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The new gesture technology that could kill the touchscreen

Posted by on September 14, 2011 No comments

Qualcomm demos new tech
The new gesture technology that could kill the touchscreen

Qualcomm has demoed a new gesture system at its Innovation Qualcomm event in Istanbul. It allows the user to control an interface without even having to touch the phone or tablet’s screen, and could spell the end of the touchscreen as we know it.

In move that anyone who has complained about smudges on their phone or tablet would be proud of, the system, which was briefly demoed by CEO Paul Jacobs on stage at the event, uses ultrasound picked up by the device's microphone to work out where your hands are.

In the demo, the CEO waved his hand over the phone, flicking through a carousel of images.

Qualcomm has said that the new technology should be in phones and tablets by the end of next year.

The technology, which Qualcomm claims is the digital sixth sense, will be embedded into the company’s chips in the future.

The CEO also demoed a new Augmented Reality app that the company has been working on, which allows people in a video shop to watch a trailer of a movie just by pointing their phone at a DVD case.

Pocket-lint is at the event and will try and get more time and details on the new features shortly.

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The new gesture technology that could kill the touchscreen originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Wed, 14 Sep 2011 08:28:00 +0100

Quad Core Tablets Coming Before the End of 2011, According to Nvidia

Posted by on September 9, 2011 No comments

Nvidia’s CEO recently talked about quad ore tablets, confirming the release of the first model till the year end. Jen-Hsun Huang is the CEO in case and he confirmed to Forbes this approaching release of Android tablets with quad core processor, available this year.

Last we heard, Tegra 3 had some problems and it wasn’t able to deliver 5 times the performance of Tegra 2 as promised. Nvidia is in a hurry to release the quad core mobile CPU ahead of the rivals of Qualcomm, who will only hit the market with such products in 2012. Tegra 3 will be seen on some very hot tablet models, such as the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer 2, rumored for October but most likely delayed.

Qualcomm and Nvidia have been competing in the mobile field for a while now, with the experience on the side of the first company and the popularity on the side of the latter. As far as quad core smartphones are concerned, Nvidia was quite reserved and didn’t seem to offer us a timeline for such launches. Thus, we’re left with hoping for such releases in early 2012 at best…

The question here is why do we need quad core processors to run a light OS such as Android? Maybe to keep that chaotic multitasking from Android 3.0 in check?


Nvidia CEO Confirms Quad-core Android Tablets Coming By The End Of The Year

Posted by on September 8, 2011 1 comment

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In an interview with Forbes, NVIDIA’s CEO and president Jen-Hsun Huang confirmed rumors that Nvidia’s much hyped quad-core “Kal-El” Tegra 3 processor would indeed be running in tablets before the end of the year. Just like in the dual-core race, this will once again allow Nvidia to claim “firsties,” making them first on the market with a quad-core chipset. This should keep them ahead of rivals like Qualcomm who isn’t expected to deliver a similar quad-core processor until late this year or early next.

If you were one of those not swayed by current generation dual-core smartphones and waiting patiently for a quad-core this year, you may want to reconsider. Originally, Nvidia predicted they would have a quad-core phone in 2011 but Huang indicated there were only quad-core tablets in the works for this year. Sorry, guys. Who’s ready for a quad-core, Ice Cream Sandwich tablet!?

[Via BGR]

Meizu Also Preparing a Tablet? Will it copy the iPad?

Posted by on September 6, 2011 No comments

Meizu have long time eliminated the stigma of a company that copied the iPhone (among the first with a successful model actually) and are now into serious business, with a new appealing phone and… according to rumors, a tablet as well. The info leaked on the web after a patent application was made by Meizu.

This application was made public by the Chinese State Intellectual Property Office, revealing both a case accessory and the slate. This looks like a device with a full QWERTY keyboard, most likely Android as the OS (Honeycomb) and surely a dual core (at least) CPU. Last we heard, Jack Wong, the CEO of Meizu promised a glorious future for his company’s smartphones, including a quad core model, but no trace of tablet plans was seen so far.

