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If you want to be up to date with the latest BlackBerry releases, you should know that the company has developed some recent smartphones and has hit the jackpot in this market. BlackBerry Curve 8530 is available at Alltel and it is one great combination of business and media-oriented features. It has media dedicated keys, media sharing and BlackBerry Messenger installed, so you can easily chat with your BlackBerry friends, share files, pictures and music and just stay in touch all the time. More than that, regarding wireless connections, it incorporates 3G and Wi-Fi, so you can surf the internet without paying anything, browse through BlackBerry App World and download any application, game or theme that makes your day easier and happier. Using GPS and BlackBerry Maps application, you can make your phone a real navigation system, keeping track of your location, downloading maps, search for local businesses and get turn by turn directions.

In case you want to benefit from the classic BlackBerry headsets and you don’t feel the hip of these new smartphones, you should not worry, as you are covered. BlackBerry Curve 8330 provides magnificent voice quality, amazing keyboard and it is very easy to use. If you want to be able to manage your phone without difficulty and to be able to type your messages and e-mails freely, this phone is one of the best from the Curve series. There is something about flip phones that keeps us on our toes. BlackBerry Pearl Flip 8230 is available at Alltel and it offers some of the goodies: GPS and 3G. more than that, the strong messaging capabilities remain, the user interface has been updated and you get Documents To Go, meaning you can handle Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, PDF, GIF, JPEG files and more. But as with all Pearl phones, the keyboard needs some time to get used to. Instead of one or three letters assigned, there are two letters per key and once you start typing, you are shown with a list of possible combinations to choose from. It surely requires some time, but most of the users said they turned out enjoying the phone to the fullest. This, with the great external and internal displays, proves to give one great business experience to all users.

So there you have it, some of the Alltel BlackBerry mobile phones. You can choose among one of the smartphones, classic phones, or try a new experience with Flip Pearl devices.

OmniVision announced a new image sensor chip that could make you look a lot better on your next smartphone or tablet video chat.

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While the OV2722 chip doesn’t have a catchy name, it does offer a significant upgrade for mobile devices: a 1080p camera small enough to fit for a device’s front-facing camera.

Measuring at less than 3mm deep, the chip is a 1/6-inch native 1080p HD CMOS image sensor featuring OmniVision’s OmniBSI+ pixel architecture to enable full HD image quality in a small form factor.

No need for a tradeoff

Rear-facing cameras typically hog all the glory on mobile devices, boasting superior picture quality, while front-facing cameras typically feature VGA quality with rare exceptions venturing into 720p territory.

The camera tradeoff works for taking simple snapshots, but hurts image quality when using video chat features such as Skype.

OmniVision says its OV2722 camera chip can eliminate the tradeoff entirely, allowing for full HD picture quality from both rear and front cameras on even the thinnest devices.

“We believe that current market trends are quickly moving beyond 720p, and we are seeing strong demand for premium quality 1080p HD video sensors that can meet the criteria and specifications of online video sharing platforms such as Skype, and unified communications platforms such as Microsoft Lync,” said OmniVision director of product marketing Nick Nam.

“In addition, many high-end cameras are required to have extremely small form factors so that they can fit inside next-generation smartphones, tablets, notebooks and Ultrabooks. The OV2722 is specifically crafted to meet these stringent performance requirements and design specifications, making it the ideal choice for these high-end devices.”

OmniVision hasn’t announced any mobile devices or Ultrabooks that plan to use the OV2722 chip yet.

However, the company announced that the chip has already gone into volume production, so ideally we’ll see 1080p front-facing cameras showing up in smartphones soon.

