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BBM For Windows Phone Rumors Blowing

2013-11-01T03:32:00.000-07:00

Although there has been no plan and official confirmation from BlackBerry about BBM for windows phone, the rumors have been circulating that BBM will be available for windows phone. A few days ago, BlackBerry stating that BBM (Blackberry Messenger) is not just limited to Android and iOS( iPhone ), but may be also to another platform like windows phone.

The statement was disclosed by Gary Klassen is one of the creators and executive producers of BBM. It could be that the purpose of not limited to just the Android and iOS is Windows Phone also a good destination for BBM.

Windows phone is the number 3 biggest mobile platform after android and iOS. Windows phone managed to overtake BlackBerry. Windows smartphone sales fronted by Nokia continues to increase over time.

At present, many smartphone users who expect BBM for windows phone will be come to their smartphone. But it most likely that BBM future will only support windows phone 8 and above, and will not support Windows Phone 7, windows phone 7.5 or 7.8.

The successful BBM for android and iPhone has become its own record for BlackBerry. The Download number has reached 10 million times after released and now BBM managed to get new users by 20 million people on android and iPhone users.

If the present of BBM for windows phone is correct, then BBM may become an instant messaging application that could threaten WhatsApp and WeChat position that are currently the most widely known about the number of users.

BBM For Android Gingerbread is Available

2013-10-30T18:31:00.000-07:00

Good news has came for the Android platform smartphone users, now on google play store has provided popular instant messager app, BBM for Android Gingerbread. Sure it's very good since lot of people still using older android version, the Gingerbread version of Android. And they still want to use the blackberry messenger. Though the first launch about two weeks ago, the use of BBM for android still got lot of complaint because not all android devices are compatible with Blackberry Ltd applications.

On the first day of its appearance, as about 10 million Android users have downloaded this application. However, the first BBM for Android yesterday can only be used on devices that already use Android version 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich to the top the Jelly Bean, while the previous version for android users could only gape not to use it.

Because of the great enthusiasm of the Android user community to this application, now available BBM for Android Gingerbread, Android version 2.3. But unfortunately, this is not a native application output from RIM, but from a third party that is XDA Developers. If you want to use this chat application, you can download it at Google Play Store with Format .Apk. However, not all devices could be compatible with this application, since you first must have been using ARM V7 before downloading. Until this news was sent down, the Blackberry Messenger for Android still sit at the top of free Android best apps.

LG G Flex, New Android Smartphone With Flexible Screen

2013-10-30T00:23:00.003-07:00

The new android smartphone news has blown. Tired of defeated by Samsung that already released the Galaxy Round, LG that's also South Korean smartphone manufacturer has just released their smartphone with a flexible display called LG G Flex .

As discussed in the earlier rumors, the LG G Flex using an unusual design when compared with smartphones in general. Even when compared to the Galaxy Round, LG G Flex will looks weird.

The oddity is in the middle (between the top and bottom) that are curved / concave. While the Galaxy Round concave side is in the middle between the right and left ( not up and down ) .

But in terms of specifications, the LG G Flex deserve thumbs up. With a 6-inch screen and HD resolution, the LG G Flex looks so great. If the Galaxy Round has the same size as the Galaxy Note 3 with 5.7 inch, the LG G Flex obviously greater.

The embedded processor on the LG G Flex also entered the ranks of the top processors for smartphones and tablets. Thanks to the quad-core 2.2 GHz Snapdragon 800 processor. As for its 2 GB RAM, LG embedded an Adreno 330 GPU.

While in the camera, there is a 13 mega pixel camera similar to that existing in the LG G2. In the rear there is also a plus and minus buttons, like on the LG G2 .

LG will start selling the LG G Flex in November. In cooperation with telecoms operator in South Korea. Currently, no information on how much the price of the LG G Flex. And will it be sold in the global market or not.

Lumia 1520 Predicted to Become Best Selling Windows Phone Phablet

2013-10-30T00:07:00.000-07:00

It has been almost 2 years since Nokia decided to use windows phone as their primary platform. Nokia is considered unable to compete with Samsung and Apple today. However, the prediction that Nokia will bounce back and fight was justified by the media.

Through a variety of Lumia products released this year, Nokia is optimistic that they will return to compete with Samsung, Apple, Sony and LG in the smartphone and tablet market products. Last week Nokia released three new products, two smartphone and one tablet that predicted to be their best selling windows phone and tablet.

Lumia 1520 and Lumia 1320 is Nokia's new smartphone products. The presence of both can be considered a complete curiosity where Nokia previously considered followed in a matter of quickly adopting smartphone and not a growing trend.

