Mercedes-Benz has announced a partnership with Pebble to integrate its
smartwatch with Mercedes vehicles to provide enhanced vehicle diagnostic
awareness and multisensory notifications.
The partnership gives
Mercedes-Benz early access to some of the newest hardware and early
releases of application programming interfaces (APIs) offered by the
Silicon Valley-based company.
Saturday, 28 December 2013
Temple Run 2: finally arrives on Windows Phone 8
After what seems like an eternity, Temple Run 2 has finally
made its way to the Windows Phone Store. The game is now available to
download for free on devices running Windows Phone 8 and have at least
1GB of RAM.
Temple Run 2 is the much acclaimed sequel to the original Temple Run that pretty much started the endless running genre on the mobile platform. It (ahem) runs on a new engine and features completely revamped visuals and some new gameplay mechanics while retaining the basics of its predecessor.
You can download Temple Run 2 for Windows Phone 8 from the link below.
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Temple Run 2 is the much acclaimed sequel to the original Temple Run that pretty much started the endless running genre on the mobile platform. It (ahem) runs on a new engine and features completely revamped visuals and some new gameplay mechanics while retaining the basics of its predecessor.
You can download Temple Run 2 for Windows Phone 8 from the link below.
Download
Sunday, 22 December 2013
BlackBerry Announces Over 40 Million New Users of BBM for iOS and Android
BlackBerry has announced that it has registered over 40 million new users of BBM via its recently launched app for iOS and Android. The news was a highlight in its recent earnings release that reported a loss of $4.4 billion in the third quarter.
Over 40 million newly registered iOS/Android users in the last 60 days; more than a
dozen Android OEMs to preload BBM, including most recently LG; over 250,000 BBM Channels created by global user base since launch of BBM Channels on BlackBerry, including large brands such as Coke Indonesia and USA Today; BBM is the most secure mobile messaging service for use in regulated enterprises.
BlackBerry also announced numerous new features that coming to the app in 2014.
BlackBerry Reports $4.4 Billion Loss Last Quarter, Signs Deal With Foxconn
BlackBerry has announced its earnings for the third quarter of 2013 reporting a staggering loss of $4.4 billion.
GAAP loss from continuing operations was $4.4 billion or $8.37 per share diluted. The loss includes a non-cash pre-tax charge against long lived assets of $2.7 billion, a primary non-cash pre-tax charge against inventory and supply commitments of $1.6 billion, and pre-tax restructuring, legal and financial advisory charges of about $266 million. This compares with a GAAP loss from continuing operations of $965 million, or $1.84 per share diluted in the prior quarter, and GAAP income from continuing operations of $14 million, or $0.03 per share diluted, in the same quarter last year.
BlackBerry's new CEO John Chen, who has been hired to try and turn around the company, said "With the operational and organizational changes we have announced, BlackBerry has established a clear roadmap that will allow it to target a return to improved financial performance in the coming year. While our Enterprise Services, Messaging and QNX Embedded businesses are already well-positioned to compete in their markets, the most immediate challenge for the Company is how to transition the
Devices operations to a more profitable business model."
Chen added: "We have accomplished a lot in the past 45 days, but still have significant work ahead of us as we target improved financial performance next year. However, the Company is financially strong, has a broad and trusted product portfolio to work with, a talented employee base and a new leadership team dedicated to implementing our new roadmap."
Notably, the company has also announced a five year partnership with Foxconn.
Under this new relationship, Foxconn will jointly develop and manufacture certain new BlackBerry devices and manage the inventory associated with those devices. The initial focus of the partnership will be a smartphone for Indonesia and other fast-growing markets targeting early 2014.
“This partnership demonstrates BlackBerry’s commitment to the device market for the long-term and our determination to remain the innovation leader in secure end-to-end mobile solutions,” said Chen. “Partnering with Foxconn allows BlackBerry to focus on what we do best – iconic design, world-class security, software development and enterprise mobility management – while simultaneously addressing fast-growing markets leveraging Foxconn’s scale and efficiency that will allow us to compete more effectively.”
