Want to know Inside the Backpack of Steve Wozniak?

Steve Wozniak, Apple co-founder, you could say this is it 'god' of gadgets and technology. And have you ever wondered what is inside the backpack when he was traveling? Is it really all that related to technology in it?

Well, the crew at Gizmodo recently received pictures of Woz, along with details of the contents of his bag that includes some of the iPhone, iPad, some Android phones, and more. Here are details of items that are always carried by Woz.

Are two iPhones, iPod Nano, iPad, Bluetooth mouse, binoculars, projectors connector, Game Boy Light, Game Boy link cable, some AC adapter jack, prism glasses to watch movies in bed, sunglasses, earplugs to concerts, cover Ultimate ears UE18 to the ears during the flight, pencil for playing during the flight, pen, sharpener, pen (for signature), laser pointers red-blue-purple-yellow-green colors.

Not only that, there are credit cards, hotel cards, airline cards, hard rock card, medical card, small accessories such as olloclip lens adapter for the iPhone, Square, a key flash, flash media adapter, cigarette lighter to USB adapter doubles , doubler audio cable, USB / SD Card adapter for iPad, toiletries from the hotel, batteries of various types (AA, AAA, CR2, CR128), alarm beeper, eye drops, a stack of two dollar money, pencil puzzles, as well as travel details (Itineraries), and the Macbook Pro. Wow ....

That the contents of the backpack of a Steve Wozniak. Woz admitted he was carrying all the goods are always used, except for a few rare Bluetooth mouse he said.

Nexus 7 Now It Can be installed Instagram

Previously Nexus 7 tablet users complained that the devices can not install applications to share photos, Instagram. There is always a notification that the device does not support. But now the Nexus 7 tablet users do not have to wait long, since Instagram has released an update, which has added support for Google's tablet.

Indeed, one might wonder why anyone would need Instagram in tablet that does not have a rear camera like Google Nexus 7. Yes, at least this allows users to view photos uploaded by others, in a stretch of its 720p IPS screen. And, later users can take pictures with the camera front, and then uploaded to Instagram, if wanted.

In addition to adding support for the Nexus 7, Instagram latest update also adds the option for sharing photos on Flickr. Only, here still do not have the option to send pictures via email, such as those encountered in the version of IOS.

As usual, this updated version Instagram application can be downloaded for free at Google Play, here.

Predicted, Windows 8 Tablet Will Be Serious Competitor for iPad

When Microsoft showed a small form of its tablet product last week, many people predicted that Windows 8 could be strongest iPad contender  to compete in the gadget market. Quoted from intomobile, belief that�s a key in the Windows 8 tablets is located on the operating system that is relatively rich in features, complete with applications and programs commonly used in everyday life.

The plan is Microsoft will immerse update of the latest Office 13 for this device. There are still many companies and offices that use the Windows operating system is Windows distinctive forte. Because if this tablet comes with the application in exactly the same as those contained in the PC / laptop, the tablet will be easy to get into prospective customers who are familiar with Windows programs.

Currently, Microsoft also is developing a desktop application for use on the tablet. Chances are, his appearance would be a pretty crushing blow for the iPad.

This is the Apple Patents Which Can Make Android Partner Concerned

Through the new patent, Apple seems to be making the Android device manufacturers concerned. Of the 25 patents that Apple has just granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, there is a patent that seems very likely to be used as a weapon for the Apple to attack the Android device vendor.

Patent number 8.223.134, which is called by the source at the site Phandroid as the "mother of all smartphone software patent" that covers various aspects of touch-based user interface, including the document view, camera roll, messaging, and email on mobile devices.

Bad news for Android and its hardware partners is when viewed from its scope, the patent will likely be the weapon that could have been used by Apple to attack Android device makers.

As known, before the presence of the iPhone, a lot of smartphones that use the physical keypad and buttons to control various actions, and it does not depend on a sophisticated touch-based interface.

Well, since the presence of the iPhone in 2007, many vendors who follow the lead of Apple's smartphone, by working on a smartphone with a user interface that uses a design similar to what is described in the patents that Apple has just granted it.

What Apple has done with his patent, and what the reaction from the Android device vendor if one day the patent is used to attack him., We wait for its development.

iPad vs Nexus 7, Who is Stronger? Here�s the video

The presence of the Nexus 7, no doubt would be a serious contender for the iPad. In addition to affordable priced, tablet cooperation Google-Asus it also comes with carrying the latest operating system Android Jelly Bean plus neat features in it.

On the other hand, Apple tablet, iPad, also has been so popular and now continues to dominate the global tablet market. Apple is also known to be very detailed when speaking related to the quality of its products that are made, not least on the iPad.

