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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BBM Display in Android Devices

As we know it began to roll out BlackBerry BBM app beta for Android users selected part. Some people have taken screenshots BBM app installed on your Android device, please refer to the photos in the screenshot below:

BBM for Android app will be available from approximately mid-September.

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Motorola X Announced, Rely on Customization and Clear Pixel

After many times appeared in various leaks and rumors, Motorola finally officially announced the Motorola X8, a new flagship smartphone. The new smartphone has a variety of specifications such as the Droid series was announced last week in the United States by one of the largest mobile operator in there, but the X8 is unique to the customization of the handset as well as wider availability.

X8 core uniqueness lies in the M8's new Mobile Computing System. This system has a chip that is custom SoC Pro Krait Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor with Adreno 320 GPU quad-core, plus two unique Motorola processors that handle language interpretation and contextual computing core to set the sensor on a smartphone.

AMOLEDnya screen measuring 4.7 inch 720p, with 2GB RAM, 16GB and 32GB storage, 2200 mAh battery, and connection to the 4G. Motorola X8 also use Clear Pixel 10 megapixel camera on the back plus a 2 megapixel front camera both of which can record 1080p video. In addition to 4G, available Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, wifi GPS and GLONASS. Also a standard 3.5 mm audio jack, Miracast Wireless Display feature, NFC and nano-SIM slot.

In addition to standard models, Moto X8 also available in custom versions via Moto Maker. There enthusiasts can select an option casing and accent colors that can be paired with a front side black or white. There is also an option to menamba special text on the back such as email addresses or the other for easy identification. Moto Maker also provides a selection of wallpapers and home screens to Moto X. In the future will also be provided back cover that uses wood material.

Motorola X8 available from the end of August 2013 is priced at $ 199 with contract for the 16GB model. No detailed information about the planned availability globally but X8 is expected to be rolled in several countries in the near future. Moto X8 is made in the USA, but they can be assembled in other places when available globally.

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Review Motorola Moto X

Motorola's latest smartphone called Moto X was officially launched. Motorola's first smartphone with a touch of the Google predicted would be the first step in a Motorola rival the big players in the mobile industry, Samsung and Apple. If you see from the specifications, Moto X does not use a quad-core processor or octa-core as the flagship smartphone Samsung Galaxy S4, but using a dual-core 1.7 GHz Snapdragon S4 Pro with two additional chips from Motorola. The chip design package called X8.

X8 is a core packet processors in a chipset. This chip is the first chip designed by Google's mobile division hardware. Chip X8 Android smartphone is expected to create a more powerful, efficient, and interactive. Two chips were added to bring the voice interaction technology, camera processing, and features a new display.

In addition to carrying the 'brain' that is different from Android smartphones in general, Moto X multitasking capabilities supported by 2GB of RAM. RAM capacity is already in common use in the classroom flagship Android phone, such as HTC, Samsung Galaxy S4, and Sony Xperia Z. Well, to know the capabilities and experience of tasting Moto X, some overseas media had reported 'first impression' try 4.7 inch screen smartphone.

Firstly, in terms of design, Moto X brings a thin bezel. Although the screen size is the same as HTC, Moto X body slimmer and thinner. Moto X design back cover curved shape similar to HTC. The selection of this design is said to adjust when the handset is held hands. While the 4.7-inch screen is claimed to be the most ideal screen size is much requested by users.

Moto X 4.7 inch screen AMOLED RGB sub-pixel with HD resolution of 1,280 x 720. Has a density of 316 pixels per inch making the screen visible and sharp detail. Type AMOLED screen that is used in contrast to the existing AMOLED on Samsung phones because it does not use pentile technology. In other words, Moto X could divide the portion of power consumption on the screen to activate some parts of its course through the so-called Active Display.

