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25 Nokia 808 Pure view Official Photos, Specifications, features and Demo, The GenNext Camera SmartPhone

Nokia today announced the Camera Monster Symbian smartphone NOKIA 808 PUREIEW at MWC, the device has a whopping 41MP camera with Carls Zeiss optic supported by powerful Xenon Flash, features a 4-inch ClearBlack display protected with curved Corning Gorilla Glass, HDMI, DLNA, USB-OTG, NFC, WLAN, GPS and more. Check out this quick demo of its gallery & Camera user interface video.....

Key Features and Specifications:


GENERAL   2G Network             GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
                 3G Network             HSDPA 850 / 900 / 1700 / 1900 / 2100
                 Announced              2012, February
                 Status                     Coming soon. Exp. release 2012, May

BODY Dimensions                     123.9 x 60.2 x 13.9 mm, 95.5 cc
                 Weight                    169 g

DISPLAY     Type                       AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
                 Size                        360 x 640 pixels, 4.0 inches (~184 ppi pixel density)
                 Multitouch              Yes
                 Protection              Corning Gorilla Glass
                                              - Nokia ClearBlack display

SOUND       Alert types             Vibration; MP3, WAV ringtones
                 Loudspeaker            Yes
                 3.5mm jack              Yes

MEMORY   Card slot                  microSD, up to 32 GB
                 Internal                   16 GB storage, 1 GB ROM, 512 MB RAM

DATA         GPRS                       Class 33
                 EDGE                       Class 33
                 Speed                      HSDPA 14.4 Mbps, HSUPA 5.76 Mbps
                 WLAN                      Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, DLNA, UPnP technology
                 Bluetooth                 Yes, v3.0 with A2DP
                 NFC                         Yes
                 USB                         Yes, microUSB v2.0, USB On-the-go support

CAMERA     Primary                   41 MP (38 MP effective, 7152 x 5368 pixels), Carl Zeiss 

                                                optics, autofocus, Xenon flash                                

                  Features                 1/1.2'' sensor size, ND filter, geo-tagging, face detection
                  Video                      Yes, 1080p@30fps, 3x digital zoom (effective 26-74mm 

                                                 f/2.4 @1080p) 
                  Secondary               Yes, VGA; VGA@30fps video recording

FEATURES   OS                          Nokia Belle OS
                  CPU                         1.3 GHz ARM 11
                  Sensors                    Accelerometer, proximity, compass
                  Messaging                SMS (threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM
                  Browser                   HTML5, Adobe Flash Lite
                  Radio                       Stereo FM radio with RDS; FM transmitter
                  GPS                         Yes, with A-GPS support
                  Java                        Yes, MIDP 2.1
                  Colors                     Black, White, Red
                                                - SNS integration
                                                - Active noise cancellation with a dedicated mic
                                                - HDMI port
                                                - MP3/WMA/WAV/eAAC+ player
                                                - MP4/H.264/H.263/WMV player
                                                - Voice command/dial
                                                - Document viewer
                                                - Video/photo editor
                                                - Predictive text input

BATTERY                                  Standard battery, Li-Ion 1400 mAh (BV-4D)
                     Stand-by               Up to 465 h (2G) / Up to 540 h (3G)
                     Talk time              Up to 11 h (2G) / Up to 6 h 50 min (3G)
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0 How The GOOGLE Goggles Work? Surf the net, emails, make Calls - with your glasses

If you’re the sort of person who spends ages looking for your mobile phone, Google may have the answer.

And the solution will be right in front of your eyes – literally.

The technology giant is close to launching a pair of futuristic glasses that would deliver all the services of a smartphone straight to the wearer’s eye.

Google glasses would deliver the smartphone experience straight to your eyes

Featuring a miniature display on one lens, the hi-tech specs allow users to surf the internet or deal with text messages and emails without lifting a finger.

The screen is controlled with a ‘mouse’ which is moved simply by tilting your head. And should you still wish to actually talk to someone, it is believed the glasses will let you make calls using an in-built microphone.

Reports suggest the device, which would revolutionise the smartphone market, could be available by the end of this year costing less than £380 – making it cheaper than Apple’s iPhone.

