Motorolla Xoom update the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Motorolla Xoom

This time, Motorola announced it will release update the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for some Motorolla Xoom owners. Update has been deployed on a small number of users.

"Update Ice Cream Sandwich has been deployed on a small number of Xoom users in an experiment," said a spokesman for Motorola, as quoted from InternationalBusinessTimes,(January 14, 2012).

"We will provide additional details about the confirmation, when the upgrade is already widely available," he added.

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Reportedly Motorolla Xoom versions, both versions of WiFi and 4G LTE, will receive the update. Motorola's decision to release Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the following steps to update the ASUS tablet Prime Transformer creations into the latest version of Android.

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, first introduced in an event of cooperation between Samsung and Google in HongKong in October. A month later, Google released the source code operating system.

The smart gadget taste Android 4.0 is the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, who made ​​his debut on 17 November, and obtain the version Verizon Wireless in the United States on 15 December.

favorite smartphone at Consumer Electronics Show 2012

Nokia Lumia 900

Today, event Consumer Electronics Show (CES) 2012 ends. As expected, ultrabook is gadget trend in 2012. But do not forget smartphones that it steals attention.

At Consumer Electronics Show held in Las Vegas, displayed many new smartphones from various vendors. Course of the many handsets last, there are some who stole the attention of visitors. Big name vendors and technology that brought, make the phone is able to be the center of attention.

As quoted from Channel 5,(January 13, 2012), at least there are 5 smart phone that deserves to be top 5 favorite smartphone at Consumer Electronics Show 2012. Here are 5 lists the phone, maybe you will buy this smartphone.

Nokia Lumia 900
Everybody knows the Nokia introduces something special, especially to consumers in the United States, by presenting the Nokia Lumia 900. It became the first mobile phone-based LTE (4G), which was launched 4.3 inch screen size.

Sony Xperia S

It must use Windows Phone operating system, this device comes with 1.4 GHz processor, 512MB RAM and 16GB of internal memory. Another feature is the embedded-capable 5 megapixel camera.

Sony Xperia S
This is Sony's first mobile phone after removing the name 'Ericssson' at the end of 2011. Surprises in the smart phone is not far from Sony's technology, especially technology screen. Sony Xperia S, using a screen measuring 4.3 inches with a resolution of 12080x720 high definition (HD) and a technology called 'Reality Display' which is a high-tech screens to support the Android OS.

Mobile Sony Bravia also buried, along with 1.5 GHz processor Dual-Core, with a 12-megapixel camera includes a backlit Sony Exmor R sensor

HTC Titan II

However teh problems, Sony Xperia with Android Gingerbread S shipped in the first quarter of this year and recently upgraded to Android 4.0 on the next quarter. Of course, many consumers will rethink, to buy Xperia S with the OS 'old'.

HTC Titan II
HTC smart phones featuring Windows Phone is ready to receive its first LTE. Smart phone called the Titan II is equipped with 16 megapixel camera.

To complement the camera, features like autofocus, dual LED flash, image stabilizer, wide-angle lens, red eye reduction, as well as a physical button for the camera, embedded in it. While in the kitchen runway, pinning HTC Snapdragon processor speed 1.5 GHz S2.

Huawei Ascend P1

Huawei Ascend P1
Huawei create new buzz at CES 2012, by introducing a new super-thin smartphone, the Ascend P1.

With a thickness of only 0.26, Huawei claims P1 S is the thinnest smartphone in the world, which is supported with a dual core 1.5 GHz processor TI OMAP 4460 Cortex A9. While P1 also has a Cortex-A9 processor, but a little thicker with a 5.0 x 2.5 x 0.3 inches.

This device comes with a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED 940 x 560 pixels, which covered with Corning Gorilla Glass and to beautify them wrapped with a metal casing.

Xperia Ion
One more of the smart phones from Sony, the Xperia Ion. This is a smart phone running on Android 2.3.7, but will be updated at the Ice Cream Sandwich in the second quarter. Ion will be wrapped with a screen measuring 4.6 inches with 1280x720 pixel screen technology layer HD Reality.

Double-brained processor with 1.5 GHz kitchen runway, including features powerful 12-megapixel camera for video-capable 1080p apprehended and already has a certificate of the PlayStation, so game lovers will love this device.

So, if you want buy new gadget, consider favorite smartphone at Consumer Electronics Show 2012 this.

Update to new operating system Blackberry Playbook

BlackBerry Playbook

BlackBerry Playbook still leaves software problems. One of them, the development of the operating system. So, the manufacturer of BlackBerry, Research in Motion (RIM), announced update to new operating system Blackberry Playbook. With this change, then the Playbook users can receive emails without being connected to a BlackBerry smartphone.

Lack email support is in it crowded criticized since Blackberry Playbook introduced last year. Though this product is prepared to compete with its rivals, the iPad.

RIM also said the smartphone operating system version 7.1 will be available starting today. Research in Motion announcement was delivered at the Consumer Electronic Show (CES) in Las Vegas.

"With BlackBery Playbook 2.0, we are building a strong foundation. Like reinforce strengths in communication, social integration and productivity, which allow people to use them in new ways Playbook all day," said the BlackBerry CEO, Mike Lazaridis, as quoted from the Telegraph.

Blackberry Playbook update

Update this operating system will add the original email to the Playbook.

A unit of the new inbox will allow users to mix work email and work email. While multi-tasking it will make the user has multiple e-mail message open.

Like Microsoft Windows Phone, RIM will integrate social networking calendar and contacts. Research in Motion also will make BlackBerry handsets can act like a remote control for streaming movies from the BlackBerry Playbook to the TV, or as a keyboard Playbook.

