Normally, Box offers 5GB cloud storage to free users but today Box along with releasing an update to its app (v1.6) announced that Android users who log-in between now and March 23 will see their Box accounts permanently upgraded to 50GB. In addition to that Box increases the upload limit which means you can now upload files up to 100MB. Now that's the best free cloud storage option to backup your files.
Source:- Android Market | Box
Online storage service provider Box launched its first app for the Windows Phone platform, which is now available for free download from Windows Phone Marketplace. The Box for Windows Phone app has all the features offered to other platforms such as Android and iOS. These includes the ability to view, share, upload; invite others to shared folders and leave comments on files; search files; performing bulk actions on files/folders like move, copy, delete and naming; application-specific passcode lock; pin Live Tiles to your Start screen to see when colleagues leave updates on Box.
In addition to all this, Box translated the app into French, Italian, German, Spanish, Brazilian Portuguese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese and Japanese.
Box team has updated Box for Android app to version 1.5 by adding new features to it like-- you can now keep an eye on updates to your files right from a home screen widget, send files to Box from anywhere you can open files (like email attachments), and create new Office documents with compatible apps like QuickOffice Pro.
Box For Android (Android Market)
LG has teamed up with cloud storage provider Box.net and as a result offers not 5GB or 10GB, but 50GB of free cloud storage.
LG users who sign up for an account with Box through their LG Android mobile devices between November 30, 2011 and March 31, 2012 will enjoy the benefits of free, secure cloud storage and sharing for the lifetime of the account.
The Box for Android 50GB promotion is applicable to Android OS 2.1 or above with display resolution 320x480 or higher. The promotion is available in the U.S. only.
P.S. Sony Ericsson mistakenly posted a promo offering Xperia owners 50GB free storage via the Box for Android mobile app. This offer is not active but definitely on the card.
Sony today announced that it has extended its partnership with Box, offering lifetime 50GB of Free cloud storage for Xperia smartphone and Sony tablet users, by signing-up or accessing existing Box accounts from their devices before 31st December 2013. However, do note that the offer available for Xperia smartphones including and released after Xperia X10, but not for Xperia X10 mini, X10 mini pro and devices with Android versions prior to 2.1.
Source:- Sony Mobile
According to Wikipedia, Cloud storage is a model of networked online storage where data is stored on virtualized pools of storage which are generally hosted by third parties. Hosting companies operate large data centers; and people who require their data to be hosted buy or lease storage capacity from them and use it for their storage needs. The data center operators, in the background, virtualize the resources according to the requirements of the customer and expose them as storage pools, which the customers can themselves use to store files or data objects. Physically, the resource may span across multiple servers.In short, you data is backed up/stored online on different servers then when you need it you can access it from anywhere anytime without carrying your data with you all the time.
Toshiba today announced that its Canvio 3.0 and Canvio Basics 3.0 portable hard drives will now offer consumers up to 1.5 terabytes of storage and Mac compatibility, without the need for reformatting, on a select Canvio 3.0 model. All of these offerings come equipped with USB 3.0 technology for higher data transfer speeds and enable consumers quickly and easily store, transfer and back up their valuable data.
Canvio 3.0: Easy to use and complete backup solutions
Toshiba's Canvio 3.0 is a stylish and portable storage device that addresses a variety of storage needs. Featuring up to 1.5TB of storage, the Canvio 3.0 has the capacity to back up consumers' entire computer systems and data transfer speeds are now faster than ever with the inclusion of USB 3.0 technology. Additionally, the 1.5TB solution includes a NTFS driver for Mac computers that allows users to easily swap data between Macs and PCs without having to reformat the drive.
The Canvio 3.0 also comes equipped with software that provides file, folder and full system back-up and recovery. Users can run a full system backup and file/folder backup simultaneously, as well as pre-set their back-up sessions using an easy scheduling feature. It also offers a free 30-day trial for its Cloud-enabled back-up feature.
To ensure maximum data protection, the Canvio 3.0 has a unique internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology to safeguard consumers' valuable data against accidents and drops. Available in a variety of colors, including black, silver, white, red, blue and green, this storage device is the perfect marriage between style and powerful data protection.
Canvio Basics 3.0: Simple add-on storage in a box
The Canvio Basics 3.0 is Toshiba's simplest storage solution. There is no software setup necessary and the device is ready to use right out of the box, allowing users to simply plug it into their PC and start saving their digital files. The Canvio Basics 3.0 offers up to 1.5TB of storage and supports USB 3.0 for rapid transfer speeds. Similar to the Canvio 3.0, the Canvio Basics 3.0 is also equipped with a special internal shock sensor and ramp loading technology to protect consumers' files against accidents and drops.
