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Reuters and AllThingsD page has confirmed that an Apple event took place on 12/9 and more likely to appear 6th generation iPhone.
Rumors of Apple held an event on 12/9 to introduce a new product pages for iMore and iLounge published yesterday (30/7). Information became more reliable as today (31/7) and AllThingsD Reuters quoted sources close to revealing the Apple event on 12/9.
In this event, it is likely Apple will release the new generation iPhone, new iPod touch, iPod Nano and even upgrade a version iPad Mini.
iPhone 6th generation device is expected out of all. Apple's smartphone this is to use size 4 inch screen, new smaller connector and headphone jack, turn down the bottom edge.
Tablet of Samsung, codenamed P10 will be equipped with screen resolution 2560 x 1600 pixels, pixel density up to 256 ppi.
Among the court documents in the lawsuit between Samsung and Apple have been sent to California today, we suddenly discovered a tablet product code-named P10. This product is equipped with LTE connectivity, 11.8 inch screen resolution 2560 x 1600 pixel (WQXGA), 16:10.
This is a totally unexpected by Samsung is now the LCD manufacturer and the world's largest AMOLED. The fact that they launched a product Retina screen resolution is considered to be within reach.
Before that, there have been many rumors about Samsung releasing a 11 inch model Galaxy Tab at MWC conference. However, it seems that Samsung plans were postponed for several months.
Currently, all doubts were put into 15/8 to, the time Samsung held a "big event". Samsung has two other products hit the tablet Galaxy Note 10 and smartphone Galaxy Note hybrid phone second generation will likely be officially unveiled at the event said.
Users will have the opportunity to experience the tablet "blockbuster" of Microsoft on 26/10 to.
In a recent report, Microsoft said: "This version of the operating system next Microsoft, Windows 8, will debut on 26/10. That was when we sold the Surface, tablet by Microsoft to design and manufacture ".
That's not a big surprise, because as a launch platform, people need to experience it on a real device. While remaining versions (Windows 8, Windows 8 Pro, Windows 8 Enterprise) will soon be integrated on the PC, the feature on a Windows 8 RT platform for ARM devices will not be confirmed if Microsoft does not sell out the Surface.
Microsoft Surface is a nice design, made of solid metal frame, casing with a magnesium alloy, ClearType screen Full HD resolution 1920 x 1080 pixels. RT Windows Version 8 is equipped with the Nvidia chip, weighs 670 grams and 9.3 mm thin, while the Windows version 8 Pro Intel Core i5 owned third generation, weighs 900 grams and slim 13, 5 mm. The price of this pair is still confidential.
Smartphone iPhone the next generation of Apple has become the focal recently, after a bit of information about the design, specifications, something that the fans care at this is the launch of the product.
According to a reliable source on iMore revealed that the next generation iPhone (we usually called the Apple iPhone 5 but then everything is possible) will be announced on September 12 next.
iMore also confirmed, iPad Mini, iPod Touch and iPod Nano will be launched at the event. 5 iPhone which will be available in stores right 9 days after launch, September 21.
Smartphone iPhone 5 will come with a touch screen size 4 inch, 16:09 ratio with a resolution of 640 x 1136 pixels. Meanwhile, iPad Mini seems to have similar designs like the iPad 9.7-inch version, but will shrink in size only 7.85 inch. Although the resolution has not been disclosed, but experts say it will remain at 768 × 1024 pixels. Retina screen will also be integrated on the Apple iPad Mini, this means that to have a larger capacity battery, while the "Apple" also wants his device will be smaller and cheaper than you its sister.
Also, probably some new devices like the iPad Mini, and Iphone 5 will support dock connected small 19 inch, and use of nano-SIM.
- Nokia will launch two "blockbuster" new Lumia 910, 920 at the "World Event" on 15/8 to. Two phone works on Windows Phone 8.
Rumors said that the mobile phone manufacturing Finland - Nokia plans to demonstrate two Windows Phone 8 for the first time in "World Event". Windows Phone 8 supports a range of new features, specifically support multiple CPU cores and the new versions can change the size of tile, applications and widgets.
Early last month, Microsoft has officially announced the new Windows Phone operating system, version 8. It was upgraded a slew of new features in Windows Phone 8, but the manufacturers, especially Nokia again less fun.
Since its first smartphone - Lumia 900 debuted a few months can not upgrade the operating system. However, it seems Nokia will continue to pursue this platform as much information that they will release Lumia Lumia 910 and 920 run on new platforms.
The time now Windows Phone 8 ranked 4th in the market behind Android, iOS and BlackBerry. Here are the salient features of Windows Phone 8:
- Support multi-core processors
- Bigger screen, more features: Windows Mobile 8 supports two screen resolution - 1280x768 and 1280x720 in order to best support the new smartphone is equipped with 720p high-definition screen.
