ZTE Unveils Skate Smartphone featuring a large 4.3-inch screen and Android 2.3

ZTE, today launched its flagship Android Smartphone, the ZTE Skate, at the GSMA Mobile World Congress 2011 in Barcelona. The company also announced its new "Light Your Smart World" strategy, under which ZTE will promote its entire range of signature smart products, including tablet devices, internet boxes and Smartphones.

Inspired by the skateboard, the ZTE Skate is fashionably thin and lightweight at only 120g, featuring a large 4.3-inch screen to provide an optimal web surfing experience to consumers. It uses the Android 2.3 operating system, an 800MHz processor and the Adreno 200 graphics processing unit (GPU) to support the widescreen, high-definition display. In addition, the ZTE Skate also incorporates a 5MP camera, multimedia Bluetooth extension, A-GPS capability, hardware compass, and G-sensor.

The open Android operating system ensures that the Skate can run an extensive range of apps, meeting not only the in-depth customisation needs of operators, but also providing a user-friendly user interface (UI), and convenient and powerful multimedia features. The Skate supports GSM/GPRS/EDGE at 900/1800/1900MHz and HSDPA/UMTS at 900/2100MHz, as well as WiFi internet access.

The ZTE Skate is expected to be available from May 2011 in markets worldwide. The Smartphone launch also kicks off ZTE's "Light Your Smart World" smart product strategy. At GSMA Mobile World Congress 2011, ZTE is showcasing a range of smart terminals including its Android-based Amigo slide phone designed for young and fashionable users, the highly successful Blade Android Smartphone, and the F952 handset running Brew MP and supporting the WAC (Wholesale Applications Community).

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ZTE PEEL Brings Sprint's 3G Network Reliability to Apple iPod Touch

Beginning on Nov. 14, Sprint customers can attach ZTE PEEL to their Apple iPod touch and connect to Sprint's 3G network.

ZTE PEEL is a unique device that cradles the second- and third-generation iPod touch with a case-like form factor. With universal Wi-Fi compatibility and support for up to two Wi-Fi enabled devices, iPod touch users will have a virtually anywhere, anytime Internet connection that removes the reliance on a Wi-Fi hotspot for a data connection.Customers simply slide their iPod touch (touch-screen face out) into ZTE PEEL, press down on both sides until it clicks into place, and then press the power button located on the back of ZTE PEEL to connect to Sprint's 3G network.

ZTE PEEL will be available beginning Sunday, Nov. 14, through Sprint retail stores and direct ship sales channels, including Web sales (www.sprint.com) and Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) for $79.99 (taxes excluded). The ZTE PEEL $29.99 monthly service plan from Sprint allows up to 1GB of 3G data on the Sprint network (taxes and surcharges excluded) with no annual contract required.

Key features of ZTE PEEL include advanced security through WEP, an internal antenna and compatibility with Windows 7, Windows Vista, Windows XP, Macintosh OS 10.5, 10.6. No software installation is required for use.

With the Sprint Free Guarantee, customers can take advantage of ZTE PEEL for 30 days. If not completely satisfied, customers may return the device within 30 days to get reimbursed for the device purchase and activation fee, get the restocking fees waived, and receive a full refund for the monthly service plan charges.

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ZTE Tania Launched in China

ZTE launched the Windows Phone 7.5 smartphone ZTE Tania, rebranded as ZTE V965W in China.

The ZTE V965W will be running on China Unicom CDMA network, featuring a 1.4GHz processor, a 4.3 inch 800X480 display, a 5MP camera, 512MB of RAM, 4GB internal memory and a 1,400mAh battery.

ZTE Tania is also available in the UK but has only 1GHz processor other specs is same as of China's ZTE V965W.

Source:- WPDang

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Windows Phone based Smartphone ZTE Orbit announced

ZTE the new ZTE Orbit smartphone based on the latest version of Windows Phone (Mango) and comes with 4GB of memory, HD Voice, and a 5MP autofocus camera with LED flash. The ZTE Orbit will be available in the second quarter of this year.

The ZTE Orbit joins the ZTE Tania smartphone in the company’s portfolio of Windows Phone-based devices. The ZTE Tania is commercially available in the UK and Sweden and other countries around the world.

