We recently heard that the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission had decided that Apple would have to pay $2.25 million for misleading consumers with the new iPad and its 4G claims when the device was sold in the country. Apple had agreed to pay the fine to the Australian Authorities, and … [Read more...] about Apple Fined $2.28 Million In Australia Over iPad 4G Claims
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AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Gets Android 4.0 ICS Update
US mobile carrier AT&T has finally released the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich for Samsung's Galaxy S II smartphone, and the Android 4.0 ICS update should now be available for your handset on AT&T. As with the T-Mobile release recently, the AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Android 4.0 Ice Cream … [Read more...] about AT&T Samsung Galaxy S II Gets Android 4.0 ICS Update
Samsung Responds To Heat Damage Issue On Galaxy S III Smartphone
Samsung's Galaxy S III smartphone goes on sale in the US today, and there have been a few online reports of some of the Galaxy S III smartphones suffering from some sort of heat damage, which you can see in the photo below. There are no details as yet on whether this has just happened to one or two … [Read more...] about Samsung Responds To Heat Damage Issue On Galaxy S III Smartphone
80mph Guinness World Record Downhill Skateboard Run (video)
This week Mischo Erban, aged 28, has broken the Guinness world record for the fastest skateboard speed from a standing position, recording a speed of 129.94 km/h or 80.74 mph whilst skateboarding downhill. As Mischo attempted the record-breaking run, he also recorded the whole event using a Recon … [Read more...] about 80mph Guinness World Record Downhill Skateboard Run (video)
Nokia Drive Coming To All Windows Phone 8 Devices
Microsoft just announced their new OS, Windows Phone 8, which we hear would come with Nokia Maps built into the OS, and now they have announced that Nokia's turn by turn navigation will also be available in all Windows Phone 8 devices. That means that you won't have to buy a Nokia device to use … [Read more...] about Nokia Drive Coming To All Windows Phone 8 Devices
Dutch Court Orders Apple To Pay Samsung Damages In 3G Patent Case
Yesterday we heard that Samsung had won a lawsuit in the Netherlands regarding one patent relating to 3G on Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1, and now the Dutch court has ordered Apple to pay damages to Samsung. No details have been revealed as yet on how much Apple will have to pay Samsung in damages, but … [Read more...] about Dutch Court Orders Apple To Pay Samsung Damages In 3G Patent Case
Windows Phone 7.8 Announced For Existing Devices
Microsoft recently announced the latest version of Windows Phone, which will only be available on new handsets, Windows Phone 8. So where does that leave existing Windows Phone devices? Microsoft also announced Windows Phone 7.8, which will be available for some of the existing Windows Phone … [Read more...] about Windows Phone 7.8 Announced For Existing Devices
Microsoft Windows Phone 8 Gets Official
Microsoft has officially announced the latest version of their mobile OS, Windows Phone 8 Apollo which will be available later this year, although it looks like it will only be available with new Windows Phone devices and not existing Windows Phone smartphones. Windows Phone 8 adds support for … [Read more...] about Microsoft Windows Phone 8 Gets Official
Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7, 8.9 And 10.1 To Get Android 4.0 In July
It looks like some of Samsung's earlier Galaxy Tab tablets will shortly be getting an update to the latest version of Google's mobile OS. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7, Galaxy Tab 8.9, and the Galaxy Tab 10.1 will all be receiving the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update next month. According to the … [Read more...] about Samsung Galaxy Tab 7.7, 8.9 And 10.1 To Get Android 4.0 In July
Daedalus 3D Visual Cyber Attack Monitor (video)
Experiencing a cyber attack is never an enjoyable experience for any business, online service or website, but NICT have created a new software system called Daedalus, that will make the presence of cyber attacks a little more attractive from a visual perspective. Creating a 3D visual representation … [Read more...] about Daedalus 3D Visual Cyber Attack Monitor (video)
Amazon App Store Announced For Europe
Last week, we heard a rumor that Amazon was getting ready to launch their Amazon App Store in Europe. The App Store has been available in the US for a while, and now Amazon has officially announced that it will launch in Europe this summer. Amazon's App Store will initially launch in the UK, … [Read more...] about Amazon App Store Announced For Europe
iLuv now shipping Mo’Beats Portable Stereo Bluetooth Speaker Stand
During CES back in January, iLuv showcased an innovative new portable Bluetooth speaker stand for tablets and smartphones called the Mo'Beats. At the time the Bluetooth speaker stand was unveiled, the product was not yet available for purchase. The company has now announced that it is shipping the … [Read more...] about iLuv now shipping Mo’Beats Portable Stereo Bluetooth Speaker Stand
