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Survey of Smartphone Users in Worldwide

- Sunday, 20 March 2016 No Comments

There are many new mobile manufacturing brands seen coming up in the market that is known to bring for you best range of features and specialties. The main idea and goal of such mobile manufacturing companies is to give tough competition to all its contemporaries and get maximum market share. There are new concept and innovative ideas seen coming up in the market every now and then, Infocus mobiles India are seen bringing different new concepts up in the market based on which they are trying all possible means to grab the attention of enthusiasts. Customers in present day time are found looking for latest handsets that are advanced technologically and come at an affordable price range. The smartphone market in India is growing at a rapid pace and there are some really amazing new brands and companies coming up with new handsets. Off late many new brands like Infocus, Xiaomi, Intex, Lava and other brand seen making its mark in Indian market.

What Lures Modern Day Customers?

With some of the top mobile manufacturing companies around in the market there are different aspects which are considered by customers before buying smartphones or tablets. There are certain sections of the market which is seen opting for latest new technologies that are coming up every month. With Infocus mobiles India almost every handset is seen featuring latest technologies making it easy enough for modern day users, on the other hand there are also many user who are seen opting for affordable and cheap ranged smartphones. With Infocus you can find both technologically advanced and cheap smartphones, there are many such range of mobile variants available with the manufacturer that makes it best enough for smartphone enthusiasts. Check out some wide ranges of mobiles that are available in the market and accordingly select the best models for use. Every individual wishes to look for best possible phones that are quite affordably priced, with Infocus you can find such handsets and this makes it worth.

Features to Watch Out For

Infocus smartphone since its inception in the market is creating a buzz inIndian market and its 5.5 inch smart mobile is known to have all latest features and specialties. There are some amazing new variants and models available with the brand that is giving all smartphone users the chance to select best possible handsets that are technologically sound and affordably priced too. Check out all such range of mobile phones with the service provider and accordingly buy the best of models. The brand is seen giving tough competition to its fellow competitors in Indian market and there are whole lots of discounts on offer, successful in luring customers or buyers.

One of the Best Mobiles Presently in the Market

Some of the 5.5 inch smart mobile phone handsets of Infocus is getting positive response in Indian market and is being considered as the best mobile set considering its price range and latest new features. There are many new specialties and deals on offer with Infocus mobile which is making it worth a buy.

Author Bio: Candice Hubbard is taking up the opportunity and helping his readers to learn more about 5.5 inch smart mobile phones as well as growing popularity of Infocus mobiles India in this part of the world.

Tags: cyber crime / cyber security / infosec / mobility / NSA / security / smartphone

Operation AURORAGOLD - How NSA Hacking Every Cellphone Network in the World

- Wednesday, 10 December 2014 No Comments

In March 2011, the National Security Agency received a secret message prior to the Western intervention in Libya. An intelligence unit in the United States military’s Africa Command required help to hack Libya’s cell phone network to be able to monitor their text messages. This task was easy for the NSA as they had already gotten their hands on technical information about their carrier’s internet system by spying on the documents sent among their company employees which were perfect to provide help to break into the networks.

NSA giving its assistance in this matter was not an isolated case, rather it was part of a much a larger surveillance program. Documents which were part of the material provided to The Intercept, NSA had spied on a number of companies and international organizations to be able to find weaknesses in their cell phone technology which they could exploit. It also reveals how NSA plans on introducing new flaws intocommunication systems which they can tap into which is seen to be a controversial tactic.

The covert operation is known as AURORAGOLDand has monitored content which has been sent and received by more than 1200 email accounts as part of major cell phone network operators and has also intercepted confidential papers which have helped NSA hack into cell phone networks.

According to a cell phone security expert and cryptographer, Karsten Nohl, the broad scope of the information collected from AURORAGOLD appears to be aimed at ensuring that NSA can access every cell phone network possible. He also said that collecting such an inventory on world networks is likely to have ramifications as well since it does allow the NSA to track and circumvent upgrades in encryption technology, which is used by cell phone companies to prevent calls and texts from being eavesdropped. The operation is one which is carried out by special surveillance units of the NSA whose existence hasn’t been disclosed.

