May 2011

Crash Course: Anything And Everything That Matters About Windows Phone 7

By Susan Underhill On 31/5/2011. no comments

Crash Course: Anything And Everything That Matters About Windows Phone 7

Since the launch of the Windows Phone 7 last year, Microsoft has been scrambling to deal with the many bugs, quirks and annoyances that have cropped up with the devices. It’s been a tough first year for the underdog Windows Phone 7, as Microsoft plays catchup with Google’s Android and Apple’s iPhone devices. iPhone has legions of dedicated fans and Android is the coolest kid on the block. Where does that leave the Windows phone? Scrambling for market share and ...

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Google Revamps iOS Mobile Search Interface to Desktop Look

By Susan Underhill On 31/5/2011. no comments

Google Revamps iOS Mobile Search Interface to Desktop Look

An alert user discovered a big change in the works for Google’s search page. For a short time, the search page revealed an iOS optimization. The more drop down box included expanded search categories, and a list of popular Google apps ready to launch on your iOS devices. Google has not announced a major upgrade for iOS users, but all signs point to a general tweaking to enhance the Web browsing and search features. (Image Credit : Phone Arena ) ...

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Crash Course: Weekly Tech News Roundup (May 23 – 30)

By Susan Underhill On 31/5/2011. no comments

Crash Course: Weekly Tech News Roundup (May 23 – 30)

It’s been a jam packed week in tech news, and Gizmo Digit has been here to cover all of the latest rumors, hacks and device releases. With Microsoft’s big VIP Windows Phone 7 Mango upgrade event and the start of Computex 2011 in Tawain, there’s been a lot going on. But the news has been dominated by the continued cyber attacks waged on Sony and the company’s efforts to deal with the security breaches. The beleaguered company has been brought ...

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Sony Finally Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Security Breaches

By Susan Underhill On 31/5/2011. no comments

Sony Finally Agrees To Testify Before Congress On Security Breaches

Sony has some explaining to do. Namely, why did the company cover up the theft of stolen user data and credit card numbers of its PlayStation Network, affecting nearly 77 million subscribers, for almost a week, before informing the public? Sony Computer Entertainment head Kaz Hirai told the U.S. Congress the company was worried that “announcing partial or tentative information to consumers could cause confusion.” Really? Congress wasn’t satisfied with Sony’s self-serving excuses and pressured company executives to appear in ...

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ASUS Padfone Docking Tablet Revealed In Photos

By Susan Underhill On 31/5/2011. no comments

ASUS Padfone Docking Tablet Revealed In Photos

The innovative Taiwanese company ASUS has been teasing mobile device enthusiasts for days now with blurry images, and cryptic taglines alluding to an Android phone docking tablet device. The teaser ad discovered on the company’s website, asks “Break the Rules: Pad or Phone? How About Both?” The rumor mill went in to overdrive. Once the Inspector Gadgets over at Pocketnow uncovered a trademark application filed by ASUS requesting the registration of the name “Padfone,” the rumors of a tablet equipped ...

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Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Finally Available At O2 UK, But Gamers Suffer Sticker Shock

By Susan Underhill On 31/5/2011. 3 comments

Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Finally Available At O2 UK, But Gamers Suffer Sticker Shock

After numerous delays, the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play smartphone is now available at O2 UK. Back in February, the Android-powered device was rolled out by Sony Ericsson to much fanfare as the world’s first PlayStation certified smartphone. The touch-screen device offers all of the functionality of a top of the line smartphone combined with the ability to play 3D PlayStation games. At launch, users had access to 50 Android “optimized” games. The company teamed up with an impressive lineup of ...

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Top 5 Smartphones of 2011: Pick Your Poison

By Susan Underhill On 30/5/2011. no comments

Top 5 Smartphones of 2011: Pick Your Poison

A decent smartphone is quickly becoming a necessary and must-have piece of equipment for just about everyone. A smartphone serves as our main telephone, personal computer and social networking device. Hearts are broken, business deals are transacted and hotel reservations are made on the ubiquitous 4-inch touch screens. In the very near future, using Near Field Communication technology, we will also be using our smartphones in place of wallets and credit cards to make purchases digitally at brick and mortar ...

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Rumor: Apple Is Working On A Cloud-based Music service “iCloud”

By Vezance Xocobs On 30/5/2011. no comments

Rumor: Apple Is Working On A Cloud-based Music service “iCloud”

Last time when Apple set out to tie up with all the major music labels we got iTunes as a result, and we all know how it revolutionized the music industry. Now it’s tying up with the big names – Sony, EMI, Warner – again, and we think it’d be wise for the rest of the industry to watch out. Word on the street is that Apple is working on a cloud-based music service, and it’s all but confirmed news ...

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Sony PlayStation Network Back Online For Gamers In Asia, Japan On Saturday

By Susan Underhill On 30/5/2011. no comments

Sony PlayStation Network Back Online For Gamers In Asia, Japan On Saturday

The media giant Sony has had a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad month. With the news that its lucrative PlayStation Network and Sony’s Qirocity service is back online, as of today, in its home country of Japan and the rest of Asia, after the Japanese government gave the go-ahead, perhaps this is a sign that Sony can put the worst behind it now. Since April, starting with a hacking attack by the hactivist group Anonymous, Sony has been brought ...

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Crash Course: Android Emulator Roundup

By Vezance Xocobs On 30/5/2011. no comments

Crash Course: Android Emulator Roundup

Everyone deserves a bit of time to relax and enjoy a game in stressful times…what better way to play than via your always-handy Android device? GizmoDigit, in typical Crash Course fashion, has compiled a brief roundup of the more notable Android game emulators. PS1 What’s a ‘PlayStation Phone’ without a PlayStation emulator, right? The two most notable emulators are currently FPse and PSX4Droid. We don’t have a link to offer for the latter after it was unceremoniously pulled from the ...

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