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  • App A Day : MoneyTron For iOS iPhone, iPad and iPod

    App A Day : MoneyTron For iOS iPhone, iPad and iPod

    [dropcap]W[/dropcap]ho does not need an expense monitor, an easy to use and definitive way to organize and maintain your expenses. The new MoneyTron App for the iPhone, iPad and iPod does exactly that, and that too with an interesting user interface.

    When you start Moneytron you are greeted with a nice startup screen  with two options new or report. Taping on new shows a carousel which lets you select the type of record, ranging from incoming income, to expenses like clothing, drinking, eating , social and even household expenses and groceries. there are tons of options, and if you don’t like or use a particular option you can turn it off.

    Next all you need to do is enter the value of your record and save, thats it you are done, a reassuring cash register sound confirms the record(the sounds can be turned off too). The app is an easy and effective way to record transactions. The report feature is excellent too, it lets you check your monthly, daily or total transactions. The new update adds a passcode lock which will help you avoid unwanted eyes.  The add a note feature allows you to type in a quick note about the transaction.

    One thing that majorly lacks in this app is the ability to export reports. There is no option to email or share reports, say you want to send your details to an accountant or a friend, you cant.

    This app would have been perfect with an export feature so right now it gets one rank less.

    [xrr rating=4/5 label=”We Rate it : ” imageset=shiny_yellow_star display_as=fraction_stars]

    Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.1 or later

    • Size: 4.6 MB
    • Languages: English, Japanese

    DOWNLOAD

       INDIAN APP STORE LINK  US APP STORE LINK
    MONEYTRON for iOS MoneyTron - webtron Inc.  MoneyTron - webtron Inc. 
  • EPIC – $0.99 EA Sale on the App Store

    EPIC – $0.99 EA Sale on the App Store

    Electronic Arts is having a mega sale on the app store. Most games that were priced at $4.99 are now priced at $0.99 for a limited time. Purchase your games today from the links below.

     

    App Name

    Indian App Store

    US App Store
    Tetris TETRIS® - Electronic Arts TETRIS® - Electronic Arts
    The Game of Life THE GAME OF LIFE Classic Edition - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. THE GAME OF LIFE Classic Edition - Electronic Arts
    Monopoly MONOPOLY - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. MONOPOLY - Electronic Arts
    Monopoly Here & Now: The World Edition MONOPOLY Here & Now: The World Edition - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. MONOPOLY Here & Now: The World Edition - Electronic Arts
    Battleship BATTLESHIP - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. BATTLESHIP - Electronic Arts
    Scrabble Scrabble® - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. SCRABBLE - Electronic Arts
    Boggle Boggle - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. Boggle - Electronic Arts
    The Sims 3 The Sims 3 - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. The Sims 3 - Electronic Arts
    The Sims 3 Ambitions The Sims 3 Ambitions - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. The Sims 3 Ambitions - Electronic Arts
    The Sims 3 World Adventures The Sims 3 World Adventures - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. The Sims 3 World Adventures - Electronic Arts
    Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. Need for Speed™ Hot Pursuit - Electronic Arts
    Need For Speed™ Undercover Need For Speed™ Undercover - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. Need For Speed™ Undercover - Electronic Arts
    Need For Speed™ Shift Need for Speed Shift - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. Need for Speed Shift - Electronic Arts
    Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12 Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12 - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. Tiger Woods PGA TOUR® 12 - Electronic Arts
    NBA JAM by EA SPORTS™ NBA JAM by EA SPORTS™ - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. NBA JAM by EA SPORTS™ - Electronic Arts
    FIFA 11 by EA SPORTS™ FIFA 11 by EA SPORTS™ - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. FIFA 11 by EA SPORTS™ - Electronic Arts
    FIFA 10 by EA SPORTS™ FIFA 10 by EA SPORTS™ - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. FIFA 10 by EA SPORTS™ - Electronic Arts
    Fight Night Champion by EA Sports™ Fight Night Champion by EA Sports™ - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. Fight Night Champion by EA Sports™ - Electronic Arts
    SimCity™ Deluxe SimCity™ Deluxe - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. SimCity™ Deluxe - Electronic Arts
    Spore™ Origins Spore™ Origins - Electronic Arts Spore™ Origins - Electronic Arts
    Dead Space™ Dead Space™ - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. Dead Space™ - Electronic Arts
    BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY™ 2 BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY™ 2 - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. BATTLEFIELD: BAD COMPANY™ 2 - Electronic Arts
    Ultimate Mortal Kombat™ 3 Ultimate Mortal Kombat™ 3 - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. Ultimate Mortal Kombat™ 3 - Electronic Arts
    TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON - Electronic Arts
    The Simpsons Arcade The Simpsons Arcade - Electronic Arts Nederland B.V. The Simpsons Arcade - Electronic Arts
  • App A Day : TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

    App A Day : TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON for iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch

    Just as the movie releases the Game for iOS is out by EA and it delivers 13 levels of non-stop action spread across various settings, from cities like Chernobyl and Atlantic City to the Moon. Just like in the movies, the Autobots can transform between robots and vehicles.

    The fight is basically between the Transformers and Decepticons You may unlock up to 13 weapons, each of which may be upgraded using blue energon cubes that you’ll be collecting as you roam about. In this same manner, you can also upgrade your character’s skills. All these upgrades may be performed between levels in the lab. In addition to the weapons, you have two types of special attacks, including one that allows you to lock onto multiple targets. You can also attack the Decepticons at close range with a melee attack button.

    Although there is a lot of fighting and action involved, it just seems like the same thing over and over again. The game gets really repetitive and feels like a drag after some time.

    The lack of a better storyline fails to impress us with this game.

