Microsoft is preparing a 7-inch tablet Surface?

According to the newspaper Wall Street Journal, Microsoft is going to extend the series of plates Surface 7-inch model. Recall at this point series includes 10.6-inch tablet running Windows 8 (different versions). Previously, Microsoft was not planning to release a 7-inch tablet, but now, according to the source, still decided to create such a model, such as compact tablets were quite popular. Thus, the 7-inch tablet to compete Microsoft Surface, for example, and iPad mini Google Nexus 7. However, nothing is known about what features will be in the new device, and when exactly it will be available. Reported only that the new tablet could start producing by the end of this year. It is hoped that the 7-inch model will be cheaper than the current representatives of the line Surface.

GIGABYTE Aivia Neon: wireless mouse with laser pointer

GIGABYTE has announced an unusual computer mouse Aivia Neon. This wireless mouse can work as a laser pointer. According to the company, GIGABYTE Aivia Neon will be indispensable in making presentations. The new mouse uses a laser sensor with a resolution of 1200 DPI. When lifting GIGABYTE Aivia Neon from the surface is automatically activated spatial mouse. By pressing a special button in this mode, you can move the cursor. Or you can double-click the key spatial mouse, the cursor remains active. In this case, the function of the laser pointer can be used even without connecting the adapter to the computer.

In addition, pressing the brush mode spatial mouse, you can activate the brush. In this mode, hold the left mouse button, you can draw on any of the documents and web pages. To do this, you want to install the software Aivia Neon and enable the space mouse. If the software is not installed, pressing this button in Microsoft PowerPoint will be activated ballpoint pen, and if you press the mode is deactivated. Mouse dimensions are 105 x 57 x 37 mm, weight - 107 grams. There is no information on release dates and pricing model, it is hoped that it will be sold in Russia.

"Planshetofony" Samsung GALAXY Mega presented officially

Samsung Electronics has officially unveiled the device Samsung GALAXY Mega. They are, in her words, combine portability with a large screen smartphone and feature-rich tablet. Samsung GALAXY Mega 6.3 is equipped with a 6.3-inch touch screen and Samsung GALAXY Mega 5.8 - respectively, 5.8-inch. Both new products are running the operating system Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Support for the S-Pen stylus is not reported, it is obvious, the screen Samsung GALAXY Mega require finger control. The devices support multiple branded services Samsung: WatchON, Link, S Translator, S Travel, ChatON and so on. New smartphones will be available in May of this year, and at first they appear in Europe and Russia.

Features Samsung GALAXY Mega 6.3: 

• Cellular communications: LTE, HSPA +
• Processor: 1.7 GHz dual-core
• Operating system: Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
• Display: 6.3-inch, TFT, 720p
• Camera: 8 megapixel (main), 1.9-megapixel (front)
• Communications: Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n / ac (Wi-Fi Direct), Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, NFC, MHL
• Navigation: GPS + GLONASS
• Sensors: accelerometer, light, geomagnetic, distances, gyro
• Memory: 1.5 GB RAM, 8/16 GB of internal
• microSD-slot
• Battery: 3200 mAh
• Dimensions: 167,6 x88x8 mm
• Weight: 199 grams

Features Samsung GALAXY Mega 5.8:

• Cellular communications: HSPA +
• CPU: 1.4-GHz dual-core
• Operating system: Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
• Display: 5.8-inch, QHD, TFT  
• Camera: 8 megapixel (main), 1.9-megapixel (front)
• Communications: Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n (Wi-Fi Direct), Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0
• Wi-Fi a / b / g / n, WiFi Direct
• Navigation: GPS + GLONASS
• Sensors: accelerometer, light, geomagnetic, distances, gyro
• Memory: 1.5 GB RAM, 8 GB of internal
• microSD-slot
• Battery: 2600 mAh
• Dimensions: 162,6 x82, 4x9 mm
• Weight: 182 grams

The tablet-notebook Lenovo ThinkPad Helix released this month

It was learned that soon will go on sale laptop computer Lenovo ThinkPad Helix. This is a device with a 11.6-inch touchscreen IPS-display 1920 x 1080 pixels, which can be used as a tablet and as a notebook - thanks to a docking station with a QWERTY-keyboard. Now pre-orders for Lenovo ThinkPad Helix takes the Japanese unit of Lenovo and a number of retailers in the U.S. and Europe.

In one of the online stores in the cost of the device as claimed $ 1,700, and the sale period - the end of April. By the way, the company Lenovo has promised to establish the value in the region of $ 1,500. Among other characteristics of Lenovo ThinkPad Helix - processor Intel Ivy Bridge, the operating system Windows 8 Pro, 4 GB of RAM and a solid state drive up to 256GB. Tablet itself can work in standalone mode, up to 5 hours, and after the installation of the dock - up to 10 hours.

MegaFon to offer subscribers the 4G smartphone

The operator MegaFon announced that the first of the Russian operators offering voice services and high-speed mobile internet on smartphones while in the network 4G. In this case, the owners of devices with support for 4G coverage in the absence of the new standard will automatically be "adopted" MegaFon 3G/2G networks, and mobile internet access, voice services and SMS, so it may be. To take full advantage of high-speed data from your smartphone caller the option to connect to the Internet from MegaFon, designed to work in networks of the fourth generation. In the tariff line, depending on their needs, the customer can choose the appropriate option. Buy SIM-card from MegaFon, and a phone with support for 4G, can be in any of the company cabin communications operator, as well as the official online store. If the client already has a subscription MegaFon, it can free exchange their old SIM-card with the new 4G, with a phone number remains the same.

Poll of Prestigio, one of the participants - 3G-tablet!