Above the screen there is a 2MP camera, and in back 10MP that is seeded technology called Motorola is Clear Pixel. Motorola uses a new sensor is called "RGBC", standard Red-Green-Blue with an additional C that refer to "Clear". According to Motorola, the main camera is able to capture 75% more light dibandung smartphone cameras generally without sacrificing detail. While the lens openings no larger than HTC camera and Galaxy S4, which is f/2.4. Moto X camera does not have the features OIS (Optic Image stablization) like HTC and Lumia 'PureView'.

Another excellent feature in the Moto X is a voice command processing capability. Two chip that is in the package X8 processors designed specifically to support this feature. Through Google Now, the voice commands from the user will be processed easily and quickly. Just say "OK, Google Now" and enter the command system was nearly eating process. In addition, Moto X also features a "Touchless". Much like the Air Gesture feature on the Galaxy S4, Touchless feature allows oengguna access or navigate the device without having to touch it. For example, users can simply navigate movements without touching the screen to make calls.

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BBM for Android and iOSAlready in the BlackBerry Beta Zone

Good news again for those who wait for BBM in Android applications. After a leaked photo of the display appears BBM for Android on Samsung Galaxy S III, this time BlackBerry officially released news that they've completed the manufacture of BBM for Android and iOS. 

 Several members of the BlackBerry Beta Zone said that they had received an email from the BlackBerry that contains the news that they have been able to download the BBM app for Android and iOS today. This means, advanced testing stages were carried out to make sure no bugs are annoying when BBM for Android and iOS is released officially. BBM for Android requires devices with the operating system Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich or higher. While BBM for iOS requires an iPhone with iOS 6 or higher.

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iPad Mini Retina with Multiple Colour Option Confirmed Release This Year

Some time ago, there were reports that reveal that Apple is currently testing a Mini iPad 2 that uses the A6 processor, but do not use the Retina display. Hearing the news of course a lot of Teknokerz who feel disappointed. But a newly emerging news from The Wall Street Journal, claiming that the iPad Mini with Retina remains will be released to the market this year.

WSJ revealed that several sources who know about the presence of Retina iPad Mini today reveals that Apple's suppliers are preparing to produce the second-generation tablet. The release of Retina iPad Mini is expected to occur do Q4 2013, which will bring high-resolution screen made ​​by Samsung. The same report also revealed that the iPad Mini 2 will offer a wide selection of colors different from the previous generation, will be offered the possibility of a similar color to the color of the iPod Touch.

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Specifications Samsung Hennessy Flip Screen Revealed

After a day ago rumored possibility of Samsung Galaxy folder, this time a flip handset from Samsung re-revealed. The information comes from the Japanese by the name of Hennessy Samsung (SCH-W789), with different specifications of the Galaxy even though the same folder using the Android OS. This flip phone has two 3.5-inch screen with a size of 320 x 480 pixels resolution. In it there is also 1GB of RAM and a 5 megapixel camera on the back. According to the report, Samsung will install Android 4.1.2 OS can be updated. Samsung Hennessy will be available in a choice of colors that is only Luxury Gold.

Before this Samsung ever made ​​two screens flip phone in 2011, namely the Samsung SCH-W999. The phone is provided by China Telecom, using the Android 2.3 OS with TouchWiz. The model has a 3.5-inch Super AMOLED screen with a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor dual-core. With a 5 megapixel camera and connectivity GSM / CDMA, the model of that time sold at a price of USD 1570.

Meanwhile, leaks that emerged yesterday said that Samsung preparing an Android flip phone called the Galaxy Folder. In contrast to Hennessy, the Galaxy Folder using two 3.67-inch screen and 2GB of RAM, and will be released later this month of August 2013. The second news is still a rumor, because it still needs to wait further proof.

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Presence of Galaxy S4 Active Snapdragon 800 Version Confirmed By Benchmark Site

Several weeks ago, with the Galaxy S4 Snapdragon version 800 and connectivity LTE-Advanced has been introduced and launched for the South Korean market. But it seems this is in fact not the only variant of the Samsung Galaxy will get a refresher.

