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Google Nexus One vs iPhone 3GS – 3D Performance
A 3D performance comparison between Google’s Nexus One and Apple’s iPhone 3GS.
The test I’m showing here is a pretty typical 3D game scene. It contains a 3D environment and multiple animated 3D characters. The GPU is stress tested due to the high number of polygons in the scene and the CPU is stress tested as it is calculating the bone & skinning of the animation.
Starting up the test on both devices shows that the iPhone 3GS runs at 60 frames per second (fps) and the Nexus at between 30 to 35fps. As we add more woman models until we get to 8 models we see that the frame rate has dropped to 29fps on the iPhone and approx 21fps on the Nexus. Therefore, on the face of it, it seems the iPhone is 138% faster in this scene.
Check out the video after the break.
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 mini and Xperia X10 mini pro announced
Sony Ericsson today announced two unrumored phones, the Xperia X10 mini and Xperia X10 mini pro. The phones are, not surprisingly, smaller versions of the original Xperia X10, and with a few downgraded features. It will run Android 1.6 on a 600MHz Qualcomm processor, 5 megapixel autofocus camera, A-GPS, 3.5mm headphone jack, Bluetooth, WiFi and a 2.55″ QVGA touchscreen.
The only difference between these two versions is the QWERTY-keyboard. Expect to see this phone in stores during the second quarter.
Check out the press release and specs after the break.
Samsung i8520 pictures
A few official press images of the Samsung GT-i8520 also known as Halo. Hit read more for the images.
Samsung i8520 Halo leaked – Android 2.1, Super AMOLED and a Pico Projector
Engadget has found a spec sheet for the yet unannounced Samsung i8520 a.k.a. Halo. This little thing has a few very interesting features. Specs:
- Android 2.1
- 3.7″ Super AMOLED
- 8 megapixel autofocus camera with flash
- 720p / 30fps video encoding and decoding
- DivX and XviD support
- Bluetooth 2.1
- 3.5mm headphone jack
- 802.11n WiFi
- A-GPS
- 16GB internal storage expandable by microSD
- stereo speakers
- DLNA support
- DLP pico projector on the back
- Quad-band GMS / EDGE
- Tri-band UMTS
The phone should be available in Europe and Asia in the third quarter. Boy do I love Mobile World Congress! Full specs after the break.
Homescreens compared – Android, iPhone, Windows Mobile and webOS
A homescreen comparison between Android, iPhone, Windows Mobile and webOS. The phones compared in the video are iPhone 3GS, Google Nexus One, HTC HD2 and Palm Pre.
Video after the break.
Motorola Devour launching February 25th – Full specs available
Motorola Devour will available via Authorized Distributors on February 25th, and via All Channels on March 15th.
The phone will have a 3.1″ capacitive touchscreen, touch sensitive navigation pad, Bluetooth support, microSD slot with a 8GB card pre-installed. A full QWERTY-keyboard and Android 1.6 to run the whole system. Expect an update to Android sooner or later.
Check out the full specs for Motorola Devour after the break.
Motorola Droid’s Android 2.1 update – Changelog released
Motorola updated their support page to show what the upcoming Android 2.1 update for Droid will bring along.
The update should be available later this week.
Hit read more to see the full changelog.
Flash 10.1 to require an updated version of Android?
Adobe today told Engadget that Flash 10.1 will need ’some enhancements to existing versions of Android’. What they didn’t say, is if this version is actually Android 2.1, or some other? Here’s a take from the article:
Adobe, Google, and other members of the Open Screen Project are working together to make ensure the full Web experience can be delivered on largest possible number of devices. Support for full Flash Player 10.1 requires some enhancements to existing versions of Android. These enhancements are expected to be available as an upgrade to existing devices and for new devices starting in Q2 2010.
I don’t think this is Android 2.1, since the the update/version is about to be released in Q2 2010. As we all know, Android 2.1 is already available on a phone, the Nexus One. Could this mean that Flash 10.1 will actually be released for Froyo, the next Android OS version?
HTC Legend picture and specs
A new image of the HTC Legend just leaked, and this time it brought specs of the phone with it. Here is what we know now:
- 3.2″ HVGA AMOLED capacitive touchscreen
- 600MHz Qualcomm processor(MSM7227 family)
- 5MP camera with LED flash
- Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
- WiFi
- Quadband GMS / EDGE plus dualband HSPA
- Compass
- Optical trackpad
- 3.5mm audio jack
- microUSB connector
- aluminium case
- 1300mAh battery
Google Buzz and Google Buzz for Mobile released
Google Buzz for mobile allows you to post buzz and keep up with your friends when you’re away from your computer. It also uses your location to identify places around you. You can select one of these places and attach it as location tag to your posts, or read what others have posted about the place.
Here’s a list of how you can Buzz with your mobile:
- Buzz.google.com: This web app provides access to Buzz from your iPhone or Android phone’s browser, allowing you to view and create buzz messages. It has two different views: ‘Following’ view shows buzz from the people you follow, just like Google Buzz in your Gmail; ‘Nearby’ view shows public buzz that has been tagged with a location near you, and might be from people you don’t follow. From Nearby view, you can also select a specific place from the list of nearby places and view posts attached to that place.
- Buzz on Google Maps for mobile: The new Buzz layer allows you to see buzz near you or anywhere on the map. You can post public buzz directly from the layer, and even attach a photo from your phone. Also, try visiting a mobile Place Page to read recent comments or to post buzz about that place. You can access Place Pages from the web app as well, by tapping on the place name in any location-tagged post.
- Buzz Shortcut from Google.com: You will see the buzz icon in the top right corner of the google.com homepage. Just tap on the icon to trigger the posting box.
- Voice Shortcut: The voice shortcut, which is available in the quick search widget on Android and in Google Mobile App on iPhone, allows you to post buzz without typing anything. Just say ‘post buzz,’ followed by whatever you’d like to post.
Check out the video after the break.
Nexus One owners get live phone support
Google has today corrected the lack of support for the Nexus One, when they opened at live phone support line for Nexus One customers. You can reach a live support person by calling 888-48NEXUS (63987). The support line is open from 7:00AM till 10:00PM PST.
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