- Store more flexible: Windows Phone 8 removable MicroSD card support so that users can increase the storage capacity of pictures, songs ...
- NFC Connection Sharing: In Windows Phone 8, NFC support to share photos, Office documents and contact information easier.
- BrowserIE 10: New version of Windows Mobile will have the same structure as web browsers for Windows 8 PC and tablets. Microsoft confirmed that IE 10 works faster and more secure with the anti-phishing features such as SmartScreen filter to block malicious websites and block malicious code.
Apple said the next version of the operating system for mobile IOS 6 will release this fall, but has not said anything about "blockbuster" iPhone 5. However, many new features have been rumors about this device.
Improve Security
The final agreement is not complete, but Apple has just announced it will buy network security provider and mobile AuthenTec. This acquisition could help strengthen the security for Apple iPhone, such as content security and fingerprint recognition - a feature that security company AuthenTec has sold to a manufacturer of computer and recent agreed to give Apple's smartphone competitors are Samsung.
According to PCWorld, before the takeover plan was announced, Samsung has registered clients using the service AuthenTec's QuickSec on their Galaxy devices. If Apple completed the acquisition AuthenTec, for $ 356 million, then Samsung will have to switch to a different VPN vendors for the products for their businesses.
NFC
The new version of the operating system was equipped with feature IOS 6 called Passbook. This feature will initially be used to store coupons, customer ID card, travel tickets ... But some observers believe that technology, new features will be built for next-generation iPhone to payment for programs based on proprietary technology NFC (near range of communication) built on the Passbook.
AuthenTec's technology can help Apple security any features NFC has been done on the new iPhone. That will make the device more attractive for IT managers at large companies, many of them are looking for alternatives on the RIM BlackBerry devices - the company is facing the future blind MIT even though the BlackBerry device beloved capital in the enterprise.
19 pins connector
Newspaper Reuters recently announced that the next generation iPhone will use 19 pin connector instead of port 30 pins used on all IOS devices today. Smaller connector will create a larger space for the headphone jack at the bottom of the phone. This paper is similar to that newspaper story iMore mentioned earlier in the year, while saying that Apple is a small research base for future devices.
If Apple replace the 30 foot base, this is not very good signal to the accessory manufacturers and consumers, because these companies will create new speakers, chargers and accessories is not only compatible with new products but also to support the current iPhone model years. As for users, if they now own the iPhone accessories they need an adapter to be compatible with Apple's new device uses 19 pin connector.
Thinner screens and larger
The images of the iPhone 5 recently appeared on photo-sharing site Photobucket has shown, the screen of the iPhone 5 is greater than the current iPhone 4S. Images also shows the front camera is placed in the center of the device, just above the headset.
In May, 9to5Mac has posted the same image, also shows that the longer the screen frame. At that time, the Wall Street Journal also quotes from unnamed sources close to that, the new generation iPhone will have a 4 inch screen size.
In another article in this month, the anonymous source said that the iPhone 5 will use new technology to screen much thinner than the iPhone's current screen. They said, companies like Sharp, LG Display and Japan is producing a series of screen panels for next-generation iPhone to use in-cell technology, integrated into the touch sensor in the display LCD. As a result, will not need to create a separate layer for touchscreen. The elimination of this class is going down not only make the display thinner, but also increases the image quality.
Support 4G (LTE)
Most analysts believe that the new iPhone will use Qualcomm chip, allowing the phone to connect to GSM networks (3G and 4G LTE).
In fact, a large number of users are planning to buy or upgrade to the iPhone 4G first. Many of them said that LTE wireless technology is the main reason to choose to buy the new generation iPhone.
Chip quad core
Product will be equipped with quad-core processor called A6 is not inferior to the quad-core products arose this year. In addition, the iPhone 5 is equipped with 1GB RAM memory, stored in memory expandable up more, maybe 64 GB or 128 GB. Also, the rumor also said that the new generation iPhone is equipped with 3D screens and absolutely waterproof.
There’s some confusion out there in the Android world. Google Now is not Android’s “Siri killer”, that’s Voice Search (which you can get to and use from within Google Now). Google Now is much, much more than an application that listens to queries and spits out answers. I’m not even sure we can call Google Now a virtual assistant either. Google Now is about automating your life and in return, making your life easier. Google Now does that by providing a vast amount of information, pertinent to you, at your fingertips. There’s just one catch though. Those of your that often go full tin foil hat mode really won’t be able to fully enjoy Google Now to its’ full potential. So take off your head gear and let’s get started.