We invite visitors to Mobile-Review to take part in the survey from the international brand Prestigio (represented in more than 70 countries). The purpose of the survey - to learn more about the tastes and preferences of today's users of mobile electronic gadgets. The information obtained will help in the creation of new devices and the development of softa.Sluchaynym among all the participants in the survey will be played tablet computer multipad Prestigio MultiPad 2 Ultra Duo 8.0 3G.

The new model is running Android 4.0 is equipped with a powerful dual-core processor and quad-graphics accelerator. This "iron" allows a graceful slim gadget in coping with challenges, starting with the 3D-games to playback Full HD video. Included with the tablet PC is a quality leather case. On Prestigio MultiPad 2 Ultra Duo 8.0 3G, as well as on other devices brand extends 2-year international warranty.

LG will release the flexible displays this year

The company LG was the first to bring to market and OLED TVs with a resolution of 4K, and now she plans to make the next breakthrough. According to the Korea Times, LG Display plans to release the first batch of flexible displays at the end of this year. Recall such developments in the market already exist, for example, in January of this year demonstrated flexible displays on the Consumer Electronic Show company Samsung, but they only come out in the next few years. reported that a new type of displays that can be fold and bend, will be used in smartphones and tablets. However, the specific models has not reported - presumably, it can be as the device itself from LG, and other manufacturers that use its displays.

Tele2 subscribers use mobile Internet became six times more

Operator Tele2 has summed up the activity of their roaming subscribers in 2012. During the year the number of users of international roaming services has doubled, and the number of outgoing calls, subscribers Tele2 committed abroad has tripled. In 2012, the consumption of mobile services in roaming Tele2 has increased significantly. Volume data demonstrated unprecedented momentum, growing by more than six times compared to 2011. The number of SMS, sent to subscribers of Tele2 from abroad has increased by 75% and the number of calls for international roaming has doubled. In 2012, Tele2 subscribers were 70% more incoming calls than the year before. Among the most popular roaming areas in 2012 were the countries of the CIS, Finland, Germany, Italy, Poland, Estonia, Great Britain, France, Sweden and the Czech Republic. Also popular were the traditional destinations of Russian tourists, Egypt, Spain, Turkey, Cyprus, Greece and Thailand. Last year, the company's subscribers have visited and the most exotic places on the planet, including: Antigua and Barbuda, Fiji, Grenada, Liberia, Bahrain, Australia, Peru, New Zealand, Burundi, Benin, Botswana, Greenland and the islands of Cape Verde. In 2012, more than any other Tele2 subscribers traveling from St. Petersburg, Chelyabinsk, Omsk, Izhevsk.

Samsung GT-I9200 Galaxy Mega 6.3 [16cm (6.3 ") PLS HD display, 1.7GHz dual-core CPU, 8MP Camera]

Samsung GT-I9200 Galaxy Mega 6.3 [16cm (6.3 ") PLS HD display, 1.7GHz dual-core CPU, 8MP Camera]

Phablet its finest . launches the Samsung Galaxy Mega a huge phablet, a blend of tablet and smartphone . The display has an incredible height of 16 cm (6.3 ") on the diagonal and offers all the features of a smartphone. Such is also installed an 8 megapixel main camera and a 2 megapixel front camera besides the usual phone standard as quad-band and UMTS. A strong processor and large capacity battery is essential with such a device: Samsung built into the Galaxy Mega a strong 3200 mAh battery and a 1.7 GHz dual-core processor. All technical information is subject to change!

Hardware
Memory 1500MB
Chipset ARM Cortex A15
Processor Dual Core
Clock frequency 1.7 GHz
Cell shape
  Candybar
Hours of operation
Battery Performance 3200 mAh
Talk time 7 h
Standby time 675 h
Mobile delivery
Battery
Manual
Charger
Other 2GB Memory Card
Supported networks
Network standard Quadband
Quad Band 850/900/1800/1900
Digital Camera
Megapixel front camera 2 MP
Megapixels 8 MP
Resolution 2560 x 1920 pixels
Video function
Video Resolution 320 x 240 pixels
Shooting
Connectivity
Bluetooth
USB
Wireless
Mobile Phone Display
Display Size 16 cm (6.3 ")
Pixel resolution 1920 x 1080
Touchscreen
Type PLS HD
Multimedia functions
E-mail client
Exchange support
MMS
Music Player
Radio
SMS
Memory
Card format microSD
Data transmission
A-GPS
Bluetooth
EDGE
GPRS
GPS
HSDPA
Outlook Sync.
other mobile functions
Operating system Android 4.2
Branding No
Vibracall
Dimensions
Dimension 88 mm × 167.6 × 7.9mm
SIM card size Normal
Width 88 mm
Height 167.6 mm
Depth 7.9 mm
Warranty
Carry-in 24 months

Samsung GT-I9200 Galaxy Mega 6.3 [16cm (6.3 ") PLS HD display, 1.7GHz dual-core CPU, 8MP Camera]

Samsung GT-I9200 Galaxy Mega 6.3 [16cm (6.3 ") PLS HD display, 1.7GHz dual-core CPU, 8MP Camera]

Phablet its finest . launches the Samsung Galaxy Mega a huge phablet, a blend of tablet and smartphone . The display has an incredible height of 16 cm (6.3 ") on the diagonal and offers all the features of a smartphone. Such is also installed an 8 megapixel main camera and a 2 megapixel front camera besides the usual phone standard as quad-band and UMTS. A strong processor and large capacity battery is essential with such a device: Samsung built into the Galaxy Mega a strong 3200 mAh battery and a 1.7 GHz dual-core processor. All technical information is subject to change!

