Samsung's Galaxy Tab red flag for Intel

No. 2 chipmaker Samsung is showing Intel how to succeed in the brave new world of tablets and smartphones.

While Intel is the largest chipmaker in the world, Samsung is No. 2. And, unlike Intel, it also has a large and successful affiliated consumer arm that churns out products like the Samsung Galaxy Tab. Not surprisingly, many of those products use Samsung silicon too.
That's a vertically integrated strategy that Intel can't match. And that's not all. Samsung also supplies chips to outside customers (Intel's business model) like Apple which use its chips in outrageously popular products like the iPhone and iPad.
The scary part is that the Samsung Galaxy Tab is a solid product and worthy competitor to the iPad, even besting it with features like front and back cameras--a feature you won't see until the iPad 2, most likely. (I test drove the Android-based 7-inch Galaxy Tab for about 30 minutes and was very impressed).
That puts Samsung in two of the leading tablet designs on the market--one its own product.
Before I go too far, let me back off a bit by saying that Intel's dominance in the hundred-billion-dollar-plus annual PC market has given it an almost unassailable lead in chips. Intel is also the leading chip supplier for the tens of millions of servers worldwide that power the Internet. The latter a nontrivial point often obscured by the glare of glitzy end-user products like the iPad (which uses Intel-powered servers when accessing Web sites worldwide).
That said, Intel is obviously racing to play catch-up in tablets and smartphones, two of the fastest-growing computing markets. The chipmaker has formed a new business unit for Netbooks and tablets and CEO Paul Otellini spent a lot of time at a technology conference today explaining how it's going to eventually be competitive.
"It's important to keep a perspective in the early days of any market. Things change. Markets change," Otellini said today. "It wasn't too long ago--2003--where virtually all of the silicon in a storage system was custom. It's grown dramatically over the intervening seven years to where we now are the predominate architecture for storage vendors," he said, implying that Intel will could eventually become a big player in tablets and smartphones.

iPad 2 to start shipping as early as Feb

Apple Inc's next iPad tablet will start shipping as early as the end of February from electronics maker Foxconn Electronics' factories in China, DigiTimes reported on Tuesday.

The report, citing unnamed sources from Taiwan-based components makers, said Apple originally planned to start mass production of the new device, known as iPad 2, in January.

Those plans were postponed since the device's firmware, or set of software instructions that are programmed into the device's hardware, was still being tested, according to the report.

The iPad 2 will mainly be supplied by plants in Shenzhen belonging to Foxconn, the parent company of Hon Hai, DigiTimes reported. An initial shipment of 400,000 to 600,000 units are expected.

An Apple spokesman declined to comment.

Apple sold 4.19 million iPads in the fiscal fourth quarter. That was lower than markets expected, but analysts expect sales to ramp up this holiday season as Apple resolves supply glitches.

Google Opens Online Bookstore

Google Inc. launched Google eBooks, its long-anticipated digital bookselling enterprise, on Monday
The venture, now rolling out across the Web with hundreds of thousands of popular titles for sale and millions more free, will compete for a slice of the digital books business, which is valued at close to $1 billion and is expected to grow in the coming years.
Google eBooks, formerly called Google Editions, represents another opportunity for the Web giant to go toe-to-toe with two of its powerful rivals, Apple Inc. and Amazon.com Inc., and to open up a new stream of revenue outside of online advertising.

"Publishers want more competition in the marketplace, and we already have a big investment," said Tom Turvey, a director of strategic partnerships at Google. "We're trying to extend the value of content that exists in the world by enabling people to find it and buy it.Journal Community.Customers will be able to store their Google-purchased titles online on their own bookshelf accessible via their Google account. They will be able to start reading e-books on one device or computer and switch midway through the book to other devices without losing their spot, Google engineers said.

Pricing is similar to other major e-books vendors, with new releases from publishers operating under the so-called "agency pricing model," in which publishers set the consumer prices, generally priced under $20. Google eBooks will set its own prices for books sold by publishers under the traditional wholesale model.

Earlier: Google E-Book Venture Set to Launch
The new service is an extension of Google Books, a book-search site linked to the company's main Web search engine. Launched in 2004, it displays full copies or previews of millions of books and points consumers to places where they could be purchased, including Amazon.com. Now Google will sell books directly through an online store and allow others, including independent bookstores, to sell Google eBooks on their own sites and get a share of the revenue. Mr. Turvey said the company will not require other sellers to give Google their customers' financial information or email addresses. "We're not interested in pursuing the customers of booksellers," he said.
Mr. Turvey said that all of the country's major publishers are participating in Google eBooks, which means the Google e-book store will have a full complement of competitively priced best-sellers. It will also contain a wide array of scholarly, scientific and professional titles that may not be available elsewhere, making it "the largest e-book store on the planet," said Scott Dougall, a Google product management director. Google eBooks will become available outside the U.S. starting in the first quarter of 2011.
Among the major publishers that have signed up is Bertelsmann AG's Random House Inc., which is selling its books to Google at a wholesale price and allowing Google to set the consumer price. Random House is the only major publisher that has declined to adopt the so-called "agency pricing model," under which publishers set the consume price, and hasn't signed an agreement in the U.S. to sell its books directly on Apple's iBookstore.
"The Google e-book store will enable us to increase the readership and the revenue for our authors, and that's what we're here for," said Stuart Applebaum, a spokesman for Random House. Mr. Applebaum noted that Random House's relationship with Apple remains unchanged.
Mr. Turvey said that he expects many members of the American Booksellers Association to eventually use Google eBooks to sell digital titles to their customers, as well as other retailers not affiliated with the ABA. In addition, he said that bloggers and others who wish to direct their visitors to Google's digital titles could earn a commission through an affiliate program. He declined to say how much affiliate sellers will receive, except to say that the rates will "be competitive."
Mr. Turvey noted that some retailers will likely begin exploring the option of selling a bundle that combines a physical book with a digital edition. Some publishers fear that bundling could help drive down e-book prices, but it's likely that there will be a wide variety of experimentation in this area.

Google to release new smartphone with "Android" software

Google Inc. unveiled a new smartphone, developed with Samsung Electronics Co., along with a new version of its Android software as the Internet giant continues an assault on Apple Inc.'s iPhone.
The move follows Google's short-lived effort to market a handset called the Nexus One, which was released in January and discontinued in the summer.
The new model, the Nexus S, will be introduced in the U.S. in mid-December and sold exclusively at Best Buy Co. retail stores and on Best Buy's website. It will cost $199 with a two-year T-Mobile USA contract, and be sold for $529 without a service contract.
Google is shifting strategies it used with the Nexus One, which was only sold directly to consumers through a Google Web store in a bid to side-step the traditional model of sales through carriers.
Some executives at wireless carriers said the Nexus One didn't sell well and Google closed its Web store a few months ago.
Google Vice President Andy Rubin, who leads the Android team, has said more than 100,000 Nexus One units were sold in three months and that it inspired other handset makers to build other Android devices that have sold well.

The Nexus S will feature front- and rear-facing cameras so users can make video calls, similar to the iPhone. It also includes technology that could help people make payments with their devices when they're on the go.
Google, in a blog post, said the new Android software that will power the Nexus S, known as Gingerbread, includes support for so-called near field communications technology. Such technology can enable third-party developers to create mobile payment applications so users could use their phones as digital wallets.
The company also said the Nexus S is the first smartphone to feature a four-inch contoured display, designed to better fit the palm of the hand and the side of user's face.
Google licenses the Android software free to hardware makers such as Samsung. The company won't make any money from direct sales of the Nexus S, a Google spokesman said.
But the Nexus S, which joins dozens of other Android devices made by numerous manufacturers, could help boost awareness and demand for Android-powered phones, while spurring other companies to develop new handsets that exploit the software, said Charles Golvin, a mobile analyst at Forrester Research.
"If all the innovation is left to the folks who make the networks or devices, we don't get a whole lot of innovation," he said.
Android is designed to ensure that Google's Internet search, maps and other services will be a mainstay on mobile devices. The company sells ads alongside its Internet search results and helps place ads within mobile-device applications such as game. Two months ago Google executives said the company was on track to generate $1 billion annually in mobile-related revenue.
Android, the No. 3 mobile operating system in the U.S. as of October, is quickly gaining on Apple and Research In Motion Ltd., maker of the BlackBerry, according to research firm comScore Inc.
Very few phones are sold in the U.S. without contracts. But those who buy the Nexus S without a service contract can insert SIM cards from carriers that operate on the so-called GSM network, including AT&T Inc. and T-Mobile USA, a unit of Deutsche Telekom AG.
The phone won't work with carriers that use a different cellular technology, including Verizon Wireless and Sprint Nextel Corp. A Google spokesman wouldn't comment on whether other carriers are considering offering the phone with a contract.
The Nexus phone will be marketed to consumers as "the new Android phone from Google" and Samsung will handle customer support, according to the Google spokesman. Samsung also makes the Galaxy Tab, a rival to Apple's iPad tablet.

