Android 3.0 is here!

 

New UI designed from the ground up for tablets

Android 3.0 is a new version of the Android platform that is specifically optimized for devices with larger screen sizes, particularly tablets. It introduces a brand new, truly virtual and “holographic” UI design, as well as an elegant, content-focused interaction model.

 Android 3.0 builds on the things people love most about Android — refined multitasking, rich notifications, Home screen customization, widgets, and more — and transforms them with a vibrant, 3D experience and deeper interactivity, making them familiar but even better than before.
The new UI brings fresh paradigms for interaction, navigation, and customization and makes them available to all applications — even those built for earlier versions of the platform. Applications written for Android 3.0 are able to use an extended set of UI objects, powerful graphics, and media capabilities to engage users in new ways.

System Bar, for global status and notifications

Across the system and in all applications, users have quick access to notifications, system status, and soft navigation buttons in a System Bar, available at the bottom of the screen. The System Bar is always present and is a key touchpoint for users, but in a new "lights out mode" can also be dimmed for full-screen viewing, such as for videos.

Action Bar, for application control

In every application, users have access to contextual options, navigation, widgets, or other types of content in an Action Bar, displayed at the top of the screen. The Action Bar is always present when an application is in use, although its content, theme, and other properties are managed by the application rather than the system. The Action Bar is another key touchpoint for users, especially with action items and an overflow dropdown menu, which users frequently access in a similar manner in most applications

Customizable Home screens

Five customizable Home screens give users instant access to all parts of the system from any context. Each screen offers a large grid that maintains spatial arrangement in all orientations. Users can select and manipulate Home screen widgets, app shortcuts, and wallpapers using a dedicated visual layout mode. Visual cues and drop shadows improve visibility when adjusting the layout of shortcuts and widgets. Each Home screen also offers a familiar launcher for access to all installed applications, as well as a Search box for universal search of apps, contacts, media files, web content, and more.

Recent Apps, for easy visual multitasking

Multitasking is a key strength of Android and it is central to the Android 3.0 experience. As users launch applications to handle various tasks, they can use the Recent Apps list in the System Bar to see the tasks underway and quickly jump from one application context to another. To help users rapidly identify the task associated with each app, the list shows a snapshot of its actual state when the user last viewed it.

Redesigned keyboard

The Android soft keyboard is redesigned to make entering text fast and accurate on larger screen sizes. The keys are reshaped and repositioned for improved targeting, and new keys have been added, such as a Tab key, to provide richer and more efficient text input. Users can touch-hold keys to access menus of special characters and switch text/voice input modes from a button in the System Bar.

Improved text selection, copy and paste

When entering or viewing text, a new UI lets users quickly select a word by press-hold and then adjust the selection area as needed by dragging a set of bounding arrows to new positions. Users can then select an action from the Action Bar, such as copy to the clipboard, share, paste, web search, or find.

New connectivity options

Android 3.0 includes new connectivity features that add versatility and convenience for users. Built-in support for Media/Picture Transfer Protocol lets users instantly sync media files with a USB-connected camera or desktop computer, without needing to mount a USB mass-storage device. Users can also connect full keyboards over either USB or Bluetooth, for a familiar text-input environment. For improved wi-fi connectivity, a new combo scan reduces scan times across bands and filters. New support for Bluetooth tethering means that more types of devices can share the network connection of an Android-powered device.

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Motorola P793 Universal USB Portable Power Pack

PhoneArena reviews the Motorola P793 Universal USB Portable Power Pack. This power pack is compatible with all microUSB based devices, and the USBA port works with data cables used for charging.

Technical Details

• Connectors: MicroUSB input, micro-USB and USB output
• Weight: <100 grams
• Dimensions: 110mm x 55mm x 10mm
• Charging Simultaneous
• Output: 550mA/5V output

The Motorola P793 Universal Dual-Charging Portable Power Pack is really what you should expect of a mobile juicer — a slim device capable of delivering 1420mAh worth of extra charge

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The Rolando 2 For Iphone

While Rolando 2 has only been out for a few days, an official review of the game seems to be more a formality than a necessity for much of our audience. It seems clear that fans of the original title scooped up the new release the moment it arrived, and the early response has been overwhelmingly positive.
The strength of the originalRolando title was clear. It was one of the first original iPhone-native platformers designed specifically for touch and tilt controls. Rather than mapping existing controls to some strange virtual D-Pad equivalent, Handcircus sat down and imagined how a true iPhone-platformer might play, and… they did it with style.



