Heres is nice demo video of MeeGo OS for tablets , pre-Alpha version
this is a pre-alpha version of MeeGo. Not all features may be implemented as shown in final product. Also note that you can see some issues in this video that point to the pre-alpha nature of this build.
Mobile phones are often described as vital, but it’s never had such a literal meaning than what the new “EPI Life” device offers. Unveiled at the excellently-named CommunicAsia conference, the small smartphone features all the usual refinements: light weight, touch screen, and of course an ECG machine instantly connected to a team of doctors.
The “Health Concierge” service works when you hold your fingers to sensors on the sides of the phone: it reads your heartbeat before sending the data to a team of trained cardiologists. They text the results back, letting you know if that funny feeling in your chest is “too much curry” or the slightly more daunting, “you need get to a hospital asap.” They can even help you get there in some regions, with private ambulances and the terrifyingly capitalist phrase “expedited patient admission for customers.”
It also creates the most scientific data plan options you’ve ever heard of, where free minutes and download caps come with a set number of ECG readings per month. More excitingly, EPI has announced that they’ll be offering this technology to other mobile manufacturers, so you can have a choice to go with your chest pains. We might see an iHeart application sooner than you think.
The mobile phone made wristwatches obsolete over a decade ago. We were almost positive people would notice by now. The more expensive the timepiece, the more exclusive the brand, the more it shows off how the wearer wants to spend lots of money to look good at the expense of sense. Almost every other device you carry now tells the time on top of its “actual” functions, making that chunk of metal on your arm a “I don’t understand this mo-dern world” badge.
This is bad news for beautiful clockwork, which is why Celsius X VI II (counter-intuitively called the “Celsius-ten-six-two” for maximum exclusivity) brings something back with tourbillon watch workings, powering the mobile phone. If you don’t know what ‘tourbillon’ means, it roughly translates as ‘the most beautiful and expensive cogs you could conceive.’
On top of being a phone, the Celsius does everything you’d want from a top-flight watch: it spins, it clicks, and it costs a truly insane £180,000.
This is a big week for Apple fans as not only does the iPhone 4 go on sale on Thursday, but it’s also time for another iPhone OS update. Now known as iOS 4, this is the first major revision of the software since this time last year, when iPhone OS 3.0 was introduced.
iPhone users who wish to upgrade to iOS 4 should plug in their iPhones, open iTunes and select ‘check for updates’. Just to warn you, the installation process is a long one, so if you haven’t got an hour to spare, you may want to wait until you do!
The most significant change within iOS 4 is multi-tasking, or Apple’s interpretation of it anyway. Certain applications will now be able to run in the background to allow super-fast switching between them; helpful for IM, social networking and other Push-enabled apps. Other new features include folders, where apps can be grouped together, changeable wallpaper for the home screen and the lock screen, plus plenty of minor alterations such as an orientation lock, a global inbox, new Spotlight features and text-correction methods.
All of this sounds great, but not everyone is going to be able to enjoy these new features. First of all, if you own a 1st gen iPhone or iPod Touch, iOS 4 isn’t compatible with your device at all, and if you own an iPhone 3G or 2nd gen iPod Touch, you’re getting a limited version which won’t include multi-tasking, homescreen wallpaper support or orientation locking amongst other things. Prior to the iPhone 4’s release, only the 3GS will run the full version of iOS 4, so if you own one of the older devices, it could be time for an upgrade.
I came across a few weird and wonderful concept phones and thought they would make a great subject for a blog post. So here you are 14 concept phones you can’t buy.
Sony Ericsson Concept – Is this fake?
Some say Sony Ericsson will release this phone in Feb 2007 but I seriously doubt it. Others say it’s a fake and has nothing to do with SE. The creator claims it will have 2GB storage, a 3.2 megapixel camera, an FM radio and a whole bunch of other features. One thing that is for sure is that it is one good looking phone!
Oynx by Synaptics and Pilotfish
The Onyx is a prototype handset that uses Synaptics’ new ClearPad touch screen. The aim of the concept is to act “as a remote for your life”, and, so say the designers, “because life is activity based, not application based, the concept illustrates how applications such as phone, GPS, music, teleconference and calendar events can work simultaneously.” Sounds pretty cool and looks good too, so it’s a shame it will never go into production.
The world the new iPhone 4is finally ready to be unleashed on the world. And my goodness what a beauty!! You can forget your Cheryl Cole’s, Megan Fox’s and world cup WAGS (for now) we have a new idol to lust over.
The build up seems to have been forever, and now it has finally arrived, the combination of years of work, internet leaks and my mates uncle who’s mates with someone who is married to the Apple office cleaner has seen… we’ve had claims and counter claims about what the new operating system will it be as fast as superman… now that wait is FINALLY OVER!!!!
The new iPhone 4 features roll off like a roll call of bunnies at the playboy mansion, each one individual and seductive and you would sell your Grandma to have one (sorry Gran).
Steve Jobs announcing 8 key feature of the iPhone 4 a staggering 100 new features compare to the previous 3GS, 1 amazing new design, and it appears that the “iPhone in a bar” was true. The new iPhone 4 has the sleek stainless steel edging, not only does it look amazing it is part of the antenna system! And is really really thin!! 9.3mm to be precise, that is a massive 24% thinner than the iPhone 3GS and is the thinnest Smartphone on the planet. The iPhone 4 has a front facing camera for video calls. As well as this the bog standard Smartphone tools apply with Bluetooth, WI-FI, GPS etc…
The display on the iPhone 4 looks out of this world the display boasting a 960 x 640 pixel screen that is an amazing 4x more than the 3GS and if that wasn’t quite enough the OLED screen is glass fronted for super optical quality! This is not only for quality movies and pictures but for everyday uses like text messages and emails!!
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