Samsung Became the Highest Producer in the Growth of Smartphone

A recent report published by IDC, the research firm, shows that the smartphone market grew about 80 percent worldwide during the first quarter of this year 2011. The number of units distributed (shipping) reached 99.6 million in the last three months, up from 55.4 million in the same quarter last year. Nokia is still ranked first with 24.3 percent of smartphone market share with 24.2 million units. This achievement was up from its market share in a business smartphone that only 21.5 percent a year ago.

In the second place there was a shift. Appe who was in second place beyond Reserach In Motion (RIM). Apple managed to distribute 18.7 million units of smartphones that 18.7 market share, up from 8.7 just last year.

RIM is actually an increase in unit volume of smartphones that shipped 13.9 million units, up from 10.6 million units a year ago. However, its market share fell from 19.1 percent the first quarter last year to 14 percent this year.

Samsung became producer of the most enjoyed growth of smartphones. Units distributed by Samsung rose from 2.4 million in the first quarter of 2010 to 10.8 million in the first quarter 2011 so that it can surpass HTC. This year HTC actually also experienced growth in the number of smartphone units released to the market, but lost to Samsung because it is only from 2.7 million to 8.9 million.

Among manufacturers, only three companies that experienced growth well above average. Samsung's highest with 350 percent growth, HTC 229.6 percent, 114.4 percent and Apple. RIM only grew 31.1 percent and Nokia 12.6 percent (kompas.com).

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The Smartphone Prototype with a Flexible Screen

In the future, flexible screen like paper so may be used in electronic devices not only for the computer screen, a tablet, but can also for mobile phones and smartphones. Flexible display technology for mobile phones being developed Human Media Lab (HML), a multidisciplinary science lab at Queen's University in Canada.

The researchers at the HML has made a prototype cell phone called the flexible screen PaperPhone and given the name "iPhone flexible". These devices like smartphones can store contacts names, play music, and making phone calls. The screen is 9.5 inches using e-Ink.

HML trying to develop navigation technology that empowers customs. In the prototype, the researchers HML do commands to the menus on the mobile screen is not touch-screen technology but by bending the tip of the screen. They design the hardware and software sensors to recognize changes in the form of a bent screen.


"This is the future. Everything will look and feel like this in the next five years," said Roel Vertegaal, director of HML who create these technologies on his website. He will show off prototypes at the conference Human Computer Interaction or CHI 2011, held in Vancouver, Canada, May 10, 2011 (kompas.com).

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Latest BlackBerry Bold, QWERTY and Touch Screen

Waterloo - Coming to the BlackBerry World Conference held in Orlando, Florida, USA, 3-5 May 2011, Research In Motion (RIM) announced a new smartphone models, Bold 9900 and 9930. Both models are identical for different networks. Model 9900 for GSM, while the 9930 for CDMA. It looked like any other Bold series. However, not only using the QWERTY keypad, the BlackBerry is equipped with touch screen.

BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 is also the first smartphone that will use the operating system "BlackBerry 7". The shape is similar to the Bold series in general, but is thinner because it is only 10.5 mm thick or the thinnest BlackBerry smartphone model so far.

The operating system "BlackBerry 7" provides a new experience to add convenience and user satisfaction. For example, faster browsing, there are additional search feature with sound, can manage personal and corporate content separately, and can arrange a personal application with office applications for the security of sensitive data.

The browser is updated with features Liquid Graphics, which provides faster rendering process, panning and zooming is more delicious, and the compiler JIT (just in time) the latest JavaScript that makes web sites open faster. His browser also supports HTML5, and HTML5 video element.

Performance capability is supported "new processor" with a speed of 1.2 GHz. Connection is also already supporting the 4G network. In addition, both are already equipped with NFC chips (near field communication) system in anticipation of future transactions. Bold 9900 and 9930 also is equipped with magnetometers (compass built in) to support location-based services and augmented reality. The camera can record 720p HD video. Multimedia applications also can play HD video with the same image quality.

Both will be available in some countries in the world in the summer of this year.

