With the lack of official information coming from Redmond, exact sales numbers for Windows Phone 7 are anyone's guess. According to U.K. retailer MobilesPlease, WP7 sales figures have been disappointing.
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Android Gingerbread and Honeycomb Out on Nexus One
Google maintains a high level of secrecy with its products and services, rolling them out to key employees first before entering a small public beta.Someone has surreptitiously sent out images of a next generation phone running next generation software. Not alone have pictures of the new Android operating system 2.3 aka Gingerbread been released by the anonymous snapper, but it is seen running on a Samsung-built Google Nexus S.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
F1 2010 Review
The racing genre is a binary affair as well, with arcade and simulation variants. What you basically have are two elementary gameplay mechanics employing diametrically opposite approaches. One favoring the instant gratification of arcade games, while the other rewarding the mastery of the infinitely complex simulation model.
Mafia Boy's Next target Cloud Computing
Michael Calce, the reformed hacker from Montreal who will forever be known as Mafiaboy, told a group of IT professionals Tuesday that he has serious concerns about the inherent vulnerabilities in the latest evolution of information technology: cloud computing.
JailBreak For iOS 4.2.1 for iPhone,iPod touch out
Apple shipped its long-awaited iOS 4.2.1 update for the iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch, which was the first major upgrade for the iPad since its launch earlier this year. Finally, iPad users have access to features like multitasking, app folders, threaded messaging and a Unified Inbox, thanks to this update.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Nokia X7-00 Images, Details leaked
Micromax Andro A60
Micromax Andro A60 is a full touch-screen smartphone that will feature 2.8-inch touch screen. Sporting a 600MHz CPU this Android smartphone will be available in India starting next month for a price of less than Rs. 8000.
Apple Mac OS malware History
There's been a lot of discussion in the media recently about the threat that malware poses on the Mac OS X platform. From the early 1980s, right up until the present day, here are some of the highlights in the history of Apple Mac malware.
Microsoft asks Windows Phone 7 Users Not to JailBreak
Microsoft today issued a relatively soft notice on the consequences of using jailbreak or unlock tools similar to ChevronWP7. It said it "anticipated" that people would try hacks and gave the expected warning of the consequences. A bad hack could 'brick' the device or make some features unusable, WinRumors was told in a statement.
Nexus S Running Android 2.3 a.k.a Gingerbread [Pictures]
Wednesday, November 24, 2010
Apple's iOS 4.3 to Launch in December
The release of iOS 4.2.1 now complete, Apple is reportedly focusing on launching iOS 4.3 by mid-December. It will bring not only bug fixes, but could be the update that brings app subscriptions and Rupert Murdoch’s iPad-only publication to millions of iOS devices.
Kinect for Xbox Hits India for Rs. 9,990
Kinect for Xbox 360 that brings controller-free gaming to the living room got an enthralling response of over 1 million units sold in the first ten days. Today, Microsoft India has introduced Kinect for Xbox 360 for the Indian audience. Microsoft will offer Kinect in two editions - Standalone bundle and All-in-one bundle.
Android becomes Asia’s most popular mobile OS
Google’s Android mobile operating system is growing like a weed, the OS is already the most popular in the US and has overtaken Symbian as the most popular smartphone software in eastern Asia, according to research company GfK.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Apple's iOS 4.2 Available Today for iPad, iPhone & iPod touch
Apple today announced that iOS 4.2, the latest version of the world's most advanced mobile operating system, is available today for download for iPad™, iPhone® and iPod touch®. iOS 4.2 brings over 100 new features from iOS 4.0, 4.1 and 4.2 to iPad including Multitasking, Folders, Unified Inbox, Game Center, AirPlay® and AirPrint.
Saturday, November 20, 2010
Ubuntu On A Samsung Galaxy Tab
Geeks like to mod. We all know this to be true. We dual boot and change things to make them our own, warranty be damned. If you are the modding sort of geek staring at a shiny new Galaxy Tab wondering what to do, here you go.
Call of Duty: Black Ops Breaks In $650M in Five Days
The "Call of Duty: Black Ops" craze continues. Activision on Thursday reported that the game has set an all-new five-day worldwide sales record of more than $650 million, up from the $550 million its predecessor – "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2" – earned during the same time period.
Apple iPad 2 Due to launch in April 2011
Wednesday, November 17, 2010
Vertical Files Patent suit against Android
Android faces a new threat with a lawsuit that Vertical Computer Systems filed Monday against Samsung and LG.
Tuesday, November 16, 2010
Demand For Android skills increase by 710%
According to a recent report from global hiring marketplace oDesk, demand for developers with Android skills is up 710% in October 2010 versus October 2009. The increased demand is not surprising, given the mobile operating system's rapid climb over the past 12+ months, now reaching its new status as the number one mobile OS in the United States and number two worldwide, as of Q3 2010.
