It is widely believed that no one can hear you scream in space. Nevertheless, a group of scientists from the Cambridge University seeks to test the veracity of this assumption. The group has invited YouTube users to upload clips of them screaming and the best ten videos will be transferred to an Android smartphone. Obviously, this is no ordinary device …
Category: Smartphones
Future Smartphones
Since its releases, Windows Phone OS continues to limp along behind Android and iOS. But with the release of Windows Phone 8, it really starts to catch up. It is reported recently that Windows Phone Marketplace now has more than 125,000 apps published in its catalogue. Obviously, this is still a drop in the bucket as Apple’s iTunes Store has …
Many of us can vividly remember getting our first smartphone and the thought of carrying expensive, sophisticated piece of hardware everywhere was a bit hard to deal with. Many first-time smartphone users babied their treasured new toys and some even bought heavy duty protective case. Like any parent, we eventually realize that our smartphones are tougher and more independent that …
Qualcomm is expanding the usability of smartphone to visually-impaired consumers. There are nearly 300 million of visually-impaired individuals, which represent a relatively untapped market. Today, smartphones designed for visually-impaired people typically have large buttons, special barcode scanners, color readers, audiobook readers and visual commands. Qualcomm’s Project RAY offers better integration between common smartphone technologies and enhanced eye-free interaction. User can …
Google is regularly stepping up its security features with new Android versions and as we dig deeper into the Alpha version of the Android 4.2, we can easily understand how the company is prioritizing on security capabilities. Although not all features in Alpha version will make into the final build, we can still be sure than Android is getting safer …
Attendees of the BlackBerry Consumer Forums came away with some interesting information about the BlackBery 10. For starters, the keyboard will support simultaneous typing of three different languages. It learns how users type, so if you regularly press the edge of the “a” key, the keyboard layout will be adjusted accordingly to improve user experience. The stock web browser of …
The major computer manufacturer, Acer Inc., said recently that it will release an Intel-powered smartphone before the end of the year. This would make the Taiwanese company, the third phone maker to offer a smartphone with Intel processor inside. Acer plans to launch six Android smartphone models this year, followed by six other models in 2013. About 567 millions smartphones …
Mobiado introduces a luxurious phone concept with transparent design. Unfortunately, given the level of technology in the current mobile industry, it is quite unlikely that the phone will enter the market anytime soon. The company is known for unusual phone design and a couple years ago, it introduced a handset covered by a layer of solid marble. Now, the Mobiado …
Android 4.1.2 is the last stable version of Google’s mobile operating system, a minor upgrade to the Android 4.1.1 used by Nexus 7. The newest update offer bug fixes and numerous performance improvements. The next version of the OS, Android 4.2, will add some feature enhancements. For example, the Gmail app will allow users to swipe emails off the display …
Among Pantech’s many devices, the Element and Burst are the lucky two. It appears that the Android 4.0.4 update has gone live for these devices. This is a good thing to hear as Pantech is a minor player in the industry with a relatively limited market segment. Both devices were released after the official release of ICS, so we might …