Apple, Samsung go head to head in patent litigation again

News:  Apple and Samsung return to a California court this week for another round in the blockbuster patent trial between the two biggest smartphone makers.

A jury trial opens Tuesday to reconsider damages awarded last year in the case stemming fromApple's allegation that its South Korean rival illegally copied technology from the iPhone and iPad.

The new trial became necessary after a judge cut some $450 million from a damage award of more than $1 billion to be paid by Samsung.

Judge Lucy Koh, in her ruling in March, affirmed the remainder of the award, amounting to $598.9 million. But a new trial must be held to reconsider some of the allegations.

Apple accused its rival of massive and willful copying of its designs and technology for smartphones and tablets and won the landmark case in a jury decision in August 2012. But the case has been on hold pending multiple appeals.

The California case is among several pending in courts and administrative agencies around the world between the two electronics giants, each of which accuses the other of infringing on its patents.

After years of following and refining the iPhone's pioneering innovations a strategy that resulted in bitter patent battles with Apple Samsung has dethroned its California-based rival to become the world's top smartphone maker.

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Elop as Microsoft CEO may extend Office platforms; shut down Bing, Xbox: Report

News:  Nokia's former CEO, Stephen Elop, who according to recent reports is also in the running for the CEO position at Microsoft, might bring about a major change in the Redmond giant's strategy by bringing Office to more platforms, and shutting down the Bing search engine and Xbox gaming device unit, if given a chance to head the company, according to a new report.
 
Elop would offer Microsoft's popular Office apps such as Word, Excel and PowerPoint on other smartphone and tablet platforms, including Android and iOS, according to a report by Bloomberg that cites three people with knowledge of Elop's 'thinking' as the sources of this information.
 
It's worth pointing out that Microsoft currently offers the Office apps on Android and iOS smartphones with limited functionality and only to users who subscribe to its Office 365 service. It's not available for tablets other than the ones that run Windows, as Microsoft feels that Office is a USP of Windows-powered hardware including the Surface tablets that it makes.
 
The report further mentions that Elop would be open to selling or shutting down major business segments to focus on select products that are profitable. It cites the same people to elaborate that the former Nokia CEO could think about shutting down Microsoft's Bing search engine, and even consider selling businesses such as the Xbox if Elop feels that they were not very crucial for the company.

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Tokyoflash Kisai Console gets a wooden makeover, retains futuristic watchface

News: Somebody at Tokyoflash HQ probably decided that 2013 is the year for wooden redesigns of its old tricky timepieces. A more natural version of its 2011 Kisai Console watch is the latest in a string of makeovers, which includes the Rogue SR2, Stencil, Zone and Maru. Like the re-releases before it, the new Kisai Console retains the original device's watchface that looks like the interface of a sci-fi-esque computer or control panel. The only difference is that its steel case and strap have been replaced by a handcrafted sandalwood bracelet in either red (with green LEDs) or very dark brown (with green or blue watchfaces). Those inclined to wear one of the migraine-inducing watches -- the video after the break sheds light on how it works, though -- can get one now from Tokyoflash for a launch price of $109 until November 14th.

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Facebook joins the GSM Association to stay in sync with carriers

News: Facebook has a vested interest in the phone world between its hundreds of millions of mobile users and the Home interface. It's only fitting, then, that the social network has just joined the GSM Association. The company tells FierceWirelessthat it wants to play an "active role" in the GSMA as an associate member. The move should help Facebook both maintain its cozy relationships with carriers and understand their concerns. Membership could also be useful for Facebook's attempts to democratize internet access through Internet.org -- when it's already enlisting the help of wireless providers, a formal alliance with those networks is only logical.
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Lenovo's Vibe Z unveiled with Snapdragon 800, dual-SIM tray and Samsung-inspired flip cover

News: Lenovo's been using a lot of MediaTek chipsets for its phones of late, but don't worry, it hasn't forgotten to share some love with Qualcomm. What we have here is the Vibe Z aka K910, which is a Snapdragon 800 cousin of the MT6589T-poweredVibe X, but with the same anti-fingerprint finish on the back. By comparison, the former is bigger and 1mm thicker (at 7.9mm), but it does pack a 5.5-inch full HD IPS display, a dual-SIM tray, a 13-megapixel f/1.8 main camera (with dual-LED flash) and a 5-megapixel wide-angle front imager. For the Sony IMX135-powered main camera, Lenovo says it's capable of shooting up to 10 stills per half second, plus its proprietary low-light algorithm apparently produces notably brighter pictures with effective noise reduction. We'll believe it when we see it.

