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Microsoft CEO Reveals That The Windows Phone 7 Gets Over 100 Apps Each Day From Over 20,000 Developers

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 12:20 AM PST

Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer's CES keynote has been anxiously awaited for a couple of reasons, first because of the anticipated Windows based tablet devices, and other than that, people hoped to get insights and some interesting facts about the revamped mobile platform, Windows Phone 7.

It can't be denied, the Windows Phone 7 had a huge launch and was widely appreciated, however Microsoft has been boasting about the spectacular success of Kinect and Windows 7, but no where do we see such revelations for Windows Phone 7, the latest of which were tell-tale sales figures that were released a while ago.

Steve Ballmer said:

The reaction to the product has been great. We launched 9 phones across… 30 countries – When people see the phone they fall in love with it… Nine out of ten customers say they'd recommend the phone

He further went on to add:

Our customers get access to more than 100 new applications every 24 hours… More than 20,000 developers are keeping the pipeline full.

What's remarkable about the Windows Phone 7 is its amazing compatibility with games, as of course Microsoft has been a leader in the gaming arena through Xbox, then come the amazing apps and the really productive native integration of the device with Microsoft Office.

So this means that the Windows Phone 7 offers high levels of customer satisfaction, making these devices increasingly popular with the masses. In the coming months, Microsoft will be rolling out a few OTA updates, including copy/paste functions and performance enhancements. The phones will also be coming to Sprint and Verizon in early 2011.

Via Mashable

Motorola Unveils Droid Bionic 4G Smartphone with Dual-Core Processor

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 12:09 AM PST

Apart from announcing the highly anticipated Honeycomb tablet Xoom at the Consumer Electronics Show, Motorola has also announced a new Android based smartphone which capitalizes on some serious processor power. Behold, the dual-core 1 GHz processor and 512 MB RAM boasting Droid Bionic.

Motorola Droid Bionic packs some serious power punch, the device features a high resolution 960×540 qHD 4.3 inch screen which will most definitely be spectacular, and if that is not enough for you, you can connect the Droid Bionic to an HDTV in full 1080p. The device also features an 8 megapixel back camera for taking good quality pictures, as well as a front facing VGA camera

The 1GHz dual core processor is seriously going to be good on the Motorola Droid Bionic, and it would be much more fun to use the device as it connects to the Verizon 4G LTE network. So if you're at the right place, the LTE network will let you experience speeds up to ten times faster than the normal 3G network. The Motorola Droid Bionic is expected early in the second quarter of 2011.

What do you think of the Motorola Droid Bionic? Does the 1GHz dual core processor leave you longing for one? Let us know what you think in your comments below.

Meet Motorola XOOM, the dual core processor sporting Honeycomb Tablet

Posted: 05 Jan 2011 11:46 PM PST

I wouldn’t be wrong when I say this – it’s raining Android Tablets in Las Vegas with Consumer Electronics Show providing the clouds. Motorola has announced its first Honeycomb Tablet and they are calling it Motorola XOOM.

The hardware features of the Tablet are impressive to say the least. The Honeycomb Tablet has a dual core 1 Ghz processor which means each core runs at the speed of 1 Ghz. It has a beautiful looking 10.1 inch display screen of HD quality. From the entertainment and social media side of things, the Tablet has a front facing 2 MP camera and a rear facing 5 MP camera with HD video recording capabilities. Moreover, it provides full 1080p HD support with HDMI-out port.

The Tablet will go live in the first quarter of 2011 with Verizon offering the carrier and subsidy duties. The Tablet will be getting an upgrade to the 4G network class and will become a 4G LTE/WiFi enabled Tablet in the 2nd quarter of 2011.

With so many Android Tablets scheduled to  make an appearance in Las Vegas, one just wonders if this Tablet has what it takes to stand out of the crowd? What’s your verdict on this?

[via BGR]

Microsoft CEO Announces New “Avatar Kinect” Feature & Claims Kinect Sales Cross 8 Million

Posted: 05 Jan 2011 11:41 PM PST

The Xbox Kinect has to be one of the most hyped up gaming peripherals, and with its amazing possibilities, the Kinect has been the major focus of many gamers and tweakers alike. Previously, Microsoft had reported that it was selling a staggering number of 2.5 million units of Kinect in less than a month, and since that announcement, it looks things have gotten far too well.

