HTC Immediate Release Latest 'One' Series

HTC will hold an event on 19 February. Reportedly, in the event will be launched smartphone series 'One' latest.

HTC is already giving clues indicate quite clearly that the emergence of these new products. Reported by Slash Gear, Friday (02/15/2013), HTC accidentally put a notice in the form of the countdown to February 19th.

In the countdown, each occurrence of the number '1 'inadvertently confirmed from other numbers, as a marker of the product series One champion today.

There is also a video made by a number of HTC fans. Video duration 20 seconds into a kind of teaser. However, no further details about the event especially phone specification that will be launched.

But the countdown page at HTC website, in addition to provide the share to social networking, there is also the 'stay informed' for those who do not want to miss the information when the product is launched.

Can not wait? It seems that HTC smartphone fans still have to wait until it was time. Record, February 19!

Pentagon Wants Mobile Phone That Can Recognize Faces

Demands on the battlefield increasingly diverse demands U.S. Department of Defense to provide the best equipment for its personnel.

One technology that wants to develop a smartphone that is capable of recognizing faces. But not only that, the device is also required to recognize fingerprints and eye.

For smooth out its plan, fresh funds amounting to U.S. $ 3 million has been prepared by the Pentagon. While that is believed to develop a technology called 'Smart Mobile Identity System' is a company called AOptik.

"They (Pentagon-red.) has asked us, based on what they have seen on our products, to make some of the needs specific to the U.S. Department of Defense," said Chuck Yort, VP Identity Solution AOptix.

But apparently that will be produced by AOptik not a smartphone but a tool that can be applied to any kind of smartphone. The existence of the tool will allow a smartphone to scan a face, fingerprints to the eye.

By doing so, to find out information about the enemy he did not recognize, military personnel only need to scan the body that have been determined to be sent to U.S. military data centers to immediately be identified.

Nokia Tablet PC Rumors

Despite the presence of tablet PC news Nokia plans had faded. In fact, in an event that held the Finnish vendor is, there is the appearance of the Nokia PC tablet caught on camera.

Suddenly alone, the incident happened in Pakistan was re-heated rumors of Nokia products that will plunge the world in the tablet PC market.

Quoted from GSM Arena, Friday (02/14/2013), the picture is taken of the event was supposed to be a teaser presentation where the slide is a picture 3 variants of Nokia products are filled by the Nokia Lumia 620, a tablet with Windows OS RT and a desktop monitor with the Windows 8.

It is clearly the most intriguing is the image of products that are at the center position, because the image tablet PC is directly leads to rumors about Nokia plans that intend to make a tablet with Windows OS product RT.

Although it is not clear what the purpose of the event was held, but strong suspicion says this event to discuss the future strategy of Nokia.

Rumor has previously said arable Nokia tablet will use a 10.1 inch screen with additional coverage of mobile connectivity. This unique device will look similar to the Surface, having added a kickstand and keyboard accessories.

About the battery, the tablet is said to be an extended up to 10 hours, with the ability to charge the battery up to 50% quickly. However, the battery is claimed to be much more efficient. Two additional USB ports will also be included to support the work of the user.

Tamagotchi Revive Back in Android

Tamagotchi fans can finally remember this game in a virtual form. Namco Bandai, the pembesut applications, fulfilling his promise to bring Tamagotchi on smartphones.

To coincide with Valentine's Day yesterday, Namco released an application Tamagotchi Life for the first time in Android Play Store. Word Life itself is an abbreviation of 'Love is Fun Everywhere'.

Good news the other, as quoted from Techcrunch, Friday (15/02/2013), the application of artificial Namco Tamagotchi can be downloaded for free.

Although present in virtual form, Tamagotchi version of Android is still present with his trademark animals that are kept in the egg. In the 1990s, this toy was popular among teenagers Indonesia.

For those who do not know, keep animals Tamagocthi is simulation-style game Pet Society on Facebook. These gamers are asked to take care of virtual animals from egg to adult.

Required constant attention makes Tamagotchi owners are emotionally attached to pets. In the 1990s-era Tamagotchi players usually bring a pet to school for fear of being ignored or death if left at home.

Android Jelly Bean 4.2.2 can be tasted

In order to provide the best performance and fix bugs experienced by users, Google finally officially launched the latest Android update that now comes with version 4.2.2 Jelly Bean.

