Motorola presented new industrial KPK with the support of vocal functions Tweet

The company Of motorola presented its sequential industrial KPK from a series EDA (Enterprise Of digital Of assistant) - ES400. Its basic difference from the previous models of this series - large similarity with usual keyboard [smartfonami], to what strictly contributes the external design of device and it to small weight.

The device Of motorola ES400, which is built on the base of the platform Of microsoft Windows Of mobile 6.5, is intended first of all for resolution of a question of providing safety in the process of access to the data in the critically important business- applications “in motion”.

Technical characteristics Of motorola ES400:

* Support of the immediately two standards of the connection: GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz) OF UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA (850, 1900, 2100) and OF CDMAEVDO Of rev A (850, 1900 MHz)
* Sizes: 129x60,4x21,5 mm
* Weight: 156 deg. (with the standard battery - 1540 [mA]/[ch])/188,5 deg. (with the intensive battery - 3080 [mA]/[ch])
* Display: the 3rd one inch, PenTile, by the permission of 640[kh]480 of points, brightness - is more than 750 nit; the polycarbonate resistance sensory panel
* Light-emitting diode illumination
* Presence of the versions of keyboards QWERTY; AZERTY; QWERTZ
* Processor: MSM 7627 (ARM 11), 600 MHz
* The operating system: Windows Of mobile of 6.5.3 Professional
* Memory: 256 mb. RAM/of 1 Gb Of flash, slot under microSD of the map of memory (to 32 Gb)
* Interface: Motorola Of enterprise UI; the tuned domestic screen
* The level of protection from the entry of moisture corresponds to the military standards of the USA MIL-STD 810G
* Hermetic sealing level corresponds to standards MIL-STD 810G and IP42
* Drops from the height to the half meter are maintained
* Built-in scanner of bar codes (1d and 2d)
* Camera: 3,2 [MP] with the auto-focus
* Presence of accelerometer (3 axes)
* Communications: GPS/Of assisted-GPS, WLAN IEEE of 802.11a/b/g, Bluetooth of v2.0, Micro USB of 2.0 High Of speed

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MTS and Moscow metro represented the new method of the payment of passage in the metro with the aid of the cell phone Tweet

The operator of mobile connection MTS and GUP “Moscow metro” they declared about the collaboration in the region of the development of the innovation methods of the payment of passage in the metro. Within the framework the Petersburg international economic forum of company they demonstrated the finished technological solution for the payment of passage with the aid of the cell phone for technology NFC.

The new method of calculation assumes the possibility of the purchase of electronic ticket for the passage into the metro through the enumeration of means from the mobile calculation of subscriber. Electronic ticket loads into the memory of telephone and it makes it possible to use a telephone instead of the map of payment for the passage in the metro. For the use of new service it will sufficiently present to subscriber telephone to the reader of the tourniquet of at a distance 10 centimeters.

The commercial starting of project on the payment of passage in the Moscow metro with the aid of the cell phone is planned to the fourth quarter of 2010. In the territory of the stations of the metro the special points, where the subscribers MTS can acquire indoor antenna for their cell phone and dispose apparatus for obtaining the possibility of the payment of the trip in the metro, will begin to work. Also subscribers can at these points replace SIM- map MTS by the new with the special application, which makes it possible to use the service of the payment of the services of passage from the mobile calculation or to acquire new SIM- map. After the installation of SIM- map in the menu of telephone will appear the new division, where the subscriber will be able to select and to pay the quantity of trips necessary for it.

The methods of rate setting the payment of passage in the metro with the aid of the technology NFC will be determined up to the moment of the starting of the solution in the commercial operation.

As the integrator of project protrudes the company Of express-Card.

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Welcome to digital reading with Kobo! Tweet

Looking to learn more about reading and Kobo? You've come to the right place...with Kobo, reading couldn't be easier. Browse the ebooks you want, purchase them quickly and start reading right away!

Learn all about the end-to-end Kobo reading experience - you'll find informational tips and short instructional videos to help you download one of our free reading applications and start reading your eBooks today.

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HTC Desire Getting Froyo in Next Two Weeks? Tweet

The HTC technical support email team has been known to leak bits of information about software updates that otherwise go untold by HTC public relations. In a recent exchange with HTC, XDA user jonnobright reports that an HTC rep revealed that the HTC Desire (review) will be getting an over the air Anroid 2.2 Froyo update in less than two weeks. Here's the email:

Dear Jonathan, Thank you for contacting us in regards to your flash player issue. Within the next 2 weeks HTC will release the Android 2.2 OS over the air. The will enable the lastest version of Adobe Flash Player on your device and will resolve any exisiting issues. I trust that this resolves your query, please do not hesitate to contact us again if required. Thank you for contacting HTC. Best regards, xxxxxxxxxxxxx HTC Technical Support

To send a reply to this message or let me know I have successfully answered your question log in to our ContactUs site using your email address and your ticket number xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Very good news indeed for Desire owners if this HTC rep is to be believed.

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Hotmail gets Exchange ActiveSync support Tweet

Windows Live Hotmail is slated to officially receive Exchange ActiveSync support sometime this summer. However, while nothing has been announced, it appears this support is already active.

Liveside.net is reporting some users are having success in syncing their Hotmail accounts through ActiveSync. Through trial and error, the server address has been identified as m.hotmail.com, SSL should be enabled, and you leave the domain blank. Obviously you enter in your username and password accordingly.

If you're feeling adventurous, give it a try but remember, this isn't an official announcement so there may be performance issues present. Also, with ActiveSync only able to sync with one Exchange Server, you will have to delete your existing data. Make sure you have things backed up before giving it a whirl.

In reading the Windows Live Hotmail FAQ Sheet, calendar and contact support is also present with Exchange ActiveSync. There's no mention of task synchronization which may be a downside for some.

It's nice to see ActiveSync support coming to Windows Live and Hotmail. It may make the choice between Windows Live and Google a little more difficult to make.

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HTC Desire & Motorola Milestone going to Alaska via GCI Tweet

Crab fisherman rejoice! You’re getting some hot Android hardware! HTC recently announced that its Desire smartphone would be coming to the US via regional carriers. Cellular South was the first to officially announce it and now, GCI, a regional carrier in Alaska, has announced it as well.

In addition to the HTC Desire, the Motorola Milestone is also heading to the US’ largest state. The Milestone seems to be invading all corners of the globe, seeing as how it was just announced that it’ll be released in New Zealand as well.

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Fedora 13 Boasts Many Leading-Edge Enhancements Tweet

Red Hat's Fedora 13 open-source software can serve in a full gamut of Linux roles, as long as users are prepared to upgrade their systems about once a year.

Since its first version, in 2003, Red Hat's Fedora Linux has been the best place to track what's on the leading edge of Linux and open-source software. Of course, the trouble with running on the leading edge is that it's easy to get cut, and the Fedora distribution's fast development pace has required a certain amount of bug-squashing tolerance from its users.

Fedora 13, which began shipping in late May, boasts many of the leading-edge enhancements—and few of the rough spots—that I've come to expect from the popular Linux-based operating system. In particular, I appreciated the work the Fedora team has done in the area of security and permissions, with progress toward more granular rights management through Fedora's PolicyKit framework, and an implementation of the SELinux (Security-Enhanced Linux) framework that remained, for the most part, tucked away unobtrusively in the background.

In addition to serving as a sort of first look at the latest and greatest in Linux and open-source software in general—and future Red Hat Enterprise Linux (RHEL) releases in particular—Fedora 13 can serve in a full gamut of Linux roles, as long as Fedora-embracing users are prepared to upgrade their systems about once a year.

For this reason, smoother edges notwithstanding, enterprises in search of a more long-lived Linux distribution for production roles would do best to turn to RHEL, or, for organizations prepared to provide their own support, the freely available RHEL clone CentOS.

The fast-moving nature of Fedora 13 fits best with desktop and developer workstation roles, where users are most likely to appreciate the up-to-date versions of the desktop-oriented open-source software that ships with the distribution, including Version 2.30 of the GNOME desktop environment, Version 3.2 of the OpenOffice.org productivity suite and Version 3.6.3 of the Firefox Web browser.

Fedora 13 is available as a free download from http://fedoraproject.org/get-fedora, with separate versions that support the x86 and x86-64 platforms. Beginning with Fedora 13, the Power PC CPU architecture has been reduced to secondary architecture status, where its ongoing development will depend on volunteer efforts.

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HTC Aria Unboxing Tweet

HTC Aria Unboxing

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Banned iPhone 4 Promo Tweet

Apple iPhone 4 promo spoof. check out the iPad spoof.

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Searching for football connections Tweet

In a previous post, we talked about popular World Cup search queries. It turns out that people who search for one player frequently follow that immediately with a query for another player. In this post, we explore these timely connections between queries. Below, a thick line connects Cristiano Ronaldo and Lionel Messi because a lot of people followed a search for one of them with a search for the other. A thin line connects Lionel Messi and Diego Maradona because fewer people searched for them together.

Why are some players connected while others aren’t? Here are some of our discoveries:

The world’s most popular players are well-connected. The highest paid footballer Cristiano Ronaldo (Portugal) is tightly connected to other popular players including Lionel Messi (Argentina), Fernando Torres (Spain), Wayne Rooney (England) and Didier Drogba (Côte d'Ivoire). These players form a nucleus connecting all the other players.

A country’s players are usually connected—but not always. For example, Arjen Robben connects all the Netherlands players. In contrast, Ronaldo connects Brazilian player Kaká to his teammates Robinho, Nilmar and Grafite. France’s players Thierry Henry and Yoann Gourcuff are likewise connected through Ronaldo.

Players in the same football club are connected. Didier Drogba and Frank Lampard play together on Chelsea but represent Côte d'Ivoire and England in the World Cup. Similarly, Steven Gerrard (England) and Fernando Torres (Spain) both play for Liverpool.

If you’re interested in exploring how players connect to each other, try searching for a player’s name using Google Insights for Search and look at the “Top searches” in the bottom left to see if other footballers are listed. For example, Clint Dempsey, the U.S. player who made the match-tying goal against England last Saturday, is connected to Landon Donovan.

