Saturday, 25 June 2011

Nokia with Android spotted.........

Nokia Prototype running Android spotted online

Nokia Prototype handset with 4-inch display and running Android 2.2 Froyo spotted in China.


Yet another Nokia Prototype has leaked on the Internet and this device was spotted running Android 2.2 Froyo update. Images of the device were spotted at Weibo.com/codegeass account, a Chinese micro-blogging social network.

The unidentified Nokia Device carries model number NB72 and the hardware information entries had been wiped off. Apparently, this might be one of the initial trails of using Android over Nokia hardware.

Nokia's Android prototype device is said to have 4-inch display supporting 480 X 800 pixel resolution and it runs on Android 2.2 Froyo update. No other details about the mysterious device were available.

It is a possibility that the images could be fake but the source of this news is the same website that had earlier shown the leaked pictures of Nokia's first WP7 device in May, which were same as shown in the recently concluded Nokia Connection 2011.

Saturday, 11 June 2011

Fake Anti-Virus Poses As Microsoft Update

Sophos, the IT security and data protection firm, has released a new warning regarding a fake anti-virus attack. The specialty of this is that it masquerades as Microsoft's security update and tricks the user into installing malicious software. The affected user sees an almost exact replica of the Microsoft update page, but there is a difference. This works only in Firefox, while the real Microsoft update site requires you to use Internet Explorer.



It can be seen of late, that fake anti-virus attacks have become more professional, and can actually convince more innocent people than ever before, to fall into this trap. In this case, a huge amount of attention has been paid to copy the graphics and website elements of the original site to fool people into believing that the bogus site is in fact, the original. They have also taken advantage of the timing of the monthly update patch released by Microsoft, known as Patch Tuesday, to get more users into installing this malicious software.

Graham Cluley, Senior Technology Consultant at Sophos, said, "Users need to be more vigilant than ever before as bogus security alerts pop-up in their browsers. Fake anti-virus attacks are big business for cybercriminals and they are investing time and effort into making them as convincing as possible. Malicious hackers are using smart social engineering tricks more and more often, and the risk is that users will be scared by a phoney warning into handing over money to fix problems that never existed in the first place".

The next time you see Microsoft update notification while using Firefox, steer clear of this wolf in sheep's clothing.

Tuesday, 7 June 2011

Facebook, Google, Yahoo moving for IPv6......


AS THE CLOCK STRIKES 12, many of the world's largest web sites will switch over to IPv6 for a day.

Web sites such as Facebook, Google, Yahoo and content distribution networks such as Akamai and Limelight Networks will be switching over to IPv6 for 24 hours starting at midnight, 8 June 2011.

Sunday, 5 June 2011

Apple still trying to land films, TV shows for iCloud

Feature films could be part of Apple's iCloud launch next week.

In the past several weeks, Apple executives have stepped up their attempts to convince some of the major Hollywood film studios to issue licenses that would enable Apple to store its customers' movies on the company's servers, two sources close to the negotiations told CNET. Apple began discussing a cloud service with the studios over a year ago.

Apple announced today that next Monday, the start of the company's Worldwide Developers Conference, it will unveil the iCloud, a long-anticipated service that will enable users store and access their digital media from Apple's servers via Web-connected devices. The cloud is the term used to describe when consumers rely on third parties instead of their own PCs for computing tasks and this is where digital entertainment is supposedly headed. CNET reported that Apple has licensing deals with three of the top four record labels and is closing in on reaching an agreement with the fourth, as well as the large music publishers.

Exclusive window
The so-called HBO window or HBO blackout, as it is known in the film industry, refers to an exclusive distribution relationship that the cable network has with three of the top six film studios: Warner Bros. Pictures, 20th Century Fox, and NBC Universal.
When a movie from one of the participating studios is aired on HBO, the cable network's electronic-distribution rights require other outlets to halt sales or distribution of the title. Conceivably, this would prevent cloud services from streaming movies to customers during the blackout period.



Saturday, 4 June 2011

Shock: Windows 8 optimized for desktop tablets

Microsoft demonstrated the next version of Windows this week, and the operating system has an interface almost nobody expected or predicted.

The default interface for Windows 8 will look almost nothing like Windows 7, but will look and feel a heck of a lot like Microsoft's cell-phone operating system, Windows Phone 7.

