Norton Mobile Utilities Beta

Norton Mobile Utilities Beta (for Android)Since its introduction for DOS nearly thirty years ago, Norton Utilities has carved out a space for itself as definitive utility software for the PC. With Norton Mobile Utilities Beta (Free), Android device owners now have the power to analyze, organize, and optimize the software on their smartphones. Whether you're uninstalling apps, stopping them in their tracks, tracking mobile data usage, or unpacking detailed information about your mobile phone and OS, Mobile Utilities is your Swiss Army Knife.

Granted, it is an economy model. Its four applications—Device, Usage, Installer, and Apps—are a far cry from the 14 featured in the original Utilities Suite written for DOS and Windows 3.1, and its capabilities are largely available already. However, Norton Mobile Utilities is a free app (the software for DOS cost $80). Unifying a host of otherwise disparate tools in one app backed by the Norton name, Mobile Utilities deserves a spot on your smartphone.

Device
For Android propeller heads, the Device module is your toolbox. Want to know about your phone's CPU? (My Galaxy S has an "ARMv7 Processor rev 2 v71"). Or perhaps the temperature at which it runs? (80.6 degrees Fahrenheit for me). How about the signal strength of your service provider? (My T-Mobile service: "-73 dbm 20 asu," for what it's worth). And that's just the System Information screen.

Norton also includes some terrific real-time charts that'll help you visualize your battery and CPU usage, memory, network up and down speeds, and internal storage capacity. Most of it's overkill, but for the technically-inclined, Norton serves up more detailed information than you'll find in your Android Settings, though it still cannot rival the specificity of SeePU.

Usage
If Norton Mobile Utilities Beta's Device module is for the geeks, Usage is for everyone else. Mobile data plans aren't cheap, so any tool that lets you track your talk, SMS, and data usage deserves a mental bookmark. Norton lets you specify a plan, add a billing start date, and enter voice and data caps. Because you can browse previous usage (I went back to the start of May), Usage makes for a penny-wise roamer. There's also automation in Usage that Norton doesn't deliver elsewhere. For example, under Settings I set up a Usage Alert that would automatically notify me if I exceeded three-quarters of my usage (as defined by my plan).

Installer
Installer will be incredibly useful for 10 percent of Android device users and incredibly confusing for the other 90 percent. The reason is, you don't need it if you get apps from the Android Market. However, for those who dare to dip outside the Market and either transfer rogue apps from their desktop or download them directly to their phone as .APK files, Norton Mobile Utilities' Installer will spare you headaches. If you have a .APK file on your SD card, Installer finds it and lets you install it by tapping the name (it will even delete the .APK if you ask it to). I tested it using the PCMag 2011 Fastest Mobile Networks field test software, the Sensorly's Field Test. It made the process easy, though most Android users will probably never know or care.

Apps
Of Norton Mobile Utilities Beta's four modules, the Apps component has the broadest appeal. It's not that Norton Mobile Utilities does that much more than is already included with "Manage applications" (Settings/Applications/Manage Applications), but rather that it makes that functionality deeper and easier to find.

When I opened the Apps module on my Galaxy S Android phone, I could easily see that four of my eight applications that were running. Clicking "Show System" adds system processes (34 for me) to the mix. Norton lets you quit apps individually by clicking an "X," or end them all by tapping "Stop Running Apps." I can see how the ability to batch-quit could be useful if you're a bit of an app hoarder and all those Angry Birds are egging your phone's performance. Also useful is the ability to open, uninstall, or reveal detailed information (including the version number, location, permissions, memory usage, and even battery usage) about an app simply by clicking it.

While I think the batch-quit functionality deserves praise, I would have loved to see the Apps module do more. As it stands, there isn't a distinction between apps or services, so I'd warn against tampering with system "apps." Along the same lines, I would have loved to see Norton bring un-delete to Android (remember the original version of Norton Utilities for DOS had UnErase). As it stands, the Apps module feels more like Norton's take on Advanced Task Killer—useful if unremarkable.

Utilities Made Easy
Don't think of Norton Mobile Utilities Beta (for Android) as heir to the company's comprehensive desktop utility software. It doesn't need to be. Despite the capability of today's smartphones, thankfully there isn't the need for such maintenance. Instead Mobile Utilities makes sense as an "app." It's free, simple, and gathers tools otherwise scattered across system settings and third-party apps. Already a solid beta, Norton Mobile Utilities should also get even better: The company intends to add storage optimization, greater widget customization, and monthly Wi-Fi usage monitoring in the coming weeks. However, if you want a useful maintenance tool for your Android device, don't bother waiting—download Norton Mobile Utilities Beta (for Android) today.

More Mobile Utilities:
• Norton Mobile Utilities Beta (for Android)
• The Missing Sync for Android 1.4
• doubleTwist 2.6
• Google Android 1.5
• Apple iPhone OS 3.0

GateGuru for Android

GateGuru (for Android)
Pros
Clean UI. Integrates with Tripit and Kayak for flight details, Gowalla, Foursquare, Twitter, and Facebook for sharing. Checkpoint wait time estimates. Tips, reviews, and deals. Airport maps.
Cons
Tips would be more useful if GateGuru added recommendations from established location-based social networking sites such as Foursquare. Airport maps deserve a shortcut on the home screen.
Bottom Line
GateGuru (for Android) is an app to pack: It will help you navigate airports, anticipate wait times, find the freshest food, and travel with greater confidence.

Imagine this grim scene: You have a three-hour layover at LaGuardia and the unenviable choice between the Auntie Anne's or the sports bar—which option is least apt to inflict irreversible damage on your stomach lining? With GateGuru (for Android) you can use your smartphone to save yourself the plight of past LaGuardia travelers. User-submitted reviews help you ferret out the best grub, tips enable you to spot a deal on that day-old pretzel, and airport maps and checkpoint wait times will spare you from extending your tenure. Add integration with social networking sites for real-time status updates (to satiate your friends' schadenfreude) and tie-ins to KAYAK and Tripit for flight details, and GateGuru proves a gracious travel companion in the least hospitable airport.

Credentials, Connections, and High Flyers
Of the app's four main modules—Trips, Account, High Flyers, and Airports—you'll probably spend most of your time taxying the Airports section, but that doesn't mean you shouldn't go exploring. While GateGuru doesn't require users set up an account to use the app, if you're interested in managing travel and social networking tie-ins, you can sign up through the Account section ("User") of the app. From here you can also connect with Facebook, Twitter, Foursquare, and Gowalla to share updates on the social networks or sign into Tripit or KAYAK to see your flight information from GateGuru ("Connect"). You can even post your own suggestions ("Reviews & Tips") or tabulate the points you've earned through activity ("Scores").

