Android ICS 4.0.3 update for Sony S & P Tablets

Sony is in the pursuit of enriching all its popular gadgets with the latest ICS version. As a part of this strategy, there were indications from the beginning of this year itself on the possibility of Sony Tablets S & P getting an ICS update.

Sony S tablet tasted ICS update by April, but update of tablet P was delayed. Now it is confirmed that tablet P also receives ICS update but only in selected markets. Sony tablets S and P will now have official update version of Android ICS 4.0.3 now.

There are obviously features, improvements and bug fixes which will come along with this ICS update. The ICS 4.0.3 build will bring a new UI to S and P tablets offering various user friendly features. Using ‘drop and drag’ gestures, users can now create folders.

The unused applications can be easily swiped off from the display screen to improve memory utilization and processing efficiency. Web browsing experience will also improve as it will now allow you to toggle between mobile and desktop, and even pages can be set for viewing offline.

The new features with these Sony Tablets S & P include accessing and storing data from an SD card. With the “Small Apps” update, frequently used applications are placed on the top screen for easy access. With “always on top launcher” icon, Calculator apps, Remote Control etc are placed within instant reach.

There are options to quickly bring a website, change TV channels, or calculations while leavingthe tablet behind for other purposes. Likewise the system performance is improved with enhanced multitasking capabilities. With improved image editing features, you have better camera specs, as well. The photos can be viewed with a new choice of slide show option.

Sony tablet P owners have already started receiving the update alerts and they can easily install it OTA. Apart from the rich taste of ICS update which is made available free of cost, tablet P and S users are now eligible to receive a free copy of the game Super Stardust too from the PlayStation Store, as well. Sony has definitely come a long way in integrating its offerings and services to make the life better for consumers.

Comparison Between Microsoft Surface Tablet and Apple New iPad

Comparison: Microsoft Surface Tablet and Apple New iPad

Microsoft has unveiled two Surface tablets based on Windows 8 operating system. The thinner and lightweight model of the Surface tablet runs on the Windows RT operating system. It is a rival to the Apple’s new iPad that was launched in March. Apple Inc makes the hardware and software and takes the performance of the final product to a great extent.

The company has revolutionized the market with its smartphones and tablets. Even Google Inc may experiment on a similar product after acquiring Motorola Mobility this year. Microsoft is now forced to try such an approach with the Windows 8 operating system. Here is a brief comparison of the Apple new iPad an Microsoft Surface tablet. 

Device	Microsoft Surface tablet (Windows RT version )	Apple New iPad
Display	10.6 inches (diagonal) with ClearType (Full) HD Display	Retina Display, 9.7-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit IPS display
Size  (inches)	.37 inches thick	.37 inches thick
Weight Weight	676g (Windows RT version)	1.44 (pounds)
Operating Systems	Windows 8 RT	iOS 5
Storage	Up to 32GB, 64GB	16GB, 32GB, 64GB
Ports	microSD, USB 2.0, Micro HD Video, 2×2 MiMO Antenne	10-pin
CPU	Nvidia Tegra 3	Apple A5X dual-core
Announcement Date	June 18, 2012 (Monday)	March 7, 2012 (Wednesday)
Release Date (US)	Not yet known	March 16, 2012 (Friday)
Release Date (India)	Not yet known	April 27, 2012 (Friday)
Price	Not Yet Announced	Rs.22,326/- US $399

Smartphone Philips Fluid

With modern gadgets getting smaller and better to replace the jewelry or fashion accessories, the contemporary jewelry designers may have to face a tough time in the days to come. Yesterday we covered the Bricell Jewelry Phone  in the blog, and now it’s time for another stylish gadget to tickle the trendy users. Conceived by Brazilian designer Dinard da Mata, the “Fluid” is a smartphone concept that as suggested by its name features a flexible OLED display to allow better mobility and ease of use. Designed for Philips, the mobile phone wraps around the wrist to become a bracelet for the fashionable, while gives an easy access on the go.

Cheers To Finger Power!

Mind you, this is not a “Green” concept and neither does it claim to be “Eco Friendly”. It’s just a helpful solution for a tricky situation. The situation being: you running out of juice on your mobile phone. So what do you do? Remove the battery from the back of the phone; give it a few good turns around your index finger and its gathered enough power to last you a conversation or a safe trip to your charger and electric point.

Dual SIM Italian wonder phone

Unnecto Quattro, a Dual SIM Italian wonder phone

Unnecto is an emerging player in the mobile handset market. Their latest product to be launched in international market is Unnecto Quattro. The device is expected to come with certain unique features which include the provision of supporting multiple dual-SIMs.

Key Features

·         Ability to include both full-sized as well as MicroSIMs

·         Android 2.3.5 Gingerbread operating system

·         4 inch screen display size

·         800 x 480 TFT display

·         5 mega pixels rear camera

·         VGA front facing camera

·         4GB storage space

·         1,400 mAh battery

·         Single core 650 MHz MediaTek 6573 processor

The multiple spaces in Unnecto Quattro provide the ability to include full-sized as well as micro SIMs. This will allow the users to switch easy between multiple accounts. Other than this feature, the mobile phone is powered by android 2.3.5 gingerbread operating system that is capable of providing increased performance. The mobile phone makes use of a screen display size of 4 inches along with a superior screen TFT display screen having resolution of 800 x 480. The smartphone also makes use of a rear camera specification of 5 mega pixels; it also has a VGA front-facing camera.

Unnecto Quattro smartphone is powered by 4 GB of storage space that provides considerable memory space. The device is further powered by 1, 400 mAh battery which is capable of providing good talktime and standby time. The mobile pone does not make use of a dual core processor; instead it makes use of a single core 650 MHz MediaTek 6573 processor. It has to be taken note that the handset is still in its developmental stages and is expected to be launched officially by the month of June this year.

There is also an increased possibility of the device getting a future upgrade to Android 4.0 ICS operating system. But how a single core processor is going to support Android 4.0 ICS operating system remains to be seen. There has been no official information regarding the price tag of this handset. But as per the sources, the smartphone will come with a price tag of anywhere between Rs. 10,000/- to Rs. 15,000/-.

Users will have to wait for some time to get detailed specifications and exact pricing of this device. But with its multiple dual-SIM capabilities, this smartphone will impress all those users who are craving for an easier method to do account switching in the handset.