Some may love the shape of the Sony Tablet S, some may hate it, but one thing everyone can agree on is that it will be better with Ice Cream Sandwich.  According to staff at the Sony Tablet discussion forums, the Android 4 update for the Sony Tablet S is happening, and the timeframe for said update is "coming soon."  The Tegra 2 tablet with the unique look and feel wasn't a huge hit for Sony, but it's nice to see them continuing support and keeping behind this one.  We'll keep our ears open and let you know when "soon" turns into an actual date.

Source: Sony UK; Thanks, Philip, for the tip!

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Motorola ACTV rooted — this is why we can’t have nice things, and we love it

The Motorola ACTV (read our review of the Android powered watch thingy here) has been rooted.  While this registers a solid 11 on the awesome-meter, we really shouldn't be that surprised — it's running Android, and by now all the evil scientists Android hackers know their way around things and nothing running Google's OS is safe.  But I still have to sit and smile because not only is there a fitness meter/music player/watch that runs Android, but now it can be hacked, too.  Damn nice work, CMW.

What's really cool about this one is the way it was rooted.  CMW was able to exploit the OTA update code and files, extract a copy of the boot image, and enable adb in it.  Flash it through fastboot (the ACTV's bootloader isn't locked), connect via adb and run a standard exploit against the system.  He gives full instructions at his site, and even has a link to a set of Google apps that will run on the 1.6-inch ACTV.  If Santa dropped a Motorola ACTV in your stocking this morning, or if you're just the curious type, have a look at the link below.

Source: cmwdotme

Someone out there must think you’re pretty special if you got such great gadgety goodness for Christmas. Now all you have to do get it up and running. Don’t worry: we’ve got you covered.

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TiPb Asks: So… what iPhone and iPad gifts did you get this year?!
So, what awesome iOS devices — iPhones, iPads, iPod touch, Apple TVs — did you get this year for Christmas, Hanukkah, or just because? What awesome accessories were in your stockings? What amazing apps were gifted your way? Naughty or nice, TiPb Nation, we know you’re ripping the wrapping…

So, what awesome iOS devices — iPhones, iPads, iPod touch, Apple TVs — did you get this year for Christmas, Hanukkah, or just because? What awesome accessories were in your stockings? What amazing apps were gifted your way?

Naughty or nice, TiPb Nation, we know you’re ripping the wrapping paper off gifts, busting open boxes, and tapping in redeem codes, and we want to know what’s inside — so fill us in already!

Since the CRTC took a swipe at net neutrality a few years back, Bell Canada internet customers have maligned its P2P packet-shaping ways. From March 1st, however, users can file-share at the speeds nature (or your ISP) intended. In a letter to the aforementioned regulator, Bell points out that improvements to its network and the proliferation of video streaming mean that the more nefarious traffic just isn’t denting its capacity like it used to. As such, the firm will withdraw all P2P shaping for both residential and wholesale customers. So, those ISPs buying their bandwidth from Bell could see the amount they need go up, and with talk of a capacity-based billing model, this could mean charges passed on to users. At least, for now, all that legitimate sharing you do will go unhampered.

Bell Canada will stop throttling your P2P traffic, might charge instead originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Dec 2011 08:14:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How To Remove Photos From iCloud’s Photo Stream
As you know, along with the release of iOS 5, Apple rolled out the long-awaited iCloud that allows users to store music, photos, documents and more to the cloud. I have used the iCloud service since upgrading to iOS 5. So far I like the service but one thing that I am not very comfortable [...]

As you know, along with the release of iOS 5, Apple rolled out the long-awaited iCloud that allows users to store music, photos, documents and more to the cloud. I have used the iCloud service since upgrading to iOS 5. So far I like the service but one thing that I am not very comfortable is about the Photo Stream.

Photo Stream is part of the iCloud services. It’s not enabled by default. However, if you’ve turned on the Photo Stream feature, it automatically uploads every photo you’ve taken to the iCloud and pushes them back to other devices (e.g. iPad, Mac or even Windows computer). This minimizes all the hassles you need to transfer photos between devices or computer.

Personally, I enjoy using this feature. As I used to capture screenshot for my blog’s articles, however, my Photo Stream starts to clog up with a bunch of screenshots I don’t need and some other photos I don’t want to show to others.

According to Apple, Photo Stream album holds your last 1000 photos and you’re not allowed to delete photos from your Stream. The photos will be kept for 30 days until iCloud removes them automatically. So what if you want to remove the photos from the Photo Stream before the 30 days limit?

Presently, you cannot remove individual photos from Photo Stream. Apple may let you to that in future version of iOS. For now, the only way to remove photos from Photo Stream is to reset the stream. This would completely remove all photos in your stream. Don’t worry the removal only applies to photos in your stream. All the photos that are downloaded to your devices will not be removed.

Reset the Photo Stream

To reset the Photo Stream, go to iCloud.com and login with your Apple ID. Then click your account name as shown in the below screenshot.

iCloud will show you the profile information. If you have Photo Stream enabled, you can click the “Advanced” button.

From here, simply tap the “Reset Photo Stream” button to remove all photos in your stream.

When you’re confirmed, click the “Confirm” button to proceed. That’s it.