If the company plays its cards right and reveals a products that resembles the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer even a bit and undercuts its price, it may have a chance. Otherwise… it’s just another failed product, like the Toshiba Thrive. How about launching this tablet with a quad core CPU? That would certainly rock the market!


Meizu Also Preparing a Tablet? Will it copy the iPad?

Posted by on September 6, 2011 No comments

Meizu have long time eliminated the stigma of a company that copied the iPhone (among the first with a successful model actually) and are now into serious business, with a new appealing phone and… according to rumors, a tablet as well. The info leaked on the web after a patent application was made by Meizu.

This application was made public by the Chinese State Intellectual Property Office, revealing both a case accessory and the slate. This looks like a device with a full QWERTY keyboard, most likely Android as the OS (Honeycomb) and surely a dual core (at least) CPU. Last we heard, Jack Wong, the CEO of Meizu promised a glorious future for his company’s smartphones, including a quad core model, but no trace of tablet plans was seen so far.

If the company plays its cards right and reveals a products that resembles the ASUS Eee Pad Transformer even a bit and undercuts its price, it may have a chance. Otherwise… it’s just another failed product, like the Toshiba Thrive. How about launching this tablet with a quad core CPU? That would certainly rock the market!


Sony Tablet S hands-on

Posted by on August 31, 2011 1 comment

IFA 2011: Designed to be different?
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They may be arriving at the Honeycomb tablet game a little late, but you can never underestimate a company like Sony. Howard Stringer, Sony president and CEO, took to the stage at IFA 2011 to kick off a run of new product launches saying that it’s “not who makes it first, but who makes it better”.

Apt words indeed for the first Honeycomb tablet we’ve seen for a while that feels a little different in the hand. Much of this comes down to design which is both distinctive and has a practical application.

The wedge-shaped design looks a little like a folded newspaper and it’s noticeably lighter in the hand than rival tablets at 598g. The idea is that holding it feels more comfortable because there is something to grip on to.

In practice that rings true, especially if you want to use it in portrait to read. With Sony’s Reader Store available to the Tablet S - along with the likes of the Amazon Kindle app - it serves well as a device for reading books or comics and the lighter weight is welcomed.

But on the other hand, the plastic finish might deter some. It quickly attracts fingerprints and unlike the luxurious feel of the metal you might find elsewhere, some might say that the Tablet S doesn’t feel as premium as other devices.?

A benefit of having that wedge shape is that once laid done on a desk or table, you get a better viewing angle and it’s easier to type. As a Sony agent pointed out, you don’t need a fancy case to help you get a good typing angle, no matter how magical it is.

The design is likely to be a love it or hate it point: you’ll either buy into it being distinctly different or you won’t. Having toted the Tablet S around on the showfloor, we quite like the feeling it gives you in the hand.

Honeycomb tablets are nothing new these days and Sony have, in our opinion, taken the right approach by leaving the interface mostly unfettered. There are a few tweaks here and there like the app menu, but landing on the homepage is very much a stock Honeycomb experience.?

Sony’s differentiation comes by sucking in the world around you, so the Tablet S goes beyond just offering you DNLA connectivity. Sony have created a collection of their own apps which are unique to the Tablet S (although we’re sure that they will find their way onto the internet blackmarket).?

These apps include the likes of Select App, which is designed to make it easier to find apps from Android Market, you’ll get a Reader app and you’ll get integration with other connected devices on your network. One application here is the idea of throwing your content onto your TV.

We’ve seen other DNLA apps that will let you send video connected devices, so it isn’t unique, but in the demos we’ve seen so far, it is a little more lavishly designed than other solutions.

The Tablet S will function as a universal remote control thanks to the inclusion of an IR transmitter, so you can tell it what devices you have and it will pull up the controls - it’s amazingly simple to set up new devices so you can have full control over your entertainment system, no matter who the original manufacturer was. If you have something obscure you can teach it the controls too.

