNA is one of the top-notch attributes for devices in the market. It is actually only a compatibility standard made by the Digital Living Network Alliance, hence very media-stuffed gadgets can work well jointly on the user’s home-network. Fortunately, even if a gadget does not arrive with the protocols integrated, they can be included afterward, & this appears like the strategy for the Nokia Lumia 800.

Nokia Lumia 900 coming in form of a sleek LTE gadget

More information has surfaced about the forthcoming Nokia Lumia 900 (previously known as the Nokia Ace), which will be the enhanced variant of the Lumia 800 for the United States souk, & it appears like the smartphone will be punching LTE compatibility, though it is not clear which service providers the handset will work on.

It is possible that the gizmo will be available through the AT&T, as AT&T has been a major ally of WP gadgets amid US networks, & AT&T requires more smartphones to encourage its new and revolutionary LTE 4G network. However, it is as well likely that there could be a Verizon version of the Lumia 900, since the network has proclaimed that they wished to witness more LTE gadgets running WP operating system to hold up the platform.

Nokia Lumia 710 rumored to arrive on January 6 in the United Kingdom?

The Nokia Lumia 800 was released in the United Kingdom mobile phone market last month & everyone is anticipating the release of its sibling Lumia 710.


At that time, Stephen Elop declared that the Lumia 710 will roughly be released in the beginning of next year &, while tech buffs hoped for its release at the end of 2011, they will only witness its launch in the month of January. This rumored is originated by the UK’s Digital Phone, which is marking the WP Mango handset to come on January 6.



This might come out to be only a blind shot, as the Finnish maker hasn’t confirmed it, and other sellers still have to put any specific release date for the release.

Korea fans get Samsung Galaxy Note White

The Samsung Galaxy Note has acquired a new color edition which has certainly excited us. Unfortunately, although you can only get one if you fly to South Korea, since that is the only country where the white Galaxy Note is accessible.

The LTE-supporting edition of the 5.3" phone is present in the Korean mobile phone market for a long time now. It is offered in two different color versions. Samsung Galaxy Note white variant will be same to its black brother in terms of inbuilt specs & must arrive with the similar cost. Most probably it is made of shiny, as opposite to matte, plastic.

Nokia Lumia getting software update

Nokia Lumia 800 was launched only few weeks ago & the Finnish giant is already releasing a software update for the handset.

The software update could be available entirely over the upcoming two weeks in the nations graced with Lumia 800's accessibility. Like any other upgrade this also brings several remarkable performance & functionality benefits like:
•    Enhanced charging capability
•    Advancement in the voicemail notification feature
•    Responding to e-mails is also enhanced
•    Better sound output
The update will be accessible via Microsoft Zune & will release in different stages, since Nokia is concerned about simultaneous download restrictions.

BlackBerry Bold 9900 white deals – Seasons greetings from RIM

BlackBerry Bold 9900 white has joined our wish list this festive season. We would also advice you to consider this variant only of the popular flagship model from the Canadian mobile manufacturer.


Christmas is here, so buying a gift is a must. BlackBerry Bold 9900 white is what you should get. The BlackBerry Bold 9900 is the handset that is now the love of all the consumers, thanks to the majestic white color version.

The white version clearly stands out from the crowd, and RIM is aware of the tactics Apple use to entice consumers. One of the most interesting tactics is the offering of white variants in the market just before the Christmas. Even the South Korean mobile major is releasing its flagship models in the white avatar.

The coupling of the QWERTY keypad and the touch screen has worked in favor of the Canadian mobile phone manufacturer. The touch screen is present to attract potential young buyers who are more inclined towards this interface. And, the QWERTY keypad is incorporated to maintain the dignity of the RIM brand. The optical track pad sits quietly, but we will like to ignore it.

BlackBerry Bold 9900 white deals are already extremely popular in the UK mobile phone market.  These deals have helped the Canadian mobile manufacturer to retain in the top ten lists in terms of Christmas sales.

The inclusion of NFC along with the Latest BlackBerry operating system will make you weak in your knees. It also does not matter whether you like contract or pay as you go, as this handset is available on every type of deal.

The layout matches the expectations of consumers. After spending a big amount, we expect the company to give us an eye-catchy product.  This is what we are getting with this deal. 

Once elusive, Nokia N9 now up for grabs

Nokia has launched the white color variant of its MeeGo-running handset. The white Nokia N9 shown in the Nokia World 2011, and just before Christmas, we can purchase one for us.

White Nokia N9 are only available in 64 GB edition, and cost same as their black color edition i.e. €629.90.



White Nokia N9 shares the majority of its specs with the black variant, but the non-painted structure manufactured from shiny, instead of matte plastic. Actually, the white matte plastic was more easily prone to scratches and smudges in daily use.



We are still to know if the Windows Phone OS running Nokia Lumia 800 will come in a white edition, as well.

Sales keep on falling for HTC

Bad news for the fans of the Taiwanese major, as sales for HTC has decreased by approximately 20% in its most recent report of financial results. Unfortunately, this statement is true, despite the rise in the popularity of HTC smartphones.
In the month of November, revenue generation stood at NT$30.9bn which is £654.3m, a decrease of around 19.6% if we compare it with the similar time last year.

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Revenues were also decreasing in the month of October, when HTC declared income of NT44.1bn.


Though, we if take the account of the calendar year to finish November, the Taiwanese mobile maker's revenues have been increased, which is around 78.87% to £9.31bn.

Teenagers on average sending over 3,000 texts in a month

The newest statement from Nielsen claims teenagers are considerably raising their monthly data habit – more than all other age factions.

