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• Tech Week: iPhone 5 release date and Skype hits Facebook
• 3 UK now with a Nokia Ovi channel
• App week: Google Transit Navigation, Sky Go for iPhone
• 3D chocolate printer made in the UK

Tech Week: iPhone 5 release date and Skype hits Facebook Posted: 09 Jul 2011 10:00 AM PDT Posted by T3 Online on Sat 9 Jul 2011 Yet another busy week in tech has passed by, so here are our highlights from the past seven days.   NEWS  This week has been one of partnerships between some of technology's biggest players. On Wednesday Virgin Media announced its partnership with Spotify that would bring 13 million tracks to Virgin Media customers. In addition, Spotify has finally begun landing procedures in America, where prospective users can sign up now to be the first ones to receive the music streaming service when it becomes available. Facebook has also struck a deal with Skype that will bring voice and video calls to the social network and Twitter continues to go from strength to strength, as sources estimate the site is now worth £4.4 billion. However, Kaspersky Lab CEO Eugene Kaspersky warned against the growing stature of social networks, insisting that 'people trust too much' and that they 'publish too much personal information'.   The smartphone market was as busy as ever this week, as Orange released two budget handsets whilst Nokia slashed the prices of its N8, E6 and C7 handsets. Meanwhile HTC is set to overtake RIM in smartphones sales in the next 12 months, and both companies have new handsets due for release in the coming months. HTC's EVO 3D will arrive in the UK in July, whilst the BlackBerry Bold Touch 9900 will launch via 3 Mobile on the 15th September. HTC EVO 3D Video     Android has increased it's market share in the US by 5 per cent between February and May this year, giving the platform a strong 38 per cent of the market. The Samsung Galaxy S II is currently the most popular Android handset on the market, and it reached a milestone this week as it surpassed it's predecessor's sales in just 55 days. Not content with the handset's current domination, there could be a Windows 7 version of the Galaxy S II on the horizon.   This week has also very much been about the steady trickle of news concerning the upcoming iPhone 5 and iPad 3. The iPhone will receive a design upgrade, however it will be very much 'iPhone 4.5' rather than a complete upgrade of the current generation handset. Possible names have been flying around for the next generation iPad,  but the latest rumours suggest that there will be an 'iPad HD' hitting shelves soon. Like the iPhone 5, the new iPad will be an update on the existing model, rather than a total overhaul but despite this both new machines are generating a lot of excitement in the run up to their mooted September releases.   Zumba Fitness remained at the top of the All Format games charts, managing to outsell its four closest competitors combined in the process. A tentative pre-Christmas 2012 date has been rumoured for Sony's next generation console, and Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime has made it clear that the Wii U will not be available until after April 2012 at the earliest. LG is targeting the handheld gaming market with its new Optimus 3D, teameding with Gameloft to make 17 new Stereoscopic 3D games available to users. Finally, a poll conducted by playr2.com named FIFA as the 'best video game series of all time', as the popular football franchise beat renowned series' such as The Legend of Zelda, Final Fantasy and Super Mario. No doubt many of you still need to make your opinions known, so head over to our poll to register your votes!   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ App of the Week | Shredder Chess The Bobby Fischer of chess apps - undoubtedly the best, but only comes at a hefty price T3 App Chart | Top 10 Android Apps | Shredder Chess Review ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Features Every day this week we have been reminded of two things: the prospect of a new iPhone and iPad in September and the growing presence of Android phones and tablets in thir respective markets. So the question is, who is winning this clash of electronic titans? We give you Apple vs. Android: Who's winning in 2011?   With the F1 British Grand Prix at Silverstone this weekend, we have not one but two F1 features lined up for you. Firstly, take a look at our potted history of F1 innovation before checking out our guide on how to get some stylish F1-inspired design in your home.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ T3 Podcast - The web's biggest audio gadget show The T3 tech team discuss the weeks top news and their gadget of the week, Toshiba's new 3D laptop T3 Podcast episode 190 ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   Reviews Samsung has taken the camera-phone concept and quite literally turned it on its head. The new SH100 is a camera by nature, but features wireless connectivity to your Samsung smartphone as well as phone style apps and a touch screen. Interested? Check out our review.   Toshiba has brought us the Qosmio F750 3D, the first ever glasses-free 3D laptop. Just as Toshiba has given to us, so we now give to you, in the form of our hands-on review of the Qosmio F750 3D.  This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

3 UK now with a Nokia Ovi channel Posted: 09 Jul 2011 04:43 AM PDT Posted by Devina Divecha on Sat 9 Jul 2011 3 UK partners with Nokia's Ovi 3 UK has announced its dedicated channel on the Nokia Ovi store, following in the footsteps of Vodafone which has partnered with Android. Related links Nokia X7 UK release sees Three offer Symbian handset Nokia Windows Phone 7 tie-up official Nokia Windows Phone 7 concept handsets surface Nokia X7: new Symbian smartphone detailed More new Nokia Symbian smartphones leaked Nokia Symbian Anna out next month The channel by 3 UK will include 40 apps, which can be downloaded to Nokia's Symbian^3 powered smartphones. When apps are purchased on this channel, the charge will automatically be passed on to the mobile bill, which implies zero transaction charges or SMS fees. Smartphones that can benefit from this channel includes the Nokis C7, Nokia N8 and Nokia E7, along with the upcoming Nokia X7, which will launch with an integrated version of the Ovi Store with the Three channel. The Nokia X7 will be exclusively available in the UK with 3 UK. Via: 3G     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

