BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 Beta will release in a few days ahead

BlackBerry PlayBook OS 2.1 Beta
Info Tech - RIM had said it would release the first beta version of OS 2.1 for BlackBerry Playbook before this month is over, given the month of May is about to expire a few days, so the Playbook user will get OS 2.1 Beta soon. In fact Playbook product manager, Michael Clewley confirmed via Twitter by writing a lot of questions about the Playbook 2.1 beta, it will be answered in a blog post when it was available so stay tuned!

Some of the features in this latest version is the OS ability to use the email feature, calendar, and contacts in portrait mode, support for multi-tasking with the Android application, API cameras and in-app payments to the developer, a text message when connected via BlackBerry Bridge when connected with a smartphone, and a private encryption support.

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Google and Samsung Announce Chromebook and Chromebox

Chromebook and Chromebox
Info Tech - Google and Samsung are known to have officially announced the new Chromebook and Chromebox. Both devices will be powered by Google's cloud storage system and also based Chrome OS.

The new Samsung Chromebook is Series 5550 will come with 12.1-inch screen, Intel Core processor, 4GB of RAM, HD camera, two USB 2.0 ports, and battery life of up to 6 hours. While Chromebox similar to Mac Mini from Apple, but has an additional 4 ports for USB 2.0, also comes with a built-in dual-band Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n and Gigbit ethernet. In contrast to the Chromebox, the Chromebook will come with 3G connectivity options.

For those interested, the Samsung Chromebook Series 5550 will be priced starting from $449, while the Chromebox priced at $329.

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iPhone 5 new images leaked?

iPhone 5 new
Info Tech - The next generation iPhone reportedly will be launched in the fall (September-November). Parts of the iPhone 5 picture has been leaked. Although it is still possible that these parts are not the final version of the new iPhone, but it feels quite fit with what was rumored, like the case back made of metal and glass as well as a new dock connector.

There are many differences compared to the iPhone 4S. Among them is the case in the rear-redesigned, camera modules that look bigger, speakers and microfon have different shapes, the new connector and 3.5 mm audio jack is moved to the bottom, like the iPod Touch.
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iPhone 5 case
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Google Asus Nexus 7 Tablet Benchmark Leaks

Google Asus Nexus 7 Tablet Benchmark
Info Tech - Google Nexus tablet that has been rumored since last March, its benchmark results appear this week. According to the benchmark results of Basemark ES 2.0 Taiji, this tablet will be developed by Asus comes with a 7-inch 1280×768 pixels as well as quad-core NVIDIA Tegra 3 processor.

Interestingly, the benchmark results indicate that the tablet will run on Android version 4.1. In addition there are features on the software with build number JRN51B and as we all know “J” is Jelly Bean. This means that the Jelly Bean unlike previously thought, which brings Android version 5.0, but 4.1. Also note that the name of this tablet will be the Nexus 7.
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It is known from a source, it seems the user interface of Android 4.1 will be more similar to the look on the Amazon Kindle Fire. The device will have a home screen that is dedicated to a different content eg music, movies, and books.

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Android Dominates Global Smartphone Market

Android Market Domination
Info Tech - An IDC study explained that Android currently dominate global smartphone market, followed by iOS in second place. With the smartphone experience that is intuitive and smooth the reason many people to use mobile phones that use the smart robot operating system.

In the first quarter of this year, Android accounts for 59 percent while in the second position is occupied by IOS 23 percent. In third place, has a considerable margin occupied by Nokia Symbian by 6.8 percent, followed by BlackBerry with 6.4 percent.

In the first three months of this year, Android smartphone shipments reached more than 89 million units. This figure rose 145 percent over the same period in 2011.
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While the company from Cupertino, Apple only managed to ship 35.1 million iPhones worldwide. Although far below the Android, the growth of Apple devices grew 88.7 percent from year to year.

One of the IDC senior research analyst, Ramon Llamas said, " Whether Android or iOS devices that are plunging into the market to rely on some features, but the smartphone experience that is intuitive and smooth quickly gained a massive following." As reported by It Pro Portal on Wednesday (5/30/2012).

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Samsung Galaxy S III Pebble Blue

Samsung Galaxy S III Pebble Blue
Info Tech - Samsung rumored will delay the delivery of the Galaxy S III Pebble Blue color version. The reason for the delay, as revealed by industry sources, because of problems in the production process.

