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  • HP may end PC and Laptop Business as well – Shift Focus to Tablets, Printers and Other Profitable Business

    Hewlett-Packard (HP), the world’s largest PC maker, after ending WebOS, is considering spinning off its massive PC manufacturing business. 

    According to HP, its Personal Systems Group (PSG) is worth $40 billion in annual revenues. The PSG includes personal computers, technical workstations, WebOS-powered tablets and smart phones, as well as personal storage solutions.

    The quick and steady growth of tablets, particularly Apple’s iPad, is not good for companies that have invested billions of dollars in building and selling PCs.

    There are other areas where HP can invest its time and money to get a better return and higher growth rate. So it makes sense to get out of the business if that’s their rationale. Spinning it off rather than selling it is due to the fact that there aren’t a lot of buyers who have the desire and the money to take it off HP’s hands.”

    -Dan Olds, an analyst with The Gabriel Consulting Group.

    HP CEO Leo Apotheker said, any possible spin-off of the PC business won’t happen soon, and said that the company will take 12 to 18 months to consider its options, further adding that he is “taking ownership” of all of these decisions.

     

    Read Press Release Here

  • We’re In, Location Sharing App from Microsoft Released for WP7

    Microsoft has just outed the new “We’re In” location sharing app for Windows Phone 7 Devices. The App is free to download in the marketplace and is available now. 

    The App works on a time based location sharing scheme, first you invite someone to share their location and then you specify for how long the location sharing has to go on. It does bring in Location based networking features of Foursquare.

     

    Today we’re happy to announce the release of the “We’re In” app for Windows Phone. 

    We’re In makes organizing get- together’s, carpooling and trying to find people in a crowd a breeze. Any time you want to see where your friends are—We’re In can help you. It’s simple, invite your friends, and when they join, they’ll see your location and you’ll see theirs. When the invite expires, so does the shared location – no complicated process to worry about.

    We’re In is a great way to save time and frustration when planning your roadtrip or meeting your friend at the mall – helping you connect with your friend faster. Let’s take a closer look at the new We’re In product features and how they work.

    We’ve made We’re In super simple to use – all you need is your phone number to sign up. Simply invite your friends (via your contacts) to start sharing location info with each other including who, why, and how long:

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    Pick your friends from the contact list or enter their phone number, tell them what the plan is. At this point you can choose how long you want to share location info.

    Your friends receive a text message with these details. They can use the app to join you or, for friends that don’t have a Windows Phone, they can join from the mobile website via the invite.

    Seeing your friends on the map

    As each of your friends joins you, their locations appear on the map. If you need to you can pan, pinch and stretch the map to see more or fewer of them. Everyone that joins can see everyone else’s location.

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    You can also update your status message to let your friends know what’s going on (you’re on your way, you’re going to be late, the first round has just arrived, important stuff they need to know). To see someone’s most recent status message, just tap their user tile on the map. To see status messages for everyone that’s joined, go to the People tab.

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    To stop sharing your location info at any time, just tap “leave” on the People tab. If you want, you can send them a status message to let them know that you’re leaving.

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    And when the time is up, the invite expires and location sharing stops. You don’t need to do anything.

     

    “We’re In” is available as a Windows Phone application.   We’re working on bringing this app to more devices, so stay tuned!

  • Samsung Nexus Prime Coming in October with Android Ice Cream Sandwich

    Samsung Nexus Prime Coming in October with Android Ice Cream Sandwich

    According to a report in Korea’s Electronic Times,  Samsung + Google will announce the Samsung Nexus Prime in October. Leaked features include a 4.5-inch HD AMOLED display and a 1.5GHz dual core processor. The rumor is hard to swallow for Nexus Lovers, either way we won’t know till its officially announced. Plus iGyaan has its eyes on a certain handset which was recently launched for 300 US $

     

    [Electronic Times]

  • Tech Fail : HP to abandon WebOS only 8 Months after US $ 1.2 Billion Palm takeover (PR)

    Tech Fail : HP to abandon WebOS only 8 Months after US $ 1.2 Billion Palm takeover (PR)

    About 8 months ago HP acquired Palm including PalmOS for a deal of 1.2 billion US dollars. Merely months after acquisition and a couple months after launching the WebOS based Mobile devices including Touchpad and Pre 3, HP today in its press release stated that it will abandon WebOS Devices including Touchpad and Pre 3.

