Saturday, December 31, 2011
LG To Debut Second Intel-Powered Smartphone At CES 2012
LG and Intel’s first mobile partnership yielded an Android smartphone running on Intel’s Moorestown chipset for CES 2011, but the device was ultimately scrapped. The reason for its premature demise? As the story goes, the device died because of it’s “lack of marketability.”
LG’s brass certainly thinks their Intel smartphone is viable — according to one of the Times’ executive sources, the device could be released as soon this March. Still, the original LG-Intel phone was pegged with a 2011 release date, so take those claims with a grain of salt for bow.
Hopefully LG’s second swing at an Intel-powered phone fares a little better — it’s said to run on Intel’s next-generation Medfield system-on-a-chip, and early tests have yielded some pretty impressive benchmarks when compared to NVIDIA’s Tegra 2 and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon MSM8260 SoCs.
Of course, the real competition is yet to come, as nearly every player in the mobile chipset market is hard at work on their next-generation platforms. Intel has a lot of brand recognition when it comes to PCs, but their lack of presence in the mobile market to date could mean that Medfield could drown in a sea of established ARM-based chipsets.
That’s why the partnership with LG is so critical — despite their handset division spending a few quarters in the red, LG is still the number two handset OEM in the U.S. Having a major hardware vendor taking a chance on their new platform could establish Intel as a real player in the mobile space, and right now Intel’s mobile efforts could use all the visibility they can get.
Again Motorola DROID 4 Leaked – Demo Unit Pictured In The Wild
There’s pretty much nothing we don’t already know about Motorola’s worst kept secret, the Droid 4, other than an actual release date. With that being said, the “Razr with a keyboard” is actually looking more like the Bionic from the latest leaked pics taken by John and team at TechnoBuffalo who got some hands-on with a demo unit earlier today.
The device, while not exactly a working model (more of those shells you find on display at Best Buy) does give us a better look at it, with pictures showing off every angle. The Droid 4 will most likely make an appearance at CES 2012 next month of which the entire Phandroid staff we be on hand bringing you the very latest in Android tech.
Download Official Facebook Messenger Client For Windows
Today Facebook released a beta version of its Official chat client for Windows.
Messenger is a Windows is a new, trial application that lets you use Facebook without being on www.facebook.com. While you surf the web or use other applications on your computer, you can:
We’re testing out a first version of the app with a small group of people. During this trial period, we plan on rolling out changes to the app and expect outages and periods of instability as we make improvements.
Friday, December 30, 2011
MAPTOR ! GPS
Another good thing about the Maptor is that it has GPS included; as a result there is this big red arrow on the map that points to your current location. Therefore getting your bearings and charting your course is easy.
Although the images of the projected map look visible enough even in daylight, I wonder if it’s really going to be that clear in its practical avatar.
Anyways, I think this project has the potential to make it to the market and be a hit, I would love to get one for my husband, who hates to ask for directions!
Monday, December 26, 2011
The First iPad Stylus With an On-Screen Cursor
Billed as an "active stylus" for the iPad, the iPen can be recognized by the tablet even when the tip hovers above the display. Allowing for improved stylus accuracy, but also facilitating an on-screen cursor.
That might not seem like a big deal for a device designed to be used with taps and swipes, but anyone who's ever used a Wacom tablet with a PC will appreciate having that visual cue of where exactly the tip of the stylus has been detected.
The peripheral—which attaches to the iPad's dock port—uses the same ultrasonic technology that lets those smart pens capture handwritten notes. But I think it's put to better use here.
As you can see in the video, the iPen allows for extremely detailed and precise pen strokes. Which will be appreciated by artists, and should vastly improve the capabilities of handwriting recognition software. Because it's a third-party peripheral, apps have to be specifically written to take advantage of what the iPen can do. But the company behind it has already lined up considerable support from App Store developers. And since they've more than raised the $35,000 they were seeking through Kickstarter, you might actually be able to buy one in the near future. [Kickstarter via John Nack]
That might not seem like a big deal for a device designed to be used with taps and swipes, but anyone who's ever used a Wacom tablet with a PC will appreciate having that visual cue of where exactly the tip of the stylus has been detected.
The peripheral—which attaches to the iPad's dock port—uses the same ultrasonic technology that lets those smart pens capture handwritten notes. But I think it's put to better use here.
As you can see in the video, the iPen allows for extremely detailed and precise pen strokes. Which will be appreciated by artists, and should vastly improve the capabilities of handwriting recognition software. Because it's a third-party peripheral, apps have to be specifically written to take advantage of what the iPen can do. But the company behind it has already lined up considerable support from App Store developers. And since they've more than raised the $35,000 they were seeking through Kickstarter, you might actually be able to buy one in the near future. [Kickstarter via John Nack]
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The device includes WiFi connectivity and support for optional 3G modems. Two full-sized USB ports are integrated into the unit allowing pen-drives, external keyboards, web-cams, dongles and other inexpensive peripherals to be attached. “Pen drives are a common medium for storing and sharing content in India. They are even used by people that are not computer savvy, for access to music and videos. A full sized USB ports allowing regular pen-drives to be plugged-in is also available as an added advantage over other Tablets.
