Jelly bean features

Android 4.1, Jelly Bean: The world's most popular platform gets even better

Android 4.1, Jelly Bean, is the fastest and smoothest version of Android yet. Jelly Bean improves on the simplicity and beauty of Android 4.0, and introduces a new Google search experience on Android.

                 

   A smarter keyboard.

        Android's dictionaries are now more accurate, more relevant. The language model in Jelly Bean adapts over time, and the keyboard even guesses what the next word will be before you've started typing it. With improved text-to-speech capabilities, voice   typing on Android is even better; it works even when you don't have a data connection, so you can type with your voice everywhere you go.

         Voice Search.

Sometimes you'd rather just speak your search query. Or just ask a question. Android lets you search the web with your voice, and it's convenient for getting quick answers on the fly. It speaks back to you and is powered by the Knowledge Graph, bringing you a precise answer if it knows it, and precisely ranked search results, so you can always find out more.

Enhanced Accessibility

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New APIs for accessibility services let you handle gestures and
manage accessibility focus as the user moves through the on-
screen elements and navigation buttons using accessibility gestures,
accessories, and other input. The Talkback system and explore-by-


touch are redesigned to use
accessibility focus for easier
use and offer a complete set
of APIs for developers.

Accessibility services can link
their own tutorials into the
Accessibility settings, to help
users configure and use their
services.

Apps that use standard View
components inherit support
for the new accessibility
features automatically, without
any changes in their code.
Apps that use custom Views
can use new accessibility
node
APIs to indicate the parts of
the View that are of interest
to accessibility services.

Resizable app widgets

Android 4.1 introduces improved App Widgets that can automatically 
resize, based on where the user drops them on the home screen,
the size to which the user expands them, and the amount of room
available on the home screen. New App Widget APIs let you take
advantage of this tooptimize your app widget content as the
size of widgets changes.

When a widget changes size, the system notifies the host app’s
widget provider, which can reload the content in the widget as
needed. For example, a widget could display larger, richer graphics
or additional functionality or options. Developers can still maintain

control over maximum and minimum sizes and can update other
widget options whenever needed.

You can also supply separate landscape and portrait layouts for
your widgets, which the system inflates as appropriate when the
screen orientation changes.

App widgets can now be displayed in third party launchers and
other host apps through a new bind Intent
(AppWidgetManager.ACTION_APPWIDGET_BIND).

About windows 8

Windows 8 is the next version of Microsoft Windows, a series of operating systems produced by Microsoft for use on personal computers, including home and business desktops, laptops, tablets, and home theater PCs. The release to manufacturing (RTM) is expected in August 2012 although Windows 8 will be available to users only after general availability which is expected in October 2012. Windows 8's server counterpart, Windows Server 2012, is in development concurrently with Windows 8. The most recent official pre-release version of Windows 8 is the Release Preview, which was released on May 31, 2012.
According to the Windows Design Team, Windows 8 has been "reimagined from the chipset to the user experience," whereas Windows 7 was intended to be a more focused, incremental upgrade to the Windows line. Windows 8 features a new user interface based on Microsoft's Metro design language, similar to that in Windows Phone. The new interface is designed to better suit touchscreen input, along with traditional mouse and keyboard input. A version of Windows 8, called Windows RT, also adds support for the ARM processor architecture in addition to the previously supported x86 microprocessors from Intel, AMD and VIA.

Regret Buying Aakash Tablet

MONEY WASTE IN BUYING AAKASH TABLET


Review: I switched on Aakash. It was working fine. Not as smooth as iPad 2 but then at Rs 2,500 I wasn't expecting the moon.

However, I had not bargained for my happiness not even lasting 30 minutes.

When I tried to enable Wi-Fi Aakash conked off.

It refuses to come to life again. For the last forty-eight hours I have been trying my best with generous help from my computer engineer friends to restart it.

Aakash has refused to budge.

