Jay-Z: "We Are the World" Shouldn't Have Been Remade

Jay-Z wasn't a big fan of the "We Are the World" remake, which debuted at the Olympic opening ceremonies Friday to benefit Haiti earthquake relief.

"I know everybody is gonna take this wrong: 'We Are the World,' I love it, and I understand the point and think it's great. But I think 'We Are the World' is like [Michael Jackson's] 'Thriller' to me. I don't ever wanna see it touched," Jay-Z told MTVNews.com Saturday night at the 2 Kings dinner in Dallas.

Critics agree with the rapper. Sniped The Washington Post of the song, which featured Miley Cyrus and Justin Bieber, "The updated take was horribly oversung... save for the 21st-century rap verses added toward the end of the track." Wrote the New York Times, "Lil Wayne, you're no Bob Dylan.... as a piece of work, [the song] has all the pitfalls of a Hollywood remake."

Valentine's Day Ain't Over Yet

Valentine's Day did not suffer a Valentine's Day hangover.


The all-star romantic comedy, featuring Julia Roberts, the Taylors (Swift and Lautner) and loads more, set a President's Day weekend box office record with a big fat $66.9 million Friday-Monday, the latest estimates show.

The Lightning Thief ($38.8 million) and The Wolfman ($36.5 million) held their positions; Avatar ($30 million) added to its substantial bottom line. More results:

• Valentine's Day may no longer be compared with He's Just Not That Into You: V-Day almost doubled—doubled—the Friday-Sunday debut of that 2009 ensemble hit, and smashed Ghost Rider's old President's Day weekend record. V-Day, in fact, made more money in three days than Ghost Rider made in four.

Eclipse First Look: Bryce Dallas Howard as Victoria, Edward and Bella... in Bed!

Two new photos from Eclipse have been leaked, and each is OMG-worthy for its own reason.

First, fans can get their first look at Bryce Dallas Howard as Victoria. The actress controversially took over this key role from Rachelle Lefevre after the latter portrayed the character for the first two Twilight Saga films.

In the scene below, Victoria is not getting along very well with Edward, is she?



Megan Fox Looks Hot, Wants to Be a Mother, Doesn't Trust Women

As the cover girl for the latest issue of W, Megan Fox has a lot to say about motherhood, women and lingerie.


Because we typically post hot photos of the actress and just stare at them, we'll give Fox a chance to explain herself below. Excerpts from the interview follow...

On having kids:" I'm really maternal... I worry that because I've always wanted [kids] so much, as the world goes sometimes, I won't be able to have them, even though I would be able to provide them with such an amazing environment."

On trust issues: "I don't trust people in this industry, but I especially don't trust girls in this industry, because it's incredibly competitive, and I'm just not interested."

Wonder Girls open Justin Bieber’s concert in LA

As we earlier reported, the Wonder Girls got themselves a gig with virally popular singer Justin Bieber with plans to open Bieber’s February 14 show in Los Angeles with –what else?– a performance of Nobody.


Aside from POPCON on February 20 with Sean Kingston, Selena Gomez and many others, this is believed to be member Sunmi’s last performance with the Wonder Girls, at least for the foreseeable future.

Jordan Chan and Cherrie Ying's extreme funny and emotional wedding


Yesterday on the big Chinese New Year and Valentine's Day, the first happy event happened in the entertainment circle where Jordan Chan and his rumored to be pregnant girlfriend Cherrie Ying held their wedding in the United States. The wedding was very impressive as the groom Jordan praised his new wife in English, but it was not understandable. The hilarious scene stirred up huge laughter among the audience, even the bride did not know if she should cry or laugh.

Currently 42, Jordan and his girlfriend of 3 years, 26 year old Cherrie Ying (Ding Ding) held their marriage at Little White Wedding Chapel in Las Vegas at 12:30pm on Valentine's Day February 14th. Around 10 close friends and family attended the wedding, including Ding Ding's 90+ year old and on a wheel chair grandmother; from the entertainment circle there were Eric Tsang and his son, Michael Tse and his wife, Louis Yuen, Yumiko Cheng and Charles Heung and his wife.

