Android Ecosystem - 850,000 New Connections each day; 450,000 Apps in the Market

Andy Rubin has just laid some Android numbers out for everyone as only he can. The last time we heard numbers from Google was on Q4 2011 conference call where it was announced that 700,000 Android activations were happening daily and today, that number has pushed to 850,000.

For those of you keeping track, that's around a 250% growth in numbers. Apps have also been continually on the rise, back during Mobile World Congress last year Google announced there was 150,000 apps in Android Market and now that number sits at about 450,000 with around 1 billion downloads per month.

The point? The Google ecosystem is doing great. It's constantly growing and with over 800 Android devices launched to-date, it's not showing any signs of slowing down any time soon.

We’re just getting started at Mobile World Congress, so keep checking android.com/mwcand the +Android page on Google+ for updates.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 announced with S Pen, 1.4 GHz Dual-core Processor and Android 4.0

Samsung has announced the Galaxy Note 10.1 at the MWC. It has 10.1-inch WXGA (1280 x 800 pixel) TFT display and is powered by 1.4 GHz Dual-Core Processor. It runs on Android 4.0(Ice Cream Sandwich). This has advanced pen-input technology, called the S Pen that provides uniquely accurate level of control and finesse that could be used for sketching and artwork. Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Specifications

• 10.1-inch WXGA (1280 x 800 pixel) TFT display
• Android 4.0(Ice Cream Sandwich)
• 1.4 GHz Dual-Core Processor
• 3MP Auto Focus rear Camera with LED Flash,  2MP front camera
• 3G, HSPA＋ 21Mbps, Bluetooth technology v 3.0, Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4 & 5 GHz), Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Channel Bonding
• Adobe Apps - Photoshop Touch, Adobe Ideas
• Dimensions - 256.7 x 175.3 x 8.9 mm and weighs 583g
• 1GB (RAM), 16/32/64GB internal memory, microSD (up to 32GB)
• 3.5mm Ear Jack
• 7,000mAh battery

The S Note, a unique and efficient tool that lets you combine notes or sketches together with web content, images and other digital media into your own personalized storyboards. It also comes with S Planner planning tool that integrates into the phone’s To-Do list and schedule.

There are no details about the price or availability yet.

Source: fonearena.com

Huawei Unveils Quad-Core Ascend D Smartphones

Huawei kicked off Mobile World Congress here by introducing the quad-core Ascend D quad, which the company has dubbed the "world's fastest smartphone."

Huawei also unveiled the Ascend D quad XL and Ascend D1.

The Ascend D quad and quad XL boast a 4.5-inch, 1280-by-720 HD touch screen that Huawei said is the "most compact" option on the market thanks to an "infinity" screen design. 

The devices run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the most recent version of the mobile OS. The Ascend D will run on a 1.2-GHz Huawei K3V2 processor, while the Ascend D quad XL will include a 1.5-GHz chip.

Both devices include 32-bit true color graphic processors, an 8-megapixel rear-facing camera with 1080p full HD video capture and a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera with 720p video capture.

The Ascend D runs on a 1800mAh battery, while the Ascend D quad XL boasts a 2500mAh battery.

The Ascend D1, meanwhile, also includes a 4.5-inch screen, runs Ice Cream Sandwich, and the 8-megapixel rear-facing and 1.3-megapixel front-facing cameras. But the Ascend D1 will run a TI OMAP4460 1.5-GHz chip and a 1670mAh battery.

The Ascend D quad and D1 measure 8.9 x 64 x 129mm, while the Ascend D quad XL comes in at 10.9 x 64 x 129mm.

All three smartphones include 8GB of memory and 16GB of RAM.

The devices will not initially be 4G LTE-capable, but it's expected by Q3 or Q4, Huawei said.

Huawei promised "excellent" outdoor screen quality, which will enable use even in direct sunlight. The company also said the Ascend smartphones will include 330 pixels per inch (PPI); the iPhone 4S includes 326 PPI, Huawei was quick to point out.

Huawei also talked up the voice quality of the new Ascend devices, which include dual microphone noise reduction thanks to the company's Audience earSmart technology. Huawei said this will decrease background noise - if a friend leaves you a message from a noisy bar, for example.

The Ascend D quad devices will be available in China, Australia, Europe, Asia-Pacific, North and South America, and the Middle East in the second quarter. The Ascend D1 will be available in the same markets starting in April.

The devices will originally come in white and black, but more color options will be available at a later date.

Pricing was not announced.

Source: pcmag.com

10.1 inch Galaxy Tab 2 Android Tablet

Samsung officially introduced the first line of third generation slate Samsung Galaxy Tab 2. This tablet will be made available in two variants (Wi-Fi only and with 3G) starting from second quarter 2012. The Wi-Fi alone will be selling for 399 Euros and WiFi+3G variant starts from 499 euros in Netherlands and thereby other parts of Europe. Also we came to know that Samsung will launching a 7-inch Galaxy Tab 2 in UK starting from March 2012.



Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 comes with a 10.1 inch PLS TFT touchscreen display with WXGA (1280 x 800) pixels resolution. The device sports a 3.0 Megapixel camera on the rear side and a VGA front-facing camera. The rear-shooter is capable of recording videos at full HD 720p and playback. The connectivity options include Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, HSPA+ support (optional) and A-GPS. The device comes in an 9.7mm thick slate shape with 16GB/32GB of internal memory. Galaxy Tab 2 powered with 1Ghz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM and external memory slot with MicroSD card support up to 32GB. Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 inch tablet runs on Android 4.0 operating system Ice Cream Sandwich.



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Samsung Galaxy Beam Projector Phone

Samsung officially announced the projector based Android phone called Samsung Galaxy Beam. The new Galaxy Beam GT-I8530 is the successor model comes with the same name of the original version Galaxy Beam (GT-I8520). However, the device comes with latest updated features and specifications.

Samsung Galaxy Beam is a bar shaped smartphone comes with:

• 4-inch WVGA TFT LCD display
• 1Ghz dual-core processor on board 
• 768MB RAM
• 8GB internal memory 
• Runs on Android OS Gingerbread. 

Samsung Galaxy Beam equipped with a projector on top-view with 15-Lumens of emitting capacity. This projector is capable of projecting images up to 50-inches wide. Galaxy Beam sports an 5.0 Megapixel camera on the rear-side and an 1.3megapixel front facing camera. The rear-shooter is capable of recording and playback videos at 720p HD. The device features connectivity options Bluetooth, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Wi-Fi hotspot, MicroSD 32GB support and GPS.

Though the new Samsung Beam comes with an integrated projector, the device appeals to be slim. This smartphone comes with the dimensions 64.2 x 124 x 12.5mm and weighs 145.3 grams. The new Samsung Galaxy Beam GT-I8530 is expected to hit the markets in second quarter 2012 and the pricing is unknown for the time.

Source: 91mobiles.com