New Android Phone? Check Out These 14 Essential Hints and Tips

If you’ve just purchased an Android phone, congratulations. By going Android, you’ve opted for raw functionality over simplicity, for customization over absolute user-friendliness. Android is a powerful platform, but only for those who take full advantage of all its tricks.

To help get you started, here’s a guide to tricking out your Android phone, whether you just bought a Samsung Galaxy S 4, HTC One or a budget Android handset from your local prepaid carrier:

1. Get Some Widgets, Organize Your Home Screen

Widgets are an easy to way to put information and quick commands front-and-center on your phone. Here’s my most recent list of favorites, and here’s another list for good measure. On most newer phones, you can add widgets by going to the main app launcher, then swiping over to the widgets section. Some phones let you add widgets by holding your finger down on a blank part of the home screen.

Once you’ve got a solid collection, try to organize them in a logical way. For example, my main screen has just the weather, favorite apps and a fast way to reach my wife (more on that next). Then I have one screen for quick actions like note-taking, bookmarks and navigation shortcuts, one for news and information and another for phone settings.

2. Give Yourself a Spouse/Significant Other/BFF Button

I want to give special attention to Android’s built-in 1-by-1 Contact widget (or the “wife button,” as I call it), which serves as a command center for talking to that special someone in your life. Add it to your home screen, and with two taps you’ll be able to call, send a text message or write an e-mail. (Update: Some HTC phones, such as the HTC One, only include a 4-by-4 Contact widget. But there is another way: Press and hold down on your home screen, and you should see a drop-down list with “Widgets” as the default option. Change this to “Shortcuts,” then select “Person,” and select the contact you want to add.)

3. Set Up Google Play to Stream Your Music Collection

Just because your music collections is in iTunes doesn’t mean you can’t have your songs on Android. To bring music songs over from iTunes, you could use an app likeDoubleTwist, but I prefer streaming my music from Google Play, freeing up space on the phone for more photos, videos and apps.

Just install the Music Manager software on your computer, and tell it where your music library is located. The software will match your collection to Google’s own library for free (similar to iTunes Match), and will upload any songs it can’t match. Then, you can use theGoogle Play Music app for Android to play your songs. The app can also download albums and playlists for offline listening.

3. Use the Google Play Website to Install Apps Remotely

The next time you find a good Android app suggestion on the web (here are 25 of them), don’t bother taking out your phone to download them. As long as you have visited Google Play on your phone before, and have connected your Google account, you can remotely install apps through the Google Play website. Just click the blue “Install” or “Buy” button on any app page, then select your device from the drop-down list. The app should appear on your phone shortly thereafter.

4. Set Your Apps to Update Automatically

Keeping your apps up to date on other platforms can be a hassle, but on Android, you can set apps to update automatically. Just go to the Google Play app, hit your menu button, and go to Settings, then check the box for “Auto-update apps.” You may also want to check the “Update over Wi-Fi only” box to avoid going over your cellular data cap. Keep in mind that if an app changes its privacy permissions, you’ll still have to update it manually.

5. Get a Gesture Keyboard

On Android, you are not bound to the software keyboard that comes with your phone. If you aren’t using a gesture keyboard, like Swype or SwiftKey Flow, you’re missing out. Check out this video of how gesture typing works, then spend a solid week or two giving it a try. Once you get used to it, you’ll never want to go back.

You’ve got a few options for gesture typing on Android. It’s possible that your phone may have a gesture keyboard included, but the quality of these versions can vary. Your best options are to buy SwiftKey ($4, or free trial) and enable Flow after installation, or buy Swype ($1, orfree trial). Both apps will walk you through the setup process when you open them for the first time.

6. Set Up Google Now

Google Now is a virtual assistant built into newer Android phones. It attempts to provide information automatically based on where your are, what you search for and other information. For example, if you’re at a train station, it will alert you to when the next train arrives. And once it figures out where you work and live (based on the phone’s location), it can warn you about traffic on your commute. It can also hook into Gmail to provide information on flights, track inbound packages and remind you of upcoming events.

To enable Google Now, open up the Google Search app and go into settings. Flip on the switch for “Google Now” to on. You can also tap the the Google Now line in settings for more options, allowing you to fine-tune the types of information that show up.

