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• Tech Today: iTunes Match arrives, Xbox 360 rules at E3
• Halo Combat Evolved anniversary edition inbound
• FIFA 12 will be a 'game for the world'
• Arkham City: Villains on the loose, Catwoman playable
• OSX Lion, iCloud and iOS5 - T3 readers respond
• Bing voice search coming to Xbox 360
• Kinect is star at Xbox E3 conference
• Skyrim will have 300+ hours of gameplay, 150+ dungeons
• Apple iMessage launch will go head-to-head with BBM
• News@8pm: WWDC latest, Microsoft leaks E3 line-up
• Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 gets E3 debut
• Halo 4 and Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary leaked
• THQ and Adidas announce miCoach for Kinect
• What's on the editor's desk competition returns tomorrow
• Apple iCloud in legal battle with German company
• Nintendo Wii 2 controller with touchscreen?
• iPhone app news: Instagram updated with liked photos
• News@10: Apple iOS 5 notifications and EA Origins
• WWDC 2011: Tech experts' launch predictions

Tech Today: iTunes Match arrives, Xbox 360 rules at E3 Posted: 06 Jun 2011 04:14 PM PDT Posted by Chris Smith on Tue 7 Jun 2011 On one of the busiest tech days in living memory. Here's what happened in the States on an action packed Monday evening, from E3 and WWDC iTunes Match finally brings Apple music streaming The headline news from Apple's WWDC keynote was the launch of the iTunes Match segment of the new iCloud platform. For a remarkably cheap $25 a year, Apple will scan your iTunes library and match them up with the corresponding tracks from the iTunes Music Store. It'll then give you the same privileges as if you've bought them from the iTunes and upgrade them to 256Kbps and make them available for download on any of your iOS devices. Link: Engadget   iTunes in the Cloud iCloud will link up with 9 apps (including Contacts, Calendar, Pages, Keynote, Numbers, Mail and Photos) but another fine piece of functionality is iTunes in the Cloud. Now, anything you buy from iTunes will be automatically available to download on all of your iOS devices, completely free. Link: TIME   iOS 5 will arrive in the autumn with the iPhone 5? Apple also lifted the lid on iOS 5 today, but won't be making it available until the fall, presumably to coincide with the launch of the iPhone 5 hardware. iOS 5 looks absolutely monumental though. iMessage might spell the end for BBM, while Notifications have been revamped, Twitter has been baked-in, and Safari has been given a much-needed overhaul. We just wish we had it now! Link: TechRadar     -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- App of the Day | Paradise Island Create your own little slice of paradise with this fun, free app. T3 App Chart | Top 10 Android Apps | Paradise Island Review ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Xbox dominates day one at E3 Away from the Apple furore, gaming fans are having their own mid-year Christmas with the E3 gaming expo in LA. Microsoft dominated day one with news that Xbox game saves will now be stored on the cloud, there'll be a new Halo trilogy of games and there'll be Kinect support for FIFA, Madden and Tiger. On top of that there's another new Xbox experience and Live TV coming to your console later this year. Oh, and there were Modern Warfare 3 and Tomb Raider demos. Link: GamesRadar   HTC Flyer gets a minor update You'd have to be insane to release something major against the E3 and Apple press tidal wave, which is why HTC announced a minor software update for the HTC Flyer, which promises to improve performance. Although an improvement is undoubtedly a good thing, the people want Honeycomb, HTC Link: CoolSmartPhone   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Halo Combat Evolved anniversary edition inbound Posted: 06 Jun 2011 01:38 PM PDT Posted by Richard Wordsworth on Mon 6 Jun 2011 Master Chief gets remastered for a new generation of Halo fans. Bungie might have moved on from the series after Reach, but Master Chief's battle against the forces of the alien Covenant aren't over by a long thread if Microsoft have anything to say about it. Not only did we hear from E3 today that Microsoft are launching another trilogy of Halo games featuring the mean green space marine, but also that they will be re-releasing the original Halo: Combat Evolved, with updated graphics and a half dozen recreated favourite multiplayer maps. Related links Kinect is star at Xbox E3 conference Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 gets E3 debut Arkham City: Catwoman playable Bing voice search coming to Xbox 360 Skyrim will have 300+ hours of gameplay Fans of the original needn't worry, according to the bods at Microsoft - the physics engine is set to be exactly the same as the one found in the first Halo, meaning vehicles will still handle the same, weapons will keep their effects and Covenant corpses will still fly through the air in loyal tribute to the original. The announcement of the remastered Halo will be released on November 15th, and you can check out the trailer below. In the meantime, stay tuned to T3.com for all the latest coverage from E3 in L.A.   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

