May 31, 2012

Sony Intros Xperia go and Xperia acro S water resistant smartphones

Xperia go and Xperia acro S

Sony Mobile announced the two new Xperia Smartphones: Xperia go and Xperia acro S for those looking for premium specifications and beautiful design with extra durability and water resistance. First up, the Xperia go features a 3.5-inch 480 x 320 Scratch resistant mineral glass display with wet finger tracking, a dual-core 1GHz processor, 512MB of RAM, running Android 2.3 (upgradable to Android 4.0), a 5MP camera and 8GB of internal phone storage. You can choose from white, black and yellow color options when the phone arrives in Q3 this year.

Logitech announces Apple-friendly Wireless Solar Keyboard K760

Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760

Earlier this month, Logitech unveiled the Logitech Solar Keyboard Folio for iPad and iPad 2 and now Logitech announced the expansion of its solar offering with the new Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K760 for Mac, iPad or iPhone joining the Logitech Wireless Solar Keyboard K750.

Lenovo Announces IdeaTab S2109 Tablet

Lenovo IdeaPad S2109

Lenovo announced the IdeaTab S2109 – a slim tablet boast a 9.7-inch IPS HD (1024 x 768) display, TI OMAP 4430 dual core CPU and 1GB of system memory. This tablet runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and features a 1.3MP front webcam, micro-USB port, microSD card reader and mini HDMI out for 1080p video playback on your TV and up to 10 hours of battery life with 30 days standby time.

ARCHOS 7-inch ICS "Alvin and the Chipmunks 3" Themed Child Pad Tablet now Available

ChildPad-chipmunks

ARCHOS announced the immediate availability today of their new themed 7-inch Android tablet for children, called the Child Pad. The 7-inch "Alvin and the Chipmunks 3" themed Child Pad features a compact light weight design, the latest Android version, 4.0 "Ice Cream Sandwich", a 1GHz processor, 1GB of RAM and 4GB in built storage.

ADATA launches new Premier Pro microSDHC UHS-I U1 memory cards

ADATA Premier Pro

ADATA Technology announced the new Premier Pro microSDHC UHS-I U1 memory cards, newest addition to the Premier Pro line offers ideal specifications for smartphone and tablet users.

Lenovo Launches China's First Intel Atom-powered LePhone K800 Smartphone

Lenovo LePhone K800

Intel and Lenovo announced the general availability of the Lenovo LePhone K800 in China. The LePhone K800 will be available on Lenovo’s official website, 360Buy.com, selected Suning & GOME stores and Lenovo retail stores and is priced at approximately RMB 3,299 ($524 USD).

May 30, 2012

Dell unveils Inspiron One 23 and One 20 all-in-ones

Dell Inspiron One 20

Dell unveiled the Inspiron One 23 and Inspiron One 20 all-in-one computers which are available in select countries in Asia and will be available in the United States and additional countries in the coming weeks.

Amazon Instant Video Now Available on Xbox 360, Xbox LIVE Gold Unlocked - June 1st to 3rd

amazon Xbox 360

Amazon and Microsoft introduced a new Amazon Instant Video app for Xbox LIVE Gold subscribers that gives customers access to movies and TV episodes on their Xbox 360 console. The app also offers access to Prime Instant Video, a service with more than 17,000 movies and TV episodes available to Prime members at no additional cost. Customers who are Xbox LIVE Gold subscribers can find the free Amazon Instant Video app in the Xbox LIVE Marketplace for Xbox 360.

Xbox 360 250 Racing Bundle now available for pre-order

Xbox 360 250GB Racing Bundle

Microsoft announced the Xbox 360 250GB Racing Bundle which includes 250 GB Xbox 360 Console, Forza 4 and Wireless Racing Wheel arrives in mid-June for $299.

Samsung Galaxy S II finally gets Android 4.0 ICS update in India

Samsung Galaxy SII

Good news for Samsung Galaxy S II (I9100 and I9100G) owners in India, waiting for Ice Cream Sandwich Android 4.0 update which has been available in most part of the world for quite a while. The ICS update have finally started rolling out for both the Samsung Galaxy S II I9100 (Exynos SoC) and the Samsung Galaxy S II I9100G ( TI OMAP 4430 SoC).

Verizon's Samsung Galaxy Nexus Android 4.0.4 Update ready to roll out

Android 4.0.4 Galaxy Nexus

Looks like Google and Verizon is ready to roll out the Android 4.0.4 software update (IMM76K) for Galaxy Nexus by Samsung. The 39.8 MB update bring the following improvements and fixes:-

May 28, 2012

Xperia arc, neo, mini, mini pro, pro, active to receive Android 4.0 update this week

Android 4.0 upgrade, ICS

Last month, Sony rolled out Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade for Xperia arc S, Xperia ray and Xperia neo V, and now company confirmed that the remaining 2011 smartphones: Xperia arc, Xperia neo, Xperia mini, Xperia mini pro, Xperia pro, Xperia active and Sony Ericsson Live with Walkman will start receiving their updates in a few days.