Trends in question was a matter of smartphone product with wider screens or so-called phablet (phone and tablet). We have had a lot of android phablet products flooding the market now, and consumers are a bit bored with this phenomenon because there is only a choice that offers android phablet.

Lumia 1520 offers something new. A 6-inch phablet from Nokia has a great spec, which is on par with the Galaxy Note 3 and the other high-end android phablet.

In addition, Lumia 1520 also integrates Lumia elegant design style, the ability of the camera features is 20.7 mega pixels and of course it's great performance is coupled with the presence of quad-core Snapdragon processor 800 and 2GB RAM.

Currently, there is no information about the price of Lumia 1520. This best selling windows phone, Lumia 1520 prices are likely to be around USD 800, and not much different from competing products like the Galaxy Note 3.

The Upcoming Nexus 5 Use Quad Core Snapdragon Processor 800

2013-10-26T00:43:00.000-07:00

Google has yet to officially announce the Nexus 5 Smartphone, and when it will be released. But from the various possibilities that exist, Nexus 5 will present at the end of this year, and it could be the end of this October.

From the circulating possibility, the Nexus 5 specifications will bring the latest hardware specifications such as 5-inch screen with a Full HD resolution and use the Snapdragon processor 800, the most powerful processor currently used for smartphones and tablet devices.

The Nexus 5 price as quoted from VR-Zone will have a price of USD 349 for the 16GB version. When viewed from this existing specifications, USD 349 for Nexus 5 is very worthy of the choice.

With a price of less than USD 400, the Nexus 5 will be the beginning where the other smartphone manufacturers will also lower the selling price of a smartphone with a similar spec. For comparison, the LG G2 still has a price at USD 600, while the Xperia Z1 that superior in terms of camera worth about USD 800.

Then there is no harm if we better waiting for the Nexus 5 is released and triggers the falling prices of the other smartphones. Reflecting on the Nexus 4 and Nexus 7, the Nexus 5 will also be hunted by a lot of consumers.

Moreover, in terms of support, This new gadget from Google will also be an Android Smartphone which support long update. Just look at how the Samsung Nexus S from 2011 still get the android 4.2 Jelly Bean update, unlike other smartphones that get short update.

Apple iPad Air Released, Thinner and Lighter without Fingerprint Sensor

2013-10-26T00:22:00.002-07:00

Previously, many people predicted that Apple will release the iPad 5 in the event that took place at October 22 October . But in fact , they turn over the predictions with iPad Air release that should be called iPad 5 in accordance with the tradition of products naming by Apple.

One of the radical changes that Apple made was to cut the weight and size of the iPad Air. So, the iPad Air is having thinner and lighter size when viewed from the weight.

iPad Air possessed a thickness of only 7.5 mm, it is rare to have the size of a tablet device as thin as the iPad Air. In addition , the weight of iPad Air is only 469 grams weight . Not only that , the size of the bezel on the right and left of iPad Air is fewer than the previous iPad generation, even iPad mini.

Turning to the internal part, Apple implanting dual core 64 bit processor with a clock speed of 1.3 GHz. As for multi-tasking, iPad Air has 1 GB of RAM. But don't get it wrong , the GPU embedded in Apple iPad Air claimed as one of the most powerful GPU currently available for the tablet device.

On the camera, the iPad Air that called iPad 5 previously, use a 5 megapixel camera. While at the front, they still use the 1.2 megapixel camera .

Unfortunately, Apple does not provide features such as the fingerprint scanner like the iPhone 5S. So is the color variants available only black and silver, no gold color.

iPad Air sale starting next November. Start from USD 499 for 16GB Wi-Fi version and for the Wi-Fi + 3G 16GB, it has a price of USD 629.

Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Released, Available this October

2013-10-03T06:18:00.002-07:00

The New Amazon Kindle Fire HDX

Amazon product competitiveness in the tablet market seems to be growing stronger, as the presence of the two models of the Kindle Fire HDX tablet. One year after the Kindle Fire HD released, this new tablet was named and introduced by Amazon Founder and CEO, Jeff Bezos recently.

As the first model was introduced, Amazon Kindle Fire HDX comes with a 7-inch IPS capacitive touch screen panel that supports a resolution of 1920 × 1200 pixels. As well as it's brother, Kindle Fire HDX 8.9, This Amazon Kindle Fire HDX also had the same reliability by using a Quadcore Krait processor 400 2.2GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 integrated with Adreno 330 GPU and 2 GB of RAM.

Not only that, the fire-based Mojito 3.0 OS tablet is also equipped with a variety of interesting features, such as an HD front camera , Dolby audio, dual-stereo speakers, Wifi, optional 4G Connection, and a battery that have the durability of the operation up to 11 hours duration.

