Some New Rumors from Some New Sources about the iPad 3 launch date and the New A5X Processor from Apple, iPad 3 is rumored to being the longer digitizer in a different location from the iPad 2, this possibly indicating an upgraded display for the tablet. This device will, according to this same source, have the capability of recording 1080p video, will have the A5X processor we saw this week, and will come with Siri installed.

The A5X processor turns out to be NOT a Quad-core processor like the A6 is supposed to be eventually, but another dual-core processor with amped-up power and capabilities over the original A5. The A5 currently sits in the iPad 2 as well as the iPhone 4S and it is the first dual-core chipset for a mobile device made for Apple by Samsung.

Next thing we know, that the iPad 3 will be announced on the 7th of March.

ASUS is preparing to announce the ASUS Padfone at the MWC 2012 Next week, the phone and tablet dock that converges all your main computing devices into one.

Asus maid a Teaser video, at the end they show "1 + 1 + 1 = endless possibilities." That of course, means phone + tablet + keyboard dock = Your Dream Device with unlimited Possibilities.

Samsung can not stop sniping at Apple, and the latest Galaxy Note street challenge seems to have convinced at least one disgruntled iPhone4s owner, Comparing between the two phones capabilties "Embarrassed" the iPhone user. (Watch the Video Below!)

For its latest commercial, Samsung apparently took its 5.3-inch smartphone-tablet hybrid to the mean streets of New York City, giving Android users a few hours to get to grips with the "phablet", and then pitted them against iPhone owners on a series of challenges. The Two companies still have HUGE issues and patents between each other in the US and many other countries.

The street tasks go heavy on in-built functionality, with the Galaxy Note annotation abilities as well as its photo editing tools each put through their paces. In contrast, the poor iPhone owner is left gaping at her Samsung-toting rival.

Apple has quietly launched Mastered for iTunes, a push to deliver music "exactly as the artists and sound engineers intend it to be heard",  the company maintains that iTunes Plus 256kbps AAC files are still sufficient rather than lossless. In an updated guide to sound engineers and others involved in producing music for digital distribution, Apple outlines the new "Master for iTunes droplet" which can be used to create high-quality iTunes Plus files from AIFF or WAVE masters.

The Droplet creates an AAC audio file from an AIFF or WAVE source file by first generating a CAF (Core Audio File) rendered with an iTunes sound check profile applied to the file. If the sample rate of the source file is greater than 44.1 kHz, it is downsampled to 44.1 kHz using our mastering-quality SRC. Next, it uses this newly rendered CAF to render a high quality AAC audio file. Once the final AAC audio file is generated, the intermediary CAF is deleted"Apple Mastered for iTunes guide

What Makes the Nvidia Tegra 3 processor unique and more advanced than others Quad-core Architectures out there ? It features a fifth companion-core.

The job of this core is to handle all the usual menial tasks while the four performance cores rest, to be called upon only when there is a need for significant graphical power, such as in 3D games. This results in amazing battery life because the companion core consumes very little power compared to the four performance cores.

This kind of architecture is called as variable symmetric architecture (or vSMP). But as you can image that is not something that would look at home on a box or a store sign, which is why Nvidia kept calling it things like having a companion core or ninja core.

Nvidia have finally come up with a proper name for it and they have trademarked it too. And that name is 4-PLUS-1.

ZTE plans to introduce 8 new devices at the MWC 2012, YES, 8 New Smartphones mixed between Android and Windows Phone smartphones, LTE and a Quad-core Flagship too.

 

ZTE Smartphones Specs

The new mobiles will be unveiled Monday, February 27. They did not give out much detail about the upcoming announcements , but they threw around phrases like "quad-core flagship handset" and "LTE-Advanced", which do pique our interest.

They have already announced the ZTE Mimosa X, which had the distinction of being the first smartphone to use chips by NVIDIA exclusively. Also out in the open are two ICS-running droids.

The Samsung Galaxy S II has grown from a single phone to a Big family of mobiles in all shapes and sizes. It took Samsung about three months to ship 5 million units and another two months for sales to reach 10 million.

Now, sales of the outgoing Samsung flagship droid have reached 20 million units across the world. It launched 10 months ago, meaning it took five months to sell both the first and the second ten million units.

The sales did not slow down probably because new modifications kept coming out with screen sizes reaching from up to 4.65-inch from the original 4.3-inch and with 4G LTE connectivity thrown in for good measure.

Three days before the HTC MWC 2012 press conference the curtain was lifted a little bit higher and we got to learn a bit more about their upcoming Android smartphones. HTC is expected to unveil 3 New Smartphones HTC One X, HTC One V and HTC One S along with a tablet Named HTC One XL.

Aside from launching the HTC One X and HTC One S at the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona at the end of the month, Pocket-lint can confirm that the company will be launching the HTC One V as well.

Sources suggest that HTC One V will run Google Ice Cream Sandwich operating system, offer a 3.7-inch screen and be powered by a 1GHz processor with 1GB of RAM. Clearly, HTC is aiming for the mid-tier with this one rather than see it as a flagship model. A 5-megapixel camera with 720p HD recording completes the package.

Sources also confirm that the company will be launching the previously-rumored HTC One X and the HTC One S at MWC.

Also, We have some unconfirmed info about a Quad-core HTC Tablet with Nvidia Tegra 3 chipset named HTC One XL probably 9-10.1-inches screen and have an HD Display, No further info available.

This Sunday 26,Feb at the MWC2012 in Barcelona, HTC will hold their press conference and unveil their full lineup of 2012 devices. Today, HTC posted a Tease phone-shaped photo (Picture above) with the number "5" written on it and a message that says:

 

"This Sunday you will discover something fast." HTC.

We think the number "5" on the photo could be the 5 days left for the event to start. We also Expect HTC to unveil the HTC One X with Quad-core CPU and ICS.

HTC says the show will begin at 8:30 PM Barcelona time, which is 11 AM PST / 2 PM EST in the United States.

Google plans to launch glasses with a heads-up display by the end of 2012, the New York Times reports citing sources familiar with the matter. The glasses, who were previously rumored to have a front-facing camera with flash and a voice input interface, will be Android based, sources say.

They will include a display, mere inches from the wearer eye, streaming real-time info about your surroundings, similar to the various augmented reality applications we have seen on smartphones.

As Seen on "Iron Man" Movie!

The data will be fetched through a 3G/4G data connection, and the glasses will retrieve information about their surroundings through GPS and several sensors. The glasses will cost "around the price of current smartphones" sources say. While definitely not very precise current smartphones cost anywhere from $150 to $600 this price range shows that Google intends the glasses as a product for the mass market.

More details on the upcoming Nokia Carla release came in. The platform previously known as Symbian will get its next update in Q3 2012, when the first smartphones running Nokia Carla will hit the shelves.

According to the latest rumors, second-gen Belle smartphone, including Nokia 603, 700 and 701 will start shipping with the new version of their OS first. Later on, the rest of the Belle-running smartphones in the Nokia portfolio will get Carla as an update. Scheduled for Q4, the update should cover N8,C7,E7,X7,E6,C6-01.

Despite what previous rumors were saying, Carla will be distributed to all smartphones currently on Belle. However, those that lack NFC capabilities and 1GHz processors will get a trimmed down version of the update to avoid performance hiccups.

 

 

Fujitsu promised to reveal a smartphone flagship for Mobile World Congress next week, There is reportedly a 4.6-inch Tegra 3 Quad-core Android Device waiting. The new Fujitsu will run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on this Nvidia processor, as well as a Good 13.1MP camera.

The unnamed Fujitsu flagship will also have biometric security, with a fingerprint scanner to prevent unofficial access to the handset and it is a useful addition to the Android 4.0 Face Unlock system.

