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How to enable/disable Apps to change their screen orientation
There are times when you dont want Safari or other apps like iPod to rotate automatically. It frustates a lot when the screen orientation is changed to landscape while on lying on a bed even id we don’t want the screen to rotate. Since apple doesn’t provides any way to control this, But thanks there is a tweak in cydia by name Rotation Inhibitor that allows enablng/disabling interface rotation. Rotation Inhibitor is a SBSettings toggle so you wont see any icons on your springboard. Once you disable this toggle Safari, iPod, Messages and other apps that changes the screen orientation will not able to do so. Rotation Inhibitor is available on cydia under ispazio repo for free.
Gigabyte T1000 intends to terminate competition
Motherboard manufacturer Gigabyte has come up with a brand new netbook which has a ring of Terminator 2 to it - dubbing the model the Gigabyte T1000. It is but a basic upgrade to its predecessor, the T1028 tablet series, where it will come equipped with a 10.1” 1,366 x 768 HD touchscreen display, a choice of Intel Atom N450/N470 processors, 1GB RAM, a 250GB hard drive, Windows 7 Starter Edition, Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity and a 1.3-megapixel camera. No idea on pricing, but expect it to roll out pretty soon.
Opera 10.5 For the Mac Is Out. It’s Blazingly Fast.
Opera 10.5 for Mac’s out. It markets itself as the fastest browser out there and that might just be the case…Yep, even faster than Chrome. Download here.
Samsung Caliber (SCH-r860) comes to MetroPCS
Samsung has announced a new phone, Caliber (SCH-r860) for Metro PCS. As like most phones in Samsung’s portfolio, Caliber too, is a full touchscreen device and features 3.2-inch display and TouchWiz UI. Additional features include EVDA Rev. 0, full HTML browser, Bluetooth, GPS, 3MP camera, video and music player and microSD card slot supporting up to 16GB. It has a battery rated at 1080mAh and gives a talk time of up to 4.5 hours and standby time of up to 300 hours.
Metro PCS is selling the device for $159 on contract and after a $90 mail-in rebate.
Acer beTouch E110 approved by FCC
The FCC has given their nod of approval for the Acer beTouch E110, where this Android-powered smartphone will play nice with AT&T’s 3G network (850/1900 MHz), albeit this is no guarantee that it will be launched by AT&T. The handset could very well arrive on Rogers Wireless as well, so stay tuned. For folks who are wondering what the Acer beTouch E110 offers, this entry-level smartphone is equipped with a 2.8" QVGA touchscreen display, GPS capability, a 3.5mm headphone jack, social networking capability, Acer web widgets support, a 3.2-megapixel camera, 256MB ROM, 256MB RAM and a 416MHz ST Ericsson PNX6715 processor. Expect it to hit European shores from this March onwards, while us living Stateside keep our fingers crossed for a carrier to pick it up.
Nokia N97 mini Gold Edition unveiled, costs $850
The N97 mini Gold Edition is dressed in 18-carat gold and comes with apps like “ELLE 360Fashion”, which should help fashion lovers follow the latest trends and news.
Other than that, the Nokia N97 mini Gold Edition has the same features the regular edition includes: 3.2 inch touchscreen display with 360 x 640 pixels, full QWERTY keyboard, Wi-Fi, HSPA, GPS, Nokia Maps, 3.5mm headset jack, 8GB of internal memory, and a 5MP camera with autofocus and LED flash.
Samsung Galaxy Spica gets Android 2.1 update (unofficially)
If you can’t wait till Q2 when Samsung will officially release Android 2.1 update for Galaxy Spica, you can download the unofficial ROM from the link below to delve in the Éclair goodness now. New things the update brings to the table is the new UI, personalization features and more. The phone however, doesn’t work all smooth as the person who put this guide claims Google Maps not working properly and freezing issues.
Instructions and Download link here.
Samsung adds first volume 40nm 4Gb DDR3 modules in industry to line
Samsung has been very big on new green memory products for servers and other computer systems recently. Earlier this month Samsung was touting its new 30nm DDR3 DRAM modules as the greenest in the industry. Samsung is now announcing the industry’s first volume production 40nm DDR3 4Gb modules.
The new DDR3 RAM modules are aimed at use in data centers, servers, and high-end notebooks. The RAM is focused on low-power, which equates to less power consumption in the data center and longer battery life in notebooks. Samsung reports that its new RAM will help OEMs meet or exceed Energy Star power consumption ratings.
Samsung plans to move almost 90% of its DDR DRAM production to the 40nm process. A server that uses a 40nm 2Gb DDR3 module right now consumes 55W of power whereas the same server using 40nm 4Gb DDR3 modules consumes 36W. The new modules will be offered in 1.5V and 1.35V varieties.
