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Reviews Sony Xperia Neo L

2012-08-29T08:04:00.001-07:00

Xperia Neo L is the most differentiated products in Sony's 2012 series, a model with a large screen, running Android 4.0.

In 2012, Sony showed the progress of his own standing in the array smartphone. Design of its products are homogenous and innovation, unique compared to other company's equipment that looks "depreciation and amortization".

Xperia Neo L is a special product, slightly "tune" with the style of the previous Sony Ericsson phones. Inherit the design of the product the Neo went ahead.

HTC Desire X upcoming budget prices

2012-08-29T07:58:00.000-07:00

Product is said to own a 4-inch screen, the design inspired by the HTC One X, the more likely will be sold for about $ 360 USD.

Blog from Hong Kong is ePrice has just posted images of an HTC product design is quite similar to the One X and One S, named Desire X, code-named Proto appeared in the previous rumors.

The Desire X is equipped with dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 1 GHz, Adreno 203 GPU, 4-inch screen resolution of 800 x 480 pixels, pixel density of 233 ppi.

Own devices 5-megapixel camera, integrated advanced technologies of the One as the ability to capture images in a fast and straight or 1.080p video while taking pictures. When sold, the HTC Desire X will run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

According to the latest information, this product is also equipped with polycarbonate plastic material, 768 MB RAM, 4GB of storage, support for microSD memory card slot and 25 GB of free storage on the cloud service Dropbox. Desire X screen is Super LCD, a thickness of 9.3 mm and weight of 120 grams.

Derise X product is part of the plan to launch a series of products of high quality but affordable HTC hinted earlier in order to win back the market from rivals Samsung and Apple.

It is not clear official time on the shelves of this product when its price is around 360 USD.

Compared with designs brother HTC One X.

The shocking secret Apple revealed in court

2012-08-29T07:49:00.003-07:00

Not the result of the lawsuit, but the truth is Apple unveils new court users particularly interested.

The largest lawsuit in the history of technology village ended after three weeks of trial. Samsung lose the competition for violating six of the seven patents that Apple charges, and to pay $ 1.05 billion.During the trial, the Cupertino-based technology company has revealed the secret information that if not, the user would not be able to imagine, Apple invest carefully for iPhone or iPad likeno.

The idea of 'madness'

After the unexpected success of the iPod, the question is what Apple will do next. There are many ideas to the "after" of Apple marketing vice president Phil Schiller revealed. These ideas include production cameras, cars and more "crazy".

Eddy Cue send email Tim Cook

Although Steve Jobs had rejected the idea of producing a 7-inch iPad in public, but in email Eddy Cue, vice president of Internet software and services of Apple sends Tim Cook 1 /2011, Jobs was very excited with the idea mentioned above.

'Purple Project'

In 2004, Jobs asked Scott Forstall, senior vice president in charge of iOS development, formed a design team of the iPhone interface. When employed in this project, the Apple engineers will hear questions such as: "This is a secret project and I can not tell you what the project is. Just know that you will have to work evenings and weekends for a few years. "

Privacy

Apple is famous for security issues, but those who work in the "Purple Project", the security is also pushed up multifold. These people have to work in a particular area, the camera is ubiquitous. The first regulations of the place is called "Fight Club" is that you never mentioned it.

The prototypes of the iPhone

Some form of iPhone

Apple had outlined a series of samples of the iPhone before launching this product in 2007.It includes templates iPhone 8 next, iPhone inspired from the iPod Mini, and many other models, but ultimately the company decided on the shape of the first-generation iPhone because by Stringer designers, it is a beautiful formand most personality compared to other products already on the market.

The kitchen table

This may surprise many people, but when product design, Apple's design engineers in the room often sit in groups of about 15-16 people around a kitchen table.According to Apple, it feels as if they are working in a family. However, to complete only one button on the iPhone, the form of this product may be in the hands of about 50 people before officially approved.

Most iPhone users will buy shell case

Revealed very interesting but also showing that iPhone users cherish their products look like. According to a study from the Apple market, 78% of iPhone users bought shell case to protect the product.

Not receive feedback from users

While many companies often conduct surveys to assess the quality of the product, Apple went in the opposite direction. "We never try to meet and ask the customer what they want to feature in the next product. That's what we have to do, ", Schiller said Vice President.

Product marketing costs

Many people believe that Apple does not take the cost of marketing the product, but the reality is not so. When the iPhone launched, the company has spent $ 97.8 million to advertise the iPhone in the U.S. in 2008. With the iPad, the amount the company spent $ 149.5 million in 2010, when the iPad was first released.

The template iPad

Template Apple iPad stand has been producing research.

Like the iPhone, the iPad has been carefully cared before launch. In court, Apple has launched a series of template iPad, including design template with very thick and has no physical home key.

