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• News@8pm: Mac App Store pictures and Galaxy S sales
• Samsung Galaxy S tops 9.3 million handset sales
• EA launches Android sale, Worms and Bejeweled coming
• LG unveil 3D Blu-ray and speakers ahead of CES 2011
• App Year: A look back at the best apps of 2010
• Virgin Media 3D content given hefty pre-Christmas boost
• Mac App Store interface pictures surface
• Logitech Revue: Production halts on Google TV boxes
• Weird News: The year in tech's strangest happenings
• News@10: HTC Incredible HD launch and iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak
• Free apps: Win Gentle Alarm today!
• Google ousts Facebook on mobile web says Opera
• Giant iPhone launches Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light
• Google Nexus S goes to outer space and works

News@8pm: Mac App Store pictures and Galaxy S sales Posted: 24 Dec 2010 12:00 PM PST Posted by Michael Sawh on Fri 24 Dec 2010 Welcome to your nightly round-up of the day's news and goings on courtesy of T3.com. Apple Mac App Store details have emerged giving us a taste of what we can expect from the desktop app store which is tipped to open its doors on January 6th. Incidentally, that is the same day that CES 2011 kicks off and today LG has unveiled 3D blu ray and speakers ahead of the Vegas tech showcase. Remember you can get news, reviews, video and live blogging from CES 2011 here.   Google and Samsung have two reasons to celebrate with news that the Galaxy S has topped 9.3 million sales, at the same time the Nexus S is successfully shot into outer space with many of the Android 2.3 smartphone features still in working order. It's not such good news on the Google TV front with Logitech Revue production having been halted until the next Google TV software update has been finalised.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ App of the Day | WAMO Camera The award-winning bada app serves up plenty of features to make the most of your snaps T3 App Chart | Top 10 Samsung Bada apps | WAMO Camera Review I Best apps of 2010 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Apps continue to play a big part in our tech lives so we've taken a look back at the year in apps including our pick of some of the stand out T3 App Chart entries over the past 12 months. Android phone owners will be glad to hear that EA has followed its festive iPhone games sale with an Android sale equivalent as an early Christmas present. If you are interested in free Android apps of course, you can still win the Gentle Alarm app with T3's AppVent calendar.   A giant iPhone was used to launch Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light game, which is just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to the weirdest tech news of 2011 which we've rounded up for your viewing pleasure.     MORE: Google ousts Facebook on mobile says Opera | Virgin Media 3D content given hefty pre-Christmas boost This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Samsung Galaxy S tops 9.3 million handset sales Posted: 24 Dec 2010 05:12 AM PST Posted by Luke Johnson on Fri 24 Dec 2010 Android touting Galaxy S nears 10 million sales Samsung is on the verge of realising its 10 million unit sales hopes for its flagship Android powered mobile handset the Samsung Galaxy S, new figures have revealed.   One of the biggest mobile successes of the year, Samsung has announced it has sold an impressive 9.3 million Galaxy S handsets globally to date with a little over a week to spare before the year end 10 million target expires.   Related links Samsung Galaxy S review Google Nexus S vs Samsung Galaxy S Samsung Nexus S review   Launched back in July, the Galaxy S topped a strong mobile year from Sammy with a range of Android, Windows Phone 7 and the company’s own Bada OS offerings topping more than 40 million global handset sales.   Having arrived with Google’s Android 2.1 mobile operating system, the Galaxy S has since been given a 2.2, FroYo update with the 1GHz Hummingbird processer touting, 4-inch Super AMOLED hosting, 5-megapixel camera bragging device currently awaiting a 2.3, Gingerbread overhaul.   Have you splashed out on a Samsung Galaxy S this past year? Let us know your thoughts on the iPhone challenging handset via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.   Via: GeekyGadgets This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

EA launches Android sale, Worms and Bejeweled coming Posted: 24 Dec 2010 05:05 AM PST Posted by Chris Smith on Fri 24 Dec 2010 EA Mobile has followed up its successful iPhone sale by offering four of its top Android titles for around 60p.   FIFA 10, Need for Speed: Shift, Tetris and The SIMS 3 can be downloaded for 99c from the Android Market in a nice little pre-Christmas reward for Android owners. Monopoly and The Game of Life, licensed by Hasbo will cost $1.99 (around £1.20). More from the T3 App Chart Best apps of 2010 Best mobile games reviewed Free Android apps: T3's Appvent Calendar FIFA 11 for iPhone review Our top rated iPhone apps   The publisher has also announced that it has acquired the license to release old classics Worms and Bejeweled on the Android platform, which will be launched in 2011.   EA's games are currently available for handsets packing Android 2.0 and above. It looks like EA is serious about bringing some world class games to the Android platform, which is sorely lacking in quality compared to the line-up and quality on show in the rival App Store.   Link: Pocket Gamer This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