Pricing and Availability
Pricing for the Canvio 3.0 line will range from $119.99 MSRP to $199.99 MSRP. The 1.5TB solution, which includes the NTFS driver for Mac compatibility, will be available for $199.99 MSRP, while the 1.0TB offering will be available for $149.99 MSRP, the 750GB will be available for $129.99 MSRP and the 500GB will be available for $119.99 MSRP.
Pricing for the Canvio Basics 3.0 line will range from $109.99 MSRP - $180.99 MSRP. The 1.5TB solution will be available for $189.99, the 1.0TB will be available for $139.99 MSRP, the 750GB will be available for $119.99 MSRP and the 500GB will be available for $109.99 MSRP.
Verizon announced the next generation of its award-winning, all-fiber-optic FiOS TV service. The company used customer feedback gained from its product development labs, field trials and social media forums to create many of the more than 25 upgrades to FiOS TV's advanced Interactive Media Guide. The enhancements include greater personalization and customization, easier navigation, deeper search, bigger storage options and optimization for new 3D technology.
FiOS TV customers in the Buffalo, Syracuse and Albany, N.Y., areas, along with those in the Harrisburg, Pa., region, are the first to get the powerful new upgrades, effective immediately. All other FiOS markets are scheduled to receive the upgrade during the coming months.
Highlights include:
Verizon's FiOS TV Interactive Media Guide can be accessed with the FiOS TV remote control or by using Verizon's FiOS Mobile application, which turns an iPhone, iPod Touch, iPad or Android device into a remote control for a FiOS HD set-top box, making parental controls, customized interactive applications and program recording options easy to access.
The next-generation FiOS TV is built upon a long series of innovations, including: Flex View and FiOS TV Online, which extend FiOS TV beyond the home to the Internet and a range of mobile devices; free interactive applications including Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Yelp, HSN Shop By Remote, TMZ and others; Media Manager, which allows customers to access personal photos, music and videos from their computers on their TVs; and In-Home Agent, which frees customers to use simple online tools to diagnose and resolve a range of service issues.
For the latest news, updates and information about FiOS TV, visit http://www.verizon.com/athomeblog.
Sprint and LG announced the successor to the popular LG Optimus S, LG Optimus Elite, which will be available in Titan Silver and Whitw on Earth Day - Sunday, April 22nd for just $29.99 with a new two-year contract. The device will become available in additional channels, including Sprint retail, on May 18 and will eventually arrive, on Virgin Mobile too.
LG Optimus Elite boasts eco-friendly attributes and the coveted UL Environment Platinum Certification. The main features of the LG Optimus Elite include Android 2,3, a 3.5-inch screen, an 800MHz processor, NFC, a 5 megapixel camera and 50GB of free cloud storage and sharing from Box.
LG Optimus Elite Specifications/Features:-
Now, which one you like to buy on April 22nd - Galaxy Nexus or affordable, eco-friendly Optimus Elite?
Motorola reentries Ecuador with an innovative product portfolio created for all kinds of users. Among the products that the company will present in the country: Motorola ATRIX, Motorola DEFY, Motorola MOTOKEY MINI and Motorola SCREEN MINI.
Motorola ATRIX
Motorola ATRIX has been designed to essentially become a user’s primary digital hub to create, edit and interact with documents, media and content. This is facilitated by Motorola’s webtop application and incredible new accessory docks included in the box in Ecuador: Motorola HD Multimedia Dock, remote control and HDMI cable.
While in the webtop application, users can view their Android applications in a larger window, browse their favorite websites with a full Firefox desktop browser, send instant messages, check email, access files and make phone calls all at the same time. Plus, the Entertainment Center feature lets users show photos, play music and watch videos from HD TVs in their living rooms. Calls even continue uninterrupted if Motorola ATRIX is removed from a dock.
Motorola offers three docks for the Motorola ATRIX:
Motorola DEFY: a Smartphone Built to Withstand Anything Life Throws your Way
The company is also presenting Motorola DEFY with MOTOBLUR, a thin and easily transportable smartphone with Android 2.2. It comes equipped with advanced web browsing and high-resolution touch screen of 3.7 " that display photos, videos and Web sites full screen. Also, this product was designed to resist the most extreme conditions, becoming in the first smartphone in the market that’s resistant to water, dust, impact and scratches on its screen.