    In addition, HP reported that it plans to announce that it will discontinue operations for webOS devices, specifically the TouchPad and webOS phones. HP will continue to explore options to optimize the value of webOS software going forward.“

    Expect these devices to drop to bargain prices in the near future, Good time to buy a Touchpad if it drop and if you don’t need future software support.

     

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    HP Confirms Discussions with Autonomy Corporation plc Regarding Possible Business Combination; Makes Other Announcements

    PALO ALTO, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–HP (NYSE: HPQ) today commented on the recent announcement by Autonomy Corporation plc (LSE: AU.L). HP confirms that it is in discussions with Autonomy regarding a possible offer for the company.

    HP also reported that it plans to announce that its board of directors has authorized the exploration of strategic alternatives for its Personal Systems Group (PSG). HP will consider a broad range of options that may include, among others, a full or partial separation of PSG from HP through a spin-off or other transaction.

    In addition, HP reported that it plans to announce that it will discontinue operations for webOS devices, specifically the TouchPad and webOS phones. HP will continue to explore options to optimize the value of webOS software going forward.

    HP today announced preliminary results for the third fiscal quarter 2011, with revenue of $31.2 billion compared with $30.7 billion one year ago.

    In the third quarter, preliminary GAAP diluted earnings per share (EPS) was $0.93 and non-GAAP diluted EPS was $1.10, compared with third quarter fiscal 2010 GAAP diluted EPS of $0.75 and non-GAAP diluted EPS of $1.08. Non-GAAP diluted EPS estimates exclude after-tax costs related primarily to the amortization of purchased intangible assets of approximately $0.17 per share and $0.33 per share in the third quarter of fiscal 2011 and fiscal 2010, respectively.

    For the fourth fiscal quarter of 2011, HP estimates revenue of approximately $32.1 billion to $32.5 billion, GAAP diluted EPS in the range of $0.44 to $0.55, and non-GAAP diluted EPS in the range of $1.12 to $1.16. Non-GAAP diluted EPS guidance excludes after-tax costs of approximately $0.61 to $0.68 per share, related primarily to restructuring and shutdown costs associated with webOS devices, the amortization and impairment of purchased intangibles, restructuring charges and acquisition-related charges.

    HP estimates full-year FY11 revenue will be approximately $127.2 billion to $127.6 billion, down from its previous estimate of $129 billion to $130 billion. FY11 GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $3.59 to $3.70, down from its previous estimate of at least $4.27, and FY11 non-GAAP diluted EPS is expected to be in the range of $4.82 to $4.86, down from its previous estimate of at least $5.00. FY11 non-GAAP diluted EPS estimates exclude after-tax costs of approximately $1.16 to 1.23 per share, related primarily to restructuring and shutdown costs associated with webOS devices, the amortization and impairment of purchased intangibles, restructuring charges and acquisition-related charges.

    HP will host a conference call with the financial community today at 2 p.m. PT / 5 p.m. ET to discuss these announcements well as HP’s third quarter 2011 financial results. The call is accessible via an audio webcast at www.hp.com/investor/2011q3webcast.

    About HP

    HP creates new possibilities for technology to have a meaningful impact on people, businesses, governments and society. The world’s largest technology company, HP brings together a portfolio that spans printing, personal computing, software, services and IT infrastructure at the convergence of the cloud and connectivity, creating seamless, secure, context-aware experiences for a connected world. More information about HP is available at http://www.hp.com.

    Use of non-GAAP financial information

    To supplement HP’s consolidated condensed financial statements presented on a GAAP basis, HP provides non-GAAP operating profit, non-GAAP operating margin, non-GAAP net earnings, non-GAAP diluted earnings per share and gross cash. HP also provides forecasts of non-GAAP diluted earnings per share. A reconciliation of the adjustments to GAAP results for this quarter and prior periods is included in the tables below. In addition, an explanation of the ways in which HP management uses these non-GAAP measures to evaluate its business, the substance behind HP management’s decision to use these non-GAAP measures, the material limitations associated with the use of these non-GAAP measures, the manner in which HP management compensates for those limitations, and the substantive reasons why HP management believes that these non-GAAP measures provide useful information to investors is included under “Use of Non-GAAP Financial Measures” after the tables below. This additional non-GAAP financial information is not meant to be considered in isolation or as a substitute for operating profit, operating margin, net earnings, diluted earnings per share, or cash and cash equivalents prepared in accordance with GAAP.

