HTC Incredible S Android Smartphone Now Available in India..

HTC Corporation has launched its new smartphone HTC Incredible S in the Indian market, which was introduced at Mobile World Congress 2011. The HTC Incredible S is packed with stylish design and runs on powerful hardware to deliver stunning performance.

“In today’s mobile market, where one is bombarded with choices and features, users are looking forward to an offering which amalgamates the best of both. HTC has always endeavored to take the mobile phone experience to a higher level and with the launch of the Incredible S is set to create a new paradigm in mobile experience for the users,” said Mr. Ajay Sharma, Country Head, HTC India. “The HTC Incredible S is the answer for those looking for the perfect combination of performance and style and will help them stand out from the crowd as an icon.”

HTC Incredible S is equipped with 4-inch WVGA Super LCD display with 480×800 pixels resolution. It is powered by  1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 CPU and Google Android 2.4 Ice Cream Sandwich Operating System (possibly). It features stereo sound to bring a cinematic experience to the user. The high quality screen of HTC Incredible S enables users to watch High Definition videos in crystal clear quality. It is equipped with 8-megapixel camera with dual flash and features DLNA technology allowing users to share videos, photos and music to TV. The HTC Incredible S features automatic orientation shifting of the virtual home, menu, back and search function keys based on how it is held. The phone also outputs great sound quality and premium Hi-Fi experience with dual mics, noise cancellation, surround sound and HTC Sense, and all other features needed for a stunning mobile entertainment.

The HTC Incredible S also features HTC Sense, which is an enhancement to improve user experience to capture, create, share and access multimedia content. People would be able to record HD videos or capture and edit images with lots of camera effects, The HTC Locations presents a new generation mapping experience that lets people to get on-demand mapping without download delays and paying any roaming charges. The phone also includes a e-book store which is powered by Koboä and e-book reader to offer users quick way to search for definitions or translate unfamiliar terms into other languages. HTC Incredible S is now available at Price Rs. 28,900 through HTC resellers across India.

Recent Android updates roundup..

There is a couple of Android Gingerbread updates for smartphones unsettling the curtains behind the official scenes at the moment. Two of them, in fact. First one is an OTA update for the Nexus One which brings it up to 2.3.3 version number. The update is a minor one, of course. It generally fixes known issues and one of them is a biggie – random reboots. Some additional features are introduced like NFC tags. Unfortunately the update also might break Google Voice on a Nexus One. The other Android update is 2.3.2 for the Nexus S. This, is still to came and its change log is unknown, so we’ll have to wait a bit more for it.

CeBIT 2011 : Archos introduced color e-book and a tablet..

French supplier of electronic devices, Archos has chosen an exhibition CeBIT for the release of e-books with seven-inch color touch screen. Also at CeBIT they presented Arnova - their first tablet of the budget line. New items were displayed in the Planet Reseller pavilion, which can be attended only with an invitation.

A device for reading electronic books Archos 7ob has a seven-inch screen with resolution of 800x480 pixels, combined with a resistive touch panel. The configuration includes 4 GB flash memory which can be expanded via SDHC. In addition to reading (including materials in both PDF and EPUB), the unit provides playback of sound recordings and video recordings, as well as access to web-resources using a wireless Wi-Fi 802.11b/g. It also features USB port, which serves only to communicate with the PC (for charging the batteries you need to use the charger).

According to the manufacturer, one battery charge will power seven hours of video playback. When viewing web-pages the number goes up to eight hours, and you can read books for more than ten hours. Archos will cost $179 in US. The company also revealed the first phone in new line - Arnova - eight-inch tablet with Android 2.1, which will also cost $179. Sales of the tablet will start in three weeks.

 

Netronix to release a 9.7-inch tablet..

Netronix, known for his collaboration with the Pocketbook in the production of electronic books, thinking about the release of Tablet PCs. A prototype of the product was shown at a recent trade show in Hanover, CeBIT. Despite the fact that only a prototype was shown at the exhibition, its appearance did make a very positive impression.There is still not much information on new Netronix device. The prototype runs on Android 2.2, and was equipped with a capacitive touch screen with the same diagonal as that of the iPad - 9,7 inches. Hardware platform for the prototype is SoC Freescale i.mx51. We also know that the tablet has a Micro USB port and USB (!), headphone jack and a pair of built-in speakers. It is assumed that after they finish their device it will go on sale around mid-May. And the cost of it can be half the price of the basic iPad - about $250.

Android vs Windows Mobile 6.5 : a duel on equal devices..

