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- iPhone 5 release date hinted at as October by network head
- FIFA 12 demo: Teams and stadium
- Apple files 'inaccurate' evidence against Samsung
- HP dropping webOS hardware surprises industry retailers
- iPhone app news: BMW launches The Ultimate Drive
- Apple iPad 2 with webOS faster than on TouchPad
- iPad 3 rumours: Apple to add 2048 x 1536p retina display
- HTC event to showcase new HTC tablet?
- Abandoned HP webOS to hit HTC and Samsung devices?
- Weird News: Apple TV goes literal, men get pregnant
- Battlefield 3 features: Weapons, maps and vehicles
- Battlefield 3 new features
- Sony Digital Binoculars are 'world first'
- Samsung IFA 2011 teaser hints at new smartphone
- COD: Black Ops Rezurrection DLC gameplay trailer outed
- HP halts production of the TouchPad and Pre hardware
- RIM working on BlackBerry music service
- Rage game free on iPhone and iPad this week
- Huawei own-brand phones coming to Phones 4U
- Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray coming soon on Vodafone
- Tech Today: HP kills-off TouchPad and Pre phones
| iPhone 5 release date hinted at as October by network head Posted: 19 Aug 2011 09:03 AM PDT
New iPhone 5 rumours have suggested an Apple iPhone 5 release date of early October As the iPhone 5 rumours mill continues to churn out potential iPhone 5 release dates, the Vice President of American smartphone retailer and network AT&T has reportedly told staff to prepare of an early October arrival.
Citing “one of our high-level AT&T sources,” tech blog Boy Genius Report has suggested that an AT&T Vice President has informed a number of key employees that the iPhone 5 will launch during the opening couple of weeks of October.
These latest claims would fit with reports earlier this week that suggested that iPhone 5 pre-orders were to kick off on September 30th following a late September Apple event and an early October release. Other iPhone 5 rumours of note have suggested the handset will land with a dual-core processor, improved camera and slimmed form factor.
What features would you most like to see land on Apple’s next-generation smartphone? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
Via: BGR This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| FIFA 12 demo: Teams and stadium Posted: 19 Aug 2011 09:00 AM PDT
Full details about FIFA 12's demo have been released, revealing that the games will be played at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium The FIFA 12 demo will be available from the 13 September and will feature six minute matches and six teams with which to put the game to the test.
Playing at Manchester City's Etihad Stadium you'll be able to play as either Barcelona, Arsenal, Man City, Marseille, Dortmund or AC Milan. It's not yet sure which team Cesc Fabregas will be appearing on but either way it'll be a chance for all those who've been waiting to try out the impact engine and skill moves.
The latest in the sports game series is set to be EA Sport's most comprehensive FIFA yet offering improved animations, better skil moves and the impact physics engine which creates realistic interaction between players. There's no word on the game's online 'Football Club' being available for the demo so for now presume it'll be making its debut on the games official release date.
FIFA 12 will be out and on the shelves on 30 September, will you be trying it out beforehand? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Apple files 'inaccurate' evidence against Samsung Posted: 19 Aug 2011 08:27 AM PDT
Apple has apparently been doctoring images of the Samsung Galaxy S concerning its size proportions in order to give it a more similar resemblance to the iPhone 3G. If this is true they could get more than a slap on the wrist. Dutch website Webwereld.nl has claimed that Apple has been doctoring images of Samsung's Galaxy S in order to make sure it appears more similar to the Apple iPhone 3G
The website claims that the image was found amongst Apple's legal documents which were submitted to the court as evidence as part of an ongoing legal battle between Apple and Samsung over patents. The image shows the Samsung Galaxy S next to the Apple iPhone 3G with almost entirely identical dimensions. This is of course impossible as the Galaxy S is some size bigger than the 3G and boasts a much bigger screen.
This comes just days after the website claimed they had discovered another image, this time of the recently temporarily banned Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. The image showed Samsung's tablet but with completely different dimensions, next to an iPad 2, again, in order to highlight what Apple believe to be unacceptable similarities in the products.
It seems almost incredible that a company as big as Apple could commit a faux pas such as this, however as yet neither Apple nor the courts have made any comment on the images or tried to disprove their existence.
What do you think, has Apple been administering some Photoshop magic to Samsung's products? Join the debate on Twitter and Facebook.
Source: Webwereld.nl This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| HP dropping webOS hardware surprises industry retailers Posted: 19 Aug 2011 08:17 AM PDT
HP webOS cull a shock to retailers as webOS hardware such as the HP TouchPad and Pre 3 reportedly sell well HP’s decision to cease production of all webOS hardware has come as a shock to industry retailers with online outlet Clove Technology telling T3 that sales of webOS devices “have been good.”