A key accessory offered with the Aakash tablet by DataWind, is the Leather Keyboard Case. The leather case not only protects the device, but has an integrated keyboard case allowing fast typing and conversion of the device as a small notebook.
A key accessory offered with the Aakash tablet by DataWind, is the Leather Keyboard Case. The leather case not only protects the device, but has an integrated keyboard case allowing fast typing and conversion of the device as a small notebook.
Saturday, December 24, 2011
Mozilla and Google Sign New Agreement for Default Search in Firefox
“Under this multi-year agreement, Google Search will continue to be the default search provider for hundreds of millions of Firefox users around the world,” said Gary Kovacs, CEO, Mozilla.
“Mozilla has been a valuable partner to Google over the years and we look forward to continuing this great partnership in the years to come,” said Alan Eustace, Senior Vice President of Search, Google.
The specific terms of this commercial agreement are subject to traditional confidentiality requirements, and we’re not at liberty to disclose them.
Monday, December 19, 2011
Spectrum ICS Pro LWP. Make Your Phone Background Look Awesome, Like Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
Saturday, December 17, 2011
Google begins rolling out ICS update to the GSM Nexus S
The Android Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade news continues but this time, it is not the Galaxy Nexus getting the update but its older sibling, the Nexus S.
Yes, Google has finally started rolling out the highly anticipated Ice Cream Sandwich update to Nexus S update. Google plans to gradually update all the Nexus S devices to the latest version of Android in the coming month. This version is actually the 4.0.3 that was just announced by Google and even the Galaxy Nexus is not running it at the moment.
There is one small problem, though. The update is only available to the GSM/UMTS version of the Nexus S for the moment and not the CDMA version used by Sprint customers in the US. When it will be out is not known at the moment.
The update will be made available over-the-air, so you can manually check on your phone or wait for the notification to appear. However, if your patience has run thin then you will be glad to know that the ICS ROM is available for download and install manually for those who know what they are doing. If you want to find out how to do that, click on the source link below.
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Want to Manually Update Your Nexus S To 4.0.3, Here’s How 17 12 2011
So maybe your like me and your impatient. Who has time to wait for an update to come to them, when you can go get it yourself. Worry not my friends, we have the download file for you. As well as the walk through. Go on, you know the suspense is killing you.
This is only for the GSM version, And the T-Mobile version. If that’s not your phone, don’t follow through with these instructions, this isn’t an update for your phone. For all the rest of you that it does cover, read on:
Grab the OTA package here Rename it to something you will remember, like update.zip, or sweet.zip, whatever works best for you. Copy it over to the internal storage on your Nexus S. Power off, then hold volume up and power to reboot to the bootloader. Using the volume key to navigate, select recovery, then use the power button to confirm When you see the warning triangle and arrow, hold the power button and tap volume up. You’ll see a menu. From the menu, select “apply update from /sdcard”, and choose the file you named from the list. Let it do its thing and update your system, radio, and other partitions. When finished, choose “reboot system now” As long as you did everything correctly your phone should reboot, and you should be enjoying that sweet goodness called Ice Cream Sandwich. Source Android Central
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Ice Cream Sandwich tablet interface found inside Galaxy Nexus
So now that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus has been out for a whole day, obviously someone should have broken into it and found something cool by now. Michael Crider over at Android Community has done just that.
Crider states that when Google said that Ice Cream Sandwich would swap interfaces depending on the type of device it was running on, he got to thinking about the smartphone launcher that was found hidden in Honeycomb. After rooting his new Samsung Galaxy Nexus, he changed the LCD density to a lower value; in essence tricking the phone into thinking it had a ten-inch screen, and presto, a basic tablet interface running on a Galaxy Nexus.
While the trick works, the phone is pretty much unusable in this state, unless, as Crider says, you have “tiny fingers and amazing eyesight.” He does suggest that this could prove to be quite useful when using the phone with an external display such as a television or a projector.
There are more in-depth instructions on how to do this over at Android Community, but as he warns, the procedure gives you a good chance at breaking your new phone.
Android 4.0 for Users
Simple, beautiful, beyond smart
Android 4.0 builds on the things people love most about Android — easy multitasking, rich notifications, customizable home screens, resizable widgets, and deep interactivity — and adds powerful new ways of communicating and sharing.
Refined, evolved UI
Focused on bringing the power of Android to the surface, Android 4.0 makes common actions more visible and lets users navigate with simple, intuitive gestures. Refined animations and feedback throughout the system make interactions engaging and interesting. An entirely new typeface optimized for high-resolution screens improves readability and brings a polished, modern feel to the user interface.
Virtual buttons in the System Bar let users navigate instantly to Back, Home, and Recent Apps. The System Bar and virtual buttons are present across all apps, but can be dimmed by applications for full-screen viewing. Users can access each application's contextual options in the Action Bar, displayed at the top (and sometimes also at the bottom) of the screen.
Multitasking is a key strength of Android and it's made even easier and more visual on Android 4.0. The Recent Apps button lets users jump instantly from one task to another using the list in the System Bar. The list pops up to show thumbnail images of apps used recently — tapping a thumbnail switches to the app.
