Asus delays Transformer Prime launch to December to bring in ICS
- Category: Asus
- Wednesday, 09 November 2011
- Written by Amol Mathur
As we all are expecting the launch of the faster, stronger, slimmer and sexier Asus’s Transformer Prime on November 9, reports coming in are suggesting that Asus may push the launch to December as Google has agreed to assist Asus in bringing the tablet with the latest Android Ice Cream Sandwich on it instead of Android Honeycomb as the previous reports were suggesting.
According to the source Google has been ignoring the Taiwanese brand, giving little assistance in upgrading Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablets to the new 4.0 release of the platform but this time if Google has finally agreed to help Asus this could be because more tablet makers including Asus are now turning to Windows 8 for the future development.
There has been no formal announcement from Asus and we only have to wait and see what happens tomorrow at the scheduled launch event.
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Panasonic announces rugged ‘Toughpad’ Android tablets
- Category: Panasonic
- Tuesday, 08 November 2011
- Written by Kunal Khullar
Panasonic has announced a 10-inch and a 7-inch tablet that are said to be professional-grade Android-powered tablets that are rugged and will be supported by an eco-system that includes an enterprise focused app store, peripherals, developer tools, deployment support and more.
The Toughpad A1 (10-inch model) will available first in Spring 2012 at $1299 and will offer optional 4G (LTE or WiMAX) mobile broadband as well as Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR, 802.11a/b/g/n Wi-Fi and satellite GPS.
Panasonic Toughpad A1 specifications:
- Android 3.2 (Honeycomb)
- Marvell 1.2 GHz Dual-Core Processor
- 16GB
- MicroSD optional up to 32GB
- 1GB RAM
- 10.1” XGA (4:3), capacitive multi-touch with anti-reflective and anti-glare treatment and built in ambient light sensor
- IP65 certified
- Temperature rating
- Micro-USB, microSDHC, micro HDMI
- 5MP rear, 2MP front
- 4G (LTE or WiMAX), 802.11 a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Bluetooth v2.1 + EDR, Satellite GPS
- Hardware-level security, FIPS 140-X and HIPPA compliant, cable lock slot
- 10.5 x 8.3 x 0.67 inch
Motorola Defy+ available online for Rs. 17, 990 at Flipkart
- Category: Motorola
- Tuesday, 08 November 2011
- Written by Kunal Khullar
The Defy+ by Motorola which is an upgrade to the original Defy is now available in India over at Flipkart. The smartphone is water resistant, dust proof, features a scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass and is priced at Rs. 17,990.
Key features and specifications:
- Powered by Android 2.3 (Gingerbread)
- 1GHz processor
- Water resistant, scratch resistant and dust proof to withstand all that life throws your way
- Features scratch resistant Corning Gorilla Glass
- 3.7-inch high-resolution touch screen display
- Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, microUSB, 3G
- FM Radio
- Music Player connects you to all your favourite artists
- MOTOBLUR lets users stay in touch with friends, providing quick access to social media accounts and live widgets directly from the home screen
- Motorola Media Link allows users to sync their media content from their desktops at home or work
- 5MP camera with auto focus, flash and digital zoom
- 2GB internal; *2GB microSD card in box, expandable up to 32GB
- Access to Google Apps (Google Maps 5.0 with Navigation, Google Talk, Browsing)
- 1700mAH battery for 7.1 hours of talk time and 16 days in standby
Developer violates and gets kicked from iOS developer program after pointing out flaw in iOS
- Category: Apple
- Tuesday, 08 November 2011
- Written by Kunal Khullar
Charlie Miller, who is a developer, had released a video yesterday which clearly showed a flaw in Apple’s code signing on iOS devices. This allowed his app to run malicious code to run on an iOS device and the big thing here was that this app was submitted to Apple as a stock market app and somehow it managed to get through.
Now Mr. Miller could have done the right thing by contacting Apple and explaining them the flaw and under the RFPolicy Apple would have responded to the issue in 5 days. But, he went the other way around and used the bug/flaw to get his app up on the App Store.
So what did Apple do about this? Well first of all they removed the app from their App Store and then removed Miller from the iOS developer program as he violated the policies that Apple has made for its developer program.
Check out the video posted by Charlie Miller
This makes one thing clear, even Apple doesn’t have a stronghold security system for its App development program.