    [xrr rating=2.25/5 label=”We Rate it : ” imageset=shiny_yellow_star display_as=fraction_stars]

    Released: Jun 28, 2011
    Version: 1.0.0
    Size: 175 MB
    Requirements: Compatible with iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad. Requires iOS 3.0 or later

     

    Download

    TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON - Electronic Arts

    TRANSFORMERS: DARK OF THE MOON – Electronic Arts

  • Poll : And The Winner Is !

    Poll : And The Winner Is !

    Sometime back we asked you what your next phone is going to be. A lot of you answered and we decided to let you guys know the Result

     

    As per our Readers, by a clear margin, the most popular Smartphone for Q2 2011 is the Samsung Galaxy S2, which got 25 % of the crowd voting for it. Followed by the iPhone 4 which was at approx. 9 % .

    About 8% users mentioned other phones not mentioned in the poll and approx. 7%  and 6% for the Wildfire S and Motorola Defy respectively.

    The rest of the phones including, and not limiting to, the HTC Sensation (4.5%)  Optimus 2X (2 %) Galaxy S (3 %) and those waiting for the iPhone 5 fell in the 45 % (others) category.

    You can find the original poll over here [button link=”https://igyaan.in/2011/06/poll-phone/” bg_color=”#1f1fff”]Click Here[/button]

  • EDIT : A Smartphone or a Tablet, What to Buy?

    EDIT : A Smartphone or a Tablet, What to Buy?

    The question haunts every smartphone buyer, “should i instead buy a tablet?”. In the past few weeks we have got over a hundred emails asking us this question.

    Tablet season is here and its going to stay. When tablets were launched globally starting with the 1st iPad in the United Stated, analysts speculated that the market in India would not adapt to a tablet lifestyle. Today more than 25% of India’s mobile internet traffic is from iPads alone, another 10% from other tablets. Analyst have been proven wrong yet again, but the question still remains a Tablet or a souped up Smartphone?

    We shall try and resolve this predicament for you.

    A smartphone today has come a long way from what it was when the term was invented. Smart phones started off as basic day to day mobile phones that did a little bit more. A color screen, an mp3 player and customizable ringtones, a WAP browser and VGA cameras with infrared photo sharing. People were happy with these features and were shelling out Rs. 25-35 thousand for devices that were just smart.

    Today you can’t be happy with what you pay for, A dual core phone, WiFi – N, Bluetooth 3.0, GBs of Ram, Multiple GBs of storage, touchscreens, slim designs, gorilla glass, unibody constructions and a whole host of Apps that do everything else. But its still not enough, we need higher spec’d displays LCD, SLCD, Amoled, Super Amoled, Super Amoled Plus and now Super Amoled Plus HD. Why is there a constant need for upgraded technology? Socially a man buying a phone always has the need to be on top of technology (This is directly proportional to the size of his, since this is a public page lets say “car”) The newer and more expensive the tech, the more a man feels like a man. Why shouldn’t we? we have a right to everything that makes us happy, and a right to get what we pay for and sometimes more than what we pay for.

    A Smartphone today is the ultimate tool for a man ( student through Business men) from lectures, to calculations , wind speeds, weather info, document editing, printing , presentations, video editing, photo editing, emails, messaging everything can be achieved on a smartphone. So why should we not get one.

    APPS ON THE DEVICES OF TODAY

     

    Tablets in the market today are essentially blown up versions of the devices we carry in our pockets, the iPad 1 matched the specs of the iPhone 4 , (infact the phone had more ram) and the iPad 2 will be dwarfed by the iPhone 5s specs. Similarly Android phones dwarf the tablets, Galaxy S2 and Sensation are far more powerful than any Android tablet in the market today.

    So is a larger screen a better option?

    No one can really answer that question for you, it all comes down to what you do with the device you buy. I personally hate carrying my tablet and only like to carry my phone. A tablet is useful while traveling its a multimedia powerhouse- gaming , movies, videos even basic editing work can be done easily on a tablet.  I also have met and often bump into folks who like carrying a tablet everywhere even to the GYM ( seriously what are they thinking?). Upon a little investigation you find out that they spent their budget on a tablet with phone call abilities and don’t own a phone anymore.

    PADFONE

    In an ideal world a product like the Asus Padfone would be perfect. A smartphone which converts into a tablet when you need it to be one, what else could one ask for? Devices like the Padfone are going to be the ultimate tool of a technology lover, but they still have time to arrive.

    Till then our recommendation is:

    If you really want to, then get a tablet and fulfill your dreams. But keep in mind that a tablet will never replace a phone and you should always have a phone handy, whether a Smartphone or a standard phone is what your budget will answer (even your day to day requirements). Carrying a tablet around as a phone will not only make you look, well how should we put it, like a “doofus”. Unless you are totally business oriented and your work calls for it. But then if you are a business man then you probably already own a smartphone, right?

    According to us, tablets today are not yet there, not ready to beat a good phone. Invest in a good phone, you will get more done. A tablet is only eye candy, a large touchscreen that has been a part of Sci-Fi movies for a long time and today when the opportunity is here, everyone wants to grab it. Get one only as a secondary device, something between your phone and your notebook, as a notebook replacement even, if you don’t have much work except document editing than a tablet will fulfill your notebook requirements and look good doing it. Plus there is always the benefit of Angry Birds on a large screen.

    [polldaddy poll=5187177]

  • Tech 101: Modern LCD Displays

    Tech 101: Modern LCD Displays

     

    Displays have come a long way since the old CRT monitors and TVs. Advancements in display technology have made many modern devices possible such as mobile phones, mobile gaming platforms like the Sony PSP, thinner Televisions and Monitors. We use them everyday, for a variety of tasks but do we really know how they work? What is an LCD? What is a TFT Screen? How do they display so many millions of colours? This article will answer these questions and many more.