The music, art, and humor throughout the original production were really amazing. From our original Rolandoreview:

The most striking part of the game, however, is the level of polish and production of the entire title. The style, music, and humor that is delivered adds as much to the experience as does the gameplay. The Rolandos will frequently address you at the beginning of each level to progress the plot, and you will genuinely feel bad when one gets killed.

Rolando 2 takes all that was great from the original and expanded on it, making it bigger, better, and Rolando-ier. The same charming art style is preserved while adding a modern flare with some 3D level-effects. Mr. Scruff returns to provide a wonderful soundtrack that is also available for individual purchase via iTunes. The game offers larger levels and expands on the individual Rolando characterization while introducing new Rolandos throughout the title. The overall package results in an amazing experience that rivals franchises on other platforms.
Rolando 2 also adds a number of new elements to the gameplay with the introduction of underwater scenes, vehicles, new weapons and new Rolando skills. Weapons include the bow/arrows, laser beams and the all powerful "boom finger". Levels are larger, and in many instances, you have to coordinate a large squad of Rolandos to successfully navigate each level.


Based on our impressions, the gameplay of Rolando 2 seems slightly easier than the original. As best as we can remember, there appear to be the fewer purely dexterity-based levels which required avoiding a number of enemies while navigating around treacherous levels. Understandably, these levels could cause some frustration for more casual players, so we suspect this shift was intentional. Simon Oliver had told us at WWDC that other design changes had been made to make it more accessible to casual players. This includes the ability to choose to a number of different levels at any given time as well as the ability to skip particularly frustrating levels.
While there are puzzle elements to the game, it'd be hard to call this game (or the original) a real puzzler. It's unlikely you'll find yourself stuck not knowing exactly what to do next, as most level solutions are pretty straightforward. The long term joy of the game does not come in the difficulty of the levels, but in your ability to navigate them completely and speedily.


Ngmoco has integrated their Plus+ network into Rolando 2 which offers global leaderboards as well as a nice new system to challenge your friends. I've always been of the opinion that online components to games are what make them the most interesting, and this online head-to-head competition adds a lot of long term value to the game. In addition, Ngmoco also announced in March that Rolando 2 will receive up to 20 more levels in subsequent free updates, much like the original.
In terms of negatives to the sequel, there are very few objective ones. There have been reports of Rolandos getting stuck in certain parts of the level requiring a level restart. While a few other minor bugs reported here and there, nothing that greatly impacted gameplay. As in the original, there can still be some control-system frustration with the Spikey Commando when navigating sideways and upside down, though, again, less-so in this sequel.
All in all, we are really impressed with Rolando 2 which does justice to one of the few classic iPhone originals. Like the original, the art, style and music come together in a wonderfully immersive package. And with the addition of Plus+, you'll find yourself working to perfect your scores on individual levels in order to challenge your friends.

Game Details Name: Rolando 2 (v1.0) Price: $9.99 [Buy] Developer: Ngmoco Size: 56.1 MB Device: Tested on iPhone 3G Rolando 2 offers a really well rounded iPhone platformer experience from music to art to controls. Fans of the original will be particularly pleased with the upgrades to the franchise which still retains much of the feel of the original. The sequel comes highly recommended to both old fans and newcomers.

Platform Puzzler 'Toki Tori' Finally Arrives For Iphone

Two Tribes' long awaited iPhone version of Toki Tori [$4.99] has finally arrived in the App Store tonight. The game was originally released for the Gameboy Color back in 2001 and has since been updated for the Wii and now the iPhone (published by Chillingo).


