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BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha : Hands-on

SOURCE : Kickedface
As a result, RIM is being tight-lipped on much of the device's specs, including the processor speed, camera megapixel count and display type. The BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha welcome screen. Source : Asia.Cnet
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The first thing that strikes you is the bright and sharp screen. So far, we know that it's a 4.2-inch 1,280 x 768-pixel (WXGA) display, but not the type of screen or pixel layout. That brings the device's pixel density to 355 ppi, which beats the iPhone's 326 ppi Retina Display hands down.
The Dev Alpha is able to hold its own next to the Galaxy S II's Super AMOLED Plus screen
Many have dubbed the Dev Alpha a mini Playbook. The full touchscreen form factor is similar and the Dev Alpha is made from the same matte black material that covers the PlayBook's back.
While we're on the topic of RIM's tablet, the Dev Alpha seems to be running a barebones OS that's reminiscent of the PlayBook OS 2.0. In fact, checking the prototype's software version shows "PlayBook OS 10".
Since BB 10 is going to be QNX-based, there are going to be some similarities between the PlayBook OS 2.0 and the next-generation operating system. However, Smith adds that what is seen on the Dev Alpha now is not reflective of the final UI, which will actually look more like Live Tiles on Windows Phone.
This being a prototype device, the software was buggy at times, and didn't always detect our fingers. Also, there are no preinstalled apps except the camera and browser.
We didn't get to test the amazing time warp function, where you can scroll a few frames forward or backward to get the best shot. All images that were shot via the front- and rear-facing cameras also simply disappeared off the screen.
With BB OS 10, you're supposed to be getting the new onscreen keyboard. This feature wasn't available on the device we tested, but our CNET US counterpart Brian Bennett did try it, and had good things to say about it:
At first glance it doesn't look like much, just a standard layout with not many options for dual-functions. When you start typing, though--that's when the magic happens. Each letter you tap will cause the phone to display suggested words above the letter it thinks you're most likely to type next. I tried my hand at banging out a few messages and I often found myself staring right at the word sitting on the tip of my tongue. It's honestly an uncanny feeling, almost as if the device was reading my mind.
In addition, there's the ability to swipe upwards on predicted words to add them to the message body. The new keyboard is supposed to help you to input text more efficiently, as well as use a modelling algorithm that will tailor itself to your typing habits over time. It's similar to what's already on the PlayBook, only more intuitive to use.
Finally, you'll find the microSD slot, microHDMI and microUSB ports on the left side. The Dev Alpha packs some 16GB of non-expandable onboard storage and 1GB of RAM, as well as a non-removable battery. Connectivity-wise, there's the usual suite of options like Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, Internet tethering and near-field communications (NFC). Unfortunately, there isn't a SIM card slot.
If RIM's final BB 10 devices look as good as the Dev Alpha--and actually runs BB 10 OS smoothly--we feel pretty upbeat about its chances in the market. Let's just hope it doesn't follow the footsteps of the PlayBook, which received rave reviews when it was announced, but failed to perform after it was released. All images via Aisa.Cnet
To see the keyboard, and other features on BB 10, click on the video below.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=b_TZ3cdwFac

Did you get it?
In india,bb jam is on july 4th isn't it......so if we go to jam,can we get one alpha device?
NOTE:I HAVE 2 APPS ON BB APPWORLD.i am in kerala,maybe i will be coming to delhi
for bb 10 jam.....please reply

