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- News@8pm: White iPhone 4 confirmed and 3DS sales
- Apple iPhone 5 video
- Privacy flaw in Skype Android app exposed
- Portal 2 mystery timer hints towards early game arrival
- Tech Week Video: HTC Sensation, Angry Birds and Flip
- Weird News: Transforming houses, wooden Androids
- GTA 5 release date set as January 15th 2012
- White iPhone 4 release date confirmed by Apple claim WSJ
- TechRadar Phone Awards 2011 officially unveiled
- Sony NGP video shows off graphics we can expect
- Google's Android OS tots up three billionth app download
- PS3 hits 50 million
- HTC Sense 3.0: HTC working to bring it to older devices
- iOS 4.3.2 software update released
- News@10: Google shares drop and Android apps rise
- Nintendo DS outsells 3DS in US
- BlackBerry PlayBook email "very, very soon"
- Nokia W7 and W8: first Nokia Windows Phone 7 handsets named
| News@8pm: White iPhone 4 confirmed and 3DS sales Posted: 15 Apr 2011 12:00 PM PDT Welcome to your nightly round-up of the day's news and goings on courtesy of T3.com. Games console sales have made news today as reports reveal the former Nintendo DS is outselling the recently released 3DS console in a number of markets around the globe, bad news for Nintendo's glasses-free 3D device. On the flip side Sony has announced the sale of the 50 millionth Sony PlayStation 3 console.
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Apple iPhone updates have once again landed on our radar with the release of iOS 4.3.2 to fix issues on the Apple blower and iPad 2 surrounding Facetime. On top of this the WSJ is reporting Apple has confirmed the white iPhone 4 release date as this month, that's right, its finally coming, maybe.
Google's Android OS is reaching new heights as the internet giant reveals the mobile operating system has racked up more than three billion Android app downloads. Keeping on the Android front and HTC's Android skin, the Sense UI is to bring Sense 3.0 features to past devices the Taiwanese company has confirmed. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Posted: 15 Apr 2011 09:26 AM PDT The top rumours surrounding the Apple iPhone 5 Fanboys may well be content with their current Apple smartphones of joy, but there are no doubt more than a few already looking to future notably. an iPhone 5-shaped future.
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| Privacy flaw in Skype Android app exposed Posted: 15 Apr 2011 07:51 AM PDT Skype "working to protect you" from vulnerability. Skype has acknowledged a dangerous flaw in its Android app which leaves the private data of its users open to be exploided by malicious apps.
While the app itself hasn't been giving the data up to snoopers, the design of the app leaves a database file unencrypted, leaving things like your username and password, email address, address and phone number exposed.
If a user has a malicious app installed on their Android phone then those details can be pilfered and sent back to the shady individual in question.
In a brief blog post, Skype has said it is "working to protect you from this vulnerability."
The flaw was discovered by the super sleuths at AndroidPolice.com who posted the following information:
"The most interesting file one can gain access to is main.db. The accounts table in this database holds information such as account balance, full name, date of birth, city/state/country, home phone, office phone, cell phone, email addresses, your webpage, your bio, and more.
"The Contacts table holds similar information, but on friends, family and anyone else in your contact list (that is, more than Skype exposes on other users publicly). Moving further along, looking into the Chats table, we can see your instant messages – and that's just the tip of it. Scary.
"This means that a rogue developer could modify an existing application…, distribute that application on the Market, and just watch as all that private user information pours in. While the exploit can't steal your credit card info, the data it's harvesting is still clearly very private (chat logs linked back to your real name, address, and phone number)."
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| Portal 2 mystery timer hints towards early game arrival Posted: 15 Apr 2011 07:37 AM PDT Portal 2 tipped for early arrival as mystery timer appears A mystery timer has appeared on the Aperture Science website ahead of the release of Portal 2, seemingly counting down to a point when fans of the original gaming release will be able to choose the arrival time of its sequel.
Having yesterday hit the website of Aperture Science, the in-game laboratories company in which you originally awake, the mystery timer has, as we write this, just 1 hour 23 minutes to run. What will happen when this timer hits zero is currently unknown but a teasing piece of text accompanying the countdown suggests it could be the release date.
