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- iOS app news: iMessage to be built into iChat?
- PES 2012 demo follows FIFA 12 demo release for Xbox 360
- PlayStation Vita release date officially confirmed by Sony
- HTC Sensation XE release date and price unveiled
- Sony Tablet S release date to see free Sony TVs given away
- HTC Sensation XE announced as first Beats Audio handset
- Samsung Windows 8 tablet given away to devs
- T3 Gadget Awards 2011: 8 days left to vote and win
- Nintendo 3DS set for 3D video recording upgrade
- HTC Bliss and HTC Runnymede: full specs outed
- Windows 8 preview rolled out
- iOS 5 release date: AppleCare preps for 10 October
- Tech Today: Windows 8 revealed, New MacBook Pro
| iOS app news: iMessage to be built into iChat? Posted: 14 Sep 2011 02:42 PM PDT
Free messaging between Mac and iPhone users in the offing, reports claim. Apple is building its forthcoming iMessage application into iChat, according to code discovered within the a new version of the Mac OS X instant messaging client.
Announced as part of iOS 5 in June, iMessage brings free text and multi-media messaging between iOS users over 3G, offering a similar service to BlackBerry Messenger and Google Talk on other platforms.
Now Apple is preparing to extend the functionality to the Skype-alike iChat IM service that's been a staple of Mac OS X since its inception.
The reason for this hope comes from a few lines of code discovered by a developer peering into a new iteration of the iChat application.
The code now features evidence of 'read' and 'delivered' notifications, which weren't present in the previous version. Those same notifications have been promised as part of iMessage.
iMessage will arrive for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch when iOS is launched 'this fall'. The latest speculation suggests that the new version of the OS will arrive on or around October 10th.
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| PES 2012 demo follows FIFA 12 demo release for Xbox 360 Posted: 14 Sep 2011 08:34 AM PDT
Konami's first PES 2012 demo has been made available to Xbox 360 gamers for the first time following initial delays Having landed on PS3 and PC last month the first of two PES 2012 demos has been made available to Xbox 360 gamers for the first time.
Initially delayed due to unnamed ‘issues’ with the Konami release the playable PES 2012 demo has hit Xbox Live for the first time just one day after the eagerly awaited FIFA 12 demo was made available to gamers via the Microsoft service.
With a PES 2012 release date set for October 14th, football fans will be able to snap up the latest edition to the Pro Evolution Soccer franchise two weeks after the FIFA 12 release date on September 30th.
Which of the big two football titles are you most keen to get your hands and gamepads on? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| PlayStation Vita release date officially confirmed by Sony Posted: 14 Sep 2011 07:23 AM PDT
Sony confirm December 17th PS Vita release date for Japan Sony has officially confirmed the Sony PS Vita release date with the next-generation portable PlayStation console to hit Japanese markets on December 17th.
Whilst a Sony PlayStation Vita UK release date has yet to be announced Sony has confirmed that the PSP replacement will hit stores in its native Japan just one week ahead of Christmas suggesting a European arrival will fall after the New Year.
Standard analogue sticks and PlayStation-esque gamepad controls are to be further plumped by a three-axis gyroscope, accelerometer, electronic compass and shoulder buttons. Front and rear mounted cameras complete the Vita’s bag of tricks alongside a rear mounted touch panel. Seemingly confirmed by the official announcement recent PS Vita rumours have suggested the console will hit the UK in March following a period of exclusivity in Japan.
Were you hoping to snap up a PS Vita in time for Christmas or are you happy sticking to the Nintendo 3DS? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| HTC Sensation XE release date and price unveiled Posted: 14 Sep 2011 06:24 AM PDT
The HTC Sensation XE release date has been revealed online alongside the Android handset's price Following the handset’s official unveiling earlier today a HTC Sensation XE release date and HTC Sensation XE pricing information has been revealed online.
The first HTC handset to sport Beats Audio technology the HTC Sensation XE is set to build on the solid foundation set by the company’s current flagship device pairing the newly improved audio credentials with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor to replace the former 1.2GHz dual-core offering.
Having upped aspects of the Sensation’s specs the XE will touch down with the same 8-megapixel camera and 768MB of RAM as its predecessor with a price tag tipped as £492. Boxed with a pair of in-ear Beats by Dr. Dre headphones the HTC Sensation XE will automatically alter its audio levels to fully optimise the listening experience for the Beats buds.
