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App a Day:Contr2Brothers – Contra for iOS

Well we found an app that brings back a few childhood memories of sitting in front of the TV and furiously mashing the controls of the NES to kill a few bad guys and achieve 14-bit glory. Here we have a misappropriatly named game called Contr2Brothers – a copy of the good-old game Contra. It features the same game-play as the original with on-screen controls that are slightly tough to use. The game claims to offer 30 lives but we still haven’t figured out how to get there. The audio is a little irritating after a while so you might want to mute it. One good feature is that the game supports upto 2 players via a bluetooth connection. Download it from the link below to relive your childhood…

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Contr2Brothers – IceFish

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April 29, 2011
App a Day: Superfiles for iOS
Todays app is exceptionaly useful for Businesses and people who use their phones extensively for work.Superfiles is a frontend for Google Docs, iDisk, Dropbox, Box.net, Flickr, Picasa, WebDAV, FTP, SFTP etc.

What it basically allows you to do is to upload & download documents from your cloud storage or other servers on the go to your iDevice. Edit files on the go. Preview files not supported by other iOS apps, share files between Superfiles via bluetooth, Scan documents with your camera etc.

Some of the features of the app are:
- Send/Receive files between Superfiles via Bluetooth
- Scan documents, enhance for better OCR
- OCR(Optical Character Recognition) of images
- Translate documents to 52 languages
- Upload/Download files locally to your iPhone using any Web browser
- Email selected files
- Local preview of CHM, FB2, PDB, EPUB, TXT, CSV, TSV, TAB, XCARDS, HTML, HTM, WEBARCHIVE, PHP, JS, JAVA, CSS, XML, C, CC, CPP, M, MM, H, DOC, DOCX, XLS, XLSX, PPS, PPSX, PPT, PPTX, RTF, RTFD, PAGES, NUMBERS, KEY, PDF files
- Create/Edit Text documents
- Crop, flip, rotate, resize and enhance images
- Convert image from/to JPG/PNG/GIF/BMP/TIF format
- Create multipage PDF from several images and text files
- Upload/Download/Rename/Move/Delete/Preview for GDocs
- Upload/Download from/to Picasa/Flickr
- Upload/Download/Rename/Move/Delete/Preview for FTP/SFTP/MobileMe/iDisk/WebDAV/Dropbox/Box.net
- Zip and Upzip files
- Text-to-speech for 37 languages
Inintially, when you open the app, you might be overwhelmed with the sheer number of options that are available to you. Dont feel intimidated. Its quite easy to use the app. First off, create/log in to your account on any of the providers. After that, just click on the icon for the task you wish to perform.

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SuperFiles – ArlexSoft

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April 28, 2011

HTC Desire S Full Review India with Sample Pics and Video Rev

One of the Mighty phones from HTC’s stable the HTC Desire needed a real makeover to take on the market. With a big mass audience to please and some really big shoes to fill, does the Desire S really actually replace the original HTC Desire? Our Review looks into the mass appeal Desire S and tells you what it brings to the table.

BUILD QUALITY AND HARDWARE

The HTC Desire S is the best form factor of smart-phone from HTC with a perfect size and quality styling and brilliant form factor. The device fits easily in all hand sizes and is convenient to pocket around. This is by far the best representation of form factor from HTC. That being said the paint or the exterior finish was not up to standards, we saw the paint fade from several places with just regular use, within a week. We are not too happy with this fact and are unsure whether or not people can claim warranty on such units.

In terms of specs we have the following

Frequency	Quad Band
Phone Style	Touchscreen
OS	Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Thickness	11.63mm
Length	115mm
Width	59.8mm
Weight	130g
Built-in Memory	1.1GB
Additional Memory	MicroSD support (up to 32GB)
High-speed Data	GPRS, HSDPA,Wi-Fi,
Connectivity	Bluetooth, USB
Screen Size	3.7-inch touch screen with 480 x 800 resolution
Camera Resolution	5 megapixels
Flash	power LED flash
Battery	1450 mAh

We are calling it the Lightweight Champion because of the simple fact that it bring most high end features at a much reasonable price than one would expect from an HTC Phone

PHONE AND MESSAGING

The phone dialer is as great as any other HTC phone we have tested in the past, the earpiece and mic make us wonder if anyone can become any better with the voice quality. Network connections are smooth, we did face the “Death grip” issues in some case where the network dropped significantly when the device was held too tight.

