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- News@8pm: Google Circles, Angry Birds Rio
- iPad 2 augmented reality app teased in official video
- Twitter celebrates fifth b'day with series of revealing tweets
- Apple iOS clock bug returns as US daylight savings begins
- Amazon Kindle on contract at Carphone Warehouse
- Angry Birds Rio to be Amazon appstore exclusive
- What's on the editor's desk competition returns tomorrow
- Griffin Survivor first military-approved iPhone case
- Amazon tablet could beat Apple iPad, say analysts
- iPhone 5 to launch without NFC say UK networks
- Apple cracking down on US iPad 2s shipped to UK
- White iPhone 5 to arrive in spring instead of iPhone 4?
- Google to launch Google Circles social network?
- News@10: No NFC for iPhone 5 and Amazon.com iPad rival
News@8pm: Google Circles, Angry Birds Rio Posted: 14 Mar 2011 01:00 PM PDT Welcome to your nightly round-up of the day's news and goings on courtesy of T3.com. It's been a bit of a shaky day for UK Apple fans, with industry sources (unnamed, of course) from several of the big mobile providers (also unnamed, also of course) decrying with one voice the rumour that the iPhone 5 will come with NFC, or the Near Field Communications technology, that's been cropping up on Android handsets since the Nexus S.
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iPad 2 augmented reality app teased in official video Posted: 14 Mar 2011 10:23 AM PDT Second-gen Apple tablet bags first of presumably many AR apps Developer Total Immersion has unveiled what is being tipped as the first augmented reality app for the recently launched Apple iPad 2 as AR Magic Mirror is demoed in an official teaser video.
Giving an insight into the expansive future of augmented reality and its incorporation in iPad applications the video also teases the possibility of decorating an apartment and viewing AR furniture within a room using nothing more than a QR card and the iPad 2.
Total Immersion co-founder and CEO, Bruno Uzzan has spoken out on his excitement for augmented reality implementation on the iPad 2. He said: “This second generation iPad will be a key enabler to what we will soon see in a massive range of powerful augmented reality applications.”
He added: “With the portability, processing power and broad consumer adoption of the iPad 2, a simple face tracking app today could soon become an essential makeover tool with beauty products at retail. Likewise a traditional game of online chess could become a massive, multiplayer game in the real world playing alongside vivid 3D characters and environments.”
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Via: GeekyGadgets
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Twitter celebrates fifth b'day with series of revealing tweets Posted: 14 Mar 2011 09:41 AM PDT Micro-blogging site celebrates fifth birthday with revealing tweets Twitter has celebrated its fifth birthday as co-founder Jack Dorsey makes a series of tweets revealing how the micro-blogging site came into being.
The Twitter co-founder who touts the Twitter handle @Jack began the micro-blogging site's birthday celebrations yesterday, March 13th with the tweet: “5 years ago today we started programming Twitter ("twttr" for short). 8 days later the first tweet was sent.”
Having outed the Instant Message that sparked the start of the Twitter phenomenon and images of the service’s early user forms and conditions pages, the site’s co-founder reveals that the first manual sent tweet said rather un-dramatically: “Inviting co-workers.” This followed a reportedly automated tweet by @Jack that read: “Just setting up my twttr.”
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Apple iOS clock bug returns as US daylight savings begins Posted: 14 Mar 2011 08:46 AM PDT iOS glitch means iPhone users miss morning alarms, again Apple’s mobile operating system iOS has seen iPhone users hit by a reoccurring glitch as devices fail to correctly handle the switch in American daylight savings time.
Having first struck at the last clock change before failing to initiate alarms at the turn of the New Year, the iOS clock bug is now reported to have turned the time of user’s iPhones back by one hour instead of forward, resulting in thousands of people missing alarms and causing inconvenience to many.
Whilst the issue can reportedly be solved simply by turning the device off and then on again, or alternatively briefly switching on flight mode, both of which solutions are of no use to those who have already missed appointments due to the glitch, it was believed recent iOS updates and patches had removed the error.
With UK clocks set to make the one hour forward move in two weeks time, during the early hours of Sunday 27th March, it is currently unknown whether the issue will affect UK iPhone users. Deleting all alarms and creating new waking alerts has been declared as one way to potentially circumnavigate the issues and be woken promptly following the clock change.
Have you been affected by any of the previous iOS Clock glitches? Let us know and share your stories via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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Amazon Kindle on contract at Carphone Warehouse Posted: 14 Mar 2011 08:33 AM PDT Top e-reader now available gratis with selected mobiles from Carphone Warehouse. T3's top e-reader, the Amazon Kindle, is now available in the UK to Carphone Warehouse and Best Buy customers for free when they pick up a £15 contract with seleceted mobile handsets.
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Angry Birds Rio to be Amazon appstore exclusive Posted: 14 Mar 2011 07:53 AM PDT Amazon puts all its eggs in one basket... Amazon's forthcoming Android appstore has sent a clear message to the Android Market by snagging the next installment of Angry Birds as an exclusive.
Angry Birds Rio, which will see the winged menaces head to Brazil to rescue their kidnapped pals, will be Amazon's lead launch title for its rival Android app store.
Amazon's store will also get the ad-free, paid for version of Angry Birds seasons, for the first time on Android too.
It's likely that Amazon has thrown a few quid in the direction of Rovio to secure this exclusive, but it's well known that the developers haven't been 100 per cent happy with the Android Market in the past. All in all, it seems like a great move from Amazon to launch the store with easily the most popular app in the world at the moment.
The 'Rio' theme sees developers Rovio earn a movie tie in with the forthcoming Rio animated movie from the makers of Ice Age. The original Angry Birds set out to save old friends Blu and Jewel, two rare macaws and stars of the movie.
