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• News@8PM: iPhone 5 and iPad 3 to land in September?
• iPhone 5 and iPad 3 release date nears as production begins
• Twitter now handles more than 200 million Tweets a day
• Twitter now handles more than 200 million tweets a day
• Sony S2 video: Hands-on video with the Sony tablet revealed
• Weird News: The hug machine and the Holy iPad Tweet
• HTC Eternity specs and pictures leak online
• Best iPad apps: App Store tops 100,000 native iPad apps
• RIM employee resigns, writes a damning open letter
• Mobile payments users will reach 2.5 billion by 2015
• PS Vita video calling to use facial recognition
• Samsung Galaxy Z new pics revealed
• Nokia N9 will not get UK release?
• Gmail and Google Calendar to get new look
• Android app news: Skype update brings free video calls
• Tech Today: Google+ invites closed, 100k Apple iPad apps

News@8PM: iPhone 5 and iPad 3 to land in September? Posted: 01 Jul 2011 12:00 PM PDT Posted by T3 Online on Fri 1 Jul 2011 Welcome to your nightly round-up of the day's news and goings on courtesy of T3.com. Production has reportedly begun on Apple's iPhone 5 as it will supposedly match the iPad 3 release date in September. This news comes on the day that Apple's App store has reached a landmark 100,000 native iPad apps, displaying the popularity of the tablets since their release in April of last year. Apple was not the only one to reach a landmark today, as Twitter reportedly now handles more than 200 million tweets every day.  ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ App of the Day | Nike+ GPS Nike adds power from the skies to your run. T3 App Chart | Top 10 iPhone Apps | Nike+ GPS Review ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ There has also been an influx of smartphone news today, as details of new phones from Samsung and HTC emerged. The Windows Phone 7 HTC Eternity has leaked online and looks to be entering the top end of the market. Meanwhile photos of the Samsung Galaxy Z have been unveiled, though there is no indication of when the phone may be arriving in the UK. Another phone that may not arrive in the UK is the Nokia N9, as it was discovered that the UK was not listed on the availability section of the N9's website.   Video calling is arriving in force as the upcoming Skype update will bring free video calls to a number of Android 2.0 handsets. It has been confirmed by Sony that the PS Vita will also support video calling along with facial recognition software.   Finally, following yesterdays news surrounding Google+, it appears Google are lining up a design revamp for Google Mail and Calendar. These services will be redesigned with the same ethos as Google+, in an attempt to make the interface less cluttered. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

iPhone 5 and iPad 3 release date nears as production begins Posted: 01 Jul 2011 08:32 AM PDT Posted by Luke Johnson on Fri 1 Jul 2011 The Apple iPhone 5 release date looks set to be just a few short months away - possibly being released on the same day as the iPad 3 - with Taiwanese suppliers already reportedly manufacturing parts for both devices   iPhone 5 and iPad 3 component suppliers in Taiwan have begun producing parts for the upcoming Apple devices ahead of an autumn release date, new reports suggest.   Foxconn, the company behind the overall assembly of Apple’s handheld devices, as well as a number of smaller component suppliers responsible for the likes of the units’ cameras, batteries and chassis, are all reported by tech blog Digitimes to have ramped up production ahead of a large order from the consumer electronics giant.    iPhone 5 links iPhone 5 release date imminent? iPhone 5 release date UK imminent? iPhone 5 specs: Metal backplate? iPhone 5 pictures: Are these real? iPhone 5 rumours: The latest Best iPhone apps The report, which goes on to suggest that between 5 and 6 million iPhone 5 handsets will be shipped in the third quarter of the year -alongside an unknown number of iPad 3 devices -  comes amid rumours that  Apple’s iPhone 5 release date will fall in September, whilst hinting at a possible simultaneous iPad 3 arrival.   While there have been few reports of what new features any iPad 3 tablet will boast, the iPhone 5 has been a hot topic on the rumour mill for some months. It is believed the device will come complete with an A5 1GHz dual-core processor, 8-megapixel camera with 1080p Full HD video recording capabilities and a larger, 720p HD display. And in may last year, the rumour mill went into overdrive after Apple iPhone 5 photos were reportedly leaked online.  We don't know about you but T3  cannot wait to get our hands on one!   What features would you like to see Apple pack into its upcoming iPhone 5 and iPad 3 devices? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.   