Did you know Google Android OS is the fastest growing Mobile OS surpassing Apple iOS?.

Yesterday the internet giant Google unveiled the latest version of their Mobile OS Android 4.0 called Google Ice Cream Sandwich. This is the first universal operating system version of Android that is compatible to execute properly upon both Tablet Devices like Samsung Galaxy Tab as well as the Smart Phones like Samsung Google Nexus.

With the launch of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich it is expected that Google will enjoy market leadership in the Mobile OS industry. At RiseDream we have deliberately decided to provide an exclusive early review about the Google Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0.

First Glimpse:-

With the improved and friendly unified user interface along with some innovative features like easy multitasking, customizable home screen, improved notifications, face recognition etc, I would describe Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich combines the admirable features of preceding versions Android Gingerbread for Smart Phones and Android Honey Comb for Tablets along with some mouth watering new additions.

The first native Android Ice Cream Sandwich powered phone Samsung Google Nexus has no physical buttons rather is the first complete touch screen phone.

Although we can not review the entire Android Ice Cream Sandwich rather we have segregated various channels that provide a concise yet comprehensive review of Ice Cream Sandwich OS.

Channel 1

Display:-

The display capabilities have improved a lot in Google Ice Cream Sandwich when compared to the preceding versions like Android Gingerbread and Honeycomb.

The user interface provides easy navigation through buttons and gestures. The user’s of Google Ice Cream Sandwich on small screen devices can group their favorite apps, shortcuts or folders in the favorites tray visible from the home screen.

The Google Ice Cream Sandwich has focused more on the touch screen interface like the system bar remains visible at the bottom of the screen even if we launch Apps but it could be dimmed if the Apps are to viewed in full screen mode.

Since its launch, Google Ice Cream Sandwich has gained notable accolades through one of its strengths “multitasking”. The user’s can quickly switch to various tasks by tapping the Recent Apps Button in the System Bar and choose the thumbnail from the list of active apps or tasks.

The Home Screen supports the integration of content through fully customizable interactive live widgets that could be re-sized upon the discretion of the user. The possible widgets may be live social streams, live music players or live email inbox etc.

The Android Ice Cream Sandwich provides hassle free logical arrangement of Home Screen Apps and Folders by utilizing the drag and drop mechanism.

Overall the fonts have changed and the new typepad is included which is optimized to work on high resolution display screens. The end result of such tweak is a more polished and clean display that furnishes the user with a modern feel.

Verdict:-

The display features have improved to an extent that has triggered the need to upgrade preceding Android versions to Android 4.0 Google Ice Cream Sandwich. The easy navigation and polished display along with the option for customizing the home screen icons add some extra points in the favor of Ice Cream Sandwich.

Channel 2

Camera

Well no doubt the camera capabilities have improved in the Android Ice Cream Sandwich but still these features might enter into a head to head stiff competition with Apple iOS 5.

The much buzzed single motion panorama mode is existent in the google ice cream sandwich. For the user’s who are alien to panorama mode terminology this technology lets the user take the picture of a wide area by turning on the camera and then rotating it to capture the entire area needed for the image. The Ice Cream Sandwich will assemble the continuous imagery and produce the end result as a single image of the entire wide area.

The features like Photo Gallery Widget that could be placed on the Home Screen to view pictures easily along with the quick sharing of Photo’s via Bluetooth, Message or Wi-Fi add some weight to the OS. The Gallery features a Photo Editor that could crop the image, remove red eyes or add effects to the image.

The user’s could take snapshots of what’s happening on their Android screen and store or share it as desired.

Verdict:-

I am afraid to say apart from Panorama View or Photo editor there is hardly a substantial newly added feature so the user’s have to consider the capacity of the hardware camera installed by their handset manufacturer to judge if it is worthwhile to upgrade.

Channel 3

Cloud Based Experience:-

Just like the predecessor versions the Google Ice Cream Sandwich has substantial support for cloud based services. The user’s can sync their apps, games and content on all their devices in addition to enjoying seamless cloud services.

The email app for Android has been improved to store pre composed messages for shooting an instant reply. The improved auto contact fill option makes it easier to find the desired email ID’s easily.

The web browsing experience has been improved with the presence of the latest version of Google chrome browser for the mobile devices. The user’s can now request the desktop version of websites instead of the dedicated mobile versions and download content for offline reading. The advanced page rendering has improved the surfing speed by the integration of WebKit core and V8 Crankshaft compilation engine.

