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IPhone 6 and iOS7 in preparation?

Developers have found in their historic aircraft named iPhone 6.1 with iOS 7 were connected to their application. Smartphone with IP address goes directly to Cupertino, Apple headquarters.

Apple has accustomed us to discover new products each year. Or at least new versions of its flagship devices. In early 2013, rumors are already circulating about a future Retina iPad Mini and a new MacBook.

News reaches us of The Next Web. According to the website, Apple is now even full test of the iPhone 6 and iOS 7. Many application developers have identified the historical connections of devices called iPhone 6.1, running on iOS7. However, the latest smartphones the brand appear with signatures iPhone iPhone 5.1 and 5.2, iOS 6.

This could still be a hoax from a good hacker who changed the imprint of his unit. But it seems that the requests from the headquarters of the Apple brand in Cupertino (California). Developers have indeed taken care to verify the origin of the IP address of these devices.
projector

According to The Next Web, that confirms that Apple is currently testing new devices in some applications. One might therefore expect a new version of the iPhone in mid-2013, while the iPhone 5 is only available since last September.

Even more surprising, according to Patently Apple site, the next smartphone from the company could be fitted with a pico-projector. A tiny projector that is located on the edge of the iPhone, turning it into a projector. This technology is developed by Sharp and should be marketed in the first quarter of 2013.

Presented in London, the new smartphone HTC One features a latest generation equipment and a photo sensor of a new kind.

Powerful and Full HD

The many rumors circulating on the M7 (code name HTC One) for several weeks, proving once will not hurt, largely accurate. Featuring a large screen Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) 4.7-inch, HTC One works well with Android 4.1.2 (Jelly Bean) and the latest version of HTC Sense overlay 5. To animate the camera, HTC has focused on the latest S600 Qualcomm processor (4 cores at 1.7 GHz), supported by 2 GB RAM and internal storage 32/64Go without memory card reader. Compatible 4G (LTE), the terminal loads a battery (not removable) with a capacity of 2300 mAh.

Photo sensor: the end of the race pixels

Among the innovations introduced by Sense 5, it is particularly BlinkFeed a flow of information while images shown from the home screen. Vertical navigation in this skin - admittedly the most beautiful effect! - Is reminiscent of the application Flipboard. Multimedia front, the HTC One embeds, like its predecessors, the Beats Audio technology and innovates with BoomSound just amplify two speakers in front.
One especially HTC promises a rich experience in the field of photography and video. His photo sensor Ultrapixel only 4 megapixel resolution, but it should, according to HTC, to offer a high image quality, especially in low light. Its large photosites should indeed capture more light while maintaining a high level of detail. A check at our next test. This sensor also has optical stabilization (only the Nokia Lumia 920 has for the moment) and can shoot video up to 1080p, with HDR limited to 720p.
Finally, the assistant Zoe offers the opportunity to take pictures of a new genre taking life with a short video clip captured in stride. Not really revolutionary but what cheer her photo gallery!

HTC One will be available in March, its price should be 649 euros.

The first smartphones running OS Firefox will arrive in the summer

Mozilla Foundation has announced the list of partners of launch of its first smartphones.

The Mozilla Foundation has presented yesterday its partners to launch in summer 2013 mobile running under operating system OS Firefox. It aims to compete with Apple (iOS) and Google (Android) now dominate the market. "A year ago we devised an ambitious plan to release the mobile operators and followed us from the beginning," said Mozilla CEO Gary Kovacs, and it is this commitment "that will allow Firefox OS been launched on all continents. "

Mozilla claims the "strong support" phone manufacturers such as ZTE, LG, Huawei and Alcatel (TCL), and the American developer of components and technologies for mobile phones Qualcomm. Mozilla has also received support from telecom operators as América Móvil, China Unicom, Deutsche Telekom, Etisalat, Hutchison Three Group, KDDI, KT, MegaFon, Qtel, SingTel, Smart, Sprint, Telecom Italia Group, Telefónica, Telenor, and TMN VimpelCom who "pledged to launch phones running OS Firefox."