Users would also be able to see through the lenses as normal and go about their daily business, then with a flick of the head activate the display and start surfing.

It has been reported the glasses will resemble Oakley's Thump sunglasses
The glasses would use the same Google operating system that powers Android smartphones and tablets and would connect to the internet through 3G or next-generation 4G mobile networks.

They would also be equipped with GPS mapping technology and motion sensors, as well as a camera. It brings the prospect that wearers could be given information instantly on the buildings they are looking at, on nearby landmarks or friends who are in the area.

But the devices will also bring new potential for advertisers to reach users in ever more personal situations, such as in a lift, a restaurant or relaxing on their sofa.

The glasses are being worked on at the web giants headquarters in Mountain View, California

Seth Weintraub, from the 9 to 5 Google blog, revealed clues to how the glasses would work. ‘The system currently used is a head tilting to scroll and click,’ he said. ‘We are told it is very quick to learn and once the user is adept at navigation, it becomes second nature and almost indistinguishable to outside users.

‘These glasses, we heard, have a front-facing camera used to gather information and could aid in augmented reality apps. The heads-up display is only for one eye and on the side.’

The glasses are apparently being developed in Google’s top-secret research laboratory in Mountain View, California. Apple is also thought to be developing pioneering technology, such as smartphones that can be worn as watches or sewn into clothing.

1 Hi-Fi or Hi-Tech: Mobile Phone Comparisons iPhone 4S. Nokia Lumia, Samsung Galaxy S2

You are in a rural town or a suburb in India. You see a person pull out an iPhone,at first you think, ‘cool’, technology is spreading pretty far. Then if you know the person you ask them to see their phone to see what they have on there. Sadly, their iPhone retains the bare minimum: a camera app, the address book, and maybe a stray game or two. For a phone built on a ‘premise’ of having the greatest, largest app store, apps are not always present in a multitude on the mobiles.So today, will occur a comparision of some of the flagship models of different major companies:


1. Iphone 4GS

2. Nokia Lumia 800

3. Samsung Galaxy S2:

   

                       iPhone 4gS             Lumia 800            Galaxy S II

Developer                   Apple Inc.                                  Nokia                                  Samsung

Previous Model               4G                                        Lumia 710                           Galaxy S I

OS                                     iOS                                     Windows 7.5                        Android 2.3.6

Display                        3.5 inches                                  3.7 inches                             4.3 inches

                                   LED backlit                                 AMOLED                           Super AMOLED

                                      640X960                                   480X800                            800X480

CPU                              800 MHz Dualcore                      1.4 GHz                            1.2 GHz Dualcore

                                            Apple A5                              Qualcomm                         ARM

Storage                      16GB, 32GB, 64 GB                      16GB                               16GB

Memory                       512 MB                                       512 MB                            1 GB

Front Camera          0.3 MP (VGA)                                   none                             2 MP (VGA)

0 Nokia Unveils Lumia 900 at CES 2012: Everything You Need To Know

Remember Nokia struck a deal with Microsoft last year, which some thought of a life saver for Nokia and others didn’t bother much about it? Well whatever side are you on, I think Nokia did some pretty cool things with its Lumia Series. Not only it is getting back in market, it increased the number of WP7 fans as well (including me).

Today I am going to introduce you to Nokia’s new addition to Lumia series i.e. Nokia Lumia 900, after reviewing it I think it’s a beauty and specs wise it’s all about speed! This could be the much awaited phone that all WP7 fans were waiting for..

Specifications:
Nokia packed its new Lumia breed with single-core yet powerful 1.4 Ghz processor which will support AT&T’s LTE network. This phone carries all that it needs to be the best in Speed department specially with WP7 mango customizations done by Nokia. All this along with a full black AMOLED 4.3″ display adds cherry to the cake, which is a jump from Nokia Lumia 800′s 3.7″ LCD display.

Talking about imaging an area Nokia has always been a pioneer, Nokia Lumia 900 sports an 8 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss lens that is capable of shooting smooth 720p HD quality video (720p is WP7 mango’s restriction as opposed to hardware, we should see full hd support by WP7 in future releases). It also has a front camera capable of making video calls.