Optimus 4X HD Coming To Europe In June

SOURCE : Kickedface
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LG’s first quad-core superphone will be making its way to store shelves next month. Powered by NVIDIA’s Tegra 3 processor and a 4.7″ True HD IPS display, the Optimus 4X HD has its sights set squarely on the HTC One X and Samsung Galaxy S III superphones, giving users a solid alternative if they haven’t been blown away with either other device just yet. Source : AndroidAndMe
The Optimus 4X HD takes full advantage of the larger display, and offers phablet features such as a new Quick Memo, which allows users of the 4X HD to jot notes over a screen image, and Media Plex, which provides desktop-like image and video playback.
The Optimus 4X HD will head to Asia, South America, and Central America in coming months, though no official word of a US release has been given. We expect this device to launch as the T-Mobile G4X later this year, perhaps shedding LG’s updated UI Overlay in favor of stock Android 4.
Confirmed specs of the Optimus 4X HD include:
Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with updated LG UI Overlay
1.5 GHz quad-core Tegra 3 processor
4.7 inch 720p True HD IPS display
8 megapixel backside illumination rear camera with HTC One-esque rapid image capture
1.3 megapixel front camera
1 GB RAM, 16 GB internal storage
2,150 mAh battery
Bluetooth 4.0, NFC, WiFi 802.11b/g/n
MHL, DLNA, etc.
8.9 mm thick
SHSPA+ 21 Mbps support
PRESS RELEASE :
LG’S FIRST QUAD-CORE SMARTPHONE
HEADS TO EUROPE IN JUNE
LG Optimus 4X HD with Advanced User Experience (UX) Offers
Fast Performance, Superb IPS Display and Biggest Battery in its Class
SEOUL, May 15, 2012 – LG announced that the Optimus 4X HD, which was first introduced at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in February, will be available next month in key markets starting in Western Europe.
Beyond the fast NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor, LG’s latest Android 4.0 device boasts the biggest battery among Quad-Core smartphones at 2,150mAh and a superb high resolution viewing experience with in the 4.7-inch True HD IPS display. Since MWC, the Optimus 4X HD has been upgraded with new SiO+ battery technology, Quick MemoTM to enhance productivity and Media PlexTM for an advanced multimedia experience.
The Optimus 4X HD is fitted with NVIDIA’s 4-PLUS-1™ Quad-Core mobile processor, the Tegra? 3, which utilizes a fifth core for the best power efficiency and outstanding performance. For maximum performance, Tegra? 3 runs on all four cores but when in standby mode the processor defaults to the fifth, battery-saver core. In a future upgrade, LG will introduce Eco-Mode specifically for the Optimus 4X HD which will allow users to manually shut down any of the Tegra 3’s cores for even more control over power consumption and performance.
The removable 2,150mAh battery utilizes advanced SiO+ technology to provide higher energy density for more power and longer run times without adding bulk to the phone’s already svelte form factor.
“Beyond the fast processor, superb display and largest-in-class battery, the Optimus 4X HD is the first LG smartphone to feature the new User Experience (UX),” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “As the smartphone segment consolidates even further, it’s becoming more and more apparent that both great software and great hardware are crucial to stay on top of the game. LG intends to be a strong contender in both areas and the Optimus 4X HD is our proof.”
One of the new UX features in the Optimus 4X HD is Quick MemoTM, which first appeared in the Optimus Vu:. Quick MemoTM is not an app but is integrated into the operating system of the Optimus 4X HD so that it can be activated within any application, including games or video players. It gives one the ability to jot memos or notes over a screen image for saving or sharing with others. The version of Quick MemoTM found on the Optimus 4X HD is a newer version that allows URLs imbedded in memos to directly connect to web pages.
Media Plex TM is the newest addition to the Optimus 4X HD. This is a collection of software features that take image and video playback on the smartphone to a level that until now was only possible on a PC or laptop. Some of the innovative features offered by Media Plex TM include:
l Fingertip Seek that shows a preview of any video frame simply by touching the progress bar;
l Live Zooming which allows viewers to zoom in and out by pinching during video playback;
l Video Speed Control for precise control of the playback speed of a video;
l Thumbnail List Play which enables users to view thumbnails of videos playing while watching another video full screen.
The advanced 8.0MP BSI (backside illumination) sensor camera of the Optimus 4X HD comes with a powerful new feature that allows users to select and save the best shot among the images taken just before pressing the shutter button.
And with MHL (Mobile High Definition Link) and DLNA (Digital Living Network Alliance), there are multiple ways to connect the phone to TVs and other devices in the home.
The Optimus 4X HD will be rolled out in Europe followed by countries in Asia, CIS, South and Central America in the coming months.

