Tag: Android

  • ViewPad 7x and 10pro and cheap 7e Tablets Announced

    ViewPad 7x and 10pro and cheap 7e Tablets Announced

    Viewsonic is taking its tablet business seriously, and has announced the impending launch of three new tablets – The ViewPad 7x, ViewPad 10 Pro and the budget friendly ViewPad 7e.

    The ViewPad 10 Pro runs Android 2.3 and Windows 7 and will be available from  September 5th  at €499 (INR 35000) for the WiFi only version.

    The ViewPad 7x is a 7 inch tablet and will run Honeycomb with custom, 3D ViewScene skin. It has 8GB onboard, Tegra 2-chipset, launching this month for €349 (INR 25000) The Budget 7e will have a price tab of  €169 (INR 12000) , a 7 inch screen a single core processor and 2 point multitouch system, with only 4GB of onboard storage this device will prove to be quite popular as an alternative to the Reliance Pad.

  • Samsung Launches the Galaxy Tab 7.7 inch with Android 3.2 and 1.4 GHz Dual Core (PR)

    Samsung Launches the Galaxy Tab 7.7 inch with Android 3.2 and 1.4 GHz Dual Core (PR)

    Samsung has announced the new Samsung Note and the Galaxy Tab 7.7, the tab features a new Samsung made 1.2GHz dual core processor which is capable of 14 thread multitasking. 

    Specs of this new tablet include

    • 7.7-inch (1280 x 800) display 
    • Super AMOLED Plus panel
    • Android 3.2 Honeycomb
    • TouchWiz UX 
    • Samsung-made dual-core 1.4GHz processo
    • HSPA+ radio speeds as high as 21Mbp
    • 0.74-pound (335-gram)
    • 16GB to 64GB of internal storage
    • microSD card slot
    • 5,100mAh battery rated for 10 hours
    • 802.11n WiFi
    • GPS
    • Bluetooth 3.0
    • Dual 3MP and 2MP cameras
    This tablet is what completes the Samsung Galaxy line up – with a galaxy player 3.6, Player 4, POP, FIT, ACE, Galaxy SL, Galaxy S, Galaxy S2, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Tab 7, Tab 7.7, Tab 8.9 and the Tab 10.1 Samsung seems to have taken all Screen sizes  into account.
     

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    Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7, World’s First Mobile Tablet Featuring
    Super AMOLED Plus Display Unveiled at IFA 2011
    Pioneer of the 7-inch mobile tablet introduces next generation Galaxy Tab, delivering the ultimate in viewing quality and portability

    BERLIN – Sept. 1, 2011 –Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading provider and innovator of award-winning consumer electronics, today announced the Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7, the world’s first tablet to feature the brilliant Super AMOLED Plus display. The powerful Galaxy Tab 7.7 with a 1.4GHz dual core processor measures just 7.89 millimeters thin and weighs only 335 grams (12 ounces), making this tablet one of the most portable devices in the market.

    “The new Galaxy Tab 7.7 demonstrates Samsung’s commitment to offering consumers the most choice in the mobile tablet market,” said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business. “The Galaxy Tab 7.7’s ultra-thin design and WXGA Super AMOLED Plus display are impressive differentiators in the tablet marketplace and pillars of our ultimate goal of meeting a wide variety of consumer needs.”

    Brilliant Super AMOLED Plus display
    The Galaxy Tab 7.7 is the first tablet that incorporates Samsung’s Super AMOLED Plus display technology, delivering brilliant, high-contrast colors and a beautiful, crisp viewing experience. The Super AMOLED Plus display allows for a wider range of colors with greater separation between lights and darks, making images incredibly vivid.

    Sleek Design with Ultimate Portability
    The Galaxy Tab 7.7 provides ultimate portability and viewing quality within the Galaxy Tab portfolio, featuring a brighter display combined with a thinner and lighter design that easily fits in your jacket pocket or purse. The elegant, linear design features a stylish metal casing and rounded edges for a sleek look that’s comfortable to hold while you’re sitting or walking.

    Impressive Speed, Power & Battery Life
    The Galaxy Tab 7.7 features HSPA+ 21 Mbps network for faster uploads and downloads. It also supports Wi-Fi Channel Bonding, bonding two channels into one for improved network connection and data transfer at up to twice the speed. The device is powered by a 1.4 GHz dual core application processor for fast web-loading, seamless multitasking and superior multimedia performance. Thanks to a 5,100 mAh battery providing up to 10 hours of video playback time[1], the Galaxy Tab 7.7 does not sacrifice battery life for its ultra-thin design.