    What is an LCD?

    The term LCD stands for Liquid Crystal Display. But what exactly are Liquid Crystals? The term is quite confusing. A substance can either be a crystal, like quartz, which is hard as rock, or it can be a liquid which is obviously different. How can it be both? We all learned that matter can exist in 3 states, solid, liquid and gas. Solids have their molecules in a very rigid orientation while liquids and gasses are exactly the opposite. There are a few substances that have properties that are like solids and liquids at the same time. What this means is the the molecules of the substance tend to maintain their orientation, like a solid, but they also tend to move around, like a liquid. This is why they are called Liquid Crystals.

    It takes a lot of energy to convert a solid into this state, and only a little more to convert it into a liquid. This is why LCD’s are so sensitive temperature changes. This property allows them to be used in the making of Mood Rings and Thermometers. There are many types of liquid crystals. The major type used in monitors and other displays are called Twisted Nematic Liquid Crystals. These type of crystals twist and untwist at varying degrees to allow light to pass through when a voltage is applied.

    What is a TFT?

    A Thin Film Transistor LCD or TFT-LCD is named after a very thin layer of transistors that are applied to the back of a Liquid Crystal Display. These transistors allow only one row of pixels to be updated at any given point in time. The speed with which this updation takes place fools your brain into thinking that its viewing a static image.

    In small LCDs such as the ones used in calculators and other devices, a voltage can be applied across one segment without interfering with other segments of the display. This is impractical for a large display with a large number of pixels, since it would require millions of connections, two for each one of the three colors (red, green and blue) of every pixel. To avoid this issue, the pixels are arranged in rows and columns, reducing the connection count from millions to thousands. The column and row wires attach to transistor switches, one for each pixel. The one-way current passing characteristic of the transistor prevents the charge applied to the pixel from draining between refreshes, which creates the persistence of vision.

    What is a Pixel?

    A single pixel is the smallest addressable screen element in a display device, or it is the smallest unit of picture that can be represented or controlled. Each pixel has its own unique address which corresponds to its coordinates on the screen. Pixels are normally arranged in a grid pattern. Each pixel is made up of three Sub-Pixels which have a different color, Red, Green and Blue. The voltage applied to each subpixel decides its colour intensity. There are 256 possible gradations for each subpixel and together all three give a combination of 256 x 256 x 256 = 16,777,216 colours to each pixel on the screen.

     

    How it Comes Together

    A simple LCD monitor has many layers of technology that make it function. The basic principle behind these types of monitors is the Polarization of Light. What this means is that light is strategically allowed or not allowed to pass through any given point on the screen.

    At the base of a monitor, you have a single line of white LED’s that provide a backlight. There are many layers of films placed on top of these LED’s to create even lighting across the back panel. The next layer consists of a plate of glass. At the back and front of this sheet of glass are two polarization films. Light passes through the back film and is twisted by the glass to be ‘in sync’ with the front film. If the light is ‘in sync’, it passes through, if not, it is blocked by the film.

    The sheet of glass is an amazing piece of technology. It basically consists of a layer of TFT’s and a Liquid Crystal array that is arranged in a grid format. Each point or pixel of the grid consists of three subpixels. These subpixels are what give the pixel its colour. They have a maximum intensity of 255. What this means is that if we set the intensity of the red subpixel to 0, then no light passes through, and it appears black. If the intensity is set to 255, then all the light passes through and it appears bright red. If we wanted to create a single pixel of sky blue colour, the red subpixel would be set at 135/255 intensity, the green subpixel would be set at 206/255 intensity and the blue subpixel would be set at 250/255 intensity. This is how each pixel of your display is updated 60 times a second. Thereore, for a display of 1024 x 768 resolution, the monitor is making 141,557,760 updates per second. If it takes you half a second to flip a switch, making these many updates would take you 819.2 days or 2.24 years. Thats a LOT of updates (and finger cramps).

     

    To conclude, we would like to point out how much all of us take technology for granted. We have really got no idea what goes in to making most things we use everyday. We bicker and complain about our Tech being too slow or too old. We cant wait for the next big thing. At iGyaan, we have decided to start this section to demystify the basics of technology, so that the end user/consumer understands the true nature of the products that he/she is buying. We hope that you enjoy this section and learn something new from it. We’ll continue to bring you updates on the basics of technology. If you have something specific that you’d like us to talk about, please leave your requests on the comment section below.

    Stay tuned for the next update, continuing along the display line on OLEDs and AMOLEDs.

  • Blackberry Playbook Hands On Preview

    Blackberry Playbook Hands On Preview

    The Blackberry PlayBook, contrary to popular belief, is quite an interesting and a fun to use device. We demonstrate basic functionality of the PlayBook in a quick preview and hands on video . In the meantime check out the hands on Pictures along with the full spec list of the upcoming Blackberry PlayBook for India.

     

     

    Blackberry Playbook Specs

    • 1 GHz Dual Core Processor
    • 1 GB RAM
    • 7 inch LCD  display with 1024 x 600 screen resolution
    • Multitouch capacitive display
    • Dimensions : 130mm x 194mm x 10mm
    • Weight : 400g
    • microUSB , micro HDMI and DLNA connectivity
    • Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n
    • Bluetooth 2.1 + EDR
    • Powered by QNX platform with multitasking
    • Full Adobe Flash 10.1 support
    • Built-in support for HTML 5
    • Video Conferencing with HD Quality and Stereo sound
    • 5 MP Rear Camera
    • 3 MP Front Camera
    • Video playback : 1080p HD video – H.264, MPEG4, WMV , DivX formats
    • Audio Playback :MP3, AAC, WMA
    • Pair with any Blackberry Device ( min OS 5.0 device)  via Bluetooth for Push Email , Calendar , Docs and BBM

    There is also a special offer for those interested in purchasing the playbook, if you order the PlayBook before launch, you get an exclusive gift set from Blackberry.

