Dell Streak Android 2.1 Demo Surfaces

Dell has demoed the Dell Streak running Android 2.1. The version of 2.1 has a number of Dell additions to the UI that are currently available in the current Streak Android OS.

However, Kevin Andrew who demoed the device did mention that Android 2.2 will be launched later this year. It isn’t clear if Dell will release Android 2.1 at all for the Streak, but it’s good to see they are at least working on something for the tablet.

The downside here is that there has been no time-line released. We are hoping for sooner rather than later though as will others who own the device. [Read more…]

Panasonic 3D Camcorders Leaked – HDC-SDT750

Back at CES at the beginning of this year, Panasonic introduced a 3D camcorder. The 3D camcorder has now been spotted in a few leaked images which indicate the new 3D camcorder could be called the HDC-SDT750.

The page has now been removed from the internet, but a few details were captured in regards to the technical specs which we have after the break, courtesy of here. [Read more…]

M1 Pico Projector Announced by AAXA

AAXA has created a new Pico Projector called the M1 limited. The M1 limited is said to have the highest brightness of any pico projector currently built by AAXA technologies. The device has a 1000:1 contrast ratio with a resolution in the SVGA range of 800 x 600 pixels.

The brightness is rated at 75 ANSI lumens. White LED lamps are the light source and have a life span of about 15,000 hours before they die.

Screen size wise, the LED’s and lens are capable of projecting an image of up to 100 inches in size although at a 75 lumens rating, it will need to be relatively dark in the room to comfortably see a picture that size. [Read more…]

Apple Battery Charger Official

As well as introducing the Apple Magic Trackpad today, Apple [AAPL] also introduced a simple battery charger. The battery charger has been designed to be more efficient and is optimised for Apple-supplied batteries.

The battery charger has a system built in that allows the power needed to be reduced once the batteries are fully charged. Apple claim it is one of the most energy-efficient battery chargers available.

As well as working with the supplied batteries, you can also use any regular AA NiMH batteries inside it and it will also successfully charge them with the same energy efficient settings. [Read more…]

Apple Mac Pro Announced – Arriving August

Apple [AAPL] has announced the new Apple Mac Pro today along with several other new Apple products. The new Mac Pro is a powerful computer that can contain from 4, 6, 8 or 12 cores. The processors used to achieve this are the Quad-Core Intel Xeon “Nehamel” or the new “Westmere” series. The Mac Pro accepts up to two processors which means if you choose a 6-core Westmere you can have up to 12-cores running inside with a speed up to 2.93GHz. Other options with less cores take speeds up to 3.33GHz on the top end.

Many multicore processors are composed of two separate dies, which means some cached data has to travel outside the processor to get from core to core. That’s an inefficient way to access information. Enter the Quad-Core and 6-Core Intel Xeon processors. Their single-die, 64-bit architecture makes 8MB or 12MB of fully shared L3 cache readily available to each of the processor cores. The result is fast access to cache data and greater application performance. Combine that with the other technological advances and you get a Mac Pro that’s up to 1.5x faster than the previous generation.

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Apple 27 Inch LED Cinema Display Announced

Apple [AAPL] has announced a new 27 inch Cinema Display today. The new display is LED based, measures 27 inches and has a resolution of 2560 x 1440 pixels.

The new screen size makes it 60 percent larger than the 24 inch model. Features built in include an iSight video camera, a microphone, speakers and a USB 2.0 hub that is powered.

The screen uses a universal MagSafe connector. The large screen has been designed as a companion to MacBook family or Mac Desktops to be used as a primary or secondary screen. Price wise, it costs $999. [Read more…]

Apple iMac Line Updated

The Apple [AAPL] store has re-opened and is now offering some new goodies. The first which we already mentioned a few moments ago is the Apple Magic Trackpad that is now available to purchase.

Next up is the Apple iMac line that has received a welcomed update. Apple has introduced Core i3, i5 and i7 processors along with a new graphics chipset on to the new iMac line. Prices start at $1,199 for the lower end.

Speed wise, the top end have quad-core processors. Graphics wise, they now include ATI Radeon HD 5759.

“We took the world’s best all-in-one and made it even better,” said Philip Schiller, Apple’s senior vice president of Worldwide Product Marketing. “With the latest processors, high-performance graphics and signature aluminum and glass design, customers are going to love the latest iMac.”

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Apple Magic Trackpad Details Announced

Details of the Apple Magic Trackpad have now been uploaded to the Apple site.

The Magic Trackpad is a multi-touch enabled trackpad that lets you work with your Mac desktop computer. It uses the same multi-touch found on the MacBook Pro and supports gestures that make it easier to work with a computer.

Gestures allow you to swipe through pages of a book whilst online. Inertial scrolling is also included that allows you to more easily scoll up and down a page.

The Magic Trackpad is Bluetooth and connects up to a Mac via that technology. It can be used with or without a mouse depending on what your needs are. [Read more…]

Apple Magic Trackpad Unveiled

We’ve seen some speculation about an Apple [AAPL] Magic Trackpad over the last few months and now, it appears that it has landed on the Apple store.

Right now it is only in the Apple Store’s app for iOS 4 that works only in the US at the moment. We’ll get the details as soon as they go live on the Apple store which we expect will open in the next few minutes.

iPhone 4 Free Cases Starting to Ship

For those of you who ordered a free case/bumper for your iPhone 4 though the iPhone Case app last week, the first batch is starting to ship. Most people received a 4 – 5 week time scale for receiving a case although it appears that some (perhaps those who first downloaded the app), have now received an email saying their case is shipping.

The confirmation email is below that was sent in to Gizmodo. [Read more…]

HTC Launches Its Brand in China

HTC is taking the HTC brand to China by introducing four new smartphones that will carry the HTC name. Up till now, China has been using HTC devices branded as Dopod.

“We are proud to introduce the HTC brand in China and look forward to bringing a fresh customer-centric smartphone experience to consumers in China,” said Cher Wang, chairman of HTC. “Together with our strategic partner Dopod, we have introduced many state-of-the-art phones over the past few years in China. HTC’s passion for innovation and its commitment to delighting people around the world are what drive us to improve the overall mobile experience in big and small ways. It is this customer-centric approach that has driven HTC’s global leadership position and has differentiated us.”

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iPhone 4 UK Coming to Three July 30

Three in the UK will be selling the iPhone 4 both online and instore starting this Friday July 30. The iPhone 4 over at Three has some very competitive pricing that sees the smartphone costing £99 (16GB model) on the cheapest contract which is £30/month for 24 months. What you get for £30/month 500 minutes, 5000 texts and 5000 three to three minutes along with 1GB of data.

Three has put together a price comparison of three other UK networks (Orange, O2 and Vodafone – we assume T-Mobile will make prices available soon). The comparison gives a basic run-down of what you get for the same monthly price in terms of minutes, data, texts and iPhone 4 price. [Read more…]