Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Apple: New technology for P2P file transfer

H Apple has recently made ​​in securing a new patent , which describes an interesting P2P technology, which undertakes the task of sharing files and likely to meet sometime in the iPhone or iPad. The patent includes information explaining how, as for example that it uses a unique magnetic compass and a tone coded ultrasonic method to transfer files.

The technology also will allow the user to fast wireless data transfer to PC or other device. An assumption we make here is that you finally allow the wireless sync in iTunes. Finally, to complement that used standard NFC, which begins and is widely used in recent times and America / Europe with the potential to become an established technology, an exchange of information the next few months.

However, thanks to the RIAA, it was found that there is a negative element in the whole thing. This technology is not suitable for the free exchange of files between users with devices iPhone, and payment is required. So we can not yet know exactly, for it can find the full implementation of new technology, or simply do not yet have appropriate explanations.

Motorola Defy upgraded to Android 2.2

The T-Mobile and Motorola, recently announced the upcoming upgrades Defy, the adoption of Android Froyo 2.2. To new update is available for users of the network of T-Mobile and, as announced-optional, so that it allows users to make their own determination if they wish, manually download and install the next version of Android. As the media file size is approximately 112 MB, the Motorola offers its users to choose to upgrade via a network connection WiFi.

The adoption of Android 2.2, includes several points for improvement and additions of new elements. The update can be found including increasing performance in areas related to management of the device, adding new applications and higher speeds navigation through the installed browser. Also provides support for Adobe Flash Player 10.1, but most allow storage applications not in the phone memory, but on the micro SD card with the appropriate configuration. Will automatically be updated and deployed to the same rules. The device acquires the function of creating hotspot network, which will support up to 5 devices with receiver Wi-Fi.

Updated also the user interface and the levels of protection / security, which have risen significantly, according to the technicians of Motorola, and even added a feature that is different from the search menu dialer. Finally, in the initial screen has been the adaptation of three new windows and got the right to sync contacts with groups of social networks in which the user.

More information about (if and) when it becomes available in our country will be added to this post, when there are newer.

Intel Core i3 2105

With Core i3 2105, Intel is preparing a new binuclear processor 3,1 GHz with 3MB memory cache. The target of price - when it is released to the market on 22 May - is expected to be close to 90 euros.

GeForce GTX 560

With the GeForce GTX 560 without the patch, Nvidia Ti is in the works for a graphics card market mainstream. Until now there were many items on the card but this will change soon, as it should be available on the market on May 17.

According to rumors the new card will be based on a GF114-GPU with 336 CUDA cores, 56 units of textures, 32 ROPs and as a GB GDDR5-RAM, which is connected to the system via a 256mpitou channel.

Regarding the frequencies of the data are contradictory - the most likely thing is the GPU running at 800MHz.

Android in the U.S. Army

The U.S. military is planning a platform for applications based on popular operating system of Google, the Android, which will help the soldiers in regular operations. The first device that will arise as a result of this effort to bear the name «Joint Battle Command-Platform (JBC-P) Handheld».

The framework underlying the platform, called «Mobile / Handheld Computing Environment», allows applications to provide security and flexibility of use in the various chambers of the U.S. military, regardless of the developer of each application.

The platform is designed from the Annex Software Engineering Directorate in Huntsville, Alabama.

The JBC-P will be used on the battlefield by the Army and Marines by 2013. It gives the power of communication systems in aircraft, helicopters, land weapon systems and the existing portable equipment.

The platform development kit will be available to developers by next July. The leaders of the U.S. Army is expected to decide whether to use a common commercial hardware or hardware only state to implement the JBC-P smartphone.

Archos 9

The Archos again innovates by presenting the 9th Archos Tablet PC ! H new device combines high performance of a high-end netbook with a unique style, ergonomics and an amazing touch screen 8.9 " . With clarity and great response, the screen makes typing on the virtual keyboard, very comfortable. Furthermore, the slim profile device (just 17mm) and light weight allow you to move easily into your bag and use it everywhere.

Extremely thin, weighing only 800gr and elegant black finish, the Archos 9 PC tablet breaks new ground in style and simplicity of a netbook, meeting the expectations of the most demanding mobile users. It provides all the power and convenience you need for everyday use, enabling you to watch videos (including records Full HD ), browse the internet, make video chat, or writing e-mail and documents.

