The leaked of Tizen 3.0 UI on Samsung Galaxy S4 device

Samsung seems more serious working out the Tizen 3.0 that will be launched in early 2014. Yesterday was circulated a little glimpse of how the appearance of the user interface (UI) that will be used in Tizen 3.0. Although the design is not finalized yet at least we can get some idea about the devices.

Tizen 3.0 UI looks much simpler and more like a flat interface Metro UI in Windows Phone. Alert on Tizen 3.0 also displayed in full on pages lockscreen. Tizen 3.0 above implanted into the smartphone Samsung Galaxy S4 with Super AMOLED screen Full HD 1080p resolution.

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Tizen OS 2.2 Delivers Improved UI and Support with Back and Menu Button

After being rumored to be discontinued, the project Tizen OS from Samsung and Intel was still being actively developed to date. Last week Samsung has released Tizen SDK version 2.2 which brings a number of improvements in the user interface and experience.

Changes to the existing interface on the status bar sector. Previously the status bar at the Tizen OS is less informative. In the old interface there is only time and battery information in the middle. In the new interface and the battery indicator signal has been moved to the left and right corner of the screen to the other indicators (notification) will appear in the center and can be expanded if necessary. The battery indicator is also better than before.

Biggest changes is the physical presence of support for back and menu buttons. With the support of the physical buttons are the two buttons do not need to be present at the interface on the screen that will narrow the appearance of the contents of the screen and makes viewing less attractive.

Other changes include an increase in icons such as slider on / off at certain menus such as WiFi and Flight Mode. And some other interface improvements. In addition to these changes there is still more improvement is presented on Tizen 2.2. It is interesting to look forward to debut the first Tizen devices on the market which will be available from next year.

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Panasonic Launches the Home Phone Use Android OS

Smartphone with Android OS may be very familiar to you. Google's operating system is very easy to find on mobile phones nowdays. However, what if the home phone that uses the Android OS? Right, Panasonic recently launched a home phone that uses the Android OS. More precisely, the type of cordless home phones or cordless home phone.

Panasonic KX-PRX120 is a cordless home phone device that was recently launched. The device looks much like a smart phone (smartphone) where there is a touch screen measuring 3.5 inches (HVGA) and front camera (0.3 MP). The existence of this front camera can be used one of them to make video calls through Skype or other services.

In addition to the shape similar to a smartphone, this OS Android Ice Cream Sandwich is also equipped  and connectivity features like a smart phone, such as Bluetooth, WiFi, and GPS. Panasonic includes a battery capacity of 1.450mAh to support the stand-by time. For melakukang charging, Panasonic KX-PRX120 uses the same port with Android smartphones in general, the micro USB.

The main features of the phone are presented including automatic answering machine function which can record up to 40 minutes and the sound of the function block incoming or outgoing calls. No mention of internal storage capacity, but this device provides a microSD slot for external storage. There are also features Caller ID, Key Finder (extra), and the ability to add up to 6 handsets. There is no further information on pricing and when Panasonic KX-PRX120 will be sold.

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iOS 7 Beta 4 has been released, 2 More Beta Go to Final iOS 7

Good news for the users of iOS 7 beta. Apple has just released iOS beta 7, the next version, the iOS7 beta 4. Operating system  iOS7 beta 4 is available to download via the iOS developer website.

In addition to passing iOS developer website, the fourth beta version of iOS 7 is also available for OTA (over the air) in a device that is running iOS 7 beta. This latest update brings a variety of the latest improvements in the stability, appearance, and some other sectors.

Interestingly, Apple is rumored to only be releasing 2 versions before releasing iOS beta 7 is officially in early September. Just wait the presence.

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Mediatek Introduces The First True Octacore Chip in the World's

MediaTek reported earlier this month launched a roadmap to a number of new products that will be present. From all chip to come, it was revealed that the type of MediaTek MT6592 processor set with 8 core (octa-core). Today officially chip manufacturing from China's announced MT6592 chip octacore as the first in the world.

Samsung Galaxy S4 with 5 Exynos chip does have 8 core, but not eight core that run concurrently, but with big.LITTLE technology, where there is a pair of quad-core processors, and only a quadcore processor that works at a time, depending on the heavy or light duty performed. Meanwhile octacore Mediatek chip running concurrently in the same time. Mediatek claim 8 core can be used without being exposed to overheating.

Chip MT6592 is reported to have performance and power efficiency approaching 800 Qualcomm Snapdragon, AnTuTu benchmarking score results for MediaTek MT6592 is 29,600 points with 1.7 GHz clock. While the common snapdragon processor 800 records the range of 33,000 score. Reported that the MT6592 chip that will be sold will run up to 2GHz clock speed, not 1.7 GHz as at the time of testing. AnTuTu benchmark although not an absolute measure of performance of a device, but these results indicate that the ability MT6592 not vary much with Snapdragon 800.

