BASKING RIDGE, N.J., Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon Wireless, Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) and Google™ announced Galaxy™ Nexus™ is available starting today in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com for $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement.
Customers can browse the Web, stream music and more at blazing speeds using the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network. Galaxy Nexus customers can enjoy access to the 4G LTE network in 190 markets covering over 200 million people across the United States, and fly through the Web with fast download speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps within the 4G LTE Mobile Broadband coverage area.
Galaxy Nexus runs Android™ 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, which brings an entirely new look and feel to Android. Galaxy Nexus offers customers a redesigned user experience with improved multi-tasking, notifications, Near Field Communications (NFC) sharing with Android Beam™ and a full Web-browsing experience. The lock screen, home screen, phone app and everything in between have been rethought and redesigned to make Android simple, beautiful and useful. Galaxy Nexus also features an ultra-thin 9.47mm design with a 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED™ Contour Display to watch movies, view pictures and play games that come to life in 720p (1280x720) resolution.
Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) features:
Redesigned user interface – software navigation buttons, a first for Android smartphones, and a dedicated recent apps button to make multi-tasking easy Face Unlock – use state-of-the-art facial recognition to unlock Galaxy Nexus Android Beam™ – quickly share Web pages, apps, contacts and YouTube™ videos with friends by simply tapping two compatible phones together Redesigned Camera – introduces panorama mode, 1080p video capture, zero-shutter lag for instant photo capturing, and effects such as silly faces and background replacement People Application – browse friends, family and coworkers, see their photos in high-resolution and check their latest status updates from Google+ and other social networks Cloud Services – keep email, contacts, photos, music, browser bookmarks and other data synced to the cloud, available across multiple devices so customers never lose important data Google Music – upload up to 20,000 songs to the cloud, discover and buy new music from Android Market™, and stream it instantly on Galaxy Nexus and from the Web for free Google+ – Create a Google+ account right from the phone and check status updates, manage circles, quickly share updates and photos, video chat with up to ten friends with Mobile Hangouts, and chat with groups of friends with Google+ Messenger Support for Google Mobile™ Services – Gmail™, Google Maps™ with 3D maps and free turn-by-turn navigation, Google Earth™, Movie Studio, YouTube, syncing with Google Calendar™, a redesigned Google+ app and access to more than 300,000 apps, millions of eBooks, thousands of movies to rent, and millions of songs available to download from Android MarketAdditional features:
Dual-core 1.2 GHz application processor and HTML5 Web browser – optimized dual-core processing with Android 4.0 combined with lightning fast 4G LTE connectivity for fast downloading of graphics, applications processing and Web browsing Mobile Hotspot capability – share 4G LTE or 3G connection with up to 10 Wi-Fi-enabled devices 5-megapixel rear-facing camera with zero-shutter lag for instant photo capturing, autofocus and LED flash with full 1080p recording Front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for video chat Textured soft-touch back cover – enhances the ergonomic feel and makes the phone slip-resistant Bluetooth® 3.0 technology – support for headset, hands-free, stereo, phonebook access, human interface device (HID) and object push for vCard and vCalendar 1 GB RAM and 32 GB on-board memory (actual formatted capacity will be less)Pricing and data packages:
Galaxy Nexus is available now in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at http://www.verizonwireless.com/ for $299.99 with a new two-year customer agreement. Customers that purchase a Galaxy Nexus by Samsung will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless Nationwide Talk plan beginning at $39.99 monthly access and a smartphone data package starting at $30 monthly access for 2 GB of data.Customers can visit www.verizonwireless.com/galaxynexus for more information on the Galaxy Nexus. For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.
About Verizon Wireless
Verizon Wireless operates the nation's largest 4G LTE network and largest, most reliable 3G network. The company serves 107.7 million total wireless connections, including 90.7 million retail customers. Headquartered in Basking Ridge, N.J., with nearly 83,000 employees nationwide, Verizon Wireless is a joint venture of Verizon Communications (NYSE, NASDAQ: VZ) and Vodafone (LSE, NASDAQ: VOD). For more information, visit www.verizonwireless.com. To preview and request broadcast-quality video footage and high-resolution stills of Verizon Wireless operations, log on to the Verizon Wireless Multimedia Library at www.verizonwireless.com/multimedia.
About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsungwireless.com.
Google, Nexus, Android, YouTube, Google, Gmail, Google Maps, Google Earth, Google Calendar, and Android Market are trademarks of Google, Inc.
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TEMPE, Ariz., Dec. 15, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Unicorn Media, a digital media management provider, today announced that its CTO, AJ McGowan will be speaking at the 5th annual DCIA "Conference within CES" scheduled for Wednesday, January 11th in Las Vegas, NV in conjunction with the 2012 CES International trade show. The Distributed Computing Industry Association (www.DCIA.info) is an international trade organization with more than one-hundred industry-leading Member companies and is an allied association of the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA).
