iPhone 5 launched in India at Rs. 45,500

Apple's iPhone 5 - thinner, lighter and with a 4-inch screen - went on sale in India on Friday with a starting price of Rs 45,500. In the US, the iPhone 5 is of course priced $649 for the 16GB version, 32GB at $749 and 64GB at $849. This translates to around Rs. 34,830 for 16GB version, Rs. 40,195 for 32GB version and Rs. 45,560 for the 64GB version, at the current exchange rate. Of course that does not include the import duties, currency fluctuations and local taxes.

The A6 chip is fitted in your Apple iPhone 5, which opens web pages faster, downloads email attachments instantly, and it also allows you to operate the various applications at lightning speed. The A6 chip has even improved the graphic performance of the iPhone. The core of the iPhone 5 is the iOS 6, which brings along with it the best and the most useful applications, making your life easy and giving you luxury.

 Get the best shots with the 8MP iSight camera. Now you can capture the most striking photos in any lighting situation. With the iPhone 5, you can also take panorama shots up to 240 degrees. You can also shoot HD videos at 1080p at 30 frames per second. This iPhone is also fitted with a front facing camera, which you can use while you make FaceTime video calls. The other functions this camera offers are face detection, geotagging, video stabilization and LED flash. You can even do editing work in the phone itself such red-eye removal, rotation and crop.

When the lithium-polymer battery is fully charged you can use the Apple iPhone 5 up to 8 hours and it has a standby time of approx 225 hours.

iPhone 5 will retail at Rs. 45,500 for 16GB variant, Rs. 52,500 for 32GB and Rs. 59,500 for 64GB.

 

Samsung Galaxy Note 2 review

The Super AMOLED HD from 5.3 to 5.5 inches but retains a definition of 1280 x 720 pixels.  The embedded processor is homemade, as is the custom in the past few months and Samsung is a quad-heart Exynos 1.6 GHz with 2 GB RAM, 16 GB of storage and a 3100 mAh battery muscular.  Terminal side, there is a micro-USB port (compatible MHL to liaise USB / HDMI to a TV) and under the back cover a microSD slot to expand the storage capacity up to 32GB more.  Photo and video capture is ensured by a 8 megapixel sensor with LED flash and a 2 megapixel webcam live in the front.

Galaxy Note obliges found stuck in the smartphone stylus developed using Wacom gender specialist.  Stylus changing compared to the first model, in substance and in form.  Radius operating system is version 4.1 of Android Jelly Bean that animates everything but Samsung adds its TouchWiz interface.

The Samsung Galaxy Note is marketed in two indicative price of Rs. 38,500 white or gray titanium.  Of 32 and 64 GB versions are planned.

Design

The Galaxy Note 2 changes very little compared to the first appearance of the name.  The 5.5-inch screen extends slightly the look of the whole, as, relatively speaking, the iPhone 4S compared to 5 and passes a 16:10 aspect ratio to 16:9.  The device also borrows lines of Galaxy S3 .

One may regret the massive use of plastic for the constitution of the smartphone, but the density of the set and the level of finish of the material compensates slightly.

Screen

AMOLED technology embedded on mobile promises infinite contrast, the vivid and beautiful reactivity.  Please note that Samsung has 4 display modes: Dynamic, Standard, Natural and Video.  In practice, it begins with a promise logically held since the contrast side is absolute black.  To this must be added a maximum brightness of 253 cd / m², which is 140 cd / m² less than the Note.

 Note that this brightness is achieved for light areas in composite images.  White image, for example, will lower its maximum brightness (100 cd / m²) to save battery and your retina.

The persistence time, AMOLED forces, is almost zero.  Samsung always brings his motion compensation "curtain" (actually the image appears gradually) to thin even videos.

In the end, this screen represents a certain evolution, especially in the balance of color rendering.  If the maximum brightness down a bit, the entire display is powerful enough to provide indoor and outdoor sun but too direct.

S-Pen 

The reason the original Note caught the public imagination was its S-Pen stylus, which transformed the device from an oddball smartphone/tablet into something people wanted to work and play with.The stylus now resides in a slot at the bottom of the device, and it’s a slim but very manageable effort with a nice, rounded profile. The Note 2 actively recognises when you’ve pulled the stylus from its sheath and takes you to a gallery of templates for the S Note note-taking app, where you can doodle, list or annotate to your heart’s content.

Interface and Navigation

If the Galaxy Note 2 includes Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, there is finally some differences between this terminal and a Galaxy S3 to its output, due to the use of the TouchWiz interface, which completely covers the Google OS.  We invite you to visit and test our Galaxy S3 to learn more about the basics of the TouchWiz interface.

In terms of pure computing power, all the tests show, the Exynos embedded in Note 2 is the most powerful processor to date on the market.  However, the graphics device (chip Mali 400 MP) is identical to that of the Galaxy S3, which is still enough to play the entire contents of Google Play Store.

Power that results in a constant flow, rather than on a Galaxy S3 which can sometimes hurt output from web app or with small snags.  Here everything is fast, very fast.  As the GS3, power is demonstrated by the possibility of active content, like a video in a pop up window.  It takes a little more sense on a screen of 5.5 inches and can keep an eye on the series while writing an SMS.

 Multimedia

Web browsing is fast and especially pleasant.  If the screen does not have extra accuracy due to a definition identical to the first note, however, it is sufficient to provide perfect legibility for all content types.  And that, as in portrait mode to landscape mode.

Multimedia playback (photo, video and audio) is a classic on Samsung devices.  To make it simple, take your content in Note 2 and let the reader make adequate rest.  For videos, the files are 1080p course of the game.  Still happy with this screen!

The headphone output of the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 does not differ from the first.  It therefore provides a sound reproduction combines a good dynamic and powerful sound in the middle, without emitting any signal distortion.  In sum, we are faced with a good quality product, well built and controlled.

Another good point, the external speaker is powerful enough to listen to some music clips without having to listen.  The Headset is itself always to be avoided, allowing only extra just listening.

The sensor photo video is a little better than its older but still somewhat below the 8MP of the iPhone 5 , especially on the level of detail captured.

In contrast, Note 2 passes Apple in the management of low brightness.  Skin tones are reproduced and the flash is on the same level as the Galaxy S3, namely that subjects are not burned like the iPhone or even the first note.

Bing: a 360 ° home page

Microsoft embellishes its search engine Bing and now offers a panoramic home page.

 While Google setting a homepage purified, Microsoft continues to share his stand search engine.  Last year, the company unveiled a new version of Bing adopting HTML5 technologies.  The launch was crowned by the presentation, not a static image in the background but a video.  This time Microsoft introduces a panoramic image.

 If Microsoft is working hard to improve the relevance of the results of its engine Bing, the company also entice the user with its imagery base.  Recently, the company introduced the ability to configure the images on Bing.com lock screen of Windows 8.  Today, visitors visiting the home page of Bing observe a dynamic panorama enabled by default and can be traversed with the mouse or finger on touch screens.  The photo was captured on Bastei in Saxon Switzerland, a region of Germany.

 The image is taken from the book 360cities.net, among others welcoming the panoramas captured by the application of Microsoft Photosynth.

Micromax A110 Superfone @ Rs.10,000

Micromax A110 is smart phone cum tablet which sports a 5 inch IPS capacitive display running on Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich OS and is powered by a 1 GHz dual core processor with 512 MB RAM . The phone features a 5" IPS LCD capacitive touch screen display with 480 * 854 pixel resolution.

