Entry level Samsung Galaxy Ace Style is announced

After the announcement of new Galaxy Ace device in Germany last week Samsung won’t hesitate to announce the device globally a few hours go. The Galaxy Ace Style is an entry level Android device aimed at the younger audience. The phone is said to have a "a fun, unique design with an enhanced camera and advanced features for superior performance", I don’t have any idea what is the meaning of that.

The dual core 1.2GHz device has a 4-inch display with a resolution of 800 x 480, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB internal memory, 5 MP camera at the back, VGA shooter at the front, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 4.0, NFC and a 1500 mAh battery.



While the hardware of the device isn't fantastic, Samsung states that the Ace Style is “designed to support and power young social consumers.” The device will likely be available in both single- and dual-SIM configurations and will come with Android 4.4 KitKat out of the box.

The Samsung Galaxy ACE Style will be available globally in April in Cream White and Dark Gray colors. The price hasn't been officially announced yet, but it’s safe to guess it will cost around $250.

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Sony unveils affordable quad-core Xperia M2 at MWC

The Sony Xperia M2 is the cheapest phone in Sony's Android line-up to offer a look that's pretty high-end. Sony's mid-ranges phones are pretty popular, and this one offers some pretty significant design upgrades that – on first impression – make it pretty close in some surface respects to the Sony Xperia Z2. Sony Xperia M2 comes with a 4.8" TFT display with 540x960 pixels resolution. It is powered by a Snapdragon 400 chipset with a quad-core 1.2GHz Cortex-A7 processor, Adreno 305 GPU, 2300mAH battery and 1GB of RAM. There is also 8GB internal memory, expandable with a microSD slot.



Xperia M2 features an 8MP camera with Sony's Exmor RS sensor. It has a single-LED flash and is capable of 1080p video recording. Sony Xperia M2 runs on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean, but there is nothing mentioned on an upcoming update. Hopefully, Sony will treat it with KitKat soon after launch. The connectivity department of the Sony Xperia M2 offers 3G with HSPA, GPS with GLONASS, NFC, Wi-Fi with DLNA, Bluetooth 4.0 and FM radio.



Sony will also offer a dual-SIM variant of the Xperia M2, letting users have two simultaneous, always active SIM cards with custom ring tones. Sony has yet to say exactly how much it will be, but I expect it to sit somewhere around the $400 mark. It's due to hit stores in the UK in "spring", although Sony also hasn't announced if it will be available in the US.

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Sony announces mid-range Xperia T2 Ultra Phablet

Along with WALKMAN family Xperia E1 announcement, Sony made another Android presentation today. This one is a mid-range 6.0 inch phablet, the Xperia T2 Ultra. Sony designed it specifically for Asian and African markets where big screen smartphones are all the rage and will compete against the likes of the Samsung Galaxy Mega.

The Xperia T2 Ultra has a 6.0-inch, 1280x720 resolution display with TRILUMINOS, Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 and other fancy words Sony likes to use for displays that are often underwhelming. There is a 13 megapixel Exmor RS camera on the back and a 1.1 megapixel Exmor R camera on the front.



On the inside, the Xperia T2 Ultra has a quad-core Snapdragon processor clocked at 1.4GHz, 1GB of RAM and 8GB of storage space expandable with microSD cards. Another nice addition of Xperia T2 Ultra is it’s 13MP back camera with HDR and image stabilization. 1080p video recording is certainly there with 1.1MP front camera. Android 4.3 is there inside the T2 Ultra. Powering all this is a large 3,000mAh battery with Sony's Battery STAMINA mode.



The Sony Xperia T2 Ultra will be available in two variants, the single SIM T2 Ultra and the dual-SIM T2 Ultra dual, in black, white and purple. As always we have no price and release date in our hand. But I guess any price beyond $400 mark will make people think twice before buying this phablet. Read the PR to know more about Xperia T2 Ultra.

Update: Sony Xperia T2 Ultra will be priced $550 (15.04.14)


Introducing Xperia™ T2 Ultra and Xperia™ T2 Ultra dual – the large screen smartphones for entertainment on-the-go

14th January 2014, London, UK – Sony Mobile Communications (“Sony Mobile”) today introduces Xperia T2 Ultra, the next evolution in large-screen smartphone design. Designed specifically with customers from emerging markets in China, the Middle East, Africa and the Asia Pacific rim in mind, Xperia T2 Ultra brings together the best of Sony’s imaging and display technologies with ground-breaking design efficiency to produce a stunning LTE3 Android smartphone at a mid-range price point.