Also, It is good to mention that this phone will be waterproof and dustproof, following the example of many Japanese handsets by offering a greater degree of ruggedness than most smartphones deliver

 

As MWC hype is picking up momentum, Nokia decided to join the fun and released a short video trailer of its upcoming PureView smartphone to be release on 27,Feb at  the MWC.

The Nokia PureView is the rumored successor to the Nokia N8 camera-centered smartphone. Earlier online gossip had it its official name will be Nokia N808 PureView and it will be wielding the most capable camera mounted on a smartphone to date.

The Nokia video teaser does not really do much to confirm or refute those rumors, but we are hoping they come out right. The camera division of the company did an excellent job of the N8, but the handset was let down by its unimpressive chipset and less than stellar OS and UI.

AT&T Galaxy S II Skyrocket users got the Android Gingerbread 2.3.6 Update yesterday, The Update is about 21MB and you can get it OTA by going to "About Phone" in you setting and then hit the menu button and choose "Check for Updates".

Some users had issues with the Update that failed to be installed, So you might need to back-up your phone first and do a Factory reset before Updating to 2.3.6 OTA. The Update brings some bug fixes and performance improvements.

Today, Samsung USA and T-Mobile USA announced the New Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G that has been revealed back in January, but today after a Month, they announced the release date and some Specs too.

The Blaze 4G has a 3.97-inch Super AMOLED screen, is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core CPU in a Qualcomm Snapdragon S3 chipset and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread. It has two cameras 5MP camera with 720p video recording to replace your point-and-shoot camera and a 1.3MP front-facing camera for video chatting purposes. The 4G stands for 42Mbps HSPA+ by the way, not LTE.

Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G will be on all T-Mobile US stores and retailers by the End of March with a 2-years contract.

If you took a photo with your Android phone camera and you feel it needs some Editing, you always make sure that you have an editing App on your device, But Which one is the best App to edit your photos with ?

If you want a FREE Excellent Photo Editing App for Android we have the Top 10 Here and they all are FREE, Market Download links included too.

One week left until the MWC 2012. However, Samsung already introduced 2 new Galaxy smartphones, the Galaxy Ace 2 and the Galaxy Mini 2.

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Galaxy Ace 2 Full Specifications

The Galaxy Ace 2 is device with power full performances in style as Samsung is saying. Its running on a 1 GHz dualcore processor, most likely from their own division. The phone has a 3.8 inch 800 x 480 TFT PLS display with 4GB internal storage.

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Galaxy Mini 2 Full Specifications

The Galaxy Mini 2 is a colour full, power full small device which has a 800 MHz single core processor, just like the Galaxy Ace 2 Samsung isn't saying who has made the processor but it could also come from their own division or from Qualcomm since Samsung has used Qualcomm proccesors in various Android and Bada devices. The phone has a 3.27 inch HVGA (320 x 480) TFT LCD display and it also has 4GB internal storage.

The popular free call making and SMS sending Viber for Android has received the long-waited update for Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0 devices.

Not only the update allows Viber to work properly on Ice Cream Sandwich devices, but also brings some bug fixes and new features to the table.

One of the most important ones is a new Voice engine, which should improve voice quality over the previous versions. The app can now even detect your location with a single tap and share it with your messages. Also Viber can now send and receive photos and supports landscape mode for messages, if you desire a more thumb-able keyboard to tap. And last but not least, you can now see when somebody is actually typing you tanks to a typing indicator.

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We are Happy to introduce to you our "Smartphones Rating System" for our New "Smartphones Specifications Section", We will add the specifications of any New Smartphone on this section with our rank for this device (1-5 Stars) on the Upper-Right corner. Here is our Rating System for Smartphones:

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 2 Stars Rated Smartphones is considered to be a "Low-End" Device.

Low-End devices has smaller screens with Low Resolution, older OS version and missing some features. Also these phones has a very good price for their specs and have all the Most needed Basic features Only. Which is Good!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Opera Mobile is Now Available for Nokia N9 MeeGo device on Nokia App Store. Provide MeeGo users super fast browsing and support for full site view too.

Up until now Opera Mobile was available for the N9, but not from the Ovi Store and required some work. Now, it is MUCH simple... Just Go to the app Store and download the browser.

Download Opera for N9

Panasonic unveiled the specifications of their Android smartphone dubbed the Eluga, expected to debut on the European market this March.

Eluga is powered by a dual-core 1GHz TI OMAP 4430 processor and 1GB of RAM and 8GB of internal memory, which we have come to expect from high-end droids these days. At the front we find a 4.3-inch OLED display with qHD 960 x 540 pixels resolution.

It is also water- and dust-proof with NFC on-board. Remarkably, this has not made the device as thick as one might expect. The Eluga is just 7.8mm thick and weighs only 103grams, which, to bring it in a perspective, beats the Galaxy S II hands-down.

The reason for the phone little hump at the back is the 8MP auto-focus snapper with image stabilization. Speaking of the back, underneath the back cover resides 1,150 mAh battery good for 300h of standby and 240 minutes of talk time.

The Eluga will run Android Gingerbread 2.3.5 when initially sold with Ice Cream Sandwich coming in the Spring of this year, or at least that what Panasonic promises.

 

 

 

 

If you have used a Motorola Android device over the past year or so, you have very likely experienced Motorola own webtop mode, this allowing your smartphone a desktop-like interface when plugged into an HDMI-capable display.

The information we gathered leads to the idea that Android 5.0 JB will have a desktop mode which activates whenever the device is plugged into a larger display. Could this have anything to do with Google recent near-complete deal in which they are acquiring Motorola Mobility? It certainly would allow them to avoid patent suits should they actually make a desktop mode.

The next version of Android is certainly going to be called "Jelly Bean" simply because of the naming conventions that Google has adopted for Android.

Have a peek at the demo below of webtop as it existed in late 2011 and see if you think it is viable for the future of all Android devices. So Are you Ready for your New Desktop/Mobile linux-based Operating System Jelly Bean ?

 

 

 

 

It seems ZTE just could not wait for MWC to announce two of its upcoming Android smartphone. Both of these new phones will be running on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box.

The first one is the PF200, which will be a high-end model. It has a 4.3-inch display with 960 x 540 resolution, 1.2GHz processor, 8 megapixel rear camera with a 1080p front facing video camera, LTE, DLNA, MHL and NFC connectivity.

The second one is the N910, which should be a mid-range model and will work on CDMA networks. It will have a 800 x 480 resolution display of unknown size, 1.5GHz processor (likely to be single-core), 5 megapixel camera with autofocus and flash, 1080p front facing video camera, LTE, GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and DLNA connectivity.

We already confirmed that Apple iPad 3 will have a Retina Display, Today we have some more rumors and couple of leaked photos, The photos are reportedly depicting the new 8 megapixel camera that the latest Apple slate has and its A5X chipset.

Now there is no saying how the source of the camera photo got to the conclusion that it has 8 megapixel resolution, but still. If the image is of the real thing then it is certain that the new iPad will look identical to the old one.

Now for the picture of the Apple A5X chip, which comes to disprove earlier rumors of the iPad 3 being powered by Apple A6 SoC. And if Apple chose to rename it to A5X, it probably will not bring dramatic changes, compared to the A5 chipset.

Samsung officially announced through a BBC report that it will separate its LCD division. The troubled division will start acting as a separate company at the start of the next month.

The Koreans believe that getting rid of the manufacturer of LCD panels will free up resources and will allow the Samsung display division to respond quicker to the clients needs. In other words Samsung believes that the days of LCD are numbered and OLED-like technologies are the future.

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We already leaked the Start-up screen animation and the icon of Windows 8, Today we the Have the final official logo of Windows 8 (picture above).

