People are discovering the various uses of Smartphones. Most believe that smartphones are commonly used in making phone calls. Others have discovered the incredible GPS features for gaining directions which proves useful when driving into unchartered territory. Android phones are equipped with inbuilt Google Navigation and Google Maps. There are numerous applications to use while traveling the open-road and you can always make a phone call at any time. Android devices prove much more than a simple phone. Google includes utilities with the Android OS that lets you have all the features needed while driving, in one-convenient location. One redoubtable tip is to invest into a windshield mount bracket to hold your phone. These brackets prove durable in holding your phone while providing you what you need at your fingertips. How to use the Car Home software Locate the program in the listing of apps. Open the application and you will see the main screen titled “Car Home” screen. From this screen, you will examinedifferent things you can access from the main screen ranging from making phone calls to navigating.

The features will differ depending on the OS version and device you are using.  The main options provide Navigating tools that give you directions to anywhere you want to go, including voice directions, which make it easier to drive. You will also see a Phone icon that enables quick phone calls.  The Voice Search feature is a handy-tool that aids in searching the web, calling someone or finding a location. The Contacts icon provides quick, short-cuts to your contacts.

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It is reported that there are several handsets that are heading to United States with Sprint as the carrier; one of the confirmed handsets is Motorola Admiral. This smartphone comes with 3.1-inch full VGA Display, candy bar QWERTY droid, and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

Powered with Qualcomm MSM 8655, Qualcomm 1.2GHz Chipset, Sprint Motorola Admiral is also equipped with 4GB of internal memory and 32 GB MicroSD Card Slot as external memory. Other features are including 5MP camera with flash, GPS Navigation, and connectivity devices as Wi-Fi. This smartphone release also has something to do with Direct Connect service, which is looking to replace the current push-to-talk.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray has finally available in India. Priced at Rs. 18,995, you can order it via online retailer Letsbuy with delivery time around 2-4 working days. The Xperia Ray is powered by a 1 GHz processor with 512 MB of RAM and runs Android 2.3.4 OS.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray features include 3.3-inch touchscreen with an 854×480 resolution, 8 MP autofocus camera with LED flash and 720p HD video recording, 1 GB of ROM, 300 MB of user accessible built-in storage, microSD card support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, HSPA, GPS, and a 1,500 mAh battery.

This is a great news for Telus customers, the canadian carrier offers great deals to get an iPhone 4 for as low as $99.99 and five Androids smartphones for free until September 7. The iPhone 4 offered with a new three-year contract, and the five Android smartphones (white Google Nexus S, INQ Cloud Touch, HTC Status, Motorola Defy and LG Optimus Black Skype edition) also offered with three years contract. Go get them before its to late from Telusmobility.