Nokia still uses Symbian

The future of Symbian OS to see a bright spot. Nokia has decided to take over the full development of the operating system and promised all-out defense of Symbian.


Symbian Foundation will be transitioning from the role as controller of the development of Symbian, the Symbian license management agencies only. This institution will take care of licensing if there is interest in using the Symbian besides Nokia.


As quoted from TechRadar detikINET, Tuesday (09/11/2010), Nokia will control the management direction of the development of the Symbian platform started in April 2011.


Nokia step is viewed as no surprise. Ben Wood, analyst at Insight CSS stating Nokia one calculates that make Symbian open source. In fact, support from other vendors was minimal so that Nokia remains the most hardworking.


Rays Symbian is slowly fading though still so real most widely used OS in the world. Recently, Samsung and Sony Ericsson have said goodbye to Symbian.


But Nokia still remain confident relying on Symbian. They also recently launched a flagship mobile phone with Symbian 3, Nokia N8

Acer Stream, Android Top Acer

After the present series with Liquid E, Acer again carrying the new Android phone called Acer Stream. In contrast with Liquid E, Stream is intended for high-end market. With the presence of these products, Acer as a new player in the smartphone market so much more mature.

Comes with Qualcomm's Snapdragon 1GHz processor and 512 MB RAM, this product became one of the best Android phone is currently owned by Acer. Additional element in the form of 2 GB of internal flash memory makes it suitable to download a variety of applications in the Android Market.

Judging from his OS, by default Stream is still using the Android version 2.1 (Eclair). But in recent months, Acer Stream can be increased to the Android 2.2 (Froyo). At first glance, when observed product design is similar to the HTC Desire, if the Acer logo in the center is closed. In general, this phone looks very solid and thin.

Talking about HTC, the Taiwanese vendors have a User Interface (UI) that is very captivating called Sense. Well, apparently Acer is not to be outdone by HTC Sense. Besides having built-in Android UI, Acer Stream comes with his own called the Acer UI UI 4.
General specifications:

    * Processor: Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8250, 1 GHz
    * OS: Android 2.1 (Eclair)
    * Screen: 3.7-inch WVGA AMOLED
    * Memory: 512 MB RAM / 512 MB ROM
    * Internal memory: 2 GB
    * Port: Micro USB, Mini HDMI, 3.5mm audio jack
    * Battery: Li Ion 1400 mAh

Windows 7 Phone riveting Apple fanboy

Recognition of an Apple fanboy (as Apple gadget enthusiast) who once famous actor, Stephen Fry, shocked the world of technology. Her presence at the launch of the operating system Windows 7 Phone make the visitor wonder whether he has been moved to another 'heart'?


Fry did not say for sure if he still likes the Apple device or not. However, Fry did not hesitate to look at all involved in the event, even if the people know that he was an Apple enthusiast.


Quoted from Tech Radar, Tuesday (12/10/2010), the reason why Microsoft asked to participate in the event is to prove the mockery that never Fry catapult. At that time, Fry never compare Windows Phone with designer designer tower that once lived in the 1960's.


Having Microsoft give Fry a chance to try out Windows 7 Phone handset capabilities, he changed his mind. And more surprising, he would not get paid to perform at the launch event.


"Microsoft got it. Platform is very easy to use," said Fry. "I feel happy. As our life flow in and out of these devices. My first feeling on Windows 7 Phone is a device very fun to play," he added.


Still at the event, Fry also expressed resentment towards the OS Windows Vista. He even openly said that Windows 7 is better and that the bearing shoes better than Vista