Archives for August 2012

A picture has emerged on the internet that hints of a Kinect 2 with enhanced capabilities

August 10, 2012 by

A picture has emerged on the internet that hints of a Kinect 2 with enhanced capabilities.  The image was posted by a twitter user    called SuperDaE. This image appears to show two people using the Kinect 2 which is running on a Durango, which is the code name for the latest Xbox development kit. 

 

This image seems to give an indication that there is going to get a massive upgrade from the previous model.  The images seem clearer and it appears to show more depth than the previous model did. All this suggests that the new sensor is capable of capturing a much greater amount of data. If all this is true then the new Kinect sensor along with the new rumoured Xbox 720, which  is likely to be launched at the same time, will likely be able to solve some long running issues such as lag and accuracy issues which has blighted the current model since its launch.

 

The new Kinect 2 sensor is likely to be launched along side the much hyped Xbox 720 sometime within the next 18 months. If all the rumours are true about the new Xbox 720 that indicates that its going to come packed with native 3d, true 1080p, a blue ray player and a much faster Intel eight-core CPU with a NVIDIA graphics card, then the game station combined with the new sensor will be able to blow away its closest competitor which is the Sony PlayStation 3. 

 

 

 

 

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iOS 6 gives a subtle hint about the iPhone’s 5 screen size

August 8, 2012 by

The soon to be released iOS 6 gives a subtle hint about the iPhone’s 5 screen size.  The website 9to5Mac has found that an application called the iOS simulator has been tweaked in iOS 6, which is used to build iOS apps. What they found was that they were able to expand the screen resolution to match the resolution that of the rumoured iPhone 5 screen size which has a resolution of 640 x 1136 also when the image was expanded to that size an extra row of apps was also automatically added onto the home screen. In iOS 5.1 when the same resolution was applied it just made the four rows of home screen apps appear to further spread out across the larger screen space. 

However it cannot be concluded that this is evidence that confirms that apple is planning to release an iPhone 5 with a larger display. It could just be an indication that apple are simply testing a prototype screen that they never plan to release. Until apple finally make an an announcement which is rumoured to be on September the 12th,  we will not know for sure.  

 

 

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A must have Hurricane app gets released by the Red Cross for Android & Apple iOS users

August 6, 2012 by

The American Red Cross releases a free app called the Hurricane app for Android and Apple iOS users. This app is particularly useful for anyone living on the eastern seaboard of the USA and those who live in the Caribbean. This app form a part of their plan to help provide assistance to the wider community in time of an emergency. The app comes on the heals of their first aid app which has had already over 600,000 downloads within the last six weeks. They plan to release other apps too that will be available within a couple of months.

The Hurricane app is divided into three sections. The first section concentrates on providing the user with useful background knowledge of Hurricanes. The second section focuses on how you should prepare for the Hurricane. You will be provided with a comprehensive check list so you and your family will be able to create a family emergency plan. There is also instructions for putting together an emergency kit in order to survive the on coming Hurricane. The last part of this app mainly focuses on how you can get through actual Hurricane event, such as helping you find the nearest open Red Cross shelters during the Hurricane.  Also in this part of the app you will be able to track the Hurricane, so you will know when it is safe to leave your shelter.

The user will have invaluable access to weather alerts that is provided by the  National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, which provide weather alerts for the US and its territories. The user then will be able to easily share share that information on social networks, such as Facebook, twitter etc. This app will also make it easy to keep in contact with your family members, by letting you post very quickly via a number of social networks, such as Facebook, twitter etc. There is even a one touch feature on the app called “I’m safe” that lets users inform others they’re safe via the social media outlets.

If your interested in this app just head over to the Apple App Store and the Android Google Play Store.

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Ovivo offers free phone calls texts and data every month

August 4, 2012 by

There is a new telephone company on the block called Ovivo mobile, this company is now offering its customers a generous bundle of free calls, texts and data every month. There is no minimum tops up and no contract every month.  The only catch is that you have to agree to view targeted adverts that are directed to your phones internet browser. The company is compatible with most platforms with the exception of Blackberry and Symbian. So you should have no problems signing up and getting the service running on your device. Once you have signed up and paid £5’s you will receive your sim with £5’s of credit. Its worth noting that once your monthly allowance runs out then you will be charged at 6p per minute for calls,6p per text and 6p per MB for data, which are the best rates to be found within the UK.

 

The company piggybacks on the Vodafone network, so your guaranteed a solid and reliable reception wherever you choose to wander within the UK.  

For more details go over to the Ovivo website.

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The Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will be unveiled on August the 29th

August 3, 2012 by

Rumours were writhe yesterday that Samsung was going to release a product in Berlin ahead of the IFA 2012 trade show in a Unpacked event. It was suspected it was the the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Samsung yesterday sent out invites to the members of the press to attend their press event on August the 29th but they failed to state what product they would release so sparking off rumours about the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 being released.  Today Samsung confirmed those rumours by issuing a statement to Reuters stating that: 

 

“We plan to unveil the next Galaxy Note at the Samsung Mobile Unpacked event in Berlin on August 29,” a Samsung spokesman said on Friday, without elaborating. The event will take place two days before the opening of Europe’s biggest consumer electronics trade fair IFA.

 

Usually Samsung do not announce such details in advance of their press events. It seems like Samsung are hoping to catch the bit of press attention, before they launch the phone. Samsung will certainly need this attention, because Apple will most likely be releasing their much rumoured iPhone 5 in the very near future, which will likely over shadow any product release or announcement made by Samsung or any other company.  

However there has been no official confirmation about the rumoured specifications of the device.  It is expected to come with a 1.6GHz quad-core Exynos 4412 processor and with a whopping   1.5GB of RAM that will guarantee speed and fluidity when you carrying out the most demanding tasks.  If these specification are true it will make it faster than Samsung flagship phone the Samsung Galaxy S3 and that phone is no slouch . 

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More rumours emerge about the release dates of the iPhone 5 and the iPad mini

August 1, 2012 by

According to the tech website iMore apple is planning to announce the iPhone 5 at a press event on the 12th of September. The device will then be launched on Friday the 21 st of September. In the past iMore have been very accurate, so expect this to most likely happen. However its worth pointing out that it seems unlikely that the iPad mini will be announced at the same event, because  rumours have emerged from a website called ilounge that suggests that the actual launch date of that device will most likely be in November, due to apple not being able to have the device ready in time for a September launch. 

Apples new iOS 6 software is also expected  to be launched  at the iPhones 5’s press event . It worth noting that the iPhone 5 will most likely be launched with the new iOS 6 software. iOS 6 is expected to have up to 200 new features that includes Apples new maps,a further upgrade of Siri and deeper Facebook integration.   

 

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