Asus PadFone: Phone or Pad?

Asus has given birth to a laptop with a mobile nestled in its guts.Asus' Android-powered Padfone is the gadget equivalent of Newcastle's most famous sons. Can the mutant parasite be separated from its host? Well... yes. currently just a prototype, is built round a four-inch Android smartphone. Only when you dock the4.3ìn smartphone with the 10.1 tablet a _ten-inch slate_ vessel does it start to fully make sense, with the tablet sharing the phones processing power, operating system, 3G connection, apps and content. Also There's no computing power in the tab. although there is a front facing camera. Instead, it'll borrow and visually amplify what's on your phone. In return, it charges the phone's battery. Of course, without the phone the tablet is pretty much useles.

Android 4.0 is codenamed Ice Cream Sandwich

The next iteration of Android, scheduled for this winter, aims to bring the OS back from the brink of fragmentation by merging features from the mobile (Gingerbread) and tablet (Honeycomb) platforms.The overriding design theme will be based on Honeycomb's vector-like holographic look, with the slick task switcher and new resizable widgets from 3,1 taking centre stage. USB hosting support will be built in  and ail of the new NFC skills from 2.3.4 will be available across the board. Perhaps most exciting is that it'll end issues over app compatibility: If it works on a phone, it'll work (and work properly) on a tablet screen. Coupled with Google's pledge to keep all new Android devices from major manufacturers up to date for at least 18 months from their launch

(hardware permitting), it's just what Google needs for its OS to go stellar.

WHAT IS GOOGLE PLUS?

After months of speculation, Google has launched a social network to rival Facebook;it is  google plus.

WHAT IS GOOGLE PLUS?

Google Plus is Google's second social networking portal after Orkut. It integrates various services into one. It is a cross between Facebook and Twitter with a twist of its own.

Google's new service is designed to enable people to post status updates, share links and upload photos. If you want to become a Plus person, you have to be invited by someone who is already registered with the service. You would need a valid Google account. Yes, your Gmail account will be adequate enough.

*Circular Concept

Instead of posting an update that goes out to everyone, Google* enables users to create "circles" or groups, it is a simple grouping method, where you can drag and drop contacts in a chosen circle, such as a user's poker buddies, university friends, work colleagues and family members.Unlike Facebook, where you have to scroll through pages of people and then select update and do three other things in between, Google has kept it simple.There are recommended names from your chat and other lists who can be dragged into any particular group. This way when you post a picture, video or even updates of your status, you can choose to which circles these should be shown and which should be ignored.

"The 'circles' idea makes a lot of sense," said Ezra Gottheil, an analyst with Technology Business Research."It's smart, and while you can do something similar in Facebook, it's not Facebook's main thing. It's not as easy to do."

*Virtual hangouts

Hangout enables video chatting with groups of friends on Plus.

*Android Integration

Google operating system for phones and tablets. A Google Plus application is already out for Android users to keeps them constantly active on this social system.

*Everything Google in one

services such as GChat, Picasa and Google Reader under one roof. Google is still experimenting, so there is obviously more to come.

The one certainty is that Google is facing an uphill battle in taking on Facebook. While the social network has officially said that it has more than 500 million users, other sources recently have reported that the number now is more than 750 million.

Manage media on Android via WMP

Windows Media Player makes syncing music, videos, and pictures to your Android phone or other device a snap ANDROID DEVICES sync easily to Windows Media Player Here's how.

*connect your Android phone to your PC.

*dialog box will prompt you to install your phones drivers.

*Run the installer to load the drivers that Windows needs to sync with your device.

Android Control Panel:

Your phone's control panel will contain several options for handling files:

*Manage media on your device.

*Import pictures and videos.

*Browse files;and 'Change general settings.



Windows will automatically select the default apps for managing music and photos, but you can change them if you want to just by clicking Change program under each option.

Import image files:

To import videos and photos from your phone s camera,

*double-click Import pictures and videos:Windows will automatically search your phones camera roll.

*click OK to start the import.

*Check the box to delete the files from your camera, or leave it unchecked to keep them.

*When all of the files are imported, an Explorer window will open to show you what you've transferred.

IOS

IOS. The iPhone's operating system is still unrivaled for content. Its latest version uses folders to conserve desktop space. On newer devices, it also supports the highest-resolution display; networked, player-to-player gaming; and video chat. APPS There are more than 300,000 at the App Store for the iPhone, including many unavailable on other platforms. iTunes access isa big plus.

Windows Phone 7

Windows Phone 7. The main screen has customizable Uve Tiles with real-time updates from the Web and social networks, ltdrives large displays—we've seen it on phones with 4.3-inch screens—and supports networked, player-to-player gaming. One omission: At press time, it lacked cut and paste. The older Windows Mobile OS remains on a few phones, none of which we now recommend. APPS There were about 1,000 at press time. The system can access movies and music in Zune marketplace.