Messaging is simple and easy with the HTC keyboard and even better with keyboard replacements from the Marketplace, the touch screen is accurate and responsive hence there is no problem with the accuracy of the keyboard.

we simple love the fact that HTC devotes a huge chunk of its time in fixing the phone inside the Smartphone, to make it work seamlessly. As is the case with every thing man-made problems are there in devices, But we have seen a huge uptrend where HTC and constantly improved their products over-time, focusing on past issues.

SCREEN AND MULTIMEDIA

We don’t see how this is an improvement over the past Desire, we were actually lucky enough to get the original Desire with an AMOLED screen, which basically trumped all other screens including the sLCD offered by HTC these days, the resolution is also somewhat similar at 480×800 pixels and the screen size is small compared to competition. Although touchscreen technology has improved significantly we can see that the device is more responsive and accurate at receiving inputs. Which makes the overall experience worthwhile.

Video playback quality is simply great on this device, we tested a huge array of video files, buffer sizes and audio syncs they all played great and the device just scored a ten in our books in terms of multimedia. The screen is still great and watching videos on it is still a lot of fun. Speakerphone on the device is actually the only thing we can complain about, because it is poor for a device that is so great. Low volumes make utilization of this device in public places a horrid experience.

CAMERAS

The device has 2 cameras a rear 5 MP snapper which can also take 720p video and a front facing VGA cam that not only looks far better than any other VGA cam that we have tested but records great video.

The rear 5 MP sensor has great color depth and a large view field, we also saw that the camera was much snappier at taking pictures and the rest of the HTC devices tested by US. Pictures were clear and crisp and low light performance was quite surprisingly good. Video is the standard 720p Lossless format, with little or no jitter. We love the added picture and video effects, makes the camera app a much more complete app, and you wont find yourself searching for a marketplace camera app replacement.

The front camera is great for portrait pictures and even great for video logging, without needed the mention of Video calling over skype fring etc which works natively and brilliantly.

CONCLUSION

The device packs a lot of features at a price bracket of 22,000/- to 24,000/- Indian Rupees. Possibly the best device in the market at that price, Comes with Android 2.3 right out the box, a front and rear camera and simply great form and construction. You cant beat that at a price of 22K . The fact that you can add a couple of thousand and get the Incredible S, makes us kinda jiggly on our own decision, Incredible S gives a Better Performance CPU-GPU, an sLCD, an 8 Mega Pixel camera and Better sound output.

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Full Video UNBOXING

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April 28, 2011

Apple iPad 2 launched in India, Shipping April 29th 2011. Original iPad to get cheaper!

Apple Finally sent us an intimation that the iPad 2 will be made available in India from the April 29th. Just as earlier rumors suggested the iPad 2 will infact be the fastest ever current gen iOS device to be made Available in India after its launch in the US.

The pricing of the iPad 2 still remains a question, because the device is slated at a 25,500- 27,500 base price for the 16Gb WiFi only version. We will have more information on launch date.

We also have news from one of our sources at Apple that the original iPad will infact become cheaper by upto 5000/- INR bringing it down to a starting price of just 17000/- Inr. For those looking for a first tablet at that price nothing beats the original iPad.

Stay tuned for more on this including a post launch unboxing and a full review.

April 28, 2011
Next Windows Phone 7 Software update (Mango) to be called Windows Phone 7.5
Microsoft has accidentally confirmed that its next major Windows Phone update aka Mango will be infact Called WIndows Phone 7.5.

Mango update will bring
- Multitasking
- Internet Explorer 9 mobile
- Twitter integration
Microsoft also showcased several new features of the Mango Update Earlier this Year at the MIX developers confrence.

