The Newest Cell Phones 2010

In 2010, techno savvy cell phone users can expect several new cellular and smart phones to emerge. These new cellular and smart phones try to showcase the new Android operating system, which is based upon the Linux kernel. These new cellular and smart phones hope to unseat the iPhone from its throne. These new celllular and smart phones, would-be rivals to the iPhone, are featured in this article.

The New Google Nexus One by HTC

The Newest Cell Phones - The Google Nexus OneThe Google Nexus One is scheduled for release on January 5, 2010. According to insider reports the phone will be offered to the public “unlocked”, meaning the consumer can choose their carrier of choice. The phone is also rumored to be priced in the $200 range.

The Google Nexus One is a response to the public’s overwhelming requests for affordable unlocked phones. The promotion allows Google to promote the new Android technology.

The New SciPhone Dream G2 Google Wifi phone

The SciPhone Dream G2 Google phone has built in WiFi and an Android operating system. The phone features the Edge 2.75 High Speed Network, which means the user can get free access to the Internet.

The phone comes equipped with the following:

  1. A 2.8 inch touch screen display
  2. An Android Video Player
  3. A 2.0 mega pixel camera with automatic focusing capabilities
  4. An Android Music Player. The music player support MP3 , MIDI, and has a Stereo FM player.
  5. Expandable Memory. The phone possesses a memory capacity that is expandable to 16 GB.
  6. GSM phone
  7. Integrated with Bluetooth technology. The phone comes equipped with built in hands free technology.

The New Motorola Droid

The Motorola Droid was the first smart phone to be introduced in July 2009, and it's built with the Android 2.0 operating system too. The display has a high resolution screen and browsing capabilities which are almost as flexible as a PC.

The Motorola Droid has a full QWERTY keyboard that is featured with the sliding technology. The device is thin, with measurements that are just a millimeter larger than the iPhone. The Motorola Droid offers the world’s thinnest QWERTY slider on the market.

The Motorola Droid has the following features:

  1. 3.7 inch display with zoom capabilities with a double tap of the screen
  2. Full HTML browser with Flash
  3. 550 MHz Processor
  4. 6.4 hours of talk time
  5. 16 million color High Definition display; 16:9 high resolution
  6. Text or speech directed searches
  7. Text to speech interpreter
  8. You Tube upload over 3G wireless
  9. 5.0 mega pixel camera with autofocus and zoom
  10. 16 GB memory standard and expandable up to 32 GB
  11. Graphics, Webpages, and videos are delivered 2 times faster than its competitors
  12. Integrated with Google Synch, Google maps, Google Latitude, and Google Earth
  13. Alarm, calendar, To Do List, and a World Clock
  14. Push email for multiple email account

The New DROID Eris by HTC for Verizon Wireless

HTC provides customers with an Android 1.5 solution on the Verizon Wireless Network. The DROID Eris was released in October 2009.

HTC makes certain that the consumer can stay abreast of their social networking community from the phone. The phone organizes all text messages, phone calls, emails, Facebook updates, and Flickr streams by person. Therefore, the consumer can organize all of the information gathered about an individual through a single file within the phone.

The DROID Eris operates on the CDMA dual band network and has 3.56 hours of talk time.

The following features are available on the DROID ERIS:

  1. A 3.2 inch touch screen
  2. 5.0 mega pixel camera with auto focus and a camcorder
  3. The memory has the capacity to be expanded to 16 GB. The device comes preinstalled with 8GB of memory.
  4. Trackball interface
  5. 528MHz processor and 288 MB RAM
  6. WiFi enabled
  7. Integrated Bluetooth technology
  8. Integrated GPS technology
  9. A digital compass complete with a sensor to allow the phone to determine its direction.
  10. Smart dialer with dial by name or initials capability
  11. A full HTML browser
  12. Speaker phone
  13. Recording Device
  14. Alarm, Calendar, Notes, To Do List, and a Stop Watch
  15. Compatibility with Google Maps, Gmail, Google search, etc.
  16. Supports mass storage via USB

The New Samsung Moment

The Samsung Moment was release in August of 2009. The Samsung Moment is a slider phone with a full QWERTY keypad that slides out from the side of the phone. The screen is a 3.2 inch AMOLED (Active Matrix Organic Light Emitting Diode) screen.

This screen technology is known for its thin footprint, light weight, low power consumption and high refresh rate. Images are sharper and brighter with this technology.

This phone features:

  1. 3.2 Mega Pixel Camera and Camcorder
  2. 2 GB of memory with expansion capabilities up to 32 GB
  3. 3G Network for fast download speeds
  4. Direct access to social networking sites, such as Flickr, Facebook, and Twitter
  5. Bluetooth
  6. Accelerometer
  7. Easy access to Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube, and Google Search
  8. WiFi
  9. GPS
  10. Recording
  11. Speaker Phone
  12. Alarm, Calculator, To Do List, World Clock, Stop Watch and Notepad
  13. Optical Joystick
  14. 5.5 hours of talk time

The New Nokia X6

This phone was released in September 2009. The phone is capable of roaming globally with its GSM technology. It has the capability of download speeds at 3.6 Mbps. The phone is built with capacitive instead of resistive screen technology.

The user can access applications like Facebook and Twitter with ease on the Nokia X6.

The sound quality is good. It has exceptional music functionality with a 3.5 mm jack that allows for individuals to add their own headphones for enhanced sound capabilities.

The phone features:

  1. 3.2 inch touch screen
  2. 32 GB of built in memory
  3. 444 MHz processor
  4. Full HTML browsing capabilities, as well as, JavaScript
  5. 5.0 mega pixel camera. The camera features auto focus, zoom, night mode, white balance, effects, self timer, scenes, and Dual LED flash
  6. GPS
  7. 35 hours of continuous audio play
  8. 3G capabilities
  9. 8.5 hours of talk time
  10. Picture Identification
  11. Recording capabilities
  12. Speakerphone
  13. Alarm, Calendar, To Do Lists, Calculator, Stop Watch, Converter, and Notes
  14. WiFi
  15. Bluetooth

Summary

These are just a few of the phones released recently or scheduled for release soon. The list is not exhaustive, but will give the reader an idea of the type of technology available. The Android 2.1 is the latest operating system.

Many technology enthusiasts are eager to try the new operating system. The Google Nexus One by HTC, the SciPhone Dream Google Phone, the Motorola Droid and the DROID Eris by HTC all feature the Droid operating system. Of the phones that have been released, they have all received excellent reviews.