All new SONY XPERIA ZR

XPERIA ZR,the all new waterproof smartphone from SONY will be out soon.The phone is much cheaper than XPERIA Z and performs quite well,at the same time looks stunning with razor sharp edges and attractive body.

ON THE INSIDE:
Powered by a 1.5Ghz Quad core proccessor and running on ANDROID 4.1 JELLYBEAN OS,the handset features a 2GB RAM and 8GB internal memory.In addition to this it has an external SD slot expandable upto 64GB.Shifting focus to the graphics,ZR comes with a ADRENO 320 GPU,for absolutely smooth and clear graphics.



ON THE OUTSIDE:
SONY claims that the phone is dust and water resistant in 1.5 meters water upto 30mins.At the same time it is much durable and stronger due to the tempered glass.



CAMERA:
Xperia ZR sports a 13.1-megapixel main camera with LED flash support and has exclusive Sony Exmor RS camera lens technology which lets user take HDR (High Dynamic Range) videos with 1080p resolution. It also packs a VGA camera on the front.

DISPLAY and TOUCH:
This XPERIA phone shines a 4.55in HD display,with 16million colors and a resolution of 1280 X 720.Capactive touch of this phone is impressive,as expected from SONY.

Specifications

Camera and video

• 13 megapixel camera with auto focus
• 16x digital zoom
• Sony Exmor RS for mobile image sensor
• Full HD video recording (1080p)
• Front-facing camera (VGA)
• Face detection
• HDR for both picture/film
• Flash/Photo light
• Image playback, supported formats: BMP, GIF, JPEG, PNG, WBMP
• Image capture, supported format: JPEG
• Video playback supported formats: 3GPP, MP4, MKV, AVI, XVID, MOV
• Video recording, supported formats: 3GPP, MP4

Connectivity and communication

• 3.5 mm audio jack (CTIA)
• aGPS
• Bluetooth 4.0 wireless technology
• DLNA Certified
• Media Go
• Media Transfer Protocol support
• Micro USB support
• Native USB tethering
• NFC
• Screen mirroring
• Xperia Link
• Wi-Fi and WiFi Hotspot functionality
• Synchronisation via Exchange ActiveSync, Google Sync and Facebook

Entertainment

• PlayStation Certified
• Sony Entertainment Network (selected markets only)
• Motions gaming
• Video streaming
• 3D games
• Audio playback, supported formats: MP3, 3GPP, MP4, SMF, WAV, OTA, Ogg vorbis
• Audio recording, supported formats: 3GPP, MP4, AMR
• FM Radio with RDS
• "Movies" application

Pre-loaded applications

• Google Play**
• Google Chrome**
• Google Voice Search**
• Google Maps for Mobile with Street View and Latitude**

Memory

• RAM: 2GB
• Flash memory: Up to 8 GB
• Expansion slot: microSD card, up to 32 GB

Networks

• UMTS HSPA+ 900 (Band VIII), 2100 (Band I) Mhz (not available in all markets)
• UMTS HSPA+ 850 (Band V), 1700 (Band IV), 1900 (Band II), 2100 (Band I) (not available in all markets)
• GSM GPRS/EDGE 850, 900, 1800, 1900 MHz

Display and design

• 4.55", 16 million colours, 1280 x 720 pixels
• Shatter-proof sheet on scratch-resistant glass
• Capacitive touchscreen with on-screen QWERTY keyboard

Source:

1. http://www.sonymobile.com 
2. http://www.geeky-gadgets.com

All new Mercedes Benz 'S'uper Class

Mercedes Benz has revealed the new S-Class,its high end luxury series.Face lifting the old S-Class W221,W222 the newly launched version looks elegant and up class.

New front lamps,spokey alloys and new styled rear tail are the few visible changes in the exteriors.Merc engineers have emphasised more on the safety features of W222.It is equipped with the advanced PRE-SAFE collision avoidance system,which is much improved now.


The German manufacturer has left no stone unturned to attract customers with heavy pockets.The luxury treatment inside the cabin is top notch.The vehicle is loaded with fully electric recliner seats,superior lighting.
Its is the first car to introduce all LED lighting,includes cabin lights,rear and front lamps and the day running lights.


One new feature in S-Class is the autopilot,fascinating yet complicated.It uses all round sensors and cameras to drive in flowing traffic,even allowing the driver to take off hands from the steering wheel.























W222 surely takes the name ahead of the S-Class and lives up to the expectations from the brand.With a new technological edge and an attractive design,its worth a hole in your pocket.

Sleek and Elegant:The all new iOS 7

With the launch of iOS 7, Apple has revealed its bull for the year 2013.The new iOS 7 comes clean clear and crisp and looks much simplified and organised.

