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The New Essential Apps November 2011 [Apps]
Roberto Baldwin
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 23:00:00 GMT
AT&T's Samsung Focus S is one of the premier Windows phones available in the U.S., or anywhere.
AT&T is carving out a niche for itself as a friend to Windows Phone.
In the last month, it's released the mammoth, terrific HTC Titan, the low-cost-but-high-value Samsung Focus Flash, and the sleek, premium Samsung Focus S--in my opinion the most appealing all-around Windows Phone to date.
There's good reason this Windows Phone 7.5 handset scores high marks. It's got nice internal specs, high-performing dual cameras (1.3-megapixel and 8-megapixel, respectively), and Samsung's brilliant 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen. The specs aren't surprising. After all, the Focus S is essentially the Windows Phone version of AT&T's highly-rated Samsung Galaxy S II, minus the little green Android.
It may be neck-and-neck with the Titan on most features, but unless you're thirsting for a huge 4.7-inch display, the Focus S' size is more universally appealing. Watch the video, peruse the photo test gallery, and read all the pros an... [Read more]
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Samsung Focus S review: Best Windows Phone yet?
Jessica Dolcourt
Wed, 30 Nov 2011 22:42:11 GMT
http://pocketnow.com/windows-phone/...umia-800-review
"We've been wishing and hoping for Nokia to use a powerful Windows-based mobile operating system since 2003, and finally we see the incredible phone manufacturing expertise from Finland merged with the gorgeous new Windows Phone software."
If you still have any questions about the Nokia Lumia 800, PocketNow.com has posted a fairly extension review along with numerous pictures and camera test shots. The reviewer came away impressed by some aspects of the hardware and software but was disappointed in the lack of certain features found on existing Nokia phones. Hit the read link to see the full review.
Nokia Lumia 800 Review By PocketNow
Richard Chao
Thu, 01 Dec 2011 01:00:00 GMT
MS OS handsets out in 2012
Lenovo has confirmed rumours that it plans to enter the Windows Phone business, with handsets due in the latter half of next year.…
Official: Lenovo adopts Windows Phone
Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:40:13 GMT
HTC’s enormous Windows Phone smartphone, the 4.7-inch Titan, will be joining AT&T’s smartphone roster on November 20, the company has announced.
The Titan’s 4.7-inch, 800 x 480 pixel screen might be too big for some, but it’s great for multimedia which makes it a selling point for AT&T. The company jokingly says that the Titan’s large screen is “probably bigger than the TV you have at home.”
The rest of the specifications is solid although not groundbreaking: a 1.5 GHz single-core Snapdragon CPU, 512 MB of RAM, 16 GB of storage, an 8-megapixel camera and HSPA+ connectivity. All of that is packed into a case that measures 130.6 x 70.6 x 9.9 mm, which is bearable given the screen size.
The HTC Titan will be available in AT&T’s stores and online on November 20 for $199.99 with a two-year contract.
HTC Titan Coming to AT&T on November 20
Stan Schroeder
Thu, 10 Nov 2011 10:12:23 GMT
