Defeating Symbian, Android becomes Top OS

Android finally managed to beat the Symbian OS and become number one in the realm of mobile phone world. This was after in the fourth quarter of 2010, the invasion successfully defeating supply Android phones Symbian phones.

Based on the quoted Canalys data, on Tuesday (02/1/2011), Android phone shipments in the fourth quarter 2010 exceeded 32.9 million units. While Symbian handset only reached 31 million units.

Other data of Computer Weekly says Google's OS market share continues to increase from 8.7 percent in 2009 to 33 percent in 2010. An increase quite rapidly.

While Google's rise, Microsoft is decreasing its market share. Windows Mobile's market share dropped 20 percent, from 7.2 percent in the fourth quarter 2009 to 3.1 percent in the same period of 2010. New Platform Windows 7 Phone also expected to boost Microsoft's market share.

"2011 is the year where the competition becomes more stringent. The vendors this year many are using new technologies such as dual core processors, NFC, and 3D display to maintain its market share," said Chris Jones, Canalys vice president as

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Here are 10 Android 3.0 Honeycomb Latest Features

Google has just released the Android 3.0 SDK from the Honeycomb is intended for developers / programmers of software. Although not yet released to the public but with the SDK it can give an idea about the ability of a mobile OS that is optimized for this tablet.

Here are 10 new features in the OS with a blue bee picture this.

• There is a 3-dimensional graphics effect that can work smoothly even for applications with high graphics performance needs. 3D effects are also available for applications, wallpapers, and other graphics.
• The user interface (UI) Honeycomb redesigned specifically for the tablet with mememperhitungkan size larger screen than the previous Android OS smartphone designed for screen sizes up to 4 inches. Honeycomb also wearing face screen menu boards that are always visible at the bottom of the screen. This board contains notifications, system status, and navigation on the screen other than the clock face, dim mode, and others. Meanwhile, the display board at the top of the action will depend on the application.
• Multitasking is easier with a new application launcher run (recent apps). This tool is available at the bar that is always visible and easy to move antaraplikasi without the need to go into the menu.

• Virtual keyboard in a friendly and easy to use. The screen is more natural and mimic the look of bigger keyboard notebook / laptop and not like a cell phone keyboard.

• Copy / paste better with an additional menu option for text manipulation operations. Board menu at the top will provide various options such as cut, copy, copy to clipboard, share, paste, search the web, to local search.
  
• Improved connection including wifi and Bluetooth for tethering. Scanning over wifi be improved so that it can speed up the connection while the connection with the Bluetooth users can perform tether and share connections with other devices, including support to a simple device that has no user interface.
• Anonymous Web Browsing is also supported in the Honeycomb. Users can surf the web privately including incognito mode to do a search on the web secretly. In addition, the browser also changed from a multi-window to be tabulated by an open courtyard will be displayed on a board that is at the top of the screen. Bookmark sync option is also available thanks to a Google account for all activities.

• Applications that already exist will also continue to work well even though the applications available on Android Market is designed for smartphones that have a smaller screen size. Function key menu on the Android phone is now replaced by the Action menu bar. There is also an option for developers to create a layout for a larger screen and add it to the applications they have created.
• Organizing email easier to view two parts of the screen. It seemed to mimic the appearance of the iPad who work with impressive. Organizing made easy including the email synchronization feature.

• Widget akan lebih interaktif dengan fungsi yang lebih beragam dan tidak hanya pasif menunggu informasi dari penguna. Gerakan tangan dan jari juga bisa digunakan untuk menggulung layar secara 3D untuk menyusun konten termasuk operasi navigasi yang lebih menyenangkan.

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4 Products New Android Samsung: Ace Galaxy, Fit, Gio, and Mini Announced

Samsung has announced four new phones coming to the Galaxy family, mobile phones include Samsung Ace Galaxy, Galaxy Fit, Gio Galaxy, and Galaxy Mini. All this phone has a different design and has been adapted to the needs of each user. All of the new Android phone is expected to reach a wider market.

Samsung Galaxy Ace Specification

*Android 2.2 Froyo
*3.5-inch HVGA TFT display
*800MHz processor
*5-megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash
*Social Hub, TouchWiz interface, Swype; document viewer/editor
*Quad-band GSM, HSDPA, A-GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
*150 MB Internal Memory
*1350 mAh battery
*3.5 mm headset jack

Samsung Galaxy Fit Specification*Android 2.2 Froyo
*3.3-inch QVGA TFT display
*600MHz processor
*5-megapixel autofocus camera
*Social Hub, TouchWiz interface, Swype; document viewer
*Quad-band GSM, HSDPA, A-GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
*1350 mAh battery
*150 MB Internal Memory

Samsung Galaxy Gio Specification:
*Android 2.2 Froyo
*3.2-inch QVGA TFT display
*800MHz processor
*3-megapixel autofocus camera
*Social Hub, TouchWiz interface, Swype; document viewer
*Quad-band GSM, HSDPA, A-GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
*1350 mAh battery
*158 MB Internal Memory