BlackBerry

BlackBerry. It's among the best at e-mail setup, account management, and messaging. The latest version,is more user-friendly. APPS There are more than 14,000 at BlackBerry App World, which leans to the business user; more paid than free apps; and no shopping or coupon apps.

Android

Android. Google's OS excels at search and mapping and includes GPS-based navigation, usually a free app. Android supports large touch displays; we've seen it on phones with 4.3-inch screens. Customized via widgets, it can gather and present in a single view contacts, calendarappointments. and other data from a variety of online sources. Apps folders conserve desktop space. Some Android phones support Flash video, which can enhance Web browsing, video chat, and real-time updatesfrom the Web and social networks. APPS There are more than 100,000 at Android Market, and you have the rare ability to buy apps outside the dedicated store.It can access the Amazon MP3 library.

Ipad Typewriter

you can connect a typewriter to your iPad or PC, thanks to USB Typewriter. For a price, you get a good old-fashioned typewriter rejigged to connect with a USB cable to your technological device of choice. Using a USB adapter, any old fash­ioned manual typewriters can be used as a key­board for a USB-capable computer, such as a PC, Mac or a tablet. The USB Typewriter can type all letters, numerals and punctuation marks. It also includes shift, space and return carriage. Many non-standard keys, such as F1-F12, esc, Ctrl, and so on are available with a special toggle key.

SONY ERICSSON XPERIA X8

Sony Ericsson scored a big hit with last year's X10 Mini handset We have a soft spot for Sony Ericsson's pocket-sized smartphones.The Xperia X8 takes the Mini idea, but isn't as accomplished as its predecessor. It already feels quite retro: until recently t was running the Android 1.6 Donut version ot the Google CS.The 3in 320 x 480 screen is bright, vibrant and sensitive to the very slightest of touches  with a half-VGA resolution Combined with the plastic, cheap-feeling design, first impressions aren't great.

technology inside is good. You get GPS and location tagging, plus 3G and 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and support for microSD cards up to 16GB. There's a parsimonious internal memory allocation of just 128MB. Navigation on the X8 isn't bad. The multi-screen setup means you can have a screen for YouTube clips, one for email or web browsing and another for music playback, Swipe right and you get to a Google search box and Sony Ericsson's social network messaging feed, Timescape. Another interesting, Sony Ericssonspecific feature is support for LiveView. the Xperia X8 has recently been updated to Android 2.1, there's no native support for multitouch - you can't pinch to zoom, and typing is a single-finger affair.

HTC Thunderbolts

the HTC Thunderbolt, is the fastest Internet phone ever, and it wins our Editors' Choice for the top touchscreen srnartphone . though inevitably it does have a few shortcomings—most notably with regard to battery life., so you'll need to bring a spare.

At 6.4 ounces, the Thunderbolt looks and feels huge, but it's classy looking. The phone's design is quite simple. It features a power button and a headphone jack at the top, a volume rocker on the right spine, and the standard Home, Menu, Back, and Search buttons or the face of the device. There's a small 1.3-megapixel camera next to the earpiece, and a larger 8-megapixel shooter on the back, along with a kickstand, so you can prop the phone up on a table or a desk.

To its credit, the phone makes good use of its size. When you're on the go, the ThunderBolt's 4.3-inch WVGA screen gives you ample room to maneuver your fincers while touch-typing and navigating Websites. Upload and download speeds were incredible; The ThunderBolt's biggest draw is its broadband speeds,  consistent download speeds of between 8 megabits per second and 12 mbps.



HTC has thrown in a few nifty new features as well. For instance, dragging down the notification bar at the top of the screen reveals a list of applications that you've previously opened, providing another avenue for managing your open apps.

The radios in 4G devices demand far more power than the ones in 3G phones do, simply because they pull and push so much more data from and to the network. Also, if you leave your device's 4G setting on, the phone will constantly look for a 4G network to connect to. The best way to alleviate the problem is to use 'iG only when you're in an area that supports it.

the ThunderBolt  a great piece of hardware, especially for users who routinely run various high-bandwidth applications such as video chat, online gaming, and high-definition video streaming. If you need a lightning-fast phone and don't mind paying a premium, the Thunderbolt is for you. Just make sure to buy a second battery.

HTC Mozart

HTC smartphones are uniformly well-built, slick and have excellent interfaces. However, they often look similar to each other.

Another of HTC's of familiar Windows Phone 7 devices, the Mozart places its faith in its 8-megapixel camera  with a Xenon flash , autofocus and a range of scene presets. and a set of decent built-in speakers. Video can be recorded at the standard 720p and stored on the 8GB internal memory. Clad in a steel-looking gunmetal surround, the Mozart shows a sober face to the world.

On its reverse is an asymme:ric two-tone metal backplate. We're reserving judgment on its styling. It has a 3.7in screen with a resolution of480 x 800, in general operation is just as slick as its stablemates, and we like the phone's soft curves.

Primed with a 1GHz processor, the Mozart is extremely nippy. An upwards swipe unlocks the home screen and takes you to the main Windows Phone 7 interface.

