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LG Planning Curved Display Smartphone, the G Flex, For November Launch

Samsung fever may be upon us, but their chief rival, LG Electronics, Inc., is not standing idle. According to a recent report from the Wall Street Journal, LG is preparing a Smartphone with a curved display and will likely unveil the device in November 2013. No solid leaks or image prototype yet, but WSJ (Wall Street Journal) has posted a sketch of the device that shows how much this LG’s new mobile, dubbed G Flex, will bend.

Expected Specifications of G Flex

A flexible display of this new Smartphone does not mean that it will be able to flex. Rather, the curved display will be set stationary. The curve will be vivid enough to fit comfortably around the user’s face but not so angular that it will look peculiar. The screen of the G Flex will be based on organic LED technology and the display would be slightly concave.

LG’s mobile business president told reporters at a media event: “We are trying to make phones differentiated from our rivals.”

It’s a busy time for LG Electronics Inc. Their plans aren’t finalized yet, but if all goes well the device should hit the competitive market next month. LG has just released its flagship G2 Smartphone. Google plans to launch an LG-built Nexus 5 in the next several weeks, according to a person familiar with the Nexus plans.

With Nexus 4, LG generated a bit of hype in the market. The Company is looking forward to generate more hype with a curved display Smartphone, dubbed G Flex.

Top Features of The New Apple OS – iOS7

According to Crimson Hexagon, a social media analysis firm, “If you feel that your entire twitter feed is tweeting about the new iPhone and iPad iOS7, you’re not alone. More than seven million tweets about this new operating system were sent in the 24 hours before and after the launch of the OS.”

The best things about the iOS7

Control Center: Apple’s new Control center makes the life of Apple users much easier. It serves as the hub for everything such as Wi-Fi on/Off, display brightness, Bluetooth, alarm clock, calculator, and music volume control.

Lock Screen: The lock screen is beautifully designed and significantly more faster-focused than in the past.

Wallpapers: The new operating system, iOS 7, has a slew of newbeautiful landscapes and wallpapers which fits the user’s preferences.

Weather App: The new weather App of Apple iOS7 comes with a lighter background and more interactive functionality. When it’s raining, small water drops appear on your screen and if it’s cloudy, you can see puffs of clouds.

Latest Ringtones: Apple has added new ringtones in iOS7 and some of them are actually good.

Open App Preview: By double clicking the home button, you will be able to view all applications and web pages.

For those devoted Apple-product consumers who are tired of being left behind technologically, the new iOS is a welcome sight. This new iOS 7 gives Apple users a more comfortable and attractive look for their smartphones.

Aio Wireless Available Soon For All U.S. Customers

Aio Wireless is a prepaid wireless service provider, which is currently available to customers in Florida, Texas and the Metro-Atlanta area. Aio wireless’ unmatched service with no minimum contract is scheduled to be available to all U.S. customers starting September of 2013. According to Jennifer Van Buskirk, president of Aio Wireless, “We want to make it easy for consumers almost anywhere in the U.S. to get great value in their wireless service, with the network coverage and experience they deserve, and devices they can be proud to own.”

This prepaid wireless service provider makes wireless service easy with a friendly in-store and online experience for U.S. customers.

Aio Wireless – 3 Plans include:

Unlimited talk
Unlimited Text
Data

Aio Wireless enables U.S. customers to bring their own device to an Aio store for activation on the Aio network or activate online at www.aiowireless.com. Aio customers also have the option to choose from a selection of smartphones, tablets, and feature phones from Samsung, Nokia, ZTE and others.

Aio’s plan pricing includes applicable state and local taxes, and fees. Each unlimited talk & text plan includes a pre-established amount of high-speed-data access, and service is subject to Aio’s terms and conditions of service and Unreasonable Use Policy. Coverage and services are not available everywhere. For more information, visit at http://engt.co/1dvPSbn

Apple iPhone 5S – 5 New Features to Expect

The closer we get to 10^th of September 2013, the more information we find about iPhone 5S surfacing on the internet. According to reports, Apple is expected to announce an iPhone 5S model with a massive storage capacity of 128GB. This new version of iPhone – iPhone 5S is comprised of amazing features that deserves your attention.

Expected Features

iPhone 5S – More Colors:

At present, the iPhone essentially comes in black and white shades, but this new version will be available in a gold color.

Camera

The iPhone 5S will have a 12-megapixel camera sensor. Interestingly, it would not use the same Sony sensor that is used in Galaxy S4.

NFC

NFC (Near-field communication) is one of the important features of the iPhone 5S.

An IGZO Screen

The main benefit of this screen is its lower power consumption, which could result in significantly better battery life.

