BlueStacks, a company comprising of Microsoft Windows and Android developers has announced that it will be expanding its small stealth development of a program that allows users with an x86 (32-bit) PC to run Android applications, to a greater and higher level. 

BlueStacks is an enterprise venture which was founded in March 2008 and is led by CEO Rosen Sharma, with the goal of taking advantage of the fast-growing Android OS market and eliminating the need for users to carry two devices, BlueStacks will allow consumers to receive the benefits of both Android and Windows for the cost of a single PC. 

Mr. Sharma had this to say, “Our vision is for an entirely new type of experience that supports the consumer interest in Android and also allows them to access some of the most valuable enterprise applications, enabling them to use their device of choice for work and play. We are currently working with a number of OEM and strategic partners and look forward to bringing our product to market in Q3 of this year.”

For more, visit www.bluestacks.com(mobigyaan.com)

HTC launches Wildfire S

HTC has launched Wildfire Ssmartphone in India. The Android-powered smartphone is priced at Rs 14,700. 

The smartphone runs on Android 2.3.3 Gingerbread and features a 3.2-inch HVGA display and 5-megapixel autofocus camera. It is powered by a 600 Mhz processor and it is 12.4 mm thick. HTC Wildfire S is one of HTC's smallest phones ever – measuring just 10.13cm long and 5.94cm wide. 

The smartphone has a 5-megapixel camera with auto focus, expandable microSD memory and support for a variety of audio and video formats. 

It also features the new HTC Sense user interface. With HTC Locations, a new differentiated online mapping experience, users have instant, on-demand mapping without download delays or incurring mobile roaming charges. 

HTC Sense also includes a new integrated online e-reading experience utilizing a new e-book store powered by Kobo and a new, mobile-optimized e-reader that offers the ability to highlight, annotate and quickly search for definitions or translate unfamiliar terms.

Micromax Launches Bling-2

Micromax Informatics Limited has launched the A55 Bling-2, which is the second model in its Bling series of phones designed for the fashion-savvy woman. True to its name, this trendy mobile phone sports a glossy finish frame made with Swarovski Zirconia and comes with a white leather carry case enclosed with a compact mirror and special pouch to keep your lip gloss, making it easy for you to retouch your makeup anytime and anywhere. Then there is also the Swarovski encrusted Home button adding a touch of style.

Apart from the glamour of the phone, it runs Android 2.2 Froyo and you can therefore install different apps from theMarket to make the phone more useful. There are also built-in apps such as MiRoamer- Mobile radio, Saavn- Music on Demand, Mosho- Mobile shopping, Mundu Live TV (1 month free trial) and Whatsapp- a messenger that works across platforms (VAS) to meet the demand of today's demanding women.

On the hardware front, this phone is powered by a 600 Mhz processor and sports a 7.1 cm capacitive touchscreen. Capable of 2G as well as 3G, the phone supports quad-band GSM networks (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and WCDMA(2100 MHz) technology. It also features Mi-Fi pocket wireless internet feature, which turns the phone into your personal Wi-Fi hotspot on the move. A 3.0 Megapixel camera is also present with lens framed in Swarovski Zirconia. Phone memory can be expanded up to 32 GB with microSD memory card. Thanks to the 3.5 mm headphone jack, you can plug in any standard headphones to listen to your favourite music. The phone also features Bluetooth for wireless file transfer and audio, and GPS to aid in navigation.

Micromax Bling-2 (A55) is available at an M.O.P. of Rs.8,999, which is a bit expensive for the hardware that is included, but then it is the "bling-factor" for which you are paying the premium.

LG Optimus 3D brings the first ever ‘3D Augmented Reality’

LG electronics in collaboration with Wikitude has announced the world’s first 3D Augmented Reality browser on its upcoming LG Optimus 3D smart phone. The Wikitude 3D browser will allow for better interaction and engagement with real-time user environments. 

2D Augmented Reality only displays overlapped objects but with 3D Augmented Reality you will be able to see places, landmarks and objects in 3D making them easier to distinguish. The browser allows will allow users to discover details about their surroundings and access related Wikipedia articles and Twitter information.

“Augmented Reality technology has been praised for its potential to replace the ‘abstract’ realities of standard mobile browsers with ‘actual’ reality streamed through the camera of the smartphone,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, CEO and President of LG Mobile Communica-tions Company. “LG’s cutting-edge hardware and 3D API software technology now pushes this reality a step further.”

The LG Optimus 3D also is the first of its kind to include the world’s first dual-core, dual-channel, dual-memory architecture, as well as the first full 3D platform providing glasses-free viewing, recording and sharing of 3D content.

Samsung’s Galaxy S II, hits 3 million pre-orders

It looks like Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S II may be the Android smartphone to beat this year. The company announced on Sunday that worldwide pre-orders for the phone — the successor to last year’s wildly popular Galaxy S series — has hit 3 million.

The pre-orders — while not exactly surprising — are a sign that Samsung has yet another hot Android smartphone on its hands. It’s also particularly impressive since many countries, including the US, still have no release date (or pre-orders) for the Galaxy S II. Expect this pre-order figure to skyrocket over the next few months.

The news follows the Galaxy S II beating out iPhone 4 pre-orders in Korea and selling an excess of 120,000 units in its first three days.

Samsung so far has been fairly conservative with its estimates for the Galaxy S II’s success, saying that it projects 10 million units shipping this year. But the company also managed to sell 10 million units of the original Galaxy S last year — and that phone didn’t have anywhere the amount of hype or expectations of this year’s model. I suspect Samsung will reassess its estimates for the Galaxy S II soon, and it could likely sell upwards of 15 million to 20 million units this year.

I’ve been looking for the perfect Android phone for some time, and I’ll admit the Galaxy S II seems to be the most compelling option at the moment. It sports a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display and fast dual-core processor.

Early reviews point to the phone living up to its powerhouse specs: “It’s the best Android smartphone yet, but more importantly, it might well be the best smartphone, period,” Vlad Savov wrote in his Galaxy S II review for Engadget.