Audi plans expansion of hybrids, electrics

Audi plans a rapid expansion of plug-in hybrid and electric vehicles over the next few years as a key component in Volkswagen Group’s strategy to dominate the alternative-powertrain market by decade’s end.
Michael Dick, Audi’s board member for technical development, told Automotive News that the next-generation A6 sedan will have the potential to be a full hybrid by the end of 2012. The A6 would join the recently introduced hybrid A8 sedan at the Geneva auto show and the soon-to-be-launched Q5 hybrid crossover.
Hybrid capability may stretch to each part of Audi’s lineup by the end of the decade.
By 2020, Audi wants to increase the efficiency of its internal combustion engines by 30 percent and wants 5 percent of the brand’s lineup to be electric, Dick said.
The challenge with electric vehicles “is to make all of these things possible for series production,” he said.
“In the future, our customers will be able to choose from an increasingly broad range of driveline technologies,” Audi CEO Rupert Stadler said in Geneva.
“We shall offer electric power in the best possible forms for a wide range of mobility needs. The hybrid driveline will be followed by all-electric vehicles.
“The e-tron name will have an important part to play. Just as ‘quattro’ has become a synonym for all-wheel drive, so ‘e-tron’ is to be the Audi brand name for electric mobility.”
Audi recently set up a division to develop and produce a range of high-priced e-tron electric cars starting in 2012. The brand’s electric-car approach is different from that of rival BMW, which is developing smaller vehicles designed for urban commuting.
Parent VW Group wants to be No. 1 in hybrid and electric cars before the end of the decade, increasing its electric-vehicle market share to 3 percent of its fleet by 2018.
Globally, VW Group plans to launch a full-electric version of its Up minicar, the E-UP, the E-Golf and the E-Jetta in 2013. To get ready for those debuts, VW will debut a test fleet of 500 electric Golfs globally next year.
For now, only the Jetta electric will go to the United States, VW Group CEO Martin Winterkorn said.
He said: “We will take the hybrid out of its niche status with our high-volume models.”

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2013 Porsche “New 356”

A smaller version of the Boxster has been rumored for quite some time now, although Porsche had been doing a great job deflecting the talk as just that: “rumors.” But now that Volkswagen has taken over Porsche, executives have let fly with a few choice quotes, and it looks almost certain that Porsche will produce the so-called “Baby Boxster.”

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2015 Toyota Supra

Some may remember, the concept was developed in 2007, but it didn’t take long until the plans were canned due to a priority adjustment in company’s direction.  they were more interested in developing hybrid-focused technology for the everyday motorist. Toyota did think about producing a 3.5-litre V6, high-output, hybrid engine for the Supra concept but saw little interest in chasing the performance segment at the time. However, the sports car will not be «fully green», because Toyota is planning to create more sporting version of Supra, which is possible without the cost of hybrid systems. There is information that a prototype of a future business model will be shown in this year’s motor show in Tokyo. Hybrid FT-HS Sports was originally created as a separate model, and was to appear this year,  economic situation, Toyota has decided to curtail the project until better times. All fans are, a sort of anticipation, or at least hint from Toyota, that really is scheduled to release of a new Supra.

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LG Optimus T

If you are looking bust in Android country and you’re on a budget that offers the LG Optimus T for T-Mobile. The LG Optimus T is for those who have a capacitive touch screen and full Google want to treat optimally. The LG Optimus is a pint-sized little guy compared to the monstrous smartphones on the market. But keep in mind that the LG T Optimus for beginners, so if you want entertainment powerhouse phone, then you will have to produce more coins. Advanced On the other side of the coin, if the LG Optimus T is also for you, the BlackBerry Curve is 3G price-based rivals. Both phones have similar cameras and compact size, although their interface designs and the fork to make it clear partitioning of the old school of the new school users. Let’s find out which school you attend.
Design

