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Tuesday, August 13, 2013


BlackBerry hits 88MPH, goes back to the future with NEW old 9720 mobe

Brainwave: Crank out a cheap QWERTY BB7 phone for Asia, Latin America

BlackBerry has announced a new phone for emerging markets: the BlackBerry 9720. It's not part of the shiny new BlackBerry OS 10 line-up of mobiles because it's powered by the ancient BlackBerry 7 OS, which last saw action in 2011.
It's the consequence of a mismatch between BlackBerry's swanky modern QNX-based operating system and the company's customers. BB OS 10 requires devices with 2GB of memory and a dual-core processor to run all its bells and whistles; the sort of hardware that sports a mid to high-end price tag.
However plenty of BlackBerry's punters can't afford that: those expecting low-cost handsets in emerging markets. While BlackBerry promised that BB OS 10 would be available across all price points in 2013, it hasn't been able to come up with the goods. Even the cheapest of the three BB OS 10 devices released to date -the Q5 - is still far too expensive to appeal to the $150 segment: it costs about £290 SIM-free in the UK (that's about $450 in the US).
Hence, the volte face. The 9720 will not be available in the West but in Asia and Latin America. It's a QWERTY handset with thumbpad and 2.8-inch screen similar to the low-cost Curve range, and sports a built-in FM radio. It has a 320 x 480 pixel display, an 800MHz processor with 512MB RAM, 5Mp camera and a 1,450mAh battery.
Its ancient OS has been tweaked to allow access to BlackBerry Messenger, FaceBook and Twitter. BlackBerry would rather not devote resources to its legacy OS, but has little other choice.
BB OS 10 turned out to be too much for BlackBerry's PlayBook, too. Having promised owners of the tablet a new version of the operating system, BB CEO Thorsten Heins announced the slab was being discontinued, in part owing to the poor performance of the OS.
The company, which has watched its market share nosedive in just five years, announced it was up for grabs yesterday. ®BlackBerry hits 88MPH, goes back to the future with NEW old 9720 mobe

BlackBerry hits 88MPH, goes back to the future with NEW old 9720 mobe


BlackBerry hits 88MPH, goes back to the future with NEW old 9720 mobe

Brainwave: Crank out a cheap QWERTY BB7 phone for Asia, Latin America

BlackBerry has announced a new phone for emerging markets: the BlackBerry 9720. It's not part of the shiny new BlackBerry OS 10 line-up of mobiles because it's powered by the ancient BlackBerry 7 OS, which last saw action in 2011.
It's the consequence of a mismatch between BlackBerry's swanky modern QNX-based operating system and the company's customers. BB OS 10 requires devices with 2GB of memory and a dual-core processor to run all its bells and whistles; the sort of hardware that sports a mid to high-end price tag.
However plenty of BlackBerry's punters can't afford that: those expecting low-cost handsets in emerging markets. While BlackBerry promised that BB OS 10 would be available across all price points in 2013, it hasn't been able to come up with the goods. Even the cheapest of the three BB OS 10 devices released to date -the Q5 - is still far too expensive to appeal to the $150 segment: it costs about £290 SIM-free in the UK (that's about $450 in the US).
Hence, the volte face. The 9720 will not be available in the West but in Asia and Latin America. It's a QWERTY handset with thumbpad and 2.8-inch screen similar to the low-cost Curve range, and sports a built-in FM radio. It has a 320 x 480 pixel display, an 800MHz processor with 512MB RAM, 5Mp camera and a 1,450mAh battery.
Its ancient OS has been tweaked to allow access to BlackBerry Messenger, FaceBook and Twitter. BlackBerry would rather not devote resources to its legacy OS, but has little other choice.
BB OS 10 turned out to be too much for BlackBerry's PlayBook, too. Having promised owners of the tablet a new version of the operating system, BB CEO Thorsten Heins announced the slab was being discontinued, in part owing to the poor performance of the OS.
The company, which has watched its market share nosedive in just five years, announced it was up for grabs yesterday. ®BlackBerry hits 88MPH, goes back to the future with NEW old 9720 mobe

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Posted at 9:32 AM |  by Unknown

Microsoft takes a U-turn again, says Xbox One will work even without Kinect

  • Anupam Saxena, August 13, 2013
    ps4-vs-xbox.jpg
    It looks like Microsoft is taking another U-turn by clarifying that its new Xbox One console will even work without plugging in the new Kinect sensor.

    In an interview with IGN, Microsoft's Marc Whitten, Chief Xbox One Platform Architect, responded to a question on whether the console would work even without the Kinect sensor plugged in, saying that it would indeed function but features that make use of the sensor won't work. He explained,"That said, like online, the console will still function if Kinect isn't plugged in, although you won't be able to use any feature or experience that explicitly uses the sensor."

    Previously, Microsoft had mentioned that the Xbox One will not function without the Kinect sensor, as noted by an IGN report. 

    Xbox's UK marketing director Harvey Eagle had said that "Kinect does require to be connected to Xbox One in all cases, yes."