The information which is collected from the companies is passed to the signals development team of the NSA which focuses on infiltrating communication networks. It is also shared with other agencies which are NSA’s counterparts in countries known as the Five Eyes surveillance which include the UK, Canada, New Zealand and Australia.

The NSA documents do not have the names of many operations apart from those in Iran, China and Libya. However a world map feature in 2012 suggests that the NSA has network coverage in almost every country in every continent. One of the main targets under the AURORAGOLD program is the GSM Association, headquartered in London which represents the interests of more than 800 cell phone software and internet companies from almost 220 countries.

The NSA focuses on getting their hands on important and obscure information which is circulated among the GSMA’s members which are known as IR.21s most cell phone network operators share IR.21 documents with each other as part of their agreement allowing customers to connect to the foreign networks while they are abroad.

The details of the IR.21 serve as a warning mechanism which flags any new technology, which is used by network operators. This allows NSA to identify any security vulnerabilities in latest communication systems which can be exploited and helps efforts made to introduce further vulnerabilities where they may not even exist.

The IR. 21’s also contain information about the encryption which is used by cell phone companies in order to keep their customers communication safe and private while they are transmitted across the networks. These details are of interest to the NSA as they can help in listening to conversations.

Last year, the Washington Post stated that the NSA had managed in breaking the most common encryption algorithm used which is known as A5/1. The information which is collected under AURORAGOLD however, allows the agency to focus on circumventing stronger and newer versions of the cell phone encryption system such as the A5/3.

Extensive attempts to attack cell phone encryption has been replicated throughout the Five Eyes surveillance alliance as well.

Documents by the NSA show that the focus is placed on collecting details about all technical standards which are used by cell phone operators and their efforts to stay ahead in technology yields surprising results. In 2010, its operatives had found new ways to penetrate the fourth generation of smart phone era technology for surveillance, years before it was adopted by people all around the world.

The agency says that their targets are terrorists, weapons proliferators and other foreign targets and not ordinary people. However the methods used by them and their partners pose significant risks. In April, officials from the White House confirmed that Obama had told the NSA to disclose any vulnerabilities it may find, however qualified that with a loophole flaws should be secretly exploited as long as there is deemed to be a clear national security or law enforcement use.

Author:

Nicki is a tech blogger and gadget lover, she loves to write about Android and iOS security and cell phone spy apps.

Tags: apps / infosec / mobile apps / mobile enterprise / mobility / mobility management / security / smartphone / tablet

4 Compelling Factors That Can Impact Your Enterprise Mobility

- Friday, 14 November 2014 No Comments

With the advent of high end user-friendly mobile devices like Smartphones, tablets, etc., and advancement in technology, the Enterprise mobility is gaining great popularity among the organizations. It can be observed that there are several companies that are making strives to efficiently deploy the enterprise mobility and boost their business values.

 Indubitably, by becoming a mobile enterprise, an organization can get brighter opportunities. The mobile work-style solution can help you stay ahead of your competitors while driving outstanding growth. For this, you may hire the mobile apps development services from a reliable and highly experienced mobile development company. However, to generate improved productivity without compromising on the work quality, it is imperative to make sure that enterprise mobility management (EMM) has been cleverly perceived and deployed. There are certain crucial factors that must be considered by every organization to ensure efficient implementation of EMM.

 

Without any further ado, let's have a glimpse over a few factors that can affect your enterprise mobility management.

 

1. Application Management can help ensure a secure EMM: This area possesses great responsibilities like managing an application's life-cycle, which  primarily includes creating an app, updating it, and eventually removing it when it is not required anymore. It also the duty of app management team to ensure all the security policies. And since, with the interconnection between different resources and end-users increases, the  mobile-centric environment becomes more complex, a proficient management framework is required.

