Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world’s second largest cellphone maker, today unveiled the I7500, its first Android-powered mobile phone. With the launch, Samsung becomes the first company among the global top three mobile phone manufacturers to unveil an Android-powered phone.
“Samsung is among the earliest members of the Open Handset Alliance and has been actively moving forward to introduce the most innovative Android mobile phone,” said JK Shin, Executive Vice President and Head of Mobile Communication Division in Samsung Electronics. “With Samsung’s accumulated technology leadership in mobile phone industry and our consistent strategy to support every existing operating system, I believe that Samsung provides the better choices and benefits to our consumers” he added.
The I7500, a touch screen smartphone, offers a 5 megapixel camera and 7.2 Mbps HSDPA and WiFi connectivity, that gives users access to all of Google’s services.
Samsung said that the phone would be available in major European countries in June. No word on pricing.
Congrats to iPhone game developer Freeverse, who announced today that over the weekend they sold the millionth copy of their Flick Fishing game, making Flick Fishing the first paid application to reach the one million download milestone.
Flick Fishing allows iPhone and iPod touch users to take a virtual fishing trip with the flick of a wrist. The game uses the iPhone's accelerometer to recreate a casting motion, then a combination of bait choice and fishing skill helps players land the big fish.
The iPhone OS 3.0 update issued last week for Flick Fishing allows peer-to-peer networking for players to compare their catches while competing in a blackjack style fishing contest. In addition, in-app purchases of a new fishing location and new fish have been made by nearly 10 percent of users since the OS 3.0 update was issued.
"We couldn't be happier that so many people decided to put on their virtual fishing cap and give Flick Fishing a try," said Ian Lynch Smith, president and co-founder of Freeverse. "We're very proud that over one million players have discovered that Flick Fishing is a great way to enjoy summer fun on your iPhone without the pesky flies and mosquitoes."
The game can be purchased from iTunes for $.99 by clicking here.
Found under: Microsoft, WP7, Windows Phone 7, Update, , Microsoft did confirm at CES 2011 that an update is coming to its Windows Phone 7 mobile OS but failed to reveal when that specific update will be released. As WP7 users know this mobile platform is still young and needs a bunch of tweaks that would put it on par with iOS and Android.The update will bring among other things Copy and Paste faster apps and games start-up and better Windows Marketplace functionality but Redmond was still not ready to share with the crowds present at CERead MoreRead more in mobile format
Found under: HTC, Thunderbolt, Android, Google, Verizon, CES, LTE, 4G, HTC Thunderbolt the powerhouse of a phone that is headed straight to Verizons 4G LTE network is looking mighty fine. Unlike quite a few Android handsets announced at CES 2011 this sexy little vixen doesnt sport a dual core processor but that doesnt mean its a slouch. The hardware is almost the same as the HTC Desire HD so expect some kick ass performance hopefully they will get rid of all the shortcomings of the Desire HD.This being Verizons first LTE powered mobile device andRead MoreRead more in mobile format
Audience Announces the First Voice Processor to Optimize Mobile Speech Recognition Services
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Engineered to imitate the complex processing that occurs from the inner ear to the brain, EarSmart technology distinguishes and interprets sounds as people do naturally, to isolate and enhance the primary voice signal and filter out unwanted background noise. The result is clear communications, allowing mobile users to hear and be heard, nearly anywhere. Advancing on earlier Audience processors, the A1028 system-on-chip processor is further improving the mobile voice experience. It suppresses noise interference for speech recognition applications, including voice search, speech-to-text, voice commands, voice dialing, navigation, and more, to improve accuracy and performance.
The A1028 chip also offers processing capabilities to deliver call clarity by providing non-stationary noise suppression to block ambient sounds when using handheld speakerphone mode on mobile devices. As a result, mobile users can use handheld speakerphone capabilities wherever they go, and receive clear communications for video calling, voice memos, or to multi-task, continuing a phone conversation while accessing handset data features, from contact information to the mobile Web. With Audience's A1028 voice processor and EarSmart technology, mobile phones can now deliver a clear voice experience across more handset functions, in any environment.
"With the introduction of the A1028 processor, Audience is again advancing its leadership in auditory technology, and applying our voice processing expertise to improve the experience for mobile customers," said Peter Santos, president and chief executive officer, Audience. "We're continuing to innovate ways to support speech recognition services, while also bringing noise suppression and voice enhancement to other important modes on mobile handsets. The new capabilities offered by the A1028, demonstrate our commitment to provide the world's most intelligent voice processors to improve products that benefit our everyday lives."
"Several of the leading smartphones and advanced feature phones launched this year have placed an increasing importance on enhancing voice quality and supporting voice-enabled technologies," said Linley Gwennap, principal analyst of The Linley Group. "The voice processing capability offered by Audience is helping to drive this trend. Technology that can reduce the effect of noise in mobile environments is critical to improving the usability of voice-driven applications."