Hardware
Memory 1500MB
Chipset ARM Cortex A15
Processor Dual Core
Clock frequency 1.7 GHz
Cell shape
  Candybar
Hours of operation
Battery Performance 3200 mAh
Talk time 7 h
Standby time 675 h
Mobile delivery
Battery
Manual
Charger
Other 2GB Memory Card
Supported networks
Network standard Quadband
Quad Band 850/900/1800/1900
Digital Camera
Megapixel front camera 2 MP
Megapixels 8 MP
Resolution 2560 x 1920 pixels
Video function
Video Resolution 320 x 240 pixels
Shooting
Connectivity
Bluetooth
USB
Wireless
Mobile Phone Display
Display Size 16 cm (6.3 ")
Pixel resolution 1920 x 1080
Touchscreen
Type PLS HD
Multimedia functions
E-mail client
Exchange support
MMS
Music Player
Radio
SMS
Memory
Card format microSD
Data transmission
A-GPS
Bluetooth
EDGE
GPRS
GPS
HSDPA
Outlook Sync.
other mobile functions
Operating system Android 4.2
Branding No
Vibracall
Dimensions
Dimension 88 mm × 167.6 × 7.9mm
SIM card size Normal
Width 88 mm
Height 167.6 mm
Depth 7.9 mm
Warranty
Carry-in 24 months

Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3: From now on pre-order for 699 Euros

In recent days, there was some information about the new mega -series of Samsung . The two phablets Galaxy Mega 5.8 and Galaxy Mega 6.3 should still be on the market in June . After two days ago, speculation about the technical specifications of the device making the rounds today follows an information for the price of the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3.

The online retailer-buyer has the Phablet already in the system, so it can be pre-ordered. With its proud 699 euros is currently a sum specified, the disproportionate to the rather mediocre features the mixture of smartphone and tablet stands. This should, however, mention that extremely high prices, especially for Samsung devices are common and this will fall to launch with certainty yet. For 699 euros would Phablet probably otherwise be the shop keeper.

Full HD 720p resolution instead
The details of match-buyer one exception to the speculated  specs that we get to read two days ago. Instead of a 720p display in the description of one is Full HD (1080p) the speech, making the Galaxy  Mega would be 6.3 upgraded directly a whole lot. The remaining properties, such as the dual- core processor, the 8 MP camera and 1.5 GB of RAM are identical to the speculations of the day before yesterday.

Interested parties can the Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 preorder here . Since the Galaxy Mega was 6.3 not confirmed officially, is also a delivery date is not yet known.

http://www.tabtech.de/

Pre-order the Galaxy Mega for €699

How funny is that the Galaxy Mega 6.3 still has to be announced but the first retail price has been published in Germany. If you want you could pre-order the Galaxy Mega 6.3 for €699. The Galaxy Mega 6.3 will have a 6.3” PLS HD resolution display, a 8 Megapixel main shooter, a 2 megapixel front facing camera and a dual core 1.7GHz processor with 1.5GB of RAM. Of course, Bluetooth 4.0, Wi-Fi 80211 a/b/g/n and A-GPS are on-board too. Samsung will bring the Galaxy Mega 6.3 with a battery capacity of 3200 mAh, the dimensions are 88×167.6×7.9mm, which is the same thickness as the Galaxy S4. The device itself will run on Android 4.1.2 or 4.2.2 with Samsung’s own Nature UX interface on top of it.

O yes don’t be stupid! Do not order anything before the device is officially announced by Samsung itself!

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Galaxy S4′s latest benchmark confirms Samsung’s Exynos 5 Octa kills Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 600

Today at SamMobile, we received the latest benchmark tests of the Galaxy S4 GT-I9500 (Exynos 5 Octa variant) with Samsung’s latest test firmware installed and the results are highly impressive. In previous test firmwares Samsung had clocked the Exynos 5 Octa CPU to 1.8GHz but in the most recent test firmware it has been decreased to 1.6GHz, as Samsung officially announced.

There are, currently, 3 variants of the Galaxy S4:
GT-I9500 – Exynos 5 Octa 1.6 GHz without LTE
GT-I9505 – Snapdragon 600 1.9 GHz with LTE
SHV-E300S – Exynos 5 Octa 1.8 GHz with LTE

Samsung has given a slight performance boost to the Korean variant of the Galaxy S4 by increasing the Exynos 5 Octa’s clock speed to 1.8GHz. Do keep in mind these benchmarks are not from the Korean variant (SHV-E300S) but from the international variant (GT-I9500) which is clocked at 1.6GHz and it still blows Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 600 SoC out of the water!

Our insider’s Galaxy S4 (GT-I9500) scored a whooping 28018 points on Antutu. The Snapdragon equipped Galaxy S4 (GT-I9505) scored 23607 points, as benchmarked by the folks at GSMArena. We expect the Korean variant (SHV-E300S) to score 30000+ points and one thing is for sure, the Korean Galaxy S4 SHV-E300S will be the fastest device on the planet.

Now don’t be sad if your country is not getting the Exynos 5 Octa variant of the Galaxy S4 as you will not notice a performance difference in day to day tasks between the Snapdragon 600 equipped Galaxy S4 and Exynos 5 Octa equipped Galaxy S4. However, the Exynos variant will be faster while using high CPU extensive apps and will also be more power efficient thanks to ARM’s big.LITTLE technology.

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What You May Not Know About GALAXY S4 Innovative Technology

The GALAXY S4, Samsung Electronics’ latest flagship smartphone unveiled at Samsung Unpacked 2013, is designed to get users closer to what matters in life and bring their world together. Long before it was unveiled, in spectacular fashion at Radio City Music Hall in New York, interest was brewing around the globe. Now that the GALAXY S4 has been released, let’s take a closer look at some of the truly innovative features it has to offer.

