Fujitsu's latest tablet for the business market is an Android-based device designed to complement the Windows 7 Stylistic Q550 it introduced last year. It offers corporate users a slimmer option with more consumer appeal but with corporate features added for security and management.

The Stylistic M532 has a 10.1in screen, but is thinner and lighter than Fujitsu's older model, at just 8.6mm thick and 560g in weight. In fact, these dimensions make it roughly comparable to Apple's iPad, although slightly thinner and lighter.

Fujitsu's tablet does not have a retina display, however, settling for a native resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, which is comparable to other Android tablets such as the Asus Transformer Pad.

The Stylistic M532 is based on a 1.4GHz version of Nvidia's Tegra 3 quad-core ARM processor, which has an integrated GeForce GPU, and seemed to have no trouble powering the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich platform in our brief time with the device.

In fact, the Stylistic M532 is a slick device that could easily sway those who might be otherwise tempted by an iPad.

There is only one configuration available at launch which consists of 1GB memory, 32GB Flash storage, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and a built-in 3G/HSPA modem with GPS.

The SIM card slot on the Stylistic M532 accepts standard sized SIMs rather than the micro-sized type, and next to it is a microSD slot for extra storage and Micro USB port for recharging and connecting to a computer.

Fujitsu also provides the Stylistic M532 with a HDMI output and a docking connector for use with a desktop cradle.

There is an 8-megapixel camera with autofocus and flash at the rear of the tablet, plus a forward-facing 2-megapixel for video conferencing.

While the Stylistic M532 is based on Android Ice Cream Sandwich, Fujitsu said it has deliberately not customised the platform with proprietary extensions such as a GUI overlay, so the tablet will be easy to upgrade when new Android updates are pushed out.

However, Fujitsu has pre-loaded a number of applications aimed at business users, including ThinkFree Mobile office suite, Norton Tablet Security, Nitrodesk TouchDown email client, plus Citrix Receiver and VMware View clients for accessing virtual desktop sessions.

With such features included as standard, the device could certainly find its way into many enterprises and, surprisingly, perhaps an Android tablet will be able to provide the first proper challenge to the iPad's dominance among senior executives.

The Stylistic M532 is set to be available in mid-June for £476, and we expect to have a full review available soon afterwards.

While Samsung has dominated the headlines with the launch of its Galaxy S3 device this week, V3 also managed to get its hands on the eagerly awaited Lumia 900 from Nokia set to be released in the UK later this month.

The firm will be hoping that the device can help turn its fortunes around, as it faces a tough financial future and sales of its first high-end device, the Lumia 800, have proved lacklustre, particularly in the UK.

One of the V3 team is an active user of the Lumia 800, though, and so with the 900 arriving in the office, it was the perfect opportunity to compare the two devices and give the 900 a once over.

The first thing you notice about the Lumia 900 is its size, both compared with the 800 and on the market as whole, with its 4.3in screen in the same category as the HTC One, the recently launched Galaxy S3 and dwarfing the 3.7in screen of the Lumina 800 (as shown below).

This helps make text input for emails, texts and web browsing easier than the Lumia 800, although as users of the world's millions upon millions of iPhone users know, smaller screens don't make it that much harder to input text either.

While it certainly feels sizeable in the hand, it weighs just 160g, only 18g more than the 800 despite the huge difference in size.

Anyone upgrading from the Lumia 800 or a similar sized device, such as the iPhone, will take some time to get used to the larger size, but in time is likely to enjoy the increased display area for web browsing, gaming and photos.

Another notable difference to the 800 is the inclusion of a front-facing camera with a 1.3-megapixel lens - a feature not available on the 800 - allowing full use of the recently launched Skype app to make video calls with contacts on other devices.

For taking pictures, the phone has the same 8-megapixel camera as the Lumia 800, which is more than adequate for taking high-quality images under various conditions.

The 900 also comes pre-loaded with the Tango version of the Windows Phone operating system, which offers a number of tweaks designed to improve the speed performance of the system, although the Lumia 800 is hardly slow either.

Beyond this, though, there is little notably different about the device, boasting exactly the same design of button placement and volume controls as the 800, just expanded over the larger size unit.