Samsung shares Galaxy Tab's open source code
Samsung's Galaxy Tab has only been out a few days in the United States, but already the benefits of its open source roots are becoming evident. Specifically, Samsung has released the open source portions of the software code used to run the device, opening up the doors to a potentially exciting array of third-party modifications and enhancements.
Samsung Focus hack enables Windows Phone 7 tethering
The folks at Mobility Digest and Samsung HDBlog.it figured out how to unlock USB tethering through Windows Phone 7 on Samsung's Focus.
Dell’s Hybrid Tablet on November 23
LG's 4-inch Android phone with dual-core Tegra 2 in early 2011
Chrome OS is for keyboards, Android is for touch Says Eric Schmidt
Talking at the Web 2.0 summit in San Francisco, Google’s CEO, Eric Schmidt has attempted to settle the confusion between Google’s two operating systems by reaffirming that the upcoming Chrome OS is being developed for devices with physical keyboards where the incumbent Android OS is for touch devices.
LG Optimus One Is Fastest Selling Mobile Handset In the Company
LG’s Android-powered Optimus One is selling briskly and has hit the 1 million milestone just 40 days after the handset’s launch. The Optimus One has a nice mix of features and low pricing that makes it attractive to consumers looking to move into a smartphone. The Optimus One is the fastest selling handsets in the company’s history and may become the first LG handset to cross the 10-million sold mark.
1 Million Microsoft Kinect Units Sold in 10 Days
China Hijacked 15% of US Internet Traffic
For 18 minutes in April, China’s state-controlled telecommunications company hijacked 15 percent of the world’s Internet traffic, including data from U.S. military, civilian organizations and those of other U.S. allies.
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Lenovo's LePad Tablet headed to US in 2011
India In Technology Growing at Good Pace
The Indian technology industry got its start running call centers and doing low-level IT work for western firms. Then, in the 2000s, it started taking on higher-level IT tasks, offering management consulting services, and performing sophisticated R&D. Now there is another transition happening, one far more significant: a transition to development of innovative technology products.
Google's gingerbread Androids are fully baked
Google Mobile just unleashed a tweet that is sure to rile up the masses craving another sweet Android treat. The tweet read “Our cafes are baking up something sweet” and included a link to the picture above. Those Android-shaped gingerbread cookies look delicious and handsome with their little green bow ties, but it only makes us hungrier than ever for the next Android update. If this little tease is any indication, it could be coming as soon as we are all hoping.
The latest rumors are pegging Android 2.3 for a debut early next week alongside the Nexus S (which is evidenced as getting an in-store Best Buy display on the 14th, though contradicting rumors state the phone has been delayed for a hardware overhaul and Best Buy’s info is outdated). Just give me a big glass of milk, cause I have some cookies to eat.
@GoogleMobile
Google Mobile
Our cafes are baking something sweet http://twitpic.com/3682u2
November 12, 2010 11:56 am via webRetweetApple's iPad With iOS 4 Revelead
The next evolution of Apple's iOS and discovers how multitasking and new app management tools unlock iPad's potential.
Saturday, November 13, 2010
Features to Expect on Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Android's version 2.3 or Gingerbread was supposed to come out of the cookie jar yesterday (November 11) but there's no official word on it till now. However, there have been a couple of confirmed new features, like improved copy-paste and social networking features as well as support for Google's new WebM video format.
Hotmail and Yahoo are still larger than Gmail
Hotmail is still twice as large as Gmail and Yahoo beats hotmail by 15% and Gmail with an huge 30% in the US according to Compete.
Take a look at the following chart for context:
Take a look at the following chart for context:
Android on iPad and iPhone 4 by OpeniBoot Soon
Just days after releasing Bootlace, a tool that allowed iPhone 3G, 2G and 1st gen users to install Android on their handsets with just a few button presses, the team behind OpeniBoot has uploaded a few teaser photos to Twitter showing that iPad and iPhone 4 integration might not be that far off.
Samsung Galaxy S Android 2.2 Update Out
Samsung has begun the UK roll out of Android 2.2 for Samsung Galaxy S handsets with some device owners able to download the updated firmware immediately.
Google Plans to be Safe With Nexus S
Friday, November 12, 2010
Samsung Flagship phone with Gingerbread coming in early 2011
Samsung Nexus S
Monday, November 8, 2010
Friday, November 5, 2010
Android phones outsell iPhone 2-to-1, says NPD Group
Android-powered smartphones outsold iPhones in the U.S. by almost 2-to-1 in the third quarter, a research firm said today.
Analysts explained the Android boom by pointing out the plethora of manufacturers that equip their smartphones with Google's mobile operating system, and highlighting their availability on all the major U.S. carriers.
Analysts explained the Android boom by pointing out the plethora of manufacturers that equip their smartphones with Google's mobile operating system, and highlighting their availability on all the major U.S. carriers.