    You get a free Bluetooth Headset and a premium leather bag. (we will try and get more information on this offer asap

    Prices start at . Rs. 27,000/-

  • Philips Ear Gear SHL5000 Noise Cancellation Headphones, Unboxing and Hands on !

    Philips Ear Gear SHL5000 Noise Cancellation Headphones, Unboxing and Hands on !

     

    So this is an iGyaan First, The Philips SHL5000 Ear Gear Headphones are comparatively easy on the pocket but deliver great value for money. Check them out.

     

     

    Highlights:

    • Open design headphones with neodymium magnet and Mylar-dome Membram
    • Soft and portable leather ear pads
    • Collapsible for easy storage
    • 30mm drivers for a first-class sound reproduction with strong bass
    • Excellent noise isolation
    • Lighter, steel reinforced bar bracket for perfect fit and durability

     

    Features:

    • Connector: 3.5mm stereo plug
    • Sensitivity: 106dB plus minus 3dB
    • Driver diameter: 30mm
    • Impedance: 32 Ohm
    • Frequency response 10Hz to 28 kHz
    • Maximum input power: 50 mW
    • Hinged shells
    • Two-way cable
    • Connector: gold plated (24k)
    • Type: dynamic
    • Voice coil: CCAW
  • The Nintendo Wii U, the Next Gaming Revolution! (PR)

    The Nintendo Wii U, the Next Gaming Revolution! (PR)

     

    Nintendo has just announced the Wii U, its the next generation of gaming console coming in 2012. There is a whole new controller with a 6.2 inch touchscreen that lets you not only interact with the game while you play it on your TV, but lets you play the game on the controller when the TV is not available. All the existing Wii accessories and games,softwares will work with the new Wii U.

    The Wii U will also have a dedicated graphics processor, which will play all sorts of Heavy graphic games that the Game Devs can throw at it.

    Titles include

    • Arkham City
    • Assassin’s Creed
    • Dirt
    • Ghost Recon Online
    • Tekken
    • Metro Last Light
    • Aliens Colonial Marines
    • Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor’s Edge
    • Darksiders II

    The new Wii also supports full HD 1080p over your HDMI cable. The standard s-video and component connections remain, there is also a small internal memory along with 4 USB ports and a standard high density optical drive reader.

     

    PRESS RELEASE

    Nintendo’s Upcoming Wii U Console Features Controller with 6.2-inch Screen

    Nintendo 3DS Continues its Evolution with Mario Kart, Super Mario and the Nintendo eShop as Nintendo Celebrates the 25th Anniversary of The Legend of Zelda

    E3 Expo 2011

    LOS ANGELES–(BUSINESS WIRE)–At the E3 Expo, Nintendo introduced a new paradigm for video games and home entertainment: Wii U™, a new console that includes a controller with a 6.2-inch screen. Adding a second screen to the living room creates a multitude of new video game experiences while offering families a variety of options to customize their entertainment.

    “Wii U redefines the structure of home entertainment by fundamentally changing how the TV, the game console and the Internet function and interact together”

    Previously, video games played on a home console have been confined to the TV and offered identical viewpoints to each player in a multiplayer environment. Furthermore, watching TV and playing console games have been completely separate experiences. The new controller removes these boundaries, creating a more dynamic and fluid gaming and entertainment experience. Visitors to the E3 Expo will see firsthand the type of gaming experiences made possible by Wii U and the new controller such as:

    In single-player games:
    The new controller can display information on its screen that does not appear on the TV.
    The information and viewpoint can also change in the new controller based on the orientation of its gyroscope.
    In multiplayer games:
    The player using the new controller can have a different experience than those looking at the TV. This will offer a wide variety of competitive and cooperative opportunities.

    In addition to the 6.2-inch screen, the new controller also features an accelerometer and a gyroscope, a rumble feature, an inward-facing camera, a microphone and speakers. Adding these features to the Classic Controller™ button scheme – two analog Circle Pads, +Control Pad, A/B/X/Y buttons, L/R buttons and ZL/ZR buttons – will enable a breadth of game-play experiences while appealing to both casual and dedicated video game players.

    Wii U combines motion-sensing game play with the ability to support full HD graphics. Each Wii U console will be partnered with a new controller and can also use up to four additional Wii Remote™ or Wii Remote Plus controllers. The system is also backward compatible and can play all Wii games and use all Wii accessories. The Wii console has sold more than 86 million units globally and greatly expanded the overall audience for video games. Wii U aims to expand that audience even further. Developers worldwide are already working on new games and experiences for the console.

    “Wii U redefines the structure of home entertainment by fundamentally changing how the TV, the game console and the Internet function and interact together,” said Nintendo President Satoru Iwata. “The experience enabled by Wii U and the new controller takes players deeper into their games, while reaching out wider than ever before to be inviting to all kinds of gamers.”

    Nintendo 3DS™, which lets users see 3D images without the need for special glasses, launched in the United States on March 27 and continues to evolve. Owners will find that their Nintendo 3DS experience is different every time they pick up the system, thanks to new content and updates delivered by Nintendo, by third parties and exchanged between users.

    A new system update is now available for the Nintendo 3DS system. Users who connect to a wireless broadband Internet connection and install the system update will instantly gain access to the Nintendo eShop, which contains a variety of games and applications for download using a cash-based system.