Android 4.0 ICS update for Xperia S starts by end of June

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

Sony Mobile confirmed that their Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich rollout plans for Xperia NXT series (Xperia S, Xperia P and Xperia U) are on track and Xperia S will be the first one to get Android 4.0.4 update, starting from the end of June followed by Xperia P and joining them Xperia U, little later in Q3.

Nokia Lumia 900 Batman Edition heading to the UK

Nokia Lumia 800 Batman edition

Nokia is likely to introduce Nokia Lumia 900 Batman Edition in selected European markets - including the UK (via Phones4U), France, and Germany in the coming weeks.

LG LTE Smartphones record 3 Million in Sales

LG Optimus LTE

LG today announced that its global sales LTE smartphones have reached three million units. The company also said that it will be significantly expanding its LTE leadership in 2012 as the number of countries offering LTE smartphones from LG expands from 10 to 20 markets by the end of the year.

Giveaway - Get Wondershare Video Converter Platinum for Free

Wondershare Platinum

Courtesy of Wondershare, We’re giving away 10 licenses of Wondershare Video Converter Platinum to our readers for free which normally cost $39.95.

May 24, 2012

Facebook launches standalone Camera App

facebook camera

Facebook has launched a new mobile app - Facebook Camera, which lets you share, post multiple photos to Facebook at once, and you can even add filters, crop or tilt your photos.

May 23, 2012

Sony Xperia U is now Available on Three in the UK

Xperia U

The Sony Xperia U is now available online at www.three.co.uk and in all Three stores. The Xperia U features a 3.5-inch Reality Display powered by Mobile BRAVIA Engine, a 1GHz dual-core processor, a 5MP camera on the rear with HD recording running Android 2.3 which upgradable to Android 4.0, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, GPS and 50GB free online storage with Box.

Android 4.0 ICS update for Sony Tablet coming on May 31st in the UK

Sony Tablet ICS

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is already available for Sony Tablet S in the U.S. and now Sony UK confirmed that "Ice Cream Sandwich will be coming to Sony Tablet on the 31st May".

Sony Xperia S Android 4.0 update to arrive in 'latter part of Q2'

Xperia S android update-forum

Sony Xperia S will not receive Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update until "the later part of the second quarter." According to post over Sony Mobile forums, Markus apologized for "mixed things up" and confirmed that the Xperia S will get ICS update during the "latter part of Q2" (June/July).

Windows Phone Marketplace now requires Windows Phone 7.5

Nokia Lumia 800 Marketplace

Starting today, you'll need a Windows Phone 7.5 device to download, buy, review and update apps in Marketplace otherwise you’ll receive an error message. Microsoft also mentioned that most of the devices is already running Windows Phone 7.5 and if not, you can get 7.5 today-- giving you a reason to upgrade your phone.

May 22, 2012

Spotify is Available in Australia and New Zealand

Spotify-Logo

Good news for music fans in Australia and New Zealand, Spotify announced that it's streaming services is now available in Australia and New Zealand, offering  access to some 16 million tracks via PC, smartphone and iPad. Each country will also be getting its Spotify apps - Triple J app in Australia and NZ Top 40 app in New Zealand.

May 19, 2012

Microsoft to Students - Buy a PC and get an Xbox 360 FREE

Windows PC deal

Similar to last year's deal, Microsoft want students to drop in some cash on one of its Windows machines and get 4GB Xbox 360 console Free. It means you need to buy a qualifying Windows PC for $699 in the U.S. and $599 in Canada to take away a new Xbox 360 console for free.

Elcomsoft Phone Password Breaker tool can now Access iCloud Backups

elcomsoft phone password breaker

Elcomsoft earlier this week announced that it discovered another way to access information stored in Apple iOS devices by retrieving online backups from Apple iCloud storage. The new feature has been added to its Elcomsoft Phone Password Breaker tool allowing anyone who discovers your Apple ID and password to download entire iCloud backup and that too without your knowledge.

May 18, 2012

uRex DVD Ripper Platinum Free

dvd ripper platinum

uRex Soft is giving away uRex DVD Ripper Platinum for Free which originally cost $39.95. This program is able to rip any DVD regardless of DVD copy protections and region locks to AVI, MP4, MPEG, WMV, MOV, 3GP for playback on all Windows media players, Apple iPhone, iPod, iPad/iPad 2/new iPad, Apple TV, Sony PSP, PS3, Google Mobile phones, Xbox 360, Wii etc.

May 17, 2012

Apple Updates OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion Developer Preview 3

OS X Mountain Lion build 12a206j

Apple has released another update to OS X Mountain Lion Developer Preview 3,  titled 12A206J build for developers.