The icing on the Froyo cake (Aakash runs on Android 2.2): I have been trying to call the help line numbers mentioned in the booklet that is part of the Aakash bundle. I just cannot get through. Why? Those numbers don't exist (Please try, 1 800 180 2180 and a sweet voice says, 'Sorry, your call cannot be processed').

I requested my doubly lucky friend (firstly because he got Aakash and secondly I bought his defective piece) -- the original owner of Aakash -- to send an e-mail complaint. He too failed to elicit any response.

Now, after three days I have realised I have got a piece of junk and it is of no use. I am poorer by Rs 2,700 (Rs 2,500 for buying the revolutionary product and Rs 200 on account of delivery charges) for daring to buy 'the poor man's iPad'.

After my experience I shudder to think about the fate of millions of students across India to whom the government plans to sell Aakash by subsidising it further to Rs 1,500. No doubt the government's intention is noble: It wants to empower students by enjoying the fruit of technology in this digitally competitive world. What if their Aakash moment turns out to be -- as a colleague cleverly punned -- an Ah Kaash (if only I had not bought it) moment!

According to experts, the new version will have a look similar to the Chinese tablets and have the SIM card option.

Pricing: For those who think that Aakash comes at an astonishing low price-is really cheap, here are some figures:

Tablet cost – Rs 2500 
Shipping cost – Rs. 200 
A 4GB or 8GB MicroSD card – Rs 500 to Rs 800 
No earphones given, purchase one – At least Rs. 400 
Total: Rs 4000

Faulty Processor: The gadget may not be able to perform multiple tasks because the Android OS application would require enough memory to run a few applications and graphics. This can be understood from the fact that the cheapest Android mobiles from ‘Spice’ are equipped with 600 MHz processor, whereas the Aakash has just 336 MHz processor. So, half of it would always be kept on use for just running the OS.

Low memory + short storage = no entertainment: Aakash tablet can’t store heavy files and large number of songs since it has less video storage capacity. Although, the tablet’s memory can be expanded to 32GB but that would require more cash spending since a MicroSD card of 8GB is available for a price of around Rs 800 to 1000, making the cost of gadget exceed Rs 2500, as fixed by the government.   

Low battery, 2100 mAh: Experts say the Aakash Tablet does not have a powerful battery backup either. A longer lasting battery is important for a hassle free experience on a gadget like Aakash with comparatively big screen. This is significant since cheaper Android phone available in market come with a 1500 mAh battery, for mere 3 to 3.5-inch screens. 

In such a case, most of the battery would be drained from that 2100 mAh capacity to just run the Aakash tablet. Although, the Datawind claims Aaakash has 180 minutes of power backup, but the firm fails to mention what kind of usage is possible with it. It the firm tries to limit the storage, its low processor will slow down the web browsing and reading, but can make the battery last for a max of 3 hours.

Poor display, reflects light: Aakash tablet’s screen resolution is very poor as its basic display has no High Definition output. Its screen reflects the light, and at its maximum brightness too, the tablet won’t be able to display the stuff well in the bright conditions. So, this restricts the use to use the tablet in a closed area, not under the sun.

Touchscreen is resistive, but too resistive: Unlike other sophisticated gadgets, Aakash’ touchscreen feature is said to be too resistive during a push and drag sequence or to select an icon or browsing through other applications.  

Heating up quickly: The processor installed in Aakash is heating up too quickly, experts say, as it is over-burdened to sustain speed needed to multitask. The tablet gets heated up within an hour of continuous usage, which has been confirmed through actual users who tried using the Wi-Fi and browsing the web for an hour.

No Bluetooth support: Aakash Tablets lack support for a USB dongle, unlike other high-tech devices like Ainol Novo 7 tablet that comes with the price of USD 100 and has support for any USB dongle. This feature enables the dongle to use any 3G SIM for the network connection. 

No Android Market, no application upgrade: The Aakash Tablet misses the Android marketplace and that limits the usage to the given apps. Those who know how to get things done on it would try to install it separately, but the target buyers (in the rural areas) may have little knowledge of Androids. 

