Apple, Gadgets, Android, Microsoft
We have already released you the press pictures and teaser videos of both Sony S1 Honeycomb and dual-screen S2. But Germanys Golem managed to spend some time with both of the devices at an event at Munich, now provides the best look at them to date, its not exactly a thorough look, but there is a single image of S1 in the picture above and S2 on the video below. Dont forget to look at the video
The LGs forthcoming DM50D 3D monitor just enough to get you interested, they offered a largely spec free press release for the forthcoming device, heralding the adoption of 3D glasses, Flicker Free capabilities borrowed from Cinema 3D TV, and double the brightness conventional 3D sets. The display has a built-in DTV tuner, HDMI capabilities for connecting with 3D capable consoles and ability to view images and videos directly from a USB flash drive. The device will be hitting Europe in July, for more details read the press release
The image is current design of 3M upcoming e-reader looks familiar. The similarities to the text reader we saw some years back are pretty much uncanny and they are likely more than skin deep, seeing as how 3M has been investing in the company. The device is marketing a bit different with few changes on the board, since the text reader is a bit ancient. The device will play nicely with 3Ms recently announced Cloud Library lending service.
The 10-inch version of RIMs tablet may be focusing on QNX-powered super phone. N4BB reports that its development was recently cancelled to focus on an upcoming QNX-based superphone, said to feature a 1.2GHz single core processor, 4.3-inch HD quality display. Its no secret the phones powered by this platform are on the roadmap, but scraps a PlayBook project in its behalf could indicate companys elevated desire to get it to market even smoother than originally planned. The companys reps said that a QNX-powered device will not hit the market with a dual-core CPU inside. The thing behind this is battery life with existing PlayBook chip.
A PMP selling for $179 at Brando, so-called Gadmei P83 device has somewhat notable trick up its sleeve. It features an 8-inch, 1,280*768 display, can do glasses-free 3D video. You are left to yourself to hunt down the compatible video files and the PMP itself is decidedly ordinary otherwise: 4GB of internal storage, an SD card slot expansion, and usual media play back capabilities. Dont forget to look at the video, if you want one hit on the source link to get yours
Now the official announcement came from T-Mobile for its new device myTouch 4G. It features 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor, 3.7-inch WVGA Super LCD Screen; it runs on Gingerbread slathered in Sense 3.0. There is an 8MP camera that does low-light photography with a wide-aperture lens capable of f2.2. The camera has also burst mode for snapping rapid fire photos, takes HDR pictures, and does 1080p videos. It will be on sales on July, and the device is priced at $199.99 on a two year contract. Dont forget to look at the video, for more details read the press release
For: Thin and light, Bright Display, improved software keyboard, clean build and expects TouchWiz like updatesAgainst: Lack of ports, No mini-USB, or MicroSD card slot, Honeycomb app selection trails iOS, Camera quality is not greatThe Galaxy Tab 10.1 built with Honeycomb, unlike the most of the Android tablets we tested like Motorola Xoom and others it feels like a finished product. The tablet was slightly thinner than iPad2, seems to be the competitor on the market leader today. Does this really compete with iPad2. Read the full review to get the answer
The Italys first tablet manufacturer, Olivettis product manager Richard Jelmini was caught on camera extensively demoing the Honeycomb running device and like the 100 before it, the OliPad 100 looks like pretty solid hardware. The tablet features 10.1-inch touchscreen, front, and rear facing cameras, 16GB of built-in memory. Dont forget to look at the video
The low-cost Andy Pad tablet was recently spotted in the wild for the first time at an apparently private launch event, it will be available in two versions; 8GB model for 129(about $200), and 16GB model for 169 (about $270). The basic Andy Pad keeps things in cheap with a resistive touchscreen, they also confirmed that there will be an additional Andy Pad Pro model packs a much more welcome capacitive display, plus front and rear facing cameras. It is not clear that aforementioned model and Pro are the same. Andy Pad itself hasnt confirmed the price for the latter, and they said that it will be aiming at early adopters.