LG unveil 3D Blu-ray and speakers ahead of CES 2011 Posted: 24 Dec 2010 04:26 AM PST Posted by Luke Johnson on Fri 24 Dec 2010 Korean tech giant outs new 3D gadgets LG has prematurely unveiled a selection of its upcoming CES 2011 offerings as two complete home cinema systems with 3D Blu-ray player centres are outed.   Set to be officially showcased at the 2011 Consumer Electronics Show in Las Vegas next month the LG 7.2 HX996TS and smaller 5.1 HB906SB have appeared with a variety of extra dimensional credentials, kicking off what is expected to be a strong 3D offering from the Korean company in 2011.   Related links 3D TV: 4 million units sold in 2010 3D TV: How it all works Best 3D TVs on sale now Featuring a 7.2 speaker system and LG’s Vertical 3D Effect Channel tech, the HX996TS utilises top playing tallboy speakers that send audible waves above user’s heads to create a virtual extra dimensional sound experience whilst the 5.1 surround sound system comprises of four bookshelf satellite speakers and a central speaker and sub.   Both systems come equipped with USB recording credentials, two HDMI connection ports, an inbuilt iPhone/iPod dock as well as Wi-Fi and Ethernet internet connectivity options.   Launched alongside the two speaker systems, LG has unveiled a standalone 3D Blu-ray dubbed the BD600 which again features cable and wireless internet connection possibilities alongside an internal 250GB hard drive. UK arrival dates and pricing have yet to be announced.   Stay tuned to T3.com and the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds for all the latest from CES 2011 and the upcoming release of the LG 3D Blu-ray and speaker systems.   Via: PocketLint This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

App Year: A look back at the best apps of 2010 Posted: 24 Dec 2010 03:27 AM PST Posted by Chris Smith on Fri 24 Dec 2010 Every Saturday we round-up the week in mobile applications bringing you news of the biggest new releases across all major platforms and a host of reviews from T3's App Chart. Let's look back at the biggest news from the last few months... APP NEWS: PlayStation app to Android and iPhone There's been plenty of word that the campfire that Sony is plotting a PlayStation Android phone, but in the meantime, we've been greeted with an official app for Android and iPhone. There's no gaming to be had hear, but you can keep track on your trophies and get the latest PS3 and PSP news direct from the source.   Angry Birds rules the roost What a year for the guys at Rovio! After a hugely successful iPhone launch, it followed up with Android, iPad and Nokia to become the top paid app in the world, with over 50 million downloads. In 2011, there's talk of an animated movie and plush toys. Our favourite has to be the festively-themed Angry Birds Seasons which opened up a new level for each day of Advent. Also check out the Angry Birds Peace Summit:     Google Maps Navigation wins big at T3 Awards It wasn't the biggest surprise in the world, but the free Android turn-by-turn sat nav deservedly took the inaugural App of the Year gong at the T3 Gadget Awards in October, beating out Foursquare, Layar and Spotify   Falcon battle in your own backyard Hands up who hasn't dreamed of shooting down TIE Fighters from the Millennium Falcon? Well now you can, with a little more reality than your average sim. Star Wars Arcade: Falcon Gunner uses the iPhone's camera lens to stage the battlefield meaning the skyline of your hometown or the comfort of your living room.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Angry Birds HD The iPhone game causing a stir around the world has gone big, gone HD, gone iPad. T3 App Chart | Top 10 iPad Apps | Angry Birds HD Review ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   T3 iPad Edition hits the App Store The launch of the iPad Edition has been a huge event for us at T3, giving a whole new lease of life to your favourite gadget magazine, with a host of interactive features and videos, bringing your favourite tech to life like never before. Download the January issue from the App Store today.   APP REVIEWS FROM THE T3 APP CHART: FIFA 11 scores on the iPhone Once again EA's top sports franchise comes out with a winner on the iPhone. FIFA has once again asserted its dominance over the footy game scene on a new plaftform. Check out our FIFA 11 review for iPhone   Sonic 4 spins its way onto the iPhone It has been a whopping 16 years in coming, but Sonic the Hedgehog 4: Episode I has arrived on the Apple iPhone and we're happy to reveal that it's a must-have app for fans of the classic series. Read our Sonic 4 for iPhone review Windows 7 arrives with Xbox Live games Microsoft's new mobile OS has already delivered on its promise to bring a host of top games to the platform, via the Xbox Live portal. Earthworm Jim, old classic Monopoly and RPG The Harvest are all worth a download if you're handset is rocking the world's newest OS.   