Hardware won’t support upgrades: If at all you are trying to use your skills, and install 3rd party applications, the fact remains that many of the latest applications would need the latest Android OS, at least the gingerbread 2.3 version. But with the 366 MHz processor, upgrade would be difficult too.

Wi-Fi connectivity and poor network in India: With Aakash Tablet having the Wi-Fi option, poor connectivity is going to be a big impediment for users in rural areas.  Even the major Metropolitan cities in India struggle in providing Wi-Fi networks through the service providers, so one can easily imagine how will the users get the Wi-Fi network in rural areas?

No external speakers: As there is no external speakers connected to the device. Audio would need earphones and that would cost money.

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Finally launched Ubislate 7

   




UNION HRD Minister Kapil Sibal has finally announced and launched the “Sakshat”  Tablet. The only fix here is that its no longer called that, its now called the “Aakash” Tablet. The device is being currently manufactured by Datawinds and is going to be distributed to students for a price of Rs. 1,799 /- or approx US $ 35. Alternatively if you are a non-student buyer you will be able to buy the tablet off from shelves for Rs. 2999/- or about US $ 60. We find it commendable that the minister has been able to deliver on his word, even though we earlier though this couldn’t happen.









The Official features from the Ubislate’s website are below:

Unbeatable Price:
Only Rs.2,999 for the UbiSlate7
Monthly internet charges: Rs.98 / 2GB
High Quality Web Anytime & Anywhere:
Connect via GPRS or WiFi
GPRS: Embedded modem eliminates the need for external dongles and allows
Internet access everywhere
WiFi: Allows fast Youtube videos at hotspots
Fast web access even on GPRS networks, across the country using DataWind’s
patented acceleration technology
Web, Email, Facebook, Twitter and much much more!
Multimedia Powerhouse:
HD Quality Video
Watching movies in the palm of your hand on a 7” screen
Audio library software helps manage your full collection of songs
Applications Galore with Android 2.2:
Games
Productivity software: Office suite
Educational software
Over 150,000 apps!
Full sized-USB port & Micro-SD slot:
Expand memory to 32GB
Use any ordinary pen-drive
Even plug-in a 3G dongle
And It’s a Phone!

Samsung launches new galaxy Beam

Samsung Galaxy Beam projector phone priced in India at INR 29,990

   
Samsung’s second attempt at an Android projector phone Galaxy Beam is soon going to be launched in India. The smartphone was today listed on company’s official e-store and has got INR 29,990 price-tag.

There is no word on release date right now, but considering the presence of listing it should not take much long.

Samsung Galaxy Beam runs on Android 2.3 and comes with features like 1GHz dual core processor, 5MP camera with flash4-inch WVGA display, 768MB RAM, and 8GB internal storage.

The USP of the phone is the 15 lumens pico projector in the device that can show images up to 50-inches wide.

Comparison between best two smart phones

APPLE AND SAMSUNG 

Are two of the biggest rivals in the mobile technology industry.

Each firm has claimed their designs have been infringed by the other both inside and out, and have requested court orders in attempts to ban sales of the other’s devices in various countries.

Regardless of what company announces which products, it seems that Samsung and Apple will forever be embroiled in patent battles.

Released last September, Apple's Iphone 4S has become the smartphone of choice for a large percentage of the mobile market, fending off competition from various Android devices including Samsung's previous flagship smartphone, the Galaxy S2.

Then in May Samsung launched its highly anticipated Galaxy S3, boasting bigger and better specifications than the Iphone 4S, as well as any other Android phone for that matter.

But will the Galaxy S3's bigger screen, thinner and lighter design and more powerful processor mean it is a strong enough contender to attract market share from Iphone 4S fanatics? Here we pit the two giants' flagship smart phones head-to-head to see which one is most worthy of your £500.

