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  • Apple has already reportedly ordered 65 Million iPad 3 264ppi displays

    Apple has already reportedly ordered 65 Million iPad 3 264ppi displays

    According to ChinaTimes Apple has already ordered over 65 million displays for its next generation of iPad. The upcoming iPad 3 ( name rumored ) is supposedly said to carry a higher resolution 2,048 by 1, 536-pixel Retina display. The over-all design of the tablet is expected to remain the same, but the big new feature here will obviously be the new Retina display. LG and Samsung have been rumored to be manufacturing the display.

    To take into consideration Apple had ordered only 40 Million iPad 2 displays prior to launch, thats a whopping 66.6% increase.  Also to take into consideration that iPad 2 and the original iPad are the most popular and the number one tablet sold, in sheer numbers. Apple sold over 15 million iPad 2 units in the holiday quarter alone.

    If the specs claimed for the iPad 3 are even halfway there the expect the competition to fizzle down for the tablet from cupertino. The only other hope will lie with the rumored Galaxy Tab 3 and Android ICS, but not to anyway scratch the surface of iPad’s loyalty. 

  • The Guinness world record for the best game ending goes to : Call of Duty – Black Ops

    The Guinness world record for the best game ending goes to : Call of Duty – Black Ops

    According to the Guinness Book of world records the best ending ever to be written into a video game, exists in Call of Duty Black Ops. The popular first-person shooter was released last year and went on to become one of the best-selling video game of all time. The title did not come easy to the game, as over 13,519 gamers polled for the game. 

    Following close  were Halo: Reach, the 13-year old The Legend of Zelda : Ocarina of Time , God of War and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2 (in that order ) to complete the list of the top 5 games with the best endings.

     

    The Top 50 Video Game Endings (Guinness) 
    50. Resident Evil 4
    49. Star Wars: Knights of the old Republic
    48. Ratchet & Clank: a Crack in Time
    47. Crysis 2
    46. The Elder Scrolls IV: Oblivion
    45. Call of Duty: World at War
    44. Star Wars: The Force Unleashed II
    43. Half-Life 2: Episode Two
    42. Super Metroid
    41. The Legend of Zelda: Twilight Princess
    40. New Super Mario Bros. Wii
    39. inFamous
    38. Fallout 3
    37. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas
    36. Gears of War 2
    35. Bioshock
    34. Starcraft II: Wings of Liberty
    33. Sonic Adventures 2
    32. Metal Gear Solid 3: Snake Eater
    31. Kingdom Hearts II
    30. Mass Effect
    29. Super Mario Galaxy
    28. Sonic the Hedgehog
    27. Metal Gear Solid
    26. Assassin’s Creed II
    25. Assassin’s Creed
    24. Shadow of the Colossus
    23. Call of Duty 4: Modern Warfare
    22. Kingdom Hearts
    21. Uncharted 2: Among Thieves
    20. Super Mario Galaxy 2
    19. Mass Effect 2
    18. Grand Theft Auto IV
    17. Portal 2
    16. Assassins Creed: Brotherhood
    15. Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
    14. Halo: Combat Evolved
    13. Halo 3
    12. Pokemon Black and White
    11. Super Mario Bros
    10. Heavy Rain
    9. Final Fantasy VII
    8. Metal Gear Solid 4
    7. Portal
    6. Red Dead Redemption
    5. God of War
    4. Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2
    3. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time
    2. Halo: Reach
    1. Call of Duty: Black Ops

  • iPad 3 to Launch 7th March , Quad core, 4G LTE and Retina display

    iPad 3 to Launch 7th March , Quad core, 4G LTE and Retina display

    Rumor after rumor after rumor, when it comes to Apple iPad 3. iMore cites unnamed sources in claiming that Apple’s next iPad will come equipped with a 2,048 x 1,536 Retina display and a quad-core A6 processor. Confirmation of faster connectivity options, with possibility of 4G LTE capable networking. The website is making solid claims on the launch dates which have been confirmed from other sources aswell, including The Loop. The launch stands confirmed at 7th march, however the specs may vary.