Motorola To Break into Two Parts in January

Motorola's breakup will be final in January. The company is is splitting its consumer-oriented side, which makes cell phones and cable set-top boxes, from the side that sells police radios and barcode scanners to government and corporate customers. The breakup is motivated by the desire to present two simple stories to investors.
Motorola Inc. will split into two companies effective Jan. 4, finalizing the breakup of one of the founders of the U.S. electronics industry.
Motorola is splitting its consumer-oriented side, which makes cell phones and cable set-top boxes, from the side that sells police radios and barcode scanners to government and corporate customers.

Shareholders of record on Dec. 21 will receive shares in both the consumer business , Motorola Mobility, and the professional business, Motorola Solutions.

The breakup is motivated by the desire to present two simple stories to investors, rather than one complicated one.

Motorola set the breakup plan in motion in 2008 after prodding from activist investor Carl Icahn. The goal was to complete the separation by 2009, but the economic downturn and the continuing collapse of Motorola's phone sales prompted it to postpone the plan. Motorola announced the new date Tuesday.

One big piece of Motorola won't make it to separation: The company is selling a division that makes network  equipment for cell phone companies to Nokia Siemens Networks, a Finnish-German joint venture. The deal is expected to close before the end of the year.

Motorola's phone division has continued to shrink, but cost-cutting and a focus on smart phones such as the Droid X allowed it to post an operating profit for the July-to-September quarter. It was the first profitable quarter in three years.

Once the second-largest phone maker in the world, Motorola is now the seventh-largest and sells fewer phones than either Apple Inc. or Research In Motion Ltd., the maker of the BlackBerry.

On Jan. 4, shareholders will receive one share  of Motorola Mobility for every eight shares of Motorola Inc. Motorola Inc. share will then go through a 1-for-7 reverse stock split, as the company renames itself Motorola Solutions. Both stocks will trade on the New York Stock Exchange.

Samsung Galaxy Tab Available from Sprint Beginning Next month

Speck has been making cases for all kinds of devices including Laptops, Smartphones, Tablets, iPhones, Macbooks, GPS, iPod, Kindle etc. The company founded in 2001  believes in giving protection to the devices without being mundane or boring and hence brings in a lot of ‘personality’ to the design of its cases for various devices.

Speck has announced new cases for Samsung Galaxy Tab and Samsung Galaxy S. Available in Tartan Plaid White and Triplestroke Concrete, Speck’s road-tested fitted case for Samsung Galaxy Tab has a fabric-wrapped exterior and a raised front bezel design protecting the Tab touchscreen. The Candyshell case available in Moonsicle White, Nighshade Purple and Batwing Black has a rubbery-soft interior with a tough plastic shell for protection against scratches. 

Features

Get Everything You Want–To Go
The Samsung Galaxy Tab™ brings you the media you want and keeps you connected with anyone, anytime. Compact and light, you can keep in touch with people and content through 3G connectivity, Wi-Fi® 802.11 b/g/n or Bluetooth® Wireless Technology 3.0. With a battery life of up to 13 hours* and a crisp TFT-LCD display, you’re free to communicate, update, and enjoy.
*Please Note: Usage times will vary depending on phone usage patterns and conditions. Battery power consumption depends on factors such as network configuration, signal strength, operating temperature, features selected, vibrate mode, backlight settings, browser use, frequency of calls and voice, data and other application usage patterns.
Only 13.58 Ounces
The Samsung Galaxy Tab is a 13.58-ounce, 7-inch tablet that slips easily into a pocket or bag. A virtual QWERTY keyboard and SWYPE™ technology makes e-mail and texting on the go easy–you can type on the Tab either by using both thumbs or by using SWYPE input technology.
Android® 2.2 Platform
Galaxy Tab features Froyo, Google’s Android™ 2.2 platform, bringing you great performance and speed for browsing Adobe® Flash® Player compatible websites. Fully integrated with services like Google Maps™ and YouTube™ you can search, view, and easily download any of the tens of thousands of cool apps available on Android Market™.
Integrated Social Networking
The Samsung Galaxy Tab allows you to easily access Facebook®, MySpace™ and Twitter™ so that you can stay connected to friends and family.
Watch Movies and TV Shows on Media Hub
Samsung’s new Media Hub app brings your favorite entertainment to the Galaxy Tab. The app is preloaded for instant access to a broad selection of movies and TV shows that start playing while they download.
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Amazon Kindle™ e-Reader and ThinkFree Office™
Bury yourself in all of your favorite books, magazine and newspapers with just a touch of the screen with the pre-loaded Amazon Kindle™ e-Reader. Access all of your important documents as well as create new ones via ThinkFree Office™, which is compatible with Microsoft® Office applications like Word, Excel® and PowerPoint® as well as Adobe® pdf viewing.
Two Cameras, One Device
The Tab makes creating and sharing images and video fast and portable with its two cameras. The rear-facing 3-megapixel camera with flash captures images and video that can be edited and shared. With its front-facing camera, you can easily stay in touch and video-chat for either business or pleasure. Pre-loaded with Qik, users can video-chat and seamlessly talk with other people over a Wi-Fi connection.
Adobe® Flash® Player Compatible for Games and the Web
Armed with the latest Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1, The Samsung Galaxy Tab supports fast and seamless viewing of any web page, and provides enhanced video and game experience. Experience the ultimate full HTML internet viewing experience with Adobe® Flash® for watching videos and animations on the incredible 7" LCD display.

Computer-shy CPI-M now logs on to Facebook

Their party was once vehemently against the introduction of computers and modern technology in India as it would mean loss of jobs for the proletariat, but West Bengal's ruling Marxist leaders are now swearing by the revolutionary reach of social networking sites like Facebook.

With the state gearing up for assembly polls next year, the Communist Party of India-Marxist (CPI-M) is eager to reach out to as many people as possible, particularly the younger generation.'It is a social networking site. I use it to remain in touch with my friends and comrades. It's true that I may be tagged in someone else's album. It is true to an extent that it is being used as a means of propaganda and communication,' admitted Students' Federation of India (SFI) state secretary Kaustav Chatterjee, one of the young faces of the party. SFI is the student wing of the CPI-M.

Front-ranking party leaders like Sujan Chakraborty, Moinul Hassan, Samik Lahiri, Manab Mukherjee and state Industry Minister Nirupam Sen are regular visitors on Facebook.The site is not only being used to reach out to the young generation but also to serve as a podium of propaganda against archrival Trinamool Congress and its chief Mamata Banerjee.

The wall of Manab Mukherjee's Facebook account, for example, includes articles related to the alleged Maoist-Trinamool violence against CPI-M workers, and a picture of Mamata Banerjee chatting with the pro-Maoist tribal body People's Committee Against Police Atrocities (PCAPA) convenor Chhatradhar Mahato.
In the late 1980s and early 90s, the CPI-M was burning with ideological fury against computers, saying it was a bourgeoisie conspiracy to take away jobs from the hapless proletariat.

But the party, which has ruled Bengal since 1977 and was famously derided for being 'on the wrong side of history', has taken a remarkable U-turn. The CPI-M now showcases the information technology sector as a success story in its industrialisation efforts.With the CPI-M-led ruling Left Front going through tough times following a series of electoral debacles recently, the communists are leaving no stone unturned to rebuild their dwindling support base. Even if it means camping on digital highways.

However, leaders maintain that joining Facebook is their personal decision and there was no party diktat. 'It's not a party decision, it's my individual decision to join Facebook. I am using it as an effective tool of two-way communication where the young generation can reach out to me and I can also reach out to them,' state Tourism Minister Manab Mukherjee said, taking pride in his friend list of 104.'I do have a Facebook account, but frankly speaking I don't have much time to visit the site. I do it for personal reasons. But I think if we can use Facebook as an effective communication tool, then it will be really helpful,' CPI-M state committee member Sujan Chakraborty told IANS.

State committee member and former Lok Sabha member Samik Lahiri said he used his Facebook account primarily to stay in touch with friends, but sometimes people ask questions regarding current issues.Kaustav Chatterjee agreed that Facebook is partially used for political campaigns, but claimed his party had never opposed computers per se.'But it is not true that we were against computers. At that time we had said we are not against computers, but automation should not trigger a layoff,' said Chatterjee, whose profile album has pictures of the slain comrades of the CPI-M.

