Google and Verizon partner up to build Android devices.

Posted on October 7, 2009 by Muhammad Ali

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This is big news as far as Google and Verizon is concerned. It would definitely give a big boost to Google‘s mobile OS Android. Google and Verizon have joined hands and have become partners with the primary vision of building Android devices.

According to this strategic partnership Verizon and Google will be developing, marketing as well as distributing Android devices. Google and Verizon plan to build applications and upload them onto the Android devices.

That does not mean that third party developers cannot contribute in this part. Third party developers can also develop and deploy their applications onto Android devices.

Let us see how this partnerhsip works out.

T-Mobile Launching Samsung Behold II which runs on Google’s Android

Posted on October 5, 2009 by Monik

Another Android Running Phone, Samsung Behold II is all set to enter the U.S Markets, with T-Mobile. Both the companies announced this news yesterday.

The Phone will have it’s own, touch interface called TocuhWiz (I gotta try this!) and is a 3G ready phone! The launch date is sometime before the Holidays to begin. The features are what will make you go Gaga over this Phone. It’s got a OLED display, (don’t know what is OLED? Check this post), GPS ready, 16 GB Expandable memory and for our Photogrpahers, it’s got a 5 Megapixel Camera!

Well, i have talked to various people, Most prefer looks, some prefer features while very few ever think about finding the HardWare Configurations. Well, if your one of them, who looks for hardware configuration, this is your Phone boy!

Thanks Om Malik.

Augmented Reality comes to iPhone with 2 iPhone Apps : Must Read

Posted on October 3, 2009 by Monik

It’s been long time since my last posts “Augmented Reality coming Closer to Reality“. Things were then just under development but today with thesesTwo Apps, it finally comes to the iPhone 3GS through the App Store.

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Cyclopedia (iTunes Link) and Wikitude are the Two Apps which make Augmented reality possible, simply by using iPhone 3GS’s GPS technology and the inbuilt compass to locate the exact location of the Person and to which direction is he pointing. The Apps use Information from Wikipedia to display.

It simple works when you start the app and turn your camera towards any place, soon the apps locate you and then provide information about through a dead simple user interface. Apart form just Wikipedia information, Wikitude renders data from the famous international review website, Qype.

These Apps are available on the Apple Store for a price of $2. Well, theses tools can serve as guides when your on a holiday. Go to any place in the world, just remove your iPhone, Put in the App and turn your Camera towards the location and there you go!

Wikitude allows users to add points of interest to the locations too. The sad thing about Cyclopedia is that having a Superb Visual Interface, it had been neglected for months since it’s release in July. Anyways, the apps on Android seem to work quite well but their accuracy is less compared to that of iPhone.

Via [ReadWriteWeb]

Android – the next best mobile O/S!

Posted on August 15, 2009 by bastab

In October 2003 Android Inc. was the company founded by Andy Rubin,Rich Miner,Nick Sears and Chris White.And that was the start by which they didn’t probably think they could do big things one day,like what are they are upto now.From that very moment onwards Android Inc. have seen many momet of truth,and the most shining of them being approached by Google to get their products sold to them. Now,it does not happen everyday that you are approached by a company of the stature of Google to approach you to buy your products.Google bought Android™ Inc. and the four joined Google.Thus Google entered the wireless world.

Based on the Linux kernel and released as an Open Source platform under the Apache Licence,Android these days are attracting huge Industry backing.

Although it faces strong hindrances from the already established mobile O/S Symbian and Windows Mobile,the generous backing from Google is surely going toplay a big and significant role in the way Android gets to make itself a steady power in the ever-increasing mobile world.The toughest competition it faces is from Apple iPhone platform which,developers claim,has got both the software and hardware domains equally handful.Additionally,the large pool of independent developers that create interesting applications for the iPhone also work at its advantage.

