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Zimbra Announced Connector for BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0

Fuad NAHDI — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 16:25:37 +0000

The Zimbra development team has announced Zimbra support for Blackberry Enterprise Server 5.0 will be generally available with the release of Zimbra Connector for BlackBerry Enterprise Server 6.5 (ZCB 6.5). It is planned to be released in the first half of Q4 or around October this year. By releasing this connector, it will be the first alternative to offer full support for the latest BlackBerry Enterprise Server.

According to the announcement, the main goal of ZCB 6.5 is to offer a better alternative to frustrating traditional email platforms, adding platform support for BlackBerry Enterprise Server 5.0 and BlackBerry Enterprise Server Express 5.0, providing native synchronization of mail, address book, calendar and tasks in BlackBerry devices. ZCB 6.5 will also provide support for Windows Server 2008 (32- and 64-bit).

Zimbra is committed to continue support of the latest and greatest BlackBerry platforms and to be the first alternative email and collaboration platform to offer customers native integration with BES 5.0 and BES Express 5.0.

About Zimbra

Zimbra, as part of VMware, Inc., is the leader in open source, next-generation email and collaboration software. Zimbra is simplifying IT and setting the standard for web and cloud based collaboration with innovative user experiences, such as a rich AJAX web interface. Streamlined administration, advanced mobility and both on-premises and hosted cloud deployment options have quickly made Zimbra a preferred collaboration platform for businesses, service providers, government and educational institutions. With more than 55 million paid mailboxes worldwide, Zimbra is one of the largest and fastest growing email providers.

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RedStar Unveiled Linux-powered Tablet named Shogo

Fuad NAHDI — Sat, 28 Aug 2010 08:43:15 +0000

The Japanese manufacturer, RedStar, just started to receive pre-orders for its Linux-powered tablet, Shogo. The price is about 56,800 yen (US$665) including tax and shipping.

According to the official RedStar website, the tablet has dimension 268 mm x 168 mm x 16 mm with 0.8 kg weight. It is also powered by ARM processor: FreeScale iMX-37 (iMX-51 Cortex A8 2H2010), 256MB DDR, 4GB (NAND-Flash), and of-course the Linux operating system.

Here is the complete hardware specifications:

CPU: ARM processor: FreeScale iMX-37 (iMX-51 Cortex A8 2H2010)
Display: 10.1 LCD Inchimaruchitatchipaneru (capacitive resolution of 1024 × 600)
Memory: 256MB DDR
Internal Storage: 4GB (NAND-Flash)
Wired LAN: Ethernet 10/100
Wireless LAN: Wi-Fi (Atheros) b / g
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 2.0
Accepted for 3G (USB dongle separately required.)
Accepted for Zigbee (separate USB dongle required)
External Storage: SDHC
USB port
Audio input
Audio / Video output
Light sensor
Sensors work
Acceleration sensor
2-megapixel camera
2W +2 W (RMS) Speaker
Built-in microphone
Driving time: 3 to 8 hours (depending on usage)
Button 5 (on / off, + / -, home, menu)
Murphy stand up every body
VESA compliant
Installing anti-theft Kensington lock port

Watch the video below. Enjoy!

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ViewSonic ‘Viewpad’ will run Windows 7 and Android OS

Fuad NAHDI — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 13:44:46 +0000

The Californian-based manufacturer, ViewSonic, will show of an Intel-based 10-inch tablet that will run dual-boot Windows and Android at IFA. They will also show of an Android-powered 7-inch tablet called ViewPad 7.

The 10-inch tablet will likely run Windows 7 and not the Windows CE. The dual-boot term might mean that it is capable to run on Windows 7 and Android. A very cool gadget.

According to ViewSonic’s release, the ViewPad 7 will have 3G and Wi-Fi connectivity, front and back-facing cameras, able to access to thousands of applications and will be previewed for the first time in Europe. The ViewPad 7 also features assisted GPS, a Micro SD card slot, Bluetooth, G-Sensor and USB connectivity, making the device a compact lightweight companion that has a lot to offer.