 

Hence, it is advisable to choose an EMM solution that possesses ultimate application management with integrated security policies and role-based app distribution. It should be designed to efficiently handle critical functions like jailbreak detection, data encryption, document sharing, reliable productivity apps (including browser, email and more), user authentication and a lot more.

 

Security is a vitally important aspect of any enterprise application. Since an enterprise app often exhibits highly crucial information, it is imperative to ensure the utmost security to keep your essential data away from prying eyes.

 

2. The Foundational Mobile Device Management is the paramount of EMM planning: There is a plethora of mobile platforms available out there that supports innumerable device types featuring different screen sizes and screen types. Thus, if you will allow your business to implement different mobile devices, then the mobile device management (MDM) must not be ignored. It includes superior functions like security, device set up and mobile's assets management.

 

To handle the critical business data efficiently, it is essential to first identify whether the device seeking permissions to access the corporate device is an employee-owned device or organizational device. This technology is primarily aimed at data security by enabling passwords in device and and automated device setting configuration. It can be said that this factor is quite powerful than any other as it can help you accentuate productivity, augment dynamic access to the corporate resources via some reliable organizational devices.

 

Moreover, when dealt with utmost precision, it can even help deliver optimum results with minimal complexity and reduced IT cost. You can remotely monitor all the involved devices with proficient MDM.

 

3. Mobile Content Management to keep risk to sensitive corporate data at bay: The file sharing services are quite resourceful features that is often deployed by most of the employees. With this feature, employees gets access to highly sensitive and crucial company information, thus it creates a security risk that can't be ignored. Thus, to ensure an easy access while keeping the corporate content safeguarded, an efficient mobile content management can surely help you.

 

An ideal solution must deploy functions like restrictions for content sharing, intuitive user interface, powerful encryption policies and a lot more.

 

4. Real time protection from Threats: Resolving a mobile crime could be a daunting task, as these are quite hard to be handled and they have gone beyond malware. Every day a range of new security threats are popping up in the mobile and Internet domain. Mobile applications have become a hot target for hackers. Hence, to ensure security of highly confidential organizational as well as user data, it is essential to create reliable corporate systems that must prohibit unauthorized entry.

 

Therefore, it is imperative that the EMM must feature a robust and dynamic app intelligence functionalities to protect the services and organization framework safe from several risks like malware, data theft, battery drainage, etc.

 

Wrapping Up:

If you are making strives to create mobility standard for enhancing your business performance, these aforementioned key factors can help you conveniently achieve success. A perfect blend of these capabilities can result in efficient Enterprise Mobility Management that can surely deliver rapid solutions with improved productivity and greater user satisfaction.

 

Author Signature: Lucie Kruger is an eminent Senior Content Editor and IT consultant for Mobiers Ltd. She provides concrete information on latest technologies like iOS and android mobile apps development.


 

Tags: android / gadget / smartphone / tablet

Introducing The Swipe Halo Fone Tablet

- Monday, 19 May 2014 No Comments

Swipe offers both a Smartphone and a Tablet rolled into one in the Halo Fone Tablet. And it is quite reasonable; the same price as the new Moto E. Released in March, 2014, it is a budget hablet, it claims to be handy, portable and easy to use. Let us take a closer look at this budget Tablet.

Hardware and Display

The Halo Fone Tab looks much like the standard Smartphone. The phone is slimmer than Swipe’s previously released smartphone at 10.9 mm. This makes it easier to carry from place to place. It is also much lighter than other Tablets, weighing only 313 g. The headphone jack is situated at the top of the device. The Tab also has built in speakers as well as a microphone that work pretty well.

One of the highlights of this design is that it has a 6.5 inch touchscreen with 480 x 800 Pixels resolution. Images are clear, vibrant and colorful. Additionally, it is 

The Tab has a 2MP primary camera that takes average photographs. The 0.3 MP front camera is fine for taking selfies. The phone also allows video chatting. Images can be stored in the 4 GB internal memory, expandable up to 32 GB. That’s quite a lot of space, especially for a budget Tab such as this.