The Windows logo has gone through several changes over the years. What started as a simple, monochrome 2D logo with Windows 1.0 slowly became more complex as more colors were added along with a bit of depth, until it started resembling a flag by the time XP came out. That "flag" then got ensconced inside an orb with Vista and has been the same ever since. from Windows Steam blog post:

It's a window... not a flag

Paula asked us a simple question, "your name is Windows. Why are you a flag?"

With the Windows 8 logo, Microsoft has attempted to move away from this flag shaped logo towards something that goes well along with the "Windows" name, as well as fit with the new Metro style of the UI. For this they hired the designers at Pentagram and thus the new Windows 8 logo was born.

Nokia Connects announced Today that Nokia will send 50 trial phones, 35 Nokia 603 devices and 15 Nokia 701 devices, to the first 50 who upload their photos. Nokia is trying to spread the joy of Symbian Belle devices. Nokia Connects Blog post:

We are sending out trial phones to 50 lucky people; the first 35 of you to upload a photo of yourself with your current Nokia phone into the grid below, will receive a Nokia 603 & a Luna headset for two weeks. The next 15 will receive a Nokia 701.

Sadly, the Compition is already filled and Nokia got thier 50 lucky winners.

The Scale of the Universe 2 is am interactive flash demonstation that shows you the whole universe from the Smallest scale in the World to the Huge Galaxies in the space around us.

 

Click Here to Begin

Go to the Link Above, Click "Start," and then use the slider across the bottom, or the wheel on your mouse, to zoom in... and in and in and in... or out and out and out... It will take you from the very smallest features postulated by scientists (the strings in string theory) to the very largest (the observable universe.), If you want background music, click on the musical note in the upper right corner.

"Scale of the Universe 2" was created by Cary Huang, a 14-year-old ninth grader from Moraga, Calif, with technical help from his twin brother Michael.

LG Officially launched the Optimus Vu in Korea and we have some photos and specs too.

Due to the 4:3 aspect ratio, the Optimus (90.4mm) Vu is wider than the Galaxy Note (83mm), which will make it even more difficult to handle. It is marginally thinner (8.5mm) than the Note (9.7mm) but that is not going to matter much when you hold it in your hand.

Other than that the Optimus Vu has a dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8660 processor with Adreno 220 GPU, 32GB internal memory, 8 megapixel rear camera with auto-focus and LED flash, 1.3 megapixel front camera, LTE, HDMI, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct and T-DMB and a 2,080 mAh battery. The phone will launch with Android 2.3 Gingerbread but will soon be upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich.

Samsung Benelux has sent invitations for a press release in Amsterdam of their line up for 2012. The poster of the invitation is about Samsung Upcoming smartphones or mobile devices line up for 2012.

The Event date is March,15 which is very close to the End of the MWC 2012 (28Feb- 2Mar), Thats Why Samsung announced before it will not release any new smartphones on the MWC. Its time to see the Galaxy S III, the long waited successor of the Galaxy S II and the scanned ICS device from Samsung.

If you look closely to the Invitation Poster above you will Notice a "3" !

Why Chrome For Android is Awesome ?

Google for Android is still a BETA version but it is the best beta application we have seen so far, Mostly beta apps are unstable and crashes a lot unlike chrome For Android as we did not face any force close problem with our google chrome (on YouMobile's Galaxy Nexus). We decided to Review the browser and show you what is the best feature of the Chrome For Android BETA so far.

Accelerated-HTML5 Support

 

We already know that Google Chrome for Android will not get Flash support, but even without flash Chrome can be very fast and smooth while watching videos, Most of Video sharing websites render videos in HTML5 along with Flash like (Hulu, Youtube, Vimeo..etc) and Chrome for Android has a full HTML5 supprot but not just thay, It also has a HARDWARE-ACCELERATED HTML5... this means a super fast HTML5 rendering and smooth content streaming even faster than flash. Thats Why Adobe is moving away from Flash!

Secured & Synced

 

Google Chrome for Android is the best browser when it coms to security just like desktop version of chrome, It also scan your download files and warn you before entering a website with malwares. You can clear easly clear your chrome Cache, passwords, usernames and forms with one click (screenshot above) to be sure that your private data gone from your phone so you can share your phone with anyone.

Also Chrome For Android is synced with your desktop Chrome, bookmarks, passwords and log-ins even the windows you opened recently on your desktop chrome being synced to your Chrome for Android to have the same websites open on your phone ready for you when you click on your chrome icon.

Preload Webpages

 

Chrome For Android have tabs for Multi-browsing, Most of the current browser have this feature! but the most amazing feature that Only Chrome for Android has it, is the "Pre-loading Webpages". When typing or searching for a webpages, Chrome can guess what page you will likely to open next while you are typing or even still searching for it... Chrome start pre-loading the page so it will be ready for you in zero time. You can turn this feature On-Off or make it through Wifi only to save 3G roaming data.

 

 

Download!

We offered the apk Installation file for Chrome for Android for Everyone to download and Enjoy!

From the minds that brought you Kik, the ultra-fast mobile messaging app, comes Clik: a new platform that will let developers create smartphone apps that can control just about any screen with a web browser.

To prove the value of its platform, the company is releasing a free Clik YouTube app today for the iPhone and Android, which basically turns your smartphone into an addictively powerful Youtube remote control.

How Clik Works ?

Simply visit clickthis.com in any web browser, scan the QR code with the Clik app (see right), and you will be presented with options that directly control what the browser displays. On the Clik YouTube app, you will be able to choose from featured videos, as well as search for YouTube videos, that will instantly start playing on the remote screen.

Android had pretty tasty Names from the begins: Alpha, Beta, Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich... and Now Jelly Bean. They all alphabetically organized with a name of a tasty-sweet inside. After announcing that the Android 5.0 Jelly Bean (JB) is coming in Q2, 2012... We start thinking about the Future version of Android 6.0 Name!

Rumors suggest that the Upcoming Name for the Android 6.0 will be "Kendal Mint Cake" (KMC) which begins with a "K" and its a 3 parts name like the Ice cream sandwich and its a sweet ofcourse. So this is the Most likely Name for the Android 6.0 which might be released by Early 2014.

Angry Birds Space promises to be an exciting departure from the usual Angry Birds gameplay. There will still be some limbless bird flinging but this time the conditions are different.

As the name suggests, the game will take place in outer space and this introduces some interesting new parameters to the gameplay. You will be playing in zero gravity, which should heavily affect the game physics. Meanwhile, there are also going to be some new birds to fling, along with some familiar ones.

Angry Birds Space is going to be the biggest launch for any Angry Birds game since the original, with a simultaneous release on mobile, animation, retail, and publishing; not just a first for Rovio but also for any mobile game so far. Rovio has promised more details on the game in early March and the launch will be on March,22.

Apple has said that the next iteration of its OS X operating system will be sold exclusively through the online Mac App Store. This means you will require a fast Internet connection and an Apple ID in order to upgrade to this OS when it releases later this year.

Apple started this trend with Lion, which was its first OS to be sold online. They even removed the software DVDs that were provided along with Macs that were sold with Lion pre-installed. However, later on Apple did start selling the OS on bootable flash drives through its stores for $69, which is a lot more than the $29 you pay for the OS through the Mac App Store. However, that option will be discontinued with the release of Mountain Lion.

The most persistent rumor for Apple next-gen iPad is the use the introduction of high-resolution Retina Display similar to what is been offered on the company latest iPhones. And today, more claims support the rumor with an close-up examination of what is allegedly the display component of an iPad 3.

Conclusion

iPad 2 iPad 3

2x2 Pixels 4x4 Pixels

512x2= 1024pi 512x4= 2048pi

384x2= 768pi 384x4= 1536pi

Disp. Res: 1024x758p Desp. Res: 2048x1536p

MacRumors claims to have obtained an iPad 3 display component and compared it to an iPad 2 display. Upon first glance the look rather similar, both sporting a the 9.7-inch diagonal size. But with close examination, and by that we mean under a microscope, the pixel density was noticeably different. Based on this finding, the iPad 3 would sport a full resolution of 2048 x 1536 compared to the iPad 2 1024 x 768 pixel resolution.