Samsung surprises with the Galaxy S III toxic

2012-08-29T07:26:00.001-07:00

Product ownership cap back in the shape of a fun dragon, unique gift Samsung dedicated to a customer in Canada.

Back in May, when the Galaxy S III just launched, a Canadian customer called Shane Bennett sent a letter to Samsung with the desire to own a Galaxy S III toxic. In a letter to Samsung, he can draw a blue dragon looks pretty funny.

The Samsung Galaxy S III belongs to Mr. Bennett.

At that time, the Galaxy S III is not sold in the Canadian market and Samsung Canada has politely declined the request of Mr. Bennett. However, Mr. Bennett was excited recently posted photos of a Galaxy S III with the lid loose a dragon flamethrower unique social network page, Samsung said it was a gift sent to him in order tri special guests. Moreover, the packaging of this product is also in the funny little dragons.

This is considered an act to please the customer of Samsung, after the company lost lose face in front of Apple in recent lawsuits. Samsung had more than $ 1 billion in compensation for violating six patents of "apples defects" and at the risk of being banned from selling the Galaxy product line in the U.S. market.

Did the Samsung Galaxy Note II screen glass leak too?

2012-08-28T10:36:00.001-07:00

A newspaper of Korea has just published details of the Samsung Galaxy Note II configuration, which is worth noting that the latest operating system Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.


	The Seoul Newspaper published configuration information of the Galaxy Note II

Other notable features include quad-core Exynos 4412 processor at 1.4 GHz, 5.5-inch Super AMOLED screen resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels, an 8 megapixel camera. Internal memory, the device has two options 16GB and 32GB.

In terms of design, the edges are a bit more rounded than the old version, and as previous rumors, it will be sold with a wide selection of colors. Information posted on the pages of Korea also revealed the device supports 3G/4G connection.

Samsung has not yet confirmed that information. Earlier, the Korean electronics company has announced the event on 29/8 in order to introduce the second generation Galaxy Note.

Samsung to indemnify Apple more than 1 billion

2012-08-27T06:51:00.002-07:00

The jury gave the verdict today 25/8 in Federal Court in San Jose, California. Jury listened to each party presents in 25 hours of evidence and testimony before the discussion results Finally on day 22/8.

The company Apple, based in Cupertino, Calif., sued Samsung in April, 2011, and Samsung events in contrast, creating a patent war spread four continents to win the win the market smartphones worth 219.1 billion. The two companies have brought each other off the Court in the UK, Australia and South Korea.

The question of compensation in violation of clause in more than 600 sentences that the jury must answer. Apple claims to be compensated because 2.5-2.75 billion for that Samsung infringed four patents designs and 3 design software of iPhone and iPad. Samsung reclaim 428.8 million in compensation, citing Apple infringed 10 patents.

Samsung, Apple is are the two largest phone maker in the world.

Apple also wants the computer table of Samsung prohibited selling permanently in America, instead of the present temporary ban, and the smart phone of Samsung must also be extended the term prohibition. Judge Lucy Koh, preside at the trial San Jose, will have to decide these issues to give final ruling along.

Patent wars began when Samsung launched Galaxy series phones in 2010. Steve Jobs, co-founder of Applehas deceased, complained to Samsung that Galaxy copying iPhone.

Samsung and Apple two smart phone maker in the world. Two studios hit each other out buildings although the extent still dependent on each other to play deployment. Apple buying parts from Samsung, contribute about 9% sales of Samsung and is also the largest customer of electronics of South Korea.

In the second quarter of this year, the global phone sales reached 406 million products, higher than 401.8 million year last year 's. In particular, Samsung and Apple make up close to half, according to market analysis firm IDC. Samsung overtake Apple to take the lead throughout the second quarter, with sales of factory-50.2 million phones, accounted for 32.6% market share. Meanwhile, Apple made 26 million telephones, 16.9% market share.

Both had won legal. Apple won a trial in the us next day 29/6, causing the line of Nexus phone Galaxy Samsung to stop the sale. However, Samsung 's products remain on the market when the Federal Court complaint in Washington.

In November last year, Samsung WINS Apple during the trial in Australia, allow products of Samsung still being sold normally. Trial in Seoul the day 24/7 ruling both companies are violating patents of each other and must stop selling a line number phone and computer table.

Camera 16 ' dot ' inspired by Samsung Galaxy S III

2012-08-27T06:44:00.003-07:00

Samsung is expected to launch a tourism-based camera platform phones Galaxy S III, with the screen and running Android 4.0 4.8 inch SuperAMOLED Ice Cream Sandwich.

Information about the camera is Samsung's unique Gsmarena lead from a kidney. Accordingly, a device with the name Samsung Galaxy S Galaxy S Camera, thicker than 1.5 to 2 times III from, equipped long 10 x zoom feature. The camera is equipped with 16 megapixel sensor, a xenon flash.

