Perhaps Apple has set a personal record: the latest beta version of its mobile operating system, iOS 6.1 beta 5, "lived" all day. After all, today officially released the final version of iOS 6.1, which can be installed on most apple gadgets right now.
For Russian gadgets significant updates, according to most Apple, only two: the ability to download songs from iCloud separately for subscribers and the new iTunes Match reset button identifier advertising. 2 more important changes are not available in all countries: first, to support more devices become network operators LTE 4th generation (subject to availability of LTE-module, of course), and, secondly, in the U.S. Siri learned buy movie tickets through Fandango service . Finally, apart is the Apple TV, which was supported by Bluetooth-keyboard, and other useful innovations.
Update has a volume of about 100 megabytes, depending on the unit and can be installed on all iPhone, from iPhone 3GS, all iPad, from iPad 2, iPod Touch 4G and 5G, as well as the Apple TV set-top box now.
On the device, Sony middle segment called Sony Xperia C5303 HuaShan we learned in mid-December last year due to service images Google, Picasa. Then the network was a photo taken of the device camera, giving us reason to believe the presence of his 5-megapixel camera. And then, finally, the smartphone was photographed live in Germany, so now we can evaluate and its appearance. The first thing that catches the eye when looking at the device - a high level of resemblance with the flagship of Japanese company presented earlier this year at CES 2013 - Sony Xperia Z. One of the most notable of borrowing is probably the round button on the side of the unit. Also reported that the Xperia C5303 HuaShan receive HD display with a resolution of 720p, though unknown diagonal and dual-core processor (most likely from Qualcomm processor with a clock frequency of 1.7 GHz). Wait for the official announcement of the smartphone is the next month at the exhibition MWC 2013.
Since more and more popular acquire smartphones with screens of 5 inches and more with FullHD resolution, many users are faced with dilemma: abandon the use of the flagships or suffer disadvantages to using the main functions - calls. The company HTC, which announced the world's first smartphone with a screen 1080p, offers a creative solution.
Featured Today HTC Mini - neither more nor less than Bluetooth-headset in the form of a mobile phone with highly advanced features. Sure, you can say that such devices on the market for many, but it is a Taiwanese manufacturer has made the gadget is not just a headset. In addition to Bluetooth, the novelty is also equipped with NFC module and can manage the device when it is, for example, is connected to the TV using MHL interface or do remote camera snapshots apparatus. In addition, HTC Mini even be able to help find the device, if you have lost it among things.
Of course, on the other hand, the mobile device to mobile device management is reminiscent of progress for progress, which is a user innovation to the detriment of the simplicity and ease of use. But perhaps it's just a matter of taste.
About whether or not the HTC sell the gadget separately while it is not known, but at least the Chinese buyers smartphone HTC Butterfly can find it bundled with your device.
About that, when will be released an update for your device running a mobile operating system from Microsoft to release Windows Phone 7.8 there were a lot of rumors, but until recently was not known to the official start date of distribution updates. Apparently, this happens for 30 January, and the first WP 7.8 will camerawork Nokia Lumia 900.
About the new features Windows Phone 7.8, we have already written on the pages of our site, and now has learned some technical information regarding updates. Thus, the new firmware has a volume of about 100 megabytes and can only be installed using the Zune software to sync to a PC. After the upgrade version of the software on the device will be listed as 2175.2307.8858.12480, flash radio - 2.1.75.22, and the kernels - 7.10.8858.136.
Of course, do not expect updates to all devices on WP 7.5 at the end of this month, but is likely to yield drivers for other smartphones will not be long in coming.
Fresh batch of rumors is beginning the company plans to issue new Apple devices running iOS. According to the latest data from iLounge, the new apple tablet will be released in October of this year: iPad mini with Retina display, code-named J84 and iPad 5, code-named J72. Also mentions that they will inherit the design from the previous generation, though it was previously assumed that the iPad 5 can get the same design as the iPad mini. Information received from the source and the iPhone 5S - its mass production to begin in July. Design of the devices codenamed N51 and N53 also has to stay the same, but the new version of Apple device will use the new 13-megapixel camera sensor from Sony, as well as an improved LED flash.
There are rumors that the iPhone 5S can get and a fingerprint scanner, made by the technology Apple acquired last summer, but it is, frankly, seems very very unlikely.
Nokia announced the Nokia Music +, premium update for its free service Radio Mix, which is available for $ 3.99 per month in the U.S. and 3,99 € internationally. Buy Music +, the buyer receives benefits such as unlimited access to streams high quality, lyrics and desktop web application. Unlimited downloads are also exclusive to paying subscribers. Nokia says it can save the "massive support offline music", although it is unclear whether users will be able to selectively choose tracks to download or will remain limited in the mix that the application raises automatically. We asked for an explanation. According to the company, Music + will be available where -that "a couple of weeks," and, although prices vary depending on the area, we can assume that the upgrade will cost about 3,99 €.
Development efforts for the integration of mobile devices and desktop operating systems are commendable. Creator of Ubuntu, Canonical, aims to offer the convergence of desktop and mobile devices in one. This means that when you attach your smartphone to a second display, and additional sources of input (eg, keyboard, and mouse), you get a desktop computing experience.
This may be the holy grail of mobile computers for people who are always on the go, because it can reduce the dependence on data synchronization in the cloud or carry multiple devices. Ubuntu announced its own mobile operating system as a contender against today's current mobile operating systems - namely, Android, IOS, BlackBerry and even Windows Phone - they have one significant advantage, namely the possibility of choosing an operating system (Ubuntu and Android) at boot device.