 Micromax A110 Overview

• 12.5CM multi-touch screen
• Dual SIM 
• 1GHz Dual core processor
• Multitouch: 5Point
• Screen Protection: AGC Sodaline
• Android 4.0 Ice cream sandwich OS.
• 8MP Camera with flas, 0.3 front camera 
• Bluetooth 3.0, Wi-Fi connect, 3G

Battery and Storage

The phone has a 2000 mAh battery, that provides up to 5 hours talk time. The phone provides an internal memory of the phone is not yet known however would be just enough to install primary applications and phone book. The phone however has a micro SD card slot to expand the internal memory by up to 32 GB.

Price
Micromax A110 Price Rs.10,000 Approx.

Nokia Lumia 920: in November price @ 600 euros

The first Nokia Windows Phone smartphones 8, Lumia 820 and Lumia 920 will be expected entry into the European market in the month of November. The first to be launched around 500 euros, while the second, later spearheaded the brand, should see its price vary from 600 to 650 euros depending on the country.

Nokia has delivered, through its Italian site, some information on the launch of its future smartphones Windows Phone 8, the Lumia 820 and Lumia 920.  On this page , we learn that the two terminals are expected to enter the market in the month of November, a date expected and logical, since Microsoft is expected to launch its operating system around October 29.

 The book also Finnish manufacturer suggested retail price for these two terminals in Italy: it is set to 499 euros for the Lumia 820, and 599 euros for the Lumia 920.  For the latter, however, should give vary by country.  In Germany, a press release indicates that the launch will take place and also in November, but this time did state a suggested retail price of 649 euros.

 Information on the French market have not yet been revealed, but it seems plausible that the rate of Lumia 920 falls within the upper range of retail prices practiced in Europe, helped in particular by the private copying levy.

Facebook launches in the sale of real gifts online

Facebook is preparing to launch an online store, which will buy gifts in connection with physical events, such as a friend's birthday, for example. A new way to exploit the targeting of the social network, but that should not overshadow the cybermarchants, at least in the immediate future.

At its inception, Facebook allowed to provide virtual gifts to their contacts, on the occasion of an anniversary, for example.  Today, the social network goes further, announcing the upcoming launch of an online "real" gifts.

 Amazon and others have provided no reason to tremble, at least for the moment: the blue platform intends to focus initially on relatively modest gifts like cakes, teddy bear, or cards Starbucks gift.  With products priced limited, Facebook hopes to motivate maximum number of users to send a small gift as an accompaniment to a "happy birthday" posted on a timeline.  The approach makes sense, insofar as the social network is a landmark for many users on this point. "People who wish a happy birthday to each other is a norm on Facebook» Gokul Rajaram explained, the advertising manager of the platform to Wired last July .

 Another unique service is that the recipient is alerted of this sending a gift before it is shipped: it is possible to possibly choose color - or flavor s' it is a cake - and even change to another item of the same value.  A possibility that somewhat distorts the initial approach, but avoids disappointment.

OLED: LG accuses Samsung of patent infringement

A new war for patents? Samsung is now accused of violating LG seven of its patents related to OLED technology. A complaint that echoes it filed earlier in September by Samsung against LG. Involved ... OLED technology.

Yet the hearts of legal disputes that do not end with Apple, Samsung is faced with a new complaint for patent infringement.  This time, it's another South Korean company, LG, accusing the manufacturer unauthorized use seven patents on the design of OLED displays.

 Samsung filed violate elements related to the design of OLED panels and circuit conductors.  Some design elements are also involved: many are targeted mobile of the firm, including the Galaxy S III, Galaxy Note or the Galaxy Tab 7.7.

"This complaint was filed to enforce the rights of LG Display in intellectual property, and to promote fair competition," said LG in a statement.

LG's accusations against Samsung does not, however, come out of nowhere in early September , is attacking Samsung LG of stealing at least 18 related OLED technologies confidential.  Information leakage and espionage were the case of Samsung, which last week lost two OLED displays destination IFA in Berlin.

 The atmosphere is tense between the two South Korean companies.  LG calls today blocking sales of targeted products in South Korea, as well as 7 billion won (€ 5 million) in damages, or $ 1 billion patent infringed.

 Even if the amount requested is minimal compared to 1.049 billion that Samsung was recently ordered to pay to Apple, it is likely that the company does not allow LG to face.  It could be here the beginning of a new war of patents on the bottom of a technology with which South Korea intends to invest in the market next year.

Asus and Google would work on low cost version of the Nexus 7

According to the site Digitimes, Asus and Google prepare low cost version of their tablet Nexus 7, which could be sold below $ 100 by the end of the year. Another version, thinner, could accompany him.

Digitimes , citing "industry sources," explains Google and Asus is preparing to stiff competition at the end of the year, particularly because of the expected launch of a 7-inch iPad mini.  The two firms, which launched in late August their tablet versions 8 and 16 GB respectively 199 and 249 euros, have not said their last word for 2012.

 We thus find the program a slimmer version of the current model, which would be available in the U.S. at a price of $ 199 - the price of the current 8GB version in the United States - but also a model that would cost $ 99.

 At this stage of the rumor, impossible to know what size could imply lower prices: Digitimes merely states that these new versions, Asus would have turned to the Taiwanese manufacturer for HannStar Display screens.

 The site Digitimes is not always exemplary reliability when it comes to speculate on future products, but this rumor could motivate some buyers wait a bit before investing in a tablet.

Google Takeout allows local download videos from Youtube account

Google Takeout service, which allows users services firm intuitively download some of their data, recently hosted Youtube: it is now possible to download as an archive of all videos uploaded an account, in their original format.

Already proposed takeout download bulk data stored by service Docs and Picasa and Google+ contacts.  Now Youtube completes the picture: just go to the dedicated page for an overview of the amount of videos and the overall size of the archive to download.

 The subtlety is that Google Takeout allows you to retrieve the videos in their format and original size: the user retrieves the original files, which may have been lost or destroyed since their initial shipments.

Depending on the amount of videos concerned, the procedure may take a few minutes or hours, and weigh a few tens of MB to several GB generation of online archive is to make life easier for the user, a significant step from Google, which is positioned as a little more for the release of data.

Galaxy Note GT-N7000 at Rs 29,990 in India

 The Samsung Galaxy Note GT-N7000 at Rs. 30,0000. The world’s first 5.3” HD SUPER AMOLED display, the GALAXY Note pulls together all the smart features into a responsive device. The rich screen experience with S Pen and a 1.4GHz dual core processor, enjoy unrivaled web and application loading speeds. The 5.3” display a large screen size with smartphone portability which allows you to see more and do more, while on the go. You will be able view more in one glance with minimum scrolling and screen transitions.


Galaxy Note GT-N7000 Features

•  Wi-Fi Direct
• Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
• 8 MP Primary Camera
• 2 MP Secondary Camera
• 13.44 cm (5.29") HD Super AMOLED Touchscreen
• 1.4 GHz Dual Core ARM Cortex-A9 Processor

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iphone 5 now available for pre-order

According to UnleashThePhone, the first wave of pre-orders will be available for the USA, the UK, Canada, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, Germany and France.

