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• Teenager admits to crime on Facebook
• Mango renamed Windows Phone OS 7.5
• White iPhone 4 landing this week?
• PlayStation Network down due to hack, claims Sony
• Shift 2 Unleashed launches first Legends DLC pack
• Games developer Cohort Studio to close down
• App week: Angry Birds NFC, NBA Jam comes to iPad
• Super Meat Boy Ultra edition landing on UK shelves
• T3 Tech Week video: Apple, Xbox 720 and PS4

Teenager admits to crime on Facebook Posted: 24 Apr 2011 05:00 AM PDT Posted by Devina Divecha on Sun 24 Apr 2011 Confessions of a Facebook user A 16-year-old might face jail after he confessed on Facebook to flooding Portsmouth's public library. Related links The biggest Facebook winners and losers Tech etiquette: Facebook Facebook confirm half of UK population now signed up Angry Bird Facebook game coming May According to news reports, he blocked all the water passages in a restroom using toilet rolls and switched on the taps, which caused flooding to take place.  The flood in the library caused £150,000 worth of damage. The teenager denied committing the act, but retracted his statement when the prosecutor found that he had admitted to doing it on the social networking site. He was asked on Facebook if he was guilty, and had admitted to doing so. He had written: "Kind of, yeah. I've kept it to myself. A few mates know." The library was shut for five months. Do you know how to change your Facebook privacy settings? Let us know at T3's Twitter and Facebook pages and stay tuned in for more tech news. Via: CNET     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Mango renamed Windows Phone OS 7.5 Posted: 24 Apr 2011 04:15 AM PDT Posted by Devina Divecha on Sun 24 Apr 2011 Get used to calling Mango by another name Mango, the upgrade for Windows Phone 7, is now officially a numbered release: Windows Phone 7.5. Related links Windows Phone 7 Mango software update detailed Windows Phone 7 'Mango' update set for August Windows Phone 7 review Windows Phone 7: things you need to know Best Windows Phone 7 phones Nokia Windows Phone 7 handsets delayed until 2012 While the upgrade with codename Mango was revealed at Microsoft's MIX11 event, the name has officially been changed to Windows Phone 7.5. Microsoft announced the name change on the Microsoft Partner Network, where it wrote: "Preview the New Windows Phone OS 7.5". The upgrade is supposed to bring multi-tasking to aid with instant swapping between apps. Mango, now rechristened Windows Phone 7.5, was to follow the NoDo update. The upgrade also brings native support for music players from both the browser and apps, which finally allows apps such as Spotify to continue playing tracks in the background. Windows Phone OS 7.5 is expected to be released this autmn. What do you think about the name change of the OS upgrade? Let us know at T3's Twitter and Facebook feeds and follow us for more tech news. Via: TechWatch     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

White iPhone 4 landing this week? Posted: 24 Apr 2011 03:30 AM PDT Posted by Devina Divecha on Sun 24 Apr 2011 Will we finally see the white iPhone 4, 10 months on? Two independent websites have received tips that the white Apple iPhone 4 will soon be released into the wild. Related links Apple iPhone 4 review White iPhone 4 available through DIY customisation kit White iPhone 4 conversion kit: student makes $130,000 Stephen Fry shows white iPhone 4 at T3 Gadget Awards White iPhone 4: 26 April release planned? White iPhone 4 alternatives Engadget received a tip-off with pictures about the white iPhone 4 in all its packaged glory at Vodafone UK. The information is that Vodafone UK will not be selling the white handsets until next week.  Apparently, the unit was rung up as a black iPhone 4 by the salesperson and soon after that the network operator stopped the sale of further white phone units "until next week". 9 to 5 Mac also was in the thick of the white iPhone 4 news when a source from phone retailer BelCompany told them that the white iPhone 4 16GB will be available in the Netherlands from Wednesday, April 27, with limited supply of the 32GB model. The source passed on a memo which revealed that "supplies will be scarce".  It's been a long wait for punters who wanted the white iPhone 4 and we're hoping it's a delayed Easter gift for everyone. Will you be buying the white iPhone 4 or plan to wait until the iPhone 5 is released? Let us know on our Twitter and Facebook feeds and get in touch if you were the lucky person to get your hands on the white iPhone 4. Via: Engadget     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