Via: TechRadar   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Twitter now handles more than 200 million Tweets a day Posted: 01 Jul 2011 07:34 AM PDT Posted by Luke Johnson on Fri 1 Jul 2011 Twitter hits latest milestone, recording more than 200 million Tweets a day - that's 1.5 billion Tweets per week!   Twitter has announced its latest milestone moment revealing earlier this week that it now handles more than 200 million separate tweets per day, almost 1.5 billion a week.   Founded in 2006, Twitter has seen adoption of its micro-blogging service soar over the past 12 months with the latest 200 million tweets a day figure eclipsing the 65 million tweets the company was handling on a daily basis at the same last year and the two million daily tweets being sent in January of 2009 - the same year it was rumoured to considering a buyout from Apple.    Related links Apple iOS5: Twitter integration to run deep? Twitter for iPad and iPhone updated Twitter suspends UberTwitter and Twidroyd Best social networking apps Whilst roughly 20,000 Twitter users account for almost half of the site’s activity that includes a link, Twitter has seen its user figures continue to rise as it looks to close the gap on the world’s most popular social networking outlet, Facebook.   And much like Mark Zuckerberg's creation, the microblogging site has not been shy developing its business by spending some of its hard-earned advertising cash - and this year spent a whopping $40m on a Tweetdeck buyout.    Although Facebook recently announced that it had surpassed the 750 million active user mark, figures from ComScore have suggested Twitter attracted 139 million unique users in May of this year taking the microblogging site past MySpace in terms of global traffic.   Can Twitter catch Facebook in the social media market or is Google’s new service the next big thing? Share your thoughts with us via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.   Via: GeekyGadgets   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Twitter now handles more than 200 million tweets a day Posted: 01 Jul 2011 07:34 AM PDT Posted by Luke Johnson on Fri 1 Jul 2011 Twitter hits latest milestone, recording more than 200 million Tweets a day - that's 1.5 billion Tweets per week!   Twitter has announced its latest milestone moment revealing earlier this week that it now handles more than 200 million separate tweets per day, almost 1.5 billion a week.   Founded in 2006, Twitter has seen adoption of its micro-blogging service soar over the past 12 months with the latest 200 million tweets a day figure eclipsing the 65 million tweets the company was handling on a daily basis at the same last year and the two million daily tweets being sent in January of 2009 - the same year it was rumoured to considering a buyout from Apple.    Related links Apple iOS5: Twitter integration to run deep? Twitter for iPad and iPhone updated Twitter suspends UberTwitter and Twidroyd Best social networking apps Whilst roughly 20,000 Twitter users account for almost half of the site’s activity that includes a link, Twitter has seen its user figures continue to rise as it looks to close the gap on the world’s most popular social networking outlet, Facebook.   And much like Mark Zuckerberg's creation, the microblogging site has not been shy developing its business by spending some of its hard-earned advertising cash - and this year spent a whopping $40m on a Tweetdeck buyout.    Although Facebook recently announced that it had surpassed the 750 million active user mark, figures from ComScore have suggested Twitter attracted 139 million unique users in May of this year taking the microblogging site past MySpace in terms of global traffic.   Can Twitter catch Facebook in the social media market or is Google’s new service the next big thing? Share your thoughts with us via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.   Via: GeekyGadgets   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Sony S2 video: Hands-on video with the Sony tablet revealed Posted: 01 Jul 2011 06:47 AM PDT Posted by Luke Johnson on Fri 1 Jul 2011 Sony has released a hands-on video of the Sony S2 dual-screen tablet Having released a Sony S1 and S2 tablet video teaser last month, Sony has now outed the first hands-on video of the S2 tablet device offering a look at what is set to be its first foray into the Android tablet market.   Despite being just 18 seconds long the Sony S2 hands-on video offers the first detailed look at how the folding tablet will run Google’s Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system whilst giving an exciting insight into its unique form factor.   Related links Sony S1 and S2 tablets revealed Watch Sony's S1 and S2 tablet teaser Sony S1 and S2 tablets: Official pictures Boasting dual 5.5-inch touchscreen displays, the Sony S2 has been pegged with a September release date alongside its 9.4-inch more traditional looking tablet brethren the Sony S1.   