In the first release, Kindle Fire HDX will be available in three storage capacities. 16GB , 32GB and 64GB. The Amazon Kindle Fire HDX tablet which can be ordered through Amazon, is apparently priced at a starting price of US $229. Amazon Kindle Fire HDX Sale (WiFi and 4G versions)will be starting on October 18 and November 14.

Easy Way to Update iPhone, iPad & iPod Touch iOS 7 via iTunes

2013-10-02T09:38:00.002-07:00

Apple has just released iOS 7 for Apple iOS devices. This time, Apple's Operating System has reach it's final version. Apple iOS 7 Final Version can be downloaded to your iPhone , iPod Touch and iPad now.

iOS 7 User Interface

In this post, i will give you a tutorial how to update your iPhone, iPad or iPod Touch via iTunes with your first downloaded IPSW iOS 7 firmware.

To avoid confusion , iOS 7 is the latest version of iOS that's not all versions of iPhone, iPad, and iPod Touch can use it . Here is a list of devices that support iOS 7 :

iPad 4
iPad Mini
iPad 3
iPad 2
iPhone 5S
iPhone 5C
iPhone 5
iPhone 4S
iPhone 4
iPod Touch 5

So for users of iPhone 3GS , unfortunately could not get the latest iOS 7 update because Apple states that the iPhone 3GS can only be compatible with iOS 6 down.

Here is the material that must be prepared before starting the iOS 7 update :

iTunes
For those of you who have iTunes not installed on your PC / laptop , you must download the iTunes from the official link

IPSW iOS 7 version that fit with your device
iPad 4 ( 3G GSM )
iPad 4 ( CDMA )
4 iPad ( Wi - Fi )
iPad Mini ( 3G GSM )
Mini iPad ( Wi - Fi )
iPad Mini ( CDMA )
iPad 3 ( Wi - Fi )
iPad 2 ( Wi - Fi )
iPad 2 ( 3G GSM )
iPad 2 ( CDMA )
iPhone 5 ( CDMA )
iPhone 5 ( GSM )
iPhone 4S ( GSM )
iPhone 4 ( GSM )
iPhone 4 ( CDMA )
iPod Touch 5

Here are the step by step to update iOS 7 via iTunes :

1. Open iTunes on your PC or notebook

2. Connect your iPhone , iPad , or iPod Touch with a data cable

3. Press and hold the Shift key ( for Mac users ) , or press and hold down the Ctrl Alt Shift + Option ( for Windows users ) , then click the Update button

Press Shift + Update

4. It will pop up a window to look for iOS 7 IPSW which was downloaded earlier, and press Open. The device will perform an update.

iOS 7 IPSW file

5. Let the process of downloading and installation of iOS 7 on iPhone, iPad, or iPod Touch to completion

The most important thing is, you should download the correct iOS 7 IPSW file according to the device you use. In addition, for those who already have iTunes, it's better if you could update it to the 11.1 version. All risks and damage or mistakes made by you is not our responsibility. Because this method has been successfully practiced in our iPhone 5 and iPhone 4S.

Nvidia Releasing Tegra Note, Another Competitors for Nexus 7 Tablet

2013-10-02T05:29:00.002-07:00

Tegra Note, a new mid-class android tablet from Nvidia

All this time, Android tablet always identical to the Galaxy Tab from Samsung or Google Nexus 7 . Both are dominating the Android tablet sales from 2012 until the middle of this year. Nvidia immediately saw a gap and then took the opportunity with the release of their new gadgets, a 7-inch tablet called Tegra Note. This Quad Core Android tablet from Nvidia was circulated to compete with the other mid-price tablets.

Nexus 7 is known as a pioneer of cheap android tablet . With a reasonable price of US $199 , the Nexus 7 tablet that uses a quad -core Tegra 3 processor and a 7- inch tablet was able to beat many favorites fame like Motorola Xoom or the Galaxy Tab 2 .

Nvidia will put a price around US $199 for the Tegra Note. The difference is that Tegra Note will have a Tegra 4 processor that has an equivalent performance as Snapdragon 800. In its official release, Nvidia Tegra tablet informs us that the Note will be produced in collaboration with several producers or manufacturers such as Asus , Toshiba , Oppo and the others.

Another spec owned by Tegra Note Tablet is the 5 mega pixel camera , 16 GB internal memory and comes with a micro SD slot . Judging from the existing spec, Tegra Note Tablet may be other threats for Galaxy Note. Nvidia will start selling Tegra Note Android Tablet this October in various areas. US$199 is not an expensive price for the size of 7 inch Android tablet with a great processor .

