New Android phone from Samsung, Samsung Galaxy S

The widespread development of trend-based mobile phone operating system Android from Google was making a lot of the world's major mobile phone technology developers to participate using the Android Operating System. So also with Samsung Electronics who also graced the Android OS-based mobile phone market by launching its newest product, the Samsung i9000 S Galaxy. After previous successful enough to bring an Android phone with Spica Galaxy, this time with the Galaxy, S, Samsung tried to spread high-end mobile phones with the technology. Galaxy S users will be more watered down with a variety of features offered by this new Android phone.

One of the benefits of Samsung mobile phone charger Galaxy S is a fast process in running applications that are embedded in cell phones. Galaxy S-strength reinforced with 1 gigahertz processor, enabling him to process all applications that are accessed by mobile users in a relatively fast tempo. The speed of the processor that is integrated in Samsung Galaxy S makes it into the ranks of smart and sophisticated mobile phone today. Galaxy S Samsung processor capability, so it can run sophisticated applications such as SCREEN Reality Browser which also integrated in the mobile phone.

Samsung introduces the Galaxy S SCREEN Reality Browser as an application which is already integrated in the latest Samsung mobile phones. SCREEN is an application used to search for Point of Interest (POI), such as the location of ATMs, restaurants, banks, places of recreation and so forth. SCREEN applications are integrated directly into the Samsung Galaxy S is a special version with spot Point of Interest (POI) are more numerous and varied. With this application in the Samsung SCREEN S Galaxy, this mobile phone users will no longer have difficulty in finding a place as well as information about the site, such as distance to a phone number where you are looking for in detail. Turn the application in Nokia Galaxy S SCREEN, point the camera into the street and you'll find your favorite restaurants directly on your phone screen S Galaxy.

Samsung Galaxy S has an advantage in terms of a larger display screen, with four-inch AMOLED screen Super, making users more flexibility in exploring other features on mobile phones. Samsung AMOLED display with Galaxy Super S, the user can play video with MKV format with much clearer and sharper display. In addition, users also can take pictures with a capacity of 5 Megapixel camera and then view it on screen 4-inch Samsung Galaxy S. Super AMOLED screen is able to reduce light reflection from the outside to 4 percent, so the display screen does not look more glare if operated outdoors. In addition, Super AMOLED display uses only one layer above the separator screen touch sensor, making it easier to operate the touch sensor in the phone Galaxy S.

Have you previously been difficult to find signals hotspot to access the Internet? With Samsung S Galaxy, you can produce own hotspot using wireless features tethering. The workings of wireless features 3G tethering using signals from mobile phones Samsung Galaxy and turn it into a wi-fi signal. Now you can directly connect to the internet anywhere, anytime from a computer to a laptop that has the ability to capture a wi-fi signal.

To type documents, send SMS or access the Internet directly from mobile phones, users need not be bothered typing in a way to tap on the touch-screen phone Samsung Galaxy S. Users can type a Samsung Galaxy S swyping by conducting a virtual keyboard on the Galaxy S. Sufficient to do is select the first letter of a word, and slide a finger into the other letters, the user is typing the word in question. Swype feature is also one inherent feature integrated in Samsung Galaxy S for now. Features Swype currently have the ability to perform text-based prediction with Indonesian, thus further facilitates users to edit the Samsung Galaxy S documents with the Indonesian language.

With Samsung's presence in Indonesia S Galaxy, was certain to be able to provide additional choices for fans of mobile technology in Indonesia. Existing technology in Samsung's S Galaxy will further facilitate users in performing daily activities, because Samsung Galaxy S is the "Smart Phone for Smart Life."

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Because of Android, Google sued Oracle

VIVAnews - boom growth in the global competition Android smart phone operating system to make Oracle also be tempted.

As quoted from InformationWeek, Oracle last week sued Google, claiming besutannya operating system, Android violate some copyrights associated with Java.

Oracle accuses Google of violating seven patents owned by Oracle. "In the development of Android, Google know directly and repeatedly violated the intellectual property relating to Java which is owned by Oracle. The lawsuit is seeking a proper solution of this offense," said Karen Tillman Oracle spokesperson was quoted as saying from InfoWorld.

Since Oracle's acquisition of Sun Microsystems valued at U.S. $ 5.6 billion in January, Oracle also took over the rights to various technologies previously developed by Sun, including Java, MySQL, and OpenOffice.

However, Oracle said, Java is one of the most valuable property from the acquisition. Oracle Chief Executive Larry Ellison said that he wanted to develop more Oracle Java applications for mobile phones and netbooks.

