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iPhone SDK 4.0 Beta 3 Ready for Download

May 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Apple [AAPL] has released the latest beta SDK today. The latest is now iPhone SDK 4 beta 3 that is ready for developers to download on the Apple site.

We haven’t taken a look yet as to what is included, but do recommend that if you plan on testing that you be prepared for the worst and anything you get will be better. What we have heard is that the camera now works on the iPhone with this beta installed, and it runs more stable than previous versions.

We do not know the official iPhone OS 4.0 release date just yet although some rumours are pointing to early June where it is also expected that the Apple iPhone 4G will be launched. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Cell Phones

ASUS Eee 1005PR Arriving Soon

May 4, 2010 by Leave a Comment

ASUS announced that the ASUS Eee PC 1005PR netbook is now available to buy from authorised resellers.

The ASUS 1005PR is a 10.1 inch netbook that has a battery life of 11 hours. It runs an Intel Atom N450 processor running at 1.66GHz. The 10.1 inch screen has a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels and is backlit by LED. Intel UMA graphics along with a Broadcom Crystal HD accelerator provide the power to run the graphics.

Memory wise it comes standard with 1GB of DDR2 memory and that can be increased to 2GB if required. For storage it has a 250GB hard drive that spins at 5400RPM and ASUS also provide up to 500GB of online storage for you to use if needed. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Laptops

Microsoft Kin One and Kin Two Available for Pre-Order May 6

May 3, 2010 by 1 Comment

The Microsoft Kin One and Kin Two handsets are launching in the next week or so. We hear that pre-orders are starting on May 6 with a launch date of May 13. This is for both the Kin One and Kin Two.

Microsoft [MSFT] announced the new social media oriented handsets last month where they were seen to be running a new OS with a UI heavily built around sharing information with others.

The handsets are going to be sold on the Verizon network and will be made available online and in Verizon stores. Later this year the devices will launch internationally on to the Vodafone network. [Read more…]

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Sony Ericsson Xperia X10 Mini Coming to Vodafone Soon

May 3, 2010 by Leave a Comment

In the May edition of the Vodafone magazine a picture of the Sony Ericsson X10 Mini can be found indicating that it will be launching soon on that network. This is just the X10 Mini though and there is no mention of the X10 Mini Pro this time around.

A quick re-cap on what’s included in the X10 Mini show that it has a 5 megapixel camera. It runs the Android operating system. The X10 Mini has no QWERTY keyboard like the Mini Pro does, but other than that it’s essentially the same phone. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Cell Phones

Nokia X2 Announced

April 29, 2010 by 1 Comment

Nokia today announced the Nokia X2. The X2 is part of the Xseries line-up of phones which currently includes the X3 and the X6.

The Nokia X2 has a 2.2 inch QVGA screen and is a candybar phone. It measures 13mm thin and just 81g.

Other features in the Nokia X2 include dual speakers, dedicated mucic keys and an FM stereo. For storage it accepts up to a 16GB microSD card. [Read more…]

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Nokia N8 HD Video Demonstration

April 29, 2010 by 1 Comment

The Nokia N8 has a 12 megapixel camera sensor allowing it to capture HD video at 720p. The video below shows a video captured on the device. Nokia point out that the video captured wasn’t modified in anyway and also mention the software used is an early build which indicates the quality could be slightly improved by enhancing the video processing.

This is the first HD video sample captured on the upcoming Nokia N8, shot in 720p. This amazing footage of a dancer on a rooftop has not been enhanced or tweaked in any way. It was taken on a device that is not yet running final software.

Check out the video below… [Read more…]

Filed Under: Cell Phones

iPhone SDK Beta 2 shows evidence of WiFi Video Chat

April 28, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Thanks to the Gizmodo Apple iPhone 4G leak a couple of weeks back, we now know it is highly likely that the iPhone 4G will get a forward facing camera.

