Huawei-Discovery Expedition is here to redefine the ruggedness

The rugged phones are not something common nowadays but it's good to have them around. Despite the average user will need one not more than once or twice in the lifetime of the phone, there are people out there that spend most of their days in hostile environments or even adventures.

Huawei and Discovery Communications acknowledge the needs of this sort of people and are stepping up with their own Discovery Expedition rugged phone (that's Discovery's lifestyle brand). The Discovery Expedition phone is water-resistant, dust and shock proof. It has all the extra specs a traveler may need too - GPS, digital compass and a torch. Unfortunately, this is everything Huawei and Discovery gave us as official information.

Huawei-Discovery Expedition phone official picture

Luckily, Techblog.gr managed to get their hands on an Expedition phone and published some nice live pictures. There you can see the phone is equipped with a 3.5mm audio jack, a microUSB port (the flashlight is between them), a camera and panels painted in two colors - orange and black.

Huawei-Discovery Expedition phone live pictures

The Huawei's Discovery Expedition phone is expected by the end of the year and will be released worldwide. This should help Huawei's own brand gather more popularity outside Asia.

Source:http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_discovery_expedition_is_here_to_redefine_the_ruggedness-news-3189.php

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Huawei Honor gets some hands-on photos and video

But just the other day, Huawei unveiled the Honor, their latest Android device, with a spec sheet that places it amongst stiff competition including the likes of the Xperia arc S for example in the upper echelons of their portfolio.

We saw shots of the Honor, tie straightened and trousers pressed in the official press photography, looking as Huawei intended, but now the team over at Techblog.gr have managed to snag some real-life, more light-of-day honest angles.

Not only that, they in fact they had time to shoot a video giving a general overview of the Honor's software/hardware setup too, neat.

Huawei Honor, hands on in Greek

In case you missed the last post, the Honor should be hitting shelves in December for around €300, so what do you get for your dosh?

The Honor runs Gingerbread 2.3.4 out the box and that sits atop a wealth of hardware. For starters there's a 1.4GHz single-core processor, 512MB of RAM, 3G/HSPA connectivity, 4GB internal storage (expandable via microSD up to 32GB, naturally), Wi-Fi, DLNA, GPS, Bluetooth 2.1, an FM Radio and of course a microUSB port, which covers the body of this device.

Imaging looks promising with an 8MP shooter on the back accompanied by an LED flash, capable of 720p HD video with autofocus and even an HDR mode. Add to that an LED flash and a 2MP front facer and all thats left to mention then is the 4-inch display. Battery life should be hot too as the Honor comes with a 1900mAh powerplant.

Is the Honor the right device for you? Or has it arrived at a somewhat inopportune time, thoughts in the comments, we'd love to hear what you think.

Source (in Greek):http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_honor_gets_some_handson_photos_and_video-news-3192.php

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Huawei Impulse 4G gets announced by AT&T, yours for $30

The battle of the budget droids in the United States got even more interesting today, as AT&T announced the latest addition to its Android portfolio - the Huawei Impulse 4G.

The device is essentially a renamed Huawei IDEOS X5 - an entry level droid, which offers quite a lot of features. The device is powered by a Qualcomm CPU, clocked at 800MHz, and has 512MB of RAM on board. The screen is 3.8" unit with WVGA resolution. A 5MP autofocus camera, capable of shooting 720p videos at 30fps, will be in charge of capturing your memories. All this functionality will come in a package, weighing 130 grams.

The Huawei Impulse 4G will come with Android 2.2 Froyo out of the box. As far as the 4G moniker goes, don't let it fool you that the device is LTE capable. In the case of the Huawei Impulse 4G, it is HSPA+ connectivity with speeds up to 14.4 Mbps.

The Huawei Impulse 4G will be available on September 18 for the highly affordable $29.99 on a two-year contract with AT&T, making it one quite attractive entry-level Android smartphone.

Source:http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_impulse_4g_gets_introduced_by_at_t_yours_for_30-news-3103.php

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Promo video of Huawei Vision and 360-degree spin tease with smooth 3D UI, cool unibody

Huawei’s recently announced premium droid, the Vision, is proving quite interesting for users, so you might find this interesting – a promo video, which highlights the custom eye-candy rich interface, and also a 360-degree spin to show off the sleek aluminum unibody.

The custom interface that runs on top of Android 2.3 Gingerbread is a modified SPB Shell 3D launcher. Check it out:

Also, have a look at the 360-degree spin to get a better look at the 9.9mm aluminum unibody. Note: it’s a Java applet.

Source:http://blog.gsmarena.com/promo-video-of-huawei-vision-and-360-degree-spin-tease-with-smooth-3d-ui-cool-unibody/

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Huawei Vision: Premium Android goodness from Huawei

n Beijing earlier this week, Huawei unveiled its latest Android device and it promises to be one of their 'sexiest' smartphones yet. The Vision is a stylish droid that fits in at the upper end of the Huawei's smartphone portfolio and has a promising spec sheet that matches its sophisticated image.