Toki Tori is a puzzle platformer in which you control the actions of a cute chick across 80 levels. The goal of each level is for Toki Tori to free his siblings who have been mysteriously kidnapped. Each level has a number of eggs that much be rescued and a certain inventory of tools to accomplish that task. The levels consist of a side-scrolling platformed environment with ladders, obstacles and enemies. Solving a level involves finding a way to collect all the eggs without getting stuck or killed by an enemy. Judicious use of your special tools is the only way to succeed.
Tools come in a variety of shapes and sizes including: a telewarp, bridge builder, freeze-o-matic and more. You are only given a subset of tools and a limited number of each to solve the levels and you will find yourself starting them over to get it right.
The game is beautifully animated and offers a wonderfully polished experience. I found the controls to be very well adapted to the iPhone touch-screen. Simply tapping on a location will move Toki Tori to that spot. The final version's controls have seen significant improvements in sensitivity over the early beta version we looked at in February. In the end, the controls stay out of your way and let you focus on the game itself.
In the past, I've criticized iPhone puzzle games for being too easy and too short. Balancing level gameplay is an art and Toki Tori clearly benefits from being a long established game. While I haven't yet completed the 80 included levels, I found the difficulty ramped up nicely and provided some particularly imaginative challenges. Unlike some games the solutions to the more advanced levels weren't always immediately obvious which make for a much more enjoyable and rewarding experience.
This gameplay video shows two levels: an easy and a more difficult one.

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The game is divided into four distinct worlds. Once the normal levels in a world are complete, you may proceed to the next world. Meanwhile, a number of "hard" levels from the completed world are also unlocked and can be played at any time.
Overall, Toki Tori is a wonderfully challenging puzzle game that has been very well adapted to the iPhone and comes highly recommended.
App Store Link: Toki Tori, $4.99

Top Iphone Game | 'Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor'

Tiger Style's first entry into the iPhone market kicks off with this very interesting game description:

You are a spider. One afternoon, you discover an abandoned mansion. Where is the family who lived here? What happened, and why did they leave? Search for clues as you adventure from room to room on the hunt for your next meal.

And the game is as unique as it sounds. Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor is a beautifully created action (adventure?) game that places you in the role of a spider who must spin webs in order capture enough food to make it to the next level. Use up too much silk between meals and you won't survive.


Gameplay screenshot from MidianGTX
As a spider, you are able to crawl across objects, jump great lengths and lay down silk to weave your web. Spinning a web simply requires you to create closed geometric shapes using your silk. Tapping on the spider toggles silk production while swiping on the spider causes it to jump. Finally, crawling is invoked by simply tapping on the screen. All in all, the controls work incredibly well and makes it feel like a natural iPhone game.
The game comes with 28 beautifully hand drawn levels that walk you through Bryce Manor. Secret areas can be discovered and an underlying mystery ties the game together. The storyline, however, is simply a bonus to an immersive puzzle/action game, and I'll admit I haven't myself discovered the secret of Bryce Manor. The gameplay, itself, will keep you occupied as you strategically manage your silk to capture your next meals.
Different bugs require different strategies to capture and the 28 levels in story mode should keep you occupied for some time. Beyond Story mode, there are 3 additional modes: Feeding Frenzy (race against time), Precision (less Silk to work with), and Hunger Mode (Keep eating or die).
Here's our gameplay video:

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Our forum members are loving this game and so are we. Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor is a lovely original iPhone game that we highly recommend.App Store Link: Spider: The Secret of Bryce Manor, $2.99 

Nokia E7 Reviews

MobileBurn reviews the Nokia E7, a Symbian^3 powered smartphone that features a full QWERTY keyboard, a large 4-inch display, and even an 8 megapixel camera with 720p HD video capability -- though without auto-focus.

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Nokia E72 - hands-on @ CTIA

Here’s an hands-on video of the Nokia E72 at the CTIA. The Nokia E72 comes to succees the E71. The smartphone boasts some nice features, such as a 5-megapixel camera, 3.5mm jack and fast 10.2Mbps HSDPA. It also has a compass and a new messaging application.

                        

Nokia Astound Hands-on

PhoneArena presents a video hands-on with the Nokia Astound (Nokia C7). The Nokia C7 Astound is a powerful combination of internet, video, photos, music, maps with Symbian^3 operating system. With a large 3.5″ AMOLED capacitive touch screen supporting pinch to zoom, social networking integration, a 8 megapixel Full Focus camera with dual LED flash, shooting 720p HD video, NFC, On Demand Web TV and A-GPS, you can create, discover and share a world of creativity. Additionally, for the software developers, the device includes Qt 4.7.2, Java MIDP 2.1, Bluetooth 3.0 and Flash Lite 4.0.

