Google Announces Nexus 4, Nexus 7 and Nexus 10
Google announced an expanded portfolio of mobile devices (Nexus) via its official blog. The announcement was made through blog instead of an actual event due to Superstorm Sandy. The following were the new devices:
Nexus 4
The fourth generation of Google phone made by LG, features a stunning 4.7 in display, a quad-core processor, and the new Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean) OS. The updated Android OS enables its 8.0 MP camera to shot a bigger picture via the new feature called Photo Sphere.
Google partnered with LG Electronics to make Nexus 4 smartphone
New Nexus 7 Model and Pricing
Google also updates its affordable yet powerful 7-in tablet, Nexus 7 with support for HSPA+ connectivity. They also released the new model, 32 GB in addition to existing the 16 GB slate while phasing out the 8 GB model. The pricing was also revised. Now, the 16 GB model is just 199 USD while the 32 GB model is now 249 USD. The 32 GB model with HSPA+ enabled will come at 299 USD.
Google revamps the Nexus 7 models and pricing
Nexus 10
Google also released a high-end version of their slate, the Nexus 10. It sports a stunning 10-in high-definition (HD) display (300 dpi). It also features a faster A15 processor, MIMO WiFi (claim: 4X faster than ordinary WiFi) and a front facing stereo speakers. It also allows multiple users of the tablet making it the first fully shareable tablet.
Google partnered with Samsung to make this device.
Google introduces Nexus 10, the first multi-user tablet
Well, the bad news is that these devices are not yet available in the Philippines.
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Categories: Mobile, Philippines, price, Software, tablet Tags: Android, Google, Jelly bean, Nexus, Nexus 10, Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Wi-Fi
Broadband Stick Users: DO NOT Upgrade Connectify to Version 3.4
I’ve been using Connectify since Windows 7 was launched three years ago. For those who were not familiar, Connectify is a Windows 7 application that converts your laptop’s wireless adapter to a router. With that, you can share your computer internet to your wireless devices through a Wifi broadcast.
For the past two years now, I’ve also been using Smart Bro plug-it device (USB Broadband stick). I used Connecifyto share my internet connection to my other wireless devices an
Connectify (Photo credit: Wikipedia)
d it worked fantastic ever since. But then, last May 2012, I received a notification to update my Connectify to a newer version, I think it’s version 3.4 (I had version 3.1 installed). And because this is not the first time I updated the program, I went ahead for an update. After restarting the Connectify though, I was surprised to find out the support for 3G/4G cards has been disabled for free version and was now reserved for the paid Connectify Pro version. Oh yeah!
Thankfully, I still have the installer of the older version, 3.1. I uninstalled the 3.4 and re-installed the 3.1. It worked just fine. So, warning for Connectify users out there who are also using 3G/4G cards: DO NOT EVER UPDATE!
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Categories: Internet, Mobile, Software, Technology, Windows Tags: 3G, 4G, 4G Wireless, broadband, Connectify, Internet access, Mobile device, Smart Bro, Technology, USB, Wi-Fi, WiFi, Windows 7, Wireless
Cebu Pacific to Offer On-board Wifi
In a press release early this morning, low-cost airline Cebu Pacific announced that they have teamed up with OnAir to provide in-flight WiFi internet access on its long-haul flights which are expected to start next year, 2013. If this materializes, Cebu Pacific will become the first long-haul low-cost airline in South East Asia to have an in-flight internet access.
With OnAir on-board, Cebu Pacific will be able to provide internet access to their passengers using their devices such as computer laptops, tablets and mobile phones. It is unclear though if this will be a free access or is subject to payment options.
Cebu Pacific have announced early this year that they are planning to take long-haul flights to popular Filipino destinations such as the United States, Europe, Middle East and Australia.
Categories: Internet, tablet, Technology Tags: broadband, Cebu Pacific, Internet access, iPad, OnAir (telecommunications), Technology, Wi-Fi, WiFi
4G Portable or Pocket Wifi Coming to SMART Bro
If you love the speed of the SMART Bro’s Rocket Plug-it, then SMART is on its way to offering a pocket WiFi capable of getting a 4G HSPA+ wireless signal. This was what SMART is promoting as their upcoming broadband product. See the teaser ad below:
SMART Bro Rocket Wifi Plus (portbale wifi)
Aside from the promise of “up to 20 mbps” connection speed, there’s not detail yet as to the pricing and availability.
We’ll update you with a new post regarding this.
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Categories: Internet, Mobile, Philippines, Technology Tags: 4G, 4G Wireless, broadband, Evolved HSPA, Internet access, Smart, Smart Bro, Technology, Telcos, Wi-Fi, Wireless