According to information obtained from the site GFXbench, Samsung also will provide an upgrade to the Galaxy S4 Active Galaxy S4 twin brothers with waterproof capabilities. Information from sites such benchmarks confirm that the new S4 Active variant codenamed SHV-E470S will use or Snapdragon MSM8974 chip 800.

This device seems not to be launched globally, because these devices have a product code name that is identical to the operator SK Telecom in South Korea. The operator was also the first to market the Galaxy S4 LTE-Advanced versions of the world.

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New firmware for Xperia Z and ZL Bring Significant Performance Improvement

Latest firmware for the Sony Xperia Z and Xperia ZL are now becoming available. ROMs for these devices carry the same increase in parts of the system, signaling and sensitivity to touch, bug fixes. This ROM is based on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

No mention is officially on record amendments (change log), but the number of users who have used it convey any such changes:

• Animation booth more subtle
• RAM management is more efficient
• Home launcher is now much smoother without lag
• New interface in the Update Center
• Improved 3G signal
• Touch response is much improved
• Sleep and wake faster
• Improved low-light image quality
• There is no screen flickering
• etc.

Quoted from GSMArena, according to one source, this change makes the handset becomes hotter when doing AnTuTu benchmark. However, there has been no similar complaints from other users. This update can be downloaded via OTA or Sony PC.

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Benchmark Results High, Samsung Galaxy S4 Put Trick In Version Exynos 5 Octa?

Quite surprising news just posted by AnandTech. According to the site, they have found a trick on Galaxy S4 processor with Exynos 5 Octa to get high scores on benchmark results. Samsung supposedly has improved the speed when the GPU is consistently undergoing such AnTuTu benchmark test, Quadrant and GLBenchmark.

544MP3 PowerVR SGX GPU in the Exynos chipset 5 Octa normally run at 480MHz while running games or apps that common, but when running benchmark applications mentioned above, the speed will be increased to 533MHz GPU consistently until the application is closed or when the benchmark test completed. CPU speed is reportedly also on the maximum frequency when running the benchmark test.

This trick can improve benchmark scores by more than 10%, although the results are not going to feel the difference when the device is used in day-to-day activities. This trick is intended only to improve the rating on the benchmark test in general terms. According to AnandTech, the trick is only found in the Samsung GT-i9500 device or Exynos processor which has only 5 Octa.

AnandTech site in detail, click here.

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Samsung Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II Beats iPhone 5 In Customer Satisfaction Survey

Based on the customer satisfaction index in the U.S., Samsung's flagship device Galaxy 2 topped the list of the most satisfying products in America. The second device, the Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S III, Apple iPhone 5 defeated. The survey was conducted in March ago or before the launch of the Samsung Galaxy S4.

Samsung Galaxy S III get a 0-100 scale score of 84, while the Galaxy Note II is in second place with a score of 82 which has similar numbers with the Apple iPhone 4S. While the iPhone 5 in the next position with a score of 81 or less than the iPhone 4S.

Interestingly, when the users in America are very satisfied with the Samsung Galaxy product than the iPhone which is a product of the host, even at home alone (South Korea) Samsung must be willing to admit that the iPhone 5 to be the most satisfactory products according to the customers in the country. The survey was taken in South Korea by the same method as in America survey.

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Google Shopper app will Officially Closed on August 30

Google has suspended some services that are considered incompatible with the expected performance, or usefulness of such services may already be replaced by other services. One of the greatest services that also suffered a similar fate is the Google Reader service which was discontinued some time ago. According to the latest information re services will experience a similar fate, the Google Shopper.

Google Shopper app is currently operating in both Android and iOS are rumored to be terminated on 30 August. According to Google's official blog, as much as 76% of shoppers using web services to help find information before making a purchase and 57% of shoppers using mobile devices to help them shop smarter. Unfortunately, according to research conducted through Google Search, Google Shopper app is menjad less useful considering the use of this application is very less in helping users shop online.

