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- FIFA 12 release to see Fulham fans receive exclusive content
- Apple iPad 2 sales expected to hit 22 million units in Q4
- T3 Gadget Awards 2011: Less than one month left to vote
- Editor's desk competition: This week's winners revealed
- Bang and Olufsen BeoVision 7-55 3D TV officially unveiled
- HTC EVO 3D pre-order now available
- Sony PlayStation Home to get redesign
- Battlefield 3 screenshots: New iOS Battlefield 3 screens
- iPhone Nano or 3GS replacement coming?
- WebOS devs jump ship to Windows Phone
- BlackBerry Curve 9350, 9360 and 9370 announced
- Nintendo 3DS to get replaced?
- iPhone/Android app news: Eurostar app launches
- OS X Lion boosts Mac sales
- New BlackBerry Curve 9350, 9360 and 9370
- Editor's Desk Competition clues: Win free gadgets
- HTC Windows Phone Mango devices landing 1 September?
- iPhone 5: dual mode Apple mobile in testing
- HP TouchPad sells out at Dixons, sale continues today
- Tech Today: HP TouchPad sells-out after dramatic price-cut
| FIFA 12 release to see Fulham fans receive exclusive content Posted: 23 Aug 2011 09:17 AM PDT
Ahead of the September 30th FIFA 12 UK release date EA Sports and Fulham Football Club have teamed up to offer Fulhman fans additional content EA Sports has announced that Fulham is the second Premier League side to have penned a deal with the game developer to offer its fans exclusive content in the upcoming FIFA 12 release.
Following the ‘unprecedented’ deal Manchester City signed with FIFA 12 that will see the side’s squad given the 3D head scan treatment EA has revealed Fulham will hold a series of Club events and experiences throughout the year to get the London side’s fans interacting with the football sim.
With fans set to benefit from additional content opportunities, the Fulham players are also set to get in on the act with a Pro Player Tournament to be held at the team’s training ground to determine the side’s best FIFA star.
"We are thrilled to be partnering with Fulham Football Club and look forward to providing a series of FIFA 12 gaming experiences for both fans at Craven Cottage and players at the Motspur Park training ground,” said Nick Harford, Football Business Lead at EA Sports.
Alistair Mackintosh, CEO at Fulham Football Club said: "Partnering with EA SPORTS is a fantastic opportunity to offer our fans a unique gaming experience on match days at the ground, and on-line. We are very excited at the prospect of seeing our players in this state of the art game, and welcome EA SPORTS as Official Video Game Partner."
What team would you like to see join forces with EA to offer its fans additional FIFA 12 content? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Apple iPad 2 sales expected to hit 22 million units in Q4 Posted: 23 Aug 2011 08:32 AM PDT
iPad 2 expected to top Christmas wish lists with 22 million Apple tablets predicted to be sold in Q4 Apple is to sell 22 million iPad tablets during the year’s fourth quarter as the market dominating device strikes a chord with festive shoppers, industry analyst Jason Schwarz has predicted.
In a blog post on Seeking Alpha industry analyst Schwarz suggested that following the iPad 2 release earlier this year Apple is to see sales of the iOS powered tablet soar ahead of the Christmas period as consumers look to add the must-have device to their gadget arsenal.
“We also take into consideration the 183% year over year growth that the iPad experienced in its most recent quarter to come up with a forecast of 21.9 million iPads to be sold in this year’s holiday quarter.”
The prediction comes just days after HP ceased production of its iPad challenger the HP TouchPad as the tech giant stops support of the webOS platform. Since the decision TouchPads have dropped in price to below £90 in the UK resulting in the fledgling tablet selling out across most retailers.
Will you be splashing out on an iPad 2 ahead of the Christmas period or do you have your eye on other pieces of gadget gold? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| T3 Gadget Awards 2011: Less than one month left to vote Posted: 23 Aug 2011 07:39 AM PDT
T3 Gadget Awards 2011 too close to call with less than one month left to register your votes With less than one month to go until voting closes in the 2011 T3 Gadget Awards, a number of the most coveted categories are too close to call.
More than 650,000 reader votes have already been cast across the awards’ 19 categories with the titles of Gadget of the Year, Gadget Personality of the Year and Phone of the Year expected to be three of the closest thought battles come awards night on October 10th.