According to various media reports quoting industry sources, the blue casing for the latest Samsung smartphone shipments were experiencing problems in its manufacturing.

As reported Cnet, manufacturing issues that make the stock casing Samsung Galaxy S III Pebble Blue reduced.

Because the problem, most likely Samsung will offer a white version as an alternative to the purchase of the buyers. Some reports said staff at the retail stores have also been told to be more market-white version of the Galaxy S III when the handset is already on sale.

"To meet the highest standards of quality internal and deliver the best quality of the Galaxy S III to customer, a short supplies of Pebble Blue version is expected to exist in some areas in two to three weeks," said a spokeswoman for Samsung said in a statement, as quoted by Digital Spy , Wednesday (05/30/2012).

The spokesman also said, will ensure customers can get the Samsung Galaxy S III Pebble Blue color as quickly as possible.

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Google Nexus Tablet with Tegra 3 Quad-Core and Jelly Bean will release on June 27?

Google Nexus Tegra 3
Info Tech - A reliable source has spoken with TechnoBuffalo about the details of the Nexus tablet made by Google. According to sources, the 7-inch Android tablet will be made by Asus and will be distributed in the recent Google I/O on June 27.

In addition, there is information that the tablet will be installed Jelly Bean, the latest version of Android. If so then this will be a pleasant surprise because earlier Jelly Bean not expected to appear in the third or fourth quarter of this year 2012.

Sources of TechnoBuffalo also said that this tablet will use Tegra 3 quad-core chip and not dual-core is as previously thought. Google said that Android tablet will be provided with a friendly price, and Nvidia says several times that one of the company's strategy is to bring the Tegra 3 tablet for around $200 dollars. Therefore, the Google Nexus tablet could be still would have reasonable prices.

Is this rumor will become reality? What about other hardware installed on the Google Nexus tablet, whether it will meet the expectations of many people? Let's wait.

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Apple will sell the iHub not iTV

Apple iHub
Info Tech - Forrester Research has reported a new perspective about the rumors for Apple HDTV. Instead of revolutionizing the look of TV, the California-based company will introduce new products that can provide various features for living room entertainment device.

As reported by ItProPortal, (05/26/2012), analysts believe Apple is working hard to launch HDTV. After reaping the rewards of hard work before with the iPhone and iPads, in which the devices can be excellent in recent years. In addition, the company nevertheless ensure that the device has a cycle life of up to two years.

Meanwhile, in the TV market, the user expects the product can last up to seven years. To respond to these challenges the company must attract more customers TV. Then, Apple also must come up with the concept of a television revolution that has never existed before.

Forrester James McQuivey said, "Apple should sell the world's first non-TV TV. Call it the iHub, a 32-inch screen using the touch function, motion, sound, and iPad which can be put in place a family get together."

The developers at the company was made by Steve Jobs challenged to launch a product that can integrate multiple features such as photos, calendar, video chat and other features that have made distinct and revolutionary product of the existing HD TV.

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Sony to announce Cloud Gaming Service at E3 2012?

Sony Cloud Gaming
Info Tech - Sony will sign a cooperation with OnLive or Gakai next month. This collaboration is rumored to provide Cloud Gaming service in the PlayStation.

As reported by Mcvuk (05/26/2012), the owner will announce the game service platform with streaming service 'PlayStation hardware' at the E3 held in Los Angeles. Not known for sure whether these services could support the PS3 and Vita console, or will be available for the next home console Playstation.

OnLive and Gaikai is a streaming game service. with the service allows users to stream full game or demo directly online without the need to install the hardware. Gamers are currently using hardware such as PC, TV, Smartphone, laptop and tablet to play the online game streaming.

Increasing the quality of the network and rapidly growing smartphone and tablet technology makes some large companies begin to look for game-based 'cloud'. Recently to support the quality of the graphics for cloud gaming service, Nvidia announced that will launch the GeForce Grid processor.

The graphics processor is designed specifically for cloud-based game. The plan, later this year the latest technologies Nvidia GPU Technology Conference will be launching a graphics processor that works with Gaikai streaming game.