Verdict:-

The improved page load speed and enhanced web browsing experience really lure me towards Google Ice Cream sandwich.

Channel 4

Handy Features:-

In addition to the features highlighted above the Ice Cream sandwich has something more powerful to offer. The variety of innovative features are listed below

Face Unlock:-

One of the highly anticipated features “Face Unlock” has finally landed in Google Android 4.0 Ice Cream sandwich territory.. The user’s can easily register their faces and then just hold the device in front of their face to automatically unlock it. This resembles the Apple iOS facial recognition feature but may prove to be a delight for Android geeks. Although Face Unlock may not be a feasible option in the early days as some issues might arise after change in facial expressions or face complexion after make up etc. Google Ice cream Sandwich also features a Backup pin option for securing the device.

Powerful Voice Input Engine

Android 4.0 is has a powerful voice input engine that works just like an open microphone allowing the user’s to dictate the text they want to be written in their desired language. The feasibility is offered where the user’s may speak for a prolonged time , take pauses at intervals and that’s not all, the grammatical mistakes will be automatically highlighted with a gray underline for the user to tap and correct them.

Quick response Incoming Calls

The Android 4.0 offers the user to quickly forward an already composed text message to the incoming caller when the incoming call can not be received. The user’s can choose to send a message by choosing options in the incoming call screen.

Control over Network data

For all those geeks who love surfing the internet but are constricted due to the data usage limit or bandwidth limit for their Internet connections.

Google Ice Cream Sandwich helps protect its user’s from running out of their data transfer capacity by allowing the implementation of warning limits after which the user will be warned about the excessive bandwidth consumption. The Settings App will showcase the colored charts showing the amount of data being used by various devices or in house apps. The exciting things remains the ability to control network usage by Apps in the background.

Visual Voicemail

Android Ice Cream Sandwich offers its user’s a visual voice mail inbox that removes the hassle of dialing a specific number according to the cellular carrier settings for listening to voice mail inbox. This newly introduced voice mail manages incoming messages, voice transcriptions and audio files received by the user.

Wi-Fi direct and Bluetooth HDP

The support for Wi-Fi direct lets the user’s to connect with devices in peer without having the need for an internet connectivity. Through third party apps the user’s can connect with compatible devices to take advantage of instant sharing of files, photos, other media, streaming video or audio from another devices or connecting to a printer. The Google Ice Cream Sandwich supports the Bluetooth hands free profile (HFP) 1.6.

Android beam NFC based sharing

The Android Beam is an innovative feature that enables sharing between two NFC enabled devices easily. Android Beam lets the user’s exchange their favorite apps, games, music video’s simply by touching one NFC enabled Phone to another and hitting the send button.

Verdict:-

After taking a look at the handy features being offered by Android i would say it creates a stiff competition of quality as a majority of the OS offer the same features with minute changes in interface.

Android 4.0 Google Ice Cream sandwich proves well with the Face Unlock feature, Android Beam and Wi-Fi direct. I loved to hear about the Data Usage control feature along with visual voice mail. I think the handy features offered by Google add value to the existing user experience so I would give “Well Done” to Google for their Ice cream Sandwich.

Overall verdict:-

If we take an overall overview then we may observe some features being lifted from Android Honeycomb OS and modified slightly to transform into better one’s. I could feel inspiration from the various OS already available in the market like after listening to connectivity with printers I am reminded of the Apple iOS 5 AirPlay feature that offers connectivity of iOS devices to printers.

Well influences are the part of the game at the end what matters is the quality and the way features are arranged. I think that a successful operating system should fulfill the three basic parameters Efficiency. Effectiveness and Economy. Although Google Android OS has proved to be effective and efficient in the past but let’s see what kind of response does Google receive for their beloved Ice Cream Sandwich.

All the features have not been described here so stay tuned to see more of the exciting updates waiting just to come across your curious mind.

Well after the release of iPhone 4S in the Apple Let’s Talk event it seems that Google Android O.S one of the emerging and strongest competitors for Apple iOS will soon release a self signatured long awaited Smartphone “Samsung Google Nexus Prime S”.

From certain signals it seems that Samsung Google Nexus Prime S is all set to be unveiled by Samsung on October 11 2011.