BlackBerry Bold 9900 and 9930 Specifications:
• 115 x 66 x 10.5 mm, approximately 130 g • 2.8" capacitive touch screen display – VGA (640 x 480), 287 dpi resolution • Ultra-easy QWERTY keyboard, optical trackpad • 1.2 GHz processor, 768 MB RAM • 8 GB on-board memory, plus microSD slot supporting up to 32 GB cards • NFC technology • 5.0 MP camera, supports 720p HD video recording • Orientation sensor (accelerometer), Digital compass (Magnetometer), Proximity sensor • Built-in GPS/aGPS • Dual-band Wi-Fi® - 802.11 b/g/n at 2.4 GHz and 802.11 a/n at 5 GHz • Bluetooth® 2.1+EDR support • Wireless network support: o 9900: Tri-Band HSPA+, Quad-band GSM/EDGE o 9930: Dual-band CDMA/EV-DO Rev. A, Dual-band HSPA+, Quad-band GSM/EDGE • 1230 mAh removable, rechargeable battery • BlackBerry 7 OS

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Xperia Mini and Xperia Mini Pro Tightening Gingerbread Market Competition

Sony Ericsson update the Xperia series with two new models, the Xperia Mini and Xperia Mini Pro, on Friday (6 / 5) today. Both use Qualcomm Snapdragon processor speed 1 GHz with operating system Android 2.3 aka  Gingerbread. Sony Ericsson was first Xperia phone presents Gingerbread with Arc. Then LG, in a few days ago, also launched a  Optimus 2x who had been on dual-core processor.

Xperia Mini and Mini Pro continued the tradition of the use of Arc-screen technology, which is Reality Display with "machine" Mobile BRAVIA Engine to deliver a clearer picture. The camera can record high-definition video (720p).

One unique feature on this phone is the addition of the "Like" button which will connect to Facebook. This button is located in an existing digital music collection on the phone. Every time you listen to music and want to divide the music into Facebook, simply click the "Like" it. Not only the music that can be distributed. Users also can share photos, contact lists, and calendars.

For these features, Sony Ericsson seems to have established a special partnership with Facebook. Mossinac Henri, Head of Mobile Business, Facebook said mobile device is an ideal environment for social networking. "We believe the community would like a new experience that is intuitive," he said.

Integration does not only happen from your phone to Facebook. And vice versa. Photo albums on the user's Facebook page will also be integrated into the photo gallery Xperia. Similarly, events on Facebook will be integrated with Xperia calendar. This feature can also be enjoyed by Xperia Arc users to update their software.

Integration up and social networking has become value-added in smart phones in the market. HTC for example, create a console named Friend Stream that will accommodate all users' social networks into a single screen. On the screen that users can update the status and monitor the status of his friend, without needing to open the social networking application first.

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Casio G’zOne Commando, Shock-resistant Android Smartphone

Casio launches Android-based smartphone, named G'zOne Commando. The name of this military nuanced actually refers to the G'zOne a resilient body. Just as the camera Exilim EX-G1, the smartphone G'zOne can survive when put in water, exposed to extreme temperatures, and various other situations that often occur in smartphones in general, such as slamming or other hard objects collide. G'zOne using the operating system Android 2.2 Froyo are coated with a user interface made by Casio own.

Commando G'zOne is 3.6-inch screen is equipped with a resolution of 800 × 480 and two speakerphone on the front. With body dimensions 129.5 x 66 x 15.2 mm, the G'zOne is not designed for those who want a slim smartphone. The size is large enough compared to other Android-based smartphone donated by the military-style design and a layer of a resilient body. That way, users do not have to worry anymore with the state of its smartphone hardware that can survive in all conditions. Silicone case or plastic that sometimes aggravate a way smartphones are not required at G'zOne Commando.

The unique design and a resilient body layer G'zOne Commando makes it ideal for travelers who enjoy activities in the wild. Applications that support any adventure activities available on the smartphone, such as compasses, pedometers, and tables of the waves. Android smartphones made by Casio is sold in the U.S. for U.S. $ 200, plus a special contract with the provider Verizon.

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