The move, which came less than two months after the HP TouchPad UK release date and just two days after the HP Pre 3 launched, caught many off guard with the webOS operating which was first created by Pre now on the brink of abandonment.
With HP bringing a swift end to the production of webOS hardware in order to focus on “the exploration of strategic alternatives for its Personal Systems Group,” early adopters of the TouchPad and Pre 3 will no doubt be concerned about continued support for the service.
“Despite the long wait between the new webOS devices being announced and released, over 6 months in total I think, we've had strong interest in the Pre 3 and sales have been good upon launch,” said Ward. “While some people may be put off by the uncertainty of the future of the OS, we have found that webOS has a strong following and I think that the majority of fans will stick by it.”
Are you one of those to already have plumped for a HP TouchPad or Pre 3? Share your thoughts on the HP decision via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| iPhone app news: BMW launches The Ultimate Drive Posted: 19 Aug 2011 07:49 AM PDT
Take the scenic route... There are plenty of fantastic driving applications for the iPhone, but most revolve around successfully directing you to your destination. This new addition from BMW adds a little more driver-satisfaction for petrol heads.
The BMW Ultimate Drive app for iPhone details the best roads to drive on in over 50 countries around the world, using the device's GPS to find stretches of roads in your area that you may now have discovered.
The app will guide you to the best roads for long drives or day trips and enables you to share your favourites with other members of the community.
You can send directions to your mates, if they're accompanying you on the jaunt, and you can share your favourite trips on Facebook. You can even rate and comment on routes uploaded by others.
The app is free to download and available to download from the App Store now.
Link: iTunes This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Apple iPad 2 with webOS faster than on TouchPad Posted: 19 Aug 2011 07:46 AM PDT
HP dropping its hardware was a shock to everyone, not so much for the team behind webOS however. After trying it out on Apple's iPad 2 they realised the HP TouchPad was woefully underpowered. Sources for website 'The Next Web' have discovered that apparently the team behind webOS had tested their operating system out on Apple's latest tablet and found that it ran two times faster than on their own HP TouchPad.
The story goes on to reveal that the team were fully aware of just how underpowered their hardware was, heading over to Apple to find out what the webOS was fully capable of. By using it through the internet browser Safari they found that webOS functioned two times faster with the iPad's A5 architecture clearly being able to outrun the HP TouchPad's Snapdragon A8.
In some ways this should be reassuring news because it does indeed prove that HP's software is incredibly capable, outclassing the hardware its been coupled with. With the TouchPad and the Pre to become things of the past, can we expect to see webOS make a return on another manufacturer's handset, rumours suggest Samsung or HTC may be interested.
Would you like to see webOS live on or is it not up to scratch? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter.#
Source: The Next Web This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| iPad 3 rumours: Apple to add 2048 x 1536p retina display Posted: 19 Aug 2011 07:34 AM PDT
Ahead of the Apple iPad 3 release date new iPad 3 rumours have suggested the tablet will host a retina display With the iPad 3 release date expected to follow Apple’s annual product cycle and launch in April or May of 2012 the Wall Street Journal has reported the mooted next-generation tablet is to launch with a 2048 x 1536p Retina style display.
Citing “people familiar with the situation,” the WSJ has added to the growing list of iPad 3 rumours suggesting the third-generation Apple tablet will launch with four times the display pixels as the existing iPad 2 and the original iPad, both of which sported a 1024 x 768p screen. It is expected that Apple with maintain the same 9.7-inch screen size for its next-gen tablet.
“The next generation iPad is expected to feature a high resolution display – 2048 by 1536 compared with 1024 by 768 in the iPad 2 – and Apple’s suppliers have already shipped small quantities of components for the sampling of the iPad 3. Suppliers said Apple has placed orders for a 9.7-inch screen device.”
Would an increased resolution display top your list of desirable iPad 3 features? If not what would? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
Via: WSJ This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| HTC event to showcase new HTC tablet? Posted: 19 Aug 2011 07:00 AM PDT
With IFA 2011 just around the corner it's hardly surprising tongues are wagging over this public invitation HTC event with odds on that they may show off the HTC Ruby, HTC Bliss and the HTC Puccini HTC has organised a London event for the public through the social network Facebook, the event is on the 1 September, first come first serve and will show those that attend what 'is next' for HTC.
While this is all sounding very vague, the fact that IFA 2011 conference is literally just round the corner it seems likely that this could be a event which showcases some of their upcoming products or perhaps an update for HTC Sense. In fact if you look back at the last time the company had a public event like this it came after the HTC Sensation was released.
What everyone will be hoping however is that it'll be the point at which HTC finally outs it's first Android Honeycomb tablet the much-leaked HTC Puccini with it's 10.1-inch screen and dual-core processor. Throw in the HTC Bliss or the 4G HTC Ruby and you'll have a line-up that would have any punter heading to the nearest phone store.