0 The 20 Best New Gadgets Of 2011

A year ago we were perfectly content with 3.5-inch smartphones, single-core tablets, and laptops that weighed seven pounds.

Now look how far we've come.

A lot has changed in the gadget world in 2011. We put together the top 20 that changed things (for better or worse) this year

HTC Thunderbolt:

Several months later, the HTC Thunderbolt probably seems pretty unremarkable. Single core processor. Android 2.2 Froyo. No 1080p HD video recording. But this was the first LTE phone, and the first to prove people want faster data speeds than what 3G could offer.

Why it's important: The Thunderbolt kicked off the LTE craze on Verizon. Now AT&T is starting to come out with its own line of LTE phones. Sprint has plans for them next year.

MacBook Air (Summer 2011 refresh):

This summer's refresh of the MacBook Air was a doozy: Backlit keyboard, faster processor, and a new Thunderbolt port. It's easily one of the best ultra-light laptops you can by.

Why it's important: The MacBook Air set the standard for the new wave of light and thin Ultrabooks we've seen at the end of this year. Asus, Acer, Toshiba, and others have already taken a stab at competing with the MacBook Air. Next year we're expecting to see dozens more. This is a whole new genre of mobile computing.

Motorola Xoom:

For the most part, the Motorola Xoom is a dud. But it was the first tablet to run Google's tablet-optimized OS, Honeycomb.

Why it's important: The Xoom was the first stepping stone for all Android tablets. Each new Honeycomb tablet was better than the next. The Xoom got them all started.

Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime:

Who knew Asus could wow us so much? The new Eee Pad Transformer Prime is a sturdy, gorgeous Honeycomb tablet that is the world's first to use NVIDIA's new quad-core Tegra 3 processor. The result is a blazingly fast device capable of handling impressive 3D graphics.

Why it's important: This is the first mobile device powered by the Tegra 3. Next year, several more are expected to use the same processor. But the Transformer Prime will always be the one to live up to.

Samsung Galaxy Nexus

For the second year in a row, Samsung won the right to partner with Google to usher in a new Nexus device. The result was the Galaxy Nexus, a massive smartphone with a 4.65-inch touchscreen. Aside from the impressive hardware, the Galaxy Nexus is the first phone to run the new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Why it's important: The Galaxy Nexus is Google's new flagship phone for it's latest OS. ICS has bee rebuilt from the ground up, and proves that Google keeps getting closer and closer to catching up with Apple's superior iOS.

Nook Simple Touch:

The Nook Simple Touch was a few months ahead of its time when it launched in June this year. Not only was it an excellent buttonless e-reader, but page turns were insanely fast too. Now you can get it for just $99. Even better, it's ad-free, unlike the $99 Kindle Touch.

Why it's important: Barnes & Noble's future depends on its e-readers and tablets now. The Nook Simple Touch is just as good as the Kindle Touch without the bothersome ads.

iPhone 4S:

On the outside, you may not notice a huge difference between the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S. But it's the inside that counts. The iPhone 4S has a zippy dual-core processor and a camera that takes some of the best photos and video we've ever seen on a phone.

Why it's important: The specs are great, but what really matters is Siri, Apple's voice-controlled assistant on the iPhone 4S. Although Siri is still in beta and hardly perfect, we're interested to see how it learns and gets better at intelligently completing tasks.

Sifteo Cubes:

Sifteo cubes are tiny 1-inch devices that you download apps and games to. Each cube is aware of its relation to the other, making the possibilities for games nearly endless.

Why it's important: If Sifteo cubes take off, they could bring in a whole new genre of gaming and interactive learning.

Kindle Fire:

Despite lukewarm reviews, Amazon's Kindle fire is selling like crazy. The company won't give specific numbers, but "millions" have already been sold, it says. The Fire only costs $199, which is $300 cheaper than the iPad. While you sacrifice some polish and functionality for that price, the Fire is still a decent tablet for the casual user.

Why it's important: The Kindle Fire has the potential to disrupt the tablet market. At just $199 it could force Apple to offer a cheaper version of the iPad next year. We'll see.

