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Google just released a new revision to mobile search app for the iOS, focusing on improvements to iPad users. Prima-focus on seeing results side-by-side, adding instant previews and Google instant, along with full screen browsing and access to Google Apps.
Those lucky few who bought the first lot of Galaxy Nexus/s are complaining of issues left right and center. First there was an issue of unfinished units being shipped to customers , which was readily fixed and the units replaced. Now people are complaining of erratic volume control issues. Every time a user receives an email or any sort of iteration from a 900MHz frequency the volume control goes haywire.Check the video for a proper demo.
Two phones, multiple battle grounds and various areas of testing. The Motorola Defy Plus in one corner and the Sony Ericsson Xperia Active in the other, the two phones that appear superior in their fields. The true definition of a rugged phone is one that can withstand tortures of daily activities and more.
Both the Xperia Active and the Defy + are made to withstand certain levels of torture, with rugged accents in both their constructions, both devices fared well in waterproof testing. The Motorola Defy + is more of a mans phone, with the industrial looks and design, the strength to withstand drops and scratches. The device is a step above the Active which is not designed to withstand drops as the backpanel scratches and withers easily . Both devices have a gorilla glass front, the Active however has a tuff display which comes preloaded with a impact sheet and a scratch protector. The Defy + has a true full feature gorilla display which does not even need a screen protector to prevent scratches or impacts.
We prefer the looks of the Defy + as a rugged phone, and the fact that it has a much larger display makes it a little bit more attractive. The Active has its own charm and can been seen as a pretty and small device, a possible option for the outgoing ladies.
DEVICE |
Sony Ericsson Xperia Active |
Motorola Defy + |
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| Availability | Announced on | June 2011 | August 2011 |
| Available | September 2011 | October 2011 | |
| Battery | Capacity | 1200mAh | 1700 mAh |
| Standby Time | 350 hours | 384 hours | |
| Talk Time | 6 hours | 7 hours | |
| Type | Lithium Ion | Lithium Polymer | |
| CPU | Speed | 1GHz | 1GHz |
| Type | Qualcomm MSM8255 | TI OMAP 3620 | |
| Camera | Main | 5mp (2592×1944) | 5mp (2592×1944) |
| Video | 720p | 720p | |
| Connectivity & Data | Bluetooth | 2.1 + EDR | v2.1 A2DP EDR |
| EDGE | Class 32, 236.8 kbits | Class 12 | |
| GPRS | Class 32, 88 kbps | Class 12 (4+1/3+2/2+3/1+4 slots), 32 – 48 kbps | |
| GPS | yes | ||
| HSCSD | HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps | HSDPA 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 2 Mbps | |
| USB | 2.0 microUSB | 2.0 microUSB | |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; DLNA | Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n; DLNA | |
| Display | Colors | 16.8 million | 16.8 million |
| Resolution | 320×480 pixels | 480×854 pixels | |
| Size | 3 inches | 3.7 inches | |
| Type | LCD capacitive touchscreen | TFT capacitive touchscreen | |
| General | 2G Network | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Network | HSDPA 900, 2100 OR HSDPA 850, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 900, 2100 OR HSDPA 850, 2100 OR HSDPA 850, 1900 | |
| Alias | ST17i, ST17a | Defy+ | |
| Form Factor | CandyBar | CandyBar | |
| Price Range | |||
| Memory | Call record | Unlimited | |
| Card Slot | microSD, up to 32 GB, 2 GB included | microSD, up to 32 GB, 2 GB included | |
| Internal | 320MB, 1GB ROM | 2 GB | |
| Phonebook | Unlimited entries | ||
| Ram | 512MB | 512MB | |
| Operating System | Type | Android | Android |
| Version | 2.3 | 2.3 | |
| Other Features | Misc Features | Wet finger tracking, ANT+, Water and dust resistant | |
| Size and Weight | Width | 55.0 mm (2.15 inches) | 59.0 mm (2.30 inches) |
| Height | 92.0 mm (3.59 inches) | 107.0 mm (4.17 inches) | |
| Depth | 16.5 mm (0.64 inches) | 13.4 mm (0.52 inches) | |
| Weight | 110 grams (3.9 ounces) | 118 grams (4.1 ounces) |
Both devices have a 5 MP camera with LED flash, both have 720p video quality with fairly decent and frame loss capture. The cameras are autofocus and the camera on the Xperia Active performs well, especially outdoors. Both devices come with their own variants on the camera app and the one on the Xperia outshines the one on the Defy. The defy + also lacks a front facing camera for video calls over Voip.