The Samsung Google Nexus Prime S is expected to be the first ever Smart phone to use Google Android latest Ice Cream Sandwich O.S. Earlier this year we reported about Google Inc releasing a universal O.S version for both Tablet Devices as well as the Smartphones called Google Ice Cream Sandwich which will debut along with Samsung Google Nexus Prime S.

Just like iOS 5 one could speculate the new features being offered by Google Ice Cream Sandwich O.S may propel user’s to upgrade their existing Android powered devices to the latest Android Ice Cream Sandwich firmware.

We have been listening to a lot of expectations from the Korean Giant Samsung and USA giant Google partnership for the manufacture of latest Samsung Google Nexus Prime S.

The Samsung Google Nexus Prime S is expected to contain a 4.6-inch Super AMOLED HD screen with a pixel density of 320ppi, a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, and will debut with no hardware buttons. One of the highlights for the Samsung Google Nexus Prime S is that it will be the first ever full touch screen phone that will lack any physical hardware keyboard buttons.

Google has released a brand new video on YouTube that is considered to be a teaser for the upcoming Android powered Samsung Google Nexus Prime S. It is expected that the Samsung Google Nexus Prime S will officially be announced for release on 11th October 2011. Just look at the teaser of the video being uploded on YouTutbe

References TNW

Google Android is the market leading sensational mobile operating system that is creating waves among the eyes of mobile phone user’s across the globe. Since its release Google Android O.S is preferred by many popular handset manufacturing brands like Nokia, Samsung, Motorola etc due to the flexibility of features and free useful apps it has to offer for its consumers.

Top 10 Android Phones Ranking 2011

01 – Samsung Galaxy S ll

The Samsung Galaxy S ll is by far one of the best smart phone running Google Android O.S available in the market. Samsung Galaxy S ll is powered by Google Android 2.3 Gingerbread and has a 4.3 inch Super Amoled display along with 1.2 GHz Dual Core ARM Cortex A9 Processor that makes this phone a stylish yet feature equipped gadget to have in 2011.

02 – Motorola Droid Bionic

The sleek,fast and feature rich android smart phone by Motorola fits the need of both individual user’s and corporate enterprises. Motorola Droid Bionic has a 4.3 inch qHD display along with dual core processor and Verizon 4G LTE support.

03 – HTC Thunderbolt

The Android 2.2 Froyo powered smart phone HTC Thunderbolt that has a 4.3 inch WVGA display remains a nice phone to purchase in 2011.

04 – Motorola Photon 4G

Some exciting specifications like a dual-core 1GHz Nvidia Tegra 2 processor, 4G WiMax speed, a 4.3-inch qHD display, Android 2.3 Gingerbread O.S and a dual-mode GSM/CDMA chipset make Motorola Photon 4G worth buying in 2011.

05 – HTC EVO 3D

HTC EVO 3D smart phone features Android Gingerbread O.S. The exciting part is 1.2 GHz Processor, larger battery life and glass free 3D viewing with the ability to capture 3D Photo’s and Video’s.

06 – HTC Droid Incredible 2

The stylish Android Phone HTC Droid Incredible 2 along with 1GB Internal Storage, front & rear facing camera and 4 inch WVGA TFT Display is a nice android phone to have in 2011.

07 – Motorola Atrix 4G

Motorola Atrix 4G attracts consumers by offering a Dual Core 1GHz ARM Cotex A9 Processor, 1 GB RAM and 4 inch TFT Capacitive Touch Screen Display.

08 – LG Optimus 3D

LG Optimus 3D Phone features a 4.3 inch 3D LCD Display and 512 MB RAM along with 8GB Internal Memory that makes it a nice phone for those who want exciting 3D experience in their smart phones.

09 – Sony Ericsson Xperia Play

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play is powered by Android 2.3 Gingerbread and features a powerful processor with GPU, 512 MB RAM and a 4.0 inch screen with LED Backlight LCD.

10 – Samsung Infuse 4G

Samsung Infuse 4G is a big screen smart phone that features 4.5 inches super amoled display, 1.2 GHZ Processor and virtual QWERTY Keyboard.

Disclaimer:-

The above list is based from a consumer point of view. The list is not guaranteed. No infringement or violation of copyright is intended. The above list is prepared only for informational and educational purpose. We are not liable for anything. No brand is being promoted or defamed.