The Vision will come running Gingerbread 2.3 and totes a 3D carousel UI, which is in fact a modified version of SPB's Shell 3D launcher. The device's construction consists of an aluminum alloy uni-body which measures just 9.9mm thick at its thinnest point and weighs in at a reasonable 121g. It uses a 3.7" capacitive display on the front and a 5MP camera with a single LED flash on the back, capable of 720p HD video recording.

Hardware is certainly capable with a single-core 1GHz MSM 8255-1 Snapdragon chipset, 512MB of RAM, 2GB of ROM, Bluetooth 2.1 with A2DP support, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n, a microSD slot that can take cards up to 32GB, a microUSB 2.0 port, a 1400mAh battery, A-GPS, an FM radio, a proximity and brightness sensor and customisable back covers available in charcoal, silver or rose gold.

So there are a few omissions that need to be cleared up like 3G connectivity and screen resolution, but all in all it's a device not to be sniffed at with looks akin to an HTC Legend crossed with a Nexus S and hardware similar to that of the Samsung Galaxy S, a competent device that aims higher than some of it's brand siblings for sure. If you're interested by the Huawei Vision it's coming to 'selected markets' in September of this year.

Source:http://www.gsmarena.com/huawei_vision_premium_android_goodness_from_huawei-news-2967.php

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Huawei MediaPad: 7 inches of dual-core Honeycomb goodness

Well, would you look at that! It's the MediaPad, a 7-inch Honeycomb-running tablet from the folks over at Huawei. Obviously, this is a device we're going to be paying very close attention to in the Fall when it's to be released. It's important to note now, however, that the MediaPad is running Android 3.2, which Huawei says is built specifically for 7-inch tablets. So forget about all of that "10-inch screen for Honeycomb" junk.

Huawei really went all out with its MediaPad, giving the device some absolutely killer specs to keep up with the competition. On top of a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU from Qualcomm, the MediaPad touts a very high-resolution screen, a 5MP rear camera, a 1.3MP front camera, HDMI output, 802.11n connectivity, and 8GB of internal storage. There will also be versions with 3G, but no details about carrier partners have been revealed.

There is no doubt that the MediaPad is exactly what a lot of you are looking for. I'm pretty certain that it's a dream for some other Pocketables editors, as well. I can't wait to check it out later in the year.

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Huawei Sonic, Ponsel Android 2.3 Dengan Teknologi NFC

Saat ini NFC (Near Field Communication) menjadi tren teknologi terbaru, tak heran jika fitur NFC menjadi fitur andalan yang bakal ditawarkan banyak vendor di smartphone high end-nya.

Pengguna Sonic nantinya bisa menggunakan fitur tersebut sebagai sarana mobile payment. Sebelumnya Google juga telah rilis Google Wallet yang sama-sama merupakan pengganti peran kartu kredit. Huawei Sonic memakai OS Android 2.3 Gingerbread terbaru, layar pada smartphone ini memiliki ukuran 3.5 inchi dengan resolusi VGA, di dalamnya tersemat memori RAM 256 MB dan ROM 512 MB. Untuk keperluan memperluas kapasitas memorinya Huawei Sonic juga menyediakan slot kartu microSD. Perangkat kamera yang tersedia di bagian belakang ponsel ini dengan resolusi 3.2 MP tanpa dukungan lampu flash. Huawei Sonic dilepas dengan harga yang terjangkau, 150 Euro atau sekitar $216 (Rp1,8 juta-an)

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Huawei Glory, Ponsel Android Gingerbread Terbaru

Huawei mempersiapkan sebuah ponsel pintar basis Android dengan harga yang cukup terjangkau yakni Huawei M886 atau Huawei Glory yang akan meluncur pada akhir tahun ini.

Huawei Glory sudah dilengkapi dengan Android 2.3 Gingerbread dan dengan dukungan prosesor single core 1.4GHz Qualcomm MSM8655T, layar TFT berukuran 4 inci dengan resolusi sebesar 854 × 480, memori internal sebesar 2GB, serta dapat diupgrade ke Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich nantinya.

Kemudian memiliki 2 kamera yaitu kamera belakang sebesar 8-megapiksel dengan LED flash dan kamera depan 2 megapiksel. Kemungkinan besar handphone ini akan dibanderol dengan harga $400 dan hadir di pasaran menjelang akhir tahun, tepatnya November 2011.

source:http://www.ligaponsel.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3685&Itemid=49

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Huawei Sonic delivers NFC functionality to the masses

With NFC being the latest trend in the evolution of the mobile phones, it is no secret that all major manufacturers are spending considerable resources to bring the technology to their latest and greatest high end devices. Huawei also jumped on the NFC wagon but in a rather extraordinary fashion - by implementing the feature in a device which costs the highly affordable €150.