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BlackBerry App World has also a search box, you can type there what you are looking for and the website will show your search results listed. It has a very nice interface and intuitive, you can easily figure out where to look for what you need. The store will show you a slideshow on its front page with the latest news, latest releases and what is actually new on the website. You can register and receive the latest updates on your e-mail and you can also choose the most interesting themes to personalize your mobile phone. Among the latest games released, Untangle Holiday Edition HD is priced at $0.99 and those who bought it strongly recommend it due to the great graphics, nice colors and great game-play. Now that the holidays are knocking at the front door, you have to get in the spirit and download holiday themes, games and applications that will put your mind and spirit where it should be. This specific game has a main goal: help spider Santa and untangle the web so they don’t get messed up. There are 100 levels and all filled with fun brain-testing. If you have a BlackBerry profile, you can update your profile picture and choose one of the Jingu Avatars. The application is available for free and you get access to hundreds of items to make the avatar look just like you or have your favorite things. Change clothes, hair styles and expressions; more than that, you can create avatars for your friends and send them via BlackBerry Messenger.

If you are willing to spend a bit more money, $3.99 to be more specific, you can get the best application that will help you relax and fall asleep easier: “Calmbiance- Relax and fall asleep with soothing sounds”. You can choose among 14 sounds and images inspired by nature in order to make you sleep easier and even to help to meditate better. The interface is very sleek and you can have every session timed, depending on how much you think you need until you feel completely relaxed. This is surely the music for your mind and soul. Here are some examples of the included sounds: beach, birds, ocean, jungle, cat purr, rainforest, light rain, nature and so on. This application is recommended for all who want a good night sleep or the ones that have trouble relaxing when they are traveling.

These are just some of the latest additions, but you can check the lists on the website and you can surely find items compatible with your mobile phone. Start navigating, start downloading and start enjoying the best for your BlackBerry!

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The phone is so popular among users that it has its own term for injuries. In sports, we are all familiar with terms like golfers and tennis elbow and the term for over typing on such a device is known as “blackberry thumb”. And things don’t stop here, because they were taken to another level. In 2007, the French Government banned the use of a BlackBerry phone in ministries because they feared of snooping around by international spies. Even the United States president, Barack Obama, is obsessed with its mobile phone and refuses to change it by all means. There was a special phone ordered by him with Secure Voice software to catch spies and those who want to get inside its personal life using the phone. Furthermore, there are more than 7 million people around the world that use a BlackBerry phone, but the number is increasing daily due to new company releases, special prices and deals at service providers. Blackberry is actually originated in Canada, developed by Research in Motion. And did you know there is even a class to teach people on how to use a Blackberry phone and the right etiquette?

Due to improvements in features and adding media content, BlackBerry phones are actually an all-in-one entertainment system for when you are travelling or simply on the go. When it comes to the most important features of them all, e-mail and messaging, in corporate e-mail account, more than 3.65 million use a BlackBerry device. The one who developed the company won an Academy Award in 1998 for designing a digital film barcode reader, which is truly an accomplishment as the idea is used everywhere in the world. Soon, a book is coming out with everything there is to know about BlackBerry and its history. Everyone is in love with its BlackBerry phone and when it comes to showing it off, no one avoids it. If you search “BlackBerry” simple, you are given more the fruit rather than the device. And there is a connection of the name and the fruit you know. Someone noticed that the keys on the phone resemble groups of seeds and after going through some of the seed names and because the phones did come in black mostly, they all settled for “BlackBerry”. The first commercial done by the company was in 1999 and it was about a two-way pager. Since 1990, more than ten different models were introduced and more than 40 million units have been sold.

Finally, more facts on BlackBerry phones refer to BlackBerry Internet Service, which is available in 91 countries at more than 500 mobile operators.

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BlackBerry 10 will be designed to run on both phones and tablets, and in some ways it’s expected to look a lot like BlackBerry PlayBook OS. But according to a leaked document, the smartphone version will feature a user interface designed to fit on smaller screens.

So what’s new in BlackBerry 10? It looks like here are a few highlights:

• Home screen widgets which provide at-a-glance information from weather, music, phone, or other apps
• Video chat
• iOS-like folder icons which show some of the apps hidden in the folder

Overall BlackBerry 10 looks a lot more like Android or iOS than earlier versions of the BlackBerry smartphone operating system. That’s probably a good thing for a company that’s trying to keep up with the competition — but it’s not yet clear if it will be enough to convince anyone to put down an iPhone and pick up a BlackBerry again.