In addition to a more smooth operation, holes that occur in previous versions as an error when streaming music via bluetooth where tracks run if choked by endless skip claimed to have successfully patched the latest version of it.

In addition, Google has also added a feature wireless charging, especially for users of the Nexus 4. Of course, wireless charger needed to use these functions.

Quoted from Digitaltrends, Thursday (14/02/2013), to initially Google will give Android version 4.2.2 is only for users of Nexus Nexus 4 and 7.

But do not worry, because it seems like it would not take long for other Android-based phone to take a taste.

For BlackBerry, Indonesia More Important Than Japan

For manufacturers of BlackBerry, Indonesia is considered more important than Japan. That is why Japan has not been included in the BlackBerry 10 marketing plan for a very small market share in the country sakura.

As reported by the Nikkei business daily, Japan is not included in the global expansion plans to introduce BlackBerry in the BlackBerry 10 operating system platform and its Z10 handset.

AllThingsD website confirming the news also got the same response from a Canadian manufacturer formerly known as Research in Motion (RIM).

"Japan is not a major market for the BlackBerry, and we do not have plans to launch the BlackBerry 10 in Japan at this time," wrote the BlackBerry in a statement.

From the data reported by comScore, as quoted from Mashable, Friday (08/02/2013), BlackBerry's market share in Japan can be calculated very minimal with a market share of 0.4%. BlackBerry biggest market share in Asia is still dominated by Indonesia, which was reported as 50% more.

BlackBerry Z10 himself will be present in Indonesia in March 2013 and will be bundled marketing through a number of authorized distributor partners and four operators who become partners such as Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata, and Axis Telecom Indonesia.

Steve Woz: Apple Missed from Other Smartphone

Judge Steve Wozniak founded Apple with Steve Jobs' is quite behind in the smartphone competition. This allowed competitors like Samsung was able to catch up.

This statement came from the mouth of Woz, the familiar greeting, in an interview with a German-language media, while Wiwo.de event Business Week Best Brand Awards.

"I am proud to have Apple fans are so loyal. But loyalty is not given, the need to have the best product is always there," said Woz as MacRumor said, Friday (08/02/2013).

"Today Apple, in my opinion, is somewhat behind in terms of features in the smartphone business. Others are pursuing. Samsung is a great competitor. Because they are now making a good product," he explained.

This comment however came out in context that reflects pride will Apple and its products. However, as is known, Woz is not an Apple product fanatic.

In contrast to his late friend Steve Jobs, Woz tend to be neutral. Almost all gadgets from various platforms try. And he will comment honestly if the product is awesome.

On this occasion, Woz also explain why he was willing to line up in front of the App Store when the product was first sold new. And as the founder of Apple, he certainly had the privilege to get the product easily without having to queue.

"The launch of the latest Apple product to me like a big concert that must be attended in person. This is history. Course, I could easily order online or contact the store manager. But it will not be memorable. I want to have an experience like regular shoppers. But one thing is certain, if Apple makes bad products, I would not exist in the queue, "said Woz.

Cheap BlackBerry 10 Package Subscriptions, possible?

Jakarta - From the price, BlackBerry 10, which will go to Indonesia next March with a tag of $ 7 million was considered expensive by many. Therefore, Axis partner who became one of the operators do not want to wait so follow package subscription expensive.

According to Chief Marketing Officer of Axis, Daniel Horan, it had talked to the principal BlackBerry from Canada in order to provide affordable packages for BlackBerry subscribers in Indonesia.

"We have about 440 thousand subscribers BlackBerry. Now thanks to the negotiations, we do not need to pay $ 6 per customer. BB10 We estimated subscription price will not be much different from the regular smartphone data package which is in the range of USD 69 thousand," he said in Oakwood, Mega Kuningan, Jakarta, Tuesday (02/05/2013).

In addition to trying to ensure the subscription package that BlackBerry 10 is not expensive, Axis also considered the content to be offered by the new platform has matched iOS and Android operating systems.

"BB10 is different from the previous operating system. BlackBerry Content that is inserted into a richer platform. Been like iOS with iPhone or Android. Optimistic but we will be able to make an affordable subscription packages for customers," said Horan.

Axis itself has just extended promo BlackBerry service packages Axis Fun until 30 April 2013. Customers who enroll BlackBerry Fun Axis package prior to that date will be discounted from the normal price of Rp 14,900, Rp 44,900, plus other bonuses like free 200 telephone, free 200 SMS and 40 MB free each month during the promotion period extended.