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.