iPhone 4G

iPhone 4G to have video chat? iPhone 3G also to be discontinued. The iPhone keeps going from strength to strength. It seems to have been designed by some very clever people who must sit round a desk saying things like “Wouldn’t it be cool if you could do this with it?”. Well, apparently, the latest idea is for the eagerly-anticipated 4G iPhone to allow you to chat with a loved one face-to-face. That’s the rumour right now. Indeed, it’s not just a rumour. According to TechRadar a new series of ads is being filmed and directed by Sam Mendes, one of which will feature a mother and a daughter chatting through an iPhone 4G. So if you like to look right in the eyes of the person you are chatting to, Apple could soon be your friend. Although if you were that desperate, you could have picked up any number of phones offering the same tech in the last few years. Meanwhile, the Apple 3G is biting the dust. Destined for smartphone heaven when the 4G is announced (7th June), the phone is already being heavily discounted in the US, while the Apple Store has removed its ‘buy button’ on the official site. With much of the iPhone OS 4.0 not applicable to the older 3G model, it’s probably for the best anyway. The iPhone is just one of a wide range of handsets available from Phones 4u. You can find out more by clicking here.

Mobile Phone Projectors

Mobile phones are becoming ever more sophisticated devices nowadays and it is almost a cliché to describe them as mobile computers that you can also use to make phone calls, though that is what they have become. One of the latest innovations in phone technology is phones that have projectors embedded within them. The first such phone has been developed by collaboration between Samsung and Texas Instruments. It incorporates DLP pico-chipset technology, a development Texas Instruments announced last year. This allows the phone to project an image up to a meter in size onto just about any surface. This particular phone also includes a 5 megapixel camera along with stereo speakers along with a high resolution touch screen that is built using OLED technology. Despite the fact that the projector is very small, it is a highly sophisticated device that incorporates literally thousands of minute movable mirrors; every pixel uses a unique mirror and the mirror moves so that it reflects either a blue, red or green light source derived from coloured light emitting diodes. Another example of similar technology is the Nokia N70 Projector Phone which offers a similar level of performance and in fact uses the same projector chip set. LG has a similar model. There is also some speculation that Apple are planning to incorporate a projector in future iPhones that will be launched in 2011. So how good are these projectors and are they worth the investment? Certainly the concept is appealing. No longer will friends need to crowd round a small display screen to view and image, the image can be projected onto a nearby wall allowing everybody to view it simultaneously. The resolution of the projectors is 480 by 320 pixels which is just about adequate but far from high definition; in reality the images can appear a little fuzzy. Improved resolutions of up to 850 by 480 pixels are being developed but these use over 400.000 individual mirrors and are posing yield problems. Overall this is an exciting technology, and one that in the future is likely to become common place.

Nokia N97

While some people consider the Nokia N97 to be the real rival of Apples iPhone and those same people predict great success on the market for this Nokia smart phone, other people are sceptical and believe it won’t stay on the market very long mainly because they think the display is not touch sensitive enough or because of the big case the phone has or competitors phones such as the LG Pop. However, the reality is that Nokia has made an excellent phone with great characteristics which include a 3.5” display with a resolution of 640×360 pixels, QWERTY keypad, WiFi, Bluetooth as well as WLAN, GPRS and HSDPA. GPS and A-GPS for navigation. As for connectors, the N97 has them all: micro USB, 3.5mm AV connector and a TV out. The Nokia N97 comes with an integrated 32 gigabyte storage space and it also has a microSD slot for memory cards of up to 16 gigabytes. The phone boasts a 5 megapixel camera with Carl Zeiss optics which can record video with a resolution of 640×480 pixels, autofocus and a dual-LED flash. There is also a secondary camera with a VGA resolution in the front side of the phone for video calls. When it comes to the software of the N97 it is notable that it is at a much higher level than its predecessors . The Symbian S60 operative system is reinstalled and it also has all sorts of options with which you can control your touch pad. Some of the applications available for the Nokia N97 include an improved Nokia maps and a Web reader with the support of Flash video. There are also movement, light and distance sensors and a FM radio as well as support for MP3, AAC , eAAC, eAAC+ and WMA musical formats. In short, this phone has it all. The N97 is great for games since the touch UI is marvellous. The side keys can also be used for game functions. The guitar rock tour game is included in the software pack. All things considered the Nokia N97 is a great phone to have since it has the most advanced technologies a smart phone could have and anyone that buys this phone will not regret it.

