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We reported last week about the rumors of Google Android making its way into the market through the HTC’s phone supposedly called as Dream. Well, the dream might finally come true. The Android has been waiting for Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) certification and finally, it has received it.

T-Mobile is expected to be the first network operator to launch Google’s O.S. through Dream.

Google launched a new 0.9 beta version of Android on August 18 and the mobile OS platform is expected to be released officially in September or October.

Since the time of Androids announcement in November, 2007, developers who came forward to partner with Google released many an apps for the OS. Now with certain changes in the apps that created problems for the Android run phones, the OS will sport the basic applications like alarm Read the rest of this story >>

We thought, it was the last time we were hearing from Apple about MobileMe before it is revamped and is reborn as a better application. However, everything is not over for the MobileMe users yet. But this time it is news that will relieve you. Apple is granting the MobileMe subscribers an extension of 30 days more, adding upto a total of 60 days of free service since the first extension of 30 days that was announced in July.

The extension is confirmed after Apple sent mails to its MobileMe subscribers informing them about the free service and also acknowledging their ‘patience’ with the application.

Apple also claimed to have made many an improvements.

“We have already made many improvements to MobileMe, but we still have many more to make. To recognize our users’ patience, we are giving every MobileMe subscriber as of today a free 60 day extension. This is in addition to the one month extension most subscribers have already Read the rest of this story >>

Apple, Apple everywhere on the wall,
Apple, Apple had a great fall!

No we don’t wish a great fall for one of the most reputed hardware and software provider. But, ever since it’s most hyped 3G iPhone and many other applications released in July, this is what Apple has been facing.

And now the news is - the 3G iPhone’s bad signals still persist, even after Apple released a software update as a solution. The dropped calls and bad network was blamed on the Infineon chips in iPhone and not the network operators. However, Infineon officials reported that the chips were working fine in other 3G phones.

Apple had released firmware update 2.0.1 to solve the problem. Although some users have experienced faster browsing speed which is also possible after a clean cache, some the users are complaining of the updated software not allowing the working of some applications.

So in yet another effort to rectify Read the rest of this story >>

Extending its line of notebooks meant for business, Hewlett Packard Co. (HP) has come up with three new ultra portable laptops for style-savvy professionals. The latest from HP are - HP EliteBook 2530p, HP EliteBook 2730p and HP Compaq 2230s.

The EliteBooks are the ultra-thin tablet PCs while the HP Compaq 2230s is a series of most comprehensive ultra-portables in the market claims HP.

The EliteBook 2530p and EliteBook 2730p weigh 3.19 and 3.7 pounds respectively and claim to be the lightest from HP. Both the EliteBooks feature latest Intel processors that include the Intel Core 2 Duo ULV or LV and SSDs and an up-to-date wireless technology.

They also feature an inbuilt 2 megapixel webcam, business card reader, HP NightLight that makes the keyboard in low light. The keyboard the EliteBooks feature are spill-resistant, something that previous EliteBooks from HP have been sporting. Also featuring is the Read the rest of this story >>

There is some good news for Wii fans. Nintendo has expanded its Wii Shop Channel with three new games namely, Midnight Pool, Mega Man and Neo Turf Masters.

Midnight Pool will be available on WiiWare. The game is developed by Gameloft, and takes gamers for a ride across America to make their dreams come true in a pool tournament worth millions. Gamers can get together in a variety of bars and meet seven of the coolest players on the circuit, from country music star Travis to Alison the biologist and John the sheriff. During this, players can learn tricks of the trade through tutorials. In addition advanced players can take on challenges to show off their trick-shot abilities.

The game has been rated as E for everyone by ESRB and is available for 800 Wii Points.

On the other hand Mega Man and Neo Turf Masters are available through Wii Shop Channel. Both the games can be purchased from Virtual Console section of the Wii Shop Channel and are rated as Read the rest of this story >>

Transcend has unveiled the new stylish JetFlash V95 USB drives in the Indian market. The 4GB capacity drive measures 40.6mm (L) x 18.4mm (W) x 7.2mm (T) and comes in distinctive deep-gloss lacquer, brilliant precision-cut rose crystal, and lustrous chrome casing.

