Nokia recently announced the entry-level Nokia 110 and Nokia 112 phones. Both the devices comes with dual-SIM capabilities and Nokia’s unique Easy Swap technology. The Nokia 110 and Nokia 112 have been designed to appeal young, urban consumers who want to experience a fast, affordable online experience.

Mary T. McDowell, executive vice president, Mobile Phones, Nokia, said,
“Today’s mobile phone users want a quick internet experience that allows them to discover great content and share it with their friends – but without being held back by high data costs. The new Nokia 110 and Nokia 112 devices combine browsing, social media, apps, world-class entertainment and long battery life to create a great package for young, urban consumers who want to do it all.”

Nokia 110 and Nokia 112 features a 1.8-inch TFT LCD display, sporting a resolution of 128 x 160 pixels, Symbian Series 40 Operating System, Dual-SIM capability, FM Radio, Media player, VGA digital camera, GPRS/EDGE, 2.0 mm charger connector, Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR, 3.5 mm headset jack, 32 GB expandable memory, Nokia Browser and much more. Nokia 110 offers 10.5 hours of talk-time and 26.5 days of stand-by time, while the Nokia 112 offers 14 hours of talk-time and 35 days of stand-by time.

Nokia 110 measures 110 x 46 x 14.8mm and weighs 80g. On the other hand, Nokia 112 measures 110.4 x 46.9 x 15.4mm and weighs 85.5g. These handsets offer direct access to Twitter, Facebook and other social networks from the home page. Nokia 110 will be available for just EUR 35, while the Nokia 112 will be available for EUR 38. These devices will go on sale from the Q3 of 2012.

Yesterday, we posted the leaked press shot and specs of the HTC’s upcoming Desire C smartphone. Today, HTC finally announced the entry-level HTC Desire C smartphone in the UK. This handset runs on the latest Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) Operating System. It allows you to access more than 400,000 apps from Google Play Store. The HTC Desire C will be available for Vodafone, Orange, T-Mobile, Virgin Media, Three, O2 subscribers in the UK.

Jason Mackenzie, President, Global Sales and Marketing for HTC Corporation, said,
“Listening to music is one of the most popular things people use their phones for, so it’s more important than ever that we deliver the power and emotion artists capture in the studio. The HTC Desire C offers customers excellent design, easy access to content and fast connectivity – making it the perfect all round device.”

HTC Desire C features a 3.5 inch HVGA display, sporting a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, 600 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) Operating System, HTC Sense 4.0 UI, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 3G Connectivity, A-GPS, 5 megapixel rear camera, 3.5 mm headset jack, Beats Audio, 4 GB internal storage, MicroSD card slot, 32 GB expandable memory, 25 GB free cloud space from Dropbox for 2 years, Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0 and a 1230 mAh battery.

The HTC Desire C will be available in Polar White, Stealth Black and Flamenco Red colors. T-Mobile subscribers can get this handset for free with a 2 year service agreement and a £15.50 per month plan. On the other hand, T-Mobile subscribers can get this handset on Pay As You Go for just £169.99. Vodafone, Orange, Virgin Media, Three and O2 has not yet announced the price for their customers. Check out the first look video below.

Samsung Galaxy S II is one of the most popular device in the history of Android smartphones. Samsung has managed to sell more than 20 million units of this device. Last year, Samsung announced two new variants of this device – the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE and Samsung Galaxy S II HD LTE. As the name suggests, both the handsets support the blazing fast 4G LTE network.

All of these devices originally runs on the old Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System. However, Samsung already rolled out the latest Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for the original Galaxy S II smartphone. Now, the company has finally started rolling out the Android 4.0 update for the Samsung Galaxy S II LTE smartphone.

This update is currently available in South Korea. It comes with some usability improvements and applications multitasking, Face Recognition (Face Unlock), Android Beam, mobile data management and much more. After the upgrade, T store or some market applications may not work properly. This update is not available via OTA (Over-The-Air). You will need to manually update the smartphone using Kies 2.0. If you find something new after this update, please let us know in the comments section below.

Motorola Droid Razr Maxx is one of the most popular Android smartphone of this year. This handset was announced at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012 in Las Vegas. Motorola Droid Razr Maxx is exclusively available for the Verizon Wireless subscribers in the US. However, the device is expected to arrive soon in the UK and other European countries.

Motorola Droid Razr Maxx is the first 4G smartphone, which comes with a powerful 3300 mAh battery. This handset offers continuous talk-time of more than 21 hours straight on a single charge. Android fans might get disappointed, thanks to the old Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System. However, Motorola has already promised the latest Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update for this powerful device.

Back in January, Motorola Droid Razr Maxx went on sale for $299.99. To maximize the sales of this device, Verizon Wireless finally went ahead and reduced the price of Droid Razr Maxx. If you are still unaware of the features, then check out the complete specs below.