As voting enters its final 30 days a number of categories are still exceedingly tight with the front three runner for the Innovation of the Year award currently separated by a little over 100 votes. Closer still is the prize for Music Gadget of the Year which as we write this sees the top two challengers kept apart by just two votes.
What tech do you think should leave this year’s T3 Awards gong in hand? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds and make it officially by voting via the T3 Gadget Awards website. Already voted? Fret not you are more than welcome to vote again, and again, as many times as you like infact. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Editor's desk competition: This week's winners revealed Posted: 23 Aug 2011 07:06 AM PDT
Find out what this week's mystery prize was and past editor's desk giveaways Tuesday’s are often a day of dread, the buoyant energy recovered from the weekend is gone and the following weekend’s recuperation is nothing more than a mere spot on the ever distant horizon. Fear not though for your trusted T3 brings you the unique opportunity to claim some tasty tech swag each and every Tuesday through our competition: ‘What’s on the Editor’s desk?’
This week we had somewhat of an odd prize to give away, a FridgePad. For those of you not aware a FridgePad is an iPad holder designed to be attached to a fridge via its large rear magnet. One person who was aware of this however, was Gavin Gavlar Pedley who guessed correctly to win this week's Editor's Desk Competition.
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To be in with a chance of winning next week’s mystery editor’s desk prize simply follow T3 on Twitter (#edsdesk) and Facebook and await the first clue next Tuesday at around 10am. If you're using Twitter remember the #edsdesk tag, otherwise we might miss your entry - best of luck!
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| Bang and Olufsen BeoVision 7-55 3D TV officially unveiled Posted: 23 Aug 2011 06:57 AM PDT
Bang and Olufsen has outed the BeoVision 7 55-inch 3D TV with a 3D Blu-ray player built in Bang & Olufsen has officially unveiled it latest television offering with its flagship B&O BeoVision 7 set given an extra dimensional 3D overhaul.
Adding 3D credentials the 55-inch TV the latest B&O offering features an LED-backlit display with local dimming that utilises an inbuilt sensor to measure ambient light levels and automatically optimise the screen’s contrast to provide an individually attuned viewing experience.
“I am very pleased that we are now able to offer our customers an improved BeoVision 7 experience which also allows for 3D viewing”, said Bang & Olufsen’s President and CEO, Tue Mantoni.
Mantoni’s words were reiterated by B&O’s Senior Product Manager Ole Moltsen: “3D functionality is in increasing demand right now where Hollywood as well as the gaming industry is starting to produce more material suited for 3D viewing.
“At the same time, more and more TV channels – in particular sports channels – are beginning to broadcast for example important football matches from Premier League in 3D. However, the quality of the 2D experience is just as important because it is still what our customers will use the most.”
Is 3D now an essential addition to any TV you would be looking to purchase? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| HTC EVO 3D pre-order now available Posted: 23 Aug 2011 05:00 AM PDT
The HTC EVO 3D is only the second 3D-enabled smartphone to come to the UK after the LG Optimus 3D, offering 3D video-recording and a passive 3D screen UK customers can now pre-order the HTC EVO 3D at the Carphone Warehouse in preperation for its upcoming release date in September.
It's available for £36 per month on a two year contract or you can buy the phone SIM-free for a rather hefty £599. The handset is the first 3D smartphone from HTC and the second only to the LG Optimus 3D which divided opinions over its appalling battery life but stunning 3D imagery. The HTC EVO 3D will be hoping to win you over as well offering 3D video-recording and the ability to watch 3D films and play games in the extra-dimension.
Boasting a lightning fast 1.2GHz processor the HTC EVO 3D is easily one of the most powerful handsets that HTC has come out with to date, offering 1GB of RAM and a huge 4.3-inch 540x960 display.
What do you think, is the HTC EVO 3D just a gimmick or a true smartphone king? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter.
Source: HTC Evo 3D video | T3 Tech Video
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| Sony PlayStation Home to get redesign Posted: 23 Aug 2011 04:45 AM PDT
Remember PlayStation Home? Sony's own virtual world for social interaction etc, well they've decided to give it a new lick of paint Sony is planning to overhaul PlayStation Home, the virtual world in which PS3 users can interact with other players, play games and use social media.