Microsoft new logo for Windows 8 is prompting far more reaction than you might expect from four skewed squares. Revealed yesterday after a spate of low-profile leaks, the logo is according to Microsoft Windows team itself as much an homage to the earliest, pared-down graphics of Windows 1.0 as it is a nod to the Metro UI that has become the theme of Windows Phone, Xbox LIVE and, soon, Windows 8 itself. Complaints about the new logo have generally centered on its insipid lack of distinctiveness, but according to the designers themselves this is merely the first step of many incoming changes.

Microsoft used external design agency Pentagram to create the new logo, and according to that team the sharp-edged icon should be seen as the first of a new language. The existing flag-like shape has been flattened out and made crisp, and other Microsoft products and services will make similar evolutions too. See the Demo Videos Below!

HTC Has just Released an Official Statement about it ICS Update plans for North America users, HTC posted on its Facebook page:

We have more good news related to Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, and can confirm that upgrades are planned for Verizon Wireless customers with the HTC Rhyme, HTC Thunderbolt, and DROID Incredible 2 by HTC, as well as the already announced HTC Rezound.

In addition, the HTC Raider is on the list to receive ICS for customers of Rogers and Bell in Canada. Stay tuned for more news on Ice Cream Sandwich releases in the coming weeks.

HTC Also promised that more News about other devices to get the ICS is coming soon, So this not the Full list yet.

Check the Official Announcment

Amid all the IPO hysteria that has recently surrounded Facebook, the social network also made news by announcing it plans to introduce mobile advertising for users who connect to the site through a smartphone app. In just its first year, where the ads will only be active in six countries, that initiative could bring in more than a billion more dollars to the soon-to-be public company bottom line.

Specifically, moblie research group MobileSquared predicts that within the first 12 months after Facebook mobile ads go live, there will be a $1.2 billion revenue stream that did not exist before. That may sound impressive, but when you factor in the number of users who are active in the mobile Facebook world, that is only around $6.50 per user per year.

Here is Some Video samples from the Samsung Galaxy S Advance I9070 Camera, As you may remember the phone has a 5MP camera that capable of recording HD videos with 720p@30fps. The Video is not full HD but its mooth and very detailed, its quite good for a 5MP camera. Check out the Two HD samples videos below make sure you play those videos in 720p resolution and full screen to be able to see the full quality of the videos.

The LG Miracle Windows Phone 7.5 is by now no secret to anyone who follows tech blogs even from time to time, since it is been leaking like a rusty pipe in the last couple of days, but now we even have another video of its pre-production version, thanks to the guy who bought it from a tester.

Said to feature a 4-inch NOVA display with the obligatory WVGA resolution, 1GHz Snapdragon, NFC-support and 5MP rear camera, it is apparently not meant to wow us with specs, but rather positioning itself for the affordable category.

Google was rumored to release its own cloud service, Today we know what its Called and even have a screenshot. Google Cloud service will be called "Google Drive" and the screenshot above shows the file manager of cloud storage.

Drive, will potentially allow you to store a certain amount of data online, with the idea that it be accessible from any location with internet access, as well as via other devices you own.

After leaking the Galaxy S II ICS ROM, Here is the Galaxy Note N7000 Android ICS ROM Officially form Samsung, its still a beta version but it has many improvements. The ROM Code-named N7000XXLP1 running Android ICS 4.0.3 with Touch-wiz onboard.

Samsung will release the ICS Update around April/May for the Note Galaxy N7000 via Samsung KIES or OTA.

Today, Another Galaxy S II ICS ROM leaked with a build Date February,9 which is the first for this Month. The ROM for Europe and has Android 4.0.3 on board with Touch wiz, and have code Name I9100XXLPH.

The ROM is very responsive, Fast, not buggy or laggy unlike the previous ROMs, The Final ROM is coming very soon and the Country Release Status (CRS) Page is coming even sooner.

Rockstar keeps delivering great news to gamers around the globe today. First it was the new trailer of the upcoming Max Payne 3 and now the game studio confirms that the original Max Payne game will hit iOS and Android devices "very soon".

The news came from a Q&A session hosted on the Rockstar website, where a fan asked whether Max Payne will be ported for mobile devices and Rockstar responded "Yes, it's on its way".

This is not going to be the first time Rockstar launches its older game titles on mobile platforms. In fact it is quite understandable that after the successful release of Grand Theft Auto III, Max Payne is on his way.

The Power Control Plus widget adds a ton of other Android settings to your home screen: it includes the usual choices, like Wi-Fi, brightness, Bluetooth, but also adds things like a battery indicator, LED flashlight, haptic feedback, tethering, and even input method.

In addition, you can arrange the widget however you want on the screen-vertically, horizontally, and taking up any number of grid spaces-and even change the colors of each individual setting (for really quick reference). If you are a fan of the Power Control widget, this app is a must-have. Check out the app Market page for a full list of compatible settings. We Offer this App as the Free App of The Week, you can Download it below, Enjoy!

 

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Windows 8 now has a specific launch date for the Consumer Preview version of Microsoft next PC operating system. Today, Business Insider reports that media invites have been sent out revealing that that the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, also known as the Windows 8 beta version, will be launched on Wednesday, February 29. The company is launching the beta version as part of its activities for the Mobile World Congress trade show in Barcelona, which is being held from February 27 to March 1.

The actual launch will be part of a press event for the Mobile World Congress which will be held from 3-5 pm on February 29. It is likely that Microsoft will be making some additional announcements at the event that will related to its Windows Phone business.

Microsoft has just announced about the long-waited Update for the Windows phone 7.5 Facebook App, Windows phone users was waiting for this App update for long time to get the use of the facebook app on their windows phone handsets, and it was worth the wait!

Facebook Updated its WP7 App to v2.3 to fit the New Mango features with better News feed, Improved performance and speed to get your FB data, New Panorama mood, New Profile Views matches the Facebook timeline features.

Get The App Here

 

Siri incoming Japanese version have been confirmed with a leaked copy of the iOS 5.1 Gold Master showing the new language addition in the settings menu, as well as a tweaked iPhone lockscreen and BGR access to a leak of the GM 5.1 release confirms it.

Meanwhile, there is also another new feature that everyone can enjoy, New shape of a camera shortcut on the iOS lock-screen.

We are already aware that HTC official roll-out for ICS for all new HTC Devices should be coming by Mid-March. However, those who have an HTC Sensation or Sensation XE variant and located in Europe will be able to taste this upgrade ahead of the pack.

This would probably upset HTC users located in the US and other regions. For those of you lucky enough to fit both of these criteria (Having s Sensation and located on Europe), that means you get the ICS Upgrade sooner than most other users. probably you will get it this Month!

Unfortunately, HTC did not yet disclosed any further information concerning how or who will gain access to this exclusive club.

Remember, The Photos you see here is just a Mock-up of a Concept Android 5.0 Jelly Bean device and its Not Real, its called the Google Galaxy Ultima.

This concept phone packs a 4.7 inches RGB IPS+ display with 720p display which generates 1000 nits of brightness. The back of the handset is with Kevlar material and it comes with steel frame which protects the internal part of the device. CPU is choose to be a quadra core Exynos 5250 and graphical support is via Mali GPU. It will include 20 mega pixel camera with 5 mega pixel front facing camera and this phone will come with waterproof and bullet proof glass. Remember that this measures 9 mm thickness.

Samsung has discontinued its 32GB GSM variant of the Galaxy Nexus. Expansys product page of the Galaxy Nexus 32 GB HSDPA+ lists the device as discontinued and suggests the 16 GB variant instead.

