New Galaxy S III confirmed by Samsung
Earlier this year, prestigious Japanese technology company Samsung released the Galaxy S III. The smart phone was heralded as the most significant challenger to the reign of Apple’s iPhone brand and, thus far, the device has lived up to this hype. One of the most attractive things about the smart phone has been its NFC capabilities. The phone is equipped with NFC technology, allowing for wireless data transmission and enabling consumers to participate in mobile commerce. Though Samsung has seen significant success with the smart phone, the company has plans to boost this success.
Mini version of the device to be released next year
Samsung intends to exploit the rampant popularity of the Galaxy S III by releasing a new version of the smart phone into the market. The company has announced the release of a “mini” version of the Galaxy S III, which will hit the commercial market near the beginning of next year. Though the new version of the smart phone is designated as a “mini,” it will not be much smaller than the current iteration of the Galaxy S III.
Mini version very similar to full-sized counterpart
The Galaxy S III mini will feature a 4-inch touchscreen, which is only .8 of an inch smaller than the larger version. The device will be equipped with the latest Android operating system, and will also include NFC technology. Pricing details for the new Galaxy S III has not yet been released by Samsung. Industry analysts suggest that the move from Samsung represents the company’s belief that it has a product capable of competing against the multiple incarnations of the iPhone.
Legal battle between Samsung and Apple continues
Samsung is currently embroiled in a legal dispute with Apple over patent infringement. Samsung is accusing Apple of copying patented technology for the creation of the iPhone. Samsung filed a motion last week to have the recently released iPhone 5 added to the legal dispute. Despite the legal battle, both companies have been able to find significant success with their mobile devices.
Texas Instruments shows off new products at Metering Europe event
Texas Instruments is one of the several technology companies attending this year’s Metering Europe event in Amsterdam. The annual event has become a place where firms and technology developers can show off their latest creations and how these products can be used for metering projects concerning energy and the consumption of other resources. Like others presenting at the event, Texas Instruments has set its sights on NFC technology and how it can be used in smart meters to reduce the cost of meter systems.
NFC-enabled system can be integrated into existing networks
Texas Instruments is showing off two products it has developed at the event. The first is a smart meter system-on-chip that is designed to introduce more simplicity to smart meter systems. The company has gone to great lengths to design the technology so that it can be easily integrated into existing meter systems. It is equipped with NFC technology, allowing the system to transmit data wirelessly and communicate with other NFC-enabled platforms.
NFC smart meter can efficiently monitor energy consumption
The second product on display by Texas Instruments is called the Smart Meter Board. This is a scalable, modular smart meter system that incorporates a plethora of communication protocols. It is designed for use with an existing smart energy grid, allowing for various forms of metering of consumption and usage. This product is also equipped with NFC technology. Because the meter is used to monitor the use of electricity, consumers with NFC-enabled mobile devices can use the platform to make payments for the energy they use by simply waving their device near the meter.
Smart meters may have promising future ahead of them
The world is growing more interested in clean energy. Part of this interest calls for the adoption of practiced energy efficiency. Smart meters are able to efficiently monitor the use of electricity and help people make adjustments in their consumption habits to cut back on wasteful usage. Texas Instruments is one among many companies that believes smart meters have a strong future in the realm of clean technology.
