CommunicAsia 2011:Various gadgets Expected Soon

CommunicAsia is one of Asia's largest exhibitions around the information and communication technology space - an annual feature on Singapore's calendar.

This year at CommunicAsia, the 'cloud' was a focus of various vendors. There were cloud management applications and various cloud computing services showcased during the event.

Another technology that saw an increased emphasis was NFC (Near Field Communication). Nokia, ZTE and several others announced various phones and accessories with NFC capability, while the visiting public was treated to NFC demos for coupons, ticketing, payments as well as music playback. NTT Docomo also showcased the use of augmented reality in various simple games at their booth using tablets.

In terms of hardware, major smartphone announcements from Nokia and Sony Ericsson were the main highlight. Nokia announced its new flagship MeeGo device while Sony Ericsson showcased new Xperia phones and smart accessories for Xperia owners. Sony Ericsson also launched an entry-level QWERTY phone targeted at the youth.

At Blackberry's demo area, people lined up to get a look and feel of the PlayBook tablet and the upcoming Bold Touch 9900 smartphone. Tablets showcase by Huawei and ZTE added to the exponentially growing Android tablet segment. LG, Samsung and HTC were missing in action, but these are some of the more interesting announcements from the show floor.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray: The phone is 9.4mm thin with a metal body casing and It has a 3.3-inch touchscreen with a 1Ghz processor, Wi-Fi, DLNA, 8MP camera and runs Android 2.3

Nokia c2-02: This is Nokia's newest touch-andtype slider phone. This is a Series 40 phone, but it has a new version of maps, with offline navigation built in.

ZTE T72 Tablet: The T72 has a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen, 1Ghz processor and 16GB storage. It runs Android 2.3 and comes with a 2MP rear camera and 3G connectivity

Huawei Media Pad: It's the first 7-inch tablet to come with a dual-core 1.2Ghz processor running Android 3.2. It also has a 5MP camera, microUSB and microHDMI ports

Nokia N9: The N9 runs the MeeGo operating system on a 1Ghz processor with 1GB of RAM. It will probably be the last phone to be powered by the platform

Sony Ericsson Txt: The Txt is an entry-level phone with 2.6-inch display, full QWERTY keypad, Wi-Fi and a 3.2MP fixed focus camera

Nokia c2-03: This is a dual-SIM version of the C2, with all other features remaining the same. Like the C2-02, it has a 2.6-inch resistive touchscreen with a 240x320 resolution

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active: Sony Ericsson's first rugged android 2.3 smartphone has a 3-inch touchscreen, 5MP AF camera and a speedy 1Ghz processor

Sony Ericsson LiveSound : This pair of earphones offers great sound, has a tangle free design and allows access to various compatible applications on the Xperia phones with the touch of a button

Sony Ericsson LiveDock : It integrates with your Xperia smartphone & launches the app when connected, turning your phone into a media player or photo frame

Nokia Play 360: This portable speaker can be used via Bluetooth, 3.5mm cable and paired with NFC on supported phones. The built in battery is good enough for 20 hours of playback at mid levels

HTC Flyer Wi-Fi version without Stylus

If you buy a Wi-Fi version in HTC Flyer then you have to shell out $79.99 extra from your pocket for the stylus which is said to have a unique add on features.

The Wi-Fi version of the HTC flyer will be available in the market from next week of this month that is May 22nd only in Best Buy for $499 without the stylus.

HTC Flyer available in India

The HTC flyer is now available exclusively at Best Buy, both in stores and online. It is only for the Wifi version, we looked at yesterday and will run you $ 500 (with is an extra $ 80 for the digital pen Scribe). It ‘s 7 inches, it ‘s gingerbread Flavored and it is rocking sensation. It is really an interesting package. Sound off below when you finally came their hands on one.

The Flyer also has a virtual keyboard for text entry.

You can use the pen to select and highlight text.

The availability date was not released at press time, but the Flyer will probably land in the European and Asian markets first. The HTC Flyer has an estimated retail price of 499 euros ($674). Here you can the photo gallery application. Above the display is the second 1.3-megapixel camera.

Thanks to the HTC Scribe technology you can use the included pen for a variety of functions. Not only can you can sketch and write text on the display, but also the Timemark feature allows you to sync the audio of a meeting with your written notes. Tapping on a word in your notes will take you directly to that portion of the audio.
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The pen's buttons help you perform the various functions.

You can save all written notes and voice memos to a central menu.