Facebook 1.2 Available Now on Windows Marketplace
After being spotted on the XDA community, Facebook 1.2 has now reached the Windows Marketplace, complete with new features and upgrades. While the XDA folks messed with the non-touchscreen version of the software, we now get a finger-friendly version of the app.
Facebook 1.2 now includes comments and thumbs up, the ability to view comments more easily, a new search option and an updated news feed. You’ll also be able to upload pictures and videos via Facebok immediately after taking them or call people directly from the Friends list.
The user can manage his profile and post whenever, wherever.
Intex IN 5030 has triple SIM slot
Just when you thought that there is more than enough to handle on your plate with a dual SIM phone, along comes the Intex IN 5030 with their triple SIM-toting handset (GSM + GSM + CDMA). You will also get dual batteries for an extended talk time, and you are able to receive/make a call from GSM while maintaining an active CMA connection, making it a snap to switch between the two numbers. Expect to fork out around $100 for the Intex IN 5030 - needless to say, you won't be seeing it Stateside anytime soon.
Casio’s GPS camera coming in October
I don’t get GPS in cameras. There have been times (not many, but there have) when I’ve been out taking pictures and don’t necessarily want the whole world to know where I was. Casio’s new EX-10HG camera is going to take that option away from me, with their new GPS-enabled point and shoot camera.
My confusion aside, the Casio EX-10HG originally showed up as a concept camera at CES 2010, but was confirmed by a rep at PMA 2010 that they will be coming out this October, and will retail for about $400. No doubt they’ll sell a ton of them, and then we’ll all know where those family snapshots were taken.
How to launch any app by shaking your iPhone
iPhone’s shake feature is now not only limited to its iPod app to Shuffle songs. Yes you heard right, Now you can launch any app that is installed on your iPhone just by shaking. If you’ve any favorite app that you use it every now and then and you dont want to flip pages to launch that particular app then you can just shake your iPhone to launch it.
Here are the steps link your app to support shake feature:
- Install Activator from cydia, its available for free under Bigboss repo.
Samsung HMX-U20 and HMX-U15 camcorders
[PMA 2010] Samsung has rolled out a couple more camcorders in the form of the HMX-U20 and HMX-U15, where both models are able to deliver full HD video recording alongside an integrated USB port and HDMI connectivity support. The HMX-U20 is equipped with a 3x optical zoom as well as the ability to capture still images in 10-megapixel glory, while the HMX-U15 lacks the optical zoom, albeit captures better stills thanks to its 14-megapixel still camera sensor. In order to extend your creativity by an extra mile, Samsung has thrown in a time lapse recording feature, letting you program the camcorder at a pre-set interval of one image every one, five, 10 or 30 seconds. The HMX-U20 and HMX-U15 camcorders will retail for $229.99 and $249.99, respectively when it is released later this year.
Nokia X10 Symbian^3 Handset Gets Leaked; Nokia’s Lack of Interest for MWC Detailed
We knew something was missing from MWC 2010, in Barcelona this week and yes, it might have been Nokia. Although they announced the MeeGo platform together with Intel, they did it in a separate exhibition and have shown zero new handsets during MWC. This is quite a disappointment, coming from the biggest handset maker, but at least we’ve got this Nokia X10 leak, shown below.
Also, no big news related to Symbian, aside from it going open source. It’s really sad to see the “biggest smartphone OS in the world” getting a 10 square meter booth in the back corner of Hall 1 during MWC 2010 and not a single new device to run the platform. What’s happening to Nokia?
Back to the leak, we learn that Nokia X10 is a Symbian^3 device, that packs a sliding QWERTY keyboard, multiple homescreens with auto rotation, a 600 MHz ARM Cortex A8 processor, a 3.2 inch AMOLED capacitive touch display, 32 or 16GB of internal memory and 256MB RAM. HSDPA, WiFi and A-GPS are also on the specs list, together with a 5 megapixel camera with LED flash.
Here’s a video detailing the leaked device. Could it be a fake?
Official eBay Application Now Available
A new eBay app for Android has just hit the market and promises to satisfy your eBay auction cravings. The new eBay app allows you to check the status of your auctions, navigate with voice commands, check status updates and view or leave feedback, all from your favorite Android device. Most importantly, the app will notify you if you get outbid so that you no longer have to stay glued to your computer for those last dire seconds of the auction.
So, this app should make life easier for you whether you are a power eBay user or just a rare bidder or seller. eBay has just made it easier for everyone to easily access their accounts without having to continually log in and navigate through their browser.
