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- Tech Today: Apple iPad for £250? PSPgo gone
- News@8pm: iPad 3 specs leak and Playbook launches
- Royal Wedding date to be streamed live on YouTube
- White iPhone 4 video leaks with new iOS and spotlight
- Half of Britons 'regret' their latest mobile choice
- iPad 3 rumours: 2GHz dual-core processor to feature
- Justin Bieber YouTube reign toppled by Rebecca Black
- Most-used Android and iPhone apps now topping charts
- BlackBerry PlayBook UK release to hit Phones 4U
- Google's Android OS powers four in ten UK smartphones
- Angry Birds Magic Nokia game uses NFC technology
- Gadget Competitions: T3's winners revealed
- BlackBerry PlayBook on sale now in the US for $500
- Twitter set to buy Tweetdeck
- Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 release date set as May 1st
- Sony MDR-DS6500 headphones unveiled
- News@10: PlayBook sales begin and Angry Birds NFC
- Nintendo Wii price slashed
- Samsung sued by Apple for 'copying iPhone'
- White iPhone 4 hits Three
| Tech Today: Apple iPad for £250? PSPgo gone Posted: 19 Apr 2011 02:30 PM PDT
It's the tech news that broke after you logged-off The Apple TV set-top box has enjoyed somewhat of a re-birth since was overhauled as a cheaper, sleeker, streaming-only device late last year. Now that it seems to be resonating with the tech buying public who have now snapped up 2 million Apple TV boxes, according to recent a survey of Apple suppliers. Now, let's get a few more apps on the UK model. How about LOVEFiLM and iPlayer for starters.
Sony's PSPgo console arrived on the scene full of promise after ditching the UMD cartridges, but the streamlined device fell flat on its face and Sony has now discontinued the PSPgo on UK shores. Once the current supplies are sold they won't be replenished with the company gearing up for a the Next Generation Portable launch planed for later this year.
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The Apple iPad and other tablets are too expensive to catch on with the general public according to a new poll from YouGov. The device may have been snapped up by Apple fans, but the survey concludes that there'll need to be an iPad price cut to around £250 for it to go fully mainstream. That probably applies more to faltering Android tablets like the Motorola Xoom and the Samsung Galaxy Tab, which have struggled to convince would-be tablet owners that they're worth over £500.
Intel doesn't know the meaning of the word recession apparently after posting a monumental net income of $3.2 billion for the first quarter of 2011. That's pure profit and that's a company record. Apple announces its Q1 results tomorrow and while success is guaranteed, it'll be nothing like this.
Fans of the Terminator film franchise hold this day in infamy. After John and Sarah Connor postponed the planned August 29th 1997 nuclear apocalypse known as Judgement Day in T2, it took until April 19th 2011 for defense computer Skynet to become self-aware and reduce the majority of the human race to a pile of steaming rubble. If you're sci-fi fans like us, you spent the entirety of Tuesday looking skywards fearing the incoming Armageddon, but if you're reading this on Wednesday morning it looks like we're ok. Thanks, Arnie.
News@8: Tuesday was a bumper day of tech news, so if you missed out, our News@8 round-up will bring you up to speed on Angry Birds getting NFC tech with Nokia, rumblings that a new version of iOS will appear on the White iPhone 4 and the latest rumours on the iPad 3. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| News@8pm: iPad 3 specs leak and Playbook launches Posted: 19 Apr 2011 12:00 PM PDT
Welcome to your nightly round-up of the day's news and goings on courtesy of T3.com. iPad 3 talk has hit the headlines today as rumours are abound that the iPad 3 will contain a 2 GHz dual-core processor after Samsung yesterday announced its intention to do the same in smartphones by 2012. By the time the iPad 3 is released however, the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 should have already hit the UK with Vodafone Australia preparing the tablet for pre-order with a view to begin shipping on 1 May.
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BlackBerry Playbook, RIM's answer to the iPad launched in the US today for $500, while UK retailer Phones4U opened online BlackBerry PlayBook pre-registration.
