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- Android app news: Samsung Smart TV app launched
- iPhone 5 release date leaked as September with A5 chip
- Motorola Xoom Android 3.1 update hits Europe
- iPhone 5 and iPad 3 releases remain off limits to Samsung
- iPhone 4 camera most popular on Flickr
- Apple Time Capsule: 3TB model revealed
- Nintendo Wii U controller was nearly a standalone handheld
- PSN: Sony now 'hyper vigilant' says boss
- OS X Lion could require Snow Leopard for clean install
- HTC Puccini tablet set for 27 June
- Nokia Windows Phone coming 26 October?
- Tech Today: Apple TV sets to be made by Samsung?
| Android app news: Samsung Smart TV app launched Posted: 22 Jun 2011 09:20 AM PDT
Great companion app, but you'll need a Galaxy S II to make it work. Samsung has launched a great little mobile companion for its butt-kicking range of Smart TVs that will allow users to transfer footage between their TV sets and their Samsung Android handset
The Samsung Smart View app, which sadly is only available for the Samsung Galaxy S II (with other Samsung devices like the Galaxy Tab to follow) let's viewers send content over Wi-Fi from the Smart TV to the phone.
It doesn't matter whether you're streaming content from the internet, watching a Blu-ray, good old regular TV or even footage from their camcorder; it can all be sent to the Galaxy SII.
The transfer needs to take place over the same Wi-Fi Network, so it's perfect if you want to carry on watching when you're in another room.
So next time your bowels go during an Andy Murray 5-setter at Wimbledon you won't have to miss the moment when he inevitably limps out with a double fault.
While the Samsung press release claims you can watch on the 'device of your choice' that's not really the case is it? This is a great little app and it would be nice to see Samsung loosen-up and make it available to all of the Android community.
After all, isn't the idea to encourage more people to buy the excellent Samsung Smart TVs rather than make existing Smart TV owners buy Samsung Phones?
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| iPhone 5 release date leaked as September with A5 chip Posted: 22 Jun 2011 07:42 AM PDT
New reports have suggested the Apple iPhone 5 will launch in September with the A5 dual-core processor and 8-megapixel camera Apple is to officially release the iPhone 5 in September with the same A5 dual-core processor found in the iPad 2, a new report from Bloomberg has claimed.
Contradicting claims from yesterday which suggested the mooted iPhone 5 would touch down in August with a radically redesigned form factor, the Bloomberg report suggests the next-generation Apple blower will land in September as the company’s first dual-core smartphone.
Set to run the recently unveiled iOS 5, the iPhone 5 is the most eagerly awaited smartphone set to hit the market with the undisclosed sources also reporting that Apple is also “testing a new version of the iPad that has a higher resolution screen, similar to the one now used in the iPhone 4.”
When will Apple finally end the seemingly endless rumours and launch the iPhone 5? August? September? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Motorola Xoom Android 3.1 update hits Europe Posted: 22 Jun 2011 07:09 AM PDT
Motorola has confirmed that European users are the Xoom tablet are to get the Android 3.1 Honeycomb update Motorola has confirmed that it has begun rolling out the Android 3.1 Honeycomb update to users of the Motorola Xoom tablet in European markets.
Adding a feast of new features to the iPad 2 rival, the Android 3.1 update will allow European users of the Xoom to utilise the tablet’s inbuilt SD card slot for the first time as well as offering the ability to support USB connected accessories.
The announcement added: “The 3.1 update for non-U.S. devices, in addition to many other improvements, also includes SD card activation. Release notes will be made available in each region, functionality varies by region.”
Whilst Motorola has yet to confirm exactly which European nations will be eligible for the Android 3.1 update first, the update which was made available to US Xoom users last month will enable Motorola tablet touting Europeans to customise and resize widgets as well as expand Bluetooth support.
Do you have a Motorola Xoom, have you received the Android 3.1 update yet? If so let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds
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| iPhone 5 and iPad 3 releases remain off limits to Samsung Posted: 22 Jun 2011 03:55 AM PDT
A US judge has refused Samsung access to Apple's unreleased iPhone 5 and iPad 3 devices as part of an ongoing court battle Samsung has been refused access to unreleased iPhone 5 and iPad 3 prototypes after a US judge ruled the Korean company had no legal right to see Apple’s upcoming products.
Having ‘demanded’ access to Apple’s unreleased tech after the Cupertino firm was granted access by a US court to view unleashed Samsung devices as part of an ongoing legal patent row, Samsung has been refused a viewing with the mooted devices in order to check if Apple has infringed on its patents.
"Samsung is free to argue, for instance, that there is little likelihood of confusion because consumers will not encounter its products side-by-side with the iPhone 4 or iPad 2, but rather with Apple's next generation iPhone and iPad,” Koh announced.
"Similarly, as to proximity, Samsung is free to argue that because the iPhone 4 and iPhone 2 will soon be outmoded and reduced in price, they are not being sold (or very soon will not be sold) to the same class of purchasers who are likely to buy new Samsung products.
"By choosing to allege infringement only of its current products, Apple opens itself up to these arguments."
Whilst confirmed release dates for the iPhone 5 and iPad 3 are being kept the industry’s most well kept secrets, last reports suggest the iPhone 5 will be officially unveiled and released this August sporting an 8-megapixel camera with 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities, a 1GHz dual-core processor and a radically redesigned form factor.
Which company currently produces the best smartphones and tablets Apple or Samsung? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| iPhone 4 camera most popular on Flickr Posted: 22 Jun 2011 03:14 AM PDT
iPhone 4 replaces iPhone 3G as most used camera on Flickr The iPhone 4 has been revealed as the most popular camera on photo-sharing website Flickr beating four stand alone cameras to the top spot.
