Over the weekend, Apple hit a milestone in the total number of apps downloaded since the launch of the app store a few years back. There have now been 25 billion of them downloaded.
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OnLive for Android Launches
March 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
OnLive Desktop for the iPad launched recently. The service allows users to access a virtual Windows 7 based computer remotely so that spreadsheets can be edited and flash content can be browsed online. This app for connecting to that service is now available for Android devices.
10 Google Wallet Devices Headed to Sprint in 2012
March 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Sprint will be adding ten new smartphones this year to its network that will come with Google Wallet. One of these smartphones will be the LG Viper.
iPad 3 Retina Display Could Push Many Apps over 20Mb 3G Download Limit
March 2, 2012 by Leave a Comment
When Apple announces the iPad 3 next week, we expect to hear that it will have a Retina display that has four times the amount of pixels when compared to the current version. The problem with this is that it could cause a number of apps to go over the 20Mb download limit that is imposed on those currently on 3G connections.
Samsung Galaxy 2 Arrives on U.S. Cellular
March 1, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The Samsung Galaxy S II has now arrived on the U.S. Cellular network. The company announced that it was coming a couple of weeks back and now it is available. Price wise, the S II costs $229.99 after a $100 mail in rebate.
1.2 Million PlayStation Vita Units Sold
February 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Sony has announced that the PlayStation Vita has now had sales move past the 1.2 million mark since launch. These figures represent worldwide and not just a single country.
Sony reached 1.2 million on February 22 when it went on sale in the US and Europe which means it is likely to be a fair bit higher now. As well as shifting over 1.2 million portable games consoles, Sony has also shifted over 2 million games for the device.
iPad 2 Price Drops at Some Retailers in Preparation for the iPad 3
February 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
With the iPad 3 invitation landing in a number of mailboxes around the world yesterday, it is clear that Apple will be launching an iPad 3 within the next few weeks. With that in mind, retailers are now beginning to drop the price of the iPad 2 in anticipation of the next generation model coming out.
New Adaptive Streaming Technology from Apple Hinted At
February 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Apple could be working on a new file format that will use what is now called “adaptive streaming”. The new technology is believed to coming to the iTunes Match and iCloud services and will see iTunes files currently stored in AAC format changed to HD versions. With adaptive streaming, it allows those with high bandwidth access and enough storage space to have HD versions streamed. When bandwidth degrades a little, the file is switched to a lower quality version.
Apple iPad 3 Event Announced for March 7
February 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Apple has sent out invites to an event that will be held on March 7 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco. The invite has the line “We have something you really have to see. And touch.”. Behind that message appears to be a higher resolution iPad 3.
Nokia 808 PureView 41 Megapixel Camera Price and Release Date Revealed for UK
February 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Nokia has now launched the Nokia 808 PureView for pre-order in the UK. The new 41 megapixel smartphone has been given a possible release date of April 23 although this isn’t set in stone just yet.
Samsung Galaxy Beam Announced and Demoed
February 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Samsung has announced the Samsung Galaxy Beam smartphone. The device is a little unique in that it has a built in pico projector allowing up to a 50 inch nHD screen to be projected on to any surface.
iPad 3 Could Be Slightly More Expensive
February 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Some rumours today are hinting that the iPad 3 could be going up in price. The reason is believed to be related to the retina display which will likely cost more to manufacture.
