RIM confirms BlackBerry 10 tablets

 

Since RIM announced the official launch of BlackBerry 10 would be on January 30 (in only two days) have run all kinds of rumors about the new platform in the network. BlackBerry devices like the BlackBerry 10X and 10Z have been named multiple times, but we have not heard or read much about tablets is undoubtedly BlackBerry 10. RIM has its own tablet, the PlayBook, so we should wait for something like a BlackBerry version 10 of the same, right?

A couple of days ago, the guys at RIM have announced that promotions and special announcements for SuperBowl game that is played on 3 February. At that time its different devices and will be known, and among them are some tablets, which have already been confirmed to be present at the event to be held in New York on Wednesday.

The PlayBook did not break any sales records or anything like that, but was well received by the BlackBerry community, so it is likely that history will repeat again.

How do you think will be the tablet RIM BlackBerry 10?

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Huawei: the third largest producer of smartphones in the world?

 

The mobile phone market is very hot and constantly in motion. With technology improving constantly out new models and this helps the rebound. A new report from IDC ranks Samsung as the number one manufacturer of mobile phones in the world, and obviously Apple is second. Nothing surprising so far, but may be surprised to learn that Huawei is recognized as the third largest producer of smartphones in the world.

It is the first time that Huawei occupies this position in its history, as it was previously some posts below. The company has managed to get in the top three thanks to its sales strategy cheap mass produced smartphones and other high-end line as Ascend. The report also referred to some notable products as the Ascend P1 (measuring 6.68 mm thick), the upcoming 6.1-inch model known as Ascend Mate and two types of software called Magic Touch and Floating Windows. Besides this, the company is testing a new high-speed network with Vodafone.

 

ZTE Sony and round out the top five, while LG has been left out of it.

What do you think?

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iPad 5 could be launched in October

 

Just another new iPad so soon? Is it my impression or Apple is launching a new tablet too often lately? The company has a history of launching a device type in a period of about a year, but since Tim Cooks took over things have changed. Recall also that Apple is expected to announced several new iPhones this year, plus an iPad Mini 2 course that would have a Retina display. A rumor indicates that this device will not be known as Mini iPad 2, but as the new iPad.

According to a report by iLounge, the fifth-generation iPad will be different from his brothers and take a form similar to the iPad Mini. It seems that the iPad 5 will present no bezel, is much thinner than previous models and are expected to be a big improvement over the fourth generation model.

Rumors also say that we will not see this new iPad soon, but we'll have to wait until it is released in October. The Mini model has become quite popular since it was released, but probably the title of iPad May not look good to one of these little tablets.

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Analysis Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini

 

After months of rumors came the official presentation of the new mobile phone Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini, a shortened version but similar in design to the Galaxy S3 and designed for the mid-range smartphone users.
It features a 4-inch screen, the camera cuts to a 5-megapixel sensor, a dual-core processor at 1 GHz and two different versions according to the storage memory in 8GB and 16GB.
One of his main points is that it is the first mid-range phone to come with the operating system Android 4.1 Jelly Bean natively. The launch price is 399 euros and seems a bit high due to the restrictions, but being a family smartphone Samsung Galaxy fans will be willing to buy it before other phones with most competitive prices. A thorough analysis to discover what are the advantages and features of this interesting device.

Product Reviews

The new design of the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini is quite similar to the size of the iPhone 5, the largest mobile phone company Apple competitor. Weighs less than 111.5 and has a Super AMOLED screen four inches with resolution of 800 x 480 pixels.

In terms of connectivity the phone is up to the mobile phones of the moment, it has support for 3G and WiFi networks, works as an external modem, has Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and microUSB input to synchronize with your computer and charge the battery.
Another important point is its extensive support for multimedia files, with extensive support for music and video formats. Now you can watch your favorite series and videos on mobile and also listen to your songs, and also to use the operating system Android 4.1 Jelly Bean has access to a wide variety of applications and widgets that further extend the offer multimedia.
The camera has 5 megapixel sensor a little late for the industry's momentum of smartphones. You can record video at 720p and VGA front camera can make video calls.
As for memory, the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini Storage has two versions, an 8 and a 16 GB. It also supports up to 32 GB microSD cards to carry our documents, videos and songs everywhere. The RAM is 1 GB, half of what the Samsung Galaxy S3 offers original.
The Android 4.1 operating system first arrives at a mid-range phone and Samsung takes this advantage to offer users a phone midrange very attractive and cheaply.

