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Samsung Beats Nokia in Handset Market in Q1

Apr 272012

According to the Institute of Analysis, Strategy Analytics, Samsung beat Nokia to the top position in the global handset market of smartphones in the world in the first quarter of 2012. According to Strategy Analytics, Samsung has managed to deliver 93.5 million mobile terminals in the first quarter of the year, being 36% more than the first two months of 2011. But Nokia has sold about 82.7 million units, a substantial figure, but insufficient to hold the first place among the world’s largest producers.

ZOTAC launches ZBOX nano XS AD11 Plus in India

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Apr 112012

ZBOX nano XS is one of the latest solutions from Zotac. It is characterized by a nettop measures particularly reduced, which are best appreciated when space is scarce. The ZOTAC ZBOX nano XS AD11 Plus is the world’s smallest PC capable of delivering a rich high-definition desktop computing experience.

China Telecom to sell iPhones; China Mobile still months away

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Feb 212012

Apple Inc has signed with China Telecom to sell its iPhone in China from next month as it looks to boost its flagging share of the world’s biggest mobile phone market.

While Apple has now signed up with two of China’s big three carriers, the biggest, China Mobile Ltd, with more than 600 million subscribers, doesn’t yet have compatible technology.

Verizon reverses on $2 fee for one-time payments

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Dec 312011

After a customer backlash, Verizon Wireless on Friday dropped a plan to start charging $2 for every payment subscribers make over the phone or online with their credit or debit cards.

In a statement on its website Friday, the company said “customer feedback” prompted the decision to drop the “convenience fee” it wanted to introduce on Jan. 15.

Philips Vital Signs Camera app measures heart rate using iPad 2 camera

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Nov 172011

The Vital Signs Camera App of Philips measures your heart rate and breathing rate remotely, simply using the iPad 2 camera. This breakthrough technology allows you to measure your vital signs in an easy and unobtrusive way. The App can be downloaded from the App Store.

Nokia Windows tablet coming in mid-2012: Report

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Nov 162011

Gradually, Nokia executives spread the idea that the manufacturer will enter the market of touch pads with Windows 8. Cellphone maker Nokia plans to launch a tablet that runs on Microsoft’s Windows operating system in the summer of 2012, the head of Nokia France told Les Echos newspaper in an interview published on Wednesday.

Apple Orders Total Recall on 1st Gen iPod Nano

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Nov 122011

Apple has decided to recall its portable first-generation iPod nano, because of overheating issue. Apple has announced the iPod nano (1st Generation) Replacement Program. The company says it’s discovered, “in very rare cases,” that the battery in the iPod nano (1st generation) may overheat and pose a safety risk. Affected iPod nanos were sold between September 2005 and December 2006.

Pioneer DreamBook R7 Rugged Android Tablet

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Nov 102011

The Australian brand Pioneer Computers has just launched a Android Based DreamBook R7 Rugged Tablet, a touch pad for enhanced that can be used in industrial environments or outdoors. This gadget is ideal for outdoor use that waterproof, dust resistant, rugged and tough design.

Samsung launches Galaxy Note at Rs 34,990

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Nov 022011

Samsung unleashed its highly anticipated tablet cum smartphone device in the Indian markets today. Samsung has launched their new Android smartphone device, the Samsung Galaxy Note. Samsung’s 5.3 inch display based Galaxy Note smartphone tablet launches in India for a price tag of Rs 34,990.

HP Wants Windows 8 Tablets, Dell Joins

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Oct 172011

With the dominant presence of Apple and the launch of Amazon Kindle Fire, manufacturers of tablet stalled, awaiting the arrival of Windows 8 and its spread of digital tablets. HP and Dell have confirmed that they will be releasing Windows 8 based tablet computers in the 3rd quarter of 2012. HP and Dell choose the future Microsoft operating system. These two companies are moving in that direction because of the fierce competition in the Android arena.

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