    Latest 3.2 Honeycomb OS with “Samsung TouchWiz UX”
    The Galaxy Tab 7.7 is powered by Android™ 3.2 Honeycomb, Android 3.2 has been optimized for a 7-inch tablet with a new compatibility zoom mode. This optimizes applications that are not designed to run on larger screen sizes, so they fit on the entire screen without distortion. In addition, the tablet supports MicroSD cards of up to 32 GB for direct media files transfer.

    Samsung’s TouchWiz user experience is designed with a Live Panel menu for customizing the home screen of the Galaxy Tab 7.7 with digital pictures, favorite Web sites and social network feeds.

    In addition, the TouchWiz UX includes a “Mini Apps” tray of commonly used features such as task manager, calendar and music player which can be launched while other major applications are already in use. The clipboard feature allows users to copy and paste texts and images.

    Powerful Multimedia
    Galaxy Tab 7.7 lets you enjoy video clips without limitation, featuring 1080p full HD playback, DivX included multi codec and Micro SD. The device also includes Universal Remote Control functionality, allowing control of the entire home entertainment system – TV, Set top box, DVD, Blu-ray player, AV audio system – from one device.

    Samsung Hub Services [AVAILABILITY DEPENDS ON MARKET]
    Samsung’s Hub Services offers easy access to content including games, eBooks, music and more. The Galaxy Tab 7.7 is the first mobile tablet to include a pre-loaded Game Hub, complete with easy social games, all delivered with lightning fast graphics. The Galaxy Tab 7.7 also features access to Samsung’s Music Hub service, which offers 15 million songs for preview, download and play. The Readers Hub service features a robust library filled with more than 2.3 million books, 2,000 newspapers and 3,000 magazines in up to 49 languages, and Samsung’s Social Hub service aggregates email, contacts, calendar and social network connections into a single interface.

    Voice and Video Support for Better Communication
    The Galaxy Tab 7.7 offers both voice and video calls for better communication. There is no need to bring a headset and BT for voice calls. In addition, it is possible to call privately in public places with Receiver Mode.

    Google™ Mobile Services
    The Galaxy Tab 7.7 is preloaded with the full suite of Google Mobile Services including access to more than 250,000 applications on Android Market™, Gmail™, Google Search™, Google Maps™ 5.7 with 3D maps, and Google Talk™ with video and voice chat.

     

     

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  • Samsung launches the 5.3 inch Galaxy Note (PR)

    Samsung launches the 5.3 inch Galaxy Note (PR)

    Remember the Samsung Device we spoke about here : Link, it actually turns out to be the Samsung Galaxy Note. The device is a 5.3 inch smartphone tablet from the company with pretty awesome specs.

    • Android 2.3 Gingerbread
    • HSPA+ 
    • 1280 x 800 Super AMOLED display
    • dual 8MP and 2MP cameras
    • 2,500mAh battery
    • Samsung-made dual-core 1.4GHz processor 
    • 9.65mm (0.38 inches) thick 
    • 178 grams (6.3 ounces)
    The device runs Sammy’s popular touchwiz over the gingerbread and is expected to do immensely well in the asian markets as the company claims. The company has also launched a7.7 inch tablet more details on that later.

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    GALAXY Note combines the market’s largest HD Super AMOLED display, supreme portability and advanced S Pen interface, creating a new type of smartphone

    BERLIN, Germany – September 1, 2011 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced today the launch of the GALAXY Note.

    The GALAXY Note is a new category of product, developed through Samsung’s deep consumer understanding and insight. It combines core on-the-go benefits of various mobile devices while maintaining smartphone portability, to create a whole new user experience.

    The GALAXY Note has a 5.3″ display which is the largest screen size with smartphone portability. It features the world’s first and the largest 5.3″ HD Super AMOLED display, an expansive high-resolution screen that provides an immersive viewing experience. Taking full advantage of the large display, users will be able to do more tasks to create and consume more, with minimum scrolling and screen transitions, while on the go. An advanced pen-input technology, called the S Pen, is combined with the GALAXY Note’s full touch screen to introduce a new type of user-experience. Through this, consumers are able to freely capture and create ideas while on the go.

    “The GALAXY Note is a device borne of our insight and innovation. We examined the fundamental elements of mobile culture, entertainment and communication in order to bring together the best experiences in a single, elegant device,” said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business. “The huge, 5.3″ HD Super AMOLED screen is the largest, highest quality display available in any phone; the touch screen and S Pen combine to produce a uniquely accurate level of control and finesse, along with rich expressions across the GALAXY Note experience, enabling the introduction of new smartphone experiences.”

