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Tuesday, 31 July 2012
Gmail iOS app updated to stay smooth
If you aren’t all about grabbing a new account for Microsoft’s Outlook email today and do indeed have a Gmail account you use with your iOS device, today is looking up. The iPhone and iPad version of Gmail has been updated to version 1.3 today for the masses, made for not just bug fixes, but
Pandora channel gets refresh, version 3.0 arrives on Roku
Pandora's music-sharing channel on Roku has been spruced up with a new station screen design and a few minor (but welcome) new features. Version 3.0 adds genre station functionality within a new grid interface, while the whole family (or at least up to five of them) can now connect their Pandora accounts to the same Roku hardware. For extended play, a new screen saver will display track details alongside album art and the renovated search will also display those album covers in results. Roku owners can expect their channel to auto-update in the next 48 hours, but anyone who hasn't yet sampled the delights of Pandora can pick up the free download from the streaming box's channel store.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, Software
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SlashGear Evening Wrap-Up: July 31, 2012
The Sun may be setting on the final day of July, but it’s also setting on the second day of the patent trial between Apple and Samsung. Today Apple gave its opening arguments while successfully getting a Google employee off the jury. Apple’s lead attorney seemed to think that Samsung would be taking a “devil
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Sony still 'actively investigating' Jelly Bean for all devices
?Info suggesting no 2011 Xperias would get Jelly Bean was given "in error."
In a statement on its official product blog, Sony has reassured Xperia smartphone owners that it's still in the process of investigating which of its devices will receive updates to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The statement follows earlier reports, originating from one the company's own Facebook pages that 2011 Xperia handsets like the Xperia Arc and Xperia Mini Pro would not be getting updated.
The manufacturer said --
"During a Q&A session last week on our Sony Mobile GB Facebook page, a local spokesperson gave information out in error on our Android 4.1 Jelly Bean software development and rollout for 2011 Xperia smartphones.
"We are actively investigating Android OS upgrades for all devices, but in the meantime, our Ice Cream Sandwich rollout for Xperia S and 2011 Xperia smartphones continues as planned."
So that's that. For what it's worth, only one Android manufacturer, HTC, has so far made a public statement on which of its phones will be getting Android 4.1. So Xperia owners will have to wait it out while the company works out its Jelly Bean plans. In any case, with so many 2012 Xperias still on Android 2.3 Gingerbread, we think the company's immediate priority will be getting those devices onto ICS.
Source: Sony Xperia Product Blog
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Sony still 'actively investigating' Jelly Bean for all devices
?Info suggesting no 2011 Xperias would get Jelly Bean was given "in error."
In a statement on its official product blog, Sony has reassured Xperia smartphone owners that it's still in the process of investigating which of its devices will receive updates to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The statement follows earlier reports, originating from one the company's own Facebook pages that 2011 Xperia handsets like the Xperia Arc and Xperia Mini Pro would not be getting updated.
The manufacturer said --
"During a Q&A session last week on our Sony Mobile GB Facebook page, a local spokesperson gave information out in error on our Android 4.1 Jelly Bean software development and rollout for 2011 Xperia smartphones.
"We are actively investigating Android OS upgrades for all devices, but in the meantime, our Ice Cream Sandwich rollout for Xperia S and 2011 Xperia smartphones continues as planned."
So that's that. For what it's worth, only one Android manufacturer, HTC, has so far made a public statement on which of its phones will be getting Android 4.1. So Xperia owners will have to wait it out while the company works out its Jelly Bean plans. In any case, with so many 2012 Xperias still on Android 2.3 Gingerbread, we think the company's immediate priority will be getting those devices onto ICS.
Source: Sony Xperia Product Blog
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Gingerbread-powered White Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone hits Vodafone
Enclosed in an all white exterior, the Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone has appeared on the Vodafone product page a few days after setting foot in the UK. The smartphone is available free of charge for Vodafone UK users opting for the �36 or higher monthly plan. Running on the Google Android Gingerbread platform, the [...]
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Red Dead Redemption 2: What we want from the sequel
Red Dead Redemption is arguably this console generation's finest game. Beautiful to look at with a gut-wrenching, emotionally charged storyline, it thrust you into the dark heart of the Wild West, and made playing the life of an outlaw an...
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HTC removes patent in ITC case against Apple
Here?s a quick refresher on HTC?s legal battle against Apple: the company?s launch of the One X and EVO 4G LTE in the United States was stalled briefly thanks to an import ban handed down by the ITC after the handsets were found to infringe on one of Apple?s patents. Now, in a second case
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Concord Keystone ECO Booster battery pack released for Micro USB smartphones
The Concord Keystone ECO Booster battery pack was recently unveiled for Micro USB smartphones. It increases the usage time of the handset and comes integrated with a retractable Micro USB charging cable. Running on a 1400mAh Lithium-polymer battery, this portable battery pack charges as well as extends the battery power for smartphones. It is the [...]