HTC One Pre Orders in U.S. has Increased Dramatically

2013-04-05T00:47:00.001-07:00

Since 2 years ago, HTC was so difficult to penetrate the U.S. market which is touted as the heart of the world's greatest smartphone circulation. But for this time, it seems HTC has find the light with their latest products, the HTC One. After the HTC one release, this smartphone has received a lot of positive response from the United States consumers.

Since it opened the HTC One pre orders a few days ago, HTC successfully obtained hundreds thousands subscribers. This is a rare situation for HTC which is usually after they opened the pre-order, they seems difficult to get tens or hundreds thousands subscribers.

HTC one itself was still opened the pre-order in the United States. HTC laso revealed that in the coming days, HTC One will be available to be purchased and the buyer in the pre-orders list will have the first chance to get this 4.7 inch smartphone.

It's very reasonable that HTC hanging his hopes on this smartphone to get big sales. As this smartphone will have the highest specifications ever made by HTC. HTC One has its own advantages with the design and material that used in its body. Besides the screen with highest pixel depth, 469 ppi, HTC One also has the most powerful Snapdragon 600 processor. Although there are some camera issues that had said on this phone. But still, this HTC One is very worthy to be a choice besides Xperia Z and Samsung Galaxy S4. HTC is also likely to make HTC One dual sim version which will be marketed in China.

HTC One Dual SIM Version Will Be Available In China

2013-04-05T00:22:00.000-07:00

Many people have thought that smartphone sales will increase in the next few years. China is a good market for some of the world's smartphone manufacturers. An effort that being explored by HTC to get more consumers in China is releasing the HTC dual sim smartphone with micro SD slot.

The HTC One dual sim with micro sd slot existence is now strengthened by the photograph that shows the HTC One with an opened back cover and there looks 2 sim card slot and micro SD slot. Although the back cover can be opened, but still the HTC battery cover is closed. So, by opening the back cover we can just replace the sim card and inserting the micro SD card.

The HTC One dual sim version will be marketed by one of the largest operators in China, China Unicom. China Unicom will do the bundling strategy with this new smartphone to be able to suppress the price and make the consumer interested in purchasing it.

With the presence of this new HTC dual sim version, didn't stop the market of the original HTC One(single sim and without micro SD card slot). But, of course the original HTC one sales won't be so high compared to the sales of HTC dual sim version. It seems that HTC one dual sim version won't be marketed in Southeast Asia soon, it's because of the original HTC one has just entered the market in southeast Asia.

Leaked Photos and Preview of HTC Desire Q & Desire P

2013-03-30T01:28:00.000-07:00

After rumored about the release of their affordable price smartphone, HTC finally deliver their leaked promotional photos of HTC Desire P and HTC Desire Q. It's said that both Smartphones will be released in a few days in Taiwan and China. Although it's still unclear about the specification details, but from the quick preview, the Desire P and Desire Q Android smartphone are being prepared for medium class smartphone. Both are also confirmed to be using the 4.1 Jelly Bean Android version.

Starting with Desire P, HTC is pinning 4.3 inch screen. It's possible the screen still has a resolution of 400 x 800 pixels. With that semi big screen, HTC tried to magnetize the medium class users by presenting the Desire P. As the processor, Desire P rumored to be using a dual core 1 GHz processor. The possibility of the processor used inside is the Qualcomm processor with 1 GB RAM and GPU Adreno 220 or Adreno 225.

Then the camera used Desire P is an 8 mega pixel camera. There is also a front camera that can be used for video call activity. It wasn't clear about the size of the front camera on this upcoming HTC smartphone.

While the HTC Desire Q has confirmed using a 4 inch screen size, smaller screen than the Desire P. Although it has different size, Desire Q will has the same specs as Desire P.

For the price, HTC Desire P will be priced about US$365. While Desire Q will be priced at US$235. That's some leaked information about the preview of the new HTC Smartphone.

Not Only Nexus 4, Nexus 7 3G and Nexus 10 Has Been Sold Out Too

2012-12-02T20:11:00.002-08:00

Best-Selling Products, Nexus 7 3G and Nexus 10

Nexus smartphone and tablet sales at the end seems extraordinary. Quoted from PhoneArena and android central, a number of consumers in North America and some European region is having a trouble to order the Nexus 7 3G and Nexus 10 tablet via online. It prompted that this new gadgets booked and sold out in the Google Play Store.

The cheap price maybe the major factor that make the Nexus 7 3G and Nexus 10 to be the best-selling products. Nexus 7 3G with 32 GB internal memory which valued US$299 were sold on Thursday. While the Nexus 10 Wi-Fi 32 GB version tablet has been first run in conjunction with the Nexus 7 3G. And on this day, Nexus 10Wi-Fi 16 GB version tablet which depleted booked.