Windows Phone 7 Series hands-on and impressions (video)


Forget everything you know about Windows Mobile. Seriously, throw the whole OS concept in a garbage bin or incinerator or something. Microsoft has done what would have been unthinkable for the company just a few years ago: started from scratch. At least, that's how things look (and feel) with Windows Phone 7 Series. This really is a completely new OS -- and not just Microsoft's new OS, it's a new smartphone OS, like webOS new, like iPhone OS new. You haven't used an interface like this before (well, okay, if you've used a Zune HD then you've kind of used an interface like this). Still, 7 Series goes wider and deeper than the Zune by a longshot, and it's got some pretty intense ideas about how you're supposed to be interacting with a mobile device. We had a chance to go hands-on with the dev phone before today's announcement, and hear from some of the people behind the devices, and here's our takeaway. (And don't worry, we've got loads of pictures and video coming, so keep checking this post for the freshest updates).

First the look and feel. The phones are really secondary here, and we want to focus on the interface. The design and layout of 7 Series' UI (internally called Metro) is really quite original, utilizing what one of the designers (Albert Shum, formerly of Nike) calls an "authentically digital" and "chromeless" experience. What does that mean? Well we can tell you what it doesn't mean -- no shaded icons, no faux 3D or drop shadows, no busy backgrounds (no backgrounds at all), and very little visual flair besides clean typography and transition animations. The whole look is strangely reminiscent of a terminal display (maybe Microsoft is recalling its DOS roots here) -- almost Tron-like in its primary color simplicity. To us, it's rather exciting. This OS looks nothing like anything else on the market, and we think that's to its advantage. Admittedly, we could stand for a little more information available within single views, and we have yet to see how the phone will handle things like notifications, but the design of the interface is definitely in a class of its own. Here's a few takeaways on what it's like to use (and some video)...

Motorola Quench hands-on with video


We had a quick tour today of Motorola's new Quench -- or CLIQ XT as it'll be called on T-Mobile USA when it launches next month -- and for an eighth outing in the Android world, it's pretty slick. Sure it lacks keyboard, but the touchscreen is pretty responsive and now includes Swype input on the virtual keyboard -- and we've found with a bit of practice and patience, Swype can be really fast. The soft touch plastic rear of the set can be removed to slip on over covers and shows off the 5 megapixel camera with auto focus and dual LED flash. Follow on for a quick video tour of the Blur-powered beast and some pics.

HTC Desire first hands-on (updated with video)


Well, we just got a little up close and personal with HTC's "superphone," the Desire. What you're looking at is basically the Nexus One, sans trackball (though plus an optical touch area). Certainly the specs are the same, though you've got the new Sense UI on board for good measure. At a glance the phone actually doesn't seem as snappy as we were expecting, and there are obviously a few kinks to work out with some of the new Sense concepts (Leap for instance -- the pinch-to-card view -- was giving our demo person some trouble). Still, the Desire is definitely high on our gadget lust list right now. We're obviously reserving final judgment for a later date, but until we get some more time with this guy, feast your eyes on the gallery below.

Added a quick video after the break showing the Sense UI... not behaving.

We've been told by an HTC rep that the Sense build on the Desire unit we played with is actually quite early, so it's probably not indicative of the actual performance of the pinch-to-card view. We played with a Legend that had a later, nearly final build of the UI and it was definitely snappier and more responsive.

Samsung Wave powered-by Bada OS featuring 3.3-inch Super AMOLED & Bluetooth 3.0

Samsung’s very first Bada handset – the Wave (S8500) was announced earlier tonight. The Wave is one of the first handset feature Bluetooth 3.0. The 3.3-inch “Super AMOLED” display with 800×480 resolution doesn’t offer multitouch but instead a brighter, clearer and less reflective thanks to the OnCell technology. Samsung went the extra mile by adding mDNle (mobile Digital Natural Image engine) technology, which originated in Samsung’s LCD TV and LED TV.