    [iMore]

  • VLC Player gets to RC1 stage – Download links

    VLC Player gets to RC1 stage – Download links

    Possible the most popular open-source video player that works cross platforms. VLC Player, has attained the much desired upgrade to version 2. Although still in its prime stage with the RC1 both Windows and Mac users will be greeted with a fresh new UI. Mac users will especially identify to the new Lion look styling. There’s also a new subtitle manager and support for multiple videos inside RAR files.

    The iOS version is all set to be returned with a bang, whereas Android app gets a development update. The new VLC 2.0 RC1 is currently not available for Windows 64bit platform.

     

    [VideoLAN]

  • US and EU give their approval to the Google Motorola Deal

    US and EU give their approval to the Google Motorola Deal

    Both the United States Justice Department and European regulators have given the Google Motorola deal their sign of approval. The proposed takeover that was decided mid 2011 had gaining concerns from interested parties, other android using manufacturers and some non related manufacturers as well. Major play for Motorola will give google a huge chunk of patents to play with in the fight ahead with companies like Apple. 

    The US department of Justice has clarified that the takeover /merger poses no real threat to competition and that it “will not hesitate to take appropriate enforcement action to stop any anticompetitive use of SEP (standard essential patent) rights.”

    More approvals are still needed from China, Israel and Taiwan, but, with the two superpowers out of the way, minorities may to really matter.

  • Samsung releases Galaxy Tab 2 (7 inch) with ICS out the box

    Samsung releases Galaxy Tab 2 (7 inch) with ICS out the box

    Samsung has just announced its new 7 inch Galaxy Tab, aptly dubber “Tab 2.0”. The new galaxy Tab 2.0 will come with Google’s ICS “Ice Cream Sandwich” upgrade to android pre installed. Two versions – 3G and Wifi with specs that include :

    • 1GHz dual-core processor
    • 1GB of RAM
    • 1024 x 600 LCD
    • Android 4.0
    • 3 megapixel rear-facing camera, VGA front
    • HSPA+ connectivity

    The device is set to launch in the UK by March and to hit India soon after.

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    Samsung’s new GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) offers optimal multimedia experiences in life

    February 13, 2012

    Samsung expands the GALAXY Tab range with GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) powered by the AndroidTM 4.0 and a 1GHz dual core processor

    Prague, February 13, 2012 – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today introduced its first line-up of tablets for 2012 with the launch of the GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0), expanding the choice of tablets to customers. Light and portable, the GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) is the ideal personal on-the-go device, available in 3G and WiFi versions. Starting from UK, the GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) will be launched in global market from March.

    “Two years ago, Samsung GALAXY Tab began to offer customers more possibilities on the go. Since then, Samsung has actively enhanced our tablet line-up with several tablets in different sizes,” said JK Shin, President of IT & Mobile Communications Division at Samsung Electronics. “The new GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) will provide people with delighted multimedia experience and allow efficient communication.”

    Samsung’s first Android 4.0 Tablet

    Samsung’s first Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)-powered tablet offers a variety of new and improved Android OS features. An upgraded Android Market enables access to more than 400,000 applications which can be enjoyed across phones or tablets. Furthermore, a more intuitive user interface includes the ability to swipe-control applications as well as a wholly redesigned app gallery for easier sharing of content. The new OS’s vastly faster performance and response times across multiple applications is further enhanced by HSPA? 21Mbps or WiFi connectivity.

    Additionally, Android 4.0 includes a selection of embedded Google applications that enables users to quickly launch sites and applications that they use frequently; meanwhile, the innovative Face Unlock feature unlocks the tablet through unique facial recognition software.

    A complete experience with enriched multimedia content

    The GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) offers users easy multimedia access, playback and sharing experiences with Samsung Hub services. Samsung’s Music Hub provides a full music store solution with access to over 17 million tracks. Additionally, the Readers Hub provides the user with access to over 2.3 million e-books, 3,500 magazines and over 2,000 newspapers in 51 languages, while the Game Hub instantly connects users to the latest game titles. Samsung is also introducing the Video Hub, which offers over 1,000 film titles for purchase or rent, and provides reviews, trailers and recommendations for easier content selection using the GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0).

    Complementing the GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0)’s multimedia offering is Samsung’s upgraded Touchwiz user interface that features Hub widgets for one-step access to users’ content in Hubs; the device also presents S Suggest, a new service offering recommendations of apps suited to users’ tastes directly on a home screen.