GeForce Grid will use dual GPUs features a total of 3072 Kepler CUDA cores. Processor architecture is able to compress the data stream in parallel. With that system, Nvidia claims can reduce the input lag to 30 milliseconds, the same in response to play a non-streaming game console.

No special equipment is required the user to play streaming from GeForce Grid GPU. This game will be compatible with a device capable of running the video on YouTube.

This proficiency level will provide greater flexibility of cloud-based game. Because users can play graphics-intensive games on the computer desktop and continue on the notebook, tablet or smartphone without thinking about the specifications of each device.

Nvidia says the GeForce Grid GPU can make cloud-based games such as renting movies online. Until now, Gaikai has announced will update on all the server data. Updates server is expected to run GPU GeForce Grid in August 2012.

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How to find a car using the Motors app

Motors app
Info Tech - There seems to be apps for pretty much everything that you could possibly need these days, as the major mobile phone manufacturers compete to offer the best possible service for their customers – and various other successful businesses look to get in on the huge mobile device sector by collaborating with these manufacturers on apps for their mobile devices. One of the most successful of all the top mobile device companies is Apple, while another major success story of the digital era is the online car database motors.co.uk, making their decision to collaborate on an app for Apple devices unsurprising.

The Motors app is intended to allow people to access the services of the site from wherever they are, simply by using their Apple device. Essentially motors.co.uk allows people to search for a new or used car quickly and easily and this app is meant to make this process even more convenient by ensuring that you do not even need a computer to do so – but how do you actually go about searching for a car using the app? Well the app allows you to pick your search according to a bunch of basic criteria, including the make, model, colour and price, while also allowing you to limit the search results to cars available within a distance that is suitable to you. Therefore, you either have the option of getting the largest number of search results possible – if you do not need to impose limits on the distance that the seller is from where you live – or to reduce them to those within easy range of you, depending on what you enter in the distance box.

You can also opt to retain information about the best search results you find, by logging them onto your tailored shortlist. Once you have done this, the ones featured on this list can be judged against one another, based on the factors which are most important to you – whether it is cost, mileage or year of registration. This should enable you to pick the car which is most suited to your requirements.
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Sega will announce Yakuza 5 Game next week

Sega Yakuza 5
Info Tech - Sega will announce details of Yakuza 5 game next week. The fifth sequel of the game title that carries the action-adventure genre is expected to be release in the near future.

Reported by Andriasang, Monday (05/21/2012), currently the official Yakuza game website is being prepared to inform about the latest sequel to the fans. Sega also showing a video animation the construction work that indicates the latest sequel to the game will soon be launched.

This animated video presents a series Yakuza game series logo first to the fourth series. Then, the sentence ends with a teaser that leads to the next sequel which is a Yakuza 5.

In addition, also displayed a sentence that mentions the date of May 24, 2012. The date is interpreted as the time is right for Sega to announce Yakuza 5 game.

Initial details of this new Yakuza game also will be informed by Famitsu that will be revealed on May 24, 2012 in Japan. Famitsu had previously been reported about the game featuring the Japanese mafia in November last year.

Meanwhile, the fourth installment that has been circulating on the PlayStation 3, Yakuza 4 carrying the single player game mode. Game developed by CS1 Team featured protagonist Kazuma Kiryu like, Masayoshi Tanimura, Shun Akiyama and Taiga Saejima.

Each character has a fighting style of each one different and special movements. Game engine features contained in improving the experience of playing the game when it was at Chase Battle and allows hero to use items as weapons.
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HTC Ville C Android Smartphone

HTC Ville C
Info Tech - HTC has just launched the HTC One X, and now rumored the other Android phone made by HTC has been leaked. The HTC Ville C, the phone is thought to be a cheap version of the HTC One S.

Quoted from TechRadar, Thursday (05/17/2012), leaking of the picture, made the HTC statement some time ago is not convincing. Because the HTC never said it would reduce the number of handset production in 2012.

The HTC Ville C reportedly is the latest mobile phone of company based in Taiwan. Not only pictures, details about the handset was also found by the source Brief Mobile.

The source claimed, the Ville C is a cheap version of the HTC One S. Armed with 1.2GHz dual-core processor, run on Android Ice Cream Sandwich with a 4.3-inch QHD screen and has an 8MP camera with LED flash.