References Cnet Android Central CellPhoneInn

Top Free Android Apps 2011

Android Mobile O.S by Google is creating waves globally courtesy its innovative and unique features, user friendly interface and powerful free apps. According to statistics Google Android has turned leading and most widely used Mobile Operating System surpassing many others creating stiff competition. Being a market leader in mobile operating systems Google Android is powered by many useful free Apps that not only enhance user experience but are also rich in functions.

Top Free Android Apps 2011

The compilation below showcases the top free Android Apps to look for in 2011. These are the Apps that an Android user is recommended to install within his android device. Although the user may purchase premium apps if they fit his needs otherwise these free apps are very useful.

Seesmic for Android

Seesmic App for the Android O.S gives the user flexibility to manage various social networks within a single app. The Android users having Seesmic App for Android installed within their devices have the convenience of managing their Facebook, Twitter and Google Buzz Accounts from a single Android App.

Install Seesmic App for Android

Facebook for Android

Facebook App for Android allows user to easily manage their Facebook Profiles. The Facebook App for Android lets the user update his status, view news feed, friends wall, check into places, watch videos, upload photos, share links etc.

Install Facebook for Android

WordPress for Android

WordPress App for Android is an open source app that let’s user manage his wordpress blog easily. As blogging is now becoming more popular wordpress app for android is a good free app to install within an Android device. The user could easily add new posts, edit posts, view and approve comments etc.

WordPress App for Android supports both WordPress.com and self-hosted WordPress (2.9.2 or higher) blogs.

Install WordPress for Android

Evernote for Android

Evernote App for Android is an interesting and useful free app that lets the user take down notes, create voice reminders, manage to do lists, save pictures etc.

Install Evernote for Android

Google Maps for Android

The Google Maps App for Android lets the user access to high quality world maps. With Google Maps App for Android, the user’s can check into places and find where they are while traveling.

Install Google Maps App for Android

Gmail for Android

The Gmail for Android lets the user’s manage their Gmail account easily. With Gmail App for Android installed within Android device the new emails are pushed directly to the phone, the user’s can manage multiple Gmail Accounts, search through messages, use functions like the stars, labels and many other features.

Install Gmail for Android

Google Translate for Android

Google Translate for Android is a useful App that lets Text to be translated in 50 different languages.
Google Translate App for Android lets the user enjoy Text to Speech, Dictionary Results and Voice Input etc.

Install Google Translate for Android

YouTube for Android

The You Tube App for Android is a very useful free App that let’s user enjoy videos on You Tube using their Android Devices. You Tube App for Android is equipped with new playback controls, in page playback and friendly user interface UI.

Install You Tube for Android

TweetDeck for Android

TweetDeck for Android is a mobile browser for managing different social networks easily. TweetDeck for Android App allows user’s to manage their Twitter, Facebook, Google Buzz and Foursquare Accounts.

Install Tweet Deck for Android

DropBox for Android

DropBox for Android is a unique and handy app that lets the user’s access their photos, videos, files, docs etc anywhere. When a user saves a file to DropBox the file is automatically saved to user’s computer, android device and even the DropBox website so that the user has access to his files.

Install DropBox for Android

Google Reader for Android

Google Reader for Android is a very good app that lets the user’s follow their favorite websites, blogs and more at one place. Google Reader for Android let’s the user see what their friends are sharing and have the option to share what they think necessary.

Install Google Reader for Android

Kindle for Android

The Kindle App for Android lets the user’s read thousands of free eBooks and Newspapers available on Amazon.

Install kindle for Android

Adobe Reader for Android

The Adobe Reader App for the android lets the user’s view PDF Format documents easily.

Install Adobe Reader for Android

Disclaimer:-

The above list “Top Free Android Apps” is based from a consumer point of view. The list is not guaranteed. No infringement or violation of copyright is intended. The above list is prepared only for informational and educational purpose. We are not liable for anything. No brand is promoted or defamed.

Have you say about “Top Free Android Apps 2011″ in the comments section below.

Skype for Android Updated with Video Calling Feature.

Skype App for the Android has been updated and now includes the feature of free 2 way video calls. Skype is now facing competition with Fring the new emerging free video calls service provider.

Skype for Android Updated with Video Calling Feature

According to the Skype Blog the Skype App for Android has been redesigned and gets a make over. The user interface and contact navigation have been improved. A new main menu has been introduced that lets user’s navigate to their profile and edit it, navigate contacts, make video calls with dial pad. A new Mood Message Box has been introduced at the top that lets the user share his feelings to the contacts.