True innovation involves giving more meaning and comfort to the lives of users through new technologies. This is the unyielding philosophy that enabled the creation of the GALAXY S4.  Initially, users may be fascinated with the GALAXY S4’s larger screen and battery capacity, all housed in a light and slim body, but as they learn more about the smartphone’s features it becomes clear that innovative elements were reflected not only in the hardware, but also the GALAXY S4 features some truly dazzling sensor and recognition technologies.

The GALAXY S4 has seamlessly combined nine sensors and a wide array of recognition technologies that understand user behavior, thus delivering an effortless user experience, making things convenient and hassle-free. This goes beyond simple functions like making phone calls and running applications; users can focus on themselves and loved ones, with the GALAXY S4 working with them to strip away the complications of life.

Better health, better environment with GALAXY S4

Samsung is committed to creating innovative products inspired by people, for people. Each innovative feature of GALAXY S4 was developed from the insights and needs we found from our consumers all around the world. This is especially true of our dedication to our customers’ wellbeing.

                                                                                                                                    

The S Health function of the GALAXY S4 enables the smartphone to work with the user, providing an all-in-one companion that offers nothing but positive support. Below are just some of the features that aid users.

The temperature/humidity sensor, a new addition to the GALAXY S4, identifies temperature and humidity levels in the surrounding environment through a small hole located at the base of the smartphone. It then visually displays what the optimal comfort levels are for the user on the S Health screen.

The accelerometer measures the smartphone’s movement and is used as a Walking Mate, serving as a passometer that counts the number of steps a user has taken. The barometer ascertains the atmospheric pressure of a user’s current location and determines the altitude. This is especially handy when the user is walking on inclined planes, such as a hill or mountain, because the barometer can accurately calculate how many calories are burned according to the atmosphere pressure and altitude.

  

The RGB Sensor, located on the top-left of the screen, measures the intensity of the light and is applied to the Samsung Adapt Display, which optimizes screen brightness and sharpness. As a result, eye fatigue is reduced when the user reads e-books or enjoys diverse applications.

Ensuring a more comfortable, easier life by understanding user behavior

The planning phase of the GALAXY S4 was no easy task, and much thought was put into creating an effortless and more meaningful user experience. The results are plain to see, and so well-designed you may not even notice. So just in case, we’ll give you a quick summary.  

A number of sensors are featured in the GALAXY S4; sensors that are smart enough to detect a user’s face, voice and motion, enable screen control with no need for finger touch activation, and deliver effortless tasking.

To begin, the two sensors located next to the front camera are used for gesture and proximity sensing. The gesture sensor recognizes hand movements by detecting infrared rays that are reflected from the user’s palm. This sensor was applied to the Air Gesture function of the GALAXY S4, allowing users to accept a call, change songs, or scroll a web page up and down all with a wave of their hand.   

The proximity sensor recognizes situations where the user places the smartphone close to his or her face. It can immediately make a phone call and turn off the screen to prevent unnecessary touch interaction while the user is on the phone

The camera-based face recognition technology is used for Samsung Smart Pause, which pauses a video when the user looks away and resumes when the user returns, and Samsung Smart Scroll, which allows the user to scroll up and down without touching the screen.

Samsung Smart Scroll is actually an outcome of the seamless application of two technologies. The first is face recognition technology, which recognizes a user’s face when he or she looks at the screen and allows the user to tilt his or her face up and down to scroll the screen. Additionally, users can conveniently scroll the screen up and down by tilting the smartphone. This is possible because of the gyro sensor, which recognizes the inclination of the smartphone.

Air View allows the user to preview the content of an email, S Planner, image gallery or video without having to open it, just by hovering their finger over the item. It works thanks to Finger Hovering technology activated by measuring electric currents that change when the user’s hand is in close proximity to the touch screen. First debuted with GALAXY Note II, this is the first time the technology can be used without an S Pen.  

Voice recognition technology was adopted for the S Translator and S Voice Drive. For the GPS that is activated by voice based on S Voice Drive, a geomagnetic sensor is used for precise bearing determination.

   

Finally, the Samsung Optical Reader uses Optical Character Reader (OCR) technology to recognize text and automatically recognizes information using the camera including e-mail, website addresses, telephone numbers, and QR codes. It then suggests useful follow-up functions such as translation, search, text message, email and call.

Low-power-consuming sensor platform reduces power consumption

If all this extra power has you concerned about battery life, fear not. The GALAXY S4 has a Micro Controller Unit (MCU) that activates the Application Processor (AP) only when needed and makes it possible to control the sensors without activating AP. As a result, the power consumption of GALAXY S4 is optimized, letting you enjoy these features longer.

Even when the same-version of Android OS is used, there is a difference in battery performance among manufacturers dependent on the degree of software operation optimization. Despite the inclusion of various sensors, the GALAXY S 4’s power consumption has been optimized using Samsung Electronics’ unique technologies and expertise.

  

Samsung wanted to create something different – something that would bring about change to a person’s life in a meaningful way. The GALAXY S4 is designed to get users closer to what matters most in life and bring all their different busy worlds together, so that they can experience life without boundaries or limitations. The GALAXY S4 features many diverse innovative functions that work subtly in the background to benefit users as they go about their daily lives. Anticipated to serve as a life companion to many people all across the globe, the GALAXY S4 was launched on 327 carriers in about 155 countries.

