Today RIM released the Twitter for BlackBerry Smartphones v2.0 Beta Update. This update is available today in BlackBerry Beta Zone and includes the following changes:
– Colour Refresh – featuring a lighter colour scheme
– Compose a Tweet – the Tweet composer is “hidden” from the Home timeline but accessible from the new Compose Tweet bar located below the navigation bar
– Trending Topics with local trends support – a Trending Topics icon has been added to the nav bar and now includes local trends support
– My Profile – Now users can access their profile quickly and easily from the nav bar (or the Menu)
– Performance Enhancements to improve the overall usability of the app
Quick Links:
- Download the app in BlackBerry Beta Zone: www.blackberry.com/betazone
- Inside BlackBerry Blog post: http://blogs.blackberry.com/
Posted by: James
Samsung Electronics Co. Ltd today announced the latest in its Galaxy Tab range, the Galaxy Tab 10.1, will be available in the UK on 4th August 2011.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 comes in both 3G and WiFi only versions and launches with latest version of Android, Honeycomb 3.1, which is designed specifically for tablet devices.
The latest addition to Samsung’s Galaxy Tab range features a 10.1 inch crystal clear WXGA TFT LCD screen, weighs only 565 grams and is the world’s thinnest mobile tablet of its screen size measuring just 8.6 millimetres.
Supporting network speeds of up to 21Mbps and Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n connectivity, the new Galaxy Tab 10.1 is equipped to deliver fast mobile download speeds and reduce data transfer time. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 includes a 1GHz dual core application processor, with the latest NVIDIA® Tegra 2T chip, ideal for entertainment such as movies, games and e-books, browsing the web or staying connected with email or messaging services. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 also has a 3 megapixel rear and 2 megapixel front camera with 1080p HD video and Flash playback and is available in both black and white.
This week Gareth, Matt and James chat about Matt’s indepth review of the HTC Sensation. The Motorola Atrix is evaluated, new updates for Symbian and the HP Pre 3 is getting closer. Gareth gets excited about the recent Archos announcement and James is bewildered by Blackberry on O2 and a bad Email update.
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For years there has been a rumoured Archos phone. Finally we have one, however it’s not quite the phone we had hoped. You’ll leave this one behind most of the time as it’s an Android home phone designed for your landline. That said, Archos might have something here, a market that is fairly empty.
The ARCHOS Smart Home Phone takes a Home DECT phone and enhances it with Android; that same great interface as on a smart phone along with all those excellent smart phone features; caller name, number and photo display, customizable MP3 ringtones, web and emails. And transferring contacts from your Android mobile phone to your ARCHOS Smart Home Phone is simple though the integrated applications.
Archos has are currently unveiling a couple of new tablets in Paris at the moment, the 80 G9 and 101 G9. The 80 G9 has an 8-inch panel with a 1024 x 768 screen resolution and the the 101 G9 has a 10.1-incher (1280 x 800). Both utilise Seagate’s 7mm Momentus Thin, a 2.5-inch hard disk for slim designed originally for high-capacity laptops, in order to scale to 250GB. Also on board is a dual-core OMAP 4 processor (1.5GHz ARM Cortex A9), support for Flash, access to the Android Market and a full-size USB port. You’ll also get an HDMI output, support for 1080p playback.
The duo are scheduled to go on sale at the end of September, much like the last generation but hopefully not with the same delays that pushed them back to Dec/ Jan 2011. Pricing seems to be around $279 for the 80 G9 and $349 for the 101 G9.
In addition, Archos announced the G9 3G WWAN stick ($49,) to compensate for the lack of 3G in the tablets. A nice idea to keep costs down as it fits in snuggly into the back.
If you are looking for some cool iPhone 4 accessories then Find Me a Gift has the answer! Eye Scope includes an 8x zoom lens and iPhone tripod, carry pouch, a special iPhone cover for the back, lens cap, lens cloth and a tripod adapter. This set makes a fantastic Birthday gifts for teenagers or those who love taking pictures with their iPhone!