[Google Now] tells you today’s weather before you start your day, how much traffic to expect before you leave for work, when the next train will arrive as you’re standing on the platform, or your favorite team’s score while they’re playing. And the best part? All of this happens automatically. Cards appear throughout the day at the moment you need them.
How to setup Google Now
To get started, you’ll first need to launch Google Now from either your lock screen by swiping up towards the ‘Google’ icon or by swiping up from any of your soft keys. You can press in and swipe up from the back arrow, home key, and recents key.
If you haven’t launched Google Now until…now… you’ll need to tap through the welcome screen setup.
Now go ahead and scroll down the to very bottom and tap the 3 dots (menu button) in the bottom right corner. This will launch the Google Now / Voice Search settings. Tap Google Now to customize your Google Now cards.
You can also view Sample Cards and configure them from the Google Now home screen. Scroll all the way down to the bottom and tap “Show sample cards”.
Most of you will probably need to leave these settings set to default until you get a better feel for Google Now and what information you wish to have at your fingertips, without having to dig through your phone. Now that you have your cards setup, you need to populate them with some data. You can do that by using Voice Search. You can tap the microphone icon and search for your favorite sports team, weather, restaurant, flight numbers, or anything related to the sample cards provided for you.
For example: “What’s the weather today?” “Do the Yankee’s play today?” “I’m hungry for Chinese food”. You get the idea.
Now you privacy folks you’ll need to remove your tin foil hats for the next part. As I said earlier, to fully get the most of of Google Now, you’ll need to setup a few more tasks revolving around your location.
For your location settings, first head back into the Google Now settings and tap Privacy accounts. By default, all of these settings should be enabled.
Next, tap Manage location settings. This will take you into Maps settings. For best results, you’ll want location history enabled.
Next, so that Google Now can identify your home and work address correctly (instead of your favorite place to hangout) launch Maps. Now select Location history. From here you’ll have the option to configure your home and work locations. (Yes, I work more than 21 hours a week on average. My building at work doesn’t provide the greatest GPS window.)
Now you have Google Now setup and ready to show you some cards. You should start seeing cards immediately for weather, distance to work / home, and possibly other locations. If you’re near a bus station you may see that data populate right away as well. As mentioned earlier, you’ll want to start using Voice Search and searching for other card related items to let Google Now know you’re interested. After you start putting information into Google Now, you’ll start to see cards show up in your notifications. Just tap on them to view them or at anytime you can swipe up from your soft keys or home screen.
Tips and Tricks
Once you close or swipe away a card in Google Now or from your notifications, it isn’t gone, don’t worry. It will come back the next time data for that card changes. For example: if you swipe away your weather, it won’t come back until your location changes or your weather information changes.
You can force cards to reappear by tapping the menu icon at the bottom of Google Now and tapping the refresh button. If you’re still having problems, you can always go into Google Now settings, flip the toggle switch off, reboot, and then re-enable Google Now. You shouldn’t have to do this though.
Add locations to your Calendar events. Google Now will then give you a notification when you need to leave to arrive on time.
If you’ve used Latitude to Check-in to many businesses in your area, you may start to see those show up in Google Now. If you just swipe those away, they’ll keep coming back. When these cards are shown, you have the option to no longer track those places by tapping the settings.
Enabling Web History drastically improves the functionality of Google Now. You can control these settings at www.google.com/dashboard.
Lastly, the more you use Google Now, the better it becomes. Enjoy!
Samsung and HTC are two manufacturers announced it will soon upgrade the machine model Galaxy, One series to the latest version of Android
After Google released Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the phone company also began plans to upgrade its equipment to Android 4.1. Taiwanese manufacturer, HTC, is the first name announced it would upgrade the model One X, One S to Jelly Bean, but not given specific schedule.
Meanwhile, Samsung unveiled a plan it will go away the model Galaxy S III, S II and Galaxy Note its right in August or September to with Android 4.1. In the opposite direction, Sony, LG, Motorola and Asus have not released any information about plans to upgrade the operating system for your Android device. And now, only users of the product line Galaxy Nexus and Nexus S is used Android 4.1.
The following model has been and will be upgraded to Android 4.1 next time:
Galaxy Nexus
As a "pet" Google should of course be in favor of Galaxy Nexus on Android 4.1 update soon. Model property to configure dual-core processor at 1.2GHz, the screen comes HD 4.65 and camera5-megapixel supports video recording Full HD. Current price of the Galaxy Nexus on the market fell to around 349,00 US$.
Nexus S
The predecessor of the Galaxy Nexus, Nexus S, the model also received many favors from Google as soon bring people to experience Android Jelly Bean. Appearing on the market nearly two years, Nexus S only owns a single-processor 1GHz, Super AMOLED screen with 4 inch size, camera 5 "dots".