It also features a large, resilient Corning Gorilla Glass display that has outstanding protection against scratch damage. And Crystal Talk PLUS vanquishes noisy environments with two microphones which intelligently filter out background noise and amplify voices so users don't need to shout.
Motorola MOTOKEY Mini
With its candy bar format and exclusive white finish, Motorola MOTOKEY Mini is strong on messaging. Its QWERTY keyboard and Easy E-Mail Setup feature make messaging and emails a cinch. For social network aficionados, Motorola MOTOKEY Mini offers rapid access to Twitter, Facebook, Orkut and Myspace, all pre-loaded on the handset.
Motorola MOTOKEY Mini multimedia experience is completed by the device’s 2-inch display; music player and FM radio with RDS; sound recorder; 2-megapixel digital camera with video recording,playback and image editor; and microSD slot, with a 2GB card and expandable to 32GB.
Motorola MOTOKEY Mini also comes with Threaded View, which groups and shows message records on the same screen. Another feature of Motorola MOTOKEY Mini is FM Recording, enabling the user to record a song playing on the radio. The new handset also offers data transmission via carriers’ Edge networks. Motorola MOTOKEY Mini kit comes with a micro-USB card and 3.5mm headset to complete the user experience.
Motorola SCREEN MINI
Motorola SCREEN MINI enables users to live life for the moment without worrying about their phone, whether hanging out on the beach, relaxing poolside, or amidst the muddiest and rowdiest festival scenes.
With a durable 2.8-inch touch screen, Motorola SCREEN MINI lets users access and integrate their social networking accounts, like those from Facebook, Twitter and YouTube, so they can connect with friends and stay on top of status updates all day long. Motorola SCREEN MINI also features a secondary notification screen, highlighting important information that matters the most, like incoming messages from friends and family and information on the music track they’re playing.
In addition, Motorola SCREEN MINI features the exclusive Outdoor Mode Active, enhancing sports practices experience. This feature provides users easy and instant access to Motorola SCREEN MINI´s MP3 Music Player, FM radio and camera while on the go.
Motorola SCREEN MINI offers an FM radio for streaming the latest hits, games and cool apps, such as MOTO ID powered by Soundhound. The 2-megapixel video camera lets users document their wild adventures, and the Web browser keeps them entertained and informed while on-the-go.
Google added the new features to the Gmail for Mobile which includes- multiple sign-in support, mobile-specific signature and vacation auto-responder.
Google already supporting multiple sign-in feature on desktop and now Gmail mobile user can enjoy this feature too by sign-in into multiple accounts simultaneously.
To sign into an additional account, click on the account switcher at the bottom of the threadlist, then click “Sign into an another account.” You can quickly switch between accounts by selecting the desired account from the Accounts menu.
As part of added multiple sign-in support, Google have updated URLs so that each account can have a separate bookmark. For those who have previously bookmarked Gmail for Mobile, please update your bookmark. If you haven’t, now is a great time to head to mail.google.com on your smartphone or tablet browser and add a bookmark to your home screen.
Google also gives a pretty good reason why you need "Mobile-Specific signature" feature. “We know that autocorrect and other mobile spell-checks can be frustrating as you are typing on the go” says Mobile Software Engineer Dominic Leung. “Let your friends know that you are responding via your mobile phone so that they understand why you might have sent a message that you are meeting for ‘monitors’ and not ‘mojitos’.”
To create a mobile signature, from the menu view, press the new settings icon, choose your signature, and then check the box to activate it. If you ever want to disable the mobile signature, just uncheck the box.
You can now set your auto-reply using the mobile interface which works pretty much same as on the desktop interface.
Source:- Gmail Blog
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Western Digital (WD) today introduced its fastest My Book External HDD, My Book VelociRaptor Duo, supports Mac OS X.
My Book VelociRaptor Duo provides ultimate speed and performance with two 1 TB 10,000 RPM WD VelociRaptor drives along with two Thunderbolt ports. The 2 TB dual-drive storage system is ideal for editing high resolution video, 3D rendering, graphic design, and other demanding digital media applications. This boost in performance delivers solid state drive (SSD) -like data transfer rates of up to 400 MB/s for greater work-flow productivity. The dual-drive storage system offers RAID 0 for performance or RAID 1 for protection; and the twin Thunderbolt ports offer daisy-chaining multiple My Book VelociRaptor Duo drives and other high performance peripherals without impacting data transfer speeds or performance. The My Book VelociRaptor Duo also comes complete with a Thunderbolt cable in the box and is user-serviceable.
