9 Features mainstay of Windows Phone 8

Windows Phone 8

Windows Phone 8 has unveiled Microsoft. The successor to Windows Phone 7 is of course equipped with a variety of new capabilities.

Indeed, Microsoft is trying to rely on Windows Phone 8 to break the hegemony of the iPhone and Android in the smartphone market. Therefore, they develop very serious.

What excellent features in Windows Phone 8? Include the following:

1.Similar to Windows 8

Windows 8

Windows Phone 8 is similar to the Windows 8 operating system is used on the PC. This mobile OS is using Windows kernel and various Windows architectures.

That is, the user will get a similar experience with a touch screen version of Windows 8. For example, Internet Explorer 10 browser is similar to the desktop version.

Similarly, security features such as encryption, multimedia platforms, as well as the same money with Windows 8. Thus, the user experience on Windows Phone 8 and Windows 8 is not much different.

For developers, it also provides an easy way to create applications on mobile devices and laptop Windows. 

2.Supports Multi-core 

Windows Phone - Muticore

Microsoft made ​​the Windows 8 support multicore CPUs to 64 cores. That is, the future of Windows Phone 8 handsets can use the quad-core processor as its competitors.

The screen resolution is also to be upgraded. In addition to supporting 800x480 pixel, also supports high definition resolution 1280x768 and 1280x720.

In addition, support microSD reportedly also be improved. Users can insert a microSD can be issued or without the need to restart. 

3. Start Screen

Windows Phone - Start Screen

A cursory look, start screen or the main screen of Windows Phone 8 is the same as the Windows Phone 7. But now more customizable. For live tiles already supports three sizes.

Users can easily change the size of the tile live as they wish and can also be moved to move around the area start screen. So the interface of Windows Phone 8 could be changed easily. 

4. Skype integration

Skype

Skype some time ago has been acquired by Microsoft. Not surprisingly, deeply integrated Skype on Windows Phone 8.

For example, users can receive notifications chat or Skype calls even if the application is not open. Users can also use the call waiting feature to switch from Skype to regular calls coming.

5. Nokia Maps

Nokia Maps

Nokia Maps is a default feature of Windows Phone 8. This feature is considered as more value, because the map application made ​​by Nokia is often rated as one of the best.

With Nokia Maps, Windows Phone 8 does have a reliable map. With data supplied by Navteq, the instructions were pretty accurate in almost all countries. Provided data traffic, scenic air and other 
information for 180 countries.

6. Internet Explorer 10

Internet Explorer 10

Internet browsing experience on Windows Phone 8 is claimed to be better than the previous version. Microsoft provides Internet Explorer 10 is faster and more secure.

Part dress bar has three functions, namely to refresh, favorites and tabs. While the feature called SmartScreen Filter was able to warn the user if they visit a website that is not secure.

7. Kid's Corner

Kid's Corner

Users often worry if cell phone use by children. For example, important data can be accidentally erased or their access to applications that do not fit.

Well, the problem is solved try Kid's Corner feature in Windows Phone 8. With it, users can create new Start Screen with limited functionality for use by children.

Users can set it as you wish. For example, block certain applications and are made available can not do SMS or call out.

8. Backup via the cloud better

Cloud

In Windows Phone 8, users can save a lot of things in the cloud or SkyDrive. Application, applications + settings, SMS / MMS, and even video.

Thus when a user resets the handset, then no need to bother donwload all existing software. All data in the cloud can also disync easily. 

9. Xbox Music

Xbox Music

Xbox Music, new music service from Microsoft are included in Windows Phone 8. In Xbox Music, users can listen to, compose or buy your favorite song easily.

Microsoft stated Xbox Music has a collection of 30 million songs from various labels renowned throughout world. Microsoft promising tens of millions of songs to listen for free.

If you want to get a variety of extra features, the user can pay Xbox Music Pass valued at $ 9.9 per month. 
 
  

BlackBerry 10 not Need Special Pack

BlackBerry 10 mobile users no longer need to subscribe to BlackBerry Internet Service (BIS) in order to connect to the internet to use the e-mail, BlackBerry Messenger (BBM), and so on. BlackBerry Users simply subscribe data from 10 mobile operators for all activities related to the Internet.With this, the system data plan for internet on BlackBerry 10 as iPhone, Android, Windows Phone, and other mobile devices."BlackBerry 10 is like smartphones in general. 

