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Thursday 31 January 2013
Office 365 Home Premium now has Bing Apps for Office
Microsoft has announced that Office 365 Home Premium now has Bing Apps for Office, which integrate Bing-powered apps in the office suite. There are a total of five Bing apps that have been added for Excel and Word, adding a handful of functionality that was previously unavailable. The apps have all been rolled out, and
Splashtop aims for Project SHEILD functionality with streaming PC gaming
This week the folks at Splashtop have announced the Configurable Shortcuts and Gamepad app for both iPads and high-powered Android tablets, this bringing a whole new chapter to PC gaming streaming in the mobile universe. Splashtop has been working as a remote desktop app for several years now, allowing both iOS and Android mobile devices
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Android Crocodile Keyboard
If you’re unhappy with the Android default keyboard, don’t forget about the ole Crocodile Keyboard from the Android Marketplace.
For just a little more than $2 you can pick this guy up which features a bit of a better layout for more accuracy when typing.� Ahh, poor Android, they keep missing the mark, don’t they?
For just a little more than $2 you can pick this guy up which features a bit of a better layout for more accuracy when typing.� Ahh, poor Android, they keep missing the mark, don’t they?
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Txtr Beagle takes a trip to the FCC, gets splayed for our amusement
Ever wanted to see inside an e-reader? Txtr's Beagle ultra-budget unit was deposited at the FCC's subterranean facility to see if its Bluetooth radio would fry your mind like only Thomas Pynchon can. The hardware was dissected and photographed for posterity, which we've added here to sate your curiosity. Now that the Beagle has been marked as safe enough to finish that copy of Times' Arrow we never got around to, we might see it wind up for sale in the US -- assuming Txtr can convince prospective partners AT&T and Sprint of the benefits of encouraging its customers to read.
Source: FCC
Windows 8 upgrade discount officially ends today
If you haven’t yet upgraded to Windows 8, you might want to do that today. Starting tomorrow, that $39 Windows 8 Pro upgrade deal will jump to $199, while a normal Windows 8 upgrade will cost $119. We gave you a fair warning a couple of weeks ago, so if you’ve been procrastinating, today’s the
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Which T-Mobile smartphones will support LTE?
It's no secret that T-Mobile is on the cusp of lighting up its first LTE network in Las Vegas, but with Kansas City soon to follow -- and ambitions of extending LTE coverage to 100 million Americans by mid-year -- it's time to start factoring this consideration into your next smartphone purchase. While the carrier's HSPA+ 42 network is certainly speedy, there's no point in saddling yourself with a device that's rooted in the past. Want to make sure you're ready for what comes next? Read on for everything you need to know.
Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, Mobile, T-Mobile
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/31/t-mobile-lte-smartphones/
BlackBerry 10 = BleakFuture
This week there’s no hiding the fact that the public remains uncertain that they’ve been convinced by BlackBerry 10 after its first launch event. The company known until this week as RIM has re-branded itself as BlackBerry as they should have done long ago, this also creating an unacceptable amount of confusion for the consumer
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Casio announces the Exilim EX-ZR700 ultra-zoom and power-sipping EX-ZR400
Casio has unveiled two new Exilim digital cameras, the EX-ZR700 and the EX-ZR400. The former camera boasts ultra-zoom and high-end image stabilization, while the latter is being hailed as having the longest battery life in its series, allowing users to take 515 photos on a charge. You can check out both cameras’ specs and gallery
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Samsung announces Galaxy Express smartphone
Samsung does seem to be hell bent on occupying just about every single strata of the smartphone hierarchy, ranging from entry level to mid-range and high end models. I guess they are beginning to be the new Nokia, dominating the Android smartphone market just like how Nokia used to be the final word in featurephones. [...]