Analysts say CPI-M leaders joining social networking sites was a welcome development, but it was too late.'It's good they have now realised that computers are not our enemy. If you see the current situation, the CPI-M boasts of the IT sector, which is based on computers. But I don't feel they'll be able to attract the young generation by joining social networking sites,' noted economist Dipankar Dasgupta told IANS.'The younger generation has seen the CPI-M from its birth and the anti-incumbency factor is highest among the group. So the Marxists will not reap dividends by canvassing through sites like Facebook. Actually, it's too late for the CPI-M,' political scientist Sabyasachi Basu Ray Chaudhury told IANS.

Apple''s iPhone sales range has outdone BlackBerry

Apple's iPhone range has outdone BlackBerry, as one of the world's biggest mobile phone companies, new figures have suggested.

Apple shipped 14.1 million handsets during the most recent financial quarter, up 91 per cent on the same quarter last year, according to analysts at Strategy Analytics.

Bumper sales of Apple's flagship iPhone 4 has seen the company outperform Research in Motion, the Canadian company that makes the BlackBerry range of smartphone devices, reports the Telegraph.

RIM shipped 12.4 million units during that period, an increase of 46 per cent on the same quarter last year.

The reversal of fortunes has prompted some industry experts to question whether the popularity of the BlackBerry could be on the wane, as other devices match the mobile emailer for efficiency and usability.

A total of 327 million mobile phones were shipped worldwide during the third financial quarter of this year, up from 291 million on the same period last year.

Strategy Analytics said that growth had been less than expected and slightly down on the first six months of the year, but blamed this on component shortages and ongoing economic volatility, which "slightly constrained volumes".

Strategy Analytics said this figure represented just a two per cent annual growth on the same figure last year, but was the ninth consecutive quarter in which the troubled Finnish company had grown volumes above the market average.

Samsung promotes chairman's son Lee As president, shares hit record

The son of Samsung Electronics Co.'s chairman has been promoted to president in a reorganization of top management posts at the conglomerate the giant technology company anchors.

Lee Jae-yong, 42, who is being elevated from executive vice president at Samsung Electronics, would retain his chief operating officer title, Samsung Group said in a statement Friday. Samsung Electronics is a major force in the global electronics industry, where it holds the top spots in memory chips and flat screen televisions and ranks No.

2 in mobile phones behind Finland's Nokia Corp. The company is also the flagship corporation of the Samsung Group conglomerate, which consists of dozens of other businesses including shipbuilding, construction, leisure and finance.

Samsung Electronics Chairman Lee Kun-hee's father founded the Samsung Group in 1938. The move to promote Lee Jae-yong, who also goes by Jay Y. Lee, was widely expected after Lee Kun-hee, 68, said last month that his son was set to move up the ranks.

Investors appeared to welcome the news, sending shares in Samsung Electronics 3.3 percent higher in late morning trading to a record 887,000 won ($775). The announcement came about 30 minutes after trading started Friday.

Samsung Electronics has at least 10 executives with the title of president, according to the group. Lee Jae-yong's promotion, however, has been closely watched given that he is a member of the conglomerate's founding family and widely expected to eventually to succeed his father.

The promotion of Lee and other executives was an "organizational realignment to better prepare for the future in the rapidly changing business environment of the 21st century," the statement said. Lee Jae-yong "is expected to continue to strengthen the competitiveness of Samsung's strategic businesses and to lay the foundation for Samsung's future new growth businesses," the statement said.

Lee Jae-yong, who has previously served as chief customer officer and vice president for strategic planning, graduated from South Korea's elite Seoul National University with a degree in East Asian history and has an MBA from Japan's Keio University. His father is a graduate of Japan's Waseda University.

Google to put digital books on Android

Google Editions
Smartphones as eReaders are effectively changing the way we consume media, educate ourselves and build up our personal knowledge base. Google’s (GOOG) been animate about transferring as much printed content to the digital realm for a decade now, and the Android is helping to take things to a new level. Google Editions is an upcoming browser-based, digital bookstore, perfect for large screen Android phones and tablets. Similar to other eReader libraries and stores, you’ll have a central account for accessing purchases and downloads, with outlets on your PC, MacBook, and Android devices. Google Editions is expected to launch in the coming weeks.

App ratings go live
Ratings are becoming a big part of mobile apps, as they grow too numerous to track on an individual scale. Google’s answer to Apple’s (AAPL) stricter app policies is a self-imposed ratings system, marking apps for mature, teen and wider audiences. Announced last week, the new ratings system went live for developers yesterday, ushering in a compromise that really puts the pressure on Apple to streamline its app regulations.

Music apps sync the beat
An industry already familiar with audience ratings is music, which is picking up steam on the Android Market lately. A series of releases, and even a price hike for Grooveshark’s VIP service, indicates significant growth in this area. Winamp has updated its Android and desktop apps to support wireless syncing, while doubleTwist’s new AirSync feature offers a similar function.

iPhone, Android neck-and-neck as ‘most desired’ smartphone in U.S.A

Looks like the days of RIM ruling the U.S. smartphone roost are drawing to a close: A new survey finds that the iPhone has pulled even with BlackBerry among current smartphone owners. When it comes to which smartphone OS is the "most desirable," though, it's iPhone vs. Android, not iPhone vs. BlackBerry.
Just a couple of months ago, the researchers at Nielsen found that BlackBerry was still the U.S. smartphone king with 31 percent of the market; the iPhone was nipping at RIM's heels with 28 percent and Android was in third place — with a bullet — at 19 percent.
But the iPhone platform managed to snap a 27.9 percent share in Nielsen's latest survey, compared with BlackBerry's 27.4 percent share.

Android continues to gain ground. Its smartphone market share climbed to 22.7 percent — up a couple of points from Nielsen's figures in August, and up an eye-popping 14 percentage points since January. Rounding out the list is Windows Mobile at 14 percent (a figure that doesn't include Windows Phone 7 devices, which had yet to be released at the time of the latest Nielsen survey), the Symbian OS (think Nokia) at 3.4 percent, Linux at 3.3 percent, and Palm with a slender 1.3 percent.Beyond taking a reading on how the major smartphone platforms are faring with current users, Nielsen also asked handheld owners a second question: Which smartphone OS is at the top of your wish list?

The overall winner of "most desired OS" among "likely" smartphone upgraders — by a whisker — was the iPhone, with 30 percent of the vote. Android had 28 percent, BlackBerry 13 percent (bad news for RIM), Windows Mobile 6 percent, "other" 4 percent, and "not sure" a healthy 19 percent.Narrow the range of answers to just smartphone owners, though, and the results change, with the iPhone getting bumped up to 38 percent, while Android held steady at 28 percent. The BlackBerry OS got a 2-point boost among current smartphone users, to 15 percent.

On the other hand, it turns out most "feature phone" (i.e., non-smartphone) owners would prefer trading up to an Android phone, with 28 percent of feature-phone users saying they'd like to go the Android way, versus 25 percent for the iPhone and 25 percent for "not sure."Filter the results by age, and we find that the younger you get, the more you want an iPhone or an Android handset, with 35.9 percent and 32 percent of those ages 18 to 25 wanting an iPhone or an Android device, respectively. Those figures steadily shrink with age, and by the time we get to those 55 or older, only 26.4 percent "most desire" an iPhone, or 20.3 percent for Android.

The most popular smartphone OS choice for those 55 and up is "not sure" at 27.8 percent, versus just 12.2 percent for those between 18 and 24.There's also a gender divide when it comes to the "most desired" smartphone OS: Women prefer the iPhone (30.9 percent) to Android (22.8 percent), whereas more men are pining for an Android device (32.6 percent) than an iPhone (28.6 percent).

So, which smartphone do you own right now — and which smartphone OS do you most wish you were using?

