Motorola Xoom Tablet Can be upgraded to LTE Start Tomorrow

Motorola Xoom LTE tablet upgrade
For those of you the Motorola Xoom tablet users, it's time to rejoice because starting tomorrow the Motorola Xoom tablet can be upgraded to LTE. Initially the Motorola Xoom will get an upgrade to LTE in the second quarter of 2011, but over time it just be a promise.

For those of you who still want a tablet to be upgraded to LTE can immediately send your Xoom, to the Motorola starting tomorrow, this process will take 6 business days and free (as promised by Motorola). For users who are still waiting for the LTE radio pre-installed also do not have to wait longer, because on 23 October, Motorola plans to release it officially.
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New iPhone 4S and iPod Touch Appear in Apple inventory system

New iPhone 4S and iPod Touch
October 4th is getting closer, does not feel just a week away to wait for a new iPhone that its secret was sealed until today. Now the secret has started to unfold with the unfolding of the new iPhone 4S and iPod Touch in Apple inventory system, according to one source who did not want to mention his identity.

The new iPhone is rumored has been identified with N90A code name is likely refers to the iPhone that has been circulating at this time (N90). There are also estimates that the code is the iPhone 4 code for cheaper version with 8GB capacity, rather than the iPhone 4S was rumored to contain a number of changes including a faster processor.

In addition there are also new N81A code name which seems to be the new generation of the iPod Touch, considering to the iPod Touch currently has N81 code name. It could be a white version of the iPod Touch that was rumored earlier.
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Amazon Kindle Touch Android Tablet price $99

Amazon Kindle Touch Tablet
After the Kindle Fire, Amazon is currently also launching the Kindle Touch, an e-reader that uses a touch screen based infrared tracking system for navigation. Its size is smaller than the Kindle that is currently circulating and distributed in two versions ie the wifi and the 3G.

The Kindle Touch, using the new UI controls interface with shift to the right to move and shift to the left to look to the previous page. Both models use the features of X-rays are used to store a chapter or title that has been read into the cache in the e-reader that can read later. The Amazon Kindle Touch tablet size looks smaller than previous models. This is due to have been the removal of a physical keyboard.

The Amazon Kindle Touch can be ordered starting today with prices starting at $99 for wifi model. As for the Kindle Touch 3G model will sell for $149 including the 3G access for free, like the Kindle 3G currently available.
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Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet announced with price $199

Amazon Kindle Fire Tablet
Amazon Android Tablets launch event rolling today. On this occasion Amazon finally officially announced the Kindle Fire, the 7-inch Android tablet with the affordable price of $199.

The Amazon Kindle Fire is a tablet that is able to present a video streaming service with a custom interface. Even so, the Kindle Fire has a feature that is minimalist in order its price could be reduced to below $200. However, The Amazon Kindle Fire still get the Amazon Prime service free for 30 days, as well as a subscription service costing $79 per year including access to video streaming services.

The Kindle Fire tablet is equipped with a dual-core 1GHz TI OMAP processor plus 8GB of internal storage media. Not available with 3G connection, only wifi installed. Additionally it does not have a camera or microphone, while the 7 inch screen has a resolution of 1024x600 pixels.

Android OS used is a customized 2.1 version. The battery is said can last 7 hours with the use of wifi. Amazon does not require the Amazon Prime service so that the Kindle Fire tablet price remain affordable.
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Google Nexus Prime escapes Bluetooth Certification

Google Nexus Prime
Google Nexus Prime as the first smartphone that will use Android Ice Cream has just been entered into the FCC certification. Smartphone is also known as the Samsung GT-I9250 has obtained Bluetooth certification.

Because of this handset has entered the Bluetooth certification indicates that its release will not be long anymore. Google with its associates is expected to begin selling the Android Ice Cream Sandwich based smartphone at the end of the year during Christmas holidays.

The Google Nexus Prime, unlike other HTC or Samsung handsets, will use the genuine Android OS without modifications and customization. This means that the Google Nexus Prime would not use a custom interface like the HTC Sense or TouchWiz.

The Google Nexus Prime smartphone rumored features a 1.5GHz dual-core processor with 4.6 inch screen with HD resolution of 1280x720 pixels.
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Samsung and Microsoft signed Android Patent License Agreement

samsung omnia gt i8700 windows phone
Microsoft and Samsung just announced a cross licensing agreement that will make the Samsung to pay royalties to Microsoft for each tablet and smartphone Android sells. In addition the two sides also agreed on closer collaboration in the Windows Phone device.

This license agreement referred to Microsoft as a response to the Google and other Android users complaints over the use of patents during the development of Android. This indicates that Microsoft could take royalties from two manufacturers Android gadget, the Samsung and the HTC.

With this agreement, then Microsoft will get royalties on more than half Android smartphone sold in the United States today. While with Samsung, which made the deal more broadly with a commitment to using the Windows Phone as a platform for the upcoming Samsung devices.

Previous Samsung has announced the Samsung Omnia W using the Windows Phone 7. In addition, the Samsung Focus S is also rumored to be a Windows 7 Phone Mango smartphone.
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LG Esteem Officially Released with Price $250

LG Esteem
Just a few days rumored, MetroPCS finally officially announced the LG Esteem. The middle and upper smartphone will be priced at $250 without a contract and will be coming soon on next week.

The LG Esteem is an Android Gingerbread based smartphone with WVGA screen of 4.3 inch, 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, 5MP camera with flash capable of 720P HD video recording, with 1.3 megapixel front camera, 8GB of internal storage, micro-HDMI ports, Dolby® mobile Surround 7.1, Corning® Gorilla® Glass Screen Protector.