Software and Features

The Halo Fone Tablet runs on an Android 4.2.2 (Jelly Bean) operating system. You can thus expect traditional apps, features and displays. It supports Bluetooth, WI-Fi, GPS, A-GPS, EDGE, GPRS and 3G connectivity options, so you can transfer and receive files with relative ease. It also allows voice calling, it being a phone-cum-Tab.

The dual SIM Tab comes with several pre-installed apps including social networking sites such as Facebook and Twitter, a face recognition feature, audio recording, Skype and Flash Support 11.1. Being an Android phone, Google apps such as, Google Market Google Play, G-Sensor and Accelerator are easily available. There are also several business features including email, Document Viewer, eBook Reader. For easy navigation, the phone hosts a GPS, with Google Maps.

Battery Performance

The Tab uses a 2800 mAh battery, which allows around 6 hours talk time, you will definitely have to charge your phone multiple times a day if you plan on using it intensively. Such a battery life is quite impressive, considering its price. Other Tabs of a higher price range, however, have a better battery performance as well as additional features.

Price

It is the price that sets the Halo Fone Tablet apart from others. At only Rs. 6999, it is available online on Flipkart.

For its price, the Halo Fone Tablet is certainly worth it. However, when buying a Tab, it is important to look at its features as well as its price. Besides, several online stores offer great deals on Tablets from various manufacturers. Be sure, therefore, that a Tablet meets your needs before you buy it. 

Maryanne Pais is a student of Christ University, pursuing an Undergraduate degree in Psychology, Sociology and English. With a penchant for online shopping, she works with content marketing team at Dealstan.

Tags: android / apple / BlackBerry / cameraphone / samsung / smartphone

Top Ten Smartphones of The US In July, Apple Ranked First

- Wednesday, 17 July 2013 No Comments

What's the best smart phone? Everyone comes to different conclusions according to their needs. And recently there is website listed the top ten smartphones in July according to design, software, hardware features, price, and many other factors.

Tenth: Samsung GALAXY Note 2

Samsung GALAXY Note II not only has high popularity and good sales performance, but also drives the industry's big-screen smartphone development trend. As a cross-border product which ranges between mobile phone and tablet, its biggest feature is the 5.5-inch high definition touch screen, which can bring unusual visual experience regardless of browsing the web or watching videos.

And also excellent handwriting feature is also a major advantage of the device, the tip of the stylus uses conductive rubber tip designed for capacitive screen which can simulate real-world pen and paper effect. In addition to the excellent usage touch, a series of functions of the stylus possess, such as "gesture", "suspended operations" are also very attractive.

Samsung GALAXY Note II is also equipped with Android4.1 system, built-in Orion Exynos4412 1.6GHz quad-core processor and with 2GB RAM. It provids 16GB, 32GB and 64GB three capacity versions and it supports for memory expansion.

Samsung GALAXY Note II also has a 8 MP camera, and its 2500mAh battery capacity is increased to 3100mAh high-capacity.

Ninth: LG Optimus G Pro

As currently the most powerful LG flagship, the Optimus G Pro has very powerful hardware configuration and pleasing appearance. The new device is not only with 5.5 inches FHD IPS touch screen, and also in order to provide a better user experience, it specially designs "one-hand mode", when in use the large keyboard in touch screen will automatically reduce to meet the normal one-hand calling or messaging operation.

LG Optimus G Pro is also equipped with Android 4.1 system, and also provides "smart screen" feature, the phone can determine whether to automatically lock the screen via front camera detecting if human faces are looking at the screen. In addition, it also supports unique QSlide multi-tasking capabilities.

LG also equips the mobile with Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 series processor, 2GB RAM and 32GB storage space capacity, it supports up to 64GB memory card expansion. It has 13 MP main camera and a 2.1 megapixel front camera, which provides auto focus, high-speed continuous shooting and other functions.

In addition to provide Bluetooth 4.0 technology, SlimPort (HDMI and RGB) and NFC capabilities, the device also has the infrared emission feature, which can remote control compatible digital devices. Meanwhile, in order to obtain a better endurance performance, this phone is also equipped with a 3140 mAh battery.