    It's interesting to note that Microsoft includes Kinect in the standard Xbox One package, which implies it's not optional. The Xbox One costs $500, and one of the reasons given for the high price is the inclusion of the Kinect sensor. It's worth noting that PlayStation 4, Xbox One's competitor in the next-generation gaming console wars, does not include a bundled motion sensor, and is priced $100 cheaper than Microsoft' console. (Also see: PS4 priced $100 cheaper than Xbox One)

    Whitten also informed that users will get the ability to completely turn the sensor off in the console's settings. In this mode, the sensor will not collect any information but the console will support using the sensor for IR blasting. Also, if the user tries to access any feature that requires Kinect functionality, the console will prompt the user to turn it back on.

    Microsoft had also clarified earlier that a simple "Xbox off" voice command, will switch off Kinect while users enjoy the entertainment features of the console and the only command that the sensor will recognise that time would be "Xbox on". Users could even switch off this feature, if they wished to. 

    It's not the first time that Microsoft has retracted from its original stance with the Xbox One. In June, Microsoft took a U-turn by backing off plans for the Xbox One consoles to require constant Internet connections and put restrictions on playing second-hand disk games after wide spread outrage among the media and gaming community and the good response to PlayStation 4 pre bookings that does not have any such restrictions.http://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/microsoft-takes-a-u-turn-again-says-xbox-one-will-work-even-without-kinect-405334

Microsoft takes a U-turn again, says Xbox One will work even without Kinect

Microsoft takes a U-turn again, says Xbox One will work even without Kinect

  • Anupam Saxena, August 13, 2013
    ps4-vs-xbox.jpg
    It looks like Microsoft is taking another U-turn by clarifying that its new Xbox One console will even work without plugging in the new Kinect sensor.

    In an interview with IGN, Microsoft's Marc Whitten, Chief Xbox One Platform Architect, responded to a question on whether the console would work even without the Kinect sensor plugged in, saying that it would indeed function but features that make use of the sensor won't work. He explained,"That said, like online, the console will still function if Kinect isn't plugged in, although you won't be able to use any feature or experience that explicitly uses the sensor."

    Previously, Microsoft had mentioned that the Xbox One will not function without the Kinect sensor, as noted by an IGN report. 

    Xbox's UK marketing director Harvey Eagle had said that "Kinect does require to be connected to Xbox One in all cases, yes."

    It's interesting to note that Microsoft includes Kinect in the standard Xbox One package, which implies it's not optional. The Xbox One costs $500, and one of the reasons given for the high price is the inclusion of the Kinect sensor. It's worth noting that PlayStation 4, Xbox One's competitor in the next-generation gaming console wars, does not include a bundled motion sensor, and is priced $100 cheaper than Microsoft' console. (Also see: PS4 priced $100 cheaper than Xbox One)

    Whitten also informed that users will get the ability to completely turn the sensor off in the console's settings. In this mode, the sensor will not collect any information but the console will support using the sensor for IR blasting. Also, if the user tries to access any feature that requires Kinect functionality, the console will prompt the user to turn it back on.

    Microsoft had also clarified earlier that a simple "Xbox off" voice command, will switch off Kinect while users enjoy the entertainment features of the console and the only command that the sensor will recognise that time would be "Xbox on". Users could even switch off this feature, if they wished to. 

    It's not the first time that Microsoft has retracted from its original stance with the Xbox One. In June, Microsoft took a U-turn by backing off plans for the Xbox One consoles to require constant Internet connections and put restrictions on playing second-hand disk games after wide spread outrage among the media and gaming community and the good response to PlayStation 4 pre bookings that does not have any such restrictions.http://gadgets.ndtv.com/games/news/microsoft-takes-a-u-turn-again-says-xbox-one-will-work-even-without-kinect-405334

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Posted at 9:31 AM |  by Unknown

Friday, April 5, 2013

             Is Microsoft going towards death??

sources claimed that the new interface of windows 8 and windows 8 OS mobile are badly exposed due to their less effectiveness and less ease of user interface.it was executed badly and now results are revealing due to Microsoft journey towards failure. Microsoft was under serious consequences  of market appreciation and sale of Samsung and apple which was touching to new glories.it is important now that will Microsoft survive or nor??.
the bloggers answered that it depends upon now approach of Microsoft. If Microsoft attracted the consumers and they gave them what they want then Microsoft will survive otherwise it will lead him to his death. The world's biggest IT tycoon now is fighting the war of his existence due to failure of policies. Market analysts claimed that nothing have been left for Microsoft in market. After badly rejected by customers and industry due to better policies of his rivals Microsoft can cause the wall street to crash if the same circumstances sustain in information technology market.

microsoft is dead!!

             Is Microsoft going towards death??

sources claimed that the new interface of windows 8 and windows 8 OS mobile are badly exposed due to their less effectiveness and less ease of user interface.it was executed badly and now results are revealing due to Microsoft journey towards failure. Microsoft was under serious consequences  of market appreciation and sale of Samsung and apple which was touching to new glories.it is important now that will Microsoft survive or nor??.
the bloggers answered that it depends upon now approach of Microsoft. If Microsoft attracted the consumers and they gave them what they want then Microsoft will survive otherwise it will lead him to his death. The world's biggest IT tycoon now is fighting the war of his existence due to failure of policies. Market analysts claimed that nothing have been left for Microsoft in market. After badly rejected by customers and industry due to better policies of his rivals Microsoft can cause the wall street to crash if the same circumstances sustain in information technology market.

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Posted at 3:55 AM |  by Unknown
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