Sony Ericsson XPERIA X10 rooted Tweet

Here is the proof:

http://yfrog.com/i3x10rootj

Done by: jerpelea, biktor_gj, bin4ry

Thanks to McKebapp for hosting private forum!

Also to :
theonlyq
not.implemented.yet
marylandcookie

For willing to help

XDA 1:0 SE

More informations will come. But not today!!

This is the first production phone which is rooted. We work out a good way to get it to you all.
DON'T BOTHER US!!!!!!!!!!!!
We will release it when we think that it's ready to release! NOT BEFORE!

Regards
Bin4ry

http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=708273

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“[Neubivaemyy]” telephone Of sonim XP3 Of sentinel Tweet

The company Of sonim announced the cell phone XP3 Of sentinel, which was concluded in the fastened housing, which maintains the entry of water, dust, impacts, drop, and also capable of working at high and low temperatures. Model corresponds to specifications MIL-810F and IP67, even it is possible to temporarily immerse it in the water and to drop from the height of two meters. In this case Sonim XP3 Of sentinel, which is not surprising, apparatus sufficiently bulky and heavy. It is also capable to send communications about the location of user to the special service of tracking. This will prove useful to those, who works or travels under the dangerous conditions. For example, with the pushing of special red knob the signal about the location of the owner of device will leave every three minutes. With the complete battery charging - for 24 hours. Thus far nothing it communicates about that, how many Sonim XP3 Sentinel will cost, but hardly apparatus is accessible on the price.

Characteristics Of sonim XP3 Of sentinel:
Processor: ARM-9
Networks: GSM/EDGE (900/1800/1900 MHz or 850/1800/1900 MHz)
Display: 176 x of 220 points, 64[K] of the colors
Camera: 2-[Mp]
the Fm- radio
the GPS- receiver
Interface Of bluetooth 2.0
the microSD- slot
Lantern
Storage battery: 1850 [mAch]
Operating time in the regime of the conversation: to 18 hours
Operating time in the standby mode: to 1500 hours
Sizes: 119x56x25 mm
Weight: 170 grams

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Brightcove Unveils Comprehensive Solution for Delivering Video on Android Mobile Devices Tweet

App SDK for Android and mobile templates for Flash Player 10.1 address video use cases including native applications and mobile Web browsing.

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.,—Brightcove, the leading online video platform, unveiled a comprehensive solution for delivering high quality video on Android™ mobile devices. The new suite of platform capabilities, which includes the Brightcove App Software Development Kit (SDK) for Android and new mobile templates for Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1, spans both native apps and mobile Web experiences to enable customers to address wide-ranging video use cases on Android devices.

“Publishers of all kinds want to make sure their content is available regardless of device or platform and to deliver the same experience available on the desktop to mobile devices,” said David Mendels, Brightcove president and chief operating officer. “Brightcove is committed to removing the complexity and costs associated with cross-platform, multi-device video publishing, and our expanded capabilities for delivering high quality video on Android mobile devices with support for Flash Player 10.1 and our app SDK are examples of how we are delivering on this promise.”

The Brightcove App SDK for Android expands the delivery options available to website publishers to include Android applications. The SDK provides a robust collection of resources for developers who want to create native, video-rich applications that consumers can download, install and use on their Android devices. These resources include pre-built components for playback, content discovery, and hooks into the Brightcove Media API services. In the near future, the Brightcove App SDK for Android will enable one touch sharing to popular social media sites like Twitter and Facebook, Cover Flow® playlist navigation, and the ability to surface related and popular video content.

Brightcove’s mobile templates for Flash Player 10.1 enable organizations to deploy video that adapts on demand to the playback environment to deliver a superior viewing experience across mobile platforms, including Android devices. The player templates offer user interface controls that are specifically designed for optimizing video viewing on compact screens found on Android and other leading smartphone platforms, as well as plug-ins available to standard Brightcove-powered video published on the Web. The mobile-optimized templates are available in addition to the complete suite of Brightcove player templates, which are fully compatible with Flash Player 10.1 and bring the benefits of secure multibitrate streaming, complete analytics, advertising, third party extensions and other Flash platform innovations.

“Flash Player 10.1 delivers the full Web including video, animations, audio and other rich content across devices, enabling developers and content publishers to deliver feature-rich mobile content and applications to users regardless of device or platform,” said David Wadhwani, vice president and general manager, Platform Business at Adobe. “Brightcove’s continued innovation around mobile video is essential in helping content providers distribute high quality video experiences across Flash enabled mobile devices worldwide.”

Flash Player 10.1 is available on the Android Market today for smartphones and tablets once upgraded to Android 2.2, which is codenamed "Froyo". Flash Player 10.1 will also be supported on devices based on BlackBerry, webOS, Windows Phone 7 Series, MeeGo, LiMO and Symbian OS platforms, and is expected to come pre-installed on smartphones, tablets and other devices in the coming months. For more information, see Adobe's press release from today at http://www.adobe.com/aboutadobe/pressroom/pressreleases/201006/06222010FlashPlayerAvailability.html.

“The rise of mobile video presents a unique opportunity to reach, engage and monetize new audiences for our organization,” said Raymond Ostor, general manager of digital media at Sun Media. “We are excited to take advantage of the new suite of capabilities for delivering video to Android mobile devices as we look to expand our video offerings to additional devices and platforms.”

"Brightcove continues to bring to market significant innovations to reduce the cost and complexity of delivering high quality mobile video experiences," said Marcos Enriquez, general manager at Advernet, a company of Grupo Vocento. "We continue to leverage these innovations across our Web properties, including for dalealplay.com, our highly popular Spanish video portal, and look forward to taking advantage of the new Android SDK and Flash Player 10.1 mobile templates immediately."

“The French market is experiencing increased demand for mobile video initiatives that are compatible across devices and smartphone platforms,” said Eric Dumain, president and founder of Hub’Sales. “Brightcove continues to deliver a rapid pace of innovations around mobile video that make it easy for organizations to introduce high quality, mobile-focused video initiatives. We are proud to partner with Brightcove in France and help our joint customers achieve their goals with video.”

Today’s announcement is the latest in a series of Brightcove mobile video innovations and builds on the company’s existing support for native apps and mobile Web video for other smartphone platforms.

About Brightcove
Brightcove is a cloud-based online video platform. Media companies, businesses and organizations worldwide use Brightcove to publish and distribute video on the Web. Founded in 2004, Brightcove has offices across North America, Europe and Asia and customers in 45 countries. For more information, visit http://www.brightcove.com.

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Toshiba Libretto W100 | Dual-Screen Concept Laptop Video Tweet

When a single screen is simply not enough, there's the libretto® W100 ultraportable concept PC. This special-edition PC goes beyond slates and tablets to deliver something more: a full Windows® 7 experience to be enjoyed across two touch screens. So now you can enjoy many different things—games, ebooks, movies, music, TV and so on—from a single handheld device. Small but multi-talented, it puts your mobile life in the palm of your hands, offering easy multi-touch navigation and virtual keyboards that let you type, click and browse the way you want. Featuring a durable 1.5-pound clamshell design on the outside, and the horsepower of the Intel® Pentium® processor on the inside, it's not only easy to travel with, it's well-powered. That gives you the freedom to fully relish media most anywhere; enjoy seamless emailing and all the apps you can't live without; easily share, stream and synchronize content with your home network or cloud; plus chat live and use cordless accessories through wireless versatility. Embodying our quarter-century of innovation, the libretto® W100 concept PC proves that with Toshiba 25 years of boundless mobility innovation is now well within reach.

libretto W100s can be purchased starting early August 2010.

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Brightcove and Adjust Your Set Release “V-commerce: The Rise of Online Video” Whitepaper Tweet

WHAT: Brightcove and Adjust Your Set have partnered to produce a groundbreaking new whitepaper that explores how e-commerce organizations and retailers can leverage online video to drive brand awareness, customer loyalty, and sales conversions. The whitepaper, “V-commerce: The Rise of Online Video,” features an introduction written by Linus Gregoriadis, director of research at eConsultancy, the leading source of independent advice and insight on digital marketing and e-commerce. The paper also features an in-depth case study from Marks & Spencer, a leading retailer in the UK.
WHO: Brightcove, the leading online video platform; Adjust Your Set, a pioneer of brand television for the Web
WHERE: Available for download now at http://go.brightcove.com/forms/en-rise-of-online-video
About Brightcove
Brightcove is a cloud-based online video platform. Media companies, businesses and organizations worldwide use Brightcove to publish and distribute video on the Web. Founded in 2004, Brightcove has offices across North America, Europe and Asia and customers in 45 countries. For more information, visit http://www.brightcove.com.

