Legend has it that the first words spoken by Cooper in the call history were “I called to see if you can hear me better at the other end of the line.”

In the 40 years that have elapsed since the first call on a cell phone, the telecommunications industry has changed dramatically. Sure, except that sometimes we still need to ask the question if our partners hear us well.

Changes occurred extremely slow. The phone that Cooper spoke for the first time in 1973 weighed one kg (nearly nine times more than the iPhone 5), had a length of 25 centimeters (almost double than the Samsung Galaxy S4) and an autonomy of 35 minutes of conversations.

Users have waited 10 years (!) For Motorola to release in March 6, 1983 the world’s first commercial of mobile phone: Motorola DynaTAC. Few, however, rushed to buy it, not because they were not interested in technology, but because it had an exorbitant price: 3.995 USD.

It’s been nine other years before Neil Papworth sent in December 3, 1992 what was to become the world’s first SMS: “Merry Christmas.” It happens in the UK via the Vodafone network.

Where are we?

Mobile telephony has radically changed the way we communicate with those around us, whether we’re talking about mobile calls or SMS. And nothing seems to change this mentality until the last decade when Skype arrived in 2003 and then the iPhone in 2007 generated some alternative methods of communication via an ordinary Internet connection.

I’m sure you know what I mean: We started to use increasingly more Skype for video calls and iMessage, WhatsApp and Viber became effective solutions to send instant messages to your mobile phone.

A survey in late April last year showed that people have sent 17.6 billion text messages per day worldwide, while the number of messages were sent by the most popular six apps (WhatsApp, BlackBerry Messenger, Viber, Nimbuzz, iMessage and KakaoTalk) reached 19 billion per day.

Even if, as in the case of piracy, we cannot say that the 19 billion messages were sent as SMS applications unless the trend is striking: people tend to use more applications than traditional SMS and mobile calls.

WhatsApp, one of the applications that change the way we communicate.

Where are we heading?

This reorientation of users inevitably lead to the erosion of the traditional business model for mobile operators and is one of the reasons why most operators now offer minutes and unlimited SMS, especially on their network, in exchange for a monthly fee significantly less than 5-10 years ago.

Meanwhile, operators focus on data connections. After we escaped GPRS or EDGE, 3G technology has now become a commonplace that 4G will be replaced gradually and in a distant future 5G. It is true 4G technology is still relatively early stage of development and is quite expensive, but remember that it all started from a phone that costs about 4,000 dollars.

Theoretically, if these trends are maintained, the way we communicate over 10 years will be fundamentally different. Perhaps in 2023 we will think with nostalgia to the days when we were wondering if we have minutes to call our friends who are on another network, which is not at all a bad thing.

LG shows us the mysterious OLED screen that does not break. Along with a very attractive OLED design, developed around a 55-inch curved screen based on OLED technology, LG will also present an OLED for mobile phones. Built entirely of plastic, the new screen is flexible and molded into almost any shape we want. Being done on glass substrate, the new type of screen is virtually unbreakable. Of course, this detail does not completely remove the risk from falls and accidental impact if the device is used for other brittle materials, but the repair costs will be greatly reduced.

The exhibition stand will present two prototype screens, of a 5 and 7-inch diagonal, HD Oxide TFT technology based. For this, the element of attraction is its very narrow frame of only 1mm width for 5-inch screen. With low weight and low power consumption, the new screens will feed into the smartphone models with visible rimless design that extends to the edge of the screen casing, thereby maximizing the space available for display.

LG has a surprise for fans of portables with high-resolution screen. With 14 inch diagonal and resolution of 2560×1440, the new LCD display technology will equip the laptop model from the high-end premium range of devices such as refrigerators and interactive panel of luxury cars.

In other news as an application developer working closely with HTC, the Taiwanese top range will soon get the update to Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. It was released in March with the 4.1 version, I would say enough for any Android smartphone. In addition, it comes with HTC One comes with Sense 5 interface, a version that differs significantly from the previous ones.

Android 4.2 Update for HTC One should bring a number of improvements and facilities. It is assumed that among these are widgets for screen unlocking, a better keyboard and screen notification options. We’ll see when it officially comes and how fast the update will be distributed by operators.

