Acer’s first Android phone – Acer Liquid

Acer Inc, the world’s second largest PC brand will launch Acer Liquid, an Android phone that features a 5MP camera, 3.5” WVGA touch screen, on a Snapdragon CPU. Its other features include speeds of up to 7.2 Mbps though its HSPA (High Speed Packet Access) connectivity and Wifi synching. This quad-band marvel also allows synching with popular social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter.
By keeping its smartphones relatively cheap, Acer aims to capture 6 to 7 percent of the market for smartphones in the next 3 to 5 years. They also plan to come out with 8 to 10 good quality phones each year, which is a far from what is being produced by top mobile phone manufacturers each year.

Get Ready for Samsung Mythic This Fall

Slim and sleek Samsung Mythic comes with efficient multimedia features like video and audio recording, a camera with a large 3.3-inch touch screen display which is specifically made to carry AT&T’s newly upgraded Opera Web browser for an easy navigation and has support for AT & T Mobile TV.

It boasts of three windows on which a user can look at three kinds of data all at the same time without switching screens which saves time and definitely less annoying and confusing. Frequent users of Facebook and Twitter will find it very convenient in updating their accounts wherever they go as it runs on Samsung’s Touchwiz interface feature.

This fall we will get the chance to discover its uniqueness as Samsung will be releasing Mythic to the market this November.

Top 10 Most Important Blackberry Applications

One of the best things about being a Blackberry owner is all the great applications that you can get. Now people literally seem to have everything they need in their hands with their Blackberry. From doing updates on social networks to reviewing important documents for business or school your Blackberry can keep you completely up to date on all the things that are happing not only in your little world but the outside world as well. Here is a look at 10 of the latest, most important Blackberry applications out there for use.

The first application is a great media player called Xplayer. While Blackberrys do feature their own media players they do not suit everyone’s personal needs or wants so this media player is ideal for those who want something extra. This media player supports a plethora of media files including video files making it one of the more popular choices out there. The best part about this specific Blackberry application is that it is free!

The second on our list is the Google maps application. For most people at one point in their life or another, everyone needs a map. Now your directions are just a click away thanks to Google maps. Besides being great if you are in a bind and need directions it is also perfect for giving you traffic updates for those who need very clear, distinct directions you can get step by step or turn by turn directions.

BBWeather is our third choice for most important Blackberry applications. Ideal for those who are trying to plan their day’s activities around the weather, now you can stay up to date on whatever is happening. For those who are using their Blackberry while they travel this application also assists them by allowing users to set up different profiles for several different locations. With this application you can see what the weather is going to be like for up to 10 days from now. This Blackberry application is also free with is definitely a plus in today’s world where everyone is trying save money anywhere they can.

Next is the special application specifically for Facebook users. Blackberry understands what an important part of lives that Facebook has become. Facebook is a great way to keep up with friends, families, co-workers and former classmates. Now with this special application you are able to get updates delivered directly to your Blackberry home screen from your Facebook account. Now you can know at any time if you have new status updates or messages from your Facebook contacts. You are also able to update your status as much as you like, post pictures to your profile and write on your friends walls. You no longer need your home computer to get into your Facebook account.

For those who enjoy getting a good deal, Cellfire is the perfect application for you. Cellfire gives special codes that are for discounts at certain companies. Whenever you are looking for special discounts just let your Blackberry go out and look for the discounts and you will get several different offers. Many companies are participating with this application. This is another Blackberry application that is free.

If you are going to be doing a lot of international traveling whether it be for school or business you can benefit from WorldMate. This Blackberry application does cost a little bit under $100 a year but it comes with a number of great features such as a world clock to let you know what time it is in any part of the world you are interested in, as well as the ability to display information on flights. You are now able to see if your flight is going to be delayed or has been canceled altogether.

Users who want to have a one stop place to go to on their Blackberry to find out the latest news to stock prices Viigo is the perfect Blackberry application. Besides being able to give you all the latest news updates you might be interested in it is also another fantastic application that is free to use.

Tiny Twitter is number eight on our list of the most important Blackberry applications to have. Nearly everyone these days is tweeting. Now you can keep up with your friends’ updates or your favorite celebrities by having this special application. This Blackberry application comes with a number of great features and layouts that most users really enjoy having. You are able to do your status updates as well as respond to any of your friends. Most people find it so simple to use they just stick with Tiny Twitter rather than go with another type of Twitter application. This Blackberry application is also free to use which makes it even more of an attractive application for Blackberry users.

If privacy is a major concern when it comes to your Blackberry then Pattern Lock is a great option for you. Much like the title of this application you are able to actually lock your Blackberry by setting a specific pattern. There are many different options that come with this specific application. While this Blackberry application is not free, it is also not expensive either. It comes in at only $2.99 making a very affordable, wise investment especially for those who have kids who are always trying to play with their Blackberrys.

Last but certainly not least is QuickLaunch v2. This special application lets you launch any of your applications with basically two clicks of your buttons. This application is great for those who enjoy a lot of convenience when it comes to their Blackberry. This application has a free trial period and is then just $4.99.

Nokia launches N97 Mini

The euphoria on the Nokia N97 is still on but Nokia is already coming out with its smaller version, the N97 Mini.  It has a smaller touchscreen display at 3.2 inch and a slide-out tilting QWERTY keyboard packed into a 14.2mm thin metal casing.  While the physical dimensions are scaled down, the new phone is still equipped with important features such as the Ovi Lifecasting.  This lets you update Facebook directly from your Nokia phone and utilizes GPS to determine your location information that is then added to your updates.  The handset also works with Ovi Store that allows users to add new applications, widgets, and other content to their cell phones. The N97 Mini comes with a 5.0-megapixel camera that is complemented with dual LED flash and a Carl Zeiss Tessar lens.  It has an internal 8GB memory where you can load your favorite music and high-quality video clips.  It is expected to come out in the market this October with a list price of US$639.