Ubuntu comes to Smartphones

One of the most popular Linux desktop operating system distributives has been adapted for smartphones. Very soon we will see a new powerful force at the mobile market in the form of Ubuntu Mobile created by Canonical which will “perform well even on less powerful gadgets”.

In terms of architecture Ubuntu operating system reminds of Android OS. At the heart of Ubuntu Mobile is Linux kernel, but virtual machine Dalvik won’t be used. Apart from that, Canonical assures smartphones manufacturers that the system will be able to cooperate well with the existing kernels and drivers for popular systems-on-crystal, which are used in Android devices. It will help to get rid of long work on the special adaptation of a new operating system for specific processors.

Ubuntu Mobile actively uses sweeping gesture in the interface, the same gestures helps you to navigate through the system. But the developers have to admit that the platform’s weak point will be ecosystem. At the beginning the OS will be supplied with only 5 standard applications, including Facebook, Google Maps, Gmail and Spotify. The most difficult task at the initial stage will be to convince users to prefer new Ubuntu Mobile to more popular and well-known OSes like iOS, Android, or Windows Phone.

Canonical has made the main emphasis on HTML5 programs which are very easy to transfer from other platforms. And these applications can cooperate with system services of a device via special API. But Ubuntu is not limited with HTML5. For more complex applications and games that actively use smartphone’s resources Ubuntu offers the possibility of C/C++ development and full-fledged use of OpenGL. The company also points out that Ubuntu on a smartphone and on a PC isactually the same, so the app written in its own code can work on both versions of operating system with different interfaces.

Minimal system requirements for mobile Ubuntu are single-core Cortex A9 1GHz processor, 512 Mb of RAM, 4-8 Gb of built-in memory. If you connect your smartphone to a monitor your mobile device can turn into a desktop system. But the requirements for such devices are higher: quad-core Cortex A9 or Intel Atom processor, more than 1 Gb of RAM, 32 Gb of flash memory and SD cards support. The release of the first communicator that runs under Ubuntu is expected to be at the beginning of 2014. According to the announcement on the official site, the operating system will be ready for release at the end of the current year.

Author’s bio: Eugene Rudenko is a copywriter for IT companyIntellectsoft (to visit company’s site click on the). The company specializes in Android, iOS, Blackberry and WP development.

LG Optimus L9 Comes with 5 MP Camera

After the launch of some high-end devices, LG is again the Talk of the Town with its new budget device of the L series the LG Optimus L9. We obviously are not gonna compare the device with the company's Optimus G, as that would be very much unfair for the newbie. As you can infer from the LG Optimus L9 pictures, it is very much similar to the L7 with its chrome trim and black, Gorilla Glass coated face. It runs into a measurement of 131.9 x 68.2 x 9.1 mm and weighs just about 125 grams making it comfortable enough to hold. The back cover comes with a textured matte surface giving it a premium look and it is better than the L7's striped backing.

It has a removable cover revealing the battery, SIM card and a microSD card slot, which again gives it a drawback of not providing Hot-Swap option and every time you need to get to the memory card, you'll have to take the battery out. The device sports a 4.5-inch qHD TFT LCD display with a resolution of 960 x 540 pixels, which again shows an improvement over the L7's 4.3-inch, 800 x 480 resolution display. Under the sunlight, Optimus L9 is quit legible only if you adjust the brightness to 100%. It does not come with an auto- brightness setting, so every time the lighting conditions change you will have to adjust the phone's brightness.

Though the Optimus L9's 1 GHz dual-core TI OMAP 4430 processor is not as amazing as the dual- core Snapdragon S4 processor, it certainly is pretty good. The device is powered by a 2,150mAh battery and no official data has been provided about its average standby time. LG Optimus L9 features a 5 megapixel rear snapper with LED flash, auto focus, geo-tagging, touch focus, face detection and a fun feature called 'Voice shutter' where all you need to say is cheese and the camera will click the photo itself. It is also equipped with a front facing VGA camera, facilitating video calls.

The LG Optimus L9 runs on Android 4.0 version Ice Cream Sandwich software in-spite of the latest Jelly Bean version. LG Optimus L9 price varies with different online retailers, but at the max. it can be bought at a sum of Rs. 23,000. Though its performance won't blow you away, it's good enough for everyday tasks and with some fun features, that are pretty amazing for a device of this range.