White iPhone 4 anticipation continues to rise (well, for some), and a leaked video apparently showed off an updated iPhone iOS and Spotlight on the handset. The brightly-hued handset also made a brief appearance on mobile network Three's white iPhone 4 holding page before swiftly pulling the plug. Not without revealing a few more details mind you.
Finally, in a round-up of the other notable news stories of the day, it was revealed that half of Britons regret their latest choice of mobile phone with many getting angry at the quick rate of updated handsets. That could well see an Android backlash after it was revealed that Google's OS powers four in ten smartphones.
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| Royal Wedding date to be streamed live on YouTube Posted: 19 Apr 2011 09:25 AM PDT
Google confirm next week's Royal Wedding will hit YouTube live If you are eager to watch Wills and Kate join together in Holy matrimony at next week’s Royal Wedding but wont have access to a TV fret not, Google has announced it is to stream coverage of the event live via the British Royal YouTube channel.
Expected to rack up more than 2 billion global viewers, the Royal Wedding’s live YouTube streaming inclusion is just the latest high profile outlet set to allow keen monarchists to watch the nuptuals with the BBC, ITV, Sky and the Fox network just the tip of the broadcasting iceberg that is to descend upon Westminster Abbey.
"Alongside the live stream, The Royal Channel will also feature live blog commentary of the event to give timely updates and insights as the day unfolds.
"For those of you in different time zones, the footage will be reshown in its entirety directly following the event and will be available in full on the site to view at any time."
Will you watching the Royal Wedding with the world goes monarchy mad next week? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| White iPhone 4 video leaks with new iOS and spotlight Posted: 19 Apr 2011 08:36 AM PDT
Apple seem to be offering a 64GB storage capacity version as well Details of the soon to be released white iPhone 4 appear to have leaked via a YouTube video showing a handset with upgraded iOS and spotlight search.
In the clip made by prolific leaksters Tinhte, a “test version” of iOS is displayed with a brand new multitasking menu which swaps the current use of apps’ icons to represent tasks with a visual of each app’s open window.
At present, T3 is unable to establish how legitimate the featured operating system is meaning we could just be looking an accomplished jailbreak mod.
A second video showcasing the handset’s hardware however, points to the software’s validity given the presence of the Touch Fighter app which Apple built to show off the capabilities of earlier iPhones. The video also displays a 64GB storage capacity on the phone’s Settings menu.
Do you think we are looking at the new iOS 5, an unreleased version of iOS 4 or the handiwork of a nerd with too much time on his hands? Let us know via our Facebook and Twitter pages.
Via: Engadget
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| Half of Britons 'regret' their latest mobile choice Posted: 19 Apr 2011 08:22 AM PDT
Survey says 52 per cent of Britons wish they had chosen a different phone. The majority of mobile phone owners are unhappy with their choice of handset and wish they had waited for an updated model to land, a new study has found.
A poll of 1,987 people for goodmobilephones.co.uk has found that 54 per cent of respondents wished they had held back on their purchase because ‘a newer model had become available soon afterwards’.
Perhaps indicatively of the purchasing power of those who regretted their choice of mobile, 43 per cent said they would have preferred an iPhone, whilst 28 per cent said they would have chosen a BlackBerry.
To achieve their desired upgrades, 32 per cent of respondents confirmed they had paid off a contract to get a new handset. Furthermore, an unsurprising figure of 66 per cent of those surveyed wanted shorter contracts to become available, so that they could upgrade sooner.
Do you regret your latest handset purchase? What device do you wish you had held out for? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| iPad 3 rumours: 2GHz dual-core processor to feature Posted: 19 Apr 2011 07:57 AM PDT
Apple's iPad 3 to feature same 2GHz dual-core processor as leaked Samsung phone With the iPad 2 almost a month old and now long forgotten, attention has turned to the presumably long-off arrival of the Apple iPad 3 with new reports suggesting the next-generation tablet will land with a hefty 2GHz dual-core processor.
The rumours have been kicked into overdrive on the back of Samsung, the company responsible for providing Apple with its mobile CPU chips, claiming it will launch the world’s first 2GHz dual-core smartphone within 12 months.