At that moment, Google Nexus 4 smartphone also depleted booked. In the UK, Nexus 4 only took 30 minutes to get Sold Out. That's amazing. Nexus smartphone and tablet sales may reach its peak at the end of this year and early next year. It had been expected by the end of the year by considering the winter break and Christmas.

Altough it's release time was in conjunction with the release of the iPad Mini and iPad 4 by Apple, at the end of the year, no doubt the consumers will buy android tablet devices as the platforms developed by Google is now much better than in previous years.

With the support of more stable android Jelly Bean version os and better accommodate of the tablet devices is also a plus itself. So naturally when starting the third quartal of this year, the android tablets sales will grow more than iPad sales.

Samsung Galaxy S4 rumored to Wear 13 MP Camera and Quad Core A15

2012-12-02T19:12:00.001-08:00

Not even 1 year since Samsung Galaxy S3 released to the market, now comes the latest rumor about the spec of Samsung Galaxy S4. This rumors are about the camera and the processor that will be used on the Galaxy S4. It's likely to use a 13 mega pixels camera and a quad core A15 processor.

I don't know when will Samsung release Galaxy S4, but reportedly Samsung will introduce to the public the successor of the Galaxy S3 at CES annual event to be held in Las Vegas, USA. But many also said that Samsung will release it in February.

Regardless of whether or not the news, of course, consumers are expecting Samsung to make a significant change in the Galaxy S4. One that stands out is the material used by Galaxy S4 can be better than a plastic material that is identical to the Galaxy S, Galaxy S2, S3 or Galaxy.

5-inch smartphone trend is also going to be more crowded if Samsung install the 5-inch screen size on Samsung Galaxy S4. And it's possible Samsung will pinning its 5 inch screen display with full HD 1080 p resolution. With the faster release of Galaxy S4, Samsung is seems to try to block the rate strategy of iPhone 5 with the iPhone 5S that will be released Apple in 2013.

Worth waiting, will the Samsung Galaxy S4 revolutionized into a new trend in the smartphone segment, or it just be a complement to the features that already exist in the Galaxy Note 2 or the Galaxy S3.

Ascend D2, 5 Inch Quad Core Android Smartphone From Huawei

2012-12-02T18:50:00.003-08:00

Huawei Ascend D2 Android Smartphone

Huawei set up a new strategy before the year 2013 arrives. Huawei will certainly release an android smartphone with quad-core processors and uses 5-inch widescreen called Ascend D2. Although not yet confirmed the date, Huawei has confirmed that they will hold a launch event of Ascend D2 in January, early next year.

The 5-inch screen on D2 Ascend will support up to 1080p screen resolution. While the quad-core processor it's not using the Nvidia Tegra 3 or the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro, but it used the K3V2 processor chip designed by Huawei. Some other specifications that have been confirmed for D2 Ascend is a camera with a resolution of 13 mega pixels. While on the battery will be supported by a battery capacity of 3000 mAh. The Android version to be used in this upcoming phone is Jelly Bean android version 4.1 and will get an update to android 4.2.

With the entry of Huawei in the 5-inch smartphone segment of course it will be more brisk competition with the other smartphone manufacturers that already released a 5-inch sized smartphone before, like HTC, ZTE, or Samsung Galaxy Grand which will release early next year.

If last year's market segmentation is still struggling in the 4 inch, 4.3 inch or 4.7 inch smartphone segment, then this year seems likely to be shifted to the size of 4.8 inch and 5 inch. We can see most of the quad-core smartphone are using 4.7 or 4.8 inch screen.

Windows Phone 7.8 Update Coming in January 2013

2012-12-02T18:26:00.004-08:00

Windows Phone 7.8 update, awaited by the user

Microsoft seems want to treat the Windows Phone 7 and Windows Phone 7.5 users disappointment that will not getting an update to Windows Phone 8. In the upcoming January, Microsoft will release Windows Phone update version 7.8 for some Windows Phone devices.

This word is obtained from Microsoft's official statement a few moments ago. The official updates release that will come in January is also expected for some Windows Phone devices running Windows Phone 7.5. Some Windows Phone 7.5 devices that will get the update to Windows Phone 7.8 including the Nokia Lumia 900, Lumia 800, Lumia 710, Lumia 510 and several others.

Many users of Windows Phone 7.5 that actually has been disappointed with the attitude that Microsoft decided not to include the old Windows phone device to obtain Windows Phone 8 update. This corresponds to Microsoft stated that the reason is Windows Phone 8 requires higher hardware specs.

If on Windows Phone 7 and 7.5 it doesn't support the use of multi-core processors, but in Windows Phone 8 it can use it perfectly. Look at the row of Smartphones that adopt Windows Phone 8 like Lumia 920, Lumia 820, HTC 8X or Samsung Ativ S.

