Friday, August 5, 2011

View Latest Three Series Blackberry Torch

BlackBerry manufacturer Research In Motion, has just introduced five new BlackBerry products. The five new products that use the BlackBerry operating system OS 7. In addition to the operating system OS 7, fifth BlackBerry will also be equipped with NFC technology (Near Field Communication). With this technology, the latest BlackBerry will be used for electronic transactions, like credit card function. This function had previously owned a smartphone based on Android and the iPhone. Of the five BlackBerry, there will be three series that launched the Torch, the 9810 Torch, Torch 9850, and the Torch 9860.

Torch will be launched around 9810 in the U.S. this month. Torch will be launched September 9860, while the 9850 Torch thereafter. What kind of specs are three series of the latest BlackBerry Torch. Here's his review.

9810 Torch

Torch Just like the previous series, the series is also called the Torch 2 incorporates a qwerty keyboard slide-down version with a touchscreen display. Significant differences, in addition to the operating system, look at the processor and display.

Torch 9810 using a processor with a speed of 1.2 GHz, is approximately twice that of 624MHz in the previous Torch series. As for displays, Torch 2 has a resolution of 480x640 pixels on a screen measuring 3.2 inches.
9810 Torch

Another advantage of the previous series, for storage, Torch 2 has an internal memory of 8 GB of storage and 768MB RAM.

For external memory, there is a microSD slot up to 32GB. Torch 2 is also equipped with a 5 MP camera, which can record HD video (high definition) 720mp.

9850 Torch and Torch 9860

In general, RIM provides the same features and capabilities in the Torch 9850 and 9860. However, 9850 will be on the GSM network, while the 9860 on CDMA networks. Both Torch is indeed as if made to compete with Android-based smartphone and the iPhone, so the screen and the graphics were made optimal with Liquid Graphics.

The second resolution is reached Torch series 480x800 pixels, 3.7 inches in screen size. However, the sharpness of images in three Torch is still by far than the technology used Retina Display iPhone 4.

Just like the 9810 Torch, Torch series uses two 1.2 GHz processor with 768MB of RAM. For storage capacity, the two series Torch has only 4 GB of internal memory, in contrast to 8 GB in 9810 Torch. As for the camera, the Torch is also equipped with a 5 MP camera, which can record HD video 720 pixels. RIM is hoping the three series that will be launched this Torch can be lifesaving BlackBerry in the smartphone market.

However, analysts believe RIM's efforts to launch a series BlackBerry with OS 7 operating system in an effort that will not last long. Supposedly, some analysts suggest, RIM launch products based smartphone operating system QNX, newly purchased from Harman International RIM last year.
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7 Android Malware is Most Popular

android malware

Some malicious programs try to hit malware aka Android OS is higher popularity. Here are some of the most famous Android malware detected so far, reported by InformationWeek and quoted on Friday (08/05/2011):

1. Android.PjappsM

Beginning in 2010, the attacker legally download programs from Android Market and the malware infects Android.Pjapps. Modified version was redistributed to a third-party Android Marketplace. Besides siphoning pulse by sending an SMS premium, this malware by Symantec aims to steal personal user data that the device is infected.

2. Android.Geinimi

Trojan is known with named Geinimi is spreading mainly in China. He infects the Android game and once installed on the user's device, the device was so mobile that the botnet can be controlled from the remote attacker.

3. AndroidOS.FakePlayer

According to Symantec, this malicious program disguised himself as a media player application. If installed, it will silently send SMS premium on the number in Russia.

4. DroidDream (aka, Android.Rootcager)

DroidDream including malware that infects the craze with about 60 different applications in the Android Market and infecting hundreds of thousands of users in the first quarter of 2011. Malware-infected device is changed into a botnet, Android penetrate security, installing additional software and steal data.

5 Android.Bgserv

Moments after the brunt of DroidDream, Google released a tool to 'cure' the infected device. But the cyber criminals also mendompleng this moment by releasing a fake version of the evil. Luckily not too dangerous but still able to steal data.

6. GGTracker

Cyber ​​criminals to trick users by creating a mobile web page that looks like the Android Market, where some users are stuck downloading a fake battery saver application. If installed, this malware will send a premium SMS at a cost of up to USD 40 per SMS.