BlackBerry will own all of its intellectual property and perform product assurance on devices through the Foxconn partnership, as it does currently with all third-party manufacturers.
“BlackBerry is an iconic brand with great technology and a loyal international fan base,” said Terry Gou, Founder and Chairman, Foxconn. “We are pleased to be working with BlackBerry as it positions itself for future growth and we look forward to a successful strategic partnership in which Foxconn will jointly develop and manufacture new BlackBerry devices in both Indonesia and Mexico for new and existing markets.”
Evad3rs release untethered iOS 7 jailbreak
Mark Zuckerberg to sell stakes worth $2.31 billion
Mark Zuckerberg, the CEO of Facebook is said to be selling some of his Facebook shares to raise about $2.31 billion. The founder of the popular social network will sell about 41.4 million ‘Class A’ shares and utilize the money to fund a tax bill.
WhatsApp now has 400 million active users
Jan Koum, the CEO of WhatsApp has announced that the popular messaging service now has about 400 million active users across the globe.
In a blog post, Jan also claimed that WhatsApp has added 100 million users in the last four months. More importantly, this isn’t just the number of people who registered for WhatsApp, but those who are actively using the service every month.
Saturday, 14 December 2013
Ubuntu gets its first smartphone deal, comes to high-end devices in 2014
Canonical's smartphone-sized Ubuntu distribution hasn't had an official device to call home since release, but it won't have to live that nomadic existence for much longer. CEO Mark Shuttleworth tells CNET that his company has just signed its first Ubuntu handset deal; the Linux variant should ship with higher-end smartphones sometime in 2014, he says. While Shuttleworth isn't naming this initial customer, he adds that Canonical is negotiating phone deals with four "household brands." It's too soon to say whether or not Ubuntu will get enough support to compete against other mobile platforms, but the agreement suggests that the publicity from the ill-fated Ubuntu Edge campaign is paying off.
PlayStation 4 on top in November next-gen console sales, according to NPD
Confirming what we already suspected, sales tracking firm NPD reports that the PlayStation 4 outsold the Xbox One in North America during November. As of latest numbers, the Playstation 4 is in 2.1 million homes compared to the Xbox One's 2 million
-- a great start for both consoles and a paltry sales difference. Sony
released a statement from SCEA head Jack Tretton, which said,
BearExtender Turbo starts shipping today for $80, brings 802.11ac WiFi to older Macs
Yes, it took a little longer than we originally expected. But, starting today, BearExtender is finally making its 802.11ac WiFi adapter available to Apple laptop and desktop owners who are missing out on the novel wireless standard. Much like the company's BearExtender 1200, the Turbo is also designed to add WiFi functionality to Mac computers.
Friday, 13 December 2013
Sprint looking to acquire T-Mobile USA
The Wall Street Journal is reporting this afternoon that Sprint is
working on a potential T-Mobile USA purchase. The carrier is said to be
looking into regulatory concerns right now, and a bid in upwards of $20
billion could come in early 2014.
A merger of these two wireless providers would be significant for a few reasons. For one, it would leave just 3 major competing carriers in the US. And two, Sprint and T-Mobile have a combined subscriber base close to that of AT&T and Verizon…
Here is the scoop from the Journal:
A merger of these two wireless providers would be significant for a few reasons. For one, it would leave just 3 major competing carriers in the US. And two, Sprint and T-Mobile have a combined subscriber base close to that of AT&T and Verizon…
Here is the scoop from the Journal:
i0n1c Alleges Jailbreak Exploit Stolen From Evad3rs
Stefan Esser, a security researcher known as i0n1c,
is alleging that someone close to the evad3rs stole a jailbreak exploit
and sold it to a private buyer. I0n1c is the hacker behind the untethered jailbreak for iOS 4.3.2. He also jailbroke the iPad 3 on iOS 5.1.
Yesterday morning Esser tweeted, "So apparently someone around the @evad3rs stole a jailbreak from them and sold it to a private buyer."
Yesterday morning Esser tweeted, "So apparently someone around the @evad3rs stole a jailbreak from them and sold it to a private buyer."