Windows 7.8 update definitely will provide some better changes than the Windows Phone Mango 7.5. Some of them are, there will be a new user interface on the Lock Screen menu, new theme, and the most important is Microsoft will bring some popular applications to be used on Windows Phone 7.8.

Xbox Surface Tablet Will Released Soon?

2012-11-07T18:34:00.004-08:00

Not tired with Surface tablet and Surface Smartphone, Microsoft made a new surprise. Microsoft will release a tablet that can serve as a games device. They call it Xbox Surface tablet. Is the Xbox Surface tablet will use the same platform with the first Surface tablet that adopt Windows 8 RT? That question seems unclear, because of the existing leaks, Microsoft has not made a formal statement about what platform that will be brought to Xbox Surface.

The rumors about the existence of Xbox Surface tablet have known from the beginning of June. But after the release of Windows 8, Microsoft dared a little to reveal the tablet specifically made for the gaming. Xbox Surface Tablet spec that has spread explain that it will use 7 inch screen size. And the first thing that will make us a little stunned was the 5 GB RAM.

The processor to be used on the Xbox Surface is dual core processor. And the GPU that will handle high graphic for games, Microsoft also plans to embed Custom AMD 28nm GPU with 1.2GB GDDR5 memory.

The last part is about the size of internal memory. Xbox Surface tablet seemingly unlike the other conventional tablet because it would have up to 250 GB internal memory. The size of the internal memory is anticipating the installation size of each games that take a sizable memory size. But the question is, what Xbox Surface tablet will have a thick or thin design like the other tablet devices? Let's just wait.

The Reasons Microsoft Not Releasing 16GB Surface Tablet Revealed

2012-11-07T18:13:00.005-08:00

Microsoft Surface Tablet

Many people regretting Microsoft attitude for not releasing the 16GB Surface tablet. Whereas the consumers expect this upcoming gadget will come with a cheaper price. Now, we will know the reason behind no release of 16GB version Surface tablet.

Quoted from PhoneArena, the tablet from Microsoft that using Windows 8 RT, the Surface Tablet was released in 32 and 64GB versions only. It's because the 32GB Surface tablet only provides internal memory allocation that can be used for just 16GB.

Of course, many consumers were simply fooled by looking at the version of the internal memory. Which means the size of the internal memory shown is the memory capacity we could use to store our personal files. And even it's reduced for the OS allocation, it will not be so great as on Android tablets and the iPad.

But that was a wrong preception and is not applicable for the Surface tablet that adopted Windows 8 RT. For the Surface tablet that has 32GB internal memory, it can be said that it's not complete 32GB, due to the decimal system of 32GB was basically only 29.7GB. Why? The decimal system in Windows 8 RT is only displayed every 1GB became 0.93GB. If the result is 29.7GB for the 32GB version, then the 64GB Surface tablet real internal memory was just about 59.5GB.

Not quite up there, that 29.7GB will also reduced by the existing System Recovery in Windows 8 RT at least for 5GB. Then for the OS, Windows 8 RT and the other default applications like Office, etc. takes an internal memory of 8GB.

Thus it can be seen that the 32GB Surface tablets internal memory that can be used by the user is just 16GB. And it's impossible for Microsoft releasing the 16GB Surface if the internal memory will be washed-up following the Windows 8 RT pattern.

Windows Phone 8 Smartphone Sales Will Rise

2012-11-07T17:41:00.002-08:00

Nokia Lumia 920, one of Windows 8 Phone

Once again, Microsoft states their belief about Windows Phone 8 and the smartphones that adopt it. Through Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer with optimistic, outspoken that the Windows 8 Smartphone sales will be higher. As a layman who can't predict the success or the failure of Windows Phone 8, it's perfectly natural if we judge Microsoft is promoting and confident when talking about their own products and being flaunted.
However, when we view it objectively, a statement from Steve Ballmer was very reasonable considering Microsoft in the last 1 year was learned from their less successful smartphone sales, Windows Phone 7 and Windows Phone 7.5. In addition, Microsoft also continues to make innovations, improvements and continue to develop the newest version of Windows Phone called Windows Phone 8 to be different and more acceptable to consumers.

And the most important thing is how to make the ecosystem in Windows Phone 8 is better and can cover all the needs of its users, especially about the availability of applications. That way, it could be Windows Phone will be the alternatives that's worth mentioning other than android and iOS that have been the most preferred by consumer.

At last, Microsoft mobilize their financial resources to promote Windows Phone 8. As we know, Microsoft poured a lot of money to promote Windows 8, but also the Windows 8 RT tablet and of course Windows Phone 8 for the smartphone as well.