Porting Siri to iPhone 4 now legal following iOS 5.0.1 update
IPhone 4 owners looking to take advantage of Apple’s Siri software from the iPhone 4S now have one less barrier standing in their way. Sure, plenty of tricks have been available in the past that allow users to hack Siri onto an iPhone 4, but until now they were illegal. Apple’s recent iOS 5.0.1 update, however, has a decrypted ramdisk, which means users can legally port files to the iPhone 4 that were previously encrypted and protected by Apple’s public distribution policies. Apple may re-encrypt the files in iOS 5.1, which is expected to launch in the near future, so move quick if you want to take advantage of this loophole.
Samsung Galaxy Note may be headed to AT&T early next year
The supersized Samsung Galaxy Note may land on AT&T early next year. Pocketnow said Friday that the device could also pack support for AT&T’s 4G LTE network when it does. The Galaxy Note is equipped with a huge 5.3-inch Super AMOLED screen and, due to its size, is often considered the most tablet-like phone on the market. The AT&T version of the device will reportedly be powered by a dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm MSM8660 processor, as opposed to the 1.4Ghz dual-core Samsung Exynos chip used in the European version, and offers an 8-megapixel camera, a 2-megapixel front-facing camera for video chat and massive 2,500 mAh battery. Unfortunately, rumors suggest the device will run Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) when it launches, as opposed to the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS. AT&T and Samsung may announce the U.S. availability during this year’s Consumer Electronics Show in January.
Android 4.0.3 Platform
Android 4.0.3 is an incremental release of the Android 4.x (Ice Cream Sandwich) platform family. This release includes new features for users and developers, API changes, and various bug fixes.
For developers, the Android 4.0.3 platform is available as a downloadable component for the Android SDK. The development platform includes a fully compliant Android library and system image as well as a set of emulator skins, sample applications, and more. The downloadable platform includes no external libraries.
To start developing or testing against Android 4.0.3, use the Android SDK Manager to download the platform into your SDK. For more information, see Adding SDK Components. If you are new to Android, download the SDK Starter Package first.
For a high-level overview of the new user and developer features, see the Platform Highlights.
Site-specific explanation of print cloud by google cloud print
More than excellent service is still in beta stage is the possibility of post printing across the clouds and all what we need is a computer and a printer connected to the Internet, and we download Chrome browser's Google and the rest find it in the explanation Alvedaowimkink printing any other device anywhere in the world.
Kobo to be acquired by Japanese e-commerce giant for $315 million
Kobo, purveyor of eReaders and eBook software across a variety of platforms, announced on Tuesday that it will be acquired by Japan-based Rakuten. Rakuten will purchase 100% of outstanding shares of of Kobo for $315 million in cash. Based in Toronto, Ontario, Kobo was spun off of Canadian retailer Indigo in late 2009, and the company has struggled to compete against the likes of Amazon and Barnes & Noble in the eBook space. ”We are very excited about this next step,” said Rakuten CEO Hiroshi Mikitani in a statement. ”Kobo provides one of the world’s most communal eBook reading experiences with its innovative integration of social media, such as Facebook and Twitter; while Rakuten offers Kobo unparalleled opportunities to extend its reach through some of the world’s largest regional e-commerce companies, including Buy.com in the US, Tradoria in Germany, Rakuten Brazil, Rakuten Taiwan, Lekutian in China, TARAD in Thailand, and Rakuten Belanja Online in Indonesia, and of course, Rakuten Ichiba in Japan.” Kobo’s full press release follows below.
iPhone 4S now available in 20 additional countries
Apple launched the iPhone 4S in 20 new countries on Friday. In addition to previously-launch markets, the blockbuster smartphone is now available in Bahrain, Brazil, Chile, Egypt, Israel, Jordan, Kuwait, Malaysia, Morocco, Peru, the Philippines, Qatar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, South Africa, Taiwan, Thailand, Tunisia, Turkey, United Arab Emirates and Vietnam, according to MacRumors. While U.S. citizens can grab the iPhone 4S for as low as $199 with a new two-year contract, Apple’s Brazilian store is reportedly selling the iPhone 4S for as much as $1,845 for the 64GB model. The 16GB version costs $1,410 in Brazil, and pricing in other markets varies.
Fly Touch IV Android 2.2 10.2 inch 3G Internal GPS SIM reader
Very powerful Tablet 10.2" very stable system android 2.2 that use CPU support OpenGL .
