Google Android 4.0 Release To Be Called Ice Cream

Google has revealed that Android’s next iterations will be called Gingerbread (3.0) and Honeycomb (3.5), but according to new reports the Android 4.0 will be called Ice Cream. The list of Android releases should be expanded next year with two new versions, including Android Honeycomb and Ice Cream. Gingerbread will arrive later this year as Android 3.0.


Google has a special pattern for naming each Android. company names each release after a dessert, in alphabetical order. This began in May 2009 with the development of the 1.5 version of Android, which Google dubbed Cupcake. Donut (Android 1.6) followed in Sept. 2009 and Éclair (Android 2.0) in Oct. 2009. The current version of Android (Android 2.2) is called Froyo, short for frozen yogurt. It was unveiled in May at Google’s annual developer conference.


Android’s next releases will be called Gingerbread (3.0) and Honeycomb (3.5), but has kept the following name–which, according to the company’s pattern, will start with “I”– secret, and they are expected to be followed by Ice Cream sometime in mid or second half of the next year. According to Forbes, the new name has been already confirmed. ARM President Tudor Brown is the one who confirmed that Android 4.0 would be called Ice Cream, and there are little chances that he would be mistaken, especially since the company's processors are being used in over 95 of all mobile phones out there and over one-quarter of all electronic devices.


Google is salient on the Android 4.0 release, which would be called Ice Cream. Coz this is one of the few desserts that starts with the letter 'I', and fits Google's roadmap. The company might not announce something on Ice Cream until next year, especially since it already has two platform versions on their way to the market, but there are great chances that the name is the correct one. 
Samsung also unveiled the existence of Honeycomb before the announcement by Google, and in this case we also hope that ARM's President Tudor Brown should be correct.

Nokia Announced C5-03 Symbian S60v5 Cheap SmartPhone

Nokia has launched the latest C5 device, an inexpensive touchscreen smartphone with a couple of neat features that may well pique your interest if you want a new device that’s simple to use but covers all of the essentials for modern-day phones. It's a Symbian^1 or S60 v5 touch phone with 5MP camera, Wi-Fi and GPS and it's really lightweight - it weighs only 93 grams. 

The Nokia C5-03 runs Symbian^1, which is to say Symbian S60 5th edition. Anyway, it has a 3.2" nHD (360x640) resistive touchscreen and it measures 105.8 x 51.0 x 13.8 mm.
The new C5-03 flaunts a 5MP camera (fixed-focus) and comes with a 2GB microSD card in the box. Wi-Fi and GPS are on-board and of course Ovi Maps with free voice-guided navigation. For mobile connectivity, the Nokia C5-03 offers quad-band GSM/GPRS/EDGE and tri-band 3G with HSDPA (10.2Mbps) and HSUPA (2Mbps).


The Nokia C5-03 has a 1000mAh battery, which promises impressive battery life - up to 25 days of standby, 11.5 hours of talk time and up to 35 hours of music playback (19.5 hours if you're using a Bluetooth headset).
The Nokia C5-03 allows for easy email set-up – either an existing webmail or POP3 provider through Nokia messaging. For business users, there’s also the option of Mail for Exchange. If that isn’t enough, you’ll also find a quick setup wizard for Ovi Mail for users either new to email or who want a different account for their mobile messaging. As you’d expect, there’s also access to Ovi Music and the Ovi Store so you can fill your device with fresh content on a daily basis. The two-tone colour scheme comes in both bold and restrained flavours.


The Nokia C5-03 will be available worldwide by the end of the year for around 170 euro (237 USD) before taxes and subsidies. It's odd that Nokia launches another Symbian^1 device, when it has already got Symbian ^3 up and running on three other phones, especially the Nokia C6-01, which is quite close to the C5-03 specs-wise. Also Nokia made complicated its model numbering scheme like this latest Nokia C5-03.

Binatone Launches Home Surf Touch Android 1.6 Tablet

           Binatone has launched an affordable Android tablet named Home Surf Touch Tablet. This running with Android 1.6 and featuring a resistive touchscreen, the 8-inch tablet’s features will not inspire awe, but its price will surely enhance its appeal, at Rs. 8,995. Binatone is a UK based company and now entered the Indian market with a product mean for Indian market. 
Home Surf Touch Tablet is cheaper than most available smartphones but it can’t make calls. However, as a handheld media consumption and web-browsing device, it will probably serve relatively well, if one takes into account it doesn’t support Flash, and, has not revealed its WiFi specifications, which we assume to be 802.11b/g. The company refers to the device as an MID, or mobile internet device.
Calling it “almost as slim as an iPad”, the company is “committed to breaking the barriers of technology reaching the masses” with the device, and bring the high-end to everyone at “affordable prices”.