FIFA 12 will be a 'game for the world' Posted: 06 Jun 2011 01:24 PM PDT Posted by Thomas Tamblyn on Mon 6 Jun 2011 EA Sports at E3 wouldn't be complete without a FIFA update, and this year was no exception. EA Sports has showcased its latest FIFA 12 at the E3 conference in LA, showing off new online features and gameplay technologies.   Related links Kinect is star at E3 Xbox Conference Skyrim: What to expect Halo 4 and Halo: CE Anniversary leaked Nintendo 3DS eShop coming Sony NGP: Hands-on review Tomb Raider Trailer E3 Trailers 2011: Games we want now Apple WWDC: Live coverage Starting with gameplay the new incarnation will have three new features in place; Tactical Defending, Precision Dribbling and the Player Impact Engine. The Tactical Defending feature requires the player to put more effort into completing a succesful and stylish tackle with timing and aiming being both key to success. Precision Dribbling follows a similar route, enabling the player a more accurate method of passing and running with the ball, while the Player Impact Engine is a physics engine which makes every players movement more realistic.   The second big announcement was the EA Football Club, an online service which is cross-platform and adds a completely new social and competative dimension to FIFA online. By choosing a team you can then watch your team progress through challenges and against your friends online, while showing you stats of how well you're doing.   According to EA Sports this is just the iceberg, with more features to be announced as the months go by. This is certainly the first step by a games publisher to create a service which is compatible between devices. Either way to see a full round-up of the new features, check out the video below.   What do you think, is FIFA 12 going to be a hit? Let us know what you think on Facebook or Twitter.         This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Arkham City: Villains on the loose, Catwoman playable Posted: 06 Jun 2011 01:01 PM PDT Posted by Richard Wordsworth on Mon 6 Jun 2011 The streets of Gotham are a playground for the Dark Knight in Arkham City. Exclusive footage from E3 has revealed first glimpses of Batman's return to Arkham, this time hot in pursuit of a cadre of comic book supervillains sprung from Arkham Asylum at the end of the last game. Related links Kinect is star at Xbox E3 conference Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 gets E3 debut Skyrim will have 300+ hours of gameplay E3: Bing voice search coming to Xbox 360 FIFA 12 gets E3 debut Confirmed to be making an appearance in this latest game are the eponymous Penguin, maniacal chancer Two Face, The Riddler, serial killer Victor Zasz and, of course, the grinning face of Gotham's criminal underworld himself, the Joker. But Arkham Asylum isn't all about dishing out rubber-bodysuited justice. This time, players switch between fighting crime as Batman and causing mischief as Catwoman, who marks the series' first playable character other than the Dark Knight himself. Clips of gameplay revealed at E3 show that Catwoman boasts a whole new combat style of her own, leaping and twisting through crowds of burly henchmen slashing at them with steel claws and tripping them up into the air with flicks of her whip. While the super-macho Bruce Wayne might be able to go toe-to-toe with Gotham's hardest criminals, the slender Catwoman - more Michelle Pfeifer than Halle Berry - has to outmaneuver lumbering aggressors, deploying claws and caltrops to disable opponents. The combat system from either character's perspective looks just as fast and fluid as in Arkham Asylum, with both Batman and Catwoman chaining together attacks, blocks and counters to dispatch crowds of enemies. Of course, tackling Gotham's underbelly head-on is only half the story, with Batman retaining his x-ray-style detective vision and stealth takedowns for a more tactical approach to dispensing law and order. One marked change from Arkham Asylum is the openess of the environment - unlike its predecessor, Arkham City is a grimy, neon-lit playground from the get-go. As Batman explores the rooftops and city streets, new objectives will present themselves which players can choose to accept. Batman can still glide from elevated positions, making for easy exploration, but he can also now dive toward the ground to gain momentum before swooping up or into unsuspecting enemies for an extra-powerful takedown. We'll have more on Batman: Arkham City as we see more at E3. In the meantime, check out the trailer below, and stay tuned to T3.com for all the latest announcements as they happen.     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

