Apple TV Software Update 4.2 Now Available, Hints at Future of Apps on The Platform

Along with iOS 4.3 for iPhone, Apple also released software update 4.2 for Apple TV bringing the following new features:
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Apple Releases iOS 4.3 Software Update

Apple today released iOS 4.3 software update for iOS device including iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. The update contains new features and improvements including:
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Pioneer Introduces VSX-1021 A/V Receiver with Apple AirPlay Support

Pioneer today introduced a new high performance audio video receiver that includes Apple's AirPlay for wireless music streaming. With AirPlay, Pioneer’s VSX-1021 7.1-channel home theater receiver becomes the hub for social entertainment, giving music lovers complete access, control, and playback of their entire iTunes music library with incredible sound quality.
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AMD Launches World’s Fastest Graphics Card Radeon HD 6990

AMD today announced the launch of the fastest graphics card in the world, the AMD Radeon HD 6990, packing so much raw performance it delivered a new single graphics card world record score of P11865 in the industry standard 3DMark11 benchmark.
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Review Roundup: Apple MacBook Pro 13-inch (2011)

Apple updated the 13-inch MacBook Pro with 2nd generation Core i5 and Core i7 processors, high speed Thunderbolt I/O and new FaceTime HD camera. The 13-inch MacBook Pro is available in two configurations: one with a 2.3 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i5 and 320GB hard drive priced $1,199; and one with a 2.7 GHz Dual-Core Intel Core i7 and 500GB hard drive priced $1,499.
Below we have added link to 8 best 13-inch MacBook Pro reviews available online:
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iPad 2 More Than Three Times Faster than Galaxy Tab and Original iPad

Apple has already said that the dual core A5 chip on iPad 2 is 2x faster for normal computational tasks and 9x faster for graphics. However, Apple didn’t talk about browsing performance. Well, no need to worry, CNET came to the rescue and ran some JavaScript benchmarking test, as well as compared iPad 2’s browsing performance with some other iOS and Android devices.
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iPhone 5 to Get Aluminum Back Casing? We Don't Think So...

Macotakara is reporting Apple is planning to use aluminum in place of glass to make the back cover of upcoming iPhone 5. The website posted following translation from Chinese newspaper Economic Daily News:
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Review Roundup: Apple MacBook Pro 15-inch (2011)

In February, Apple updated their MacBook Pro lineup with 2nd generation Intel Core processors, faster graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and new FaceTime HD camera. The new 15-inch MacBook Pro is available in two models: one with a 2.0 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7, 256MB AMD Radeon HD 6490M and 500GB hard drive starting at $1,799 and one with a 2.2 GHz quad-core Intel Core i7, 1GB AMD Radeon HD 6750M and 750GB hard drive starting at $2,199.
Below we have added links to 8 best 15-inch MacBook Pro reviews posted online:
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iPad 2’s Thinness and Pricing is Making Samsung Rethink Their Tablet Strategy

Apple launched the iPad 2 just two days back and its already sending shockwaves through various Android tablet makers. Samsung’s executive vice president of mobile division, Lee Don-joo was the first to come out and acknowledge it today. Yonhap News Agency posted the following after an interview with the executive:
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Initial Hands-on Impressions of iPad 2

Apple allowed some hands-on time with the new iPad 2 for journalist after its introduction on Wednesday. Many journalists have posted their initial impressions after playing with the iPad 2 for sometime. Most tested the performance and also new applications like FaceTime and Photo Booth. Initial takeaway from hands-on time with the new iPad 2 is as follows.
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Rumor Checklist for March 2nd Apple Press Event

Before the March 2nd Apple press event many rumors were floating around the blogosphere about what Apple will announce at the event, which was mainly aimed at iPad. There were four main rumors about the event including iPad 2 launch, MobileMe update, iOS 5 introduction and smaller/cheaper iPhone announcement. Out of the four rumors only one came true the iPad 2 launch.
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Olympus SZ-30MR First Ever Camera to Capture Full HD Video and 16-Megapixel Stills Simultaneously

Olympus has introduced two new super zoom cameras SZ-30MR and SZ-20. The SZ-30MR has 24x wide optical zoom (25-600mm) and is the first camera ever to offer simultaneous recording of 1080p Full HD movies and 16 Megapixel still photos using Dual Engine TruePic III+ image processor. On the other hand SZ-20 has 12.5X optical zoom (24-300mm) and TruePic III+ image processor. Common features on SZ-30MR and SZ-20 include:
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Apple Introduces Thinner, Lighter and Faster iPad 2