Skype App for the Android is compatible to work on devices with front facing camera and Android 2.3 or higher installed. The current handsets that are supported for this Skype App are HTC Desire S, Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro, Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, Google Nexus S. The support for other devices may be introduced some time later.

Download Skype App for Android

Skype for Android with video calling works over both Wi-Fi and 3G connections. Download the Skype App from the Android Market, visit Skype.com/m using your phone’s browser or scan the QR code below.

What’s New Skype App for Android

With the latest Skype App for the Android new user’s can:

• Make and receive free Skype one-to-one video calls to other Skype users on the iPhone, Mac, Windows PCs, other Android phones and even TVs**
• Make great value calls to landlines and mobiles around the world
• Send SMS messages to friends and family anywhere in the world from your Android device at Special Skype Rates

The Skype App may be compatible to work with Google Ice Cream sandwich expected to release later this year.

The internet giant Google is to release its updated Android Gingerbread OS sometime soon and speculations have started to creep up pointing to the possible Video Chat feature integrated in the upcoming Android Gingerbread OS update.

The Google has not officially designed its video chat feature in the Android OS powered Smart Phones although the facility to make video calls through Google Video Chat is available on the Android Honeycomb OS powered Tablets.

Rumors are circulating that suggest Google Video Chat function to serve as an alternative for Skype and Qik two of the free popular video calls services.

Some developers have released their third party apps to serve as video calls platform over the Android OS but it may be possible that Google is now integrating Video calls facility in the upcoming Android Ginger Bread OS update.

[via TNW]

The news that sparked and raised concerns among the Apple iPhone and 3G iPad user’s

Beware! iPhone and iPad 3G secretly tracking your location and data backups

The above news is now further spiced with a new revelation that states Google Android OS is also collecting and recording information regarding user location on Android OS powered devices. .

This is indeed through provoking for the user’s Why the smart phone manufacturers are tracing and recording data about their location. Although Google has passively responded well to the situation and have presented a full mechanism that depicts user’s consent in getting their location traced.

Actually Google Android OS powered devices prompt user’s about their permission to allow Google collect anonymized data regarding their device usage.

After all the speculation that stiffed the news websites Google has issued a statement about this rumor to explain that user is asked before collecting his data. The statement is drafted below

“All location sharing on Android is opt-in by the user. We provide users with notice and control over the collection, sharing and use of location in order to provide a better mobile experience on Android devices. Any location data that is sent back to Google location servers is anonymized and is not tied or traceable to a specific user”

The sources at TechCrunch say that Google explained that when the data is transferred to their servers it is assigned a random identification number but the IMEI number of the device or anything else is not recorded and the data remains anonymous.

Google had a proper plan so they responded well in time but Apple is yet to comment on the controversy. The statement by Google eradicates the fabricated rumor regarding the secret data collection undertaken by Google.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone Overview

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone is a new smart phone announced by Sony Ericsson that is powered by Android OS 2.3 (Gingerbread).

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone is equipped with 8.1 Mega Pixels Camera, 512 MB RAM and on screen 12 key QWERTY keyboard alonf with a pull out QWERTY Keyboard. Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro is touchscreen phone which has 1GB of Internal Built in Memory of 1GB.
The Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Smart Phone uses Blackberry like Pull Out Keyboard on Android platform.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro is yet in the upcoming phones list within the Sony Ericsson Phones Portfolio.
The highlighted description for Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro phhone is drafted as it is writeen on the Sony Ericsson Phones Portfolio page

Write away with your Android keyboard phone

Slide out the superbly designed keyboard of your Xperia pro smart phone and write away. Your Android keyboard phone comes with a set of smart functions such as the Type & Send function and Smart Keyboard – things designed to make your mobile life a little easier.

Sony and Xperia pro. Pure brilliance

Sony’s Exmor R for mobile image sensor keeps your pictures sharp – even in low light. See your snaps in super-bright colours on the Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine. Or view pics and videos on an even bigger screen: connect your Xperia pro to your HD TV using the HDMI connector.

Get some work done – it’s a business phone too

Sync your email and calendar on the fly. Keep your bearings with apps like Google Maps and Google Latitude. Edit your docs in Office Suite Pro and work on the go with your business phone. And when you want more, get it from Android Market.

