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Windows 8 is breath of fresh air... I have personally not found such stand out innovations from this GIANT for quite some time.. But this time a bold innovation. They are actually merging tablets and PCs. Its excellent touch input, an app store, and better performance are compelling and I simple live those Tiles. Read here directly from the horses mouth

Apple, Orange, Ginger...... hmmmm there are many companies with their names that tickles my taste buds. And the latest to this is Android. So you will ask what so tasty about android,, ha ha its versions. Thech the following:: Version2.3 Gingerbread refined the user interface, improved the soft keyboard and copy/paste features, improved gaming performance, added SIP support (VoIP calls), and added support for Near Field Communication. Version3.0 Honeycomb was a tablet-oriented[42][43][44] release which supports larger screen devices and introduces many new user interface features, and supports multi-core processors and hardware acceleration for graphics.The first device featuring this version, the Motorola Xoom tablet. Version3.1 Honeycomb, released in May 2011, added support for extra input devices, USB host mode for transferring information directly from cameras and other devices, and the Google Movies and Books apps. Version3.2 Honeycomb, released in July 2011, added...

Technology:: Bend it like beckham O yes, technology is bending the rules again and I, I am lovin' it. Bendy phones sound like science fiction – but the far-out gadgets could be on sale in just a few months’ time.Can't really comment on who actually pioneered the same but nokia and samsung both are woking on it. In nokia the new concept phone is part of an online display presented in conjunction with the "Design and the Elastic Mind" . Nokia unveiled a basic prototype of the Nokia Kinetic – a bendable smartphone – at Nokia World. Kinetic allowed users to bend the screen to control functions such as music and video. Samsung shown off OLED screens which can be folded over. The company demonstrated ‘bendable’ AMOLED screens 4.5 inches across and just 0.3mm thick in January this year.

Hi all, This is my last in the three part series to present the common mobile related terms. Hope you have read the first two series. If not the click here for Part1 and Part2. I have tried my best to keep the things simple. Read on….

This is the second (read the first part here ) of the three part series of my quest towards making people a little more familiar with common mobile world related terms. I have tried to keep the language as simple as possible still incase any one needs any more clarification on any of the terms listed below or any other mobile term, feel free to contact me through this blog. I'll surely reply. What is 4G? 4G, an acronym for fourth-generation wireless, is a technology that will transform wireless communications in a completely new way. It is also known as beyond 3G," since it provides a comprehensive and secure IP (Internet Protocol) solution. Users will enjoy high quality streaming video and "anytime, anywhere" voice and data at a much higher speed than previous generations. The use of G , standing for generation, in mobile technology covers the major advances of the past 20-30 years. 1G technology involved the first widely available mobile phones. 2G technology, whic...

The other day I went to buy a new mobile phone for my mother. Busy seeing the mobile didn't noticed a girl was standing besides me inquiring about the latest and the most swanky mobiles in the shop. Just then she said to the shop owner that she does not need a 3G bcoz she already have a 3.2 MP camera mobile. To my amaze I thought that world moving to 4G and above and there are people who don't know what 3G is? So, this post is for all those people who want to be familiar about 3G: What is 3G: The high-speed access to voice and data technology is known as 3G service, as it is considered the third generation of cellular telecommunications technology. A 3G network is necessary for this service to function. It offers advancements on the 1G and 2G networks such as multimedia applications like video and broadband services. Minimum speeds for a stationary user is 2 megabits per second. When in a moving vehicle, users get 348 kilobits per second. In ideal conditions, 3G service provid...

My search engine my mobile: May be that's what Google thought when launching the Google Nexus One. Yes Google has entered into mobile market now. The Nexus One is a smartphone from Google that uses the Android open source mobile operating system. The device is manufactured by Taiwan's HTC Corporation, and became available on January 5, 2010. Read More here: http://www.google.com/phone/ http://www.google.com/phone/static/en_US-nexusone_tech_specs.html Also Read Apple Tablet Its launching on January 27th, 2010.