Little else is currently known about the Nintendo DS-styled Sony S2 tablet with Sony having yet to reveal full specifications or confirmed release details. At the unveiling of its two upcoming tablet devices, however, Sony, the last of the big tech players to enter the tablet wars, confirmed the Android Honeycomb devices would support eBooks from the Sony Reader store, music and film from the Qriocity streaming service and PlayStation styled gaming.   Will Sony’s funky dual-screen tablet be a success or is its USP an unnecessary quirk? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.   Via: CrunchGear   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Weird News: The hug machine and the Holy iPad Tweet Posted: 01 Jul 2011 06:32 AM PDT Posted by Adam Bunker on Fri 1 Jul 2011 A look at the more eccentric side of tech's last seven days Hug machine Feeling a bit lonely? Ironically, you’re not alone; your sentiments are echoed by the developer of this: the hug machine. Not, as you’d expect, a robot with actual arms, this is a dummy torso with sensors that speak to a special jacket which contricts you as much as you squeeze it. Seems a bit overly complicated to us, but the chap in the video seems to be enjoying himself nonetheless. Justin Timberlake’s life imitates art His role as music download mogul Sean Parker in The Social Network was arguably Justin Timberlake’s finest acting moment. Now he’s taking method acting to a whole new level by aping his characters. The man’s only gone and bought MySpace. He obviously still sees potential in the service, despite the fact that Rupert Murdoch, who’s pretty good with this sort of thing, just lost about 500 million dollars on it. The Pope Tweets Showing the Pope an iPad could have gone one of two ways, really. As it turned out, he seemed to be in favour of the iDevice and happily sat watching one of his patronising aides type out a tweet. We think you’ll agree, though, that it would have been better if he’d freaked out at all the pinch-to-zoom witchcraft and declared it a device of the devil. Google has epic bros Google+ is out now (sort of), and it’s looking to take on Facebook in a new, fresh and exciting way. It’s got ‘circles’, see, which is a way of discriminating people and segregating them into different levels of friendship. Watch the video (linked) carefully to see that Google’s idea of top-level mates is ‘Epic Bros’. ‘Trying’ and ‘too hard’ come to mind. Cardboard vacuum cleaner Sometimes you look at something and just go: “Err… what?” This is definitely one of those things. It’s a vacuum cleaner make almost entirely from corrugated cardboard, for reasons apparently to do with saving mother Earth. It’s an interesting idea, but one thing we would say is this: Vacuum cleaners often get thrown about and smashed into chair legs and such like. CoD overtakes CoD Let’s have a round of applause for Call of Duty, which has managed to overtake itself as the biggest-selling game of all time in the UK. Black Ops has leapfrogged Moder Warfare 2 to the top spot, which points to a continuing, predictable pattern of CoD games doing rather well in the charts. The two titles are developed by separate companies, so it’ll be champers all round for Treyarch and, presumably, a melee-style pistol butt smack round the face for Infinity Ward employees. World of Fourcraft New York went up for grabs this week, as an online game that uses Foursquare check-ins to register which areas of town belong to various clans opened its virtual doors. Think the classic Risk board game, only fought out in terms of how many times you visited your local Starbucks rather than dice rolls. And finally… UFO over London Is this actual footage of an Alien spaceship over the capital, or a clever CGI viral? We’ve no idea; we’re just pleased by bright colours and moving images…   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

HTC Eternity specs and pictures leak online Posted: 01 Jul 2011 04:18 AM PDT Posted by Luke Johnson on Fri 1 Jul 2011 The Windows Phone 7 Mango HTC Eternity handset has leaked online with the specs and pictures landing HTC’s first Windows Phone 7 Mango handset has leaked online with the HTC Eternity reportedly set to land with a hefty 4.7-inch WVGA Super LCD display.   Running the updated rendition of Microsoft’s Windows Phone 7 mobile OS that is set to rollout in the autumn, the HTC Eternity looks set to take the Phone 7 platform into the high-stakes smartphone market leaking with a 1.5GHz, possibly dual-core, Qualcomm processor and 512MB of RAM.   Related links HTC Windows Phone 7 handsets unveiled Windows Phone 7 Mango features revealed Nokia Windows Phone coming October 26th Yet to be dated or priced for release, the HTC Eternity, which leaked courtesy of a German online retailer, is claimed to tout an 8-megapixel rear-mounted camera dual-LED flash and 720p HD video recording capabilities and a second 1.3-megapixel forward-facing snapper.   