Russian Defense Ministry Releases RoMOS, an Ultra-Secure Android Build
Android
Like it or not, mobile devices regularly collect our personal data and sometimes send them to a remote computer. A developer team from the Russian Defense Ministry came up with a security-enhanced Android OS build that doesn’t transmit any data, even to Google. RoMOS is showcased in IFA 2012 running on a specified tablet model. The military-grade slate is resistant …
LG Is Developing a Cable-Shaped Battery
LG
A team of researchers from LG released a paper about new battery prototype that is flexible and can withstand a large amount of strain. They used a 4th gen. iPod Shuffle and the battery seems to survive severe bending and twisting while delivering adequate power to operate the MP3 player and its LED display. The goal is that to get …
Motorola Will Release Bezel-less Smartphones
Android
Motorola is preparing smartphones with edge-to-edge display, which takes full advantage of the front-side of the handset. However, the company doesn’t specify which models will feature this design, but it is speculated that the phone would be Motorola Droid RAZR HD. With the 4.6” HD display, the phone can play 720p videos flawlessly. Sporting a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor, …
HTC Could Be Preparing a 5” Phablet
Android
If 720p display is no longer enough for you, it is a good thing to know that HTC is working on a 5” phablet with full-HD resolution. DigiTimes revealed that the device will use a display with 1794 x 1080 resolutions, which is rather unusual. The display may actually has a full 1080p (1920 x 1080) resolution, but Samsung decides …
NASA’s Small Satellite Will Use Google Nexus as the Main Processing Unit
Android
NASA will use Android-powered smartphones to control future mini satellites. The “Phonesat” project is a part of the Small Spacecraft Technology Program, which attempts to integrate common consumer electronic products into small-sized satellites. There’s still no definite launch date for PhoneSat, but three small satellites will be rocket-bound later this year. If successful, the project should significantly reduce the development …
Samsung Beats Nokia As The First Manufacturer to Announce a Windows Phone 8 Handset
New Smartphone
Samsung unexpectedly becomes the first manufacturer to unveil a Windows Phone 8 smartphone, beating Microsoft’s favorite, Nokia. The ailing Finnish company, once the most influential manufacturer in the industry, is now struggling to reverse decline. It is due to announce the next Lumia model with Windows Phone 8 early next month. The Samsung ATIV S may directly dilute consumers’ expectation …
Acer Will Release Two New Smartphones
Acer
The user guide of Acer Liquid Gallant Solo appeared a few days ago and another variant called the Acer Liquid Gallant Duo will feature a couple of SIM slots. Like some phone makers, Acer doesn’t intent to hold a separate press conference and hopefully it isn’t meant to trim their budget. Both smartphones do seem look really identical, except for …
Future Smartphones May Feature Self-Charging Battery
New Smartphone
Experts from the Georgia Institute of Technology have developed a self-charging battery that could significantly reduce battery woes among users. The assembly looks like a unit that can simultaneously generate and store energy. A group of researchers envisions that the technology could adequately power mobile gadgets. When the battery is subjected to some amount of stress, some power is stored. …
LG Optimus Vu 2 Will Be Released Next Month in South Korea
Android
As the rest of world is eagerly anticipating for the LG Optimus Vu, the South Korean company is already preparing to launch the Optimus Vu 2 in the Korean market, which includes an infrared control unit and Q Remote application. The Optimus Vu 2 will be controlling many appliances and home entertainment systems, particularly those released by LG itself. This …