CPU: Infomix ix220 1GMHz ARM11
OS: Google Android 2.2
RAM: 512MB DDR2
Storage: 4GB
Support TF card extend 16 max
Display: 10.2 inch TFT LCD resistive touch panel 1024*600
Webcam: 3.1 mega pixel
Battery:7.4V/6000MAH
Networking: Wifi 802.11 b/g
Languages: Simple Chinese, Tradition Chinese, English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Polish, Russian, Spanish
3G: Built-in
GPS: Built-in
Bluetooth: No
Work time: 4-5hours
Speakers: Yes
MIC: Yes
Input: 100-240V 50-60Hz
Output: 9V 2500mA
Audio format: MP3, WMA, WAV, APE, AAC, OGG
Video format: MP4, AVI, MOV, VOB, RMVB, FLV, MKV, DAT
Picture format: TXT, PDF, HTML, RTF, EPUB
Office software: Word, Excel, PPT, PDF
G-sensor: Yes
Interface: USB*2, TF card slot*1, HDIM*1, Headphone jack*1, DC jack*1, Ethernet jack*1, SIM card slot*1
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Apple’s A5 chip reportedly now manufactured by Samsung in Texas
Apple and other consumer electronics companies typically look to the Far East for components, but a new report suggests that the production of Apple’s current mobile processors has now moved to the United States. Reuters on Friday reported that the chip powering Apple’s current iPhone, iPad and iPod touch models is now manufactured in a new 1.6 million square foot Samsung factory located in Austin, Texas. The report cites unnamed people familiar with Samsung’s operations. Samsung’s new Austin facility — which is the size of nine football fields — reportedly reached full production earlier this month, and it was built to manufacture non-memory chips. The South Korea-based company confirmed that its Texas plant was recently expanded to manufacture logic chips, though it would not comment specifically on Apple or its A5 processor. Reuters reported earlier this year that Samsung lost the contract to build Apple’s next-generation A6 processor, which will instead be manufactured by Taiwan-based chip maker TSMC.
Adobe updates Flash to 11.1 with support for Ice Cream Sandwich
Adobe announced an update to its Flash Player on Friday that provides support for Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich). Prior to Friday, Flash was not officially supported by Android 4.0 on the
Samsung Galaxy Nexus, the only device currently running Google’s latest mobile operating system. Adobe noted a few known issues with its release, including one that does not prioritize the audio during an incoming call. That means any current Flash clip will play audio before and after the call is received. In addition, the “enter” key does not work in multi-line text input fields. Those sound like minor bugs for full Flash support, though. Galaxy Nexus owners, or anyone with Ice Cream Sandwich installed on a rooted device, should be able to find the Flash app in the Android Market now. Adobe announced in November that it would cease development of its mobile Flash Player, so this could be one of the last releases we see.
Apple may launch ‘iPad mini’ in Q3
Apple is reportedly working on a smaller version of its popular iPad tablet that will launch in the third quarter next year. Citing sources in Apple’s parts supply chain, DigiTimes on Friday claimed that a new iPad with a 7.85-inch display will enter production at the end of the second quarter. LG Display and AU Optronics will supply the panels, according to the site’s report. DigiTimes suggests that Apple, which previously stated that a 7-inch display was too small for a tablet, will build the smaller slate to “cope with increasing market competition including the 7-inch Kindle Fire from Amazon and the launch of large-size smartphones from handset vendors.” Earlier reports from Ticonderoga Securities analyst Brian White suggested that Apple would launch an “iPad mini” in 2012, but that mini referred to a lower price in the high-$200 range rather than a smaller form factor.
EonCode web-to-print software development
As the industry's fastest growing provider of web-to-print solutions, EonCode is focused on building print-industry specific software. The dynamic professionals behind EonCode share a background in the print industry and an understanding for how evolving technologies can benefit print businesses. EonWorkflow™, EonCode's web-to-print software suite, has matured to become the industry's most sophisticated, relevant and usable software because the goal has never changed: create the best web-to-print software, designed by printers for printers.
Founded in 2005, EonCode now finds itself on the cusp of web-to-print future. The print market has changed drastically over the last ten years, and our clients demand solutions to grow their businesses in-spite of competitive markets and unpredictable economies. Our solutions focus on paperless management, order workflow efficiency, maximized production and decreased payroll. With an overall more effective web presence, EonCode will elevate every aspect of your print business.
Friday, December 16, 2011
Ainol unveils NOVO7 Paladin with Android 4.0 ICS for only USD 79
NOVO7 tablet is no longer the world’s cheapest Android 4.0 tablet and it has lost its crown to yet another tablet from China from the same makers. Ainol has rolled out another 7-inch tablet, NOVO7 Paladin, running Ice Cream Sandwich for only $79. While the Ingenic processor and 7 inch form factor is safe and sound, a few important features are nixed to make way for the world’s cheapest ICS tablet at $79.
NOVO 7 Paladin got the Ice Cream Sandwich treat thanks to the Ingenic 1GHz MIPS Xburst CPU just like its big brother NOVO7. It also has 444MHz Vivante GPU, USB ports and microSD card slot, but has to do away with camera to achieve the $79 pricing.
It has the 7-inch capacitive screen with multi touch support and 1080p video capability. It still boasts an excellent battery life with standby time of 300 hours; 25 hours for music play back, 8 hours for video and 7 hours of web browsing.
Christmas HD
Celebrate the wonders of Christmas - in true 3-D!
The creators of your favorite Live Wallpapers are delighted to bring you another 3D Live wallpaper especially for Christmas. Celebrate the Holidays every time you use your device, in true 3-D!
Gather the family together in a cozy den, in front of a warm crackling fireplace. Your own picture on the mantel is surrounded by twinkling Christmas lights, and stockings with your names grace the fireplace. Enjoy a Christmas tree with customizable lights, gifts, and tree topper. Eagerly await Santa's visit with a calendar that counts down the days until Christmas, and leave cookies and a note for Santa Claus. Gaze out the frost-covered window at a picturesque Winter scene while snow gently falls.