App week: Google Transit Navigation, Sky Go for iPhone Posted: 09 Jul 2011 03:00 AM PDT Posted by Chris Smith on Sat 9 Jul 2011 Every Saturday we round-up the week in mobile applications bringing you news of the biggest new releases across all major platforms and a host of reviews from T3's App Chart. Let's crack on... Android app news: Google Transit Navigation arrives Owners of Android handsets have been blessed by the excellent turn-by-turn Navigation app that comes with Google Maps, but now Google has added a stop-by-stop public transport arm to the app. Google Transit Navigation for Android features in-depth bus and train information for over 400 cities around the world   iOS app news: Sky Go apps will be here in time for footy season After rebranding its on-the-go offering as Sky Go this week, the broadcaster says that the Sky Go iPhone, iPad and iPod touch apps will arrive before the football season starts in mid-August. Existing subscribers will get upto five sports channels, while non-subscribers can sign up to use the service also. iPhone app news: Are you smarter than an ape? It's a question we've often posed to close friends and family members, but are you ready to take the challenge yourself? To promote the Rise of the Planet of the Apes movie, you'll be subjected to a memory test, that apes are apparently pretty good at, in order to surmise whether you're actually smarter than our primate pals.   iPad app news: Bing adds Lasso copy and paste feature Copying and pasting text using the iPad isn't exactly the most fluent of experiences, so Microsoft has come to the rescue with an innovative, erm... innovation for its Bing app. The new Lasso feature for Bing allows you to copy and paste simply by freehand drawing around the section of text you want to harness.   Windows Phone app news: App Marketplace now boasts 25,000 The Windows Phone platform seems to be gaining a little momentum of late, and this week the OS passed the 25,000 app market. The App Marketplace still lags quite a long way behind iPhone and Android, but the signs are good that future WP7 users won't be put off by an empty app cabinet.   -------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- App of the Year | Vote in the T3 Gadget Awards 2011 Is GarageBand the best app of 2011? Or can Flipboad, Star Walk or the other nominees take the title Vote for App of the Year | GarageBand for iPad review| Flipboard for iPad rated --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   APP REVIEWS FROM THE T3 APP CHART   iPhone app review: Lara Croft and the Guardian of Light "Lara Croft’s most recent outings have recaptured the magic of the early Tomb Raider games, and Guardian of Light is a particularly satisfying chapter in her story – provided you can ignore a few irksome technical issues," says our reviewer. With levels rich in detail and thoroughly puzzling, you don't want to miss out on Lara's small screen adventure.   Android app review: Basic Instructions Ever felt like receiving some basic life tips but don’t fancy listening to any of those self-righteous day-time talk show hosts, or David Cameron? Then you might want to try some enlightenment In the form of an irreverent comic strip turned Android app. Basic Instructions for Android is a humorous, web-classic you have to try.   iPad app review: On The Way To Woodstock Are you a huge hippie who needs to rekindle memories of the Summer of Love in 1969? Then this coffee-table iPad app is perfect for you. On The Way To Woodstock features an in-depth look at the most famous music festival of all time and according to our reviewer is "a rich journey of discovery," man. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

3D chocolate printer made in the UK Posted: 09 Jul 2011 02:25 AM PDT Posted by Devina Divecha on Sat 9 Jul 2011 Valentine's Day gifts just got a lot more interesting. Love chocolate and designing? Researchers in the UK have got just the thing for you. Related links iPad 2: 3D model glasses-free display demonstrated Toshiba unveils world's first glasses-free 3D laptop HTC Evo 3D vs LG Optimus 3D Wimbledon finals confirmed as first BBC 3D broadcasts Xbox 360: 3D gaming to be announced by Microsoft at E3? LG Optimus 3D now on sale at Carphone Warehouse The University of Exeter's research team has developed a printer that is able to create 3D chocolate, which can be personalised. The printer creates the 3D chocolate by building up successive layers. Once a layer solidifies, the printer moves on to the next layer. It has apparently received a lot of retailer interest in its prototype stage. "What makes this technology special is that users will be able to design and make their own products. In the long term it could be developed to help consumers custom-design many products from different materials," said Dr Liang Hao, lead researcher. People may soon be able to upload their own designs for 3D chocolate printing and delivery, as the team is aiming to develop a consumer interface. The project is funded as part of the Research Council UK Cross-Research Council Digital Economy Programme and is managed by the Engineering and Physical Science Research Council (EPSRC). Would you be interested in creating chocolate designs in 3D? Let T3 know what kind of designs you would come up by posting on our Twitter and Facebook feeds, and follow us for more techilicious news. Via: The Telegraph     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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