There is another trump card that Sony is going to play with the Tablet S: keeping it in the family, we have PlayStation certification. Essentially, as we saw with the Xperia Play, this means that you’ll be able to access PlayStation classics for a little gaming on the tablet. The on-screen interface offers a great deal of customisation, so you can change the control layout to suit your needs.?

It’s nice to see something a little different from a design point of view and the hardware also delivers: the 1280 x 800 9.4-inch display looks sharp and at its core you have the power of the 1GHz Tegra 2 chipset, also in most other rival devices.

The design does mean that physical connectivity is on the light side - an SD card slot and Micro-USB are joined by a 3.5mm headphone jack, but you don’t get HDMI of any variety.

Wi-Fi and 3G versions will be available, with 16 or 32GB memory options. The Tablet S is set to land at the end of September, with a €479 price tag. We overheard a Sony rep saying it would be hitting Sony.co.uk for ?399, but this price isn't confirmed.

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Sony Tablet S hands-on originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Wed, 31 Aug 2011 18:56:44 +0100

Tim Cook: Apple not going to change

Posted by on August 25, 2011 No comments

Email to staff leaked
Tim Cook: Apple not going to change

Tim Cook, Apple's new CEO now that Steve Jobs has officially passed on the flame, has emailed the company's staff to say that everything will be business as usual. Rather than upset the apple cart (ahem), Cook explained in the message that "Apple is not going to change", and that "together we will continue to make Apple the magical place that it is".

The leaked email was sent to Ars Technica from one of its trusted sources, and the headers have been checked to validate its content. Also, to be honest, considering the content, it'd be a pretty wishy-washy fake considering that Cook says all the right things to settle the staff. It's just a wonder why this wasn't released publicly, in order to allay share holders' fears.

Nonetheless, here's the email in full (bar the "Team" start, and "Tim" sign off):

"I am looking forward to the amazing opportunity of serving as CEO of the most innovative company in the world. Joining Apple was the best decision I've ever made and it's been the privilege of a lifetime to work for Apple and Steve for over 13 years. I share Steve's optimism for Apple's bright future.

"Steve has been an incredible leader and mentor to me, as well as to the entire executive team and our amazing employees. We are really looking forward to Steve's ongoing guidance and inspiration as our Chairman.

"I want you to be confident that Apple is not going to change. I cherish and celebrate Apple's unique principles and values. Steve built a company and culture that is unlike any other in the world and we are going to stay true to that—it is in our DNA. We are going to continue to make the best products in the world that delight our customers and make our employees incredibly proud of what they do.

"I love Apple and I am looking forward to diving into my new role. All of the incredible support from the Board, the executive team and many of you has been inspiring. I am confident our best years lie ahead of us and that together we will continue to make Apple the magical place that it is."

Interesting times ahead...

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Tim Cook: Apple not going to change originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 16:41:00 +0100

Steve Jobs’ resignation from Apple: Industry reaction

Posted by on August 25, 2011 No comments

We ask the experts
Steve Jobs resignation from Apple: Industry reaction

So, Steve Jobs has finally stepped down as Apple CEO, and while it may not have come as a massive surprise, the announcement has still had a profound effect on the world of technology - not least, Apple's own share price.

But, that's in the short term; what is more interesting, perhaps, is how it will affect the consumer electronics industry going forward. At the time that Bill Gates stepped down from the helm of Microsoft, that particular company was considered, if not the number one technology firm globally, definitely there or thereabouts.

However, after Gates' resignation, other companies, such as Intel, Google and, of course, Apple overtook Microsoft in valuation and, for many, innovation.

Could we see the same happen to Apple, now that its creative and?charismatic?figurehead is no longer steering the ship?

We asked several industry experts for their opinions on the imminent and?far flung?future of Apple, or even just their thoughts on Steve Jobs himself, and this is what they said...