The Galaxy Nexus is at a disadvantage by not offering additional storage options and lacks mass storage mode. So the only way to have the device with 16 GB storage was to buy the 32 GB version.

Google Maps was Updated today to version 6.3.0 that brings Improved battery performance for Latitude and Location History users. Now, you can use Google maps without worrying about your battery life.

The Update also has some bug fixes and faster pre-cached maps loading, Note that versions may vary between devices. Head to your Market app on your phone and HIT Update!

Anonymously uploading contact data to servers without the users permission is a common practice among a lot of popular apps such as Path, Instagram, Facebook, Foursquare... etc, which use this data to find other people you know who may also be using that service.

But even though Path later apologized and deleted the data from their servers, and also issued an update that explicitly asks for your permission before uploading your contacts, the issue continued to escalate until it eventually reached Apple. Apple announced that it improve iOS privacy so it will ask user permission to share contacts with Apps, Apple said:

 

"We are working to make this even better for our customers, and as we have done with location services, any app wishing to access contact data will require explicit user approval in a future software release."

Apple has today announced the successor to its popular Mac OS Lion operating system, unveiling Mountain Lion, the ninth major release of its desktop platform which will bring more of its iOS features to the desktop.

Gone are traditional messaging apps like iChat, in comes Messages, Notes, Reminders and even Game Center for Mac, mimicking the iOS features on your iPhone and iPad, also delivering Notification Center, Share Sheets, Twitter integration and AirPlay.

If you wanted iOS on the desktop, you are about to get it, Mountain Lion

Apple has released the operating system as a developer preview, building iCloud support directly into the OS, making it easy to use and easy to operate with the integration of apps. As Apple works to fine-tune the platform, Mac users will be able to upgrade to Mountain Lion 10.8 via the Mac App Store later this summer 2012.

Adobe has just released an Update for the Adobe Flash for Android ICS to Version 11.1.115.6, even if adobe will dis-continue the developing of Adobe flash for Mobile, the Updates brings many security and performance improvements for the Android ICS devices.

 

Flash Player Android 4.0: v11.1.115.6
Flash Player Android (2.x,3.x): v11.1.111.6

Update Change-log :
- Seeking while video is paused will not update the frame on ICS devices.
- StageVideo using On2 and Sorenson does not work on ICS devices.
- Security Enhancements.

Head to your Market App on your Device and Update your Adobe Flash!

Motorola has just publish its Android Ice Cream Sandwich products Upgrade schedule, to let its fan get some hope that the Update is coming on their way. The schedule tables has just been published on Motorola website and here is what we found:

US

In the US, we can see that XOOM Family Edition, ATRIX 2 and the ATRIX 4G MB860 will receive the update in the third quarter this year. Others like the DROID series, however, are still in the evaluation and planning stage.

Canada

In Canada the RAZR will get the update in Q2 but the ATRIX 4G will remain on Gingerbread.

Europe, Middle-East & Africa

Moving over to the EMEA region, the RAZR and XOOM Wi-Fi will be upgraded in Q2 and the XOOM 2 in Q3. ATRIX update is still being planned whereas the DEFY+ will remain on Gingerbread.

Asia Pacific

In Asia Pacific, The RAZR and the XOOM will receive the update in Q2 and the ATRIX 2 and XOOM 2 in Q3. The DEFY, DEFY+ and the older phones will not be upgraded.

Latin America & Mexico

Lastly, in Latin America and Mexico, RAZR and XOOM will be upgraded in Q2, ATRIX 2 and XOOM 2 in Q3 and the the update for ATRIX and MILESTONE 3 is still being planned. Again, no update for the DEFY.

 

In Photoshop CS6, Adobe have expanded the capabilities of the Content-Aware too that was introduced in the Photoshop CS5. Back then it made everybody go WOW and now it continues to amaze everyone with the addition of Content-Aware move. It allows you to choose the source for the bit you want to alter, just like the patch tool, but the handy bit is that it does its content-aware magic while at it.

This Demo video demonstrates the NEW Content-Aware move in Photoshop CS6. You HAVE to Watch it!

HTC has announced on its Google+ page that it has added more devices to the bootloader unlocking tool on the developers website HTCdev.

The newly added devices include the HTC Hero, Legend, Droid Eris, myTouch 3G, and myTouch 4G. If you own one of these devices you can go ahead and unlock your phone to get unofficial tweaked HTC ROMs.

HTC Upcoming Quad-core device which was leaked a while ago, just Got a New Name AGAIN. From the Edge, to the Endeavor and finally to the HTC One^X . The HTC One X is expected to start the trend for a new naming convention used by HTC in 2012 and we already got the confirmed list of the specifications for this device.

HTC has already reserved the Danish URL htc-one-x.dk . Not only that, HTC themselves clearly planned for the idea of naming a device long time ago as such, as they trademarked the name in Europe last year.

The HTC One^x will make its official debut at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona later this month and alongside its quad-core form, we are hoping to get a look at another long-standing device rumored to be coming out of HTC.

Facebook is rolling out a new system to verify user accounts that will allow some users to use nicknames. Since Facebook at its core is looking for your personal information, it has always wanted you to use your real name unless you are a big star such as Lady Gaga. Facebook is positioning this account verification as a way to ensure that people do not subscribe to an imposter who might be trying to impersonate someone on Facebook.

By verifying an account, the users will get more prominent placement in the Facebook "People to Subscribe to" suggestions. Techcrunch reports that starting today people with many subscribers will start being notified of the option to verify their account by uploading their government supplied ID. The person real name, if they go by a pseudonym, will still be listed on the about page. Apparently, each verified account will be processed manualy.

Android 5.0 Jelly Bean may arrive as early as Q2 2012, supply chain sources claim, with Google apparently integrating Chrome OS functionality for dual-boot tablets and netbooks. Those are not the search giant only dual-OS ambitions. However, insiders tells that Google is pushing Android 5.0 and Windows 8 hybrids to its manufacturing partners, for notebooks, netbooks and tablets that offer the best of both platforms. but we will not see any Android 5.0 JB devices till 2013.

Although Google is yet to comment significantly on whether Ice Cream Sandwich has met its expectations in the market, it is clear that Android 4.0 is yet to gain a significant foothold. According to Google's own stats, as of February 1 2012 only 1-percent of devices were running ICS, with the majority still on Android 2.3.x Gingerbread.

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Galaxy Nexus Ultima Android 5.0 JB Concpet Phone

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The dual-booting Android 5.0 Jelly Bean and Windows 8 machines will be able to hot-swap between the two platforms, the sources indicate, rather than demanding a reboot each time. That would give users the opportunity to use Android for its web-centric functionality and speed, while switching to Windows would offer the various legacy and business apps many users still demand.

Also, It is worth remembering that Microsoft Windows 8 hardware requirements apparently block second OS installation on ARM-based PCs by users, thanks to a locked Secure Boot system, though it is unclear whether OEMs are permitted to do so before the hardware leaves the factory.

Google Will Speed-up Android 5.0 Developerment

A Taiwan-based supply chain makers said to Digitimes:

"Android 5.0 will be further optimized for tablet PCs, while Google will also integrate its Chrome system functions to push dual-operating system designs. Brand vendors can either choose to adopt only Android 5.0 or add Android 5.0 to Windows 8 devices with the ability to switch between the two OSes without the need to shut down the computer.

 

However, since Android 4.0 did not perform as well as expected, several of Google's downstream partners are turning conservative about Android 5.0."

Quadrant is a highly popular benchmarking tool that tests CPU, IO and 3D graphics capabilities on your Android device.

The new version features much-needed support for multi-core processors, as well as full Android Ice Cream Sandwich support. There is also a redesigned GUI in addition to multiple bug fixes.

Samsung is rolling out a new software update for the US Wi-Fi only version of the Galaxy Tab 10.1. Unfortunately, Ice Cream Sandwich is not included in the mix - rather this is a maintenance update that will fix some of the known bugs, while also improving the overall performance of the tablet.

