Apple rumours never stop till the device is announced. The Apple iPad 2 is no exception. Now rumours say that the iPad 2 might have a proximity sensor.

The screenshot taken from the latest release of the iOS shows that the iPad 2 will have a proximity sensor.

The proximity sensor also helps to turn off the screen when it is placed next to your ear in order to avoid accidental presses and it will improve the battery life of the device, so we are happy to welcome the addition.

But the real reason is to facilitate the automatic locking and unlocking of the iPad 2. It seems the device will lock itself when the case is closed and automatically unlock itself again when the case is opened.

via AppAdvice

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Just a week ago Apple had released the iOS 4.3 Beta. Now Apple have launched the 2nd Beta version ie iOS 4.3 Beta 2.

Like the first Beta, the second Beta is also most likely to bring a few surprises. The build number is 8F5153d.

It comes to around 607MB for the Apple iPad and 679MB for the Apple iPhone. It is also available for the iPod Touch.

In order to get your hands on the latest Beta, you have to be in the Apple Developer Program.

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Back in June, Real Networks launched the beta version of the Real Player for Android. This app allows you to play music and videos on your Android smartphones. Real Networks recently updated this app and made some changes based on the customers feedback. The latest version comes with a redesigned home screen, landscape mode for music playback, home screen widget and more. check out the complete changelog below.

Changelog:

  • A redesigned home screen
  • A widget allowing playback from the home screen
  • Enhanced graphics
  • A feature for videos and song removal
  • An improved way to select directories for music, videos and photos
  • Landscape mode for music playback
  • Music playback by directory folder
  • A quick way to hide video status bar
  • A selection for video aspect ratio
  • Removal of the roulette wheel
  • Support for music playlists playback

You can easily download the Real Player for Android app from the Android Market.

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Samsung Continues to Lead the Way in Design Innovation With the Stylish New ST6500

Create perfect images through stylish and elegant design

SEOUL, South Korea�(BUSINESS WIRE)�Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced the latest addition to its design-led camera portfolio, the ST6500, reinforcing the company's position as a global leader in digital imaging innovation and a pioneer of stylish design and ergonomic usability. The launch follows the success of Samsung's recent cameras such as the ST5000 which showcased a fluid and sleek design approach.

"Today's launch further establishes Samsung's position of leadership, setting the benchmark for the latest high performing camera designs"

The ST6500 incorporates the latest angled design, with the camera's body curved around the lens and angled at 7 degrees to make for a more ergonomic fit in the hand, an innovative step away from the conventionally designed models available in the market. The overall design helps ensure that creative images are perfectly captured, as the camera fits effortlessly in the user's hand, giving increased usability and complementing the high-quality finish with a smooth, fluid curve. The high-performing, stylish design means the ST6500 is the camera that lets you make a style statement at the latest party or social event.

The ST6500 also comes equipped with a high-quality 16-megapixel sensor, to guarantee crisp and clear images, alongside the powerful 5x zoom lens set within the camera's slim, stylish and light body. The ST6500 also reaches new levels of interaction with the consumer, through a new Smart Touch 3.0 User Interface which works with the wide 3.0? multi-purpose LCD touch screen, so users can quickly access, manage and use key features to capture their creative moments. To help confirm the latest group shot of friends and those important social gatherings are captured perfectly every time, the intelligent Smart Auto feature automatically adjusts the camera's settings to prepare you to capture the perfect image.

"Today's launch further establishes Samsung's position of leadership, setting the benchmark for the latest high performing camera designs," said Mr. Hyunho Chung, Executive Vice President and Head of the Digital Imaging Business, Samsung Electronics. "It is an important landmark for Samsung, reinforcing our position as a leading innovator in the digital camera market and showing our belief in design-led innovation. The ST6500 offers not only luxurious design and the best imaging technology, but also demonstrates our commitment to our customers, by producing user-driven innovation in the form of ergonomic style and easy-to-use functions. The ST6500 is a unique offering to the market, and a welcome change for an industry that is dominated by straight lines."

Pioneering HD movie recording

Alongside its 5x optical zoom, the ST6500 also features a 26mm wide angle lens; enabling users to capture wide and deep perspective images. The camera also boasts the latest 720p HD Movie settings with additional voice recording, along with HD Shooting and HD Playback, so you never miss any of the action. These smart features not only provide the best quality images but ensure style driven photographers discover the fun of photo and video capturing. The slim and sleek design is also available in a variety of colors to meet every customer's style requirements and individual tastes.