A proven strategy

When Microsoft transitioned users from DOS to Windows back in the early 1990s, they made Windows a "shell" on top of DOS, but made the Windows UI the default. (Note that the less aggressive, legacy-friendly alternative to that would have been to ship DOS with the Windows shell as an optional application.) Microsoft didn't force everyone to suddenly abandon DOS and the DOS applications they had invested in. Anyone who wanted to launch and run a DOS program could do so, but in a DOS window within the Windows shell. Microsoft's strategy paid off, and Windows adoption happened quickly.

Friday, 3 June 2011

World's first glasses-free 3D laptop



If you are in the market for a new gaming laptop, then you may well be intrigued by the news that Asus has revealed the world's first glasses-free 3D laptop at Computex in Taipei this week.

The Asus Republic of Gamers G53SX uses proprietary tech that enables it to convert 2D visuals into 3D.
There's no word as yet from Asus UK on pricing or release plans, but TechRadar will be sure to bring you that news as and when we get it.

Mixed 2D-3D mode

For now, what we do know is that the laptop features something called a 'mixed mode', which involves one window displaying an image in 2D and another displaying the same image (or video, or game) in 3D, on-screen at the same time.

Why you would want or ever have a need for such a feature is, of course, a different thing entirely. Still, it sounds cool!

Asus' Republic of Gamers G53SX is build around an Intel Core i7 CPU, Z68 motherboard and GeForce 560M graphics chip.

"Regular" 3D gaming is said to half the framerate that you will get running a game in good, old-fashioned 2D.

Thursday, 2 June 2011

Windows 8 Won't Require a New PC

Having learned its lesson the hard way with Windows Vista, Microsoft offered assurances Thursday that its upcoming Windows 8 operating system won't require users to buy a new PC.

"We've extended the trend we started with Windows 7, of keeping our system requirements either flat or reducing them over time. So Windows 8 will be able to run on a wide range of machines because it will have the same system requirements or lower" as Windows 7, said Michael Angiulo, the Microsoft executive who showed the new software at a press event in Taipei on Thursday.

"Another thing we did is build intelligence into Windows 8 to adapt the user interface based on what hardware you have. So whether you're upgrading or buying a new PC, Windows will adapt itself for your hardware," he said.

The new OS is designed to be touch-enabled, so people without touch screens obviously won't get all the benefits of the new OS. It will also work with a wider variety of sensors for detecting things like motion and proximity, and those sensors will not be present in existing PCs.

Wednesday, 1 June 2011

3G phones are less Harmful says reports!!!!!


3G phones give a much lower dose of radiowaves to the brain than previous generation models, a health expert has claimed.

However, Professor Bruce Armstrong from the University of Sydney, says that their frequent use could still cause cancer, reports the Sydney Morning Herald

Armstrong who worked on the report with 30 other experts said researchers studied radiowave activity on those who used phones the heaviest and for the longest period, and health risks for average users was "really quite small".

The 3G technology also appeared to emit less harmful radiowaves, he said. Research on these new technologies was still in its infancy.

"A very important observation, really, just based on the technology, is that the 3G phones in fact give a much lower dose to the brain than the previous generations," Professor Armstrong said.

Professor Armstrong said while health agencies tended to err on the side of caution it was still important people avoided heavy mobile-phone use.

"I think that's a very common principal of public health, that in the face of uncertainty ... it's good to take precautions," he said.

"I would say that the main message out of this study is to avoid exposing your brain to radiowaves from mobile phones," he added.

Tuesday, 31 May 2011

Intel unveils laptops that include tablet features

Intel unveiled a new category of laptops that it says will include the best features of tablets as the world's top chipmaker struggles to find its footing in the exploding market for mobile gadgets.

Netbook pioneer Asustek showed its first new PC in Intel's "Ultrabook" class, the UX series, on Monday at the Computex computer show in Taipei. Intel said models made by other manufacturers would go on sale by Christmas and cost under $1,000.

Ultrabooks will be svelte and lightweight but still pack high-performance processors. They should account for 40 percent of laptop sales to consumers by the end of next year, Tom Kilroy, a senior vice president at Intel, told Reuters in an interview in San Francisco.

Monday, 30 May 2011

Wake Forest Scientists Develop Potentially Life-Changing Anti-Virus Software

A team of scientists at Wake Forest University in North Carolina have designed and begun testing a computer software antivirus program that they believe could offer a foolproof solution against computer viruses.

They based their design on the theory of an ant colony, where when one ant meets with an intruder or possible predator, the rest of the ants team up and take out the unwanted and unwelcome visitor.

