Archive for September 2012
Nokia Lumia 920 Pricing Revealed, More Than Galaxy S III
According to a Reuters report, the Nokia Lumia 920
32GB variant will be sold at around 5,700 Swedish Crowns, which is
around Rs. 46,116. It's notable the 16GB Samsung Galaxy S III in the
country is around 4,515 Crowns, while the 32GB iPhone 5 is due to sell
6,995 Crowns.
In Italy, the Lumia 920 has been priced
at 599 Euros (Rs. 40,925 approximately), against the 16GB Samsung S
III's 529 Euros. In Germany, the Nokia Lumia 920 for 649 Euros (Rs.
44,352 approx.). It sells the iPhone for 820 Euros, the 32GB Galaxy S
III for 740 Euros and the 16GB Galaxy for 530 Euros.
Nokia has pinned its turnaround hopes on its new Lumia series
smartphones, featuring Windows Phone 8. However, experts believe the
high pricing for the Windows Phone 8-based Nokia Lumia 920 could
jeopardise the company's efforts to catch up with the competitors. The pricing of the Lumia 920 puts the device in direct competition against high-end smartphones such as the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S III.
However, the S III has been in the market for quite sometime now, while
the iPhone 5 will be rolling out in different markets very soon.
Sunday, 30 September 2012
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Intel Unveils Atom Z2760 Clover Trail Processor
Intel is launching its next-generation Clover Trail platform. The new Intel Z2760 is a dual-core, quad-threaded device clocked at up to 1.8GHz, with support for up to 2GB of RAM and graphics provided courtesy of a single PowerVR SGX545 core. Chipzilla expects to see wide adoption from multiple partners, with a host of tablets expected to launch simultaneously with Windows 8.
The new SoC is closely related to Medfield, Intel’s 32nm smartphone platform that we reviewed earlier this year, but there are a few differences between the two. Certain subsystems have been improved, and the new SoC incorporates advanced power states and is capable of fine-grained power management beyond what we’ve seen in other Intel chips to date.
Camera+ Now Available on iPad
Tap Tap Tap has finally released the iPad version of Camera+. The Camera+ app became very popular amongst iOS users, when it first came out roughly two years ago, since then it has sold over 9 million copies. The new Camera+ for iPad app has been long awaited and now with the release of iOS 6 and the new iPad (some time ago), this was the most appropriate moment for the app to hit the iTunes store.
The app is as fully featured as its phone counterpart, offering the ability to independently set the exposure values and focusing point, something that the stock camera app in iOS has always lacked. The ability to separate focus and exposure from each other has allowed for the reduction of the number of bum shots taken by the iOS device, especially in conditions where the subject is backlit.
The iPad app utilizes the retina display of the new iPad along with its full real estate. While taking photos with the iPad app is just the same as shooting with the iPhone (save for looking silly), but the real joys of using Camera+ lies in the lightbox and editing section sections.
Sony Xperia Tipo Launched at Rs. 9,999
Sony has launched its entry-level smartphone Xperia tipo, which is priced at Rs 9.999. Sony Xperia Tipo runs on Google Android 4.0 (ICS) and is powered by 800 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor. At Rs 9,999, the Tipo is the cheapest phone from Sony Xperia series. Sony Xperia Tipo features a 3.2-inch scratch-resistant TFT touchscreen along with a 3.2-megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom.
"Mobile has been an integral part of the brand's growth in India and we are working together to deliver products that are relevant for Indian consumers," Sony India Managing Director Kenichiro Hibi
Sony plans to introduce six to eight devices across different price bands.
Key features of Sony Xperia Tipo
- OS: Google Android 4.0 (ICS).
- Processor: 800 MHz Qualcomm Snapdragon.
- Camera: 3.2-megapixel camera with 4x digital zoom.
- Iternal phone storage: 2.9 GB MB (up to 2.2 GB user-accessible memory).
Apple CEO Apologises Over Maps App
Apple CEO Tim Cook says the company is "extremely sorry" for the frustration that its maps application has caused and it's doing everything it can to make it better.
Cook said in a letter posted online Friday that Apple "fell short" in its commitment to make the best possible products for its customers. He recommends that people try alternatives by downloading competing map apps from the App Store while Apple works on its own maps products.
