LG might be slow on the actual upgrades, but at least it’ on time with the announcements. While most of the latest Optimus siblings are getting their first Gingerbread bite just now, LG announces they are all going to taste Ice Cream Sandwich too.
LG also promises it is exploring its options for bringing the Android 4.0 to some older Optimus smartphones too. So there is a tiny chance the Optimus One and Optimus Chic might get some Ice Cream Sandwich treatment as well.
Ignis Innovation has just announced that it has developed an AMOLED screen with a pixel density of over 300 ppi that uses a conventional RGB matrix. So far, the only AMOLEDs that boasted such density were using the often criticized PenTile matrix.
The newly announced screen also features a new pixel circuit and driving scheme to compensate for the non-uniformity and enhance the lifetime of such a high-ppi display.
According to Ignis, these techniques will enable the creation of AMOLEDs that match the resolution of the Apple Retina display, but offer substantially better color quality, higher contrast ratio, and wider viewing angles.
Ignis Innovation doesn’t plan on manufacturing the screen itself – instead, it will just stick to licensing it to OEMs. There’s no saying though when we might get a change to try this new technology on an actual device
If you’re a small company, there’s nothing worse than a lawsuit coming from a huge corporation like Apple. Spanish tablet maker NT-K felt it first-hand when a patent infringement lawsuit from Apple struck in 2010, but since then the story has started to take a surprising David-and-Goliath turn.
The Spanish manufacturer was accused of copying the design of Apple’s iPad, but it managed to successfully defend itself in court and actually prove that it’s not infringing on any patents. To examplify, NT-K’s tablet foray, here are more details about the NT-K Pad A91: an Android-based slate with a 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM and 4 gigs of internal storage. Sounds like a typical Android tablet doesn’t it? NT-K has also added connectivity options such as a mini USB port and USB 2.0.
So after winning against Cupertino, NT-K can now focus on… countersuing! The Spanish tablet maker accuses Apple of anti-competitive behavior. The company has also filed another lawsuit demanding moonetary compensation for lost profits and “moral damages.”
What do you think will be the outcome of this? Could Apple lose the battle to small tablet makers, while generally winning in court rooms against its biggest rivals like Samsung?
It’s that time of the year again, Nokia World is upon us once more and back in London’s ExCel Exhibition Centre. Nokia has taken this event as an opportunity to look back at what 2011 brought with it, stand by some tough decisions, and outline what to expect this coming year. One of the most important announcements is that of Nokia’s new flagship device. With the Nokia N8 carrying the crown last year, this year, we have the Nokia Lumia 800 – a Windows Phone 7.5 powered smartphone.
Lumia is a term used to refer to art crafted from light, and with a pin sharp Clear Black Super AMOLED display, we can understand why this name ordains Nokia’s Windows Phone line. The Nokia Lumia 800 is a Windows Phone 7.5 device occupying an almost identical body to the N9. With the rich, slick styling, curvaceous sides and a beveled screen, it also sports an 8MP camera and 1GHz processor.
The form factor is minimal, elegant and cohesive. Unlike the N9, there is a physical camera button on the right hand side, making the Nokia Lumia 800 more functional as a camera phone. The screen is also 3.7″ in contrast to the N9′s 3.9″ display. With this being the extent of the physical variance, and the handset feeling superb in the hand thanks to the rich, matted plastic build, our overall early verdict is shared across devices – beautifully played, Nokia.
The Nokia Lumia 800 is a Windows Phone 7.5 device occupying an almost identical body to the N9
Inside the handset lies the key difference, with MeeGo’s swipe UI making way for some Nokia flavoured Mango, full of live tiles, over the top screen transitions and some Nokia exclusive applications. We’re big fans of Mango and Windows Phone in general, and overlaid atop the Nokia Lumia 800′s crisp, vivid Clear Black AMOLED display, it looks sensational. The lock screen is punchy and vibrant, contrasting beautifully as it makes way for the illuminated tiles, which appear to float and glide upon the endless black backdrop. The Nokia Lumia 800 effortlessly flows through the spectrum of applications, with its 1.4GHz processor, putting it firmly at the top of its game along-side the HTC Titan. Core functionality remains unchanged with the OS, however, Nokia includes Nokia Drive, Nokia Music and ESPN Sports Hub – all exclusive to Nokia. Our one criticism would be that the capacitive buttons being embedded below the screen look like a bit of an after-thought, looking less refined than the N9, clearly a result of the OS being retro-actively fitted onto the MeeGo hardware.