It is now possible to pre-order the iPhone 5 through the Apple online store: as expected, prices start at 679 euros for the 16 GB model, while the 32GB and 64GB versions cost their side 789 and 899 euros.  The purchase of the terminal on the Apple site provides access to an unlocked model, but it will not prevent the user from its passage operator to apply nano-SIM, since the iPhone 5 is the first smartphone to adopt this new standard.



 The side of the mobile operators, each organized: Orange , for its part, announced the launch of pre-orders Friday, September 14, just like Apple.  Approach also applies to Sosh, low cost subsidiary. Free Mobile , meanwhile, offer the terminal from 21 September, the effective date of marketing: an approach that should be adopted also by Bouygues Telecom , SFR and most MVNOs.

ne of the biggest changes to iOS is the addition of Apple’s own Maps app in the place of Google Maps, which Apple has done away with. The new Maps app has a built-in search for local points of interest, with over 100 million possible suggestions. Other features of the Maps app include navigation, routing, 3D maps, satellite imagery – that wraps around the 3D maps – and the ability to get directions directly through Siri. Most of the standard features of the Maps app, including satellite view, are available in almost all countries the iPhone ships to.



Features of the iPhone 5

• 4-inch, 326ppi Retina display at 1136 x 640 pixels,
• GPRS, EDGE, EV-DO, HSPA, HSPA+, DC-HSDPA, LTE and Wi-Fi
• GPS
• Bluetooth
• 8 megapixel camera with 1080p HD recording, 720p front-facing camera
• 16GB, 32GB and 64GB versions

Facebook working on a search engine

If the CEO of the social network has confirmed that no Facebook Phone was immediate plans , he has stressed that against the working platform on its "research." "We are currently one billion request per day, while we do not even try," he said.  Underlying message: imagine the potential if we really tried.

"Facebook is pretty well placed to respond to people's questions. At some point, we will. We have a question that is working on it, "said Mark Zuckerberg.  For him, the traditional search engines return too many results that do not necessarily respond to questions. "The search engines really need to evolve a set of answers:" I have a specific question, answer this question for me. '"

 Interactions between users of the social network could thus be utilized to enhance the relevance of research.  To some extent, this approach is reminiscent of that Google, with its +1 button and Google+, is already looking to refine searches through community recommendations.  Question is whether Facebook will build its relationship with Microsoft and Bing to engage in research.

Microsoft fixes the bug screen installation browsers

Microsoft fixed a bug that prevented the famous ballot screen to propose the installation of third-party browsers on the Windows 7 and Windows 8.

 The integration of Internet Explorer directly within the Windows operating system had provoked strong reactions from publishers competitors to Microsoft.  In June 2009, Opera Software had filed a complaint accusing the software giant of abuse of dominant position.  Mozilla and Google followed suit.  The European Commission had forced Microsoft to return until 2014 the famous "ballot screen" allowing consumers to choose what browser to be installed and configured by default.

 In July the Brussels authorities had learned that the installation screen browsers imposed on Microsoft in 2010 was not returned to consumers.  More specifically, the problem had occurred since Windows 7 Service Pack.  For 19 months, Microsoft has not complied with the demands from Brussels.

In a new Microsoft update ( KB976002 ) Installation wizard that deploys from users of Windows 8.  User forums Neowin says that it appeared after a reboot.  He noted that this ballot screen is presented as an application Metro opens automatically when you start the machine.

Google launches live traffic updates, voice-guided GPS navigation in India

Google India has finally launched the much awaited turn-by-turn voice navigation in India. The service went live in the country sometime last evening, but we are still waiting for the official announcement, which is expected any time now.

Google Maps Navigation, an Internet-connected GPS navigation system, offers users turn-by-turn voice-guided driving directions and it has been a  free feature of Google Maps for mobile on smartphones running Android version 2.2 or later. As part of the Google Maps for mobile application, Google Maps Navigation accesses the latest information about roads and points of interest from Google’s online mapping services automatically, without the need for any manual data updates.

You can even speak your destination into your phone and have your route set for you. A country-specific option lets you set the voice to an Indian accent for easier comprehension.

“Whether you’re heading to the Bengaluru airport for a business trip or visiting Agra’s world-famous Taj Mahal for a weekend of sightseeing with friends, Google Maps Navigation has you covered,” say Darren Baker, product manager and Suren Ruhela, senior program manager, Google Maps, in a statement posted on the Google India blog.

For those who have Google Maps installed on their phones, Navigator comes in-built (it’s the blue upward-pointing arrow). In addition, Google also gives you live traffic updates in six cities — Bengaluru, Mumbai, Delhi, Chennai, Pune and Hyderabad — and their surrounding suburbs. The bumper-to-bumper situation is shown in a simple colour-coded scheme — “Red for significant congestion, yellow for minor slow-downs, and green for free-flowing traffic,” adds the statement. According to the live data available, the app will set an appropriate route for you.


Features:

•     Add starred places for one-click access
•     One click navigation to your contacts
•     Voice input for destination
•     One click navigation for home, office
•     Traffic details

Motorola MOTOGO EX430

The all new Motorola MOTOGO! EX430 has finally arrived in Peru. Customer can now purchase the handset through all major carriers across the country.

Text in a flash. Email in the blink of an eye. With MOTOGO! EX430, you’ll never misspell a word again (well, at least not because your keyboard is too cramped). You’ll quickly and accurately text your friends the address of that new dinner spot, or let your boss know your meeting went great. And you won’t even have to squint to see all the letters on the keys. 

In case you didn’t know, this feature-phone packs a 2.2-inch 320 x 240 display, a 50MB of internal storage, a microSD card slot (2GB card included), a full portrait QWERTY keyboard, a 2MP rear-facing camera, HSDPA (7.2Mbps), WiFi and a 910mAh battery.

Besides with the Google Search button on MOTOGO! EX430 keyboard, staying in the loop has never been easier. With the push of a button, you instantly dive head first into the world’s most powerful search engine. Want to find the lyrics to that song that’s been stuck in your head? How about read reviews of the latest movie releases? MOTOGO! EX430 and Google have you covered. You’ll also have access to other Google Mobile™ services like Gmail™, Google Maps™, Google Talk™, Google+™ and Youtube™.

Wikipad: a tablet gaming Android 4.1 for $ 500

Presented at CES in January, the Wikipad, an Android tablet dedicated to cloud gaming, will arrive on the U.S. market in late October at a price of $ 500. A terminal that is, for the moment, not planned in Europe.

It is the duty of GameStop stores that offer in its stores and on its website, the touch pad designed to fit into a removable controller.  Since its first presentation in Las Vegas in January, rose Wikipad Android 1.4 Jelly Bean and found ideal partners with Google and NVIDIA, as well as the Sony tablet has been granted certification Playstation.
 
  The tablet weighs 1.23 pounds, sports a scratch-resistant Gorilla glass screen to protect its 1280-by-800 resolution LCD 10-point-gesture panel, and is Wi-Fi capable. It carries 1GB of DDR2 memory and 16GB of onboard Flash memory, with a Micro SD slot for expanding the storage capacity by up to another 32GB. The Wikipad has a 2-megapixel front camera and 8-megapixel rear unit with Autofocus and flash, a docking connector port, a 3.5mm stereo headphone minijack, built-in stereo speakers, a microphone, and a Micro USB connector.

