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  • mSpy: A Terrifying Smartphone And Tablet Spying App


    If you are keen in preserving your privacy, then you should definitely be weary of the mSpy app. When installed on an iOS or Android device, the app can track phone records, keyboard strokes and location data in the background without your knowledge.

    It is specially designed for legal monitoring use, and there are legitimate reasons for installing it if you intend to use it for legal matters. For instance, companies can use the app for monitoring company phones for security purposes. Parents can also use the app for monitoring the usage of devices that they give their children.

    The app dances around the issue of legal surveillance and has a disclaimer stating that it is intended for use by companies or parents who own or have legal consent for monitoring. The disclaimer further indicates that the users of such devices should be notified that they are under surveillance.

    However, on mSpy’s website, you can also see that it is indicated as a bugging tool for gathering evidence from a phone. It further ominously refers the tapped phone as the target and states that the app is 100% undetectable. However, this information is not necessary if users are informed that they are being monitored.

  • Moto G Smartphone to Be Unveiled By Motorola Aimed At Emerging Markets


    Google owned Motorola mobility handset maker is still struggling to find its niche in the smartphone market. Sales of its high-end smartphone Moto X have not been very impressive. Now the company intends to target the low end market with a cheap phone. However, this comes with a limitation since the phone will not be available in China, the worlds lading low end smartphone market.

    The company announced the low-end smartphone on Wednesday and it is set to retail at $180 without a contract. Motorola believes that it appeal to people in emerging markets like Chile, Brazil and Peru, with a combined population of 500 million potential customers.

    Much of its appeal is poised to come from Google’s Internet services embedded on the smartphone. The phone would be much less smart in china which blocks much of Google’s services including Google play.

    Motorola’s CEO Dennis Woodside said that the company’s ability to compete in china is a bit constrained and the smartphone will not be offered in the country initially.Motorola is confident enough that the smartphone will appeal to a large number of people outside China to make it successful.

    Unlike other low end smartphones in the market, the Moto G will have a 4.5-inch high-resolution screen and will also run the latest android software. However, there will also be some tradeoffs that come with the low cost smartphone. Moto G will be 5 ounces heavier than many popular smartphones.

    Motorola indicates that it will sell the Moto G at a profit and the phone is expected to hit the shelves in Brazil and parts of Europe on Wednesday and then reach US, India and other parts of Asia on January.

  • Samsung Overpowers Rivals in china’s Smartphone Market

    Samsung appears to be overpowering low-cost Chinese competitors in the enormous smartphone market according to a study.

    According to research firm Canalys, Samsung, which is already the largest smartphone vendor in China saw a 21% jump in market share for the third quarter ended 30th September compared to 14% a year earlier.

    Samsung doubled its sales in the Chinese market with nearly 19 million smartphones in the quarter.

    According to Canalys, Samsung grew much faster than its close rival  Lenovo Group Ltd, which had a 64% increase in sales but its market share remained the same at 13%.

    China overtook the US as the largest smartphone market last year, and the rapid market growth is driven by demand for low cost smartphones. Nicole Peng, a research director for Canalys said that Samsung’s growth in shipment volume came mainly from the mid-range and low-end segments.

    According to Peng, many Chinese consumers would choose a Samsung smartphone if it is a little more expensive than a cheap Chinese phone. Samsung is widely known for its TV sets.

    In the third quarter, Apple’s iPhone shipments to the Chinese market grew by 32% as compared to the year earlier, though its market share shrunk to 6% from 8%. Apple’s hefty price tag for the iPhone 5C indicates that it focusing on the high end segment, where margins are stable but growth is not very robust.

    Peng noted that the battle between Samsung and the low-end Chinese companies will continue to intensify.

  • Smartphone Market Share Held by Samsung; 2.5x Apple’s


    Samsung's sales per quarter have reached 90 million for the first time. This means that Samsung Electronics has beat Apple with over 50 million units of sale. On the other hand, China’s Huawei is now in the third place after LG electronics showed some slowdown in sales in its third quarter smartphone sales.