About Adjust Your Set
Adjust Your Set™ is a pioneer of brand television for the web. Throwing the old agency structure out of the window when the company was founded in January 2008, Adjust Your Set is a new breed of agency specializing in V-Commerce – multi-platform video with high production values to drive brand awareness, customer engagement and revenue for the likes of Marks & Spencer, Thomas Pink, Sotheby’s, The Royal Opera House and lastminute.com.

The agency provides an end-to-end service including brand, consumer and technical strategy; design and build of bespoke players; conception, creation, distribution and syndication of content; channel management, analytics and technical support, as well as e-commerce integration. The team is a powerhouse of skilled specialists from each corner of the industry with directors, producers, brand strategists, creatives, writers, designers, developers, programmers, digital strategists and account management.

Adjust Your Set closes the gap between content, the call-to-action and the action itself. For more information, visit www.adjustyourset.tv or follow us on Twitter @adjustyourset.

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Brightcove Launches Android SDK, Supports Flash 10.1 for Mobile Tweet

Video platform provider Brightcove June 22 released a software development kit for smartphones based on Google's Android operating system and new mobile templates for Adobe Flash Player 10.1, which launched with support for Android 2.2 devices in the Android Market. Brightcove's support for Android comes as multimedia consumption on smartphones are on the rise. This is particularly true on the iPhone and Android devices, which are powerful enough to serve video, animations, games and other content without a hitch.

Brightcove, who seeks to put its Web-based video platform anywhere businesses require it, released a software development kit for smartphones based on Google's Android operating system June 22.

The Brightcove App SDK for Android is accompanies by new mobile templates for Adobe Flash Player 10.1, which launched with support for Android 2.2 devices in the Android Market.

Brightcove President and COO Dave Mendels told eWEEK the Brightcove App SDK for Android provides developers the software tools to write native video apps that consumers can run on their Android devices. Tools include pre-built components for playback, content discovery, and hooks into the Brightcove Media API services.

Over time, Brightcove App SDK for Android will allow developers to install sharing capability to Facebook and Twitter with a single touch on the device app. Cover Flow playlist navigation and the ability to surface related and popular video content will also be added.

Brightcove's support for Android, following the launch of a similar SDK for Apple's iPhone last November, comes as multimedia consumption on smartphones are on the rise.

This is particularly true on the iPhone and Android devices, many of which feature 1 GHz processors to serve video, animations, games and other content without a hitch.

Indeed, Mendels noted that 66 percent of the world's mobile data traffic will be video playback by 2014.

The increased interest in viewing video from smartphones makes it imperative for Brightcove and others in the industry to support iPhone, Android and any other device users buy to navigate the Web on the go.

"We believe Android will be the major other mobile Web browsing platform at least for the next year alongside the Apple [iPhone and iPad] devices," Mendels said.


Brightcove has also launched mobile templates for Flash Player 10.1, allowing companies to run video for native applications and mobile Web browsing that adapts on demand to the playback environment.

The player templates feature user interface controls designed for improving video viewing on compact screens from Android and other smartphone platforms except for the iPhone, which will now support Flash.

Flash Player 10.1 is available on the Android Market now for smartphones and tablets once users are able to upgrade to Android 2.2, which Google unveiled last month with support for Flash Player 10.1.

Adobe said devices supporting Android 2.2 and Flash Player 10.1 include the Dell Streak tablet/smartphone hybrid, Google Nexus One, HTC Evo, HTC Desire, HTC Incredible, DROID by Motorola, Motorola Milestone, Samsung Galaxy S and others.

Flash Player 10.1 is also now supported on devices based on BlackBerry, webOS, Windows Phone 7 Series, MeeGo, LiMO and Symbian OS platforms, and will come pre-installed on smartphones, tablets and other devices this year and into 2011.

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Wind River Tilcon Graphics Suite Tweet

Wind River Tilcon Graphics Suite enables the development and deployment of rich user interfaces for multifunctional embedded devices to create a better end-user experience.

The quality of a device's graphical user interface (GUI) can make or break your product. Yet developing GUIs has traditionally been a time-consuming, costly, and risky process. Wind River Tilcon Graphics Suite reduces the complexity of GUI development, enabling you to develop high-quality embedded GUIs faster and more cost-effectively. It boasts a complete set of tools such as an interface builder, an API for integration with your application, and a robust embedded graphics engine to render the graphic objects. Its unique architecture enables embedded developers to easily produce and rebrand user interfaces at a fraction of the cost of traditional GUI software.

With its Adobe Photoshop import feature, artists and engineers can now interact seamlessly, making a rich user interface easy to build.

Wind River Tilcon Graphics Suite Demonstration
This video is a compilation of the Wind River Tilcon Graphics Suite demonstration applications available for download. This video includes example applications using Tilcon Graphics Suite with medical devices industrial automation, automotive, consumer devices, and OpenGL 3D graphics.

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Flash Player 10.1 Now Available for Windows, Mac, and Linux Tweet

Today I'm thrilled to announce that Adobe Flash Player 10.1 is now available for Windows, Mac, and Linux operating systems. You can get it now. Flash Player 10.1 for Android will be coming later this month - the beta release is currently available in the Android market.

In this post, I'd like to share some of the top new PC-specific features, many of which have mobile implications as well, as I discussed in an earlier blog post about the engineering efforts behind Flash Player 10.1. In this post, I'll cover the work we did to improve performance, power management and video, and discuss the new multi-touch and private browsing capabilities, as well as our work to provide a better Flash Player experience for Mac users.

Performance and Power Management
With Flash Player 10.1 we aligned our development efforts to create a single runtime that works across desktops and devices. Performance and power efficiency was a huge focus since different devices have varying sized processors and memory, and we needed to ensure Flash Player 10.1 would work across all of them. So we made a number of changes to Flash Player that directly translate to faster execution and reduced resource consumption. We achieved some large gains in reducing the amount of memory used at runtime, particularly for bitmap-intensive apps. The ActionScript virtual machine received some targeted optimizations, which directly benefit typed AS3 code. And, our release wouldn't be complete if we didn't improve the garbage collector - where we tuned its behavior to run more efficiently and better amortize its processing over the application's lifetime.

As noted above, the team invested a lot of time in memory optimization. Tabbed browsing is common for PC users, who often have many pages open in their browser at the same time. This is a great timesaver but also uses up lots of RAM. With Flash Player 10.1, we added new functionality that detects when memory is running low. Now, content that runs in Flash Player will automatically shut down when the available memory is running low.

The Flash Player team made a number of improvements to conserve resources, reduce power usage and extend battery life. For example, Flash Player can now automatically reduce the power consumption for content running in the background on a non-visible browser tab to improve performance when users are multitasking. In cases where audio is playing in the background, playback fidelity is maintained.

Some significant changes were made to Flash Player 10.1 to re-architect the system for managing timers and events. Without going into the details here (Tinic Uro will share a post next week that covers this topic more comprehensively), the end result is that apps for Flash Player and Adobe AIR will use significantly less CPU when the content is idle and consume less power in the process. These improvements are most pronounced on Macs.

Video improvements
From hardware decoding to better buffering, p2p video, multicast and http streaming -- there are many improvements in Flash Player 10.1 with regards to web video delivery and playback. For desktops, Flash Player 10.1 introduces hardware-based H.264 video decoding to deliver smooth, high quality video with minimal overhead across supported operating systems. Using available hardware to decode video offloads tasks from the CPU, improving video playback performance, offering smoother frame rates, and reducing system resource utilization.

The addition of HTTP Dynamic Streaming expands the delivery options for high quality live and on-demand media with full adaptive bitrate functionality. This new option enables media publishers to leverage standard HTTP networking infrastructure to help increase capacity, reach, and quality of service for video delivery using standards-based MP4 fragments. Using the Open Source Media Framework, Flash developers can easily leverage this new technology to deploy your video much more quickly. You can download the free tools for HTTP Dynamic Streaming here.

Peer-assisted networking and Multicast is available for Flash Player 10.1 by leveraging Real Time Media Flow Protocol (RTMFP), which enables peers on a network to assist in real time communication and content delivery over the web. Flash Player now supports peer-assisted networking groups, which allows an application to segment its users and send messages and data between members of the group. Application level multicast allows for one (or a few)-to-many streaming of continuous live video streams as well as real-time audio/video chat applications.

Enhanced RTMP streaming and buffering features will also greatly improve the video viewing experience for Flash Player users. Stream reconnect lets Flash Player 10.1 allow an RTMP stream to continue to play through the buffer even if the connection is disrupted, thereby making media experiences more tolerant of short term network failures and enabling uninterrupted video playback. When a connection is re-established, the stream resumes playback. Developers can add stream re-connection logic in ActionScript to re-establish server connection and resume streaming with limited disruption in the video.