Apple says the death of a 15-year Pegatron worker was not linked to working conditions at the factory
Apple says the death of a 15-year Pegatron worker was not linked to working conditions at the factory, reports Reuters.
On October 9th, Shi Zhaokun, a 15-year worker who had forged identification papers saying he was 20, was unable to make it to work and checked into a hospital. Soon after, he was pronounced dead of pneumonia.
Mr. Shi was one was of five sudden deaths at the factory, leading China Labor Watch to blame working conditions at Pegatron.
On October 9th, Shi Zhaokun, a 15-year worker who had forged identification papers saying he was 20, was unable to make it to work and checked into a hospital. Soon after, he was pronounced dead of pneumonia.
Mr. Shi was one was of five sudden deaths at the factory, leading China Labor Watch to blame working conditions at Pegatron.
Nokia Unveils Bluetooth, NFC-Enabled BH-121 Stereo Headset
Nokia has unveiled a Bluetooth-, NFC-Enabled Stereo Headset that resembles the iPod shuffle.
The neatly crafted tile design of the BH-121 measures just 39 x 39 x 12mm and can be attached to your clothing using the secure clip. You’ll find all the controls packed within this compact tile. Taking centre stage is one button to handle your calls and to play music, with volume controls, Bluetooth, and track control buttons arranged along the edges for easy access.
The neatly crafted tile design of the BH-121 measures just 39 x 39 x 12mm and can be attached to your clothing using the secure clip. You’ll find all the controls packed within this compact tile. Taking centre stage is one button to handle your calls and to play music, with volume controls, Bluetooth, and track control buttons arranged along the edges for easy access.
Xbox One consoles hits the 2 million mark
Microsoft launched its Xbox One gaming console on November 22 and it has already sold more than 2 million units in what has been an immense success. That’s just 18 days since the launch of the One with Microsoft and averaging 110,000 units sold per day.
Samsung launches the first 1TB mSATA SSD
Samsung announced today the first mSATA SSD drive of 1TB capacity. The drive is from the EVO 840 family and is destined to find a new home in ultrabooks, but will also fit virtually anywhere you place it – be it your home PC or a laptop.
The 1TB mSATA EVO 840 SSD is capable of reaching 540MB/s and 520MB/s of read and write, respectively. Random read/write speeds are rated at 98,000 and 90,000 IOPS.
You can now upload eBooks to Play Books from your smartphone
In its latest update to Play Books, Google added some enhancements to speed and smoothness but by far the most important gain is the option to upload from your Android device.
Now instead of using the Play website to add books to your account you can do it straight from your smartphone. Play Books supports ePub and PDF files and you can upload to Google Play books from any Android file manager.
Instagram Direct: allows you to share your photos and videos with friends
Instagram announced today a new feature called Direct, which enables
you to share your videos and photos to a select friends or a group of
friends.
The new feature was announced at a special Instagram event by the company’s CEO Kevin Systrom. He also shared that Instagram now boasts 150 million users, raising from 80 million in the beginning of the year.
The new feature was announced at a special Instagram event by the company’s CEO Kevin Systrom. He also shared that Instagram now boasts 150 million users, raising from 80 million in the beginning of the year.
Indian court allows Nokia to transfer its Chennai plant to Microsoft
Nokia’s plant in India that is located in the city of Chennai was under a dispute with tax authorities in the sub-continent. As a result, the asset, which was one of the biggest Nokia manufacturing plants was sized by the local government. The seizure could prove problematic as some speculated it might prevent the Microsoft acquisition of the Nokia mobile division.
Angry Birds Go!’ now out for iOS, Android and Windows Phone 8
Rovio has finally released Angry Birds Go! internationally across all major mobile platforms. The game is now available for download for free on iOS, Android and Windows Phone 8 devices.
The latest installment in the prolific Angry Birds series – Angry Birds Go! – takes a different approach from killing pigs to beating them in a go-kart race in a whole new dimension, making it the first 3D Angry Birds game.
Apple’s 12 Days of Gifts includes the US this time around, FROM December 26 and January 6
Apple is setting up its annual 12 Days of Gifts promotion and for the first time it will allow US users to join in on the giveaway (Canada and Europe got stuff in previous years but not the US). Each day between December 26 and January 6, people with an iOS 7 running iDevice will be able to download a free gift.