Verizon to launch 4G data network, USB modems on December 5th

Verizon Wireless has finally coughed up some details about its upcoming, long-anticipated 4G network, with the carrier naming the first 38 cities — from New York and Miami to San Francisco and Los Angeles — to get speedy LTE coverage, starting Sunday.
A total of 110 million North American users — or a third of the U.S. — will be bathed in Verizon 4G coverage when the network goes live December 5, with Verizon execs promising that it will expand its 4G footprint to encompass its current, much larger 3G coverage area by 2013.
Expect data speeds up to 10 times faster than on Verizon's current 3G network, CTO Tony Melone promised during a conference call Wednesday. Downlink speeds between 5 and 12MBps should be "the norm," along with upload speeds in the 2-5MBps range, and latency rates that are about half as long as those on Verizon's existing 3G network, Melone said.
Among the cities on the list: Baltimore, Boston, Chicago, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Dallas, Las Vegas,  Los Angeles, Miami, Nashville, New Orleans, New York, Philadelphia, the San Francisco Bay Area, Phoenix,  Seattle, and Washington, D.C. (You can check out a map of the entire list of cities right here.)
Verizon also has a pair of new, 4G-ready USB modems ready to go: the LG VL600 and the Pantech UML290. Both will cost $99 after a $50 rebate and with two-year contracts, with the LG modem available on launch day, while the Pantech device will arrive "very soon" afterward.
And what about other modems, or the first 4G LTE smartphones and tablets? We'll have to wait a little longer for those, according to Verizon's Melone, who added that more devices — including smartphones, hopefully — will be revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show in January and launched by the middle of next year. (No mention was made of a 4G iPhone, incidentally.)
So, what are we talking in terms of 4G data plans? At launch, expect a pair of options: a $50-a-month plan capped at 5GB of data (which is $10/month cheaper than Verizon's equivalent 3G broadband plan), or $80 a month for 10GB, with both plans including an overage fee of $10 per extra GB.
Verizon 4G users will be able to check their data use with Verizon's desktop modem client, and they can also get text alerts warning them when they've used 50 percent, 75 percent, 90 percent, and finally 100 percent of their monthly data allotments.
Verizon will be the latest of the big U.S. wireless carriers to go the 4G way with its data network. Sprint already has about 68 cities covered with its own 4G network, which is based on WiMax technology rather than the LTE standard.
Meanwhile, T-Mobile has 80 major U.S. markets covered by HSPA+, an enhancement to 3G technology that the carrier has gone ahead and labeled as 4G. AT&T also has a large HSPA+ network, and it's planning on launching its own LTE-based network next year.
Of course, what constitutes a "true" 4G network is a matter of debate. The International Telecommunications Union has stated that nothing less than 100Mbps download speeds for mobile devices would be required for any network to claim the 4G moniker. That means that none of the big four U.S. carriers actually has a 4G network yet — or at least, not in the eyes of the ITU.
No matter, though, says Verizon's Melone, who calls the carrier's new "4G" network a "real, generational step up," adding that "whether we call it 4G or something else is irrelevant." Well, OK then.
So, will you be signing up for Verizon's new 4G LTE network come Sunday, or are you going with another network — or will you simply wait until 4G coverage is available in more cities?
Correction: The headline for this post originally read that Verizon's 4G network would go live on Dec. 8; in fact, it's set to launch Sunday, Dec. 5. Apologies for the goof.

Now iPad has real Xmas rival in "Galaxy tablet"

Millions of people around the world will be glued to their iPad or other tablet computer instead of watching yet another re-run of a movie on TV.
Samsung Electronics says it has sold over 700,000 of its Galaxy Tab device in the six weeks since its launch and believes at least a million will be in people's hands by the end of the year.
But that's still miles behind the iPad, which only went on sale in South Korea -- Samsung's home turf -- for the first time on Tuesday.
Apple has sold more than eight million of the gadgets since it went on sale in April but could have sold more, experts say, were it not for problems making enough to meet demand.
Sony, BlackBerry maker Research In Motion (RIM), Toshiba, Hewlett-Packard, Motorola, Dell, Asus, Acer -- most of the big global brand names in the technology sector have a tablet computer on the market or in the pipeline.
Technology research firm Gartner last month said sales of tablet computers are expected to soar from nearly 20 million units this year to 55 million next year and over 208 million in 2014.
The Galaxy Tab has a seven-inch (18-centimetre) touch screen -- significantly smaller than the iPad's nearly 10-inch display. But Samsung says it will introduce "new tablets of different sizes in the near future".
Apple's first generation iPad does not have a camera, does not function as a phone and the company does not allow the Flash video standard on the gadget.
These are all big advantages for Samsung, the company says.
"The Tab sets itself apart from other similar smart media devices by featuring optimal portability, Flash support, dual cameras and phone-call functions," Samsung Electronics spokesman Nam Ki-yung told AFP
"Owning a Tab is like having your personal library, entertainment system, office workstation and e-learning resources rolled into one device -- that snugly fits into your pocket."
While Apple has its own App store where iPad owners can buy software and games to run on its array of gadgets, Samsung and most other tablets run on Google's Android, with apps available from the Android Market store.
Sales in tablet computers should see exponential growth in the next 12 months, analysts say.
"Tablets are basically new creatures," Young Park, a tech analyst for South Korea's Woori Investment and Securities, told AFP.
"So this is a brand new market which is set to grow substantially. It will be interesting to watch how the market evolves over the next year or so.
"As more and more tablet devices come onto the market, that will inevitably eat into Apple's lead."
Sales of tablet computers, Hong Kong-based Young believes, will remain steady during the run up to Christmas but will not increase significantly.
"A tablet computer such as Apple's iPad or the Samsung Galaxy Tab is hard to give as a Christmas gift," Young said.
"The main problem is most of them require a subscription with a network and you have to sign a 12 or even 24 month contract. That makes it difficult to give as a surprise. Plus, they're not cheap."
The cheapest iPad costs 499 dollars in the US while the top model is priced at 829 dollars. Samsung's Galaxy Tab costs around 600 dollars, when bought without a subscription to a network.

Kaspersky Support Scuderia Ferrari F1

Kaspersky Lab which is known as a developer of security solutions announced plans to partner with the Scuderia Ferrari Formula One team in 2011 and 2012. At the end of the season, F1 Grand Prix 2010 in Abu Dhabi, Kaspersky Lab will officially announce the sponsorship of the world famous racing team for two years.

In addition to determining the final standings of the F1 World Championship 2010, the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is also a chance for Kaspersky Lab to announce plans high-level partnership agreement with Scuderia Ferrari.

Kaspersky Lab enter the world of motor racing at the beginning of this year when he signed sponsorship agreements with the AF Corse Ferrari racing team at Le Mans Series Championship. After a good start in the racing world, Kaspersky Lab decided to increase the partnership with Ferrari to Formula One. For next year, the followers of Ferrari and F1 teams can see the features of Kaspersky Lab's logo on the car this team. By reaching Formula One, Kaspersky Lab to meet its strategy to raise the profile of its brand on a global scale.

Millions of Car Will Be Bluetooth

Traffic Police did not hesitate to cause it caught the driver's car phones are on the phone while driving. This rule was also applicable in many countries. Even though using a Bluetooth device.

Yet car companies continue to prepare the device for the needs berhalo-halo. IMS Research Institute says that in 2009 alone as many as nine million cars already equipped with Bluetooth. Even estimated in 2017, the number of car air-Bluetooth will increase and reach 25 million units.

On the other hand, apparently not satisfied with the car company just installed a Bluetooth for communication purposes only. Though there is consumer demand for the use of Bluetooth as a medium to download the audio streaming capabilities of the A2DP (Advanced Audio Distribution Profile). But compared with the demand for telephone needs are not too many.

Experience has shown that despite using the A2DP quality, audio quality is delivered are often still not good. After all, so this trend according to IMS observations, tends to increase. Even some car manufacturers began to eliminate features in the car CD player.

Bluetooth will be very useful not only for two things above. His role could be enhanced for example for the purposes of the wind on the tire pressure monitor, control devices in car infotainment, as well as other sensor functions. For, the era of cable is already becoming obsolete. Moreover, if later found that more Bluetooth devices can save energy.

The issue in Indonesia, although the rules of safe driving have been defined, but has not touched the case if the driver uses the Bluetooth wireless network. Allowed or not?

Review Nokia QWERTY phones

Despite losing start with a local manufacturer, Nokia is still going to demolish the lower middle market with a QWERTY phones. Latest mobile phones which will be released to the market, Nokia X2-01, any plan would be priced at under $ 1 million.

"It's the only phone with a price under $ 1 million that can directly download the application directly from the app store," said Anvid Erdian, Marketing Product Manager Nokia Indonesia, in Jakarta on Friday (26/11/2010). Nokia X2-01 is practically the same class because smartphones can run multiple applications simultaneously aka multitasking and connect to the online application exchanges OVI.

According Anvid, X2-01 is designed to lower middle market. Previously, Nokia had already been released QWERTY phone with a price of Rp 1.2 million, namely the Nokia C3. With prices more affordable, X2-01 chance to reach consumers even more. He was reluctant to mention exactly what price. To be sure, will be released before the end of the year.

Like the C3, X2-01 also rely on messaging and social networking features. For example Facebook and Twitter updates directly from the main screen. Also chatting via Yahoo Messenger, Gtalk, OVI Chat, and Live Messenger. Includes email support up to 10 accounts at once.

However, with prices more inclined, there are a number of features that are less than C3. Among other things, is not equipped with a WiFi connection and does not support 3G. The camera is only VGA class can even record video, not like a 2-megapixel C3.