Ainol Novo 7 Buring Cortex-A9 Dual-Core 1.5Ghz HD Tablet

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The Ainol Novo 7 Burning is a technologically advanced tablet thatperforms all kinds of innovative functions. Housed the Android 4.0.3 ice creamsandwich and a 7” inch screen tablet with anincredible 1200x800 capability,IPS screen and 180 degree viewing function generally belong to those expensive products,but now we can see these function in ainol novo 7 burning.Everything considered,it is an amazing tablet that can rival the latest google nexus tablet.
Every tech specs makes this Ainol tablet a highlysought after and very advanced computer. If you are in the market for a verysmart and highly functional tablet, than look no farther than the Ainol tablet.It can perform circles around many of its competitors.
The Ainol NOVO 7 Burning is a great new tablet that costs around 180 dollars. This is about 70 dollars cheaper than Google’s own Nexus 7. With its 1280x800 screen capability an incredible clarity is added to the visual effects of this new tablet. With this depth of screen capability you can also view your screen from nearly any angle. This too adds to this tablet’s charm and appeal. The response and the black screen are heads above the rest and much better than the normal tablet screen. These cool functions make this tablet a great source for game play and anything else you can dream of.
The Ainol tablet is also quite a pleasure to hold in your hands because of its ultra- thin construction. Actually the Ainol is one of the first authorized tablets by Google. If Google approves it then it must be one innovative little tablet. It has all its keys virtualized, and it is more advanced than any tablet of its kind.
The Ainol also has a very stealth and curved back which gives it an ultra- modern appearance that is very appealing for the consumer. The body of this tablet is thin with a classy elegance. It also has a more up to date GUI which lends itself to a smoother screen transition. It has a better layout which helps the screen transition go even easier.
With the amazing capabilities and features of this tablet you can perform many functions and even multi-task quite easily. With its 5 point multi-touch you can play games at abilities like never before and they come to virtual life right before your eyes. Also just like in iOS, you can even merge folders in a snap. You have all of the latest widget tools at the click of a button and it assists in the multi-tasking function. It runs the latest in 1.5 GHZ with a dual core AMlogic processor.These features enable this awesome tablet to perform with supreme power and speed. The processor also aids in longer battery life which is very convenient for the user. The Chinese company Ainol entered the Android market back on 2010. It will be very intriguing to see how the Ainol Burning tablet competes with Google’s own Nexus 7.
Even though Google’s tablet has Bluetooth and a more powerful CPU, the Ainol will most definitely be in the race against it. This awesome tablet also has 2 cameras which only adds to its innovative and superior design. You can even shoot 5MP pictures and add memory when you need to. You can share videos and movies with your family with FLASH hardware as well. You can also run many apps at the same time making the Ainol tablet even more of a desirable product in today’s highly advanced times. With technology being ever changing and fickle as it is, it can sometimes be a challenge to create a product that does all that this tablet can. For all of its operations it can display on both tablet and TV as well. This incredible tablet can ultimately save you money in the long run which is always a good thing.
It is anticipated that at the beginning when the Ainol is first available, that supplies will be tight and hard to come by because of the sought after capabilities and modern design. It will stand in a class alone because of its classy and elegant looks as well. It is also important to note that although Google doesn’t support FLASH anymore the Ainol does, as mentioned earlier.
Now that a few weeks have passed since Ainol’s release they are reacting very quickly to their customer’s feedback and are already releasing firmware upgrades. They keep customer satisfaction one of their top priorities at this technologically advanced company. Here are some things you can expect to find with the Ainol upgrade:
• They have greatly improved the G sensor drivers
• They have successfully fixed the upgrade failures.
• Made sure that your tablet will have at least 40 percent of its battery power left
• They have repaired the heating issue that existed when charging the Ainol.
• Ainol has also greatly improved all power issues that came along with charging the tablet.
• You will need to be prepared with an SD card since the firmware will have to be saved onto one. This ensures your ability to run the upgrade.
• Once you have the firmware downloaded you can very easily copy it onto the micro SD card.
• The random reacting issue on the touch screen has also been repaired.
This honest company works extra hard to ensure that their customers are 100 percent satisfied with their tablets. If the customer isn’t happy with the product then they feel they haven’t done their job to satisfaction.
If you look online you can read tons of cool information about the Ainol burning tablet and see for yourself how fantastic this new tablet really is. The incredible performance of the Ainol tablet will absolutely amaze you. You will definitely want to go out and buy one today! You better hurry though because as mentioned earlier, the supplies will go quickly. This tablet is literally taking the world by storm and once you use one for yourself, you will see why.
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Reportedly,the release time is August 17th

New Tablet hit the market Onda V989 OctaCore A80T 9.7 Inch Retina Screen 2GB Ram 32GB