    Forward-looking statements

    This news release contains forward-looking statements that involve risks, uncertainties and assumptions. If the risks or uncertainties ever materialize or the assumptions prove incorrect, the results of HP may differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements and assumptions. All statements other than statements of historical fact are statements that could be deemed forward-looking statements, including but not limited to any projections of revenue, margins, expenses, earnings, tax provisions, cash flows, benefit obligations, share repurchases, currency exchange rates, the impact of acquisitions or other financial items; any statements of the plans, strategies and objectives of management for future operations, the exploration of strategic options for PSG and the execution of cost reduction programs and restructuring and integration plans; any statements concerning the expected development, performance or market share relating to products or services; any statements regarding current or future macroeconomic trends or events and the impact of those trends and events on HP and its financial performance; any statements regarding pending business combination transactions; any statements regarding pending investigations, claims or disputes; any statements of expectation or belief; and any statements of assumptions underlying any of the foregoing. Risks, uncertainties and assumptions include the impact of macroeconomic and geopolitical trends and events; the competitive pressures faced by HP’s businesses; the development and transition of new products and services and the enhancement of existing products and services to meet customer needs and respond to emerging technological trends; the execution and performance of contracts by HP and its suppliers, customers and partners; the protection of HP’s intellectual property assets, including intellectual property licensed from third parties; integration and other risks associated with business combination and investment transactions; the hiring and retention of key employees; assumptions related to pension and other post-retirement costs; expectations and assumptions relating to the execution and timing of cost reduction programs and restructuring and integration plans; the possibility that the expected benefits of pending business combination transactions may not materialize as expected or that the transactions may not be timely completed; the resolution of pending investigations, claims and disputes; and other risks that are described in HP’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended October 31, 2010 and HP’s other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including HP’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended April 30, 2011. As in prior periods, the financial information set forth in this release, including tax-related items, reflects estimates based on information available at this time. While HP believes these estimates to be meaningful, these amounts could differ materially from actual reported amounts in HP’s Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2011. In particular, determining HP’s actual tax balances and provisions as of July 31, 2011 requires extensive internal and external review of tax data (including consolidating and reviewing the tax provisions of numerous domestic and foreign entities), which is being completed in the ordinary course of preparing HP’s Form 10-Q. HP assumes no obligation and does not intend to update these forward-looking statements.

    © 2011 Hewlett-Packard Development Company, L.P. The information contained herein is subject to change without notice. HP shall not be liable for technical or editorial errors or omissions contained herein.[/toggle]

  • HTC Puccini Screenshots leaked again, will be called Jetstream on AT&T

    HTC Puccini Screenshots leaked again, will be called Jetstream on AT&T

    Leak after leak is just simple proof that the device is coming soon, the HTC Puccini is no secret to the interwebs. Now pocketnow has got some more screens of a device set to be launched on AT&T networks in the US and will be dubbed “Jetstream”. Three major specs include

    • 10-inch slate
    • Dual-core 1.5GHz processor
    • 8 megapixel rear-facing camera
    This device will also have the HTC Scribe system used in the Flyer. It is also expected to launch with 4G LTE capable hardware in the US and 3G Plus in the rest of the world. The device is slotted for a winter release.
  • Symbian Anna Can be Downloaded Starting Today

    Symbian Anna Can be Downloaded Starting Today

    Nokia has begin seeding their latest revamp of Symbian to device users worldwide. The details and the methods are posted below thanks to the Nokia Blog.

    What’s in it?

    Lots. Let’s break down the main changes section-by-section. There are the new icons, of course, but there’s a whole lot more under the hood.

    Improved text input

    • There’s a portrait QWERTY keyboard for fast, single-handed typing.
    • There’s also a split-screen view while you’re typing, so you can see the web pages, forms and message threads you’re replying to.

    Better browser

    • The browser is easier to use and faster, and offers better compliance with recent standards.