Maximizing creativity through smart technology

The ST6500 ensures consumers can create unique photos with the built-in image editing and creative shooting tool suite. The camera also includes the Magic Frame capability, made up of 12 predefined templates with multiple background properties to create fun, stylish and unique images formatted as postcards and posters. The advanced Smart Filter 2.0 allows enhanced video filtering features, with several professional color options, so users can create truly innovative videos. Since standard videos in ordinary colors tend to be uninspiring, the ST6500 ensures that the Smart feature set maximizes your creativity and ensures you discover the fun of shooting.

Specifications

ST6500
Image Sensor 1/2.33? (Approx. 7.76mm) CCD

16 Megapixel
Zoom Still Image mode:
- Extra Zoom: Crop Zoom 1.0X~2.0X (Extra Zoom on?)
- Digital Zoom: 1.0X ~ 5.0X
: Optical Zoom(X5) �> Extra Zoom(X2) or Digital Zoom(X5)
Play mode: 1.0X ~ 14.4X (depends on image size)
Lens Samsung Lens f = f4.7~23.5mm (f26~130m 35mm film equiv.)
Image Stabilization OIS and DIS (Optical and Digital Image Stabilization)
Dimensions 102.3 x 56.5 x 19.3
Additional features � Smart Touch 3.0 UI
- Sound Alive
- Smart Auto (Still/Movie)
- Smart Filter 2.0
- Perfect Portrait System
Pricing and availability $229

Available in March

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 174,000 people in 193 offices across 66 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

Samsung Delivers Stylish Design and Enhanced Performance Through the New ST95, ST90 and ST65

Slim-line design and high-quality performance for those passionate about photography

SEOUL, Korea�(BUSINESS WIRE)�Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, announced today the ST95, ST90 and ST65, the latest additions to its ultra-slim, stylish design range, delivering the perfect balance between style and functionality. The latest launches reinforce Samsung's ambition to produce high performing, fashionable and portable models for all customers, which still maintain a premium and high quality feature set to guarantee great images.

"Today's launch reinforces Samsung's ability to balance our consumers' needs for style and design while still maintaining high performing innovative features"

The ST95, ST90 and ST65 boast impressive performance features within their ultra-slim line design. With each device measuring 16.5mm (ST90) or 17mm (ST95 and ST65), the new cameras ensure users have the most sleek and stylish compact cameras on the market to match their personal style. The compact design of each model has been specifically developed to improve the overall usability and function of the cameras. The ST95, ST90 and ST65 also offer a variety of fashion leading color options. All three cameras can effortlessly slip into any jacket pocket for added portability, so it's ready to go whenever you need to capture that perfect picture.

The compact models incorporate leading features to maximize performance in any situation, delivering high image quality. These features include a 26mm wide lens on the ST95 and ST90, and a 27mm wide lens on the ST65 plus a 5x optical zoom lens, to ensure users can capture every detail within the frame while delivering a deeper image perspective. The camera range also boasts 16 megapixels for the ST95 and 14 megapixels for the ST90 and ST65, delivering sharp, crisp and highly detailed photographs in any environment. Whether the user wants to capture the perfect shot of friends or the latest scenic setting from their hotel window, the intelligent Smart Auto system chooses from 16 different landscape and portrait modes (15 modes on the ST65) to automatically select the appropriate settings allowing you to capture the perfect image.

"Today's launch reinforces Samsung's ability to balance our consumers' needs for style and design while still maintaining high performing innovative features," said Mr. Hyunho Chung, Executive Vice President and Head of the Digital Imaging Business, Samsung Electronics. "We know that our customers are passionate about compact and sleek design and following the global success of the ST60 and ST70, we have upgraded and streamlined the optical performance within the slim-line outer body to meet these demanding requirements. The design has been carefully considered to ensure it meets the requirements and usability needs of our customers for the best camera experience."

HD Movie Recording with enhanced Smart Touch 3.0 User Interface for advanced capturing

All three cameras include 720p HD Movie recording, and the ST95 also supports H.264 codec, providing up to 2-4 times longer recording capabilities compared to conventional models with MPEG-4 OR MJPEG. Capturing high quality video to share and enjoy with friends is a must-have function, and the latest ST range makes sure people can effortlessly capture and create through the HD shooting and HD playback movie functions. The ST95 also reaches new levels of interaction with the consumer, through newly developed Smart Touch 3.0 User Interface which works on the 3.0? wide multi-purpose LCD touch screen, so users can quickly access, manage and use key features like they would on a modern day Smart phone.

