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- Tech Today: Apple sues Samsung, Twitter to buy TweetDeck
- News@8pm: White iPhone 4 dated and Atrix release date
- Samsung Galaxy S Android 2.3 update confirmed by Vodafone
- Zumba Fitness spends second week atop UK games chart
- Moleskine notepad app available for iPhone
- Samsung 2GHz dual-core handsets to launch this year
- What's on the editor's desk competition returns tomorrow
- NEC MEDIAS N-06C waterproof smartphone spotted
- Motorola Atrix UK release date confirmed by Orange
- Obama: White House technology is '30 years behind'
- Angry Birds Seasons adds Easter update
- .XXX domain names go live, online porn finds a new home
- Nintendo Wii 2: stream games on controller
- Microsoft Bing closes in on search giant Google
- HP Touchpad: cloud-based music store primed
- News@10: Bing closes on Google and Virgin Media 3D
- Google Music plans going "backwards"
- HTC 16 megapixel Windows Phone 7 handset incoming
- White iPhone 4: 26 April release planned?
- Tech Today: Apple iPad killing economy? Google Video gone
| Tech Today: Apple sues Samsung, Twitter to buy TweetDeck Posted: 18 Apr 2011 04:45 PM PDT
The tech news that broke after you logged-off Apple has sued Samsung claiming that the technology and user interface on the Galaxy Tab, Galaxy S, and Nexus S are copied from the Apple iPad and Apple iPhone."Rather than innovate and develop its own technology and a unique Samsung style for its smart phone products and computer tablets, Samsung chose to copy Apple's technology, user interface and innovative style in these infringing products," the lawsuit said. Interesting.
Is the Nintendo Wii 2 too late? That's the view of one industry analyst who reckons Nintendo missed the boat by allowing PlayStation Move and Microsoft Kinect to sneak in before launching the Wii 2 console. Michael Patcher of Wedbush Securities reckons that the perfect time for Nintendo to launch a Wii follow-up would have been back in 2009. It is widely expected that Ninty will use the E3 gaming expo this summer to unveil its new super console.
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Dating site Match.com will now introduce a screening process for new members to ensure they're not sexual predators following a lawsuit files against the company. A woman who claimed she was sexually assaulted on a date with a fellow Match.com member says the alleged incident would not have occurred has their been a thorough vetting process. Match says it was considering doing so anyway, but will launch the screening sooner than planned.
Twitter is in talks to buy Tweetdeck according to a host of reports on Monday evening. The social networking giant has apparently offered a staggering $50m for Tweetdeck, which is one of the better third party apps out there The British-based company is owned by Brit Ian Dodsworth and has a mere 15 employees. Twitter's rumoured offer follows reports that UberMedia offered $30m for the company
Apple's iTunes Music software has been updated promising to fix a few niggly little issues. Apple iTunes 10.2.2 clears-up a lad when syncing an iPad, causes problems when previewing video in the iTunes Store and also tweaks the otherall performance of the application.
News@8: If you were away from your favourite tech site on Monday, you missed news of potential release dates for the White iPhone 4 and the Motorola Atrix smartphone, while on the internet Microsoft Bing has closed the search gap on Google and the .XXX adult domains have started to go live. Catch-up on this and so much more in our daily News@8 round-up
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| News@8pm: White iPhone 4 dated and Atrix release date Posted: 18 Apr 2011 12:00 PM PDT
Welcome to your nightly round-up of the day's news and goings on courtesy of T3.com. Future mobile phones are the top tech talk of today with Apple and Motorola's leading imminent handsets grabbing our interest. Kicking of with that repeatedly delayed device and the White iPhone 4 release date is set as April 26th, or so reports claim. Following on from this and the eagerly awaited Motorola Atrix is launch next month exclusive to Orange in the UK the Everything Everywhere partner has confirmed.
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Samsung's leading smartphones keep the round-up on the mobile front with news that Vodafone Samsung Galaxy S users to get Gingerbread update making news alongside reports that the Korean tech giant is to launch 2GHz dual-core processor sporting phones within the next 12 months.