“Xperia T2 Ultra will lead the category through its combination of advanced display and camera technologies, it will bring large-screen entertainment in an amazingly portable form factor and it will do it all whilst providing incredible value for money,” said Calum MacDougall, Director of Xperia Marketing at Sony Mobile Communications. “Its large HD display will deliver big screen entertainment on the go whilst the efficiency of the design will allow it to remain the worlds most portable large screen smartphone.”

Incredible entertainment with you all the time
Sony’s entertainment divisions have been delivering some of the world’s greatest entertainment content for decades and with Xperia T2 Ultra these experiences will be more integrated than ever before. Sony’s latest Album, WalkmanTM and Movies apps will integrate out-of-the-box with cloud services to provide easy access to fantastic entertainment. For users in most Asia Pacific markets this will mean out-of-the-box integration with the Sony Entertainment Network as well as Sony’s PlayMemories Online storage service, whilst in China users will have access to an exclusive Sony movies channel via Sohu and the Sony Zone, a 320Kbps high quality streaming MP3 service.

To make the most of the movies and songs, whilst ensuring that users need never be parted from them, Xperia T2 Ultra combines a number of key design features to perfectly balance the need for a large screen with portability and battery endurance.

Xperia T2 Ultra’s stunning 6” HD TRILUMINOS display extends to within 2.5 mm of the phone’s edges. This means that it has a screen to phone size ratio of 73.6%, both making the most of the space available and ensuring that the phone is no wider than a standard credit card. It is also both slim (7.6 mm) and light (weighing only 173 ± 1g depending on variant differences), fitting easily in a jacket pocket.

Big, bright screens can often use a lot of power, but that’s not a problem with Xperia T2 Ultra, Sony has ensured that it is ready to go the distance by incorporating a battery-efficient processor and massive 3000 mAh battery, coupled with Sony’s unique Battery STAMINA Mode that automatically turns off functions to save power when you don’t need them and restarts them when you do.

Sony’s innovative smart social camera
Xperia T2 Ultra features a 13 megapixel camera, the best in it’s class2, that brings together the best of Sony’s digital imaging technology to allow users to capture incredible images, and, coupled with Sony’s new smart social camera ecosystem, smartphone photography can go far beyond the traditional snapshot.

The smart social camera system allows developers to create camera add-ons that extend functionality and re-define the role of the camera. Apps available at launch will include:

• Portrait Retouch: Turn Xperia T2 Ultra into a virtual mirror and experiment with make-up effects before snapping the perfect self-portrait
• Collage: Allows you to drop images directly into creative photo collages by changing formats, layouts and backgrounds
• Background defocus: Create stunning images full of depth by separating foreground elements and burring the background
• Timeshift burst: Ensures you get the perfect photo every time by taking 31 photos within two seconds, both before and after you press the shutter. You can then scroll through them afterwards to select the perfect shot.
• Sweep Panorama: Snap amazing and seamless panoramas easily. Take a snap then sweep the phone in a direction you set to capture wide-angle panoramas.

These will feature alongside a growing number of third party applications available through the Sony Select app store and accessible directly from the camera app on Xperia T2 Ultra. Already the smart social camera includes apps for services like Evernote and Sphere with many more launching in the coming months.

Xperia T2 Ultra at the heart of a connected ecosystem
With one-touch functions users can instantly and easily share music, photos and videos and movies from Xperia T2 Ultra with a wide range of NFC-enabled Sony devices, including speakers, SmartWatch, wireless headsets and TVs.

The SBH52 is a dynamic Smart Bluetooth™ Handset that provides easy hands-free call handling with a single press, while leaving your smartphone conveniently in your bag. It also provides you with stereo sound while enjoying movies on the Xperia T2 Ultra. The OLED display conveniently lets you browse your call log, view text messages, and see who’s calling you. And with a sleek, minimal and splash-proof design you can now use it anywhere, in any weather. Use it as a quality stereo music headset to listen to music or to the built-in standalone FM radio with RDS. Pairing and connecting is achieved simply by touching it to the back of Xperia T2 Ultra or other NFC-enabled device. The smart flip case – SCR14 doesn’t only protect your screen from scratching but can also serve as a holding stand for when you’re watching movies or using video chat. Moreover, its smart sensors will automatically wake up your Xperia T2 Ultra as soon as you open the cover!