Hidden innovation in the Galaxy S4

Samsung announced the Galaxy S4 a month ago and at the presentation Samsung didn’t spoke much about the hardware because everything is about the software this time! How to use the Galaxy S4 in a fast way. The Galaxy S4 seamlessly combined nine sensors and a wide array of recognition technologies that will understand user behavior, thus delivering an effortless user experience, making things convenient and hassle-free. This goes beyond simple functions like making phone calls and running applications; users can focus on themselves and loved ones, with the Galaxy S4 working with them to strip away the complications of life.

Better health, better environment with GALAXY S4

Samsung is committed to creating innovative products inspired by people, for people. Each innovative feature of GALAXY S4 was developed from the insights and needs we found from our consumers all around the world. This is especially true of our dedication to our customers’ wellbeing.

The S Health function of the GALAXY S4 enables the smartphone to work with the user, providing an all-in-one companion that offers nothing but positive support. Below are just some of the features that aid users.

The temperature/humidity sensor, a new addition to the GALAXY S4, identifies temperature and humidity levels in the surrounding environment through a small hole located at the base of the smartphone. It then visually displays what the optimal comfort levels are for the user on the S Health screen.

The accelerometer measures the smartphone’s movement and is used as a Walking Mate, serving as a passometer that counts the number of steps a user has taken. The barometer ascertains the atmospheric pressure of a user’s current location and determines the altitude. This is especially handy when the user is walking on inclined planes, such as a hill or mountain, because the barometer can accurately calculate how many calories are burned according to the atmosphere pressure and altitude.

The RGB Sensor, located on the top-left of the screen, measures the intensity of the light and is applied to the Samsung Adapt Display, which optimizes screen brightness and sharpness. As a result, eye fatigue is reduced when the user reads e-books or enjoys diverse applications.

Ensuring a more comfortable, easier life by understanding user behavior

The planning phase of the GALAXY S4 was no easy task, and much thought was put into creating an effortless and more meaningful user experience. The results are plain to see, and so well-designed you may not even notice. So just in case, we’ll give you a quick summary.

A number of sensors are featured in the GALAXY S4; sensors that are smart enough to detect a user’s face, voice and motion, enable screen control with no need for finger touch activation, and deliver effortless tasking.

To begin, the two sensors located next to the front camera are used for gesture and proximity sensing. The gesture sensor recognizes hand movements by detecting infrared rays that are reflected from the user’s palm. This sensor was applied to the Air Gesture function of the GALAXY S4, allowing users to accept a call, change songs, or scroll a web page up and down all with a wave of their hand.

The proximity sensor recognizes situations where the user places the smartphone close to his or her face. It can immediately make a phone call and turn off the screen to prevent unnecessary touch interaction while the user is on the phone

The camera-based face recognition technology is used for Samsung Smart Pause, which pauses a video when the user looks away and resumes when the user returns, and Samsung Smart Scroll, which allows the user to scroll up and down without touching the screen.

Samsung Smart Scroll is actually an outcome of the seamless application of two technologies. The first is face recognition technology, which recognizes a user’s face when he or she looks at the screen and allows the user to tilt his or her face up and down to scroll the screen. Additionally, users can conveniently scroll the screen up and down by tilting the smartphone. This is possible because of the gyro sensor, which recognizes the inclination of the smartphone.

Air View allows the user to preview the content of an email, S Planner, image gallery or video without having to open it, just by hovering their finger over the item. It works thanks to Finger Hovering technology activated by measuring electric currents that change when the user’s hand is in close proximity to the touch screen. First debuted with GALAXY Note II, this is the first time the technology can be used without an S Pen.

Voice recognition technology was adopted for the S Translator and S Voice Drive. For the GPS that is activated by voice based on S Voice Drive, a geomagnetic sensor is used for precise bearing determination.

Finally, the Samsung Optical Reader uses Optical Character Reader (OCR) technology to recognize text and automatically recognizes information using the camera including e-mail, website addresses, telephone numbers, and QR codes. It then suggests useful follow-up functions such as translation, search, text message, email and call.

Low-power-consuming sensor platform reduces power consumption

If all this extra power has you concerned about battery life, fear not. The GALAXY S4 has a Micro Controller Unit (MCU) that activates the Application Processor (AP) only when needed and makes it possible to control the sensors without activating AP. As a result, the power consumption of GALAXY S4 is optimized, letting you enjoy these features longer.

Even when the same-version of Android OS is used, there is a difference in battery performance among manufacturers dependent on the degree of software operation optimization. Despite the inclusion of various sensors, the GALAXY S 4’s power consumption has been optimized using Samsung Electronics’ unique technologies and expertise.

Samsung wanted to create something different – something that would bring about change to a person’s life in a meaningful way. The GALAXY S4 is designed to get users closer to what matters most in life and bring all their different busy worlds together, so that they can experience life without boundaries or limitations. The GALAXY S4 features many diverse innovative functions that work subtly in the background to benefit users as they go about their daily lives. Anticipated to serve as a life companion to many people all across the globe, the GALAXY S4 was launched on 327 carriers in about 155 countries.

http://www.sammobile.com

Update your Galaxy S II Skyrocket AT&T USA to Android 4.1.2

Samsung has just started to push Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update to the Galaxy S II Skyrocket (AT&T USA). The Galaxy S II is the best-selling Android device of 2011 and has a very large user base that’s why Samsung keeps on updating this device with all the new Android versions as they want to provide the Galaxy S II users with their best support experience.

Update your Galaxy S II by Samsung KIES or OTA.

