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Sony tablets face tough sell on price, hardware

(Reuters) - Sony's new tablet computers failed to excite gadget reviewers and analysts who criticised the pricing and quality of the devices, underscoring the battle Sony faces regaining its consumer electronics crown.Sony Corp is already late to the game with its first tablet, which hits stores this month, more than a year and a half after Apple Inc launched the blockbuster iPad and almost a year since Samsung Electronics Co Ltd came out with the GalaxyTab. Samsung's Galaxy occupies the No.2 slot in tablets that Sony is targeting.Reviewers and analysts highlighted a high price and features that suggested Sony would remain an also-ran rather than a leader in the tablet market. Two versions of Sony's main tablet cost $499 and $599, the same price as two lower-end Apple iPad models."Consumers want tablets, but they are not prepared to pay the same amount they'd pay for an iPad for something that's not an iPad," said Gartner analyst Carolina Milanesi. "Despite the brand and different design, with its pricing so close to the iPad, it will be challenging for Sony."

Monster India launches Android app for employers and job seekers

MonsterIndia.com, a subsidiary of online job search and recruitment engine Monster.com, has today announced Android app for employers and job seekers. The app can be downloaded from the Android marketplace for free and offers the following features:For job seekers – mobile access to jobs available on Monster.com; ability to view and apply to jobs directly from the phone and effortless management of Monster.com account.For employers – post and manage new job postings through mobile; capability to search and shortlist relevant resumes.

You can send a text ‘MONSTER’ to 53030 from your Android device or open this link through your phone’s browser to download this app.

Nokia N8 starts getting Anna update

Nokia N8 users have started receiving the much-awaited Anna update, ZOMGitsCJ is reporting. Well, better late than never, but we can already foresee N8 users cringing about getting their devices updated to Belle OS. Nokia is also hosting an event in Hong Kong next week, where it is expected to release the first wave of Belle OS running devices. Let us know if your N8 has received the Anna update in comments below.

Nokia likely to announce 600, 700 and 701 Symbian Belle smartphones next week By: Rajat Agrawa

Nokia is likely to announce three new Symbian Belle running smartphones next week. The devices, Cindy (Nokia 600), Zeta (Nokia 700) and Helen (Nokia 701), which were leaked a couple of months ago, all feature a 1GHz processor and have somewhat similar specs. Helen is rumored to have a 3.5-inch clear black touchscreen display, an 8.0 MP camera and will be the successor to the Nokia C7. Zeta (pictured above) is expected to sport a 3.2-inch AMOLED display, NFC and a 5.0 MP camera. Finally, Cindy will play on music with a built-in FM radio antenna, a 3.2-inch AMOLED display, NFC and a 5.0 MP camera. Hit the jump below to continue reading…

We expect Nokia to market these three devices (along with the Nokia 500) by playing up their 1GHz processors, which would enable it to take on some Android smartphones. Generalizing specifications (notice all four of them sport the same processor and three of them the same 5.0 MP camera despite expected to have a price differential) will also help Nokia to undercut its competitors on price. While these are not quite in the league of theMeeGo-running N9, we think these four devices (including the 500) should be able to put a good show in markets like India, where Nokia still retains its street cred.

Europe is easier with Apple's MacBook Air, iPhone 4

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CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman used the Apple iPhone 4 as an integral part of Road Trip 2011.

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ZURICH, Switzerland--There's nothing quite like the confidence that you've got the tools to help you keep from getting lost in a strange city.

This summer, I spend two months in Europe as part of Road Trip 2011, and just about every day of the project, I found myself in some sort of situation where I had to figure out how to get from point A to point B.

Before I left for Europe, Apple asked me gently to be careful about how much I used the iPhone. And I took that request to heart. For the first few weeks of the trip, I tried very hard not to make phone call and only for very short durations and only in urgent situations. But while in Amsterdam, I found myself facing dual crises at home, both of which required several lengthy phone calls. I felt guilty making them, but it was a huge relief to be able to do so, especially since the Wi-Fi signal I had access to there wasn't good enough to make Skype calls.