7. Download Chrome (If You Don’t Have It)

Even though Chrome is technically the default browser for Android, some phone makers have deluded themselves into thinking their own browsers are better. Don’t believe it. Chrome is fast and simple, and if you use Chrome on your computer, the mobile app will automatically keep your bookmarks in sync.

If your phone doesn’t come with Chrome, pick it up from the Google Play store. Occasionally, you’ll see a prompt to choose which browser to use (for instance, when opening a link through Twitter). Whenver this happens, select Chrome and hit “Always,” and you’ll never have to deal with an inferior browser again.

8. Get Text Messages on Your Computer

On Android, several third-party apps will allow you to read and respond to text messages from your computer or tablet, using your existing phone number. I rounded up a few of them in an older post, but my favorite is MightyText. Just install the app on your phone, then follow the instructions on MightyText’s website to access your text messages on your desktop browser or your tablet.

9. Get Comfortable with “Share”

In certain apps, you might notice an icon resembling a “V” or a “<” character, sometimes with arrows pointing outward. This is the Share button, and it’s designed to let any two apps on your phone communicate with each other.

For instance, the Share button will let send interesting web links directly to your social networking app of choice. If you’ve written something in text editor, the Share button will let you send those notes by e-mail or save them to Dropbox. If you have a read-it-later app like Pocket, the Share button lets you save articles without ever leaving the app you’re in. Get comfortable with the Share button and you’ll save yourself lots of time.

10. Download Maps for Offline Use

Internet connections fail. Mobile networks get congested. But you don’t want that to happen when you’re relying on GPS navigation for directions. Go into Maps on your phone, hit the menu button, and select “Make available offline.” Pinch or zoom to select the map area you want to download, then press “Done.” You should store a map for where you live, and store some more before you travel. Even if you don’t have a data connection, you’ll be able to see your GPS location marker in Google Maps, so this trick is especially helpful for navigating a foreign country without a data plan.

11. Connect to a PC for Fast Photo Transfers

One nice thing about Android is that you’re not locked into a program like iTunes for moving files on and off the phone. On the downside, transferring photos or other files requires just a little more know-how.

After plugging your phone into a PC’s USB port, look for it in your computer’s file browser. You’ll likely see a folder called “Internal Storage.” Click on that, then look for the folder called “DCIM.” You’ll find all your photos in here, possibly in another folder called “Camera” or something similar. Mac users, note that you’ll need extra Android File Transfer software to make this work.

Alternatively, when you plug in the phone, look for a notification on your phone that says you’re connected by USB. Tap on this notification, and select the option to connect as Camera (or PTP). This is a good option for Mac users who just want to get to their photos, rather than the entire Android file system.

12. Back Up Photos Automatically

Android offers a few ways to automatically save your photos online, ensuring that you’ll still have a copy even if you lose your phone. The easiest way is through Google+ (don’t worry, it won’t share your photos unless you decide to do so later): Open the app, go into Settings, then tap “Instant Upload.” Flip the switch at the top of the screen, then adjust the settings below. Setting the storage size to Standard will allow unlimited uploads.  You may also want to only allow uploads while connected to Wi-Fi, and only when the phone is plugged in.

If you’d rather not use Google+, Dropbox and SugarSync can automatically back up your photos as well, but with limited storage.

13. Get an App for Remote Find and Wipe

Unfortunately, Android doesn’t include a “find my phone” feature out of the box. To keep your phone secure in case it gets lost or stolen, you’ll need to download a third-party app.

Android Lost isn’t pretty, but it’s free, and offers lots of remote control options for your phone. For instance, you can display a message asking whomever’s got your phone to bring it back, or set a lock screen code. Another option is Cerberus. It’s a cleaner app and lets you locate your phone on a map, but it carries a one-time fee after a one-week trial period.

14.Take Advantage of Refunds

Any time you pay for an Android app, you have 15 minutes to try it out and get your money back if you’re not satisfied. That’s not a lot of time, but it’s enough to poke around the app and make sure it suits your needs. Being able to get a refund is especially useful if you’re looking for something specific, and the app’s description doesn’t tell you exactly what you need to know. It’s also a lifesaver if the app doesn’t work with your phone for any reason.

To get the refund, just go back to the app’s page in Google Play. As long as you bought the app within 15 minutes, you’ll see a “refund” button. The app will uninstall, and you’ll get your money back.