Smart Feature Technology for intuitive and easy to use capturing

To reach the high-performing standards required by today's passionate camera users, the ST range also boasts Smart Filter and Smart Album functions. The Smart Filter delivers a high-performing artistic edge to both still shots and videos through the miniaturizing effect, compositional contrast with a Vignetting filter and the Fish-eye setting to provide a cool, unique and stylized finish. For all those photos of friends, birthday parties and celebrations with loved ones, the Smart Album automatically organizes photos by type, date and even by face recognition, so you can always find your best friend amongst your favorite photos for added ease of use.

Specifications

ST95 ST90 ST65
Image Sensor

16M 1/2.3?

14M 1/2.3?

14M 1/2.3?

Lens
26mm Wide 5X Zoom Lens 26mm Wide 5X Zoom Lens

27mm Wide 5XZoom Lens

Dimensions
91.9X53.1X17.0mm 91.8�53.8�16.5mm

92.4�55.6�17.0mm
3.0? W TSP with Smart Smart Auto 2.0 High Sensitivity 3200
Touch 3.0 Smart Button Smart Auto
Additional features Smart Auto 2.0 Smart Filter 2.0 Smart Filter
Smart Filter 2.0 HD Movie Smart Album
HD Movie(H.264) Built-in PC S/W HD Movie
Built-in PC S/W
Price

$199.99
$149.99

$129.99
Availability February February

February

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 174,000 people in 193 offices across 66 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

Samsung Creates the ST30, the Ultra-Portable Camera for Great Shots Everywhere

Samsung innovation creates slim line and ultra-compact design to suit every occasion

SEOUL, South Korea�(BUSINESS WIRE)�Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced the launch of the new ultra compact camera, the ST30. The latest launch reinforces Samsung's position as a global leader in design-led innovation to meet the needs of customers. The attractive and ultra compact model incorporates leading technology benefits, to capture great images wherever you go.

"We know that not everyone wants a typically sized compact camera, and the ST30's ultra compact body means you can make the camera experience a part of every aspect of your life, with a color to match every mood"

The ST30's tiny size and compact design means it's the perfect camera to drop into your handbag, or tuck away in your jeans pocket. With the ST30's compact size, about the size of an average mobile phone, it's the ideal camera to use when heading out to the latest party or to catch-up with friends. The ST30 features a unique design finished with a high quality metal body and whatever the color of your party outfit, the ST30 has a color to match it.

The ST30 provides great value by bringing together an attractive design with a set of market-leading features, providing great images on the move. The ultra compact model really packs a punch, with Smart Auto focus, an internal battery charging system, a 28mm lens and 3x power optical zoom, all contained within the camera's fun-sized body. The additional image stabilization provides real value to your camera experience, preventing even the tiniest shake, resulting in sharp images no matter what your environment. The lens capabilities mean users can get more fun party moments in the frame while delivering a deeper perspective and the advanced 10.1-megapixel sensor provides sharp, crisp detail to make your images stand out from the crowd. The Smart Auto focus means the camera automatically captures the perfect shot, so you never miss an important moment during any social gathering.

"We know that not everyone wants a typically sized compact camera, and the ST30's ultra compact body means you can make the camera experience a part of every aspect of your life, with a color to match every mood," said Mr. Hyunho Chung, Executive Vice President and Head of the Digital Imaging Business, Samsung Electronics. "The ST30's tiny size means it is the ultimate in portability and can fit in small bags and be taken anywhere. It is further evidence of our commitment to be at the forefront of creating cameras which are not only fashionable and fun but deliver a high level of usability and image quality."

Technology to prevent camera shakes

Whether you're trying to get to the dance floor or capturing friends on the move, the ST30's Digital Image Stabilization system stops even the tiniest tremble and enables user to take clear and sharp photos every time.

The perfect portrait at your fingertips through advanced face detection technology

The ST30 helps assure perfect images are captured, with innovative face detection technology, Red-eye fix and even next generation technology that detects facial blinking, so whether it's bright disco lights or sunshine you can ensure eyes are open and ready for the perfect shot. The ST30 also evens out skin tones, erases blemishes and removes dark circles, so you can control the quality of your appearance in any situation.

