The Tablet in school is not very successful in the USA

The United States is one step to us from the technological point of view, it is not a surprise, but that does not always translate into a disadvantage. Our programs of digitization of information must take into account the fact that resulting unsatisfactory in the USA, pilot projects that do not lead to the desired results and predictable unexpected device as soon as they end up in the hands of children unwary.

Among the examples we have cited the " Amplify ", which provides 73,000 Android tablet for the educational use of the same name, directed to children under 12 years (by a company of Rupert Murdoch). Much went inevitably damaged after a short time and the supply has been suspended, it does not take a genius to realize that at that age are necessary rugged-zed models, resistant to everything! Different speech instead for the program " iAchieve "carried out in Texas, 70,000 students provided the iPad have not reached the expected level of knowledge through the use of this digital program, now discontinued as ineffective.

A tile for the administration of Los Angeles that I put to spent $ 30 million for the purchase of iPad with Retina Display intended to 300,000 students around the district, a budget issue that has already created quite a few problems since it was paid $ 700. The next problem is called security , because among this student population will not be hard to find the most capable and able to bypass firewall restrictions from, coming to unblock Facebook, YouTube and portals possibly even more inappropriate.

Not all schools will then support this crazy shopping, we think of Windows tablet much more economical at this time, even more functional in some cases. There are also positives in this whole affair, the idea of ​​one-to-one tablet makes it possible for students to take home the job, tasks to be accomplished using software dedicated to that theme, but at what price?

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Official: Nokia Lumia 1020 is the first Windows Phone 8 with 41MP camera and 2GB of RAM

The long series of rumors about the Nokia Lumia 1020 finally found confirmation in the day today. The Finnish manufacturer has officially unveiled the terminal on the New York stage, confirming what has emerged so far. The terminal is an important step forward compared to previous Nokia Lumia Windows Phone regard to the camera compartment. The company was certainly not easy since both the Lumia 920, Lumia 925 have both recently raised the bar not just the performance of cameraphone on the market.

To lead to a further level the performance of the camera, Nokia has harnessed the resources gained from the Nokia 808 PureView, Symbian terminal that bequeaths the concept of a cameraphone that, thanks to the 41 megapixel sensor is able to offer performance at the summit of the market both for the definition of the picture, both as regards the ability to use a zoom digital with results definitely above average.

Resources "borrowed" 808 PV, also including the Xenon flash , the Nokia Lumia 1020 sum those newly integrated WP8 top range, starting with the stabilizer optical , from ' objective consists of 6 lenses . Also edited the segment of the video recordings, finally stereo even with the top Lumia range and able to take advantage of the zoom up to 6X with filming in 720p.

Nokia has made ​​available in conjunction with the presentation of the application terminal Pro Camera that allows you to make the most of the sensor with the ability to intervene manually on the flash, how to focus, on the ISO, white balance, shutter speed on and exposure. The application also includes a number of features of photo editing. To transform to all the effects of the terminal in a real camera point and shoot, Nokia has provided for the introduction of a special accessory equipped with integrated battery which also performs the basic function to improve the grip of the smartphone and allow l ' application of a tripod.

 The camera is the most representative element of the Lumia 1020, that, the rest is a Windows Phone 8 with hardware very similar to that of the current top range, but with an important news regarding the RAM, twice the size and scope to 2GB. Despite the integration of a 41 megapixel camera the overall size of the terminal remain inferior to those of the Lumia 920 ( 10.4 mm to 158 grams ).

Confirm the remaining specifications emerged yesterday and that we report at the end of the article.

With regard to the availability of the terminal, at the moment is confirmed exclusively with AT & T in the U.S. for $ 299 with contract and $ 699 without a contract. AT & T will start to pick up pre-orders from 16 July. The launch is scheduled for July 26.