Google Translate lifts the Android Market The Android Market has been steadily improving throughout the back end of 2010, but Google's own stable of apps remain the most impressive. None more so than Google Translate, which can translate text and speak it back through your handset. It means you'll no longer go to Spain, speaking slowly and expecting people to understand. Well worth our coveted five star award.   Angry Birds HD rules on iPad One of the first five star games for the iPhone, and it comes in the form of those ill-tempered winged creatures. Angry Brds HD for iPad translates gloriously from the iPhone and looks beautiful on the iPad's 9.7-inch screen. Definitely worth a punt.   Link: T3 App Chart     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Virgin Media 3D content given hefty pre-Christmas boost Posted: 24 Dec 2010 03:22 AM PST Posted by Luke Johnson on Fri 24 Dec 2010 Virgin Media chase Sky in 3D content stakes Virgin Media has announced it is to add a feast of new 3D content to its on-demand services early in the New Year as it looks to capitalise on the festive adoption of the extra dimensional home entertainment technology.   With two 3D documentaries and two additional dimension animations joining the Virgin Media service of XL TV customers yesterday, a further nine 3D entertainment additions will roll out cross January and February with Hollywood releases The Hole and Despicable Me joining the mix as on-demand 3D Movies.   Related links 3D TV: 4 million units sold in 2010 3D TV: How it all works Best 3D TVs on sale now In an attempt to keep up with rivals Sky, which will broadcast Avatar in 3D for the first time this evening, the Virgin Media 3D content will feature a selection of natural history productions with documentaries entitled 3D Sun and Dinosaurs Alive already available to be followed by Mummies, Waking the T-Rex, Siegfried and Roy: The Magic Box and MicroWorlds as well as the enticingly named The Extreme Nature of Bats.   Upping the 3D anti, Sony yesterday declared it believed 2011 would be the year 3D comes “into fruition” with the President of Sony Computer Entertainment Europe, Andrew House declaring: “3D is going to be driven by building an ecosystem that's based around content, TV penetration, and so on."   House added: "In the UK you are seeing a strong push by broadcasters like Sky, who see enormous potential in 3D.”   Will you be investing in 3D TV this festive period? Let us know your views on the extra dimensional technology via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Mac App Store interface pictures surface Posted: 24 Dec 2010 03:14 AM PST Posted by Michael Sawh on Fri 24 Dec 2010 Desktop App Store tipped to open its doors in January Screenshots, icons and coding for Apple's Mac App Store have emerged as we anticipate a launch in early January.   - Apple Mac App Store pictures   Related links T3 App Chart | Best iPad apps Best apps of 2010 Apple MacBook Air review new 11-inch model First up is evidence of the Mac App Store login page which interestingly also indicates that users will be able to gain access with an Apple account, iTunes account, or MobileMe account.   Apple iOS-like parental controls preferences appear likely according to coding which also supports a feature which allows games to be blocked for certain age groups. Lastly, there's the Mac App Store icon which you can see here located on a Mac OS X 10.6.6 dock.     Set to be available as a free download for Mac OS X Snow Leopard users, January 6th has been touted as an official launch date for the Mac App Store which coincidentally is the same day that CES 2011 kicks off.   Link: 9to5 Mac This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Logitech Revue: Production halts on Google TV boxes Posted: 24 Dec 2010 02:48 AM PST Posted by Adam Bunker on Fri 24 Dec 2010 Is Google working on a complete overhaul in the face of poor sales? Just days after word that Google has asked TV manufacturers to hold off on unveiling new Google TV sets, a source close to Logitech has revealed that production of its Revue set top boxes has been halted, as we wait for Google to update the software. Related links Sony Google TV UK launch set for early 2011 Logitech Revue review: Google TV review Google TV unveiled Whilst concrete numbers remain a secret, Google TV certainly hasn’t been the world-conquering entertainment revolution its makers and partners were hoping for. The blame for this seems to be lying in the software, which lacks the polish that Apple’s famous for. Gigabyte, who make the Revue boxes for Logitech, has reportedly halted production until march 2011, under the grounds that Google may choose to integrate the upcoming Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) into Google TV’s next iteration. Google TV still isn’t out in the UK, but is expected half way through next year. Will you buy into the VoD platform? Let us know on the T3 Twitter feed.   