Specification Sheet

ST30
Image Sensor 1/3? CCD

10 Megapixel
Zoom

Still Image mode : 1.0X ~ 5.0X
Play mode : 1.0X ~ 13.5X (depends on image size)

Still Image mode:
- Super resolution: 1.0X~1.5X after optical Zoom
- Extra Zoom: Crop Zoom 1.0X~2.0X (Extra Zoom on?)
- Digital Zoom: 1.0X ~ 4.0X: Optical Zoom (X18) �> Super

Resolution (X1.5) �> Extra Zoom (X2) or Digital Zoom (X4)
Play mode : 1.0X ~ 12.5X (depends on image size)
Lens 28mm Wide 3x Zoom Lens
Image Stabilization DIS Digital Image Stabilization
Dimensions 82.0�51.9�16.9mm
Additional features

* Smart Auto
* Perfect Portrait System
* (Face Detection, Blink Detection, Smile Shot, Beauty Shot, Self Portrait)
* Smart Album
* Function Description
* Photo Style Selector

Pricing and Availability $99.99

Available in March

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2009 consolidated sales of US$116.8 billion. Employing approximately 174,000 people in 193 offices across 66 countries, the company consists of eight independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Digital Imaging, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.



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Speaking of future and gadgets, it's certain that we'll see two things in the future: more USB devices and more AA batteries (for non-USB gadgets!), so why don't we combine both these into a single solution? Well, this concept tries to do that, so let's see how it looks like.


We assume that you have a USB drive that you use often and that you keep in your computer's USB port most of the time. Since you keep your USB docked to your computer most at the time wouldn't it be useful that you could recharge that USB and use it as a battery? This is what Wonchul Hwang thought of when he designed this USB/AA battery. In order to use this device as a USB you just need to twist the battery and USB connector pops out, and then you just need to twist it again in the opposite direction and you can use it as a battery.

As you can see, this concept looks amazing, but sadly it's just a concept, so we're hoping that we'll see a fully functional USB/AA battery hopefully someday in the future.

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I'm not entirely sure what to even say about this. We post our fair share of iPhone game videos, so we know full well just how much time goes in to shooting, processing, and uploading gameplay video (and generally speaking our videos are only a couple minutes long). So when a TouchArcade forum member decides to post three whole hours worth of gameplay footage, split in to fourteen parts, well… That deserves some recognition. I suppose technically this is a Aralon: Sword and Shadow [$9.99] speed run as well, as the whole thing is completed in three hours, stopping only to do quests that are vital to the main plot line of the game.

Here is the first installment of the series:

Here's the complete series, in its full fourteen part glory: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, and 14! Aiti1980, that's some serious dedication. Anyway, if you've yet to play Aralon, you can now watch three hours of YouTube video, or better yet, check out our review and give the game a download. It's an incredibly impressive open world RPG that's still one of the most talked about games on our forums and recently received an update adding a spirit wolf companion to the ranger class along with a bunch of other fixes and tweaks.

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I'm not entirely sure what to even call Today I Die Again [Free]. I suppose technically it's a puzzle game, maybe, because you need to figure out what you need to do in order to "complete" it. Really though, it just seems like a really well done interactive poem. It won't take you much more than ten minutes to get all the way through it, and I'm really reluctant to even explain how it "plays" because discovering each component is all part of the experience.

If this trailer piques your interest, stop what you're doing right now and download the game:

Today I Die Again is a beautifully succinct journey that I won't soon forget. Unfortunately, because it's free, all kinds of people are downloading the game who both don't get it and don't appreciate it… So if you value your sanity, don't check the iTunes reviews. Also be sure not to read any more about the game than this article before you play through it, as I really think this is one of those things that's so much better to go in to not even knowing what to expect.

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Ahoy, Catan [$4.99 / HD] for iPod Touch and iPhone owners! Man the poop decks, tow in the anchor, and put on your eye-patch. Catan has just went 2.0 with the "Seafarers Expansion," an in-game download that adds two new Catan variants and 16 new scenarios within a new, sea-themed campaign. The price? $3.99.