Whereas,Windows Mobile is seemingly low on development sector these days,with no major technological update for over a year.A launch of the Windows 7 Mobile platform can make a huge difference to the scenario,though.
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But according to the Technical Developers throughout the world,it’s Android which can be touted to be the long-term winner. Symbian(today’s maket leaders) is backed by Nokia only. Whereas for Android the list goes as-Sony Ericsson,Samsung,LG,Acer,ASUS,Motorola,Toshiba and even Huawei,Intel,ARM,Texas Instruments and etc.

The main advantage Android enjoys is the lesser security threats,being a Linux based platform.And the better part being any developers can work on it in their own ways to create better applications,and any handset manufacturer manufacturer can use it for use.

Acer’s Android NoteBook did not throw Windows yet

Posted on June 7, 2009 by Monik

Acer, who will be releasing a Android Powered NoteBook, Recently Confirmed that Along with Android which can fulfill all the needs for a Internet User, will also Include Windows Xp in it’s version.

This will help Acer Stay in the Market Because Android cannot Complete all needs of a computer user as compared to WIndows Xp. And after all a $20 would go heavy on Acer.

Thanks Engadget.

Second Google’s Android powered phone : Kogan Agora

Posted on December 5, 2008 by Monik

After Htc’s Android powered Phone (Google’s first cellphone named G1) this time it’s Australian based Kogan technologies who are bringing out the second Android (Google’s Mobile Open-source platform) powered cellphone called Agora.

The price for it is estimated to be Australian $299 for Agora and Australian $399 for Agora pro. And like you see it’s open-source which means that It will go on improving as more and more things are developed for Android.

Let’s see the features

2.5 Inch Touchscreen
Full qwerty Keyboard
Micro SD card slot
Pre-Installed Google Software
2 Megapixel Camera
Wi-Fi
Gps
3G
Works with any network

Release date is supposed to be 29th January,2008. If want to place an order visit the company’s store. Let’s wait and see.

Press release

Below is the press release.

KOGAN UNVEILS AGORA
FIRST AUSSIE PHONE POWERED BY ANDROID

MELBOURNE, Thursday 4th December 2008 – Kogan Technologies today unveiled the Kogan Agora, the first Australian mobile phone powered by the Android operating system.

Kogan Technologies will sell the Agora for AU$299 and the Agora Pro for AU$399. Both models are available for sale today on www.kogan.com.au. The phones are sold outright – with no contract – and will work on any network.

The Kogan Agora (AU$299) features a full QWERTY keyboard, central navigation key, 2.5” touchscreen, microSD slot, and 3G connectivity.

The Kogan Agora Pro (AU$399) adds a 2 MP camera, Wi-Fi, and GPS to the Agora’s impressive specifications.

Both models will ship to customers – in Australia and internationally – on January 29th 2009.

Kogan Technologies founder, Ruslan Kogan, said the Agora is proof that his company is achieving its goal of offering the latest technology at the best value prices.

“The Kogan team have been working very hard to bring out the exciting new phones powered by Google’s Android operating system at the right mix of price and specifications,” Kogan said.

“We’ve been listening to customers through our blog, and crammed in all the features we possibly could. The end result is the best value, fully-featured phone in the Australian market.

“We worked closely with manufacturers and vendors to develop drivers, software, and tweaks to make the Agora an intuitive and exciting experience for everyone.

“The design and features of the Kogan Agora makes the phone appeal to both consumers and business users.

“The Android operating system means the handset can capture and play music, photos and video, surf the web, play games, navigate, and organise your life with extremely powerful applications.”

Kogan has been a long time supporter of open source and Android provides a real alternative to Apple’s proprietary operating system for the iPhone.

“Google is a key player in developing efficient and innovative online solutions for customers around the world. The open source nature of Android means the operating system will continually improve over time,” Kogan said.

