Tag Archives: Technology

Android Update Upcoming – The Best New Features

Posted on by
Reply

Google has been steadily improving the Android operating system for mobile phones, adding lots of new features with every update. Its latest Android update, dubbed “Ice Cream Sandwich”, is a huge step forward for the company, enhancing the mobile operating system in almost every way possible. This brings to the forefront a complete makeover of the already-robust operating system; it is also filled with fresh features that will be loved by Android fans all around the world.

This Android update brings the version number to 4.0, combining the best of its predecessor’s phone interface and Honeycomb’s tablet GUI. It results in a visually appealing interface that is not only aesthetically pleasing, but is also very practical. It contains smart and useful innovations that will be utilized by next-gen mobile phone models from various manufacturers, including Motorola, Samsung and HTC. Below are five features that make it stand out from the crowded smartphone market.

Android Beam – this is basically the incorporation of near-field communication technology that has been picked up by other phone makers, including BlackBerry. It will let users share content with each other by tapping the back of the phone with another. Users will be able to send web links, YouTube videos, pictures, and other digital content simply by touching others’ phones. This is only applicable to other Android 4.0 users only though.

Face Unlock is one of the most talked about features in this Android update. There are no other smart phones in the market that have this technology. It scans and verifies your face before letting you use your phone. This uses advanced facial recognition technology that is simply not there in other high-end phones, including Apple iPhone 4S. On top of this, Google claims that it is impossible to fool the system with a picture of the owner. Only the actual owner will be able to use his or her phone. It is a technological marvel.

Taking a cue from Microsoft’s Windows Phone, Google has introduced a People App. The company has placed your friends, family and acquaintances at the center of your device. It will keep you informed on what everyone has been up to. It uses social networking websites such as Facebook, LinkedIn and Twitter to grab status updates, work information and photos straight to you. Additionally, it will allow the user to reject any untimed calls.

This Android update also enables re-sizable widgets, letting users embed live content. It will let users check email, listen to music and carry out other tasks without even having to open the related apps. It also helps people save screen space.

Permanent link to this post (436 words, estimated 1:45 mins reading time)

Why Have a ‘Back Up PC’?

Posted on by
Reply

The savvy PC user will always have failsafes and back up systems to prepare for instances where technology fails them. A little paranoia may not be an attractive trait, but it is one nonetheless that can be highly beneficial at times, and like the scouts always say – it is very important to make sure that you ‘ready for anything’.

With PC repair this is no different and you need to be completely ready for situations where you might need to repair your computer. First and foremost this means that you need to have the number of a PC repair company. This is the very minimal step to take, but by having the number of a PC repair company in your phone you can ensure that you are ready to act fast and that it doesn’t matter that you can’t get online in order to find the number of one.

A more advanced step to take however is to have a back up computer. This will be a computer that you use in times of trouble, and you can use this in many ways to help you through times when you need PC repair. Your back up PC might be an old computer you have – so make sure that you don’t throw away any old machines when you buy your new one – they may yet come in handy. Likewise your back up PC might just be a very cheap PC you have bought online or another way – something second hand perhaps. Finally a back up PC might be something you inherit from a friend or relative who no longer needs it.

What this then means is that you have a PC that you can use while your own computer is getting PC repair. While PC repair might be able to fix the problem you are having, it will still take time and in this time you won’t have a computer to use. This is why a back up PC can be very helpful in this situation. Likewise if you have a back up PC you can use it in order to back up information (fittingly). You may have already been using a portable harddrive or a USB stick to back up your information, but by backing it up on another PC you will also be able to access it whenever you need to and that gives you just one more place to keep your information.

Another time to use your back up PC might be for when you are traveling somewhere that your main PC could get damaged in. If you have a small laptop then you can take this on business trips and holidays and not worry too much that your computer might get lost or damaged.

Permanent link to this post (462 words, estimated 1:51 mins reading time)

Five Steps To Video Conferencing

Posted on by
Reply

You have just created an exceptional SIP trunking for your business, and are saving a lot of money buying only the lines that you need to use. Now, you need to set up for Video Conferencing to enhance your company’s ability to serve your customer’s needs the best way possible. Well, this can be done in five easy to follow steps. The first thing that you are going to want to do is make the decision among your HR, management or IT personnel that have an express understanding of your company and understand the technology that you will be using. It will be an incredible help to your company if these same people use your video conferencing in more than just meetings, but in their day-to-day business. This will allow them to maximize their understanding of the system, as well as increase the benefits that it will reap for your business.

The second step in video conferencing requires that you have the proper bandwidth, quality and other performance related issues that are required for video conferencing. These include your scheduling tools, instructions, contacts, equipment, web portal and maintenance. With your SIP trunking devices, you are sure to have what you need for this, but it is always recommended to double check. You need to have a 2MB bandwidth to support your high definition connectivity. With the best resolutions, you can increase the likelihood that your customers will accept this technology as the best way to communicate, increasing sales and satisfaction.

Thirdly, you are going to want to promote your video conferencing system. You have to create an awareness base among your clients, both future and present, in order to encourage them to use this video conferencing. The best way to do this is to have an open invitation to a party that you will be holding, showcasing your video conferencing technology. This will increase the awareness and intrigue much more than a simple email or flyer, as well as give your clients a hands on experience of what they have to look forward to in the future with you.

The fourth step in video conferencing is to train your employees on how to maximize the use of the technology, not the products that are used for it. Similar to a cell phone, not many people care about how it works, just the fact that it does work. Therefore, training your staff on how to use your video conferencing system should focus more on why to use it, not how it works. This will generate more interest and subsequently more proper and experienced usage.

Permanent link to this post (434 words, estimated 1:44 mins reading time)