LG Optimus LTE II available in Korea, starting this week

LG Optimus LTE II

The world’s first smartphone with 2GB of RAM, LG Optimus LTE II will be available in Korea starting this week, just as promised by LG. The Optimus LTE II ships with a 4.7-inch True HD IPS display, 1280 x 720 pixels resolution, a 1.5GHz Dual-Core (Qualcomm MSM8960) processor, 8MP rear-facing, 1.3MP front-facing camera, 16GB internal memory, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, WiFi (802.11 a/b/g/n), Bluetooth 4.0, NFC,  a 2,150mAh battery and new Optimus UI 3.0.

LG introduces new Optimus UI 3.0

Optimus UI 3.0

LG is introducing a new User Interface (UI) for its newest Android Ice Cream Sandwich devices, aptly named Optimus UI 3.0. Optimus UI 3.0 brings with it an array of enhanced key features, including Quick Memo and unique unlock functions, among other new features and functions aimed at improving LG smartphone experience.

May 16, 2012

Toshiba Canvio 3.0 Portable Hard Drives up to 1.5TB

Toshiba Canvio 3.0

Toshiba today announced that its Canvio 3.0 and Canvio Basics 3.0 portable hard drives will now offer consumers up to 1.5 terabytes of storage and Mac compatibility, without the need for reformatting, on a select Canvio 3.0 model. All of these offerings come equipped with USB 3.0 technology for higher data transfer speeds and enable consumers quickly and easily store, transfer and back up their valuable data.

NVIDIA unveils Tesla K10 and K20 GPUs

NVIDIA Tesla2

NVIDIA today unveiled a new family of Tesla GPUs -- Tesla K10 and K20, based on the revolutionary NVIDIA Kepler GPU computing architecture, which makes GPU-accelerated computing easier and more accessible for a broader range of high performance computing (HPC) scientific and technical applications.

LaCie 2big NAS delivers speeds up to 100MB/s

LaCie 2big NAS

Today LaCie announced a new 2-bay network-attached storage solution (NAS) that delivers the ideal combination of speed and security for small businesses – the LaCie 2big NAS, design by Neil Poulton. Powered by a 2GHz processor and improved file system, the 2big NAS delivers speeds up to 100MB/s, ensuring employees can share files from any PC, Mac, or Linux workstation.

May 15, 2012

LG Optimus 4X HD will be available in June, starting in Western Europe

4X_HD-2

LG announced that the Optimus 4X HD, which was first introduced at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in February, will be available next month in Western Europe followed by countries in Asia, CIS, South and Central America in the coming months.

Android 4.0 update for Samsung Galaxy S II LTE finally arrives

Samsung Galaxy S II LTE ICS

According to Samsung's Korean site, Samsung Galaxy S II LTE is all set to receive Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update. The Android 4.0 update includes the major improvements (as we all should be familiar by now) like face recognition (Face Unlock), Android Beam Adding etc. For more information you can hit the source link below.

T-Mobile's HTC Sensation 4G to get Android 4.0 ICS update Tomorrow

HTC Sensation 4G

Good news for T-Mobile's HTC Sensation 4G owners, beginning May 16th i.e. tomorrow your handset will receive Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OTA update.

Lenovo intros ThinkStation E31 tower and SFF

thinkstation-e31-tower

Lenovo announced the Lenovo ThinkStation E31, an entry-level workstation for professionals requiring a powerful desktop workstation within a PC budget. Offered as a mini-tower or small form factor (SFF) both include choices of  Intel Xeon processor E3-1200 v2 or 3rd Generation Intel Core i7 Processors.

May 14, 2012

iPhone 4S on iOS 5.1.1 work perfectly with Untethered Jailbreak

pod2g JB

Pod2g on twitter confirmed that his untethered jailbreak works perfectly on the iPhone 4S running iOS 5.1.1 but doesn’t work with iPod 3G and iPhone 3GS.

May 11, 2012

LG Optimus Elite up for pre-order on Virgin Mobile for $150

Virgin Mobile LG Optimus Elite

The $150 ($149.99) Gingerbread powered LG Optimus Elite is up for pre-order on Virgin Mobile and will start shipping on May 15th. The Optimus Elite features a 3.5-inch HVGA display, an 800 MHz processor, a 5 MP rear camera, 512 MB of RAM, 4 GB of built-in storage, microSD card support, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, 3G, and NFC (with Google Wallet).

Pod2g announces untethered jailbreak of iPad 3 on iOS 5.1(Video)

Jailbreak

Pod2g has announced an untethered jailbreak for iPad 3 running iOS 5.1 with a quick demo video (embedded after the break).