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Weird News: The year in tech's strangest happenings Posted: 24 Dec 2010 02:22 AM PST Posted by Luke Johnson on Fri 24 Dec 2010 The year in Weird News 2010 has been a wild a turbulent year in the world of tech with many great gadgets landing, 3D tech taking to the mainstream and tablet computers finding a strong second wind spearheaded by Apple’s dominant iPad.   Away from the tech successes and groundbreaking new releases the year has been littered by the weird and wonderful stories that keep this industry from stagnating. As we now draw close on the year, we take a look back at the strange gadget goings on of the past 12 months.   Steve Jobs spotted in the wild: Apple’s CEO and bringer of the year’s must have gadget, Steve Jobs has been spotted out in public. It’s almost as weird as when you used to see your teachers in nightclubs, isn’t it? Stranger still: he‘s been photographed wearing that same outfit he always makes his announcements in, fuelling rumours that he is in fact a cartoon character, and is painted into his clothes. Steve: Blue jeans of that hue are pretty nineties. Oh, and yes: this does qualify as news.   Time Traveller found in Black and White film: A member of the public identified what looks like a woman on a mobile phone in footage from a Charlie Chaplin film. Could this be evidence of time travel, or just an example of crazy people talking to their hands? You decide Mysterious Amazon package not so mysterious: It’s a simple story, this one: Man finds package on his own doorstep, man worries it’s a bomb, man calls police, policeman spots Amazon logo on package, man concedes to shopping on Amazon. It’s a parable of the modern day that further shows our species to be too stupid to deserve planetary supremacy. Facebook group to prove Boobs don't cause earthquakes: An Iranian cleric bizarrely claimed that women in sexy clothes cause earthquakes. The logical response? Thousands of ladies in Facebook's 'Boobquake' campaign will show off their assets this Monday to prove him wrong. Worldwide nerdgasms as lightsabers become reality: Anyone who isn’t absurdly excited by the prospect of a real life lightsaber probably has no soul. Hold your horses though, as one swift swipe of this badboy will probably leave you with no skin and no eyes. Rad-iculous   Check back to T3.com every week in 2011 for a bevy of new and truly absurd weird news.   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

News@10: HTC Incredible HD launch and iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak Posted: 24 Dec 2010 02:00 AM PST Posted by Luke Johnson on Fri 24 Dec 2010 T3 scans the Twitterverse to bring you a handy daily round-up of gadget news, tech rumours and randomness from the WWW. Kick back with your morning cuppa and catch up. Friday   MOVIE NEWS @GeekyGadgets - Avatar is the most pirated movie of 2010     TV NEWS @Engadget - Logitech halting Revue production until Google TV software revamp     GOOGLE NEWS @PocketLint - Christmas Google Doodle is 17 works of art     IPHONE NEWS @Gaj-it - No iOS 4.2.1 jailbreak for Christmas     MOBILE NEWS @Gaj-it - HTC Incredible HD to be unveiled January 6th      Get more news, views and tech tips:    T3 on Twitter Direct your web attentions to twitter.com/t3dotcom for a feed of all the latest tech news and gadgetry goodness. We’ll also reach out for your opinions for future features, so have your brains ready.       T3 on Facebook Facebook.com/t3mag is our handle. Don’t worry though, we spend much less time growing Farmville crops and poking strangers than we do divulging tech info.     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Free apps: Win Gentle Alarm today! Posted: 24 Dec 2010 01:59 AM PST Posted by James Ranson on Fri 24 Dec 2010 Free Android apps site launches to bring some Christmas cheer to Android phone owners. The free app craze that's sweeping the UK has come to T3.com with the launch of a brand new App Vent Calendar Android app giveaway.    The soaring sales of Android handsets, driven by phones like the HTC Desire HD, has seen an increase in the quality and range of Android apps available to download from the Martketplace, leading many of the top developers to produce apps not just for the iPhone but also for the burgeoning Android community.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- How to enter to win free apps: - Visit the AppVent Calendar: Win free android apps --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------    With Android apps at their most desirable since the arrival of the operating system, T3.com is giving away over £3,000 worth of the best Android apps. From the 1 Dec you'll be able to enter to win top paid apps like Spotify, CoPilot, LogMeIn and We7.   The AppVent Calendar, sister site to the ever-growing App Chart, will run for the 25 days of Advent. Twenty five of the best and most exciting Android developers have joined us to give away a taste of Android love for the festive period. An amazing 800+ apps, valued at more than £3,000 will be given away for nothing, gratis, free.   Each day you’ll all be able to enter a twitter draw to win the day’s app – just follow T3, then hit the button. Re-tweet as many times as you like – winners will be drawn at random at the end of each day.   Additionally, our friends at Three have provided three brand new HTC Desire HD Android phones. These are hidden within the calendar, and a separate draw will chose the lucky winner on these days.   