Is Facebook Building Its Own Phone

Rumors of a Facebook phone are back in the news again. Facebook is working with cell phone maker HTC to build a smartphone with the Facebook social networking technology built into the core of the device.

It also considered Samsung to make the device, but went with HTC instead. HTC has made at least two phones already with dedicated Facebook buttons. The Salsa and ChaCha, which have Facebook buttons, were introduced earlier this year.

There are other phone manufacturers that have put Facebook buttons on their phones, including INQ Mobile and Motorola. The new phone by Facebook is code named Buffy and it will be based on a modified version of Android, which has been tweaked by Facebook so that its services are deeply integrated.

Buffy is different from these devices by providing instant access to Facebook and it will have the social networking technology developed by the company integrated into the device like Windows phone OS has Facebook and twitter integrated within.

Facebook mobile is not an important element for its social networking strategy, but it's yet to know why the company plans to build the device. If it chooses to build its own Facebook phone to face competition in the smartphone market.

Hyderabad Teens Build Android 2.3 Powered Tablet

"It was not a flowery path for us to come up with this device!", said Chiman Prakash Reddy, who is in news for developing an Android 2.3 powered tablet. Chiman and Nikhil, the teens studying in their first year from AVR & SVR College of Engineering and Technology, Hyderabad, have developed a multi- purpose gadget named "AVE". The high-end Ave tablet was recently launched by Ponnala Lakshmajah, Minister, Information Technology and Communications, Andhra Pradesh.

"We were planning to release hardware for quite some time now and it's been a year we were working on this tablet. So launching the tablet was pretty good move for us to enter the market", said Chiman. The high-end tablet powered by Android 2.3 features a 7-inch display, with up to 8GB expandable memory. It also supports the1080p full HD playback, DivX including multi codec and Micro SD card of up to 32 GB. The device is said to have a good battery backup of 6 hours which is quite decent compared to other tablets available in the market. The device also sports GSM, which many tablets do not possess these days. The 3G connectivity and WiFi internet access that will keep people connected. It also sports 1.3 mega pixel front camera that enables to capture images and video chats. The tablet is being manufactured by a U.K. - based company, Sareddy Technologies, a company owned by Prakash's father and is priced at 12999. "The device is lot faster than any other tablet in the market today and it will give companies like Samsung a tough run for their money," Chiman claimed.

Being a student myself, I know the difficulties faced by students, therefore we got the price down to 12,999, so that students like me can easily avail this tablet," said Chiman. He claims that his device offers all the features as any other device in the market today that costs up to 30,000. The device is not only for students, "it will fulfill the needs of all the groups, from professionals to businessman.

5 Dust and Water Resistant Android Phones

Smart phones have become an accessory for most of us. The amount of usage would be in different climatic conditions and we get very cautious of where to use our phones. But mobile makers are becoming more sensitive to consumers concerns and are addressing issues like using phones in dusty places and making phones water resistant.

Most of the cell phones are built in with developed technology software's and the materials used for better functioning makes it a light weight gadget to carry around. But, mobile phones are not made strongly immune to unexpected guests like dust and water.

Here are 5 Dust and Water Resistant Android Phones specially built by mobile companies. These phones are certified water-resistant, dust-proof, heat resistant, and built to last long.

Motorola Defy+

Motorola Defy+ is a recently released device in the Indian market. However the Defy+ runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread and is powered by a 1GHz processor. It is an IP67 certified dust and water proof Smartphone. Being an IP 67-certified device, the Motorola DEFY+ is fully protected against dust and other particles, but it can also survive a submersion under water up to 1 meter for up to 30 minutes.

It is equipped with a slightly better processor - the TI OMAP 3620, clocked at 1GHz, and an updated OS, the Gingerbread. The device is made of plastic and has a soft-touch finish to the back side. The DEFY+ is a tough phone and its styling is rugged from the tight covers of the 3.5mm jack and microUSB port, to the special lock of the back cover. It is available at the price of 17, 990.

The 3.7 inch display of the Motorola Defy+ comes with a resolution of 480x854 pixels and delivers good image quality. It is packed with a 5MP camera with LED flash.

