MWC 2012 review: List of the smartphones

For the last few years Mobile World Congress is a dignified affair held in Barcelona. All the companies take this event very seriously. Every year some of the most unique and desirable state of the art handsets meet the eyes of press, analysts and buyers for the very first time. This year we've seen many devices stretch the boundaries of our imagination. There were more than a few stunners, and as the dust settles, companies such as HTC, Nokia, LG, Huawei and Samsung can all hold their heads high.

In this post I will show you the list of smartphones shown in MWC 2012-

Samsung
Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G
Samsung Galaxy Beam
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0
Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1

HTC
HTC One X
HTC One V
HTC One V
HTC One XL

Sony Mobile
Sony Xperia P
Sony Xperia U

Nokia
Nokia 808 PureView
Nokia Lumia 610
Nokia Lumia 900
Nokia Asha 202
Nokia Asha 302

ZTE
ZTE Era
ZTE PF112
ZTE Tania
ZTE Orbit
ZTE T98
ZTE V96
ZTE PF100
ZTE PF200
ZTE N910
ZTE Blade II
ZTE U970
ZTE N960
ZTE Nova 3.5
ZTE Nova 4.0
ZTE Style Q
ZTE V856
ZTE Kis
ZTE Acqua
ZTE Mimosa Mini
ZTE Fashion TV phone

Asus
Asus Transformer Pad 300
Asus Padfone

Acer
Acer CloudMobile
Acer Liquid Glow

LG
LG Optimus 4X HD
LG Optimus 3D Max
LG Optimus Vu
LG Optimus L3
LG Optimus L5
LG Optimus L7

Fujitsu
Quad-core ICS phone [not named yet]
Fujitsu ARROWS ES IS12F
Fujitsu F-12C Globetrotter Classic

Huawei
Huawei Ascend D
Huawei Ascend D1
Huawei MediaPad 10.1

Alcatel
Alcatel One Touch 991 SMART
Alcatel One Touch 595 TRIBE
Alcatel One Touch 995 ULTRA

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ZTE makes special Fashion TV branded Android FTV Phone

Earlier this month i introduced you with Orange San Francisco handset along with the tag budget friendly. Now this phone has something special which any other Android phone hasn’t. Fashion TV helps ZTE to make their phone fashionable with their gorgeous color. This Fashion TV Phone features exactly the same specs as the original, but runs on Android 2.2 Froyo and comes preloaded with some exclusive FTV content - apps, wallpapers, widgets, etc. It is available in three colors - black, gold and white - all three of them stamped with the Fashion TV logo everywhere.

The ZTE FTV phone packs a 3.5-inch WVGA AMOLED screen and is based on the Qualcomm MSM7227 chipset with a 600MHz processor, Adreno 200 graphics and 512MB RAM. The phone has Wi-Fi, 3G with HSPA, GPS and FM radio as well.

We don’t have the price tag of Fashion TV phone yet, but i hope it is not too high for most of the people.
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Cricket releases cheap ZTE Chorus Android

Cricket just updated their Muve Music enabled cell phone lineup with budget friendly cheap ZTE Chorus Android running handset. It has a 600MHz CPU, 3.2-inch resistive 262K TFT touch display, and 2MP camera. CDMA ZTE Chorus support up to 32Gb of MicroSD card. But its battery is only 1000 mAh.You have to pay $40 after rebates and sign a 2-year contract to buy this phone from Cricket. Read the full PR to know every detail about ZTE Chorus.

SAN DIEGO, Nov. 23, 2011 — /PRNewswire/ — Cricket Communications, Inc., a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LEAP), and ZTE, a leading global provider of telecommunications equipment and network solutions, today announced availability of the ZTE Chorus™ featuring Cricket’s Muve Music service.

The ZTE Chorus is ideal for value-conscious consumers looking for a single device to simultaneously manage their mobile and music needs. The bar-style feature phone delivers high functionality with 3G web browsing capabilities and 600 megahertz of processing power while serving as an ideal platform for Cricket’s innovative and unlimited Muve Music service. The ZTE Chorus incorporates SRS WOW HD technology for advanced audio playback quality and a dynamic 3D entertainment experience with a deep, rich bass and high-frequency clarity. Users can customize their sound preferences with SRS sound settings that complement popular music styles including acoustic, blues, hip hop, pop and rock.

The ZTE Chorus provides a robust multimedia experience with its vibrant 3.2-inch WQVGA TFT display with resistive touch screen, 2.0MP camera/camcorder, music and video players, stereo Bluetooth™, and speech recognition capabilities. XT9 Trace technology and a virtual keypad provide a convenient messaging experience with fast and easy text entry. In addition to Muve Music, the ZTE Chorus comes preloaded with Mobile Web, MyBackup, MyAccount, Cricket Storefront and three customizable idlescreens.

“We are excited to bring the ZTE Chorus to our line-up of Muve Music enabled phones,” said Matt Stoiber, senior vice president, devices for Cricket. “With the enhanced audio features, it’s like having your music library with you wherever you go. The quality music experience of Muve Music and the great value the ZTE Chorus offers offer an unbeatable combination for our customers.”

“ZTE is again pleased to work with Cricket to bring consumers an affordable device with unique features that enhance the mobile experience,” said Lixin Cheng, CEO, ZTE USA and President, North America Region, ZTE. “The ZTE Chorus was designed to enrich users’ interaction with their music without sacrificing the functionality of a well-built phone.”

The ZTE Chorus, with an MSRP of $119.99, is available for as low as $39.99 for a limited time at www.mycricket.com, Cricket branded retail stores and dealers.

With the $55 per month Muve Music plan for the ZTE Chorus, Cricket Wireless customers will enjoy unlimited song downloads, ringtones, and ringback tones, as well as unlimited text, picture, and video messaging, 3G mobile data, mobile video, data back-up, and 411 assistance.

Muve Music is the first unlimited music service to be included as part of a wireless rate plan and now has more than 270,000 customers. By applying its philosophy of unlimited services and value innovation, Cricket and Muve Music have given their customers a new music experience that ranks high in customer satisfaction.

For more information about Muve Music, visit www.muvemusic.com, and for Cricket’s dynamic device lineup, visit www.mycricket.com. For the latest Cricket news and updates online, follow us on Facebook and Twitter.

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