Quite subscription data from the operator, all the internet is the way, including fuel-an," said Joy Wahyudi, Marketing Director of XL Axiata.Cellular operator in Indonesia already know this because they are given the opportunity to test BlackBerry 10 phones since late 2012.However, according to the Division Head Device Bundling and Customization Strategy Arief Pradetya Telkomsel, BlackBerry mobile phone users who use older versions of the operating system 7 or below is still dependent on the BIS service for internet surfing, e-mail, BBM, to social networking.The difference between the service and the old BlackBerry BlackBerry 10 will be a chore for mobile operators and BlackBerry.  

They have to educate the market about the differences between the two.BlackBerry 10 is completely newReleased on January 30, 2013, BlackBerry 10 operating system is completely new.  

Older BlackBerry mobile phone users will not be able to update its operating system to BlackBerry 10.Unlike the previous version of the BlackBerry operating system OS 7 and below, BlackBerry 10 builds on the core program (kernel) QNX.  

 The kernel is also used in the automotive industry, nuclear power, to military aircraft.BlackBerry company, formerly known as Research In Motion, has introduced two BlackBerry phones 10. Mobile Phone full touch screen model called BlackBerry Z10, and models QWERTY keyboard plus touch screen BlackBerry named Q10. 

According to information obtained from the KompasTekno mobile operators and distributors, mobile BlackBerry 10 will enter the Indonesian market in early March 2013. Telkomsel, Indosat, XL Axiata, and Axis has expressed its readiness to program bundles BlackBerry 10.

Z10 and Q10 Can Save the BlackBerry?

Z10 and Q10 Blackberry

Rests on two BlackBerry devices and the latest operating system. Can it survive renewal amid tight competition from iOS-based devices, Android, and Windows Phone?

BlackBerry Z10 can be regarded as the best smartphone ever hatched BlackBerry - formerly Research In Motion (RIM) - the remodel design, interface, and technology.

Carrying the innards are commonly found on smartphones on the market. BlackBerry also insert 70,000 applications on application platforms including Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, Skype, Rdio, and Angry Birds.

This figure is still below the availability of applications on the Apple App Store (800,000 apps where 300,000 for the iPad), Android Play Store, and Microsoft's Windows Store. Even so, a number of fairly well-known applications not available on BlackBerry, like Camera +, Google Maps, Pandora, Netflix, YouTube, Pandora, Netflix, Hulu, Spotify, Instagram, and Snapchat.

From the application, Instagram and Snapchat have a significant influence. Why? Because the application is widely used by almost all of the young generation of smartphones. In other words, if the application is available on BlackBerry, the chances of young people who had been using iOS and Android devices, can be switched to BlackBerry 10, because it presents all the needs of smartphone users.

But the problem will go away, if the BlackBerry can reach a number of applications that are quite popular among the users. The problem is, the new application also kept coming. New applications usually descended on iOS and Android - view of the user base - the real question is, though has 70,000 mampukan BlackBerry provides application is available exclusively?

"We believe that the new device will affect much to retain existing customers rather than luring new customers," said analysts at S & P Capital IQ, James Moorman as quoted from Cnet, Friday (02/01/2013)

Users of Windows Phone 8 Nokia to Updates Cinemagraph

Cinemagraph

New flavor 'of Nokia Cinemagraph, is now available to users of Nokia devices based on Windows Phone 8. This latest application comes with version 2.6.0.0.

Quoted from Softpedia, Saturday (26/01/2013), the latest version, users can use this software (software) easily via smartphones Nokia Lumia.

"The latest version Cinemagraph easy to use and can make the cinematography either in portrait or landscape mode," wrote Nokia's description of the application.

Cinemagraph allows users to insert images and video to create animated images can be shared with friends and family via social networks or via e-mail and messaging. Before sharing your work, make sure you have a Nokia account and a data connection. Latest flavor daru Nokia Cinemagraph can be downloaded via the Windows App Store

Microsoft Launches Windows Phone 7.8 Update for Lumia 90

Microsoft

Microsoft Windows Phone 7 as a producer, will release the latest update is version 7.8. As with other smartphone vendors, this update certainly did not do everything, but gradually to a specific handset. And, the lucky enjoy this update is the Nokia Lumia 900.

Given the Lumia 900 is the best-selling Windows Phone 7 devices and present shortly before Windows Phone 8 announced. And, it seems previlige is a 'sin' because smartphone users are not able to update to Windows Phone 8.

As reported WinSource, Monday (28/1), the source of the AT & T sent an email revealing that the Lumia 900 will get Windows Phone 7.8 update on Wednesday (30/1). Information is arguably valid considering AT & T is a telecommunications operator partner of Nokia in the United States.