In addition, the HTC Ville C reportedly also has 1GB of RAM, 16GB of storage, 1080p video recording and 1650mAH battery. Although rumored as the new HTC mobile phones, but of course it is not yet certain, given that HTC did not give any details.

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GeForce Grid for Cloud-Based Game

Nvidia GeForce Grid for Cloud-Based Game
Info Tech - Nvidia announced will launch the GeForce Grid processor. The graphics processor is designed specifically for cloud-based game. The plan, later this year the latest technologies Nvidia GPU Technology Conference will be launching a graphics processor that works with Gaikai streaming game.

Reported by Digital Spy (05/17/2012), GeForce Grid will use dual GPUs Kepler features with a total of 3072 cores CUDA. The processor architecture is able to compress the data stream in parallel. With that system, Nvidia claims can reduce the input lag to 30 milliseconds, the same in response to play a non-streaming game console.

No special equipment is required by user to play streaming game from GeForce Grid GPU. This game will be compatible with a device capable of running the video on YouTube.

This proficiency level will provide greater flexibility of cloud-based game. Because users can play graphics-intensive games on the computer desktop and continue on the notebook, tablet or smartphone without thinking about the specifications of each device.

Nvidia says the GeForce Grid GPU can make cloud-based games such as renting movies online. Until now, Gaikai has announced it will update on all the server data. Updates server is expected to run GeForce Grid GPU in August 2012.

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Firefox Beta for Android Devices launched

Firefox for Android
Info Tech - Firefox Beta version has been available for Android devices. These applications highlight the new look comes with a user interface for Android. In addition, Firefox also improve its performance, and provide better support for Flash and third-party plugins.

Mozilla said the launch of this beta version to improve the quality of Firefox before coming to Android devices through the help of users. "We need your help to refine the beta version and can launch a new Firefox to Android. Please download the Beta version of our website and report bugs if you have a problem ." As reported by It Pro Portal on Thursday (05/17/2012).

Mozilla announced through the blog, the latest version of Firefox Beta for Android devices has been pinned sync features such as Firefox, add-ons and tabbed browsing. Launched the beta version for Android will provide a new interface experience with the "Awesome Screen". Not only that, support for Adobe Flash to make loading pages faster.

Firefox Beta for Android is supported by various Android operating system, from Android 4.0 'Ice Cream Sandwich', until the earlier version of Android Froyo 2 .2. Mozilla claims to have to fix some problems on the new version of Firefox Beta for Android. Problems that are fixed include: session tab and reload the page accidentally change zoom.

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Windows 8 Tablet will release in November 2012?

WIndows 8 Tablet
Info Tech - The first stage of the emergence of Windows 8 tablet receive endorsement from Intel. A report reveals opportunities for fans to buy it in November this year.

As reported by Mashable, Wednesday (05/15/2012), Windows 8 tablet will make its debut in the fall. Hopefully, Microsoft officially announced the release of Windows 8 tablets to the public in November and its adoption will use a proceiassor from several different vendors.

Microsoft itself has revealed that Windows 8 will operate using the traditional x86 architecture, and the ARM architecture commonly used on tablet today. While the month of November is said to be targeted and will be a lot of unusual design.

Recently, Intel made a surprise announcement in the mobile world by targeting the smartphone market. They announced a processor with codenamed "Medfield" as a decoy weapons in those markets.

Now there are two Medfield smartphones announced, one from the Lava and one from Lenovo. In addition, one of the largest processor vendors in the PC world, also is working on the latest Atom processor codenamed "Clover Trail".

Medfielg which was announced by Intel is a processor with a single brain. While Clover Trail is a mobile processor with multiple brain design. Intel says it has had more than 20 Windows 8 tablet Clover Trail based are in the list.

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Samsung launches Omnia M with Windows Phone

Samsung Omnia M
Info Tech - Samsung launches mobile phone with Windows Phone operating system. The GT-I8350 Smartphone otherwise known as the Samsung Omnia M. The smartphone will be available in Europe.

The Samsung Omnia M will run on Windows Phone 7.5, a 1GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon MSM8255. Screen phone made by South Korean firms are using the Super AMOLED 4-inch with a resolution of 800x480 pixels. As reported by IT Pro Portal, Sunday (05/13/2012).