Nokia N97 Competition!

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Nokia N97: Its the newest heavyweight of its kind

Nokia’s new champion flagship, the Nokia N97, has now made its way to the UK and to the US. It’s the latest technology in smart phones and threatens to give the iPhone and G1 from Google a run for it’s money.

<b>The Nokia N97</b> has a 3.5 inch, 16:9 aspect ratio (widescreen) resistive touchscreen display, a massive 32GB of on-board memory (with micro-SD expansion for up to 48GB total), and 1.5 days of continuous music playing/4.5 hours video battery life, which makes this mobile phone a juicy piece of hardware. Nokia calls it “the most advanced mobile computer in the world” and with features like a 5 megapixel camera and DVD quality video, it’s the newest heavyweight of its kind.

It comes standard with the latest advanced features in mobile phone technology like GPS, Email, applications, orientation sensors, proximity sensors, and ambient light detection. And best of all, it has a Full slide out QWERTY keyboard, cover keys, Menu key, 4-way navigation with centre select, and dedicated camera and volume keys, making this revolutionary mobile phone an impressive, easy-to-use, personal mobile computer.

This sliding communicator with an “always open” window to favourite internet or social networking sites is all one needs to take care of life’s daily tasks, and more, on-the-go or from just about anywhere in the world, and fits in a shirt pocket. Surpassing the capabilities of the iPhone and with all the capabilities of T-Mobile’s G1, this personal mobile gadget may just be the phone James Bond fanatics dreamt would be available to the public.

The Latest Mobile Phone: The HTC Magic

HTC Magic in Brilliant White

Gone are the times when there used to be a new mobile phone launch once in a few months. With several mobile companies competing in the market and with advancements in mobile technology, there is a new mobile phone launch almost every day in some or the other corner of the world, or better enough, probably every hour across different places. One of the most anticipated mobile phone launches is the HTC Magic, the brand new Google Android phone, which rivals the major smartphone providers including Apple and their iPhone. The HTC Magic mobile phone features fantastic touch screen technology as well as the critically acclaimed android operating system. Aside from this it has HSDPA capabilities, a 3.2 megapixel camera and GPS technology enabled. As a mobile phone it is up there with the best of them.

The features that are being embedded in all mobile phones are becoming more and more advanced, integrated and user friendly. They aim to resolve all customer issues at the same time. Some common features with new technological improvements can be seen across mobile handsets of all the companies. They have mp3 players with high sound clarity and good bass effects. The internet can be accessed through the mobile phones through the excellent Webkit browser which is included as part of the phone’s spec which quickly connects the phone to the web and retains top quality speeds across the board.

The touch screen technology is an excellent replacement for previous technology and brings in a better interface in the device. The HTC Magic is an amazing piece of technology with some superb touch screen features. A new development in this is the feather touch screen.

As a follow on from the Google G1, the HTC Magic is an improvement on the original model, it’s aesthetically pleasing, simple to use and competes with the highest spec mobile phones on the market. It’s white gorgeous look might fool you into thinking it is purely a beautiful phone, however, this phone has it all, it’s gorgeous but it has brains too! It’s sleek, sexy and high powered and is a number 1 choice for any mobile phone user.

Gmail being down isn’t Google’s only problem…

GMail had been down for around an hour this morning, so I thought I best investigate what was up. I thought a quick search for “GMail Down” should do the trick…

Now, bearing in mind that safe search was turned on - here is what was returned from the first result (a google group page). The following is not safe for work…

CLICKETY CLICK

Who knows how long it will last, but at the time of writing it’s still there for all to see at the time of writing.

