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UK’s Samsung Galaxy S4 to run on quad-core processor
Samsung has confirmed the UK version of its Galaxy S4 will come with a quad-core Snapdragon processor
Samsung has confirmed the UK version of the Galaxy S4 will run on a quad-core processor, rather than an octo-core processor as originally mooted.
Unveiling the handset on March 14 the manufacturer said the processor will differ according to market, but gave only its own 1.6GHz octa-core Exynos 5 processor in the list of specifications.
It has now confirmed the Samsung Galaxy S4 in the UK will run on a 1.9GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor made by Qualcomm.
Samsung said: “The Galaxy S4 is equipped with a 1.9GHz quad-core processor or a 1.6GHz octa-core processor. The selection of application processor varies by markets.
“In the UK, the Galaxy S4 will be available as a 4G device with a 1.9GHz quad-core processor.”
Samsung has confirmed the UK version of the Galaxy S4 will run on a quad-core processor, rather than an octo-core processor as originally mooted.
Unveiling the handset on March 14 the manufacturer said the processor will differ according to market, but gave only its own 1.6GHz octa-core Exynos 5 processor in the list of specifications.
It has now confirmed the Samsung Galaxy S4 in the UK will run on a 1.9GHz quad-core Snapdragon processor made by Qualcomm.
Samsung said: “The Galaxy S4 is equipped with a 1.9GHz quad-core processor or a 1.6GHz octa-core processor. The selection of application processor varies by markets.
“In the UK, the Galaxy S4 will be available as a 4G device with a 1.9GHz quad-core processor.”
Carphone: Samsung’s S4 “the one to watch” as interest rockets
Retailer sees interest in Galaxy S4 rise 446 per cent
compared to the manufacturer’s flagship smartphone the SIII last year,
calling it the busiest pre-registration period it has ever seen
Carphone Warehouse has received more than four times (446 per cent) as many pre-registrations for the Samsung Galaxy S4 than when it did when the manufacturer announced the S III last year.
That is based on figures taken from March 15 to 18 for the Galaxy S4, and April 25-30, 2012 for the Galaxy S III.
Carphone Warehouse chief operating officer Graham Stapleton said: “The vast number of pre-registrations we’ve had for the device is evidence how hot the Galaxy S4 is going to be. The launch event in New York clearly captured the imagination of many of our customers – acting as the driving force for the busiest pre-registration period we’ve ever seen.
“The Galaxy S III broke all records last year and was always going to be a tough one to beat, but the S4 is already proving to be more than a capable step up in the series that will inspire many people to make the switch to Android from other operating systems. The device is one to watch for 2013.”
The Galaxy S4 goes on sale at all networks and major mobile retailers from April 26. Since the Galaxy S III went on sale last May, it has achieved sales of more than 40 million units worldwide.
Carphone Warehouse has received more than four times (446 per cent) as many pre-registrations for the Samsung Galaxy S4 than when it did when the manufacturer announced the S III last year.
That is based on figures taken from March 15 to 18 for the Galaxy S4, and April 25-30, 2012 for the Galaxy S III.
Carphone Warehouse chief operating officer Graham Stapleton said: “The vast number of pre-registrations we’ve had for the device is evidence how hot the Galaxy S4 is going to be. The launch event in New York clearly captured the imagination of many of our customers – acting as the driving force for the busiest pre-registration period we’ve ever seen.
“The Galaxy S III broke all records last year and was always going to be a tough one to beat, but the S4 is already proving to be more than a capable step up in the series that will inspire many people to make the switch to Android from other operating systems. The device is one to watch for 2013.”
The Galaxy S4 goes on sale at all networks and major mobile retailers from April 26. Since the Galaxy S III went on sale last May, it has achieved sales of more than 40 million units worldwide.
BlackBerry denies OS rejected for UK government use
BlackBerry has said that, contrary to media reports, its new OS has not been rejected for use by the UK government
BlackBerry has dismissed reports alleging its operating system, BlackBerry 10, has been rejected for UK government use.
Several sites including Mobile News reported yesterday that the communications electronics security group (CESG) had deemed BlackBerry 10 unsafe for essential work by government employees.
The Guardian cited a source as saying the problem lay with BlackBerry Balance, software designed to separate work and personal content.
The newspaper has since retracted the story.
A GCHQ (government communications headquarters) spokesperson said discussions with BlackBerry are ongoing and set to conclude in the summer.
They said: “We have not yet performed an evaluation of the security of that platform (BlackBerry 10), but we expect to be issuing Platform Guidance in the summer. This will cover a number of platforms including BlackBerry 10 (and the use of ‘Balance’).
“We have a long standing security partnership with BlackBerry and this gives us confidence that the BlackBerry 10 platform is likely to represent a viable solution for UK Government.”