Other features include Bluetooth 3.0, 802.11n WiFi, TouchWiz 3.0, an unspecified 1GHz processor, 5 megapixel camera, 2GB or 8GB internal memory, aGPS, accelerometer, a microSD expansion slot, multi-codec support for DivX, XviD, MP3 and WMV, and support for virtual 5.1 surround sound and 720p recording / decoding.

Windows Phone 7 Series Marketplace gets pictured


Microsoft's Joe Belfiore did a really thorough job yesterday of walking us through the key hubs on the shiny new Windows Phone 7 OS, but one area that was conspicuously missed out in the overview was the Marketplace. Well, let us fill in that gap of knowledge right quick with the above image of the interface. As you can see, the first thing visible when you enter the hub is a full-screen feature for individual games or applications -- this could either work as with the music hub, wherein you see the last bit of content you accessed or, less awesomely, could function as a promotional (read: advertising) spot before you get into the market proper. The Marketplace is then fragmented into its constituent elements, with apps, games, music and podcasts leading you into their respective subsections. We've grabbed an image of how the Applications section will look as well, which you can see for yourself after the break.

HTC HD mini shrinks HD2 experience

HTC’s new smartphone range for MWC 2010 isn’t all about Android; the company have also outed a new Windows Mobile device, though of course it runs 6.5.3 rather than Windows Phone 7. The HTC HD mini is being billed as offering the same user experience as the HD2 only in a smaller form factor, shrinking the display down to a 3.2-inch capacitive HVGA panel with multitouch support and swapping the HD2’s Snapdragon chipset for a 600MHz Qualcomm MSM7227. Like the HD2, it also gets HTC’s Sense UI.



In fact, it gets a new version of Sense, with HTC having fettled much of the interface in response to consumer feedback. There’s also a reasonably distinctive design; the four exposed screws on the back are actually what holds the phone together – HTC made their engineering team redesign the whole HD mini internal construction so that their positioning would be perfect – and the rear panel is painted vivid yellow.

HTC Legend official: AMOLED & “Hidden Power” design

The HTC Legend, successor to the company’s widely-loved Hero, has been made official at Mobile World Congress 2010 this week. A little smaller than the Hero, the Legend has a 3.2-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen with multitouch support, dualband UMTS/HSPA (900/1800) and a frame milled from a single block of aluminum. In fact the Legend is an example of HTC’s “Hidden Power” design ethos, a concept whereby good looks are delivered through slick functionality; in this case, the aluminum is not only the shell but the chassis, meaning HTC can make their devices smaller.



The Legend comes with Android 2.1, and debuts a new version of HTC Sense. As before, Sense augments the standard Android UI and adds various active desktop widgets; in this new build, there’s now an Exposé-style “helicopter view” which – with a pinch-zoom motion – shows all seven homescreen panes at once, with a tap taking you straight to that pane. There’s also more flexibility in HTC’s widgets: you can now place any Contacts group on the desktop, not just the Favorites, for instance.

Jennifer Aniston, Gerard Butler Just Friends

They've been seen and romantically linked together a lot lately, but multiple sources say Jennifer Aniston and Gerard Butler's supposed romance does not exist.


You mean this was just a rumor sparked by them being in a movie together? Shocking. The moral of the story? Don't believe every piece of celebrity gossip.

Unless it's from THG, that is. Even if it's a report that can't be trusted but will still entertain you, we make that abundantly clear. We're not OK! with slander.

Heidi Montag Reveals Her New Favorite Body Part

Heidi Montag stepped out on the red carpet this weekend at PURE nightclub in Las Vegas, debuting her enhanced new body. After undergoing 10 procedures in one day, Montag is thrilled with her new look, saying Saturday that it was "the best decision I've ever made," according to PEOPLE.

