Qualcomm has recently announced in an interview that they will release several new versions of their Snapdragon processor in late 2010/early 2011. These will be smaller and faster than current models, and some will even have 2 cores!
The first in the pipeline is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8X50A which is a 45nm version of the current chip, but with a 1.3GHz clockspeed and longer battery life.
The second is the dual-core Snapdragon (8X72) sporting a pair of Scorpion cores at 1.5Ghz. This blazing fast chip will enable flawless 1080p video playback in both smartphones and netbooks. This chip is expected out late 2010, but probably won’t be offered in devices until mid 2011. Hopefully it will be sooner rather than later.
Sharp is unveiling 2 new Android phones with 3D capable screens. The screens don’t require glasses of any kind to get the 3D experience, but if you get the phone too far or too close then the image will appear blurry instead of 3D.
The 2 new phones are named the Galapagos 003SH and 005SH and feature Android 2.2 Froyo, 1GHz Snapdragon processors, 3.8-inch displays as well as the usual Wi-Fi and GPS capabilities.
The cameras are impressive as well with the 003SH sporting a 9.6 megapixel camera that films in 720p. The 005SH will have a slightly less impressive 8MP camera but will also have a slide out qwerty keyboard. Both phones will have microSD slots that hold up to 32GB of extra storage.
The good: The T-Mobile MyTouch 4G features a thin and sturdy design. The Android 2.2 device supports the carrier’s HSPA+ network and offers Wi-Fi calling and mobile hot spot capabilities. The MyTouch 4G also has a 1GHz Snapdragon processor and a 5-megapixel camera.
The bad: Speakerphone volume is too low. We had numerous issues with video calls. The smartphone is a little on the heavy side.
The bottom line: Though video chat isn’t ready for prime time, there’s plenty to love about the T-Mobile MyTouch 4G, including its speed, sleek and sturdy design, and great call quality.
The T-Mobile MyTouch 4G is the latest addition to the carrier’s MyTouch series of Android phones, and it brings a slew of design and feature enhancements. With a more solid build, the Android 2.2 smartphone feels like a premium device and has the goods to back it up, with HSPA+ support, Wi-Fi calling, mobile hot spot capabilities, and a second-gen 1GHz Snapdragon processor, just to name a few. Unfortunately, one of its hallmark features, video chat, doesn’t work all that well, as we were ran into a number of issues. The good news is that there are … Expand full review
The T-Mobile MyTouch 4G is the latest addition to the carrier’s MyTouch series of Android phones, and it brings a slew of design and feature enhancements. With a more solid build, the Android 2.2 smartphone feels like a premium device and has the goods to back it up, with HSPA+ support, Wi-Fi calling, mobile hot spot capabilities, and a second-gen 1GHz Snapdragon processor, just to name a few. Unfortunately, one of its hallmark features, video chat, doesn’t work all that well, as we were ran into a number of issues. The good news is that there are plenty of other great things about the smartphone to occupy you until video chat is ironed out. The MyTouch 4G is fast, sleek, and delivers great call quality, making it a great alternative if you don’t need a keyboard or dislike the bulkiness of the T-Mobile G2. The T-Mobile MyTouch 4G will be available November 3 for $199.99 with a two-year contract.
HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 2.0 Mbps Phone with Android OS, v2.1 (Eclair), upgradable 2GB storage, 512MB RAM, 512MB ROM internal memory, microSD support. AMOLED capacitive touchscreenscreen, 16M colour depth with 480 x 800 pixels resolution and 3.70 inch screen size. Acer Touch 3D UI v4.0 ,Accelerometer sensor for auto-rotate ,Proximity sensor for auto turn-off ,Touch sensitive controls Main Camera resolution 5 MP [ 2560 x 1920 pixels ] . Geo-tagging, face and smile detection, autofocus.
The second is the dual-core Snapdragon (8X72) sporting a pair of Scorpion cores at 1.5Ghz. This blazing fast chip will enable flawless 1080p video playback in both smartphones and netbooks. This chip is expected out late 2010, but probably won’t be offered in devices until mid 2011. Hopefully it will be sooner rather than later.
