Beagle: the 5-inch eReader low cost TXTR

While Amazon has launched a sophisticated reading lamp with Paperwhite the Kindle, the company will try TXTR the opposite bet with a reading light but ultra stripped even cheaper. The Beagle - what is his name - is characterized by a resolution of the most honest. In fact, it displays 800 by 600 pixels on its screen technology E-ink to 5 inches. The pixel density is therefore 200 dpi compared to 212 dpi for Amazon Kindle Paperwhite but especially 167 pp. of previous Kindle. Small screen and almost no connectivity allow TXTR reduce the production cost of the Beagle. Thus, it has no physical port and can not connect to that via Bluetooth (no WiFi or 3G). It does therefore have no card slot but 4GB internal flash, which is more than enough...

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Android 4.1.2 is available

This announcement comes after leaked photos of an alleged Nexus produced by LG. On some of them, you could see the E960 Smartphone "Mako" LG is supposed to be the future Nexus , running Android 4.1.2. These are precisely the terminals embedding a AOSP ROM, that is to say, unmodified, which have now. Are covered including the Galaxy Nexus but the tablet Nexus 7. Android 4.1.2 fix bugs and improve performance significantly. Nexus 7 on the home screen has a suitable display in landscape mode. Google is expected to unveil one or more Nexus smartphones before the end of October or in November. We do not know yet if they will run on this version of Android or if Google will announce a new major update (Android 4.2) for the occasion. ...

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A Nexus tablet to fight the iPad 10?

Google and Samsung are about to launch a Nexus with a 10-inch screen with an argument: a resolution of 2560 x 1600. One feature that reminds us that the new iPad ! The tablet market is finally packed! It is clear that the release of the Nexus 7 with its attractive price has shaken the world of tablets hitherto the preserve of Apple. Indeed, while many tablets have tried with varying degrees of success in this market, no brand could generate enthusiasm as important as Apple's iPad, except maybe the HP Touchpad which was much talked of it last summer after HP decided to cut prices. The price is also the main argument has taken Google to launch the tablet market with its Nexus 7, but it currently lacks Google a premium product, able to come...

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Games.com AOL recovery!

Nearly six years after the acquisition by AOL Games.com, former Internet service provider has just relaunched its online gaming platform. Indeed, the platform today launches a new version that provides cross-platform compatibility and a new catalog of games. AOL chose HTML 5 instead of native mobile technologies to offer games that run in the browser then on several platforms (computers, tablets, smartphones, etc..) And hopes to become number one in online gaming. That is to say, the old version has nothing to do with the new version of the overhaul because Games.com really gives a youthful look and navigation is perfectly suited to all media (or almost). The right menu appears for example to recommend particular games or view the overall...

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Facebook steps into e-commerce by launching its "Collections"

A new development in the form of revolution in Facebook ? The social network has launched a test on a new feature: Collections, which will allow brands and stores online to promote their products among the members of the site who can click directly to purchase. Collections Facebook, which is displayed on a new page format, will offer three possibilities: "Collect," "Want" or "Like", comment and more. If you're a fan of a brand and that it is on the internet shop, its products will be displayed in your news feed. If you click "Collect" or Like "products so marked will appear on your timeline under the label" Products ", whereas if you click on" Want "they will fall into your wish list. Of course, the dreaded viral mechanics will lock then:...

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Google ... became a bank

When you have a little money in its coffers, and by providing free services to the world within a decade it becomes one of the largest market capitalizations in front of old industrial groups, what more logical to take his war chest in exchange for some minor interests? This is what Google (you know, the search engine), which yesterday launched a new service in the UK test, designed to help entrepreneurs to invest in advertising ... Adwords. According to a report in the Financial Times, the Google program will allow companies to take a line of credit in an amount between 200 and 100 thousand dollars (!) Per month to buy ads on Google AdWords. Because according to Google, the companies do not invest as much as they should in Adwords, which...

