Friday, September 7, 2012

Daily Deal: Unlocked Nokia C6-01 US Smartphone for Half Price

What if I told you that you could get an unlocked smartphone outright for the same price (or less) than you’d be paying for a locked smartphone on a two-year contract? That’s exactly the case here today with the Nokia C6-01. This is a factory unlocked quad-band GSM smartphone that will happily work with you in North America and abroad. And it’s selling for half price.
Granted, this phone isn’t quite as new and shiny as something like the Galaxy S III or the HTC One X, but it can certainly still hold its own, especially given the price. You get pentaband UMTS/HSDPA, supporting 850/900/1700/1900/2100, meaning that it should work with both AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as with international GSM carriers. There’s an 8MP camera on the back with 720p HD video support, as well as GPS with free Ovi Maps Navigation, microSD expansion, Bluetooth stereo support, and a 3.2-inch LCD touchscreen.
Some people may decry the Symbian^3 OS, but it’s actually not so bad once you start using it. The homescreen widgets make accessing yoru contacts and messages super easy, and you can even get live updates from Facebook and Twitter. There’s a full HTML browser with RSS feed support, multiformat media player, and an FM radio.
Pick it up today for $179.99 outright in your choice of black or silver. As always, that includes free shipping too.

Want Tablet Gaming with Physical Controls? Check Out the GamePad

Tablet gaming is a bit of a mixed bag. Many casual games work perfect with touch systems, but core games often suffer from somewhat finicky touch controls that are far from ideal. Archos hopes to solve that though. How?
Archos is getting involved in the gaming world with its own 7-inch Android gaming tablet, the “GamePad”. What’s in store for the new tablet? We certainly don’t know everything about it’s specs yet. What we do know is the tablet is powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, has a 1280×800 resolution, integrated Mali-400MP quad-core GPU.
The true impressive elements come with the built-in controller which has a D-PAD, ABXY buttons, and two analog sticks. Archos GamePad is built on Android 4.0 and has its own mapping software to add controller support for games that traditionally don’t offer it. The software is supposed to recognize things on its own, making it fairly plug and play.
This isn’t the first tablet announced with a built-in controller, with one of the most well-know efforts being the WikiPad. The big difference here is that WikiPad still doesn’t have any announced release date, the GamePad is now expected at the end of October.
Right now, Google Play has about 1000 apps that will support GamePad controls, and of course there are also traditional console game emulators. The GamePad is expected to start at €150 (roughly $200). Considering no U.S. Price was mentioned, it’s unclear whether this thing will only launch in Europe, or if it’s heading to the states as well.
What do you think? Interested?

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Nikon’s Not the Only Smartcam in Town, Meet the Galaxy Camera

What happens when an Android device and a camera love each other very much? The camera is reborn, in the form of a smart-camera. The Samsung GALAXY Camera takes everything we love about Samsung media players and throws it into a camera body. The Galaxy Cam has 21x optical zoom lens, 23 mm, 16.3MP CMOS sensor, built-in GPS and a gorgeous 4.8-inch HD LCD display.
As far as the ‘meat and potatoes’ of the device, it’s powered by a 1.4GHz quad-core processor, has Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and offers two variants- one with WIFI and 3G, the other with WIFI and 4G.
So you have the full power of Android, including Google Play, in a camera package that can upload your pictures directly to the net? Sounds like a good idea- but there are some negative aspects to putting Android on a camera as well.
Imagine having that “perfect photo opp” ready to go and bam, Android freezes up on you, you miss the shot. I’ve personally had a little of this issue with using the phone dialer on my older smartphone, so it does happen. That being said, the quad-core processor should be up to the job without much issue.
We don’t have official pricing and release information on the Galaxy Camera yet, but considering the push to 4G and 3G on this device, I’d wager it will be offered at a subsidized price through carriers. Does the idea of having a two-year contract on a camera sound crazy to you? I confess, it seems a little odd, but I still have a strong feeling it will happen here.
If Samsung offers subsidizing, that means consumers can get their hands on the super-powered Galaxy cam at a price that’s cheaper than the WIFI-only Nikon smartcamera. What do you think?
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New iPhone Screen Production Running Behind, History Repeating Itself?



