With the iPad 3 invitation landing in a number of mailboxes around the world yesterday, it is clear that Apple will be launching an iPad 3 within the next few weeks. With that in mind, retailers are now beginning to drop the price of the iPad 2 in anticipation of the next generation model coming out.
iPad 2 Price Drops at Some Retailers in Preparation for the iPad 3
February 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
New Adaptive Streaming Technology from Apple Hinted At
February 29, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Apple could be working on a new file format that will use what is now called “adaptive streaming”. The new technology is believed to coming to the iTunes Match and iCloud services and will see iTunes files currently stored in AAC format changed to HD versions. With adaptive streaming, it allows those with high bandwidth access and enough storage space to have HD versions streamed. When bandwidth degrades a little, the file is switched to a lower quality version.
Apple iPad 3 Event Announced for March 7
February 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Apple has sent out invites to an event that will be held on March 7 at the Yerba Buena Center for the Arts Theater in San Francisco. The invite has the line “We have something you really have to see. And touch.”. Behind that message appears to be a higher resolution iPad 3.
Nokia 808 PureView 41 Megapixel Camera Price and Release Date Revealed for UK
February 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Nokia has now launched the Nokia 808 PureView for pre-order in the UK. The new 41 megapixel smartphone has been given a possible release date of April 23 although this isn’t set in stone just yet.
HTC One X Release Date for UK Revealed
February 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
It appears that the HTC One X will be released in the UK on April 5th. The One X follows on in the new series of One devices from HTC and at launch, it will be the companies most powerful smartphone available. It runs a quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 chip inside.
Samsung Galaxy Beam Announced and Demoed
February 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Samsung has announced the Samsung Galaxy Beam smartphone. The device is a little unique in that it has a built in pico projector allowing up to a 50 inch nHD screen to be projected on to any surface.
iPad 3 Could Be Slightly More Expensive
February 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Some rumours today are hinting that the iPad 3 could be going up in price. The reason is believed to be related to the retina display which will likely cost more to manufacture.
Angry Birds Space coming March 22
February 28, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Rovio has announced that Angry Birds Space will be getting a multi-platform worldwide launch on March 22. What that means is that the new version of Angry Birds will be launching on iOS, Android, PC and Mac next month. The event will kick off at 3pm for those of us in the UK.
Samsung Announces Galaxy S Wifi 4.2
February 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
A new Wifi version of the Galaxy S has been announced by Samsung. The new device is called the Galaxy S Wifi 4.2 and comes with a 4.2 inch screen that uses IPS TFT technology and has a WVGA resolution.
Samsung Announces the Galaxy Note 10.1
February 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Samsung has announced the Galaxy Note 10.1 today. The device is the latest tablet from the company that comes with a few new/unique functions to help it differentiate from other tablets.
Nokia 808 PureView with 41 Megapixel Sensor Announced
February 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Nokia has really stepped up with the Nokia 808 PureView. This smartphone features a 41 megapixel sensor that is capable of capturing some amazing pictures.
Although it’s a 41 megapixel sensor, the maximum you can use is 38 megapixels. As the resolution is so high, you can easily take a large picture and then just crop to the part you want while still having a respectable resolution picture available at the end.
Adobe Photoshop Touch for iPad Launches
February 27, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Adobe has launched a new iPad app called Adobe Photoshop Touch. The new app was announced last year and is already available on Android tablets.
The software brings certain elements of Photoshop to the iPad and allows for a number of features to be used and then exported to the full desktop version.
