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Samsung Galaxy Tab to be announced on 2nd September?
Aug 26th
Samsung has released a video teaser for the upcoming Galaxy Tab Android tablet.
From the video, it is suggested that the Galaxy Tab is having the following specs:
- Android 2.2
- 7 Inch Screen
- Swype Text Entry
- Video Calling
- HD Movile Playback
- Full Web Browsing
And it looks like there will be an official announcement on 2nd September.
So, stay tuned.
The official video can be found at: http://galaxytab.samsungmobile.com/
XBox Live launch titles for Windows Phone 7 reveals
Aug 18th
Microsoft has been working hard with game developers to bring titles to its Windows Phone 7 for launching. Mobile gaming will be one of the key factors contributing to the success of Windows Phone 7.
And Microsoft has just revealed some 60 launch titles for the Windows Phone 7 Xbox Live platform. And there are quite a number of interesting titles. Among them, Castlevania, Halo: Waypoint, Star Wars, Crackdown, and Guitar Hero are just some of the games that will be in the Marketplace at launch. And the number is growing.
Besides these titles, Microsoft also shows off the Xbox Live integration with Windows Phone 7, which is not much of differences with its big brother, XBox. There should be a good news for many Xbox gamers.
Engadget has a pretty good look at the platform, follow here to view it.
Android continues to take over the world
Aug 13th
Garnet’s report for Q2 2010 smartphone market share is out. The picture says it all. Android has overtaken iOS and come very closed to Blackberry. May be Symbian next year?
Google announces “Voice Actions” and “Chrome to Phone”
Aug 13th
Google has just announced 2 new cool applications for your Android 2.2 phones (yes, only Android 2.2) – Voice Actions and Chrome to Phone.
Voice Actions is an extended version of your current voice commands for Android and it comes with a lot more commands, including voice to email and SMS. The commands are listed below:
- send text to [contact] [message]
- listen to [artist/song/album]
- call [business]
- call [contact]
- send email to [contact] [message]
- go to [website]
- note to self [note]
- navigate to [location/business name]
- directions to [location/business name]
- map of [location]
Chrome to Phone is not exactly new. However, it is made official now by Google. Basically you can install the program in your Android phone, add the extension to your Chrome browser (or Firefox), then you can push a number of things to your phone from the browser. You can:
- Send browser links from Chrome to your phone.
- Google Maps links launch the Google Maps application on Android.
- YouTube links launch the YouTube application on Android.
- Selecting a phone number will automatically launch the dialer with the number populated.
- Selecting text on a Web page will copy the clipboard to Android (long press a text box to paste on Android).
The video of the official Voice Actions is after the break. Enjoy!
[via google mobile blog]
HTC Desire HD (Ace) caught on video
Aug 10th
Waiting for a GSM version of the HTC EVO 4g? The HTC Ace (Desire HD) might be the one you are waiting for. From the leaked video shown below by 247android.com, it looks like we are going to have a 4.3″ Android device with HD video, 3.5mm audio jack, microUSB port. Enjoy!
Motorola Droid 2 details leaked
Aug 10th
The release of Motorola Droid 2 (the younger brother of the ever popular Motorola Droid/Milestone) is just around the corner, and here is a detailed leak of the upcoming phone.
Well, the processor has been upgraded to an 1Gb CPU and there will be 8Gb internal memory. It comes with 3.7″ capacitive touch screen, 5MP camera. And it comes with Froyo, Android 2.2.
The Droid 2 is said to be release on 12th of August in US and 40 other countries?! Stay tuned.
[via androidcentral]
RIM unveils the the Blackberry Torch 9800, with OS 6
Aug 4th
RIM has just announced the long awaited Torch (the 9800), with the new OS, called Blackberry 6 (not Blackberry OS anymore).
With the new OS, Blackberry will have features and UI comparable with its biggest competitors like Android and iOS. And RIM hopes to gain back the market share lost to its competitors.
The new phone (with the new OS) comes with:
• Approximately 4.4″ x 2.4″ x 0.57″ (closed), 5.8″ x 2.4″ x 0.57″ (open)
• Approximately 5.7 oz.
• 512MB Flash memory, 4GB on‐board memory, microSD/SDHC memory card
slot (4GB card included, cards up to 32GB supported)
• Half‐VGA+ touchscreen display, measuring 3.2″ (480 x 360 at 188 ppi)
• 5 MP camera with flash, continuous autofocus, face detection, geotagging
• 802.11 b/g/n
• Built‐in GPS
• Audio format support: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC, OGG
• Video format support: MPEG4, H.263, MPEG4 Part 2 Simple Profile H.264, WMV
• Network support: GSM/GPRS/EDGE: 850/900/1800/1900 MHz; HSPDA/UMTS: 800/850/1900/2100 MHz
• Talk Time: 5.5 hrs, Audio Playback: 29.8 hrs, Video Playback: 6 hrs
• Operating System: BlackBerry 6
