HTC Evo 3D smartphones

HTC Evo 3D smartphones gets Android ICS update

HTC has been steadily updating its popular handsets with Android ICS for boosting up the device performance. The latest in the list is the HTC Evo 3D which is their most popular handset released last year. This phone is already popular for impressive features and company expects to have more consumers opting for it with the ICS update. As of now the Android ICS update for its consumers in Europe and MEA has been finalized and others can keep their fingers crossed for an update soon.

HTC Evo 3D consumers especially in Europe would have received the updates already via OTA and would be enjoying the ICS experience by now. Those consumers residing in these above markets can go to the settings and look for the updates manually and can reboot the device once or twice to get the ICS updates loaded to their handsets.

HTC Evo 3D which has been running Android Gingerbread is said to get the full fledged list of ICS features on this update along with certain tweaks and notable improvements. They can also experience the Sense UI with an upgrade from 3.0 to 3.6. The ICS update is about 300MB heavy and users must make sure that the device has ample space for the update to get loaded. They should be keen enough to notice the charge status of the phone as it needs to be at least 50% charged for successful update.

As seen in other ICS gadgets, now onwards you can come across new lock screen actions, resizable widgets and also can experience quick response to incoming calls. Powerful voice input engine, improved text input and spell checks, easy swipe for dismissing notifications, browser tabs and task bars are other important highlights of the ICS update. Easy accessibility to applications, networking, communication and file sharing enhances the user experience with this popular gadget.

HTC Evo 3D powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 processor will improve its popularity among the public with this ICS update. This flagship phone from HTC is being offered at a more affordable price tag of around Rs. 25,000/- via online stores as of now. HTC is hoping to improve the sales of their already popular handset Evo 3D with ICS. Official release of ICS update for Indian market is yet to be confirmed.

Polaroid Z2300 Instant camera

Polaroid Z2300 Instant camera for 1 minute colour print outs

Camera marketing is witnessing the launch of many innovative models and there are more segments emerging like instant camera, action camera and social camera. Polaroid Instant camera Z2300 is the latest entry to the instant camera segment. 

This new camera has an integrated ZINK technology printer which is inkless and allows photographers to take the print of the taken snaps instantly. This Polaroid camera is the perfect choice for instant photography enthusiasts with an image sensor of 10-megapixel and capability in producing 2 x 3-inch full colour prints within one minute time. 

In addition to its ease of use and standard features, the new Polaroid camera has digital sharing facility inspired by applications like Instagram. The company plans to attract social media addicts with this instant capture and sharing feature. 

Easy reviewing, editing and image framing facilities are supported by a LCD of 3 inches. This will help to review and ensure a perfect picture before taking the instant print. Polaroid Z2300 Instant camera also supports video recording capability supported with integrated speakers and also enables instant playback. 

The most interesting thing about the integrated printer that comes along with this camera is that it is inkless and makes use of yellow, cyan, and magenta dye crystals which are embedded in the paper. It gets activated by heat, and the crystals are colorized to deliver clear and vibrant prints instantly. You can change the configuration to set whether you wish to print every photo automatically or only take prints of specified photos only. There are options to add frames to the pictures or else can take prints with classic Polaroid border. It comes with a sticky-back Zink paper, as well. 

Polaroid Z2300 Instant camera can be purchased at an affordable price tag of around Rs. 12,000/-. It will reach the camera market in a shiny black and white outfits adding to its elegant appearance. It is expected to hit the shelves of UK by the end of August. There are options for pre ordering this camera product from the company website until the end of July. 

Polaroid claims that they are the first to invent instant photography and maintains instant gratification, fun, and ease-of-use for the last 75 years. The uniqueness in this model is the perfect marriage of their instant camera technology with social media sharing capabilities, that will attract consumers especially youngsters.

Google's new Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS detailed

Google's new Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS detailed

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Google introduced the latest version of the Android operating system at its I/O developer event last night, called Jelly Bean, which will be available for platform lead devices by mid-July, along with the source code. Of course, we’ll have to wait a while for manufacturer-customized devices to get their own updates.

The search giant also introduced two new devices at I/O – the Nexus 7 and Nexus Q, which we’ve detailed here.

Android 4.1 Jelly Bean is an incremental update to ICS (not Android 5.0 as had been expected), which is aimed to make Ice Cream Sandwich “smoother, faster and more fluid”. It mostly brings UI changes ranging from improved notifications and onscreen keyboard, to widget control, voice typing and the native camera app. Most importantly however, are the host of developer changes (full list available on the Android Developers site) it brings, which promise to give app creators greater flexibility and control.

