The thinnest smartphone camera

It seems that Japan is once again justified its place among the leaders in technological progress, ahead of the world with its announcement that Sharp has developed what they called "the finest in the world of optical camera for smartphones." Despite its small size: 11,0 × 11,0 × 5,47 mm, Japanese design has a 12.1-megapixel sensor. 12.1-megapixel camera comes with a Japanese lighting provides image stabilization, but also capable of recording Full HD 1080p video. The company plans to launch the device in mass production in January 2012 but before mass production begins, Sharp plans to equip its two new product smartphone on Android, they will be Sharp Aquos Phone SH-01D and the Sharp Aquos Phone 102SH. This must happen before the end of this year. Let's hope that the company will issue licenses to other manufacturers to use their smartphone development, which may lead to production of thinner devices.

The new MMS phone virus attacks

Involving the victim in a fraudulent scheme begins with the fact that the phone comes SMS that number to have received new MMS. To view the message should go to the link at the proposed site. If the user clicks on the link provided on his mobile phone to download any image or video clip (usually picture actress or pop star) and the Trojan program is designed for mobile devices that support Java. In many cases this Java.SMSSend.251, but these Trojans are often modified in order to detect complications, according to Sybersecurity.

The Trojan, run the infected device, sends an SMS to short number, resulting from user's account is debited a certain amount. As a rule, the attackers are trying to send these messages on weekends or at night to maximize the user to tighten the proceedings Support Services mobile operator.
Domains, links to which are contained in the sent messages, and there are many: to date in the dissemination of harmful content seen sites mms-center.ru, center-mms.ru, mms-new.ru, mmspicture.ru, mmsbases.ru, mmsclck . ru, mms-cntr.ru, one-mts.ru, boxmms.ru, new-mms.org, d.servicegid.net and many others.

Under the hood: follow us on phone

25-year-old programmer Trevor Ekhar discovered a hidden program Carrier IQ in the memory of many smartphones. Preliminary analysis suggests that the Carrier IQ is a very detailed log: write queries, the content of text messages, the coordinates of GPS, phone number, keyboard input, etc. It is said, the utility is closely integrated with the software and turn off the PDA it is not possible. Spyware application "sew" in the millions of mobile devices. It is a different phone models, Nokia, RIM, as well as smartphones based on operating system Android. Developers Carrier IQ, however, accusations of spying categorically deny. If you believe their statements, utility designed to analyze the overall performance of mobile devices and identify the causes of potential problems - for example, excessive consumption of battery power or unexpected interruption of communication. Carrier IQ, is said to have installed smartphone manufacturers or mobile operators to more effectively address the problem. See also: For us watching: secret service plot revealed However, the explanation of the founders of Carrier IQ does not look too convincing. Al Franken, U.S. Senator in an open letter calls for the developers to clarify the situation. "If the Carrier IQ without the user gathers information as evidenced by the researcher Trevor Eckhart, it may be a violation of federal law," - writes Franken. See also: Security Service will put his paw on the Internet Do the creators of spyware utilities have until December 14 to respond to all questions regarding the operation of Carrier IQ. Recall a similar scandal erupted in the spring, when the iPhone and the iPad was detected file, which contained data on the movement of the subscriber. A little later, this error corrected.

Appeared iPhone, made ​​in Brazil

On December 4th to begin assembling the official Apple-phones in Brazil, where the built-owned Foxconn factory. In the meantime, has emerged in Brazil issued an 8-GB iPhone 4: instead of the usual references to China in the inscriptions Designed by Apple in California. Assembled in China now says about the Land of Carnivals - Industria Brasiliera. Foxconn plans to invest $ 12 billion to build a plant in Brazil, although it is necessary to solve a lot of disagreements with the government for tax breaks, unprepared infrastructure, shortage of skilled workers. Release of Apple-products in Brazil will help the company get rid of dependence on China and the country to say goodbye to the burden of high prices, when the "apple" products are traded more than twice as expensive as the normal retail price. As a result, demand for the products of the company Steve Jobs will increase, especially in the last fiscal quarter of Cupertino reported that sales in Brazil have added 118% passing mark of 900 million dollars.

Sony Ericsson Nozomi: something about the flagship

Yes, it seems strange to talk about dual-core smartphone, as the world prepares to meet the Quad mobile devices, but, nevertheless, in the assets of the Japanese manufacturer is now completely revealed mononuclear communicators. Information about dual-core Sony Ericsson Nozomi began to arrive since August, and it is now clear that the device will be available until next year. It is not excluded in the retail Android-new product will be held under the name Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc HD. The new flagship will work as expected under the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with a proprietary hull Timescape and will touch 4.3-inch display with 1280 by 720 pixels. Of the other options: dual 1.5-GHz processor, 1 GB of RAM, a rear camera with a presumed 12-megapixel resolution and 1080p-video recording, front camera. The highlight of the apparatus are the flashing LED strips down the front and rear housing. Debut of new products seems to be held at the January CES 2011 event, the phone will retail a few months later.

HTC is preparing a thin smartphone

Fashion for communicators in the best possible thin body covered, it seems all the manufacturers of mobile devices.

Gone are rumors that HTC will release a smartphone allegedly under the code Ville, which will boast an 8-mm thick.

For comparison: the title of the most recently received a thin 6.7-mm Fujitsu Arrows μ F-07D, while his body is almost flat, without any bulges back where Droid Razr and Galaxy S II hidden components. The leader should be packed in a 7.1-mm shell Motorola Droid Razr, the Japanese operator NTT DoCoMo is selling 7.7-mm Medias N-04C production NEC, Samsung Galaxy S II boasts a 8.5-mm thick, Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc dressed in curved 8.7 mm case, LG Optimus Black marked 9.2-mm design, and the Apple iPhone 4S offers a 9.3-mm profile.

HTC Ville gets a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED-screen, dual-core 1.5-GHz processor Qualcomm Snapdragon S4, rear 8-megapixel camera with 1080p-video recording, communication, HSPA +, 1650-mAh battery, and audio technology Beats Audio. NFC module is not included due to the metal case design.

iPhone 4 flammable?

iPhone 4, a participant in history, the questioning of his reputation: on board the plane just landing, caught fire the device.

One passenger planes making flights Lismore - Sydney, was unpleasantly surprised recently purchased the device. Immediately after landing smartphone escalated and began to smoke. The crew promptly eliminated source of fire, to avoid serious consequences.

At the moment there is no evidence, how to use the iPhone 4 in the moment of ignition. What exactly was the cause of the filament battery device to be seen the Australian Transport Safety Bureau.

In the photo seen damaged body with melted back cover and battery.