Since Samsung announced the May 3rd London event, rumors about Galaxy S III that many believe will be launched at the event are spreading like wildfire. Rumors range from external case design to hardware specifications with many expecting some magical numbers. Below are some of the most prominent rumors:
Read MoreApril 19, 2012
Nikon Introduces Entry Level D3200 DSLR with 24-Megapixel Sensor
Nikon today officially announced the much rumored D3200 DSLR, an upgrade to D3100. The new camera features a 24-megapixel sensor, 1080p video recording at 30fps, 4 frames-per-second continuous shooting mode and an optional WiFi module WU-1a. When connected to the camera, this optional WU-1a adapter can wirelessly send images to mobile devices like smartphones and tablets, preview an image before shooting and control the camera remotely.
Read MoreApril 10, 2012
iPhone 5 Rumors: Sleek Unibody Design, 4-inch Screen and May Be Coming in Q3 or Q4...
Well today was a busy day for next generation iPhone rumors, the day started with an analyst claiming that he had knowledge about upcoming iPhone, followed by Foxconn’s head of human resources giving his two cents about iPhone launch and finally some specs were also thrown into the mix by 9to5mac.
Read MoreApril 9, 2012
Next Gen Intel Ivy Bridge Quad Core Mobile Processor Shows 10-30% Performance Improvement
Last week, we reported that upcoming thinner and lighter MacBook Pros featuring new Ivy Bridge processors will be the most powerful Mac laptops ever with at least 30% performance jump. Adding more weight to our report, a Bulgarian website Laptop.bg has posted benchmarks of entry level quad core mobile processor Intel Core i7-3610QM, which will be part of Ivy Bridge lineup. The website got their hands on the new processor and ran some benchmarking tests comparing the new Ivy Bridge mobile processor with last years Sandy Bridge chips.
Read MoreApril 6, 2012
Intel and Nissan Partner-Up for Atom based Car Infotainment System
Intel Corporation announced today that the next-generation in-vehicle infotainment system (IVI) for select NISSAN Motor Company production vehicles will be powered by the Intel Atom processor beginning in 2013. The IVI system features a twin-display that was unveiled in the Infiniti LE, a luxury zero-emissions concept vehicle, at the New York International Auto Show today. Infiniti is the luxury vehicle brand of the NISSAN Motor Company.
Read MoreApril 5, 2012
Panasonic Introduces New LUMIX GF5 Camera Aimed at Budding Photographers
Panasonic today announced a new digital interchangeable lens system camera, the LUMIX DMC-GF5 featuring a newly developed 12.1-megapixel Live MOS sensor and redesigned Venus Engine. The combination offers excellent image quality and color reproduction even in low-light situations and at a maximum 12800 high ISO sensitivity. Also, the new noise reduction system includes a combination 3DNR (3D Noise Reduction) and MNR (Multi-process Noise Reduction) allowing for both bright areas and dark areas to be faithfully reproduced with minimal noise in high sensitivity image recording.
Read MoreApril 4, 2012
Google's 'Project Glass' Now Official: Wearable Augmented Reality Glasses
First report about Google’s glasses project was published in February, at that time we only knew that the glasses will have something to do with augmented reality and will be launched later this year. However, today Google came out clean about the ‘Project Glass’ – a wearable augmented reality glasses. Google didn’t provide much information about the project but posted the following on Google+:
Read MoreReview Roundup: Nokia Lumia 900
Nokia’s new top of the line smartphone Lumia 900 was announced in January 2012 and will start shipping on April 8th. The handset features 4.3-inch OLED screen (800 x 480), 8-megapixel camera, 16GB onboard memory, 1.4GHz single core CPU, WiFi, Bluetooth 2.1, GPS and LTE support. The Lumia 900 is available on AT&T starting April 8th 2012 for $99 with two-year contract. Below we have added 12 best Nokia Lumia 900 reviews posted online:
Read MoreApril 3, 2012
New MacBook Pros will be Thinner, Lighter and Way Faster Than Current Crop
For past few weeks, Apple rumor mill has been spinning at full speed with MacBook Pro rumors. The latest rumor is that Apple will start manufacturing the new 15-inch MacBook Pro this month with about 200,000 units ready for launch by end of April. Most of the MacBook Pro rumors have been about the new MacBook Air inspired thinner design with very little information about other features. We have been hearing many details about the new MacBook Pro design and specifications from our reliable sources. And here are some of those rumors/details:
Read MoreApple Rumors: Next Gen iPhone Coming in June and Redesigned iMac with Anti-Reflective Glass Soon
A Foxconn recruiter in Taiyuan, China told TV Tokyo that the company is hiring new workers for production of fifth generation iPhone (video here). The talk between a woman from TV Tokyo and the recruiter went as follows:
Read MoreApril 2, 2012
Review Roundup: HTC One S
The second phone in the new HTC One Series is the One S featuring 4.3-inch AMOLED (960 x 540) screen, dual core 1.5GHz Snapdragon S4 processor, 8 megapixel camera, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, GPS and microSD card slot. The sleek phone is just 0.31-inch thick and weighs 4.16 ounces. HTC One S is now available in US (on T-Mobile) and Europe. Below we have added links to six best HTC One S reviews posted online:
Read MoreReview Roundup: HTC One X
HTC introduced their new One series with renewed focus on design, and the flagship handset representing the new series is One X featuring 4.7-inch 720p screen, 1.5GHz quad core Tegra 3 processor (1.5GHz dual core Snapdragon S4 on AT&T), 8-megpaixel camera with f2.0 lens, WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0, UMTS / HSPA, LTE (US only) and microSD card slot. Below we have added links to 10 best HTC One X reviews posted online:
Read MoreMarch 29, 2012
Taposé – Microsoft Courier Concept Inspired App Now Available of iPad
Microsoft Courier was codename for a booklet type tablet concept that was cancelled in 2010. The concept had booklet form factor with dual touchscreen that could be used for taking note, posting pics and pinning up digital cut outs just like you would do in your journal. Check out the video below to see how the Courier concept worked. The concept got lot of attention because of its unique design but Microsoft cancelled it. If you liked the Courier concept like many others did, then you would be happy to know that the idea didn’t die completely and inspired few fellows to create an app called Taposé for the iPad.
Read MoreFLA Releases Foxconn Investigation Report
There have been many unsubstantiated rumors going around about how Apple’s manufacturing partner Foxconn treats its workers. Most of these rumors/news were fueled by lies of Mike Daisey, a theater actor who was trying to get publicity for his show. However, now a legit organization Fair Labor Association (FLA) has released their independent investigation report into labor rights allegations at Foxconn.
Read MoreApple Rumors: iPhone 5 Coming in Fall 2012 and New 5-inch iOS Device in 2013
RepairLabs, a company known for online iPhone repairs, published the first rumor. According to their sources, Texas Instruments have already began production of parts for next generation iPhone, which will ship in September. RepairLabs claims that their source has proven extremely reliable in past and so they believe these rumors are true. The website posted:
Read MoreMarch 27, 2012
PCWorld and Wired: The New iPad Doesn’t Get Any Hotter Than Most Tablets
Last week, Consumer Reports published that the new iPad runs 13 degrees hotter than the old iPad 2 at 116 degrees Fahrenheit. This report spread like wildfire around the blogosphere, but like all Apple news from Consumer Reports this report was also sensationalized for more page views rather than deliver actually comparison of products. Consumer Reports didn’t compare iPad with other tablets to give users an idea about what normal working temperatures of most tablets are.
Read MoreMicrosoft’s ‘Smoked by Windows Phone’ Campaign Creating More Controversy Than Advertisement
Microsoft started ‘Smoked by Windows Phone’ Campaign that challenges users of iOS and Android devices to head-to-head tasks to demonstrate speedier performance of Windows Phone platform with features like Live Tiles. However, the campaign is now turning into a headache for Microsoft as many people are complaining of foul play.
Read MoreMarch 23, 2012
NVIDIA Launches GeForce GTX 680 and GeForce GT 640M First GeForce GPUs Based on New Kepler Architecture (Reviews Added)
NVIDIA today launched the first GPUs based on its next generation Kepler graphics architecture. According to NVIDIA, for desktop gaming the NVIDIA GeForce GTX 680 GPU provides a faster, smoother and richer experience and for notebooks the new lineup of GeForce 600M GPUs puts the "ultra" in Ultrabooks, enabling smaller, more powerful designs than were previously possible.