So, what if the second tablet that pitted the top vendors 'strength' in a way dropped to a certain height, would appear to reveal the quality of the devices.

Well, recently an independent third party, that is Square Trade, to test the strength of the devices, which apparently will make you stunned. Series of tests by dropping the two devices at high altitudes, even on the last test was immersed in a tub of water was performed.

The result, tablet Googla clearly outperformed the iPad, especially when put in water, where the Nexus 7 can still be fully functional and play a video with sound, while the iPad although still able to run the video, but the speaker on the tablet is no longer working.

Want to see more clearly how the tests are done, here's the video.

Galaxy Beam - New Samsung Smartphone with Projector Feature

Samsung re-adding to the Galaxy series smartphones (Android smartphones). This time the new members is Galaxy Beam. As the name implies, this smartphone can also function as a projector. Capable of displaying or projecting on-screen display to a wall or screen presentation. So just bring the smartphone to make a presentation.

Not only that, the features of this projector, it is also possible to enjoy photos or videos stored with a broader view. The size of the projected image can be raised by the Galaxy Beam which reaches 50 inches for a distance of 2 meters from the wall / screen presentations.

Galaxy Beam was also able to function as an Over Head Projector (OHP). Which display the image captured by a camera of this smartphone, can be directly projected onto the wall / screen. Features on the Samsung Galaxy Beam projector is also equipped with Mode Ambience, function to display a photo slideshow with music. And can set how long the duration of the projections before stopping automatically.

Galaxy Beam segment is inserted into the high end smartphone. Because it supplied a variety of upscale features, such as 1 GHz dual core processor, HSPA suport internet access (up to 14.4 Mbps), 5 MP camera, secondary camera 1.3 MP camera, WiFi, etc..

LZRTAG - Make Graffiti On Your Smartphone

Graffiti is one of the most popular street art, now there is an Android application that can provide space for the audience and artists without polluting the city walls. LZRTAG application is a modification of the 3D barcode identifier. The artist makes an image or animation, upload it to the site, and then get the tag markers to be placed on the surface of the real world. Tag markers are similar to those used to store photos in the album. When properly installed, they can bring up the image on the smartphone.

LZRTAG is a simple augmented reality system. It allows you to apply a 2D virtual image to any physical surface using a pair of �tags�. These tags can be read by a smartphone and will display a virtual image over the background surface.

LZRTAG proposed use of more than graffiti. Media and advertisers can use augmented reality to provide an interactive element to the print media, billboards, and even computer screens and even provide a few simple video or images. Advertisers can run animated image of a company or product logo.

Interested in this application? You can get it via Google Play. Let's have a look at the video below to get a look of sophistication.

Sony Xperia go Open Pre-order in India, Start Sale in UK

In last May Sony Xperia go has been officially released, along with the Xperia Acro S. And, today announced that the Xperia go already opened its pre-orders for the Indian market. The price offered via Flipkart ie 18,999 Rupees, or about USD310. From the available data, this smartphone will start rolling in Indiain the third week of July.

In contrast to India, for the UKmarket even Xperia go already sold. In this Queen Elizabeth country Sony Xperia go sold through operator O2. For the price of cash, the official label it is not much different from the rates in India, which is 230 pounds or USD310.

Sony Xperia go is a waterproof and dust smartphone with Android OS 2.3 Gingerbread. The Sony Mobile officially inform the ICS will present updates to this smartphone, just do not know exact schedule.

Sony Xperia go up with a 5MP camera, 1GHz dual-core processor, 8GB of internal memory, 3.5 inch display with Mobile BRAVIA Engine. Also, will be buried as well as application preinstal Music Unlimited and Unlimited Video of Sony Entertainment Network.

Philips W732 Smartphone With High Capacity Battery

Android Smartphone Philips is not as famous as the name of Samsung, LG, or HTC. But Philips has a pretty loyal customer to their brand. Leading electronics companies that now deliver W732 Droidhuge that rely on the battery capacity of 2,400 mAh. The battery can provide 13 hours of continuous talk time or 10.5 hours of web browsing with a single refill.

Although it has a battery with extra storage capacity, does not mean he has an extra large body. Its size is 126.37 x 67.44 x 12.3 mm, while still comfortable in the hand. But of course there is no impact on the weight of the batteries that range in 166 grams. Philips also has a dual SIM slots that support hot-swap.

Using a 4.3-inch screen with IPS LCD display 480 x 800 pixels resolution, W732 Philips running the Android operating system 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with 1 GHz single core processor MediaTek MT6575 and has 1GB of RAM. Smartphone with 5MP camera on the back and WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS onboard.