Apple today introduced iPad 2, the next generation tablet. iPad 2 features an entirely new design that is 33 percent thinner and up to 15 percent lighter than the original iPad, while maintaining the same stunning 9.7-inch LED-backlit LCD screen. iPad 2 features Apple’s new dual-core A5 processor for blazing fast performance and stunning graphics and now includes two cameras, a front-facing VGA camera for FaceTime and Photo Booth, and a rear-facing camera that captures 720p HD video.
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Live Coverage: Apple March 2, iPad 2 Press Event at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST

We will be posting detailed information about all the products Apple announced today on TechzTalk. Check it out for sure.

• That's it from the keynote. Now its hand-on time with the new hardware.
  
• He adds "The hardware and software need to intertwine more than they do on a PC. We think we're on the right path with this."
  
• Steve is back up and he says "This is worth repeating. It's in Apple's DNA that technology is not enough. It's tech married with the liberal arts and the humanities. Nowhere is that more true than in the post-PC products. Our competitors are looking at this like it's the next PC market. That is not the right approach to this. These are pos-PC devices that need to be easier to use than a PC, more intuitive."
  
• Steve is now showing introductory video on iPad 2.
  
• "We think 2011 is clearly the year of iPad 2."
  
• Steve is back on stage "So iPad 2 -- amazing product. Faster, lighter, thinner. Cameras and gyro. iOS 4.3 and FaceTime. iMovie and GaragrBand. 3G on AT&T and Verizon. Same battery life. Same prices. Black and white. Smart Covers."
  
• GarageBand will also be available on March 11th for $4.99. For that price its a awesome piece of software.
  
• Now GarageBand demo by Xander Soren. The app looks so perfect on iPad, you can play Grand Piano, drums and guitar on the iPad.
  
• Next is GarageBand for iPad. It has got touch instruments, you can plug in a guitar if you want, but it's got touch instruments. Guitar amps and effects, 8 track recording and mixing, 250+ loops and compatible with Mac version.
  
• Steve is back on stage, he says "It's awesome. 1.3 lbs... it blows my mind, this stuff."
  
• iMovie on iPad is similar to app on the iPhone, but only better. It will be available on March 11th for $4.99.
  
• Editing a movie on the iPad looks really easy and the touchscreen actually makes it easier.
  
• Randy Ubillos is demoing the iMovie for iPad and it looks gorgeous on iPad.
  
• iPad also get iMovie. It will come with precision editor, multitrack audio recording, new themes, AirPlay to Apple TV and HD video editing.
  
• Scott is demoing Photo Booth and FaceTime.
  
• The iPad comes with new cameras and they also have new software for the cameras including Photo Booth with real time effects and FaceTime.
  
• iOS 4.3 will bring Nitro JavaScript engine for Safari, iTunes home sharing, Airplay improvements, preference for iPad switch and Personal hotspot for iPhone 4.
  
• Along with iPad 2 Apple is releasing iOS 4.3 and Scott Forstall is on the stage.
  

• Second is a cover, Apple calls it "Smart Cover". It a flap that covers the front of the device. it is magnetic and can form various shapes. it will cost $39 for poly case and $69 for leather.
  
• First is a $39 HDMI adopter that allows 1080p video output and works with all applications.
  
• iPad 2 will ship on March 11th in US and March 25th around the world. Now Steve is showing accessories for the new iPad.
  
• Steve points out that 5 of the 6 iPad models are cheaper than competition. All the upcoming 10-inch tablets have a starting price of $799.
  
• Prices will remain same with WiFi 16GB model starting at $499 going up to $829 for 64GB WiFi+3G model.
  

• It will be available in black and white colors on both AT&T and Verizon.
  
• iPad 2 is thinner than iPhone, its just 8.8mm thin compared to 13.4mm for iPad and 9.3mm for iPhone 4. It is also lighter at 1.3 pounds.
  
• Steve says Apple has built in some cameras for video.
  
• The A5 processor has dual-core, CPU is up to 2X faster, graphics is 9X faster and has same low power as A4.
  
• It is an all new design, a complete redesign and features A5 processor.
  