SONY LAUNCHED A FLASH DRIVE THAT WORKS FOR BOTH PHONES & PC
Amazingly Sony launched a dual USB flash drive, designed specifically for the
needs of memory-deprived Android smartphone and tablet users. The gadget
combines a full USB 2.0 port and a microUSB connector into a compact,
sleek-looking body.
Thursday, 5 December 2013
President Obama: I'm Not Allowed for Security Reasons to Have an iPhone
President Barack Obama revealed that he is not allowed to have an iPhone due to security concerns, explaining his use of a bulky BlackBerry, reports SecurityWeek.
"I'm not allowed for security reasons to have an iPhone," Obama told a group of young people at the White House for an event promoting his health care law. He added that his daughters Sasha and Malia spend a lot of time on their iPhones.
Man Arrested for Stealing Copper From Site of Apple Campus 2
A Belmont man was arrested on Saturday for attempting to steal copper
pipes and wiring from the former HP site where Apple will be building Apple Campus 2, reports CBS Local.
Glenn Cartwright, 56, was booked on Saturday into the Santa Clara County Main Jail following his arrest on suspicion of burglary and possession of burglary tools, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Kurtis Stenderup said. Cartwright was later released on $11,000 bail, Stenderup said.
Glenn Cartwright, 56, was booked on Saturday into the Santa Clara County Main Jail following his arrest on suspicion of burglary and possession of burglary tools, Santa Clara County Sheriff’s Office Sgt. Kurtis Stenderup said. Cartwright was later released on $11,000 bail, Stenderup said.
Tuesday, 3 December 2013
PlayStation 4 opening weekend sales hit 250K in the UK
Sony’s latest gaming console, the PlayStation 4 saw great reception in the UK. According to a report from The Telegraph, Sony managed to sell 250,000 units of PS4 in about 48 hours after the launch of the PS4 in Britain.
The PS4 sales resulted in revenues of $1.4 billion for Sony, which is far better than what the previous edition of the console had managed. The opening weekend sales of PS4 also surpassed the Xbox One sales by about 100K units.
Sunday, 1 December 2013
Finally how to downgrade your BBM from 8 to 7
Good day views, i have been getting lots of call, text and pings from BBM users complaining about the new BBM 8 update on blackberry devices mainly non BB10 devices, majority complained of their blackberry device hanging, dragging or become slow immediately after the update.
This post consist of links to where you can downgrade you BBM back to BBM7 version, so click on the link that is respective to your device below
This post consist of links to where you can downgrade you BBM back to BBM7 version, so click on the link that is respective to your device below
Black Friday breaks online sales record :thanks to mobiles
The trend of constantly increasing online sales during the Thanksgiving Thursday and the Black Friday has continued for yet another year. A study found that the total revenue for the two days reached $2.99 billion, representing an increase of just over 25% compared to last year.
Thursday, 28 November 2013
Thief Steals Woman’s iPhone But Forgets to Disable Photo Sharing
A very hot Tumblr blog this week is “Life of a Stranger Who Stole My Phone,”
which presents an oblivious national of Dubai, “Hafid” and all his
personal photos taken after having stolen the iPhone from a beach in
Ibiza, Spain
Hafid forgot to disable her DropBox, which automatically uploaded images to her cloud storage online. He’s still taking pictures and doesn’t realize he’s a viral phenomenon with 12,000 followers yet! The woman unnamed author says this is how it all happened.
Hafid forgot to disable her DropBox, which automatically uploaded images to her cloud storage online. He’s still taking pictures and doesn’t realize he’s a viral phenomenon with 12,000 followers yet! The woman unnamed author says this is how it all happened.
Angry Birds Go!’ launches on iOS in New Zealand
Angry Birds Go! is the latest game in the Angry Birds series from Rovio and is the farthest departure from anything that has come before it. Like many franchises before it, including Mario, Sonic and Crash Bandicoot, Rovio turned to the go-kart racing genre for their popular franchise and now we have a go-kart racing game but with birds.