Are you interested in having the LG Esteem smartphone with the 4G LTE connectivity?
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Toshiba Thrive 7 Tablet price and release date

Toshiba Thrive 7 Tablet
Toshiba has officially announced a new tablet that will be operated with Android Honeycomb, the Thrive 7. Based on its name, this tablet will have a 7 inch screen with a resolution 1280X800p, which will be smaller than its predecessor tablets, The Thrive, which has a 10.1-inch screen.

Differences seen through the thin outer design is only 0.48 inches (12mm), the difference with The Thrive is somewhat thick. These tablets will also have dual-core Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, 1GB of RAM, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, stereo speakers with SRS Labs technology, 5MP camera, 2MP front camera, Mini USB, HDMI Micro, MicroSD card support, 16GB or 32GB of internal memory, and of course, Toshiba's feature that will make this tablet good hands, anti-slip, and stylish.

Based on news from Toshiba, the Thrive 7 will be released in the U.S. in December. The Toshiba Thrive 7 Tablet will priced at less than $400.
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HP show off Future Technology in a Movie

HP Future Technology
Hugh Jackman in a new film, Reel Steel, HP seems to show off the newest technology. This is a technology that may be used in the future, a kind of computer with a translucent screen and printer with the 3D results.

The ThruScreen is a thin screen that allows users to manipulate real objects that are behind the virtual image display device is also available on the screen. While The VolumeJet is a 3D printer that produces something, as seen on the computer screen.

Other technologies is The Curve, which is a super computer that L-shaped and has a touch screen that allows users to manipulate it with finger or stylus. Also The Flex, which is a laptop that looks at the flexible film is used to control the robot. This laptop also has a futuristic translucent screen.

If you are still curious, please check out the following video:






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ZTE Introduces LTE Miscellaneous Devices

ZTE
Wireless Internet technology is advancing, now with LTE 4G era. Now, ZTE Corporation started to show some LTE terminal at the PT / EXPO COMM China 2011 in Beijing, a conference of leading a new generation of communication technologies which was held on 26 to 30 September.

ZTE smartphones featuring dual-core dual-mode CDMA FDD-first in the world, a product that will soon be launched. This smartphone has a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, operate the Android 2.3 and can support 3G and 4G networks, FDD-LTE and CDMA-EVDO simultaneously. This smartphone has a fairly high-capacity battery, 1780mAh.

ZTE also features a multi-mode dual-standby TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA/GSM world's first, the ZTE V2 TD-LTE Smartphone, which debuted at the Universiade 2011 in Shenzen. This product has a 4.1-inch capacitive touch panel, operate the Android 2.3 and supports multi-mode high-speed wireless broadband. This smartphone also offers high speed Internet access, auto-roaming on the network band TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA and GSM, as well as auto-select the fastest connection available of the several platforms.

In addition, two LTE ZTE tablet PCs also displayed in the exhibition, the V66 and the V68. Both products support the Internet LTE CDMA / EVDO and each has a touch panel 7-inch and 10-inch high-resolution capacitive. The tablet using a dual core 1.2GHz processor, and using Android operating system 3.2 Honeycomb.
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iPhone 5 release debut October 14th

Let's Talk iPhone
Apple will introduce the iPhone 5 on October 4 next week at the Apple campus, California, after they spread the invitation to the media with the title "Let's talk iPhone".

Then when the iPhone 5 will be released? According to a report from Macotakara, Apple will launch the iPhone 5 for the first time in five countries, ie: U.S., UK, Germany, Japan, and France on October 14th, then the other countries will follow shortly thereafter.

If reports of Macotakara is true, then this would correspond to a comment of the France Telecom CEO, Stéphane Richard, some time ago that said if the iPhone 5 will be available in Orange (one operator in France) on October 15.

We wait for the official announcement of the iPhone 5 for the first time by Apple's new CEO, Tim Cook.
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Asus UX31 Ultrabook Stylist with high performance

Asus UX31 Ultrabook
Asus will release a thin notebook or known as ultrabook. The Asus UX31 is a thin ultrabook using a large screen that is 13.3 inches which is scheduled to release end of this year.

The Asus UX31 Ultrabook is one of the stylists notebooks, which uses cashing made of aluminum, while the keyboard and tochpad using glass made of aluminum.

The Asus UX31 Ultrabook specs using some impressive hardware, such as a 1.7 GHz Intel Core i5-2557M, this is an Intel CPU with Hyper Threading technology that can perform processing four threads simultaneously. As reported by Softpedia, Sunday (09/25/2011).

The Intel processors with fast data processing is supported by the drive of 128GB or 256GB solid state, which allows the system sleep state in just a few seconds.

At the edge of the Asus UX31, the user will find a USB 2.0 port and one USB 3.0 port, SD card reader, mini-DisplayPort and mini-HDMI connector. The 13.3-inch screen that is used by the Asus UX31 has a 1600x900 resolution and LED backlit.

The basic version of the Asus UX31, which comes with a core i5-2557M processor with 128GB SSD will be priced at €999 Euro. While the upgraded version, offering a Core i7-2677M (1.8GHz) CPU and 256GB SSD which will be priced at € 1199 or about $1610.
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iPhone 5 features to compete with Android

iPhone 5 features
The presence of the iPhone 5 is getting closer. However, until now rumors are circulating still can not show a consistent leak about how the shape and the specifications of one of these dream gadget.

