When it was first announced last year, the iPad received a mixed reception with many critics dismissing it as an oversized / iPod Touch. Despite this, Apple’s Tablet device has gone on to achieve phenomenal success and carve out a market many thought simply didn’t exist.
Now, following Apple’s success it would appear other manufacturers are falling over themselves to release an iPad rival. RIM (the guys behind BlackBerry ) have previously been rumoured to have a tablet in the works going under the codenames “Cobalt” and “BlackPad” sporting an 8.9 inch touchscreen display running BlackBerry 6 OS. And, whilst it had gone quiet on the tablet front for some time, rumours have heated up once again with the news that RIM have bought the domain name blackpad.com. And, with RIM holding a press event on the 3rd of August, could we be treated to our first glimpses of the BlackPad?
On to Palm now who, prior to their acquisition by HP, were the subject of frequent rumours around a tablet running WebOS (the OS powering the Palm Pre and Pixi smartphones). With HP already committed to Microsoft Windows with the Slate, it had seemed that WebOS fans hopes had been dashed but the WebOS tablet is very much alive once again with the news that HP have filed an application to trademark the name PalmPad. So, it would seem that not only are HP and BlackBerry keen to join the tablet revolution but they’re also acknowledging ‘Pad’ as the recognised name for such a product.
Keep an eye on the and we’ll keep you up to date on all the latest tablet news and we’ll also be all over RIM/BlackBerry’s press conference on the 3rd of August to give you all the gory details.
When it was first announced last year, the iPad received a mixed reception with many critics dismissing it as an oversized / iPod Touch. Despite this, Apple’s Tablet device has gone on to achieve phenomenal success and carve out a market many thought simply didn’t exist.
Now, following Apple’s success it would appear other manufacturers are falling over themselves to release an iPad rival. RIM (the guys behind BlackBerry ) have previously been rumoured to have a tablet in the works going under the codenames “Cobalt” and “BlackPad” sporting an 8.9 inch touchscreen display running BlackBerry 6 OS. And, whilst it had gone quiet on the tablet front for some time, rumours have heated up once again with the news that RIM have bought the domain name blackpad.com. And, with RIM holding a press event on the 3rd of August, could we be treated to our first glimpses of the BlackPad?
On to Palm now who, prior to their acquisition by HP, were the subject of frequent rumours around a tablet running WebOS (the OS powering the Palm Pre and Pixi smartphones). With HP already committed to Microsoft Windows with the Slate, it had seemed that WebOS fans hopes had been dashed but the WebOS tablet is very much alive once again with the news that HP have filed an application to trademark the name PalmPad. So, it would seem that not only are HP and BlackBerry keen to join the tablet revolution but they’re also acknowledging ‘Pad’ as the recognised name for such a product.
Keep an eye on the and we’ll keep you up to date on all the latest tablet news and we’ll also be all over RIM/BlackBerry’s press conference on the 3rd of August to give you all the gory details.
The isn’t due out for another month or so but we thought we’d take a look at some of the reasons it will be worth the wait. Today, we’re going to look at a little known feature called USB on the go. The Nokia N8 is no slouch in the memory department with 16GB of internal memory and a potential 32GB expandable taking it up to an impressive 48GB. Despite this, have also added USB on the go (USB OTG), a feature that transforms the smartphone into a USB host meaning you can plug in a USB storage device and play the content on the .
With up to 48GB of memory on offer, you might be wondering why USB OTG is necessary but it’s when the feature is paired with the N8’s HDMI output that it really comes into its own. HD Movies are hardly what you’d call compact, often spanning GB’s of data so storing them all on your can become problematic. However, having them stored on a dedicated USB memory device means that they can be called into action when needed and played in glorious HD using the N8’s HDMI output and 5.1 Channel Surround Sound.
As if this isn’t impressive enough, it’s not just USB Memory Sticks that can be connected to the N8; Nokia have shown off the N8 connecting with various other devices and displaying their media content on screen including the and and a Samsung 1Terabyte hard drive and playing a wealth of file formats including DivX HD! Nokia’s tagline “It’s not the technology, it’s what you do with it” couldn’t be more spot on. If you’re interested in the Nokia N8, enter your details below and we’ll keep you up to date on Nokia’s flagship Symbian ^3 device.