    Enhanced Maps

    • Ovi Maps now has a simpler and quicker search function.
    • It also includes public transport routes.
    • And you can check in to social networks, send emails and SMS messages sharing your location.

    Business features

    • Email improvements include full meeting request support.
    • Hardware-accelerated encryption of your phone’s data for true business-grade security.
    • Secure intranet access for business users who need IPSEC and SSL VPN enablers.

    Near-Field Communications

    • Symbian Anna also activates the NFC hardware in the Nokia C7, for easy sharing, games, use with NFC-enabled accessories and reading NFC tags on other items.

    Who all ?

    Countries that will receive their updates this week include the following:a

    Belgium, China, Czech Republic, Denmark, Egypt, Finland, Germany, India, Indonesia, Kuwait, Norway, Poland, Russia, Sweden, Thailand, UAE, the UK, and more

    Other countries are mostly confirmed for the next three weeks.

    How do I get it?

    The Symbian Anna update will be available through Ovi Suite on the PC or the SW Update app on your phone. This is a large download, so for speed and reliability, the Ovi Suite method is best. We do not recommend that you attempt to update over-the-air unless you have a strong and reliable WiFi connection.

  • Beetel 3G Magiq tablet launched in India for Rs 9999

    Beetel 3G Magiq tablet launched in India for Rs 9999


    Beetel ( a brand by Airtel) has decided to take on Reliance with the new Magiq tablet, not only is it another well respected company who has brought in a budget tablet in India.

    It is also packed with decent features.

     

     

    Beetel Magiq Features

    SIM Status  Single SIM
    Screen Size  7.0” WVGA
    Camera  Dual ( 2MP + 2MP)
    Memory Internal – 8GBExpandable-Upto 16GB 
    Battery  2200mAh
    Android version  2.2
    Wi-fi   802.11 b/g/n
    Frequency Bands  GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS 2100 MHz
    Google market access   Yes
    Processor Speed   1GHz

    The tablet also comes with free 3G data for both prepaid and postpaid Airtel subscribers. The biggest aspect remaining the fact that a Android Tablet with a 7inch screen is now available for under Rs. 10,000. Although there is no indication wether the screen is capacitive or resistive.

  • Nokia CEO taking not so kindly to Google – Motorola Takeover

    Nokia CEO taking not so kindly to Google – Motorola Takeover

    Nokia CEO seems to have retracted his earlier statement regarding the ups of the Google’s planned takeover of Motorola Mobility. At a seminar in Helsinki the Finnish CEO quoted some misdirects at Android device manufacturers, stating that the road ahead is bumpy if the takeover goes through as planned.

    If I happened to be someone who was an Android manufacturer or an operator, or anyone with a stake in that environment, I would be picking up my phone and calling certain executives at Google and say ‘I see signs of danger ahead,The very first reaction I had was very clearly the importance of the third ecosystem and the importance of the partnership that we announced on February 11, it is more clear than ever,

    -Stephen Elop, CEO Nokia

     

  • Health Tech : New Bionic Leg thinks and moves like a Real one

    Health Tech : New Bionic Leg thinks and moves like a Real one

    Traditional prosthetic lims are heavy and uncomfortable to the user, but thats going to change real soon. This new leg however acts and feels like a real limb, thanks to recent advances in technology. The leg was designed  and developed at Vanderbilt University the leg uses both a powered knee and powered ankle.

    It also uses an advanced sensor suite to monitor the leg’s motion, momentum and position, feeding that data into processors that predict the user’s intention and react accordingly.

    If it senses the user stumbling, the leg automatically lifts the foot clear of the obstacle before replanting in on the ground.

    The leg also uses a new type of battery which runs 30 to 40% lighter than usual and can work for 3 days without requiring a recharge.

    With our latest model, we have validated our hypothesis that the right technology was available to make a lower-limb prosthetic with powered knee and ankle joints,Our device illustrates the progress we are making at integrating man and machine.”

    -Michael Goldfarb, Vanderbilt Center for Intelligent Mechatronics director

    [Vanderbilt University]

  • Apple gets MagSafe patent for iOS based Portable devices

    Apple gets MagSafe patent for iOS based Portable devices

    Apple ended the wire plug fury of Laptops, especially Apple laptops with the introduction of the magsafe connector in 2006. The Magsafe connector detaches on being pulled hence keeping the device safe when a clumsy owner trips over the wire.

