Mobiles and gadgets

Apple has announced the Iphone 4S, not the Iphone 5, so we take a look at the differences between the old and the new.

For starters the handset doesn't look any different from its predecessor, not a single thing has changed. So no one will even know that you have the new version. Considering it's an Apple product we expected it to at least be a bit thinner. However, Apple does claim that the device is a massive 3g lighter. With no face lift or tummy tuck, it's the hardware and software where we find some upgrades.

We'll start with the hardware and look at the processor first. This time round the Iphone 4S has been given an A5 dual-core chip. It's an upgrade from the A4 processor in the Iphone 4, which is only single-core. It's the same chip that the Ipad 2 has, which is clocked at 1GHz but it's unclear if this is the same on the Iphone 4S. Nevertheless, the fruit themed firm claims it can deliver up to twice the power and seven times faster graphics.

The other major hardware upgrade is to the phone's camera. The 5MP camera on the Iphone 4 has been bumped up to 8MP. Apple claims it "might be the best camera ever on a phone". It also has a bigger aperture of f/2.4, the illumination sensor has been ‘improved' and there's additional face detection. When it comes to video the camera will be able to shoot in HD 1080p as opposed to HD 720p, and it will have added video stabilisation that the Iphone 4 camera doesn't have.

When Acer decided to break into the smart-phone market, it chose to buy up the Glofiish brand instead of starting from scratch. The Tempo M900 is the latest result of this partnership. Priced at about £370 SIM-free, has this keyboard-equipped Windows Mobile handset got what it takes to challenge the likes of the HTC Touch Pro2? 
Bulky behemoth
The first thing you notice when you take the M900 out of the box is its sheer weight and bulk. Hiding a slide-out Qwerty keyboard in its frame, it was never going to be the sleekest smart phone on the market, but it feels considerably larger and heavier than other keyboard-toting handsets, like the Touch Pro2 or Sony Ericsson Xperia X1. The phone's rather old-fashioned styling does little to mask its chunkiness, and the build quality isn't brilliant either -- the plasticky case tends to flex rather more than it should.
Large keys
That said, at least the extra space means Acer has been able to equip the M900 with a roomy keyboard. The keys on the keyboard are packed rather tightly together, but they're slightly larger than usual and quite responsive, so, after some practice, you'll find it relatively easy to tap out long emails and text messages.
The M900's screen is also very impressive. Measuring 97mm (3.8 inches) diagonally, it's one of the largest displays on any Windows Mobile device, and its high, 800x480-pixel resolution is especially useful when viewing Web pages or work documents in the phone's Office Mobile suite of applications, as it means you don't have to do as much scrolling back and forth as on other devices.
Beneath the large display, you'll find the handset's other key feature: its fingerprint scanner. This can be configured either to work as a security mechanism -- so that you need to swipe your finger across it to gain access to the phone -- or just to protect individual folders or the data in certain applications, such as your calendar and contacts book. You can also use it as a touch controller to move through menus and select on-screen icons. 
Interface tweaks
The phone runs Windows Mobile 6.1, which has probably the worst user interface of any of the current smart-phone operating systems. Recognising this, Acer has added its own Shell interface enhancements over the top. Shell presents you with a virtual desktop, with various items spread around it. Selecting these items with your finger takes you to the associated applications. The system works reasonably well, but the graphics look rather drab and it's less slick and intuitive than the TouchFlo interface that HTC uses on its smart phones.
The M900 is built around the same speedy, 522MHz Samsung processor used on the other smart phones in Acer's range, but it only has 128MB of RAM. It runs smoothly when you've got one or two apps open, but it starts to struggle with any more than that, due to the lack of RAM. Battery life isn't too hot either. You'll only get around a day's usage from the M900 before it needs recharging. 
The M900 isn't too bad on the connectivity front, though. It supports both Bluetooth and Wi-Fi, and you also get HSDPA for speedy Web browsing when you're on the move. The on-board GPS is also top-class, proving very quick to get a lock on your location. The 5-megapixel camera has an LED flash and autofocus, and takes decent-enough shots, provided the lighting conditions aren't too poor. 
Conclusion
The Acer Tempo M900's large screen and responsive keyboard are impressive, but this handset leaves much to be desired elsewhere. The design is far too bulky for our liking and the build quality isn't particularly good. Compared to similar handsets, such as the HTC Touch Pro2, the M900 definitely comes off second best.

