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Info Tech – Samsung rumored released three variants of the Galaxy S4, one of which is equipped with waterproof and dust capabilities. Touted as the Galaxy S4 J Active, ome specifications of the smartphone revealed.

Reported by Phone Arena, Tuesday (05/21/2013), the specifications are revealed through the GFC Benchmark shows some interesting information.

According to the source, the Galaxy S4 J Active smartphone comes in two models. The first model with codename SGH-I537, comes in the AT&T network while SGH-I9295 models will be released in Europe. Reportedly, the Samsung's flagship smartphone models equipped with capabilities like the Sony Xperia Z, waterproof and dust.

As well as the Galaxy S4 models, the handset runs on Android 4.3.3 operating system that comes with the TouchWiz interface with a bandage of Full High Definition (FHD) screen display.

The Galaxy S4 J Active smartphone powered by a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Plus processor running at 1.9GHz clock. For comparison, the Galaxy S4 on the market equipped with a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor and Exynos 5 Octa.

via Phone Arena

Info Tech – Microsoft will launch the successor of the Xbox 360 gaming console called Durango or Xbox 720. A recent news, through a domain registration company revealed that the software giant's Windows OS will launch the latest game consoles as the Xbox Fusion.

Reported by Techhive, Friday (05/17/2013), there is a lot of speculation about the name of the Xbox 360 successor. Once touted as a Durango game console, but later it was discovered that the naming is the name of internal development.

Registration of new domain names provide convincing evidence that the company founded by Bill Gates, will be marketed the new Xbox under the brand name 'Xbox Fusion'. Naming of the Xbox 720 is considered "rumors", as the Xbox 720 (multiples of 360) is considered not an official name.

Recently, information obtained from a news website Reddit revealed that possibility next Xbox will be called Xbox Infinity. However, this is only conjecture and has not been confirmed directly by Microsoft.

Currently, domain name registration related to the Xbox Fusion naming has sprung. Microsoft is known to have domains for XboxFusion.com, XboxFusion.co.uk, XboxFusion.biz.

Apparently, the domain will take the user to the official Xbox page, where users will get more detailed information about the latest Xbox on Tuesday, May 21, 2013.

via Techhive

Android is an OS which is currently popular among smartphone users. Since Google launched the Android OS, a lot of mobile phone manufacturers producing Android phones, they are competing to design a smartphone with a variety of specifications, design, and function, ranging from an Android phone at a low price to high price.

Android became popular and favored by many fans since Google released Android as an open-source OS under the auspices of the Open Handset Alliance. The other thing is that Android has a very good performance, fast and strong and has an intuitive user interface that is packed with choice and flexibility. And until now Google continues to develop it, so the Android OS continue to be updated.

Another advantage possessed by the Android phones are available with a wide range of species, including the touchscreen, QWERTY keyboard, large screen, the clarity of the screen to watch movies and play various games. All kinds of needs are answered with the presence of Android phones available in the market.

Therefore, for those of you who have the desire to have an Android phone, here we provide a list of Top 5 Selling Android Smartphone to be a reference for you before deciding to buy an Android phone:

1. Samsung Galaxy S III

If you are looking for an Android phone, the best option for you is the Galaxy S3 because this phone has the best specs. Samsung S III 'Designed For Human', with a tagline which was carried by the latest series of Galaxy S, the smartphone is the next generation of Galaxy S2 is so understood us. You can still be active, but also stay connected and updated with those closest to you. Galaxy S III beyond the intellect and satisfy your need to think as you think, and act like you do. Galaxy S3 comes with a screen size of 4.8-inch, 1GB of RAM, 1.4 GHz CPU Speed, Quad-core Cortex-A9 processor.

2. Sony Xperia Ion

If you are a fan of phones with premium design that runs on Android OS, the Sony Xperia Ion is a very suitable choice for you. Sony Xperia Ion is the first smartphone that carries the LTE & HSPA technology from Sony.

3. HTC One V


4. LG Optimus L7


5. Samsung Galaxy Mini 2

Info Tech - Facebook Home for Android is now available to download. After debuting on HTC First smartphone, Facebook Home now to expand its presence to other Android devices. The latest application has now landed in the Android app store, Google Play Store.