Galaxy S Camera will run Android OS 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and versions support connecting to Wi-Fi or 3 g + Wi-Fi.

The camera This is expected to be launched at the upcoming IFA exhibition together with Galaxy Note 2. Samsung usually brings interesting product at the This exhibition, such as the computer Panel its first 6 days ago two years, and then the computer table hybrid phones AMOLED first last year.

iPad mini launch in October

2012-08-27T06:35:00.001-07:00

AllThingsD has published information that Apple will introduce its tablet iPad mini next October instead of September as previously rumored.

According to AllThingsD, the launch iPad mini will place a month after the introduction of the new iPhone, is said to take place on 12/9. However, Apple still has not confirmed that the job.

Earlier, rumors that Apple will also launch two new products is the 6th generation iPhone and iPad mini on 12/9. However, this is an unparalleled precedent with Apple.

IPad Mini version with a screen size of about 7 inches, was launched to compete with the cheap Android tablets like the Amazon Kindle Fire and Google Nexus 7. IPad mini price is expected at around 200 to 250 USD.

Nikon Coolpix S800C running Android OS will be price 350$ USD

2012-08-24T06:28:00.003-07:00

In addition to the normal shooting features, this 16-megapixel camera also allows users to download the application access or share photos instantly to a smartphone or tablet.

As previous rumors, the Nikon Coolpix S800c running Android officially announced yesterday (22/8). This product is equipped with 16 megapixel 1/2.3 CMOS sensor, 10x zoom and image stabilization. Users can also shoot Full HD video 1.080p and easy data sharing with a smartphone or tablet via Wi-Fi using WPS technology.

Compared to some existing smartphones, it does not have the ability to call, but the photo quality is better than any smartphone. Along with that, users can also access the app store Google Play to install the application, photo editing software, and even Skype.

The parameters of the chip and a 3.5 inch screen resolution Nikon Coolpix S800c has not been announced, just know it will run Android 2.3 officially on sale.

Nikon Coolpix S800c owned storage capacity of 680 MB for the application installed, 1.7 GB image storage (expandable with SD card slot). Product weighs 184 grams, about 27 mm thick (excluding the lens when open). Battery life of the machine is not really impressive when it only took about 140 photos on a single charge.

Nikon Coolpix S800c will be sold in the U.S. market this month for 350$, in black and white options.

Nikon S800C: first Android camera released

2012-08-22T09:02:00.002-07:00

Nikon Coolpix S800c running Android 2.3 can use Google Play Store, integrated GPS, Wi-Fi as a common other than the mobile phone, texting.

Nikon S800c

Not Samsung, manufacturers usually put the idea of "strangers" on compact cameras, Nikon today is the name of a surprise when the camera is released the world's first commercial run Android. To match the operating system for a mobile capital, S800c using the large 3.5-inch WVGA OLED touch support along three basic buttons - Home, Back and Menu to the right.

Nikon's new camera also has good hardware with BSI CMOS sensor resolution of 16 megapixels, 10x optical zoom lens focal length 25-250 mm, Full HD video recording capability, supports ISO from 125 to 1600,extension 3200. Machine can focus at close distance is 50 cm.

3.5 inch touch screen

Built-in GPS and Wi-F

Nikon S800c also integrates GPS (location tagging photos) and a Wi-Fi connection to upload photos and videos directly to sharing sites, social networking. This model also has an internal memory of 1.7 GB for data storage (memory for the operating system and private software). Pre-installed operating system is Android 2.3 and can install applications from the Play Store mobile as usual.

Battery comes in only 140 shots according to CIPA standards, while Nikon did not specify the use of other tasks in long time.

Price for Nikon Coolpix S800c is $ 349.95 with a two color choices are black and white milk.

Video ads Nikon camera running Android.

Juggle work and play in style with Samsung GALAXY S DUOS

2012-08-20T07:58:00.003-07:00

Samsung Electronics introduced the Samsung GALAXY S DUOS, the latest addition to the GALAXY smartphone family designed for active young professionals. The GALAXY S DUOS will be available from September starting in Europe and rolled out across other territories.

Samsung’s new Android 4.0-powered smartphone is ideal for users who balance fast-paced work and social lifestyles. The GALAXY S DUOS offers all the style and high-end performance users expect from GALAXY smartphones. It also affords the convenience of Dual SIM access, giving the smartphone added communication flexibility.

The Samsung GALAXY S DUOS combines high-end performance with total communication flexibility owing to its Dual SIM functionality, which allows users to manage two phone numbers from a single phone. Its unique ‘Dual SIM Always on’ feature allows you to receive calls on one SIM number while taking a call from the other, ensuring that you can manage both personal and work commitments without ever missing a call. You also have the flexibility of selecting different billing plans for either SIM, switching between them at your convenience.

