Hardware
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New BlackBerry Bold 9790 And Curve 9390 – Announced
At last RIM have officially announced the BlackBerry Bold 9790 and BlackBerry Curve 9380 – two new additions to join the OS 7 portfolio. The 9790 is an improvement over the 9780 with 2.44 inch screen, complete with 360×480 resolution and powered by 1GHz of CPU power. There’s also 8GB of memory onboard and a microSD slot that gives an additional 32GB of extra space. The 9390 Curve has a larger 3.2 inch screen with a 480×360 display along with a 5 MP camera. It’s described as ‘the first all touch smartphone in the BlackBerry Curve family’. No word on prices or availability from RIM as yet, but we’ll let…
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Kickstart The All New 2000mAh Battery Pack For iPhone 4/4S SmartCase
IvySkin today announced the all new SmartCase case for iPhone 4/4S. Delivering the same award-winning on-the-go power, the new SmartCase is lightweight and rugged, featuring the new Wrangler design with optional battery pack. "If there is one tradition we hold sacred, it is our commitment to innovation", state IvySkin. The all new SmartCase is their 4th generation iPhone case battery pack and the world’s most advanced iPhone 4/4S accessory. Featuring, a patented design battery pack and Touch-Thru glass screen. Each case retails for $49.99/£31.99 – click here to order. * Twice the Power – Packing a 2000mAh rechargeable lithium polymer battery, the SmartCase delivers an incredible amount of power in…
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iRiffPort On Sale In The USA And Europe
Pocketlabworks, Inc have announced that the iRiffPort Digital Audio Guitar Interface for iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch is now on sale in the USA and 18 countries in Europe. Providing everything guitar and bass players need for connecting to iPad 2, iPad, iPhone 4, and iPod touch 4th generation, iRiffPort works with PocketAmp, PocketGK, GarageBand, and other Core Audio music apps for guitar. iRiffPort connects your guitar, headphones, and audio line level equipment with instant setup and clean wiring. A recessed 30-pin dock connector fits through protective cases supporting all device orientations. The certified Made for iOS design delivers pro audio performance immune from audio feedback and computer noise. iRiffPort…
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The iPad 3 Display Will Be 2048 x 1536 Resolution
With the PPI rurmored to be be more than 264 on the new iPad 3, twice the 132 PPI on the iPad 2, questions are beginning to arise as to whether display manufacturers such as Samsung or LG could produce them in large enough numbers. According to CNET this morning, ‘the closest that iPad display manufacturers like LG Display and Samsung can get is 2048×1536’. According to a ‘source’, via CNET, ‘they have production plans for 2048 x 1536 displays, starting in November but those are only plans at this point’, apparently the source was referring to LG and Samsung. The problem it appears is making the huge quanities that…
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Nokia Launches New Asha Family Of Smartphones
Nokia continues its mission to deliver high quality, stylish devices that provide the best access to social networks, the Internet and information, and offer the best overall experience and value proposition for the next billion mobile phone users. These consumers want access to innovations such as easy-to-use dual-SIM, local services and content, and third-party apps, all with a superior user experience for which Nokia mobile phones are known. These devices comprise the new Asha family of Nokia mobile phones. Derived from Hindi – meaning ‘hope’ – Asha signifies Nokia’s focus on positive user experiences and connecting millions of people to new opportunities that help them reach their aspirations. The Asha…
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Nokia Launches First Windows Based Smartphones – Check Out The Lumia 710
The Nokia Lumia 710 is a colourful and affordable no-nonsense smartphone that brings the Lumia experience to more people around the world Nokia Lumia 710 The purposely built, no-nonsense Nokia Lumia 710 can be personalised with exchangeable back covers and thousands of apps to bring the Lumia experience to more people around the world. The Nokia Lumia 710 is designed for instant social & image sharing, and the best browsing experience with IE9. It is available in black and white with black, white, cyan, fuchsia and yellow back covers. With the same 1.4 GHz processor, hardware acceleration and graphics processor as the Nokia Lumia 800, the Nokia Lumia 710 delivers…
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Nokia Launches First Windows Based Smartphones – Check Out The Lumia 800
Nokia today at Nokia World launches the Nokia Lumia 800 and Nokia Lumia 710, the first Nokia smartphones powered by Windows Phone. Nokia Lumia 800 The stunningly social Nokia Lumia 800 features head-turning design, vivid colours (cyan, magenta and black) and the best social and Internet performance, with one-touch social network access, easy grouping of contacts, integrated communication threads and Internet Explorer 9. It features a 3.7 inch AMOLED ClearBlack curved display blending seamlessly into the reduced body design, and a 1.4 GHz processor with hardware acceleration and a graphics processor. The Nokia Lumia 800 contains an instant-share camera experience based on leading Carl Zeiss optics, HD video playback, 16GB…
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Griffin Extends Its Range Of Child Friendly Apple iPad 2/iPhone/iPod Touch Protection Products
We all know how important it is to let your kids ‘play’ with your iPhone or iPad – there are so many excellent educational apps out there afterall. But one thing we as parents don’t want back is a sticky, orange juice filled device thereafter. Well, fortunately Griffin have extended their range of protection products for your precious devices for your precious little ones. Take a look at these… Crayola Trace & Draw Designed for use with the free Trace & Draw App, the Crayola Trace & Draw is both a protective case and art station in one. The accessory and app combo turn the iPad 2 into an animated drawing…
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Sony PlayStation Vita To Launch In Europe From February 22, 2012
Sony have just announced that their ultimate handheld gaming device will launch in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Australasia and North America from February 2012. "PlayStation Vita is an incredible device that offers the best possible portable gaming experiences. Its revolutionary mix of features combined with social connectivity, delivers a platform for gamers to play games in a whole new way and to connect with their friends and the world around them" said Jim Ryan, President and CEO, SCEE. "We’re very excited to launch a portable gaming device that goes beyond anything available on the market and is positioned to deliver the uncompromised gaming experiences consumers have been asking for."…
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Samsung Galaxy Note Launching In Europe This Month
Samsung have confirmed that the 5.3-inch Galaxy Note smartphone/tablet combination will launch later on this month in Europe. Germany, UK, France and other key European players are organzing events for the ealier than expected launch. With its 1.4GHz dual-core processor, goregous 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED display (1289×800), Android 2.3 OS, 8MP camera, 2MP front facing camera, full HD playback and recording, touchWiz as well as S Pen UX for note taking, A-GPS, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and microSD card slot, there’s a lot to be excited about.
