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Vopium VoIP Apple iPhone App Enabled 3G VoIP Calling

April 6, 2010 by 3 Comments

Vopium have updated their iPhone application to version 1.6 that now allows VoIP calls to be routed over 3G connections on the Apple iPhone.

As well as being able to make VoIP calls over Wi-Fi and 3G networks, the software also allows IM contact with users of Skype, GTalk, MSN, Yahoo, AIM and ICQ.

Currently the app is for iPhone only although they do say an iPad app is pending approval at the app store and if approved will be ready for download soon. The iPad version of Vopium works on either Wi-fi or 3G connections and allows VoIP calls, SMS and IM messages to be sent. [Read more…]

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Skype for iPhone gets an update – Still no 3G Calling

April 6, 2010 by Leave a Comment

The latest version of Skype for the Apple iPhone has been released. The new version is numbered 1.3.1 and unfortunately does not add 3G calling to the VoIP software.

Skype first announced that it would open up for 3G calling back in February, so it was expected with the 1.3.1 update that this would happen, unfortunately it didn’t.

The update that was launched today instead just fixed a number of bugs in the software that had been reported. [Read more…]

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ICD Gemini Android Based Tablet – Tegra 2 Based

April 6, 2010 by 1 Comment

ICD have introduced a new Android OS based tablet computer. ICD were first seen back in Las Vegas at CES 2010 where a couple of Tegra 2 based devices were on display (the Vega and Ultra). They are now launching the ICD Gemini that also uses the next generation 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra Chipset.

Features included in the ICD Gemini include an 11.2 inch touchscreen. Two screens will be available which include a capacitive and a resistive touchscreen, both of which are multitouch capable.

As previously mentioned, the operating system running on the Gemini will be provided by Google [GOOG], ie, the Android OS although it isn’t clear right now which version. We hope for at least 2.0 or even 2.1, but have seen some devices still running 1.6, so we’ll update when we find that information out. [Read more…]

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HP Slate Promotional Video Launched

April 6, 2010 by Leave a Comment

After a successful launch of the Apple iPad, it seems like Microsoft [MSFT] and other companies involved in the tablet race need to get moving in the right direction. A few months back the HP Slate was first revealed which showed potential, but news about the Slate has been quite thin on the ground.

We have just spotted a video launched by HP to show of their new HP Slate that gives a quick glimpse as to what we can expect from the device.

From what we see in the video it has a camera on the back and front as video and pictures are captured as well as a Skype Video call being made with the Slate. Cameras are something that the iPad lack. A USB port can be seen in the video allowing you to connect it up to a computer (the iPad does offer this through it’s 30 pin dock connector to USB as standard) but the Slate might get some additional functionality here. [Read more…]

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JooJoo Reviewed

April 6, 2010 by 1 Comment

Engadget managed to get hold of a JooJoo for review. They actually received it just before the Apple iPad launched, but due to various reasons they chose not to give a full review of the JooJoo till after Saturday. Well, the review is now live showing in depth what the JooJoo can do.

My own impressions of the device are that it does look good. It has a large screen with capacitive touch and looks sleek, however, after seeing Engadget with a hands on JooJoo review, I’m having second thoughts now and will be keeping away from the tablet for the time being.

Main problems that I spotted in the video are that it just doesn’t seem finished. The UI is laggy, video is laggy and often inputs are misinterpreted.

When rotating the JooJoo the browser flips around as can be expected on many devices these days, but for some reason the JooJoo doesn’t resize a website to suit the screen orientation making it too wide to browse in landscape and too thin to browse in portrait. [Read more…]

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Apple A4 Teardown

April 6, 2010 by Leave a Comment

iFixit have taken a very deep look in to what the Apple A4 processor looks like and have also confirmed how it works. The company iFixit worked with are called Chipworks who decided to X-Ray the A4 and other various components to see exactly what was in there.

The A4 has a couple of layers of Samsung RAM along with the microprocessor it’s self. It is described as being a package-on-package system that allows not only Samsung RAM to be used, but any other RAM that Apple [AAPL] want to purchase.

iFixit believe that the processor is in fact an ARM Cortex A8 due to it being a single core processor. [Read more…]

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Flickr add HTML5 Video Playback

April 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Flickr have announced that they have launched HTML5 video playback designed right now for those specifically who use the Apple iPad. The iPad, you’ll remember, doesn’t have flash video capabilities and from what we understand, it never will. Luckily for Apple [AAPL], unluckily for Adobe, it seems many of the major publishers are actually in the process of converting video over to the HTML5 standard that will allow the iPad to browse the news and photography sites without getting the small blue brick that indicates Flash is needed.