Does this tip help? Remember to leave us comment and share your opinion.

This article, How To Remove Photos From iCloud’s Photo Stream, was originally published at simonblog.com.

Mozilla’s Engineering Project Manager, Christian Legnitto, has detailed the release schedule for Firefox 5, 6 and 7. If all goes to plan, Firefox 6.0a1 will be released next week, April 12, and Firefox 7.0a1 in the middle of May. The final build of Firefox 5 should be released on June 21, exactly three months after the release of Firefox 4.

Along with the faster 6-week release cadence, Firefox’s new Chrome-like release channels have also been given names and anticipated update frequencies. The most notable change is the introduction of a new alpha channel — which is analogous to Chrome Canary — that will be called ‘aurora’ and will update nightly. Aurora will be where fixes and features are tested, and either approved for Beta, or backed out to Central. Aurora will have a new icon, too.

The Nightly (mozilla-central) channel will remain unchanged in name and frequency, but it will gain a new ‘nightly icon.’ The Beta (mozilla-beta) channel will remain as-is, with new builds rolling out weekly. The Release (mozilla-release) channel will also remain as-is, with security and stability updates coming every 6 to 12 weeks.

It should be noted that the names (including ‘aurora’) are not necessarily final, but it’s unlikely that they’ll change. We’re also awaiting the arrival of the new ‘channel switching’ technology, which should arrive in the next few days — in time for the release of Firefox 6 aurora!

First Firefox 6 build next week, Firefox 7 by May, and aurora channel introduced originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 07 Apr 2011 05:20:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Get an Android for Christmas? Need help with your Android? Here’s where to start!

So you found a new Android phone under your tree this year did you?  Welcome to the family, we're glad you're here, and you picked the right place to visit.  We understand all the options and choices can be a bit overwhelming if you're new to smartphones in general, or switching from another platform.  We have you covered, and here's a great set of resources to get you started.

• Android forums: Most times the answers you want and need come from people just like you — Android users.  You'll find out forums full of helpful and friendly people, who also know their stuff when it comes to Android devices. 
• Help and Tips: When your new phone or tablet can do so much, sometimes it's hard to figure out the how and where.  These handy tips will get you pointed in the right direction so you can begin to make things you own.
• Accessories: Looking for a case to protect your new phone?  Or maybe you want a spare battery or a new data cable?  We have you covered at the Android Central store. 
• Applications: Android has about half a million apps, and sorting through them all is impossible.  We can help — we look at more than a few and let you know about the ones we're particularly fond of.  Check it out!
• And finally, our own forums adviser milominderbinder has the ultimate resource for any Android user in his Getting Started With Android post.  It's legendary, and we're darn lucky to have him around.  Be sure to have a read — I promise you'll learn something. 
• The Android Dictionary:  You're going to see a lot of terminology you may not understand, and we've got a great reference here for you.  Bookmark this one.

You're in for a treat with your new Android powered device, and you can always count on us to steer you right.  Settle in, and enjoy yourselves!

A few years ago, most of the people reading this article probably carried two devices with them every day in their pocket or bag: a mobile phone and a PDA. PDAs aka Personal Digital Assistants were the norm back then, while smartphones were still just a glimmer in eye of Steve Jobs and the Google whiz [...]

Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/12/21/is-there-still-a-market-for-pdas/

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Christmas! A cheerful time, right? The spirit, the decorations, the gift giving, the time off, it’s supposed to be happy! Not for these horrible people. Ungrateful punks and out-of-touch teens have all taken to Twitter to complain about what they didn’t get for Christmas and how they now hate life and everything Santa Claus. It’s a shit show. More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/oeIDLloJibY/wahhhh-these-horrible-people-didnt-get-what-they-wanted-for-christmas

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Are we about to see the demise of the game console? It’s hard to believe the days of Sony’s ubiquitous PlayStation system, introduced in 1994 — or even those of the Xbox — may be numbered. But with changing delivery systems, the spreading cloud, and processor advances, those PlayStations and Wiis may be going the way of the Walkman.

Source: http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/73984.html

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Daily Deal: iSkin Aura for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 only $26.95
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Lucy, you got some ‘splainin to do! A German vessel carrying 69 American-made Patriot missiles and 160 tons of explosives was detained en route to China. Nobody has any idea who shipped it, or to whom. More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/5K8vIV1HYag/ship-bound-for-china-busted-with-american-patriot-missiles-labeled-as-fireworks

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How To Remove Photos From iCloud’s Photo Stream
As you know, along with the release of iOS 5, Apple rolled out the long-awaited iCloud that allows users to store music, photos, documents and more to the cloud. I have used the iCloud service since upgrading to iOS 5. So far I like the service but one thing that I am not very comfortable [...]

As you know, along with the release of iOS 5, Apple rolled out the long-awaited iCloud that allows users to store music, photos, documents and more to the cloud. I have used the iCloud service since upgrading to iOS 5. So far I like the service but one thing that I am not very comfortable is about the Photo Stream.

Photo Stream is part of the iCloud services. It’s not enabled by default. However, if you’ve turned on the Photo Stream feature, it automatically uploads every photo you’ve taken to the iCloud and pushes them back to other devices (e.g. iPad, Mac or even Windows computer). This minimizes all the hassles you need to transfer photos between devices or computer.