David Phelan, gadgets editor, Time Out

"It's hard to imagine a post-Jobs Apple, but Tim Cook is clearly hugely capable and effective - the last eight months of Jobs's absence have shown that. We haven't seen enough of Cook (anything of him) to know yet how charismatic he may be, or whether he will inspire like Jobs did. And every little thing that goes wrong will be labelled as something that wouldn't have happened under Steve Jobs. But it's the products that matter and they're still being designed by that other Apple genius, Jonathan Ive.

"Ive and a safe pair of hands in Tim Cook is still a pretty compelling combination."

Mark Prigg, science and technology editor, Evening Standard

"The changes within the company are likely to be minimal, having been quietly put into place over the last few years as Jobs' health faltered. In the short and medium term, it's very much business as usual, although questions do remain over where the next long term 'visionary' products such as the iPad will come from.

"It's difficult to imagine Apple without Jobs, but he is leaving behind a team moulded in his own image, and crucially, a team that now has something to prove. It is the end of an era for Apple, and for computing in general, but also the beginning of a new, post-Jobs Apple that can now move forward in earnest without the constant questions over Steve Jobs' health."

Seth?Weintraub, founder, 9to5mac

"I think everyone who watches Apple was expecting this day to come soon. That didn't take away from the shock of the news, however.

"Jobs isn't gone, though reading around the web makes it feel that way. In reality, nothing will have changed in the short term. Tim Cook will continue doing what he's been doing. Jobs will too. I noticed operations guy Jeff Williams was promoted to Bios page a few months ago. I imagine that when the COO-CEO shift really happened.

"I'm glad he's slowing down and easing himself out of Apple. I know he loves the company, but it would also be good for him to get a healthy retirement and get some 'me' time.

"Apple will be fine."

Will Findlater, editor, Stuff

"It’s a sad day for Apple, but it’s by no means the end. Steve Jobs played a pivotal role in Apple’s wild success over the past 15 years, and his legendary keynote product announcements made him tech’s biggest celebrity, but Apple’s product triumphs have always been a team effort. As long as the Apple team maintains the path Steve trod, we’ll keep seeing envelope-pushing products.

"I don’t think Steve Jobs’ resignation will have too great an impact on the wider industry. For those outside of tech’s inner sanctum it’s Apple’s products that have done the talking. People aren’t going to stop buying iPhones just because the man who introduced them to the world has taken a new role at the company that makes them, and if Apple can continue to innovate, it’ll remain the thought leader of the gadget world."

Luke Peters, editor, T3

"While Jobs’ resignation as CEO will be a momentous loss for Apple, there’s no question that the brand will continue to wow consumers and the industry. Roadmaps detailing product and service launches for the next decade (at least) will have been cemented and Tim Cook will be fully primed to run the ship as Steve sees fit.

"The big question, though, is whether Jobs’ attention to detail, creativity and vision for the future - the elements that have made Apple what it is today - will still be part of the corporation’s ethic in years to come?"

Misha Lyalin, CEO, Zeptolab, Cut the Rope developer

"Steve Jobs was a phenomenal CEO for Apple and has made a lasting impression not just on the company and its employees but with Apple fanboys around the world. We, along with many others, are sad to see him leave his post.

"That said, I firmly believe that Apple's drive towards ground-breaking technology will continue live on and someone at Apple will pay as close attention to every little detail as Steve Jobs."

Mark Rogers, general manager, Cygnett UK & Europe

"Steve Jobs has been an incredible force in putting Apple where it is today and we're sure he will be sorely missed. His health and wellbeing has to be the greater priority though and although, in the short term, the markets may well react negatively to his moving, I'm sure that his legacy is not only in the products and software that he's created, but also in the people who will step up and carry on his great work."