As reported by EconomicTimes, IDC analyst Al Hilwa said that Oracle's Java Micro Edition license its technology to several companies, including handset makers Nokia and Motorola, so the technology that provides added value to Oracle.

However, most Java ME licenses are usually only used by lower-class phones, smart phones instead. Along with the growth of smart phones, Oracle also like to take part in this segment. Android itself, could be one of the most successful consumer device that uses Java.

While Google is headed by Eric Schmidt (previously had served as Chief Technology Officer of Sun) rejected Oracle's claims.

"Open-source Java community has stepped so far beyond any companies and working every day to make the web a better place. We will of course maintain our standards and open source will continue to work in this industry to develop the Android platform," said spokesman Google Aaron Zamost, told Computerworld.

As quoted from InfoWorld, Gartner analyst Ken Dulaney said, when Google developed Android, Google includes a Java-compatible technology called Dalvik, into Android. Dalvik developed as a version of "clean room" of Java.

This means that Google built it from scratch without the use of technology and intellectual property owned by any Sun. "You can not just take the application of Sun's Java application that has been licensed. You got to compile it again to Dalvik," Dulaney said.

Dalvik, Dulaney said, only one of the options to create applications for Android applications. The developers also can use the HTML5 and language C. However, Dalvik also used in some of the core Android applications, like email.

Dulaney predicted Oracle's motive is to sue Google Android in the smartphone market success. "Now they have the Sun and they want to collect royalties from programming languages," said Dulaney. Read More..

Motorola Droid X: The Best of the Droids

Droid X Review, by Ginny Mies June 23, 2010

 The follow-up to Motorola's wildly popular Droid on Verizon, the Droid X ($200 with a two-year service contract from Verizon; available July 15) is one of the hottest phones to debut this summer. Its specs outshine those on the other Droid phones available on the network, but it falters a bit when it comes to performance. Nonetheless, the Droid X is one of the top phones to debut this summer, on a par with both the HTC EVO 4G and the iPhone 4.

Like the original Droid, the Droid X has a black, soft rubberized back. Unlike the original, however, the X doesn't feel thick and clunky when held. This is due in part to the fact that the X does not have a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. But the X looks and feels much more refined than the original Droid. Its corners are more rounded and its rubberized edges make using it much more comfortable. Another welcome improvement: The X has physical hardware buttons (the familiar Menu, Home, Back, and Search buttons) as opposed to the original Droid's touch-sensitive buttons. The X's buttons are small and unobtrusive, too, and they light up brightly when activated. Overall, the Droid X looks much more elegant and modern than its predecessor.

The X also feels noticeably slimmer than the HTC EVO 4G, which also has a 4.3-inch display (The Droid X is 0.4 inch thick, while the EVO is 0.5 inch thick). Nevertheless, I prefer the EVO's rounded back. The Droid X has a flat back with a bump where the camera and flash are located. Though this bump isn't especially annoying, it is noticeable. The Droid X weighs in at 5.47 ounces--a bit less than the 6-ounce original Droid.

Aside from the four hardware buttons located below the display, the X has a small volume rocker and a skinny camera shutter key on the right spine of the phone. The power/unlock button sits at the top of the phone alongside the 3.5mm headphone jack. The left spine houses the micro-USB port and the X's HDMI port. The back houses the battery, the 8-megapixel camera with dual LED flash, and the external speaker. Unlike the EVO 4G, the Droid X doesn't have a kickstand in the back. I don't find myself using the EVO's kickstand all that often, but some users might consider its absence from the Droid X an important oversight.

The X's 4.3-inch, WVGA 854-by-480-resolution display is a knockout. Colors look vibrant and details are crisp. The capacitive screen was quite responsive to my taps and swipes, too. One small gripe is that the phone is extremely glossy and reflective, so it could be difficult to see in bright indoor lighting at times. It also faded in bright sunlight outdoors, but was visible enough to permit me to navigate around the interface. Tomorrow we will do a much closer examination of how the Droid X's display stacks up against the iPhone 4's and the HTC EVO 4G's tomorrow, so stay tuned.

The X's display uses multitouch technology, which is also supported in both the browser and in the photo gallery. Multitouch extends to the X's software keyboard, too, which makes typing on a virtual keyboard feel much more natural and comfortable. The best example of how improved multitouch on a virtual keyboard works is the fact that you can hold down shift and hit another letter and both will register. I also like the fact that you have the option to use Swype on the Droid X. Swype lets you type faster and more easily with one continuous finger or stylus motion across the screen keyboard. In my own experience, Swype takes some practice, but it is pretty useful once you get the hang of it.