New to Flash Player 10.1, Smart seek can easily make using Flash Player a DVR-like experience. Smart seek allows the video viewer to seek within a new "back" buffer so viewers can easily rewind or fast forward video without Flash Player calling back to the server, thus reducing the start time after a seek. Smart seek can speed up seeking performance of streamed videos and enable the creation of slow motion, double time, or "instant replay" experiences for streaming video. With buffered stream catch-up, developers can set a target latency threshold that triggers slightly accelerated video playback to help ensure that live video streaming stays in sync with real time over extended playback periods. Finally, Fast Switch benefits Dynamic Streaming with RTMP to improve switching times between bitrates, reducing the time to receive the best viewing experience for available bandwidth and processing speed. Users no longer need to wait for the buffer to play through, which can result in a faster bitrate transition time and an uninterrupted video playback experience, regardless of bandwidth fluctuations or client computing power.

Multi-touch
Many companies are beginning to rollout touch enabled devices, and not just smartphones, but tablets as well as PCs like the HP Touchsmart. With Flash Player 10.1, you can take advantage of the latest hardware and operating system user interaction capabilities using a new set of ActionScript 3 APIs for multi-touch and native gesture events, creating the ability to interact with multiple objects simultaneously or work with native gestures, such as pinch, scroll, rotate, scale, and two-finger tap. Multi-touch may be one of the most important features for developers and designers creating new content with the Flash Platform, knowing your implementations may be easily extended to devices with touch capabilities. To get started using multi-touch with Flash Player 10.1, check out this ADC resource.

Browser Privacy mode
Flash Player 10.1 abides by the host browser's private browsing mode (where local data and browsing activity are not cached on the local system) providing a consistent private browsing mechanism between SWF and HTML content. Private local shared objects (LSOs) behave like their traditional variants as long as Flash Player is in memory, and LSOs created during private browsing are removed when the user returns to conventional browsing mode. Existing shared objects are preserved but inaccessible until private browsing is turned off.

Mac-specific improvements
Our Mac engineers, with some help from the Safari team, made significant changes to Flash Player for Macs. Here's a partial list of the work we completed for Argo. First and foremost, Flash Player 10.1 is a full-fledged Cocoa app (though legacy Carbon support remains for some browsers that require it). We now leverage Cocoa events, use Cocoa UI for our dialogs, leverage Core Audio for sound, Core Graphics for printing support, and use Core Foundation for bundle-style text.

Mac performance was also an explicit focus for us. One improvement we made is the use of a double-buffered OpenGL context for improved full screen playback efficiency. We also investigated a number of compile-time optimizations using Xcode to improve our overall execution speed of Flash Player on Macs. Rendering performance was improved by our use of Core Animation. For Macs running OS X 10.6 or greater, we leverage the hardware acceleration in Core Animation to dramatically improve the efficiency of displaying web pages which combine both SWF and HTML content. The details and performance implications of the Core Animation work are outlined in Tinic's blog post . The overall performance improvements of Flash Player for Mac users will result in faster video playback, more efficient CPU utilization, and greater battery life.

As you can see, don't let the version number fool you! Flash Player 10.1 is more than a "dot upgrade." It was a monumental undertaking including some significant architectural improvements and a long list of enhancements that will help the more than 3 million Flash designers and developers continue to move web innovation forward. We can't wait to see what you develop. Be sure to check out the new Flash Player 10.1 product pages and ADC content to learn more.

Additionally, today we announced the immediate availability of the Adobe AIR 2 runtime. Starting today, you can download and install the new version at get.adobe.com/air/. Developers can now deploy applications built for AIR 2 on Mac OS, Windows and Linux. Read more about AIR 2 on the AIR Team blog.

Paul Betlem
Flash Player Engineering

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Tilcon OpenGL 3D Gears Demo Tweet

This video illustrates the rendering of OpenGL 3D graphics within a Wind River Tilcon Graphics Suite application. Embedded developers can now integrate standards-based OpenGL 3D graphics with the codeless user interface development of Tilcon Graphics Suite running on Wind River VxWorks.

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Tilcon Graphics Suite Demos Tweet

This video is a compilation of the Wind River Tilcon Graphics Suite demonstration applications available for download at http://www.windriver.com/downloads/ti... This video includes example applications using the Tilcon Graphics Suite with medical devices, industrial automation, automotive, consumer devices and OpenGL 3D graphics.

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Smartphones become the new LBS battleground, says iSuppli Tweet

With smartphones emerging as the strategic computing platform for the next decade, the usage of smartphone-based OEM and aftermarket on-board navigation systems is set to soar by a factor of 10 in 2010 and by nearly fortyfold in 2014, iSuppli predicts.

The number of smartphone-based OEM and aftermarket on-board navigation systems in use is projected to rise to 81 million units in 2010, up from eight million in 2009. By 2014, usage will increase to 297 million.

"Smartphones over the next decade will rival PCs as a market for hardware, software, communications and location based services (LBS)," said Danny Kim, analyst and global manager for automotive research at iSuppli. "In the last two years alone, the smartphone has become the most important platform for map and navigation usage. With maps becoming a standard feature in a growing number of smartphones, the number of smartphone map users is increasing sharply."

The smartphone is also rapidly pioneering new LBS applications. "iSuppli also believes - for several reasons - that the smartphone is likely to generate many innovative LBS apps in the next five years," Kim added. "First, Apple's iPhone is the most successful LBS battleground so far with more than 6,000 LBS apps available. Furthermore, the iPhone's dominance is primarily in the aftermarket downloadable navigation application market. Finally, Nokia and Android devices will lead the OEM preloaded navigation application market."

Smartphone on-board navigation market: OEM vs aftermarket

Navigation software can be included by smartphone manufacturers and embedded into the smartphone - an approach iSuppli calls OEM on-board smartphone navigation, similar to the terminology used in the auto industry. Most on-board navigation software will be included as a feature by smartphone manufacturers and preloaded onto the device. To this end, OEM or preloaded on-board navigation will be the largest segment of the overall market for on-board smartphone navigation, driven mainly by Nokia.

Navigation applications also can be downloaded by the smartphone user after the device is purchased, a model iSuppli terms as aftermarket on-board smartphone navigation. While the segment is much smaller, aftermarket on-board smartphone navigation is expected to get a big boost in 2010 given that Nokia made available its Ovi Map with turn-by-turn navigation a free download earlier this year. More than 10 million Ovi Map navigation applications were downloaded in the first quarter, although download volume in the second quarter will decline because Nokia already has preloaded the navigation application on all of its smartphones.

Most of the paid aftermarket on-board activities are currently on the Apple iPhone given that navigation is not a preloaded app. To date, the iPhone accounts for nearly 50% market share of the total number of aftermarket on-board navigation sales, estimated at more than 2.9 million applications in 2009.

A large opportunity

Such numbers offer considerable opportunity for navigation software companies. And because Apple gets 30% of the navigation app retail value, the business model also benefits Apple significantly. In 2010, the iPhone on-board navigation market is forecasted at 5.8 million units with an average price of at least US$50 per app, which translates into around US$290 million in retail value or approximately US$87 million for Apple.

In contrast, Nokia receives no revenue for its preloaded Ovi Map navigation software. Because Nokia owns its map supplier, Navteq, Nokia can afford to give away a free navigation program. Other smart phone companies will also need a low-cost map source to compete with Nokia's free navigation application.

The increasing availability of low-cost maps will allow many smartphone manufacturers to offer free preloaded on-board navigation software as the open-source maps expand their coverage. Such availability means that aftermarket on-board navigation will see a declining market share in smart phones.

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Symbian^3 – Main Applications and Features Tweet

Mobile-review have posted an article on the Main Applications and Features of Symbian^3. Here is their final conclusion.

A lot of effort has been put in the S^3 to optimize the code and its work speed. Compared to the fifth edition of the S60 platform, everything appears several times faster, which is a great advantage. In addition, the increased RAM size allows one to run a dozen of applications and keep them active in the memory after that, which is another advantage.

As for the disadvantages, the S^3 is none other than an evolutionary development of S60 5th edition with a few minor features added (e.g. an updated player, single tap, pinch-to-zoom, HDMI output, several widget desktops). The situation is analogous to the Android updates from version 2.0 to 2.2 through 2.1, which happened within half a year or slightly more than that. What was added is a new gallery with support for geo-tags (version 2.1) plus minor updates to other functions, as well as extra speed in version 2.2. It took Symbian about two years to do exactly the same.

Unfortunately, the browser didn't undergo any significant changes and yet remains Symbian's weak spot, as well as the icon appearance, interface and its animation. The widgets and the way the desktops are organized are both beneath criticism, too. The developers must have concentrated on the unsuccessful Nokia N97 experience overlooking more fruitful solutions. Does the interface bring anything new to the market? No it doesn't. Are there any comparative advantages? There are none. For example, by adopting the idea of a video editor from the Samsung i8910, Nokia did add extra functionality to the S^3. Yet that is a single example of such successful adoption, there's hardly any other to mention. Improving the music player to the level of 2007's Apple iPhone can't be considered an advantage; it's an attempt to catch up with the competitor but not to claim the leadership.