    “The artistic freedom of a paper notebook is coupled with the benefits of Samsung’s smartphone technology and services, allowing users to create, edit and share with more style than ever before,” Shin added.

    State-of-the-art Display

    The GALAXY Note features Samsung’s own 5.3″ HD Super AMOLED display providing vivid clarity that is superior to conventional HD displays. This ensures the best viewing experience for video, photo, document and web on the go with deep blacks and bright colors. The superior screen also offers a 180 degree viewing angle, allowing contents to be shared comfortably.

    At 5.3″ the best-in-class display is the largest ever included in a primary mobile device; measuring just 9.65mm thick, the GALAXY Note fits comfortably in a pocket to offer true portability.

    Full Screen Utilization

    The high resolution display ensures that PowerPoint presentations, web-pages, news apps and e-books can be viewed comfortably with minimal scrolling or zooming. Minimizing the need to switch between applications, the GALAXY Note’s HD super AMOLED screen is large enough to allow meaningful split-screen operation in the most frequently used native apps.

    Samsung has also included S Planner, a smart professional planning tool that makes full use of the device’s large screen. The management planner integrates the phone’s To-Do list and schedule; control and navigation is intuitive, helping users to comprehensively organize their lives.

    Free Capture & Creation

    The GALAXY Note’s advanced pen input functionality is combined with the full touch screen to create a new input experience. The incorporated digital S Pen can be used for accurate sketching and artwork, and instantly capturing ideas freely before they float away.
    The GALAXY Note features S Memo, a multimedia application designed to record all forms of user-created content. Pictures, voice recordings, typed text, handwritten notes or drawings can all be captured via a single application and converted to a ‘memo’, to be edited, annotated and shared as desired.

    A one-step screen-capture function also allows users to instantly capture any screen; captured images can also be freely and accurately annotated using the S Pen before being filed or shared.

    The S Pen functionality has been deeply integrated into the GALAXY Note’s native applications to provide a richer interactive experience. Users will benefit from increased accuracy and control when editing or personalizing captured videos or photographs; and users will be able to draw and send handwritten images and notes via text message, email, and Samsung’s ChatON communication service.

    Broadening the opportunity to create new user experiences, Samsung plans to release the S Pen SDK allowing app developers to create fundamentally new applications and services incorporating the pen functionality.

    Superior Usability, Powerful Performance

    The 1.4GHz dual-core processor ensures the device is incredibly fast and a smooth user interface ensures seamless usability. Lightning fast network speeds are enabled through the HSPA? and LTE-enabled device’s super-fast connection, ensuring a quick and seamless browsing experience. This means that users can stream videos in real-time or engage with their friends through online gaming platforms.

    Samsung is enhancing enterprise capabilities of the GALAXY Note through its partnership with Juniper Networks. Juniper’s Junos Pulse SSL VPN provides secure remote access to corporate network resources. The SSL VPN enables large enterprise and service providers to meet high-volume secure access and authorization requirements, protecting corporate data with centralizes control and supporting employees’ personal device efficiently.[/toggle]

  • IFA 2011: Sony Announces worlds lightest E-reader with multitouch (PR)

    IFA 2011: Sony Announces worlds lightest E-reader with multitouch (PR)

    Sony has announced the worlds lightest E-Reader weighing in at just 168 grams (5.93 ounces) and is just 8.9mm thin. The E reader also has a 600 x 800, 16-level gray scale E Ink Pearl display along with 1.3 GB of usable internal storage plus microSD expansion of up to 32GB.

    The device will be available in Europe in October for around $149 and India in December for 9000 INR.

    Looking at the button configuration the base operating system on the device appears to be Android. 

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    Sony Introduces World’s Lightest 15.2cm (6″) eReader with Enhanced Touchscreen

     

    31 August 2011

     

    · Hold effortlessly in one hand: just 168 grams and 8.9mm thin
    · Browse and download a huge range of eBooks via Wi-Fi
    · Turn pages smoothly, zoom in and out, look up in dictionary or make notes, all on advanced, high-contrast touchscreen
    · Borrow eBooks directly and wirelessly from your public library
    · Over one month of battery life* lets you read without recharging on holidays or trips away
    · Available in three fashionable colours: red, white and black

     

    Treat yourself to the most natural and immersive reading experience with the new Reader™ Wi-Fi® (model PRS-T1) from Sony – the world’s lightest1 15.2cm (6″) eReader that also features an enhanced touchscreen.

