Kyocera Echo is the world’s first dual-screen smartphone that offers responsive touchscreen, ability to use two applications at once and acceptable call quality. Its design provides some unique advantages, but its appeal is hampered by monotonous feature set and usability quirks. The Echo is one of the most unusual Android smartphones of Sprint, which unveils the second screen that flips out from behind the first to form a large 4.7 inch display. It also offers some advantages such as additional space for Web browsing and mapping and optimized and simultasking modes for unique user experience. The dual screen comes with few disadvantages. The line between two screens might be distracting for some as the flip out hinge is not that durable. The feature set is standard with excellent data speeds at 3G and Android Froyo operating system. The Kyocera Echo is an angular chunky touchscreen smartphone that measures 0.78 inch deep, 4.45 inches tall and 2.2 inches  [...]

The entrance of Sony Ericsson Xperia Play in the market will be an announcement of a big on-the-house party for the gaming fanatics, and if you are one, then we are sure you must be thrilled about it. But if you are parents of gaming fanatic kids then you better lock your little gamer. And, though the world is going towards smaller and sleek handsets, we think that for the Xperia Play, bigger is better. The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play looks a as a fat and short sibling of Sony Ericsson’s graceful Xperia Arc, which Sony proclaimed as the “thinnest” smartphone in the world. The Experia Plya is 0.62 in thicker, and that makes it a tad more bulky than the other devices of the Xperia-line family. The bulkiness of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play becomes understandable when you understand that the phone also comes with a PlayStation controller, and that’s why we were expectant of some swapping in size. And if you are gaming crazy then you definitely will  [...]

Motorola has unveiled the first WiMax smartphone, Photon 4G, which is more like a souped version of Motorola Atrix 4G on AT&T, with a complete new name and a form factor. The all new smartphone comes with unique diamond shaped body and features Android 2.3 Gingerbread along with Tegra Zone application store and 1GHz NVIDI Tegra 2 processor. It also offers an 8-megapixel camera at the back, which is capable of 720p video capture. Some of the distinctive features found in this model are capability to output 1020p video through HDMI cable and gorgeous display for self playing movies at 4.3-inch qHD. The Photon 4G also provides blazing fast browsing and downloading, ultra-smooth performance and video playback and capture in high definition. Standard features  [...]

LG has revealed a high end smartphone Optimus 2X, which is robust, thin and light and offers 8-megapixel camera and built in Wi-Fi. It is the first dual core smartphone of New Zealand that provides a four-inch screen that boasts 800 x 480 pixel resolution, HDMI output, 3G wireless hotspot and recording at 1080p. It ships an Android 2.2 along with an icon bar, which is located permanently at the bottom of the homescreen. The Optimus 2X features the LG’s own Twitter and Facebook applications installed. Standard features on 2X include 2G Network: GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900; 3G Network: HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100; HSDPA 900 / 1700 / 2100; four inches IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen that boasts 16 million colors; Gorilla Glass display; Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate; Proximity sensor for auto turn-off;  [...]

HTC Sensation 4G is an Android based touchscreen smartphone, which provides high quality sleek design, 8-megapixel camera, gorgeous 4.3 inch qHD screen and 1.2GHz dual core processor. Its excellent user experience and design with its solid performance, makes the Sensation 4G one of the top pick for T-Mobile customers and one of the best smartphones in the market. T-Mobile and HTC Corporation originally launched the Sensation 4G in the month of April with 4.3 inch screen and 1.2GHz processor. It is available for the price of $199.99 with $50 mail-in rebate and two-year contract. The Sensation 4G is one of the most well designed and best looking smartphones with sleek and solid design, aluminium unibody chassis and high quality streamlined construction. Unlike other 4.3-inch touchscreen smartphones such as Samsung Droid Charge and HTC Thunderbolt, the HTC Sensation 4G doesn’t feel bulky or heavy. It measures 0.4 inch thick, 5 inches tall, 2.6 inches wide  [...]

In the world of Smartphones, the saying “Looks can be deceiving” holds absolutely true, and the reason why we are saying this is that underneath a sleek exterior there could be a gravely flawed set of hardware. That said, the HTC Sensation 4G, is the all new smartphone offering from HTC, powered by T-Mobile, and we must say that it is a damn good looking handset. The HTC Sensation boasts a 4.3 inch HD display, the race-car curves and the aluminum unibody structure, and that is what makes it so special. The HTC Sensation officially was launched by T-mobile today, and is expected to hit the markets on June 15. The Sensation has been attractively priced and comes with a price tag of $199, after a $50 mail-in rebate and with a 2 year contract. In their press release, T-mobile representatives  [...]

HTC Trophy is a well designed smartphone, which provides world roaming capabilities, compact design, user friendly interface and solid integration with Office and Zune. It isn’t the most sophisticated or powerful smartphone of Verizon, but those who don’t require all the whistles and bells, the Windows Phone provides superior integration of features and great ease of use in a sleek package. The Trophy is available for the price of $149.99 with two-year contract. It is pretty simple as compared to extra large screen of HTC HD7 and slide out speaker of HTC Surround. It measures 0.47 inch thick, 4.67 inches high, 2.42 inches wide and weighs 4.94 ounces, and is pretty simple sleek. The sleek profile feels solid in the hand and makes it easy to slip in the pants pocket. The HTC Trophy’s soft touch finish and aluminium like bezel have nice touches, as is the red interior at the back of the battery door. It features a 3.8 inches that boasts 480 x 800-pixel resolution with  [...]

Nokia Astound is an excellent choice for mobile enthusiasts with it affordable price tag, premium sleek design, great call quality and 8-megapixel camera that takes excellent video and photos. It is an affordable and well designed smartphone for T-Mobile; however there are plenty of budget friendly cellphones available in the market that are very easy to use and provide advanced performance. The Astound was announced at CTIA 2011 as a rebranded version of Nokia C7, launched in the year 2010. It is considered as one of the sleek looking smartphones that provides 8-megapixel camera, wallet friendly price tag of $79.99 and Wi-Fi calling. The Nokia Astound is made with top notch quality materials including stainless steel battery compartment and glass screen, giving it a premium feel. It measures 4.62 inches long, 0.41 inch thick, 2.24 inches wide and weighs 4.58 ounces. The Astound is pretty impressive to boot, with its chrome accents and frigid metal color.  [...]