New Nexus 7 3G 16GB, Cheap But Powerful

2012-10-31T01:03:00.001-07:00

Nexus 7 3G 16GB, cheap but powerful

Google have realize the desire of the consumers who want to buy cheap Android tablet, but has a powerful specification. Today, Google released the Nexus 7 with an internal memory of 16 GB with 3G connectivity with a reasonable price tag at around US$199. With low prices, Nexus 7 with 3G connectivity is widely believed will be the toughest opponent for the iPad Mini that just released last week by Apple. Google is not just release a Nexus 7 16 GB with 3G connectivity, but also released the 32 GB version of the Nexus 7 with 3G connectivity and 32GB Wi-Fi version.

Nexus 7 32 GB Wi-Fi version is priced US$249. As for the Nexus 7 32 GB 3G version is worth US$299. Actually, the 3 new variants of Nexus 7 have already seen by Google to cover up the weaknesses in the previous Nexus 7. It's all about the size of the internal memory options and the lack of 3G connectivity in it.

For Nexus 7 Wi-Fi 8 GB version, Google also took the decision to stop the sale. And replaced with the 3 new variants above and of course the Nexus 7 Wi-Fi version with 16GB internal memory which comes first.

The presence of this 3 new version of Nexus 7 could be a new markdown trend for the similar android tablet. As we know, many precious android tablet are cheap, but it just has very minimal specifications. And Nexus 7 could be the pioneer for a cheap tablet gadget but has the specification that's not cheap. The processors used by this new android tablet was included in the high-end processor, the quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3.

Nexus 10, iPad 4 Toughest Competitor

2012-10-31T00:42:00.002-07:00

Nexus 10, the toughest opponent for iPad 4

There is a new surprise news from Google tablet. Google not only released the Nexus 7 3G to strengthen their market share in the tablet segment. Apparently, Google released another tablet called Nexus 10 earlier than previously expected. This 10.1 inch tablet touted by many parties to have the potential to be the toughest competitor for the new iPad 4.

Now the competition between android tablets and iOS tablets fork on the two Nexus gadgets and two iOS gadgets. Nexus 7 and 10 from Android and iPad Mini and iPad 4 from iOS. Google and Apple certainly have a strategy to beat each other.

Nexus 10 is the first of Google's Nexus tablet that uses a 10.1-inch wide screen. Weighing up to 603 grams, while the thickness is about 8.9 mm. Nexus 10 using the processor of the Samsung Exynos dual-core processor chip with a clock speed of 1.7 GHz. The RAM that's embedded in Nexus 10 is quite high as 2 GB. And using a Mali T604 GPU.

As for the camera, it will be carried by two cameras mounted on the front and back. On the rear, Nexus 10 has a camera with a maximum resolution of 5 mega pixels. As for the front camera has a camera with a resolution of 1.9 mega pixels. Nexus 10 internal memory will be available in 2 versions. The first version is 16 GB and the other is 32 GB. Unfortunately there is no microSD slot for external memory capacity that can be increased.

Google only provides Wi-Fi version for the Nexus 10. The price offered is about US$399 for the 16 GB and US$499 for the 32 GB version. As comparison, Nexus 10 is cheaper than the US$499 iPad 4 for the 16GB Wi-Fi version.

Kindle Fire HD For Sale In Europe Soon

2012-10-29T01:53:00.001-07:00

Amazon Kindle Fire HD ready for sale in Europe

Today, Amazon officially sell their tablet, the Kindle Fire HD in the UK and in several other countries in the European region. Kindle Fire HD debut can also be called a strategy to preempt iPad Mini that will go ahead at the beginning of November. In the past year, Amazon doesn't sell the Kindle Fire tablet to other areas other than the US. It's because basically they just release the tablet only for consumers in US.

But seeing the high demand by the Kindle Fire consumers in other regions, especially Europe, a few months ago, Amazon released the successor of Kindle Fire, the Kindle Fire HD to expand into other areas especially European region.

Kindle Fire HD is the second generation tablet from Amazon that adopt the Android OS. But at first, they customized the Android OS in Kindle Fire and Kindle Fire HD to be connected properly to Amazon Online Store.

Since it's emergence in the past year, the Kindle Fire was unexpectedly able to sell more than the other android tablets main players like Galaxy Tab or Motorola Xoom. And the Kindle Fire is also cited as a precursor of the 7-inch tablet.

Kindle Fire HD uses a dual core processor 1.2 GHz Cortex-A9 with SGX 540 GPU Power. While for its RAM it has a capacity of 1GB. While the android version used the android version 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Samsung Will Release Galaxy Premier i9260

2012-10-28T20:47:00.001-07:00

Samsung to release Galaxy Premier i9260

Samsung confirmed that they will soon release new galaxy smartphone series by the end of this year. From some of the rumors circulating, Samsung will release Galaxy Premier with i9260 as the numbering code. The Galaxy Premier smartphone series, Samsung Galaxy i9260 is coming for mid-end segment. It's characterized by the kind of processor that will be used in the Galaxy Premier will manifold dual core 1.5 GHz Processor.