The GALAXYS S DUOS doesn’t compromise on style or performance. Its rounded edges and smooth ceramic-like finish give it a classy, sophisticated appearance. Its 1GHz processor and 1500mAh battery allow for breezy multi-tasking across the most demanding applications, while the 4GB of on-board storage provides ample space for your favourite images and videos. Its capabilities are boosted by the exciting new features of Android 4.0, which include stunning graphics and upgraded menu systems for easier browsing and navigation.

The GALAXY S DUOS’s social and entertainment options are equally impressive. Its generous 4-inch display offers a comfortable viewing experience whether browsing online, reading emails or flicking through photos, and is perfect for watching video or enjoying images taken with the phone’s 5MP camera. The preloaded Samsung’s ChatON communication service, which connects all phone users into a single community, provides easy instant messaging, group chatting and content sharing in multiple formats—images, video, voice, contacts—to make mobile messaging incredibly simple and intuitive.

Samsung GALAXY S DUOS Product Specifications

Network	HSDPA 7.2 M 900/2100 EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900
Display	4.0” WVGA(480x800) TFT
OS	Android Ice Cream Sandwich
Camera	Main(Rear) : 5 Megapixel camera with LED flash Front: VGA Camera
Video	Video : MPEG4, H.263, H.264 Recording : FWVGA@30fps, Playback : FWVGA@30fps
Audio	Codec : MP3, AAC, AAC＋, eAAC＋ Music Player with SoundAlive 3.5mm Ear Jack, Stereo FM Radio with RDS
Additional Features	Dual SIM Always on
	Samsung Apps
	Samsung Kies
	Samsung ChatON mobile communication service (Preloaded)
	Samsung TouchWiz
	A-GPS
Google™ Mobile Services	Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Latitude, Google Play Store Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Places, Google Navigation
Connectivity	Bluetooth® technology v 3.0 MicroUSB, USB 2.0 Wi-Fi b/g/n
Memory	4GB internal memory microSD (up to 32GB)
Dimension	63.1 x 121.5 x 10.5mm, 120g
Battery	Standard battery, Li-ion 1,500 mAh

Source: SamsungTomorrow

Update on Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 software upgrade for 2012 Xperia™ smartphones

2012-08-18T00:46:00.005-07:00

Sony has announced on his blog that the company has begun the process of Android 4.0 update for the Xperia P.

All users worldwide will be notified of your upgrade in the next few weeks, specific time will depend on each country and home network distribution equipment.

Besides the new features of Android 4.0, an updated version of Sony software also bring in their three new entertainment applications: WALKMAN, Albums and Movies, along with expansion on standby for up to 4 hours, lock screen is improved, the widget can resize and recent Apps button to browse the new software running recently.

In some cases, people will need to connect to PC Companion software for Mac or Bridge to the installation is in progress.

Source:Sony

The word 'Metro' back on Windows Store

2012-08-18T00:34:00.002-07:00

Some sources explain this is only a small error on naming while Microsoft has not announced the official reason.

Metro interface is forced to turn over names is Modern UI. Photo: Techfactor.

Microsoft has quietly lifted rule application is not named with the word "Metro" on its application store. A source of WPCentral said, this is not the rules set out by Microsoft that is just a small error on Windows Store. Currently, the software maker still has not announced the official reason for this.

Before that, many applications have been returned to the developer in a state of "not confirmed" because their names contain the word "Metro". This has led to many software vendors have to think to worry because the new name for applications already familiar to users.

Some people initially expected this move by Microsoft to avoid all the hassle involved in trademark disputes "Metro" with retailer Metro AG of Germany. "Software giant" has even threatened legal action for unauthorized use of trademarks and forced to make new name for its interface is Modern UI replace the name Metro UI.

Google is upgrading Play Store and Voice Search on Android

2012-08-18T00:23:00.001-07:00

Warehousing applications, online content and search features voice on the operating system Google Android are upgrading and adding new features.

Google Play Store are welcome to add new utilities.

With Play Store, Google is preparing for additional storage and application of its online content features to send, gifts like those on Apple's iTunes and App Store. This allows users to buy applications on the Play Store and send gifts to friends, or use your account to accept gifts of free content from other users to Redeem Code, gift card Gift Card . However, Google feature is not yet officially submitted to the user.

But in return, now, Play Store has started to support intelligent update feature called Smart Update, this is a utility that was introduced at the developers conference Google I / O takes place in June last it. Instead of downloading the whole early upgrade any software, Smart Update makes updating quick and cost much less space when only download the update changes.

In addition, features voice search on Google's Android Voice Search continue to be updated by adding new languages. As announced, Google said it is adding 13 more languages to its platform, bringing the total number of supported languages to 42.

The new list includes the Basque language, Bulgarian. Catalan, Portuguese European, Finnish, Galician, Hungarian, Icelandic, Norwegian language, Romanian, Serbian, Slovak and Swedish.

