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Highscreen Cosmo: budget android with light-music

2012-03-21T04:40:00.003-07:00

When three years ago, Google Inc. announced that will develop its own operating system for mobile devices, nobody would believe that after two or three years, Android OS will capture the market. Today the world market every day more than 350,000 sold vehicles under its control. Not so rosy, however, things were in the former CIS countries, where smartphones were considered not a cheap pleasure. For example, in Russia, the first more or less available android began to appear only in the last year.

Over the last year of the Russian market added a few more such novelties, one of which is a smartphone Highscreen Cosmo. Its main difference to other similar devices is a function of "color music", which is located on the lower side of the casing LED panel that can generate five different patterns consisting of seven different colors, among which are: purple, pink, blue, green, red, orange and yellow.
If desired, color drawings may designate certain events. For example, you can "visualize" missed/received calls, new/unread messages, the connection module through Bluetooth, data transfer, the activation of an alarm clock, on/off the smartphone battery charging or playing music.
Dimensions of the new Highscreen Cosmo is 110 x58 x13 mm and its weight - 140 gr. Under the Corps is Qualcomm MSM 7227 processor with a clock frequency of 600 MHz and 256 MB of RAM. Information displays a 3.2-inch touchscreen TFT HVGA screen (capacitive, Multi-touch) with a resolution of 320x480 pixels. Also available are: 3-megapixel camera module Wi-Fi 802.11b / g (DLNA) and Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR (A2DP), communication standards GSM 900/1800/1900, 3G (UMTS), connector micro-USB, GPS navigation, digital compass, accelerometer, headphone jack (3.5 mm) and FM-radio.
By default, Highscreen Cosmo has only 512 MB of internal flash memory. However, as in most cases, this unit has a slot for microSD, by which its volume can be increased.
Among other things, the logged-in hardware equipment includes: a memory card of 2 GB, USB-cable, charger, wired headset and user manual. In conclusion, we note that the new product to be running Android OS v 2.2., Which is good, because earlier versions do not support installing applications from the service Android Market.

Samsung Galaxy Player 70: multimedia Android player for study

2012-03-21T04:33:00.004-07:00

The South Korean company Samsung Electronics announced the start of sales in the domestic market a new multimedia media player on the operating system, Android v2.2 (Froyo) - Galaxy Player 70, developed specifically for training purposes.

According to the manufacturer, the new product is adapted for use by pupils and students. For compliance purposes, developers have equipped her extra features and programs, among which are numerous dictionaries and textbooks. Also in the apparatus installed Smart program, through which you can access thousands of free lectures 2. Over time, the application list will be updated.

Samsung Galaxy Player70 enclosed in a heavy (186 grams) body black, which measures 74.2 h141, 3h11, 9 mm. The heart device is a 1 GHz processor. Image displays a 5-inch, TFT screen with a resolution of 800x480 pixels. Provided, and two cameras. 5 megapixel with LED backlight and front (VGA). Also available: modules Bluetooth v3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n, GPS, TV-tuner (T-DMB), HDMI connector, GPS navigation, digital compass and accelerometer.

By default, Galaxy Player 70 can be equipped with 16 and 32 GB of internal flash memory, but thanks to the microSD card slot for its volume can be increased.

GALAXY Neo: inexpensive androidofon with WVGA screen

2012-03-21T03:33:00.000-07:00

The South Korean company Samsung Electronics announced the launch of sales in the domestic market of a new smartphone running Android OS - GALAXY Neo. According to the manufacturer, one of the main advantages of a new democratic and relatively high cost of technical capabilities.

Dimensions Samsung GALAXY Neo up 115.9 x56, 9x12, 14 mm and its weight - 121.8 g. The heart device is a 800 MHz processor, and supports the performance of 512 MB of RAM memory.
For the output image corresponds to a 3.5-inch TFT (WVGA) screen, which is the maximum resolution of 800x480 pixels. Provided, and a 3-megapixel camera capable of play DivX video files without conversion resolution. GALAXY Neo also features: Bluetooth v3.0 module and Wi-Fi b / g / n; port USB, slot microSD TV-tuner (T-DMB) and many others. etc. As for the food, it provides a battery with a capacity of 1500 mA / h Operated by Samsung GALAXY Neo operating system Android v2.2 (Froyo).