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April 27, 2011
Sony Announces S1 and S2 Dual Screen Honeycomb Tablets with Video Intro (PR)
Sony has just now announced its 2 upcoming Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablets.

The First one is dubbed the S1 and comes with
- 9.4-inch Screen
- Curved top like a magazine
- Front- and rear-facing cameras
- Tegra 2 SoC
- “Quick and Smooth” touch panel UI
- “Swift” web browser
- Can be used as a Remote control for Sony Equipment (thanks to included IR)
The S2 on the other hand has
- 2 – 5.5-inch 1,024 x 480 pixel Displays
- Tegra 2 SoC
- Single Camera
- Custom book-style UI layout
- e-reader app, email
Both the tablets are PlayStation Certified and are WiFi and 3G/4G enabled. They are expected to be available Aug-Sept

Full Press Release

Sony Announces Optimally Designed “Sony Tablet” with Android 3.0 that Complements Network Services for an Immersive Entertainment Experience
-Also strengthening VAIO in expanding PC markets-

Sony Corporation (“Sony”), announces “Sony Tablet” that delivers the perfect combination of hardware, content and network with seamless usability for a high-quality, engaging entertainment experience. Based on decades of engineering heritage, Sony is developing two tablets with unprecedented design, including S1 (codename) which is optimized for rich media entertainment and S2 (codename) which is ideal for mobile communication and entertainment. “Sony Tablet” will become available in the global market starting in fall 2011.

“Sony Tablet” is equipped with the latest Android 3.0 which is designed for devices with larger screen sizes, particularly tablets. Both tablets are WiFi and WAN (3G/4G) compatible and users can not only browse the internet or check e-mail but they can also smoothly access digital content including videos, games and books through Sony’s premium network services and more, on-the-go at any time.

S1 has a 9.4-inch display for enjoying the web and rich content on a large screen. Its off-center of gravity design realizes stability and ease of grip as well as a sense of stability and lightness, offering comfortable use for hours.

S2 has two 5.5-inch displays that can be folded for easy portability. In contrast to existing tablets, its unprecedented dual screen presentation and usability allows its displays to be combined and used as a large screen or for different functions such as playing video on one screen while showing control buttons on the other.

“‘Sony Tablet’ delivers an entertainment experience where users can enjoy cloud-based services on-the-go at any time. We’re aiming to create a new lifestyle by integrating consumer hardware, including ‘Sony Tablet’ with content and network,” said Kunimasa Suzuki, Corporate Executive, SVP, and Deputy President of Consumer Products & Services Group.

“Android 3.0 is a new version of the Android platform with a new holographic user interface that is designed from the ground up for devices with larger screen sizes, particularly tablets. I’m excited about “Sony Tablet” as it will further spur the development of applications and network offerings which users are looking for.” said Andy Rubin, Senior Vice President, Mobile, Google Inc.

Also, in the mobile computing category, the market for PCs which realize high productivity is expected to steadily grow, particularly in emerging markets. Therefore, Sony will also remain committed to strengthening its VAIO brand and introduce increasingly compelling products which offer new value propositions to the market.

“Sony Tablet” features.
Designed for portability and intuitive gripping
With its off-center of gravity form factor, the 9.4-inch S1 offers stability and a sense of lightness, offering comfortable use for hours.
The dual screen S2 comes with two 5.5-inch displays which can be used together as one large screen to browse websites and more. They can also be used for different functions as users can watch a video on one screen and input commands on the other, or check email on one screen and use the other as a soft keyboard.

Seamless Usability and Performance
Through Sony’s knowhow for combining hardware and software, “Sony Tablet” realizes optimal usability and performance. Because of Sony’s rapid response technologies, users can perform smooth, quick touch-screen operations and enjoy fast and efficient website loading. The keyboard arrangement is also optimized for the large screen, making email and SNS communication a breeze.