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Microsoft Mulls a Smartwatch; Here Are the Company’s Strengths and Weaknesses

Jared Newman / Microsoft / TIME Tech Illustration

If smartwatches become the next big thing in tech, Microsoft apparently doesn’t want to be left out.
Citing supply-chain executives, the Wall Street Journal reports that Microsoft is working on designs for a touch-enabled watch. Microsoft reportedly asked suppliers in Asia to ship components for a potential device earlier this year. Still, it’s unclear if Microsoft will actually go ahead with the product.
In lieu of any hard details, all we can do is think about the advantages Microsoft would have, and the hurdles it would face, if it wants to bring a smartwatch to market.
Here are some strengths that come to mind, based on what we already know about Windows Phone:
Modern Style Is Watch-Friendly
The tile-based design of Windows Phone and Windows 8 seems tailor-made for a smartwatch. Users could set up a Live Tile or two that would show weather, time or other basic information. More tiles could fill the screen as notifications roll in.
Some Third-Party Apps Are Ready Already
One of the neatest features of Windows Phone is the way it lets you control third-party apps by voice. For instance, you can ask your tip-calculator app to crunch some numbers, or tell the Toggle app to control various phone settings. These types of commands would translate beautifully to a smartwatch, where touchscreen controls aren’t as feasible. Neither iOS nor Android support this level of voice commands for third-party apps, so Microsoft is ahead of the pack.
No Fragmentation Here
Compared with Google’s Android, Microsoft has tighter control over the software that goes onto Windows Phones. That means the company could guarantee a consistent smartwatch experience, whether your Windows Phone was made by HTC, Samsung or Nokia. You can’t say the same for Android, especially considering Samsung has plans to build its own smartwatch.
Digital-Wallet Building Blocks
Although adoption is slow-going, Microsoft’s Wallet for Windows Phone provides a way to pay with credit or debit by tapping your phone, and to store loyalty cards that can be scanned by bar code. This type of functionality could really take off on a smartwatch, as it would let you pay for stuff without ever reaching into your pockets. Microsoft already has the pieces in place.
And for weaknesses:
No Virtual Assistant to Speak of
Microsoft is behind Google Now and Apple’s Siri for virtual assistant-type services. Sure, you can search by voice on a Windows Phone, and you can dictate a note or a text message, but you can’t set alarms, schedule appointments or create an entire e-mail with voice only, as you can with Siri. Windows Phone also isn’t as proactive as Google Now, which can tell you about traffic on your next commute, or feed you information about upcoming trips. Virtual assistants would likely be at the heart of any smartwatch efforts from Apple and Google, so Microsoft will have to build out its own service if it wants to keep up.
Limited Hardware Experience
With its Surface RT and Surface Pro tablets, Microsoft has at least shown that it can make interesting hardware on its own. What isn’t clear, however, is whether Microsoft can lead the way on bringing entirely new technologies to market. If smartwatches become a big hit, it’ll likely be thanks to curved displays, which would allow for much slicker designs than the current crop of watches. Apple is reportedly eyeing curved displays for its own watches, and if history’s any indication, the company could prepay for the technology to guarantee a healthy supply at low prices. Samsung has its own curved-display tech in the making. Would Microsoft be willing to place a big bet on similar technology for a smartwatch of its own?
The Windows Phone App Problem
Windows Phone only makes up a small fraction of the market, especially in the U.S. where it accounts for about 3% of smartphones sold. As a result, app makers have been slower to support the platform, or have avoided it entirely. A smartwatch from Microsoft would run into the same issues; it’s possible that the latest and greatest apps would go to Apple’s platform and to Android first.
Keep in mind that it’s still early days for the smartwatch market, and the major tech players aren’t exactly rushing to get products out. Microsoft could bring some killer features and concepts to the smartwatch craze, but it also has some work to do.

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Logitech’s New Harmony Remotes: One’s a Deluxe Model, and One’s Your Phone

Logitech's new Harmony Ultimate

In January, Logitech announced that it’s trying to sell off its division that makes Harmony universal remotes. But it’s going out with a bang: the company has announced its highest-end Harmony model to date, plus one aimed at people who don’t realize that they need a universal remote at all.
The top-of-the-line model is the Harmony Ultimate, a $350 unit with a 2.4″ color touchscreen along with tactile buttons for standard actions such as changing channels and adjusting the volume. As with all Harmonies, you set it up by telling it what devices you’ve got in your living room — it knows 225,000 of them by name. (This initialization process can now be performed without a PC.) You can set up multiple-device sequences of actions, so that, for instance, one command switches your TV to the right input for your Blu-ray player and starts a movie playing.