While RAID 0 maximizes the drive's speed and capacity, RAID 1 support allows users to create a second copy of their digital content on the drive for added protection, security and peace of mind. The drive also provides a JBOD (just a bunch of disks) option for users running a Windows operating system on a Mac.
Additional features found on the My Book VelociRaptor Duo dual-drive storage system include out-of-the-box compatibility with Apple Time Machine and HFS + Journaled for Mac computers; capability for multi-stream workflows; and a 3-year limited warranty.
The My Book VelociRaptor Duo dual-drive storage system is currently available at select U.S. retailers and online, starting at $899.99 MSRP USD.
Source:- Western Digital
Currently all the browsers support location aware browsing or geo-location browsing which tells the website where you’re located. This features is useful in most of the cases to provide you the information which is relevant to you. But if you don’t want this or little conscious about your privacy then you can disable this on Internet Explorer 9 (IE9), Firefox 4 or previous version, Chrome and Opera 11.
How to Disable Geo-Location/Location Aware Browsing in
1. Internet Explorer 9 ?
OR
Go to Control Panel –> Network and Sharing –> Internet Options –> Privacy tab and check the box next to "Never allow web sites to request your physical location" and click OK .
2. Firefox 4 or previous version?
3. Google Chrome 11?
(screenshots of chrome 11 beta)
4. Opera 11?
That’s it!
Enjoy!
The Gmail email service has been updated with a new feature called Priority Inbox (beta) which will allow users to prioritize the emails received by them everyday.
"As you use Gmail, it will get better at categorizing messages for you," Aberdeen wrote. "You can help it get better by clicking the (plus or minus) buttons at the top of the in-box to correctly mark a conversation as important or not important."
How it works
Gmail's servers look at several types of information to identify the email that's important to you, including who you email and chat with most, how often you email with these people, and which keywords appear frequently in the emails you read.
Train Priority Inbox
If Priority Inbox makes a mistake, you can use the ‘+’, ‘ - ’ buttons to correctly mark a conversation as important or not important, and Priority Inbox will quickly learn what you care about most.
Priority Inbox is scheduled to be rolled out to all Gmail users over the next week or so. Users just have to look for the "New! Priority Inbox" link in the top right corner of their Gmail account.
It’s a good move from Gmail and great news for Gmail users. Is it great for you?
Via Gmail Blog
Facebook unveiled the video calling powered by Skype.
According to Facebook blog " few months ago, we started working with Skype to bring video calling to Facebook. We built it right into chat, so all your conversations start from the same place. To call your friend, just click the video call button at the top of your chat window."
To get started connecting face to face using Facebook video calling, powered by Skype, it's quick and easy. Just ensure your Facebook Chat status is set to "online" and you are ready to go! You can initiate a Facebook video call right from the Chat box or you can click on your friend's Profile and if they are online, a "Call" button will appear at the top right of their Profile page. If your friend does not answer, you can leave them a video message. Your recorded video message will be waiting in your friend's Inbox the next time they check their Messages.
Source:- Facebook Video calling
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Amazon.com today announced a licensing agreement with Warner Bros. Domestic Television Distribution to add popular TV shows, including Fringe and The West Wing, which will be available exclusively on Prime Instant Video for the summer. This agreement also adds a variety of fan-favorite TV shows including Dark Blue, Alcatraz, and The Whole Truth.
Prime customers can access Prime Instant Video on Kindle Fire or any of the hundreds of compatible Amazon Instant Video devices, including the Roku, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 gaming console. And those who are not Prime members can enjoy a free one month trial of Prime and all Kindle Fire customers enjoy a free month of Prime right out of the box.
Source:- Prime Instant Video
Motorola Mobility and Verizon Wireless today introduced two new additions to the DROID family-- the DROID XYBOARD 10.1 and DROID XYBOARD 8.2 tablet. Additionally, Verizon Wireless will debut the trendsetting DROID RAZR by Motorola in a flashy new white color, a unique gift for the winter holidays. All three products will be upgraded to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
The new DROID XYBOARD tablets both boast the blazing speeds of Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network and the power of dual-core 1.2 GHz processors, 1 GB of RAM and MotoCast for remote access to non DRM-protected music, pictures, videos and documents stored on work or home computers' hard drives. Both are equipped with scratch-resistant displays that use Corning Gorilla Glass to stay brilliant and a coating of water-repellent nanoparticles makes them resistant to accidental spills and splashes.