Yota Phone will be available this year, but only in Russia.

This dual-screen 4G smartphone manufacturer Russian Yota Devices will be available this year, but only in Russia.

Android smartphone next generation front side and a reading light tails: this is the feature of the device presented by Yota Devices, a subsidiary of Yota Group, a Russian investment in the telecom sector.

Jelly Bean running 4.2 and equipped with a dual processor 1.5 GHz heart, the Yota Phone 4G is a smartphone rather upscale sports a 4.3 inch HD LCD screen. The originality of this mobile? In place of the hull at the rear, we find under the photo sensor 13 megapixels a second 4.3-inch screen.

This second type screen e-ink (electronic ink technology has on reading lights ebooks) provides the ability to display all types of documents (text, images, flow of information, sms, social networks, etc.) from the Android platform tails.

And originality of Yota Phone lies above all in the relationship between the two worlds: the transfers are made to the user with a simple swipe of a finger. What also save battery since the maximum reading on e-ink screen uses almost no energy.

The company plans to commercialize Phone Yota in Russia in the second half of 2013 ... but expects to attack from other countries as soon as possible.

Nokia launches two 3G smartphones Windows Phone 8

Nokia launches two 3G smartphones Windows Phone 8 more affordable for consumers and operators, Lumia 520-199 euros and Lumia 720-369 euros.

Against the wave of Android models priced "broken", Nokia makes its Lumia range less elitist. The Finnish manufacturer has launched two models of smartphones Windows Phone 8 compatible 3G, more affordable for operators who market and the consumers who buy them "naked".

"We are relaunching the battle for mobile devices cheap" did not hesitate to declare Stephen Elop, CEO of Nokia at the MWC in Barcelona.

The cheapest in its class Lumia Lumia 520 is now offered 199 euros with a 4-inch screen, a 1 GHz dual-core processor and a photo sensor to 5 megapixels. It is compatible with 3G cellular networks offering a rate of 21 Mbits / s maximum download.

The Lumia 720 will be offered at 369 euros. It has a high quality camera with Carl Zeiss optics sensor with 6.7 million pixels and a 4.3-inch screen (800x400 pixels). It has an external port accepting micro-SD memory cards. Like its predecessor, it is compatible with 3G networks providing a throughput of 21 Mbit / s maximum download.

Moreover, the cartography Nokia Maps has been renamed Maps Here and henceforth includes an application of augmented reality. According to Thierry Amarger "Nokia is now available to the Windows Phone ecosystem but also other operating systems such as iOS, Android and soon Firefox OS, its map database and its services" Drive "compounds and voice guidance information on public transport. "

All about HTC One

The new representative of the range HTC is called the "One" and the manufacturer has treated both its design and design hardware and software.

Design

The screen of the camera takes almost the entire surface of a HTC One design rectangular, flat and very thin. The LCD 1080p has a diagonal of 4.7 inches and utilizes SOLUX to improve image quality and obtain an impressive resolution of 468 dpi.

Visually, the display is actually excellent: light, bright colors and good viewing angles. Is it better than the Samsung display devices and Apple? Only further testing will be the winner.

The appearance of HTC's reassuring One piece shell with its black or silver aluminum smelling materials and premium design. HTC has insisted that the white border that you see out clearly on the models is also silver metal and not plastic.

The two stereo speakers are disposed at the top and bottom of the front face and use technology "Beats Audio". HTC boasts the best quality audio market by integrating a dedicated amplifier and appoints all "BoomSound."

components

Inside the One HTC is very well equipped, starting with the processor. It is a quad-core 1.7GHz Snapdragon 600, a recent model of Qualcomm, which alone could tip the balance in favor of HTC over its competitors.

It will be supported by 2 GB RAM and different internal storage depending on the model chosen: 32 or 64 GB. The battery is smaller with capacity of 2300 mAH.

The side of the camera, the One is not the escalation in millions of pixels. HTC preferred to play on the size and brightness sensor "Ultrapixel" capable of producing images even in low light.