PlayStation Network down due to hack, claims Sony Posted: 24 Apr 2011 02:00 AM PDT Posted by Devina Divecha on Sun 24 Apr 2011 It's a case of whodunnit We reported the PlayStation network down two days ago, but it's still unclear what or who caused the outage. Related links Xbox Kinect vs PlayStation Move review Shift 2 Unleashed gets Pagani Huayra; delayed to April 1 Best PlayStation games launched at E3 2010 Sony PlayStation online storage launches Sony S1 PlayStation tablet in the works PlayStation network down for over 24 hours The PlayStation network's update on the situation says openly that an 'external intrusion' was the cause of the outage of services. The post said, "An external intrusion on our system has affected our PlayStation Network and Qriocity services. In order to conduct a thorough investigation and to verify the smooth and secure operation of our network services going forward, we turned off PlayStation Network & Qriocity services on the evening of Wednesday, April 20th." The update also added that they are doing all they can to resolve the situation and thanked PSN users for their patience. "We will continue to update you promptly as we have additional information to share." In addition, hacker group Anonymous denied having anything to do with the reported intrusion. In a blog posted titled "For Once We Didn't Do It", they refuted any accusations that came their way. Their post said, "While it could be the case that other Anons have acted by themselves, AnonOps was not related to this incident and takes no responsibility for it." In fact, the statement pointed the finger at Sony. The post said, "A more likely explanation is that Sony is taking advantage of Anonymous' previous ill-will towards the company to distract users from the fact the outage is actually an internal problem with the company's servers." Whatever compromised PSN causing Sony to take it offline has caused many online gaming activities to come to a halt. However, there is no information yet on how much time it will take to fix the problem that's causing the disruption of services. What alternatives have you found to using the PlayStation network? Let us know at T3's Twitter and Facebook feeds and follow us to get more tech news. Via: PSU     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Shift 2 Unleashed launches first Legends DLC pack Posted: 23 Apr 2011 05:31 AM PDT Posted by Devina Divecha on Sat 23 Apr 2011 More cars, more tracks, more fun Electronic Arts (EA) is bringing the first Legends downloadable content (DLC) pack to gamers. Related links Shift 2 Unleashed gets Pagani Huayra; delayed to April 1 Best PlayStation games launched at E3 2010 Sony PlayStation online storage launches PlayStation network down for over 24 hours The DLC will contain a number of classic cars including the 1974 Porsche 911 Carrera, the 1965 Shelby Cobra Daytone Coupé and the 1965 Mini Cooper S.  The Legends DLC pack will be available on the PlayStation Network on April 26 2011. In addition to the classic cars, the DLC will provide gamers with classic tracks such as Hockenheim (1982) and Silverstone (1975). The entire pack contains 14 classic cars and 5 tracks. Gamers can purchase the DLC for £7.99 on the PlayStation Network. The Xbox 360 version will be launched at the same time and will cost 800 Microsoft points. Which car would you like you see in Shift 2: Unleashed? Let us know on T3's Twitter and Facebook pages and follow us for more news from the gaming world. Via: PSU     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Games developer Cohort Studio to close down Posted: 23 Apr 2011 04:29 AM PDT Posted by Devina Divecha on Sat 23 Apr 2011 Another games developer bites the dust Cohort Studios, the game developer company, is closing down. Related links Xbox Kinect vs PlayStation Move review Official PlayStation app for Android review Best PlayStation games launched at E3 2010 Sony PlayStation online storage launches Sony S1 PlayStation tablet in the works PlayStation network down for over 24 hours The firm based in Dundee blamed the closing down on "difficulties of being a console developer in a declining console marketplace". "It really is with great saddness that we have been left with no alternative but to start winding down," said Lol Scragg, CEO of Cohort. "Making all 25 employees redundant is genuinely heartbreaking," he added. Scragg also said that their employees are 'very talented' and that they are trying to find employment for them.  He said, "As we entered 2011, we have looked to change the direction of our business but unfortunately we ran out of time." Cohort Studios opened in 2006 and launched the PlayStation 3 only game, The Shoot, in 2010. The firm also worked on Buzz, Lemmings, Burnout Paradise and Motorstorm. Its last game will be PlayStation Minis title, Me Monstar: Hear Me Roar, which will launch in May. Follow T3 via its Twitter and Facebook pages and stay tuned for more tech updates. Via: EuroGamer   This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