This Samsung Omnia M smartphone also features Wi-Fi, 1500mAh battery, microUSB, BT, GPS. This camera uses a five-megapixel camera with flash and VGA front-facing camera. For memory, provides 384MB of RAM and 4GB of onboard storage.

Samsung has also thrown a few things, such as the network's own family-known as the "Family Story" - and chaton applications, messaging service platform, AllShare, MusicHub, Smart DJ and Windows SkyDrive.

Not only that, rumored users will get the 25GB Skydrive cloud storage media. Nonetheless, today is the standard quota 7GB capacity Skydrive which can be enjoyed by users for free.

The Samsung Omnia M will compete hard with the HTC Radar or the Nokia Lumia 710. where both the smartphone are excellent with onboard memory and greater storage capacity.

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Nokia Reading app coming soon

Nokia Reading app
Info Tech - To make the Lumia Windows Phone more attractive, Nokia launched its e-book application, Nokia Reading. Initially, this application will be launched in several countries in Europe and after that other markets will follow.

Quoted from Mashable, Saturday (05/12/2012), Nokia Reading will first arrive in French, German, Italian, Russian, Spanish and U.K. This application is rolled with the support of major publishers, including Penguin, Hachette and Pearson.

Nokia Reading can be used in all Nokia Lumia handsets and includes features such as resizable and read the night mode. In the near future, Nokia also promises many improvements including audio books and News Stream, is a virtual news magazine.

Later upgrades to the applications that will emerge as a free update in the Marketplace Nokia. The initial launch of Nokia Reading app will begin this week and will be present in the Nokia Collection on Marketplace.

While Europe was first launched, other markets will soon follow throughout the year.

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Jetpack Joyride game coming on Facebook

Jetpack Joyride game
Info Tech - After Angry Birds, the other iOS popular game again coming on Facebook. This time, the Jetpack Joyride that have been downloaded 25 million times on iTunes comes to the social networking giant.

But for now, the Jetpack Joyride was released in beta version. Version for Facebook similar to those released in iOS, the user plays the mischievous Baryy Steakfries who sneak into the lab to steal a jetpack.

Free version also includes the latest upgrade for the Jetpack Joyride, a newly released two weeks ago. Social nature of Facebook would be much easier for players, since users do not need an iOS Game Center.

"The nature of active and casual games Facebook allows us to do many things with the franchise (game) and a focus on addictive game competitive," said Phil Larsen Halfbrick CMO, as reported by Mashable, Sunday (05/13/2012).

In addition to Jack Joyride, Halfbrick also the studio behind the popular game franchise Fruit Ninja, as well as other titles featuring Barry Steakfries.

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Norton 2013 Beta available to download

Norton 2013 Beta
Info Tech - Norton by Symantec recently released Norton Internet Security, Norton AntiVirus and Norton 360 beta version 2013 for public. These products are designed to be compatible with the Windows 8 Consumer Preview, Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP.

Through its official statement on Friday (05/11/2012), the beta version of 2013, Norton harnessing the power of cloud and promises to keep the consumer in order to stay safe in all their online activities. No matter whether it's surfing the internet, socializing or shopping.

In addition to providing protection through the cloud core, this beta version now includes an improved cloud features such as Norton Management, Norton Identity Safe, and online backup. These features, according to Norton will make consumers easier to manage and maintain the security of their personal information remains secure wherever and whenever.

The Norton 2013 Beta version design, according to Norton, made to be more superior than the previous version. In addition, to provide best in class security technology and a seamless user experience, including improved beta version of the main features such as Metro App Protection, Next Generation Firewall Protection, Bandwidth Monitoring.

The beta version of this three products are available to download for free here. The beta testers are expected to provide input and discuss the experience of their products in the Norton Public Beta Forum.

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Samsung to buy Cloud Service

samsung cloud service
Info Tech - Samsung further strengthen its services. This time, the South Korean firms were reported to have acquired the United States (U.S.) cloud storage company, mSpot.

Reporting from Telecoms, Friday (05/11/2012), mSpot based in California is a specialized company for cloud storage and streaming multimedia content. The company has also confirmed the purchase, without specifying a price to be paid by Samsung.

With this latest agreement, providing Samsung cloud-based services, music services, video and radio. "MSpot entertainment services will be key to an integrated offering on mobile devices that Samsung has just announced," said mSpot.