The Trips and High Flyers sections build on those features. In High Flyers, you can access the leaderboard and view Global champs (forget Mayors, "60MinuteMan" is "Captain" of GateGuru) or filter to your Facebook friends. Meanwhile, Trips automatically retrieves itineraries from KAYAK or Tripit (registered through Accounts).

Plenty of Coverage
As useful as the previous modules may be, Airports is the hub of the app, and indispensible to your LaGuardia layover. GateGuru includes impressive airport coverage, especially for the domestic traveler: Despite cautious international support (just 6 in Asia and 7 in Europe), GateGuru has entries for 94 airports in the United States. You can either browse the entire list ("All"), filter by your location ("Nearby"), or search by an airport code or city name ("Search"). Clicking on an airport—I used New York LaGuardia Airport for my testing—opened a fresh screen with tabs for Terminals, Checkpoints, Reviews, and Tips.

Sony Ericsson C510

The Sony Ericsson C510 is a stylishly designed mobile phone and is packed full of the highest quality imaging technologies. The C510 is the most affordable Cyber-shot mobile phone to date making it more accessible to the consumer. Measurements for this exciting and fashionable phone are 107mm x 47mm x 12.5mm and weighs only 92g making for a great handset to be used with ease and to be carried or stored easily. With the 2.2 inch TFT screen displaying over 262k colours with screen resolutions of 240 x 320 pixels any photos taken will look crisp and very clear. We believe the Sony Ericsson C510 mobile phone will be hard to put down, what with call times available of up to a massive 10 hours plus video call time up to over 2 hours with stand-by time of up to 400 hours.

Sony Ericsson C510 Review – Camera & Imaging

Now we'll get down to the real feature that is at the heart of this fantastic mobile phone and that is the Sony Ericsson's C510 imaging qualities. The 3.2 mega-pixel camera function comes with the highest of quality features which include 3.2x digital zoom to zoom on the more distance of objects, Face Detection meaning the phone will automatically focus on the faces in the photo, Smile Shutter this feature will the camera automatically take a photo when the subject smiles, there is a Photo Light to brighten those darker surroundings, Photo Fix this feature will adjust the light and contrast after the picture has been taken, Auto-Focus, Geo Tagging and Picture Blooging allowing the user to put their photos on-line in seconds. Recording video footage is also a great a feature as the C510 mobile phone has video recording capabilities. With the video function there is a photo like the camera light to brighten dull and dark environments plus the Video Blogging technology enabling the user to share their footage with friends and family by putting them on-line within moments. Enjoying video streaming is possible also on the handset. There is an illuminated short cut key that offers fast and easy access to the camera feature. To view any images captured on the elegant Sony Ericsson C510 mobile phone in either portrait or landscape mode the user just simply needs to rotate the handset.

Sony Ericsson C510 Review – Music Entertainment

For entertainment quality besides the brilliant 3.2 mega-pixel camera feature the user can enjoy the built-in music/media player system on the Sony C510 mobile phone. There is an FM Radio with RDS technology, Bluetooth Stereo with A2DP technology, Album Art, Mega-Bass to really give those tunes more a kick and tone, Muisc Tones in MP3 and AAC music formats, PlayNow enabling the user to download music straight to their phone and TrackID allowing the user to record a few seconds of a track and have all the details of the artist and album sent to the handset within seconds. The user can make their new C510 Cyber-shot mobile phone sound unique by choosing a ring-tone of their choice with Music Tones function. There is only 100 mega-bytes of built-in internal memory with a memory card support for a Memory Stick Micro M2 which will provide a huge amount of storage space for all the users photo's, videos, music and downloads.

Sony Ericsson C510 Review – Internet & Connectivity

Accessing the internet from a mobile phone is a way of life these days and more and more people are using their mobile phones facilities. The C510 uses the built-in WAP 1.2.1, WAP 2.0 XHTML, Web Feeds and Access NetFront web browsing technologies all which a speedy connection to net and a marvellous quality of service. Connectivity technologies included to provide a smashing service and speedy data and transfer rates are Synchronisation, Modem, Bluetooth, USB Support, USB Mass Storage and PictBridge. The networks supported on the C510 are GSM-GPRS-EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS/HSPA-850/1900/2100 enabling the user use their C510 mobile phone whilst abroad.

Sony Ericsson C510 – Messaging Services

Sending a message is a great way to stay in contact with friends and family the user can choose from the following options of services. SMS, MMS (multi-media messaging), Instant Messaging with the assistance of Predictive Text Input, Exchange ActiveSync and Emailing. Which ever service the user chooses they can get their messages, pictures or even videos sent in no time at all.

Sony Ericsson C510 Review – Gaming & Applications

Another form of entertainment to the user is the gaming facilities supplied on the fabuloous Sony Ericsson C510 mobile phone. The user can choose to play the Java and 3D games available and with the Motion Gaming technology the user can really get into the game interactively. YouTube has become ever so popular and now users can access this site instantly from their mobile phone and can enjoy viewing and save clips.

Application tools are a fantastic way to stay organised and stay on route to any destination with the tools available on the Sony C510. The Google Maps feature ensures the user will be get lost, the Tasks, Timer, Alarm Clock, Flight Mode and Calculator tools to name a few are all there to benefit and assist the user with most tasks at hand.

Sony Ericsson C510 Review – Summary

The Sony Ericsson C510 Cyber-shot mobile phone really is a competitor with camera phones. Ok the Sony Ericsson C905 mobile phone features an 8.1 mega-pixel camera the C510 really does feature the same highest imaging technologies along with the Sony Ericsson C902i. The Sony C510 has style and elegance packed full of the latest technologies and entertainment qualities and is more affordable than other leading mobile phones.

Sony Ericsson Aino

Sony Ericsson Aino, the long awaited PS3 phone with its large 3 inch touch screen and the ability to stream content from your PS3 wherever you are. Sony announced this device in May 2009 and is said to be “coming soon”. The exterior is found not to be outstanding nor does is have the wow factor. The Sony Ericsson Aino is available in obsidian black and luminous white colour choices. When the Sony Ericsson is in its closed position it has an unassuming look. Is this the phone of your dreams or does it leave you wanting more? The device is made that bit more tempting with its Remote Play Feature which was initially developed for PSP. The unfortunate thing is that this is not a real PSP phone as the user is not able to actually play games only allowing the user to turn the PS3 on and off using their Sony Ericsson Aino. The SE Aino has the ability to enable users to control and access media content on Playstation 3 just about anywhere from their phone.

