The video popped up a few hours ago on Skype’s channel but was quickly deleted. A YouTube user called RazorianFly re-uploaded the video and was later confirmed to be real according to a Skype executive. The Skype for iPad app indeed looks amazing; the app has video calling, both 3G and Wi-Fi support along with excellent and beautiful navigation.
According to Asymco’s Horace Dediu, Apple has such a huge amount of cash that they could buy out every major phone manufacturer except for Samsung in cash. The analyst expects Apple to have about $70 billion in Cash, Cash Equivalents, Short-term marketable securities and long-term Marketable Securities.
Dediu estimates the enterprise values of the public companies selling 75% of all phones sold world-wide are as follows:
● Nokia $22.6b
● RIM $13.8b
● HTC $25.4b
● Motorola Mobility $4.2b
● Sony Ericsson $0.21b x 14 = $3.0b
● Samsung (Phone Business) $3.76b x 14 = $53b
● LG (Phone Business) $10b
He further went on to say that “as market values of phone vendors continue to decline, Apple’s cash will continue to grow dramatically.Indeed, a time may soon come when Apple’s cash will be worth more than the entire phone industry.”
Source: Asymco
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 PleasureSprint 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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GPS navigation enabledENTERTAINMENT:
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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/nSPECIFICATIONS:
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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
Sony announced just moments ago at their E3 press conference in LA that the country’s largest cellular network AT&T will be the official wireless carrier for the PS Vita (previously know as the NGP). The pricing for the Wi-Fi only model is cost $249/ €249/¥24,980 while the 3G + Wi-Fi model will cost $299/€299/¥29,980. Check out the whole press release after the break.
Sony Computer Entertainment America Selects AT&T as Exclusive U.S. Wireless Provider for PlayStation®Vita
Nation’s Fastest Mobile Broadband Provider to Power Revolutionary Portable Entertainment System
LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ — Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) and AT&T* today announced that AT&T, which powers the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network, will be the exclusive service provider in the United States for PlayStation®Vita (PS Vita), Sony Computer Entertainment’s (SCE) next generation portable entertainment system.
The PlayStation Vita system offers a revolutionary combination of rich gaming capabilities and social connectivity that will bring users closer to each other and closer to their gaming experiences wherever they are. Blurring the lines between interactive entertainment and reality, PS Vita provides unparalleled portable gaming experiences with dual analog sticks, front and rear cameras, front multi-touch display, multi-touch rear pad, GPS, six-axis motion sensors, and three-axis electronic compass. The speed and coverage of AT&T’s mobile broadband network will ensure that PS Vita users will remain connected to content and each other on the go. PlayStation Vita customers with an AT&T service plan will also have free access at more than 24,000 AT&T Wi-Fi hotspots nationwide.
“AT&T’s mobile broadband network excels at delivering data with high speeds nationwide, which is what we need for powering the social and connectivity features built into the PlayStation Vita portable entertainment system,” said Jack Tretton, president and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America. “PlayStation Vita will give users the opportunity to engage and connect with one another while delivering the kind of rich and immersive gaming experiences unimaginable on any other portable device on the market today.”
“AT&T consumers are accustomed to being the first to have access to the most cutting-edge mobile technologies available on the market today,” said Glenn Lurie, president, emerging devices, AT&T. “We are thrilled to continue this legacy as the exclusive provider for PlayStation Vita in the U.S. market. By pairing the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network and the nation’s largest Wi-Fi network with this highly anticipated portable gaming device, PlayStation Vita users will experience a new era of portable gaming that will connect their entertainment and their lives more closely than ever.”
AT&T wireless connectivity will enable infinite possibilities for PlayStation Vita users to “encounter,” “connect,” “discover,” “share” and “play” with friends on the go. Within the device are a range of social networking features that provide unique, next generation portable entertainment experiences, including a new application called “near” and an interactive interface called “LiveArea™.”
Developed specifically for PlayStation Vita and pre-installed on each system, “near” will allow users to find out what other PS Vita users in their vicinity are currently playing and what titles are most popular in the area. Users can meet with friends and new players virtually – regardless of what games they are playing – simply by sharing their game information across PlayStation®Network on the go via AT&T’s mobile network, or when they’re at a Wi-Fi hotspot. “Near” also enables location-based gaming features such as “gifting,” in which a user can access virtual game-related items that other users are sharing, through checking in at geographic locations that others have also visited. The virtual items can include content unlocked from games, such as character costumes, weapons and treasures. Sharing these items between users adds a unique dimension to the portable gaming experience on PlayStation Vita while enhancing the social connectivity among the PS Vita community.
“LiveArea™” is an interactive space for each PlayStation Vita software title in which users can access the latest information for games through PlayStation Network. Additionally, users will be able to view an “Activity” log that is constantly updated with accomplishments from users who are playing the same game, which in turn can trigger active real-time communication among users. The AT&T wireless network will enable “LiveArea™” users to connect to their games on the go.