While there's no official release date at present, Rio arrives in cinema's worldwide on April 15th, with the app expected by the end of the month.
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What's on the editor's desk competition returns tomorrow Posted: 14 Mar 2011 07:41 AM PDT Can you work out what's on the editor's desk? Returning once again, your favourite technology magazine and website T3 will tomorrow be giving you the chance to win a feast of mystery tech prizes in our weekly competition ‘What’s on the editor’s desk?’.
Running across the T3 Facebook and Twitter pages we will be presenting you, the loyal T3 readers with three riddled clues to see if you can guess ‘What’s on the editor’s desk’ and claim yourself some tasty tech treats. From handsets to headphones, games to general gadgetry, each and every Tuesday we will be giving it all away as long as you can solve the puzzle and work out what’s in our mystery box.
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Last week we had five SAVASOCKET Mobile eco energy saving plugs to give away. Sadly our clues proved too tricky for our sharp-minded readers and we were left without a single correct guess. Fret not, however, all five energy plugs will be available this week to runner-ups in a Editor's Desk rollover. Kicking off with the opening clue at 10am sharp you will be able to pit your wits against the T3 riddlers and bag yourself some booty. The second clue will follow at 11am before the final hint lands on our social streams at midday. From there you will have until 3pm to get your answers in before we pick the lucky winner.
Entries can be made by either commenting on the Facebook post or by messaging us on Twitter @T3dotcom with the hashtag #edsdesk. A winner will be picked at random from all the correct answers and if no correct answers are received by the 3pm closing the week’s prize will be rolled over until the next edition of 'What's on the editor's desk'.
To be in with a chance of winning today’s great and exclusive prize, sign up to the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds today so you are primed and ready to follow the clues to the T3 treasure tomorrow.
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Griffin Survivor first military-approved iPhone case Posted: 14 Mar 2011 07:32 AM PDT Griffin brings super-tough, military grade protection to fragile iPhones and iPods. There's no worse sound than the crack, crack, crack of a prized mobile bouncing down a flight of concrete steps, and fans of the iPhone 4 though we are, that glass backside is no friend of tarmac. But the butter-fingered and accident-prone do now have an alternative to regular calls to the Apple insurance line: the ultra-rugged Survivor case.
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Amazon tablet could beat Apple iPad, say analysts Posted: 14 Mar 2011 05:07 AM PDT Amazon well-poised to launch own competitor to Apple's iPad? With all sundry taking a swipe at Apple's tablet crown, market research bods Forrester have claimed that, while the likes of the Motorola Xoom and Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 are noble efforts, the only company with the savvy to take on Apple head-on in the tablet market may be Amazon. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
iPhone 5 to launch without NFC say UK networks Posted: 14 Mar 2011 04:44 AM PDT 'Wave and pay' looks off the next gen iPhone menu Apple looks set to reject NFC technology for the iPhone 5 according to sources from some of the UK's largest mobile phone networks.
The interesting reveal was made through a series of meetings between Apple and several UK operators. One source close to the meetings said, "The new iPhone will not have NFC, Apple told the operators it was concerned by the lack of a clear standard across the industry."
It seems the Cupertino company will instead work on its own NFC platform which would work in combination with iTunes. The technology is likely to be launched next year.
Near Field Communication, which will allow phone users to pay for products and services using their phone, has already been introduced to the smartphone arena after the Samsung Nexus S was officially unveiled late last year with a NFC chip built into the handset.
Android 2.3 which boasts support for NFC appears to show Google's view on the technology, and while some may be surprised that Apple look unlikely to follow suit in 2011, others will perhaps see it as Jobs and company simply wanting to do NFC in its own unique Apple way.
Link: Independent
Apple iPad 2 video: Unboxing
Source: T3 Tech Videos
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Apple cracking down on US iPad 2s shipped to UK Posted: 14 Mar 2011 04:09 AM PDT UK Apple fans having US iPad 2s shipped to Blighty are having their orders cancelled. Some people are always willing to go to extremes to get their mitts on the latest bit of Apple tech - just yesterday we heard of US college student Amanda Foote flogging her spot in the Apple Store queue for 900 dollars. But cunning UK Apple fans looking to get a hold of the iPad 2 ahead of its UK launch on March 25th by having the tablet shipped from the States are reportedly getting shut down by Apple.
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White iPhone 5 to arrive in spring instead of iPhone 4? Posted: 14 Mar 2011 03:45 AM PDT White iPhone 4 or 5? The white iPhone 4 has proven to be a most elusive thing. Initially promised to arrive not long after the iPhone 4’s launch in June last year, it’s still not with us for a number of technical reasons.
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Google to launch Google Circles social network? Posted: 14 Mar 2011 03:25 AM PDT Google rumoured to announce its own 'Circles' Facebook competitor at May conference. According to a post on tech blog The Next Web, Google is looking for a bite out of that lucrative social networking apple. The blog predicts the Google-built Facebook competitor - named Google Circles - will be announced at Google's annual I/O conference, scheduled this year for May 10-11th. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
News@10: No NFC for iPhone 5 and Amazon.com iPad rival Posted: 14 Mar 2011 02:32 AM PDT 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. MONDAYTABLET NEWS @Ubergizmo - Amazon.com might have rival tablet to iPad 2
IPHONE NEWS @Ubergizmo - White iPhone 4 confirmed by Apple exec
IPHONE 5 NEWS @9to5Mac - Apple reportedly tells carriers iPhone 5 won’t have NFC
ANDROID NEWS @Phandroid - Android 2.3 coming to Samsung Galaxy S
ANDROID APP NEWS @Engadget - Official Formula 1 app coming to Android
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Apple iPad 2 video: Unboxing
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