    This is not the case with the current iPhone and iPad connectors, making them vulnerable to damage. With this new patent , Apple hopes to end that war of man vs wire  and with wireless syncs just a iOS update away, one can see magsafe power connectors in the next gen iDevices.

     

    [USPTO]

  • Micromax A70 will Run Gingerbread + Easy Fix for Video Calling on Fring

    Micromax A70 will Run Gingerbread + Easy Fix for Video Calling on Fring

    We mentioned in our review that the Micromax A70 was not upgradeable to 2.3, after we published that today, we got a call. According to our source Micromax the A70 will run Android 2.3 and there seems to be an easy way to do it. We are trying to get the process and will give a quick tutorial, possibly a video tutorial on how to go about it soon after we have tried it ourselves. 

    Also to make Fring Video calls, an easy fix was recommended by one of our readers. All you need to do it fire up Fring,  then quit it , open the camera and switch to the front facing camera, and then reopen Fring, Voila Video calls will now work

    Note : if Video calls don’t work : jump into bring settings and make sure video calls is ticked. Thats all , we tested it and it works fine.

    This however will not work on Skype, even the hacked version of Skype. 

  • German Court Removes Ban on Galaxy Tab 10.1 Sales in EU

    German Court Removes Ban on Galaxy Tab 10.1 Sales in EU

    The courts have gone in favor of Samsung and the  Düsseldorf regional court in Germany announced on Tuesday that it is partially lifting its original injunction that banned Samsung from selling its Galaxy Tab 10.1 tablet in all of the European Union excluding the Netherlands.

    According to sources , an Official from the court said:

    It is unclear if The Court has the ability or the power to ban the sales outside of Germany in the first place

    Apple also recently banned the sale of the Galaxy Tab in Australia recently, yet Samsung is all set to appeal the ban on the 25th of Aug. The sale of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 will go undeterred in India. The bans could also be a possible reason for the name change of the tablets in India : the Galaxy 750 is the rebranded Galaxy tab 10.1 ( to avoid Apple’s radar?).

    It also looks fruitless for Apple to file an injunction in India, since the Legal proceedings itself will take months and by then Samsung will be all sold out.

  • Motorola Launches the Defy + , The next level of water-resistance (PR)

    Motorola Launches the Defy + , The next level of water-resistance (PR)

    Motorola has launched the successor to the mighty Defy, This one is called the Defy+ (read : Defy Plus). This device pics up where the Defy left off, adding a whole host of features to the mix.

    Not only is the Defy+ water resistant, scratch resistant and dust proof, it also pack a whole list of spec bumps listed below.

    It is expected to hit India in the coming months , and we will be on top of launches and videos as usual.

    Key Features and Specifications:

    • Powered by Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and features more than 250,000 apps from Android Market™
    • 1GHz processor that runs 25 percent faster for efficient Web browsing and multitasking
    • Water resistant, scratch resistant and dust proof to withstand all that life throws your way
    • Features scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass
    • 3.7-inch high-resolution touch screen display
    • Music Player connects you to all your favorite artists
    • MOTOBLUR lets users stay in touch with friends, providing quick access to social media accounts and live widgets directly from the home screen
    • Motorola Media Link allows users to sync their media content from their desktops at home or work
    • Loaded with the ability to create group emails and communication to stay in touch with friends
    • Adobe Flash Player 10 for uncompromised viewing of applications, content and videos
    • 5MP camera with auto focus, flash and digital zoom
    • 2GB internal; *2GB microSD card in box, expandable up to 32GB
    • Access to Google™ Apps (Google Maps™ 5.0 with Navigation, Google Talk™, Browsing)
    • 1700mAH battery for 7.1 hours of talk time and 16 days in standby

     

     

     

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    Motorola Mobility Reveals Motorola DEFY™+

    It’s faster, smarter and richer – Motorola DEFY+ is now equipped with faster Web-browsing and the social networking tools you crave to stay connected wherever you go

     

    Aug. 15, 2011

    LIBERTYVILLE, Ill. – Aug. 15, 2011 – Live life to the fullest with the latest life proof smartphone from Motorola Mobility, Inc., Motorola DEFY™+. Building on the Motorola DEFY’s life proof heritage, Motorola DEFY+ offers exceptional protection from whatever life throws your way with its water resistant, scratch resistant and dust proof design (IP67). In addition, Motorola DEFY+ has a 1GHz processor that runs 25 percent faster and is more fun with the latest version of Android™ 2.3 (Gingerbread) delivering a smarter operating system and better battery life to fully enjoy your experiences.Motorola DEFY+ will be available in Asia, Europe and Latin America starting in early fall.

