Samsung Galaxy S4 has been released

Droid-Gadget Samsung Galaxy S4 attracted the attention of gadget lovers since its launch on March 14, 2013. Although the official distribution yet running, leaked Samsung's flagship Android phone prices had been spread. (readmore)

Samsung Galaxy S3

GSMA GSM Arena citing Helpdesk suggested that the smartphone is more bongsor than its predecessor, the Samsung Galaxy S II. (readmore)

Facebook Home for Android

Facebook Home for Android, It's a launcher which replaces your normal homescreen with "Cover Feed" - a tool which gives you a gesture-operated aggregation of your friends' posts, pictures, statuses, etc. (readmore)

Sabtu, 20 April 2013

Sony Xperia Z vs. Samsung Galaxy S3 | scratch-resistant durability test



Anything as perfect as a Smartphone, certainly has drawbacks and advantages of each. Sony Xperia Z For instance, Sony menggumumkan to all media that Sony Xperia Z are resistant to water, dust, and sulfuric acid. Sony missed something important, namely the Sony Xperia Z buatannya not resistant to scratches.

The following video contains experimental test of resistance to scratches between Sony Xperia Z with the Samsung Galaxy S3, on the Samsung Galaxy S3 video won the Sony Xperia Z. Samsung GalaxyS3 not scratched at all, while the Sony Xperia Z aka devastated many scratches on the screen and can not be used because too many scratches.



BlackBerry | Release new update for BlackBerry OS 10





Blackberry has released the latest update its Blackberry OS 10, this update is an update or still in the early stages of Alpha stage. In the latest update is that a lot of the changes offered by the Blackberry, among others as:

- HDR option to take photos
- PIN to PIN messaging on BlackBerry Hub
- APN editing
- 'Highlights' text to word correction on the keyboard with a green color green, blue previously
- 'Text Picker' better, allowing users to easily move left and right between the letters more easily
- Sharing menu changed to Black color, such as the BlackBerry Q10
- Help new demos and walkthroughs after booting
- Select All to broadcast messages
- Ability to turn off alerts on special applications
- Easily check for updates BlackBerry World
- Unlocked directly on the lock screen with the power button
- BlackBerry World now have a choice of coupon redemption options
- Paste phone number on the dialpad
- Applications that are installed with open melali from BlackBerry World


Unfortunately there is no official info on when the update will be officially available in the Z10 and P10, but diramalkab this update will soon be available for the user version.

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Rabu, 17 April 2013

Facebook Home has Available in Google Store


Facebook finally the long-awaited Home can be downloaded at the Google Store today,
in the USA, this application is available 2 weeks ago, but for the global spread of new day is done.


Facebook Home is the mobile experience that puts your friends at the heart of your phone. From the moment you turn it on, you see a steady stream of friends' posts and photos on your home screen. Upfront notifications and quick access to your essentials mean you'll never miss a moment. And when you download Facebook Messenger, you can keep chatting with friends when you're using other apps.

• Glance at your phone for the latest photos and posts from your friends
• With chat heads and Facebook Messenger, you can keep chatting when you’re using other apps
• See news as it happens with bigger, bolder notifications
• Get right to Facebook, Instagram and other essentials

Install the latest Messenger and Facebook apps for the full Home experience.
• Facebook Messenger
• Facebook for Android


Cover Feed
As soon as you turn on your phone, you see posts from your News Feed, so you always know what your friends are up to. Swipe through to see more, double tap to like a post, and comment right from cover feed.

Chat Heads and Messenger
Install Messenger to send and receive texts and Facebook messages from the same spot. Jump in and out of conversations while you do other things, like watch videos and browse the web. Reply right from chat heads, or move them around if you're not ready to respond

Notifications
Notifications from Facebook appear right on your home screen and stick around until you need them. Open a notification with a tap or clear them away to see your cover feed.

App Launcher
Launch your favorite apps and post to Facebook from the same spot. You choose what’s on your app launcher—press and hold an app then drag it where you want it.


for now,  this application is currently only available for Smartphone only 4 types, namely: HTC One X, HTC One X +, Samsung Galaxy S3, and Samsung Galaxy Note 2. The next update will be available for 2 weeks.