The build number HTJ85B.UEKMP P7510UEKMP fixes email attachment issues, rotation issues, Wi-Fi reconnect issues, system file force close issues, while also improving power consumption.

Apple iPad3 rumors is all over the web, but today we have something diffrent and confirmed by WSJ, Apple is currently testing a smaller version of the iPad about 8-inches, may be its the iPad mini that was rumored long time ago.

The Wall Street Journal reports that Apple has been showing its suppliers designs for a smaller slate equipped with a display somewhere around eight inches in size. Of course, prototyping a device is not the same thing as releasing it we would not be surprised if Apple is also trying out 5-, 6- and 7-inch tablets too but this is the first we have heard of the iPad maker actively investigating alternative sizes for its bestselling tablet. Resolution on the purported 8-inch iPad is said to be the same as on the 9.7-inch iPad and iPad 2 (1024 x 768).

As we announced before Rovio popular game Angry Birds launched on the Valentine's day, Angry Birds Facebook version of the game is much more sophisticated and feature-rich than its Google+ cousin, which was launched back in the summer of last year. Angry Birds on Facebook runs on Adobe Flash 11 and supports 3D graphics, which put your computer through its paces rendering the cool lighting, smoke and explosion effects the game boasts.

Rovio have thrown a new feature in their Angry Birds Facebook port called "Power-up". It is a cheating and there are four of them you can use: Sling Scope, King Sling, Super Seeds and Birdquake.

Samsung keeps extending its Duos lineup and today we learned the popular Galaxy Ace is the next smartphone to grow an extra radio. The Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos went official for the Indian market.

The Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos will be mostly identical to the original Galaxy Ace, but it will get a larger battery to make up for the second radio. Instead of the 1350 mAh unit found in the original Galaxy Ace, the Galaxy Ace Duos will have a 1650 mAh Li-Ion battery.

The Samsung Galaxy Ace Duos will retail for INR16,900, which translates to about €260 or $340.

HTC could be the first company outside Sony to offer PlayStation-certified mobile devices, according to the latest leaks, bringing titles previously limited to handsets like the XPERIA Play to future HTC phones and tablets.

The deal could be announced as early as Mobile World Congress later this month, with full certification in the second half of the year. Sony confirmed it was in negotiations with other firms for PlayStation gaming in late 2011. So we Might see more PlayStation certificated phones in 2012.

The carrier-locked iPhones became a much lesser problem since the iPhone hit most of the major carriers worldwide. But there are those people who still buy foreign carrier-locked iPhone for various reasons. so a tool like this would be very useful.

The GPP SIM tool reportedly unlocks successfully every AT&T-bound iPhone 4S as well as the Japan KDDI and Softbank iPhone 4S. As with similar solutions such as Gevey and RebelSIM, you just put your SIM along with the insert into the provided SIM tray and insert the lot into the iPhone.

According to the GPP Team, the GPP SIM unlocks every AT&T iPhone 4S phones running iOS 5.0 and iOS 5.01 no jailbreak needed. There is no mention whether the GPP SIM will work with other carrier-locked iPhones as well.

Scalado is a world-leading provider of high-performance imaging technologies, applications and services for the mobile industry, have today announced the release of a new revolutionizing product named Remove. Remove is a technology that automatically highlights and removes any unwanted object from a captured photo. It is the world first Object removal software to be released on a mobile device.

Remove solves common photographic problems with unwanted objects in captured images, such as people getting in the way of our camera shot. Remove detects and selects the unwanted objects which simply can be removed automatically or by touching the selections on the screen or after capturing the image. Watch the Demo Video below to more bout the App.

The app will be showcased at the MWC, starting at the end of the month, so you'll be able to give it a try soon enough.

Gameloft has launched a new promo for its games on Android to celebrate Valentine day. Most of the titles from the popular game publisher will be reduced to $0.99 today, which is an incredibly tempting price, considering their quality.

All you need to do to take advantage of the promotion is just visit the Android Market and start downloading.

Discounted Games List in your country

Samsung launched a New website GalaxyLoveNote.com for the Valentines's day. This website will allow you to send Valentine gift cards with a Message to someone special to you. You can Upload an Image or you can choose one from the gallery then enter the address you want to send the card to.

Samsung will send the gift card to the address you provided for free. Also Samsung promoted the page with an Ad video too, Head to the website and get your free gift card and Enjoy!

Happy Valentines's Day!

Samsung Galaxy SII users is waiting for the ICS Update which will be released soon. Today, we got a screenshot from a Galaxy S II on Vodafone (CC=BU) running ICS 4.0.3 ROM I9100BUULP2 for Testing. So looks like the ICS has entered the Test Mode and we should see the final version very soon if the testing went well.

We will confirm the ICS Release date very soon as soon as we get a confirmation about the update status and how well the test was, Also our Country Release Status Page (CRS) for Galaxy S II 4.0.3 Update will be ready before a week from the Update.

Today Google have been given the official final OK by the European Union to purchase Motorola Mobility. This unconditional regulatory approval will allow Google to purchase the handset maker for a total of $12.5 billion USD, the EU noting though that they would be monitoring the company and rivals use of Motorola patents to ensure they all comply with their antitrust rules galore. This deal was originally announced this past August and still needs U.S. Justice Department approval before it can be finalized. We can Now say that Motorola is Officially owned by Google.

This merger comes without concern from the EU on whether it will present any competition issues, but the idea that Motorola was purchased for its patents is alive in the minds of more than just Google.

We all familiar with the Apple lawsuits against samsung, last time Apple banned the Galaxy Tab 10.1 sales in Germany. Today, Accroding to Reuters Apple has asked a federal court in California to block Samsung from selling the new Galaxy Nexus all over the U.S. These patents will cause problems to current Galaxy Nexus users who bought the ICS device.

Not just the Galaxy Nexus, Apple has its attentions on a number of software patents which affect the Galaxy Nexus due to its use of stock Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0. As such, these lawsuits would be just as applicable to any device which used an untouched version of ICS no matter what hardware Manufactured this device.

Apple US Patents Against Galaxy Nexus

• US Patent No. 5946647 - System and method for performing an action on a structure in computer-generated data.
Apple previously won the ruling over this patent, resulting in the ban of importation or sale on a number of HTC Android devices, including the T-Mobile G2, the AT&T Aria, the Sprint Evo 4G and the Verizon Droid Incredible. It affects the device's ability to detect a phone number, date or address and allow the detected content to initiate an action resulting in a new application such as the phone dialer or maps to launch.

• US Patent No. 8086604 - Universal interface for retrieval of information in a computer system.
This refers to searching multiple sources of information on a device from a single means of entry. Apple make reference to Siri specifically, but they argue that the inclusion of text-based entry via the means of Spotlight would be just as viable for grounds of infringement.

• US Patent No. 8046721 - Unlocking a device by performing gestures on an unlock image.
Every iOS device has that recognizable 'slide to unlock' bar along the bottom of the screen. Despite already having patent coverage on the image unlock feature, this newer, broader patent aims to include the more unique ways in which other OEMs have developed for unlocking their Android devices.

• US Patent No. 8074172 - Method, system, and graphical user interface for providing word recommendations.
The fourth and final patent in Apple arsenal is also the most recent. It covers the nature of semi-predictive text entry; that is to say, when the user starts to enter text into the device and is given the option to accept or reject suggested words manually.

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Nokia reportedly plans on revealing 6 New devices (3 Smartphones and 3 Features-phones) later this month at the Mobile World Congress 2012.

The six devices are supposedly split evenly among smartphones two Windows Phones and a Symbian and three S40 featurephones. Specifically, we are now expecting the global version of the Lumia 900, an entry-level handset dubbed the Lumia 610, and the Nokia 808 PureView, which has been rumored as a full touchscreen successor to the camera-centric N8. Also tipped were the Asha 302, Asha 203, and Asha 202.