Motorola Droid Razr Maxx features a 4.3 inch Super AMOLED display, sporting a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread OS (upgradable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS), 8 megapixel rear camera with auto-focus and LED flash, HD (720p) video recording and playback, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video calls, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 4G LTE Connectivity and much more.

Other features include a 3.5 mm headset jack, 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of ROM, 11.5GB user available internal memory, Micro SD card slot, 32 GB expandable memory, 16GB microSD card included, micro USB, HDMI out, GPS with AGPS, Bluetooth 2.1, FM Radio, Android Market, MotoCast, up to 21.5 hours of talk-time, up to 15.8 days of stand-by time and a 3300 mAh battery.

Verizon Wireless recently reduced the price of Motorola Droid Razr Maxx from $299.99 to $199.99 with a 2 year service agreement. To get this device, head over to this page.

We have already seen the leaked pics of the HTC Desire C in the past. This handset was earlier known as the HTC Golf and HTC Wildfire C. Our friends at GSM Arena recently spotted the official press shot and specs at the Vodafone Portugal’s website. HTC Desire C is basically an entry-level Android smartphone manufactured for those, who want to experience the amazing Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) Operating System, without burning a hole in their pocket.

HTC Desire C will be the company’s second budget Android smartphone, running on the Android 4.0 OS. Unlike HTC One V, this handset features a 3.5 inch HVGA display, sporting a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels, 600 MHz single-core processor, HTC Sense UI, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 3G Connectivity, A-GPS, 5 megapixel rear camera, 3.5 mm headset jack, Beats Audio, 4 GB internal storage, MicroSD card slot, 32 GB expandable memory and a 1230 mAh.

This handset is expected to be first available in Portugal, exclusively for the Vodafone customers, followed by other European and Asian markets. HTC Desire C is rumored to be available for less than €200 (approx.$250). Stay tuned for the official announcement.

Back in March, Sony Mobile Communications announced the amazing Sony Xperia Sola smartphone. It is the company’s first device to feature the unique “Floating Touch” technology. This handset will ship with the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System. However, the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update will be rolled out soon after the launch. Sony Xperia Sola is NFC enabled and it comes with two NFC Xperia SmartTags.

Sony’s floating touch allows the users to navigate the web by hovering their finger above the screen, without actually touching the screen. Once the link is found, it can be highlighted and a simple tap will load the page. Flipkart, a popular online retailer in India has already started taking the pre-orders of this unique smartphone. Check out the pre-order price and complete specs after the break.

Sony Xperia Sola features a 3.7 inch Reality display, sporting a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels, 1 GHz STE U8500 dual-core processor, Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System (upgradable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS), Floating Touch, Xperia Timescape, 5 megapixel auto-focus camera with Flash, 16x digital zoom, Face detection and Geotagging, HD (720p) video recording, 8 GB internal memory, microSD card slot, 32 GB expandable memory, Wi-Fi Hotspot functionality and much more.

It also comes with a 3.5 mm audio jack, FM radio with RDS, 3D surround sound, GPS with A-GPS, Wisepilot turn-by-turn navigation, Stereo Bluetooth with A2DP, Facebook inside Xperia, DLNA Certified, Native USB tethering, NFC (Near Field communication), Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 3G Connectivity, PlayNow service, Google Play, NeoReader barcode scanner, Micro USB support, up to 40 hrs of music playback time, up to 6 hrs of video playback time, up to 6 hrs of talk-time, up to 470 hrs of stand-by time and a 1320 mAh battery.

Sony Xperia Sola is currently available for pre-order for Rs.19,999. This handset will be available in Black and Red colors. To get this handset, head over to this page at Flipkart.

Last year, HTC launched the powerful HTC Thunderbolt smartphone. This handset is exclusively available for the Verizon customers in the US. HTC Thunderbolt originally runs on the Android 2.2 (Froyo) OS. However, the device was later updated to the Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS. Verizon and HTC has also confirmed the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update plans for this smartphone.

HTC Thunderbolt owners will soon receive a software update on their device. However, this is not the much-awaited Android 4.0 update you have been waiting for. The latest update comes with improved data connectivity, improved device stability, resolved issues with Mobile Hotspot connectivity and much more. Check out the complete changelog below.

Changelog:

• Device is enabled with the Wireless Alerting System.
• Device now supports Cisco Any for better VPN functionality.
• Improved data connectivity.
• Improved device stability will decrease device resets.
• Improvements to default mail application allows Yahoo! Mail accounts to receive messages properly.
• Resolved issues with Mobile Hotspot connectivity.
• Incoming calls now display the correct state, when applicable.

The latest software update is numbered 2.11.605.19 710RD and it is expected to arrive soon. It can be easily downloaded from Over-The-Air (OTA). It is always advised to backup your data before updating the device. For step-by-step instructions on how to perform the download, head over to this page or check out this PDF file.

