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Google Translate updated; gets handwriting recognition

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Google Translate updated; gets handwriting recognition

Popular language translation application, Google Translate, has received a handwriting recognition update that supports English, French, Chinese, Italian, German, Japanese, and Spanish languages.

Google Translate is targeted at users who would like to avoid language problems. The handwriting recognition ability would give users an option other than the traditional voice and text input methods. There are other apps in the market as well, which work on handwriting inputs, like CalliGrapher, Graffiti, CellWriter and MyScript.

The handwriting recognition feature may come in handy for many people, especially those who somehow press wrong keys on their smartphones. Now they just have to just write their text on the display of the phone using their finger or and it would be translated into the desired language.

It’s not clear which new languages Google plans to add to the app. At the same time, just the way other Google services work, the handwriting recognition facility is expected to be improved further.

Google testing Android 4.0 for Nexus S

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Google testing Android 4.0 for Nexus S

Google has started testing 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on its Nexus S (GT-I9020, GT-I9023) devices. Several Google employees confirmed receiving an Android 4.0 ICS update over the air yesterday for testing.

Adel Soud, a Google employee, had shared the details in excitement over the Google+ social network but later deleted his update. AndroidPolice managed to get the reshare links of those updates.

Google’s Android Open Source Project team has started testing Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for Nexus S, codenamed Crespo. At this moment, developers may not find the Crespo related files on the AOSP file servers because Google engineers are busy testing the update in-house.

Android 4.0 ICS brings a number of new features and improvements. Most importantly, the test would be to check if the onscreen navigational buttons can exist as default or not. If those navigational buttons exist then it would be nothing less but waste of couple of pixels space and also end up confusing several users.

Several users would be interested to see how the Near Field Communications based media transfer feature Android Beam would work with other enabled devices or at least between Android handsets. Besides that, users would like to see if the face-unlock feature works even when men grow a beard.

Since Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich has started being tested on Nexus S now, it will take at least a couple of weeks before it is pushed out for consumers. Also, there is more than one version of Nexus S &#151 GT-I9020, GT-I9023 and GT-I9020A/T. The difference between these handsets lies in the screen and the network chip used.

Greenpeace movement goes mobile

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Greenpeace movement goes mobile

Greenpeace, the International environmental NGO, has joined hands with Bangalore based mobile technology company, ZipDial in order to provide a simple and easier method to join their cause in order to protect the environment.

For their latest campaign against the coal mining in regions like the Chandrapur region of Maharashtra or Singrauli, Greenpeace in collaboration with ZipDial is urging people pledge their support in this fight to save the environment. To join this revolution all people have to do is give a missed call to +918049311109 and their support for the movement against mining will be recorded as support.

Those who use their mobile phone will also get a unique reference code which can be shared with other users to gather their own support in support of the protest and gain social recognition in the process.

Commenting on the performance of the campaign, chief executive officer of ZipDial, Valerie R Wagoner said, “We are delighted that our platform has been useful for this important cause. The campaign has produced good results and this is the core advantage of running a campaign on ZipDial platform. One does not need a fancy phone or data connectivity to participate. Any phone with simplest of features can be used to participate in a ZipDial campaign, hence resulting in a high engagement ratio for the marketers spend. Not many platforms can result in such numbers for any campaign with minimum promotional budgets.”

In the past couple of years Voice and data communication methods such as mobile phones, SMS, and even regular landline based telephony has emerged out to be a very powerful medium of social awareness. Anna Hazare’s movement is one of the very successful movements that used same communications channel to popularise their social cause. Following that even Narendra Modi could not ignore the power of telecommunications and got great support of its followers through the use of same medium.

Samsung mulling TouchWiz UI for Android 4.0

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Samsung mulling TouchWiz UI for Android 4.0

Samsung appears to be working on the TouchWiz user interface for Ice Cream Sandwich version of Android, according to a website. However, Samsung is yet to respond on the same.

The TouchWiz user interface looks much like the Gingerbread home screen but has some modifications. It comes with a notification tray that allows users to access settings like brightness and WiFi right from the home screen.

Interestingly, some features of TouchWiz are identical to that of the upcoming Android 4.0 operating system including settings menu, used apps list, and the face unlock security option where users just have to look at the phone screen to unlock it.

Other device makers such as HTC, Motorola have also put their own customised user interface on top of the Ice Cream Sandwich.

In devices with TouchWiz user interface, users just have to swipe anywhere on the screen to unlock the device. Also just like other Android devices, in TouchWiz devices, users just have to hold the home button to access the multitasking feature.

Microsoft mulls one OS for all its devices

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Microsoft mulls one OS for all its devices

Windows Phone and Windows 8 operating system codes may soon be brought on one platform, reports have suggested. There has been stories from ZDNet and The Register also that one modular operating system would work on all Microsoft devices &#151 which means the idea is to make sure it runs PCs, Xbox, tablets and of course the smartphones.

The speculation has arisen from an email written by the Microsoft chief executive officer Steve Ballmer who wrote, “I’m making two leadership changes to ensure we build on our momentum. First, I have asked Andy Lees to move to a new role working for me on a time-critical opportunity focused on driving maximum impact in 2012 with Windows Phone and Windows 8. We have tremendous potential with Windows Phone and Windows 8, and this move sets us up to really deliver against that potential.”