Samsung probably will not show the Galaxy S3 at MWC 2012

2012-03-12T01:47:00.001-07:00

That show, it does not show ... Another rumor about the activity of Samsung's Mobile World Congress 2012 just hit the hungry for discussions and forecasts of the global network. Reportedly, if any Galaxy S3 is represented at the event will not happen. By this conclusion, journalists have come for the simple reason that none of them have not been invited to a special event, which is usually the case most interesting. And in fact the announcement has not been any.

But, the truth, even the optimists are hoping for a positive outcome, reminding everyone that it was a year ago in Barcelona, was shown the previous model of the legendary series is Samsung, was presented to the Galaxy S II. This fact is well, can not be ignored. And if you look at the year ahead, the original Galaxy S has been presented around the same time, in March 2010 at CTIA, which was held in Las Vegas. Well, about the Super AMOLED were told right at the MWC 2010. So, all (or at least most of it) reduces the activity of the spring, which is another reason to expect a novelty.

Even before the MWC is still a whole month. During this time, it can happen anything. For example, one of the suppliers of Samsung to accelerate, so the company can produce a prototype in time. Well, yes it is, fantasy and just digress. And anyway, even if nothing will happen at the MWC 2012, we have still in reserve the May CTIA, the June and October Google IO CTIA, plus the countless number of large events is not in the intervals between the three. In short, Samsung Galaxy S III just to be, but probably not at the MWC 2012.

Smartphone LG Optimus Elite will have Sprint and Virgin Mobili

2012-03-12T01:41:00.002-07:00

Specifications of LG Optimus Elite:

3.2 - inch touchscreen display with a resolution of 320x480 pixels;

800 MHz single processor;

3-megapixel camera with autofocus;

NFC, Wi-Fi, 3G, Bluetooth, A-GPS;

Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

The price on the LG Optimus Elite is not known, but considering that this device is an entry-level price should not be high.

Samsung Galaxy S II until no Android 4.0

2012-03-12T01:36:00.001-07:00

Smoke without fire, and the fact that the official representation of Samsung in the Philippines, through its portal, has announced the imminent release of Android 4.0 update for the smartphone Galaxy S II, scheduled for March 10, definitely indicates the seriousness of the South Korean manufacturer plans. Unfortunately, the long-awaited update on Saturday and one of the owners of Galaxy S II and has not received, and Samsung made an official denial, saying that the news was released on an error.
So while users still continue to follow the news, because one way or another on the promise of Ice Cream Sandwich for its flagship last year before the end of March, Samsung does not give up.

Mobiado presents edition smartphones Grand Touch Aston Martin

2012-03-12T01:27:00.001-07:00

Mobiado, in partnership with luxury car manufacturer Aston Martin have created a joint publication of the Grand Touch Aston Martin.
In fact, the smartphone Grand Touch is the same as Samsung Nexus S, but much more expensive. The device is made of durable aluminum alloy, or a firm with a yellow or pink gold. Another part of the smartphone is not so impressive and has the usual hardware package Nexus S, as a 4-inch WVGA display, 5 megapixel main camera, 1 GHz single-core processor, 512 MB RAM and 16 GB of internal memory.
The unit comes with Gingerbread, but the promise in the near future to upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich. The price of the device is not made public, but I think it will be a lot more sense than the possession of such a smartphone.

Ubuntu is working on a killer android. Part Two

2012-03-12T01:19:00.001-07:00

Canonical Representatives emphasize the existence of high interest to new product the world's leading manufacturers of mobile devices. As noted by one of the top managers of the company, Richard Collins, is already engaged in preliminary discussions regarding the organization of the delivery of this decision, the release of which, we recall, held at the end of next year. Deliveries of Ubuntu to Android will be carried out only in the pre-installed along with the type of smartphones, and the potential user base is estimated at least one million people.

According to Collins, the production of alternative operating systems within the scope of the interests of producers. "This gives them greater freedom and flexibility to provide users with their own services," - he said.