OSX Lion, iCloud and iOS5 - T3 readers respond Posted: 06 Jun 2011 12:56 PM PDT Posted by Mark Mayne on Mon 6 Jun 2011 iPhone 5 fails to appear at WWDC but software arrives in spades The dust has settled, and another loaded Apple WWDC keynote from Steve Jobs has passed. Apple has fired off a series of software challenges to the rest of the industry in just a few minutes – iOS5 with it’s Android-esque notification bar and OTA support, OSX Lion and iCloud’s terminal de-tethering of Apple devices. Reaction so far has been positive, with s few exceptions. Below is a flavour of some of the best – Looks like the end of tethering. Icon with a massive pair of scissors cutting a cable just appeared on the Keynote @Stevemills4 iMessage > the slayer of Blackberry Messenger. Kids worldwide rejoice. @Ch3ukl1 Thanks for the efficient coverage of wwdc! You kept me totally upto date. Looking forward to iOS5! @ankisubhan iTunes Match > scans music library and adds them to your iCloud doo-da. And. Will upgrade your crappy songs to 256k /sweet!!/ @sbobby I've missed the iCloud announcement. Is it basically a slightly evil, blander Spotify? @charltonbrooker If iCloud is free and MobileMe is dead - what happens to the subscription people have paid for MMe? @plummers Ok, everything Steve is saying is pointing towards Apple redefining the home media server. @Elansyssa   What do you think? Let us know - tweet @t3dotcom with your opinion, or get involved at facebook/t3mag below... This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Bing voice search coming to Xbox 360 Posted: 06 Jun 2011 12:28 PM PDT Posted by Michael Sawh on Mon 6 Jun 2011 Tap on that Xbox 360 controller no more... Microsoft announced that it will be integrating its Bing search engine into the Xbox 360 which will allow you to use your voice to search for products, videos, music, games and more.   Revealed at Microsoft's E3 2011 press conference, Xbox 360 users can also look forward to Xbox Live TV with the UK partnership with Sky set to strengthen bringing voice recognition support for news, sports and local channels.   Related links Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 E3 debut Batman Arkham City preview Tomb Raider trailer FIFA 12 E3 debut Kinect is star at Xbox E3 conference Halo 4 and Halo Combat Evolved leaked E3 2011 rumours Microsoft also announced that YouTube will be integrated into Xbox LIVE giving you access to 'Web original' content like gaming tips and the latest videos, all of which you can control/search using your voice.   Microsoft confirmed it is also adding more content partners for its on-demand services such as Zune, ensuring that you never have to look anywhere else for content.   While a host of new Kinect games and a certain Halo 4 stole the show, Microsoft has also significantly upped the ante in the bid to deliver the entire entertainment package.   Like the sound of Bing voice search for the Xbox 360? Is YouTube a great addition to Xbox LIVE? Let us know your thoughts via Facebook and Twitter.   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Kinect is star at Xbox E3 conference Posted: 06 Jun 2011 12:20 PM PDT Posted by Thomas Tamblyn on Mon 6 Jun 2011 The message we certainly got from Xbox's E3 conference was this: If you don't have Kinect, you're missing out. According to Microsoft and Xbox, this will be the year for Kinect, and not just for kids either. The main focus has in actual fact been on putting Kinect in some of the Xbox's more hardcore titles such as Fable, Mass Effect and Ghost Recon.   Related links Skyrim has 300+ hours of gameplay Batman Arkham City E3 Preview FIFA 12 gets E3 debut Halo 4 and Halo: CE Anniversary leaked Nintendo 3DS eShop coming Sony NGP: Hands-on review Tomb Raider Trailer E3 Trailers 2011: Games we want now Apple WWDC: Live coverage Mass Effect 3 This was one of the more impressive Kinect demo's we saw at the conference. Instead of going for all out Kinect control, what Mass Effect 3 is planning on doing is enhancing the current experience. By adding voice-recognition you can use your voice to control the flow of dialogue when talking to other characters. This is then also used when you engage in combat by being able to command your team through the voice control. It's incredibly slick and definitely doesn't appear to take over the experience, rather letting you spend more time on the tactical side of things than feeling like you're doing too many things at once.   Ghost Recon: Future Soldier Definitely one of our favourite demo's here at T3 Towers the Ghost Recon demo actually included very little actual gameplay, instead going for a nicely melodramatic trailer featuring opera singing vocals and incredibly satisfying headshots. While this was all nice and dandy it was what followed that impressed us most. Called Gunsmith it's a Kinect-based feature that allows you to customise your weapon to an astounding degree. By using Kinect gestures that bordered on a 'Minority Report' level of cool you can pull your gun apart, tell the game to select certain features then using your body as the weapon, take it out onto the test range.   Ryse Very little is known about this game from CryTek and to be blunt, from the incredibly short trailer, it's still hard to know much. What we do know is that it's based in Ancient Rome and at present has been solely controlled by Kinect, showing very responsive attack gestures and movements. As soon as we know more you'll know more.   