Mobile phone manufacturers – emerging competition

Prior to 2010, Nokia was the market leader. However, since then competition emerged in the Asia Pacific region with brands such as Micromax, Nexian, and i-Mobile and chipped away at Nokia’s market share. Android powered smartphones also gained momentum across the region at the expense of Nokia. In India, their market share also dropped significantly

Android based network to study cyber disruptions – Sandia

Android based network to study cyber disruptions – Sandia

As part of ongoing research to help prevent and mitigate disruptions to computer networks on the Internet, researchers at Sandia National Laboratories in California have turned their attention to smartphones and other hand-held computing devices. Sandia cyber researchers linked together 300,000 virtual hand-held computing devices running the Android operating system so they can study large

Smartphone technology for telemedicine

Use of smartphones medical images to evaluate stroke patients in remote locations through telemedicine has been reported in USA. The study, the first to test the effectiveness of smartphone teleradiology applications in a real-world telestroke network, was recently published in Stroke, a journal of the American Heart Association. The study conducted by Mayo Clinic researchers.

What is NFC or Near field communication in smartphones?

What is NFC or Near field communication in smartphones?

Near field communication (NFC) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish radio communication with each other by touching them together or bringing them into close proximity, usually no more than a few centimetres. Present and anticipated applications include contactless transactions, data exchange, and simplified setup of more complex communications such as Wi-Fi.

Liquid E Ferrari Edition android smartphones from Acer

Liquid E Ferrari Edition android smartphones from Acer

Liquid E Ferrari special edition is the exclusive smartphone dedicated to those who demand something extra from their technological devices: passion, cutting-edge technology, performance, and … exclusive features! Passionate like the red of its livery; sophistication, expression of the utmost perfection; high performance like the finnest race cars; exclusive like a tailor-made suit; and fully-equipped like a luxurious object.

beTouch E400 android smartphones from Acer

beTouch E400 android smartphones from Acer

The Acer beTouch E400 comes with the stunningly simple Android™ 2.1 Eclair operation system with clear and simple menus and everything you need available with just a few flicks of the finger. The 12 mm super-slim Acer beTouch E400 with its 3.2″ HVGA touch screen and stylishly pure design, combines so much class and simplicity your friends will be talking about it more than you do.

beTouch E200 windows smartphones from Acer

beTouch E200 windows smartphones from Acer

Not just a phone. A smart phone! You will be amazed of what your mobile phone can do today. The beTouch series makes your experience a real pleasure. Access your favorite applications in one click from the home screen; enjoy instant access to the Internet and view pictures and videos the clear way with large touch screens.

beTouch E130 android smartphones from Acer

beTouch E130 android smartphones from Acer

Message Master Designed for fast and fluid access to the Internet and super-fast messaging and social networking, the Acer beTouch E130 offers a unique combination of super-sharp 2.6” QVGA touchscreen, full keyboard and the absolute simplicity of the Android operating system.

beTouch E120 android smartphones from Acer

beTouch E120 android smartphones from Acer

beTouch E120 offers a superb mobile internet experience, so you can access your favorite websites, check your social networks from wherever you are as well as instant access to some great Google applications and,of course, the Android Market.

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