Nokia Windows RT tablet to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress in February 2013

Nokia Windows RT tablet is expected to be unveiled at the Mobile World Congress that will be held on the month of February 2012. Earlier there were reports that Nokia is working on their first ever tablet based on Windows. However, there was no solid details about their act. But the scenario is about to change in the Mobile World Congress. As reported by DigiTimes, Microsoft, Qualcomm and Compal Electronics has resumed there work and the development of the Windows 8 based Nokia tablet is on progress.

The rumors about the Nokia Windows RT tablet originally emerged earlier this year. The reports said that the company was opting for dual-core Qualcomm SoC and the initial shipment was reported to be about 200,000 units. It was also reported the cause behind the delay of launching the tablet goes to the unveil of Microsoft Surface tablets which was launched few months ago. But current reports says that Nokia is back to work and the tablet will be available on display on the event of Mobile World Congress.

However, it still remains a rumor until any further press release from the company. But if the reports were true then unveiling the tablet on the eve of Mobile World Congress does makes a lot of sense. At the moment the Nokia Windows RT tablet specifications are not available. We will definitely write about the specification as soon as we get hold of the information. It has also been reported that AT&T planning to stock tablets next year and which might be the expected 'soon to be unveiled' Nokia Windows RT tablet.

How to download Windows 8 for testing?

Windows 8 has been released and the good thing is that before purchasing it you can simply download Windows 8 for testing purpose and I will tell you how to do so. The computers that are running on Windows XP, Vista or 7 can now be easily upgraded to Windows 8 Pro edition for a amount of $39.99 only (which is equivalent to Rs. 1,999 in India). To do so all you have to do is head over to the Microsoft Windows site and follow the instructions given over there. The prices as we came to know from sources will remain as such till January, 2013. The current prices of Windows 8 Pro for testing purposes are reasonable and is a good option to get a copy now.

It is to be noted that prior to the official launch of Windows 8, there was a preview edition available for free. But after the launch it had been taken down by Microsoft and instead this new option to download Windows 8 for testing has been put up. You will be able to enjoy all the features of Windows 8 for a period of 90 days with this new option.

In other words if you wish to try the Windows 8 before making a purchase, the best option is to obtain the 90 days trail version from msdn.microsoft.com . But one thing that is to be noted is that these are merely evaluation copies with a validity of 90-days. So if you are planning to download Windows 8 for testing, to be on the safe side create a bootable Windows 8 DVD from the evaluation ISO files or you can set them up in dual-boot environment but the option is to set up a virtual machine.

Samsung AITV S Windows 8 Smartphone unveiled at Berlin on Wednesday

Samsung AITV S Windows 8 smartphone has been launched on Wednesday this week. It happens to be the first ever smartphone that runs on Microsoft’s latest mobile Platform the Windows 8. Also Windows 8 based Nokia phone is expected to be released next week, but it rivals Samsung seems to be in an aggressive mode and has released the Windows 8 based Samsung phone at Berlin on Wednesday as reported by Reuters.

This surprise release of Samsung AITV S Windows 8 smartphone took place just after it lost the long running lawsuit to Apple in which the company was alleged to copy the iPhone design. The news of the phone of being released was announced on a electronics show, but the device was not on display. We will have to wait a bit to get its glimpse. Till now specification, availability or price of the Samsung AITV S Windows 8 smartphone is not available but is expected to be out in coming days.

Update: We have been able to get the picture of the new Samsung AITV S Windows 8 Smartphone. Take a look below to see how it looks.

Is Samsung Marco and Samsung Odyssey are the code names for upcoming Windows 8 phones Samsung I8370 and Samsung I8750? Also, prices have been leaked

Rumors were out that the upcoming Windows 8 based phones from Samsung will bear the model numbers - Samsung I8370 codenamed Samsung Marco and Samsung I8750 which has been codenamed as Samsung Odyssey. The model numbers were leaked earlier by some sources but the code names Marco and Odyssey has been reported recently.

The specifications as reported by sources are as follows. The Samsung I8370 or Samsung Marco will flaunt 4.0 inch display (Super AMOLED) and will be powered by a 1.5 GHz Krait Processor. The primary camera is 5 MP whereas the secondary one for video conference will be of 1.9 MP. The phone will have a storage capacity of about 8GB but will be provided with a memory card slot for memory expansion.

About the Samsung I8750 or Samsung Odyssey, the phone will basically have the similar external looks of Galaxy SII. But the screen size will be larger compared to Samsung I8370. The Samsung I8750 or Odyssey will sport a 4.8 inch Super AMOLED HD Display and will be powered by 1.5 GHz dual-core Krait Processor. It will also feature an 8 MP primary rear camera and a 1.9 MP secondary front camera. There will be two variants, one with 16 GB internal memory and the other with 32 GB. However, there will be provisions for expansion of memory through a micro SD card slot.

Coming to the pricing, the two phones will have considerable gap between the prices. The Samsung I8370 or Samsung Marco will be a cheaper one and will bear the price tag in between EUR 350 and EUR 450 whereas the Samsung I8750 or Samsung Odyssey is expected to be priced between EUR 500 and EUR 600.

Windows 8 Skype design is far better than the Apple iPad design

Windows 8 Skype design has been leaked and it seems to be much more appealing than what is in the Apple iPad. Microsoft has finally proved its superiority in case of design compared to others. Skype for non-metro has finally managed to match the tile design of the Windows 8 OS but also made the iOS version of the same app look much like a baroque.

The image of the Windows 8 Skype design has been revealed through twitter by the IT developer AdamUCF. The app not only looks cool but also it has been able to leave the iPad Skype design far behind the race. Also, it is to be noted that the Apple Mac Skype design has always been lagging behind compared to the other PC versions of the same application.

But as Skype has joined hands with Microsoft and how is a team of it, does it means Skype is infusing hatred towards the Apple iOS and Mac users? But, in this battle it should also be noted that Apple has also been torturing Microsoft with its iTunes as well. Is new Skype design for Windows 8 just a payback? But for the current topic the Windows 8 Skype design undoubtedly surpasses the iPad design in all aspects.