Aug 16
People living in the sticks, rejoice! Bloomberg is reporting that Dish Network is planning to roll out a nationwide satellite broadband internet service —and promises speeds of between 5 and 15 megabits per second. More »
Aug 15
iPad Mini connector cable spotted?
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Sure, there was a dud in the iPad Mini display image that was leaked earlier today, but what you see above came from the very same people who brought you the Galaxy Note 2 bezel, so I would say that the above image has a very high probability of depicting the actual iPad Mini connector cable – what do you think? This could very well be the very first component of the new iPad Mini that is pictured and shared with the rest of the world, where it is noticeably smaller compared to the current connector which works with most of all the mobile devices from Apple. (more…)
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: iPad Mini to look like bigger iPod Touch with thin bezels?, iPad Mini lacks a rear camera?,
Aug 15
Apple TV May Not Become the Streaming Utopia We—And Apple—Had Hoped For [Apple TV]
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The Apple TV is one of the most competent set-top boxes you can find, and has sneakily become one of Apple’s most important offerings. But as good as it is now, the Apple TV has also always been about potential; the company’s long been in negotiations with content owners to provide channels as apps, an a la carte streaming future that would liberate us from cable companies forever. More »
Aug 15
Is This the iPad Mini’s Tiny New Screen? (Update: Probably Not) [Ipad Mini]
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A tipster with strong business ties to China just sent us this image—allegedly the display of the (rumored) iPad Mini. If it’s real, this is the very face of Apple’s newest mystery gadget. Update: Looks suspiciously like a Kindle Fire. More »
Aug 15
Does this FCC filing reveal information about the next Amazon Kindle Fire? It’s hard to say for sure because, as exhaustive detective work by the Digital Reader reveals, it was filed by a front company for a front company that’s fronting for someone that’s maybe/probably Amazon. Oh the joys of poring over FCC documents! More »
Aug 15
Motorola DROID RAZR HD specs tipped
Posted in: Today's ChiliYesterday, a report surfaced detailing that Motorola was planning to launch the DROID RAZR HD in conjunction with Verizon in October. The launch would be contingent on the sales numbers of the DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX, however, with the companies needing to clear inventory before launching a new model. On top of that, it was believed that Motorola was also working on a RAZR MAXX HD, but PhoneArena has heard from a tipster that there are no such plans.
Previous reports tipped the RAZR HD for a 13-megapixel camera, but PhoneArena’s source denies the camera boost, saying that the standard eight megapixel offering will be there instead. On top of that, the phone will come with a Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor clocked at 1.5Ghz, the same chip that’s found in the US versions of the Samsung Galaxy S III and HTC One X.
The internal storage size of the device isn’t known, but a microSD card slot will definitely be included, says the source. The battery, however, won’t have the rumored 3,300mAh capacity, instead falling somewhere in the region of 2,530mAh, but that’s still a nice boost compared to the batteries found in other smartphones. Tthe tipster confirms that previous leaked pictures of the handset are accurate, with the device featured a patterned kevlar back once again.
Finally, the screen size is said to come in at 4.6-inches, featuring the same 720p resolution and ColorBoost tech used on the Atrix HD, lining up nicely with previous rumors. If leaked pictures from earlier in the year are to be believed, Motorola will also ditch the four capacitive keys under the screen, instead opting for the on-screen buttons used in Ice Cream Sandwich. The handset will ship with ICS, but an update to Jelly Bean is expected “sometime in 2013.”
Motorola DROID RAZR HD specs tipped is written by Ben Kersey & originally posted on SlashGear.
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Aug 15
Another alleged Samsung Galaxy Note 2 photo surfaces, could this be another fake?
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About a week ago, we reported that a photo have surfaced which allegedly was that of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 2. In case it wasn’t obvious at that time, the photo was in fact a fake and is one that we have seen before in rumors regarding the Samsung Galaxy S3. However it seems that the folks at GSMArena have received a photo by a tipster who alleges that it is the official photo for the upcoming Galaxy Note 2. As you can see in the photo above, it looks like a larger version of the Galaxy S3, although at this point we can’t tell if it was designed that way on purpose or if it’s merely a fake and a photo manipulated Galaxy S3 designed to look bigger.