But make no mistake, this phone also has benefits. For example, a direct button to open the music application. This button can also be arranged so that when clicked on directly to the FM radio feature. External speakers too loud. In it also is mounted applications Life Tool. There are three colors that will go in Indonesia, black with red color, black with gray color, and white with silver color.

Well, for baseball pulse burst gara2 much access various data-based services, Nokia also will encourage consumers to subscribe to data services in cooperation with the operator. Nokia has been holding Telkomsel, Indosat, and XL to provide a data plan OVI from Nokia's Messaging and price of Rp 1,000 per day up to Rp 100,000 per month to access various services without limits.

More Feminine, Xerox Printer Color Pink

Fuji Xerox launched its first line of laser printers in the market country. Uniquely, the available printers with warrants pink or pink. Feminine dong!

Of course, since the selection of color printers DocuPrint CP105 series b was made based on various surveys and research that showed an increase in the market of women's segment. The survey conducted by the Pew Research Center, United States, showed that more than 43 percent of purchase decisions device IT (Information Technology) in the household are made by women.

In addition to the pink color, the printer which was launched on Tuesday (11/30/2010) is also available in quartz, light colors are more neutral.

Fuji Xerox DocuPrint model series launched three technology brings SLED (Self-scanning Light Diode). The printer is CP105b, CP205, CM205 b (colored) and DocuPrint P205 b/M205 (monochrome). Printers include single-function printers and multifunction printers as well as one of the smallest and lightest in its class.

Printers, launched at the Restaurant Trans Force Grand Indonesia, Thamrin, Jakarta is targeting the personal segment, Small Micro Medium Enterprises (SMEs) and Small Medium Enterprises (SMEs).

Teddy Susanto, Country Sales Manager of Fuji Xerox Printers Indonesian Channel, said Fuji Xerox has been observed no changes in customer buying trends by personal and SME / SME. Previously they buy printer ink and now switched to laser printers.

"The change in this trend is likely due to the need for a higher print speed and lower cost of ownership. Therefore, I believe that our new DocuPrint series printers will be able to meet the needs of customers from the personal segment and SMEs / SME," said Teddy.

Latest color laser printer Fuji Xerox DocuPrint series consists of two series of laser printers with a single function (CP105b and CP205) and one multifunctional CM205b. CM205b Series features printing, scanning and copying.

All the latest printers that have a 3-year warranty. In the first year the customer will get the standard one-year warranty covering parts and repair costs.

Fuji Xerox also provides unlimited free two-year extended warranty. Fuji Xerox offers other services yaituy finished one hour express service, where customers they can service the printer in just over an hour.

Intel Celeron processor will retire?

SINGAPORE - Sophisticated technology that when eaten any time of course will become obsolete. It also goes on one of the products of Intel, Celeron. At the beginning, Intel Celeron handle customers, by bringing processors 'cost effective' special laptop and home computer.

But with the emergence of a new family category as Intel's Core can not be pursued Celeron. Based on the fact that, Intel Celeron will decide who tilled memuseumkan Intel products since 1998. Reportedly, Intel will stop the processor tasks in 2011 gradually.

Intel realistically assess the steps to be taken. Observers around the development of information technology and speculate laptops Intel has a new claim to prepare "The rumors were not true, Intel had no plans to remove the Celeron brand in 2011," said Barry Sum, as quoted from Computer World, last weekend.

In fact, the latest price list, Intel still include a new line of Celeron family. Desktop processor with a frequency of 2.4GHz and 2.6GHz is priced at around USD 43-53 or approximately Rp. 430-550

Intel has been relying on a number of brands for their main processors since the early 1990s, when the lineage of his predecessors to produce a Pentium 486 processor. Since then the company continues to add other brands, including Xeon, Itanium, Celeron, Centriono, Atom and Core.

Xeon and Itanium is Intel's brand specifically for the category of server processors, while Intel's Core is a major mainstay for laptops and computers. While the Atom family is designed for small laptops low price, aka netbook and also a small kind of mobile devices.

Then as usual, sitting in the category of the cheapest Celeron Intel processor category, located just below the Pentium. Intel currently sells eight versions of the Pentium, all in a kind of dual-core chips with speeds ranging between 2.6 GHz to 3.2 GHz. Intel sells processors for each unit ranging from 64 dollars up to 87 dollars in a single package containing a minimum purchase of 1,000 units.

QWERTY Touch Screen Generation

Appearances Micxon S900 QWERTY phone is not much different from the BlackBerry. What difference does it just the technology, and the rest equal to the BlackBerry? No, he is the same as local phone or other Chinese brands. If it be honest, Micxon phone keypad is less friendly - hard and placement of navigation buttons are far apart with the push of the button execution. So hard, if you like looking for a deeper menu.

Fortunately, you can play jacks that can help select features. Because the S900's screen is a touch screen, although less sensitive. When using the stylus luggage, the intended access to the menu does not always succeed. Must the new successfully pressed a few times. So also access with your fingers. In addition to less responsive, the user must have the pointed tip of the nail.

Browse to locate the important parts on the outside of the S900 continues conducted signals. USB ports found on the right bank and Micro SD slot on the left edge. On the back of the casing with stainless, Signal found a VGA camera.

Typically a BlackBerry-style mobile phone, spaciousness 2.2-inch screen could make the need to search menu on the S900 is more comfortable on the eye. At the very least, you can jajal comfort font size large enough when opening the application up. As for the placement of speakers, QWERTY phone embed it on top of the screen, right in the middle position. These speakers are in charge of the earphones while using the phone mode, in contrast to the rear speakers are assigned as pemuntah sound when playing audio player.

Applications

The Micxon not alone in the official price range of 800 thousands. There Mito 2000 also bandrolnya similar. S900 also became adherents of the application up and chat through Ebuddy or Yamee as a primary merchandise.

Compared to its predecessor which embed many applications, Micxon S900 minimal and innovation averse. Yes Signal see it that way, because the enrichment of features that are usually done hape China than the previous product did not exist in Micxon S900.

Micxon somewhat less attention in the present ease of access to applications up in the main menu. You must click on the browser to hit a shortcut. But do not worry, for the playful to the website once you comment and change the status and profile can be run. Another interesting application, namely 'sensor shake' that by simply moving your hand can change the wallpaper on the S900.

Camera & Video

For photographing the problem you have to do hape quality settings in order to boost the maximum density in Micxon S900. If not, the quality of shots to be in vain because the results are less good. Moreover, no one pinned to assist lighting when photographing in dim places. No flash. Automatically, the results of her shoot a lot of noise, aka freckles.

To activate the camera simple. Go to the Multimedia and directly select the camera. Please do not hesitate to give the optimum parameters. If you want good results, select Settings> Image Settings> Image Size> 640x480. Then in the. Boxes below, change the Image Quality> High. Well now, you just snap out of the room.

If so, please pictures stored on Micro SD. Just info, Micxon sales package does not include a microSD.

Audio Player

Anything else that can make the nuances of complete entertainment. S900 MP3 player in the mobile phone. Peletakannya not much different in the multimedia, together with a camera feature. So if you want you can play directly tested the fingers to be visited this feature.

Unlike the camera feature settings can be significantly felt, for the sound quality Micxon S900 tend to operate without regulation, although it is provided. Because, from a few parameters that try to play, no drastic changes that could make a difference.

Begin, please move the songs to the phone, you can perform a refresh. Note the settings should be directed to the phone memory where the file is located. Then go to settings to try it. If so, are u ready to sing a song? Yups ... But, Alamak! Kenceng very sound ... But given the range of other Chinese mobile phone also has a loud voice commander-style ceremony, the signal is not too surprised. Well, try to plug the handsfree. Discordant voices must be directly tereleminir deh. As a result, the ear was still awake and entertained.

Our Opinion

Bandrol cheap, seems to be the main reason Micxon S900 products get to market. The producer thinks his phone can compete in class QWERTY phone. As a result, the application up and design that refers to the deliberate design of top mobile phone display.

PLUS: Has Motion Sensor; loud voice.

Cons: Keypad is a little harsh; navigation button remote with buttons eksesusi making it difficult operation.

SPECIFICATIONS

Dimensions: 106 × 51 × 10 mm

Weight: 136 grams

Battery: Li-Ion 1000 mAh

Network: Dual on GSM (900/1800 MHz)

Screen: 262,144 color TFT, 240 × 320 pixels 2.2 inches

External memory: Up to 2GB Micro SD

Connectivity: GPRS Class 12, Bluetooth A2DP

Camera: VGA camera (640x480)

Messaging: SMS, MMS

Applications: Facebook, Yamee, eBuddy, Supports JAVA.

Package Contents: Mobile Micxon S900, handsfree, 2 batteries, USB data cable, charger, 1 silicon case, warranty card, manual book.