Specifications – Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone

The specifications of Sony Ericsson xperia Phone is imitated from from the Sony Ericsson Phone Portfolio Page

Screen – Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone

- 3.7″ 16,777,216 colour TFT
- 854×480 pixels

Memory – Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone

- Internal phone storage: 1GB (up to 320MB free)
- RAM: 512MB
- Memory card slot: microSD™, up to 32GB

* Actual free memory may vary due to phone pre-configuration.

Networks – Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone

- GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
- UMTS/HSPA 900/2100
- UMTS HSPA 800/1900/2100

Available colors – Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone

Black – Silver – Red

Sizes – Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone

- 120.0 x 57.0 x 13.7 mm
- 4.7 x 2.2 x 0.5 inches

Weight Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone

- 140.0 gr
- 4.9 oz

Features – Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone

Let’s have a look at the features of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone.

GreenHeart – Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone

* GreenHeart charger
* GreenHeart headset
* Recycled plastics
* E-manual

Web – Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone

* Web browser – WebKit
* Pan & zoom
* Google Voice Search
* Google search
* Bookmarks
* Android Market

Messaging – Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone

* Text messaging (SMS)
* Sound recorder
* Predictive text input
* Picture messaging (MMS)
* Instant messaging
* Google Mail
* Email
* Conversations
* Type & Send

Organiser – Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone

* Phone book
* Infinite button
* Google Calendar
* Flight mode
* Document readers
* Document editors
* Calendar
* Calculator
* Android platform
* Alarm clock

Camera – Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone

* Digital Zoom – up to 16x
* Front-facing camera (VGA)
* Camera – 8.1 Megapixel
* Flash / light type – LED
* Video stabiliser
* Video recording
* Video light
* Touch focus
* Sony’s Exmor R for mobile CMOS sensor
* Smile detection
* Send to web
* Red-eye reduction
* Image stabiliser
* HD video recording (720p)
* Geo tagging
* Face recognition
* Face detection
* Auto focus

Entertainment – Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone

* Media Browser
* Radio – FM radio with RDS
* YouTube
* Video viewing
* Video streaming
* Motion gaming
* 3D games

Communication – Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone

* Twitter – Timescape integration
* Video chat ready
* Vibrating Alert
* Speakerphone
* Sony Ericsson Timescape
* Noise shield
* Google Talk

Music – Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone

* TrackID music recognition
* Sony Ericsson Music player
* PlayNow
* Music tones
* Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
* Album art

Connectivity – Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone

* ANT+ technology
* Synchronisation – Exchange ActiveSync via Moxier client
* NeoReader barcode scanner
* Micro USB support
* Google Maps – with Street View
* WiFi
* USB support
* USB mass storage
* TV out
* Synchronisation via Google Sync
* Synchronisation via Sony Ericsson Sync
* Modem
* HDMI support
* Google Latitude
* Bluetooth technology
* aGPS
* 3.5 mm audio jack

Design – Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone

* Keyboard – QWERTY + Onscreen QWERTY and 12 key
* Wallpaper animation
* Touchscreen
* Reality display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine
* Picture wallpaper
* Auto rotate
* Smart Keyboard

Availability – Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone

The Phone is not yet released for order to the General Public and still it is written coming soon. The Phone will be available in a couple of countries within the major world regions like America, Asia pacific, Middle East Africa, Europe.

Price – Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone

The price of Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone is not yet announced but will vary from country to country and may depend on market conditions.

Overall the Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Phone uses some of the capabilities used in Blackberry devices like a slider pull out QWERTY keyboard as well as a strong 8.1 Mega Pixel Camera accompanied with Green Heart Charger and Headset which is environmental friendly.

For more information visit

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro Page

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Phone Description

Sony Ericsson have showcased an upcoming brand new “Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman phone”.

From the first glimpse of features one could say it a Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 Phone with minor changes like addition of Walkman and Stereo MH 410 Headset.. The Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 is powered by Android 2.1 O.S although still it is filed under the category of upcoming phones within the phones portfolio at Sony Ericsson Website.

Sony Ericsson is one of the leading global Mobile Handset manufacturing brand that is trusted by customers across the globe due to high quality and adorable features. Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Phone will be available for order within the next couple of days.

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Overview

Let’s have a quick look at what Sony Ericsson Xperia X8 Walkman Phone has to offer its potential user’s. The content is imitated as it is from the Sony Ericsson Website about this Phone

“A Walkman phone with customizable corners

Walkman player on top? YouTube bottom left? Make the corners of your home screen personal. Access your favorite music and apps with just one click. One-hand navigation made easy.