    Users can browse original 3D software, 3D Classics (select classic video games re-mastered in 3D), classic Game Boy™ and Game Boy Color games, and more than 350 games and applications currently offered for the Nintendo DSiWare™ service. Visitors can also see videos and screen shots for games, plus see how other players rank games.

    The system update also provides Nintendo 3DS owners access to free items, including an Internet browser that can show 3D images on sites specifically designed to show 3D images, a download of a re-mastered 3D version of the NES™ classic Excitebike™ game (free until July 7) and Pokédex™ 3D, which lets users discover and view more than 150 Pokémon™ from the Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version games in visually engaging 3D.

    Nintendo also announced a huge lineup of upcoming new and fan-favorite franchise games, many of which are playable on the E3 Expo show floor in booth 4922.

    Nintendo 3DS: Super Mario™, Luigi’s Mansion™ 2, Mario Kart™, Kid Icarus™: Uprising, The Legend of Zelda™: Ocarina of Time™ 3D, Star Fox 64™ 3D, Animal Crossing™, Paper Mario™, Picture Lives!, The Rolling Western™.
    Wii: The Legend of Zelda™: Skyward Sword, Kirby™ Wii, Wii Play™: Motion, Mystery Case Files™: The Malgrave Incident™, Mario Party™ 9, Rhythm Heaven™ and Fortune Street™.
    Nintendo DS™: Kirby™ Mass Attack, Professor Layton and the Last Specter™, Dragon Quest Monsters: Joker™ 2 and Super Fossil Fighters™.

    Nintendo kicked off its E3 Expo Presentation by announcing a number of initiatives to celebrate the 25th anniversary of The Legend of Zelda. A re-mastered 3D version of The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time launches for Nintendo 3DS on June 19, while Wii owners will see the arrival of The Legend of Zelda: Skyward Sword in the 2011 holiday season. Additionally, Nintendo announced a tour of orchestral concerts featuring music from the beloved franchise. Additional commemorative activities will be announced at a later date.

    For the duration of the E3 Expo, Nintendo will provide fans with exclusive videos and Nintendo content on the Nintendo Network. People can visit http://e3.nintendo.com to watch developer interviews, get all the information about new games and see coverage coming directly from the show floor. The same exclusive content also will be streamed through the Nintendo® Channel to Wii owners who have a broadband Internet connection.

    For more information about Nintendo, visit http://www.nintendo.com or http://www.facebook.com/nintendo.

    About Nintendo: The worldwide pioneer in the creation of interactive entertainment, Nintendo Co., Ltd., of Kyoto, Japan, manufactures and markets hardware and software for its Wii™ home console, Nintendo 3DS™ and Nintendo DS™ family of portable systems. Since 1983, when it launched the Nintendo Entertainment System™, Nintendo has sold more than 3.7 billion video games and more than 600 million hardware units globally, including the current-generation Wii, Nintendo 3DS, Nintendo DS, Nintendo DSi™ and Nintendo DSi XL™, as well as the Game Boy™, Game Boy Advance, Super NES™, Nintendo 64™ and Nintendo GameCube™ systems. It has also created industry icons that have become well-known, household names such as Mario™, Donkey Kong™, Metroid™, Zelda™ and Pokémon™. A wholly owned subsidiary, Nintendo of America Inc., based in Redmond, Wash., serves as headquarters for Nintendo’s operations in the Western Hemisphere. For more information about Nintendo, please visit the company’s website at http://www.nintendo.com.

    Note to editors: Through July 7, Nintendo press materials for the E3 Expo are available at http://press.nintendo.com/e32011. The username is E32011 and the password is nintendo. To obtain a permanent login, please contact Deanna Talamantez at 213-438-8742 or [email protected]. Users can receive instant Nintendo information by subscribing to the site’s RSS feed. B-roll is available at http://www.thenewsmarket.com/Nintendo.

  • Sony PlayStation Vita : Wifi $249 ; 3G $299 (PR)

    Sony PlayStation Vita : Wifi $249 ; 3G $299 (PR)

    The new Sony PlayStation Vita has been announced officially at prices a little over than what was expected .

    250 US$ for Wifi only (Rs. 12,000)

    300 US$ for Wifi+3G (Rs. 14,500)

    It offers a complete new gaming experience and features include :

    • Offers six-axis motion sensors
    • Dual analog controls (proper ones, with thumbsticks
    • Front- and rear-facing cameras
    • OLED touchscreen
    • Touchpad on the back

    Titles

    • Uncharted: Golden Abyss
    • Ruin
    • ModNation Racers
    • LittleBigPlanet
    • Street Fighter x Tekken

    PRESS RELEASE

    Sony Computer Entertainment Announces “PlayStation®Vita” as the Official Name for Next Generation Portable Entertainment System

     

     

    Wi-Fi Model: 24,980 Yen (including tax), $249 and euro 249
    3G/Wi-Fi Model: 29,980 Yen (including tax), $299 and euro 299

    Realizes Unparalleled Interactive Network Entertainment

    TOKYO, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE)today announced PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) (PCH-1000 series) as the official platform name for the next generation portable entertainment system (codename: NGP). Wi-Fi model will be available for 24,980 yen (including tax) in Japan, $249 in US and euro 249 in Europe, 3G/Wi-Fi model will be available for 29,980 yen (including tax) in Japan, $299 in US and euro 299 in Europe and successively launch in global market starting the end of 2011.

    “Vita,” which means “Life” in Latin, was chosen as the most appropriate name for the next generation portable entertainment system as it enables a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity within a real world context. SCE is aiming to transform every aspect of user’s daily life into an entertainment experience.