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Release Notes for Fedora 13 Tweet

1. Welcome to Fedora 13
1.1. Fedora 13 Overview
As always, Fedora continues to develop (http://www.fedoraproject.org/wiki/Red_Hat_contributions) and integrate the latest free and open source software (http://www.fedoraproject.org/wiki/Features). The following sections provide a brief overview of major changes from the last release of Fedora. For more details about other features that are included in Fedora 13 refer to their individual wiki pages that detail feature goals and progress:
http://www.fedoraproject.org/wiki/Releases/13/FeatureList
Throughout the release cycle, there are interviews with the developers behind key features giving out the inside story:
http://www.fedoraproject.org/wiki/Interviews
The following are major features for Fedora 13:

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Automatic print driver installation — refer to Section 4.3, “Printing”
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Automatic language pack installation — refer to Section 4.4, “Internationalization”
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Redesigned user account tool — refer to Section 4.1, “Fedora Desktop”
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Color management to calibrate monitors and scanners — refer to Section 4.1, “Fedora Desktop”
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Experimental 3D support for NVIDIA video cards — refer to Section 4.1, “Fedora Desktop”

Some other features in this release include:

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A new way to install Fedora over the Internet — refer to Section 2, “Installation Notes”
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SSSD authentication for users — refer to Section 2, “Installation Notes”
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Updates to NFS — refer to Section 5.9, “File Systems”
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Zarafa Open Source edition, a new open-source groupware suite — refer to Section 5.4, “Mail Servers”
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System rollback for the Btrfs file system — refer to Section 5.9, “File Systems”
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Better SystemTap probes — refer to Section 6.2, “Tools”
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A Python 3 stack that can be installed parallel to an existing Python stack — refer to Section 6.2, “Tools”
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Support for the entire Java EE 6 spec in Netbeans 6.8 — refer to Section 6.4, “Java”

Features for Fedora 13 tracked on the feature list page:
http://www.fedoraproject.org/wiki/Releases/13/FeatureList
A discussion putting these features in context may be found at:
http://www.fedoraproject.org/wiki/Fedora_13_Talking_Points

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Google Apps highlights – 6/18/2010 Tweet

Over the last couple of weeks we introduced several new features to Google Docs, and made updates to Gmail, Buzz and Blogger. The Google Apps Marketplace expanded, and we brought many new businesses and schools onboard. Here’s the scoop:

New Google Docs editors rolling out to everyone
Just a couple months ago we started previewing Google Docs’ new editors for documents and spreadsheets, and on Monday we began turning on these faster, more feature-rich editors for everyone. In new documents, you’ll see character-by-character real-time collaboration, a ruler for custom margins and tab stops, and the files you import from your computer will be much higher quality. The new version of spreadsheets is faster, and includes a formula editing bar, cell auto-complete and much more. If your university, employer or organization provides you with a Google Docs account, you’ll start seeing the new editors by default in the coming weeks, too.

New sharing settings in Google Docs
Just yesterday we launched a streamlined way to share your files more easily in Google Docs. You can set a document, spreadsheet, presentation or drawing to be “Private,” available to “Anyone with the link,” or “Public on the web,” and then customize who has access by inviting specific collaborators. If you’re using Google Docs at work or at school, you’ll also see options that make it easy to share your files just with other people within your organization. Learn more about the new sharing options on the Google Docs blog.

New features for drawings in Google Docs
We introduced several new features for the drawings editor in Google Docs, too. Now you can center objects on the page, resize your entire canvas, view thumbnails of your drawings in your doc list, search across your drawings by text contained within and quickly view a list of handy editing keyboard shortcuts. We also added the ability for you to share drawings in the Google Docs template gallery, so other people around the world can use your creations.

Blogger Template Designer available to all
Back in March we introduced Blogger Template Designer in Blogger in Draft, and last week we made it available to everyone. You can choose from more than 19 stock templates and further customize your design with hundreds of free, professional background images, custom color schemes and pixel-perfect layout manipulation. Customizing your blog and making it “your own” is now much easier.

Google Maps previews in Gmail and Buzz
Last week, we added a new Labs feature in Gmail that automatically displays a Google Map below messages that contain street addresses—saving you the trouble of copying and pasting of addresses from Gmail to Google Maps. You can enable this feature and many others from the Labs tab under Gmail Settings. Google Buzz also integrates Google Maps now too; when your buzz includes a Google Maps link, you’ll automatically see an image of the map that you can choose to include in your post.

Apps Marketplace
For the businesses, schools and organizations using Google Apps, cloud-based functionality continues to expand through the Google Apps Marketplace. There, developers around the world can offer business- and process-enhancing apps that seamlessly integrate with Google Apps. The Marketplace has everything from accounting applications and CRM solutions to marketing automation and project workflow tools. Last week we added five new applications, and this Tuesday we tacked on over a dozen more.

Who’s gone Google?
We’re thrilled to welcome Brady Corporation, a globally distributed safety and security products company with more than 7,000 employees and 90 globally distributed business locations, to Google Apps. Cost savings were a factor in the decision, but Brady’s IT team chose Google Apps to simplify their worldwide IT operations, to streamline the integration of future acquisitions and to offer employees advanced sharing features like real-time collaboration.

In addition to the big guys, tens of thousands more small and medium size businesses have also gone Google since our last update, including Hiatus Spa + Retreat, Goble & Associates and Método DeRose Matosinhos. Welcome!

And school’s out for summer, but many colleges and universities are using the quiet months to reinvigorate their student technology. Sonoma State University, Meharry Medical College, Tokyo Keizai University (translated), Santa Fe Community College, Great Basin College and Colby College are all going Google.

Whether your company or school has already gone Google or if you’re just starting to contemplate the move, tune into our live webcast next Tuesday, June 22 at 9:00 am PDT to hear more about the improvements and new features we’ve added to Google Apps during the first half of 2010.

For more details and updates from the Apps team, head on over to the Google Apps Blog.

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Father Daughter Tweet

A hardworking father makes time to be a good dad to his little girl. Watch more Search Stories by Google at http://youtube.com/searchstories

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KT, Google's premium nekseoseuwon 'official launch Tweet

KT followed by the Apple iPhone in the premium smart ponin Google 'Google nekseoseuwon' is the official release.

KT (Chairman yiseokchae, www.kt..com) Android (Android) platform developed by Google directly created by designing premium original 'Google nekseoseuwon' comes to Mon, the 21st since the official start selling online booking only said would launch on the 17th.

Introduced by KT The 'Google nekseoseuwon' is one of the most recent version 2.2 of the Android platform (pro, Froyo) mount, previously released enhanced global delivery model in preparation is a premium phone.

First, the speed in terms of version 2.1 than 2-5 times the running speed peaked, previously pointed out problems doedeon application storage capacity of the existing 4GB non-16GB of external memory by providing applications, photos, videos, and you can save space, greatly increased .

The upgraded outlook for future versions of other Android phones when the platform provided by the manufacturer to fit the terminal can be upgraded only after the conversion process, while Google released a new version of Nexus sources will receive a notification message as soon as the wireless OTA (Over the Air) way possible to quickly and easily upgrade the viscosity is a big advantage.

The world's first Korean voice search Google by voice by supporting the search without typing became available, to increase the accuracy of speech recognition, echo cancellation migration Mike (Echo Cancelation Microphone) have been mounted.

For example, the initial screen and then touch the microphone icon, "Korea's World Cup match schedule for 2010?" And do not have to type 112 words a search match is Korea appears.

In addition, 3G, Wi-Fi (WiFi) switching to a Wi-Fi (WiFi) AP-ons (Portable Hotspot) in the regions do not have a WiFi net with Google Notebook and other sources of Nexus Terminal is available from the WiFi connection.

Google won the nexus of domestic USIM lock (USIM Country-lock) releases the haejedwae, so customers have to go overseas, although local terminal operators plug the USIM and is very convenient to use.

During July to provide KT, KAF (KT Application Framework) all AppStore apps aepdo made available through the show got a mob of customer choice is expanding.

Especially compared to the global market model despite having greatly improved specification to launch a market price 699,600 won, i-Lite (Mon 45 thousand won, 2-year contract) If you use a fee can be purchased for 150,000 won, i-medium (Monday to 65,000 won, 2 years contract) is 18,000 won and you can purchase at affordable prices.

KT is coming June 21 from the official online shopping mall ponseutoeo (phonestore.show.co.kr) won a first come first served on the Nexus 4000 Google sale limited to ships, and will be held at the beginning of the seven. The best of the 100 people who draw buyers, KT Gwanghwamun be held in Building a Floor Square Ole 'Google nekseoseuwon launch party' on-site collection and only invited to Google nekseoseuwon charging base (dock) presentation, performances and other events will continue .

Google Nexus won the only online sales, but in the meantime, overseas, KT followed by a limited sale online through adequate preparation, including seven from the end of the country representative KT plans to sell offline, Google is the nexus won.

KT of the existing international terminal A / S and positive customer feedback, it is difficult to reflect the country more than 70 places of TG Sambo A / S through a national network of manufacturers and provide the same level of service plans.

KT president of Private Client bumunjang pyohyeonmyeong "This is a premium on the original Android phones can be called 'Google nekseoseuwon' and has been showcasing the best specifications for domestic consumers," said, "We want our customers to continue to present the best smart phone seonsahal pleasure to enjoy life, "he said.
Source: KT
Website: http://www.kt.com

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Cellular South to Offer Its Third Android-Powered Smartphone - the HTC Desire - Featuring One of the World's Richest Media Experiences Tweet

RIDGELAND, Miss.--Cellular South, the nation’s largest privately held wireless communications provider, announced plans to offer the HTC Desire™, one of the most advanced Android™-powered touchscreen smartphones in the world. The HTC Desire is one of several new Android-based smartphones the carrier plans to launch this year.