A Quad-core CPU with more RAM

The iPhone 5S will use the same processor architecture as the iPhone 5 – with an Apple A6 chipset. RAM will reportedly be doubled from 1GB to 2GB and the iPhone 5S’s GPU will be a PowerVR SGX544MP4 chip.

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HTC Finally Announces the ‘HTC One Mini’

After a long stream of rumors, HTC announced the ‘HTC One Mini’ Smartphone with a 4.3-inch screen and a 1.4GHz Processer. This portable device features a dual core processor, 16GB of storage, and the HTC UltraPixel camera. It is just a touch bigger than the iPhone5, at 132mm x 63.2mm x 9.3mm in size. Viewing angles are perfect making it great for watching movies. The front of the phone provides a 1.6 megapixel, 720p video capable unit.

Specifications of the HTC One Mini

Operating System: Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean with HTC Sense
Screen: 4.3-inch, HD 720p, 341ppi
Dimensions, Weight: 132 x 63.2 x 9.25mm, 122g
RAM: 1GB DDR2
Processor: Qualcomm Snapdragon 400, dual-core, 1.4GHz
Micro SIM availability
Camera: HTC UltraPixel Camera, BSI sensor, Pixel size 2.0 μm, Sensor size 1/3″

HTC made a big song and dance about the low-light performance camera on the One, but they have been quiet about the snappers that are included in the One Mini. It’s not clear whether we’ll see the UltraPixel shenanigans again, or if the Taiwanese firm decides to return to the more conventional megapixel setup but, apparently the One Mini will be quite capable with its rear camera. For more information visit http://on.mash.to/17n7eAo

Samsung Galaxy S4 Active – Water & Dust Resistant Phone

After weeks of rumors, Samsung has finally launched a rugged version of its flagship Smartphone the Galaxy S4, known as “Samsung Galaxy S4 Active.” The Smartphone is dust & water resistant with IP67 certification, and can be submerged in water up to 30 minutes at a depth of 1 meter. It comes with a water-resistant earphone jack and possesses “Aqua Mode (you can take picture underwater)” feature.

Feature of Samsung Galaxy S4 Active:

Dust and water resistant Phone
Shortcut keys
Aqua mode for camera
Powered by 1.9 GHz quad-core processor
2GB of RAM
16GB of Internal memory
5 inch full HD TFT LCD screen

The ruggedness of Samsung Galaxy S4 Active makes it a slightly bigger phone than the original Galaxy S4. It’s taller, slightly wider and just over 20g heavier.

The phone runs the 4.2 “Jelly Bean” version of Android, which is skinned with Samsung’s TouchWIZ UI. It also borrows smart features from the Samsung Galaxy S4 including:

Samsung Smart Pause
Air View
Air Gesture
S health

The phone also features Group Play to share music, photos, documents and games together and across various devices including Galaxy S4, Galaxy S4 mini, Galaxy Mega 6.3 and Galaxy Mega 5.8. It also features several camera tricks that Samsung first introduced with the Galaxy S4. For more information visit http://bit.ly/16JyeOi

Sony Announces Xperia ZR – Waterproof Smart Phone

Sony unveils a waterproof smart phone Xperia ZR that allows underwater photography down to 5 feet of depth. Just like Xperia Z, this new smart phone Xperia ZR is waterproof and dust-resistant. This Smartphone can survive underwater for 30 minutes and can take pictures and full HD videos with a 13-megapixel camera. Its dedicated camera key also allows you to take a shot even if the phone is locked.

Technical specifications:
1.5 GHz Qualcomm APQ8064 quad-core processor with an MDM9215 modem.
Dimensions: 131.3 x 67.3 x 10.5 mm
2 GB RAM
Screen – 4.6” display with a resolution of 1280×720 pixels.
13 MP camera with 16x digital zoom and Exmor RS technology

Features of Xperia ZR:

Durable design: This device can be a perfect companion in and out of the water. Combined with a dedicated camera key, the waterproof capabilities let you shoot videos in Full HD, capturing the sharpest visuals. Xperia ZR also features Battery STAMINA mode, which improves the standby time by automatically shutting down battery draining apps.

Outstanding viewing experience: The super-sharp 4.6’’ HD reality display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine 2 uses the contrast enhancement technology from Sony’s range of BRAVIA TVs. Xperia ZR’s OptiContrast panel lessens reflections and provides clearer viewing, even in sunlight, and creates a flawless black surface when the phone is turned off.

Smart stereo Bluetooth headset: Complementing the Xperia ZR is the new smart stereo Bluetooth headset. The stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH50 is an advanced, app-enabled wireless headset built-in FM radio, OLED display and one-touch connection for wireless audio streaming. Just touch the Xperia ZR once to the headset to instantly pair the devices with NFC technology and start listening music.
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iPad Hassle-Free Remote Desktop Apps

In the App Store, remote desktop apps are considered to be a very popular category. If looking for hassle-free set up, check out the ones I’ve listed below, which are all free and can connect to your desktop computer with the least amount of hassles.