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T-Mobile 'retires' the Sidekick, don't confuse it with a discontinuation though
For years, T-Mobile had great success with the Sidekick line of devices. That is before the smartphone market really blew up. Their most recent effort with the line can't be called a success, despite the fact they teamed up with Samsung to create the Android 2.2 powered Sidekick 4G with all sorts of (at the time) updated customizations.
Perhaps that's the reason T-Mobile is sending the brand into retirement as confirmed to Phonescoop. Yep, it'll be a while before we see another Sidekick branded device come onto the market. However; T-Mobile was quick to point out they're not discontinuing the line. Instead, just giving it a little rest and relaxation. Go on; pretend to be surprised in the comments.
Source: Phonescoop
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Editorial: NBC's Olympics and the steely grip of old media
Owners and stakeholders of Big Media have thick skins. So the persistent trending of #NBCFail, and the riotous reading that the tweet stream provides, is probably bouncing right off their leathery hides. For one thing, the complaints were surely foreseen. They are largely the same criticisms NBC withstood in previous Olympics -- over-curating, ill-placed commercials, tape delays, scandalously inane commentary, and a generally inferior Olympics presentation compared to other countries. The unspoken shrugging answer, of course, is financial. The lessons learned from that answer say things about how slowly institutional power inches into the future, the impatience of the digital class, brand ecosystem as a preeminent business battleground, and the ideology breakdown of the International Olympic Committee.
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Editorial: NBC's Olympics and the steely grip of old media originally appeared on Engadget on Mon, 30 Jul 2012 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Monday, 30 July 2012
NASA to livestream Curiosity?s big Mars landing
NASA has announced plans to livestream the full Curiosity rover landing, as the exploratory vehicle makes its innovative and difficult approach to the surface of Mars. Expected to kick off at 8:30pm PT on August 5, the landing will see Curiosity deploy a supersonic parachute to slow itself as it hurtles at 1,000 mph toward
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Seagate 4TB GoFlex Desk external hard drive unveiled
The Seagate 4TB GoFlex Desk external hard drive was recently announced. Built with a streamlined industrial design, it delivers a supposedly smaller footprint and claims to provide the highest capacity in the hard drive industry. The drive?s 4TB storage lets users capture and store as many memories as they wish along with wide entertainment. It [...]
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Source: http://www.techgadgets.in/storage/2011/07/seagate-4tb-goflex-desk-external-hard-drive-unveiled/
Sony DCR-HC52 and DCR-HC62 MiniDV Camcorders
Sony is slowing their line of MiniDV camcorders this year with only two new models. The Sony DCR-HC52 features a 680k, 1/6″ CCD sensor, 40x optical zoom, and 2.5″ LCD screen. The HC52 will cost $250 and be available in February. The step-up model, the Sony DCR-HC62, drops the optical zoom to 25x but upgrades [...]
Seagate 4TB GoFlex Desk external hard drive unveiled
The Seagate 4TB GoFlex Desk external hard drive was recently announced. Built with a streamlined industrial design, it delivers a supposedly smaller footprint and claims to provide the highest capacity in the hard drive industry. The drive?s 4TB storage lets users capture and store as many memories as they wish along with wide entertainment. It [...]
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Ask Engadget: best case for the Samsung Galaxy S III?
We know you've got questions, and if you're brave enough to ask the world for answers, here's the outlet to do so. This week's Ask Engadget inquiry is coming to us from is from Amandeep, who needs a case for his new superphone. If you're looking to send in an inquiry of your own, drop us a line at ask [at] engadget [dawt] com.
"Hey guys, I just snagged myself a new Galaxy S III, but I'm at a loss when it comes to deciding on a case. I'm looking for something that falls between the typical silicone wrap and a full-on army grade rubber block of invincibility. It needs to provide sufficient protection from the occasional drop or two while staying relatively sleek and somewhat stylish. That said, my last phone was a Thunderbolt with an extended battery, so it's safe to say that I won't mind a bit of thickness. I've had my eye on a Shell-Gel series case from Ballistic, but I'm still in need of suggestions. Any ideas?"
How about it peeps? What do you use to protect your Galaxy S III that you'd recommend to another? Constructive suggestions are always welcomed.
