Apple iPhone 4S goes joyful as Father christmas uses Siri

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Siri Issues

Launching unique to the The apple company iPhone 4S Siri, which is still in Try out type, has been hit by a variety of problems since release hampering its usage and wide-spread ongoing adopting.

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HTC Controls More Than Half The UK Market For Android

HTC out to be Britain's most popular handset manufacturer Samsung Android

Taiwanese handset manufacturer HTC is currently dominates the market in the United Kingdom Android 51 percent of all Britons will be powered smartphone based on Google's creator Desire and Sensation, new figures have shown.

New information, which comes courtesy of the recent study by ComScore revealed that MobiLens 6.3 million Android phones, is currently prevalent in the UK's 50.9 per cent of the HTC-branded products.

Despite the success of Galaxy range is far behind Samsung in the UK sector with 21.6 percent of shares for Android on the market with Sony Ericsson switches to third place with a share of 14.2 percent. LG and Motorola plays a bit part of 3.5 percent and 2.1 parts per hundred.

While HTC dominates in England on the continent, it is another story with France led by a 42.3 percent share of the manufacturer Samsung S Galaxy II comes to mind in the Italian, German and Spanish.

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Challenger to the Apple iPad?

Adam is said to be the first device in the world to integrate nVidia's Tegra 2 chip and a Pixel Qi screen.

BANGALORE: Rohan Shravan and his Adam tablet PC have once again brought on something of an online delirium amongst gadget freaks and technophiles around the world.

Shravan's Bangalore-based company Notion Ink opened up the Android-based tablet for pre-orders earlier this month and the tablets were sold out within days. Notion Ink's homepage has a big `Sold out' sign. This has, however, been accompanied by a good amount of controversy.

But before we get into that, here's something to jog everybody's memories about Adam. The tablet first generated enormous buzz when an early prototype was demonstrated at the CES (Consumer Electronics Show), the world's largest consumer tech trade show in Las Vegas in January this year. It has since been seen as a worthy challenger to the Apple iPad. The company, founded by six IITians and an MBA graduate, all aged between 23 and 25 years, was initially based in Hyderabad but shifted to Bangalore earlier this year.

Adam is said to be the first device in the world to integrate two breakthrough power saving components -- nVidia's Tegra 2 chip and a Pixel Qi screen. Together, they are expected to help it achieve twice the battery life and performance of the iPad. The Pixel Qi screen has been one of the reasons for the pre-order scramble, it allows you to read in bright sunlight like an e-reader. With the backlight off, the company claims it can increase battery life between charges by a factor of five.

Many of these claims are not fully verified yet. And that was one of the reasons for the controversy during pre-order, apart from the fact that the pre-order process itself was marred by server crashes, and what potential buyers described online as an unprofessional approach by Notion Ink to dealing with the issues. "Handling transaction with an untested system definitely scares away customers. I do not want to use my credit card in a system which is unstable in the first place," wrote one person.

The biggest grouse, however, has been that next to nothing has so far been seen of the final product. The company has been very secretive. Prior to the pre-orders, it did not offer the product for reviews by experts. Some would say Apple too is secretive to the extreme, but others point out that Notion Ink being a startup cannot act the same way.

Shravan responded to the criticism with explanations and an apology. He wrote in his blog: "CES (in Las Vegas next month) is where we intended to demo, show everything and allow for review, else there is no point for a good CES event. Pre-order was essentially for those who wanted to pre-book before Adam goes out of stock...But now reading your comments it feels extremely unfair on our part in not releasing videos, run through and other important things you need to know."

On December 19, he promised in his blog that Notion Ink would be sharing one video per day per application or principle that comes with Adam. And since then, videos showcasing the product have been available on sites like Android Police, a source for Android news and applications. Shravan also answered numerous questions from readers of Android Police.

One of the first videos shows Adam working for a heavy user, by keeping a number of applications and panels open simultaneously, something that the iPad cannot do.

Criticisms appear to have been tempered since the videos started appearing. There is also a lot of appreciation. "I like the UI (user interface) which automatically arranges the open apps in panels which can be easily viewed and arranged; efficient way of working with multiple applications," said one online comment.

But there are also other comments such as this: "Buy yourself a good laptop. These type of devices are not supposed to be this bulky, heavy and expensive." There has been some criticism that prices of some versions, especially those with Pixel Qi, are higher than promised earlier. Adam prices range between $375 and $550.

Notion Ink's secrecy, combined with some interpretations, has also provoked OnlyGizmos.com to suggest that Notion Ink might just be using a ready-made solution sold by Foxconn or some other ODM (original design manufacturer) with a custom outer cover and UI. "No that isn't bad, but makes clear to me that Notion Ink isn't developing the internals of the tablet, just the attachments like the camera placement, body and UI," says the site.