Galaxy S III Android Smartphone highest levels of the company Samsung will soon be updates for upgrading from the current Android 4.0 to version 4.1. With 4 cores Exynos processor, HD screen Super AMOLED technology with 4.8-inch size and a range of exclusive features from Samsung helps S III caused more impressive in recent years.
Galaxy Note
Galaxy Note is the smartphone Android hasbigest screen today, is a miniature tablet while also adds support for S-Pen pen. Note owns 2 core processors with impressive performance and better Galaxy Nexusshould be able to work with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean will definitely not a problem.
Galaxy S II
Galaxy S II has a smaller screen Note, property performance and featuresnot worse than when equipped with dual-core processors and high performance. Samsung's 4.3-inch model is currently used version of Android Ice Cream Sandwich with Touch Wiz interface. Most likely the Galaxy S II along with the Note will be updated to Android 4.1 as S III.
HTC One X
Model of HTC are considered formidable opponents of the Galaxy S III owning three Nvidia Tegra processor quad core, 4.7 inch HD screen, designmonolithic with 8-megapixel camera featuring high-quality imaging .
HTC One XL (One X dual core)
The difference of One XL and One X is configured with dual-core processor quad-core Qualcomm S4 replaces Nvidia Tegra 3. Because of the Qualcomm processor only supports 4G LTE network, while the Nvidia is not.
HTC One S
One S is not inferior to One X. One S using Android 4.0 with Sense UI interface, camera4, 8 Megapixel with ImageSense technology, sound Beats Audio, Jelly Bean updated the next time, however One S model is a dual-core configuration, the display Figure 4.3 inch nHD and design standards from the metal monolith.
I hate to say it but Apple iPad is surely the top selling tablet around since the dawn of tablets. However, the recent launch of Google’s Nexus 7 tablet has changed the scenario to a certain extent. Nexus 7 has sports high-end specs at a very reasonable price making it a high-end budget device. It certainly has an edge over the iPad both in terms of specs and price. Below are the top 6 reasons why Nexus 7 is a much better choice than an iPad.
1 – Form Factor
Nexus 7 sports a 7-inch display making it ideal for one-hand use and more people tend to carry a 7-inch tablet with them opposed to a 10-inch tablet (iPad). The weight of the tablet also plays an important role as people want the tablet to be as light as it can be and Nexus 7 weighs almost half the weight of the iPad. Although, it’s a choice of preference if you like smaller or larger displays but according to certain reports 7-inch tablets are perfect for daily usage as browsing, movies, gaming, etc
2 – No Restrictions
Android is an open source OS and allows developers to tweak it as much s they like to suit their needs. When it comes to app restrictions Android doesn’t really restrict any apps that you can’t use on your device on the contrary Apple has always been a pain in the a** by having banned certain apps in the past like apps related to WikiLeaks. Apple has also banned countries from downloading certain apps like Chinese can’t download apps that mention their spiritual leader, Dalai Lama. Android is open and you can download anything (given that it is available in your country0 from Google Play or you can literally download anything from the web and install it on your android device (in this case Nexus 7).
3 – Openly Customizable
Nexus 7’s Jelly Bean OS is fully customizable just like the earlier versions of Android. You can customize it completely to suit your needs and tweak it to your likeness. However, Apple’s iOS is very limited when it comes to tweaks and customization. So, Android as always has an upper-hand over iOS when it comes to customization.
4 – Better Pre-Installed Apps
Nexus 7 comes with best built-in apps like Google Now, Chrome, Gmail and other Google apps.So it is much convenient for users as most of the people are regular users of Google’s services. iPad comes with built-in apps that only cater to existing Apple users totally neglecting the newcomers who have no idea about those services and apps.
5 – Powerful CPU and Smoother Experience
Nexus 7 sports a Tegra 3 quad core processor that beats the processing power of the iPad. Also, Jelly Bean is buttery smooth and faster than any of the previous alterations of Android. Jelly Bean combined with Tegra 3 delivers a smooth experience and faster multitasking than any other tablet out there.
6 – Price
Who doesn’t love saving money? Well, I definitely do and choosing Nexus 7 over the iPad saves you a hefty amount of $300. The cheapest iPad will cost you nearly $499 while the Nexus 7 comes with a price tag of $199 so that’s a huge difference of $300. People in today’s world tend to choose tablets that deliver the best user experience in a budget.
These are some of the reasons that give the Nexus 7 an edge over the iPad. So, next time you’re out there buying a new tablet for yourself make sure to keep these points in mind before making a final decision.
Research In Motion (RIM) recently released an update to their developer alpha devices for BlackBerry 10 OS. One of the biggest features in the new build of BlackBerry 10 was the voice command feature with an operator whose voice sounds very similar to Apple’s Siri.