Rich entertainment experiences through various network services
Through Qriocity1 music and video services, users can enjoy rich video and music content. Also, through PlayStation®Suite, users can immerse themselves in high quality first generation PlayStation® titles. Additionally, users can easily download ebook content from Reader™Store2 and use both tablets as digital reading devices. The integration with various services allows users to take their entertainment experiences on-the-go. Furthermore, “Sony Tablet” is equipped with functionality that organizes content for easy access.

Remote access functionality with AV devices
Through “Sony Tablet”, users can control home entertainment devices as well as enjoy content in new ways. S1 uses infrared technology and works as universal remote controls for a variety of AV devices starting with . Users can perform functions like turning on their TVs, changing the channel and adjusting the volume. Also, through DLNA functionality on “Sony Tablet”, users can “throw” personal content to large screen televisions or music to wireless speakers.

In 2010, Sony launched a network platform called “Qriocity” which connects many of Sony’s network-enabled devices, and has been expanding its services into global markets. Also, Sony Computer Entertainment has been providing various contents and services for PlayStation users through PlayStation®Network, which now has over 75 million registered accounts (as of March 20, 2011) worldwide.

Simultaneously, Sony will continue to announce various devices which leverage these services. Starting in early 2011, Sony Computer Entertainment announced the next-generation portable entertainment system (codename: NGP) while Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications brought “Xperia™PLAY” to the market. Sony is introducing “Sony Tablet” to deliver an entertainment experience which integrates hardware with network services that deliver rich content.

With the establishment of Consumer Products and Services Group in April 2011, Sony will focus on accelerating the development of innovative next generation products and aim to deliver a new lifestyle by strengthening the integration of hardware and network services.

1 In markets where service is available
2 In markets where service is available
April 26, 2011
DIY : How to Install Android 2.3 Gigerbread on you Samsung Galaxy Ace
Today we are going to show you how to Install GingerBread 2.3 on your SAMSUNG GALAXY ACE mobile PHONE.

What you will NEED!

1. A Samsung Galaxy ACE (DUH!).

2. The 2.3 Firmware S5830( click here to download password = samfirmware.com).

3. ODIN downloader (click here to download). and USB Driver (Click HERE)

4. OPS files (click here to download).

5. A windows PC + samsung data cable.

Important NOTES:

If you get errors after upgrade : i.e. error: phone application has stopped working or get constant crashes,do the following:

To fix phone not working, initiate restore phone to factory settings command from Settings – Privacy

TAKE SERIOUS CONSIDERATION BEFORE UPGRADING AND HAVE YOUR BACKUP IMAGE READY IF SOMETHING GOES WRONG – use the OLD FIRMWARES: (All backup images can be found here)
- Make sure your device is fully charged!
- BE sure to backup all your data!
- You are doing this at your own risk, Although, This will NOT void your warranty!
- Your phone does not need to be rooted to get this working.
AFTER BACKUP – FACTORY RESET YOUR PHONE BY ENTERING THE FOLLOWING CODE

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STEP 1

Download all the files above, and make sure you have the latest version of KIES software installed.

STEP 2

Extract the RAR to get a .tar file.

STEP 3

Open ODIN Downloader.

MAKE SURE you select One Package, Auto Reboot and Protect Ops checkboxes.

Select the Ops file (the file we downloaded earlier).

And finally select the tar package we extracted from the RAR downloaded earlier.

(You can also extract the rtar and select packages indivisually)

NOW CLOSE ODIN.

STEP 4

Backup you phone and data with the KIES software (after you are done exit KIES)

Turn OFF the Galaxy ACE and remove the Battery

Reinsert The Battery and Press the following buttons together

CENTER HOME BUTTON + POWER BUTTON + VOLUME DOWN Together

Hold the buttons together till you see the downloading screen

STEP 6 (Final Step)

CLICK START and wait for process to finish, once done your device will automatically reboot and will have Android 2.3 running on it.

A Few Things you will notice with 2.3
- The rom runs faster but uses more RAM
- Video now is up to 640x480px
- Camera can’t auto focus.
- The interface is overall nicer looking and runs smooth
- There are a lot of bugs and it may crash frequently
Test this out at your own risk, if you have feedback please leave it below

Rom Files courtesy (samfirmware.com)
April 24, 2011
Sony Ericsson Launches the first Walkman Android Phone : We see Xperia X8 being resold!

