Nano SIM will not be launched this year. There is delay in the launch of Nano SIM, which is expected to reduce the weight of Smartphone’s significantly.  They will not come into the market this year. German company (Giesecke & Devrient) invented the ultra small SIM cards which are currently being under consideration. They made the first commercial SIM about 20 years ago. They have brought out Nano SIM called the 4FF standard which is 30 per cent smaller than the current available micro SIMs.A standardization organization in telecommunication industry in Europe has started voting for new SIM standard which will be continued till mid may. Even after the voting work on the new nano SIM cards can only begin as late as 2013.
Apple is going to unveil the iPhone 5 this year but this new iPhone will not come with nano SIM. The first manufacturer that used micro SIM cards is Apple. And there are only few devices that accept micro SIM cards. The iPhone maker is now contesting with SIM card manufacturers and other device manufacturers for the nano SIM cards. Another company Nokia is also working on the idea of Nano SIM's. With that they are also working on devices that will be compatible with the new standard as well. If nano SIM’s come into limelight then customers can expect slimmer Smartphone’s.

Source : Themobileindian

New dual SIM Android Smartphone is unveiled by ViewSonic, which is selling a range of affordable mobile phones and tablets. This Smartphone has the dual SIM card and dual standby capabilities. It is available exclusively at all Reliance Digital Outlets across the nation. It is priced for Rs 9,990.
Device Specifications:

• 8.89 cm (3.5 inch) multi touch display screen
• 320 x 480 resolution
• Qualcomm 800 MHz processor
• Android 2.3 operating system
• 512 MB of RAM and ROM
• Micro SD card support for up to 32 GB.
• 5-megapixel rear autofocus camera
• Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n
• Wi-Fi hotspot
• Bluetooth 2.1 with EDR support
• Built-in GPS/AGPS
• 3.5mm audio jack
• Micro-SD expansion
• G-sensor
• E-compass
• 1500 mAh battery

Source : Themobileindian

World’s first auto stereoscopic 3D tablet has been displayed by Qualcomm at the on-going CTIA-Wireless 2012 convention which started on May 9. Qualcomm gave the detailed description about the prowess of the Snapdragon S4 MSM8690 mobile processor that runs the 3D tablet. At the stall, Qualcomm had put a tablet for demonstration. It ran on Snapdragon S4 mobile processor and showed the 3D capabilities of the chip. As per Phandroid it was just a prototype.
The Nintendo 3DS presents the auto stereoscopic 3D experience using parallax barrier. This device is positioned in front of an image source allowing it to show a stereoscopic image without the need for the viewer to wear 3D glasses. There is difference the technology used by Qualcomm and LG Optimus Pad 3D. There is no requirement of 3D glasses in Qualcomm's prototype tablet. It is capable of full 1080p HD 3D playback, recording and even offers real-time 2D to 3D conversion.  It supports 1920x1200 pixel resolution natively. Qualcomm showed the true potential of the Snapdragon S4 processor.

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Google has roll out a new and overhauled social networking app - Google+, for the iOS platform. This is looking user interface which brings several bug fixes and performance improving tweaks under the hood. New stream and navigation user interface has been implemented by the Google+ software engineers.  Cosmetic improvements have been done on this Stream and Navigation section of the app which makes more visually appealing.
This application has been pulled out for the Apple iOS platform to deliver amazing visual appeal to the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. New updation for Google+ app is more photo centered and is user friendly.  To make the application run smoothly several bug fixes and under the hood changes have been implemented with this 18.2 MB package. Still Google has not launched Google+ app for Android but is expected to be launched in coming weeks. Google+ app needs to be more user friendly and appear visually simple in order to compete with Facebook. This latest Google+ 2.0.0.5888 application for iOS is available at Apple Application.

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The official F1 2012 timing application is now available on the BlackBerry PlayBook. This application has been  developed by Soft Pauer and confirmed in last week’s BlackBerry World event. It comprises of great features like more than 130 hours of live F1 coverage, access live to timing and track positioning for all F1 sessions over a race weekend P1, P2, P3, qualifying and race for the 2012 Formula One World Championship.

Features:

• REAL-TIME TRACK POSITIONING: In this you can see the position of every F1 driver on the track at the same time. It is displayed on our dynamic and interactive map where you can see the gaps and pit stops
• FOLLOW YOUR FAVOURITE F1 DRIVER: When you will select the driver it automatically switches the camera to follow that selected driver around the race track.
• LIVE TIMING DATA: With multiple timing screens including sectors, gaps and speeds. Watch the sessions like the engineers on the pitwall!
• LIVE LEADERBOARDS: You can view scrollable leaderboards displaying a wealth of data.
• DOWNLOAD RACE PACKS: You can watch the event again and again by download race packs
• LIVE TEXT COMMENTARY: Live text commentary keeps you updated while the action unfolds.
• EVENT COUNTER & NOTIFICATIONS: It shows the time to the next session and informs when a session is live. Optional notifications alert you when sessions are approaching.
• KEEP UP TO DATE: Easily access a wealth of information with latest drivers and teams stats, race information, standings and latest results.

Source : Mobigyaan