Mobile Phones – A Modern Day Necessity

Martin Cooper is known to be the inventor of the first practical mobile phone. He was a researcher and executive at the Motorola Company. He made his first call on a handheld mobile in April 1973. The history of mobile phones is not very long, but scientists have worked very hard to make this communication the cheapest and easiest way to interact.

A few years back we were seeing big and unattractive mobile phones, and they were really hard to carry. You could say the most rapid growth made in the twenty first century was in the field of communications, and especially in mobile communications. Now you have great stylish mobile phones in the market with a bundle of impressive features. It is not a luxury now, but a necessity for every individual.

These days, mobile phones are not merely talking devices; they are your mini-computer, with full multimedia support. You can send text or picture messages to any part of the world. You have a digital camera. To transfer data to computers or other cell phones you have infrared, Bluetooth and USB devices. It also works as an MP3 player. You can connect to the internet through your mobile phone, and browse sites from the World Wide Web. In this way you can answer your emails on the go. You can draft a letter or spreadsheet on it. These are some of the features that you find in modern mobiles; it appears that whatever you think of that can make your life more comfortable are in a mobile phone before you can blink.

Nokia is known to be the most successful mobile phone company in the world. However, other names like Sony Ericsson, Samsung, LG and Motorola are also offering great cell phones at competitive prices, with great functionalities and excellent features. And what about the iPhone from Apple? It has broken sales records, and is known to be the highest-selling mobile phone in Europe. They have brought about a revolution in the cellular industry. It is a touch-screen mobile with thousands of great applications and magnificent graphics for the convenience of users.

Antivirus - A Need of Every Computer

A virus is a software program designed to affect the operations of a computer. It is commonly created by people with negative intentions, to harm computers where there is valuable information stored; however, some people do it for fun.

The internet is known to be the carrier of viruses. They usually come to your computer through email attachments or instant messages. It can delete all the data on your hard drive, and most of the time they corrupt executable files to make your programs non-functional. To save ourselves from these viruses, we need special software programs known as antivirus programmes.

An antivirus program is one that you either download for free from the web or purchase to run on to your computer, and it helps protect your computer from viruses, Trojans and worms. Nowadays everyone uses the internet, so there are chances that your computer can get infected. It is sensible to always install an antivirus program on your computer. The best time to install this program is before the installation of application software.

MacAfee, Trend Micro, Kasper Sky and Norton are some of the most popular antivirus software programmes. There is no issue in purchasing any of them, as you get maximum support from everyone. You get updated virus definitions on daily/weekly basis.

If you are a single user working at home then it is not a bad idea to use free versions of antivirus software; however, in the corporate sector, you must have a licensed program. It ensures your data safety and the efficiency of your programs.

Free Laptops - Beware of Scams

The word “free” excites everybody, but when we think about it, we ask why someone is offering us free lunches (after all, there’s no such thing). Unfortunately, it lures many people - and they are easily scammed. There are many websites on the internet that offer free gifts to users; we should not believe them unless we are sure that they are not scams.

You might have received an email stating that you have won a free laptop, and you just need to click the link to claim your gift. You click on the link, go to their website, fill in a form and choose a username and password. Believe it or not, this is where the problems begin; some websites ask for credit card information and some use points & referral methods. Remember not to give your credit card information to these websites. When you are asked to earn points to claim your gift, you actually have to sign up to different websites that eventually ask for credit card details.

Now the next time you get an email, read a newspaper or listen to a radio program that says you can get a free laptop, always check the source and ask how many people have received free laptops till that date. It is advisable to check internet forums or search engines by writing the name of the website and adding the word ‘scam’, to know if the website is real or not. This way you will save yourself from any possible mishaps. Still, your first thought should be to ignore such messages unless it is from a reputable company that is offering a gift for its promotional campaign.