Voice Control not only allows you to control but it also remembers your voice to load your profile. Once you login from your profile, it also remembers what you were doing last time. Motion Gestures of the Xbox One use Kinect to help you perform different actions such as; Go to Start, start a game, minimize the game, etc. Quick Switching allows the user to switch quickly between apps, music, games & movies in just an instant. Not just that but you can also do two things at once by using the Windows 8 Snap features, now on Xbox One.

The Xbox One uses the power of cloud computing to achieve all this. There is a lot more that Xbox One can do, than what I have mentioned, so have a look at the brief launch even video below:

via: Xbox

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Galaxy S4 Active does have a few design changes such as the addition of the new colored body part but the basic design is same as the Galaxy S4. Also we do have new physical button at bottom of the device. As far as hardware is concerned, the device has the same Quad Core Snapdragon 600 processor and the 1080p display. From what we see, the only thing downgraded on the S4 Active is the 8MP camera instead of 16MP. You can read more in the leaked image below:

via: PocketNow

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• Windows 8 Pro
• Intel® Atom™Z2760
• 8″ WXGA Multi-Touch LCD
• 2 GB Memory
• eMMC64GB
• Intel® Graphics Media Accelerator 3650
• 802.11 b/g/n & BT
• 2M FHD STD
• BT4.0
• Micro HDMI
• Micro-USB 2.0 port
• 1 Year Carry In Warranty

For now, the WXGA resolution does not support Windows RT apps snapping but hopefully this would be fixed with Windows 8 Blue update. Acer claims Acer Iconia W3 to be a true PC companion. This is mainly due to the fact that it could sync with your Laptop easily through the Windows 8 cloud storage option. Usually Windows 8 Pro does not come with Microsoft Office but Acer claims that the tablet would come with Office. Acer also claims that the Iconia W3 tab would have a battery life of around 8 hours. You can read more about it on the Acer’s Official Page.

via: Microsoft News

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This 18 minute documentary “Connecting” is about the future of Interaction Design and User Experience from some of the industry’s thought leaders.

My Thought’s on Interaction Design

As a technologist, interaction design & user experience has always fascinated me. I see a lot more humans interacting with technologies in the next 6 to 8 years. Although the trends would differ in developed and developing economies. Since developing economies have a lot of other things to worry about, developed economies would have more trend towards interactive tech.

Cloud computing would play a major role in uniting our experiences among different devices i.e. Computers, Tablets & Smartphones. Interaction among devices is a very basic form of interactive technologies. We would see much more evolved forms of interactive tech, such as your room knowing when to turn the lights ON or OFF. Your television being so intelligent that it would learn your choice and act accordingly. Your refrigerator being able to keep track of how much food is left and warning you before you run out of vegetables, fruits or etc. The house security system could be intelligent enough to plan out what to do in case of emergencies. We could see house cleaning robots, small enough to hide under your furniture and come out to clean once everybody has left the home. After Hybrid Cars, Automated Vehicles are also being worked on. You could possibly own a car that could drive you around the city, go for a refuel or park itself.

What do you think about interaction design and user experience? What do you think the future holds for us? Let us know in the comments below.

via: Connecting the Film

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• Prepaid customers can send FB to 7777 to activate this offer. To deactivate, message FB OFF to 7777.
• Postpaid customers have to call 321 to avail this offer

Free Facebook Charges

• Prepaid: After 31st May, users will be charger Rs 4.99/day for using the Unlimited Facebook offer.
• Postpaid: After 31st May, the first month is free and than charges of Rs 150/month are charged to customers.

Read detailed Terms & Conditons on the official Warid website, here.

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• Call other Uth Pack numbers free after first minute @ Rs 5/week
• SMS to any network @ Rs 0.35 per sms
• Surf the internet @ Rs 4.99 per MB

Here is a picture showing the cake cutting ceremony at the launch of “Uth Pack”. You can find the complete PR of the event after the break. You could also visit the official Uth Pack page, here.

Abdul Aziz, President and CEO Ufone along with the senior Management at the cake cutting ceremony at the launch of “Uth Pack”.

Ufone Uth Pack Press Release

Islamabad May 16, 2013: Ufone a leading cellular company in Pakistan on Thursday launched ‘Uth Pack’, which has been tailored specially for the youth. Uth Pack is designed to target the urban youth which is looking for a lot more than just Voice, SMS and Data. The focus of its positioning “On Kar” revolves around the digital at heart and for those who wish to have a redefined cellular service.

Uth Pack is the country’s first youth centric offer which is offering a wholesome product that is far beyond just the basic cellular offerings. The addition of numerous affinity partners offering discounts in more than 250 branded outlets across the country make this the most triumphant brand in the country. The discounts being offered are sure to ignite the lifestyle value for the youth and shall help save ones pocket money with the amazing discounts being offered.