With the addition of a series of languages, Google Voice Search is becoming a heavyweight opponent of Siri, speech-recognition engine on the Apple iPhone 4S. The Jelly Bean 4.1 update, Google Voice Search also added Google Now, smart looking gadget with the ability to handle the same language as Siri.

The troubling point of the iPhone

2012-08-17T09:07:00.004-07:00

Ability to customize poor, missing shortcuts, bad email application ... are the points that users expressed discomfort at the Apple smartphone.

iPhone as most popular smartphone today, however, does not mean that it is considered a perfect product. And quite a lot of shortcomings of the Apple handset, make users not help but feel a nuisance to use.

Can not customize

Owning an iPhone means that the user interface to accept the default home screen with 16 icons for applications (additional 4 original application below). If you want to change the look of the home screen, you should look for a different handset. Apple does not allow users to add shortcuts, widgets or as wallpaper on Android.

There is no shortcut

When using the iPhone, users can not access quickly to turn on or off Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, switch to flight mode or adjust the screen brightness.

Siri looked like a toy

Overall, Siri is a compelling applications and potential. However, because only in beta, the application of voice recognition iPhone get a lot of silly errors when answering the questions of the user. Clearly, Apple has much to do to turn Siri really become a virtual assistant outstanding.

Battery life is poor

Battery of iPhone 4S less than advertising

If you are a regular use iPhone for daily work, it's better that you should take advantage of the charger to energize for your smartphone spare time. For some Android smartphone, the user can remove the battery cover means that they can be equipped with additional backup battery, but with products like the iPhone monolithic design, which is impossible.

Automatic predictive and edit messages

System dictionary on the iPhone rather "less intelligent". It does not update the new words in the dictionary that is sometimes causing fatal errors to the user. For example, when you type sec (short for second), it will automatically adjust to the sex.

Can not change default browser

For many users, Chrome and Firefox is their favorite browser. However, if you use your iPhone and install the browser, users still have to use Safari as your default browser. That means that, when the user receives a new update from social networks, open links from other posts, they have to go through Safari.

Mail applications bad

Mail is one of the biggest complaints about the application of the previous IOS version. According to the announcement from Apple, on iOS 6 mail features will significantly improve these limitations.

The three new phones Sony's landfall in the U.S.

2012-08-16T07:17:00.005-07:00

Sony fans in America will soon be introducing three new handset named Sony Xperia acro S, Xperia dual Tipo and Xperia advance.

Sony Xperia acro S is one of the first Android smartphone with 4.3-inch wide screen, use the Bravia Engine technology, processor speed 1.5 GHz dual core processor, Adreno 220 graphics GPU, RAM 1 GB and 16 GB of internal memory. Devices running Android 4 Ice Cream Sandwich.

The second smartphone Sony Xperia advance is considered specific version for the U.S. market of the Xperia Go. Equipped with 3.5-inch HVGA screen, dual core processor 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 8 GB memory and running Android 2.3. The device is IP67 standard for water resistance and dust. However, weaknesses of the product is low-resolution screen.

Meanwhile, the third phone Sony Xperia Tipo dual is a midrange Android smartphone with 3.2-inch HVGA screen, single-core processor clocked at 800 MHz, RAM 512 MB of internal memory and 2, 5 GB. Notable feature in this phone model supports two SIM.

There are no prices for all three of Sony phones.

HTC, Samsung and Sony smartphones grab EISA awards

2012-08-16T07:10:00.001-07:00

HTC, Samsung and Sony have a reason to celebrate today - their smartphones picked several EISA (European Imaging and Sound Association) awards in different categories.

And if you're wondering what EISA is, it's an industry body representing 50 tech-focused magazines from 19 European countries and it gathers every year to award the best devices in different categories.

Samsung scooped four awards, one of which was for its Android flagship, the Galaxy S III. The Samsung I9300 landed the EISA award for best European mobile phone. Sony got the Green Award for the second time in a row. In 2011, the Xperia mini and Xperia arc received the Green Award, and this year it's the Xperia P.

HTC didn't leave empty-handed either. The One S got the Social Award for its best-in-class social features in the Sense 4.0.

Source | Via

Judge Urges Apple, Samsung to Make 'Peace' and Settle

2012-08-16T06:59:00.003-07:00

The court said that the more likely the two will suffer little if no decision according to the lawsuit.

Apple and Samsung is the last chance to settle

Latest News in the lawsuit between Samsung and Apple, the last witness will be convened this week, then the court will look to conclude next week.

However, Judge Lucy Koh, head of the jury is still wanted for the case of two technology companies leading a last chance to settle before the court's conclusions are made.

"I can see the risk of failure of both in this case," Ms. Koh said. Both Samsung and Apple may be faced with the compensation for damages, will be banned even if the product continues to pursue the case.