For the duration of the trip, though, I did my best not to download video on the device and to minimize how many photographs I viewed. But day in and day out, I found myself unable to avoid using it to find directions, to check e-mail, and to do minor amounts of research. In short, the iPhone allowed me to have more or less the access to information that I have on a daily basis at home--a dynamic that was critical as I went from interview to interview, site visit to site visit, and as I had to coordinate many of these stops while out and about.

For all these purposes, the iPhone 4 is a terrific and dependable device. As I've written about it previously, it's simple and fast, has an intuitive user interface, a great screen, and even better, it fits nicely in my pocket. While there are clearly many thousands of travel-related apps available for the device, though, I used very few of them, mainly sticking instead to standard built-in apps like Google Maps, Email, and Safari. From time to time, Yelp helped me locate a great dinner, such as a wonderful Peruvian place in Cologne, Germany.

Back at home, I am an iPhone user and have been for three years. So, what this road test offered mee.

MacBook Air
I've never made any secret of the fact that I use Apple's products in my every day work, and my Road Trip projects have traditionally given me the opportunity to try out the company's latest offerings. This year was no different.

The MacBook Air was also a crucial part of Road Trip 2011.

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In addition to the iPhone 4, I also spent countless hours using (and reviewing) a brand-new 13-inch MacBook Air. I'm more than familiar with Apple's computers, but because my work machine is a (heavy) 3-year-old 15-inch MacBook Pro, being able to carry around the comparatively light Air--and tucking it each time I was done with it into anIncase neoprene sleeve--was a treat.

While the Air Apple lent me wasn't the most powerful model--this one has a 1.86 GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor and 2 Gigabytes of RAM--it still was powerful enough for my needs: processing photos, writing stories, uploading videos, e-mail, and Web surfing.

I'd used a first-generation MacBook Air on Road Trip 2008 and enjoyed it, but I also struggled with some hardware problems that caused the machine (and a replacement) to seize up. This year's version was much smoother. Though it occasionally slowed down due to only having the 2 gigabytes of RAM--and rebooted itself unexpectedly a few times--it was a great computer, and I would happily consider buying one the next time I'm in the market. Its light weight, its clear screen, and its full keyboard make it a great on-the-go computer for someone able to do most things on the Web.

To be sure, the Air is capable of doing far more than I asked it to do. The demands of Road Trip are nonstop, and I never had time to do much more than the kinds of things I mentioned above. But except for serious multimedia processing, I would have felt comfortable tackling almost any task with this computer. And my back would have hurt a lot less than it would have had I been carrying my normal computer with me.

iPad 2
In addition to the MacBook Air and the iPhone 4, I also road-tested the iPad 2 during Road Trip. Unfortunately, the demands of the project limited the amount of time I had to devote to testing Apple's new tablet. After reviewing an original iPad last year, I almost immediately went out and bought one--so I have a fair amount of familiarity with the platform. And based on the limited experience I now have with the iPad 2, I can easily say that if I hadn't bought last summer, I'd march out right now and buy the new device.

The Apple iPad 2, which CNET reporter Daniel Terdiman rod-tested as part of Road Trip 2011.

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What did stand out in my limited testing is that the iPad 2 has a much sharper and brighter screen than its predecessor and is a lot faster. The camera--and its ability to shoot video--is quite impressive, and I have lasting memories of seeing someone shooting video with the iPad 2 at the Paris Air Show and being amazed at the quality of the picture taking up the entire screen. And then, of course, the Smart Cover, which turns into a stand and shuts the device off when closed, is a fantastic innovation.

In the end, the question I have to answer when I road-test something is whether I would recommend it to other people. And with each of the Apple devices I had with me on Road Trip this summer, the answer is definitely yes. As always, Apple makes easy to use, innovative hardware bolstered by simple, striking software. And if I was in the market myself, I would happily buy any of these devices. Though, I must admit, I might stick it out and wait for an iPhone 5.