Best internet news of the day is a battle of search giants and explicit outlets. On the search front, Bing has reportedly closed the gap on Google following a year-on-year growth study. Now to what you really care about, the explicit front and the controversial XXX domain has gone live with many adult industry and porn sites adopting the suffix. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Samsung Galaxy S Android 2.3 update confirmed by Vodafone Posted: 18 Apr 2011 09:00 AM PDT
Android 2.3 rollout begins for Vodafone linked Galaxy S handsets Just days ahead of its replacement landing fully equipped with the Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system, Vodafone has officially confirmed it is to begin rolling out the 2.3 update for existing Samsung Galaxy S users. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Samsung Galaxy S2 video
Having taken Samsung into the mainstream of smartphone production and challenged the likes of the HTC Desire and Apple iPhone 4, the Galaxy S is to add the UI enhancements and new Android keyboard with easy copy and paste features found within the latest Google OS update.
Set to hit the UK on May 1st, the Samsung Galaxy S II, is to launch pre-installed with Google’s Android 2.3 OS, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, front and rear mounted cameras and a beautifully crafted slim line, light weight form factor.
Will the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S II top the competitive smartphone market or will the Atrix, Sensation and mooted iPhone 5 battle it out for top honours. Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
Via: TechRadar
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| Zumba Fitness spends second week atop UK games chart Posted: 18 Apr 2011 08:14 AM PDT
Wii dancing giant retains UK gaming crown Latin dancing fanatics have endeavoured to keep Zumba Fitness at number one in the UK games chart for the second week running.
With no big new releases to challenge it, sales for the intense dance and fitness title suffered an eight per cent decline in sales over the past seven days yet still managed to leave Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars trailing in its wake.
Elsewhere, Crysis 2 fell a place to number three followed at four by FIFA 11, the football juggernaut, which is still going strong aided by the backing of several retailer promotions. Similarly Tiger Woods PGA Tour 12: The Masters dropped one place to five with sales having held up following the dramatic golfing tournament of just over a week ago.
Shift 2: Unleashed, the latest incarnation of Need For Speed franchise, was the week’s biggest loser tumbling from five to the lowly position of ten.
Do you think Zumba Fitness will make it to three weeks in a row at number one? Do you know anyone who bought it? Are you willing to name and/or shame them via the internet? Let us know via our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| Moleskine notepad app available for iPhone Posted: 18 Apr 2011 07:58 AM PDT
Category your memories without the aid of the trusty pen and paper. It's not just our favourite tech, gadgets, movies, sub-par sportsmen and music that have cult followings, good old fashioned notepads do to, so it's with great pleasure that we report news of Moleskine's official app for iOS devices.
Yes, the "legendary notebooks" used by the likes of Ernest Hemmingway, Pablo Picasso and that hipster wannabe poet from your local Starbucks have transcended paper and made their way onto the App Store
The free download, which allows you to pick your favourite notebook style - ruled, plain or squared - apparently "allows you to express your creativity through text, images and sketches."
The idea is to harness the power of creative thought wherever it may strike, and use the app to make notes, or draw on the screen. You can then save and geo-tag the note on your device or share it via for favourite means of networking socially.
The Moleskine app is available for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch now. We can see sketching using your fingertips being a bit haphazard though. Artists might want to stick to the old notebook for that, but this is a great alternative to Apple's native Notes app.
Link: Moleskine on iTunes
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| Samsung 2GHz dual-core handsets to launch this year Posted: 18 Apr 2011 06:51 AM PDT
2GHz dual-core smartphones to double handset processing power within 12 months Samsung has revealed it intends to release the world’s first 2GHz dual-core processor touting mobile phone by this time next year.
Just days before the company’s first dual-core handset, the Samsung Galaxy S II is scheduled to be released, Samsung has announced plans to further develop the emerging breed of dual-core smartphones with the hope of seeing handsets packing as much processing power as a laptop. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Samsung Galaxy S2 video
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Having been formerly unveiled with a 1GHz dual-core processor at February’s Mobile World Conference convention in Barcelona, Samsung recently announced it was to up the processing power of the Samsung Galaxy S II to a market leading 1.2GHz dual-core offering ahead of the device’s May 1st UK release date.