The bundled charging stand allows the Sony Ericsson Aino to connect automatically to a Playstation 3 gaming system. Users can access music, film, TV shows on their PSM via the Aino. Sony Ericsson have made the Aino that bit more tempting by including WI-FI® for both high speed internet connections and GPS.

The large 3 inch display of the Sony Ericsson Aino is the first to sport a widescreen and touch screen display but the touch screen is only usable in the multimedia part of the menu and with the camera interface. There is an impressive 8 mega pixel camera with the usual benefits of 16x digital zoom, auto focus, flash, face detection and video record. The Aino includes stereo Bluetooth, A-GPS and an 8GB microSD™ card. Sony Ericsson have chosen to have a microSD™ card slot, does this mean the end of the memory stick? The Sony Ericsson Aino is the third phone from the company that has the touch screen feature, following the Xperia X1 and the Satio. The Sony Ericsson Aino draws its power from a 100 mAh Li-Po battery, giving 13 hours GSM talk time, 4 and a half hours 3G talk time, 380 hours GSM standby and 1.7 hours 3G video call time. The SE Aino weighs 134 grams and is 15.5 mm thick, so its fat as well as heavy.

Sony Ericsson Aino - Construction and Design

The Sony Ericsson Aino has the look of a full touch design and is rather compact. There are no keys on the front panel and has the slimness of other touch screen devices. There are touch screen functions but these are limited when using some multimedia parts of the menu. These functions have been seen before in the LG KF750 Secret. The fast port is on the left side and the volume rocker, (which doubles as a zoom lever) and the camera button are on the right side. The microphone pinhole and the loudspeaker grill are on the bottom of the device. On the top of the Sony Ericsson Aino handset is the lock key. The camera is located on the back of the device but is not protected with a lens cover. When the slider is fully opened you reveal a key pad and the Sony Ericsson Aino handset then becomes an incredibly long handset.

Sony Ericsson Aino - Applications

The touch screen capabilities of the Sony Ericsson Aino are limited to a new and specially designed multimedia menu. The user interface is Flash-based. The Aino at first glance looks like other Sony Ericsson phones of the past 24 months, and like the Sony Ericsson Yari the interface has had updates. The Sony Ericsson Aino is equipped with the latest Walkman player 3.0 as does the Sony Ericsson Yari. The FM radio has touch optimised user interface and is possibly the best amongst mobile FM receivers. The Aino Camera menu is operated by touch and according to press info the Aino should be able to take 8 mega pixel photos and capture VGA video at 30 fps. The interface is similar to other touch camera user interfaces like the Xperia X1 and G900. The Sony Ericsson Aino has an integrated GPS receiver that has the function of assisted start. Wayfinder is the navigation software that comes with the Aino and Google Maps™ 3.0 is also included.

The Sony Ericsson Aino has the same web browser as the Yari, an updated version of the NetFront 3.5 mobile browser. Web pages are accessed quicker and zoom levels are found to give comfortable reading. The NetFront 3.5 web browser operates in full screen mode with features such as mini-map, enter an address, favourites and downloads.

Sony Ericsson Aino - Summary

Overall we really like the Sony Ericsson Aino, with its compatibility with the PS3 it is bringing something different to the mobile phone market. But just because it has this feature the phone has not been compromised in other areas. It still has a decent camera and will let you browse the internet.

Samsung C3050

Samsung C3050 is a revolutionary slider mobile phone from Samsung. It is a truly attractive mid range mobile phone with all features you can expect for the price you are paying. It weights only 86g and you will never even remember that you have a mobile phone in your pocket. For a slider phone, the dimensions of 97 x 47.3 x 14.9 mm are truly attractive. The C3050 supports quad band 2G GSM networks and hence, it can be used worldwide. If you are looking for a stylish phone with basic multimedia features without much of technical options to enjoy using the phone, then Samsung C3050 is right for you.

Samsung C3050 has a 2-inch TFT screen that can display 65K colors. At 120 x 160 pixels resolution, you can get brighter images under good lighting conditions. As with any slider phone, you can find the call keys and D pad navigation pad at the bottom of the screen. The C3050 looks and feels pretty small and the outer frame makes the screen look much smaller. The phonebook can store as much as 1000 entries with the ability to store 30 calls for each type of call log. As with any mid range phone, if you are going to use the Samsung C3050 especially for calling purposes, you will be impressed by the call quality. The Speaker on the phone also performs well.

There is a primary VGA camera that can be used to take decent quality pictures. There is no self portrait mirror or LED that can be normally expected from a Samsung phone. However, since the camera is not a megapixel camera, Samsung might have eliminated the additional features. You can't expect anything more than basic quality images from a VGA camera. However, since the Samsung C3050 is just for basic mobile phone users, you must be satisfied with this camera.

The messaging features of Samsung C3050 are good to use. Just slide this Samsung handset to start using the alphanumeric keypad with well placed keys. The MMS and email messaging facilities are also available. GPRS and EDGE support with Samsung C3050 makes it possible to browse the Internet. The WAP browser is simply basic, but it should be convenient for you to browse some websites and take a look at the mails you have got. As with any modern day mobile phones, the Samsung C3050 supports both polyphonic and MP3 ringtones. You can use the stored ringtones or get more tones from your friends or using the Internet. Bluetooth connectivity enables file sharing between devices in a specific range and you can use USB to connect the phone to a computer.

The Samsung C3050 does not disappoint you when it comes to entertainment option because you can find an FM radio on it. This can be used to listen to your favorite channels wherever you go. There are games available on the C3050. If you want more, you can always use the Internet to download more. The internal memory is just 15MB which is definitely not sufficient for an passionate mobile phone user, but you can use the microSD slot that offers an extension of up to 8GB memory.

The battery used in the Samsung C3050 is a standard Li-Ion 800 mAh battery providing 340 hours of standby time and 7 hours of talk time. As the Samsung C3050 is not essentially a multimedia phone, the battery is sufficient even for those who get frequent calls. The mobile tracker feature of Samsung C3050 deserves a special mention since not all midrange mobile phones have this feature. The organizer applications are just basic and useful. The Samsung C3050 is a great midrange phone for those who can't afford other high end phones, but still need a phone with all features.

Wi-Fi Motorola Xoom

The good news is that the 3G-less Xoom will be available from March 27and will cost $599, a price match to the equivalent iPad 2. The bad news is that Motorola still hasn't fixed some of the issues with the Xoom, and the 3G version still costs more than the equivalent iPad.

