The beta of iOS 5.1 has some indications that the next iPad and iPhone will run a quad-core processor. That particular processor is expected to be an Apple A6 provided by Samsung. Although a quad-core chip is not really a surprise, what is good to see is that the iOS 5.1 beta has references to such a processor.
iPhone 4S Users Take Double the Data as iPhone 4 Users
January 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
An interesting report has been doing the rounds today about the iPhone 4S and how much data users eat through whilst using the device. When comparing it to the iPhone 4, users use double the amount of data. Some reports are blaming it on Siri with this being the only extra on the device.
Sony PS4 and a New Microsoft Xbox Coming to E3 2012
January 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
We’ve certainly seen a fair share of PS4 concepts and after a few years of waiting we will soon get to see the real thing. The same goes for Xbox 720 concepts (not a real name yet). We’ll also get to see the real next gen Xbox as well. Both will be going on show at E3 this year.
LoveFilm Gets BBC and ITV Shows in the UK
January 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
LoveFilm has managed to strike up a deal with BBC and ITV in the UK. The new deal will bring a number of TV shows to the LoveFilm service. These include Inspector Morse, Cold Feet, Doctor Who and other shows.
Motorola Fans Want Unlocked Bootloaders as Promised
January 6, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Motorola fans appear to be getting a little frustrated with the company. Just like HTC and Sony Ericsson, Motorola had also promised fans that they would unlock bootloaders on Android devices by the end of 2011. This was subject to carrier approval. Unfortunately, not much seems to of happened with this and bootloaders are still locked in most cases. We will mention that some are unlocked, but not many.
Steve Jobs Inspired iPhone SJ Concept Created
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The image below is a fan made concept design of what is being called the iPhone SJ (Steve Jobs). It is similar in design to the iPhone 4S with the metal band around the edges but is thinner and has a larger screen.
Gorilla Glass 2 from Corning Coming to CES 2012
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Corning, the creators of Gorilla Glass, has confirmed that it will be showing up at CES 2012 along with version 2.0 of the glass.
Apple Could Add Thunderbolt in iOS Devices
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New patents published in the US hint that iOS devices could be getting a Thunderbolt port. One of the patents says “a connection may be provided between a portable media player and a display, a computer and a portable media player, or between other types of devices.” which has led a number of people to believe that this will include iOS devices.
Launch Apps on Windows 8 By Just Looking at Them with Tobii Gaze
January 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Tobii has created a new system called Gaze that allows users to look at tiles on Windows 8 to open them. It requires the click of a mouse but has the technology built in to know which tile you are looking at.
Logitech Cube Mouse Doubles as a Wireless Presentation Controller
January 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
Logitech is releasing a new mouse called the Logitech Cube. The device looks like a small box and fits in the palm of your hand. What makes it unique is that the top side of it is a touch sensitive panel. When picking up the Cube it jumps in to presentation mode and allows you to control a presentation from the palm of your hand.
Leaked Images Reveal the HTC Radiant LTE Windows Phone (AT&T)
January 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
The image below shows a device that is believed to be the HTC Radiant. The device works on LTE networks and is believed to be headed to AT&T eventually.
iMac Range Claims a Third of All-in-One PC Sales for Q3 2011
January 5, 2012 by Leave a Comment
One third of all all-in-on PC sales were claimed by Apple for the iMac range. The numbers are from the third quarter of 2011. In second place was Lenovo with 22.7 percent of the share. The reason Lenovo did well was due to strong sales in China where its all-in-one PC range has taken off. HP took third place with 21.4 percent of the sales.
