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Vizios VTAB 1008 Tablet At $349 Now Hits FCC
Vizio VTAB 1008 tablet priced at $349 in Walmarts system earlier this week, and now the device passed through the FCC. It indicates the launch is finally being imminent. The FCC listing doesnt provide much in the way of details beyond the expected ones (Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and HDMI), the agency asked to hold back the confidential parts of filling until August 30th.
Panasonic Toughbook 19 Upgraded Internals
The Panasonic convertible 10-inch tablet to get its annual refresh and not mush as changed visibly. The company gave its internals a boost with Sandy Bridge goodness and a TransflectivePlus screen in its military-grade machine for computing in direct sunlight. The Core i5 found inside is not of the ULV variety, it is a standard voltage 2520m powering this sealed, fan less design. It also comes with 4GB of RAM and a pair of SSD options. It can hit on September and priced at $3,349. For more details read the press release
iTunes Match Not Coming To UK Until 2012
Music users of US will be able to subscribe to Apples iTunes Match service, but it looks like our friends from UK will have to wait a longer lofting their libraries up to the cloud. According to the sources within British recording industry, licensing negotiations between Apple and countrys major labels have only begun and will not be concluded until 2012. Speaking to Telegraph, Forrester Research Vice president Mark Mulligan said Apples cloud music service will not launch in the UK until at least quarter one of 2012. These types of negotiations take a long time. For one thing the UK arms of all the major record labels are biding their time and waiting to see how the service affects download sales in the US before they sign up to anything.
RedsnOw 0.9.8b1 Released For Mac, Brings Jailbreak To iOS 5
The worlds first openly accessible jailbreak is now available for those who have taken the plunge with iOS 5 beta, and if you cant do another day without access to Cydia, you dont have to. Redsnow 0.9.8.b1 has been released now for Mac users, given that it is a tethered solution, you will have to plug it back into your machine each time you need to reboot. So, wait for the inevitable untethered alternative or hit on the source link below if you cant wait anymore.
BlackBerry PlayBook Hits Internationally Over The Next Month
US and Canada are already worrying about recalls, while the rest of the world is still waiting for its crack at BlackBerry PlayBook. RIM today announced that its enterprise- friendly tablet is hitting 16 more markets over next 30 days, some of the locations like UK, have been already announced. The users include Hong Kong, India, and Australia. For more details read the press release
Galaxy Tab 8.9 Troubled By Screen Issues
According to Korean News site Etnews, Samsung is having trouble getting it to market due to low yields of 8.9-inch G1F touch panel, uses one less film layer than conventional GFF panels. The G1F architecture is behind Samsungs Super LCD which you can find on Sammys own Galaxy Player, Nexus S, and Wave II devices. They claims that Samsung will offset the G1F shortfall with GFF-type touch panels that are 30 to 40 percent thicker and dimmer got the extra layer.
MOTOBLUR Name Phased Out
We got some message about MOTOBLUR, during the announcement of Motorola Photon 4G with the company. The mentioned the UI by name during our hands-on with the device, but failed to discuss the Android skin in any press materials discussing the device. Motorola spokesperson CEO Sanjay Jha comments that the device manufacturer is moving, due the public feedback. The UIs Social functionality will remain in the devices, combined with more enterprise focused features that delivers as a part of 3LM.
Android Market Now Compatible Checks Your Devices For Apps
The Android Market Web Store now to show the users which apps are compatible with the devices. The compatibility screening was already in place for users who accessed the Market from within their device, this update will be useful to those who surf the web store, if they have multiple devices or tablets plus phone combo.
Microsoft Releases Android Developer Package For WP7
The boosting of Windows Phone 7 is now done with a different thing; Windows Phone 7s challenged Marketplace by encouraging developers to port apps across from other platforms. It helped iPhone devs out a couple of months ago with an API mapping tool to translate iPhone APIs to WP7 code. Now the mapping tool is extended to work with Android Apps too and back it up with 90-page white paper and promised to get more involved in developer forums.
Zebronics Wireless Keyboard And Mouse Combo
Zebronics well known for computer accessories, the company now got a new wireless keyboard and mouse, Wireless Companion 2. The keyboard and mouse looks pretty decent. The keyboard is powered by 2 AAA batteries and mouse uses a single AAA battery. The keyboard also had 13 multimedia keys and various shortcuts. The wireless combo can be connected to a PC through the Bluetooth dongle given along with it. It is powered with Smart Power Management to help increase the battery life of the devices.
Sims On Facebook
After the success of Farmvile, EA now has sent the Sims on to Facebook. The game will be so called Sims Social, it will now allow players to create their Sim, build a bachelor pad or dream house and spark friendships. The tags are play with friends, play with life. EA has not given more about the title. The Sims copies sold out more than 100 million copies worldwide, making the biggest-selling in the PC history. According to EA, Sims Social is set to release on this summer. Hit on the source link for Sims Facebook page.
HP TouchPad Ships July 1st In US, 3G On AT&T This Summer
The HP TouchPad will be on sale to the US on July 1st, with the UK, Ireland, France, and Germany and a few days later in Canada in mid-July. After that it takes to Australia, Hong Kong, Italy, New Zealand, Singapore, and Spain later this year. The price seems to be $499.99 for 16GB model and $599.99 for 32GB you can hit with the pre-orders from now on. For those who are looking higher version of 3G will be available on AT&T later in the summer. For more details read the press release.
Sony PS Vita: No Video Output, Got Region-Free
According to the official FAQ that the Sony has made available now on that Sony executive Michael Denny said that, the PS Vita will indeed be region-free just like the PS3. Sony has not provided much more in the way of surprises, but allows the door-open to helping folks bring their UMD-bound games with them to the new device. Its ruled out a UMD reader now, but they said that it will consider every possibility for support on bought UMD games, for more details hit on the source link.
Nook Touch Got A Web Browser
The new Nook Touch has its web browser of its own, it you can access from typing the URL into the search bar. Barnes & Noble kept this feature under wraps for a reason, as actually browsing the web using it seems to be somewhat hit and miss. If you got the Nook Touch check out the video.
Magellans iOS Radmate GPS App, Free Lifetime Maps And Google Local Search
Magellans Roadmate GPS app hit the App Store now, with a better version of v2.0. The main reason for Google Maps Navigation on the Android side is the availability of continually updated maps, at no charge. Now, they split with $59.99 will get new build of Roadmate, which got the Lifetime updates, Yelp and Google local search. Those Lifetime maps run out after three years, for more details read the press release and to download click on the source link.
Sony VPL-HW30ES 3D Projector Next Month
The company now launching the VPL-HW30ES 3D projector features some of 240Hz SXRD tech in a cheaper package. There is no word yet on shipping and price details here in US, but confirmed shipping in Europe and Japan Next month with price tag of 370,000 yen ($4,626). Some of the specs are it claimed a 70,000:1 contrast ratio and 1,300 lumens of brightness and the picture adjustment settings befitting a product rocking the standard tag along with the 3D system to reduce crosstalk. 3D is achieved with the Sonys new lighter active shutter 3D glasses and an add-on IR sync device. For more details read the press release.
Vodafone UK Bids Adieu To Galaxy Tab 10.1
Vodafone UK got the hands on with Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v, but with the impending UK release of younger, slimmer model, the carrier is giving the 10.1v the boot. The customers who showed interest in the thicker version of the tablet have received an important update from Vodafone saying Weve decided to add the slimmer version of Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 to our range, which will take now on Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1v. The landing page for original one has been disabled from Vodafones website, hit on the source link the see the new one.