Featuring a superfast, 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor that encourages easy and seamless multi-tasking, the latest Android™ 2.1 platform and access to more than 70,000 applications on Android Market™, the Desire features the latest HTC Sense™ experience.

The device, which the company expects to bring to market this summer, will feature built-in Google mobile services, including Google Search™, Google Maps™, Gmail™, YouTube™ and Google Maps Navigation™ BETA with voice-aided, turn-by-turn directions. More details will be available soon on other features of the popular smartphone.

“We’re excited about adding the HTC Desire to our expanding line-up of Android-powered advanced touchscreen smartphones,” said Kevin Hankins, chief operating officer of Cellular South. “This device takes Android to a whole new level with HTC Sense and a platform that optimizes the rich media experience for news, the mobile web, music and video applications.”

Following on the heels of Cellular South’s record-breaking introduction of its first Android-powered touchscreen smartphone and its recent announcement of plans to offer the Motorola Milestone this summer, the company is poised to become one of the leading providers of Android-powered smartphone devices to consumers and businesses. Cellular South was one of the first U.S. carriers last November to introduce an Android™-powered smartphone with its launch of the HTC Hero™.

Pricing and Availability

The HTC Desire is expected to be available for sale online at www.cellularsouth.com and in Cellular South retail stores soon. For more information or to sign up to be among the first to receive the Android-powered HTC Desire advanced touchscreen smartphone, visit http://budurl.com/CSDesire. No final retail price has been set yet for the device.

* To make owning the Desire an even better experience, Cellular South has the industry’s best value for smartphones with its Smartphone Unlimited plan – the only one of its kind in the nation – that makes the enriched user experience more accessible to individuals, families and businesses. For only $59.98 a month per line for two lines, customers can talk, text, access the Web, and e-mail on the smartest network for smartphones without worrying about counting minutes, megabtyes or surprise bills.
* With better coverage, fewer dropped calls and more 3G high-speed data services than its competitors, Cellular South is the smartest place to get Android smartphones and offers the best mobile broadband experience for the HTC Desire.

Android, Google, Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, YouTube and Android are trademarks of Google, Inc. HTC Hero is a trademark of HTC Corporation.

About Cellular South

Cellular South is a privately-owned diversified mobile communications company passionately committed to helping customers get the most out of their wireless devices and services. The nation’s largest privately owned wireless communications carrier accomplishes this goal by providing the most reliable and advanced 3G nationwide wireless voice and data network, offering industry-leading smartphone devices and accessible flat rate plans, and through its online and in-store Discover Centers, which give customers easy, simple and convenient tools, tips, advice and information to get the most out of their mobile phone. For more information about Cellular South and its products and services, as well as its ground-breaking Cellular South Original user generated programming, visit www.cellularsouth.com. This news release and other announcements are available at http://www.cellularsouth.com/news/.

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Telecom to launch new Android Tweet

Telecom will launch the Motorola Milestone, a new Android-powered phone, on July 1st across New Zealand it has confirmed.

Hailing the move as the re-launch of Motorola in New Zealand, Telecom says the Milestone is the first smartphone to be powered by the Android 2.1 operating system and that it will be exclusive to XT customers for $999 from July 1st.

Telecom Retail CEO Alan Gourdie said, “Since its inception, the Android platform has shaken up the mobile world, and we have been watching it closely, looking for a device that makes these features come to life for our customers, we believe the Milestone is it.”

Besides standard features such as web browsing and music playback, the new phone also features Motonav and Google Maps as well as Google apps integration. Other features include a DVD quality video recorder, a five megapixel camera and 8GB of storage, with the option to upgrade to 32GB.


“With internet search and personalisation features similar to what you’d get on a desktop, plus the ability to toggle back and forth between applications, it’s a very slick experience,” added Gourdie.

Its introduction marks the re-launch of Motorola into New Zealand – a mobile manufacturer who has been lauded in overseas markets as a leading innovator in Android.

The Milestone will be available exclusively to Telecom XT customers for RRP $999 from 1 July. Are you interested?

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Xperia™ X8 -- the new Android phone from Sony Ericsson Tweet

A short video showing the new Xperia™ X8 from Sony Ericsson. X8 is a very nice Android phone with features from both Xperia™ X10 and X10 mini.

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Welcome to the Device Tune-up Beta - Info and FAQ's Tweet

Background:
T-Mobile is continually looking for ways to bring new innovation to our customers. Within the My Account application, we are adding new functionality in the My Device section called Device Tune-up. Device Tune-up is built to run in the background at all times and ‘tune-up’ the device by closing unused services that are running.

Device Tune-up is different from most task killers because it does not require you to do anything. Device Tune-up will default to 'on'. While on, Device Tune-up proactively closes services to help the device and battery perform at their best. Most pre-loaded applications will not be affected by Device Tune-up. For our non-technical users, this may mean you never even realize Device Tune-up is running; your device may simply run better.

Getting Help & Providing Feedback:
Do not contact Customer Care for help or feedback regarding the Device Tune-up Beta.

We are looking for as much feedback as we can get! If you need any help at all, please post any questions, issues or suggestions you have in our Device Tune-up Beta board. We will do our best to help you as quickly as we can. :smileyhappy:

Requirements:
* This beta will work on all T-Mobile Android devices running 2.1 and below. If installed on a device using 2.2, the you may see the My Device BETA icon but you will not have the Device Tune-up functionality.
* This beta has not been tested on any devices running custom software outside of T-Mobile approved versions. It is recommended you do not install this beta if you are running a custom ROM.

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Logitech Revue with Google TV Tweet

Yes, it’s true. The name of our Google TV companion box will be Logitech Revue with Google TV.

Why did we choose Logitech Revue?

At Logitech, we’re known for certain kinds of products – peripherals, video calling, entertainment control, streaming media….

Logitech Revue does everything we’re known for and more. So it couldn’t just be the Harmony Box or Squeezebox TV or, even worse, the Logitech TV Hub (although believe me, we’ve discussed them all).
The meaning of Revue is a type of multi-act theatrical entertainment that combined music, dance and sketches – wildly popular between 1910 and 1930.

Logitech Revue is a companion box and controller that brings the experience of Google TV to your TV screen. It combines everything on the Web, cable or satellite content, apps, video calling and more that will be wildly popular between 2010 and 2030, until we reinvent interaction again.

And there you have it – Logitech Revue with Google TV. We can’t wait to tell you more about it this fall.
In the meantime, to get all the latest updates about Logitech Revue with Google TV, please sign up at logitech.com/news/googletv.

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Platform Versions Tweet

This page provides data about the relative number of active devices running a given version of the Android platform. This can help you understand the landscape of device distribution and decide how to prioritize the development of your application features for the devices currently in the hands of users. For information about how to target your application to devices based on platform version, see API Levels.

Note: This data is based on the number of Android devices that have accessed Android Market within a 14-day period ending on the data collection date noted below.
Android Platform Percent of Devices
Android 1.1 0.1%
Android 1.5 24.6%
Android 1.6 25.0%
Android 2.0 0.1%
Android 2.0.1 0.3%
Android 2.1 50.0%

Data collected during two weeks ending on June 16, 2010

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FrostWire for Android - Introducing Short Range P2P Tweet

Teaser Video Introducing FrostWire for Android.

FrostWire for Android allows multiple Android users connected to a Wi-Fi network to Chat and Share Files at very high speeds in a peer to peer fashion, no third parties involved.

It's about sharing with the people around you, your phone shouldn't be a device for remote social networking, it can be great for short range interaction too.

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The Motorola MILESTONE XT720 ™ sets the standard for Android Smartphones Tweet

Motorola's slim 8 megapixel powerhouse is the first Android cell phone with xenon flash.

IDSTEIN - Motorola (NYSE: MOT) before the MILESTONE XT720 ™, one of the thinnest 8 megapixel smartphone in the world and the first Android device with xenon flash.

This 10.9 mm thin, 2.1-Android mobile phone offers with capacitive touch screen a true high definition (HD) video experience. Many different functions for multimedia and mobile Internet to talk to users who always want the latest technology and the best smartphone.

MILESTONE XT720 one of the most powerful wireless devices under Motorola's smartphones. Slim and technically very well thought out is the MILESTONE XT720 a high performance device that is designed for those who are very involved in work and social life, "said Ralf Gerber Hagen, CEO of Motorola and general manager, Mobile Devices GmbH Western Europe.

"With Motorola MILESTONE XT720 comes ahead another step on the way to reduce barriers for consumers and offer them a mobile terminal device for multimedia applications."

Advanced digital camera and video capabilities

MILESTONE XT720 new ground for Android Smartpones with an 8 megapixel camera, Xenon flash, 10x digital zoom and a 720p HD camcorder. Users can take a look not only high-quality photos and videos, and send, but also significantly improve these shots. Among the most important functions:

* Smart image recording with Panorama function, face detection, sequence mode for six pictures, red-eye reduction and image stabilization, to improve the image quality.
* High Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI ™) via the supplied HDMI cable, you can play HD video from MILESTONE XT720 directly on an HDTV.

· Memory Card Support: 8 GB microSD card included, expandable to 32 GB.

Designed for the Mobile Internet

The MILESTONE XT720 ™ can work with high-speed Internet with up to eight open browser windows. The large 3.7 inch WVGA display (480 x 854) displays Web pages in full width as well as videos, games and photos.

The screen utilizes the strengths of Android 2.1, and combines the touch user interface with a capacitive sensor for calm leaves on the screen and up to five customizable startup screens.

A number of Google ™ mobile applications like Google Search ™, Google Maps ™, Google ™ and YouTube ™ are available as well as Motorola's MOTONAV Turn-by-turn Navigation1.

Enhanced Mobile Office

MILESTONE XT720 is multitasking-capable and supports various e-mail accounts and editing of documents.

* Multiple e-mail accounts be synchronized and managed simultaneously, so that the private and the professional can separate inbox.

* Contacts from other e-mail services are synchronized with those of Google Mail.

Apps Power

With MILESTONE XT720 ™ provide easy access to thousands of applications in the Android Market ™. Thanks to the fast processor, the built-in applications can be displayed very smoothly on the new smartphone.