 

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ZTE Era announced - 7.8mm thin quad-core smartphone

At MWC, ZTE has announced the ZTE Era, one of the thinnest quad-core devices on the market. Based on the NVIDIA Tegra 3 quad-core mobile processor and equipped with a NVIDIA Icera 450 HSPA+ modem, the ZTE Era packs high definition multimedia capabilities into a package that is just 7.8mm thick. The Era has a 4.3 inch QHD screen giving high quality 960 x 540 pixel images, running Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) 8GB of memory expandable with a MicroSD card, HD voice and Dolby sound.

The ZTE Era will be launched in Europe and China in the second half of 2012.

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ZTE Blade III smartphone Launched

ZTE today launched the ZTE Blade III, the third sequel of the ZTE Blades series. The ZTE Blade III packs a 1GHz Qualcomm MSM 7227 A processor, run Android 4.0 with 512MB of RAM, features a 4 inch WVGA (800x480) Capacitive Touch Screen, 4GB ROM, (2.5GB memory available for user), a 5.0 MP auto-focus rear-camera, supports microSD card up to 32GB, Bluetooth 2.1, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n and 1,600 mAh battery.

Blade III will be launched in black in Sweden in October and in white in Finland in September. It will have a recommended reseller price in Sweden at 1499 SEK and will launch in other key markets around Europe and the world throughout 2012.

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ZTE Light II Tablet launches in the UK

ZTE's Gingerbread powered 7-inch V9A tablet, the ZTE Light Tab II (Light Tab 2), is now available in the UK for £235. ZTE Light Tab II has  a 7 inch, 1024 x 600 pixel display, a 1.4 GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 processor, dual cameras (0.3MP front facing and 3.2MP on rear), WiFi, 3G connectivity and FM radio. It offers 4GB of in-built memory along with microSD slot and has 5.5 hours of battery life.

Source:- Clove

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ZTE Tania comes to the UK

Today ZTE has announced the availability of its first Windows Phone device in the UK – the ZTE Tania. This 4.3-inch WVGA (800 x 480) Windows phone running Mango (WP 7.5) on 1GHz Qualcomm MSM 8255 processor, 512MB of RAM and 4GB internal storage. It features 5MP camera with auto focus and flash, Bluetooth and WiF. It'll be available on contract at tariff points between £10-£20 and launched with a Brightpoint, Virgin Media, Go Mobile and a leading specialist retailer. If you're interested in buying this one without contract – it'll cost you £249.99 ($386).

Source:- Clove

 

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ZTE announces two LTE Android 4.0 smartphones - PF200 and N910

ZTE unveiled product names and key specs for two LTE Android 4.0 smartphones that'll be shown off in MCW Barcelona (which will begin next week). The first one is PF200 which will have a 4.3 inch QHD capacitive touch screen, 8MP camera and 1080p front facing camera for video calling. The handset will work across all the main LTE, UMTS and GSM spectrums, and will come with Bluetooth 2.1, GPS, WiFi, A-GPS, digital living network alliance (DLNA) compatibility, mobile high-definition link (MHL) for connecting to home audio and video devices, and near field communications (NFC) capability.

The second one is the N910 low-end device, work across LTE FDD, CDMA and EVDO spectrums. It has a WVGA (800 x 480) capacitive touch screen, with 5MP autofocus and flash camera with a 1080p front facing camera for video calling. Other features includes GPS, WiFi, Bluetooth and DLNA capability.

No word yet on pricing and availability.

 

 

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First CDMA/GSM International Mobile Hotspot by ZTE

Now you can extend your mobile broadband experience and break away from today’s fixed Wi-Fi locations in the U.S. and while traveling abroad. Sprint International Mobile Hotspot by ZTE allows you to connect up to five Wi-Fi enabled devices simultaneously while on CDMA – including laptops, music players, gaming devices, and cameras – through a single wireless connection and also gives international mobile broadband access via GSM too. Sprint International Mobile Hotspot by ZTE is portable, compact and secure, providing “connector-less” Mobile Broadband access.

KEY FEATURES

• Universal Wi-Fi compatibility
• Provides mobile broadband access to 5 Wi-Fi enabled devices while on CDMA and 1 Wi-Fi enabled device while in GSM
• Easy to use: compact, portable device requires no connector or software installation
• Compatible with Windows 7, Vista , XP, Macintosh Linux
• Wi-Fi 802.11b/g
• Web UI for customized settings and security
• External display indicating data transfer and battery condition
• World Mode – device comes with a pre-installed, unlocked SIM card that is both WCDMA and GSM capable
• Multiple country adapters for easy charging in international outlets included in box
• Wi-Fi range up to 131 feet

SPECIFICATIONS

• Dimensions: 3.92” x 2.11” x .55”
• Weight: 2.8 oz.
• Connection: Wireless or Micro USB for tethering
• EVDO REV A capable domestically and GSM/GRPS/EDGE and WCDMA/HSDPA/HSUPA capable while roaming internationally
• Frequency: 800/1900MHz; 850/900/1800/1900MHz; 900/1900/2100MHz
• Chipset: Qualcomm MSM7625
• Standard 1500 mAH Li-Ion Battery, up to 4 hours of active use time.