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Apple copycat 'hiPhone 5' comes calling in China

(Reuters) - The newest version of Apple Inc's popular iPhone has already hit the Chinese market -- the fake market that is.

The 'hiPhone 5' is selling for as little as 200 yuan ($31) on China's top e-commerce platform Taobao, which is owned by Alibaba Group.

But one has to pay around 800 yuan for a more "genuine" one, according to some shop clerks at a mobile phone market in Shanghai.

"Look at this. It's not the same as the 300-400 yuan ones," Shanghai-based daily Metro Express quoted a clerk as saying, pointing to one originally priced at 850 yuan.

The 'hiPhone 5' is based on leaked images of the yet-to-be-launched iPhone 5 and is thinner and with less rounded edges than the existing iPhone 4, according to the newspaper. However, it is extremely light, almost like a plastic toy, like most pirated mobile phones, it said.

Western governments have repeatedly criticised China for widespread violation of intellectual property rights, but pirated goods from branded watches, to bags and computer software can be easily found in shops.

Last month, an American blogger set off a media storm after she posted pictures of an elaborate fake Apple Store in Kunming, selling genuine if unauthorized iPhones, Macbooks and other widely popular Apple products.

Reuters also uncovered a look-a-like of the Swedish furniture giant Ikea in the southwestern Chinese city.

Apple, which is expected to roll out the latest version of the iPhone 5 smartphone within a few months, sold a record 20.34 million iPhones during the last quarter, even though its newest model is over a year old.

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Reliance 3G Tab

Reliance communications has launched their own brand tablet “Reliance 3G Tab” in the market . It is a 7-inch touchscreen display tablet running the latest Android OS v2.3 (GingerBread) . Reliance 3G Tab tablet sports high speed 3G connectivity and wireless LAN support . Reliance is the first Indian telecom operator to launch its own branded tablet . It comes bundled with various Reliance 3G data plans

Samsung Galaxy Tab 750

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The new Samsung Galaxy Tab 750 is a 10.1-inch multi-touch Android tablet . It is also known as Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and is the big brother of the popular Samsung Galaxy Tab (7-inch) . Samsung Galaxy Tab is already a hit in India but the key problem with it is neither it comes comfortable in your pocket (like the smart-phones) nor its size is best for any tablet as for watching movies , or playing games , or browsing the Internet . Most of the tablet market in the world is reigned by the Apple’s iPad 2 , which is of 9.7-inch display . So for competing with the market leader , the competitor should also be of around the same size range and that is what the new Samsung Galaxy Tab 750 is

FBI launches phone app to help find missing children

A customer looks at the Apple iPhone 4. The FBI joined the booming mobile phone app market with the launch of a tool to help parents find missing kids.

The FBI joined the booming mobile phone app market on Friday with the launch of a tool to help parents find missing kids.

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"You're shopping at the mall with your children when one of them suddenly disappears. A quick search of the nearby area is unsuccessful. What do you do?" the promotional blurb for the application says.

The answer? If you have the free FBI app -- which is only available for iPhones at the moment -- and stored photos and vital information about your children on it, the data you need to be reunited with your missing child would be "literally right at hand."

Parents using the app "can show the pictures and provide physical identifiers such as height and weight to security or police officers on the spot" or email the key information to the authorities using a special tab on the app in the event their child goes missing.

According to the Federal Bureau of Investigation, a child goes missing in the United States every 40 seconds, and "many never return home."

The FBI has plans to expand the app for use on other mobile devices, and to add more features.

ViewPad 10 features Windows and Android

In this July 21, 2011 photo, the ViewSonic ViewPad 10 tablet computer is displayed, in Atlanta. The ViewPad 10 is a dual-boot tablet that comes with both Windows and Android operating systems. (AP Photo/ Ron Harris)

(AP) -- Viewsonic's new tablet has a unique solution for consumers who are still clinging to Microsoft's Windows, even as Google's Android operating system gains traction: It offers both.