This possibility was announced early last year, before MWC in 2012. The project "Ubuntu for Android" lets you choose between Ubuntu and Android, provided that the hardware side devaysa strong enough.
But do not bet on that official smartphones that support the "dual-boot" soon to hit the market, because Canonical want to release the first smartphone running alone Ubuntu. "We plan to follow our original plan - to release a smartphone that will have a high-performance components to run Ubuntu as a desktop system operitsionnoy when the smartphone is attached to the dock," said Richard Collins, in an interview with Engadget.
Given that Canonical will have to negotiate with device manufacturers, as well as mobile operators, we may have to wait about a year. So, if you want to be able to have a Ubuntu-mobile and get a chance Ubuntu Desktop, you have to wait until 2014 - then there will be some official device.
A few days ago, Samsung has posted its latest twitter picture of development - an eight-chip Exynos 5 Octa. Of course, this is not a live picture, and 3D rendering, but, nevertheless, it has attracted a lot of attention. By the way, in the same tweet, and the South Korean company said about energy chipset. Exynos 5 Octa uses to develop ARM big.LITTLE, which means the use of two separate processors on four cores each on a single chip. The group has big fast, powerful and CPU Cortex-A15, and the group LITTLE - saving core Cortex-A7. While one group is working, the other is idle and does not consume energy.
Samsung promises to reduce chip power consumption by 3.3 times due to the use of nuclei Cortex-A7, which occupy only 13% of the CPU on the Cortex-A15, and also very cheap to produce. Switching between groups of 30-50 milliseconds.
Meanwhile, the South Korean company is still not officially said what devices will work on its new chipset, and when they are released. Presumably, these will devaysa Galaxy S IV and Galaxy Note III, but for now it's just a rumor.
Today HTC announced its new budget smartphone - HTC Desire U. While not reported, he sees the European market, but it is known that the new product will be available in the homeland of the company - in Taiwan and China. Smartphone got corporate design company, Beats audio, and a 4-inch WVGA display with 800 x 480 pixels, a single-core processor with a clock speed of 1 GHz, 512 MB RAM, 4 GB of internal memory, a slot for microSD memory card and a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash. Of wireless users can access 3G, WiFi b / g / n and Bluetooth 4.0. As an operating system on the device will be installed Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Cost HTC Desire U and its release date is not yet known on the market.
UPD. Memos on some unofficial sources, the smartphone will be sold in Taiwan for about $ 275.
This month we have heard about a new secure device Samsung, Galaxy Xcover 2. He was expected to be presented in February of this year, most likely at the exhibition MWC 2013 with Galaxy Note 8.0. But the official announcement of the smartphone has happened sooner than anybody anticipated - today. The new device will go on sale internationally and will be protected from water and dust according to IP67, allowing him to be at a depth of one meter and 30 minutes while still allowing you to take pictures. As the features of a smartphone South Korean company allocates satellite navigation with GPS and GLONASS, LED flash 5 megapixel main camera, 1700 mAh battery, and a 4-inch WVGA display.
On the software side, here as the OS will use Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and, of course, will be available to many applications branded Samsung. Among them - a program for training Cardio trainer Pro. Although, unfortunately, no external gadgets for it is not provided.
Plans to release Galaxy Xcover 2 on store shelves manufacturer has not disclosed, but is likely to see live it could be a month in Barcelona.
Despite the fact that prior to the exhibition MWC 2013 only one month, the network is already active will get information on a variety of devices that will be represented on it. Today, information concerning new device Huawei Ascend P2, whose characteristics we learned just a week ago. As you can see from the title, became known to the public rendering of the new device in all its glory. But that's not all we can to make you happy. The fact that the details have been refined smartphone screen. And if earlier alleged that Ascend P2 gets 5-inch display with a resolution of 720p, now says that it will be a full-FullHD panel.
Remember that in the filling device we expect to see a quad-core processor at 1.8 GHz, 2 GB RAM, 8 GB of internal memory, 13 megapixel rear and 1.3 megapixel front camera, 3000 mAh battery, and OS Android 4.1 Jelly Bean .
Earlier this month, a new smartphone from the company-transformer ASUS, PadFone 2 got the first update after the big upgrade to the Jelly Bean, and now it's time for the next firmware release. Updated at No. 10.4.11.13, among other things, brings a new camera app, improved navigation, and power management, as well as numerous bug fixes and performance enhancements. The update is distributed via OTA, as usual, not all devices at once, and if you do not want to wait, you can download the firmware from the official ASUS website and install it manually now.
Recently, Samsung has officially announced that it intends to present at the event MWC 2013 8-inch plate in a line of Galaxy Note, and even a little late in the network were laid out almost all of its technical characteristics. At this cheredka leaks about this device is not over, and today device was photographed live.
Please note that this is the first picture of the device Samsung's flagship range for 2013. And, it seems, the South Korean company is not going to give up their proprietary interface, which we saw for the first time by another Galaxy S III. The same assumption is confirmed by its ability to render the previously laid Galaxy S IV.
Another surprising fact is that this tablet is its design is more like a giant smartped due to the use of standard 3 "phone" keys. Although, if we remember that the standard design of Android 4.2 Jelly Bean is right for such a mapping interface, everything falls into place.
We can not say with absolute certainty that it will be a new tablet this company called Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0, but, in any event, will be held in a month of his release, and even then we can consider it from all sides.