Lighter than a paperback book and thinner than an AAA battery, the DROID XYBOARD tablets feature Android 3.2 Honeycomb, brilliant high-definition displays with wide viewing angles, magnesium-reinforced bodies with aluminum housing and super portable form-factors. Both tablets offer robust Business Ready features, including enterprise-grade security and apps such as Quickoffice HD for document editing and creation, Citrix GoToMeeting for productivity and collaboration and Google Talk for video conferencing.
The DROID XYBOARD 10.1 is optimized for productivity with stylus support for easy notetaking and markup using a precision tip stylus, included in the box. The XYBOARD 8.2 is perfect for portable entertainment with 2.1 adaptive virtual surround sound and a high-definition display for enjoying Netflix movies in up to HD quality, concert-like music and serious gaming. Powered by the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network, DROID XYBOARD 10.1 and 8.2 customers can soar through the Web at blazing speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps within 4G LTE Mobile Broadband coverage areas.
Additional features for DROID XYBOARD tablets:
Pricing:
Special promotion:
Qualcomm today announced a new Snapdragon processor for smart TVs and set-top boxes. Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 MPQ8064 processor features a 1.5GHz quad-core CPU-based on Qualcomm's Krait micro-architecture-Adreno 320 graphics and advanced audio/video capabilities. Read the full press release after the break.
Qualcomm Expands Snapdragon Family with Introduction of Processors for Smart TVs and Digital Media Adapters
New Snapdragon Processors to Power Next Wave of Enhanced Smart TV and Set-Top Box Experiences
LAS VEGAS – January 10, 2012 – Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that the Company's Snapdragon™ processors are powering smart TVs at the International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. The Snapdragon smart TV experience will bring full web browsing capabilities to television, including integrated best-in-class Wi-Fi™ connectivity, high performance graphics and the latest Android apps and console-quality gaming experiences. Demonstrations of the Snapdragon smart TV experience will be held during the opening keynote address of Dr. Paul E. Jacobs, chairman and CEO of Qualcomm, on January 10 at 8:30 a.m. PST at The Venetian. Jacobs' keynote will be part of the Technology and Evolving Countries (TEC) Program, focused on the role mobile technology plays in global innovation and economic growth in consumer electronics.
Snapdragon processors will power the next wave of enhanced smart TV experiences - including leading audio/video capabilities, pure web browsing and more robust apps - delivering on Qualcomm's commitment of keeping consumers continuously connected to their favorite devices, content and apps. The Snapdragon S4 MPQ8064 processor features a 1.5GHz quad-core CPU-based on Qualcomm's Krait micro-architecture-Adreno™ 320 graphics and advanced audio/video capabilities, delivering mobile users the highest performing mobile experience while consuming less power.
The first Snapdragon powered smart TV, which is being launched by Lenovo, combines Qualcomm's mobile expertise and Lenovo's computing/CE expertise to enable the world's first smart TV running on the Android 4.0 operating system. Qualcomm's Wi-Fi connectivity provides seamless delivery of real-time Internet video, multi-player online gaming and local content to the television and other screens in the home. Thousands of apps from Android Market and Lenovo Store, including console games, are ready for access with a simple touch. With full Internet access, consumers can access their favorite songs and videos, share files between the TV and their tablet, smartphone or PC and control the TV via tablet or smart phone.
"Consumers demand a seamless experience across all screens, including smartphones, tablets, PCs and televisions," said Raj Talluri, vice president of product management for Qualcomm. "Having Snapdragon processors power smart TVs and digital media adapters is a natural extension of our leadership in mobile and computing technologies into the connected home."
"Lenovo's newly announced K91 Smart TV is a milestone for the connected home and digital technology," said Xiong Wen, general manager and executive director, Smart TV, Lenovo. "It's the first Smart TV in the world to run on Qualcomm's Snapdragon processors, as well as the first to run on Android 4.0 for full access to the Android marketplace. Lenovo is taking the digital home to new levels and making consuming content and connecting via videoconferencing, social media and more, easier than ever."
Currently, there are more than 300 Snapdragon-based devices commercially available and more than 350 in development. The S4 line is currently being integrated into more than 70 devices from 20 leading OEMs. Experience the Snapdragon powered Smart TV and test-drive the latest Snapdragon-powered devices by visiting Qualcomm's CES booth at South Hall 3, Upper Level #30313, January 10-13 in Las Vegas or visit www.qualcomm.com/snapdragon for more information.