The unit's power source is a 23.46 watt-hour rechargable lithium-polymer battery that promises up to 8 hours of video play between plug-ins, and the Wikipad also has a 3-axis accelerometer, an ambient light sensor, an e-Compass, and a gyroscope, according to the spec sheet.

The Wikipad is currently available for pre-order from GameStop stores or at the retailer's online portal. Customers pre-ordering the unit get "value-added extras including full-length titles and an issue of Game Informer Digital," according to Wikipad.

Google launches rental service for its machines Chrome OS

In the United States, Google has launched a program to distribute its Chrome OS machines for hire.

 After a flop at the launch of its Chrome OS netbooks welcoming, Google has attempted to interfere in several markets to make its machine hosting the system Chrome OS.  The Mountain View company has supplied hundreds of machines to American soldiers returned home.  Subsequently, these machines have interfered in various schools.  Rajen Sheth, product manager at Google, explained: "Today, hundreds of schools in 41 states have at least a class provided by Chromebook."

 In partnership with the financial institution CIT, the company has launched a program to allow U.S. organizations to rent a Chromebook for $ 30 per month with a $ 25 price scale next year and $ 20 after 24 months.  The Chromebox turn is rented for $ 25 per month, a rate of $ 3 after dropping each year.  Firms with a Google Apps account can buy their sides ten Chromebooks and manage the fleet of aircraft directly from an administration console provided by Google.

Apple would be less dependent on Samsung for iPhone 5

In order to diversify its suppliers, the Cupertino company will supply at least its main partner, Samsung, to supply the memory chips of the next iPhone.

 Samsung is a pillar in the manufacture of Apple products.  South Korean provides microprocessors, screens and memory chips also used in iPod, iPad and iPhone.  According to a source close to the negotiations cited by Reuters, Apple has reduced orders for memory chips (DRAM and NAND) with Samsung for the iPhone 5, which is expected unveiling Wednesday, September 12. According to Bloomberg, it would be a disagreement between the two companies on prices.

 The American dismissed Samsung's list of suppliers of memory chips for the first delivered to the iPhone 5.  However, the South Korean remains one of its main partners, said the industry source, including the new smartphone.  Apple's maneuver would have benefited the Japanese Toshiba and Elpida Memory and Hynix of South Korea.

 The author of the information denied market speculation under which this shelving Samsung would be the result of multiple legal battles from both manufacturers of smartphones and tablets.
 An analyst quoted by Bernstein notes that orders for DRAM and NAND memory chips with the South Korean "fell significantly representing 2.5% of revenues from Samsung."  In addition, the activity of Samsung memory was the only back from year to year in the last quarter (8%).  In total, Apple weighs 9% in income from Samsung.

 According to a source quoted by the Korea Economic Daily, Apple iPhone 5 will equip its main battery from Amperex Technology Chinese and Japanese Panasonic, leaving somewhat subsidiary specializing in lithium-ion batteries Samsung SDI.  For the provision of the screen, LG is one of the main partners for the iPhone 5 at the expense of Sharp who has lost a bit of ground, indicates the person consulted by the Korean newspaper.

 Samsung, which has not yet commented on the information remains the sole supplier of microprocessors for Apple's iPhone and iPad.  A strengthened relationship in late August by the announcement of depth increase its production capacity at its plant in semiconductors Texas.  This is made ​​an investment of $ 4 billion to convert its foundry initially reserved for memory chips to manufacture SoC (System on a Chip) 28 nm for mobile devices.

 According to a Morgan Stanley analyst, sales of electronic components Samsung could reach $ 13 billion for an operating profit of 2.2 billion potential.  Samsung expects the third quarter to a growth in demand for DRAM and NAND mobile but also to increased competition.

MTNL Lofty Tab priced @ Rs. 3,999

Mahanagar Telephone Nigam Limited (MTNL) has today unveiled 3G-enabled Lofty Tab. Manufactured MTNLby Teracom, the new tablet is available in three variants for a price of Rs 3,999; Rs 6,499; and Rs 10,999. These new devices are powered with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

MTNL Lofty Tab will be sold with bundled offer with MTNL sim-card and a data plan on discounted rates of third-generation (3G) and WiFi services.

MTNL Lofty Tab will run on Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich OS, which has a high performance 1GHz Processor. The resolution of 7″, Multi Touch screen is excellent @ 1024×600. It also offer dual camera –3.2 MP Rear and 0.3 MP front.

Lofty Tab TZ100 Features

• Display: 7 inch LCD Capacitive screen with 1024 x 600 resolution
• Processor: 1 GHz Cortex A9 processor
• RAM: 512 MB
• Memory: 4 GB internal memory, Expandable to 32 GB
• Camera: 3 MP rear facing camera, VGA Front facing
• Multimedia:RM/RMVB, MPEG, MKV, AVI, FLV, VP8, up to 1080P Support
• connectivity: In-built 3G SIM Slot,USB 2.0, Wi-Fi
• OS: Android 4.0 ICS
• Battery: 4200 mAh battery
• Price: Rs. 10,999

Apple wants to block 8 Samsung devices in US

Apple (AAPL) on Monday gave a federal judge a list of eight Samsung products it wants pulled from shelves and banned from the U.S. market.

U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh asked for the list after a jury in San Jose last week slammed Samsung with a $1.05 billion verdict, finding that the South Korean technology giant had "willfully" copied Apple's iPhone and iPad in creating and marketing the products. Samsung plans an appeal.

The list of smartphones that Apple would like to see removed from the market is as follows: Galaxy S 4G, Galaxy S II (AT & T) Galaxy S II (Skyrocket), Galaxy S II (T-Mobile) Galaxy S II Epic 4G Galaxy S Showcase Galaxy Prevail and Droid Charge.  The Galaxy S II is the main target to kill in his versions offered by U.S. carriers.

Koh on June 26 banned the Galaxy Tab 10.1 from the U.S. market after finding it likely violated a "design patent." Samsung is now asking for that ban to be lifted after the jury found the computer tablet didn't infringe that particular patent, but it did find it infringed three Apple's software patents that cover the popular "bounce-back" and pinch-to-zoom features.

The judge has scheduled a Sept. 20 hearing to discuss Apple's demands for the sales bans. She asked Apple on Friday to submit the list of products its wants removed from U.S. stores after Samsung complained it doesn't have enough time to prepare for the scheduled hearing.

For its part, Samsung took the floor and told the Wall Street Journal 's willingness to fight against the ban on its products in the USA. "We will take all necessary measures to ensure the availability of our products in the U.S. market." Said the firm, which board already on changes terminals covered by the ban, pending the launch of the procedure appeal, which could delay the proceedings.

Twitter joins Linux Foundation

Network Twitter following in the footsteps Google, Yahoo, Adobe and other companies already some 140 members of the Linux Foundation.

 Become indispensable in the market for community networks, service Twitter continues to expand its infrastructure and makes use of several free and open source technologies.  The service is based mainly on MySQL, the management system databases Cassandra, Hadoop on Java framework for data management or on the open source search engine Lucene.  Its merger with the Linux Foundation is relatively logical.

 The magazine PC World reports about the Chris Aniszczyk, chief technology open source community network, which says "Linux and its flexibility is fundamental to our technology infrastructure."  He added: "In joining the Linux Foundation we support an organization that is dear to us and work with a community that advances Linux as fast as we improve Twitter."