Forza Motorsport 4 This was probably one of the more well-known Kinect titles that was announced having been previewed late last week. By uitilising head-tracking and voice control you can look around inside the car cabin as you drive and control the game through voice as well.   Fable: The Journey Fable's latest incarnation will utilise Kinect in perhaps a more traditional way than the others by letting you use your hands to control the reigns of a horse or caravan (as shown in the demo) or to cast spells. Focusing on the story that Fable's world is dying, you play a tribal dweller who can harness magic and create weapons all through using Kinect. It looks very similar to the style used the latest Harry Potter game but of a much more advanced nature.   Xbox Dashboard Last but not least we have the Dashboard and OS itself on the Xbox 360. With a totally new-look interface the Kinect-friendly Dashboard now has full voice-control, increased gesture controls and Microsoft bing search capability. By using bing and voice-control the idea is that you can search anything within the Xbox Live universe and download or play it straight away.   Impressed by what's on offer or is Kinect still just a gimmick for you? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Skyrim will have 300+ hours of gameplay, 150+ dungeons Posted: 06 Jun 2011 12:15 PM PDT Posted by Richard Wordsworth on Mon 6 Jun 2011 Bethesda Game Director reveals the size and scope of Skyrim. According to Game Director and Executive Producer at Bethesda, Todd Howard, the developers of the sequel to 2006's best-selling Oblivion have "stopped counting" the number of hours players will be able to invest in the world of Skyrim. Related links E3 2011 rumours: Wii 2, NGP and more Kinect is star at Xbox E3 conference Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 gets E3 debut OnLive wireless gaming controller set for E3 2011 unveiling Talking viewers through exclusive footage shown on E3 partners Gametrailers.com, Howard revealed that the gameworld will be roughly the same size as that of Oblivion, but with much more variation in the landscape. Players will track through seven different environments across Skyrim, from underground caves and dungeons (of which Howard estimates there are "more than 150") to rolling tundra complete with free-roaming wooly mammoths. The big pull of Skyrim is, of course, the dragons, making their return to the mythical world of Tamriel after centuries of absence. According to Howard, the dragons' appearances in Skyrim will be unscripted and will occur from early on in the game, with the creatures swooping down to pick off friends and foes alike, tossing them into the air or blasting them with fire and ice. Players in the game won't be totally defenceless against Skyrim's leathery fire-breathers, however, with the inhabitants of Skyrim now able to dual wield any two single handed weapons in the game, rather than the standard Oblivion sword and shield combo. Players who favour magic over swordplay will be pleased to discover that the dual wielding also extends to Skyrim's arsenal of magic spells, letting aggressive players unleash chains of attacks with weapons, magic, or mix and match the two. The final tool in the player's arsenal are the still-mysterious "dragon shouts", hugely powerful spells that can, as shown in the footage, rain lightning from the sky to decimate groups of weaker enemies or bring down dragons in flight. To use them, however, players will have to quest around the expanse of Skyrim and learn the secrets of their power. There are several games vying for the title of biggest game at E3 2011, but from what we're hearing from the bods at Bethesda, Skyrim has a serious claim to stake. We'll hear more about Skyrim as E3 progresses. The game will be released on PC, Xbox 360 and PlayStation 3 on November 11th this year. Check out the official gameplay trailer below.     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Apple iMessage launch will go head-to-head with BBM Posted: 06 Jun 2011 12:04 PM PDT Posted by Kieran Alger on Mon 6 Jun 2011 Apple iMessage launch threatens to take a bite out of BlackBerry's BBM pie. Apple today unveiled iMessage, a new data-based push messaging service for the iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch as a direct rival to BlackBerry's popular BBM. The new "BBM for iOS 5" service - announced at Apple's annual developer's conference WWDC 2011 - lets users send text messages, photos, video and contacts to anyone on an iOS device. It works over WiFi and 3G, supports group chats and integrates with the new iOS 5 Notification Centre to deliver instant updates on incoming new messages. The instant chat app will also notify users when messages have been delivered and read. The news will make RIM bosses sleep a little less easy tonight, despite the fact that they've already had to contend with BBM competitors on the app market, including Kik and PingChat! These apps enable you to chat across Apple and Android devices and have led to rumours that RIM might make BBM available on other platforms also. One thing is certain, with the iMessage launch Apple will have tooled up its iOS devices with one of the most often quoted reasons for buying a BlackBerry over an iPhone. Apple has pinned the iMessage release along with the release of its new mobile operating system, iOS 5, this Autumn. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

