Tegra Note 7 Gets Connected; World’s Speediest 7-Inch Android Tablet Now With LTE

Our Tegra NOTE 7 is getting a new family member – one that comes with great connections.

We’re adding our i500 LTE modem – and its 4G LTE cellular connection – to the world’s fastest 7-inch Android tablet.

We’re also expanding the Tegra NOTE 7’s availability, bringing it over the next few months to Western Europe, Brazil, and Ukraine.

The Tegra NOTE 7 serves up a bundle of cutting-edge mobile technologies – including one of the world’s fastest processors, Tegra 4, a superb stylus, exceptional audio, Android 4.4.2 (KitKat), and, of course, great NVIDIA gaming. And that’s at a starting price of just $199.

Now, we’re added lightning-fast mobile data to the mix. Tegra NOTE 7 is available with LTE and HSPA+ mobile connectivity, and it can operate on popular carriers across the world.

With cellular connectivity, consumers can now get access to the web, check out maps and play videos anywhere they go by purchasing a minimum data plan from many carriers.

The Tegra NOTE 7 LTE’s worldwide connectivity is provided by our cellular LTE modem chipset, the fifth-gen NVIDIA i500 processor. i500 leverages a unique software-defined radio technology – meaning it can deliver new capabilities via software without requiring an entirely new chipset. Another big plus is higher efficiency – it’s only 40 percent the size of conventional modems but has 4x the processing capability of its predecessor.

The entire Tegra NOTE 7 family also received an over-the-air update that upgraded the operating system to Android 4.4.2 (Kit Kat), which includes support for Gamepad Mapper. Introduced first for our SHIELD portable gaming and entertainment device, Gamepad Mapper turns touch-based Android games into ones that can be enjoyed with the physical controls of a Bluetooth controller.

Look for the Tegra NOTE 7 LTE starting at $299 from partners worldwide* starting in the second quarter.


 
The Tegra NOTE 7 family will be available in the following regions: 

Country	Partner
North America	EVGA
UK	Dixons
Western Europe	EVGA, Gigabyte
Ukraine	Gazer
Japan	Zotac
Korea	Gigabyte, Zotac
India	XOLO
Brazil	Gradiente
China	Gigabyte, Homecare

 
Here’s a recap of the Tegra NOTE 7 family’s key specs: 

Processor	Tegra 4 processor with quad-core Cortex-A15 CPU and 72-core GeForce GPU
Display	7-inch HD IPS LCD display (1280 x 800)
Camera	Rear 5 MP and front VGA webcam
Storage	16 GB storage with micro SD expandable up to an additional 32 GB
Audio	Front facing “HD Audio” stereo speakers with a unique bass-reflex port
Stylus	Chisel and Brush tips for natural writing and broad strokes
Peripherals	Micro HDMI connector to drive big screen videos and gaming
OS	100% Android -- Android 4.4.2 (KitKat)
Software Updates	Over The Air software updates directly from NVIDIA
Battery Life	10 hours HD video playback
Network	LTE-US: LTE: 700/850/1700/1900/2600 (Bands 2,4,5,17,7) HSPA+: 850/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,5) EDGE LTE-EU: LTE: 800/1800/2600 (Bands 3,7,20) HSPA+: 850/900/1900/2100 (Bands 1,2,5,8) EDGE 3G: HSPA+: 850, 900, 1900, 2100 (Bands 1,2,5,8) EDGE +Voice

* 3G connectivity offered in regions with no LTE.

http://blogs.nvidia.com/blog/2014/02/21/tegra-note-connected

Google Best Apps of 2013 Winner “whoscall” Released on LINE

LINE, the world’s leading mobile platform with 320 million users worldwide, today announced the release of LINE whoscall, a free call-filtering and number management app for Android developed by Gogolook Co., Ltd., a world leading caller ID service company.

LINE whoscall for Android devices will allow users to identify the source of incoming numbers and filter out unwanted calls and messages. The app is a reworked interface for LINE users based on whoscall, which has been downloaded more than 5 million times worldwide, and was selected for the Google Best Innovation Award of 2013 in eight regions, including Taiwan, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Malaysia.

LINE whoscall utilizes a database of over 600 million numbers, including businesses and shops, sourced from the Yellow Pages and other public data resources to automatically identify and display the source of incoming calls and messages as they arrive. This allows users to filter out suspicious numbers before they answer a call or message.

Get The Smartphone Of Your Choice Free At Plan 499 From Globe

Responding to the growing demand for affordable smartphones in the country, Globe Telecom unveiled its most extensive array of device offerings all available for free at Plan 499.

For as low as P499 monthly, subscribers can avail of a free device of their choice under the telco’s suite of fully-customizable postpaid plans, ranging from Android devices Samsung Galaxy S Duos or CloudFone 501D, Windows phones Nokia Lumia 520 or Huawei Ascend W1, a BlackBerry 9320, or a CloudPad and CloudFone 352g bundle.