Some of the Enhancements in the new Jelly Bean Update:
- Buttery Smooth Performance & Great Stability (Thanks to Project Butter)
- Full User Interface Revamp (Same UI as of the Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II)
- TouchWiz Nature UX
- Samsung’s S Cloud services
- Improved Camera features
- New Lockscreen With Many Customization Options
- New Features like Direct Call, Smart Stay and Pop-up Play
- New Widgets (From Galaxy S III)
- 2 Home screen modes
- New Notification bar With More Notification Toggles
- Google Now

Information about the firmware:
Android 4.1.2
PDA I727UCMC1
CSC I727ATTMC1

http://www.sammobile.com

Sony Mobile RU

Friends, we announce that Xperia SP will be on sale at the end of April! The recommended cost model will be 17,990 rubles, which makes Xperia SP affordable LTE-smartphone from the line of Sony. However, the novelty will please not only the price but also the complete set. In the box with your smartphone, you can find excellent stereogarnirutu Hi-Fi Sony SmartHeadset (MH1c) nesputyvayuschimisya a conductor as well as high-power charger.

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Sony India launches Xperia SP for INR 27,490

Sony has announced the launch of Xperia SP mid-range Android phone in the Indian market. The phone will join company’s high-end Xperia Z and ZL phones that were released in the country last month. Company has priced Sony Xperia SP at INR 27,490, which is a decent price, but will have a lot of competition from phones like Galaxy S III and HTC One X as they have got price-cuts recently.

In my view, more aggressive pricing would have been great, as company pursued with Xperia Z and Xperia ZL phones, both of which are currently selling for INR 37,990 and INR 35,990 respectively.

Sony Xperia SP was originally announced last month and packs decent mid-range specs. It runs on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and would likely be updated to 4.2.2 and next Android version, but nothing has been officially announced till now.

On the imaging front, Sony Xperia SP comes with 8MP rear camera with LED flash, and VGA front camera. In addition, the phone features 1GB of RAM, 8GB of on-board storage, and microSD card slot that support up to 32GB.

The phone sports a 4.6-inch 720p HD display and is powered by 1.7 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus dual-core processor with the Adreno 320 GPU.  Among other features, Sony has included NFC, GPS with Glonass, and the usual connectivity options.

According to a press release issued by the company, Sony Xperia SP will come pre-loaded with ‘Sony Music’ music-streaming app with six months of free unlimited music streaming, as well as ‘Sony LIV’ video streaming app.

Availability:

Sony Xperia SP will be available in Sony stores as well as major retail stores beginning mid-April in Black and White colours.

Full press release below:

Sony Xperia SP, latest entrant in the best of Sony portfolio

The latest Xperia smartphone comes packed with unique Sony features and precision crafted co-moulded aluminium frame
Xperia SP offers a high quality HD experience with Super-bright 4.6” 720p HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2
One-touch functions with NFC to display content on your TV or to share music and photos between devices
8MP fast-capture camera with “Exmor RS for mobile”, HDR and Superior Auto for the best photos, even at night or against a strong backlight
Battery STAMINA Mode for optimum battery life
New Delhi, 10th April, 2013: Sony Xperia SP joins its existing members to deliver exceptional viewing experience, with a razor sharp HD screen housed in a beautiful design.

The latest smartphone from Sony offers the best of Sony with stunning premium design and a range of technologies including a high quality screen for the ultimate viewing experience; the latest camera features for impressive pictures and videos; NFC connectivity for One-touch function; Battery STAMINA Mode for extended battery life; and Sony’s signature media apps for enjoying photos, music, movies and games on the go.

Xperia SP – High Definition brilliance in a premium design

The Xperia SP utilizes expertise from Sony’s BRAVIA® TV engineers to create its stunning 4.6” HD Reality Display for razor sharp pictures and superior brightness. The latest Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2 delivers an even better viewing experience by analyzing your content type and adjusting the image automatically, making it one of the most intelligent smartphone screens around. The engine will make the adjustment by adding new real-time contrast optimization to the sharpness enhancement, high-quality colour management and noise reduction.

As well as delivering brilliant experiences, the Xperia SP looks beautiful too with a precision-crafted co-moulded aluminium frame, for a seamless look that is both sleek and solid. Adding to the unique design innovation is the colour-changing ‘transparent element’ with customized illuminations which you can personalise to alert you of incoming calls and text messages. And you can even set the illuminations to pulse to the beat of your favourite music.

Exclusive apps

Sony Music: Sony is all set to give its consumers an unparalleled & faster entertainment experience by offering 6 months free Unlimited streaming & music download of over 15 lakh songs such as International, Bollywood & Regional songs from Sony Music library
Sony LIV: Sony will also have a unique video streaming app called Sony Liv. With this app, consumers can enjoy catch-up TV of SAB, Sony Entertainment and Max. Not only this, Xperia users will have exclusive access to special moments of KBC & Indian Idol. They can even watch over 77 programs and over 4500 hours of videos of their favorite programs
One-touch functions for easy content sharing

Also featured on Xperia SP is Sony’s One-touch functions, allowing you to easily and instantly enjoy music and photos across an array of devices, such as Sony’s SRS-BTV5 speaker and latest range of NFC-enabled BRAVIA TVs, with just a single touch. It’s sharing made easy with no wires, cables, or fiddling with settings necessary.

The newly launched Xperia SP will be available in all Sony Centers and leading mobile stores across India.

Also, with a purchase of Xperia SP customers will get a free premium case worth Rs. 1,990.

Model: Xperia SP

MRP: Rs. 27,490

Availability: Mid April’13

Colours: Black and White

Xperia ZL

Meet Xperia ZL. With ultra high end smartphone specs like a stunning 1080p Full HD screen, a stellar 13MP 1080p camera, one-touch connectivity via NFC and a truly compact 5" design – it's the best of Sony crafted to perfection.