Source: TechRadar

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Toshiba SmartPad Tablet Pictured

Fuad NAHDI — Mon, 23 Aug 2010 12:43:04 +0000

The upcoming Toshiba Android-powered tablet, SmartPad, has been leaked and pictured today. The images firstly leaked by NotebookItalia and looks compact with a 10-inch touchscreen display, NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor and rumored it will run Android OS.

The pictures also show ports include some sort of docking station connector on the bottom, together with power, 3.5mm audio, HDMI, USB, mini-USB and a memory card reader on the side, some of which are covered by a flap. Till now the pricing is still unknown but the tablet is expected to be released by the end of October.

Here are some of the pictures:

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Android Tablet Dell Streak to Hit Asian Market in Early 2011

Fuad NAHDI — Sat, 21 Aug 2010 16:53:50 +0000

Dell Android-powered Tablet, Dell Streak, is likely to hit Asian markets in early 2011.

“We have not yet announced the expansion plans for Streak in Asia. I suspect the early part of next year we’ll see that product,” said Steve Felice, president of Dell’s small and medium business unit, during a conference call with reporters.

The Dell Streak is already on sale in US and Europe. In the US, Dell is selling the Streak for only US$300 with two years service contract from AT&T and for US$550 without a contract.

Felice also said that Dell Aero, the other Dell’s Android-powered phone product, will be available in Asian market by the end of this year.

Some notable specification of Dell Streak are as follow:

Android OS, v1.6, upgradable to v2.2 (Froyo)
Qualcomm Snapdragon QSD8250 1 GHz processor
5 MP Camera, 2592х1944 pixels, autofocus, dual-LED flash
Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g
HSDPA, 7.2 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
16 GB storage, 512 MB ROM, 512 MB RAM
5 inches TFT capacitive touchscreen, 480 x 800 pixels
microSD, up to 32GB

Sources: PCWorld

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The Upcoming Samsung Galaxy U Specifications Leaked

Fuad NAHDI — Thu, 19 Aug 2010 04:38:35 +0000

Samsung Galaxy U (click to enlarge)

The specifications of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy U has been leaked. But remember this is not confirmed yet.

According to SamsungHub Blog, the phone will be operable on J-CDMA and CDMA Rev.A network. A 3.7-inch 16M AMOLED Plus (480×800) display, 1GHz S5PC111 processor and Android OS.

Here are the detail specifications of Samsung Galaxy U:

Size: 119.5×59.6×12.4mm
Weight: 131g
Network: J-CDMA, CDMA Rev. A
Display: 3.7-inch 16M AMOLED Plus (480×800)
OS: Android OS
CPU: 1GHz S5PC111
Camera: 5 megapixel autofocus camera with 720p HD video recording
DMB: T-DMB
WLAN: Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n
Bluetooth: 3.0
Video Formats: MP, 3GP, 3GPP, K3G, Divx, Avi, Mkv, flv, asf
Audio Formats: MP3, WAV, WMA, OGG, AAC, MID, MIDI, FLAC
3.5mm headphone jack
MicroSD card slot: 8GB bundled, up to 32GB supported
Other Features: OZ Store, Kyobo e-book, Daum maps, Allshare, Live wallpapers, access to Google services
Battery: 1500mAh
Talk time: up to 7 hours
Standby time: up to 370 hours

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Sprint’s Samsung Epic 4G will be officially released August 31st

Fuad NAHDI — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:34:06 +0000

Samsung Epic 4G (click to enlarge)

It is a good news, an official news that the Sprint’s Samsung Epic 4G aka Samsung Galaxy S Pro will be released officially in August 31st, according to Sprint’s Epic 4G web site.

The price is for $249.99 on a two years contract after $150 instant saving and $100 mail-in rebate, I think it is a worth price because you will get a phone with a 4-inch Super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 1GHz Hummingbird processor, Wi-Fi Wireless-N and Stereo Bluetooth connectivity, 4G Wimax and many more awesome features.

So why you wait for getting the ‘magical’ phone? You can reserve it now here.

