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Smartphones are for anytime, although maybe not dinnertime

Guest — Sun, 25 Dec 2011 04:32:59 +0000

Smart phones are for any time, but maybe not dinnertime! These tiny yet powerful mobile devices can be used at any time and in almost any location, but there are perhaps occasions when they should be switched off.

What is a Smart phone?

A smart phone is a technically enhanced hybrid device which combines the features of both a mobile phone and a PDA (Personal Digital Assistant), making it more like a tiny mobile PC.

Standard Smart Phone Features

The most significant features that make a smart phone ‘smart’ are the APIs (Application Programming Interfaces), which run third-party applications. Applications, commonly referred to as ‘apps’, are tiny software programs which can be downloaded and used by the device to perform a specific task.It almost goes without saying that all smart phones have an inbuilt app which enables them to receive 3G mobile broadband. Other standard features include digital camera, media player, GPS navigation and video capabilities.There are also literally thousands of other apps available to download, offering a seemingly endless list of functions. Many are intended to enhance or extend the existing functionality of inbuilt apps, while others may have a completely separate purpose which makes use of mobile broadband capabilities, with mobile games being good examples.

Photo-editing software, digital-music organisers and additional maps for GPS navigation are the most popular downloads. There is even an app which will allow the user to view, edit and create MS Office documents. The cost of downloading apps can vary, depending on who created them and their purpose, but many are available for free.

Smart phones also feature enhanced messaging capabilities. As well as text messages (SMS) and multimedia messages (MMS), they also support synchronised email. This enables the user to synchronise with multiple email accounts and instant-messaging services such as Yahoo! Messenger.

The last definitive feature of smart phones is that they have a QWERTY keyboard rather than a numeric keypad. There are many variations on this theme, with some smart phones offering the user the ability to alternate between numeric and QWERTY via the touch screen, while others have a physical QWERTY keypad which may be fixed or have a pull-out function.

Who Buys Smart Phones?

Just about everyone these days! But if we are talking about top-end smart phones, then it comes down to two distinct groups: corporate users and individuals.Many companies have seen the benefit of issuing their employees, especially those who work away from the office, with smart phones. It is a cheaper option than supplying both a laptop and mobile phone. Many actively encourage staff to use the video calling function rather than normal voice calls to promote interactivity.Individuals are rather more complex in their buying habits. There are those who have a phone contract and regularly receive upgraded handsets. This often means that the device is largely underused.

Then there is the individual who has ‘got to have it’. These users become completely addicted to their smart phone, have it organised and filled with hundreds of supposedly useful apps to cover every eventuality and know every single fact and figure about it. It will never leave their side and is in use some way or another every waking hour.

Summary

Smart phones contain innovative technology, combining many devices and their functions, all in miniature. Words used by owners to describe their smart phones include sleek, clever, unbelievable and many others.The only derogatory comments come from the long-suffering partners of obsessed individuals. The final straw is when the smart phone, parked next to its addictive owner as ever, starts tweeting, bleeping or ringing at the dinner table!

About the Author

The above article is composed and edited by Eva K. She is associated with many technology and designing communities including Broadband Expert as their freelance writer and adviser. In her free time she writes articles related to mobile broadband, technology, mobile applications, etc.

Android Mobile Phones Price List in India

Ramkumar — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 17:42:37 +0000

This is the complete price list of all the popular android mobile phones in the Indian market. The price is as per the showrooms in Chennai, Bangalore, Delhi and Mumbai.

HTC Android Mobile Phones in India

Mobile Phone	Price (in Rs.)
HTC Tattoo	13000
HTC Wildfire S	13600
HTC Chacha	15000
HTC Salsa	18500
HTC Hero	21500
HTC Desire	22000
HTC Desire S	22550
HTC Incredible S	24500
HTC Evo 3D	25000
HTC Desire HD	26500
HTC Desire Z	26800
HTC Google Nexus one	27200
HTC Sensation	30000
HTC Flyer	38000

Click here to check out all images of HTC Android Phones.