While delivering his keynote speech at the CES in Las Vegas, Microsoft CEO revealed that the company has now sold more than 8 million Kinect units ever since it was launched.

Interestingly enough, Ballmer has revealed a new feature of the Kinect, which just might foster the growth in sales figures considerably more in the coming days, as this new feature which Ballmer called "Avatar Kinect" lets users control their avatar via Kinect's motion sensing camera, apart from this, Steve has also confirmed that Netflix and Hulu Plus will be coming to Xbox 360 this spring, and all of these features will be controllable through the Kinect, just like the Last.fm feature.

Do you own a Kinect unit? How has your experience been with it since the day you got it, and are you excited about Avatar Kinect? Let us know in your comments below.

Via Mashable

Samsung Reveals Tablet/Netbook Device; The Sliding PC 7

Posted: 05 Jan 2011 11:26 PM PST

The best part of the International Consumer Electronics Show is the bevy of new devices which are announced, and this gadget here, is bound to make your jaw drop. This nifty little thing comes from Samsung, which has tried to bring the best of both worlds, tablet and netbook, to your hands in the form of The Sliding PC 7. More details given down below.

The Sliding PC 7 happens to be a touchscreen tablet, and is remarkable at that, but however, if that is not enough for you, slide out the keyboard that is hidden underneath the tablet itself and bam! You've got yourself a nice looking, fully functional netbook.

The Sliding PC 7 was revealed to gawking spectators today at the CES in Las Vegas, highlighted specifications are given down below.

  • Powered by an Intel Atom Z670 "Oak-Trail" based CPU
  • 32/64 GB Solid-state drive
  • Operating System is Microsoft Windows 7
  • 3G and WiMAX capabilities
  • Weighs just 2.18 lbs and is just .78 inches thick.

There can be a huge potential market for Samsung's Siding PC 7, particularly because of the fact that people love tablets just as much as they want portability and mobility from their netbooks. This hybrid device may prove to be a huge hit among potential consumers worldwide.

Motorola Launches Its First Android Honeycomb Powered Tablet Xoom at CES

Posted: 05 Jan 2011 11:11 PM PST

The highly anticipated and greatly teased tablet from Motorola has finally been revealed and it is called Xoom, which happens to be the manufacturer's first Android running tablet. Xoom runs on Android 3.0, or commonly known as Honeycomb, which is said to be a version of Android specifically optimized for tablet devices.

CEO Sanjay Jha introduced Motorola Xoom at today's Motorola press conference at CES, It features a fantastic 1080p screen resolution, front and rear facing cameras, and an accelerometer. Jha has also said that the Motorola Xoom is the most competitive tablet on the market. The device and the OS support multitasking as well as real time widgets.

Check out the detailed specs of Xoom from Motorola:

Motorola Xoom… allows consumers to experience HD content right on the device, supports 1080p HD video and HDMI output to display content on larger HD screens, and plays video and other rich web content seamlessly with Adobe Flash Player

Motorola Xoom features a front-facing, 2-megapixel camera for video chats over Wi-Fi or 3G/4G LTE, as well as a rear-facing, 5-megapixel camera that captures video in 720p HD.

It delivers console-like gaming performance on its 1280×800 display, and features a built-in gyroscope, barometer, e-compass, accelerometer and adaptive lighting for new types of applications. It also features Google Maps 5.0 with 3D interaction and delivers access to over 3 million Google eBooks and thousands of apps from Android Market.

Last year, where many manufacturers were rolling out tablets powered by Android 2.0/2.2, Motorola waited for the big 3.0, and now the Xoom is one tablet to look out for. The Motorola Xoom will be launching on Verizon.

More information about the price tag and availability shall be posted as soon as these details are available. Check back soon!

Via Mashable

Microsoft Makes Official Announcement That Windows 8 Shall Support ARM-Based Devices

Posted: 05 Jan 2011 11:03 PM PST

Rumors have been flying around for far too long that whether or not the next version of Microsoft's signature operating system, Windows, will support ARM-based devices, now those very rumors have been confirmed by the announcements made by the company at CES 2011, stating that the next version of Windows will indeed be supporting ARM-based devices.

President of WIndows Live Division Steven Sinofsky said:

With today's announcement, we're showing the flexibility and resiliency of Windows through the power of software and a commitment to world-class engineering,

Currently, Windows supports the x86 architecture utilized by Intel and AMD's processors, nevertheless the company has clearly announced that the next version of Windows, let's call it Windows 8 for want of identity, will also support the System on a Chip (SoC) architecture, including the one designed by ARM.

