HTC Sensation doesn't offer a unibody design after all?

The HTC Sensation, which was promised to boast the company's unique unibody design might not have it after all. The first live photos and videos that surfaced clearly show that the back panel of the Sensation is removable, rather than being firmly attached to the frame surrounding the front.

The official HTC Sensation page claims that the device is features the famous HTC unibody design, but as it turns out, it might be just a cheap marketing trick. Of course there's an outside shot that SlashGear have just gotten a review unit with unfinished design, but we wouldn't count on that.

To be extra sure, we wrote an email to HTC asking for an official statement about the discrepancy between the official photos and the actual unboxings of the Sensation, but as of this moment we don't have an answer. Of course we'll let you know once we hear back from HTC.
source: GSM Arena

HTC opens up HTC Sense to developers, via HTCdev

here's some hot news just in from the Uplinq 2011 mobile conference, where HTC has announced plans to allow external developers to create mobile applications that are “more deeply integrated” within HTC phones and tablets.

There will be a specific “OpenSense” development kit released soon, allowing Android developers to use HTC's application creation systems to build apps using HTC's own code and APIs. Read all about it over at www.htcdev.com.

It's not launched as yet, and the site looks a little rushed and “bare bones,” but future aspiring HTC Sense developers can register to be informed when it all goes live.
source: Eurodroid

Sony Ericsson announces 20+ games for the Xperia Play

Just like the Nintendo 3DS, one of the things that prevented the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play from having a fantastic launch was due to its lack of titles designed for the device right from the get-go. But now, with E3 just around the corner, things are about to change. Sony Ericsson has announced over 20+ new games that will be arriving soon, exclusively for the Xperia Play. Many of the games will be available as playable demos at E3, so if you're keen to try them out, head over to the Xperia Play booth at E3 next week.

The games will be launched in the coming months, and more details concerning them will be available closer to their launch dates. Hit the break to check out the new games coming to the handset:

New Android Games Exclusive on Xperia™ PLAY:

Minecraft™ by Mojang
Battlefield Bad Company 2 by Electronic Arts
Tom Clancy's Rainbow 6 Shadow Vanguard by Gameloft
Desert Winds by Southend Interactive
Ruined by Bigpoint
Icebreaker™ by NaturalMotion
Sleepy Jack by SilverTree Media
Cracking Sands by Polarbit
Armageddon Squadron 2 by Polarbit
An unnamed fighting game from Khaeon Gamestudio


New Games coming soon on Xperia™ PLAY:

Pocket Legends by Spacetime Studios
Star Legends: The Black Star Chronicles by Spacetime Studios
Eternal Legacy by Gameloft
Guns 'n'Glory 2 by HandyGames
Dungeon Hunter 2 by Gameloft
Pocket RPG by Crescent Moon Games
D.A.R.K. developed by Gamelab
Samurai II: Vengeance by MADFINGER Games
Vendetta Online by Guild Software
Order & Chaos - Gameloft
Happy Vikings by Handy Games
A Ball Game by Trendy Entertainment
Lumines by Connect2Media
source: Ubergizmo

Take Janus, the Second world Smartphone to be powered by a 1.5GHz Dual Core CPU

Ho, look at that! Just a few weeks after Pantech Dual Core 1.5GHZ IM-A760S/IM-A770K/IM-A780L, KT announced yesterday another one of these raw power monster with the KM-S200 or TAKE Janus.

Here as well the TAKE Janus comes with the very same Qualcomm 1.5GHz Dual Core Snapdragon CPU, 1GB of RAM, comes with 16GB of internal memory, a 1.3Mpix Front facing Camera and 8Mpix rear Camera with AF and flash, a 4.3" qHD screen (960×540), HSUPA/GSM, SRS WOWHD, 1080p Video Recording, WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, DMB and Android 2.3.3 in just 128.5x65x9.8mm for 131g!
source: Akihabara News

T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide photos surface, no 3D screen in sight

The HTC-made T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide has show up in a couple of out-of-focus shots. Some specs were confirmed, but others were refuted – most notably the 3D screen rumor is apparently false.

The T-Mobile myTouch 4G Slide initially leaked through an XML as the HTC Doubleshot and there was even a camera sample from Picasa. Later we found out that “Doubleshot” was the codename for T-Mobile USA’s myTouch 4G Slide.

The new photos confirm that this droid is running Android 2.3.4 Gingerbread with HTC Sense 3.0. The screen is reportedly nothing special and not 3D as initial rumors suggested. Neither is the 8MP camera on the back of the myTouch 4G Slide (so, Doubleshot didn’t refer to two cameras).

