Archives for August 2010

Google Earth 1.1 Update for Android Brings the Ocean

Google [GOOG] has launched Google Earth 1.1 for Android smartphones. New features of this version include the ability to explorer the ocean.

The latest version of Google Earth for Android also introduces the ‘Explore the Ocean layer, which features hundreds of photos and videos from more than 100 contributors who are excited to share their stories of sea. Plan your next vacation during your daily commute by clicking on any of the little blue icons. The gold highlighted icons represent content from the Mission Blue Hope Spot initiative.

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Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000 Seen Running Android 2.2

Yesterday, we came across a video of the Samsung Galaxy Tab being used on a train in Australia. The tablet seen in Sydney was the seven inch version of the yet to be announced tablet device.

More pictures have been revealed of the Samsung Galaxy Tab P1000. We believe this to be a separate model due to different language seen on the screen. The device is said to have a 1024 x 600 resolution screen along with a 3.2 megapixel camera. The case is made of a lightweight plastic. [Read more…]

iPhone 3G iOS 4 Slow Speed Fix Incoming Soon

Steve Jobs has replied to an email about the iPhone 3G running slow when installing iOS 4.X.

A number of users have reported issues that cause the iPhone 3G to slow right down making it quite unresponsive to use. With there being no official way back to iOS 3.X when the iOS 4.X update is done, it’s left a number of people unhappy with Apple [AAPL].

One user sent in an email to Steve Jobs saying…

I’ve waited patiently through 4.0.1 and 4.0.2, looking for a fix that will make my phone work again. I’ve read the forums that advise me to jailbreak my phone or use some other method so I can downgrade back to a version of iPhone 3, however I’m not prepared to use a method that is not supported by Apple.

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Samsung Galaxy Tablet Spotted in Australia

Earlier today, Electronista managed to capture someone using a Samsung Galaxy Tablet over in Sydney, Australia.

The device was seen being used by an anonymous telco worker at a train station. The tablet being used appeared to have a 7 inch screen. 3G connectivity can be found in this particular tablet.

Looking at the screen, Electronista believe this particular tablet is running a 1GHz ARM processor. This particular CPU is also found in the Samsung Galaxy S smartphone. [Read more…]

Verizon ZTE Salute Lands

Verizon [VZ] is launching a new phone on to it’s network called the Salute. The Salute is a ZTE handset that is a basic feature phone that comes at a low price.

Technical specs show that it has a 2.4 inch screen and a 1.3 megapixel camera. The handset can go online although we are not sure if the browser works well or not. [Read more…]

LG E900 Windows Phone 7 Smartphone Spotted

We’ve seen a number of Windows Phone 7 devices over the last few weeks. Generally they run a basic Windows Phone 7 OS although one of the latest was seen slightly branded with an AT&T logo on a screen tile.

The latest to be captured by Mr BlurryCam is the LG E900. The LG E900 is similar to the LG C900 although this version lacks a slide out QWERTY keyboard.

It is expected that the LG E900 will be launched in Europe when the Windows Phone 7 launch day happens. [Read more…]

Archos 32 Android PMP Spotted

Amazon has uploaded a pre-order page for the Archos 32 Android PMP. Details of the device are also included which reveal the device has a 3.2 inch screen with a 400×240 resolution.

Other features include WiFi, 8GB of onboard storage as well as a web-browser and multi-touch support. A camera is also included allowing photos to be captured whilst on the move.

As for codec support, it covers quite a large variety of audio which includes MP3, WMA, WAV, AAC, OGG, and FLAC. [Read more…]

HTC Desire Android 2.2 Update for Vodafone Users Landing Today

Late last week we heard from Vodafone that the HTC Desire Android 2.2 update would be pushed out starting August 23. Well, today is August 23 which means that all Vodafone UK HTC Desire users should start getting a notification that a new OTA update is available.

One thing to note is that not all devices will be updated today as Android 2.2 will be rolled out over the next 10 days or so to users. [Read more…]

Canon Selphy CP800 Compact Photo Printer Announced

Canon has announced the Cannon SELPHY CP800 Compact Photo Printer.

The printer has been designed specifically to print photos. The device has a built in tilting LCD screen and allows users to print whilst on the move.

‘With new features and a quick, easy-to-use interface, this new SELPHY is the perfect addition for anyone interested in creating keepsake photos from special events.

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AudioQuest K2 Terminated Speaker Cable – Very Expensive at Amazon

We could have marked this item as a “deal of the day”, but when a cable costs $6,800 after a discount, it’s not something that the average person would rush out and buy.

The original full price was $8,450 and the drop to $6,800 means that a 20% discount of $1,650 has been applied. Bargain!

Reasons for buying a cable of this price can be found in the quote below… [Read more…]

Sony Reader Touch Edition Discontinued

Recently, some details of a new Sony Reader were found online which indicated a couple of new models would be incoming.

The Digital Reader is reporting today that the Sony PRS600 has now been discontinued which indicates the previously mentioned PRS-650 model could be incoming soon.

The discontinued status normally appears on a third party website when a retailer tries to order a new batch of that model to sell and is told there are none available. [Read more…]

Toshiba SmartPad Tablet Leaked

Some leaked shots of the Toshiba SmartPad tablet have been leaked online. The images show what is believed to be a new tablet being launched by Toshiba in the next few months.

The images were found by NotebookItalia and are similar in looks to what was briefly seen in July of this year. The name of SmartPad is believed to be the official name of the new Toshiba Tablet.

It isn’t clear when Toshiba will unveil the new tablet although we could see it at IFA in a few weeks time. [Read more…]