The best of Sony in a smartphone.
Meet Sony's most exquisitely detailed smartphone yet. Get lost in the size and sheer beauty of the razor sharp 5-inch Full 1920x1080 HD display. Hold the surprisingly compact frame that's anything but awkward to operate. Capture sophisticated stills and epic videos with the 13MP camera's highly advanced sensor featuring HDR video that won't let lighting conditions — either too dim or too bright — ruin the moment. Accomplish more, faster, with a Snapdragon™ S4 Pro quad-core processor that gets you what you want without the wait. Recharge less often thanks to the customizable Battery STAMINA Mode that recognizes when your display is off, turning off functions you don't need while keeping the notifications you want.

Mega 5 inch screen, mini handheld feel.
The design of Xperia ZL manages the impossible: a 5" display on a smartphone that fits comfortably in your hand. By optimizing component architecture, Sony engineers were able to increase the overall screen size while keeping the phone itself as small as possible. The result? A high screen to phone size ratio that manages to feel both breathtakingly bold and impressively compact at the same time.

Discover more about Xperia ZL's unique design.
An exquisite display of beauty.
It's the awe-inspiring screen they've got to see to believe. Created with the same expertise Sony BRAVIA® TV engineers use, a stunning Full 1920x1080 HD Reality Display optimizes images making them sharper, brighter and more lifelike. Next generation Mobile BRAVIA Engine™ 2 smoothes out jagged edges on everything you see, while the high pixel density and superior brightness provide super sharp images with great readability even in sunlight. An OptiContrast™ panel brings you clearer images when on and a seamless black look when off.

What makes the Xperia ZL display different?
Superior 13MP shooter.
Precision crafted by the same experts with the same components as Sony's world-renowned cameras, Xperia ZL is a sophisticated pocket shooter in its own right. The highly advanced 13MP camera captures stunning stills and gorgeous video even when taken against a bright sunny sky or on a night on the town thanks to Exmor RS™ for mobile technology. It's the world's first image sensor with HDR video capability perfect for capturing life at its fullest, regardless of the lighting you're up against. Catch up via video chat on the above average front facing camera and share smiles with a loved one from miles away.
How does Xperia ZL make your pictures sharper?
One touch entertainment.
Discover the fastest, easiest way to share music and photos from your smartphone wirelessly with one touch sharing and one touch listening. One touch mirroring with NFC technology lets you easily play content from your phone on your TV2 large enough for everyone to see. Just touch Xperia ZL to your Sony TV remote and watch your photos, playlists and more pop up on the TV screen. No cables. No buttons. No confusion.

See how easy connecting can be
Long live your battery.
Improve your standby time by 4 times or more with Battery STAMINA Mode, a more intelligent battery management system. As soon as the screen goes off, battery-draining apps running in the background are quickly shut down instead of pointlessly draining your battery when they're not even in use. Wake Xperia ZL up, and they'll start up again automatically. Worried about missing an important Facebook® or Twitter™ update? Don't. Customize which programs you'd like notifications pushed from and stay on top of whatever you'd like.
Super powered smartphone.
Powered by the Snapdragon™ S4 Pro quad-core processor, experience super-fast performance, jaw dropping graphics and ultra efficient battery use. Get where you're going with Google maps, smoothly stream a hilarious YouTube™ clip on the fly, or download the latest apps and make the most of your new Xperia ZL. It's everything you want, without the wait.
The ultimate entertainer.
No more trips to the store. No more late fees. It's all on Sony Entertainment Network5 — your all-access pass to music, movies, TV shows and more. Enjoy millions of songs from Music Unlimited or download your favorite blockbuster hits with Video Unlimited5. With only one sign-on ID and digital wallet to keep track of, it's never been easier to enjoy everything you love on your Xperia™ smartphone, TV, tablet or PS3™ system.

Cincinnati Bell Becomes First U.S. Carrier to Offer Sony Xperia™ ZL Smartphone

World’s Most Compact Premium Smartphone Available from Cincinnati Bell on May 1

CINCINNATI---Cincinnati Bell, the region’s leading provider of communications services for homes and businesses, announced it will begin selling the new Sony Xperia™ ZL, a premium smartphone with a razor-sharp 5-inch high-definition Reality Display. The Xperia ZL from Sony will be available from Cincinnati Bell online and in stores by May 1 for $249.99 after mail-in rebate with a two-year equipment agreement.

“The Xperia ZL on Cincinnati Bell’s 4G wireless network creates an unbeatable combination.”
“We’re excited to add the Sony Xperia ZL to our line of premium smartphones. With this extraordinary device, customers can connect with each other using the best technology Sony has to offer,” said Mike Vanderwoude, senior vice president/general manager, Consumer Markets. “The Xperia ZL on Cincinnati Bell’s 4G wireless network creates an unbeatable combination.”

The Xperia ZL has all of the specifications and premium features expected from a technology innovator like Sony. A razor-sharp 5-inch full HD (1920x1080p) Reality Display brings Sony’s long-standing TV expertise to the smartphone delivering optimized color, contrast and clarity. Intelligent camera capabilities previously only available in Sony digital cameras make taking high-quality images easier than ever, no matter what the conditions.

One-touch connections via NFC (Near field communication) enable consumers to easily share music, photos, and video from their Xperia ZL with other NFC-enabled devices including Sony speakers, headphones and TVs. For example, with the latest NFC-capable BRAVIA TV, simply touch the Xperia ZL to the TV remote control and enjoy photos or browse the Xperia ZL’s interface on the large TV screen. In addition, the Xperia ZL’s infrared capability offers remote control of TV’s and other home entertainment devices.