Customize every part of the scene, including your own photograph on the fireplace, your text on the stockings and the message for Santa. Choose the color of lights, customize the ornaments, gifts and ribbons, snowflakes, garland, tree topper, and more! You can also show or hide the items in the scene to celebrate the wonders of Christmas in a way that means the most to you.
This wallpaper is true 3-D with hand-crafted artwork. Our wallpapers feature silky-smooth animations while conserving your battery life.
Works great with phones, tablets, or any device that supports live wallpapers.
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Q5+ Quad Band wtach phone
Quad Band: GSM850/900/1800/1900MHZ
Single sim cards single standby
Dedicated Touch Keyboard
Support TF card extend to 8GB max
FM/MP3/MP4/Bluetooth function supported
- Quad Band: GSM850/900/1800/1900MHZ
- Single sim cards single standby
- Screen: 1.3 inch touch screen, QVGA, 320x240
- MP3 background play, equalizer
- Video: 3GP, MP4, full screen, forward and pause
- Support FM radio, can play with earphone and support backgroud play
- Bluetooth A2DP
- Sound recorder
- Video player and Audio player supported
- Memory: built-in 250K, extend TF card to 8GB max
- GPRS & WAP connectivity, MMS Transceive
- U disk support function to keep the information storage
- Telephone directories: 500 groups of contacts, support caller groups
- Support SMS Text Messaging, MMS Picture Messaging, Broadcast Message, Voicemail Service
- Schedule power on/off: support to start/close under set time
- Alarm clock: 5 groups, support alarm clock when machine's closed, can set from Monday to Sunday
- More information: MP3/MP4/WAP/Bluetooth/SMS group sending/GPRS download/MMS/Calendar/Calculator/Tasks/
- Alarm clock/World clock/Unit converter/Stopwatch/Health/Handewriting/E-book/Chat/Memory extended......
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Hot Mini Portable Wifi Jammer
It is a special mini portable jammer for wifi signal. Highly hidden, it seems that it is not a jammer. Built-in antennas, and insulate per antenna, which make sure that work more efficiently. Replacing battery is very easy, as we take off the battery from the mobile phone. Be able to be charged with Nokia charger. High quality design, low heat. It can continue to work 365 days with charger.
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HTC EVO View 4G drops to $229, one day only
There are certainly quite a few amazing Android devices available this holiday season, but it’s still hard to find something great at a decent price. Yes, there’s the Kindle Fire or the Nook Tablet, but they simply don’t have the same Android feel that most of us have come to love.
If you’re looking for something a little more traditional, we suggest you check out the HTC EVO View 4G from Daily Steals. For today only, the Android tablet is being sold for $229 without a contract. The HTC EVO View 4G is Sprint’s variant of the HTC Flyer, which adds 4G WiMax support and 32 GB of internal storage. Anyone who may be interested needs to act fast, since the deal expires at midnight!
For now, the HTC View 4G is still running Gingerbread, but we’re expecting to see a Honeycomb update within the next few months. If you do grab the HTC View 4G, don’t forget to pick up HTC’s digital pen.
Source: DailySteals
1. Apple iPad 2
Thinner, lighter and more powerful than its predecessor, the mighty iPad easily sustained its reign as the king of tablets this year. Though the competition appears to be heating up with the introduction of a fleet of Android tablets ranging in size, price and features, Apple's venerable touchscreen wonder still has plenty of sunny skies ahead of it. It may have the best apps and interface out there right now, and the sheer enormity of its mind share keeps just about everyone equating the concept of tablet computing first and foremost with the iPad.
Sony's XBA balanced armature in-ear headphone lineup headed to the US, we go ears-on
We just met with Sony at its New York City store on Madison Ave. in Midtown, and boy did it have some excellent news for in-ear headphone lovers. While sitting down in the PlayStation Lounge, we briefly demoed nearly every piece of its lineup of XBA balanced armature intra-aurals, which if you'll recall, were announced for parts of Asia back in September. While the 11-model lineup, ranging from standard buds to Bluetooth and noise-cancelling sets, is just beginning to hit those regions now, we've been told that folks in the US can expect them to arrive on American shores next year, with official availability details due at CES. The units we checked out are voiced and finished as those set to hit production, but according to Sony, some of the cabling now in place will change before the stateside release. Interested audiophiles and music lovers can click on past the break for the full details, as well as our initial -- and brief -- impressions.
Thursday, December 15, 2011
Google Android TV 2.2 Box
Android TV 2.2 Froyo
Bring Your TV Alive with google Android!
Android TV is an internet-connected television platform,Combining TV, PC, the entire web, and applications, Android TV brings a new experience in your home. with Full HD Movie Player and Internet Browser Android 2.2 that support Flash Player,Wi-Fi,Bluetooth,HDMI port,
Your HDTV now becomes an affordable interactive Home PC that can be enjoyed by the whole family.
- Internet TV
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- On-line Shopping and Banking portal
- Multi Media player (Download or off memory)
- Social network portal (Face Book, Twitter, etc.)
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- Skype/MSN friends and family
- Send and receive emails...
