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Google Glass Assists Surgeons and Medical Students at Ohio State University

A group of surgeons at the Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center added to the usage of Google Glass during surgical procedures.

As reported by ABC news, Christopher Kaeding who is an orthopedic surgeon at OSU, used Glass for a standard surgical procedure.

When he first put them on, he said that it mildly disrupted his routine. “In surgery, you have a certain feel,” he told ABC News. “But I was surprised how quickly I felt comfortable with it.”

In this particular case, Glass’s purpose was to allow Christopher to join a Google Hangout,during the surgery. Also in the hangout were Robert Magnussen, an assistant professor of orthopaedics at OSU, as well as few of the medical school’s second year students.

Ryan Blackwell, one of those students, said that Glass can give students an insider’s perspective.

“Most students have shadowed a surgeon in the operating room, but you’re often stuck on the outside trying to get a glimpse of whatever you can,” he said. “But with Glass, you get that experience that weren’t able to get before.”

Magnussen adds that Glass’s filming ability can reach more than just a couple of students at a time. For medical educators, he sees it as a way of making the curriculum more involved. “Say we’re talking about the anatomy of the knee. Watching an actual knee surgery would liven up that lecture,” he said.

Both Blackwell and Magnussen have a few minor worries about Glass’s video quality and buffering. The location of Glass’s camera also isn’t ideal for surgery, making some of Kaeding’s incisions difficult to see. ” said Blackwell.

In addition, the short battery life may mean that Glass isn’t suited for certain surgical procedures that take a long time. While other doctors at OSU have said that Glass could also be used to display a patient’s X-rays, as well as both pathology reports and reference materials pertaining to the surgery. Though Glass has potential, it’s important to keep the focus on the patient.

Kaeding knows that Glass is still a prototype at this point and that there’s room for improvement. But there is one thing that even he can tell is a huge benefit this early on. “Once it’s on, it’s hands free,” he said. “You don’t have to break sterility so you won’t have to regown and reglove.”

This adds up to the usage of Google Glass, what do you think ?

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August 31, 2013
Xbox One Voice Commands Won’t Work For Everyone

After slashing the number of countries getting the Xbox One this year to just 13, Microsoft’s website shows that voice command for the Xbox One will only be available at launch in five countries – the US, UK, Canada, France and Germany.

As Videogamer spotted, the Xbox One website’s footnote reads: “Xbox voice commands will not be available in all markets on the product release date. Voice commands will be available at launch in US, UK, CA, FR, and DE.”

Microsoft’s tiny disclaimer doesn’t explain why the limited launch of voice interaction is necessary, but it might be related to the voice localization issues that previously resulted in delays for eight other European countries. Although, it could also be server load or production volume related.

Microsoft at E3 demonstrated how the Xbox One can be turned on by simply saying, “Xbox on”. And while Microsoft has since stepped back a bit from the lofty aspirations it carried into E3, there’s no question that voice controls feature largely in its plans for the future of the console. In fact, the Xbox One “Get the Facts” page specifically states that “advanced voice and motion control open up new game experiences like never before,” and that it can be turned on, off and controlled in various ways using voice commands.

While the Xbox One will still be usable in all of its launch markets, players simply won’t get a reaction if they buy the console from outside of the five supported regions.

Hindi voice commands soon please!

August 30, 2013
Samsung Starts Mass Production Of Advanced DDR4 Memory

Samsung announced today that it is mass producing DDR4 RAM modules in 16GB and 32GB capacities, following news that 16GB modules were being sampled back in July 2012. Samsung boasts that its modules support up to 2667Mbps transfer speeds, and that the 4Gb DDR4 memory chips used by the modules lower power consumption by 30 percent relative to comparable DDR3 chips.

The chips are expected to deliver a data transmission rate of 2.667 gigabits per second, which is 1.25x the speed achieved with 20nm-class DDR3 RAM.

“The adoption of ultra-high-speed DDR4 in next-generation server systems this year will initiate a push toward advanced premium memory across the enterprise,” said Young-Hyun Jun, executive vice president, memory sales and marketing, Samsung Electronics. “After providing cutting-edge performance with our timely supply of 16GB DDR3 earlier this year, we are continuing to extend the premium server market in 2013 and will now focus on higher density and added performance with 32GB DDR4, and contribute to even greater growth of the green IT market in 2014.”

In late 2012, JEDEC finalized the DDR4 specification, which promised more performance, reliablity and efficiency compared to current DDR3 modules. DDR4 DRAM will be capable of 1.6 GT/s (gigatransfers per second) to 3.2 GT/s per pin, while running at a lower 1.2 volts, down from the 1.5 volts required for DDR3 memory.