"My favorite part, I think one of them is my chin. I think that's what I was so excited about," Montag, 23, said.

"And I love my boobs, but I still want to improve. I didn't get them as big as I originally wanted."

While she isn't ready to go back under the knife anytime soon, she will be "eventually," she says, "for maintenance."

Miley Cyrus Dominates Nominations for 2010 Kids' Choice Awards

The young adults have spoken and they've made their opinion very clear:


Miley Cyrus rules!

The 17-year-old actress/singer has garnered four Kids Choice Awards' nominations, all in major categories: Favorite Movie Actress, TV Actress, Female Singer and Favorite Song.

Check out the full list of nominees below, as the ceremy airs on March 27 and will likely feature Miley on stage, thanking God for her incredible popularity...

Crazy Good: Adam Lambert, Kris Allen and Allison Iraheta Reunite on Stage

While Andrew Garcia, Lilly Scott and other early favorites battle it out on American Idol, a trio of season eight finalists took to the stage Friday night and reminded this group how far they still have to go.


Kris Allen, Adam Lambert and Allison Iraheta all took part in Ryan Seacrest's "Rock My Town" show at Manhattan's Highline Ballroom.

The singers played individual sets, much to the delight of those in attendance, and then closed the show with a three-part rendition of Gnarls Barkley's "Crazy." It's an absolute must-watch for fans of these artists...

“American Idol” Top 24 Will Be Unveiled Feb. 16 & 17

For the first time in its nine season history, the nation’s most watched TV talent show will divide its announcement of the Top 24 over two nights.


American Idol will reveal some of the Top 24 semifinalists on Tuesday night’s two-hour show — which will see several several of the contestants performing their final solo number in front of Simon Cowell, Ellen DeGeneres, Randy Jackson, and Kara DioGuardi. The remainder of the contestants who managed to triumph through the show’s grueling Hollywood Round successfully will be unveiled on Wednesday, Feb. 17.

Rihanna As Dominatrix In “The Last Dragon” Remake

Rihanna has reportedly been cast as a “super sexy, super kinky” dominatrix in an upcoming remake of the 1985 martial arts classic The Last Dragon.


The 21-year-old pop star will appear in the X-rated role alongside Hollywood vet Samuel L. Jackson — who has also been cast in the film, produced by Wu-Tang rapper RZA — insiders close to negotiations spilled to London’s Daily Mirror this week.

Vin Diesel Tapped For "Riddick 3"

Vin Diesel will star in a third movie in the David Twohy-helmed Riddick franchise, Variety said Friday.


“Vin Diesel is going back to the future to topline and produce a third chapter in the “Chronicles of Riddick” franchise….Plot details are being kept under wraps. But insiders say the third outing will hew closer in tone to the cult hit Pitch Black…” the trade mag writes.

Despite being panned by critics, Lionsgate’s The Chronicles of Riddick grossed over $100 million at the international box office and spawned a popular video game. Diesel recently signed on to reprise his role in the forthcoming fifth Fast & Furious film.

Full version of TVXQ’s With All My Heart

Last week we shared the preview of With All My Heart, a new track from TVXQ / DBSK / Tohoshinki’s upcoming Best Selection 2010 album.


The song is so beautiful and is nearly 6 minutes long! Thanks to everyone who sent this in and check it out below.

Notion Ink Adam Tablet Caught On Video, Specs Finalized

We saw impressive renders of Notion Ink's Adam last week, along with some speculation, but today we're getting what's probably the best look yet at this ambitious play into the tablet space.