Other  specifications of the device include 2GB onboard storage (once again we are forced to assume it will feature MicroSD or SD expandability), 128MB RAM, and as the brains behind the device, an ARM 11 667MHz processor. As for battery life, the company said the Home Surf Touch Tablet can “retain its charge for several hours in video, web browsing, and many other applications for daily use.”


Mr. Murthi, EVP Binatone India said, “Binatone plans to invest Rs 50 crores in the next 12 months in technology, product development and marketing. Our products are specifically “Indianised” with special features like “Audio boost”, “Power saver” and “Binatone Zone”, which all have been carefully market researched and implemented to address the specific Indian needs. Binatone is also bringing in low cost 3G handsets by the end of the year to cater to the deployment of newer technologies in India.”  

Videocon Announces Zeus V7500 Android in India

Videocon launched Zeus V7500 Evolve an Android 1.6 smartphone and its Android 2.1 Eclair ready. Eclair upgrade will be applicable from October 2010 onwards. This handset offer you to download up to 70,000 apps via Android marketplace through this device. Its pre-bundled 8GB Micro SD card, 5MP Camera with 24FPS video capture, 
Push Mail Client with G-Mail Server, 3.2" Multi-touch (Capacitive) screen with Motion G Sensor, 1230 mAh x 2 (two) Batteries + Car Charger + Application Guide. Its support Up-to 32 GB expandable memory with 8 GB inbox, 512 MB internal memory, Unlimited SMS and Phonebook entries.


Videocon Zeus V7500 comes with a 3.2 inch multi-touch capacitive screen with motion G sensor, a 5 megapixel camera with MP AF Camera with dedicated Camera key and LED Flash, Video Recording Formats: H.263 and MP4 formats, Video Recording Frame Rates: 24 frames per second.


On the connectivity front the device is well equipped with 3.5G, WiFi, A-GPS and Push Mail Client with G-Mail Server. It further features 1230 mAh x 2 (two) batteries, Car Charger and Application Guide. Videocon V7500 mobile phone gives access to Gmail, Gtalk, YouTube, Facebook, Google Maps, Document to Go, RSS reader, Notepad, Accelerometer, Proximity Sensor and Digital Compass.


Videocon Zeus V7500 support music player with multi format support (AMR, AAC, AAC+, EAAC+, MIDI, MP3, WAV), 3.5 mm Headset Jack, Audio Recorder, Loud Speakers, Video Player with multi format support (H.263, H.264 AVC, MPEG-4 SP). The Java-enabled Videocon Zeus V7500 offers 7 hours of talk time and 17 days of standby time to the users. 



Other feature are 3.5G (HSDPA 7.2MBPS/HSUPA 2MBPS), Quadband 2G: 850/900/1800/1900 with UMTS 2100, WCDMA, Multiple Bluetooth profiles: A2DP, GAP, HFP, HSP, GPS and Geo-Tagging
Wi-Fi, USB 2.0 and PC Suite in handset, POP3 Email Client, Email and Calendar synchronization with exchange server, USB Modem for accessing internet.


The price and availability of Videocon Zeus V7500 has not announced yet. 

Google Android Phone Secret Codes

There're many hidden secret codes on your Android phone that can be used to accomplish certain tasks with more easy way. Those from some advanced to basic codes. Some of them do fairly basic, practical things, while others can be used to perform complete alterations, such as factory resets. Lest start from here:

~The code *#*#4636#*#* shows the following information about your phone and battery:

    * Phone information
    * Battery information
    * Battery history
    * Usage statistics

~The *#*#7780#*#* performs a factory data reset, and will remove the following:

    * Google account settings stored in your phone
    * System and application data and settings
    * Downloaded applications

It will not remove:
    * Current system software and bundled applications
    * SD card files e.g. photos, music files, etc.

This one asks for a confirmation, so if you do get a chance to change your mind.

~This *2767*3855# code is used for factory format, and will remove all files and settings including the internal memory storage. It will also reinstall the firmware. Don’t try this one unless you’re sure.

PS: Once you give this code, there is no way to cancel the operation unless you remove the battery from the phone, and even then, you run the risk of bricking your phone.