The Wi-Fi only Xoom comes with 32GB of on-board storage and costs just as much as a 32GB Wi-Fi iPad: $599. Although Motorola pushed for a price match, the entry price for a 16GB iPad is $100 cheaper at $499. Motorola didn't introduce a third model of the Xoom with only 16GB of storage, but perhaps it should have, considering the $499 iPad is the model flying off the shelves the quickest.

Spec-by-spec comparison of five competing tablets.Pricing aside, Motorola still hasn't fixed some of the issues with the Xoom meant to give it an edge over the iPad. Motorola's press release says a beta version of Adobe Flash 10.2 will be available as a download, not preloaded onto the Wi-Fi Xoom. Last week Motorola announced the 3GXoom will get a software update that will support an upcoming Adobe Flash Player 10.2.

Essentially though, the original Xoom still has no Flash support, a month after the original tablet was released. However, Adobe said a beta version of Flash Player 10.2 for Android will be available on March 18 for current Xoom owners, and it will probably come bundled on the Wi-Fi-only Xoom later this month.

Motorola also didn't address another ardent issue: SD card support. The Xoom touts memory expansion via SD cards, but the slot is still unusable due to lack of software support. Again, Motorola gave no clear indication whether this issue would be addressed by the time the Wi-Fi only Xoom arrives next week.

Motorola's Xoom does indeed have better cameras and more RAM memory (see a comparison chart) than the iPad 2, but Apple's tablet is much thinner and lighter (some reviewers called the Xoom obesein comparison). Finally, the iPad 2 has the advantage of a more mature App Store, with thousands of apps in comparison to a few dozen on the Xoom. This is why even the price-match Wi-Fi Motorola Xoom won't trump the iPad 2 any time soon.

Motorola Xoom 32Gb 3G

The Motorola Xoom is the first Android 3.0 tablet to hit the market. That makes it the first Android tablet to ship with an OS that's designed especially for big screens, and that's why it's so exciting. Every tech gadget must be judged solely on what it provides, its purpose in life, and whether it will help you accomplish tasks and enjoy your media. With the Motorola Xoom, it's too easy to make constant iPad (and iPad 2) comparisons. Can you purchase movies as easily? Does the screen get as grimy? Does it cost more?

• Read: Android 3.0 review

Yet, the Xoom is the first Android 3.0 tablet, the first really powerful tablet with a dual-core processor, and a sleek, 10.1-inch slate that is easy on the eyes.

Our colleagues at T3.com grabbed some Motorola Xoom video footage which you can watch below.

There's no question the Xoom is a brilliant tablet, one that is incredibly flexible in terms of media you can put on the device.

With a 5-megapixel front camera and a 2-megapixel rear-facing camera, 32GB of local storage (plus a potential for more SD storage after the next software update), 1GB of RAM, 4G support once the LTE roll-out starts and after a software upgrade, and 10-hours of battery life, the Xoom has the hardware specifications to make you sit up and take notice.

Plus, the new Android 3.0 tablet interface lives and breathes in the open source world.

Frankly, the Motorola Xoom blows the Samsung Galaxy Tab out of the water, and that is saying something. We'll keep our iPad comparisons to a minimum (hey, if you wanted one of those you would have bought one by now, right?) and ratchet down our comparisons to the iPad 2 which ships in the UK on 25 March.

The Xoom is the best Android tablet around and a device that is well worth serious consideration.

However, before we go any further, we need to address pricing - the Motorola Xoom is currently available for pre-order for £499. The 3G version is set to cost £100 more at £599.

The next-best Android tablet, the Samsung Galaxy Tab, costs £399.00 without a contract, which is quite a bit lower than the Xoom. And, the Apple iPad 2 will start at £429.00 for the Wi-Fi-only version, so the Xoom is expensive.

Yet, our overall impression testing the device is that it is a notable upgrade from every other Android model, including the Dell Streak series. The heart and soul of this tablet is the new Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) OS, which ran lightning fast in our tests on the Nvidia Tegra 2 dual-core processor.

And we mean fast: finger swipes registered quickly and accurately, and the few games available ran smoothly.

Android 3.0 is a brilliant interface for tablets – much more flexible than iOS in that you can drop widgets all over your homescreens, and more responsive and even better suited for reading books and playing games.

The Xoom even touts this fact in the Google Books app: there's a cool page flipping animation.

The Xoom has a decidedly PC-like UI in that you can press a button to see all open apps (unfortunately, you can't selectively close them from here but you can close apps through a memory manager under the settings screen), click the clock to see notifications and access settings, and move objects around the screen easier.

Motorola Wilder

Motorola Wilder touchscreen budget phone is teenager-proof

Motorola's bodacious new Wilder touchscreen phone will be available from the Carphone Warehouse this July, priced at an awesomely modest £49.95. It's targeting the feature phone at teenagers, throwing around phrases like "get into the action" and "live life for the moment" in a bid to make it appear cool. It makes us think of Billy Wilder, which probably says more about us than we'd like.

For a fifty quid phone it's reasonably kitted out. A 2.8-inch touchscreen adorns most of the front, but there's also a separate notification bar at the bottom for displaying information. We can see why that might work on a clamshell like the Motorola Gleam, but it seems a little superfluous here. There's a 2-megapixel camera with video recording. Most party-hearty teenagers will be quite happy taking blurry pictures of illicit late-night shindigs with that -- let's not forget it's still a better camera than the first few iPhones came with.

The nondescript (but not Android) OS has a number of built-in apps including social networking favourites like Facebook, Twitter and MySpace (all the places teens don't use any more), YouTube, plus a range of games and apps including Tetris, Game of Life, Need For Speed and Soundhound. The Opera Mini Web browser is built in, but there's no 3G or Wi-Fi, so surfing and video watching could be painfully slow. There's no mention of being able to add new apps, so we're guessing that's about it. It's rounded out with an FM radio and MP3 player and up to 32GB storage on memory cards.

The Wilder is splash and dust-resistant which means it should withstand the rigours of being attached to a moist, dirty teenager. We don't have details of which tariffs the phone will be available on, but presumably parents and teens alike will want something cheap and text-heavy. Will cheapo phones such as the Wilder and Vodafone Smart appease techie teens or will they hold out for an iPhone, Atrix or HTC Sensation? Check out the video and see what you think.

LG KS365

The latest offering from the house of LG is KS365, which is a mobile phone with touch and slide functionality. The combination of full QWERTY keyboard along with bright touch screen display makes LG KS365 quite an appealing handset. The features of the handset can be easily accessed with mild finger touches, while the texters will enjoy the power of fast typing. The design of the mobile phone is eye-catching, and it is available in vibrant colours such as red, blue and pink. It seems that feminine gender will find this device more attractive than men. The manufacturer does not disappoint its male customers either as it has introduced another model called the GD550, which is all black and metallic-finish device.