This isn't a bad thing, though, as the Lumia design is nice to look at, sits comfortably in the hand, and is certainly no worse than any Android device, which are all fairly identikit in their design, and offers a nice alternative to the iPhone's style.

The issue for Nokia is not the hardware, really, it never has been, it's convincing the average member of the public to put aside their lust for iPhones or Android devices, and getting them to realise the Windows Phone software is worth the plunge.

To do this, it's going to take some serious marketing spend, combined with word of mouth from the small pool of Lumia users convincing their friends of the benefits of the system's live tile functionality, to show there is another way from the iOS and Android two-horse race disappearing into the distance.

Check back next week for a full review of the Lumia 900 on V3.

V3 managed to get some hands-on time with its new Galaxy S3 smartphone packing Android Ice Cream Sandwich and we're pleased to say the quad-core handset is a worthy opponent to Apple's iPhone 4S.

Size and Design
The Samsung Galaxy S3 follows the trend set by the company's previous Note and Nexus smartphones, packing a hefty 4.8in 1280x720 HD Super Amoled display.

During our time with the device we were suitably impressed, with the screen's display remaining crisp and legible even after we turned down the brightness in low light conditions.

Additionally, despite boasting such a large screen, we found that the device was surprisingly comfortable in hand. This is in part thanks to the fact that the device is incredibly thin measuring in at 137x71x8.6mm.

Another nice touch we noticed is that Samsung has chosen to use a physical home button - something we're happy about considering how unresponsive some Samsung devices capacitive buttons can be.

One thing we were less impressed with, though, was the fact that, like the Galaxy Nexus and S2, the S3 is made of plastic as opposed to metal.

While this means the device is super light, weighing in at just 133g, it doesn't feel all that expensive or robust.

Processor
The Galaxy S3 packs a powerful 1.4GHz quad-core processor backed up by 1GB RAM. While we didn't get a chance to fully put the device through its paces the S3 felt quick and responsive, dealing with multi-touch commands and managing to open multiple web pages with ease.

In general, even on a public Wi-Fi network overloaded with users trying to get their laptops, smartphones and tablets connected, the S3 managed to load webpages in a matter of seconds and easily stream HD videos.

Operating system

The Galaxy S3 runs using Google's latest Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. However, unlike its former flagship, the Galaxy Nexus, the S3 also adds Samsung's own TouchWiz user interface.

TouchWiz adds a host of Samsung's own features and changes the composition of the operating systems interface. While some people are fond of Samsung's changes, we're a little disappointed that Samsung didn't tone it down a bit, with the UI feeling a little cluttered.

Camera and battery

The S3's battery and cameras aim to improve on the S2 and Nexus' legacy, with Samsung significantly upgrading the device's components.

On the back the S3 boasts an 8-megapixel camera that Samsung claims will shoot with no lag. Even more impressive is the unit's upgraded 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera, which can even record HD video.

The S3's battery also promises to be fairly impressive, with the device packing 2,100mAh battery that Samsung claims will last around two days off one charge. We'll put this to the test in a full review in due course.

New features
Samsung has added several new services to the S3, most of which are designed to make the most of its Near Field Communication (NFC) and voice and face detection features.

The S3 is reportedly "smart enough" to detect and recognise when you're using the phone to read or browse the internet, keeping the screen active as long as you look at it.

Additionally the device's "S Voice" promises to add a host of new voice control commands to Ice Cream Sandwich's core offering.

One feature we particularly like the look of is the S3's "Direct Call" service. The service means that if you're in the middle of texting a contact but decide it would be quicker and easier to call them, all you have to do is move the phone to your ear and it will automatically call the contact you were messaging.

In terms of sharing, one item we really are interested in is the S3's "S Beam" service. S Beam builds on the basic Android Beam technology, letting users share everything from contacts, to movies and audio files using NFC.

Though we didn't get a chance to fully try it, Samsung claims the S3 can send 1GB movies in three minutes and 10MB music files in two seconds using S Beam.

Set for release on 30 May and currently set to be sold sim-free for around £500, we're looking forward to getting a more thorough look at Samsung's latest flagship.

V3 also produced a video hands-on of the device in action and be sure to check back with V3 later in the month for a full review.