    The GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0)’s superb multimedia experience is further boosted by Samsung’s AllShare Play, a new content-sharing service available for the first time on any Samsung mobile device. AllShare Play allows users to play or live-stream their multimedia content on their GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) from PCs, other Samsung smart devices as well as third-party web storages. Users can also easily transfer content to other devices or directly to web services.

    Better Communication Capabilities

    Connecting socially has never been easier with GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0)’s built-in powerful communication capabilities.With the voice call capability, the GALAXY Tab 2 (7.0) can be used just as easily as a phone, affording users the handy convenience of a second device in case they misplace their primary phone. It also lets users to spontaneously arrange multi-party video calls via Google? hangouts, as well as engage in group chats or micro-communities to collectively chat or share content. In addition, ChatON, Samsung’s cross-platform communication service, connects all phone users of any platform into a single community. ChatON uses phone numbers instead of ID and passwords, and provides easy instant messaging and group chatting in various formats-images, video, voice, contacts-to make messaging simple and intuitive.

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  • China government Ban on iPad causes removal of stocks from stores.

    China government Ban on iPad causes removal of stocks from stores.

    Government authorities and retailers in China have started removing stocks of iPad from the shelves in the market,  in response to a ruling issued in December. According to Hebei Youth Daily, local representatives of the country’s Administrations of Industry and Commerce (AIC) have started confiscating Apple’s tablet from retail outlets, with some merchants are voluntarily removing the device from their storefronts as a pre-emptive measure. 

    As a part of a local campaign this incident only  took place in the city of Shijiazhuang, but vendors weary of the outcome have started to take precautions. Remember this is the same country where people literally give body parts to own iPads.

  • Microsoft India Store hacked, Passwords were stored in plain text

    Microsoft India Store hacked, Passwords were stored in plain text

    The Microsoft India Store was hacked in India earlier today and users who visited the site were met with a “Anonymous” like image and the name of the hacker group called Evil Shadow Team, who, in addition to putting a new face on Windows products, revealed that user passwords were saved in plain text.

    The intentions of the group are unknown , but since the attack the site has gone down and is now under tinkering from Microsoft for improved security measures.

  • Google finally getting into free cloud store options : Google Drive

    Google is preparing to launch a new cloud storage service that will compete directly with the likes of Dropbox, pogo plug, Rapidshare et all. The Wall Street Journal on Wednesday evening reported that Google is almost ready to announce the new service, which will be called Google Drive. Similar to Dropbox, which creates a virtual drive containing files that are mirrored on a user’s local hard drive and on cloud servers, Google Drive will allow users to store photos, videos, documents and other files in the cloud, and it will be accessible from computers as well as Android tablets and smartphones.

    Expect at least 8 Gig of Free storage from the company and this number can be as high as 15 if you consider how generous Google is usually.

    [WSJ]

  • HTC announces ICS updates rolling in March for Sensation and Sensation XE

    HTC announces ICS updates rolling in March for Sensation and Sensation XE

    HTC has just updated their Facebook to announce its ICS rollout plan. ICS or Ice Cream Sandwich is the most anticipated Android update since android Froyo. it brings a whole host of changes to the table, and it will be interesting to see how HTC updates their Sense UI to add to ICS. According to HTC’s announcement the HTC Sensation and Sensation XE will be the first to get the updates followed by HTC EVO 3D, HTC Incredible S, HTC Desire S and HTC Desire HD

     

    HTC has been working hard to get its Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades ready, and we’re excited to announce that our first round of ICS upgrades will roll out by the end of March for the HTC Sensation and HTC Sensation XE, followed soon thereafter by the HTC Sensation XL. 

    In addition, we can confirm Ice Cream Sandwich upgrades will be coming later this year to the HTC EVO 3D, HTC Incredible S, HTC Desire S and HTC Desire HD. Stay tuned for more updates on Ice Cream Sandwich releases in the coming weeks

    FOr those in the US HTC has announced ICS updates for the Rezound, Vivid, Amaze 4G and EVO Design 4G. The US devices will get updates by the end of 2012.