During the CES announcements, upcoming products were displayed running the UI of the current Windows 7, and the products were ARM-based systems from NVIDIA, Qualcomm and Texas Instruments. It should be kept in mind that the upcoming version of Windows is apart from the Windows Phone 7 OS, which already powers mobile phones, capitalizing on the ARM architecture.

It was only last month that rumors start flowing about Microsoft's intention of supporting ARM-based devices, and having made this announcement, the consumers are bound to see a much more tailored for tablets and low-power device version of Microsoft Windows soon enough.

Via Mashable

Official Twitter for Mac Application To Launch Tomorrow With The Mac App Store

Posted: 05 Jan 2011 10:58 PM PST

This announcement is probably going to be appreciated a lot particularly by Mac users as sources claim that Twitter's official Mac desktop app will be coming to the Mac App Store by tomorrow, which ironically happens to be the launch date of the Mac App Store.

RazorianFly claims that it has received a mysterious, vague leak pertaining to the release of the Twitter for Mac app which will be launching tomorrow. Detailed features have not been given out yet however some features have been reported among which native retweet support, real-time updates and drag-and-drop tweeting capabilities are mentioned. FYI: Twitter had acquired Tweetie maker Atebis in the spring of 2010.

So if an official Twitter for Mac app does launch tomorrow, this will seriously pose a real threat to third-party Twitter desktop clients. The app will simply be called "Twitter for Mac," meaning that the official client shall pawn all third-part, single-service app makers' Twitter clients.

The detailed review on the features of Twitter for Mac will obviously come when it is ultimately launched, however, meanwhile, do let us know what are your thoughts about Twitter for Mac and will it surpass all other third party Twitter clients, in your comments below.

Via Mashable

Original Apple TV Finally Gets AirPlay Video Capabilities Albeit Via Hack

Posted: 05 Jan 2011 10:51 AM PST

One of the factors that probably made the 2nd generation Apple TV popular than its predecessor has to be the AirPlay capabilities that the former features, However that is about to change as FireCore has just announced an update to the Remote HD application for iOS devices on the App Store and a new application available through an Apple TV jailbreak extras menu, effectively allowing you to enjoy AirPlay capabilities on the original silver Apple TV.

In order to make this possible, the two applications work simultaneously to allow you to stream video from your iPhone, video from iTunes, and video from YouTube and supported 3rd party apps to the original Apple

Here is what you can stream to your original Apple TV:

  • Video, YouTube, video podcasts, and photos from iOS devices.
  • Video, and video podcasts from iTunes.
  • Video from other 3rd party apps if your iOS devices is modified to do so.
  • Audio streaming coming soon.

Here is how this works:

  1. If you don’t already have Remote HD purchase it via iTunes.
  2. Install Remote HD on your AppleTV through the Maintenance –> Install Extras menu.
  3. Restart your AppleTV.
  4. Connect to your AppleTV with Remote HD – the AppleTV will now be recognized in all AirPlay compatible applications.

However keep in mind that you need to install the AppleTV jailbreak as well as the Remote HD application for iOS which is available for a price tag of $3.99, and yes do remember that the audio streaming does not work now, but will probably do in the near future.

Via 9to5mac

AT&T Finally Unveils 4G Plans As Well As Announcing Upcoming Devices

Posted: 05 Jan 2011 10:36 AM PST

Following suit of Verizon, AT&T has revealed its plans for 4G as well as announcing a number of new devices which will be made available on AT&T's mobile broadband network by the middle of 2011.

President and CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Markets, Ralph de la Vega, was speaking at the CES 2011 in Las Vegas where he has made this announcement and has also added that AT&T will have at least 20 devices on the market by the end of 2011 which will be able to make use of 4G speeds (both HSPA+ and LTE, with the former already deployed to "virtually 100% of network" and the latter due for completion in 2013).

The devices that Ralph has talked about include three Android based smartphones: the Motorola Atrix 4G, HTC Inspire 4G and Samsung Infuse 4G, which is said to be the thinnest Android smartphone ever. AT&T has also revealed that two 4G-enabled tablets will also debut in the market later this year, as well as modems and hotspot devices. Predictably, there wasn't a slightest hint of a 4G iPhone

AT&T has finally joined the pool of the four big mobile carries in the United States which have announced their 4G plans, carriers which include Sprint, Verizon and T-Mobile. Let us see what the future holds for AT&T and its 4G network.