Eighth: HTC 8X

As HTC's first WP8 smartphone, HTC 8X has a simple shape and powerful configuration. The mobile is with 4.3-inch SLCD2 touch screen that support 720p resolution and 342ppi pixel density. And in order to obtain a more smooth experience, the device is also equipped with 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor and 1GB RAM capacity.

HTC 8X is also equipped with WP8 system, its main features are that you can customize the size of the dynamic magnetic stickers, and lock screen new "Quick Status" feature, your contacts will join "the club" feature as well as new "Kids Zone" function. However, the mobile uses unibody case, so the user can’t replace the battery, and because the mobile does not support micro-SD memory card expansion, the phone has only up to 16GB capacity available.

HTC 8X has 8 MP camera that is with BSI back-illuminated sensor assembly, F2.0 large aperture lens and 28mm wide-angle effect. The front camera reaches 2.1 MP, which also has a large f2.0 aperture and 88-degree wide-angle. In addition, HTC 8X also equips with ImageChip video chip for the camera, which can improve the camering speed and quality.

Seventh: HTC Droid DNA

As the world's first smartphone with Full HD resolution touch screen, HTC Droid DNA official release can be described as very sensational. The mobile's 5-inch 1080p resolution SLCD3 touch screen, not only brings 1920 * 1080 pixel full HD resolution firstly in the industry, and the sub-pixel density reaches 440ppi.

HTC Droid DNA is also loaded with 1.5GHz Qualcomm S4 Pro APQ8064 quad-core processor and 2GB RAM memory. In addition to supporting for LTE 4G networks and global roaming capabilities, the phone also supports Beats Audio sound and it's equipped with two 2.55V audio amplifiers, supporting speakers and headphones respectively.

HTC Droid DNA is also equipped with Android4.1 system, and with the latest HTC Sense 4+ interface. In addition to 16GB storage space and supporting for memory expansion, the device has built-in 8 MP main camera and a 2.1 megapixel front camera, wireless connectivity such as Beats Audio, NFC, Bluetooth 4.0, HDMI output, DLNA and other features are also very complete.

HTC Droid DNA provides red, black and white three colors, the bare metal price in the North American market is $ 599.99.

Sixth: Samsung GALAXY S4

Samsung GALAXY S4 not only has high popularity and attention, and also it creates a sales record of Samsung's flagship, its sales exceeded twenty million units in short time. This device is not only loaded with 4.99 inches FHD Super AMOLED HD touch screen and TouchWiz Nature UI user interface, but also with more refined display and unusual "glare" unlock effect. Need laptop accessories such as screen, keyboard, battery and drive, click here www.batterycentury.com.

Samsung GALAXY SIV also has an eight-core Exynos 5410 processor and integrated PowerVR SGX544MP3 GPU, which can bring smoother control experience. It's with 2GB RAM, and has 16GB, 32GB and 64GB storage capacities. It has a 2.0 MP front camera and 13 MP main camera supports that supports multiple camera modes.

Samsung GALAXY S4 is also equipped with Android 4.2.1 system, and added features such as eye tracking and many user-friendly features

Samsung GALAXY S4 will have the edition with Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor to be listed in North America, the phone will provide blue and white two colors.

Fifth: LG Nexus 4

LG Nexus 4 is undoubtedly the most popular model of the series, and because the mobile has a very low price in the official store, it was also considered to be the most cost-effective smartphone. And in terms of functionality, this pure version Android phone is equipped with 1280 * 768 pixel 4.7-inch IPS touch screen, and it uses In-cell technology, so the touch screen becomes more slim.

LG Nexus 4 is also the first to equip with Android 4.2 system, it is with Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 APQ8064 quad-core processor and has 2GB RAM capacity. And in addition to providing LTE network, NFC technology and wireless charging and other functions, it also has a 8 MP camera with auto focus and 1080p full HD video recording and Photo Sphere panorama picture function brought vy the new system.

