Thursday, June 21, 2012

Android, Windows Phone news Jun 22, 2012

Android

Samsung Galaxy S III Brings Top-Notch Android Handset

Thank heaven the new Samsung Galaxy S III line of smartphones about to be released by the major U.S. wireless carriers is, as its marketers proclaim, -mobile-tech-today


Samsung Makes Android SAFE for IT

Samsung's forthcoming Galaxy S III smartphone will be the company's first device to be officially branded and sold under its new SAFE program. SAFE stands for "Samsung Approved for Enterprise." The Galaxy S III will be available in the U.S. from Verizon Wireless, AT -com


TechRadar.com

Android Jelly Bean confirmed as version 4.1 by leaked Play Store page
ersion of Google's mobile operating system, Jelly Bean, has been confirmed as Android 4.1, rather than version 5.0.The as-yet-unofficial OS has appeared on a Google Play Store checkout page for the Galaxy Nexus HSPA+ handset, which the listing says will be the first smartphone to receive the upgrade.The listing, w... -techradar



Samsung's Galaxy S3 release delayed in US on Sprint, T-Mobile, AT

Samsung's Galaxy S3 release delayed in US on Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T, and Verizon
e of Samsung's Galaxy S3 has been pushed back for users on all four major carriers, though the new Android smartphone should still be released by the end of June for most.Sprint still plans to release the 16GB version today, barring a one- or two-day delay for some pre-orde... -techradar



In Depth: How augmented reality will help us search, socialise and more

In Depth: How augmented reality will help us search, socialise and more
e of augmented realityWe've all seen the advert for Moonpig video cards where a mother points her iPhone at her birthday card, which magically plays a video within the virtual confines of the card itself. As well as noticing that the utterly banal video has been recorded by the two people sitting right... -techradar



Early View: Windows Phone 8 vs Android 4.0 vs iOS 6

Early View: Windows Phone 8 vs Android 4.0 vs iOS 6
ook at the smartphone market today compared to just a few years ago, you'd be surprised at just how different it is. Today's smartphones are slowly taking on more features of PCs than phones – and none more so than the recent release of Windows Phone 8.You could put this down to hardware, with high end phones such as the Sams... -techradar



Windows Phone

HTC Announces Support for Windows Phone 8

HTC backs new Windows Phone 8 platform. -mobiletechnews


Microsoft reveals Windows Phone 8 details

Windows announces details fo Windows Phone 8 telling developers Windows 8 and Windows Phone 8 will share the same core kernel. -mobiletechnews


Windows Phone 8: What

Following Microsoft's preview of Windows Phone 8 on Wednesday, the potential impact of this major new component in the company's overall platform strategy is still being assessed.
-mobile-tech-today



Microsoft Unveils Windows Phone 8: For New Handsets Only

Microsoft has taken the wraps off its next-generation mobile operating system and, as widely expected, its highlight is full integration with its counterparts on PCs and tablets.
-mobile-tech-today



Microsoft Joins Windows and WinPho at the Core

Microsoft on Wednesday announced a plethora of new features for app developers in Windows Phone 8, its next mobile operating system. Windows Phone 8 will share a core with Windows 8, meaning app devs can write one app and have it run across mobile devices as well as desktops supporting Windows 8. -com


Microsoft working on own-branded smartphone for Windows Phone 8?

Microsoft working on own-branded smartphone for Windows Phone 8?
is plotting the launch of its own smartphone to push the Windows Phone 8 software, according to a Wall Street Analyst.After announcing the Microsoft Surface tablet earlier this week, Noruma analyst Rick Sherlund told investors that the company could turn its attentions to launching an own-branded mobile handset.The... -techradar



Nokia unfazed by Windows Phone 8 block for existing Lumia handsets

Nokia unfazed by Windows Phone 8 block for existing Lumia handsets
eves that the lack of an upgrade path to Windows Phone 8 shouldn't perturb customers from investing in its current Lumia line-up.Microsoft's announcement that existing 7.5 devices would not get the Apollo operating system dealt a huge blow to owners of handsets like the Nokia Lumia 800 and Lumia 900. Those handsets ... -techradar



HTC's One Series style Windows Phone 8 line-up leaks

HTC's One Series style Windows Phone 8 line-up leaks
let the HTC cat out of the Windows Phone 8 bag by detailing the line-up of phones that will likely launch this year. Following the One Series' conventions, the line up consists of three codenamed options (or so the rumour goes): the low-end Rio, mid-range Accord and top-hitter Zenith all running Windows Phone 8. The... -techradar



Huawei Ascend with Windows Phone 8 confirmed

Huawei Ascend with Windows Phone 8 confirmed
announced that its first Windows Phone handset will run Microsoft's new Windows Phone 8 platform.We heard that Huawei was one of the initial vendors manufacturing a Windows Phone 8 device earlier this week and this has now been verified by the Chinese firm.Shao Yang, chief marketing officer for Huawei, said in a press ... -techradar



Nokia: we're committed to Windows Phone 7

Nokia: we're committed to Windows Phone 7
be able to upgrade any existing handsets when Windows Phone 8 comes out this autumn because too many of the new features rely on new hardware, like dual-core processors, new GPUs, NFC antennas and microSD slots. Does that mean if you just bought a Lumia 900 that it's obsolete already? No, and the Finnish firm isn... -techradar



Using 'big' Windows 8 will supercharge Windows Phone 8

Using 'big' Windows 8 will supercharge Windows Phone 8
need to know what the Windows kernel is, just know it means better games and more reliable phones.Building Windows Phone 8 on the components of Windows 8 doesn't only let Microsoft put Internet Explorer 10 on the phone without having to rewrite it and make it easier to get Skype working. It also means Microsoft an... -techradar



In pictures: Windows Phone 8

In pictures: Windows Phone 8
may not have run any in-depth demos of the new software, but we've put together a detailed gallery to help you get a better understanding of Windows Phone 8.TechRadar spent some time at the San Francsico event looking at the various facets of the new OS, and even managed to score some time with the new Start Screen UI as well.W... -techradar



Exclusive: Microsoft Surface tablet could open door for Swype

Exclusive: Microsoft Surface tablet could open door for Swype
s new Surface tablet could well open the door for Swype and other keyboard developers on the Windows mobile platform.Speaking to TechRadar, John West, the Solutions Architect for Nuance, sees Microsoft's new slate as a possible turning point, as developers are currently unable to play with the keyboard in th... -techradar



Microsoft: SmartGlass will take second screens mainstream

Microsoft: SmartGlass will take second screens mainstream
has revealed that the world is ready to start using tablets and smartphones as second-screen devices and even if they're not SmartGlass will entice them.SmartGlass was unveiled at E3 and is a companion app for PCs and your mobile devices. The idea is SmartGlass-friendly content will wake the app up... -techradar



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