    Water resistant, dust proof, and featuring scratch resistant Corning® Gorilla® Glass, Motorola DEFY+ can survive a sudden rain shower, a day on the beach, an all-night party – or even a tough workout with the pre-loaded CardioTrainer application, which transforms the device into the perfect running mate. Its brilliant 3.7-inch high-resolution touch-screen display enables you to easily view and track your workout progress. Wherever your days – or nights – take you, Motorola DEFY+ is the life proof device that can keep up with your toughest demands and wildest adventures.

    Motorola DEFY+ is faster than ever, keeping up with your on-the-go lifestyles so you can effortlessly browse the Web, stay updated with social networking sites on your homes screens and stream and download rich media content more quickly than before. Motorola DEFY+ offers an Adobe® Flash® 10-enabled browser for a rich web experience that allows users to watch their favorite movies or view videos on the Web.

    Powered by Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), Motorola DEFY+ is smarter than ever. This new version of Android boasts a better battery life, a more intuitive user interface and improvements on the features you use most – including enhanced calendar and email features and home screen options. Users can make Motorola DEFY+ their own by organizing and personalizing their Application trays for easy and quick access to their most used tools, games and content.

    Boredom proof your life; the richest experiences in entertainment and social media are always within reach with Motorola DEFY+. The Music Player lets you access and share your favorite music. You can also stream your favorite music straight from your desktops at home or work, with Motorola Media Link. Motorola DEFY+ also features Google Talk™ to keep you connected with friends and colleagues, while built in apps like the *Zinio™ e-magazine service allow you to keep up with favourite publications on-the-go. Entertainment doesn’t stop there: Motorola DEFY+ also features a 5MP camera with flash, digital zoom and auto focus, letting users capture the best of their social life and create their very own entertainment whatever the conditions.

    “Motorola DEFY+, our latest life proof smartphone, delivers the endurance and design strength to keep up with even the most demanding lifestyles, along with the social and entertainment capabilities that put friends and fun in easy reach,” said Alain Mutricy, senior vice president, portfolio and device product management, Motorola Mobility. “We designed Motorola DEFY+ with all the smartphone features you need for a demanding lifestyle.”

     


    Smart Accessories

    A suite of smart accessories ensures users get the most from the Motorola DEFY+. Available accessories include Vehicle Dock, Bluetooth Headset, Bluetooth Car Kit, Portable Power, and Car Charger.


    Key Features and Specifications:

    • Powered by Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and features more than 250,000 apps from Android Market™
    • 1GHz processor that runs 25 percent faster for efficient Web browsing and multitasking
    • Water resistant, scratch resistant and dust proof to withstand all that life throws your way
    • Features scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass
    • 3.7-inch high-resolution touch screen display
    • Music Player connects you to all your favorite artists
    • MOTOBLUR lets users stay in touch with friends, providing quick access to social media accounts and live widgets directly from the home screen
    • Motorola Media Link allows users to sync their media content from their desktops at home or work
    • Loaded with the ability to create group emails and communication to stay in touch with friends
    • Adobe Flash Player 10 for uncompromised viewing of applications, content and videos
    • 5MP camera with auto focus, flash and digital zoom
    • 2GB internal; *2GB microSD card in box, expandable up to 32GB
    • Access to Google™ Apps (Google Maps™ 5.0 with Navigation, Google Talk™, Browsing)
    • 1700mAH battery for 7.1 hours of talk time and 16 days in standby

     

    Availability

    Motorola DEFY+ will be available in Asia, Europe and Latin America starting in early fall.