     

    Now with Wi-Fi, Reader gives you the additional freedom to buy, borrow or get eBooks for free wherever there’s a wireless connection available.

     

    From the latest releases to popular titles and classics, it’s easy to browse and download titles in seconds from a huge range of compatible bookstores and other web sites. You will also be able to purchase and download eBooks and periodicals via Wi-Fi from the rapidly-expanding catalogue available at the Reader™ Store2. What’s more, Reader Wi-Fi is the worlds’ first3 eReader that will allow you to borrow eBooks wirelessly from public libraries thanks to simple, seamless access on the device4 via an on-screen ‘Public Library’ icon.

     

    Slipping effortlessly into a bag or pocket, Reader Wi-Fi is no bigger than a paperback book. 8.9mm thin and weighing just 168 grams it’s supremely comfortable to hold, with a gently curving profile that fits naturally in your hand.

     

    Enjoying your favourite book is even more of a pleasure with the advanced Dual Touch screen. E Ink® Pearl electronic paper displays a clear, glare-free, high contrast image that’s easy to read for hours, even in direct sunlight.

     

    Touch the screen to choose a book. Swipe a finger to turn the page, or zoom in and out by pinching your fingers together or apart. Tap on a word and hold to find its meaning from two built-in English language dictionaries. Words can also be translated to and from English using ten built-in translation dictionaries. You can even write notes on the page or highlight text with a finger or the supplied stylus – just like a real book.

     

    Finding your way around the longest title is refreshingly quick and intuitive. Bookmark pages and return to them instantly, or search for particular passages and jump straight to the text you’re looking for.

     

    While you’re reading, get extra information easily on a word or phrase with in-text access to Google™ and Wikipedia® look-ups. A simple browser also lets you download other compatible5 documents from the web via Wi-Fi for easy reading while you’re on the move.

     

    Reader Wi-Fi handles a wide range of digital formats, including the popular EPUB eBook standard plus PDF and TXT documents. View your collection of digital photos on screen, or plug in a pair of headphones and listen to stored music tracks while you’re reading. The front cover image of your current title or a favourite photo can be displayed as a screensaver when Reader is in standby.

     

    Fine-tune your reading experience with eight adjustable font sizes plus a choice of six font styles. Screen contrast and brightness are easily adjusted for comfortable viewing in any lighting conditions.

     

    Its long battery life lets you read for over one month without needing a recharge (3 weeks with wireless on). Reader Wi-Fi can be used while the battery charges via USB on a connected PC, so there’s no need to interrupt your favourite book.

     

    With a capacity of 2GB – enough to hold around 1,200 eBooks – internal memory space is easily expanded with an optional microSD card to hold tens of thousands more.

     

    Style-matched optional accessories for your Reader include a form-fitting cover with built-in lighting arm that angles for reading at night or in dimly lit places.

     

    Reader Wi-Fi with Pottermore download offer6

     

    Sony’s first offer in its collaboration with J.K. Rowling’s eagerly anticipated Pottermore website (www.pottermore.com) is a specially-created limited edition of Reader Wi-Fi (PRS-T1) which includes a voucher that enables Harry Potter fans to download the first Harry Potter eBook title, Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone, from Pottermore. Pottermore, a unique website which builds an exciting and immersive online experience around the Harry Potter books and is the exclusive retailer of the Harry Potter digital eBooks, is partnered by Sony.

     

    Reader Wi-Fi (model: PRS-T1) by Sony is available in Europe from October 2011, depending on country.

     

    1 The world’s lightest eBook Reader with diagonal screen size of 15.2 cm (6″) as of 31st August 2011.

     

    2 Reader Store will soon be available in Europe, coming first to the UK, Germany and Austria in 2011.

     

    3 World’s first according to Sony research as of 31st August 2011.

     

    4 Requires valid library card. Device feature – available only in UK, US, and Canada.

     

    5 Unencrypted ePub and PDF files.

     

    6 Availability of Reader Wi-Fi Pottermore special edition varies by country.

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  • The Parrot Asteroid – The Next Generation of In Car Entertainment

    The Parrot Asteroid – The Next Generation of In Car Entertainment

    From the makers of the much acclaimed Parrot AR Drone, a quadricopter for the iPhone, comes a new product for your car. They have designed an Android powered in car entertainment system supporting maps and attractions, voice calling, weather, and other applications in addition to providing radio and music playback.