The idea behind this technology has already been acknowledged for its potential, and if it proves to be successful, then it could be spread to all kinds of SCADA (Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition) networks as well as computer systems that control things like waste management, public transportation, manufacturing, and water management among others. In fact, the magazine Scientific American said it was one of “ten technologies that have the power to change our lives”.

India heads for 4G evolution by 2012

With 3G emerging as the next generation of mobile systems, India gets ready to embrace the 4G evolution, technology professionals said at the LTE India 2011 international conference organized by Bharat Exhibitions.

LTE (Long Term Evolution)or 4G would be the next big step towards a broadband wireless revolution by using core set up of the 2G/3G networks. This dramatically matured transition aims to deliver a unique consumer experience as the world forays into the 4G territory with about 380 million LTE subscribers and 80 plus LTE networks by 2015.

The LTE specification provides downlink peak rates of at least 100 Mbps, an uplink of at least 50 Mbps and RAN round-trip times of less than 10 ms. LTE supports scalable carrier bandwidths, from 1.4 MHz to 20 MHz and supports both frequency division duplexing (FDD) and time division duplexing (TDD).

Saturday, 28 May 2011

Support for Symbian to Continue at Least Till 2016

In a recent interview with Nokia’s own “Conversations” Blog, top man, Stephen Elop (President, CEO) came forward to address a few concerns that Symbian users the world over were worried about. Since Nokia and Microsoft tied the knot this year, the big question on every Symbian users mind was what about continued support for the old platform? Elop’s response has undoubtedly clarified that - software updates, support and other services for Symbian phones will continue “at least up to 2016”.



Nokia is desperately clinging to a legacy of being, at one point of time, the biggest, baddest player in the mobile segment and with their tie up MS for WP7 devices, due to make it out this year, they could see a big comeback. To enunciate this better Elop stated in his interview - “We have to go faster and harder and more aggressively now than we’ve ever gone before because of the competition,” said Stephen. He also announced that Nokia Beijing will be a new global innovation base for the company. Beijing is not only one of the four major R&D bases for Windows Phone 7, but will also be the global R&D center for the S30 and S40 platforms.

HTC Pays Microsoft $5 Per Android Phone

One might think that Android is completely free and there are no fees to pay Google. Turns out, there are fees being paid by HTC, one of the largest phone manufacturers today. Even more shocking, it’s not Google that’s on the receiving end of the money, it’s Microsoft.

Microsoft claims that Google’s Android OS uses its patent technology in areas of the user interface right to the core operating system itself. Microsoft and HTC have signed a deal that permits HTC to use these technologies on their phones. Microsoft is said to be in talks with some other phone manufacturers as well. Pretty much every Android phone including Google’s own Nexus One, which is manufactured by HTC fall under this deal. Microsoft has always claimed that Linux, the open source operating system infringes on their patents and has had deals with companies using the OS. Android is a distant relative of the same Linux operating system. The latest deal with HTC is the first one to do with the Android operating system.

Friday, 27 May 2011

iPhone 4 Finally Comes to India

Mobile phone carriers Bharti Airtel Ltd. and Aircel Ltd. on Friday brought Indian gadget freaks the Apple iPhone 4—almost a year after it was first released in the United States and at over three times the price.

The iPhone that was launched in 35 cities across the country today. Available in white and black, both Airtel and Aircel are charging 34,500 rupees ($763) for the version that comes with 16 gigabytes of memory and 40,900 rupees for the model with 32 GB inbuilt memory.

The phone did come to China last fall, where it appeared to be a massive hit, though not to India.

Wednesday, 25 May 2011

Apple iPhone 4 to be launched in India on May 27

Apple's iPhone 4 hits store shelves in India on Friday, nearly a year after the next-generation version of the popular smartphone was rolled out worldwide.

Aircel will charge Rs34,500 for iPhones with a 16 GB capacity and 40,900 rupees for the 32 GB model, it said.

Bharti Airtel Ltd, India's top mobile phone carrier, was also expected to launch the phone on Friday.

The iPhone 4 boasts a higher-quality screen and longer battery life than the previous model.

Tuesday, 24 May 2011

The Invisible iPhone

 
A new interface lets you keep your phone in your pocket and use apps or answer calls by tapping your hand.

Over time, using your smart-phone touch screen becomes second nature, to the point where you can even do some tasks without looking. Researchers in Germany are now working on a system that would let you perform such actions without even holding the phone—instead you'd tap your palm, and the movements would be interpreted by an "imaginary phone" system that would relay the request to your actual phone.