BARCELONA: LG was the first to announce a device running the Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor and the handset has been on show at Mobile World Congress (MWC).

The 4X HD boasts a 4.7in display with a resolution of 1280x720. Picture quality has always been a strength of LG devices and the 4X continues this trend by delivering a crisp, clear and bright picture.

Design-wise, the Optimus 4X HD is simplistic, with the screen taking up most of the front. The razor thin bezel is jet black, and the back comes with a mock leather coating to help make the handset comfortable to hold. There are three capacitive touch buttons retained underneath the display, which are barely distinguishable.

Despite Google scrapping these buttons in favour of on screen context sensitive keys, many manufacturers including LG have decided to keep them on.

In terms of specifications, the 4X shares a lot of characteristics with the HTC One X, which was also launched at MWC. Both devices have a 4.7in display with a 1280x720 resolution, are powered by the Nvidia Tegra 3 quad-core processor and have 1GB of RAM.

Unsurprisingly, we found there to be little difference in performance between the two devices. Both are super smooth when it comes to app transitions, loading up web pages and gaming, but only a full scale head-to-head will reveal which one is thb.

Handily, LG was running a developer tool on the devices to show exactly how the quad-core processor works. These were in the form of little percentage bars in the top left hand corner of the screen.

When carrying out low intensity tasks such as the swiping through home screens, only the companion core is used. The full quad-cores kick in when resource hungry apps such as games or videos are initiated. This is likely to be a very useful tool for developers.

LG ships the device with Android Ice Cream Sandwich and a minor overlay that aims to give the handset a little bit of differentiation, without being too overbearing.

The 4X also features 16GB of internal memory and an 8-megapixel camera with a Backside Illumination sensor (BSI), so taking pictures on the move shouldn't be a problem. An 2,150mAh battery is included in an attempt to keep the display and the quad-core processor running all day long.

There's been no official word yet on pricing, but the device is expected to launch soon and given the specs it could be around a similar price to high-end Samsung devices.

Google has released a beta version its highly acclaimed Chrome desktop browser for the Android platform and V3 has been putting it through its paces.

The browser is available to download for devices running the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich platform and aims to provide improved browsing speeds and synchronisation between devices.

V3 has been using the Chrome for Android Beta on the Asus Transformer Prime and the app is impressive in terms of speed and design, but does have some flaws.

The interface closely resembles the desktop version of Chrome, which has always been excellent in terms of speed and a clear and simple look. Tabbed browsing has already been introduced in the standard Android Webkit browser, so it is no surprise to see it included in Chrome.

The mobile browser allows users to open an unlimited number of tabs and they stack up nicely so that you can see exactly how many you have open.

There are some nice touches including the ability to zoom in on links, making them easier to hit on smartphones. When you sync your Google account, the browser will also open up pages that you have been viewing on another machine.

However, users expecting all desktop features on mobile devices will be disappointed. There is no Adobe Flash support available in this version and it will not make it to final release.

Adobe has confirmed that Chrome for Android will not support Flash as the firm has stopped developing the technology for mobile operating systems and is focussing on the HTML5 standard.

As mentioned, the Chrome app only supports the latest devices running Android Ice Cream Sandwich. This means it is limited to people with the latest kit, such as the Asus Transformer Prime tablet and the Samsung Galaxy Nexus smartphone. However, devices that have been rooted and have ICS installed onto them may also be able to get the app.

Considering that lack of Flash support, users are still going to be relying on Firefox and the stock Webkit browser to view video content.

Being a beta version, there are still bugs on Chrome for Android and we did experience crashes and needed to reload tab that were already open. These bugs will no doubt be corrected in further releases.

From what we've seen so far, it looks like Google has built Chrome for Android for the future. As the HTML5 standard comes into more frequent use, it is likely to be one of most used browsers on mobile devices.

We would recommend that Ice Cream Sandwich users download the app, but users with other Android handsets shouldn't feel too hard done by at present.

A student from Middlesex University has made a prototype Android 4.0 smartphone using bamboo and is set to bring it to market in the UK later this year.

Kieron-Scott Woodhouse designed the 'ADzero' handset in his spare time and used specially treated four-year-old organic bamboo for the casing.