It feels as if it had been yesterday when we first saw the HTC Touch, the famous forerunner of probably the most successful series of Windows Mobile phones ever. Actually this happened in 2007 (the same year when the iPhone 2GS rolled out), the phone featured WM 6.0 that was well hidden under TouchFLO and was considered a high-end device. The level of personalization was nothing out of this world really (although even two years later, some manufacturers still don’t seem able to catch up), but the compact size and elegant design of the handset managed to win over quite a few people, including us. The Diamond-strewn and Pro-fessional models that appeared later launched HTC into orbit and made the company the world´s leading manufacturer of Windows Mobile devices. Of course, we should mention memorable models like the affordable HTC Touch Viva and Touch 3G.Two years later and just a few days after the official release of version 6.5 of the operating system of the software giant, what we have in our hands is the HTC Touch2 that unlike its predecessor is not exactly technologically advanced for its time. This is a mainstream handset, coming with features that are similar to what the HTC Touch Diamond2 delivers. Its processor runs at the same frequency (528MHz) and the amount of RAM is slightly lower (256MB instead of 288MB). The HTC Touch2 utilizes Windows Mobile 6.5 and a motley version of the TouchFLO interface.

Samsung F480 Tocco Pink specifications:
91 g, 95.9 x 55 x 11.8 mm
5 megapixel Camera along with Auto Focus and Flash feature
2.8 Inch TFT 262k Colour Touch Screen
Samsung F480 Tocco Pink features:
Bluetooth with A2DP Technology
FM Radio RDS
3G HSDPA Technology
Text Messaging
Enhanced Messaging
Multimedia Messaging
Instant Messaging
Email and Predictive Tex
USB Connection
EDGE technology
GPRS
MicroSD Memory Card Option
3 Hours Talk Time
250 Hours Standby Time

The Siemens al21 is a modest cell phone, but it sports a handsfree speakerphone mode built-in. Here is a good deal of information links, among which user reviews and a side-by-side comparison.* My system to determine Siemens al21 ringtones compatibility linked above uses common knowledge on BenQ-Siemens phones to evaluate your chance of getting free Siemens al21 ringtones, but it is not absolutely accurate. Bluetooth-enabled, which is an interesting plus. Bluetooth is not really necessary but may be handy if you want to use a wireless headset or transfer data to or from your (Bluetooth-enabled) laptop, for instance. (score: 7/7) 300 minutes of talking time. It is excellent! (score: 20/20) Siemens al21 works with global GSM frequencies which is convenient for overseas travelers. (Note that additional roaming charges from your home carrier generally apply) (score: 7/7)

Motorola RAZR (pronounced /ˈreɪzər/ "razor") is a series of clamshell mobile camera phones by Motorola. They were first developed in July 2003 and introduced in the fourth quarter of 2004.[1] with sales starting the following year.
Because of its striking appearance and thin profile, it was initially marketed as an exclusive fashion phone,[2] but within a year its price was lowered and it was wildly successful selling over 50 million units by July 2006, making it the most popular clamshell phone.[3] Over the RAZR's four-year run, Motorola sold more than 110 million units, boosting its position to second place in the handheld market behind Nokia.[4] PC World put the RAZR at #12 in The 50 Greatest Gadgets of the Past 50 Years.[5]
The RAZR series was marketed until July 2007, when the succeeding Motorola RAZR2 series was released. Marketed as a more sleek and more stable design of the RAZR, the RAZR2 included more features, improved telephone audio quality, and a touch sensitive external screen. The new models were the V8, the V9, and the V9m.[6] However, Motorola relied too long upon the RAZR and its derivatives,[7][8] being slow to develop new products in the growing market for feature-rich touchscreen and 3G phones, so the RAZR's appeal declined while offerings from rivals such as the LG Chocolate and iPhone captured consumer attention, and Motorola eventually dropped behind Samsung and LG in market share for mobile phones.[4] Motorola's strategy of grabbing market share by selling tens of millions of RAZRs led to them slashing prices, cutting into margins which resulted in heavy losses in the cellular डिविजन.

The BlackBerry 8300 Curve Grey comes with a QWERTY keypad which allows the users to easily type the Emails and Messages and the space between the keys of QWERTY keypad is easily identified with the help of its Back light feature. There is a document viewer application in this business phone that facilitates the owners to view documents in popular file formats. The wonderful phone comes with Security Password protection feature which gives assurance to its owners that their phone will not be used by any other person. Other useful features of this gadget are BlackBerry Maps, Hands free speaker phone and Voice Dialing.This blackberry phones is compact in shape which comes with smooth and curvaceous looks. It is a very glamorous looking business phone comes with the overall dimensions of 107 x 60 x15.5 mm and it weight is measured around 98 grams. Its screen displays around 65 thousand colours over a resolution of 320 x 420 pixels.