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  • ViewSonic Launches ViewPad 10Pro, 1.5 GHz Atom and Dual Boot OS (PR)

    ViewSonic Launches ViewPad 10Pro, 1.5 GHz Atom and Dual Boot OS (PR)

    Viewsonic has unveiled the new ViewPad 10Pro, which not only has a Intel atom Z670 1.5GHz processor but also the ability to dual boot Windows 7 and Android OS 2.2 at the same time. The device is a 10 inch slate that boasts a battery life of 8 hours thanks to the ULV processor.

    We listened to our customers. We made the ViewPad 10pro dual OS interface as quick and intuitive as possible, while partnering with industry CPU leader Intel to deliver the latest in design and innovation across all fronts,”

    -ViewSonic VP of business development, Michael Holstein

     

    Specs Include

    • Intel Oak Trail Z670 1.5 GHz
    • Weight 800G
    • 10.1″ WSVGA 1024 x 600 px LED Backlit Capacitive Multitouch Display
    • 1.3MP front facing camera
    • 1080p video playback
    • mSata 32 GB storage
    • Expandable another 32GB via microSD
    • Windows 7 Pro / Android 2.2 (Instant switch) 

     

     

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    ViewSonic Brings Dual OS Intel Atom Processor-Based Tablet to Market

     

    ViewPad® 10pro Delivers the Best of Both Worlds in a 10.1? Tablet, Offering a True Dual Windows® and AndroidTM OS Experience

    WALNUT, CA–(Marketwire – Aug 15, 2011) – ViewSonic Corp., a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions, today announced its latest 10.1? Windows® and Google Android™ dual OS tablet — the ViewPad 10pro.

    The ViewPad 10pro is one of the first tablet solutions to be powered by the new 1.5GHz Intel®Atom™ processor Z670. Designed specifically for tablets, this new CPU minimizes power consumption, while enabling smaller and thinner product designs. Partnered with a 1024×600 capacitive multi-touch panel, ViewPad 10pro users can enjoy impressive Full HD 1080p video playback, fast Internet browsing and longer battery life, without sacrificing on performance. Paired with 2GB of integrated memory, the ViewPad 10pro is the optimal mobile computing powerhouse.

    “We listened to our customers. We made the ViewPad 10pro dual OS interface as quick and intuitive as possible, while partnering with industry CPU leader Intel to deliver the latest in design and innovation across all fronts,” said Michael Holstein, vice president of business development, ViewSonic.

    Tailored for business users, the ViewPad 10pro makes it even easier to enjoy a dual OS experience within a single tablet. Android 2.3 runs as an application on top of the Windows 7 operating system so users need to simply tap on the Android icon to make a seamless switch between business productivity and ultimate entertainment. Throw in the built-in Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR, an HDMI out for content sharing, a 1.3 megapixel built-in front camera and a high capacity battery for up to 8 hours of battery life, and you get the ViewPad 10pro — a fully optimized, true dual OS tablet to keep users connected.

    “The new Intel Atom processor-based tablet from ViewSonic is a cool, and distinguished product that brings a personalized and flexible experience,” said Bill Kircos, general manager of marketing for Intel’s Netbook and Tablet Group. “Our Intel platform supports multiple operating systems, and this tablet shows how consumers can move between Windows and Android experiences in a way that offers rich graphics, high-definition audio, easy Internet browsing and longer battery life in a slick form factor.”

    To ensure the ViewPad 10pro grows with each person’s individual needs, the device offers expandable storage options via a micro SD card slot for up to 32GB of additional space. The dual OS ViewPad 10pro is available in two configurations — with Windows 7 Professional (with a 32GB SSD hard drive) and Android 2.3 for an ESP of $699, or with Windows 7 Home Premium (with a 16GB SSD hard drive) and Android 2.3 for an ESP of $599. A custom docking station accessory is also available for an ESP of $59. Both tablet configurations will be widely available in late August, with limited numbers currently available.

    For more information on ViewSonic’s products, please visit ViewSonic.com or follow ViewSonic on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.

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  • Micromax Andro A70 Review

    Micromax Andro A70 Review

    The Micromax Andro A70 was one of the most anticipated phones of this quarter, especially in the sub Rs. 8000 bracket. To be honest, at first we thought of it as just a minor upgrade to the existing Andro A60. But as we reviewed this little marvel we began so see a major change in its operation. Lets see why the Andro A70 is our pick for the price range.