Talk time: an average of 3 hours

Standby time: an average of 3 days

Other: Browser Wap 2.0, Polyphonic (MP3), Audio / video player, stereo FM radio, FM recording, Health, Lunar / solar calendar, Call in firewall, Phonebook 500 entries, alarm clock, World clock, Calculator, Stopwatch, Mobile QQ messaging, Handwriting, E-book reader, a PC webcam, Speakerphone, Game.

Google open service again in China

BEIJING - Google, Friday, stating that its services will be normal again could be blocked in China after a few moments ago. Google and the Chinese government censor had fallen out related activities and cyberattack by the Chinese government on the users of web services giant American.

Thursday, the search engine services, Google Ads and Google Mobile has gone through a full blockade of the country with the largest online marketplace in the world, 420 million internet users. Some news and pictures partially blocked (partially blocked).

Blocking indicates that Beijing is not satisfied with Google although there are changes made to ensure the company's license renewal Google in China. "Our machines are capable of estimating the blocking high," explains Google in a report by email to AFP.

"What happened last night is a relatively small block. But now users in China can access it normally," he added. In response, the AFP and then try to access Google in mainland China who only occasionally can be accessed normally.

The giant IT companies are also reminded that access at google.com / PRC / report.html is not real-time tool. But will be updated at least once a day.

Gmail is the only service from Google that can be accessed as normal without any blocking. Its another thing with YouTube, Google's other products are prohibited entry into China many years ago

Microsoft Will Creating iPad Competitors

U.S. - the CEO, Microsoft, Steve Ballmer, also witnessed the successful iPad chills. He was not reluctant states, his company was working on the tablet computer to rival the iPad.

hardware partners like HP, Lenovo, Asus, Dell and Ballmer said Microsoft will work with computerToshiba are able to surpass the popularity iPad. "We should make Windows 7 running on the 'blackboard'" Ballmer said told financial analysts at a meeting at Microsoft headquarters in Seattle, USA.

"This is one concern which prompted done here. No one is sleeping, we had to push extra hard, at this time also, with our partners hadware. As soon as the brand is ready, they'll throw it to the public. We want to provide products that people want to buy, "he said.

Ballmer admitted having impressed with the iPad sales figures better than he predicted. "We think that in the competition area. We must make real products, such as when successfully carried the windows in the netbook," he said. "We work based on what we say, working with partners, develop the Windows 7 in order to work to design the new digital boards hadware."

Ballmer's comments came several weeks after Microsoft prepared to release the two-screen tablet computer called the Courier. Previously reported, a special team within the company have been working on a secret prototype. However, Microsoft announced that they will not proceed with the project and Courier said the team was working on one of the many ideas being tested and did not 'have plans' assemble new tools at this time.

Fuji Xerox Smallest Printers Get New Record

JAKARTA - CP205 Printer DocuPrint CP105b/DOcuPrint won awards from the Indonesian Record Museum (MURI) as the world's smallest laser printer. Conferment of the award was handed over by the boss MURI Jaya Suprana interrupted the launch of five new printer Fuji Xerox on Tuesday (11/30/2010) on Restaurant Trans Force, Grand Indonesia, Thamrin, Jakarta.

The award was accepted by Teddy Susanto, Country Sales Manager for Fuji Xerox Printers Indonesian Channel and Vincent Sim, General Manager of Fuji Xerox Printers ASEAN Channel. DocuPrint CP105b is the smallest color laser printer with dimensions 394x304x234 mm. Jaya said the size of laser printers in the past nothing is as small as DocuPrint CP105b/DocuPrint CP205.

"The Age of first laser printer that does not segede (DocuPrint CP105b/DocuPrint CP205). I remember the first time to buy (laser printers) segede car," said Jaya Suprana. Both printers were an answer to users who do not have space large enough to be able to get the product compact color laser printer.

Teddy said the success they create the smallest color laser printer is a high proof of Fuji Xerox's commitment to consumer homeland.

"Fuji Xerox is to understand the market demands ever increasing and dynamic today. With the success we introduced the smallest color laser printer is a high menjai evidence Fuji Xerox's commitment to the market in Indonesia as well as an effort to continually provide solutions to the needs of users who want a product that is more efficient and flexible, "said Teddy.

Both printers that have a "printhead" tech SLED (self-scanning light-emitting device) that can provide color prints with a resolution of 1200x1400 dpi.

DocuPrint CP105b/DocuPrint CP205 is also equipped with environmentally friendly because EA (Emulsion Aggregation) - Eco toner can lower energy consumption by 20 percent. And reduce Co2 emissions generated by 35 percent compared to the previous types of toner.

Laptop 10 U.S. Dollars, How India Spur Digital Leap

By advancing the world of education, India introduced the prototype of a laptop worth 35 dollars as part of a program to provide school students with their teachers connectivity in the country.

Kapil Sibal, Minister of Human Resource Development of India, showing what he called the computing and low-cost access devices in New Delhi, Thursday (22 / 7) then.

The ministry, according to Technology Review reports, stating that the device's price will fall gradually to just 10 dollars per unit.

India says connectivity to all students and universities are key to achieving the country's educational goals. Home to over one billion population, literacy rate (the opposite of illiterate) state that 65 per cent based on 2001 population census results.

South Asian nation that has made giant steps in various areas since the economic progress early 1990s.

The country is being led in a telecommunications revolution that led to nearly 600 million people use mobile phones in just a decade with higher competition in tarif.Sekarang, India was preparing for another leap into the digital world.

Recently, the state government was auctioning off the airwaves for third-generation services that enable wireless multimedia streaming super-fast.

The move aims to bring the online market in India on an equal footing with the exploding cell phone business, through the penetration of Internet technologies that enable rapid access, data transfer, and entertainment on mobile devices.

This country has announced plans to connect all the village council whose numbers 250 000 in 2012 as an effort to share broadband between rural and urban communities.

Authorities said the technical agencies involved in designing new devices are now preparing the research to overcome the problem of price and quality to develop gadgets for the student budget.

"The goal is for these devices to reach students of colleges and universities, and institutions to provide access to low cost device ranges around Rs1.500 [$ 35] or less in the near future," said the ministry of human resources at the launch of the computer.

Mamata Varma ministry spokesman said the government aims to introduce a new device touch screen computers in higher education institutions in 2011.

The Ministry, he said, expecting no tender contracts with private companies for mass production of the prototype. "Linux-based computer equipped with Internet browser, PDF reader and a host of other facilities," he said.

HTC Wildfire, The Mini Desire Make young people

Recognizing the importance of friendship in the virtual world activity through social networking sites that exist, the HTC smartphone based product release for beginners class. Variant cell phone that is named Wildfire is already carrying the operating system Android 2.1 Eclair.

Mentioned targeting the beginner class users and young people because, despite using a similar form factor design by Desire-HTC HTC Wildfire add special features that is more focused on the integration of social networks most popular.

One feature that is not, or not, owned any other Android-based HTC is the HTC Caller ID. This feature displays the current status of the caller is on Facebook complete with date of birth. This makes the user can know or guess the reason he was called up so that talks can be more 'disconnected'.

Other features such as Friend Stream displays the status of a friend Facebook, and Twitter on the same screen. Similar to the existing Timescape features on Sony Ericsson phones Android output.

In terms of specifications, HTC Wildfire is equipped with an internal GPS for navigation, Accelerometer for motion-based gaming, Digital Compass, Proximity Sensor that automatically turn off the screen when brought near to the face while dialing, and Ambient Light Sensor which adjusts the intensity of light-dim the screen when used indoors or outdoors.

While for the purposes of connectivity, the phone also provides Bluetooth v2.1 A2DP, WiFi b / g, and standard 3.5 mm audio jack.

For those who love taking pictures, the resulting picture quality is good enough because of the flash and auto focus system. Results photographs or video footage can simply be enjoyed comfortably on scratch-resistant screen measuring 3.2 inches.

Although officially circulated in Indonesia, unfortunately HTC new Wildfire available in mid August 2010. Prices in the market is estimated to USD 3.7 million per unit, or half the price of HTC Desire.

Detailed Data 100 Million Facebookers Download and Published

Would this be considered a serious threat in data security at Facebook? Recently the personal details of 100 million facebookers - the term for Facebook users - has been collected and published on the internet by an IT security consultant, Ron Bowles. He uses a code to scan a Facebook profile, collect data that is hidden by the owner's privacy settings.

The list, which has been divided into the public as a downloadable file. In that dafar terdapatURL every Facebook user profiles which can be searched, their names as well as its unique ID.