For more information, see Youtube MILESTONE XT720 ™ (http://www.youtube.com/milestoneXT720) or visit www.motorola.com / de.

About Motorola

Motorola is known worldwide for innovative, future-oriented communications. Of broadband infrastructure, enterprise mobility solutions and public safety to high-definition video and mobile phones: Motorola stands at the tip of the development of next-generation technologies, for consumers, businesses and services to better networking and more mobility. In fiscal 2009, the Motorola Inc. posted sales of 22.1-billion U.S. dollars.

In Germany the company through the information: www.motorola.com. The company achieved in 2008 with over 1,200 employees and generated sales of around € 1.2 billion.

Motorola, the stylized M logo and other trademarks mentioned herein Motorola are registered trademarks of Motorola, Inc. ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are all Bluetooth ® to the holder of Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and used by Motorola Inc. through licensing . Android, Android Market, Google, Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, and YouTube are trademarks of Google Inc. All other company concerns and product names are trademarks of their respective companies. © 2010 Motorola, Inc. All rights reserved.

MILESTONE ™ XT720

Talk and standby Zeiten1


Talk time (3G): Up to 270 Mins (4.5 hours)

Talk time (GSM): up to 540 minutes (9 hours)

Standby time: Up to 320 hours

Band


1700/2100 WCDMA, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA, 10, 2 Mb / sec. (Category 9 / 10) / 7.2 Mb / sec. (Category 7 / 8), EDGE Class 12, GPRS Class 12, HSUPA 5.76 Mb / sec.

Weight


160 g

Dimensions


60.9 x 115.95 x 10.9 mm

Volume


79.7 cc

Operating system


Android 2.1

Accumulator


1390 mAh, Li-Ion Battery

Connections


3.5 mm, USB 2.0 HS, FOTA, OTA ActiveSync, Bluetooth Class 1, 2.1 + EDR (including A2DP & AVRCP), HDMI ® micro-connector, WiFi 802.11 b / g

Display


3.7 ", 480 x 854 WVGA TFT

Messaging


MMS, SMS, Email (POP3/IMAP embedded, push email), IM (Embedded), WebKit browser

Audio


FM radio reception with RDS, AAC, AAC +, AAC + Enhanced, AMR NB, AMR WB, MIDI, MP3, WAV, WMA v9

Video


HD 720p recording, HDMI connection for HD (HDMI cable included), H.264, MPEG4, WMV v9

Camera


8 MP, digital zoom, autofocus, xenon flash

Browser


WebKit HTML5 browsers

Memory


256 MB RAM x 512 MB ROM

8GB MicroSD card included, expandable to 32 GB

GPS receiver /

Navigation functions


GPS / E-Compass, Google Maps, MOTONAV

Sensor


3-axis accelerometer, OpenGL ES 2.0 support, 2D/3D acceleration for graphics, Proximity Sensor

Mentioned herein may be dependent on network performance, contract, availability, SIM-card specification, network operators / service providers, delivery and geographic region. For more information, please contact your operator. All features and product specifications are based on current available information and does everything to ensure that the information is correct. Errors.

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Android Owners Can Now Listen to Over 50,000 Radio Stations and Shows on WunderRadio – Available in the Android Market for $6.99 Tweet

SAN FRANCISCO, CA – Weather Underground launched its popular mobile application, WunderRadio, for the Android platform, providing users with the same interactive features and reliable radio streams that iPhone, BlackBerry and Windows Mobile owners already enjoy. The application is available in the Android Market for $6.99.

Awarded the title of Best iPhone Radio Application (terrestrial division) at last year’s MacWorld Expo and dubbed the “Best radio hub around” by Rolling Stone magazine, WunderRadio has already been downloaded by over 400,000 iPhone users who use it to listen to AM/FM and Internet radio stations from across the world. The Windows Mobile version of the app won Handango’s award for Best Entertainment App in 2009.

Android owners can now browse the enormous directory provided by RadioTime, to find radio stations that meet their needs and tastes, searching by location and over 400 different genres such as music, talk, sports and entertainment. Users can save presets for faster tuning to their favorite stations and use the RadioTime Guide to automatically detect what is airing on their local stations, browse by affiliates like the BBC, AOL Radio, Bloomberg or Sirius and search for specific programs or on-air personalities.

“The multi-tasking capabilities of the Android platform showcase the many interactive features of WunderRadio,” said Josh Carroll, President of Jeyo, the developer of the Android version of the software. “Users can access the built-in Twitter directory to connect with an on-air DJ, while streaming their favorite station in the background, and never miss an e-mail or phone call.”

WunderRadio for Android provides playback of more media types including global broadcasts and podcasts and easily connects to your Bluetooth speaker system or headset. It also allows users to listen to radio in the background while using other applications on the phone and elegantly handles incoming calls. Additionally, when listening to music, the application provides song information and convenient links to the iTunes Store.

“With the addition of the Android version, WunderRadio is now accessible to the majority of smart phone users and continues to set a new standard for listening to radio on mobile devices,” said Alan Steremberg, President of Weather Underground, the developers of the original application.

Bill Moore, CEO, RadioTime, explains: “WunderRadio leverages the RadioTime Guide to provide a wider selection of stations than any other tuner available for Android. Everything that made WunderRadio for the iPhone and Windows Mobile so popular is available for Android: the most comprehensive worldwide channel list, a wide range of audio formats, reliable listening and integration with your device.”

If you would like a free version of WunderRadio for Android to review, please email press@wunderground.com.

About Weather Underground
The nation’s first online weather service, Weather Underground is committed to delivering the most comprehensive, reliable weather information possible. In addition to serving free online weather information to millions of web users, Weather Underground delivers custom weather services to an array of businesses and media clients — both online and in print. WunderRadio was initially developed to play local weather radio streams but evolved to include RadioTime’s full directory of stations. More information is available at www.wunderground.com

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HTC threatens handset hackers with legal action for distributing ROMs Tweet

Leaks happen — especially in the mobile world. There are just too many people involved in the process of creating a mobile device to keep things under wraps. Take any given new phone’s OS installation package (known as its “ROM”), for example; when something is as easily copied and distributed as any other piece of software, it’s bound to find its way out eventually.

When these ROMs pop up on developer/hacker forums, it’s generally no big deal — in most cases, the manufacturer doesn’t notice or, if they do, don’t bother to do anything about it. Once someone makes an effort to gather up all these ROMs and distribute them from one unified outlet, however, things get hairy. Such is the case for the popular HTC ROM distribution site Shipped-ROMs, who allegedly just received a Cease & Desist order straight from the desk of HTC’s Legal Counsel.

According to HTC, Shipped-ROMs is stepping out of line by “illegal copying … HTC¡¦s original art work.” Do they use “art work” literally (as in the visuals)? Or are they ambiguously using the term to classify all of their code and other work as art? Who knows. One way or another, HTC is pissed.

If nothing else, you’ve got to praise HTC for their speed: the site, operated by the increasingly well-known hardware hacker Conflipper, is only about a month old. More impressive than HTC’s speed, however, is the site’s: in that month, they’ve managed to accumulate ROMs for just about every HTC handset imaginable, from antiques like the MDA Compact to the just-friggin’-lanched HTC Aria.

So, who does one root for? On one hand, these ROMs allow the hacking community to “cook” up their own custom installs for the hardcore crowd, often unlocking or adding in features that the manufacturer didn’t — and rarely, if ever, do these leaks result in anything malicious trickling down to the end user. On the other, these ROMs are jam-packed with HTC’s intellectual property, which they’ve got some duty to protect.

In the end, I’ll always be rooting for the little guy. My time with a number of HTC devices has been vastly improved by the efforts of the faceless geniuses in the hacking community. If HTC decides to make a misguided effort to stop the hacking community that satiates their poweruser’s thirsts, so be it — but this is the wrong way to go about it. C&D’ing one site won’t do a damn thing; these ROMs will be up on another site (or a torrent tracker, or any one of a bajillion other distribution methods) in the blink of an eye. It’s the classic Napster problem; in making a fuss about these ROMs, you’ve just alerted a bunch of people to their existence. Oh well.

The full text of the C&D can be read at Shipped-Roms. Conflipper says he’ll “do what he can” to keep the site online, but things aren’t looking too good.

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The 100% Mobile Xbox Live Project Tweet

[Proof of Concept] We played Xbox Live on the middle of a bridge on top of the Missouri River via my Droid Incredible's Internet connection. This is the result of my project I've been working on for the past 3 weeks.

How it works: The actual Pod is built from a standard storage rack which consists of a top & bottom rack with 4 legs. On each corner, I took twine, and connected the top rack with the bottom. This prevented the bottom rack from falling out when we lifted it up. On the bottom rack, I have my APC UPS (Uninterruptible Power Supply) which powers everything on the Pod via it's built-in battery which is charged prior to the trip. (It can also be charged in the car via a power inverter plugged into a standard cigarette lighter in the car.) Also on the bottom rack is the Xbox 360, 13" MacBook Pro, (Which is running Windows 7 Ultimate) and the Bose Companion 3 Subwoofer. On the top rack, there is a 19" 720p Samsung HDTV, my HTC Droid Incredible, and 2 satellite speakers (which are connected to the sub below)

How it really works...:
My Xbox 360 is connected, via ethernet cable, to my 13" MacBook Pro which is running Windows 7 Ultimate. The computer is connected, via USB, to my HTC Droid Incredible. The Incredible provides internet to the computer via the PDAnet application. The computer then bridges the connection it's receiving from the phone with the Xbox 360. (Phone --) Computer --) Xbox 360) This allows the Xbox to connect to Xbox Live anywhere the phone has a data connection. I built this Pod so I can bring everything with me. It's portable, so I can basically play Xbox Live, anywhere. Everything is powered via the UPS, and that can be recharged in the car while in transit. So really, this is the 100% Mobile Xbox Live Experience.

It should be noted that I bought the tethering service from Verizon before I did this.