Acer gets into the Android game
Even as Windows Mobile 7 is set to wow us, more and more manufacturers are heading towards Android. Case in point: the Acer Liquid e. This 786MHz Snapdragon device is as bog standard as they come with GPS, WiFi, and HSDAP support. It also runs Android 2.1 and should be nice and fast. It has a 3.5-inch display and looks like a Zune mated with an N1.
Windows Phones Series Is Official
Motorola Quench Cliq XT (ex-Zeppelin) announced
The only new phone that Motorola announced at MWC 2010 (until now, anyway) is the Motorola Quench, which will be known in the US as Motorola Cliq XT (launched by T-Mobile).
Previously appeared as Motorola Zeppelin, the Quench / Cliq XT is an Android 1.5 smartphone with MotoBlur. Let’s hope it will be updated soon to a newer version of Android – otherwise, it might not be able to quench users’ thirst for a modern OS.
The Motorola Quench / Cliq XT is the eighth Android device unveiled by Moto globally.
Its features include: 3.1 HVGA touchscreen display with pinch and zoom capabilities, a front navigation touchpad, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, A-GPS, E-compass, virtual QWERTY keyboard, Bluetooth 2.0, 3.5mm headset jack, WebKit browser, Adobe Flash Lite, MicroSD card support, and a 5.0 megapixel autofocus camera with LED flash. The phone measures 116.7 x 59.4 x 12.3 mm and has a 1420 mAh battery that should be able to provide a talk-time of up to 6.5 hours.
Samsung I8520 rocks Android 2.1, 3.7-inch WVGA Super AMOLED, 8 MP camera, pico projector
Even though Samsung failed to officially announce the I8520 Android-powered smartphone at its Bada event, we’ve found the device at the company’s MWC portal. It’s a rockin’ awesome device with features that impress! Here’s the specs rundown:
- Quad-band GSM coupled with tri-band HSPA connectivity
- 3.7-inch WVGA Super AMOLED touchscreen
- 8-megapixel camera (720p / 30fps video recording), plus front-facing VGA camera
- Android 2.1 with TouchWIZ running on top of it
- DivX/Xvid-enabled media player
- A-GPS, WiFi (b/g/n), Bluetooth 2.1, DLNA support
- Integrated DLP pico projector!!! (there’s also some “Specialized Projector UI” mentioned)
- FM Radio with RDS, 3.5mm headset jack, stereo speakers with 3D sound effect
- 2GB (or more) of internal memory + microSD memory card slot
- 1800 mAh battery
- Size: 123×59.8×14.9 mm
In a nutshell, the I8520 is the best Android smartphone announced to date. Too bad we’ll have to wait for Q3 to see it released in Europe and Asia, and possibly U.S. soon afterwards.
Adam tablet debuts at Mobile World Congress
Early in Janaury on Shanzai.com we reported on the Adam tablet, hailed as India’s answer to the Apple iPad. Since the prototype was unveiled at the Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas, it has created a lot of buzz on many technology blogs and websites in India. Today the full version is slated to be launched at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona.
The new Sony Ericsson XPERIA™ X10 mini pro
Today, on 14th of February, Sony Ericsson announces the new XPERIA™ X10 mini also know as Robyn.XPERIA™ X10 mini is the smallest Android-based smartphone in the world! The phone sizes only 83 x 50 x 17 mm and weights just 88 grams. XPERIA™ X10 mini will be available in selected markets from Q2 2010 in several colours: Black, Pearl White, Lime, Pink, Red and Silver.
NEC camera engine for camera phones provides high-quality images comparable to digital-still cameras
NEC has introduced a new camera engine CE 151 system-on-chip (SoC) for camera phones, with the idea to enable modern handsets to take high-quality images comparable to digital-still cameras. The CE 151 has an improved noise-reduction function for minimizing distortion caused by lenses, as well as the latest generation 1.1 micron sensors for recording still images and video frames. In addition, the upcoming camera phones equipped with CE 151 will be able to output full-HD (1080p) video stream and still image data up to 13 megapixels received by the CMOS sensor!
And that’s not all – energy consumption is approximately 25% lower than the existing CE143 product offering, while backward compatibility with previous NEC Electronics’ CE series products is preserved…
Sagem Orga and Telefonica turn the SIM card into a Wi-Fi hotspot
Sagem Orga and Telefonica are enhancing mobile broadband services by offering “SIMFi”, the first SIM card with integrated Wi-Fi. By turning the SIM card into a Wi-Fi hotspot, Sagem Orga and Telefonica have developed a solution without all these hurdles. An embedded WLAN modem in the SIM card, driven by the SIM toolkit applets running in the SIM, will enable Telefonica to broadcast High Speed Packet Access (HSPA) Internet access through Wi-Fi to notebooks and netbooks. The new generation USIM card “SIMFi” can be inserted in any type of classic handset to act as a universal and interoperable HSPA/Wi-Fi router for any device.