Whilst many now eagerly await a 2GHz dual-core touting iPad, Apple may soon be looking for a new supplier of its A4 and A5 processing chips after the Cupertino firm announced it was to sue Samsung over patent infringements and claimed copycat tactics with similarities between the iPhone and iPad being made to Samsung Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab.
What features would you like to see included on the mooted iPad 3, is a 2GHz dual-core processor anywhere near the top of that list? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
Via: TechRadar This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Justin Bieber YouTube reign toppled by Rebecca Black Posted: 19 Apr 2011 06:49 AM PDT
The much derided star grabs 112 million views Before 10 February few were familiar with the now ubiquitous phrase “Gotta get down on Friday”, yet just over two months later Rebecca Black has toppled Justin Bieber with the most viewed channel on YouTube.
When judged against his more mature competitors though, Bieber remains royalty on the video sharing website.
Which of the wailing so called 'musicians' most grates your YouTube playlist? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
Via: BBC This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Most-used Android and iPhone apps now topping charts Posted: 19 Apr 2011 05:28 AM PDT
It's not the most downloaded, but the most used that will win big. Both Apple and Google have modified their app ranking system to rewards applications that are used more often with higher positions in the charts.
The change in algorithm, from both companies, monitors how many active users an application has rather than how many downloads it earns over a period of time.
The changes will likely mean more top tier positions for our favourite social networking and video streaming apps, while flavour of the month games and big name disappointments are likely to enjoy a less sustained position in the upper echelons. Facebook has already enjoyed a surge, rising to the top of Apple's free app chart, after spending ages hovering between 10 and 20.
The new algorithms are believed to have been altered by Google in March, whereas Apple's switch in tact is thought to be much more recent.
Peter Murray of analytics firm Flurry says: "We've been noticing changes in the 'Top Free' rankings for at least three days now. From our point of view, Apple is absolutely considering more than just downloads, which we believe is the right direction to go to measure the true popularity of an app."
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| BlackBerry PlayBook UK release to hit Phones 4U Posted: 19 Apr 2011 04:50 AM PDT
Retailer announced PlayBook release day availability With the BlackBerry PlayBook officially going on sale in the US and Canada today, UK retailer Phones 4U has revealed it is to offer the RIM tablet from launch in the UK with pre-registration now available online.
Touting the BlackBerry PlayBook as “the world’s first professional grade tablet,” Phones 4U has announced that the 7-inch device is “for those who MEAN business, not just those IN business,” and will be available when it lands in the UK with all five of the UK’s major networks acting as carrying partners.
Available in the US and Canada today with the 16GB offering priced at $500 (£307), the 7-inch BlackBerry PlayBook will come with hosting a 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM and dual HD cameras with a 5-megapixel rear-mounted offering joined by a 3-megpixel offering on the front.
Are you eager to snap up the BlackBerry PlayBook when it hits UK soil in the near future? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Google's Android OS powers four in ten UK smartphones Posted: 19 Apr 2011 03:52 AM PDT
New research shows Android's smartphone market share rise 29% in a year. Google’s Android operating system last year grabbed a 37.4 per cent market share of UK smartphone sales placing it comfortably ahead of both the Blackberry RIM and Apple iOS platforms, new reports have shown.
The technology giant’s strategy of licensing Android across handsets produced by numerous mobile manufacturers has paid dividends with 73.8 per cent of Android’s new customers having previously owned a non-smartphone.
In the 12 weeks ending 20 March 2011, Android not only dominated in Blighty but also in France and the USA with Blackberry’s traditional stronghold in North America collapsing from 32.5 per cent to just 12.9 per cent.
Interestingly despite having been described as a ‘burning platform’ by Nokia's new CEO, Stephen Elop, Symbian remains the number one smartphone platform in Germany with a 30.5 per cent market share. However, this figure is down from 47.3 per cent one year ago.
Dominic Sunnebo, Consumer Insight Director for Global, Kantar Worldpanel ComTech commented: “If you have any interest in technology, the phenomenon that is Android is unlikely to have passed you by. Our market share figures reveal that far from playing catch up, Android is now dominating the sector in many key territories.”
