Intel and Google Join Hands on Android Development

News Intel has revealed a new partnership with Google on Android, advances in the ultrabook device category and a new security technology that protects against zero-day exploits at its Intel Developer Forum.

To strengthen business relationships in mobile computing, a provider of OS Android (Google) along with the provider processor (Intel) finally agreed to establish cooperation. Manufacturer Intel previously had been reportedly working on making processors for mobile phones and tablet PCs classes so that collaboration between Intel Corp and Google Inc. It also seemed to bring the integration of the Android OS and Intel processor into the smart phone / high-powered tablet PCs.

Previously, many Android-based smartphone using ARM processor from NVIDIA, this cooperation will make the step to speed up Intel's entry into the smart phone market is booming. In addition to the smart phone market share to be acquired, Intel also had ample opportunity in terms of procurement processor for Android-based tablet PC.

It is estimated, the realization of the cooperation between Intel and Google will be immediately visible at least at the beginning of 2012. That means, on the fight smart phones in 2012, we can already see an Android phone with Intel's new processor chip. It is as revealed by Intel executives in the annual event, Intel Developer Conference in San Francisco, USA recently.

With the collaboration between Google and Intel, it also brings benefits to the Google, the article, Google will become increasingly more focused again in its mobile computing project in conjunction with Motorola's Mobility.

Intel is currently the company's PC processor maker in the world's number one, allowing the existence of a strong ecosystem of the collaboration of Google and Intel. We await further news.

Source: Reuters

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Axioo Vigo 410 Review

Unlike the other middle-class smartphone, when it launched, Vigo 410 Toshiba already using Android Gingerbread with version 2.3.4. Combined with a 1 GHz processor, of course Gingerbread optimization will make the smartphone more responsive again. This can be perceived as shifting the menu, switch the menu, as well as when loading applications. However, we found a discrepancy when you turn the smartphone from standby mode. When pressing the power button, this smartphone takes more than 5 seconds to turn on the screen.

Specifications of Toshiba Vigo 410 itself is as follows: System on Chip used is the Qualcomm MSM8255 processor with 1 GHz and the GPU Scorpion Adreno 205. RAM memory is installed in this smartphone with a capacity of 512 MB. For internal memory, Toshiba have paired memory of 2 GB NAND Flash. This smartphone also have a proximity sensor that turns off the screen while you're making a call. For the size of screen, attached by 4-inch screen with 800 x 480 resolution. Operating system is already used on the smartphone is the Gingerbread with version 2.3.4.

Lock screen on the Toshiba Vigo 410 is also slightly different from most other Android smartphone. You just simply shift the padlock symbol upward, not sideways. In addition, you can also directly make calls, view your contact list, and saw the message directly on the lock screen. To homescreennya, Toshiba has a five-Vigo 410.

Axioo Vigo 410 is what will compete with other big-screen smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S, Nexus S, Xperia X10, and so forth. On the bright side, you do not have to reach into your wallet for a premium price. Axioo mematoknya in the range of 3 million.

Owned by the smartphone's performance is indeed very good. This is supported by high-speed processor and optimizing the code on the Android Gingerbread. Things that may interfere with the heat generated during battery charge. This we think is quite disturbing, especially when playing HD games which require a higher battery power.

This smartphone is suitable for use in all situations, ranging from working, playing, browsing the Internet, take pictures, to hear music, watch videos, and even make it as a WiFi-enabled 3G modem. Substantial internal capacity and a microSD slot that supports up to 32 GB of storage media can be filled with a variety of applications that can be directly downloaded from the Android Market as well as a series of collections of multimedia files you have. However, this smartphone is not suitable for you who does not like the use of full touchscreen display and prefer a hard keyboard.


Pros:
+ Price is quite affordable.
+ The screen is large.
+ Upper-class specifications.
+ Quite responsive.
+ Micro HDMI.

Disadvantages:
- Heat current battery charge.
- Multitouch is not precise.
- Wake Up Lag.
- Front camera is not good.

Features and Specifications
Qualcomm MSM8255 processor with 1 GHz CPU and GPU Scorpion Adreno 205
Video Format H.264, MPEG4, WMV, AVI
Audio Format MP3, MP4, WMA, AAC, AAC +, WAV, MIDI, OGG
Image formats JPG, BMP, PNG
Subtitles Do not support
5 MP camera and VGA on the front
MicroUSB interface, microHDMI
Wi-Fi wireless connection (802.11 b / g / n), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Dimensions and Weight 121.8 x 66.7 x 10.6 mm / 143 grams
572 Minutes Battery Life
manufacturer Toshiba
website http://www.axiooworld.com

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Samsung Forced To Pull Galaxy Tab 7.7 From IFA 2011

Apple wins new injunction against Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 Samsung has to stop presenting their Galaxy  Tab 7.7 from IFA 2011 and guess who had something to do with it.
As a result of the ongoing legal tussle between Samsung and Apple, the Galaxy Tab 7.7 was removed from display at this year’s IFA in Berlin. The story goes that Apple managed to secure a court order that bans the sale and marketing of the product in Germany.