Thanks to modern processor Intel Atom Z510 and the integrated Intel video chipset, the Archos 9 PC tablet is able to provide the user a compelling video experience, including playing files quality HD. All you have to do is press the "Play" and enjoy the experience of the beautiful 8.9-inch screen.

The Archos 9 PC tablet also contains a hard drive 60GB for storing files, memory 1GB , camera web 1.3 Mpixels, stereo speakers and technology Bluetooth.


Archos 101 Internet Tablet 16 GB

Archos 101 is a revolution in portable computing! Small and lightweight to avoid fatigue during transport or use a large screen to enjoy your favorite movies or surf the internet without compromise! The Archos 101 in addition to being the perfect device for the internet, is fully compatible with a variety of applications for Android . Enjoy all your movies in HD quality with superb resolution 1024 x 600 screen on the Archos 101 or on television thanks to the video output HDMI!

The installed operating Android 2.2 provides a variety of applications, quick response to touch base and endless customization of your needs!

With the Archos 101 you can enjoy:
Display: High resolution touch screen, 1024x600 pixels (WXVGA), 10.1''TFT LCD.
OS: Android 2.2.
Video: MPEG-4 HD (up 720p, 30 fps @ 6Mbps), MPEG-4 (ASP @ L5 AVI, up to DVD resolution, 30 fps @ 8Mbps), H.264 HD (HP@L3.1 up 720p, 30 fps @ 5Mbps), WMV9/VC1 (AP up to 720p 30 fps @ 10Mbps), M-JPEG (Motion JPEG Video) to VGA resolution.
Subtitles: support filename with suffix:. Srt,. Ssa,. Smi,. Sub.
Wireless communication: WiFi (802.11 b / g / n), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR.
Additional features: speakers, stand, microphone, G-sensor, VGA front camera, HDMI.

Saturday, April 23, 2011

Motorola Defy

How controversial can be a cell phone anyway? Enough judging by the «hype», which has created the Defy, on the smart features and rugged nature, with ads that they want to do ... diving to withstand snow, mud, etc. and yet ... think smart in the ... intermediate. Let's solve the doubt is: it is not 100% tough phone, will not resist ... nuclear war. It withstands falls from height crazy (at least not better than average) or promises to make your snorkeling along the bottom of ... Caribbean.

Conversely, however, proved so clever and reliable as advertised by the technicians of Motorola, which I, as possible - now we say client, I am tremendously. "Smart" So, equipped with version 2.1 of the Android OS (aka Éclair) which, however, said the technicians Motorola is able to be upgraded - clearly preferable, version 2.2 (sometime in 2011). Good quality construction, therefore, very good technical characteristics for such a cell - to ... value close to 350 C - simply irrelevant UI (personal opinion ever) and, of course, very good range and ... performance under heavy use. All of the above two paragraphs summarize our impressions of the new "hard" phone of Motorola, after 2 weeks of daily coexistence. So finished the presentation?

Of course not, just starting ...

The truth is that we found on several Internet videos with the device is immersed in water for a few minutes ... and then "on its last legs", the touch screen because of the humidity ... covered across the back of ... There needs to be a nuclear physicist, however, to make sure that this smartphone, not as "tough" but they want to present it - rightly-planners. The rear part of the course is non-slip cover, so "tied" easily with our hand, preventing the device to slip out of hand even cit .. you are very active type of user. Conversely, however, the front side refers to ... high end smartphone, with its impressive TFT touch screen of 3.7 inches to make its presence felt both in the resolution (resolution 480 x 854 pixels) and with its response, even under intense conditions of use. The DEFY therefore does not seem so tough as he wants to be (at least in front), thus satisfying even "sophisticated" users by appearance.