Flickr have designed their HTML5 videos to work on the iPad and bring the full browsing experience of flickr video and flickr photos to the iPad. [Read more…]

Filed Under: iPad, Tech News

JooJoo has Finally Arrived

April 2, 2010 by Leave a Comment

Engadget are reporting that they finally received their JooJoo from Fusion Garage. Timing might not have been the greatest leading up to the huge launch day of that other tablet device (Apple iPad if you hadn’t guessed).

Rather than doing the full review now, Engadget decided to leave it for a few days so they could get familiar with the device and give it a fair review. Also in a video created by Josh, he also mentioned that due to the big news event tomorrow the Engadget site probably didn’t have the bandwidth to cope with two large stories running, as well as having staff already assigned to the iPad and other reviews for the day. [Read more…]

Filed Under: Laptops

Notion Ink Adam Delayed possibly due to Tegra 2 Issues

April 1, 2010 by Leave a Comment

The Notion Ink Adam is a promising looking tablet device that looks to have real potential based on what it looks like, what OS it runs and how it performs. The Adam is an Android based tablet that was due to launch soon although it seems now it has been delayed due to issues with the NVIDIA Tegra chips that are to be found inside.

The NVIDIA Tegra 2 problem for the Notion Ink Adam isn’t just a problem for that specific tablet device though. SlashGear are reporting that any device using those specific chips will see some delays. This is due to some specific problems with stability when devices are using the chips, so until those problems are ironed out we wont be seeing the Notion Ink Adam as well as several other tablet devices.

Other tablets effected include the ICD Ultra and Vega as well as the Compal tablet. Each tablet was due to launch in the summer, but chip delays will cause about a two month delay to these particular products launching. [Read more…]

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Apple Sued for Multi-Touch Patent Infringements

April 1, 2010 by Leave a Comment

We are hearing this morning that Apple [AAPL] themselves are being sued for infringing on a multi-touch patent of a company called Elan Microelectronics Corp. That company are now taking the case to the U.S. trade agency in an attempt to ban the import and sales of the Apple iPad, iPod Touch and the iPhone.

Elan’s complaint filed with the U.S. International Trade Commission in Washington claims Apple ‘knowingly and deliberately used Elan’s technology, while continuing to introduce infringing products, the company claims in the complaint.

‘Our goal is to protect our technology and to stop sales of those products in the U.S., Dennis Liu, spokesman for Hsinchu, Taiwan-based Elan.

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Apple iTunes Streaming Music and Video Could Arrive Q3

March 31, 2010 by Leave a Comment

We could be seeing music streamed from the Apple iTunes store as early as July according to a report over on CNET. The report on CNET mentions that many were expecting the streaming content service to start this weekend with the launch of the Apple iPad [AAPL], but this is not going to be happening this weekend.

As well as streaming music, the potential of streaming video is also a possibility although Apple and various studios haven’t done too much in regards to this aspect.

In terms of the Apple iPad, it is expected that visuals will be the way forwards with this device. The larger screen is suited to viewing rather than using it as an oversized MP3 player and therefore, Apple needs to concentrate on getting video content on to the device. [Read more…]

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Apple iPhone OS 4.x might get Expose-like Interface for Multi-tasking

March 31, 2010 by Leave a Comment

We have heard a few times before that Apple [AAPL] are intending on allowing multitasking on their iPhone 4.0 OS upgrade which will perhaps, show up with the Apple iPhone HD (aka iPhone 4G).

AppleInsider managed to get hold of details that indicate that the iPhone multitasking of 3rd part apps will function in a similar way to Expose on the Mac.

Those familiar with the design of iPhone 4.0 said that the user interface will resemble Apple’s desktop Expose feature, in that a key combination — reportedly hitting the Home button twice — will trigger an expose-like interface that brings up a series of icons representing the currently running apps, allowing users to quickly select the one they want to switch to directly. When a selection is made, the iPhone OS zooms out of the Expose task manager and transitions to that app.

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