Archive for March, 2011

Design Behind Android Renderscript .. Renderscript Part 2

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

Android Renderscript Continued.. http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
If you were interested in the earlier article about the native Android Renderscript API, introduced to us by Google engineer, Jason Sams, you will be delighted to know that Jason has followed up with even better part two of the subject loaded with theories and examples.
The new article focuses on how the [...]

iSkype nominated for CTIA award

Wednesday, March 23rd, 2011

Skype for iPhone is one of five apps up for best Productivity, Utility and Public Safety app at the Emerging Technology awards, to be awarded today in Orlando at the CTIA Wireless 2011 conference. The others are LogMeIn Ignition (LogMeIn, Inc.), GadgetTrak (ActiveTrak), Opera Mini (Opera Software), and SwiftKey Tablet (TouchType Ltd.). [...]
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Microsoft Sues Barnes & Noble, Foxconn and Inventec for Patent Infringement by Android Devices

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

Microsoft Sues Barnes & Noble, Foxconn and Inventec http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
Microsoft filed a complaint with the US District Court for the District of Western Washington,  and one with the US International Trade Commission (ITC). Microsoft earlier lodged complaints against Motorola with the same organization and asserted the same patents in both of them.
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iPhone5 Rumors Keep Adding, NFC, A5 Processor And So On

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

iPhone 5 http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
I guess untill Apple comes out with a definitive answer regarding the iPhone 5, there will be more rumors.The latest comes fro China Times and according to them the device is in production state and has an improved antenna and a metal case or chassis and will be ready to launch in third [...]

Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 and GALAXY Tab 8.9, Tablets Unveiled (Including Pricing) Yet More iPad2 Challengers

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 and GALAXY Tab 8.9, Tablets Unveiled http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
The just announced Samsung GALAXY Tab 10.1 (Galaxy S2) and 8.9 feature Samsung?s own TouchWiz user interface implemented on the Android? 3.0 (Honeycomb) platform, offering superior multi-tasking and enhanced user interaction and navigation. The pricing is not bad either, matching the iPad2 [...]

RIM Brings Out BlackBerry Playbook For $499, Plans To Compete WIth iPad2

Tuesday, March 22nd, 2011

BlackBerry Playbook http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
The 7′ tablet from RIM, Blackberry Playbook the iPad Challenger, that Steve Jobs went so low to chide will be released on April 19th for $400 and has a bunch of carrier and retail shelves lined up to market it to the masses. The 16GB edition with WiFi ($499) will be available from [...]

Sprint Offeres Google Nexus S 4G With Google Voice Integrated.

Monday, March 21st, 2011

Google Nexus S 4G (4G used in connection with the Samsung Nexus S product name refers to the fact that the Nexus S is capable of operating on the Sprint 4G (WiMAX) Network.) http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
Sprint extends its 4G device innovation lead once again with the upcoming availability of the 20th 4G device and fourth [...]

Courtney reviews Skype for Windows 5.2 call bar UI changes

Monday, March 21st, 2011

Jim Courtney describes the subtle window dressing in the latest version of Skype for Windows. One ?Call? button with a pull-down menu for alternate phone numbers will boost your chances of paying for a Skype service.
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Cool New 2011 Apple MACbook Pros Having Graphics Heat Issues!

Monday, March 21st, 2011

Cool New 2011 Apple MACbook Pro Problems http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
Looks like the new Macbook pro notebooks are having some cooling issues under heavy loads.I was a bit disappointed because I was planing to get the new 17″ version for myself.
Since my interest, I have been watching the forums to learn about the new Macbooks and these issues [...]

Twitter Tax Break, A San Francisco Political Fight!

Monday, March 21st, 2011

Twitter Tax Break, http://snapvoip.blogspot.com/
The Twitter Tax break would give companies in the economically depressed Mid-Market and Tenderloin neighborhoods, be exempt from paying the payroll tax for new employees. The exemption would be good for six years and would not apply to workers already on the payroll.
The legislation also exempt affected companies from paying payroll [...]