The LG Optimus T is a sleek, Gemlik small phone that comes in a male-Titanium finish, or would the ladies with a touch of violet. The phone itself has rounded edges, which felt ergonomically sound in our pockets, and for the most part, LG employs a minimalist design outside. Our only buttons are menu, search, and a little oval panel found that the Home and Back buttons homes limited. A 3.5 mm audio jack and power/ lock key is rest along the top of the LG Optimus T, and a volume control on the right side. There is no camera button and the T Optimus is missing a bolt on its 3.2-megapixel camera on the back to assist.
In the thin, plastic back Luke is the 2GB MicroSD card that is delivered, and the LG Optimus T battery. You have to pry the battery up to get the T-Mobile SIM card, and what a pain in the Keiser, that is. We had to use a paper clip to the darn thing out. The good news is that the MicroSD card slot is not obstructed by the battery, and it holds up to 32GB capacity cards. All in all, the LG Optimus T is very beginner-oriented from the outside.

Interface
But on the inside, the LG T Optimus rewarded us with a highly sensitive capacitive touch screen. It is not the highest resolution, nor does the Optimus T’s screen feature any fancy AMOLED technology, as we saw on the Galaxy-S phones, but the screen resolution is a step from the Blackberry Curve 3G. Structurally, the Optimus T-screen is not glass and is not yet fully integrated into the facade of the phone, we could push the transparent plastic film a few millimeters inside. Since the screen is not glass, finger movement was not as smooth action, and we take care of scratching over time.
Though once the plastic screen was broken into, was swiping our smooth and we could concentrate on the full Android 2.2 experiences. That’s right-LG Optimus running Android 2.2, even if we do not get to take full advantage of Android 2.2 ‘s goodies. So we could not watch videos on the web browser embedded. Who’s to blame? A deficiency in the internal hardware. Like the BlackBerry Curve 3G, the LG Optimus T strictly a basic messaging, social networking and light web browsing phone. There is no interface in connection with bells and whistles. Although we can say there is not much to do to BlackBerry with Android 2.2 can tango, even if we are short staffed in a couple of interface-related features on the Optimus T version of Android 2.2.

Navigation /Internet

Like most other Android phones offered by LG T Optimus its stately Google services like Gmail, Maps, Talk, Voice Search, High Quality YouTube, and full contact synchronization. Not only that, but the LG Optimus T allows us to Google, Twitter, Facebook and contacts so that they all appeared in our list combine. We have a Facebook widget, that updates are transmitted, and talks about widgets, a nice small group of pre-installed widgets that could be added to Android one of Optimus T 5 home screens. The Android Market was also present, and the Optimus T presented Swype technology that allows us to accelerate the process SMS.
Now, even though the LG Optimus T shares much with other high-end Android phones on the market, it is worth noting that this is more of a barebones spread of features. There is not a social networking hub dedicated nature of the application or widget that brings together all accounts in a unique live feed, and work around the LG can not Optimus T advanced graphics for games. Also be prepared for a drop in speed from the pros in the game as the Motorola or Samsung Droid X Captivate. The LG Optimus T is a slow, Internet browser on his sweet, jerky time to zoom in and scroll to the sides at a rate of Gloop. There is still much higher than the BlackBerry Curve molasses 3G browsing and the Optimus T is a lot of beginners in the Internet realm to fulfill. But do not expect a lighting-fast Android phone. It is mediocre in terms of speed.

Call Quality /Battery Life

A strange thing happened during our phone calls on the LG Optimus T, and that was the existence of some noise, white noise. It was not a big mistake, and we were still able to hear loud and clear, but the overlapping white noise was a bit repulsive. This was one of the few arenas in which we prefer the BlackBerry Curve 3G. One nice thing about the LG Optimus T, that it is appointed to a position WiFi, but that was not on our test unit, waiting to make an update that function possible.
Battery life was not as impressive as the Curve 3G, but of course the Optimus T has much more screen-related measures breathable. The Optimus T was still a decent battery life, lasting the day with around 40% battery life at the end.