Source: http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20130130/samsung-announces-galaxy-express-smartphone/
Casio announces the Exilim EX-ZR700 ultra-zoom and power-sipping EX-ZR400
Casio has unveiled two new Exilim digital cameras, the EX-ZR700 and the EX-ZR400. The former camera boasts ultra-zoom and high-end image stabilization, while the latter is being hailed as having the longest battery life in its series, allowing users to take 515 photos on a charge. You can check out both cameras’ specs and gallery
Source: http://feeds.slashgear.com/~r/slashgear/~3/zUHY3xE0OXw/
Wednesday 30 January 2013
Dropbox Documents Preview announced, makes it easier to browse photos and docs
Today, Dropbox announced quite a few new features for its web interface during an event at the company’s headquarters in San Francisco. One of the new features is called Documents Preview, which will help users browse files quickly and select the ones they need. The company also showed off a new photos tab that makes
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Dropbox Documents Preview announced, makes it easier to browse photos and docs
Today, Dropbox announced quite a few new features for its web interface during an event at the company’s headquarters in San Francisco. One of the new features is called Documents Preview, which will help users browse files quickly and select the ones they need. The company also showed off a new photos tab that makes
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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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White Nexus 4 leaks in full
LG’s white Nexus 4 has shown up in the wild, with a teaser leak yesterday�making way for a full gush of live shots of the pale-cased Android handset. The shimmering smartphone cropped up in person over at Vietnamese site�Tinhte, showing off its�iridescent�back plate finish, as well as confirming that it will be pretty much business-as-usual
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Android and BlackBerry 10: How they stack up
It’s BlackBerry 10 day today, and you knew we had to take a few minutes to see just what BlackBerry has to offer. Right off the bat, we’re going to say it’s good enough to keep folks still using the BlackBerry platform happy that they hung around, and probably even tempt a few people to give BlackBerry a try for the first time. Kevin has a good look at the hardware and some of the UI and features in the video. Give it a watch, then join us after the break we can see how it all matches up to Android.
For more info, be sure to check out CrackBerry's reviews:
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RIM updates BlackBerry World with content galore
Ahead of its big day on January 30, RIM has updated BlackBerry World with all sorts of music, movie, and TV show content for users to purchase. As far as digital content storefronts go, BlackBerry World is about what you’d expect – market-priced content sorted by category available to those in certain locations. You can
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Apple refreshes fourth generation iPad to include 128GB memory
Regardless of whether you love or hate the iPad, I am quite sure that you have crossed paths with it at least once in your lifetime. For those who fall under the latter category of feelings, well, perhaps this bit of news might irk you more, but for Apple fans, this is definitely pleasant news [...]
Source: http://www.coolest-gadgets.com/20130130/apple-refreshes-fourth-generation-ipad-include-128gb-memory/
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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Ford offers big discounts on Focus EV
The electric vehicle market isn’t exactly booming. The vehicles tend to cost significantly more than gasoline-powered alternatives and many consumers worry that they won’t have enough driving range to take care of all of their business. Ford has been having a difficult time selling its new Focus electric vehicle called the Focus EV. To help
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Acer hints at budget quad-core tablets to take on Google and Amazon
Acer‘s budget-minded Iconia B1 tablet has been turning some heads, mostly thanks to its competitive $150 price tag, but it looks like Acer isn’t stopping there. The company has hinted at the prospect of releasing 8- and 10-inch quad-core tablets sometime this year that will also be aimed at the budget market in order to
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Strategy Analytics: Android claimed 70 percent of world smartphone share in Q4 2012
Maybe it's easier being green than we thought. We suspected Android would do well in smartphone market share when Strategy Analytics had Samsung surging ahead in the fourth quarter of 2012, but the firm's newer breakdown of estimated share by OS shows an even larger jump for Google's overall platform -- from 51.3 percent in fall 2011 to 70.1 percent one year later. Apple was knocked down slightly to 22 percent, although it's mostly other platforms that took the bruising. Collectively, BlackBerry, Symbian, Windows Phone and other platforms sank from 25.1 percent of the smartphone space in late 2011 to just 7.9 points as 2012 drew to a close. When just two companies' platforms make up 92 percent of smartphones, it's safe to call the result a duopoly, like Strategy Analytics does -- even if others aren't so content with the idea.
Strategy Analytics: Android and Apple iOS Capture a Record 92 Percent Share of Global Smartphone Shipments in Q4 2012
BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--According to the latest research from Strategy Analytics, global smartphone shipments grew 38 percent annually to reach 217 million units in the fourth quarter of 2012. Android and Apple iOS together accounted for a record 92 percent share of all smartphones shipped worldwide.
Neil Shah, Senior Analyst at Strategy Analytics, said, "Global smartphone shipments grew 38 percent annually from 157.0 million units in Q4 2011 to 217.0 million in Q4 2012. Global smartphone shipments for the full year reached a record 700.1 million units in 2012, increasing robustly from 490.5 million units in 2011. Global shipment growth slowed from 64 percent in 2011 to 43 percent in 2012 as penetration of smartphones began to mature in developed regions such as North America and Western Europe."
Neil Mawston, Executive Director at Strategy Analytics, added, "We estimate 152.1 million Android smartphones were shipped globally in Q4 2012, nearly doubling from 80.6 million units in Q4 2011. Android's share of the global smartphone market has surged from 51 percent to 70 percent over the past year, crushing Symbian, Bada and other platforms in its wake. Almost half-a-billion Android smartphones were shipped in total worldwide during 2012. Android is clearly the undisputed volume leader of the smartphone industry at the present time. Android's challenge for 2013 will be to defend its leadership, not only against Apple, but also against an emerging wave of hungry challengers that includes Microsoft, Blackberry, Firefox and Tizen."