Apart from exciting looks, LG KS365 includes certain key features such as shortcuts to social networking, mobile internet, microSD™ card slot, integrated media player, 2 mega pixel camera, and a lot more. The intention of create this device seems to provide the users with fun and easy-to-use kind of experience. However, do not expect any high-end mobile functionality as the handset lacks 3G and WLAN. The mobile may not be as feature-rich as LG Cookie Music but it definitely has its own charm that will curve its own niche.

LG KS365 – Network and Connectivity
No matter a phone is equipped with high-end features, it will not be accepted by the users if the network reception is not good. As of now, there are no such reports on KS365 that it is having network problems. The users are enjoying conversations without any unwanted disruption of connection. However, the network support is nothing extraordinary as it just supports 2G network of GSM 900/ 1800/ 1900. The absence of 3G might restrict its reach, but it seems that the manufacturer has deliberately done so to maintain the affordability of the handset. It has got a browser support of WAP 2.0/xHTML, HTML and supports mobile internet. It has access to class 10 GPRS and EDGE that provide the connectivity speed of 32-48 kbps and 236.8 kbps respectively. As there is no HSDPA or WLAN, do not expect high speed browsing with LG KS365. For transferring data to other compatible devices, one can use USB v2.0 and Bluetooth® v2.0. It means that exchanging media files and some applications can be done conveniently.

LG KS365 – Display and Design
The KS365 is one of the most vibrant and attractive looking mobile phone released by LG this year. The handset is available is stunning set of colors like pink, red and blue and the combination of colors with its touch screen display looks amazing. This is a touch and slide device, and it can be slid-open by pushing the screen towards left. On sliding the phone, the full QWERTY keyboard appears, and its colorful presence enhances the appeal. The front panel of the phone includes the display screen and below that you will find seven major functioning keys along with the navigation button. The navigation button is placed at the center and between that the ‘OK’ key is placed. The other six keys include Select, Back, Call, End, Menu and Clear keys. The display screen is of 2.4 inches, and it provides touch screen dialing facility. The display boasts 256,000 colours and a resolution of 240 x 320 pixels. The phone measures 101.5 x 51 x 16.8 mm and weighs 111 grams, which shows it is quite convenient to carry.

LG KS365 – the Memory
Another crucial element of a mobile phone is its storage capacity. KS365 boasts a decent memory that can store up to 1000 phone book entries and call records of fifty dialed, received and missed calls. However, for storing different applications and media files, the phone definitely needs the power of additional memory support, and it is available in the form of microSD™ card slot that allows memory capacity to expand up to 16 GB. You will not get any memory card at the time of purchase, and hence you need to buy it separately as per your requirement. The support up to 16 GB is quite decent in terms of the features and functionalities of the handset.

LG KS365 – the Camera
The importance of multimedia features is immense in the mobile phones. These devices are not just used for communication, but also as entertainment tools. Therefore, the devices are capable of playing music, videos and click images. LG KS365 is also loaded with some multimedia features and the prime feature among them is its camera. It comes with a 2 mega pixel camera with 1600 x 1200 pixels resolution. It is a quite ordinary camera as nowadays you will find numerous phones with high-end camera features. However, it seems that the phone is made for the budget-conscious buyers, and hence these features are kept moderate. The camera cal record video at QVGA @15 fps and there is no secondary camera.

LG KS365 – Music and Video Player
Other vital media features of LG KS365 is music player and video player that are integrated with the handset. The music player of the phone can play MP3 and eAAC+ files while the video play back is capable of playing MP4 and H.264 files. Both these media players are easy to use and provide good functionalities. Connecting the phone with a headphone enhances the music listening experience for the users. The music lovers can enjoy stereo FM with RDS as well.

Overall, LG KS365 is a good mobile phone if you desire an eye-catching handset with minimum features. However, the affordable price tag should go in its favor and the young section of buyers, especially students may show more enthusiasm to buy this device.

LG KS360

LG KS360 - messaging on the move

The LG KS360 mobile phone is a stylish and compact slide designed handset that comes available in a choice of various fashionable colours which include, black & red, black & silver, titanium & bright blue or a white & soft pink enabling the user to really reflect their personality. Once slid open, what appears to be just a simple looking slide design mobile phone reveals a full QWERTY keypad which is a fantastic surprise to this funky looking handset. The LG KS360 mobile phone comprises a very large 2.4 inch TFT screen displaying 262k colours with 240 320 pixel resolutions making for colourful viewing. The KS360 mobile phone also features touch screen dialling enabling the user to make calls with the minimalist of effort. The handset is such a neat and compact size, it will fit comfortably in any pocket, with dimensions of 101.5 x 51 x 16.8mm and weighs a respectable 108g. Other members of the LG family include the LG KF600 Venus and LG KF700.

LG KS360 - Camera & Imagery

The LG KS360 only features a 2 mega-pixel camera without FLASH which is fairly disappointing for such a stylish and new mobile phone. The camera features a Fixed-Focus function along with Photo settings. The user can use their LG KS360 mobile phone to record video footage which can be instantly played back on the TFT display screen. The video recorder records in MPEG4 and H.263 video format files. The user can benefit from the video settings function to really make most of their camera video imagery.

LG KS360 - Music Player

The LG KS360 has a built-in music player system that supports popular music formats such as, MP3, AAC, AAC+ and eAAC+ formats. The music player system enables the user to keep entertained and listen to their favourite tunes while on the go. Why not jazz up and personalise the LG KS360 mobile phone with a ring-tone, as the selection of ring-tones available on the KS360 include, MP3 tone and 64 polyphonic ring-tones. The LG KS360 mobile phone comes equipped with 15 mega-bytes of internal memory, which isn't a lot of memory at all for a mobile phone these days, but there is a MicroSD™ memory card slot enabling the user to add up to a further 4 Gigabytes of memory. 4 Gigabytes of memory will provide the user with enough memory for around 500 photos depending on resolution.

LG KS360 - Internet & Connectivity

The user can surf the net on their LG KS360 mobile phone as an HTML/XHTML & WAP browser technologies are all provided with this trendy handset. The user can also make the most of the fast and speedy data transfers and speedy connections with the EDGE and GPRS technologies, and connecting to other compatible devices with the Bluetooth® and USB technologies is also straight forward and simple to operate. The KS360 mobile phone operates on a Tri-band network and covers GSM-900/1800/1900 which will enable the user to use their mobile phone while abroad.

