INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY (ALL TECHY INFORMATION): June 2012

Saturday 30 June 2012

HTC V1 Review.

HTC one is like small brother of the other HTC One series. It is a quite good looking and decent Smartphone. Its sights are firmly set on the android midrange.

PHTC V1

At first Sight I was Much surprised to see that Its outer look and I was completely in love with the look of that smartphone. It has a feel like HTC legend of old, but aside from a distinctive little curve at the bottom, It is a very different phone encased in a black casing,(like our review sample, supplied by 3, though it’s also available in grey or brown)metal and rubberised plastic, it has more processing power, a better (and bigger) screen, improved sound and of course the latest Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system and HTC 4.0 interface.

Design and Its Outer look:

It is a smaller than the other two smartphone of HTC One series, which is certainly a appeal to some to buy it. It has a long screen of 3.7 inches which is a quite good size and it is near same to Iphone 4G screen size after all, but the recent trend of the smartphone i.e wide screen like movie viewer are at the Top End of the smartphones market, Actually it looks quite petite. Still it provides a resoultion od 480×800 Pixales which looks very sharp and clear, like other HTC sensitive too.

As all of the HTC one series it also have a touch sensitive strip beneath the screen with standard android buttons, i.e Home , back, recent apps etc.

Performance:

It has a single core 1 GHz Processor with 512MHz RAM. It seems that it is quite far away from its elder brothers i.e HTC One X’s processor is quad core of 1.5GHz and perhaps due to busy OS it still take much time in open apps skimming through menus and browsing online. It delivered a fairly modest AnTuTu performance benchmark score of 2,599, putting it behind the LG Optimus L7 and Huawei Ascend G300.

It may have the latest version of HTC’s Sense interface, with its easy charm and handy widgets, but that doesn’t mean it’s the same version that you’ll find on the pricier HTCs. This pared-down version eschews some of the more powerful phones’ 3D graphics on the menu for instance. But while it looks a little flatter, it makes sense in terms of performance.

Cameras:

The lack of a front-facing camera means you don’t get Ice Cream Sandwich’s rather gimmicky Face Unlock feature either — no great loss — and there are less widgets and apps preloaded. While these cuts might drop the HTC One V from the very highest level, it’s still a very well-specced and capable phone, and compares well with other midrangers like the Samsung Galaxy Ace Plus or the Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray.

The five-megapixel camera comes with autofocus, a “smart” LED flash and a BSI sensor for enhancing low-light pics. It also has face detection and auto smile capture, which is supposed to take a snap as soon as it focuses on a smile — which seemed to work quite well, and understood the difference between a live subject and a photograph.

HTC has added a new image processing chip to its One series cameras, which has helped to raise it out of the photo doldrums but while picture quality isn’t bad, seeming to avoid the excessive colour saturation saw on the One S, it’s certainly not exceptional. It has 720p HD video recording capability though and while it’s not full HD, it does a decent enough job

Memory, sound and battery :

The 4GB of onboard memory is beefed up by a supplied 2GB microSD card, and you can of course add your own up to 32GB. Like its brethren, the One V also comes with a Dropbox deal offering 25GB of online storage for two years and you can use this to automatically sync any of your pics.

The One V also comes with Beats Audio technology, which means you get some seriously beefed up bass when you switch the audio processing on. Unfortunately, this time round you don’t get the distinctive BA headphones.

Battery-wise it held up pretty well, delivering a full day of fairly heavy use comfortably.

Conclusions:

Unlike most of the midrange android phones it provide the latest android ice cream sandwich straight out of the box. Add to the quality casing, beautiful interface, fine screen and an OK camera, and despite its rather sluggardly processor, you’ve got yourself a gem of a handset.

Specifications:

Software : Android 4.0.3 Ice Cream Sandwich

Processor : 1GHz Cortex-A5 Qualcomm MSM7227A Snapdragon

Memory slot : microSD

Display : 3.7in capacitive touch screen, 800×480 pixels

Connectivity : Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth v3.0

Ports : Micro USB, 3.5mm headphone jack

Camera : 5 megapixel with LED Flash, digital zoom, autofocus,geo-tagging, BSI sensor

Video

playback : MP4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX, Xvid

Audio playback : 3gp, .3g2, .mp4, .wmv, .avi

Radio : Yes

Battery : Li-ion 1500mAh

Size : 120x60x9mm

Weight : 115g

Microsoft Surface Vs iPad: Seven Challanges

The perceived success or failure of what was shown is obviously subjective, and comes down to whether or not you believe in what Microsoft is showing. Moreover, can Microsoft’s strategy with the Surface — and all Windows 8 tablets, for that matter — succeed in not just being a No. 2 to the iPad, but in being a true iPad rival?