Scott Bicheno, Senior Analyst at Strategy Analytics, added, "Apple grew 29 percent annually and shipped 47.8 million smartphones worldwide for 22 percent marketshare in Q4 2012, dipping slightly from 24 percent a year earlier. Combined together, Apple and Android accounted for a record 92 percent share of all smartphones shipped globally in the fourth quarter of 2012. The worldwide smartphone industry has effectively become a duopoly as consumer demand has polarized around mass-market Android models and premium Apple designs."
Exhibit 1: Global Smartphone Operating System Shipments and Market Share in Q4 2012 1
| Global Smartphone OS Shipments (Millions of Units) | Q4 '11 | 2011 | Q4 '12 | 2012 | ||||
| Android | 80.6 | 238.9 | 152.1 | 479.0 | ||||
| Apple iOS | 37.0 | 93.0 | 47.8 | 135.8 | ||||
| Others | 39.4 | 158.6 | 17.1 | 85.3 | ||||
| Total | 157.0 | 490.5 | 217.0 | 700.1 | ||||
| Global Smartphone OS Marketshare % | Q4 '11 | 2011 | Q4 '12 | 2012 | ||||
| Android | 51.3% | 48.7% | 70.1% | 68.4% | ||||
| Apple iOS | 23.6% | 19.0% | 22.0% | 19.4% | ||||
| Others | 25.1% | 32.3% | 7.9% | 12.2% | ||||
| Total | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | 100.0% | ||||
| Total Growth Year-over-Year % | 55.9% | 63.8% | 38.2% | 42.7% |
The full report, Android & Apple iOS Capture a Record 92 Percent Share of Global Smartphone Shipments in Q4 2012, is published by the Strategy Analytics Wireless Smartphone Strategies (WSS) service, details of which can be found here: http://tinyurl.com/9djv7u8.
Filed under: Cellphones, Mobile, Apple, Microsoft, Nokia, Google, RIM
Via: TalkAndroid
Source: Strategy Analytics
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/29/strategy-analytics-android-70-percent-share/
Tuesday 29 January 2013
FCC filing reveals Apple TV model A1469 with slightly smaller dimensions (update: new antenna, CPU too?)
We don't generally find surprises from Apple in the daily stream of FCC documents and test reports, but a new filing published today seems to suggest that a new Apple TV model of some sort could be on the way. While the diagram pictured above doesn't suggest any major changes to the device's appearance, it does list some slightly smaller measurements: 93.78mm square compared to the 98mm of the current model. That's certainly not the biggest of differences, but the measurements in previous Apple FCC filings have been spot on. The model number, A1469, is also one that we haven't seen before, but the documents unfortunately don't offer much else in the way of details (only confirmation of the same WiFi capabilities as the current-gen Apple TV).
As MacRumors noted yesterday, a look at the download options for the latest Apple TV software update also revealed a new "AppleTV3,2" model, which it speculated could be an international version of the device -- although it of course remains to be seen if it and this model are one and the same. For now, you can get a closer look at the filing yourself at the source link.
Update: Anandtech has peeked through the filings and the source code, finding a new single antenna setup that follows the design of other iDevices, and reference to an updated A5X SoC at its heart.
Filed under: Home Entertainment, HD, Apple
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/29/apple-tv-fcc-model-a1469/
Google Giving helps bring 15,000 Raspberry Pi units to UK school children
It's not every day your class gets a visit from a tech bigwig like Eric Schmidt. Google's executive chairman paid a visit to a UK school, alongside Raspberry Pi co-founder Eben Upton. The duo were there to talk code, an appearance that coincided with the announcement that a grant from Google Giving will be bringing 15,000 Raspberry Pi Model Bs to kids in that country. The companies will be working alongside six educational partners to decide precisely whose hands those little computers will end up in. More info on the program can be found in the source link.
Filed under: Google
Source: Raspberry Pi
Source: http://www.engadget.com/2013/01/29/google-giving-raspberry-pi/
Zombie Road Trip might make you love zombie games again
Ready for yet another zombie themed game for your phone or tablet? Yeah, I'm getting a little burnt on the whole zombie kitsch myself, too. But this one's actually a good zombie themed game, and one you'll want to try.
Zombie Road Trip has a simple, yet familiar premise -- stay away from zombies that will eat you, and kill the ones that get in your path. Sounds familiar, right? Now imagine instead of running away, you're driving a dump truck that can do mid-air stunts and flips -- with a machine gun mounted on the hood. Now we're talking. Add in the upgradeable equipment, and easy controls and you have what I call a winner. Play it for ten minutes, and I think you'll agree.