Personally, I enjoy using this feature. As I used to capture screenshot for my blog’s articles, however, my Photo Stream starts to clog up with a bunch of screenshots I don’t need and some other photos I don’t want to show to others.

According to Apple, Photo Stream album holds your last 1000 photos and you’re not allowed to delete photos from your Stream. The photos will be kept for 30 days until iCloud removes them automatically. So what if you want to remove the photos from the Photo Stream before the 30 days limit?

Presently, you cannot remove individual photos from Photo Stream. Apple may let you to that in future version of iOS. For now, the only way to remove photos from Photo Stream is to reset the stream. This would completely remove all photos in your stream. Don’t worry the removal only applies to photos in your stream. All the photos that are downloaded to your devices will not be removed.

Reset the Photo Stream

To reset the Photo Stream, go to iCloud.com and login with your Apple ID. Then click your account name as shown in the below screenshot.

iCloud will show you the profile information. If you have Photo Stream enabled, you can click the “Advanced” button.

From here, simply tap the “Reset Photo Stream” button to remove all photos in your stream.

When you’re confirmed, click the “Confirm” button to proceed. That’s it.

Does this tip help? Remember to leave us comment and share your opinion.

This article, How To Remove Photos From iCloud’s Photo Stream, was originally published at simonblog.com.

The Dec. 23 ShopAndroid.com Deal of the Day is the Case-Mate Tough Case for the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket. It's built ot withstand sudden drops and accidental falls and has a snug, form-fitting silicone wrap that provides shock resistance. There's also a hard shell that protects againstn impact. And best of all, it's available today only in black-on-black or black-on-pink for just $19.95 — that's 43 percent off! Get yours while supplies last.

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Motorola ACTV rooted — this is why we can’t have nice things, and we love it

The Motorola ACTV (read our review of the Android powered watch thingy here) has been rooted.  While this registers a solid 11 on the awesome-meter, we really shouldn't be that surprised — it's running Android, and by now all the evil scientists Android hackers know their way around things and nothing running Google's OS is safe.  But I still have to sit and smile because not only is there a fitness meter/music player/watch that runs Android, but now it can be hacked, too.  Damn nice work, CMW.

What's really cool about this one is the way it was rooted.  CMW was able to exploit the OTA update code and files, extract a copy of the boot image, and enable adb in it.  Flash it through fastboot (the ACTV's bootloader isn't locked), connect via adb and run a standard exploit against the system.  He gives full instructions at his site, and even has a link to a set of Google apps that will run on the 1.6-inch ACTV.  If Santa dropped a Motorola ACTV in your stocking this morning, or if you're just the curious type, have a look at the link below.

Source: cmwdotme

Being badass doesn’t mean you’ll always be warm. Even Bane wears a winter coat in the latest Batman trailer. So here’s the answer to the question that’s been on our minds since Empire—how does Boba Fett stay warm? More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/VK7Sv2JVEdI/how-a-bounty-hunter-battles-the-cold

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Happy holidays from TiPb!
Whether you’re hip deep in Hanukah, kicking off Christmas, or simply celebrating for the fun of it, from everyone here at TiPb and Mobile Nations, to all of you and yours: Here’s wishing you peace and prosperity, health and happiness, love and longevity. Now launch a toasty fireplace app,…

Whether you’re hip deep in Hanukah, kicking off Christmas, or simply celebrating for the fun of it, from everyone here at TiPb and Mobile Nations, to all of you and yours:

Here’s wishing you peace and prosperity, health and happiness, love and longevity.

Now launch a toasty fireplace app, find a great hot cocoa recipe, start up that perfect holiday music mix, and enjoy.

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Happy holidays from TiPb!
Whether you’re hip deep in Hanukah, kicking off Christmas, or simply celebrating for the fun of it, from everyone here at TiPb and Mobile Nations, to all of you and yours: Here’s wishing you peace and prosperity, health and happiness, love and longevity. Now launch a toasty fireplace app,…

Whether you’re hip deep in Hanukah, kicking off Christmas, or simply celebrating for the fun of it, from everyone here at TiPb and Mobile Nations, to all of you and yours:

Here’s wishing you peace and prosperity, health and happiness, love and longevity.

Now launch a toasty fireplace app, find a great hot cocoa recipe, start up that perfect holiday music mix, and enjoy.

The social enterprise has been growing as more and more companies look to incorporate Facebook-like communications among workers. Jive (which just debuted on the Nasdaq), Yammer, and Salesforce are all betting on the social as an integral part of productivity and business processes in the future. And it looks like Google will be entering the space soon. Google’s Vice President of Enterprise Amit Singh tells us that Google will soon bring a more in-depth Google+ social experience to businesses and institutions using Google Apps. In October, Google announced that Google Apps users could sign up for Google+, allowing businesses and educational institutions to share posts directly to other users within their workgroups and/or universities.

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How To Remove Photos From iCloud’s Photo Stream
As you know, along with the release of iOS 5, Apple rolled out the long-awaited iCloud that allows users to store music, photos, documents and more to the cloud. I have used the iCloud service since upgrading to iOS 5. So far I like the service but one thing that I am not very comfortable [...]