Samsung Corby Mate B3310 Hmmm, First look and it seems to be well build, although lot of pink is also threr to attract the fairer population. Compact design, full QWERTY keypad, decent display quality, simple and fast interface, Bluetooth v2.1, expandable memory, good audio quality, well-priced. Samsung Corby Mate B3310 sports a unique look thanks to the numeric keypad seen on the left of the screen quite unlike the ones seen on a standard slider phone. Product Specifications Infrared Port No 2G Network GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 Card slot microSD (TransFlash) 3G No USB Yes, v2.0 Networks GSM 850, 900, 1800 , 1900 GPRS Yes EDGE Yes Height (mm) 91 Width (mm) 54 Depth (mm) 17 Battery Standard battery, Li-Ion 800 mAh Standbytime (h) Up to 380 h Talktime (m) Up to 5 h IrDA No SMS Yes Email Yes MMS Yes Bluetooth Yes Java Yes Radio Yes Camera Yes Camera resolution 2 MP, 1600x1200 pixels Video recording Yes Me...

Oh, Ah now this one is real eye-candy. Though a bit unusual but interesting design from Nokia. the 7705 Twist offers a singular design for a cell phone. It's perfectly square (2.71 inches by 2.71 inches by 0.59 inch), but the rounded corners make it look only slightly less angular. So let have a look Nokia 7705 Twist specifications: Network Type CDMA dual band (800/1900 MHz) Data CDMA2000 1xRTT/1xEV-DO rev.0 3G Capable Yes Size Dimensions 2.71 x 2.71 x 0.59 inches (69 x 69 x 15 mm) Weight 3.44 oz (98 g) Battery Type Li - Ion, 860 mAh Talk 4.5 hours (270 mins) of Talk time Standby 312 hours (13 days) of Stand-by time Camera Resolution 3 megapixels Resolution Video Yes Features Flash: Yes, Digital zoom, Self-timer

This post is for my MOM and alike who always are confused about different mobile technologies. Those were the days back in 1980’s when the mobiles were big enough to break someones head to this era of smart phones that fits easily in palm; mobiles have come a long way. But how many of us really know how this tiny little masterpiece can call someone across the world The first generation (1G) of mobile communications was introduced in the late 1970s (I was not there then :) ; used for voice transfer. Then in 1990s, second generation (2G) systems came into existence and was further developed to 2.5G, which includes GSM, TDMA and CDMA. These were used for voice and data. The next generation of mobile communications is 3G and this delivers data speeds from 384 kbps to 2 Mbps and over wireless interfaces such as GSM, TDMA and CDMA. Jargon Bustor: Frequency division multiple access (FDMA) The first-generation analog mobile access method; FDMA uses separate frequencies for each call. For examp...

Recently in my blogs I have covered 3G mobiles like Apple iPhone 3G, Sony Ericsson XPERIA X1 and Samsung Omnia. and now that 3G has finally in India let compare the three. Read More.

What is 3G? 3G, is the generic name for the next generation of mobile networks that will combine wireless mobile technology with high data rate transmission capabilities, users will be able to enjoy speeds of 144kbps-2mbps on their mobile phones. With 3G, Web pages will load faster, there will be little or no video lagging, and downloads will be faster too! In very simple words 3G will offer mobile phone users faster Internet speeds. Riding on the waves of High Speed 3G will provide users a host of new features. Services such as high-resolution video streaming, mobile TV, high-speed interactive gaming, and other multi-media features, in addition to voice, fax, and conventional data services will be on ur palms now. Utilizing the full potential of 3G, you can turn the mobile phone into a device that bundles infotainment and electronic commerce (e-commerce) services together. How much will 3G-capable phones cost? Currently, 3G-capable phones available in India cost anywhere between Rs. 7...