Today, Finland became the first European country in which it became known on the future of the sales of new water-and dust-proof plate of Japanese companies - Sony Xperia Tablet Z. This happened due to one of the Finnish retailers opened pre-order the device.
The price of a new "pill" are rather big - 799.9 euros, and the approximate date of delivery of orders to customers is no information on the website does not appear. But, if you remember that on the shelves in Japan Xperia Tablet Z appears only in the spring, you probably should not expect an early appearance of the tablet in Europe.
We remind you that the device is equipped with a 10.1-inch FullHD display, quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro 1.5 GHz, 2 GB RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, and an 8 megapixel camera, NFC, LTE and Android 4.1 Jelly Bean in as the operating system.
As expected, today, the U.S. mobile operator Verizon began selling inexpensive device for Samsung Windows Phone - Samsung Ativ Odyssey. Its total cost for customers was $ 49.99 with a two year service contract.
We remind you that this smartphone middle segment runs under WP 8 and offers users a 4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 480 × 800 pixels, 5 megapixel main camera with LED flash, 1.2-megapixel front camera, dual-core processor with a clock frequency 1.5 GHz, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory, a slot for memory cards microSD and 2100 mAh battery.
With the words "quad budget tablet" many, for sure, imagine very little device with a processor from MediaTek, capable of performing in the main only the simplest tasks. Most likely it will be, but not in this case: today went on sale "tablet" called Hyundai T7, which at a price of only $ 165 provides users with quite a decent stuffing.
Specifically, the device has a powerful processor Exynos 4412 (the same one that is used in the device, Samsung Galaxy S III), 7-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1280 x 800 pixels, 1 GB of RAM, camera 2 megapixel and 0.3, Wi -Fi 802.11 b / g / n, Bluetooth, G-sensor, GPS and micro-HDMI port. However, on this pleasant moments are over and start the components that have been fly in the ointment: 8 GB of internal memory and a battery Nonextendible only 3300 mAh. But, on the other hand, how much do we want from a tablet to cost less than $ 200?
Works Hyundai T7 running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the weight is 303 grams and thickness - 10.9 mm. For all this, anyone can buy the tablet online pandawill now.
In October of last year, Nokia sent to developers writing applications for Symbian, which refers to the transition of the OS in "maintenance mode." Then it was almost certain that this is the end for the famous mobile operating system, with a long history, but the Finnish company officially confirmed it only today.
Nokia official statement was brief and concise:
Nokia 808 PureView, the device shown our ability to visualize and entered the market in mid-2012, was the last device in the Nokia Symbian.
Despite the fact that the company managed to sell 2.2 million devices in the OS for the last quarter, the manufacturer decided to discontinue these communicators.
Symbian conducted its history since 1997, and at the peak of its popularity, in 2006, took more than 72% of the mobile market. Main competitors, which developed more rapidly, and have managed to take away market share Nokia offspring were BlackBerry OS, iOS and, more recently, Android OS. As of Q1 2012 for Symbian was less than 7%, which has been steadily declining. The last update to the OS, Belle FP2, was released in October last year. Goodbye, Symbian.
Today, there were rumors about some of the company's plans for the current year Nokia. According to information received, the Finnish manufacturer is going to release a new smartphone on Windows Phone with 38-megapixel camera, which, of course, will use a proprietary technology PureView.
About the future of almost nothing, but stated that he would get the sensor similar to the one that was used in the Nokia 808 PureView, as well as an all-metal enclosure. Reported about the other top-end device company, codenamed Nokia Catwalk, but nothing but all about the same aluminum housing of it we have to tell, alas, can not.
Also nothing is known about how and when Nokia could present its new device, but, at least, argues that selling smartphone PureView (also known as Nokia EOS) will deal with the U.S. mobile operator AT & T.
Today in China, Acer introduced a strong middling called Acer Liquid E1. New running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Honestly - nothing special about this smartphone can not be seen and there is a strong feeling that the tablets from Acer go much better. However, Liquid E1 can not be described in such a bad thing: a 4.5-inch display with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels, dual-core processor with 1 GHz, 1 GB RAM, camera 5 and 0.3 megapixels, 4 GB of internal memory, battery capacity 1760 mAh, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n, Bluetooth 3.0, FM radio, GPS, and support for memory cards microSD. Release your device with a thickness of 9.9 mm and a weight of 130 grams is not reported, the possible price as yet unknown. But despite the fact that the presented Acer Liquid E1 was in China is likely to see it and other European markets.
Despite the enormous popularity of ultrabooks with screens 13 inches and smaller, 15-inch device in this niche is not represented. The company has decided to fix the situation LG, which today introduced if not classic ultrabook, but very close to this device class. New weighs only 2 pounds, and its thickness is 2 cm. It is more than excellent performance laptop with a 15.6-inch display, which, by the way, is made by technology IPS LCD.
Among toppings ultrabook - Intel Core i5 processor with a clock speed of 1.8 GHz, a discrete graphics card (presumably from NVIDIA) and DVD-ROM drive from which LG did not give up for some reason. For storage there are two disc, HDD and SSD, and in sale LG U560 will come soon in South Korea. About that, see if the laptop is not reported to the European market, but it is expected that LG will soon release it for other countries.