That name should sound familiar to board game enthusiasts. To get specific, the Seafarers expansion adds ships, which are basically over-water roads. �Hilariously, pirates � another new concept in this expansion � can steal from these ships. Gold rivers (which give you a mineral of your own choice per�adjacent�city) and extra victory point tiles are also part of the package.

Other than the whole "new content" thing, the coolest part of this expansion is that you can test it out without ponying up the dough � USM has also released a "Lite" version of which includes "The 4 Islands" scenario (of the sixteen) and the two additional game variants.


This delicious game of Catan is brought to us by Deviant Art user Luluriel!

We weren't too crazy about Catan back when it was released, but this kind of support is always awesome � especially for the people who really love the game being targeted for extra content drops. Hopefully, this'll give the Carcassonne [$9.99] team a little bit jumpstart. I am more than eager to get my 'sonne on with some Rivers content or something.

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Today Gameloft revealed another upcoming game via their YouTube channel. Not much is known yet about Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard other than it's a tactical FPS, but that much was safe to assume given the rest of the Rainbow Six series. The original Rainbow Six game was released all the way back in 1998 and has since spawned tons of sequels all generally revolving around rescuing hostages, thwarting terrorists, and doing other special operations kind of things. Shadow Vanguard will likely feature similar gameplay, and controls similar to that of other Gameloft FPS games.

Check out the teaser trailer starring faux newscaster Ross Halpert, which is both surprisingly corny and curiously devoid of any actual gameplay footage:

No further details have been announced. Although, historically looking at how Gameloft operates, Tom Clancy's Rainbow Six: Shadow Vanguard will likely be available in the next few weeks for somewhere in between $4.99 and $6.99. I've enjoyed Rainbow Six games on consoles in the past, and am anxious to see how the series translates to iOS devices.

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As mentioned in our post from this morning, the original iDOS fiasco last October was an incredible one. We constantly updated our initial post on the emulator throughout the day as we were more and more blown away by just how capable it was until Apple finally pulled the plug later that same day. Not long after, I reminisced on just how important iDOS was, hoping developers utilized the iDOS emulator framework to bring DOS classics to the iPhone.

As of today, iDOS is back, and free. The update text warns to "think thrice" before updating, as part of getting iDOS back on the store involved removing the iTunes functionality that allowed users to just drag and drop whatever executables they wanted within iDOS right in to iTunes to sync. You'd think that this would be the end of the iDOS saga, but forum member BoxOfSnoo informed us that the initial iDOS emulation rabbit hole is still there… It's just a little more complicated to get to.

Using the freeware utility iPhone Explorer, adding additional games to iDOS is as simple as browsing your apps in iPhone Explorer, opening the iDOS folder, and then dumping whatever files you want inside of the iDOS documents folder. These files will be available in iDOS, as /Apps/iDos/documents/ is the equivalent to C: inside of iDOS. This does not require you to be jailbroken.

What Apple's response will be to this discovery is anyone's guess. Technically speaking, I'm not entirely sure if iDOS is breaking any of the developer agreements since adding games is done entirely through an unsupported third party utility. Regardless, it seems that this version of iDOS is just as capable of the original version, just with a slightly different way for loading additional games on to it. If you haven't yet, you should really consider downloading iDOS. It's free and may not last long.

Oh, and of course, the thread on our forums for iDOS 2.0.1 is going wild again with people installing all kinds of crazy stuff on their iOS devices.

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Google had announced a major change in their music player during Google I/O 2010 but the new GingerBread didnt come with� new Music player. But� XDA member johnnie93 has managed to get his hands on the leaked Music player of Honeycomb

This new music player is different from the old one and it looks similar to the �3D gallery application in Froyo aka Android 2.2 . The music player is very smooth as the gallery app. This app comes with an another app called "Jumper test" which allows you to browse the music library of your PC from your android device.

This Music player is not the final product and its still buggy.

It works on Froyo (2.2) and Gingerbread (2.3), however it will not work for android version below 2.2.

Instructions to get the new MusicPlayer Here

ImageCredit : Android Community

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Trendy Entertainment's ambitious hack-and-slash RPG Dungeon Defenders: First Wave [$.99] has gone 2.0 via a new update. The game now includes a new "Chase Camera," GameSpy support for cross-platform play, and a new tutorial that tells you all you need to know about the game in "only a minute," instead of the old 10 or so.