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The ViewPad 10 is a dual-boot unit. It can launch either Windows 7 or Android as you start the computer.

Out of the box, the specs are impressive. The ViewPad has a 10.1-inch display, which is larger than the iPad's 9.7 inches. It weighs less than two pounds, has built in Wi-Fi and Bluetooth and is stuffed with a relatively fast Intel 1.66 GHz processor. It costs $599 for the 16-gigabyte version, and $679 for double the memory.

The ViewPad has a built-in camera. The resolution is just 1.3 megapixels, well short of what the iPhone and other smartphones offer. So, don't expect great images.

The device also features a mini VGA port, a standard audio jack, two USB ports and a MicroSD card slot. It's pretty full-featured for a tablet.

The computer comes with Windows 7 Home Premium installed, and I updated the test unit with version 2.2 of Android, also known as Froyo.

I spent some time with Android first, as I was already familiar with that environment as an owner of an Android-powered phone from HTC. The ViewPad didn't present as rich an experience as the phone, primarily because the graphical interface that presents the shortcuts, widgets and navigation on the tablet isn't as advanced as those on smartphones. HTC's smooth "Sense" environment for phones, for example, is among the best-of-breed for presenting the Android tools and apps.

Moreover, the apps shortcut on the tablet didn't present the full offering of apps available on Google's Android Market. Instead, it took me to a much smaller selection at something called "AndAppStore." A direct link to the full slate of those Market apps would have been better, but the device appears to be hamstrung.

Google does not allow the Android Market to be pre-installed on Android 2.2 tablets with screen sizes larger than seven inches. And Viewsonic has no current plans to update the ViewPad beyond that version of the operating system. So there's an impasse that leaves the ViewPad wanting. 

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You could try to install a more recent version of Android, such as Honeycomb, on your own. But it requires advanced technological skills, and there's no guarantee from the manufacturer or Google that the ViewPad will perform well.

Once apps are launched, they work as expected. They're quick to start up and easy to use. But most apps for Android are designed for a smaller display, not something as large as the ViewPad. The 10.1-inch display size, in most cases for me, was wasted on the Android side of this dual-boot device.

The better half of the ViewPad is Windows 7.

It ran fast and was pretty intuitive about responding to the right icons, scroll bars and objects on the display that I was trying to touch. It was a new experience for me to navigate the Web in Firefox by swiping across the screen. It fared well - better than surfing for content on the Android side.

When it came to more intricate programs, interacting with the tablet was challenging.

You could try to edit photos with Adobe Photoshop for Windows, but you'd be making the task much harder than it would be in a traditional mouse and cursor environment. Trust me, I tried.

Every erroneous tap propelled me into a wrong window or menu that had to be backed out of and started over. The first thing that came to my mind was to undo an action with "CTRL+Z", but the keyboard wasn't there unless I swiped it onto the screen from its little hidden perch in a corner of the display.

I'll leave Photoshop, and a few other detail oriented tasks, for traditional computers with real keyboards. Tablets, at this stage, are better for content consumption than content creation.

Despite my success with a variety of Windows experiences (movie watching, Gawker reading, Flickr photo browsing and Facebook time-crushing) the tablet experience begs for apps. Better apps. Finger-friendly apps.

Samsung Galaxy S II 4G Android Smartphone Review

It’s hard to believe that Samsung’s attempt to tackle the iPhone three years ago was the abysmalSamsung Instinct. My, how far have they’ve gotten since then. Samsung has skyrocketed to become one of the top manufacturers of Android smartphones and arguably one of their greatest creations to date is the Samsung Galaxy S II 4G.

The version I was offered to review is available through Bell Mobility in Canada. A US release through Verizon, Sprint and AT&T is expected shortly the next week.

Features at a Glance

Just unveiled earlier this year, the Samsung Galaxy S II is the official successor to the wildly successful Samsung Galaxy S. Most of the variants of that phone were largely the same, like the Vibrant and Captivate, save for some minor design cues. The guts were all pretty much identical.