The following specs, to be unveiled officially at MWC, are listed as "final" by the folks at Notion Ink. Take some of it with a grain of salt, as they are grossly incorrect about items like accelerometer and touchscreen (chart provided by Notion Ink):

Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 mini and X10 mini pro shrink Android

Remember Robyn, the compact version of Sony Ericsson’s XPERIA X10 that we saw recently? Well, the company has made it – the Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 mini – official, along with a QWERTY-toting sibling, the XPERIA X10 mini pro. Both smartphones run Android 1.6, complete with Sony Ericsson’s Timescape and Mediascape apps, together with a 2.55-inch QVGA touchscreen and 3G models with both 900/2100 HSPA and 850/1900/2100 HSPA variants.



Each has Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync support along with A-GPS, Bluetooth, WiFi and a 3.5mm headphone socket. The X10 mini measures up at 83 x 50 x 16 mm while the X10 mini pro is a little thicker at 90 x 52 17 mm; each gets a 5-megapixel camera with geotagging, autofocus and an LED flash.

Both smartphones will be available in Q2 2010, with the XPERIA X10 mini arriving in pearl white, black, pink, lime, red and silver, and the XPERIA X10 mini pro in the more staid black and red. No word on pricing as yet.

HTC Desire official: Nexus One with HTC Sense

HTC have officially announced the HTC Desire – the handset previously known as the HTC Bravo – at Mobile World Congress 2010 this week. The smartphone is, in essence, HTC’s own-brand version of the Google Nexus One, tailored to a European market. As with the Nexus One there’s a 3.7-inch AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 5-megapixel camera with LED flash and Android 2.1; you also get the same, 1GHz Snapgragon processor. The key differences are the inclusion of the latest version of HTC Sense, the omission of active noise cancellation, and the use of an optical joystick rather than a physical trackball.



As on the HTC Legend, the company’s newest Sense build does duty with improved social network integration and the new Friend Stream unified update app. HTC have also done some work on their browser, adding the intelligent text-reflow support missing from the regular Android app, as well as Flash Lite 4, pinch-zoom and the ability to long-press and select webpage text then instantly perform a Google search, Google Translate or look it up in the dictionary.

The Desire also gets the tight corporate support partially absent on the Nexus One, with Exchange email, calendar, contacts and task functionality, and HTC have added in new Mail tabs – to show unread or flagged messages, or those with an appointment request – together with tweaking their threaded message support. Meanwhile there’s also a new Calendar widget which now offers list view as well as month view.

Toshiba TG02 hands-on


We were all over Toshiba's drop dead thin and gorgeous TG01 last year, so naturally a chance to peek at the rumored TG02 first hand was something we couldn't pass up. Very little is new here, the touchscreen technology has seen resistive swapped with capacitive, the device has become a wee bit smaller while retaining the monster 4.1-inch display, and some 3D touches have been added to the SPB Mobile Shell-skinned Windows Mobile 6.5 OS. Like its older sibling, the handset is still a thing of beauty and the 1GHz Snapdragon does make it all purr along very nicely -- and while the UI isn't really a custom one -- we like the ability to flip between pages kinda like iPhone and Android do now. All in, this is a pretty decent effort, and removing some of the pain that was the resistive display can only make the TG02 better. Follow on for a tour and a gallery of shots.

Toshiba K01 hands-on


Toshiba's K01 is exactly what we would've liked to have seen as a complementary set to the TG01. Happily, Toshiba's given us a QWERTY option with the new model, added capacitive touch, and swapped out the earlier display for a swanky new AMOLED version. Key feel is a bit rough on the outside keys -- shift, delete, enter -- but this device still isn't final, and with all that real estate, the layout feels just great. In fact, the devices being shown on the floor are just looping a demo video and not really showing off the UI as seen above; we couldn't get any film of it, so the pics we got will have to suffice. We like what they've done here -- in fact, this could make an excellent day to day set if battery life proves good enough. We also can't help but notice the three buttons (soft touch) across the bottom that could quite easily be skinned for Microsoft's Windows Phone 7 Series, could they not? A bunch of pics are just below.