Does the inclusion of Beats Audio technology tempt you into splashing out on a new HTC handset instead of holding out for the iPhone 5? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Sony Tablet S release date to see free Sony TVs given away Posted: 14 Sep 2011 04:53 AM PDT
Sony Tablet S release date to see eager customers snap up a free £400 Sony Bravia TV Sony’s eagerly awaited first foray into the tablet market is to see this Friday’s Sony Tablet S release date give eager customers the chance to pair their new Android tablet with a free £400 TV.
Retailers Currys and PC World have announced that the first 100 customers queuing to snap up the Sony Tablet S at their flagship London Tottenham Court Road outlet will each walk away with a free 32-inch Sony Bravia TV worth £400.
Lining up at less than 600g in weight the Sony Tablet S will be available from launch with a 16GB Wi-Fi model priced at £399. A 32GB Wi-Fi + 3G offering is to land at £499.
“We are expecting a big buzz outside our Tottenham Court Road store on Friday,” said Mark Slater, Category Director at Dixons Retail. “We are really excited to be the first retailers on the high street to be selling the Sony Tablet S and are expecting it to be an instant hit with our customers.”
Currys and PC World on Tottenham Court Road will be opening doors at 7am for those eager to forgo the iPad route and plump for Sony’s first Android tablet.
Can the Sony Tablet S be a true match for the Apple iPad 2? Let us know what you think via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds. Sony S tablet video
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| HTC Sensation XE announced as first Beats Audio handset Posted: 14 Sep 2011 03:26 AM PDT
HTC Sensation XE release date set for later this month as the first HTC smartphone to boast Beats by Dr. Dre Audio technology HTC has officially unveiled its first handset to come packed with Beats Audio technology outing a revamped version of its current flagship device in the HTC Sensation XE.
Whilst the HTC Sensation XE marks the Taiwanese company’s first use of its recently acquired stake in Beats Audio, the XE packs numerous other new bells and whistles that go deeper than its improved audio output.
Packing the same 4.3-inch qHD touchscreen display and 8-megapixel camera as the original Sensation the HTC Sensation XE will also play host to a forward-facing VGA snapper and HTC’s Sense 3.0 user interface.
Boxed with a pair of in-ear Beats by Dr. Dre headphones the HTC Sensation XE will automatically alter its audio levels to fully optimise the listening experience for the Beats buds.
"Audio is a crucial part of any consumer’s mobile experience,” said Jason Mackenzie, president of global sales and marketing, HTC Corporation. “We are continually pushing the audio boundaries to encompass not only improved voice but music, movies and games."
Whilst an exact HTC Sensation XE release date has yet to be announced a ‘late September’ arrival has been touted. HTC Sensation XE price and network information is also still unknown.
Does the added Beats audio tech tempt you into splashing out on the HTC Sensation XE and doing away with your current handset and PMP? Let us know via the T3 Twitter and Facebook feeds.
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| Samsung Windows 8 tablet given away to devs Posted: 14 Sep 2011 03:12 AM PDT
Developers get to try out Windows 8 on Samsung-made tablet. Microsoft handed out 5,000 new Windows 8 tablets to developers at its Build conference last night, following the official unveiling of its new OS. The tablet, Samsung’s Slate PC 7 Series, is loaded with the new OS, with developers able to test and build new software on it.
With an 11.6-inch screen and 64GB SSD, this tablet is much larger than the even the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and Motorola Xoom. Yet despite having a full-on desktop OS on board, it can boot in just three seconds.
There’s also a cool ‘connected standby’ feature, which lets the tablet snag updates from the web without powering up fully. Devs were given 2GB of data access too, lasting for the next year.
Windows 8 is expected to be released to the public next year. But with dev builds out there, expect to hear plenty of news about what it can do before you can officially lay your hands on it.
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| T3 Gadget Awards 2011: 8 days left to vote and win Posted: 14 Sep 2011 02:32 AM PDT
Apple iPad 2, Xbox 360 with Kinect and a Motorola Xoom all to be won by voting in the T3 Gadget Awards 2011 There are now just 8 days to go until voting closes in the 2011 T3 Gadget Awards, with a selection of tech prizes to be given away to those casting their verdict across the 19 awards categories.
Vote now for the chance to win an Xbox 360 with Kinect, a Motorola Atrix and an iPad 2.
For taking the time and effort and to vote in the T3 Gadget Awards 2011 you will be entered in to a number of competition prize draws with a Motorola Atrix, Apple iPad 2 and an Xbox 360 console with Kinect all up for grabs. 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 |
| Nintendo 3DS set for 3D video recording upgrade Posted: 14 Sep 2011 02:15 AM PDT
3D recording among a string of updates for Nintendo 3DS, as gaming giant looks to bolster sluggish sales. The Nintendo 3DS will get 3D video recording as standard as part of a wide-ranging firmware update. The news comes straight from Ninty top dog Satoru Iwata, speaking ahead of the Tokyo Games Show, which starts tomorrow.