New and Improved MotoBlur

When I first read rumors that the X would be running Motorola's skin for Android, Motoblur, I was a little frightened. Though I like Motoblur for the most part, I find it busy, cluttered, and a bit inelegant. It's fine for lower-end phones like the Cliq, Backflip, and Cliq XT, but for a super phone like the X?

Thankfully, Motoblur has been toned down a lot. Gone are the chaotic bubbles taking over your homescreens to deliver Facebook status updates from high-school friends you no longer speak to or updates from random RSS feeds you subscribe to. MotoBlur might not be as attractive as HTC Sense, but I liked how sharp the icons and text appeared and how easy and intuitive navigation was.

Motoblur has been reduced to two widget bubbles on one homescreen, which you can sync with your social networks. Another new feature in this version of MotoBlur is a navigation bar that lets you quickly switch between your various homescreens without having to flick through all of them to get to what you want.

Unfortunately, the Droid X does not run the latest version of Android, Android 2.2 (aka Froyo). At launch you're stuck with 2.1 until later this summer when Droid X (and hopefully other Droid phones on Verizon) get the 2.2 update. You of course get all of the standard Google Android applications: Gmail, Maps, YouTube, and Talk for instant messaging.

Multimedia Machine

With a 4.3-inch display, the Droid X is just begging to be a portable video player. A few third-party video apps come preinstalled, including a Blockbuster app for downloading and watching feature-length movies, Skype Mobile, NFL Mobile (though I couldn't actually access NFL Network videos at this time) and others. Verizon has also expanded its VCast portal for downloading and watching TV shows, news, sports games (including World Cup games!) and other content. YouTube videos had the standard amount of fuzziness when played on the Droid X. Luckily, like the EVO 4G, you get a feature called HQ that enables you to watch better-quality videos (if they are available). You simply press the HQ button in the corner of the video, and a crisper, larger video--one that actually uses the Droid X's entire screen real estate--will load. The Droid X also has DLNA and HDMI connectivity, which is a boon to media addicts.

8-Megapixel Camera Is Good, Not Great

The Motorola Droid X's camera has a respectable variety of features, a touch-friendly and easy-to-use interface, and pretty good image quality overall. So what's my issue with the camera? Well, it has two problems: the phone-as-a-camera ergonomics, and the shutter speed. The dedicated shutter button is simply too rigid and difficult to press. You have to push hard to get the camera to take a snapshot, and sometimes this results in blurry images. The phone's odd shape--with the bulge where the camera is--also affects picture-taking. I was tempted to rest my fingers on that bump to get a better grip on the phone, but of course that meant I was blocking the lens with my finger. The X's shutter speed seemed a bit sluggish, too, which resulted in a few blurry "action shot" photos. It isn't nearly as slow as the original Droid, however.

We'll update this section with a more in-depth look at the Droid X's camera after we put it through our subjective camera test. We'll also match it up head-to-head against other smartphones, including the iPhone 4, the HTC EVO 4G, and the Samsung Galaxy S, so check back tomorrow for full results.

Solid Performance

Powered by a 1GHz processor, the Droid X seemed fairly speedy. Applications launched quickly, and switching between applications and homescreens took very little time. The phone did lag in certain areas though. For example, scrolling through the main menu wasn't always smooth and responsive. And oddly, whenever I swiped to unlock the phone, it stuttered a bit.

Media-rich Web pages loaded quickly over Verizon's 3G network. I was impressed with how quickly photos and videos loaded on PCWorld.com. Of course, you can't play those videos until you get the Android 2.2 update, which will deliver Adobe Flash Player 10.1 (required to watch PCWorld's videos) to the X.

Call quality was very good over Verizon's network. My contacts were impressed with how clear my voice sounded, with little background noise--even during a blustery day in San Francisco. A few of my contacts sounded a bit tinny over the phone, but I'm not sure whether this was due to their phones or to the Droid X.

The Droid X is definitely one of the top smartphones coming out this summer. In features, design, and usability, it is right up there with the HTC EVO 4G and the iPhone 4. I wish that it were a little faster and that the camera ergonomics were a bit more user-friendly, but overall it is definitely one of the top Android phones available right now.


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Malicious applications 'haunts' in Android Market

SAN FRANCISCO - Android phone users are expected to be more careful. The reason is reportedly found in a special software that is harmful to users of Google's mobile OS is based.

Software is capable of stealing personal data belongs to millions of users Android and allegedly sent to a server located in China.