LG Nexus 4 also supports gesture extremely popular Swype input method, user only on the virtual QWERTY keyboard, slide your finger to complete the entry. And because also supports Miracast wireless display standard, so without any Wi-Fi network connection to the LG Nexus 4 and smart TVs and other devices to easily share streaming audio and video.

LG Nexus 4 also supports wireless charging function, it can compete wireless charging via Wireless Charging Orb inductive charging dock. Unfortunately the phone's battery is with built-in design, and does not support memory card expansion.

Fourth: Samsung GALAXY S4 Google Edition

Google edition Samsung GALAXY S4 has no difference with the original model in appearance, and also no change in the main hardware configuration, it's still with 5.0 inches FHD touch screen that supports 441ppi pixel density, 1.9GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB storage space. It's equipped with a 13 MP camera, which can be replaced by a 2600mAh battery.

The biggest advantage of the Google version GALAXY S4 is that it's equipped with native Android 4.2.2 operating system, which means the phone is without any carrier junk software, nor Samsung GALAXY S series applications. And also it has been tested that the performance of Google edition GALAXY S4 is smoother than the TouchWiz edition, and even the battery life performance is also much higher than the original.

However, the Google version Samsung GALAXY S4 version will lack the rich of ordinary camera features. However, the native system enables the Samsung GALAXY S4 much thinner, it's not only with more smoothly operating speed, but also the the remaining capacity of storage has also increased from 7GB to 12GB.

Third: HTC One

HTC One uses aluminum unibody design and 4.7 inches FHD SLCD3 touch screen, which provides the industry's highest pixel density of 468ppi.

HTC One is equipped with Android4.2 system and new HTC Sense 5 interface, it's with many new software applications. It's with 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 quad-core processor, 2GB RAM memory and 16GB/32GB/64GB three kinds of storage capacity.

A major feature of HTC One is the use of 4 MP UltraPixel camera, which uses large-size light-sensitive components to expande single pixel volume and significantly improve performance in low light. HTC One is also equipped with two-axis optical image stabilization system, as well as HDR function for video.

Second: HTC One Google Edition

Google HTC One is exactly the same as the prototype in body design and workmanship. The hardware has not changed, the same with quad-core 1.7GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, 2GB RAM and 32GB storage space, with 4.7 inches FHD resolution Super LCD 3 touch screen, it provides support optics image stabilization feature UltraPixel camera and has 2300mAh lithium polymer battery.

The major characteristic of Google HTC One is the use of Adroid 4.2.2 system. However, this phone gives up the BlinkFeed colorful polymer interface, infrared remote control function can not be used.

It is worth mentioning that, Google version HTC One also retains the original Beats audio, but camera functions such as Zoe have been discarded.

First: Apple iPhone5

Although Apple iPhone5 doesn't bring disruptive change both in hardware and appearance, perfection of voice control (Siri), operating system, as well as video camera gets a lot of praise, and market performance is also very eye-catching.

As the history thinnest and lightest iPhone product, Apple iPhone5 is not only 20% lighter than the past products, but also reduces the thickness to 7.6mm in the case enhanced performance. The mobile is with a 4-inch Retina touch screen that supports 1136*640 pixel resolution and 16:9 display mode.

Apple iPhone 5 uses new generation A6 processor,  the performance is two times enhanced than the past A5, and the system startup page, saving photos, loading music and other aspects are also loaded improved several-foldly. Its camera continues the 8 MP level, but it adds the sapphire glass mirror, panoramic camera and other functions.

Apple iPhone5 is also equipped with iOS6 system, which includes new map application and free voice navigation function, and also strengthens the social networking feature.

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Introducing Innovative Firefox OS for Smartphones and Tablets

- Tuesday, 12 February 2013 No Comments

Mozilla Firefox Corporation is just about to jump into the Smartphone OS war. Mozilla is ready to launch its own Mobile platform FirefoxOS which is based on Monolithic (Linux kernel) open source operating system for Smartphones and tablets.