The 23-year-old got financial backing from a technology entrepreneur after posting his concepts online. The handset was originally designed for the Chinese market, but will now be released in the UK after being shown off at design show in London last year.

"Bamboo may seem like a strange material to use for a phone, but it's actually extremely strong and very durable, perfect qualities for this kind of application," Woodhouse noted.

"The whole experience so far has been incredible and completely unexpected. I can't wait to see my mobile phone in shops this year."

Full specifications have yet to be released, but the prototype is running Ice Cream Sandwich and has an innovative flash system that runs along the outside of the camera.

Woodhouse confirmed that the final device will have a larger screen than the iPhone 4S and is expected to weigh around half the weight of the Apple device, which is 140g.

Pricing is yet to be confirmed, but the handset is set to be made available at independent retailers and boutiques later this year.

V3 will post a full review when it is released.

LAS VEGAS: The Transformer Prime is set to drop in the UK on 12 January and will be packing Nvidia's quad-core 1.3GHz Tegra 3 processor.

The sequel to the critically acclaimed Asus Eee Pad Transformer, the Prime has all the making of being another excellent hybrid tablet.

Asus has stuck with the 10.1in screen size, but has upgraded the display to so it is now has Super IPS+ technology. The display is crisp and colours are vibrant even in low light settings. The device has an outdoor setting that aims to make it easier to view content outdoors, and we look forward to testing this.

In terms of design, the Prime is stunning. The 8.3mm chassis is wafer thin and the tablet feels much lighter than the 586g. Asus seems to have hit the jackpot with weight distribution as we found it very easy to hold the device in one hand.

Nvidia has been bigging up its quad-core Tegra 3 processor, so expectations about the performance of the device were high. The chip designer wasn't over-egging its claims as the Prime is one of the fastest and smoothest devices we have handled.

Transition between applications is instantaneously and the device is able to playback HD video effortlessly. The Tegra 3 processor is also going to improve battery life, with the firm claiming 12 hours for the tablet, and 18 hours when it is docked.

Asus has included most of the major ports that you would expect in laptop. The tablet chassis includes HDMI output and a micro SD card slot. The dock features a USB 2.0 port and SD card reader.

The only real disappointing feature was the dock - as we found that the trackpad to be a big flimsy and the letters on the keyboard didn't have as much flex as we would like. On the plus side we do love the way the tablet clips into the dock and it can be carried as a netbook.

With Asus confirming that the 7in Nvidia Tegra 3 tablet will not be made available in the UK, the 10in hybrid could prove to be a popular alternative. The Prime is set to launch in the UK on the 12 January priced at around £400. V3 will post a video demo and full review soon.

LAS VEGAS: Sony aims to get back on track in the mobile market with the launch of the Xperia S handset, a high-end device running the Android Gingerbread OS.

Sony has chosen a simple design, with the only distinguishing feature being a transparent stripe that runs along the bottom of the device. Three touch-sensitive buttons sit directly above this LED illuminated strip and, although it looks nice, we had to resist the urge to keep prodding it.

The standout feature on the handset is the 4.3in HD screen that boasts a 1280x720 resolution. It looks impressive and when we flicked through pictures and watched a HD video, the colour reproduction and playback were excellent.

The device is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8260 processor, with 1GB of RAM. We found responsiveness to be smooth, but the overlay that Sony has used could bring some lag with it during everyday use.

Other key features include a 12-megapixel, auto-focus camera with an Exmor sensor and 1080p video recording capabilities. Users are also able to take pictures directly from standby mode with a long press of the camera button.

The handset packs a 1,750mAh battery, but it remains to be seen if this is enough to provide reasonable uptime. Connectivity comes in the form of aGPS, Bluetooth and WiFi. The device is also NFC-enabled, which will come into its own when the infrastructure is in place.

We were disappointed that the device will ship with Android Gingerbread, but Sony confirmed that an update to Ice Cream Sandwich is expected in the first quarter.

It remains to be seen whether the device will carry the Sony branding or will be shipped with the Sony Ericsson moniker. The name change is subject to legal paperwork and it is likely that it will carry the current branding. There is no word yet on pricing either, but it is expected to be the same price as other high-end Android handsets.