Philips W732 will make its inaugural debut in China and Russia in the coming weeks and will be available in five colors - black, white, pink, blue and green. Price and availability around the world plan has not been announced.

RIM Confident Prestige Will Again Raised by BlackBerry 10

The reason behind the delay in the launch of the BlackBerry 10 is depicted by the CEO of RIM Thorstein Heins recently. In addition to explaining the reasons why the launch of the device with the latest operating system was on his retreat, Thorstein also believes that after its launch, the BlackBerry will be stronger.

CEO of RIM as quoted via Pocket-lint, explain to the source on CIO.com that delays BlackBerry 10 is the right thing to do.

"We could just as scheduled, even if it means sacrificing the quality and stability of the platform. And we decided not to do it, because we must ensure that when providing the BlackBerry, it is the best quality," said Thorstein Heins.

Related criticism is directed at RIM which is considered to be 'left behind', which affects the decreasing sales of the BlackBerry, CEO of RIM argued that it also will not left behind to innovate.

"We are also not left behind in matters of innovation, to the level of understanding, especially in the U.S., that this trend has changed, and that our position and our value proposition in the U.S. market does not follow the trend has changed," he continued.

RIM also believe though it reduces the number of devices that rains out, but the quality of products along with BlackBerry OS 10, it is hoped will be able to restore the prestige of Canadian mobile phone vendor in the business of mobile devices.

BlackBerry Sales Down, Android and iOS Increasingly Dominate in the U.S.

Penetration of smartphone growth seems to continue to increase. Based on the results of a study issued by Nielsen, in June 2012 noted that 54.9% of mobile phone users in the United States is the owner of the smartphone.

In a report published on its official blog, Nielsen judged that growth was driven by an increase in the purchase of a smartphone. Where 2 of 3 Americans who buy mobile phones in the last three months instead of choosing a smartphone and feature phone.

A more detailed report mentioned that the Android operating system continues to lead the smartphone market in the U.S.. Recorded 51.8% of owners use the Android-based smartphone.

Apple's iPhone came in second in which more than one third (34.3%) of smartphone owners use the phone with the iOS operating system. The BlackBerry represents approximately 8.1% of the smartphone market.

In the last three months, based on the findings of Nielsen recorded 54.6% of new smartphone buyers choose the Android'followed by the IOS to 36.3%. While BlackBerry devices continue to decline with the market share accounted for only 4% of all purchases of new smartphones.

Identified, New Android Malware on Google Play

The threat of malware seems to continue to lurk Android device users. Recently the leading vendor of security software, Symantec claiming that it had identified a new malware that has been posted on the market application Google Play.

There are two popular titles that allegedly have been infected with malware, the Super Mario Bros. 3 and GTA Moscow City.

In his official site, Symantec said that the two applications that have been posted to Google Play on June 24. Since then both claimed the application has been downloaded about 50,000 to 100,000 times before it was identified.

"What is most interesting about this Trojan is the fact that the threat was managed to settle in Google Play for a long time, until the number of serious download before it was discovered," said Irfan Asrar quoted as saying by the official site via Symantec.

"Our suspicion is that this is likely to be loaded remotely carried out by this Trojan," he continued.

According to Irfan, the technique had actually been discussed since last year, in which a malicious application makers will split into a separate.

In this case the malware (Android.Dropdialer) masquerading as popular games such as Super Mario Brow Moscow Cityand GTA 3. Once installed into the device, the application will send an additional package to make it more difficult to be detected. Additional packages are said to have been posted on Dropbox and is known as 'Activator.apk'.

Fortunately, after receiving notification from the 'Symantec' related to the present invention, the Android Security immediately remove the threat.

This is the Most Common Problems In Latest Smartphone

Nothing is perfect! The sentence did not seem to be released when we talk about any device, including smartphones.

Comes with a myriad of neat features and capable operating system, sometimes there are other factors that make these devices so it is not perfect. Call the screen is too small or too large, battery-less qualified, there is even a smartphone that could actually explode when done charging process. It's always been a separate issue when we talk about a minus on the underdog even though the devices.

Recently released a report FixYa, as reported by BGR, reveal the different lists the most common problems that often clung a number of leading smartphones, including iPhone and Samsung Galaxy S 4S III.

In its official release FixYa claims the report was based on data from 25 million users and 15 million product problems and solutions.

Complaints of users iPhone 4S the most common are usually assembled with battery power (45%), followed by Wi-Fi problems (20%), a Bluetooth connection (15%), and Siri (10%).