Samsung Omnia M GT-I8350, Windows Phone Announced

Samsung Omnia M GT-I8350

Samsung today announced a Windows Phone Samsung Omnia M (GT-I8350). Omnia M features a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, 1 GHz processor, 5MP rear camera and VGA cam on front for video calling. It also includes Samsung-specific softwares like AllShare, ChatOn app, and free 25GB SkyDrive storage. The Omnia M will be available starting in Europe and rolled out to other regions. No words on pricing and availability yet.

May 10, 2012

NVIDIA launches GeForce GTX 670

GeForce GTX 670

NVIDIA today launched the third GPU based on its next-generation Kepler graphics architecture, the GeForce GTX 670, which brings dramatically improved levels of price-performance, power efficiency and whisper-quiet operation for PC gamers, starting at £329 including VAT / EUR 329 excluding VAT.

Call of Duty:MW3 and 320GB PS3 Bundle coming on May 25th

call of duty-mw3 and ps3

Sony and Activision have teamed up once again and announced a Limited Edition PS3 Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 bundle which includes a copy of Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3, and a 320GB PlayStation 3 System, for $299 and will be available on May 25th.

Angry Birds hits 1 Billion mark

angry-birds

Rovio is on cloud nine as Angry Birds have been downloaded one billion times yeah! that's right 1 BILLION and to celebrate this accomplishment company made a video. You’ll find it after the break and one more surprise waiting for you.. Go ahead...

Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for Samsung Galaxy Note rolling out now

Galaxy Note ICS Android 4.0

Looks like Samsung has started rolling out the long-desired Android 4.0 update for the Galaxy Note (N7000). The latest software update will add the latest edition of Google's OS Android 4.0 with TouchWiz and Premium Suite apps. The company is yet to confirm the launch but users in Germany receiving ICS update via Kies as well as OTA.

Samsung 17-inch Series 7 CHRONOS Announced, cost $1,500

samsung 17-inch series 7 chronos

Samsung today announced the 17-inch Series 7 CHRONOS laptop. The desktop killer 17-inch Series 7 CHRONOS weighs just over 6.5 pounds, packs 3rd generation Intel Core i7 processor, 8GB of DDR3 RAM, NVIDIA GeForce GT 650M 2GB graphics and up to 1TB of storage. It features 17.3-inch full HD (1920x1080) high-resolution display, Windows 7 Home Premium operating system, JBL stereo speakers, a sub-woofer, 1.3MP integrated camera and up to 8 hours of battery life. The 17-inch Samsung Series 7 CHRONOS is currently available from all retailers for $1499.99.

May 9, 2012

Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE coming on May 18th for $200

Sprint HTC EVO 4G LTE landed

HTC EVO 4G LTE pre-order began on May 7th and today Sprint announced the Friday, May 18th availability HTC EVO 4G LTE. It will cost $199.99 with a new line of service or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement.

RIM Introduces BlackBerry Curve 9320

BlackBerry Curve 9320

Research In Motion (RIM) today announced a new BlackBerry Curve 9320 smartphone features BlackBerry 7.1 OS, a dedicated BBM key, a 2.44-inch qVGA (320x240) display, 3.2MP camera with flash, 512MB RAM, Bluetooth, GPS, WiFi, 3G connectivity, a 1450 mAh battery with up to 7 hours of talk time or up to 30 hours of FM radio listening or music playback with headphones.

Sony unveils Xperia GX and Xperia SX - the first Sony LTE smartphones for the Japanese market

Xperia GX

Sony Mobile today announced two new Xperia Android smartphones designed specifically for the Japanese market. Xperia GX and Xperia SX join the popular Xperia NX and Xperia acro HD.

ADATA Announces SP900 and SP800 Series SSD Availability in the US and Canada

ADATA SSD SP900 and SP800

ADATA Technology announced the new solid state drive (SSD) - the Premier Pro SP900 and Premier SP800.

Logitech Alert 750n Indoor Master System and the Logitech Alert 700n Indoor Add-On Camera

Logitech Alert

Today Logitech expanded its Logitech Alert lineup by introducing the Logitech Alert 750n Indoor Master System, a complete video security system in a box that enables you to be there – even when you’re not. Easy installation, wide-angle night vision, powerful PC software and a free remote viewing account. Logitech also introduced the Logitech Alert 700n Indoor Add-On Camera. This stand-alone night-vision camera is easy to add to your existing Logitech Alert Master system so you can see what’s going on in other rooms or locations.

May 8, 2012

Lenovo intros ThinkCentre Edge 92z and Edge 72 along with ThinkCentre M72z AIO

ThinkCentre Edge 92z, Edge 72, ThinkCentre M72z AIO

Lenovo today announced a new series of ThinkCentre M and Edge Series desktops and all-in-ones (AIOs). features 3rd generation Intel Core processors (Ivy Bridge), blazing fast 15-second boot up times, intelligent cooling methods and productive multi-screen functionality.