Specifications

Sony Xperia ZR is powered by a quad-core processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro, clocked at 1.5 GHz. Sony used the same APQ8064 chipset met in the Xperia Z/ZL, which includes a quad-core Adreno 320 GPU, more efficient option than Dual-Core platform used for Xperia Xperia L. SP 2GB RAM capacity is identical to that used in Xperia Z, but the internal memory has been reduced from 16GB to 8GB which can be expanded via a MicroSD card up to 32GB. Phone is running on Jelly Bean 4.1, like Xperia Z.

Regarding the screen, Sony has opted for an approximately 4.6 inch TFT, 4.55 exactly highlighted by Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 technology, 1280 x 720 pixel resolution, specifications identical to those found in Xperia SP.

Sony claims that the glass covering the screen is scratch resistant and shatterproof.

The main camera uses the same mode as the 13MP Exmor RS Xperia Z, with better performance than the 8MP sensor Xperia models SP and L. Full HD videos can be done, has autofocus, LED flash, HDR imaging and video, face detection, image stabilization and many other features designed to assist the user in achieving good pictures. The phone has a dedicated camera button for ease of use underwater, allowing and taking photos without unlocking the screen.

Sony has also included a secondary camera as powerful as the Xperia Z, opting for a used Xperia SP VGA model.

Other features include A-GPS, Wi-Fi Hotspot function, Bluetooth 4.0, HDMI support via MHL, NFC, USB 2.0 and audio jack of 3.5 mm. Xperia ZR has LTE 4G connectivity, compatibility depending on the region where it will be marketed.

The smartphone has a 2300 mAh battery that can be replaced by the user, and Sony claims that usability is improved by its STAMINA mode, pledging approximately 450 hours in standby connected to a 4G network or approx. 520 hours on a 3G network. Estimated autonomy for video playback is approximately 8.5 hours.

Xperia ZR versions will be available in black, white, pink and green. Sony claims to have achieved a sustainable housing, dust and water resistance is IP55 and IP58 certified, which allows keeping the phone in water at 1.5 m for up to 30 minutes. The phone has dimensions of 131.3 x 67.3 x 10.5 mm and is weighing 138 grams.

In the request sent to court over Monday, Apple asked smartphone model Galaxy S4 adding to the list of 22 products Samsung alleging infringement of certain patents owned by Apple. To comply with requests from the court, however, California, Apple will give up at least one of Samsung devices previously added, making way for smartphone model that has become the main threat to their iPhones deals.

On the other side of the barricade, Samsung does not leave any outdone, compiling its own list of 22 products which Apple company representatives said they would use certain patented technology of Samsung.

Both companies are required to reduce the list of products incriminated maximum of 10 for each side, the limitation allegations of infringement of patents more than 5 cases for each device. The new restrictions should be implemented no later than February of next year. Unfortunately judges’ attempts to mitigate attacks launched by the lawyers of the two companies seem to have the desired effects, the sequence of charges are likely to continue next year.

Samsung managed to beat their own record in terms of smartphones sales. South Koreans announced that in two weeks after the commercial launch, they have sold no more than 6 million units of Samsung Galaxy S4. Galaxy S4 sales in the first two weeks are much higher than those recorded for the previous model, Samsung Galxy S III, sold 3 million units in 21 days of release.

According to sources, most sales of Samsung Galaxy S4 took place in the early days of the market launch. Specifically, Samsung has recorded 4 million units in the first four trading days. The Samsung say that the sales target is 10 million units in the first month of release.

Galaxy S4 has a display of 4.99 inches AMOLED type with full HD resolution, 441 pixels per inch (bottom screen on HTC One ~ 461 ppi) comes, according to the region that will be sold with a quad-core (4 cores) but one octa-core (8 cores) 1.9 GHz, and 1.6 GHz, RAM has a 2GB flash storage 16/32/64GB, but this can be extended with support for microSD (not available on HTC One).

Samsung Galaxy Core is having a dual-core processor at 1.2 GHz, 1GB RAM and Android Jelly Bean OS 4.1 Touch-Wiz interface. Samsung claims that the platform is able to run fluently with good graphics applications and games.

The phone comes with 8GB internal memory which can be expanded via a microSD card up to 64GB. The screen is 4.3 inch TFT LCD WVGA resolution (480 x 800 pixels). Samsung Galaxy Core has two cameras: 5MP with LED flash primary and secondary VGA. The main camera can record video at 480p/30 fps resolution.

Other features include A-GPS, Bluetooth 3.0, acceleration sensor, proximity, compass and a Li-Ion 1800 mAh. The phone has Wi-Fi 802.11n connectivity and HSUPA 5.76 Mbit. Dual-SIM version using Samsung technology that allows both cards to be active in the same time.