MediaTek MT6592 chip is an 8 core processor with Cortex A7 is fabricated by using a 28nm process and quad-core Mali GPU. If compared with 4 big.LITTLE architecture Cortex A7 and Cortex A15 4, MediaTek MT6592 chip is said to be more efficient in terms of energy consumption. Currently several major vendors such as Sony, Lenovo, LG, and ZTE are getting octa-core processor prototype is. Mass production will be implemented starting in November.

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This is the Nexus 7, 2013 Benchmark Results with Snapdragon S4 Pro

Presence Nexus 7 2013 with a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro (comes with Adreno 320 GPU) has created a new mind a new benchmark record. The first results of SunSpider, which is a basic test that examined how performance on Chrome Javascript in Nexus 7 2 is where the lower the better results obtained. The next test is Quadrant, which shows the various factors on the performance of the work with the CPU and GPU. The next test is Antutu, which is similar to the Quadrant test is intended for interested Teknokerz paved perangat. Seen from the Antutu, Nexus 7 2 beat the other devices on the market, but still less when compared to the performance of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 as used in the HTC and Samsung Galaxy S4. Thereafter is Geekbench, a test is available both for desktop and Android devices.

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Android 4.3 Support 4K Screen Resolution?

We see that the Android operating system already installed on a low-resolution devices such as sailing in smartwatch to sail high resolution such as in mobile phones and tablets, including the resolution above normal FullHD (1080p) as used in the latest tablet Nexus 7 (1920x1200 pixels). For this to be possible of a mobile operating system that is used to support various pixel density of 120 ppi (LDPI / Low DPI) to 480 ppi (XXHDPI / Extra Extra High DPI).

Through further research, found the source code in Android 4.3 (Jellybean) which reveals the possibility of additional support to 640 ppi pixel density (XXXHDPI / Extra Extra Extra High DPI), which means it has support for up to 4K resolution. Does this mean we'll see an Android device with a screen density of 640 ppi? Actually, for the time being a mobile device with a pixel density of 480 ppi as used HTC arguably excessive. 640 ppi pixel density may be more suitable if used to display the Google TV interface that would be very eye candy even seen from a distance at a screen resolution of 4K.

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Sony Xperia Tablet Z has Receives Android 4.3 AOSP ROM

A day after Android 4.3 Jelly Bean was announced, Sony has moved quickly to set up the Android 4.3 Jelly Bean for the Xperia Tablet Z. This effort was undertaken as part of the Android Open Source Project (AOSP) that run of Sony.

According to Marcus Hansson, Sony Community Manager, Sony developers start working after yesterday's announcement to bring Android 4.3 to the tablet Z. As a result, Android 4.3 Tablet can be installed in Z, although not all functions can work well.

Some of the features that have been seen working with both of them support multiple profiles and wifi. Consistent over time, then the other features in Android 4.3 will soon be able to run through the program AOSP.

Although already seen Android 4.3 tablet can run on Z, but until now the Sony Xperia Tablet Z not yet get Android 4.2 and still using Android 4.1.2. Is Sony going to jump straight to Android 4.3?

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Sony Prepares Android 4.3 Update for Several newest Handset

Although only announced about a day ago but the presence of Android 4.3 has been met with positive response by Sony. It is seen from Sony regarding the announcement that some devices will get the latest update Jelly Bean.

In addition to the Xperia Z Tablets 4.3 AOSP ROM already obtained some time ago, Sony is also preparing an update for the Xperia lineup Z, Xperia ZL, Xperia ZR, Xperia Z and Xperia Ultra SP. For today Sony has provided updates Jelly Bean 4.2 for Xperia Z and Xperia ZL,  Xperia ZR and while Xperia Tablet Z will get Android 4.2 in early August.

In addition to some of the latest handsets, Sony is also currently examining the possibility of Android 4.3 update for Xperia phones old couple who are still using Android 4.1. There are likely to get a direct update to Android 4.3, but there has been no one in particular which can be confirmed at this time.

Sony also admitted that the updates to its products at this time not in accordance with the expected time however the developers now Sony has changed its workflow so that the next update will come early.

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Peak +, Firefox Mobile OS 1.1 for the Public Already Booked

After some time ago provides Peak and Keon for developers, Geeksphone re-open Firefox preorder for a mobile OS. Peak name + phone with this using Firefox OS 1.1 and has better specs than its predecessor.

