BlackBerry World 2012 Keynote
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Blackberry Music Gateway – Video
The BlackBerry Music Gateway is nothing new, however there is now a new version supporting NFC. I was in two minds about this accessory but after getting a demo I need to get one of these!
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Connections Made Simple – Using NFC, simply tap your NFC enabled BlackBerry to connect to the BlackBerry Music Gateway**, or connect via standard Bluetooth for universal connectivity of any Bluetooth enabled device such as smartphones, tablets and computers
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Enjoy Wireless Freedom – Stream music from your BlackBerry smartphone, BlackBerry PlayBook, or any other Bluetooth enabled device. BlackBerry Music Gateway connects to any existing home stereo equipment or car stereo using the RCA or 3.5mm cables included in the box
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Wireless Remote Control – Use your device as the remote for complete control of playback, track changes, and volume.
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Multitasking – Access other applications or surf the web while playing music. Music automatically pauses when an incoming phone call is received and continues when the call is ended without skipping a beat.
You can see the video demo below. It is pretty awesome. Why not follow @UK_BlackBerry for further updates.
The BlackBerry PlayBook powered police car
The one thing that really drew my attention when I entered the BlackBerry World showcase was a beautiful Canadian police car.
The force now has a few squad cars with the BlackBerry PlayBook mounted on the dashboard. The police officers also each carry a BlackBerry Smartphone and the two devices work in conjunction with one another.
The PlayBook gives officers quick access to a varity of apps from criminal databases to printing tickets.
The best bit though is how it controls the flashing red and blue lights.
Check out the video below. It is awesome!
BlackBerry 10 sneak peek video and screen shots
BlackBerry 10 preview!
University Hospital Birmingham and the BlackBerry Solution – Video
We mentioned earlier in the week about Surrey County Council using the BlackBerry Solution as a way of running the business more effectively. University Hospital Birmingham are also big BlackBerry fans and utilize the BlackBerry Solution to enable both management and medical staff to stay in touch on and off site while having secure patient information accessible on their BlackBerry.
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A reliable, secure and robust solution in a clinical environment.
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Real time access to patient information.
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BlackBerry MVS for efficient communications.
You can see a video below of how the hospital makes best use of the BlackBerry Solution.
Samsung Galaxy S Advance Unboxing Video
Only announced two days ago the Samsung Galaxy S Advance has already landed at tracyandmatt towers. It may be left out of the limelight due to the Galaxy S III being announced next week but I am quite surprised as to how nice the device is.
Sporting a 4 inch Super AMOLED display and powered by a 1GHz dual core processor the Advance is pretty nippy. Unfortunately it is only running Android 2.3 which may well put some people off.
This won’t dissuade me from giving the device a good run for its money. I shall be taking with me to the USA this weekend so I should get plenty of time to put it through its paces.
If you fancy picking one up now Clove have the device in stock sim free.
You can see the unboxing and demo below:
Surrey County Council and the BlackBerry Solution – Video
We have covered organisations that use the BlackBerry solution a few times on the site. Here is another that popped up on the BlackBerry UK YouTube channel.
Surrey County Council have 1700 BlackBerry smartphones in place to help them manage the business. In addition to using the BlackBerry’s native apps the council have created there own apps to make them as efficient as possible. Both office and remote workers therefore have instant access to a wide range of information at their fingertips. The PlayBook is currently being tested too so it will be interesting to see the results of the trial.
With BlackBerry getting stick from the media on a fairly regular basis it is great to see another success story.
You can view the video below.
Samsung Smart TV: New LED and Plasma TVs added to portfolio
Following the global announcement at the 2012 Consumer Electronics Show in the New Year, Samsung Electronics Co. UK Ltd, the UK’s number one TV brand with the most awarded TV range has today revealed that the 2012 LED and Plasma Smart TV series are now available in the UK.
Samsung’s 2012 range delivers a smarter, simpler and more connected life for consumers. With Smart Interaction, people can now control their sets through Voice Control, Motion Control and Face Recognition whereby they can turn the TV on or off, adjust the volume or activate selected apps through speech or a wave of your hand. Face Recognition activates your personal profile and your favourite apps meaning you don’t have to spend your time searching through content.
As part of Smart Content, three new exclusive services including Family Story, Fitness and Kids enable families to share photos and messages with each other, sync personal fitness goals and provide a wealth of infotainment and games in a kid-friendly interface that parents can control and monitor. Whilst, AllShare Play lets consumers easily access personal content no matter where they are or regardless of whether it is stored on a TV, tablet, camera, phone or PC.
In addition, select Samsung Smart TVs in 2012 allow consumers to enjoy new experiences as their TV is ‘reborn’ each year with the latest smart technology, simply by installing a Smart Evolution kit. The kit slots into the back of the set and regularly updates the TVs with the latest software available from Samsung.
Samsung Unpacked Teaser
In true Samsung style the company are already teasing us as to what lies ahead at the event on May 3rd where we can expect to see the next Galaxy S III. The following video doesn’t give much away (also typical) but it does have a dig at another what I can only presume is the iPhone stating ‘you can now stand out from….everyone else.’ Cheeky.
You can see the video below.
JCB Toughphone Pro-Smart unboxing & water test video
We mentioned earlier in the week that the JCB Pro-Smart was now available to order from Clove. The Android 2.3 device may be big and chunky but it will withstand drops, knocks, water, dust and scratches. The Pro-Smart may not be suited to everyone but if you are in the sort of business where dropping your smartphone could render it useless this may be the perfect handset.
One feature I love with the JCB Pro-Smart is its battery size. 2000mAp should easily get you through the day and some, especially as it is only powering a 3.2 inch touchscreen.
You can see the unboxing video below and I also perform the scratch and water test. Will it survive?
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