The multimedia experience is somewhat of a dilemma, on one hand you have a larger display and a very loud speaker of the Defy+ and on the other hand you have a small display with a very vivid mobile Bravia engine and a good sounding speaker on the Xperia Active. The Defy+ also has a large resolution making the image and text quality on the device much better.
Both devices performed well in video streaming and playback and were able to sustain a good overall experience, Playing back almost all sorts of media files.
The Motorola Defy + and the Xperia Active both have solid phone capabilities, except we noticed that the Defy+ proved to be the strong one in this challenge, the network and call quality for the Defy +was excellent and there were no dropped calls whatsoever. The Defy + also showed off excellent WiFi strength compared to the weak WiFi on the Xperia Active.
The Xperia Active faced some dropped calls and intermittent connectivity issues, not enough to worry us. The WiFi was weak and the company claims that its due to the dual layer shielding on the Active.
| Defy + | Xperia Active | |
| Phone calls 2G | 6 Hours | 4.5 Hours |
| Phone calls 3G | 4.5 Hours | 3 – 3.5 Hours |
| Internet Surf over Wifi | 9.5 Hours |
7 Hours |
| Internet Surf over data | 4 Hours | 3.55 Hours |
| Video Playback | upto 7 Hours | upto 5 Hours |
The Motorola Defy Plus comes with a custom UI on top of Android 2.3, called the MOTOBLUR it socializes your friends, pics, emails, messages, and Facebook, and Twitter happenings. MOTOBLUR syncs them all, with continuous updates and back ups. For Sony Ericsson its called TimeScape, a similar experience plus the good looks of the UI. The overview feature shows off a nice jiggly animation to look at all home screens. The device powers off with the old CRT-TV animation for Gingerbread. Where as, the icons and widgets on the MOTOBLUR are old looking and jagged, remind us of the days of the CRT TV.
The included accessories in the Xperia Active at first seem like a positive, but later out turn out to be meh!. The included extra cover is possibly the only great bit of accessory in the Active, the LiveView watch /clip is an added notification panel with a touchscreen that lets you control music and look at notifications. But guess what its not water resistant or dust proof, so much for outdoor activities. It does come with a host of straps and clips , but since the LiveView does not hold charge or connect properly to the device, you will ignore it more than use it. The Active also comes with a pre installed Screen Protector.
Well both phones have their plus points and downsides, We feel unless you really have a need for a rugged phone, getting some other device would be a better idea simply because of the specs that you would get. If you do need a rugged phone you need to decide between a larger screen or a smoother UI, a industrial vs a playful design. Included add-ons and goodies may or may not mean anything to you, they didn’t to us, especially because they weren’t useful.
We found the Defy Plus a better device, with better looks, battery backup, larger display and overall appeal as a rugged device- it screams Tough Book – Tough Phone!
In an interesting turn of events Motorola Stockholders have changed their judgement over the Google Motorola Deal.
We are pleased and gratified by the strong support we have received from our stockholders, with more than 99 percent of the voting shares voting in support of the transaction, We look forward to working with Google to realize the significant value this combination will bring to our stockholders and all the new opportunities it will provide our dedicated employees, customers, and partners.
-Motorola Mobility CEO Sanjay Jha
Google intends to use the tens of thousands of patents it will control as a result of the merger as a new line of defense in a series of patent battles between its various Android partners and aggressively litigious companies like Apple and Microsoft.