The PlayStation Vita system will have both Wi-Fi and 3G/Wi-Fi models in the US for $249 and $299, respectively. Additional details about AT&T data plans and pricing will be announced later.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
About Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC
Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC continues to redefine the entertainment lifestyle with its PlayStation® and PS one® game console, the PlayStation®2 computer entertainment system, the PSP® (PlayStation®Portable) handheld entertainment system, the ground-breaking PlayStation®3 (PS3™) computer entertainment system and its online and network services the PlayStation®Network and PlayStation®Store. Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC markets the PlayStation family of products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for the PS one, PlayStation 2, PSP and PS3 systems for the North American market. Based in Foster City, Calif., Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC serves as headquarters for all North American operations.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s fastest mobile broadband network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and emerging 4G capabilities, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T | DIRECTV brands. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT&T Advertising Solutions and AT&T Interactive are known for their leadership in local search and advertising.
Additional information about AT&T Inc. and the products and services provided by AT&T subsidiaries and affiliates is available at http://www.att.com. This AT&T news release and other announcements are available at http://www.att.com/newsroom and as part of an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ATT.
“PlayStation,” “PS one” and “PSP” are registered trademarks and “PS3″ and “LiveArea” are trademarks of, Sony Computer Entertainment Inc.
Visit us on the Web at www.us.playstation.com.
This newly released app for Android listens in on Wi-Fi networks – Even those with WEP, WAP or WPA2 Encryption- and lets you piggyback on the Facebook, Twitter and YouTube( Developer Bartosz Ponurkiewicz says more are coming) accounts of whomever is sharing the WLAN connection with you. Understandably, the app only works with a rooted phone and within seconds it will hijack the account on anyone else on the network and you’ll be able to perform all operations from the account as if it were your account. Instructions on how to secure your Facebook account from this after the break.
To protect yourself from this app you simply have to enable SSL encryption on your Facebook account (Which FB should’ve enabled by default!). To do this, go to Settings -> Account Settings -> Account Security on your Facebook account and enable Secure Browsing(Https) and you’re good to go.
Source: Engadget
On Thursday, The sequel to the cult classic comedy, The Hangover 2 made a record breaking $10.4 Million in it’s midnight launch. It then blasted off with a new record high $31.6 Million and that do on a non-weekend day i.e Thursday. This is a new all time high for any comedy movie which debuted on Thursday. Its midnight launch of about $10.4 Million are also included in this gross.
Kung Fu Panda 2 which was also critically acclaimed sequel to a cult classic was no match for the Wolf Pack. Despite opening on the same day as Hangover 2, it made an estimated $5.8 Million at 3,952 locations. This weak gross was expected though as most of the kids were busy with their school so we will see the real comparison on this weekend. The first Kung Fu Panda opened on friday and made $20.3 Million.
Source: Box Office Mojo
The Hangover Part 1 was a well received and high gross movie which made a massive genre-busting $277.3 Million lifetime gross. Its sequel, Hangover Part II didn’t show any slowdown and had the largest midnight opening for any R-rated movie with a record gross of about $10.4 Million at about 2,600 locations.
Comedy sequels usually tend to gross less then their predecessors, Hangover II might hardly reach the lifetime gross of Hangover Part 1 but it could easily see a lifetime sales of $200 Million if we factor in its extreme popularity. This movie hasn’t received well be critics as evident by the Metacritic score of ’46′ and Rotten Tomatoes rating of a low 30%.
What do you guys think about this movie, have you seen it yet? Share your feeling regarding it in comments.
Source: Box Office Mojo
India shall be able to get a taste of the Monster Galaxy S II along with other countries this time without waiting months for it. Samsung India confirmed that the phone shall be hitting shelves in India on June 9 but if you are Vodafone customer you will be able to get it by June 3. The mobile will be up for grabs for Rs. 32,890(US$723) which is not much considering the specifications of the device.
The mobile comes with a 4.3″ Super Amoled Plus screen with a resolution of 480 x 800, 1.2 GHz Dual Core CPU, 16 GB internal memory( can be expanded through memory card), 8 mega pixel rear camera and 2 megapixel front camera, Wifi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0 and Touchwiz 4.0.
Vodafone users can pre-order the mobile starting tomorrow by paying Rs.1000 in advance.
Source: Samsung Hub
Well if you never played Resistance or Resistance 2 by any chance then you’re in luck as Sony has a greatest hits entry in store. The Battle Los Angeles contained a demo of Resistance 3 as well as an advert of the dual pack of Resistance fall of man and Resistance 2 plus it will contain $10 worth of DLC for Resistance 3 coming this September. No details about the UK or Australian release given yet but the bundle will be available in the US for $39.99 in Q3 2011.
source: IGN
The Head of Communication at Sony Computer Entertainment Europe (SCEE), Nick Caplin has released a joint statement on behalf of L.A Noire’s team Rockstar, and Sony, commenting that the various issues faced by gamers while playing L.A Noire are not caused by Firmware update 3.61, or the game itself.
“We have received a very small number of customer support questions about PS3s overheating or shutting down while playing L.A. Noire. At this time, Rockstar Games and Sony can confirm that neither L.A. Noire or firmware update 3.61 are causing the PS3 hardware to overheat,” the statement reads.
Several older Ps3 users have experienced forced console shut-downs, game freezing, crashing, and over heating while playing L.A Noire. This problem is more pronounced on 60, and 80 GB models.
“We are both committed to working hard to find solutions to this and any issues that may arise,” Caplin said.
Sony and Rockstar have urged the gamers experiencing these problems, to contact the technical staff via the methods given in the links listed below.
Rockstar Support: www.rockstargames.com/support
Rockstar Support on Twitter: twitter.com/RockstarSupport
Playstation 3 Support EU: http://eu.playstation.com