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Android Market not available on Google TV devices this year Tweet

The Logitech Revue is a big reason to get excited about Google TV, but Android fans may be disappointed with the service this year. Something we completely failed to report during the Google TV announcement was the fact that Android Market will not be available on any of the devices planned to launch this fall.

Not only will the Android Market not be included, but Android application downloads from a URL will not be officially supported. Only pre-installed applications will be available when Google TV launches.

So what is the hold up? Google wants to allow developers adequate time to test their apps so that users enjoy the best possible experience. The Google TV SDK add-on will not be available till early 2011 and then Google will roll out the Market through a future over-the-air upgrade.

It’s not clear if Google will outright block manual installation of Android apk files, but I wouldn’t be surprised if they do. I’m sure hackers will fall in love with these devices, but Google does not plan to release the source code for Google TV till sometime next year so it could be a difficult road.

If you were expecting the Android Market on your TV this year, does this news affect your buying decision at all?

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New Foursquare update lets you flag venue info on the fly Tweet

An update to Foursquare just came down the pike, and this one's a goody if you're anal about your check-ins. (Wonder which side of the fence we're about to be on?) You now have the ability to fix those blasted incorrect, inaccurate or otherwise just plain wrong locations.

Now your old friend Jeremy, who fled his beloved hometown for the Midwest, can't become mayor of his forsaken airport merely because he misspelled it and you were too squinty-eyed for your 6:30 a.m. flight to notice and check in at the proper location. (Hey, warned you about our anal-check-in thing.)

Anyhoo, you can now tell Foursquare of your buddy's transgressions and suggest that the venue info be flagged, market it as closed, as in incorrect address or as a duplicate.

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Google music store could launch this fall Tweet

With the iTunes' banner waving supremely over the digital music landscape, Google continues to build its own music service, CNET has learned.

According to multiple music industry sources, Google could launch a music service that offers song downloads and streaming music as early as this fall.

Google has already signaled that it wishes to give users of phones equipped with Google's Android operating system a better music offering. At Google's I/O conference last month, the search engine offered attendees a demonstration of a Web-based iTunes competitor. Also TechCrunch reported two weeks ago that it discovered a "Google Music" logo hosted on Google's domain.

But Google's plans go beyond Android, say music sector insiders. CNET has learned that Google first stoked excitement among executives at some of the top four major labels during the Consumer Electronics Show in January. That's where they revealed some of the features that a Google music store might include, such as tying digital downloads and streaming music to Google's search results.

Google did not respond to interview requests.

Google knows music
Google first tried wedding songs to search last fall. The Mountain View, Calif.-based company launched Music Onebox and enabled people searching for song titles to stream the tunes via online music stores Lala.com and iLike. The experiment seemed to be derailed after those companies were acquired by competitors; Apple and MySpace respectively.

A Google-backed challenge to Apple's dominance of legal online music sales would be warmly welcomed by the top labels. They have tried for years to convince heavy hitters such as Google, Facebook, and AOL to take on iTunes.

The other top digital music stores, Amazon and MySpace Music, have yet to cut into Apple's huge market share. Those two big names, however, don't possess Google's reach with Web consumers.

Google CEO Eric Schmidt can already boast some success in music with YouTube. Before three of the four top labels launched Vevo and took control of their videos, YouTube was by far the Web's most successful streaming music service. Zahavah Levine, YouTube's general counsel who previously worked with RealNetworks' Rhapsody music subscription service, has a prominent role in helping to develop Google's new music store, the sources said.

The other piece of Google's music puzzle is software company Simplify Media, which Google acquired earlier this year after kicking the tires on several cloud-based media services. Simplify enabled PC and Mac users to stream songs from their computer-based iTunes or WinAmp libraries to other Web-enabled devices. Vic Gundotra, a Google engineering exec, said during I/O that Google would build Simplify Media's technology into a future version of the Android OS and thereby boost Android's music features.

Google is racing iTunes to be first with a cloud service. Sources in the music and movie sectors have said Apple is working on a Web-based iTunes service that could enable users to store music and video on digital shelves and then stream the content to Web-enabled devices.

So, while Apple works on a cloud service, CEO Steve Jobs might be surprised to find Google has begun serenading iTunes users.

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Android Team “Laser Focused” On The User Experience For Next Release Tweet

Google’s Android team has been pushing new versions of the operating system at a furious pace since the first Android device hit the market in 2008. Lots of features have been added over the last couple of years. But the user experience hasn’t evolved much.

That’s all going to change in the next version, we’ve heard from multiple sources close to Google.

The team more or less has the core features they want at this point, say our sources, although more tweaks are certainly coming. But Google wants to put an end to the desire of handset manufacturers and carriers to add their own UI layer on top of Google – things like Sense, Motoblur, Ninjablur, etc.

Most of the time their shells aren’t all that great anyway (see HTC EVO), and they tend to slow down the device.

Google is focusing the bulk of its efforts on the user experience for the upcoming Gingerbread release to counter this. And they want to get the Android experience closer to the iPhone.

It’s unlikely that third parties will ever completely resist the temptation to meddle to differentiate their products and to get more control over the user. But Google’s goal is to make those “skins” as pointless as possible.

That’s a big goal, particularly since Android is a flexible operating system that is designed to handle a variety of hardware options. When you don’t lock down the hardware it’s very hard to make the UI perfect. Which is why Apple’s Macs, with locked down hardware, have always been a better experience than the hugely hardware-flexible Windows operating system.

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Android Devices: Droid Dominant, Evo Catches Nexus Tweet

Which Android-based smartphones are ruling the market? According to new data from online ad network Chitika, the Motorola Droid is by far the most popular handset, and Sprint’s newly released HTC Evo has made enough of a splash to catch the Google-branded Nexus One.

Android Distro by Handset

The Droid’s dominance is no surprise – the device has been in the market since November of 2009, backed by an overwhelming advertising and marketing campaign and bolstered by the tech frenzy of holiday shopping. It currently accounts for just over a third of all Android traffic. What is surprising is that the Evo – launched on June 4th – has already reached 1.93% of the Android market, swiftly catching up with the Nexus One (2% of the market), Google’s first self-branded and self-promoted mobile device.

Among the cellular networks, Verizon has so far taken the most advantage of Android’s popularity, with Verizon phones accounting for 49% of Android traffic coming into the Chitika network. T-Mobile ranks second with 23%, followed by Sprint with 19%. AT&T, which has seen great success as the iPhone’s exclusive network, contributed a mere 1.1% of Android traffic to the sample looked at for this study – even less than U.S. Cellular, which clocked in with 1.4%.

Android Distro by Carrier

In order to come up with these results, Chitika looked at a sample of 821,201 impressions from the first two weeks of June coming into their advertising network. It should be noted that, true to Android’s open-source and incredibly diverse nature, some 8% of the operating system’s traffic in the sample was from unrecognizable devices or devices with extremely low usage. Cellular provider market share is based on the provider most strongly associated with individual handsets (for the purposes of this study, Nexus One is considered a T-Mobile device).

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Samsung presented high-speed 512 Gb SSD disk on the basis of asynchronous DDR NAND of [flesh]- memory Tweet

The company Of samsung Of electronics presented the first solid-state accumulator (SSD), which uses asynchronous DDR NAND [flesh]- memory. New disk, with volume 512 Gb, from the words of company, ensures high productivity and reliability, and it is intended for the use first of all in the laptop computers of [premium] of class.

Novelty uses 32-[gigabitnye] microcircuits of [flesh]- memory NAND on the basis of the technology of the multilevel cells, prepared on the 30- nm to technical process with asynchronous DDR by interface. In this BY SSD disk is used the interface SATA of 3.0Gbps, which ensures the maximum sequential speed of reading data - to 250 [Mb]/[sek] and to 220 [Mb]/[sek] - during the record, which three times indices exceeds the indices of usual hard drives.

Company plans to begin mass production SSD on the basis of asynchronous DDR NAND of [flesh]- memory in the following month. The product rule of new disks will be represented by models from 64 to 512 Gb.

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“[Bilayn]” opens “SMS- leave” Tweet

The operator of the mobile connection “Of [bilayn]” declared about the starting of new service “SMS- leave”, which makes it possible from international [rouminga] to send SMS- communications on the special privilege price of the telephones of any honeycomb operators.

Service is given to the clients “Of [bilayn]” without the payment for the connection, license fee is 10 rub. in a 24 hour period for the clients of the [predoplatnoy] system of calculations or 300 rub. per month for the subscribers with the [postoplatnymi] tariff plans. It is not dependent on that, from what country it leaves BY SMS, price is united - 3,95 rub. for the sms- communication.

To connect service “SMS- leave” can all subscribers “Of [bilayn]” with the aid of the special USSD- command of *110*201#.

Service “SMS- leave” can be connected together with the services “comfortable [rouming]” and “ringing [rouming]” - with the connected services in international [rouminge] to the sending SMS will be extended rate setting on the service “SMS- leave”, and on the entering bells - the tariffs of services “comfortable [rouming]” or “ringing [rouming]”.

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Samsung Captivate™ Android™ coming soon Tweet

Your portal to the future of personal entertainment.

Immerse yourself in the realism of the 4” Super AMOLED display. Elevate your gaming experience with the six-axis motion sensor and powerful 3D graphics engine. Listen to the dynamic richness of surround-sound stereo audio. You get high entertainment value plus a complete suite of hardworking fully integrated Google applications. Check email, get directions, download thousands of apps from the Android Market, upload video to YouTube™, and much more. Powered by the 1 GHz Cortex A8 Samsung application processor and the Android™ 2.1 operating system, the Samsung Captivate is packed with exciting features in a sleek and slim design:

* Super AMOLED 4” touchscreen display – improved off-axis viewing and better outdoor visibility
* Entertainment galore with six-axis motion sensor and 3D graphics engine and surround-sound audio
* 5 MP camera with HD video recording
* Choose from thousands of apps on the Android Market™
* Integrated social networking tools – one place for status updates
* 16 GB on-board memory for photos, videos, and music – expandable memory up to 32 GB

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Lenovo presented laptop computer with 3d screen Tweet

The company Of lenovo supplemented the thus far infrequent numbers of the producers of devices with the screens with the capable of reproducing three-dimensional drawing. The new model of this firm IdeaPad Of y560d possesses the 15,6- one inch screen Of triDef 3d with the permission 1366 x of 768 points, which reproduces three-dimensional picture, but for its survey it requires the use of the polarized glasses. To the selection of user are versions with the processors Of core i3, i5 and i7, completed by the graphic adapter ATI Of radeon HD 5730 with 1 GB of memory. The screen Of triDef 3d with the aid of built-in software can not only reproduce finished exploded views, but also create by pseudo- -3d from the usual two-dimensional images and the video recordings.