Samsung Galaxy Mini Specification:
*Android 2.2 Froyo
*3.14-inch QVGA TFT display
*600MHz processor
*3-megapixel fixed-focus camera
*Social Hub, TouchWiz interface, Swype; document viewer
*Quad-band GSM, HSDPA, A-GPS, Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
*1350 mAh battery
*158 MB Internal Memory

All new mobile phone Galaxy will be on display at the event MWC 2011 in Barcelona on February 14 to 17. Information on pricing and launch date is still unknown for now

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iPad 2 will come with Dual-Core Processor 1.2 GHz?

Following previous rumors that mentions that the iPad next generation will be found out dual-core graphics card, this time it appears the rumors about the processor speed of the latest Apple tablet device that.

As information is quoted from Ubergizmo on Monday (31 / 1), although some time ago Apple has confirmed the type of processor and graphics card that will be used on the iPad next generation, but so far Apple has not provided information about the speed of processors that will use it.

Well, recently an analyst with Concord Securities, Ming-Chi Kuo trying to leak a little analysis done on the second generation of the iPad.

Which, Ming-Chi Kuo claims that later iPad 2 will be powered by Dual-Core processor ARM Cortex A9-speed 1.2 GHz. And it also will have a processor speed that is equivalent to a new Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and nVidia Tegra 2 3D.

Not only that, Ming-Chi Kuo also mentions that the later iPad 2 will be equipped with a PowerVR graphics card Dual-Core SGX543MP2, as well as 512MB of RAM.

What is clear, from all of the Ming-Chi Kuo explained that the performance will be presented iPad 2 definitely much better and bolder than previous generations of performance on the iPad.

If only the analysis results from the Ming-Chi Kuo was proven true, it means IPAD two really would be very seductive and fascinating of tablet devices output rivals

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Lenovo IdeaPad U260 -12.5-inch ultraportable notebook

Here goes netbook for the consumer segment. Included in the series U IdeaPad, Lenovo IdeaPad U260 presents. Portable notebook comes with 12.5-inch screen with 16:9 widescreen dimension in 12-inch form factor. It looks luxurious thanks to the metal magnesium-alloy cover, patterned leather palm rest and touchpad made of glass.

Designed for consumers with stylish, U260 Series highlight the luxurious details and the work of a decent touch. Inspired by the silhouette of the journal / book classic leather, U260 Series is very elegant with a U-shaped outline and frame made of magnesium-alloy on a chip with special design.

Display cover the exterior, put forward the design of one piece with the pattern without a break, thanks to technology, insert-injection molding Palm rest with the pattern of the skin is very soft to the touch so as to provide comfort and cushion for the palm of a user's hand and looks luxurious. Touchpad made of glass with a durable but soft touch matte exterior gives the right touch to the multitouch functionality such as pinch-to-zoom, photo browsing and web surfing.

U260 Series is available in mocha brown color for those looking for a different color PCs. Weighing less than three pounds (1:36 kg) and a thickness of about half an inch, U260 series features an ergonomic design, such as indentation, proportion and mechanical hinges are smooth for maximum comfort because it will be easily opened with one hand.

Users are also pleased to be a different feeling among the collection of 12.5-inch notebook in the world's first specially designed and equipped with an Intel Core I3 for an impressive performance and long battery life. With 2GB of DDR3 memory (up to 4GB), consumers can enjoy the perfect multimedia experience while surfing the web pages visited.

Additional features of the U260 Series includes industry-leading keyboard breathable, ambient light sensor (Ambient Light Sensors) helps protect the eyes of the user and automatically adjusts the display light power based on lighting conditions.

Lenovo's Active Protection System to act as an air bag for the hard drive to protect data stored in the notebook if the notebook falls or being thrown. For entertainment and multimedia enthusiasts will like the speaker Dolby Advanced Audio surround sound, HDMI output for high definition streaming to HDTV and an integrated web camera for Skype and video calls.

Lenovo IdeaPad U260 Series is equipped with a Genuine Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium and Lenovo Enhanced Experience for Windows 7, the unique certification from Lenovo that presents the boot-up and shutdown are fast, multimedia and system maintenance tool that is easy.

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Sony - Official Reveals Successor PlayStation Portable

The latest generation PlayStation Portable (PSP) has long talked about, but now Sony has dared to show off the product. Starting from the form, features, until the specification was released a full game console.

The features brought by this second-generation PSP is not different from previously circulating rumors. For example, OLED screen with higher resolution than the PSP or even a more powerful specification.

Another thing is the six axis tilt-sensitive controls, dual analog sticks, cameras front and back, and a touch panel as the new navigation.

Sony claims that this portable console has a graphic quality equal to the PlayStation 3. It was previously also been expressed by Hideo Kojima, one of the important figures in the video game industry.