Android touchscreen smart phone.Easy

The 3” touchscreen of your Android smart phone lets you enjoy a perfect combination of entertainment and ease-of-use. Connect through 3G or Wi-Fi. Type your messages on the virtual QWERTY keyboard. Find your way with Google Maps and GPS.

Apps and more from Android Market

Personalize your W8 Walkman phone. Choose from more than 150,000 fun and useful applications on Android Market. Does it get any better? Well, yes. Most apps are free to download.

Specifications – Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Phone

Screen – Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Phone

- 320 x 480 pixels (HVGA)
- 16,777,216 color TFT

Memory – Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Phone

- Phone memory up to 128MB
- MicroSD™ support (up to 16 GB)

* Actual free memory may vary due to phone pre-configuration.

Networks – Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Phone

- GSM/GPRS/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
- UMTS/HSPA 900/2100
- UMTS/HSPA 850/1900/2100

Available colours – Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Phone

Azure, Orange and Red

Sizes – Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Phone

- 99.0 x 54.0 x 15.0 mm
- 3.9 x 2.1 x 0.6 inches

Weight – Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Phone

- 104.0 gr
- 3.7 oz

Camera – Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Phone

* Camera – 3.2 megapixel
* Geo tagging
* Send to web
* Video recording

Entertainment – Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Phone

* Radio – FM radio with RDS
* Listen to FM radio
* 3D games
* Java
* Video viewing
* Video streaming
* YouTube

Communication – Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Phone

* Twitter – Timescape integration
* Facebook application
* Google Talk
* Sony Ericsson Timescape
* Speakerphone
* Vibrating Alert

Music – Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Phone

* A2DP; AVRCP Bluetooth profiles – MP3, AAC
* Walkman player
* TrackID music recognition
* Album art
* Bluetooth stereo (A2DP)
* PlayNow

Connectivity – Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Phone

* Synchronization – Exchange ActiveSync via RoadSync client
* Google Maps – with Street View
* Google Maps
* ANT+ technology
* Google Latitude
* Synchronization via Sony Ericsson Sync
* Synchronization via Google Sync
* Micro USB support
* 3.5 mm audio jack
* a GPS
* Bluetooth technology
* USB support
* USB mass storage
* WiFi
* Wise pilot turn-by-turn navigation

Design – Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Phone

* Four corner home screen – customizable icons
* Keyboard – Onscreen QWERTY
* Auto rotate
* Picture wallpaper
* Touchscreen

Web – Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Phone

* Web browser – WebKit
* Android Market
* Google search
* Bookmarks
* Pan, zoom

Messaging – Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Phone

* Google Mail
* Instant messaging
* Conversations
* Email
* Predictive text input
* Text messaging (SMS)
* Picture messaging (MMS)

Organiser – Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Phone

* Android platform
* Alarm clock
* Calendar
* Calculator
* Flight mode
* Infinite button
* Notes
* Phone book
* Stopwatch
* Timer

Talk time (up to)

* 4 hours 45 min
* 4 hours 45 min
* 4 hours 45 min

Standby time (up to)

* 446 hours
* 476 hours
* 476 hours

Phone Release Destination Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Phone

The phone will be available to the general public for order in China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Malaysia, Vietnam, Singapore, Taiwan, Thailand and Philippines and shipping is expected to start in second quarter of 2011.

Price – Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Phone

The price has not yet been announced and will vary from country to country with fluctuations in price according to market conditions. To know more about the phone visit the official Sony Ericsson Phone Portfolio Page

Sony Ericsson W8 Walkman Phone

Reference [ Sony Ericsson, Xperia Blog]

AutoCAD WS Free Android App

AutoCAD WS is a free App for Google Android O.S powered devices that allows user’s to edit, view, share and access their DWG format designs, drawings, sketches files on their Android Phone. This App is suitable for Architects, Builders and Other Designers who want to access their drawings, designs and sketches when away from their computer.

AutoCAD WS App for Android resembles AutoCAD popular software for desktop computers that allows the user’s to create and edit DWG drawings of their designs. If user receives a DWG format design as an attachment to an email on his Android Phone he may access the file on AutoCAD WS App for Android.

The user can import file created on AutoCAD Desktop software to their Android Phone via AutoCAD WS App for the Android.

Although the user’s can view and edit DWG files but can not create new design files on AutoCAD WS App for the Android.