Regarding appearance, Galaxy Core has some features top model Galaxy S4 presented in the Emobilez review, and the back is similar to the Galaxy Mega 5.8. Now the phones has 129.3 x 67.6 x 8.95 mm dimensions and is weighing 124 grams.

The company has included some software features such as Smart Stay – recognizes when we are not looking at the screen and reduces brightness to reduce consumption, Smart Alerts – notifications are displayed when the phone is moved, Motion UI – common functions activated by motion, S Voice – using voice commands.

In other news, after a spring full of important launches of Android smartphones, LG also has announced an event scheduled for May 30. The South Korean company has not confirmed what it smartphone, but analysts are convinced that the event is dedicated to LG Optimus G2.

So far there is no official photo with the LG Optimus G2 smartphone, but arrived online image indicates that LG’s minimalist design will be used for the new gadget.

Rumors about the new smartphone specs include a quad-core 2GHz over a 13MP camera. Last year there was speculation that the new LG Optimus G2 could arrive with the new version of Android Key Lime Pie.

As a model for the mainstream market, Samsung Galaxy Core chipset is limited to a dual-core processor at 1.2 GHz and 1 GB RAM and 5-inch screen instead of the Retina Display technology currently have a model Galaxy S4 TFT LCD 4.3 inch with resolution limited to a respectable 480 x 800 pixels. We still have a housing finished with a textured style of Galaxy S4.

For the price rumored to be located around 320 euro threshold we choose a 5 MP camera accompanied by LED flash, VGA front camera and 8 GB of internal memory, expandable via a microSD card attachment. From the list of facilities could not miss a A-GPS receiver, Bluetooth 3.0 module and the Wi-Fi network 802.11 b/g/n.

Under rounded cap hides a Li-Ion 1800 mAh, which should not put too much problems with autonomy.

Samsung Galaxy Core version comes with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and will hit store shelves in single-SIM variant and dual-SIM, from July. On the other hand, the gadget series Samsung Galaxy Note is fast becoming a hardware standard that many other manufacturers manage to touch quite late. The latest rumors about the hardware specifications of Samsung Galaxy Note 3 show that the South Korean manufacturer is planning another “monster”. Samsung Galaxy S4 will be available in octa-core version and the new Galaxy Note could be the next gadget with powerful processor.

The 8-core processor is not the only step forward for Samsung Galaxy Note 3. The hybrid phone and tablet could also have an octa-core GPU Mali 450, with 3GB RAM. As its display technology, it is assumed that Samsung will use all Super AMOLED display with 1920×1080 resolution. Also, it is rumored that Samsung Galaxy Note 3 will have an octo-core Exynos 5 processor, 3GB of RAM and a 13 megapixel camera. The graphics processor will be more powerful than the one from Samsung Galaxy S4. The device could run on Android 4.3 Jelly Bean.

It remains to be seen whether the actual performance will be enhanced by impressive hardware specifications, which will almost certainly require a battery of 3000 mAh. Samsung Galaxy Note 3 includes a 6-inch screen, with a camera of 13 inches and is expected on IFA Berlin 2013 event that runs from 31 August to 5 September. Let’s wait and see what happens, stay close to us, we will keep you updated.

These hybrids are designed to support those who actually need both types of gadgets: a laptop for achievement at home or away and content consumption tablet that they can easily carry.

In terms of hardware, the solutions adopted were of the most diverse, Asus Transformer Book TX300 and Samsung Ativ Smart PC Pro 700T relies on a system of complete detachment of the keyboard to the screen, Lenovo ThinkPad Helix has a folding keyboard at 180 degrees, and Sony Vaio Duo 11 and Acer Iconia W700 has a slide mechanism.

I like most of the models system from Asus and Samsung, because it allows me to completely detach the keyboard and I go with a standalone tablet more compact, but the basic idea is that whatever preferences you where choose. Furthermore, the main problem is not hardware construction of a convertible. In fact, I think any price is not necessarily a problem, even if it is not easy to invest at least $1700 in such a gadget.

Instead, the real problem lies in the way these hybrids popularity among end-users is the software platform. A hybrid can help you have a tablet and a laptop in one device.