As you know, along with the release of iOS 5, Apple rolled out the long-awaited iCloud that allows users to store music, photos, documents and more to the cloud. I have used the iCloud service since upgrading to iOS 5. So far I like the service but one thing that I am not very comfortable is about the Photo Stream.

Photo Stream is part of the iCloud services. It’s not enabled by default. However, if you’ve turned on the Photo Stream feature, it automatically uploads every photo you’ve taken to the iCloud and pushes them back to other devices (e.g. iPad, Mac or even Windows computer). This minimizes all the hassles you need to transfer photos between devices or computer.

Personally, I enjoy using this feature. As I used to capture screenshot for my blog’s articles, however, my Photo Stream starts to clog up with a bunch of screenshots I don’t need and some other photos I don’t want to show to others.

According to Apple, Photo Stream album holds your last 1000 photos and you’re not allowed to delete photos from your Stream. The photos will be kept for 30 days until iCloud removes them automatically. So what if you want to remove the photos from the Photo Stream before the 30 days limit?

Presently, you cannot remove individual photos from Photo Stream. Apple may let you to that in future version of iOS. For now, the only way to remove photos from Photo Stream is to reset the stream. This would completely remove all photos in your stream. Don’t worry the removal only applies to photos in your stream. All the photos that are downloaded to your devices will not be removed.

Reset the Photo Stream

To reset the Photo Stream, go to iCloud.com and login with your Apple ID. Then click your account name as shown in the below screenshot.

iCloud will show you the profile information. If you have Photo Stream enabled, you can click the “Advanced” button.

From here, simply tap the “Reset Photo Stream” button to remove all photos in your stream.

When you’re confirmed, click the “Confirm” button to proceed. That’s it.

Does this tip help? Remember to leave us comment and share your opinion.

This article, How To Remove Photos From iCloud’s Photo Stream, was originally published at simonblog.com.

Space-shooters are usually a fairly fiery affair, with many types of guns, weapon upgrades, power-ups and more. Dodge does away with all of that, while keeping the very essence of a space shooter: Dark background, fast action, and stuff blowing up all over the place.

Your vector-looking spacecraft is the fastest thing on the screen, most of the time. And as the header implies, you have absolutely no weapons; you can’t get any, either. All you have is agility and maneuverability.

Your opponents shoot heat-seeking missiles at you; the missiles lock on and start tracking you. The trick is to dodge the missiles while putting them in the path of one of your enemies, thus letting them have a taste of their own medicine.

There are three types of enemies, at least in the first few levels: “simple” spaceships which fire slow projectiles, “tanks” which seem to be more serious and take more hits to destroy, and “circles.” The circles simply explode, spewing twenty or thirty very fast projectiles. This sounds dangerous, but is actually great once you learn to use them; they are very destructive for tanks, and can even blow up other circles.

The soundtrack is very techno, but it meshes very well with this type of game. Intense fun!

Dodge is a space-shooter in which you have no weapons originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 01 Mar 2011 17:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging to get updated. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it’s easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don’t escape without notice, we’ve gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery from the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know. Enjoy!

Continue reading Refresh Roundup: week of December 19, 2011

Refresh Roundup: week of December 19, 2011 originally appeared on Engadget on Sun, 25 Dec 2011 10:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dell Streak 7 for £100 right now for UK buyers

The Dell Streak 7 may never have been the most popular tablet ever released, and it may also be discontinued officially. That doesn't stop British retailer Currys shipping them right now for an online only price of £99.97

The listing still shows the Streak as shipping with Froyo, but Dell began rolling out Honeycomb for the device a couple of months back. At the £100 price point we're in impulse buy territory, so if you want one hit the source link below. They might not be about for long. 

Source: Currys UK

Huzzah, your bookworm reputation precedes you, and some kind soul gifted you a shiny Kindle Fire. Here’s how to set it up properly—so you don’t get burned. More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/lGAIK5fu-VU/set-up-your-kindle-fire-for-tiny-tablet-awesomeness

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It’s hard to believe: our world-spanning network, our Internet, which is the cornerstone of free speech and free society — which, on a good day, is capable of causing populist revolutions – is still crippled by banal geolocation restrictions. We are, of course, talking about Amazon’s two latest offerings, both of which are only available in the United States. Last week it was the excellent Android Appstore for Android, and today it’s the Amazon Cloud Player for Web and Android.

Along with Cloud Player, Amazon also launched Cloud Drive, which is basically just like any other cloud storage digital locker. It’s not particularly feature rich, and there’s no real reason to use it over something like SugarSync or SkyDrive — it does work outside the US, however.

Its primary purpose, as far as we’re concerned, is that it stores your your Cloud Player music in a subdirectory. You get 5GB of Cloud Drive storage for free, and then it’s $1 per gigabyte per year if you need more space.

The Amazon Cloud Player itself will not, to put it bluntly, blow your mind. It works, but it’s very much an early, and possibly rushed, release. Let’s dive in to the Web and Android players for a closer look.