If you see competition in the smartphone market today are increasingly stringent, the presence of the iPhone 5 according to some party must have excellent features that have not or are rarely used by other smartphones. However, in addition to the features of surprise, the iPhone 5 also requires the latest features and the ability to remain one of your favorite gadgets for technology user, as follows:
  1. Improved hardware: Some Apple competitors such as Samsung, LG, and Motorola have released dual-core smartphone. Therefore, the iPhone 5 should use at least 1.2 to 1.5 GHz dual core A5 processors like the iPad 2 plus 1GB of RAM.
  2. The new OS: The launch the new iPhone is always accompanied by a new mobile operating system, in this case IOS 5. Reportedly there were 200 new features that will be owned by the iPhone 5, including notification system and the addition of new applications such iMessage Reminder and Newstand.
  3. Screen Display: The iPhone 5 is rumored to be having retinal display screen that meets the sides with a size of 4 inches. The screen is also rumored to curved, so it will protect user privacy. Expected the iPhone 5 screen will be equal to or better than the Samsung Galaxy S2 screen which uses a Super AMOLED Plus touch screen, such as Quantum Dot screen with LED technology that absorbs much less power but the quality is equivalent to the OLED display.
  4. Near Field Communication: Samsung S2 has supported the NFC chip that facilitates data exchange and connection through touch. There was news earlier that says that the new iPhone will use Qualcomm chips with NFC capability, but the possibility of its implementation for the iPhone 6.
  5. Battery life: the Samsung Galaxy S2 is able to survive 10 hours with 1650 mAh battery, while the iPhone 4 only lasted 7 hours in 3G networks. Usually the new iPhone will be better than the previous iPhone in this section.
  6. Memory capacity: Application of the growing need of storage space is greater. Expected the iPhone 5 has an internal storage option 16GB, 32GB, and 64GB.
  7. 4G Connection: For now, the iPhone 4 is still not equipped with the 4G technology. Expected the iPhone 5 features the 4G technology.
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Samsung SHV-E120L Smartphone specs

Samsung SHV-E120L
South Korean smartphone manufacturer, the Samsung is also preparing a master of Android to the market in South Korea. Samsung is rumored to release the SHV-E120L smartphone which has a screen size of 4.7 inches with a resolution of 1280 x 720 pixels.

The Samsung SHV-E120L Android smartphone is equipped with top class specifications such as the Qualcomm Snapdragon 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal memory, a 8MP rear camera and 2MP front camera. Other features include Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and NFC. In addition there are also MDM9600 Gobi chipset that indicate the ability of LTE, HSPA and CDMA.

The Samsung SHV-E120L Android smartphone has a screen size larger than the LG LU6200 which have similar specifications. With the large screen size, then this smartphone could be a favorite product for some people but can also be a product that is considered less fit, especially if for bagged.

The Samsung SHV-E120L smartphone will be released in South Korea in October. Unfortunately there is no information about the plans availability outside South Korea including the selling price.
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Apple is preparing Quad-Core Processors

Apple Quad-Core Processors
Based on the search performed on the source code of Apple's Xcode developer tools, Apple is known to have slipped a reference that will support quad-core processors. The four core processors are expected to be incorporated into the model of the iPhone, the iPad, and the latest iPod touch.

According to Ars Technica, in the source code contained Fleet Cortex A9 processors references when interpreting the CPU to be optimized. In the code written PJ4B which is a CPU design specifically optimized at Fleet XP Marvell quad-core processors.

It most likely of the inclusion of quad-core source code according to Foresman from Ars Technica is that Apple may use the Marvell chip quad-core processor in the iPhone and the iPad prototype. Could be also that it is used for the Mac Book Air which is used in the trial preparation of the upcoming quad-core products.

So, should wait for Apple's quad-core products for the next dream gadget, or just wait for the iPhone 5 dual-core processors are likely to be announced on 4 October?
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LG Optimus EX Smartphone specs

LG Optimus EX Smartphone
After the first leaked two days ago, the LG Optimus EX pictures leaked again. Besides the picture, this time also include a variety of superior features of one of the top-end smartphones from South Korea.

The LG Optimus EX Smartphone specs will run on Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread, which is powered by 1.2GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 processor with GPU ULP GeForce (AP25). Has a 4-inch screen WVGA resolution NOVA IPS type. There is also a 5 megapixel autofocus camera that can record 1080p video even without the flash. Has a ROM of 8GB with 1GB of RAM, plus a slot for microSD cards up to 32GB of storage space. Meanwhile, a few other features, almost the same as other top end smartphones.

Despite using 1500 mAh batteries, the LG Optimus EX Smartphone only weighs 127 grams with a thickness of 9.65 mm. Will be available in two color choices are black/silver and white/champagne gold for SK Telecom's mobile network users in South Korea. Release date and price of this smartphone is not yet known, including its availability outside of South Korea.
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LG Esteem full specs leaked, Android smartphone with 4G LTE

LG Esteem
Some of the screenshot image of LG partners confirmed the latest LG smartphone, the LG Esteem. The smartphone specs has a 1GHz Snapdragon processor, 512MB of RAM, 8GB storage, 4.3-inch display, a 5MP camera capable of recording 720p video, a 1.3MP front camera.

In addition, the LG Esteem will run on Android Gingerbread, equipped with MetroPC S LTE network with a capacity of 1500mAh batteries, and also using the LG Optimus UI.

Reportedly, the LG Esteem smartphone will be priced at $249. But unfortunately the release date of the LG Esteem has not been known clearly.

Here are the LG Esteem full specs leaked picture:
LG Esteem specs
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Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S available for online order

Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S
Although there has been no news about the presence of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S in store, but according to GSM Arena, it managed to find one website for online purchase. The latest version of the Xperia Arc has differences with its predecessor as a 1.4 GHz processor (the Xperia Arc only 1 GHz).