One thing that takes the AutoCAD WS free App for the Android to the spotlight is the one million downloads within the first six months for the AutoCAD WS App designed to work on Apple iOS powered iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch.

Formal Introduction AutoCAD WS Free Android App

The introduction given at the official App page at the Android Market Place is drafted as it is

“Experience the freedom of taking your designs with you — wherever you go.

AutoCAD WS is a mobile CAD application that gives you the freedom and flexibility to view, edit, and share your DWG files on your Android phone or tablet. AutoCAD WS mobile app offers a simplified, intuitive set of viewing, editing, and markup tools so you can work on your designs while you are on the go. Open drawings from email attachments, sync your files from the web, or upload drawings directly from AutoCAD software. Drawings can also be saved locally so you can work in the field without an Internet connection”

Requirements to Execute AutoCAD WS Free Android App

This free Android APP called “AutoCAD WS” requires

“Android 2.1 or above. Recommended devices include: 1GHz processor, 512MB RAM.”

Pricing AutoCAD WS Free Android App

AutoCAD WS free Android App can be downloaded free of cost from the Android Market Place. The file size is 5.3 MB.

Visit the Android Market Place to Download AutoCAD WS Android App

Video Overview AutoCAD WS Free Android App

Being Eco-friendly is not just a trend, it’s a way of life. Saving our planet earth is everyone’s responsibility and smart phones are making it easier than ever.

Environmentally friendly apps are perfect when you’re going green. Here are 5 of the best Eco Apps to help you stay green.

1. The Recycle Guide

Sometimes the hardest part about recycling is finding some place to do it. T-Mobile’s new app, the Recycle Guide takes the “confusion out of what you can recycle and where.” This app even provides recycling locations for those unusual items like the mobile phones. You can even make a recycling pledge to share with your friends and family, to show your commitment for playing your part to save the planet.

2. Good Guide

The Good Guide is an iPhone app that puts green product information at your fingertips. Research is conducted on food, personal care, household chemicals, toys, and paper products to determine their health, environmental, and social impact.

The Good Guide rating system ranges from 0-10, the higher the rating, the more Eco-Friendly the product is.

3. Carticipate

Although automobile companies are doing what they can to make driving easier on the environment, cars are still amongst the biggest pollution contributors. What can you do about it?  Carticipate can help. You figure out where you’re trying to go and Carticipate will find people in your area who are going your way. You can save gas, make a few new friends, and help the environment all at the same time! Carticipate is available for the iPhone.

4. Green Sushi Selector

Is the fish in your sushi being threatened? The iPhone Green Sushi Selector app allows you to find out if the fish is being caught or farmed by methods that are not environmentally friendly. It also gives you information on threatened species, dietary recommendations, and mercury levels. The fish listings are categorized by their Japanese and common market names. Who says you can go green and eat your sushi too?

5. Green You

Have you calculated your carbon footprint lately? Now you can with the Green You app by Android. This app helps you create a “Green plan.” All you have to do is input some basic information about transportation, housing, food, goods and services. You can reduce your carbon footprint by sticking to your Green plan and this app will help you track your progress.

This is a Guest Post by James from http://www.mobilephone-expert.co.uk

One of the Popular Web Browsers “Opera” is all set to release its Opera Mobile for Android.

Opera Mobile for android will be available at the Mobile Website of Opera Web Browser m.opera.com.

Opera Mobile for Android will be equipped with Better Functionality and Better User Interface. It is expected that Opera Mobile for Android will roll out within Next Month November 2010.

It was Long time ago when Opera Mini was released in the Final Full Version and since that time there were less Manufacturers who created an Opera Update.

Before the Release of Opera Mobile a lot of Curiosity has been generated in the minds of Opera and Android Device User’s. Some of the Notable New Functions within the Opera for Mobile will be

Pinch to Zoom:-

In the Current Version of Opera Full Page Width or Zoom Option was existent for viewing Web Pages but now with Pinch to Zoom Functionality Opera Mobile for Android will offer its Valued Customers with the  convenience to Control Zoom Size according to their needs and easily view and read a web page.

Hardware Acceleration:-

The Upcoming Opera Mobile for Android will be Quick in Speed. Fast Navigation, Panning and Zooming of a Web Pge will be featured in the Opera Mobile for Android.

Overall the New Updated Version of Opera Mobile for Android is really tempting according to the Features and Improvement it is going to offer. A lot of User’s will now be waiting for the New Android Update to roll out soon.