Do dual-core processors mark the future of mobile devices or are they simply the latest in a long line of passing trends? Share your thoughts on the matter via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| What's on the editor's desk competition returns tomorrow Posted: 18 Apr 2011 06:14 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 a Proporta Aluminium Lined Leather Case for the recently released Apple iPad 2 in brown to give away. Adding to this we had last week's rollover prize of an easiskin Carbon White iPad skin to join the prize bundle that was eventually won by Facebook follower Pete Amers.
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.
Previous prizes
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| NEC MEDIAS N-06C waterproof smartphone spotted Posted: 18 Apr 2011 05:58 AM PDT
Pamphlet reveals 1Ghz processor for new NEC phone NEC looks set to reveal a super slim smartphone which will feature a waterproof body and Google's Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS.
The leak which arrives courtesy of a pamphlet found by datacider suggests the handset which measures in at 7.9mm thick, will join the NEC N-06C by sporting a waterproof body which has been tested against small water jets and one-meter immersion.
Other notable specs revealed include a 4-inch 480x854 LCD display, 1GHz processor, 1GB ROM, 512MB RAM and a 5-megapixel with 720p video.
There's no info on a release date or whether it's likely to land in the UK, but you can check out the NEC MEDIAS N-06C specs here.
Link: Engadget (Via datacider)
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| Motorola Atrix UK release date confirmed by Orange Posted: 18 Apr 2011 04:52 AM PDT
Atrix to land early May with Lapdock adding £300 to price tag UK mobile network provider Orange has officially revealed that the eagerly awaited dual-core Motorola Atrix handset will hit British soil early next month. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Dropping in at the higher end of the price range spectrum, the Atrix will hit the Everything Everywhere partner in the same month as its main rivals the Samsung Galaxy S II and HTC Sensation touchdown, with a £35 per month contract giving wannabe users 600 monthly minutes, 750MB of data and unlimited text messages.
Joining the Atrix’s CPU, the new flagship Motorola handset will boast 1GB of RAM, a 4-inch 960 x 540p qHD display, front and rear facing cameras and Google’s Android 2.2, FroYo, operating system. Further bolstering the Atrix’s credentials and acting as the device’s party piece, the upcoming device will be available with accompanying Lapdock and HD docks.
The Lapdock, which transforms the Atrix handset into a fully fledged laptop computer thanks to a rather nifty WebTop OS, caught the eye of many when the handset was officially unveiled earlier in the year at the Consumer Electronics Show but has been handed a hefty £300 price tag by the orange-hued network.
Will the Atrix mark a new era in mobile computing or will the more powerful Galaxy S II and HTC Sensation devices still its thunder? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Obama: White House technology is '30 years behind' Posted: 18 Apr 2011 04:25 AM PDT
The Oval Office is lacking in swish gear US President Barack Obama has expressed his disappointment that the technological equipment available at the White House is not as fancy as he thought it would be.
"I always thought I was gonna have, like, really cool phones and stuff," complained Obama at a fund-raising event in his home town of Chicago. "We can't get our phones to work."
"Come on, guys. I'm the President of the United States!” lamented an exasperated Obama. “Where's the fancy buttons and stuff and the big screen comes up? It doesn't happen." According to the President, the situation isn’t much better at his military and intelligence agencies either, "It's true in the Pentagon. It's true in the agencies. It's true in the Department of Homeland Security,"
It seems Obama will have to settle for his admittedly posh kit designed for the average man, having revealed last month at a town hall meeting he owns an iPad as well as his high-security Blackberry.
Were you expecting more from the Presidential kit? Or do you think Barack is bluffing and there’s some tech too top secret to let on about? Tell us now on our Facebook and Twitter pages. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Angry Birds Seasons adds Easter update Posted: 18 Apr 2011 04:00 AM PDT
Angry Birds Seasons gets Easter make over With the Easter bank holiday looming on our calendars and a four day weekend ahead, developer Rovia has released the expected Easter update to its app sensation Angry Birds Seasons.