I can come up with many other such attempts. Yet the final conclusion will remain the same. The S^3 appears an intermediate version of the platform unfortunately, one that has been delayed several times. What is presented in the end, has been available in other OS' for a long time, Symbian is just trying to catch up with the competition (e.g. the newly released social services in the phonebook could be seen in the N97 prototypes two years ago). For the Nokia fans who are satisfied with S60 5th edition it is a great improvement (it's faster, more stable, adds some new features), but for the whole market the platform comes out outdated, both in terms of its interface and many inbuilt software capabilities. It is functionally inferior to iOS 4 (e.g. in terms of games, social services, interface, e-mail functionality, amount of third-party software), Android (e.g. in terms of interface, extra phonebook and calendar features), Bada (e.g. in terms of interface, Social Hub functionality, etc.). Unfortunately, the number of updates in this version of Symbian is not enough to qualify for its own name; Nokia used to call such updates Feature Packs. Now the company is trying to make a splash since it is lacking resources and that is all it's got. All the effort has been put into S^4. However, taking into account the fact that the latter is based on S^3 to some extent, the company won't be able to build a new platform from scratch. Nokia is also dissipating its energy on MeeGo, which doesn't leave much chance for improving the services and platforms. All those observations put together provide the necessary justification for the meager Symbian update that we have.

The S^3 platform is a real gift to the competition from Nokia itself. Products based on S^3 will be widely advertized and have huge sales, which should have an impact on the product generations to come after them. Let me explain that. Having bought a phone with the outdated interface, the customers will soon get acquainted with the alternative interfaces and OS functionalities. And Symbian will only lose from such comparison, even in the low-end. There's no need even to mention the new Android version due at the end of the year. The new Symbian is inferior to the already existing solutions.

In addition to the traditional forum discussion option, we have prepared a questionnaire, in which you can personally evaluate the level of improvement in S^3. I believe it to be an objective measure of whether the new Symbian platform is bliss or miss. The Symbian and Nokia people will have an opportunity to get your feedback and draw conclusions otherwise unavailable to them due to their firm belief that the Nokia name can be selling products for years by itself, without having to make major improvements to those. It will also be a measure of how objective our editing team and I personally are. That is why I would like to kindly ask you to spend five minutes to answer the questionnaire and write a few lines on the forum. I don't ask for that often but will appreciate your time and opinion. Thank you in advance.

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Apple sells 3 million iPads Tweet

CUPERTINO, Calif. – Apple says it has sold 3 million iPads less than three months after the new device went on sale.

The touch-screen tablet computer launched on April 3 in the U.S. and began selling last month in Asia and Europe. Apple Inc. plans to roll out the device in nine more countries in July.

The company has not broken out sales by region.

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[Netbuk] Of acer Of aspire Of one Of d260 from Windows 7 and Android Tweet

The corporation Of acer presents new [netbuk] Of acer Of aspire Of one Of d260, which combines in itself thin and light housing, to 8 hours of off-line operation, optimum productivity and the universal possibilities of connection.

Thin (only 24 mm) and light - 1,25 kgf for the models with 6- TI by cell battery, Aspire Of one Of d260 is equipped with the display Of acer Of crystalBrite WSVGA with the size of 28 cm (10,1 inches), with the permission of 1024x600 of points and with the relationship of sides 16: 9.

Aspire Of one Of d260 is completed by the new processors Of intel Of atom N455/N450, [chipsetom] Of mobile Of intel NM10 Of express, to 2 Gb of memory DDR3. The graphic adapter Of intel Of graphics Of media Of accelerator 3150 with 64 mb. of video memory supports Microsoft Of directX 9 and guarantees a good mapping of graphic files. [Netbuk] can be equipped with hard drive with capacity to 250 Gb, and also with built-in multifunctional [kardriderom].

Aspire Of one Of d260 is let out with several options of the connection: Wi-Fi CERTIFIED, Ethernet or by modem 3G. Also it is possible to use the high-speed transfer of [media]- files or documents with the aid of the optional adapter Of bluetooth of 3.0+HS. Furthermore, the wireless technology Of acer Of signalUp provides the improved possibilities of transfer and reception, and the technology Of acer Of inviLink Of nplify ensures the simultaneous the processing of several files of large volume.

The built-in digital microphone and the Web- camera Of crystalEye, optimized for the work in the weakly-illuminated accomodations make it possible to comfortably associate in on-line chat rooms or the video conferences, and to also take photograph. Also, as the option, Aspire Of one Of d260 can be equipped with the operating system Of android, which works alternately with the operating system Of microsoft Windows 7. after neglecting the operating system Of android, user will be able to begin the Internet -[serfing] or to verify its mailbox after only 15 seconds after the switching on of [netbuka].

One charging ensures 8 hours of off-line operation. Aspire Of one Of d260 is supplied in the complete set with the net power unit Of acer Of miniGo, which less both by 34% more easily in comparison with the usual power units and by third also reduces the period of charging. Furthermore, power unit is supplied with the optional interchangeable forks for the connection to the electric brushes at any point of peace.

Aspire Of one Of d260 is proposed into four color versions - black, purple, pink and dark gray. Recommended retail price Of acer Of aspire Of one Of d260 - from 10 990 rubles.

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Google Maps for Android Helps You Find the Right Place, Catch a Train, and Add Latitude Friends Tweet

Hot off the presses, Google Maps for Android version 4.3 has added a couple new features to help you quickly choose the right place to grab dinner, catch the next train, and find friends to add in Latitude.

Have you ever had to make a split decision for dinner plans while on the go? Now, you can see a snapshot of what people are saying about places right on search result pages. Instead of poring through full reviews, you can start by looking at what the most frequently mentioned aspects about a place are, such as food, service, atmosphere, or anything else people keep mentioning. Just like on Place Pages for your computer, the color-coded bar gives an overview of how positively people are talking about any individual aspect. Tap one to see more details like the actual review snippets. Whether you’re looking for top-notch service or a vibrant ambiance, you can now pick just the right place to go.

You’ll also find a new addition to public transit station pages: upcoming schedules. Select any transit station icon directly from the map and open its page by tapping the window. You’ll find a handy list of the next departure times for any subways, trains, or buses that are leaving from that station where transit info is available.

In Google Latitude, we wanted to make it even easier for you to find friends and family with whom you’d like to share your location. Right at the bottom of your Latitude friend list, you’ll be able to quickly start sharing your location with long lost friends, loved ones, and others from your Google Contacts. Add any suggested friends by tapping the + icon and sending them a sharing request. Tap the x and they’ll be dropped from your suggested friends list. Don’t worry -- you can always add them later by choosing “Add friends” from the Latitude menu.

Get the latest version of Maps by searching for Google Maps in Android Market from Android 1.6+ phones. If you’re reading this on your phone, just tap here. Version 4.3 is available in all the countries and languages where Maps is currently available.

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Krashlander Tech Preview #3 Tweet

This is the 3rd tech preview of my latest game, Krashlander. In this video, I'm testing the landscape system for the game. The little gray dots show the collidable part of the landscape.
This video also shows my first crack at what the Krashlander character is going to look like. I am pretty happy with the look. I'd love to know what others think.

To follow dev progress for this game, follow my blog (www.farseergames.com/blog) or follow on Twitter (FarseerGames).

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Google Chrome Invite Indonesia Improve Local Existence Tweet

To encourage the use of Indonesia's Chrome browser, Google does not just translate all the menus are in Indonesian language. Google also encourages the development of local content in the browser is uniquely Indonesian.

How? Chrome browser feature seems to have named the extension that allows anyone to add additional applications. We have dozens of Indonesian special applications that can be used as an extension of Google Chrome.

One application provides direct navigation menu to access the latest news updates from Kompas.com. Google Chrome users who install the extension could mngintip teraktual news without having to open a new page or tab and type the address Kompas.com. Only by know-click the icon at the top right of your browser will display a list of recent articles in the column and select the channel and stay attractive for display in a new tab.

Other extensions in the form of a theme to change the background image browser Chrome. There is now some theme like idol figures Persija striker Bambang Pamungkas, artist Dian Sastrowardoyo, cartoon characters Benny & Mice, as well as the Sumatran tiger theme bautan WWF. There is also information fil from Cineplex, Forums, and Kapanlagi.

"We want this extension continues to grow into the thousands over and over again," said Andrew McGlinchey, Head of Product Management Google Southeast Asia on the sidelines of a press conference the launch of Google Chrome version of Indonesia in Jakarta, Tuesday (06/22/2010).

