Developers, TouchDroid, have managed to get multitouch support working on the port of Android on to the HP TouchPad. You’re probably aware that the HP TouchPad is a webOS device and not an Android device which makes this next step in the progress a nice step in the right direction.
Archives for September 2011
In Case Of 8bit Emergency
September 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
A quick departure from the usual mobile phones, tablets and other more high tech news. This time we are looking at the “In Case of 8bit Emergency…”
Apple Ships Near Final Build of iOS 5 to Carriers
September 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Carriers around the world are beginning to receive an almost finished version of iOS 5 for testing purposes. One of the main differences with this version is that it’s further on than the current iOS developers (beta 7) update and is believed to bring text-to-speech technology to the OS.
Sony PlayStation Vita Available for Pre-Order in the UK
September 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Amazon in the UK has begun listing the Sony PlayStation Vita and has made it available for pre-order. Two versions of the Vita have been made available which includes the WiFi version and the 3G version with the former being priced at £229.99 and the latter at £279.99.
New Search Deal Signed by Microsoft and Twitter
September 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It appears that Twitter results could be coming back to Bing. Twitter had been providing real time updates to Bing for the past couple of years and like Google, the contract had ended. It appears that Twitter and Microsoft are now signing (or have signed) a new contract so the search company can carry on providing real time results.
iOS Facebook App Updated to Version 3.5
September 7, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Facebook for iOS has just received a new update. The latest version brings it up to 3.5 which brings several new features to the application. A full list of what’s included can be found below.
JPEGMini Shrinks Photo File Sizes down by 5 Times
September 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
JPEGMini is a new service that has launched that aims to make images a lot smaller in file size. The bonus part with the service is that the quality of the image remains the same. The image below shows the interface of the site that has just processed an image we posted earlier today on the site. Below you’ll notice that the original filesize was 55Kb (which was actually compressed with Smush.it originally) and then JPEGMini managed to squash it another 1.9 times making it just 28KB in size. The results are impressive.
Apple iPad 2 Sales Needed by Sydney Judge
September 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
You are probably aware that Apple and Samsung are currently in a legal battle which has caused Samsung to have to pull various devices off the shelves recently. Over in Australia Apple is attempting to stop sales of the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. We now hear that a judge in Sydney has suggested that Apple might need to divulge its sales number for both the US and UK iPad 2.
Motorola Xoom Prices Dropped
September 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
It appears that Motorola is about to officially drop the price of the Motorola Xoom tablet. In the UK, Dixons has dropped the tablet from £500 down to £329 for the 32GB model and also has dropped the 32GB 3G version down from £580 to £400.
November Launch for Amazon Kindle Tablet is Likely
September 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Since late last week we began getting a lot of decent info about the Amazon Kindle tablet. We found out that the price would likely be $250 when it launches and also found out that a 7 inch model would be launching alone in the beginning. We now hear that it will launch in November. Nothing is official just yet although Digitimes is reporting that orders are being made for the components and that the Kindle tablet is getting ready to be built.
86.4 Million iPhones to Ship in 2011
September 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
By the end of this year, Apple will likely have sold 86.4 million iPhones. This will put them up 82 percent when compared to last years numbers of 47.5 million. Last year Nokia shipped over 100 million smartphones although they will likely drop to 74.4 million for 2011.
Samsung Galaxy Note Pre-Orders Available in the UK
September 6, 2011 by Leave a Comment
Clove in the UK is the first online store to put the Samsung Galaxy Note up for pre-order. The price is currently set at £600 although this is just an estimate price as Samsung has yet to confirm what the official price will be.