~This *#*#34971539#*#* code is used to get information about the camera. It shows following 4 menus:
    * Update camera firmware in image (Don’t try this option)
    * Update camera firmware in SD card
    * Get camera firmware version
    * Get firmware update count

WARNING: Never use the first option otherwise your phone camera may stop working, and there is really no reason to update the camera firmware anyway.

~This  *#*#7594#*#* code will change the “End Call / Power” button action on your phone. By default, if you long press the button, it shows a screen asking you to select any option from Silent mode, Airplane mode and Power off.

You can change this action using this code. You can enable direct power off on this button so you don’t need to waste your time in selecting the option.

~This  *#*#273283*255*663282*#*#* code opens a File copy screen where you can backup your media files e.g. Images, Sound, Video and Voice memo.

~This  *#*#197328640#*#* code can be used to enter into Service mode. You can run various tests and change settings in the service mode.

~WLAN, GPS and Bluetooth Test Codes:

*#*#232339#*#* OR *#*#526#*#* OR *#*#528#*#* – WLAN test (Use “Menu” button to start various tests)

*#*#232338#*#* – Shows WiFi MAC address

*#*#1472365#*#* – GPS test

*#*#1575#*#* – Another GPS test

*#*#232331#*#* – Bluetooth test

*#*#232337#*# – Shows Bluetooth device address

~This *#*#8255#*#* code can be used to launch GTalk Service Monitor.
~Codes to launch various Factory Tests:

*#*#0283#*#* – Packet Loopback

*#*#0*#*#* – LCD test

*#*#0673#*#* OR *#*#0289#*#* – Melody test

*#*#0842#*#* – Device test (Vibration test and BackLight test)

*#*#2663#*#* – Touch screen version

*#*#2664#*#* – Touch screen test

*#*#0588#*#* – Proximity sensor test

*#*#3264#*#* – RAM version


~Codes to get Firmware version information:

*#*#4986*2650468#*#* – PDA, Phone, H/W, RFCallDate

*#*#1234#*#* – PDA and Phone

*#*#1111#*#* – FTA SW Version

*#*#2222#*#* – FTA HW Version

*#*#44336#*#* - PDA, Phone, CSC, Build Time, Changelist number

You should be careful when using some of these codes. Once you apply them, they can not be undone. For exp restore factory settings. 

Spice Launched Android Mi-300 smartphone Mi-410 and Mi-700 Tablets

"Connected Spice Life" is the new banner by Spice Mobile to launch Android-based smartphones are mainly targeted at upcoming 3G mobile market in India. The Mi-300 Spice phone comes 3.5G ready and offers a 3.2 inch HVGA capacitive touchscreen display. Powered by the Qualcomm MSM7227 chipset, Spice Mi-300 smartphone packs a 5 megapixel camera.

The other key features of Spice Mi-300 include support for GPS (with A-GPS), Wi-Fi, Google Mobile Services, accelerometer and a proximity sensor. It is priced at Rs. 9,990 in the Indian market. Introductory price of this device is set to be Rs. 9900 and then it will be available at all leading stores at a price of Rs. 16,999.
The phone includes the support for WiFI, 3G, Bluetooth v2.0, GPS with AGPS support, multi format Audio/Video player (HD), FM Radio and 5MP camera. The video camera records at 30fps WVGA (MP4, H.263) and 15fps WVGA (H.264). While the video playback is with the default resolution 480 x 320px.
Another impressive feature is Push Mail which is a need of the day. Internal Memory of  Phone is 156MB however it is expandable upto 32 GB using microSD card.

Spice also launched a HD mini-tablet Spice Mi-410 that sports a 4.1 inch HVGA screen. The Android-based Mi-410 supports Wi-Fi, 3G and will be powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255 processor. This mini-tablet device is slated to be launched in the Q4 and the pricing will be announced at the time of launch.

Another device in this series is Spice Mi-700 mobile Internet tablet device that boasts of a 7 inch HVGA screen. This Android touchscreen tablet comes with somewhat similar specs as that of Spice Mi-400 mini-tablet. The key features of Spice Mi-700 Internet tablet device include a hot-swappable memory card slot, dual cameras and Qualcomm MSM7227 chipset. Spice Mi-700 tablet is also slated to be launched in the Q4 along with Mi-410.

Android market in India is growing at a very fast and the handsets like Xperia X10, Galaxy S i9000 or HTC Desire seems to be appealing a lot to the customers even if their prices are above 25k mark. Spice Mi-300 a handset having similar characteristics at a price of Rs. 16,000 will surely rock the market.

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