Remember the Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 ! The device was a budget version the the Xperia Lineup. Well, looks like Sony Ericsson is eager to get rid of stocks on hand. So , the X8 has been slapped with a walkman logo and being sold as the all new Walkman W8. See the spec sheet below, and tell us do you really see a difference in the devices except the strangely unique walkman logo.

If you ask us, Don’t buy this phone! You will just be buying something a year old, with a new name.

April 22, 2011
iG Exlusive : HTC Sensation to Launch in India on 22nd June 2011

Woah! We just hit the information jackpot here folks! You better hold your smartphone purchases for the next month if you are looking to get a powerhouse of an Android Device. A very reliable source at HTC India (Delhi Office) claims that the HTC sensation after its UK launch in first week of June, will hit the Indian Shores soon after.

According to this High Level Manager (who refused to be named) :

“The HTC market in India has grown tremendously after the launch of the new range of Android Handsets including the Desire HD, Desire S and Incredible S. We are seeing a continuous uptrend in market sales and earnings from the smartphone segment. The company sees the demand and has decided to make the handset available as early as June 22nd.”

In a later Q&A session we also were able to find out that there are 2 new Windows 7 Phones coming later this year along with a 3D HTC Android Device.

The pricing of the HTC Sensation will be upwards of Rs. 32k During Launch and then later fall below the Rs. 28K segment.

The HTC Sensation is the First Device from HTC to sport a 1.2GHZ Dual core processor and HTC Sense 3.0 along with the new SLCD High res display.

Like all our Previous Exclusive Launch announcements including the ones below. (For all those who don’t know our track record!)

For the HTC Desire HD (1) (2) (3)

For the HTC HD7

For the Motorola Defy

For the Sony Ericsson Phones

note: We hold no responsibility for the release date or the information: All information provided to us by our sources (who we trust).

We will post more information as we gather it, so stay tuned for updates on this (Bookmark this page)

April 22, 2011
Apple Q2 Results out Profits Soar, iPad Disappoints! (PR)
Apple has issued a Release showing their Q2 results:

iPad
- Sold 4.69 million units of the iPad compared to 7.33 million iPads first quarter 2011.
iPhone
- Sold 18.65 million units globally, compared to 8.75 million units in the same quarter 2010.
- Sold 16.24 million units in the first quarter of fiscal 2011.
iPod
- Sold 9.02 million units, down from 10.89 million in the second fiscal quarter of 2010.
- Sold 19.45 million first quarter 2011.
Mac
- 3.6 million units, totaling 3.67 million units in the March quarter, up from 2.94 million last year
- 4.13 million from first quarter 2011.
Revenue
- $24.67 billion and Apple recorded $5.99 billion in profit.
- 95% up from $3.07 billion in the same quarter last year.
Apple also noted in its earnings call that the earthquakes in Japan will not affect Apple’s supply chain or its products in the third quarter.

Listen to the full earnings Call

Read the Full Press Release

Apple Reports Second Quarter Results

Record March Quarter Drives 83 Percent Revenue Growth, 95 Percent Profit Growth

Record iPhone Sales Grow 113 Percent

CUPERTINO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Apple® today announced financial results for its fiscal 2011 second quarter ended March 26, 2011. The Company posted record second quarter revenue of $24.67 billion and record second quarter net profit of $5.99 billion, or $6.40 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $13.50 billion and net quarterly profit of $3.07 billion, or $3.33 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 41.4 percent compared to 41.7 percent in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 59 percent of the quarter’s revenue.

“We will continue to innovate on all fronts throughout the remainder of the year.”

Apple sold 3.76 million Macs during the quarter, a 28 percent unit increase over the year-ago quarter. The Company sold 18.65 million iPhones in the quarter, representing 113 percent unit growth over the year-ago quarter. Apple sold 9.02 million iPods during the quarter, representing a 17 percent unit decline from the year-ago quarter. The Company also sold 4.69 million iPads during the quarter.