LG KS360 - Messaging & Applications

The LG KS360 comes with the usual messaging services we have come to expect with our mobile phones these days which include, SMS, MMS (multi-media messaging), Emailing with the additions of Predictive text and Instant messaging. The emailing service is great for those who do like to use their mobile phone as a business tool also, as it can keep them in touch and up to date with the work load while away from the office.

LG KS360 - Application Tools

Application tools are a great asset on a mobile phone as they are all fantastic features that can help out when necessary, some of the applications provided on the LG KS360 mobile phone include, Touch Screen Dialling, Alarm Clock, Calendar and a QWERTY keyboard. For a full detailed listing of the tools provided please check out the specifications list below.

LG KS360 - Gaming

The user can really keep boredom at bay for those long and dull journeys especially the trains with the embedded Java and downloadable games on the LG KS360. The games are a great source of entertainment and amusement, but please check before downloading any games as there may be a small cost involved for this particular service.

LG KS360 - Summary

While the LG KS360 looks cool and funky and features a superb and surprising QWERTY keyboard, we are a little disappointed in the camera feature/function and the music player system, especially as these features are not as good as other mobile phones that are available on the market, and surprising considering the LG KS360 is geared towards the younger consumers. But none the less it is an ok mobile phone with definite style without too much fuss and complications.

LG KM570

LG KM570 Cookie Music
LG has announced its new handset called Cookie Music (KM570) for its European market. Earlier, according to some reports, it was speculated that the device will be called Cookie Gig, the website of the company reveals that official name is LG KM570 Cookie Music. The handset is targeted towards the mid-range of customers with interesting and standard characteristics. There is a microSD™ slot to insert the memory cards, FM radio, Bluetooth® connectivity, 5 mega pixel camera, 3 inches touch screen display and Adobe Flash Lite 3.0 for limited Flash support. We will check out about the specifications in details in the later section of this review. When other leading manufacturers are churning out latest models like Nokia C6 and Sony Ericsson Zylo, Cookie KM570 Music is also geared up to make a good impact on the market. Let’s check out what’s in store.

LG KM570 Cookie Music – network and connectivity

Every mobile phone requires good network and connectivity options to perform its basic functionalities. There might be plenty of features in a handset, but if it could not get proper network support, then the communication capability will be hampered tremendously. In terms of network, Cookie Music KM570 by LG comes with the support of both third generation and second generation network. The users of the 2G network will get the support of the quad band GSM 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900; while the 3G network users will get the support of the dual band HSDPA 900/ 2100. Now, let’s find out what LG KM570 Cookie Music in terms of connectivity. Like any other handset, the new LG Cookie Music comes loaded with the connectivity options of GPRS and EDGE. The specifications are Class 10 GPRS with the speed of 32 to 48 kbps and Class 10 EDGE with the speed of 3.6 mbps. The users can also enjoy high speed browsing as 3G HSDPA with the speed of 3.6 mbps is included in the handset. There is no Wi Fi in LG KM570 Cookie Music. Now, transferring data is another crucial aspect for the mobile phone users. The handset comes with 5 mega pixel camera and also with good music features. Therefore, the users can share the high quality music files or images with the users of other compatible devices. For this purpose, they can make use of USB v2.0 and Bluetooth® v2.1 with A2DP. While USB data transfer is made by establishing cable-based connection and for wireless connectivity, Bluetooth® is used.

LG KM570 Cookie Music Review – the look and display

One of the crucial aspects of the mobile phones that influence the purchasing decision greatly is the look. The best of features appear pale if the handset is not attractive. This is a basic concept. It is very important to draw the attention of the consumers and for that the look plays the vital part. When people are drawn with the attractive look, then they can be lured further with the features. Is the new music phone LG Cookie KM570 attractive enough to draw people towards it? Let’s check out. This one is a stylish touch screen device with the screen size of 3.0 inches. The display type is TFT capacitive touch screen with 256,000 colours and the resolution of 240 x 400 pixels. Other highlights of the display are inclusive of accelerometer sensor for UI auto rotate, S Class Touch user interface, and handwriting recognition. The majority of the display is covered by the touch screen display. At the top of the display, the logo of LG is featured and at the bottom, the major functional keys are present.

LG Cookie Music – the memory

Memory is one of the most crucial features for any mobile phone. Adequate memory back up is a must for a LG phone to support its distinct features. Think of a mobile phone that comes with a solid music feature, but it is unable to store enough music files because of insufficient memory storage capacity. The good music features are simply of no use. Therefore, we need to find out how LG KM570 performs in terms of memory. Let’s begin with the internal memory first. It has 4GB internal storage capacity, which is impressive and definitely store more than the phone book entries and call records. In addition to that, the memory can be expanded by using a memory card in the microSD™ card slot. The expandable capacity is up to whopping 32 GB. Therefore, the users of Cookie Music by LG can enjoy smooth flowing of all its features and functionalities.

LG KM570 Cookie Music – the camera

Camera has become the most integral part of any mobile phone. These days, it is simply impossible to think a standard mobile phone without camera feature. It gives a great handy experience to the users to capture everyday moments without any need to carry a separate camera. The usefulness of the camera has increased tremendously and therefore, the mobile phone manufacturers are implementing good camera options in the handsets. The camera feature of this new LG Cookie Music is one of its biggest highlights. The handset comes loaded with a 5 mega pixel snapper that is capable of clicking images with 2592 x 1944 pixels. This is an auto focus camera and it can record videos. There is no secondary camera in LG Cookie Music KM570.

LG Cookie Music Review – The music and videos

Music is the key highlight of the mobile phone. It comes with a built in music player that is capable of playing diverse music formats such as MP3, WMA, and AAC. The users of the mobile phone can also enjoy plying videos in the handset. The video play back is supportive of MP4 and H.263.

HTC HD2

The HTC HD2 is sheer beautiful with a full touch screen interface. However, its beauty is not just limited to its looks; its features are excellent too. The mobile phone is touted as the second version of HTC’s Touch HD, which is a hugely popular device. Feature wise both the mobile phones are quite similar, but HD2 comes with certain upgradations and that it why people are eager to find out more about the handset. The first thing that you will notice about this phone is its huge touch screen, which is even bigger than its earlier version. The screen size of Touch HD is 3.8 inches and that of HD2 is 4.3 inches. In addition to that, the Touch HD features mini USB connector while HD2 comes with micro USB connector. The new mobile phone runs on the latest version of Windows Mobile 6.5, which is not the case with the older version. The new Operating System, USB connector and the size of the touch screen are the three major differences between these devices; however the other features including the design are almost same.