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Unlike most Harmonies, the Ultimate comes with a little box called the Harmony Hub, which serves as a middleman between the remote and your living-room gear. The Hub communicates with the remote via RF wireless; unlike infrared, it doesn’t require a clear line of site to work, and can sit inside a closed entertainment center. It talks to most consumer-electronics boxes using infrared, but (in a new feature) can also control the PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 360 via Bluetooth.
Oh, and the Ultimate can control Philips’ Wi-Fi-enabled Hue lightbulbs, letting you dim the lights when you watch a movie. It’s the first time that a Harmony remote has dabbled in home automation, although the company says that more such features might be on the way.
The Ultimate also lets you download iPhone and Android apps that let your phone serve as a remote with features similar to the Ultimate itself. But if that sounds exciting, you might be better off with the Harmony Smart Control, a $129.99 product based the concept of BYOR — bring your own remote. That’s because with it, the app is your primary remote.

Logitech

Like the Ultimate, Smart Control comes with the Harmony Hub and uses it as a bridge between the phone and your devices. Oddly enough, it also includes a conventional remote — a good-looking but basic model, without a touchscreen or other fancy features. Logitech isn’t trying to market this Harmony product to remote junkies, though; it wants people to think of it as a smartphone accessory. It doesn’t even mention or show the physical remote on the front of the Smart Control box.
So why include it at all? The company thinks, logically, that even if your phone is your remote,  a physical remote is sometimes handy as a backup — for instance, how do you mute your TV if you’re trying to answer the phone at the same time? So it includes the remote as a bonus, not unlike the prize in a box of Cracker Jack.
The Harmony Remote will go on sale this month; the Smart Control is due in May.

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Toshiba’s New KIRAbook Is an Ultra-Ultrabook

 

One of the things I like about Intel‘s Ultrabook concept is that it’s surprisingly elastic. As long as a PC maker builds a laptop that’s relatively thin, relatively light and relatively fast-booting, it has wiggle room to go off in its own direction.
With the KIRAbook, which was announced today — I got a sneak peek in person last week — Toshiba has moved aggressively upscale. The company’s been making Ultrabooks all along, but this is by far its highest-end model to date. Actually, it may be the highest-end Ultrabook anyone’s made: even its cheapest version is $1599.99, a hefty starting pricetag for any computer, and $700 more than the cheapest MacBook Air.
Then again, Toshiba hasn’t stinted on the specs and industrial design. The KIRAbook’s most impressive feature is its 13.3″ displasy, with 2560-by-1440 resolution and 221 pixels-per-inch. It’s in the same league as Apple‘s Retina-display MacBook Pros and Google‘s ChromeBook Pixel; a resolution that high is something new for Ultrabooks and for Windows notebooks in general. Even Apple’s MacBook Air, from which the KIRAbook, like all Ultrabooks, draws inspiration, doesn’t have it.
Toshiba says that it color-calibrates every KIRAbook by hand before it leaves the factory, then stores those settings at the BIOS level so they can’t be accidentally erased. One downside to the display, as reported by PCWorld’s Michael Brown: the system supports video output to an external screen at a relatively low maximum of 1920-by-1080 resolution via HDMI.
In person, the KIRAbook doesn’t look quite as much like a MacBook clone as it does in the photograph above, though it’s certainly reminiscent of Apple’s design, down to the wedge shape. It’s made of AZ91 magnesium, not aluminum (Toshiba says it’s twice as strong) and at 2.6 pounds, it’s lighter than the Air. From what I saw, the build quality looked impeccably premium.
The trimmings are upscale, too: the machine ships with full versions of Photoshop Elements and Premiere Elements, two years’ worth of Norton security services and a two-year warranty with 24/7 phone support based in the U.S.
The $1599.99 KIRAbook has an Intel Core i7 processor but doesn’t have a touchscreen; a $1799.99 version adds touch; and the $1999.99 one uses a zippier Core i7 chip. All run Windows 8, of course, and have 256GB of solid-state storage. They’ll be available at Microsoft Store locations — which are by far the best places to see the nicest Windows computers in person — but will otherwise be sold mostly online, where there’s more space for Windows machines which aspire to greatness rather than a particular price point.
When Toshiba showed me the KIRAbook, the first thing I was struck by was that this new computer had a new name. Generally speaking, the company likes to stick with product lines it’s had since the 1990s: Satellite, Tecra, Portege. It’s not officially saying whether we might see other KIRAbook PCs — but it’s already talking about KIRA as a brand and using the plural when speaking of the products that it will include, so it sounds like it hopes the nameplate is here to stay.