Android enthusiasts can take advantage of the extensive Android app community with the Samsung Galaxy S Duos which has a large 4-inch screen display that can comfortably accommodate web pages, long e-mails, detailed photos, and videos, or the CloudFone 501D which has a 5” WVGA Touchscreen and a 5MP camera powered by a 1GHz dual core processor.

Torque Unleashes Powerful, Affordable Android Gadgets

Think you’ve seen the best in Android phones? Wait until you get your hands on Torque’s new DROIDZ series.

Torque, a mobile company that proudly offers Pinoy branded phones, has introduced the New DROIDZ Flex Technology which optimizes the software to maximize the hardware capability of the device. Droidz Flex Technology for Android aims to provide faster, more powerful, yet very affordable Android devices for the demanding Filipino users who want to experience more with their Torque smart phone of choice.

This innovative technology is now found at the heart of Torque’s new Droidz Series, which includes the Droidz Sport and Droidz Force, perfect for budget-conscious dual-SIM lovers.

Sencha Demonstrates HTML 5 Can Be Faster Than Native iOS or Android Apps

You've heard that Facebook switched from HTML 5 to "native" apps on iOS and Android recently to "speed them up." That pissed off the developers from Sencha http://www.sencha.com/

So they built a Facebook app completely in HTML 5 that's even faster than the native Android and iOS apps that Facebook released.

Sencha builds HTML 5 programming tools and the video discuss the market for app developers and the choices they have to make.
 
I've high hopes for HTML 5! A little caveat though - this is a promo for Sencha. But still...

If they can make an HTML 5 web app that is/can be faster than native apps, then why can't we? Practice time! 

Novo7 Tech : Keeping Innovations Within Reach

As their Facebook page says: Novo7 Tech is a premiere retailer of high quality consumer electronic devices. Keeping innovations within reach!

....and yes indeed! It did allowed me to get a chance to experience using a tablet PC when the branded counterparts were way too expensive.

This is where I got my Onda Valkeyrie V712 tablet PC of which I am very satisfied with regards to the looks, features and performance. I never encountered any problems so far. It was very dependable and suitable for my basic needs of surfing the web, checking my e-mails and Facebook timeline, plus the added photo and video capturing capability - and immediate upload via an Internet wi-fi connection when available.

Their stores also sells accessories or peripherals to maximize the usage of your tablet PCs.

Appy Birthday, Android!

Tekkie Tekkie Muna (It's time to pause and celebrate success, pahinga muna tayo at maki-greet ng Happy Birthday), did you know its somebody's turning 5?

Monday surprise! More great tech events for the GDG PH Community. 

Show and Tell demo of Android Apps and Android's 5th Birthday Celebration this Friday. 

To register http://appybirthdayandroid.eventbrite.com/

Thank you Smart Devnet for making this possible!

Optimizing Your Eken T01A Android Tablet

Rooting, firmware updates, and other fixes

Customizing Your Nexus 7

WhatsApp on Nexus 7 With or Without Rooting

1) Required apps:
A. Whatsapp apk- (download at PlayStore)
B. Appguard apk-<click here for link>

NOTE: Click "Download der appguard.apk (Version 1.0.3)"

Windows Phone vs iPhone and Android Challenge

Microsoft has released a campaign video trying to prove that the Windows phone is comparable or better than its iPhone and Android-based competitors.

Introducing the O+ Technology

There's a new technology company from the US called O+ that is now entering the mobile market of Asia by introducing affordable lineups of mobile phones, smartphones and tablets.O+ is offering four types of devices – Music, WiFi, Pad, and Android.

Samsung Galaxy Camera EK-GC100

Introducing the Samsung Galaxy Camera EK-GC100.

It is a camera with an Android OS, 3G/4G connectivity and a quad-core processor further redefining the term camera phone as it follows the introduction of the Nikon Coolpix S800 with almost similar features.

Archos Gamepad Is Almost Here

Archos hits the slate market with their GamePad competing with other Android devices made specifically with the gamers in mind like the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play and the upcoming Kickstarter-funded product, Ouya, which is the first Anrdoid gaming console.

WhatsApp Messenger

I just downloaded WhatsApp Messenger on my Android.

It is a smartphone messenger which replaces SMS. This app even lets me send pictures, video and other multimedia!

List of Samsung Smartphones-Tablets That Infringe Apple’s Patents

Samsung got its ass kicked by the US jury. The Korean giant is facing a huge setback in terms of both money and reputation at the hands of Apple’s patents.

Lenovo S880 Now Available

Lenovo Mobile Philippines just announced on their Facebook page that the Lenovo S880, a 5-inch dual-SIM Android smartphone is now available in the country for an SRP of just Php14,999only! The Lenovo S880 features a MediaTek 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage expandable up to 32GB via microSD, 5MP camera and a 2250mAh battery. The phone is also equipped with Lenovo's Sound technology to power its two speakers (top and bottom) with decent volume levels without distorting the sound. More about the Lenovo S880 specs after the jump.