We sent a mail to Shravan asking for a response to the latest issues, but did not receive a response at the time of going to print. However, he seems to recognize the challenges he is up against. He writes in his blog: "Involving everyone in the process of creation has its benefits and losses...We are learning. As we have said earlier, we are here to stay. Ups and downs are a part of any journey, but we will try to smoothen the process for anyone who is linked to us. My next goal is to make Notion Ink best in its customer relations and whole of my energy will go into making this happen...Warm thanks for those who still support, apologies to those who felt disappointed. But as of now seeking more strength.

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The best mobile of 2010

The year 2010 is coming to an end and it has been a great year as far as mobile phones are concerned. We saw the introduction of three new mobile operating systems, namely, Microsoft's Windows Phone 7, Samsung's bada and Nokia's Symbian ^3. Apple launched the fourth generation model of the iconic iPhone (after its controversial leak earlier this year) and Google launched three versions of Android, and offered a sneak peak of the next version.

There have also been countless handsets released, running different operating systems from all manufacturers. But not all these phones were good and some were easily forgettable. But there were some that stuck in our minds long after they left our hands and we couldn't help but remember them while we put together this list.

This article is dedicated to all those awesome phones that were launched this year and set a benchmark for the phones that will come out next year.   

Apple iPhone 4 

This is the only phone in this list that we never got to fully review, but we did get to use it just enough to know that the boys over in the States weren't going crazy over it for no reason. For most of us at Techtree, there is little doubt in our minds that the iPhone is the best smartphone in the world and the iPhone 4 is the best iPhone that has ever come out.

It is hard to come across a device that unites so many qualities so beautifully as the iPhone 4 does. The phones has a drop-dead gorgeous design, visually stunning display with the highest resolution of any smartphone, a world-class operating system that remains unbeaten when it comes to design, ease of use and the quantity and quality of applications that are available for it.

The iPhone 4 was also blessed with a superb hardware that perfectly compliments the software. Although the phone has been burdened with controversies such as the early leak of the antennagate issue and the non-availability of the white-colored version, the iPhone 4 managed to survive all that and create some record-breaking sales that are still going strong. Call us Apple fanboys if you will, but we are yet to see a more complete smartphone than Apple's iPhone 4.  

Samsung Galaxy S Series  

Had Apple not gone ahead and launched the iPhone 4, stealing Samsung's thunder, we would have been waxing poetic about the Galaxy S series. But we will still go ahead and do it anyway because it deserves it. Samsung's Galaxy S series have not only been the best phones that are made by Samsung but also the best Android phones available on the market right now.

They offer by far the widest range of features and match them with performance. It has a slim design, eye-popping display quality and excellent communication and multimedia performance. Marred slightly by a plasticky design and lack of features on certain models such as an LED flash, the Galaxy S series still manages to impress greatly and reserve a spot for itself in our best of 2010 list.  

(The Galaxy S series includes all the Galaxy S handsets, including the US carrier specific ones, as well as Google's Nexus S)  

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US Cellular lowers Samsung Galaxy Tab pricing down to $199.99 (on a two-year contract)

Thanks to a recent price cut, US Cellular now has the lowest priced Samsung Galaxy Tab in the US market. The tablet is now as low as $199.99, though there is a catch with that pricing. In order to get that you will need to sign up for a two year agreement on a 5GB per month data plan. Those data plans include an option for $54.99 or $74.99, both of which include 5GB of data and the higher priced includes unlimited messaging. The $54.99 per month plan bills any messages at $0.25 each. Oh and, this price comes after a $100 mail-in-rebate.
In addition, the Galaxy Tab can also be purchased with the smaller 200MB per month data plan however in this case you will still pay $399.99, which comes after a $100 mail-in-rebate. And just for reference, the 200MB plans are priced at $14.99 and $34.99 per month with the higher of the two having unlimited messaging.
That said, while the 5GB on-contract price with US Cellular is now less than T-Mobile for the device itself, I am still thinking T-Mobile is a better deal in the long run. After all, the monthly data price with T-Mobile is $39.99 and that comes with both 5GB of data and also unlimited messaging

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LG Optimus U (U.S. Cellular)

The bottom line: The LG Optimus U is a wonderful entry-level smartphone that combines great features with a bargain price.

