Introducing New Ubuntu Mobile
Ubuntu Linux users already know that their favorite operating system will make the jump from computers to mobile devices, but new details have begun to emerge recently. Canonical, the company behind Ubuntu, formally added Ubuntu Mobile to its product page and more fully described its capabilities.
To accommodate for touch screens, Canonical retooled the Ubuntu interface to work with taps and gestures. One press on a button launches an application or menu, while swiping a finger on a Web page pans it, and swiping a video, photo, song or thumbnail page acts as “forward” button.
Ubuntu Mobile, a fully open source project, gives full Internet, with no compromise. Custom options may include licensed codecs and popular third-party applications.
* Full Web 2.0/AJAX fidelity, with custom options of Adobe Flash, Java, and more
* Outstanding media playback so you can enjoy videos, music and photos with superior quality and easy navigation
* A suite of applications that work seamlessly to meet every need of a digital parent, student or anyone who is on-the-go
* Facebook, MySpace, YouTube, Dailymotion, 3D games, GPS, maps, in short, the full Web 2.0 experience delivered into your hands as a compact and powerful device that’s easy and fun to use
The product of Canonical collaboration with Intel and the open source community, Ubuntu Mobile is the software that makes it all possible.
System requirements for Ubuntu mobile include an Intel Silverthorne processor, 256MB of RAM,and 2GB or more of flash or hard drive space. Although it will eventually see a public release in 2008, right now Canonical is courting manufacturers with pre-release versions of the system for upcoming mobile devices.
Microsoft adding multi touch Interface to Windows 7
Microsoft plans to add multi-touch interface to Windows 7. Ballmer says it will come in late 2009. Julie Larson-Green demos the Multi-touch technology, painting with several fingers at the same time to show how it can process not just touch, but multiple simultaneous input.
“It’s much faster to do certain tasks than using a mouse,” Like rotating photos by pinching and rotating, much like Microsoft’s surface or Apple’s iPhone.
Microsoft had previously hinted that the touch gestures would find their way into Windows. In an interesting twist though, the new technology will work with existing touch screens, Microsoft said. They showed it running on an existing Dell laptop.
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iTrip AutoPilot newest accessory for iPod and iPhon
Griffin Technology, unveiled its newest accessory, the iTrip AutoPilot. It also added support for the iPhone.
The iTrip allows users to play music from your iPod or iPhone to an open FM frequency in your car. With its built-in SmartScan, the iTrip will even recommend the best frequency for you and if you have RDS, the song information will be displayed on your car radio.
Features
* AutoPilot controls iPod playback from your dash or console’s cigarette lighter with the touch of a finger.
* Industry-leading SmartScan does all the work — scans the radio dial for the three best frequencies then saves them automatically to 3 programmable presets for easy recall at the touch of a button.
* New SmartSound™ Plus technology delivers clear sound under real-world conditions.
* New high-contrast display is easy to read.
* Three-stage light ring changes color to indicate the charging status of your iPod battery.
* RDS technology shows song information on your RDS-enabled car radio display.
The US$99.99 iTrip AutoPilot is compatible with the iPhone and iPods as far back as the 40GB iPod click wheel. Availability is listed as “coming soon.”
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Intex IN3333 Mobile and IN2020 with 25 days Battery Life
Intex technologies launched a new mobile handset IN3333 in the Indian market, with the main focus on it being a music phone. The phone supports a 1.3 megapixel camera along with a video recording option. The integrated camera can also be used as a Webcam if connected to a PC via USB.
The IN3333 features an FM radio, music player and a sound recorder. The handset also supports GPRS and Bluetooth. Other features also include 4 games and twin language support to allow menu display and messaging both in Hindi and English.
Also they have launched a mobile handset IN2020 with 25 days battery life too
The IN3333 candy bar designed phone with 260k colors and a 2-inch TFT screen retails at $125 [Rs.5000].
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