Project Butter

First up, in the list of changes to Jelly Bean, is Project Butter – which uses vsync timing and triple buffering to make the touch responsiveness of Jelly Bean devices as smooth as butter. All animation, display refreshes will be locked to a 16 millisecond vsync heartbeat. Google says touch responsiveness has been further improved by predicting where the next touch will be, and in case of a time-out, will use a CPU input boost to ensure minimal latency.

Widget Control

Google has improved the widget-adding experience with Jelly Bean. App widgets can now be automatically resized, depending on where the user drops them on the homescreen, the size to which the user expands them, and the space currently available on the homescreen. Developers will now also have control to reorient the interface of the widget, depending on the size.

Notifications

One of the biggest changes to Ice Cream Sandwich is the new Notifications menu in Jelly Bean. Essentially, notifications will be more than just pieces of information, but now, will be interactive, and can be expanded or collapsed to show more information, access features, etc, without opening the relevant app. Notifications will now support image content, feature up to three preset actions (such as sharing, or +1-ing), and, display priority is now user-configurable.

Voice Typing and Search

Google has introduced Offline Voice Typing to Jelly Bean, placing the previously-cloud-accessed Google Speech Recognizer on the device itself. For now, it only supports U.S. English, but more languages are due to be added later. Google has also improved voice search, with faster response times, increased accuracy, and a more natural sounding voice. Relevantly, Google also announced it would be supporting more languages soon, with 18 new languages, including Persian, due soon.

Camera and Gallery

Google has made improvements to the native Ice Cream Sandwich camera and gallery apps as well, with the new Jelly Bean version supporting such features as an undo button, simple deletion UI, and a film strip mode.

Google Now

Lastly, Google has finally introduced a Siri-competitor, called Google Now, which will use the Card UI and voice to provide search information, before you search it – something Google has been advocating for years now. It will automatically check things like traffic and public transport information, and update the user. It can also remind users about the events, etc. We’ll have to wait and see just how it works to get a better idea, though you could check out the video below for a glimpse.

Ringbow, A next generation touch screen Gaming device

Ringbow, A next generation touch screen Gaming device

A new gadget is being designed and developed for the gaming world. Ringbow, which can be referred to as the next generation touch gaming product will hit the market soon. This gaming product is referred to as the first ever gaming accessory built to generate touch screen gaming experience. It will be appreciated for not only the touch features but also for the design and color options. 

This finger worn tool is the ideal choice in touch screen gaming as with mere fingers you can control all gaming actions. Ringbow gaming gadget will run on Android iOS and easily offers support to any of the Bluetooth enabled device. The working of this gaming accessory is extremely easy and simple. It is designed specifically to offer a natural gaming control. 

There is a firm grip mechanism with this Ringbow which will make it easy to hold and control. The 9 directional controls available with this accessory would help in playing even complex games with good ease. It can be charged with the help of a Micro-USB cable and on a single charge, about 5 hours of gaming is possible at a stretch. You can also have a Ringbow control panel application for supporting Android & iOS devices. 

Apart from gaming, Ringbow has the capability, to help you do much more like remote browsing, correcting misspelled emails, remote controlling the TV, answering phone calls on the drive, and most importantly as a gaming console for kids. It is a multi-purpose gadget which can attract not only kids, but also young consumers. 

Ringbow improvises touch gaming with the addition of various new features to the existing game play and also give way for developing innovative gaming features that can be played using touch gaming. The highlighting feature of this gaming accessory is that it includes layers of functionality for every touch.

Gamers can select from a variety of colour alternatives for this gaming accessory like red, purple, grey, orange and also blue. The price details of this latest gaming accessory are not known now. Ringbow is sure to bring a different dimension to gaming experience with its unique design and touch features.

Samsung Exhilarate first smartphone with an eco friendly design

Samsung Exhilarate first smartphone with an eco friendly design

Samsung Exhilarate is an Android phone powered by Qualcomm processor. It has pretty decent multimedia features, but the highlight is its brand and positioning as the first smartphone with an eco friendly design. The other unique feature is it’s built in support for a wide range of apps with dedicated memory space too. 

Samsung Exhilarate has an impressive design made out of 80% recycled plastic. It has a light weight and compact build as it includes a rubbery rear casing providing good grip for comfortable usage without any accidental drops. This eco friendly device is not that comfortable for typing as its layout is not that spacious. It comes with a Super AMOLED display of 4 inches with 480 x 800 pixels resolution. 

Users have a good platform to work with as it features TouchWiz above the Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread OS layer offering numerous inbuilt apps along with access to external apps. You can find many utility and organizer apps like clock, email, calendar, calculator, and Gmail apps. It comes pre loaded with various user friendly apps like AllShare, Amazon Kindle, Navigator, and lots of other business and personal apps from the operator AT&T in US market. TouchWiz application layer gives flexibility and user convenience while working with these apps. 

