Skype : meilleure prise en charge d'Android et prochainement sur Windows Phone

 

 

 

 

L'équipe développant le logiciel de voix sur IP Skype annonce via son blog officiel une meilleure prise en charge des smartphone Android pour les appels vidéo.

En juin dernier, six mois après avoir introduit les appels vidéo sur iPhone, l'éditeur Skype proposait cette même fonctionnalité sur les smartphones Android dotés d'une caméra frontale avec la possibilité de pouvoir basculer vers l'appareil-photo au dos du terminal. En revanche ces conversations vidéo ne pouvait être effectuées que sur les téléphone embarquant Android 2.3+. Parmi les smartphones compatibles, il était ainsi mentionné les HTC Desire S, Sony Ericsson Xperia neo, Sony Ericsson Xperia pro et le Google Nexus S.

Comme promis Skype annonce avoir planché sur une mise à jour de cette application qui passe en version 2.1 pour la rendre compatible avec plus de smartphones et en l'occurrence les : Acer A5, HTC Desire (2.2), HTC Desire HD, HTC Evo 3D, HTC Evo 4G, HTC Flyer, HTC Incredible S, HTC Sensation, Samsung Galaxy S, Samsung Galaxy S II, Samsung Galaxy Tab, Sony Ericsson Xperia mini pro, Sony Ericsson Xperia PLAY et le Sony Ericsson Xperia ray. Les détenteurs d'un smartphone sous Android 2.2 peuvent activer le mode de conversation vidéo mais seule la caméra arrière sera fonctionnelle. Skype précise que dans certains cas, les paramètres ne seront pas disponibles pour les téléphones dont les caractéristiques techniques ne sont pas suffisantes. Cette nouvelle version inclut également la correction de plusieurs bugs et améliore les performances générales de l'application.

Par ailleurs, le rachat de la société par Microsoft devrait commencer à porter ses fruits et l'éditeur recherche un ingénieur capable de « construire et d'optimiser le moteur vidéo de Skype pour les plateformes Windows et Windows Phone de Microsoft ». La prochaine mise à jour Mango, prévue pour cet automne, permettra effectivement la prise en charge d'une caméra frontale sur les prochains Windows Phone. Suite au rachat de Skype Microsoft avait annoncé vouloir intégrer la technologie au sein de ses différents produits, de Live messenger à Live Hotmail en passant par Outlook. Lors du Mix 11, la firme de Redmond a également confirmé l'arrivée de Skype sur Windows Phone.

Crédits : WPcentral.com

http://www.clubic.com/telecharger/logiciel-voip/skype/actualite-439018-skype-etend-charge-smartphones-android.html

Des supermarchés virtuels dans les stations de métro

Home Plus, la branche sud-coréenne du distributeur Tesco, propose aux usagers des transports en commun de Séoul de faire leurs courses dans des supermarchés d'un genre nouveau. Entièrement virtuels, ces derniers rendent obsolètes tous les systèmes permettant de faire ses courses en ligne.

D'après le DailyMail, Home Plus, la branche sud-coréenne du distributeur Tesco (à qui l'on doit les caisses automatiques), propose dans le métropolitain de Séoul des supermarchés virtuels dont le succès est tel qu'elle songerait même à développer le concept à Londres, la ville d'origine de Tesco.

L'idée est simple: de grands panneaux représentant les rayons d'un magasin sont placés sur les murs du métro et il suffit dès lors aux usagers de scanner les codes QR (sorte de code-barres constitué de modules noirs disposés dans un carré à fond blanc) des produits de leur choix avec leur smartphone pour les placer dans un charriot virtuel. La commande est ensuite directement envoyée à domicile. Idéal pour rentabiliser le temps passé (et perdu) dans les transports en commun.

Du coup en Corée du Sud, le concept explose. Ainsi en juillet les ventes en ligne de Home Plus auraient bondi de 130% (en l'espace de trois mois) et le nombre de clients aurait lui augmenté de 76%. Autant dire que même si aucune annonce concrète n'a été faite sur son exportation en Europe, ces supermarchés virtuels ont de l'avenir....