“With quarterly revenue growth of 83 percent and profit growth of 95 percent, we’re firing on all cylinders,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We will continue to innovate on all fronts throughout the remainder of the year.”

“We are extremely pleased with our record March quarter revenue and earnings and cash flow from operations of over $6.2 billion,” said Peter Oppenheimer, Apple’s CFO. “Looking ahead to the third fiscal quarter of 2011, we expect revenue of about $23 billion and we expect diluted earnings per share of about $5.03.”

Apple will provide live streaming of its Q2 2011 financial results conference call beginning at 2:00 p.m. PDT on April 20, 2011 at www.apple.com/quicktime/qtv/earningsq211. This webcast will also be available for replay for approximately two weeks thereafter.

This press release contains forward-looking statements including without limitation those about the Company’s estimated revenue and earnings per share. These statements involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ. Risks and uncertainties include without limitation the effect of competitive and economic factors, and the Company’s reaction to those factors, on consumer and business buying decisions with respect to the Company’s products; continued competitive pressures in the marketplace; the ability of the Company to deliver to the marketplace and stimulate customer demand for new programs, products, and technological innovations on a timely basis; the effect that product introductions and transitions, changes in product pricing or mix, and/or increases in component costs could have on the Company’s gross margin; the inventory risk associated with the Company’s need to order or commit to order product components in advance of customer orders; the continued availability on acceptable terms, or at all, of certain components and services essential to the Company’s business currently obtained by the Company from sole or limited sources; the effect that the Company’s dependency on manufacturing and logistics services provided by third parties may have on the quality, quantity or cost of products manufactured or services rendered; risks associated with the Company’s international operations; the Company’s reliance on third-party intellectual property and digital content; the potential impact of a finding that the Company has infringed on the intellectual property rights of others; the Company’s dependency on the performance of distributors, carriers and other resellers of the Company’s products; the effect that product and service quality problems could have on the Company’s sales and operating profits; the continued service and availability of key executives and employees; war, terrorism, public health issues, natural disasters, and other circumstances that could disrupt supply, delivery, or demand of products; and unfavorable results of other legal proceedings. More information on potential factors that could affect the Company’s financial results is included from time to time in the “Risk Factors“ and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations“ sections of the Company’s public reports filed with the SEC, including the Company’s Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 25, 2010, its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended December 25, 2010, and its Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 26, 2011 to be filed with the SEC. The Company assumes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements or information, which speak as of their respective dates.
April 22, 2011
iMac Ready for A Refresh – Supplies low worldwide
9to5 Mac is reporting that the all the available variants of the iMac Lineup and running short on supplies and deliveries in the US and several other parts of the world. If Apple’s yearly refresh plan is put into place (11 months in case of computers and laptops), Apple last year refreshed the iMac on 27th july 2010. So, following the trend Apple should have the updated versions releasing end May – or early June 2011.

The best possible upgrades would be
- Sandy Bridge processors
- Thunderbolt I/O Port/s
- Possible Resolution and screen size bump
April 22, 2011
Samsung Galaxy 3 Official Android 2.2 Update Giving major Problems | Froyo’d or Doomed?
Froyo’d or Doomed? The official update Galaxy 3 Update for Android 2.2 came out a couple of Days ago and multiple users are reporting several problems with the update:
- Proximity sensor issues
- Battery Life
- Problem with silencing the device with volume rockers
- Swype not working
- Camera App Crashing
So if you did update and are facing issues select your issues in the poll below and vote. If You still have not updated and want to despite the errors visit our Step by Step Guide

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April 22, 2011
Nokia – Microsoft Sign Strategic Agreement (PR) – To bring First WP7 Phone By Year End

Nokia and Microsoft entered the Strategic alliance a couple months back discussing and announcing their partnership, This partnership has been finalized and signed by both companies revealing the true nature of the agreement and giving a fair understanding of the Questions on everyones minds.