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Motorola Mobility Stockholders Approve Merger with Google
Nov. 17, 2011
LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – Nov. 17, 2011 – Motorola Mobility Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MMI) (“Motorola Mobility”) today announced that at the Company’s Special Meeting of Stockholders held today, stockholders voted overwhelmingly to approve the proposed merger with Google Inc. (NASDAQ: GOOG) (“Google”).
Approximately 99 percent of the shares voting at today’s Special Meeting of Stockholders voted in favor of the adoption of the merger agreement, which represented approximately 74 percent of Motorola Mobility’s total outstanding shares of common stock as of the October 11, 2011 record date for the Special Meeting.
Sanjay Jha, chairman and CEO of Motorola Mobility, said, “We are pleased and gratified by the strong support we have received from our stockholders, with more than 99 percent of the voting shares voting in support of the transaction. We look forward to working with Google to realize the significant value this combination will bring to our stockholders and all the new opportunities it will provide our dedicated employees, customers, and partners.”
As previously announced on August 15, 2011, Motorola Mobility and Google entered into a definitive agreement for Google to acquire Motorola Mobility for $40.00 per share in cash, or a total of approximately $12.5 billion. The Company previously disclosed that it expected the merger to close by the end of 2011 or early 2012. While the Company continues to work to complete the transaction as expeditiously as possible, given the schedule of regulatory filings, it currently believes that the close is expected to occur in early 2012. It is important to note however, that the merger is subject to various closing conditions, and it is possible that the failure to timely meet such conditions or other factors outside of the Company’s control could delay or prevent the Company from completing the merger altogether.
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Airtel and Aircel have begun Pre orders for the iPhone 4S. The device which both companies claim is going to be the most selling iPhone ever is the fastest iPhone to be launched in India.
The device is also expected to hit Retail store Factory Unlocked starting December.
Hit the Link Below to check it out
[Airtel]
Qualcomm has confirmed that it will launch Snapdragon chips to support the Windows 8 architecture. CEO Paul Jacobs confirmed that his company is working with Microsoft in an effort to deploy Windows 8-powered computers that run on Qualcomm’s ARM-based Snapdragon processors.
We’re going to see some interesting stuff going on,Windows 8 on ARM is a big opportunity
-CEO Paul Jacobs, Qualcomm
The task is not going to be easy since all apps and the whole windows architecture is designed to run on x86 processors. The applications will need to be rewritten to work on ARM processors.
Not tastefully satisfied with the recently launched Nokia 710 and Nokia 800, Then Nokia still has a few other number up its sleep. Poof and here is the Nokia Lumia 900, code-named Ace, is expected to feature a 4.3-inch ClearBlack AMOLED display, a 1.4GHz processor and an 8-megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics.
Yet another music service launched, yet another disappointing story for India. The company is partnering with Universal, EMI, Sony Music and no less than 23 independent labels on the service that covers about 13 million songs in total, 8 million of which are available today.
Google Music will have a number of exclusive offerings from the labels, including concerts from the likes of The Rolling Stones, Coldplay, Pearl Jam and The Dave Matthews Band, and the exclusive debut of Busta Rhymes’ latest album. The DIY-like software allows virtually anyone to sell and price their music,, brilliant for upcoming Artists.
Here is hoping this one arrives in India as promised.
Samsung Execs during launch had said that they expect to move at least a 100,000 units of the mammoth device by New Year 2012. The company seems disappointed with current sales and is expanding its publicity expenses to move out targets.
The sales have been slow, much lower than we expected at launch. We are pushing out more and more ad campaigns. The sales on the Note will directly affect our efforts on future flagship devices” Said a top level exec, handling the Samsung Mobile Division
The company currently stands at number one in India, as the most loved smartphone brand. The impact of companies like HTC and Motorola have been immense on Samsung. Now with the iPhone 4S arriving sooner the folks at Sammy seem a bit worried.
The HTC Sensation XE is the first phone in India with the Beats Audio integration with HTC. The device is a standard HTC Sensation on heavy steroids. Watch our video below and stay tuned for the full review and comparison with industry standards.
The device is an easy way for the company to revive the dying sales of their flagship phones from companies like Samsung.