Image/ Video Quality

Like the BlackBerry Curve 3G, the LG Optimus T has to offer not much in the way of digital image processing. We get a 3.2-megapixel camera without flash or camera button. The LG Optimus T 3G wins over the curve in the camera department, however, based on its video performance and camera interface. First of all, we get Android suite of camera controls that apply to us exposure, white balance can be adjusted, as negative and solarization filter, focus, and much more. We also shoot 640×480 video resolution in a larger, compared with the curves 3G 320×240 resolution max.
Images were a little too much in-camera sharpening, but the color was more natural and less noise when compared to the Curve 3G. The LG Optimus T, was, despite its lack of a flash is not an unpleasant amount of noise in low light, even if it exposes difficulties with such a small sensor had. Videos were the same, and we decided to shoot in night mode have no chance we get. For a beginner-phone, the LG Optimus T was not too shabby in digital imaging, but it is still at the base of the totem pole.

Conclusion

By now you probably have your decision which one would be very simple since the beginning, if we do not come along and complicated process achieved with our excessive testing and analysis. The LG Optimus T and the BlackBerry Curve 3G fall into the same price range. This places you in either the old or new school classroom. But at least it’s an easy decision. For those who want to take on the wide world of Android and seek a social networking-friendly, dressed capacitive touchscreen smartphone, then the LG Optimus T is a great little phone for you to get out of the starting blocks. Who can say no, do goodbye to their QWERTY-keyboard, BB Messenger and Brick Breaker with BlackBerry stick. But it really is the price points to fuel the feud.

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Motorola DEFY

Motorola now wants to be defiant with its latest Android 2.1 mobile phone, that they think is the toughest mobile phone ever made!

The Motorola Defy is dust proof, water resistant and maybe even Hulk-proof, and features a large, resilient display that has protection against scratches making this phone one of the toughest out there. Another main feature is the inclusion of CrystalTalk PLUS technology that decreases noise by using two microphones that filter out background noise and amplifies your voice so you don’t have to shout like the Hulk does!
The phone also features an Adobe Flash Lite enabled browser a 3.7” WVGA screen, a5-megapixel camera with flash, digital zoom and auto focus. DEFY is also Digital Living Network Alliance (DLNA)-enabled so you can stream, store and share content with compatible devices around the home like HDTVs, game consoles and PCs.

Key features include:

■Water resistant and dustproof, keeping the device safe from common hazards
■Display protects against impact and scratch damage
■DLNA-compatible to share, store and stream content with other compatible devices
■Connected Music Player for song lyrics and ability to discover, buy and download music, right from your phone
■107 x 59 x 13.2 mm slim pocketable smartphone features Android 2.1
■Networks: WCDMA 900/2100, GSM 850/900/1800/1900, HSDPA 7.2 Mbps (Category 7/8), EDGE Class 12, GPRS Class 12, HSUPA 2.0 Mbps
■3.7” WVGA screen for an optimized Web experience
■Pinch to zoom for advanced Web browsing and navigation
■HTML, Adobe Flash Lite with multi-touch
■5 megapixel auto focus with an LED flash camera
■Video: Capture/Playback/Streaming, H.264, MPEG-4, WMV v9
■Swype for even easier text input using one continuous finger motion
■Internal memory: 2GBflash (1.25GB user available memory)
■Memory card: 2GB microSD card included (maximum up to 32GB)
■Bluetooth: 2.1 with EDR
■3.5mm audio jack
■CrystalTalkTM PLUS with dual microphones filters noise so you can hear and be heard
■Your choice of Chinese input methods: BoPoMoFo, Cangjie, PinYin, Stroke and Handwriting

Additional features and apps include:
■A suite of Google applications: Gmail, YouTube, Google Maps with Google Latitude and Google Talk
■Navigation: aGPS, Google Maps
■Email Support: IMAP and POP, Push Gmail, Push Exchange
■IM Support: Google Talk
■Calendar: syncs with Google Calendar
■The screen with proximity sensor locks automatically when it gets near to your face while you are calling

