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Kim Dotcom Granted Bail, But Won’t Be Tweeting About It
While the folks over at The Pirate Bay are in deep thoughts about their destiny, Megaupload’s Kim Dotcom can de-stress a bit as he has been granted bail in New Zealand. Although that is good news for Dotcom as he will be reunited with his family, he will have to follow the bail conditions laid down by the court.
Microsoft “Googlighting” Video Directly Attacks Google Apps
Oh the irony of it all. We’ve all seen the commercials where Microsoft is telling us to go “to the cloud,” but now the Big M has unleashed a vicious campaign aimed squarely at attacking the cloud-based solution we know as Google Apps. You know they’d rather you use Microsoft Office, of course.
Photos Indicate iPad 3 Will Be Fatter, But Tapered
We’ve already heard all sorts of rumors about the iPad 3. We’ve heard about the possibility of a quad-core Apple A5X processor and the 9.7-inch 2048×1536 Retina display, but what about the actual outward design? What we think we’re seeing here are some spy shots of the iPad 3′s exterior casing and while the overall design is similar to the existing iPad 2, there are some notable differences.
Blackberry Playbook OS 2 Update Includes Android Emulation
It’s no secret that RIM’s Playbook hasn’t exactly been met with tons of support and enthusiasm. Despite several price cuts, nothing RIM has done so far has made any difference in terms of getting consumers to flock to its tablet.
LG announces new Optimus L3, L5 and L7 smartphones
The new Optimus L3 is entry level device with Android 2.3 while the mid-range L5 and L7 will come with Android 4.0 OS.
Samsung reveals Galaxy Ace 2, Galaxy Mini 2 smartphones
These handsets are expected to be priced competitively and would be available in second half of this year.
ZTE unveils Mimosa X with Ice Cream Sandwich
ZTE partners with Nvidia for the Mimosa X smartphone with Tegra 2 mobile processor and Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
LG unveils slimmer and smarter Optimus 3D
The smartphone can not only capture 3D pictures and videos with its pair of 5 megapixel cameras but also can edit the same.
Huawei showcases Ascend D1 Q smartphone
This smartphone is likely to run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.
Fujitsu to unveil super smartphone with 13.1 MP camera
The quad core processor based smartphone with Android ICS will be unveiled at the upcoming MWC event.
Ubuntu replaces CPU with Android phone
Any dual core sporting Android phone can now also have Ubuntu desktop OS installed on it, but will show up only when you dock it with a monitor and keyboard.
The Skinny on Huawei’s Slim 10-Inch Android ICS Tablet
Huawei has been able to sneak itself into the consciousness of North American consumers in the last couple of years, primarily targeting the more affordable end of the Android device market. They’ve done pretty well with themselves when it comes to smartphones and now it looks like they’re going to take a more aggressive yet attractive approach to tablets too.
MS Office On Its Way To iOS?
When it comes to office productivity software, Microsoft has been there since the beginning. When it comes to the mobile front though, the MS Office Suite doesn’t exist, instead relegating users to programs like OneNote or Google Docs. This is all about to change on the iPad front, according to The Daily.
The Pirate Bay May Go Down In The UK
It appears like the free and open web is going to be a totally different place in the future. First it was the crackdown on Megaupload, and now The Pirate Bay is one step closer to being banned in the UK after the British High Court ruled that the Swedish file-sharing site is committing copyright infringement.
ZTE Mimosa X is Fully Packing NVIDIA Tegra and Android 4.0
When NVIDIA acquired Icera back in mid-2011, we knew that the company will soon be making its entry into the smartphone game. They have done just that by introducing the ZTE Mimosa X handset, which is the first device to feature both the NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor and the NVIDIA Icera modem technology, and also the answer to Qualcomm.
iPhone 5 to Arrive This Fall?
Unlike what the previous rumor on Apple’s next generation iPhone claimed, the latest info suggests that the company might be planning a fall launch for the iPhone 5 (or whatever the company might end up calling it), and they will keep this schedule for many years to come, that is a new iPhone every fall.
First Look at the A5X Processor for Apple iPad 3?
As we get closer and closer to the unveiling of the Apple iPad 3, we’re also starting to see more leaks of the components that will make up the next-generation tablet. And today, we’re getting our first look at the supposed A5X processor that will power the upcoming iTablet.
Affordable Android smartphones with high-end specs soon
Both Intel and Nvidia are planning to bring dual core processor based smartphones in the sub Rs 10,000 segment.
Motorola Atrix 3 with quad-core CPU surfaces online
Images of a Motorola smartphone touted as Atrix 3 surfaces with interesting details such as quad-core Nvidia Tegra 3 mobile processor, and large 3300mAh battery.
Apple iPad 3 to feature 8 megapixel camera
Leaked images of the upcoming Apple iPad 3′s components point at new A5X SoC mobile processor, Retina Display and 8 megapixel camera.
World’s slimmest Android phone in India this July
Huawei Ascend P1 S is currently the slimmest phone in the world with a width of 6.68 mm.
Top 5 Android phones under Rs 20,000 for Jan-Feb
Our selection of smartphones running Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS bundle some neat features for Rs 20,000.
Panasonic unveils waterproof Android smartphone
Panasonic plans to launch the phone (called Eluga) in Asian markets post launch in Europe.
LG officially announces the Optimus VU
It looks good with a 5 inch, 650 nits display and 1.5 GHz dual core processor.