• Steve is back on stage. Today we're going to introduce iPad 2.
  
• Now Steve is showing a video about 2010 "The year of the iPad", in which everyone is talking about iPad at school, in hospital and offices.
  
• He says that App Store has 65,000 iPad app compared to 100 app Honeycomb (android) has.
  
• Steve is now showing some iPad app available in the App Store today.
  
• Steve calls the iPad third post-PC era blockbuster product after iPod and iPhone. Over 15 million sold in first 9 months. He is talking about sales figures highlighting how far ahead iPad is.
  
• Also Apple shipped 100 million iPhones this quarter.
  
• iTunes now has 200 million accounts and developers have made $2 billion via App store.
  
• He starts with iBook store announces that Random House is bringing 17,000 books to the store and over 2500 publishers in the iBook store now.
  
• Steve says we have been working on this product for a while and I didnt want to miss it.
  
• The crowd has gone crazy and Steve gets a standing ovation.
  
• Lights are down and surprise Steve is on stage.
  
• Announcement - Ladies and and gentlemen, our presentation will begin shortly. Please switch devices to silent mode.
  

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We will be doing live coverage of Apple iPad event today. The image on the invitation clearly shows that Apple will launch the second-generation iPad today, but rumors are that the event will not be iPad only. Along with iPad 2, Apple might announce iOS 5 and updated MobileMe service. So, join use at 10AM PST/ 1PM EST / 6PM London / 11:30PM Mumbai for complete coverage of the Apple iPad 2 event on live.TechzTalk.com.

Till the event starts you can read the recent rumors about the iPad 2 and March 2 event below:

• Rumor Roundup: Apple March 2nd iPad Press Event

Rumor Roundup: Apple March 2nd iPad Press Event

Last week, Apple sent out invites for a March 2nd press event and it’s very obvious from the image on the invite that the event will focus on iPad 2 launch. However, it is rumored that the press event will not be only about iPad. Apple is going to launch few new products at the event along with the iPad and these products will be related to iPad and iOS. So, here is the list of rumored products Apple will announce tomorrow at the press event:
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Microsoft Executive: Every Executive in the PC Industry Should Use an Apple Notebook

Rahul Sood, former CTO of HP gaming PC business and now general manager at Microsoft Xbox division, today posted on FaceBook criticism targeting the PC industry. Sood basically says that there is not a single PC maker that can match design and appeal Apple products have. He wrote, “Every executive in the PC industry should use an Apple notebook. Apple doesn’t just design products they designed their business & process.”
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Apple Working on Lower Priced iPhone Says COO Tim Cook

In an interview with Bernstein Research analyst Toni Sacconaghi, Apple executives COO Tim Cook, CFO Peter Oppenheimer and VP Eddy Cue talked about iPhone, iPad and market expansion. Cook was very happy with the iPhone growth and the halo effect it brings for other Apple products calling iPhone “the mother of all halos”. The most interesting part of the interview was Cook confirming Apple’s plans for a lower priced iPhone. The analyst wrote:
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Apple Should Stop Calling 13-inch Model MacBook Pro

When Apple introduced the aluminum Unibody design in October 2008 they simply called the 13-inch model MacBook, whereas the 15- and 17-inch models were called MacBook Pro. The MacBook Pro had discrete graphics and faster processors, while the 13-inch MacBook came with GeForce 9400M GPU that shared memory with the main system. However, in 2009 Apple decided that all aluminum Unibody laptops would be branded as MacBook Pro, even though the 13-inch model didn’t come with Pro features like discrete graphics.
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Intel Officially Announces Superfast 10Gbps Thunderbolt I/O Technology

Intel today announced the availability of Thunderbolt technology, a new high-speed PC connection technology that brings together high-speed data transfer and high-definition (HD) display on to a single cable. Running at 10Gbps, Thunderbolt technology can transfer a full-length HD movie in less than 30 seconds. This Intel-developed technology is coming to market through a technical collaboration with Apple, and is available first on Apple’s new line of MacBook Pro laptops launch today.
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Apple Updates MacBook Pro with Next Generation Processors, Graphics & Thunderbolt I/O Technology

Apple today updated the MacBook Pro family with next generation processors and graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and a new FaceTime HD camera. Featuring the very latest dual-core and quad-core Intel Core processors, the entire MacBook Pro line is up to twice as fast as the previous generation.
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Sony Updates Thin and Light VAIO S Series