Design and build

There's no doubt about it, the IPhone's build quality has set the bar high for smartphone vendors today. It might be significantly smaller and still heavier than Samsung's flagship smartphone, but it looks and feels much more elegant, stylish and like a high-end product due to its glass and metal casing.

The Galaxy S3's mainly plastic design makes it lighter than the Iphone, weighing 133g compared to the 140g Iphone 4S. On paper this could be more desirable for buyers, but we don't think this guarantees it a win in this department. Despite the slim metal trim that loops around the edge of the Galaxy S3, it feels cheap and far less sturdy in comparison to Apple's handset, and doesn't seem worth the £500 it costs to buy it.

          

Saying that, the Galaxy S3's curved casing makes it more pleasant to hold than the Iphone in spite of its much larger size, due to it having a more natural fit in the palm of your hand. However, if you've got small hands you might struggle as you stretch to operate apps that require touching all four corners of the mighty 4.8in screen if you're using it in one hand.

Despite it not being the easiest thing to operate, especially if you're a woman or child, the large screen has a phenomenal advantage over the Iphone. Turning the Galaxy S3 on its side to enable viewing videos and web pages offers exceptional viewing angles and makes it a joy to view.

Although the Iphone has a slightly higher pixel density of 326ppi (pixels per inch) versus the Galaxy S3's 313ppi, the difference is not noticeable, so watching movies, streaming Youtube clips and flicking through your photo albums on the Galaxy S3's gigantic super AMOLED display - the biggest seen on an Android device - is really enjoyable because it's extremely clear, bright and crisp.

Performance

In terms of internal specifications, the Galaxy S3 has a quad-core processor running at a clock speed of 1.4Ghz whereas the Iphone 4S is powered by a dual-core CPU running at just 800Mhz. The Galaxy S3 also has twice the memory of the Iphone, with 1GB of RAM compared to 512MB in the Iphone 4S. However, our tests showed that specifications don't always make a big difference in the real world.

Sitting the two phones side by side and launching applications at the exactly same time demonstrated that more often than not the Iphone was generally much faster at responding to simple commands.

For example, when launching the devices' messaging apps at the exact same time there was a noticeable difference in start-up times. The Iphone opens the messaging app almost instantly, while the Galaxy S3 takes around a second to fully load.

However when it comes to downloading web pages, the Galaxy S3 lives up to its specification of up to 21Mbit/s compared to the Iphone's measly 14.4Mbit/s. Putting both devices to a real-life test, the Galaxy S3 was slightly faster at bringing up information from the web, doing so in a matter of split seconds.

Generally, however, the Iphone was much smoother in transitions between apps than the Galaxy S3. This could be down to bloatware or Samsung's heavy Touchwiz Nature UX interface that it has overlaid onto the Android operating system. For this reason, the Iphone 4S has to win this one. 

 

     IPhone 4S Wins

HRD Minister is ready for launching Aakash tablet

     

An upgraded version of low cost Aakash tablet is ready for launch. Packed with more features and enhanced speed, Aakash II tablets would be released some time soon.

“Unlike other tablet devices, Aakash can also be used to create computer programs, in Python, C, C++ and Scilab,” HRD Minister Kapil Sibal said, adding that the tablet can be further used for accessing e-governance services.

The government has approved the specifications of the upgraded version of the tablets submitted by Datawind, to IIT-Bombay for testing.

“The government has approved the specifications,” Datawind CEO Sunit Singh Tuli confirmed.

HRD Ministry says that the launch of Aakash 2 could be around the first week of July.

An April report stated that Aakash 2 will have improved hardware with Google’s Android 4.0 OS, a 7-inch capacitive multitouch screen and 800MHz ARM Cortex-A8 processor. The tablet will come with 256MB of RAM and 2GB flash storage, and Android 2.3, which is upgradeable to Android 4.0 about six to eight weeks after delivery.