Wednesday, 27 November 2013
Apple iPad mini 2 production reaches 4 million units this month
The launch of the Apple iPad mini 2 was delayed relative to the iPad Air launch and even with the late start, the smaller tablet still suffers from availability issues. Digitimes quotes sources who claim that the production bottlenecks responsible for the low supply have been cleared, though, and everything should be back to normal soon.
New BBM Update comes with BBM Channels
Monday, 25 November 2013
iPhone Thief Sends Owner 11 Pages of Handwritten Contacts
A Chinese thief painstakingly wrote out the information for nearly 1,000
contacts from an iPhone he'd stolen and sent them back to owner of the
device, reports the Hindustan Times.
The pickpocket reportedly took the phone from Zou Bin when they shared a taxi somewhere between Yiyang and Changsha in the central province of Hunan.
Since he did not have a backup, Zou was more concerned with losing his contacts than the phone itself.
The pickpocket reportedly took the phone from Zou Bin when they shared a taxi somewhere between Yiyang and Changsha in the central province of Hunan.
Since he did not have a backup, Zou was more concerned with losing his contacts than the phone itself.
Sunday, 24 November 2013
Apple officially acquires the 3D sensor tech company PrimeSense for $350 million
A week ago, a report surfaced from Israeli news outlet Calcalist claiming that Apple had reached an acquisition deal with the 3D sensor tech company PrimeSense. The purchase wasn’t final, but the outlet seemed pretty confident it was close.
Today, Globes adds it weight to the story with its own report. Thepublication—who has a solid track record of providing accurate intel regarding high-level buyout talks—says the deal was completed Friday and will be announced next week…
Here’s the Globes’ Shmulik Shelach (via The Next Web) with the scoop:
Saturday, 23 November 2013
Microsoft sells over one million Xbox One in under 24 hours
The next generation console war has officially begun and by the looks of it, it is off to a great start. After Sony announced last week that they sold over a million PS4 in the first 24 hours of launch, it’s now Microsoft’s turn to brag.
Friday, 22 November 2013
You Can Now Buy an Unlocked iPhone 5s From the U.S. Online Apple Store
Apple is now selling an unlocked version of the iPhone 5s in the United States via its online store.
The SIM-Free iPhone 5s is available to ship in 1-2 weeks and requires a GSM-compatible SIM.
Instagram to Get Private Messaging Features?
The popular Instagram photo and video app may be getting private messaging features, according to a GigaOm report.
Well-placed sources tell us that the company is gearing up to launch new private messaging features inside its still red-hot photo and video sharing service. It is also experimenting with the idea of group messaging, our source tells us. The new features are likely to find home in the next version of Instagram, which is expected before end of the year. An Instagram spokesperson (not surprisingly) declined to comment.
Snapchat Turns Down $3 Billion From Facebook, $4 Billion From Google?
Snapchat has reportedly turned down a $3 billion acquisition offer from Facebook and now a $4 billion offer from Google, according to Om Malik and ValleyWag.
On Wednesday, the WSJ reported that Facebook had offered an-cash acquisition deal of $3 billion or higher. (ValleyWag's source says it was closer to $3.5 billion).
Viber finally available on Linux
Viber has just brought its popular messaging client to the Linux platform. According to Viber it has been tested and works fine on Ubuntu, Mint and Zorin OS.
Viber requires your mobile phone for registration and it is capable of syncing your phonebook and messages across all platforms it is available for.
Thursday, 21 November 2013
Samsung giving away $50 Play Store credit to Galaxy Note 3 users
Samsung is offering a $50 Play Store credit for all the current and new owners of Galaxy Note 3 in the US. The promotion should help maintain the strong performance of the company’s phablet flagship during the holiday season.
Official Instagram beta app available Nokia Lumia Phone
As originally promised, the popular photo sharing app Instagram is now available for Windows Phone 8 devices. The app is now ready to download from the Windows Phone Store although it’s still a beta version so you can try it at your own risk.
