February 2012
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Windows 8 Consumer Preview now available to... →
The Windows 8 Consumer Preview is now available to download. The Consumer Preview includes access to Microsoft’s Metro style applications, and has over 100,000 changes made since the Developer Preview last year. The download is in ISO format and is available in both 32-bit and 64-bit versions. Download it here and let us know what … - Read more: http://bit.ly/zuwkZ6
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Windows Phone 8 being tested on dual-core... →
Going along with rumours that Windows 9 will support multi-core for the next-generation of devices, Microsoft’s Windows Phone engineering team is testing the Qualcomm MSM8960, according to sources talking to The Verge. The chip which is a dual-core 1.5GHZ system-on-chip is undergoing tests to make it ready for at least one Windows Phone 8 device that … - Read more: http://bit.ly/xATT6f
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Windows 8 Consumer Preview wallpapers leak →
Microsoft’s Windows 8 operating system is having its big unveiling today at Mobile World Congress. With not long to go, wallpapers have leaked from the Consumer Preview build, one features the Windows 7 betta fish in Metro style. Other wallpapers include various landscape photos and floral images. Some lock screen wallpapers are also included in … - Read more: http://bit.ly/z3h3kQ
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Sony Tablet P ’4G’ coming to AT&T →
Sony’s dual screened tablet, the Tablet P is getting a 4G version for the US, thanks to AT&T. While they say 4G it is actually just speeds delivered by an HSPA+ radio. The device will come to AT&T on March 4th for $400 with a two year contact. The Sony Tablet P features two 5.5″ … - Read more: http://bit.ly/xFpU4a
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Quad-Core iPad 3, 4G LTE, unveiled next week? →
ALERT: Quad-Core iPad 3 with 4G LTE to be unveiled in New York next week. -Sources — CNBC (@CNBC) February 28, 2012 CNBC has tweeted that sources have told them that the next iPad 3 will have Quad-Core processors, 4G LTE and will unveiled next week in New York. No more information has been given … - Read more: http://bit.ly/w4wKo0
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 coming to Verizon on March... →
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 will be coming exclusively to Version on March 1st for $499.99 with a two-year contract. Users who want 4G LTE will have to subscribe to the at least the $30 a month package for 2GB of data. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7 features a Super AMOLED Plus display (1280×800), Android … - Read more: http://bit.ly/yQg85o
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WatchThe Verge Interview: Nokia CEO Stephen Elop
Interesting interview about the current and future of Nokia.
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HTC One X, One S and Xperia U coming to Orange →
UK network Orange will be getting the new Sony’s Xperia U, HTC One X and One S to its selection of phones. The devices will hit the network in the second quarter of the year. Orange has also secured exclusive rights to sell the White Xperia U in the UK. No word yet of pricing but … - Read more: http://bit.ly/wGjWS1
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Nokia Lumia 900: Canana LTE, HSPA+ elsewhere →
Nokia has confirmed that the LTE version of its Lumia 900 Windows Phone device will be heading to Canada in April, running on Rogers’, and a dual-carrier HSPA+ version will be hitting Europe sometime in Q2 for about $650. A bonus will be that the device will now come with Nokia Reading, which aggregates media … - Read more: http://bit.ly/y7Gs6y
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Panasonic reveals Eluga Power smartphone →
Panasonic has announced the Eluga Power smartphone. The device features a 5-inch (1280 x 720) display running ICS on a 1.5GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 CPU. It comes in at just 9.6mm thick and has a 1,800mAh battery that is said to be able to charge to 50% in just half an hour. NFC is … - Read more: http://bit.ly/yL36UK
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ZTE Orbit budget Windows Phone →
ZTE has announced the Orbit Windows Phone. The device packs a 4-inch 800 x 480 screen, a single-core 1GHz Qualcomm processor, 5-megapixel camera, 4GB of onboard storage and 512MB of RAM. The Orbit also comes with NFC and DLNA support, sensors and HSDPA at 7.2Mbps. It’s scheduled to become available in the Q2 of this year. - Read more: http://bit.ly/z3BBTJ
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Nokia 808 PureView has 41MP camera →
Nokia has announced the 808 PureView smartphone that packs Belle OS, a 4-inch display, and a huge 41-megapixel camera. This is the first smartphone to feature Nokia PureView imaging technology, which brings together high resolution sensors, Carl Zeiss optics and Nokia developed algorithms. The Nokia 808 PureView 41-megapixel camera features high-performance Carl Zeiss optics and … - Read...