Handsets offering Audience's A1028 voice processor will be launching in the first half of 2011.
A1028 Key Features
- Powerful Processing: the A1028 chip includes a low-power, high-performance custom digital signal processor (DSP) core to provide industry-leading stationary and non-stationary noise suppression for transmit and receive, acoustic echo cancellation (AEC), and programmable voice equalization (VEQ) algorithms, and now provides noise suppression for handheld speakerphone mode and automatic speech recognition (ASR) applications.
- Customizable Features: the A1028 processor includes customizable voice quality tuning capabilities, a post-equalization filter for voice color tuning and to allow handset manufacturers to manage frequency response, and a multi-band compander (MBC) to improve audio quality and reduce distortion for end-users when receiving communication, or using the phone's speakerphone function.
- Easy Integration: Audience has also introduced a new graphical design tool, AuViD 1.0, to support the design and integration process with mobile equipment manufacturers. AuViD 1.0 provides visually-guided tools allowing handset manufacturers to easily tune and customize the audio features of their handset models. The A1028 chip is provided in a highly compact 2.7mm x 3.5mm, 40-pin WLCSP (0.5mm pitch) package that can fit any handset style or design to support all existing mobile phone architectures.
About Audience
Audience is a leading global provider of intelligent voice and audio processors for the mobile marketplace, based on pioneering work to reverse-engineer human hearing. The company's technology is redefining the mobile voice experience by enhancing call quality, and suppressing noise to enable clear communications in any environment and optimizing performance of speech-based applications. Audience technology is featured in mobile handsets from leading manufacturers in markets across Asia-Pacific, Europe and the U.S. The company was the Silver Winner in the 2008 Wall Street Journal "Technology Innovation Awards" and the Winner of the Semiconductor category. It was also selected as the Most Innovative True Mobile Start-Up for the "2008 GSMA Mobile Innovation Global Awards." Audience is one of 34 founding member companies of the Open Handset Alliance and the only one with advanced noise suppression technology. Investors in Audience include Vulcan Capital, New Enterprise Associates (NEA), Tallwood Venture Capital and VentureTech Alliance. The company is based in Mountain View, California. www.audience.com
Found under: RIM, BlackBerry, Tablet, PlayBook, , After Samsung announced the Galaxy Tab at IFA 2010 we now have one more important tablet in the wild RIMs first BlackBerry tablet the PlayBook which was made official at DevCon 2010. The BlackBerry PlayBook tablet is a 7-inch device meant to sweep us off our feet and forget all about the iPad. But heres the full specs and features list that will surely make you want to at least test this tablet when it comes out 7-inch LCD 1024 x 600 WSVGA capacitive touch screen with fuRead MoreRead more in mobile format
Congrats to iPhone game developer Freeverse, who announced today that over the weekend they sold the millionth copy of their Flick Fishing game, making Flick Fishing the first paid application to reach the one million download milestone.
Flick Fishing allows iPhone and iPod touch users to take a virtual fishing trip with the flick of a wrist. The game uses the iPhone's accelerometer to recreate a casting motion, then a combination of bait choice and fishing skill helps players land the big fish.
The iPhone OS 3.0 update issued last week for Flick Fishing allows peer-to-peer networking for players to compare their catches while competing in a blackjack style fishing contest. In addition, in-app purchases of a new fishing location and new fish have been made by nearly 10 percent of users since the OS 3.0 update was issued.
"We couldn't be happier that so many people decided to put on their virtual fishing cap and give Flick Fishing a try," said Ian Lynch Smith, president and co-founder of Freeverse. "We're very proud that over one million players have discovered that Flick Fishing is a great way to enjoy summer fun on your iPhone without the pesky flies and mosquitoes."
The game can be purchased from iTunes for $.99 by clicking here.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., the world’s second largest cellphone maker, today unveiled the I7500, its first Android-powered mobile phone. With the launch, Samsung becomes the first company among the global top three mobile phone manufacturers to unveil an Android-powered phone.
“Samsung is among the earliest members of the Open Handset Alliance and has been actively moving forward to introduce the most innovative Android mobile phone,” said JK Shin, Executive Vice President and Head of Mobile Communication Division in Samsung Electronics. “With Samsung’s accumulated technology leadership in mobile phone industry and our consistent strategy to support every existing operating system, I believe that Samsung provides the better choices and benefits to our consumers” he added.
The I7500, a touch screen smartphone, offers a 5 megapixel camera and 7.2 Mbps HSDPA and WiFi connectivity, that gives users access to all of Google’s services.
Samsung said that the phone would be available in major European countries in June. No word on pricing.