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Wednesday, December 14, 2011
Portable 16 Channels 5W Two-Way Radio with Battery Save/ VOX / CTCSS / CDCSS
Main Features Battery Save, VOX, 50 CTCSS/105 CDCSS PC programming High/Low transmit power Built-in FM radio Emergency alarm, low voltage alert Intelligent charging Voice prompt Time-out timer Busy channel lockout Specifications General Frequency Range: VHF136~174MHz, UHF 400~470MHz Power Output: 5W Channel Capacity: 128 Channel Spacing: 25KHz Operated Voltage: 7.4V Battery: 1300mAh NiMH battery Battery Life: about 9 hours Frequency Stability: ±2.5ppm Operated Temperature: -30℃~+60℃ Antenna Impedance: 50Ω Dimensions: 110(L) x 50(W) x 34(H)mm Net Weight: 328g Communication Range: about 6km Transmitter RF Power Output: 5W Modulation: F3E Spurious Emission: ≤65dB FM Noise: ≤-45dB Audio Distortion: ≤5% Transmitting Current: <1.3A Receiver Sensitivity: ≤0.20uV Selectivity: 55dB/50dB Intermodulation: ≥65dB Adjacent Channel Selectivity: ≥60dB Spurious Response: ≥60dB FM Noise: 45dB/40dB Audio Power Output: 800mW Audio Distortion: ≤5% Standby Current(with battery save on ): about 15mA Package Contents 2 x Professional Portable Walkie Talkie 2 x Antenna 2 x Battery 2 x Charging Base(220V) 2 x User Manual (English) Warranty 12 à°®ొంà°¥్à°¸్
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T-Mobile to bring Nokia Lumia 710 smartphone to U.S. in January
T-Mobile is bringing the Nokia Lumia 710 smartphone to the U.S. in January, the companies announced Wednesday.
The entry-level phone is the first Windows Phone from Nokia in the U.S. and is targeted at the 150 million Americans who have yet to make the transition to smartphones.
The Nokia Lumia 710, capable of running on T-Mobile's 4G network, "delivers high-performance hardware, Nokia's best social and Internet experience, and access to popular smartphone applications and services from Windows Phone Marketplace," the companies said in a statement.
The phone provides one-click access services such as Netflix and also gives users access to signature Nokia experiences, including voice-guided, turn-by-turn navigation.
"Windows Phone offers a compelling mobile OS choice for people who want a smartphone built around them, their family and friends," said Cole Brodman, chief marketing officer of T-Mobile USA. "We expect it to play a more prominent role in our lineup and marketing efforts in 2012."
Brodman noted that the company's research showed "nearly everybody in the U.S. wants a smartphone," but many couldn't afford one.
Chris Weber, president of Nokia Americas, said the Nokia Lumia 710 was the ideal "first-time smartphone" that delivered the most compelling Windows Phone experience in its price range.
"This is the perfect first Nokia Lumia experience and the start of our reentry into the U.S. smartphone market," Weber said.
Available in a black or white finish, the Nokia Lumia 710 features a 3.7-inch scratch-resistant display and a Qualcomm 1.4 GHz Snapdragon processor. It also has a 5-megapixel camera with Nokia's camera technology, enabling people to take pictures in almost any light and share the shot on social networks in seconds.
The Nokia Lumia 710 is scheduled to be available online and at T-Mobile retail stores, select dealers and retailers nationwide starting Jan. 11. The smartphone is expected to cost $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate card, with a two-year service agreement and qualifying Classic voice-and-data planAmerican Airlines adding Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 to select flights
American Airlines has announced that it has begun rolling out the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 to select flights in place of current media devices available in the first-class section. These tablets will come preloaded with more than 70 movies, 30 of which will be new releases and three exclusives from Paramount, all in addition to some TV shows and other media. The Galaxy Tab's will offer a special touchscreen interface which is aimed at making the tablet extremely user friendly, and easy to navigate. Hit the break for the full press release!
Tuesday, December 13, 2011
Gogii joins the Wi-Fi calling pioneers with new
Gogii joins the Wi-Fi calling pioneers with new
Want to pay less than $1 for phone calls? Shell out for an iPod Touch and make sure you’re near a Wi-Fi network. It’s possible with a new app from Gogii, the maker of popular messaging app TextPlus, which is launching a new service called TextPlus Free Calls that enables a host of devices, even Wi-Fi-only devices, to make and receive phone calls for free or very cheaply.
With TextPlus Free Calls, users will be able to make unlimited free phone calls to other TextPlus members. And because TextPlus connects to traditional PSTN phone systems, users can connect directly to regular phone numbers at rates starting at 99 cents for 40 minutes without a contract or plans. Free trial minutes will be available to users who sign up. Devices like the iPod Touch will now be able to serve as phone replacements through Text Plus Free Calls running over Wi-Fi.
There’s some caveats but it’s another sign that Wi-Fi calling is getting bigger and a lot easier for consumers. But it’s not just for Wi-Fi only devices:TextPlus can help cell phone users reduce their voice minutes to the lowest plan while running their calls over Wi-Fi and 3G data.
The iOS app, which is separate from the TextPlus Free messaging app, is available now and will be in the Android Market shortly. Users will be able to use one account across multiple devices and will be able to access their call history and voice mail from any device.