Which of the two operating systems for smart phones more functional, more comfortable, more promising? It is considered that the future - for Android, and Windows Mobile too old and has to be forgot. But let's not make hasty conclusions. Let's try to start to compare these operating systems, giving them an equal chance to prove themselves.
HTC is as if specially provided us with this opportunity, releasing two communicators with nearly identical hardware equipment, but different OS - HTC Tattoo with Android and HTC Touch 2 with Windows Mobile 6.5. There is no better ground for comparison than these two devices. Both smartphones are based on the same integrated platform, Qualcomm MSM7225 processor with a frequency of 528 MHz, equipped with identical amounts of memory, air interfaces, cameras, and even an FM-tuner.
Well, let's move on to the software capabilities.
Interface for both devices is actually the same - it's HTC Sense. However, the differences between versions for Android and Windows Mobile are really great. Common, in fact, is only the main screen. In Windows Mobile Sense it is a set of windows which can be browsed through the horizontal swipes or using icon (icon at the bottom of the screen - a kind of roots of bookmarks). The composition displayed applets can be customized; however it is limited to on / off individual tabs. Android is all about applets, including the objects of the main window - its widgets, they can be also placed on the seven pages of its interface. Some of them repeat the design of Sense applets; others are taken directly from Android. In sum, the shell came out slightly better in Tattoo: flexible configuration options, more modern graphics and animation. As for specific to the OS interface elements themselves, Android is the leader by a wide margin. Notification bar that stretches on to entire screen is more convenient than it is in Windows Mobile; HTC even added a function for it to show in a separate window. Standard application interface elements are bigger and better placed in Android.

As a result, a comparison between two identical devices with different operating systems breaks the stereotype that Windows Mobile is worse than Android in all the aspects. In the hands of producers who have experience with Microsoft and striving to make their devices of high-quality and attractive for consumers, both OS's running approximately equal. Android has a much better interface, and it is more stable under prolonged heavy use, but it has some problems with the file management.My experience also shows that device manufacturers play a key role in the development of the operating system and its adaptation to the needs of the user. Consortia and software companies are more concerned about the functional expansion of the platform, supported by new technologies than on particular aspects of its capabilities and comfort of use. As a result, the general definition of Android as a "crude and unbalanced equipment", and Windows Mobile - as "unstable and slow". But the knowledgeable and skilled work of HTC equals them out.

HTC EVO 3D and HTC EVO View 4G tablet will be announced at the CTIA..

Today in the U.S. begins CTIA Wireless 2011 event, on which the operator Sprint has announced several new products, including HTC EVO 3D smartphone.Device, the first information on which appeared a few days ago, is built on dual-core processor 8660 Qualcomm Snapdragon, clocked at 1.2 GHz. It is equipped with 4.3-inch screen size and qHD resolution (960 x 450 pixels). One of the main features of its display is the ability to display three-dimensional images, and you do not need special glasses to watch them.

The new smartphone features 1 GB of RAM (according to other sources - 4 GB), 5 megapixel main camera with photo and video and 1.3 megapixel front camera. It is capable of playing HD video in 1080p or 720p in 3D output and is equipped with HDMI. The device running Android Gingerbread 2.3, and has a 1730 mA/h battery.
The second major premiere is the HTC EVO View 4G tablet with seven-inch capacitive touch screen having a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels. HTC EVO View 4G mobile computer is running Android 2.3 and has aluminum body. The tablet also has a 5 megapixel main camera and 1.3 megapixel front camera, and output HDMI. Its battery capacity is 4000 mA/h.

PlayStation Phone by Sony..

Sony Ericson is making efforts on a phone that is using the platform of Google’s Android. This phone is expected to be released this year. Now gaming and communication would be beautifully blended in the PlayStation phone from Sony. The CVG unveiled that a trademark is being developed for Sony device and it would be named ‘PlayView’. However, now there are more issues about the Sony cross held between a Captivate phone as well as a PSPGo. Few features of the new phone have been revealed. It would include side-slider gaming controls and the QWERTY keyboard would not be a part of it. The D-pad would also be there but it would lack small joystick. The device will boast a four-inch multi-touch screen, providing up to five hours and 35 minutes of 3D gaming time. The phone will have a PlayStation-style controller with the standard PlayStation buttons. Available games will include Sims 3, FIFA 10, Splinter Cell, Tekken, and, supposedly, Guitar Hero. This new device is expected to have a long touchpad in order to get the analog controls. Apart from that, it would also have the standard PSP buttons and the shoulder buttons.

The display would be quite large between 3.7 and 4.1 inches. WVGA would also be a part of it in order to promote better resolution. It is possible that there would be a 5 megapixel camera and a 1GHz Snapdragon CPU. At the initial stages, the phone would be available in black color with a highlight of silver while the gamepad area would be white or silver in color.

