GSM Dome - Mobile Phone News |
- Microsoft Unveils Windows Phone 8: Multi Core Device Compatibility, 720p screens, Lack of Support for Current Phones
- Samsung Galaxy Note II to Use Unbreakable Plane Display, Launch in October
- LG Quick Voice Virtual Assistant is LG’s Answer to S Voice and Siri
| Posted: 20 Jun 2012 01:02 PM PDT
This week started with the unveiling of the Microsoft Surface tablet and now goes on with the Windows Phone Summit event, that included the official showcasing of Windows Phone 8. On stage we saw Joe Belfiore, Microsoft Windows Phone manager giving us a rundown of the new features, that include many goodies. For starters the new OS, also codenamed Apollo will support 720p resolutions and multicore devices. The platform arrives this fall and you should know that Windows Phone 7 and 7.5 devices won’t support WP8, but they’ll get a special WP7.8 update that will get at least some of the features of the new OS on older devices. So, WP 8 brings support for phones that will have 1280 x 768 pixel displays and finally we also get external memory via SD card storage. The platform will have a shared kernel with Windows 8 and Windows RT, so you should expect shared and ported apps from one platform to the other. One thing that’s worth noticing is that Microsoft actually promised multicore support, not only dual core, so up to 64 cores, although that sounds like sci-fi talk. There’s also NFC available now and an e-wallet feature. The technology relies in this case on an enhanced SIM, not the phone’s hardware. Windows Phone 8 will integrate Nokia Maps not only on Nokia phones now, but also other models. Offline maps are included and turn by turn directions will be available, plus all the features of Nokia Drive. Enterprise and security functions were not neglected, so WP8 devices will get encryption, secure boot and IT management. The Bitlocker Drive Encryption option will handle the security and the IT managers will be able to push apps to the phones without needing Marketplace. Office will be more prominent in this mobile platform, but that aspect wasn’t explained that much. Also in Apollo we get in app purchases and slight changes to the UI based on tiles. The tiles will be available in 3 sizes: small square, medium square and wide tile, that’s as big as two medium squares pushed together. Among the initial partners of Microsoft’s WP8 launch are Qualcomm, HTC, Nokia, Huawei and Samsung. The first WP8 phones will arrive in 180 countries and be available in 50 different languages. Windows Phone 8 will come in the fall, once Windows 8 and Microsoft Surface also launch. So, what do you think about this unveiling? Small step or interesting changes? Related posts:
 |
| Samsung Galaxy Note II to Use Unbreakable Plane Display, Launch in October Posted: 20 Jun 2012 06:44 AM PDT
Straight from Korea comes news about the Samsung Galaxy Note II, that has replaced the Galaxy S III as the most awaited Samsung product this year. The new info points towards an October release, around the same time frame as the iPhone 5, so maybe it’s meant as a rival for it. The device is also supposed to use an unbreakable plane (UBP) display, a precursor to the flexible screen. Apple will most likely release its new iPhone this fall, so the new Note will be just on time, provided that it doesn’t launch later than its announcement. Initially, the new Note was meant to debut at the year end, but that timeline changed. As far as design goes, the Note II is supposed to take on many elements from the Galaxy S III, so we expect a bigger version of it, much like the first Note was the big version of the Galaxy S II. The thinner display rumored to be present on it will allow a slimmer waistline and give more space for the baseband core chip and application processor. Galaxy Note II is said to pass the 5.3 inch mark this time and it could reach as much as 5.5 inches, still keeping it in phablet range and not tablet. Longer battery life, sturdier build and better shock resistance are all among the specifications. It also has a quad core CPU and that’s most likely the Exynos unit on the Galaxy S III. Finally, the piece on our South Korean source mentioned below ends with the preinstalled Android Jelly Bean on the Galaxy Note II. What do you think? Is the info real? Related posts:
 |
| LG Quick Voice Virtual Assistant is LG’s Answer to S Voice and Siri Posted: 20 Jun 2012 06:34 AM PDT
With S Voice being a genuine disappointment on Samsung Galaxy S III and Siri still ruling the virtual assistant area, it’s time to get yet another similar solution. This one comes from LG and it’s dubbed the LG Quick Voice. Is it any good? Let’s see what it offers first… Voice recognition support is a big feature on modern devices, especially smartphones and tablets. LG calls its system “intelligent voice recognition” and Quick Voice is meant to hit various Android smartphones, obviously that are part of the LG Optimus family, like the Optimus Vu and Optimus LTE II. They’re getting Quick Voice in June and July respectively. Quick Voice offers some of the features also available through S Voice and Siri. Thus, LG users will make phone calls, send texts and emails through it, search the web, set alarms, make calendar appointments and all of tha via voice commands. There’s no clear detail on how many languages will be supported initially and if international customers will get access to this feature as soon as the South Korean ones. LG’s move makes it even more clear that the future belongs to virtual assistants and innovative methods of input. Physical keys weren’t enough and now the touchscreen’s not enough as well… what’s next? Related posts:
 |
| You are subscribed to email updates from To stop receiving these emails, you may unsubscribe now. | Email delivery powered by Google |
| Google Inc., 20 West Kinzie, Chicago IL USA 60610 | |
No comments:
Post a Comment