There has been no official name for the new gaming console, but Sony prefers to call the code Next Generation Portable (NGP). Here is the spec details.

    * CPU: ARM ® Cortex ™-A9 core (4 cores)
    * GPU: SGX543MP4 +
    * Size: 182.0 x 18.6 x 83.5mm (width x height x depth)
    * Touch pad: Multi touch pad (capacitive)
    * Camera: Front and Rear
    * Sound: Built-in stereo speakers and microphone
    * Sensors: Six-axis motion sensing system (three-axis gyroscope, three-axis accelerometer), Three-axis electronic compass
    * Location: Built-in GPS, Wi-Fi location service support
    * Keys / Switches: PS button, Power button, Directional buttons (Up / Down / Right / Left), Action buttons (Triangle, Circle, Cross, Square), Shoulder buttons (Right / Left), Right stick, Left stick, START button, SELECT button, Volume buttons
    * Wireless connection: 3G, IEEE 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth ® 2.1 + EDR (A2DP/AVRCP/HSP)


At the time of launch there will be some games that would accompany it as, Uncharted Killzone, Wipeout, Resistance, LittleBigPlanet, Hustle Kings, and Hot Shots Golf

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Specifications BlackBerry Monaco, Montana, Sedona, and Malibu

Latest BlackBerry that reportedly will have a famous name BlackBerry Monaco, Montana, Sedona, and Malibu mentioned will become a mainstay of Research In Motion (RIM) in 2011. Like what about the technical specifications of the fourth gadget?

Indeed, in addition to Monaco, Montana, Sedona and Malibu, RIM's business roadmap for 2011 which was also leaked the name of the BlackBerry Curve 9330 and BlackBerry Playbook.

But the specifications for the Playbook seems to have too often been disclosed to the public. Because, RIM are no longer shy to fling it on various occasions. Just waiting time on the game just got released to the market this product.

Well, stay 4 other products that are still mysterious, the Monaco, Montana, Sedona, and Malibu. Quite interesting to listen to leaked technical specs of this product which fourth quoted from CrackBerry, Monday (31/01/2011):


BlackBerry Monaco

Dimensions: 120x62x11, 5 mm
Processor: 1.2 GHz Qualcomm
Display: 3.7 inch, 800x480 resolution, 15.9 aspect ratio
Camera: 5 megapixels, flash, and HD video recording
Navigation: capacitive touch screen navigation keys + Blackberry + optical navigation module
Memory: 4GB storage + 768 MB RAM + up to 32 GB SD card
Wi-Fi/GPS: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n + GPS + Bluetooth mobile hotspot 2.1.EDR
Connectivity: Micro USB + Bluetooth
Sensors: Magnetometer - Accelerometer - Proximity
Software: Enhanced BlackBerr SW v6.1, BlackBerry Evolution 6, Open GL ES 2.0
Target released to the market: July - August 2011


BlackBerry Montana

This product is said to be one of the most sleek BlackBerry
Dimensions: 115x66x10, 5 mm
Processor: 1.2 GHz Qualcomm
Display: 2.8 diagonal - 640 x 480 VGA resolution - 287 dpi
Camera: 5 megapixels, flash, IS, and 720 p HD recording
Navigation: Capacitive touch - optical trackpad
Keypad: Wide qwerty, physical send, end, esc, menu right side convenience keys, volume control
Memory: 8GB - 768 MB of RAM - up to 32 GB SD card
Wi-Fi: 2.4 GHz b / g / n - 5 GHz a / n - mobile hotspot
Connectivity: Micro USB - Bluetooth - NFC
Sensors: Magnetometer, Accelerometer, Proximity
Estimates released in August 2011


BlackBerry Sedona

Processor: Qualcomm MSM 8655 800 GHz
Display HVGA Display, 480x360 display, 246 dpi
Navigation: Trackpad + Navigation Keys + Narrow qwerty
Camera: 5 megapixels
Memory: 512 MB + 512 MB RAM + up to 32 GB SD card
Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 802.11 b / g / n
GPS: Autonomous & A-GPS
Software: BlackBerry v6.1 Lite
NFC Connectivity - Micro USB - Bluetooth
Prediction launch August-September 2011


BlackBerry Malibu

BlackBerry Curve series first to use touch screen
Processor: Qualcomm MSM 8655 800 GHz CPU
Display: 3.25 inch, 480 x 360 HVGA
Navigation: Trackpad and Navigation keys
Keypad: Virtual qwerty
Camera: 5 megapixels with HD video recording
Memory: 1 GB Flash + 512 MB RAM, SD slot Micro Hot Swap
Wi_Fi: 802.11 b / g / n
GPS: Autonomous & A-GPS
Connectivity: NFC - Micro USB - Bluetooth 2.1
Sensor: Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer
Target released late 2010 or early 2011

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