Samsung Galaxy Xcover

This device sports a 3.65inch Gorilla Glass display, and has a 3.2 megapixel camera, with 150MB of built-in storage and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread. The Galaxy Xcover is also powered by an 800 MHz processor and it is an IP67 certified dust and water proof device. It can stay submerged in water for up to 90 seconds. It is available at the price of 20, 000.

It is packed with HVGA display and a 3.2megapixel camera with flash graces its back. Besides that, you get GPS, Wi-Fi, and a 7.2Mbps 3G radio. It has a 1500mAh battery and there are rubber trims, which are there to prevent moisture and dust from destroying the phone's circuitry.

Sony Ericsson Xperia Active

The device has a 3 inch scratch resistant display and a 5 megapixel camera. It runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread and is powered by a 1 GHz processor. The device allows the sweaty fingers to work on it. It is a dust and water resistant device with ANT+ technology. It is available at the price of 19, 750.

Xperia Active is a compact Smartphone targeting consumers with an active lifestyle. With a 3 inch screen and running the latest Android platform for Smartphone's (Gingerbread 2.3), the phone packs Reality Display with Mobile Bravia Engine, a 5mp camera with HD video functionality, and a powerful 1 GHz processor.

Xperia active is dust proof and water resistant and uniquely incorporates wet finger tracking, to ensure the phone works perfectly when either the screen or a user's fingers are wet. The phone comes pre-loaded with sports apps that enable consumers to easily track their fitness levels.

Users can set their ideal training route using the built-in GPS, Barometer and Compass. On-screen heart rate and pulse can be monitored in realtime (enabled by ANT+ wireless networking technology), while the iMapMyFitness app can monitor day to day performance. Additionally, Facebook inside Xperia allows consumers to share their progress and experiences with friends.

Casio G'zOne Commando

Casio's rugged Android Smartphone which has a 3.6 inch display runs Android 2.2 FroYo and is powered by an 800 MHz processor. With its ruggedness this Smartphone is the best amongst the others as it is dust, water and shock proof resistant. It is available at the price of 10, 282.

Additionally it also resists Salt Fog, Solar Radiation and can withstand high altitudes and extreme temperatures. The Casio G'zOne brand is well known for its rugged phones and this handset is built tough in accordance with stringent military specifications.

As it can withstand a variety of environmental hazards that include immersion, rain, and humidity, the Casio G'zOne Commando is the first rugged Android phone from Casio. It's padded from head to toe in durable material with the classic G'zOne look and feel.

Indeed, it also comes equipped with G'zGear, Casio's suite of outdoor friendly apps. The G'zOne Commando has notable features include high security encryption for corporate e-mail, Wi-Fi hot-spot capability for up to five devices, and a 5-megapixel rear camera plus LED.

Motorola Defy

This device has a 3.7-inch display with Gorilla Glass protection, powered by an 800 MHz processor, it runs Android 2.2 FroYo, and has a 5 megapixel camera and 2 GB of built in storage. It is a dust proof and water resistant device and an eye catching device.

Defy, has a large 1540mAh battery, microUSB cable, 2GB microSDHC card, headphones and USB wall charger. It is available at the price of 14, 800. It is equipped with all the latest wireless connections and entertainment gadgets, Motoblur interface, Backtrack navigation pad and Crystal Talk Plus technology.

The user can upload images and videos to YouTube, Facebook, Twitter and other social networks through wireless connections. It also combines instant messaging support for Google Talk AOL, Yahoo Messenger, IM, and MSN.

Apple to Launch 4-inch iPhone 5 and Thicker iPad 3in 2012

The technology giant, Apple would roll out its much-awaited iPhone 5 with a four-inch screen and would introduce a slightly thicker iPad with a higher resolution screen next year. Apple's new iPhone would feature a significant redesign of its smartphone to prop up the 4G Long Term Evolution services, which would necessitate an extra battery life, iLounge technology blog report claims.

The new designed iPhone 5 is said to accommodate its larger screen in a metal case of around 8 mm longer than the current model with a teardrop design, thicker at the top and pointed to the bottom. The metal case probably will be aluminum.