 This initiative will enable the company to accelerate its investment in the Linux ecosystem while providing its support to the developer community.

Philips stops production of 21:9 televisions due to lack of success

Lack of demand from consumers, Philips has decided to stop production of television format 21: 9. The manufacturer was launched on selective market in 2009.

Philips has confirmed the news site FlatpanelsHD , who questioned the possible presence of new brand at IFA, where she had hitherto used to present its new TV models 21: 9.  The company said it had already finalized the production of this type of screen, and the models still sold commercially are the last in stock: a story that only needed to be formalized since the firm was not announced for a while on this sector.

The manufacturer had relied in 2009 on the ideal format for viewing films in cinemascope, without black bars.  In 2010, Philips introduced the range Cinema 21:9 Platinum and its sequel, Cinema 21:9 Gold in 2011. TVs with premium price of around 4000 euros.  High prices to the general public for a screen size moviegoers who mostly Philips did not meet the expected success.

But if the company stops costs with 21: 9 TV side, it will still an LCD monitor in the same format at IFA.  With a size of 29 inches, the screen is capable of displaying a ultra-high resolution of 2560 x 1080 pixels.  Its price has not been disclosed.

Kathy Savitt Yahoo's chief marketing officer

Yahoo! Inc. (YHOO) announced today that Kathy Savitt is joining the company as chief marketing officer, responsible for all worldwide marketing and branding. Savitt will join the company on September 14 and will report directly to Yahoo! CEO Marissa Mayer. 

“We are very excited to welcome Kathy to Yahoo!,” said Marissa Mayer, CEO of Yahoo!. “Her extensive experience in building and refining well-loved consumer brands like Amazon, American Eagle Outfitters and Lockerz will be incredibly valuable as we define Yahoo!’s future.”

“Yahoo! is at an important and unique inflection point in its storied history,” said Savitt. “I believe passionately in Yahoo!’s ability to inspire and delight users, partners and advertisers around the world and am excited to join Marissa in defining Yahoo!’s next chapter.”

Savitt is a successful consumer, retail and technology executive with experience in strategic product development and marketing. She was most recently founder and CEO of Lockerz, a rapidly-growing social commerce company with more than 45 million unique users. Prior to founding Lockerz, Savitt was executive vice president and CMO of American Eagle Outfitters, where she led all brand efforts, store and multi-channel marketing for the company’s portfolio of brands. She has held senior leadership roles at Amazon.com and was president of MWW Savitt, where she consulted with Fortune 500 clients across the globe.

Samsung announces Drive Link, a car-friendly app

Samsung today launched Drive Link, an in-car smartphone application designed for safe use while driving. Drive Link is built around the three most popular uses of smartphones while driving: listening to music, navigating to a destination and talking hands-free. It also includes shortcuts to other useful driving applications that have also met exacting safety certification standards.

"Drive Link" is the equivalent of the Samsung "Car Mode" built into some of Google Android smartphones without custom interface: an application with large fonts and big buttons giving access to the most commonly used in car.  It meets the criteria of the Japanese Automotive Manufacturers Association, which is one of the most stringent safety requirements.

At startup, "Link Drive" appears in this case a home screen with the date and time, local weather and if the next appointment with the opportunity to easily start a call or guidance to contact or address informed.
 
The main menu displays three buttons on it to access the interfaces adapted the music player, solution guide and call function, and two buttons displaying a list of applications and a simplified menu settings .
 

Solution provides speech synthesis on reading it aloud text messages, emails and messages from social networks, but unlike any speech recognition solution is integrated.  The application supports MirrorLink function, an implementation of the standard VNC protocol to interface with the smartphone entertainment system dashboard.
In terms of entertainment, every music file stored in the smartphone is accessible to be played through the car's speaker system. Users can also go well beyond their music libraries with TuneIn (requiring version 6.2 or later), a global Internet Radio app which offers 70,000 stations and two million on-demand programs streaming from every continent. Further compatible internet apps will be made available soon.

Staying in touch during journeys can often be important. With this in mind, Drive Link incorporates a feature called Text-To-Speech, available in English (U.S./U.K) French, Italian, German, and Spanish, which enables all incoming messages, emails and updates from social media websites to be automatically read via the car's speaker system so that drivers' eyes are always on the road, ensuring maximum concentration and safety are maintained. All personal contacts saved in the phone are loaded to Drive Link and users can also make a phone call directly by dialing on the keypad.

Drive Link is launching on the Samsung GALAXY S III (GT-I9300) and will be made available on other smartphones running Google Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) in the near future. The app is downloadable from Samsung Apps in 21 countries including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, France, Germany, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Russia, Spain, Switzerland, Sweden, Ukraine, and United Kingdom.

Optimus G: new high-end smartphone from LG

LG Optimus comes formalize the G, a new high-end smartphone shipping Android 4.0 for first place in the South Korean market and the rest of the world at the end of the year.

 The smartphone features Android 4.0, 4.7-inch 1280x768 True HD IPS+ display, 2GB RAM, 13-megapixel camera and 2100 mAh battery. LG Optimus G will be sold in red and black colour options.

LG also focuses on its technology G2 Touch Hybrid , presented a few days ago: it is a system that reduces by 30% the space between the protective screen and the LCD, offering a touch accuracy increased.

 No price announced or availability date for this specific terminal arrives in South Korea in September and in Japan in October.  Marketing in the world should still be here at the end of the year.

LG Optimus G key specs

• Model: LG-F180
• Size: 131.9 x68.9x8.45mm
• Weight: 145g
• Display: 4.7-inch True HD IPS + (1280 * 768) Display
• 1.3MP front camera
• 13MP rear camera
• 2GB DDR2 RAM
• CPU: 1.5GHz quad-core processor Qualcomm APQ 8064
• Operating System: Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
• Battery capacity: 2,100 mAh

Windows 8: Microsoft unveils logos and instructions

Preparation for the launch of Windows 8 also requires the transmission to partners of instructions that allow them to display their products compatible with future operating system. These, however, must follow the rules set by the publisher.

 Many manufacturers of computers or devices logically wish to take advantage of the interest generated by the commercial launch of Windows 8, October 26.  To do this, they will be keen to display on their packaging or point of sale of their products compatible with the new Microsoft operating system.  They will do this to meet the specifications determined by the publisher.

 It goes particularly well defined by a logo which only the background color may vary from four choices.  Size, font and mention of compatibility are in turn fixed according to the model shown below.

In its documentation, Microsoft insists that only the phrase "Compatible with Windows 8" and / or "Compatible with Windows RT" will be accepted.  Idioms such as "Optimized for Windows 8" or "Certified for Windows 8" on the other hand are prohibited.

"Do not refer to the product simply as 8 or RT. Windows always include the name, "said the editor. "Do not use abbreviations like Win Windows 8, Win8 or W8," he says again.



Microsoft stresses that certification may appear on the packaging of new products since July 31.  Interested manufacturers must however wait until 1 September to highlight their display devices outlets.

LG launches gaming portal for Cinema 3D Smart TVs‎

LG has announced the arrival of Game World, a platform designed to provide users of its connected TVs for viewing of 3D.

Game World is a new service that will only be available on LG TVs with passive 3D technology, dubbed Cinema 3D by the company.  Obviously, the fact that the TV is connected to the Internet is also a prerequisite for access to the catalog of games.