The Cupertino, Calif., company had released an update to its iPhone and iPad operating system last week that replaced Google Maps with Apple's own maps application. But users complained that the new maps have fewer details, lack public transit directions and misplace landmarks, among other problems.
Samsung Galaxy Note II Launched in India at Rs. 39,990
Samsung has launched the Galaxy Note II in India today at an event in Hyderabad, shortly after the phablet’s Korea debut yesterday. Priced at Rs. 39,990, the Samsung Galaxy Note II will be available on store shelves from next week, and is already up for pre-order on Samsung’s India eStore. The Galaxy Note II bears a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1280x720 pixels (16:9). It is powered by a quad-core 1.6GHz Exynos 4412 Quad processor, and runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. It boasts of a whopping 2GB of RAM, and also has an 8MP autofocus rear camera with LED flash, and a 1.9MP front facing camera. The device comes with three storage options – 16/32/64GB – the Rs. 39,990 pricing is for the 16GB version.
Just 9.4mm thick, the Galaxy Note II weighs in at 180 grams, and will be available in two colours - marble white and titanium grey. The Note II is powered by a 3,100mAh battery – for now, expected battery life figures have not been released.
The company also unveiled the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean-based Galaxy Camera, first seen at IFA 2012, which is expected to hit store shelves a month from now. For now, no pricing details have been revealed. The Galaxy Camera has a 16MP BSI CMOS 1/2.3" sensor, and a wide angle (23mm) lens with 21X optical zoom. It sports a 4.77-inch 308ppi HD Super Clear LCD. On the face, the Galaxy Camera feels like a camera because of its build and physical shutter button but flip it over and the device feels like an Android smartphone.
Google Play Store Celebrates 25 Billion Downloads
Google
will also be offering special collections such as 25 movies you must
own, 25 banned books, 25 albums that changed the world and our 25 top
selling magazines. “Whether you’re looking for directions, checking
email or sharing a picture with friends, apps are now an indispensable
part of life. And if you’re using Android, it all starts with Google
Play, home to 675,000 apps and games. That’s a lot of choice,” says
Jamie Rosenberg, Director, Digital Content at Google in a blog post.
Google's Play store isn't the first app store accomplish 25-billion-download milestone. Apple's
App store hit 25 billion app download in March this year. However,
there are now more Android devices in the hands of users, than the iOS
devices; so it should not take long before Google's Play store gains the
lead over riveals in terms of download numbers.
Facebook Adds Dropbox Integration to Groups
Facebook has announced an integration with cloud storage company, Dropbox. The integration will help users of the social networking website to share files, pictures and folders to their friends and contacts in Facebook Groups using Dropbox's cloud-based storage system. After linking your Facebook and Dropbox accounts, you will be able to browse and choose files from your Dropbox, as you do while selecting from own PC and then share to the group on the network. Once shared, they will immediately appear on your group's wall. The content shared from Dropbox will also appear on smartphone or tablet. Any update or change you make will also be shared to the group.
Dropbox makes it clear that the integration will not allow Facebook to have access of your Dropbox account, if your share documents. "Dropbox and Facebook exchange only the information that's needed for you to add a file to your group. Facebook does not have access to the contents of your Dropbox. When you add a file to a group, Facebook receives only the link to the file, some basic info about the file (such as name and size), and the ability to display a small preview.
The integration, like any other Facebook posts, allows users to comment and like shared via Dropbox files. These shared docs, if allowed, can be downloaded as well.
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Samsung Launches Galaxy Note 2
Samsung has launched Galaxy Note 2 phablet as it quickens its pace of product launches ahead of the holiday season. A phablet is a hybrid of a smartphone and tablet PC.
Samsung had introduced Galaxy Note 2 at the IFA trade show in Berlin last month. Samsung Galaxy Note 2 comes with a 5.5-inch HD Super AMOLED screen and is powered by 4.1 Jelly Bean, the latest version of Android operating system.
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 features a powerful a 1.6 GHz Quad-Core processor.
Features of Samsung Galaxy Note 2 :
- Processor: 1.6 GHz quad-core processor.
- OS: Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean).
- Display: 140.9 mm (5.55") HD Super AMOLED (1,280 x 720).
- Dimension: 80.5 x 151.1 x 9.4 mm, 182.5g.
- Battery: Standard battery, Li-ion 3,100mAh.
- Memory: 16/32/64GB User memory + 2GB (RAM), microSD slot (up to 64GB).