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T-Mobile Comet

The T-Mobile Comet is a fun, entry-level Android-powered smartphone for the beginner smartphone user. Comet makes your life easier by finding the information you need and staying connected with your friends and family. Using Google Search and your web browser over super-fast 3G and WiFi networks lets you quickly find whatever information you seek. The Android Market has thousands of apps for fun, information, entertainment, communication, and productivity. The 3.2 megapixel camera captures great photos and videos while you’re on-the-go. USB tethering and WiFi HotSpot allow you to take advantage of T-Mobile’s nationwide 3G network in an exciting way by using your Comet to get an internet connection on your laptop or tablet while on-the-go. Last, but not least, the GPS-powered maps and Navigation helps you find your destination. The T-Mobile Comet is a fantastic alternative to bigger, more expensive high-end Android smartphones.


Highlights
•2.8″ Full Touch Screen Powered By Google’s Android OS 2.2
•3.2MP Camera Also Captures Video, Send To Friends and Family Via Multimedia Messaging
•Control Your Home’s FrontPoint Security System From This Phone
•Create A WiFi HotSpot So Multiple People Can Take Advantage Of T-Mobile’s Mobile Broadband
•Integrated GPS Provides Support For Location-based Services Like Google Maps
•Listen To Music On The FM Radio Or Watch Videos On YouTube
•Pre-loaded Google Apps: Google Search, Voice Search, Google Maps, Navigation, and Places
•Surf The Web With The Full HTML Web Browser
•Thousands Of Apps and Widgets From Android Market
•Use Your Comet To Get Mobile Broadband Access On Your Laptop

Compatible Rate Plans
•Device Supports Voice Plans – Yes
•Device Supports Add-on Line Plans – Yes
•Device Supports Add-on Line Upgrade Plans – Yes
•Available For Purchase Without Service Plan – Yes

Compatible Features
•T-Mobile Android Plan Options – Yes
•T-Mobile Messaging Options – Yes
•T-Mobile Voice Plan Options – Yes

What’s In The Box
•Additional Items Included – International Charger, Data Kit (Cable), Stereo Headset

Messaging Features
•Email Client – Microsoft Exchange Support, POP, IMAP, SMTP, AOL, Yahoo, Windows Live, Gmail
•HTML Web Browsing – Yes, Supports Full Web Browsing
•Instant Messenger – Yes, Chat On-the-go With Google Talk
•Multimedia Messaging – Yes, Send and Receive Picture and Video Messages
•Text Messaging (SMS) – Yes, Send and Receive Text Messages

Entertainment
•Custom Ringtones – Yes, Downloadable Via Android Market
•Customizable Graphics – Yes, Downloadable Via Android Market
•Facebook – Yes, Downloadable App
•Games – Yes, Downloadable Via Android Market
•App Store – Yes, Android Market
•MP3 Player – Yes, MP3, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MPEG4, WAV, MIDI
•MP3 Ringtones – Yes, MP3, Megatones, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MIDI, Polyphonic, MPEG4
•MySpace – Yes, Downloadable App
•Picture Caller ID – Yes
•Polyphonic Ringtones – Yes
•Ringer Profiles – Yes
•Streaming Multimedia Support – Yes, Music and Video Player, FM Radio, YouTube App
•FM Radio – Yes
•Twitter – Yes, Downloadable App Or Via Text Message

Digital Camera
•Camera – Yes, 3.2MP Camera Also Captures Video
•Camera Megapixels – 3.2MP
•Video Capture / Camcorder – Yes, 3.MP Camera Also Captures Video

Advanced Features
•Device Supports FrontPoint Security Systems – Yes, Control Your Home Security System From This Phone
•Google – Yes, Google Android OS 2.2
•GPS Services Support – Yes, Integrated GPS Provides Support For Location-based Services Like Google Maps
•PC Synchronization – Yes
•Bluetooth Stereo Headset (A2DP) – Yes, Stream Music Wirelessly With Stereo Bluetooth Capable Headphones
•Swype – Yes, Text With Swype – Simply Slide Your Finger Over The Letters To Draft A Text Message
•Use This Phone As A Modem – Yes, USB Tethering and WiFi Hotspot- Get Access To The Internet On Your Laptop On-the-go
•Bluetooth Wireless Technology – Yes, Connect Wirelessly To Other Bluetooth-enabled Devices Including Car Kits, Computers, and More