Far from confirmed by its Taiwanese manufacturer the HTC Eternity, if the leak specs are to be believed, will launch alongside the Windows Phone 7 Mango update later this year, locking horns with Nokia’s Phone 7 offerings with 16GB of internal storage and a HDMI port.   Can the HTC Eternity bring Window’s Phone 7 to the top of the smartphone charts or will that feat be left in the hands of Nokia? Share your thoughts on the matter with us via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.   Via: KnowYourMobile   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Best iPad apps: App Store tops 100,000 native iPad apps Posted: 01 Jul 2011 03:32 AM PDT Posted by Luke Johnson on Fri 1 Jul 2011 Apple's iTunes App Store has surpassed 100,000 native iPad apps with tablet users continuing to download the best iPad apps More than 100,000 native iPad apps are now available from Apple’s iTunes App Store, a little over one year after the first Apple tablet applications were submitted.   Launching just 453 days ago, the iPad section of the Apple App Store has gone from strength-to-strength over the past 14 months with developers having now had 100,161 iPad apps approved by Apple in the US.   Related links Best iPad apps Best free iPad apps video Apple iPad 2 review Whilst the US iPad App Store has topped the 100,000 native app milestone in less time than it took the iPhone to reach the same mark, UK Apple tablet users are still waiting on that 100,000th app with regional specific apps leaving the UK App Store dwindling on 99,335 apps.   Although Apple has yet to officially announce confirmation of the iPad landmark, US users can see the achievement for themselves simply by accessing the App Store on their favoured tablets and browsing the latest releases of the best free iPad apps and best paid for offerings.   Which of the 100,000 iPad applications is your favourite? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds and check out our best iPad app picks in the T3 App Chart.   Via: Engadget   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

RIM employee resigns, writes a damning open letter Posted: 01 Jul 2011 02:57 AM PDT Posted by Adam Bunker on Fri 1 Jul 2011 What do you do when you leave a company? If you work for RIM, you write a letter slating the company's BlackBerry smartphone efforts and leak it online. It’s the dream of many to leave your place of work in a blaze of glory – going out by telling everyone exactly what you think. That’s exactly what one supposedly high-ranking RIM employee has done, writing a damning resignation letter to the BlackBerry maker that doesn’t pull any punches. In the letter, the anonymous ex-employee lets rip on the company’s strategy, stating that RIM “often make[s] product decisions based on strategic alignment, partner requests or even legal advice – the end user doesn’t care.” Related links BlackBerry PlayBook review BlackBerry PlayBook tops 250,000 sales BlackBerry PlayBook: 1,000 units recalled “Teams still aren’t talking together properly, no one is making or can make critical decisions, all the while everyone is working crazy hours and still far behind,” the letter continues. The writer concludes by suggesting that “there is a serious need to consolidate our focus to just a handful of employees.” RIM responded in a pretty defensive manner. The company stated that it’s hard to fight against criticism from an anonymous source, but that it was working hard and “aggressively addressing both the company’s challenges and its opportunities.” The BlackBerry Playbook maker rounded off by suggesting that “RIM is more committed than ever to serving its loyal customers and partners around the world.” Is RIM in the kind of trouble pointed out by Anonymous? Or are you a BlackBerry advocate? Let us know your thoughts on the T3 Twitter feed.   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Mobile payments users will reach 2.5 billion by 2015 Posted: 01 Jul 2011 02:10 AM PDT Posted by Thomas Tamblyn on Fri 1 Jul 2011 With Premium SMS and ticketing already on the rise, NFC is just one more catalyst in making sure we reach for our phones, not our wallets. Tech research analysts Juniper Research have revealed figures predicting that by 2015, the number of people using mobile payment services will have risen by 40% to 2.5 billion.   Related links iPhone 5 getting NFC tech? MasterCard embeds NFC tech into SIM cards Nokia N9 finally official RIM to use NFC in future devices This staggering number is in part down to an increase in Premium SMS and transport ticketing services which allow us to buy train and plane tickets on our mobiles and then use the devices as a digital ticket.   Combine that with the growing number of NFC-enabled handsets which allow contactless payment and those figures suddenly start to make more sense.   It is, however, not without its risks, with Juniper also warning that while growth is positve, we could also see an increase in fraud levels, highlighting the need for serious changes in how our mobiles are kept secure.   Does contactless payment appeal to you, or are cards and cash more than enough? Join the debate at Facebook and Twitter.   Source: Juniper Research This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