    The device fits into the head-unit of  a standard 1-DIN car, and features a 3.2 inch LCD as well as tactile buttons and a jog dial to control the various features of the device. Many of the Asteroid’s features can also be controlled via voice input. It is able to connect to the Internet via your smart phone or a separate 3G dongle, and the device can also connect to an external GPS to provide its location based services. With the help of the Fuel for Less app, the Asteroid can display the nearest petrol pump, and can also display the prices of the various fuels offered. The device has another app called iCoyote which can warn users of upcoming speed and red light cameras as well as traffic jams and accidents.

    For music playback, the device integrates with iPod, iPhone, USB or SD card sources, analog players, bluetooth stereo, and FM and Internet radio and is equipped with a built-in amplifier and sub-woofer. For digital sources, all music can be accessed by voice with the ‘vocal music search’ that responds to the names of artist or albums in users’ music libraries.

    The Asteroid will be available from October 2011 and will retail for around $200.

  • Sharp Galapagos A01SH tablet goes on sale in Japan

    Sharp Galapagos A01SH tablet goes on sale in Japan

    Want a tablet for INR 50. ? Well the Sharp Galapagos tablet has gone on sale in Japan on contract for a mere 100 ¥, which is roughly Rs 50.

    The  Device is one of the first tablets to show instances of Honeycomb 3.2 in person, But don’t fall easy for the cheap price tag, you will need to tie yourself in a deal with the ISP for a long and problematic contract. The device is also available outright for ¥44,800 or INR. 28,000, which is still cheaper than the Galaxy 750 / tab 10.1s asking price.

    The Device is a WiFi only 7 inch device with Android 3.2 Honeycomb and a Unibody shell.

  • Xiaomi phone gets the take apart treatment

    Xiaomi phone gets the take apart treatment

    The highly talked about, recently announced device – The Xiaomi Phone has been taken apart for our viewing pleasure. The very powerful dual core device is all set to launch next month for a relatively low 300$ price. Pre orders for the device have already begin and one lucky individual was able to get his hands on for a full fledged teardown of the device.

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  • Amazon will sell upto 5 Million tablets if priced right

    Amazon will sell upto 5 Million tablets if priced right

    Analysts are closely tracking the Amazon Tablet launch and have issued statements that could actually hold true for Amazon. According to reports if Amazon has ample stock of the tablet and is able to price it significantly below Apple iPad 2 then hey can manage to sell upto 5 million tablets in the fourth quarter of 2011.

    Amazon is yet to announce the Tablets – “Cayote” and “Hollywood” which should be very popular among Amazon loyalists including Kindle owners.

  • Samsung Announces Galaxy S II and Tab 8.9 with LTE (4G) will announce launch them at IFA

    Samsung Announces Galaxy S II and Tab 8.9 with LTE (4G) will announce launch them at IFA

    Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy S2 and Tab 8.9 with LTE. Both devices are sporting an updated dual-core processor running at 1.5GHz, while the S II is also getting a size bump and moving up to a 4.5-inch screen. The only drawback here is that Samsung has not revealed full specs – Screen Pixels, camera etc. Check out the full press release below and wait for us to cover the launch right here.

    [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”]Samsung speeds up the Smarter Life with LTE versions of the GALAXY S II and GALAXY Tab 8.9

    SEOUL–(Korea Newswire) August 28, 2011 — Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd., a leading mobile phone provider, today announced LTE editions of its GALAXY S II and GALAXY Tab 8.9. These stylish devices now offer high-speed 4G connectivity in addition to power, portability and second-to-none screen technology.

    “With the introduction of GALAXY S II LTE and GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE, we will take the capabilities of these devices to a whole new level. LTE redefines the user experience made possible by these devices and opens entirely new possibilities in terms of content viewing, sharing, quality and connectivity,” said JK Shin, President and Head of Samsung’s Mobile Communications Business.

    “This is a milestone in our commitment to lead the charge in 4G mobile telephony around the world, both in terms of back-end network solutions for service providers and the development of powerful consumer handsets,” added Shin.

    When connected to a 4G network, LTE technology allows portable devices to download high-quality files at speeds of up to 100Mbps, and to upload at speeds of 50Mbps theoretically – five times faster than even the quickest HSPA+ connection. This means that a four-minute long MP3 track can be downloaded in 0.3 seconds, or an entire film file in less than two minutes.

