I don’t think many of you are strangers to cloud based services. We have a lot of it already running around Android like Dropbox, Box, Hi-Drive and SugarSync to name a few that pop into my mind. We also heard recently that Google is working on a cloud service beyond Google Docs and Google Music. With the Cloud being the new “must have” thing, it should come as no surprise that manufacturers are looking to create their own personalized solutions and offerings as well.

At CES this year Acer was talking a bit about their cloud, Acercloud. How original, I know. Aiming to sync up documents and most likely more to their cloud would allow you to access it seamlessly and easily from any Acre product from a handset to a tablet to a PC. The service sounds like another great addition to their line up. To help make its debut even better, they are bringing a new ‘flagship’ device to MWC. It just won the iF Product Design Award for outstanding achievement of design. Looking at the image you can see exactly why, it loos really fantastic. The device is said to be called the Acer CloudMobile. Again, not all that original. Beyond looks and product name the real specs of the device are scarce.

What is known so far is that it will, in fact, be sporting Ice Cream Sandwich, has a 4.3-inch HD screen, Dolby digital audio and is just a little under 10mm thick. The device as well as the Acercloud, should get some great run downs during MWC in a couple of weeks. Expect to see the CloudMobile to make headlines soon.

Source: PocketLint

In the mobile world that we live in looks are just as important as features. Over the last 6 months to a year I can only peg down a few devices that looked good, in my opinion, and offered something new. I don’t mean a small increase in processor speed, or larger HD screen either. I mean something that can offer more to a user than what many other devices already have. The Xperia S is easily a device that fits the bill.

There isn’t anything overly special about the device at first glance. 4.3-inch has been done before, 1.5GHz dual-core is in many other devices. NFC is cool but not a game changer. Gingerbread 2.3, over played, ICS is promised for the new device but I never hold my breath. There are only three things that will keep this device in my mind and desirable.

1. A 12 MP camera
2. Anti-stain nano coating
3. Fast-charging capability

The camera is self explanatory. After having a 5MP and an 8MP camera in my devices, a 12MP camera is obviously next on the list. Anyone that has used an Xperia device in the past knows their camera take exceptional photos. The anti-stain nano coating is something that is only starting to emerge on devices as of late. The Pantech Element has similar technology and so does the XYBOARD if I am not mistaken. Those have water repellent claims to fame, where as the Xperia S has dust/dirt claims. With one of the more unique facts being that the repellent is UV reactive. If you drop your phone in the dirt, plop it in the sun for a bit and it wipes away clean. Not sure how it is going to work or if it is any better than using a clean dry clothe, but it sounds cool.

The final and by far the most useful is the fast-charging battery. Using an advanced Lithium-polymer battery and a higher amp charger, you can literary charge the device from dead to 80% with-in 1 hour. With just a quick 10 minute charge you can expect another hour of talk time easily.

Now there is always a dark cloud that looms under the silver lining. Because of the way the battery is designed and implemented, it will not be removable. The rear panel of this super sexy looking device is still removable, granting access to technicians for repairs mostly. I am not personally a fan of built-in batteries that I can’t remove in the event of needing to hard reset my phone. At the same time, the charge time is worth me giving into that preference to own one.

The Xperia S isn’t slated for a U.S. release just yet though. It did just recently pass through the FCC sporting all the bands and radios it would need to tun on T-Mobile and AT&T. I would love to see it make its way to T-Mobile since AT&T is already getting the similar spec’d Xperia Ion.

What do you guys think of the new Xperia S? Does the form factor and additional tweaks make this a device that is high up on your list?

Source: Androidos.in

Phones are coming out faster than you can read the news and many of them are amazing super-phones that not only act as a phone, but also turn into mini computers and full media streaming devices that you can connect to your HDTV too.  Because there is so much going on right now with phone announcements and releases, we decided to find out what you are doing about it!

Are you about to upgrade or thinking about upgrading and what devices are you considering?

We’ve picked some of the top devices currently available or coming around the corner  and we’d like to know which device your thinking about purchasing.  If you like to expand ever further, be sure to leave us your thoughts in the comments below once you’ve made your vote in the poll.

We realize that we haven’t included every rumor or future devices, but we think think this is a good list of the current technology solutions so here are a couple of the major releases just happening in the industry and a few just around the corner, including:

Samsung Galaxy S II

The Samsung Galaxy S II is the to of the list for most of you today.  Available on almost ever major network except Verizon, it’s the fastest phone available today.

HTC Amaze

The HTC Amze is HTC’s latest offerring on the T-Mobile network.  Released on the same day and currently in direct competition with the Samsung Galaxy S II on T-Mobile.  With 4.3″ HD Screen, it offers top notch specs that should last until your next upgrade is available.

Nexus Prime

Initially rumored to be launched on the Verizon Network, but expected to follow up closely with release on most major networks,  The Nexus Prime is expected to be the first device to be released with Ice Cream Sandwich and super HD display.

Rumored Motorola Droid RAZR

We’re not sure exactly what this device is going to be but we are expecting an announcement from Motorola on October 18th.  The name is also uncofrmed and has been rumored to be the Droid RAZR, DROID HD or Spyder.

Motorola Atrix 2

The Motorola Atrix was the first device to offer a docking solution that turned the phone into laptop computer and we assume that the Motorola Atrix 2 will offer the same solution to continue the Atrix path.

Other device

There are always other devices coming down the road and we’ve probably missed something your thinking about buying.  If you don’t see the device in this list, let us know in the comments and we’ll add it.

Don’t forget that you can purchase most of these devices through the AndroidSPIN Cellphone Store for some amazing prices!

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