The Xperia Arc S is a smartphone with the Sony Bravia LCD screen of 4.2 inches, with 512MB of RAM, 8MP of camera that is able to play 720P 30fps HD video with continuous auto-focus. In addition, features for the Sony Cybershot camera (eg, TX-9) are also incorporated into the ARC S, namely a 3D panoramic sweep mode. In addition, other advantages brought by the Sony Ericsson ARC S smartphone including the ability to create 3D images using the Arc S camera, which will be enjoyed by other Xperia series users for output in 2011.

There are many color options are offered, among others, Pure White , Gloss Black, Misty Silver , Midnight Blue dan Sakura Pink. The Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S smartphone is priced at $528.50 by Negrielectronics[dot]com.
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Samsung Galaxy S Glide coming soon in Canada

Samsung Galaxy S Glide
Some time ago, it was reported that the Samsung Galaxy S II with QWERTY keyboard slider which its picture was leaked to the public, had preached rather than as one variant of the Samsung Galaxy S II, but this time the smartphone is already getting a confirmation will be coming soon in Canada as one of the Galaxy S variant with the name Samsung Galaxy S Glide.

Specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Glide S is not too much different than the Galaxy S II, equipped with dual-core 1.2GHz processors, 8 MP camera with support for 1080p Full HD recording, 1.2 MP front camera, QWERTY keyboard slider, 4-inch Super AMOLED screen.

Unfortunately, the screen is embedded in the Galaxy Glide S, still using Super AMOLED no-frills + (plus), whether this is just a misspelled or is true. If you look at the specifications, the selling price of Samsung Galaxy S Glide smartphone is likely to be slightly cheaper than the Samsung Galaxy S II is available in the market.
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Samsung Galaxy S II X aka Hercules smartphone

Samsung Galaxy S II X aka Hercules smartphone
The Samsung Galaxy S II X aka Hercules will soon be released in Canada. One of the operators who are ready to sell it is TELUS. Today MobileSyrup have had the opportunity to hold direct the Samsung Galaxy S II X and record it in a short video preview.

The Samsung Galaxy S II X smartphone is another variant of the Samsung Galaxy S II series that has a screen of 4.5 inches with SAMOLED+ technology. Equipped with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 8MP camera with support for 1080p full HD recording, 2MP front camera and run on Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread OS, and using a 1850mAh battery.

Here is a video of the Samsung Galaxy S II X aka Hercules smartphone:
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HTC Ruby aka Amaze 4G Smartphone release date October 6

HTC Ruby aka Amaze 4G Smartphone
HTC Ruby has been leaked on the internet several times. After appearing in the surreptitiously picture some time ago, the Android smartphone is one of HTC's flagship appeared again in the picture clearly indicating that the timing of its release will come soon.

In the previous leaked, rumored that the smartphone will be available at T-Mobile will be released under the name the HTC Amaze 4G. The HTC Amaze 4G has specifications included 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, the Ruby will use 4.3-inch QHD touch screen and 8MP rear camera. In addition, the HTC Ruby aka Amaze 4G Smartphone will be equipped with a Sense UI 3.5 typical of the HTC which wraps Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

With the semi-official image leaked appear today, the HTC is expected to announce the 6th of October in London. The possibility launch of the smartphone is also in conjunction with debut of the HTC Rhyme in the UK, in addition to the HTC Explorer, the HTC Vigor, and the HTC Bass.
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HTC Radar 4G Coming Soon at T-Mobile

HTC Radar 4G
Since officially announced, has been a lot of evidence and the fact that the HTC Radar 4G smartphone will soon be released in the UK, but many Windows Phone and HTC lovers especially in the U.S. that asked whether the smartphone will also be available at other countries?

Today the question hanging has getting a definitive answer. Some Photos of the HTC Radar 4G smartphone with the T-Mobile branding has been circulating in cyberspace, from some media, the smartphone can be ordered starting in the near future although no exact date.

The HTC Radar 4G smartphone is a Windows Phone Mango, which uses a 1GHz dual-core processor, 3.8-inch WVGA display, 5 megapixel main camera, 8GB of internal memory and the 4G network connectivity. Although there is no definite launch date of this phone but at least this photo to give a little refresher and good news for T-Mobile customers in the United States.
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Al Gore Former US vice president confirmed iPhone 5 release date on October 4

iPhone 5 release date Al Gore
Yesterday, according to unofficial sources reported that Apple, the manufacturer from the U.S., will announce the iPhone 5 on October 4. Today the former vice president of the United States is also an activist who care about the environment, Al Gore, confirmed about the release date. Al Gore is also one of the board members of Apple Inc. said that the new iPhones will be released on that date.

It is also an important essence, because this event is the first major event for the Tim Cook after being appointed to replace Steve Jobs. Also Tim Cook will become the main presenter for the event, who will describe the features and specifications of this new iPhone. Reportedly Steve Jobs also will attend at the event.

Rumors and predictions about the new iPhone or the iPhone 5 will soon be over.
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BlackBerry Curve 9360 release date September 28 at T-Mobile

BlackBerry Curve 9360
T-Mobile has announced the presence of the BlackBerry Curve 9360, planned the Curve 9360 is available on September 28 next week. For bookings, both online and offline has been started since yesterday.

