Android Mobiles

Lenovo S2 Android Smartphone unveiled at CES 2012

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Lenovo S2 Android Smartphone unveiled at CES 2012

The CES 2012 has been fun filled and brainstorming with loads of new stuff being introduced among various verticals. The IT giant Lenovo revealed its Android based smartphone the Lenovo S2 at CES 2012. The device has brilliant specs and operates on Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS. The device flaunts a secure kernel providing protection for users personal information while efficiently managing SMS and Network control on the go. It also features cloud storage that allows data sharing including your favorite videos, pictures, movies and files across varied platforms with dedicated cloud services provided by Lenovo.

“Lenovo is breaking down the barriers of device differentiation and weaving together hardware, software, and cloud services that are connected, experiential, and dynamic. We understand our users need more than just the traditional keyboard and screen for a truly satisfying digital experience. Our Personal Cloud vision integrates all devices, from tablets to TVs, for a comprehensive mobile Internet experience anytime, anywhere.”  – Liu Jun, Senior Vice President and President (Mobile Internet and Digital Home Business Group)

Complete Phone Specifications:

  • 1.4 GHz Snapdragon MSM8255 Dual Core Processor
  • 3.8 inch TFT Display (800 x 480 pixels)
  • Android 2.3 Gingerbread with Lenovo Magic 3.0 UI
  • 8GB storage with 512MB RAM and 16GB storage with 1GB RAM.
  • 8MP rear camera and  a VGA front camera for video calling.
  • WCDMA, HSPDA+, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth Connectivity
  • HDMI, Micro-USB, 3.5mm audio jack, and MHL outputs.
  • 1500 mAh Battery

The Lenovo S2 is available in China at a tentative price of 400$(US) and would be available worldwide very soon.

Social Media

Social Messaging Apps! An end to Text Messaging (SMS) ?

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Today we are in a world where for every single buzz in that corner their is something that is ringing the bell and providing us information at the push of a button. A question that arises in my mind “ Are Social Messaging Services an end to SMS or Text Messaging?

To elaborate let us consider an example. If you need to greet your friends for Christmas would you like to send a paid SMS that might get delayed due to network overload or you would prefer Social Messaging Platforms like BBM, Whatsapp etc. I even tend to get more digging into the facts by analyzing that BBM is the most expensive service that one opts for with the only big benefit that it works globally and a limitation to work only on smartphones made by RIM (Research in Motion).

Lets have a simple mathematical calculation. Each of us pay close may spend close to 3$-10$ on messaging packs for getting unlimited texts. A limited text messaging pack may limit you to send texts to certain number say between 400-500. If we say that your carrier gives you 10K texts at the same price, it still remains expensive as your still need to pay standard text messaging rates on  festive or special occasions.

Whatsapp (a popular free messaging application) comes initially free with one complete year of free subscription and subsequently just 1.99$ an yr.  This is so far the best-known platform to evolve, as this application is a cross platform application that works across Android, Blackberry, Symbian, iOS and Windows Phone as well.

Now another query that might buzz you is that all of these applications need packet data or 3G/4G Internet packages via carriers and these come at a cost. The answer is right as even the most basic of you’re prepaid or postpaid plan accommodates 50MB-300MB of free usage.  If you are using an all unlimited plan on any carrier you get ample download limit in GB’s (Gigabytes). A Social Messaging application would not even use 50MB if you just do plain texts, incase you opt in to send photos, videos, and files, the usage would vary depending on the file size.

Some cool perks if you are on Social Messengers or Social Messaging Apps:

  • Geo Location Services (Send your location to your mates)
  • Photo and Video Sharing
  • Unlimited Texts without any charge with the advantage of free texts during festive occasions including international messaging as well.
  • The ability to build your strong network or niche.
  • Group Messaging
  • Group Video Chat (Some Applications)
  • Smiley’s 🙂
  • Works on Wi-Fi

Some free applications that I would like to suggest:

Blackberry users may use the Blackberry Messenger (BBM) for Social Messaging within their own network. For chatting with friends on other platforms you may choose from any of the aforesaid applications.

If you just want be social on prime social networks like Facebook,  Google+, Twitter, Yahoo! etc. you may download applications like ebuddy, Facebook Mobile App, Nimbuzz, Google+, Skype, Yahoo! and Fring .

Its time to get social ! Enjoy !

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Android Tablets

Dell Streak 7 gets an update. Fixes known issues.

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Dell Streak 7 Gets An Update

Dell Steak 7 owners need to rejoice as the Dell Streak 7 gets an update that would help resolve performance issues and bugs on the smartphone. The device was recently updated to Android 3.2 (Honeycomb) back in October 2011. The update would resolve majority of issues and is complete package that needs to be installed. It takes care of sound related concerns while being connected to a docking station and producing choppy noise. Besides the aforesaid issue the package would solve minor bugs and will help improve the overall device functionality.

In order to update the device please follow the steps below:

  • Backup entire data prior to the update
  • Download the update package via Dell:  Download Link
  • For convenience you may rename the file to “Update.pkg”
  • Connect the device in mass storage mode and copy the installer package on the root directory of the SD card.
  • Safely remove the device and turn off the Dell Streak.
  • Starting the device in recovery mode:  Keep the volume + button pressed and power of the phone. Keep the keys pressed until you see recovery menu.
  • Select the Update.pkg file that you placed on the SD card.
  • Select Software upgrade using volume keys and camera button to select. Be patient, as it will take a while.
  • Congratulations your Dell Streak 7 has now been updated.
  • Restore your data and enjoy.

A big thanks to “sainthooligan” for sharing the news.  via [AndroidCentral]

New Technologies

Gorilla Glass 2 to be showcased at CES 2012

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Gorilla Glass 2 to be showcased at CES 2012

Every now an then we see our mobile devices and smartphones using the Gorilla Glass technology. The highly toughened and scratch resistive product developed by Corning Inc. The company plans to release an upgrade to this excellent technology by launching Gorilla Glass 2 at CES 2012. The concentration lies on smaller form factors, sleek design, and portability with unification to larger formats for consumer electronic devices. The product would inherit the existing set of features and benefits with a view to deliver added durability and scratch resistance protection. The segments that would benefit with Gorilla Glass 2 technology include education, auto, entertainment, and home appliances sector.

Corning’s Gorilla Glass technology led the company to a mass boom at CES 2011 making it the most spoken about establishment. The Gorilla Glass has already been incorporated with a majority of 30 brands and design integration onto more than 575 different models. The product details are planned to be available by Monday, 9 Jan 2012 via an official announcement.

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Get ready for a hands on experience on few devices for display on the Corning booth that include:

  • An 82-inch advanced multi-touch LCD display that features Corning Gorilla Glass as a durable, touch-sensitive, and elegant cover glass.
  • Touch-enabled automobile interior and home appliance center simulators demonstrating the enhanced user interface experience that thin, durable glass can enable in new design applications.
  • A centerpiece, Gorilla Glass-covered video wall, flanked by Gorilla Glass fabricated sound speakers, projecting the latest in Corning specialty glass technology news.