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Google's Tablet to Take On Apple' iPad

Google is working on a device that would compete with Apple's iPad, and plans to release it later this year, according to a Google employee who has been briefed on the project. [via NYT] It was earlier reported that the Google tablet, referred to as the Nexus tablet, would be priced between $149 and $199, making it a Kindle Fire competitor. On Thursday, the Wall Street Journal reported that Google plans to sell co-branded tablets through its own online store, just as it did with the Nexus One smartphones in 2010. The Nexus One, a co-branded phone made by HTC, didn't sell well and Google eventually shut down the store. Selling a tablet is different from selling a smartphone. Most consumers buy smartphones with a plan and Google couldn't sell plans because it is not a carrier. Tablets, however, sell without plans so Google could well succeed this time. Google's renewed efforts to sell online will focus exclusively on tablets and Google has reportedly ...

Bodymetrics pod Helps Choose the Right Jeans

The problem of selecting a model of jeans has existed exactly as long as there have been women’s jeans models. It is rare that we can determine the necessary cut and size from the first time. The inventors from the United Kingdom decided to simplify the problem of choice. Bodymetrics pod machine has been invented, which resembles a vertical tanning booth. Built-in measuring devices scan the figure of the woman, who enters the booth, and produce an accurate 3D-model of the female body. These data are processed and classified according to several parameters: the type of the figure, the size. Then the client gets the exact recommendation to buy jeans : what brands, styles, and cuts are the most suitable. The first 100 copies of the booths are expected to appear in the U.S. retail stores. The experiment will last for two years, and if the demand for such a service is great, the technology will spread across the globe.

Xperia Neo L, the First Android 'Ice Cream Sanwich' from Sony

Sony began aggressively releasing new phone since the split from Ericsson in the handset business. Following another series, a Japanese vendor introduced its first smartphone is already beginning to use Android OS 4.0 or Ice Cream Sandwich. His name is Sony Xperia Neo L M251. Quoted from Electronista, Wednesday (03/21/2012), the handset is a successor of Neo and Neo V comes out when Sony was still united with Ericsson. But not many changes in specifications made​​. Neo L, has a screen resolution of 480x854 pixel four-inch, 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor, 3G HSDPA, 512MB RAM, 1500 mAh battery and a 5 megapixel camera complete with flash LED illumination. The camera is also capable of 720p HD video capture. Neo L first appeared in the China market. Unclear whether this handset will also be marketed globally and what is the price range. Sony itself has issued several series handset, the Xperia S, U and Xperia Xperia P. Everything is still on Android Gingerbread, but promised would get...

Now Time for iPhone 5

After many rumors and speculation, the New Apple iPad finally introduced and is now marketed in several countries. Attention began to point to another Apple gadget is also reportedly ready to go this year. Moreover, if not the iPhone 5. iPhone 4S was introduced last October 2011. The latest version, the iPhone 5 or whatever his name is predicted to come out later this year. Indeed there has been no official confirmation from Apple, but many predict the new iPhone will be rolled at the latest October 2012 or earlier. Of course the latest generation of iPhone will bring many new features. Guess which one is raised, the iPhone 5 will have a body that is thinner and lighter when compared to the iPhone 4S. Then, the screen will be more broadly. Mentioned, the latest iPhone screen is 4 inches. Slightly wider than the previous generation iPhone 3.5 inch screen is still stretching it. The expansion makes sense because it assessed the screen Android smartphone competitors are relying on the big...

Toshiba AT330 - 13.3-inch Tablet Android Equipped with TV Tuner

In the event titled Toshiba World 2012 held in Germany this week, Japanese electronics vendors are showing off some new devices, smartphones and tablet PCs Including. And on that occasion was quoted as saying via Techfokus, Toshiba introduced a new Android tablet dubbed her as AT330. Toshiba's new tablet comes with a 13.3-inch treats is also supported with a TV tuner and antenna. AT330 Themselves orchestrated by Quad-Core processor Tegra 3, And other facilities include 5 MP primary camera and secondary camera 1.3 MP, HDMI port and SD card slot and SIM card slot. As the tablet operating system is running Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich. Unfortunately other detailed information, Such as price and when this device will be rolled out to the market has not been disclosed at this time.

Apple Testing LTE for New iPhone

The news about the latest generation iPhone back sticking out. Apple is reportedly already in the testing phase LTE (Long Term Evolution) for its latest iPhone and test the components of the potential suppliers. Leaking from the investment firm Barclays research note, this information also mentioned that among the components being tested, Apple seems interested in using Qualcomm's MDM9615 LTE chip. Reported by AppleInsider, Thursday (3/22/2012), this chip supports voice and data connections to high-speed 4G network. Like the iPhone 4S, the latest generation iPhone is expected to be compatible with a variety of 4G LTE networks. In addition to Qualcomm, a number of other chip maker also touted Apple's potential interest. They include Skyworks Solutions, TriQuint Semiconductor and Avago Technologies.

iPhone 5 Screen More Biggera

Has not been a month of its debut New iPad in some countries, public re-created the look of Apple's new product, what else could it be the iPhone 5. As usual, the pieces are always rumors circulating before the smart phone is actually launched. There is one more new news about the possible size of the screen to be used on the iPhone 5. Reportedly, Apple has ordered a screen measuring 4.6 inches from the new generation of smartphones that might be called the iPhone 5. This report itself revealed Maeli business newspaper from South Korea, citing a source close to an Apple manufacturing partner. If this be true, of course 5 break down the size of the iPhone handset was during this time. As an illustration, the size of the iPhone 4S is 3.5 inches. Thus quoted from the IB Times, Thursday (03/22/2012). Well, the question whether in this sixth-generation iPhone will be embedded with retinal display technology, is still unknown.