Feb 14, 2011 ~ Latest Gadgets News

Video features WP7 multitasking support in action

Monday, February 14, 2011 10:50 PM

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Microsoft WP7s have been a little bit behind the game with this but the video below certainly shows that its in the works and its multitasking support looks pretty decent too.

Here are the keys things that many of us have noticed. If you navigate away from an application and come back, the application will not only pick up where it left off, but it will do it quickly and efficiently.

Pressing and holding the back button launches the UI, though we did not see a demo of killing apps.

It also seems that third-party music apps can be controlled using the playback controls which appear at the top of the screen when the volume buttons are pressed.

'Devil May Cry 4 Refrain' Updated with New Playable Character Dante

10:15 PM

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It was just a couple of weeks ago that Capcom Mobile unleashed Devil May Cry 4 Refrain [$4.99] into the App Store. This mobile version of the 2008 console game featured merely average visuals and repetitive level designs, but really nailed the controls and combat system. There was just something very satisfying about beating up on the many baddies in the game and pulling off stylish combos, and despite its few drawbacks we enjoyed Devil May Cry 4 Refrain in our review.

One other aspect to the game that was underwhelming was its length. The 10 levels in the game could be completed fairly quickly, and although there was incentive to go back and replay levels to earn a better grade it still left us with the feeling that we wanted more. Capcom had promised updating Devil May Cry 4 Refrain with a new playable character, series mainstay Dante, and last week they fulfilled that promise much quicker than I could have expected by releasing a free update.

While you'll still play through the same levels with Dante as you did with Nero, he does come with an entirely new storyline and his own set of offensive moves and upgrades. Playing through the game again with Dante and unlocking all of his associated moves goes a long way towards increasing the length of the whole Devil May Cry 4 Refrain experience. This new content does come with a price increase however, but with two different playable characters the $4.99 price tag is still fairly reasonable for fans of the series.

Of course if you already own Devil May Cry 4 Refrain, make sure and update to the latest version to give Dante a spin, but note that he only becomes available to play as after completing the game once as Nero.

Release candidate of Internet Explorer 9 is here

8:50 PM

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As you probably know, Microsoft is working hard on a latest version of their popular browser, and speaking of it, the release candidate version of Internet Explorer 9 is now ready for download.

After months of beta testing, the release candidate of IE9 is finally available to public and this version has a lot to offer to all IE users out there. First things that IE9 has to offer is performance improvements and cleaner user interface along with better tab management control, tear off tab feature, thumbnail previews and enhanced pinion options.

We also have to mention One Box search feature that allows you to enter addresses and search via search engines in the same text box. Of course, IE9 will use less notifications, and it will increase browser's security with Tracking Protection that should stop sites from tracking your activity and your information. Of course, there's ActiveX Filtering for blocking ActiveX content, and many more other features.

IE9 Release Candidate looks nice, so if you want to take it for a test ride you can do so without worries.

[via Ubergizmo]

MWC 2011 : HTC Facebook Phones Leaked

6:47 PM

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Pocket Now just got hold of press images of the long rumored Facebook phone by HTC. The phone comes with a direct button which leads to a special Facebook application developed by HTC in collaboration with Facebook.

The first phone by HTC is a portrait qwerty device which brings a compact qwerty form factor to Android and a unique Facebook experience. This is followed by a second full touchscreen device which has the HTC Sense UI running on top of Android along with a dedicated Facebook button.

We expect to get more information at HTC 's press conference tomorrow in Barcelona. Keep an eye out on FoneArena as we report live from MWC.

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LG Aims to Sell 150 Million Phones in 2011

6:02 PM

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LG today announced it plans for 2011 today at MWC (Mobile World Congress) in Fira, Barcelona. LG will be targeting to sell over 150 Million mobile phones in the year 2011.

It will be a 30 percent increase year on year with smartphones accounting for 20 percent of the total sales which amounts to 30 million smartphones.