Rs. 35,500/-
1.5 GHz, dual core
(Special cable required for HDMI connection.)
Android™ with HTC Sense™
A whole new range of ultra books from HP reinforce their future in the domain. The new Folio notebooks/ultrabooks start at $900 and come standard with a 128GB mSATA SSD and a backlit keyboard. The battery life is estimated at 9 hours. The new Folio has a 13.3-inch (1366 x 768) display, TPM circuitry as an option and a Core i5-2467M processor, 4GB of RAM, a six-cell battery and HP’s CoolSense technology.It also has the now standard HDMI, Ethernet, USB 2.0 and 3.0, a memory card reader and a combined headphone / mic socket.
Its not as slender as the other competition, at 18mm at its thinner and wiggling in at 3.3 pounds this machine is fairly bulky.
[toggle title_open=”Press Release” title_closed=”Press Release” hide=”yes” border=”yes” style=”default” excerpt_length=”0″ read_more_text=”Read More” read_less_text=”Read Less” include_excerpt_html=”no”]HP Unveils Its First Business Ultrabook, Offering Industry’s Best Battery Life
HP Folio13 designed to bridge gap between professional and personal life
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 16, 2011 – HP today introduced its first business Ultrabook, which features a thin and light design, strong security options and a responsive solid state hard drive for the ultimate mobile experience.
The HP Folio13 also delivers up to 9.0 hours of battery life, the highest performance available among Ultrabook devices currently on the market.
With battery life to get you through the workday, users are no longer saddled with carrying power adapters to charge their notebook PC. Plus, a wide array of ports, including Ethernet, eliminates the need to carry dongles. Mobile professionals can now stay productive and get through their entire business day – from home to business and back home – with only the HP Folio13.
Measuring less than 18 millimeters thin and utilizing an ultraslim 13.3- inch diagonal high-definition (HD) BrightView display, the HP Folio13 weighs just 3.3 pounds. It combines the cool industrial design found on consumer products with the security and usability business users demand.
Powered by the latest Intel® Core processors, the HP Folio13 also includes Intel Rapid Start Technology, which gets your system up and running fast to help you save time.
The HP Folio13 includes a backlit keyboard for mobile users who work in low-light conditions. A full array of ports, including RJ-45 and USB 3.0, allows users greater flexibility to connect to the information they need. The HP Folio13 also includes a solid state drive (SSD) with 128 GB of storage for fast response times and increased reliability.
An optional TPM Embedded Security Chip protects data in email as well as information on the hard drive for security-conscious users.
The HP Folio13 features HP CoolSense technology, which uses advanced hardware and intelligent software for a noticeably cooler notebook. The notebook also includes an HP Imagepad for highly accurate, advanced multitouch gesture support.
Additional features include an HP TrueVision HD Webcam for brighter, cleaner HD images, and Dolby Advanced Audio.
The HP Folio13 also can be configured with a range of Microsoft Windows® 7 operating systems, including Windows 7 Professional. A three-year limited warranty is available through an optional HP Care Pack.
Users who need a desktop-like environment or additional audio, video, network and USB connectivity can connect the HP Folio13 to the optional HP USB 2.0 dock.
Pricing and availability
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Information to HTC’s next super smartphone has been leaked and according to sources close to Engadget the device will look as pictured in the image. The rumor is still a rumor and there is no confirmation to what the final device may be. Rumored specs include 2.5GHz APQ8064 CPU along with 1GB of RAM, a 4.5-inch 720p HD display. The device will come with Ice Cream Sandwich pre-installed with Sense UI (version 4.0 ) and have 32GB of internal storage space, an 1,830mAh battery, Beats Audio, Bluetooth 4.0, an 8MP rear camera with dual LED flash, 1080p video capture and a 1.3MP front-facing cam.
Zeta is said to measure at 109.8 x 60.9 x 9.8mm (4.32 x 2.4 x 0.39 inches) and weigh 5.15 ounces (146g). Super-power-phone it is! Oh Zeta – Zeta, Oh HTC – HTC why do you tease us?