News@8pm: WWDC latest, Microsoft leaks E3 line-up Posted: 06 Jun 2011 12:00 PM PDT Posted by T3 Online on Mon 6 Jun 2011 Welcome to your nightly round up of the day's news and goings on courtesy of T3.com. Tonight the WWDC is finally up and running, keep track of all the latest news of iCloud, iOS 5 and OS X Lion with T3’s live blog. A selection of top tech experts gave their predictions for the conference earlier, have they hit the nail on the head, or been wide of the mark?    -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- App of the Day | Paradise Island Create your own little slice of paradise with this fun, free app. T3 App Chart | Top 10 Android Apps | Paradise Island Review ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   A massive gaffe from Microsoft has revealed Halo 4, Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition, and a host of other titles are to be announced at this years E3 gaming expo. Still remaining under wraps however, is the rumour that Microsoft will unveil ‘Diamond’, a PS3 style content streaming service for Xbox.   E3 rumours have been flying around today, including that Nintendo’s Wii 2, due to be announced tomorrow, will feature a 6-inch touch screen, as well as an onboard camera and tablet like controls. THQ and Adidas have teamed up to create MiCoach, a fitness game which will support Xbox Kinect and Playstation Move, and with training features for a wide variety of sports it looks as though it will offer serious competition to EA Sports Active.     Apple’s iCloud has been embroiled in a legal battle with German Company Simfy, after Apple has delayed approval on a product which Simfy claim is similar, and could be a rival to, the iCloud service. Finally, hit iPhone app Instagram has been updated , and along with an improved performance, users can now keep favourite photos together with the addition of a ‘Like’ function. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 gets E3 debut Posted: 06 Jun 2011 11:07 AM PDT Posted by Thomas Tamblyn on Mon 6 Jun 2011 The latest in the franchise has made an explosive appearance stealing the no.1 slot in the Xbox Future Revealed conference. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 has made a extravagant debut at E3 by showing off almost 10 minutes of gameplay footage at the start of the Xbox: Future Revealed Conference.   Related links Batman Arkham City E3 Preview Halo 4 and Halo: CE Anniversary leaked Nintendo 3DS eShop coming Sony NGP: Hands-on review Tomb Raider Trailer E3 Trailers 2011: Games we want now Apple WWDC: Live coverage Two trailers have so far been seen at E3, the first showed a special forces team take down a Russian submarine by planting underwater mines and then storming the crippled behemoth. Once above the water it was clear that this was set in one of their key locations New York, and it had most certainly seen better days. The city had been turned into a battleground with fighters up above and fleets of ships in the river, all of which seemed to be exploding.   In the second of the trailers more of the new features found in CoD:Modern Warfare 3 could be seen. Swappable sights allows the player have multiple types of sight on the same weapon, increasing the functionality of the weapon. We also saw the return of controllable vehicles such as the Reaper Drone, allowing you to reign down destruction. Last but not least was the suggestion that environments have become more destructible, showcasing a grenade launcher taking down a satellite dish.   In what was set to be a Kinect dominated conference the game still managed to produce a few gasps after it showed the sheer scale of what was to be expected from the latest in the Call of Duty franchise.   Are you even more excited about the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 or holding out for one of the other games at E3? Let us know on Facebook or Twitter.   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Halo 4 and Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary leaked Posted: 06 Jun 2011 07:56 AM PDT Posted by Thomas Tamblyn on Mon 6 Jun 2011 Ouch. After being so quiet there were reports that Microsoft would be announcing something big, unfortunately, they weren't planning on leaking it themselves Halo 4 and Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary Edition are among the titles that have been leaked by Microsoft afer it was found that a 'preview' page was mistakenly published on the Xbox homepage.   