System and applications

The camera also uses the capabilities of the sensor with the feature called "Zoe". Mini-video 3 seconds to allow capture moments that are animated will customize with effects and / or share by email or on social networks.

This is Jelly Bean Android smartphone that runs the HTC but, as usual, added the HTC Sense overlay house, in a new version with some improvements as BlinkFeed. Animated vignettes provide information from sites, services or social networks directly on the homescreen.

HTC One also turns into a remote control for TV Tuners boxes and other connected TV with HTC Sense. This application also facilitates HTC research and consultation programs with an interactive guide.

HTC is perhaps one of the best selling smartphones future of his generation.

Side of the fault, the function that offers animated tiles, BlinkFeed, is considered somewhat invasive. While one can always "hide" dynamic thumbnails to provide a personalized screen accueuil more traditional service continues to run in the background without the possibility of deactivation.

Tests and comparisons should quickly get pushed over to tell us more about the actual capabilities of the smartphone to its competitors. One HTC is expected for the month of March and will be available at major mobile operators around the 650 euros.

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0

The new Samsung tablet has received a lot of it in recent weeks. It has finally been made official by the brand yesterday, just before the opening of MWC, while much information about him have circulated widely on the internet. This model 8 inch (1280 x 800 to 189 dpi) is therefore placed below the Galaxy Tab 10.1, in a design that recalls, however, the Galaxy Note 2, smartphone 5.5 inch large format.

Only available in WiFi or a 3G connection, it regrets the lack of 4G smart yet implanted in specific variations Galaxy S3 and Note 2. This is all the more surprising that the tablet contains the material part of it, namely a processor quad-core Exynos 1.6 GHz and 2 GB of RAM. Even the touch pen, at least in its form, is taken from Note 2, while the Android version is exactly the same: Jelly Bean 4.1.2. Storage is provided by 16 or 32 GB internet, expandable up to 64GB via a microSD slot.

4600 mAh battery is not too good to ensure autonomy to all without too graft weight: 338 grams. It remains on the side of his hunger rates that Samsung has not yet disclosed to the time when we write these lines.

Two other products to accompany the Galaxy S4?

Initially, the code name for the Galaxy S4 was "Project J" which became Altius was then numbered GT-i9500. We'll talk today as Project J SamMobile heard in a new about it. According to the site, the Project J is not one, but three separate devices. There would therefore be a range of Galaxy S4 and not just a phone.

To arrive at these conclusions, our colleagues are based on a series of accessories for precisely this range Project J. The first device alias "project Altius J" would obviously be the much talked about GS4. The second called "Project J Serrano Mini" is a lighter and smaller version of the smartphone as was done for the Galaxy S3.

The final product, "Project J Fortius Active" is a bit less certain as SamMobile, it would be a similar product to the iWatch assumed, or an accessory for eg Fitness, since it will be accompanied by an armband or a bike mount.

Below is the list of all accessories:

J project Altius (GS4)

- Transparent cover
- Cover flap
- Protective cover
- Case
- Battery 2600 mAh
Kit - wireless charging
- HDTV Adapter
- Headphones

Mini Project J Serrano

- Transparent cover
- Cover flap
- Protective cover

J Fortius Active Project

- Brassard
- Fixing bike
- Case

HTC has lifted the veil Tuesday on the future spearhead of its Android range, embodied by the HTC One terminal 4.7 inches (12 cm), and over-equipped with a new version of the overlay software house, the terminal evidenced by the boss of HTC renewed ambitions shape the segment of high-end smartphones.

While the world of mobility to seeing you at the end of the week for the annual event in the industry, the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, HTC has chosen to cut the grass under the feet of its competitors by unveiling proactively its new flagship. Presented a world exclusive in two simultaneous events in London and New York (and leaked varied from a few weeks), the newcomer is called HTC One, and is intended, according to Peter Chou, CEO of the Taiwanese firm, a terminal whether uncompromising design, features, interface, or the ability to gain access to premium content.