- S Pen Optimized Features: S Note, S Planner, Email with hand-writing integration.
Apple iPhone 5 Sees Heavy Demand in India
One of these retailers, Bhaap.com, will start selling the iPhone 5
in India from Friday, September 28. The site will make the smartphone
available to customers for Rs 71,995. The deal on the website opens at
10:00 am and will only be available for 24-hours or until the very
limited stocks last!
The price of Rs. 71,995 is for the 16GB
version. No pricing details about the 32GB or the 64GB variant of the
smartphones are known for Bhaap.com.
At eBay.in, the price of the iPhone 5
16GB is Rs. 79,900 and the 32GB is selling for Rs. 90,750. You can take a
look at the eBay listing of the iPhone 5 here.
Apple hasn't announced the iPhone 5
officially in India but speculations on the Internet suggest that it
will be available towards the end of October or early November.
If you are one who can’t wait for Apple
to officially launch the iPhone in India, you can pick one up from the
grey market today. The first iPhone 5 was sold in Khan Market, New Delhi
for a whopping 1.35 lakhs a few days ago. In the grey market in India,
the prices of the three variants of the iPhone 5 is as follows:
- 16GB: Rs. 76,000
- 32GB: Rs. 85,000
- 64GB: RS. 1,00,000
(Prices are approximate)
Adobe Releases Edge Suite For Web Developers
Adobe has met with another major addition in the form of Adobe Edge. Edge has been expanded by Adobe to include more tools and services to streamline the web development process. The various tools tackles the task of animating, coding, inspecting and packaging for mobile devices and play well not only together, but with third party applications too.
Amongst the various tools Adobe Edge
Animate takes a key spot as a tool for creating animations for the web.
It has an interactive UI based on WebKit in order to provide maximum fidelity across various popular browsers.
- Edge Reflow allows for the designing and laying out of websites.
Reflow takes full advantage of CSS to create impressive designs along
with an option to export code to etiher Dreamweaver of Edge Code.
- Edge Inspect is an inspection tool for designers to preview and tweak the final HTML code for mobile sites.
- Edge Code is powerful code editor built on the Brackets open
source project optimized to work efficiently with HTML, CSS and
JavaScript.
- Edge WebFonts is a free web fonts service that plugs into an ever-growing online library of open-source fonts.
- PhoneGap Build – A service for packaging mobile apps built with HTML, CSS and JavaSCript for popular mobile platforms.
Adobe Edge Tools & Services are available immediately as part of Adobe Creative Cloud
free and paid memberships. Following an introductory period, Edge
Animate is expected to be priced at US$499 for a perpetual license,
US$14.99 per month for a standalone subscription, and included in a paid
membership to Creative Cloud. Additional capacity for Edge Inspect and
PhoneGap Build is available via standalone subscriptions priced at
US$9.99 per month each and included with a Creative Cloud paid
membership. Typekit paid plans which include more websites, fonts and
page views are available for between US$24.99 per year and US$99 per
year, with the US$49.99 per year Portfolio Plan included in paid
membership to Creative Cloud.
Twitter Introduces 'People You May Know' Newsletter
The micro-blogging website has introduced a new e-mail newsletter called 'people you may know', which offers suggestions for who to follow. The new format is considered to be a copy of LinkedIn's 'People You May Know' feature, which also suggests people who to be connected/follow on the professional networking site.
Twitter's refined widget is based on an improved algorithm and more personalised, and also takes into account of users' location. “This weekly email highlights a handful of people you may know who use Twitter. You can choose to follow any of the suggested people and you can find more people you may know on twitter.com. Suggestions are based on signals like who your friends follow and the contact information imported by people you know"
Apple iPhone 5 First Weekend Sales Cross 5 Million
On Monday Apple said it has sold over five million of its new iPhone 5 sets just three days after its launch September 21.
Demand for iPhone 5 exceeded the initial supply and while the majority of pre-orders have been shipped to customers, many are scheduled to be shipped in October, the company said in a statement.
iPhone 5 is available in the US, Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and the UK, and will be available in 22 more countries including Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Italy and Luxembourg on Sep 28 and in more than 100 countries by the end of the year.
iPhone 5 is the thinnest and lightest iPhone and features a new four-inch retina display and an Apple-designed A6 chip.