The new iPhone is coming soon, or so we hope. One question you have to wonder though, will they be able to handle demand? A new report coming from Reuters gives us potentially bad news.
Sharp’s screen production is supposedly running behind schedule. This is just one of three display makers, but if one is behind- that could put everything behind. Sharp is struggling with low production yields, so says sources.
What we don’t know is how severe the supply limitations are, and whether this could truly affect launch of the new iPhone or not. Apple has struggled some in the past with getting enough product out into the hands of consumers, is a repeat move coming?
What do you think, if Sharp is behind could it mean limited initial supplies of the iPhone at launch? Of course it’s possible that the other two partners, Japan Display and LG Display Co, have been asked to step up their game to make up for Sharp falling behind. We’ll know soon enough.
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Orangutans Go Ape Over the iPad

By cris angel


Love your iPad? So do Orangutans, apparently. That’s right, orangutans make use of technology too, at least in twelve zoos across the United States and Canada they do. The program is called “Apps for Apes” and basically sets to give about fifteen to thirty minutes of iPad time to Orangutans, twice a week.
So what do orangutans do with their iPads? Many of the same things as we do, actually. They watch YouTube videos and play games. The time allotted depends a lot of their behavior and attention span during the iPad session. The games involved are generally similar to what many children play on the iPad- such as matching games, painting and music.
Zookeepers also are looking into the idea of using communication apps to allow the orangutans a way to better “speak” their minds. For example, if an orangutang has a toothache they can tap a picture of a tooth and communicate the problem. Apparently, even one intelligent orangutan in Florida makes use of the iPad by navigating the touchscreen with her feet, because she happens to be armless.
While the program doesn’t replace other interaction programs for physical stimulation, it’s a great way to mentally challenge these great creatures. For those that don’t realize it, orangutangs are really very smart- about the same intelligence level as a small child. Having apps that can engage and challenge them is great.
One thing worth noting is that, at the moment, the zookeepers work with the orangutangs to handle the iPads- due to the frail nature of electronic devices compared to the massive strength of an orangutang. The program behind the “Apps for Apes” is hoping to eventually develop sturdier cases that might make them more resistant to accidental damage.
At the moment this program is limited to the US and Canada, and relies on iPad donations. “Apps for Apes” does hope to expand soon to zoos across the globe, including New Zealand, Japan, Europe and Australia.
This is a really cool idea, that goes without saying. A word of caution though, it starts with orangutangs using iPads, then speaking, next thing we know it: Planet of the Apes.

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Samsung versus Apple: Second Trial Begins in 2013


By cris angel

The 2012 Apple versus Samsung trial in California might be over, but the war is far from ended. Apple has already filed suit against Samsung covering at least 21 newer smartphones, media players, and tablets releases from August 2011 all the way to August 2012.

This new suit not only includes the Galaxy S3, but also the Galaxy Note 10.1. There is even a Google-branded Samsung device on the list- which means that Google might be more actively involved this time around.

The new complaint has Apple stating Samsung has continued to flood the market with cheap clones that infringe on Apple rights. The new patent specifically mentions several utility patents- many of which have to do with Android itself, not Samsung’s own hardware or software modifications.
Here’s a full list of the devices listed:

Galaxy S III, Galaxy S III carried by Verizon, Galaxy Note, Galaxy S II Skyrocket, Galaxy S II Epic 4G Touch, Galaxy S II, Galaxy S II carried by T-Mobile, Galaxy S II – AT&T, Galaxy Nexus, Illusion, Captivate Glide, Exhibit II 4G, Stratosphere, Transform Ultra, Admire, Conquer 4G, and Dart smartphones, the Galaxy Player 4.0 and Galaxy Player 5.0 media players; and the Galaxy Note 10.1, Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, and Galaxy Tab 8.9 tablets.

Most of these devices are no longer sold, but the patent suit isn’t just about potentially banning devices, its about getting money that Apple feels is owed to them from the infringement. The wording of the new suite also makes it clear that they could add new devices as necessary, such as the recently released Galaxy Note

2.

More than likely this is just the beginning of a more direct assault on Android. Taking out Samsung in not one but TWO trials could really destroy vendor confidence in the Android platform, especially if this second lawsuit has to do with patents that all Android devices might be infringing. Scare away the vendors and Android is all-but destroyed.
Will this second suite work out the way the first did? Hard to say, but it’s clear that Apple means war at all costs. Google likely will see this, and more than likely will get involved in a big way this time around. The suite is expected to start in 2013 in California, with Lucy Koh returning as the judge.
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Handset review: LG Optimus L5

By cris angel

Affordable mid-range device with large display, good battery life and fluid user interface.