While for the Galaxy S III 50% of complaints related to the users perceived damage to the microphone, 15% related to battery life, 15% related to the heat level on the device.

Here are details of the smartphone and the five most common problems:

Samsung Galaxy SIII:

1. Microfon damage - 50%

2. Battery Power - 15%

3. Quick Heat Device - 15%

4. Internet connection - 10%

5. Others - 10%

Apple iPhone 4S:

1. Battery - 45%

2. Can not do Wi-Fi Connection - 20%

3. Bluetooth connection - 15%

4. Complaint of a Feature of Siri - 10%

5. Others - 10%

Galaxy Nexus:

1. Mike damage - 55%

2. Battery - 20%

3. Can not do Wi-Fi Connection - 10%

4. General usability - 10%

5. Others - 5%

Blackberry Curve:

1. Random Reboots - 40%

2. Software Errors - 20%

3. Missing Applications - 20%

4. Memory Card Error - 10%

5. Others - 10%

HTC Titan II:

1. Screen resolution - 35%

2. Can not Find Application - 20%

3. Camera quality - 15%

4. Battery - 15%

5. Others - 15%

Nokia Lumia 900:

1. Screen Color Purple - 25%

2. Button Camera - 20%

3. Can not find the application - 20%

4. Battery - 20%

5. Others - 15%

This is the Reason the Explosion of Galaxy S III

Explosion events smartphone Samsung Galaxy S III which recently occurred indeed could make a scene. Where an owner of Galaxy S III in Ireland have been posting what had happened to him complete with a picture phone casing that has been burned.

After the event, Samsung also rushed to begin the investigation process in order to find what the root causes of it.

According to the 'Fire Investigations UK' (FIUK), which has contracted Samsung to investigate the issue, concluded that the cause of the explosion in the Galaxy S III is due to external sources. Based on the pattern of damage, it is possible smartphone was placed in a microwave oven.

Following the statement, the owner of the Galaxy S III was experiencing overheating, has found a bright spot, even the owner was finally withdraw his allegations against Samsung. He said he had phone contact with water, and "others" have tried to fix it.

Galaxy Note 2 Will Revealed in August?

According to the information as reported by news.mk.co.kr website based in Korea, Samsung Electronics will reportedly unveil Galaxy Note 2 - the successor model of Galaxy Note - at the IFA 2012 consumer electronics show held in Berlin, Germany at the end August this year. Galaxy Note 2 is said to be present with a slightly larger screen, which is 5.5 inches.

Samsung Electronics has swept the global smartphone market with the release of Galaxy S III recently. Launch of Galaxy Note 2 is designed to compete against Apple, its biggest rival. Due, Apple (U.S. based mobile phone maker's) plans to release five new iPhone during the month of September or October.

Although the Galaxy Note 2 will be present with a larger screen, the actual size will be similar to current models Galaxy Note, which is equipped with 5.3-inch screen. This phone will use the OS Jelly Bean version 4.1 developed by Google.

Successor of the hybrid cell phone/tablet is also the first version will come with quad-core processors are more powerful. Quad-core processors means that the device has four separate applications processor, where the CPU was used by mobile devices like smartphones and tablet PCs. A quad core processor will greatly increase the speed of processing, also facilitates a variety of multi-tasking functions.

An anonymous source who follows the development of products Samsung says that there is also talk of an increase in camera resolution of up to 12 or 13 megapixels, up from 8 megapixels, but this may change depending on other factors. However, Galaxy Note 2 will not show display technology UBP (unbreakable plane), a precursor to a flexible display. UBP will most likely be applied to the next product released after the Galaxy Note 2.

Samsung Galaxy Chat, with Android 4.0 and Dual Input

Samsung again threw its latest smartphone, Galaxy Chat. Shaped Candy Bar, Galaxy Chat comes with touch screen technology and a full physical qwerty keypad (Qwerty Touch). This smartphone weights 112 grams and is fairly slim thanks to a thickness of 11.7 mm.

Samsung Galaxy Chat brings Android OS 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with TouchWiz touch. QVGA touch screen 3-inch size that is equipped with a rear camera of 2 MP. Uniquely, the user can open or view the notification directly though the screen is locked.

As the name "Chat", Samsung promises the user can inter-connected by family or relatives easily. Moreover, Samsung chaton message with a special key to access it directly as well as applications AllShare Play for media sharing.