The width of the screen used on the Galaxy Premier is about 4.7 inch, 4.65 inch to be exact. The screen resolution of this upcoming phone reach 1280 x 720 with a Super AMOLED. The Dual core processor on the Galaxy Premier supposedly coming from Texas Instruments OMAP 4470 processor. But there is also a saying that the Galaxy Premier will use the latest Exynos processor types that are produced by Samsung itself.

In the sector of the camera, the Galaxy Premier almost certainly going to use the 8 mega pixel camera with HD video recording with 1080 p capability. And the rumored of the front camera has a maximum resolution of 2 mega pixels. Some rumors about the other specifications of Galaxy Premier are 1 GB RAM, 16 GB internal memory and a microSD slot with availability to increase the memory capacity up to 32 GB.

Samsung is currently the ruler of the smartphone segment by selling over 50 million units in the third quarter of this year, far exceeded the sales of their closest rivals Apple that only managed to sell about 20 million units. Samsung sales figures for this year is more widely contributed by their smartphone OS that adopt the Android OS.

Latest Photos and Specs of Nexus Tablet 10 Leaked

2012-10-28T20:26:00.000-07:00

Nexus Tablet 10 leaked photos

Nexus Tablet 10 that are expected to be released at the end of this year seems to be true. Through the leaked latest photos of the tablet Nexus 10, Google seems ready to release a tablet that has a 10.1 inch screen specifications this late October.

Some of the photos that were leaked showing Nexus tablet 10 from all sides. Nexus Tablet 10 estimated using a similar aluminum material design, unlike the Nexus tablet 7 which uses a plastic material. On the back of the gadget, It seen that Google also pinned 5 mega pixels camera. While on the front panel there is also a possibility of large-sized VGA or 1.3 mega pixels camera.

Nexus Tablet 10 has a width of 10.1 inch wide screen with a resolution of 2560 x 1600. While the pixel depth is estimated at 300 ppi, it's higher compared to Ipad 4 or New iPad. As for the processor, Nexus tablet 10 using the latest processors from Samsung Exynos 5250 dual core 1.7 GHz Cortex A15. The 2 GB RAM installed in this new tablet is large enough too.

Cortex A15 Exynos 5250 processor as seen from the benchmark results could equal or even better than Pro S4 Snapdragon processor from Qualcomm. The attached GPU Mali-T604 is also said to be better than the Adreno 225.

Tablet Nexus 10 will adopt the latest version of android OS, Android 4.2 Key Lime Pie. Not to mention what the price of this tablet that will be released on the 29th October.

Confirmed, LG Nexus 4 Have 8GB and 16GB Internal Memory

2012-10-22T02:41:00.003-07:00

New Google Nexus smartphone is due to be released for the upcoming October 29th. Some existing specifications on the LG Nexus 4 re-emerged through a twitter account and confirmed to have 2 choices of 8 GB and 16 GB internal memory. @evleaks Twitter account wrote that LG Nexus 4 will be equipped with 8 mega pixel camera and 1.2 mega pixel for the front camera. While the thickness of the LG Nexus 4 will reach 9.1 mm with a weight of 139 gr.

@evleaks
LG Nexus 4 (E960): Quad-core APQ8064 @1.5GHz, 4.7"@1280x768, 2GB/16GB(8GB), 8MP/1.3MP, JB MR1, 2100mAh, 9.1mm, 139g pic.twitter.com/nJrlCsws

LG Nexus 4 will have the E960 numbering code with quad-core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm APQ8064 Snapdragon S4 Pro processor and 2 GB of RAM. The screen size will be 4.7 inches with a maximum resolution of 1280 x 768 pixels. And for the GPU, it will use the Adreno 320 GPU series which claimed more powerful than the Adreno 225.

The end of October is indeed a time when several large companies staking their reputation with the release of their flagship products. Not only Google and LG are planning to showcase LG Nexus 4. Microsoft will release the latest OS for PC and Notebook with Windows 8. And for the tablet segment, Microsoft will release Microsoft Windows 8 RT tablet that will be the main weapon to tackle the dominance of Apple's iPad tablet or Android tablet.

Apple also did not want to lose by setting up a mini-sized 7.85 inch tablet with the release of iPad Mini. Apple accidentally walked into a 7 inch tablet segment to compete with Amazon's Kindle Fire tablet HD and new tablet Google Nexus 7. Let's wait for the upcoming phone by the end of October.