Rumors about updating the flagship Samsung 2011, Communicator Samsung Galaxy S II, to version Android 4.1 Jelly Bean went long ago. The company made several announcements about its release, but for different reasons update release was delayed for several months. But then, finally, something happened, which all have been waiting for: Galaxy S II started to get a new version of the operating system from Google. The first lucky ones who received Android 4.1.2 users are from Spain, but it is expected that in the near future will be updated slowly around the world. In addition to all the standard features Jelly Bean, Samsung smartphone also received many proprietary features that we've seen in its flagships: updated with new TouchWiz widgets, Direct Call, Smart Stay, play video in the so-called Nature UX. Despite the long wait, how many other smartphones in 2011 can boast of so many improvements, and indeed, the latest version of Android from the manufacturer? New firmware is distributed only through Kies, and we will let you know when there will be information about the update Galaxy S II in other countries, including Russia.
Just a couple of days ago, Sony introduced a new tablet Sony Xperia Tablet Z, and the network has already appeared a video demonstrating innovation in action. Recall feature of the small "pills" are FullHD screen, as well as, dust and moisture protection.
Sony Xperia Tablet Z is running an operating system Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and a 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro clocked at 1.5GHz and 2GB of RAM.
In addition, the tablet has a camera with a resolution of 8.1 MP sensor and Sony Exmor R, 32 GB of internal memory, NFC-chip support for LTE and slot microSD.
Today Microsoft released the SDK (development package) for its mobile operating system - Windows Phone 7.8. Except the development tools, SDK also includes two OS image (build 8858) that emulate devices and 256, and 512 MB of RAM. The main purpose of the new software from redmondovskoy company - give authors the opportunity to test their application live tiles on the new version of Windows Phone, which supports resizing. Otherwise, any changes to the SDK compared with a package for WP 7.5, no, because WP 7.8 - mostly cosmetic upgrade. Download the software from the official site Microsoft.
One of the new Android-devices that next month we expect to see at the Mobile World Congress is the new flagship smartphone from HTC, HTC M7 model with HTC Sense 5, which will be distributed at least three of the four largest mobile operators in the USA. According to @ evleaks, HTC M7 will appear at Verizon Wireless, Sprint and AT & T. Will there be a new T-Mobile, is still unknown. Reliable data about the new shrouded in rumors and if they believe, HTC M7 will be equipped with 4.7 inch HD-display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels, quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro with a clock frequency of 1.7 GHz, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB built-in. It is also expected that the smartphone will get back camera with a resolution of 13 megapixels and the lens f/2.0, as well as, a front 2-megapixel camera, which will be able to shoot Full HD video (1080p).
Today in China presented the most attractive budget smartphone with quad-core processor from Qualcomm (not from MediaTek, as we are used to) - Beidou Little Chilli LA-M1. Novelty is equipped with a chip MSM8225Q and supports simultaneous work with two SIM-cards.
Besides good for its class chip smartphone also got an 8-megapixel main camera, 2-megapixel front camera and 4.5-inch IPS display with a resolution of 800 x 480 pixels. In addition, each customer will receive a free device lifetime of 15 GB in the cloud service Baidu and 15 GB for a period of 1 year.
Unfortunately, the manufacturer does not report any Maturity Little Chilli LA-M1 on sale or the price, but you can expect that the latter will be about 1,000 yuan or 5,000 rubles based on the course. Beware, smartphones MediaTek!
Today on foreign resource Sam Mobile came fresh batch of rumors about one of the most anticipated smartphones of this year - Samsung Galaxy S IV. According to the latest reports, the flagship is codenamed Altius and could be announced as early as March.
As for the release date, then maybe it will be April 15, give or take a few days. Of course, the reports are unofficial, but are derived from a more or less reliable source. In addition, previously have often been suggested that the Galaxy S IV can be represented (or released) in this month, but no one called a date.
New information and functionality features of the device. Thus, it is argued that it will be able to wireless charging and battery capacity of 2600 mAh. We remind that the previous information promised us 4.99-inch FullHD Super AMOLED display, an eight-chip Exynos 5 Octa, graphics accelerator Mali-T658 with the same number of cores, 2 GB of RAM, a 13 megapixel camera and Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean as the operating system "out of the box."
Before the expected announcement of the Galaxy S IV is about two months, but we are sure that it is not just hear about this device before the official event.
This month Optimus G, the most advanced and powerful smartphone LG networks 4G LTE goes on sale in more than 50 countries. Optimus G is already sold in the U.S., Canada, Korea and Japan, receiving the most favorable reviews, and LG seeks to extend this success to other markets, where there are network LTE.
Network 4G LTE distributed globally, and we will use our achievements and experience in the field of technology LTE, to offer consumers the greatest opportunity to work with 4G networks in all our devices - said Chong-seok Park (Jong-seok Park), President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications. - Optimus G, equipped with the latest operating system, Jelly Bean and advanced software, gives good reason to call it a premium smartphone 4G LTE.
Since the release of Optimus G in September last year, the smartphone enthusiastically accepted as one of the most advanced existing devices 4G LTE. Optimus G earned praise consumers and industry experts for performance and designed user interface. The roots of unsurpassed power Optimus G lie in its innovative design, which includes an advanced quad-core processor with Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro. Using a modern network of fourth-generation LTE, the device also provides blazing fast data transfer.
Genes Optimus G shows a glorious history of know-how in technology LG LTE, - says Mr. Pak. - Therefore, we hope that by choosing a smartphone that will provide the best experience with networks 4G, consumers are closer look at the Optimus G.
In late January, Optimus G will go on sale in Singapore, followed by other countries, where there are network 4G LTE.