LG announced its new Optimus series with L-Style design earlier this year in February at the Mobile World Congress 2012 in Barcelona. The new Optimus smartphones will carry L series branding and will comprise of L3, L5, L7 and L9. Of these four smartphones, three are now available in India and we managed to get our hands on the Optimus L5 for testing.
The LG's new L-style design strategy consisted of five basic aspects - Modern Square Style grip, Floating Mass Technology for slim form factor, Seamless Layout for better key arrangement, consistently Slim Shape and Harmonized Design Contrast using the metallic accents along its side. Besides the physical design, LG offers Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box.
LG Optimus L5
The company has also introduced its new Optimus 3.0 UI that adds a slew of features and user experiences to Android's native Holo user interface. Here is our account of the LG Optimus L5

Handset review: LG Optimus 4X HD

By cris angel

Its a hot and sleek device that literally is very hot indeed.

From Megahertz to Gigahertz and from single cores to quad cores, now smartphones have evolved a lot from where they begin. Take an example of LG's first smartphone - the LG-GW620, which marked the beginning of the Google Android based smartphones for the company. It had a puny 528 MHz processor while today we have a LG smartphone, called the Optimus 4X HD which has a quad core processor with a whopping 1.5 GHz clock speed.
With the Optimus 4X, LG has made it quite clear that they want everything to be just perfect and has left no loose ends with this device.
LG Optimus 4X HD
The quad core processor, a 4.7 inch true 720P HD display and a super sleek design - all these made the Optimus 4X HD a hell of a device but how well does it really goes out on the real world, let's find out.

 

Handset review: Huawei Ascend G300 (U8815)

By cris angel

The phone has a very good specification sheet like a 1 GHz processor, Android 2.3 OS, and a 5 MP camera etc.

Chinese handset major Huawei had earlier this year launched this 4 inch display bearing Ascend G300 (U8815) Android smartphone in India. It is a mid level Android handset carrying a price tag of Rs 13,490- a sum for which you could choose from a number of other Android handsets from reputed brands like HTC, Motorola, Samsung etc.
Since Huawei has over the past years delivered some good phones and is one of the leading companies when it comes to telecom technologies, the Ascend G300 (U8815) is thus definitely a smartphone to be considered. The phone also has a very good specification sheet like a 1 GHz processor, Android 2.3 operating system, and a 5 megapixel camera etc.
Huawei Ascend G300 (U8815)

 But performance, like true beauty, isn't just skin deep. Here is a detailed dissection of the Huawei Ascend G300.

New Windows Phone Device Leaked, HTC 8x

By cris angel

HTC might not be doing nearly as well as it used to, but that hasn’t stopped it from producing new products. First there was a rumor of a new HTC tablet, now it looks like a Windows Phone 8 device is in the works from the company.
The new phone is rumored to go by the name HTC 8x. What do we actually know about it? The HTC 8X will have WP8, an 8MP camera, NFC, microSD and a 4.3-inch Super LCD 2 display. Beyond that? We don’t honestly know much else about the new phone.
Based on the mock-picture, the new phone also looks to have a notification LED and seems to have a look that clearly fits with other Windows Phone devices. From the curves of the smartphones to the software, you have to admit that MS certainly does things differently.
While Android devices, especially those from Samsung, constantly get flack for being “too much like Apple”- you don’t have to worry about that with WP8 products. Love them or hate them, Windows Phone devices clearly have gone down their own path.
What do you think, would you buy an HTC WP8 smartphone? Or are you more interested in a Nokia or Samsung offering?
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Nokia’s Lumia 920 Windows 8 Phone Leaked