With the launch of Windows Phone update 7.8, users can get the Lumia 900 Start Screen dam latest color themes, Bing llock screen, Marketplace richer, and updates on several API

BlackBerry 10 Ready to Fight Windows Phone 8 For rating Three

Blackberry 10

The dominance of Apple and Google with a series of mobile and tablet products released third left to be fought by Researh in Motion (RIM) and Microsoft. This encourages them to spawn innovative products that consumers can take heart.

Dated January 30, 2013 will be a great day for RIM to release its newest operating system, BlackBerry 10. Even so, the main goal the Canadian company not to compete with the iPhone innovation. RIM seems to be satisfied if ranked third in the operating system.

While Microsoft continues to aggressively promote Windows Phone 8. With the special collaboration done with Nokia in the Lumia, certainly not difficult for Microsoft to put Windows Phone was ranked third for the operating system.

In the last two years there were at least six major companies engaged in the smart phone market in the U.S., but leaving only two, namely Google and Apple. According Comcore Liputan6 quoted from the pages of Fortune, Tuesday (01/29/2013), Google with Android-based phones and Apple's iPhone takes at least 89 percent of the total market.

This number has increased 51 percent in the same period compared to two years ago. Other competitors such as Nokia Symbian and Palm WebOS HP has now been abandoned and almost did not exist.

Charles Golvin, an analyst with Forrester, explained that the third position would not be a problem to be taken by Microsoft or RIM. Later at least one of them is included in the three major manufacturers of the best smart phone for now.

Thus there are two exciting fights that will take place in 2013. In the 'heavyweight', we are treated to Android vs iOS battle continued. While in the 'lightweight', RIM vs. Microsoft battle was no less exciting.

Based Smartphone LG Ready to Release Windows Phone 8 Year

LG E900

Windows Phone increasing popularity in recent months. Nokia, HTC, Samsung and Huawei are the current OEM quartet remained loyal faithful adopt the Windows Phone platform oversize 8 on its fleet.

After last week Lenovo reportedly willing to adopt Windows Phone 8 platform, LG is now reportedly were also expressed interest in the platform Windows Phone 8. And this was first raised by one senior executive from one of the local partner LG.

With the merger of LG here, maybe later would birth more than one device Windows Phone 8, which comes from the Korean manufacturer. In this case, LG will attempt to provide another alternative for customers in the days to come.

Yes, and not surprising really, the article before the LG itself has also launched a number of smartphones that run on the operating system from Microsoft this. Well, we wait for further pursuit of this LG!

Asus Interested in reaching the Market Windows Phone 8

Asus Padfone

after Lenovo and LG are interested in working in the market of Windows Phone 8, Asus reportedly also said the same thing.

From the rumors, Asus reportedly will soon release a similar device Padfone but based on Windows Phone 8 in the near future. That way, it means that there will eventually smartphones and tablets are manufactured by Asus. For its own smartphone will reportedly be powered by Windows Phone 8, while the tablet will be powered by Windows 8.

Attendance Padfone to support Windows Phone 8 sounds pretty interesting so far. But considering the Asus myself have experienced a less than impressive record of marketing on the Padfone and Padfone 2 earlier, about this time is going to achieve success with the Asus Padfone device based on Windows Phone 8 or even just experienced the same thing as before? Yes for more details, we'll see! Let time will tell in the end ...

Microsoft Windows 8 jack revenues in the second quarter 2013

Microsoft announced the financial statements for the second quarter in fiscal year 2013. In the quarter, Microsoft posted a revenue of U.S. $ 21.56 billion with a net profit of U.S. $ 6.38. The amount of profits they achieved an improvement of the quarter or the year before.

Windows 8

Of the total revenues of Microsoft, Slashgear reports about U.S. $ 6 billion came from Windows 8 that came at the end of last year. Total revenue from operating system from Microsoft is an increase of 24% over the previous year.

In addition to Windows 8, an increase in the perceived benefits of Microsoft co-contributed by online services division, particularly from SkyDrive and Office 365 to be launched. The division posted a revenue of U.S. $ 869 million, up 11% from the previous year.

Even so, not all divisions within Microsoft experienced positive growth. In fact, the entertainment and devices division that houses the Xbox and Surface tablets also experienced a decline in income. The division reported total revenue for the second quarter amounted to U.S. $ 3.77 billion. The figure shows a decrease of 11% over the previous year.

Ironically, the report came after Microsoft announced the Xbox for the second time won the title as the best-selling gaming console. Performance Surface is supposed to be the flagship product in its line of Windows-based tablets have not demonstrated any "fangs".

In addition, Microsoft business division revenue decreased by 10% over the previous year to U.S. $ 5.7 billion.