Twitter users using Windows Phone 7 devices have been waiting for this one for quite some time now and it has finally released. The Carbon app is now available on the Windows Marketplace and can be purchased for 1.99 USD.

Here is some of the goodies that you will enjoy on this App:

• Full inline Pictures on the Timeline

• Double Tap on tweets for quickly replying to tweets without the need to leave timelines

• Quickline: A swiss army timeline for accessing all kinds of timelines from Lists, Retweets, Saved Searches.

• Live Ties for every account, pinnable to the Home Screen with Mentions & Direct Messages background checks

• Compose Tile, pinning a compose tile on the Home Screen for a speedy tweet composition

• Search Tiles, pin a #hashtag or keywords to your home screen for quick access to a search timeline

• Threaded Direct Messages View

• Bit.ly Pro URL shortening

• Read Later support

Since the last leak of the Galaxy Nexus White photo, Galaxy Nexus Fans love it, the White surface color and the familiar black face all together in one device.

This version you see on the Photos is the HSPA+ version of the Galaxy Nexus running Android ICs 4.0.3 with exactly the same specs as the original Galaxy Nexus.

Also, check the unboxing video from our friends on Engadget.

Update: HTC changes the Name fron Endevour to One X

"HTC ONE X" the Upcoming Flagship of HTC this year, will be showed on the MWC later this Month. We also got a Confirmation on the device Specifications from our sources (and also from a HTC Hub) from the official leaked ROM and diagrams of the device.

After Gathering the Confirmed and unConfirmed Specs... Here is a full list of what this Monster will have onboard:

• 4.7-inch HD Display 1280x720p

• Quad-core Tegra 3 Proccessor

• Beats Audio

• 1GB Ram

• Android ICS latest build 4.0.3

• HTC Sense 4.0

• 8MP Camera with HDR

• 1.3 Front-facing camera

• NFC Support

• LTE Support (Not-Confirmed)

• 32GB Internal Storage (Not-Confirmed)

• HTC Speak personal command system (Not-Confirmed)

• GPS with HTC Navigation, HTC Locations

• Wifi 802.11 a/b/n

• Bluetoosh 4.0

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Are a fan of BMW? Do you like the M-series high-performance cars? This is your lucky day... NEW Official photos of the 2013 BMW M6 have surfaced. BMW is offering up multiple shots of both coupe and convertible versions of the car, and I think for me this is one of those cars that I need to see in person.

Both cars will come with a specially calibrated seven-speed DSG transmission. BMW also fits the car with its latest DSC system and an active M differential to help put the power to the road.

HTC Endeavor ROM was leaked today with HTC Sense 4.0 UI, Along with diagrams of the upcoming smartphone along with hints of an "HTC Speak" potential Siri-rival being dragged from the leaked ROM. Curiously, although the graphics used in the ROM as part of the SIM-insertion sequence show the angular Android device leaked last week. Meanwhile, Members who is digging on this ROM has apparently un-revealed a movie editing app and not the regular Google one along with HTC Speak, a voice command system.

Unfortunately, right now there is little more than naming information for the new HTC apps. It is unclear whether HTC has followed in Apple footsteps and created or licensed a true Siri-style digital personal assistant, or whether it is the more mundane voice-dictation and shortcut system we have seen on other Android devices.

 

 

We just got the first photo of the LG Optimus 3D 2 that will be the Upcoming 3D phone from LG this year and we expect LF to show it on the MWC this Month. The LG Optimus 3D 2 will, reportedly, be using a higher resolution IPS screen than its predecessor. Given that this will be the company next flagship, we are almost certain that it will feature the HD AH-IPS display we know from the LG Optimus LTE.

The Optimus 3D 2 is also said to be considerably slimmer than its predecessor at 9.8mm and at least 20 g lighter. Given that its chubby body was one of the main issues with the original Optimus 3D, this can only be good news for the LG Optimus 3D 2.

Samsung has officially announce their first tablet running the latest Android OS. The Galaxy Tab 2 runs Android ICS 4.0  and it is similar to the original Galaxy Tab but with faster hardware.

The Galaxy Tab 2 is powered by a 1GHz dual-core processor and 1GB RAM and features a 7-inch WSVGA display (1024×600) PLS TFT LCD, Wi-Fi, 3MP rear-facing fixed focus camera, VGA camera on the front, HSPA+ support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, A-GPS, 8 or 16 or 32GB internal memory, microSD card slot and 4,000mAh battery.

 

Also, The Tablet is 10.5mm thin with TouchWiz UI, Live Panel, Samsung Apps support, Hub support and KIES Air.

The Tablet will be release by March, and UK will be the first to get the Galaxy Tab 2, Samsung Will release two versions a (Wifi only) version along with a (3G + Wifi) version.

Official Galaxy S 2 Prices:

Sweden:
Wi-Fi: 2,995SEK (450USD)
3G: 3,695 SEK (556USD)

Finland: 
Wi-Fi: 349EUR (463USD)
3G: 429EUR (568USD)

Norway: 
Wi-Fi: 2,400NOK (420USD)
3G: 2,990NOK (523USD)

Denmark:
Wi-Fi: 2,350DKK (419USD)
3G: 2,995DKK (512USD)

HTC Endeavor ROM was leaked yesterday and the XDA forum members took some screenshots of the Upcoming Gorgeous-looking HTC Sense 4.0 UI, The HTC sense 4.0 was set to be the HTC overlay for all its upcoming ICS phones and it has many improvements and UI enhancements from the old Sense 3.5.

HTC Sense 4.0 is lots of New skins and wallpapers along with some icons changes, Notification bar changes, New Calender, New Contacts app, New Music app. Also the New HTC Sense 4.0 support Landscape Mode almost Everywhere on the phone (lock-screen, menu, setting, home-screen, apps, browser, music... etc)

Enjoy Screenshots Below!

 

 

 

 

The Spotify App is Available on all most popular mobile platforms including (iOS, Android, and Windows Phone). Up until today, you have had the option for two streaming qualities on the iOS version. Those were low and high. The high being 160 kbps and the low being 96 kbps. Is there Higher ?

The desktop version of Spotify has always streamed at 320 kbps, which is the "Extreme" Quality. Today, Spotify Updated its iOS App to be able to stream music with the same "Extreme" Quality up to 320kbps on all iOS devices. We can Expect an Update for the Android versino very soon!

Two Days ago we posted some shots of Android ICS 4.0 running on Nokia N9, port-maker Alexey Roslyakov has returned with a video demo of Ice Cream Sandwich on the ordinarily MeeGo smartphone. Roklyakov hack turns the N9 into a dual-booting device hitting the volume key during boot stops MeeGo from running and instead brings up Android 4.0.3.

There are still several issues still to be overcome before Android on the N9 is a realistic prospect, however. Currently the battery indicator is not working the N9 says it needs to be plugged in, though it is clear from the video that is already the case and network connectivity is also non-functional at present.

Samsung will be launching a New color for its Galaxy Note, The Galaxy Note Pink. Sadly, This Pink version will miss the Valentine day as its coming by Mid-Early March, The specifications will be the same 5.3 inch Super Amoled HD screen and 1.4 Ghz processor. It will be available in 16 and 32 Gb.

Galaxy Note pink, will have Android 2.3.4 but it will be updated to ICS soon. In case you forgot the Galaxy Note specs, it has a 8 megapixel primary camera, a front-facing webcam, 1080p HD video functionality, HSDPA and WiFi connectivity and a 2500mAh battery.

With the Foursquare update, Android 4.0 users with NFC phones can now share their lists and the venues they have visited with a friend just by tapping phones. Users can now tap phones to initiate friend requests or tap their phone against an NFC tag or poster to check in.