The BlackBerry Curve 9360 is the new generation of the Curve, that rely on the BlackBerry OS 7, 5 MP Camera, full QWERTY keyboard, 800 Mhz processor, and 1000mAh battery capacity.The BlackBerry Curve 9360 will be sold by T-Mobile and available in 2 colors: Black and Merlot.
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Samsung Galaxy Skin release date Q2 2012

Samsung Galaxy Skin
Back to last July when the Samsung Galaxy Skin started getting media attention with a unique on-screen that can be flexible also with AMOLED. The Samsung Galaxy Skin smartphone also expected to be formed with many phone models, as demonstrated previously, although only a prototype product development. But a few moments ago, IBT said that this concept phone will actually be released on 2nd Quarter of 2012.

The Samsung Galaxy Skin specs includes flexible AMOLED display by 4-inch 800 × 480 resolution, 8MP camera comes with auto focus, self shot, action shot, panorama shot, stop motion, smile shot and features of Add Me, and a VGA front camera.

The Samsung Galaxy Skin also has a 1.2 GHz processor, 1GB of RAM, 1500 mAh Battery, Network 3.5G (GSM / GPRS / EDGE) 850/900/1800/1900 MHz), 4G (HSDPA 7.2 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps): 900/1900/2100 MHz. Other features: The integration of the message using Social Hub, Android Market, A-GPS, applications Augmented Realty: Realty Screen Browser, SMS, MMS, Email, Video messaging, Exchange ActiveSync.

Reportedly, the Samsung Galaxy Skin smartphone is what should be the opposite of the iPhone 5, not the Samsung Galaxy S II Plus, but unfortunately too far away from the iPhone 5 launch that is rumored will be released this October 4th.
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BlackBerry Curve 9350 Available at Sprint October 2

BlackBerry Curve 9350 Sprint
The BlackBerry Curve 9350 smartphone was postponed by Sprint of this month into October, and now have no certainty, Sprint will be releasing the BlackBerry OS 7 which is quite affordable on October 2nd. For the price, there is written that the original price of the BlackBerry Curve 9350 is $349.99

The BlackBerry Curve 9350 smartphone is not a touch screen models like the Bold 9900, has a 2.44-inch screen with a resolution of 360 x 480, 5MP camera that can record video with VGA quality resolution, as well as using single-core 800MHz processor with 512MB of RAM.
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Windows Phone 7 Mango update availabe within 1-2 Week

WP7 Mango Update
Good news came for the fans of Windows Phone 7. Microsoft by Eric Hautala, General Manager of Customer Experience Engineering, has announced it will begin rolling out updates of Windows Phone 7.5 Mango in one or two weeks. These updates will start rolling in several stages over a few selected devices.

If the Mango update has been ready for a device, a message will appear on the Windows Phone. In addition the owner can check whether the Mango updates are available through the Where's my phone update?

In addition to the Mango updates, owners will also get the new firmware from the vendor's device fabricators. This firmware has been adjusted so that the Windows Phone smartphone and applications will be compatible with all features available in Mango. Therefore, Microsoft does not recommend users to update illegally can lead to the smartphone users can not function properly and optimally to use the Mango.

These updates are not sent to the OTA so that the user must download and install themselves. Therefore, Microsoft provides the new versionof the Windows Phone 7 Connector for the Mac in addition to the Zune to the PC. Both have been amended to update runs faster and allows better control in terms of backups.
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HTC Raider 4G Officially Announced

HTC Raider 4G
HTC has officially launched a smartphone in South Korea today called the HTC Raider 4G. Equipped with a screen of 4.5-inch QHD, will also contain Android Gingerbread, 1.5 Ghz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, HTC Sense 3.0, 8MP camera and can play and record video FullHD 1080P, 1.3MP front camera, WiFi b / g / n, Bluetooth 3.0 and GPS.

When tested the speed connectivity using LTE networks in South Korea, the HCT Raider 4G smartphone has recorded speed to 100Mbps for download and 50Mbps for upload. While with the HSPA network, the speed recorded is 21Mbps for downloading and 5.76Mbps for uploading.

For release date in other countries there is still no official statement from the HTC, as well as about the price that will be priced by HTC.
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Apple Ready to Announce iPhone 5 October 4

iPhone 5 release date
After many rumors circulating that are not necessarily, it seems the emergence of the iPhone 5 is certainly the time. This is because according to information from insiders, Apple is preparing the launch of new devices on October 4. This launch will be led by Tim Cook, Apple's new CEO. He will be accompanied by Phillip W. Schiller (Senior VP, Worldwide Product Marketing), Scott Forstall (Senior VP, IOS Software) and Eddy Cue (Senior VP of Internet Software and Services).

Gadgets that will be launched also remains mysterious. Besides the iPod, the new generation of the iPhone is also expected to be raised, although not yet known whether there will be two models of the iPhone or just one. While few expect the presence of the iPad 3 at the event.

If the date of October 4th is the date of the announcement of the iPhone, then the date of October 15 launch date will be quick, if confirmation of Orange France some time ago used as a benchmark. But it seems Apple fans are already looking forward to remember the iPhone 4 is one year old and a lot of competitors who have made new devices with better specs than the iPhone 4.

Besides the iPhone, the launch date could be the official date of launch of new mobile operating system that is iOS 5. Currently the operating system is almost reached version of GM (Golden Master).
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Samsung Galaxy Note comes in UK November end

Samsung Galaxy Note
Having announced last month, reportedly the Samsung Galaxy Note will not come to the U.S. market, but the Samsung lovers in the UK can still enjoy this new smartphone. British Retailers, the Clove, recently announced the pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy Note although no release date and price is uncertain, but likely to be present in late November and priced at $780.