The overhaul is in place to make games the new focus after Sony noticed it was losing users to social networking sites, alone with a change in ethos it'll also get a new location. Called 'The Hub' the new HQ that will greet users will not be unlike a train terminal, with games, user-generated content and challenges all built into the design of the building.
It's an interesting design, the platforms representing gateways to games and challenges, with a transit station being a perfect metaphor as a 'hub' for branching out. Of course whether it'll catch on will remain to be seen with Sony planning to launch the updated PlayStation Home later this year.
What do you think, will that be enough to bring you back to the service? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter.
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| Battlefield 3 screenshots: New iOS Battlefield 3 screens Posted: 23 Aug 2011 04:10 AM PDT
New Battlefield 3 screenshots have revealed details of the iPad and iPhone destined iOS title Ahead of the Battlefield release date on October 28th developer EA has released a series of Battlefield 3 screenshots for the game’s iPhone and iPad-bound iOS release.
Due to the limitations of the portable devices the iOS rendition of Battlefield 3, which is to be dubbed Battlefield 3: Aftershock, will do away with the console title’s full campaign mode instead offering on-the-move gamers the chance to play a series of Horde-style shooting challenges.
With the PC, PS3 and Xbox 360 renditions of the eagerly awaited Battlefield 3 release to hit shelves at the end of October the EA FPS will land less than two weeks ahead of bitter rival Activision launches its first person powerhouse. A Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3 release date is set for November 8th.
Which of the two gaming giants are you most looking forward to playing, does this extent to their respective iOS offerings? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| iPhone Nano or 3GS replacement coming? Posted: 23 Aug 2011 03:37 AM PDT
While not strictly an iPhone 5 rumour, this news could certainly have huge relevance to the launch of the iPhone 5, with an 8GB iPhone 4 replacing the iPhone 3GS Sources have suggested to TechRadar that a 8GB flash drive is being built for the iPhone 4, implying a scaled down version of the Apple product, with a suitable price tag to match.
While not strictly what could be called an 'iPhone Nano' it's simply a more wallet-friendly iPhone with memory size and price tag to boot. Some have have suggested this would be released alongside the other iPhone 4 handsets, this would seem like an odd move however with the iPhone 5 just around the corner.
Another theory is that this 8GB iPhone 4 will in fact fulfill the current role of the iPhone 3GS, offering an iOS phone but without the hugely premium price, making way for the iPhone 5 to take the larger memory sizes and higher specs.
What do you think, is this the new replacement for the 3GS or will they be releasing it before iPhone 5? Join the debate on Twitter and Facebook.
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| WebOS devs jump ship to Windows Phone Posted: 23 Aug 2011 03:02 AM PDT
Developers could give Windows Phone push it needs to reach the big time. WebOS’s demise may mean dirt cheap tablets for gadget fans. But it also leaves developers looking for new platforms to work on. Microsoft’s Brandon Watson clearly new this when he fired off a tweet seeing if any webOS devs fancied switching to Windows Phone, but he couldn’t have expected the impressive response.
Taking once again to Twitter, Watson said, “I have >500 emails in just the last 22 hours. Had to rethink the algorithm for responding to all."
He went on to send an email to developers keen on making the switch. “Consider this a first step in building a relationship with the Windows Phone team. We are psyched to have you aboard and to see what your imagination can do on the Windows Phone canvas."
It could mean that Windows Phone gets the extra developer support it desperately needs in order to get a boost in its battle to overhaul Android and iOS. Will it make any difference? Let us know what you think on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| BlackBerry Curve 9350, 9360 and 9370 announced Posted: 23 Aug 2011 03:00 AM PDT
BlackBerry is going full steam ahead with its release of new handsets across the whole product range with today being the arrival of the new BlackBerry Curve BlackBerry has unveiled three new BlackBerry Curve handsets the 9350, 9360 and 9370 all boasting the brand-new OS BlackBerry OS 7.
- BlackBerry Curve official pictures
In a press briefing held this morning the company has unveiled what they're hoping will be the bread and butter handsets of their product line, offering affordable but also functional BlackBerry phones. Featuring the same optical trackpad and iconic keyboard as before the most notable changes have been to the hardware with the camera upgraded to a 5MP snapper and NFC built-in.
You'll also find a microSD/SDHC card slot which can be expanded up to 32GB and then there's of course WiFi and GPS built-in to boot. With BlackBerry OS 7 you'll get BlackBerry Protect which means you can remotely locate your Curve if it gets lost or stolen, you'll also get all the usual features such as Documents To Go and full HTML5 browsing.