Since Microsoft would like to make sure the Windows 8 software is not pushed to the phone or the Windows Phone 7 software layers are not disturbed either, it seems to be trying to find a middle way.

The new combined version is likely to be called Windows Phone 8 Apollo and it would likely arrive in the middle of the year 2012.

There has been no confirmation on the issue from Microsoft. The product is likely to be simple and may have functionality of both the operating systems. Since the desktop and mobile teams would also be working together on the same Windows stack code, coordination may also become easier.

As far as vision goes, the merger of Windows 8 and Windows Phone looks good. How it pans out in the real world, remains to be seen.

MTS Mela in Kerala

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MTS Mela in Kerala

Sistema Shyam TeleServices Limited (SSTL), which nationally operates its telecom services under the MTS brand, today launched ‘MTS Mela’ to engage and connect with its customers across Kerala. The initiative has been designed to address the existing and new customers and provide them a range of telecom services under one single roof.

The Mega Mall would be organised at Sastha Kalyanamandapam, opposite municipal office building, Statue Junction, Tripunithura, Kochi for two days &#151 Friday 16th December and Saturday 17th December.

According to Vijay Kumar TV, head of operations, Kerala circle, MTS India, “I am immensely pleased to launch the MTS Mega Mela initiative which is specially designed to engage and connect with our customers providing them a range of MTS products and services. Staying true to our customer centric approach, this program will focus on various aspects related to customer engagement. We plan to take the MTS Mega Mela initiative to other parts of Kerala as well.”

Through MTS Mega Mela, the company plans to address all the existing and new customer requirements like voice and data services, smartphone activations, special recharge offers, free handset service, MNP services amongst others.

MTS Mega Mela would be organized at high traffic locations in various towns across Kerala where existing and new customers can walk in to experience a host of MTS products and services. The company plans to take this program to other towns across the circle including Palakkad, Cherthala, Trissur, Irinjalakkuda, Kannur amongst others.

Sale of Google Nexus in US from today, coming soon to India

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Sale of Google Nexus in US from today, coming soon to India

Sales of the much awaited Google Nexus superfine featuring the latest Ice Cream Sandwich operating system will start from today in few countries including the US, the UK, Japan, Germany, Korea and Italy.

India has been included in the next batch of countries where this superphone will be made available. There has been no specific timeline shared for the roll out of the device in the second batch of countries, but it highly anticipated that the device will make its way in these markets by the end of this month nearing Christmas.

The Galaxy Nexus (GT-I9250) is based on Google’s latest and the most advanced mobile operating system – the Android Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS). The device will be capable of connecting to fourth generation networks and delivering data speeds of up to 21 Mbps. Along with that the Galaxy Nexus will feature an 8.94 mm slim form factor, a dual-core 1.2 GHz by Texas Instruments coupled with 1 and 16 GB onboard memory.

For display, it has a 4.65-inch Contour touchscreen display based on the Super Amoled technology. This Contour display has rounded corners and possess a curve just like its predecessor model Nexus S. The Galaxy Nexus’ Super Amoled HD display comes with 1280×720 pixel resolution support natively with 16:9 aspect ratio.

This smartphone has a 5 megapixel auto-focus camera with LED Flash at the rear that is capable of recording 1080p full HD video. Google has tweaked the camera to offer zero lag experience. In the front lies the 1.3 megapixel camera for and chat.

Paired with the latest Android Ice Cream Sandwich, Galaxy Nexus comes with innovations like Android Beam, a camera with fun Live Effects and the all new People app that lets you browse friends, family, and coworkers, see their high-res photos, and check status updates from Google+ and other social networks. The Galaxy Nexus is also the first device to feature Face Unlock, which uses state-of-the-art facial recognition technology to unlock your phone.

Nokia Lumia 800 available in India from today

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Nokia’s next generation Lumia 800 smartphone is available in retail stores in India for buying from today and is priced at Rs 29,999.

Lumia 800 is available in cyan, black and Fuchsia colours. It is 12.1 mm thick and weighs 142 grams. It has 3.7 inch capacitive display. with native of 480 x 800 pixels. The most amazing characteristic of this device is its 252 ppi which makes visuals crisp, and there is hardly any visible pixilation.

Lumia 800 features a 1.4 GHz application to power Windows Phone Mango 7.5, coupled with 512 of to keep things speedy and fluid. The device uses the native Windows user interface with live tiles, and works smoothly.

Nokia Lumia 800 has an 8 camera encrusted with Carl Zeiss optics with a dual flash capable of recording 720p videos. In terms of hardware the smartphone is almost identical to the Samsung Omnia W but has internal storage capacity of up to 16 as compared to 8 GB on the Omnia W.

How to buy the Aakash tablet

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How to buy the Aakash tablet

Canadian company DataWind has started the online booking and pre booking of the much anticipated low cost tablet, Aakash. Online booking is for students’ version of the tablet and pre booking is for UbiSlate 7, the upgraded version of Aakash.