BlackBerry said it’s previous OS, BlackBerry 7.1 remains the only mobile solution approved for use at ‘restricted’ level and said that reports its latest OS had been rejected are “false and misleading.”
A spokesperson for the manufacturer said changes to the approval process has “had an impact on the timeline for BlackBerry 10 to receive a similar level of approval [as BlackBerry 7.1].
“The U.S. government’s FIPS 140-2 certification of BlackBerry 10 and the selection of BlackBerry 10 by the German Procurement Office and Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) underline how our new platform continues to set the standard for government communications.
“We are continuing to work closely with CESG on the approval of BlackBerry 10 and we’re confident that BlackBerry 10 will only strengthen our position as the mobile solution of choice for the U.K. government.”
BlackBerry has dismissed reports alleging its operating system, BlackBerry 10, has been rejected for UK government use.
Several sites including Mobile News reported yesterday that the communications electronics security group (CESG) had deemed BlackBerry 10 unsafe for essential work by government employees.
The Guardian cited a source as saying the problem lay with BlackBerry Balance, software designed to separate work and personal content.
The newspaper has since retracted the story.
A GCHQ (government communications headquarters) spokesperson said discussions with BlackBerry are ongoing and set to conclude in the summer.
They said: “We have not yet performed an evaluation of the security of that platform (BlackBerry 10), but we expect to be issuing Platform Guidance in the summer. This will cover a number of platforms including BlackBerry 10 (and the use of ‘Balance’).
“We have a long standing security partnership with BlackBerry and this gives us confidence that the BlackBerry 10 platform is likely to represent a viable solution for UK Government.”
BlackBerry said it’s previous OS, BlackBerry 7.1 remains the only mobile solution approved for use at ‘restricted’ level and said that reports its latest OS had been rejected are “false and misleading.”
A spokesperson for the manufacturer said changes to the approval process has “had an impact on the timeline for BlackBerry 10 to receive a similar level of approval [as BlackBerry 7.1].
“The U.S. government’s FIPS 140-2 certification of BlackBerry 10 and the selection of BlackBerry 10 by the German Procurement Office and Federal Office for Information Security (BSI) underline how our new platform continues to set the standard for government communications.
“We are continuing to work closely with CESG on the approval of BlackBerry 10 and we’re confident that BlackBerry 10 will only strengthen our position as the mobile solution of choice for the U.K. government.”
Sony Xperia Z experiencing ‘sudden death’
Sony has acknowledged there is a problem with their latest smartphone, the Xperia Z, suddenly dying on users
Sony Xperia Z users are reporting that the device is dying suddenly, forcing them to reset their handsets.
Sony has acknowledged the problem and said it will be fixed with an upcoming software update.
However, the manufacturer has not explained why the devices are experiencing ‘sudden death’, a problem that also affected Samsung’s Galaxy S III earlier in the year.
In January, Galaxy S III users reported the device was dying unexpectedly and usually while charging. Samsung fixed the problem with a software update.
The Sony Xperia Z launched in the UK on February 28.
BlackBerry 10 now offers over 100,000 apps
BlackBerry says the growing portfolio of apps compatible with its new OS will “bolster momentum” for its handsets
BlackBerry has announced that users of its new operating system now have access to over 100,000 applications.
Amazon Kindle and The Wall Street Journal are examples of major applications that have been made available to BlackBerry 10 users since its launch at the end of January.
The manufacturer says CNN, eBay, Skype and Viber will be available to download or purchase on its platform “in the coming weeks.”
BlackBerry vice president of global alliances Martyn Mallick said the response to the new OS and applications has been “outstanding.”
“It now appears that the already impressive levels of developer support for the BlackBerry 10 platform are accelerating into the launch window for the BlackBerry Z10. The prospect of a very robust app catalog can only bolster momentum for the product and the platform itself.
“The ability to attract and sustain developer support is like lifeblood for any mobile platform, and it’s not something that simply happens. This progress is a testament to BlackBerry’s early and innovative engagement with developers worldwide and the innovative architecture of the platform itself.” Mallick said.
BlackBerry has announced that users of its new operating system now have access to over 100,000 applications.
Amazon Kindle and The Wall Street Journal are examples of major applications that have been made available to BlackBerry 10 users since its launch at the end of January.
The manufacturer says CNN, eBay, Skype and Viber will be available to download or purchase on its platform “in the coming weeks.”
BlackBerry vice president of global alliances Martyn Mallick said the response to the new OS and applications has been “outstanding.”
“It now appears that the already impressive levels of developer support for the BlackBerry 10 platform are accelerating into the launch window for the BlackBerry Z10. The prospect of a very robust app catalog can only bolster momentum for the product and the platform itself.
“The ability to attract and sustain developer support is like lifeblood for any mobile platform, and it’s not something that simply happens. This progress is a testament to BlackBerry’s early and innovative engagement with developers worldwide and the innovative architecture of the platform itself.” Mallick said.
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