The new Operating System, continued RIM, also can update the features of companies and offices, as well as improve App World, U.S. Video Store, and introduced a new reading of the web browsing model that shows only the text on web pages.

"Something to do with the previous Playbook is a mistake. BlackBerry Playbook may not be on sale today," as quoted from TechCrunch technology page.

BlackBerry Playbook OS 7.1 will add a share applications via NFC, as well as the ability to install mobile into a portable wifi hotspot.

Acer Aspire S5 as thinnest notebook products

Acer Aspire S5

When the International Consumer Electronics Show 2012 in Las Vegas, United States, Acer announced new 'ultrabook'. Acer Aspire S5, one of the products they prepare, touted to be the thinnest notebook products.

Acer Aspire S5, a notebook with 13.3-inch screen has a thickness of 15 millimeters at the point. This Acer notebook itself has a weight 1.35 kilograms. As an illustration, the MacBook Air 13.3-inch Apple has a thickness of 17 millimeters at the point thickness.

"We continue to develop ultrabook segment," said JT Wang, Chief Executive Officer of Acer, as quoted from Japan Today, January 9, 2012. "In the second quarter of this year, we will present four models ultrabook and will present another model in the future," he said.

As an illustration, said Wang, ultrabook segment will control about 35 percent of Acer's product line until the end of 2012.

Acer Aspire S5 ultrabook

Especially for the Acer Aspire S5, this new Acer thinnest notebook will be available on the market in the second quarter of 2012. The plan, he will be equipped with operating system Windows 8 is also being prepared by Microsoft to present at this 2012.

However, the Aspire S5 is not staying MacBook Air challenger became very popular because of the thin and compact design. "Competition is actually not with Apple, but with other Windows-based notebook vendors are also presented ultrabook," said Tim Bajarin, an analyst with Creative Strategies.

MacBook Air

"Apple will continue to achieve success with the MacBook Air. However, for the Windows world, the presence of Acer Aspire S5 is good news for five years after Apple made the new standard, the industry finally has something equivalent," said Bajarin.

Although that, Bajarin said, the Acer Aspire S5 remains the equivalent of the MacBook Air's first product that uses the Windows operating system.

Apple file lawsuit Steve Jobs action figures

Steve Jobs action figures

Steve Jobs the founder of Apple will appear in the form of a replica or action figures. Chinese companies, In Icons, ready to produce 1:6 scale action figures, and sold it for U.S. $ 99.99 in February.

But Apple is ready to file a lawsuit. As quoted from the Telegraph website, Apple sent a letter to In Icons.

In the letter threatened that Apple's use of company logo, name someone associated Apple, or the appearance of Apple's corporate logo or Apple related figures, action figures such as Steve Jobs, is unlawful.

The advent of Steve Jobs action figure itself began when In Icons displaying their products in the site, and sell it on the internet. With shipping costs, then the price to U.S. $ 109.99.

Steve Jobs Apple

In its website, calling In Icons 12-inch tall action figure was created as a tribute to the late sparking a post-PC era. "To honor the great American icon and visionary Steve Jobs," wrote In Icons.

In action figures, Steve Jobs appeared typical, with polo neck black, jeans, and his round glasses. A number of realistic accessories also will be accompanied in the sales department. There are New Balance shoes, jeans, three pairs of hands (which even with a wedding ring), whole apples and apple bitten, chairs, as well as the background or backdrop reading "One more thing .." But the sales package is not accompanied by a replica of the iPhone or iPad.

Google TV versus Apple iTV

GoogleTV

This time, Google and Apple is now preparing to fight back in control of the television settings. Previously, Apple and Google fought in the smartphone market dominance.

As quoted from Guardian, January 7, 2012, the South Korean company LG, at next week will reveal their first smart TV, the Internet connection that uses the Android interface. While its competitors, namely Samsung, will produce for the first time, the TV by using Google's software this year.

Previously, Sony and Vizio already has a television device model and Google's Android, and has announced plans to launch the product. Google's own hope that this effort can defeat the plan the launch of Apple's iTV.

Apple iTV

As is known, Apple has been incarnated as a giant in the music industry and mobile phones has evolved into the television industry. iPhone maker is staying will compete with Google in providing a new way of watching television.

According to IMS Research, the growth of the Internet connection on the TV world market is expected to almost double, from U.S. $ 68 billion in 2011, to U.S. $ 122 billion in 2016.

TV LG Android itself will be launched at the Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. It allows the owner to simultaneously watch the program, while searching the internet and communicate with friends through social networks, like Facebook.

With an interface similar to the look of Android on the smartphone, viewers will see a set of applications on their screen from various content providers. Google says it has had 150 applications for this TV service.

google tv versus apple tv

"Google TV brings a new entertainment and innovation of the web to the TV and the team we are pleased to bring more Google TV products to more people, this device will be present in many countries in 2012," said Mickey Kim, Head of Google TV Partnerships, Asia Pacific.

In addition, the Google TV service allows users to purchase a program from Amazon. But unfortunately, the boycott of American television stations.

Google TV competitors, namely Apple's iTV, will have an LCD flat screen and WiFi connection. TV was controlled by Siri voice recognition technology, such as those installed on the iPhone 4S. Apple developed this TV to be controlled by gestures, like a wave.

iTV also have access to the iTunes store already has the choice of films and television shows. But the key to the success of these services exist in Apple's ability to negotiate with a provider impression that his business would likely be threatened by iTV.

"There will be a better product on the market this year," said Benedict Evans, an expert on digital TV from Enders Analysis. "But different disrupt the global TV industry by disrupting the music industry. We do not have the right tools or content that fits," he said.