There are still 2 more days before the Samung Galaxy Note 2 is officially announced in Berlin at the Samsung Mobile Unpacked 2012 event. Even so rumours and leaks are are now trickling in ahead of this event. GSMarena appear to have received a leaked image of the new phone. A Korean publication also reports that they have the official specifications for the new phone. It sounds like we can look forward to the new Jellybean OS as well as a nice dose of Quad Core and LTE. I will be quite … [Read more...]
Pancakes anyone?
I bought the 40mm STM pancake lens for the 5D mkIII the other day. I am having so much fun with this lens. I am really amazed at how sharp this lens is. The cropping potential with this lens is very good. Although the lens is not a USM lens it is still fairly fast. STM (Stepper motor) was designed with video in mind as it is very quiet and focusing is very smooth. I love the pancake design for it's size. It is very compact and makes the camera a real lightweight. The camera is a real pleasure to … [Read more...]
SmarTone fires $68 salvo – The Standard
Price wars are always good for the average user. SmarTone has now also introduced a $68 unlimited data plan. The data speed is capped at 384kb/s, but if you are a casual user and use it for a little browsing and WhatsApp for example it should be enough for you. Via The Standard … [Read more...]
Nexus S
The Nexus S has made it to the Google Website. More information can be found in the link below. Of interest is that it will come with Gingerbread, ie Android 2.3 pre-installed. The website mentions a 4 inch display which is contoured. Nexus S is manufactured by Samsung, and it is the first smartphone to launch with a Contour Display. The curved glass screen fits comfortably in the palm of your hand and along the side of your face. Interestingly the Nexus S does not come with an expansion … [Read more...]
Apple IOS4.2 Announced and Released.
Apple IOS4.2 is now available for download from iTunes. The update brings various features to the iPad, iPhone and iPod touch. Some of the features includes a unified inbox for the iPad, Airplay and Airprint. Airplay will allow you to stream content from your device to your AppleTV. Airprint will now allow you to print directly from your device to certain printers wirelessly. An added bonus is the Find My Iphone app as now free to use without a MobileMe me subscription. The app will … [Read more...]
Skype for Android
Skype took their sweet time about it, but they have finally released Mobile Skype for Android. You will be able to make free Skype to Skype calls as well as making Skype to phone calls using your Skype credits. Skype IM will also be available as well. Head to Skype and download Skype for Android here: Skype … [Read more...]
New Twitter Design
has come out with a new homepage design. Basically the page is now made up of two panels. The left panel will have a list view while the right panel gives you more detail of a particular tweet. Twitter claims that the new homepage will run faster as well. See what the new homepage has to offer below in the promotional video. Some more detail about the new homepage is found here at Cnet … [Read more...]
Google Voice Actions for Android
Google recently released new voice recognition software for their Android OS called Google Voice Actions. It is now possible to launch quite a few instructions using your voice only to your Android phone. The set of commands allow you to do the following: Send text messages Listen to Music Call Businesses Get directions Call Contacts Send email View a map Go to a website Send a note to self and Search Google Each command is activated when you say a phrase in a … [Read more...]
Google Chrome to Phone
Here is a nice utility I wanted to share with you for the Android phone called ChrometoPhone Google ChrometoPhone allows you to push links from your Chrome browser direct to your Android phone. A nice added feature is that if the link is related to a certain app on the phone it has the ability to open the link to the app. For example if you were to send a map link from the desktop it will open up Googlemaps on your Android phone to display the map. If you send a Youtube link, Chrometophone … [Read more...]
Start your morning with SCMP on your iPad – Free until early August
I just read in the real SCMP newspaper (yes, I still get the newspaper delivered!!), that SCMP will be free for viewing on your iPad until August. If you have bought your "just released in HK" iPad then you might want to check out SCMP during the free to view period. After this period SCMP intends to charge 0.99c per issue. SCMP … [Read more...]
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