Microsoft Previews Windows 8 at BUILD Conference, Releases Developer Preview

Microsoft today showcased the next major release of Windows, code-named “Windows 8” at BUILD conference. The company also detailed new tools for developers to write applications of Windows 8.

“We reimagined Windows,” said Steven Sinofsky, president of the Windows and Windows Live Division at Microsoft, in his keynote address to the thousands of developers in attendance. “From the chipset to the user experience, Windows 8 brings a new range of capabilities without compromise.”

Microsoft highlighted and described the following features on Windows 8:
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Review Roundup: Motorola Droid Bionic

One of the most awaited Android handset of 2011, Motorola Droid Bionic was launched by Verizon last week. The Bionic is the first dual core 4G LTE handset on Verizon featuring 4.3-inch (960 x 540) screen, dual Core 1GHz OMAP4430 processor, 8-megapixel camera, 16GB onboard storage with 16GB microSD card preloaded, WiFi, Bluetooth and GPS. The handset is available on Verizon priced $299 with two-year contract.
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Boot Up Time on Windows 8 Computers with SSD Under 10 Seconds

One of the main new features of the upcoming Windows 8 operating system will be its 30-70% faster boot up time. Microsoft says, “Few operations in Windows are as scrutinized, measured, and picked apart as boot. This is understandable—boot times represent an effective proxy for overall system performance.” To improve boot up time Microsoft devised a completely new solution called Fast Startup Mode, which combines traditional cold boot and resume from hibernate.
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TSMC to Start Mass Production of 28nm (A6) Chips in Early 2012, Hinting at iPad 3 Launch in Q1 2012

Apart from the ongoing lawsuit problems between Samsung and Apple, one of the main reasons behind Apple’s switch to TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) was their 28nm process technology for manufacturing ARM based chips. Till now Samsung has manufactured Apple’s A4 and A5 chips, but as anyone who has seen both the chip would know that A5 chip is almost double the size of A4 chip. The size difference is because both the chips are made with 40nm process technology, even though the A5 chip has dual core Cortex A9 processor and dual core PowerVR graphics engine, in place of single core process and graphics engine on A4 chip.
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More Hints Pointing to Imminent iPhone 5 October Launch

Few days back, we posted that more and more evidence is pointing to October iPhone 5 launch and today we have more information pointing to an iPhone 5 announcement coming soon with shipping date in October. The first piece of information comes from EXIF data of an image (above) posted by an Apple engineer online. Pocketnow got their hands on the image and posted:
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IBM and 3M Developing 3D Semiconductors with New Types of Adhesives

IBM and 3M today announced that the two companies plan to jointly develop the first adhesives that can be used to package semiconductors into densely stacked silicon "towers." The companies are aiming to create a new class of materials, which will make it possible to build, for the first time, commercial microprocessors composed of layers of up to 100 separate chips.
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Carriers Start Testing New iOS 5 Features, And Apple to Use New Thinner, Lighter Battery in iPad 3

Apple’s carrier partners have started internal testing and training of iOS 5 in preparation for launch of the new Apple mobile OS along with next generation iPhone 5. 9to5mac is reporting that the training is similar to what occurred soon before last year’s iOS 4 launch alongside the iPhone 4, and uses materials developed with Apple’s help including videos and documents describing the new features of the OS.
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Recent Rumors Point to an October Launch and Complete Redesign for iPhone 5

Till mid-August our sources were still saying that Apple was planning to launch iPhone 5 before start of fall (early or mid September). However, now it looks like they were wrong even if by just few days, more and more evidence is piling up for an October iPhone 5 launch. Also evidence that iPhone 5 will see a complete redesign is becoming very strong.
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Amazon’s Tablet will have Smaller and Cheaper Display, Less Storage to Keep the Price Down

Last week, New York Post reported that Amazon’s tablet “will sell for hundreds less than the entry-point $499 iPad”. As soon as this rumor spread every journalist / blogger started speculating that Amazon will sell a tablet that will match iPad hardware-wise, but Amazon will subsidize the cost in hope of recovering it later via digital media purchases.
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Samsung Announces NX200, WB750 and MV800 Cameras

