There is another Android handset joining the Mobile party today and it will be known as the HTC Wildfire. The HTC Wildfire is a smaller, slimmer, cheaper version of the hugely popular HTC Desire and promises to bring Android functionality to the masses. With the Wildfire you get all the great APP’s associated with Google’s platform, without the high costs that you get from the likes of Apple. We think it’s great and if you get even half of the stuff that is on the Desire then it’s a good thing. There is no firm release date as yet, but word on the street is that it will be available by the end of June 2010. As soon as we get a concrete date we will be sure to let you guys know. We had a good play with it today and we have to say that we were very impressed with all that it was able to do. Prices will be between £100 and £200 for this baby, so reserve one quickly as it is expected to sell fast… very fast.
The Newly announced Nokia N8 is set to take over from the Nokia N97 as Nokia’s leading smartphone. We have to say that it looks very sleek indeed. Although the lack of a qwerty keyboard may but some of the old school phone users off a little bit. The Nokia N8 sports a 3.5 inch multi touch screen, thanks to the Symbian OS upgrade to version 3.0. This will also allow multitasking, and with 256MB of Ram it should make light work of running the multiple apps that you are likely to download.
But that is not the best part of the N8. We think that the deal breaker is the rather impressive 12 megapixxel camera with support for HD recording. What’s more you can even play the footage that you capture back via the HDMI port that the phone is also equipped with. For a full Nokia N8 review check out the link mentioned here. From what we gather, this looks to be the vbery best handset that Nokia has to offer. It is due to be released later this year and although Apple is now the king of style, Nokia is showing that it will not lie down without a fight.
The Sensible HTC Sense UI
HTC is a great mobile phone manufacturer and developer based in Taiwan. The HTC line of phones is always easy to use and handle thanks to the innovative visions of HTC’s programmers and developers. The user interface is perfectly matched which allows users to make full use of a device’s abilities and functions.
No matter how good a device may be, if the interface makes it hard to use, then all those features are a waste. On the other hand, a simple device with a good interface will provide the user with an amazing experience. This is the reason why interface design is very important. HTC’s latest line of mobile phones showcases the HTC TouchFLO 3D user interface. As expected, initial reaction points it to be very impressive.
Touch Screens and Interface
User interface technology has gone a long way since the standardization of having touch screens for most mobile phone and on almost all smart phones; the ability to tap the screen and drag objects around with your finger has pushed the imaginations of designers even more.
The TouchFLO 3D
The TouchFLO 3D is the successor of the original TouchFLO user interface used by older HTC mobile phones. TouchFLO was received warmly by many people because it is so easy to use, and the way it utilizes the touch screen is so intuitive that there is no need to be told what to do. The 3D upgrade is more than just a visual upgrade; it also expanded the functions of the interface itself.
HTC Sense Logic
It seems that HTC has a very simple rule when it comes to designing interfaces, make it easy to use and make it look good. Now, test users are not complaining, truly HTC Sense has made sure that all HTC mobile devices are not just good to look at, but are easy to handle.
The LG-KM900, better known as the LG Arena utilizes a new user interface developed by LG. This new interface is labeled the S-Class Touch is a touch screen interface that utilizes many basic touch screen input commands in order to deliver a smooth and intuitive interface navigation experience.
Nothing So New
While the S-Class Touch is ultimately unoriginal, it serves it purpose well enough to warrant a tip of the hat. While other people may criticize LG for not being bolder in trying out newer things, the old adage still remains; do not fix what is not broken. The S-Class Touch does its job well and LG is likely to use this system in its upcoming mobile phones as well.
Scrolling is Fun
Touch interfaces naturally require the user to tap and glide their finger across the screen in order to move around or access objects. The same idea works for the S-Class touch UI. By sliding your finger, you can access any of four different and fully customizable home screens. While this number is two less than the more often used cube style interface, four is easier to manage. Content is then displayed in a reel-type presentation, with items moving vertically for selection.
The S-Class Feeling
The S-Class touch user interface is significantly complemented by the hardware of the LG-KM900. You can navigate quickly and easily with no graphical slowdowns or significant load times. The reason why other user interfaces have it though is because other mobile phones are unable to support the rapid input of commands and the processor is too slow.
Thanks to the advanced hardware of the KM900, the system responds rapidly to each and every single tap. This combination of proper hardware with excellent interface design creates a very smooth and pleasant experience when using the S-Class Touch UI.
Google’s mobile operating software is the Android and it is one powerful and impressive piece of software technology. The first advantage of the Android is based on the truth that Google already has a plethora of useful applications and software that are readily installed or are compatible for use with the Android system. What is more important is the fact that these software and applications are very useful and practical to have on either a desktop or a mobile phone.
The Google Applications
Google applications are churning out each day, one more innovative and impressive than the last. To begin with, Google already has a lot of existing software technology. Google Mail is one of the most powerful and reliable e-mail service providers online. Google Maps has some of the most detailed and updated maps you can find on the internet. The span of Google Maps is so broad that it is being used by many major companies and governments all over the world. YouTube was originally an independent company that was integrated under Google’s wings. Now it is the world’s largest video uploading and sharing sites online. The best thing is that the Google Android has all these features.
The Special Android
The Android is not just powerful because of its applications. It is also because of how the Android software was coded that makes it a truly versatile operating system. Users of mobile phones are more than happy to have an android running because it runs applications and software fast.
The Android Advantage
It also does not bog down like other mobile operating systems and it makes good use of the mobile phone hardware. Memory allocation and processing is streamlined with the Google Android. If you have never had an Android smart phone, it would be a good idea to get one now.
Windows Mobile Operating System
Most PC users know Microsoft Windows. It is one of the most commonly used operating systems all over the world. This is why it comes to no surprise that Microsoft also developed Windows Mobile for mobile devices. This started with pocket PCs due to the growing need to access Microsoft Office applications without the need for a laptop or any other device.
Mobile Office
By allowing users to do their work from their mobile device, the presence of mobile offices was cemented by the presence of Windows mobile. This allowed useful desktop publishing software like Word and Excel to be used on mobile devices. Word documents, spreadsheets and even slide show presentations can be made on the go. Versatility and functionality are the two main reasons why mobile offices are indispensable to the modern office worker.
Quick History
Windows mobile has been in use since April 2000. Originally made for pocket PCs, later incarnations of Windows mobile was made for use with mobile phones, smart phones, media players and on board vehicle computers. The first few functions of Windows mobile included basic Microsoft Office programs, a media player and an electronic book reader. Throughout the years the functions of Windows mobile was extended and enhanced further.
Windows Mobile Today
The latest version of Windows Mobile is version 6.5. This current version supports a great majority of online and networking capabilities, GPS functions, and many others. What people are really looking forward to is the upcoming Windows Mobile version 7.
From the rumors and leaks that are spreading, Microsoft’s new OS will be incorporating some high end touch-based features that incorporate dual touch controls. Aside from that, the change of the interface will be enormous as compared to the slight graphical improvements done until now.
Microsoft has already confirmed some of the rumours that are spreading on the internet. With this new operating system, version 7 is bound to change the way Windows Mobile is seen by the public.