What do you think, will 1 September be the unveiling of the HTC Puccini? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter.
Source: Engadget This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Abandoned HP webOS to hit HTC and Samsung devices? Posted: 19 Aug 2011 06:49 AM PDT
As HP abandons production of all webOS hardware industry experts exclusively tell T3 rival manufacturers HTC and Samsung could but the operating system Following the announcement that HP is to cease production of all webOS powered hardware industry experts have suggested the former Palm operating system could be brought out by a rival manufacturer.
HP’s decision to stop producing hardware for the well received webOS operating system has come as a surprise to many within the tech industry with speculation now turning to a possible takeover of the smartphone and tablet operating system.
Expanding on the benefits such a deal could have for the likes of HTC and Samsung Ward added: “HP’s decision on webOS could come as good news for the likes of Samsung and HTC. While Google has assured manufacturers that its takeover of Motorola won’t mean that the Android OS is closed off, no doubt it has left some of them feeling a little edgy.
“There had already been the suggestion a couple of months ago of HTC producing webOS devices and with the firm constantly expanding its hardware and software portfolio, it could be a wise move to buy the webOS platform, it’s a great operating system and has a strong following.”
He concluded: “The webOS software on HTC or Samsung hardware would definitely be a winning combination for me. I certainly wouldn't write webOS off based solely on HP's decision to stop making the hardware for it.”
Would you like to see other manufacturers adopt webOS following HP’s disowning of the operating system? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Weird News: Apple TV goes literal, men get pregnant Posted: 19 Aug 2011 06:48 AM PDT
A look at the more eccentric side of tech's last seven days...
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| Battlefield 3 features: Weapons, maps and vehicles Posted: 19 Aug 2011 05:00 AM PDT
Battlefield 3 is fast looking to be the game of the year, and after the revelations from Gamescom it's looking hard to beat. In case you weren't convinced we've found the full list of Battlefield 3's weapons, vehicles and maps. New revelations about the games online capabilities and a full equipment and vehicle list have helped show the sheer scale of what EA is planning with their upcoming blockbuster title.
64 person multiplayer (for PC only) promises to show players a multiplayer experience that will deafen, disorientate and entertain them into next week. There's also an extensive online co-op campaign for those who want to team up with a mate and take on the singleplayer campaign.
The new Frostbite 2 engine will create a desctructable environment that challenges players to think tactically about where to place team members or equipment such as turrets. Finally there's the vehicles, all 22 of them. From fighter-jets to tanks there's an absolute library of mechanised death and destruction.
Check out the link here for a full list of equipment and vehicles or enjoy the latest Gamescom trailer below giving you an idea of just how hectic the multiplayer will be.
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| Posted: 19 Aug 2011 05:00 AM PDT
Battlefield 3 is fast looking to be the game of the year, and after the revelations from Gamescom it's looking hard to beat. In case you weren't convinced we've found the full list of Battlefield 3's weapons, vehicles and maps. New revelations about the games online capabilities and a full equipment and vehicle list have helped show the sheer scale of what EA is planning with their upcoming blockbuster title.
64 person multiplayer (for PC only) promises to show players a multiplayer experience that will deafen, disorientate and entertain them into next week. There's also an extensive online co-op campaign for those who want to team up with a mate and take on the singleplayer campaign.
The new Frostbite 2 engine will create a desctructable environment that challenges players to think tactically about where to place team members or equipment such as turrets. Finally there's the vehicles, all 22 of them. From fighter-jets to tanks there's an absolute library of mechanised death and destruction.
Check out the link here for a full list of equipment and vehicles or enjoy the latest Gamescom trailer below giving you an idea of just how hectic the multiplayer will be.
This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Sony Digital Binoculars are 'world first' Posted: 19 Aug 2011 04:29 AM PDT
Making the claim that your product is a 'new page in binocular history' you either need to know how odd that sounds or have a pretty good product, Sony thinks the latter. Sony's Digital Recording Binoculars are the 'world's first' binoculars that can take both HD video and snaps while still offering the same specs as a premium pair of binoculars.
The DEV-3 and DEV-5 are the two models in question with the differences between the two being that the DEV-5 ups the magnification from 10x to 20x and adds GPS tagging as well. For those additional features you'll be looking at paying a premium of around £300, quite a hefty sum of money we think you'll agree.
Both products however use two 'Exmor R' CMOS sensors which means each eyepiece can record a separate image, this then allows HD 3D recording. The lenses can also take 7.1MP images and with Sony's stabilisation system on board you'll be able to take crystal clear images even at 20x magnification.