The target will be a four fold increase in the smartphone sales and will constitute half of the total revenues. LG plans to achieve these figures with the help of 20 smartphones which will be launched globally.

LG is introducing new features to its customers such as 4G LTE, 3D Technology (Cameras and Displays) and Dual-Core processors. LG also plan to improve the user experience by bringing in 3D Games and Movies with the help of their partners through LG Apps.

"We are already focusing all of our resources on delivering the widest variety of smart devices for all types of customers," said Dr. Jong-seok Park, President and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. "This will be a critical year for LG and a lot of eyes are upon us to see if we'll succeed. We don't intend to let them down."

Samsung Galaxy Mini Live Pictures

5:17 PM

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Here are the live pictures of the Samsung Galaxy Mini. The Mini is one among the four new budget devices launched by Samsung.

The specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Mini are:

110.4 x 60.8 x 12.1 mm, 105 grams
3.14? TFT Touchscreen with 240�320 Pixels Resolution
600 MHz Processor
Android 2.2 Froyo with Touch Wiz 3.0 UI
160 MB Internal Memory, microSD Cards upto 16GB (2GB Card Included)
3G, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB
3.15 Megapixel with Geo-tagging and QVGA (320�240 Pixels) Resolution Video Recording at 15 FPS
1200 mAH Battery

Homescreen

Left Side-Volume Up/Down Keys

Right Side-Power Key and microSD Card Slot

Features Highlight

Rear Side-Camera and Loudspeaker

Samsung Galaxy Gio Live Pictures

4:32 PM

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Here are the live pictures of the Samsung Galaxy Gio. The Gio is one among the four new budget devices launched by Samsung.

The specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Gio are:

110.5 x 57.5 x 12.2 mm
3.2? TFT Touchscreen with 320�480 Pixels Resolution
800 MHz Processor
Android 2.2 Froyo with Touch Wiz 3.0 UI
158 MB Internal Memory, microSD Cards upto 16GB (2GB Card Included)
3G, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB
3.15 Megapixel with Autofocus, LED Flash, Geo-tagging and QVGA (320�240 Pixels) Resolution Video Recording at 15 FPS
1350 mAH Battery

Dial-Pad

Left Side- Volume Up/Down Keys

Right Side-microSD Card Slot and Power Key

Rear Side-Camera and Loudspeaker

Feature Highlights

Samsung Galaxy Fit Live Pictures

3:47 PM

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Here are the live pictures of the Samsung Galaxy Fit. The Fit is one among the four new budget devices launched by Samsung.

The specifications of the Samsung Galaxy Fit are:

110.2 x 61.2 x 12.6 mm
3.31? Capacitive TFT Touchscreen with 240�320 Pixels Resolution
5 Megapixel Camera with Autofocus, Geo-tagging and QVGA (320�240 Pixels) Resolution Video Recording
Android 2.2 Froyo with Touch Wiz 3.0 UI
160 MB Internal Memory, microSD upto 32GB (2GB Card Included)
3G, HSDPA, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, microUSB
600 MHz Processor

Dial Pad

Right Side-Power Key

Features Highlight

Homescreen

Quick Access Panel

Left Side-Volume Up/Down Keys and microSD Card Slot

Rear Side-Camera and Loudspeaker

MWC 2011 : Windows Event Summary

11:29 AM

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Microsoft at Mobile World Congress 2011 spoke about the upcoming updated to their Windows Phone 7 operating system. Starting March 2011 , Microsoft plans to bring out a series of software updates which will make the operating system competitive with Android and the Apple iPhone.

Nokia's partnership with Microsoft will result in bringing Navteq sourced maps to both WP7 as well as Bing Maps. Microsoft also demoed their upcoming integration with the Kinect gaming system. Watch our video from the event below.

Samsung Galaxy S II Live Pictures #2

10:44 AM

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Here are the second set of live pictures of the Samsung Galaxy S II taken from MWC (Mobile World Congress) in Fira, Barcelona. You can view our first set of live pictures of the Galaxy S II here.