Talk connectivity, equipped with Bluetooth 3.0, USB 2.0, WiFi 802.11 b/g/n. This Smartphone has 1200 mAh powerful battery backed to support its performance. To help the working purposes, Galaxy Chat provides Quick Office application file format for Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

There is no information regarding the release date and price. Quoted from global.samsungtomorrow.com, Galaxy Chat will be available in July in Europe, Latin Amarika, Middle East, China, Southeast Asia, and Southwest Asia. Previously, the figure of our Galaxy Chat has also been said in the news on 3 July, when it was newly identified as smatphone B5330 series.

Archos Carbon 97, Entry-Level Tablets Potential Competitors of Nexus 7

Archos is also known as the French media player manufacturer, recently introduced a new tablet called the Archos Carbon 97. Tablet's first entry-level class for the Element series will come with IPS screen multi-touch 9.7-inch with 1024 x 768 pixels.

In the design sector, Archos does not seem to want to mess around when designing his new tablet. By using a stylish aluminum material, Carbon 97 was suggested as a tablet premium. The weight of the device mentioned only about 618 grams with a thickness of 11.4 mm range also.

To sustain its performance, the tablet operating system Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich will be supported by the ARM processor speed of 1 GHz and 1 GB of RAM. Other facilities are also embedded in the tablet, including a camera on the front and rear USB ports and HDMI, as well as the capacity of 16 GB of internal memory which can also be expanded via microSD card slot.

As a tablet that staying would be a competitor Google Nexus 7, for the price tag seems Archos Carbon 97 will not be far adrift from the tablet collaboration that Google and Asus. As reported by the site Android Spin, the latest line-up of the Element series will be available in July with a price range of USD250.

In addition it comes with a screen 9.7 inches, tablet Element series eventually going to come with a 7-inch format and 8 inches. Both devices will also come with multi-touch IPS screen, 1 GHz processor, 1 GB RAM, and will run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

Amazon Develop Smartphone, Ready to Compete with Apple

Successfully create a 7-inch tablet format, dubbed as the Fire Kindle, Amazon is now reported to be developing a smartphone again. It's as revealed by a reliable source, as reported by Bloomberg.

Detailed reports related to smartphone is indeed yet to be revealed for now. It's just like the anonymous source said, Amazon touted collaboration with Foxconn that a Chinese handset manufacturer.

The source also revealed that smartphones are being developed Amazon, it says will compete with Apple's smartphone, iPhone, and other Android phones.

Amazon expected to apply the same strategy on his smartphone, as it did when making the tablet. Where there will be many modifications, especially in the software sector and of course special access to his own application store.

A source at the site of The Verge has even got a confirmation from the CEO of Skyhook Wireless, Ted Morgan, related to the presence of the device will be Android �Main' play outside the Google ecosystem. Smartphone is said to be going to slide this year.

Is Amazon going to be a smartphone made ??by one of them, it is not certain. It is known that Amazon already has its own application store called the AppStore for Android that offers a variety of applications for the tablet Kindle Fire as well as some other manufacturers' s Android software.

When a smartphone made ??by Amazon will be released to the public is not yet indicated. Amazon currently it is reportedly developing a portfolio of wireless patents that can be used without fear of being accused of breaking the patent.

Nokia Will Adopt Android Operating System?

Nokia has staked the future of its business on Microsoft Windows Phone OS platform after failing to maintain their dominance of the Symbian OS. And, with the two companies have signed an agreement, believed Microsoft have to pay Nokia a substantial amount of money.

But now many people began to wonder what will Nokia do if Microsoft Windows Phone platform failed? Apparently the news began to emerge that this company has a backup plan if this happens, and the backup plan is Google's Android.

Risto Siilasmaa, one of the directors Nokia recently gave an interview by a Finnish television station said that Nokia is very pleased with Windows Phone, but they have a backup plan for all Windows Phone OS Android if it proved a failure in the future.

As is known, when Nokia announced their partnership with Microsoft, many people wonder why Nokia did not start to produce Android devices as well with Windows Phone. It turns out clear, sufficient cash payments from Microsoft has confirmed today that Nokia will continue to concentrate fully on the OS Windows Phone.

Android Devices Could Now Download VLC Media Player Beta Version

Not long after the release of official information VLC viahis twitter account, VideoLAN player finally launched the application for the Android platform. Sure, his version is still Beta, but at least VLC is a proof of seriousness.

VideoLAN, the developer of the application, provide a record of this beta is not stable. However, informed consent will not be problematic when used in our device. Beta version was originally only for devices with ARMv7 processors, which support the NEON engine. However, VideoLAN promises will release a separate application to support mobile phones and the tablet with a wider range.

In this version already comes complete with a widget, which allows you to run functions play, pause, and skip tracks when using VLC to play music. For those of you who want to taste it, please download the Google Play Store.