CHINA HAS LAUNCHED ITS OWN OS (COS) - SET TO STOP ANDROID, IOS & MICROSOFT [MUST SEE]

China has always tried to support its homegrown tech industry and even the security concerns over U.S.
secret surveillance which gives
Chinese Government another reasons to trust domestic vendors.

Many other countries are also in favor to develop their own technology industries to reduce their dependence on U.S.

What China thinks about the monopoly of OS in the market...

The Government of China is not too fond of foreign mobile operating systems and therefore are trying to
break the monopoly of Microsoft, Apple and Google in the country.

What China plans to do...

This week at an event in Beijing, China has unveiled its own Linux-based mobile platform, dubbed China Operating System (COS),
developed as a joint effort between a company 'Shanghai Liantong', ISCAS (Institute of Software at the Chinese Academy of Sciences) and the Chinese Government.

According to COS website, it is
designed for PCs, Smartphones, tablets, TVs, set-top boxes and other smart appliances. It runs Java applications, supports HTML5 and can run over 100,000 apps.
At the launch event, the head of the ISCAS criticized Apple’s iOS for being a closed ecosystem, Android for its fragmentation issues, and Windows Phone for its poor security.

According to the promo video, the China Operating System (COS) interface and functions are much like Android, specifically very similar to HTC’s Sense 5.

However, many Chinese users are criticizing this operating system on social media sites,

“What does COS stand for? COPY OTHER SYSTEM?…
But it really does look like a fusion of the Apple, Android, Symbian, and Blackberry operating system,"

Another user commented,

"It’s not open source because they’re terrified that others will see that the source code is the same as Android, and
accuse them of cheating the
government out of money,"

Four years back, China once tried to create its own Linux-based, open mobile operating system called
"OPhone or OMS (Open Mobile System)", but it was failed to gain popularity and discontinued after 2011.

Well, do you think, China is
competing with the NSA over spying ability with a motto to leave room for backdoors or to defend themselves from NSA surveillance programs.

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SMARTPHONE REVIEW: SAMSUNG GALAXY S4 FULL SPECS

As the launch date for Samsung Galaxy S5 approaches , I decided to share with you specs of it predecessor - Galaxy S4.

Network/Bearer and Wireless
Connectivity

Infra: LTE 4G
2G: EDGE / GPRS
(850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900MHz)
4G: LTE Cat 3 (800 / 850 / 900 / 1800 / 2100 / 2600MHz)
*Dependent on market

3G: HSPA+ (850 / 900 / 1900 /
2100MHz)
Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
Wi-Fi Direct: Yes

Bluetooth Profiles

BT 4.0 (PBAP, A2DP, AVRCP,HFP, HSP, OPP, SAP, HID, PAN,
DI, MAP)
NFC: Yes

Connectivity Support

DLNA, MHL 2.0
PC Sync. KIES, KIES Air

OS Android Display

Technology: FHD sAMOLED
Colour Depth: 16M
Size: 5"
Resolution: 1920 x 1080

Chipset

CPU Type: Quad
CPU Speed: 1.9GHz

Memory

16GB (User memory approximately 9GB)**

Camera

Camera Resolution (Rear):
CMOS, 13MP
Camera Resolution (Front):
CMOS, 2MP
Flash Power: LED (1EA)
Auto Focus: Yes

Sensors

Accelerometer, Geomagnetic,
Gyro, RGB light, Barometer,
Proximity, Gesture,Temperature & Humid

Physical Specification

Dimension:
(HxWxD) 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9mm
Weight: 130g

Colour

White Frost / Black Mist

Connectors

USB USB 2.0
Earjack 3.5mm

External Memory Slot

MicroSD Slot (up to 64GB)***
SIM Support Micro SIM (3FF)
Connector Micro USB (5V, 2A)
MHL Yes

Battery Standard

Battery: 2600mAh
Internet Usage Time (3G):
Up to 8 Hrs
Internet Usage Time (LTE):
Up to 8 Hrs
Internet  Usage Time (WI-FI):
Up to 10 Hrs
Video Playback Time:
Up to 11 Hrs
Audio Playback Time:
Up to 62 Hrs
Talk Time(W-CDMA):
Up to 17 Hrs
Standby Time (W-CDMA):
Up to 370 Hrs
Standby Time (LTE):
Up to 320 Hrs

Location

AGPS, GLONASS

Services and Applications

Samsung Apps: Yes
Music Hub: Yes
Readers Hub: Yes
Game Hub: Yes
ChatON, mFluent IM
ChatON ActiveSync: Yes

Audio and Video

Video Format: MPEG4, H.263,
H.264, DivX, DivX3.11, VC-1,
VP8, WMV7 / 8, Sorenson Spark, HEVC
Video Resolution: Full HD (1080p)
Video Playback
Video Frame
rate
30fps
Audio Format: MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, AMR-NB / WB, OGG, FLAC, AC-3, apt-X (Bluetooth)

APPLE RELAUNCHES IPHONE 4 IN INDIA [MORE INFO]

To all my readers from india Apple is relaunching its popular iPhone 4 in the Indian market.