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Wow, Android & iOS ahold 92% Smartphone Market World

 
Galaxy S III & iPhone 5 (ist)
 
Jakarta, - Android and iOS operating system from Apple is being very dominant. No half-hearted, the two OS is controlled 92% world smartphone industry in the fourth quarter of 2012.

That data released by research firm Strategy Analytics. According to their records, as many as 217 million smartphones shipped in the fourth quarter of 2012. Well, 92% of which use Android or iOS.

Android dominates with 70% market share. The iOS has 22% market share. So the space left for other OS only 7.9%.

Overall in 2012, a total of 700 million units of smartphones shipped. Rising from 490 million in 2011.

"Nearly half a billion Android smartphones shipped in total during the year 2012. Clearly Android is the leader in terms of sales volume in the smartphone industry today," said Neil Mawston, executive director at Strategy Analytics

Strategy Analytics assess the current smartphone market is only focused on Android and iOS. Similarly, as quoted from Information Week, Tuesday (01/29/2013)

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Screen Andromax Thin U Claimed Unlike the iPhone 5

 
Andro Max U (webite smartfren)
 
Jakarta - Smartfren recently launched Andromax U, affordable Android phone that is claimed quality. Even from the side of the screen he says little different with the iPhone 5.

Andromax U using the screen-resolution 4.5-inch 540 X 960 pixels with 256 ppi density. The screen also comes with a feature they call One Glass Solution, this function can make the phone more responsive.

When tested at the launch, at the Qi Dine, Jakarta, Thursday (31/01/2013), the screen is quite bright Andromax U. It could even be said to be the best in the range of phones for USD 1.6 million.

"Let's see, the screen is quite nice and responsive, the same as the iPhone 5. Difference ppi only smaller amounts," claims Fernando Uffie, Smartphone Division Head Smartfren.

Andromax Smartfren U is the latest smartphone aimed at new Android users. This phone will be marketed to strengthen the previous series, Andromax I, but with a slightly different market segmentation.

"This (Andromax U-red) are slightly above Andromax I, so segmenya is a little different," added Fernando.

Andromax U is an Android dual-on GSM CDMA MSM8625 Snapdragon chip powered by a dual core 1.2 GHz processor, 768 MB RAM, GPU Andreno 203, 8 MP rear kameran, and battery capacity of 1800 mAh. Specifications for the lucrative mobile phone worth USD 1.6 million.

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Tablet BlackBerry 10 Ready 'Shake' iPad & Android

 
BlackBerry PlayBook (ash / inet)
 New York - The seriousness BlackBerry to address concerns not only affirmed in the smartphone segment. Pasat any tablet PC will soon get a new player who has been carrying the BlackBerry OS 10.
As stated Frank Boulben, Chief Marketing Officer BlackBerry, BlackBerry 10 not only expansion will be done in the handheld device industry. Yet it is also a tablet PC that is now flourishing.
To be sure, the old BlackBerry tablet - the PlayBook - certainly going to get an upgrade BlackBerry 10. Like what the mechanism is still not opened any further, at least it will be done in 2013.
As for new products, Boulben also implies a very high probability. Moreover, if the only hope of the PlayBook is currently available seems to be hard to shake the dominance of a row of Android tablets and the iPad.
As a result, new tablet PC that is running BlackBerry 10 reasonably expected to strengthen its presence in the BlackBerry market segment.
"For now we are still the focus with the launch of BlackBerry 10 and the two products initially. So tablet BlackBerry 10 will have to wait," said Boulben, the interview sessions were also attended detikINET limited on the sidelines of the launch of the BlackBerry 10 in New York, United States.
"Definitely, we will present you with new devices, such as cell phones and other products tablet PC of course," he continued.
BlackBerry - which has left a name of Research In Motion (RIM) - is drafting their product portfolio. Canadian vendor promises will soon enliven the market with BlackBerry devices gelontoran 10.
"The launch of BlackBerry Z10 and Q10 is not the end. This is only the beginning," insisted Boulben.
In an event held at Pier 36, Lower East Side, New York, United States of America, the BlackBerry has previously insisted that they are not depleted. Action 'meditation' to prepare them beforehand because innovation within the BlackBerry 10.
"Innovation always wonder RIM," said CEO Thorsten Heins BlackBerry.
"BlackBerry 10 has focused on the content and applications. Included for business user experience, unlike any you've seen before," he insisted.