Team Viewer: This does a solid job of connecting a responsive interface with your desktop. It also contains various signature features which are designed to appeal your business such as communication using VOIP, video, chat, and teleconferencing, file transfer and remote printing, and support for firewalls and routers.

PocketCloud: PocketCloud is a remote desktop that lets you sign in with a Google account which eliminates having to go through the highly infuriating process of creating another online account. This app will take some time to download the desktop components but is worth the wait. You can access your files, pictures, applications, and games remotely on any device you have like a PC, MAC, iPad, iPhone, or Android device.

Splashtop: It’s the most recognizable name when it comes to remote connectivity. You can view and edit files remotely without downloading them, operate your applications from the remote device, stream your music or videos, and play your games.

LogMeIn: offers a hassle-free path to connecting your computer remotely. There’s a robust file storage system that allows for copying and sharing folders and files among computers or other connected devices. The interface allows you to drag and drop multiple documents or folders and move them where you wish among your devices. Additionally, LogMeIn has a Pro service that’s tiered to connecting up to 25 computers or tablets within a company. Prices begin at $69.95 per device, but drops as low as $39.96 depending on how many devices you connect. For more information, Visit http://bit.ly/17AFk4p

Are you a Keyboard Lover? QWERTY Comes to BlackBerry 10!

In the modern age of touchscreen technology such as iPhone and the iPad, are keyboards still relevant? The answer could prove essential to its future. BlackBerry Q10 is a smartphone with a physical key board that people can buy today! Q10 is a stunning piece of hardware with state of the art smartphone technology, which the keyboard connects with in such very important ways. Every keyboard lover will definitely enjoy and take advantage of the BlackBerry Q10.

The design of the BB Q10 looks exactly like a classic BlackBerry, but more convenient and smooth to use. If we talk about older BB mobile phones, they worked well as a phone but quite frustrating when trying to run apps, surf the internet, etc.

Specification

The Q10’s square-shaped screen measures 3.1 inches diagonal with 720 x 720 resolution, giving it a pixel density of 328 pixels per inch (ppi), or roughly the same as the iPhone 5. The screen is an AMOLED display, BlackBerry’s first, though I didn’t find its brightness or contrast to be that impressive. It’s certainly a capable screen, but an iPhone 4S is more astonishing at maximum brightness. So was the Z10. On the inside, the Q10 packs a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, 2GB of RAM, 16GB of storage (which you can augment with a microSD card), radios for dual-band Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 4.0 and near-field communication, and 4G LTE connectivity — basically, the exact same capabilities as the Z10. It’s good to see BlackBerry didn’t scrimp. This phone is as much a flagship as its full-screen brother. For more information visit http://usat.ly/11Jclq6

BB Q10 is as good as BlackBerry’s old Curve models. It also brings back the ability to get extreme in your alert customizations. The first time you boot the device, this new model Q10 shows you how to gesture. It’s pretty basic.

AOptix – The First Biometric Scanning Tool for iPhone

Smartphones are the most acclaimed communication devices among the types of mobile phone. The bulk of smartphones nowadays let users access entertainment in various channels, be it audio or video. In other ways, smartphones have an individual potential to play digital music and video with only with few clicks on the keypad. The popularity of smartphones is growing rapidly, and because of functionality, it provides a new method for accessing the internet.

A new tool has been introduced for iPhone lovers – Biometric Scanning Tool

A California based tech company AOptix recently launched a tool that converts a regular iPhone into an intrepid biometrics-scanning tool. This wrap-around device turns your smartphone device (iPhone) into a portable iris, face, fingerprint and most importantly, voice scanner.

The hardware and software system, the first of its kind for the iPhone, is called AOptix Stratus, which comprises both the iOS app — which will cost $199 — and a wrap around device for an iPhone 4 or 4S. The app uses the iPhone camera to snap pictures of faces and record voices, while there’s an extra camera that does iris scanning and a small sensor to scan fingerprints. AOptix will also release a software development kit to its customers so they can customize the app to their own needs. In February, the Department of Defense paid AOptix $3 million to develop an enhanced solution using the tool, which launches today. The idea behind this system is to make biometrics recognition easier and mobile. Think of a border protection agency that could use iris recognition at an airport’s customs checkpoint, or a police or law enforcement agency that needs to verify identities on the go and can’t afford large, cumbersome hardware to do so.

Countries like India, where national ID programs are running to give every citizen a unique number somewhat linked to the biometric tool, could also be the target customers for making their services faster and hassle-free.