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HD Kindle Fire Tablet Next Generation Rumored Have Upper Class Specifications

U.S. multinational companies engaged in electronic commerce, Amazon, reportedly was preparing a tablet device Kindle Fire 7 inch latest. Unlike previous Kindle Fire has mediocre specs, this new tablet reportedly bringing top class specifications.

Quoted from BGR, HD 7 inch Kindle Fire for having different designs and screen resolution of 1,920 x 1,200. While the kitchen was redone embedded processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 (MSM8974) 400 Krait with Adreno 330 GPU. One of the prototype device is said to bring about a clock speed of 2GHz. The device has 2GB of RAM and a choice 16GB/32GB/64GB of internal memory, front camera, as well as WiFi and cellular connectivity.

For Kindle Fire HD 8.9-inch sail also rumored to carry a similar increase with a screen resolution of 2,560 x 1,600, 800 Snapdragon processor, 2GB RAM and a choice of 16GB/32GB/64GB internal storage, a front camera and 8MP rear camera.

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Nokia RX-114 With Snapdragon 800 Revealed

A new device from Nokia with the Windows-based Snapdragon processor 800 is revealed. This information was revealed by the results of the benchmark applications GFXbench. The new device has the code name of the RX-114 and is believed to be the Windows RT and not a Windows Phone device. The screen has a resolution of 1371 x 771 pixels, fairly close to a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels belong Surface RT.

Tablet Windows RT alone since its launch not so successful in the market, whether Nokia would be reckless and try Windows RT tablet market later? Or is this just a prototype device that Nokia abandoned? Because recently the Finnish vendor has revealed that they're focusing on Windows 8 Tablets and does not plan to release Windows RT tablet.

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Sony NEX-5T name confirmed by NCC Agency Taiwan

Rumors about the possible presence of a new camera called the Sony NEX-5T had been circulating for some time. Although the specification of the camera is still a mystery, at least we have a confirmation of the existence of the NEX-5T. Confirmation emerged from a Taiwanese agency, NCC, which once again is not going to reveal what specifications this camera has to offer. Believed that the NEX-5T is one product line that will help enliven the camera Sony NEX-5.

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How Internal Parts of Google Chromecast?

iFixit already managed to build a reputation of its own in terms of opening in a device organ. This time also appeared some iFixit's photo featuring the internal part of Google's new device is Chromecast. Devices that have shaped dongle is a small size seems to be easily opened by iFixit. Chromecast using the HDMI port on the TV to run a simple Chrome OS is intended to integrate some call it the Google-owned services such as Google Play Video, YouTube, Chrome and also various other applications.

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Corning Introduces Gorilla Glass NBT, to Protect Touch Screen Laptops

Although touch-screen technology is very common and is more convenient to use, touch screen remains sensitive to scratches and fingerprints attached. Corning, which is commonly known as the company behind Gorilla Glass that protects the screen several popular smartphones and tablets, NBT to introduce Gorilla Glass touch screen laptop.

This ultra-powerful protector promises an improved resistance to scratches, reduce defects in visibility and greater strength to withstand shocks. Actually, these features also exist in Gorilla Glass 3. Dell is the first manufacturer who will use Gorilla Glass NBT in some of his notebooks to be released in the 4th quarter.

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Xbox One Will Launch Two Weeks Before the PlayStation 4?

 

After eliminating some controversial policies during the launch of Xbox One, gamers are enthusiastic welcome Microsoft's latest gaming console. Pre-orders have been held by Microsoft on several websites selling online with numbers competing with their main competitor, the Sony PlayStation 4. If the following is true leak, Xbox One will have a huge advantage over the PS4, due to be launched two weeks before the PS 4 was launched.

According to one of the pre-order page on the website Xbox One Toys R Us UK, Microsoft's latest gaming console will be available starting November 29, while the same site mentions that the Sony PS4 will be available starting on December 13, two weeks later. But this has not been confirmed to date data both by Microsoft and Sony.

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Samsung Register 7 Brand New Products, Technology and New Devices Will be Launched?

