The Backside of Your Phone Has a New Innovation

Smartphone case makers will need to think of an innovative option to come up with when it comes to covers because now phone makers are focusing on making the rear of the phone useful as well.

Hardware innovation that’s been forced to slow elsewhere, with the front of the phone becoming locked down with as near an edge-to-edge display as is technically possible, is moving in on the back of phones, an under-developed, mostly overlooked landmass ripe for spicing up.

Examples of interesting backside smartphone developments in recent times include some at the margins of the market, such as Jolla’s Other Half — an NFC-powered backplate that snaps onto the mobile-maker startup’s device to allow users to customise the look and feel of their smartphone theme, thanks to the NFC connection betwixt the two.

The NFC connection on the Other Half also allows users of the handset to get access to branded content, such as a news feed or product catalogue from an Angry Birds or Makia co-branded Other Half.

There are a lot of developments happening in this area of the phones. What would be the next best innovation is yet to be seen!

Mobile Orchestra: Creating Magical Music

South Korean mobile network, SK Telecom created a unique K-pop video using an orchestra of mobile phones. A completely innovative video, you can’t just get enough of this one! Advertising videos have never been so much fun. The concept, the music, the background complements each other perfectly to create magic!

The 2:06 minute video keeps you glued to your seat as you watch mobile phones over 30 years old create sweet sounds for you. The video is not only eye pleasing but also foot tapping.

SK Telecom boasts of having the fastest mobile network in the world. The video is a platform for SK Telecom to connect to the masses on a more personal level and to show that it is not only a business enterprise focused on speed but it also likes celebrating! 

So, watch this video today and enjoy the mobiles play for you once more! 

Samsung Galaxy S5 Launch Day Sales Breaks S4's Records

On Friday, Samsung Galaxy S5 smartphone was launched and it is showing a great start than its former version.

The launch day sales of this phone are apparently double than those of the Galaxy S4’s launch day sales numbers from the last year in some markets.

The S5 was launched in 150 countries around the world and is sold on a great scale in a variety of global markets.

Though Samsung hasn’t really provided with a number that could represent its launch day sales, the report quoted a sportsperson claiming that the number went up in millions. The previous year, Galaxy S4 showed 10 million in sales in just a month and it made a record for the growth of Samsung smartphone growth.

The 5.1-inch device has a 1,920 x 1,080 HD display with a quad-core 2.5GHz chip and runs on Android 4.4.2 KitKat. Other bells and whistles include a fingerprint scanner, a heart-rate sensor and a battery-saving mode that can stretch out a few minutes of power over hours.

Get Your Google Glass Soon!

 Yes, you can finally get your Google Glass now the company has released the product for sales and will be available to the masses for purchase. 

 A Google spokesperson wrote: "The sale may go longer than a day; we just have to see how well everything works and how well we handle the demand."The plan was announced by Google last week itself. "Every day, we get requests from those of you who haven’t found a way into the program yet, and we want your feedback too," the company wrote in a blog post.

The Glass is priced at $1500 with taxes extra. The price is surely steep but Google will give you the frames and shades of your own choice.

The company has apologized for making it available in the U.S only currently. However, it has plans to expand its services in other countries on gauging the response from the users.

Amazon Smartphone to be Launched Soon?

This fall, the e-commerce giant Amazon will extend into the smartphone space with it launching a new handset, according to a recent report.

After years of talks, rumours, alleged leaks and analyst speculation, The Wall Street Journal made a claim that Amazon is planning to announce its own handset in June.

The WSJ said that Amazon has been demonstrating the smartphone for developers in Seattle and San Francisco in recent times. The developers were reportedly needed to visit hotel suites with high security to be able to view the demonstrations.

The phone apparently features four front-facing cameras or sensors to track the user’s gaze and offer a glasses-free 3D-viewing experience. The previous rumours of an Amazon phone have talked about its mobile ecommerce possibilities, but this particular report talks about specific details. The first order of these handsets is going to be for 000 units. The Japan Display is serving as at least one of the device's component manufacturers.

Although many have criticized Amazon for going towards the hardware market, we have all seen how popular the Kindle has been. After about seven years of launching Kindle, Amazon appears to have taken up a challenge more difficult than the previous one. However it has to work hard to make a mark in the already cluttered smartphone space.

The WSJ has said that the production of this device could begin in the end of April.

Google Glass: The New Best Way to Livestream

Do you own a Google glass? Well, here’s something new for you! You will have a new way to live stream events through Google glass. Livestream.com has launched its very first app. The app enables the users to broadcast events to others via Glass in real time.

The app isn’t really complicated; in fact, it is simpler than the one available on iOS and Android systems. It allows the users to share everything they see in real time. Apart from this, the app also shows the viewers’ comments to the wearer.

To start broadcasting, all the users have to do is simply pair Glass with an event of their choice and say "OK Glass, Livestream” as they tap the side of the device to begin recording. The viewers can tune into the live broadcasts through the web or the company’s smartphone and Roku apps.

Google has its own live streaming platform for Glass which comes with the Hangouts app. However, Livestream's app is the first third-party live streaming app to come to Glass.

It first launched its broadcasting platform in 2007. It was launched under the name Mogulus. Later in 2009, the company was rebranded as Livestream and it released the first iOS and Android apps in 2012.

A Comeback for Blackberry?

