OmniVision announced this week two new smartphone camera chips: OV16820 and OV16825, that support up to 16 megapixels and are able to do video capture at a 4k resolution. Also known as quad full HD, this capture is supported with 60 fps option on these sensors.The point and shoot abilities ...

OmniVision on Tuesday announced the OV16820 and OV16825 smartphone camera chips. The two sensors support up to 16-megapixels and can capture video at a 4k resolution, known as Quad Full High Definition (QFHD), at 60 frames per second. “It was an industry-wide assumption that smartphones would cut into DSC/DVC sales; ...

One of the most popular home screen replacements for Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich devices, Nova Launcher has just been updated with new features and improvements.Although the application was initially launched with scrollable dock for both Android tablets and phones, the latest update comes with ... (read more)

Samsung’s new Galaxy S III smartphone will arrive on shelves in Canada as well in the near future, and some more info on the matter has just emerged. Apparently, the company’s Canadian support website shows a certain SGH-T999V handset, which is expected to become one of the various ...

Even though earlier this month Samsung confirmed plans to launch its third-generation Galaxy S smartphone in the United States, the company only vaguely hinted to a “summer” release.Obviously, summer could mean that the Galaxy S III is ready to hit shelves as early as June, but we don’t have any ...

HTC already launched its entire One series of smartphones in Europe, but some of the devices have yet to make their debut in some regions.Canadian customers can purchase the HTC One X via Rogers, but two additional One series smartphone are expected to hit shelves in the country.It appears that ...

LG Optimus Elite is the fourth eco-friendly handset launched by Sprint in the last two year. The first “green” handset released by the carrier was the LG Remarq, followed by LG Rumor Reflex and LG Viper 4G LTE.The Optimus Elite is expected to arrive in Titan Silver and White on ...

Google Currents, an Android application that allows users to read online magazines and other similar content, has received a major update.As the name suggests, Currents has been developed by Google and launched in Google Play store, formerly known as Android Market, in December, 2011.Howev... (read more)

Adobe has just announced the immediate availability of its latest Reader application for Android. It appears that this a major update that brings several new important features, as well as some improvements.Firstly, the users will now be able to add free-hand annotations. Simply use the new “Freehand&rdquo... (read more)

Microsoft products fit into two different life cycle stages — mainstream support and extended support. With mainstream support, users receive free security updates, stability improvements, bug fixes and occasional new features. In the extended support phase, security updates are available for free but other fixes require paid support. Microsoft reminded ...

Samsung and Japanese operator NTT Docomo have just announced they have teamed up to offer the carrier’s customers the Galaxy Note SC-05D Android smartphone.At first glance, this is an LTE version of the standard Samsung Galaxy Note, which is now available in most regions of the world.

Microsoft has just announced the immediate availability of the Windows Phone SDK 7.1.1 Update, which is in fact the final version of the CTP that was launched back in February.Two things make this update very important for Windows Phone developers. Firstly, it offers them the possibility to create appli... (read ...