This uncertainty also led to pre-order system at the Clove just a commitment to purchase and has not cost anything. For the reminder, the Samsung Galaxy Note has SAMOLED screen of 5.3 inches with HSPA+ and LTE networks, 1.4 Ghz dual-core processor, 8MP camera is also a 2MP front camera. The Samsung Galaxy Note weighs about 178 grams with the thickness of 9.65mm.
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Apple will release two iPhone models simultaneously

Apple Company
A note from JP Morgan to investors stating that Apple will release two new iPhone models this fall with the name iPhone 4 Plus and iPhone 5.

JP Morgan analyst Mark Moskowitz, also said that the iPhone 5 will be the global smartphone with support for GSM and CDMA networks. Moskowitz also believes that the successor of the iPhone 4 will have a much thinner and lighter weight. He also says that the successor of the iPhone 4 for low version will be called the iPhone 4 Plus and not the iPhone 4S as reported previously.

''We believe that investors should prepare for positive surprises on the iPhone sales this quarter and next quarter.''
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BlackBerry Torch 9860 ‘Monza’ coming soon in UK

BlackBerry Torch 9860 Monza
Monza, the BlackBerry Torch 9860 smartphone, is the successor of the Storm, which had previously failed. This smartphone does not have a physical QWERTY keyboard, so it is completely touch screen devices. After a delayed release, finally Monza will be coming in the UK on October 3rd through the Clove.

Reportedly, that on October 3, the BlackBerry Torch 9860 ‘Monza’ ready to shipping, so that when the user is already pre-order before, probably on October 4 will soon get the Monza smartphone, and be the first person who uses the latest BlackBerry smartphone.

The BlackBerry Torch 9860 ‘Monza’ price of £418.80 SIM-free and unlocked.
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Sonim XP5300 Force 3G coming soon in Europe

Sonim XP5300 Force 3G
Having succeeded with the title as the world's most powerful mobile phone, Sonim will soon release a more powerful mobile phones in Europe, the Sonim XP5300 Force 3G. This phone is designed for workers in harsh environments and fans of extreme environments, so no need to worry about durability of the phone when on the move.

The Sonim XP5300 Force 3G has passed MIL-SPEC standards that will be able to survive in the water depth of 2 meters, also after being dropped from a height of 2 meters. Also the phone is a mobile anti-dust so it will not interfere with its performance. The phone screen is equipped with Gorilla Glass with a thickness of 1.5mm is reduced compared to those used in other phones.

If you are always struggling with extreme working environments, the Sonim XP5300 Force 3G phone is suitable for you to use. Rumors say the Sonim XP5300 Force 3G phone will be priced at $699 in the U.S.
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ViewSonic V430 Android smartphone

ViewSonic V430 Android smartphone
After ViewSonic launches its previous Android smartphones such as the ViewPad 4 and the V350, ViewSonic plans to release its new Android smartphone, the ViewSonic V430. Smartphone with large screens about 4.3-inch WVGA will certainly help the users to enjoy 3D ViewScene interface.

However, unlike the ViewSonic ViewPad 4 smartphone that runs on Android Gingerbread, the ViewSonic V430 will run on Android 2.2 Froyo. Other features which are owned by the ViewSonic V430 smartphone including 3G, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth, 5MP camera, VGA front camera, 512MB of RAM, and 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor.

The ViewSonic V430 smartphone price and also which countries the smartphone will be released is still unknown, but certainly Russia will get the chance.
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iPhone 5 spare part pictures leaked

iPhone 5 spare part
Is this a sign of the presence of the iPhone 5 getting closer? Many have speculated the presence of the iPhone 5 in early October to come. A picture is suspected the iPhone 5 spare part 5 leaked to the public, the picture first appeared on the Weibo microblogging sites in China and spread quickly in cyberspace.

From the leaked picture above, it was revealed three notes or important fact if this is indeed part of the iPhone 5, are:
Processors are used similar with the iPad 2, the A5 chips processor.
Slight increase in battery life compared with the iPhone 4 (4.2V, 1430 mAh 3.7V VS, 1420 mAh)
LCD rear panel extending from corner to corner, which indicates that the iPhone 5 will have a bigger screen than the iPhone 4.

If the three points above is true there are on the iPhone 5, then the iPhone 5 becoming increasingly feasible to wait because a big change compared to the iPhone 4. We can not confirm the authenticity of the picture above. Let the time to answer.
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HTC Explorer smartphone pictures leaked

HTC Explorer smartphone
According to leaked, the HTC Explorer, formerly also called the HTC Pico, will be aimed at middle to lower users, who do not need a smartphone with a very high specification. They say this smartphone will be released in quarter 4 will run on Android Gingerbread with Sense 3.5.

The HTC Explorer smartphone will be available in two colors, ie black and blue, which seemed more directed to the Incredible 2 than the Wildfire S. The HTC Explorer will features a 600 MHz processor that supports 3.2-inch touch screen HVGA, 384MB/512MB RAM / ROM and also 5MP camera.

Although not yet officially known about the price that will be priced, however, the HTC explorer smartphone price expected will not be too expensive.
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Silver Lake Partners to bid Yahoo

Yahoo Company
Yahoo reportedly attracting the interest of potential buyers, the Silver Lake Partners firm referred to as the candidate with the most potential to get these giant companies.

According to The Wall Street Journal, a number of potential buyers have contacted the Yahoo to buy the company. Similarly, as quoted from Net Imperative, Tuesday (09/20/2011).

Silver Lake was founded in 1999. The firm is a firm that invests in the technology sector. Some companies are by Silver Lake Partners invested investments include Avaya, Sabre Holdings, UGS Corp., Skype, Seagate Technology and Instinet.

Reported by the WSJ also said that potential buyers might not be possible to acquire Yahoo, except if the Internet company, sold shares of Asian companies at their disposal, including Alibaba Group Holding Ltd. and 35 percent shares of Yahoo Japan.