While no battery size is mentioned just yet, Lenovo claims a lab-tested standby time of 278.5 hours for the WCDMA + GSM model. There will also be a CDMA2000 + GSM model for China Telecom users, as well as an LTE + GSM flavor for the international market. Interestingly, the company is offering an S View Cover-like flip case for the Vibe Z, but it comes with the added trackpad that lets you receive or reject calls in the usual spot, instead of having to poke inside the window. We doubt Samsung is going to be happy about this, though LG, Pantech and some others have borrowed this idea before.

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LG G Pad 8.3 review: well-designed, but priced too high

News: LG tries. It tries for US relevance, but the company's product offerings -- usually its smartphones -- consistently lack the je ne sais quoi necessary to succeed. The G Pad, an 8.3-inch Android tablet that recently debuted at IFA 2013, could break that dry spell, becoming the first serious competitor to the iPad mini's styling and the first high-profile LG tablet. Is it filled with bleeding-edge specs? No, not really. LG opted to imbue the G Pad with a Snapdragon 600 heart -- a trade-off made in the interest of better battery life and less overheating. The tablet also arrives with a 1,920 x 1,200 IPS panel, giving it an immediate leg up: 1080p resolution in an 8-inch form factor. It's slim, attractive, well-built and it costs $350. Is that a low enough price of entry to merit a buy? And can LG start to inspire consumer confidence with its Android portfolio? 

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HTC: Android 4.4 KitKat coming to the One within 90 days, Google Play edition within 15 days

News:Now that we know which of Google's Nexus devices will be eligible for an update toAndroid 4.4 KitKat, other manufacturers are starting to speak up about their rollout plans as well. Jason Mackenzie, president of HTC America, confirmed to us in an interview that the company is going to aggressively push out the latest version of Android to the HTC One. The Google Play edition will be updated within the next 15 days, the Developer edition and unlocked versions will get it within 30 days, and the remaining SKUs in North America (including all carrier variants) will have it in 90 days or less. With the exception of the Google Play edition, HTC plans to keep its signature Sense UI at version 5.5 (which has been available on global devices running Android 4.3); and although Mackenzie couldn't go into details on how the new KitKat features will be implented in Sense, we expect to see plenty of them make an appearance in the update in some way.

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Android 4.4 KitKat lets you say 'OK Google' to activate touchless search

                                  

News:Okay Google." Those Touchless Controls aren't just for the Moto X anymore -- they're now part and parcel of the Nexus 5. With today's unveiling of Google's (terribly leaked) Nexus 5, we're getting a first look at Android 4.4 KitKat on the handset, and that OS update comes with some significant tweaks to Search and Now. For starters, Nexus 5 users will have the ability to set hot keywords as a means of activating or "waking up" Now voice search. So, presumably, this means you'll be able to link any word you'd like to start barking voice commands at Now. Just don't be surprised if Now talks back to you: KitKat also apparently allows for a dialogue of sorts between users and the handset to refine search queries. This could be especially useful when directing Now to access contacts by first name. For example, saying "Text Jennifer" could result in it asking you to specify, "Which Jennifer?" It's smart control made smarter.

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Avoid Unwanted calls and SMS by Phone Warrior

Hindi News: नई दिल्ली। महेश अग्रवाल के पास ऑफिस की एक मीटिंग के दौरान फोन पर मैसेज आया, अगर आपको अपना मोटापा घटाना है, वजन बढ़ाना है, हाइट बढ़ानी है तो इस नंबर पर संपर्क करें। कुछ ही देर बात एक और मैसेज आया, दिल्ली-एनसीआर में 2बीएचके, 3बीएचके फ्लैट खरीदें। इसके बाद एक और एसएमएस-सस्ती प्रीमियम दर पर जीवन बीमा कराएं। मैसेज से काम नहीं बना तो एक घंटे बाद कॉल कर एक महिला ने भी यही सवाल पुछा। ये सब उस मोबाइल नंबर पर हुआ जिसपर 'डु नॉट डिस्टर्ब' (डीएनडी) सेवा चालू थी।