Specifications

• HSPA 14.4 / 5.76 900/1900/2100
• EDGE / GPRS 850/900/1800/1900 MHz
• Dimensions, 121.55 x 63 x 9.85 mm
• Weight, 111.5 grams
• Memory storage, versions 8 and 16 GB
• Expandable with microSD cards up to 32 GB
• 1 GB of RAM
• Display 4.0-inch Super AMOLED
• Resolution WVGA 480 x 800 pixels
• Main Camera with 5-megapixel sensor, 2592 x 1944 resolution píxele
• Geotiquetado, autofocus, face detection, LED Flash
• 720p HD video recording,
• Secondary camera VGA
• Playing music, video and photo formats supported: H.264, MPEG-4, H.263, VC-1, SorensonSpark, WMV7, WMV8, MP3, AMR-NB, AAC / AAC + / eAAC +, WMA, OGG (Vorbis ) FLAC
• Hub of Music, Games, Video, Readers
• FM Radio (RDS), JAVA Support
• Adobe Flash Player 10.1 Support
• Android OS 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
• NovaThor Processor U8420 dual core 1.5 GHz
• 3G (HSDPA 14.4 Mbps / HSUPA 5.76 Mbps)
• Wifi, DLNA, WiFi Direct, WiFi Hotspot, Bluetooth 4.0 with A2DP and EDR
• NFC aGPS support GLONASS
• MicroUSB 2.0
• Output 3.5 mm headphone jack
• MicroSD card slot
• Document viewer
• Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Latitude, Google Play Store, Google Play Store, Google Play Books, Movies Play Google, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Places, Google Navigation, Google Downloads
• 1,500 milliamps Battery

Positives

 

It is the first midrange smartphone to carry the latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean natively, making better use of special features and services operating system.

Your point of connections is excellent, enabling always connected to the Internet either through WiFi or 3G.
Its value for money is quite attractive for mobile segment with few exponents in the current market.

Negatives

On the downside, we should mention that the camera of the Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini only has a 5 megapixel sensor. Today it is common to find mobile upper middle range with 8 megapixel sensors, perhaps that point would have scored points for the popularity of the mobile.

Conclusion

The Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini exterior design leverages the high-end mobile but offers a smaller version in size and performance that manages to position itself as an important reference in the field of mid-range phones.

In free format can be obtained by 399 euros, a price that appeals to a large mobile connectivity and good visual quality. Fail your camera has a 5 megapixel sensor only. For its services, the name Mini comes in handy this device that cuts the Galaxy S3 features and offers quality, value and a comfortable size to carry in any pocket.

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Tethercell, control your batteries with Bluetooth

The CES 2013 presented some interesting devices and technologies, and Tethercell is among them. This is a AAA battery adapter that has the shape of an AA battery and to control the use of energy through an interface and application that is installed on the mobile.

What might serve a battery controlled via Bluetooth? Well first of all to remotely control power to stack our devices, but also to block access to any toy or just be aware before the battery runs out.

Whether the device uses more than one battery, you just need to replace one of the adapter Tethercell and we will have ready access to energy and its uses through the smartphone application. It is especially useful if you want to control the use of a toy from our children. We just have to block energy and from a particular time may not return to play with the toy, a little harsh, but very effective to ensure that they go to bed without playing.
The easiest is to shut down devices remotely, but exhaustion notices are also useful because normally you realize that the batteries do not work more when it's too late, until then we say 'hold on a little more, buy new batteries tomorrow 'and when the day comes we forget.
Tethercell The draft is not yet confirmed officially, it is a collective financing device and developers are gathering money through IndieGoGo platform.
By late February the funding process is finished and the final amount of revenue should reach $ 59,000. Will they succeed? How do you like the idea of ​​this unique technology?

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So the future will be the umbrella

 

Quentin Debaene French designer has decided to participate in the James Dyson Award with the design of a conceptual umbrella that may be a reality in 2050.

Debaene gives several reasons why your Airblow 2050 is great. The common umbrellas material becomes wet and then create a pool when we got home and place to dry, strong winds are capable of turning an umbrella and even break and finally the obvious: the umbrella due to collisions large size thereof.

Debaene proposes an umbrella motorized use Dyson Airblade technology, which would allow him to reject the rain. The system works by using an engine that creates a sort of dome of air that keeps us out of the water contact.

The 2050 is a design Airblow very clever and useful. We hope that someday come true.

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In 2016 we will see prototype cars that run on compressed air

 

Making a car moving at a good speed using compressed air is Very difficult to achieve. Vehicle manufacturers Have Been around the issue for years. It is so Difficult For manufacturers like Peugeot have Decided to produce hybrid cars Rather Than Those who would use compressed air. However, there always concepts.

Hybrid Air is a concept car Which to use compressed air tank mounted in the center transmission tunnel to activate a hydraulic motor.

Like hybrid cars, the compressed air would not be Able to go very fast. Still, a compressed air car would be lighter than a hybrid, Because That is added the tank is not as heavy as the batteries of a hybrid car.

It is expected That in 2016 we see the first prototype of the Hybrid Air. The wait is only three years.

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Nokia is creating a smartphone with a camera monstrous WP

 

Nokia may finally give everyone a good reason to buy a smartphone that runs with Windows Phone 8. The Nokia 808 PureView caught everyone's attention by its display or not your processor, but for his great camera of 41 megapixels.

Instead of a single pixel, the sensor takes PureView 7 pixels and then one pixel becomes pure. The end result is an image that we can make even a 3x zoom without loss of quality. The great PureView camera also takes great photos in low light environment.

Unfortunately, PureView was stranded because it uses an operating system that is already dead and it is priced at about $ 700. The sale of mobile mode neither helped.

But hope is the last thing to go. It seems that Nokia is working on a smartphone that bear Lumia Windows Phone 8 and will have a camera like the 808 PureView. For now the phone will only know an aluminum body and square corner.

We look for details.

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