Of course, there's more, especially in the content realm. Trendy tells us that its added a 15 more levels to the cap, bringing it to a startling 70. It has also added new items, and a new challenge and campaign level for leveled-up heroes.

As for fixes, yeah, there are a lot of those in this update, too. Foremost, Trendy believes it has successfully squashed Game Center crash bugs and stabilized voice chat. Also, it's tweaked item drops and values, thus making it harder to obtain hardcore drops and adding restrictions based on quality. And as if that wasn't enough, look forward to some performance boosts and "minor bug fixes" game wide.

Now, you probably already know I wasn't a huge fan of Dungeon Defenders. Even with these updates, I still feel like it's a console game available for the iOS, but Trendy did tell us that UI improvements might be coming down the pipe, which, if good enough, could certainly make the game play like a real mobile title. Our collective fingers are crossed on this one because, despite its UI and control issues, Dungeon Defenders manages to be a deep and rewarding joint filled with a lot of cool functionality. With a good, streamlined UI it could be plain�baller.

Just a small note here: Dungeon Defenders is .99 cents until tomorrow, Jan. 19. After this date, the game will be sold for the usual $4.99.

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As you know, you can't emulate any other gaming platform on PSP except GameBoy, NES, and SNES, but it seems that Obiwan222222 has found a way to run Nintendo Wii games on the PSP.


The hacker behind this project, Obiwan222222 already attempted to play Wii on PSP four years ago, but the results were unplayable due to the game becoming extremely laggy. Four years on though, Obiwan222222 has managed to improve his project and now you can take advantage of lag-free Wii experience on the PSP. Of course, not everything is as great as it sounds because in order to play Wii on PSP, you'll need a Wii emulator on your PC, some custom firmware for PSP and a program on your PSP called PSPDisplay that controls your PC via PSP and transfers both audio and video from your PC to your PSP. This just sounds ridiculous and too tedious for me to achieve, plus the project renders your PSP almost complete non-portable.

As you can see, this isn't a simple Wii emulator for PSP, it's just a simple way to control you PC, with your PSP and steam audio and video from it to your PSP device via WiFi. It's the only way you can run Wii games on PSP, so we can't really complain.

[via Engadget]

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Angry Birds [$.99 / HD / Lite]. You have it. Your mom has it. And your big brother, even though he's kind of a jerkwad, has enough heart in his chest to love it. In fact, over 50 million people have downloaded the physics-based puzzle game, so maybe that's why none of us have been too surprised by the rumblings of an Angry Birds TV series or flick. The IP is, let say, popular.

But rumblings no more! Rovio Mobile CEO Mikael Hed recently sat down for a chat with C21media and confirmed that the Rovio has moved forward with plans to put out an Angry Birds show, though he wasn't specific about what medium. It could be a web series, a flash series or, God bless 'em, even a major TV production.

"It was a completely new area for us; we had to get our bearings there, and a sense of how the whole market was," Hed said. In 2010, Rovio was reportedly shopping around the IP to Hollywood and whatnot, apparently in an attempt to see what people wanted.

Image via The-Bambookazee's brilliant deviantart page.

"That was the first part of the exercise, and now that we've done that, the next part is to move into production, and that's where we are right now."

The popular opinion among blogs is that the Angry Birds show will be a cartoon, and yeah, that would make sense � but Hed apparently doesn't flat-out confirm to C21 the form the show will take (puppets please!). He also doesn't mention when we would see "Angry Birds The Show," which is unfortunate because I've just spent the last hour deleting episodes of "The Vampire Diaries" �to clear recording space on my DVR just in case Rovio takes Angry Birds to the TV. Now what am I going to watch!? Huh!?

[Via the NY Post and Finger Gaming]

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You may remember last October when a little app called iDOS snuck its way into the App Store. Every once in a while the review team at Apple falls asleep at the wheel and approves an app that probably shouldn't be allowed in the App Store. iDOS was one of those apps. It was a version of the DOSbox emulator that let you run DOS on your iOS device and load up all sorts of crazy old PC software.

Ah yes, I remember the iDOS day well. It was so much fun watching our article on iDOS constantly getting updated with whatever new feat of magic was discovered by the eager members in our forums. Many classic PC games ran incredibly well in iDOS, with full keyboard and mouse support, and the coup de grace was actually installing Microsoft Windows 3.0 on an iPad and playing the classic version of Solitaire included with it.

