Baidu Cloud Phone will Launch tomorrow

Baidu is China’s most popular search engine, and recently the company has announced that they would be Launching their first smartphone, which is called the Baidu Cloud Phone. And Baidu is now ready to release that smartphone into the mobile world. According to Unwired View’s report, the Baidu Cloud phone is releasing tomorrow the 21st of December,and the device will be launched via a grand online conference. The Baidu Cloud Phone is pure internet phone and this phone is very different from other internet phones and China Telecom will carries the Baidu Cloud Phone.

The Baidu Cloud smartphone screen has 4.5 inch touch screen with the 1.2GHz dual core processor. No more specification are known yet. This smartphone will have their own Baidu’s Operating System which will based on Android platform, and Baidu Cloud logo will show on the rear of the device and there will be China Telecom’s Tianyi logo on the front of the device. This smartphone will available in three colors that is Red, White and Black. But there is no information about it’s price. This smartphone price will mention during the online conference. Baidu has also stated that the device will be an affordable one. This mean this device will not very expensive and affordable for everyone. We hope that Baidu Cloud phone will not very expensive and in this competition world of mobile Baidu have to show much more in this smartphone if Baidu really want the smartphone to be success. So lets see that will Baidu Cloud phone get success in the smartphone world, if Baidu do it then  there will be another entry of smartphone in the competition world and there will be another country which is China will enter in the competition War.

Samsung Galaxy Grand with 5-inch display, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, Android 4.1 announced

Samsung has announced Galaxy Grand, a new Android phone in the Galaxy series. It has a 5-inch (800 x 480 Pixels) capacitive touch screen display and is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual-core processor. It runs on Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean). It has a 8MP auto focus camera with LED flash, BSI sensor for better low-light imaging, zero shutter-lag and ultra-quick camera start-up. It also has a 2MP HD front-facing camera. It would come in dual SIM (GT-I9082) and single SIM (GT-I9080) variants. It also Samsung’s unique features such as Multi Window (Multiscreen), S Voice, Smart Stay, Direct Call, Smart Alert and AllShare Play.

Windows Phone 7.8 reportedly starts rolling out for the Nokia Lumia 800

Windows Phone 7.8 has been relatively an unknown quantity even after the release of Windows Phone 8 because Microsoft has been absolutely mum on any plans of the roll out, but fear not, the schedule for the roll out to Nokia’s Lumia Windows Phones are apparently on target and has started to pop up on the Zune client in the form of a new update!

The first signs of a Windows Phone 7.8 update for the Nokia Lumia range of Windows Phones were seen when the official firmware files started popping up on the Navifirm servers. Naturally, we downloaded it and gave it a try to find out what’s new in Windows Phone 7.8, this is what happened -

Unfortunately what we flashed was just the core Windows Phone 7.8 update without the Nokia bits, which includes an app for Bluetooth file transfer, a ringtone maker and various other Nokia exclusive stuff. But as we can see above, the Zune update does include  the new Nokia firmware update. According to WP7.nl, the update for the Lumia 800 has started rolling out in their country, so it is inevitable that it will roll out to the other side of the world and to all the other devices like the Lumia 710, 610 and 510 soon. We will try on our Lumia 800 and report if we see an update, till then, keep checking and let us know if you find anything new in the comments section below!

Nvidia Tegra 4 slide leaks – Wayne GPU brings 72 cores

What you see above is a leaked slide from a Nvidia Tegra 4 aka Wayne presentation that appeared on the Chinese social networking site Sina Weibo. The slide reveals some interesting details about the new system on a chip from Nvidia, the apparent successor to the Tegra 3 mobile platform.

Blackberry 10 to launch with 70,000 apps in App world

Apps have become important for every mobile operating system, thanks to Apple and iOS, both Andorid and iOS now have more than half a million applications and one of the places where Blackberry failed at their O.S and smartphones before was the category of apps available. Now, Frank Boulben, the CMO of RIM has stated that consumers can expect more than 70,000 apps for the Blackberry 10 at launch.

Now 70,000 applications is really good news, but it also matters whether these applications are actually useful or are just useless. The quality of this application also matters, as developers have already shifted to platforms which is more popular like Android and iOS, so it is important to know whether they will devote time to make the experience of users better or not. Blackberry 10 is set to launch on Jan 30 2013, and it is a very important launch for RIM which will decided their survival. Let us know what you guys think of the apps and Blackberry 10 in our comments section.

Google reveals YouTube Capture app for the iPhone, iPod Touch

Google just launched a dedicated YouTube camera application for iOS users. Called YouTube Capture, the app lets you record and instantly share a video clip to YouTube right from within its interface. The video can also be shared on a range of mobile networks straight from the app itself.

The app supports uploading videos in the background and you can set privacy settings before publishing videos. You can use YouTube enhancements like color correction, stabilization while basic editing like trimming videos can also be done right from within the application. Check out the video below to see it in action.

The application follows hot on the heels of the Google Maps application which clearly shows that the search engine giant doesn’t want to restrict itself to its own Android platform. Download the application via the iTunes Store link below.