Anyway, the device supposedly runs much faster than the myTouch 4G (1GHz Scorpion) and was as smooth as the Sensation, which seems to confirm the 1.2GHz dual-core CPU on the myTouch 4G.

The phone has a metal back cover and the slide-out QWERTY keyboard was comparable to that of the T-Mobile G2. The screen has WVGA resolution, though there’s still no info on its size.

The leaked T-Mobile USA roadmap pegs the myTouch 4G Slide for a 6 July launch but we haven’t seen confirmation of that yet. The roadmap did prove accurate for a couple of other T-Mobile phones though.

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HTC EVO 3D spotted at the FCC

We all know that the HTC EVO 3D will soon be making its way into our hands on June 24, thanks to a RadioShack flyer, and now we've got even more confirmation that the phone is on its way. The 3D-capable Android phone from HTC was recently spotted making its way through the offices of the FCC with a mark of approval. And from the filing we receive confirmation about what we already knew about the phone - CDMA, EVDO, WiMAX, Bluetooth, and WiFi radios, a Qualcomm processor, and a glasses-free 3D display for you to watch Green Hornet 3D in.

The good thing is, we won't have to wait too long until June 24th. Who's rushing out to pick up one of these bad boys in a few weeks?
source: Ubergizmo

Motorola CEO blames Android Market for performance issues

Ever wondered why your Andriod smartphone isn't working as well as it should be? Well, Motorola's CEO, Dr. Sanjay Jha, thinks it's because of the open Android Market.

He says that because the Android Market is open, anyone can upload almost any type of applications. Users then download these applications that may have the potential of bringing down the performance or battery life of their devices. He also said that 70% of the phones that are returned are because of issues caused by applications.

Jha claims that the solution lies in MOTOBLUR, Motorola's proprietary software layer that runs on top of their Android phones. Motorola is using BLUR to collect data on the applications that people use on their phones and the way they affect the performance of their devices. Thanks to this information, they will soon be able to issue warnings if an applications, say, is going to have a dramatic effect on the phone's battery life.

Now all that is fine but we must say we aren't particularly big fans of MOTOBLUR. And for all we know BLUR itself could be one of the reason for many of the performance issues. Perhaps Motorola should fine tune their own application before passing the blame around.

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc and PLAY 2.3.3 update now live on Vodafone

If you own one of the above Sony Ericsson Android phones and bought them through the Vodafone network, there's some fun to be had today – the network has launched the Android 2.3.3 update for both of the lovely telephones.

As we've previously mentioned, this update brings a few bug fixes and integration of Sony Ericsson's new Facebook tools and interface. Here's Vodafone's take on what's new:

A new maintenance release for the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc is now available to our customers. This is an Android platform update to 2.3.3 and introduces a number of fixes and improvements, including:

Improved voice quality

Device stability improvements

Improvements to email setup and performance with exchange accounts

Security fixes and improvements

How will I get the latest software?

You can do this manually by connecting your handset to your computer via USB and opening the Sony Ericsson Update Service application. You will be prompted that an update is available and should follow the onscreen instructions.

Checking the software version:

To check which version of the software you have on your handset you need to dial *#*#7378423#*#* -> Service info ->Software info?.

The new software version will show as 3.0.1.A.0.145

The always pleasing to see Xperia Arc, now marginally even better. The announcement regarding the Xperia PLAY is here. Updates will be done via Sony Ericsson's desktop PC tool.
source: Eurodroid

Is Nokia Making a Tablet? Sounds Like It!

While every major electronics company have already ridden the tablet bandwagon, we have yet to hear whether or not Nokia would develop their very own tablet computer.

In a conference at D9, Nokia's CEO Stephen Elop gave this somewhat cryptic response to a question about tablets: “I'm not going to announce a tablet here today. But as a high-level point, there's a connected digital experience will increasingly define what consumers are looking for. It's important for us to play across that space. We have to address that whole space.”

If Nokia will not make a tablet, he simply would have said no or, as CrunchGear puts it, “right now we're focused on the mobile sector.” Do you think Nokia will be making a tablet device? Leave us a response!
source: Gadget.com

LG Optimus Black landing in Australia this month (via Optus, Vodafone)

A few months after it launched the Optimus 2X in Australia, LG is now ready to release the Optimus Black there, too.

Unlike the 2X, the Optimus Black doesn't have a dual-core processor - just a single core 1GHz one. However, it's still a smartphone that mustn't be overlooked, especially if we're thinking about its super-bright 4 inch WVGA Nova display.

Gizmodo Australia has it that the Optimus Black will be available via Vodafone and Optus this month, on a variety of plans. Starting July, Telstra should also offer the handset.
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