Michael Ephraim, the boss of Sony Australia, claimed that the PSP2 would be a smart phone. The device will probably be running on Gingerbread (Android 3.0) and Sony would be introducing a new section of the Android Market especially for the games.

Google Android..

The Open Handset Alliance shares a common goal of fostering innovation on mobile devices and giving consumers a far better user experience than much of what is available on today's mobile platforms. By providing developers a new level of openness that enables them to work more collaboratively, Android will accelerate the pace at which new and compelling mobile services are made available to consumers.

The global smartphone market is still RIM's to lose, with Apple in the pole position to profit from its mistakes. But new ComScore data on the U.S. smartphone market suggest that both should be worried by what they see in their rear-view mirrors. Google Android, the internet search giant's foray into the mobile device operating systems market, has been steadily gaining momentum, and will continue to rise in popularity. Google's smartphone is one of the most iconic consumer electronics launches of the year, as its integration with Google multiple services freed internet shoppers from wireless carriers' service contract stranglehold. Many other devices that use Google's Android OS are being released, helping Google approach the top of the mobile OS market. Importantly, Google is assembling a community of telecoms and handset manufacturers locked out of the iPhone game.

Android Tablet..

Unconventional work environment? There is already a market for dedicated eReaders, and people are realizing that a tablet PC is more practical for browsing digital literature than dedicated devices. Android Tablet is sure to simplify your internet surfing and reading experience with the convenience of the touch functionality. You'll wonder how you ever survived with just a notebook. Tablet PCs is gaining popularity - many large manufacturers are already coming out with their own Tablets. When you are ready to leave simply walk away and wireless U will disconnect. When you come back in range it will automatically reconnect you to all of your devices and network.The tablet allows you to sketch illustrations, to store data, and to send handwritten notes, drawings, graphs, and charts via its digital ink feature. With the ePad Android tablet, you save time and money.

Intel Oak Trail-Based Fujitsu s Q550 Tablet To Arrive In March.?

Intel’s Oak Trail-based Fujitsu s Q550 executive-class tablet computer is likely to be launched around March this year, according to sources. Intel has been working on its Oak Trail silicon to enhance the battery life for the device from few months. Currently, the battery life is said to last merely for half-a-day which could bring down the tablet’s market in the Android-dominated hand-held devices industry. According to some unofficial sources, the tablet would be launched on March 30.

The device will come equipped with 1.5GHz Atom Z670 chips and targeting at the enterprise community, the tablet is said to come with utmost security features.

According to some leaked information about the device- the Oak Trail-based Fujitsu s Q550 tablet will have 10.1 inches display screen and is enabled with stylus-based input. Further, the device as it targets business-class users will support high-speed Internet- Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and there is support for 3G. Some of the other features include 2GB RAM, 64GB SSD and anti-glare display screen

Samsung Galaxy S II To Hit Markets In March.?

The much-awaited Samsung Galaxy S II is likely to hit markets in March this year, sources said. The smartphone Galaxy S will is now available for pre-order with few retailers. "The first stock of the Samsung Galaxy S II i9100, both the 16GB & 32GB versions, will be landing mid to late March,” a source quoted. Yet, the release date remains uncertain. However, it is expected to arrive for sale somewhere around March.  Some firms are selling only 16 GB model while others are selling both 16 GB and 32 GB tablets. According to reports, the smartphone is priced at around 612 Pounds for the 16 GB tablet, while the 32 GB tablet comes at 708 Pounds.

Meanwhile, another retailer has indicated that the device would be available from June 20. The Android 2.3 based Samsung Galaxy S II is powered by 1GHz dual-core processor and boasts 4.3 inches Super AMOLED Plus display. The smartphone has an 8 mega pixels rear camera and 2 mega pixels front-facing camera. The Samsung GALAXY S II rides the leading edge with a world's thinnest 8.49mm slim form factor, a luxurious design and an easy grip. The slimmest smartphone also boasts 3D TouchWiz UX adds to the evolutionary experience with a futuristic user interface.

Bloggers Can Finally Blog From Android Phones With Official Blogger App..

Did I say the word "blog" enough, like a true blogger shouting into her own personal echo-chamber? Regardless, it's taken Google almost three years to launch a Blogger app that enables posting, photo-uploading and more, all on the go.

It’s taken awhile, but it’s finally here. Google has just released the official Blogger app for the Android operating system. Using the app you can now post up entries on one of the world’s most popular blogging services. Here are some of the main features of the Blogger app: support for multiple accounts and blogs, an offline mode so you can write posts on your phone first, and publish them later if you don’t internet access all the time, the ability to insert photos directly from your phone’s gallery, location sharing, and much more. If you have a Blogger account and an Android phone, getting this app is a no-brainer. Blogger is available now for free on the Android Market.