Official Nexus wireless charger hits the Play Store in the United States
The official Nexus wireless charger is now available in the Google Play Store in the United States. The gadget is priced at $49.99 plus shipping and local taxes.
The Qi wireless charger is compatible with the Nexus 5, the Nexus 7, as well as the Nexus 4. Unsurprisingly, its design falls in line with that of the latest generation of Google Nexus devices.
The New BB-Porsche Design P’9982(customized Z10)
- Porsche Design and BlackBerry®
announced the elite, new, all-touch Porsche Design P’9982 Smartphone from
BlackBerry.
Uniquely designed and expertly crafted, the P’9982 is exquisitely fashioned from high-quality materials and features a customized version of the BlackBerry 10.2 Operating System to give you the ultimate personal experience.
Samsung Owes Apple $290 Million in Additional Damages
A federal jury has ruled that Samsung owes Apple $290 million in damages for infringing on its patents, reports AllThingsD.
The award concludes a partial retrial of last year’s landmark case between the electronics giants. A jury in that case ruled in Apple’s favor and awarded $1 billion in damages. However, Judge Lucy Koh ruled that more than $400 million of that award was improperly calculated, necessitating the current retrial. Apple had argued it was due a further $379 million, while Samsung maintained it should only owe $52 million for the portion of damages being reconsidered. Barring a successful appeal, Samsung also owes roughly $600 million in damages from the original verdict as well.
Tuesday, 19 November 2013
Xbox One vs. the PlayStation 4: A battle over services, not chips
If you start counting from the Magnavox Odyssey, we've been playing console games for seven generations now. Yes, it's crazy to think of, but it's even more alarming to realize that the industry has been in an all-out "war" since generation three. For better or worse, competition became a part of the hardware cycle. The players (you know, Sega, Nintendo, Sony and Microsoft) have changed several times through the years, but until recently, the game hasn't -- the console wars were fought over who had more bits, what had the most RAM and how fast a machine could render frames. Now, as we kick off generation eight, we're seeing a very different kind of contest.
Nokia Lumia 2520 tablet reaches Verizon on November 21st for $500 contract-free
Verizon isn't going to let AT&T hog all the Lumia 2520 buyers this weekend -- it just announced that it will start selling Nokia's Windows RT tablet on November 21st, one day before the device is available at AT&T. Pricing will remain the same at $500 contract-free or $400 on a two-year term, but Verizon is sweetening its deal by offering a carrier-appropriate red model to online shoppers; retail customers will have to be content with black. There's no word on 2520 variants for other carriers, but it's good to know that Americans will have at least some choice in networks when picking up Nokia's LTE-equipped slate.
Google to pay $17 million as a penalty for unauthorized web tracking in Safari
Last year, Google ponied up $22.5 million to the FTC as a penalty for bypassing cookie settings in the Safari browser to track users. While Mountain View no doubt wishes this episode were far behind it already, the company will pay a pretty sum once again as the result of a settlement today: $17 million in a suit brought by 37 states and the District of Columbia over that very same practice of tracking users in Safari.
Toshiba's new Kira Ultrabook promises 22 hours of use on a single charge
We praised Toshiba's last flagship Ultrabook
for its brilliant screen and speedy boot-up time, but the company's
newest Kirabook has a notable new feature -- an estimated 22 hours of
battery life. Intel's new Haswell chips may have shifted our expectations of what we expect laptops can deliver battery-wise, but almost
running a whole day remains an impressive feat. That's Toshiba's claim
for its new Dynabook KIRA V654, which sidesteps touch compatibility on
its 13-inch 1,366 x 768 resolution screen to add to the battery savings
and weighs in at just 1.12kg. Alongside an additional high-resolution
model (2,560 x 1,440), if you simply must have swipeable
screens on your Windows 8 machine, there's also the similarly-sized
Dynabook Kira V834, although that model will only manage a paltry 14 hours of work and / or play. (We kid.)
Monday, 18 November 2013
Apple has reportedly purchased PrimeSense, an Israeli-based 3D sensor technology company, for $345 million.