Not sure when they'll hit UK shores but expect to pay a price of around £1400 for the DEV-3 and £1900 for the DEV-5. What do you think, is that eye-watering price justified or not? Let us know on Facebook and Twitter. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Samsung IFA 2011 teaser hints at new smartphone Posted: 19 Aug 2011 04:21 AM PDT
Samsung teaser video offers glimpse at Galaxy S II follow-up to be unveiled at IFA 2011 Ahead of the 2011 IFA expo, Samsung has released a new product video teasing a new handset it plans to unveil at the Berlin-based show.
Whilst the teaser trailer offers little in terms of a visual offering of the IFA bound handset, the video ends with the tagline “Something big is coming” before offering up September 1st as the device’s date of arrival.
Tipped as sporting a 1.4GHz dual-core processor the mooted Samsung Ice Cream Sandwich handset is expected to launch as the next Nexus device with Android 2.4 and monstrous 4.65-inch 720p HD display.
Other tech offerings expected to be made by Samsung at this year’s IFA expo include a revamped 7-inch Samsung Galaxy Tab with the second-generation device to boast a Retina style display.
What features would you like to see land on Samsung’s next flagship handset? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
Via: PocketLint This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| COD: Black Ops Rezurrection DLC gameplay trailer outed Posted: 19 Aug 2011 03:37 AM PDT
Activision releases a new Call of Duty: Black Ops Rezurrection DLC trailr ahead of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 release date A new Call of Duty: Black Ops Rezurrection DLC trailer has been released by Activision with gameplay footage of the map pack’s new ‘Moon’ level outed just days ahead of launch.
The latest downloadable content map pack to be released for the record-breaking Call of Duty: Black Ops title, Rezurrection is to launch for Xbox 360 gamers next Tuesday, August 23rd, as a Zombies only offering. PS3 and PC releases will follow.
Set to hit Xbox LIVE next week the latest Black Ops DLC comes a little over two months ahead of the Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 release date on November 8th.
Will Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 top the record success of its predecessor or live in the Black Ops shadow? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
Via: CVG This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| HP halts production of the TouchPad and Pre hardware Posted: 19 Aug 2011 02:53 AM PDT
HP TouchPad and Pre users given the cold shoulder by Hewlett Packard as the company announces it is to cease production of all webOS hardware Hewlett Packard has made a shock announcement confirming it is to cease production of all webOS hardware including its range of Pre handsets and the recently launched HP TouchPad.
The move, which is to take immediate effect, will see HP halt production of its full range of webOS powered mobile devices in order to focus on “the exploration of strategic alternatives for its Personal Systems Group.”
Hitting UK stores less than two months ago HP’s attempted iPad killer the HP TouchPad failed to spark interest with consumers with limited apps and a price comparable to its Apple branded rival seemingly damning the device from launch.
Packing a 1.2GHz dual-core processor the HP TouchPad ran version 3.0 of the webOS operating system as well as sporting a 9.7-inch display and a 1.3-megapixel camera. Earlier this week HP launched the HP Pre 3 in the UK to little fanfare.
With HP ceasing production of all webOS hardware the company is to launch a $10 billion buyout for software firm Autonomy.
Were you one of the few to snap up the HP TouchPad early, how have you found the webOS tablet and are you now concerned about a lack of support for the system? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| RIM working on BlackBerry music service Posted: 19 Aug 2011 12:48 AM PDT
Music service coming to BlackBerry - details thin on the ground. Research In Motion are reportedly planning to launch a dedicated music service for BlackBerry users, according to anonymous sources on the interweb.
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| Rage game free on iPhone and iPad this week Posted: 19 Aug 2011 12:21 AM PDT
Mutant bashing shoot-em-up gratis for seven days. id Software - the John Carmack-fronted developer responsible for the original Doom and therefore, indirectly, the state of first person shooters today - has announced that its iOS FPS Rage will be free in the App Store for a week.
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| Huawei own-brand phones coming to Phones 4U Posted: 19 Aug 2011 12:03 AM PDT
Phones 4U calls Huawei deal a "massive opportunity." Chinese white label phone producers Huawei announced last week that it would be launching its own-brand line of mobiles and tablets across the world, including the UK. Now, Phones 4U have confirmed that it will stock the first two handsets from the company, the Blaze and the Vision.
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| Sony Ericsson Xperia Ray coming soon on Vodafone Posted: 18 Aug 2011 11:37 PM PDT
Titchy tiny Xperia Ray smartphone incoming. Vodafone has become the first UK carrier to confirm it will be stocking the upcoming Xpera Ray, launching a sign up page to update would-be customers on the smartphone's UK launch. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Tech Today: HP kills-off TouchPad and Pre phones Posted: 18 Aug 2011 04:49 PM PDT
It's the tech news that broke after you logged-off. HP kills of WebOS gadgets; Pre and TouchPad no more
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