Samsung Android Mobile Phones in India

Mobile Phone	Price (in Rs.)
Samsung Galaxy 3	8500
Samsung Galaxy Pop	8500
Samsung Galaxy 551	9500
Samsung Galaxy 5 I5500	9750
Samsung Galaxy Pro B7510	9800
Samsung Fascinate	9900
Samsung Galaxy Fit s5670	10750
Samsung Galaxy Spica	12500
Samsung Galaxy Ace s5830	13850
Samsung Gravity Smart	14000
Samsung Galaxy Gio	14500
Samsung Galaxy S Plus	20000
Samsung Galaxy S	20000
Samsung Galaxy SL	21200
Samsung Infuse	26200
Samsung Google Nexus S	26900
Samsung Galaxy S2 I1900	30500

Sony Ericsson Android Mobile Phones in India

Mobile Phone	Price (in Rs.)
Sony Ericsson X10 Mini	9800
Sony Ericsson Xperia X8	9850
Sony Ericsson W8	11500
Sony Ericsson X10 Mini Pro	12850
Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini	14550
Sony Ericsson Xperia Mini Pro	15750
Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo	20500
Sony Ericsson Xperia X10	23000
Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc	27500
Sony Ericsson Xperia Play	30000

Android Mobile Phones in India – HTC Mobiles

Ramkumar — Sat, 13 Aug 2011 08:10:17 +0000

Here is the complete list of Android mobile phones in India, which are now available for in the market. The list contains the phones from three of the major companies such as HTC, Samsung and Sony Ericsson.The cost of the phones are the market price as on August 2011.

HTC Android Mobile Phones in India

HTC Tattoo – Rs. 13000

2.8 inch Screen
256 Mb RAM, 528 Mhz Processor
3G, GPRS, EDGE, WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS
3.15 MegaPixel Camera, No Front Camera
Android v1.6

HTC_Tattoo

HTC Wildfire S – Rs. 13600

3.2 inch Gorilla Glass Display
512 Mb RAM, 600 Mhz Processor
3G, GPRS, EDGE, WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS
5 MegaPixel Camera, No Front Camera
Android v2.3

HTC Wildfire S

HTC Chacha – Rs. 15000

2.6 inch Gorilla Glass Display
512 Mb RAM, 800 Mhz Processor
3G, GPRS, EDGE, WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS
5 MegaPixel Camera, Front Camera Present
Android v2.3

HTC Chacha

HTC Salsa – Rs. 18500

3.4 inch Gorilla Glass Display
512 Mb RAM, 800 Mhz Processor
3G, GPRS, EDGE, WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS
5 MegaPixel Camera, VGA Front Camera
Android v2.3

HTC Salsa

HTC Hero – Rs. 21500

3.2 inch Gorilla Glass Display
288 Mb RAM, 528 Mhz Processor
3G, GPRS, EDGE, WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS
5 MegaPixel Camera, No Front Camera
Android v1.5

HTC Hero

HTC Desire – Rs. 22000

3.7 inch Gorilla Glass Display
576 Mb RAM, 1 Ghz Scorpion Processor
3G, GPRS, EDGE, WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS
5 MegaPixel Camera, No Front Camera
Android v2.1

HTC Desire

HTC Desire S – Rs. 22550

3.7 inch Gorilla Glass Display
768 Mb RAM, 1 Ghz Scorpion Processor
3G, GPRS, EDGE, WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS
5 MegaPixel Camera, VGA Front Camera
Android v2.3

Phone Appearance is same as HTC Desire S

HTC Incredible S – Rs. 24500

4 inch Gorilla Glass Display
768 Mb RAM, 1 Ghz Scorpion Processor
3G, GPRS, EDGE, WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS
8 MegaPixel Camera, 1.3 MegaPixel Front Camera
Android v2.2

HTC Incredible S

HTC Evo 3D – Rs. 25000

4.3 inch Gorilla Glass Display
1 Gb RAM, 1.2 Ghz Dual Core Processor
3G, GPRS, EDGE, WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS
5 MegaPixel Camera, 1.3 MegaPixel Front Camera
Android v2.3

HTC Evo 3D

HTC Desire HD – Rs. 26500

4.3 inch Gorilla Glass Display
768 Mb RAM, 1 Ghz Scorpion Processor
3G, GPRS, EDGE, WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS
8 MegaPixel Camera, No Front Camera
Android v2.2

HTC Desire HD

HTC Desire Z – Rs. 26800

3.7 inch Gorilla Glass Display
512 Mb RAM, 800 Mhz Scorpion Processor
3G, GPRS, EDGE, WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS
5 MegaPixel Camera, No Front Camera
Android v2.2

HTC Desire Z

HTC Google Nexus one – Rs. 27200

3.7 inch AMOLED Display
512 Mb RAM, 1 Ghz Scorpion Processor
3G, GPRS, EDGE, WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS
8 MegaPixel Camera, 1.3 MegaPixel Front Camera
Android v2.1

