Archive for the ‘Gadgets’ Category

Droid X to get ‘FROYO’ update in september

Not to be outdone by the HTC EVO 4G, motorolla has decided to release the Android 2.2 ‘froyo’ update on its new Droid X in early september, while the many rumors surrounding an earlier release are quashed, citing performance and better stability issues.


Nexus One is now Android Developer Phone

For all of those mourning the discontinuation of the Google’s first foray into the world of smartphone hardware, mourn no more. The HTC designed Nexus One might not have been as popular as some other Android hardware, some from HTC itself, like the EVO 4G, or the new Droid X, but Google has now announced [...]


Blackberry Torch launches with BB OS 6 from Aug 12th

The long-rumored, and much awaited BlackBerry Torch (aka 9800) just went live on AT&T’s site offering a chance to register for pre-ordering the device (a sort of pre pre-order). This new Phone is the first Device to ship with BlackBerry OS 6 out of the box, which promises to be a much better user experience [...]


Dell Streak pricing, Aero Launch date also leaked

Dell’s five-inch “entertainment, social connection and navigation device” might be more portable than the iPad, but it may not cost a whole lot less—provided you don’t want to get roped into a contract, at least. Engadget found out from a Dell blog post that the Streak will sell for $549 on its own and $299 [...]


Apple introduces new Magic Trackpad and Cinema display

At long last, the rumored, and much-awaited Magic Trackpad has been released by Apple to enable MacBook-like Multi-Touch functionality to its desktop line. The launch was a quiet launch, as far as Apple goes, just a simple update in its website, along with a refreshed Mac Pro and iMac line.


Dell Streak available now for pre-order

Following the launch of a host of phones this summer, not least the iPhone 4 and motorolla droid x,Dell’s Streak device can’t be much further off now. A product page has apeared on Dell’s website, which quotes a “late July” purchase availability date. Users can “sign up for pre-sale,” too—I guess that counts as a [...]


Lenovo tablet on Android to be released in China

Add Lenovo’s name to the growing list of manufacturers prepping slate devices based on Google’s Android OS.A few weeks ago, Lenovo Chairman Liu Chuanzhi told the Financial Times, “We are lucky that Steve Jobs has such a bad temper and doesn’t care about China.” Chuanzhi added, “If Apple were to spend the same effort on [...]


Google TV explained

The areas of overlap between Google and Apple have just grown a little bit larger. Earlier today, the search giant announced Google TV, a platform intended to bring “everything you love about the web to your television.” Eat your heart out, Apple TV!(here is Steve job’s response to this initiative by Google) Or as Google [...]


Apple TV to Feature 99 Cents TV Show Rentals

Rumor has it that the NewTeeVee today is bringing the 99 cent TV shows rental on the new Apple TV powered by iOS 4. The new Apple TV that is expected to hit the market with a price tag of $99 would offer TV shows for just 99 cents.


Next Generation iPod Touch to Offer FaceTime, 5MP Camera and More

Fresh rumors from a UK retailers are suggesting that Apple might soon come up with the next generation of iPod touch, which would be dubbed as iPod touch 4G this year.


White PS3 Slim with 160GB/320GB HDD to be announced in Japan July 29th

Remember those FCC-bound CECH-2501 models playstation 3 models we predicted would be introduced at E3.It seems we were wrong about that(mea culpa on that) Sony just announced a “classic white” PS3 Slim (as opposed to the “ceramic white” original) for Japan, model CECH-2500, coming July 29th with 160GB HDD. For 34,980 yen (about $400 translated [...]


Download Hulu Plus Live App for iPhone, iPad

Hulu has rolled out their premium service app for iPhone and iPad, which would enable the viewer to watch their favorite shows online directly on the device of their choice. The app would not provide the free service that is currently available on web. For the cost of only 10 bucks a month, you would [...]


New PS3 leaked specs from FCC, to be launched at E3

The rumors about an update of the Sony PS 3 console seem to be true, with the FCC testlabs putting a new console version through its paces. With the E3 (electronics, entertainment expo) opening on 15th June, it would be reasonable to assume that is where the new variation of the PS3 will be launched.


Comparison of iPhone 4, Nexus One, Evo 4G and Droid Incredible

iPhone 4, which was just released in the WWDC 2010 conference along with iOS4 is currently the center of attraction for all mobile application developers. They consider this move from Apple as remarkable, and think that this release is enough to rule their already-captured dominance in the market.


ASUS 12” Tablet unveiled at Computex

Without a doubt one of the most aniticipated launches of Computex this year was the launch of two Tablets by ASUS, which it hopes will be a sound response to the Apple iPad.


Nehalem Intel CULV Processors on 32 nm show up at COMPUTEX


ASUS unveils a 10” Eee Pad

ASUS unveiled a 10″ Eee Pad at computex, a device that will go head to head with the Apple iPad. Although right now the device is still very much in the prototype stage, so web browsing doesn’t work, and hands-on time with the device was off the table as well. Still, the operating system and [...]


DoubleTwist, coming soon to an Android near you

The popular application, DoubleTwist, dubbed ‘iTunes for Android’, is nearing release. It offers the ability to sync your media with dozens of Android devices. The company has recently released a free native Android version, available on the Android Market for free, which offers users a slick media player, which can handle both video and audio, [...]


Verizon to join Apple Party?

Industry insiders suggest that Verizon wireless, the second largest carrier in the US, has begun testing the iPad with a view to support the device on its CDMA and later its 4G service.


What’s special in Motorola Droid 2 a.k.a ‘Shadow’?

Numerous rumors had been heard regarding the release of the Motorola’s new Android enabled device, conceived as the Motorola Droid ‘Shadow’. Subsequently, these rumors were later confirmed by the Co CEO of Motorola, Sanjay Jha, as per who, Motorola plans to launch two different OS configured smart phones in summer this year, one of which [...]