HTC new Android mobile Widlfire S launched

There are number of Android base mobile phone launched in the Indian mobile market. The HTC Wildfire S is another mobile phone that has already been launched in the Indian mobile market. The HTC Wildfire S price in India is Rs. 14, 700.

The HTC Wildfire S has made its official debut, the updated version of HTC’s entry-level Android smartphone. Now running Android 2.4 Gingerbread, the Wildfire S loses some of its predecessor’s bulk – as well as the optical trackpad – but gains a new, HVGA display that should boost compatibility with apps in the Android Market.

Otherwise the spec sheet looks much in line with the original Wildfire; HTC is describing the Wildfire S as an “evolutionary” update, in no small part to maintain the smartphone’s low entry price. That means no front-facing camera or NFC, either, though HTC Sense is still present. The CPU is a 600MHz Qualcomm single-core, paired with 512MB of RAM and ROM, though you do get WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth 3.0. The rear camera is a 5-megapixel unit with auto-focus and flash.

Pricing and availability are yet to be confirmed, though HTC says to expect the Wildfire S in late Q2 2011. We’ve already had Vodafone UK confirmation that the carrier will be ranging the smartphone.

HTC Desire S, HTC Wildfire S and HTC Incredible S deliver premium style, power and speed

BARCELONA, SPAIN – Mobile World Congress – February 15, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today unveiled three new versions of its most popular and advanced smartphones – HTC Desire S, HTC Wildfire S and HTC Incredible S. The new smartphones continue HTC’s commitment to expanding the market for advanced smartphones while providing distinct choices in design, power and value. Each phone also includes HTC Sense, HTC’s unique customer-focused user experience that puts people at the center by making phones work in a more simple and natural way.

“HTC developed the HTC Sense experience to bring cutting-edge innovation to our customers in simple and natural ways that just make sense – this is what HTC Desire S, HTC Wildfire S and HTC Incredible S represent best,” said Peter Chou, CEO of HTC Corporation. “These new phones offer an exhilarating mix of style, innovation and features that extend people’s mobile experience in ways that feel personal and completely original.”

HTC Desire S
As a successor to the popular and award-winning HTC Desire, the new HTC Desire S blends stunning design with power and speed. Inspired by the HTC Legend™ smartphone’s aluminium design, the HTC Desire S is sculpted out of a single block of aluminum making it feel solid and natural in your hand. With Qualcomm’s new 1GHz 8255 Snapdragon™ processor, the HTC Desire S offers snappy performance and power. It offers dual front and back cameras, High-Definition video recording and the 3.7-inch WVGA display presents multimedia content brilliantly.

HTC Wildfire S
Building on the popularity of the HTC Wildfire™ smartphone, the HTC Wildfire S smartphone is an affordable, compact and playful device that packs a powerful smartphone experience. It enables people to maintain and build connections and friendships through popular sites like Facebook®, as well as through voice and text messaging. You can instantly tag your friends in photos before posting them on Facebook, or share your latest discoveries from the Android™ Market at the touch of a button.

HTC Wildfire S is one of HTC’s smallest phones ever – measuring just 10.13cm long and 5.94cm wide – and boasts a distinctive 3.2 inch, HVGA display.

Celebrate your individuality and choose from a wide variety of colors including black, purple and white. The phone’s home screen is fully customizable with your favorite apps, widgets and content, while a 5-megapixel color camera with auto focus, expandable microSD™ memory and support for a variety of audio and video formats make a great all-around multimedia device that slips easily into any pocket.

HTC Incredible S

The alluring HTC Incredible S smartphone combines cutting-edge design with a premium mobile experience for those who dare to be different. Showing what can be achieved when engineers and designers work together to raise the bar for mobile phone design, the HTC Incredible S smartphone features a stunning, contoured body that highlights the internal hardware components of the device. Capturing and viewing video in crystal clear High-Definition has never been so easy and a bright 4-inch WVGA Super LCD display and stereo surround sound bring a vibrant cinematic experience to the palm of your hand.

HTC Incredible S also takes high quality pictures with its 8-megapixel camera with dual flash, and it easily enables videos, photos and music to be shared from the handset direct to a TV using DLNA® technology. Thanks to the HTC Incredible S’s front facing camera and video call functionality, users will constantly be able to chat with their friends face-to-face.

Availability
The HTC Desire S, HTC Wildfire S and HTC Incredible S smartphones, will be broadly available to customers across major European and Asian markets during Q2 2011.

About HTC
HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com.