    PS Vita incorporates a beautiful 5-inch multi-touch organic light emitting diode (OLED) as the front display and a unique multi-touch pad on the rear. Together with the front touch screen and the rear touch pad, PS Vita offers new game play experiences never before seen on any device, allowing users to interact directly with games in three dimension-like motion, through “touch, grab, trace, push and pull” finger motions. Also PS Vita features two analog sticks which enable a wider range of game genres to be brought into the portable experience, such as shooters, action games, and fighting games. Exciting and attractive new titles*1 are scheduled to be released from SCE Worldwide Studios, including “GRAVITY DAZE,” “Uncharted Golden Abyss,” “Little Deviants,” “Hot Shots Golf,” “Reality Fighter,” “Hustle Kings,” “ModNation Racers,” “Wipeout 2048” and “Super Stardust Delta,” as well as from a broad range of third party game developers and publishers, which will deliver value only possible on PS Vita.

    Also, by having both Wi-Fi and 3G network connectivity, together with various applications, PS Vita will enable infinite possibilities for users to “encounter,” “connect,” “discover,” “share” and “play” with friends wherever they are. On January 27, 2011, SCE announced the first PS Vita application, “near,” which will come pre-installed. It will let users discover what games PS Vita users in the vicinity are or were recently playing, as well as let users share their game information. “near” also enables location-based gaming features such as “gifting,” in which a user can access virtual game-related items that other users are sharing, through checking in at geographic locations that others have also visited. The virtual items can include content unlocked from games, such as character costumes, weapons, and treasures. Sharing these items between users adds a unique dimension to the portable gaming experience on PS Vita while enhancing the social connectivity among the PS Vita community.

    Additionally, PS Vita will come pre-installed with a newly developed application called “Party.” “Party” is an innovative application for a portable entertainment system which enables users to enjoy voice chat or text chat not only during online gaming, but also when users are playing different games or using different applications such as internet browser. Through “Party,” which offers a new form of social networking, and “near,” which enables users to share their game information with other users anywhere, anytime, users can dramatically expand the boundaries of interactive communication.

    Also a tutorial application called “Welcome Park,” developed specifically to guide every user about PS Vita’s brand new user interface such as the front touch display and the multi-touch pad on the rear, will come pre-installed. By playing “Welcome Park,” users can easily become accustomed to the three dimension-like finger motions used on PS Vita.

    SCE will vigorously promote PS Vita towards the launch as the next generation portable entertainment platform and work towards expanding the portable gaming market.*1 Some title names are tentative. Titles may differ by countries and regions.

     

    PRESS RELEASE 2

    Sony Computer Entertainment America Unveils Exciting Details About Next Generation Hardware and Exclusive Software

    SCEA Continues Long-Standing Tradition of Delivering Groundbreaking Technology and Unrivaled Content at the 2011 E3 Media & Business Summit

    LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC. (SCEA) today announced at its annual press conference at the E3 Media & Business Summit in Los Angeles, Calif., a stunning line-up of PlayStation® products, services and exclusive content that will change the way consumers experience their favorite games and entertainment at home and on-the-go.

    “We are dedicated to providing our consumers with the types of entertainment offerings that have made PlayStation a definitive leader in the gaming and portable entertainment industries for more than 15 years,” said Jack Tretton, CEO and President of SCEA. “With the official North American unveiling of PlayStation®Vita as well as the introduction of an extensive line-up of software, hardware and services, the PlayStation platform has never been stronger or more exciting for our customers. We believe that 2011 will be a defining year as we usher in a new era of portable gaming and drive widespread adoption of 3D through our content and hardware offerings.”

    Introducing PlayStation®Vita

    In March 2005, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) system defined new standards in portable entertainment and provided game enthusiasts worldwide with a new way to experience games outside of their living room. The PSP system broke through traditional boundaries then and has gone on to sell more than 70 million units since its launch. In January, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc. (SCE) announced a new portable device for a new generation of gamers — the next generation portable entertainment system (codename: NGP).

    Today, SCE announced PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita) as the official platform name for NGP. A Wi-Fi model will be available for 24,980 yen (including tax) in Japan, $249 MSRP in US and euro 249 in Europe, while a 3G/Wi-Fi model will be available for 29,980 yen (including tax) in Japan, $299 MSRP in US and euro 299 in Europe. PS Vita will launch in the global market starting at the end of 2011.

    Derived from the Latin word “Vita,” which means “Life,” this next generation portable entertainment system enables a revolutionary combination of rich gaming and social connectivity within a real world context.

    The PS Vita system incorporates a beautiful 5-inch multi-touch organic light emitting diode (OLED) as the front display and a unique multi-touch pad on the rear. Together with the front touch screen and the rear touch pad, the PS Vita system offers new game play allowing users to interact directly with games in three dimension-like motion, through “touch, grab, trace, push and pull” finger motions. Also the PS Vita system features two analog sticks which enable a wider range of game genres to be brought into the portable experience.

    In addition to the PS Vita system pricing, SCEA also revealed today that AT&T, which powers the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network, will be the exclusive service provider in the United States for the PS Vita system. The speed and coverage of AT&T’s mobile broadband network will ensure that PS Vita system users will remain connected to content and each other on the go.