Continue reading Amazon Cloud Player review: functional, not mind blowing, and still US-only

Amazon Cloud Player review: functional, not mind blowing, and still US-only originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 29 Mar 2011 10:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Amazon’s Kindle Fire rooted yet again after the 6.2.1 update

Look at what we have here, an update for the Amazon Kindle Fire on Dec 20, and it has been rooted already again on Dec 23. It is always nice to be able to keep up to date with the most current OS versions because they tend to make performance better and fix previous issues, but no one wants to be without root, right? Thankfully we have some amazing people hard at work behind the scenes and Rootzwiki and AndroidPolice have teamed up and released a root method for the Kindle Fire already. If you took the update and want to root, or skipped the update until it was rooted, be sure to hit the source link to check out what you need to do and how to do it!

Source: Rootzwiki

The importance of been able to transfer files to and from your tablet pc can not in all its shapes be overlooked. To really get importance gravity of the whole situation one has to ask him/her why own a tablet pc, then you will release that been able to transfer files from your computer or laptop to your tablet pc is very important and severs a very important role in the tablet and how updates are done. Transferring files does [...]

Source: http://tabletbuzzblog.com/how-to-transfer-files-on-your-tablet-and-ipad/

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How To Remove Photos From iCloud’s Photo Stream
As you know, along with the release of iOS 5, Apple rolled out the long-awaited iCloud that allows users to store music, photos, documents and more to the cloud. I have used the iCloud service since upgrading to iOS 5. So far I like the service but one thing that I am not very comfortable [...]

As you know, along with the release of iOS 5, Apple rolled out the long-awaited iCloud that allows users to store music, photos, documents and more to the cloud. I have used the iCloud service since upgrading to iOS 5. So far I like the service but one thing that I am not very comfortable is about the Photo Stream.

Photo Stream is part of the iCloud services. It’s not enabled by default. However, if you’ve turned on the Photo Stream feature, it automatically uploads every photo you’ve taken to the iCloud and pushes them back to other devices (e.g. iPad, Mac or even Windows computer). This minimizes all the hassles you need to transfer photos between devices or computer.

Personally, I enjoy using this feature. As I used to capture screenshot for my blog’s articles, however, my Photo Stream starts to clog up with a bunch of screenshots I don’t need and some other photos I don’t want to show to others.

According to Apple, Photo Stream album holds your last 1000 photos and you’re not allowed to delete photos from your Stream. The photos will be kept for 30 days until iCloud removes them automatically. So what if you want to remove the photos from the Photo Stream before the 30 days limit?

Presently, you cannot remove individual photos from Photo Stream. Apple may let you to that in future version of iOS. For now, the only way to remove photos from Photo Stream is to reset the stream. This would completely remove all photos in your stream. Don’t worry the removal only applies to photos in your stream. All the photos that are downloaded to your devices will not be removed.

Reset the Photo Stream

To reset the Photo Stream, go to iCloud.com and login with your Apple ID. Then click your account name as shown in the below screenshot.

iCloud will show you the profile information. If you have Photo Stream enabled, you can click the “Advanced” button.

From here, simply tap the “Reset Photo Stream” button to remove all photos in your stream.

When you’re confirmed, click the “Confirm” button to proceed. That’s it.

Does this tip help? Remember to leave us comment and share your opinion.

This article, How To Remove Photos From iCloud’s Photo Stream, was originally published at simonblog.com.

To celebrate the imminent marriage of Prince William and Kate Middleton, the Royal Collection will release an Android an iOS app that chronicles the last seven royal marriages, including Queen Victoria’s marriage to Prince Albert in 1840.

Ironically, the app won’t actually feature anything to do with William and Kate’s marriage — rather, it will focus on the “tradition, splendor and romance” that are intrinsic to British royal marriages. “[The app] will share the stories of past royal weddings and offer a wealth of historical context for the ceremony on April 29.”

Unfortunately, the app, which has been lumbered with the fantastically creative name of ‘Royal App,’ won’t be available until April 18 — just 11 days before Kate’s big day. It won’t be free, either: it’ll cost the rather princely sum of £1.79, or three of your Tea Party-loving dollars. The money will go to the Royal Collection, though, which is a good cause!

British royal family announces iOS and Android wedding app originally appeared on Download Squad on Tue, 05 Apr 2011 11:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dear Santa Cook, all we want from Apple in 2012 is…
If Tim Cook were Santa and you were sitting down to write him your wish list, what would be on it? Last year we got the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S, and not much else in terms of hardware, but iOS 5 and iCloud…

If Tim Cook were Santa and you were sitting down to write him your wish list, what would be on it? Last year we got the iPad 2 and iPhone 4S, and not much else in terms of hardware, but iOS 5 and iCloud were huge updates, including new notifications and Siri.

But 2012 means a whole new Santa bag, including an iPhone 5, iPad 3 and, almost certainly, iOS 6. That means new hardware specs, new software features, and perhaps new services to go with them.

Bigger iPhones, smaller iPads, Siri watches, quick SMS responders, fast settings toggles, a theme store — nothing is forbidden.

The stockings are hung by the chimney with care and Santa Cook soon will be here. What do you want from him, and from Apple, in 2012?