Xperia ZL Key Features:

5-inch 1920x1080p full HD Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine 2
13MP camera with Exmor RS for Mobile, HDR video (1080p), Superior Auto and Noise Reduction to effortlessly capture razor-sharp pictures and videos in any conditions
Battery STAMINA for improved standby time
NFC-enabled and Infrared capable
1.5 GHz asynchronous quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro processor with 2GB RAM
Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Compatible network bands: HSPA+ 1,2,4,5,8 and EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
The Sony Xperia ZL will be available for purchase on Cincinnati Bell’s website, www.cincinnatibell.com, and in Cincinnati Bell stores by May 1 for $249.99 after mail-in rebate with a two-year equipment agreement.

About Cincinnati Bell
With headquarters in Cincinnati, Ohio, Cincinnati Bell (NYSE: CBB) provides integrated communications solutions—including local and long distance voice, data, high-speed Internet, entertainment, and wireless services—that keep residential and business customers in Greater Cincinnati and Dayton connected with each other and with the world. In addition, enterprise customers across the United States rely on Cincinnati Bell for efficient, scalable office communications systems and end-to-end IT solutions. Cincinnati Bell is the majority owner of CyrusOne (NASDAQ: CONE), which provides best-in-class data center colocation services to enterprise customers through its facilities with fully redundant power and cooling solutions that are currently located in the Midwest, Texas, Arizona, London, and Singapore. For more information, please visit www.cincinnatibell.com.

About Sony Mobile Communications
Sony Mobile Communications is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sony Corporation, a leading global innovator of audio, video, game, communications, key device and information technology products for both the consumer and professional markets. With its music, pictures, computer entertainment and online businesses, Sony is uniquely positioned to be the leading electronics and entertainment company in the world. Through its Xperia™ smartphone portfolio, Sony Mobile Communications delivers the best of Sony technology, premium content and services, and easy connectivity to Sony’s world of networked entertainment experiences. For more information: www.sonymobile.com.

Namco Bandai on mobile gaming in 2013

Namco Bandai is a six billion dollar corporation that’s been around since 2006. It makes video games and toys. On Windows Phone, they’re best known for titles like Flight Control, Puzzle Quest and the chaotic but awesome I Love Katamari.
We met with Namco Bandai’s Alex Adjadj recently to talk about the company’s success on Nokia phones.

Nokia has been what Alex calls “an obvious partner” for the company since the days of the first  nGage.

More recently, it’s been the Asha platform that has received the most attention. Last July, we reported that 22 new games had been launched by the publisher for the platform.

It’s sometimes quite easy to underestimate the size of the market for more basic mobile phones, but to take one region, Latin America, 80 per cent of the phones in circulation aren’t smart. And apps for these phones make up over 50 per cent of the company’s revenues for the region.

Nokia has actively aided Namco Bandai in its marketing efforts. It has created gift and theme packs, and other promotions. In some cases, a selection of free games are preloaded onto the phone.

Alex notes that the phones don’t necessarily need to be the most powerful in the portfolio to deliver great experiences.

“One of our key titles is Pacman. [Originally created by Namco for arcade machines 33 years ago!]. There are more and less fancy versions of the game, but the core experience, what it means to ‘play Pacman’, can be delivered across the board.

“It remains a terrific game experience. We can deliver great value for money. And people across the world have enormous fondness for the title.”

Not an easy game to play

But Alex says that the mobile games economy has some serious issues.

“Five years ago, there were maybe a couple of thousand mobile games in total. Now there are over 200,000. That makes it really hard to discover new games. Most people just stick to the top 20 charts. That’s very unhealthy.”

“So it means we have to work harder. We have to work with manufacturers and retailers to get higher up their agenda. We also have to push ourselves to take our games to new markets, such as China.

“Nokia’s international reach has been really helpful with this.”

Driving safely while staying connected

We love to be constantly connected. Thanks to modern technology we can text, check Facebook and find our way around town wherever we are. But in the car, trying to stay online while driving raises major safety issues.

This is why authorities are limiting the use of smartphones while driving.  They are even questioning navigation services designed to ease the driving experience.

How can we then drive safely while staying connected? At HERE, we think that the risk isn’t coming from the information per se, but how we present information to people and enable them to use it.

Connected driving

Indeed, over time drivers have been able to receive more and more information. From sensors about pressure levels to front-mounted radars that detect imminent collisions – more information for the driver now equals more safety. The next evolutionary step is a connected car via smartphones or embedded systems.

At HERE we believe that a connected car is part of creating a holistic connected driving experience that keeps drivers safe yet connected, while allowing them to communicate and enjoy entertainment too. It solves the problems that people face as they move through their daily life, both in and out of their car, helping to save time, fuel and money.

HERE driving experience

On smartphones, HERE Drive is optimized for in-car use. The interface has been designed to use at arm’s length; voice commands are clearer because they have been recorded in studio;destinations can be pinned to start and with just a tap on the destination tile you can start turn-by-turn navigation.

In-car systems with HERE rely on sensors to capture more accurate map data such as road height, slope and curvature. Integrating that detailed map content with the car system makes safety features like adaptive cruise control, adaptive front lights, curve speed warnings, driver alerts and speed limit advisories possible.

“Features like those provided by HERE appeal to a consumer’s desire for fuel efficiency. Landmark navigation has been a need of a significant portion of consumers that connected systems can finally fulfil”, said Chris Schreiner, Director of Automotive Consumer Insights at Strategy Analytics.

 

Human driving

Our aim is to make the driving experience more human and to help drivers make sense of the world around them, whether or not they are in their cars.

The HERE connected driving experience transforms the car into a powerful smart device to help people around the world meet the challenges of driving today such as traffic congestion, pollution and parking.