Latest Gadgets, Tablets and Smartphones
The TESO LPad is an iPad clone that looks to be quite accurate in terms of looks.
Inside it runs an Intel Atom N455 processor running at 1.66GHz and has 2GB of DDR3 memory. Three models are available which include an 8GB, 16GB or 32GB SSD to choose from.
The screen measures 10.1 inches and has a resolution of 1024 x 768 pixels. The LPad runs Windows 7. [Read more…]
ASUS is launching a new range of notebooks called the ASUS B Series. The B Series will launch with two models called the B43 and the B53. The B43 is a 14 inch device while the B53 is a 15 inch device.
* Intel Core i5-520M or i7-620M
* Both 14 and 15 inch screens are 1366—768 resolution
* ATI Mobility Radeon 5470 GPU or Intel GMA HD
* 320GB in 5400 or 7200 RPM speeds
* ‘Spill Proof Keyboard
* Fingerprint reader [Read more…]
The police in South Korea have raided offices of Google this morning. The raid was related to the Google Streetview WiFi problems that have been highlighted over the last few months although in other countries, those problems are generally resolved.
Earlier this morning, Google’s Seoul HQ was subjected to a raid and search operation by the cyber crime unit of the Korean National Police Agency, due to suspicions that it may have collected and stored data from WiFi networks without authorization. So it’s the same old complaint the rest of the world’s been dealing with, only the zeal of the methodology seems to have been turned up to 11.
Microsoft [MSFT] seems to be passing out invites for Xbox Live users to join a Kinect Beta program. The beta program appears to be quite small in that it is only being passed out to a few users.
The invitations were sent out via Microsoft Connect that is normally used to gather information in the form of feedback about various products and services.
No real details are provided in the invitation (as seen below) other than something is happening. [Read more…]
Verizon [VZ] has announced the Motorola DROID 2 along with a release date and pricing. The pre-sale of the DROID 2 will start tomorrow on August 11 with shipping of the smartphone starting August 12.
Price wise, the DROID 2 will cost $199.99 as expected along with a two year contract agreement that you’ll need to sign.
OS wise, it comes with Android 2.2 pre-installed. Android 2.2 is the latest OS from Google [GOOG] and just in the last month has started rolling out to various smartphones. Thanks to Android 2.2, the DROID 2 is able to run Adobe Flash 10.1 which is available to download on all 2.2 based devices.
“When we announced DROID X last month, we reaffirmed our commitment to continue to bring unique Android experiences to the Verizon Wireless network,” said Jeffrey Dietel, vice president wireless device, marketing and development for Verizon Wireless. “The DROID by Motorola was our first Android device, so it is important for us to include the successor to that phone in our portfolio. DROID 2 is not only a continuation of our commitment to Android but offers customers the features and form-factor they crave on the Verizon Wireless network.”
Vodafone in the UK is now offering the iPhone 4 on PAYG (pay as you go). The 32GB iPhone 4 costs £570 while the 16GB costs £480. When purchasing a PAYG iPhone 4 from Vodafone, the phone arrives locked on to the network which is why they are slightly cheaper than buying unlocked from Apple [AAPL] direct.
To try tempt you in to purchasing the iPhone 4 slightly cheaper, Vodafone is giving away a years worth of data which will see users who buy the PAYG iPhone 4 before November getting 250MB/month of free data along with 1GB of free WiFi.
Although this saving sounds very minor, Vodafone is hoping to convince users to switch quickly, as buying the iPhone 4 by November 2010 on this PAYG device will land you with 12 months of free data. This gives users 250MB a month of 3G data and 1GB a month of Wi-Fi from BT Openzone. Vodafone’s PAYG rates are 20p per minute for calls and 10p texts (although presumably you can still use their freedom packs).
The Apple iPad only allows videos to play natively that have been processed through iTunes. If you copy other video formats to the iPad, they are not recognised.
This new app is called CineXPlayer and it allows you to play a number of formats on your iPad. To get it working you use iTunes File Sharing where you can easily drop files in to a folder to be copied on to the iPad. Once copied over, the videos (in most formats) can successfully play. [Read more…]
The BlackBerry 9300 Curve 3G was made official yesterday by RIM. A few of the details were provided although no information of who was providing the smartphone was given.
T-Mobile has announced that they will be offering the BlackBerry 9300 Curve 3G in the US when it launches. Unfortunately no release dates of prices have been provided just yet.
T-Mobile is the only network at the moment who has announced they will be offering the phone, but we expect to hear from AT&T [T] shortly as it should be on that network also. [Read more…]
Tawkon is an app that can be used to measure radiation on a cell phone. When gripping a mobile phone with a so called “death grip”, the amount of power needed by the call increases to keep the signal active. In turn, radiation levels rise.
A video has been posted by Tawkon that shows three popular smartphones being tested with a death grip see if they each suffer with death grip problems.
The death grip is normally associated with signal loss. This test shows the radiation increase which is caused because of the signal dropping. [Read more…]
BGR managed to get it’s hands on a roadmap for Verizon [VZ] that shows new device launches for this year and in to next year. As well as going in to 2011, the roadmap also makes mention of a few 2012 plans for the company.
New items include Android 3.0 tablets, LTE MiFi units as well as video conferencing to name a few things.
Before heading over to BGR, a few of the more interesting items I could find include a new Motorola Droid called the Motorola DROID Pro. This device will run a faster 1.3GHz CPU and have a 4 inch screen along with global roaming capabilities. [Read more…]
The white iPhone 4 has been delayed a number of times since June 24. Last we heard was that it would be released “this year” with no specific time scale of when this year it would arrive.
It seems like one though has been smuggled out of the factory looking at some pictures found over at MIC Gadget. Before we get too carried away here though, it’s important to remember that some companies offer white iPhone 4 conversion kits although there have still been a few official white iPhone 4’s spotted here and there. [Read more…]
AT&T [T] has announced that the Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 will be landing on AT&T as of August 15.
When launched, the Xperia X10 will cost $149.99 which includes a two-year service agreement on the minimum smartphone dataplan.
Technical spec wise, it has a 4 inch screen along with a 1GHz Snapdragon processor. GPS is built in along with an 8.1 megapixel camera with smile and face detection. An LED flash can be found on the back also. [Read more…]