Zombie Road Trip is an endless style game, where the gameplay only stops if you get eaten by the zombie horde that's trailing you. While you race for your life, you'll be faced with zombies in all shapes and sizes coming at you, just waiting for you to tap the screen and fire your weapon. You can mow them down (what good is a dump truck if you can't turn the bad guys into a bloody smear with it?), but this also slows you down. Slow players and fast zombie hordes make for a short game. While you're driving through the various terrain, you can flip and do stunts each time you get airborne. Each stunt you successfully pull off, or zombie you kill gives you coins which you can use to buy stuff to better kill zombies with. If you're impatient, you can also buy the coins via an in-app purchase.
The controls, as mentioned, are easy -- tap the bottom right to tilt clockwise, and the bottom left tilts you counter clockwise. Tapping anywhere on the screen fires your weapon. Controls that are easy to learn and master are a must for touch screen gaming and Zombie Road Trip does a great job here. This is a fun little game that you'll be able to play during those times when you only have a few minutes to kill, as well as when it's play time and you're up for a serious gaming session. It's free, runs on Gingerbread and higher, and you can grab it at the link above. Hit the break for some screenshots and the trailer video.
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Sony HDR-SR10, HDR-SR11, and HDR-SR12 HDD Camcorders
Sony has released three new HDD camcorders for the new year, the HDR-SR10, HDR-SR11, and HDR-SR12. All three camcorders record in the AVCHD codec at full 1920×1080 resolution. The Sony HDR-SR10 is the baby model of the three and has a 40GB hard drive. It features a 4 megapixel, 1/5″ CMOS sensor, 15x optical zoom, [...]
YouTube Capture for iPhone now supports 1080p uploads
See that hilarious video of your cat with its head stuck in a treat box that you posted online yesterday using the YouTube Capture iOS app? Remember how you could only push it to YouTube in lowly 720p resolution? If...
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PREVIEW: SimCity - Reticulating splines for a new generation
The power's out, the sewerage system is backed up and my city burns. Pretty much the same first hour experienced from every SimCity game then. But this year's SimCity reboot is anything but the same as what has gone before....
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Canon Vixia HF G20 First Impressions Review
Canon's updated flagship consumer camcorder promises improved low light performance, but doesn't mess with success.
Source: http://www.camcorderinfo.com/content/Canon-Vixia-G20-First-Impressions-Review.htm
Libratone embraces Android and Windows with DLNA streaming update
Libratone, maker of felt-covered wireless speakers, has abandoned its obsession with Apple, updating three of its most recent models to support Android and Windows thanks to freshly-added DLNA support. The Libratone Zipp, Live, and Lounge models will all gain DLNA�streaming capabilities, piping music from your smartphone, tablet, or Windows PC over your WiFi network. Meanwhile,
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Zebronics 2.1 and 4.1 multimedia speakers arrive in India, offer more at a lesser price
Zebronics has unleashed new 2.1 and 4.1 multimedia speakers in India. Created for music, movie and gaming enthusiasts these devices arrive with some interesting features, and a price that?s easy on the pocket. Zebronics 2.1 and 4.1 have very similar features, but while the former is more compact, it is the latter that comparatively packs [...]
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Monday 28 January 2013
Monday Brief: 7.8 Update for Lumia 900, RIM's Super Bowl Commercial, and more!
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Canon VIXIA HF20 SDHC/Flash memory HD Camcorder
The Canon VIXIA HF20 HD camcorder features the ability to record to both an internal, 32GB flash drive and removable SDHC cards. It has the ability to record in Full HD resolution at 24Mbps, the highest bitrate in the popular AVCHD format. Other major features of the Canon HF20 include a 15x zoom lens with [...]
CyanogenMod 10.1 nightlies for the Verizon and Sprint Galaxy Note 2 now available
The CyanogenMod team has just given Verizon and Sprint Galaxy Note 2 users something to be happy about -- official 10.1 nighly builds for download. Users of these devices have been patiently waiting as development went along on the latest CyanogenMod builds, and now they have their chance. Of course these nightly builds are far less stable than general releases and may have many bugs, but some users are completely willing to put up with it.
If you're willing to deal with some quirks you can see what CyanogenMod 10.1 has to offer at the source links below. If you're not so sure how or why you should get into these nightly builds, head to our forums and get a few things figured out first. And remember, backing up before flashing is a great idea!
Source: Verizon Note 2 Download; Sprint Note 2 Download
More: Galaxy Note 2 Forums
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