There's no word as yet on pricing, however BlackBerry is hoping to get the Curve into shops by the beginning of September, stay tuned to T3.com however for all the updates from the BlackBerry press-briefing this morning.
What do you think, is the new BlackBerry Curve the handset for you? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter. BlackBerry Curve 9360 video
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| Posted: 23 Aug 2011 02:44 AM PDT
It appears as though Nintendo is all too aware of how health concerns have hampered the launch of their Nintendo 3DS, so rumours have appeared that suggest they're working on a solution Sources supposedly working inside Nintendo have revealed to CVG that NIntendo is in fact working on a new piece of hardware that would replace the NIntendo 3DS, correcting what many feel to be the shortcomings of the rushed console.
The additions would include an extra stick, a mistake that many felt was a huge oversight on the part of Nintendo, there'd also be a toned down 3D layering in order to prevent further health concerns from the medical profession. This decision has been made after the 3DS was slated at launch for causing headaches and eye-strain thanks to the passive 3D technology the handheld was using.
Nintendo did retort of course saying that the 3DS came with an adjustable slider allowing gamers to choose just how 3D their gaming experience was but this appeared to do little to prevent the critics. It's believed the new handheld will feature a new name while the existing 3DS will have an accessory made allowing for a 2nd stick.
What do you think, is it too little too late, or could these corrections make the 3DS a winner? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter.
Source: Nintendo 3DS video | T3 Tech Videos
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| iPhone/Android app news: Eurostar app launches Posted: 23 Aug 2011 02:30 AM PDT
Book tickets on your way to the station. High-speed continental rail service Eurostar has launched a new app for iPhone and Android which will allow passengers to book tickets from within the application.
The new, free app will offer journeys between London, Paris, Brussels and Lille and provide users with an instant mobile ticket, so if you're in a rush you can simply book your ticket on your way to Kings Cross station.
You can check in for your journey using the app, make bookings for up to six people and also review your bookings. Members of Eurostar's loyalty schemes will also be able to collect points using the app.
For those without Android and iPhone smartphones, Eurostar has also launched an enhanced version of its mobile website, Eurostar.com which will offer a similar experience to the iPhone app.
Nick Mercer, Commercial Director for Eurostar says: “Our aim is to make using our services as easy and seamless as possible. So with the majority of our customers now owning a smartphone, we are really pleased that we are able to provide a new suite of services that make booking and checking in even easier for them.
“The new Eurostar App and mobile website represent the start of many exciting mobile developments for Eurostar, which will help ensure we become the first choice operator of short haul travel from the UK to Europe.”
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| Posted: 23 Aug 2011 02:21 AM PDT
Numbers put Apple in line for impressive quarterly Mac sales. Sales of Macs surged by 26 per cent in July, compared to the same month last year. The stats, revealed by data types NPD, suggest that OS X Lion, released on 20 July, was a key factor in the growth of Apple’s top-end machines.
On top of that analyst Gene Munster reckons the release of the new Mac Mini and MacBook Air will have helped Apple boost sales significantly. Munster claims the Cupertino company is in line to hit 4.5 million Mac sales in the current quarter. That compares to 3.95 million in the quarter from April to June.
The news comes as rumours of a whole new range of Mac computers take the web by storm. With the iPad and iPhone doing so well, it seems Apple is desperate to cash in with a new product and get more people using Macs.
For more on this and the rest of the day’s gadget news and gossip, stay tuned to our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| New BlackBerry Curve 9350, 9360 and 9370 Posted: 23 Aug 2011 02:00 AM PDT
BlackBerry is going full steam ahead with its release of new handsets across the whole product range with today being the arrival of the new BlackBerry Curve BlackBerry has unveiled three new BlackBerry Curve handsets the 9350, 9360 and 9370 all boasting the brand-new OS BlackBerry OS 7.
- BlackBerry Curve official pictures
In a press briefing held this morning the company has unveiled what they're hoping will be the bread and butter handsets of their product line, offering affordable but also functional BlackBerry phones. Featuring the same optical trackpad and iconic keyboard as before the most notable changes have been to the hardware with the camera upgraded to a 5MP snapper and NFC built-in.
