Showing posts with label Microsoft Windows. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Microsoft Windows. Show all posts
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Samsung Windows Phone 9 might come next. Microsoft willing to pay $1B incentive. OS no fees maybe.
Samsung Windows Phone 9 might come next. Microsoft willing to pay $1B incentive.
WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.
Russian blogger Eldar Murtazin has revealed an interesting note about Microsoft’s upcoming Windows Phone plans:apparently the Redmond-based giant plans to pay an astounding $1 billion “bribe” to another tech behemoth to ensure that it continues making Windows Phone handsets.
“Another ‘good’ news from Microsoft,” Murtazin wrote on Twitter. “Company negotiates with Samsung and offer $1 billion support if vendor will produce Windows Phone devices.”
While this is just a rumor at this point, it wouldn’t be the first time Microsoft puts its cash reserves behind the development of Windows Phone.
Microsoft paid Nokia $250 million per quarter to adopt Windows Phone, even though the Finnish company “returned” the favor with Windows Phone licensing fees – in March 2013, Nokia revealed that it still had to pay around $650 in licensing fees from that point until the contract expired, at which point licensing fees would surpass Microsoft’s “platform support payments.”
Microsoft did not stop with its Windows Phone spending spree there, deciding to buy the mobile division of Nokia for over $7 billion, a purchase that has received the go ahead from shareholders and industry regulators. Also worth noting is that Microsoft incentivized developers with serious cash to bring their apps to the Windows Phone ecosystem.
As for Samsung, the South Korean company is currently king of the mobile business when it comes to market share, while dividing mobile profits with Apple, although the latter gets the larger chunk of cash each quarter. In addition to its Android and Tizen interests, Samsung already makes Windows Phones handsets and Windows 8 computers.
The company has been known to avoid placing its eggs in one basket when it comes to its mobile business and flooding the market with handsets to match every taste and pocket, so making Windows Phone smartphones may still be in the cards for Samsung for the near future, regardless of whether Murtazin’s rumor is correct or not.
One thing that Microsoft is also said to be considering is dropping licensing fees for Windows Phone, which could also be a good enough incentive for interested OEMs to make more Windows Phone devices.
Saturday, February 8, 2014
2014: INTEL wants Inside them all. To launch Bay, Cherry, and Willow Trail CPUs for Android and Windows smartphones, tablets and PCs.
2014: INTEL wants Inside them all. To launch Bay, Cherry, and Willow Trail CPUs for Android and Windows smartphones and tablets.
WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.
WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.
According to sources with Taiwan's tablet supply chain,Intel has launched Bay Trail-T supporting Windows 8/8.1 and will launch Android-supporting models at the end of 2013.
Intel has worked out an ambitious roadmap offering CPU platforms for entry-level to high-end tablet models in 2014
Intel will launch entry-level Android-supporting Bay Trail (Z3735D series) specifically for use in 7-inch tablets priced at US$99-129 and 7- to 8-inch models at US$149-199 in first-quarter 2014.
The Bay Trail and Cherry Trail platforms also target 8- to 10-inch tablets priced at US199-249 and 10-inch models above US$249.
In September 2014, Intel will unveil Cherry Trail, a platform based on 14nm Airmont architecture and supporting 32- and 64-bit Windows 8/8.1 and Android.
Intel will also release Windows- and Android-supporting Willow Trail based on 14nm Goldmont architecture in fourth-quarter 2014.
In addition to tablets, Intel will launch 22nm-based Merrifield and Moorefield for smartphones in first-quarter and third-quarter 2014 respectively. The two platforms can be used in Android tablets as well.
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Tuesday, February 4, 2014
Forecast: 2013: Androids tablets leading worldwide market share, says IDC. Chart.
Forecast: 2013: Androids tablets leading worldwide market share, says IDC. Chart.
WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.
Android, Tablet PC, Windows Mobile, iOS
WorldWide Tech & Science. Francisco De Jesùs.
According to the latest forecast from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Tablet Tracker, worldwide tablet shipments are expected to reach 221.3 million units in 2013, down slightly from a previous forecast of 227.4 million but still 53.5% above 2012 levels. Shipment growth is forecast to slow to 22.2% year over year in 2014 to a total of 270.5 million units. By 2017, annual market growth will slow to single-digit percentages and shipments will peak at 386.3 million units, down from the previous forecast of 407 million units.
One key factor to watch going forward is the mix of small vs. large tablets. The market has trended toward small tablets in a big way over the last 24 months, but the rise of large phones could well push consumers back toward larger tablets as the difference between a 6-inch smartphone and a 7-inch tablet isn't great enough to warrant purchasing both. Apple's launch of the iPad Air, a much thinner and lighter version of its 9.7-inch product, could herald another market transition back toward larger screens, presuming consumers are willing to pay the higher costs associated with bigger screens.
"In some markets consumers are already making the choice to buy a large smartphone rather than buying a small tablet, and as a result we've lowered our long-term forecast," said Tom Mainelli, Research Director, Tablets. "Meanwhile, in mature markets like the U.S. where tablets have been shipping in large volumes since 2010 and are already well established, we're less concerned about big phones cannibalizing shipments and more worried about market saturation."
A transition toward larger tablets could be a positive development for Windows tablets, which generally benefit from a larger screen area. Even so, Windows-based tablets are not expected to steal share from tablets running iOS and Android until the latter part of the forecast.