Do not ask for much, of course, after a trip to ... "Skeleton" of the device will reveal several points, which are likely to refer to as "chopped", as the side of the device for example, with 6 well-placed screws, trying to earn him credibility and strength in difficult wet conditions or contact with water (a limited quantity of course). There is also a way of protecting the internal circuits of the device from contact with water, except perhaps a small strip of tire rubber on the cover of the battery and trying to protect the Defy, by contact with the liquid component. Do not try, however, because it fails to prevent the ... inevitable, but major flaws can be found on both covers - rubber-load of jacks and cable 3.5 mm. As you see in the pictures, the model sent to us by Motorola, the two caps are not "tie up" completely with the slots, so if immersed in water is mathematically certain to come into contact with it at some point (after the second - third dive) the inner contacts, so - at some point, cease to operate.




All this of course is hypothetical and respond to the worst cases that may be asked to use the device. In most ... down to earth features, therefore, we can mention the expense of refusing to exceed 118 grams and the overall dimensions of which barely touch the 107 x 59 x 13.4 mm, and its impressive ease of use while traveling in pockets, bags in hand to ... dashboard, etc. The display of - say - that is made from Gorilla Glass, which is highly resistant to scratches and general wear. With our responsibility, we tried to define the device and the truth is that stubbornly refused to wear down significantly, even after the fifth try our very positive feature for ... device name and reputation in the market.

Hmm .... what else? From Defy not missing of course, classic-"goodies" of more Android smartphones, such as sensors and rotation approach (to automatically turn off the backlight when you approach your ear), four key points below the TFT screen the ... known ("menu", "home screen", "back" and "search»), multitouch support for browsing mobile internet and photo menus, etc. Around the encounter - as we mentioned two-pin sockets for the MICR USB 2.0 and 3.5 mm headphones and two more buttons: an On / Off at the top and another to adjust the sound in the headphones. For the curious, finally, inside the device and more specifically under the Li-Ion battery, you will find two connectors on the SIM card and microSD card of 2 GB to be found in the basic package offer. The installation is simple, very easy, but their position - attention again, makes the device vulnerable to damage from moisture on contact with water for some time.

The search and finally, something more ... impressive is not going to find, except the digital camera 5.0Mpixels available at the rear, but will talk later.



Resistant to water anyway?

Motorola engineers are stated at the presentation device that is compatible with the IP67 standard for protection against dust and immersion in water between 15 cm and 1 meter. In reality this is not true. The phone is completely reliable physical and tough enough to withstand use, well above the average of Mines. No. But it is not 100% waterproof in water, especially if you put it under the surface. None of the wells is not adequately protected, so the first moment you dip in water, humidity and drops will fill the slots for 3.5 mm headphones and micro USB 2.0 connector, while it is certain that water will enter the handset the microphone of the device. Even if he continues to work for some (or most) will soon lose the significant features. For this reason, NO do not immerse in water or to dispose of constant snow, dirt and mud.

Can not afford to comfort but contact with dust and sand, humidity or contact with several drops of water, while the screen is quite resistant to the point ... impressive. Similar offers protection from falls, however, the model, since it is sure to endure and will continue to operate, but not without damage to the frame (scratches, cracks, etc.) or the screen if you ... unlucky.



The menu Android OS 2.1

Now let's not say the same ... The device could easily be "dressed" in the colors of the Android OS 2.2 or better, but to keep it more acceptable to middle-ranking category of smartphones, technicians Motorola supplied with the version 2.1 (Éclair). What does this mean? Quite simply you will have an increasingly anxious about the applications installed in internal memory after installing directly to the SD card is not possible (by legal means, at least). The classic UI of Motorola do - unfortunately in this model emerged, leading to revisit after a long time poorly designed widgets, moderate translations in Greek (for always talking widgets) and physical deficiencies in terms of social connectivity networks, control of all our email, etc. In short, we need to look pretty in the Android Market to furnish the model with several widgets for access to Facebook, Twitter, etc., control of your Exchange Email, etc.

The boot process of the device of course is very fast, feature reveals that a good 800aris processor is "hidden" somewhere in the interior. The known initial setup screen Android OS welcomes us then, no surprises. So add the Gmail account, we define how to display the date and time, connect the device to an Access point that can be near us, add other email accounts, if we have a lot to the device and generally customize the DEFY in such a way to suit the tastes and habits. The whole process does not take much time, so after a few minutes in front of us displayed the classic UI made by Motorola.