Read MoreMarch 22, 2012
iOS 5.1 Shows Code for 4G LTE iPhone
iDownloadBlog has posted that iOS 5.1 includes code for 4G LTE support on next generation iPhone. The code was discovered by Cydia developer Krishna Sagar and included text like “Disabling 4G will end your phone call, Are you sure you want to disable 4G?” The code mainly deals with enable and disable 4G LTE on iPhone, which would indicate that as rumored Apple is indeed working on 4G LTE support in next generation iPhone.
Read MoreMarch 21, 2012
Apple Evaluating RF Components for Next Generation LTE iPhone
Investment firm Barclays released a research note in which they claim that Apple is currently testing and evaluating various radio components for next generation iPhone. Apple will be using Qualcomm’s next generation MDM9615 LTE chip that will be made with 28nm process technology in the next generation iPhone. The new chip from Qualcomm will support both voice and data on high-speed 4G networks and will be world compatible supporting variety of 4G LTE and 3G standards.
Read MoreIs LED Backlight on The New iPad Retina Display The Culprit in Heat Issue Reported by Some Users?
Yesterday, Consumer Reports posted that the new iPad was running 13 degrees hotter than the old iPad 2 while playing graphically intense games like Infinity Blade II. Donna Tapellini wrote:
Read MoreMarch 20, 2012
DisplayMate Calls iPad’s Retina Display “The Best Display Ever on a Mobile Device”
While announcing the new iPad, Apple claimed that the new Retina display on the new tablet is the best display ever on a mobile device. And today DisplayMate put Apple’s claim on test with iPad display technology shoot-out, in which they compared the new iPad’s display with displays on iPhone 4 and iPad 2.
Read MoreMarch 19, 2012
iPad Teardown Reveals Bigger Battery, Larger A5X Processor and 5-megapixel Sensor from iPhone 4
As always folks at iFixit got their hands on the new iPad that Apple started shipping last Friday and ripped it apart to see what’s ticking inside. Although most of the things that the teardown revealed we already knew, but it showed the monumental task Apple went through to fit so much in such a thin and light package.
Read MoreMarch 16, 2012
Review Roundup: Apple TV (2012 1080p)
Apple launched the new Apple TV featuring 1080p video playback, new A5 processor, iCloud support and Airplay in full HD. The new Apple TV is available now for $99. Below we have added links of 7 best Apple TV reviews available online:
Read MoreCrowds Lineup to Welcome the New iPad
As with all iPad launches, people again lined-up outside Apple store to get their hands on the new device from Apple. Lines were formed in front of Apple flagship stores in Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, Singapore, UK, France, Germany, Switzerland and US.
Read MoreMarch 15, 2012
Review Roundup: Apple iPad (2012 Third Generation)
Apple announced the new third generation iPad featuring the stunning Retina display, A5X processor with quad-core graphics, 5-megapixel camera, 1080p video recording and 4G LTE support on March 7th 2012. The new iPad with Retina display is shipping now with a price range of $499 to $829 depending on storage and wireless configuration.
Below we have added links to 10 best available iPad reviews online:
Read MoreMarch 14, 2012
MacBook Air 15-inch Coming in April, But will it Kill The Pro Lineup
Today a UK website Electripig posted that Apple will launch a 15-inch MacBook Air in April, which would “effectively kill” the pro lineup for average consumer. Electripig claimed that ultimately only 17-inch MacBook Pro will remain and other Pro models will be removed in favor of the MacBook Air lineup. Adam Bunker wrote that they have heard the following from a premium Mac accessory maker:
Read MoreMarch 13, 2012
Sony Announces Entry Level Alpha A57 Digital SLR with Translucent Mirror Technology
Sony today introduced new Alpha A57 digital SLR featuring Translucent Mirror technology that directs incoming light to the CMOS image sensor and the AF sensor at the same time, allowing full-time continuous AF during both still and video shooting. A successor to A55 camera, the new A57 also includes high-resolution Tru-Finder electronic viewfinder, which offers a wide viewing angle and 100% field of view.
Read MoreBenchmarks of New iPad Show No Performance Improvement for A5x CPU
A Vietnamese website Tinh.te has posted Geekbench test results of new the iPad. The benchmark results revealed that Apple is using the same ARMv7 CPU running at 1.00GHz found on iPad 2, but the new chip has double the RAM at 988MB. However, as feared by many the Geekbench score showed no CPU performance improvement over previous generation iPad.