By cris angel

Earlier today we reported on the leaked HTC 8x, now comes yet another Windows Phone 8 device- this time by Nokia. Windows Phone is far from the leader of the mobile market, but WP8 has recently started to get more and more attention focused on it as of late.
When it comes to WP devices, Nokia has certainly emerged as the de facto leader, pushing the WP standard to the highest level possible. The new Nokia Lumia 920 will likely not be any different. We don’t know tons about the upcoming phone yet, but we do have a little information about the hardware involved.
The Lumia 920 will feature a 4.5-inch screen, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, wireless charging, 1GB of RAM and 32GB of storage memory. The camera on the new 920 is also part of their PureView line. For those that don’t remember, the most powerful PureView device features an impressive 41MP lens. The Lumia 920 certainly doesn’t go that far, but it does feature an 8MP back cam and 1.3MP front cam.
Between a reasonably powerful camera and the wireless charging features, the Lumia 920 sounds rather impressive. The dual-core might not sound like much, considering Android devices now have quad-core power, but this can be deceiving. Windows Phone 7 was optimized in a way that its single-core hardware ran just as capably as the dual-core Android phones. If this holds true with WP8, a dual-core might run better than you’d guess.
What do you think, interested in getting your hands on the Lumia 920? For the moment, the new handset is yet to be officially announced, but its likely on a matter of time.
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The iPhone 5 has Fallen into the Hands of a Chinese Popstar, or So He Claims

By cris angel

A Chinese pop star by the name of Jimmy Lin has just attracted over 100,000 comments in only a matter of a few hours. His post was through the popular site, Sina Weibo- which is sort of like the Chinese version of Facebook and Twitter combined.
What was the post that is generating so many comments and large amounts of buzz? The Chinese pop star claims to have in his possession an iPhone 5. You might wonder how a Chinese pop star would get his hands on the iPhone 5, well before its release.
There are several possibilities. One reason could be that Apple planted the iPhone 5 leak to Jimmy Lin in order to generate more excitement for Apple products, in a world that is dominated by Android. This is probably not that likely, but China is a big enough market that I suppose it’s possible.
The second possibility, and the more likely one, is that someone managed to smuggle him a device off the assembly line. The iPhone is pretty much fully put together in China and with Jimmy Lin being so famous, it wouldn’t be that surprising if a fan at Foxconn (or elsewhere) managed to nab him one.
The third possibility is that what he has is a forgery, a fake and nothing more. This is also possible.
According to Jimmy Lin, the device in his hands has a longer screen, an aluminum back and a smaller 19-pin connector. The singer also says that the jack has moved to the bottom of the iPhone. Weight wise, it feels about the same in your hands.
This all fits within the existing rumors that we’ve heard about. This doesn’t mean its legit though, it just means, at the very least, Jimmy Lin paid attention to the rumors out there.
What do you think, legit or just a way to generate more excitement and publicity for Jimmy Lin?

Motorola Promises Jelly Bean for Everyone, if not, you’ll get a $100 credit



There was plenty to get excited about at Motorola’s press event today. The Motorola DROID RAZR HD, HD Maxx and DROID RAZR M were certainly the center of that excitement. Beyond the new headsets though, Motorola’s head, Dennis Woodside made a comment that really is truly exciting.
According to Woodside, all existing Android handsets will get Jelly Bean very soon. We’ve been promised that before by various vendors, so why get excited? The company affirmed that most of its 2011 and newer offerings would get the upgrade. If the upgrade isn’t possible though, Motorola is offering a $100 credit off a new handset instead.
Not much information about the program is known yet, but this is a very cool idea. This means that if you bought a smartphone from Motorola you options beyond being stuck with an obsolete OS.
Anyone interested in upgrading their older Motorola device to a newer one with this credit? For now, the list of what phones can and can’t have Jelly Bean is non-existent- but I’m sure they will get more details out soon enough.

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Motorola RAZR HD and Maxx HD Officially Announced

By cris angel
Today Motorola revealed several new handsets, the flagship model being the Droid RAZR HD. The new RAZR HD comes in three variants- the RAZR HD, RAZR Maxx HD and the Developer version. The developer version is just a regular RAZR HD, with an easy to unlock bootloader for those that like to tinker around.
What are the specs of the Droid RAZR HD? Here’s a quick run-down for the RAZR HD (and developer version):
  • 67.9mm x 131.9mm x 8.4mm
  • 146g weight
  • 1.5GHz dual-core processor
  • 2530 mAh battery
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • USB 2.0 HS, HDMI, 3.55mm jack
  • 8 MP back cam with LED flash, 1.3MP front cam
  • 1GB of RAM
  • 802.11a/b/g/n with mobile hotspot up to 8 connections
  • GPS
  • Preloaded apps include: Chrome, YouTube, Google Talk, Maps, QuickOffice, NFL Mobile, Modern Combat 3 Demo, Real Racing 2 Demo
The Maxx HD also is slightly thicker, has a 3,300mAh battery and can perform for about 32 hours with mixed usage. The Maxx HD also has 16GB of built-in memory. Beyond that, the Maxx HD and RAZR HD are the same.
For the moment, we don’t have official launch and pricing information for the Droid RAZR HD, though we are told it’s coming before the holidays. Interested in the Droid RAZR HD, or not?