The Aakash project faced several issues due to the differences between IIT-Rajasthan and Datawind. IIT-Rajasthan was then removed from the project, and the Aakash project was transferred to the Indian Institute of Technology-Bombay.

Samsung launches new Galaxy S Advance

                                  

Key Features of Samsung Galaxy S Advance i9070

•  Android v2.3 (Gingerbread) OS
•  5 MP Primary Camera
•  1.3 MP Secondary Camera Support
•  4-inch Super AMOLED Capacitive Touchscreen
•  1 GHz Dual Core Cortex A-9 Processor
•  FM Radio
•  Wi-Fi Enabled
•  Expandable Storage Capacity of 32 GB

GENERAL FEATURES
In Sales Package:	Handset, Battery, Charger, Headset, Data Cable, User Manual
Form:	Bar
SIM:	Single SIM, GSM
Touch Screen:	Yes, Capacitive
Keypad:	No
Business Features:	Document Viewer, Document Editor, Pushmail
Call Features:	Conference Call, Loudspeaker, Call Timer
Handset Color:	Metallic Black

PLATFORM
Operating Freq:	GSM - 850, 900, 1900; UMTS - 2100
OS:	Android v2.3 (Gingerbread)
User Interface:	TouchWiz 4.0
Java:	Yes
Processor:	1 GHz Cortex-A9, Dual Core

DISPLAY
Type:	Super AMOLED
Size:	4 Inches
Resolution:	WVGA, 480 x 800 Pixels
Colors:	16 M

CAMERA
Primary Camera:	Yes, 5 Megapixel
Secondary Camera:	Yes, 1.3 Megapixel
Flash:	LED
Video Recording:	Yes, 1280 x 720, 30 fps
HD Recording:	HD
Other Camera Features:	Multi-shot Mode, Photo Effects, White Balance, Auto Focus, Face and Smile Detection, ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, Geo-tagging, Touch Focus, Image Editor

DIMENSIONS
Size:	63 x 123.2 x 9.69 mm
Weight:	120 g

BATTERY
Type:	Li-Ion, 1500 mAh
Talktime:	15 hrs (2G), 7 hrs (3G)
Standby Time:	570 hrs (2G), 550 hrs (3G)

MEMORY AND STORAGE
Internal:	16 GB
Expandable Memory Slot:	microSD, upto 32 GB
Memory:	768 MB RAM

INTERNET & CONNECTIVITY
Internet Features:	Email
Preinstalled Browser:	Android
GPRS:	Yes, Class 12, 48 kbps
Edge:	Yes, Class 12
3G:	Yes, 14.4 Mbps HSDPA: 5.76 Mbps HSUPA
Wifi:	Yes, 802.11 a/b/g/n
USB connectivity:	Yes, micro USB, v2
Tethering:	Wi-fi Hotspot
GPS Support:	Yes, A-GPS with Google Maps
Bluetooth:	Yes, v3
Audio Jack:	3.5 mm
DLNA:	Yes

MULTIMEDIA
Music Player:	Yes, Supports MP3, WAV, eAAC, AC3, FLAC
Video Player:	Yes, Supports MP4, DivX, WMV, H.264, H.263, HD Video Playback
FM:	Yes
Ringtone:	MP3, WAV, 64 Polyphonic

OTHER FEATURES
Call Memory:	Yes
SMS Memory:	Yes
Phonebook Memory:	Yes
Sensors:	Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Geomagnetic Sensor, Gyro Sensor
Additional Features:	Readers Hub, Music Hub, Social Hub, Game Hub, D1 HD Resolution Support, Video Streaming, Mobile Printing, Flight Mode, MMS Enabled, Predictive Text Input, vCard and vCalendar, Kies PC Sync, Calendar, Scheduler, To-do List, Clock, Worldtime, Alarm, Calculator, Stopwatch, Countdown Timer, Caller ID, Mobile Tracker, Voice Input
Important Apps:	Samsung Apps, ChatsON, SNS, Google Talk, Instant Messaging