[Engadget]
All reports point to plus , iGyaan reported back on october 25 that the iPhone 4s would come to India in November. Today we have confirmed reports that India will get the iPhone 4S on Nov 25 with preorders beginning 18th october on network resellers like Aircel and Airtel. What we need to see is whether the iPhone will be factory unlocked or tied to the networks.
A fully Carrier independent version of the device will be available at Reliance iStores beginning December. A company spokesperson said that the stocks have already arrived in India and logistics and deliveries are being worked out.
“We are very excited about the iPhone 4S in India, we expect to move out large numbers especially hinting towards the Holiday season and New Year”
–Rahul Pradhan (iStore’s North India Marketing)
If you missed it the Original report can be found here along with our very own unboxing of the device here. Stay tuned for the Full review
HP has completely shut down claims of the shut down of the laptop business with the announcement of the new Envy Series. The new laptops feature an all new design that will appeal to the global market. All Envy machines come with machine billed aluminum shells with Beats audio integration from the design start.
The new HP ENVY notebook PCs are planned to be available in the United States on Dec. 7. The HP ENVY 15 has a starting price of $1,099.99 whereas the HP ENVY 17 has a starting price of $1,249.99 and the 17 3D starts $1,599.99.
All of the three new Envy Machines feature HD radiance display (1080p on 17″) and a luminescent intelligent wake up backlit keyboard, which is powered by a proximity sensor that detects your hand and wakes up the keyboard.
The 17 inch Envy has an option of 128GB SSD and 2 individual 1TB hard drives. The base-level Envy 15 has a Core i5-2430M CPU, 6GB of RAM, a 500GB 7,200RPM hard drive, 1366 x 768 display, Bluetooth, Intel Wireless Display, a slot-loading DVD burner and AMD Radeon HD graphics . HDMI and DisplayPort, two USB 3.0 sockets and one USB 2.0, 76Wh battery giving a total work time of 8 hours.
Envy 17 base has a Core i5-2430 CPU, 6GB of RAM, Bluetooth, WiDi, DVD burner and AMD graphics, a 750GB 7,200RPM drive and standard 1080p Radiance display. A 91Wh battery with nine and a half hours of workable time. Two DisplayPorts and one HDMI , Three USB 3.0 sockets along with one USB 2.0. The Envy 17 3D starts with the same Core i5 CPU, along with 8GB of RAM, a 750GB 7,200RPM drive, AMD Radeon HD graphics, a six-cell battery, Bluetooth, WiDi, a Blu-ray player and one pair of active shutter glasses.
[toggle title_open=”Press Release” title_closed=”Press Release” hide=”yes” border=”yes” style=”default” excerpt_length=”0″ read_more_text=”Read More” read_less_text=”Read Less” include_excerpt_html=”no”]HP Debuts New ENVY Notebook PCs
PALO ALTO, Calif., Nov. 16, 2011 – HP today introduced redesigned HP ENVY notebooks PCs that exude power, performance, advanced technologies and precision craftsmanship.
– The new HP ENVY 15 and HP ENVY 17 deliver blistering performance and optimal sound experience in a timeless design that includes an all-metal chassis with rounded edges in a classic black and silver finish, accented by subtle red details.
– The HP ENVY 17 3D offers the best 3-D visual experience in a notebook PC.
The company also introduced two wireless accessories – HP Wireless Audio and the HP Wi-Fi Touch Mouse X7000.
Timeless design, powerful performance
Featuring a new HP Radiance Backlit keyboard, the HP ENVY notebooks provide outstanding illumination using individual LEDs dedicated to each keycap. The keyboard also works with an advanced proximity sensor to illuminate when it detects a user approaching the notebook and deactivate after the user leaves.
With six powerful speakers and a subwoofer, the HP ENVY notebooks deliver an optimal sound experience, featuring Beats Audio, an exclusive, high-performance technology developed by HP and Beats by Dr. Dre. A new aluminum analog volume dial acts as a visual design cue, working seamlessly with the Beats Audio Manager so users can easily and precisely adjust audio levels.