Hi Folks,
I was in the market for a tablet and wanted to try out one of the Chinese tablets. I did some research and settled in on Onda. There is a very new device hitting the market that looked interesting and reasonably priced.
Quick Overview
Onda V989 Octa Core features the first ARM big.LITTLE Allwinner Ultra Octa Core A80T CPU,64 Core Imagination Power VR G6230 GPU.Onda V989 Octa Core Tablet pre-installed with 9.7 Inch Retina Screen with 2048*1536 resolution,RAM 2GB and ROM 32GB.
Specifications
Onda V989 Octa Core Tablet Features:
OS: Android 4.4.2
CPU: Allwinner Ultra Octa Core A80T ARM big.LITTLE CPU
GPU: Imagination Power VR G6230 (64 Core)
RAM 2GB,DDR3L
Storage 32GB
Bluetooth: Build in
Shell Material Metal
Screen: Capacitive Touchscreen, 2048*1536 High-resolution Screen
Size: 9.7 inch
Resolution: 2048*1536 Pixels
Visible Angle: 178°
Screen PPI: 264
Display: Retina IPS Screen
Daul Camera:Front 2.0 Megapixels,Back 8.0 Megapixels Auto Foucus (OV Camera)
Onda V989 Octa Core Tablet PC Details:
Gravity Sensor Yes
Skype Yes
Multi-Touch Yes, 10 points touch
OTG: Yes
USB: USB 3.0
Play Store: Yes, built in
Extend Card Support TF card up to 128GB extended
Email and Browser: Yes, built in
WIFI: Yes, 802.11 b/g/n
Earphone Interface 3.5mm
Video: 4K HD Videp Play with formats of MP4/3GP/3G2/RM/RMVB/ASF/FLAC/APE/MOV etc.
Music MP3/WMA/WAV/APE/AAC/FLAC/OGG
Ebook UMD, TXT, PDF, HTML, RTF, FB2…
Work Time: Up to 8~10 hours
Battery : 8000 mAh
Here is my first Antutu score as soon as I took it out of the box and laid down an updated firmware. This is by far the highest score that I have seen.
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I am in the process of exploring the device and getting used to it. It is full of bugs at this point and doesn't run as smooth as I'd like. It's still a great deal for $200. It took about 2 weeks to arrive. You can get one online by just googling onda v989. I doubt I am allowed to place a link, feel free to look it up. You can request it in English. Unfortunately, you need to update the firmware as soon as you get it and the firmware is in Chinese. It took a little experimentation to figure out how to change it to English, but once I figured it out, I was off to the races.
Some problems I have had: The battery runs down pretty quick. I believe they are still tuning the driver set for the Bit/Little processor. There's just something off about the battery. It is falsely reporting the top consumer as "Cell Standby" which I found out is just a bug in the code and its not actually cell standby. I would assume its the screen that is taking up all the juice.
I have also had problems with charging - with some of the firmware I have used it reboots while it is charging every 10 minutes or so. I haven't really had time to figure out the root of this problem, but I have tried a full factory reset to try to get this thing stable. Still no luck.
There always appears to be some Chinese characters on the screen even though I switched to english. I would assume that the Chinese characters are due to Chinese versions of applications installed and I have since replaced those apps with the english version. I have worked around this mostly. I would love there to be an English version of the rom.
Please use this post to discuss this beastly device and hopefully get some excitement around it to develop some English ROMS

I was just looking to see the highest antutu scores are coming in and I am shocked that this is significantly higher than the highest I have found. The top I have seen is around 42k! This thing blows that away. I just ran it again thinking that it was some kind of a fluke and sure enough, 63k again!

hey ,,i made a review video about this tablet, Onda v989, share with you .
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Mr0bGPY8nfE

I just bought the tablet 2. Because of the amazing score.. I got 64000... The multi core is good but single core is bad.. If you but it on fight option... The batteries decent
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Chuwi Hi8 review: high performance at cheap price

