Samsung Smartphones To Get Fingerprint Feature

Though smartphone industry is carrying out various experiments in terms of screen size, RAM processor speeds, and even aesthetics, one area is yet to get its due: security.

Though there have been significant improvements in phone security mechanism recently, but most of them are based on old procedures such as PINs, patterns or no security procedure at all.
Now consider this. Your smartphone uses fingertip scanning in order to allow you access to the confidential data stored in it. Well, that’s what Samsung might be working on if a recent rumour is to be believed. 

Actually, the famous website SamMobile has received an e-mail today that displays a sequence of pictures showing off fingerprints and associated imagery. The images clearly indicate that Samsung is working on some kind of fingerprint technology for its upcoming phones. However, one should not forget that these images are the only ‘evidence' we have as of now, nothing more could be confirmed from the sources.

In case, Samsung comes up with a security system that involves using a fingerprint reader instead of the traditional home button, it would equip Samsung device owners with an essential security mechanism for data security.

It is also reported that Apple is also working on some sort of fingerprint tech for its iPhone 5S. Though fingertip scanning is not a new idea, but using it to for smartphones can surely help the handset owners.  
 Source:Internet

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Sprint Announces Ultra-Rugged Android Smartphone

U.S. carrier Sprint has announced an ultra-rugged Android smartphone in the form of the Kyocera Torque. The Kyocera Torque sports a 4-inch WVGA screen and is powered by a 1.2 GHz dual core Qualcomm MSM8960 processor, as well as 1 GB of RAM.

4G LTE connectivity is also included, as is a 5-megapixel camera, NFC, 4 GB of internal storage (which can be expanded up to 32 GB via a microSD slot), and a 2,500mAh battery. It'll run on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. The company has also made efforts to ensure the phone can stand up to some every day wear and tear.
"Anyone will quickly appreciate the durability of this smartphone, whether you work in rugged environments or just enjoy outdoor activities," said David Owens, vice president of Product Development.
"It seems like everyone I talk to has damaged a phone by dropping it on a hard surface. This phone is for all those customers who want to make sure even if that happens, the phone will withstand the fall. This is an impressive Android device that can withstand extreme conditions while bringing our customers the speed of Sprint 4G LTE and convenience of instant push-to-talk communications from Sprint Direct Connect."
Sprint says that the device is waterproof and can function in up to one meter of water for up to 30 minutes. The carrier said it still functions after being dropped 26 times from four feet high and can survive heavy dust for six hours.
Source:Internet

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India’s first 3D tablet launched

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One of the new tablets launched by California-based Swipe Telecom happens to be the country’s “first 3D tablet”.
The price of the tablet ranges from Rs 5,999 to Rs 6,999, while the one with phone facility is priced at Rs 8,999. The tablets run on Android 4.03 Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) operating system and are targeted towards kids and youth. It provides stupendous experience of 3D gaming and 3D videos. It comprises of a 7″ TFT Five Point Touch Capacitive screen packing 800×480 pixels. Under the hood, 3D LIFE is powered on an A13 Cortex processor on a blistering1.5GHZ clock speed, 4GB internal memory and a 512 MB DD RAM. The tablet can play videos for 5-6 hours at stretch offers a large battery life with a 3400 m AH battery.
The domestic tablet PC market was 0.95 million units or Rs 2,200 crore in 2011, and is expected to touch 2.2 million units this year.The company is backed by Mantra Ventures with commitment of $ 10 million, and is also in discussion with other PEs for an additional $ 20 million.

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BSNL TABLETS PENTA TPAD IS701R LAUNCHED at Rs 3250 (app. $ 75)

BSNL has launched three tablets including two 7 inch resistive screen based tabs with Android 2.3 operating system while the third tablet comes with an 8 inch capacitive touchscreen.

Made by Noida based company - Pantel, the tablets will be sold with discounted data plans from BSNL. The three tablets are priced at Rs 3,250, Rs 10,999 and Rs 13,500.

The cheapest model is Panta Tpad IS 701r which is priced at Rs 3,250. Notably, Aakash is priced at just Rs 2500. However, Tpad has better specification than the Datawind's low cost tablet.

Panta Tpad is a WiFi only tablet with Android 2.3 operating system, it has a 1 GHz processor (ARM11 IMAP210) clubbed with 256 MB RAM. The tablet also offers HDMI port through which it can be connected to a TV. Its 7 inch resistive touch screen comes with 800x600 resolution and 16:9 aspect ratio.

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