MSM8960 processor family, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 was chosen as the best mobile processor 2012 international panel of experts in the field of semiconductors Linley Group in its annual awards. Winners are determined by a team of IT-based analysts virtues leading products generated during 2012.
"A lot of new and interesting mobile processors was put into production in 2012, but we have chosen the best company Qualcomm MSM8960 chipset, including due to the impressive performance of two of its core architecture Krait, - said Linley Gvinep (Linley Gwennap), principal analyst Linley Group . - In addition, MSM8960 is the first product that combines the application processor and LTE-modem on a single chip, the industry's first integrated with Wi-Fi baseband, and also the first mobile processor built on 28 nanometer technology. "
From the Editors: Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 (S4), 1500 MHz dual core, GPU Adreno 225 (eight times more powerful than the Adreno 200). The chip supports dual channel mode RAM LP DDR. Qualcomm MSM8960 used in smartphones HTC One XL, Nokia Lumia 920, Nokia Lumia 820, Motorola RAZR HD, Motorola Razr M, Sony Xperia V.
Sony Mobile Communications («Sony Mobile») is the new flagship smartphone running Android - Xperia Z. This smartphone is equipped with a 5-inch screen Full HD Reality Display with a resolution of 1080p, quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro, 13-megapixel camera and 4G LTE, has all the typical characteristics of the unit premium class. In this case, it implements the best technology, content and design Sony, as well as the potential of wireless connections to other devices company, so the user will receive the most vivid impression of the new smartphone. Xperia Z model will go on sale in the first quarter of 2013.
"The Xperia Z we used more than half a century of experience in the field of television, photography, music, movies and games in order to create a truly outstanding smartphone, providing a positive experience for the user - said Kuni Suzuki (Kuni Suzuki), president and CEO of Sony Mobile Communications . - Due to a great performance, multimedia applications Sony, content delivery capabilities "one-touch" and LP battery Xperia Z has excellent prospects for leadership in the smartphone market. Being in the center of the company's strategy, smartphones from Sony provide users with a unique opportunity to create and transfer content and share their impressions. "
Intelligent technology to Sony
Equipped with a screen Reality Display and Mobile BRAVIA Engine technology 2, smartphone Xperia Z holds a long-term experience in creating TV and provides maximum comfort perception, brightness, and crystal-clear picture. This model has common features with Sony digital cameras and equipped with a matrix Exmor RS - the world's first Matrix-enabled video in HDR (High Dynamic Range) for smartphones. HDR technology provides sharp images even in strong backlight, so the user can get crystal clear images and video in any environment.
Xperia Z also has a special power-saving mode STAMINA, thanks to which the smartphone can be in standby mode in four or more times longer. Such savings are achieved through automatic termination of the intensive applications on every shutdown the screen and subsequent activation during activation.
Discover the world of entertainment with the Sony multimedia applications and content delivery capabilities "one-touch"
Sony multimedia applications provide the ability to produce entertainment content on a variety of devices lineup. Preloaded applications on the Xperia Z WALKMAN, «Album" and "movie" is made possible, both online and offline work with content through a single access point, using new ways to share this content. For example, the WALKMAN application provides access to all downloaded music and offers integration with social network Facebook. Appendix "Album" for easy access to photos of friends on Facebook and allows you to search and view them, depending on location.
With the ability to transfer content in one touch, users can easily share music, photos and videos on their smartphones with different Sony devices with support for NFC, including speakers, headphones, and now TV. With the new TV BRAVIA TV, the release of which is also announced today, just touch Xperia Z for the TV remote control to instantly display photos and videos on the big screen.
Today also introduces two additions to its line of headsets Sony technology to support NFC - Stereo Stereo Bluetooth Headset SBH20 and Wireless Headset Wireless Headset DR-BTN200M. To start playing music simply touches smartphone Xperia Z to these headphones.
And durability
Xperia Z is constructed using high quality materials and will introduce a new design concept OmniBalance with slightly rounded edges and a smooth reflective surfaces on all sides. Despite the slim 7.9 mm thick Xperia Z has great strength, achieved through the use of tempered glass and shock-film on the front and rear of the machine, and a high level of protection against dust and water (IP55 and IP57), which is unique for premium smartphones.
In the first quarter of 2013 to the Russian market also go smartphone Xperia ZL. Xperia ZL model has similar with Xperia Z specifications. The smartphone has a classic design and has a smaller size for the same five-inch diagonal screen.
Xperia Z and Xperia ZL will be available with OS Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and soon after that will be upgraded to version 4.2.
Characteristics of the smartphone Xperia Z * The services mentioned in this document may not be available in some markets.