BlackBerry 10 will bring widgets to the home screen

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For a BlackBerry phone you have to pay more, especially if you want an all-featured headset, but as it delivers that most important characteristic you are looking for, it is worth the price. Also, you can get a BlackBerry prepaid phone. This involves signing up a two-year contract with a service provider and paying as you go, with a monthly fee depending on the type of services you choose. The price is lowered down compared to the unlocked version, but at least you don’t feel like spending it all at once. The unlocked version gives you the freedom of choosing the provider you want. BlackBerry phones provide special features, such as world-roaming: you don’t have to switch your SIM card whenever you are travelling, as you keep the same phone number and manage calls and send messages and e-mails from wherever you are. But note that it is important to check the rates for each country, so you don’t end up paying a lot at the end. Moreover, the company has divided its phones into series: Curve, Bold, Tour, Pearl, Torch and Storm. Each of these has distinctive features. For instance, BlackBerry Pearl gives up the full QWERTY keyboard and uses the SureType instead. There are two letters assigned per key and once you start typing a list with possible word combinations sows up allowing you to choose what you need to say. It seems a bit weird at the beginning, but in the end you will get used to it.

BlackBerry Storm and Torch are the latest releases when it comes to the smartphone segment. These provide touch screens, wireless capabilities, GPS, Bluetooth and multimedia support. The Storm has a basic form factor, but the Torch has a sliding QWERTY keyboard, a very sturdy design, improved operating system, browser and addition of Liquid Crystal display, that is said to provide great improvements over the quality of images. The phone comes at higher price range and the series include several models. Also, a wide range of applications and games are accessible through BlackBerry App World. But these are not the only smartphones of the company, as BlackBerry Curve 3G and Bold 9900 look fantastic and pack a decent set of features that will satisfy the users and corporate field as well.

BlackBerry is known worldwide and has made a great impact over mobile technology. They are not accessible and you can easily find them at service providers, at online retail stores and so. If you want sturdy design, best keyboards and messaging features, then what you need is a BlackBerry device.

Sony tablet S is a new introduction in the Android market. Also known as Sony’s Honeycomb tablet, this tablet comes with an impressive design and unique features to give competition to the other market players. It is a complete package and includes a wall charger, Lanyard Strap and a Quick Start Guide.

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Sony Tablet S Features

Design

Sony Tablet S has an impressive design with a glossy plastic cover. It is very lightweight and weighs 21.09 oz. With its TruBlack display of 9.4 inches, it gives a high resolution of 1280×800. Its color production makes things look vivid and nice.

The power button and volume buttons are placed at the right side of the tablet. These are responsive and perform fairly well. A LED is also located at the right side. Each time a notification comes, it lights up. The headset jack of 3.5mm, microSD card and microUSB port are placed at the left. MicroUSB port provides USB hosting service which allows it to accept keyboard, mouse, game pad and memory stick. You need to buy an adapter to connect them.

The charging port is placed at the lower left. There is a camera in the front. You can use it for video chat or self-portraits. The rear has a 5MP camera with auto-focus.

Interface

The tablet comprises of NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor of 1GHz and RAM of 1GB. It runs Android 3.1 Honeycomb and has a good internet speed. The tablet apps which are non-optimized function fairly well. The small icons on the top left of the homescreen give an access to email, web browser, Sony eReader app and remote control.

Organizer and Messaging

No changes have been made in core organizer apps. These are kept the same. The calendar and calculator operate the same as on Honeycomb device. The display of the tablet is small in size and the keyboard layout has also been reduced.

Camera

It comes with a 5Mp camera and an auto-focus. It captures a video of 720p. The camera captures natural colors with sharp focus. The toggle switch and the shutter key are placed on the right. The left side gives a wide range of icons to change the resolution, exposure, scene mode, focus mode and white balance. It can capture 30 frames in a second.

Multimedia

It provides an impressive interface of 3D album cover. You can place these albums anywhere on the screen. The visuals are very eye-catchy. The tablet also provides manual and preset equalizer settings. The speakers are average but the voice cracks when the volume is loud.