 Catalog of games is vast but will also oriented towards a family audience, with titles kinds arcade, puzzle, sports, action or simulation.  Among them is the port of the game Shadowgun, offered on smartphones and tablets, the classic Plants vs Zombies or Air Penguin 3D and Cut the Rope, also well known mobile players.

 Titles can be played with the Magic Remote LG, which includes a motion detector, or with another joystick offered by another manufacturer - LG does not, for the moment, what are the compatible devices.  All games include 3D compatibility: it is also one of the main arguments put forward by the company, which announces paid and free titles.

 Game World should be globally launched Cinema 3D range by the end of the year.

Sony stops production of optical drives for computers

Sony has announced the cessation of production of optical drives from March 2013. The company says the strong competition in the sector has resulted in lower prices that began the profitability of the market, preferring to abandon it.
From March 2013, the Sony subsidiary dedicated to the manufacture of readers and writers discs (CD, DVD) Sony Optiarc Inc..  stop the production of such products to destinations computers and the general public.  In words, this company based in Atsugi, Kanagawa Prefecture in Japan, is simply closed.

Chinese and Korean competition was due to the activity of the Japanese, which currently sells its readers at a loss.  In addition to the obvious economic factor to justify such a judgment, Sony also mentioned a decrease in demand, especially on the side of the laptop.

Currently undergoing restructuring, Sony therefore chooses to leave the sector to turn to other, more promising: the firm will soon eliminate 10,000 jobs across its subsidiaries.  Optiarc, meanwhile, employs more than 400 people, whose future is uncertain.

Samsung launches LED transparent displays

Samsung Electronics announced the availability of innovative 1:1 ratio LED square display (UD22B) and transparent display (NL22B), accelerating its leadership in the commercial B2B display market in the second half of this year.

Samsung’s distinctive 1:1 ratio square display and all-in-one transparent display showcase provide business owners with extraordinary solutions for creating entirely new types of promotional displays in retail, commercial and public locations.

It's also unveiling the NL22B, a transparent LCD screen / case that builds on the see-through tech we saw at CES. The interactive display is designed to let you see facts and figures while keeping one eye on the merchandise at all times. It's imagined to be used in high-class jewelers, using interactivity to tease us toward buying that $4,000 watch. Both are being shown at IFA this week, but don't expect to see them available to buy -- so stash those dreams of covering every wall in house with these things, at least until you own your own advertising firm.

Samsung’s environmentally friendly Direct LED backlight technology used in the UD22B square display generates less heat to reduce power consumption by more than 30 percent compared to existing LCD display technology, lowering operating costs. The UD22B also conserves energy by adjusting brightness according to surrounding brightness, and users easily manage content using Samsung’s unique MagicInfo software solution.

Providing an alternative to traditional rectangular displays, Samsung’s LED square display with 1:1 screen ratio supports unlimited configurations and opens up new potential for creating immersive visual experiences. With 5.5 mm bezel-to-bezel measurement for seamless installation and digital loop out to produce a single image across up to 100 displays, Samsung’s 21.6” square display lets commercial users explore limitless possibilities as they design artistic video walls. Multiple displays can easily be connected to create creative mosaics as well as cubic or other three-dimensional shaped displays. Without being limited by the installation space or shape, businesses can create more interactive point-of-sale and advertising displays that engage the consumer.

675 000 dollars for 30 songs on Kazaa: penalty once again confirmed

New episode in the saga of the American judicial Joel Tenenbaum, whose sentence to a fine of $ 675,000 for downloading and sharing 30 songs on Kazaa has once again been confirmed.

In the mid-2000s, the RIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) went on a rather misguided witch-hunt, filing lawsuits against individual file-sharers seemingly at random, despite winning a combined nine-figure settlement from the main culprits: the peer-to-peer networks themselves, Napster and Kazaa.

Back in 2005, then-college student Joel Tenenbaum was busted for sharing 31 songs via Kazaa. In the seven years since, his case—one of only two of its kind to go to trial—has been decided and appealed countless times. Federal copyright law mandates a penalty in the range of $750 to $150,000 per infringement, so a jury  in 2009 somehow decided upon $22,500 per infringement, saddling Tenenbaum with a $675,000 fine. It was then reduced to a total fine of $67,500 by a district court judge. And then an appeals court overturned that decision, reinstating the $675,000 fine.

Finally, the case was due to be tried in front of the Supreme Court this month. Except it wasn’t—because they decided it wasn’t worth their time. So, the fine sticks. For 31 songs.

Google Goggles updated, works with non-autofocus cameras too

The Google Goggles has been updated: it now allows owners of a smartphone that does not have an autofocus use, which was not the case before. In the process, Google has introduced a new system to protect users from malicious links.

Google has been hard at work  updating its mobile applications as of late. Yesterday, the search giant updated its mobile browser Chrome for the iPhone, now it’s delivering an update to its Google Goggles application for Android devices. New Google Goggles features include support for devices that don’t have autofocus cameras, which is perfect for low-end smartphones.

Moreover, the application brings faster and better tracking of objects when in continuous mode, and the search-from-camera feature no longer needs to have Search History enabled for it to work. Goggles also improves its QR-scanning abilities, and will show a thumbnail if the QR code has an embedded URL, will scan URLs against known malicious links, and can read much more bar codes. Lastly, Google Goggles adds search results that appear similar to the subject if it can’t find an exact match.

 Google Goggles version 1.9 adds support for devices without autofocusing optics, giving those on budget gear a chance to use the real world as a search box. Point it at a QR code containing a URL, and it'll show you a thumbnail of the page and check its credentials against its blacklist of malicious sites. If it comes up short when searching for a product, it'll even search for similar-looking items to help you find what you're looking for, and it's available from the Play store for free.

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New smartphone HTC Proto first pictures

The next smartphone from HTC, known for the moment under the code name "Proto" is unveiled at the corner of two photographs published by The Verge site. The terminal could be officially unveiled next week during IFA.

 If it has not yet been formalized by HTC, the Proto is still talked about for several weeks in early August, The Verge , Android already evoked a terminal with a 4-inch screen, a sensor 5 megapixel camera, 512MB of RAM and 4GB of storage space.  A processor Qualcomm MSM8225 dual-core 1 GHz is also present.

Kaspersky Lab’s New “Safe Money” Technology Protects Personal Data and Real Money

Kaspersky Internet Security Comes Loaded with Latest Technologies to Protect Personal Data and Real Money

It’s no secret: most cybercriminals don’t want online fame, they want your money. Kaspersky Lab research shows that each day, more than 1,400 new pieces of banking malware are created. These malicious programs are designed specifically to hijack your online purchases, snoop on credit card transactions, and redirect your web browser to fraudulent sites. More than $1.2 trillion will be exchanged over the Internet in 2012, and stealing even a small percentage can mean a big pay-day for cybercriminals.

Today, Kaspersky Lab, a leading developer of secure content and threat management solutions, announced new versions of Kaspersky Internet Security and Kaspersky Anti-Virus. Both products feature our strongest protection ever against modern threats and significant improvements to performance and simplicity, including a faster installation, less drain on computer resources and battery life, and real-time protection against viruses, spyware, and more.