PS Vita video calling to use facial recognition Posted: 01 Jul 2011 01:44 AM PDT Posted by Thomas Tamblyn on Fri 1 Jul 2011 Although in the early stages, Sony has outed a cool new feature which will be arriving with the PS Vita. Sony has outed a video showcasing its facial recognition software which will eventually be used for video calling on the new Sony PS Vita handheld gaming platform.   Related links Sony PS Vita: more than 80 games in dev Sony PS Vita hands-on review Sony NGP in T3 Hot 100 Sony PS Vita storage media spied The technology will be used in conjunction with avatars, allowing your avatar to accurately mimic head/mouth movement and blinking, although that last one may need some work.   It's in the early stages but from what we've seen of the video (see below), it looks very promising, with the technology potentially offering a fun new alternative to video calling while also being more than simply a gimmick.   What do you think, is this just a gimmick or could you see yourself having hours of fun using Sony's new alternative to video calling? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter.     Source: CVG This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Samsung Galaxy Z new pics revealed Posted: 01 Jul 2011 12:58 AM PDT Posted by Thomas Tamblyn on Fri 1 Jul 2011 New pictures have emerged of the Samsung Galaxy Z, a smaller version of the Korean corporation's Galaxy S2, which gave the Apple iPhone a run for its money following its April release date   New pictures have been revealed of the Samsung Galaxy Z, Samsung's smaller incarnation of the iPhone-bashing Samsung Galaxy S2.   Related links Samsung Galaxy S2 review Samsung Galaxy S2 v Motorola v LG Android 2.3 Gingerbread: best features Ice Cream Sandwich Android features Of course when we say smaller incarnation, the Samsung Galaxy Z still boasts two 1GHz processors powered by Tegra 2 and a 5MP camera with the ability to shoot 720p video.   It's a looker as well, with a few design tweaks giving it a decidedly more premium feel than arguably even the mighty Galaxy S 2, however don't expect it to have the same eye popping screen, with only a 4.2 inch WXGA resolution panel.   That said, it is running Android 2.3 and has 8GB of storage built-in to make sure you'll never run out of space when shooting HD video to your hearts content.   The handset is available for pre-order in Sweden on a  £30 per month contract but there's still no word on whether the Galaxy Z will be hitting our shores at any point. Whatever the case, we just want to get our hands on one!   Does the Samsung Galaxy Z appeal, or are the specs just not up to scratch? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter.   Source: TechRadar This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Nokia N9 will not get UK release? Posted: 01 Jul 2011 12:18 AM PDT Posted by Thomas Tamblyn on Fri 1 Jul 2011 Just a week after finally unveiling the brilliant N9, Nokia could be keeping Europe out of the loop. Nokia could well be holding back its release of the Nokia N9 MeeGo smartphone to Europe, possibly permanently, instead focusing on Windows Phone 7.   Related links Nokia N9 finally official Nokia N9 video: first impressions More Nokia Symbian phones leaked Nokia Windows Phone 7 handset leaked This has come about after it was discovered that the UK, and other major European countries were not listed on the availability section of the N9's website.   Instead it appears as though the N9 will be heading to the Pacific with New Zealand, Malaysia and Australia all being listed, suggesting a very targeted approach for its release.   Coming just days after the leak of several new Symbian phones, it seems odd that Nokia would hold back on a product that has, so far, received very positive feedback from not only Europe but around the world.   If the N9 came to the UK would you switch to MeeGo? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter. Nokia N9 video   Video source: T3 Tech Videos   Source: TheInquirer This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Gmail and Google Calendar to get new look Posted: 30 Jun 2011 11:43 PM PDT Posted by Thomas Tamblyn on Fri 1 Jul 2011 After revealing its latest assault on social networking Google + will be making its mark on Gmail and Calendar. Google is planning a major design overhaul of both Gmail and Google Calendar after it was revealed through their blog that they'll be applying the same design ethos of Google + to all of their services.   