In the case of the Galaxy S II, the specs have pretty much been bumped up across the board. This starts with the positively gorgeous 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display. All of the original Galaxy S phones had the standard 4.0-inch screen. I don’t need to tell you that this screen is easily the most amazing one you’ve ever seen on a smartphone. Photos really don’t do it justice. The colors are amazing vibrant, making games and other graphic-leaning apps that much better. And yes, it’s damage-resistant Gorilla Glass to boot.

Of course, the processor is worth mentioning too. Whereas both the original Galaxy S and the Samsung-made Nexus S were doing the 1GHz single core thing, this phone gets bumped to a 1.2GHz dual core Cortex-A9 processor. The full gig of RAM certainly helps too.

Other highlights include the 8MP rear camera (which I’ll get to in a moment), 2MP front camera, 1080p video recording, accelerometer, proximity sensor, 16GB of internal memory, microSD slot (up to 32GB), WiFi-N, Bluetooth 3.0+HS, microUSB, and GPS (plus aGPS support).

Samsung announces white version of Galaxy S II Android superphone

As far as Android phones are concerned, the Samsung Galaxy S II is easily one of the best. That brilliant Super AMOLED display, that peppy Tegra2 processor, that super slim profile. She’s an absolute beauty, but maybe you’re not a fan of the color scheme. Well, Samsung is trying to spark some additional interest in this superphone by announcing a white variant.

It’s amazing, really, how excited people get over just a new color for an otherwise identical phone. Look at how long it took Apple to figure out how to release a white version of the iPhone 4. In any case, the white variant of the Galaxy S II will be made available initially to UK customers, nabbing their pre-orers through Clove. The expected arrival date is August 15 and we’re hearing of the full retail price being pegged at 492 GBP (almost $800!).

The assumption is that Samsung will also be shipping the white Galaxy S II to other markets. Carriers like Bell in Canada that already have the Galaxy S II will likely be offered the white variant too. From what I can see, both the front and the back have been emblazoned in the snowy glow, including that single hardware button on the front.

Android-based iPod Nano watch coming from Motorola

A recent Motorola survey unveils a secret future device. The company has been sending out surveys to a small number of selected consumers asking their opinion about an upcoming product, that no, won’t be a smartphone nor a tablet, as you may think. It looks like Motorola is working on a gadget that could make both Apple and Nike jealous. Well maybe, Motorola’s rumored gadget is a watch-like device, that combines both Nike’s SportWatch and Apple’s iPod nano. Described as “all-in-one fitness and music personal fitness device”, the watch will apparently feature a smart music player, that would play the perfect tracks for jogging or working out and a GPS tracker that calculates the burnt calories and tracks your heart beats.

Much like Nike+ Sport Watch feature-wise, but while resembling Apple’s iPod nano a bit too much in terms of design, the upcoming device will most likely run on the Android platform. You could also sync the device wirelessly to a PC or Android-based devices for a workout analysis.

If the fitness-music-watch device hits the market, a possible name could be MotoActive. I, for one would buy it, although the odds of me jogging are highly unlikely to happen.

Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G averages 30 Mbps on real Verizon LTE network test 0 F

You want fast? You want a wireless connection that just might put your home connection to shame? It looks like the Verizon 4G LTE network is living up to its promises by way of the recently added Galaxy Tab 10.1 4G. How fast is fast? How about a mind-blowing 44.44Mbps down in a real world speed test? That’s what the guys at Engadget were able to achieve when they ran the standard benchmark throughSpeedtest.net. They got the Galaxy Tab 10.1, which just added a variant with a Verizon-friendly LTE chip, and put it through its paces no fewer than 15 times. The average speed came out to 28.25Mbps downstream and 7.93Mbps upstream. Keep in mind that doing the same test with the LTE-equipped HTC Thunderbolt got no higher than 21.77Mbps.