App week: Angry Birds NFC, NBA Jam comes to iPad Posted: 23 Apr 2011 03:00 AM PDT Posted by Chris Smith on Sat 23 Apr 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... APP NEWS: Nokia app news: Angry Birds NFC to hit the Ovi Store It's not very often a Nokia app provides the biggest news of the week, but this week the Finns announced an exclusive new Angry Birds Magic game with NFC technology, meaning you'll be able to team-up with your mates for some tag team pig smashing. It'll be coming on the pre-installed on the Nokia C7.   iPad news: Welcome to NBA Jam NBA Jam was one of the most beloved games of the 16-bit era, so it was with huge delight that we discovered NBA Jam HD for iPad when browsing the new and notable section of the App Store this week. NBA Jam for iPad Perfectly recreating the relentless 2-on-2 action of the original with all of the outrageous dunks and "He's on fire" awesomeness in gorgeous HD.    Android news: Skyfire goes social, wants your cash The Skyfire browser has been a saviour for owners of Android phones that don't want to play nice with Adobe Flash, but the new iteration of the browser will now charge you a one-off fee for the privilege of using it - to convert web video on the go. Skyfire 4.0 offers quick links to Facebook, Twitter, Groupon and RSS feeds, claiming to be the most social mobile browser out there.   App Store news: Apple and Google change rankings Apple and Google have changed their app ranking algrithms to ensure the 'most used' iPhone and Android apps are at the top of their respective charts, rather than those that have been downloaded most. The move should ensure that the most useful apps are those people see when they check out what's hot and what's not.   ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ App of the Day | Papa Sangre Navigate the underworld by sound alone in this fiendish puzzle title. T3 App Chart | Top 10 iPhone Apps | Papa Sangre Review ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------   APP REVIEWS FROM THE T3 APP CHART: iPad app review: Dead Space HD The Apple iPad 2 promises us 9x better graphics thanks to the A5 processor and Dead Space HD for iPad is the best evidence of the new tablet's visual capabilities. The survival horror game, that has been a massive hit on the Xbox 360 and has been completely rebuilt for the iPad 2.   iPhone app review: Ashpalt 6 If boundless arcade racing rather than realism is what you look for in a driving sim then it's Alsphalt 6 for iPhone you should plump for instead of Need for Speed. Our reviewer says: "This is pure arcade thrill-seeking as you belt along at over 200mph, drift round corners, fly through the air at regular intervals, smash up trackside objects and force opponents into walls at every available opportunity."   Is BlackBerry still competing? Are you a BlackBerry loyalist who's just about had enough of all these big name apps coming to Apple and Android? Well it's not all doom and gloom. There's still a decent array of BlackBerry apps on offer in the App World store and it's our job to cherry pick the best. Check out the best BlackBerry apps already competing for a shot at the big time   Link: T3 App Chart     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

Super Meat Boy Ultra edition landing on UK shelves Posted: 23 Apr 2011 02:57 AM PDT Posted by Devina Divecha on Sat 23 Apr 2011 Skinless boy looking for girl with bandages An Ultra edition of Indie game Super Meat Boy will be landing on shelves in UK and other countries soon. Related links 50 best games series ever Best games consoles Games console concepts we wish were real 20 video games to kill your relationship Best video games Ten video games banned around the world Lace Mamba Global will be bringing the Ultra edition to UK, Ireland, Australia, New Zealand, France, Italy, Spain, Scandinavia, and the Benelux countries in Q3 2011. “Super Meat Boy is an absolute crazy phenomenon on the internet," said Jason Codd, Managing Director of Lace Mamba Global. "The game has sold far more than 400,000 copies already online, and there is a special boxed edition available in the US, so we expect there to be a huge demand for a similar retail edition in the territories we’re serving," he added. There is no information as yet on the content and pricing of the boxed version of Super Meat Boy. In Super Meat Boy, people play a boy without skin. His girlfriend, who is made of bandages, gets kidnapped by a fetus in a tuxedo wearing a top hat and a monocle. The game features over 300 levels of traps that Meat Boy must avoid to rescue his bandaged girlfriend. The game was initially released on Xbox Live Arcade, followed by a PC download version. What do you think of the concept of the game? Tell us your thoughts on T3's Twitter and Facebook pages and follow us to get the latest tech news.     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

T3 Tech Week video: Apple, Xbox 720 and PS4 Posted: 23 Apr 2011 02:42 AM PDT Posted by Rhiain Morgan on Sat 23 Apr 2011 The very best from the world of tech Coming up on this week's show we've been testing some speed demons, Apple's having a grand old time, 2014 is pencilled in for the next big consoles and Google gets a provate dance. All that and we'll be revealing our top tweets from @t3dotcom. Here's this week's T3 Tech Week video.     This posting includes an audio/video/photo media file: Download Now

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