Lumia 2020, Second Tablet from Nokia with 8-inch screen is reportedly Release April 2014

The first tablet from Nokia, the Lumia 2520 introduced some time ago. And according to information obtained by Digitimes and quoted from Slashgear, the Finnish company is preparing a tablet with code name both Illusionist.

The tablet is also rumored to be having the name Lumia 2020. Unlike the Lumia 2520, this tablet has a smaller screen size, which is 8 inches. And this tablet also offers a specification that is not less when compared to Lumia 2520.

Other news of Indomobile revealed that the tablet is going to put Windows OS RT 8.1, as seen in the Lumia 2520. Inside are 800 quad-core Snapdragon processor and 2GB of RAM. Regarding the launch itself, the Nokia tablet is rumored to be released in April 2014.

Source: Lumia 2020, Second Tablet from Nokia with 8-inch screen is reportedly Release April 2014

Smartphone Alcatel Rumored Idol X+ will present with True Octa Core MediaTek Processor

Zopo China Mobile became the first brand in the use of true octa -core processors. And other manufacturers began flocking seems to wear the eight-core processor. One of them is Alcatel Idol X+.

According to news reported by the GSM Insider, this smartphone comes in China by using the TCL brand. And they have teamed up with online retailer JD.com for the smartphone market in the Chinese market.

This phone will come with MediaTek Octa Core processor 2GB of RAM fitted. The next specification , there is a 5 -inch Full HD screen , 16GB of internal memory as well as a 13MP main camera on the back .

MediaTek processor usage on mobile phones is known from a few leaked pictures circulating on the internet. In the picture, there appears MediaTek logo on the back of the phone. Furthermore, based on the image of this phone also has a thin bezel size. Unfortunately not yet known when this phone will be officially introduced by Alcatel.

Source: Smartphone Alcatel Rumored Idol X+ will present with True Octa Core MediaTek Processor

iOS Core Mobile Successfully Embedded on Nokia N900

Still remember the first and last Nokia smartphone that uses Meego OS? Yup, the mobile phone is the Nokia N900. There is a word that is quite interesting and surprising the associated phone. Namely the possibility of this smartphone uses Apple’s IOS operating system.

Is a developer known as Winocm successfully pinned XNU kernel on the N900 smartphone. XNU kernel itself is the base used to make the OS X and iOS. By embedding the kernel, then do not rule out the development of the future there will be a N900 which uses iOS.

But that is done by Winocm still an early stage. The developers managed to embed the core of the Apple operating system without any user interface feature. And the embedded software also does not have the function of an operating system.

It also does not indicate the likelihood of Apple to license iOS to other manufacturers, because iOS is not an open source software. However this is done by proving Winocm about the possibility of it.

 

Source: iOS Core Mobile Successfully Embedded on Nokia N900

Instagram Reportedly will Delivers Messaging Features

More recently, Facebook has reportedly expressed interest in acquiring Snapchat. In fact they have bid 3 billion USD, and has been rejected by Snapchat. And to cover his disappointment, they seem to prefer to float the new features in Instagram.

The new feature is added messaging features in the new application available on Windows Phone. With this feature, the Instagram users can interact directly within the application.

The feature also allows users to send each other messages. In addition, users can reportedly Instagram also sends a message to a group or term group messaging. This feature is also reportedly ready formally introduced in the latest update. Odds are, Instagram will provide an update at the end of this year.

Source: Instagram Reportedly will Delivers Messaging Features

Lenovo Flex 10 Officially Introduced with Touch Screen and Intel-Based Processors Bay Trail

Notebook Flex series with 10-inch screen into the latest products from Lenovo. This product became the Flex notebook Lenovo’s smallest screen. Previously, they had been introduced Lenovo Lenovo Flex 15 and Flex 14. And judging from its design, this notebook also has similarities with the Lenovo A10 Android laptop.