Selasa, 16 April 2013

BlackBerry want to compete, Release BlackBerry Z10




Following the flow of technological development today, the BlackBerry does not want to be left behind by the current. And finally release the BlackBerry Z10, so the BlackBerry can compete with the top 2 Smartphone companies now that Samsung and Apple.
In terms of features the BlackBerry Z10 is better than the previous Blackberry series. But shortcomings still remain the same as the previous series yaituBaterai is still relatively wasteful and its use is also quite complicated compared to the previous series. So for those of you who are accustomed to using Android or iOS, would defi difficulties using this Smartphone.
For business specifications in this series may be said to have been better than the previous series. For example, the screen size of 768x1280 pixels, 4.2 inches with a pixel density of 355 ppi,
Then OS BlackBerry OS used is 10, and used Processor Dual-Core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Krait MSM8960 Snapdragon chipset.


Camera


For the affairs of the camera, using the camera to BlackBerry Z10 8MP on the rear camera size and in front of the camera wearing size 2MP camera. At the back of the camera is equipped with autofocus and LED flash system, and can record video with 1080p quality, 30 fps.
Camera quality offered by BlackBerry Z10 is better than the previous series which only a few are using LED flash, it is still not equipped with Autofocus.



In the User Interface, Blackberry Z10 has a different look from the previous series.
Example look at the comparison picture :

Before
After
Blackberry Z10 reckoned existence, after the iPhone 5 and Samsung Galaxy S4.
Because the features in it are better. Even if pitted with iPhone5 or Samsung Galaxy S4 is still far behind.





Senin, 15 April 2013

Sony | compete with samsung, Sony launched Firefox OS



As if not to be outdone by Samsung with the magnitude of the project Tizen OS, Sony also will use the new OS made ​​Firefox ie Firefox OS. Unlike the case with Samsung that will equalize the Tizen OS based Smartphone with High-end Android Smartphone her, Sony actually did the opposite Firefox OS will only be used on its smartphones low-end class.

Why???

The reason for this Smartphone is still in the testing phase and are not used permanently. There are still many shortcomings that exist in this OS. For example, there is no support of wireless connectivity, and a microSD Performance of the touchscreen is still relatively poor.

The news circulating this Smartphone will be release in 2014.

Samsung | Tizen OS will replace the Android OS????



After the success of high-end Smartphone based on Android OS, Samsung is now trying their luck the new Tizen OS. Intel's latest operating system and the Linux foundation. This decision was made by Samsung for Android has been widely used by a variety of other companies. Such as: Sony, LG, HTC, etc. but it also was also taken steps to compete with Apple's IOS.

Tizen OS is a Linux-based operating system for mobile and Operating System is the successor of the MeeGo OS. Tizen OS also has the nature of Android is OpenSource.

Samsung hopes greatly to the success of a Tizen OS, because it is a big project Tizen OS Samsung for now. In addition to Intel and the Linux Foundation, many reputable companies that took part in a large project Tizen OS. such as: Panasonic, Huawei, Fujitsu, etc.

According to reports circulating Tizen OS will be released in August or September 2013.
So for you  Droiders be patient to try Tizen OS is approximately 4-5 months.

Sabtu, 13 April 2013

Nokia Lumia 520 | cheaper but no less intense

Last February, Nokia finally introduced the newest product from Windows Phone 8. Namely Nokia Lumia 520. This smartphone is cheap compared to its predecessor Windows Phone. Although cheap but its features no less than the previous Windows Phone.


Windows Phone has a screen size of 480x800 pixels, 4.0 inches (233 ppi pixel density) and the display technology used is IPS LCD, 16 M Colors.

Internet Speed, HSDPA 21.1 Mbps and HSUPA 5.76 Mbps. This smartphone has a 5 MP camera with size comes with autofocus. Processor used is a dual-core 1 GHz. And there are many more advantages of this Nokia Lumia 520.

This is Video unboxing Nokia Lumia 520 :