Operating system -          Windows Phone 8Connectivity: -          GSM: 850 MHz, 900 MHz, 1800 MHz, 1900 MHz-          WCDMA 2100 MHz, 1900 MHz, 850 MHz, 900 MHz-          LTE bands 1, 3, 7, 20, 8-          Cat 24 HSPA + DL, Dual Carrier 42.1 Mbps / UL Cat5.76 MbpsMemory: -          2GB RAM,-          32GB of internal memory-          7GB Skydrive (cloud storage)Display: -          4.5 inch AMOLED WXGA (1280 x 768) 2.5D sculpted glass Gorilla Glass 3 PureMotion HD + ClearBlack, high brightness mode, reading mode to sunlight, Super sensitive touchProcessor: -          Dual-core Snapdragon 1.5 GHzCamera: PureView with 41 MP sensor and optical image stabilizer (OIS), backlit sensor, optical 6 lenses, high-resolution 3x zoom, autofocus, Xenon flash, LED video, 1080p video at 30 fps , includes Nokia mode and Pro Camera Nokia Smart Camera.Secondary camera: -          1.2 Megapixel HD wide-angleSize: -          130.4 x 71.4 x 10.4 mmWeight: -          158 gramsConnectivity: -          USB 2.0, BT 3.0, NFC SIM-based security, WLAN a / b / g / n, A-GPS and Glonass, 3.5 mm audio connector-          Battery: -          2000 mAh, wireless Reload supported through extra cover-          Audio: -          IHF speaker, 2 microphone, compatible HD voice, 3.5mm AV connectorNokia accessories: -          Nokia Camera Grip PD-95G:-          Extra battery integrated-          Ergonomic grip with shutter-release button double stroke-          Possible to attach a tripodNokia Wireless Charging Cover CC-3066: 

• To recharge the wireless terminal

Available colors: 

• Yellow, Black and White

Independence declared: 

• Talk time (3G): 13.3 hours

• Stand-by Time: 16 days

• Video playback time 6.8 hours

• Music playback time 63 hours

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MWC 2013 before another Nokia WP handset design patent exposure (Pictures)

Nokia has all along been exposed before officially released a new mobile phone traditional handset design patent. Last year we saw before had Nokia Lumia 920 officially released its design patent (then known as the Nokia "Phi"). Today, LiveSide again dug Nokia just get a Windows Phone handset design patent ( D675, 587 ), as shown below:

The design patent is actually submitted in December 2011 up However, the conceptual diagram of the device is exposed in August 2011, and even earlier than Nokia's first Windows Phone handsets Lumia 800, its rendering diagram is as follows:

As you can see, the above patent design and concept renderings contrast, curved shape of the back of the device, as well as the position of the speaker and camera module one-to-one correspondence, to prove that they should match each other. But this is only the design patent and concept maps only physical machine exists is still unknown, but it does not rule out possible it is Nokia one of the new machine will be released on MWC 2013, we'll see better.

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Vodafone UK announced pricing details of its Windows Phone 8 phones

In yesterday online on to outgoing British operator Vodafone upcoming Nokia and HTC all Windows Phone 8 mobile phones, now the company has also announced specific pricing of these phones. The Vodafone move will vigorously launched Windows Phone in the development of the UK, the UK's major mobile operators are now more or less in sales of Windows Phone handsets.

Vodafone's Windows Phone 8 mobile phone pricing is as follows:

Lumia 920 - Nokia Windows Phone 8 flagship phone, signed a two-year contract can be obtained, without any prepayment fee. It bundled and the Vodafone Red Data program, the minimum monthly consumption of 42 pounds, includes unlimited call duration, the unlimited short interest and 2Gb flow (black and yellow optional)

Lumia 820 - Nokia's Windows Phone 8, in the end, the phone and Lumia 920 similar bundled Vodafone Red Data plans long but include unlimited calls, unlimited SMS and 1G data flow, the minimum monthly consumption 33 pounds (black, red and white optional)

Lumia 620 - Nokia's low-end Windows Phone 8 mobile phones, signed a two-year contract can be obtained, without any prepayment fee. The minimum monthly consumption of 21 pounds. It includes 300 minutes of talk time, unlimited text messages and 250M flow (blue and white optional)

8X - HTC's Windows Phone flagship machine, same and Vodafone Red Data packages tied up, to purchase of the two-year contract, the monthly minimum charge of £ 33 unlimited talk time, unlimited text messages and 1G traffic (selectable California Blue and black)

8S - contracted for 2 years, minimum monthly consumption of 21 pounds, including 300 minutes of talk time, unlimited text messages and 250M flow (Atlantic Blue)

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Nokia Lumia 1001 is Nokia's first Windows Phone 8 phones!

