BlackBerry Bold 9900 Variations In The Mobile Phones

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The BlackBerry Bold 9900 is the latest product from BlackBerry to hit the stores, and already it is creating a new revolution within the smartphone maker. BlackBerry is often perceived by many to be focused only on business customers, while not paying enough attention to the scenario in the segment as a whole. Nowadays, customers are demanding entertainment features whether it be business customers or non-business customers. BlackBerry has clearly failed to recognise this change within the industry, which has meant that there is a gap with a host of their rivals. The BlackBerry Bold 9900 will be one of the first phones that will attempt to bridge this gap by providing quite a lot of features.

However, it is mainly not because of the phone that the BlackBerry Bold 9900 will be one of the finest all-rounders launched by BlackBerry till date, but it is mainly because of the operating system. The phone becomes one of the first BlackBerry devices to utilise the BlackBerry OS 7, which comes with a number of improvements in various areas of the OS. The most important of them has to be the Webkit browser, which has been totally revamped in order to provide a much better user experience. BlackBerry claims that this browser alone is almost 50 percentage faster than the browser presented the previous BlackBerry OS 6. In addition to this, the BlackBerry Bold 9900 will also be providing a new interface that is much more intuitive to use unlike previously where the operating system was not especially made for the touch screen display.

You may be wondering whether the operating system that suits the touch screen display is probably the right choice for the BlackBerry Bold 9900, which is one of the quintessential business phones that you can get today. However, the simple matter of fact is that the BlackBerry Bold 9900 is one of the business phones that provides a touchscreen display along with every other business options. Of course, the fact that providing entertainment is clearly not the priority for the BlackBerry Bold 9900 is evident from the size of the display - 2.8 inches. However, this display has the capability to provide up to 640 x 480 pixels in terms of resolution, which is almost comparable to the WVGA resolution of the most devices that offer a very large display unit.

Coming back to the operating system, this operating system is clearly one of the reasons for making the BlackBerry Bold 9900 be more skewed towards offering entertainment features. However, they cannot be done overnight or without a powerful processor. Recognising this fact, BlackBerry has provided the 1.2 GHz single core processor for the BlackBerry Bold 9900, which is extremely fast. It is so fast that this is the same processor that BlackBerry will be using for their two other premium phones launched recently. The BlackBerry Bold 9900 will be available on contracts from various manufacturers for around 42 per month in the United Kingdom.

Buy LG Optimus Black And LG Optimus 2x in Chennai

LG mobile is a leading name among the mobile companies in the country and it has owned its own distinct name in the market. LG mobiles are best known for its high battery backup and durability in all its handsets products. The company has produced a lot many attractive designs and models of mobiles and recently it has put other mobile companies in big astonishment by launching its much awaited mobile. LG Optimus Black comes with Android OS and the best part of this hand set is its easily upgradable to v2.3 and powered by TI OMAP processor, this phone supports both 2G and 3G Networks easily. LG Optimus Black has 4.0 inches good looking LCD capacitive touch screen which has got 480 x 800 pixels and MP3 Player as well, Live Chat and video recording makes it really distinct, its other best features are Accelerometer sensor for UI auto-rotate. The qualities which make it really cool and different from other similar phones is its features like opening Google Search, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Maps, Gmail, Document viewer and Digital Compass. LG mobiles are getting its most of the popularity by its rare products in market. LG Optimus black price in Chennai is somehow similar to other cities and it seems quite reasonable due to its uniqueness along with sharp features.

LG Optimus black price in Chennai is Rs. 18,850/- approx which seems bit expensive, this phone belongs to the elite class and also has got features that suits their profile and LG mobile is now getting much popular with the launch of this master piece by them. LG mobiles really look different by its different shapes and designs. LG Optimus 2X phone is the first commercial phone with a 1GHz dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 chipset, which makes this phone very special. This phone is supposed to be the best Android smart phone till date in the market. The build of this phone looks solid with its 4.9 ounces weight and 4 inches wide screen with 480x800 pixels resolution. On the back of the LG Optimus 2X phone, there is 8 mega pixels camera with LED flash. It has a front camera also for video chatting but without LED notification. This handset has enough quality materials like the soft touch plastic and the metal strip on the back etched with the Google branding which prevents it to look plain.

The LG Optimus 2X price in Chennai starts from Rs. 24,550/- only which really makes it worth and valuable phone.