The phone was all the rage back in 2010 but is now barely running iOS 7 on a single-core 1 GHz processor, 512 MB of RAM and lowly 8 gigs of storage.
Then there's the pricing - instead of going for something reasonable
Apple has priced the iPhone 4 at Rs 22,900, the equivalent of around $370 i.e #59,200. That's for an 8GB version,
mind you.

It seems that the pricey iPhone 5s and uninspiring iPhone 5c aren't doing it for Apple in India where users aren't thrilled by the company removing the iPhone 5. The iPhone 4S looks a more reasonable smartphone at that price, even though it's over two-years old itself.

What do you think?

I leave you to comment on this - is the move a big slap in the face of Indian buyers, an
entirely cash-motivated move by Apple or the cheapest way to get an iOS 7 smartphone?

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SAMSUNG GALAXY S5 RUMOURED TO BE RELEASED IN FEBRUARY 23 [CHECK IT OUT]

The rumors surrounding the next generation Galaxy S smartphone are coming in thick and fast.
Check out
          - Samsung Galaxy Note 3 about to be released

          - Samsung Galaxy S5 Iris Scanner

Firstly, the device was tipped for a March release, which was even backed up by a statement from the company's VP, but we then had a Samsung executive saying that their flagship
smartphone will not be showcased at the Mobile World Congress.

Now, we have another report from Mobile Review's Eldar Murtazin , who says that the hotly anticipated Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone will be announced on February 23. It has to be noted that the same guy had correctly predicted the Galaxy S4 launch date last year.

Samsung Galaxy S5 launch -18.00. Barcelona. 23 February. Price the same. Launch - end of April. Specs - u know them :) new touchwiz ;)
— Eldar Murtazin (@eldarmurtazin)
January 21, 2014

Samsung will announce its 2014 flagship Galaxy S5 smartphone at a dedicated event in Barcelona on
February 23, which is a day before the Mobile World Congress kicks off.
Furthermore, Mr. Murtazin claims that the device will be available in the stores by the end of April, which alligns nicely with earlier rumors.

What are the Specs?

Meanwhile, Samsung Galaxy S5 is expected to sport a 5.2-inch display with a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels and the device is said to offer a choice between the Qualcomm Snapdragon 805 chipset and Samsung's next generation Exynos.

The other hardware specifications of the Galaxy S5 include 3 GB of RAM, 16 megapixel rear camera,
fingerprint sensor, new TouchWiz user interface and a 3,000mAh battery.

On the other hand...

However, these are just mere speculations based on the previous rumors and there is no official confirmation at
the moment. We will keep you
posted about their recent news.

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ANDROID KITKAT UPDATES IN MARCH - SAMSUNG GALAXY S3 AND NOTE 2

This might be a rumor though because it's not an official news.
A Samsung insider says that a
couple of former flagships will get updated to the latest version of Android 4.4.2 KitKat within the next couple of months. Namely, the Galaxy S3 and Note 2 should get the update by the end of March this year.

A Samsung software engineer with knowledge on the subject claims that both devices will be updated in late Q1 of this year, not long after the expected Galaxy S4 KitKat rollout.

The update will include
performance tweaks and updates, and a few new software features.
The transparent status bar, new print feature from settings, and immersive full-screen mode will be included.

ANDROID KITKAT IS NOW AVAILABLE FOR EUROPEAN HTC ONE [MUST SEE]

To all my HTC fans readers, I'm happy to inform you that the Android 4.4 kitkat is now available in Europe.

The French SFR carrier was among the first to start seeding the Android 4.4.2 KitKat to the HTC One units on its network. This is the first EU HTC One getting the update, which means other European regions and

carriers will be getting the KitKat treatment soon enough.

What has it got to offer you?

The new 4.4.2 update brings
Android 4.4.2 and its improvements plus the latest Sense 5.5 UI. Your phone will become noticeably faster
thanks to the new firmware.