    According to an American market survey company, Strategy Analytics, Samsung sold 88.4 million smartphones in its third quarter. This saw it clinch the first place in sales with 35.2% of the market share. This means that one in every three smartphones sold was made by Samsung.

    Apple sold 33.8 million units after the release of the iPhone5S. This saw a 2.6 million increase in sales compared to the second quarter. However, its market share dropped by 0.2%. Neil Mawston, SA Analyst indicated that Apple is poised to get back on its track in Q4 with sales from its iPhone5S.

    Huawei ranked  in third place with 12.7 million units, representing 5.1% market share. LG, which was in third place in Q1 and Q2 sold 12million units, representing 4.8% market share. Meanwhile, China’s Lenovo closely follows LG with 10.8 million units representing 4.3% market share.

    Neil Mawston indicated that Samsung’s Galaxy S4 had a reduction in sales, but the Galaxy Y and Galaxy Note 3 had good sales.

    He also indicated that the global smartphone market in the third quarter is 251.4 million, which grew by 45% as compared to last year. He asserts that six out of every ten mobile phones sold around the world are smartphones.

  • Just A Handful of Passes Remain for Europe’s Largest Ever Connected Car Forum – Telematics Munich 2013

     
    Telematics Update have revealed today that less than 17 passes remain for access to Europe’s most trusted and largest forum for the connected car space, Telematics Munich (Nov 11-12, Munich, Germany). Giving exclusive admittance to hear the ‘big three’ German automakers BMW, Volkswagen, Mercedes and 9 other OEMs address an audience of over 800 senior leaders from across the automotive, telecoms, insurance, M2M, government, ITS, transport and fleet industries, the forum is set to be the biggest in history, with 750+ delegates already registered.

    BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen Lead the Telematics Discussion

    Telematics Munich has now established its place as Europe’s most influential event to unite the entire connected car ecosystem, discussing the breakthrough technologies, market penetration strategies and next-gen business models to deliver mass uptake of telematics systems across the automotive value chain. Not just the BMW, Mercedes and Volkswagen will be present, but more than 9 others who are aiming to grab as much telematics market share as possible, such as Nissan, Scania, Volvo, KIA, Hyundai, Renault, PSA, Toyota and FIAT.

    Rory Menage, Project Director for Telematics Munich, stated, “In less than 2 weeks we will be hosting the European telematics community in a brand new venue – with Volkswagen discussing car-sharing and mobility, Daimler revealing their augmented reality strategy, and BMW showcasing their ConnectedDrive solution, the line-up and attendance is already looking fantastic”. With the automotive market often getting the headlines this year, now is the time to understand the latest market trends, OEM activities, and anticipation of massive growth in this industry, and this event  looks like one ‘not to miss’ at all.

    Up-to-Date Topics Addressed by Europe’s Most Elite Speakers

    The 80+ hand-picked speakers at Telematics Munich 2013 will dissect key topics including:
    • Smart Billing to Transform the Car and Driver Relationship
    • Car-Sharing as the Future of Mobility
    • The Dealer as the Missing Link for Effective CRM
    • 4G Deployment: Know the Nuts and Bolts
    • Integrate Infotainment with the Consumer Electronics World
    • And more sessions addressing insurance telematics and UBI, intuitive HMI, the effects of eCall, emerging markets and autonomous mobility
    More Automakers and Associations Attending Than Ever Before
    The increase in overall attendees is also reflected in the largest auto OEM presence at the event to date, with several global automakers including Ford, BMW, Hyundai, Audi, Daimler, Renault, Volkswagen, Honda, PSA, Scania and Toyota already confirmed to attend, along the European Commission and the Car2Car Consortium. Telematics Update’s Europe Specialist Shreya Ganapathy stated, “This really does reflect the sense of excitement currently surrounding the connected car across the European continent”.

    She continued, “Major OEMs have thrown their hat in the telematics arena, but there still isn’t one stand-out player. I look forward to hearing the industry’s biggest movers and shakers at this year’s forum”. The full agenda and speaker line-up is available on the website.