The Nokia C7 Astound brings also compatibility with popular internet video formats and desktop Flash. Nokia has released a customizable open source Web TV app template for content providers to mobilize their existing Web TV services and deploy them on Nokia Symbian^3 devices. The template has been created and used in a collaboration with dozens of globally acclaimed broadcasters.

                      
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iPhone App Review: Angry Birds Rio

Heres a review of the Angry Birds Rio app that got released for the iPhone / iPad a few days ago. Head over to the next page to view the review. Enjoy!

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Sony Ericsson XPERIA Neo

The Sony Ericsson Xperia neo takes Android 2.3 Gingerbread mainstream, with its 3.7″ 480x854 pixels screen, utilizing the Mobile BRAVIA Engine for enhanced sharpness and contrast when watching multimedia. The Sony Ericsson Xperia neo will come with support for HD video playback, HDMI-out port, an Exmor R sensor for the 8MP camera with LED flash. It is powered by a second generation 1GHz Snapdragon processor, so you can rest assured performance won’t be an issue here.

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Review: Plantronics Voyager PRO+ Bluetooth handsfree

The PhoneArena crew reviews the Plantronics Voyager PRO+ Bluetooth handsfree. You can find the video review after the break.

In a direct follow up to its Voyager PRO model from last year, Plantronics is at it again with its similar looking Voyager PRO+ Bluetooth headset. Although we didn’t particularly find its predecessor to be enticing to warrant a worthy recommendation, hopefully this year’s model makes some improvements to deem it a worthy successor.

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Android app: Can Knockdown 2 – Review

 

The most addicting title of 2010 strikes back with new astonishing levels and even more precise sniper action! Once again your aiming skills will be put to test but this time more challenges await! Can Knockdown 2 is the ultimate sequel you’ve been wishing for -- 3 amazing and rewarding game modes which will keep you playing all night long, high-resolution eye-catching gorgeous 3D graphics, full Open Feint support, true to life physics, realistic sounds and so much more!

Fight against your own weaknesses while aiming and throwing balls at piles of cans in the improved and polished all time classic Can Knockdown! Prove your accuracy by destroying popping-up moving targets and fight against time in the new “hit-the-target” mode! Show off your skills and impress your friends while collecting bonuses and knocking down cans moving on a conveyor! Can Knockdown 2 is like three top-notch games in one -- it will keep you, your family and friends hooked for months to come! Get this new iDreams title now and lose yourself in a world of addictive gameplay, amazing physics and global competition! Definitely a must have in your games collection!

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Specification, Reviews, Prices of HP G42-370TU

HP G42-370TU




























Well i was looking for a Laptop which is not much expensive but it should high specify so i looked at HP G42- with  intel core i5 processor which has 3mb cacher with 2.53 GHZ this machines rocks, aswell as ram is 2GB DDR3 means 4 gb,, storage disk is pretty good 500gb, screen display size is 14.0 not bad including intel graphics card, wifi, lan, blutooth, dvd writer and 1 year warranty in only 56,500 only. guys hurry up and got this machine as fast as you can.

Specification, Reviews, Prices of HP G42-370TU
Processor:-               Intel® Core™ i5-45  Processor (3M Cache, 2.53 GHz)
RAM:-                       2 GB DDR3, 
Hard Disk:-              500 GB Hard Drive 7200, DVD Writer:-              Lightscribe Super Multi DVD Writer (+/-R +/-RW) with Double Layer support,Screen Display:-      14.0" High-Definition LED HP BrightView Widescreen Display (1366 x 768),Graphics Card:-         Standard Intel^®  HD Graphics, 
Network:-                  5-in-1 Digital Media Reader, Lan, WI-FI, 
                                  Blue Tooth, Camera With Microphone, 
                                  3 USB 2.0 Ports, HDMI, Altec Lansing® speakers,
                                  DOS w/o OS, 1 Year Warranty.
                                     
                                Prices in Pakistani currency Rs. 56,500/-