A new offering found in Kaspersky Internet Security is Safe Money, Kaspersky Lab’s unique technology designed to protect the user’s money when shopping and banking online. To keep your cash safe, Kaspersky Internet Security’s Safe Money will:

1. Automatically activate when visiting most common payment services (PayPal, etc.), banking websites, and you can easily add your own bank or shopping websites to the list.

2. Isolate your payment operations in a special web browser to ensure your transactions aren’t monitored.

3. Verify the authenticity of the banking or payment website itself, to ensure the site isn’t compromised by malware, or a fake website designed to look authentic.

4. Evaluate the security status of your computer, and warn about any existing threats that should be addressed prior to making payments.

5. Provide an onscreen Virtual Keyboard when entering your credit card or payment information so you can enter your information with mouse-clicks. This will activate a special program to prevent malware from logging any keystrokes on your physical keyboard.

In July, this new Safe Money technology was evaluated against 15 real-world attack styles used by malware to steal your banking information. Tested by independent research lab Matousec, Kaspersky Internet Security successfully blocked all 15 banking attacks. Most other popular security products failed to block even half of the attacks. The full test results are available online.

Watching for Security Flaws in Your Apps and Programs

Another new and unique technology added to both Kaspersky Internet Security and Kaspersky Anti-Virus is called Automatic Exploit Prevention. An easy way for a cybercriminal to gain control of your PC is to take advantage of a security flaw in one of the dozens of programs and applications you use every day. When cybercriminals discover an unpatched security flaw in a popular program – such as Adobe Acrobat, Java or Microsoft Internet Explorer, for example – they may race to infect as many victims as they can before the vendor fixes the flaw. Whenever you ignore a pop-up window telling you to download the latest updates for a program, you’re unwittingly keeping this window of vulnerability open even longer. Now, Kaspersky Lab will not only alert you when out-of-date programs are running on your machine, but Automatic Exploit Prevention will protect you from these vulnerabilities until you are able to update them.

Kaspersky Lab’s technology watches over the programs installed on your PC and knows how these programs are supposed to act. If the program tries to perform unusual or unauthorized activities, Automatic Exploit Prevent blocks the abnormal action while still allowing the program to perform its normal operations. This means Kaspersky Internet Security and Kaspersky Anti-Virus will keep you safe without inconveniencing you by shutting off the applications you use every day. It happens more often than you think – from January through March 2012, Kaspersky Lab detected more than 1 million malicious programs designed to exploit vulnerabilities in commonly-used software.

Kaspersky Lab: 15 Years of Award-Winning Security for Your Computer

In 2012, Kaspersky Lab celebrated its 15th anniversary of security research and technological innovation. For years, Kaspersky Lab has steadily refined and improved its cornerstone products – Kaspersky Anti-Virus for essential protection needed to secure a PC, and Kaspersky Internet Security for advanced protection to confidently browse online. Both products work behind the scenes to deliver the fastest and most trusted virus and spyware protection in the world. Kaspersky Lab’s key improvements to both products, designed to protect customers in 2013 and beyond, include:

— A new antivirus engine with better detection rates for the entire scope of emerging cyber-threats

— New anti-phishing technology that features improved detection of imposter websites that try to steal passwords and other valuable data

— A simplified user interface that provides faster installation and easier day-to-day use of the product

— Improved performance, to keep you safe without slowing you down

— More efficient power consumption, to ensure you get the most battery life from your laptop

In addition, both Kaspersky Anti-Virus and Kaspersky Internet Security are Windows 8 Ready, and will work seamlessly on the new Microsoft operating system. The new versions of Kaspersky Internet Security and Kaspersky Anti-Virus are included in Kaspersky ONE, a Universal Security product that protects PCs, Macs, smartphones(1) and Android tablets using a single activation code. No matter what devices you use to get online, all you need is Kaspersky ONE.

Pricing and Availability

Kaspersky Internet Security and Kaspersky Anti-Virus are available for purchase now on Kaspersky Lab’s online store, and wherever quality software is sold in the U.S. and Canada. Current customers may upgrade free of charge from Kaspersky Internet Security 2012 and Kaspersky Anti-Virus 2012 to the new products for the remainder of their existing license period. A standard subscription – 3-user licenses for a 1-year period – is $79.95 for Kaspersky Internet Security and $59.95 for Kaspersky Anti-Virus.

SAMSUNG GALAXY METRIX 4G @ $179

U.S. Cellular and Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (Samsung Mobile), have announced that the Samsung Galaxy Metrix 4G is available online today at uscellular.com and will be available in stores on Friday, August 24. The Android™ powered smartphone runs on the 4G LTE network, with speeds up to 10 times faster than 3G. The Galaxy Metrix 4G sells for $179.00 after a $100 mail-in rebate and $129.00 after a $100 mail-in rebate in markets where 4G LTE service is currently active and will be available by the end of 2012. Visit uscellular.com for detailed pricing.

The Galaxy Metrix 4G has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard to get your message out quickly and a front-facing camera for easy video chatting. The 4.0-inch touch screen allows you to clearly view movies and video games and use the Internet on-the-go. You also have access to Google Play™, a one-stop shop for Android users to access nearly half a million apps, millions of songs and books, and thousands of movies.

“We are excited to offer our latest 4G LTE smartphone for our customers to help them get more done in less time,” said Edward Perez, vice president of sales and marketing operations for U.S. Cellular. “The large touchscreen and popular QWERTY keyboard for fast typing make the Galaxy Metrix 4G the go-to device for customers who depend on their smartphone to keep up with their busy schedules.”

Highlighted features:

• Slide-out QWERTY keyboard
• 1 GHz processor
• 4.0-inch touchscreen
• 5 megapixel rear-facing camera and camcorder
• Front-facing camera

The Galaxy Metrix 4G will be available to all U.S. Cellular customers and will run on the 4G LTE network in markets where it is available and on U.S. Cellular’s nationwide 3G network in all other areas.

U.S. Cellular customers enjoy unique benefits, such as new devices faster without resigning contracts, free Overage Protection and free Battery Swap. U.S. Cellular also offers customers the only points-based rewards program in the industry, which rewards customers for simple things, such as paying bills on-time, adding a line or referring friends and family. Points may be used for faster phone upgrades, additional lines, devices, accessories and ringtones.

U.S. Cellular, in partnership with King Street Wireless, currently offers 4G LTE service covering 31 percent of their customers in select cities in Iowa, Maine, North Carolina, Oklahoma, Texas and Wisconsin. Later this year, 4G LTE coverage will expand to cover select cities in Illinois, Maryland, Missouri, New Hampshire, Oregon, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia. By the end of 2012, 58 percent of U.S. Cellular customers will enjoy faster 4G LTE speeds. For more information about the 4G LTE experience, visit uscellular.com/4G.

The Galaxy Metrix 4G will be available for $179.00 after a $100 mail-in rebate. It will be available for $129.00 after a $100 mail-in rebate in markets where 4G service is available today or will be available by the end of 2012. Visit uscellular.com for detailed pricing. Purchase of a data plan is required and a new two-year agreement and activation fee may apply for new customers. Additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply.

Samsung, Galaxy and Metrix are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other company names, product names and marks mentioned herein are the property of their respective owners and may be trademarks or registered trademarks. 4G used in connection with the Samsung Galaxy Metrix refers to the fact that it is capable of operating on U.S. Cellular’s 4G network.