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Let's Move On To The Tiny Smart, the Samsung GALAXY SIII Mini

 
Jakarta - Smartphone petite but allows users to do many things at once. That's the phrase that best sums up the Samsung GALAXY SIII Mini. Now is the right time for you to move on from the old gadget and find new satisfaction in the Samsung GALAXY SIII Mini.
Smart features embedded in it allows you to do things easily. Moreover, the Samsung GALAXY SIII Mini is equipped with the latest Android OS 4.1 aka Jelly Bean that offers fast and smooth graphics and a variety of improvements in the system.
One of the security features embedded in this gadget is the Direct Call. When you are SMS's and all of a sudden want to continue the conversation over the phone, just lift Samsung GALAXY SIII Mini to your ear. Call Direct will make calls to contacts that you are headed in the SMS earlier. If you used to have to fight with Logs and Contacts, Call Direct lets you call in just one quick and easy step.
Narcissistic love the photos with my friends? 'll Often experience this. Of the 10 images, no single photograph in which the expression of all people as good. Each one so do not feel satisfied. Samsung GALAXY SIII Mini understanding of this problem and offers a perfect solution to get the best picture with narcissistic features Best Shot. You can choose the best pose of each person to use this feature.
 



















 Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini
Similar to its predecessor, the Samsung GALAXY SIII Mini also features Smart Stay. This feature knows when you stare at the phone and it will maintain the brightness of the screen as long as you do not turn away.
Application of natural language recognition and latest from Samsung, S Voice lets you use your voice to unlock Samsung GALAXY SIII Mini customized with a simple command. You can use the S Voice to play your favorite songs, change the volume, set schedules or automatically activate the camera and start shooting.
Other security features of the Samsung GALAXY SIII Mini is a Pop Up Play. With this feature, you can watch the video while SMS's. Simply tap the icon Pop Up Play in the lower right corner of the video is playing, the video window will shrink and appear on the front page. You can read and write important messages, but the video is enjoyable keep going.
Your enjoyment of watching videos and other multimedia content to be more brilliant with the support of the Super AMOLED screen measuring 4 inches with a depth of 16 M colors and a resolution of 480x800 (WVGA).For business 'brain', the Samsung GALAXY SIII Mini equipped with 1 GHz Processor Dual Core Cortex-A9 CPU and 1 GB RAM. 8 GB internal memory and can be expanded with microSD up to 32 GB.
Samsung GALAXY SIII Mini design an ergonomic and minimalist makes it very comfortable in the hand. Color choices Pebble Blue and White Marble further accentuate the beauty of the design of the Galaxy S III Mini. This is the phone that will be a leader for the 2013 smartphone trend among young people.
Interested move on to the Samsung GALAXY SIII Mini? Come immediately visit the Samsung Experience Store nearest you. Click here or follow @ Samsung_ID to know the latest promotions from the Galaxy S III Mini.Think Big, Think Mini.

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Lenovo Want Acquisition Lenovo Manufacturer BlackBerry

 
BlackBerry 10 Dev Alpha B (fyk / inet)
Jakarta - Name Lenovo may have been more popular in the computer industry rather than the phone. But their ambitions in the handheld device seems not kidding. Lenovo boss even said to be considering buying Research In Motion, the BlackBerry pembesut.

Lenovo itself is now touted as the second largest PC vendor in the world. And they need a 'weapon' to get better through the mobile device market.

As reported by Bloomberg, during the World Economic Forum, Lenovo CFO Wong Wai Sun stated that the company is considering various possibilities to create a vendor from China so that more 'talk' in the mobile business.

"We rocked all the opportunities - (including acquisition) RIM and others," said Wai Sun

"We have no doubt that there are opportunities that come and can benefit us and our shareholders," he continued.

Yes, this strategic move is still 'raw'. But of course quite interesting if ultimately Lenovo and RIM - which has different business foundation (PC and mobile) - united.

Wai Sun pointed out, Lenovo now has a dedicated team working to calculate a variety of acquisition options. The team is also said to have been talking to RIM about possible acquisitions or other strategic business combination.

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