As well as being able to shoot clips in three dimensions, 3DS owners will get an improved eShop and Mii Plaza, the latter possibly including new SpotPass features.
The 3DS has failed to catch on in the same way as its DS predecessor, with sales failing to hit the same heights. This led to Nintendo slashing the cost of the console over the summer, and this new update will doubtless be seen as an attempt to create greater appeal around the product.
Is 3D video recording enough to tempt you into buying a 3DS? Or does Nintendo need to focus on improving its games catalogue first? Tell us what you think on our Facebook and Twitter pages.
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| HTC Bliss and HTC Runnymede: full specs outed Posted: 14 Sep 2011 01:00 AM PDT
HTC Bliss is female focused smartphone, HTC Runnymede is new unibody Android blower. All the chatter about Android handsets this summer has focused on the odd glimpses of HTC’s new handsets, Bliss and Runnymede. And after spy shots, leaked press images and partial spec leaks, now full details on both handsets have been revealed.
The HTC Bliss, the Taiwanese mobile maker’s smartphone aimed squarely at women, is set to come with a ‘charm indicator’ which will glow when texts, calls and emails come in. The idea is it’ll sit on a key ring or the outside of a handbag, meaning users won’t have to delve into their bags every time they hear a distant ringtone.
On top of that, the Bliss packs a 3.7-inch panel, 5 megapixel camera, 720p HD video recording smarts and a front-facing camera to boot.
But it’s the HTC Runnymede that looks set to take up the mantle as the company’s current flagship Android device. Taking its unibody design cue from the Windows Phone-packing Radar, it matches HTC’s other new Windows Phone, the Titan, in the screen department, with a huge 4.7-inch panel.
It measures just 9.9mm thin, comes with 16GB storage, an 8 megapixel camera and HD Ready video skills. Some models will even come bundled with Beats Audio headphones, making this is serious proposition for music fanatics.
HTC is expected to officially announce these phones in the next few weeks, with release dates likely to follow before Christmas.
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| Posted: 13 Sep 2011 11:43 PM PDT
Microsoft hoping Windows 8 can be a game changer for tablets and PCs. Windows 8 has been officially rolled out to developers, with Microsoft showing off the newest version of its desktop operating system at its Build conference in California. The new OS is based on the same interface as its Windows Phone offering and works on tablets as well as PCs.
The new design is aimed at combining the traditional Windows experience with one that works properly with a touchscreen device, something Windows 7 failed to do. There’s no more Start menu, instead a home screen which is based around Windows Phones Live Tiles feature.
Apps will be available from a new Windows Store, which will make it easier for users to find and download the add-ons they like. However, Microsoft is leaving itself open to accusations that it’s simply following in the footsteps of Apple and its Mac App Store.
Currently, devs are digging around to discover more about what Windows 8 has in store for everyone. Stay tuned here and to our Facebook and Twitter pages for more news and hands-on previews. Via TechRadar This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now |
| iOS 5 release date: AppleCare preps for 10 October Posted: 13 Sep 2011 11:30 PM PDT
Apple tells support division to get ready for high influx of calls. Is iOS 5 about to be unleashed? Apple looks set to release iOS 5 on 10 October, with chatter emerging from its AppleCare support service about the launch. A “person familiar with the matter” has told AppleInsider that AppleCare has been warned about call volumes soaring by up to eight times on that day.
The insider reckons that iCloud could also be rolled out on that day as well, hence the huge rise in calls to the company. Users usually deluge Apple with queries and news of bugs when new software is released.
Factor in the fact that the last two releases of iOS came a few days ahead of the iPhone 3GS and iPhone 4 respectively and this is starting to look nailed on. The iPhone 5 is expected to hit shelves by 15 October according to the latest inside gossip.
Tell us what you think of Apple’s iOS 5 release plans on our Facebook and Twitter pages now.
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| Tech Today: Windows 8 revealed, New MacBook Pro Posted: 13 Sep 2011 07:29 PM PDT
With big news from Microsoft, some decent sized Apple rumours and more changes at Facebook, here's the tech goss that broke after you logged off Windows 8 fully unveiled at Microsoft Build conference
Developers given free Windows 8 tablet to build apps on
Surprise Apple MacBook Pro refresh coming before year ends
Facebook revamps friend groups with Smart Lists and more
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