Dual SIM, no compromise
Xperia T2 Ultra dual variant offers a new experience through the incorporation of Sony’s latest generation of dual SIM mobile technology. Users can set up both SIM cards independently with custom ring tones and one-touch switching between SIMs before making calls or sending texts. Sony’s dual SIM management technology means that users can keep both SIMs active, never missing a call, even whilst talking on one of them.

Key specs for Xperia T2 Ultra and Xperia T2 Ultra dual

• 6” HD display (720p) with TRILUMINOSTM and Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 for mobile
• 13 MP camera with Exmor RS for mobile
• 1.1 Mp front facing camera with Exmor R
• Access to Sony’s “one-touch” ecosystem of 132 NFC connected accessories
• Snapdragon Quad-core 1.4 GHz processor with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of on board storage (Micro SD slot expandable up to 32GB)
• Large 3000 mAh embedded battery with Battery STAMINA Mode

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Samsung announces mid-range Galaxy Core Android

Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Core smartphone. The Galaxy Core is a mid-range device and comes with optional dual-SIM support. It is a 4.3 inch device that is aimed right at the corner of mid-range level. Said 4.3-inch display has 800 x 480 resolution and packed beneath it are a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, a 5 megapixel camera, a front-facing VGA camera, 8GB of internal storage with microSD card slot, an 1,800mAh battery, Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, A-GPS, Android 4.1 and more.

The device has some of Samsung’s latest features such as Smart Stay, Smart Alert, S Voice and all the motion features you can dive into. The dual-SIM variant of the Galaxy Core will go on sale this month and the single-SIM variant will go on sale in July. Availability depends upon the market.
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Samsung Galaxy S Duos is now available in Bangladesh for 27000 taka

Samsung Galaxy S Duos is one of the best mid range Android dual SIM phone available. The phone comes with Android 4.0 ICS, upgradable to 4.1 Jelly Bean. It has a reasonable 1 GHz Processor and Adreno 200 GPU for gaming. Samsung has started shipping of this phone with an improved 768 MB RAM which improves the performance of the phone. But there is only 4GB of internal storage space with 32GB memory card slot.

The 4 inches Touch screen is quite responsive, but pixel density of 480 x 800 could have been improved. The 5 MP rear camera is a good performer but VGA secondary camera might disappoint some. The phone has good talk time of 13 Hours, Wi-Fi hotspot and 3G speed of HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps.

If you wanna taste Android smartphone with two of your SIMs at the same time then Galaxy S Duos S7562 is your smart choice. This phone is already available in Bangladesh with two years of warranty service provided by Samsung. Their asking price is 27000 taka($330). If you want to save some of your money then you can choose the warranty less version, which cost 23000 taka($280).

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Sony Xperia tipo is now in Bangladesh for 17000 taka

The Sony Xperia Tipo is the latest addition to the Xperia smartphone range, and it's undoubtedly makes many people happier. Because its price starts from $160 and there is also a dual SIM model of Xperia tipo is also available. Sony Xperia tipo comes with an 800MHz single-core processor, 512MB of RAM, 2.5GB of internal storage, a 3.2MP camera and a 3.2-inch 320 x 480 display. It measures just 103 x 57 x 13mm and so fits neatly in a pocket. It weighs only 99.4 grams.

The Tipo will appeal to people on a budget who want to grab a more up-to-date version of Android than can be found on the majority of budget droids. It runs Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich. Xperia tipo is one of very few handsets at around this price point that currently runs Android 4.0.

Sony Xperia tio is now available in Bangladesh just for 17000 taka ($207). And if you are willing to buy the dual SIM version they you have to 18000 taka ($220). But interestingly Amazon is offering factory unlocked Sony Xperia tipo dualat a higher price of $270. Check that out if you wish to.

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Galaxy Pocket Duos is the cheapest Dual-SIM Droid by Samsung

Samsung is the only front runner company regularly releasing dual SIM Android phones for various markets. And things are becoming much easier for you to choose when Samsung announced that a duos version of Android Galaxy Pocket will be available soon. And like the original Pocket, Pocket Duos will be the cheapest dual SIM Android phone in market. The Samsung Galaxy Pocket Duos has a 2.8-inch QVGA display of 320 X 240 as usual, which we hate most. It has a 832MHz single core CPU with 2GB internal memory running Android 2.3 Gingerbread. There’s only a MP snapper covers the back of Galaxy Pocket.