Dell Mini 5 will run 'something newer' than Android 1.6 at launch


We've been able to confirm in a chat with Dell spokesfolks this evening that the lovely Mini 5 won't ship with the Android 1.6 build (also known as Donut) that we've seen so far -- instead, it'll be running "something newer." They wouldn't say what that newer version would be -- and to be fair, we're not sure they even knew since Android is always a moving target on account of Google's breakneck development pace -- but it was specifically mentioned that Flash compatibility was something they had on their radar, suggesting that something really, really fresh might be needed. Then again, they also mentioned that the giant phone / MID / thingamajig is going to be totally upgradeable, something that fellow Android skinners HTC and Motorola have both had to reassure the Android-buying public over. How this all shakes out remains to be seen, but let's put it this way: Eclair, at minimum, seems to be a lock by the time the Mini 5 is on a shelf near you.

Opera Mini On iPhone Is "Fast," Though There's No Pinch To Zoom

Two years after Opera first attempted to get their browser on the iPhone, and it's here. Sort of. Wired UK has seen it, gushed over it, and proclaimed it as being fast, yet missing that all-important pinch-to-zoom.


Instead, users have to adopt the double-tap method to zoom in on webpages, which will be a sore point for iPhone owners I'm sure—although Wired says "we didn't find ourselves missing the feature at all."

"Scrolling through webpages is silky smooth, with nary a glitch or stutter regardless of the size of the page. The interface is instantaneously responsive as well, just as you'd expect from the iPhone."

Apple iPad Will be Sold in AT&T Retail Stores

Ever since the announcement of Apple’s new iPad device, there have been several unanswered questions lingering. One such question is exactly how will the iPad be distributed? It’s obvious they will be sold in Apple online and brick-and-mortar stores, but what about on AT&T’s side? Since they will be sold without contract, it’s been largely assumed that the only role AT&T will play in the iPad is being its data provider.


Boy Genius is reporting differently. In a breaking news flash just a few hours ago, BGR revealed that one of its AT&T sources is confirming that 3G-capable iPads will indeed be sold in AT&T’s corporate retail locations. In fact, a rather large portion of its netbook section will be utilized as an iPad display. We expect these displays to be similar to the ones the iPhone are currently on.

Symbian S^3 officially announced, previewed on video


The time has finally come for us to see Symbian's milestone shift toward finger-friendly operation in motion. Firstly, to allay any fears that it'd lack all the modern amenities, we'll note that kinetic scrolling, swiping, and pinch-to-zoom are all present and accounted for, while a "visual multi-tasking" option allows you to see the open applications in an interface not a million miles away from the Pre's card implementation. Customization is also a big deal in the S^3 UI, with multiple Home Screen pages available, accompanied by a litany of widgets you can add and manage. The media player application looks like a homage (read: copy) of Apple's Cover Flow UI, right down to the album covers flipping around to reveal the track listing. We're not complaining, we consider that a very intelligent and pleasing way to browse through music. Go check out the moving picture show after the break.

Motorola MOTOROI hands-on with video


The Motorola MOTOROI is definitely a stunner, but the looks are almost surpassed by just how amazing it feels, it glows with quality -- think Milestone, but somehow nicer. The display and UI on this Android 2.0 set are right on, with no lag to speak of -- in our really limited hanging-from-a-tether-being-jostled take on it -- while flipping about the OS. Sadly, like most other sets on display, the internet wasn't going anywhere for us to really take it for a spin. But, hey, the MOTOROI is apparently headed to the US in March, and we're without a doubt going to get a little more in-depth with this phone just as soon as we're able.

Acer Liquid e Android phone

The Acer Liquid e features latest Android 2.1 and powered by Qualcomm 8250 768 MHz Snapdragon processor, a 3.5” WVGA capacitive touchsceren, 1350 mAh Li-Po battery, 512 ROM and 256 RAM and 5MP autofocus camera. Check the full spec and feature list below. Pricing and release date is to be determined.