Adding fresh weapons, new characters and an online co-op mode, Portal 2 will feature Ricky Gervais’s wingman Stephen Merchant who is to voice the robotic tones of your in-game buddy Wheatley.
What will happen when the countdown clock hits zero? Share your thoughts with us via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Tech Week Video: HTC Sensation, Angry Birds and Flip Posted: 15 Apr 2011 07:05 AM PDT Top news from the tech world Coming up on this week’s show; a sensational HTC, RIP Fllip (or Flip as it’s better known), Symbian battles on and Angry Birds has a cracker of a week. All that and we’ve been at the Gadget Show in Birmingham plus we’ll be reading out our favorite tweets from @t3dotcom. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Tech Week: HTC Sensation, Angry Birds and Flip video
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| Weird News: Transforming houses, wooden Androids Posted: 15 Apr 2011 06:57 AM PDT A look at the more eccentric side of tech's last seven days...
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| GTA 5 release date set as January 15th 2012 Posted: 15 Apr 2011 06:53 AM PDT Grand Theft Auto 5 to touch down early next year The next instalment of the hugely popular Gran Theft Auto gaming franchise, the heavily mooted GT5, is to officially launch on January 15th 2012, new reports suggest.
Currently listed for release on the early 2012 date by online retailer GameStop Germany, a January 15th arrival would likely see the currently unannounced gaming title officially unveiled by developer Rockstar at this June’s E3 gaming convention in LA.
Adding weight to the GameStop listing, Wedbush analyst Michael Pachter last year proclaimed: "We fully expect the next instalment of Grand Theft Auto to be released by Q4:12 at the latest, as the company's contracts with the three employees most instrumental in the game's development (Les Benzies, Sam and Dan Houser) expire in January 2012."
Which is your favourite addition to the GTA franchise to date and where would you like to see GTA V set? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| White iPhone 4 release date confirmed by Apple claim WSJ Posted: 15 Apr 2011 04:54 AM PDT Lighter-hued iPhone device coming by the end of the month The Wall Street Journal is claiming Apple has officially confirmed it is to finally release the white iPhone 4 later this month, some ten month after it was supposed to land.
Following a rollercoaster ride of issues, delays and mystery appearances, the lighter-hued Apple handset is reportedly to hit global markets within a matter of days as the WSJ declared: “Apple said Thursday the white iPhone was would be released in the spring, reiterating a projection the company made in October.”
With everything from the battery discolouring the white shell to the white paint job causing the camera’s flash to overpower images being blamed for the handset’s delays, the lighter-toned device was piped to release by a white model iPad 2 that launched alongside its traditional black counterpart last month sporting a new slimmer, lighter form factor, dual cameras and a dual-core processor.
Will the white iPhone 4 still have a market if landing later this month or has it long passed its window of opportunity? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
Via: WallStreetJournal This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| TechRadar Phone Awards 2011 officially unveiled Posted: 15 Apr 2011 04:15 AM PDT T3 Gadget Awards 2011 nominations now open too Gadget blog TechRadar has officially announced the TechRadar Phone Awards 2011, with twelve mobile based phone categories covering everything from Best App of the Year to the coveted Best Phone of the Year.
Urging readers and tech fans to get involved, the Phone Awards will see six categories put directly to a panel of judges that features leading tech journalists from Gizmodo, the Telegraph, Sky News and MSN, with winners of a further six categories to be decided solely by you, the gadget loving public.
Speaking out on the upcoming ceremony TechRadar’s resident handset guru Gareth Beavis said: “The TechRadar Phone Awards 2011 is a great chance for the public and industry experts alike to have their say on the best phones, apps and innovations of the year.”
Not had enough of a say on what you think is the best tech around? Fret not, nominations for the T3 Gadget Awards are already open with 19 categories sitting in wait of your Longlist nominations. Head on over to the T3 Gadget Awards Nominations website now to tell us what products you think should be put in the running for the Gadget of the Year, App of the Year and Innovation of the Year titles.
Impatient as we are we don’t want to wait to find out so tell us now via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds, what is your phone of the year? This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Sony NGP video shows off graphics we can expect Posted: 15 Apr 2011 04:13 AM PDT Damning evidence that the NGP will be as powerful as the PS3? New footage of the Sony NGP has been revealed giving us an idea of its graphical prowess when it launches.