Samsung Galaxy Pocket Duos has a 1200mAh battery which Samsung says is good for 15 hours of talk-time in 2G and 6 hours in 3G. The pricing and availability of the Galaxy Pocket Duos are yet to be confirmed. But my assumption is that Samsung Galaxy Pocket Duos price will be around $120-$130 when released.
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BLU announced Dual-SIM Android phone with 4.3-inch AMOLED Plus display

It’s always when companies are thinking about dual-SIM phones, they are making something cheap. I don’t know why but it always happens. But BLU is the first company to break the rule. They just announced a powerful dual-core Android smartphone, Vivo 4.3 having a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus screen at the front. Its CPU is Cortex A9, clocking at 1GHz. They also managed to gibe Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with every device from the day one. There is a 8MP snapper at the back of BLU Android phone with HD shooting as expected.

What’s the most promising part of the total table is the price of the phone. They will ship it in US from September only asking $250 for the unlocked device. Gradually it be released on Latin America and Asia. Read the full PR after the break.

BLU Products announces the VIVO 4.3 - World's First Dual SIM smartphone device to feature Super AMOLED Plus Technology and Dual Core CPU

New device meant to capitalize on the explosive growth and demand of Dual SIM smartphone devices in emerging markets as well as increased demand for unlocked smartphone devices in US MVNO Channels

MIAMI, Aug. 3, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- BLU Products, one of the fastest growing mobile phone manufacturers in the world, announced the new Vivo 4.3, becoming the first manufacturer to produce a Dual SIM device to include either a Super AMOLED Plus LCD, or Dual Core Processor - realizing increased performance, user experience and capabilities for consumers in emerging markets, as well as non-contract unlocked devices in the United States.

"We are extremely excited as we continue to pioneer the growing demand of Dual SIM handsets in emerging markets by offering the most outstanding Dual SIM smartphone available anywhere in the world today." said Samuel-Ohev-Zion, CEO of BLU Products. "Additionally, this is the first in a series of exciting new Android devices we will be announcing, as we are actively and aggressively moving towards providing high performance, affordable smartphones to the ever growing unlocked no-contract segment in the United States."

The Vivo 4.3 features no physical hardware buttons on the front to ensure a seamless elegant design, and is run by a MediaTek MT6577 dual core 1GHz Cortex™-A9 CPU with 3G/HSPA connectivity, running the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich Operating System. Additionally, the Vivo is designed to deliver high-end multimedia capability, with an 8MP camera, plus HD video recording and playback. The highlights of the phone include the rich viewing experience of the brilliant Super AMOLED Plus 4.3" Display, along with true dual SIM capability allowing both SIMs to be active and receive calls simultaneously.

The unlocked VIVO 4.3 will begin shipping to major US Retailers in September 2012 with an MSRP of $249.99 and will soon follow through Latin America, and parts of Asia.

About BLU Products
BLU Products, founded in 2009, designs affordable, attractive and innovative mobile devices to suit a wide variety of consumer needs. Over four million BLU mobile devices have been sold in over 40 countries. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, BLU is one of the fastest-growing mobile phone manufacturers in the world. For more information, visit: www.bluproducts.com.

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Samsung announced new Dual SIM Android: Galaxy Ace Duos

It seems Samsung is taking dual SIM platform in high end smartphone pretty seriously. They are only leading mobile phone manufactures releasing Android dual SIM Android phones regularly. Earlier Samsung released dual SIM version of Samsung galaxy Ace in India with one GSM SIM and one CDAM SIM. But now they are releasing its worldwide version with two GSM SIM model.

The Galaxy Ace Duos comes with Samsung’s proprietary ‘Dual SIM always on’ feature, which automatically forwards calls from SIM 2 to the SIM 1 when when the user is talking on SIM 1, meaning there are no calls missed calls.

The Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos has a a 3.5” HVGA 320x480px LCD screen, 5 megapixel camera which is capable of VGA video recording. There is a 832MHz processor and 512MB RAM inside of Galaxy Ace Duos. It runs by Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is not possible to this set because of its low specs. The user-available on-board storage space is supposedly 3GB with a microSD slot. The battery on this one is mere 1,300 mAh. The new dual SIM variety of the Galaxy Ace Duos is as slim as the original Galaxy Ace and it's less than 10g heavier.