Apple has reportedly purchased PrimeSense, an Israeli-based 3D sensor technology company, for $345 million. Rumors of the acquisition surfaced earlier this year, but Israeli news outlet Calcalist says the deal is now done, and Apple plans to announce it within the next few weeks.
PrimeSense is best known to most folks for its work with Microsoft, who used its technology, chips, and designs inside the first Kinect sensor for the Xbox 360. But the company sells its own 3D sensors and software for use in other markets such as as TV, mobile, retail, and robotics…
Reuters passes along the Calcalist report:
Sony PlayStation 4 scores high for repairability
The PlayStation 4 is a hot piece of tech and as such it simply couldn’t avoid being torn to bits and pieces by the ifixit team. While you probably wouldn’t have guessed it given the relatively modest size, the latest Sony console is quite easy to repair at home. No adhesive was used for putting the PS4 together, which means taking it apart and putting it back together is quite easy (although it does void your warranty).
The only problem was that the metal mid-plane is very sharp – an issue the teardown guy found the hard way. If you can get past that however you will be able to replace just about every component of your console without taking it to a service center.
Sunday, 17 November 2013
1 million PlayStation 4 consoles sold in 24 hours
Sony managed an amazing achievement with its latest PlayStation 4 console topping 1 million sales in the first 24 hours. With the console being available only in the US and Canada for now, the figure sounds even more impressive.
Monday, 11 November 2013
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex, a dual-mode Windows 8 notebook PC
Lenovo has officially taken wraps of IdeaPad Flex, a dual-mode notebook PC with a 10 point multitouch feature. Lenovo’s newest addition comes with an ability to flip 300 degrees to instantly switch between laptop and stand modes.
With the laptop mode, you get the integrated keyboard and a touchpad, while the stand model is designed for touch usage and social functionality.
Lenovo IdeaPad Flex sports a 14-inch display with a resolution of 1366 x 768 pixels. The notebook measures 343 x 250 x 21mm and weighs about 2 kilograms.
Sunday, 10 November 2013
Apple iPad Air catches fire in Australian Vodafone store
A Vodafone retail store in Canberra had to be evacuated on Wednesday because an iPad Air burst into flames.
The fire allegedly started at the charging port, set the whole iPad on fire and proceeded to fill the entire store with smoke.
The fire department was called to put the fire out and later an Apple rep visited the store to collect the device for further inspection. No one was hurt during the incident.
This is not the first time we see devices bursting in flames or even exploding, but hopefully this is just an isolated incident instead of a widespread issue.
Apple Was Interested in BlackBerry's IP But Board Rejected Proposals to Break Up the Company
Both Microsoft and Apple were interested in acquiring BlackBerry's intellectual property but BlackBerry's board rejected proposals to break up the company, reports Reuters.
The board rejected proposals from several technology companies for various BlackBerry assets on grounds that a break-up did not serve the interest of all stakeholders, which include employees, customers and suppliers in addition to shareholders, said the sources, who did not want to be identified as the discussions were confidential.
Monday, 4 November 2013
BBM DP NOT CHANGING ON Z10,Q10,Q5&Z30 FIX / HOW TO UPDATE THE OS OF YOUR DEVICE
Good
day viewers, I have been getting calls, text and pings from BB10 users, i.e
Z10, Q10, Q5 & Z30 Complaining about not been able to change their display
pictures (DP) on BBM. I will quickly explain what that means, a BB10 user of either Z10, Q10, Q5 or
Z30, will change him/her display pictures (DP) on BBM, but the change will only
be viewed for the user alone, that means the change stays only on the device,
all the user’s contact will still see the previous display pictures (DP) on their
BBM, this problem can last for days, weeks or even months, if not resolved.
Friday, 1 November 2013
BIS PLAN FOR BB10 DEVICES (Z10,Q10,Q5 AND Z30)
The new BlackBerry 10 plans
offer all the BBM you’ll ever need with unlimited access for the duration of
your plan. Even when your data runs out, you’ll be able to chat on BlackBerry
Messenger, as the service is not charged from your data bundle.
And what’s more, each of these plans come in a variety of time plans.
And what’s more, each of these plans come in a variety of time plans.