Offerings in the cloud company disclosed the same as the digital storage services such as Google Music or Amazon Cloud Player, which lets users upload content and access through a variety of web tools.

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Nokia Lumia 900 vs HTC One X Sales

Nokia Lumia 900
Info Tech - Once touted by Apple founder, Steve Wozniak, Windows mobile Phone (WP) Nokia, Lumia 900 continues to add a series of successes. Latest, Nokia Lumia 900 in terms of sales, reportedly managed to beat Android flagship smartphone, the HTC One X

As a result the sale of a brilliant, the Nokia Lumia 900 is successful in the competitive smartphone catapulting. According to ITPortal reports, Nokia Lumia 900 succeeded in occupying the second position behind the iPhone 4S.

As reported by T3, Saturday (05/12/2012), research on smartphone sales are done by the analyst Travis McCourt, along with Pierre Raymond James Ferragu of Bernstein Research. But, disclosed by Ferragu, he believes the tremendous success of the Nokia Lumia 900 will be short-lived.

Regarding the second research analysts, they do based on sales data taken from 15 stores AT&T and 15 UK retailers separately, which claims sales of Nokia Lumia 900 fairly well in the United States (U.S.) and showed no signs of slowing down.

Obviously, this is good news for Nokia, given the Finnish company is preparing a defense against the lawsuit filed by some shareholders. The shareholders had claimed, Nokia mislead them to believe that by adopting the WP will reverse the decline of the company in the smartphone sector.

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Hitman: Absolution release date

Hitman: Absolution
Info Tech - Manufacturers of video games, IO Interactive and Square Enix announced the release date of the Hitman: Absolution game. The Hitman: Absolution game will release on November 20, 2012 and can be played on some of console.

The Hitman: Absolution brings stealh-action genre that allows players to be able to finish off the enemy lives in secret. The game will come with a new adventure and landed on the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and the Personal Computer (PC).

Players who pre-order, can get Hitman: Sniper Challenge for free and can be played from May 15, 2012. The shooting challenge game has a mode with a separate story.

"Following the story (the game) are completely separated, (this game) was built using the Glacier 2 engine is impressive. IO Interactive developed the Hitman: Sniper Challenge by featuring Agent 47 facing balcony on the roof of the building," said the speaker of Square Enix, as reported by El33tonline, Saturday (05/12/2012).

The information revealed previously mentioned that Square Enix and IO Interactive has released a video trailer for Hitman: Absolution. In a video with a duration of two minutes and thirty six seconds it displays a different playing techniques.

The Hitman is about Agent 47 who was an assassin. Players commit murder or massacre of opponents indiscriminately to achieve mission objectives. However, the game should be done secretly.

Four Hitman sequel is already in attendance included Hitman: Codename 47 (2000), Hitman 2: Silent Assassin (2002), Hitman: Contracts (2004), and Hitman: Blood Money (2006). Hitman: Absolution is the fifth sequel which will be present in November 2012.

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Apple will launch 3D mapping application in June

Apple 3D mapping application
Info Tech - The days of the iOS Maps application that was driven by Google seems to be coming to an end. Apple reportedly is preparing to launch its own mapping solution, in conjunction with the launch of its latest operating system, iOS 6.

As reported by T3, Sunday (05/12/2012), Apple is preparing to launch 3D mapping services as the default application, but if the company proves to announce the presence of iOS 6 at the Worldwide Developer Confrence (WWDC) next month.

The new service reports sourced from the 9to5 Mac site, which claims to have information from reliable sources. Mentioned in the report, the application of the new map will show a 3D mode and as a replacement for Google Street View.

"The most important aspect of the new Maps application is a powerful 3D mode. 3D mode is not enabled by default, but users only need to click the 3D button, "said the source of the report about Apple map app.

Until now, Apple does have control of iOS Maps but the application was Google-based. Although these sources claim Apple will introduce a mapping application, but until now there has been no confirmation from a company based in Cupertino, California.

To find surety, we must wait until Apple launched the presence of iOS 6, which is expected to be introduced at WWDC next month.

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Alien Farm comes in iTunes

Alien Farm comes in iTunes
Info Tech - A4 Co., Ltd, developer and publisher of games for social media and smartphone applications in Japan, has just released the Alien Farm. This game has been available in the iTunes App Store with a tag of $0.99.

