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- News@8pm: iPhone 5 release date and BBC iPlayer app
- Android Market Web App Store launches: Video update
- Sony Ericsson Xperia Play confirmed for Three in UK
- Editor's desk competition: This week's winners revealed
- Nintendo boss slams cheap App Store games
- Nintendo 3DS UK release date games availability revealed
- Angry Birds Valentine's Day special hits Seasons update
- Android 2.4 due for April release
- Google 2.4 due for April release
- BBC iPlayer app to launch for iPad this week, February 10th
- HTC will have best phones at MWC 2011, say T3 readers
- Sony Ericsson Xperia Play release date set for April
- New MacBook Pro UK release date: March 11th
- Samsung PL20 unleashed
- LG calls for PS3 sales ban in the US
- Sony Ericsson Xperia Play hitting O2
- News@10: Xperia Play release date and Dead Space 2
- Xbox TV channel incoming?
- Google Nexus S heading to Vodafone
- iPhone 5 release date 5 June?
| News@8pm: iPhone 5 release date and BBC iPlayer app Posted: 08 Feb 2011 12:00 PM PST Welcome to your nightly round-up of the day's news and goings on courtesy of T3.com. Sony's PSP Phone, now dubbed the Xperia Play, is set to hit the UK this coming April. That is according to Orange which announced today it would be stocking the Xperia Play from April in the UK alongside Everything Everywhere partner T-Mobile. Joining the two brightly coloured networks in offering the upcoming gaming-centric smartphone will be O2 and Three both of which have expressed their intents to host the Android blower.
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Mobile applications dominate our portable tech's interface nowadays with two new additions to the app world today grabbing our attention. With the BBC revealing that a BBC iPlayer app will launch for the iPad on Thursday, it was left to that bastion of mobile application, Angry Birds to steal the show with the arrival of a Valentine's Day themed Angry Birds special for the Seasons application.
Nintendo 3DS release day is fast approaching and today Ninty has whet our glasses-free 3D gaming appetites with the announcement of the full list of launch day titles. With 13 games heading for launch, the 3DS looks in stronger shape than stateside PS3 consoles that are currently being attacked by LG over claimed patent infringements.
Apple leaks return for yet another day but for once they are on the strong side with dates arriving for both the mooted iPhone 5 and expected MacBook Pro refreshes. Whilts the Apple iPhone 5 release date has been pegged June 5th to coincide with WWDC, the MacBook Pro refresh is set to hit the UK on March 11th.
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| Android Market Web App Store launches: Video update Posted: 08 Feb 2011 10:17 AM PST New Android web market makes finding Android apps easier. Watch the Android web market video to see just how.
Source: T3 tech videos l Original: Android Web Market video
Among the hubbub of yesterdays Android 3.0 (Honeycomb) announcement, it was easy to miss the unassuming news that Google has completely refreshed the web version of the Android Market. The Market web store, which has gone live now, brings the online presence of the Market in line with what’s currently offered by Apple – namely a list of every available app, with pictures, reviews and charts.
Previously, Android’s web store only sported a ‘featured’ section, and the info on offer was somewhat sparse. This update should allow users to properly scan and compare apps on their computers before downloading. Another update came in the form of in-app payments, which will allow for extra content, such as levels for games to be bought on the go. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Sony Ericsson Xperia Play confirmed for Three in UK Posted: 08 Feb 2011 09:01 AM PST Xperia Play to land on all five major UK mobile networks Three has become the final of the UK’s big five mobile network providers to announce it will offer the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play handset, formerly known as the PSP Phone.
Following in the footsteps of O2, Orange and T-mobile which announced their intentions for the Xperia Play in the past 24 hours after Vodafone broke cover to be the first network to confirm it would stock the upcoming gaming-centric handset, an official Three press release revealed: “Three has just announced it’s ranging the Sony Ericsson XPERIA play over on @ThreeUK.”
Chind went on to add: The Sony Ericsson XPERIA play is perfect for gamers but above all, it’s a top-of-the-range smartphone which is why we are so excited to be ranging it on our award winning network.”
Whilst full specifications and pricing for the Xperia Play remain a mystery, the device, confirmed to be officially unveiled during a Sony Ericsson press conference in Barcelona this coming Sunday, February 13th, ahead of the opening day of MWC 2011, is expected to land in the UK in April following arrival confirmation by Orange.
