Latest Gadgets, Tablets and Smartphones
The image above (and larger below) shows a new tablet device called the LG Pad. The LG Pad has an 8.9 inch screen and from what we understand, it will run the next generation of Android operating systems (perhaps the next-next gen as in Honeycomb).
A senior official at LG clarified that Honeycomb would be installed on the tablet device and that the OS has been described as a tablet PC version. [Read more…]
Brought to us by FilmFlex on behalf of Channel 4’s Film 4, Film4oD’s service now provides a movie back catalogue greater than that of iTunes, LOVEFiLM and Blinkbox with 500 films already available for immediate streaming and all of this is now available at the touch of a button via the Film4oD website. [Read more…]
For a long time now, Xbox gamers have long been wishing that they would no longer have to pay anything for Xbox LIVE subscription services. PC and PS3 gamers alike have gloated at the fact they don’t have to pay for online services. Now though, along with the dashboard’s new look, Xbox LIVE will now cost gamers a little more cash to play around with Microsoft’s additional services. [Read more…]
Jkkmobile decided it was time to tear down the Samsung Galaxy Tab.
The insides took a while to get to as the plastic frames took a bit of effort to remove from the main body of the device. [Read more…]
The FCC website often has details of new products tucked inside. This time around a new Windows 7 tablet was spotted. The new tablet is the LG H1000B that has wireless 802.11b/g/n included as well as Bluetooth.
The tablet pictured below was found when doing a twitpic search for the product name (H1000B) which might be the tablet we are talking about here. [Read more…]
The oStylus capacitive pen for iPad is now available for order.
What the pen does is allows you to draw on capacitive touchscreens such as that of the iPad. This particular model uses an O shape for the nib that allows you to see exactly where you are making contact with the screen of the iPad. [Read more…]
For those who are interested, Apple [AAPL] has launched a new commercial called ‘iPad is Electric’. It goes through the usual demonstration of apps and lets you know all the things it can do. Although not exciting news, we thought we’d post anyway for those who care.
Advert is embedded after the break… [Read more…]
Starting tomorrow, November 3, T-Mobile in the US will be offering the T-Mobile Comet. The Comet is an Android based mobile phone that falls in to the entry-level category.
Price wise, it will cost just $9.99 (after a $50 rebate) and will be available on contracts starting at just £10/month for 200MB of data. [Read more…]
Sophos has launched a free Anti-Malware tool for those running a Mac. The Mac is a more-or-less virus proof machine although there is always some element of risk from infections (including Malware).
The tool is being made available today and according to the press release, Sophos expects the Mac to be more prone to virus’ as the OS continues to gain popularity. [Read more…]
HP has confirmed that the Palm Pre 2 will be sold direct from HP as well as through carriers. Doing it this way allows those who just want the handset to be able to buy it without having to get it from a carrier and potentially have it locked or having you sign up for an agreement.
The version sold direct by HP will be unlocked and will allow you to connect it to the network of your choice. [Read more…]
Google [GOOG] has released the next batch of figures for the distribution of the Android operating system. The charts are created to let developers know what fragmentation exists between the popular versions.
As expected, Android 2.2 continues to climb as more devices launch with it installed and with more carriers pushing 2.2 OTA updates out.
Android 2.1 is still in the lead with a 40.8% share. Android 2.2 is catching up though with a 36.2% share in installations. As for 1.5 and 1.6, they still account for almost a quarter of Android devices on the market. [Read more…]
If you are looking to purchase a Mac Mini out of the US, then today is a good day as Apple [AAPL] has quietly dropped the price tag in various countries.
Over in the UK we see a £50 drop in price while in Europe, the price drop is 100.
For those still in the US, the price tag has been kept just the same at $699. [Read more…]