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Nokia unveils Lumia 610, coming Q2 →
Nokia has announced a new addition to its Lumia Windows Phone family, the Lumia 610. The entry level device will pack 256MB of RAM and a 800MHz processing chip. The phone will come in a four different colours and will launch sometime in Q2. This is a low end device so you can expect it … - Read more: http://bit.ly/xPZjQq
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Skype for Windows Phone launches in beta →
Skype for Windows Phone has landed in beta form and is available to everyone in the MarketPlace. The app interface is my favourite out of all the Skype apps, it is very clean and minimal, which is the type of design I love. Skype for Windows Phone Beta will allow you to make free audio and video … - Read more: http://bit.ly/w9krKL
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Nokia to announce “Significant Industry News” →
Today Nokia is set to announce what it calls “Significant Industry News”. The press conference at MWC will be hosted by Nokia President and CEO Stephen Elop at 08:00 a.m. CET. A live webcast of the even will be streamed at http://bit.ly/wZBQFS So what could this “Significant Industry News” be? Some ground breaking technology? A … - Read more: http://bit.ly/xDAKOu
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HTC Beats Audio gets third-party app support →
HTC is revamping Beats Audio technology in its One handsets to allow third-party apps to take advantage of the improved audio. Instead of just the HTC’s stock music player being able to use Beats Audio, apps such as YouTube, Pandora, Spotify will be able to take advantage of this. - Read more: http://bit.ly/wXRe2D
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First look at the HTC One V [MWC] →
HTC has announced yet another phone at MWC, the HTC One V. The Ice Cream Sandwich device clearly is the low-end model and runs a Sense 3.6 overlay, has a black/gray aluminium body, Gorilla Glass, a 3.7-inch WVGA LCD display, 1GHz single-core, 512MB RA, 4GB (25GB of Dropbox) and a 1,500mAh battery. The device also … - Read more: http://bit.ly/yALPlf
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HTC One S, dual-core power, metal finish [MWC] →
HTC has unveiled its new mid-range device at MWC, the HTC One S. The device packs a 4.3 inch SUper AMOLED display, a dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S3, Ice Cream Sandwich, Sense 4.0 and 1080p recording and will be capable of taking shots in under a second. The device is also just 7.99mm thick. - Read more: http://bit.ly/z5ZyeH
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HTC One X coming April, Quad-Core, Android 4.0 →
HTC has confirmed that the quad-core HTC One X is real and it will feature a 4.7-inch body, Android 4.0, a new version of Sense, NFC, 32GB of built-in storage, 1280 x 720 Super LCD display, and an 8-megapixel camera with f/2.0 lens. HTC has focussed heavenly on the camera in this device. Camera app … - Read more: http://bit.ly/zJy5l8
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LG may make next Google Nexus device [MWC] →
Talking to CNET in an interview, Ramchan Woo, head of LG’s smartphone division has said that they are “heavily in discussions” with Google to make the next Nexus device. For those who don’t know, only one manufacturer is chosen each year to create the Nexus device for Google and teams from each company come together … - Read more: http://bit.ly/ADmOEs
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Sony introduces Xperia SmartDock [MWC] →
Sony is introducing the SmartDock for its new Xperia phone. The dock allows users to connect Xperia devices to television sets and even use a keyboard and mouse, for what the company says is a “full PC experience”. The SmartDock on its own will output to HDMI to allow your phone to serve as a … - Read more: http://bit.ly/zNEbYc
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Sony announces Aluminium body Xperia P →
Today at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, Sony has announced the Xperia P, an aluminium body smartphone running Android Gingerbread. The Xperia P has a 4-inch “WhiteMagic” display, NFC, HDMI connectivity and an 8-megapixel camera with full HD video recording. The device will also have its own SmartDock, which is said to arrive with the phone. The … - Read more: http://bit.ly/zHIBID
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Nokia will show two Lumia devices at MWC →
According to two sources speaking to Reuters Nokia will show the global version of its Lumia 900 phone, and reveal a new, cheaper smartphone called the Lumia 610 at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, on February 27. I’ve said all along that for Nokia to succeed in the smartphone world they need to penetrate the market with … - Read more: http://bit.ly/wg4E15
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Nokia video teases high quality camera at MWC →
Nokia has uploaded this teaser video to YouTube hinting at what is to come form them at Mobile World Congress on February 27th. The video clearly has something to do with imaging, likely a phone with a high quality camera. Rumours circulated earlier rumours suggested that Nokia would launch at least one high-end phone. - Read more: http://bit.ly/zS7dcD
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Microsoft Office coming to iPad soon →
According to sources talking to the The Daily, Microsoft will soon submit Microsoft Office for iPad to Apple for approval. A quick hands-on with the prototype is said to revealed a number of things, including an interface similar to the OneNote app but with hints of Metro design language. Word, Excel and Powerpoint files can be created … - Read more: http://bit.ly/xNwBBK
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PREDA Launch Web TV: Paris Region Channel →
Paris Region Economic Development Agency (PREDA) is launching its own Web TV channel, Paris Region Channel, on Youtube. PREDA’s Web TV will primarily focus on ecomonic affairs and be a platform for entrepreneuers, both both local and foreign. It will be showing interviews and coverage of SMEs and major French groups, as well as foreign companies established within the … - Read more:...
