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Verizon Will Be Carrying Nexus Prime

Effie Tjhai — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:12:50 +0000

Verizon has confirmed that the Samsung Galaxy Nexus aka Nexus Prime is coming to US by the end of 2011. Unfortunately, no specific date has been reveal. However, the device will bring us Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, an operating system that combined both tablet and smartphone Android OS features.

You will be able to see a 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED display at 1280 x 720 pixel resolution and will have a 1.2GHz dual-core processor from Texas Instruments, the OMAP 4, with 1GB of RAM to back it up. Also, a 5-megapixel camera on the back capable of 1080p full HD video capture, a 1.3-megapixel camera on the front for video chat, and NFC inside for all your Near Field Communications needs. Check out the full reviewed on SlashGear.

[via SlashGear]

Samsung i8520 “Halo” Android Handset with Pico Projector

Juventino Quinones — Mon, 15 Feb 2010 19:18:45 +0000

As we all know, there are a few smartphones out there sporting a projector, many of you might say that’s ridiculous, some business people might say that’s a great addition. The point is, a projector on a mobile handset can be very useful for many smartphone users for many reasons but useful nonetheless. So Samsung wants to reach those users via their upcoming i8520 handset.

Many of you will see some resemblance with Samsung’s first Bada device, the Wave S8500 and the i8520 (on the image above and 2 more photos below). But according to Engadget, the Samsung i8520 is a different handset running on Android 2.1 and it will be revealed as the “Halo”.

The Samsung i8520 “Halo” comes with a 3.7 WVGA Super AMOLED display, an 8 megapixel autofocus camera with flash as well as a VGA camera on the front, 720p / 30fps video encoding / decoding, DivX and Xvid playback support. There’s also Bluetooth 2.1, a 3.5mm headphone jack, 802.11b/g/n WiFi, A-GPS, 16GB of internal storage and microSD expansion, stereo speakers, DLNA support, and of course an integrated DLP pico projector.

This upcoming Samsung handset also comes with quad-band GSM / EDGE with tri-band UMTS 900 / 1900 / 2100 and will ship in Q3 2010 to Europe and Asia with a chance for a US version coming later. No word on pricing just yet. Do you like this handset and think there’s a good chance for it in the real world? Let us know in the comments.

Texas Instruments delivers chipset with quad-radio support

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 11 Feb 2010 08:12:44 +0000

Texas Instruments has unveiled its WiLink 7.0 single-chip solution, the industry’s first offering to integrate WLAN 802.11n, GPS, FM transmit/receive and Bluetooth technologies. Integrating these capabilities on a true single chip, the 65-nanometer WiLink 7.0 solution reduces costs by 30 percent and is able to reduce the chipset size by 50 percent. The WiLink 7.0 solution will be showcased during Mobile World Congress 2010 in the TI booth (8A84, Hall 8).

“As the first company to put the power of GPS, WLAN, Bluetooth and FM technologies on a single chip, we are excited to have solved some of the market’s most complex coexistence challenges,” said Haviv Ilan, vice president and general manager, wireless connectivity solutions, TI. “This type of innovation builds on our strong heritage in the wireless market and commitment to spearhead next-generation advancements. With its ability to support simultaneous use of all four radios, the WiLink 7.0 solution will truly revolutionize the way people interact with their devices and connect to the larger world.”

[via slashgear]

New OMAP-DM5x coprocessors from Texas Instruments for High Resolution Imaging on Mobile Devices

Kim Poh Liaw — Wed, 07 Oct 2009 06:53:46 +0000

Will the camera’s megapixel goes beyong 12 megapixel on our mobile phones? Texas Instruments announced its new OMAP-DM5x coprocessors, which is capable of handling up to 20 MP still imaging as well as 720p high-definition (HD) camcorder functionality. The OMAP-DM515 and OMAP-DM525 coprocessors accelerate imaging and video performance, supports smart lighting, face tracking, auto scene detection and TV-Out connection.

The OMAP-DM525 coprocessor is sampling today, with production expected in 2010.

[via slashgear]

MWC2009: TI Introduces New DLP Pico Projector Technology Chip

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 16 Feb 2009 15:45:02 +0000

Texas Instruments (TI) DLP announced the newest chipset in the DLP Pico family with availability slated for late 2009. Small enough to embed into the most compact mobile phones and gadgets, DLP Products has effectively scaled the display technology down to the size of a raisin.

“Building upon the success of the first DLP Pico chipset, which has HVGA resolution and enables leading brands to deliver cutting-edge products across the globe, this new chipset increases performance benchmarks,” said Frank J. Moizio, Manager, DLP Emerging Markets business. “The new chipset provides WVGA resolution, higher brightness and power efficiency; all while enabling thinner, smaller optical engine modules to meet the demands of contemporary handheld devices.”

The new DLP Pico solution delivers the following features:

WVGA (854×480) – Native DVD resolution
Enables >20% thinner optical module height
Enables >20% smaller optical module volume
Incorporates technology advances that increase both brightness and power efficiency

MWC2009: New Projector Phone Samsung I7410 Available Soon

Kim Poh Liaw — Sun, 15 Feb 2009 03:37:37 +0000

In conjunction with Texas Instruments (TI), Samsung has announced Samsung W7900 projector phone for Korea. It will be also released in Europe, with a model called Samsung I7410. The Samsung I7410 will comes with an embedded projection in a contemporary form factor and powered by a DLP Pico Chipset by Texas Instruments. It will allow users to transform their traditional two inch screen to a 50-inch viewing screen allowing others to share in the video.