The concept relies on a depth-sensitive camera to pick up the tapping and sliding interactions on a palm,  software to analyze the video, and a wireless radio to send the instructions back to the iPhone.

Monday, 23 May 2011

Windows 8 for PCs, tablets in 2012


Microsoft will ship Windows 8 for desktop computers and tablets next year and the updated Windows Phone 7 will have 500 new features. 

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer said, "As we progress through the year, you ought to expect to hear a lot about Windows 8. Windows 8 slates, tablets, PCs, a variety of different form factors."

The Microsoft chief, who was addressing a developers' meet in Tokyo, also said that the upgraded Windows Phone 7 -- to be announced -- will also have 500 new features. 

Android 2.3.3 Security Flaw Explosed! “Sidejacking” Using ClientLogin API


Talented engineers at ULM University Germany exposed a security flow with Google’s Android Operating System. The flaw apparently affects 97% of the Google Android users all over the world. Chances are that if you are using Google Android phone, your data may easily land in hacker’s hand without your knowledge. This data may be about your contact list, calendar events and other private information. The engineers toyed with Google’s ClientLogin API which apparently gives remote access to third party hackers enabling them to steal your data.

Sunday, 22 May 2011

From where Android started?

If you thought Android was the brainchild of Google, think again. It was devised way back in 2003 by Andy Rubin and Rich Miner only to sell it to Google for $50 million. Google put the concept in cold storage until 2007 when it announced plans to launch the Android mobile platform. Today Rubin is the director of mobile platforms and Miner the group manager, both at Google.

Saturday, 21 May 2011

First ever Nokia + Microsft mobile phones


Speaking to Forbes, Chief Executive of European semiconductor maker STMicroelectronics, Carlo Bozotti revealed that at least some of Nokia's upcoming Microsoft Windows Phone (WP) based smartphones will be powered by silicon sourced from ST-Ericsson - a joint venture between STMicroelectronics (STM) and Ericsson.

He further announced that ST-Ericsson's  Nova Thor U8500 will be the first chip to power these phones. This sounds plausible because STM used to supply chips to Nokia, long before the former formed a 50-50 partnership with Ericsson. Bozotti also confirmed that ST-Ericsson will be one of the two chip suppliers for Nokia's Windows Phones. Qualcomm may most likely be the other supplier, as all WP7 devices released till date are powered by its Snapdragon processor.


Since the U8500 is a dual-core SOC (system on chip) supporting Full HD (1080p) video recording capabilities, we assume that it may possess 1080p playback capability as well. In addition to WXGA touchscreen support, the processor allows simultaneous display on two discrete XGA screens. Interestingly, the Nova Thor supports multiple operating systems. We would love to see this feature leveraged for a dual boot option involving WP and Symbian OS. The U8500 is based on ARM Dual Cortex A9 processor, with the ARM Mali 400 GPU handling the 3D graphics subsystem. It also incorporates the usual bells-and-whistles such as Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity, HDMI output, USB 2.0, GPS, and full web-browsing experience for next-generation smartphones.

Nokia may have been criticised for selling underpowered phones in recent times, but now it finally seems to have paid heed to competition from other well-specced smartphones. Moreover, as its Symbian mobile OS has already lost ground to rivals Android and iOS, Nokia will most likely bring out the best that it has got for the final stand. The Finnish mobile giant sure doesn't seem to be ill armed this time around.
 

Friday, 20 May 2011

Nokia picks Qualcomm for Windows phone

Nokia announced in February it would use Microsoft's Windows Phone software in all of its smartphones.

Microsoft Windows Phone operating system (OS) is available only on Qualcomm's chips, but the U.S. software giant has said it was expanding the supplier base.

"The first Nokias based on Windows Phone will have the Qualcomm chipset," said a Nokia spokesman.

"Our aim is to build a vibrant ecosystem around Nokia and the Windows Phone OS and with that intent we are naturally continuing discussions with a number of chipset suppliers for our future product portfolio," he said.

Plans for 3G in India

Industry sources warn that rates are not going to be as competitive as the current GPRS networks.

Vodafone, for example, is charging a whopping Rs 10 per MB or Rs 10,000 per GB in New Delhi, according to OnlyGizmos. When contacted by TechCircle to confirm the rates, the company refused to comment.

Aircel has more affordable plans —   Rs 132, Rs 252, Rs 502 and Rs 802 the consumers can download upto 75MB, 150MB, 350MB & 1024MB data respectively for a month with inbuilt voice & SMS. In addition to this, there are other data plans such as Rs 92 for 100 MB.