The new voice command feature is accessed by pressing the voice command button set between the two volume buttons in the developer alpha devices. It is still an early beta build so the voice command has limited functionality, but N4BB demonstrates that it has a universal search function, apart from calling and sending text messages. It may not yet be ready for prime time use, but it sounds very similar to Siri from Apple’s iPhone.
The voice command technology is speculated to be powered by Nuance, the same company that Apple acquired Siri from.
According to earlier reports, RIM had confirmed that BlackBerry 10 will include a video chat feature through RIM's popular BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) service. This didn’t come as a surprise, considering that the BlackBerry PlayBook also has a Video Chat feature and the Dev Alpha devices being handed out to developers had front facing cameras. This was the first time RIM confirmed that there would be Video Chat available on BBM.
The upcoming BlackBerry 10 is highly anticipated. RIM recently released its developer tools for BlackBerry 10. Building a strong library of applications for the new BlackBerry platform is crucial to its success as its existing library of apps is far smaller than rival offerings from Apple and Google. Many of its available apps are incompatible with the upcoming BlackBerry 10. RIM is struggling to reverse years of slowing sales, delayed and disappointing product launches, and an embarrassing global outage of its prized network.
The updates to the developer tools help apps interact with each other, and make use of the BlackBerry network to push notifications to devices. RIM also opened App World in May to enable developers using a test device to share their work among themselves.
Last month, RIM reported an operating loss deeper than expected. The company said that it was reducing almost 10 percent of its workforce as it had delayed the BlackBerry 10 launch to the first quarter of 2013. The first devices to run BlackBerry 10 were originally expected to release early this year.
iPhone 5 or Apple iPad Mini, or smartphone Galaxy Note Amazon's Kindle ... product will be worth the wait in the future.
New iPhone
iPhone always create a special attraction for believers technology. Before the time of the launch of Apple smatphone, people are eagerly waiting to see the shape of how this product, owns the "magic" nothing. The iPhone6th generation will probably be owned entirely new design, more than 4 inches wide screen, using in-cell technology allows trim the thickness of the product.
According to some reports (unconfirmed) new iPhone will launch in September or October, equipped A6with quad-core chips, support 4G LTE connectivity as well as property improvements camera than the older generation.
Nokia Lumia 1101
No one knows the shape of this product was, but every time Nokia prepares to launch a new product, users are putting a lot of expectations. In addition, the Lumia though not achieve sales expectations of Nokia but still create a strong impression with the user through the design and monolithic designs certainly different.
Additionally, users are eagerly waiting to see, Windows Phone 8 will bring the exciting experience like. A series of improvements have been introduced as Microsoft supports multi-chip, memory card slot to expand storage capacity and much better resolution screen.
Nokia has hinted that it will release a "special" on 7/9 to and it may be time, Nokia Lumia 1101 user sends greetings to the world.
Kindle Phone và Kindle Fire 2
In the context of the smartphone producer, the manufacturer of tablets, Amazon also can not ignore. They officially step into the tablet market with the Kindle Fire with cheap rate "startling" $ 200. Therefore, we believe that 2012 will be the time Amazon to the second step, conquer the smartphone market.
Many rumors were out and it looks like, this product will also be not less than 4 inch screen (probably 4.5 inches), built an Android operating system was only able to customize access go to store digital content like Amazon did with its Kindle Fire.
Meanwhile, with the Google launched the Nexus 7 with the same price, the Fire of the Amazon Kindle has become obsolete. Therefore, it is believed that the company will soon launch the 2nd generation Kindle Fire, equipped with more high-definition screen, slim design and quick release in the third quarter this year.
Apple iPad mini
From time iPad 2 launches, rumors of a iPad miniedition appeared. After more than a year, we still do not see the shadow of this product, but experts believe that the iPad miniappears only a matter of time.
The launch iPad miniis essential to Apple, by 7 inch tablet is increasingly shows its advantages compared to other larger devices. In addition, with a mass of tablet product configuration good, cheap continuous release, Apple also needs to have an equivalent product to ensure its dominance.
Some sources claim that Apple is rushing to produce iPad miniexpected sell about 6 million units in 2012 to this day.
Surface phone
Microsoft has confirmed to speak, the firm does not intend to launch a smartphone, but the village technologies they do not think so. They were able to release a tablet Surface to compete with iPad is no reason to reject an "iPhone killer".
Samsung Galaxy Note II
Galaxy Noteis seen as a big surprise that Samsung introduced to the user. Before the dismal failure of the Dell Streak 5 inch, there are many questions to the success of a "Phablet" (cross between a smartphone and tablet) as Note Galaxy. However, Galaxy Note the impressive turnover of more than 7 million units in the second half of 2011.