Efforts to purchase Yahoo appear several weeks after Carol Bartz thrown out from her position as CEO, for failing to bring in revenue. Tim Morse, CFO of Yahoo were immediately appointed as interim CEO to replace Bartz.

Yahoo Party at the time said that they would form a leadership council to save the company. Although Yahoo is not stated openly, but the news that developed in recent years illustrates that the company is quite open enough to be purchased.

Currently Yahoo, America Online (AOL) and Microsoft, as well is working for their online advertising sector, so they can bring more profits and can compete with Google.
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Former Acer CEO joins Lenovo

Former Acer CEO Lanci
Lenovo has been enamored with the former Acer CEO, Gianfranco Lanci which will serve as a consultant to Lenovo in particular will focus on developing the brand and introduce it widely to all consumers.

Lanci who left Acer last March, because of disagreement over implementation of the strategy on the Acer device will focus on developing enterprise computing from Europe the Medion is already acquired by Lenovo in June.

Earlier there were rumors saying that Samsung was observing Lanci to know in depth about his Euro notebook. But it seems the Samsung's too late to make an offer of cooperation with Lanci because today he has officially joined with Lenovo.

"As our consultant, Lanci will bring its expertise and insights to help us improve the growth of Lenovo's consumer business by increasing globally," said Yuanqing Yang, CEO of Lenovo, as reported by Slash Gear, Tuesday (09/20/2011).

Lenovo is now the third largest PC manufacturer in the world. The company also claims their market share worldwide reached 12.2 percent. Meanwhile, Lenovo said if the company's profits have doubled every year.

With the experience possessed by Lanci as the former Acer CEO, it seems Lenovo's business growth could increase higher than before. The Italian man even bluntly stated that Lenovo's growth could be faster if Lenovo is willing to invest large amounts to develop the tablets and the smartphones.
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Motorola Admiral Military Standard Smartphone

Motorola Admiral Military Standard Smartphone
Motorola launched a military-standard smartphone called the Motorola Admiral. The smartphone which similar to the Blackberry smartphone using the Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system.

The Motorola Admiral is expected to be one of Motorola's flagship smart phone devices, and has come at the Sprint.

As reported by the GSMArena, The Motorola Admiral has a design similar to the BlackBerry Bold, a candy bar with a QWERTY keyboard, using a 3.1-inch VGA screen display.

The Motorola Admiral runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread, powered by the Qualcomm chipset of 1GHz speed, 5MP camera with flash features and videoHD@720p recording.

Other specifications that complement theMotorola Admiral smartphone such as a 4GB of internal memory and a microSD slot up to 32GB and supported features of network connections such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and high-speed networks (HSPA).

While the Admiral who has a sense of 'Naval Officer', built with durability so it can survive in a less friendly environment, so the smartphone is equipped with anti-scratch, anti-dust and anti-water.

Specifications embedded in the Motorola Admiral smartphone is a standard that is usually for military hardware.
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Samsung to ban iPhone 5 in Korea

Samsung vs Apple
After Australia, Samsung re-targeting Apple with sue the Cupertino company in South Korea on charges of patent infringement.

The Korea Times said that this would be a surprise demand of the Samsung for Apple, which will release the iPhone 5 in the near future. If the same place, Apple sued Samsung for violating patents related to design and display interface, then Samsung sue Apple on charges of violation of seven patents related to wireless technology.

“Just after iPhone 5 comes in South Korea, Samsung plans to bring the problem with Apple to court, for violating patents related to Samsung wireless technology,” said one of the senior executive of Samsung Electronics does not want to be named to The Korea Times.
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HP TouchPad Go Tablet Photo Leaks

HP TouchPad Go Tablet Photo Leaks
Competition in the tablet market seems quite cruel and meant it. Now one of the leading manufacturers of electronic devices HP has given up in the fight against the domination of iOS and Android in the tablet market share. The HP first WebOS-based tablet, the HP TouchPad should be satisfied because only briefly felt the market and its sale should be stopped.

Besides the HP TouchPad tablet, seems HP also has one other weapon that will be launched if the HP TouchPad tablet quite popular. The tablet is the HP TouchPad Go, the 7-inch version of the WebOS tablets made by HP that had not even released. If look the information obtained from the filing of the tablet at FCC, the tablet is definitely not engineering and truly prepared.

The HP TouchPad Go tablet actually has been equipped with a 1.5 GHz processor than the 10-inch version which is only equipped with a 1.2GHz processor. This tablet comes with 16Gb of internal storage, rear camera and has a NFC module and also has a screen resolution of 1024x768 pixels and an aspect ratio of 4:3.

In the end, The HP TouchPad Go leaks will only be a distant memory. So, whether previous rumors which says that Samsung is interested in the WebOS is true?
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New Motorola Android tablet to be prepared

New Motorola Android tablet
After Motorola Mobility acquired by Google, then what further strategy of the biggest search engine giant?

If the Motorola Xoom tablet failed to perform duties as a tablet flagship of the Android OS, may be under the care of Google could be different. According to recently leaked photo, there is a chance Motorola will release a new Android 7-inch tablet which is thinner than its previous generations.

The tablet has a very slim design with a slightly stiff angle. Looks like the view are shown on the tablet screen is a camera application is running. Unfortunately still not much information can be explored in more depth for now.

The possibility of the code name will be given to the tablet and also the name that will be given for the tablet is still mysterious. Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha had earlier explained that the 7-inch tablet will be launched before the end of this year, whether this statement can still be held? We wait for further news.
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iPhone 5 home button will shaped longer

iPhone 5 home button
Previously had circulated the news that the iconic style of the iPhone will not experience a change in the fifth generation of the Apple smartphone.