Peak + Snapdragon chip using 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and a 4.3-inch qHD resolution plus 4GB of internal storage. It also provided a microSD slot, plus an 8 megapixel rear camera and a 1800 mAh battery.

Firefox OS 1.1 has called boot times faster than previous versions. It also has fixed some bugs from previous versions, plus cloud-based storage of 25GB. Mozilla Peak + can be ordered at a price of 149 euros. This phone is promised to be delivered in mid-September.

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Ready to Introduce The Newest Samsung Exynos Processor Octa 5 Second Generation

Smartphone South Korean giant, Samsung, is ready to introduce a second generation 5 Octa new Exynos processor to the public. The processor is also expected to be present on the smartphone Galaxy Note III is likely to be launched this year.

5 Octa Exynos processor launch the second generation will be done next week. From the teaser image which launched Samsung, the processor is likely to be named Exynos Evolved. In the teaser Samsung calls these processors with "a more powerful, enhanced Exynos 5 Octa".

Currently, Samsung already has a smartphone that uses the products 5 Octa-generation Exynos processor first. The smartphone is the Samsung Galaxy S4 with model number i9500. And the mobile phone becomes the only Android smartphone which uses an Exynos 5 Octa. There is no detailed information about the processor. But Samsung promised it in the next week, as well as related info on the GPU speed of the SoC chip.

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Samsung and Intel Prepare 4 Million USD For Tizen Application Developer

For the Developer application, may be required to follow a challenge from Samsung and Intel. Welcomed the arrival of Tizen OS-based device, they offer total money USD $ 4 Million for the Tizen OS application developers. Registration looks like it can be done and Tizen App Challenge took place on November 1, 2013.

his step is actually not the first time and it's not unusual, because some vendors had previously done the same desire to push a new product besutannya. Examples such as the BlackBerry is BlackBerry doing this when the new Z10 was first launched. Google and Microsoft would never do such things in order to search for and find a bug in his application.

Available categories are Gaming and Non-Gaming. Both of these famous companies set up a fairly large prize fund, which is 4 million USD. Biggest gift there is in the category games with a prize of 200 thousand USD for the winner of the first rank, Runner Up has the right to earn 100 thousand USD and while the three honorable mention will receive 40 thousand USD. Gifts to non-gaming categories amounted to 120 thousand USD for the first pemeang, 60 thousand USD for runer Up and 30 thousand USD for honorable mention.

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Really, iOS 7 More cool?

Gradually, it seems to move from Apple to release iOS 7 belongs to those who currently can only be enjoyed by certain people (developers), and can only be used by the public as a whole after upgrading from beta to final version later. Before the final version is released for Apple's opportunity to deepen and explore what pulled from iOS 7.

Because it is considering Jonathan Ive who is the new boss of the new iOS also in handling this responsibility. Rumors are circulating widely on iOS 7 is likely to have similar capabilities to Android. Is that true? Or merely an idle issue?

While this time iOS 7 is already embedded in the iPhone 5, but to keep in mind is iOS 7 is still in beta and will be upgraded at any time.

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Jelly Bean Android Now Most "Powerfull"

Android versions 4.1 and 4.2, which is included in the code-named Jelly Bean, Android operating system is now the most widely used in the world. This is evidenced by statistics that are updated Google Android users on July 8, 2013 at the official website application developers.

Jelly Bean is now controlling Android  market share of 37.9 percent, with 32.3 percent for the details of versions 4.1 and 5.6 percent to 4.2 version. Jelly Bean managed to overtake Android version 2.3 codenamed Gingerbread, which has a market share. A total of 34.1 percent of Android devices now running Gingerbread. The third position is occupied by the 4.0 version of Android codenamed Ice Cream Sandwich, which dropped to 23.3 percent.

The numbers are tracked from the Google Android user visits Google's online application store to Play Store. In terms of growth, Jelly Bean which was released in July 2012 grew faster than Gingerbread was released in December 2010.

Android experiencing very rapid growth. Several research institutes crowned ruler of the green robot as a mobile operating system in the world. Moreover, Android is supported by many leading manufacturers, such as Samsung, LG, Sony, HTC, and Motorola.

I certainly hope the Android smart phone users immediately update to the latest version of its operating system. If users use the latest operating system, will allow Google to control the ecosystem and enable application developers to minimize fragmentation.

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"Tiny Thief ', New Game From Rovio

Success with the launch of its first game, Icebreaker: A Viking Voyage at the end of last June, now the game creators Rovio Stars back ready to hit the Apple app store and Android through the new game Tiny Thief.

This adventure game characters presents a small thief who wants to rid the world of greed, corruption, and injustice. He was in action using all the guile and cunning to defeat his opponents in the six stages of the game, as you can see in this video link.