When observing the period of Q3 from 2010 to Q3, this year, teenagers have augmented their monthly data habit from 90 MB to an unbelievable 321 MB, which is a boost of 256%.  Whilst teens even now do not devour the majority of data used in stipulations of megabytes, the boost we have witnessed in the preceding year can ultimately shove teenage data usage as elevated or over older groups.



When it arrives to what teenagers are doing on their handsets, Texting is undoubtedly the king. Teenagers with age between 13 to17 years send a normal amount of 3,417 messages. This means that they send an average of 7 texts for the each hour they are not sleeping. In accordance with the data released, the numbers of texts send each month decreases with age. In addition, as the quantity of messaging swells, the employ of voice calls progressively decreases.



When questioned why teenagers favor sending text messages to calling the replies were:

•    22% - Quicker
•    21% - Convenient
•    18% - More cool

For parents who are gifting their teenagers their first handset this Christmas must consider an limitless messaging plan.

Google conducting trials for Android Ice Cream Sandwich, in favor of Nexus S

When Ice Cream Sandwich was revealed, Google made a lot of buzz about its recent Android OS arriving to its previous flagship handset I.e. the Google Nexus S. seems like Google is ready to fulfill its long-awaited promise.

Google employees play with the Nexus S & Ice Cream Sandwich, so as to detect some probable glitches in a controlled atmosphere before the corporation launches the upgrade to the wider audience.

The particulars came to our knowledge after some staff members shared their understanding of this update on the Nexus S through social networking sites Twitter & Google+.

All of these rumors results in the same question that lingers in our mind, when the ICS gets available for the Nexus S.

Note: Know Mobile News on www.knowmobile.co.uk

Class action lawsuits alleging serious violations, Carrier IQ, HTC, Samsung in dock

Troubled with scandals, software firm Carrier IQ is still having a very bad week, with some more class action court cases filed in opposition to them. The two lawsuits alleged that the Federal Wiretap Act is violated in their analytics software.

The complaints were registered in Missouri & Illinois, & also blame Samsung & HTC.

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The lawsuits claim that these firms seized, recorded & even compiled info from user’s handsets & then pass on that info to a third party (service providers) without the approval of the parties which were observed. The court cases also ask for legal & punitive compensation that could conveniently interpret into a huge amount, which would be distributed among the users of these phones with the Carrier IQ’s software. As 141 million handsets own this software, users shouldn’t hope for a huge amount.

Carrier IQ has strongly denied these allegations. Carrier IQ is saying that they just provide the software.

Sony Ericsson Nozomi supposedly official images surfaces

Generally, we do not expect any new releases in the month of December as mobile makers are anxious it could upset the sales of their existing products, but we cannot stopping the flames of rumors.

At the moment, the latest rumor is that some official images of the forthcoming Sony Ericsson Nozomi are present on the internet. That handset, which is anticipated to unmask itself at MWC in February 2012, will probably sport a 12 MP snapper, 720p display &, as obvious from the images, a remarkably thin body.

The Nozomi will be the first-ever Sony Ericsson Phone to work on the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Unfortunately, we can’t verify the legitimacy of the leaked pictures.

Australian court takes back the ban on the Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1, Apple expected to appeal soon

The Australian appeals court appeared to be in agreement with Samsung's request that prohibition of the slate from being sold in Australia was a bit of a cruel penalty on the South Korean’s company.  According to the now Gizmodo Australia, the ruling has been reversed by the Australian Federal Court. Apple has swiftly decided to take a strong action & they have declared that Apple's intention is to appeal again the judgment.

Apple made a request that the prior ban should stay active until the plea gets filed & the court has approved this petition. Seems like Australian fans will not get Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 anytime soon.

Its official, Nokia Lumia 800 approaching O2 on December 9

O2 users in the United Kingdom can now include the Nokia Lumia 800 in their wish list this Christmas. O2’s official website is showcasing this revolutionary Windows Phone smartphone under the Coming soon category.

Even their Twitter account hints at December 9 as the expected release date. So, we are taking it as official. Sadly, there's not much on the color variants though. We just found the black one listed on the site, but we hope that other colors also get offered soon.

But, Phones4u features black & the cyan variants with O2 contracts, which leads to confusion among consumers. Remember that the cyan variant is a bit costlier than the black one.

Strangely, Carphone Warehouse's official website features O2's Lumia 800 under the “pre-order” category only.

Nokia Drive available only for Lumia handsets only

It is now conformed that Nokia's free satellite navigation application will not be offered to other WP7 phones. And, it is confirmed by a tweet from the Finnish mobile manufacturer's Communications Director. Sadly, the sat nav application is an exclusive property of the Lumia line-up.

 Nokia Drive is an apt and astounding satellite navigation application with maps at no charge & free voice instructions.

It is terrible news for many users who are feeling disappointed. We think that Nokia is missing an opportunity by not licensing this app for other phone makers and should make it accessible as a paid-for application through the Windows Phone souk.

RIM Tests the Bold 9900, Curve 9360 and Curve 9380 for payments via NFC

RIM & Telefonica Digital have declared their intentions to check the Telefonica Wallet for NFC-featured BlackBerry handsets, which can allow payments via an easy tap of the phone on the reader.
The test will happen in Spain.


Local banks & stores are also helping Research in Motion & Telefonica on this trial. This test will include 350 Telefonica workers. With a BlackBerry operating system 7-based gadget, employees will process several transactions which are supposed to be simple, convenient and secure.


This upcoming Wallet will work on the BlackBerry Bold 9900,  BlackBerry Curve 9380 & BlackBerry Curve 9360. The Bold 9360 & Curve 9900 were released a few months back.
The United Kingdom must be getting this innovative virtual Wallet from BlackBerry soon.