But the news seems to be indisputable because according to recent rumors circulating, the home button on the iPhone 5 will experience changes in physical design. The iPhone 5 home button on the re-design to be more to the side like a long rectangle, compared with a box shape on the home button of previous version of the iPhone.

The new changes in the phase of these rumors proved to be less preferred by some fans who asked for Apple's iPhone still maintain the design of the home button on the latest generation iPhone. If Apple is famous for its perfectionist and demanding design aestetikal on its products, how about the supposed shape of the home button on the iPhone 5 if this smartphone will have a bigger screen?
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Samsung Wave 3 Release Date October

Samsung Wave 3
A smartphone made by Samsung with the Bada-based, the Wave 3 S8600, will soon release this October. It is based on the SammyHub who says that Samsung has officially announced the news at the Bada event in India. It also said that the Samsung Wave 3 will be present in India in November, it was not known where the Bada smartphone to be launched for the first time.

The Samsung Wave 3 has a 4-inch SAMOLED WVGA Gorilla Glass display screen, with TouchWiz UI, HSPA, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, GPS, Bluetooth 3.0, 5MP camera with 720p video recording capability, VGA front camera, 1.4GHz processor and 3GB of internal memory and MicroSD card support.

In addition to the Samsung Wave 3 smartphone, the other smartphone made by Samsung are the Bada M and Wave Y is said to be released in October.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 available September 22

Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9
After all this time its presence was announced, Samsung is finally ready to begin selling the Galaxy Tab 8.9 tablets in the United States. Reportedly, the Honeycomb tablet will go on sale through BestBuy on September 22 next after shipped and distributed to stores across the United States.

According to BestBuy, some stores have to wait until September 25 so that the unit is available in stores. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 will be sold at prices starting at $399 and according to some parties an attractive option if notice any Tegra chipset with dual-core processor and TFT screen 1280 x 800 pixels are paired.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab is a tablet which is one variant of the Galaxy Tab. Samsung has released the Galaxy Tab 7 at first, followed by the 10.1 model which reaped a lawsuit from Apple.
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Android Ice Cream Sandwich rumored release late October

Android Ice Cream Sandwich
There was news about the Notion Ink that will use the Android Ice Cream Sandwiches for its tablet, the Adam. The Adam tablet is said to be release this November, right after the release of the mobile platform, which is expected late October.

In addition, also rumored that the OMAP chipset will be the choice for this new generation of the Android system. Reportly, the last processor manufacturing company, meet the stringent specifications of Google with NVIDIA Tegra 2 for the Honeycomb. But rumors say the Texas Instruments with its OMAP 4 will get many votes from Google's top brass for this new OS.

Can not wait for the end of October to enjoy the latest Android OS?
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Samsung Focus S Coming in October

Samsung Focus S
After passed the approval of the Federal Communication Commission (FCC), Samsung Focus S will coming in the market soon.

The smartphone with the codenamed i937 has 3G frequencies. The Samsung Focus S is a high-class smartphone, a classmate with the Windows Phone 7 and the Samsung Galaxy II. The Samsung Focus S has a 4.3-inch screen , the Super AMOLED technology and 8 megapixel rear camera.

While the front camera that function to take pictures and record video only has 1.3 Megapixels resolution.

The Samsung Focus S will be released at the CTIA wireless association exhibition on October 11 in San Diego.
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BlackBerry Shadow specs with QNX 1.0 OS

BlackBerry Shadow with QNX 1.0 OS
A mysterious image has been found by a member of the CrackBerry forums on Flickr that displays a picture of the BlackBerry devices that have not been announced. From these found images obtained information that the device is the BlackBerry Shadow, a smartphone of RIM with the new operating system is QNX 1.0.

The BlackBerry Shadow images is known uploaded by Flickr user with the alias name nomnomnom8 on September 18. It also obtained information about some of the BlackBerry Shadow specs as follows:
  • 1.5 GHz dual-core processor
  • 1GB of RAM
  • BlackBerry QNX 1.0 OS
  • BBM for QNX 1.0
  • Android Player for QNX
  • 4.2-inch widescreen with BriskPixel display
  • 1280 x 720 pixels screen resolution
  • 8.0MP camera with LED flash
  • 1.3 MP Front camera
  • HD 1080p 30fps video recorder with sound
If you look at the existing specifications, the device can be one tough competitor of the Samsung Galaxy S II and Apple iPhone 5 if released later.

No confirmation whether the leaked images is true or just engineering. But if true, then this will certainly be a breath of fresh air for RIM to re-compete to be one of the modern smartphone vendors.
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Launcher 7 App change Android becomes WP7

Launcher 7 App change Android becomes WP7
Android's popularity today is inseparable of the operating system's ability to adapt and modify. One of them is the installation launcher, as well as the Launcher 7, which makes an Android device to be flavor of Windows Phone 7 (WP7).

Although not the original but this launcher looks very similar. Users will receive tile and navigation interfaces such as the Windows Phone 7. Unfortunately, this tile is not active, although still showing some status indicators such as the number missed calls or the number of received sms.

Customization options for the Launcher 7 app is also available in large quantities. This application allows the user to change the color of one tile with another color or change all the color. Users can also create a new tile to call an application or widget displays. These tile sizes to few places can also be reset. One thing more impressive is the user will be able to fool others as though his Android device has been able to run (ported) the Windows Phone 7.

To get the Launcher 7 app, please visit the Android Market and you can download it for free.
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