Sony today updated their thin and light 13-inch VAIO S series laptop with 2nd generation Intel Core processors. The laptops have a new ‘full flat’ design crafted in magnesium with a wide aluminum palm rest. It is now just 24mm (0.94-inch) thin and weighs 1.75 kg (3.85 pounds).
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More MacBook Pro Rumors

Yesterday, we reported few details about upcoming MacBook Pro models - including complete new design (externally and internally), SSD adoption and 50% jump in performance. And, today French site MacGeneration claims that they have specifications of the new MacBook Pros. MacRumors posted the translated spec sheet that goes as follows:
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MacBook Pro Update Featuring Sandy Bridge Processor, SSD and New Case Design Coming Within a Week

Rumors that Apple will be updating MacBook Pro lineup very soon are getting strong (actually it’s almost certain). Also reports that Best Buy has added new Apple notebook SKUs to their laptop discovery tool, and Apple’s online store shows 3-5 days wait time for new MacBook Pro orders are adding more fuel to the fire.
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Apple Plans to Introduce New High-Speed Connection Technology Soon

Apple has been working with Intel on the new Light Peak technology, which would bring 10Gbps data transfer speeds in both directions simultaneously. Intel hasn’t announced a release date for products based on the new technology, but it looks like Apple plans to use Light Peak technology soon in their upcoming products.
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NVIDIA Tegra Roadmap Reveals Kal-EL Quad-Core ARM Processor with Core 2 Duo Like Performance

NVIDIA revealed their Tegra processor roadmap with processors codenames based on comic book superheroes. NVIDIA will follow Tegra 2 with quad-core processor codenamed Kal-El (Superman) later this year, after that in 2012 they will launch processor codenamed Wayne (Batman) followed by processor Logan (Wolverine) in 2013 and processor Stark (Ironman) in 2014. NVIDIA says by 2014 the processor Stark will offer 75x performance when compared to Tegra processors.
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iPad 2 Leather Case Shows Upcoming New Features and Design Changes on the New Model

MIC Gadget claims to have gotten an iPad 2 leather case from a “secret Asian Case supplier” that was made for, tried and tested on an actual iPad 2 (not a prototype or mockup). The case design clearly shows hole for the new camera on back and big space for bigger speaker grill at the bottom. The case is also smaller and the original iPad wasn’t able to fit in it, giving weight to the rumors that the new iPad will not only be thinner, but also smaller in length and width with a slightly narrower bezel. The case is designed to fit iPad model with tapered sides and flat back.
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BGR Claims Verizon iPhone Sales are Disappointing, But Simple Calculation Shows They are Actually Excellent Numbers

BGR today posted unit sales totals from five Apple Store combined showing both Verizon and AT&T iPhone 4 sales since launch of Verizon iPhone last Thursday. BGR also posted that they have heard online pre-orders for Verizon iPhone were around 550,000. The numbers during the Verizon iPhone’s first five days of availability are:

• Thursday: Verizon = 909, AT&T = 539
• Friday: Verizon = 916, AT&T = 680
• Saturday: Verizon = 660, AT&T = 471
• Sunday: Verizon = 796, AT&T = 701
• Monday: Verizon = 711, AT&T = 618

Now lets do some calculations based on the above numbers. On average, five Apple stores are selling 798 Verizon iPhones per day, that’s 160 Verizon iPhones per day per store. Apple has 236 stores in US, so Apple alone is selling 37,760 Verizon iPhone per day. This doesn’t include Apple online sales and iPhone sold at Verizon stores.

Around 550,000 Verizon iPhones were pre-ordered, and if we consider just the Apple store sales and the pre-orders, Apple would sell one million Verizon iPhones in 11 days. That’s 6 times faster than Motorola Droid sales on Verizon, which took over 2 months to reach one million mark after launch. And remember we are not including Verizon iPhone sales through thouands of Verizon stores, Best Buy stores, Walmart and Online Stores.

If the Verizon iPhone sales continue at the same pace, Apple Store alone would have sold around 1.8 million Verizon iPhones by end of this quarter (in just 48 days). And that’s an impressive number anyway you look at it.