Hmmm, Well this smart little Gadget is really cool and they have taken modular word to a new Dimension. Trust me this new little thing is BIG. Yes, lets probe the "MODU". Modu is a tiny modular phone that can be slipped into different device jackets like an MP3 player, GPS, bigger cell phone, car stereo, or digital camera. Modu is already launched in Russia, Italy, and Israel. Soon it will hit USA. So Some Gyan about Modu: Modu is just like a SIM card. An expanded SIM card. About the size of an iPod Nano, it can place calls, send text messages, and hold contacts. Modu can be inserted into different device jackets, depending on the functionality needed. The camera jacket, for instance, can be paired with Modu to send pictures over the wireless network. The concept of carrying a small module with basic communications capabilities, holding your personal data so all these other devices can change personality is attractive. Specially since some devices could be shared with other ...

Touch Touch,, Every thing starts with touch Yes. I love the Technology and this time I am digging Nokia 5800. In the past few months, the Nokia has often been criticised for having missed the `touchscreen' bus. Well by this nokida has also joined the race with iPhone, HTC, BlackBerry Storm etc. Nokia has also entered into the Touch Screen War. Nokia aims to regain market share with Nokia 5800. Nokia’s initial touchscreen device which is the best competition for Apple’s Iphone.Resembling Apple’s iPhone, the upcoming Nokia 5800 Tube will be equipped with 3.2 inch touchscreen display having 16 million colors, 3.2 MP camera with auto-focus and GPS. Click here to know more....

Well new season new mobile.. Apple, Nokia, Sony, HTC and now guys its the turn of the old lion of the market. BlackBerry yes u guessed it right.. so all you BlackBerry lovers and all you corporates..... wait for this one, this will take you by storm as its name is BlackBerry® Storm™. And not to forget this beauty is launched by Vodafone. Hmmm as always some gyan on features: 1. BlackBerry Storm smartphone has huge 3.25" high-resolution screen (480 X 360 pixels). 2. When it comes to messaging, everyone's different. So you can choose from one of three styles of keyboard. Size & weight Length: 112.5mm Depth: 13.95mm Width: 62.2mm and and its also lightweight (no no I am not talking about ue pockets ha ha). Its only 155g (battery included). It has Expandable memory upto 16GB. Very desirable Built-in GPS and BlackBerry Maps. and Mobile internet ofcourse. and not to forget the heart of a blackberry. Yes I am talking about emails. As you'd expect from BlackBerry®, email is a...

Hi All, Once again I am back with mobiles, as this is one gadget that always fantasize me. Moreover these days my inclination towards the mobiles specially touch screen have grown many folds.. Apple ya,.. well I was not very impressed with the latest launch of Apple in India. Though AT&T brings iPhone 3G to Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands. Still I have started with HTC this time: For You all tech and net savvy creatures as The Internet and messaging experience becomes so much richer with the large LCD display with all new mobiles, this baby with Windows Mobile 5.0 with Direct Push keeps you always up-to-date with your e-mails, calendar appointments, and contacts, Internet Explorer? Mobile promises the smooth surfing of web pages. With Office Mobile you can manage your office documents, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Acrobat files, and be more productive wherever you are. Well well super cool is the styling quotient of this new baby. Check out the first pic..... and ...

Sony Ericsson F305 Games list Sony Ericsson F305 delayed from September to November due software problems for this phone. As I mentioned before, This first gaming phone will have 11 pre-loaded games on the phone plus 50 extra games on the Memory Stick Micro M2 card (512 Mb). If you want a list of all 5o extra games, mail me or put a comment....

HTC just changed the Touch Opal to Touch Viva, and judging by the render shots, its does look like the name change came with a design change as well- no sparkles.

It’s seemed like forever, but it’s finally ready! Sony Ericsson announced on 10 September that the long-awaited XPERIA X1 will launch on the 30th of September, and will hit the stores in week 44! I can’t wait, and I’ve already signed up