Review:

Editors' note: Since the Optimus U is so similar to the Optimus S, we'll focus on what sets the Optimus U apart in this review. For more design details, please read our LG Optimus S review.
Just when we thought we had reviewed the last of the LG Optimus line of phones (see the LG Optimus T, the Optimus S, the Vortex, and the Optimus M), we get the LG Optimus U. While the Optimus handsets share similar specifications with each other, the Optimus U is most like Sprint's Optimus S. Indeed, aside from a few minor differences, ... Expand full review

Editors' note: Since the Optimus U is so similar to the Optimus S, we'll focus on what sets the Optimus U apart in this review. For more design details, please read our LG Optimus S review.
Just when we thought we had reviewed the last of the LG Optimus line of phones (see the LG Optimus T, the Optimus S, the Vortex, and the Optimus M), we get the LG Optimus U. While the Optimus handsets share similar specifications with each other, the Optimus U is most like Sprint's Optimus S. Indeed, aside from a few minor differences, they're virtually identical. As the letter U is attempting to suggest, the Optimus U is available from U.S. Cellular. The phone is free after an $80 mail-in rebate. New customers will have to sign up for a two-year contract, but existing customers can get the phone for the same price without having to sign up for a new agreement as part of U.S. Cellular's new Belief Project.
Design
If you place the Optimus U and the Optimus S side by side, you probably won't be able to tell them apart at first glance. Both are 4.47 inches long by 2.32 inches wide by 0.52 inch thick, and have a soft-touch finish that gives them a comfortable feel in the hand. Even the 3.2-inch 16.7 million-color (320x480 pixel) LCD is the same
Yet, there are only a few differences between the phones. One of them is the placement of the Android hot keys beneath the display. The Optimus S puts them with the Home key first and the pop-up menu key second, whereas the Optimus U has the menu key first and the Home key second. The positions of the Back and Search keys are the same.
The second difference is the home screen. Unlike the Optimus S, which has the Sprint ID profile pack system, the Optimus U has a fairly stock Android interface. On the bottom row of the Optimus U's home screen are shortcuts to the phone dialer, the contacts list, the main menu, the messaging menu, and the browser. This arrangement is similar to the interface on the Vortex and the Optimus M, but the Optimus U comes with only the default multitouch Android keyboard. Like with the Optimus S, if you want Swype, you'll have to download it on your own.
Features
The LG Optimus U ships with Android 2.2. Even though it does not have the most recent 2.3 firmware update (which it should get at some point), we think it's still a great operating system. Features of 2.2 Froyo include voice dialing over Bluetooth, app sharing, and integration with Facebook and Twitter contacts. However, we were not able to play Flash video in the browser due to hardware limitations, even though the OS technically supports it. You can still play Flash video, but only with YouTube or third-party apps.
Even though the Optimus U is billed as an entry-level phone, we were pleased with its connectivity and media features. They include Wi-Fi with hot-spot capabilities for up to five devices; 3G in the form of EV-DO Rev. A; and stereo Bluetooth. It has GPS, too, which comes in handy with location-based apps like Google Maps, Latitude, U.S. Cellular's own navigation app called Your Navigator Deluxe.
Like most Android phones, the Optimus U comes with a slew of Google apps and features, such as a handy Google search bar, Google Voice search, Google Talk, Gmail, Google Calendar, and YouTube. LG and U.S. Cellular threw in a few other apps, like Facebook, Twitter, MyContacts Backup, City ID, and Tone Room Deluxe. The Optimus U also has ThinkFree Office, a productivity suite that lets you create and edit Office documents.
Aside from Gmail, you can enter your own POP3/IMAP account information into a separate e-mail app. If you want to get corporate e-mail, the phone supports Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync for syncing e-mail, contacts, and calendar information. Other basic features include a speakerphone, a vibrate mode, a calculator, conference calling, voice dialing, visual voice mail, a calendar, and text and multimedia messaging

Read more: http://reviews.cnet.com/smartphones/lg-optimus-u-u/4505-6452_7-34432046.html#ixzz18V1bQVWu

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Samsung Announces First Android Device

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world’s second largest cellphone maker, today unveiled the I7500, its first Android-powered mobile phone. With the launch, Samsung becomes the first company among the global top three mobile phone manufacturers to unveil an Android-powered phone.

“Samsung is among the earliest members of the Open Handset Alliance and has been actively moving forward to introduce the most innovative Android mobile phone,” said JK Shin, Executive Vice President and Head of Mobile Communication Division in Samsung Electronics. “With Samsung’s accumulated technology leadership in mobile phone industry and our consistent strategy to support every existing operating system, I believe that Samsung provides the better choices and benefits to our consumers” he added.

The I7500, a touch screen smartphone, offers a 5 megapixel camera and 7.2 Mbps HSDPA and WiFi connectivity, that gives users access to all of Google’s services.

Samsung said that the phone would be available in major European countries in June. No word on pricing.

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