Samsung hasn’t specified when their DDR4 RAM modules will be available to purchase, or how much they’ll cost, but the company claims that through using their 4 Gb DDR4 chip, they’ve developed “industry’s largest lineup of products tailored to applications from servers to mobile devices”.

August 30, 2013
HTC Fetch : A Tiny Device To Help You Locate Your HTC One

HTC has unveiled a small Bluetooth 4.0 LE-powered accessory, aptly named HTC Fetch, that helps users find their lost phones or prevents them from leaving it behind.

It works via Bluetooth 4.0?s Low Energy protocol, which allows devices to stay paired for months at a time with no battery drain. The HTC Fetch itself can attach to a keychain or be slipped in a bag, and has only one button, which sounds an alarm on your phone if it is within 15 metres. It has a six month battery life, with a small user-replaceable battery compartment.

The whole thing sounds like a less network-connected Tile, which we wrote about earlier this year and has since raised hundreds of thousands of dollars. Fetch does have the advantage of pairing with your HTC phone via NFC, so no fumbling in the Bluetooth settings, but is otherwise a strange product that may not gain much traction.

HTC Fetch also sounds an alarm if you leave an area that your phone is located, and if the device does get lost or stolen, HTC Fetch updates the phone’s last location, which can be pinpointed through HTC’s website.

The keychain accessory is expected to retail for around $35, though no word on whether it is coming to India.

August 30, 2013
Samsung Galaxy Gear Control App Confirms NFC And Other Features

Samsung has already confirmed that its Galaxy Gear smartwatch would launch on September 4th, but that does not stop more details from leaking out. As the launch date comes near, we all now have a good idea of how the Galaxy Gear would look like, but this recent leak shows the mobile app for Smart Watch and gives us a better picture of how would the device work.

Evleaks posted screenshots of the Gear Manager, an app that is said to connect with the Galaxy Gear. The images mostly contain details from the past rumors, like the SM-V700 model number, app support and NFC pairing. There are also a couple of nifty features like the “find my watch” tool, while another tab shows an abstracted representation of the Samsung Galaxy Gear itself.

The unpacked event is less than a week away, so we will soon know what the final product will look like and what features will it bring to the consumers.

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August 30, 2013
Panasonic Showcases its New Range of VIERA LED Televisions and Projectors

Panasonic yesterday launched its new range of VIERA LED and Plasma Televisions in India. The new lineup consists of 4 new Smart VIERA-Home enabled Televisions, with a wide range of pricing options, ranging from INR 43,000 to 1,95,000.

Model number – Pricing

TH-L32E6D – 43,000

TH-L42E6D – 65,000

TH-P60S60D – 1,32,000

TH-L55DT60D- 1,95,000

The new lineup of TVs feature Panasonic’s ‘My Home Screen’ which detects the Users face and shows a personalized home screen, that enables you to watch TV and view your apps and Widgets on the side of the broadcast.

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The company claims that these televisions have a 100Hz backlighting and dot noise reduction which will enhance motion clarity and will be useful to improve standard definition content. These televisions also have the Swipe and Share feature which allows users to share content via any smart phone or tablet, and the new app even allows you to download any image that any one might have swiped on the TV. At one time upto 4 users can swipe and share images on the same TV using the new Smart Viera 2 App.

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The company also shared some new accessories like the touch pad controller which helps you to interact with your TV through your voice. The other one is the Touch Pen which allows us to edit, draw and save photos, this accessory can be used on the live broadcast as well. Below are three images, which shows the art made by the artist standing next to it, he even made a caricature of an audience member.

Panasonic has also launched 17 new Small and Home Office projectors. These projectors are PT-CW330 ulra-short-throw projectors and PT-TW330 normal short throw projectors. The new series includes PT-CW330, PT-CW240 and PT-CX300 as well as three interactive models that have pen capabilities PT-CW331R, PT-CW241R and PT-CX301R. The company claims all these projectors are suitable for classroom lectures, presentation, digital signage and more .

The PT-CW330 series gives up to 3100 lumens and the contrast ratio of 8000:1. These projectors generate an 80 inches display from less than 2 feet away, which prevents the shadows being cast by the presenters. Whereas, the PT-CW331R. PT-CW241R and PT-CX301R has built-in interactive features which enables two users to work together with the help of IR pens. The projector senses the movement of the pens and accordingly gives you an experience of using a touch screen, no matter where the projection is being projected.