Color Black
Purple
White
Key Features Dimensions: 139 x 71 x 7,9 mm
Weight: 146 g
1.5 GHz Qualcomm APQ8064 + MDM9215M Quad Core
Adreno 320
Google ™ Android ™ 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Camera 13 Megapixels
16x digital zoom
Autofocus
Mode Burst Mode
HDR Photo & Video
Face detection function
LED flash / pulse
Flash / lighting
2-megapixel front camera (video 1080p) with Exmor R
Geotagging
Record high-definition video (1080p)
Image Stabilizer
Tracking the object
Picture effect
Quick Launch
Red-eye Reduction
Automatic scene recognition
Self-timer
Send pictures and videos to the web
Smile detection in the frame
Matrix Sony Exmor RS ™
Superior Auto mode
Panoramic pictures
Shooting touch
Focusing touching the screen
White balance
Music Surround 3D (VPT)
Supports animated album art
Stereo Bluetooth ™ (A2DP)
ClearAudio +
Clear bass (bass boost)
Clear Phase ™
Clear stereo (stereo widening)
Dynamic normalizer
Service PlayNow ™ *
SensMe ™
Music recognition TrackID ™ *
Appendix WALKMAN
Function xLoud ™
Design
Automatic screen rotation
Face Unlock
Input gestures
Dust-(IP55) and splash proof (IP57)
QWERTY keyboard on the screen
Matrix display lens
Capturing screenshots
Touch display
Finished screen backgrounds
A large color palette
Entertainment
3D-games
Media browser
Motion gaming technology
PlayStation ™ Certified
Radio (FM with RDS)
Sony Entertainment Network *
TV launcher
Support for streaming video
YouTube ™ *
Connection
Headphone jack 3.5 mm (CTIA)
aGPS *
Wireless technology Bluetooth ™ 4.0
Compatible with DLNA ®
Support satellite navigation GLONASS *
HDMI with MHL
Media Go ™
Support for MTP-protocol
Support for Micro-USB
USB-modem
Support for NFC
PC Companion application
Throw function
Screen mirroring function
Synchronization with Exchange ActiveSync ®
Sync with Facebook ™
Sync with Google ™
Sync with SyncML ™
USB Charging
High speed data transfer via USB 2.0
Xperia ™ Link
Wi-Fi ™
Access point Wi-Fi ™
Display
TFT HD-screen Reality Display with support for 16777216 colors with Sony
Mobile BRAVIA ® Engine 2
1920x1080 pixels
5.0 inches
The screen is protected from scratches
Memory 2 GB RAM
Up to 16 GB
Memory card slot microSD ™ (supports up to 32 GB)
Net LTE
UMTS HSPA +
GSM GPRS / EDGE
Battery Life Talk time (GSM): up to 11 hours **
Standby time (GSM): up to 550 hours **
Talk time (UMTS): up to 14 hours **
Standby time (UMTS): up to 530 hours **
Standby Time (LTE): up to 510 hours **
Music playback time: up to 40 hours
Video playback: Up to 5.5 hours
Battery: 2330 mA / h (minimum)
** Calculations were performed using the technique of measuring the duration of battery life GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery life may vary depending on the parameters, network configuration and usage.
Scope of supply Xperia ™ Z, built-in battery, stereo headset Sony MH-EX300AP, charger, micro-USB cable for charging, synchronization and file transfer, and user manual.
Characteristics of the smartphone Xperia ZL * The services mentioned in this document may not be available in some markets.
Color Black
White
Key Features Dimensions: 131,7 x 69,8 x 9,8 mm
Weight: 151 grams
1.5 GHz Qualcomm APQ8064 + MSM9215M Quad Core
Adreno 320
Google ™ Android ™ 4.1 (Jelly Bean)
Camera 13 Megapixels
16x digital zoom
Autofocus
Mode Burst Mode
HDR Photo & Video
Face detection function
LED flash / pulse
Flash / lighting
2-megapixel front camera (video 1080p) with Exmor R
Geotagging
Record high-definition video (1080p)
Image Stabilizer
Tracking the object
Picture effect
Quick Launch
Red-eye Reduction
Automatic scene recognition
Self-timer
Send pictures and videos to the web
Smile detection in the frame
Matrix Sony Exmor RS ™
Superior Auto mode
Panoramic pictures
Shooting touch
Focusing touching the screen
White balance
Music
Surround 3D (VPT)
Supports animated album art
Stereo Bluetooth ™ (A2DP)
ClearAudio +
Clear bass (bass boost)
Clear Phase ™
Clear stereo (stereo widening)
Dynamic normalizer
Service PlayNow ™ *
SensMe ™
Music recognition TrackID ™ *
Appendix WALKMAN
Function xLoud ™
Design
Automatic screen rotation
Face Unlock
Input gestures
QWERTY keyboard on the screen
Capturing screenshots
Touch display
Finished screen backgrounds
Entertainment
3D-games
Media browser
Motion gaming technology
PlayStation ™ Certified
Radio (FM with RDS)
Sony Entertainment Network *
TV launcher
Support for streaming video
YouTube ™ *
Connection
Headphone jack 3.5 mm (CTIA)
aGPS *
Wireless technology Bluetooth ™ 4.0
Compatible with DLNA ®
Support satellite navigation GLONASS *
Function IR control
HDMI with MHL
Media Go ™
Support for MTP-protocol
Support for Micro-USB
USB-modem
Support for NFC
PC Companion application
Throw function
Screen mirroring function
Synchronization with Exchange ActiveSync ®
Sync with Facebook ™
Sync with Google ™
Sync with SyncML ™
USB Charging
High speed data transfer via USB 2.0
Xperia ™ Link
Wi-Fi ™
Access point Wi-Fi ™
Display
TFT HD-screen Reality Display with support for 16777216 colors with Sony
Mobile BRAVIA ® Engine 2
1920x1080 pixels
5.0 inches
The screen is protected from scratches
Memory 2 GB RAM
Up to 16 GB
Memory card slot microSD ™ (supports up to 32 GB)
Net LTE
UMTS HSPA +
GSM GPRS / EDGE
Battery Life Talk time (GSM): up to 10 hours **
Standby time (GSM): Up to 500 hours **
Talk time (UMTS): up to 13 hours **
Standby time (UMTS): Up to 500 hours **
Standby Time (LTE): up to 490 hours **
Music playback time: up to 40 hours
Video playback: Up to 5.5 hours
Battery: 2300 mA / h (minimum)
** Calculations were performed using the technique of measuring the duration of battery life GSM Association Battery Life Measurement Technique. Battery life may vary depending on the parameters, network configuration and usage.