    The enhanced connectivity afforded by LTE technology opens up a range of possibilities for users: Features like social gaming, video conferencing and high-quality media streaming can all be enjoyed seamlessly, with vast improvements in download times and connectivity. 4G technology also enables the seamless and near-instant sharing of multimedia content with friends and family, ensuring that users can share the experiences they love whenever they want.

    The addition of LTE to the Samsung GALAXY portfolio also opens further opportunities for mobile application and content developers creating a new generation of mobile services that take full advantage of increased bandwidth and improved connectivity.

    GALAXY S II LTE

    In addition to offering a high standard of connectivity, the GALAXY S II LTE delivers powerful performance due to its 1.5GHz dual core processor. Superior 3D graphic performance makes games and video consumption fast and smooth, while popular Web pages like Google, Yahoo and YouTube can load easily, giving customers instant access to the information they need.

    A 4.5″ Super AMOLED Plus display provides stunning visual clarity, with HD video and images taken on the device’s 8MP camera displayed in full vivid color. The GALAXY S II LTE also offers a rich content experience, with Social, Game and Music hubs all included, while the Readers Hub will be available for download after launch. These are in addition to a number of enterprise solutions aimed at increasing productivity. Running on Android 2.3, the GALAXY S II LTE is easy and intuitive to use.

    Additionally, the GALAXY S II LTE can also be connected to up to eight devices via WiFi, meaning that files can be quickly and seamlessly synchronized with laptops, tablets and other Smartphones.

    GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE

    The LTE edition of the GALAXY Tab 8.9 is incredibly portable, measuring just 8.6mm thin while weighing only 455g. The boosted connectivity and genuine portability ensures that the GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE is the ideal device for modern professionals, who need to stay productive and entertained while on the move. LTE capabilities enable video conferences to be held without need to worry about failing connections, while the 8.9″ screen enables easy rendering of business content such as presentations. The TouchWiz interface enables an intuitive user experience, enhanced by the space and freedom provided by the large display.

    Whether writing emails on a trip or reading an eBook in bed, the GALAXY Tab 8.9 LTE provides the ultimate tablet experience without compromising mobility.[/toggle]

  • Leaked : HTC Vigor pictures

    Leaked : HTC Vigor pictures

    Droidlife has got its hands on new images of the HTC Vigor, the device is rumored to have a texturized backplate comes “WITH HTC SENSE”  a dual LED flash, a front-facing camera along with four capacitive buttons its also rumored to have a  1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage. The popular Beats by Dre Sound engine will also possible premiere in this device.

    Looks like this device is heading to Verizon, so it may never reach the Indian Shores.

  • Leaked : PlayBook OS version 2.0, Drops BES

    Leaked : PlayBook OS version 2.0, Drops BES

    A bunch of pictures / screenshots of the playbook running what appears to be RIM OS 2 for Playbook are being tossed around on the internet. As if the Playbook wasn’t out of the sack punch the next update is really going to drop notice.

    Looks like RIM is dropping the BES from its playbook, disabling enterprise support on their only tablet that sold only 40,000 units since it was launched. It could also mean that the BES isn’t installed on whatever dev version this device is running, but there have been a lot of speculations regarding the BES dropout by RIM, and this looks like what is going to be the first real proof of their desertion of BES.

    Also if you look closely enough you can spot the green Android that could mean only one thing- Android app compatibility could be built into this update. Is that a big woohoo? I guess not, considering only a couple of you have bought the Playbook if any.

  • Sony Ericsson will Update the Xperia line with Gingerbread 2.3.4 (PR)

    Sony Ericsson will Update the Xperia line with Gingerbread 2.3.4 (PR)

    Sony Ericsson has announced that it will start pushing upgrades for its Xperia line and start moving them on to Gingerbread in October.  In this Upgrade users get

    • OEM enhancements
    • Facebook integration 
    • 3D sweep panorama technology
    • 3DTV viewing
    • Native screen capture function
    • Google Talk with Video Chat
    The upcoming Sony Ericsson Neo V will be the first phone with these upgrades with the rest to follow suit
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    Sony Ericsson boosts 2011 Xperia™ family with new experiences and new software

    2011 Xperia™ range to be upgraded to Android Gingerbread platform version 2.3.4
    Enhanced Facebook inside Xperia™ functionality
    Introducing Xperia™ neo V Android smartphone with the best of entertainment technologies from Sony and Google

    25 August 2011, London, UK – Sony Ericsson today announced new functionality and features to its 2011 Xperia™ smartphone range with a comprehensive software upgrade from October 2011. Consumers with 2011 Xperia™ smartphones will benefit from improvements to Sony Ericsson’s unique Facebook inside Xperia™ offering and 3D camera functionality from Sony. The upgrade also allows consumers to enjoy the full benefits of the Android Gingerbread platform including Google Talk with Video Chat.