Related links Halo: Combat Evolved to be given remake? Halo: Reach review Gears of War 3 leaked on Xbox Live Tomb Raider Trailer Apple WWDC: Live coverage While rumous have been circling for sometime concerning a remastering of the Xbox classic it was never officially confirmed until now. As if to place a Master Chief sized cherry on top the page has also leaked that Halo 4 will be arriving under the direction of new studio 343 Industries. The page teases Halo fans by confirming the 4th incarnation is on its way but ends by saying 'But that's not all...'.   Alongside these will be the arrival of Kinect Sports Seasons 2, Gears of War 3 and the official Kinect Star Wars title, however to find out more stay logged on to T3 where we'll give you all the latest from Microsoft's official announcements at E3.   Will Halo 4 and Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary steal the show, or are Ubisoft still on track to gain the crown with Assassins Creed: Revelations? Join the debate on Facebook or Twitter.   Source: CVG This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

THQ and Adidas announce miCoach for Kinect Posted: 06 Jun 2011 07:00 AM PDT Posted by Michael Sawh on Mon 6 Jun 2011 EA Sports Active rival emerges THQ and Adidas have joined forces to unveil a MiCoach game for the Xbox 360 and PS3 supporting both Kinect and PlayStation Move.   Announced at a pre-E3 2011 event, the training program which will take on the likes of EA Sports Active offers training features for basketball, football, American football, tennis and running with the help of top sports stars such as Jessica Ennis, Kaka and Ana Ivanovic.   Related links Adidas MiCoach app review Beswt fitness apps Best running shoes E3 2011 rumours MiCoach uses Kinect and Move to display your body in the game, and with an Adidas MiCoach heart rate monitor, you can also get real-time feedback on your workout.   For those with the miCoach smartphone app, the game will also synchronise data to give you a complete record of your progress even when you're away from the console.   There's no details on pricing or a release date as yet, but we'll keep you posted as soon as we hear more.   Remember, you can follow all the big announcements from E3 2011, by following T3 on Twitter and @michaelsawh.   Link: Videogamer This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

What's on the editor's desk competition returns tomorrow Posted: 06 Jun 2011 06:55 AM PDT Posted by Luke Johnson on Mon 6 Jun 2011 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.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Related Links: - Editor's desk competition: Winners revealed - T3 launches new weekly competition 'What's on the Editor's desk?' - Win some great prizes in the T3 competitions - Follow T3 on Facebook - Follow T3 on Twitter --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   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 - Five Gillette Fusion ProGlide Power Razors worth £65 - Two copies of the Guinness World Records Gamer's Edition 2011 worth £30 - A pair of Pioneer HDJ-2000 Pro DJ Headphones worth £230 - A Sony Ericsson LiveView worth £50 - A Logitech QuickCam Sphere AF webcam worth £65 - A SEGA branded bag worth £30 - A Novero Lexington Bluetooth headset worth £200 - An Exspect iPad Executive Wallet worth £25 - A copy of SuperScribblenauts for Nintendo DS worth £30 - 13 True Utility smart things for keyrings worth £65 - A Speck TuckPack Notebook Sleeve worth £37 - Three Back to the Future Blu-ray trilogy boxsets worth £150 - Two PowerKit Eco Mains Chargers worth £40 - A Powertraveller PowerChimp charger worth £20 - A Griffin FlexGrip case for iPad worth £20 - 15 Free download codes for Angry Robot Rampage on Xbox LIVE worth £15 - Two pairs of tickets to the BT Digital Music Awards worth £500 - Thumb Camera, Audio Spy Bug and Keyshark worth £180 - Two NoHands Stick 'em up smartphone accessories worth £23 - An ECO Kitsound Infinity-X Solar Powered Speaker worth £40 - A powertraveller motormonkey in-car travel charger from Cotswold Outdoor worth £20 - A Doro Prosound hs1910 DECT wireless headset worth £110 - Five pairs of ACS ER20 ear plugs worth £65   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Apple iCloud in legal battle with German company Posted: 06 Jun 2011 06:44 AM PDT Posted by Thomas Tamblyn on Mon 6 Jun 2011 Despite the fact it hasn't even been officially unveiled, iCloud and Apple are already in hot water. Just hours before the iCloud service is announced in LA, Apple has apparently come under the scrutiny of the German legal system after German company Simfy said their rival product was being delayed approval by Apple until after iCloud is released.   Related links Apple iCloud: 5 features you can expect Spotify reduces free service to 10 hours iPhone 4 review iPad 2 review Live from Apple's WWDC The German company has complained to their equivalent of the British competition authority the Bundeskartellamt saying that Apple is deliberately stalling the approval of their product. Simfy say this is because their product could be seen as a rival to the iCloud service which will be announced later today.   