Just for your consideration, here are some features of the Samsung Epic 4G:

4G with the ability to switch to 3G on the fly
4” super AMOLED capactive touchscreem
Touchwiz 3.0
5MP rear camera and a VGA front facing camera so video calling is going to happen
720p video recording
1GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird processor
Mobile hotspot for up to 5 WiFi devices
Android 2.1 with Android 2.2 promised as available shortly after release
Samsung AllShare media hub
1GB ROM
512MB RAM
16GB MicroSD which can be bumped up to 32GB
Built in WiFi b/g/n
Bluetooth
GPS
1500mAh battery

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The Sprint’s Samsung Epic 4G WiMAX Phone is arriving in the next few weeks

Fuad NAHDI — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:16:00 +0000

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The Samsung Epic 4G also known as Samsung Galaxy S Pro for Sprint is arriving in the next few weeks. It is expected to be released on August 2010, should be a few weeks from now.

The device will run Android 2.1 (Eclair) but upgradable to Android 2.2 (Froyo), has 16MB colors super AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, a sliding QWERTY keyboard, TouchWiz 3.0 UI, ARM Cortex A8 1GHz processor, WIFI b/g/n and the WIMAX support.

In addition to WiMAX, the Samsung WiMAX phone will support existing Sprint’s 3G network, Wi-Fi b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1. The Epic 4G will be able to share its 4G or 3G Wireless Data connection with five other devices over Wi-Fi.

Another great features it will come with a suite of communication, entertainment, and productivity applications. Many of these will use Google services like YouTube and Gmail, but users will also be able to get their business mail through Microsoft Exchange.

Below is a hand-on look at the Samsung Galaxy S and the Galaxy S Pro. Thanks to Intomobile.com. Enjoy!!

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T-Mobile will unveil its first HSPA+ smartphone later this summer

Fuad NAHDI — Fri, 23 Jul 2010 00:04:02 +0000

There is a great news. According to T-Mobile USA official Twitter account, its first HSPA+ capable smartphone will be unveiled later this summer. The smartphone device will use HTC Vanguard aka HTC Vision.

In real-world testing, the HSPA+ network can offer an average download speed of nearly 3 Mbps and upload speed of almost 1.3 Mbps. By reaching this speed rate value, it will be faster than Sprint’s Wimax network which is advertised as being 4G.

For you that want to take a look at the HTC Vision, here is the video. Thanks TheLayue. Enjoy!!

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Nokia N97 Gets New Firmware Update v.22.0.110

Fuad NAHDI — Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:29:13 +0000

If you are a Nokia N97 user and already using v.21.0.45 firmware and might sometime get “System error” displayed occasionally at first start-up (reported e.g. by Vodafone), there is a good news today that a new firmware update v.22.0.110 for Nokia N97 is now available to fix this issue.

At present, the v.22.0.110 is available OTA only but it should be available through the Nokia Software Updater in due course. Sporting UDP (User Data Preservation) you do not have to fuss around with backing up your data. As usual it may vary from region to region when the firmware is made available.

Below are the changes and improvents from v.21.0.45 to v.22.0.110:

Data package content, corrections or changes :

Corrections to TOP ~15 issues reported in the field
OTC cases fixed:

Wrong Cherry number used in Russia and Spain
“System error” displayed occasionally at first start-up. Reported e.g. by Vodafone.

Genius cases fixed:

Contacts performance improvement:

#144324: Voice dialing not working when there are 2000+ entries stored in Contacts.
#134637: Phone prompts “Memory full” when searching for names

Localisation & language variant specific:

#154188: Message editor crashes and writing fails if predictive text input is On. (Arabic UI, v15 language variant)
#146139: Scrolling to left and right works the wrong way around in Photos – Captured when using Arabic UI
#147509: QWERTY keypad input does not work correctly with Calculator. (Chinese language variants: v19, v25, v26)
#139207: “Slide to Answer” localization error (Hebrew)
#140654: Localisation error in Bluetooth Audio – “Set as (un)authorized” (Czech)

Misc:

#141675: “Security module error” shown in display occasaionally at start-up
#147863: Occasionally device hangs and restarts soon after start-up.
#137558: Device keylock opens (although it shouldn’t) when dialing a number using a carkit. (CK-300, CK-600, also some non-Nokia, factory installed car kits)

Others:

Default Nokia tune is played as ringing tone for incoming calls instead of the one user has defined in Profile settings. Also sometimes device ahs stopped alerting for incoming calls. Both issues are now fixed.

Source: SymbianWorld