Earlier this week, Samsung announced the Samsung Focus 2 smartphone for the US market. Now, the company went a step ahead and unveiled the Samsung Omnia M for the European market. This handset runs on the Windows Phone 7.5 Mango Operating System. According to the manufacturer, the Samsung Omnia M is specially designed for social and entertainment multi-taskers. This handset comes with the Samsung AllShare media streaming app, which allows you to display movies, games or any other multimedia content directly from the Omnia M smartphone to a TV.

JK Shin, Samsung’s President of IT & Mobile Communications, said,
“Mobile consumers increasingly carry and share a large part of their lives through their phones. They are looking for phones that combine individual style with the ability to consume and share all kinds of content across their ever-growing social networks. The Omnia M meets all these demands, with the enhanced performance and social options afforded by Windows Phone and Samsung services.”

Samsung Omnia M features a 4 inch Super AMOLED display, sporting a resolution of 480 x 800 pixel, 1 GHz processor, Windows Phone 7.5 Mango OS, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, 3G Connectivity, 5 megapixel auto-focus camera with flash, VGA front facing camera for video calls, 384 MB RAM, 4 GB internal memory and more.

Other features include a 3.5 mm headset jack, Stereo FM Radio with RDS, People Hub, Picture Hub, Games Hub, Music and Video Hub, Office Hub, Bluetooth 2.1, microUSB 2.0, A-GPS, Zune player, Marketplace Hub, 25 GB of Windows Live Skydrive storage and a 1500mAh battery.

The Samsung Omnia M will be first available in Europe, followed by other Asian and American markets in the coming weeks. The price and release date of this device is still a mystery.

Sony Xperia U is the company’s budget-friendly smartphone featuring a 3.5 inch Reality display as well as a 1 Ghz dual-core processor. This handset was announced and showcased along with the Sony Xperia S and Sony Xperia P at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2012 in Barcelona. The Sony Xperia U is the third smartphone in the new Sony Xperia NXT series.

This handset is already up for pre-order at Flipkart and Letsbuy from last week. If you can’t wait to get your hands on this device, then we have good news for you. Mahesh Telecom, a popular retailer in Mumbai has already started selling this affordable dual-core smartphone in India. Sony Xperia U is also the first dual-core smartphone in the sub-20k price range.

Sony Xperia U features a 3.5 inch Reality display, sporting a resolution of 854 x 480 pixels, 1 Ghz dual-core processor, Google Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) OS (upgradable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich), 5 megapixel camera with auto-focus and LED flash, 3G Connectivity, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n and so on.

It also comes with a 3.5 mm headset jack, FM radio with RDS, GPS with aGPS, Google Play Store, Bluetooth technology, DLNA Certified, HDMI support, Micro USB, NFC (Near Field Communication), USB 2.0, microSD card slot, 32 GB expandable memory, up to 260 hrs of stand-by time, up to 6 hrs 39 mins of talk-time and a 1320 mAh battery.

Sony Xperia U will be shipped with the old Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) Operating System. However, Sony will roll out the Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) update by the end of Q2 of 2012. You can easily get this handset from Mahesh Telecom for Rs.16,990. On the other hand, you can pre-order the Sony Xperia U from Flipkart or LetsBuy for Rs.17,399.

Earlier this year, Motorola unveiled the powerful Motorola Droid Razr Maxx at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012 in Las Vegas. This handset was exclusively available for the Verizon subscribers in the US. However, last month, the company announced the GSM variant of this device for European and Asian markets. Motorola Razr Maxx offers continuous talk-time of more than 21 hours straight on a single charge, thanks to the powerful 3300 mAh battery.

The Motorola Razr Maxx currently runs on the Android 2.3.5 (Gingerbread) Operating System. However, the company will roll out the much-awaited Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) OS in the coming months. This handset will be finally available for purchase in the UK from next week. If you are planning to buy one, then check out the complete specs after the break.

Motorola Razr Maxx features a 4.3 inch Super AMOLED display, sporting a resolution of 540 x 960 pixels, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread OS (upgradable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS), 8 megapixel rear camera with auto-focus and LED flash, HD (720p) video recording and playback, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera for video calls, Bluetooth 2.1, micro USB, HDMI out and much more.

It also comes with a 3.5 mm headset jack, 1 GB of RAM, 16 GB of ROM, 11.5GB user available internal memory, Micro SD card slot, 32 GB expandable memory, 16 GB microSD card included, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 3G Connectivity, GPS with A-GPS, FM Radio, Google Play Store, MotoCast, up to 21.5 hours of talk-time, up to 15.8 days of stand-by time and a 3300 mAh battery.

Clove, a popular online retailer in the UK is currently taking pre-order for the Motorola Razr Maxx smartphone. This handset is expected to go on sale from May 18. The Motorola Razr Maxx comes with a price tag of £430.80 (approx. $695) including taxes. To get this handset, head over to this page.