“We strongly believe that SIMFi, with its unprecedented functionality for wireless access, will significantly improve the user experience,” explained Remy Cricco, Technology Innovation Manager at Sagem Orga. “If customers can connect their notebooks to the Web anytime and anywhere by simply using what they have with them most of the time and what is the most trusted secure device – the SIM card – adoption can be expected to be enormous.”
Keyboard lets you edit YouTube videos like a pro
Any video pro will tell you that for quick accurate video editing, there's nothing quite like having a real jog/shuttle wheel. Sure, all of the popular video editing software like Windows Movie Maker and Apple iMovie have on screen interfaces that let you do the same basic things, but they still require that you use a mouse and cursor to control things. The GR100 keyboard adds a classic style jog/shuttle wheel that you turn to move quickly through a clip, with an inner dial to locate the exact frame you want. A set of buttons around the dial provides shortcuts to all of the essential editing functions.
The GR100 is made by the Korean video software company CodeAct, so naturally it works with their GReditor, along with other popular edit suites like Adobe Premiere and Pinnacle Studio. It's available in both Japanese and English versions for a pretty hefty $275.
HP Compaq Airlife 100 3G smartbook announced
HP Spain have announced a new smartbook, the Compaq Airlife 100, with a netbook-style form factor, 10.1-inch touchscreen and integrated 3G. While HP aren’t spilling the beans on the Airlife 100’s chipset, last we heardthey were playing with Qualcomm’s 1GHz Snapdragon, so it seems a reasonable assumption.
Elsewhere there’s a 16GB SSD and WiFi along with the 3G connection, while HP also reckon the frugal smartbook will be leggy enough to last for 12 hours on a single charge. Alternatively standby is tipped at 10 days.
From the photos it’s obvious that there’s a webcam and an SD card slot, together with some useful shortcut keys around the trackpad; HP have also loaded up their own touchscreen UI. According to the company, the Compaq Airlife 100 will arrive in Europe this spring, as a subsidized deal with carrier Telefonica. No word of a US launch or any pricing details.
The Puma Phone gets pictured, will be launched next week
Puma Phone announced in October 2009? The handset will be officially unveiled next week – and it has just appeared in a photo (although, for the moment, we can only see its back).
Manufactured by Sagem, the Puma Phone is targeted at sporty people, and it seems to be a touchscreen handset. Its known features include GPS, video chat, pedometer, bike/run tracking applications, instant messaging, a sports news application, stopwatch, a “music turntable”, a photo camera, and a solar panel on the back.
The Puma Phone will also provide access to Puma World (which includes news from football, motorsport, sailing and so on) and to various Puma apps and games.
The price of the Sagem Puma Phone is not known at the moment, but a teaser website for the sporty handset is available here.
Google Goes Social With Buzz, Also On Your iPhone
Google just unveiled its very own take on social media; Google Buzz.
Think of it as a mix of Twitter, Facebook and Google wave, basically, it’s meant to allow you to share links, media and thoughts through Gmail with your contacts and let them send it further or respond to it. But it’s not email… Here is the official teaser:
LG GT350, Touchscreen-QWERTY Combo Meant for Social Networking
LG Electronics announced a new handset ahead of MWC 2010, the LG GT350 model meant for fans of social networking and other such services. The device comes with a sliding QWERTY keyboard, a large 3 inch touchscreen LCD display and other features you’ll find out after the break.
MEN Micro 3U CompactPCI single-board computer
MEN Micro's latest development would be the 3U CompactPCI single-board computer (SBC), where it packs the punch of a low-power Intel Atom XL processor alongside an onboard FPGA for user-defined functions, making it the first SBC of its kind that boasts such capability. Also known as the F11S, it offers a new range of design flexibility that targets industrial, embedded mobile, railway and transportation applications. Capable of operating across an extended -40 degrees C to +85 degrees C (-40 degrees F to +185 degrees F) temperature range thanks to a redesigned heat sink, this is one tough cookie that boasts a COM interface, a D-Sub connector, a couple of USB 2.0 ports, VGA or UXGA graphics and a PS/2 interface. Available as conduction- or convection-cooled, the F11S sure ain't cheap with prices starting from $1,443 upwards while running on Windows or Linux platforms.
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