This game combines gameplay with farm-themed multiplayer battle system. With the play's plot, Alien Farm provide a new style in the game.

As reported by Mcvuk (05/10/2012), to celebrate the launch of the game, Download Campaign held until May 17, not only that, for the lucky will get a special three alien characters. During this promotional period, players download a game only once in the iTunes App Store.

Alien Farm allows players to create a farm. The players can also decorate them with all kinds of livestock and unique decor and colorful plants.

Alien will get the coins and other items of interest after the players challenging boss zombies and thugs in the Quest. Not only that, the Alien Farm, players must fight against other players to complete the Quest.

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Next Generation iPhone not iPhone 5?

Next Generation iPhone
Info Tech - Many have speculated that Apple will give names to the next generation iPhone, iPhone 5. However, some believe the name is not going to be the next generation iPhone products.

Blogger, writer technology and Apple enthusiast estimate iPhone 4S called iPhone 5, since the smartphone is the fifth generation of the Apple handset. It's a belief that Apple will not give the name of the next generation product as iPhone 5.

More recently, Apple has guaranteed to have a relevant domain name for the next generation iPhone. The latest report said the California-based company has filed a claim at the World Intellectual Property Organization to control iPhone5.com domain. As reported by Engadget, Wednesday (05/09/2012).

At present, a container iPhone5.com small forum for fans of Apple. Through the forum, they can about the latest rumor for the next generation iPhone. This site has been published into the footnotes disclaimer, with the status of this forum and not affiliated with or sponsored by Apple.

Currently, iPhone5.com become a small forum for fans of Apple. Through the forum, they can find out about the latest rumor for the next generation iPhone. This site has been published into the footnotes disclaimer, with the status of this forum and not affiliated with or sponsored by Apple.

Forum with iPhone5.com domain has more than 350 members of which would be incompatible with Apple's plans to take over the domain.

Many analysts believe that future name of Apple's iOS handset be named, next /new iPhone as a new iPad or LTE iPhone.

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Next Generation iPhone to be launched in September

Next Generation iPhone
Info Tech - Pegatron was reported has received orders to produce the next generation iPhone. Smartphone made by California-based company is rumored to be Launched on September 7, 2012.

Pegatron is a Taiwan-based electronics manufacturing company that develops products computing, communications and electronics for the famous company. In addition, the company is involved in the design, development and manufacture of computer peripherals and components.

While Foxconn is known for the production of leading products like the iPad, iPhone, Kindle, PlayStation 3, Wii and Xbox 36, has secured orders to manufacture new iPad 7-inch in August 2012.

Citing various sources in the distribution chain technology in Taiwan, the DigiTimes report, Pegatron has secured orders to manufacture the sixth generation Apple iPhone. In addition, the site claims next generation iPhone will be launched in September 2012.

As reported by Apple Insider (05/10/2012), separately, the report also claimed that Foxconn company responsible for Apple iPad 7-inch. The iPad 7-inch screen will have a size of 7.85-inch, with a resolution of 1024x768 pixels.

Pegatron is currently a producer for the new iPhone and iPad 4S. The Company is also reportedly adding manpower to handle more orders from Apple.

via AppleInsider
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Facebook App Center will be launched soon

Facebook App Center
Info Tech - Facebook has announced that will launch a new device application center. The Facebook App Center allows users to find games, applications and services the best in social networking.

Just as the role of iOS and the app store on Android, the center of this application will be a key feature for Facebook. The plan, the Facebook App Center will be launched in the coming weeks.

As reported by the TechRadar on Thursday (5/10/2012), the Facebook App Center will rank the applications like Spotify, Pinterest and Draw Something. The ranking is based on user rating, average time using of the application and how often users voluntarily share.

Each user will see a list of top apps that are designed based on their usage patterns. Thus, personal leaderboards will not be dominated by the most widely used applications.

"For more than 90 million Facebook users, App Center will become a new focal point for finding interesting applications such as Draw Something, Pinterest, Spotify, Battle Pirates, Viddy and Bubble Witch Saga," wrote Aaron Brady on the Facebook developer's blog.