Like all good things though, the iDOS phenomenon quickly came to an end, and the app was removed from the App Store almost as suddenly as it appeared. Being able to load and run entire outside programs from within the iDOS app is a big no no according to Apple, and the thousands of people who had downloaded iDOS quickly backed up the app to their hard drives for safekeeping.

Then last night, iDOS surprisingly showed its face again in the App Store. In order to get it through the approval process, developer FAST Intelligence closed up the iTunes file sharing rabbit hole that was the gateway to loading whatever DOS programs you wanted, but has added some other nice functionality to try and compensate.

There are now 6 legal shareware games preloaded in iDOS which can be downloaded for free from the new "iDOS Store" within the app. The games can then be launched easily by selecting them from your collection, and no knowledge of DOS commands is necessary to get them going. For those that want to though, there is still access to the full DOS prompt for launching games.

Other additions include a full virtual joystick/d-pad and buttons rather than just a virtual keyboard, the ability to play on the iPhone/iPod touch in portrait mode just like the iPad, and Bluetooth keyboard support for text-based games. The virtual gamepad is actually really good, and makes playing games like Wolfenstein 3D a whole lot more enjoyable.

While it is pretty disappointing that you won't be able to go nuts running programs using the new iDOS, it's actually a pretty solid little emulator and still fun to play around with. Word on the street is that jailbroken devices can still load whatever games they want into this new version using file managing programs, but that doesn't seem very exciting to me since iDOS has been available as DosPad in the jailbreak App Store Cydia for a long time now, and offers that same functionality.

These screenshots show the new portrait mode gamepad controls for the iPad (left) and the iPhone (right). Click either image to enlarge.


If you missed out on iDOS the first time, it's still worth checking out this new version despite its limitations, especially as it's now free to download. Be warned though � if you have the original version of iDOS in your iTunes library, this new version is actually an update that will replace that one, so it's suggested that you back up the original app before downloading version 2.0. There's a brand new thread in our forums for discussing this rereleased version of iDOS, and hopefully this time Apple will let it stick around for longer than one day.

App Store Link: iDOS, Free (Universal)

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There are cases and then there are luxurious cases like the ones manufactured by PDAir. The Nokia N900 Cases from PDAir are- A Leather Book Style Case, Leather Flip Style Case and a Leather Pouch Style Case. I will be reviewing the Leather Book Style Case today.

Out of the three cases I feel that the Book case is the one that's more matching with the landscape oriented design of the N900. The Flip case is very much identical but I guess it would go better with vertically oriented smartphones. Anyway lets take a look a the case and lets see whether its worth the money or not.

Unboxing

The Nokia N900 PDAir Book Style Leather Case comes in a paper box with see through packaging on the front which clearly highlights the case. Here are the contents of the case:

  • PDAir Book Style Leather Case for Nokia N900
  • Belt Clip
  • Clip Adapter

So basically all that you need is included but we expected to see an N900 screen protector also bundled with it.


Design

The case is designed especially for the Nokia N900 so the phone will fit in just perfectly. Not loose or tight in anyway. The shape is just perfect. Just open the magnetic lock and you can use the phone just as you normally would. You can also slide it open to use the keyboard.

The other controls can also be accessed with ease. The 3.5mm jack is open and so is the microUSB port. The camera can also be accessed through the opening at the back. Same is the case with the controls on top.

Comfort

The Nokia N900 is no sleek device. So fitting a case to it only bulks up the device especially a leather case like the PDAir. So it might be a little tight for your pockets but there is no issue at all if you plan to wear it on your belt. For those who want a slim, case this is not what you are looking for.

The case feels good in the hands and also prevents your hands from sweating. The keyboard is protected by a plastic layer and it does not affect typing. The only problem that you may find is that dust might collect in the portion between the keyboard and the plastic layer over time. But it's nothing that wont go away with a little cleaning.

The slide also is perfectly smooth. The belt clip option is very well done. It can be attached and removed. Unlike other cases where you cannot remove the clip adapter, in this you can remove both the attachment and the adapter. Once it is removed the back side is perfectly flat and slides into your pocket easily. Hence it can be used both in pockets and on belts. The belt clip can also be worn in 360 degrees.

You can get a car case slip adapter if you want to mount it in your car. This is an optional accessory that can be purchased separately. The case holder is magnetic and so it snaps on easily when closing.