With a tight budget of around $100 and a need of a good tablet for use, you may think about Chuwi Hi8 as a good choice. At a reasonable price, Chuwi offers users a 2GB RAM 32GB ROM, 1920 x 1200 pixel screen dual booting system tablet. This review will provide a close look at Hi8 to see why it is a worth buying item. The review is supported by Sam from Gearbest.com.
What’s in the box?
1* Tablet
1* Charger
1* USB Cable
1* OTG Cable
1* Earphone
1* User Manual
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Hardware
Chuwi Hi8 relies on a quad-core Intel Atom Z3736F clocked at up to 2.16Ghz and a 7th-gen Intel HD GPU to run these operating systems and their respective apps. For multitasking, the tablet comes with 2GB of RAM (which are detected as such in Windows 8.1 with Bing, but only seen as 1.87GB on Android). As far as storage is concerned, Win8.1 will show 14GB of ROM, out of the 32GB featured by the tablet, and 6.78GB in Android. That surely doesn’t sound like much, but microSD cards of up to 64GB can be used to expand that.
For an 8-inch display, Chuwi Hi8 has a pretty impressive resolution, especially considering the price. A 1920×1200 IPS MagicColor Panel was used, and the pixel density of 283PPI should make everything look crystal clear.
To stay connected, this tablet relies on Wi-Fi and Bluetooth antennas, as well as USB OTG. In fact, an USB OTG cable is provided in the box, along with the charger and the data cable. The 4,000mAh battery shouldn’t take long to charge, provided that the charger is rated at 5V/2A. According to the manufacturer, that capacity should be just enough for up to 5 hours of video playback. In any case, it wouldn’t be such a bad idea to carry a power bank with you, while on the go.
Windows
At the time of this review the tablet ships with Windows 8.1 Bing and includes one free year of Office 365. What’s not certain is once Windows 10 is released will Chuwi start to ship them out with Windows 10 and will office still be included?
Like all 32GB dual boots you have limited space, Windows has just 10GB of free storage so once the Windows updates start rolling and then the upgrade to Windows 10 you’ll likely to have much less than this. This is why I personally think all dual boots should have at least 64GB eMMC’s for storage.
Performance in Windows is fine, Windows, apps, folders all load up quickly, the tablet boots up quick and IE11 is as fluid as it ever is. The only degraded performance from the slower eMMC drive is large application install times and loading. It’s a bit slower than usual from an eMMC.
Android
The Chuwi Hi8 comes with Android 4.4.4 stock and Play Store is working out of the box. There are some bloatware applications, but all of them can be removed bar one, the Chuwi App store. You’ll to root the tablet in order to remove it.
The rom is quick and I encountered no slow down or stutters. You have a small 6.67GB free user space on the internal storage. Not much at all to play with once you start to download large games.
Switching Operating System
Windows and Android side by side, it’s just a matter of touching the Android icon in Windows and you’ll boot over to Android. The same goes for Android, just select Windows from the drop down menu. The system will reset and then boot over to the other OS. If you shut down in Android, it will boot in Android.. same for Windows. If you want to choose which OS on boot, you can hold volume key down and press power to start.
Benchmarks
The Chuwi Hi8 get 33950 scores at Antutu benchmark, It is amazing result in price.
The Chuwi Hi8 is definitely not the most powerful device out there, but it’s really cheap and it actually offers rather solid specifications. If you’re interested in the dual boot aspect, then this is one of the few such offerings you’ll find in the market. Either way, you can purchase the Chuwi Hi8 from GearBest now for $99.99 and get free ship world wide.
Source: ChinaReview.mobi

Bad experience
I have bought chuwi hi8 via DealExtreme at a very hugh price 109€ and it is the worst tablet i ever tried. The machive overheats all the time. If you restore windows you lose the O.S. swaping app. Youtube on android is limited to 720p. The ambedded video on android crashes 40% of the time. And the Multi user options on android does not exist.
If you brighten the screen on windows via energy saving, windows crashes all the time and becomes unusable, The audio works via WDM compatibility.
See why i write this post on my videos:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKd-rPahPHo
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRp7Fgyim9k
And finally the RMA is very difficult.

mine is came with already windows 10. charging is faster when you turn off the tablet. have excel word etc on mobile version. so far its ok. didnt have many problem.

ariefbudianto said:
mine is came with already windows 10. charging is faster when you turn off the tablet. have excel word etc on mobile version. so far its ok. didnt have many problem.
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How is tablet holding so far? I was thinking about getting it but I'm unsure because of seeing mixed reviews.