Motorola Defy

The Motorola Defy is a very well-built Android 2.1 Eclair handset that, like the iPhone, A lovely screen and rugged design go hand in hand with a very reasonable price, but isn't of the battery-draining, super-bright AmoLED type seen on the Nexus S.

Motorola's latest model has a lovely 3.7in, 480 x 854 capacitive screen - that's a higher resolution than the giant HTC Desire HD - and a lot more besides. If the screen doesn't catch your eye, the unusual design certainly will. With its exposed screw heads and grippy plastic chassis, The Defy is water-, dust- and scratch-resistant. a rubber-sealed battery compartment and impact- and scratch-resistant Gorilla Glass on the front.



Motorola adds its MotoBlur social-media interface - a feature not everyone will appreciate. To set up MotoBlur you create a dedicated account that will become your one-stop login for Facebook, Last.fm, Twitter, MySpace,grouping together contacts and contact images, updates, feeds and more. It lets you post to many services simultaneously, and the resizable Motoblur widgets for the Android desktop are as slick as anything you'll see on an HTC handset.

One useful feature you can enable is the Data Saver. This automatically queues photos for upload for when a fast web connection is available, and prevents photos and video embedded in web pages from downloading where coverage is an issue.

Aside from that, the Defy has a decent 5-megapixel camera with an LED flash, It has good battery life, with an admirable 60% left on the meter after 24 hours of testing.

NOKIA X2-01

Nokia X2-01 slim and sleek-looking phone with a high-gloss finish on the front and a red (or azure, gray, silver, and lilac) matte, smudge-free finish at the back?Its minimalist design also includes the battery charger and 3.5mm headphone jack on top, USB and microSO card slot on the right side and a rather small battery and SIM card slot just behind the back cover. this phone allows for a much brighter screen and more intuitive icons. You can view photos and web pages on a wide 2.4-inch color display as well as customize your phone by changing themes and icons.



with the Nokia Ovi Store, you can personalize as well as customize your X2-01 for free.give off a lovely first impression but you may also begin to see some not-so-attractive qualities such as the flimsy plastic-ky back cover, VGA camera at the back, and yes,a tightly spaced QWERTY keyboard, This phone also doesn'tinclude WiFi connectivity which really just dampens its potential to become a truly smart smartphone.

Yet for its price, you still get a fairly decent smartphone that can keep you mobile and in-touch with friends through social networks plus a battery that can last a good 1/2  to two days with normal use. It will also keep you entertained with music downloads, not to mention, the one-click access to songs as well as your choice FM radio station. One-click access also applies to your email,chat, and social networks. chat, and social networks.  who simply likes to talk and text with their phone, the Nokia X2-01 is a luxurious choice.

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THE MOTOROLA DROID X2

has a dual-core THE DROID X2’s qHD screen is vivid and crisp, even at an angle.Nvidia Tegra 2 processor and a beautiful qHD display.Since it’s a 3G phone.The X2 runs Android 2.2 with the Motoblur interface.Verizon says the phone will be upgraded to Android 2.3(Gingerbread).

The 8-megapixel camera took good photos. In outdoor shots, colors were bright and natural, but details weren’t sharp.Video capture was dismal,especially on fast action.Games ran smoothly, and YouTube  videos looked great played in HQ (High Quality)mode. Web pages loaded quickly for me over 3G, and even faster on Wi-Fi. Flash 10 videos played superbly, too.If you lack 4G in your area,or if you don’t want to pay a premium for 4G, you’ll be happy with the Droid X2.

NOKIA E6

Nokia has changed loyalties from Symbian operating system to Windows Phone but it is still rolling out smartphones on its ear­lier platform. The next in line is again an enterprise phone, the Nokia E6. Touted as a combination of a full touch display along with a QWERTY keypad, it comes loaded with Microsoft Outlook for handling emails. Customisable homescreen, social network­ing for staying connecting, other down­loadable applications and free turn by turn voice navigation are a few highlights of this phone.

SpeCS: 2.46-inch display;

8 MP cam­era;

8GB internal memory,

expandable to 32GB; 3G,

Bluetooth, Wi-Fi; 133 gm

Nokia X3-02

This phone from Nokia features a 2.4-inch resistive touch screen as well as alphanumeric keypad, making it easy to navigate.  Support for HSPA network,3G, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 2.1 and a 3.5mm headphone jack makes it extremelyconnectible. Entertainment  options include a music player, FM radio and a 5-meg camera with 4x zoom. Based on the S40 UI, the phone has 16GB expandable memory.

Olive Smart V-S300

This smartphone from Olive is powered by Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), and features a Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and Adreno 205  graphics engine.The display is a large 4.1-inch multitouch capacitive touch screen,and the camera is a 5-megger with flash and auto focus.

There is also a front camera for video calls. 32GB expandable memory, HD video, surround sound and DLNA makes this phone a media lover’s delight.