Motorola RAZR M Offiically Announced, Launches Next Week

By cris angel
The Motorola RAZR M 4G LTE is finally official, though it certainly wasn’t a secretive launch at all. The newly announced device is a pretty decent looking midrange device, though it’s nothing to get all that excited about either.
Next to the RAZR HD, this device isn’t nearly a powerhouse, but it’s still capable enough.
What kind of specs do we get with the RAZR M? The Razr M run on a dual-core Snapdragon S4 and features an 8-megapixel camera, 8GB of internal storage and 1GB of RAM. It also has NFC and a resolution of 960×540. The phone will launch with Android ICS, but a Jelly Bean update is expected to arrive shortly after.
If you aren’t much into having a large bezel around your phone, you may end up loving the RAZR M. The device is nearly edge-to-edge with glass, which means you get a good deal of screen real estate space in a very thin and light package.
The official launch date for the RAZR HD and MAXX HD are yet to be announced, but the RAZR M is coming very soon. Verizon should have the device available starting next week for just $99 with a two year contract.
Interested in the RAZR M? Preorders start today.

Crazy iPhone 5 Concept Video Features Pinch-to-Zoom iPad Mini



This iPhone 5 concept video is pretty dramatic to say the least.  Siri goes as far as tracking your packages to determine arrival time, reschedules your canceled flights, oh, and not to mention the pinch to zoom that expands your iPhone 5 in to an iPad Mini, and then a full size iPad.  It’s nice to dream and all, the only realistic part about this video is that new Apple mini port connector, ok, and perhaps the finger print scanning too.  Check it out for your daily gadget entertainment fix from Atma Studio.

hi-Call glove gives new meaning to gesture-controlled calling

By cris angel

The hi-Call is a Bluetooth-enabled glove that allows users to talk on a paired mobile phone by making the "call me" hand gesture

Sometimes I’ve idly wondered if it will someday be possible to shoot videos just by making a “holding a camera” gesture with your hand. Perhaps not, but in the meantime, Italy’s hi-Fun has come out with a product that’s ... well, sort of similar. It’s a Bluetooth-enabled glove called the hi-Call, and it lets users speak on the phone using the “call me” hand gesture.
The hi-Call is paired to the user’s existing Bluetooth-capable phone, which must be no farther than 12 meters (39 feet) away. A tiny speaker is built into the glove/handset’s thumb, a microphone is in its pinkie finger, and a multi-purpose button control on the back allow users to accept, reject or end calls (unlike some previous phone-hand concepts, it doesn't utilize bone conduction).
To make calls, the phone itself needs to be accessed, unless it is capable of voice-dialing – in that case, calls can be placed using the glove’s button control and microphone. Once a call has been made, subsequent calls to that number can be made from the hi-Call, using its “call last number” function.
The hi-Call in black
The glove’s lithium-ion battery is charged using an included USB cable, and should be good for ten days of standby use, or 20 hours of conversation.
Because of its embedded electronics and conductive fibers, the hi-Call is a dry-clean-only item, and it is not considered waterproof. Considering the prevalence of snow and rain in the winter – at least in places where it’s cold enough to need gloves – this could potentially be a bit of a problem.
In any case, the hi-Call should be available next month in men’s and women’s sizes, in grey or black. It’s priced at €49.99 (US$64), for a set which includes the left-hand handset glove, and a plain-old non-electronic right-hand glove.
Source: hi-Fun via Engadget

Mobile phones soon required to receive, display White House propaganda messages

by cris angel

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(NaturalNews) If you're tired of all the half-truths, the propaganda and the complete disinformation that has been spewing from the White House for at least the last twelve years, you can always turn off your television. Switch off the radio. Or just like everybody else, stop reading printed newspapers. But the U.S. government has decided it must reach you with its official propaganda one way or another, so now it is mandating that all mobile phones sold in the United States automatically receive and display "terror messages" from the White House.