Google Nexus One

HTC Sensation – Rs. 30000

4.3 inch Gorilla Glass Display
768 Mb RAM, 1.2 Ghz Dual Core Processor
3G, GPRS, EDGE, WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS
8 MegaPixel Camera, VGA Front Camera
Android v2.3

HTC Sensation

HTC Flyer – Rs. 38000

7 inch Display
1 Gb RAM, 1.5 Ghz Processor
3G, GPRS, EDGE, WLAN, Bluetooth, GPS
5 MegaPixel Camera, 1.3 MegaPixel Front Camera
Android v2.3

HTC Flyer

Smartphone Tech: Creating Mobile Business Solutions

Ramkumar — Wed, 10 Aug 2011 01:15:43 +0000

With current mobile phone technology, there have been subsequent innovations in the world of business that has streamlined the process and changed the way we look at business models. Companies are always trying to increase the work productivity of their employees, but the smartphone has become the small business owner’s best friend. Now the online world is obviously a huge innovation in the way we conduct business and it has increased our connectivity in ways that we never thought possible, but if you’ve yet to utilize the many benefits of smartphone technology for you business, you may be at a loss. Here are some of the ways that they’ve created real-world business solutions across the board.

Idle Potential

We’re all familiar with the games and apps that we use while trying to pass the time. You can listen to music, browse the web, or upload videos in your spare time, but you can also work from anywhere with mobile devices like the 4G Slide Android Phone. For example, if you have a consulting business that keeps you from the office on a frequent basis, then you’re already know how many times during your work day that you’re waiting. Time is money and having a smart phone allows you to make the most of your working day whether it’s catching up on correspondence or video conferencing during your lunch.

Improved Operations

If mobile tech has done anything, it’s managed to improve operations time and make the process easier. As the proliferation of interconnected devices has grown to such heights in recent years, it’s practically essential to utilize these devices to help with your business analytics. Organization is everything and it’s through using IT solutions such as these that will improve and optimize your company to greater affect. Using mobile solutions will allow you to manage your daily operations and keep your business proactive rather than reactive.

Business Apps

There are now so many applications that it’s improved performance in nearly every aspect of the way we conduct business. These ingenious tools have allowed businesses to track schedules and balance worksheets. These simple applications are usually free or are priced at a very nominal cost, and perform the same function of many computer software programs that cost hundreds of dollars. Although a majority of apps are for entertainment purposes, many have been developed by business professionals and have proven to be a great leveler in the world of finance and business. They have been able to digitalize some of the most time-consuming administrative tasks that save both time and treasure.

These approaches aren’t just for business giants. The principals are the same, but with the current marriage between business and technology, small and large businesses alike can remain competitive. It’s proven incredibly successful for smaller businesses and has allowed them to stay sharp and mobile. If you run a small business and you’re not utilizing the power of the smartphone, you should consider the myriad benefits of a tech savvy approach and what it can do you’re your success.

Top Applications from ANDROID

chaos888 — Mon, 25 Jan 2010 23:39:09 +0000

The below is a versatile set of apps and games available in Android Market . I’ve been exploring android apps for a couple of weeks and I found myself on the edge of the seat as it is gave me the feel of using iTunes store (in early stages). Sooner or later , we gonna see neck to neck fight from these two gaints. As Nokia’s OVI store is not impressive , only Android market can fancy any chance of having two horse race .Here is a few list of apps which i found interested in Android.

Google Sky Map

SkyMap Android

Swap evil creatures to eliminate them and collect spells, run through portals and finally clear Five Counties from devilry!

A lot of levels, useful power-ups, online score tables and humorous Halloween setting makes this game stylish and funny.

This game is a must try in Android. The good news is that this program is a freeware, you can download it directly from the Android Appz Market. Don’t miss it out.

Documents To Go 2.0 Main App

Word Document

Excel SpreadSheet

Documents To Go allows you to create,view,edit and manipulate with files in various formats such as Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint & Adobe PDF files. This is a complete All in One package.

With the help of the InTact Technology in this software it gives the similar experience as working in PC. You can maintains 100% of the original file formatting. It also supports Office 2007 & password-protected files.

Another Interesting news is that this product is available for download for free in the Android Market.

Scan2PDF Mobile

Scan2PDF

Document scanning using your phone’s camera to convert one or more pages into a PDF. Like having a scanner/photocopier/fax machine in your pocket! PDFs are saved to phone/SD card and can be emailed directly from the phone or transferred to PC. Pages are compressed and enhanced to produce a compact, readable PDF file. I wonder how could they pack this into a mobile version, because the software to do the same job in PC- Abbyy Reader is about 300Mb !!!