Windows 8 – inefficient solution

You probably noticed that most of these gadgets except Lenovo IdeaPad Yoga 11 features Windows 8. It is without doubt the best choice for an operating system, and this for several reasons: Windows is the most popular operating system for PCs and laptops, and the new version of Windows 8 is built specifically to be used on tablets.

The theory sounds good, but the practice is killing us. The new Metro interface on which Windows 8 is not appreciated by the users of PCs and laptops. Yes, it’s interesting and brings something new in the world of Windows Phone, but when productivity is the most important, classic desktop is still effective. In addition, there is still not enough applications developed for the new Metro interface, so in general you have to stick to the pre-installed ones.

This interface is more suitable for tablets and brings a fresh air, but comes with a new problem: there are very few quality applications designed for tablets and customization possibilities significantly lower compared to Android and iOS, which have the advantage of being already on the market for several years.

By the nature of their construction was expected to generate hybrid laptop-tablets. The truth is that the situation would be the same (or even worse) if Android instead of Windows 8, because Google’s operating system is good for tablets, but virtually impossible to use on a laptop or PC.

Without too much exaggeration, we can say that these currencies have occurred before the time, without having to provide a software platform compatible with both tablets and with laptops and highlight the used hardware concepts.

As mentioned above, there are different companies that are offering these devices to their customers at different prices. The prices vary from each other depending upon the features and specifications of these devices. Like other companies. Samsung has also introduced different important models of Tablet PCs to its customers. They are available in the market with different price tag. The company has established a separate research and development department which is continuously monitoring the technological changes that are happening very rapidly in the world of technology. The company also pays proper attention to the needs and demands of the customers. Now the company has introduced another important device under the title of “Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 7.0”. This 7.0 inches wide tablet is expected to hit the market in May but the exact date of the launch of this device is not yet confirmed. The price tag of the device is also not yet confirmed. The officials of the company are quite hopeful that like other devices of the company, this device too will get warm response from the general public.

If we look on the specifications list of this device, we find that this device has been blessed with different important and latest features. The first element on the specification list of this device is its operating system. This device has been equipped with latest and advanced version of Android 4.1 Jelly bean OS and this operating system is powered and supported by fast and speedy dual core CPU that has maximum frequency of 1.2 GHz along with the support of 1 GB of RAM memory.

The next element on the list is 3 mega pixels rear facing camera. There is also 1.3 mega pixels front facing camera. This device has 16 GB internal storage capacity which Is further extendable up to 32 GB through micro SD card.

Samsung officials said a week ago, during the launch of Galaxy S4 in Dubai, that they would launch such a terminal, but did not specify any release date or name. Keeping the appearance of the current version, the Active version will bring tight housing which will provide protection against water and dust, its name is not known yet.

The phones resistant to harsh conditions are not new, the world of Android have some models launched by Motorola, Sony and Samsung, but they were low-end models or mid-range. With the launch of Xperia Z, the interest raised for mobiles with top high prices and tight housing designed to protect, Google announced that future models Motorola will focus on sustainability.

In addition to Galaxy S4 Active, Wall Street Journal says that Samsung has to work on a reduced version of the model, most likely speculation of Galaxy S4 Mini, which will offer a screen with a diagonal of 4.3″ and a new tablet that will provide a screen diagonal of around 8″.

Samsung is also famous across the world due to its latest and advanced products. The company has a wide range of devices that it has offered to thousands of customers. So far the company has introduced certain important models of smart phones and all these models of smart phones have been blessed with different improved and latest features. In this article we will discuss another stylish and attractive smart phone that has been introduced by Samsung under the title of “Samsung Galaxy Core”. The officials of the company are quite hopeful that this device will also get warm response from general public as it has been blessed with different important and latest features.

So far the exact release date of this device is not confirmed but it is expected that this device will hit the markets in May. It is also expected that this device will hit the Russian markets in May and Chinese market during last week of May. If we look on the specifications list of this device we find that this device has been blessed with different important and latest features.  The first element on the specifications list is 5 mega pixels rear facing camera that has been blessed with different built in features including LED flash, auto focus, image stabilization, geo tagging and smile detection. This camera also has 1080p HD video recording capability. The exact measurement of this device is 129.3 x 67.56 x 8.95 mm.

The next element on the list is 4.3 inches wide touch screen that has maximum resolution capacity of 800 x 480 pixels. This device will run the latest and advanced version of Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system. This operating system is powered by fast and speedy dual core processor that has maximum frequency of 1.2 GHz along with the support of 768 MB of RAM memory.