You'll also find a microSD/SDHC card slot which can be expanded up to 32GB and then there's of course WiFi and GPS built-in to boot. With BlackBerry OS 7 you'll get BlackBerry Protect which means you can remotely locate your Curve if it gets lost or stolen, you'll also get all the usual features such as Documents To Go and full HTML5 browsing.
There's no word as yet on pricing, however BlackBerry is hoping to get the Curve into shops by the beginning of September, stay tuned to T3.com however for all the updates from the BlackBerry press-briefing this morning.
What do you think, is the new BlackBerry Curve the handset for you? Let us know what you think on Facebook and Twitter. BlackBerry Curve 9360 video
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| Editor's Desk Competition clues: Win free gadgets Posted: 23 Aug 2011 02:00 AM PDT
Free tech swag to be given away in weekly Editor's Desk competition T3’s popular ‘What’s on the Editor’s Desk?’ competition is back for another week with followers of the T3 Facebook and Twitter feeds given the exclusive opportunity to win some of the best tech, gadgets and gizmos on the market.
With the first clue available from 10am, the second and third clues will follow shortly after. Entrants will then have until 3pm to get their guesses in and try to win what is on the desk of the T3 editor - good luck!
Clue 1: Clue 2: Clue 3:
Sign up to the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds now to get your guesses in and stand a chance of winning this week's Editor's Desk competition and check out the full range of T3 competitions here. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| HTC Windows Phone Mango devices landing 1 September? Posted: 23 Aug 2011 01:00 AM PDT
At least two phones packing latest Microsoft mobile OS expected. HTC will use its planned event in London next week to show off its latest Windows Phone handsets. That’s according to BGR, which says it’s got confirmation about what to expect from an inside source.
Word is two new blowers, each packing the latest Windows Phone Mango software, will be revealed on 1 September. One, the HTC Eternity, will have a 3.7-inch screen, while the more capacious Omega will tout a 4.5-inch panel.
The news means HTC will be the second manufacturer to unleash devices using Mango. Fujitsu has already released the world’s first Windows Phone Mango handset in Japan. The pressure will now be on Nokia to get its Windows Phones on shelves as soon as possible.
We’ll be at next week’s HTC bash, so stay tuned to T3.com for all the news, pics and analysis as it happens.
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| iPhone 5: dual mode Apple mobile in testing Posted: 22 Aug 2011 11:48 PM PDT
News will be welcomed by US punters. Apple is set to make the iPhone 5 its first dual-mode handset, offering access to CDMA and GSM networks from one single device. The news has been unearthed by TechCrunch, which has laid it hands on evidence from app usage logs.
The information, passed on by an anonymous developer, shows that a small number of apps have been put through their passes by an iPhone 5 with CDMA and GSM smarts baked in.
This means Apple won’t need to release a separate CDMA device for US network Verizon, as it did earlier this year with the iPhone 4. Instead, international users will be able to switch between one mode and the other.
It’s yet more proof that the iPhone 5 is on its way. The exact release date is unknown, but expect to hear something official by the end of September. You can comment on this story at our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| HP TouchPad sells out at Dixons, sale continues today Posted: 22 Aug 2011 11:31 PM PDT
Tech fanatics crash Dixons site, as PC World and Currys look to start sale today. The HP TouchPad has finally hit the headlines for the right reasons. The discontinued webOS slate last night sold out at Dixons, after HP slashed the price of a 16GB model to £89, with the 32GB version clocking in at £115.
The company behind Dixons, DSG, says it will have a limited supply of TouchPads on sale at its other gadget outlets, Currys and PC World, today. You’ll need to be quick though, as at these prices the TouchPad won’t be available for long. DSG’s Mark Webb took to Twitter last night to explain the company’s plans, “Apologies to those who missed out, incredible demand. Very limited stock available in some stores tomorrow.”
At the time of writing, Amazon was still selling the TouchPad for £382, although Twitter is alive with talk about a price cut coming to the world’s premier online retailer too.
Keep your eyes peeled on T3.com and our Facebook and Twitter feeds for more news about where to get your cut-price HP TouchPad. And remember to let us know if you’ve managed to snag one for a bargain bucket price. This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| Tech Today: HP TouchPad sells-out after dramatic price-cut Posted: 22 Aug 2011 01:08 PM PDT
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