    Sony Ericsson’s unique social experience provided by Facebook inside Xperia™ has been super-charged enabling Xperia users to like, share and discover on Facebook in a faster, easier and more intuitive way. The new functionality aims to make entertainment more social by giving users the ability to share and discover apps and games with friends through Facebook.

    The latest camera enhancements from Sony introduce 3D sweep panorama technology so that images can be captured and then viewed in 3D by connecting the phone to a 3D TV using the HDMI output.

    “With this software upgrade, we are bringing a wealth of new and really entertaining experiences to all our 2011 Xperia™ smartphones, including those already in consumers’ hands today,”said Nikolaus Scheurer, Head of Product Marketing at Sony Ericsson. “Our users will get to enjoy new features from Google, an even richer Facebook integration, and enhanced camera functionality from Sony.”

    Xperia™ neo V is one of the first new products to launch with the new software and will include all the features like Google Talk with Video Chat, 3D sweep panorama and enhanced Facebook inside Xperia™ functionality. Building on the success of the original Xperia™ neo launched earlier this year, Xperia™ neo V takes the latest Android software for smartphones and the best of Sony entertainment experiences, including Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine, to even more markets. Sony Ericsson Xperia™ neo V will be available globally in select markets from Q4 2011.

    The software upgrade will be available in select markets through a phased roll out starting from October 2011. Xperia™ owners will receive a notification instructing them to instantaneously download the software over the air via 3G or WiFi. Alternatively, they will have the option to connect to a computer and download it via PC companion.

    Upgrade at a glance:

    Xperia™ smartphones to be upgraded to the 2.3.4 version of the Gingerbread platform with new features including Google Talk with Video Chat for smartphones with front-facing cameras
    Updated Facebook inside Xperia™ functionality for enhanced like, share and discover abilities
    Xperia™ smartphones introducing world’s first 3D sweep panorama functionality powered by Sony.
    The software upgrade enables consumers to turn their Xperia smartphone into a mini-mobile PC by connecting USB peripherals (mouse, keyboard or game controller) to Sony Ericsson LiveDock™ multimedia station. Connect the smartphone to a TV via HDMI to get a big screen experience.
    Swipe text input – text input by swiping the finger from one letter to the next
    Screen capture – allows the user to share a screen grab from anywhere in the phone

    For full details all products news, please visit the press room and the product blog:
    http://www.sonyericsson.com/cws/corporate/press/pressreleases/latestnews
    http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products/

    Sony Ericsson Xperia™ neo V at a glance.
    *Please note that all services mentioned below may not be available in every market.
    Colours

    White
    Blue Gradient
    Silver

    Facts

    Size: 116 x 57 x 13mm
    Weight: 126g
    Operating system: Google™ Android 2.3 (Gingerbread version 2.3.4)
    Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255

    Camera

    3D sweep panorama
    5 megapixel camera
    16x digital zoom
    Auto focus
    Face detection
    Flash/LED
    Front facing camera (VGA)
    Geo tagging
    HD video recording (720p)
    Image stabiliser
    Red-eye reduction
    Scene detection
    Self-timer
    Send to web
    Smile detection
    Sweep panorama
    Touch capture
    Touch focus
    Video light
    Video recording
    Video stabiliser

    Music

    Album art
    Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP)
    Media player
    Music tones (MP3/AAC)
    PlayNow™ service
    Sony Ericsson Music player
    TrackID™ music recognition
    xLOUD™

    Internet

    Android Market™
    Bookmarks
    Google™ search
    Google Voice™ Search
    Pan & zoom
    Web browser (WebKit)

    Communication

    Call list
    Conference calls
    Facebook™ application
    Facebook inside Xperia™ V2
    Google Talk™ video chat*
    Noise Shield
    Polyphonic ringtones
    Sony Ericsson Timescape™
    Speakerphone
    Twitter™ (Timescape™ integration)
    Vibrating alert
    Video chat ready

    Messaging

    Conversations
    Email
    Google Mail™
    Instant messaging
    Multimedia messaging (MMS)
    Predictive text input
    Sound recorder
    Text messaging (SMS)

    Design

    Auto rotation
    Keyboard (on-screen, QWERTY)
    Live wallpaper
    Picture wallpaper
    Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
    Swipe to write
    Touch screen

    Entertainment

    3D games
    Media browser
    Motion gaming
    Radio (FM radio with RDS)
    Video streaming
    YouTube™

    Organiser

    Alarm clock
    Calculator
    Calendar
    Document readers
    E-Manual
    Flight mode
    Google Calendar™
    Google Gallery 3D
    Infinite button
    Phonebook
    Setup guide
    Widget manager

    Connectivity

    All services mentioned in this leaflet may not be available in every market.