Three Hiriko Folding Electric Cars Fit In One Standard Parking Spot
Most of us have had this experience. You head into the busy downtown of a crowded metropolis and there simply isn’t any parking on the street. There has to be a more efficient way to cram more cars into the same amount of space, and the Hiriko folding electric car looks like it will be able to do that.
Aldebaran Prepares to Introduce Romeo Helperbot to the World
Why would you want a human helper when you can have a robot instead? Aldebaran Robotics is back to its helperbot ways, this time releasing a video of Romeo, a “humanoid robot that can act as a comprehensive assistant for persons suffering from a loss of autonomy.”
Amazon Kindle E-Ink Color Device In The Works?
When it comes to e-ink, you won’t get high-res graphics or color like an iPad, but you do get that easy-on-the-eyes B&W newsprint style view of your text and images. There are currently only a hand full of color e-ink solutions out there and even fewer, like the Ectaco jetBook Color, are very expensive (around $500). Most are from brands that we have never heard of.
Fix Coming For Windows Phone Facebook Events
Just last week, Facebook for Windows Phone had itself an update that added several new features and tweaks, such as profile design and the new panorama view. While the upgrade offered many improvements, it also broke one important feature: Facebook Events.
LG Optimus Vu 5-Inch Galaxy Note Rival Now Official
The Mobile World Congress is right around the corner, but LG surprisingly has officially announced their Optimus Vu, the company’s answer to the Samsung Galaxy Note little ahead of schedule.
Angry Birds Space Toys With Zero Gravity Gaming
The Angry Birds franchise has grown to become quite the phenomenon, flinging the poultry onto all sorts of gaming platforms. And now Rovio is ready to take the franchise to the next level with Angry Birds Space.
App Design Allows Visually Impaired to Type and Text
Although voice assistants like Siri have certainly made it easier for the visually impaired to navigate the iPhone, it seems that new software out of Georgia Tech College of Computing looks to take accessibility to the next level. BrailleTouch is a prototype application that uses traditional Braille input on the iPhone’s touchscreen, allowing people to type up to 32 words per minute with up to 92 percent accuracy.
The Pirate Bay Responds to RIAA Rant
A war with words has erupted. In the wake of all that SOPA/PIPA business, the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) put up a blog post describing The Pirate Bay as “one of the worst of the worst.” And now, the Pirate Bay has prepared a response.
Sync Multiple iTunes Libraries to Jailbroken iDevice with MultiTunes
Whether you have an iPod, an iPhone, or an iPad, you probably sync your music and video library to your iDevice using iTunes. That’s fine for your own collection, but what if you have more than one iTunes library? That’s where you might want to give MultiTunes a try.
Doing Evil: Google Tracking iPhone Activity
You know how the informal slogan at Google is “do no evil.” Yeah, it looks like that philosophy has long since been thrown out the window and now it’s continuing with some unauthorized iPhone tracking. This isn’t the same as the Apple geolocation tracking fiasco. Instead, as always, Google is interested in your surfing habits.
On The Heels Of FLA Inspection Beginning, Foxconn Raises Employee Pay
Taiwan-based Foxconn, a major supplier for Apple, has just brought on a new wage increase by about 16-25%. Since 2010 there has been a total of three pay raises for its Chinese workforce, with junior level workers making around 1,8000 yaun a month (or about $285). Workers who pass a technical exam can make even more, up to about 2,200 yaun, or roughly $350 US dollars. While this might be higher than most other Chinese factories pay, it doesn’t change the fact that Foxconn is highly criticized for its unethical work practices that Apple adamantly denies.
iOS 5.1 Screenshots Reveal New Features
The tech world is anxiously awaiting the arrival of Apple’s next generation iPad as well as the next version of their mobile OS, iOS 5.1. So far there hasn’t been any confirmation about the release date or the features of both the products. But it appears like some folks have gained access to a pre-GM version of iOS 5.1, screenshots of which have revealed upcoming features.
Hackers Can Easily Track Your Mobile Phone, Says Study (Video)
If you have nightmares about being watched, this will be your worst ever. Your mobile phone, the thing that you carry around almost everywhere, might be giving away your location to hackers. According to a new study, anyone with a cheap phone and open source software can easily track the location of a mobile phone (on GSM network, which provides service to 80 percent of the global mobile market) without the owner ever knowing about it.
BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 Arriving Feb 21st
The BlackBerry PlayBook has been a disaster for Research in Motion. But the tablet’s users are waiting anxiously for the arrival of the BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.0 upgrade which is expected to bring a few fixes as well as new features. Earlier, we heard rumors that the latest OS version will arrive next week and now we have confirmation on the launch date. According to the latest reports, the OS upgrade will be rolled out on Tuesday, February 21st.
Remote Control Your PC YouTube Experience with Clik iPhone/Android App
I’m not entirely sure just how useful this could be, but I guess some people must want it. The idea behind Clik for iOS and Android is that you can browse for YouTube videos on your phone and have them sent directly to the web browser on your computer. It’s like a remote control.
Windows Phone Tango screenshots leaked
A Russian forum posted screenshots of the Windows Phone 7.x Tango build along with a detailed account of plausible features expected to arrive with budget-friendly handsets.
Motorola India devices to get ICS after April
While the Motorola Razr and Xoom WiFi are expected to get the update in Q2, the Xoom 3G version is yet to get a final date.
Sony Ericsson to become Sony Mobile by March
The acquisition will help in incorporating technologies like Bravia display and Playstation in its upcoming smartphones.