“Working together, Samsung and Texas Instruments, DLP(R) products have made headway in a currently untapped market,” said Wonsik Lee, Vice President of R&D Planning Team at Samsung Electronics. “This is an exciting time for the mobile phone industry as we transform the limitations of the mobile phone viewing experience to compelling image sizes that really adds significant value to both business and consumer users.”

With the DLP technology enabled Samsung projector phones you can now turn what has traditionally been an individual experience into a shared viewing opportunity for mobile content. By projecting content you can easily broaden the viewable image in a matter of seconds for ample screening.

The full-featured smartphones include the following:

Multiple applications that can be enhanced by the projection feature: Sharing Powerpoint Slides, Viewing Email Attachments, Viewing pictures, Watching videos, and even using the projection feature as a Flashlight
DLP Pico chipset technology
5.0-megapixel camera
High-resolution color OLED touchscreen
Intuitive flick navigation to view presentations and photo slideshows
Ultra-contemporary sleek and lightweight design
Built-in audio speakers

ARCHOS to Develop Android Based Internet Media Tablet

Kim Poh Liaw — Tue, 10 Feb 2009 01:13:47 +0000

ARCHOS today announced plans to extend its product line with a new ultra-thin Internet Media Tablet (IMT) combined with a mobile phone, by merging Google’s Android telephony stack and the ARCHOS’ multimedia framework. This new IMT will also incorporate the OMAP 3 platform from Texas Instruments.

With the integration of voice, ARCHOS is looking to expand beyond portable media players to provide solutions for the converged space, where a foundation in high-quality video content delivery is a benefit. In addition to Android functionality and voice support, the new ARCHOS’ IMT will offer:

PC-like Internet experience enhanced by a high-resolution 5″ screen and full-width page viewing
Adobe Flash and Flash Video support, full screen
Access whenever and wherever to TV, movies, photos, music and games
Uncompromised TV recording and High Definition (HD) playback, all formats
Hundreds of hours of video storage, up to 500 GB
Innovative design: compact 10-mm ultra-thin tablet
Long battery life, 7 hours’ video playback
3.5G 7.2 Mb/s HSUPA
Laptop-like performance from the first implementation of OMAP3440 processor based on the ARM Cortex superscalar microprocessor and DSP

ARCHOS’ new Android-based IMT with voice functionality will be released in 3Q 2009.

[via Android Community]

Samsung to MBP200 Pico Projector for Mobile Phone

Kim Poh Liaw — Mon, 12 Jan 2009 09:22:23 +0000

Samsung has announced a new mobile phone accessory, MBP200 Pico Projector during the CES 2009 last week. Compact and lightweight, the portable MBP200 can connect to mobile phones and laptops and by utilizing the DLP pico chip from Texas Instruments. It allows users to transform their traditional two inch screen to a 50-inch viewing screen allowing others to share in the video. In addition, users can easily transfer files and project content independent of an attached source via the microSD card slot. The MBP200 has a touchpad controls on the right side of the device for easy navigation and a 2.2-inch QVGA LCD screen which allow users to view content privately. The MBP200 will be available later this year.

The Samsung pico projector is powered by a miniaturized version of the same imaging technology found in DLP HDTVs, home theater projectors and large-scale cinema houses. The unit can accommodate a range of projected image sizes – from an 8 ½ x 11 standard sheet of paper to a large 50-inch screen.

For added convenience, the MBP200 comes with a small screen holder with a telescoping pole hidden inside, which can instantly turn a standard sheet of paper into a screen to view movies, document files or pictures. The 3.5mm standard jack allows users to enjoy their own headphones or speakers, or the built-in external speaker allows the MBP200 to play audio directly from the device.

[via slashgear]

TI unveils industry’s thinnest 500-mA power converter solution

Kim Poh Liaw — Sun, 24 Aug 2008 04:00:16 +0000

Giving portable designers the ability to add more features and functions on a handheld device, Texas Instruments announced a thin 500-mA, step-down DC/DC converter solution for space-constrained applications. The new TPS62601 converter achieves up to 89-percent power efficiency and only 30-uA typical operating quiescent current – all from a 0.9-mm x 1.3-mm chip scale package roughly the size of a flake of pepper.

“Portable system designers continue to desire more features on their devices, which require smaller, efficient DC/DC converters to maintain long battery life and system run-times,” said Steve Anderson, senior vice president of Power Management, TI. “The TPS62601 gives portable designers access to the smallest, thinnest 500-mA DC/DC solution, which simplifies design and reduces board space and time-to-market.”

The TPS62601 supports many applications, such as memory modules, GPS modules, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi modules or other wireless micro-modules used in ultra-thin smart phones, digital still cameras, portable disk drives and media players.

The converter also applies energy-saving techniques to help maximize battery run-time. For example, the converter automatically enters a power save mode during light-load operating conditions via an automatic pulse frequency modulation and pulse width modulation switching feature. In shutdown mode, the device’s current consumption is reduced to less than 1-uA.

Texas Instruments Puts Its DLP Pico-Projector in BlackBerry

Kim Poh Liaw — Thu, 03 Jul 2008 07:38:06 +0000

Last year, Texas Instruments has already presented a prototype of its DLP Pico Projector. Now they are integrating it into a BlackBerry.

The BlackBerry with Pico Projector is definitely slimmer than last year’s prototype, though the BlackBerry is wider. The BlackBerry in the video is actually just a dummy BlackBerry casing, hopefully TI will be able to complete a working phone with the Pico Projector integrated.

Check out this ShengTai CKing mobile phone in China, they have a working phone with a mini projector with a small projection screen size.

Source [crunchgear]