Quoted from Softpedia, Sunday (04/14/2013), Facebook Home coming for the first time in conjunction with the launch of the HTC First, which is currently sold through AT&T. However, users of HTC One, HTC One X, HTC One X+, Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II also been able to download Facebook Home. In addition, the app will also be compatible with the latest Samsung Galaxy 4 smartphone out of the box.

According to Facebook, the Facebook Home application requires Android users to install the latest version of Messenger and Facebook. Facebook Home 1.0 is now available for free to download in the Google Play Store and compatible with Android 4.0 smartphones and above.

Note, currently Facebook Home is only available for users of Android devices in the United States (U.S.). Facebook is expected to launch the application in various other countries in the coming days.

Facebook Home is the User Interface layer for Android smartphone developed by Facebook, and designed as a replacement for the default home screen and offer a replacement home screen so users can more easily to see and posting on Facebook.

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Info Tech - Research firm International Data Corporation (IDC) said the shipment Personal Computer (PC) world in the first quarter of 2013 reached 76.3 million units, down 13.9 percent compared to the same period in 2012. Previous IDC predicts PC shipments in the first quarter only down 7.7 percent.
Reporting from Neowin, Friday (04/12/2013), IDC pointed to Microsoft and the launch of Windows 8 as a main factor lower PC shipments. The reason is that the touch screen and sleek design of Windows 8 PCs hindered by component supply constraints and prices. In addition, IDC also said the design of Windows 8 itself is also to blame.
"Although some consumers appreciate the new form factor and touch screen capabilities of Windows 8, but the change of User Interface (UI) is a radical, popular removing the Start button, and the price associated with touch screen has made the PC into a less attractive alternative than tablets and other competitive devices, "said Vice President of Programs, Clients, and IDC's Bob O'Donnell screen.
"Microsoft had to make some very difficult decisions to move forward if the company wants to help revive the PC market," he added.
IDC also said the restructuring issues that are currently affecting the two largest PC manufacturers HP and Dell, also does not help the PC market. However, IDC claimed Lenovo as one of PC manufacturers still continue to run a solid offensive strategy in the PC market.

via Softpedia

Info Tech - Smart Glasses Google, Google Glass, seems to elicit a response of the major players in the world of technology. Latest, Twitter reportedly developing its services applications for that platform.
Twitter plans is justified Kleiner Perkins Caulfied and Byres John Doerr, who is currently talking about the investment to update Google Glass Collective. In a statement, Doerr said, "A number of companies such as Twitter and Path are mengembagkan experience for accessing Google services Glass. Similarly, Evernote, and The New York Times."
The key ideas in the Google social jejering Glass can provide freedom online, and many experts think that Google's smart glasses online can push the principle further. ther. Path Chie Executive Officer Dave Morin says, "Glass represents freedom future. Where can focus on the people around and the online experience is more than a focus on mobile devices."
With the support of the leading platforms such as Twitter, Path, and Evernote, Google Glass will have an application that is needed to turn social media to the next level.

via Softpedia

Info Tech - Nokia Windows Phone handset design is not the first of his generation, Lumia 800, to withstand extreme situations, such as splashed into the water for a long time or resistant to impact. However, the conditions in the field clearly showed outstanding results differ.
Because it will dive, Kiiminki Timo Egyptian, a man from Oulu, Finland, asked her to hold his Lumia 800.
However, all of a sudden, lake ice was beneath her feet suddenly broke and Timo friends along his Lumia 800 also plunged into the water. The friend managed to get out quickly, but the phone should "soak" in the water long enough, which is about 10 minutes.
Quoted from Phone Arena, Thursday (12/04/2013), when was rescued from the water, Timo immediately remove the SIM card and Lumia 800 favorite dry for several hours.
How shocked she was upon learning the device appeared to still be lit. The Lumia 800 could still be used to take pictures under water.
Unfortunately, the screen of the phone at all is not operated / suppressed.
Nokia Lumia 800 has also been showing off her toughness in November 2011. At that time, there was a man who dropped the device from a balcony. The device landed hard and believed would make him unable to live anymore. Miraculously, the Lumia 800 was not damaged at all, even the screen and the body of the device is not scratched at all.

via Softpedia