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The Brand New Samsung Galaxy R Is A Highly Functional Handset

In this article I will take a closer look at some of the key features of the new Samsung Galaxy R. This is one of a number of new additions to the Samsung Galaxy range of smartphones, and offers a great spec list as well as appealing styling.

One of the most important aspects of a smartphone, the Samsung Galaxy R boasts a large 4.2 inch SC-LCD capacitive touchscreen which has a high resolution of 480x 800. This resolution displays at a pixel density of 222ppi, so the display quality is very good making photos, videos and games look great on the screen. Accelerometer and proximity sensors are included as standard, and the touchscreen itself is very responsive thanks to the powerful 1 GHz processor under the hood.

Ample storage is provided with the Samsung Galaxy R, with 8 GB included as standard. This means that a large number of files such as music tracks, videos, photos and downloaded applications can be stored on the phone, available at the users' fingertips. In order to gain further storage, one can simply utilise the integrated microSD slot by installing a memory card of up to 32 GB, greatly increasing the potential available storage.

Web Browsing

Just like the rest of the Samsung Galaxy series, the Samsung Galaxy R perfectly equipped to browse the web on the go. With an HSDPA connection providing fast data download speeds in areas with 3G coverage and Wi-Fi connectivity, users always have the most appropriate connection engaged based on the coverage at their location. The full HTML browser ensures that no websites are out of bounds thanks to Adobe Flash support which enables embedded content such as videos and games to be displayed just as they would on a desktop or laptop computer.

Operating System

The Samsung Galaxy R utilises the latest version of Android (v2.3 aka Gingerbread) to provide a customisable and versatile operating system. The intuitive TouchWiz UI (Samsung's custom Android UI) is the user interface of choice, allowing users to customise multiple homescreens with apps and widgets. Access to the Android Market allows users to download any imaginable app straight to the phone, further increasing the functionality of the phone.

A smartphone would not be a smartphone if it did not come with a built in digital camera. The Samsung Galaxy R has a 5 megapixel unit which is capable of capturing photos with a resolution of 2592x 1944 resulting in great quality images. The camera comes with geo-tagging, smile detection, autofocus and LED flash to name but a few of its features. The camera can of course also shoot video footage and this is in 720p quality. There is a secondary camera located on the front of the phone which allows users to take self portrait photos and carry out video calls with others who have a compatible smartphone.

I have only outlined sme of the key features of the handset in this article, but as you can see, it offers a great level of technology, and looks set to prove popular thanks to this combined with its stylish aesthetics, and easy to use interface. The Samsung Galaxy R is due for release shortly, and it is likely that a number of UK manufacturers will offer the handset free of charge with some of its contracts.

Android this week: $29 smartphones; Droid Bionic arrives; Netflix updated

Android this week: $29 smartphones; Droid Bionic arrives; Netflix updated

By Kevin C. Tofel Sep. 10, 2011, 6:00am PT 1 Comment

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This week saw both a $29 and a $299 Android phone launch, showing the extreme range of handsets that run Google’s mobile platform; something that’s helping it grow smartphone market share. Although there’s a wide variance in the price between the two, both are capable of connecting consumers to fast mobile broadband networks, a large app store, and social networks. The difference is in the experience.

Huawei’s Impulse 4G for AT&T is aimed at current feature phone users looking to step up to the smartphone world. At $29 with contract, you wouldn’t expect much in the way of hardware, but the device has some hardware features that were standard on more expensive phones last year: A 3.8-inch 800×480 touchscreen, 5 megapixel camera with HD recording capability, and GPS to name a few. The 800 MHz processor won’t set any speed records, but should be good enough for most tasks on a first-time smartphone.

At the other end of the spectrum is Verizon’s new Droid Bionic, made by Motorola. For $299 with contract, the handset is generally considered to be cutting-edge; at least for a few months, given the fast paced mobile technology cycle, particularly with Android phones. The phone’s 4.3-inch display uses a 960×540 resolution display, is powered by a 1 GHz dual-core processor with a full gigabyte of memory, has 32 GB of storage out of the box and connects to Verizon’s LTE network.

I’ve only spent a short time using a review unit of the Bionic, so I can only share some initial impressions for now. Overall, the phone is fast and responsive. The camera may be the best yet in Motorola smartphone. And so far, the Bionic handles network transitions reasonably well: it has switched between 3G and 4G networks (due to coverage) faster than other LTE devices I’ve used in the past.