From other equipment of the laptop computer Of lenovo Of ideaPad Of y560d it is possible to note the presence of the module of working storage DDR3 by capacity to 8 GB, the hard drive with capacity to 750 GB, which can be additionally increased 32 or 64 GB by the modules SSD of memory. As the optical drive can be established inking DVD or Blu-Ray. There are standard possibilities of connection to the network through Wi-Fi or Ethernet, optionally are proposed Bluetooth, 3G WWAN, and in standard assembly are included 1,3-[MP] Web- camera, combined joint Of uSB/eSATA, 3 usual USB 2.0, ExpressCard, and also VGA and HDMI outputs.

For those, who bear the corrective glasses for the sight, there is a special proposal of in the form polarized “caps”, which are attached to the mounting and they make it possible to look 3d images. The time of off-line operation can comprise to 5 hours, with the use of the integrated graphic adapter Of intel HD, and with ATI Of radeon to one hour less. As it is not difficult to surmise model far from budgetary - cost in the minimum assembly composes $1 199.

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The Mts- Ukraine will learn subscribers to tune its services Tweet

The operator of mobile connection “MTS the Ukraine” declared about the starting of the remote system of the instruction of subscribers, called to help them in tuning of the services of operator.

The system of remote instruction for the subscribers of operator is the collection of the interactive instructions, which are accompanied by images, by demonstrations and by the living examples of tuning services MTS. Because of this system, as operator is considered, subscriber can independently, in the situation convenient for himself and at any time pass the course of instruction and become real professional in this region. Remote instruction can be passed one time or in parts.

For the study of course it suffices to visit to the site MTS, to pass to the interested service and in the block “of tuning” to select and to load the appropriate course of instruction.

On the site of operator are already placed the courses, which contain complete information on tuning of services “mobile GPRS- Internet”, “[Giper].NET”, “hyper-active membership”, “MTS Of [konnekt] 3G” on OS Of linux and Windows with the accompanying text and the demonstrations. In them are examined the program packets, with which most frequently encounter the users. Soon on the site of operator will become accessible and analogous courses for Mac OS of the X.

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Will be released BY CDMA the version of iPhone 4? Tweet

Even to the official production of the telephone of iPhone of the fourth generation walked rumors about the fact that will exist the model not for GSM/UMTS, but for CDMA/EVDO of networks. Now appeared the information about the fact that this apparatus is actually developed and can come into being soon. According to the information the resource Of digiTimes, which has connection with the Taiwan producers of devices and completing, the company Of pegatron obtained order on CDMA of iPhone 4, which are already begun by production at the Shanghai factory of company. As it communicates, for the realization the models will be transmitted in the fourth quarter of 2010. It is indicated that as the customer of this party of iPhone can appear operator Verizon Wireless, but it came from his representatives of no commentaries this theme. The management Of apple as usually not at all comments on no rumors and comes out not with what as announcements on the so “distant” occasions.

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Toshiba added the new models of ultra-portable, thin and light laptop computers - Satellite Of t210 and Satellite Of t230 Tweet

The company Of toshiba Of computer Of systems presented some of the thinnest laptop computers during entire history of company in the rule Of satellite. The models Of satellite Of t210 with the display 29,5 cm (11,6 ") and Satellite Of t230 with the display 33,8 cm (13,3 "), where the attractive design is augmented by the balanced set of functions, which covers all daily computer tasks. In sale in the territory of Russia the devices will enter in the third quarter of 2010.

The weight of models begins only from 1,48 kgf (Satellite Of t210) and 1,75 kgf (Satellite Of t230), and the charge of their 6- element battery it is sufficient for 8,5 hours. Displacement pickup in the space will help to protect stored on the hard drive data with the impacts and the drops.

The full-scale keyboard of silvery color is augmented not less convenient large sensory panel with the technology Of multi-Touch and built-in the textured surface for the wrist chrome-plated buttons.

Furthermore, the new laptop computers Of satellite propose a number of the additional possibilities, called to simplify control of numerical data. Software Of toshiba Of media Of controller makes possible for users easy to transfer flow data from the [media]- library of laptop computer to the connected DLNA- compatible devices. The great possibilities of the exchange of data on the network are interfaces WLAN (802.11 b/g/n), USB 2.0, Bluetooth 2.1 + OF EDR, by joint HDMI, by the support Of fast Of ethernet LAN and by [multiformatnym] [kardriderom]. Software Of toshiba Of life Of space, which consists of Toshiba Of bulletin Of board and ReelTime makes it possible to organize work with the computer and search for files.

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Nintendo of 3Ds: specifications are determined, but design can change Tweet

As we already reported, the company Of nintendo deals with the development of the portable play console of the new generation, which besides other innovations will possess the possibility of the reproduction of three-dimensional drawing. Relative to the specific characteristics of device has already been located the specific quantity more or less reliable rumors, to avoid their their further increase was accepted the solution to publish known at the given moment official characteristics. Far from all details are thus far known to the end: is not defined a number of the characteristics, such as for example the capacity Li -Ion of storage battery and the time of off-line operation, and also final design with the great probability will change.

The official site Of nintendo reports that the dimensions of device will compose 5.3[kh]2.9[kh]0.8 of inches (134,62[kh] of 73,66[kh] 20,32 mm), and the weight of approximately 227 grams. The console Of nintendo of 3Ds will possess two screens. Upper (on the removed panel) - 3,53- one inch LCD the display, capable of reproducing exploded views, without requiring in this case the carrying of special glasses, has a permission of 800x240 of points. Lower (sensory) - 3.02- one inch with the permission 320x240 of pixels. Device will obtain three cameras: external, characteristics of which are not named even two internal with the VGA- permission. Relative to memory is noted only the fact that at the moment of release will be located Nintendo of 3DS Of game Of card with the volume not of more than 2 GB. Also console will obtain the module Of wi-Fi, which will make it possible to be connected with other consoles, to leave into the Internet. It can be interesting moment, that the equipment Of nintendo of 3Ds will allow it to be connected with other devices or to obtain information from the network when console it is not used or it is located in the regime “of sleep”.

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MTS will represent on [PMEF] the prototype of the [brendirovannogo] plane-table computer Tweet

The operator of mobile connection MTS reported that will present on the Petersburg international economic forum the prototype of the [brendirovannogo] plane-table personal computer “MTS plane-table” on the base of the open operating system Of android. The commercial version of device will be put on the market in the fourth quarter of 2010.

As declares operator, “MTS plane-table” will grant to users the possibility of convenient Internet access through mobile networks 3G and Wi-Fi. Device will be sold with the predetermined navigation services MTS and other mobile applications, which will be also announced on the forum.

Plane-table computer makes it possible to work with the aid of [stilusa] or it is finger, without the use of a keyboard and mouse. Device is supplied with wide-format sensory display by the diagonal of 7 inches.

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New Android of [smartfon] Of samsung Of galaxy 3 on the Russian market Tweet

The company Of samsung Of electronics declared, that represented new [smartfon] Of galaxy 3 (model GT-I5800) on the base Of google Of android 2.1, will become accessible to the Russian users at the end of July on the tentative retail price of 14 000 rubles.

Producer notes that because of the predetermined platform Of social Of hub, which unites in one program all popular social services and services of instantaneous communications, the users of new [smartfona] Of galaxy 3 will be always in the course of last events, wherever they not were located. Allowing the possibility to integrate on-line- contacts with the regular book of telephone and considerably [upro]c[tiv] to them access, the platform Of social Of hub makes it possible to rapidly send communications to its friends, to examine last commentaries and events in the tape, and to also load photographs into the album. Not to pass outstanding event or encounter will help the built-in the platform synchronization of calendar with the services Of google or Yahoo.

Samsung Of galaxy 3 is characterized by WQVGA by [tachskrin]- screen with the diagonal of 3,2 inches, productive 667 MHz by the processor Of qualcomm and capacious storage battery (1500 [mA]/[ch]), thanks to which [smartfon] makes it possible without the problems to reproduce video in such sizes as DivX, Xvid, MPEG4, Real and WMV for the elongation of many hours. Besides this, the users will estimate musical [pleer] with convenient control and easy navigation according to the lists of reproduction.

Samsung Of galaxy 3 will be supplied with the predetermined batch of the programs Of thinkFree Of office Of mobile, which allows easy and convenient work with the documents, the tables and the presentations.

As company asserts, into Samsung Of galaxy 3 control of telephone is brought out to the qualitatively new level. The interface Of touchWiz 3.0 UI easily manages [mnogozadachnostyu] and it makes possible for users to create to seven working tables, on which it is possible to establish different widgets. Furthermore, there is a possibility to cause some commands, having simply drawn on the screen the specific symbol. Is also in [smartfone] used the technology Of swype, which is fundamentally new approach to the text entry. Because of the optimized principle of the introduction of symbols it makes it possible to collect text messages one and a half times more rapid than the standard letter by letter introduction.

Support to the wireless connection Of wi-Fi of 802.11 b/g/n ensures the access into the network with speed to 74 [Mb]/[sek], and the function Of allShare makes it possible by the wireless connection to transfer [kontent] to the DLNA- compatible devices.

