Author: Team TD

One of the things I love about the Macs is the MagSafe charger. My wordspace is very cluttered with wires everywhere and I tend to trip on them quite often. The MagSafe charger attaches to your device magnetically and pulls out with minimal effort, so whenever you trip on them the cord pops out of the charger port instead of dragging your expensive Mac with it. The technology is to be finally coming over the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad.

In a recent patent acquired by Apple they described the MagSafe technology coming over to the iPhone, iPod Touch and iPad. Apple describes the the new method of charging your iDevice as follows:

Apple has been granted a patent for the assembly of a unit supporting MagSafe into an iOS device like an iPad as noted in patent FIG. 7 below. The patent states that (“In one particular embodiment, the connector may be a power connector such as the MagSafe.”)

Source: PatentlyApple

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The NGP has been rumored numerous times to be delayed. Part of the reason was the recent Japan Earthquake which shock the whole Japan and did a lot of damage to its Economy. Japan is still recovering from this disaster. This was not the only factor which affected Sony, Last month, Playstation Network Security was breached and millions of user account info were stolen. This event just angered the world and the pressure fell on Sony to implement proper measures for security which reportedly costed Sony a lot of money.

Now 1up.com is reporting by quoting 01.net that Sony may downgrade some of the NGP specs in order to fit it in the Holidays 2011 deadline for Japan. The NGP was confirmed for release this holiday in Japan while it will be released for the rest of the world in 2012.

01.net claims that the non-3G models of NGP will be priced similar to the 3DS so that they have a competitive advantage over the 3DS which means we can expect non-3G models to be somewhere between the $250 to $300 range. This could come with a price as the earlier reported 512 MB RAM has been rumored to be cut down to 256 MB in order to compensate with the cost. The 128 MB of graphics memory is still there but Sony is planning to cut the 16 GB of internal flash memory according to this rumor.

Since this is just a rumor, it won’t necessarily be true. We can only hope that Sony manages to keep the NGP reasonably priced. We will keep you updated regarding any news, keep checking us regularly.

Source: 1UP

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Microsoft revealed today at E3 that Minecraft will be coming exclusively to the Xbox 360 with Kinect motion control support. The popular indie game which made its buzz last year will be coming soon to Xbox 360.

It will also feature cross-functionality between the PC version and the Xbox 360. There are no details yet on what type of Kinect support is expected. It will be released this Winter and will most likely be a downloadable release rather then a retail release.

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Whenever a new version of iOS there’s always a question arises will the previous versions be able to run it. At the announcement of iOS 5 this question came forward again. It is a fact that the new features and new Operating systems require more resources.Currently the oldest version of iPhone which is in production is 3GS and all 3GS owners should be glad as they would be able to run the new OS. One thing which Apple is very good with is keeping support for it’s earlier models and making the iOS not much resource hungry.

iPhone 3GS will get an update to the new iOS without loosing the new features introduced with an exception to in app Camera editing. 3GS owners will be able to get a taste of the new notification bar and the iCloud services now!  According to our knowledge 3GS has enough resources to even run in app Camera editing.

Source: 9to5 Mac

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After Google announced that the 3G Motorola Xoom would be getting the new Android 3.1 update this week many Xoom WiFi owners wondered their future. Looks like that just like the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 the WiFi Xoom would also be getting the update in the few coming weeks. Just so you guys know the Verizon Motorola Xoom 3G update will be coming over the air (OTA) so make sure that automatic updates option in ticked in your settings. Check out the whole press release after the break.

Android 3.1 (Honeycomb) Software Update, Coming First to Motorola XOOM™, Delivers Support for Android Market Movie Rentals and Numerous Other Enhancements

Over-the-air software update rolling out this week to Motorola XOOM tablets on Verizon Wireless

Motorola XOOM users on the Verizon Wireless network will soon be able to rent movies, use a Bluetooth® headset during video chats, resize their widgets and more with an over-the-air software update for Android™ 3.1 (Honeycomb) that makes the Motorola XOOM experience even more powerful than before. The software update, coming first to Motorola XOOM and rolling out this week, delivers a wide range of new features and expanded functionality, including:

* Support for the new Android Market movie rentals service with thousands of titles available for immediate viewing on the Motorola XOOM’s high-resolution display or on a larger screen via HDMI
* Full support for the final release of Adobe® Flash® Player 10.2, delivering significant performance enhancements when viewing rich Flash content on the web
* Resizable widgets to enable further customization of home screens
* Support for USB-connected peripherals and accessories, such as keyboards, mice, game controllers and digital cameras
* Expanded Bluetooth features to support Bluetooth headsets in Google Talk™ video chats and Bluetooth mouse support in addition to additional shortcut keys with the Bluetooth keyboard
* Picture Transfer Protocol Feature support to enable easier transfer of photo files to your PC without the need for drivers

Motorola XOOM with Wi-Fi tablets and other variants of Motorola XOOM will receive the update within the next several weeks. If users have questions or need support, they can visit www.motorola.com/myxoom or www.motorola.com/support, or get help from other owners on our online community at https://supportforums.motorola.com.

Certain features, services and applications are network dependent and may not be available in all areas; additional terms, conditions and/or charges may apply. Specific functionality and features with each software version of Android may vary. Contact your service provider for details.

MOTOROLA and the Stylized M Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Motorola Trademark Holdings, LLC. Android, Google, Google Talk, and Android Market are trademarks of Google, Inc. Adobe and Adobe Flash are trademarks of Adobe Systems Incorporated in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. © 2011 Motorola Mobility, Inc. All rights reserved.

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According to a recent report by the Wall Street Journal Sprint Nextel is in talks with Apple to bring the iPhone 5 to their network. This means that three of the major four carriers in the US will be offering the iPhone 5 in October.

After this report went public Sprint’s stocks increased quite a bit, this deal could be beneficial for both Apple and Sprint as the former could reach more parts of the market and shake off it’s luxury item label while Sprint getting one of the highest selling phone on their network would prove very beneficial for them.

Source: WSJ

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A video popped up on YouTube a few days ago where a user got his hands on a 32GB HP TouchPad running Android 2.2.1 Froyo. The guy has since then dumped the /system and uploaded it to the Internet for those who have been waiting anxiously to get their hands onto it.

RootzWiki announced the leak earlier today and is currently investigating the dump which will help developers port Android over to to the TouchPad.

Ok guys we got it. Lots of stuff to see here.
I will upload a lot a things. Be ready.

NEWEST FULL LEAK!

NO ONE MAY POST THIS ANYWHERE OUTSIDE OF ROOTZWIKI WITHOUT PERMISSION FROM ME OR jiwanish. DO NOT DOWNLOAD AND REDISTRIBUTE AS YOUR COPY. Thank you

THIS IS NOT A ROM YET GUYS STOP ASKING HOW TO FLASH IT!

A video of user jiwanish running the dump is follows:

Source: RootzWiki Forum

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According to recent reports it was suggested that Taiwanese chipmaker (TSMC) had started work for the next generation Apple mobile processor and the successor to the iPad 2′s A5. The report claimed that the chip would be “publicly unveiled” the second quarter of 201 but according to a recent report by CNET Linley Group analyst Kevin Krewell has filed a research note which claims that production of the A6 chip will not start before A2 2011 so a public reveal in an Apple device is not expected before June.

The Apple A6 processor is set to debut in the iPad 3 if Apple stays true to it’s yearly fresh cycle as the A4 debuted in the original iPad and the A5 debuted in the iPad 2.

A final version of the chip will enter production in 2Q12 ‘at the earliest’… We believe this timing makes sense,” Krewell said. “This pace would make the A6 one of the first 28 [nanometer] mobile processors (along with Qualcomm’s MSM8960) to enter production. This schedule, however, breaks Apple’s annual processor-upgrade cycle and will delay any products using the A6 until at least June 2012.

It’s also rumored that the A6 processor will be a quad core chip and will use 3D Transistor Technology similar the Tri-Gate technology being used by Intel for their processors.

The rumored A6 is a major step-up in chip design. Not only does it contain four processor cores (the existing Apple A5 has two cores) but will use so-called 3D technology, Linley Group senior analyst Kevin Krewell said this week in a research note, citing a report in the Taiwan Economic News. The 3D tech is roughly analogous to Intel’s 3D technology announced in May.