The Bionic has a number of docking accessories, including the one that looks like a laptop but is powered by the phone, offering expansion options. I’ll have more thoughts in a detailed review soon, but for now, I’m generally impressed with the Bionic.

I’m also impressed with Netflix for Android, but the problem for many has been one of device support. When Netflix finally launched in May of this year for Android phones, it was only available for a half-dozen handsets. At that time, the company said it would have to test the software on each individual phone model.

That seems to have changed this past week as Netflix updated the application, saying it can now run on any Android 2.2 or 2.3 device. At last check, 81.9 percent of Android devices hitting the Android Market ran those two versions, meaning around 4 of every 5 current Android phones and small tablets can enjoy Netflix on the go.

The Superb Samsung Galaxy Xcover Is Waterproof To 1 Metre Yet Packed With Features

The popular Samsung Galaxy smartphone series has just seen a number of new additions. One of these is the Samsung Galaxy Xcover. This handset sees the levels of smartphone technology you would expect from the Galaxy series, but with a twist.

With IP67 certification, it joins the ranks of handsets such as the Motorola Defy which is aimed at those who need their phone to have a certain degree of ruggedness and protection from the elements. IP67 certification is only given to products which meet the following criteria:

-Total dust ingress protection

-Water immersion between 15cm and 1m

Therefore the Samsung Galaxy Xcover is ideal for anyone who works outside, or lives a lifestyle where they are often outdoors meaning they need a phone which can handle adverse weather conditions.

The beauty of this handset is that it does not sacrifice its functionality as a smartphone in order to achieve its weather proof credentials. So what technology is included with this handset?

A 3.65 inch capacitive touchscreen which boasts a resolution of 320x 480 means the handset is great for multimedia use, be it viewing photos, videos, playing games or browsing the web. Additionally, the screen itself is manufactured from Gorilla glass, which prevents cracks and chips should the phone be accidentally dropped. The touchscreen is also a very responsive means of navigating the TouchWiz UI thanks to an 800 MHz processor, a feature which also bring benefits to other software and hardware aspects of the phone.

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover is also a good camera phone. Although it may lack the resolution of its counterparts and many competing handsets, it is still capable of taking good quality still images thanks to the 3.2 megapixel unit, which is also capable of video capture, and as an added bonus an LED flash is included.

The latest version of the Android OS is included, so users have the versatility to customise their phone, and download applications from the Android Market, greatly increasing the functionally of the phone. The handset also comes with 150 MB of storage, but thanks to an integrated microSD slot, a memory card of up to 32 GB can be installed, meaning users have plenty of scope for storage of music tracks, videos, applications, games and documents etc.

The Samsung Galaxy Xcover may not have the widespread appeal of the rest of the Galaxy range, but thanks to its dustproof and waterproof qualities, it is sure to prove popular among those who seek those qualities in a mobile phone.

Why computing isn’t going away, just hiding in the clouds

Why computing isn’t going away, just hiding in the clouds

By Richard L. Schwartz Sep. 10, 2011, 12:00pm PT No Comments

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Lately, we’ve read a lot about the end of the computer age. In reality, it isn’t over. The computer is simply hiding in the clouds behind commonplace devices. As it should — and should have long ago, had we been able to figure how sooner.

For the last couple decades, we’ve studiously siloed computing devices (desktops then laptops) from communication devices (phones) from media devices (iPods then e-book readers).

Then the bright lines between products, content and connectivity blurred as computing became increasingly distributed, physically and programmatically. This blurring has challenged enabling infrastructure to handle new functionality that straddles previously distinct silos.

Apple’s iPhone and Amazon’s Kindle 3G have highlighted — and accelerated — this trend. Both vertically integrate the device and its connected services behind a single consumer brand. Amazon went a step beyond Apple by building connectivity directly into the device by using wholesale agreements with carriers in their own “Whispernet” platform.

Both Apple and Amazon were rewarded with the lion’s share of industry profits by owning the choke point for after-point-of-sale services.

Now, the writing is on the wall for other players: Embrace scalable cloud economics or remain stuck in a low-margin hardware business. Cloud services can be averaged over multiple product lines, and the marginal cost of adding features in the cloud is negligible when compared to that of hardware. Device makers who realize and exploit this will profit.

Let’s assume you make or are a VAR for a tablet, laptop or other CE device. Here’s my prescription to get there:

Think of the device as a receptacle to a branded cloud-service portal that you control.

Build in the cloud extensions as core a feature set that differentiates your hardware.

Make connectivity transparent to ensure an always active connection to the cloud.