AIRTEL BB10 PLAN
Name
of BlackBerry Plan
|
Duration
|
Maximum
Data
|
Access
Code
|
Price
|
Airtel BB10 Max - Month
|
30 days
|
1.5GB
|
*440*7#
|
3000 Naira
|
Airtel BB10 Max - Week
|
7 days
|
350MB
|
*440*8#
|
1050 Naira
|
Airtel BB10 Max - Daily
|
24 hours
|
50MB
|
*440*9#
|
200 Naira
|
Airtel BB10 Midi - Month
|
30 days
|
500MB
|
*440*10#
|
1500 Naira
|
Airtel BB10 Midi - Week
|
7 days
|
130MB
|
*440*11#
|
525 Naira
|
Airtel BB10 Midi - Daily
|
24 hours
|
15MB
|
*440*12#
|
100 Naira
|
Airtel BB10 Lite - Month
|
30 days
|
250MB
|
*440*13#
|
1000 Naira
|
Airtel BB10 Lite - Week
|
7 days
|
80MB
|
*440*14#
|
350 Naira
|
Airtel BB10 Lite - Daily
|
24 Hours
|
10MB
|
*440*15#
|
70 Naira
|
ETISALAT BB10 PLAN
Monthly
Plans on BlackBerry 10
s/n |
Blackberry
10 Monthly Plan valid for 30 days
|
Attached
Data Bundles
|
Price
( |
Voice
(20k/sec) USSD
|
Non-Voice
Opt in SMS
|
1
|
Blackberry®
10 Lite Plan
|
260MB
|
1,000
|
*599*2#
|
SMS
MLite to 399
|
2
|
Blackberry®
10 Mid Plan
|
500MB
|
1,500
|
*599*3#
|
SMS
MMid to 399
|
3
|
Blackberry®
10 Max Plan
|
1536MB
|
3,000
|
*599*4#
|
SMS
MMax to 399
|
Weekly
Plans on BlackBerry 10.
Enjoy our BlackBerry service for 7 days, with pocket friendly plans from Etisalat
Enjoy our BlackBerry service for 7 days, with pocket friendly plans from Etisalat
s/n |
Blackberry
10 Weekly Plan valid for 7 days
|
Attached
Data Bundles
|
Price
( |
Voice
(20k/sec) USSD
|
Non-Voice
Opt in SMS
|
1
|
BlackBerry®
10 Lite Plan
|
70MB
|
350
|
*599*2*1#
|
SMS
WLite to 399
|
2
|
BlackBerry®
10 Mid Plan
|
125MB
|
550
|
*599*3*1#
|
SMS
WMid to 399
|
3
|
BlackBerry®
10 Max Plan
|
360MB
|
1,100
|
*599*8#
|
SMS
WMax to 399
|
Daily
Plans on BlackBerry 10.
Use our daily plans for a quick top up of data and BBM access, valid for 24 hours
Use our daily plans for a quick top up of data and BBM access, valid for 24 hours
s/n |
Blackberry
10 Daily Plan
|
Attached
Data Bundles
|
Price
( |
Voice
(20k/sec) USSD
|
Non-Voice
Opt in SMS
|
1
|
BlackBerry®
10 Lite Plan
|
10MB
|
70
|
*599*2*2#
|
SMS
DLite to 399
|
2
|
BlackBerry®
10 Mid Plan
|
15MB
|
100
|
*599*3*2#
|
SMS
DMid to 399
|
3
|
BlackBerry®
10 Max Plan
|
50MB
|
200
|
*599*7#
|
SMS
DMax to 399
|
GLO BB10 PLAN
Category
|
Package
|
MSR (N)
|
Data
|
Keyword
|
BB10Max
|
Month
|
3000
|
3 GB
|
MaxMonth
|
Week
|
1050
|
700 MB
|
MaxWeek
|
|
BB10Mid
|
Month
|
1400
|
2 GB
|
MidMonth
|
Week
|
600
|
500 MB
|
MidWeek
|
|
BB10Lite
|
Month
|
1000
|
200 MB
|
LitMonth
|
Week
|
400
|
50 MB
|
LitWeek
|
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