Does the widespread adoption of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play by networks give you faith in the upcoming handset or give the device a distinct whiff of bandwagon jumping? Let us know your thoughts on the device via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Editor's desk competition: This week's winners revealed Posted: 08 Feb 2011 08:11 AM PST Find out what this week's mystery prize was and past editor's desk giveaways Tuesday’s are often a day of dread, the buoyant energy recovered from the weekend is gone and the following weekend’s recuperation is nothing more than a mere spot on the ever distant horizon. Fear not though for your trusted T3 brings you the unique opportunity to claim some tasty tech swag each and every Tuesday through our competition: ‘What’s on the Editor’s desk?’
This week we took a tangent from the standard gadgets and gizmos to offer up a seductively soft Space Rug, a sort of wearable blanket that makes you look like a Star Wars extra. While there were many entries close to the mark few hit the nail on the head. One of those correct answers, however, came from Tom Myers on Facebook who can now relax with his Thumbs Up Space Rug.
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To be in with a chance of winning next week’s mystery editor’s desk prize simply follow T3 on Twitter and Facebook and await the first clue next Tuesday at 10am. Still not quaking with excitement? Then take a look at the prizes we have already given away to our Facebook fans and Twitter followers:
- Five Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power Razors
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| Nintendo boss slams cheap App Store games Posted: 08 Feb 2011 08:05 AM PST Ninty says low-cost games are harming the industry Nintendo chief Reggie Fils-Amie has hit out at the low price of games on mobile app stores saying that it has created a mentality that portable games should be available on the cheap.
Fils-Amie says that a game like Angry Birds, which costs only 59p on the iPhone and is free on Android is the exception to the rule and that the majority of cheap mobile games are damaging the industry.
Speaking to GTTV Magazine he reckons that customers now expect that they can get their hands on a game for only a couple of bucks, rather than the £30-odd Nintendo charges for it's top level portable DS games.
"I actually think that one of the biggest risks today in our industry are these inexpensive games that are candidly disposable from a consumer standpoint," he says.
"Angry Birds is a great piece of experience but that is one compared to thousands of other pieces of content that for one or two dollars I think actually create a mentality for the consumer that a piece of gaming content should only be two dollars. I actually think some of those games are overpriced at one or two dollars but that’s a whole different story."
Of course Nintendo has a vested interest in the low prices of App Store games, which drastically under-cut those on their own console, the lack of depth and quality on offer not withstanding.
It'll be interesting to see how the company prices Angry Birds when it is launched for the 3DS later this year. Will gamers be willing to splash out console prices?
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| Nintendo 3DS UK release date games availability revealed Posted: 08 Feb 2011 06:58 AM PST PES 2011 3D and Super Street Fighter IV 3D confirmed to launch alongside console The full line-up of games set to be released alongside the March 25th UK arrival of the Nintendo 3DS has been released with 13 titles preparing for the launch day 3D console treatment.
Covering all bases with a mixture of beat ‘em-up, sport, adventure and more relaxed gaming experiences, the selection of launch titles will see nine different developers creating content with Nintendo self publishing Pilotwings Resort and nintendogs.
Launch title favourite Ridge Racer will be hitting the 3DS when it lands in stores on March 25th as will the EA life simulation The Sims 3 and LucasArts’ LEGO Star Wars III The Clone Wars. SEGA’s Super Monkey Ball and Samurai Warriors: Chronicles from TECMO KOEI are also set to get the 3D treatment.
Ubisoft will complete the round of launch titles with four releases as Asphalt 3D and platform classic Rayman 3D get set to join two Tom Clancy releases, Ghost Recon Shadow Wars and Splinter Cell 3D. Nintendo 3DS consoles are currently available for pre-order with the lowest prices coming in a smidge under the £200 mark.
Does the recently announced list of 3DS launch titles tempt you into pre-ordering the glasses-free 3D console or have you set to await the Sony NGP arrival? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Angry Birds Valentine's Day special hits Seasons update Posted: 08 Feb 2011 04:55 AM PST Valentine's Day update lands for Angry Birds Seasons Following an update to the original Angry Birds offering yesterday developer Rovio has released an update to Angry Birds Seasons bringing 15 love-filled Valentine’s Day themed levels to the mobile application.
Having sported Halloween and Christmas levels in recent iterations, the Angry Birds Seasons app now tackles Valentine’s Day with a new episode entitled “Hogs and Kisses” which, as you might expect, features a fanciful feast of pink-hued backdrops, heart-breaking bird-flinging action and stereotypical romantic connotation piggy strongholds.
Those users who don’t feel dutifully struck by Cupid’s Angry Birds arrow following the new selection of levels, the update also offers gamers the chance to create and send Angry Birds Valentine’s Day cards to loved ones via Facebook.
