The successor to the Nexus 7 would be launched in May

We've been talking a bit about the new Asus tablet that Google and are creating together. It is the successor of the famous Nexus 7. Not too hard data on the hardware and software on the device, but worse would have nothing, right?

A lack of official announcements, we can only rely on what the various rumors says. So far, it is believed that the device, in order to continue to live up to the competition and maintain the technology that characterizes it, must have at all costs with a full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) with a size of 7 inches and have a pixel density per inch of at least 315.

Besides this, the future second generation Nexus 7 have thinner bezels, better processor and GPU (may have a Tegra 4 there) and is more than likely that the operating system will be the new version of Android, the 4.2 Key Lime Pie .

It seems that the device will be released in May.

As a little extra, are beginning to float rumors about a new Nexus 10. We'll have to dig a little to find out more about it.

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Improvements to BlackBerry 10

 

One of the key features of BlackBerry 10 is the ability to jump from one app to another without having to press the start button, all thanks to BlackBerry Flow function. We also have the feature that allows BlackBerry Peek drag what's on the screen aside and see the other applications that are running.

BlackBerry Hub is a place to get all text-based messages, including email, SMS, IM, Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn, etc.. It's like a central inbox for all text messages and can answer them from there without having to go from one app to another.

Other improvements include BB10:

-A multitasking mode for up to 4 applications.
-A contact list with social networking updates.
-A new way of writing that suggests a word on the next letter is likely that you press.
-BlackBerry Balance lets you switch between a professional (work) and one staff, each with their own apps and appearance. It's like two smartphones in one.
-BBM Video: You can make video calls using the BlackBerry Messaging and share photos using Share Screen BB10 with another user.
-BlackBerry Remember: a special folder to place things we want to see later, such as videos, images, URLs to visit, listen to music, etc..

Beyond that, BlackBerry World will start selling music and movies as well as applications. Also worth noting that BB10 has more than 70,000 applications since its launch, including Facebook, Skype, Twitter, Angry Birds and many more.

In the coming days we will share more details on this new platform. Meanwhile, tell us what you think of BlackBerry 10. Like as is or would you change anything? Also, do you think is the key to the company back to life?

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BlackBerry 10 is here

 

The day finally arrived. As we announced several times, finally unveiled the new operating system of ex-RIM in an event that took place on Wednesday 30 January. The main event took place at Pier 36 on the island of Manhattan in New York, but there were also simultaneous events elsewhere in the world such as Toronto, London, Paris, Dubai, among others.

Wondering why ex-RIM? Because from now on, the company has outgrown its name and becomes officially known as BlackBerry. With a name change and a great platform under their arms, BlackBerry attempt to make his triumphant return to the mobile phone market.

BlackBerry 10 is a fresh platform, a complete reprint of the old and improved BlackBerry OS complemented with some innovative features and promising. Besides the announcement of the operating system, also announced the first phones to run it, that will be the BlackBerry BlackBerry Z10 and Q10. The first is fully touch, while the second is a hybrid between a BlackBerry smartphone and traditional touch. The Z10 will go on sale from early February in different parts of the world, while Q10 is expected to do a few weeks later.

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Aliens: Colonial Marines has a new breakthrough

 

Aliens: Colonial Marines is the new game that is being undertaken to develop Gearbox Software. This new title will be published by Sega for the PC, PS3, Wii U and Xbox 360. It is a video game first-person shooter (FPS) based on characters and creatures of the Alien franchise and more particularly of the Aliens movies. This is the second title produced by Sega Aliens, Aliens vs Predators after 2010.

The game puts us in the role of a U.S. Marine named Christopher Winter. During the same weapons we have access to the franchise known as the flamethrower, pulse rifles, pistols, machine guns, rocket launchers and even watchtowers. You can also use torches to seal doors and motion sensors to detect enemies.

As the player defeats enemies and meets objective may be improving and personalizing the character, besides giving them better weapons and new skills, all of which can then be used in other game modes.

Aliens: Colonial Marines will be released in mid-February. Here's the latest trailer for the game, titled "Kick Ass":

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Reef, an Android 4.1 tablet very low price

 

If I speak of a tablet with Android OS 4.1 and say it's low price, how much do you think I can be talking about? As usual might be thinking about $ 150, but costs much less Reef, as its price is only $ 76 dollars, which places it among the cheapest tablets we've seen so far. The Reef is the latest 7-inch tablet launched by Chinavasion.

The device has a multitouch screen with resolution of 800 × 480 pixels. Inside Rockchip RK2928 processor keeps running at 1GHz, also has 512MB of RAM and 4GB internal memory, but you can expand using a microSD card up to 32GB.

The Reef has a single camera, a 0.3 megapixel front. It also supports Flash, has WiFi, an HDMI port and its battery is 3000mAh.

The price, as we said, is only $ 76 U.S. dollars.

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Google and Asus working on a new Nexus 7

 

All devices have been able to succeed in the market generally have a second generation that is released some time later, and obviously this is the case with Google's Nexus 7 tablet. It seems that there are rumors that Google is already working again with Asus to develop the second generation of Nexus 7.

What do we know so far about the successor? Certainly nothing, but it is clear that the future device improvements was implemented at the hardware level, which will have to be considerably higher than what the current device offers users decide to buy it. Obviously the new tablet will have a full HD to keep up with the competition.

It is said that the future of second generation Nexus 7 will be priced between $ 150 and $ 250, so that it can remain competitive in the market in the same way that it has done so far.

Hopefully soon ARISING more developments.

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At Microsoft Surface is not doing very well

 

As we know, there are two known versions of Microsoft Surface tablet. While it is a solid device, the big problem I have is the price and the retail outlets, which until recently were somewhat scarce. Because of all this, the software giant's tablet is not doing very well when it comes to sales. Some analysts have said recently that the device is doomed and that their sales are really low in the opinion of some experts.

Walter Pritchard of Citigroup may be the most optimistic of all, because it suggests that the Surface has sold about 800,000 units so far. That's be optimistic? Well it is when compared to what was said by Heather Bellini of Goldman Sachs, who put the number of sales at only 230,000 units.

One thing is clear: the Surface has not been a successful tablet, or at least not as much as expected to be MS. What do you think Microsoft should change so that the device has an opportunity within this large and competitive market? Improve your hardware? Maybe or lower the price?

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Google+ is already the second largest social network in the world

 

When Google launched its social network, called Google+, many said they already have enough social networks or that another was not needed. This was in June of 2011. Currently, in just over a year and a half, Google+ has already passed the milestone of 343 million users, making it the second largest social network on the Internet, obviously leaving behind Facebook, all in accordance with GlobalWebIndex a report.

Of course that Google+ still has a long way to catch up with Facebook. The social network Mark Zuckerberg has more than twice that Google+ users and is currently hovering around the 1,000 million mark, is also one of the most visited in the world. Both Google+ and Facebook are growing rapidly, but that makes it even faster is Twitter, even though this is in fourth place with 288 million users. And who is the third time? As the community's largest video sharing network: YouTube.

Below is a chart showing the number of users of each network in millions:

 

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