BSNL . Its prepaid plans start at Rs 275 for 0.5 GB and goes up to Rs 3000 for 35 GB.

Tata DoCoMo’s rates (for Bangalore) start from Rs 350 for prepaid connections for 200 MB data download limit and up to Rs 2000 for 2GB. Satchet packs start at Rs 11 per day for 10 MB of download and Rs 39 for 3 days for 150 MB. Local video calls cost 5 paise per second.

Airtel, on the other hand, has a daily pack of Rs 9 for 10 MB and its Flexishield prepaid pack for heavy data users costs Rs 675 for 1.2GB. (again Bangalore as a circle was chosen). Its volume-based 3G Value pack starts at Rs 13 for 20 days with a charge of 15 paise per 20 KB.

Thursday, 19 May 2011

Earth's inner core melting

The inner core of the Earth, which is believed to be growing about one millimetre per year, may be melting, scientists have claimed. 

According to researchers at the University of Leeds in England, this melting could actually be linked to activity on the Earth's surface and the findings could help explain how the core generates the planet's magnetic field. 

The 2,400km wide inner core which is a ball of solid iron about the same size of the moon is surrounded by an outer core made up mostly of liquid iron-nickel alloy, a highly viscous mantle layer and, topping it off, a solid crust that forms the surface of the planet. 

As the Earth cools from the inside out, it is believed that the molten outer core is slowly freezing, leading the inner core to grow at a rate of about one millimetre per year. 

"The standard view has been that the inner core is freezing all over and growing, but it appears that there are regions where the core is actually melting," said Sebastian Rost, a seismologist who led the research.

Monday, 16 May 2011

How to move your data in cloud computing



5 tips to migrate applications to cloud 

Organizations seeking to move applications into the cloud have five options: rehost on infrastructure as a service (IaaS), refactor for platform as a service (PaaS), revise for IaaS or PaaS, rebuild on PaaS, or replace with software as a service ( SaaS).

Read More on:
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/tech/enterprise-it/services-apps/5-tips-to-migrate-applications-to-cloud/articleshow/8368877.cms

Sunday, 15 May 2011

Samsung bulits prototype of a foldable mobile display screen

Researchers at Samsung Advanced Institute of Technology , South Korea, have built a prototype of a seamless foldable display that opens up to look like that of a regular smartphone .

The display consists of two active matrix organic light-emitting-diode (AMOLED) panels covered by a silicone window that prevents scratches and can serve as a touchscreen.

When folded down, they are separated by a gap of just one millimetre. But when the screen is opened, one panel lies almost completely on top of the other and appears seamless. 


The researchers tested the foldable display's durability by performing 100,000 folding-unfolding cycles. They said the key to success was controlling the optical properties of the materials.  

This new type of technology has not so far taken off because of the high manufacturing costs.  

Friday, 13 May 2011

Android Malware Volume Jumps 400%

The volume of attacks that target the Android mobile operating system has increased by 400% since the summer of 2010. Also in that timeframe, one in 20 enterprise mobile devices has gone missing. 

Indeed, despite the security threats facing smartphones, few users secure them. On that front, the Juniper report references a 2010 study found that only 15% of smartphone users were employing antivirus on their phones. 

Thursday, 12 May 2011

Google’s Digital Music Service Falls Short of Ambition

the service that the company unveiled on Tuesday, called Music Beta by Google, fell short of those ambitions. There is no store, the streaming function comes with restrictions, and, like Amazon’s Cloud Drive service announced in March, using it requires a long upload process.

What came between Google and its ambitions was an obstacle familiar to many digital music start-ups: despite months of negotiations, the company could not obtain licenses from the major record companies. 

Wednesday, 11 May 2011

Google Chromebook - the computer for people who hate computers





Google has realised that so long as computers are for geeks, they're on the wrong track. Google Chrome OS relies on all your services being accessible via the cloud.

IBM launches virtual desktop in India

Technological giant IBM today launched the virtual desktop in India that offers anytime, anywhere access to personal desktops from mobile devices including tablets, net books, laptops and thin clients.

The IBM Virtual Desktop allows Windows or Linux desktops to be hosted and managed centrally, thus lowering the cost and complexity of managing Personal Computer environments through rapid deployment of new applications, automatic software updates and reducing the need for help desk requests,

Tuesday, 10 May 2011

Indian telco launches 4G product for American market

Indian Telecom product manufacturer Kavveri Telecom announced launch of a linearly Polarised customer premise equipment (CPE) antenna, for North American market.