"For months, Microsoft and Intel have been promising more affordable Windows tablets and 2-in-1 devices," said Jitesh Ubrani, Research Analyst, Worldwide Tablet Tracker. "This holiday season, we expect a huge push for these devices as both companies flex their marketing muscles; however we still don't expect them to gain much traction. We're already halfway through the holiday quarter, and though there have been some relatively high-profile launches from the likes of Dell, HP, and Lenovo, we've yet to see widespread availability of these devices, making it difficult for Windows to gain share during this crucial period."
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Saturday, November 23, 2013
Nokia Lumia 1520 Unlocked LTE now available.
The Nokia Lumia 1520 Windows phone Unlocked LTE version is now available. Full specifications below:
· Specifications:
o Smart phone
· OS:
· Dimensions:
o 6.41 x 3.36 x 0.34 inches (162.8 x 85.4 x 8.7 mm)
· Weight:
o 7.37 oz (209 g)
the average is 4.5 oz (130 g)
the average is 4.5 oz (130 g)
· Physical size:
o 6.0 inches
· Resolution:
o 1080 x 1920 pixels
· Pixel density:
o 368 ppi
· Technology:
o IPS LCD
· Colors:
o 16 777 216
· Touchscreen:
o
§ Multi-touch
· Features:
o Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Scratch-resistant glass, Polarizing filter
CAMERA
· Camera:
o
o Flash:
§ Dual LED
o Aperture size:
§ F2.4
o Focal length (35mm equivalent):
§ 26mm
o Camera sensor size:
§ 1/2.5"
o Features:
§ 
Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Touch to focus, Optical image stabilization, Face detection, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Panorama, Effects, Self-timer
Back-illuminated sensor (BSI), Auto focus, Touch to focus, Optical image stabilization, Face detection, Exposure compensation, ISO control, White balance presets, Burst mode, Digital zoom, Geo tagging, Panorama, Effects, Self-timer· Camcorder:
o
§ 1920x1080 (1080p HD) (30 fps)
o Features:
§ Optical image stabilization, Video light
· Front-facing camera:
o
§ 1.2 megapixels
HARDWARE
· System chip:
o Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 MSM8974
· Processor:
o Quad core, 2200 MHz, Krait 400
· Graphics processor:
o
§ Adreno 330
· System memory:
o 2048 MB RAM
· Built-in storage:
o 32 GB
· Storage expansion:
o microSD, microSDHC up to 64 GB
BATTERY
· Talk time:
o 27.40 hours
the average is 12 h (728 min)
the average is 12 h (728 min)
· Stand-by time:
o 32.0 days (768 hours)
the average is 21 days (492 h)
the average is 21 days (492 h)
· Talk time (3G):
o 25.10 hours
the average is 12 h (705 min)
the average is 12 h (705 min)
· Capacity:
o 3400 mAh
· Not user replaceable:
o Yes
· Wireless charging:
o Optional
· Music player:
o Filter by:
§ Album, Artist, Playlists
o Features:
§ Album art cover, Background playback, Preset equalizer, Dolby Headphone
· Radio:
o
§ FM, Stereo, RDS
· Speakers:
o Earpiece, Loudspeaker
· YouTube player:
o Yes
INTERNET BROWSING
· Browser:
o
§ Internet Explorer 10
· Built-in online services support:
o Facebook, YouTube (upload), Flickr, Picasa/Google+, Twitter
TECHNOLOGY
· GSM:
o 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz
· UMTS:
o 850, 900, 1900, 2100 MHz
· FDD LTE:
o 800 (band 20), 900 (band 8), 1800 (band 3), 2100 (band 1), 2600 (band 7) MHz
· Data:
o LTE Cat4 Downlink 150 Mbit/s, LTE Cat3/4 Uplink 50 Mbit/s, HSDPA+ (4G) 42.2 Mbit/s, HSUPA 11 Mbit/s
· nano-SIM:
o Yes
· Positioning:
o GPS, A-GPS, S-GPS, Glonass, Cell ID, Wi-Fi positioning
· Navigation:
o Turn-by-turn navigation, Voice navigation, Points of interest (POI)
CONNECTIVITY
· Bluetooth:
o
§ 4.0
· Wi-Fi:
o
§ 802.11 a, b, g, n, n 5GHz, ac
o Mobile hotspot:
§ Yes
· USB:
o
§ USB 2.0
o Connector:
§ microUSB
o Features:
§ Mass storage device, USB charging
· Other:
o NFC, Tethering, Computer sync, OTA sync
OTHER FEATURES
· Notifications:
o Haptic feedback, Music ringtones (MP3), Polyphonic ringtones, Vibration, Flight mode, Silent mode, Speakerphone
· Additional microphone/s:
o
§ for Noise cancellation, Video recording
· Sensors:
o
§ Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Compass
·
o Voice dialing, Voice commands, Voice recording, TTY/TDD
AVAILABILITY
· Officially announced:
o 22 Oct 2013
SHOPPING INFORMATION
· Accessories:
o Nokia AC-60 MicroUSB Charger, Nokia Charging and Data Cable CA-190CD, Nokia Headset WH-208, Quick guide, SIM Door Key.
PPrice: $899.-
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