With an 8MP camera loaded with a dual LED flash and f2.2 Carl Zeiss lens, we’re expecting similar results from the Nokia Lumia 800 as we got from the N9. Upon first impression, it does indeed feel like the same camera with a new UI, delivering quick snaps with focus appearing to be marginally better. The handset is also capable of recording 720p video at 30fps and has 16GB of storage on board to store your photos, music and movies. As is standard with Windows phone, Nokia handsets running the OS will interact with Zune PC software enabling media management and wireless synchronization.
This slender, pillow-esque phone also resides at the cusp of connectivity technology, shipping with penta-band 3G and quad-band GSM, you can also expect the other usuals such as Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity and both GPS and A-GPS, the latter of which is complemented beautifully by Nokia Drive, a cache-able turn-by-turn voice navigation system.
We hope you get a clear idea of our first impressions of Nokia’s flagship device for 2011/2012, the Nokia Lumia 800. In a nutshell, a slick, curvaceous and minimalistic Windows Phone device with Nokia at its heart. Probably the best looking Window Phone on market. It appears to perform fluidly as we’ve come to expect from the OS. The inclusion of Nokia specific apps help the Nokia Lumia 800 stand out from the crowd, though there’s no denying Nokia has lost a little of its identity to Microsoft. That said, throw a great camera into the mix and as far as the product goes, we think this should be a great flagship. Keep an eye on PhoneArena for our full review coming this November, when we’ll be able to give you a conclusive verdict on the Nokia Lumia 800 and more in-depth coverage.
At this point it seems like we won’t live long enough to see the end of the legal battle between Samsung and Apple. Still, if you haven’t been bored to death by the whole thing already, hear about the latest development from the Australian court. Samsung is currently suing Apple in Oz, claiming that the iPhone 4S is infringing on three of its wireless patents.
The Korean company’s legal team has now formally requested to see the iPhone 4S source code, along with the agreements Apple has signed with the Australian carriers, so they can assess the potential patent infringements. Now as you could imagine, Apple won’t be all willing to share the iPhone 4S secrets and it wouldn’t share anything without a court order. We are yet to see how this one pans out, but such orders are usually extremely hard to grant, so unless Samsung has a really strong case, we doubt they have great chances here.
Google and Samsung launched the latest Android OS Ice Cream Sandwich and the Galaxy Nexus smartphone Wednesday morning in Hong Kong.
We’ve broken down the long-awaited phone and OS’s new features, so that you can see exactly what is now brought to the table. Our pick for most impressive new feature is that glorious camera, which includes native features ranging from filters to panorama shooting.
Big, fast and powerful: the Nexus Prime has a 4.65-inch display and LTE, runs one of the fastest 4G networks in the world and has a dual core 1.2ghz processor.
Everything about this phone is smoother. There’s a new font optimized for HD, software buttons replace hardware buttons and the keyboard’s improved.
Your face unlocks the phone, as facial recognition replaces a traditional pass code.
The new and improved camera has zero shutter lag, autofocuses, takes low-light photos, stitches together images into seamless panoramas and shoots 1080p, time-lapsed video. You also have lots of instant editing options such as removing red eye, adding a “hipster” filter or cropping.
The phone gives you a detailed analysis of your data usage, down to the very app sucking up all your bytes.
Android Beam eases sharing between phones — simply bump your phone against another Android to transfer videos, maps or other content.
Gmail and Google calendar have slick new looks and are integrated into the OS.
The People app innovates your contacts list, linking individuals with all of their social profiles.
You can multitask and view your recent apps.
Developers can download the SDK starting immediately. The phone will ship to the U.S., Canada, Europe and Asia in November.
What do you think of Ice Cream Sandwich? Is it a game changer from Gingerbread or does it merely add some new bells and whistles? Let us know what you think in the comments.