Microsoft Shows New Windows Phone 7 Features at MWC 2011

At Mobile World Congress opening keynote, Microsoft showed what the rest of the year will bring for Windows Phone 7. And also defended Microsoft and Nokia’s partnership announced few days back. Microsoft announced that the following new features would be coming to Windows Phone 7 in 2011:
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Deutsche Telekom Slides Hint at iPhone 5 with NFC

Today at Mobile World Congress press conference, Deutsche Telekom announced it plans to deploy Near Field Communications (NFC) payment system for mobile devices in multiple markets. Though Deutsche executives didn’t mentioned Apple name during the press conference, but one of the slide with names of all the partners for the NFC deployment included Apple’s name also along with many other handset markers.
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HTC’s First Tablet “Flyer” Announced

At Mobile World Congress in Barcelona, HTC announced its first tablet – the HTC Flyer featuring a 7-inch (1024 x 600) touchscreen. Even though Flyer is a tablet it will ship will Android 2.4 Gingerbread and not Android 3.0, which is specifically designed for tablets. However, HTC says that the Flyer will come with an all-new HTC Sense user experience that has been reimagined for the tablets.
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iPhone 5 Rumors: Three Prototypes, A5 Processor and 4-inch screen

Taiwanese website Apple.pro started the day with news that Apple is testing three different iPhone 5 prototypes. Out of the three prototypes, one even has a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. The other two are just hardware improvements over current model with faster processor, more battery life and an 8-megapixel camera. The website says anyone of the three models can come to the market.
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Sony Xperia Play Now Officially Official

Sony Ericsson today announced the Xperia Play that features slide-out game Pad for immersive gaming experience. According to Sony, Xperia Play delivers the smartphone functionality that the most serious power users could need, teamed with the immersive gaming experience that any gamer would want.
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Smaller and Cheaper iPhone will be a Boon for Apple in Asia

Many websites including Bloomberg and WSJ are reporting rumors about Apple’s plan to announce a smaller and cheaper iPhone model. WSJ wrote the following about the new phone:
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Nokia and Microsoft Partner-up to Fight iPhone and Android

Nokia and Microsoft today announced plans to form a broad strategic partnership intend to jointly create market-leading mobile products and services designed to offer consumers, operators and developers unrivalled choice and opportunity. As each company would focus on its core competencies, the partnership would create the opportunity for rapid time to market execution. Under the proposed partnership:
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Apple to Release Two iPad Models This Year

John Gruber of Darin Fireball believes that Apple will release two iPad models this year, one in April and one in September. He thinks that April is not a particularly good month for an annual iPad release. So, Apple will move the iPad to a September release schedule alongside the iPods. John clearly mentions that he is just guessing based on information he has heard. His guess about Apple’s iPad plans for 2011 is:
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HP Unveils TouchPad Tablet, Pre3 and Veer Smartphones

At their webOS event, HP today introduced three new devices including TouchPad tablet, Pre3 smartphone and Veer smartphone. HP TouchPad is the long rumored tablet based on webOS. The TouchPad has following features:
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Nikon Coolpix P300 with 12-Megapixel Back-Illuminated CMOS Sensor

Nikon announced the new COOLPIX P300, Nikon’s first compact digital camera to feature a super-fast Wide-Angle 4.2x Zoom-NIKKOR glass lens (24mm-100mm, 35mm equivalent) with a maximum aperture F/1.8 for capturing stunning, tack-sharp images and Full HD (1080p) video in a variety of lighting conditions.
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Fujifilm FinePix X100 Semi-Pro Camera Ships in March Priced $1,199

Fujifilm today announced the U.S. debut of its FinePix X100 premium digital camera which will begin shipping in March. According to Fujifilm the camera was developed to appeal to professional and advanced amateur photographers with highest quality images through a high-performance, beautifully crafted compact digital camera. FinePix X100 combines modern technology with a traditional camera design to deliver the ultimate in image quality.
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TI OMAP 5 Chipset Brings ARM Cortex A15 MPCore Processor

Texas Instruments (TI) announced today the next generation of its popular OMAP family: the OMAP 5 mobile applications platform based on ARM Cortex A15 MPCore. According to TI, the 28 nanometer OMAP 5 processor offers up to 3x processing performance and five-fold 3D graphics improvement, consuming nearly 60% less power than OMAP 4 platform.
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Canon Introduces Two New Entry-Level DSLRs Rebel T3i and T3