Moments ago, Mozilla stripped the release candidate moniker from Firefox 4 Mobile and pronounced it fit for public release. If you have a Nokia N900 phone, or a fairly-modern Android 2.0-or-later device, go ahead and install it from the Market, by using scanning the QR code after the break, or by visiting Firefox.com/m.

Accompanying the release is the launch of Spark, a cute social game that’s designed to fuel the adoption of Firefox 4 Mobile, much like last week’s use of Glow and Twitter Party during Firefox 4 PC’s release.

While the browser still feels a little rough around the edges, it’s definitely worth trying out if you’re still using Android’s stock browser. Its JavaScript performance is significantly better than any other Android browser, and if you use Firefox on your PC, its built-in Sync functionality is awesome.

Over the next few days we’ll have plenty of tips and tricks for Firefox 4 Mobile, and a list of the best add-ons available for the new browser.

Continue reading Firefox 4 Mobile officially released for Android and Maemo devices

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Daily Tip: How to track Santa on your iPhone or iPad
Little ones trying to figure out just how exactly they can track Santa on their iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad this year? Well, Google Maps and NORAD to the rescue! They’ve got Dasher and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, Donner and Blitzen — and Rudolf! — of…

Little ones trying to figure out just how exactly they can track Santa on their iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad this year? Well, Google Maps and NORAD to the rescue! They’ve got Dasher and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, Donner and Blitzen — and Rudolf! — of course, on high density, broad-spectrum satellite surveillance and they’re tracking him down to the striped wrapping paper in his sleigh bag.

So if you want to know where Santa is just this very second, here’s all you have to do:

• Launch Google Maps
• Tap the Search box
• Type in Santa

Bonus Tip: If you click no the blue arrow at the location and click on the link, you will see a photo of the location.

That’s it! The jolly old elf is now in your scopes! So get the cookies and milk ready and make sure you’re tucked in before the chimney starts rocking,because Santa Clause is coming to town!

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While 2011 was a year full of momentous moments for Apple, 2012 has the potential to outshine them all, especially in hardware. It will be the first full year in which Apple must steer its gigantic ship without Steve Jobs, and the pressure to surprise and delight will be intense.

Source: http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/74031.html

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Daily Tip: How to track Santa on your iPhone or iPad
Little ones trying to figure out just how exactly they can track Santa on their iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad this year? Well, Google Maps and NORAD to the rescue! They’ve got Dasher and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, Donner and Blitzen — and Rudolf! — of…

Little ones trying to figure out just how exactly they can track Santa on their iPhone, iPod touch, or iPad this year? Well, Google Maps and NORAD to the rescue! They’ve got Dasher and Dancer, Prancer and Vixen, Comet and Cupid, Donner and Blitzen — and Rudolf! — of course, on high density, broad-spectrum satellite surveillance and they’re tracking him down to the striped wrapping paper in his sleigh bag.

So if you want to know where Santa is just this very second, here’s all you have to do:

• Launch Google Maps
• Tap the Search box
• Type in Santa

Bonus Tip: If you click no the blue arrow at the location and click on the link, you will see a photo of the location.

That’s it! The jolly old elf is now in your scopes! So get the cookies and milk ready and make sure you’re tucked in before the chimney starts rocking,because Santa Clause is coming to town!

Source; NORAD

Eva Mendes! Ryan Gosling! Jim Carrey! An incredibly drunk grown man who can barely slur his way through ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas. There’s no Christmas like drunk Christmas, folks. And here’s your definitive proof. More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/gEZbam0pYws/this-weeks-top-web-comedy-video-drunk-history-christmas

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The popular platform/adventure game from WiiWare, LostWinds, is now available on the iPhone and iPad. LostWinds has fantastic graphics and very intuitive controls – this is how platformers should be done on iOS. Fun. Beautiful. Intuitive. Addicting.

An innovative, fresh platform-adventure bursting with gameplay ideas – wield the

…

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Want Face Unlock on your Nexus S? We’ve got it

Because of the Samsung Nexus S' VGA front camera, face unlock was left out of the official and AOSP builds of last year's reference phone.  You know where this is going — the files have been yanked out of the Galaxy Nexus and face unlock is working in all it's gimmicky goodness.  It's even working with a beard and glasses. 

It goes along great with a pair of AOSP builds and a few tweaks for the Nexus S twins, which are available as well.  This is why we love Android, open-source, and Nexus phones.  Ice Cream Sandwich is running better than most expected on year-old hardware, and we're having a blast playing with things.  We have the phones, we have the code, let's tear the roof off this mother.

Be sure to grab the right version for the right phone below.

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Continue reading Hajime Research is assembling a robot taller than you, Mr. Stark couldn’t be more proud (video)

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iPhone 4 32GB goes BOGO at Best Buy, today only
For today only, and in store only, Best Buy is offering qualified buyers last year’s iPhone 4 at 32 GB capacity on BOGO (buy one, get one free) on either the Verizon or AT&T networks.

Buy the Apple® iPhone® 4 32GB and get one FREE. Choose from

…

For today only, and in store only, Best Buy is offering qualified buyers last year’s iPhone 4 at 32 GB capacity on BOGO (buy one, get one free) on either the Verizon or AT&T networks.

Buy the Apple® iPhone® 4 32GB and get one FREE. Choose from Verizon or AT&T.

