HTC has applied for a couple of patents, both of which are related to thin film speakers and the implementation in to a smartphone.
The first is for the process of manufacturing an electret diaphragm that allows for the diaphragm in a loudspeaker to be much thinner making it possible to fit better speakers in a smart phone.
A method for manufacturing electret diaphragms is provided. First, a dielectric film is attached to a frame by an adhesive material and a fastening element grips the peripheral area of the dielectric film on the frame. Afterward, the dielectric film is subjected to a metal sputtering process to form a conductive material layer thereon. Finally, the dielectric film is subjected to a polarizing process thereby forming an electret diaphragm.
Although this maybe no surprise, it’s still good to hear that the FCC have approved the 
Although the iPad has proved successful for Apple [AAPL], there are still a number of complaints which range from there being no camera to no flash support and on to no printing support. The latter of these has now been addressed by Steve Jobs himself.
The iWatch is a concept Apple device that is designed to be worn on the wrist. The concept design features a small screen showing the traditional slide to unlock message found on all iPhone OS devices along with the time, date and weather details.
The 
We are hearing rumours today that the MacBook Air from Apple [AAPL] could be receiving an update as early as this week. The new product number is said to be MC516LL/A K87 BETTER BTR-USA. The same source of the information also correctly identified updates to the 
Sony has announced new models in the Sony VAIO P Series. The new ultra-portable PCs weigh just over 600g and have a number of new features which includes a GPS sensor and a Digital Compass along with an accelerometer. 3G is built in to the new VAIO P series also allowing connectivity whilst on the move.
Apple [AAPL] has filed a trademark for the term “iTunes Live” which is making a number of people speculate that this could be the live music service that has been rumoured previously.
Several months ago, Microsoft [MSFT] and HP announced that the HP Slate was to launch this year. The device was designed to run Windows 7 and was set to be a large competitor in the tablet arena. Just last week, HP announced that they had shelved the HP Slate which was rumoured to be because of HP buying Palm and potentially a webOS tablet being built.
Apple [AAPL] has opened up pre-orders in the UK for the Apple iPad as announced recently. Prices for the iPad start at £429 including VAT for the lowest spec model that has wi-fi only and 16GB of storage. The top price is £699 that will get you the 64GB iPad with Wireless and 3G connectivity.
We already know what the iPhone 4G will look like thanks to Gizmodo last month sneakily unveiling it. Apple [AAPL] in this next-gen model has decided to change the design of the phone by taking away the rounded corners that we have seen on all previous iterations and have given the phone a very different look.
The DROID Eris is likely to get an update bringing the smartphone up to Android 2.1 by the end of this month.