Some of the applications pre-loaded on the Kogan Agora are:

· Gmail
· Google Search
· Google Calender
· Google Maps
· Google Talk
· YouTube

HIGHLIGHTS:

· 2.5-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen
· Integrated QWERTY keyboard
· High-speed 3G network connection
· One-Touch Google Search
· Easy Web Browsing
· Easy-to-use email with attachment support for images, videos, music and documents
· Customisable Home Screen with instant Email, text message and IM notifications
· Instant access to mobile Internet services (Gmail , YouTube , Google Talk , Google Calendar , Google Maps )
· Music Player
· microSD expansion slot for all your storage needs
· Wi-Fi network access (included with Kogan Agora Pro)
· GPS navigation capability (included with Kogan Agora Pro)
· 2.0 megapixel camera (included with Kogan Agora Pro)

SPECIFICATIONS:

Operating System
Android
Google Mobile Functions
Google Search, Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Talk, Google Calendar.
Display
2.5-inch TFT-LCD flat touch-sensitive screen with 262K QVGA (320 X 240 pixel) resolution
Device Control
Central Navigation Key
Keyboard
QWERTY keyboard
Keyboard backlighting
GPS
GPS navigation capability (included with Kogan Agora Pro)
Connectivity
Bluetooth 2.0 with Enhanced Data Rate
Wi-Fi: IEEE 802.11b/g (included with Kogan Agora Pro)
Camera
2.0 megapixel colour camera (included with Kogan Agora Pro)
Audio
Built-in microphone and speaker
Headphone jack
Ring tone formats:
· MIDI, MP3, WMA, AAC, WAV, PCM
Video
Video formats supported:
· MPEG2 H263, H264, MPEG4, AVI
Mail attachment support
Viewable document types:
· JPEG, GIF, WBMP, MIDI, AMR, MP3, WAV
Dimensions (HxWxD)
108 mm x 64 mm x 14.8 mm
Weight
130g
Battery
Rechargeable Lithium-ion battery
Capacity: 1300 mAh
Talk Time
Up to approximately 400 minutes
Standby Time
Up to approximately 300 hours
Processor MHz
624 MHz
Memory
ROM:
256 MB
RAM:
128 MB
microSD card expansion slot
Network
UMTS/HSDPA (850, 1900, 2100 MHz)
GSM/EDGE (850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz)

Other than as described in this release, Kogan and its products, are not affiliated with Google Inc or its products. Google, Android, Google Search, Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Talk, Google Calendar are trademarks of Google Inc. Use of these trademarks is subject to Google Permissions.

About Kogan Technologies

Kogan Technologies is a wholly-owned Australian company established in 2006 by entrepreneur Ruslan Kogan. Kogan sells a wide range of consumer electronics in Australia, New Zealand, and around the world. The Kogan promise is based on a unique business model that passes the savings of dealing direct with the manufacturers onto Australian consumers. Bypassing middlemen, Kogan is able to offer the latest technology at the most affordable prices. Kogan’s unique blend of quality technology and value for money offers price-conscious Australian technology consumers a real choice.

Android powered Gphone, Google phone hits the market

Posted on September 22, 2008 by Monik

23rd september is the date when the Gphone is to be released. It will be one of the tough competitor for Apple’s Iphone. The G1 is made by HTC in Taiwan.
If rumors are to be believed it has touchscreen just like that of the Iphone and a Slide out Keyboard. It was recently named as the “Kila” Project by T-mobile.

Android , The Open source project which was released by google last year for the development of it’s Mobile Platform , Android with heft prizes for the best developers , this will be the First cellphone to have the system in itself. This is a free platform , no one is charged to use it or to write applications for it. It is more or less like the Apple’s 3rd party developers program.
The softwares for Android can be downloaded from any part of the web. These applications will help users to use google services with much ease and also google will be able to sell advertising much easily on the cellphones.
HTC being the first one to release Android will be able to gain much under this , HTC , mostly known to create Microsoft powered cellphones.
It will be containing a perfect suite a email client, SMS program, calendar, maps, browser, contacts, and others.
Next year Lg and Samsung will release their Android powered mobile handsets.

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