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ZTE Mimosa X smartphone Officially Announced

In less than 24 hours, ZTE is back with its third Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich device Mimosa X. It is the first smartphone to be powered both by the NVIDIA Tegra application processor and its Icera modem, which came to NVIDIA through its Icera acquisition in mid-2011.

The Mimosa X is powered by the NVIDIA Tegra 2 mobile processor, featuring a dual-core CPU and GeForce GPU, and the NVIDIA Icera 450 HSPA+ modem, comprising baseband and RF processors, featuring excellent throughput and low power. It will run Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0), feature a 4.3-inch qHD (960 x 540) screen, rear 5 MP and front cameras, and 4 GB of storage expandable to 32 GB.

The ZTE Mimosa X will deliver super multimedia capabilities, including advanced audio distribution profile (A2DP), Dolby sound, digital living network alliance (DLNA) compatibility for easy sharing of content, HD video record and play, dual microphones, and built-in gyroscope.

The Mimosa X will be launched around Q2 2012. Positioned squarely for the mainstream market, it brings new levels of performance and connectivity to this large segment of users. Consumers will now be able to use a mainstream smartphone to experience the same speedy web browsing, smooth multitasking, and HD video, as well as console-quality gaming with TegraZone, that was previously available only in high-end phones. TegraZone is NVIDIA's free Android Market app that showcases the best games optimized for the Tegra processor.

The NVIDIA Icera 450 supports up to 21Mbps category 14 HSPA+ with fast downloads in fading channels, IceClear interference cancellation technology for even faster throughput at the cell edge and advanced Release 7 features for an ultra-low latency network response.

 

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Sprint's ZTE Fury smartphone now available for $20

Budget friendly Android device, ZTE Fury now available on Sprint for $19.99 with two year contract. ZTE Fury is powered by a 1GHz Qualcomm MSM8655 processor, running Android 2.3 Gingerbead, has a 3.5-inch capacitive display (480x320), 5 MP camera with LED flash and 3G mobile hotspot capabilities.

The device boasts 4GB of internal memory, a microSD slot,  WiFi 802.11 b/g , Bluetooth 2.1 +EDR, a 512MB RAM, a 1500 mAh battery and comes preloaded with Sprint ID. If interested hit the source link below.

Source:- Sprint

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ZTE launch Grand X LTE (T82) on China Mobile in Hong Kong

ZTE today announced the global launch of the Grand X LTE (T82) in Hong Kong in partnership with China Mobile Hong Kong Company Limited. The Grand X LTE (T82) is the company's first single-chip LTE smartphone equipped with a 1.5 GHz dual-core CPU, running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich featuring a 4.3-inch qHD screen, an 8 megapixel rear camera supports 1080p HD video shooting and playback, a front camera that supports 720p HD video calls and WiFi.

Grand X LTE (T82) will soon be available at all CMHK shops in Hong Kong on 31 August 2012 for HK $3,180.

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Bharti Airtel to launch 4G Service in India this month

Bharti Airtel is now all set to be the first one to launch 4G technology based services in India. Having won spectrum for four markets Punjab, Maharashtra, Kolkata and Karnataka nearly two years ago, the company will debut its ZTE-built next-gen network in Kolkata this month. Bharti Airtel has already awarded the contract for building and operating its 4G network in Maharashtra to Nokia Siemens Networks.

This was confirmed by Sanjay Kapoor (CEO, Airtel).

According to industry estimates, by 2016 – 6% of all mobile connections will have 4G connection, which would create 36% of the total mobile data traffic – thus paving way for the ensuing data revolution. The impending launch of 4G in the country will provide ultra high speed data access, driving fundamental changes in society at large. We look forward to the launch of 4G technology in India, which will be timed to match the world in its launch.

Another firm, Reliance Infotel, earlier known as Infotel Broadband Services, which won a pan-India licence for BWA spectrum, is yet to announce its roll-out plans for 4G services.

Qualcomm, Tikona, Aircel and Augere have also won BWA spectrum in some circles.