It is predicted that, Samsung will continue the momentum to successfully launch a Note II, equipped with more big screen (5.5 inches versus 5.3 inches), equipped with quad-core chip and camera resolution 12 megapixel. This product is likely to be fitted with durable screen UBP, the premise of display technology Flexibility revealed that the company had previously.
After several Nexus Smartphones Google has introduced now a Nexus-Tablet. In comparision to the Nexus Smartphones Google will sell the Tablet, introduced on Googles I/O Developer conference, with an amazing low price.
The tablet itself has a 7 inch screen witn 1280x720 (HD) resulution. It runs Android Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) and will always be updated to the latest version very soon.
The tablet was manufactured by the taiwaniese manufacturer Asus. Nvidias Quad-Core-SoC known as Tegra 3 is used as CPU. The device includes all common sensors and NFC as well as Single-Band-WiFi (802.11b/g/n) and Bluetooth. In addition there is a 1.2-megapixel front facing camera above the display. Another camera was not mentioned. The tablet will weigth 340 grams and the battery will power up to 300 hours standby and 9 hours of video playback. Charging is done via micro USB.
Buying Google Nexus 7 in Europe
Because of the very low price there is a huge demand even in Europe. In the US-Shop of Google (Play) the device can be already pre-ordered. First shippings are planned mid of July. Currently there is no official release day for the Nexus 7 tablet in European countries. The only way to get one in Germany, Switzerland and Austria is an import.
This is one option but you have to pay all in advance. The second option is to creat an Gmail UK account. Then you can buy it in the UK play store and send it to Borderlinx. Borderlinx sends it then to Austria, Germany aso. I think this is the best version because if they send it from Switzerland to Austria you can get problems with the duty.
- After the release of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, Google has released a new version of its Android operating system is Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, with a series of dramatic improvements worth noting.
Not a completely new version, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean merely an additional update. However, this version makes more users satisfied thanks to the new interface, faster operation and a range of new features are added. These features were rated as highly competitive and will certainly threaten the new mobile operating system of Apple, iOS 6.
Google Nowand Search
Biggest highlight in Jelly Bean is the ability to offer interactive intelligence based on current location of users, thanks to a feature called Google Now. This new feature can help Android users constantly updated with new information regarding stand locations, very flexible. Google Now is somewhat "akin" to the interaction of Siri on IOS 6 but the performance of Google's I / O, Google Now may be smarter thanks to abundant sources of data from its search engine .
For example, you are to a certain restaurant for dinner, Now Google will offer the options of nearby restaurants and the most delicious menu based on customer reviews. Or this feature will provide information about the entrance, take off time, relevant information when you are looking for a business trip flight times.
Notification bar has many new features
Jelly Bean's notification bar had some positive changes, notably the programmer can design Notification system from within the application. Notification bar not only for information about missed calls, messages, new emails, but also display information from different applications such as Music, Pulse and Plus Google without access to the application. Therefore, the Notification also serves as music player controls and radios.
Google NowVoice Search Feature
The most obvious change in the Jelly Bean is a system with voice search, Google Voice is not inferior development of Apple Siri. Search results include not only sites but also images and related content.
The Widget can be resized
This is a feature that has appeared on the products of Google partners, such as Live Panel on Samsung's TouchWiz interface. The widget can resize or adjust to fit the screen size is available on any other widget. This is a valuable feature for those who often get the message screen with no room to add widgets or icons.
Application of the new camera
Jelly Bean's camera application allows users to review the new photo shoot just by surfing to the right action at the screen shot without having to switch to the Review. And if you delete any picture, users simply sweep their finger up and down.
Butter Project: improving performance
Butter Project Featurefocuses on improving performance and fast response time increases significantly, more specifically, is to improve the response of Android user interface. Through screen technology vsync speed operation at 60 frames per second continuously, with Triple Buffering technology helps buffer 3 times the graphics will help smooth the image, move the paging or animation framework better.
Voice input
Jelly Bean is also capable of voice input without a network connection (Offline Voice Typing). This is something that "assistant" Siri Apple's voice can not be realized. Features voice input on the type giala Jerry Bean works well with fast processing speed, but now this feature only supports English. Google said it will update further 18 other languages for Android.
AndroidBeam Better and Bluetooth
Android Beam supports shared images and videos via Bluetooth connection instead of a web address, the text or book as before. Users can easily automatically connect to any other Bluetooth device is equipped with NFC technology, including speakers, headphones ... with their handset.
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) revealed samples the iPhone 6th generation will use in-cell technology, which helps screen thinner.
According to the WSJ, the thin screens being partners of Apple Asian mass production, including Sharp Corp., Japan Display Inc and LG Display Co Ltd of Korea.