Acer Liquid e
Socialize in high definition

Acer is proud to present Liquid e, the new version of the already well known Liquid smartphone.

Acer Liquid e features the latest Android™ 2.1 Operating System (aka Éclair). Building on the processing and graphical capabilities of the Qualcomm™ Snapdragon™ and its high definition screen, Liquid e is the state-of-the-art for multimedia, web browsing, and social media integration. It should thrill both avid users of internet on-the-go and new users eager to experience the rich possibilities offered by this innovative device.

Acer neoTouch P300 & P400, beTouch E110 & E400 rock WinMo & Android

It’s not just the Liquid e that Acer are bringing out here at MWC 2010; the company also have a number of other new Windows Mobile and Android devices to choose from. The Acer neoTouch P300 and neoTouch P400 each run Windows Mobile 6.5.3, with the former having a 3.2-inch WQVGA touchscreen and slide-out QWERTY keyboard, while the Acer beTouch E110 and E400 run Android (1.5 Cupcake and 2.1 Eclair respectively) with the E110 having a 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen and the E400 having a 3.2-inch HVGA touchscreen.



Across the board there’s 3G and Bluetooth, while on the E110 lacks WiFi b/g. No vast processor speeds here, though; at most you’ll get 600MHz. All have a 3.2-megapixel camera together with GPS and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

Full specifications of all the smartphones in the gallery below, along with some extra images. Acer expect the neoTouch P300 and beTouch E110 to arrive in March 2010, with the beTouch E400 following on in April and the neoTouch P400 dropping in May 2010.

Samsung i8520 'Halo' Android 2.1 phone with 3.7-inch Super AMOLED and pico projector

While Samsung is desperate for us and the world to focus on its very first Bada device -- the Wave S8500 -- we found something a bit more interesting for Google fans. Tucked away in the depths of a spec sheet is Samsung's unannounced i8520 phone running Android 2.1. After quizzing a team of perplexed executives of increasing rank, a VP from Samsung's mobile division finally told us that it'll be revealed as the "Halo" tomorrow when the show floor opens. Looking at the spec sheet then, the i8520 Halo packs a 3.7-inch WVGA Super AMOLED display (bigger than the Wave's 3.3-incher), 8 megapixel autofocus camera with flash (VGA on the front), 720p / 30fps video encoding / decoding, DivX and Xvid playback support, Bluetooth 2.1, standard 3.5mm headphone jack, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, A-GPS, 16GB of internal storage and microSD expansion, stereo speakers, DLNA support, and -- get this -- a DLP pico projector integrated. The spec-sheet also lists a "Specialized Projector UI" as one of the features, suggesting it'll look a little different when you toss it up onto the big screen. This quad-band GSM / EDGE phone with tri-band UMTS 900 / 1900 / 2100 will ship in Q3 to Europe and Asia with a chance for a US version at some point later. We'll bring you more tomorrow just as soon as we get through all this paella.

Sony Ericsson Vivaz pro hands-on



It kinda got buried beneath the X10 mini and mini pro, but Sony Ericsson went ahead and threw us a Symbian-flavored bone this evening with the Vivaz pro. The phone's nearly a dead ringer for its non-pro doppelganger -- the original Vivaz -- but it adds a claimed 2 millimeters of thickness, which we found to be nearly imperceptible when you're holding it or gazing in its direction. We'll admit this is a better looking phone (along with the Vivaz) in person than we'd figured from the press shots, but we're still not sure we'd buy in -- the UI feels a little bit like a warmed-over S60 5th Edition, unlike the X10's thorough reworking of Android. If anything, this could very well be an N97 mini killer, especially considering the keyboard's decency -- just check out that centered spacebar! Enjoy a few more shots of the phone in Sony Ericsson's ridiculously under-lit venue (it's a nightclub, in case you couldn't tell) below.

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