Canon today announced the new EOS Rebel T3i and EOS Rebel T3 DSLR cameras. Complementing Rebel T2i DSLR, The new Rebel T3i, Canon’s new flagship Rebel, offers fun and easy-to-use features for beginning photographers, and the EOS Rebel T3 provides a more attractively priced option for those looking to experience the pleasure of shooting with a DSLR.
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Review Roundup: Apple iPhone 4 (Verizon)

Verizon iPhone has been the most rumored gadget ever. Since the original iPhone was released in 2007 on AT&T, rumors about a CDMA model for Verizon have been going around. And if pre-orders are any indication it’s also the most wanted smartphone on Verizon right now. Hardware-wise the Verizon iPhone 4 is similar to the original iPhone 4 released in summer of 2010, except for CDMA antenna replacing the GSM antenna. Verizon iPhone 4 will come in 16GB model priced $199 and 32GB model priced $299 with a two-year contract starting on February 10th.
Below we have added links to 10 best Verizon iPhone 4 reviews available online:
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More iPad 2 Rumors

With iPad 2 launch closing in more and more iPad rumors are circulating around the blogosphere. Japanese blog Macotakara posted today that Apple is planning a special event at end of this month for iPad 2 launch. The next gen iPad will be announced in February end, but will ship in March because of Chinese New Year holidays till February 17, which would affect production of the new iPad. Macotakara also posted an image of iPad front glass that Apple will use on iPad 2.
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Verizon iPhone 4 Pre-Orders End in Less Than 18 Hours with Record Sales

Verizon started taking pre-orders of iPhone 4 at 3 AM on Feb 3rd and stopped taking orders at 8:10 PM on the same day, after seeing the most successful first day sales in the history of the company. Verizon sold off the initial pre-order stock of iPhone 4 in less than 18 hours and the iPhone was only available to current Verizon customers. The general market launch of the iPhone 4 on the Verizon Wireless network will occur on Feb. 10, when the phone will be available to non-Verizon customers also.
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iPad 2 Announcement Next Week and Display Specs/Images Leaked

MacNotes is reporting that they have heard from one manufacturer of iPad accessories “Apple is planning on holding an event next week.” The website further adds that at this event, which will be for iOS 4.3 launch Apple will announce the iPad 2 as a “One more thing”. The specifications of iPad 2 provided by MacNotes are same as other rumors with A5 processor, iPod touch like design and an additional mini DisplayPort for direct video output.
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Google Officially Introduces Android 3.0 and Updates Android Market with In-App Billing

At yesterday’s Android event, Google made Android 3.0 of public and introduced some new features for Android Market. As we all know by now, Android 3.0 OS codenamed Honeycomb is focused on tablets and will bring feature like better scaling of Apps, higher resolution screen support and applications aimed specifically at tablet computing. Google demoed the new OS and some of its features at the event and you can check it out in the video below.
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News Corp. Introduces The Daily for iPad

Today Rupert Murdoch, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of News Corporation, unveiled The Daily -- the industry's first national daily news publication created from the ground up for iPad.
"New times demand new journalism," said Mr. Murdoch. "So we built The Daily completely from scratch -- on the most innovative device to come about in my time -- the iPad."
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Flash vs. H.264: Flash Playback Decreases Battery Life by 26 Percent

With MacBook Air launch in October 2010, Apple stopped adding Flash as default to Mac OS X. User can still download, install and run Flash, but they have to get it from Adobe’s website. When questioned about this omission Apple simply said they want users to have the latest Flash update and it’s easier to get it directly from Adobe. However, Ars Technica found out in their MacBook Air review that Apple might have more reasons to keep Flash out.
This gave us an idea why not compare power usage for running Flash and HTML5 on a MacBook Air. As displaying Flash or HTML5 ads continuously for testing can be a problem we decided to run the test using video. We used the same Apple MacBook Air October event video, which is available in Flash on YouTube and in HTML5 (H.264 streaming) on Apple’s website to run the battery life tests.
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Analyst: iPad to Get 1.2GHz Dual-core Cortex A9 Chip

It like a fact now next generation iPad will get dual-core processor, and according to Ming-Chi Kuo of Concord Securities that ARM Cortex-A9 processor will run at 1.2GHz. Ming believes the new processor will bring performance on par with Qualcomm’s new Snapdragon and NVIDIA’s upcoming Tegra 2 3D chips.
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