    Key Endorsements from the Industry

    Mercedes-Benz stated on Telematics Munich, “This show is a great place to get an accurate pulse on the telematics industry and to meet or keep in touch with industry leaders.”
    Indeed, Volkswagen declared “For an OEM the conference was invaluable – extremely professionally run, delivered relevant content through knowledgeable speakers and presented excellent networking opportunities.”

    Register your place at Telematics Munich 2013

    Register via the secure link below book your place amongst 800+ senior telematics execs.

    About Telematics Update:
    Telematics Update Conferences are the most prestigious in the industry. We produce the largest telematics events in North America, Europe & Asia, and attract the most influential speakers providing a rich environment for establishing strategic relationships and networking.

    Contact:
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    Project Director | Telematics Update
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  • HTC-built smartphone To Be Launched by Amazon, Reports Say


    Reports indicate that HTC and Amazon are working on a range of android-powered smartphones. According to people familiar with the project, three devices are on the roadmap and are set to be released in 2014. For a long time, there have been rumors that Amazon is working on a smartphone to pair with its Kindle Fire range of tablets as it seeks to compete with offering from Apple and Google.

    HTC faces expulsion from the Open handset alliance if it has worked with Amazon to release a forked version of the android operating system from Google. The OHA is a consortium of mobile phone makers that aims at accelerating innovation in mobile services.

    As part of the OHA, HTC has free access to the android software from Google. It also has certification for its android devices to be pre loaded with access to Google play as well as Google’s android app suit that comes with Gmail, Chrome, search, Maps and Calendar.

    In 2012, Amazon forked android to produce software for its kindle fire tablets in order to access their own app store. The kindle fire range makes use of Microsoft’s Bing search engine, Nokia’s maps as well as its own silk browser.

    The threat for HTC being pulled out of the OHA could be double edged especially following its third quarter’s dip in loss. It is losing its market space to Samsung’s larger phone range and marketing spend, and has set its eyes on China where android is only used on a tiny percentage.

  • The Stunning Features of the new iPad Air from Apple


    The leaked videos, images and specs speculated for the past few months have finally proven true. The fifth generation iPad is now here and it resembles the iPad mini. However, Apple surprised many by giving the new gadget a new branding: the iPad Air.

    The Thinnest and Lightest Tablet

    Apple claims that the new tablet is the thinnest in the world. This is 20 percent thinner compared to its predecessor. The new tablet is also lighter and weighs only 1 pound compared to the previous version’s 1.4 pounds.

    A7 Chip

    The iPad Air’s A7 chip takes it to new peaks of speed and power. Games are even more responsive and apps run insanely fast. Everything you do with this gadget feels quicker. It also supports the OpenGL ES edition 3.0, which enables detailed visual effects and graphics once possible only among game consoles and desktop computers. The A7 chip has 64-bit architecture that opens a door for more powerful and robust apps hence more possibilities for the things you could do with the new iPad Air.

    M7 Coprocessor

    The M7 coprocessor is the main proof that iPad Air was created to be just on the move. The M7 coprocessor measures motion from the iPad Air by simply pulling data from the gyroscope, accelerometer, and compass.

    Thus, based on iPad Air’s movement, you can get a better experience from your apps. While A7 would typically shoulder this task, M7 does it more efficiently thus saving power.
    Awesome Battery Life

    Well, iPad Air remains powerful though not power-hungry. While it’s twice as fast and 20 percent thinner than the previous version, it still provides the same stunning battery life of 10 hours. This is because the A7 chip is not only more powerful but also more efficient.

    Ultrafast Wi-Fi

    Whether it’s your best app, movie, or book, iPad Air’s ultrafast wireless allows you to access what you love hence you can stay in touch and in sync. With the dual-band (2.4GHz & 5GHz), MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output) technology, and two antennas, the download speed can reach 300 Mbps. This is twice the previous version’s data rate.
    Pricing

    The cost of iPad Air will be $499 and above. The devices will be available starting November 1.

  • Top 5 Features of iPad mini with Retina Display


    The highly anticipated iPad mini’s second iteration was launched at Apple’s special event on Tuesday. Apple didn’t disappoint its customers and upgraded the renowned compact tablet. ipad mini with Retina display will be going for $399 and people will access it "sometime in November".