Via Mashable

Amazon Releases Kindle App for Windows Phone 7 Devices

Posted: 05 Jan 2011 10:18 AM PST

Only recently we had reported that Amazon has planned to bring the popular Kindle app for Windows and Android based tablets, and ahead of that, Amazon has just made its Kindle app available to Windows Phone 7 owners, merely two months after the smartphone was debuted in the United States.

Kindle app for Windows Phone 7 is actually rather similar to its counterparts for other mobile platforms as it sports all of the standard features of other Kindle apps, including the ability to browse, buy, read, annotate and sync books across devices, as well as featuring two minor, yet new features which are not available on the other apps, personalized shopping recommendations while are available on the home screen as well as the ability to recommend a book to friends.

The Windows Phone 7 got off to a slow start as not many apps were released at first, however the platform saw a number of apps from many notable companies at the time of its launch, such as Twitter and Shazam, however, having gone past that point, last month in December, Microsoft claimed that it has sold approximately 1.5 million Window Phone 7 units, meaning that there is a promising future for Windows Phone 7 devices after all.

For those bookworms itching to try out this app, Kindle for Windows Phone 7 is now available for download in the Windows Phone Marketplace.

Via Mashable

RIM Posts New BlackBerry PlayBook Videos Showcasing SDK & Flawless Video Playback

Posted: 05 Jan 2011 09:59 AM PST

The price and release date of the BlackBerry PlayBook has been shrouded in a mystery for quite some time now, and now, RIM has just fuelled up that mystery a notch by posting two new PlayBook videos on its official blog, details of which you can read down below.

This particular video, shows the rich video content that the BlackBerry PlayBook is capable of handling, along with showcasing the ease of gaming and social networking on the device. In this video you can see that the BlackBerry PlayBook is playing both HTML5 and Flash-based device without any noticeable hiccups. In this video, you can also see that YouTube and Facebook have been rendered as the full desktop versions are both are running quite smoothly even while scrolling and zooming. Those who love web-based gaming will truly appreciate the PlayBook as this video also shows a running Flash game, inside the Facebook environment, being executed almost flawlessly.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=vI1VgedbMUY

This second video shows is particularly for those who are interested in making apps for the PlayBook, as it depicts certain tools that the developers will have access to when they set out to create apps for the BlackBerry PlayBook.

www.youtube.com/watch?v=DG3SYonasVw

Are you excited about the BlackBerry PlayBook and do you think this can pose to be a real threat for the iPad? Let us know in your comments below.

Via Mashable

Angry Birds Launched for Windows 7 and Windows XP

Posted: 05 Jan 2011 09:32 AM PST

After being the most insanely popular game for iOS and Android based smartphones, the highly entertaining bird-slinging game, Angry Birds has now landed on Windows 7 and Windows XP, and is now available for download via Intel's AppUp netbook app store, ahead of being launched as a mini title for PS3 and PSP, as well as traditional gaming platforms.

So what this exactly means that you must get your revenge against the green pigs which have stolen the innocent birds' eggs by slingshotting birds into a plethora of pig hideouts that are increasingly fortified by the growing number of ice, wood and stone blocks.

It can be said without a doubt that Angry Birds has been a huge gaming sensation on iPhone and Android smartphones, only because of the fact that the gameplay is highly entertaining and addictive, however it remains to be seen whether or not Angry Birds receives that very type of response on the desktop platform.

Angry Birds for Windows 7 and Windows XP is currently available for a discounted price of $4.99, with the regular price being $9.99, and it can easily be downloaded from here.

Via Mashable

LG Announces Optimus Black World’s Thinnest Mobile

Posted: 05 Jan 2011 09:21 AM PST

There has been a lot of work on the OS of phones in the past few months. From latest version of  iOs to new versions of Android. What can make a cell phone different now? The answer would be its hardware and shape.

LG has just done that.  They have unveiled world's slimmest phone (till now).  It is only 9.2 mm thick. Its weight is 109 g. These specs do not mean that LG has deprived phone of new upgrades.

LG Electronics (LG) announced today it will unveil a new Android smartphone, LG Optimus Black, at the 2011 International Consumer Electronics Show (CES) from January 6th in Las Vegas. Providing users with a dramatically brighter 4-inch NOVA display in the world’s slimmest 9.2 mm mobile device, LG Optimus Black creates a one-of-a-kind user experience unlike anything before.