Simply stay tuned, like us on Facebook/t3mag, or follow #t3appvent on Twitter/t3dotcom to take part – good luck, and a very happy Xmas to you from all at T3! This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Google ousts Facebook on mobile web says Opera Posted: 24 Dec 2010 01:00 AM PST Posted by Devina Divecha on Fri 24 Dec 2010 Mobile web browsing on Opera Mini shows Google beating Facebook for top spot The monthly State of the Mobile web report has been released by Opera Software, according to which Google has toppled Facebook to become the most frequented website in November. Related links Facebook for iPhone app review Best iPhone apps Ten ways Google is taking over the world Opera Mobile 10 for Nokia app review Opera Mini for iPhone app review According to the report, users browsed 340 billion pages in the first 11 months of 2010, 80.0 million people used Opera Mini in November, 44.6 billion pages were served, and 6.3 petabytes of operator data were compressed for Opera Mini users. On a global basis, Twitter and Zedge rose significantly. In the United Kingdom, Amazon was back on the list of most visited websites after 10 months of absence. Google tops Facebook in the UK and the Apple iPhone was the top handset for November 2010 in the UK. Global trends showed that Google was the most visited website on Opera Mini, followed by Facebook. Jon von Tetzchner the Co-founder of Opera Software said, "This month, the report reflects on a year of growth for Opera, but more importantly, growth for the mobile Internet. Passing milestone after milestone over the year, our users took the full Web experience to their hearts and browsed an incredible 340 billion pages in the first 11 months of 2010 (compared to 129 billion pages in the first 11 months of 2009)." What browser do you use on your mobile phone? Tell us on T3's Twitter and Facebook pages and follow us fort he latest tech news.     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Giant iPhone launches Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light Posted: 24 Dec 2010 12:26 AM PST Posted by Devina Divecha on Fri 24 Dec 2010 The new iOS version of the Tomb Raider game splashed across 56 iPad screens Snow-weary travellers at St Pancras International station were in for a surprise at the start of this week when they were greeted by Lara Croft and the largest Apple iPhone they had ever seen. Square Enix, the game publisher, created the world's largest iPhone from 56 Apple iPads to celebrate the launch of the iOS version of Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light. Related links iPhone 4 vs HTC Desire: which smartphone is best? Best iPhone apps iPhone 5 clone caught on video with new iPhone design Apple iPad: iOS 4.2 update review Best tablets: iPad alternatives The new Tomb Raider version for iOS devices was displayed on the "iPhone" at St Pancras, London, after which the iPads were given out to lucky passers-by. Each iPad came pre-loaded with the Lara Croft game. Crystal Dynamics studio head Darrell Gallagher said, "Gaming on the move is a fantastic way to keep entertained on those long winter commutes. And with temperatures in the UK set to drop again this week, people need this today more than ever." Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light is now available on the App Store, for £3.99 for the iPhone and iPod Touch and £5.99 for the iPad. Are you one of the lucky people to get a free iPad? Post on T3's Twitter and Facebook if you were around to see the iPhone/iPads or got one free. Via: MCV     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Google Nexus S goes to outer space and works Posted: 23 Dec 2010 11:40 PM PST Posted by Devina Divecha on Fri 24 Dec 2010 Android astronauts travel to the big unknown. If you needed another reason to buy the Google Nexus S apart from all the specs the phone boasts, this would be it. Google tested the boundaries of their Nexus S phones and sent them where no phones have gone before - outer space. Related links Google Nexus S review Win Android apps with T3's Appvent calendar Google Nexus S vs Samsung Galaxy S Best free Android apps 2010 Android 2.3 Gingerbread: best features Little Android astronauts were sent into outer space with seven Nexus S phones. The phones' sensors were being tested, and applications including Google Maps and Google Sky Map were being used. After the experiment, it was found that the Nexus S was able to function till temperatures of minus 50 degrees Celsius and the GPS kept track of the phone till 60,000 feet. The Google Blog hosts videos of the Nexus S' trip to outer space passing 100,000 feet, and we see a tiny green Android astronaut getting knocked off the platform to plummet to Earth. The Google Nexus S already has been gifted Android 2.3.1 in the US and we're hoping to see a UK version soon. Do you think the Nexus S is sturdier after knowing it works in outer space? Fly over to T3's Twitter and Facebook pages and weigh in. Stay tuned in for latest tech news. Via: TechRadar     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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