The HP ENVY 15 and ENVY 17 provide the powerful performance needed for even the most demanding tasks, with optional Intel® Quad Core and AMD Mobility Radeon HD graphic processors. With optional 3×3 wireless technology, the HP ENVY notebooks offer up to three times the speed and twice the range of typical network connections.
The ENVY 15 and ENVY 17 are available with optional Radiance Full HD Infinity displays – either 15.6-inch diagonal or 17.3-inch diagonal, respectively. Radiance displays offer higher resolution, richer color, better brightness and wider viewing angles than traditional notebook displays. The ENVY 17 display boasts 50 percent greater brightness than standard.
With support for HDMI and full-size DisplayPorts, users can connect up to three external displays. The ENVY 17 also offers an advanced option with support for a 128-gigabyte mSATA SSD and up to two 1-terabyte hard drives. The ENVY 15 boasts up to 9 hours of battery life, while the ENVY 17 can achieve up to 9.5 hours in ideal conditions.
Other innovations featured in both ENVY notebooks include HP CoolSense technology, which automatically adjusts performance and internal fan settings for a noticeably cooler PC, and HP ImagePad, for precise multifinger touch navigation.
Fast boot and resume times, a performance-tuned software image that includes two full years of preinstalled Norton Internet Security, and a dedicated concierge phone line for technical support deliver a premium experience to ENVY users.
Superb 3-D viewing experience
For those seeking the ultimate multimedia experience, the HP ENVY 17 3D offers the best 3-D visual experience in a notebook PC. In addition to all the features of the ENVY 17, the ENVY 17 3D provides 1080p full high-definition (HD) viewing along with improved viewing angles and color gamut for all 2-D and 3-D content.
HP 3D Active Shutter Glasses provide a seamless viewing experience by wirelessly synchronizing each frame of the 3-D content between the display and glasses, resulting in crisp 3-D Blu-ray viewing as all 3-D content appears in full HD resolution.
Superior wireless technology
The new HP Wireless Audio and HP Wi-Fi Touch Mouse X7000 deliver the best in convenience and design.
Using the same technology integrated into the new HP ENVY notebooks, HP Wireless Audio transforms a notebook or desktop PC into a full home audio system. Users can stream uncompressed audio to up to four external devices or directly to any KleerNet device. Advanced tri-band connectivity reduces interference, lag time and latency for the highest sound quality. The thumb-sized dongle attaches to any PC and the tiny receiver attaches to legacy speakers through its two analog or two digital ports.
An ideal companion to the new HP ENVY notebooks, the HP Wi-Fi Touch Mouse X7000 features a sculpted shape and glossy black finish. The standard-sized wireless mouse comes equipped with an innovative capacitive-touch scroll and six customizable buttons, including a button for one-touch uploads to Facebook. It stays connected up to 30 feet away with no wires or USB dongle required and has a battery life of up to nine months – twice as long as that of comparable Bluetooth® models.
Pricing and availability
The new HP ENVY notebook PCs are planned to be available in the United States on Dec. 7.
The HP ENVY 15 has a starting price of $1,099.99.
The HP ENVY 17 has a starting price of $1,249.99.
The HP ENVY 17 3D has a starting price of $1,599.99.
HP Wireless Audio is expected to be available mid-December for $99.99, and the HP Wi-Fi Touch Mouse X7000 is available now at the HP Home & Home Office store for $59.99.
Additional information is available at www.hp.com/go/envy or by calling the HP ?Reserve Now? line at +1 888 291 7996.[/toggle]
Ten years ago on this date it all began, The Xbox was born and it brought mayhem to living rooms all over the world. The original black box with a PC processor and wires running awry was a direct competition to all existing brands out there. In 2005 the Xbox 360 was launched which is still one of the strongest selling consoles in the market, boosted by Microsoft’s release of the Kinect interface last year.
There are already reports of the Xbox 720 in the loom ahead, Hopefully the console can live upto its name and deal with the strong beating its gonna get from the competition, namely Sony.