Meet the Huawei Sonic, folks - one of the company's latest Android phones. Aside the NFC functionality, the device offers nothing memorable in terms of specs. This is not a surprise given its low price tag.

The Huawei Sonic runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Its UI has been slightly modified by its manufacturer to include a nice 3D-ish effect when switching between screens. The screen is 3.5" with VGA resolution. There is 256MB of RAM and 512MB of ROM on board. The memory can be expanded through a microSD card. There is a 3.2 megapixel camera with no flash on the back of the device. All this functionality comes in a nicely looking package which weighs only 120 grams. We found a hands-on video of the Huawei Sonic which you can see below:

The Huawei Sonic will hit the market soon as T20 from the Turkish mobile operator Turkcell. There is no information on availability outside of Turkey yet but, knowing Huawei's usual practices, we expect it to follow shortly.

Source(in German)

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Huawei M886 Glory runs Gingerbread on a 1.4GHz chip, coming to Cricket for $299

Huawei partnering with Cricket Wireless might not sound like a team bringing earthshattering news, but for the budget-savvy consumer they just did – the Huawei M886 Glory is an Android handset running on a 1.4GHz Qualcomm MSM8655T chip all for the unmatched price tag of $299off contract. Did we mention the 4-inch screen with cream of the crop resolution of 480x854 pixels, adornished with an 8-megapixel auto-focus camera with flash and the promise for swift update to the upcoming Android Ice Cream Sandwich? Currently, the Huawei Glory runs Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread.

It's not only saving a buck as previously with Huawei, mostly known for the Ascend stateside, but now you get the respective performance as well. The Huawei Glory cracked the benchmarks scoring 60fps in the Neocore graphical test, but while its processor stretches a muscle, outside it looks humble with a plastic body. PCMag, who first got a hold of the device, reports that the material feels like “quality plastic,” with an interesting twist as the first white layer is used as base, then covered with a transparent one contributing to a 3D-like effect. At 0.38” (9.7mm) of thickness, the device is not the slimmest one out there, but not excessively thick either.

The phone is reported to be “very, very fast,” but that doesn't mean that you'd have to worry about battery life as Huawei has included a capable 1900mAh juicer. The Chinese company has done some slight improvements over the vanilla Gingerbread adding a cube-like 3D transitions in the home screen along with a custom music player, but the interface overlay isn't too heavy. The pictures below are of a pre-production unit, so there might be slight changes in the final one. Already excited? This is expected to hit shelves in late-2011, so you'll need to wait for a while, but in the meantime feel free to share your thoughts about Cricket's Huawei Glory in the comments below.

source: PCMag

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Huawei X1 U8180 Gaga, Smartphone Android Froyo

Huawei memiliki smartphone Android baru yang baru saja diterima oleh FCC Amerika dengan nama Huawei X1 U8180 'Gaga' yang memakai konektivitas 3G dan sistem Android 2.2 Froyo.

Untuk layar sentuh, ponsel tersebut mengandalkan sebuah layar dengan resolusi QVGA 320 x 240 piksel, luas diagonal hanya 2,8 inci. Selain itu, Huawei X1 U8180 ‘Gaga’ juga menghadirkan fitur lain seperti kamera 3,2 mp, prosesor 528MHz, RAM 256MB, ROM 512MB, dan support MicroSD.

Dilihat dari spesifikasinya, maka ponsel Huawei ini bisa dikategorikan sebagai ponsel low-end dan harga yang dibandrol pun hanya 99 euro atau sekitar Rp 1,2 juta saja di Portugal. Hingga saat ini belum ada konfirmasi resmi apakah ponsel tersebut akan masuk di pasar Indonesia atau tidak.







source:http://www.ligaponsel.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=3666&Itemid=49

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Huawei MediaPad can make you drip condiments on cute girls, that's what the ad says

The Huawei MediaPad Android tablet will be announced June 20th, according to the countdown clock on the company's Facebook page. Also according to the picture on the page, it seems to be a 7"+ slate running Honeycomb - for the simple fact that there are no 7-inchers running Honeycomb yet, plus we have the Huawei IDEOS S7 already.

The back of the tab is in two tones - light and dark - while the front sports a black bezel. There is a rear camera of unknown resolution and obviously a headphone jack plus a few ports... that's all we can get about the tablet. Huawei is claiming it is "guaranteed to transform your entertainment experience" and, on Twitter, that the Mediapad is "HuaweiDevice's smartest, smallest and lightest tablet ever".

The fun part, however, starts with the first commercial for the Huawei MediaPad. We won't be spoiling the joy of watching this one, but just say that it involves a cute girl and a staple in the American diet going rogue. The marketing department evidently has been at the Computex 2011 expo while this video has been designed by the interns left in the office.

We'll have to wait on June 20th for more details about the Huawei MediaPad itself, but its first commercial has every chance to become a viral hit.

source: Huawei via TheInquirer

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