Read MoreMarch 12, 2012
iPad Preorders Sold Out in Two Days, Lines Already Forming Outside Apple Stores
Apple today officially said that preorders for the new iPad were sold out and customers looking to get their hands on the much wanted devices on launch day will have to go to Apple Store or select Apple resellers on 16th March. Apple started taking preorders for the new iPad after announcing the new device on Wednesday, March 7th. Apple said in a statement to USA Today:
Read MoreMarch 7, 2012
Apple TV Now Supports 1080p Full HD Video Playback
Apple today announced the new Apple TV featuring 1080p programming including iTunes movies and TV shows, Netflix, Vimeo, photos and more in HD. With iTunes in the Cloud, customers can purchase and play their favorite movies and TV shows from the iTunes Store and watch them instantly on their HD TV. The new Apple TV features a simpler, refined user interface making it easier than ever to access your purchased movies, TV shows and music with iTunes Match right from iCloud. With AirPlay, users can stream or mirror their favorite content from their iPad or iPhone 4S to Apple TV.
Read MoreApple Introduces New iPad with Retina Display, A5X Processor, 5-Megapixel Camera and 4G LTE (Video Added)
Apple today introduced the new iPad featuring the seriously stunning new Retina display, A5X processor with quad core graphics, 5-megapixel camera with same optics as found on iPhone 4S and support of 4G LTE.
Read MoreLive Coverage of Apple’s March 7th iPad Event Starts at 10AM PST / 1PM EST
We will be doing live coverage of Apple’s iPad event today. It is rumored that along with iPad 3, Apple will also announce Apple TV update and a new accessory codenamed B82. For live coverage of the press event please join us on live.TechzTalk.com. The Apple event will start at 10AM PST / 1 PM EST.
Till the Apple event starts you can read the latest news/rumors about the iPad 3 event below:
- Apple Calling Next Generation Tablet “iPad HD will be a Big Mistake
- iPad 3 with 4G LTE Support Almost Confirmed
- iPad 3 Parts Including Front Glass and Back Aluminum Shell Put Together
- Apple TV model J33 and a $39 Accessory Coming Tomorrow at Apple Event
- Leaked Images Show More Tapered Edges and Bigger Camera Lens on iPad 3
- iPad 3 to Get Advanced Haptic Feedback Display Technology
- Is Liquidmetal Replacing Aluminum on iPad 3?
Apple TV model J33 and a $39 Accessory Coming Tomorrow at Apple Event
It is almost certain that we will see iPad 3 tomorrow. However, iPad 3 won’t be the only thing Apple announces tomorrow, it will be accompanied by updated Apple TV and a new accessory codenamed B82. Seth Weintraub wrote on 9to5mac:
Read MoreMarch 6, 2012
Apple Calling Next Generation Tablet “iPad HD” will be a Big Mistake
Every other tech website is now reporting that Apple’s next generation iPad 3 will be called “iPad HD” because it will have higher resolution display. However, I believe that calling the new iPad model “iPad HD” will be a big mistake, especially for marketing purposes. Here are some of the reasons behind my thinking.
Read MoreMarch 5, 2012
AMD Introduces Radeon HD 7870 and 7850 Graphics Cards (Update – Review Links Added)
AMD today added two more graphics cards to their 28nm GPU lineup, the AMD Radeon HD 7870 GHz Edition and AMD Radeon HD 7850 graphics cards. Featuring AMD's cutting-edge Graphics Core Next Architecture (GCN) for spectacular performance and efficiency, the AMD Radeon HD 7800 series comes equipped with PCI Express 3.0 and the efficient AMD ZeroCore Power technology.
Read MoreRumor: Apple Orders 7.85-inch LCD Panels for iPad
DigiTimes today continued their flood of iPad rumors with report that AU Optronics (AUO) has received orders for 7.85-inch LCD panels that Apple will use in their 7.85-inch iPad model later this year. DigiTimes report was based on an article published by Chinese language newspaper. Steve Shen wrote on DigiTimes:
Read MoreMarch 4, 2012
iPad 3 Parts Including Front Glass and Back Aluminum Shell Put Together
MIC Gadget has gotten their hand on front glass panel, rear aluminum shell and some cases for upcoming iPad 3. As they are the first tech site to get iPad 3’s front glass and rear shell they decided to put it together to see if the two parts fit. And these parts did fit perfectly as you can see in the image above.