The tipster went on to detail some of the specs of the device which includes a 1280×800 Super AMOLED display measuring at 5.5”. Allegedly Samsung decided to pass on the Full HD display as it was putting too much strain on the battery. Other specs include a quad-core Exynos 4 processor clocked at 1.5GHz and will come with the same 8MP camera as the Galaxy S3. It also seems that the device will launch with Android 4.0 ICS as Jelly Bean is still being worked on for it. It’s only a matter of weeks until the official unveiling, so until then we suggest taking this with a grain of salt and check back with us on the 29th of August for the details. We’re leaning towards fake here and will maintain a good degree of skepticism, but for the sake of discussion, what do you guys think?
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Samsung Galaxy Note 2 photo is a dud, Upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 2 rumored to feature flexible AMOLED displays,
Aug 15
Sony A99 rumored video specs leaked
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DSLR cameras these days are pretty good at recording videos at pretty good quality. One of the episodes of the television series, House, was actually shot entirely using the Canon EOS 5D MK II, so we guess having good video capture features and specs for high-end DSLR cameras is almost to be expected these days. That being said, Chinese website Xirumo has posted some details of the video specs for the rumored Sony A99 DSLT camera, and based on what we’ve seen, they are pretty impressive if true! (more…)
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Anonymous claims PSN breach, 10M accounts allegedly accessed, Sony trademarks ‘Exmor RS’, might indicate new camera sensor,
Aug 15
Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for Samsung Galaxy S3 rumored for 29th of August rollout
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About a week ago, we reported that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean was being prepped for the Samsung Galaxy S3 along with other Samsung devices. Well if you own the Galaxy S3 and you’re looking forward to the Android 4.1 update, it seems that a recent set of rumors has suggested that the wait might not be as long as initially thought. Rumors are now suggesting that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean could be rolling out for the Samsung by the end of the month, 29th of August to be exact which is also when Samsung is expected to unveil the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Coincidence or planned? In any case be sure to check back with us then to see if the rumors pan out!
By Ubergizmo. Related articles: Android 4.1 Jelly Bean updates headed for Galaxy S2, Galaxy S3, Galaxy Note and Galaxy Note 2, Galaxy S3 to get Jelly Bean soon, Galaxy S2 in testing?,
Aug 15
iPad mini design detailed
Posted in: Today's ChiliSeveral reports have indicated that Apple is working on a smaller version of the iPad, said to be around 7.85-inches, but there haven’t been anywhere near as many leaks as there have been for the next iPhone. 9to5Mac believes it has solid information regarding the design of the iPad mini, however, suggesting that it will look like an enlarged iPod touch, with smaller bezels compared to the current iPads.
[Above mockup by 9to5Mac, showing the potential iPad mini design.]
9to5Mac suggests that this may make the tablet easier to hold due to the reduced size, with users gripping the tablet from the back rather than grabbing on to the bezels. Some of the buttons on the iPad mini will also be tweaked, with the volume rocker featuring seperate physical buttons rather than a combined rocker. A microphone will also be added to the back of the device for noise cancellation.
The thinner bezel is also alluded to in alleged schematics for the iPad mini, first spotted back in July. The schematics corroborate reports of the thinner bezel and tweaked buttons that have come from multiple sources, and also point to a much thinner design for the device compared to the current generation iPad. The smaller dock connector that has been rumored for the next iPhone, along with all iOS products going forward, is also seen in the drawings.
John Gruber at Daring Fireball has backed up some of these claims in addition to iMore, suggesting that the bezels will indeed be noticeably reduced, with Apple possibly aiming for a much thinner device compared to the current iPad. The company had to increase thickness slightly over the iPad 2 in order to accommodate the Retina display and larger batteries, but won’t necessarily have to make those concessions for the iPad mini, allowing for a thinner device.
iPad mini design detailed is written by Ben Kersey & originally posted on SlashGear.
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