Nokia Windows Phone 7 out of a lot of force, the introduction of Windows Phone 7 smart phones, although the company has been shrinking in a lot of force, but for Microsoft to promote Windows Phone. However, Microsoft earlier announced at the press conference, a new generation of the Windows Phone, the phone will not support the WP7 models.

 

Although earlier rumors that Nokia has long been Plan B, said that Nokia after the failure of Windows Phone, may be the last will launch Android phone salvation. However, it seems that Nokia is not currently need to activate Plan B will still launch the Windows Phone 8 smartphones.

According to news reports, a few days ago was successful through the Nokia RDA (Nokia Remote Device Access service) to find new the Nokia Lumia 1001. The principle of naming from Nokia Lumia, Nokia Lumia 1001 will be more advanced phone than the Lumia 900 and Lumia 600 series digital Lumia breakthrough three also mean it will be a new generation of Windows Phone.

Lumia Nokia 900 with WP 7.8: already in the first build and test new video of the renewed homescreen (VIDEO)

Nokia will initially was "unbalanced" indicating that the upgrade to Windows Phone 7.8 was released a few weeks. We do not know yet whether this term corresponds to the truth or not, but what appears to be confirmed at the time that has already begun testing the first build of WP 7.8 for the Nokia Lumia 900 .

The confirmation came from a member of development team Microsoft in recent hours that have spread to the network 900 with Lumia eloquent screenshots of Windows Phone 7.8. As specified by KC Lemson, this is a release that is still in the embryonic stages of development, but confirmation suggests that the current flagship of the Finnish manufacturer will be among the first devices to receive important updates.

The  new video,  seen after the break, then shows in somewhat more detail than a few days ago the potential of the new Windows Phone homescreen 7.8 on Nokia Lumia 900 .

The screenshot shown in the opening portrays the new Windows Phone homescreen 7.8 installed AT & T branded version of Nokia Lumia 900. The new homescreen is characterized by tile resizable in three different formats, as is evident in the new video that we offer below:

Even you are the current top of the range of Windows Phone Lumia not receive the update to Windows Phone 8, we must note that the changes introduced with Windows 7.8 Phone start to appear definitely interesting. If, as announced, Nokia will be able to make available to existing Lumia as many features of Windows Phone 8 is not related to hardware of the new device, the current range Lumia could equally represent an attractive proposition to a specific target audience.  source [ 1 ] via [ 1 ], [ 2 ]

Microsoft announced Windows Phone 8: multi-core processors, NFC and updated interface

Microsoft's conference Windows Phone Summit, which opened in San Francisco on June 20, announced a new release of the operating system for mobile phones - Windows Phone 8. As stated by the representatives of the company's new operating system contains many important new features.

 

First, Windows Phone 8 will be based on the core NT. They bring it with desktop platforms, Microsoft. Windows Phone 7 recall, belonged to the family of systems, Windows CE.

"Now we can say that there is only one Windows. Windows 8, Windows Phone 8 - all one and the same Windows », - said Vice President Joe Belfiore Microsoft.

It is reported that "mobile eight" will work on devices with multi-core processors. This, according to Belfiore, will allow manufacturers to offer users a wider range of devices. All devices on Windows Phone 7 are single core, which was presented as the top managers of their special advantage.

Another feature of the phones on Windows Phone will be the presence of eight slots for SD memory cards and modules NFC. NFC technology will be used in the application Wallet. The maximum screen resolution of the devices on the new system will be 1280 x 720 or 1280 x 768 pixels.

In the OS, Internet Explorer will include 10 to support HTML5. It is reported that in comparison with the previous version, it accelerated the processing of JavaScript. Bing to replace cards in Windows Phone 8 coming Nokia Maps. Among the features of the service - turn-based navigation and the ability to work without an Internet connection.