This post is written by guest author on the LG smartphone. The LG Optimus L9 again comes with budget price, new features and specifications.

Videocon shoots off A20 Android smartphones in India

The domestic mobile manufacturer, Videocon mobiles is currently tasting huge success with the launch Android smartphone in the mid range mobile segment. The device may come with a low price tag but ensure best performance in the segment. The company has recently launched a smartphone in its low budget mobile segment and named it as Videocon A20. The device comes enabled with Dual SIM and Dual Standby functionality which will enables user to carry two SIM cards in a single handset. The device is enabled with smart applications includes TOI, ET, Gesture Search and History Eraser. The Videocon A20 pictures are currently available on various online sites and these reveals that the device comes in Grey silver and White silver combination. The Videocon A20 price in India has been revealed and it is to be placed at Rs. 5,199. 

Both in home appliances and mobile segment, the manufacturer will be always trying to bring out to launch more efficient technology to keep up the demands of the consumers. The device sports with a 3.5 inches display with 480 x 320 pixels resolution. The device also supports with HVGA capacitve touch screen to ensure better user experience. The device is integrated with a 512 MB internal user storage capacity where the user can store their favorite stuff like music files, games and so on. In addition to this, the device is enabled with an external microSD supporting memory slot which can be expandable up to 16 GB. 

The Videocon A20 features with smart sensor features include gravity sensor and proximity sensor. The device runs on Android v2.3 Gingerbread operating system to ensure lot of applications and entertainment features. The smart device is powered with a 1 GHz processor which will ensure high speed performance and multi tasking ability. The device is integrated with standard 1300 mAh Li-Ion battery which is providing an excellent standby time and talk time. Not so bad but the user can also capture good quality images as the device comes with 3 megapixel primary camera supporting with an image resolution of 2048 x 1536 pixel along with digital zoom features. The device supports with a secondary 0.3 megapixel camera to ensure video calling and video chatting ability with 640 x 480 pixels. The device will be comfortable to hold in hands as the device measures with dimensions of 640 x 480 pixels. The user can easily mark their target as the smartphone is installed with better navigation services with A-GPS support and Google Maps support.

About the author : This post is written by guest author. She is sharing the news about Videocon company. The company launches the new android smartphone with the name of Videocon A20. 

Lava XOLO A800 Dual SIM Android Smartphone Launched

Lava has entered the competitive mobile market with the launch of new device that is mobile-cum-tablet named Lava XOLO A800, which has recently been added in the huge collection of Lava mobiles. Indian smartphone arena is already has lots of Android smartphones but this smartphone is something different in its collection as it comes with an Intel Atom processor.

Lava XOLO A800 features a 4.5 inch IPS qHD capacitive touchscreen display with a perfect resolution of 960 x 540. The device is equipped with a dual core 1GHz MediaTek processor, which increases application and browser performance twice as compared to other processors. This perfectly designed device measures 133 mm x 67 mm x 10.5 mm and weighs in at 115 grams. It runs on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. According to camera optics, the device has an 5 megapixels rear camera with auto-focus and LED flash and also has a front facing 0.3MP camera for video calling. The device comes loaded with 4GB of internal storage, and a microSD card slot supporting up to 32GB expandable memory. The device comes with 512MB of RAM. In terms of connectivity, the device includes 3G, Bluetooth, GPS with aGPS, USB 2.0 and Wi-Fi features. The device has a drawback in terms of power management, the device is a very low performer equipped with a 1,600 mAh battery offering only 2 hours talktime. Lava XOLO A800 pictures shows that the device display is one of its advantage against several devices for increasing the sale of this device.

The device is compatible with dual SIM which supports both networks GSM and CDMA. As the device is Wi-Fi enabled, users can connect to the net and can stay connected to friends and family always. The device is packed with all of the latest features and the latest hardware specifications for better navigation experience and performance. The device also allows a video Playback for up to 7 hours. Lava XOLO A800 price is meant to target high end customers and with that the company has tagged this device with Rs. 11,999. Lava XOLO A800 is now available on different online retailers, hitting the market with pretty high hopes. Judging both price and features of this device, it seems that the pricing of this device is little high wih respect to other devices available in Indian mobile market with this range.

About the Author : This post is written by guest author who writes on technology, electronic gadgets, upcoming mobiles, laptops and auto-industry. Now, Recently, Lava has launched the new mobile phone with the named of Lava XOLO A800. It is ultimate Android smartphone of Lava.