    Build Quality and Design

    Reminiscent of the Nexus One’s design, the Micromax Andro A70 is built with sturdy plastics. Nice curvaceous ends make it an extremely attractive design, and very comfortable to hold in the hand. The screen on the front is tough and provides the extra protection required for a touch phone of this nature. The buttons are tactile and easy to use, the overall standard of construction is quite impressive.

    The front of the display is also glass and not plastic unlike its predecessor, Which makes the overall build of the device impressive. The phone is sturdy and does not make rattling noises even when tossed around.

     

    Hardware 

    •   Android 2.2 (Froyo)
    •   Camera Primary 5.0 MP Secondary – VGA
    •   600MHz Processor
    •   3.2 inch Multi Touch Capacitive Screen
    •   Mi – apps –  application store by Micromax
    •  Full Android Market
    •   WCDMA 2100 MHz
    •   HSDPA 7.2 Mbps
    •   Mi-Fi Pocket Wireless Internet
    •   GPS             
    •   Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
    •   Battery 1450mAh
    •   Proximity Sensor
    •   Gravity Sensor

    Camera and Multimedia

    A surprisingly interesting 5 MP camera with autofocus that delivers exceptionally good pictures. The camera displays great skill when it comes to auto-focus and cannot be tackled down by any other device in this price range. Although colors appear washed out at first but a little playing around with the settings gives a good picture.

    Video on the other hand is simply OK, you cannot expect much from the VGA video capability. A simple tweak, by changing the video quality settings to custom in the camera we were able to get VGA video. If you leave the video quality to high, it captures a much lower resolution video. A sample of the video can be seen in the videos below.

    The Front facing camera, is a simple VGA camera and can be used for nothing but clicking self portraits and video. We tried several times to initiate a camera response from Skype /fring etc, but failed to do so.

    The screen of the Andro A70 is great for watching videos and browsing the internet. It is also a capacitive 2 point multitouch screen, so pinch to zoom works great and with the 3.2 inch 320x480px screen text is crisp and easily read. 

    Speakers are loud and clear when it comes to watching videos or simply listening to music. Overall multimedia experience was satisfactory and a lot more than you can expect from a device which costs only 7500 Rs.

    Phone and Messaging

    No complaints here, the phone call capability was excellent , little or no dropped calls, clear speaker and earpiece. the microphone also pics up sound aptly and delivers to the other side. One thing with mentioning is the number of connection errors faced in process of dialing a number were far more than any other device tested.

    Messaging and emailing has also improved vastly over the previous A60 thanks to the inclusion of the capacitive screen. This makes the device almost brilliant, keyboard is nice and spread out and easy to type on even with relatively large fingers. The keyboard can also be easily replaced with customizable keyboards from the Marketplace, including Better Keyboard. Swype however does not work with the Andro A70.

     

    Internet and Portable Hotspot

    This section is dedicated to connectivity and utilization of the Internet, Data and WiFi. 
    The A70 has a very weak WiFi antenna, and mostly requires you to be relatively close to the router to get a decent signal. This was kind of a let down especially after the excellent WiFi antenna on the Andro A60.

    The Portable Hotspot also fails throughout the board, dropping WiFi and asking for reactivations several times.

    Apart from the above, browsing works great on the A70 especially 3G networks perform as good as high end phones.

    Battery Life

    We were quite impressed with the battery life on the A70, with over 5 hours of talk time, and a good 7-8 of internet usage, upto 3 days of standby, make it an excellent device in terms of battery life. But with Android as an OS, you never know what app you install, suddenly battery life is critically lower than before. Overall great battery , be sure to inspect your apps if you face battery issues.

    Conclusion

    While its an extremely awesome device for its price, it definitely has its ups and its down . With limited WiFi range and useless front camera this device lacks little and gives more. Good things include impressive build quality, a great photo camera, Android 2.2, wifi hotspot, easily root-able ( with possibility of custom rome). This device is a little understated by the company. The UI is much improved and a launcher from the market like ADW launcher can make this device a gem with pinch home screens, and smooth scrolling. 

    The Micromax Andro A70 is a good package for someone who wants to enter the Android ecosystem, or even a good upgrade for an A60 user. This device is also an excellent secondary device for a expensive smartphone. 

    We say go for it!

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