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The graph which appears on Flickr, sees the Nikon D90 takes second spot, while the next three positions are taken up by the Canon EOS 5D Mark II, Canon EOS Digital Rebel XSi and the Canon Rebel T1i.
The iPhone 4 reigns supreme in terms of the top five cameraphones (which you can see here) followed by the iPhone 3G, the iPhone 3GS and the HTC Evo 4G. To complete the iOS dominance, the iPod Touch grabs the fifth and final spot.
Canon dominates the top five point and shoot cameras with the Powershot SD1000 IS taking top spot followed by the PowerShot S95, PowerShot G11, PowerShot SD1200 IS and PowerShot SD780 IS.
Are you surprised that the iPhone 4 is the most used camera on Flickr? Do you use your cameraphone more than your stand alone camera? Let us know your thoughts via Facebook and Twitter.
Link: Macstories and Flickr
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| Apple Time Capsule: 3TB model revealed Posted: 22 Jun 2011 03:05 AM PDT
Wireless back-up device gets upgrade after two years. Apple has lifted the lid on a new 3TB version of its back-up focused Time Capsule. The new top-of-the-range hard drive will set you back a whacking £399, but will let you wirelessly save all your documents seamlessly.
The 2TB model is now £249, with the old-school 1TB model being discontinued. Clearly Apple reckons that users are stashing stacks more data these days, hence the more capacious disk space.
The Time Capsule works in conjunction with Mac OS X’s Time Machine feature, automatically storing copies of documents, projects and media files so there’s always an up-to-date back-up available.
Will you be snagging a 3TB Time Capsule? Or don’t you fancy that hefty price tag? Let us know what you think on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| Nintendo Wii U controller was nearly a standalone handheld Posted: 22 Jun 2011 02:56 AM PDT
The Wii U could have been a handheld games machine sans console, says Nintendo's Satoru Iwata... Nintendo’s Wii U could have turned out a lot different to how it looks today, claims Nintendo CEO Satoru Iwata. Chatting to Gamasutra, the gaming boss said that round table discussions could have seen the machine turn into a standalone handheld console, without the need for a set-top machine. Nintendo Wii U video: Hands-on opinion
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| PSN: Sony now 'hyper vigilant' says boss Posted: 22 Jun 2011 02:17 AM PDT
Interview comes as former Anonymous member held by police. Sony is now “hyper vigilant” about its security following April’s major hack on the PlayStation Network. That’s according to SCEE boss Andrew House, who told CVG that the company was being more stringent about looking after user’s data.
“[It’s] a responsibility we now take even more seriously than we did before. We'll try our absolute best to try and make our system as secure as we possibly can,” said House in a video interview with the gaming site.
Sony is not the only gaming giant to suffer at the hands of hackers, with Sega attacked last week. House added that Sony was, “…genuinely humbled and extremely grateful to those consumers who have continued to put their trust in us.”
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| OS X Lion could require Snow Leopard for clean install Posted: 22 Jun 2011 01:13 AM PDT
Lion will not be released in physical form, raising questions about clean install. OS X Lion may require Apple’s Snow Leopard software in order for it to be clean installed when users want to put the forthcoming operating system onto a new hard drive. The suggestion comes from an email sent by Cupertino chief Steve Jobs.
Jobs was answering a missive from a MacRumors reader, which said, “I'm really exited [sic]about Lion, but I'm a bit anxious about the absence of any physical media in the event of a crash where I need to do a clean install. Will Lion still provide a way to make a bootable image in the event that I need to start from scratch?”
In a one line reply, Jobs said, “You can clean install Snow Leopaard [sic] first.” Lion is only being made available on the Mac App Store, with Apple eschewing physical media for its new OS release.
The new OS is set to hit virtual shelves in July, costing £20.99. Just make sure that you have a copy of Snow Leopard to hand in case the unthinkable happens and you do need to perform a clean install. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| HTC Puccini tablet set for 27 June Posted: 21 Jun 2011 11:45 PM PDT
Is HTC about to unleash Euro version of Android Honeycomb tablet? HTC’s much-rumoured Android Honeycomb tablet, dubbed the Puccini, has been pegged for a 27 June announcement. The Taiwanese tech titan is set to hold a special event in London on that date.
With the phone maker already releasing a stack of new phones in 2011, the Puccini appears to be the safest bet when it comes to new HTC kit. A 4G version of the tab is already being primed for release in the US.
The Puccini is said to come with a 1GHz dual-core processor, 10-inch panel and the latest Google software. HTC’s current 7-inch tablet, the Flyer, only comes with Gingerbread under the hood.
We’ll be keeping our eyes peeled for more on this as we get it. Stay tuned here and to our Facebook and Twitter pages for all the latest.
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| Nokia Windows Phone coming 26 October? Posted: 21 Jun 2011 11:15 PM PDT
Espoo confirms dates for London-based gathering. Nokia’s first Windows Phone looks set to be unveiled on 26 October. Why? Because that’s the opening date for the mobile maker’s annual Nokia World event, which has just been officially confirmed.
As in 2010, the bash will be taking place at London’s ExCeL centre, with a keynote speech set for 9am on the opening day. The gathering will continue until 27 October, taking in developer workshops and meetings.
Last year saw Stephen Elop make his first appearance as Nokia CEO. This year he’s likely to show off the first Nokia Windows Phones, which Espoo has already said will be outed in the fourth quarter of this year. Just this week Elop said he remained “confident” at least one Microsoft-backed Nokia device would be on shelves in 2011.
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| Tech Today: Apple TV sets to be made by Samsung? Posted: 21 Jun 2011 03:22 PM PDT
Apple reportedly planning TV set, iCloud sparks iPhone owners interest, PlayBook slightly upgraded and ITV Player lands on Android. It's the news that broke after you logged off. Rumour: Apple TV branded sets incoming?
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