Top highlights include AirDrop and the improved multitasking capabilities. At the same time,every icon on the home screen been changed,giving a completely different look to the home screen and it might be hard to recognize even for a regular Apple user.Other changes include the control center and notification center,which look considerably different even though most of the options have been duplicated.

One of the significantly visible change is the new iOS is the 'flat' look,which replaces the typical 3D view of the iPhone.Even the trademark messaging bubbles of apple are now replaced by much simpler elements,which are quite Android look alike.
The demo theme officially launched by Apple is very subtle,looks rich and elegant.Extra animations have been introduced in most of the Apps,which adds to the overall attraction of the front view.

Speaking of views, Apple has introduced a new parallax effect feature,which comes in play in the angular view.As we change the angle of view of the screen, even though the icons remain stationary,the background screen seems to displace in the inward direction,thus generating a pseudo-parallax effect.

Even SIRI looks completely different,now it can trigger actions on your phone's system settings, like play a past voice mail, turn on Bluetooth, and increase the brightness settings.

Apple has highlighted the new AirDrop feature of iOS7 : A handy new app,which helps quick sharing of files between our friends within a radius of few meters,but it is almost similar to Bluetooth and nothing else.

A few more noteworthy updates

• Unlock the phone, and icons drift down
• Revamped weather app shows dynamic weather animations onscreen; pinch for all-city overview
• Night mode for maps
• iCloud photo-sharing
• iCloud keychain remembers sensitive data
• Long MMS support
• Swipe from day to day in Calendar
• Phone, FaceTime, and Message blocking
• View PDF annotations
• Activation lock to protect against theft
• Support for 60fps video capture
• App store volume purchase
• Maps bookmark synching
• Notification sync
• Smart download for TV episodes
• Smart mailboxes
• Wi-Fi hotspot 2.0
• Tweaked mail search
• Inclinometer support
• AirDrop from activity sheet
• Background asset downloads
• Per app VPN
• Single sign-on for Enterprise

At the first look iOS7 looks clean and crisp,but whats more inside it,for that we will have to wait for its official launch this fall.
iOS7 had definitely created a buzz amongst the techies and gadget freaks,and has received positive reviews.Facing a tough competition from Android in the tech market, iOS7 is the new weapon for Apple.

But only time will tell,how effective this weapon will be.

Source: 

• http://www.apple.com/ios/ios7
• http;//www.cnet.com/‎ 

ATTENTION GAMERS : NVIDIA SHIELD,The Ultimate Gaming Console!

With the launch of SHIELD,GPU expert nVIDIA is expected to create a new domain in the gaming industry.

Having much higher dreams with this ANDROID based device,it shines a 5' Multi-Touch retinal display,boasting a 1.9 Ghz Tegra 4 processor.

Running on Android JellyBean OS,the device offers a 16GB internal flash memory.

Meanwhile SHIELD supports PC connectivity over WiFi,but only to the GeForce equipped machines and even a HDMI ports comes handy.

The device sports a gaming D-Pad as well as the joystick,bit similar to X-Box 360 which feels much professional and well built.

But the question remains,how hard is it going to strike?

With the fusion of technological giants Google and nVIDIA,the product is expected to be hard-hitting and the high anticipation amongst the techie's will ceratinly give it an intial boost.

But only time will tell,that whether this bizzare fusion will turn out to be a mule or a pheonix!

(Source:http://shield.nvidia.com/)

Shield Specifications

Processor	NVIDIA Tegra 4 Quad Core Mobile Processor with 2GB RAM
Display	5 inch 1280x720 (294 ppi) Multi-Touch Retinal Quality Display
Audio	Integrated Stereo Speakers with Built-in Microphone
Storage	16GB Flash Memory
Custom Tag Color	Silver
Wireless	802.11n 2x2 Mimo Wi-Fi Bluetooth 3.0 GPS
Connectivity	Mini-HDMI output Micro-USB 2.0 MicroSD storage slot 3.5mm stereo headphone jack with microphone support
Motion Sensors	3 Axis Gyro 3 Axis Accelerometer
Input controls	Dual analog joysticks D-pad Left/right analog triggers Left/right bumpers A/B/X/Y buttons Volume control Android Home and Back buttons Start button NVIDIA power/multi-function button
Battery	28.8 Watt Hours
Weight & Size	579 grams 158mm (w) x 135mm (D) x 57mm (H)
Operating System	Android Jelly Bean OS
Software	Google Play TegraZone Sonic 4 Episode II THD Expendable: Rearmed Hulu Plus TwitchTV