 

http://www.clubic.com/mobilite-et-telephonie/actualite-439126-supermarches-virtuels-stations-metro.html

Skype retira a sua aplicação para iPad poucas horas depois de ter lançado

Skype retira a sua aplicação para iPad poucas horas depois de ter lançado
 

O Skype – que foi recentemente comprado pela Microsoft – lançou uma aplicação para iPad mas poucas horas depois removeu-a da appstore.
Em uma mensagem publicada na rede social Twitter, a empresa afirma que para assegurar uma melhor experiência aos utilizadores e teve de “retirar temporariamente a aplicação Skype para iPad que tinha sido prematuramente lançada”.
Numa segunda mensagem, o Skype pede desculpa pelo incómodo causado. O lançamento da aplicação do Skype para iPad tinha sido anunciado para Junho deste ano, depois de ser lançado um vídeo promocional na Internet que também foi retirado repentinamente da Web.
A aplicação permite, através de rede sem fios ou através de uma ligação 3G, entrar em contacto com outros utilizadores de Skype ligados através de outros tablets, smartphones ou computadores. O Skype não anunciou uma nova data de lançamento da sua muito aguardada aplicação para o iPad que é diferente da aplicação para iPhone ou iPod Touch, que já existem.
Nas poucas horas que esteve ativa a aplicação, alguns utilizadores destacaram a facilidade na gestão dos contactos.
No mês passado o Facebook anunciou a incorporação do serviço de videochamadas de Skype. A tecnologia Skype permite videochamadas Facebook de pessoa para pessoa, mas não entre grupos, embora as empresas não descartem essa possibilidade no futuro.
A Microsoft comprou o Skype em Maio deste ano por 5.920 milhões de euros (8.500 milhões de dólares). O Skype tem cerca de 600 milhões de utilizadores registados, 124 milhões de clientes ativos por mês, apesar de apenas 10 por cento desses pagarem chamadas (para poderem ligar para telefones fixos e móveis).

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Gaming - Boon or Bane

Sitting in front of my PlayStation after a great game of racing made me think. Why is gaming considered a bad habit by many? Why is it of great disgust to parents? Why doesn't everyone play games? Why does one say I don't have time for such child play? And why does one say that you are wasting your time, when you should be doing something more serious? It made me wonder.
Gaming is considered as an addiction by many all over the world. To an extend it is the truth. With all the violence present in some games, it can motivate kids to wrong doings. And being in front of the gaming screen for hours without any outdoor games or exercise, not to mention the damage caused to your eyes from hours of gaming. There is much other known harm which is caused from gaming. Thus many consider gaming a bane.
Ever since I was a child gaming has been fun and had given me much happiness. Living in a busy city with fewer kids of same age and no one around to play with has always made me feel lonely. Being a shy kid I had fewer friends. Considering all these in hand, gaming was fun and has given me much happiness. So, under the right circumstances with the right amount, gaming can be good. It can make you less lonely. Many constructive games can improve your creative thinking. Imagination in your life can be of great use, and many games provide an opportunity for you to imagine.
Games played online with other humans and not with computers can increase your competitive spirit, which can help you with your life. It also can teach you not only the taste of victory but also it can help you understand the bitterness of failure and make them try till you succeeds.
Anyone of any ages can play games. Escaping from the real world into the virtual gaming world at times is advisable. One can get relieved from stressful situations through games; there are also many games which can improve one's memory power, typing skill, hand-eye coordination, and reflex. It is said that when you are alone your mind starts playing with you in many ways. Positive thoughts comes less while negative ones will be filled in your mind, also habits like drinking and smoking may come into your life. But when you pass your time with something like gaming it can help your mind be occupied with the game which can help you forget all the stress and tension, without any smoke or drinks.
Many go for paid yoga classes, therapies, counseling and all to get relieved from ones stress and tension and the diseases caused by it. But I say get an Xbox or a PlayStation, get a good game, game with your friends, family in weekends, and have a get together. And this will give you the same results. Thus I consider gaming a boon.

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With changing of the times, social networking markets have been going global. Prior to this, Google launched its social networking Google+. Therefore, the social networking has become the focus of the global technology industry once again. It serves to show the hypergrowth and importance of social networks.