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Nexus 7 with 32 GB approach

Receive a Nexus 7 with 32 GB of internal flash memory while only versions with 8 GB and 16 GB are currently marketed, that which is not trivial. Yet this is what would have happened to the Japanese astonishment and his greatest satisfaction. Google had indeed chosen to simplify its offering with the Nexus 7 offering only two versions. The user can choose between a version with 8 GB and 16 GB with another No 3G (or even 4G LTE) as the Nexus 7 only supports WiFi. One way that Google has found, together with Asus to make production costs to a minimum. But since its launch, the Nexus 7 (with its 7-inch screen) was a resounding success. Google could then build on this enthusiasm to offer a 3G version (read our article ) and extend the range...

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iPhone 5: Apple he made a strategic mistake?

Many setbacks related to the output of the iPhone 5 are known. For two of them, something unique on the iPhone, the secretive Apple has already split an explanation or even an apology. It is part of the poor quality of iOS 6 Maps and secondly the purple halo that appears on the photos taken with the iPhone 5. For the first time, Apple has delivered a consumer product including some features notoriously decreased compared to the previous version. Note that I am not talking about the new connector. Even if it is a negative factor for many people who need to renew their accessories, is in my opinion a must to upgrade the iPhone (even though we may regret the excessive price of the adapter). To this is added a design very similar to the 4...

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Google encourages developers to build better applications for tablets

For several months now, tablets are becoming more numerous and massive attract the general public (and not just geeks). Tablet Nexus 7 of Google, which has an excellent quality / price ratio, there is probably something. One of the few weaknesses of this tablet is the very limited number of compatible applications and adapted to this format. Indeed, it is necessary that developers and publishers to update their applications following a minimum best practices recommended by Google. Google has published a checklist that should help developers build better applications specific to tablets, and, in addition to the excellent documentation Android. This list summarizes the most important points for an application of this particular format if...

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iPad Mini: Apple has already ordered a production of 10 million units

Even though Cupertino has not said a word on the subject, true to form, rumors about an iPad Mini (supposedly with a screen of 7.85 inches) make more of a secret. According to latest information from the Wall Street Journal, some suppliers of components to Apple Asia claim to have received orders for more than 10 million copies of the small Apple tablet for the last quarter of 2012, which would double the orders from Amazon for the latest generation of its tablet Kindle Fire. Many observers believe that the format is 7 inches a very important market for tablets, a trend confirmed by the success of the Kindle and other Google Nexus 7. Of course, this attraction to the format "mini-tablet" is also due to more attractive prices, generally...

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Google and Samsung together for a 10-inch Android tablet?

Google and Samsung are about to design a new tablet on Android with a 10.1 inch screen. The definition should be higher than that proposed by the iPad from Apple . Google has decided to change partners. A rumor regarding the launch of a variation of the Nexus 7 circulating on the web in recent weeks. Google has another project in collaboration with Samsung. The two companies would offer a tablet with a 10.1 inch screen. The top model propose a definition of 2560 x 1600 pixels. Density is 299 dots per inch. Performance would therefore can exceed those put forward by the new iPad offers 264 dots per inch and 2048 x 1536 pixels. Google expands its range This strategy would work for Google, it would have a tablet for each level on the market....

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Nexus 7: A discounted price for Shopping Marathon

The Nexus 7 Google boasts the second Rakuten Shopping Marathon organized by Price Minister. On this occasion, from 9 to 10 October (23:59), the tablet will be priced at 248.19 euros (shipping included). In view of the tariff on the market, the consumer has the opportunity to achieve a 11% reduction. This Shopping Marathon can also get a second advantage. By buying in 5 different categories, the products you want, you can access the status Super points x20. 2 missions and mysteries will be available, allowing you to reach the next level, Super points x30. For example, if you buy 100 euros of products across five categories of site you get 30 euros to spend on future purchases. For tenders to be beneficial for the client, Price...

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