The PT-CW330 series includes a built-in 10 watt speaker, and the company claims a upto 5,000 hour lamp replacement cycle. These projectors are also 3D ready, the price of this series ranges from 75,000 to 95,000 INR.

PT-TW330 series has 5 models from which two are interactive, the price ranges from 49,000 to 74,000 INR.

Panasonic also launched new projectors in the Portable Range Including the PT-LW271 series which are designed for the price sensitive volume zone market as per the company. This series comprises of the PT-LW271 with 2700 lumens, PT-LX351 with 3500 lumens, PT-LX300 with 3200 lumens and PT-LX270 with 2700 lumens. These projectors have a lamp replacement cycle of upto 10,000, when the projector is in auto mode, claims Panasonic. The new portable range of projectors come with HDMI ports and price ranges from 35,000 to 52,000 INR.

[toggle title=”Press Release “]Panasonic showcases its New Range of VIERA LED TVs and Portable

Range Interactive Ultra Short-Throw, Short throw and Portable 1-Chip

DLP™ Projectors

Panasonic has brought a world full of entertainment with its new series of Viera TVs. The new range

consist of models that have an attractive and slim line designs. This series of Panasonic LED TV’s

gives you superior audio output, for a wonderful cinematic experience and offers you various

other features which make them a lot more than just a Smart TV.

The new line up provides our customers with a wide range of pricing options so that each

customer can choose a suitable model at their own discretion. The new series start from the THL32E6D model which is available at Rs. 43,000. It goes up to TH-L42E6D available at Rs. 65,000,

the TH-P60S60D priced at Rs 1,32,000 to the highest priced model TH-L55DT60D available at Rs.

1,95,000.

Additional features like My Home Screen gives you a user-friendly experience by providing everything

you need in one place, combining the best of broadcast and internet in one space and an instant

access to the user’s favourite content. You can easily access the LED Television by the Voice

Interaction and Voice Guidance features which makes TV watching a fascinating experience and

gives the users a way to control their viewing conveniently. It also has 100Hz backlighting and

dot noise reduction which enhances its fast motion clarity and improves the standard definition of

broadcast content. It renders the individualistic functionality of the Swipe, Share & Back 2.0 feature

which one can utilize by linking a smartphone or tablet device to the TV. It renders the Panasonic

Viera Remote which lets you comfortably operate the Panasonic Viera TV. It provides a practical

usability as one can freely share content like photos, videos, and web pages with family and friends

and achieve easy operation. Touch Pen also adds to the unique features of the range allowing the

user to edit, draw & save photos even on a moving frame. These features establish the company’s

main motto of “Smart TV Made Easy”.

Continuing its focus on innovation and catering to the needs of its customers Panasonic has also

rolled out PT-CW330 Series of ultra-short-throw projectors and PT-TW330 series of normal short

throw projectors. The new series includes the PT-CW330, PT-CW240, PT-CX300 as well as three
interactive models that have dual pen capabilities, the PT-CW331R, PT-CW241R and PT-CX301R.

All of these projectors are well suited for a host of applications where space is limited and high image

quality is critical, including classroom lectures, corporate presentations, digital signage and more.

With up to 3,100 lumens and a contrast ratio of 8,000:1, the PT-CW330 Series produces crisp, clear

images. Models PT-CW330, PT-CW240 and PT-CW331R are able to generate an 80” diagonal image

from less than 2 feet away, delivering large image projection in confined spaces, without the fear of

shadows being cast by presenters.

The PT-CW331R, PT-CW241R and PT-CX301R built-in interactive features enables two users to

simultaneously write on the image using IR pens that deliver smooth and natural lines. The result is

an engaging classroom or corporate experience, without requiring a dedicated interactive whiteboard.

PT-CW330 Series projectors include a built in 10 Watt speaker, up to 5,000 hour lamp replacement

cycle

and CrestronRoomView™ compatibility. The projectors are also 3D capable, ideal for

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classroom education, special projection displays in exhibitions and digital signage. The price for

CW330 series range from Rs. 75,000 to Rs.95, 0000

PT-TW330 series has 5 models out of which two are interactive .The price ranges from Rs.49, 000 to

74,000.

