Mar 27
Microsoft has breathlessly announced several new game titles for Windows Phone 8. And once again, Redmond continues to disappoint.
Mar 27
iOS 6.1.3 was released last week in order to help fix its passcode security flaw, but it looks as though Apple may have rushed its release a tad as a number of iOS users who updated to the latest version are complaining of both battery drain and Wi-Fi issues.
A number of iOS users have taken to Apple’s Support Communities forum to reveal iOS 6.1.3 has been draining their batteries more quickly than it did in iOS 6.1.2. Some users even reported a continued drain on their battery even after they turned off all notifications and even going as far as restoring their device to its factory settings. (more…)
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Final Fantasy V Coming To iOS Tomorrow, Flipboard Updated To Version 2.0, Adds Pinterest-like Features, 
Mar 26
Flipboard version 2.0 has rolled out, and with it comes a host of new features, which are boasted as offering something for casual users to power users and everyone between. Among the new offerings is a partnership with Etsy, with searches now showing up in an easy-to-browse magazine design that is faster and “more visual” that previously available. In addition, users can now create their own magazines from various content.
Perhaps the most exciting feature found in Flipboard 2.0 is the ability to create your own magazines based on content you like. Users can collect pictures, audio, videos, and articles, then aggregate them into a single magazine for easy viewing. That magazine can be kept private for personal use, or it can be shared with the public for others to enjoy. It doesn’t take much to see various ways this could come in handy to users.
In addition, users can use a bookmarklet via their browser to flip just about anything online, where it will be added to one’s personal magazine in an easily browsed format. Magazines created by other users are also available via the Content Guide’s “By Our Readers,” showing off user-made magazines from select users. Speaking of the Content Guide, it now boasts a redesign with a red ribbon bearing personalized table of contents, notifications, and more.
Comments can be viewed and left for stories, in addition to @mention-format user tags. There are now reading recommendations as well listed under Cover Stories, with a list of items generated based on user activity. Subsections have been added to partner magazines for faster browsing, while related content can now be pulled up in publications via the section name.
[via Flipbook]
Flipboard 2.0 rolls out with Etsy partnership is written by Brittany Hillen & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Mar 26
Everybody loves Flipboard, right? If you’re a fan like us, rejoice — your favorite social magazine just got a whole lot better. Today Flipboard for iOS is receiving a major update that will let you create and curate your very own magazines. It also brings a boatload of other improvements to the table including a content partnership with Etsy. An update to the Android version will follow shortly. We were able to take the new version of Flipboard for a spin and get a demo from CTO Eric Feng. Hit the break to dive into the details and watch our hands-on video.
Filed under: Cellphones, Tablets, Internet, Mobile, Apple, Facebook
Source: Flipboard (iTunes App Store)
Mar 26
DICE+ launches $99 developer kit, pre-orders for $40 consumer model start this summer
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Game Technologies, the Poland-based company behind the little electronic die that is DICE+, has just announced a $99 developer edition that bundles a transparent-cased model along with its software development kit. As a reminder, the DICE+ is an inch-sized rubberized cube packed with Bluetooth, an accelerometer and a rechargeable battery, with the aim of bringing human interaction to electronic board games and beyond.
We had a look at a demo DICE+ here at the 2013 Game Developers Conference and it looks relatively unchanged from the one we saw at E3 last year. However, the microUSB port is now revealed via a sliding mechanism instead of a pull-out flap, which should result in a more balanced roll. Marketing director David Gatti also told us that the cube’s internals have been revamped and simplified for more cost-effective production.
Filed under: Gaming
Source: DICE+
Mar 26
This week the T-Mobile iPhone 5 was revealed with a pricing structure closer to that of an automobile than what’s been common amongst smartphones over the past several years. While you pay just $99.99 USD initially, you then move forward with $20 payments for 24 months. Then your costs for data, voice, and text are separate (but still integrated into one bill in the end). Here’s the real breakdown, step by step.
The iPhone 5 will cost you different amounts depending on which carrier you buy it from – and depending on if you purchase it “off contract” or not. You also have what might appear to be three different kinds of purchases on your hands now:
1. On-contract (each of the top three mobile carriers in the USA with 2-year contracts)
2. Off-contract (paying one since price once in one lump sum with no contractual obligations)
3. T-Mobile
With your T-Mobile purchase, you’ll be paying $99.99 USD down for starters – that’s half the price (essentially) of the $199 you’ll pay if you’re purchasing the device with a 2-year contract with any of the top three mobile carriers in the USA.
1. $199 with subsidy costs built-in to your data/voice/text plan (you can’t see it, but it’s there).
2. $649 (we’ll stick to the 16GB version since T-Mobile is advertising that model as their hero with $99.99 down and so forth)
3. $579.99 ($99.99 down with $20 per month for 24 months)
So why would you want to purchase an off-contract iPhone 5 from Apple for $649 then have it working with T-Mobile data? You wouldn’t. That’s absurd. If you want to purchase an iPhone 5 to use with T-Mobile, you can do so cheaper by buying it from T-Mobile with their “Simple Choice Plan” structure (that’s what the hardware pricing plan T-Mobile is pushing is called).
Purchase an iPhone 5 with any carrier using a 2-year contract and you’ll be paying an amount of cash built-in to your monthly payment well past the time that T-Mobile would allow you to be finished. With T-Mobile, there’s a clear separation between your monthly bill for the hardware (that you’re paying off) and the mobile service. With every other carrier, you continue to pay for the hardware forever – or until you end your service.
