HTC Desire Android 2.3 update to launch “end of July”

HTC has issued another short statement regarding the off/on Android 2.3 update for its popular HTC Desire phone, with the company now saying the Desire version of the Gingerbread upgrade will “begin” to launch before the end of July. Which is at least something. Here's the full, rather brief, statement:. Hi everyone. We have more news about our build of Gingerbread for Desire. Our testing has gone well so we will begin rolling out the update by the end of July! Thank you again for your support!

But remember, always take update timeline announcements with a pinch of salt.

Eurodroid, HTC Desire Android 2.3 update to launch “end of July”

ASUS Eee Pad Slider delayed until September

ASUS' Eee Pad Slider can't be said to have had a smooth transition from the drawing board to the store shelf – in fact, this Android 3.0 Honeycomb powered device has seen its launch date being pushed all the way back to September this year, at least according to a post that is on the ASUS UK Facebook page. According to ASUS, it will confirm launch dates and pricing of the hybrid tablet sometime later this July, and prior to its launch, ASUS hopes customers will take their time to complete some surveys in order for ASUS to get a better ‘feel' of what customers look for in future products.

Ubergizmo, ASUS Eee Pad Slider delayed until September

F1 2011 ‘Go Compete' Gameplay Trailer

Here's the first gameplay trailer ‘Go Compete' from Codemasters' upcoming F1 2011 title. For your info, this racing video game will hit PS3, Xbox 360 and PC platforms on September 23rd.



TechFresh, F1 2011 ‘Go Compete' Gameplay Trailer

Verizon LG Revolution now only $49.99, Samsung Droid Charge $149.99 at Target online

Two of Verizon's 4G LTE capable Android-powered phones are now available online at Target for a lot less than what Big Red is asking. The devices in question are the LG Revolution and the Samsung Droid Charge. The official recommended price for the former is $249.99 with a new two-year contract, and $299.99 with the same 2-year commitment for the latter. Those are prices that are well above what has been pretty much the standard for high-end smartphones in the US ever since the original iPhone launched – $199.99.


Unwired View, Verizon LG Revolution now only $49.99, Samsung Droid Charge $149.99 at Target online

7Digital app updated, now with Android lock-screen player controls

The latest Android release of the 7Digital music player has one very nice little feature built into it – an integrated player control that works from the Android lock screen. We were rather sceptical about how this may work on the various customised lock screens out there, so installed the thing to have a look. You'll need to sign in with a 7Digital account even to play music already on your SD card, but when you do….
…that's what it looks like on the Xperia Arc lock screen (left) and the HTC Desire lock screen (right). It basically opens the app's interface when you press standby.


Eurodroid, 7Digital app updated, now with Android lock-screen player controls

HRP-2 Humanoid robot plays along with your music

Are you tired of not being able to find band mates to jam along with you when you're bored at home. Well it looks like you won't have any trouble doing so in the future. A Japanese researcher has managed to repurpose the HRP-2 humanoid robot from Kawada Industries to be the perfect musical companion. Using a program, the robot is able to listen to and watch a human being play the acoustic guitar, and then pick up the beat and melody of the song.



Ubergizmo, HRP-2 Humanoid robot plays along with your music

Is Apple warming up to iPhone stylus idea?

Ever since iPhone launched, Steve Jobs has been denying the possibility of stylus on Apple's touch screen devices. Stylus. Why would you need one, when you got this amazing, finger operated multi-touch interface on a device with a super responsive capacitive touch screen.
It is true in most cases. Except one - when you need/want to actually write or draw something on the touchscreen display. Finger really sucks as a writing tool on touchscreen.


Unwired View, Is Apple warming up to iPhone stylus idea?

Motorola Titanium arriving this July 24th

You know, when it comes to credit cards, there used to be the regular credit card with Gold being the next logical upgrade when you have achieved that promotion at the workplace. Well, it seems as though Gold is the basic card these days, with other classes such as Platinum and even Titanium now. It makes us wonder whether the Motorola Titanium will live up to its name then when July 24th rolls around.

Ubergizmo, Motorola Titanium arriving this July 24th

Facebook Vibes code spotted

Facebook is certainly not going to take the upcoming Google+ social network for granted, relying on its 750 million (and growing) user base alone to pull it through difficult times. No sir, the social network giant has an arsenal of its own to remain ahead of the competition, and we have already seen them fire a salvo in the Facebook Skype team up earlier this week that was deemed as “awesome“. Well, it seems that digging deeper into the situation has uncovered something else more interesting – the Skype install code points toward a music application known as Vibes.

Ubergizmo, Facebook Vibes code spotted

iPhone 6 is in the works?