Lenovo’s Flex 10 was not only the Flex series notebooks with the smallest screen. However, this notebook also became the first in the series Flex with Intel-based processors Bay Trail. There are four options given the processor N2805 Intel Celeron dual-core 1.46 GHz (4.3W TDP), Intel N2810 dual-core Celeron 2 GHz (7.5W TDP), N2910 Intel Celeron 1.6 GHz quad-core (7.5W TDP) and intel N3510 Pentium 2 GHz quad-core (7.5W TDP).

Like the other Flex series, this notebook also comes with a convertible design. 10.1 inch touch screen can be folded into his back up to more than 270 degrees. The touch screen can be used to maximize the use of the Windows 8.1 OS.

Other specifications, the notebook with an Intel Celeron processor only supports up to 2GB of RAM. Meanwhile, for the Pentium series can support higher RAM, up to 4GB. In addition, thanks to the low-power processor, this notebook also offers a 3-cell battery that can last for 4 hours.

Source: Lenovo Flex 10 Officially Introduced with Touch Screen and Intel-Based Processors Bay Trail

GreenOrange NX, Handphone Cina dengan Layar 5.5 Inci Full HD, Prosesor Octa Core serta OS Aliyun GreenOrange NX, China Mobile with 5.5-inch Full HD screen, Octa Core processor and OS Aliyun

The existence of octa-core processor from MediaTek makes Chinese mobile phone manufacturers to introduce their products in droves. Interestingly, not only Android smartphone that comes with the processor, but also a smartphone with Aliyun platform developed by Alibaba named GreenOrange NX.

Aliyun smartphone comes with MediaTek MT6592 processor 1.7GHz octa core. This smartphone also comes with a screen measuring 5.5 inch IPS Full HD. At the rear, there is a 13MP camera with a 5MP secondary camera. Furthermore, there is also a RAM capacity of 2GB. A specification that is common on high-end Android smartphone instead?

GreenOrange NX comes with MyUI 2.0 based on Aliyun OS 2.3. Aliyun operating system itself is a Linux-based OS and has some similarities with Android. This mobile phone supports GSM, WCDMA and TD-SCDMA network and can be used using the China Mobile’s and China Unicom. Regarding the price, this phone is set at 2699 yuan.

Source: GreenOrange NX, Handphone Cina dengan Layar 5.5 Inci Full HD, Prosesor Octa Core serta OS Aliyun GreenOrange NX, China Mobile with 5.5-inch Full HD screen, Octa Core processor and OS Aliyun

Microsoft Interested to Buy Winamp from AOL?

Yesterday’s official announcement appears as the owner of AOL Winamp which it will be shut down on December 20 next. But the plan could be canceled, because Microsoft reportedly have an interest to buy Winamp from AOL.

Quoted from Pocket-lint, Microsoft is reportedly in talks with AOL regarding this matter. But TechCrunch revealed that talks are not related to the purchase Winamp entering the final stages, especially related to the issue price to be paid by Microsoft.

This news also led to speculation about the resurrection Winamp before official funeral procession made. Along with the purchase of Winamp, Microsoft is also reportedly interested in acquiring Shoutcast, streaming service developed by Nullsoft and also currently owned by AOL.

There is no information on the reasons for Microsoft to purchase the Winamp. Microsoft could just use the feature in Winamp owned his own service like Xbox Music or develop it independently.

Source: Microsoft Interested to Buy Winamp from AOL?

Leica X2 Gagosian Edition Officially Introduced, Only 100 Units Worldwide

From the legendary German camera manufacturer Leica has just released a new camera that is sold with a very limited amount. The camera is Lieca X2 Gagosian Edition which is the result of collaboration with Gagosian Gallery Leica. Camera is produced only 100 units.

Gagosian X2′s camera has a unique design, inspired by the expressionism style paintings with a body made of metal. This camera body is wrapped with a white leather covered by black paint expressionist style.

Leica X2 Gagosian has the same specs as the usual Leica X2. Among these is a 16.5MP CMOS sensor APS-C equipped with Elmarit 24mm f/2.8 ASPH lens. This camera has a focus ranging from 30cm to infinity. While the ISO sensitivity can be increased up to 12500.

