Latest Gadgets, Tablets and Smartphones
Some pictures (renders) of the new Palm webOS based tablets have leaked. What we understand is that HP will soon announce the Topaz and Opal tablets.
The Opal will measure 180 x 144 x 13mm and have a 1024 x 768 resolution display that will use TFT LCD screen technology. The Topaz will be a larger model that measures 241 x 190 x 13mm which will be a similar size to the Apple iPad. [Read more…]
As well as finding out that the new multitasking gestures in iOS 4.3 will not be made available in the public release, we also find out that camera icons have been included in the new iOS 4.3 beta 2 update.
Three new icons have been added to beta 2 which are FaceTime, Camera and PhotoBooth. The screenshot seen above is called homeScreenOverlayFaceTime~ipad.png and is a screenshot of the home screen used when selecting a new wallpaper on the device. [Read more…]
With the release of iOS 4.3 Beta 2 yesterday, Apple also announced that the multitouch gestures introduced in the beta versions will not make it to the public release.
This feature will not be enabled in iOS 4.3 for customers, but we are providing this preview to gather input on how these gestures work with your apps.
The MegaReader App for iPhone has just received an update that allows users to switch on the rear camera while reading an eBook. What that does is allows users to see what’s going on in front of them allowing them to read and walk at the same time.
The camera feed is designed to make the phone transparent and thus, better for readers whilst on the move. The safety of it can be questioned mind you although the company behind it have made quite an entertaining promo video showing off what you can do with it… along with a huge disclaimer. [Read more…]
Microsoft has launched OneNote for the iPhone. The new app was approved and added to the App Store yesterday and for a limited amount of time, it will be free for users to download.
Microsoft hasn’t said how long the app will be free for, so it’s best you grab it while you can. The downside at the moment is that only US iTunes users are able to download the app. Other markets simply cannot download the app unless setting up an iTunes account with a US based address. [Read more…]
What we see here is a bunch of Notion Ink Adam tablets being prepared to ship today.
The FCC and CE recently approved the new tablet computer which now means Notion Ink can start shipping.
For those who were told their shipments would be in February, Notion Ink is changing this so that now all shipments show as being in January. [Read more…]
Three has just listed the Samsung Galaxy Tab on its coming soon page.
No information has been provided yet about the costs, monthly costs and what the release date is, but we suspect it will be made available within the next few weeks. [Read more…]
Apple held an earnings call yesterday that indicated that a healthy 366,666 iOS devices are now activated per day.
The 366K includes iPhone, iPad, iPod touch as well as the new Apple TV that also runs iOS for the operating system. [Read more…]
Beginning January 30th this year, Sprint will introduce a $10 fee for users of 3G data plans. This fee will apply to new customers only although this might effect customers who come to renew their contract after the said date.
The $10 fee is a monthly charge and is another way to charge users more for data. As we reported earlier today, 10 percent of users are responsible for 90% of the data usage. Rather than going for the 10 percent, which we guess they can’t do if they offered the terms of the contract, Sprint seems to be spreading the charge amongst all 100% of 3G data users. [Read more…]
RIM is getting ready to launch the PlayBook in the next few months. The new tablet has left some positive thoughts around the Internet although one problem with it is that it’s a companion device to a BlackBerry Smartphone. To access some of the functions of the tablet, it will need to be tethered rather than working as a standalone tablet.
We now hear that RIM is changing this a little over time. In terms of PIM functions, these will eventually be standalone rather than having to rely on the BlackBerry tether. Unfortunately, Biden from RIM didn’t go in to details about corporate email which at the moment, will rely on the tethered connection to function. [Read more…]
Researchers have found that 10 percent of data users are responsible for 90 percent of data used on mobile networks.
The information also suggests that in 2011, 60 percent of data usage will be video. With this information in mind, Bytemobile suggests that in 2011 operators will use smart capacity on networks so that data can be kept under control. The smart capacity solutions use a number of functions which include caching, filtering, policy enforcement as well as capacity control, all of which are designed to give users a decent service although high end users might see problems with data running slower. [Read more…]
Reports are coming in about users of the new Nintendo 3DS feeling a little sick after using the new handheld 3D games console for just a few minutes.
The Nintendo 3DS uses a screen technology that can show 3D images without the user having to wear special glasses.
Nintendo recommend that those using the console are over 6 years old and that 3D time be limited. [Read more…]