Bowles said he had not published the data for the purpose of attacking, but to highlight the issue of privacy. However, Facebook confirmed, all the data it nonetheless has become public information because the owner, according to their privacy settings, deliberately letting displayed.

Now the file has been spreading fast in the corners of cyberspace. On the Pirate Bay, the largest file sharing sites in the world, 100 million facebookers list was distributed and has been downloaded by more than 1000 users.

A confessed 'that appeared under the name lusifer69, described the list with the phrase' awesome and a little scary ". However, the defense pitched a statement quoted by the BBC, Thursday (29 / 7), Facebook states information in the list can be freely accessed online.

"People who use Facebook, have their own information and have the right to share only what they want, with the people they want and whenever they want," the statement said.

"In this case, the information that has been approved for publication have been collected by a researcher and spread on Google, Bing and other search engines also exist on Facebook. The statement also asserted," There is no private data that can be accessed or compromised, "

However, an observer from Privacy International, Simon Davis, a kind of example that the experiment mengetakan for Facebook warning that something like that, even worse can happen. "Facebook should anticipate this attack and make steps to prevent it," says Simon.

"It's very comforting to know a company hundreds of technicians circuitry can not imagine magnitude of this problem. Moreover appeared many opinions that said the attitude tends ignore Facebook," he added.

He also said that the data pengumpulk use privacy settings in Facebook are confusing. "People do not fully understand the privacy settings and this is the result," he said.

Earlier this year, appeared badari protests from the hassle of setting up the site user's privacy. In response, Facebook took out a more simplified privacy controls.

Facebook has privacy settings that make the public for some user information published and accessible. Facebookers also must make a conscious choice to keep or get rid of these general settings.

Downloaded Firefox 4 Beta Ready

Web browser speed wars continue. After Microsoft releases Internet Explorer 9 Beta, turn Mozilla released Firefox 4 Beta on Wednesday (11/11/2010). Software that is claimed to be able to access the site faster than previous versions that can be downloaded from the Mozilla site.

Mozilla said the browser can run the latest version of the JavaScript and display graphics faster. Additional applications are also fully supported so developers can quickly adjust.

This performance improvement because it supported the use of new pengompilasi JagerMonkey called JIT. Pengompilasi has been added to the Firefox JavaScript engine SpiderMonkey processing. Mozilla claims, benchmark results show that the new browser three times faster than Firefox 3.6.

Firefox 4 Beta also provide better support to the graphical processing unit (GPU) and take advantage of DirectX technologies on Windows and OpenGL on MacOS X. Firefox 4 Beta also supports WebGL, standard 3D graphics technology to carry out on site without additional plug ins.

Firefox final release of this latest new will be issued in early 2011. The next beta version will be issued before the final version.

Baidu search engine more powerful in China

Baidu, the most popular search engine internet in China said its profit doubled for the three months ended in June. Baidu this week said the company's profits jumped 119 percent, to about 124 million dollars compared with the same period last year.

The company said the number of subscribers also increased to 254 000, up 25 percent from the year 2009. Baidu's performance record for the period April to June was obtained after the Google internet company is based in the United States closed in China.

Google to close its site in March following a dispute with the Chinese government on censorship issues.

iResearch, one company in China who researched the Internet activities, said the market share for Baidu search engine in China increased by three percent in the second quarter, to more than 70 percent, while Google's market share dropped slightly more than two percent. Earlier this month Google said it has updated its license to operate in China.

Android Mobile Phone From Motorola

Apparently, Motorola still consistent launches new series of Android mobile phones operating system. Motorola's Android smartphone - or often called "Moto droid "- the latest is the Motorola Quench XT3.

From previous rumors, the latest Moto droid will come out is the Motorola XT502 Greco. However, it turns out that appear are Quench XT3, with lower specs than the previous rumors.

Motorola Quench XT3 is a rod-shaped touch-screen phone, which is similar to Motorola's original series Quench. The display will also feature sensors accelerometer for UI auto-rotate, a proximity sensor for auto turn-off, and interface (UI) with Live MOTOBLUR Widgets.

Quench XT3 walk with Android OS 1.6 Donut, and again, not as previously rumored, using the Android OS 1.2 eclair. Another difference with the rumor is, Quench XT3 uses a camera 3 megapixel resolution.

Specifications Motorola Quench XT3 is the "standard" Android. From touch screen, 3.2-inch HVGA, its 600MHz Qualcomm CPU MSM 7227, Wi-Fi w / g, GPS and support for microSD cards up to 32GB.

However, Motorola's new XT3 Quench will be marketed in Taiwan in August, in addition to Motorola's original series Quench (CLIQ XT series MB501). Not clear, when this android phone will be marketed more widely. In Taiwan, this phone is mentioned would be "taken" by the operators Far EasTone Telecommunications, although the price has not been announced.

Let's Fight in Ionopolis

Pocari Sweat officially launched the first integrated social networking games in Indonesia using social networking Twitter, Facebook, and Foursquare. The name of the game is Ionopolis.

According Suhendar, Product Marketing Manager of Pocari Sweat, the game is designed to educate the public about the importance of fluids in the body.

"Ionopolis packaged in comic form, there is the plot. The story is content to educate people about health. There's a trivia quiz contains questions about health," he said during a press conference at the Plaza Semanggi, South Jakarta, Thursday (11/11/2010).

Ionopolis the name of a city of imagination. Narrated, in this city has come a villain who does not appear and threaten the population Ionopolis. The players will be given a series of challenges to destroy the enemies of the people Ionopolis.

"The challenge, among others, by doing a check in the venue that has been determined by category or name through the Foursquare, Facebook or Twitter status updates, and answering trivia quizzes about healthy lifestyles to get points," said Suhendar.

If the player managed to defeat a particular monster, then they will get certain points. Points are then collected and which raised the highest points will receive various prizes, including the iPod Shuffle and gift vacation to Japan.

"Every 2 weeks will be rewarded an iPod Shuffle for 3 players with the highest points. Later we will also strain the 100 semifinalists who will be making comics use their photos combined with a piece of the picture on the site Pocari Sweat. Of the 100 people will be filtered 10, then filtered again so 2 people who will be able to vacation to Japan, "said Suhendar.

According Suhendar, Ionopolis was introduced on 25 October. Within a week, Ionopolis has been played by approximately 13,000 people. "Now it's 2 weekly. Based on the last update, there are already 26,000 pocarian who participated this game," he said.

Beware, Bug in the iPhone Alarm

Sydney - A number of iPhone users get up kesingan for setting the alarm on their cell phones did not work.

An online forum which quoted site Mac Forums technologies presents a number of iPhone users in Australia oversleep because of the settings with the sound of an alarm on their cell phones slower one to two hours or even no sound at all.

Interference or a bug that occurs on the iPhone it seems to happen on a regular user setting the alarm with the same time each day for one week.

The bug is a design fault in the hardware or computer software or programs that cause the equipment is not functioning properly.

"So a little late for work this morning," wrote seroang iPhone users in the Mac Forum. Other iPhone users, Michael21 wrote, "today is really a mess."

In addition to Australia, last week TUAW blog also revealed a similar incident had occurred in New Zealand.

Strengthen Hegemony, Google Acquisition Metaweb

Not content to be the world's major search engines, Google continues to add to their ammunition. Today, this U.S. based company to acquire the virtual world of information databases, Metaweb. This acquisition is suppose Google's increasingly distanced from its competitors.

Acquisition decisions are justified by the Director of Product Management of Google, Jack Menzel in his blog, Friday night (16 / 7). "We expect an increase in search services and Metaweb is one of the largest Internet data management company in the world," he said as quoted from the Telegraph, July 20.

"Indeed, with efforts like the 'rich snippets' and 'search feature answer', we just apply the understanding of the web to search for the better," he explained. Type 'Barack Obama's birthday' in the search box for example, the results appear right on top of the page. Or search for an event such as a special festival in Osaka, it will show a list of special events with date agenda.

"But what about the search as' campuses in the U.S. west coast with school fees under 30 thousand dollars' or 'actor over 40 years who had at least one Oscar win?" Menzel said. "All of this is a difficult question, and that is why we invite Metaweb because we believe that by working together we will be able to give better results," he said.

"We were so interested in the possibility of accessing data from a free metaweb surrounding the 12 million data including movies, books, TV, celebrities, locations, companies and more," Menzel said. His company, he said, also plans to develop the freedom of access to information and expect other companies can participate in such development.

"We believe, by improving access to data for free will make the site a reference for anyone as well make the best place for developers and accessed," he said.

Metaweb spelled fast growing company. In 2008, the company is able to achieve revenues of about $ 42.5 million. Note the very significant considering Metaweb only able to earn an income of about $ 15 million in 2006. With the acquisition, Google also must spend more to acquire in Metaweb.