Read MoreMarch 3, 2012
Apple TV Stock Shortage Indicate Imminent New Model
There have been rumors going around that Apple will introduce new Apple TV with the launch of new iPad 3. And now many Apple Stores and other Apple retail partners show that the Apple TV is out of stock indicating that Apple TV update is imminent.
Read MoreMarch 2, 2012
iPad 3 Will Have Home Button and Might be Called iPad HD
Two days back iPad picture on Apple’s March 7th press event invite started a rumor that next generation iPad won’t have the Home button. However, Repair Labs have gotten their hands on front glass and digitizer assembly in both black and white color, which they claim is for upcoming iPad 3. The assembly looks almost similar to current iPad 2 part, but the ribbon cable is different indicating that the part is indeed for a newer model.
Read MoreMarch 1, 2012
DigiTimes Wrongly Claims Slow Ramp Up of iPad 3 Production Could Cause Supply Problems at Launch
In past two days, DigiTimes has posted many Apple related rumors with some of these rumors being almost laughable. One of such rumors that DigiTimes posted today is Apple won’t be able to ramp up supply of iPad 3 until Q2 2012. Siu Han wrote:
Read MoreiPad 3 will be Accompanied by 8GB iPad 2 and Apple to Start Production of 7.85-inch iPad in Q3 2012
As Apple has scheduled an event on March 7, sources from its upstream supply chain pointed out that the company is expected to launch two iPad 3 models - a 16GB version and 32GB version.Read More
Microsoft Launches Windows 8 Consumer Preview at MWC 2012
Microsoft released the first public beta of upcoming next generation OS Windows 8 last year and today the company announced the release of Windows 8 Consumer Preview, available for download now for anyone trying out the new OS. Microsoft showcased Windows 8 Consumer Preview at Mobile World Congress 2012 (MWC) in Barcelona.
Read MoreFebruary 29, 2012
New MacBook Pro Coming in April and Apple Considering 14-inch MacBook Air
We have been hearing about MacBook Pro getting a complete design refresh sometime this year. And now DigiTimes is reporting that the new thinner and lighter design will come in April and create significant threat against other notebooks players. Aaron Lee wrote:
Read MoreSony Unveils Four New Rugged Ultrathin Cyber-Shot Cameras
Sony today introduced rugged ultrathin line of Cyber-Shot cameras that are designed to deliver impressive, high-resolution images while underwater, outside or inside, during both day and night. Four new models announced today include the DSC-WX150, DSC-W690, DSC-TX66 and DSC-TX20 models.
Read MoreFebruary 28, 2012
iPad 3 Rumors: 0.8mm Thicker, Three Versions, and No Home Button
Even with an event like Mobile World Congress 2012 going on, today’s tech news has been all about iPad 3. Apple’s March 7th press event announcement has started a slew of iPad 3 rumors ranging from size of the upcoming tablet to design changes on iPad 3.
Read MoreApple Invites Media for iPad 3 Press Event on Wednesday, March 7th
Apple today sent out invites for their upcoming event to various media houses. The Invite shows a finger touching Calendar app with Wednesday 7 on it. And it says:
Read MoreFebruary 27, 2012
MWC 2012: Intel Announces New Chips, Products and Partners for Smartphones
Though we haven’t seen any major Intel based smartphone in the market yet, the company today expanded its smartphone portfolio with new chips, products, services and partners at Mobile World Congress (MWC) in Barcelona. At Intel’s news conference, CEO Paul Otellini highlighted plans to expand smartphone SoC and communications product roadmaps for the performance and value smartphone market segments.
Read MoreMWC 2012: Nokia Reveals 808 PureView Smartphone with 41-Megapixel Camera
One of the most interesting announcements at Mobile World Congress (MWC) came from Nokia today in form of 808 PureView handset with astonishing 41-megapixel camera. Yes, you read it right, it’s not 5, 8 or 13-megapixel, it’s 41 MEGAPIXEL… Nokia explains:
Read MoreMWC 2012: HTC Introduces Quad Core Smartphone One X, Coming to AT&T
HTC today announced their new top-of-the-line One series of smartphones, including the One X, One S and One V handsets. And the flagship model of the one series is One X that comes with 4.7-inch 720p display, 1.5GHz quad core Tegra 3 processor and 8-megapixel camera with f2.0 lens and backside illuminated sensor.
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