Verizon and AT&T have already signed on to the scheme, and starting in 2012, all mobile phones will be required to have this capability. This "feature" will continue for as long as the U.S. federal government continues to exist. Can you imagine what Bush would have done with this technology?

The very idea that the White House is the best source of emergency information is unbelievably arrogant to begin with. If anything, over the last several presidents we've seen that the White House is probably the worst source of information you can possibly find. It is the least likely to dish out information based on facts because it always has a one-sided political agenda. To think that the White House is a credible source of information about anything is to exist in an elaborate fairytale land where facts don't matter at all.

Alerts are mandated

Interestingly, you can't turn off the White House alerts, meaning you'll be forced to read whatever current disinfo is being passed off as some kind of alert. Watch out! Bin Laden is in your refrigerator! No wait, he's stealing your light bulbs! Or as former president George Bush was fond of saying, "Today's terror color is ORANGE!"

Get ready for a barrage of utterly fabricated, socially-engineered propaganda to be "pushed" to the population via their mobile phones. This is George Orwell's Ministry of Truth in full operation mode, clued right in to people's fingertips. If you're going to control the sheeple, after all, you have to have a way to push your disinfo into their heads, and this mobile phone push technology is about as good as it gets.

The FCC also says the system can push Amber alerts and any other information the government wants to put in front of your face. So on the day the dollar is crashing, you'll all be sent a message, "Everything is fine. The banks are merely on a short holiday. Do not be concerned..."

Or I suppose the next time a nuclear power plant goes Chernobyl in the USA, and there's radioactive fallout threatening America, the White House can send out an alert that says, "Do NOT prepare. There is nothing to be concerned about. We have it all under control."

Someone needs to write a White House alert translator that takes the official alerts and translates them into reality. "Do not be concerned" would translate to, "The nation is on the verge of panic," for example. "Your money is safe" means "your money is about to disappear." And "We have it under control" means "it's completely out of control."

So the alert that reads, "Do not be concerned. Your money is safe. We have it under control." actually means your money is about to become worthless and the nation will break down into a panic that will get completely out of control.

What we really need is an alternative news push

What America really needs is for mobile phones to carry an alert system from the alternative media. We'd push messages like, "Did you know mammograms cause breast cancer?" Or, "There is cancer-causing poison in hot dogs and bacon." One tip each day, you see, based on solid facts that people really need to know. "Have you read the warning label on that vaccine?"

But of course the FCC would never allow truthful messages to be broadcast through this alert system. It only exists for propaganda, not factual information that might be useful to people.

Speaking of pushing information, NaturalNews is working on an iPhone app that will push alerts to users, but of course you have to want the alerts (and install the app) in order to receive them. The White House, on the other hand, will be pushing alerts to everyone, even if they never signed up for them. And you can't turn them off, either. It's a forced system in the same way that the federal government uses force for everything else: FDA raids on vitamin companies, DEA arrests of licensed medical marijuana growers, FTC threats on herbal product companies, and so on.

They'd better make sure to get their timing right on these alerts. If they send out an alert that says, "There has been a dirty bomb terrorist attack in New York" but they accidentally send it before the attack happens, some people will do the math and figure out what's up.

You can bet the White House won't send any alerts that you really need to know. "The U.S. national debt has hit $16 trillion and your economic future is now in doubt." Don't hold your breath waiting for that alert to appear on your mobile phone anytime soon.

"The U.S. dollar has been devalued yet again today by the quantitative easing of the Federal Reserve, which keeps printing trillions of dollars in new currency that dilute the value of YOUR currency." Again, don't sit around waiting for that message to show up, either.

"The chemical and pharmaceutical companies have polluted our farms, streams, rivers and oceans, rendering the future of life in North America questionable." Hmmm... probably not gonna see that message, either. What you're likely to get instead is a steady drone of "sheeple alerts" that keep people living in fear and not knowing what to do:

Red alert! Terrorists are now saying they will attack TRAINS and STADIUMS using BUTT CRACK BOMBS. So to protect you, we will install TSA checkpoints at all the train stations and sports stadiums. Please open your butt crack for inspection. Thank you for your cooperation.

What's coming next: White House takes over internet DNS to force people to view messages online

To take this one step further, the White House could force ISPs to remap DNS requests so that all web browsers automatically point to the White House website, no matter what web address you type in.