The software itself berkamfulas with a custom background wallpaper application was distributed officially in Google's Android Market for free. The danger, this application has been downloaded 4.6 million times as much.

Explained Dean Takahashi of VentureBeat security firm, after downloading the Android user, then these criminals collect data such as history browsing, messaging, mobile phone SIM card number of users, subscribed to an identification number, even voice mail password.

"The number is certainly not currently known as Android Market does not release detailed data," he said, as quoted by Apple Insider, Sunday (08/01/2010).

"All data is then sent to a site that is located at www.imnet.us. After investigation, the site seems to belong to someone who is located in Shenzhen, China," she called again. Read More..

Car Can Turn on Android phone

Added one more attraction of Android-based smartphone. With a special application, such as the Motorola Android smartphone or HTC Droid Evo 4G can be used to start the engine.

As is known, Android smartphone now it was on the rise and attract audiences. A joke even says, holding credible Android smartphone can make anyone look more attractive. With the ability to start the car, of course, making Android smartphones and their users seem more cool.

Then how can I make the smartphone can be used to start the car? Very easy, users simply need to download a free Android application named Viper SmartStart, and install some additional hardware to complete the car.

Quoted from TG Daily, Friday (7/30/2010), if installed, these applications can be used to power or control car virtually from anywhere.

Not only that, the Viper SmartStart also allows users to lock the car, opened the trunk and got a warning if something happened to the car, via their mobile phone. Users can even control the number of cars than a smartphone. Read More..

Dibanderol Rp 6 Juta, Samsung Galaxy S Dijual Terbatas

Jakarta - Walau belum dirilis secara resmi di Indonesia, ponsel Android Samsung Galaxy S ternyata telah dijual di beberapa tempat secara eksklusif. Sebagai 'pemanasan' bahkan harga jualnya dipatok lebih murah, namun terbatas.

Transaksi 'pemanasan' ini ditemui detikINET di toko ponsel Okeshop yang bertempat di Pasific Place, Jakarta, Senin (26/7/2010). Dalam acara terbatas tersebut, Galaxy S dibanderol di angka Rp 6 juta. Padahal harga jual aslinya konon dibanderol seharga Rp 6,5 juta. Dengan kata lain lebih murah Rp 500 ribu.

Ingin langsung menyerbu ke sana? Sabar dulu, sebab tidak bisa sembarangan. Harga khusus ini hanya berlaku untuk member salah satu milis gadget. Jadi sebelumnya, mereka mendaftar dulu baru kemudian bisa datang ke toko yang telah ditentukan.

Berdasarkan penuturan Indah selaku Head Officer di kios tersebut, harga spesial ini muncul sebagai bentuk promo Samsung kepada komunitas sebelum Galaxy S hadir di pasar Indonesia. Nah, dalam hal ini salah satu milis jual beli gadget tersebut bekerja sama dengan Samsung dan Okeshop.

Harga spesial ini khusus berlaku bagi 20 member milis tersebut yang telah mendaftar sebelumnya. Sayangnya hingga Senin (26/7/2010) siang, dari pantauan detikINET, hanya terdapat 6 daftar member yang sudah memesan dan segera mengambilnya.

Pembeli yang mengambil paket ini juga mendapat paket perdana dari Simpati. Belum jelas juga apakah bentuk promo ini bakal 'menular' ke milis-milis sejenis lainnya.

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Motorola Take Android Droid X to the Highest Limit

LAS VEGAS - Motorola is still not satisfied tasted the success of the Droid, who lifted the company from the downturn. Now, Motorola again brings Droid X, as successors.

For these producers, Droid X is not just simply their only weapon to fight the domination of other vendors, but more than that. According to Motorola's co-CEO Sanjay Jha, the latest series of their smart phones will make Android as a 'masterpiece' in the operating system.

How is it not, this handheld device comes with a screen measuring 4.3 inches with a resolution high-res, coupled with a 1GHz processor, and 8GB Flash memory is reached. This does not include an additional external memory that can store up to 16GB MicroSD model, plus additional capabilities 3G Mobile HotSpot.

Quoted by TG Daily, Thursday (06/24/2010), Droid X will come with 8 megapixel camera, coupled with support for 720p HD camcorder quality. So of course, users can share personal content-quality high definition.

"Motorola designed Droid Android X to push innovation to the highest limit, and can be enjoyed anywhere in the grip," explained Sanjay.

"We want to give experience to users Droid X, which they have not experienced before, either in hand or at home," he said.

Sanjay added, with the support of Android version 2.2 (Froyo) certainly get keistimewan with the presence of the Adobe Flash Player latest version 10.1.