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“[Bilayn]” OF TV and “Of [rambler]” will describe about all news of world championship on football 2010 Tweet

Telecommunication operator “[Bilayn]” and Internet portal “Of [rambler]” declared about the starting of special television application “Rambler FOOTBALL” for the users of the domestic digital television “Of [bilayn]”. Application is completely devoted to the world championship along football 2010 taking place in Republic of South Africa. The spectators “Of [bilayn]” OF TV can learn the last news, timetable and results of matches, information about the players and the commands, and also program the record of the matches interesting directly from the application directly on the television screens. All information renews in the regime of real time, to pass to the application “Rambler FOOTBALL” is possible by one pushing of special knob on the panel or through the television menu (division “[Interaktiv]”). Application accessible to all spectators “Of [bilayn]” TV, and additional charge for its use is not collected.

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Toshiba presented most capacious NAND Of flash the modules of memory Tweet

With the official idea of the telephone of iPhone 4 somewhat surprising was the absence of model with the capacity of storage 64 GB, although the corresponding module was presented by the company Of toshiba of also in December last year. However, it cannot be excluded that about the telephones and the plane-tables with 64 GB of the built-in memory we still will hear, and at the same time also about the models with the doubly large volume. Today the company Of toshiba officially represented the modules NAND Of flash with capacity 128 GB. The new modules of memory, as it communicates, ideally will approach for equipping by them of both the cell phones and plane-tables and other devices, by which is required the large volume with maximum compactness.

The sizes of 128 GB of the modules of the memory Of toshiba are 17 x of 22 x of 1.4 mm and consist of the blocks of equivalent 8 GB to the modules NAND of memory by the company for 32 nm produced to technical process. In the same physical volume it was possible to place the controller, which makes it possible not only to reduce the number of errors with the work of memory, but also to reduce the cost of chip itself. As it communicates in the press release, the new modules of memory ensure the speed of reading to 55 [MB]/[s] and the records to 21 [MB]/[s]. analogous 128 GB to modules will be produced and model with the smaller capacity of storage (from 2 GB) and the decreased cost.

In the production given modules will enter in the fourth quarter of the present year, and it means the first devices with their application it will be possible to see at the beginning of 2011.

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Orders for iPhone 4 too much and he does stay with the output? Tweet

Initially it was planned, which into sale of iPhone 4 will enter on June 24 and at the same time it will be obtained those designed of [predzakaz]. At first the American and European on-line stores Of apple they transferred the period of the delivery of the previously ordered telephones since June 24 on July 2. But the new displacement of periods today in the American store occurred. Now according to the data OF US Of apple Of store the delivery of ordered iPhone 4 will begin not previously on July 14. The sites of British and French departments thus far continue to indicate on July 2, but it is highly improbable that iPhone will leave in Europe earlier than to the USA.

The official commentaries apropos of delay it did not act, but it became yesterday known that the company Of apple as in the case with the plane-tables of iPad underestimated the popularity of its devices. Initial calculation was built on what from the subscribers of operator AT&T (precisely through its network it realizes iPhone 4 V of the USA) not more than 600 000 orders will enter; however, this number was already achieved, but orders continue to enter. It is obvious that to the outlined date on June 24 Apple simply cannot place the larger number of apparatuses. There is not relative to a quantity of [predzakazov] in Europe of official information.

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By 2011 all telephones Of nokia will support WITH NFC Tweet

Technology NFC (Near Of field Of communication) is not at present not popular and widespread. However, the company Of nokia will intend to soon radically change situation. Now the very insignificant part of telephones and [smartfonov] Of nokia is completed by the modules of the transmission of data on the standards NFC, but already by 2011 all models will be completed by the necessary devices. On this solution reported executive Vice President [Anssi] Of [vanoki] (Anssi Of vanjoki) at the International conference Of mobey Of forum in Helsinki.

Technology itself NFC makes it possible to ensure the wireless high-frequency connection of the small radius of action, which gives the possibility of the exchange of the data between the devices, which are been located at a distance about 10 centimeters. This technology - simple expansion of the standard of noncontact maps (ISO 14443), which unites the interface of [smartkarty] and counter into the united device. Device NFC can support connection both with existing [smartkartami] and counters of standard ISO 14443 and with other devices NFC, and thus it is compatible with the existing infrastructure of noncontact maps, which is already used in public transport and pay systems. The advantage of this technology is its larger protection in the comparison from Bluetooth (due to the smaller radius of action) and it possesses greater reliability, together at a high speed connection - at the level of 1/10 seconds.

The last cell phone Of nokia, equipped with module NFC, Nokia of 6216 classic was represented in April 2009 and now removed from production.

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[Videoobzor] from Mobile-Review.com mobile novelties from Sony Of ericsson Tweet

We propose to your attention to the sequential of [videobzor] from Mobile-Review.com. Today it is dedicated to immediately three mobile novelties from the Swedish- Japanese alliance in the person of the company Of sony Of ericsson - X8, Yendo, Cedar:

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Company OCZ presented two 1.8- one inch SSD of accumulator Tweet

Since the beginning of the year the company OCZ represents new accumulators by increasing frequency. Today it became known about the two additional models, which supplemented the rule SSD of the accumulators of 1.8- one inch size. Data of device relate to the thinnest resolutions of company and are intended first of all for [netbukov], ULV of laptop computers and [nettopov], where they can be established both originally and during the modernization.

The models of ultrathin accumulators were represented in two series: Vertex 2 Onyx. The models of a series Of vertex 2 are [polnofunktsionalnymi] devices and completely correspond to the characteristics their of more important “fellows” having indices of reading to 285 [MB]/[s] and to record to 275 [MB]/[s]. capacity it can compose 60, 120 or 240 GB, in this case the accumulator is equipped with the controller Of sandForce, which increases the reliability of its operation. Of the models of a series Of onyx less are capacious and not these high-speed: they are supplied with the storage capacity 32 or 64 GB and have an operating speed not more than 145 [MB]/[s] with the cache 64 mb. As is asserted by the representatives OF OCZ by the advantage of data of devices it is their extremely low energy consumption constituting not more than 1 W. Just as more “voracious” Of vertex 2 they are equipped with the interfaces SATA of 3 [Gb]/[s].

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Palm promises a number of interesting proposals next year Tweet

Thus far in the company HP they are occupied with reflections above the fact how to in the best way use that freshlyd-purchase Of palm, in its depths stormy activity also boils. In this case it is worthwhile to also note that to this moment the discussion dealt with the most diverse devices on the basis of the operating system of webOS - from the plane-tables to the printers. But not about the communicators or another [smartfonakh]. It became today known that unknown representative Palm reported at the seminar for the workers AT&T a certain information, also, on this type of devices. Of any [konkretiki], but fact itself confirms that the company continues developments.

“Me it is not permitted to speak about concrete [roadmape], especially in light of the fact that we are located on the stage of absorption NR, so that I cannot say. But yes, we have [roadmap]. We work at future devices. And by the new version of operating system. So that, I think, you will find the following year by interesting”, reported representative Palm. It is understandable that the competitors also will not during the year stand on the spot, but the fact that after the developments Of palm from now on they can stand money NR, then it is possible to calculate that Palm Of pre Of plus and Pixi Of plus, will be obtained worthy successors.

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Are represented [netbuki] Of acer Of aspire Of one AO721, AO521, AOD260 and AO533 Tweet

The company Of acer presented immediately four new [netbuka] of a series Of aspire Of one, from which two were built on the basis of the processors of a series AMD Of athlon OF II Neo, and two on the more customary platform Of intel Of atom (with the processor Of n475). The models Of acer Of aspire Of one AO721 and Aspire Of one AO521 have respectively 11.6 - and 10.1- one inch screens, the processor of a series Of neo and the graphic adapter ATI Of radeon HD4225 with 384 mb. of memory. At the same time Acer Of aspire Of one AOD260 and Aspire Of one AO533 have identical 10.1- one inch monitors and is used the graphic adapter also of developed by company Intel.

In all models is established by 250 GB hard drive, the module Of wi-Fi of the standards of b/g/n, Ethernet and the built-in Web- camera. [Netbuk] AO721 is equipped with 2 GB of working storage, while rest they are " satisfied” by one giga-byte. Models equipped with the graphic adapter Of radeon besides that have HDMI joint, and AO521 additionally obtains Bluetooth. The complete characteristics of each device it is possible to find on the official site, just as the description of all possible versions of the color solution of housing.

The cost of [netbukov] will comprise: Aspire Of one AO721 and AO521, which already were put on the market, $429.99 and $349.99 respectively. More budgetary $298.00 and $329.99 Acer Of aspire Of one AOD260 and AO533 will be put on the market later, but also in the flow of June.

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BananasandPears Tweet

MeeGo Handset Interaction Guidelines
Introduction
How to use this document

Purpose Ultimately this document will act as a guide for both Nokia services and 3rd parties who wish to design an application for MeeGo devices. This document is written primarily for interaction and visual designers. Visual design guidelines may be added on a future version, or may also be a companion document.

This is not a Specification Document This is not meant to replace detailed technical specifications. Instead, it is meant to represent a description of the overall interaction model for MeeGo in an at-a-glance fashion. It is the expectation that technical specifications will be available as a companion to this document, including a detailed description of each available tool and a recommendation of when to use it.
Introducing MeeGo

MeeGo has been designed for the new mobile world, where people are at the center of fast flowing streams of information, where they expect to tailor their device with a myriad of applications and where new economies are evolving around those applications.

These guidelines have been written to help you design and develop applications for the new mobile world.

MeeGo is a direct touch UI, meaning that users manipulate objects, such as a thumbnail of an image, directly through touch interactions. Content is surfaced and navigation hierarchies should be shallow and accessed through simple navigation systems. In addition to direct touch, MeeGo is optimized for multi-tasking usage and provides a rich platform integrated Applications.

The MeeGo interface is scalable for different screen sizes, resolutions, and aspect ratios and it supports both portrait and landscape orientations.
What Makes MeeGo Great?