On the advice of Judge Koh, a representative of Samsung and Apple have agreed to hold a meeting to negotiate. Official time of the meeting were not disclosed, but maybe it will happen within this week.

In week two of the lawsuits, Samsung has pretty much call witnesses, mostly engineers working in design team to present its development plans Galaxy Tab tablet.

In particular, notably women Jeeyuen Wang design process shared about their hard work as the project developed the Galaxy Tab. They usually work about 20 hours / day for 3 months and confirmed that two versions of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 has been completed three months before the iPad launch (1/2010).

If the arrangement between the two companies do not achieve results, the more likely the case will continue next week and the results will be released in late August and early September next.

Windows Phone 7.8 vs 8 feature set comparison leaked

2012-08-15T08:58:00.004-07:00

A new leak out of a reputable Windows Phone site in Russia gives us a look at the differences in features between Windows Phone 7.8 and Windows Phone 8, and even adds in a new feature for WP8 which we hadn't heard about before. Many of the features are what we expected to see based on Microsoft's announcement, without any real surprises, but it's nice to have everything laid out plainly. WP7Forum tends to be pretty reliable, so we expect this info is something you can trust.

As expected, while Windows Phone 7.8 will get the new start screen with the new Tile sizes, most of the other major features aren't making the cut. Skype, RCS-e, and DataSmart are all available in WP7.8, but only as separate apps, and not integrated as with WP8. DataSmart is the app which allows users to monitor data usage, and RCS-e allows carriers to hook in data services. Not surprisingly, IE10 will be WP8 only, and WP7.8 users will have to make due with IE9 (our condolences).

Additionally, Voice Command, Bing Audio, and cloud services all seem to be staying the same from WP7.5 to WP7.8, but WP8 users will be getting more powerful versions of each. WP8 will have more voice command options, as expected, and will sync all data to the cloud. The new piece of info is that Bing Audio in WP8 is getting "improved TV recognition", which we hadn't heard about before, but seems to be a way to tag TV shows from the audio, and more than likely will shoot you into the Zune Marketplace to buy said TV show.

Source: WP7Forum.ru via WMPU

Rumor: Microsoft's blockbuster tablets cost only 200 USD

2012-08-15T08:51:00.001-07:00

If this information is true, this will be a model 10-inch tablet first owned super cheap price $ 200.

Surface tablets on hand CEO Steve Ballmer came out in June.

Home famous tech Engadget has just published a report startled many people, under which Microsoft's Surface RT tablet will shelves with price only $ 200.

If come true, this would be a shocking information technology in the village, by considering the many ways, Surface is a model worthy of high-level, fair competition with the Apple iPad's $ 500. Accordingly, Surface will be a 10 inch tablet first to price competition, only the equivalent of a 7-inch model is Google Nexus 7, Amazon Kindle Fire.

Surface not yet released, so people could not carry out dissections to find out the costs of its production. The 8GB version of the Google Nexus 7 is approximately 160 USD to produce, whereas with a 10.6 inch model as Surface, only pre-production and the screen frame of the product was higher than 160 USD. That's not to mention the Surface is equipped with various other components such as base or larger flash drive.

Of course, this information is not unfounded, because with his potential, Microsoft could sell the hole completely to focus on selling hardware digital content. Previously, the company has also sell Xbox gaming device for 168 USD.

Microsoft has declined to comment on rumors, so users only by waiting until 26/10, when this product is sold to the official knew the damage.

How 'in-cell' technology could make the next iPhone ultra-thin

2012-08-15T08:29:00.000-07:00

Apple has licensed production technology in ultra-thin screen-cell, can make a few mm thinner than the iPhone for the new generation.

iPhone 5 can be equipped with in-cell technology?

Apple has achieved an important step, because the technology new LCD touch screen (in-cell) of them are officially licensed. Based on this technology manufacturers can integrate the sensor in the circuit layers of the screen.

This is considered a breakthrough in making tablet products and smartphone gets thinner, which is considered to have reached the current limit. Currently, the iPhone 4S and other sensors were placed inside the sensor layer on the LCD layer.

A lot of the advantage will be created thanks to the integrated structure of the LCD layer and layer into a single sensor, Apple said in the registration of their licensors. Some classes on the screen can be removed, reducing production costs, especially the thickness of the LCD screen, and sizing of the production process.

Technology called in-cell, which is expected before the integration on the 6th generation iPhone's upcoming Apple, Sharp and LG, which will be the production partner of the largest screen "Apple".

The difference between the type of screen smartphone

2012-08-15T08:07:00.000-07:00

TFT-LCD, AMOLED, Retina is the phrase often users encounter when it comes to the screen on the mobile devices today.