In store only. Stores open today 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 2-year activation required on each phone.¹

If you can live without Siri, the improved camera, and the better antenna, head on over to the big blue box and bring ‘em home.

In the last three years, corporate views of master data management have rapidly evolved from data-centric confusion to a point where companies now focus on the consumers of master data and the business processes that consume it. In the next two to five years, the companies that use this MDM momentum will gain a strategic advantage.

Source: http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/74024.html

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Amazon’s Kindle Fire rooted yet again after the 6.2.1 update

Look at what we have here, an update for the Amazon Kindle Fire on Dec 20, and it has been rooted already again on Dec 23. It is always nice to be able to keep up to date with the most current OS versions because they tend to make performance better and fix previous issues, but no one wants to be without root, right? Thankfully we have some amazing people hard at work behind the scenes and Rootzwiki and AndroidPolice have teamed up and released a root method for the Kindle Fire already. If you took the update and want to root, or skipped the update until it was rooted, be sure to hit the source link to check out what you need to do and how to do it!

Source: Rootzwiki

Happy first birthday, Windows Phone 7! One year on, and the fledgling mobile operating system has 36,000 active developers in its AppHub community, 1.5 million downloads of its Developer Tools, and 11,500 apps in its Marketplace.

Microsoft is quick to take a couple shots at competitors’ app stores, beating its chest about not re-counting tanslations of an app or “lite” apps, “increasing tonnage” by supporting apps from other mobile platforms, and not listing wallpapers as a category.

That’s all fine and dandy, but we spend a lot of time sifting through WP7 app feeds — and we’re still not seeing a lot of awesome apps on the platform. We think a few marquee apps would’ve made a pretty nice first birthday present — along with a much smoother update process for WP7 users.

Microsoft trumpets Windows Phone 7 numbers on first birthday originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 01 Apr 2011 11:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Primed goes in-depth on the technobabble you hear on Engadget every day — we dig deep into each topic’s history and how it benefits our lives. You can follow the series here. Looking to suggest a piece of technology for us to break down? Drop us a line at primed *at* engadget *dawt* com.

For many among us, what goes on behind and along the sides of a high-definition television is almost as compelling as what’s displayed on that big, beautiful flat screen. Of course, we’re talking connectors, with their attendant chaos of cords. A high-def TV is only as good as its connection to a high-def signal. The same holds true for the array of disc players, game consoles and other peripherals we cluster around our sets. So it may seem quaint, then, that we still often confront more analog ports than digital ones on our high-end TVs. You’d think with advances in wireless technology, we’d have done away with the spider web of wires entirely. Alas, like flying cars and fembots, we’re just not there yet.

In this installment of Primed, we’ll examine the best and the bogus when it comes to TV connectors, and spend some time tracing the arc of how we got to where we are in this particular moment of television evolution. The narrative on television and home entertainment remains a work in progress. But we’ll endeavor to get you caught up to date, and as an added bonus offer a glimpse of what the future of your TV’s backside will likely look like.

Continue reading Engadget Primed: ports, connectors and the future of your TV’s backside

Engadget Primed: ports, connectors and the future of your TV’s backside originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Dec 2011 15:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPhone 4 32GB goes BOGO at Best Buy, today only
For today only, and in store only, Best Buy is offering qualified buyers last year’s iPhone 4 at 32 GB capacity on BOGO (buy one, get one free) on either the Verizon or AT&T networks.

Buy the Apple® iPhone® 4 32GB and get one FREE. Choose from

…

For today only, and in store only, Best Buy is offering qualified buyers last year’s iPhone 4 at 32 GB capacity on BOGO (buy one, get one free) on either the Verizon or AT&T networks.

Buy the Apple® iPhone® 4 32GB and get one FREE. Choose from Verizon or AT&T.

In store only. Stores open today 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 2-year activation required on each phone.¹

If you can live without Siri, the improved camera, and the better antenna, head on over to the big blue box and bring ‘em home.

With the webOS 3.0 SDK available for almost two months, HP has now given developers access to a beta download of webOS 3.0 — which powers the upcoming TouchPad and will likely ride along on HP desktops and laptops in the form of an emulator.

Right now, the webOS 3.0 beta is only available to Early Access developers. The crew at PreCentral states that HP appears to have eased up on access restrictions, however, so hopefully more devs will get on board and those of you who are planning to buy a TouchPad in the next couple months will have plenty of slick webOS 3.0 apps to install on your new tablet.

webOS 3.0 beta now available to developers originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 09:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPhone Tip: How To Take Photos with Shallow Depth of Field
Do you want to use your iPhone to take shots with shallow depth-of-field just like DSLR? If you do not know about the term “shallow depth-of-field”, just take a look at the image on the right or you can check out here to see other beautiful samples. This is a common technique used by photographer [...]

Do you want to use your iPhone to take shots with shallow depth-of-field just like DSLR? If you do not know about the term “shallow depth-of-field”, just take a look at the image on the right or you can check out here to see other beautiful samples. This is a common technique used by photographer to add a “wow” factor to the image. In such kind of photos, you’ll find an object in the foreground is in focus while the background and other elements that are less important are artistically out of focus.