This camera was sold with a very limited amount, which is only 100 units. As a device that is sold on a limited basis, the price is also very expensive. Leica camera is set at a price of 2999 USD. Interested in this camera?

Source: Leica X2 Gagosian Edition Officially Introduced, Only 100 Units Worldwide

Nokia Investors Approve Acquisition 7.2 Billion USD by Microsoft

Coming to the turn of the year, the acquisition of mobile devices and services division Nokia began entering the final stages. And now, the shareholders in the Finnish company had already given the green light related to the acquisition process involving the funding of the USD 7.2 billion.

The decision was taken in a voting process involving shareholders in Nokia. The result, as many as 99.7 percent of investors are present in the voting process approved the acquisitions made by Microsoft. The number also represents four fifths of the total shareholder Nokia.

Despite having obtained the approval of the shareholders, the acquisition process is still not finished. Microsoft party must also obtain approval from the regulator. Some time ago, Microsoft also has filed for approval of the acquisition of the European Union regulators. And now awaiting the results of that process.

This process also involves the acquisition of Nokia’s smartphone patents and HERE are non – exclusive by Microsoft for 10 years. Nokia any party can actually get back into the smartphone market. However this can only be done by 2016.

Source: Nokia Investors Approve Acquisition 7.2 Billion USD by Microsoft

Rumor - One of Factory Foxconn Stops Production Activity to iPhone 5C

iPhone 5C predicted by Apple as a product intended for the middle segment . But in reality , consumers are reluctant to use a smartphone this colorful design . Even now one of the Foxconn factory reportedly no longer produce the iPhone 5C .

At first , Foxconn factories located in Zhengzhou , China reportedly cut production of 50 thousand iPhone 5C per hours be only 8 thousand units per day . But a recent report that quoted from GSM Arena revealed that the factory is no longer fully producing iPhone 5C . Instead , this converted mill functioned to produce the iPhone 5S .

News of the sluggish iPhone sales 5C level is already quite a long time to grow. In October yesterday , Digitimes said that Apple has had to cut production of iPhone 5C . The cuts even reached 50 percent . This is done because of lack of market demand .

Even so , the fact that Apple’s financial condition is less disturbed by the lack of demand for the iPhone 5C . Especially when the iPhone 5S has very high appeal in the eyes of the lovers of Apple products .

Source: Rumor - One of Factory Foxconn Stops Production Activity to iPhone 5C

Taiwan Government Advises HTC More Focus for Middle-Low Segment

HTC smartphones aimed at the high end segment of the HTC has a pretty good popularity . The rest , the other high end products do not have HTC’s good performance in the market . It also attracted the attention of the Taiwanese government , especially the Ministry of Finance .

In a statement quoted by Phonearena , Taiwan’s Ministry of Finance to see that HTC’s high end devices like the HTC mini , HTC and HTC Butterfly S Max is not so sold on the market . As a result , in the third quarter of 2013 , HTC had to bear the loss . They also assume that the conditions of the high end market is currently in a state of saturated and dominated by smartphones like the Galaxy S4 and iPhone 5S .

Therefore , the Ministry of Finance also suggested that HTC be more active in launching products aimed at the middle to lower segments . In this case the model is Desire . With the increased focus on the second segment of the market , the Taiwanese government believes that HTC will be able to obtain better performance in the fourth quarter .

Source: Taiwan Government Advises HTC More Focus for Middle-Low Segment

ZTE will release Windows Phone Smartphones in 2014

2014 clearly big changes in Windows Phone smartphone market. The big change, of course, is related to body joining Nokia Microsoft. But it was not making Windows Phone manufacturers other companies withdrew from the market.

Chinese technology company, ZTE reveals that they have a commitment to continue to compete in the smartphone market segment of Windows Phone. This was disclosed by the Executive VP of ZTE, He Shiyou told the Financial Times that quoted from Softpedia.

