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Microsoft contradicts self on Zune death
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Microsoft's support team claimed late Tuesday that it hadn't officially ended the Zune. Despite a public support page explicitly stating no more devices were being made, the support team told a user that "no official info has been released" dropping the platform. The division didn't have an explanation for the apparent self-contradiction.
While it's true the company hasn't put out a press release or separate statement, the support page made it clear the company was at least planning to wind down its MP3 players. The focus shifted to Windows Phone as soon as it launched in fall of last year and has seen few updates to the Zune HD in hardware and software, slowing down noticeably in the past y...
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Fujifilm unveils new interchangeable lens mirrorless camera system
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If you are, a fan of the smaller mirrorless cameras with interchangeable lenses Fujifilm has a new one you might want to consider. Fujifilm has unveiled the new X100 camera system and at this point, it’s not clear if the camera is a micro four thirds offering or some other sort of offering. The camera is expected to launch next spring. It’s worth noting right up front that the photos here are not the new camera system, but the fixed lens X100.
Fujifilm is giving up scant detail on the new camera system other than it is mirrorless. Fujifilm says that the objective with this new camera was to create the highest image quality possible. The full specs will be offered up closer to launch along wi...
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Epson announces new PowerLite 420, 425W, 430, and 435W digital projectors
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Epson has announced a new line of projectors that are in the PowerLite family. The new projectors include the PowerLite 420, 425W, 430, and 435W. The new offerings are all made for short throw distances and to be bright. Brightness is important since this sort of projector is often used in a classroom or office when it is bright. The projector line starts at $949.
The 420 is the $949 unit, the 425W sells for $1,049, the 430 is $1,049, and the 435W is $1,149. They can be wall or ceiling mounted and are made to project onto a blackboard or a whiteboard. The 430 and 435W are both 3,000 lumen projectors with the other two having 2,500 lumens of brightness. The 420 and 430 are XGA resolution proj...
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LG myTouch and myTouch Q Hit T-Mobile
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T-Mobile today announced the addition of two new phones to its myTouch stable, the LG myTouch and myTouch Q. Shared features between the phones include: Android 2.3 Gingerbread, 1GHz Qualcomm processor, 5-megapixel camera with 720p HD video capture, and user-facing cameras for video chatting.
myTouch: This slab-style phone includes a 3.8-inch display and Swype's software keyboard for messaging. It will come in black or white.
myTouch Q: This sideways slider has a 3.5-inch display and a physical QWERTY keyboard for pecking out messages. It will be available in gray or violet.
T-Mobile said that both phones are ideal for first-time smartphone customers. They both include the Genius Button (whi...
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Steve Jobs has died
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A statement from Apple's Board of Directors has just been released saying that Apple's iconic leader, Steve Jobs, has passed away. There is no information out right now except for the statement from the board.
Apple has already set up a memorial page for Steve with an e-mail address where you can send your condolences to Steve's family.
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Vodafone rumored to be mulling RIM buy
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Shares of Research In Motion stock are popping for the second day in a row on rumors that the company may be looking for a buyer. RIM’s stock was up as much as 14% on Wednesday morning as mysteriously sourced rumors suggested U.K. carrier Vodafone is considering an acquisition. Investors see RIM quickly running out of cash — the vendor burned through more than half of its $2.9 billion in cash during the second fiscal quarter alone — and analysts still aren’t convinced management can right the ship. Some still see promise in RIM’s upcoming QNX lineup however, and the company could certainly hold tremendous value for a potential buyer. Market rumors last week suggested that RIM was pulling the...
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Sprint will offer unlimited data plan for the iPhone 4S
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A Sprint spokesperson gave us a ring to let us know that the newly announced iPhone 4S will be eligible for the carrier's unlimited data plan. According to Sprint, pricing will start at $69.99 for unlimited data and 450 talk minutes, with the Simply Everything unlimited calling and data running you $99.99. At the very least, the company's confirmation that the plan is sticking around will help the third US carrier to nab the iPhone stand out among its predecessors. We'll add some PR as soon as it hits.
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HTC Amaze 4G coming soon to Telus, bringing 42Mbps speed
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A screenshot from Canadian carrier Telus shows that the phone coming to T-Mobile in the U.S. as the HTC Amaze 4G, is heading up north as the...HTC Amaze 4G. Originally, the handset was expected to launch as the HTC Ruby. The screenshot also shows that while there is no listed release date, the HTC Amaze 4G is "Coming Soon". We recently showed you some video of the phone, which scored a high 2,477 on the Quadrant Benchmark test.