"Everything has a detailed application page that helps people to see the uniqueness of an application and allow them to install it before heading to an application," he added.

via TechRadar
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Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Specs

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0
Info Tech - Samsung has recently presented its new Galaxy series tablet which already uses the Android 4.0 ICS operating system, the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0-inch. The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 tablet is intended as a substitute for the Galaxy Tab 7.0 P1000 tablet. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 tablet is priced with a price range: $249 to $264.

Main Specifications:
- GSM 850/900/1800/1900; HSDPA 900/1900/2100
- PLS 7.0-inch LCD screen (600 x 1024piksel) (~ 170 ppi)
- TI OMAP 4430 1GHz dual-core processor; Power VR SGX540
- Main Camera 3.15 MP fixed focus; Secondary VGA Camera
- 16 GB of memory, 1GB RAM
- Lithium Ion Battery 4000 mAh

Here are the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 Specs:
General
2G Network:GSM 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900
3G Network:HSDPA 900 / 1900 / 2100
Announced:2012, February
Status:Available
Size
Dimensions:193.7 x 122.4 x 10.5 mm
Weight:344 g
Display
Type:PLS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Size:600 x 1024 pixels, 7.0 inches
Ringtones
Type:MP3, WAV ringtones
Customization:
Vibration:Yes
Memory
Phonebook:
Call records:
Internal:8/16/32 GB storage, 1GB RAM
Card slot:microSD, up to 64 GB
Data
GPRS:Yes
HSCSD:
Edge:Yes
3G:HSDPA, 21 Mbps; HSUPA, 5.76 Mbps
WLAN:Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct, dual-band, Wi-Fi hotspot
Bluetooth:Yes, v3.0 with A2DP, HS
Infrared Port:
USB:microUSB v2.0, USB On-the-go support
Features
OS:Android OS, v4.0.3 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
CPU:TI OMAP 4430 Dual-core 1 GHz
Messaging:SMS(threaded view), MMS, Email, Push Email, IM, RSS
Browser:HTML5, Adobe Flash
Games:
Colors:
Camera:3.15 MP, 2048x1536 pixels
Other:
Battery
Type:Li-Ion 4000 mAh
Stand-by:
Talk time:
Misc
Pricegroup:-
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HTC PJ83110 comes at FCC

htc one x PJ83110
Info Tech - The supreme HTC One series, One X, in America itself better known as the One XL has a model number PJ83100. So when the HTC phone with model number PJ83110 to appear at the FCC, this phone is expected another variant of the One XL. Documents from the FCC explained that this phone comes in early March 2012, in which is said to be present to support LTE 4G from AT&T.

PJ83110 is also said to support 3G on the 1900MHz not 850MHz, which when viewed through the HTC site this variant seems will come to Asia and Australia. Unfortunately there is no document stating LTE trial network operations for the mobile phone. Eccentricity also seems as if it is intended for areas mentioned above, the One X model is supposed to support 3G at 850MHz.

via Ubergizmo
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Motorola launches Blue Droid RAZR?

Blue Droid Razr
Info Tech - It was already known if the Motorola Droid RAZR comes in black, purple and white. Now seems an American operator will bring the Droid RAZR with a blue color cast. These rumors appear to pass through the AndroidCentral site has received information that the blue-colored smartphone will be released on May 17.

On sales, the Motorola Droid RAZR significant price decline since its launch last November. Shortly after the Motorola Droid RAZR Maxx was released with 3300mAH battery capacity, the Droid RAZR directly experienced price declines of up to $100.

There has been no confirmation about the rumors of the blue Droid RAZR. Another rumor says that the smartphone in blue models is the Droid RAZR Maxx.

via AndroidCentral
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Nokia Lumia 610 released in Malaysia

Nokia Lumia 610
Info Tech - Nokia Lumia 610 has entered the Malaysian market. The Nokia Lumia 610 was released at a price of RM699. The Lumia series is predicted as the most economical Windows Phone, Nokia product output.

With a relatively low price, Nokia is targeting users among low to mid-end. The Lumia 610 running on Windows Phone 7.5 build 8773 Tango operating system. While the CPU capabilities, the 3.7-inch screen smartphone can run up to 800 Mhz, 256 MB of RAM. It also comes with 8 GB of internal storage, and there is a 5-megapixel rear camera.

via wpcentral
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