    On the content front, SCEA showcased a robust collection of software titles developed exclusively for the PS Vita system. Featured titles including UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss™, LittleBigPlanet™ and Ruin (working title) utilize the platform’s groundbreaking technology to make unprecedented immersive, interactive and social game play available on-the-go. UNCHARTED: Golden Abyss takes full advantage of PS Vita’s stunning OLED screen to deliver vibrant cinematic visuals and combines input from the front-touch screen and dual-analog sticks to create the most intuitive 3rd person shooter experience available on a portable system. Also making use of PS Vita’s unique feature set, LittleBigPlanet allows users to Play, Create and Share like never before with the system’s front touch screen and rear touch pad as well as its front and rear cameras. Finally, Ruin brings the ultimate social action RPG experience and also delivers interoperable compatibility for players to save their game on the PS Vita system and continue on at home using the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system. Adding to this selection of innovative games, SCEA unveiled a collection of PS Vita titles that will be available including wipEout®, ModNation™ Racers, Reality Fighter (working title), Super Stardust™ Delta, Sound Shapes, Hot Shots Golf®, Hustle Kings™ and more.

    Additionally, conference attendees received a look at Capcom’s STREET FIGHTER® x TEKKEN® for the PS Vita system which will feature Cole MacGrath as a playable character from the popular PS3 franchise, inFAMOUS™.

    PlayStation®3 system

    Currently in its fifth year, the PlayStation®3 (PS3™) system continues to experience tremendous momentum, recently surpassing 50 million units sold worldwide. To-date, more than 2,300 games have been made available for PS3 including 108 stereoscopic 3D titles and 184 PlayStation®Move titles, and that momentum continues into 2012. Expanding PS3 system’s industry-leading catalog of stereoscopic 3D games, SCEA presented a selection of new entries from fan-favorite series featuring full stereoscopic 3D support including UNCHARTED 3: Drake’s Deception™, Resistance®3 and God of War®: Origins Collection. SCEA also announced the return of one of PlayStation’s most beloved franchises, Sly Cooper®: Thieves in Time™, which will treat players to an all-new adventure in stereoscopic 3D featuring classic characters, Sly, Murray and Bentley. In addition, SCEA introduced new titles utilizing the innovative PlayStation Move controller to deliver unique motion gaming experiences such as Everybody Dance™, Carnival Island (working title), and Medievil Moves: Deadmund’s Quest™.

    In addition to an unprecedented line-up of first-party titles, third-party support for the PS3 system has never been stronger. Content shown at the conference includes the highly-anticipated first-person shooter BioShock Infinite from 2K and Irrational Games which will support the PlayStation Move motion controller, and will also include the original BioShock on the PS3 Blu-ray disc.

    Additional exclusive content that will only be found on the PS3 system was announced for titles including Saint’s Row: The Third from THQ, Electronic Arts’ SSX™, Need for Speed™ The Run, and Battlefield 3™. For Battlefield 3, the PS3 version promises to be bigger than any other as Electronic Arts will be using the extra storage capacity of the Blu-ray to add a second game to the disc, Battlefield 1943, one of the most popular games available on PlayStation®Network.

    Innovations in stereoscopic 3D

    As a leader in 3D entertainment and gaming, SCEA kicked off the 2011 press conference at E3 on the world’s largest 3D screen – showcasing a breadth of first- and third-party titles coming this year in 3D that is unmatched.

    SCE today also announced the upcoming availability of the new PlayStation branded 3D Display. The 24-inch full HD LCD display will give PS3 users easy, affordable access to stereoscopic 3D entertainment. Available this fall, the 3D Display comes bundled with 3D Glasses, an HDMI cable and the highly anticipated Resistance 3 title from Insomniac Games for PlayStation®3 (PS3®) at an attractive recommended retail price (MSRP) of US$499.99. The 3D Glasses will also be sold separately, concurrently with the 3D Display launch for MSRP of US$69.99.

    Designed to deliver the ultimate gaming experience, the 3D Display comes equipped with a special two-player feature, which allows two players playing a multi-player game to see individual, unique, full-screen images of gameplay using the bundled 3D Glasses and supported software title.

    PlayStation®Network

    With more than 77 million accounts worldwide, PlayStation®Network continues to be one of the largest networked entertainment platforms in the world and is the premier destination for games, TV and movies, sports and music entertainment. Today, SCEA announced that coming this fall , BestBuy’s CinemaNow video service will be accessible to PS3 owners, providing consumers with access to more than 12,000 of their favorite TV episodes and movies for rental or purchase.

    Publisher support for PlayStation Network continues to remain strong as CCP introduced a new PlayStation Network exclusive title, Dust 514®, which will feature PlayStation Move support and also be made available for the PS Vita system. Another exciting game coming exclusively to the PS3 system and PlayStation Network in 2012 is Star Trek™ from Paramount Digital Entertainment. The game, which continues the adventure that director and producer J.J. Abrams envisioned with Star Trek™ (2009), boasts a story filled with action- packed combat and will be fully PlayStation Move enabled. Paramount Digital Entertainment will also offer an exclusive prequel to the game only on PlayStation Network.

  • Reminder : Tonight Apple Keynote, Possible iPhone 5 Launch : We will cover it Live !

     

    There is a lot of information pointing to the fact that a new iPhone may just be released today evening at the WWDC (morning in USA) . We will cover the even live from all aspects on our Live Blog.

     

    CLICK HERE FOR LIVE BLOG

    So be sure to bookmark the page as you may never know what secrets Apple might have up its sleeve.

  • Apple WWDC Keynote on iOS 5, Mac OS X Lion and iCloud is on June 6th, We will Cover it Live!

    Apple WWDC Keynote on iOS 5, Mac OS X Lion and iCloud is on June 6th, We will Cover it Live!

    Who knows whats going to happen at this keynote, iOS 5 , Mac OS X lion and iCloud are already known facts. A lot of speculation on the iPhone 5 and possibly the iPhone Nano. We will just have to wait till Mr. Jobs shows up in his Black turtle neck and blue jeans.

    In the mean time bookmark this page to get unrestricted access to our live coverage of the event.

