| CloudOn launching its iOS, Android tablet apps in 16 more countries, Office hounds rejoice Jun 6th 2012, 11:00  Surprise, surprise, CloudOn has just opened a fresh can of tablet-friendly Office and is getting ready to deliver it outside of the US, UK and Canada for the first time in its relatively short history. The cloud-based service announced it's now launching its iOS and Android applications in 16 more countries, making it a total of 19 with the addition of the aforementioned trio. Some of the lucky nations include: Spain, Germany, France, Ireland, Italy, Israel as well as the Netherlands -- and, in case you had any concerns, the app is keeping its free-of-charge status, so no need to worry. In addition to the beefy global expansion, CloudOn also released a few productivity-focused tidbits, giving users the ability to open links straight from the browser, copy and paste between the different built-in apps, plus a drag-and-drop feature to move around files and folders within the application -- unfortunately, this last one's only available to those with a Cupertino device (at least for the time being). All that's left to do now is grab yourself a copy from one of the links below, and be sure to check the presser after the break to see if your country made the cut. Continue reading CloudOn launching its iOS, Android tablet apps in 16 more countries, Office hounds rejoice CloudOn launching its iOS, Android tablet apps in 16 more countries, Office hounds rejoice originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jun 2012 07:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink |  CloudOn, iTunes, Google Play | Email this | Comments | | Konka tries to differentiate with familiar-looking Kanzi 3D UI Jun 6th 2012, 10:23  Some phone makers carve their own path, others ride on their coattails. Konka, however, somehow carves its own coattails, and we admire the ingenuity. The Shenzhen-based mobile maker, known for its familiar designs and logo font, has just announced that, going forward, its smartphones will be using the 3D Kanzi UI from Rightware -- as formally seen on ZTE handsets. So does this complete the trifecta of design flattery? The Kanzi interface can be seen in action in the video after the break, but if you weren't sure how 3D it was, then there's a PR after that too, which might mention it. Just a few times. Continue reading Konka tries to differentiate with familiar-looking Kanzi 3D UI Konka tries to differentiate with familiar-looking Kanzi 3D UI originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jun 2012 06:23:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | | Email this | Comments | | NEC reveals LaVie Z Ultrabook will ship with third-gen Intel chips, 1600 x 900 screen resolution Jun 6th 2012, 10:07  By all means, we were quite impressed when we first laid eyes on NEC's LaVie Z early last month, but much to our disappointment, details were a wee bit scarce at that time. Fortunately for us (and you), however, the company's finally detailed the specs we can expect to see on its 13.3-inch Ultrabook. Among these are -- you guessed it -- Intel Ivy Bridge CPUs (i5-3317U, i7-3517U) and an above-average 1600 x 900 display -- of course, let's not forget it's all bundled up in a 999g package, or about 2.2 pounds if the gram system isn't your thing. As stated earlier, the LaVie Z will be Japan-only once it launches later this summer, though NEC has said it hopes to bring the Ultrabook to other markets at some point in the future. We'll have to wait and see. NEC reveals LaVie Z Ultrabook will ship with third-gen Intel chips, 1600 x 900 screen resolution originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jun 2012 06:07:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | NEC | Email this | Comments | | Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 keeps it cool, refuses to cook your breakfast (video) Jun 6th 2012, 09:43  It's no secret that Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 SoC is among the most compelling of mobile architectures on the planet today. It delivers fantastic performance and good battery life, but an unsung hero that allows for both characteristics is its excellent efficiency. Based on a new 28nm fabrication process, not only is the Snapdragon S4 faster than most mobile processors, but it also runs a lot cooler. Naturally, one way to prove this is with thermal imagery. We've always suspected there's something in the water near San Diego, however, and the following video damn near proves it. While we'd hate to give away the surprise, just know that Qualcomm engineers have officially thrown down the gauntlet... even if it happens to be rather high in saturated fat. Continue reading Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 keeps it cool, refuses to cook your breakfast (video) Qualcomm's Snapdragon S4 keeps it cool, refuses to cook your breakfast (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jun 2012 05:43:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. Permalink | Qualcomm | Email this | Comments | | SCHOTT claims Xensation glass is toughest, tells Corning to come get some Jun 6th 2012, 09:29  Corning and its Gorilla Glass might get most of the press, but SCHOTT claims that it, not the 160-year-old New York-based manufacturer, makes the toughest sheets for smartphones. The German company launched Xensation Cover Glass, a break and scratch-resistant alumino-silicate, at SID. Originally announced last year, the material had undergo stringent testing from potential customers before being brought to market. Now Xensation is ready to make its debut in consumer products, which should start shipping in the third quarter of 2012. Unfortunately, SCHOTT wouldn't divulge who might be making those products, but it did take the opportunity to brag that Xensation has a 20 percent higher bending strength than "competitor glass types." Which means future phones featuring the panels might be a bit less shatter-prone than some currently popular offerings. Want more? There's an anti-glare version for all you gloss-hating types. Check out the PR and promo video after the break. Continue reading SCHOTT claims Xensation glass is toughest, tells Corning to come get some SCHOTT claims Xensation glass is toughest, tells Corning to come get some originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 06 Jun 2012 05:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds. 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