Google recently announced a new feature for the Android operating system namedAndroid @ Home.
Framework (framework) and the unification of the functions of a device Android atAndroid features @ Home into a kind of automatic control device that connects anddirects all the devices and appliances in the home user.
In short this interesting feature can be used to control the game consoles, lamps,furniture, irrigation systems, and various other functions.
Not only that, at the same time Google also announced the Tungsten as part of theproduct features Android @ Home, which consists of a hub that runs the Android operating system and framework Android @ Home.
Interestingly, it is said that one function of the hubTungsten is the ability to stream music directly from the Music Beta by Google to ahome audio device that support for it.
No doubt the presence of Steve Ballmer at a prestigious event that was held otherRIM-related triggering speculation that the purpose of his presence. Even an analyst,as reported by PCMag site, said Microsoft probably will acquire the Canadiancompany to increase its presence in the smartphone market.
Speculation is not without reason. The reason, as reported by phonearena, saidalthough hard to say, now RIM is central to lose momentum in the smartphone market.It was at least as evidenced by the decline in earnings and revenue experienced byRIM. No wonder if the condition is inviting responses from the parties in the industrywho agree that Windows Mobile Phone seems to be a solution to overcome theBlackBerry OS in the future.
In relation to a Parks Associates analyst Harry Wang, saying "Will Microsoft buy RIM?That is a possibility and is a shortcut for Microsoft to get a foothold in the business ofmobile devices. "
"RIM's market capitalization is only 25 billion dollars, and Microsoft has 48 billion U.S. dollars in cash. If the value of RIM fell to $ 15 billion dollars, it will become an attractivetarget for Microsoft. Maybe Steve Ballmer was planting seeds at the event expressedhis ideas on the BlackBerry World. "said Harry Wang.
How is the continuation of this story is not yet predictable. As a result, conclusions that lead to certainty Microsoft will buy RIM seems still too early to expressed. For thatwe'll just wait its development.
Based on data released by International Data Corporation (IDC), noted that in the first quarter of this year Samsung for the first time successfully overthrew the Nokia as a vendor with the most mobile phone sales in Europe.
In the report Samsung sold 13.2 million mobile phone units with a market share of about 29.3%, while Nokia is only able to sell 12.6 million units with 27.9% market share.
With so sturdy Samsung mobile phone sales in Europe, Nokia is now the mainstronghold is in the region of Asia and Africa.
However, that position could have experienced a shift, considering that the Finnishmobile phone vendor is currently in transition from Symbian to Windows Phone. WhileSamsung recently looked so vigorous brisk mobile phone market, starting from thebottom segment to target the upper segment.
Especially if we see tremendous potential with the growth of cheap Android phone inthe market of developing countries. Where Samsung is also listed as a fairlydominant player in this segment.
Just for additional information on the Nokia smartphone segment also dikangkangi byother competitors, namely Apple. Recorded in the first quarter of this year, Applemanaged to ship as many as 4.4 million units of smartphones with a market share of about 20.8%. As for Nokia in the same quarter only around 4.2 million units shippedwith 19.6% market share.
Puzzle associated name of the next Android version has now been revealed. After aversion of Gingerbread and the Honeycomb, the future of Android will bear the name of the Ice Cream Sandwich.
The next version of OS Android will combine tablet and smartphone operating systemsinto a single operating system that will support all devices.
As an operating system that is universal Android Ice Cream Sandwich is claimed willbe able to adapt to the device with a specific form factor. Not only that, the Ice CreamSandwich is also going to come with new features, one of whom is a face-trackingfeature (facial recognition).
Android Ice Cream Sandwich, are reported to be slid in the fourth quarter (Q4) thisyear.