Nokia Lumia 800:

After Nokia and Microsoft made their partnership official, Nokia went straight to work on the Lumia 800. The new flagship Windows Phone is only available in a few select countries right now, but truly demonstrates the power of the underrated WP7 platform.

Why it's important: This is the phone that could make or break Windows Phone 7 for good.

Kindle Touch:

Remember when analysts, bloggers, and other tech lovers were begging Amazon to release a $99 Kindle? Well, it did. The Kindle Touch ditched the keyboard in favor of touch input. And it's only $99 if you're willing to put up with a few ads and offers.

Why it's important: By offering a sub-$100 Kindle, Amazon is changing the e-reading game. It knows it can make plenty of cash off books and services on the Kindle. This is the perfect price.

Samsung Galaxy S II:

Samsung's Galaxy S was one of the most popular Android phones of 2010. It's big brother, the Samsung Galaxy S II, has seen even better success. Reviews have been stellar, and you can get it on most major carriers in the U.S.

Why it's important: This is Samsung's flagship phone, and one of the biggest threats to the iPhone. Each new Galaxy phone keeps getting better.

iPad 2:

After defying critics in 2010 with the success of the first iPad, Apple wowed us again with the iPad 2. It has a faster dual-core processor, thinner and lighter body, and rear and front-facing cameras. 

Why it's important: The iPad 2 is still the gold standard for tablets.

Verizon LTE MiFi Hotspot:

Verizon's LTE network is the best we've used. This year, we got our first taste with the carrier's MiFi hotspot. Since then it has been a savior for those who need an Internet connection everywhere. (And for us tech bloggers covering live events with crappy Wi-Fi.)

Why it's important: Verizon has the largest LTE network. Thanks to the MiFi, all your devices can connect from one hotspot.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1

After the iPad 2 debuted in March, Samsung had a major "uh-oh" moment. It was about to release a 10-inch Honeycomb tablet that was thicker and slower than what Apple was offering. Instead of rushing the device to market, Samsung made the smart move and went back to the drawing board. The result was the ultra-thin Galaxy Tab 10.1, one of the best iPad alternatives around.

Why it's important: The Galaxy Tab 10.1 is the very best Android tablet you can buy today

Nintendo 3DS:

Who says 3D is just a gimmick? Nintendo's 3DS broke new ground this year by being the first major portable console that displays 3D images without glasses.

Why it's important: As more gaming goes mobile, Nintendo depends on the 3DS to keep it competitive with games on iPhone and Android. Plus it's a breakthrough in affordable 3D technology.

Nest:

People went nuts when an ex-iPod engineer decided to go on his own and make a...thermostat? The result was the Nest, a stylish thermostat that is smart enough to learn your habits and adjust your home's temperature automatically. 

Why it's important: The nest proves that even the most mundane appliances can look gorgeous and be functional too.

iMac (Spring 2011):

With each refresh, the iMac keeps getting better. This Spring the iMac got a refresh adding a Thunderbolt port for super fast file transfers. It's one of the most powerful consumer-grade desktops you can buy.

Why it's important: The iMac isn't cheap, but it's easily the best desktop on the market. If you have the cash, load it with a speedy solid state drive and take your computing to the next level.

Verizon iPhone 4:

For years Verizon customers were dying for the iPhone to come to Big Red. In February, their prayers were answered. The iPhone 4 was a huge success on the carrier, and gave way to more Apple gadgets including the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S.

Why it's important: Until this year, the iPhone's biggest problem was that you could only get it on AT&T. The Verizon iPhone proved other carriers were finally ready to get on board. By the time the iPhone 4S launched in October, Sprint joined too.

Nook Tablet:

Barnes & Noble's Nook Tablet isn't perfect, but it is great for it's cheap $249 price point. The screen is gorgeous, plus there's a SD card slot so you can load up to 16 GB of your favorite movies, music, photos, etc. to the device. 

Why it's important: There's a huge opportunity for Barnes & Noble to capitalize on the Nook Tablet in the coming months. If and when it launches a store for downloading movies and music, it'll finally be able to stand up to the Kindle Fire.