From the pre-installed applications, particularly impressed us operate 3G Mobile Hot Spot, an ability to connect any PC, netbook, tablet or via WiFI at Motorola DEFY and use it as a modem connection to mobile internet. The association process, however, was very simple and the reliability of impressed us once managed and associated with each device of choice. Other features of our model is quite satisfied with preinstalled operating calculating the volume of data consumed by surfing the mobile internet, while similar impressions let us menus and "Battery Management". With this function the user can "learn" the DEFY what use do we need - energy - has never needed to the device manages to save more energy. This record is a Battery Profile Manager in short, all you will find pre-menu "Settings" of the device is waiting for you.

The Motorola Defy has 512MB of RAM, a remarkably large amount of equipment in that category. This allows him to remain "vigorous" and high speed even when running several parallel applications. We used, for example with active applications Gmail, Browser, Facebook, Twitter and parameterized menu ADW Launcher and the performance was impressive. Our answer incoming calls, of course, in some cases showed a small crash, but fortunately not annoying.



Specifications

The Motorola DEFY that we had had installed version 2.1 - update 1 of the Android OS and version 2.34.1 (Moto Version) for the UI of Motorola. No problems with the sound during our calls, or other samples mikrofonismou even calls prolonged. The upgrade process was in version 2.51.1 using the Sync-upgrade of Motorola, which was completed successfully, without losing any of the data of our device.

The internal memory of the device reaches the 2GB and demonstrated good place for dozens of applications, with a similar concession to speed in the menu if you fill it until the bitter end. Apart from this, the user can use and 2GB microSD memory card that can be found in the basic package bid for the storage of several multimedia file format movies in MPEG4, 3GP, etc. For this reason we have applied to play files in formats MP4/WMV/H.263/H.264, but impressive image quality or significant customization capabilities. If you want of course to increase the capacity of Defy, you can of course provide it with a memory card with more capacity, since the device is compatible with microSD cards up to 32GB - always according to the very Motorola.

Motorola DEFY - Review
Dimensions: 1632 x 1224
Size: 621011 bytes

In other features, it is good to mention it has GPS receiver with A-GPS support, in addition to navigation with the help of the receiver, A-GPS service will work to continually update the position of the device through connection through mobile internet. Special impressed us but the WLAN transceiver device, which after 2-3 days of normal operation and connection with our router (Oxygen), began to lose connection signal at regular intervals. After one day, stopped automatically connects to the router, that if we in the device. Unique solution was to reboot our router whenever DEFY could not connect with him ... Until today, the day when the review this was not possible to solve otherwise the problem.

Having talked to the WLAN transceiver device, let us note that the Defy is compatible with DLNA technology, which means it can connect to any compatible household appliance (such as stereo, gadget, etc.). So when it is activated the WLAN Defy constantly search the site for compatible devices and when found, inform the user further moves.

LG Optimus P350 Me

No, not going to make you seans psychoanalysis, nor to convince you that ... superego you need to hear, as he and Freud ... What is important in today's presentation is to understand what you have - in theory, but practically, if you decide in your hands. The LG P350 rightly called «Me», and easily meet your requirements, although of course you do not have too many of Daytona. For example, it serves to ease your communication, allows the rapid exchange of SMS messages, send / receive email and, of course, the exchange of IM through popular social networks like Facebook, Twitter etc.

No, I do not want to do more, because as any ... smartphone called "I" knows what she wants and ... what can be done. Let's not play with words however ... It is intelligent, well-built, rugged hand, with "honest" technical features and - most? Price (suggested retail) that starts 149 (!) Euro ... according to the official LG lips in our country. Since then the thanks that they gave us to play with him, read the following pages to see our final conclusion ... though ... you will understand that a best value for money mobile phone like this, you can not admit it directly ...

Simply and honestly seems dressed device, the LG, with good quality plastic, not creak or show stuck with ... air. There will be ... go to receptions and of course with this model, but it certainly will accompany you in your daily life comfortable, especially if you belong to the class of teenagers, beginners to average users or those looking for something trendy and very affordable.



The dimensions of the model do not exceed 108 x 53 x 12.5 mm and weight of 130 grams kalovlepei, which means that you must be a bit careful while traveling, because - and do not light- say, but neither "battleship." A pleasure to ... razor's edge stands the Me so, covering all your standard communication (primarily voice) and do everything for surfing the Internet.