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How to Successfully Leverage Social Media

Do you want to direct traffic to your website, market your business, and increase your sales? Twenty years ago, if you wanted to enhance your business, you would use newspaper ads, television ads, or radio ads. Today, if you are not using social media to market your business, you are already 5 steps behind your competitors. Let's learn how to successfully leverage social media to increase your business potential.

The first thing you will need to do when learning how to successfully leverage social media is to create one (or several) social media pages for your business. There are several different social media sites out there and the more you use the more successful you will be. Websites such as Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and YouTube are today's top social media resources that will allow you to gain exposure online.

Once you have created your account, you must create and share compelling content. If you want to attract people to your page, you will need to engage your audience. If you want to engage your audience, you will need to know what they are interested in and how your product can benefit them. Include a variety of interesting and informative information on your social media page using articles, blogs, videos, statistics, pictures, and more.

In attracting the interest of your target audience, providing them with interesting and informative information is not enough. You must also provide them with an incentive to purchase your product or service. Use your social media website to promote special offers or sales.

When learning how to successfully leverage social media, it is important to remember that one of your main goals is to direct traffic to your business website. To do this, include links within your social media page. You don't need to include links with every post, but be sure that they are easily visible and accessible.

If you want to learn how to successfully leverage social media, it is also important that you keep your audience engaged and wanting to return. Special offers are one way to do this, but keeping your information up to date is also useful. Engage your audience. Encourage them to ask questions and respond to them in a timely manner. The key to maintaining previous customers is building rapport and developing trust. This can all be done through proper communication.

Finally, in learning how to successfully leverage social media to build your business, it is also important that you cross-reference your social media profiles. Post links to your social media accounts in your emails, connect your blog to your social media sites, add share buttons, connect your LinkedIn page to your Twitter page, and so on.

In today's society, almost everyone has their own social media webpage. If you are not using social media to promote your business, you are missing out a great opportunity to market your business where the people are. Create several social media websites, develop interesting content, post links to your website, communicate with your clients, and cross-reference your social media sites. By using social media to promote your business, you will soon see a dramatic increase in your business sales!

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http://www.articlesbase.com/networking-articles/how-to-successfully-leverage-social-media-5086163.html

Lenovo doesn't give up on Windows tablets, announces IdeaPad P1

 

Lenovo IdeaPad P1: 10-inch Windows tablet.

(Credit: Lenovo)

Amid Lenovo's unveiling of several Android tablets, a Windows alternative still remains. The IdeaPad P1, also announced today, adopts a similar appearance to the Android IdeaPad K1 tablet, but with a Windows 7 operating system and PC-oriented specs and features. It's like an iPad that runs Windows.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The 10.1-inch 1,280x800-pixel multitouch display also works with an optional stylus. A 0.3-megapixel Webcam handles video calls, but the IdeaPad P1 conspicuously lacks a rear camera. The rear panel comes in either Clementine orange or Silver gray, resembling the back of a Netbook.
The IdeaPad P1 comes with either 32GB or 64GB of SSD storage and up to 2GB of RAM. OS options cover the gamut from Windows 7 Starter to Windows 7 Professional. Connection options are sparse: a single USB 2.0 port, a microSD card reader, a SIM card slot for optional 3G, and a docking port. The P1 also has 802.11 b/g/n Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.
As far as processor speed, it's a bit unclear; the 1.79-pound tablet has a 1.5GHz Intel processor (exact type thus far unspecified), along with integrated Intel HD graphics, which have proven decent thus far for basic gaming. A two-cell battery offers up to 6 hours of battery life, according to Lenovo.
Who, exactly, would want a Windows tablet instead of an Android tablet or iPad? We're not trying to be critical, but one of the biggest hurdles facing Windows tablets has been Windows 7 itself and its tablet-targeted applications, or lack thereof. Windows 7 supports touch, but it always feels glommed on in smaller touch-screen tablet environments. Windows 8 might begin to solve these issues, but for now, it seems that companies like Lenovo haven't given up hope. Lenovo App Manager, installed on the IdeaPad P1, aims to offer better app discovery and app switching. We haven't seen it in action yet, but Windows tablets have a lot of work to do as far as offering a user interface and experience that's anywhere close to what's already available on the iPad and other Android/WebOS alternatives.
The IdeaPad P1 has no price yet, and will be available sometime in the "fourth quarter 2011." We remain intrigued, but skeptical.