Advances in mobility aids including mobility scooters, power lift chairs, and electric wheelchairs have returned accessibility, freedom, and independence to many seniors suffering from mobility issues. With technological advances occurring across all mobility options, the problem now exists where there are now so many quality choices that a thorough review of mobility options and needs assessments is an absolute requirement to ensure that a purchase of a mobility product ends up being the best solution for each purchaser. There is a broad spectrum of user options in both the 3 wheel and the 4 wheel categories. The four wheel category has both a regular standard and a heavy duty class of mobility scooter.
The regular standard of four wheel mobility scooters are best suited toward outdoor use due to a much wider turning radius than 3 wheel scooters resulting from two front wheels. Built to heavier standards than 3 wheel mobility scooters, these offer much greater stability, greater top speeds and longer battery life. These mobility scooters are suitable for rougher terrain and inclines due to their even weight distribution and heavier construction. The one drawback to the heavier construction is that these scooters are typically too heavy and bulky for transportation in the trunk of a car and instead require transport via a scooter lift or small trailer.
Heavy duty mobility scooters are designed to carry individuals weighing in the range of 300 to 500 pounds. Like other 4 wheel mobility scooters, the heavy duty scooters are usually transported with a lift or trailer.Typical designs include rear wheel drive to sustain heavier weights, well built suspensions, reinforced frames, anti-tip equipment, a variety of seat options, and more power than lighter versions.
Electric scooters are the next generation of mobility options for people with conditions that restrict their ability to get around. With the wide variety of options, consulting a professional is the best way to ensure that the purchase of a mobility scooter meets the needs of the buyer.
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Why Mobile Phone Tracking is an Effective Way to Track People
Police force, doctors, and fire brigade men are most wanted during an emergency. A sergeant on duty would roll up his sleeves and be ready at all times in case a frantic call for help. To meet up this sudden demand, the surveillance department uses cell phones to track people who seek their help during emergencies. These special mobile phones are technologically powerful with a mobile phone tracking system to locate people quickly and accurately.
GPS Tracking Technology
The technology that is used in tracking people, automobiles, objects located anywhere on the earth is Global Positioning System (GPS). The know-how uses satellite signals to locate the distance between the object and the satellite and the time when the measurement was done.
Although invented for US Defense team, the concept has found immense use in the mobile phone tracking system. As the signal used in GPS methodology can go through tangible and opaque objects, it is simply effective way to locate cell phones that may be kept in a pocket, suitcase, or wrapped up in a cloth.
Different Tracking System
Different handsets are compatible with different mobile phone tracking system. For instance, there is network-based GSM Mobile Phone Tracking System that uses the network of the mobile service provider to locate phones. A handset-based GSM Mobile Phone Tracking System would use the handset’s identification, strength of its signals, and latitude-cum-longitude of the earth’s axis to locate objects. Hybrid GSM Mobile Phone Tracking System has the capacity of using both network and handset tracking system to track the mobile phone.
Uses of Mobile Phone Tracking Know-How
Locating a mobile phone is the most essential use of a mobile phone tracking system. One can find out the phone and consequently, its user through GPS technology. However, this is not the only utility of the tracking system. Other benefits include capturing of photos, videos of a memorable holiday trip.
In fact, many holiday enthusiasts use the mobile phone tracking system to find out locations of trips using Google Earth and 3D maps. You may also share data while you are traveling through GPS mobile phone tracking utility.
Today, mobile phone tracking system is used even in corporate sector where the management intends to know the exact location of a worker. It is quite effective, affordable, and efficiently manageable. When one needs to save time and reduce work pressure, mobile phone tracking tool is a wonderful means to make this effort a reality.
Future
GPS-enabled mobile phone tracking system has a bright future. It has already made its way into the tracking system for serious and recreation works. If the tool is picked up from an excellent firm, it can be unique in itself, reliable to the users, and effective in users’ requirements.
So, next time your child goes for an excursion or trekking trip to a remote area, don’t lose your sleep. Track your child with the mobile phone tracking system. Similarly, you can also find out what your sales guy is up to during an outdoor session.
Be sure to get all this and much more – through mobile phone tracking system.
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