There ... primarily plays the resolution and screen size, which ... just satisfactory for limiting the price of course. Thus, the P350 features a TFT touch screen measuring 2.8 inches and analysis that does not exceed 240x320 pixels, which means that you must do several setbacks on sharpness, detail and brightness may be less than bright sunlight. They are buying but at a price below 150 euros, so if the financial plays an important role (as for most of us), it will not bother you any more. In general, the sharpness of the screen is not a problem when navigating the menus, since there are all very good and clean to the eye. The problems start if you want to surf the mobile internet and visit sites, when and where the limited screen resolution will become apparent.

In the other external features of the device will simply mention the 4 contact buttons below the screen, which makes it reliably designed to do: show menu, returning to the home screen, return a step back and view the search function . Simple and understandable things. Just below these buttons, of course, we find two more (hardware design this time), which in addition to call management (green and red headset), screen lock mode and activate the lighting when you want to unlock it to enter menus Android OS 2.2.

Do not wait - finally, many features accessible around the device. There you will find the set button the volume on the headset, a headphone jack with a diameter of 3.5 mm and a further slot for micro USB cable to the PC for data exchange and synchronization. The slot for micro SD card is - unfortunately under the battery cover, so if you want to change it should be ... xegymnosete your device. It is compatible with memory cards up to a maximum capacity of 32GB, but unfortunately you will not find a card waiting for you in the basic package offering the device. With 149 euro price also did not expect and nothing ...

Despite its low cost, the LG P350 «wears" - the almost-latest version of the Android OS for smartphones, because certainly the most heavy duty version 2.3 would not be able to afford because of the hardware available. This stands for stability and simplicity of the menu, the fairly smooth navigation on them, while "in charge" makes a pretty "honest" in the 600MHz processor with 512MB of RAM (according to LG) be available for the navigation menu and simultaneous operation of several applications together. In practical use, the ME P350 is doing quite well, while navigating the menus and 3 (or 5 or 7) display mode is quite good, as long as you choose a static wallpaper, of course. If you use any of the live wallpapers you will find pre-installed will notice a significant reduction in the response of the menu, a delay in the selection of icons and a generally ... behind the device, since a significant part of RAM and processing power "go" to manage animated wallpapers.



Important differences with other Android smartphones and similar price category not available in the menu, well proven and reliable widgets pre-installed device. It is certain however that the experienced users have already found their own 'favorites »widgets from Android Market and know what to do with their new smartphone, however, novice users will be satisfied entirely by what we see them waiting. They can add widgets for weather, incoming / outgoing SMS / MMS / Email, to have an opinion about their obligations under the log, etc. As mentioned above, the navigation and animations of widgets is quite smooth, it suffices to use static wallpapers .

Collaboration between Nokia and Microsoft is finalized

"Everything is going well" could be told by Stephen Elop, since the agreement between Microsoft and Nokia, has been finalized and the companies tell us that they have signed a term agreement, which defines and explains the method and the strategy will follow two together to cope with the challenges to be faced.

Equally important are new stories arising this time from the video showing representatives of both companies and we announce a new and important decisions were taken. First, announced something very important , the production of a large number of Nokia Windows Phone mobile phones by mid-2012, while efforts are made ​​to the official first release, a new mobile Windows Phone 7 of Nokia, to see it until the end of the year .

By watching the video, we see that the spirit of the agreement represents the desire of both companies to restructure and harmonious cooperation, aiming to create, if you will, a joint company which will consist of executives of both. Aimed at having a system that would coexist pieces of both companies, which if necessary will borrow from the Nokia software and hardware will come from Microsoft. H movement, suggests that probably have already opted to use programs like Nokia Maps, etc., and very likely to evolve further.

The agreement, inter alia, included the Symbian developers, who do not live stools, and provide for the direct transfer to the community of Windows Phone 7 developers, which will provide the necessary tools to begin dealing with the new software .

To distribute applications for the construction of a new application store, control of which will be in the hands of Nokia, the main task of recovery of pre-treatment prior to the Marketplace of Windows. Based on the above process can be easily transition of registered members of the new Ovi store «online store" and continued cooperation with Nokia and the rest of the local telecommunications providers and other agencies, to the payment of applications done through monthly user accounts.

