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The Tale of Penguin – Linux Turns 20
April 13th, 2011 / No Comments » / by AF8AB
Linux was founded 20 years ago in 1991. Those who use it regularly, embrace what it really is. The sheer power, the simplicity and beauty in its cool complex code. Linux Foundation has created a video to guide us through the life of our beloved penguin.
Here is an Infographic about memorable Linux moments and an amazing video.
Click to Enlarge. Video after a jump.
HTC Sensation – A multimedia Superphone
April 12th, 2011 / No Comments » / by Faizan
Today HTC unveiled their new multimedia smartphone HTC Sensation. Specially built for multimedia purposes with 4.3 inch qHD display and Hi-Fi virtual surround audio, capability to capture 1080p full HD video at 30fps with stereo sound recording.
Features of HTC Sensation:
- 1.2 GHz dual core cpu
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread with HTC Sense ui 3.0
- 1GB internal storage with 768MB or ram
- 8Megapixel Camera and VGA front camera for Video calling
- Digital Compass, Gyro Sensor, Proximity sensor, and Ambient Light sensor, GPS
- 3G up to 14.4 Mbps download speed and 5.76 Mbps upload speed
- 1520 mAh Lithium-ion battery with 495 minutes talk time on GSM and 350 hours Standby time.
Nokia Touch and Type X3-02 and C3-01: Review and Comparison
April 10th, 2011 / 4 Comments » / by AF8AB
Nokia has found its home in our pockets for years now until Androids and Big Cats came from the space wild. We remember Nokia by random model numbers like 3310, 5100, 5320, 6120 and series names like N Series, Classic, Xpress Music, N-Gage & what not. Nokia has been a sweetheart for ages but it all came to an end.
Nokia X3-02 is a mid-range smart phone. Price: ~$150
Apple & HTC have capital values a lot more than Nokia now. Nokia has tried and failed to touch the high-end market with touch screens like N97, N900, N8 & operating systems like Maemo, Symbian ^3 etc. They have come back to senses and thought to do what Nokia does best: A lower / middle budget market kingdom. LG & Samsung have been trying to do so for a while but they can’t beat Nokia in this range.
We are where we were 2, 3 and 4 years ago. Looking for the best Nokia cell phone under $200. Back in 2007, it was Nokia 6120 Classic, in 2008 it was Nokia 5320 Xpress Music & then came Nokia 5800. But its 2011 and Nokia has realized there are people who want touch screen usability without loosing the typing. This is where Nokia Touch & Type series comes based on the outdated S40 but revamped thoroughly for a touch interface.
Keep reading if you’re considering to buy one of these two ‘Touch & Type’ models: Nokia X3-02 and Nokia C3-01.
Google +1 – Recommendations when you want them
March 31st, 2011 / No Comments » / by Faizan
Google rivals Facebook Like button by introducing their own +1 (like) button.
From Google’s +1 Page
Sometimes it’s easier to find exactly what you’re looking for when someone you know already found it. Get recommendations for the things that interest you, right when you want them, in your search results.
The next time you’re trying to remember that bed and breakfast your buddy was raving about, or find a great charity to support, a +1 could help you out. Just make sure you’re signed in to your Google Account.
iPad 2 – Detailed Insight
March 3rd, 2011 / No Comments » / by Omer Bin Ishaq
The iPad 2, is arriving to stores on March 11. It is a lot faster than the previous generation, a lot thinner and lighter, and it has two cameras built-in—one in the front for video-conference and one for high definition video and photos on the back. Here are all the details you need to know about Apple’s new tablet:
The hardware
Contrary to the rumors, the new iPad 2 has been improved a lot internally. Faster processor, faster graphics, HDMI Full HD output, the 720p HD camera on the back, the frontal VGA camera… it’s quite a new beast.
Keep reading for complete specifications:
Apple iPod Touch 4G: A Leap into Future
March 2nd, 2011 / 2 Comments » / by AF8AB
What more Apple can do to impress you. Don’t want to spend a $1000 on an iPhone 4G? Say hello to iPod Touch. Way cheaper than an iPhone with same hardware specs, iOS 4.2, dual cameras, Gyroscope, FaceTime, HD video player and being capable of running hundreds of amazing applications as smoothly. This is an iPhone minus the phone, half the size, half the weight, 1/4th the price and double the joy because for a phone you can use your old Nokia, talk for hours without killing all the battery. Candybar Nokias are awesome for phones and for everything else like WiFi, Browsing, Facebook, Twitter, Games, Music, Videos, Apps, ebooks; Use this brilliant piece of engineering.
Keep reading for serious buying advice, detailed insight and tips for your iPod Touch and iPhone too.
Android 2.3 Gingerbread on HTC Desire confirmed
February 23rd, 2011 / No Comments » / by Faizan
Some good news for HTC Desire users from British carrier Three that HTC Desire will get Android 2.3 Gingerbread update. According to a status update of @ThreeUk on twitter in reply to a user asking weather HTC Desire will be getting Gingerbread or not, @ThreeUK replied with confirmation but didn’t gave any ETA on update.
http://twitter.com/ianmcmillan/status/38592937227075584
@ThreeUK Will you be releasing Android 2.3 for the original HTC Desire?
http://twitter.com/ThreeUK/status/38642485102264320
@ianmcmillan Yes we will but we don’t have timescales yet
Obviously unbranded sets will get update months before ThreeUk but that will be no sooner than summer this year.
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