The upcoming tablet from Congolese company VMK, the companys CEO explains that, the Gingerbread slate is making its internet debut, the front isnt quite ready for public consumption, seeing how is the company worried about getting pouched by copycats its attempts to register a trademarks. The Android 2.3.3 tablet is apparently ramping for September release in Africa; they are looking for more funding, seeing as how difficult it can be to release a CE product in that part of the World. The device is mainly targeted on the developing nations and likely has the price to match. We forget to tell you some specs of the tablet we know, it got some 7-inch capacitive display, 1GHz processor, 512MB RAM, 4GB of internal storage, WiFi b/g/n. Dont forget to look at the image gallery of la tablet from VMK, we will get back to you as we get more of the tablet.
The Android Application has now been updated to version 1.6 for Facebook. It will bring some improvements in the news feed, support for Facebook pages, ability to add videos to your Facebook profile. The page support will bring the ability to browse through pages within the app, instead of getting redirected to the browser. It comes very handy and saves lot of time. The video upload feature will let users upload videos from their devices to their profile on the go. The tweaks to the News feed will include the display of new type of posts such as pages, which when tapped, will open on the application itself. The Facebook app for an Android still need more tweaks when it comes to usability.
FCC have somehow both scored and torn asunder Nokias Flagship MeeGo development phone. The latest confirms N9 Specs we had previously heard about, expect for one; the 12MP camera. As the N950s official specs list an 8MP camera, which the Finnish firm touted as different than the unit in its brother. The last minute component changes arent unheard of, but we dont think it as a bad thing for replacing an 8MP with a 12MP Carl Zeiss. Dont forget to look at the torn down pictures of the device.
Samsung had a target of selling more than 10 million devices; we are surprised by the companys marketing strategy now. After a series of unboxing videos, the company is going to step further with plans of sending Galaxy S II, 20 miles into sky. The promotional event for Japanese market will be held on 15th of July, and will be watched by millions of Ustream live streaming if S IIs space venture. The S II is yet to be launched in many places, where its expected to sell it like a hot cakes. Dont forget to look at the video of project for S II Space balloon.
Google has been toying with a games presence. Its web browser Google Chrome got its own game store in May 2010, with they invested $100 to 200 million to Farmvile two months later. Now rumors surfaced that they are trying to bring social games to its own, as yet undefined gaming service. Now its also got a job listing, indicates that Google is definitely planning to get into game business. The games product manager touts that a rare opportunity to grow brand new business Game at Google.
The Palm Pre 2 users get the webOS 2.1 update to their device. Released back in March to the global unlocked masses this update to HPs platform brings along voice-dialling, email, and security fixes, messaging back up, and a Sense 3.0 like charging display that can float your photos, agenda, or simply keep the time. This can be enough to tide you until the Pre 3 Release VZW stores.
Fujitsu just announced that it will postpone the release of the convertible TH40/D tablet. The windows 7 slate originally have dated for a late June debut in Japan. The outfit has been tight lipped when it comes to details, says that the holdup is due to development delays. We will get back to you when it is open up.
Bloomberg reports that after cutting a deal with Fox a few days ago Hulu has now tentatively reached a deal with another of its owners Disney. While both the arrangements could keep the TV shows flowing, includes provisions to increase the number of ads shown on service. It would also put in position to reach a similar agreement with Comcasts NBCUniversal, because the media giants FCC promise to reach similar agreements as its competitors for online content.
The leaked screenshot of Droid 3 over at Droid Attic says that Motorolas kept secret the Droid 3 will be hitting the shelves in Best Buy on July 14th. The unofficial leaks we are seeing a lot of this device for pretty few months of this QWERTY slider. It features a dual-core OMAP 4430 processor, 8MP rear camera captures 1080p, Gingerbread update, may this device cannot disappoint. VZWs new plans go into effect one week prior to this, so if you are clinging to that plan, pick this one up off-contract.
