Gadgets and Gizmos » Software http://www.gadget-gizmos.com Best gadgets and gizmos review site on the net Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:43:57 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.1 Nokia Withdrawing Ovi Files Service from October One Onwards http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/09/nokia-withdrawing-ovi-files-service-from-october-one-onwards/ http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/09/nokia-withdrawing-ovi-files-service-from-october-one-onwards/#comments Fri, 03 Sep 2010 12:31:49 +0000 udit http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/?p=767
Nokia is ending its long running Ovi files service from October 1 of this year i.e. 2010.

This cloud file storage service which allowed the users to store their data on the internet and later sync it with their mobiles phones was started with much pomp and affair! But the service failed to retain its original fan following and so it’s now finally being laid down to rest!

Nokia Company has issues an email to all its Ovi users about the discontinuing of this service and has promptly asked them to uninstall Ovi Files Connector from their PCs.

This software used to help people to transfer their data back and forth from mobile to computers. Nokia has asked the users to now use another Nokia product i.e. Nokia Ovi Suite.

Ovi Files was launched after Nokia became the proud owner of Cloud Storage Company Avenue rights. It generally means that you can store files on internet and later sync it with your mobiles.

It is quite sad to see the termination of a service which held such high promises.

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Blackberry Bold 9000 is one of the best smartphones ever released. As a matter of fact, its faux leather back, high quality display and spacious keypad have managed to entice the likes of even most rigid corporate! The smartphone is now available with 5.1update for Blackberry OS. However, the Indian users of this phone are suffering because of the non official availability of this upgrade by the mobile operators in India. The Indian Blackberry Bold 9000 is still working on 4.6.1 update.

Now, you can upgrade your Blackberry to a better OS all on your own. You just need to follow the easy steps given by us. There would be no more hassle with the mobile operators. You can make your Blackberry a much faster device by following

•Download Blackberry 5.0 OS for Blackberry Bold 9000 from the official website of Blackberry. You can locate it easily.
•Once the file gets downloaded, start its installation on your PC. The file will be available in .exe format. This download will run only on Windows as it is still not compatible with MAC or Linux.
•After the installation is complete, go to the files installed and remove vendor.xml file.
•Connect your Blackberry Bold 9000 with your PC. Search loader.exe file from the installed files.
•Just click on loader.exe file
•Within an hour your new OS would be downloaded on your Blackberry Bold 9000

Note- it is advisable to take a back up of your phone data before the update. This method has been tried and tested several times with several users across the worlds. However, it is always good to be on the safe Side of the tide!

Enjoy your new Blackberry 5.0 OS updated Blackberry Bold 9000!

]]> http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/09/upgrade-your-blackberry-bold-9000-to-5-1-update-do-it-yourself/feed/ 0 Google Adds Google Voice Calls To Gmail http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/09/google-adds-google-voice-calls-to-gmail/ http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/09/google-adds-google-voice-calls-to-gmail/#comments Thu, 02 Sep 2010 12:52:39 +0000 udit http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/?p=744 The end of august brought a long awaited confirmation from Google regarding its new feature Google Voice Calls in GMAIL. All the Gmail users will now be able to make voice calls over the net and landlines/mobile phones throughout the world.

It has been in speculation for months now and the announcement from Google about voice calls has managed to create a buzz in the market. In fact, Skype the reigning king of internet voice calls is said to be concerned regarding this recent development.
These voice call service will be free of cost within U.S. and Canada.

However, international calls made to cell phones will come at a price
PC to landline-$0.02 onwards
PC to cell phones- $0.19 onwards

GMAIL users can get hold of prepaid calling credits through soon to become live Google Checkout.

How to make voice calls through GMAIL?

For outgoing calls
Just press the call button given in the corner of GMAIL and start typing your number

For incoming calls
A pop up window just like a chat window comes on your screen with a simultaneous ring on your Google voice enabled phones
Calls can also be diverted to your voice mailbox with a single tap on phone.

This feature has already been started in US and will soon become active in other parts of the world to. Let’s see what wonders does Google Voice Calls can make!

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Specifications/phone Apple iPad Samsung Android Galaxy Tab
processor 1Ghz 1Ghz
camera No camera 3.2 megapixel camera
Screen resolution 1024-by-768 resolution 1024-by-600  [SUPER AMOLED]
GPS GPS in 3G edition

Absent in wi-fi edition

 Built in GPS
screen 9.2 inches 7 inches
Service carrier AT&T Verizon
connectivity 3G and wi-fi editions available 3G and wi-fi available
Operating system iOS4 Android 2.2
Application store Apple’s App Store-more choices Android market- more open ecosystem
censorship Permission required No permission required
Flash support Not present present
Use as hard drive Cannot be used as hard drives Drag and drop files from PC, access Tab like a computer
tethering No free tethering Free tethering
multitasking Limited and carefully defined multitasking Full multitasking
battery No removable battery Removable battery
USB support No support USB support present

The chart clearly shows that Android run Samsung Galaxy Tab is a much better device than iPad. However, the complete truth in this analysis could be reached only after the release of Galaxy Tab and its feedback!