Would you significant other appreciate an Angry Birds Valentine’s Day card or would you find yourself hiding like an egg-stealing pig? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Android 2.4 due for April release Posted: 08 Feb 2011 03:50 AM PST
No sooner were we rubbing our hands at Android 2.3 AKA Gingerbread, Google have gone and announced 2.4 will be taking over, as early as April.
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| Google 2.4 due for April release Posted: 08 Feb 2011 03:50 AM PST
No sooner were we rubbing our hands at Android 2.3 AKA Gingerbread, Google have gone and announced 2.4 will be taking over, as early as April.
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| BBC iPlayer app to launch for iPad this week, February 10th Posted: 08 Feb 2011 03:39 AM PST iPlayer app to finally hit iOS devices this week BBC iPlayer is to hit the Apple iPad in app form later this week as a Beeb head leaks the February 10th arrival via micro-blogging site Twitter.
Letting slip full details of the imminent launch Geoff Marshall, Interactive Operations Manager for the BBC, tweeted via his personal feed: "iPlayer App for iPad is being released this Thursday - 10th Feb. 3G connection is browse only. Browse+Playback requires Wi-Fi."
Announcing in February of last year that iPlayer would be making its way to iOS, it is believed that the BBC will roll out the iPad version of the service in the US with stateside users required to pay a subscription fee to view the bevy of catch-up content.
Will you be adding the BBC iPlayer app to your iPad this Thursday? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| HTC will have best phones at MWC 2011, say T3 readers Posted: 08 Feb 2011 03:14 AM PST T3 Polls: Your chance to have your say Every week we let you go to battle amongst yourselves over a hot tech topic. Last week we shoved Mobile World Congress into your minds, with a question about the mobile manufacturers waiting to spring new handsets on you.
It was a simple one: which manufacturer do you think will own at next week’s show? The results were clear: your firm favourite was HTC, which took home a huge 47.86 per cent of the vote despite being on of eight options. HTC is expected to drop the Desire 2 at MWC, so perhaps that’s why you’re so excited? This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Sony Ericsson Xperia Play release date set for April Posted: 08 Feb 2011 03:09 AM PST Orange and T-Mobile to host Xperia Play from April Orange has become the latest UK mobile network provider to confirm it will host the upcoming Sony Ericsson Xperia Play PSP Phone leaking that the long awaited device will be available from April.
With O2 having already announced via Twitter “Awesome news - the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play is coming to O2,” Orange’s PR manager, Conor Maples, took to the micro-blogging site to declare, with a slight misspelling, "Yes we are due to take the Experia Play [sic] in April."
Whilst no further light could be shed on an exact arrival date or pricing on the Android powered device, the latest confirmations see Orange and T-Mobile join Vodafone and the recently declared O2 as providers of the forthcoming Xperia Play leaving Three as the only major UK network yet to confirm its intentions for the gaming-centric handset.
Will Sony’s PSP Phone really be worth the hype and excitement or will it fall far short of expectations? Share your thoughts via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| New MacBook Pro UK release date: March 11th Posted: 08 Feb 2011 03:09 AM PST Imminent refresh sees stock of current model run dry If you’re thinking of buying a MacBook Pro you’d be best holding off for a few weeks, as leaked information from Best Buy has revealed that the line is set for a refresh on March 11th. The news follows weeks of low stock levels on in Apple stores, and all signs point to a completely new machine.
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| Posted: 08 Feb 2011 03:00 AM PST Bargain-bucket snapper loaded up with must-have tech. Samsung has just pulled the wrappers off of its new budget compact snapper, the PL20. And while it comes in at a penny shy of £100, it’s got features that’d make cameras twice that price blush.
As well as a more than ample 14 megapixel sensor, you’ll find a massive 27mm wide angle lens, as well as 5x optical zoom for getting right into the action from any distance.
Best of all, it rocks HD Ready 720p video smarts, with shots recorded at 24fps. Considering the price that’s mighty impressive. Chuck in a Smart Auto function for getting the very best snaps without tinkering with the settings, and you’re looking at a gadget must-have. Samsung has also ditched its reliance on AA batteries for its low-end compacts, switching to a rechargeable effort instead.
It’s up for grabs in March in black, red, silver and pink. Surely worth a punt if you want a basic camera for lugging round festivals and the like this summer. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| LG calls for PS3 sales ban in the US Posted: 08 Feb 2011 02:35 AM PST LG versus Sony: Round two LG is at war with Sony after the Seoul-based manufacturer filed two complaints with the U.S. International Trade Commission (ITC) over a series of patent infringements.
This latest legal wrangling follows closely on from an investigation carried out by the ITC late last year into claims that LG mobile phones are infringing on seven Sony patents. In what could be a messy period of legal wrangling, we sincerely hope it doesn't result in our Stateside friends being denied some PS3 gaming action.