"The iPhone 5 is on track to be introduced in summer of 2012, and is still in the engineering phase, not early production," said iLounge. "We suspect that poor battery life doomed the prior prototype version, and that this one is being built with LTE-ready battery drain in mind."

Along with iPhone5 release in 2012, iPad 3 also hot listed to hit the market in 2012. iPad 3 will be thicker than its preceding model and it will embrace with a twin light bar system. The new display resolution in iPad 3 demands a better back-lighting than its previous model. Its previous model has a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels and the new iPad 3 will reportedly come up with a 2048 x 1536 pixel resolution screen. MacBook Pro is also on the way to its refreshed launch of a slim-lined profile with the axe of the optical drive, reveals the blog.

10 Smartphones Which are Most Vulnerable

Smartphones are the most opted ones by user's which are loaded with high features. But there are excessive chances of malware and hacking problems due to outdated versions of Android in the newly released android Smartphone. This doesn?t have the capacity to provide data security by avoiding hackers and other malwares.

The phone you buy could be letting in malware and spyware, so it is necessary to have sophisticated measure. Hence updates of Android regularly bring security improvements and data security. Here are 10 Smartphones which are most vulnerable that are exposed to these malwares and hackings.

Samsung Galaxy Mini

The Mini marks its presence when compared to other budget Android devices, the phone is slightly smaller.Despite the presence of Android 2.2 Froyo, the Galaxy Mini's browser doesn't support Adobe Flash. Like the LG Optimus One, the Mini runs on an ARMv6 CPU, and an ARMv7 chip is required for Flash support. It's a drawback that Samsung didn't launch the handset with Android 2.3 Gingerbread.

Due to this Samsung Mini lacks updating of new Android operating system with which it is opened towards malware and has threats of hackers, lack of data security.

HTC Desire

The HTC Desire is one of the high end phone by HTC bringing a huge 3.7" inch high quality AMOLED screen for crystal clear viewing, powered by a 1 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon processor and runs on Android.There are other specifications a user could expect including wifi b/g, bluetooth and GPS, digital compass and accelerometer, all of which Android can take advantage of.

HTC have pre-installed a Twitter client as well as Facebook to take care of Social networking needs. Other applications are available both free and paid on the Android market. But as it runs on Android operating system that has older versions of software?s there are more chances of malwares because of it.

Sony Ericsson Xperia X10

The Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 is the first Android device of the manufacturer and the operating system itself has been causing quite a stir in the cell phone world in. The handset comes with downright monstrous hardware features and runs on 1GHz Snapdragon processor and 8.1-megapixel camera.

The lack of multitouch is a hardware issue and this means that you won't be able to get multitouch support by installing additional software. Android Smartphones have become neat target for hackers because of new productions taking place without new versions. Later if it is done they are slow to upgrade. Outdated versions of Android often lack security protections included in later versions.

Sanyo Zio

It is a sluggish device with an ancient version of Android. With Android 2.2 "Froyo," the Zio, still flawed, is a much more vulnerable Smartphone. The Zio measures 4.6 by 2.3 by 0.5 inches and weighs104 grams. It's made entirely of plastic, but the tapered edges and soft touch battery cover make it comfortable to hold.

The 3.5inch touch screen sports 480x800 pixel resolution. That's ultra-sharp for a budget Android phone. With the old version of Android it suffers the same problem which other Android phones are struggling to recover.

HTC Wildfire

The HTC Wildfire is a touchscreen handset that runs Android 2.1 with the user-friendly HTC Sense UI. With a 3.2-inch of capacitive touchscreen, HTC has gone all-out on the social networking features for the Wildfire, integrating Facebook into everything from the calendar to caller ID.

Sharing Android apps has also been made simple with a system for sending links to friends from the handset. Though it has all features that an Android Smartphone should have, it lags behind in information security as it runs in the older version that does not have capacity to avoid hacking or malwares.

Samsung Epic 4G

Android Market has 250,000 apps and raising that are useful apps for every aspect of a user, from popular games to travel guides to financial tools. The Wi-Fi enabled Epic 4G gives you Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps, Google Search and other great Google Mobile apps.