The HTC Amaze 4G will offer speeds of up to 42Mbps on Telus' HSPA+ pipeline. While pricing was not disclosed, T-Mobile plans on offering its version of the HTC Amaze 4G for $259 with a launch on October 19th, according to a leaked roadmap we reported on yesterday. Bes...
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Gingerbread is starting to roll out for the Casio G'zOne Commando
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Casio G'zOne Commando owners have something to be smiling about today, that’s because the handset is finally getting its healthy dose of the much-anticipated Android 2.3 Gingerbread update.
Besides the usual things that accompany Gingerbread, there are a host of other enhancements and improvements found with the build, which so happens to bring its software to version C771M070. Specifically, it includes a fix to the handset’s proximity sensor, and more importantly, users should expect to see less lag with its operation. Indeed, they’re all nice touches that make this rugged style handset so unique.
So if you haven’t seen that notification light up your phone, then you can always initiate the...
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Google adds +1 feature to Shopper app for Android
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Google continues to spread its +1 feature throughout the many apps that it offers to smartphone users, and the Shopper app for Android is the latest one to get it. Version 2.2 of Google Shopper lets shoppers +1 their favorite items so that everyone in the world can see what products they like the most. Users can also save products to a shopping list and research prospective items through Google Product search. There is also a new "pamper" category that provides salon and spa products. Finally, Google has fixed some bugs and added Google Offers notifications to the app. Google Shopper for Android version 2.2 is free and available in the Android Market now.
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Lack Of NFC In iPhone 4S Won’t Impact Market
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While not entirely surprising, yesterday’s announcement of the new iPhone 4S did not include a mention of NFC (near field communication). Although many hoped for the inclusion of the short-range wireless technology which serves as the backbone for current and planned mobile wallet systems, Apple still has plenty of time to integrate NFC into future handsets. It’s possible that NFC will even arrive in the upcoming iPhone 5.
But will Apple’s decision to skip NFC in the iPhone 4S have an impact on today’s market? Not likely, say analysts.
NFC forecasts, to date, have varied. ABI Research estimates there will be 35 million handsets shipped this year, and double that will ship next year. IHS iSup...
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FCC wants all cellphones to be GPS-capable by 2018 for improved 911 service
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There's still no real indication of when you'll be able to send text messages, photos and videos to 911, but the FCC has now set a date for another promised enhancement to the service. The agency is aiming to increase the service's location accuracy requirements, and to that end it wants all cellphones and VoIP devices to be GPS-capable by 2018 (A-GPS, specifically). As the FCC notes, it expects 85 percent of all cellphones to have built-in GPS by that point anyway, which it says should "contribute to minimizing subsequent costs" required to meet the cut-off -- it's not, however, adopting a specific sunset date just yet. As you might expect, however, there's not exactly unanimous support for...
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Nokia putting in Windows phone orders from Foxconn also
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Last we heard Nokia would be using Compal as an ODM for the Nokia Searay.
Now Digitimes reports that Nokia has begun releasing its orders for Windows Phone 7.5-based smartphones to both Foxconn International Holdings and Compal Communications.
This is pretty good news for prospective Nokia customers, as Foxconn, who famously also ODMs the iPhone, has a reputation for high quality, unlike Compal who frankly does not.
While there is no way of knowing, given that the Searay was connected with Compal, it may be that the Nokia Sabre or Nokia Ace will be made by Foxcon instead, and represent a somewhat better device, irrespective of specs.
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Samsung Galaxy Note benchmarked, fast and furious
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When facts talk, you know what walks, so the benchmark tests of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note Incredible Hulk of a phone are the true tests of its pimped up dual-core 1.4GHz Exynos SoC.
The Samsung Galaxy S II and its versions provide the best performance/battery life ratios in the Android world, as it manages to blow past the dual-core competition, and still have decent time between charges.
In this case, the Galaxy Note should fare even better in benchmarks, provided that the CPU has been overclocked with a 0.2GHz step. A set of those synthetic measurements of mobile silicon capabilities proves exactly that - the Samsung Galaxy Note manages to beat not only the HTC Sensation, based on Q...
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Samsung looking to ban sales of Apple iPhone 4S in Italy, France
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Not a day after the new Apple iPhone 4S was announced, Samsung filed patent infringement lawsuits against Apple in Italy and France with an intent to block the sale of the new smartphone. The company also plans to file suits in other countries attempting to block sale of the iPhone 4S.
"Apple has continued to flagrantly violate our intellectual property rights and free-ride on our technology," said Samsung in a statement about the suit. "We will steadfastly protect our intellectual property."
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