Surface Vs iPad

As a user of both the iPad and previous Windows tablets, I think it comes down to these key points.

Keyboard/touch-pad productivity:

The Surface event spent a large amount of time on the Touch Cover and Type Cover, innovative Smart Cover-like accessories that have a soft or physical keyboard and, in the case of the Type Cover, a touch pad bonded to one side.

The iPad can support a wide variety of Bluetooth keyboards and cases like the similar Ultrathin Keyboard Cover, but no touch pad or mouse. That hampers the iPad’s utility as a true laptop replacement, but would Microsoft’s product make for a vastly improved experience? There’s a big difference between a good keyboard and touch pad and a bad one: many Netbooks weren’t great productivity tools for the same reason.

Apps:

Apple’s App Store gives access to every iPhone, iPod Touch, and iPad app, a catalog that leads the tablet pack. The iPad has also spawned a number of iPad-optimized Web sites and Web apps that work via Safari. Microsoft’s tablets take two tacks: the Windows RT versions only run Metro apps, while the Windows 8 tablets run older Windows applications as well. The Surface RT tablet needs to build a convincing catalog of apps, while for the Windows 8 tablet Microsoft needs to make sure that older applications are updated to run well on newer touch-driven software. Windows 7 tablets faced that same usability gulf when running pre-existing software, and the results often weren’t pretty.

Price:

That consumer-targeted Windows RT Surface tablet needs to be affordable, and cheaper than an iPad; or, better for the same price, if that can be accomplished. The Windows 8 Surface tablet has two challenges: competition with the iPad, and with ultrabooks. Many Windows ultrabooks cost as little as $799. Can the Surface compete at a reasonable price?

OS: Doing it all, versus doing some things well:

Apple’s iPads run iOS while MacBooks run OS X, and the two approach each other without meeting or sharing apps. The disadvantage is that an iPad can’t be a true Mac replacement. Windows 8 tablets are full-fledged computers capable of running both tablet apps and full computer applications. It remains to be seen whether Microsoft is ahead of the game or muddying the waters. Meanwhile, the Surface RT only runs apps, like the iPad.

Consumer/Pro split:

Apple’s been successful at making one line of iPads, with the only differences being 4G and storage. Microsoft’s twin set of tablets — one with beefier specs and full Windows compatibility, the other more like an iPad — could fracture the decision-making process. Apple has MacBook Pros at higher prices and with more capabilities, but all MacBooks run the same type of OS; they don’t split it like the Surface does.

Hp-Envy

What about ultrabooks?

How do these tablets relate to the recent run of ever-improving Windows ultrabooks, especially when Microsoft is selling the Surface as a “PC that’s also a tablet”? Is there a coming showdown, or can Windows PCs support a myriad of new forms at once? The iPad coexists with the MacBook Air, but neither currently claims it’s doing the job of the other.

The screen:

The RT and Windows 8 Surface tablets shown off yesterday look like they’ll have different resolutions: one 720p-level, the other 1080p. The third-gen iPad has a far crisper Retina Display, although the iPad 2 still has a 720p-level screen. How long will it be before Microsoft tries an ultrahigh-res screen on the Surface, and what will it cost?

Okay, I said seven, but here’s an eighth to consider: will it be fun? The iPad has earned a place in homes because of how easy and fun it is to use. Microsoft hasn’t often been thought of as a “fun” company, although it’s had great success with the Xbox 360 and Kinect. Microsoft needs to harness some of that magic for the Surface, or be patient enough to find a way to get it into the Surface soon enough.

Bento 4 For iPad - Personal Data Base Reviews

Bento 4 iPad

Bento 4 for iPad is the redesigned, reinvented and revolutionary new version of the leading personal database app for iPad. Organize contacts, track projects, plan events, and manage lists – the fast and easy way!

What’s New in Version 4.0.0Bento 4 for iPad has been reinvented from the ground up and includes numerous innovations that have never been seen in any iPad app before!