It comes either in white and silver or black and slate, and is available in the US for a suggested retail price of $199, for the 16GB model and $299 for the 32GB model and $399 for the 64GB model.
Best iOS Browser: Safari vs Opera Mini vs Chrome
Safari vs Opera Mini vs Chrome: APPEAREACE
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To our eyes Chrome is the best-looking browser here, its unified search
and address bar freeing up space for other buttons (back, menu/bookmark and
tabs) so there's no need for a second toolbar - although it'd be nice if the
address box scrolled away when you're viewing content.
- Safari's getting on a bit, and it shows: the interface hasn't changed much since the days of iPhone OS, and while it's perfectly functional it's due a bit of a polish (which is coming in iOS 6). Its address and search boxes disappear as you scroll down, but the toolbar at the bottom of the window remains, providing access to bookmarks, sharing, new tabs and navigation buttons.
- Opera takes a similar approach - its separate address and search boxes scroll away, with a permanent toolbar at the bottom - but you can enforce single column viewing and text wrapping as well as set the default zoom level, and there's a fullscreen mode that replaces the lower toolbar with just two buttons, a back button and one to bring the toolbar back. It's okay, but the black interface doesn't exactly blend in with the rest of iOS.
- Safari's getting on a bit, and it shows: the interface hasn't changed much since the days of iPhone OS, and while it's perfectly functional it's due a bit of a polish (which is coming in iOS 6). Its address and search boxes disappear as you scroll down, but the toolbar at the bottom of the window remains, providing access to bookmarks, sharing, new tabs and navigation buttons.
- Opera takes a similar approach - its separate address and search boxes scroll away, with a permanent toolbar at the bottom - but you can enforce single column viewing and text wrapping as well as set the default zoom level, and there's a fullscreen mode that replaces the lower toolbar with just two buttons, a back button and one to bring the toolbar back. It's okay, but the black interface doesn't exactly blend in with the rest of iOS.
Safari vs Opera Mini vs Chrome: FEATURES
All
three browsers have private browsing modes, although Safari's is the hardest to
access - where Chrome and Opera keep the on/off switch in the browser, for
Safari it's buried in Home > Settings > Safari - and all three
browsers enable you to synchronise bookmarks with your desktop PC or other
devices. Chrome has the best such system here: where the others only sync bookmarks,
Chrome can sync open tabs from device to device provided you sign in with your
Google Account.
- Safari has Reading List, which you can use to create a quick "read later" list that syncs between your devices via iCloud, and Opera enables you to save pages locally for offline reading.
- Opera has Speed Dial, which enables you to store your favourite websites in a simple grid layout for easy access. Chrome has the same, but it's implemented in a nicer way: when you choose the New Tab option you can swipe between your Speed Dial-esque favourites, your bookmarks, or the open tabs on your other Chrome-using devices.
- Safari has Reading List, which you can use to create a quick "read later" list that syncs between your devices via iCloud, and Opera enables you to save pages locally for offline reading.
- Opera has Speed Dial, which enables you to store your favourite websites in a simple grid layout for easy access. Chrome has the same, but it's implemented in a nicer way: when you choose the New Tab option you can swipe between your Speed Dial-esque favourites, your bookmarks, or the open tabs on your other Chrome-using devices.
Safari vs Opera Mini vs Chrome: SPEED
The
big problem for Chrome and Opera is Apple's refusal to let anybody change their
default browser. That quickly becomes an enormous pain in the backside, with
every link in an email, Tweet or RSS feed launching Safari. The "swear /
select URL / copy URL / close Safari / open other browser / paste URL /
go" routine gets old and annoying extremely quickly, and while Google has
published code for third party developers to offer an "Open with
Chrome" option that's not going to appear in core iOS apps such as Mail.
Safari vs Opera Mini vs Chrome: VERDICT
Safari
is the fastest browser here, as the benchmarks prove. However, in everyday use
Chrome often feels quicker, especially when you're tab switching or searching,
and it's hard to shake the feeling that if Apple didn't deliberately limit other
browsers' performance and iOS integration, Safari would have a real fight on
its hands.
Opera
is a nice enough browser, but it feels old in this company, and unless you
spend a lot of time travelling and/or using crappy mobile connections the data
compression isn't enough of a draw here. It doesn't feel as fast as its rivals,
and it suffers from the same (Apple-enforced) lack of OS integration as Chrome
does.