HTC HD2 Review – The Display

The big touch screen is its major highlight and this is going to catch everyone’s attention. Not just the size of the screen; the display of pictures, videos and even texts are just awesome. Unlike the other similar devices that use QVGA screen, the HTC HD2 comes with WVGA screen, which ensures utmost clarity in images and vibrancy in colours. The TFT capacitive touch screen of 4.3 inches provides resolution of 480 x 800 pixels and 65,000 colours. Other prominent highlights of the display includes accelerometer sensor for auto rotate, ambient light sensor, auto turn off proximity sensor, multi touch input and Sense user interface. The Sense UI is integrated in the handset so that the entire elements of interface appear so large that they can be accessed easily by using fingers. In spite of such high end features, the mobile phone is quite easy to carry and handle. It is a light weight device that weighs only 157 grams along with the measurement of 120.5 x 67 x 11 mm. The elegantly stylish handset is the pride for its owners.

HTC HD2 – Beneficial for business and regular consumers

The HTC HD2 offers a rare and excellent combination serious mobile computing and entertainment. That is the reason why this handset is equally suitable for the business executive and the fun loving general consumers. Top-notch office presentations can be easily handled by this mobile phone while at the same time it can effortlessly play movies and music.

HTC HD2 – What it is made of

The HTC HD2 is a strong and powerful handset in every aspect. The device comes with 448 megabytes of random access memory and 1GHz Snapdragon CPU powers the device. It runs on Windows Mobile 6.5 and its operations are dependant on the 4.3 inches WVGA touch screen display. This is also the first windows mobile that shuns the customary resistive units and brings in capacitive touch screen.

HTC HD2 – Network and Connectivity

Network and the connectivity features are probably the most needed aspects in the mobile phones. Without proper support of networks and adequate connectivity, it is very hard to match up steps with this fast paced world. That is why, the HTC HD2 includes excellent network support such as quad band GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 networks and dual band UMTS with 7.2 Mbps HSDPA and 2 Mbps HSUPA. This makes the device a genuine player in the 3G market and in addition to that, the inclusion of GPS, Wi Fi, USB and Bluetooth® makes HTC HD2 a fascinating device in terms of connectivity and network features also.

HTC HD2 Review – Camera

This is one aspect in the HTC HD2 mobile phone that has both good and bad sides. The good one is that it includes a 5 mega pixel snapper, which can click some fascinating shots in day time. The problem in the camera feature however lies in the fact that there is no flash. This is a big let down as the simple mobile handsets these days feature camera with flash. No flash means that there is no clarity of the images that are taken in the bad light conditions.

HTC HD2 – Music and Video Player

HTC HD2 comes with integrated music player to satisfy the wants of the music lovers. It can play music files of different formats such WAV, WMA, eAAC+ and MP3. Like the music player, the video player of the device is also impressive as it can also play diverse types of videos that include DiVX and XviD along with WMV, MP4, H.264 and H.263 player. HTC HD2 supports good memory back up so that the users can enjoy more and more music and videos. The handset is loaded with internal memory of 448 MB RAM and 512 MB ROM. Also, there is microSD™ (TransFlash) card slot for expanding memory up to 8GB.

HTC HD2 Review – Battery

When the device shows such vibrant and diverse features, it is important that it get proper power backup. Hence, the quality of the battery plays a key role to maintain the performance of the handset. The HTC HD2 comes with standard Li-Ion 1230 mAh battery, which runs up to 490 hours in the 2G mode and up to 390 hours in the 3G mode. In the 2G mode, the battery can ensure talk time up to 6 hours and 20 minutes while it lasts around 5 hours and 40 minutes in the 3G mode. The handset's battery can also support non stop playback of music up to 12 hours.

Overall, HTC HD2 is quite an attractive handset that is loaded with several high end features to satisfy the need of the diverse users. We have many more htc reviews so feel free to look around.

HTC HD Mini

The HTC HD mini is a Windows mobile phone, which is based on HTC Sense. It promises to provide excellent performance like HTC HD2, but the form is more compact this time. There is a great demand of HD2 in the market and that is the reason why the makers of the mobile phone have thought of bringing in the similar feature-rich phone in more compact design. The handset looks stunning and its large display is a sort of eye-catcher. The handset is very fast and super responsive as well, thanks to the Windows 6.5 operating system. Overall, HTC HD mini is sleek, stylish and easy to use. It definitely seems to be one of the most promising mobile phones, announced in the Mobile World Congress 2010.

HTC HD mini – Brings in the HTC Sense interface

The usage of HTC Sense ensures the workability of the mobile phone in the more natural and simple manner. This outcome is the result of certain basic principles of HTC Sense, which are Make It Mine, Stay Close and Discover the Unexpected. All these principles are very well incorporated in the HTC HD mini and therefore, it provides smooth, simple and natural performance, all the way.

HTC HD mini Review – the network and connectivity

From every angle, it seems that HTC HD mini is a promising device. However, the basic requirement of any mobile phone always remains good network support and uninterrupted call flow. Therefore, needs to be promising in terms of network features. The handset is supportive of both 2G and 3G networks. If you are interested to use the 2G version, you can get network coverage of the quad band GSM 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900. The 3G users, on the other hand, will get coverage of the dual band HSDPA 900/ 2100 support.

Like the network, data transferring is also very important. You can transfer data to/from other compatible devices by using wire-based connectivity and wireless connectivity as well. For wire-based connectivity, you can use the microUSB v2.0 and for wireless connectivity, use Bluetooth® v2.1. The browsing speed quite fast as it is a Windows 6.5.3 mobile, and because it features HSDPA at 7.2 mbps and Wi Fi 802.11 b/g. In addition to that, there is Class 10 GPRS with 32 – 48 kbps speed and Class 10 EDGE with 236.8 kbps speed. Overall, the features of network and connectivity support in HTC HD mini are quite impressive.

HTC HD mini – the memory

All the basic features along with the options of network and connectivity are attractive in HTC HD mini. It is a promising smart phone from the house of HTC and therefore, it comes with a wide range of applications and features. These applications and features can smoothly perform, only if there is a support of good memory back up. The internal memory of the mobile phone comes with a 348 MB RAM and 512 MP ROM. This internal memory is enough to store unlimited entries of call records and phone book entries and fields. However, only the support of good internal memory is not enough and therefore, the company has featured the expandable memory option with microSD™ card. The memory of HTC HD mini can be expanded up to 16 GB. The memory feature of the mobile phone is similar to another new handset by the same company, called HTC Legend.