    Here are the top 5 feature of the newly released iPad mini:

    1. Advanced Retina Display

    Customers liked the iPad mini’s form factor and pricing but its low resolution display disappointed them. Apple has worked on the feedback and created a great 7.9-inch Retina display having a pixel density of 326ppi and a resolution of up to 2038×1536 pixels. This makes the new iPad mini a more appealing proposition.

    2. Dual-microphones

    The iPad mini with a Retina display has a different feature from the original version: two microphones, one being at the back and the other at the top edge. These two microphones function together in capturing better sound. They achieve this by suppressing any audio from a source, which the user doesn’t focus on. This helps to create high quality FaceTime Calls, enhances the capability of Siri’s voice recognition and makes video recording even better.

    3. New A7 Chip

    The latest iPad mini with a Retina display comes with a 64-bit, A7 chip that is also known to power the new iPhone 5s. This new chip provides 4 times faster CPU and a graphic performance, which is 8 times faster that of the previous version.
    The new gadget runs a 64-bit version of the iOS7, meant to function with the A7 chip. Besides, the A7 chip actually supports version 3.0 of OpenGLES to offer complex visual effects and detailed graphics.

    4. Quality Wi-Fi Reception

    The just released iPad mini has two antennas for supporting MIMO (multiple-input multiple-output), which makes the Wi-Fi to have a speed of up to 802.11n. The cellular model of the Wi-Fi has more LTE bands that offer support for more 4G LTE networks.

    5. M7 Coprocessor

    Similar to the iPhone 5s, this gadget sports the M7 motion coprocessor that helps to measure data from gyroscope, compass sensors, and accelerometer and then sends them to apps without affecting the A7 processor. This leads to an improved battery life. Moreover, it detects different kinds of motion.

  • World’s First Curved Screen Smartphone Unveiled by Samsung


    Samsung has released a variant of the Galaxy Note that is the world’s first smartphone with a curved display. Curved displays are poised to bring Samsung closer to achieving wearable devices with unbreakable and flexible screens.

    This comes in the frontline of Samsung’s innovations war with LG electronics and Apple. Samsung is seeking to expand its lead in the market for high end smartphones.

    The smartphone will have a 5.7-inch display and also has a horizontal curve. It has a comfortable grip as compared to other flat screen models and also weighs less than the Galaxy note 3.

    Key features on this smartphone include a tilt function which allows users to check various information including missed calls as well as battery life when the home screen is off. The users are also able to browse through various media files by pressing the right or left sides of the screen.

    Curved displays are opening up possibilities for the creation of bendable designs, which might revolutionize the high end smartphone market.

    Competition amongst Samsung and LG electronics is heating up with the announcement that LG is launching a smartphone with vertical curved display in early November. LG chem. Ltd, its component affiliate is poised to start production of a curved battery for the device.

    Technology analysts also indicate that Apple is planning to launch a smartphone with a curved screen.

    The new Samsung smartphone will be available in South Korea and a decision to release it on other markets is yet to be made.

  • LG Preps for the G Flex Curved Display Smartphone


    CNET has learned that LG is preparing for its first smartphone with a curved display. Even though plans are still underway, it is believed that LG will go for the name G Flex for its curved smartphone according to reliable sources. The 6 inch display smartphone is slated to be unveiled in November.

    Details of the G Flex are emerging at a time when Samsung is set to unveil its own curved display smartphone. Samsung’s device as well as a Galaxy Note 3 curved version is slated to be unveiled latter this month.

    Jessica Dolcourt, CNET senor editor explains that the flexible display does not mean that the phone will be able to bend or flex. Rather, it will have a curved, but stationary display. The curve is just perfect to fit around your face.

    LG first touted its technology through a press release in May when it launched a curved 55-inch OLED TV panel as well as a 5-inch plastic OLED panel. LG will have a busy month just after releasing its flagship G2 smartphone.

    An LG built Nexus 5 is also set to be unveiled by Google in the next several weeks. Its predecessor, Nexus 4 created a buzz for LG. The new G2 is said to have a more powerful and speedy processor. The G Flex is poised to generate more hype for LG.

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