Mobile OS Boot to Gecko (B2G) has been presented before by Mozilla - the creator of the popular Internet browser Firefox. At the heart of B2G is the Linux kernel and a set of low-level components of Google Android. Functions of a virtual machine Dalvik it executed web-stack Mozilla. Project Status - open.

As suggested by the Deputy General Director of "Alt Linux" Alex Novodvorsky, modern smartphones and tablet devices require operating systems with plenty of features, functionality comparable to desktop computers. "In this area of generic manufacturers have rushed to the operating system and Canonical are far from being a pioneer. However, I am sure that their decision to take leadership positions"- he said.

It should be noted that attempts to develop an operating system suitable for use in mobile devices, based on Ubuntu made earlier. For example, a mobile OS Kubuntu Mobile Tablet PCs and smartphones, which has not gained popularity predictable.

Ubuntu is working on a killer android. Part One

2012-03-12T01:10:00.002-07:00

The developers of Ubuntu have set about creating a platform for today's smartphones, which will compete with Google Android. The release of new products scheduled for the fourth quarter of next year.

British company canonical, has developed the operating system Ubuntu, which is based on the kernel Linux, started creating a special version of the OS is designed for use in smartphones, told the media, Richard Collins, who heads the division of product strategy canonical.

He noted that the company plans to finalize the draft in 2013, after which demonstrate its own operating system manufacturers of mobile devices and expand the negotiating process with respect to its supply in the form of pre-installed. "Our new development will be an excellent alternative to the Google Android", - says Collins.

At the same time, representatives of Canonical emphasize that the Ubuntu OS for smartphones will be fully open. Source of income makers see in providing consulting services to manufacturers of smartphones, technical support and further development of various fee-based upgrades.

Currently, there are several versions of Ubuntu for servers, desktops and televisions. According to Canonical, the number of users running Ubuntu in a desktop version of the more than twenty million people.

The company Canonical has already begun to pave the way to the smartphone segment: for example, held recently at the Barcelona Mobile World Congress 2012 took place on the announcement of Ubuntu to Android - an exclusive supplement to the Google Android, which allows to do a full-fledged smart phone from the system unit that operates based on Ubuntu. Thanks to him, by connecting to your phone screen and input devices, you can work with basic desktop programs.

Google adds to search on Android the "Recent"

2012-03-11T04:50:00.002-07:00

Now when you search from a mobile device will be available to the user's previous requests. For example, if a user phones or smartphones on android operating platform looking for a hotel or cafe before on a home computer or laptop, it can proceed to the results of this search right from the home page.
Such a system resembles sync tab in Chrome, but the "Recent" can use any browser. If you fear for their privacy, a new feature can be disabled in the settings of your account.

Google Play replace the Android Market soon

2012-03-11T04:22:00.000-07:00

Android Market has experienced more than one change and improvement: to change the interface, added the possibility to buy books and music, improved tools for developers. Now shop from Google is transformed into an entire platform for buying and downloading content. All of its services, Google brings in a new project. Now on one site will be accessible games, software, music, videos and books. Shop slated to appear on devices running on Android 2.2 and above.
Also available will be possible with a desktop computer browser. In addition to the association and the re-branding, the store has changed the interface, and there were more opportunities for working with cloud resources. Company representatives say that Google Play replace the Android Market in the near future.

Google learns to determine the location of photos

2012-03-11T04:09:00.000-07:00

Another interesting patent application from Google is waiting for consideration by the Committee in the U.S.. The new technology allows you to find the location using the photo. Google will upload photos to your server, and then try to determine where, given the information about the other photos. If a match is found, the result is sent to the user. This option is finding a location seems too complicated.
Navigating with GPS or cell towers seem much easier. But until a patent is only a patent, so there is no certainty that in the future this project will be implemented.

HTC Sensation began to receive Android 4.0 update in Europe

2012-03-11T03:59:00.001-07:00

Many European users say about the availability of on smartphones HTC Sensation new firmware Android 4.0.3. According to information, rather than the latest version of the interface HTC Sense 4.0, installed on the smartphone version 3.6.
The file is 297 MB of flash. Official channels are still silent about the HTC update