Thursday, November 4, 2010
LG Pad with Android Honeycomb due in 2011
Following the footsteps of Apple and Samsung, LG is pretty close to launch the much rumored LG Optimus Pad. Korean MK News site reported that a senior official from LG stated the arrival of LG Pad will take place next year after Google unveils (Android) Honeycomb.
Leaked : BlackBerry OS 6.0 Update for Bold 9700
BlackBerry handset owners have been eagerly waiting for RIM to release BlackBerry OS 6.0 officially worldwide. Until that happens, BBLeaks folks have leaked BlackBerry OS 6.0.0.344 version for Bold 9700 handset to try out.
Wednesday, November 3, 2010
Android Developers Get New Changelog Feature
Google is seemingly attempting to make changelogs for apps available through the Android Market more consistent, adding a new section for developers to detail the recently added functionality when they submit updated versions of apps. Convertor Pro developer Sterling Udell flagged up the change to us, basically a new text box on the developer site.
High-Risk Programming Defects Found in Android Kernel
Numerous programming flaws in the Android kernel include 88 high-risk defects that could leave users' sensitive information exposed, analysis firm Coverity announced today.
Google invites hackers to break in to Google Applications
Google expanded its bug bounty program, which the company has used to secure its Google Chrome browser, giving permission to researchers to poke into applications hosted on Google.com, YouTube.com, Blogger.com, and Orkut.com. The invitation is an important acknowledgement that hackers and third-party security researchers are a valuable resource.
iPhone Versus Android : Numbers Game
Android smartphone market share trails iPhone market share by a scant 9 percentage points in a recent study.
Samsung Galaxy Tab To Get Gingerbread And Honeycomb
Android's Multimedia Muscle
Android takes the opposite approach: Managing your media is up to you. Aside from the occasional carrier-provided utility--which, let's be honest, usually isn't that good--no standard iTunes equivalent for Android phones exists.
Tuesday, November 2, 2010
Apple Releases iOS 4.2 GM Seed
Apple just posted iOS 4.2 Gold Master build in the iOS Developer Center. You can go download the GM seed now,Build number is 8C134. It’s a 549MB download for iPad and, it’s also available for iPhone 4, 3GS and 3G and iPod Touch 2nd, 3rd, and 4th gen.
Gucci and Oakley Launch 3D Glasses
Seems like everybody wants to jump on the 3D bandwagon these days. Whoever has seen a 3D movie is used to those cheap plasticky ones that make you look like you're heading for snorkeling every time you wear them.
redsn0w 0.9.6 Beta 2 Released
Apple iOS hacking enthusiast - iPhone Dev Team has released new redsn0w 0.9.6 beta 2 for jailbreaking the iPhone, iPod touch and iPad devices. This new redsn0w tool works for most iOS 4.2 betas seeded to developers in a partial mode i.e. not all components are supported. As of now, iPhone 4, iPhone 3GS, iPod touch (second, third and fourth generation) and iPad - all these devices can be jailbroken with new redsn0w tool.
Google's New API Console
Coming straight from the fine people at Google Code, the API console is the fruit of a yearlong effort to better organize Google’s APIs.
SCVNGR Launches Internationally, With Help From Google’s Places API
Code for America Chooses 20 Developers
Code for America, the refreshingly ambitious app project that brings city-changing technology to a handful of lucky communities, has just named 20 top developers to be fellows in the program this year.
Throughout 2011, these developers will convene in San Francisco to build apps for communities in need.
During February 2011, the fellows will be sent to their assigned cities to work with city officials.
Throughout 2011, these developers will convene in San Francisco to build apps for communities in need.
During February 2011, the fellows will be sent to their assigned cities to work with city officials.
India Decides Not to Ban RIM
India’s Ministry of Home Affairs confirmed in an announcement that discussions with BlackBerry maker RIM have led to an interim agreement.
Google Nexus Two Road Ahead
Rumors of a follow-up handset to Google’s Nexus One phone are filtering through the web, with Nov. 8 the reported date for a formal announcement. The date coincides with a previously planned Samsung press event, and that’s no coincidence, says Taylor Wimberly of the AndroidAndMe website.
Gamestring :Share your PC games from the cloud
Monday, November 1, 2010
Official WordPress App Now available on Nokia
World's Smallest Gaming Console
A hardware hacker going by Rossum posted descriptions and photos of the RBox, which is currently the World's smallest gaming console. The itty bitty analog joystick on the top is powered by a lithium cell battery as is the mainboard on bottom, and the whole assembly is about the size of a Quarter.
Google Wave Creator Quits,Joins Facebook
In an interview with the Sydney Morning Herald, Rasmussen uses some pretty compelling words to describe how he feels about Google, Facebook and the move in general. Explaining that he was wooed by none other than Mark Zuckerberg himself, Rasmussen said this about Facebook:
Twitter To Achieve 200 Million Users by Year's End
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