Following on from the themed, Halloween, Christmas, Valentines and St Patrick’s Day game updates, the Angry Birds spin off has now added an Easter adaptation to its seasonal release filled with bunny ears, decorative eggs and spring time flowers aplenty.
Three special Easter themed golden eggs are also able to be unlocked throughout the 15 levels that are accompanied by a refreshingly spring styled Angry Birds tones.
What festivities and seasonal celebrations would you like to see given the Angry Birds Seasons treatment? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| .XXX domain names go live, online porn finds a new home Posted: 18 Apr 2011 03:16 AM PDT
'Premium' adult web suffix begins registering URLs Having first been discussed in the year 2000, the online domain name suffix .xxx has now gone live, with applications from several premium adult entertainment (read: porn) sites being processed and made live. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Nintendo Wii 2: stream games on controller Posted: 18 Apr 2011 03:02 AM PDT
New feature suggests Ninety is getting serious with Wii 2. Just hours after the Wii 2 was comprehensively detailed, a new report has emerged suggesting the new console’s HD screen-packing controller will double up as a handheld console.
IGN has scooped details which suggest gamers will be able to sync titles to the controller, allowing them to play “entire games” on the device, rather than using the TV. With the screen said to be 6-inches across, that sounds like something we could get on board with.
The Wii 2 is expected to land in June at this year’s E3 gaming expo in LA. The new hub is said to have hi-def skills that make the PS3 and Xbox 360 look positively ancient. The console is expected to be released next year.
For more on this and the rest of the day’s tech stories, stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| Microsoft Bing closes in on search giant Google Posted: 18 Apr 2011 02:49 AM PDT
Microsoft sees Bing market share grow year-on-year Microsoft’s search engine is closing the gap on rival Google after it was found that Bing was the fastest growing search engine in the UK over the past 12 months.
Whilst Google’s dominant 90 per cent share of the online search industry remains relatively unbothered by Bing’s rise, the study, carried out by Experian Hitwise, shows the fledgling search option wrangled 0.66 per cent of the market from the search giant.
Speaking on the findings Research Director at Experian Hitwise, Robin Goad said: "Microsoft is starting to make inroads into Google's massive share of the search market, although Google remains the clear leader in absolute volume terms." He added: "It is vital that brands closely monitor the changing trends in the search market, as search typically accounts for between 40-50% of a website's inbound traffic."
Which global web giant takes your preference when in need of some internet search assistance? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| HP Touchpad: cloud-based music store primed Posted: 18 Apr 2011 02:25 AM PDT
New service detailed in leaked Powerpoint presentation. HP is working on its own music store for the forthcoming TouchPad, which allow owners to store and access their tunes in the cloud. The new Amazon Cloud Drive rival is also expected to get a video store companion too. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- HP TouchPad video
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The news comes from a HP Powerpoint presentation, mailed to those who’d registered in interest in using the TouchPad for business. While video details remain elusive, the music service has been fleshed out in a major way.
As well as offering a place to buy new tracks, the TouchPad’s music app will let you sync and store your library in the cloud. Even better, the music you listened to most will be stashed locally, with the TouchPad working out your favourite tunes and doing the rest for you.
As if that wasn’t enough, punters will be able to stream new music too, presumably from a Spotify-style service. Streaming to smartphones like the Pre and Veer is also promised.
In all, this means that HP is about to unleash a service that has the beating of Amazon Cloud Drive, while getting something to market ahead of Google and Apple. It makes the TouchPad seem like an even more worthwhile iPad alternative.
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| News@10: Bing closes on Google and Virgin Media 3D Posted: 18 Apr 2011 02:00 AM PDT
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| Google Music plans going "backwards" Posted: 18 Apr 2011 01:10 AM PDT
Talks with labels have apparently reached an impasse. Google’s as-yet-unannounced music service has “gone backwards” and negotiations are “broken” according to inside sources speaking anonymously to All Things D. The iTunes rival is reportedly struggling to get going as talks with record labels reach an impasse.