The 4G or LTE (Long Term Evaluation) technology in frequency band of 698 to 960 Mhz. This antenna will serve need of companies for providing LTE and other services in the these frequency bands.

Google to launch music service

Google plans to introduce its long-awaited service to allow people to upload and store their music collections on the Web and listen to their songs on Android phones or tablets and on computers.

The announcement of the new service, a cloud-based music player, will be made on Wednesday at Google I/O, at the company’s developers conference here.

The service, to be called Music Beta by Google, is similar to one introduced by Amazon in March, although it will store considerably more music. And like Amazon, Google does not have the cooperation of music labels, which means that users cannot do certain things that would legally require licenses, like sharing songs with friends and buying songs from Google.

Even Apple Macs can catch viruses

As a loyal Windows user, I find there are few things more boring than listening to Apple evangelists harping on about the merits of their smarter, prettier Macs. In a recent ad, a smug Robert Webb, playing a Mac alongside David Mitchell's dowdy PC, made this claim: "I run Mac OS X, so you don't have to worry about the viruses and spyware [as] PCs do." The ad led to several complaints. 

Clive Longbottom, a director at the IT analysts Quocirca, says it's wrong to say Macs don't get viruses. "They could; it's just that nobody can be bothered to write them. Worldwide, only about 3 per cent of desktop computers are Macs. At that level, it's not financially viable for hackers to write viruses for Macs." 

Macs used to be more resistant, but times have changed and Mac users are complacent at their peril. As more PC users install antivirus software and Microsoft ups its game, hackers might turn their attention to Macs. It's probably time for Mac users to start thinking about antivirus software, such as McAfee.

Monday, 9 May 2011

Hackers put Linux back on the PS3.


OPEN SOURCE HACKERS have designed a homebrew firmware update that puts the Other OS feature back on the Playstation 3 (PS3).
While Sony is still trying to gets its Playstation Network (PSN) back online, hackers have come up with a homebrew workaround to get the Other OS feature back on PS3 so they can run Linux on it.

Intel's 3D tech redefines the transistor



What is 3D exactly?
Intel calls it generically 3D but technically it's a Tri-Gate transistor. The traditional flat two-dimensional "planar" gate is replaced with a thin three-dimensional silicon fin that rises up vertically from the silicon substrate.

The gate wraps around the fin. The current is controlled by using a gate on each of the three sides of the fin--two on each side and one across the top--rather than just one on top, as is the case with the 2D planar transistor.

So,  3D or vertical transistors become necessary. And Intel isn't just talking about this theoretically, it's going to manufacture chips based on these transistors


Sunday, 8 May 2011

When buying touch screens, it is important to note

* It should have features which you can easily use, like the ability for changing characters should you use it as a keyboard or as a mobile phone.

* Check out its display resolution for clarity.

* It should have a capable battery life and fast charging for you to fully utilize and make the most out of your gadget.

* It should be dirt, water and heat resistant, which makes cleaning very minimal.

* It should come with a warranty for repairs or change of parts.

With this helpful facts in mind, it won’t be hard to find your ideal Electronic Gadgets with touch screen features. Good luck on your touch screen hunting!

Kinds of Touch Screen technology

* The resistive touch screen technology has functioning layers made up of electrically metallic conductive and resistive sheets which gathers voltage from back to front to permit the controller to process the user’s needs. This type of touch screen is affordable and resists dust and water, but it can be damaged by sharp objects which come to contact.

* The surface wave touch screen technology on the other hand applies ultrasonic waves on the screen panel. This successively sends the data required to process the user’s activities. This is the most advance technology available for a touch screen.

* The capacitive touch screen technology is layered and stores electrical charges. Upon the user’s touch, it is immediately transmitted for the processing of the information. It can only use fingers to direct the screen unlike the resistive and surface wave technologies which can make use of both fingers and stylus for navigation.

Electronic Gadgets For Beginners: What Is A Capacitive and Resistive Touch Screen?


A Touch Screen is a gadget in a form of a display screen that is sensitive to touch and pressure. You can normally use a gadget by a touch of a finger or hand or by using a stylus. It is equipped with an electronic visual display system which detects the presence of touch along its display range.


It also works as an input tool, where its interface can be modeled to palpable buttons. A touch screen can be used as a keyboard and its recent multi touch technology allows the touch screen to recognize handwritings and finger actions. It also recognizes graphics by simple touch on the screen.

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