7. DroidKungFu

tactic distribute malware authors are legitimate applications in the Android Market, waiting for many users to download it, then inject with malware when users perform updates over the air (OTA). Luckily, DroidKungFu already known 'crimes' before infecting a user so that it did not go into the Android Market.
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Wednesday, August 3, 2011

Nokia C2-03, Dual SIM Phone with Touch Screen

nokia c2-03

Nokia mobile phone dual sim add ammunition to market the country. They bring the Nokia C2-03, dual sim phone which has a resistive touch screen navigation keypad combined with a physical style of sliding.

The presence of C2-03 Nokia mobile phone dual sim add to the family that first they are marketed, namely Nokia and Nokia C2-00 X1-01. This seemed to prove the seriousness of the Finnish mobile phone vendor in the mobile market two cards country. Nokia C2-03 based on the Symbian S40 operating system which means not enter the category of smart phones. However, the features in this phone is claimed to be quite capable, for example by the presence of Nokia Maps S40 that can be used offline.

"Nokia Maps on the C2-03 to work without the help of GPS. Therefore, the maps already included directly in the memory card. Included is also pre-loaded point interest or key sites such as gas stations," explains Anvid Erdian, Product Manager Nokia Indonesia in Jakarta, Wednesday ( 03/08/2011) interface 2.6-inch touch screen in the C2-03-like design with Symbian OS like Anna.

In addition to touch screens, mobile operations can also use the numeric style sliding physical keyboard.

Other features in this phone such as a 2 megapixel camera, and browser which can compress data by 90% for faster Internet access. Not to forget the easy swap with the features in the Nokia C2-00, which allows the addition of a second sim can be done without shutting off the phone.

Nokia C2-03 is available at a price of about IDR 900 thousand. With three champion, X1-01, C2 and C2-00-03, Nokia was ready to compete with players of other dual sim mobile phone industry in Indonesia.
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Wow, There Batteries Size of Bacteria

nanowire battery graphic

Scientists from Rice University in Houston, Texas, United States, developed a battery that size is six times smaller than bacteria. Although super small size, this battery can be used for various electronic devices, including sensors that function to analyze a single cell. With a width of 150 nanometers, this battery a hundred times thinner than a human hair and 60 thousand times smaller than the type of AAA batteries.

The developers claim, this is the world's smallest battery. Actually, the battery is a cross between a battery with superkapasitor. Superkapasitor alone can deliver more energy than batteries. Quoted from Cnet, on Wednesday (08/03/2011), the battery was made from thousands of small-nan solid matrix.

Each battery is nanowires with half of the wire works as a negative electrode and the other as the positive electrode. Nano battery is likely to be more frequently used for medical purposes, such as providing power to devices that can be implanted medical, biological and chemical sensors and microscopic wireless networks.

Until now, the battery is still a prototype and is still being developed.
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Nokia 500, First Symbian with Proccessor 1 GHz

nokia 500


Nokia announced the launch of the Nokia 500, the latest entry-level smartphone.

This smart phone uses a 1GHz processor and touch screen measuring 3.2 inches. Equipped with a 5 megapixel camera, the Nokia 500 is claimed to offer the experience of enjoying music, entertainment as well as maps and navigation "turn by Turn" Anna in the Symbian operating system. This operating system has a better web browser and the latest Ovi Maps.

"Till today, smartphones at an affordable price is often categorized as a device with low quality and offers the user experience under standard" , said said Ilari Nurmi, vice president of Nokia, August 2, 2011. The presence of the Nokia 500, said Nurmi, is an example that Nokia continues to strive to innovate in delivering smartphones and shows how the Symbian operating system can continue to support Nokia in meeting market needs.

For information, unlike other smartphones with operating systems that have been commonly used 1GHz processor speed, this is the first Symbian smartphone with the processor's speed.

Like all smartphones in general, with the Nokia 500 users can receive updates Facebook, Twitter, various social networking and live chat directly on the main screen. Fast processor that enables a user to open a variety of applications simultaneously, switching applications quickly, and run applications that require extra performance without slowing down the overall use of the device.

Nokia 500 comes with pre loaded with the best music and entertainment applications such as Shazam Encore, Gig Finder, Lonely Planet and Michelin guides. Voice navigation for pedestrian and drive-offline in over 80 countries to help avoid huge roaming data charges. Nokia 500 is available in the third quarter of 2011 with black and followed by white at the end of the year. Both will come with two rear casing that can be exchanged. Casing with a variety of colors and designs will be present this year.