]]> http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/09/samsung-galaxy-tab-versus-apple-ipad/feed/ 0 Motorola WX Series-New Pocket Friendly Phones http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-wx-series-new-pocket-friendly-phones/ http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-wx-series-new-pocket-friendly-phones/#comments Tue, 27 Jul 2010 13:03:28 +0000 udit http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/?p=694 Taking forward the MotoYuva Mobile series, Motorola has launched a new series called Motorola WX series. There are 5 basic entry level phones under it which are designed keeping in mind the needs of the younger generation. The USP of these phones is their low price tags! These phones are pocket freienly and give people a chance to exploit the basic engaging feature of a Motorola phone in an affordable range.

Five phones under Motorola WX series are

WX181, WX260, WX265, WX290 and WX295

Let’s have a brief look at all these Motorola phones one by one

WX181

• The most basic phone amongst all the five new phones released
• 1.5 inch screen
• 128 x128 resolution display
• FM Radio,
• Mini USB Port.
• no memory slot
• Battery backup of 180-540 minutes
• available at Rs.1,490

WX260

• Basic phone
• 1.8″ color display
• Screen resolution of 128×160.
• GPRS
• expandable memory slot of 2GB
• FM Radio
• available at a Price of Rs.1,849

WX265

• Flip Phone
• Bluetooth connectivity
• Expandable Memory slot which supports 2GB Memory
• 65K TFT
• 1.8 inch,
• 128×160 pixels screen
• GPRS
• USB Connectivity
• FM radio
• available at a Price of Rs.1,910

WX290

• Canby bar Phone
• VGA Camera
• Bluetooth
• Screen resolution of 128×160.
• GPRS
• expandable memory slot of 2GB
• FM Radio
• USB connectivity
• available at a Price of Rs.2,149
WX295
• Flip Phone
• VGA Camera
• Bluetooth in addition
• Screen resolution of 128×160.
• GPRS
• expandable memory slot of 2GB
• FM Radio
• USP connectivity
• available at a Price of Rs.2,890

Choose the Motorola WX according to your taste!

]]> http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-wx-series-new-pocket-friendly-phones/feed/ 0 Nokia C3, C6 and E5 Launched in India-Social Networking on A Boom! http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/nokia-c3-c6-and-e5-launched-in-india-social-networking-on-a-boom/ http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/nokia-c3-c6-and-e5-launched-in-india-social-networking-on-a-boom/#comments Mon, 26 Jul 2010 12:40:15 +0000 udit http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/?p=681 The much awaited phones by Nokia have finally managed to reach the Indian shores. July 19 became the official launch date of Nokia C3, C6 and E5 phones. The first two are part of Nokia C series phones and the later one id the successor the hugely successful Nokia E63 smartphone!  

One must be thinking that a Nokia smartphone will be priced quite high! But this is the best point about these new phones launched in the Indian market. They are priced accordingly which doesn’t fall in wither too expensive nor too cheap!

These Nokia phones would be available at all the mobile showrooms across the country!

These 3 phones will take care of the social networking needs of the current generation who relies heavily on their mobile phones to stay connected on the online world!

Nokia C3

Highlighted features

  • 2.4” inch screen , 320 x240 Pixels TFT display with 262,000 colors
  • QWERTY keypad
  • Customizable Homescreen
  • Live Facebook and Twitter updates
  • Internet connectivity over 2G or WI-FI
  • up to 10 personal email accounts on your phone – including Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo! Mail
  • 2 megapixel camera
  • Bluetooth
  • FM radio
  • 55 MB internal memory
  • 8GB expandable memory card
  • Nokia music player
  • Chat on windows messenger, yahoo messenger, Google talk, ovi chat
  • 115.5 x 58.1 x 13.6 mm

Nokia C6

  • 3.2 Inch screen
  • HD touchscreen Display
  • QWERTY Keypad
  • 5 MP Camera
  • Customizable Front screen
  • up to 10 personal email accounts on your phone – including Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo! Mail
  • 16GB of storage on micro SD
  • FM stereo radio
  • OVi maps

Nokia E5

  • 2.36” inch , 320 x240 Pixels QVGA display with 256,000 colors
  • QWERTY keypad
  • up to 10 personal email accounts on your phone – including Hotmail, Gmail and Yahoo! Mail
  • live social networking sites like Twitter, Facebook available on your homescreen
  • internet connectivity over 3G and WIFI
  • Built-in Assisted-GPS receiver
  • 5 megapixel camera
  • Internal memory 256 MB
  • 32 GB expandable memory card
  • Nokia Messaging IM application
  • 115 x 58.9 x 12.8 mm
]]> http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/nokia-c3-c6-and-e5-launched-in-india-social-networking-on-a-boom/feed/ 0 Motorola Droid 2-Prospective Release On August 23 http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-droid-2-prospective-release-on-august-23/ http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-droid-2-prospective-release-on-august-23/#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2010 07:16:51 +0000 udit http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/?p=671 Motorola Droid 2 is going to hit the market soon if the reports are to be believed. According to the latest sources, Droid 2 might be released on August 23 2010 along with Froyo i.e. Android 2.2. This means that the other Droid phones can also expect an update of Froyo sooner than expected. Droid X will get the 2.2. update sometime later in August and so is the case with the original Droid phone.

