The new smartphones
MANILA, Philippines – Time was when a smartphone meant any Nokia phone with a Symbian S60 operating system. That was just a little over half a decade ago. But now, a smartphone pretty much means having a computer in your handbag or pocket.
We’ve seen a war of the touch screens (even if QWERTY keyboards are far from going extinct) as well as a showdown of new operating systems (Google’s Android mobile OS is the biggest news here). Of course, the form factors get slimmer and lighter with each new model. The screens get bigger and brighter as well, and so does the camera resolutions. Let’s take a look at these smart new handsets now.
Samsung Wave S8500
Samsung makes a big splash with the new Wave S8500, the first mobile handset that runs bada, Samsung’s new open mobile platform. Boasting a high-speed 1GHz processor, a Super AMOLED 3.3-inch display, a Social Hub, and TouchWiz 3.0, the Wave was built to offer users first-class level of performance and customization.
The Wave’s Super AMOLED display features a high-resolution WVGA (800×480 pixels) screen with anti-smudge technology. Social Hub seamlessly integrates all major portals’ e-mail, IM, and social networking services directly into the Samsung Wave. TouchWiz 3.0 UI, on the other hand, offers a tactile, intuitive user experience, and includes new features such as motion UI, Smart Unlock, and customizable widget screen.