Showing off its "Vision Game Engine" the guys at Trinigiy have served up the video in question (which you can see below) of the portable gaming device which will host a power-mongering quad-core processor.
Previously reported to be as powerful as the PS3, the NGP features a massive 5-inch 960x544 OLED touchscreen, a touch-sensitive back, dual analogue sticks, both front and rear cameras and is set to use 2GB and 4GB storage cards for NGP games.
On a NGP UK release date, Sony has previously commented that it would launch in at least one territory before the end of 2011, but it seems that could actually be the US could be first up.
Lazard Capital Markets, a US investment company claimed it attended a Sony PlayStation analyst day where a US 2011 launch date was confirmed. Lazard also added that Sony could not be more precise with regards to a UK and Europe launch date.
We expect to hear alot more about NGP pricing and games at the E3 gaming expo in Los Angeles which kicks off on June 7th.
You can check out the NGP footage in the video below, and let us know your thoughts on it via Facebook and Twitter.
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| Google's Android OS tots up three billionth app download Posted: 15 Apr 2011 03:20 AM PDT Android app downloads up 50 per cent on previous quarter Google’s Android mobile operating system is going from strength to strength with the global tech giant officially announcing the Android platform has clocked up more than three billion app downloads to date.
Whilst this is still a hefty margin behind Apple’s iOS operating system which has reported in excess of 10 billion application downloads thus far, the figures, revealed via the company’s quarterly earnings report, mark a 50 per cent download increase from Q4.
These weighty figures have been obtained in such a short period of time thanks to the rapid rise in popularity of the Android operating system. Keen to reiterate just how successful the OS has become, communicating via the company’s quarterly earnings report, Google’s Senior VP of Commerce and Local declare that more than 350,000 Android devices are being activated each and every day.
Are you an Android adopter? Let us know what you think of the Google mobile OS and which of the many app downloads has proven most popular on your handset via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Posted: 15 Apr 2011 03:14 AM PDT Move and 3D games helping Sony console do the business. Sony has confirmed it’s now sold 50 million PS3s worldwide since launch. The impressive number comes almost five years after the console first went on sale here in November 2006. The numbers were calculated at the end of March.
In addition to overall console sales soaring, Sony has also said it’s shifted an impressive eight million PS Move controllers, as it looks to assert its position against Microsoft’s Kinect. The Big M’s motion sensor had sold 10 million by the start of last month.
3D games are also surging on the PlayStation, with 89 titles now available. It seems strategy of loading the PS3 up with killer tech at launch and watching it sell massively for years is working.
For more on this and the rest of the day’s gadget news, stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| HTC Sense 3.0: HTC working to bring it to older devices Posted: 15 Apr 2011 03:06 AM PDT But for those who can't wait, an HTC Sense 3.0 ROM is available to download There’s been a bit of a furore this week over HTC Sense UI. The latest version of the Android user interface – Sense 3.0 - was unveiled for the new HTC Sensation smartphone earlier this week, but HTC caused a bit of an upset by mentioning that it won’t work on older devices, such as the HTC Desire and the new HTC Incredible S. Now HTC has explained things on its official Facebook page. The posting said: “Clarification: There are aspects of the latest HTC Sense that won’t work on some of our previous devices. We are working to incorporate other aspects that will. Stay tuned.” This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| iOS 4.3.2 software update released Posted: 15 Apr 2011 02:32 AM PDT Update aims to sort FaceTime and 3G problems on the iPad. Apple has just pushed out it latest iOS software update. Dubbed iOS 4.3.2, it brings a number of bug fixes and security updates to the iPad and iPhone, although there are no major UI changes. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apple iOS 4.3: 10 things to do video
Source: T3 Tech Videos
Blank and frozen FaceTime calls have been nipped in the bid, as have connectivity niggles which meant users outside the US couldn’t connect their iPads to 3G networks. All other fixes are related to small security worries.
While the update might not bring major changes, it does mean we’re edging closer to iOS 5. The major boost for the iPhone, iPad and iPod touch is expected to be detailed at WWDC in June, before being released alongside the iPhone 5 in September.