A court in Germany ordered Samsung to remove all traces of the Galaxy Tab 7.7 from the show floor of trade show, IFA, in an extension of the ban imposed previously on the larger Tab 10.1.

This drama is likely to go on as a Samsung spokesman told Bloomberg that even though they respect the court’s decisions, the game is on and they are going to continue to pursue this case.

Samsung decided to comply with the court’s decision, made on Friday, despite the Tab 7.7 being on display at IFA since launch the previous day and most technology websites, including this one, getting their hands on the tablet. "Samsung respects the court's decision and therefore decided not to display any more the Galaxy Tab 7.7 in the IFA," a statement said.

Fighting between the two giant IT companies are apparently based on market competition between IOS-based devices with Android. Samsung as the largest manufacturing-based device is Google's operating system became the main target Apple. Moreover, Samsung never stop producing their flagship mobile devices in the range of smartphones and tablet Galaxy.

Samsung Galaxy 7.7 is 3.2 Honeycomb Android-based tablet that comes with touch screen SuperAMOLED and dual-core 1.4GHz processor. The tablet is equipped with Samsung's flagship UI, TouchWiz, and a 3 megapixel camera which can record 720p video. Along with the launch of the Galaxy 7.7, Samsung also launched the Galaxy Note. Device with a screen measuring 5.3 inches is a combination between a smartphone and tablets. The device is equipped with the Android operating system 2.3.4 Gingerbread, dual-core 1.4GHz processor, and 8-megapixel camera with video recording capability 1080p.

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Samsung Galaxy Gio S5660 Full Phone Specifications

Competition in the world of smartphones that use the Android operating system is currently more crowded. Today, many smartphones are included in mainstream classes or middle classes who use Qualcomm MSM7227 processor SoC that has a speed of 600 MHz. In processor speed like this, work activities is adequate.

Samsung issued a android smartphone that uses MSM7227 SoC named Galaxy S5660 Gio. System On Chip used is MSM7227-1 Turbo with 800 MHz processor speed. Therefore, in its class, Samsung Galaxy Gio is definitely a smartphone that has a higher performance. It has an internal memory of 158 MB with a bonus of 2 GB micro SD card in the sales package. The screen used has a resolution of 320 × 480 with dimensions of 3.2-inch screen. Still use the Android operating system Froyo.

Samsung Galaxy Gio is a smartphone that has excellent performance with a relatively affordable price. Using SoC MSM7227-1 Turbo combined with a processor speed of 800MHz, making the performance of the Samsung Galaxy Gio is higher than most Android smartphone for the same price in the market. The shift between the homescreen menu and also feels better, no lag. Moreover, with the benchmark results are pretty high that makes you more comfortable in playing the game.

For you who love the manifold touchscreen smartphone, a device that is suitable for you. Moreover, the price is quite cheap. However, for you who do not like full touchscreen smartphone, you can choose another model that has a hard keyboard.

Overall, the Samsung Galaxy Gio has very simple and pleasant design, the display is good, while the buttons around the sides are easy to press. On top of that, the handset is very, very light, at 3.6 oz (102 gr).

Device Specifications and Information

Excess
+ Price is quite friendly.
+ Fast performance.
+ Sound is very good when wearing headphones.

Shortage
- No camera button.

Technical Data
Qualcomm MSM7227 800MHz-1
Video Format H.264, MPEG4, WMV, AVI
Audio Format MP3, MP4, WMA, AAC, AAC +, WAV, MIDI, OGG
Image formats JPG, BMP, PNG
Subtitles Do not support
Camera 3.15 MP
interface MicroUSB
Wi-Fi wireless connection (802.11 b / g / n), Bluetooth 2.1 EDR
Dimensions and Weight 110.5 x 57.5 x 12.2 mm / 102 grams
318 Minutes Battery Life
manufacturer Samsung
website http://www.samsungmobile.com
Price $200 (2011 August)

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Axioo Vigo 410: Smartphone Upper Class, Middle Class Prices

Now a lot of smartphone with Android operating system that has a price at around USD 3.5 million. But, all smartphones are mostly still use SoC or System on Chip processor with 600 to 800 MHz only. In addition, the screen also has a low resolution. If you want to have a smartphone that has a high specification, of course we must pay more. Now that Toshiba has launched Vigo 410.