According to Andrew McGlinchey, support for local content is one key to success selaun browser speed, practicality, and safety. Google also has to make Indonesia as one of the important markets today.

"Pertunbuhan Internet users in Indonesia is very high and is still much we can do here," he said. Every time new product launches, continued Andrew McGlinchey, Google will attempt to bring in the local version to potential markets such as Indonesia.

Google user growth in Indonesia was recognized very high. Andrew claims, the number of users of Google services in Indonesia are still growing double digits every year without mentioning the exact amount.

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Review Sony Ericsson Yendo Smartphone First Walkman Touch Sailing Tweet

Not to be outdone by its competitors in the segment of music phones, Sony Ericsson also end up using the touch screen on the Walkman phone for the first time. Sony Ericsson Yendo name. Her presence was announced on Monday (6/21/2010).

The experience of enjoying music will be more stylish with a touch screen like using a smart phone, let alone Sony Ericsson Yendo use user interface (UI) is unique with the four corners of navigation that has been used on the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini and Mini Pro. The difference, Mini and Mini Xperia X10 Pro uses the Android operating system, while artificial Yendo using proprietary platform of Sony Ericsson.

"Here we reconcile the UI four corners of the popular and successful on the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Walkman phone experience that has won awards. Now consumers have the unique experience of Entertainment Communications," said Djunadi Satrio, Head of Marketing Sony Ericsson Indonesia, in broadcast press.

Features about the music, no doubt about the Walkman anymore. Crystal clear voice quality is guaranteed with high quality headset. Ease of enjoying music is also supported various flagship Walkman features like TrackID Touch to track pieces of songs from a tone that sounded just with one touch, MediaGo to synchronize with a computer list of songs, and PlayNow for access to your favorite songs online. The headset also supports a standard 3.5mm stereo jack.

Not only for listening to music, Sony Ericsson Yendo also provides applications that Facebook and Twitter has been able to upload photos directly from your smart phone. Send e-mail and SMS is also more practical to navigate the four corners.

Interestingly, a 720 Mhz processor or have above average smart phone. Sony Ericsson Yendo equipped with 2.6-inch display and 2 megapixel camera and supports GSM GPRS / EDGE networks. This product will be coming soon begin the fourth quarter of 2010 with a choice of blue, green, orange, pink and white.

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Vivaz phone will Facilitate Xperia X10 Tweet

Two widescreen phones that will be devoted to class entertainment devices will be provided by Sony Ericsson as well as earlier this year. Each Xperia X10, Android-based phone made by Google and will be accompanied by Vivaz, Symbian mobile platform that supports HD video (high definition) 720p.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 has announced since November 2009 and then, but until now not been available in the market. The news in early February 2010, the X10 will start circulating in various countries.

While Vivaz is the latest mobile phone communications both within the family entertainment that will be marketed in the first half of 2010. With Sony Ericsson Vivaz communication really become an entertainment with high-quality HD video that allows consumers to produce and broadcast their best experience with the latest video capture and sharing features.

Not only record video with high quality format. The result of these recordings can be enjoyed through a 3.2 inch screen. In fact, the video can be instantly shared on the internet via YouTube via WiFi or 3.5G network.

An open platform also allows users to personalize their entertainment experience by downloading the application through the Symbian Developer Community and PlayNow.

"With Sony Ericsson Vivaz, we have created a phone that can capture spontaneous moments in high quality video and upload to the web expressions to share with the world," said Djunadi Satrio, Head of Marketing Sony Ericsson, in a release.

He said Sony Ericsson Vivaz features with a new design philosophy that is 'curvature of the human', which for the first time was introduced by Xperia X10. Design like this is going to be a consistent feature of the Sony Ericsson portfolio forward.

Their color with a target disesuaiakn entertainment market. Vivaz will be available in Indonesia from the first quarter of 2010 in a choice of silver, black, blue, red. About the price, wait time.

Here are the main specifications of the Sony Ericsson Vivaz:

- The operating system Symbian S60 5th edition
- 720MHz processor
- 8.1 megapixel camera with face and smile detection
- Supports 3.5 G network via UMTS HSPA
- Wi-Fi
- Social networking - Facebook and Twitter applications
- Location-based services of A-GPS
- Touch screen display nHD 16.9, 16 million color, 3.2-inch, 640 x 360 pixels nHD
- 75 MB internal memory and 8 GB microSD memory card
- Measuring 107 x 52 x 12.5 mm
- Weight 97 grams

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Name Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Has Significant Meaning Tweet

You may feel a bit behind in the "chase" the progress of the smart phone. How could they not, after the Sony Ericsson Xperia X1 and X2, suddenly has emerged X10. Where the X3 series until X9?

Apparently, the Sony Ericsson election X10 names have special meanings. "X10 is a powerful figure, which illustrates perfection," said Hirokazu Ishisuka, Corporate Vice President, Head of Asia Pacific Region from Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications, in the event Sony Ericsson Media Conference 2010 in Singapore, Tuesday (09/03/2010).

Do not be surprised also if the X10 does not use the Windows Mobile operating system such as X1 and X2, but the Android OS. This could not be linked to one another.

"Xperia is providing such a unique experience for consumers. He is not bound by a specific platform, and that's not why we launched the Xperia," said Peter Ang, vice-president of Marketing, Asia Pacific Region, Sony Ericsson Mobile Communications.

The uniqueness of these products is on providing the best user experience. In addition to X10, with the signature application Android phone from Sony Ericsson, is actually still there X5 series that offers a transparent screen. Unfortunately, this series did not enter Indonesia.

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Android Sony Ericsson All Classes Will Rise Tweet

Sony Ericsson will update the software on all Android smartphone platform in the third quarter of 2010. Three types of artificial Android smartphone Sony Ericsson Xperia each X10, X10 Xperia Mini, Mini Pro and Xperia X10.

All three types of phones sold today still use the Android operating system 1.6. In the third quarter later, the phone will be sold into the market using Android 2.1. While not the latest, because there is Android 2.2, Android version 2.1 has better features.

"Smartphone XperiaTMX10, X10 and X10 mini mini pro will get software upgrades during its life cycle to support the performance and add new experiences to communicate and entertainment," said Sony Ericsson's press release, received Monday (6/21/2010).

With these upgrades, Xperia X10 so you can record HD video. Toward the end of the year will also be upgraded so the next Xperia X10 devices can connect wirelessly with television sets and enhance application and Mediascape Timescape.

Xperia X10 is a major smartphone Xperia collections in the circuit and has a 1.8 megapixel camera and 4-inch screen which makes multimedia creations and impressions are the most superior in its class. Xperia X10 and X10 Mini Pro Mini to reach a broader market needs to stay focused on entertainment.

Yet there is no certainty whether Sony Ericsson will also serve this software upgrade for devices that have been sold. Technically, it might be done.

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Axioo Curriculum Program Generate IT Expert Tweet

Competence of information technology not only from the knowledge gained in school, but also based on flying hours with a direct jump into the field. The reason this is the basis of the commencement of Axioo Curriculum Program (ACP) which aims to help high school students in vocational fields of information technology to prepare themselves before entering employment.

This program is a form of corporate responsibility for the education of Indonesia and also part of the development of industry and education partners to support vocational schools in order to produce graduates who are qualified, skilled, and ready to use to meet the needs of skilled manpower in various industries.

By following this program, students are expected to have a competitive advantage through a process of transformation of knowledge (knowledge acquired at school) into a working knowledge (the combination of theoretical science that is applied to real cases in the field).

"There is no other way, students will experience this transformation process through hours of flying, which is directly involved in a real IT job, feel directly how he must remain innovative and find problem solving when working in conditions under pressure," the statement in a press release Axioo.

ACP is not the usual training. This program is in addition to providing appropriate educational information technology industry competency standards, students will also receive training in business units that are available or internship opportunities in the group of companies Axioo so get real experience in customer service and after sales service.

Pascapendidikan and training, the learners will face the graduation exam, and can only be passed if they are able to meet the required competency standards. The best graduates will have the opportunity to jump in group Axioo company or another company in need.

To run this program, authorized distributor Axioo took in Indonesia, PT Tera Data Indonusa. As an initial project, in collaboration with CMS Axioo MedikaCom, Bandung and its local partner dealers Mitra Abadi Computer.

Since 2005 Axioo is a manufacturer of laptops that use the original brand from Indonesia. Currently Axioo has even penetrated the broader market in various countries of Southeast Asia and Europe.

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A Million Users Strong, Google Voice Opens To All Tweet

When Google launches new services, they often gets a lot of hype (see: Wave, Buzz). Unfortunately, they don’t always live up to that hype (see: Wave, Buzz). But one service that Google launched last year definitely has: Google Voice. Sadly, it has only been open to those with invites. But starting today, it is open to all.