Installed the update? Is everything working ok? Let us know now over on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| News@10: Google shares drop and Android apps rise Posted: 15 Apr 2011 02:00 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. FridayMOBILE NEWS @LeftFoot - Orange and T-Mobile alone in top slicing charitable text donations
GAMING NEWS @Fudzilla - PC Black Ops to get mod tools
GOOGLE NEWS @PressAssociation - Cost surge hits Google shares
GOOGLE NEWS @TechRadar - Google: 3 billion Android apps now installed
GAMING NEWS @Engadget - Nintendo 3DS clocks up 400,000 US sales in opening week
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| Nintendo DS outsells 3DS in US Posted: 15 Apr 2011 12:22 AM PDT Old-school versions of handheld win out. The Nintendo 3DS shifted over 60,000 units less than its DS stablemate during its first month on sale in the US. The three-dimensional handheld sold just under 400,000 in the States, while the DSi and DSi XL managed 460,000 on the back of the release of the latest Pokemon title.
The latest official stats come after Nintendo revealed it had sold 303,000 3DSs in Europe, including 113,000 in the UK. The US numbers are significantly lower than analysts had predicted, but Nintendo America boss Reggie Fils-Aime remained bullish.
"We are very satisfied with this start and we look forward to the momentum that we will build on Nintendo 3DS with the launch of the E-Shop, the launch of the 3D trailers for Hollywood movies and the launch of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time in mid-June,” he said.
By contrast, the original DS sold around 100,000 units more in its first month on sale in November 2004. However, the 3DS costs around $100 more. Have you bought a 3DS yet? Are do you remain unconvinced? Tell us now on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Via Eurogamer ------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nintendo 3DS video
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| BlackBerry PlayBook email "very, very soon" Posted: 14 Apr 2011 11:53 PM PDT New PlayBook owners having to access email via BlackBerry or online. The BlackBerry PlayBook will be getting its own email client, “…very, very soon,” according to RIM’s Co-CEO Jim Balsillie. The news comes after the PlayBook received a string of mediocre reviews, with its lack of a dedicated email app highlighted by many as a flaw. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- BlackBerry PlayBook video
Source: T3 Tech Videos
Speaking to Bloomberg, Balsillie said that new users should hold fire and that they won’t have to wait long for a string of new features. “We have BlackBerry World, our user conference, in a couple weeks. Stay tuned for all capabilities we have coming out on this stuff,” he said.
Balsillie also took time to take a swipe at the iPad, saying, “[The PlayBook] is superior. It’s far more portable, it’s lighter in your hands, you can hold it for longer.” He was also confident of the PlayBook’s success, adding, “I like our chances for a lot of share.”
While that remains to be seen, the fact you can only access email from a BlackBerry via the on-board BlackBerry Bridge software or a webmail client at launch means the PlayBook is already playing catchup.
Are you planning on getting a BlackBerry PlayBook? Or does the lack of features out of the box mean you’ll be leaving well alone? Let us know now on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| Nokia W7 and W8: first Nokia Windows Phone 7 handsets named Posted: 14 Apr 2011 11:33 PM PDT First two Nokia WP7 handsets will pave way for dozen new phones in 2012. Nokia spent the early part of this week plying its new Symbian wares. But now attention has turned to its forthcoming Windows Phone 7 handsets, with Russian mobile fanatic Eldar Murtazin getting the skinny on two new devices packing Microsoft’s ace OS.
Dubbed the Nokia W7 and W8, the pair of phones are based around the newly announced Nokia X7 and the Nokia N8 respectively. Of course, while the hardware might be similar, the software will be completely different, with WP7 working overtime under the hood.
Murtazin said that all Nokia WP7 phones will be using Qualcomm chips. The W7, which packs an 8 megapixel camera, will be the first to hit shelves and will be quickly followed by the W8 and a dozen phones rocking Microsoft’s mobile operating system in 2012.
Nokia has suggested recently that its first WP7 phones wouldn’t be out until next year. But this level of detail means we could be looking at a release on the right side of Christmas 2011. Here’s hoping, as these are Nokia phones well worth shouting about.
Via Engadget This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
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