Firefox OS (Project name: Boot to Gecko also known as B2G) is developed to keeping in mind for the developer prospective that HTML 5 application can be integrate directly with the device’s hardware using JavaScript. ZTE confirmed at CES 2013 that first Firefox OS running Smartphone will be launched in the half of the 2013. It will be first launched in South Africa, and later on it will be launched in Asian and European market. 

This week Mozilla are announcing their new Firefox OS developer preview phones because they believe that developers will help bring the power of the web to mobile. These developer phones are being developed by Geeksphone in partnership with Telefonica. They are looking to make them available in February.

Developer preview phones will help make the mobile web more accessible to more people. Developers are critical to the web and to Mozilla’s mission to make the web accessible to everyone. Hundreds of millions of people worldwide use Firefox to discover, experience and connect to the Web. A web based on open standards and open technologies. Now they are working on bringing the power of the web to mobile, through Firefox OS, along with all the power of open standards and an open community.

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Samsung begins Europe sales of latest smartphone

- Wednesday, 30 May 2012 No Comments

Samsung Electronics Co., the world's largest maker of mobile phones, said its third-generation Galaxy Ssmartphone went on sale Tuesday in 28 European and Middle Eastern countries, hoping to cement its lead over Apple's iPhone. The Galaxy S III smartphones hit the shelves in countries including France and Britain. By the end of July, nearly 300 mobile operators around the world will be selling the device.

Samsung said the initial response to the new smartphone was positive. At Vodafone Group, pre-sale orders for the Galaxy S III outstripped those of any previous Android-based smartphones, according to Samsung. The Galaxy series of smartphones is widely acknowledged in the industry as a success for Samsung, turning it from a smartphone also-ran into a viable competitor with the iPhone from Apple Inc.
While Apple has kept the screen size of the iPhone the same in every upgrade since 2007, Samsung increased the screen size of its highest-end smartphone in its two major updates. The latest Galaxy phone screen is nearly twice as big as the iPhone screen. The 4.8-inch S III also features more computing power that supports voice commands and an eye-movement tracking feature to keep the screen from dimming. Samsung overtook Apple in smartphone sales for the first time in the first three months of this year, according to research firm Strategy Analytics. The Suwon, South Korea-based company sold 44.5 million smartphones in the January-March quarter, compared with Apple's 35.1 million iPhone sales.
Market watchers expect that Apple may use its annual conference for developers next month to announce the yearly upgrade to the iPhone, which then can go on sale as early as July. Aside from being big rivals in the smartphone market, Samsung and Apple have also a close business relationship. Samsung supplies mobile chips and display panels for iPhones and iPad tablet computers, counting Apple among its biggest clients.

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Smartphone with a Facebook button makes your wall one click away

- Monday, 11 July 2011 No Comments

Are you a Facebook addict? Do you need to have the sprawling social network and its likes, pokes, and walls at hand every minute of the day? A new smartphone is counting on it. Meet the HTC Status, an aptly-named little phone that will make it easier than ever to update your Facebook status — that is, if you'd like as few clicks as possible separating you from your social networking habit.
The HTC Status — available to AT&T subscribers on June 17 and on pre-sale today — boasts a dedicated button fashioned after the Facebook logo. The little blue button rests below the phone's physical keyboard, set apart to the lower right to make it all that much easier to click in a frantic social frenzy.

Surprisingly, the Status will actually run the newest version of Android out of the box — a rare treat for a mid-range Android smartphone selling for a mere $50 with a new 2-year contract. The phone's HTC Sense software will also feature some tweaks that integrate Facebook more deeply into the overall experience, including a dedicated Facebook chat app.
The Status sports 512MB of RAM, a front and back-facing camera and a 2.3" screen for visualizing all of that socializing.The phone formerly known as the HTC Chacha will be joined by a full touchscreen model at some point in the unspecified future. Assuming you're not worried about your Facebook friends making a mass Googly exodus any time soon, the Status could be the hyper-social phone of your dreams.