- Powerful Drag and Drop Design Tools– Form view, Table view, Split view and Full Screen view– 40 New Themes– Direct Access to the Bento Template Exchange– Highlighted Searching– Multi-Field Sorting– Records Slider– Create Encrypted Fields, Simple Lists, GPS Location Fields, Calculation Fields– Email Library Data in .CSV formatTOP 10 USES:- Organize contacts and clients– Track projects and deadlines– Plan special events and parties– Manage lists of to-do items– Manage lists of things and collections– Track products and inventory– Track billable hours and expenses– Organize music, movies and photos– Store passwords and login details– Sync with Bento (Mac) – optional

TOP FEATURES:

– Comes with 25 ready-to-use database templates that can be easily customized for whatever you need to organize, or download even more from the Bento Template Exchange – all for free.

– Design your own personal iPad database app from scratch using powerful form design tools that are drag and drop easy.

– Choose from a variety of beautiful themes to add coordinated colors, backgrounds, fonts and shading to make your information easier to view, search and edit.

– Bring important information together on one screen so you can organize contacts, track projects, plan events and manage lists of just about anything in a single iPad app.

– Organize virtually any type of information. Bento stores more than 20 different types of data, including text, numbers, dates, times, durations, ratings, addresses, images, GPS locations, encrypted data, voice memos, calculations, check boxes, choices, and more.

– Add formulas and calculations with a few taps. See summary stats for each column, including counts, sums, averages, maximum values, and minimum value – without typing any formulas.

– Get easy and accurate data entry using pop-up choice lists, check boxes, and more.

– Scroll through your table with a simple swipe up, down or across, and sort with a tap.

– Create collections that group information into subsets – just like Playlists in iTunes.

– Use as a standalone app or synchronize with Bento 4.1 (Mac), sold separately at http://store.filemaker.com and the Mac App Store. If you’re already using Bento (Mac),download the free update to Bento 4.1 (Mac) at www.filemaker.com/support/downloads

NOTES:

– Bento 4 for iPad requires iOS 5.

– Synchronization with Bento (Mac) desktop software requires Bento 4.1 (Mac), and a Wi-Fi wireless connection.

– Data stored in Bento 1 for iPad is moved to Bento 4 for iPad.

– iPad Contacts app data and/or Mac OS X Address Book data will be imported into a Bento Contacts library and disconnected from the source application.

– Mac OS X iCal data will not be imported into Bento 4 for iPad.

– Events and tasks from iCal are not accessible in Bento 4 for iPad.

– Images from iPhoto are not accessible in Bento 4 for iPad library but are accessible via Bento Media fields.

– Bento for iPad may not support large databases created in Bento (Mac) due to device memory limitations. Please see details at http://www.filemaker.com/bikb.

– Bento for iPad runs in English, French, Italian, German, Spanish, Dutch, Simplified Chinese and Japanese.

Google Has Launched "Google Offer" iPhone App

Google has launched “Google Offer” Iphone app. This service will deliver groupon-style as well as coupon-style saving.

Google Offer iPhone App

On Google‘s official blog Its features are: This App Includes:

Instant savings, just around the corner:

Quickly discover offers near you in map view or search for deals by category to easily find the right deal for you.

See & use the deals you want, when you want them:

All of your purchased and saved offers are tracked in “My Offers,” for easy access from your iPhone or online.

Savings made simple:

Instantly redeem most offers with your iPhone, without having to print vouchers.

Never miss a great deal:

Get notifications when new deals are available or when a deal that you’ve purchased or saved is about to expire.

For the time Being “Google offer” is only available just for USA.To download it Free click here

This app is available for the following US cities:

Atlanta, Austin, Baltimore, Boston,Brooklyn, Charlotte, Chicago, Columbus, Dallas, Denver, Detroit, Fort Worth, Houston, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Long Beach, Los Angeles, Miami, Milwaukee, Minneapolis, NYC, Philadelphia, Phoenix, Pittsburgh, Portland, Oakland / East Bay, Oklahoma City, Omaha, Orlando, Sacramento, Salt Lake City, San Antonio, San Diego, San Francisco, San Jose, Seattle, St. Paul, St. Louis, Tampa and Washington D.C.

Apple Has Released A New Thunder Bolt Software Update 1.2.1

Mac Book Pro

About 2 days before Apple has released a new software update for Thunderbolt 1.2.1 for Macs having thunderbolt ports. Apple has added support for the new thunderbolt to gigabit Ethernet adapter. The update has size 529 KB and require OS X loin 10.7.4 and it can be downloaded from apple update centre.