HTC One adopts a 4.7-inch display screen 1920 x 1080 pixels and comes with Android Jelly Bean (4.1.2), topped by a new evolution of the overlay software house, HTC Sense 5.0. "Your home screen is transformed into a true personal news feed," says the boss of design at HTC. This newsfeed (called BlinkFeed) composed of vignettes reflecting the latest updates from news flow makes great in the picture, with the ability to quickly view an interesting element, a simple swipe on the side. Each application is capable of delivering consistent updates, the user can choose which in turn are the sources he wants to see from the home screen. However, this interface can be abandoned in favor of traditional offices and Android widgets.

In terms of hardware, HTC uses the Qualcomm Snapdragon S600 announced earlier this year, with 2 GB of RAM and 32 or 64GB of stochage (no microSD slot). The body of the apparatus, slightly domed, is machined from aluminum. The thickness exceeding 9 mm in its most protruding (9.4 mm exactly), but the edges very thin, on the order of 4 mm, make pleasant grip. While on the Android trend is all "no button" on the front, HTC holds two buttons (back, home, bordering the HTC logo) that increase is the surface of the device. Compared to an equivalent diagonal Nexus 4, HTC One turns out to be slightly larger in height, although its finesse compensates. It embeds a 2300 mAh battery, and weighs 143 grams. The phone, which uses micro-SIM cards, is finally compatible NFC, 4G and Glonass, in addition to the traditional GPS.

Regarding the photo, HTC takes the opposite of the current trend, which means 13 megapixel sensors. "The focus on the amount of pixels is irrelevant," proclaims HTC, who prefer to focus on the integration of a sensor called "Ultrapixel" supposed to capture three times more light than conventional sensor, due to photosites are larger than what is usually done. HTC does not communicate clearly, for the moment, the resolution of the sensor (1/3 "), which delivers default 4 megapixel images, the sharpness is expected to increase as long as the noise is reduced due to the sensor the pixels enlarged. We also note an opening f/2.0, with a minimum focal length 28 mm (35 mm actual).

HTC launches at this level a feature called HTC Zoe, who can actually automatically capture a few seconds of video to trigger each photo. The sequences thus obtained can then be easily assembled within a tunnel, to form a small film without particular assembly. The sensor on the front meanwhile offers 2.1 megapixel with 1080p video recording and a large angle to 88 degrees.

Its side, HTC always relies on the assets of the Beats brand, and adds the new One device intended to improve the quality of restitution. BoomSound called, it relies on the integration of two real loudspeakers within the unit. The music application is also changing, with new dynamic animation options screen during playback.

The phone also has a noise cancellation system based on the integration of two microphones. According to HTC, the interest is primarily in conversations, in order to eliminate the noise, but also for video recording. Multmedia side, HTC has provided an infrared transmitter, coupled with a dedicated application, Sense TV, with which it is possible to control a TV or media player.

Among other arguments, HTC relies on partnerships related to the content, the most significant in terms of image is probably the one with AOL. Tim Armstrong, CEO of the giant American Net, said he was delighted with the opportunity to facilitate access to various sites and portals on the Taiwanese mobile. Find relevant media and place, by default, within the HTC Sense interface and applications dedicated to the news.

The launch will take place in some 80 countries in early March, with pre-orders that will open today. In London, One HTC is today on display in a shop in Oxford Street Vodafone, HTC changed ephemeral store. The retail price of the bare terminal is fixed at 650 euros, but the HTC One should, as always with HTC, be widely referenced by operators who offer probably offers subsidized.

Verdict hot? Quickly took over Tuesday, HTC One leaves a great first impression. Large screen, good reactivity, high-end features, the prerequisites for a smartphone in the air at the beginning of 2013 are here. The overlay HTC Sense 5.0 changes the default interface well with Android, but with some good ideas, like news feeds reminiscent Windows Phone 8, menus readable, and some interesting additions to the standard functions of a smartphone, mode as Zoe dedicated to video capture. The sensor Ultrapixel leaves more cautious, especially because of its low apparent resolution, but it is still too early to say that the difference is significant with a smartphone already gifted in low light, whether for better or worse.