The Galaxy Ace Duos will launch first in Russia this June but it will later roll out to the rest of Europe, CIS, Latin America, Southeast and Southwest Asia, Middle East, Africa, and China. We can expect around $250 price range for this Dual SIM android.

Read the official Press Release from Samsung to know all the details about Ace Duos.

Always On Call with the Samsung GALAXY Ace DUOS

May 24, 2012

Stylish GALAXY Ace successor delivers Dual SIM flexibility with high-end performance and user experience

Seoul, KOREA—May 24, 2012—Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced the new Samsung GALAXY Ace. Designed for users with active lifestyles who don’t compromise on style or convenience, the GALAXY Ace DUOS will be available from June starting in Russia and gradually rolled out to Europe, CIS, Latin America, Southeast and Southwest Asia, Middle East, Africa, and China.

Building on the success of the popular GALAXY Ace, the GALAXY Ace DUOS combines a premium design, high-performance features, and rich smart experience with a Dual SIM support system, allowing users to manage their work and personal lives with one smartphone. Users can also use the device to carry two SIM cards with different billing plans, switching when convenient or cost-appropriate.

“With Dual SIM convenience, enhanced connectivity, and performance features, the GALAXY Ace Duos delivers a sleek design and incredible features intended to provide consumers with a smartphone that meets their hidden needs.” said JK Shin President and Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung. “We continue to listen to our customers and lead them to a life extraordinary by expanding our GALAXY smart device range, which continues to gain traction as one of the most recognized and popular mobile brands in the world.”

The GALAXY Ace DUOS’s Dual SIM system maximizes communication flexibility by allowing users to manage two separate phone numbers on one smartphone. Samsung’s unique ‘Dual SIM always on’ feature automatically forwards calls from the phone number on SIM 2, even if a user is on the phone with SIM 1’s number. This ensures that a user can always manage their work and personal lives and never miss a call.

The GALAXY Ace DUOS builds on the GALAXY Ace’s style heritage. Sleek, compact, and ultra-modern, this is a device that complements the style. It encases a 3.5’’ touch screen that lets users view messages, multimedia, and Web content and scores high on performance. HSDPA 7.2 connectivity delivers enhanced browsing performance and fast content downloads with minimal lag-times, so users can balance personal and professional tasks with ease. Additionally, users can take advantage of the integrated 5MP camera to take and share stunning photos and videos.

In addition to its power and connectivity features, the GALAXY Ace DUOS delivers the rich, intuitive smartphone experience that users have come to expect from GALAXY devices. Samsung’s Touchwiz user interface lets users navigate the phone easily and fluidly. A 3GB of storage ensures users can comfortably store videos, music, and images on the go. And ChatON, Samsung’s communication service that connects users on any phone platform into a single community, ensures users are always connected with the content and contacts that matter.

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Need an affordable dual-SIM Android? Alcatel Blaze Duo is for you

It’s being almost a year I wrote about a dual-SIM Android mobile phone. Because there’s really nothing to write about. Now I have one from Alcatel. They already made a good number of entry level affordable Android phones, now they have one dual-SIM, dual-standby device- Alcatel Blaze Duo OT-918. It’s a cheap Android phone running Android 2.3 Gingerbread with a 650MHz processor + 256MB RAM. The screen is a 3.2" LCD with HVGA resolution, and there's also a 3MP camera, A-GPS, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 and A-GPS to complete the pack.

The Alcatel Blaze Duo phones pack two SIM cards in an interesting way. Both SIMs go in the same slot, just the first one goes face down and the second one goes face up. You can use 2 normal size SIM in this slot. There are two different variants of Alcatel Blaze Duo. The OT-918N uses 850MHz/2100MHz for its 3G connectivity, while the OT-918D version uses 900MHz/2100MHz instead. It totally depends on your region. So you have nothing to worry about.

The Blaze Duo OT-918N is available right now in the Philippines 6000 Philippine pesos (about $140/€105). The 918D is available in Australia for $179. There's no complete information on availability elsewhere. Keep in mind that there's a single-SIM version of the phone called just OT-918, so don’t be confused.

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