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Motorolo prepare droid mini

SEOUL - LG will not let go this golden opportunity to wash coffers of huge success Droid. After Droid Android handset becomes the most successful, is now continued with the Droid X.

Well, the latest news mentions Motorola will present its latest series Droid, Droid named Minnie. Rumor is pushed after the photo that was claimed as a Droid Mini leaked and circulated on the internet.

South Korea is the site of origin, Hiapk.com, who leaked the photos and videos Droid Mini for the first time. So that was launched by GSM Arena, Wednesday (07/21/2010).

In the picture was revealed when Droid Mini, which is far smaller than the Droid and Droid X. Mini Droid concept still using qwerty but with a sliding model. Problem operating system, has been ascertained that Motorola will be pinned on Android.

But, is not known whether the Droid Mini for this segment. Because until now, Motorola is still reluctant to disclose more about the Mini Droid.

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Could the Droid X Replace Your Laptop?

The Droid X appears to be an opening day hit. Motorola's new smartphone--Verizon Wireless' answer to the Apple iPhone 4 via AT&T and HTC EVO 4G via Sprint--has already sold out online and at various retail shops across the nation. The ongoing iPhone 4 antenna soap opera has no doubt helped spur interest in the Droid X, as have positive reviews and Verizon's aggressive and snarky ad campaign.The Droid X appears to be an opening day hit. Motorola's new smartphone--Verizon Wireless' answer to the Apple iPhone 4 via AT&T and HTC EVO 4G via Sprint--has already sold out online and at various retail shops across the nation. The ongoing iPhone 4 antenna soap opera has no doubt helped spur interest in the Droid X, as have positive reviews and Verizon's aggressive and snarky ad campaign.


With its large 4.3-inch display, 8-megapixel camera, HDMI output, and the ability to capture high-def (720p) video, the Droid X has a strong multimedia focus that's resonating with consumers. But could the phone be a suitable laptop-replacement for business too?

For most of you, of course, the answer is a big, fat no. If you're deskbound and spend much of your day working with large spreadsheets, documents, presentations, or other files that demand a big display and a full-fledged productivity suite, the idea of a smartphone as a primary business PC probably seems like a joke.

But phone manufacturers disagree. Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha in June announced plans for a 2GHz Android smartphone that would ship by the end of the year. (By comparison, today's speediest smartphones, including the iPhone 4, Droid X, and EVO 4G, feature 1GHz processors.) Jha also predicted that mobile computers (i.e., laptops) would be replaced by smartphones in the enterprise within a few years, according to published reports.

A 2GHz smartphone chip would have its pros and cons, of course. The pros: More horsepower for video conferencing and training, and faster access to enterprise applications. The cons: A power-hungry CPU that's bound to drain your smartphone battery faster than today's 1GHz processors.

What about the Droid X? Could it cut it as a laptop-replacement device? For field workers, the answer may be yes, albeit with a few caveats. First, the phone now running Android 2.1 would need Android 2.2, the latest version of Google's mobile OS--an upgrade that's slated to happen later this summer.

Android 2.2 adds several business-friendly features, including enabling network administrators to secure sensitive data by remotely wiping users' phones. It also offers calendar sync for Exchange, better security with PIN-based lock-screens, and the capability for an Android e-mail app user to search and autocomplete names from the company directory.

In terms of hardware features, the Droid X just might work as a laptop-replacement--well, for some employees. The phone's impressive multimedia toolkit, including an 8MP camera and 720p video-capture, is handy for workers who spend a lot of time in the field, such as insurance claims adjusters.

For filling out online forms, the Droid X includes Swype, a data-entry tool that lets you enter text by sliding your finger across the on-screen keyboard. (In my tests with the Droid X, I've found Swype superior to single-digit tapping, although there is a brief learning curve.) And the HDMI-out port is handy for business travelers who frequently do PowerPoint presentations on the road.

What's missing? The Droid X could use a built-in Pico projector like the one in the new Samsung Galaxy Beam. That device projects a 50-inch presentation onto a wall and is convenient for product demos and training sessions.

Other smartphones? I've found the EVO 4G's battery life to be pathetically short, and a laptop-replacement phone needs to run at least a day before dying. And it's hard to recommend the iPhone 4 until Apple resolves the handset's antenna glitch. Samsung hasn't announced a release date for the Galaxy Beam in the United States.

The Droid X may be the latest, and perhaps greatest, mobile phone on the market today, but it'll be forgotten within months as newer, faster, and more feature-packed handsets take its place. Still, the device does point to a future where the laptop-replacing smartphone is a reality for businesses.

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