About the storage space, Samsung Exhilarate has 1.4GB of USB storage and 0.93GB is reserved for apps. Memory expansion with microSD is also a standard feature in this smartphone. Users don’t need to worry about the data connectivity side as it supports 4G LTE connectivity offering an advance level web experience. 

The 5-megapixel camera adds value on the multimedia section with all those extra features like LED flash and zooming functionality. It can capture videos too at 720p speed. Entertainment will be fun-filled with TouchWiz music player and also a standard video player. 

The call quality offered by Samsung Exhilarate is of a good standard with its decent signal strength. The 1,750 mAh battery of the phone offers up to 1 ½ days of usage with a single charge. The price information of this Samsung handset has not been officially confirmed.

Top 10 IT certifications for 2012

Top 10 IT certifications for 2012

Have you just passed out of graduation related to computers? Looking for the best IT certifications? Especially, the ones that will fetch you high salaries? US based Global Knowledge, an IT an business skills training company has released the list of 10 top paying IT certifications for 2012. Have a look at the certification courses below.

1. Project Management Professional (PMP) for project managers.

2. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) for security managers and people involved in developing policies and procedures in information security.

3. Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA) provides the requisite knowledge, experience and understanding that is needed to design a Cisco converged network.

4. Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) provides a foundational process for quality IT Service Management.

5. Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) equips individuals with the necessary skills for designing, implementing, and administering infrastructure for business solutions that are based on Windows Server 2003 and Microsoft Windows 2000.

6. VMware Certified Professional (VCP5) aims to provide the skill set to successfully install, manage and deploy VMware vSphere 5.

7. Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) two tracks for Associate and Professional levels.

8. CompTIA Server+ certification is to demonstrate the knowledge of server hardware, software, storage, IT environment, disaster recovery and troubleshooting.

9. Microsoft Certified IT Professional (MCITP) certification aims to validate if the IT professional is capable of deploying, building, designing, optimizing, and operating the technologies needed for a particular job role. There are 15 MCITP certifications available from Microsoft.

10. Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) equips the certification holder with the skills to install, configure, operate, and troubleshoot medium-sized route and switched networks, including implementation and verification of connections to remote sites in a WAN.

Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Samsung mentions Samsung Galaxy Note 2

Samsung Galaxy Note, the first phablet has been a huge success for the brand. It managed to grab the attention of those consumers who want a hybrid device combining a tablet and a smartphone. Then came the Galaxy S3, that made all the heads turn towards it. After the launch of the flagship smartphone, the rumors regarding the successor of Galaxy Note have started pouring in.

The latest information regarding the Galaxy Note 2 is that, Samsung Mobile Arabia has mentioned the Galaxy Note 2 in a tweet. The image below is the evidence for this. There is no official announcement from the brand on the phablet other than the rumors. The tweet mentions three different Samsung models – the Galaxy Beam, Galaxy Tab 2 and Galaxy Note 2 in a poll asking the users which one they are looking forward to have.

We have already seen rumors claiming that the Galaxy Note 2 will be launched in October thereby giving a tough competition to the Apple iPhone 5 that is expected to be launched in September. The phablet successor is expected to have a flexible unbreakable display. But these suggest contradictory specifications. One source claims the handset to have a splendid 5.5 inch display and 8 MP camera while the other states it will have a 5.4 inch display and 12 MP camera.

As of now, that is all we know about the phablet. We will update you on more soon as we get some information regarding the device.

Android app for Wimbledon

Official Android app for Wimbledon

Tennis enthusiasts will surely love to watch the matches and keep an eye on the rankings. But, it is not always possible for them to do this. In such cases, the official Android app in the Google Play Store will help them. For the Wimbledon 2012 Championships, that debuted yesterday, there is an official application.

This Wimbledon app keeps you updated with the statistics and schedules of the players. It offers the schedule of the matches and the Live scores. It also provides on-demand video previews and connects users to three different channels of the Wimbledon Radio to listen to the live commentary of  the tournaments.

The app also provides the details about the players via their profiles and keeps the users up to date regarding the matches. It offers the features, photos, interviews and articles of the players. You can watch all the photos and interviews of your favorite players right from the application. For the users who are attending the Wimbledon matches, the application offers the Find It feature that helps them to locate the facilities like exits, restrooms and others in the stadium.

You can download this app from the Google Play Store. The Wimbledon App is compatible with the smartphones and tablets that run on Android 2.2 Froyo operating system and above. In the Google Play Store, this application has got an average user rating of 4.8. It is very impressive and can be downloaded free of cost.

Are you a tennis lover? Planning to download this app for your Android device? Tell us in the comments section below.