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Chef Blumenthal to cook test-tube burger →
Celebrity chef Heston Blumenthal is to cook the first “test-tube burger” and will be the first beef patty to be created in a laboratory. The price tag will be £207,535 which reflects how exclusive it is. The creator will be Dutch stem cell sceientist Dr Mark Post, from the University of Maastricht. After his experiments … - Read more: http://bit.ly/waPjpK
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First clip from The Amazing Spider-Man →
The first clip from The Amazing Spider-Man has arrived. While it doesn’t show any action or web-slinging, it does give us an idea of the humour that will be in the film. The promotional campaign for the film has been pretty big, with footage screenings in several countries, and trailers, posters and photos appearing online. … - Read more: http://bit.ly/yambSt
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Sky Go lands on Android →
Sky Go, the free TV service for Sky customers is now available to download from the Android Market to a selection of popular handsets including HTC Desire S and Samsung Galaxy S2. Sky TV customers will get access to all five Sky Sports channels, ESPN, Sky News and 11 Sk. movie channels via the app inline … - Read more: http://bit.ly/zVrXvI
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A History Of Social Media (1978-2012) →
This infographic takes a close look at the history of social media, starting in 1978 right up to the present. - Read more: http://bit.ly/yXa6zA
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Photo of iPad 3 Logic Board with “A5X” Chip →
A forum post on WeiPhone reports to show a photo of the logic board of an iPad 3 with a system chip reading A5X. This photo suggests that the next chip won’t be called the A6 after all and Apple may be going for a rebranding. The date code 1146 indicates that it was made in … - Read more: http://bit.ly/ykgjNc
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Samsung Galaxy Note now on AT&T →
The Samsung Galaxy Note is now available for sale on AT&T. The device which has a giant 5.4-inch handset was announced a few weeks ago at CES. It will set you back $299.99 on a two-year agreement. The Galaxy Note features a 1.4GHz dual-core ARM processor, Android 2.3.6 and comes in 16/32 GB flash memory. - Read more: http://bit.ly/y0V5vf
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Angry Birds Space taking off March 22 →
The Angry Birds are back and this time they are going into space. Angry Birds space, which is launching on March 22, will see developer Rovio teaming up with NASA and National Geographic for the game, which will feature twists on the typical physics of Angry Birds, including zero gravity. Rovio says: “Angry Birds Space … - Read more: http://bit.ly/zh90Eg
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LG Optimus Vu: LTE, 5-inch display, 8.5mm thin →
The LG Optimus Vu is now official. It sports a 5-inch display with an aspect ratio of 4:3, an 8-megapixel camera, and support for LTE. The phone will come with 32GB of storage and measures in at 5.49 inches by 3.55 inches, which makes it pretty wide and gives it a bit of square look. … - Read more: http://bit.ly/yG6thX
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Osfoora for Mac hits the App Store →
The popular iOS Twitter app for iPhone and iPad has landed on the Mac App store. It features a clean and minimal design with most features a Twitter user would want plus some extra features for power users. Continue after the break for more information. Features Multiple accounts with multi-windows. • TweetMarker Support: Timeline syncing … - Read more: http://bit.ly/xYtqgn
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Microsoft reveals Windows 8 Logo →
Microsoft has lifted the hood on the new Windows 8 logo. The logo is ultra minimal and clearly reflects the new Metro style design principles that Microsoft has been implementing into all its operating systems. Design agency Pentagram joined Microsoft for the project. Microsoft says they were attracted to their sense of classic graphic design … - Read more: http://bit.ly/w9O9iR
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Larger Amazon Kindle Fire coming? →
Rumour has it that Amazon’s second generation Kindle Fire will be larger. According to China Times, it’s been informed that parts suppliers for Amazon’s next tablet do not yet have finalised specs, though it was hinted that a 10-inch OEM device from Foxconn could be the candidate. All Amazon’s chain of manufacturers are set to … - Read more: http://bit.ly/weDhQF
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iOS 5.1 has new unlock screen, Japanese Siri →
BGR has acquired a version of Apple’s next mobile operating system update, iOS 5.1. Which has confirmed two rumours that have been circulating; the unlock screen will now have a fixed camera button located next to the slide to unlock button, and instead of tapping it to launch the camera you now simply drag the … - Read more: http://bit.ly/zOveSr
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Free MW3 multiplayer on Steam this weekend →
Modern Warfare 3 multiplayer will be free to play this weekend on Steam. All you have to do is install the game and you can play as much as you want until Monday. After that you will be given the choice to purchase the game. Worth a shot if you haven’t yet played it, but … - Read more: http://bit.ly/wCTKEV
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PS Vita insides inspected by iFixit →
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Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Preview →
Seven months after Apple launched OS X 10.7 Lion it is announcing the developer preview of OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion. The update includes big new features including Notification Center, AirPlay mirroring, and iMessage. Yes, More iOS features making it to the desktop. Continue after the break for a rundown of new features. Notification Center iOS … - Read more: http://bit.ly/z2roF4
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Samsung Galaxy Nexus 32GB canceled →
According to Expansys and Negri Electronics the 32GB version of the GSM Galaxy Nexus has been canceled. The latest Nexus device was supposed to initially be sold in both 32 and 16 GB varieties, but for an unknown reason, the larger model never made it and it now looks like it never will. Looks like you will have to grab … - Read more: http://bit.ly/zb65nZ