Wall Street had a sweet surprise when Blackberry was seen beating the already admittedly low-end estimates for its fourth quarter. Blackberry’s numbers looked pretty gloomy. However, the situation wasn’t that bad. In fact, the company’s stock has risen about 24% over last three months, as some investors have been sold on to a comeback tale.

This leaves us wondering, does Blackberry have a shot?

Blackberry’s CEO, John Chen has given a 50% chance to the company to make a comeback. Some investors think those are good odds with Chen at the helm.

 "He's definitely smarter and better than the previous management, and he's got a good track record," Genovese said.

BlackBerry's messaging service, has 85 million monthly active users versus 450 million for WhatsApp. Facebook’s $19 billion acquisition of Whatsapp has also made it likely to buoy the stock.

So far, the company has been cutting costs to make Blackberry a leaner option. Chen has also made a deal with Foxconn to manufacture BlackBerry devices. BMM has a devoted following in the Asian and Latin American marketers, so, the plan is to produce cheap devices and hit these markets.

BlackBerry isn't abandoning the North American market, though: Chen said he's planning to have BlackBerry design high-end phones, and then produce them with a yet-unnamed manufacturer.

However, now, the company is pulling heavily from the past. Chen has outlined the plans to pump up the production and sales of Blackberry Bold. Even the company's new concept phone, the Foxconn-produced Q20, appears to be embracing legacy technology — in this case a physical keyboard and trackpad instead of a touchscreen.

Genovese doesn't think the plan will work. "Chen's done a good job controlling what he can," Genovese said. "My analysis would be he's got a year."

Telecom expert Roger Entner of consulting firm Recon Analytics, was similarly skeptical. 

Ted Schadler, an analyst with Forrester Research, dismisses such talk. "It's a big world," Schadler said. "It's not a winner-take-all market. There's a good chance they'll be around." Even app development isn't that big of a deal. Developers may not be flocking to the BlackBerry platform, but most Android apps can be easily ported to the OS, he said.

Analysts think that Chen has been making all the correct decisions and the leading Blackberry on the right track. To add to it, the company has enough cash on hand to ensure that the company bounces back.

However, in the end, it’s the customers who will decide the fate of this company. Are you ready to give Blackberry a second chance? 

Revealed: What Apple Biggies Think About the Future of the Company

A document which was presented in the federal court in Friday for the much talked about Apple v/s Samsung patent trial revealed that some Apple officials have serious concerns about the iPhone’s competitive position vis-à-vis the rising popularity of Android smartphones.

An email from Phil Schiller, Apple’s senior vice-president said: "I watched the Samsung pre-superbowl ad that launched today… It's pretty good and I can’t help but thinking 'these guys are feeling it (like an athlete that can't miss because they are in a zone), while we struggle to nail a compelling brief on iPhone."

This is one of the few times when Apple has been concerned about its competitors and that concerned has been revealed. Schiller also wrote that something drastic has to change when it comes to Apple.

Documents which have an email from late Apple co-founder Steve Jobs were also revealed earlier this week. The mail talked about what he had planned for the company’s future. The mail also spoke about an upcoming “Holy War with Google”, Apple being in danger of hanging onto an old paradigm too long and the plans for iPhone 4S and iPhone 5.

There are other competitive issues discussed like strategy to catch up to the Android, focus on notifications, tethering, speech and Siri. 

Jobs' bullet points on "Apple TV 2" include a strategy to "stay in the living room game and make a great 'must have' accessory for iOS devices," adding content from NBC, CBS, Viacom and HBO, as well as a possible TV-subscription service.

This information came from the Apple’s treasure chest on the second day of the Apple v/s Samsung trial. Well, this could also mean that there are more revelations coming up! Apple's patent lawsuit against Samsung aims to get the South Korea-based electronics giant to pay $2 billion in damages related to the sale of millions of allegedly patent-infringing Samsung smartphones.

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iPhone 6: Coming Real Soon- Screen Production Begins

The rumours to the much awaited iPhone 6 get stronger with a news report that says Apple is all set to begin production on new screens for its upcoming phone.

The technology giant from Cupertino plans to begin with the production of the new screens in May is what Reuters reported.

Apple is apparently beginning its production of the 4.7 inch screen phone by the next month; the work on 5.5 inch screen could face a delay.

If sources are to be believed, Sharp, LG Display and Japan Display are some of the companies could make screens.

An increase in size from the current one in the iPhone 5S would put an end to the concern for iPhone fans and analysts who were wondering if the company was missing out on the consumers interested in more screen real estate.

Due to complications related to problems with in-cell production technology, there was a delay in production of the 5.5 inch screen. This may result in a shift to film-sensor technology rather than in-cell technology for the larger screen.

See and Text: iPhone’s Transparent Texting is here!

12% of people have approved of walking and texting with the heads down and eyes glues to their smartphone. Well, are you one of them? If yes, there’s good news for you! Apple has a solution for all the phone addicts!

Apple secured a patent with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for a “transparent texting” technology. This technology would enable users to look at whatever comes their way even when they are glued to their iPhone.

The device’s rear-facing camera would replace the current background that the phone has for messaging app and there would be a live video from the camera. The users would be able to see what’s behind their phone after they have turned on the feature. How would this feature work and would it be successful in preventing accidents? Well, that’s still debatable.

The patent for this technology was filed way back in September 2012. This feature could be used in many other apps as well apart from messages. However, the company hasn’t announced what its plans for the “transparent texting” are.

Apps and patents like these do not take guarantee for absence of accidents. It could be quite distracting to walk and talk like together. We suggest you to be careful while doing the same!