Phone screen has changed quite a lot, compared to them is only capable of displaying caller phone number, at the launch. When SMS was born, the screen of the phone lines began to be larger designs, enabling users to read and compose messages.

After the screen color was developed not long, it was thought to take pictures or video on the phone, so the screen is also sharper. Until the era of the smartphone, touch, people request good screen phone similar to a computer screen with the ability to clearly display text, video blurred and bright enough to see outdoors.

A series of consecutive screens were born, is integrated on the high-end smartphone, making users more time can not distinguish the difference between the screens above. The same "roll" a popular display technology today:

TFT LCD — thin film transistor displays are easily the most common in smartphones at this time, though manufacturers are paving the way for newer, better performing screen technologies. TFT LCDs are often used in laptop displays as well.

Advantage – Cheap to make, most commonly used screen.
Disadvantage – Aging Technology, Not as bright or clear as other display technologies.

Super LCD (SLCD) — another contender for screen dominance is Super LCD. A variant of traditional LCD technologies, SLCD offers better contrast and warmer colours than older LCD displays, but is said to drain more power than AMOLED displays.

Advantage – Cheaper to produce than AMOLED displays, Works better in direct sunlight over AMOLED.
Disadvantage – Drains more power than AMOLED displays, not as bright as AMOLED either.

AMOLED — active matrix organic light emitting diode is one of the prominent up and coming display technologies looking to take over from TFT displays.

AMOLED screens are visibly more colourful than TFT displays and have a lower power consumption with thanks to the intriguing fact that the colour black is produced by the OLED being switched off. AMOLED screens have been used by Samsung, HTC, Nokia and Dell to name a few, and continue to be in high demand. They give off clear, bright and sharp images as seen in the images below. The potential problem with AMOLED screens is that they are quite poor in direct sunlight, and the screen will be close to unusable.

Advantage – Bright and clear quality, Low power consumption for screens.
Disadvantage – Almost un-viewable in direct sunlight, Display can appear pixelated.

Super AMOLED — Samsung has positioned itself at the forefront of mobile display technologies producing its “Super” variant on the AMOLED display. By combining the touch panel and the top layer of glass, Samsung has created a screen that is visibly more vibrant than previous AMOLED screens, and more usable in direct sunlight.

Advantage – Everything AMOLED is but better, great for watching videos on.
Disadvantage – Still poor in direct sunlight, but better than regular AMOLED.

Super AMOLED Plus – Another Samsung fortified screen technology, which is available on the latest Samsung Phone Models. It is an advanced version of the Super AMOLED technology with better colour reproduction and scaling. Not as bright as Super AMOLED, but better. More subpixels are crammed into the screen tech, allowing it to be more pleasant for your eyes.

Advantage – Amazing color reproduction, better viewing angles.
Disadvantage – Not good enough in the sun yet, colours can seem washed out on larger screens.

Super AMOLED HD

This is a term created by Samsung, is simply a high-resolution (720 x 1280 pixels or higher) of the Super AMOLED screen. Currently, Samsung has abandoned Super AMOLED Plus screens and return to Super AMOLED technology and improved HD. This type of screen used on the Galaxy Note and Galaxy S III of the company.

Retina

Retina is a marketing term influenced by Apple, to just kind of screen pixel density is so high that the human eye can not distinguish each individual pixel in the normal viewing angle.

Density Retina pixels on the screen is split into "standard" vary by equipment and common vision of the user. Such as the iPhone 4S is smaller, the user's vision will be closer to its pixel density up to 326 ppi while the new iPad, this density is 264 ppi.

Mobile BRAVIA Engine

Xperia S screen using BRAVIA Engine Mobile.

BRAVIA is a well known technology, used long ago on the TV series of the company. Mobile BRAVIA Engine technology is specifically designed to improve picture quality and video, to increase the contrast and natural color as possible.

NOVA

This is a variation of the LCD, LG company used on its Optimus Black. It has the capability for ultra-high brightness but extremely energy efficient.

IPS — in-plane switching smartphone screens are characterized by vibrant colours and excellent off-axis viewing angles. IPS screens are typically more expensive, but the result is a screen you can see clearly from any angle. Apple recently employed IPS technology in the LCD display of the iPad and iPhone 4 (which they are also referred to as Retina Screens in the iPhone 4 only). IPS has a resolution 960 x 640. This basically means that an IPS Display uses a SLCD screen, but packs more pixels which improve quality

Advantage – Able to create a more viewing angles than other displays, able to zoom in with more clarity
Disadvantage – Expensive to create, very few companies use this technology so far

Qhd – Quarter HD Screen is exactly how it sounds, as it has quarter of Full HD. Full HD resolution is considered 1920 x 1080, so quarter HD is 960 x 540. It is not quite as good as IPS technology, but it’s has a great looking screen resolution on any device! Qhd is not a screen type, but the amount of pixels in that screen, exactly like Retina Screen’s

From left to right – iPhone 4 (IPS Retina Display), HTC Desire (Super LCD), and the Samsung Galaxy S (Super AMOLED). While it is quite difficult to tell from just photo’s (we recommend you actually have a look at them in person), we can probably assume that the Super AMOLED is brighter than either the Super LCD or IPS Retina Display (all phones are on maximum brightness). However, if you were to take a closer inspection at these phones, you would realise that The Super LCD screen and IPS Retina Screen are less ‘pixelated’ (meaning the pixels are packed tighter, giving it a clearer image) than the Super AMOLED screen.