    10:30PM – INDIA / New Delhi/Mumbai/Kolkatta/Chennai/Bengaluru

    06:00PM – London
    07:00PM – Paris
    09:00PM – Moscow
    02:00AM – Tokyo (June 7th)

  • iGyaan Exclusive : HTC Incredible S Launching this Week in India : Hands ON

    Here it is folks! the much awaited HTC incredible S, We have exclusive news that the Device is Launching in India this week. Whats more we already have a device for Review. Check out the hands on Images below and Stay Tuned for the Unboxing Video Coming up shortly.

    Specs Include

    • 8 MP with Dual LED Flash and Autofocus
    • 1.3 MP Front Camera
    • 480 x 800 pixels, 4 inch, Capacitive touchscreen with 16M colors
    • 1450 mAh Battery
    • Android OS, v2.2 Froyo
    • 1GHZ Snapdragon Processor
    • ROM 1.1 GB  ; RAM 768 MB

    Price is set at 28,900 /- INR

     

     

     

    UPDATE : HTC JUST ISSUED AN OFFICIAL PRESS RELEASE

    HTC INTRODUCES THE ICONIC HTC INCREDIBLE S IN INDIA

    Stunning design combined with the HTC Sense experience for those looking to lead,

    stand out and be different

     

     

    New Delhi – March 22, 2011 – HTC Corporation, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, today launched the new HTC Incredible S in the Indian market.  The HTC Incredible S is an alluring smartphone that combines cutting-edge design with a premium mobile experience for those who dare to be different.

     

    Showing what can be achieved when engineers and designers work together to raise the bar for mobile phone design, the HTC Incredible S smartphone features a stunning, contoured body that highlights the internal hardware components of the device.

     

    “In today’s mobile market, where one is bombarded with choices and features, users are looking forward to an offering which amalgamates the best of both.  HTC has always endeavored to take the mobile phone experience to a higher level and with the launch of the Incredible S is set to create a new paradigm in mobile experience for the users,” said Mr. Ajay Sharma, Country Head, HTC India. “The HTC Incredible S is the answer for those looking for the perfect combination of performance and style and will help them stand out from the crowd as an icon.”

     

    Personal entertainment experience second to none

    Capturing and viewing video in crystal clear High-Definition has never been so easy and a bright 4-inch WVGA Super LCD display and stereo surround sound bring a vibrant cinematic experience to the palm of your hand. HTC Incredible S also takes high quality pictures with its 8-megapixel camera with dual flash, and it easily enables videos, photos and music to be shared from the handset direct to a TV using DLNA® technology.

     

    The HTC Incredible S includes an industry first with automatic orientation shifting of the virtual home, menu, back and search function keys based on how it is held.

     

    Add to this a premium Hi-Fi experience with dual mics, noise cancellation, surround sound and HTC Sense, and one gets a smartphone that sets new benchmarks in mobile entertainment.

     

    HTC Sense

    The new HTC Sense experience offers a variety of enhancements that improve how people capture, create, share and access multimedia content. With a newly created camera experience, people can record HD videos or capture and edit images with a variety of fun camera effects. With HTC Locations, a new differentiated online mapping experience, people have instant, on-demand mapping without download delays or incurring mobile roaming charges.

     

    HTC Sense also includes a new integrated online e-reading experience utilizing a new e-book store powered by Koboä and a new, mobile-optimized e-reader that offers the ability to highlight, annotate and quickly search for definitions or translate unfamiliar terms.

     

    Pricing & Availability

    The HTC Incredible S will be available at a Market Operating Price of Rs. 28,900* at all authorized HTC resellers across the country.

    * Price may vary according to the local applicable taxes

    About HTC

    HTC Corporation (HTC) is one of the fastest growing companies in the mobile phone industry. By putting people at the center of everything it does, HTC creates innovative smartphones that better serve the lives and needs of individuals. The company is listed on the Taiwan Stock Exchange under ticker 2498. For more information about HTC, please visit www.htc.com

     

    iG Tech

  • Apple iPad 2 Launch event is Today, We will cover it Live

    Apple iPad 2 Launch event is Today, We will cover it Live

    So the most important iPad 2 Launch is happening tonight

    • 11:30PM – India
    • 06:00PM – London
    • 07:00PM – Paris
    • 09:00PM – Mosco
    • 03:00AM – Tokyo (March 3rd)
    • 05:00AM – Sydney (March 3rd)

    and we will cover it live !

    So,be sure to bookmark this page for the latest updates!
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  • Contest : Win the Navv India Navigation Application for the iPhone !

    Contest : Win the Navv India Navigation Application for the iPhone !

    What is happening guys, Here is a quick contest for you guys. The Navv India App review will be up shortly but in the meantime if you want to  win a free copy of the NAVV INDIA Application.

    This app costs US $24.99 in the AppStore. and we will be giving away 5 free copies of the application.


    Simply to take part in the competition:-

    • leave a comment below with your twitter handle and Facebook username
    • and answer the following question in your tweets and your Facebook profile status


    Question: Why is it essential to have a Navigation system while traveling in India

    The most interesting and innovative answers will get the promo codes, You can answer the question with as many responses as you like.


    Make sure you tag igyaan in your answers : for face book and twitter add @iGyaan in your answer

    On twitter you can also add the hashtag #iGcontest


    Example answer:

    @iGyaan we need navigation because the cows in the middle of the road usually end up throwing us off-course #iGcontest


    Remember this 25$ application could be yours and all you need to do is answer the question, the more answers you leave, the better your chances.

    So leave a comment below with your usernames on facebook and twitter : and beging flooding your status with funny and interesting answers.

    The winning answers will get one copy of Navv India Application and their name on the iGyaan wall of Fame.

    So what are you waiting for ?

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