As of Windows Phone 7, the new system uses an interface with the Metro "live tiles", but the home screen it changed a little: in particular, there were "tiles" of smaller size.

Microsoft does not knowingly bought Skype - VoIP-This service is now deeply integrated into the OS, in fact, it may be as closely associated with applications from third-party developers. So users will be able to make VoIP-calls as simple as a familiar voice - Manage Skype calls is similar to an ordinary cell.

 

Unfortunately, the owners of smartphones WP7 will not be able to install Windows Phone 8. Instead, Microsoft will send updates (Windows Phone 7.8), which "borrow" from a number of new OS features.

Features of Windows Phone 8:

• Support for multi-core processors. The fall in the sale will go dual-core smartphone WP;
• Support for new permits. Go to WVGA (800 x 480 pixels) will be added to WXGA (1280 x 768 pixels) and HD (1280 x 720 pixels).
• Support for memory cards microSD.
• Internet Explorer is 10 with HTML5 «out of the box."
• Simplified development of games with Direct X just below the Windows Phone and Windows 8.
• Support for NFC.
• Payments within the application (unlock the full functionality of programs or new levels for games).
• "Mobile Wallet", which provides information on bank cards and that allows you to make purchases.
• The navigation design Nokia: map NAVTEQ, offline navigation, voice prompts.
• Advanced features for corporate users: data protection, office applications, task manager, etc.
• Changed home screen with scalable tiles.

The demonstration was conducted on a prototype Nokia phone with HD-screen, dual-core processor module and the NFC. According to Microsoft, the first devices running Windows Phone 8 will be released this fall.

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Windows Phone Developer Summit 2012: Core Windows Shared and new releases WP8

Official: Lumia smartphones will not be upgraded to Windows Phone 8

The news that many had feared, unfortunately, was confirmed following the official launch of Windows Phone 8. The new release of the system operating Microsoft can not be used by the terminals Windows Phone up to now marketed and, consequently, also the terminals Nokia Lumia can not be updated. The news was somewhat anticipated by the various rumors that have followed over the past few weeks and recently confirmed by the statements of unofficial T-Mobile . The lack of support for Windows Phone 8 by the end Lumia spares no model, including the recent Lumia 900 , the current flagship of the Finnish manufacturer. Lumia smartphones will only receive the version 7.8 of Windows Phone that will introduce changes to the user interface. This is a story that, in no uncertain terms, you can define very negative for the Finnish company and that may have a serious impact on sales of the device Lumia.

 

At the Nokia Lumia foreclose the possibility of receiving the update to Windows Phone 8 include seemingly technical reasons. Many upgrades and improvements introduced by Windows Phone 8 would be linked to new hardware platforms that utilize the next release of the OS of Microsoft native. We refer, for example, the dual-core processors and new screens with resolutions even higher than at present. The reason, in principle, does not exclude the possibility of supporting hardware terminals with a less accurate, but, according to initial information revealed during the launch of Windows Phone 8, this would not happen.

Let's clear once again that the failure to release of the update to Windows Phone 8 is not limited to Lumia, but it is a destiny that smartphones Windows Phone Finnish manufacturer of terminals share with WP competitors. Nokia, however, that the company will undergo the biggest inability to update the current device to Windows Phone 8, given the considerable investment made in marketing the device Lumia representing the pivot on which it runs its business strategy in the 2012 segment smartphone. A cold shower for the many users in recent months have begun to appreciate the Lumia Windows Phone. by

Windows Phone will become more popular iOS by 2016 – IDC

And once again analysts International Data Corporation (IDC) forecast decline of the operating system iOS. Experts said the research agency that the share of smart phones on the mobile platform Windows Phone exceeded that of Apple product by 2016.

 

According to analysts, by the end 2012 total sales of smartphones will rise by nearly 39% - up to 686 million units. The leading platform in the smartphone market with a share of Android will be at 61%, which reaches the peak of its popularity. Its development will largely be explained by steady sales of Samsung.

The second delivery later this year will be iOS with a share of 20.5%. Although the market share of the platform will fall, experts predict strong growth in the number of iPhone sold until 2016. Running BlackBerry OS on the results of this year will run 6% of smartphones sold, and the combined share of Windows Phone and Windows 7 will be 5.2%.