A video explaining the partnership was released by Nokia a few hours back detailing the partnership.

The Key Questions Answered

1: When will the devices be launched?

A : There is pressure to deliver the first handsets in the market by end 2011

2: How will this agreement benefit the experience of the User?

A: Nokia has begun porting Nokia Apps and Services to WP7 and has also begun customizing it to the requirement of the Nokia User. The agreement enables Nokia and MS to work in Tandem and deliver services and goods that other manufacturers may or may not have the ability to deliver.

3: WHats in it for Developers?

A: Existing Nokia developers will get free registration in the new WP7 developer channel.

4: What Assets does Nokia Bring to the Table?

A: The biggest Asset Nokia Brings to the WP7 interface is a large group of Professional Mobile Software engineers who will shift focus from Symbian to Windows Phone 7 to bring about a drastic new Interface and experience for the User. The other advantage is the Nokia Maps and Navigation which will fill in the large void left in by BING maps.

FULL PR

Nokia and Microsoft sign definitive agreement ahead of schedule

Espoo, Finland and Redmond, US – Nokia (NYSE: NOK) and Microsoft (NASDAQ: MSFT) today announced the signing of a definitive agreement on a partnership that will result in a new global mobile ecosystem, utilizing the very complementary assets of both companies. Completed ahead of schedule, the definitive agreement is consistent with the joint announcement made on February 11.

In addition to agreeing to the terms of their partnership, including joint contributions to the development of the new ecosystem, Nokia and Microsoft also announced significant progress on the development of the first Nokia products incorporating Windows Phone. With hundreds of personnel already engaged on joint engineering efforts, the companies are collaborating on a portfolio of new Nokia devices. Nokia has also started porting key applications and services to operate on Windows Phone and joint outreach has begun to third party application developers.

“At the highest level, we have entered into a win-win partnership,” said Stephen Elop, President and CEO of Nokia Corporation. “It is the complementary nature of our assets, and the overall competitiveness of that combined offering, that is the foundation of our relationship.”

“Our agreement is good for the industry,” said Steve Ballmer, CEO of Microsoft. “Together, Nokia and Microsoft will innovate with greater speed, and provide enhanced opportunities for consumers and our partners to share in the success of our ecosystem.”

The relationship is structured around four broad areas:

1. A combination of complementary assets, which make the partnership truly unique, including:

– Nokia to deliver mapping, navigation, and certain location-based services to the Windows Phone ecosystem. Nokia will build innovation on top of the Windows Phone platform in areas such as imaging, while contributing expertise on hardware design and language support, and helping to drive the development of the Windows Phone platform. Microsoft will provide Bing search services across the Nokia device portfolio as well as contributing strength in productivity, advertising, gaming, social media and a variety of other services. The combination of navigation with advertising and search will enable better monetization of Nokia’s navigation assets and completely new forms of advertising revenue.

– Joint developer outreach and application sourcing, to support the creation of new local and global applications, including making Windows Phone developer registration free for all Nokia developers.

– Opening a new Nokia-branded global application store that leverages the Windows Marketplace infrastructure. Developers will be able to publish and distribute applications through a single developer portal to hundreds of millions of consumers that use Windows Phone, Symbian and Series 40 devices.

– Contribution of Nokia’s expertise in operator billing to ensure participants in the Windows Phone ecosystem can take advantage of Nokia’s billing agreements with 112 operators in 36 markets.

2. Microsoft will receive a running royalty from Nokia for the Windows Phone platform, starting when the first Nokia products incorporating Windows Phone ship. The royalty payments are competitive and reflect the large volumes that Nokia expects to ship, as well as a variety of other considerations related to engineering work to which both companies are committed. Microsoft delivering the Windows Phone platform to Nokia will enable Nokia to significantly reduce operating expenses.

3. In recognition of the unique nature of Nokia’s agreement with Microsoft and the contributions that Nokia is providing, Nokia will receive payments measured in the billions of dollars.

4. An agreement that recognizes the value of intellectual property and puts in place mechanisms for exchanging rights to intellectual property. Nokia will receive substantial payments under the agreement.