Samsung has announced three new cameras including interchangeable lens NX200, superzoom WB750 and point-and-shoot MV800. The NX200 is an update if NX100 and features 20.3-megapixel APS-C CMOS sensor, 3-inch AMOLED screen, 7fps continuous shooting mode, 100ms Advanced Autofocus, ISO range of 100-12,800 and 1080p video recording. The camera support i-Function 2.0 lenses, which allow control of smart filters and more from the lens in Lens Priority mode. The NX200 will ship in October at an undisclosed price.
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Fujifilm Announces X10 Compact Camera Featuring 2/3” EXR CMOS Sensor

Fujifilm today announced all new premium compact FUJIFILM X10 digital camera, featuring a new larger 2/3" 12 megapixel EXR CMOS sensor and a bright, high-definition FUJINON F2.0 wide-angle to F2.8 telephoto, 4x manual zoom lens (28-112mm) with a proprietary Super EBC (Electron Beam Coating) that produces superb image quality from edge to edge.
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Sony Unveils 15-inch Vaio S Series Laptop

Sony is bringing their slim and light S Series design to a new 15.5-inch model featuring full HD 1080p display and optional sheet battery for all day mobility (up to 12 hours). The 1-inch thin laptop sports an elegant design in jet black or platinum silver and is crafted with magnesium and aluminum materials for lightness and weighs just 4.4 pounds. Making it one of the lightest 15-inch laptop on the market.
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Samsung Introduces Series 7 Slate PC

Samsung today introduced the Series 7 Slate PC, a lightweight slate computer with full PC capabilities running Windows 7. According to Samsung, Series 7 Slate PC offers all of the features of a full-sized laptop in an extremely portable package, providing highly mobile users with the computing power they need for maximum productivity anywhere they go.
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Leaked Front LCD Assembly of iPhone N94 Prototype Creates More Confusion

There is already lot of confusion about Apple next generation iPhone. What it will be called iPhone 4S or iPhone 5? Will there be two separate new models or just one new model? Will it have bigger screen, A5 processor and so on? And today Engadget posted pics of iPhone N94 prototype front assembly, which has added more confusion. The part looks every similar to iPhone 4 front assembly with just one difference it has a dotted pattern near top that looks like webcam LED on Mac computer. It is very likely that N94 prototype is the cheaper 8GB iPhone 4 and hence the components are very similar. Engadget explains:
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Nikon Updates the CoolPix Compact Camera Lineup

Nikon has added six new cameras to CoolPix compact camera lineup including P7100, S8200, S6200, S100, S1200pj and AW100. All the six cameras will ship in September in preparation for coming holiday season.
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Samsung Brings LTE Support to Galaxy S II and Galaxy Tab 8.9

Samsung today officially announced the much rumored LTE versions of its Galaxy S II smartphone and Galaxy Tab 8.9 tablet. Both the devices will now work with LTE / WCDMA / GSM networks around the world.
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Rumors: Amazon Tablets to Sell for Hundreds Less Than iPad

New York Post, a newspaper known more for gossips than tech news is reporting that Amazon will enter the tablet market in October with a lower priced tablet to compete with Apple’s iPad. Garett Sloane wrote:
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Sony Adds Two New DSLRs SLT-A77 and SLT-A65 to Alpha Series Lineup

Sony today announced two new DSLRs SLT-A77 and SLT-A65 featuring newly developed 24.3-megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor, as well as the world’s first XGA OLED Tru-Finder viewfinder. Sony’s latest refinements to its Translucent Mirror Technology and next generation of Sony’s BIONZ image processing engine make these cameras the fastest and most responsive interchangeable lens cameras in their class, according to Sony.
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Sony Introduces The Much Awaited NEX-7 and NEX-5N APS-C Mirrorless Compact Cameras

Sony today added two new cameras to their Alpha NEX series, the much rumored/awaited NEX-7 aimed at enthusiast photographers and the sleek NEX-5N mid-range mirrorless compact camera. The NEX-7 features new 24.3-megapixel Exmor APS HD CMOS sensor that in combination with new BIONZ image processing engine gives flawless images and HD video, even in low light conditions. The camera has ultra-high sensitivity range of ISO 100-16000 and very low noise.
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Android Becomes Most Popular Mobile Malware Target

Computer security firm McAfee has released their “McAfee Threats Report: Second Quarter 2011”. The report talks in detail about security challenges like hactivist groups, continuous growth of computer malware and Android’s rise to malware supremacy. According to the report:
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WSJ: iPhone 5 Coming to Sprint in October

