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Nokia says the Smart Phone beta test is over
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April 7, 2012
By: soyacincau
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To kick off the Nokia Lumia 900 fever in the US, Nokia has launched a new campaign site called Smartphone Beta Test. The new campaign claims that if you’ve been using a smart phone in the last 5 years (indirectly hinting at iPhone introduction in 2007), you’re part of a secret experiment which helped Nokia create the Nokia Lumia 900.
Over the top marketing strategy or just simply brilliant? Head after the break to watch the ads.
Introducing Gmail Tap and SwiftKey Mono
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April 2, 2012
By: soyacincau
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Google is pushing the boundaries with its introduction of Gmail Tap, the newest and fastest way to type. Instead of focusing on the best way of cramming 26 alphabetical keys onto the mobile screen, Google is focusing on just 2. All the texting/emailing you need is now represented by a “dot” and a “dash” in Morse fashion.
With large button areas, you can Gmail Tap easily without looking at the screen. Even at meetings, you can tap on your lap while staying focus with your audience. To double up productivity, there’s even multi-email mode where you can type 2 separate emails simultaneously with 2 sets of Gmail tap keyboards.
Other software keyboard developers like SwiftKey isn’t letting Google have all the fun. They too have introduced SwiftKey Mono, that features the world’s longest space bar. For those who have used SwiftKey would appreciate its rather accurate predictive input based on historical data. With this new version, all you get is a big keyboard without the clutter of a standard keyboard. Since it’s incredibly accurate, you won’t need to type anymore! All you need is just a big spacebar and follow the choices that SwiftKey predicts. For more information on SwiftKey Mono, head over here.
Don’t forget to check out other Google “innovation” that was released recently after the break.
HTC One X First Official Commercial
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March 31, 2012
By: ccsoya
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Along with the launch of the HTC One X and One V, HTC will also be kicking off a new marketing campaign that focuses on highlighting user experiences and what they think about the new HTC devices.
The first commercial to kick-off this campaign features an amateur photographer who was asked by HTC to do a fashion photoshoot with a model while free falling 12,000 feet from the sky using the HTC One X.
“The world’s first free fall fashion shoot” took a total of 35 jumps and a 9 skydivers including lighting experts, mid-air make-up artists, and smoke machine carrying divers. HTC wanted to show how the HTC One X is capable of producing exceptional shots even in the most extreme and unlikely conditions.
We got a first look of the commercial at the HTC One regional launch and its certainly and interesting concept. Judging by what we’ve experienced with the HTC One X and One V at the event, we are convinced of what HTC smartphones are capable of doing.
What do you think of the commercial?
Camera Shootout: HTC One X vs Sony Xperia S vs Samsung Galaxy Nexus. Which camera is the fastest shooter?
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March 31, 2012
By: ccsoya
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HTC claims that One X can take a picture in just 0.7 seconds. The 8MP camera is also capable of shooting 4 full frames per second up to 99 shots at one time — that’s faster that some full-fledged DSLR shooters. But how fast is the HTC One X?
We compare the HTC One X with two of the fastest Android shooters in the market right now. How will the HTC One X stack up against the Fast Capture feature on the Sony Xperia S and the Zero Shutter Lag capability of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus?
Check out the video right after the jump to find out. Get ready to drop your jaw when the One X starts that 4FPS rapid-fire mode.
Galaxy S II with ICS and Android 2.3 Compared
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March 29, 2012
By: ccsoya
11 comments
While Galaxy S II owners here in Malaysia wait anxiously for the Android 4.0 update to be available, let’s take a look at the enhancements the new firmware will bring to the world’s most popular Android smartphone. Here’s a side-by-side comparison video of the Galaxy S II running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
There are quite a number of enhancements making tasks like switching off apps and managing browser tabs much simpler and faster. If you’re more of the manual reading type, you can check out the Samsung Galaxy S II Ice Cream Sandwich Guide for Consumers.
The pretty nifty guide talks about everything from how to get the ICS update for your Galaxy S II to almost all of the changes the update brings. It’s really useful and you can download the PDF here.
We’re still wondering if ICS for the Galaxy S II has arrived in Malaysia. If you’ve gotten your update do let us know. We’ll be more than happy to share it with the rest. Thanks!
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Check out Sony’s latest ad campaign to market its Xperia range of smartphones. The campaign centres on Sony’s “Made of Imagination” theme where Sony asks children to describe how they think a smartphone works. Sony then commissioned acclaimed Director Wes Anderson to turn imagination into something more tangible.
And the result is this first ad we see here. The one minute commercial took over 10,000 man hours to create and we think it’s every minute well spent.
We really like Sony’s new warm and fuzzy approach in marketing its Xperia range of smartphones. Backed by a strong product line-up for this year, Sony is making all the right moves to kick off what looks like a convincing return to being one of the world’s top device manufacturers. What do you think?
Head on after the jump for a behind the scene look at Sony’s latest Xperia commercial.
Samsung Shows “Premium Suite” That’s Coming with ICS on the Galaxy Note
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March 23, 2012
By: ccsoya
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Update: Samsung made the earlier video private on YouTube and replaced it with another video featuring more detailed information about the “Premium Suite” update that will be coming to the Galaxy Note. No information of update release date is available at the moment.
Samsung has delayed the ICS update for the Galaxy Note to Q2 saying that it will also incorporate a “Premium Suite” together with Google’s latest mobile OS.
The “Premium Suite” will bring more features and enhancements to the S Pen user interface on the Galaxy Note to give user more functions and flexibility when using the stylus. What exactly are these enhancements? Check out the video from Samsung to find out more.
It looks like the features are more than ready for a public release, why the hold-up Samsung? Release the update already.
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“Steve Jobs dies and everyone forgets how to think”: A Bunch of Dudes Rant about the new iPad. It’s Funny
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March 8, 2012
By: ccsoya
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From the makers of the banned iPhone commercials come the “Gentlemen’s Rant” and this time the guys are taking a piss on the new iPad. It’s funny and a must watch, so check it out.
New iPad: The Full 85-minute Presentation is Now Available for Viewing
Posted:
March 8, 2012
By: ccsoya
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The full 85-minute new iPad presentation is now available for viewing here. If you have the time, we do recommend you take a look at it. If you don’t have an hour and twenty minutes to spare, you can check out the super compressed 90 second version here.
The New iPad: 85 Minute Presentation Compressed Into 90 Seconds
Posted:
March 8, 2012
By: ccsoya
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Didn’t stay up in the wee hours of the morning to catch the new iPad announcement? No time to sit down and watch the full 85 minute presentation? We’ve got just the solution for you. Here’s a 90 second recap of the highlights from yesterday’s announcement, just perfect for your lunch time viewing. Enjoy!
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