With the definitive agreement now signed, both companies will begin engaging with operators, developers and other partners to help the industry understand the benefits of joining the new ecosystem. At the same time, work will continue on developing Nokia products on the Windows Phone platform, with the aim of securing volume device shipments in 2012. The scale of both companies’ mutual commitment is significant and is in keeping with the intention to build a new ecosystem based on this long-term, strategic partnership.

April 22, 2011
Ideum MT55 HD multitouch table released, Answers to the Microsoft Surface : Featuring Microsoft Surface
Ideum has just announced the availability of its brand new MT55 HD multitouch Table. This monstrous touchscreen will be used in commercial applications like an Advertising Signage, Museum guide and even a mapping and information system for complicated malls and buildings. Key Specs include
- 55-inch LCD display
- LED-backlit
- 1920×1080 HD resolution
- 5-mm tempered glass
- Aluminum and Steel Frame
- Intel Quad Core i7 CPU
- 4GB of RAM
- 250GB SATA hard drives
- NVIDIA Quadro 600 video card.
- Windows 7 Professional 64-bit
- GestureWorks multitouch software for both Flash and Flex
- Bose Audio system
- Support up to 32 simultaneous touch points
Check out the Video Below:

Also Check out our Hands on with the Microsoft Surface (Samsung Sur40)

iGyaan Hands on Samsung SUR40

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Ideum Releases New HD LCD Ruggedized Multi- touch Table

CORRALES, New Mexico (April 20, 2011) Ideum has announced the release of its new MT55 HD 55″ multitouch table. A newly released video shows all of the table’s features.

http://www.youtube.com/user/multitouchexhibits

The MT55 HD is a fully integrated system with an LCD, multitouch overlay, ultra clear tempered glass, powerful computer, UPS battery backup, and integrated cooling cell. The table even has an integrated Bose Audio system. It has single- ? button operation.

The MT55 has a large 55″ LCD with full 1920×1080 HD resolution. Its unique pedestal design houses a powerful computer while the surface is only 3″ inches thick. The pedestal and top surface are built with aluminum and steel. The entire unit stands 31? tall, matching ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) requirements.

The integrated HP computer system is packed with power. The CPU is an Intel® Quad Core i7 with 4GB of RAM, dual 250GB SATA Hard Drives and NVIDIA Quadro
600 PCI video card. The system is multitouch- ?enabled from start up and runs
Windows 7 Professional 64- ?bit. The computer system is backed with a three- ?year HP warranty.

The LCD has an LED backlight and is rated for 50,000 hours. The screen is protected
by hardened, 5mm tempered glass. The table supports up to 32 simultaneous touch
points. A lockable cabinet protects the computer and all of the other components.

The table comes complete with WIFI, Bluetooth, and Ethernet capability. It also has HDMI output to allow you to easily mirror the table’s display. “Hidden” Ethernet
(CAT5), HDMI, and USB 2.0 ports are included.

“A large, maintenance- ?free, all- ?in- ?one solution is what our customers have been
asking for,” said Jim Spadaccini, Director of Ideum. “The MT55 HD–which comes with a huge LCD display, a full warranty, and integrated software and is a complete package that cannot be found anywhere else.”

The MT55 HD ships with GestureWorks for Flash and Flex. With support for more
than 200 gestures, GestureWorks is the most advanced multitouch SDK available. The package includes nearly a dozen pre- ?built Open Exhibits multitouch components.

The new video features music by Moby, the track Lacrimae will be released on his
upcoming album, Destroyed, to be released on May 17th.
April 22, 2011
Samsung Launches the New Galaxy Pro in India : Specs, Features and Price

Samsung just announced the new Samsung Galaxy Pro in India. The QWERTY + Touchscreen Android Phone is targeted at the business segment, delivering the Applications and open source nature of Android plus enterprise features of Business class phones.

The device is Priced at 12990/- check out the full specs below and hold on till we get a device for unboxing and review.

April 21, 2011