Scope of supply Xperia ™ ZL, built-in battery, stereo headset Sony MH-EX300AP, charger, micro-USB cable for charging, synchronization and file transfer, and user manual.
As some would not abuse communicators with a 5-inch FullHD display, disparagingly calling them "shovel", they already have gained immense popularity and more and more firmly part of our lives. Every self-respecting company in 2013 necessarily will release such a device, perhaps even more than one, in that we are more than confident. Is not an exception and the company with today's announcement of Panasonic in Japan smartphone called Panasonic ELUGA X.
Besides the already named the screen, the device also got a quad-core Snapdragon processor with a clock speed of 1.5 GHz, 13.2-megapixel camera, 2 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, LTE, battery capacity of 2320 mAh, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean as an operating system as well as protection from moisture and dust.
We have not seen the name of Panasonic in the announcements of smartphones, and, unfortunately, along with his return, the company did not provide anything sverhinteresnogo. All that we have seen in the more powerful machines, take for example, at least, Sony Xperia Z. Whatever it was, Japanese buyers can purchase ELUGA X since 30 January, and we expect to see more of this manufacturer of smartphones in the exhibition MWC 2013 in Barcelona.
Communicator ATIV Odyssey can be called one of the most mysterious devices Samsung. Despite the fact that this device for Windows Phone known since last November, and not so long ago, it flowed into the network performance, but its officially goes on sale announced and was not.
Source of information, this time again playing twitter account @ evleaks, who has repeatedly proved its reliability. According to his report, the sales of the device in the U.S. mobile operator Verizon to begin in a few days, on January 24.
Remember that ATIV Odyssey is equipped with a 4-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 800x480 pixels, 1 GB of RAM and 8 GB of internal memory, 5 megapixel camera and a slot for memory cards microSD. The battery capacity of the device is 2100 mAh.
However, officially announced this was not, and the information was in the network due to a Swedish online store Dustin Home. In its pages already available to predkakaz on Charging Orb costs 599 euros or about $ 99. Release date set for the battery charger on February 12.
Well, that's good news for those who want to take advantage of its device to the maximum, because despite the lack of c / a of this type in the set, the cover hides Nexus 4 induction coil, which makes possible wireless charging battery.
The general sale for the entire LG smartphones in 2012 amounted to 55 million units, but the South Korean company is not going to stop there and wants to increase this to 75 million. LG wants to do it, as we already know, thanks to the resumption of production of communicators on Windows Phone.But if the company can carry out their plans - we learn only one year.A couple of days ago, LG has officially announced that it had sold all over the world more than a million copies of its latest flagship - the communicator LG Optimus G. On the one hand, one million seems a lot, but on the other hand, if we compare this with the best selling devices of last year, it immediately becomes clear how small this result.
So, up to now, Samsung has sold 41 million copies of Galaxy S III, and iPhone 5 in the first weekend sold at 2 million. However, this low level of sales Optimus G may be due to release this same manufacturer are very similar in technical specifications of your device to Google - Nexus 4, which is about 2 times cheaper. By the way, its sales were not informed of any LG, or Google, but we think that they are on top. The general sale for the entire LG smartphones in 2012 amounted to 55 million units, but the South Korean company is not going to stop there and wants to increase this to 75 million. LG wants to do it, as we already know, thanks to the resumption of production of communicators on Windows Phone.But if the company can carry out their plans - we learn only one year.
Launch of a new mobile operating system, Research In Motion, BlackBerry 10, and its new smartphones, including the flagship BlackBerry Z10 is scheduled for the end of January, and the sale of the device should be available early next month. And the closer the approach above dates, the more we have to hear again about "blackberry" communicators. Recently in the network leaked screenshot of the site mobile operator Verizon (similar companies "love" wrong with putting some pages about the unannounced device in open access), where you can see the version of the BlackBerry Z10 with a silver back cover. As we know, before it was known only to the black model. Well, obviously, the launch of smartphones got everything ready, and soon we will learn how RIM will present them to users.
Today, once again, there were rumors that Google, along with its subsidiary Motorola working on a mysterious smartphone, codenamed Motorola X project. The first rumors about this device appeared at the end of December last year, but now the data on it again in the network. And before this smartphone can be in May at the conference Google I / O 2013.
According to the known information at this time, it will not belong to the line of Nexus, but, nevertheless, would be "out of the box" to work on the latest version of Android OS, which will also be represented at the event, Google, 5.0 Key Lime Pie. On the characteristics of future innovations almost not reported, we only know that it will have a 5-inch frameless display (apparently, 1080p). Of course, we do not encourage confidence in such rumors, but they are derived from more or less reputable source. Well, the truth we can learn in a couple of months.
