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In US smartphone rat race sees Android, Apple on top
According to NPD Group, a research firm, smartphones with Android OS have shown a significant rise in sales. Apple’s iOS too was reported to have shown a sudden surge in demand in this festive season. Makers of BlackBerry, Research in Motion continues to face a decline in the smartphone market.
With Google and Apple making their presence felt in the competitive market, smartphone manufacturers are...
Nielsen’s Report suggests Facebook and Google Apps most popular in Android Smartphone Apps
According to Nielson’s report Facebook, Android Market, and several other Google apps are exceedingly popular with Android smartphone users. The smartphone data research conducted by Nielson revealed that apart from Facebook and Android Market, other applications such as Google Search, Google maps and Gmail are popular among Android smartphone users.
The research throws light on the fact about applications...
Young Adults feel FAA rule about gadgets on Airplanes too harsh
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) rule about keeping electronic gadgets turned off during takeoff is not something many individuals are pleased about. According to a poll conducted more than 70% of individuals between 18 -35 expressed dissatisfaction on electronic devices being turned off when airplanes were preparing to take off.
More than 40% of individuals between ages 35-59 agreed that...
Electronic gadgets returned in America alarmingly high
The number of gadgets returned by consumers in the U.S. is shockingly high. A consumer research conducted reveals that consumers in the U.S. return electronic devices they purchase even if there is no defect in them. Manufacturers and retailers are bearing the brunt of this trend that has become prevalent in recent years in the U.S.
A number of gadget retailers in the U.S. have reported a significant...
3G Android smartphone Vodafone Smart priced at Rs 4,995 launched by Vodafone India
If you’ve been looking high and low for a smartphone that is affordable and feature rich it’s time for you to rejoice. Vodafone Smart, a 3G Android smartphone priced at an affordable Rs 4,995 was launched on Monday by Vodafone. This phone features Android 2.2.1 operating system and comes equipped with a Snapdragon S1 processor.
The aesthetically designed smartphone provides users access to popular...
Royal Mail’s Computer glitch affects 12,000 Post Offices
It’s the festive season when the Royal Mail is at its busiest best. However, it was not to be this year. With the Royal Mail’s computer network crashing, customers at 12,000 branches were unable to pay bills, send presents or access savings. According to news reports the cause for the computer glitch was the overload of customers at 12,000 branches making transactions on the system online.
The...
Free laptop distribution scheme in Tamil Nadu faces delays
No one would have thought the recent floods in Thailand had the potential to dampen and delay plans in India. The free laptop distribution scheme in Tamil Nadu has been delayed because of shortage of hard disks due to the flood affected Thailand. As a part of its plan The J. Jayalalithaa administration was to distribute 6.8 million laptops free over in its 5 year term to government aided schools, colleges...
Is Global Gadget Fatigue getting to you?
We’re living in a world where gadgets seem to be overpowering the human race. Are we becoming slaves to gadgets we believe make life more convenient? The pace at which technology is coming into being is scary.
A new gadget is introduced every second in the world. Innovation in technology is good, but not at the cost of brain fatigue. The speed at which information, technology and innovation is available...
The Apple iPad 2 or the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1- Which one would you buy?
With both Samsung and Apple battling it out in court over patent dispute in various countries it’s a good time to make comparisons between the iPad 2 and the Galaxy Tab 10. With both the tablets offering a host of features at round about the $500 price tag it can be difficult of the user to make a choice. Both the tablets have excellent applications.
Access to popular social networks on both tablets...
The LG Nitro HD
A look at the LG Nitro HD is enough for your mind to start confusing you. You feel you have seen something familiar, and snap you suddenly realize it looks a lot like the Samsung Galaxy S 2. The LG Nitro HD has a 4.5 inch touchscreen with an 8 megapixel camera on the rear. The screen resolution for this stylish smartphone by LG is 1,280 x 720.
The video image for once is worthy of being called HD....