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PC Magazine reviews the new 21.5-inch iMac and makes it the Editors’ Choice (4/5 stars) for mid-priced all-in-one desktops, citing its “classic” design, excellent display, powerful multimedia performance, and reasonable price. The review adds: “The $1,199 iMac is the system that can convert your friend/relative/significant other into one of the Mac faithful.”
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SlashGear reviewer Vincent Nguyen judges the Magic Trackpad a “pretty tempting proposition” because it brings the “useful” Multi-Touch “gestures Apple’s mobile users have been enjoying to their desktop compatriots.” Adds Nguyen: “I wholeheartedly recommend the Magic Trackpad.”
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Jim Dalrymple at The Loop highlights apps built to take advantage of iPhone 4 features — including the gyroscope, accelerometer, and Retina display. Writes Dalrymple: “There are a lot of great apps for the iPhone, but to experience the ultimate in cool apps you have to look for those built to utilize the newest technologies in iPhone 4.”
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Reviewer Jonathan Rougeot (computershopper.com) calls the new 21.5-inch iMac the “king of the all-in-one” category for its beautiful design, innovative peripherals, faster performance, and stellar display. He concludes: “With its more muscular interior and consistently stylish exterior, the iMac continues to be the cool, smart all-in-one that all the other models envy.”
Had a hankering for a but wanted something more on the pocketable side? Well say hello to the , BlackBerry’s most pocket friendly phone ever which has launched and is now in stock at !
The BlackBerry Pearl 9105 is a milestone for BlackBerry as it’s the companies first phone to feature a traditional T9 keypad. This means that, rather than featuring the full Qwerty keypad as seen on the likes of the and , the Pearl 3G sports a 12 button keypad with three letters assigned to numbers 2 to 9 of the keypad. This makes the Pearl 9105 ideal for those new to BlackBerry and an ideal first smartphone for those upgrading from a feature phone.
As with any BlackBerry, Email and Messaging are the Pearl 3G’s fort? with full push email capabilities on board, not to mention the juggernaut that is BlackBerry Messenger. For the uninitiated, BlackBBerry Messenger (referred to as BBM by users) is an instant messaging client that gives allows users to chat with friends, receive notifications when a message has been received and even when the recipient is composing a reply. If you’ve ever used MSN, you’ll understand the addictive qualities of Instant Messaging.
The BlackBerry Pearl 9105 also finds space in its diminutive form factor for a host of additional features including HSDPA and Wi-Fi connectivity for high speed web access and downloads, GPS with BlackBerry Maps software pre-installed, a 3.15 Megapixel camera with video capture and expandable memory by up to 32GB using a MicroSD card. And all this powered by a 624MHz processor running BlackBerry OS which offers downloadable apps from BlacBerry App World and true multi-tasking.
The BlackBerry Pearl 3G is now in stock at Mobiles.co.uk. Get BlackBerry’s latest messaging masterpiece for as little as ?20 per month with 100 minutes, unlimited texts and 500MB of data and push email plus 14 months half price line rental by redemption. to check out this and more of our fantastic offers on the BlackBerry Pearl 3G and order now for next day delivery!
Whilst some of you will already be aware of an unofficial upgrade to Android 2.2 Froyo for the , the process involves quite a bit of tinkering that will scare of your average user. But, if you’ve still got your eye on that upgrade but don’t want to wade through the murky depths of rooting your phone and installing ROM’s then we’ve got good news; 2.2 could be set to drop on the HTC Desire in the coming weeks!
Though have yet to confirm an official date, Regional Director Mark Moons tweeted that Android 2.2 upgrades would start rolling out for Desire’s from today onwards and also hinted at Froyo hitting other HTC devices in the next few weeks. Eric Lin, HTC’s global PR and online community manager was slightly more cautious when talking to , stating that the update could start as early as today but that there is still a testing process that is ongoing.
In addition to this, HTC have confirmed that they will be launching their Android devices in China, including the Desire and recently released , and all will be shipped running Android 2.2. Obviously this doesn’t necessarily mean we can definitely expect the Froyo update on both the Desire and Wildfire but it does prove that HTC have successfully transitioned from 2.1 ?clair to 2.2 Froyo with Sense UI in tact. For all you Desire owners, keep hitting the update button over the next few days and be sure to let us know in the comments section if you’re able to upgrade to Froyo!
I was on a FaceTime call with a friend tonight, who just got his iPhone 4, and he told me I could drag the video of myself around on the screen. That’s awesome! All you do is touch it and drag it to either of the four corners. Let us know of any other tips in Facetime! … []