T-Mobile iPhone 5: hardware pricing breakdown, step by step is written by Chris Burns & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Mar 26
Unity already supports development for (nearly) all mobile platforms and now the game engine maker’s working on an optimized version for those with Qualcomm processors — ie, quite a chunk of them. On the heels of freshly announced competition, it announced that it’s collaborating with the chip-maker to release a new version of its multi-platform engine “in the coming months” to speed up Unity-authored games for Android and Windows Phone 8 devices powered by most flavors of that CPU. So far there are over 1.5 million registered developers building games for around 770 products that pack the necessary Snapdragon / Adreno combo, according to Unity — meaning there’s a decent chance you’ll soon see some extra oomph in one or another of the games you play, whether you’re in Redmond or Mountain View’s camps. Hit the PR after the jump for more.
Filed under: Cellphones, Gaming, Tablets, Mobile
Mar 26
Logitech has just announced it next line-up of keyboards designed for Apple’s iPad and iPad Mini. The new keyboard will take the typing experience that users loved from Logitech’s Ultrathin Keyboard Cover and “add an extra layer of protection.” The new Keyboard Folio will protect your iPad while also offering you a typing experience that transcends that of the iPad’s on-screen keyboard.
The Keyboard Folio will have magnets to ensure your Folio is fully closed and that your device is safe. The keyboard will also feature full-size keys, so that you can adapt quickly to the accessory and shell out emails, messages, and search queries painfully easy. The keyboard also has shortcuts designed for the iPad that will allow you to do a lot more without having to lift your hands. You can also adjust the angle of your Folio to your preference. You can fold your Folio to hide the keyboard, or you can prop up the stand to enjoy a full keyboard typing experience.
The keyboard, like all other Folio keyboards, connects to your iPad device through Bluetooth. The Keyboard Folio will also wake up your iPad when you open it, and put your iPad to sleep when you close it. That way you are able to conserve your iPad’s battery life as much as possible. You can recharge your keyboard with the USB cable provided, however you probably won’t need to for a while since it can last up to 3 months average on a full charge.
The Logitech Keyboard Folio for the iPad will launch in both the United States and Europe in April 2013. You can purchase one for $99.99. The Keyboard Folio for the iPad Mini will launch in May 2013, for a cheaper price of $89.99. The Logitech Keyboard Folio will be available in Pink, Yellow, Blue or Black. You can find out more about the Keyboard Folio in the source link below.
[via Logitech]
Logitech announces Keyboard Folio for iPads is written by Brian Sin & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Mar 26
It looks like T-Mobile’s version of the iPhone 5 will lack a feature that many T-Mobile subscribers love to take advantage of. At T-Mobile’s Uncarrier event today, it announced that its version of the iPhone 5 will not be supporting the carrier’s exclusive WiFi calling technology. While it may not be a deal breaker for many, especially since T-Mobile’s 4G LTE Network has just gone live, many others will be disappointed.
T-Mobile’s WiFi Calling is a lifesaver for many people, especially considering how T-Mobile doesn’t have the best network coverage around. If you have poor-to-no reception in your office, or at your friend’s home, or at a Starbucks, you can switch on your WiFi and use a nearby WiFi network as a coverage extender (for compatible phones). The service makes sure that you can get coverage indoors at all times.
While T-Mobile’s iPhone 5 won’t have support for WiFi calling, it will be the only iPhone 5 from any major carrier to offer HD Voice calling. The feature delivers crystal clear phone calls between two HD Voice compatible phones. Background noise will be reduced drastically and you’ll be experiencing calls as if the person you’re talking to is right next to you. With the iPhone 5′s LTE capabilities, as well as its 4G HSPA+ capabilities, you can be assured that you will be HD Voice-capable at all times.
T-Mobile now has LTE coverage in Phoenix, San Jose, Baltimore, Kansa City, Las Vegas, Washington D.C., and Houston. You will be able to experience an average download speed of 25Mbps and an average upload speed of 8Mbps on T-Mobile’s LTE network. Some screenshots have shown, however, that T-Mobile’s LTE speeds can reach up to 60Mbps download speeds. To take advantage of T-Mobile’s new LTE network, you should check out the carrier’s new Simple Choice plans.
Have a peek at our full iPhone 5 review now and get ready for the full T-Mobile release soon!
T-Mobile iPhone 5 won’t support WiFi calling is written by Brian Sin & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Mar 26
iPhone 5 coming to T-Mobile April 12th, 4S and 4 available in ‘select markets’
Posted in: Today's Chili 
Remember when T-Mobile announced that it would begin carrying Apple products sometime this year? It looks like today’s the day we finally get more information. As we’ve been expecting, the fourth-largest carrier is now ready to officially offer the iPhone after years of inviting customers to bring an unlocked model onto its network. (Update: see our hands-on here!) The iPhone 5 will be available in retail stores and online starting April 12th, but you’ll be able to pre-order one beginning April 5th. Additionally, the iPhone 4S and 4 will be coming to “select markets,” though we haven’t seen details on which markets or when they’ll be offered.
What about pricing? You can grab the iPhone 5 for $100 down and pay the rest in $20 monthly installments for the next two years; the 4S will be $70 down (with the same $20 installments) and the 4 will be $15 down with $15 monthly payments. No doubt, this move will make its forthcoming LTE launch even more enticing, but that’s not all: T-Mobile CEO John Legere stated on stage that his company’s version of the iPhone 5 will support AWS HSPA+ in addition to LTE. HD Voice is also offered on this particular model.
We also learned that despite the network’s use of the “UnCarrier” brand, its version of the iPhone 5 will be locked to T-Mobile until the phone is completely paid off.
Stay updated on T-Mobile’s announcements with our liveblog!
Filed under: Cellphones, Wireless, Mobile, Apple, T-Mobile
Source: T-Mobile
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