Huawei introduces fastest smartphone the Ascend D quad mobile phone

Huawei introduced the world’s fastest quad-core smartphone, the Huawei Ascend D quad.

Powered by the Huawei’s K3V2 quad-core 1.2GHz/1.5GHz processor and boasting the most compact design among 4.5-inch smartphones, the Ascend D quad expands the realm of possibilities for consumers with an Android 4.0 operating system and Huawei’s proprietary power management system which provides up to 30% in energy savings.

The Ascend D quad is an entertainment dynamo with its 4.5-inch 720P high definition touchscreen, and the industry’s most powerful 32-bit true color graphic processor.

Its PPI 330 screen providing crystal clear display even under direct sunlight, is complemented by its Dolby 5.1 Surround Sound and Audience earSmart voice technology for an experience which excels across the senses.

Its 8-megapixel BSI rear-facing camera, 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, and 1080p full HD video-capture and playback capabilities enables you to record your special moments in clearer, richer detail.

The Ascend D quad comes with an 1800mAh battery, which lasts for one to two days with normal usage. The smartphone’s prowess is enhanced by Huawei Device’s proprietary power management technology which provides a longer battery life of up to 30% compared to industry average by adjusting power consumption according to usage needs. It also ensures higher chipset performance and efficiency by maintaining a low chip temperature.

Measuring 64mm narrow and 8.9mm slim, the Ascend D quad is proof that good things do come in small packages. With an ultra-thin frame, the lightweight and compact smartphone’s 4.5-inch touchscreen seems to vanish into the edge, creating an “infinity” feel and allowing an exceptionally narrow body.

The Ascend D quad series will be available in China, Australia, Europe, India – Asia-Pacific, North and South America, and the Middle East in Q2 2012. The Ascend D1 will be available in the above markets from April 2012.

Facebook Messenger gets an update, now available for BlackBerry

Facebook had announced an update to Messaging app - Facebook Messenger. With this update the Facebook Messenger is now officially available for BlackBerry users. The app is already available for Android and iOS users.

The recent update includes :

• Available for BlackBerry users
• See who's online and who's on mobile
• Know when the other person is typing
• Easier to send messages to the people you message most
• Added support for 22 new languages for Android
• Added support for 12 new languages for iPhone

To try this app visit here

More malware apps found in the Android Market

For the Android users, some more trouble seems to be headed their way as it has been reported that more malware has been detected in the Android Market. The news is definitely not a bolt from the blue since only some time ago infected apps were pulled out from the Android Market and remotely wiped from the Android handsets by Google.

It would be great if Google could become more proactive about detecting these apps since so far it has only reacted to outside reports about the presence of malware in the Android Market. The malware appears to be an iteration of DroidDream Light and is present in apps which seem to have legitimate or similar names. The names of the malware app are Quick FallDown, Scientific Calculator, Bubble Buster and Best Compass & Leveler.

Around 1000 to 5000 such malware apps have been reportedly downloaded so far. The numbers seem to be controlled because the malware was not available in the Android Market for a long time. The malware makes the handsets visit certain web addresses, which are likely to be malicious and would be able to begin downloads as well.

These malware apps in the Android Market have been detected by Lookout Mobile Security which says the infected apps have come from mobile developer "MobNet".

The Lookout Mobile Security says in a blog post: "With the discovery of this new malware, it is more important than ever to pay attention to what you're downloading. Stay alert and ensure that you trust every app you download. As we uncover more details about DroidDream Light and related malware we'll keep you updated."

Couple of months back, Kaspersky had also come out with a report stating the problem of malware for Android was big since there were numerous Android devices which run outdated operating system versions and were vulnerable to malware apps.

Seven new BlackBerry handsets coming soon

Research In motion will soon be unveiling seven different BlackBerry smartphones in the months to come, co-CEOs of RIM, Jim Balsillie and Mike Lazaridis announced this during its annual meeting in Waterloo, Canada.

All these smartphones will be based on the upcoming BlackBerry OS 7, which was announced only a few weeks back in the international market.

Varghese M Thomas, Director, Corporate Communications, India and SAARC, RIM, said to The Mobile Indian, "All the new devices, which will be launched internationally, will also be coming to India."

As reported earlier, the new BlackBerry Bold 9900 (touch and type devices) is also set to hit the Indian markets in the coming weeks. It will be based on the BlackBerry OS6 but Indian users can expect an upgrade soon after RIM comes up with the new handsets running on OS7 operating system.

Also, the company is poised to announce an OS7 update for the BlackBerry Playbook users in India.