Tech World's Tinkle

Yes its the time that Tinkle is on in the tech world. Last week at IFA in Berlin we saw some exciting gadgets from Samsung and many others powered by the upcoming Windows Phone 8 (we'll tell you about them in detail soon), then the rumors of iPhone 5 and the iPad mini, Nokia's another attempt to gain its "throne" by launching new devices with Windows Phone 8, leaking of BlackBerry 10 images, Samsung paying Apple $1 Billion in 30 trucks loaded with 25 cent coins (not exactly! they have filled an appeal for now) and much much more.

Advice: If you have got some money, save it, or start saving because in the next few weeks, there will be A LOT of exciting gadgets to get your hands on.

Keep tuned in for more!!!

Strictly for Developers | Playbook OS 2.1

RIM the maker of BlackBerry smartphones and tablet Playbook has released a developer update for its Playbook OS, numbered up to 2.1.0.560.

If you are a developer or are willing to test this build (and see some better things but also face some issues, ITS A BETA) click Download, register and update.

Change log:

• Improved HTML5 support
• Portrait support for Email, Calendar and Contacts
• Improved folder support including IMAP folder support
• Full device encryption is now supported, so that the whole device and personal partition can be secure.
• Screenshots are now saved in lossless PNG format.
• Each Android app will now run in its own window. This greatly improves the user experience and consistency among the other application runtimes.
• Access to the Camera hardware is now supported for Android apps, allowing many more application types to work on the BlackBerry® PlayBook™ tablet.
• In-App Payment is now supported through the BlackBerry Payment SDK, so Android applications can include virtual items for sale in their applications

Sell RIM | Shareholders Demand

Going through extreme tough times, lowest ever stock price and all the competition it could have, RIM (makers of BlackBerry) is not OK. The management is asking for a chance to give a last try to turn the company around with the launch of BB10 devices later this year, whereas investors and shareholders demand to seek a potential buyer like Microsoft or IBM and sell the company. Lets see what's next for RIM!!

RIM Sale Set When Board Obeys Shareholders - Businessweek

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Want Android Notifications On Your PC??

Many times we are so glued to the screens of our desktops/laptops that we either miss a call or a notification/message on our phone, even when its just besides us. Well no more! here is an awesome app for your Android device and your PC that will notify you about all notifications on your phone, be it phone call, sms, email, or any other.

Download Desk Notifier now:

• PC Client
• Android App

P.S: IT'S FREE!!

Android and iOS Make Up More Than 80% of all Smartphone Shipments

Android and iOS Make Up More Than 80% of all Smartphone Shipments

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Google-Motorola Mobility purchase Finalized; Top Level Changes Follow.

Having final approval from Chinese authorities at the weekend, Google has announced that its $12.5 billion acquisition of Motorola Mobility (MMI) has finally closed, with Dennis Woodside becoming the company’s new CEO, replacing former chief Sanjay Jha.

Google closes Motorola Mobility purchase; Sanjay Jha out, Dennis Woodside in as CEO - The Next Web:

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China Greenlights Google-Motorola Mobility Deal

China Greenlights Google-Motorola Mobility Deal | News & Opinion | PCMag.com:

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New Android Malware Emerges.

New Android Malware Emerges, Charges Users For Free Apps

Google answers Siri with its Majel for Android!

When Apple released the iPhone 4S to the world, it was more than a new iPhone – it brought with it a new way of interacting with technology. That new way was the first real way of talking to a piece of software using natural language. Yes we have had voice commands before, but software was listening for very specific words and a very specific syntax. Siri changed that.

Even though still technically in beta and not exactly fully functional yet, Siri lit a fire under the engineers at Google. Nobody likes to be beaten by the competition, but when it comes to voice interaction, Apple’s engineers certainly came out on top, even if they did get a little help from the purchase of Siri.

All that may be set to change as early as the first quarter of 2012, though, as it would appear that Google is hard at work trying to recreate the Siri magic for its own Android devices, and they mean business.

What Google is working on goes by the name of Majel, which for those that are not into their Star Trek trivia is named after the late Majel Barrett-Roddenberry. Majel was the voice actress for the computer in Star Trek Generations and beyond, which gives Google’s efforts a lot of geek cred, even if it never makes it to market!

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