The case of new smartphone platforms

	Add newsletters@cnet.online.com to your address book | View online   Mobile       Share on Facebook  |  Share on Twitter July 12, 2012     Lynn La Associate editor Profile Email The case of new smartphone platforms While Apple, Google, Microsoft, and even RIM continue to be the most recognizable names of the mobile industry, there's always room for newcomers. Online retail giant Amazon has been creating a steady buzz as rumors that it's developing a new smartphone continue to spread. In addition, former Nokia employees are reportedly diving back into the mobile OS known as MeeGo and developing a startup company of their own called Jolla. Read more | Share on Facebook  Ex-Nokia employees to launch Meego smartphone | Share on Facebook        Lenovo IdeaTab S2109 (16GB) Though it falls in a reasonable price range, sports superb speakers, and runs on Android 4.0, our experience with the Lenovo IdeaTab included numerous app crashes and and inconsistent movie watching.  More | Share on Facebook          Huawei Activa 4G (MetroPCS) Though the Huawei Activa 4G's battery life is short and its design is bulky, the device has LTE support, features a decent camera, and comes with a good price tag for a prepaid handset.  More | Share on Facebook          Samsung Chrono 2 (U.S. Cellular) The Samsung Chrono 2 reminds us all of what we missed about the flip phone: everything about it is easy to use and the call quality is solid. Of course, the simple design also means it's missing high-tech specs like a great camera and video recording.  More | Share on Facebook          Samsung Freeform 4 (U.S. Cellular) With its great call quality and physical QWERTY keyboard, the Samsung Freeform 4 is perfect for users who love to text and want a simple handset. But be mindful that its keyboard may be too cramped for those with large fingers, and the data connection is slow.  More | Share on Facebook          HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE (Verizon Wireless) The HTC Droid Incredible 4G LTE has blazing data speeds, and runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. But despite its attractive build, its battery life and camera quality are ho-hum.  More | Share on Facebook        Get your favorite CNET editors. To go. Send the free app to your smartphone or iPad. Get it now.    Choosing a phone   Hi everyone! As you can assume, I have a little problem choosing my phone. I already chose two phones from the ones I can get for free: the Sony Xperia U and the Nokia E5. I know that they are pretty different, but well... I just can't decide. So I'd really appreciate if you could give me some advice. Thanks beforehand!  Read full quote Posted by raacsoo from the Cell phones forum   Samsung stand-outs   Samsung Galaxy Appeal (AT&T)     Samsung Focus 2 - pure white (AT&T)     Samsung Gusto 2 (Verizon Wireless)     Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G (T-Mobile)     Samsung Rugby Smart (AT&T)     Latest News   Amazon targets Apple's Game Center with GameCircle     Cool in the eye of the (judicial) beholder: Apple v. Samsung     Galaxy Tab doesn't copy Apple designs, U.K. court rules     Apple pulls controversial Chinese game from App Store     Sprint files brief opposing Galaxy Nexus ban   Connect with us on:              The e-mail address for this newsletter is boy.blogger@gmail.com To update your account, please visit our Newsletter subscription center. Unsubscribe from this e-mail | Newsletter help | Privacy policy Copyright 2012 CBS Interactive Inc. All rights reserved. CBS Interactive, 235 Second Street, San Francisco, CA 94105, U.S.A.