The Samsung Epic has a spacious 4-inch Super AMOLED display. The anti-reflective and anti-scratch screen delivers vivid, colorful and crystal-clear resolution for the best HD-like viewing experience. The Super AMOLED screen also uses less power for improved battery life.

As it runs on an Android operating system it will be a threat because of older versions as they are unfit to avoid damages made by hackers or malwares.

LG Optimus S

In this ever-increasing Android-centric smartphone landscape it is getting harder and harder to differentiate. Some manufacturers are going the software route and adding custom skins to their devices. Others are concentrating on hardware method by throwing fast processors and lots of memory into their devices.

The Optimus S features the latest Android innovation and the ability to customize your experience. Move from item to item and message faster with the 3.2-inch capacitive touchscreen with 320x480 resolution and a virtual QWERTY. It is a most welcomed victim for malwares as these Android phones will not be updated with new version that kills data security.

Samsung Galaxy S

It is a high-end feature packed phone and the Samsung Galaxy S has always been known for its 1GHz Hummingbird processor. The GPU on this thing alone made it more than capable of handling almost any 3D game. Other specifications include a 5MP camera capable of recording some of the highest quality 720p HD video and a 1.3MP front facing camera.

Samsung also pre-installed the phone with Swype - an incredibly fast typing method, & an office viewer for viewing and editing all important documents, spreadsheets. With the sleek design, eye-catching specs and international distribution, the Samsung Galaxy S was a global hit. But the main reason to be in the vulnerable list is that it lacks updated version of Android that safeguards information security by keeping away all forms of hacking or malware.

Motorola Droid X

The Droid X was running Android 2.1 with a revised version of Motoblur software. There is a new navigation bar along the bottom that lets you easily jump to different Android panes. The Droid X has a 4.3-inch, FWVGA 854 x 480-resolution screen.

Like all Android phones Motorola Droid X has its own specifications in order to reach its users. But like all other Android phones this lacks new updated version without which it brings in problems like malwares that has to be faced by users.

LG Optimus One

LG Optimus One is a standard 3.2-inch Android 2.2 Smartphone for the users. This is yet another Android phone where there's no optical or digital trackpad option to be found. Being an Android phone this has also not escaped from the hands of hackers which destroy information security.

It should not be too late to update the Smartphone?s with new versions of Android that keeps malware activities controlled. With this a user will be safe about the data security in future with its help.

Top 4 3D Smartphones

It seems like recently smartphones have invaded the cell phone industry. Every month there is a new phone released on the market trying to outsmart the rest, its predecessors. But as high and tight as the competition may be, it cannot be avoided that cell phone companies will always be keen on creating the best smartphone and provide the first of all for the public consumption.

As the movie, Avatar had moved and tickled the viewing senses of the public through giving a 3D movie which required the use of 3D glasses, a simple movie is converted into a piece of art filled with cool colors and a good story to tell. Of course, almost everybody whether a fanatic or a critic has a lot to say about the movie. But what about if 3D is being incorporated to a phone? What would you say? Have you ever pictured out your reaction? Well, here is a list of the top 5 3D smartphones in the market.

LG Optimus 3D

LG Optimus 3D runs on Android 2.2 Froyo and later one will soon be updated to the most famous 2.3 Gingerbread. It has a 4.3 inch glass free 3D display, dual-core processor (1Ghz), memory worth 16GB along with dual 5-megapixel cameras with autofocus and LED flash, allowing users to record 3D videos.

Users can gain access to LG 3D Space which is LG's own marketplace for 3D stuff and applications. As for the 3D effect, well, it is unique. Something that only LG can offer.

Motorola MT810

Motorola MT810 is a cool 3D phone that has a 3D screen that is flip-off. This phone offers glasses-free when it comes to 3D display. The following are some

of the features of MT810. It is run by a powerful OS-Ophone, with 720p video recording, the screen has a parallax barrier, transparent flip, capacitive touch sensor, camera at 5MP. Bottom line, this is phone is a customized Android. With regard to its 3D performance, there has been not enough information.