Are you an Android, iOS of BlackBerry OS smartphone touter? Let us know which platform you have adopted and why via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Angry Birds Magic Nokia game uses NFC technology Posted: 19 Apr 2011 03:44 AM PDT
New Angry Birds adventure that requires a bit of help Nokia has announced that an exclusive new Angry Birds game is set to launch which will require using NFC (Near Field Communication) to access new levels.
Set to be previewed at the WIMA conference this week, Angry Birds Free with Magic includes twenty levels of pig-smashing carnage, but just five of the levels can be completed as you would do normally.
To enjoy more of the action, you'll need to find someone with a NFC supported phone to unlock another five levels. To access the next five levels you'll need to find someone else again with a NFC-enabled phone and the same for the last five levels.
Alternatively if you don't fancy bumping handsets, NFC tags which could be embedded in specific items will also extend your Angry Birds Magic gaming.
Angry Birds Magic is set to be pre-installed in the Nokia C7 along with the arrival of the Symbian Anna update. Future Nokia handset releases in 2011 with NFC support will also get to play. Rovio says it is also working on bringing a full version of the game which will be available through the Ovi Store.
You can check out Angry Birds Magic in the video below.
Link: Nokia Conversations
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| Gadget Competitions: T3's winners revealed Posted: 19 Apr 2011 03:35 AM PDT
Top tech prizes given away via T3 Helping you tout the latest top tech without straining those tightly fastened purse strings, the T3 competitions have, within the recent weeks offered up some great gadgets and exciting experiences.
With competitions running across T3.com, the T3 Magazine and T3 iPad Edition, we are keen to give you, the loyal T3 reader multiple chances to walk away with some of the latest bits of gadg to hit the market.
Other winners over the past month include Vivian Baird who is the proud new owner of a Lenove ThinkPad Edge 11-inch laptop, Pete Amers who won some iPad 2 goodies and host of other T3 readers who have snapped up prizes across the multiple T3 outlets.
For your chance to win some of the latest tech head on over to the T3 Competition page and follow the T3 Twitter and Facebook for more opportunities. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| BlackBerry PlayBook on sale now in the US for $500 Posted: 19 Apr 2011 03:04 AM PDT
But don't expect native email support It’s been a long time coming, but now the BlackBerry PlayBook has finally gone on sale… in the US at least. The tablet hits stateside stores today, having first been announced in early 2010.
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| Posted: 19 Apr 2011 03:01 AM PDT
News of deal comes from Wall Street Journal report. Twitter is looking to buy Tweetdeck for $50 million. That’s according to, “…people familiar with the matter,” who have spoken to the Wall Street Journal. There’s no word yet on what the deal means for either party.
As Electronista points out, Tweetdeck is largely based in the UK. With Twitter said to be wanting to open a London office, this acquisition would certainly help in the service growing its presence on these shores.
There’s no official line from either company on whether the deal is going through soon. But seeing as Tweetdeck’s desktop application is far smarter than the official Twitter one, you can expect to see some features be shared if a deal is struck.
For more on this and the rest of the day’s news, stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 release date set as May 1st Posted: 19 Apr 2011 02:49 AM PDT
10.1-inch Samsung tablet hits pre-orders The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 has been made available for pre-order by Vodafone Australia with the iPad rival scheduled to begin shipping on May 1st. --------------------------------------------------------------------------
Source: T3 Tech Videos Originally announced during February’s Mobile World Congress event in Barcelona with a 1GHz dual-core processor and Google’s tablet centric Android 3.0, Honeycomb OS, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 later went on a diet shedding precious millimetres from its form factor following the unveiling of the slim line Apple iPad 2.
Whilst no UK release date has yet been given for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, if a May 1st release was rolled out globally we would see both of Samsung’s lead MWC unveilings touch down on the same day as the 1.2GHz dual-core Android 2.3 Galaxy S II smartphone readies itself for a May Day launch.