Multi-tasking People’s daily lives are complex and busy. We tend to do a lot of things at once and often the things we want to do on our mobile devices – making an appointment over the phone, sending a link to a friend, finding a listing on the map - involve two or more of its applications. The heart of the MeeGo UI is the switcher, which allows people to quickly move around the applications they need to get something done.

Connected, vibrant and alive MeeGo is designed to be connected to the web all the time. MeeGo’s applications should feel ‘alive’ with activity, making the mobile device a true life hub. This empowers people and makes them feel connected.

Personal and expandable MeeGo provides users the ability to make the device their own by adding applications, extending applications, and by easily arranging quick access to favorite applications. Personal touches can be added through content and social feeds, profile customization, and standard features, such as ringtones and wallpaper.

Comes with Ovi Understanding that a mobile device is so much more than calls and text messages is key to MeeGo’s value. Ovi services and applications feel like part of the device because they are integrated with core components like search and sharing through integration with each other, allowing people to flow across several applications and services to do what they need to do. The Ovi store helps people discover and expand their device, offering a large range of applications and extensions.
Design Principles

Direct Objects are manipulated directly with your finger. Never hide object-related functions away from the main object. Hiding related functions/actions in menus should be avoided. All actions should take place near the object itself. Touch is an analog control (well, almost).

Responsive Direct UI must give immediate feedback to the user’s actions. When scrolling or panning, the moved objects need to follow user’s finger without a noticeable lag. Visual, audio, and haptic feedback must feel that they are in perfect synch. The multimedia playback has high resolution and frame rate that gives a feeling of performance.

Simply beautiful The UI must please all senses. Visual, aural, and haptic feedback must be beautiful, yet simple. Visual and aural (and haptic) metaphors and effects must be consistent. Decoration should have meaning, for example show what can be touched. The UI is alive, for example showing subtle animations.

True Human Design The key attributes of MeeGo's design vision are: human, simple, and friendly. MeeGo prioritizes people over any other content.

Getting the basics right People still need to meet the demands of every day life, calling their mom, remembering the milk, and messaging a colleague from the bus stop. MeeGo should make these things a joy and never let its power get in the way.

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Samsung YP-MB2 - Samsung Of galaxy S without the telephone module? Tweet

We already reported, that in the company Of samsung is developed the device with the index YP-MB2, which must be multimedia [pleerom]. As reports the Korean resource Of wownet, device can leave for the market for the already in August present year by the name Of galaxy Of touch. Furthermore it is indicated that [pleer] will according to the design and the characteristics repeat [smartfon] Of samsung Of galaxy S, with exception of the absent telephone module. I.e., [pleer] Of samsung YP-MB2 will be the answer of Korean producer to iPod Of touch, which is also “the version” of iPhone without the function of the accomplishment of bells.

It is reported that Galaxy Of touch will obtain 4-inch sensory screen executed on the technology Super AMOLED, the modules Of wi-Fi and Bluetooth, GPS receiver and the interface Of touchWiz 3.0. It can appear already in August on the Korean market for [pleer], and main “advantage” over [smartfonom] will be noticeably lower price - 400 000 Korean there, which corresponds approximately $330.

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NAVTEQ Expands Coverage in Eastern Europe, Middle East Tweet

Digital map maker NAVTEQ announced this week a range of new map releases and improvements across Eastern Europe and Middle East, including Egypt, Saudi Arabia and Bulgaria.

Full navigable map in Egypt
NAVTEQ accelerated its map building program last year in Egypt when the government allowed GPS in mobile phones and navigation systems. The digital map maker now offers coverage of the country's entire road network of around 75,000 kilometers. Stretching from the Mediterranean Sea in the North to the Aswan Dam in the south, the map includes over 75,000 Points of Interest (POIs). In addition, the database features over 90 3D Landmarks of well-known locations in 14 key cities and tourist sites such as the Great Sphinx in Giza and the El Karnak Temple in Luxor.

New addressing system in Saudi Arabia
In Saudi Arabia NAVTEQ has made significant changes to accommodate changes in the address system. Traditionally, there has not been a home and street address structure with people depending on Post Box numbers to receive mail. As a result they have tended to use POIs rather than addresses to select a destination in a navigation system. To match this local habit NAVTEQ has increased the number of POI to nearly 150,000.

The new Saudi Post addressing system has now assigned a unique grid number to every residential house and commercial or government building. So NAVTEQ has also developed a map database based on that system. Once people become familiar with the new Wasel addresses, they will be able to use them to select destinations in their navigation systems and be routed directly from door to door.

“In addition to the work in Saudi Arabia, other recent developments include the first NAVTEQ Discover Cities product in the Middle East with the completion of a pedestrian map of Dubai." explained Frank Pauli, vice president EMEA map & content products.

Bulgaria
NAVTEQ also has completed its full navigable map coverage of Bulgaria. Drivers will now have access to routing along the country's entire road network of nearly 100,000 kilometers. The company has gathered over 33,000 Points of Interest too.

The NAVTEQ map links seamlessly to the road networks of the five bordering countries: Romania, Serbia, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Greece and Turkey.

The map also features many attributes to support efficient routing, including speed limits, stop signs and traffic signals. NAVTEQ is also offering truck-specific attributes for routing large vehicles on the main road network. The data includes legal, height, width, weight, hazardous materials and time or date restrictions.

"We have established a base in Sofia as local presence is a key factor in understanding and incorporating country specific nuances whilst maintaining the company's global specification and high standards: we recognise the importance of local intelligence," commented Frank Pauli.

In the rest of Eastern Europe, NAVTEQ already has full coverage of Croatia, the Czech Republic, Estonia, Greece, Hungary, Latvia, Lithuania, Poland, Slovakia and Slovenia.

NAVTEQ map analyists are also continuing to expand coverage in Albania, Belarus, Bosnia & Herzegovina, Former Yugoslav Republic of Macedonia, Moldova, Montenegro, Russia, Serbia, Turkey, the Ukraine and Romania. As an example, NAVTEQ now has over 167,000 kilometers of road network in its Romanian database.

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Kyivstar launches new line of unrestricted fares Tweet

Ukrainian mobile operator Kyivstar announced the introduction to business customers and customers' service contract form a new line of unlimited calling plans, which includes four tariff plans: Unlimited user-friendly "," + Unlimited Internet, Unlimited + StarSvit " Unlimited VIP ».

To order one of unlimited calling plans, please call the short number 477, use the self-serving "My Kyivstar, or visit the Customer Service Center Kyivstar. Change of tariff plan will first of next month.

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Gigabyte GSmart S1205 review: A smart duo Tweet

Gsmarena have posted a review of the Gigabyte GSmart S1205. Here are the phone's key features, main disadvantages and their final impression.

Key features:
* 3.2" 65K-color resistive touchscreen at WQVGA resolution
* Dual-SIM dual standby quad-band GSM/EDGE support
* Windows Mobile 6.5 Professional OS with Smart Pack UI
* MediaTek MT6516 416MHz CPU
* 128MB RAM, 256MB ROM
* 3 megapixel fixed-focus camera and VGA@30fps video
* Wi-Fi connectivity
* FM radio with RDS
* Stereo Bluetooth 2.1, standard microUSB port
* GPS receiver
* 3.5mm audio jack
* Office document viewer and editor
* Good audio quality

Main disadvantages:
* Low-end display resolution
* Poor sunlight legibility
* Smudge-prone screen surface
* No 3G connectivity
* No Back button
* Task manager buried deep in the Settings menu


The Gigabyte GSmart 1205 isn’t a phone you’ll instantly like. The cheap finish and the poor screen are no match for most other PocketPC’s out there, not even some pretty old ones.

But then, it’s not this phone’s job to lure and seduce. It’s simply waiting to be discovered by the practical buyer. It may take a while before you know it’s a PocketPC, and Dual SIM isn’t inscribed in gilded letters. But that’s what it is – a dual SIM PocketPC. Now, good luck trying to beat that, HTC, Sony Ericsson and the like.

Now, not only is the Gigabyte GSmart 1205 a dual SIM PocketPC – it’s one of the cheapest PocketPCs ever. Seems the right thing to do really when you know you can’t compete with HDs and XPERIAs. A bargain is welcome – no doubt about that, but the GSmart 1205 is cheap and it means it.

And we think it’s up to every user to make up their mind about all the implied compromises.
Good's Bad's
Cheap And it looks it
Dual SIM No 3G
Fair dual SIM management Poor screen, bad graphics
GPS Choppy performance
Wi-Fi Limited video codec support
Smart Pack UI with nice customization options Dated OS version
Full Office Package Not quite thumbable, stylus often a must
Reasonable video, VGA @ 30 fps Poor application package
Good battery life Poor still imaging

There isn’t much going on in the dual SIM market, and the GSmart S1205 is virtually competition-free considering it’s a smartphone too. Potential shoppers should have that in mind too.

The year-old Acer DX900 is in fact the only real rival. It has a smaller but higher-res display, faster processor and 3G connectivity with HSDPA support. The Acer runs the older Windows Mobile 6.1 though. Available for only about 30 euro more than Gigabyte’s phone, the Acer DX900 is worth checking out.

The LG GX500 and Samsung B5722 are feature phones with dual SIM support. The LG handset comes with Wi-Fi and a similar screen, while the Samsung’s B5722 has no premium features and a smaller QVGA display. The LG GX500 is priced about the same as the GSmart S1205, so the smartphone is perhaps the better choice. Samsung B5722 on the other hand is some 70 euro cheaper and budget-conscious users might want to consider.

Finally, there’s plenty of decent smartphones on offer in this price range. If dual-SIM isn’t a must, you’ll do well to check out the equally priced HTC Tattoo and Nokia 5800 XpressMusic.

The Gigabyte GSmart S1205 is an easy phone to bash. There’re so many things about it that are not up to scratch. But in the same time it is as good as bullet-proof thanks to a single unique feature. It always takes something extra to keep a phone afloat – be it looks, imaging, you name it. Dual-SIM is the insurance policy of the Gigabyte Gsmart S1205. The gentle price tag gives it a good start. It isn’t going anywhere further than its narrow market niche. But it’s a niche it can call its won.

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