The reason mobile phones have forward facing cameras is usually for making video calls. In the latest iPhone SDK (beta 2), there are now references that go more in to detail on how the camera will work. This includes details of the type of connection to make it run.

The first message discusses video conferencing and indicates that the phone needs to register with a service somewhere to use conferencing features.

“ACCOUNT_NOT_REGISTERED_MESSAGE = “This device has not been registered for video conferencing.”;” [Read more…]

Filed Under: Cell Phones

Skype FREETALK Everyman HD Webcam

April 28, 2010 by Leave a Comment

In Store Solutions have launched a new webcam for Skype that allows 720p HD video calling. The camera is called the FREETALK Everyman HD and costs $49.

The new webcam is plug-and-play allowing it to easily be connected up to a computer to give an easy setup and excellent quality video.

“There is no higher performing, Skype Certified HD webcam than the Everyman HD, and the Everyman HD is available at just a fraction of the price of other HD webcams,” said In Store Solutions Product Manager Mike Padmore. “Unlike most High Quality webcams on the market today, the Everyman encodes the video signal in real time, meaning you do not need to utilize all of your computer’s resources while conducting a Skype video call.”

[Read more…]

Filed Under: Camera Gadgets

TomTom Go Live 1000 Announced

April 27, 2010 by Leave a Comment

TomTom [TOM2] today announced a new satnav device called the TomTom Go Live 1000. The device is capable of bringing real-time services to users which we will go in to more detail shortly.

The TomTom Go Live 1000 uses an ARM 11 500Mhz processor and uses a new Webkit-based user interface along with a capacitive touchscreen.

The new Go Live 1000 product allows integration of third party applications. The system comes with TomTom HD Traffic (a 1 year free subscription) along with a mobile speed camera database and local search across 16 countries. [Read more…]

Filed Under: SatNavs

Nokia N8 Officially Announced

April 27, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Nokia today announced officially the Nokia N8 that we have been seeing leaked pictures of for a while now. The new N8 is to run the Symbian^3 platform and also has an impressive 12 megapixel camera using Carl Zeiss optics.

We have known most of the features for a while now with all the leaks going around, so it’s good to hear that most of what we heard was correct.

The 12 megapixel camera sensor also allows the Nokia N8 to be able to capture HD videos. A smart built-in editing suite is included on the device for quick edits to movies captured. The screen measures 3.5 inches and is also HD and capacitive touch. A HDMI connector is included on the N8 allowing it to connect right up to a HDTV if needed. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Cell Phones

Apollo 11 Saturn V Launch Slowed Down by High Speed Footage

April 23, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Check out this video of the Apollo 11 Saturn V launch from back on July 16, 1969. The video has been captured at 500 frames per second with the 8 minutes of recording seen below representing just 30 second of the beginning of the rocket launch.

Narration is provided by Mark Gray who talks over the whole process of the launch including how the launch pad is cooled down and the protection around the rocket at the time of launch.

The video was captured on Camera E-8 that sits right on the launch tower. The video was shot on 16mm and transferred to HD. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Camera Gadgets

Nikon Coolpix P100 Reviewed

April 22, 2010 by 1 Comment

Photography Blog have taken a Nikon Coolpix P100 for review to see if it’s any good and what it’s capable of. The review is several pages long, as usual with Photography Blog, and covers all aspects of the camera such as the technical specs, quality of pictures etc…

The Nikon Coolpix P100 is a 10 megapixel camera and is a successor to the P90 that was launched last year. The camera has a smaller sensor than last years camera which was rated at 12 megapixels. However, this new sensor is said to be faster than the previous version allowing it to capture up to 10 frames per second as well as providing a better signal-to-noise ratio.

The lens on the Nikon P100 goes from 26mm to 678mm (in 35mm terms) which is quite impressive in it’s self. The Nikon Coolpix P100 review points out that to get the same coverage on a DSLR you would need 3 or 4 different lenses. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Camera Gadgets