Earlier today we reported that the iPhone 5 would have dual-mode chipset supporting both the GSM and CDMA networks with a single model. And now The Wall Street Journal is reporting that iPhone 5 will be launched simultaneously on AT&T, Verizon and Sprint. WSJ posted:
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Cheaper iPhone 4 and Dual-Mode CDMA/GSM iPhone 5 Coming in September

Reuters is reporting that Apple has started manufacturing of a lower priced iPhone 4 version that has 8GB of flash memory. Also Apple is sourcing the 8GB flash memory from a Korean company in place of Samsung or Toshiba to bring the cost further down. According to Reuters, cheaper iPhone 4 will be released along side the new iPhone 5 by end of September.
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More iPhone 5 Parts Leaked and iOS 5 Reveals LTE support

Just last week images showing the new iPhone 5 headphone jack and flex cable for the jack were leaked. And now more images of various iPhone 5 parts including battery pack, back camera assembly and flex cable have been leaked. MacRumors has posted images comparing the leaked iPhone 5 parts with iPhone 4 parts and the images show that they are definitely different.
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AT&T VP Almost Confirms Early October iPhone 5 Launch

BGR is reporting that they have heard from a very reliable source that AT&T is preparing for an October iPhone 5 launch. AT&T’s vice president has asked many store managers to be prepared for this busy launch. Jonathan Geller posted on BGR:
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WSJ: iPad 3 Coming in Early 2012 with 2048 x 1536 Resolution Screen

Lorraine Luk today reported for WSJ that Apple is planning to start trial production of next generation iPad 3 in October. One of the main features of the new iPad will be its ultra high-resolution screen (2048 x 1536) and Apple’s component suppliers have already started shipping small quantities for sample testing of the new screen technology. WSJ posted:
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iPhone 5 Parts Leaked and Carriers Preparing for September Announcement and October Shipment

Images showing the new black and white headphone jacks and camera lens assembly for iPhone 5 have been leaked. Apple has always used different color headphone jacks to maintain color consistency for white and black iPhone models. And the leak of both the white and black headphone jacks at the same time would hint at simultaneous launch for both iPhone 5 models. Similar parts leak happened before iPhone 4 was launched, but the parts were of only black color at that time, and as we all know white iPhone 4 was delayed by almost 9 months.
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Review Roundup: Apple Mac mini (Mid 2011)

Apple updated the Mac mini with second generation Core i5/i7 processors, AMD Radeon HD 6630M discrete graphics, Thunderbolt port and Mac OS X Lion in July. According to Apple, the new Mac mini delivers up to twice the processor and graphics performance of the previous generation model. The 2.3 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Mac mini with 2GB of memory, Intel HD Graphics 300 and a 500GB hard drive is priced $599 and the 2.5 GHz dual-core Intel Core i5 Mac mini with 4GB of memory, AMD Radeon HD 6630M graphics and a 500GB hard drive is priced $799. Options include 2.7GHz dual-core Core i7 processor, up to 8GB RAM, 750GB hard drive and 256GB SSD.

Below we have added links of 12 best Mac mini reviews posted online:
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Apple to Delay iPad 3 Launch Till 2012

Rumor is Apple will be delaying the rumored Q3 2011 iPad 3 launch till 2012. According to Digitimes’ sources the delay was caused by the ultra high-resolution screen that Apple plans to use in the next generation iPad. Yenting Chen posted:
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Apple to Ship 56 Million iPhone Units in Q3 and Q4 2011

Digitimes is reporting that Apple has increased their order for total iPhone production (iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4 and upcoming iPhone 5) by 12-13% for second half of 2011. Apple now plans to ship 56 million iPhone units up from previous estimate of about 50 million units. Out of the total shipment iPhone 5 will account for 25.5-26 million units. According to Digitimes:
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TSMC and Apple Start Test Production of Next Generation A6 Processor

Till now Samsung has been Apple’s manufacturing partner for production of their A4 and A5 application processors. However, for their next generation A6 processor Apple has partnered with TSMC (Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company) to take advantage of their new 28nm process technology and to decrease Apple’s dependence on Samsung for major component.
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Two iPhone Models and iPad 3 Coming Soon, Possibly at September 7th Apple Media Event