By 2016, predicts IDC, Android will retain its leading position, but its share will decrease to 53%. At the same time, the mobile platform from Microsoft will rise to second place in popularity and will take a 19.2% market share, which will contribute to the stable position of Nokia in developing countries. Share iOS amount to only 19% of the time, analysts say.

«Android retain leadership in the forecast period, while some competitors are trying to expand partnerships with operators (Apple), and others are in transit period (BlackBerry and Windows Phone)», - said IDC Senior Ramon Llamas.

The growth of smartphone sales in 2012 largely due to operator subsidies for the purchase of expensive devices, reducing the average retail price and cost of components, as well as attractive contracts for communications services, according to IDC. In 2016, predicts IDC, mobile phones will make delivery of 2.3 billion units.

According to the Nokia Care Lumia 900 will be upgradeable to Windows Phone 8

Microsoft has not announced Windows Phone Apollo 8, the less said what, if any smartphone currently on the market can be updated. Meanwhile, although it could be an announcement very reliable, the Nokia Care team during a chat support said that the Lumia 900 will be upgradeable to Windows Phone 8.

 

So, as soon as possible, hoping to learn something more, we remind you that Microsoft would be introducing Apollo to the public on June 20.

Samsung announces new Omnia M Tango Phone with Windows 7.5

Samsung Electronics has announced the launch of Samsung  Omnia M (Model: GT-I8350), a  Windows Phone  7.5 Tango that  will be available in Europe in the coming weeks.  With multimedia functionality at the highest level is characterized by a Processor 1GHz, a display Super 4-inch AMOLED and a 1500mAh battery.

 

The system operation is the latest release from Microsoft, or Windows phone 7.5 Tango. This is a device very similar to the two previous models and in some way is exactly half way between Omina 7 and Omnia W for both hardware and for general technical characteristics.

Custom software level by Samsung, will offer the feature of video calling and a number of hubs and programs dedicated to the sharing of content, the use of photos and video.

Which smartphone has the best battery?

Giving objective advice is never easy, because, as goals may be, there will always be someone who will dispute the general validity, but one thing right now, we are sure: no one can compete with the Razr Maxx when it comes to autonomy .If so it is obvious that the smartphone is in front of Motorola, who I am, however, his more immediate followers?

In analyzing the ' HTC Titan II (which, in case you were wondering, is a Windows Phone ) colleagues GSMArena  have made ​​an interesting comparison on the autonomy that involves models from various manufacturers with the three major mobile OS in the world (of course, Android, iPhone OS and the aforementioned system of Redmond). What emerges is a clear victory for you Razr Maxx, but not always as pronounced as you might think, and also the rear reserve some surprises, but we see in detail the results obtained, which for obvious reasons do not have many models available from we, as the exclusive U.S. territory.

Calling time

The first test is pretty self-explanatory, and if the Razr Maxx wins hands down is curious to note that the international version of the Galaxy notes you place chips in the second , albeit with less than 8 hours to the summit, but the Galaxy is well-LTE Notes 18 ° , with more than 4 hours of detachment between the two. The fault seems to be clear of the LTE radio, but of course this difference is worthy of a first study of placing too much responsibility only to the latter, which of course we can not do for lack of such a network in our country.

Web Browsing

The tests on web browsing, which was conducted under the Wi-Fi, reserves many surprises: first, the victory of the Razr Maxx is not as clear as you might think , indeed barely able to contain the HTC Radar , which in previous test was less than 25 °, but the ' iPhone 4S passes deftly from the nineteenth to the third position. Honorable Mention for the ' HTC V One , who took fourth place for the duration of the call that browsing. Even the Galaxy will not stop Note : this time is version LTE to win the round with 5h and 24min against 3h and 35min of the international model, and the fact that the test was conducted with Wi-Fi makes these results even more strange, and worthy of further investigation.

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In this field the model of Motorola back to set the pace , clearly separating the runner and reaffirming its leadership. International Notes The Galaxy back to overcome its LTE counterpart , while the HTC V One loses for the first time positions.