Before acquiring Metaweb, Google first took over the ITA with the value of $ 700 million. ITA is a software development company flight information. During 14 years of existence, ITA collects and organizes information from travel agents and airlines, including information about the number of flights, ticket prices and availability.

The acquisition is Google's ambitious mission to enter the digital travel market. However, the deal requires approval by competition authorities in the U.S., given that the acquisition will combine the search giant the world with one of the biggest engines in the search for travel information.

Singlemuslim.com a muslim online matchmaking site

Difficulties for looking a mate with Muslim category, honest and others? Try just click Singlemuslim.com. The page allows a Muslim from different countries around the world to find her soul mate. The trick was not difficult, you just need to register as a member. And to join in Singlemuslim.com, not charged or free.

After becoming a member, we can take advantage of existing services such as talking with a potential mate ria are available online. Then, given the space for 'self-display' and tips are apt to get couples through the articles provided. In essence, all services provided in accordance with Islamic principles. Thus, you are initially hesitated to follow the match online can enjoying because Islamic nuance given singlemuslim.com is very strong.

Adeem Younis, founder of SingleMuslim.com even guarantee every Muslim who register get a different experience when trying to find a partner. Principally, Singlemuslim.com trying to bridge any Muslim who seeks couples with Islamic values. "We will do our best efforts through Islamic touch when helping our brothers who are looking for a mate," Younis writes in the introduction.

Singlemuslim.com also bridged every Muslim who has found her match with his brother who are seeking their soul mate. The bridge was built up through provision of business success stories to each new member. In fact, couples who have a mate clearance can be requested directly online advice on the tricks or tips on finding a partner. Not only that, singlemuslim.com also provides grants of Umrah to every newly married couples.

Notebook Made from Bamboo Second Generation

Eco-friendly lifestyle has become part of many people. Various means were used to bring environmentally friendly lifestyle than a matter of choice foods, vehicles, to electronic devices.

Not to forget in the design of the notebook. Asus, the Taiwanese computer manufacturer, has introduced a green notebook models with the release of Bamboo Series since 2008.

"This is a symbol of greening, a greener lifestyle in terms of material use," said Juliana Chen, Product Marketing Manager Asus Indonesia, while U43JC Bamboo Series notebook introduced in Jakarta, Thursday (11/11/2010). Product is a second generation of notebooks that use bamboo material.

Juliana explains the process of using bamboo in the production of notebooks. First, bamboo is cut into pieces and then dried. Pieces are then pressed and glued together before being installed, injected plastic layer, and painted. "With us to integrate the use of bamboo, we can reduce 25 percent the use of plastic," said Juliana.

The use of bamboo is not without reason. Juliana said in Chinese philosophy, which is the origin of these plants, bamboo is a symbol of elegance. Bamboo is also physically stronger material than the other organic materials from nature.

Not only environmental raah, Asus is also considering a notebook designs made from bamboo. If the first series, it looks like the original bamboo fiber is bright, this time as the surface color older wulung bamboo. Notebook is just too thin with a thickness of 19 millimeters. The battery resistance is claimed to achieve 10.5 hours Super Hybrid Engine technology is supported. One unit As dibanderol for 1209 dollars or about USD 11 million.

Specifications U43JC Bamboo Series

Processor Intel Core i5-460M (3 MB cache, 2.53 GHz up to 2.8 GHz Turbo)
Operating system Windows 7 Home Premium
VGA Graphics Card NVIDIA GeForce 6310M with 1 GB of VRAM
14-inch HD screen (1366x768) LED display
RAM Memory 2 GB DDR3 1066 MHz
GD 500 SATA hard drive
Disc Drive DVD Writer Super Multi Dual Layer
WiFi 802.11 b / g / n and Bluetooth 3.0
Battery 8-cell Li-Ion 5600 mAh
Weight 2.1 kg
2 MP Webcam
Price U.S. $ 1209

Fujitsu Presents Dual Touchscreen Phone

Tokyo - Japanese electronics company, Fujitsu showed a prototype phone which features two touch-screen functionality.

Mobile phones on display at the event Combined Exhibition of Advanced Technologies, or CEATEC that took place this week in the land of the cherry, it has two touch screens facing each other.

According to an official statement Fujitsu, unpublished phone name that will be produced in the near future. With two touch screen, according to Fujitsu, the user can edit photos on a single screen and check email on another screen.

Both screens can also be rotated to form vertical and horizontal. Unfortunately, not yet clear when the phone will be launched and whether it is available only for the Japanese market or abroad.

Spotify Present In Windows Phone 7

Music streaming service, Spotify will be present on the phone with the Windows platform Phone 7. Although no cell phone that came out with this operating system, Spotify has announced a tariff for its services amounted to £ 9.99 per month.

"Spotify is an example of the software innovation that comes from Sweden and Europe" said Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Microsoft, Steve Ballmer. Previously, Spotify is also already in the smartphone that runs with the Windows operating system Phone 6.

In Windows platform, users can enjoy the songs from the application Spotify via WiFi or 3G features a variety of settings, such as speed up, slow down, pause, skip and view your music collection.

Users can directly access the application via the website or Windows Marketplace m.spotify.com in seven European markets, namely Britain, Sweden, Norway, Finland, Spain, France and the Netherlands.

In addition to mobile phones present in the Windows platform, Spotify also existed in the smartphone that runs the IOS operating system made by Apple, Android and Symbian.

There's Twitter On Google TV

San Francisco - On October 17 next, Google will launch its newest product, the Google TV. These services include real-time broadcast television is combined with the Internet, so users can access various sites via the television.

At its debut, Google took the Sony and Logitech to make Internet television device. Google TV service can also be connected with Netflix online movie rentals, online shopping sites Amazon, and the microblogging site Twitter.

"We are very excited and can not wait to be present in your living room," wrote Google product manager TVs, Ambarish Kenghe, in his blog.

According to him, Google TV will bring new experiences to explore the virtual world while enjoying a television show as usual at home. He gave an example, various applications in Netflik for example allows users to menimkati more than 20 thousand movies and streaming television. While the application CNBC will offer real-time display and video clips from the cable network.

Users will also receive streaming music from Pandora; rent or buy movies and television shows through Amazon On Demand, watch NBA basketball games from Game Time, and subscribe to the songs on Napster.

Firefox inserted on the iPhone and iPod Touch smartphone

The dream of Mozilla browser entering Apple's finally came true. The world's major browser maker to introduce a special Firefox application of mobile devices such as Apple iPhone smartphone and iPod Touch smartphone. Mozilla browser has even been available for free on the App Store.

Not much different with the Firefox web version, the Apple version, Firefox browser mobile users with a range of pampering services such as webs favorite features and an awesome bar. Special awesome bar, Firefox users can easily find sites that have visited this by writing the keyword.

Unfortunately, unlike Opera Mini browser is designed specifically for Apple smartphone, Firefox really need a lot of improvement. For example, users can easily move their opera site or create a bookmark on the site ever visited, while Firefox mobile browser has not.

At least, the browser with the symbol of an orange fox has opened great opportunities although there are still many deficiencies to be corrected. "Firefox is many used by users from around the world to gain unique experience in the surf in the virtual world," wrote Senior Executive Mozzila, Jay Sullivan in his blog quoted as saying by the Telegraph, earlier this week.

He added that the world continues to grow, people no longer rely on just one tool for surfing. Therefore, it continues to develop special Firefox mobile phones to provide excellent service in a personal, portable, simple and not behind a protective privacy.

Apple, Google and RIM are interested with Palm

Acquisition of Palm, which opened early this year has attracted several leading technology companies. Not many people know that if Apple and Google also briefly glanced at it.

However, as is known, Hewlett-Packard (HP) eventually won the bidding on the Palm worth U.S. $ 1.2 billion. Earlier, HTC and Lenovo becomes the bustling company called smartphones are going to buy the company. In fact, apart from that there is also Apple, Google and the BlackBerry, Research In Motion (RIM) is interested woo Palm smartphone.

Apple and Google seem to look at Palm smartphone as a repository of intellectual property and patents of potential growth for their companies. Reportedly, as quoted from Cnet, on Friday (07/16/2010), Apple could offer Palm's patent portfolio. Although for that, Apple should support two different platforms of competing applications. But then, Apple does not supply enough heartbreaking Palm.

Google also, as stated by people in the internet leader, had intended to acquire Palm, but then failed to make an offer.

Likewise with RIM, have fared the same as Apple and Google. Although RIM is actually the first company that approached the Palm. But alas, the HP and then come up with higher bids.

Many analysts assess, Palm to HP's acquisition is an important step for them before entering the smartphone market. HP was so smitten with the operating system webOS owned by Palm and intend to develop it.