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Microsoft are Ready to Challenge Apple with Windows 8

Posted by on September 13, 2011 No comments

Microsoft are Ready to Challenge Apple

Microsoft is rumored to be soon released test versions of Windows 8 operating system that has been developed with two points of view (user interface). The first, intended for desktop PC and one for touch screen devices.

If Windows Phone 7 is specifically dedicated to the Smartphones. Windows 8 touted as an operating system that unifies the Microsoft operating system for desktop and Tablet PC. “The combination of aspects of the PC and tablet operating system to bridge the gap between the tablet and traditional PC,” the report quoted by International Business Times.

As is known in the PC industry, where Microsoft is in control, this time, given the growth gradually slowed down more and more consumers are turning to use smart phones and tablets. Tablet PC shipments recorded the world continues to grow each quarter. In the second quarter, shipments of tablets recorded more than 10 million units.

And Microsoft is very ambitious. The software giant is putting high hopes that Windows 8 has the opportunity to master the tablet platform, to compete with Apple iOS is so powerful with iPad.

In addition, Microsoft also expects that the operating system to be launched in 2012 this will be an improvement and a big change after the release of Windows 95.

PhoneGap: Open Source to Create iPhone Applications

Posted by on August 3, 2011 No comments

PhoneGap-Open Source to Create iPhone App

A device called PhoneGap enables developers of mobile applications. Through PhoneGap, developers can instantly create an app for iPhone, Android, BlackBerry, Symbian and Windows Phone 7.

Nitobi Software that allows users to create an application that can be submitted directly to a variety of popular mobile platforms today. Included in the list of platforms that reach the iOS (for the iPhone, iPhone, etc), BlackBerry OS, Android, WebOS, Bada, Symbian and Windows Phone 7.

As quoted in TheNextWeb, developers may take advantage of HTML 5, CSS and JavaScript in making the application. PhoneGap actually is present since 2010. However, version 1.0 at the end of July 2011 is the version that is much more stable and easier to use.

One of the repairs, PhoneGap now supports access to native APIs on the platforms it supports. This includes the ability to access inputs such as touch screens or the camera and the ability to access files, storage media and a list of contacts in the address book.

PhoneGap can be downloaded for free at PhoneGap site. Currently the application is said to have been downloaded over 40,000 times.

Are Nokia Windows Phone 7 Powered by Snapdragon Processor?

Posted by on August 1, 2011 No comments

Nokia WP7 will use snapdragon processor

Nokia definitely take Windows Phone 7 operating system on the base. In addition, Qualcomm said it was close with Microsoft to develop new phone. Does this mean that Nokia will use Qualcomm Snapdragon chipset?

Snapdragon has become one of the chips with a capacity quite good. In addition to high performance, this product is not hungry for energy resources, thus saving battery took more than similar products. No wonder then, if the processor type is widely used in upper-class processors a number of smart phones, not just Android but Windows Phone 7 but also in HTC HD7.

“We are currently working closely with Microsoft to optimize the capacity of Snapdragon in Windows Phone 7 Mango,” said Matt Grob, senior vice president of engineering at Qualcomm. Many sources say that the proximity of Qualcomm and Microsoft allegedly closely associated with the development of Windows Phone7 for Nokia.

“Nokia is a big producer, we would be delighted to collaborate with them, but until now there has been no discussion leading to it,” said Grob, in the event of Qualcomm Editors Day, the United States.

The Increased Sales of Apple’s Smartphone Defeat Nokia

Posted by on July 26, 2011 No comments

Finland mobile phone vendor, Nokia, must recognize the benefits of Apple in the smartphone sales in the second quarter. The nickname “Toy” has been the intention of Nokia to the iPhone but is not evident.

Apple beat Nokia in Smartphone market

Apple has sold three million units of iPhone more than Symbian based Nokia phones. In the second quarter ended June 25, 2011, Apple sold 20.3 million smartphones registered iPhone. Read more »

Nokia Give Full Support For Nokia N9

Posted by on July 8, 2011 No comments

Nokia-N9-MeegoThe presence of N9 Nokia has brought a breath of fresh air for Nokia itself. Nokia N9 is the first OS-based smartphone Nokia Meego. Despite a beautiful design and innovative touch screen, without physical buttons are definitely N9. Therefore, Nokia did not MeeGo smartphone operating system of choice in Windows Phone 7.

Predicted, the handset Nokia N9 is the first and the last Nokia will use Meego. This became a concern for fans and developers as possible to Nokia in the N9 will be half in half. Nokia clearly hear these concerns. He also pledged to continue supporting the platform in the coming years Meegan.

The promise is said by Klas Strom, head of Portfolio Management at Nokia. Through Twitter account, Strom said his promise.

“We will support the Nokia N9 until a few years and released several software updates, do not worry,” he wrote, as quoted UnwiredView.

Nokia is by far the largest concentration is to develop mobile phones that are determined to WP 7 slide later this year. However, with the promise of this, at least N9 enthusiasts can get some relief in the future of the terminal.