Apple has released new guidelines that those into developing apps for iOS need to be wary of. For one, all new apps that make use of the Unique Device Identification or UDID will be deemed not fit for inclusion in the Apple App Store. The deadline comes into effect from May 1 which is when the official crackdown will begin. This was revealed on its webpage dedicated to News and … [Read more...] about Apple Warns Developers Against Using UDID, Apps to Be Rejected Staring May 1
Rumor: Samsung to Launch Galaxy Tab 3 at IFA Berlin, Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy Tab 7.7 Delayed
The IFA event in Berlin is still some way off (starts on Sept 6), though that hasn't stopped the rumor mongers from spreading a few good stories around. The latest claim Samsung is all set to launch its Galaxy Tab 3 device at the European tech event. No specific details are available as yet, and it’s not clear if Samsung would launch both the 7 and 10.1 inch versions of Galaxy … [Read more...] about Rumor: Samsung to Launch Galaxy Tab 3 at IFA Berlin, Jelly Bean Update for Galaxy Tab 7.7 Delayed
New iPad 5 Due out June 29th at ‘Original Passion, New Ideas’ Event
The latest rumor doing the rounds concerning the iPad is that its 5th iteration could be making its grand debut on June 29th at an event dubbed "Original Passion, New Ideas." The rumor mill also has it that Apple might also have its iPhone 5 launched on the same day, something quite unusual as the Cupertino company generally prefers separate launch event dedicated to each of … [Read more...] about New iPad 5 Due out June 29th at ‘Original Passion, New Ideas’ Event
Acer, Asus Expecting Strong Demand for Tablet PCs
Taiwanese manufacturers Asus and Acer are gearing up for a higher demand of Android tablet devices this year. Both have expressed confidence in being able to ship no less than 10 million of these in 2013. Analysts are also predicting a sharp increase in demand for low cost tablets, something corroborated with a mad rush among manufacturers to launch low cost tablets running the … [Read more...] about Acer, Asus Expecting Strong Demand for Tablet PCs
Google Developing Unified Chat Service ‘Babble’
The next time we are in a babbling mood, Google would like us to be doing so via its Babble service, which is nothing but a grand amalgamation of all its diverse messenger platforms now in operation. These include the likes of Google Talk, Google+ Messenger, and Google Voice. This should help the company put up a better competitor to the likes of the BlackBerry Messenger or the … [Read more...] about Google Developing Unified Chat Service ‘Babble’
Rumor: Google Developing Nexus 7 HD
Given Apple's obsession with retina displays, it's pretty safe to assume Apple's next iPad Mini version will also sport a retina display. Such a move has also prompted Apple's competitor to offer higher resolution displays and word on the street is that the next Google Nexus might also be seen sporting the HD moniker. The current gen Nexus 7 already impresses with its 1280 x … [Read more...] about Rumor: Google Developing Nexus 7 HD
All New PlayBook Tablets Running BB10 Likely to Be Launched by End of Q2
An all new PlayBook tablet running the company's latest BB10 operating system is in development. The revelation was made by Mike Al Mefleh, director of product management at BlackBerry, while speaking to Emirates 24|7 at the BlackBerry User's Forum held recently in Dubai. Mike could not assign any specific launch dates, but has stated the new PlayBook could become a reality … [Read more...] about All New PlayBook Tablets Running BB10 Likely to Be Launched by End of Q2
Feedly Gaining Prominence Among Google Reader Replacements
Google’s decision to shut its Reader services has opened up a lot of opportunities to others to fill the void that perhaps is much larger than many might have thought. While Digg has gone on record stating it will have its version of Google Reader up and running before June 1, feedly has also joined the fray to become a Google Reader alternative. The company is already claiming … [Read more...] about Feedly Gaining Prominence Among Google Reader Replacements
Microsoft Might Just Have Sold 400k Surface Pro, 1M Surface RT
Microsoft never made public how many of its Surface tablet devices found buyers since they were launched, though unofficial estimates are painting a rather grim picture of the tablet's sales record. Three people privy to the company's sales claim Microsoft has sold little over a million of its Surface RT device, while in reality the Surface Pro only managed to entice about … [Read more...] about Microsoft Might Just Have Sold 400k Surface Pro, 1M Surface RT
Digg Developing Google Reader Replacement
While Google is planning the last rites of its Reader service, which is slated to go offline on June 1, frantic efforts are already on to fill the void. Among the prominent to rise to the occasion is Digg, a company that has announced it started on having a replacement service ready by the time Google Reader is off the air. The familiar news aggregation service though has … [Read more...] about Digg Developing Google Reader Replacement
Amazon Rumored to Hold Kindle Fire Component Purchasing Rights
Amazon is mulling changes in its component purchasing strategy that it has been using for the Kindle Fire tablets. So far, Amazon has been relying almost entirely on the ODMs, though that could change with Amazon likely to place itself in a position to be calling all the shots. However, all of it is still in rumor territory with neither Amazon nor its upstream supply chain … [Read more...] about Amazon Rumored to Hold Kindle Fire Component Purchasing Rights
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Medical Hub Edition Launched in South Korea
Samsung has a tablet that is particularly suited to students pursuing medicine. The Galaxy Note 10.1 Medical Hub Edition is still the Galaxy Note 10.1 device the company had launched last year with a few additional pre-loaded apps like the Mobile Medical Dictionary."The medical edition is a must for medical students with all the medical dictionaries, human anatomy drawing … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Medical Hub Edition Launched in South Korea
Razor Edge Pro Sold Out, Pre-order Process Suspended
Razer's tablet equivalent of a full fledged Windows 8 based gaming PC seems to have hit jackpot. The company recently announced it is stopping the pre-order process for the Razer Edge Pro, which is sold out for months to come. The company had started accepting pre-orders for the tablet March 1st."We’ve had to stop taking pre-orders for the Razer Edge Pro as the pre-orders … [Read more...] about Razor Edge Pro Sold Out, Pre-order Process Suspended
Galaxy Note 8.0 3G Now with the FCC
The Galaxy Note 8.0, which Samsung had launched just last month at the recently concluded MWC event, now has a 3G cousin as well. The tablet in its 3G avatar (which is compatible with the 800/1900 MHz 3G bands) is now with the FCC for the necessary certification process. The Wi-Fi only Note 8.0 had already made it past the FCC in January, and a 4G enabled model is most likely … [Read more...] about Galaxy Note 8.0 3G Now with the FCC