Axioo Vigo 410

In launching Axiool Vigo 410, also introduced by Qualcomm SoCpaired with a processor speed of 1 GHz. You will be amazed at the price. One of Toshiba personnel leaked that the price of 410 Vigowill be under Rp3.500.000, -! The price we think is quite affordablefor a smartphone with such a high specification

Specifications Axioo Vigo 410 is as follows: System on Chip used Qualcomm MSM8255 processor with 1 GHz and the GPU Scorpion Adreno 205. RAM memory is installed in a smartphone with a capacity of 512 MB. Internal Memory, Toshiba have paired memory of 2 GB NAND Flash. This smartphone also has a proximity sensor that turns off the screen while you're making a call. Size of screen, attached by 4-inch screen with 800 x 480 resolution. Operating system is already used on the smartphone is the Gingerbread with version 2.3.4.

Physically Axioo Vigo 410 has dimensions of 121.8 X 66.7 X 10, 6 mm and weighs 143 grams including the battery. The screen is 4.1 inch transmissive TFT 480 X 800 pixels resolution. Price Axioo Vigo 410 USD 3.5 million

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Where’s My Droid Helps Locate Your Android Phone Near and Far

Once you lose your Hanphone and you call him to listen to a ringtone and then you just remembered your phone was in silent positions? Surely you've experienced it several times, and definitely will make you look a little frustrating.

Do not worry, now if you have it, you can use another phone to send a special SMS to manage and deactivate the silent mode to normal mode or ringing. Where's my droid can also set the volume at maximum level so it's easier to find.

Android: Where's My Droid can help you locate your phone whether you lost it in the couch cushions, left it at a coffee shop, or it's going on a ride across town to call some Nigerian princes.

Where's My Droid (WMD) is a dual-function locator for your Android phone. If you've only misplaced your phone in your immediate surroundings you can send a text message to your phone (or use your cellular provider's email to SMS address) and WMD will increase the volume of your ringer to 100% and then ring for half a minute, one minute, or five minutes to help you locate it by ear.


Not a few people who frantically search for her smartphone when none on hand. Not a few others, those who lost their smartphone is going to ask for help all the help people around him. If indeed you are not lucky, the smartphone will be lost forever.

If your smartphone based on Android, there is an application that will help you on this issue. So, before you panic and make everyone follow a panic, it never hurts to download a free application called Where's My Droid on Android Market. Please search by keywords "Where's My Droid" smartphone while you still have within your grasp.

The function of this application is sounding the smartphone you by sending an SMS containing the keyword. When you're in the Android smartphone Silent conditions, this application will automatically make a sound according to the ringtone you have set to receive a phone.

Then how when your smartphone is not sound? That's where you have to feel panic. Therefore, use the search function via GPS. Although you still have to borrow smartphone smartphone friends to know the position via GPS, but at least you can come to the position of your smartphone and make it sound.

Once it finds your smartphone, please press the big button labeled "PHONE FOUND!". After you press the button, setting the ringtone you will return to its original position.

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Acer Liquid E Review

Liquid E is a candy bar design without a physical QWERTYkeyboard. With black color, material from the body Liquid E isseems easy to leave fingerprints from its users. Products from Acer is equipped with Qualcomm's Snapdragonprocessor 8250 765 MHz. For memory capacity, the Acer provides512 MB ​​of RAM and 5122 MB of ROM. Meanwhile, this devicesupports MicroSD memory up to 32 GB. Acer Liquide uses the Android operating system OS 2.1 (Eclair)

This device provides HSDPA, WiFi, and Bluetooth for connectivity. Meanwhile, for who likes to navigate available A-GPS with Google maps. Another interesting feature of this device is Geo Tagging.
Device is equipped with a 5 Megapixel camera. The quality of the resulting picture is quite good in lowlight conditions and daylight. But a little unfortunate, autofocus feature that is available a little disappointing.

Meanwhile, for the resulting sound quality is quite good. At the time of the test by running an mp3 file, the device is able to last approximately 12 hours. At the time of the test video, the device is able to complete 2 pieces of film duration 2 hours for each movie that played with the flv extension.
For matters of power, this product is equipped with a li-ion battery capacity of 1350 mAh, with standby time up to 400 hours. For Acer Liquide talk time alone is able to survive up to 5 hours.

This device has features in abundance. The performance generated by this device is quite good. For those of you who like mengoprek mobile phone, this device seems perfect for you. Seeing the abundant features and promising performance, the price seems priced in the range of 5 million dollars for this device is appropriate.

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