Searching for sports scores? You'll be rerouted to the White House alert page. Checking your sinking stock portfolio online? You'll get the White House page. Researching how to grow your own medical marijuana using hydroponics? You'll get the White House page yet again.

This type of technology can be implemented right now, by the way. It's more than an internet "kill switch," it's an internet "reroute switch." And it may already be in place without us even knowing about it.

The only way to circumvent this tactic and get directly to the web server you want is to know the IP address of the server. For example, NaturalNews.com can be reached at: http://174.132.185.226

If you keep this address handy (bookmark it or whatever), then the White House cannot reroute your website requests via DNS. This is why it's a good idea to know the IP addresses of all the key websites you'll need to access to get good information during a "total information blackout" attempt by the U.S. government. Remember: The Internet is the last place on Earth where you can get truthful information about what's really happening. That is exactly why it will be targeted for a shutdown during the next big crisis to strike America.

Because the very last thing any government wants its people to have is access to truthful information. Hence the assaults on Wikileaks and anyone who dares to question the status quo.




Discarded Mobile Phones Create an Avalanche of Toxic E-Waste

by: cris angel


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(NaturalNews) Thousands of tons of electronic waste hit landfills each year as users upgrade to new mobile phones and discard the old ones.

According to British newspaper The Independent, there are already 11,000 tons of unused cellular phones in the United Kingdom that have not yet been disposed of. Most of these phones will eventually be discarded, along with old laptops, portable music players and video game consoles. These electronic products are made with highly toxic metals and other chemicals that leach into the earth when discarded.

An estimated 1 billion mobile phone handsets are sold each year, with 1 million per day coming from Nokia alone. Most cellular phone service providers lure new customers by promising a free new handset for those who sign up. While many companies offer to recycle used mobile phones for consumers, the vast majority of such phones are still thrown away.

Johan Thomsen, a manager at mobile phone operator Green Mobile, called the scale of the problem "frightening."

"The problem today is that people upgrade their mobile phones every year and only a small percentage of these phones are disposed of safely," he said.

According to Thomsen, about 100 million people upgrade to new phones each year in Europe alone, even though the average handset has a life of 5 years.

To encourage phone reuse, Green Mobile asks new customers to keep using their old handset and rewards them with a lower rate than can be offered by companies that subsidize new phones each year.

The prevalence of recycled phones is expected to increase as the problem of e-waste enters the public consciousness and stricter regulations force more companies to tackle the problem. ABI Research estimates that these factors, in addition to shorter handset replacement cycles and a greater demand for cheaper phones will cause the recycled handset market to be worth $3 billion by 2012, with recycled phone shipments numbering above 100 million.

Mobile phones boost brain tumor risk by up to 270 percent on side of brain where phone is held

by:banani ahmed


(NaturalNews) Using a cell phone regularly – even a modern one – raises the risk of developing a brain tumor for many users, a new Finnish study published online in the International Journal of Cancer. The study, done by a collection of researchers from many universities and led by Anna Lahkola of the Radiation and Nuclear Safety Authority in Finland, found firm corollary evidence that using a cell phone causes the risk of getting a brain tumor called a glioma to rise by 40 to 270 percent on the side of the head preferred for using the phone.

What you need to know - Conventional View

• The study compared 1,521 cellular phone users who received a glioma to 3,301 control participants without tumors. • For people who have used a modern cellular phone for more than 2000 hours in their lifetime, the risk of getting a brain tumor rose by 270 percent.
• The study is considered the second that firmly correlates cell phone usage with an increased risk of developing certain brain tumors.
• The risk was highest among people under the age of 20.
• Older-style analog cell phones already have been shown as a source of brain tumors, but even with the development of digital cellular phones, the risk is still there.
• According to a scientist associated with the web site foodconsumer.org, the study results should not make readers assume that ten years of cell phone use will correlate to an immediate tumor, but that the tumor will show up later than that.

What you need to know - Alternative View

• Mobile phone manufacturers have tried to suppress the dangers of mobile phones by funding their own distorted research that concludes the phones are perfectly safe. • All people -- but children and teens especially -- should be warned against using mobile phones due to the increased risk of brain tumors.




iPhone

In 2007, Apple introduced the iPhone, which instantly became one of the most talked-about consumer products ever. Thousands of customers lined up to be the first to buy the phones, which featured computing and Wi-Fi capabilities, along with a crisp, computer-like display on an innovative touch screen. Rivals, including Google, rushed phones with similar features onto the market.

