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Archives for January 7, 2011

Wi-Fi-Only Samsung Galaxy Tab at CES

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Wi-Fi-Only Samsung Galaxy Tab at CES
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Looking for a Tablet alternative to the iPad? The Galaxy Tab runs on Android™ 2.2 (Froyo) and features a 7-inch TFT display with 1024 x 600 WSVGA resolution. The lightweight and sleek device weighs only 13 ounces, is 12 millimeters thin and easily fits in a jacket pocket or purse. Specs – 4G LTE-enabled Samsung Galaxy Tab™ – 7-inch enhanced TFT display with 1024 x 600 WSVGA resolution, Android 2.2, Adobe® Flash® 10.1, 1.2GHz Cortex A8 Hummingbird application processor, rear-facing 5-megapixel camera and front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera and camcorder enable video chat capabilities.
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CloudMade Acquires OneStepAhead – supports developers with free cross-platform tool

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Interesting news as CloudMade (think OSM, MapZen etc…) Acquires OneStepAhead… recall is was several months ago when CloudMade Raised $12.3 Million in Series B Funding (see http://www.gisuser.com/content/view/21070/2/). It was back in July 2010 when the company announced that the investment “will drive vast industry opportunities to monetize and innovate with location products and bring mapping to the masses”. According to the PR, OneStepAhead is a key company setting the pace in the design and implementation of next generation navigation software. The deal merges CloudMade’s expertise in the fields of geo-platforms and developer tools with OneStepAhead’s unique on-device map caching, update and rendering technologies. Details of the buyout are found in this PR

For the developer… the OneStepAhead Deal supports developers with free cross-platform tool. This from CloudMade… “The acquisition will enable CloudMade to support its fast growing developer community of 16.200 developers with free tools and services to build innovative location based apps that transform user experiences across all iOS and Android devices and the Web. Hybrid maps will give developers the freedom to create location-enabled applications with maps that are always up-to-date, fast to load and navigable even in areas of poor network coverage.” See more in the announcement

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Getting Your Digital Media on the Big Screen Via Nokia N8

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A terrific app for users of the Nokia N8 (and forthcoming N7) from Nokia Beta LAbs, enabling users to share and enjoy their digital media on the big screen.  From the Beta Labs (Nokia)… Taking advantage of the HDMI output capability of both these devices, Big Screen launches as soon as the HDMI connection is made (with a compatible TV), displaying all available media content right there on the TV. What’s more, taking advantage of the Bluetooth connection capabilities of the Nokia N8 and Nokia E7, users can easily configure any Bluetooth controller (such as a Wii game’s remote) to browse and play their content from the comfort of their sofa.



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