Mr. Salman Wassay, Chief Commercial Officer, Ufone said ‘On Kar’ is a belief of today’s youth which will enable them to shift their life in to top gear. Whatever they do is backed up by energy and self-drive and will help give their best for everything. From enjoying life, living the young at heart fun moments to being socially responsible and extending their helping hand in the society, the ‘On Kar’ belief gives our youngsters a hope and a lot of positive energy.

The launch of Ufone’s Uth package is going to bring to the Pakistani youth an amazing & unmatchable bouquet of offers and surprises, which will delight our youth and offer them a cost effective package that will surely bring a smile on their faces, he said.

While talking about the other attractions related to this package, he highlighted a few affinity partners, where Uth Pack customers will be able to avail discounts, namely: McDonalds, Cinnabon, Dunkin’ Donuts, Crossroads, Tutti Frutti, Accessorize, Crocs, Timberland, Swatch, Dell etc, he further added that these add ons are sure to enthrall our customers.

According to details, the newly launched Uth package offers ‘My pack offer’ which lets the customer call any other Uth pack number free after the first minute for the whole week just for Rs.5. On the other hand, Uth Pack also gives an SMS rate of Rs.0.35/sms to all networks and users can enjoy amazing data rates as low as Rs.4.99/MB.

More stuff on the Facebook page.

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Unboxing

HTC Butterfly comes in a pretty standard HTC packaging. The box slides out with the device lying on the top. You can remove the device to find your phone adapter, micro-USB cable, 3.5mm jack handsfree & manuals underneath it. Unfortunately, the review unit that we got had no handsfree, so we never got a chance to check ‘em out. We have an interesting HTC Butterfly unboxing waiting for you, after the break.

Design & Construction

Although when I first got my hands onto the device, my impression was WOW! but as I used it as my daily driver I did found out a few design glitches.

What made me WOW! for the first time, was the light weight of the device and the slim construction. When held in had, the device does feel solidly built due to its polycarbonate unibody design. Later on what I realized was that the device was too long. I had no problems fitting it into my pocket, but whenever I sat down on a chair, I found the device push hard against my ilium which was really uncomfortable. Another thing that I noticed and you would as well is that the device has a very very reflective display. Well, that was my personal experience where as yours might differ.

HTC Butterfly has a 5.0″ Full HD (1080 x 1920 pixels) Super LCD3 display. Below it are the standard three back, home, recent apps Android touch keys. Above the display is the large 2MP 1080p Wide Angle front-cam and the red phone speaker grill. The back of the device carries the 8MP camera with a LED Flash, besides which is a microphone for noise reduction. Towards the bottom of the phone is the Beats Audio loudspeaker grill with a few logos.

Both sides of the device are pretty much clean with just a red rim. Although the volume rocker keys are on the right of the device.

To protect the device from dust, the microSD card and microSIM slot on top of the device are covered with a rubber cap. Besides them is the power button exactly in the center and a 3.5mm headphone jack to its side. Another rubber cap covers the microUSB port on the bottom center of the device.

Software & UI

Android 4.1 Jellybeans with HTC Sense 4 runs on the device initially. Although an Android 4.2 upgrade is planned for the device which might come with the new HTC Sense 5 & HTC Blinkfeed. For now, the device has a pretty much standard HTC experience. You can have a look at few of the images below. The video of the device in action is after the break.

Camera & Video Recording

HTC Butterfly has a 8MP camera with a LED Flash. It supports all the latest technologies such as simultaneous HD video and image recording, geo-tagging, face and smile detection. In my opinion, the camera on the device has a poor result for a 8MP cam. You could notice in the images that where ever there is too much brightness white color is overexposed. A few sample shots from the HTC Butterfly camera are shown below. A sample video recorded at 1080p from the device is right after the sample shots.

HTC Butterfly Main Features

• 5″ 16M-color 1080p Super LCD3 capacitive touchscreen display with Curved Gorilla Glass 2
• Android OS v4.1.1 Jelly Bean with Sense 4+ UI
• Quad-core 1.5 GHz Krait CPU, 2 GB RAM, Adreno 320 GPU
• 8 MP autofocus camera with LED flash and geo-tagging, 1080p video recording @ 30fps, continuous autofocus and stereo sound
• 2.1 MP front-facing camera, 1080p video recording
• Wi-Fi a/b/g/n, Wi-Fi Direct and DLNA
• GPS with A-GPS, GLONASS
• 16GB of built-in storage and microSD card slot
• Bluetooth v4.0
• NFC
• Active noise cancellation with dedicated mic
• Polycarbonate unibody
• Beats audio enhancements

Conclusion

If you want an Android phone which is good looking, light weight & thin that I won’t stop you from buying a HTC Butterfly. Honestly, HTC Butterfly is almost perfectly designed but the point is that design is not the only thing that you look for in a smartphone. HTC Butterfly lags while performing basic tasks such as closing SMS inbox or casually using the device. It has a bad battery timing on heavy usage and the camera performance is not satisfactory as well. I would least recommend this phone until design is not the only thing that matters to you, in your smartphone.