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Internet and Connectivity

It provides USB hosting service with other connectivity services such as GPS and Bluetooth. Currently, the Wi-Fi version of the tablet is available.    

Performance

It comprises of 5000 mAh battery which can offer a normal usage of one day. Though it provides sufficient battery life but it needs to be charged on a daily basis.

Sony Tablet S Tablet  Price

The cost of Sony tablet S starts from Rs 30,000.

Sum Up

Sony Tablet S stands out in the market with its impressive design and unique features. It offers a unique  platform for multimedia and other gaming activities. It gives an additional advantage to the users with multimedia apps and advanced customizations.

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For these and not only, BlackBerry themes + cars are available. They are just like any other themes actually, because you can actually have anything you want displayed on the screen. You can choose to download themes from the BlackBerry App World, or you can look on other websites with themes. Just make sure your phone is compatible with what you want to have. Different phones have different resolutions and screen sizes and some might not match what you are interested in. also, themes don’t occupy a lot of space on your phone and however, you can always consider buying a memory card and expand the storage inside. Cars are very popular among men, as they feel empowered and in control of the situation. But it is not only men, because the ladies can enjoy some feminine cars and perhaps some feel attracted by convertible cars and who knows what. Combining your phone with a car theme gives you a certain image and whenever you check your device, you feel secure on what you have and it shows everybody what you style is and what brand of car you like the most.

Moreover, most of the phone themes come available for free, but it does not mean that you can’t find some with payment. You can choose what to do according on how most you like the paid themes. BlackBerry car themes can be seen in pictures in this article and no matter what, you can easily spot them. If you want something flashier, you can choose those animated themes. They consume a bit more of your phone’s battery, but it is worth it if you are into them. Some themes even change how the icons look and the menu, messaging window and so on. If you don’t want anything changed, you can apply a simple theme you like and you can choose to download certain wallpaper with cars and you can set it as background image. If your phone has a web browser and you have internet connection, you can download the theme directly in your phone and if not, use the mini USB connectivity or Bluetooth to send themes from your computer to your phone.

Themes can really change the aspect of your mobile phone and they make a good impression, giving you the impression that the phone has changed and making you use it more often, just to check the theme.

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If you happen to be travelling, you can’t know all the possible languages around, so it is suitable to have a translator or a dictionary with you. Why not incorporate these two inside your phone? Navita Translator offers a quick translation of phrases or words and as the interface is basic, you will easily be able to handle the translation. Just type words or phrases in the text field and you will see the result. And that is not it; you can translate directly from SMS messages, web pages and BlackBerry Messenger as well. Among the languages supported you can find Portuguese, Spanish and 52 more. again for when travelling and not only, UrbanSpoon helps you find out where to eat out, depending on what food you are into, the amount of money you want to pay, your location and so on. Just enter the criteria you want and shake the phone as the slot machine will eventually display the available locations for you to choose. Poynt gives you everything you need to know as it is one of the best local search applications. Get maps, information about restaurants, access Flixster and it is rumored that even from AccuWeather the application will be receiving some weather forecast information.

Now let’s get social! Instant messaging applications should be on every mobile phone, because that is in fact what makes you active and keeps you in touch with friends. No matter the network you have account on; you can download BlackBerry Messenger, Google Talk, Yahoo Messenger, AOL, and Windows Live Messenger and so on. As for social networks, it is known that Facebook is the winner no matter what. Facebook for BlackBerry gives you instant access to your account and you can enjoy all benefits, just like you were in front of your computer. Twitter and UberTwitter are also available and you can choose from these two to access your account, depending on the interface and features you like the most. And if we are getting online, you need a web browser, try out Opera Mobile to benefit of great web surfing. Let’s not forget about entertainment either. Music is a natural relief against stress and a hectic day at work. If you want to listen to your favorite tracks or stream through radio stations, try Pandora and Slacker Radio and you will have the best experience.

Finally, as most BlackBerry devices have GPS, BlackBerry Maps and Google Maps should be tries for sure. They enable downloading maps, give you directions, establish your location and provide directions.