Bottom line: the range is one of the major problems for users, it certainly is not from companies that, with the exception of the one model of Motorola, have so far done nothing to surprise us in that sense. The results of the Razr Maxx are great because compared to the general mediocrity , but especially on the web browsing test shows that even in his case there would be so much more to do optimization . If the competition would shift a bit 'more in this field, rather than in the run up to n-th core, we would not mind it at all, otherwise the battery may become the classic thing that everyone complains about but no one strives to change.

Video: Nokia Lumia 900 vs HTC Titan II by Phonearena

Continuing the series of videos comparing the Nokia 900 Lumia Windows Phone, various other smartphones against the top line , the PhoneArena has recently published a video comparison against the HTC Titan II , also with Windows Phone, it is worthwhile to see how both behave for further analysis.

Lumia vs 900. Titan II (Photo: PhoneArena )

My points:
- The display of both are huge, but the Titan II may please those who prefer more devices with large screens, with photos and videos, I found the 900's Lumia sharper with better contrast.
- The difference between the screen is small.
- The design of Lumia 900 still leaves me enchanted, no smartphone launched this year, attracted me so much in design, as the Nokia phone that follows the lines of N9 and Lumia 800, but larger.
- As the camera do not know if Carl Zeiss optics can influence, but the HTC points out, has twice the megapixels (16 MP vs. 8 MP), I know the image size is not always quality, but we can not stop talking about, even I saw how good the camera from HTC, will check soon. Both have a dual-LED flash as well.
- As expected, both have top navigation, expected Windows Phone.
- applications unique to HTC are somewhat interesting, we must see them, from Nokia services such as full integration with GPS, are known by all and we know this is a pro. What about you, the two devices, which attracted him most? 

Nokia began shipping the smartphone Lumia 710

Lumia 710 - understudy first Nokia smartphone to Windows Phone Mango Lumia 800 - began their march from the factories to the warehouses of the Finnish company stores. Recall that for the first time the device was demonstrated with a model for the eight hundredth presentation Nokia World in October, but his time came a little later began selling polycarbonate WP-leader. Today, sales of new start in Taiwan, and for seven days, she gets to users from India, Singapore, Hong Kong and Russia.

Global supply of Nokia Lumia 710 will be deployed over the next few weeks. Among the markets that it will get there, and the United States, where the position of Nokia historically weak. In the U.S., the spread will Lumia 710 telecom operator T-Mobile.

The cost of the smartphone in Russia at the beginning of sales - 13 490 rubles, while his "big brother" is 20 990 rubles. But the difference is substantial: in spite of identical processors and RAM, 710 GB with 8 non-extendible memory (800 - 16 GB non-extendible), TFT, and not AMOLED-display and a simple 5-megapixel camera instead of an 8-megapixel optics with certified by Carl Zeiss.

Nokia will release a more Powerful Windows Smartphone Lumia 900 and a tablet on Windows 8

The head of the French branch of Nokia Amsel Paul in an interview with French newspaper LesEchos either accidentally let it slip, or has committed a planned leak, but in any case, we now know two things: 1) Nokia is preparing a more powerful Windows-smartphone, and this so pretty good Lumia 800, 2) in the summer of next year will be released tablet on Windows 8 .

Amsel compared Lumia 800 BMW 5-series: "This is the equivalent BMW 5 Series, and soon we will have a full range, including the Series 7 and 3."

If the BMW 5 - Lumia is 800, BMW 3 - Lumia 710, a BMW 7 is a powerful, truly the flagship unit. Perhaps they will Lumia 900, also known as Ace, which so far known only by hearsay. According to them, it will have a 4.3-inch AMOLED, 1,4-GHz single-core processor, 8-megapixel rear camera, 16 / 32 GB of flash memory. He is expected in the first quarter of next year.

Amsel also confirmed that in June of next year, Nokia will release a tablet on Windows 8. Nokia said earlier about Tablet plans very carefully and without any kind were promised. Called the term is curious for another reason: many are waiting for Windows 8 in the autumn. Perhaps, Nokia has inside information about the new OS from Microsoft will be available sooner than people think.