Hopefully it won't take long before it'll.be available for other European countries :)

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IF YOUR INTERNET CONNECTION IS NOT QUICK ENOUGH FOR YOUTUBE - GOOGLE CAN HELP YOU DETECT [CHECK IT OUT]

I know of many Blackberry who complain rather more or less have the belief that you can't you can't watch Youtube videos with BIS. It's not that it won't show the Youtube video but they claim to say "it skips". So what they do is that they watch online videos on Youtube via WiFi network.
Many are tempted to blame
stuttering YouTube streams on our internet providers, but who's really at fault?

What's the possible solution to the problem?

Google may shed some light on the subject now that it has launched a Video
Quality Report
http://www.google.com/get/videoqualityreport/#how_video_gets_to_you
. The tool tells
surfers how well their providers typically handle YouTube in a given region, breaking reliability down by the feed quality and time of day. Services that properly load at least 90 percent
of 720p videos get a "YouTube
HD Verified" badge, while those that tend to choke wind up in standard definition and lower definition categories.

Only Canadians have access to the report at the moment, although it should reach other countries in time.

What's the aim?

Wherever it goes, it should
help viewers decide whether or not it's time to switch networks -- and it just might spur some companies into making much-needed upgrades.

Google can now say if your internet connection is quick enough for YouTube

I know of many Blackberry who complain rather more or less have the belief that you can't you can't watch Youtube videos with BIS. It's not that it won't show the Youtube video but they claim to say "it skips". So what they do is that they watch online videos on Youtube via WiFi network.
Many are tempted to blame
stuttering YouTube streams on our internet providers, but who's really at fault?

What's the possible solution to the problem?

Google may shed some light on the subject now that it has launched a Video Quality Report. The tool tells
surfers how well their providers typically handle YouTube in a given region, breaking reliability down by the feed quality and time of day. Services that properly load at least 90 percent
of 720p videos get a "YouTube
HD Verified" badge, while those that tend to choke wind up in standard definition and lower definition categories.

Only Canadians have access to the report at the moment, although it should reach other countries in time.

What's the aim?

Wherever it goes, it should
help viewers decide whether or not it's time to switch networks -- and it just might spur some companies into making much-needed upgrades.

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CHECK OUT BEST TOP 6 SMARTPHONES WITH LONGER BATTERY LIFE

You're welcome, we all know 2013 was a prosperous year for many Smartphones producing companies like Sony, Nokia, Tecno, LG and Samsung to mention a few.
And you also know that 9jaTechArena have been keeping you updated on the latest Smartphones in the market.
Check out:
          - Samsung Galaxy Note 3 about to be released
          - Nokia Normandy User Interface
Why discuss about Battery life?

One major feature we look out for in all the varieties of smartphones around either Android, iOS, Windows, etc is their battery life span.
Check out:
          - 5 Important Tips To               Make Your Battery Last Longer
You'll agree with me that, no matter how super-cool your smartphone can be - if it's battery life span is not durable it's a big problem for you.

Give Smart honour to whom honour is due to...

I'll quickly share with you the Best 6 smartphones with battery usage that really impressed us.
Give one of these devices a try if you're looking for a phone that packs some decent juice.

Best Top 6 Smartphones with longer Battery life

Motorola Droid Maxx (Verizon Wireless), August 2013

The Droid Maxx has a big, colorful screen and plenty of features. Its camera also takes great photos, but the real story is that its battery kept going for 15 hours and 50
minutes. That's almost an hour more than its predecessor, the old Droid Razr Maxx HD, which lasted 14 hours and 53 minutes.

Samsung Galaxy Note 3 (multiple carriers), October 2013

The third generation of Note is the most significant upgrade yet and the first Note
device. It delivered 15 hours of battery life.

LG G Flex (multiple carriers), January 2014

The G Flex not only has a novel, bowed body that can withstand 88 pounds of pressure, but its 3,500mAh battery inside is curved as
well  the handset lasted an impressive 17 hours and 49 minutes -- that's plenty of
time to watch your videos on that immersive curved display

Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini (AT&T), September 2013

Though it originally launched in 2012, the S3 Mini debuted on AT&T in September 2013
for just 99 cents. But don't be fooled by the budget-friendly price, the compact handset
packs plenty of battery punch: 14 hours and 6 minutes of video playback, to be exact.

Motorola Moto X (multiple carriers), September 2013

Motorola's most impressive handset yet has plenty of notable capabilities and
functionality along with a tested battery life of 10 hours and 9 minutes. And all of that is crammed into a highly customizable design built for maximum comfort.

Samsung Galaxy Express (AT&T), November
2013

Coming in with 14 hours and 35 minutes of continuous video time under its belt, the
Galaxy Express showed plenty of battery life.
In addition to that, it features a solid 5-megapixel camera and 4G LTE.

You'll notice that the battery life was measured based on how long it lasts on continuous video playback.

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Source: CNET