[Source - iTunes]

Finding the perfect, affordable smartphone this Christmas

It’s no wonder that mobile phones are such a popular option at Christmas, as they really are the gifts that keep on giving. With so many models available trying to find the right one at the right price can be a challenge – these are four models to consider as you start your search. Please have a little read about each one and see what one takes your fancy.

Nokia Lumia 800

This model, which runs on Microsoft’s Windows Phones operating system, is packed with impressive features that become even more impressive considering you can pick one up for free on as little as a £13.50 a month contract. For a start there’s an 8-megapixel camera and the ability to record HD video (which admittedly isn’t as clear or smooth as other higher-end phones). Then there’s the People Hub, a feature that’s perfect for the more social ones amongst you, as it streams Facebook, Twitter, email and chat updates in one single space. However, consumers looking for a video with excellent media playback capabilities may feel let down by the tinny sound caused by the phone’s sub-par speakers.

f0recast utility by iH8sn0w updated, supports iPhone 5 & more

For months now we have been waiting for news on an untethered jailbreak for the iPhone 5 and iOS 6 but the silence over recent weeks has been almost deafening. It’s good to hear then that there is still work going on in the hacking community as proven by today’s news that iH8sn0w has come up with an update for his f0recast utility tool, version 1.4. We have more details as well as a video about the f0recast update that you can view below this story.

Bring Microsoft Office to iPhone, iPod & iPad – CloudOn

If you are not comfortable with the use of Microsoft Office files on idevices and want to update and edit the .doc .xls and .ppt files on your iPad or iPhone etc, then there is a very good app that has been updated to support the feature you might be looking for, I have just installed it and below I have given a screen shot (at the end) of an Excel file which I put in my Dropbox folder on my computer and immediately I was able to open it on my iPhone and also I was able to edit it as you can see the keyboard input is there.

The latest available version of CloudOn brings Microsoft Office to idevices and files can be accessed using the any account from Box, Dropbox, Google Drive and SkyDrive. In addition to office support  there are built-in supports for Adobe Reader and File Viewers  that allows you to open and view any file type type i.e. .pdf, .jpg, .png, .gif etc.

Wunderlist 2.0 – A Popular To-do app for iPhone and Mac OS X

There are certain To-do applications for iOS in which Wunderlist is very popular for iPhone. Now Wunderlist version has updated with the Wunderlist 2.0 for iPhone and Mac OS X. In Wunderlist you can create a list of to-do and manage all your lists in one place in your smartphone. You can use Cloud Sync and use it in any of your device from everywhere. Reminder function makes you remind every time. In Collaborate function you can invite your friends to get involved. Notification function will notify you via push, email and in app notifications.

Wunderlist has updated with Wunderlist 2.0 version with new features.

Apple rolls out iOS 6.0.2, fixes Wi-Fi bugs

Apple has released the iOS 6.0.2 update for the iPhone 5 and the iPad mini that fixes Wi-Fi bug.

Apple has released the iOS 6.0.2 update, which fixes the Wi-Fi issue that has plagued the iPhone 5, and iPad mini. The 6.0.2 update began to appear on Tuesday with no other description besides "Fixes a bug that could impact Wi-Fi.” Those that would like to perform the update from their iPod Touch, iPhone or iPad directly can do so from the device directly.

Users can go to the Settings>General>Software update and update their devices.

Apple's first update to iOS 6, iOS 6.0.1, was released in November.This update too claimed to address some Wi-Fi issues but apparently it has not fixed everything.

Apple seems to be releasing a lot of apps that have some features that are buggy or downright missing. Apple released iTunes 11, but the app had the display duplicate songs feature missing. But Apple was quick to restore the feature. You can read about it here. All wasn't well for Apple’s music app. It faced some iCloud sync and AirPlay issues that got fixed with the iTunes 11.0.1 update. You can read about the details of the updatehere.

How To Integrate Siri With Google Maps

If you have already installed the Google maps app on your idevice you will be happy to control it using the Siri which is really a great idea. Watch below video to understand how you can integrate the Siri with mapping services, by integrating these two apps you can ask Siri many things like how to reach a location i.e. nearest hotel or departmental store etc and in reply you will be guided through Google maps not Apple maps.

Have a look on below video to understand how you can integrate Siri with Google maps app which by default is integrated with Apple maps.

Nokia Lumia 920, 820, and 620 Coming to India Next Month Read more at http://www.dailymobile.net/2012/12/17/nokia-lumia-920-820-and-620-coming-to-india-next-month/#JqDmvx1It3hejldc.99

I have heard from more than a few of you out there from India and you wanted to know when the new Lumia devices are coming... Well great news! They will be there next month! That's right the Nokia Lumia 920, 820 and 620 are all coming. This is according to Nokia themselves during a "Nokia Care Chat" session. Check out it after the jump.

Here is the screenshots from this chat session with Nokia Customer Care:

This means in around three weeks time you should be able to pick up all these devices in India. Sadly there was no information given on pricing or pre-orders. This is also good news for Nokia..India is still a strong supporter of Nokia and demand should be high for these devices.