Simfy offers a service very like that of Spotify and is only available in certain European countries. It offers over-the-air streaming of music on mobile-devices, online and on the desktop. Simfy is looking to expand this further with an app in the Mac App store, but as yet, no approval has been granted.   Source: TheNextWeb This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Nintendo Wii 2 controller with touchscreen? Posted: 06 Jun 2011 03:25 AM PDT Posted by T3 Online on Mon 6 Jun 2011 Nintendo’s Wii 2, due to be announced at E3 tomorrow, is rumoured to feature a six-inch touchscreen, according to a new source. Related links Nintendo 3DS e-shop coming Wii 2 launch date 2012 Wii 2 Rumours Nikkei, a Japanese website, which has successfully predicted a number of Nintendo releases over the years, has confirmed the next Wii controller have a six-inch screen, an onboard camera, and tablet like controls. A release date of mid-2012 has also been mooted by the website. Other rumours have suggested games could stream directly to the touchscreen, effectively making the next generation Wii a gaming hub that can be played on a TV or the controller’s screen. Nintendo are due to unveil the Wii 2 at a press conference at E3 in Los Angeles tomorrow evening.    Stay tuned for more news live from the event at T3.com Nintendo Wii 2 video: We round-up all the rumours     Source: T3 Tech Videos This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

iPhone app news: Instagram updated with liked photos Posted: 06 Jun 2011 02:42 AM PDT Posted by Chris Smith on Mon 6 Jun 2011 'Like' album adds a new dimension to hit photo app. Popular social photo sharing app Instagram has updated its 'wares to include a new section dedicated to photos you've previously liked.   The free iPhone which has been a revelation among hipsters looking to assert their retro cool by adding ragged, Polaroid-esque effects of various hues to their snaps before posting them online.   More from the T3 App Chart Best iPhone apps Vote for your App of the Year Instagram for iPhone review Best social networking apps reviewed Our top rated iPad apps Now, as well as a general speed update which keeps things ticking along at a brisk pace, developers Burbn Inc have added a way to keep all of the photos that you've liked from various users.   This was a rather empty gesture, except to pay tribute to the  noble photographer, now you can revisit your favourite shots with the "my liked photographs" tab in the profile section.   Other minor improvements include the ability to add your website name to your profile and auto complete for hashtags. The makeover isn't of the extreme variety, but Instagram is the best app of its ilk and it just got a little bit better.   Link: iTunes (via TechCrunch) This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

News@10: Apple iOS 5 notifications and EA Origins Posted: 06 Jun 2011 02:00 AM PDT Posted by Thomas Tamblyn on Mon 6 Jun 2011 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. Monday   SOCIAL NEWS @TechRadar - Facebook mistake sees 1,600 crash private party     GAMING NEWS @CVG - 'PlayStation Vita' and 'PSVita' trademarked by Sony     WWDC News @Gizmodo - Is this how iOS 5 notifications will look?     GAMING NEWS @PocketLint - EA Origin will rival Steam as download store      MOBILE NEWS @Engadget - Sony Ericsson Urushi spied again      Get more news, views and tech tips:    T3 on Twitter Direct your web attentions to twitter.com/t3dotcom for a feed of all the latest tech news and gadgetry goodness. We’ll also reach out for your opinions for future features, so have your brains ready.       T3 on Facebook Facebook.com/t3mag is our handle. Don’t worry though, we spend much less time growing Farmville crops and poking strangers than we do divulging tech info.     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

WWDC 2011: Tech experts' launch predictions Posted: 05 Jun 2011 11:40 PM PDT Posted by T3 Online on Mon 6 Jun 2011 WWDC 2011: iOS 5, OSX Lion and iCloud but what else is coming? UK tech experts' WWDC predictions In a few hours, Apple will expand on the unexpected bean-spilling of its next-generation software: iOS 5, OSX Lion and iCloud at WWDC 2011 live.   It's the first time in T3's 14-year history that we can remember Apple shouting about a new product or service before its keynote, which leads us to question whether the phrase 'one more thing' may pass the lips of Steve. Who better to opine, then, than some of the the biggest names in the UK tech press. Here are their predictions and possible surprises. Name: Shane Richmond Writes for: The Telegraph, Head of Technology (Editorial), WWDC predictions: If iCloud is merely a service that charges you for storing music that you already own then it will be underwhelming. I think Apple will have learned from its mistakes with MobileMe and won't simply replicate the cloud music offerings from Amazon and Google. We'll see a service that combines with OSX Lion and iOS 5 to move management of all your devices into the cloud. I'm expecting apps that update automatically, wireless syncing between devices and, I