Available for the first time in the mobile market, LG Optimus Black’s NOVA display is designed to be the brightest, clearest and most readable among mobile screens with 700 nits of brightness for optimal visibility. LG Optimus Black provides users with an easier and more natural experience when browsing the web, reading emails, or writing documents with higher levels of brightness and pure white tones that deliver true black and white colors for ideal handset viewing. NOVA technology featured on LG Optimus Black also enables users to maintain visibility whether indoors or outdoors under strong sunlight.

In addition to greater luminosity, the NOVA display on LG Optimus Black also radically reduces power consumption by 50 percent during general indoor use compared to a conventional LCD. Similarly, AMOLED consumes twice as much power as NOVA to display a full white screen, the most frequently used color scheme for web browsing. Combined with the 1500 mAh battery of the LG Optimus Black, users will have enough power for their daily needs, even at maximum brightness settings.

The key features included are:

  • NOVA screen for viewing in direct sunlight
  • It will run 2.2 Foryo  (upgradeable to Gingerbread)
  • 2MP front facing camera (World's First)
  • Wifi Direct to transfer data between phones

This phone will be rolled out  in first quarter of 2011.

Via Gizmodo

Vudu 3D Movie Streaming to Start Next Week

Posted: 05 Jan 2011 08:15 AM PST

We all love to stream videos on internet through different websites. As observed, Last year had been all about going 3D.  All companies moved to making 3D cameras, TVs, Gaming Consoles and mobile phones that support 3D. The only thing missing was internet.

Vudu streaming service will soon start offering 3D movies.  This 3D content will be made available to TVs by Samsung, Vizio, LG  and others. Blue Ray players from LG, Mitsubishi, and Toshiba as well as the Boxee Box will also support Vudu 3D content.  Even Playstation 3 will be able to support this Content.

The 3D content will be offered in standard definition, 720p and 1080p. This 3D content will run on same bandwidth as needed for 2D content.

Vudu is not only the first company to offer HD movies for streaming, but has become first one to offer 3D as well. Vudu has started a service by which you can rent and watch 3D content by using internet.

Via Cnet

WAVI Xtion – Asus brings Kinect For Computers?

Posted: 05 Jan 2011 06:55 AM PST

Project Natal or Kinect as we know it, took market with storm. They revolutionized gaming.  But this had one restriction, that it was confined to Xbox.

PrimeSense , the guys behind the Kinect, have just released their own version of Kinect. This time Kinect is for Personal computers.

It’s apparently called the “WAVI Xtion" . The hardware is similar to Kinect.  So , basically gaming experience would be same as Xbox.  . To navigate you just have to move your hand in appropriate direction and sensor will translate it into a movement.  To click you have to make a pushing movement with open palm.

It seems that the first adapter of this technology is going to be Asus. It could be a great way to browse internet, watch movies, play games or go through pictures.  Gaming and computing will evolve for computers like never before.

Via dvice

Apple Releases GarageBand and iMovie Updates Fixing Stability Issues

Posted: 05 Jan 2011 05:05 AM PST

iLife '11 users rejoice, but first, launch Software Update as Apple today released GarageBand Update 6.0.1 and iMovie Update 9.0.1, and they are now live to be downloaded on your Mac machine.

First off, the 42.7 MB GarageBand update 6.0.1 claims to fix some important bugs as well as generally improving stability and compatibility. This update also:

● Fixes an issue related to undoing Flex Time edits
● Removes occasional latency that can occur on guitar tracks
● Restores ability to use the Quantize Note Timing menu for tracks with Groove Matching

This update is recommended for all GarageBand ’11 users.

Then comes the 28.5 MB iMovie 9.0.1 update, which is also going to improve stability as well as fixing other general, minor issues. This update also:

● Fixes an issue where stabilization would not be applied correctly to some video clips from iPhone and iPod touch.
● Fixes an issue that prevented use of some valid Facebook passwords that contained non-alphanumeric characters.
● Improves compatibility with some cameras that create content in multiple formats.
● Improves performance when scrolling the Project Library.

This update is recommended for all users of iMovie 9.0.

In order to download these updates, fire up Software Update from the Apple menu, from where onwards, the rest of the process is rather easy.
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