So what do you guys think? Will Apple release an A5 based iPad 3 with the rumored Retina Display or will they wait till after June and release an iPad 3 with the quad core A6 processor?

Source: CNET

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Yes folks the long rumored Galaxy Tab 8.9 has been finally announced by Samsung. There isn’t much to say about this tablet, it’s almost just like it’s 10.1-inch big brother apart from the screen.

The 8.6mm thin tablet comes with Android Honeycomb and Samsung’s TouchWiz UI out of the box. The tablet will also be available in an LTE flavor very soon. Other specs haven’t been confirmed yet but we presume it’s gonna be an upgraded processor like the recently announced Galaxy S II LTE.

Source: Samsung’s Official Blog

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The Motorola Photon 4G is a world phone assembled for business users. The phone features a 4.3-inch qHD display, Tegra 2 dual core processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of ROM, 8 megapixel back camera along with a front facing one for video calls. The phone runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread out of the box with Moto’s blur skin on top. Check out the whole press release after the break.

MOTOROLA PHOTON 4G
The Perfect Blend of Business and Pleasure

Sprint and Motorola are taking wireless innovation to a new level with Sprint’s first 1GHz dual-core NVIDIA® Tegra™
2 processor smartphone on the Sprint 4G Network, Motorola PHOTON™ 4G. Motorola PHOTON 4G provides on-the-go
users with an edge in managing their lives, from anywhere in the world. Built with Android 2.3 Gingerbread, Motorola
PHOTON 4G, combined with Sprint’s 4G network, lets users browse, download and multitask at maximum speeds to
support their on-the-go lifestyles. Motorola PHOTON 4G does it all, providing users with an array of versatile tools like
the Motorola webtop application, allowing users to access and create content from a larger screen while connected to
a Motorola accessory dock*. Motorola PHOTON 4G offers the perfect blend between personal and business needs and
boasts enterprise quality security for Android™, international GSM capabilities, a 4.3-inch qHD display, dual cameras
and a kickstand for hands free viewing.

PRODUCTIVITY:
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3G/4G Handset – The latest arrival to America’s favorite 4G network
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1GHz dual-core NVIDIA®Tegra™2 Processor for quick downloads and app
performance
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4.3″ qHD touchscreen for cinematic viewing with kickstand
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Built with Android 2.3, Gingerbread operating system
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International GSM capabilities
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Enterprise Security
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3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability for up to eight Wi-Fi enabled devices (additional
fee required)
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Corporate (MS Exchange ActiveSync) and personal (POP & IMAP) email access
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Messaging – personal and business email, Google TalkTM instant message and text
messaging
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Sprint ID offering an innovative way to personalize an Android smartphone with
apps, widgets, ringtones and more all in a single download
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ENTERTAINMENT:
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Dual cameras – 8 megapixel HD video capture camera and VGA front-facing
camera
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720P HD Video capture and the ability to output HD video (1080P) via HDMI
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Android Market™ for access to more than 200,000 applications, widgets and
games available for download to customize the experience
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HD Multimedia Dock* and Car Dock* for a truly unique handset experience
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16GB of on board memory, support for up to 32GB SD Card, for a total of up to 48GB
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Ability to utilize the webtop application while connected to a Motorola accessory dock to open, view, edit and send
Microsoft Office documents using cloud-based web apps through the full Mozilla Firefox browser
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Bluetooth® 2.1
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Wi-Fi® b/g/n

SPECIFICATIONS:
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Dimensions: 2.6 inches x 5.0 inches x 0.5 inches (66.9mm x 126.9mm x 12.2mm)
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Weight: 5.6 oz (158 grams)
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Display: 4.3-inch qHD 540×960
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Memory: 16GB eMMC ROM/1GB DDR2 RAM
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Battery Specifications: 1700 mAh Lithium-ion battery
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Talktime: CDMA: up to 10 hours; WDCDMA: up to 9.1 hours; GSM up to 10.4 hours

*Accessory docks sold separately

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