Students’ version of Aakash will be available for Rs 2,500 and will be delivered in seven days. The commercial version, UbiSlate 7 is priced at Rs 2,999. The payment mode for both the tablets is cash on delivery.

The commercial version of Aakash tablet will be powered by Android 2.3 and will have a 7 inch resistive touchscreen, Cortex A8-700 processor and graphics accelerator video processor, 256 MB of RAM and 2 of internal memory. Other specifications include a standard USB port, 3.5 mm audio jack, a 7 inch display with 800 x 480 pixel resolution, resistive touchscreen, and WiFi support.

“The improved version of Aakash tablet will be available in retail outlets by January end,” a spokesperson of DataWind told The Mobile Indian.

Here is how you can book the tablet and for any query one can call 1800-180-2180.###PAGE###

Step 1

Visit www.aakashtablet.com and click on order now if you want to purchase the student version of Aakash tablet. If you want to place an order of upgraded version of Aakash tablet, Ubislate 7, click on pre-book.
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Step 2
For booking the student version of Aakash:

You will see a form in which you have to fill your name, last name , email, mobile no, shipping address, city , state and code. These all are compulsory fields.

Apart from above mentioned fields you will also see a query field, which is not mandatory, where you can ask your question.

For pre booking UbiSlate 7:

Here also you will get a form in which you have to fill your name, last name, email, mobile no, shipping address, city, state and pin code. These all are compulsory fields. And If you have any query you can write it in the last filed.
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Step 3

In case of booking the student version of Aakash tablet you will get a booking ID and a message which will state, “You will shortly receive an email confirmation from our support team with further details.”

In case of pre booking users will get a confirmation message which will state, “The commercial version of the Akash UbiSlate 7 would be launched in early weeks of December. After the commercial launch we would get in touch with you to deliver your device as soon possible.”

As a matter of fact, the confirmation message a reader will see is factually incorrect as The mobile Indian had reported earlier the Aakash tablet will be available only by January end.

Top 5 cloud storage solutions for smartphones

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Top 5 cloud storage solutions for smartphones

With the advent of speedier networks and devices, cloud based storage solutions are gaining user attention. With cloud services, users can access their data from any device at any time without any hassles. Today, many people prefer and rely on them for storing data.

Most solutions offer a limited amount of space free, and then charge if you overshoot your limit. All in all, given the rising competition among cloud storage services, there’s no reason why this solution would work out more expensive than data cards, and it has some clear advantages as well. Here are five of the best cloud based storage solutions that smartphone users can opt for, and they are free.###PAGE###

Google

One of the oldest and most reliable solutions for documents, emails and contact details for any smartphone is Google. Most of Google’s services are compatible with almost all smartphones available today. However, since is Google’s own brainchild, there is something extra for Android users.

Google’s solutions, such as Google Docs, Google Calendar, Gmail and Picasa are easily synchronised to an Android device, and there are hardly any limitations on the file type and size.

All this and much more make Google the best cloud based storage solution for smartphones.###PAGE###
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Dropbox

Dropbox allows users to share almost anything among devices with just the click of a button. It is a smartphone counterpart for the famous Dropbox service for computers. Dropbox is available on iOS, BlackBerry, Android and Symbian platforms in the form of Cutebox.

It is a free to use application available for both computers and smartphones and can work seamlessly between devices. Using Dropbox, it is possible to share and store documents, files and anything that can be digitised.

The best part about Dropbox is its auto sync functionality, so once you update a file or folder on one device, you can see it anywhere with almost any device or PC that is connected to the internet.

Dropbox is available in both paid and free versions. The paid version offers more storage space along with some exclusive features, but the free version also gives all the required functionality with 2 of storage space, which is more than enough for a casual or moderate user.###PAGE###

Zumo Drive

Similar to the Dropbox service, Zumo drive too offers a seamless auto sync solution for various device platforms. Just like Dropbox, Zumo offers 2 GB of free space, but it is only available for Apple, Android and Palm Pre smartphones.

What makes Zumo an interesting proposition is its ability to link folders to the Zumo drive. Once a folder is linked to the Zumo drive, users can access the contents of that folder alongside the contents of the 2 GB Zumo drive.###PAGE###
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Box.net

Box.net has been in the news recently because of its ongoing partnerships with bigger brands like LG, Sony Ericsson and even BlackBerry. Under these partnerships, Box.net provides 50 GB of free cloud based storage space to users of LG, Sony Ericsson and BlackBerry smartphones.

Box.net offers 5 GB of storage space to regular users for free, besides the paid options. It is compatible across devices, similar to Dropbox.

Users can make use of the sync facility of Box.net and automatically sync files across various devices without having to worry about missing something.###PAGE###

Sugar Sync

Originally for desktops, Sugar Sync has now moved to the smartphone segment. Sugar sync offers 5 GB of free storage space for all users and has paid packages besides. It also features one touch sync and storage, making working on a smartphone much easier and more fun.

The best thing about Sugar Sync is its easy to use manager and simple layout across devices. Also, like Dropbox, Zumo drive and even Box.net offer extreme utility for smartphone users.

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