Google Voice started as GrandCentral, a startup launched in 2006 to revolutionize phone management on the web. Google quickly snapped it up in 2007 for over $50 million. For the next two years, it went through a metamorphosis. During that time, some wondered if it was yet another service that Google bought and let die. But in 2009, it emerged as the Google Voice butterfly.

The “early preview” of Google Voice that Google unveiled last year has since undergone a number of changes. Notably, SMS now works better, a Chrome extension makes it simple to keep on top of everything, and there’s a great mobile web app. Most importantly though, Google Voice now works seamlessly with all Android-based mobile phones. The solution is brilliant — and was the central figure in Google’s falling out with Apple (after they rejected the native Google Voice app).

There are also some features we’re still waiting for — such as full number portability and a desktop app (which may be scrapped now).

Google says that there are now over one million people actively using the service. You can expect that number to balloon now that anyone can go to the site and sign up.

In fact, why are you still reading this? Go sign up (well, if you’re in the U.S. – yes, it’s still U.S.-only). After all, according to the chart below, Google Voice is the pinnacle of human communication.

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Tribal DDB Canada Hires New Creative Director Tweet

Louis-Philippe Tremblay leaves New York to lead Tribal DDB Toronto.

TORONTO -- Tribal DDB Canada, the integrated digital and interactive marketing arm of DDB Canada, is pleased to announce that Louis-Philippe (LP) Tremblay has joined the Toronto office as creative director to lead the agency's award-winning creative department.

"LP brings depth and breadth to the role having grown up in the digital space and rising to the top amongst leading integrated agencies around the world," says Andrew McCartney, managing director, Tribal DDB Toronto. "His greatest strength is his ability to champion inherently social creative ideas that generate strong brand engagement. This strength will benefit our clients through digital marketing campaigns and solutions that perform; driving strong results through consumer participation and sharing within their networks."

Previously, Tremblay worked at Wieden+Kennedy London, AKQA in San Francisco and Sid Lee in Montreal. Most recently he was with JWT in New York as creative director for global creative work on Microsoft. Tremblay has delivered world-class digital and social creative to a wide range of clients, including: Nike, Nokia, MGM Grand, X-box, Coca-Cola, Cirque du Soleil, Red Bull, Saputo and more.

"I wanted to be a part of the fully integrated offering that Tribal DDB and DDB Canada provides," says Tremblay. "They're one of the most respected agency networks in Canada and are known for delivering fun, clever and highly effective work. On top of that, they've attracted a team of really smart, creative people, without egos, and that's just my style."

Well recognized for his work, Tremblay has garnered awards from international and domestic shows such as Cannes Lions, One Show Pencils, Communications Arts and the Digital Marketing Awards.

About Tribal DDB Canada

Established in 2001, Tribal DDB Canada is the integrated digital and interactive marketing group of DDB Canada, the most creatively acclaimed, internationally recognized marketing communications agency in Canada. Tribal DDB Canada provides clients with effective digital solutions and creative Web strategies that build their brands online. It has offices in Vancouver and Toronto and is a member agency of the Tribal DDB Worldwide network, which has 56 offices spanning 36 countries throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia Pacific.

About Tribal DDB Worldwide

Tribal DDB Worldwide (www.tribalddb.com) an Advertising Age A-List Agency, is headquartered in New York and includes 56 offices spanning 38 countries throughout the Americas, Europe and Asia-Pacific region. The first digital agency to win the Grand Prix in Film for Philips Cinema 21:9 at the International Advertising Festival at Cannes in 2009, Tribal DDB was also the first digital agency to ever win Global Agency Network of the Year from Advertising Age in 2007. In 2005, Tribal DDB was named Interactive Agency of the Year by Adweek and the Cannes International Advertising Festival, where it took home the most Lions and the Cyber Grand Prix. Tribal DDB Worldwide is part of Omnicom Group's (NYSE: OMC) DDB Worldwide.

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AT&T Wins Frost & Sullivan 2010 Product Leadership of the Year Award for Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Services North America Tweet

T&T Business Continuity Services Excel in Functionality, Innovation, Value, Quality, and Acceptance.

With the reality of man-made and natural disasters, businesses and organizations across the U.S. are responding more to the need for business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) planning. Communication service providers (CSPs) with the most well-defined BC/DR portfolios are looking to take on a greater role in enterprise BC/DR, especially in cases where they are the primary network provider, according to Frost & Sullivan.

AT&T* has been awarded the Frost & Sullivan 2010 Product Leadership of the Year Award in Business Continuity/Disaster Recovery Services North America, recognized for its business continuity services features and functionality, innovation, acceptance in the marketplace, customer value, and quality. This award is based on Frost & Sullivan’s recent research of CSP BC/DR strategies and portfolios, in which the CSP that best fulfills the role is AT&T.

“Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery plans are about business survivability. In the case of a disruption, large or small, BC/DR needs to address topics, including technology, organizational decision-making, workflow continuity, and communication,” said Lynda Stadtmueller, Senior Research Analyst, Business Communications, Frost & Sullivan. “In defining its portfolio, AT&T has taken a broad, comprehensive view of BC/DR, offering a wide range of valuable services as well as professional consulting services and guidelines that help a company identify critical business processes that go beyond IT.”

“AT&T excels in educating the enterprise space on the risks and need for BC/DR planning and offering services that match its customers’ needs, risk tolerance, and budget.”

AT&T offers a wide array of business continuity services, encompassing disaster planning, vulnerability management, recovery preparedness, and communications readiness. AT&T Business Continuity Services are comprehensive, providing enterprises with business-impact analysis, risk assessments, enterprise hosting, cloud computing, application management services, a full continuum of storage solutions, high-availability network solutions and network, and IT security services.

AT&T also conducts several Network Disaster Recovery (NDR) exercises a year – the next one planned for July 13 – 14 in San Jose. These exercises simulate major disasters, and involve rolling out dozens of equipment-filled trucks that act as AT&T’s mobile central offices, satellite transponders, and cell towers. They are designed to test, refine, and strengthen AT&T’s business continuity and disaster recovery services in order to minimize network downtime. By simulating large-scale disasters and network service disruptions, AT&T can apply and refine best practices for rapidly restoring communications to government and business customers.

Additionally, AT&T recently released the results of its annual study1 on business continuity and disaster recovery preparedness for U.S. businesses in the private sector, now in its ninth consecutive year. The study found that businesses across the U.S. are responding more to the need for business continuity planning in which 83% of organizations responding to the survey have a business continuity plan in place, up 14% in the past five years.

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Digma PF-703: the photo-framework for the photographs Tweet

Digital photo-framework Of digma PF-703 - simplest on the functionality in a model number TM Of digma. Digma PF-703 with the screen of 7 inches (permission of 480[kh]234) supports the reproduction only of digital photographs - budgetary version without the additional options (function of the reproduction of audio and video of files in this model it is absent).

Device executed in the black thin housing with the glossy frontal panel makes possible to show photograph for friends and associates, after connecting the function of the reproduction of slide- show with different effects of passage.

To reproduce the digital of [kontent] is possible with the aid of the external maps of the memory Of secure Of digital, Multi Of media Of card and Memory of stick, which are established in the special slot. To load photographs is possible and through the interface USB 2.0, after connecting the photo-framework to PK. Control knobs are carried out to the rear panel of the device (panel du it is absent).

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What is Google Voice? Tweet

Google Voice gives you more control over your phone calls. With Google Voice, you get one number for all your phones, cheap international calls, voicemail like email, and more, for free! (US only)
Learn more at http://www.google.com/voice

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Wi-Fi Adoption in Healthcare Growing at 60% Tweet

The uptake of Wi-Fi within healthcare has grown at more than 60% over the past 12 months in both wireless local area network and Wi-Fi RTLS (Real-Time Locations Systems) deployments, and high double-digit growth is expected to continue for at least the medium term.

Other wireless technologies being adopted and deployed in healthcare including cellular M2M and wearable wireless sensors have also seen significant growth over the past 12 months.

Wireless communications continue to be adopted in healthcare applications ranging from Wi-Fi networks to wearable sensors that wirelessly transmit a patient’s condition to monitoring applications.

“Wi-Fi adoption has helped overcome initial concerns about complexity and reliability of wireless within healthcare,” says ABI Research principal analyst Jonathan Collins “The growing number of wireless technologies and wireless applications being developed, piloted and deployed within healthcare further underline the level of interest in using wireless to improve the flexibility and efficiency of healthcare services around the world."

The technologies tracked by ABI Research’s Wireless Healthcare Research Service include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, Low-Energy Bluetooth, ZigBee, 802.15.4 and proprietary low power RF offerings across applications such as WLAN, personal monitoring, disease management, assisted living and telepresence.