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Windows Phone has been trying to gain the lost market since its launch. Nokia & HTC have been the two main producers of the Windows Phone devices, while Samsung & Huawei also do produce Windows Phone devices. Nokia partnership has been the best thing that happened to Windows Phone. Nokia Lumia lineup attracted a lot of consumers to Windows Phone due to the distinctive design & experience they provided.

Now, three years later IDC have released there data according to which Windows Phone has officially overthrown Blackberry and is the world’s third most used smartphone OS. Android & iOS combined make 92.3% of the smartphone shipments, which is just remarkable. Here is what the Research Manager with the IDC mobile team, Ramon Llamas had to say:

Windows Phone claiming the third spot is a first and helps validate the direction taken by Microsoft and key partner Nokia,” said Kevin Restivo, senior research analyst with IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Mobile Phone Tracker. “Given the relatively low volume generated, the Windows Phone camp will need to show further gains to solidify its status as an alternative to Android or iOS.

Here is a table that compares the 2013 Q1 shipments of different smartphone OS.

So what do you guys think? Would Windows Phone be your next smartphone or would you still prefer Android/iOS? Let us know in the comments below.

via: WP Central

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HP Split x2 keyboard dock comes with an optional storage drive which expands the already available disk space. Another cool thing about the HP Split x2 is that it has two batteries, one in the tablet while other in the keyboard dock. HP Split x2 keyboard dock also has Beats Audio and trackpad with multiple fingers support. The HP Split x2 would go on sales in the US in August 2013, at a starting price of $799.99. You can read the PR after the break or check out the official HP product page, here.

HP Split x2 Press Release

PALO ALTO, Calif. — HP today announced the HP Split x2, detachable PC that offer the full functionality of a notebook with a removable screen that also is a sleek tablet.

Powered by the Microsoft® Windows® 8 operating systems (OS), this versatile two-in-one device combines power and portability, giving customers the flexibility to create, consume and share content in more places.

HP’s unmatched portfolio of next-generation PCs is designed to enable users to connect with their information on devices that easily adapt to their needs. By releasing the magnetic hinge, users can move elegantly between the two form factors—tablet and notebook PC—all in one device.

The HP Split x2, powered by Microsoft Windows 8, features a 13.3-inch diagonal display and powerful processor and is ideal for work or play.
“Customers want to access and share content anywhere, anytime, on any internet connected device—and they expect those connections to be seamless,” said Ron Coughlin, senior vice president and general manager, Consumer PCs, HP. “The HP Split x2 is next-generation device and the latest example of our continued commitment to evolving the computing experience by providing the flexibility necessary for customers to be productive at home, at the office or on the go.”

The HP Split x2 joins the award-winning HP ENVY x2 as part of HP’s detachable PC portfolio.

HP Split x2

The HP Split x2 is a versatile, two-in-one detachable PC that combines power and portability with the Windows 8 operating system and powerful 3rd generation Intel® Core™ processor family. Consumers can now enjoy a high-performance ultraportable notebook suited for virtually any intensive task, and that doubles as a 13-inch tablet to give unparalleled entertainment capability for playing games, videos and more.

Whether being used as a high-performance notebook or a tablet, the vibrant 13.3-inch diagonal HD touchscreen display makes it easier to view and share content, play games with friends and family, or enjoy high-quality music with HP Connected Music and Beats Audio™, which provides the best-sounding, richest audio experience on a PC.

An optional hard disk in the base expands storage capacity while dual batteries allow users to stay ultramobile.

The HP Split x2 offers an eye-catching design with a soft-touch coating that provides a comfortable hold and shows fewer fingerprints. The HP Split x2 also offers exclusive HP innovations such as a 2-megapixel HP TrueVision Full HD webcam and the HP ClickPad for precise multifinger and gesture navigation.

HP complements its new PCs with a suite of exclusive solutions and services that provide an array of simple and easy-to-access support tools and resources to help customers take full advantage of all the features that HP has to offer. Customers can add to the standard product limited warranty with HP Care Pack services to protect new HP products, and enhance the overall experience with accidental damage protection that helps consumers breathe easier when accidental drops, spills and surges occur.

Pricing and availability

The HP Split x2 is expected to be available in the United States in August with starting price of $799.99.
Additional information about the HP Split x2 is available at www.hp.com/x2 and The Next Bench.

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 To showcase the hard work and effort put in by our young countrymen, Shell Pakistan is arranging a launch event at NUST  in Rawalpindi. Participating teams will hit the track on May 19 and test their cars a day earlier on May 18, 2013 under the supervision of safety and technical experts.

The teams will be given special awards during the launch as a token of recognition and appreciation by Shell Pakistan Limited. Awards will be given to teams who have “built their vehicles around Shell’s high safety standards, have turned innovative ideas into reality and which have kept achieving a sustainable future of energy in mind”.

 “Shell Eco-marathon brings together young and brilliant minds, who will be this country’s future leaders,” said Omar Sheikh, Chairman of Shell companies in Pakistan.

Note: The snaps attached with the post show Pakistani teams from previous Eco-marathons.

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