Further strengthening the model line, Panasonic India announced the new portable range of 1 Chip

DLP projectors, The PT-LW271 Series meant for price sensitive volume zone market.The PT-LW271

Series is comprised of the PT-LW271 with 2,700 lumens and WXGA resolution, PT-LX351 with 3,500

lumens and XGA resolution, PT-LX300 with 3,200 lumens and XGA resolution and PT-LX270 with

2,700 lumens and XGA resolution. Most attractive is the 10,000 hrs maximum Lamp replacement

cycle, when the projector is set to auto mode, thus reducing the total cost of ownership by a huge

amount. Along with a high contrast ratio of up to 4000:1 and equipped with HDMI input, the PTLW271 Series delivers superb basic performance in a compact and lightweight body. Combining

mobility and flexibility with quality and performance, the PT-LW271 series is perfect for the modern

business. The price for PT-LW271 series ranges from Rs.35, 000 to 52,000.[/toggle]

August 30, 2013
Nokia 515 Announced : 2.4″ Display, Aluminum Body

Nokia today announced the Nokia 515 feature phone, with an Aluminum body.

The new phone is a candybar “wrapped in lightweight aluminum,” and reportedly “combines the best of Nokia – contemporary design, high quality materials and top performance.”

The Nokia 515 uses Nokia’s Series 40 UI, and features: a 2.4 inch QVGA display with Gorilla Glass 2, HSDPA, Mail for Exchange, Nokia Slam sharing service, Nokia XpressBrowser, 5MP rear camera with the ability to shoot in Panorama mode, MicroSD card support, and a 1,200 mAh battery.

The battery life is being touted as an unbelievable 38 days for the single sim variant. The price of the Nokia 515 has been set at $150. No word yet on Indian pricing and availability. We’ll let you know soon.

August 29, 2013
Skype Developing 3D Video Calls

Skype has said that it has developed a method for making 3-D video calls–but is being held back by the tech found in consumer devices.

Microsoft’s corporate vice-president for Skype, Mark Gillett, told the BBC this week that the company had recently achieved the futuristic-sounding scenario in a lab, although it could be many years before the technology is rolled out to businesses.

“We’ve done work in the labs looking at the capability of 3D-screens and 3D-capture,” Gillet said.

“We’ve seen a lot of progress in screens and a lot of people now buy TVs and computer monitors that are capable of delivering a 3D image, but the capture devices are not yet there. As we work with that kind of technology you have to add multiple cameras to your computer, precisely calibrate them and point them at the right angle.

“We have it in the lab, we know how to make it work and we’re looking at the ecosystem of devices and their capability to support it in order to make a decision when we might think about bringing something like that to market.”

That might even be a barrier to ever seeing 3D video over Skype, as technology manufacturers might decide that there is not enough interest in the format.

Gillett also told BBC that Skype will likely offer 1080p ”super-high definition” video call resolution to devices other than the upcoming Xbox One.

August 29, 2013
Android Vice President Hugo Barra Leaves For Xiaomi

Hugo Barra, VP of Product Management for Android, is leaving his post at Google and heading to Chinese smartphone manufacturer Xiaomi. This news was first reported by AllThingsD, then later confirmed by Google.

Hugo Barra confirmed the news himself on his Google+ account.

“In a few weeks, I’ll be joining the Xiaomi team in China to help them expand their incredible product portfolio and business globally — as Vice President, Xiaomi Global,” he wrote.

Xiaomi is considered to be the “Apple of China” and makes mobile devices that run off the Android platform, so Barra won’t be completely distant from the OS he helped enthusiastically build. There’s no word yet on what the specific role Barra will play at Xiaomi.

Android, indisputably one of the most important endeavors at Google, has been undergoing some upheaval. In March, Andy Rubin, who guided the mobile software to be the world’s most popular over Apple, stepped down to “start a new chapter at Google.”

A Google spokesperson stated that “We wish Hugo Barra the best. We’ll miss him at Google and we’re excited that he is staying within the Android ecosystem.” Hugo Barra has been with Google since March of 2008. That’s a big position Google has to fill.

August 29, 2013
Nokia Asha 502 And 503 Specs Leaked

Nokia Asha 501 is one of the best sellers in Nokia’s stable, and now as per rumors, Nokia is planning for two new devices in the same segment Nokia Asha 502 and Asha 503.

“Thisisnokia” reportes, that the Nokia Asha 502 will feature a polycarbonate design, is likely to be slimmer and lighter and will have a 3.2 to 3.5-inch scratch resistant display. The RAM could be in the range of 128 to 512 MB while the processor is expected to be 1 or 1.2GHz. The Asha 502 is also said to support 3G connectivity, the feature that was missing on the Asha 501 along with a 5-megapixel rear camera with the new Nokia Camera app for Asha devices.