HTC EVO 3D

A feature-packed Android phone available with twin 5-megapixel cameras to capture 3D photos and videos, and a glasses-free 3D screen for playback, the EVO 3D promises nothing short of a multi-dimensional revolution.

It comes with a deafening array of bells and whistles, including the latest Android Gingerbread OS, a huge 4.3-inch screen, 1.2GHz dual core processor and 4G connectivity. HTC is clearly positioning 3D at the upper end of its range, a luxury feature that sets it apart from duller, flatter phones.

Sharp Aquos Phone SH-12C

Sharp name is not as famous as other vendors in smartphone market like Samsung and LG, well sharp has released its own 3D smartphone wi

th Android 2.3 OS. This phone is dubbed as a smartphone with the following features: a huge 4.2 inch qHD 3D screen, RAM (512 MB), 2GB built-in storage, GPS, Wi-Fi, HDMI, HSDPA, digital TV Tuner, 1.4GHz Qualcomm MSM8255 processor, the back camera can go way up to 8 MP along with 3D video recording.

Top 5 Slimmest TV Sets of 2011

Television was a bulky box that was used to be fixed in your drawing room. With advent of LCD/LED television lot of flab are shed. These television sets has the most convenient and exciting design among the slimmest TVs in the market. A new model of LCD/LED television sets offers high definition performance and is suitable to any size of living room.

Here are some slimmest television sets of 2011.

Sony HX920

HX920 has the most advanced TV technology in the range of Sony's LED television. This slimmest television has LED backlight with full local dimming that should create extremely deep black levels. The TV also comes with Monolithic design, 3D, Smart TV functionality. That also busts the myth that full LED backlit TVs have to be large and bulky. The Sony HX920 inch is available at the price 140282 onwards.

Samsung UN40C7000

Samsung UN40C700 comes with a 40-inch 1080p LED TV, a 240Hz refresh rate is 3D-enabled, brimming with Web apps, and "Wi-Fi ready". This TV boasts decent image quality, an attractive, superslim design.

The UN40C7000 has a thin, shiny, black rounded bezel and perches on a silver X-shaped swivel stand. A thin silver line frames the top and sides of the bezel, culminating in a thicker line at the bottom. The mirrored silver stand is unique.

This is the perfect television for wall-mounting. It's just 1 inch thick, and all of its ports are arrayed on the sides parallel, not perpendicular, to the screen. The television is so thin that Samsung provides adapter cables for ethernet, cable/antenna, PC, digital audio-In, audio and video component, and A/V-In. The set comes with four HDMI ports and two USB ports, too.

Available at the price of 56,639.38 onwards, varies as size differs.

Panasonic VT30

VT30 is the new flagship model from Panasonic and with a new slim one-sheet-of-glass design, a new improved Infinite Black Pro 2 panel and a new Smart TV interface Viera Connect & Viera Market, VT30 certainly looks interesting on paper.

Panasonic managed to make further improvements to picture quality compared to last year's VT20/VT25 model.

LG LW650T

LG LW650T appears like other very thin LED Television. It is glossy black with a translucent plastic frame, it functions the latest iteration of LG's Passive 3D technology. And it is got rival makers of Active Shutter 3D tellies inside a tizz.

Backside connections consist of 4 HDMIs, two USBs, a CI card slot, component and Scart via adaptors, 15-pin Computer D-Sub, Ethernet and a digital audio output. There is also an RS232 control port and some legacy-friendly phonos. This is also the very first Television with LG's new Smart Tv portal. The price of this television set is about 128,531

Toshiba 46WX800U

The Toshiba 46WX800U incorporates 3D viewing capability and network media player capabilities, allowing access to both PC and online-based audio/video content. The 46WX800U also utilizes LED edge-lighting resulting in a thinner design and eco-friendly power consumption.

The 46WX800U comes in the standard black bezel, but this one is far more angular than the rest with little to no curvature. Toshiba's Crystal Coat anti-reflective screen, you'll find four HDMI ports, two USB ports, an Ethernet port and the standard component, PC and digital audio ports.