HTC HD mini Review – the look and the display

HTC HD mini is visually stunning with full touch features on the front panel. On top of the display screen, you can notice the logo of HTC, while at the bottom, there are vital widgets like call key, home key, Windows access key, back selection key, and the end key. If you flip the phone reverse, you can find the camera lens on the centre-top position. Just under the camera lens, the logo of HTC is provided. There is a slight change in the design from HD2 in the back panel. Here you can find four screws in every corner. The colour of the mobile phone is black, and it looks quite attractive with the full on touch screen display in the front. The touch screen provided in the HTC HD mini, is also one of the best. The type of the touch screen is TFT capacitive with 65,000 colours and resolution of 320 x 480 pixels. Some of the major highlights of the display include Sense user interface, accelerometer sensor for auto rotates, proximity sensor for auto turn off, and multi touch support. The phone appears very compact and looks solid in palms. The overall measurement of the handset is 103 x 57.7 x 11.7 mm and it weighs just 110 grams, which is amazing as well.

HTC HD mini – the camera

Camera is a vital inclusion in the mobile phones. When a phone is of high standards like HTC HD mini, then the expectation from its camera increases as well. HTC haven’t disappointed in this field also as the mobile phone brings in a 5 mega pixel snapper that is able to click high quality shots. It is an auto focus camera and provides resolution of 2592 x 1944 pixels. Video recording is possible with this camera and there is no option for the secondary camera in the handset.

HTC HD mini Review– music and video

Like the camera, the other two major entertainment factors are also attractive in the HTC HD mini. The users can enjoy the good quality music player that supports different files such as MP3, AAC+, WAV, and WMA9, whereas, the video lovers can enjoy playing diverse video files in the video playback. Video files supported include MP4, H.263, H.264, WMV9, and DivX.

In addition to that, the users of the HTC HD mini also get easy access to the popular social networks like Twitter, Facebook, and Flickr along with A-GPS support, digital compass, and stereo FM with RDS. Li-Ion 1200 mAh powers HTC HD mini.

HTC Gratia

HTC seems to be on a verge to announce the new mobile phones as it announced its latest Android™ device, the HTC Gratia. Within weeks of announcing HTC Desire HD and HTC 7 Surround, the company has revealed its plans to bring the latest device that will run on the updated version of Android™ (v2.2- Froyo). It has been speculated that the price tag of Gracia will be around 3000 Euros. The device had already made appearance in the US market with a different name (HTC Aria), and it is expected to hit the European market by the year-end.


HTC Gratia seems to be a good combination of functionality and style. The compact and stylish device comes with a flawless and soft wrap around cover that eradicates the hard corners. The device weighs just 115 grams, and its length is over ten centimeter, which assures the fact that it can be handled quite easily. Other major highlights of the handset include Qualcomm CPU at 600 MHz, Bluetooth® 2.1, Wi-Fi® b/g, GPS, a digital compass, proximity sensor, and ambient light sensor.

HTC Gratia – The HTC Sense Experience

HTC Sense is a popular interface that many HTC handsets combine. Gratia is also loaded with it and hence it will provide you with excellent benefits. The device will work in a more natural and personal way, and you will get access to several features that come unexpected to you. This interface also provides an application called Friend Stream that will help you to stay connected with your friends. With this application, all the updates of different social networks will get organized in a single flow of update, which will help you to remain connected with your friends easily.

HTC Gratia – Network and Connectivity

The importance of network and connectivity is massive for any mobile phone. The basic requirement for the mobile phones is to establish communication and for that there must be a good network support. HTC Gratia also includes good network support with its quad band GSM 850/ 900/ 1800/ 1900 and dual band HSDPA 900/ 2100. In terms of connectivity, the basic connectivity options are provided by Class 10 GPRS and Edge where the speed of GPRs is 32 – 48 kbps and EDGE is 236.8 kbps. However, it is quite natural that this level of speed is not enough to access and use the high-end features and applications of the device. Therefore, HTC includes the power of Wi Fi 802.11 b/g and 3G HSDPA that supports speed up to 7.2 mpbs. Transferring data and files to/from other compatible devices is also included within the connectivity feature. HTC Gratia comes with Bluetooth® v2.1 and microUSB v2.0 for this purpose.

HTC Gratia – The Appearance

The appearance of Gratia is smooth and attractive. The edges of the device are smooth and its soft covering brilliantly complements its high-end display. The frontal portion of the display is dominated by the screen and the touch sensitive keys. These keys are positioned at the bottom of the screen and on top of that, the logo of HTC is placed. The phone measures 103.8 x 57.7 x 11.7 mm and it weighs 115 grams only, which shows that the device can be easy handled and carried.

Now, let us focus on the display of the handset. The display is definitely among the best features of the device. Gratia comes with a 3.2 inches TFT capacitive touch screen that boasts 256,000 colours and a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels. Other prominent highlights of the display includes Accelerometer sensor for UI auto rotate, Proximity sensor for auto turn off, HTC Sense UI, flip to mute call, optical trackpad, and HTC Sense UI.

HTC Gratia – the Memory

Gratia is a smart phone that runs on the latest version of Android™. This means the device is loaded with several top features and applications. To ensure that these features and applications run smoothly without any interruptions, it is essential that the memory capacity of the device is good. With a poor storage capacity, you cannot expect to enjoy features of the phone perfectly. Therefore, Gratia comes loaded with a good memory option. Its internal memory is 512 MB ROM and 384 MB RAM, and there is a card slot where you can insert microSD™ card and expand the memory up to 32GB, which is huge. I addition to that, you will also get a 2 GB microSD™ card free at the time of purchase.

HTC Gratia- The Camera

There are many mobile phone users that are fascinated with the camera feature. Some people purchase a device only because the integrated camera is of good quality. HTC Gratia’s camera feature is quite decent as it provides a 5 mega pixel snapper with diverse features such as auto focus, face detection and geo tagging. The resolution of the camera is 2592 x 1944 pixels and it can click some nice quality of images. You can take the photos and directly upload in your favorite social network. You can record videos with the camera, but there is no secondary camera for video calling.

HTC Gratia – The Music and Videos

After the camera, the most popular multimedia features are music player and video playback. There are numerous users who love to turn on the music player to play his/her favorite tunes, while many people prefer watching videos on their mobile phone. HTC Gratia integrates excellent music player that can play diverse music files such as MP3/ AAC+/ WAV; while the video playback can stream MP4/ H.264 files. HTC Gratia is powered by a Li-Ion 1200 mAh battery and it seems to be a promising device.