Kristian Kr?yer, creative director, Libratone

"No matter if you are one of the Apple faithful or not,?it's beyond any question that this man has done more than anyone else for consumer electronic users worldwide. The brand has raised the bar for what users can expect from products in terms ease-of-use, design and function.

"Without Steve Jobs, I think we would have been fighting with consumer electronics products that were at a far lower standard then we have now. Apple design is a way of thinking that has been adapted by many brands and designers, including myself. That will stay the same no matter what title Jobs has in the organisation."

Peter Bowles, creative managing director, Dynamo PR

"The timing of Steve Jobs standing down as CEO seems to be carefully orchestrated to nicely stoke up enthusiasm for Apple just before a big iPhone 5 announcement. The clues have been there all year that Jobs isn't very well - his biography release date being moved around, as an indicator. So, I think that Apple has held back this announcement and timed this to perfection for publicity. It has a trick up its sleeves.

"However, Apple hasn't made the most of his resignation letter (which has been quoted in full worldwide) to alleviate shareholders fears. What a great opportunity to talk up (and more properly) introduce Tim Cook to the media. Apple could have problems moving forwards without Jobs as it has built its brand around him and needs to more fully get the media warmed up to Tim Cook being the new Apple CEO. He's hardly a household name yet.

"Jobs' legacy is clear and I think the comparisons with Thomas Edison and Benjamin Franklin are apt. Any pro-Apple comments on Pocket-lint, the BBC or Guardian usually get met by a slew of Apple-hating spam, so to them I would say this - you have lived in an era with a complete genius who has changed the way you interact with the very computer you're tapping away at - appreciate that fact!"

Stuart Miles, founder, Pocket-lint

"What effect will Steve Jobs leaving his CEO role at Apple have? In the short term, none. Apple will have been planning for this day for a very long time and his DNA will have been imprinted on the company, its employees and the way they think for years to come.?

"Jobs’ greatest achievement at Apple wasn’t the attention to detail in its products, but the attention to detail in creating a team that can continue his legacy. Disney is no less Disney now that Walt isn’t there. Why? Because it continues to run on the principles he envisioned from the beginning.?

"The doubt will come, however, if Apple as a company allows those plans to run dry, the people to leave, or the Jobs magic to fade."

Stephen Fry, celebrity gadget fan and blogger

Tweet by @stephenfry: "Terribly upset at the thought of Steve Jobs not feeling well enough to be CEO. Wishing him all the very very best…

"I post this again without apology: just one example of this extraordinary man's enduring qualities:?http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D1R-jKKp3NA".

Steve Jobs, chairman of the board, Apple

"I believe Apple’s brightest and most?innovative?days are ahead of it."

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Steve Jobs' resignation from Apple: Industry reaction originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Thu, 25 Aug 2011 14:51:00 +0100

Steve Jobs Resigns as Apple CEO

Posted by on August 24, 2011 No comments

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In news breaking just minutes ago, Apple has announced that Steve Jobs, one of Android’s main detractors, has resigned from his position as CEO of the company. Tim Cook, Apple’s Chief Operating Officer, has been named the Cuprtino-based tech giant’s new CEO. Jobs will remain part of the company, assuming the role of Chairman of the Board. In a statement released by Apple’s Board, Art Levinson said:

"Steve’s extraordinary vision and leadership saved Apple and guided it to its position as the world’s most innovative and valuable technology company. Steve has made countless contributions to Apple’s success, and he has attracted and inspired Apple’s immensely creative employees and world class executive team. In his new role as Chairman of the Board, Steve will continue to serve Apple with his unique insights, creativity and inspiration.The Board has complete confidence that Tim is the right person to be our next CEO. Tim’s 13 years of service to Apple have been marked by outstanding performance, and he has demonstrated remarkable talent and sound judgment in everything he does."

Jobs will no doubt still play a large role in Apple’s operations, with the move being similar to one recently undertaken at Google that saw Eric Schmidt’s duties shifted from CEO to Executive Chairman. Jobs’ history of illness likely was a large factor in the restructuring of Apple’s higher brass. His new position will likely come with a reduced workload.