Can the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 challenge the iPad 2 or is the Apple tablet untouchable atop the tablet ranks? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Sony MDR-DS6500 headphones unveiled Posted: 19 Apr 2011 02:26 AM PDT
Hefty headphones set to hit shelves at the end of May. Sony has just shown off its spanking new MDR-DS6500 wireless headphones. The new cans are all about home listening, with 7.1 channel surround sound skills and CD quality audio smarts, that despite the fact they’re cable-free.
Sony’s Virtualphones Tech ensures sound is recreated perfectly when watching TV or listening to tunes while you’re kicking back on the sofa. You can even tweak surround sound settings depending on what you’re listening to.
There’s even a sleek charging dock, which takes three hours to fully juice the DS6500s. You get 20 hours of listening before they need another boost.
Sony says the DS6500s will be out on shelves by the end of May, but as ever is keeping schtum on official pricing. Keep it locked to our Facebook and Twitter pages for more as we get it. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| News@10: PlayBook sales begin and Angry Birds NFC Posted: 19 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. TuesdayONLINE NEWS @BBC - Web creator's net neutrality fear
PC NEWS @Telegraph - Microsoft aims for 'beautiful PCs'
APP NEWS @TechRadar - Angry Birds Magic to bring NFC gaming to Nokia
YOUTUBE NEWS @BBC - Justin Bieber loses YouTube crown to Rebecca Black
TABLET NEWS @Engadget - BlackBerry PlayBook now on sale in the US and Canada starting at $500 with 16GB of storage
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| Posted: 19 Apr 2011 01:10 AM PDT
Is the Wii 2 getting a step closer with latest price cut? The Nintendo Wii has been given a hefty price cut by US retailers, with the console now up for grabs for just $170 (£104) at Best Buy, Target, Amazon and GameStop. The move comes ahead of an official price cut, rumoured for next month.
While those deals are impressive, UK gamers can nab the black version of the console from Amazon for £98.98, with Wii Sports, Wii Sports Resort and one controller. It seems stores are trying to clear stock, with the Wii 2 rumoured to be making an appearance at this year’s E3.
The updated version of the console is expected to cram in HD smarts, while the controller will pack a HD screen for playing games when the TV’s off.
Will you be getting a cheap Wii? Or are you waiting for Nintendo to come clean with its plans for the Wii 2? Tell us now on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| Samsung sued by Apple for 'copying iPhone' Posted: 18 Apr 2011 11:50 PM PDT
Apple and Samsung set to go toe-to-toe in court. Apple has just fired the starting gun on what could be one of the tech world’s biggest ever lawsuits. The Cupertino company has accused Samsung of “copying” the iPhone and iPad, naming a string of Sammy devices in papers filed in California last week. ---------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Apple says the Samsung Galaxy S 4G, Epic 4G, Google Nexus S and Galaxy Tab are all derived from either the iPhone 3G or iPad. And Jobs and co haven’t held back in saying just what they think of the Korean giant.
"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."
It doesn’t get much clearer than that in the world of legal tussles, but just in case, Apple has added some pics to the lawsuit showing the devices in question side by side. Apple is asking for damages and even wants a ruling to say that Samsung was wilful in its attempts to copy Apple’s best-selling kit.
Expect to hear more about this case during tonight’s Apple conference call, when doubtless some wag will ask the company’s opinion on its Android rivals. Stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter pages for more as we get it.
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| Posted: 18 Apr 2011 11:34 PM PDT
Network yanks down page selling white iPhone 4 just hours after putting it up for sale. The white iPhone 4 finally went on sale in the UK last night, with Three loading the long-awaited blower up onto its website. But within hours of hitting virtual shelves, the phone was pulled by the network. --------------------------------------------------------------------------- Apple iPhone 5 video: Rumour round-up
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No one was actually able to buy the phone, which was being offered on a £35 a month two year deal, with unlimited data, 5,000 texts and 2,000 minutes. The blower was due to be delivered to punters tomorrow, 20 April.
Three’s move comes just 24 hours after an Italian iPhone fan site claimed that the white iPhone 4 would go on sale on 26 April. This is the closest we’ve come yet to the lightly-hued cell making it out officially into the wild.
While Three’s decision to pull the phone is disappointing, don’t be surprised to see it back up for sale at a string of different carriers in the coming weeks.
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