The move pits TextPlus against a growing number of IP-based communications competitors, dubbed NUVO or Network Unaffiliated Virtual Operators by Sybase. Many of the group text messaging services fall into this category and a smaller number of providers also offer voice services, some that come with their phone number like Google Voice and Pinger’s TextFree and others like Viber that don’t. By connecting to the PSTN, Text Plus Free Calls can send and receive calls to and from phones that don’t use the app.
The rise of these services are forcing traditional carriers to rethink their business models. The messaging apps are helping wean users off SMS text messages by connecting users directly over the Internet. And voice services are increasingly offering direct connections that allow users to forgo highly reliable phone calls and monthly data plans, for pay-as-you-go voice services that can offer free or very cheap calls.
It presages a future where voice is just an app on the data network, something carriers themselves are also slowly learning. Sprint has teamed with Google Voice to let people use their Google Voice number while AT&T recently released an International VoIP calling app. Republic Wireless, a division of Bandwidth.com which connects Pinger and Google Voice to the PSTN, recently launched Republic Wireless, offering users a $19 a month voice and data plan that relies heavily on Wi-Fi calling.
Scott Lahman, CEO of Gogii, said carriers can still compete on delivering 4G and high quality, reliable phone service. But he said there is a growing market for simple voice calls that can connect people. And that will change what consumers need from their carriers: fewer or no voice minutes and lots of data. Carriers such as T-Mobile also appear to be responding, offering a plan with just 100 minutes and data.
“We’re on the cusp of the most interesting time in the brief history of mobile,” said Lahman. “The internet has not done its thing in mobile until recently.”
TextPlus, which launched in 2009 and has hit 20 billion messages sent to date, also provides social elements inside its communications apps. Gogii has raised $28 million to date including a $15 million round earlier this year.
Want to pay less than $1 for phone calls? Shell out for an iPod Touch and make sure you’re near a Wi-Fi network. It’s possible with a new app from Gogii, the maker of popular messaging app TextPlus, which is launching a new service called TextPlus Free Calls that enables a host of devices, even Wi-Fi-only devices, to make and receive phone calls for free or very cheaply.
With TextPlus Free Calls, users will be able to make unlimited free phone calls to other TextPlus members. And because TextPlus connects to traditional PSTN phone systems, users can connect directly to regular phone numbers at rates starting at 99 cents for 40 minutes without a contract or plans. Free trial minutes will be available to users who sign up. Devices like the iPod Touch will now be able to serve as phone replacements through Text Plus Free Calls running over Wi-Fi.
There’s some caveats but it’s another sign that Wi-Fi calling is getting bigger and a lot easier for consumers. But it’s not just for Wi-Fi only devices:TextPlus can help cell phone users reduce their voice minutes to the lowest plan while running their calls over Wi-Fi and 3G data.
The iOS app, which is separate from the TextPlus Free messaging app, is available now and will be in the Android Market shortly. Users will be able to use one account across multiple devices and will be able to access their call history and voice mail from any device.
The move pits TextPlus against a growing number of IP-based communications competitors, dubbed NUVO or Network Unaffiliated Virtual Operators by Sybase. Many of the group text messaging services fall into this category and a smaller number of providers also offer voice services, some that come with their phone number like Google Voice and Pinger’s TextFree and others like Viber that don’t. By connecting to the PSTN, Text Plus Free Calls can send and receive calls to and from phones that don’t use the app.
The rise of these services are forcing traditional carriers to rethink their business models. The messaging apps are helping wean users off SMS text messages by connecting users directly over the Internet. And voice services are increasingly offering direct connections that allow users to forgo highly reliable phone calls and monthly data plans, for pay-as-you-go voice services that can offer free or very cheap calls.
It presages a future where voice is just an app on the data network, something carriers themselves are also slowly learning. Sprint has teamed with Google Voice to let people use their Google Voice number while AT&T recently released an International VoIP calling app. Republic Wireless, a division of Bandwidth.com which connects Pinger and Google Voice to the PSTN, recently launched Republic Wireless, offering users a $19 a month voice and data plan that relies heavily on Wi-Fi calling.
Scott Lahman, CEO of Gogii, said carriers can still compete on delivering 4G and high quality, reliable phone service. But he said there is a growing market for simple voice calls that can connect people. And that will change what consumers need from their carriers: fewer or no voice minutes and lots of data. Carriers such as T-Mobile also appear to be responding, offering a plan with just 100 minutes and data.
“We’re on the cusp of the most interesting time in the brief history of mobile,” said Lahman. “The internet has not done its thing in mobile until recently.”
TextPlus, which launched in 2009 and has hit 20 billion messages sent to date, also provides social elements inside its communications apps. Gogii has raised $28 million to date including a $15 million round earlier this year.