Android capturing the same data of place as the devices of the IOS from Apple

It seems that Apple is not the only portable telco which had seized of the data of the users without them knowing. Wall Street Journal announced that the smartphones androïdes gather the same kind of data that Apple was recording on their devices of IOS and then loading of information again at Google.

The analyst of transferable securities Samy Kamkar said the site that the HTC telephones androïde that it had employed had obtained the information of place and had sent to the data again at many times of Google per hour, something that the company allows users the opt-out of during the installation. It also transmitted the name, the place, and forces it signal of the networks of Wi-Fi which were close, with the single information of mark of telephones.

It is not the first time that Google was shown data of recording without knowing user, the company had to treat an important scandal of intimacy of Wi-Fi last year when the company said that the confidential information was accidentally captured by the code swindler left in his vehicles of sight of street.

Apple while waiting, was caught recording the position of your devices of iPhone and iPad 3G since the release of IOS 4 in July 2010. They noted that the devices except the position of your device in a hidden file called “consolidated.db” by means of recording the coordinates of latitude-longitude with the addition of a ticket machine.

In spite to be many reports/ratios there declaring that the devices of IOS were data of place of recording even while early like last year, watchdogs of intimacy only just started to require answers of Apple. While waiting, Google chose not to present its observations on the matter.

Update: An additional article on the Web site of The Guardian speaks about how they believe that Apple and Google now use their mobile devices to accumulate the enormous databases for services place-based.

White iPhone 4 on April 26

It can delay ten months but at an early date it will be near us. Tuesday afterwards Easter it will enter in the market the white iPhone 4, in publications from AT&T and Verizon.

Gigabyte: More P67 motherboards

Before certain days had circulated the fame that Gigabyte stops probably the production of P67 motherboards and instead of these be focused in the befalling Z68 chipsets. However according to the last elements the P67 motherboards will continue producing up to the end of year, when also the P67 chipset be replaced by the Z75 chipset.

Using Mozilla Skywriter for the needs of coding

There are all the kinds of various tools and connections which were created so that realizers of site take better projects and for become more creators. Mozilla is well-known for the gates of speed reading of Internet which it created, but there are other tools and resources which the users should be able to connect on and explore as they wish. Mozilla Skywriter is a large tool which was created for those which have a talent for coding. Take a certain time to learn even more about this skewerable in this moment and to discover what it must offer.

The coding of cloud can take a significant number of hours, but can be worth it with long when the end product is shown. It is a competence on which it can be easy for certain catching, as long as they are led and can learn all the necessary tools and information required. The beginners should become familiarized with the cloud so that they also can start to code and catch on the option of Skywriter.

Believe it or not, Mozilla Skywriter can be very easy to use. The realizers of project are usually those which do not have any problem to open things to the top and work. The beginners who have a desire to obtain started will have to make sure that they are laid out to follow with simple instructions before really moving length.

Once the users can obtain things going, it should be easy to start to advance with new projects. In fact, the majority of the people could catch on the system as Juste two or three weeks. By means of him helps often surely an individual to learn the cords and progressively from time, the projects which are conceived will well better go in terms of total quality and force.

In order to still facilitate things on the user, Mozilla Skywriter can be reached just approximately anywhere. As long as the individual has a username and a password, they should be very placed in two or three minutes. All work can be stored and required above the Internet, which makes it possible a user to work where they want. As long as there is a computer as well as a strong connection Internet work can start any time.

On all that, the skewerable one is free to employ. It is a quality which people like to see, mainly because they do not have much money to waste. Be sure to employ a version which is entirely updated and constantly do not provide a number by the credit card during the remote loading.

Once all was installed, the individual will now have a new whole of tools which they can use with their advantage. It is an good idea to follow all the updates which can come length, to make sure simply that the things function correctly. Except the work along the manner and of it should always be easy to have a source of coding to count above.

Mozilla Skywriter is certainly a great resource to be had in hand. Many realizers daily employ it in this moment, simply because they can obtain so made. Take time to obtain started with the process of remote loading in this moment and to appreciate the new devices today.