Filed under: Cellphones, Peripherals
Ask Engadget: best case for the Samsung Galaxy S III? originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 28 Jul 2012 23:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Sony Launches New Professional NXCAM Camcorders
With the National Association of Broadcasters convention coming to Las Vegas later this month, Sony went ahead and announced two new camcorders directed for the professional market: the interchangeable lens model NEX-FS700U and the ultra-portable HXR-NX30U.
Source: http://www.camcorderinfo.com/News/Sony-Launches-New-Professional-NXCAM-Camcorders.htm
Panasonic AG-AF100 First Impressions Review
The AG-AF100 is Panasonic's version of a compact, interchangeable lens camcorder with professional-grade controls and features. The camcorder uses the Micro Four Thirds sensor and lens mount system, which is the same system in place on Panasonic's line of Lumix interchangeable lens cameras.
Source: http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Panasonic-AG-AF100-First-Impressions-Review.htm
LG Nitro HD sees another Android 4.0 ICS leak ahead of official update
As we already know, AT&T will be updating the LG Nitro HD with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich on July 31st but just in case you simply cannot wait, there is a new leak now out there claiming to be to be the official final build. You'll need to use the notably crappy LG Windows Suite to get it loaded up but it's there and available for download.
As with all things not officially official, we suggest some caution loading it but if you're one to tosses that suggestion to the wind, you'll find the link below. If you're on a different carrier, say Bell Mobility you're going to want to read through it all to ensure compatibility but that's where those cautionary measures come in once again.
Source: XDA
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Samsung Odyssey and Marco confirm Windows Phone 8 is getting serious
Details of two of Samsung’s new Windows Phone 8�handsets have emerged, codenamed Odyssey and Marco, with 1.5GHz dual-core processors and sizable Super AMOLED displays. The Samsung Odyssey will have a 4.65-inch HD-resolution touchscreen, LTE and HSPA+ 21Mbps support, and will be an “iconic smartphone” according to the hyperbolic description, while the Samsung Marco will be
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Fujifilm Finepix F800 compact pairs apps with wireless image transfers
Fujifilm's latest compact camera, the Finepix F800, has a few tricks up its sleeve that should see it stand out from the competition when it hit shelves this September. As well as packing in a 16-megapixel BSI EXR-CMOS sensor and...
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Sunday, 29 July 2012
GM testing pedestrian detection system powered by WiFi Direct (video)
Car makers have been peddling wireless pedestrian avoidance systems almost as long as there have been automobiles. (We believe one of the earliest was called the "side view mirror.") GM's new experiment though, differs from other implementations by skipping out on the 3G, cameras and radar -- instead going for a model built around WiFi Direct. The peer-to-peer 802.11 standard hasn't exactly set the world on fire, but the WiFi Alliance is diligently tweaking the platform and apparently GM thinks its a perfect match for connecting cars, cyclists and pedestrians to each other. Unlike 3G-based systems, there's little lag between locating and identifying bikes or people crossing the street since the signal doesn't have to be bounced off a satellite. It also has a leg up on radar detection since WiFi can be a two way pipeline -- alerting someone out for a stroll of an oncoming vehicle. Of course, it will be some time before anything like this actually makes it into a production vehicle. But, in the meantime, you can check out the PR and video after the break.
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Canon Vixia HF R32 First Impressions Review
With an expected price tag of around $550, the HF R32 is the most expensive of Canon's entry-level Vixia camcorders. The model includes a variety of improvements over its predecessor, the HF R21, including increased optical zoom capability, a more compact design, and built-in WiFi.
Source: http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Canon-Vixia-HF-R32-First-Impressions-Review.htm
Phones4U quietly launches the ZTE Grand X, yours for �199
ZTE's new vanilla Android mid-ranger has landed at one UK store a little earlier than expected. The Grand X, which we saw at its launch event last week, is now available online at Phones4U, with on-contract prices starting at £15.50 per month, with a £50 up-front charge for the phone. Alternatively you can get it for free on contracts starting at £20.50 per month, or buy it outright for £199.
The Grand X is ZTE's effort to enter the premium handset market in the UK, with a phone sporting a dual-core NVIDIA Tegra 2 CPU and a near-stock Android 4.0 software experience. The phone also rocks a 4.3-inch qHD LCD display, 512MB of RAM, a 5MP rear camera and a microSD card slot. It's not bleeding edge by any means, but considering you'd have paid top whack for that kind of device less than a year ago, a £199 price tag seems more than reasonable. Vanilla ICS should also win the Grand X some admiration among Android purists.
Hit the link below for the full list of tariffs offered by Phones4U on Vodafone, Orange and T-Mobile. And make sure to check out our hands-on report and video preview for more info on the phone itself.
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