About Thunder Bolt Software 1.2.1:

Adds support for the Apple Thunderbolt to Gigabit Ethernet Adapter.

The update is a replacement for Thunderbolt Software Update 1.2, which was released last week but was pulled by Apple after users reported boot failures upon installing the update. Apple has posted a support article addressing the issue with instructions on how to resolve the boot problems.

Apple New Mac-Book Pro With Retina Display

The New apple Mac book pro will have Retina Display Feature. Apple Inc. have displayed the new mac book pro in their latest video on YouTube, in which the have told that:

Mac-Book Pro With Retina Display

**“Stunning Retina display. All-flash architecture. Incredibly thin and light design. It’s a whole new vision for the notebook. ”**

Android Shakes Hands With Linux Ubuntu

Linux and android has always had a fan following, due to both are smart and much stable. For those who enjoy the ability to customize both platforms, having the best of both worlds is on its way. As some of us know that ubuntu had offered ubuntu on smartphone. Now this is the time when android and accepted the canonical to offer ubuntu on smartphone and that will be resealed throughout the year. Now Linux lovers will be able to connect their smartphone to display and utilize ubuntu desktop easily from their phones.

Android Ubuntu

Now The Question Arises That How Does It Will Work:

As smartphones have geared toward offering users the ability to be mobile and productive, the new marriage between Android and Ubuntu will offer the same. As a smartphone, the handhelds will still run the Android OS and you will still have all the apps you are used to, the features that has made Android popular and you won’t see much of a difference. Once you plug your phone into a monitor and keyboard however, Linux kicks in and gives the user a fully functioning Ubuntu desktop with all the productivity apps they will need.

The best part is the sharing between the two operating systems. Any documents created or edited on the Android system will be shared with Ubuntu and vice versa. This allows users to carry a Linux PC in their pockets while still utilizing all their favorite Android apps, games, and tools. To get a better idea of how it works, image a dual booting PC running Windows and Linux, the phone will operate the same way and give the user the functionality needed on both systems.

The Feature Of This Feature On Smartphone In My Point Of View:

Canonical isn’t stopping at just Android smartphones, they plan to expand. They are also working on releasing a version of Ubuntu for Android tablets as well. The premise behind the project is to simplify business and offer solutions to those companies that are currently managing multiple devices. For instance companies that are managing company issued smartphones as well as laptops will be able to manage only one device as users will be able to turn their smartphones into a PC when needed.

Ubuntu is expected to be preloaded on many of the phones being released in 2012, however no phone manufacturers have been mentioned. A demo online showed Ubuntu being run on the Motorola Atrix 2, and it seemed to offer everything promised, except speed. As mobile processors increase in speed, this may be an easy fix, along with increased speed on wireless networks.

Those smartphone “tweakers”, Linux lovers, and open-source supporters are looking forwardto the release of the mobile Ubuntu kernel and the ability to play with it. As with all Linux distros, there is talk that the common user will be able to download Ubuntu for mobile and install it on their own phones however Canonical is concentrating more on getting manufacturers on boardthan releasing a download. Only time will tell as to the abilities of this dual booting smartphone, but it is definitely a step in the right direction for mobile computing.

Friday 29 June 2012

Samsung Galaxy S3 Full Reviews

The Samsung galaxy s 3 is android phone for which the whole world is waiting for, it is the android phone of the moment, many folks were excited to watch this phone to hit store shelves. Now the time came that this phone will be at the stores shelves soon, and they won’t be disappointed by this phone.

Samsung Galaxy S3

The stellar software features with a beautiful display and the specs that can compete any other android phone in the market, like HTC, Apple Iphone etc.The Physical look of the phone is not that much as compare to S 2, Plastic case it bit chintzy, But generally this phone is the best of the best.

Features:

4.8-inch 720×1280 Super AMOLED display

Android 4.0.4 Ice Cream Sandwich

Samsung’s TouchWiz overlay

S-Beam/NFC

2GB of RAM

1.5GHz dual-core processor

8MP rear camera (1080p video capture)

1.9MP front camera

4G LTE at available carriers

MSRP: 16GB is $199 approx, 32GB is $249 approx

Pros:

Tons of cool software like S-Beam and Buddy Photo Share

Beautiful, large display

Solid battery life

Cons:

The plastic feels cheap and grabs prints

TouchWiz is heavy and ugly