Word is that Google has changed the terms of service for its new music package, which has caused record companies to hold off on signing up. However, All Things D also says that some labels remain confident of getting a deal with Google inked soon.
Google Music had been mooted for release earlier this year. It remains unclear exactly what Google plans to do, although it’s said to want to offer more than Amazon’s Cloud Drive storage service. A store that sells MP3s is a must, as Google wants to bring a full-on iTunes battler to Android. A streaming offering to rival Spotify is also expected to form part if its plans.
However, as the weeks go on, it’s unlikely we’ll be seeing Google Music soon. For more on this and the rest of the day’s gadget and tech news, stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| HTC 16 megapixel Windows Phone 7 handset incoming Posted: 17 Apr 2011 11:47 PM PDT
HTC set to take lead on race for most megapixels. HTC is set to load up a 16 megapixel camera onto a spanking new Windows Phone 7 device, with a leaked promo clip giving a glimpse of what we can expect from the forthcoming handset.
As well as the super-high resolution, the camera will rock dual-LED flash too, which means it should work a treat in low light. Sadly, there’s no word on the lens or any other hardcore tech details, so we don’t know just yet whether this really will be a compact killer.
Altek currently holds the record for most megapixels, 14, with its Leo phone. HTC’s new number would crank things up a notch, but wouldn’t guarantee top quality snaps.
This new WP7 phone is yet to be named, although the leaked press shot suggests it will follow a similar design to HTC’s other mobiles packing Microsoft’s mobile OS. Excited? Or over the battle for megapixel supremacy? Have a look at the video below and tell us what you think on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| White iPhone 4: 26 April release planned? Posted: 17 Apr 2011 11:33 PM PDT
Phone has been MIA since announcement of iPhone 4 last summer. Apple will finally release the white iPhone 4 on 26 April according to fan site iPhoneItalia. The word comes just days after Apple confirmed that the phone would be out soon, not to mention a string of rumours pegging the device for the end of April.
The white version of Apple’s best-selling handset had been primed for release last summer, but has been majorly delayed due to problems with white paint peeling away from the device under heat.
Last month, Apple’s Phil Schiller took to Twitter to say the white iPhone 4 would be out in spring. It looks like the top exec has been true to his word. The question is, will anyone bother buying one with the iPhone 5 just months away?
Are you getting a white iPhone 4? Or are you happy with what you’ve got? Tell us now on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| Tech Today: Apple iPad killing economy? Google Video gone Posted: 17 Apr 2011 08:25 PM PDT
The choice nuggets of tech news from an interesting weekend in the world of gadgets... The Apple iPad and Steve Jobs have been blamed for hitting a lot of tech companies in the pocket, but harming the economy in general? That seems a bit far-fetched, but it's the view of U.S. Congressman who Jesse Jackson Jnr who reckons that because you can download books and newspapers onto your iPad it harms American jobs at bookstores and publishing firms. So, one of America's most illustrious and iconic brands, up there with Coca-Cola and Ford is actually harming the economy? We're glad we write about tech, politics is just way too confusing.
Google Video RIP: Remember when Google Video was going to wipe the floor with YouTube? Well Google sort of gave up on that idea and just bought YouTube instead. Google Video uploaders were sent an email this weekend explaining that the sharing portal will be shut down on April 29th and encourages them to transfer their videos onto YouTube instead. As you were.
Dating site Match.com has brought millions of lonely hearts together down the years, but the company is now being sued by one former member claiming she was sexually assaulted by someone she met through the site. The woman wants all would-be Match.com members to be screened to ensure they're not sexual predators.
Apple's iPhone 4 is about to become the camera most used to upload photos to Flickr. The device is about to over-take the Nikon D90, which is three years old, but the iPhone 4's feat is even more impressive when you consider it's only been around less than a year.
Sales of the Sony PSP console have beaten those of the Nintendo 3DS in Japan for the second week in a row. The PlayStation Portable shifted 35,478 units in the land of the rising sun, while Nintendo's new handheld device only managed 32,910. A spokesperson for Sony said: "Stick that in your pipe and smoke it, Mario son". Not really, but we can always hope...
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