We don't even have the iPhone 5 out, and here is word of the iPhone 6 alongside its charging plans that have been bandied about as a teaser. It seems that experiments have already been done for the 2012 version of the phone, where it will rely on a new method that will juice up the handset. According to the Wall Street Journal, they do not know what will entail, but it will most probably be inductive in nature – bringing wireless charging to the masses just like how HP did with their webOS-powered devices. .

Ubergizmo, iPhone 6 is in the works?

Leak Reveals Android 2.3 Upgrade Road Map for Bell Canada

A new leak is giving us a timeline of when Bell Canada subscribers can expect Gingerbread to arrive on several devices. The Samsung Galaxy S HTC Incredible S HTC Desire Z and Motorola Atrix are all scheduled to receive the update to Android 2.3 this summer, though only estimated time frames are given. Perhaps that’s for the best, as we know how these updates tend to get pushed back at the last minute. The Galaxy S is given a early summer delivery window, the Incredible S is pegged for mid-summer, and the Desire Z and Atrix both get tagged with a late summer Gingerbread release.

Android Phone, Leak Reveals Android 2.3 Upgrade Road Map for Bell Canada

Cut n Paste on your iPad like a cowboy with Bing's Lasso for iPad app

How's hog-tying search terms sound as an alternative to plain old cut and paste. Well, according to Microsoft, it sounds mighty fine. The software giant just announced Lasso, a new touch-friendly search tool for the Bing iPad app that allows you to rope in your internet queries by circling a word or phrase. Once you've drawn the circle, Bing automatically generates a search using the selected words.

2DayBlog.com, Cut n Paste on your iPad like a cowboy with Bing's Lasso for iPad app

Sony Computer Entertainment launches WipEout for Android

One of PlayStation's BIG GUNS has just arrived for PlayStation Certified Android devices, with SCEE putting the Android version of WipEout up on the Android Market. We can hardly believe this day has come. WipEout. On a mobile phone. And to think we were excited when it arrived on the SEGA Saturn.

Android WipEout is priced at £3.99 and is currently available to Xperia PLAY users only, seeing as that's still the only PlayStation Certified device in existence. Here it is:

The supplied screenshots on the listing don't really do it justice, do they? Check it out on the Android Market here.


Eurodroid, Sony Computer Entertainment launches WipEout for Android

Google Maps 5.7 for Android released

If you are a longtime fan of Google Maps Navigation to help you get around, then you would be thrilled to hear that Google Maps 5.7 for Android is now available via an update, throwing in Transit Navigation (still in Beta) that will make sure GPS turn-by-turn navigation is now available in public transit systems across more than 400 cities worldwide. Apart from that, navigation alerts will also appear even when you switch to a different application – how neat is that. This makes sure you can always enjoy other apps on your Android-powered phone without losing your way around.

Ubergizmo, Google Maps 5.7 for Android released

Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro delayed until Q4. SE TXT Pro priced

If you were hoping to get your hands on a Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro this quarter, it looks like it's not going to happen. Sony Ericsson has reportedly confirmed to SoMobile that the Xperia Pro will not hit the market until the fourth quarter of the year. Furthermore, The Carphone Warehouse says the handset will be shipped in October.

However, Sony Ericsson UK's official online shop still lists the Xperia Pro as being available starting this month.

Unwired View, Sony Ericsson Xperia Pro delayed until Q4. SE TXT Pro priced

Portable solar charger, MP3 player and FM transmitter

If you hate running out of battery on some of your devices such as your smartphone or tablet or even MP3 player, then perhaps this 3-in-1 solar powered charger could be something you might want to check out. The device looks like it will be able to charge a variety of other devices, ranging from smartphones that connect via USB, or even devices that can be charged via micro USB. It even comes with several adapters that looks like it could charge a variety of feature phones as well, or more specifically – Nokia 6101, Motorola RAZR V3, Samsung A288, Sony Ericsson K750.

Ubergizmo, Portable solar charger, MP3 player and FM transmitter

Orange Barcelona now on monthly contracts – from £10

The newly announced Orange Barcelona Android QWERTY phone is now available on monthly contracts, with Orange letting you have one for “free” in return for signing up to a monthly plan. The cheapest possible option is to agree to a £10 per month Dolphin bundle, which includes unlimited text messages and, er, 30 (thirty!) talk minutes. But at least it comes with some mobile data.
Not a particularly amazing phone. But only £10 a month. That's your decision.

Eurodroid, Orange Barcelona now on monthly contracts â€" from £10

Huawei Raises Projected Smartphone Sales to 20 Million

Earlier this year, low-cost Android handset manufacturer Huawei projected sales of 12-15 million smartphones in 2011. That was no small number, either, considering 2010 sales topped out around 3 million. It seems it still wasn't a big enough goal for the company, as they have raised the number of Android handsets they plan to sell to 20 million. It's a huge number for the company, but a small chunk of the market compared to bigger handset manufacturers. Yesterday we learned that HTC hit 21 million handsets sold in the first half of the year alone.