According to a website Apple ‘N’ Apps, Apple is planning to introduce two distinct models at a special event soon. The first phone will be the rumored iPhone 5 with thinner design, A5 processor, Qualcomm GSM/CDMA chip and bigger screen. And the second phone will combine iOS 5 and iCloud with a new hardware that is internally known as iCloud iPhone at Apple. To decrease the cost of iCloud iPhone Apple will use less Flash storage and depend on iCloud, as well as replace the more expensive glass back panel with curved Aluminum back like the iPad 2.
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Review Roundup: Apple MacBook Air 11-inch (Mid-2011)

Apple updated the MacBook Air lineup with second-generation Intel Core i5/i7 processors, Thunderbolt port, backlit keyboard and Mac OS X Lion in July. The 11-inch MacBook Air models got the most performance boost from this update offering over 2.5x performance improvement over previous generation model. The 1.6 GHz 11-inch MacBook Air is available in two models, one with 2GB of memory and 64GB of flash storage for a suggested retail price of $999, and one with 4GB of memory and 128GB of flash storage for $1,199. Configure-to-order options available are 1.8GHz Core i7 processor ($150) and 256GB Storage ($300) for the top-of-the-line model.

Below we have posted links to 12 best 11-inch MacBook Air reviews available online:
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Best iPhone 5 Rumor Roundup Video

Earlier today, MacRumors posted renders of iPhone 5 (image above) based on leaked case design specifications. The rendering showed an iPhone 5 that is 0.27-inch thick at the top and 0.21-inch at the bottom compared to 0.37-inch on current model, and is wider by 0.05-inch, but shorter by 0.17-inch. It also showed a 4-inch screen with redesigned Menu button.
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Review Roundup: Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (mid 2011)

Apple updated their very popular MacBook Air laptop with next generation core i5 and i7 processor, high-speed Thunderbolt port and backlit keyboard. According to Apple the new Air offers twice the performance of the previous generation while maintaining the same compact design. The 13-inch MacBook Air with 1.7GHz Core i5 processor comes in two configurations, one with 4GB RAM and 128GB storage priced $1,299, and one with 4GB RAM and 256GB storage priced $1,599. Configure-to-order option offers 1.8GHz Core i7 processor upgrade for top-of-the-line model.

Below we have added links to 12 best 13-inch MacBook Air reviews posted online:
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China Mobile Claims Next Gen iPhone will Support TD-LTE 4G, We Don’t Think So

A Chinese website Giz-Chaina.com is reporting that China Mobile, the largest carrier in China has reached an agreement with Apple to bring its 4th generation TD-LTE mobile network standard to next generation iPhone for Chinese market. The website posted:
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Android Malware Threat Continues to Grow

Mobile security firm Lookout has released their 2011 Mobile Threat Report based on data from more than 700 thousand apps and 10 million devices worldwide. The report talks about growth of Malware on Android platform and various methods malware writers are using to trick users. The interesting highlights of the Mobile Threat Report are:
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iPhone 5 being Field Tested and Shipments to Start in September, iPad 3 to Maintain Current Price Points

Guardian is reporting that carriers have received iPhone 5 boxes for field testing indicating the launch is coming soon. Charles Arthur wrote on Guardian:
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Intel Ultrabooks Roadmap for Next Three Generations

Intel introduced the Ultrabooks concept at Computex 2011 in Taiwan few months back. According to Intel, Ultrabook is a new breed of devices that combines performance, responsiveness and security in thin and light form factors. Intel says “you'll think of an Ultrabook as a tablet when you want it, a PC when you need it”.
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Next Generation iPhone 5 Caught on Camera, Rumored Launch Delayed Till October

Past few days have been very hectic when comes to iPhone rumors, leaks have shown everything from iPhone 5 case design to iPhone 5 itself. It all started last week when 9to5mac posted images of silicone case designed for iPhone 5. The case was designed for a thinner device with tapered edges and bigger screen. As soon as these images were leaked many other websites also posted similar iPhone 5 silicone cases in various colors.
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Apple Planning to Launch Ultra Thin 15-inch MacBook Pros in Q1 2012

Today, MacRumors reported that Apple is working on a 15-inch ultra thin Mac notebook, which is already in late testing stages at Apple. Following this news TUAW also chimed in to reveal that these notebook will not be oversized Airs, but will be the next 15- and 17-inch MacBook Pro models. And added “we might see them under Christmas trees, with a few weeks to spare.”
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More iPad 3 and iPhone 5 Rumors

