A new smartphone Nexus and new tablets unveiled on October 29?

Google may unveil a number of new devices at the press event on October 29th in New York, according to the U.S. site The Next Web. Thus a Nexus tablet with new features but also the features of Android 4.2 may be disclosed at this time.

The U.S. site, which is based on a source with knowledge of the plans clearly Google gives many details speaking first a 32GB version, and even 3G (HSPA +) tablet that sells Nexus 7 like hotcakes. A 10-inch tablet with a resolution of 2560 x 1600, produced by Samsung and shipping Android 4.2 is even mentioned.

Then, the search giant may unveil the next Nexus smartphone to its range: the Nexus 4 by LG. Its probable characteristics: a quad-core 1.5 Ghz Snapdragon, a screen of 4.7 inches with a resolution of 1280 x 768, 2GB RAM, 16GB of storage, an 8 megapixel camera, a 2100 mAh battery and of course Android 4.2.

Finally, we should know more about the next version of the mobile operating system from Google, Android 4.2 aka Key Lime Pie. Diverse and varied innovations are discussed: multi-user capabilities, panoramic photos vertically or horizontally, etc..

While Microsoft unveiled Windows Phone 8 October 29 in San Francisco, Google will present all new the same day in New York ... We will of course all this very closely because it is currently only rumors and not official information.

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VLC to version 2.0.4

Version 2.0.4 is a major update to the media player VLC. It fixes a number of bugs and security issues. It corrects regressions introduced with the 2.0.x branch of VLC.

Version 2.0 was accelerated decoding with multi-core processors, hardware specific to mobile devices and hardware acceleration using graphics processors, and brought support professional codecs and 10-bit HD.

Version 2.0.4 fixes a hundred bugs and includes more than 300 changes from version 2.0.3. This is the reason why the organization VideoLAN talking about major update.

The improvements playback via MKV files and Ogg, but also DVDs, BluRays and protocol HLS ( HTTP Live Streaming ). Is also involved reading RSS from Youtube, Vimeo, Soundcloud and Koreus.

The update introduces support for the open format of audio compression Opus, which includes multichannel decoding the stream.

Owners of MacBook Pro 15-inch Retina Display (and perhaps future purchasers of declination 13 inches) or high definition monitors will be delighted to learn that the version 2.0.4 receives enhancements to HiDPI is ie the Retina Display.

You can now perform the update or download for Windows, Mac OS X 10.6 (two versions for machines with Mac OS X 10.5 with Intel and PowerPC are also available) and via your Linux installer packages.

Support bluray format so pronounced with the VideoLAN 2.0.4 for which the Hadopi seized earlier this year due to integration of DRM (AACS Advanced Access Content System ) in preventing reading BluRays via the reader, which penalizes the consumer. VideoLAN wishes to obtain the decryption keys specific to the AACS standard distribution to integrate them into its open software.

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iPhone 5: Smartphone sales are they disappointing?

The iPhone 5 has caused some impatience. The buzz was at the rendezvous, but the enthusiasm is back down. Sales even at the iPhone 4S. However, the launch foreshadowed a record.

When the iPhone 5 comes on the market at the time of the Apple keynote, millions of people are eager to preorder. The figures recorded in two days show that 2 million copies have been reserved. Several weeks after launch, the popularity has fallen and sales are not as exceptional. Yet everything had been put in place to attract a new screen, a new thickness and high speed. The future of the smartphone business was thus traced, Apple today has a severe slowdown. Currently, the sales would be the same as the iPhone 4. This is the business daily Les Echos quoted a source from the operator Orange revealed this information.

The reasons for this disappointment?

The Galaxy S3 has emerged in May and success is always waiting for you. The launch of the latest phone from Apple did not vitiate the sales of Samsung. The price would it be at the origin of this trend? You should know that the iPhone 5 is sold 679 euros without subscription for a capacity of 16 GB Some competitors offer smartphones much cheaper that will fully meet the expectations of consumers. Today, customers tend to migrate to operators as Sosh, B & You or Free Mobile. The packages offered are useful and certainly less expensive, they are likely to have changed operators. This could also play into disfavor because Apple does not offer subsidized smartphones. The invoice can be hard to spend with the economic crisis.

People may be tired of the iPhone 5. It must be said that several months before its official launch, rumors, photos, videos and many concepts have been flooding the web. The buzz has worked, but this may be turned against Apple. The negative image of Plans did not play for the company. These bugs have even pushed Tim Cook to apologize for the problems. After removing Google Maps , rumors suggest a new integration. So it taints the credibility of the company. Another point is also to take into account the stock. Assembling the phone asks for a certain time, the delivery time is therefore longer and operators display a stock. Faced with this situation, some consumers simply prefer to go elsewhere.

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Microsoft Surface: Presentation of the tablet

Surface arrives on the market on October 26. Microsoft has proposed a video to show the different features of the new tablet.

Microsoft is preparing for the presentation of space that is halfway between a tablet and a laptop at the visual. This video are some of the characteristics of the device. It is possible to see that both keyboards can be clipped easily on the screen. The tablet then proposes an optimized especially with the touch screen. The version presented works under Windows RT, Surface can not be used as a true classic desktop PC as the operating system is not available.

Sold between 489 and 694 euros

Those who work as a computer be equipped with an x86 processor that can be found on Mac or PC. By cons, this version will be marketed Surface later. The video also shows the microSD slot, USB webcam and available at the front and rear of the tablet. The latter is thin and very easy to use, Microsoft insists that the owner can carry around and use it with or without keyboard. Several colors will also be shared.

Regarding prices, they were formalized and presented Surface Microsoft Store . Pre-orders are open. Users can choose from three versions with price ranging between 489 and 694 euros. The keyboard and Touch Cover Cover Type option are sold for 119.99 and 129.99 euros. Deliveries will begin from October 26.

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