    3.5 mm audio jack
    aGPS
    Bluetooth™ technology
    DLNA Certified™
    Google Latitude™
    Google Maps™ for Mobile
    Google Maps™ with Street View
    HDMI™ support
    Media Transfer Protocol support
    Micro USB support
    Modem
    Native USB tethering
    Synchronisation via Facebook™
    Synchronisation via Google Sync™
    Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
    Synchronisation via Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®
    TV Out
    USB mass storage
    USB High speed 2.0 support
    Wi-Fi®
    Wi-Fi® Hotspot functionality
    Wisepilot™ turn-by-turn navigation

    Display

    Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine
    16,777,216 colour TFT
    Capacitive touchscreen (multi-touch)
    3.7 inches
    480 x 854 pixels (FWVGA)
    Scratch-resistant

    Memory

    Phone memory: Up to 320MB
    Memory card support: microSD™, up to 32GB
    Memory card included: 2GB microSD™

    Battery life

    Talk time GSM/GPRS: Up to 6 hrs 55 min*
    Standby time GSM/GPRS: Up to 430 hrs*

    Talk time UMTS: Up to 7 hrs*
    Standby time UMTS: Up to 400 hrs*

    Music listening time: Up to 31 hrs*
    Video playback time: Up to 7 hrs 25 min*

    *According to GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery performance may vary depending on network conditions and configurations, and phone usage.

    Networks

    UMTS HSPA 900, 2100
    GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

    UMTS HSPA 850, 1900, 2100
    GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900

    In the kit

    Xperia™ neo V
    1500 mAh battery
    Stereo portable handsfree
    2GB microSD™ memory card
    Charger
    Micro USB cable for charging
    Synchronisation and file transfer
    User documentation

    Legal
    1) Facts and features may vary depending on local variant. 2) Operational times are affected by network preferences, type of SIM card, connected accessories and various activities e.g. playing games. Kit contents and colour options may differ from market to market. The full range of accessories may not be available in every market.

    © Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications AB, 2011[/toggle]

  • WIMM – The Wearable Android Module

    WIMM – The Wearable Android Module

    The Wimm Module has been developed by Wimm Labs to be an extensible and customizable touchscreen module that can be incorporated into devices such as watches, remotes, and other modules that can be small enough to be integrated with wearable products.

    The device sports a 1 inch square, full colour 160x160px capacitive touch screen display and its wifi and bluetooth ready versions also feature an accelerometer as well as a magnetometer. The devices run a modified version of the Android operating system and are compatible with most devices running Android, Blackberry or iOS.

    Weighing only 22 g, the Wimm Modules are designed to be integrated into a wide range of products from watches and pendants to ‘Smart’ wallets. Possible applications include use as calendars and appointment books, pedometers, calorie counters and other health trackers, mobile payment solutions, music and video players, file storage, and universal remotes.

  • Samsung Preps the Stage before iPhone 5 Launch, Readies new Galaxy GT-19220

    Samsung Preps the Stage before iPhone 5 Launch, Readies new Galaxy GT-19220

    Looks like Samsung was expecting the Apple next smartphone to be a knocker, and has studied a next gen device, in hopes of attracting the crazy iPhone buying crowd.

    The device itself has 1280 x 720 Super AMOLED Plus display that measures in at 5.29 inches diagonal, it will run Android 2.3 and will have a 1.5ghz dual core processor, not to forget a 8mp camera

    The device hopelessly reminds us of the trailer and details that came out by Samsung recently. Either way there is a big announcement on the 1st and we will wait for that.

  • HTC Bliss gets caught on pictures with front facing camera

    HTC Bliss gets caught on pictures with front facing camera

    The folks at XDA China got their hands on the new HTC bliss and took a few high-quality images for the world to see. These images do justice to the device and negate on earlier images.

    According to XDA China the measurements of the device are similar to the Desire S. The device is expected to be launched on the 1st September.

    [XDA.cn]

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