Giveaway: Get Bitdefender Internet Security 2012 FREE

Giveaway: Get Bitdefender Internet Security 2012 FREE 

We at The Windows Club are always striving to offer you the best paid software for free and we are always thankful to the companies who graciously offer their licenses free to our readers. This week we have an exciting giveaway for you: 10 licenses of Bitdefender Internet  Security 2012.

The latest and the best, Bitdefender Total Security 2012 is one of the finest security software available for the Windows operating system. The product is sleek, silent and effective in dealing with threats from hackers, viruses, and identity theft attacks.

Bitdefender Internet Security 2012 boasts a completely overhauled user interface and has been designed to meet the demands of computer users that require protection to work 24/7 without interrupting their work and enjoyment.

Key new features include social networking protection, an Autopilot mode and scan dispatcher to maintain system performance.

The new social networking security feature will filter and block social-networking specific e-threats by scanning the links users receive from friends on Facebook, whilst also monitoring and advising on privacy settings.

Bitdefender Internet Security 2012 costs $49.95 but 10 single-PC, 1-year licenses are being offered here free to TWC readers.

To win a license of this fine internet security suite, you have to do two things:

1. Download its trial version from here and let us know which one new feature you like the best. The more original your answer, the more your chances

2. Share the following on any social site like Twitter, Facebook, Google+, etc and post its status URL here.

Giveaway: Check out the new @Bitdefender Internet Security Suite, 2012 at http://bit.ly/qUMVJV – and win a free license!

Share on multiple social sites and you increase your chances.

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The giveaway will remain open for 7 days, and the winners declared thereafter. The licenses will be forwarded to the winners by me

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Stealth Computer LPC-125LPM Ultra-Compact PC Released

 Stealth Computer LPC-125LPM Ultra-Compact PC Released
What you’re going to get right here is one small computer, that’s an open and shut case. This is the quite unassuming LPC-125LPM from Stealth Computer, a group that’s known for it’s small and awesome machinery. This device measures 6.1-inches by 4-inches by 1.45-inches, it weighing in at 1.2 pounds and having any color case you want, just so long as it’s black. Inside you’re going to find a 1.6 GHz Intel Atom D525 dual-core processor, 2GB of DDR3 memory, and a 55GB solid state drive. Is this the next ultra-tiny computer on your desktop or hidden under your desk, or would you rather have a dual-core smartphone instead? Let’s get a little bit more into this situation before you make your decision.



The LPC-125LPM has a VGA port, ExpressCard/34 slot, RS232 ports, an internal mini PCIe slot, and a partridge in a pear tree. It’s got a rough and tumble hard case surrounding it and comes standard with a few brackets so you can mount the device to your wall or right on to the back of your giant display. The LPC-125LPM also comes with a power interface which controls the system shutdown and startup when power to the device is interrupted. Lightening strikes, car crashes, and skateboard jumps. Mount this little guy anywhere.
What this device is meant for is machines that’ll be sitting in industrial settings, kiosks, big fabulous signs, and all manner of oddball machines that we the normal everyday consumer might never think of. Here’s my question for you – what would you use such a tiny computer for? Furthermore, what looks more appealing to you knowing the price, the design, and the abilities of both – the LPC-125LPM at $895, or the Apple Mac mini June 2011 refresh at $999? As a reminder, this price gets you the Mac mini with a 2.0GHz quad-core Core i7 inside, 4GB or RAM, and twin 500GB hard drives – plus Thunderbolt port and WiFi and what I’m certain is a design made to be out in the open instead of tucked away as the Stealth, as the name makes plain, is supposed to be.
You know which one I’d pick.
Choose wisely!
 Source
http://www.slashgear.com/stealth-computer-lpc-125lpm-ultra-compact-pc-released-29168423/