Verdict – Truth is, there are quite a few people that don’t care about which screen types they are getting, but we want to change that. You’ve seen the advantages and disadvantages of each screen type, so your choice of screen type will depend heavily on how you will be using your phone, so you will have to decide yourself what screen type to get.

We personally quite like Super AMOLED displays. They have bright and vivid colors on display, which makes it great for general use and an absolute joy when it comes to watching videos. Despite being difficult to see under direct sunlight, it gives the brightest colors of any of the screens giving it a slight edge over our other favourite - the IPS Retina Display.

Phones that use Super AMOLED Displays – Samsung Omnia 7/Focus, Google Nexus S, and the Samsung Galaxy S2.

You now have a basic knowledge of the different screen types available today and hopefully, an appreciation of the new technologies available to you. So next time your out picking up a new phone we hope you will take the screen type into account, because we guarantee you – they do make a difference in the long run.

Rumor: Microsoft Surface RT will be lighter than iPad, with 13hrs battery life

2012-08-14T03:38:00.001-07:00

In addition, the tablet 10 inch Surface, running ARM platform, which can also be about 100 grams lighter than the competition from Apple.

Microsoft Surface is one of the long awaited product in the second half of 2012, because it brought in its expectations, is the first product that can compete with Apple's iPad tablet segment luxury.

In his debut last June, Microsoft has introduced a range of attractive features of the tablet screen 10 inch Surface as HD resolution, the quad core ARM chip, peel case cum nice wireless keyboard but the price and battery life of the product to be kept secret.

Recently, Mobimag quoted an anonymous source said, the Microsoft's tablet upcoming will own the battery life of up to 13 hours HD video running continuously, higher than the equivalent of about 10 hours of more advanced tablet models existing table.

According to this source, the Surface RT ownership regime "connected standby", allowing the computer to sleep mode with the ability to consume very little power, but still enough to get the new updates. When put in this mode, the standby time is from 320 to 409 Surface hours.

In addition, this source also revealed that the production of the Surface RT will own super light weight of 520 grams, 100 grams lighter than 625 grams on the iPad. Products will be marketed in late October, at the same time debut of Windows 8.

For pre-order Apple iPhone 5 in the U.S. from 12/9

2012-08-14T03:24:00.003-07:00

A week ago, iMore ever mentions the event Apple will introduce iPhone 5 to 12/9 to, and yesterday (13/8), this source also confirmed that the 6th generation iPhone will start placed before the United States at the same time on.

Release date iphone 5 to market later than expected about 9 days after the official product launch. The distribution Monday for iPhone 5 world market started in the first week of October, is expected on 5/10.

Information on the reservation and the distribution iPhone 5 for the world market in October was revealed to iMore from a source fairly accurate in the past.

However, product launch event and placed before the new generation iPhone has never happened before. Last year, Apple introduced the iPhone 4S on 4/10 and started for customers to reserve three days later. The first batch of iPhone 4S is available to consumers on 10.14.2011, while the second batch is 10.28.2011.

Last week, iMore post information that Apple was planning to launch the new IOS devices with new, smaller connector, including the new iPhone, iPod touch, iPod nano, iPad, and iPad mini. However, on the specific introduction of these products were not disclosed.

6th generation iPhone expected to be a larger screen than the iPhone before life, thinner design, connector and headphone jack was redesigned.

New Sony Xperia S color Dark silver officially coming soon

2012-08-13T22:47:00.003-07:00

In addition to the white version and black have been released early, Sony upcoming release Dark Silver with silver seed junior Xperia P.

Although the upgraded version Xperia SL LT26ii has revealed many new colors, but Sony has upgraded Xperia S LT26i predecessor with a new version, Dark Silver. Unlike SL will change the processor speed is higher, Xperia S Dark Silver color will just different internal configuration is also true from products introduced at CES in early 2012 .

Information taken from the Sony Xperia Blog said Xperia S color silver called Dark Silver will appear in a few weeks but the specific price of the product has not yet been notified.

Xperia S is one of today's most advanced smartphone from Sony, with 4.3-inch HD screen for high pixel density and sharp than the iPhone 4S. Equipped with dual core processor, 12 megapixel camera and a square design almost monolithic.