Whereas, the alleged Nokia asha 503 is also said to feature a polycarbonate and glass design with a display around 3.2 to 3.4-inches. It could be powered by a 1 or 1.5GHz processor with a GPU and RAM could be in the range of 128 to 512MB.

Both of these rumored devices are supposed to work on 3G and also have dual sim capabilities. If the above information is true, one feature everyone would expect these phones to have is Whatsapp support which was missing on the Asha 501.

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August 29, 2013
Report : Apple Buys Data Compression Startup AlgoTrim

Swedish news agency Rapidus reports (viaTechCrunch) that Apple has acquired AlgoTrim for an undisclosed sum.

Apple has already reportedly acquired 6 start-ups in this year. AlgoTrim is the number 7. Apple has not given any comments till now about this acquisition.

AlgoTrim is a software firm that develops advanced solutions for mobile devices to maximize their performance in the area of data compression, mobile imaging, video, and computer graphics. As depicted by its name, firm develops such compression algorithms that use less bandwidth, power and memory and faster image processing specially JPEG ones.

AlgoTrim mostly use faster codec solutions in its mobile softwares that are best in the market. Apple has already acquired another Swedish face recognition firm, Polar Rose and 3D mapping company, C3.

But it’s not hard to think of benefits of AlgoTrim’s technology for a company like Apple. Squeezing the file size of software updates could be a big plus for Apple, whose App Store must constantly issue numerous updates to countless apps. And any technology built into iOS that could render images on the screen faster would be a boon for any app that shows graphics — which is to say almost any app ever written.

Last year, AlgoTrim reported a revenue of 3.0 million USD, with an net income before taxes of EUR -1.1 million. Until now, AloTrim has been focused mostly on Android development.

August 28, 2013
Google Drops Nexus 4 Price To $199 For 8GB And $249 For 16GB

In what will undoubtedly be seen as a way to clear inventory before the inevitable launch of a successor, Google has lowered the price of the Nexus 4 to an astounding $199 (Rs. 13,400) and $249 (Rs.16,750).

Reaching that hallowed $199 price point is an incredible feat for Google, since it has yet to penetrate the mainstream market with its Nexus line. These prices will no doubt send other OEMs scrambling to do the same before the holiday season, as this is clearly the best deal for a high-end smartphone.

Regardless of the reason, this is an amazing deal for anyone looking at a new smartphone. With a quad-core processor, a 720p display, 2GB of RAM, a 2100mAh battery, an 8MP camera and the very latest version of stock Android, the Nexus 4 is a great device at any price. This just makes it better.

However, this price drop seems targeted for the US region, as there has been no news whether we will see the prices of the Nexus 4 in India reduced to match their US counterparts. At present, the 16GB Nexus 4 is priced at about Rs 25,990 in the Indian market.

Even with the outrageous condition of the Rupee at the moment, ordering a Nexus 4 from the US seems like a far better option than buying one from here.

Let us know what you think in the comments section below.

August 28, 2013
HTC Building Its Own Mobile OS

Rumours of HTC creating their own operating system has been floating around for a couple years. Back in September of 2011, HTC Co-founder and chairman Cher Wang, stated “We can use any OS we want. We are able to make things different from our rivals on the second or third layer of a platform. Our strength lies in understanding an OS, but it does not mean that we have to produce an OS.”

HTC currently relies heavily on the Android OS, plus puts its unique spin with its Sense UI, but this dependance an US-based Google is rumoured to slow. According to a report in the Wall Street Journal, HTC, with the assistance from the Chinese government, will forge ahead and produce their own mobile operating system that’s ‘specifically for Chinese consumers.’ Apparently this initiative is part of a bigger play by the government “to encourage the development of a unique local software ecosystem to reduce reliance on Western companies.”

The WSJ report says it isn’t clear whether the mobile OS will be entirely proprietary or built on top of Android — as just like Acer, HTC is part of Google’s Open Handset Alliance, and that means it needs to abide by certain rules laid down by Google.

Acer last year built a phone for China’s Alibaba but it was squelched at the last minute due Google’s intervention. Google even suggested that Acer wouldn’t be allowed to build future Android phones if it moved forward with the Alibaba phone launch. Given that HTC’s smartphone focus is built on Android — it only makes a few Windows Phone devices — the company isn’t in a position to anger Google.

The ambitious reported move by HTC comes as it has been struggling financially. CEO Peter Chou said in the company’s recent second-quarter earnings call that HTC is expecting Q3 revenue to decline as much as 29.3 percent from the amount of revenue it posted in Q2.