Build or partner to deliver the above as a single, branded user experience.

Let’s explore those steps in pieces.

Even in the best case scenarios, tablets and laptops are differentiated by increasingly fewer hardware components assembled by the same mega-ODMs. But think instead of storage memory as a cloud service. Imagine a tablet or laptop that comes with 1 terabyte of storage in the cloud. Or think of a media tablet “tuned” to Comcast or Dish Network channels, or business laptops that embed remote IT troubleshooting or Find My PC as standard feature sets.

What about connection to the cloud features? Do you build in only the basic Wi-Fi chipset and hope the device is connected often enough to your cloud features? Or do you bite the bullet and add a 3G or 4G modem to fill the gap between hotspots? How much business do you lose when your cloud can’t be reached?

Our primary research (at Macheen) shows that 72 percent of laptops (and that number is much higher for tablets and e-readers) goes outside Wi-Fi range each month; more than half that group go off Wi-Fi five or more days a month. For core cloud service functionality, this means it can be important to enable access outside Wi-Fi range. And while it isn’t always obvious, there is an incremental hardware cost for every unit to enable even a single device actually sold — to accommodate antenna design, for example. Reselling traditional carrier data plans may not deliver the goods. Industry adoption rates for enabled units can be as low as 1 percent, so even if you ship as an option, user take rates to turn it on may not move the needle to enable cloud features. Yet by changing assumptions, we at Macheen are seeing adoption rates as high as 70 percent for enabled and active units.

Transparent connectivity (think 3G Kindle) is the key. At a minimum, find a way for all units to have an always-active connection to your cloud services — right out of the box. Transparent connectivity doesn’t mean free connectivity. As with the Kindle example, you should cover access costs in fees for content, applications and services. And as for freewheeling web access, treat that as a premium service and charge for it. Think of this as flipping the iPad data services model inside out: Justify constant connectivity through the apps and use open access as an upsell opportunity.

So who puts all this together? Different companies will answer that differently. But what seems clear is that it needs to be a single experience for the user, one that works from the point at which it is turned on and is as simple to operate as an on/off switch.

I do not believe that the computer industry will collapse down to one or two players. But I do believe that the Apple and Amazon lessons are real and require other CE players to borrow the lessons and remake themselves.

Computers aren’t going away, they’re just hiding in the clouds. Just as they should be.

Richard L. Schwartz is the President and CEO of Macheen Inc. 

Image courtesy of Flickr user Benson Kua.

VMware tackles task management with Strides

VMware tackles task management with Strides

By Derrick Harris Sep. 9, 2011, 9:06am PT No Comments

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The Socialcast team at VMware has introduced a beta version of a new product called Strides, which aims to make task management an interactive experience. Think Basecamp, but more social, and with more visibility into what your colleagues are working on. Strides, of course, is just the latest venture of a new, more application-centric VMware.

Strides lets people create tasks, invite participants, share files, monitor progress and all the other things one might expect from a project-management service, but it also takes it a step further. Users can see who else is online and working with a particular project at any given time, can exchange comments in real time and can filter by a variety of different characteristics.

If we’re going to get people away from writing Post-It notes and holding unnecessary meetings, Socialcast Founder and now VMware VP of Social Enterprise Timothy Young told me, “we need to make the interface really fast and really fluid.”

Young thinks Strides will particularly useful for large companies, inside of which it can be difficult to keep track of everything that’s going on. Department heads and managers, even C-level executives if they’re so inclined, will be able to get a broad view of what what their teams are working on and who’s doing what. And, of course, they can manage the tasks and interact with their employees, too.

Although Strides and Socialcast are separate products, Young said the two ultimately will be integrated similar to how the various Google applications are. Users will be able to open Strides from a link on their Socialcast pages, profile information will be shared between the two applications and, perhaps most importantly for users, Strides updates will appear in their Socialcast streams.

Young views Strides as a move up the stack from Socialcast, which makes it an even higher step up for VMware, which just recently got into the application space. During VMworld, VMware CEO Paul Maritz talked a lot about applications replacing infrastructure in terms of strategic importance, and this approach has garnered many a comparison with Maritz’s previous employer, Microsoft.

Young thinks that’s fair comparison, but noted that we’re talking about a different technology stack than in the previous generation, and users are part of the equation now, too. VMware is trying to bring the efficiencies it brought to computing resources to human resources, Young explained, which means that applications have to help IT shift from just managing devices to also managing people.