Link: Bloomberg
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| Sony Ericsson Xperia Play hitting O2 Posted: 08 Feb 2011 02:02 AM PST Gaming phone set to be detailed at Mobile World Congress. The Sony Ericsson Xperia Play, known by pretty much everyone as the PlayStation phone, has been pegged for UK release by O2.
Taking to Twitter, the mobile network said, “Awesome news - the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play is coming to O2. Loving their ad too.” The latter refers to the Super Bowl spot which officially introduced the gaming cell to the masses during last Sunday’s Super Bowl.
The Xperia Play has been leaked and spied for months, with Sony Ericsson happily previewing the phone on several occasions. It comes loaded with a PlayStation Pocket app for downloading games, a Qualcomm chip for lightning fast performance and Android Gingerbread to boot.
Can’t wait for the PlayStation Phone? Or holding out for the Sony NGP at the end of the year? Tell us what you think on our Facebook and Twitter pages now. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| News@10: Xperia Play release date and Dead Space 2 Posted: 08 Feb 2011 02:00 AM PST 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. TuesdayFUTURE NEWS @TechRadar - LightRadio to dramatically boost UK's mobile signal
GAMING NEWS @TechWatch - Dead Space 2 stays top of UK game chart
MOBILE NEWS @TechRadar - Sony Ericsson Xperia Play gets UK release date
GOOGLE NEWS @PocketLint - Gmail takes Priority with your iPhone inbox
APP NEWS @PocketLint - BBC iPlayer for iPad downloading 10 February
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| Posted: 08 Feb 2011 01:04 AM PST Conan O'Brien producer lifts lid on Big M's plans. Microsoft is plotting a dedicated Xbox TV channel, with claims that the streaming service could be ready to hit gaming hubs in autumn this year. The news follows reports last year which suggested Microsoft was looking into using the Xbox 360 as a conduit for cable companies in the US to deliver channels and TV content.
The executive producer for US comedian and presenter Conan O’Brien, Jeff Ross, claims he has had talks with Microsoft about a potential hook-up, but pulled out because there were too many unknowns.
He says that while there were plans for new content and a proper channel, the Big M was still lacking ideas. Ross said, "The Xbox thing - a lot of the conversations were 'well, it's a show, but it's not a show and there are no breaks, but maybe there are breaks and it's not 60 minutes, it's this' and nobody really knew what it was.”
"I think it's coming and it's big,” he added. “It's just that we weren't in a position at that point to figure out what it was."
It is clear that Microsoft is keen to use its Xbox 360 presence to tap into TV, at a time when services like Lovefilm and iPlayer are doing the business on the rival PS3. Would you watch TV on your Xbox? Let us know what you think on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| Google Nexus S heading to Vodafone Posted: 07 Feb 2011 11:52 PM PST Vodafone promises white version of bleeding-edge Android handset. Vodafone has confirmed that it’s set to sell the Android Gingerbread-packing Google Nexus S. And what’s more it’ll be stocking the much-hyped white version alongside the sleek black model.
The flagship Android handset has been up for grabs on O2, T-Mobile and Orange since its launch back in December. Vodafone is yet to reveal its price plans and you may want to hold fire until after MWC to see just what other Gingerbread offerings are unveiled.
The mobile network says it’ll be flogging the Nexus S in 24 countries worldwide, including the UK. The phone crams in NFC on top of the very latest smartphone build of Google’s best-selling smartphone OS.
Will you be getting a Nexus S on Vodafone? Or are you waiting to see just what HTC, Samsung and co have up their sleeves at next week’s MWC? Tell us over on our Facebook and Twitter pages now. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 07 Feb 2011 11:40 PM PST Online chatter claims WWDC pegged for first week in June. Is the iPhone 5 set to outed on 5 June? The NFC-touting blower could make a debut then, with rumours flying that Apple’s annual Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), has been lined up for the first week in June.
The eagle-eyed Mac fans at AppleBitch have been keeping an eye on the Moscone Centre website, the venue where Apple holds WWDC. From 5-9 June, the centre says it’s holding a “corporate meeting”, a phrase used in previous years by Apple in reference to its developer bash.
This coincides with leaked dates in the San Francisco Chronicle. If these dates are spot on, we’re likely to see the iPhone 5 take a bow on the first day of proceedings, as was the case with the iPhone 3GS in 2009 and the iPhone 4 in 2010.
The iPhone 5 is expected to rock NFC smarts, as well as a rumoured slimline design. Stay tuned here and to our Facebook and Twitter pages for more as we get it.
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