Details about Windows 8 launched yesterday along with a developers download of the OS. The new operating system was detailed in a 3 hour keynote which packed in a lot of impressive details about where Microsoft is headed with the OS. Some people like Windows 8 while others think it will fail.
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Windows 8 Developer Download Preview Coming Today
Microsoft has released Windows 8 to developers today. The Windows 8 download will be available at 8PM PT today. Microsoft made the announcement earlier today at the Build conference
Firefox for Tablets Android Version Ready for Testing
Last week we showed an update on where Firefox for Tablets was in terms of design. What we saw was a well designed browser with a handy tabs section that appears down the side when in landscape mode. We now hear that a test version is available for Android tablet users to download.
Another HTC Runnymede Photo Leaked
Earlier today a picture of the HTC Runnymede was posted online. We now have a second picture that shows the back of the device as well as a side profile.
Auto Rollover Contracts to be Banned by Ofcom
The UK communications regulator Ofcom is bringing new rules in which will prevent auto rollover contracts from being legal. At the moment a company such as BT can make a contract auto renew at the end of the initial agreement. Under the new rules this practise will be banned.
iOS 5 GM Release Expected September 23
iOS 5 is expected to launch within the next month or so. We now hear that the iOS 5 GM release date will be in the last week of September which will then be followed by the official launch sometime in the middle of October.
iCloud Beta Included in Mac OS X Lion 10.7.2 Beta
A new version of Mac OS X rolled out on Sunday evening to developers. The new version is 10.7.2 and with it, iCloud has been included. Although iCloud has been available on the beta versions of Mac OS X for a few weeks now, this is the first time that it has been included in to the OS rather than via another install package.
JLab H2O WAVE MP3 Headphones Review
JLab were awesome enough to send us their new, completely 100% waterproof, cordless H2O WAVE mp3 headphones. First thought out of the box is they look like they are going to be heavy at the ears. But before even loading music and just trying on for fit, they feel extremely light and well balanced. Impressed already, within 2 minutes these headphones are forcing me to change my initial perception. I can say without hesitation these are some of the most comfortable in-ear headsets I’ve ever worn.
Android Jelly Bean Could Follow Ice Cream Sandwich
Each time a new version of Android is released, Google jump up to the next letter of the alphabet to choose the name of it. It started at version 1.0 (which was called Android) and was then followed by Banana Bread, Cupcake, Donut, Eclair, Froyo, Gingerbread and Honeycomb. The next version has been confirmed as Ice Cream Sandwich and is due out in the next 8 weeks or so. We now hear that the version after that will be called Android Jelly Bean.
Google Docs Outage Explained by Google
Earlier this week on Wednesday the Google Docs service went offline. The outage lasted about 30 minutes and caused a number of people not to be able to access documents stored online.
Motorola Droid Bionic Teardown
The Motorola Droid Bionic has only just launched and iFixit has already managed to take it apart to see what goes on inside it. The Droid Bionic is classed as one of the most repairable smartphones that iFixit have ever taken apart. It shares the lead with another Motorola device called the Atrix. To get inside you just need a Torx T5 screwdriver and some long nails to separate the casing to pull it apart.
Virgin Mobile Launch a £10 Phone
Virgin Mobile in the UK has just released a new mobile phone. The new device is the VM560 and is built by Alcatel One Touch. At £10 you get a very basic phone that is capable of calls, text messages as well as getting on to sites like Facebook and Twitter.