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Unicorn's CTO, AJ McGowan will take part in the panel discussion titled, "The Impact on Consumer Electronics Manufacturers of Cloud Computing Deployment" featuring Stefan Bewley, Director, Altman Vilandrie & Company; Shane Dyer, President, Arrayent; David Frerichs, Strategic Consultant, Pioneer Corporation; Kshitij Kumar, SVP, Mobile Video, Concurrent; Michael Papish, Solutions Architecture Director, Rovi Corporation; Jordan Rohan, Managing Director, Stifel Nicolaus; and Chuck Stormon, CEO, Attend. Their expert panel examines the implications of remotely accessing applications and data that must be integrated into networked end-user devices. A look at servers and other edge storage hardware products rounds out the discussion. The panel discussion takes place on Wednesday, January 11th, at the DCIA Conference in the Cloud at International CES. For more information, visit http://www.cesweb.org/.
McGowan is responsible for developing Unicorn's patented technology platform, Unicorn ONCE™. Unicorn ONCE™ allows video publishers to upload their content one time and distribute it to any Internet-connected device while allowing for dynamic ad integration and real-time analytics across every platform. Together, Unicorn's modular suite of workflow optimization tools, including its technology platform Unicorn ELEMENTS, analytics tool Unicorn VISION™, and multi-screen ad targeting and analytics technology Unicorn ONCE™ make the distribution of content to any IP-enabled device less time consuming and less expensive, enabling content owners to cut cost and maximize profitability.
About Unicorn Media, Inc.
Unicorn Media, Inc. is a digital media management provider that helps companies deliver media to any device, anytime, anywhere, while providing real-time analytics on any platform. Unicorn's core services include Unicorn ONCE™, Unicorn VISION™ and Unicorn ELEMENTS™, technology that allows users to syndicate to any Internet-connected device, track content in real-time across any platform and optimize workflow to maximize profitability. http://www.unicornmedia.com.
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OULU, Finland, Dec. 14, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- EB, Elektrobit Corporation (NASDAQ-OMX: EBC1V), a developer of cutting- edge embedded technology solutions for automotive and wireless industries, today announced that its Specialized Device Platform has been chosen as The Technology of the Year winner by the Wireless Innovation Forum Awards. The announcement was made at this year's Conference on Communications Technologies and Software Defined Radio (SDR'11 - WInnComm).
An award selected by members of The Wireless Innovation Forum, The Technology of the Year award is given to an individual or organization for a breakthrough product or technology in the field of Software Defined or Cognitive Radio. With the launch of the EB Specialized Device Platform, an Android-based mobile platform designed for specialized vertical markets, EB has given specialized verticals the ability to customize 80 percent of the device, allowing for military, healthcare, public safety and others to special order and customize the Android in ways that would be most effective for their organizations.
"Seeing the Specialized Device Platform gain recognition as a breakthrough device is a testament to the research behind designing a customizable product like this," said Jani Lyrintzis, vice president, Special Terminals at EB. "EB set out to fill the void of cutting-edge technology within the vertical markets, and this award is validation that we were able to provide a needed technology to public safety, military and other specialized organizations."
The EB Specialized Device Platform allows EB's customers to benefit from the commercial technologies driving the rapid growth of the consumer wireless device market while giving market specific features and device type customization to specialized market organizations. As a smartphone-tablet platform, organizations get a 'made-to-order' mobile device that incorporates key design features desired for a particular mobile device with specific hardware and software features required by their market segment. For example, military vendors can specify MIL-STD-810G mechanics for a ruggedized Android handset, integration of a proprietary security engine or optimization of a proprietary software application to extend the device battery life.
Anchored by the Texas Instruments OMAP™ family of application processors, the Specialized Device Platform includes both OMAP3™ series single-core and OMAP4™ series dual-core options. EB chose TI's OMAP processors for their balance between competitive mass market performance and unique features, such as integrated and fully programmable C64x Digital Signal Processor, which appeal to the target vertical markets. Other key features include integrated cellular connectivity options including LTE with Band 14 support for the U.S. Public Safety market, a high-resolution touch-screen enabled display with superior sunlight readability, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS and advanced battery and power management features. Additionally, EB offers other advanced features such as integrated mobile satellite connectivity.
More about EB Specialized Terminal Platform at: http://www.elektrobit.com/what_we_deliver/wireless/offering/specialized_device_platform
Further information:
Craig O'Connell
EB Special Terminals
Tel. +1 425 686 3100
Email: craig.oconnell@elektrobit.com
Meghan Callaghan
Ruder Finn Public Relations for EB
Tel. +1 212 715 1608
Email: callaghanm@ruderfinn.com
EB, Elektrobit Corporation
EB develops advanced technology and transforms it into enriching end user experiences. EB specializes in demanding embedded software and hardware solutions for the automotive industry and wireless technologies. The company's net sales for the year 2010 totaled EUR 161.8 million. Elektrobit Corporation is listed on the NASDAQ OMX Helsinki. www.elektrobit.com
About The Wireless Innovation Forum™
Established in 1996, the Wireless Innovation Forum™ is a non-profit mutual benefit corporation dedicated to driving technology innovation in commercial, civil, and defense communications worldwide. Members bring a broad base of experience in Software Defined Radio (SDR), Cognitive Radio(CR) and Dynamic Spectrum Access (DSA) technologies in diverse markets and at all levels of the wireless value chain to address emerging wireless communications requirements. www.wirelessinnovation.org
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