Build Quality

The case is made out of genuine soft leather and so it doesn't smell or feel bad. The quality feels really good. and the accented white stitching gives it a luxurious look.

The case holder is magnetic and so it ensures that the case doesn't open up accidentally. Although it doesn't provide impact protection, it should be able to withstand small bumps and falls and it will be able to protect your devices from scratches etc.

Conclusion

If you want a case that adds a touch of luxury to your phone and at the same time provides decent protection and functionality, look no further, this is the ideal case for you phone.

You can purchase the Nokia N900 PDAir Leather Book Style Case here.

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A word from the man himself! Hugh Hefner the founder of the famous (i can see that grin on your face) Playboy magazine has tweeted that the Playboy magazine, ie from its very first issue in 1953 to its latest release the complete catalog of Playboy magazine is coming exclusively to the iPad this March.

Hugh Hefner has also promised that� its original form(as seen in magazine) will arrive to the iPad all uncensored.� Previously Apple had banned around 5000 apps from the App store as reported here, its sure a mystery on how Steve approved this. Or there may be some kind of heavy restrictions attached to this too. It would be quit interesting to see how things like updates, rollouts etc.. are going to work around this. But this might just be a summer bonanza to all those Playboy fans with an iPad. May be?

Or the VLC story might repeat, first approve the app and then remove it from the App store again later, very soon.

Source : Engadget

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As many of you have already read Sprint yesterday announced that they were increasing their smartphone data plans by $10 a month. If you were browsing headlines you immediately assumed this was a bad thing, more equals less for your money right? Sprint has an added value for their customers in that they offer one of the only truly unlimited data plans on the market. Even T-Mobile, which is known for affordable data plans, limits your bandwidth once you exceed the fair use policy. By adding an extra $10 for the new premium data you still save money when compared to others which can charge up to $29.99 on top of your talk minutes. Not only are the "Everything Data" plans cheaper but they actually offer unlimited data, not capped at the 2GB or 5GB limit like other carriers. For the average consumer this means you can use your phone without worrying about going over your allocated data limit, accruing large fees in the process .Nobody likes it when prices increase however when you stack it up against the competition I think you will see that the increase isn't a bad thing after all. Below are the facts, you be the judge.

  • Customers aren't just buying more smartphones, they're using more smartphone features
  • Smartphone customers have access to more capabilities and features, and on average consume an estimated 10 times more data, than customers who use feature phones.
  • Worldwide, mobile data traffic is forecasted to more than double each year from 2009 to 2014.
  • Rather than imposing limits and overage charges on data plans for wireless phones as competitors have done, Sprint is adding its monthly $10 Premium Data add-on charge to all smartphone activations beginning Jan. 30, 2011.
  • This is not�a 4G charge. The Premium Data add-on has always been and will continue to be a reflection of the increased cost of these data users and a mechanism for Sprint to provide the value of unlimited pricing on the Sprint network while still offering the rich data experience customers have come to expect. The $10 Premium Data add-on is required because these devices are more expensive to support on our network than feature phones.
  • Even with the $10 per month Premium Data add-on, Sprint continues to provide the best value in wireless compared to our top national competitors.
  • Existing Sprint smartphone customers are not affected unless they upgrade to or activate another smartphone.
  • We understand an extra charge won't be viewed as "good" or welcomed by our customers. We hope they will still appreciate the strong value and high-quality service that Sprint still provides.

Sprint still provides the best value in wireless

  • Compared to our competitors' unlimited plans (Verizon unlimited data and AT&T 2GB data plan), Sprint smartphones users still save $35 per month vs. AT&T and $39.99 per month vs. Verizon on unlimited text, Web and calling to any mobile in America with Sprint's $69.99 Everything Data plan plus $10 Premium Data add-on.
  • Customers can experience the data capabilities they need while on either the Sprint 3G or the Sprint 4G network worry free without any data caps or data overage charges like they could encounter with Verizon, ATT, or T-Mobile.
  • Sprint defines smartphones as devices with robust operating systems bringing the full function of mobile applications and programs to life including Blackberry, Android, Windows Mobile, Palm, and the Instinct family of devices.
  • For customers who do not want to pay the monthly $10 Premium Data add-on charge or do not need a smartphone, Sprint offers a full range of feature phones (including populartouch screen devices, eco-friendly devices, etc.) that also have access to data and providea great wireless experience.

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