The test was run across several different servers in and around the New York and New Jersey area. The best test, with 44.44Mbps down and 9.16Mbps up, was achieved through the Secaucus, New Jersey server. Ping times could be better, averaging at 67ms, but they could be a lot worse too. Whether they’re still able to maintain these kinds of speeds after adoption picks up, well, that’s anyone’s guess.

Nokiya

The Nokia 500 is Nokia’s first 1GHz Symbian smartphone, and it is also the first phone with Nokia’s new name convention. It also offers pretty keen value for money.

iPhone 5 to launch in September, iPad 3 to feature better display, report says

Apple plans to launch its fifth-generation iPhone this September, Bloomberg reported on Wednesday. The report contradicts information BGR exclusively reported on Tuesday suggesting that Apple may be aiming to announce and launch its next-generation iPhone in August. Most of the details in Bloomberg’s new piece are in line with countless earlier reports stating the iPhone 5 will launch in September featuring a dual-core A5 processor and an 8-megapixel camera, but one element doesn’t add up. Bloomberg says Apple is currently testing a new version of the iPad with a higher-resolution display. This, of course, is a given. But the report goes on to claim that the resolution on the new iPad Apple is testing is about one-third higher than the current iPad model. At this resolution, Apple would be forcing developers to rebuild the graphics in their apps. The resolution also wouldn’t line up with the Retina Display on Apple’s iPhone 4, which will presumably be used on the iPhone 5 as well.

Sprint Nexus S 4G only $150 on BestBuy with new contract

Sprint Nexus S 4G has been launched yesterday as planned and receive $199,99 retail price from Sprint for both upgrade and new users. If you been waiting for this device for like forever then yesterday must be your happy day. The Nexus S just like the Nexus One is promised to be the first smartphone to receive the latest Android update and that would be the selling point of this handset.

With Google brings the Google Talk video chat with the latest Android 2.3.4 update I’m sure that buying Nexus S is a great choice right now. We’ve heard that Nexus One users already receives the update and I’m sure that Nexus S will also soon. If you also want 4G download dataspeed then Sprint Nexus S 4G should be your only choice now.

Want to save some money? If you’re not with Sprint and don’t mind signing up with Sprint then you should head to BestBuy and save your $50 since BestBuy offer the very same smartphone for only $149,99 for new users with a 2-years contract on Sprint

Cellphone to SmartPhone to Computer

Technology today compare to technology a few decades ago has become more integrated in our daily life. I said this because as i observe may own progress and my countries progress. One example of how technology evolve was the CELLPHONE. When i was just starting out after graduation the cellphone was just coming into our lives back then, they were still bulky and big, then came the wireless type they become small and more user friendly but still they are not in a level as it was today compare back then.

Today smart phone can be applied to almost anything in our daily activity, such as money transfer, online payment, ticket, web surfing, watch video streaming, tracking device and etc. It also acts a as a person locator, back then a person can go through his daily activity without these devices. It is still for luxury. But now only a decade has past and the cellphone has evolve into something very-very handy. almost every people in every country has one type or another, depending on the services and models available for that region.







Also almost all mobile devices has multiple feature in them, they are not just for texting or calling, but has evolve into a lot more very useful application for business, finance, personal health, hobby, and a lot of other interest. The price has also gone down from 5 to 10 years ago where it used to cost a lot for a simple cellphone. While now a days, one can buy prepaid phone kit from almost any location in every country.






Also the phone design has come a long way from the early bulky type to the cover change, the antenna was place on the inside, using a single key to navigate the entire menu to playing music and watching video with bigger memory capacity, games has also evolve from black and white to full colored feature games type just like what is found on a PC and also using different type connectivity. From GSM, GPRS to 3G.


The latest in cellphone technology innovation is the touch screen navigation, that is using your finger to select menu, feature and function. The use if button to navigate your phone is slowly being put away step by step, as new model comes from different manufacturer, one trying to outdo each other to have a piece of the pie of the smart phone market which has grown a lot in this past years.


It has become an essential part of everyday activity. It helps a lot of people to know that they are connected to there family and friends on a 24 hours basis.