Gingerbread man i.e. 2.2 Android OS is still not ready for a primetime launch. Motorola Droid 2 will thus be launched with the Froyo on August 23. This has given enough time to test the Droid 2 with the 2.2. update. So far, Droid 2 is being tested on 2.1 version. This will come as a relief to all the mobile users who have to do the update manually every time it becomes available.

Lets and wait and watch how the Motorola Droid 2 turns out to be. For more information on its release date, keep reading this space.

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Motorola Droid 2 which is rumored to have a launch later this month or even the next month [i.e. August] is being branded as the new improved version of Droid phone. This smart phone series by Motorola in association with Verizon and Google runs on one of the most powerful and successful Android operating system. Currently, it runs on 2.1 version but will also support 2.2. OS when it releases sometime later next year.

Are the two Motorola phones really that similar in functioning or is there a basic difference that sets them apart from each other? This is the question that we would try to find out by comparing the two Motorola phones i.e. Droid 2 and Droid

Features Droid 2 Droid
Keyboard QWERTY keyboard with wider keys and no directional pads Direction pad with thin keys
RAM 512 MB 256 MB
Processor 1GHz TI OMAP 3630 550 MHz TI OMAP 3430
GPU same same
CPU Much better speed than Droid Good speed
Design Blue with silver metal highlights Black with gold
Speed High club speed [45 nm production process] Normal club speed
OS Android 2.1. and 2.2 Android 2.0 and 2.1

Motorola Droid 2 no doubt will present a much better picture to Droid users and is expected to win the hearts of Droid lovers all over the world. All that is remain to be seen is its official launch which will happen soon!

]]> http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-droid-2-versus-motorola-droid/feed/ 0 Motorola Droid 2-Worth the Wait! http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-droid-2-worth-the-wait/ http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-droid-2-worth-the-wait/#comments Sat, 03 Jul 2010 06:07:26 +0000 udit http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/?p=663 Motorola Droid 2, the next successor of the ultra cool Motorola Droid is soon going to make its debut in the mobile circuit. Not surprisingly, it has created a buzz amongst the mobile users across the world. This reaction is also due to the immense success tasted by the Droid mobile earlier. This smart phone managed to create its own niche despite the monopoly of Apple iPhones. And now when the new Droid 2 is ready to be launched, the Motorola Company is hoping to score a success this time too!

Motorola Droid 2 can be called an improved version of droid. Motorola has taken special pains to rectify the discrepancies present in the earlier model. One would be delighted to find the D pad buttons being replaced with the QWERTY keyboard. The exterior of the phone is just like the previous Motorola Droid with the only exception of a shiny top bezel ion the upper half of the mobile.

Droid 2 features the latest Android OS i.e. 2.1. The upcoming 2.2. version will also find support in this mobile. Android operating system which is considered to be a very powerful OS created ripples with Motorola Droid and is expected to scale the same heights again and even more with the launch of Android 2.2 version.

Highlighting features of Droid 2
• 1Ghz processor OMAP core
• 3.7 inch touch screen
• 512 mb RAM
• 5 mega pixel camera
• Internal memory 8 GB
• 8GB flash card
• Wi-fi

Will Droid 2 would be able to attract attention away from the iPhone 4 is the main question which will be answered with time!

]]> http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-droid-2-worth-the-wait/feed/ 0 Motorola Droid X Versus iPhone 4 http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-droid-x-versus-iphone-4/ http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/2010/07/motorola-droid-x-versus-iphone-4/#comments Thu, 01 Jul 2010 12:08:27 +0000 udit http://www.gadget-gizmos.com/?p=656 Many speculations have been made about the Apple’s iconic iPhone 4 and Motorola’s lucky Droid X models in the mobile markets. At one hand is the Apple iPhone 4 which is running on the latest 4G technology with iOS 4 operating system. And on the other hand is the Motorola Droid X which runs on the power packed Android 2.1 OS and soon will support the 2.2. version as well.

These differences between the two phones do not just stand out on the basis of OS alone. In fact there are other factors like brand building and reputation in the mobile market also at work!

However, iPhone 4 and Droid X are somehow similar as well in certain aspects. To clear the confusion, here is a table highlighting the various differences between iPhone 4 and Droid X

Features iPhone  4 Droid X
Operating system  [OS] iOS 4 Android 2.1  [Android 2.2 support also available]
Software Proprietary Open source platform
Processor P 1Ghz
RAM 512 mb 512 mb
Resolution 640 X 960 480 X 854
Screen size 3.5 inches 4.3 inches
Micro SD card 16 GB 16 GB or 32 GB
In built memory 16GB or 32 GB 8 GB
Keyboard On screen keybaord Onscreen and SWAYPE technology
camera 5 megapixel camera with LED flash 8 megapixel camera with dual LED flash
Focus Touch to focus Automatic focus
Weight 4.8 ounces 5.4 ounces
battery 1500 mAh 1570 mAh
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