Apple, Gadgets, Android, Microsoft
Google released a new version of Android devices, brings devices running Android 2.2, 2.3 into the world of Ice Cream Sandwich. The User Interface has been simplified and much faster than any versions before.
ASTRO launched a public beta for their newest service, cloud storage. It allows you to backup, access, and downloads your files from any device you might own. In the beginning the amount of storage is limited. They told that this is for initial launch to test the waters. ASTRO has been one of the apps that we have used since the beginning. Hit on the source link to sign up on public beta version of ASTRO.
The Fujitsu reveals a new smartphone prototype at CES, with a quad-core phone running Tegra 3 Platform and to ones delight; it is true, Fujitsu put up the prototype of smartphone on display. You can expect the device itself to be quite different than what it looks here in then image; this prototype exhibited an array of features that would woo mobile enthusiasts. It packs a 4.6-inch HD display, 13MP camera, Tegra 3 Processor clocked at 1.2GHz and LTE compatible. They will show the product at MWC next month.
Samsung added a new tablet, Galaxy Tab 620 the new member runs on Android 3.2 Honeycomb with TouchWiz UX customization on top of it. The tablet packs a 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, 1GB RAM. It features a 3MP camera capable of 720p video recording. It includes 16GB of internal memory, microSDcard slot, WiFi, Bluetooth 3.0, and 4000mAh battery. The slate is 10mm thick and weighs 345 grams. It got an IR remote function, works as universal remote. According to Samsung the slate will support 1080p playback and DivX support. The device is DLNA-certified; you can mirror it on a compatible HDTV. Now it is priced at Rs.30,250 but it is Rs.26,500 through online stores.
Apple has bought Anobit Technologies, an Israeli maker of flash-memory technology already used in many of Apple Gadgets. Apple Inc Spokesperson Steve Dowling says that Apple buys smaller tech companies from time to time, but generally does not give a reason why. The company is not giving financial terms. Anobit could not be reached for comment after business hours in Jerusalem. Bloomberg has also reported earlier that Apple had confirmed the deal.
If you are looking to extend Blazblue: Continuum Shift Extend just a bit more, you might want to pick up the limited edition. Aksys has revealed the contents of the package, which will only be available on Xbox 360 and PS3 (Vita version) will not receive a limited edition. The package features a 40 pages art book, a soundtrack CD and a calendar for scheduling your fights. It will be available for pre-order now from GameStop or Amazon releasing on February 14th.
According to the research of ComScore, Microsofts Bing Search Engine and other websites fielded a total of 2.75 billion search requests in December of 2011 compared to 2.65 billion search requests handled by Yahoo translating to a market share of 15.1 percent and 14.5 percent respectively. As you expected the Microsoft is far behind Google, which processed a whopping 12 billion search requests during the month, represents a still dominant market share of 65.9 percent.
Sony reveals a new product in CES, one of the new things is SS-AR2 loud speakers that look to keep the up the reputation of its elder model SS-AR1. Maple from Hokkaido an island in northern Japan encloses all important components and contributes to the overall sound quality. The SS-AR2 is a 4 unit, 3-way vented standing tower sports a frequency response ranges from42kHz to 60kHz. Distortion is combated by positioning the bass reflex port in just the right to spot to allow a duo of woofers to drive without a hitch. Birch partitions on the interior is a well-insulated cavity keeps the mid-range and tweeters just the right distance apart from the bass section. No words on pricing and availability yet. For more details read the press release.
At 60mm*64mm the MotoPlay from HSTi is very tiny. The more impressive thing in that is dimunitive package is able to playback full 1080p video, in a variety of formats, on your TV via HDMI. There is a USB port and an SD card slot up front for loading media from, you can also plug-in companys wireless media stick for streaming videos from your phone, tablet, NAS or other connected devices.
Asus reveals a 7-inch tablet with four-cores, costs you $249. At NVIDIA Press conference in CES, Asus introduced the tablet, the real news came when ASUS CEO Jerry Shen showed off an upcoming 7 inch tablet dubbed the EeePad Memo (pronounced “MEE-moh”), which runs Ice Cream Sandwich on a Tegra 3 processor, has an “incredible” rear-facing camera, and features a “magical” price. That the price? $249.
Razer unveils new device Project Fiona, combines both PC and tablet into a single unique platform. The device features a Intel Core i7 processor, and designed to run high-end PC games. The teaser video from Razer shows Project Fiona running games like Firefall and Assassins creed Brotherhood.
Corels new AfterShot Pro software runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux and offers a $99 package for managing photos includes RAW handling, image editing, and quick library management. Its a digital photography work flow app like Aperture and Lightroom. It features RAW workflow, flexible management, advanced non-destructing editing, robust metadata tools, batch processing, and integration with image editor. Its claiming breakthrough performance with software being fully multi-threaded and optimized for multi-Core and multi-CPU devices. The product costs you $99.99.
The new iPhone app Pin Drop lets users to mark location that matter to them. One or two other startups are trying out this, most notable everplaces, still in private beta version. Users can drop their own pins or they can take inspiration from the curated list feature. Each pin can then be assigned to multiple categories allows users to build up a library of their favourite locations. All of a users pin are private unless they choose to share them public. If many become public, thus populate the globe. Users can optionally backup, manage, and view their pins. They will also allow you to use apps built with the Pin Drop API.
Samsung outs two compact Blu-ray Players in the CES, a compact BD-ES6000 and less compact ES6500, get down with UltraViolet. The BD-ES6000 is a petite player with a slot-loading mechanism and a boot time of just one second. There is also slightly less svelte yet still slim and stylish BD-ES6500, with dual-HDMI inputs to help out with those sets that are bit limited in the input department, it added support for UltraViolet disc to digital support on all companys 2012 line up. For more details read the press release.
T-Mobile getting Samsung Galaxy S 4G, is set to be available later this year. The Blaze will have a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 42Mbps HSPA+ and Super AMOLED touchscreen. We got a confusion that the display is not having HD in front or in the back. We just got the announcement in CES, so lets wait for some more time to get the full specs and get back to you as soon as possible. For more details read the press release.
Microsoft introduces Picture Password, a good feature at CES. It is very simple, you start up to your device and lift the little veil common to metro devices, and you are presented with a picture. Your password is to touch and slide along certain parts of the picture, tap your dogs in a certain order, or slide your finger outside of your house, like that. Windows 8 have some design decisions, but it also has some new and interesting UI ideas. To unlock your device it take three steps, first one is wake button, second one is lift veil, third one picture password. It seems quite interesting using the new feature.
Sony released first Google TV product back in 2010. Now they took the wraps off a new media streamer and Blu-Ray Player, both with built-in Google TV. These models features several Sony-Centric apps, using Sony apps Media Remote TM and TrackID for Android and iOS devices, users may achieve cross device connectivity. TrackID, a Sony Shazam clone, comes built-in along with the goods necessary to control the GTV from an Android or iOS device. Both the models ship with a redesigned backlit keyboard, a touchpad with support for gestures and three-axis motion control. The Blu-ray device got built-in microphone for Google Voice Search. The NSZ-GS7 network media player and NSZ-GP9 Blu-ray disc player will hit the retailers at this summer. There is no word on pricing yet.
Sony announced another smartphone for the Xperia line of phones, the Xperia S. The Android 2.3 device launched at CES. It features 1280*720 resolution with 4.3-inch display, a quick 1.5GHz CPU, 1GB of RAM, and will be available on both 16GB and 32GB versions, but there is no internal storage expansion. The rear camera is 12MP affair features Sonys Exmor R backlit sensor, and a useable 1.3MP camera on the front for video calling. It will ship in Q1 of this year.