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August 28, 2013
Samsung launches 7-inch Galaxy Tab 3 Kids edition

Samsung has announced Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Kids, a tablet specifically designed for children. Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Kids will come preloaded with educational and fun apps for kids and an all new Kid’s Store.

“It’s no secret that kids are using technology more than ever before,” said JK Shin, CEO and Head of IT & Mobile Communication at Samsung Electronics. “We saw an opportunity to create a device just for kids that provides them with an intuitive, fun and kid-friendly user experience filled with rich, interactive and educational content that parents will love.”

The tablet has a 7-inch screen with 1024×600 pixel resolution and runs on a 1.2GHz dual-core processor. It has 1 GB RAM, 8GB of internal storage expandable up to 32 GB. The tablet has a dual cameras, the camera in the front is 1.3 MP and the back is 3 MP. Tab 3 Kids runs on Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and has a 4,000mAh battery.

Galaxy Tab 3 Kids includes a Time Management feature that will allow parents to set specific time period for use, once the set period is up, a password protected lock screen will appear, requiring a parent or an adult to enter the password to unlock the device. This tool is aimed at restricting the time children spend on the device. The device is available in yellow color and weighs 302 grams.

The tablet also has a kids case featuring a child-friendly grip and multiple stand options. The case also comes equipped with an easy-to-grip C Pen. Pricing is not available yet. The specs of this device may not mean anything to a kid, but can be useful for the buyers before they gift it to the naughty ones. This seems like a good initiative from Samsung.

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[toggle title=”Press Release “]SEOUL, Korea – August 27, 2013 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a leader in mobile technology and digital solutions, today announced the Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Kids, a tablet built specifically for kids with the educational tools and safety features parents want.

“It’s no secret that kids are using technology more than ever before,” said JK Shin, CEO and Head of IT & Mobile Communication at Samsung Electronics. “We saw an opportunity to create a device just for kids that provides them with an intuitive, fun and kid-friendly user experience filled with rich, interactive and educational content that parents will love.”

Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Kids comes pre-loaded with top ranked kid’s apps and brand new Kid’s Store aimed at driving the educational possibilities of technology for kids. Pre-loaded content includes educational, games, entertainment and e-book apps. The tablet also offers parents the ability to select the apps they want their kids to have access to using the Application Manager.

Developed with kids’ best interests at the forefront, Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Kids also includes a Time Management feature that allows parents to set specific time periods for use. When the designated use time is up, a password protected lock screen appears, requiring a parent or adult to enter the password to unlock the device. This tool will help parents ensure the time their children spend on smart devices is balanced.

With 1.2GHz dual processor, 1GB RAM, 3 megapixel front-facing camera and 1.3 megapixel rear-facing camera, Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Kids has the power and performance you would expect from a Samsung GALAXY tablet, designed to provide kids with an exciting, interactive experience.

A Kids Case featuring a kids-friendly grip and multiple stand options will also be available for the Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Kids. The case also comes equipped with an easy-to-grip C Pen, providing fun drawing capabilities without the possibility of leaving marks on other objects.

The Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 Kids will be available in Korea in early September and subsequently available across China, Europe, U.S., Africa, South America and South East Asia. The availability of applications through Kids Samsung Apps will vary by market.
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August 28, 2013
iOS 7 To Be Launched On September 10

September 10 is the date we’re currently marking in the diaries for the iPhone 5S and 5C reveal, and that may have just been reinforced by a claim that we’ll see the release of iOS 7 that very same day.

According to an email sent to developers from Nuance, the company behind Siri, the general availability date for iOS 7 is set for September 10.

The Next Web contributing writer Owen Williams posted the below email from Nuance to his personal blog, it reads:

As you are probably aware, iOS 7 GA will be released on September 10th.

The NDEV Program has pre-qualified that SpeechKit 1.4.5 works properly on iOS 7, but we encourage you to conduct own testing to ensure that when the upgrade happens, your Nuance speech services continue to work seamlessly.

It asked developers using its API to conduct testing to ensure that their services work on iOS 7 even though its SpeechKit 1.4.5 is pre-qualified to work properly on iOS 7. Nuance is the voice recognition focused company which has also worked on Siri, Apple’s intelligent voice assistant.

Historically, Apple has released iOS Golden Master versions to developers on the same day as the announcement of new iPhones, giving developers time to test their apps with the final version of the new iOS before its release it to the general public a couple of days before the launch of the new iPhone.

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August 27, 2013