Core Features
•Color – Black
•Color Main Display – 2.8″, 320 x 240 Pixels, 262,000 Colors, TFT Display
•Alarm – Yes
•Style – Candy Bar
•Speakerphone – Yes
•To-Do List – Yes
•Vibrate – Yes
•Voice Memo – Yes
•Calculator – Yes
•Calendar – Yes

Battery
•Battery Type – Li-Ion
•Standby Time – Up To 9 Days
•Talk Time – Up To 5 Hours

Technical Specifications
•3G Data Speeds – Yes, Where Available
•Compatible Carrier – T-Mobile
•Data Download Speed – 3G/EDGE/UMTS/HSDPA
•Dimensions – 4.1″ x 2.2″ x 0.5″
•Expandable Memory Capacity – Up To 32GB microSD
•Internationally Compatible – Yes
•Manufacturer Model Name – U8150
•Micro-USB Port – Yes
•Mobile Hotspot – Yes, Create A WiFi HotSpot So Multiple People Can Take Advantage Of T-Mobile’s Mobile Broadband
•Multiple Numbers Per Name – Yes
•Network Compatibility – GSM 850/900/1800/1900 UMTS 1700/2100
•Phonebook Capacity – Dependent On Available Memory
•Platform / Operating System – Google Android OS 2.2
•Predictive Text Entry – Yes, SWYPE
•Processor Speed – 528MHz
•RAM – 256MB RAM
•Ringtone Types Supported – MP3, Megatones, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, MIDI, Polyphonic, MPEG4
•Standard 3.5mm Stereo Headset Jack – Yes
•Touch Screen – Yes, Full Touch Screen With Virtual QWERTY Keyboard
•Weight – 3.6 Ounces
•WiFi – Yes, Access The Internet Via WiFi Hotpsots
•Built-In Memory – 256MB RAM

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Motorola CHARM

It comes with MOTOBLUR and features a full QWERTY keyboard, 600MHz processor, 2.8-inch touchscreen display and a 3MP camera. It also includes BACKTRACK, a rear touchpad that makes web browsing and handset navigation easy.

Additional features include:

■Adobe Flash enabled Web browsing experience to view most of today’s content-rich sites.

■Full suite of Google services including: Google Search, Google Maps, Gmail and access to thousands of apps on Android Market.

■Pinch to zoom functionality and two-finger swipe to easily surf the Web and sort through photos.

■One-touch social media uploads to Facebook, MySpace, PicasaTM and PhotoBucket.

■CrystalTalk PLUS for enhanced audio and call quality with a second microphone for increased voice quality while filtering out background noise.

■Corporate email pushed immediately to the device for instant inbox updates.

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IPhone touch screen not working, iPhone Touch Screen Dead Spots

I tried solution on Unlocked 1.1.3 and 1.1.4 versions. Just follow the steps they have been explained really easy way. Dont think this is too hard. Just follow them it will work:
1) download WinSCP on your PC (google it) and run the application
2) download new general.plist file (google it) on laptop
3) download OpenSSH on your iphone (it will not show on iphone but its there so dont worry)
4) connect the laptop and iphone through the same wireless network.
5) write the ipaddress of the iphone from(Settings>Wifi>network details to which you are connected to shows you the ipaddress)
6) Goto laptop on WinSCP type the ipaddress of the iphone in host name field and username: root and password: alpine and then hit Login.
7) it will open like an explorer view of your iphone files on laptop then click on root on the left side. then Click Applications> preferences> replace the general.plist file with the one you downloaded. you have Done the major part.
Now unplug iphone click Settings> General>Touch and reduce the senstivity to 0. 0 gives you the highest touch sensitivity.
9) Now be happy it works

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