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Reliance launches 7-inch Gingerbread 3G Tablet for Rs13K

Reliance communication (RCOM) has launched the Reliance 3G Tab in India, for Rs 12,999 (around $320). This 3G Tab is manufactured by the Chinese company ZTE equipped with a 7-inch capacitive touchscreen, runs Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), has 512MB of RAM, 2MP rear camera and VGA in front for video calling, a micro SD external storage that can support up to 32GB storage capacity.

Reliance 3G Tab Will Be Available At Mumbai,Delhi And Kolkata At Reliance World Or Mobile Stores Where The Reliance Has 3G Coverage Across 13 Circles In India.

Reliance 3G Tab Specifications:-

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Mozilla's Firefox OS gains Global Support

The Firefox OS for mobile devices built on Mozilla's "Boot to Gecko project" has gained support from number of carriers, including Deutsche Telekom, Etisalat, Smart, Sprint, Telecom Italia, Telefonica and Telenor.

Device manufacturers TCL Communication Technology (under the Alcatel One Touch brand) and ZTE today announced their intentions to manufacture the first devices to feature the new Firefox OS, using Snapdragon processors from Qualcomm Incorporated, the leader in smartphone platforms. The first Firefox OS powered devices are expected to launch commercially in Brazil in early 2013 through Telefonica's commercial brand, Vivo.

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Microsoft announces Windows Phone 'Mango' update

Microsoft yesterday, previewed the next major release of Windows Phone, code-named “Mango” through a series of media events around the world. “Mango” will deliver more than 500 new features to push the boundaries of the smartphone experience around communications, apps and the Internet. The “Mango” release will be available for free to Windows Phone 7 customers and is scheduled to ship on new phones beginning this fall.

Windows Phone will also add support for additional languages, expand access to apps by launching Windows Phone Marketplace in new countries, and partner with new OEMs to enable expansion to new markets.*

Communications: Easier to Connect and Share

The smartphone experience can be complicated by a sea of disconnected apps and accounts as people attempt to keep pace with all the ways they communicate — from calls, texts, email and instant messages (IM) to status updates, Tweets, check-ins, photo posting and tagging. To help people stay on top of that growing complexity, the “Mango” release organizes information around the person or group people want to interact with, not the app they have to use.

• Threads. Switch between text, Facebook chat and Windows Live Messenger within the same conversation.
• Groups. Group contacts into personalized Live Tiles to see the latest status updates right from the Start Screen and quickly send a text, email or IM to the whole group.
• Deeper social network integration. Twitter and LinkedIn feeds are now integrated into contact cards, and “Mango” includes built-in Facebook check-ins and new face detection software that makes it easier to quickly tag photos and post to the Web.
• Linked inbox. See multiple email accounts in one linked inbox. Conversations are organized to make it easy to stay on top of the latest mail.
• Hands-free messaging. Built-in voice-to-text and text-to-voice support enables hands-free texting or chatting.

A Smarter Approach to Apps

Windows Phone will challenge the way people think about apps. Today their usefulness is measured by what can be done within the app, but Microsoft sees the promise of apps in how they can be integrated directly into the core experiences of the phone. In addition to making it easy to get timely notifications and updates from apps right from the Start Screen, the “Mango” release also will surface apps as part of search results and within Windows Phone Hubs. As a result, a useful app is more likely to be right there when needed.

• App Connect. By connecting apps to search results and deepening their integration with Windows Phone Hubs, including Music and Video and Pictures, “Mango” allows apps to be surfaced when and where they make sense.
• Improved Live Tiles. Get real-time information from apps without having to open them. Live Tiles can be more dynamic and hold more information.
• Multitasking. Quickly switch between apps in use and allow apps to run in the background, helping to preserve battery life and performance.

Taking the Internet Beyond the Browser

In addition to including Internet Explorer, the “Mango” release will connect the power of the Web to the unique capabilities of Windows Phones, such as location awareness, camera and access to apps, to present a way of viewing the Web that is more localized, actionable and relevant.

• Internet Explorer 9. A browser based on the powerful Internet Explorer 9 and including support for HTML5 and full hardware acceleration.
• Local Scout. Provides hyperlocal search results and recommends nearby restaurants, shopping and activities in an easy-to-use guide.
• Bing on Windows Phone. More ways to search the Web, including Bing Vision, Music Search and Voice so it’s easy to discover and decide.
• Quick Cards. When searching for a product, movie, event or place, see a quick summary of relevant information, including related apps.