Lexibook® Tablets Launch In USA

 Lexibook®, Android® educational kids tablet leader, is delighted to announce the official launch of its new tablets for kids nationwide from September 15, 2012. With a preview launch at Toys’ R Us stores across the country, parents will discover tablets with content tailored to the needs of the new generation.

With a high definition tactile screen and a kid friendly interface, the tablets offer an unprecedented content offer for toddlers to pre-teens. The educational content is adapted to the curriculum with 500 sheets of general education, tests and interactive quizzes. School Zone™ apps and 200 pre-loaded e-books are also included to complete the educational offer. Children will discover their favorite stories, rhymes and Susie Tallman’s top songs and karaoke videos. For even more fun, 25 games and 52 discovery activities are included as well as a camera with photo editing software.

Wireless internet browsing through a high speed built-in Wi-Fi connection is kept safe through embedded parental control, while kids can still download more than 10,000 must-have apps on the Lexibook® Market including Pig Rush™, Angry Birds®, Fruit Ninja®, Pandora®, Skype®, and learn while having fun with educational apps adapted to every age group.

 
With the Lexibook® Videostore by Kabillion™ and Spotify® music portal, cartoons, music, and other favorite videos are available in one click!

Lexibook® Tablets are a concentrate of educational, multimedia and interactive activities allowing children to finally have a tablet just for them. Parents and children will share amazing moments and kids will learn fast in a fun way. Great accessories will also be available: tablet skins, cases, stylus, keyboards, headsets and more.

Aymeric Le Cottier, CEO, comments: “We’re really excited to present this new innovative range that will enable kids to change the way they learn and play. Our great content and fantastic features bring an immediate unique user experience and the built-in gaming and apps download center bring endless possibilities for kids.”

Apple v. Samsung design patent : Apple awarded $1bn in damages from Samsung in US court

Apple and Samsung claiming that the other infringed certain patents, and with so many witnesses and expert testimonies, we expected at least some semblance of balance in the jury's final verdict, like in South Korea, where both Samsung and Apple devices were banned the other day.

The federal court jury in the patent infringement lawsuit between Apple and Samsung has presented its verdict after deliberating for just 21 hours and 37 minutes following the three week trial. This particular case started with Apple's lawsuit last April and now the jury's decision is that Samsung did infringe on Apple's '381 bounceback patent with all 21 of its products in question. For the '915 patent on pinch-and-zoom, the jury ruled all but three of the devices listed infringed, and more damningly, found that Samsung executives either knew or should have known their products infringed on the listed patents. The jury has also found against Samsung when it comes to Apple's contours on the back of the iPhone and its home screen GUI. The Galaxy Tab, was found not to have infringed upon Apple's iPad design patents. The bad news for Samsung continued however, as the jury decided that not only did it willfully infringe on five of the seven Apple patents, but also upheld their validity when it came to utility, design and trade dress.

Apple:

We are grateful to the jury for their service and for investing the time to listen to our story and we were thrilled to be able to finally tell it. The mountain of evidence presented during the trail showed that Samsung's copying went far deeper than even we knew. The lawsuits between Apple and Samsung were about much more than patents or money. They were about values. At Apple, we value originality and innovation and pour our lives into making the best products on earth. We make these products to delight our customers, not for our competitors to flagrantly copy. We applaud the court for finding Samsung's behavior willful and for sending a loud and clear message that stealing isn't right.

Samsung:

Today's verdict should not be viewed as a win for Apple, but as a loss for the American consumer. It will lead to fewer choices, less innovation, and potentially higher prices. It is unfortunate that patent law can be manipulated to give one company a monopoly over rectangles with rounded corners, or technology that is being improved every day by Samsung and other companies. Consumers have the right to choices, and they know what they are buying when they purchase Samsung products. This is not the final word in this case or in battles being waged in courts and tribunals around the world, some of which have already rejected many of Apple's claims. Samsung will continue to innovate and offer choices for the consumer

HP outsources WebOS in its new subsidiary Gram

The mobile operating system WebOS felt very lonely since the abandonment of mobile HP last year. A spin-off called Gram is created to continue its development.


The development of WebOS, the mobile operating system from HP, no longer provided by the parent in the future.  The California company has divided its activities by creating an independent entity (spin-off) called Gram, according to a letter circulated internally and issued by Cnet.

"We're a different company that focuses on software, user experience, cloud, engineering and partnerships," writes Martin Risau, vice president of HP, stating that the mission of the team " remains the same. "  Presented as a strategic redeployment, for the moment in "stealth mode" until the company finishes its incubation period, this should provide a Gram-off activity faster, outside the constraints of the parent.

 Having abandoned the production of its mobile devices in 2011 (which is why the company had bought Palm a year earlier to $ 1.2 billion), HP made ​​its division vivoter WebOS. The company was first reorganized in internal engineers to place the WebOS and marketing team under the direction of strategic department.

 In December 2011, rather than draw a line adventure WebOS, the U.S. had chosen to release its mobile operating system , so it can be exploited by the open source community, announcing want to "move toward a new generation of applications and devices. "  Three months later, the division WebOS knew a degreasing : 275 job cuts.  Finally last May, several engineers left HP to join Google ...

 Despite these injuries, the American continued to promise that he would keep afloat WebOS, indicating even want to recruit additional staff.  A statement confirmed by mail from Martin Risau that prompts the team WebOS to "operate its network, to help HP to recruit the brightest."

 Meanwhile the actual deployment of Gram, developers seem to respect the roadmap published in January and plan the launch of a beta of Open WebOS by September.

Twitter API Version 1.1 Brings More Regulation To Apps

Twitter announced that night the next version of its API, detailing its strategy for third-party services and especially its commitment to offer a consistent experience to all end users.

Once reserved for geeks, Twitter now has such an influence, particularly through the media, he is looking more than ever to gain control of its ecosystem, through the forthcoming version 1.1 of its API, which will limit the possibilities of some third party service.

 Twitter is such that end users receive the latest news, such as thematic pages and Twitter Cards opened mid-June, which promote relations with partners, enhance the attractiveness and thus the reputation of the service, and entail thereby term income.

Discouraged customers alternative

 The alternative traditional customers, such qu'Echofon Tweetbot or that are explicitly named, are no longer welcome, as they disperse users and delay the adoption of this type of functionality.  Twitter has therefore planned several measures to discourage them.

 For starters, the company will substantially limit their interest by imposing what were until now only recommendations on features and terminology to be used, and hence limiting their potential for innovation and added value.  It also will reserve the right to transmit its requirements to the editors of Popular customers, that is to say to those who will soon reach 100 000 users or those who are already beyond and that will double the number of users.  Finally, the origins of Twitter clients built some devices are more difficult to update, they in turn will be subject to prior certification.

 More supported services
 Many other third party services will however welcome: those proposing the analysis but no direct interaction with the timeline, such as Klout (phew!), and of course all those intended for professionals, more likely to generate income, including whether they allow you to publish tweets.

 Applications will be supervised more closely, however, through conditions of access to the API more strict.  More than any of its functions will be accessible without authentication, in order to reduce misuse.  Most applications will also be reduced from 350 to 60 interactions per hour per function, with the exception of clients who will benefit in contrast to an enhancement to 720 calls / hour, one every 5 s.


 Version 1.1 of the Twitter API will be published and implemented in the coming weeks.  Version 1.0 will then cease to function six months later.