Android Phone, Huawei Raises Projected Smartphone Sales to 20 Million

Aluminum Keyboard Disguises iPad as MacBook Air

This sleek aluminum keyboard case makes the iPad look like a MacBook Air. Keyboards all come down to feel. Buying one without trying it first — unless there is a good returns policy — is probably foolish. But that doesn't stop me wanting to send $50 to the M.I.C Store right this minute.

The keyboard in question is the Aluminum Keyboard Buddy Case for iPad 2, a keyboard very similar in concept to the ZaggMate case.

Gadget Lab, Aluminum Keyboard Disguises iPad as MacBook Air

Nokia 700 Zeta press photos appear, don't impress

While Nokia hasn't confirmed the existence of the 700 Zeta Symbian smartphone yet, the handset is certainly real, and now, not long after we saw it in some live images, press photos of it have appeared on the web. The official-looking Nokia 700 obviously resembles the device seen in said live images. It has a different color, though - white with silver on the back - but that shouldn't be a surprise, since lots of Nokia phones come in a variety of hues.


Unwired View, Nokia 700 Zeta press photos appear, don't impress

Qualcomm roadmap leaked, Krait to arrive starting Q4 2011

QualcommÂ's roadmap for 2011x2013 has been leaked, revealing hardware details and approximate release dates of their next-generation Snapdragon chips, codenamed Krait. First of the block will be the 8960, 8270 and 8260A with LTE, HSPA and HSPA+ connectivity respectively that will start shipping in the last quarter this year. These will have speeds ranging from 1.5 GHz to 1.7GHz, dual memory channel and Adreno 225 GPU that supports DirectX 9.3 feature set.



GSM Arena, Qualcomm roadmap leaked, Krait to arrive starting Q4 2011

XFX WarPad is huge

If you're a hardcore PC gamer, in addition to a beast of a machine, you would know the importance of having great gaming accessories as well. One important thing that most gamers overlook is having a proper mouse pad to use their mice on. Well, the folks at XFX have released a mouse pad you won't forget. Aptly called the WarPad, it is available in a massive 17″ by 14″ surface that is designed to make sure you won't run out of space to use your mouse on.
In addition to giving you ample space to move the mouse around, the WarPad is so large because it clips around the edge of your table.



Ubergizmo, XFX WarPad is huge

Magnetic processors to have this world from power-hungry supercomputers

Remember last time when Intel said that their prototype Proton-powered processors will outpace the electron-powered processors and revolutionize everything. Well, this is almost similar to that dream of Intel. Let's take a pint of salt with this article, this thing ain't gonna entirely wipe power-hungry processors and memory off the charts anytime soon, but at least there's a hope in it. It's an idea how to reduce the power consumption of semiconductor devices by a factor of 1 million, like how clicking your mouse 1 million time will reduce your body fat by 1 gram.

2DayBlog.com, Magnetic processors to have this world from power-hungry supercomputers

Nokia 700 Zeta Unveiled

Word has it that Nokia will launch a new cell phone that runs on the Symbian Belle OS. The upcoming Nokia 700 Zeta comes jam packed with a 3.2-inch AMOLED screen, NFC, and a 1GHz processor. Too bad, there is no info on pricing or availability at this moment.


TechFresh, Nokia 700 Zeta Unveiled

Brainwaves change gears in Parlee Cycles concept bicycle

So you're stoked upon discovering your mutant ability to read minds as well as perform telekinetic acts – but what about the rest of the general populace who aren't part of the homo superior branch. Parlee Cycles has the solution, having developed a carbon fiber concept bicycle which relies on nothing but brainwaves to have its gears changed. This does not mean that the end of physical switches is nigh, but it does pave the way for future brain-controlled devices. The bicycle, also known as PXP, will rely on a couple of parts so that you have it under telepathic control.

Ubergizmo, Brainwaves change gears in Parlee Cycles concept bicycle

Toyota Housing bring EV's power to home

Toyota Housing builds an experimental house in Toyota City (Aichi Prefecture) that comes with the possibility to be powered by any EV or PHEV Cars (Electric Vehicle / Plug-in hybrid electric vehicle) in case of emergency.








Akihabara News, Toyota Housing bring EV's power to home

Skype 5.2 update for Mac ready for download

While there are rumors that Skype could be integrated into Facebook tomorrow, how about something which can be substantiated with facts. We are looking at the Skype 5.2 update for Mac which has been made available for download to the masses. Just what does version 5.2 bring to the table. It offers group screen sharing capability, going one up on the previous version that does screen sharing on a one-to-one basis.