According to the latest data from the sources, Samsung is very soon going to introduce the second version of its international protected device, Galaxy Xcover 2. The original device was released back in 2011 and then was equipped with a 800MHz processor, 3.6 "screen with a resolution of 320 x 480 pixels and operating system Android 2.3 Gingerbread. So what can we expect from his followers?According to reports, Samsung Galaxy Xcover 2 will receive a 4-inch display with 800 x 480 pixels, 4 GB of internal memory, 5-megapixel rear and 0.3-megapixel front camera, 1700 mAh battery, support for microSD memory cards and wireless connections Bluetooth 4.0, USB 2.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a / b / g / n and A-GPS. In this model, and processor speed and amount of memory a big mystery.The thickness of the new smartphone was 11.9 mm, weight - 148 grams, and it is, of course, will also receive protection from water and dirt. The operating system appears to be used by Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, himself Galaxy Xcover 2 will be available in two colors - "titanium gray" and red and black. For more details about the new product we're going to find out in the next month at the exhibition MWC 2013, when, according to reports, Samsung will officially unveil this device.
ViewSonic Corporation has introduced at CES series of monitors TD 40 Series, certified for working with Windows 8, including a model TD2340, TD2740 and TD3240 with a diagonal 23, 27 and 32 inches respectively.A distinctive feature of the series monitors TD is convenience when working with the latest operating system by using a capacitive screen that supports up to 10 simultaneous touches. Monitors are equipped with 40 TD family Professional Grade IPS panel with 1920x1080 resolution and a dynamic contrast of 20,000,000:1, connectors DisplayPort, HDMI and VGA, compatible with USB HID devices and mount VESA - the ideal solution for those who choose to monitor for a PC to Windows 8 .
For easy work with the operating system Windows 8 model TD2340 with a screen of 23 inches equipped with an ergonomic design with a specially designed hinged base that allows you to adjust the four directions, offering the ability to rotate the screen or a horizontal position. 27-inch model TD2740 also has a unique mechanism of support that allows you to position the screen horizontally on a table for easy work. In addition, TD2740 has a built-in webcam. Due to its size, model TD3240 with optional stand can act as extremely convenient information display. The screen of the monitor provides the necessary level of reliability, regardless of how many users are using it every day. All three models have built-in speakers, SRS Premium Sound and comply with Energy Star and EPEAT Silver, indicating that their high environmental standards. "With the 10-point touch screen monitors our new users are able to interact with the digital world in a new way - said Alexander Frolov, product manager, ViewSonic representative in the CIS and Baltic states. - Certified for working with Windows 8 TD40 Series monitors provide optimum interaction with the new operating system. The devices are equipped with a capacitive touch screen technology, has excellent ergonomics and the broadest connectivity. A great quality products is the hallmark of ViewSonic during the past 25 years of work in the market of visual technology. "In Europe, ViewSonic plans to begin sales TD2340 at the end of the first quarter. On recommended retail prices to be announced.
Unfortunately, the novelty has not yet managed to photograph, but, nevertheless, we know about it, almost everything. In particular, its filling:
The 10.1-inch FullHD display
quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro with 1.5 GHz
2 GB of RAM
32 GB internal memory
8.1 MP rear camera
2.2 MP front camera
NFC
LTE
protection against water and dust to IP55/IP57
Battery 6000 mAh
thickness of 6.9 mm
Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean
As of the date of announcement, it is expected that Sony will present Xperia Tablet Z in Japan with mobile operator NTT DoCoMo on January 22, and after that the tablet can be seen live at some stores of up to 27 January. What's next, are not reported.This information appears on the operator's website for a short time (probably by mistake), and has since been deleted, so it seems, can be trusted. In any case, we will know the truth as soon as next week
Huawei will not become a long delay release presented at CES 2013 new products and already available in China, its new smartphone - Ascend D2.
Remember that this was the company's flagship 5-inch FullHD display, quad-core processor with a clock speed of 1.5 GHz, 32 GB of internal memory and support for two SIM-cards. All this offers customers a powerful stuffing Chinese mobile operator China Telecom at a price of 3990 yuan or about 640 U.S. dollars.
Meanwhile, Huawei still does not disclose its plans about the release date Ascend D2 in Western markets, but we hope that in the coming months will be able to buy the device and European users.
1At the CES 2013 otgremevshey Acer has unveiled the long-awaited budget tablet called Acer Iconia B1-A71. Is not going to keep up with her and the nearest competitor - the company ASUS, which today announced the imminent release of a cheap "tablet" called ASUS MeMO Pad.Ustroystvo offer users a VIA WM8950 processor clocked at 1 GHz, a graphics accelerator Mali-400, 7-inch display with a resolution of 1024 x 600 pixels and supports up to 10 simultaneous touches, 1 GB RAM, 8/16 GB of internal memory with the possibility to extend it using memory cards microSD, front camera 1 megapixel and battery capacity of 4270 mAh. Dimensions of the tablet will make 196.2 x 119.2 x 11.2 mm, weight - 370 grams, and it will work under Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. Well, as we can see, MeMO Pad is equipped with a relatively good filling and is a solid budget tablet. Its price will be only $ 150, and ASUS said that the device is designed primarily for sales in developing countries, and some of them will go to the store shelves later this month. The U.S. also will buy this tablet, but there are users will see it only in April.
Itself Canonical, dedicated its development in the early years introduced the communicator, who works on the mobile version of the OS. Suitability of using it as a mobile operating system and decided to prove Italian electronics manufacturer, which already takes pre-orders for the tablet Kite Full-HD. As you might guess, a European device will be equipped with a 10.1-inch IPS display with a resolution of 1920 x 1200 pixels, as well as quad-core Samsung Exynos 4412, 2 GB RAM, 32 GB of internal memory and a 2-megapixel rear and front VGA camera. In addition to the operating system Ubuntu 12.04 Processor ARM, users will also be able to boot and a more traditional version of the Android OS 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