ये घटना केवल महेश के साथ ही नहीं बल्कि अधिकांश भारतीय मोबाइल उपभोक्ताओं के साथ घटती है। ऐसे करीब 15 मैसेज और कई फोन कॉल्स प्रति दिन परेशान करते ही हैं। त्योहारों में तो टेली मार्केटिंग कंपनियां सामान्य दिनों के मुकाबले ज्यादा एसएमएस और कॉल करती हैं। उपाय क्या है? फोन तो बंद कर नहीं सकते।

फिलहाल भारत में स्मार्टफोन का इस्तेमाल बढ़-चढ़ कर किया जा रहा है। एंड्रॉयड, विंडो फोन की बाजार में भरमार भी है। इसका तोड़ मोबाइल एप्लीकेशन कंपनी 'फोन वॉरियर' ने निकाला है। फोन वॉरियर का स्मार्टफोन एप्प को एंड्रॉयड, ब्लैकबेरी और नोकिया फोन पर डाउनलोड किया जा सकता है।

इसे डाउनलोड करने के बाद आपका फोन अनचाही कॉल और एसएमएस से बच सकता है। साथ ही यह कॉलर की आइडेंटिटी (कॉल करने वाला कौन है) भी यूजर को बता देता है, भले ही उसका नंबर मोबाइल फोन बुक में सेव न हो। इस नए एप्लीकेशन के जरिए यूजर न केवल किसी अनचाहे नंबर से आने वाली कॉल्स को ब्लॉक कर सकता है, बल्कि ऐसे एसएमएस को भी स्पैम कैटेगरी में भेज कर ब्लॉक कर सकता है। अब तक दुनिया भर में फोन वॉरियर के 10 लाख यूजर्स ने डाउनलोड किया है और यह 2.2 करोड़ स्पैम कॉल्स और मैसेज ब्लॉक कर चुका है। यह एप्लीकेशन मुफ्त है यानी आप मुफ्त में इन अनचाही मोबाइल फोन की घंटियों से छुटकारा पा सकते हैं।

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Xolo launches Q900

                         

Hindi News: बजट स्मार्टफोन की रेस में सैमसंग और एलजी को टक्कर देने के लिए जोलो ने भी अपने हाथ-पैर मारने शुरू कर दिए हैं। हाल ही में जोलो ने क्वाडकोर स्मार्टफोन रेंज में बढ़ोत्तरी करते हुए जोलो क्यू 900 नाम से अपना नया फोन लॉंच किया है। 4.2 एंड्रायड जेलीबीन पर काम करने वाले जोलो क्यू 900 फोन की डिस्प्ले स्क्रीन 4.7 इंच की है जिसे करीब 12,990 रुपए कीमत के साथ मार्केट में उतारा गया है।

जोलो के इस नए स्मार्टफोन में 1.2 गीगाहर्ट्ज प्रोसेसर, 1 जीबी रैम और 4जीबी इंटरनल मेमोरी जैसे फीचर्स उपलब्ध हैं। इंटरनल 4जीबी मेमोरी को एसडी कार्ड के सहायता से 32 जीबी तक बढ़ाया जा सकता है।

अन्य विशेषताओं का नाम लें तो जोलो क्यू 900 फोन में एलईडी फ्लैश वाले 8 मेगापिक्सल रियर कैमरा के साथ-साथ 2 मेगापिक्सल फ्रंट कैमरा भी मौजूद है। आप इस फोन से 3जी कॉंलिंग का आनंद भी उठा सकते हैं। एक बार चार्ज करने के बाद आप इस फोन से 18 घंटे तक लगातार गाने सुन सकते हैं और 5 घंटे तक जोलो क्यू 900 में आप वीडियो देखने का मजा ले सकते हैं।

निम्नलिखित बिंदुओं की सहायता से आप इस फोन की विशेषताओं को और अधिक आसानी से समझ सकते हैं-

1. 1.2 गीगाह‌र्ट्ज क्वाड कोर प्रोसेसर

2. 4.2 एंड्रायड जेलीबीन

3. 4.6 इंच वाली एचडी डिस्प्ले स्क्रीन

4. बीएसआई वाला 8 मेगपिक्सल रियर कैमरा

5. 32 जीबी मेमोरी

6. 1 जीबी रैम

7. 1800 एमएएच बैटरी

8. डुअल सिम (3जी+2जी)

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