NFC, or near field communication, allows devices to exchange data over short distances, typically with a wave or a tap. In Foursquare Android update, NFC support has been added for the app Venue, Lists and Me pages.

On Android, NFC support has been rebranded for marketing purposes, and is called "Android Beam." The touch-to-share functionality lets NFC-enabled Android phones share information between each other, including contacts, web pages, and videos, for example.

Foursquare [Market]

 

Looks like the PlayStation Vita OS will no be limited to that device. Sony is looking into porting the Vita OS onto smartphones and tablets, Not just this, but Sony also looking into porting current popular Smartphones apps to the Vita platform. Vita OS has been designed by Sony to be expandable and can be used for powering smartphones and tablets.

Sony deputy president Kunimasa Suzuki said that they will be putting in energy in building up the PlayStation Suite for this very purpose. They may not be in a hurry to port it over on to other platforms right now but it is certainly something they could do down the line.

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Samsung has always taken care of the screen. When the Galaxy S II was released it boasted a vivid 4.3-inch WVGA Super AMOLED Plus display that had a resolution of 480 x 800. It seems Samsung is intent to keep making their brand poular according to some sources we can confirm that the next major device after the Galaxy Note will be the Galaxy SII HD.

The SGSII HD will come packed with a 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1280 x 720. Also, it will support LTE. Other specs for the GSII HD with is a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, Wi-Fi, NFC, 9.27-mm thin with an 8MP camera that cabbala of shooting 1080p HD videos.

Apple may not made any ads for the super bowl game like all other companies, but Apple Marketing team was making two new ads to advertise the iPhone4s which were recently released by Apple and Siri is again the star of the show in both instances.

"Road Trip" the ad is clearly gunning for the Valentine's day gift purchase idea. Add to that the obligatory Apple website redesign swathed in red text and suggestions of romantic engravings for the back of your iPod, iPad or iPhone.

Did you ever thought about using your Android Smartphone as your Desktop PC ?

Well, Christian Cantrell did thought about it. Cantrell posted an 8 min Video on his Youtube channel showing how he used his Samsung Galaxy Nexus as a Desktop PC with Android Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.1 (Not rooted) with some cables (that you may already have!) which will only cost you about $20-40 ONLY.

Cantrell showed that with only some cables and a little experience can make a useable Android-Desktop Computer with a big screen, Android devices Nowadays have enough CPU and RAM to do this, Here is the Stuff that Cantrell used to create the Android Computer:

 

 

• Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Not-Rooted)

• LCD Screen

• MHL cable for the Galaxy Nexus (for Display)

• MicroUSB Cable with a USB Hub

• 3.5mm Cable for Sound output

• Galaxy Nexus Charger to charge the phone while using

• Keyboard (wireless)

• Trackpad OR Mouse (wireless)

Ice Cream Sandwich Software buttons

He also showed how useful is the Ice Cream Sandwich Software Buttons as he no longer need to touch his phone, He can simply use his trackpad or mouse to click on the buttons which appear on the right-side of the screen as you can see on the screenshot above. So you have sound-output, Display-output, Wireless control, wifi ,Internet access and your phone is charging at the same time. What you need else? pair of bluetooth headset and you are good to go (or good to stay home!).

Chrome For Android and More

He shoed on the video Chrome Beta for Android running very smooth, Google Music, Notes, Facebook, Folders, Search, Gallery and all other Apps with no lag or anything. So, How much it will cost you to do that ? $20-40 depending on the cables prices that may vary between phones and retailers.

Google Music was launched last year as beta and got our f Beta stages in the same year too, but the Google Music services is available Only in the US, Even the Google Music Android App which is like a Music player with ICS theme was not available to all regions too.

Today, Google Music Android App spotted available for Install directly from the Market in more countries as google is expanding its services, we don't have a full list currently but it includes Egypt, UAE and Kuwait. We will Update the list very soon Stay-tuned!

Google Music App [Market]

Two days ago, We posted about Google Wallet HUGE security vulnerability hat effects all users regardless of if they are rooted or not, but Google has come forward to say there is nothing wrong with the product and anyone who is at risk of losing sensitive Google Wallet data is someone who made a specific decision to lower their entire phone security, and it is their problem.

Google also announced that its Wallet app is Safe to use and this round of bad publicity should not be taken out of proportion.

Google Official comment on this:

"Google Wallet is protected by a PIN as well as the phone lock screen, if a user sets that option. But sometimes users choose to disable important security mechanisms in order to gain system-level "root" access to their phone; we strongly discourage doing so if you plan to use Google Wallet because the product is not supported on rooted phones,".

After Nokia released the Ice White version of the Lumia 800, More colors are coming on our way very soon, Exactly two new colors. The Windows Phone device showed up in Red and Green in a commercial for the Nokia BH-220 Bluetooth headset.

In case you found the Music a little bit close to the Nokia tune, its a remixed version of the Nokia tune called "Nokia Tune Dubstep Edition".

Asus is still struggling with the Transformer prime pre-orders, The demand on the Prime tablet is on increase everyday and Asus cannot full-fill all consuers pre-orders as the device is selling like crazy , So they made this announcement for their customers:

"Just to keep you all up to date on stock of the Eee Pad Transformer Prime - It is still landing weekly and in increasing numbers. The majority of our resellers have now fulfilled their back orders so more free stock should be available soon. Please check with your preferred reseller as to how they are allocating their units and how best to get your hands on one."

This Man is not Crazy, He is just Pissed OFF!

If you are a teenager, you better be careful what you post on Facebook. Especially, If you have a father who works in IT. But there is that one quirk about teenagers no matter what common sense says, they think they know better. That is, until they are taught a lesson they can never forget. Apparently this dad thought a bullet might teach that lesson. Better yet, nine bullets. He shot his daughter's computer after finding a disparaging message on her Facebook wall.

And he documented it all on video so he could post it on YouTube for all to see. And so far it has received nearly 2.9 million views. In the video, the angry dad reveals he saw a hidden wall post on her daughter Facebook account while he was upgrading her computer. "Since you want to hide it from everyone, I am going to share it with everybody," the dad, Tommy Jordan, said. He then goes on to read her tirade about how she dislikes her chores and all the other stuff most teenagers have to deal with.

The video (Listed Below) has confused reactions from both people who approve and disapprove. but Tell us What you think about it ?

Microsoft long-awaited Windows 8 release for public testing will be unveiled at a press event in Barcelona on 29,February, tying in with the Mobile World Congress occurring at the same time, the company announced today.

Originally referred to as the Windows 8 beta, the release will instead be called the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, which gives us a pretty good idea as to Microsoft target audience. Microsoft did not specifically say the Consumer Preview will be available to the public on February 29, but from what I am hearing that will likely be the case.

We saw some rumors about a Google-Android Home Entertainment device a while ago, Today, We can confirm that Google is allegedly working on creating her own entertainment device capable of streaming music in multiple locations within a house. Imagine a Google Music Player that uses latest NFC integrations and Android OS around you gomee.

The information about the Google-branded device comes from a "Wall Street Journal" report from unnamed people briefed on the project. If true, it would mark the Google first attempt at creating a hardware product without the aid of an electronics manufacturing partner. The search giant is concentrated recently on its open-source Android operating system software for mobile and streaming media devices.

 

Microsoft revealed some details of its Windows 8 ARM Edition (Tablets/Devices) today, Microsoft also unveiled the look and feel of its next-generation Office experience. The software giant casually demonstrated beta copies of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and OneNote during a preview video of its Windows 8 ARM work. Office 15 includes a New look and feel, based on the company Metro design language.

In the screenshots Above, you can see how Microsoft has included more space, and uses fewer lines in an effort to focus on content. The ribbon menu appears to be removed or hidden in the demonstration, but this is not the final version of Windows 8 and still many developments stages coming.