With Apple through in-cell technology, the two Taiwanese companies Wintek Corp. and TPK Holding Co. Ltd. which has provided classes for the touch screen the iPhone has not been taking orders for the upcoming iPhone more.
WSJ quoted an analyst Hiroshi Hayase of DisplaySearch company said the technology in-cell integrated sensor on the LCD, help screens do not need to have a separate touch screen layers as before.
Thus, the display device becomes thinner, and the display quality is also improved.
In a move that indicates its strategy of cross-platform integration, BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM) has officially announced that its upcoming tablet, the PlayBook, will run BlackBerry Java as well asAndroid apps! This essentially means that all PlayBook users will have access to over 200,000 apps of the Android app store. Surely, this is a sweet, sweet deal for all prospective PlayBook owners.
However, access to all the Android apps will be available through the BlackBerry App World only, meaning that developers will have to sign and resubmit their “ported” apps first, should they choose to do so. Also, RIM has mentioned support only for Android 2.3 apps so far, with no mention of Android 3.0 yet. Simultaneously, RIM will be releasing the native PlayBook SDK soon, meaning that developers can start creating apps exclusively very soon.We had reported earlier about RIM’s alleged plan to bring its coveted BBM service to other mobile platforms such as iOS, Android etc. While that particular move has not yet seen fruition, this move from the Canadian firm maybe a warm up move to a broader strategy of cross-platform integration, which might include us seeing the BBM come to other mobile platforms soon. Either way, will the availability of the Android apps be enough to get people buying the PlayBook when it releases? What do our readers think?
However, this version is only sold in a given market in the second half of this year.
After the agents in the UK Expansys cancellation selling version Galaxy S III 64GB, many comments concerned may give Samsung devices. However, today (19/7), the Korean handset maker has officially denied voice.
Reply Android Central, Samsung’s spokesman said the Galaxy S III 64GB model will be available in the second half of this year and limited to a certain market.
Before that, the cause may cancel sale Samsung Galaxy S III 64GB is said to stem from too little care of customers to this model, together with features expandable memory via microSD card slot supports up to users.
Galaxy S Samsung's third generation 4.8-inch screen uses a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, quad-core processor 1.4 GHz Exynos speed and 1GB RAM. The rear machine has an 8 megapixel camera, while the 1.9 megapixel camera front. Devices running Android 4.0 with TouchWiz interface and connectivity features such as NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS sensor, Wi-Fi, 2100 mAh capacity battery.
App users, if you wanted to get your hands on an Android device and chose to pre-order the Google Nexus 7 then you can wait up to another 2 weeks until you get it. If you have ordered a Google Nexus 7 then we know you are frustrated with Google and how they have just made a status update and delayed the Google Nexus 7.
Stores around the world have already been selling the Nexus 7 tablet since last Friday on July the 13 2012. Major retailers like BestBuy has already officially begun selling the Google Nexus 7 for those that want the device. People can simply walk into a store and make their purchase, however, the people that have pre-ordered the device cannot even cancel their order! Major stores have as stated, released and continues to re-stock the Nexus 7 but what about those with Pre-Orders? Well check this official statement from Google.
In the US:We’ve shipped all standalone Nexus 7 8GB orders (e.g.: those without a case, charger or Nexus Q). By the end of day on July 19 (PDT), we will have shipped all standalone Nexus 7 16GB orders placed through July 11 (PDT), and upgraded these orders to overnight shipping. We will process the remaining standalone Nexus 7 16GB orders by the end of next week with overnight shipping. If you ordered your tablet with a case, charger or Nexus Q, your Nexus 7 will ship this week with overnight shipping, in some cases ahead of the rest of your order. But don’t worry, the rest of your order will be on its way soon. In Canada: We’ve shipped all Nexus 7 8GB orders. We are in the process of shipping Nexus 7 16GB orders and will ship them in 1-2 weeks. In the UK: All Nexus 7 8GB orders will ship by July 20 (BST). All Nexus 7 16GB orders placed through June 30 (BST), will ship by July 20 (BST). The remaining Nexus 7 16GB orders will ship next week. In Australia: All Nexus 7 8GB and Nexus 7 16GB orders will be fulfilled by the end of day on July 19 (AEST) and will arrive in 3-5 days.
People around the world are frustrated with what has happened with the Nexus 7 and have been waiting eagerly to get their hands on the amazing tablet. However, they need to wait even longer for their pre-order with no option to cancel. That’s right, you cannot cancel your order even if it is not shipped.
Will the Nexus Team compensate something for these Google Nexus 7 Pre-orders or will they just disappoint fans and their loyal Android users just not to pre-order items again? Well continue to follow the story.
Google’s Nexus 7-inch tablet 7 is coming to the market launch planned for mid-July to early September, the United States to Europe. That’s a record out on the Facebook page from Asus Italy. ASUS has developed the tablet together with Google.