ZTE itself is not new in Windows Phone smartphone segment. Previously, the China-based company has unveiled two Windows Phone smartphones, though somewhat less successful. The two smartphone and ZTE Tania is ZTE Orbit. Both did not run OS Windows Phone 8, but comes with an older version of WP 7.5.

Source: ZTE will release Windows Phone Smartphones in 2014

Samsung Ativ S, the First Smartphone Windows Phone 8 now has Receives Update GDR3

Nokia may only be a segment dominator in Windows Phone. But Nokia is not the first company to introduce Windows Phone 8 devices in the world. Instead of being first is Samsung with its Ativ S .

And now, after initially launching more than a year ago, this smartphone was starting to get GDR3 update from Samsung . After obtaining the updates, Ativ S will run Windows 8 OS version 8.0.10517.15. Samsung party will already be doing updates to the user Ativ S periodically.

This update also provides several new features to Ativ S. The new feature of which is the driving mode , the option to close the application from the screen multitasking / recent apps , using Wi-Fi for the new device settings , sharing internet via Bluetooth and others.

Samsung Ativ S was first introduced to the public in August 2012 ago. This smartphone comes with 4.8 -inch screen size and processor dual core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon . In addition, this smartphone is also equipped with 8MP camera on the back .

Source: Samsung Ativ S, the First Smartphone Windows Phone 8 now has Receives Update GDR3

Nokia Music will Present at the Android and iOS

Division of Nokia mobile devices and services will become the property of Microsoft in 2014 . According to rumors , Microsoft will shut down the service after the acquisition is completed . Other options , Microsoft will combine with Xbox Music service Nokia Music.

Although the middle in such conditions , it turns out Nokia still preparing the Nokia Music app for Android and iOS platforms . It is based on reports from the site that was launched from China Ctechcn Phonearena . Ctechcn reported that they had leaked the material in the form and appearance of the Nokia Music web app intended for another platform .

Currently , Nokia Music is a service provided by Nokia for Windows -based devices and Windows RT 8/8.1 . With the existence of this leak , the Finnish company will arrange the music for other platforms such as Mac , iOS and Android . Unfortunately there is no information about when it will be realized step by Nokia .

Nokia Music is a service that Nokia launched as a challenge to Apple’s iTunes . With the Nokia Music , the Lumia smartphone users can enjoy a variety of songs from artists the world in a total of 43 countries .

Source: Nokia Music will Present at the Android and iOS

Huawei will launch Update to Android KitKat 4.4 Ascend P6 in January

List of recipients KitKat Android 4.4 update back increases. After Sony revealed his list of smartphones that will receive the updated Android 4.4 KitKat, Huawei now turn to do the same.

The China-based company also revealed that they would provide an update to Android 4.4 smartphone Ascend KitKat P6. The provision also would update they did in January 2014. Announcements regarding the provision of such updates they do through the company’s official Weibo account.

Currently, Huawei Ascend P6 sold into the market using the Android Jelly Bean OS 4.2.2. Given this announcement, the Ascend P6 users will not gain experience using Jelly Bean Android 4.3 and directly to the KitKat 4.4.

Huawei Ascend smartphone P6 is a label that had gained the world’s thinnest mobile phone with a thickness of just 6.2 millimeters. This smartphone uses a screen measuring 4.7 inches.

Source: Huawei will launch Update to Android KitKat 4.4 Ascend P6 in January

Twitter is now the Official Launch Video Vine Sharing Application on Windows Phone

Popular mobile applications has now started coming to Windows Phone platform. This time the application is a video sharing software belong to Twitter, the Vine. The app also now can be downloaded directly by the users of Windows Phone.

This application provides a means of sharing short six minute video taken using the front or rear camera. With the Vine, Windows Phone users can also check popular post or sorting out the existing channel. Additionally Vine Windows Phone is also equipped with features that enable it placed on the start screen.

In addition, Vine applications for Windows Phone comes with the integration of the camera lens. This feature also provides some interesting video retrieval by the users of Windows Phone.

Vine was first available on mobile platforms, namely iOS in early 2013. Furthermore, Twitter provides this application in mid-2013′s.