Transcend claims that the new JetFlash V95 is an excellent blend of elegance and technology. The drive is currently available in two colors including Onyx Black and Satin Red.

Austin Huang, Regional Head - Sales, SAARC and APAC, Transcend, “The JetFlash V95 is an innovative marriage of fashion and technology that not only offers elegant distinctive styling and ultra-portable convenience, but also performs brilliantly as an advanced storage device”.

Apart from the graceful look, the new drive comes bundled with Transcend’s JetFlash elite data management tools that enable users to enhance their mobile productivity. The software Read the rest of this story >>

Nokia has announced its 8800 Carbon Arte premium mobile phone, which is expected to hit the market by Q3 of 2008. Like the earlier phones in 8800 range, even the latest phone possesses a elegant design. Its exteriors are made of carbon fibre, titanium, polished glass and stainless steel. Further the Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte features 3D patterns expressing the inherent performance.

The Carbon Arte 8800 sports a slider mechanism which makes a fashion statement. The phone features minimalistic and seamless surfaces. Moreover, it comes bundled with soundtracks and wallpapers created exclusively for Carbon Arte 8800.

Talking about the functions of the phone, the 3G capable Nokia 8800 Carbon Arte incorporates a 3.2 megapixel auto focus camera with OLED display. Built-in memory of 4GB and anti-fingerprint coating reducing smudges on metal and glass are some of the bonus features of the phone.

Apart from Read the rest of this story >>

Apple had huge plans of distributing its iPhone in as many countries as possible. So it cast its web over the globe and netted some best carriers in potential markets. Another country it fished in is Turkey and the carrier is Turkey’s very own Turkcell.

Yes, now the 3G iPhone will land on the lands of Turkey later this year. Turkcell is supposed to be one of the leading carriers in Turkey and enjoys a user base of 35.4 million.

“We’re very excited to be working with Apple to bring the iPhone 3G to Turkey,” said, Lale Saral Develioglu, Turkcell’s chief marketing officer. “iPhone 3G represents the ultimate in mobile device technologies, and we can’t wait to offer this innovative product to millions of mobile customers later this year.”

The next-generation phone will be made available for both the pre-paid and post-paid customers, with all the features that include built-in GPS , iPhone 2.0 software, Read the rest of this story >>

Touted as its payback on Sony’s Blu-ray, Toshiba Corp. has come up with the ‘eXtended Detail Enhancement’ (XDE) DVD players to lift up the status of the DVD format it backed. The Japanese company brings the XD-E500, its latest innovation.

So what does this XDE exactly do? It up-converts your DVD’s picture quality to a near high-definition quality (480i/p to 1080p)! It seems that users of the traditional flat-panel television sets have to set their TV’s resolution to 720p or 1080i output to match the display.

“Consumers have embraced the DVD format like no other technology and invested in large libraries of their favorite movies. As the market moves towards high definition, XDE lets them experience their existing DVD library and the tens of thousands of DVD titles in a whole new way,” said Louis Masses, Director of Product Planning. “XDE offers consumers a simple solution to add on to their HDTV purchase. XDE works with Read the rest of this story >>

Reports afloat everywhere in the tech world say that Dell with its team of 120 engineers guided by Tim Bucher are planning to come up with an iTunes competitor.

Dell will be engaging in its project, all the big wigs in the music industry that include most of the Apple’s competitors with an objective of providing customers a service that gives them maximum options and varieties.

“Customers want access to content from a broad variety of sources–how, when, and where they choose,” said Michael Dell, CEO to Business Week.

“Apple wants to lock you in. Dell wants to lock you in to choice,” Robert Enderle was quoted as saying by Business Week.

The music download service is expected to come to the market by September offered by a collaboration of companies like Microsoft, Amazon, iRiver, EMI, Dell and many other thereby allowing a lot many sources providing service like music, podcasts Read the rest of this story >>