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Next generation of Audi will get a multimedia system based on OS Android

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Google will continue to expand the scope of the Android operating system mastering more and more niche. Having achieved dominance in the markets upon OS for smartphones and tablets, the search giant swung to a new, untapped market of embedded automotive systems. According to rumors, in the coming days as part of the CES 2014 Google representatives and Audi can officially declare the beginning of cooperation with the ultimate goal of which will be the introduction of a German manufacturer of automobiles infotainment system based on OS Android, which will provide navigation features, communications and playback of multimedia files. For ensuring that the hardware component of this complex will meet the third partner in the project, the company NVidia. If the preliminary information is correct, the next generation owners of Audi vehicles fitted get access to most of Google's services are available for OS Android, including Google Play store and navigate Google Drive.

Updated online service Google

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Google has greatly expanded the list of features its own service online notes Google Keep, a customer who has recently been included in the list of standard applications built into the Android OS. One of the major innovations was the appearance of support for reminders, which makes Google Keep a full-featured task manager. The application has learned to derive a reminder on certain criteria, such as the time of the event and the geographical position of the user at the moment. Both parameters are prompted to work independently and can be pre-set by the user with the possibility of making changes to already established a reminder. In addition to Google Keep improved work with images. Users now have the option to add a photo to a note from the already existing in the gallery. The new version of Google Keep soon will be available for users of devices running on OS Android in all regions.

RAMOS MINI PAD - ANDROID TABLET FORM FACTOR APPLE IPAD MINI

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If after release Apple iPad mini consumer wishes to purchase something similar - running Android, an 8-inch screen (the purchase of Galaxy Note 8 it is not), it's time to pay attention to the new "pill" from the company Ramos. The new device Ramos Mini Pad is equipped with Chinese-made 7.85-inch screen based on IPS-matrix (aspect ratio - 4:3) and quad-core processor. Thickness of a thin and stylish design does not exceed 8.8 mm. Number of wireless adapters, battery capacity, as well as other technical data to date unknown. Apparently, as the hardware basis will be a quad-core Samsung Exynos, the screen resolution will be 1024 × 768 pixels (like the Apple iPad mini). OS - Android 4.1 Jelly Bean (or higher). Release date and price of the device are not reported.

Google Introduces Chrome-based Touch Screen Laptop

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Google's Chrome OS is still a small player in the PC market, unlike Android's dominance of mobile. However, the search giant is making moves to improve its position. This month it has revealed the first touch screen Chromebook, but is it any good? Touches Of Chrome More and more modern laptops are taking advantage of touchscreen technology in order to help this traditional portable PC form factor take the fight to the booming tablet market. Microsoft's Windows 8 operating system (OS) is explicitly designed to work well in a touch-based technological environment, although even this latest offering from one of the world's largest companies is having a tough time holding onto the market share established by its forebears. Google has the smartphone and tablet industries wrapped up with the finger-friendly Android, but it remains a very minor player when it comes to the laptop market. Here its Chrome OS is facing an uphill struggle to convince consumers that it is w...

Top 5 Most Anticipated Gadgets In 2013

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Selecting the most anticipated gadgets for the year for an article is largely dependent on what product shows you attend and which blogs you read. Opinions vary, but here are five of the most talked about gadgets at this years Consumers Electronic Show. The Oculus Riff Virtual Reality gaming has been a fantasy for decades. We've been teased by the hype of new technologies over the years only to be disappointed. But this year, thanks to startup Oculus, it looks like virtual reality might become... well.. a reality. The Oculus Rift was previewed at CES 2013 to rave reviews. The technology promises 360 degree, full motion, integration with games and virtual entertainment. A lightweight headset and independent optics for each eye gives a full 110 degree peripheral view and tracks your head movements. Developer kits are expected to ship by mid year. Pebble The clever Bluetooth enabled Pebble wrist watch connects to your smartphone to announce calls and interface with your iPho...

Samsung is preparing to release a tablet Galaxy Note 8.0 and Galaxy Tab 3

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It is not a secret that Samsung in 2013 is going to present a few tablet PCs, including "stilusny" Galaxy Note 8.0 and Galaxy Tab 3. According to DigiTimes, the Korean manufacturer has decided to strengthen its position in the tablet market in the segment of low-cost devices, where its main competitors are the devices Acer, ASUS and "Apple iPad mini. According to the resource, the appearance on the market 7 - and 10-inch tablet (apparently, it is a Galaxy Tab 3rd generation) is expected in the first half of the price (in the U.S.) 149 - 199 dollars for a younger version. The cost of the 8-inch tablet (probably, Galaxy Note 8.0) will be 249 - $ 299 that will be a powerful blow to rival Apple iPad mini, is offered for $ 329 and above. It is clarified that the specifications of the tablet from Samsung will be very attractive. According Sammobile Samsung, new Galaxy Note 8.0 will be the owner of the 1.6-GHz processor with 4 cores - Exynos Quad, Super Clear LCD scr...

BLU Products announced a low-cost smartphone Vivo HD 4.65

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Smartphones BLU Products differ visually appealing and worthy performance when more than a modest price. This brand is working mainly in the markets of Asia and Latin America, but products BLU out in other countries under the local brands. One of these products is a new smartphone BLU Vivo 4.65 HD . As you can guess from the name, the main advantage of mobile phone BLU Vivo 4.65 HD is its large 4.65-inch display technology with Super AMOLED. This means a bright sharp image, wide viewing angles and low power consumption. The screen resolution is 720x1280 pixels, to that of the flagship products. Smartphone BLU Vivo 4.65 HD is powered by MediaTek MT6577 dual-core ARM Cortex-A9 processor with a clock speed of 1.2 GHz. High performance is also provided one gigabyte of RAM, there is a built-in 4 GB plus microSD card slot up to 32 GB. The smartphone has two slots for SIM-cards and manage mobile OS Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Recommended price BLU Vivo 4.65 HD is $ 300.

Microsoft is developing a 7-inch gaming tablet Xbox Surface

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With reference to several sources, The Verge reports that Microsoft has entered the home straight in the creation of a 7-inch tablet PC Xbox Surface, designed primarily for games. Resource claims that information applicable device confirms the information that appears on the network in June, prior to the submission of full device with 10-inch displays. The gadget was unique components: a specially designed ARM-processor from Intel (yet unannounced), superfast memory for comfort in play and a special version of Windows with a special kernel-oriented game. Users can access the basic options such as email and calendar, but the emphasis will focus on the game. Like the original version of Surface tablets , gaming machine developed in conditions of high secrecy. According to sources, the issue of tablet computers will be in the same place and the new Xbox 720 console with the participation of companies Foxconn and Pegatron. There is a theory that gaming tablet will work in tandem wi...