    [HTC (UK), (US)]

  • Kodak to discontinue manufacture of digital cameras this year

    Kodak to discontinue manufacture of digital cameras this year

    Kodak is going through a hard time, after filing for bankruptcy and suing Samsung, the company has ushered in plans for 2012. Kodak will discontinue manufacture of all its point-and-shoots, pocket camcorders and digital photo frames. Production will end the first half of this year. The future for the company will hold printers, brand licensing, enterprise services and photo labs. For those who already own Kodak products will continue to get warranties and service.

  • Rumor : iPad 3 Announcement will happen in First Week of March

    Rumor : iPad 3 Announcement will happen in First Week of March

    Looks like its iPad time of the year, several sources are pointing at the 1st week of March announcement of the iPad 3, with stock available soon after. The new Tablet from Apple is supposedly set to use the same form factor as the iPad 2 , but will boast a faster processor , higher resolution display and bigger battery according to rumors. The iPad 3 will also come with improved optics for rear and from cameras and a whole new Speaker system. Knowing Apple, these many changes may not actually be happening to the iPad.

    The iPad 2 was announce March 2nd last year, so the dates seem to coincide with last years launch.

    [All Things D]

  • Airtel releases Q3 Results out : 18,000 Cr Revenue and 1000 Cr Profit

    Airtel releases Q3 Results out : 18,000 Cr Revenue and 1000 Cr Profit

    Bharti Airtel Limited has just released their financial results for the third quarter 2011. Declaring overall customer base, year over year profits and an overall increase in revenues for the company. The total revenues for the total revenues for the third quarter ended Dec 31, 2011 of `18,477 crore grew by crore grew by 17.1% over the last year. India & South Asia India & South Asia continued its double digit revenue growth (Y-o–Y 12.1%) aided by improvement in realisation rates. Africa Africa revenues recorded a healthy Y-o-Y growth ofY growth of 16.1%; the growth was a strong 32.2Consolidated EBITDA margins % in Rupee terms% in Rupee terms, aided by exchange rate movements.  

    Main highlights of the result

    • Overall customer base stands at Overall customer base stands at 243 million, across 19 countries 
    • Total revenues at ` 18,477 crore, up by crore, up by 17.1% Y-o-Y 
    • Non Voice revenues at ` 2,801  crore, up by 20.4% Y-o-Y 
    • India & South Asia revenues at a & South Asia revenues at `13,163 crore, up by 12.1% Y-o-Y  
    • Africa revenues came in at $1,0057 million, up by 16.1% Y-o-Y; in Rupee terms, Africa revenue growth is a in Rupee terms, Africa revenue growth is a strong 32.2%. 
    • Consolidated EBITDA of ` 5,95858 crore, up by 19.0% Y-o-Y. EBITDA margins imprimproved to 32.2% (PY: 31.7%).

    I am pleased that investments in branding and networks continue to be our focus in India, as we enhance customer experience for voice quality and cater to the ever increasing demand for data. These investments are resulting in healthy growth of Mobile revenues.  In Africa, we have crossed the 50 million customer milestone and are now one of the fastest growing telecom companies in the continent 

    Mr. Sunil Bharti Mittal, Chairman & Managing Director, Bharti Airtel

    The Consolidated Operating Free Cash Flow in the nine months at ` 6,279 crore was lifted by a strong performance in India; Africa reported positive operating cash flow for the first time in Q3. The Net Debt – Equity ratio is 1.38 (Q2 FY12: 1.33) and Net Debt – EBITDA ratio was held at 2.56 (Q2 FY12: 2.59).

     

     

    [Airtel]

  • Google Launches Chrome browser for Android Devices (video)

    Google Launches Chrome browser for Android Devices (video)

    Nothing less than expected, Google on Tuesday announced the first beta release of its Chrome Web browser for Android-powered smartphones and tablets. With Chrome, Google is focused on aligning its mobile browsing experience more closely with its desktop browser.

    Like the desktop version, Chrome for Android Beta is focused on speed and simplicity, but it also features seamless sign-in and sync so you can take your personalized web browsing experience with you wherever you go, across devices.

    – Sundar Pichai, Google’s SVP of Chrome

     

  • Get your grips on : Gaming on the Nokia Lumia 800 Demo Video

    A quick Video that demonstrates Gaming Capability of the Nokia Lumia 800 and similar Windows Phone Devices.

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