Although called an entry level, but the Nokia 500 is marketed in the price is still quite high which is 150 Euro or about Rp1, 8 million, before taxes and subsidies. Here are the technical specifications of the Nokia 500.
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Tuesday, August 2, 2011

Vinci, Tablet Computer for Toddlers

vinci, tablet computer

Tablet computer is now not only belongs to the adult with the presence of Vinci's devices that will be carried off by Amazon. A tablet computer intended for the baby that is still under the age of 4 years. Vinci tablet comes with a design tailored to the children and wrapped with a non-toxic materials. It has dimensions of 7 inches and has a handle making it easy played by toddlers.

Vinci claimed to be the tool that allows learning to be more interactive and he will be crammed with content that smelled supporting education. With a tablet suitable for children under the age of 4 years, the manufacturers are also likely to allow children to play games that have been selected, read books and enjoy the music videos.

This tool not a toy, he is the Android-based device that uses the Cortex A8 processor, a storage capacity of 4GB and a magnitude 3 MP camera. Tablet Vinci also equipped with a slot for MicroSD, a built-in speakers and a built-in microphone. Weighing not much different from the iPad in which he weighs 580 grams, while the iPad weighs 603 grams. And do not worry the kids will be downloading or accessing something weird because he will not be equipped with Wi-Fi.

Quoted from DigitalTrends, Tuesday (08/02/2011), Vinci tablets sold for USD 389 and was released in America on 10 August.
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Monday, August 1, 2011

Some Apps Increase Worship for Smartphone and Android

iQuran
pic: iQuran

Ramadan has always been a momentum appropriate to enhance worship, especially for those who are Muslims. Advances in technology was of course also useful to facilitate you enhance worship. Nowadays, you do not need copy of the Koran or prayer beads to support worship. You only need to carry your smartphone to enhance worship in this glorious month.

Here, a number of applications that you can use as a supporter of worship in Ramadan. How to get this application is also easy, you can immediately download (downloading) in the Android Market (for Android-based smartphone) or iTunes (for you who use the iPhone).

Muslim Pros: Azan and the Holy Quran

For your type of mobile workers are constantly on the move, of course you need an application that can remind you when to pray. These applications are certainly useful to you, because Muslims Pro also provides an alarm, which reminds prayer schedules in the Android smartphone or your iPhone. This alarm can be set with sound or vibration, so you do not have to worry about disturbing others, such as when you're in the middle of a meeting. That way you do not have to worry about lag time of iftar, when stuck in traffic for example, by turning on an alarm at the time of Maghrib.

This prayer schedule will adjust automatically to your current location, with GPS technology. If the adjustments that you do not feel right with a schedule of prayer at your location, you can set it manually. Applications developed Bitsmedia also provides other features to enhance worship. Muslims Pro provides the features of the Quran and its translation.

Interestingly, the translation could be set in various languages, including Indonesian. In addition, Muslims Pro also provides a bookmark feature mecca. Using GPS technology, the red needle will indicate where the Ka'aba is located.

iQuran

Ramadan is a month of the Qur'an's revelation, because it is read in the month of Ramadan will be worth more. You do not have to worry about losing the chance to read the Quran, on the sidelines of the density of your activity.

With iQuran application, you can spend some time reading the Quran on your smartphone, the Android or iPhone. The application provides a reading which is quite readable, 3.5-inch screen. iQuran also equipped with a translation. However, you should download again if you want the translation in the Indonesian language (this is different from the direct application of Muslim Pro provides the Indonesian translation when you download it). The advantages of the applications developed Guided Ways Technologies is a marker or a bookmark that looks very clear.

By pressing the screen in one verse, then the color in the verse it changes to yellow. Yellow marker is also easy to look at the index page, on the opening page in this application. In addition, iQuran also provides audio features.

So you can listen to recitations of the Quran, some scholars of the world, the verses you choose. But, you should download this audio feature again.

Tasbeeh with Actual Experience

By using this application, you do not need to bring to remembrance prayer beads. As the function of prayer beads, this application helps you in calculating the amount of remembrance that you do.

You simply slide the screen to monitor your smartphone, as you shift the beads. In this Android-based application, there are also some kind of remembrance that you can choose.

Here are some options you can choose beads:

- Tasbih Fatima (Subhanallah 33X, 33X Alhamdulillah, Allahu Akbar 33X)
- SubhanAllahi 'wa adzhim biHamdihi
- La Hawla wala Quwatta illa Billah
- La illaha ILALLAH
- Astaghfirullah al azhiem, la illa illaha Huwal Hayyul Qoyyum wa atubu ilaih
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