“We know that you eagerly. It is time to provide you with some more information about the Nexus 7, the world’s first tablet with quad-core processor and Google’s mobile operating system Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, “says the Facebook entry. Thus, the 16-gigabyte version in late summer for a suggested retail price of 249 € will be available in Italy.
is probably the Google tablet at the same conditions will also occur in Germany on the market. If the variant with 8 GB should appear in this country, it would cost the same dollar price around 200 €.
In the UK the Nexus 7 definitely be available for 159 pounds. However, some content remain exclusively reserved for U.S. users, such as a Google representative confirmed to the Inquirer. For example, users in Europe for licensing reasons, not be given access to movies, TV shows, music and magazines that Google in its U.S. market offers.
Nevertheless, the Nexus 7 due to its good features a very interesting device. It provides among others a Tegra-3 processor from Nvidia with four CPU cores, GPU, and twelve and a display with 1280 x 800 pixels resolution. CNET.de could test the tablet already in detail. Thus, it is characterized by an excellent display of high performance, good handling and great multimedia features – and at an unbeatable price .
The day’s when we relied on old fashioned maps went years ago with the availability of Sat Nav’s that are either built into our cars, or purchased as standalone device. Times are changing again though with the explosion of the smartphone market, which has brought a huge range of applications that can offer similar functions at a fraction of the cost. Today we have news of the Gokivo app for BlackBerry, which offers an advanced GPS navigation system.
Gokivo is a free downloadable application that will turn your BlackBerry smartphone into a powerful sat nav tool. The application features audible turn by turn driving directions, maps, and local search just like an advanced GPS navigation system, but inside you handset.
This great application gives users turn by turn directions to any destination, and users can perform a local search by address, postcode, business category, intersection, and then call found locations with a simple press of the send key.
It also features colour maps that have pan and zoom options that will show you where you are located at any given time. That is not all as the application will remember up to 100 of your most recent searches and also save up to 75 of your favourite destinations. Another great feature of the Gokivo application is that users can easily send BBM messages to other users of the app, which will allow them to easily get to a common meeting place. So if you plan to meet your friends at a new destination you can show them where to meet. Users that have already downloaded the app and have been using it are giving it positive reviews so far, and to download it at blackberry app world.
According to Techie Buzz, Google Nexus tablet 7 can be "emasculated" Kindle Fire. Google has rolled out the tablet Nexus 7 run the latest operating system Android, Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean", which is almost specifically designed for tablets. Nexus 7 is a product of Google strategy in the current period, when the tablet market is increasingly "warm" up.
Google knew, iPad still are at a "dominating", overwhelms the other competitors, including Samsung and Amazon products. Therefore, the design of a 9-inch tablet will not be a wise thing, because faced with high prices and few sales, it is difficult to cover production costs. Therefore, 7-inch tablet is selected.
Amazon Kindle Fire once stood in second place, behind the iPad, but Samsung has recently been overthrown. However, Kindle Fire is still a standard when it comes to 7-inch tablet. Or more specifically, the tablet is available in about $ 200.
With the launch of Google Nexus 7, seem the order being reset. Google product with many powerful features seemed to prevail against Amazon Kindle Fire.
Amazon Kindle Fire restricted lot. It is built on Android, but there are very few things on the interface says that it is the Android platform. Basically, Amazon designed Kindle Fireto become facilities primarily for the purpose to easily download and read books, watch movies and listen to music from Amazon's website.
Google Nexus 7 is different. It has many features that you expect for a tablet. Nexus 7 has a camera, smooth user interface with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, loaded applications available from Google Play, can search by voice (Voice Search) and support services comparable to Siri, Google Now, social networking, ... and a host of other features that are not available on Amazon Kindle Fire.
See specs below:
Google Nexus 7
Amazon Kindle Fire
Display
7-inch
7-inch
CPU
Quad core A91,3GHz
Dual core A91GHz
Memory
8/16GB, 1GB RAM
8GB, 512MB RAM
Size
10,5mm
11,4mm
Weight
340g
413g
Connective
Wi-Fi,
Bluetooth, NFC, USB
Wi-Fi, USB
Operating System
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Android 2.3
Chipset
NVIDIA Tegra 3
TI OMAP 4430
GPU
UPL GeForce
PowerVR SGX540
Other Features
Camera 1,2-megapixel,
video calling,
video 720p,
Google Wallet,
SNS,
Google Services,
…
Media player, Organizer.
Both tablets are $ 199 and Amazon Kindle Fire even below cost, it still will not be a competitor to Google. With the $ 199 level, users will be able to do many things on the Nexus 7 than on Kindle Fire.