Source: Twitter is now the Official Launch Video Vine Sharing Application on Windows Phone

CyanogenMod Installer Now Available on Google Play Store, Install Custom ROM now be Done with Ease

The Android smartphone lovers can now slightly easier to modify his gadgets. Now, Android users can download the installer directly from the CyanogenMod Google Play Store. That way, the custom ROM installation steps can be done more easily.

 

 

This installer will help users to prepare Android smartphone device. This installer will direct CyanogenMod Android smartphone users in the debugging of ADB or move the file transfer protocol of MTP to PTP if needed. The rest, flash custom ROMs made ​​by desktop applications.

 

At the beginning of this release , CyanogenMod installer only supports 11 Android devices , the Nexus S , Galaxy Nexus , Nexus 4 , Nexus 7 , Nexus 10 , Samsung Galaxy S II , S3 , S4 , Note , Note II and the HTC one . On 11 such devices, custom ROM installation steps can be done more quickly because the process is automated. So you do not need to root or unlock the phone first.

Source: CyanogenMod Installer Now Available on Google Play Store, Install Custom ROM now be Done with Ease

Tizen Operating System Lite Will Focus on Cheap Smartphone segment with 256MB RAM

Low end of the smartphone market would seem to increasingly crowd. In this market, consumers can get a great selection of Android smartphones. Mobile Windows Phone Lumia 520 also gained success in this segment. Not to mention also ZTE Open that using OS Firefox.

 

 

And now, the operating system developed by Samsung with Intel, Tizen will also be targeting the same segment. Quoted from Ubergizmo, Samsung introduced Tizen OS Lite is intended for low-cost devices and could run well at a cell phone has 256MB of RAM.

In addition, the operating system Tizen Lite also supports smartphone with a screen that has a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels. Smartphone with operating system Tizen Lite also will have a minimum of 1GB of internal memory , and 512MB of which is used for the operating system Tizen Lite itself .

With a very minimal requirement, the mobile phone is based Tizen Lite was seemingly aimed at emerging markets. In addition to Tizen Lite, Samsung also introduced Tizen Mobile Full aimed at the mid -end and high-end.

Source: Tizen Operating System Lite Will Focus on Cheap Smartphone segment with 256MB RAM

Nokia will Provide HERE Maps Applications for Tizen Operating Systems

Samsung has officially announced the existence of his first Tizen-based devices. Although it is not a smartphone or tablet, but Samsung camera NX300M. In addition, there is also a Japanese company called Systena that have been released Tizen tablets specifically for developers.

And now, Nokia had just announced that they will provide support HERE Maps on the Tizen platform. This was expressed directly through the Twitter account @ HERE. Maps HERE to support the existence of this even led to speculation Tizen other. The speculation is the possibility of embedding HERE as the default maps and navigation services on Tizen.

HERE is built based on the technology of cloud computing, as on Google Maps. Data on the location as well as application services is stored on a remote server so that users can access it HERE with different types of platforms.

Source: Nokia will Provide HERE Maps Applications for Tizen Operating Systems

Smart Camera-Based Tizen Samsung NX300M Officially Launched in South Korea

Samsung has previously been revealed that the smartphone operating system with Tizen will not they introduce this year. But in fact, the South Korean company has released a smart camera products with Tizen OS in October yesterday named Samsung NX300M.

The camera is only marketed by Samsung to the South Korean market, at least for now. By using the Tizen operating system, Samsung revealed that it NX300M has several advantages over other Linux -based cameras. Of which is 2 times faster booting and increased performance of the camera, the 20 mega pixel resolution capable of capturing 9 pictures in one second.

For Tizen -based smartphone, Samsung will likely launch in the first quarter of 2014. The smartphone will also come with Tizen OS version 2.2.1, although Samsung is also working on Tizen 3.0. Tizen operating system 3.0, provides several additional features such as support for 64 – bit Intel processor and ARM, multi user accounts and others.

Source: Smart Camera-Based Tizen Samsung NX300M Officially Launched in South Korea