Download iOS 6.1 Beta 4

If you are already using the iOS 6.1 there is a new update for your i.e. iOS 6.1 beta 4, just a while ago Apple has seeded iOS 6.1 beta 4 o developers, in addition to this release a new beta software for the Apple TV and Xcode 4.6 Developer Preview 4.  The iOS 6.1 Beta 4 firmware is build number 10B5126B, which you can download from the iOS Dev Center by using your developer account.

Motiongraph app launched by Sony DNA, lets you create cinemagraphs on your Android phone

Sony’s Digital Network Applications division has pushed out a new application for Android devices which lets you create motion enabled images. The motiongraph smartphone application creates images in which part of the image moves like a video while the rest remains stationary creating a surreal effect.

The app works in three steps involving shooting a very short 2 second video and then defining the areas that you want to move. Once saved, the motiongraphs can be shared over on social networks. The images can be viewed in any browser window.

The application also features the best motiongraphs from around the world. It provides a range of features to allow users to fine tune their images. Focus, white balance and exposure settings can be manipulated while jitter is reduced by Sony’s proprietary image stabilization technology. Click the source link to download the application from the Play Store. The app has been priced at $0.99.

Nokia Asha 205 launched in India, priced at Rs 3,499

The phone includes innovations like SLAM which is enables fast content sharing between devices. Slam lets consumers share multimedia content between phones equipped with bluetooth regardless of OS.

The specifications of the Asha 205 include :

• 113 x 61 x 13 mm
• 94 grams
• Dedicated Facebook button
• QWERTY keypad
• 2.4 inch QVGA display
• GPRS/EDGE connectivity
• 1020 mAh battery
• VGA camera
• microSD card slot, 10MB of internal memory
• Dual SIM with EasySwap
• Push notifications for eBuddy and Facebook
• Cyan and Orange colors

The phone supports Facebook chat and includes push notifications for Facebook. Direct sharing is built in letting you send over images to the social network really quickly. The phone comes equipped with Nokia Xpress browser which offers cloud based compression and results in lesser data being needed. Ind addition the Nokia Nearby service will also be integrated in letting users locate relevant point of interest around them.

The company has tied up with Idea letting users on that network access Facebook for free for the first three months.  The Nokia Asha 205  in Cyan and Orange will be available in India from December 24, 2012 at a price point of Rs 3,499.

HTC Windows Phone 8S finally hitting stores in India at Rs. 19,359

The long awaited entry level Windows Phone 8 handset, the HTC 8S, is now available in India at a price point of Rs. 19,359. Online retailer Saholic has now listed the handset as available. The HTC 8S follows the 8X which has been quite a popular handset partly due to the lack of competition in the WP8 segment.

The smartphone is powered by a 1 Ghz dual core processor and is coupled with 512MB of RAM. A 4″ SLCD panel with WVGA resolution can be seen up front while the back houses the 5MP camera with LED flash. Connectivity options include  3G, WiFI, Bluetooth. Like most HTC phones, the 8S too is equipped with Beats Audio which boosts audio quality. Unlike the 8X, the 8S has a memory card slot to increase the inbuilt 8GB of storage. We’ve talked in-depth about Windows Phone 8 previously and feel that it is finally a mature OS and is worth taking a look at. At Rs. 19359, the HTC 8S makes for a compelling deal.

Facebook to launch snapchat-like app with timed self destructible messaging

Facebook, after aggressively targeting Whatsapp with new capabilities in its messenger app, is now reportedly ready to launch another standalone app, that takes advantage of your Facebook account.  This app is supposedly a snapchat-like app with self-destructible timed messages. Read on to find out what it is about.

Nationwide Mobile Number Portability expected by February 2013

Mobile Number Portability (MNP) is expected to be rolled out Nationwide by February 2013, said Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal, according to report from Economic Times. This would let the subscribers retain their numbers even if they move to another state, irrespective of the service provider. Mobile Number Portability (MNP) went live in India back in January 2011 that enables users retain their number when they switch from one operator to another within the circle.

According to the latest data from TRAI, Mobile Number Portability requests increased to 75.14 million at the end of October 2012, from 69.78 million at the end of September 2012 with 5.36 million MNP requests on October 2012 alone.

The Cabinet has approved New Telecom Policy 2012 back in May 2012. The Telecom Minister Kapil Sibal also said that the Department of Telecom has finalised an agenda for the next three months (December 2012 to February 2013) that includes, providing Mobile Number Portability on a nationwide basis and removing roaming charges across India.

Source: Economic Times

Facebook for Android goes native, Now twice as fast

Facebook for Android has always  struggled with performance issues and particularly laggy scrolling due to its dependence on webviews instead of native code. The company has now finally rolled out a native build of the app for Android which promises to double the performance of the application. The application is expected to be twice as fast at looking at photos and opening up the timeline.

Launch timings to have been worked at according to Phillip Fung, a Facebook engineer. The popular social network has decided to keep the interface the same while making extensive under-the-hood changes to create a solid foundation for the app moving forward. There’s much improved memory efficiency and garbage collection to ensure that the performance is right in line with the updated iOS application which shipped a few months ago. Facebook has built its own scrolling engine and is using it instead of the one built into Android. The update will go live later today on the Play Store and should show up on your devices as well.