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Exclusive: Motorola Droid 2 / Droid X Live Wallpaper Tweet

The new live wallpaper which will ship with the Droid X and Droid 2

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Mentor Graphics Introduces the New Mentor Embedded Linux Platform Tweet

Mentor Graphics releases commercial Linux® platform, Mentor Embedded™ Linux.

The acquisition of Embedded Alley one year ago, followed by the alliance between Freescale Semiconductor and Mentor Graphics, and a similar alliance with NetLogic Microsystems over two months ago, has resulted in the release of Mentor Embedded’s first commercial Linux® platform, Mentor Embedded™ Linux.

The release, initially supporting Freescale’s QorIQ and PowerQUICC Power Architecture processors, is a highly streamlined and fully integrated platform that assists development teams as they move seamlessly from evaluation on reference boards to development on custom-designed hardware.

Mentor Embedded Linux offers new opportunities for customers to develop more customized applications, fully compatible with open source packages, with no vendor lock-in and greater reliability while accelerating overall design development time.

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Apple Sells Three Million iPads in 80 Days Tweet

CUPERTINO, California—Apple® announced that it sold its three millionth iPad™ yesterday, just 80 days after its introduction in the US. iPad is a revolutionary and magical product that allows users to connect with their apps, content and the Internet in a more intimate, intuitive and fun way than ever before.

“People are loving iPad as it becomes a part of their daily lives,” said Steve Jobs, Apple’s CEO. “We’re working hard to get this magical product into the hands of even more people around the world, including those in nine more countries next month.”

Developers have created over 11,000 exciting new apps for iPad that take advantage of its Multi-Touch™ user interface, large screen and high-quality graphics. iPad will run almost all of the more than 225,000 apps on the App Store, including apps already purchased for your iPhone® or iPod touch®.

Users can browse the web, read and send email, enjoy and share photos, watch HD videos, listen to music, play games, read ebooks and much more, all using iPad’s revolutionary Multi-Touch user interface. iPad is 0.5 inches thin and weighs just 1.5 pounds—thinner and lighter than any laptop or netbook—and delivers up to 10 hours of battery life.*

*Battery life depends on device settings, usage and other factors. Actual results vary.

Apple ignited the personal computer revolution with the Apple II, then reinvented the personal computer with the Macintosh. Apple continues to lead the industry with its award-winning computers, OS X operating system, and iLife, iWork and professional applications. Apple leads the digital music revolution with its iPods and iTunes online store, has reinvented the mobile phone with its revolutionary iPhone and App Store, and has recently introduced its magical iPad which is defining the future of mobile media and computing devices.

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life:) it proposes two weeks of free contact in ICQ Tweet

Ukrainian operator of the mobile connection of life:) it reported the beginning of the assignment of subscription to the service “Of [laym]” until July 15, also, during 14 days to associate in popular Messengers the Internet, without paying the cost of monthly subscription.

“[Laym]” from life:) - these are the possibility for all subscribers of operator to be copied with the friends and the familiar in most popular Messengers - ICQ, MSN and Yahoo with the aid of any cell phone. Furthermore, as operator reports, its service “Of [laym]” evolved - if earlier it was possible to use only through WAP, then now it was accessible also through the Internet.

For the connection [k] “Of [laym]” it is necessary to visit to the portal wap.lifebox.com.ua from the cell phone, to pass to the page of service “[Laym]”, to introduce the number of telephone and super-password and to confirm order.

Pay for the service - 10 [grn] per month (VAT and without the collection in pF, 1$~7,9 of [grn]). Also is paid the volume of transmitted and taken given through the point of access Internet.

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Androideroids (rough cut) Tweet

Androideroids is a prototype multiplayer game that uses Android phones as adhoc game controllers. The phones have a general purpose LANPad application on them that connects to the host and receives a "surface" SWF. This SWF dictates the mobile interaction, including sending and receiving data from the host, displaying a first person view on the game, and playing sounds that are specific to the player.

More info: gskinner.com/blog/archives/2010/06/androideroids.html
Twitter: twitter.com/gskinner/

Androideroids (rough cut) from Grant Skinner on Vimeo.

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Clarion and Nokia Team Up on Connected Car Technology Tweet

TOKYO -- Clarion Co., Ltd., a global leader in car audio and electronics, and Nokia Corporation, the world's leading mobile device producer announced that they are collaborating on Terminal Mode, a technology that will enable a totally new way of mobile devices and car infotainment systems to seamlessly work together. Both companies say this collaboration will further boost the development of next-generation smart car infotainment systems.

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Through this partnership Clarion aims to develop the smartphone interface that Nokia and Consumer Electronics for Automotive, CE4A are proposing as industry standard, as well as to build an application service business for in-car devices utilizing the Ovi Store application service by Nokia. Clarion is also targeting accelerated development and greater commercial dominance of in-car information systems for the Europe and North America markets where Nokia has a strong presence, as well as China and other emerging markets.

"By integrating the Terminal Mode technology into in-car information systems such as car navigation developed by Clarion, we will be able to bring to customers the vast array of applications and services available to smartphones on in-car devices. The integration of in-car devices with smartphones will provide better user experiences for consumers and lead to radical changes in in-car information systems," says Tatsuhiko Izumi, president of Clarion.

"Through a stronger collaboration with Nokia and NAVTEQ, which supplies map information for our car navigation systems in overseas markets, it will be possible to utilize smartphone functions and services for in-car information system functions and support services such as intelligent transport systems (ITS), advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS), and navigation coordination.

"Nokia believes that Terminal Mode is an ideal base for industry innovation, allowing existing and new kinds of services to be extended into the car," says Vesa Luiro, Automotive Director at Nokia. "We are already committed to collaboration with the automotive industry and this alliance with Clarion will further improve the user experience in the car and enable consumers to access their favorite internet services and smartphone applications, wherever they are."

About Clarion

Clarion Co., Ltd., headquartered in Tokyo, has been a consolidated subsidiary of Hitachi Group since 2007. An international leader in car audio and electronics since 1940, Clarion is involved in the research, development, engineering, design, manufacturing, sales and marketing of vehicle entertainment, navigation, communications and security products for the automotive and recreational vehicle environments. Clarion has over 10,000 employees worldwide and 12 factories in 10 countries, with marketing and sales affiliates in Europe, North and South America, Asia and Australia. Clarion is located on the web at www.clarion.com.

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Location Labs Launches Location-as-a-Service Platform Tweet

Helps Mobile Application Developers Build Geofencing and Other Location 2.0 Services.

SAN FRANCISCO -- Location Labs Inc. announces the launch of its Location-as-a-Service Platform today, providing location APIs for developers to build next-generation location features in their applications. The platform is a product of many decades of cumulative research by the company's UC Berkeley PhD-heavy engineering team, led by Chief Technology Officer, Dr. Scott Hotes.

"The continuous stream of location data now available on many smartphone devices presents both a tremendous opportunity as well as a unique challenge to mobile developers," noted Tasso Roumeliotis, CEO of Location Labs. "We have created useful tools that help developers capitalize on the power of background processing of location data on multiple platforms."

The Location Labs Platform includes the following services for developers:

* Geofencing Service: Allows developers to leverage background processing on smart phones to create location-based triggers for their applications. For example, developers can create a Geofence around a favorite place and automatically "check-in" subscribers when they enter the place.
* Universal Location Service: Allows developers to locate over 180MM devices in real time through a cloud-based API. There is no download required for the end user, and the service can locate ALL types of devices: both smartphones and non-smartphones.
* Location Privacy Service: Provides developers a simple set of user interface widgets that lets users control how their location is shared, offering end-user control and transparency in sharing location. The Location Labs Privacy Service lets users opt-in or out of location sharing via SMS, mobile web, or even a web portal. Leverages industry-standard OAuth for easy integration.


Developers across the board are already using Location Labs' services to enhance and build innovative location-based applications in a variety of vertical markets including social, marketing, gaming, and logistics tracking. Location-based applications continue to explode in popularity among smartphone users; in fact, as indicated by a recent Apple iTunes report, an estimated 12% of the apps in the iPhone® App Store had a location component.

"The Location Labs Geofencing Service made it incredibly easy to implement geofencing for the upcoming update to our iPhone application," reported Navneet Aron, founder and CEO of MobiQpons, Inc. "Our icon will automatically light up when the user is nearby a local coupon—it's going to add an entire new dimension to our application."

Matt Chasen, CEO and founder of transport marketplace uShip, is leveraging the Universal Location Service. "In a matter of weeks, we began displaying the locations of transporters so customers could track their shipments through a map on our website. And there was no need for truckers on uShip to install or download an app on their devices—they simply opted-in for it to start working. Ultimately, uShip tracking has been a huge hit with all of our members."