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Swype v2.0 for Symbian now available for download
- Category: Symbian Apps
- Tuesday, 08 November 2011
- Written by Kunal Khullar
Swype for Symbian smartphones has been updated to v2.0 and is now available at the Nokia Beta Labs page. The major changes include crash fixes, bug fixes, support for Thai & Vietnamese languages and support for all Symbian Belle devices.
Here’s the change log:
- Complete overhaul to the install / uninstall experience. Install to C:, SD Card, Mass Memory, etc, without a problem. (We still recommend you install to C)
- Critical Settings crash has been fixed
- Official Belle support
- Thai and Vietnamese language support
- Many small bug fixes
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HTC Rhyme coming soon to India for Rs. 24,800
- Category: HTC
- Tuesday, 08 November 2011
- Written by Kunal Khullar
We believe that HTC will be launching the HTC Rhyme in India in the coming weeks. The device is listed at the popular online store, Flipkart at an MRP of Rs. 24,800 and is said to be out of stock, which means that the smartphone should be launched by HTC soon.
The specs of the Rhyme include:
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread
- HTC Sense 3.5
- 1GHz Qualcomm MSM 8255 Processor
- 768 MB of RAM
- 3.7 inch super-LCD touchscreen display with 480x800 resolution
- 5MP camera LED Flash with 720p HD video recording capability
- VGA front camera
- 3.5mm stereo headset jack
- Internal Memory: 4 GB Storage, Memory Expandable up to 32 GB
- WLAN Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, 3G HSDPA — Up to 14.4 Mbps, Wi-Fi Hotspot
- Bluetooth v3.0 with A2DP
- microUSB
- 1600mAh battery
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EA launches NFS Hot Pursuit on Android, more titles coming soon
- Category: Mobile / Tablet Games
- Tuesday, 08 November 2011
- Written by Kunal Khullar
EA Mobile has officially launched Need for Speed Hot Pursuit for the Android platform and is now available at the Android Market. The game was previously an exclusive for the Xperia Play smartphone, but now all Android users can enjoy the fast-paced car racing game on their devices.
More titles will be launched soon by EA mobile which will include The Game of Life, Sim City Deluxe and Monopoly.
EA Mobile’s slate of Android Titles include:
Need for Speed Hot Pursuit- Experience pulse-pounding action as you make the escape – or make the bust – with Need for Speed Hot Pursuit on Android. Fans of the Need for Speed Franchise can now outrun the law as a Racer in supercars like the Pagani Zonda Cinque – or stop racers cold as a Cop in high-speed police interceptors like the Lamborghini Reventon. Players can drive up to 20 precision-performance cars in adrenaline-fueled showdowns across 24 day-and-night tracks. Take it to the limit in 48 Cop and Racer Career Events, collect bounty, and rise to the top of the ranks. Bring the heat with Need for Speed Hot Pursuit!
Street Date: Now Available
Dowload from Android Market over here.
The GAME OF LIFE- Give life a new spin on Android! The possibilities are endless in the classic board game – now optimized for Android. Pass ‘N Play with up to 3 friends as you navigate animated tokens through winding roads and lush landscapes with easy touch controls. Live on the edge or play it safe. Enjoy endless hours of replay fun and re-create your LIFE each time you play!
Street Date: Coming Soon - Fall 2011
Sim City Deluxe- Build your dream city with the ultimate city building experience on Android! SimCity Deluxe presents a stunningly immersive visual experience that lets a player’s inner urban planner run wild. With incredible graphics and realistic animation, fans of the franchise will experience a vividly textured terrain that they will want to reach out and touch. Players can guide their city through seasonal catastrophes and realize that disasters can strike anytime! Fend off random meteor strikes or even alien invasions – sometimes all at once! Face up to 7 multifaceted scenarios, from staging a glorious “World Games” to coping with a scorching heat wave. See if you have what it takes to be a successful mayor.
Street Date: Coming Soon - Fall 2011
MONOPOLY - It’s “GO” time! Take a ride on the Reading Railroad. Buy Boardwalk. Go directly to jail. Buy, sell, and trade Atlantic City’s famous properties, and see the game jump to life with animated features and intuitive gameplay. Challenge friends with Pass ‘n Play and customize the difficulty, number of players, and house rules. Enjoy classic MONOPOLY play in the tradition of the beloved, best-selling board game.
Street Date: Coming Soon - Fall 2011