The design seems to us meanwhile particularly successful, despite a relatively large surface area for a screen of 4.7 inches. End, pleasant to handle, One HTC inspire respect because of its aluminum body, which we also ensure that it is not a problem of reception (remember the iPhone 4 ...) since the antenna is rightly been integrated. At first glance, the Taiwanese sign promising a terminal there, which is now waiting to see if it contains not a crippling defect. Appointment in a few days to test the depth and the final verdict.

Ubuntu for smartphones and tablets, available for developers

Ubuntu has kept his word. Since yesterday, the Ubuntu operating system for Smartphone and Tablet on Ubuntu is available in beta on a wiki editor. For developers, they will test their systems before official availability (for which no date is also planned for the moment).
The Ubuntu wiki step by step as to install these new systems on existing Android devices. Handling usually reserved for insiders. Smartphone version and can be "flashed" on a Galaxy Nexus and Nexus 4. The tablet version is available for Nexus Nexus 7 and 10. Support Motorola Xoom is expected.

Once the installation is complete, the user will have access to seasoned usual network connections (GSM, SMS, WiFi), as well as basic applications: camera, calendar, email, YouTube, Facebook, Twitter, weather, calculator, RSS reader, etc..
Those who miss their passage to the act, will - hopefully - back. Again, the wiki provides the steps to regain its original Android device.

Orange announces three smartphones Android

A few days before the opening of the exhibition Mobile World Congress, Orange Europe announces three new Android smartphones: the Lumo, San Remo and Nivo.

After his Santa Clara presented last year, the operator terminals and multiplies Orange announces three new models. All running on Android 4.1 and will be presented in detail next week at the International Mobile to be held in Barcelona.

Among these, the Lumo is the first 4G smartphone from Orange. It has a 4.5-inch screen and an 8 megapixel camera. San Remo boasts a slab greater than 4.7 inches. In a statement, the operator places particular emphasis on the sharpness of the frame: 8.2 mm. It also incorporates a camera of 8 megapixels. Finally, the target slice Nivo relatively young population. It has a 4-inch screen and a camera of 5 megapixels.

The operator says its phones (Dallas Orange, Orange Sydney Orange Monte Carlo Orange Santa Clara) are regularly in the top ten of the users choice. Global sales of mobile Orange were up 62% with a market share up 77% in 2012.

The operator explains that Lumo, San Remo and Nivo be launched in different countries in Europe. However, will not have all three models. More information on the technical characteristics, the sales price and availability should be announced later.

BlackBerry: BB10 will be compatible with Android 4.1

The issue related to the application catalog is central to accompany the launch of the new BlackBerry Z10 and Q10. The manufacturer will allow developers to more easily adapt applications designed for Android 4.1, as revealed at a conference entitled Europe and Blackberry Jam for specialists of its ecosystem.

A new version of the kit available to developers will embark on a "virtual machine" compatible Android 4.1 which will they have the same visual environment in their original software.

Currently, however, the kit is only compatible with version 2.3 Gingerbread mobile operating system from Google, where the visual deemed poor native Android applications tailored with this tool.

No date of availability of the new version of this kit for developers, currently in beta, has been provided.

A low-cost Windows Phone for Africa

In Africa, smartphones represent only 10% of mobile phones, according to Microsoft. In order to develop smartphone customers, the publisher has now join the Chinese Huawei device to broadcast a low cost and running Windows Phone. Called "Huawei 4Afrika" it will be available in February in seven countries: Angola, Egypt, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Morocco, Nigeria and South Africa.

A smartphone to $ 150

Intended primarily for students, small businesses and developers, this terminal is a variant of the Huawei Ascend W1. It has a 4-inch screen, a 1GHz Snapdragon chip doubles heart and 4GB of storage. It will be immediately provided with a selection of software "created by African developers for African consumers." Everything will be available for the modest sum of $ 150, according to the New York Times. "We believe this is the right time to invest in Africa and access to technology - especially the cloud and smart devices - will give a boost to the competitiveness of Africa," says Jean Philippe Courtois, president of Microsoft International, in a note to blog.
Ambitious

But Huawei is not the only ally in the conquest of Africa. Also according to the New York Times, Microsoft has also launched smartphones designed to Africa with his number one ally, the Finnish Nokia. Two terminals should also be launched in the coming months.
The "Huawei 4Afrika" is part of a wider investment program initiated by Microsoft, namely 4Afrika. Planned over several years, it is, for example, to accelerate the development of broadband access, facilitate learning technologies (Afrika Academy) or to assist SMEs. By 2016, Microsoft plans and contribute to the dissemination of "tens of millions" of smartphones among African youth, connect one million SMEs in the continent to train 200,000 African internet and new technologies.