To assist the player, then the game is also equipped to guide through every stage, including through the guards and other dangers. As for the enemy to be dealt with include the little thief Dark Knight, rogue pirates, and giant robots.

"This game is very exciting! You will pass through a number of puzzles that lost interest, such as how to make the guards go so that you can take just about anything you're looking for. At the first level, for example, you can drop the bucket right in the head to make sure the guard does not see you in carrying out the mission, "commented one of the players who have tasted this game, seagaimana quoted Macrumours, Saturday (07/13/2013).

Tiny Thief are available for the green robots valued at $ 3, 51 and iOS (iPhone and iPad) worth $ 2, 99.

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Windows 8.1, Microsoft Top Priority

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Steve Ballmer has just announced an internal reorganization with some of the changes that are expected to help the company. At the same time, Ballmer also confirmed that the company's products will be the main priority. Of the many Microsoft products, Windows 8.1, Xbox One, and Windows Phone will remain a major product. The rest, the company is also trying to expand its offerings in the areas of hardware and services.

"No doubt because we involve more people there will be new issues and changes in our thinking today," said Ballmer in an internal memo sent to employees of Microsoft, as quoted by Softpedia, Friday (07/12/2013).

This, said Ballmer, in order to complete the process of change that will take until the end of the calendar year because the company will be looking for new things. "And we also keep our existing team to focus on products that currently exist such as Windows 8.1, Xbox One, Windows Phone, and the other," he continued.

As before, Ballmber reveals that Windows 8.1 is designed specifically to respond to consumer feedback. Windows 8 version updates it presents a variety of features that consumers want, including the Start button that has been long awaited.

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Sony Xperia U (ST25) Now's Got Newest Firmware Update Version 6.1.1.B.1.100

The Japan's leading mobile phone manufacturer, Sony Mobile reportedly has just released the latest update of the software in the form of firmware version 6.1.1.B.1.100, specifically intended for the owners and users of smartphones Xperia U (ST25). although the taste of the latest software is based on Google's operating system Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich, but it's basically still using the latest firmware 3.0.8 kernel.

Unlike some previous 6.1.1.B.1.89 firmware version, this latest firmware version 6.1.1.B.1.100 there was no specific information related to the latest release. However, that certainly many small bug fixes and enhancements in it supposedly also included in the software update of the latest firmware.

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Nokia Will Launch Lumia with Chip Snapdragon 800?

The latest generation Chip Snapdragon artificial Qualcomm (SoC), Snapdragon 800, already started to a lot used in several devices Android, and seemed to just wait of time until the such chips embedded in device Windows Phone.

Blog TechTastic foresees fast or later doing so will happen, and already there is an evidence that one of device Lumia Nokia will use the chip Snapdragon S4 MSM8974. These findings originated from pages developer Nokia who lays out list of devices using the SoC Snapdragon 800.

Claimed that Nokia only will write down hardware which correct-actually going to use, wherein indicate that the Lumia with chip 800 is more than just a dream.

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New Generation of Microsoft Surface RT Will Embedded Processor Snapdragon 800?

Microsoft Surface RT achieve sales were less than impressive in foreign countries and this device could go on sale to $ 199 specifically for educational institutions, but that does not mean Microsoft will give up on the state.

Recent news published by Bloomberg revealed that the next generation RT Surface device will be armed by the Qualcomm Snapdragon chip. RT first-generation Surface device to run Nvidia Tegra 3 processor.

Reportedly the latest Surface device will use the Snapdragon processor that has a 800 MDP becnhmarking satisfactory results compared with a processor with Cortex A15 architecture, the main strength of the Qualcomm SoC is the graphics portion uses Adreno 330 GPU, GPU sets a new standard graphical capabilities of the device mobile.

True or not we still have to wait for an official statement from Microsoft related to the new product.

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Blackberry Messenger to Android and iOS Official Present June 27

After nearly a month ago announced at BlackBerry Live 2013, the Blackberry Messenger app for iOS and Android finally obtain exact date of launch.

Based on the announcement of BBMWorldWide account on Twitter, the message exchange application will be available starting June 27, 2013.

The announcement also included in the sample image of the application running on the iPhone. In the initial release later, BBM will support personal and group chat features, voice notes and share Blackberry Groups that can be enabled to share calendar information, files files, and so on.

After launch, BBM for Android and iOS will be further developed so that it has the same features as native BBM on the Blackberry 10.

Some of the features that will be added is voice and video calls, Screenshare, until Channels. The feature will be rolled out through the update.

Launch BBM for Android and iOS is addressed diverse. There were assessed as negative step because they will lose share of Blackberry handsets, but some are able to respond positively because it will raise the prestige of the Blackberry as a whole

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