Ubergizmo, Skype 5.2 update for Mac ready for download

Icelandic pop star's dress is made out of QR codes

Iceland has a pop star, Kali, who like Lady Gaga, is known for her outrageous costumes, so instead of dressing up in dress that has been made out of meat, she has instead decided to put on a dress that is not only less of an eye-sore, but is also composed out of QR codes, which she claims will allow fans to better connect with her.

Ubergizmo, Icelandic pop star's dress is made out of QR codes

Suppliers to ship 5 million iPad 2 touch sensors this month

Since the iPad 2′s launch earlier this year, it looks consumer demand for the iOS tablet hasn't been slowing down at all. Facing shortages earlier this year, and then recovering - Apple isn't going to let that happen again. The company has been reported to be receiving a shipment of 5 million touch sensors for the iPad 2 this month. With Apple expected to ship between 12-14 million iPads in Q3 of 2011, analysts are predicting around 40 million units of iPad tablets will be sold in the calendar year. A figure much higher than Samsung hopes to achieve with the Galaxy S II which in turn shows just how popular the iPad is.

Ubergizmo, Suppliers to ship 5 million iPad 2 touch sensors this month

ViewSonic 7x Honeycomb tablet shipping in mid August

We thought that the MediaPad was first 7″ Honeycomb tablet to be released later this year, but now it looks like there are other companies in the running in the race as well. Acer and ViewSonic both have their own offerings on the way - the Acer Iconia Tab A100 and the ViewSonic 7x. The 7x has just been officially announced to have a mid-August release date, while the A100 hasn't got a release date yet. Huawei's MediaPad has been said to be available globally by Q3, so August sounds pretty likely as well, we'll just have to see which one arrives first.

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newgadgets, ViewSonic 7x Honeycomb tablet shipping in mid August

Sapphire EDGE-HD2 Atom-Powered Mini PC

Sapphire Technology is a well-known company that produces graphic cards for motherboards, TV Tuner cards, and much more. Recently the company launched EDGE-HD2, a new mini PC with simple design which it powered by an Intel Atom D525 1.8GHz dual-core CPU, 2GB of DDR3 memory, and NVIDIA ION 2 graphics with 512MB of VRAM. Measures at 19.3 X 14.8 X 2.2 cm and weighs 530g, the computer also packs a 320GB hard drive and other today's must have features on a PC, such as WiFi 802.11b/g/n connectivity, four USB 2.0 port, HDMI output including  connectors. As for Operating System, the mini PC will be pre-loaded with FREE DOS.

Today Gadgets, Sapphire EDGE-HD2 Atom-Powered Mini PC

Branching headphone splitter lets you connect up to three headphones

A while back we reported on a set of concept headphones that would allow users to plug into each other headphones and share the music. It is a pretty good idea, but the bad news is that it is only a concept device, which means we may never actually see it hit mass production. However, if sharing music with friends and loved ones is your thing, perhaps Kikkerland's branching headphone splitters might be right up your alley. Typically headphone splitters only allow splitting up to two ways, which could prove to be an awkward situation if there are three of you, which means one person could potentially be left out.

Ubergizmo, Branching headphone splitter lets you connect up to three headphones

Stepen Elop talks about Nokia's future with Windows Phone 7

All Things D recently posted up a lengthy interview with the CEO of Nokia, Stephen Elop, about the company's decision to adopt Windows Phone. From dismissing the Trojan horse theory to the future of the company, it's a pretty interesting video that anybody who's keen on finding out more about Nokia's future with Windows Phone. They even discuss why they chose to go with Windows Phone 7 instead of Android, and how they intend to be the best Windows Phone 7 phone manufacturer.

Ubergizmo, Stepen Elop talks about Nokia's future with Windows Phone 7

Circle Hack Gives Facebook the Google+ Treatment

Still drooling about getting into Google+. Asking friends to send you an invite. Feeling bad that you could not sign into Google's social networking venture even with an invite. You can practice one aspect of Google+ using Facebook.
Described by its developers as a “one-night experiment with Javascript,” Circle Hack is a third-party plug-in that enables Facebook users to organize and sort their friends into circles, much like how Google Circles works.

Gadget.com, Circle Hack Gives Facebook the Google+ Treatment

Orange Stockholm And Sydney To Be Released In The UK

The Orange Stockholm and Sydney will be released in the UK very soon. For your info, the Stockholm is Orange's own version of the Huawei X1 U8180. This entry-level handset is powered by the Google Android 2.2 Froyo OS, a 2.8-inch QVGA touchscreen display, 3G, Wi-Fi, Orange Maps support, a 3.5mm headset jack, a 3.2MP camera, a 528MHz processor and a microSD card slot. The Orange Sydney features a 3.2-inch display, Wi-Fi, a 3.5mm headset jack and a 3.2MP camera. Orange UK will sell the Stockholm and Sydney only to Pay As You Go (PAYG) customers.

TechFresh, Orange Stockholm And Sydney To Be Released In The UK