hope, the ability to store all your media in the cloud - not just those you've bought from iTunes. One more thing: I think there could a hardware surprise at the end of this keynote but I don't think it will be a new iPhone. I think we'll see an updated Time Capsule that enables the iCloud services and, perhaps, allows you to run an iOS device without linking it to a computer. Tweets at: @shanerichmond Follow Shane's WWDC coverage at: The Telegraph Name: David Phelan Writes for: Time Out, Sunday Times, The Independent, T3 WWDC predictions: Of course we know there'll be Lion in great detail, iOS 5 and details of just how iCloud will work. I think there'll be heavy emphasis on integration of all three and how the software-hardware complete experience will become even more important, emphasising what Apple does like nobody else can. And how all these software elements will come together on the next iPhone, whenever that is... It's always the understated elements that are the most interesting. When the first iPad was announced, almost nobody mentioned Steve Jobs's comment that 'it's all our own silicon'. But the A4 and now A5 chips have since become centre stage. Expect other ground-breakers to slip in under the radar. One more thing: There's always one more thing. Except when there isn't. There wasn't at the iPad 2 unveil, for instance. If Mr Jobs pulls an iPhone out of his hat I'll eat mine. Instead I think it'll be: Lion will be available to download from the Mac Store. Today. Tweets at: @davidphelan2009 Follow David's WWDC coverage at: The Independent Name: Mark Prigg Writes for: The London Evening Standard WWDC predictions: iCloud is likely to be the big story, and will put a lot of Apple's most popular software products online and accessible from any computer with a browser. You'll be able to get your music (if you've bought it from iTunes) and stream it to any device. As well as taking iTunes online, I think we could also see online versions of Keynote, Pages and Numbers. There's also likely to be the option to automatically back up the documents from your Mac to the iCloud. The new version of iOS could also see the iPhone getting its biggest change since it was introduced, with a new look and feel. Hopefully, we'll also see Apple overhauling the notifications system. As for the desktop, the big surprise could be that Lion, the latest version of Mac OS, is made available in the Mac App store as soon as Jobs steps off stage. One more thing: Apps on Apple TV could be a surprise addition. Tweets at: @markprigg Follow Mark's WWDC coverage at: The London Evening Standard Name: Luke Peters  Job Title: Editor, T3 WWDC predictions: I've been following Apple's resurrection from the dormant tech giant it was to the global household name it is today. In those transformative years, we've seen it create brand new product categories, re-shape how media industries do business and completely redefine how people interact with modern technology. Our primary focus to date has been its stylish, innovative hardware. This is what built a cult. Today's software announcement will demonstrate how all of its products (and your content) can work in unison – iOS 5 for portable devices, Lion for computing, iCloud to tie them together - without you having to think twice about it. This is what will build an army. However, if iCloud replaces MobileMe and adds wireless content syncing across all of its products (plus streaming any media from a home computer or TimeCapsule) how much will that cost? The primary function of Mobile Me (£59 a year) is/was to synchronise relatively small files such as calendars, contacts, bookmarks and email. Add megabyte-hungry MP3, MP4, photos, Apps and iWork documents to the mix and your yearly bill could be run into three figures. And what of your ISP's data restrictions? Perhaps iOS 5 will have a Spotify-esque 'offline' mode for caching content. Perhaps the need for high-speed wireless internet connectivity everywhere will become even more pertinent. Whatever the outcome, you can be sure that the other tech megacorps will be watching closely. If the boffins at 1 Infinite Loop get this right, and manage to attract the floating voters who are still undecided whether to go Apple or Android, it could be years before their iCloud contract expires. One more thing: I'm torn. I'd love to see a glimpse of the iPhone 5, Retina Display iPad (see this month's issue of T3), or a brand new MacBook AirPad, but agree with my tech colleagues – if we do see any hardware, it's likely to be one that complements the iCloud ethic. Can I get a whoop, whoop for TimeCapsule 2.0? No, thought not. Can I get a standing ovation for Steve's official retirement? Quite possibly... Tweets at: @lukepeters Follow Luke's WWDC coverage at: WWDC live blog   Tell us what you think by posting your comments on T3's official Facebook page or Tweeting us at @t3dotcom. Apple fans, head to Team Apple to join its ranks. Android Army, voice your opposition. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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