Most people rely on their phones as compact cameras when an impromptu photo opportunity arises, but they can be limiting! This iPhone 4 Stand and Zoom Lens gives you more possibilities and will fit into your handbag, rucksack or suitcase with ease.
About iPhone 4 Stand and Zoom Lens – Eye Scope
- Eye Scope is a set of iPhone accessories including a zoom lens, iPhone stand, back cover, lens cloth and adapter
- Will fit your iPhone 4 camera lens
- Just put on the special iPhone cover, screw on the iPhone lens and take pictures as normal
- Minimum distance 3 metres
- The lens measures approx 7 cm x 3 cm x 3 cm
- The mini tripod measures approx 6 cm x 3 cm x 3 cm when compacted
- Great iPhone 4 accessories for any photographer!
Find Me a Gift have kindly said we can give away the Eye Scope so keep your eyes peeled for a little competition in the next week or two.
You can see the unboxing video below:
Panasonic today unveiled a series of upgrades to the mk2 version of the Toughbook CF-C1, the business rugged and lightweight notebook that can be used in clamshell or tablet form. The device, which is ideal for mobile workers such as field healthcare workers, sales forces and market researchers, has been upgraded with more processing power, memory and a faster wireless module.
The Toughbook CF-C1mk2 uses the latest generation Intel® Core i5-2520M (2.5GHz) for increased performance and the Intel® HD 3000 graphics for enhanced multimedia capabilities. RAM memory has also been raised to 4 gigabyte with a 320 gigabyte hard disk drive as standard configuration.
To help users make the most of their device, the CF-C1mk2 also includes Panasonic’s Quick Boot Manager which can improve the boot-up time of the device to approximately 15 seconds.
More details and photos below.
A professional notebook that stands out from the crowd. The new Acer TravelMate 5760 represents the perfect synthesis of productivity, security, efficiency and ergonomic design, with the added appeal of a touch of glamour.
Developing this notebook Acer made no compromises on performance. The TravelMate 5760 takes advantage of the second generation Intel® CoreT processor family with mobile Intel® HM65 Express Chipset ensuring smart performance that adapts to users’ needs, giving a significantly faster performance to speed through demanding tasks and boost productivity, while saving energy.
In addition, these processors provide built-in capabilities for enhanced multimedia creation and enjoyment and with a compatible adaptor connected to an HD display the notebook can easily set up wireless presentations with seamless HD video playback, stunning image and sound quality. With this notebook, presentations will be impressive as never before!
The TravelMate 5760 is also available with discreet graphic options. Featuring NVIDIA® Optimus technology, NVIDIA GPUs boost graphic performance without impacting on battery life. What’s more, multi-monitor support takes productivity to the next level, allowing easier multitasking.
If like me you are eagerly awaiting the launch of the new BlackBerry 9900 you will be interested to know that Research in Motion have posted a demo video of the Wikitude World Browser over on their YouTube channel.
As you will see the app not only allows you to discover places in your surroundings but it also integrates with BBM to show you which of your BlackBerry friends are close by.
I cant wait to use this app.
You can see the video below:
Sony Ericsson today unveils Sony Ericsson txt, an entertaining messaging phone. A sister phone to Sony Ericsson’s recently announced Sony Ericsson txt pro, Sony Ericsson txt has a full view QWERTY keyboard and a SMS shortcut key. The phone also features a “friends” application that enables users to see Facebook and Twitter updates at a glance from their top five friends.
Sony Ericsson txt is Wi-Fi enabled and comes equipped with a 3.2mp camera with video recording. The phone feels comfortable in the hand with a rounded back.
Quentin Cordier, Global Product Marketing Manager, Sony Ericsson said: “Sony Ericsson txt is the perfect phone for easy and fast messaging on the move. We wanted to give consumers that prefer a full view QWERTY keyboard an entry point into the world of Sony Ericsson.”
Sony Ericsson txt will be available globally in selected markets from Q3 2011.
- Sony Ericsson txt integrates full QWERTY keyboard
- SMS shortcut key for faster messaging
- Friends application for greater social interaction
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