Related links Google + explained: What's it all about? Google + social network revealed Samsung Chromebook video: first look Samsung Series 5 Chromebook release date Sporting a simpler more spartan look the new Gmail interface is very similar to the old but certainly looks less cluttered, if that was even possible.   According to the official Gmail blog the reasoning behind this change was the feeling that after having added so many new features to the service it needed some cleaning up.   "Over the years, adding countless features to Gmail has made it an increasingly powerful communication hub, but along the way the interface has also become more cluttered and complex."   While only available as a simple beta theme this new look will be rolling out fully in the coming months, with Google Calendar getting an automatic update in the coming weeks.   What do you think, does the new Gmail look better, or was it fine before? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter.   Source: Gmail Blog This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Android app news: Skype update brings free video calls Posted: 30 Jun 2011 11:30 PM PDT Posted by Chris Smith on Fri 1 Jul 2011 New functionality brings free video calls over Wi-Fi and 3G. Skype has launched a new version of its app for Android 2.0 phones, adding one massive feature - video calling.   The new version of the app will be available to owners of the Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo, HTC Desire S, Google Nexus S and Xperia Pro and will allow free video calls over Wi-Fi and 3G.   More from the T3 App Chart Best Android apps Vote for your App of the Year Skype for Android reviewed Best mobile games reviewed Our top rated iPhone apps As well as that FaceTime-killing piece of functionality, video calls can now also be made between multiple platforms, meaning you can use your Skype enabled Android 2.0 phone to call PCs, Macs, Smart TVs and, yes, iOS devices like the iPhone.   The application, which is only available on an annoyingly-limited number of phones boasting Android 2.0 and above, has also had a lick of paint. You can take a look at the new features in the video promo below.     The new Android 2.0 app comes as Skype prepares to launch an official app for the Apple iPad, meaning there's very few platforms left for Skype to colonise with its free video calling extravaganza.   Link: Skype (via TechRadar) This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Tech Today: Google+ invites closed, 100k Apple iPad apps Posted: 30 Jun 2011 06:31 PM PDT Posted by Chris Smith on Fri 1 Jul 2011 It's the tech news that broke after you logged-off. App Store hits 100,000 iPad apps While Android Honeycomb tablets and rivals from HP and BlackBerry struggle to register on the app-scale, the iPhone has just notched up its 100,000th application. It took Apple just 452 days to assemble a war-chest of applications that becomes more potent by the day. Link: PC Mag   Facebook to unveil something 'awesome' next week Mark Zuckerberg has told reporters visiting Facebook's Seattle campus that the company plans to release show-off something awesome in the upcoming days. TechCrunch reckon that it isn't Project Spartan, the planned HTML 5 app store, but may be the official iPad app or a newly-designed Facebook Photos application. Link: TechCrunch 'Insane' demand for Google+ invites says company Google has closed invitations for the new Google+ social network after an 'insane' demand in the first 24-hours. Each invited user was able to pass on the invite to a dozen friends and that demand proved too much for Google to cope with. The early demand already suggests that Google+ has sparked the interest of tech fans, where Buzz and Wave failed. Link: Telegraph   Sony's S1 and S2 Android tablets appear in the wild The most eagerly-awaited tablets for the rest of 2011 have made a public appearance for the first time. The Sony S1 & S2 Android tablets were pictured and, in the S2's case briefly caught. The tablets broke free at an event in Munich. You can see a video of the DS-a-like S2 below. Link: Golem.de   Video: Sony S2 Tablet - kurzes Hands on (0:18)     Gmail gets a new look Google has launched a pair of new themes for Gmail to match the new Google+ look. If you want to switch-up your email aesthetics then just go into your mail settings and select the Preview or Preview (Dense) themes. It's pretty neat. Link: Gizmodo   News@8: Thursday brought word that new MacBooks (as well as new MacBook Air latops) might be imminent as stocks are tightening up. Modern Warfare Black Ops has been declared the best-selling UK game ever, while Android recorded its 4.5 billionth app download. Check out your daily News@8 round-up This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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