[Via iSource]

HP dumps webOS: Industry reaction

Posted by on August 19, 2011 16 comments

We ask the experts
HP dumps webOS: Industry reaction

In the second shock news story of the week, HP has announced that it will be ditching its webOS devices, including the recently launched HP TouchPad and the Pre3.

The news comes hot of the heels of Google's recent announcement about its acquisition of Motorola.

Unlike rivals Android and iOS, HP's webOS has failed to attract significant numbers of developers, despite some nifty features and a strong, yet relatively small fanbase. Cutting through much of the speculation as to why the company has made the decision to scrap its webOS so suddently, comments made as part of HP's Q3 earnings call state that: ?"The devices have not met internal milestones and financial targets."

The brand has hinted that it may try to bundle up its OS and sell it on, but no firm plans have yet been confirmed.

HP is also set to aquire Autonomy Corporation, which provides a range of software services. Following the acquisition, HP has said that it will consider selling off its Personal Systems Group (PSG), which includes its personal computers.

What does all this mean for the industry? Pocket-lint asked the people in the who know and here's what they had to say:

Charles Arthur, technology editor of the The Guardian:

"The events of this past week - Google buying Motorola mobility, IDC showing European PC sales falling 20% in the second quarter, and now HP getting out of hardware - have enormous long term implications. HP clearly thinks the world is post-PC, at least in terms of profit. That's very significant."

David Phelan, gadgets editor of Time Out:

"As a self-confessed fan of Palm, I'm deeply disappointed that an amazing company with great heritage has come to the end of its life this way. The TouchPad is a great piece of kit that just needed more apps to work well and every bit of app development will have stopped in its tracks this morning.

"If I was one of the (relatively few) people who had bought the TouchPad, I'd feel pretty betrayed that HP hadn't supported it better and longer - pulling the plug after a matter of weeks is cavalier and brutal. Mind you, people have written Palm's obituary repeatedly over the years, so let's hope there's life after HP - but I'm not holding my breath."

Matt Brian, Apple/mobile editor of The Next Web:

"With news emerging that HP has been testing webOS on the iPad and a number of other Qualcomm-powered devices, it might be the end of HP's webOS devices but the ecosystem may still have a chance of succeeding, especially if a vendor like HTC or Samsung looks into supporting it.

"With all the talk about licensing the OS, I would like to see it open-sourced, to give Android a run for its money and ensure the platform lives on - because let's face it, webOS was the only thing that attracted consumers to HP devices in the first place."

Michael Dell, chairman and CEO of Dell (commenting on Twitter):

"HP - they're calling it a separation but it feels like a divorce."

Rahul Sood,?founder of VoodooPC 1991 ( sold to HP in 2006) - now a GM at Microsoft?working in the entertainment business (commenting on Twitter):

"I believe webOS will get licensed to HTC - with the help of Beats, anything is possible. Makes way more sense."

A spokesperson from Nokia:

"Nokia does not comment or?speculate on other vendor's actions."

That's what the rest of the industry had to say, but what about us?

Stuart Miles, founder and CEO of Pocket-lint commented:

“It’s clear that webOS hasn’t worked for HP and following massive losses and the inability to convince consumers that it’s a viable option, HP has dumped the handsets and the new TouchPad.?

"Combine this with the move to sell off its Personal Systems Group division (the bit that looks after laptops and PCs) and HP is getting out of the consumer space almost altogether - it still has its printers of course.?

"But the move raises plenty of questions. What happens to consumers who’ve just bought the TouchPad, and more interestingly what about the stock still in the channel?”

Tags: Mobile phones Tablets Laptops HP webOS HP TouchPad HP Pre3

HP dumps webOS: Industry reaction originally appeared on http://www.pocket-lint.com on Fri, 19 Aug 2011 15:15:00 +0100