WHERE

WHERE is a bundle of cool GPS apps all wrapped into one.

Are you looking for the hottest restaurants, jonesing for your next coffee fix, or need a cheap fill-up? Maybe you want to know the local weather, traffic or headlines ? Whatever you are after, WHERE has it.

Don’t miss this app. Its free to download from the Android Market.

Tag-ToDo-List

Tag to DO

Take advantage of an improved ‘to-do experience’ on your Android phone.

Tag-ToDo-List has a lot of cool features which enables easy task handling, drawing graphical notes, recording audio, checking out stats, and more.

The application has further increased the usability by giving keyboard shortcuts for each and every action of it. Download from Andriod Market.

iMap Weather

iMap Android

Get accurate, timely and relevant weather information delivered directly into your hand.

iMap Mobile provides you high-quality radar images, lightning strike information, current weather conditions, weather forecasts and active severe weather watches and warnings notifications (even when the phone is off) for your current location and locations you choose.

Calorie Counter

Calorie Counter is your food and nutrition guide. Scan any barcode using the camera in your phone or browse the enormous database to find calorie and nutrition information for all foods and restaurants. Keep track of what you eat.

Layar Reality Browser 2.1

Layar Android

The Layar Reality Browser shows what is around you by displaying real time digital information on top of reality through the camera of your mobile phone. With many local layers and global content from Flickr, Wikipedia, Yelp, Google local search, Qype, Brightkite, Yellowpages(soon),Twitter and much more.

RockOut Acoustic Pro

The take-anywhere virtual acoustic guitar. Strum your phone to play chords and sound like a rock star! Features: * 100+ samples recorded from real guitars * 50+ chords * Make your own songs by arranging up to 6 chords at once * New arrangements FREE every month with built-in Web chordbook * Tremolo effect pedal

Wapedia

Wapedia is the fastest way to access the contents of Wikipedia on your phone. Features include: – very fast, even on 2G networks – featured Wikipedia content such as news – beautiful image rendering – auto-completion for fast entry of article titles – many languages – alternative wikis

PicSay Pro

Improve your photos with sharpen and color corrections. Be creative with paint, word balloons, and props. Or have fun with distortions, cutouts, special effects, and more. All in an intuitive easy-to-use interface, making PicSay Pro the perfect all-in-one solution for editing images on your Android powered device.

NOTE : I didn’t intend to rank these apps in an order as these apps dont belong to a segment .

Hope you enjoyed my coverage over android market . Looking forward for comments to interact .

Goggle! The New Image Search App

neo — Tue, 15 Dec 2009 22:00:38 +0000

Google Goggle is a visual search application developed by Google .Goggle is basically a Google labs application which is still in its testing grounds .Theirs a hand full of Applications which are being developed in Google labs and one such app is Goggle which lets the user to take picture of anything from a landmark to a business card and get the required info about the image which is just been taken , Users using an iPhone, Palm ,WebOS or an android mobile have a good opportunity to test this product cause its only available for selected phones sets.It lets the user to search the anything regarding the visual image taken by the mobile and jack it over the internet and get more information about it.For example when the user takes a picture of something,hmm lets say a well known soft drink, Goggle gets the info about the product and bunch of extra stuff about the picture which is taken without typing a single word on the search bar . The user simply needs to open Goggle app on the mobile phone , Thats it .Goggle even uses the compass and GPS system to provide you with a live feed about the geographic locations.That is the user simple points the mobile at a landmark such as a monument or any other places that might be even a supermarket . Right now goggle can work on books,landmark Artworks and most of the business cards. The user can Turn on ‘visual search history’ to view or share the images or Turn it off to discard them once the search is done.but Google is still developing this amazing software ,It has been said that in the future it may go further and work on people , animals and other natural resource which right now it is not designed to.The user can download the Goggle from the android market for their mobile phone.Google aims to make searching experience even more easier than possible with this new application .

Google Goggles Picture Taking Tips for Better Search Results

* Take photos in areas with good lighting.
* Zoom in as much as possible.
* Use your phone in “left landscape” orientation (with your right thumb pressing the shutter).
* Hold your hands steady, and use the on-screen shutter button.

Remember that Google Goggles works best on books & DVDs, landmarks, logos, contact info, artwork, businesses, products, barcodes, or text. Right now, it’s not so good at pictures of animals, plants, cars, furniture, or apparel.
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