Monday, December 12, 2011
Latest Thinnest 13.3'' Laptop Intel Atom D425 with Large Screen and Keyboard WiFi Webcam
DetailsMain Features Intel 1.6Ghz, Intel Atom D425 13.3-inch LCD,1280 x 800 pixels High sensitivity touch pad Built-in 1.3 mega pixels camera 10/100 MB Ethernet, WiFi 2GB RAM and 320GB HDD (optional) Processor Intel 1.6Ghz Intel Atom D425 Operating System Windows XP, Windows 7 Connectivity 802.11b/g WiFi, 10 / 100M Ethernet Access, USB Bluetooth Display Graphics Intel GM950, 13.3" TFT Wide-screen,1280 x 800 pixels Audio Build-in Stereo Speaker and MIC In Integrated Camera Built-in 1.3 Mega Pixels Camera USB Ports 3 x USB 2.0 Ports Hard Drive 160GB Memory Size 1GB Dimensions 278 x 205 x 27mm Battery 3-Cell Lithium-ion, 3500mAh Other Features New Motherboard Group: Intel 950GSE + INCH7M Support USB Port Mouse English 82 Keys, supports External Keyboard Card Port: 1 SD / MMC / MS / MS-Pro Card Slot Package Contents 1 x 13.3" Mini Laptop 1 x Power Adapter 1 x CD 1 x User Manual (English) Warranty 12 months
Kick-Ass! Web Android Market Now Allows App User Review Filtering By Device Model, Latest Version, And Specific Star Rating
Looks like the new Email Developer feature that the web Android Market received on Friday was just the icing on the cake! While it was nice to finally have the ability to contact developers without having to go through the device Market, it was still a pretty minor addition. Don't fret - Google was nowhere near being done - you can now:
filter user reviews by device model, currently limited to All and individual devices registered to your account.
filter user reviews by app version, currently limited to All or Latest
filter user reviews by specific star rating
Here, have a look (the sample app I used was Christmas HD, if you are curious):
The beauty is - you can combine filters and, for example, narrow down to only 1-star reviews made by users of HTC EVO 3D that used the latest version of the app.
Brilliant - it's exactly what we've been asking for, thanks, Google! The only thing I can think of is maybe expanding the version list to contain 4-5 previous versions, but it's probably not going to happen due to complexities that may arise from the multi-APK support.
Thanks for the tip, Daniel Monza!
filter user reviews by device model, currently limited to All and individual devices registered to your account.
filter user reviews by app version, currently limited to All or Latest
filter user reviews by specific star rating
Here, have a look (the sample app I used was Christmas HD, if you are curious):
The beauty is - you can combine filters and, for example, narrow down to only 1-star reviews made by users of HTC EVO 3D that used the latest version of the app.
Brilliant - it's exactly what we've been asking for, thanks, Google! The only thing I can think of is maybe expanding the version list to contain 4-5 previous versions, but it's probably not going to happen due to complexities that may arise from the multi-APK support.
Thanks for the tip, Daniel Monza!
Lync Mobile for Windows Phone is now live in the Marketplace
For all of those business folks out there waiting on the Lync Mobile client, your time is here. You can now download the app for the popular communications platform just in time for Monday morning. From the app description:
Lync 2010 for Windows Phone extends the power of Lync to your mobile device – including rich presence, instant messaging, audio conferencing, and calling features from a single, easy-to-use interface.
Key Features:
- View colleagues’ availability in real time and select the best way to communicate – initiating an instant message (IM), email, or a phone call.
- Connect to Lync conference calls with a single touch, without requiring long numeric passcodes or conference numbers.
- Make and receive calls using your Enterprise Voice (Lync ID) number only, so you can connect with others using a single, consistent identity.
- Lync 2010 for Windows Phone provides transport layer security (TLS) and perimeter/internal network protection without requiring a VPN, so your communications experience is safer no matter where you are or what network you use.
Update: Reader palaudawg let us know that resetting his MS Outlook Office 365 account on his phone resulted in a prompt to download the app--very cool. Headhere to the Marketplace now to get it for your phone. Thanks, Alex B., for the tip!
The 50 best buys in Britain: Which? magazine's guide for everything from coffee machines to camcorders
It is the dilemma faced by thousands of shoppers when searching for a new gadget for the home.
Whether buying a camcorder or coffee maker, a DVD player or dishwasher, is it a good idea to plump for the most expensive brand, stick with the names you trust, or take a chance on the cheapest model and hope for the best?
Sunday, December 11, 2011
Solar Altoids iPhone/ iPod Charger
I love my iPhone 4 to death. I really do. Even if it sucks juice faster than a 1st grader at snack time and I often find myself on low power with a long train ride ahead of me.
I originally made my Altoids USB Charger to use with my iPhone, only to find that Apple being Apple doesn't let it's products play nice with generic USB chargers. I then set out on a long journey to find a cheap charger that would work with an iPhone 4. After sacrificing many a cheap Chinese charger to my garbage can I eventually found a great little circuit with the added bonus of having a retractable cable.
It's a cheap and easy project to put together and a great gift to give.
Time: 30-60 minutes
Cost: Under $20
Difficulty: Easy
Step 1What You Need
Parts:
Charging Circuit
2x AA Battery Holder
2x Rechargeable Batteries
1N914 Blocking Diode
Solar Cell greater than 4V
Stranded Wire
Tape
Optional:
Altoids Tin
Tools:
Soldering Iron
Solder
Hot Glue Gun
Wire Strippers
Protective Goggles
If you're interested in this project I have kits available on my website, www.mediagadjets.com, that have everything you need to make the charger. If you're not one for making things I sell premade chargers as well.
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