Now that MacBook Air and OS X Lion are out of the way, blogosphere is refocusing their attention on iPad 3 and iPhone 5 rumors. Digitimes is reporting that Taiwan based IC design houses have joined Apple’s supply chain list for iPad 3 production. According to industry sources iPad 3 supply chain will include iML’s integrated programmable gamma/Vcom buffer solutions, Novatek’s LCD driver ICs, Capella’s ambient light sensors and Richtek’s integrated power management ICs. Steven Shen of Digitimes’ believes that Apple is ready to adopt IC solutions from Taiwan based IC design houses to bring down the cost of iPad 3 production, which will have Retina display.
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Apple and AT&T Preparing for Fall iPhone 5 Launch

Both Apple and AT&T are planning for fall iPhone 5 launch according to various sources. MacRumors is reporting that Apple has starting recruiting extra part time staff for next two months. Arnold Kim wrote on MacRumors:
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Review Roundup: Mac OS X Lion 10.7

Apple released Mac OS X Lion, the eight major release of their desktop operating system with more than 250 new features on July 20th. Some of the main features in Lion are new Multitouch gestures, full screen apps, Mission Control, Launchpad, Resume, Auto Save, Versions and AirDrop. Mac OS X Lion 10.7 is available as a download from the Mac App Store for $29.99 and will be made available on a USB thumb drive through the Apple Stores and other retailers later this August priced $69.
Below we have posted links to 12 best Mac OS X Lion reviews available online:
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Apple Updates Mac mini with New Intel Processors and AMD Discrete Graphics

Apple today updated the Mac mini with next generation Intel core processors, new discrete graphics, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology and Lion, the world’s most advanced operating system. The new Mac mini delivers up to twice the processor and graphics performance of the previous generation in the same amazingly compact and efficient aluminum design. Starting at just $599 (US), the new Mac mini is available for order today and in stores tomorrow.
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Apple Updates MacBook Air With Next Generation Processors, Thunderbolt and Backlit Keyboard

Apple today updated the MacBook Air with next generation processors, high-speed Thunderbolt I/O technology, a backlit keyboard and Mac OS X Lion, the world’s most advanced operating system. With up to twice the performance of the previous generation, flash storage for instant-on responsiveness and a compact design so portable you can take it everywhere, the MacBook Air starts at $999 (US) and is available for order today and in stores tomorrow.
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Mac OS X Lion Now Available on Mac App Store

Apple today announced that Mac OS X Lion, the eighth major release of the world’s most advanced operating system with more than 250 new features, is available today as a download from the Mac App Store for $29.99. Some of the amazing features in Lion include: new Multi-Touch gestures; system-wide support for full screen apps; Mission Control, an innovative view of everything running on your Mac; the Mac App Store, the best place to find and explore great software, built right into the OS; Launchpad, a new home for all your apps; and a completely redesigned Mail app.
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Apple Reports 142% iPhone Sales Growth and 183% iPad Sales Growth

Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2011 third quarter ended June 25, 2011. The Company posted record quarterly revenue of $28.57 billion and record quarterly net profit of $7.31 billion, or $7.79 per diluted share. These results compare to revenue of $15.70 billion and net quarterly profit of $3.25 billion, or $3.51 per diluted share, in the year-ago quarter. Gross margin was 41.7 percent compared to 39.1 percent in the year-ago quarter. International sales accounted for 62 percent of the quarter’s revenue.
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Mac Hardware-wise Next Few Weeks will be Very Exciting

With Apple about to report stellar quarterly results and OS Lion all set to launch tomorrow. Many of our sources are saying that this is just the beginning and next few weeks will bring many exciting Mac related news.
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Apple to Launch Low-End iPhone 3GS for $350 and High-End iPhone 4S by End of Summer

BGR today reported that Apple would launch a low-end iPhone (3GS) along with next generation iPhone to address both the lower- and higher-end smartphone market. According to one of the BGR’s sources:
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Apple Testing Retina Displays for Upcoming iPad from Samsung and LG

Samsung and LG, the world’s two largest LCD makers are about to securing a big order from Apple for next generation iPad displays, according to The Korea Times. Both the companies are working with Apple to bring Retina Display to the iPad by end of this quarter. The Korea Times posted:
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