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ezGear SurfBoard 700 Revealed

July 7, 2010 by Leave a Comment

ezGear is launching a new tablet computer called the SurfBoard. The SurfBoard 700 runs Google Android. It comes with a 7 inch screen as well as WiFi for connectivity.

The SurfBoard is designed to browse the internet, correspond via email and watch movies in high resolution. As the device is Android OS based, it allows you to download apps from the Market to further enhance the device.

Technical features of the SurfBoard 700 show that it has a two megapixel camera that can capture still pictures and digital video. The front of the device is home to controls to help you navigate through the device which also include a built in mouse. [Read more…]

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Bluetooth 4.0 Official Spec Revealed

July 7, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Bluetooth 4.0 is nearly here. The Bluetooth Special Interest Group (SIG) has announced formal adoption of the 4.0 specifications.

New features included on the new specification include a low energy feature that allows Bluetooth devices to run for several years on a coin cell battery.

“The finalization of Bluetooth low energy wireless technology within the Core Specification is a monumental achievement,” said Michael Foley, Ph.D., executive director, Bluetooth SIG. “Bluetooth wireless technology can now, with the hard work of our members and our world-class qualification program, really do it all.”

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Canon Wonder Camera Concept Unveiled

July 6, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Over at World Expo 2010, Canon unveiled a new concept camera called the Canon Wonder Camera. The camera itself shows where cameras could be in twenty years time, ie it wont be available to buy any time soon.

With the Wonder Camera it is capable of capturing a very high resolution video. According to Gizmag the idea is that everything in the frame is kept in focus allowing you to grab any part of the video you want to use. The all in focus feature is achieved by some proprietary technology. [Read more…]

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iPhone 4 Antenna Issues Tackled in Detail

July 1, 2010 by Leave a Comment

We’ve heard quite a bit over the last week about the iPhone 4 and antenna problems that it has. We have seen a few problems ourselves although overall the experience is better than the 3GS in terms of signal. We only find it drops where signal is bordering on being dead but in those situations the iPhone 4 is still able to keep a call running.

Anandtech decided rather than writing about general observations and trying to summarise it in words, like we have and many other places have done, is in fact, use technical data to see how it actually performs. Using the iPhone 4 and writing based on observation just doesn’t get the same message across as facts do.

The tests were conducted by holding the iPhone 4 in various ways such as a strong grip over the antenna joint, flat on the palm and a more casual hold. Signal strength was then recorded for the iPhone 4, 3GS and the Google Nexus One. [Read more…]

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Microsoft Kin is Killed Off

July 1, 2010 by 1 Comment

Microsoft [MSFT] has killed off the Microsoft Kin just a few weeks after it’s launch. From what Engadget reports, it appears that Microsoft is rolling the Kin in to the Windows Phone 7 team. Product launches for Europe are not going ahead now although Microsoft will support Verizon [VZ] with the device in the US.

“We have made the decision to focus exclusively on Windows Phone 7 and we will not ship KIN in Europe this fall as planned. Additionally, we are integrating our KIN team with the Windows Phone 7 team, incorporating valuable ideas and technologies from KIN into future Windows Phone releases. We will continue to work with Verizon in the U.S. to sell current KIN phones.”

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First ELSE Smartphone Cancelled

June 30, 2010 by Leave a Comment

We first had the chance to see and test the First ELSE back at CES at the beginning of this year. When we had a look we thought it had a fantastic UI and was an excellent device.

The first ELSE is/was, a Linux based device that was due to launch this year. However, due to a few delays and other problems the smartphone is now being cancelled. Instead, the software running will attempt to be licensed by other companies to get the platform out there.

Due to critical delays in deliveries and the current status of the project, the board has now decided to cease any further investment towards manufacturing of the First ELSE mobile device and to concentrate efforts only on licensing the ELSE Intuition platform and technology in order to realize its potential upside.

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Osmos HD for iPad Revealed

June 30, 2010 by Leave a Comment

A video has been uploaded to Youtube that demonstrates Osmos HD that is being released on July 8th.

The video goes over a couple of levels and shows an excellent and challenging game. The game requires strategy to play and cannot be played with speed.

We also hear that as well as an iPad version launching there will also be an iPhone version following within a month or so. [Read more…]

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Cisco Cius Android Tablet Unveiled

June 30, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Cisco [CSCO] has unveiled a new Google Android based tablet called the Cisco Cius. The Cius is Cisco’s first attempt at an Android based tablet. It features a front facing HD video camera that can capture HD at 720p at 30 frames per second.

The front panel has a 7 inch high res screen Super VGA touchscreen (800 x 600 probably). On the back is another camera that has a 5 megapixel sensor that captures still images and VGA video. With the HD camera being on the front of the device it appears that it will be aimed at mobile HD video conferencing.

For connectivity it connects to all wireless networks which includes 802.11a/b/g/n and Cisco will also be adding 4G connectivity in the future for high speed mobile connections. [Read more…]

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HTC to use S-LCD due to AMOLED Shortages

June 26, 2010 by 2 Comments

It seems like the Samsung Super AMOLED screen is in short supply forcing HTC to start looking at S-LCD screens manufactured by Sony and Samsung in a joint venture.

From what we understand the HTC Desire, HTC Droid Incredible and Google Nexus One will soon be supplied with one or the other type of screen. From the tests HTC performed the company says that there isn’t really any difference that regular users will notice although somehow it seems they will need to notify customers some how to what type of screen is to be found in the phone. [Read more…]

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Tesco Mobile iPhone 4 UK Prices Revealed

June 23, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Update: Pocket Gamer also reports the same details as Recombu.

The iPhone 4 UK launch is tomorrow. We still haven’t heard officially from Three, T-Mobile or Tesco Mobile although Recombu are reporting the Tesco Mobile iPhone 4 prices. We are unsure if they are official as there is no information on the Tesco website regarding the prices. As Tesco are late to the game though (not as late as Three and T-Mob) we thought we’d publish them anyway to give you an idea of what you might be paying.

Tesco has managed to offer iPhone 4 on 12 month contracts. £20/month gets you 250 minutes, 1GB of data and unlimited text messages. Handset prices on this tariff will set you back £349 for the 16GB iPhone 4 and £429 for the 32GB model. This is of course assuming that the tariffs are correct. [Read more…]

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Nintendo 3DS Graphics Chipset Revealed

June 22, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Nintendo finally unveiled the Nintendo 3DS last week at E3. The system uses a unique 3D screen that gets rid of the requirement to wear glasses. We now have heard some of the technical details which shows what chip powers the 3D graphics.

The chip is called the PICA200 chip and from what we understand, it is quite capable although generally unheard of. It is clocked at 200MHz and is capable of shifting 15.3 million polygons per second or 800 million pixels.

This chip can run the 3DS with anti-aliasing at full screen also. [Read more…]

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iPhone 4 Camera Sample Pics Revealed

June 19, 2010 by Leave a Comment

The iPhone 4 launch is happening this coming week. Part of the new iPhone 4 is the camera that has been upgraded to include a higher resolution sensor at 5 megapixels along with backside illumination and an LED flash. We have previously seen sample pictures from the camera, but these were taken under perfect lighting situations and only show what is possible when used correctly, ie – your actual pictures might not look as good in all situations.

Some people managed to somehow get hold of an iPhone 4 and capture some images with it. The image samples captured measure 2592 x 1936 with the video sample being captured at 1280 x 720 HD 720p.

The video sample can be seen below with a sample image below that and more samples over at jablickar. [Read more…]

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