Archive for the ‘Gadgets’ Category
Posted on August 8, 2010, 3:35 pm, by Talha Arif.
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.
Posted on August 8, 2010, 2:30 pm, by Talha Arif.
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 [...]
Posted on August 6, 2010, 8:38 pm, by Talha Arif.
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 [...]
Posted on July 29, 2010, 7:30 am, by Talha Arif.
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 [...]
Posted on July 28, 2010, 4:31 pm, by Talha Arif.
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.
Posted on July 23, 2010, 12:29 am, by Talha Arif.
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 [...]
Posted on July 21, 2010, 2:43 am, by Talha Arif.
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 [...]
Posted on July 11, 2010, 9:25 pm, by Talha Arif.
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 [...]
Posted on July 9, 2010, 10:15 am, by Hamza Zafar.
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.
Posted on July 9, 2010, 9:12 am, by Hamza Zafar.
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.
Posted on July 8, 2010, 1:28 am, by Talha Arif.
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 [...]
Posted on June 30, 2010, 8:46 pm, by Hamza Zafar.
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 [...]
Posted on June 12, 2010, 5:19 am, by Talha Arif.
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.
Posted on June 9, 2010, 11:21 am, by Hamza Zafar.
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.
Posted on June 6, 2010, 3:25 pm, by Talha Arif.
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.
Posted on June 6, 2010, 3:08 pm, by Talha Arif.
Posted on June 5, 2010, 2:01 pm, by Talha Arif.
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 [...]
Posted on June 3, 2010, 8:13 pm, by Talha Arif.
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, [...]
Posted on June 3, 2010, 7:13 pm, by Talha Arif.
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.
Posted on May 31, 2010, 3:34 am, by Danish Haroon.
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 [...]