New rumors about the X Motorola Phone

This is the Google I / O, on May 15th, Motorola and Google should reveal the famous X Phone. This smartphone is the first of torque Motorola / Google should not be a Nexus, but could offer interesting and specifications run on the latest version of Android.

If you believe the site AndroidCommunity this X Phone resume design Kevlar expensive to Motorola's latest devices, provide a screen of 4.8 "with a 1920 x 1080p full HD up to 128GB capacity, a port micro SD or a bigger battery (3300mAh in), all under Android 5.0 Key Lime Pie.

Samsung has decided not to introduce Samsung Galaxy S4 at MWC

Apple already lost forever, the Mobile World Congress can not rely on advertisements Samsung. Like last year, the Korean giant has decided to snub the show, and later held its own press conference for his most important announcements, including the Galaxy S4. According to Phone Arena, Samsung will launch its new flagship even in April.

A decision which confirms that the biggest brands no longer consider living in Barcelona as a major event. Recall and Blackberry has already presented its Q10 and Z10 last week. HTC will do the same a week before the MWC. As for Apple, it will wait for March to unveil the replacement for the iPhone 5.

Smartphone: How far can it go transparent?

The idea of a mobile device as clear as the crystal is no longer restricted to science fiction. We can almost see with this latest invention. Apparently, the smartphone of the future will, in addition to being flexible, with some transparency.

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RIM changes its name to BlackBerry

Starting today, we become Blackberry worldwide, "said Thorsten Heins, the company's CEO, presenting two new models of smartphones equipped with the operating system BlackBerry 10.
The surprise announcement will symbolize the renewal of the company plays its last card with the new environment and mobile platforms that accompany it.

Nexus 4 back to the Google Play

Victim of its success, the Nexus 4 was sold out just hours after its release. After several weeks of waiting, he seems to be back ... Both versions of the smartphone, one with 8GB of memory and one with 16 GB would be available within one to two weeks reveals that the Los Angeles Times January 30, 2013 .

Earlier in January, rumors of supply problems for the Nexus 4 were circulated. While LG denied the information, Larry Page, Google CEO, admitted that he had "better manage the production of the smartphone." Other information reported a cessation of production of Nexus 4 LG to focus on other smartphones to come.

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BlackBerry World: prices of applications decrease of 10 cents

A few days before the release of BlackBerry 10, its new mobile operating system, and the introduction of two new smartphones (BlackBerry X10 and Z10), RIM multiplies ads and implements, brick by brick, the new strategy of seduction back to its original glory.

So this weekend, we learned that the BlackBerry App World BlackBerry World is renamed with a novelty: the sale of securities and music videos and more applications. Sunday is the blog for developers who announced lower prices for basic applications cheapest. Thus, while the current floor price is 0.99 euros, RIM wants to lower the rate of 10 cents. It is up to developers to decide whether they want to implement the new price or not.

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Nokia Drive + available in beta for all Windows Phone 8

The navigation application with voice guidance of Nokia is no longer only reserved for Lumia, but now works on all smartphones under Windows Phone 8.

Very good service with voice navigation, Nokia Drive + is no longer reserved for Nokia smartphones. Indeed, the Finnish company has released a beta version of its application for all devices running Windows Phone 8. Free, this service has nothing to envy to the best GPS on the market with a 3D interface, support for full offline 89 countries, step by step voice navigation with street name announcement or information on local speed limits with audible warnings. On the Windows Store, it is stated that for the moment, it is reserved to the United States, Canada and England.

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