Saturday, 29 June 2013
Friday, 28 June 2013
The Newest Smart Phone
The smartphone is not a device that handles
all of your calls properly while ensur ing that your live is a whole lot
more organized – with a slew of new apps rolling out as well as
accessories that can connect to your smartphone directly via
a physical cable or over a Bluetooth connection, you can be sure that
the landscape of smartphone accessories is forever changed. Case in
point, the Withings Pulse might be something that folks who emphasize a
lot on fitness might want to check out, being a powerful and
pocket-sized activity tracking tool which was specially designed from
ground up in order to help users achieve personal health and fitness
goals.
It can be said that for the first time ever seen on an
activity tracker, the Withings Pulse would see the inclusion of heart
rate measurement as well as automatic run detection in order to have it
track the number of steps taken, distance covered, elevation, calories
burned, and quality of sleep. Hmmm, I suppose quality of sleep can be
measured by how much one moves, and chances are it would be at its most
accurate when you happen to sleep alone without anyone else in the room
messing up its readings with their snores and movement.
The
Withings Pulse will synchronize with a smartphone using Bluetooth Smart,
while there is the free Withings Health Mate App where all the data
will be collected and displayed in real time. The Withings Pulse tips
the scales at a mere 8 grams and measures a diminutive 1.69 inches,
meaning it is unobtrusive and is small enough to be inserted into a
pocket, bag, or even used with the included clip on a belt, shirt or
bra. Right in front lies a fully functioning OLED touch display, letting
you use your finger to navigate through the screens while browsing
through the past fortnight’s worth of collected data. At the back lies a
heart rate sensor which requires you to place your finger in order to
take a reading.
The Withings Pulse will play nice with iPhone
3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPad, iPod touch 4th gen, iPod touch
5th gen and Android devices 2.3.3 or higher.
The Newest SmartWatch
When it comes to the smartwatch industry, you
could say that this is still a young market which is relatively
untapped, but finding the correct killer combination of hardware as well
as software is the secret recipe that has yet to be discovered.
Sure, Android has their champion in the form of the Pebble timepiece,
and there are also whispers that Apple might come up with an iOS-powered
iWatch. Still, a bird in hand is worth two in the bush, which is why
the Meteor smartwatch by Kreyos is an interesting proposition. It is an
Indiegogo project at the moment, and will play nice with Apple’s iOS,
while boasting voice and gesture control support to boot.
The
Meteor will feature a three-axis gyro, carry an accelerometer and other
motion sensors which are capable of detecting things like wrist motion.
The wrist motion detection can be customized so that you will be able to
effect the right response with a movement which you are most
comfortable with. Voice control would also come in handy during those
moments when both of your hands are occupied.
BlackBerry Q10 smartphone
A BlackBerry Q10 smartphone is displayed in
Toronto, Tuesday, April 23, 2013. In the Q10, the keyboard and
touchscreen work together. On BlackBerrys, the keyboard has always been
about more than filling in text fields, and the new operating system
takes that further. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Graeme Roy)
Samsung Announces The New Galaxy S4 Mini.
South Korea's Samsung Electronics on Thursday
unveiled a slimmed down version of its flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone as
the company looks to tap the mid-range market.
The Galaxy S4 Mini has a scaled down 4.3-inch display and weighs in at 107 grams, making it easy to carry and operate with just one hand, the company said in a statement.
"We want to give people more choices with the Galaxy S4 mini—a similar look and feel to the Galaxy S4 but for more compact and practical usage," said J.K. Shin, head of Samsung's IT and mobile communication division.
The S4 Mini's release follows a pattern for the company of releasing variations of its top phones at different price points in order to target budget-conscious customers, though Samsung has not yet announced its price or launch date.
Equipped with a 1.7GHz dual core processor, the Mini also boasts an 8.0-megapixel rear-facing camera and 1.9-megapixel HD front-facing camera.
The full-sized S4, with its high-definition, five-inch screen, has become Samsung's fastest selling smartphone to date, shifting more than 10 million units globally within a month of its April 26 launch.
The world's top handset maker hopes the S4 will expand its presence in high-end markets in the United States and elsewhere, crowding out archrival Apple and its iconic iPhone.
Read more at: http://phys.org/news/2013-05-samsung-unveils-galaxy-s4-mini.html#jCp
The Galaxy S4 Mini has a scaled down 4.3-inch display and weighs in at 107 grams, making it easy to carry and operate with just one hand, the company said in a statement.
"We want to give people more choices with the Galaxy S4 mini—a similar look and feel to the Galaxy S4 but for more compact and practical usage," said J.K. Shin, head of Samsung's IT and mobile communication division.
The S4 Mini's release follows a pattern for the company of releasing variations of its top phones at different price points in order to target budget-conscious customers, though Samsung has not yet announced its price or launch date.
Equipped with a 1.7GHz dual core processor, the Mini also boasts an 8.0-megapixel rear-facing camera and 1.9-megapixel HD front-facing camera.
The full-sized S4, with its high-definition, five-inch screen, has become Samsung's fastest selling smartphone to date, shifting more than 10 million units globally within a month of its April 26 launch.
The world's top handset maker hopes the S4 will expand its presence in high-end markets in the United States and elsewhere, crowding out archrival Apple and its iconic iPhone.
Read more at: http://phys.org/news/2013-05-samsung-unveils-galaxy-s4-mini.html#jCp
Sunday, 23 June 2013
Sony Xperia S finally receiving Jelly Bean update
It took long enough, but it seems like the Sony Xperia S is finally
going to be able to enjoy Jelly Bean. Numerous deadlines have come and
gone without a Jelly Bean release, but Sony France has now confirmed on
Twitter that the 4.1.2 update is being slowly rolled-out to users. Sony
says that “many more builds will arrive next week,” so don’t worry too
much if you haven’t already received the update. When it’s time, 4.1.2
will be available via both the Sony PC companion and over-the-air.
Have any of you Xperia S users already received the update?
Source: Xperia Blog
Logitech Introduces the Harmony Ultimate Hub, Turning iPhone and Android Smartphones into Personal Universal Remotes
NEWARK, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) today announced the expansion of its universal remote control lineup with theLogitech® Harmony Ultimate Hub, an appcessory for consolidating all of your remote controls into one simple smartphone app, giving you personalized control of up to eight devices from anywhere in the house, using the smartphone you already own. The hub has previously been offered as part of the Logitech Harmony® Ultimate and Logitech Harmony® Smart Control products, and will be a standalone product for customers who prefer to control their digital experience with just a smartphone.
Logitech also announced that it plans to retain ownership of its
Harmony remote product line. The company has determined that retaining
ownership is in the best interest of its shareholders. The Harmony
product line has gained momentum following the April introduction of the
Harmony Ultimate product, which is available in major retail locations
including select Apple stores in the U.S., and has exceeded the
company’s expectations for customer connections.
Pricing and Availability
The Logitech Harmony Ultimate Hub is expected to be available in the
U.S. and Europe in August 2013, for a suggested retail price of $99.99
in the U.S. For more information, please visit www.logitech.com