Samsung has registered the trademark on the new 7 name. Some of the names that try protected by Samsung is the Samsung Micro, Samsung Mobile 5G, Samsung Fit, Samsung Expo, Samsung Go, Samsung Pro and S Musician. New names are likely to be used in Samsung's new products will include new technologies and features that they create.

According to a quote from PhoneArena Name Samsung 5G seems to have a relationship with the 5G network testing they did in May that generate 1Gbps data rate and is expected to be ready by 2020. While S MUSICIAN could be an application that allows users to create music or it could be a new device that has the major features related to music. Samsung Fit sounds like a health-related applications, maybe some accessories that will monitor your heart rate using the Bluetooth LE.

Until now there has been unknown  what would be used the new names will be, we can only look forward to have new breakthroughs will be made by Samsung with the new trademark.

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Like the iPhone 5, Motorola Moto X Also Use Nano-SIM Card

The leaked of Moto X smartphone back in circulation. This time, a photograph showing part of the SIM tray or small board-shaped object embedded SIM card holder. From the size of the SIM tray is known that the Moto X will be the third handset in the world - after the iPhone 5 and Infinity PadFone - the standards adopted nano-SIM (4FF).

As for placement, SIM tray will be inserted through the side of the smartphone Moto X. Has not been officially confirmed by Google and Motorola on the choice of using nano-SIM standard. Nano-SIM standard has the advantage of small size, so do not eat a lot of places and make the size of the handset can be downsized. However, standard nano-SIM is also a little inconvenient because users have to order a new SIM card from each operator.

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Microsoft Releases Office 365 Mobile for Android

Good news for the users of Android-based devices. Microsoft has just released Office 365 Mobile application for Android with the official name of Office Mobile for Office 365.

This application can be downloaded for free on Google. But Office 365 subscription account is required so that the app can be used. For some reason Microsoft does not offer a Pro version for a price that does not require Office 365 subscription account. Microsoft Office Mobile itself is more optimized for the Android mobile phone users. An unfortunate truth, considering the Mobile Office will be more convenient to use in Android tablets with larger screens.

Mobile Office can read and create Microsoft Word documents, Microsoft Excel and Microsoft PowerPoint. Interested? Office Mobile for Office 365 for Android can be downloaded for free via this link.

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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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Inspired by the S View Cover, LG Release QuickWindow Case For LG G2

Previous LG has stated that they will market their latest smartphone the LG G2 massively. LG claims that it has partnered with more than 100 operators around the world to market their products. The introduction of new smartphone event will be held next week in New York, United States.

To welcome the presence of G2 smartphone, LG has just introduced a case called QuickWindow. Case QuickWindow a premium accessories for LG G2 which serves to protect the front and back of the device without restricting the functionality of the device itself. On the flipnya, this case allows the user to see the information displayed on the device without the need to open flipnya, users can see basic information like clock, weather, music is playing, tel entry, sms and many more. It seems the concept is inspired QuickWindow S View the cover who had first released the Samsung with the Galaxy S4.

Case QuickWindow smartphone will be released together with LG G2 with 7 color choices of Black, White, Pink, Purple, Blue, and Yellow Mint. Unfortunately, Sony has not provided cost information.

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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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Regarding the Apple Patent Claims Pinch to Zoom Denied

Patent and Trademark Office of the United States (U.S. Patent and Trademark Office / USPTO) has rejected a patent claim by Apple about the pinch-to-zoom. Patent for the pinch gesture to zoom the Apple proposed in 2007, and given to Apple in 2010.

This patent covers how software will distinguish between the rolling motion of one and two fingers like pinch-to-zoom on the touch screen. This patent is a big part of Apple victory over Samsung's $ 1 billion dollars in court. However, a new rule is likely to have a significant positive impact for the Apple appeals enormous fines that.

The USPTO has issued an initial ruling in December 2012 the claims Apple's patent is invalid. So today USPTO action is final action, all 21 claims Apple has been denied, either because there have been earlier related patent, or because such claims can not / should not be patentable.

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