In October 2011, the company unveiled an eagerly awaited new version of the device, the iPhone 4S, that included a “virtual assistant,” Siri, that recognized voice commands by users to schedule appointments, dictate text messages and conduct Web searches.

Although the new phone was virtually indistinguishable on the outside from its predecessor, the iPhone 4, it was packed with better technical innards, including a more advanced camera. The phone also included a more powerful chip known as the A5, the same microprocessor that acts as the brains inside the iPad.
Though many Apple fans expressed disappointment about the lack of a design change, consumers reacted very differently. Apple said it sold more than four million iPhone 4S’s during the device’s first weekend on sale.

In June 2012, Apple introduced a new version of its mobile operating system for iPhones and iPads that brings a host of new features, including three-dimensional maps that let users zoom over an image of a city. The new maps software replaces Google Maps with Apple’s own mapping system.
Also, while Siri initially worked with a limited set of Internet services — allowing users to, say, search for restaurants through Yelp — the new operating system will let users use natural voice commands to search for sports statistics, make restaurant reservations using OpenTable and look up showtimes for movies.
Siri also has a new function, Eyes Free, that will allow car drivers to communicate with the voice assistant by pushing a button on their  steering wheels. General Motors, BMW and Toyota are among the auto manufacturers who have agreed to put such a button in their vehicles.
Apple also said it reached an agreement with Facebook that more deeply weaves the social network into Apple’s devices, allowing people to share photos to Facebook, for example, without having to open a separate Facebook app. The new features in the operating system will become available for iPhones, iPads and the iPod Touch when iOS 6 is released in fall 2012.

Blockbuster Sales

In January 2012, after a blockbuster fourth quarter, Tim Cook, Apple’s chief executive, said the iPhone 4S accounted for the majority of iPhone sales. This statement took on added significance considering that at the time, the iPhone 3GS was free with a two-year contract, and the iPhone 4 cost $100. Even in a down economy and with a free iPhone in its portfolio, Apple still managed to sell the expensive, newer 4S to most of its customers.

Yet the free and reduced-price iPhones were still important to the company’s business. Tero Kuittinen, a senior analyst at MGI Research, said the free iPhone 3GS gave Apple the opportunity to expand aggressively into markets where smartphones were not as popular yet, like China and Africa.

App Developers Stay Loyal to Apple

Smartphones running Google’s Android operating system outsell iPhones more than two to one. And yet, even as Google’s system has gobbled up market share, Apple has held onto one critical advantage — the loyalty of mobile app developers.

Many developers have continued to make applications first, and sometimes only, for iPhones. They find it easier to create software for Apple devices than for ones running Android, or it may be more lucrative. Their allegiance to Apple has helped make its devices the powerhouses they are for the company.
Apps are among the strongest weapons Apple and Google have for marketing their mobile technologies to consumers. The bounty of software available for Android and iOS, as varied as racing games and apps for managing recordings on cable boxes, is a chief reason the mobile phone market has settled into a two-horse race.

The Race With Android

While Google’s Android phones are No. 1 worldwide and in the United States in terms of smartphone market share, statistics suggest that the almighty robot has been losing steam in this country.
Analyst Horace Dediu published a blog post in June 2012 with charts illustrating a slowdown of Android’s growth in the United States, citing numbers from ComScore, the market research firm.
Also, a survey by the information technology firm Good Technology found that iPhone usage was increasing in the workplace, while Android phones have seen a significant dip in 2012.

An Issue of Control

Apple likes to maintain tight control over what programs can appear on the iPhone — a task that became a little bit harder in July 2010, when the Library of Congress, which has the power to define exceptions to an important copyright law, said that it was legal to bypass a phone’s controls on what software it will run to get “lawfully obtained” programs to work.
The issue has been a topic of debate between Apple, which says it has the right to control the software on its devices, and technically adept users who want to customize their phones as they see fit.
Apple has also said that altering the phones encouraged the pirating of applications, exposed iPhones to security risks and taxed the company’s customer support staff. But iPhone hobbyists say they simply want to have free range to use certain features and programs on their phones that Apple has limited or failed to offer.
Can Apple win in an intensely competitive market against rivals that are openly licensing their software to scores of companies? It faces that challenge not only in phones, but also in the market for tablet computers, where the iPad is about to take on a similar set of rivals.