Access to Location Lab's Location-as-a-Service Platform is currently in private beta and is available by invitation only. Public availability of the platform is expected in Q3, 2010. If you would like to request an invitation to the private beta, or would like to be notified when the platform is made public, visit: http://www.location-labs.com/signUpForm.php.

About Location Labs

Location Labs, is the leader in Location-as-a-Service for mobile application developers. The company's location based services Platform helps developers leverage location information to help create intelligent location aware applications, while the company's Location Privacy Service allows consumers to set and control the kind of location information they share with these applications. The company's Platform supports both smart phones as well over 180MM other non- smart phones on the market today. Location Labs has strategic partnerships with AT&T, Sprint-Nextel, T-Mobile, Qualcomm, Intel, as well as a number of other global partners. The company has raised $26MM in venture financing, from Draper Fisher Jurvetson, BlueRun Ventures (formerly Nokia Venture Partners), QUALCOMM Ventures, Intel Capital, British Telecom and Mitsui Ventures. Location Labs was formerly operating as WaveMarket, Inc.

More information: http://www.location-labs.com

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Strativity Group, Customer Experience Firm Announce Expansion Tweet

Competitor joins US operation, New Canadian Office Opened.

ROCHELLE PARK, N.J. -- Strativity Group, a global customer experience research and consulting firm announce the expansion of its operation. The company hired Marc Mandel, former managing director of LASSA Partners, a competing firm which ceased to operate. Additionally, the company established a new Canadian presence led by Michael Boonstra, a seasoned customer experience executive.

"The addition of Marc Mandel to our team and the establishment of the Canadian office will enable Strativity to address the growing market demand for our proprietary service," said Lior Arussy, President of Strativity Group. "As the customer experience market starts to mature, there is a growing demand for a proven track record of delivering results, which is where Strativity plays," Arussy concluded.

Marc Mandel was the managing director of LASSA Partners a NJ based customer experience consulting firm. Mandel brings with him extensive experience in assisting Fortune 1000 companies in improving their customer experience. Prior to Lassa Partners, he worked at Clarabridge, a customer experience technology firm, and other technology companies.

Michael Boonstra is a seasoned executive with experience in assisting organizations through their customer experience transformation. He recently held positions with TELUS' business solutions organization.

Strativity's Canadian office address is:




Strativity Group


2 Bloor Street West Suite 700


Toronto, M4W 3R1


Canada


Phone 416-642-6308



The Canadian office expands Strativity Group's reach. Strativity also has a presence in US, England, Spain, Mexico and Brazil.

To learn more about Strativity Group, Inc. please visit www.Strativity.com.

About Strativity Group, Inc.

Strativity Group, Inc. is a global customer experience research and consulting firm that assists organizations with the creation of differentiating experiences and profitable customer relationships. Utilizing research, consulting, education and communication programs, Strativity creates and implements customer experience strategies for its clients. At the core of its methodology is the development of action plans that are used to drive organizational change.

Strativity Group, Inc. works with Global 2000 companies as well as emerging businesses around the world. Our clients include Akibia, American Management Association, AMO, Capital One, CATIC, Circle K, CA, Crowne Plaza Hotels & Resorts, Dimension Data, DVTEL, FedEx, Herbalife, ICMI, Honeywell, Jacada, Lockheed Martin, MTN, Nokia, Nordea, Orange, RightNow Technologies, Sage, SAP, Seagate Technology, Siemens, The Fund, University of Pennsylvania, Verint Systems, Wiley, Wyeth and Zain.

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911ETA Receives International Accolades and More Than $500,000 Towards Product Development Tweet

Local company recognized as a runner-up in NAVTEQ's prestigious Global LBS Challenge.

DENVER -- 911ETA (Emergency Traffic Alerts) was named second runner-up in the NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge. 911ETA is a Denver-based technology company, developing a system that would alert the motoring public about responding emergency vehicles. NAVTEQ is the leading global provider of maps, traffic and location data enabling navigation, location-based services and mobile advertising around the world. 911ETA was second runner-up out of nine finalists in a competition that received more than 200 entries.

B&C Electronic Engineering developed 911ETA after years of creating microprocessor-based controls for the embedded environment. Before starting B&C Electronic Engineering, its executives had extensive background working for emergency management and developing response policy for the Denver Fire Department. The combination of technology and emergency response lead B&C founders Juan Gutierrez and Carl Johnson to see a need for and conceive of 911ETA. Currently, 911ETA is in a pilot program with Denver West Metro Fire Department as the company continues to develop the product for a public launch.

"On average, response time of an emergency vehicle is increased by at least 43 seconds because of traffic delays. In an emergency, 43 seconds can be a lifetime. Plus, there are frequent accidents between responding emergency vehicles and drivers, creating unnecessary hazards. This technology is about public safety and saving lives," said Gutierrez. "The money we've won from the NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge will allow us to further develop this product and launch it sooner."

The nine finalist applications in the NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge were evaluated by a prominent panel of seven judges consisting of executives from leading wireless, technology and venture capital companies, including deCarta, HTC, Imagination Technologies, Intel, Microsoft Bing Maps, Sony Ericsson and Tanla.

The technology behind 911ETA is patent pending and leverages GPS technology to inform the motoring public of responding emergency vehicles in the area. When fully functional, the system will alert drivers via GPS, smartphones, and Personal Navigation Devices (PND) of any emergency vehicles responding to a call. Additionally, the system will reroute traffic around emergency scenes that are blocking streets or intersections. Ultimately, 911ETA will save drive time, fuel, greenhouse gases and most importantly, lives.

First launched in 2003, the NAVTEQ Global LBS Challenge is a worldwide competition conducted by NAVTEQ Network for Developers™ (NN4D), daring application developers around the world to build innovative location-based services (LBS) using dynamic positioning technology and NAVTEQ® maps. Integrating the accuracy and richness of NAVTEQ digital map data and LBS content facilitates the timely evolution of the next wave of location-aware applications. The Global LBS Challenge has become the premier event in the LBS industry for shining the spotlight on global LBS innovation and opportunity. Over 32 percent of the finalists from the past six years have gone on to receive venture capital funding or launch commercially-distributed applications. For more information on this year's competition, go to www.LBSChallenge.com.

About B&C Electronic Engineering

B&C Electronic Engineering, Inc., designs, engineers, and manufactures custom microprocessor-based controls for the embedded environment. For more than 25 years the company has brought innovative solutions to customers in the communications, car wash, and wireless devices industries. The company has developed and is preparing to launch 911ETA by the end of 2010. For more information, visit www.911ETA.com.

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Coveo Announces Next Webinar: Enterprise Search 2.0 - Enhancing User Adoption to Save Lives at Children's Hospital Boston Tweet

CHICAGO AND QUEBEC CITY,

WHAT:

Access to vital clinical care and institutional operations information is of paramount importance to Children's Hospital Boston, one of the largest pediatric medical centers in the U.S. Simply put, accessing the right information impacts children's lives.

During this live webinar, you'll learn about the process that Children's Hospital Boston is undertaking to enhance user access and adoption throughout its SharePoint and Intranet sites with a single, unified index.

You'll also hear how Children's Hospital is working with Coveo to provide critical, accurate information to its entire hospital staff, and how they advanced their strategy to Enterprise Search 2.0 with a laser focus on user adoption. Our speakers will also share best practices for increasing user adoption and examples of how other organizations are using Enterprise Search 2.0 capabilities to deliver value across the business.

WHO:

Shelley Norton, Head of Information Access Services, Children's Hospital Boston

Dominic Lajoie, VP of Services, Coveo

WHEN:

Tuesday, June 29, 2010

10:00 a.m. PDT/1:00 p.m. EDT

WHERE:

From your computer. As our guest, there is no cost to attend. Click here to register.

About Coveo

Coveo is a leader in enterprise search-powered solutions. The Coveo Enterprise Search Platform and Customer Information Access Solutions help organizations generate value from information and knowledge stored across the enterprise, in virtually any system, whether they reside in the cloud or on enterprise servers—all without moving data. Companies can also get started at no cost, with Coveo Expresso 2.0 Beta, Coveo's free, entry-level enterprise search solution.

With Coveo's unified indexing technology, companies gain an alternative to expensive system upgrades and integrations, and are able to harvest existing IT infrastructure while providing actionable insight into information and knowledge. Coveo helps companies to Stop Moving Data™ by combining structured and unstructured data from virtually any enterprise system into a central index, which is then accessed securely to drive more value through multiple business processes.

Coveo's more than 700 global implementations contribute to the success of, among many others, AmerisourceBergen, CA Technologies, Deloitte, GEICO, ESPN, Haley & Aldrich, Lockheed Martin, Odyssey America, P&G, Netezza, SNC-Lavalin, Sony Ericsson, IMS Health, SSQ Financial, and the U.S. Navy. Information and video demos are available at www.coveo.com.

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