With a DSLR, it’s quite easy to shoot photos with shallow depth-of-field. The question is how you can produce a similar photo using your iPhone.

Big Lens is the iPhone app you should check out. Developed by Reallusion, the Big Lens Smart Focus system allows you to use your finger tips to focus your images and produces photos with shallow depth-of-field. The built-in Aperture Control lets you easily adjust the aperture so as to create photos with different blur-level.

Shoot Photo with Big Lens

To take a photo with shallow depth-of-field with Big Lens, tap the “Take Photo” button and shoot a photo. Once done, you’ll be brought back to the main screen. The app offers the Basic and Advanced modes for you to highlight the object in focus. Normally the basic mode is good enough for producing a nice photo.

As you select the basic mode, you’ll see a red circle which is the focus area. Use your finger to drag/pinch the circle and place it over the object under focus.

Once you release your finger, the app automatically refines the photos and blur the background. As said before, you can adjust the blur level by controlling the aperture. Simply tap the “Aperture” button to bring up the controls for adjusting the blur level. Select the aperture with “F1.8″ if you want to blur the background more.

When complete, tap the top-right button to save it into camera roll or share it with your friends via Twitter or Facebook. Here is the resulting photos.

Like many other camera apps, Big Lens also comes with various filters for you to tweak your photos. Tap the “Filter” button in the menu bar, you’ll find over 10 different filters (e.g. Lomo, B&W) to customize the image with amazing effects.

The Big Lens app is now available on App Store for $0.99. If you want to shoot photos with shallow depth-of-field, it is the app you should check it out.

This article, iPhone Tip: How To Take Photos with Shallow Depth of Field, was originally published at simonblog.com.

Most people only care about Christmas for a few weeks out of every year, but porn is on our minds every day. But what’s this? Each year “Christmas” briefly eclipses “porn” on Google? Will purity reign? Not this year, baby. More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/O_rogQOfvu4/will-christmas-defeat-porn-this-year

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Engadget Distro arrives for Honeycomb tablets

Our pals at Engadget (hey, pals!) have their sweet little Engadget Distro, which curates its content in magazine-like fashion. And it's now available on Android. It was previously released only for iOS, so it's great to see an Android version. If you're a fan of Engadget or tech news in general, you'll want to check this app out. It looks great on Honeycomb tablets.

The app features are:

• Weekly, curated content from Engadget, the definitive source and final word for news on gadgets and technology
• Share Engadget Distro content via Twitter, Facebook, and email
• Download Engadget Distro Issues and read them offline
• Navigate between Engadget Distro articles via swipe or in the convenient Article Viewer
• Find specific Engadget Distro pages via the Issue Page Viewer
• Browse Engadget Distro Issues via the Bookshelf or Cover View

Engadget Distro is a free app from the Android Market that is available for tablet devices running Android 3.0+. Please find links to the Market after the break. Engadget has even included the .apk for devices that claim to not support it, so you can find that here as well:

Engadget Distro APK

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Hey kids, if you never thought you’d live to see the day that Animoog offered up its wares for your iPhone, then prepare to be dazzled. Previously available only for the iPad, Moog has successfully re-tooled its impressive synthesizer software for the smaller screen and has maintained the same powerful features as before. Based on Moog’s Anisotropic Synth Engine, the app leverages multitouch input, which allows users to play a chord and then modulate each note independently from one another. With a wide array of timbre styles, polyphonic modulation and pitch shifting, the software even supports MIDI input for those looking to link Animoog with a more traditional synth keyboard. Available right now in the App Store for 99¢, the software will leap to a full $9.99 after its introductory period. So, if you’re rocking an iPhone 4 / 4S, it seems wise to jump on this deal while it’s nice and cheap. There’s a full video after the break, for those looking to see Animoog’s recital performance.

Continue reading Animoog debuts DIY synth studio for iPhone 4, BYO talent (video)

Animoog debuts DIY synth studio for iPhone 4, BYO talent (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Dec 2011 09:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Engadget Distro arrives for Honeycomb tablets

Our pals at Engadget (hey, pals!) have their sweet little Engadget Distro, which curates its content in magazine-like fashion. And it's now available on Android. It was previously released only for iOS, so it's great to see an Android version. If you're a fan of Engadget or tech news in general, you'll want to check this app out. It looks great on Honeycomb tablets.

The app features are:

• Weekly, curated content from Engadget, the definitive source and final word for news on gadgets and technology
• Share Engadget Distro content via Twitter, Facebook, and email
• Download Engadget Distro Issues and read them offline
• Navigate between Engadget Distro articles via swipe or in the convenient Article Viewer
• Find specific Engadget Distro pages via the Issue Page Viewer
• Browse Engadget Distro Issues via the Bookshelf or Cover View

Engadget Distro is a free app from the Android Market that is available for tablet devices running Android 3.0+. Please find links to the Market after the break. Engadget has even included the .apk for devices that claim to not support it, so you can find that here as well:

Engadget Distro APK

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Wow, that was quick. It’s Christmas Eve Eve. The last work day for some of us before we go headfirst into the gift-giving holiday. You know what, forget everyone else. Get something for yourself. The Bard’s Tale is a hilarious RPG that’ll burn through those hours of boredom with the family. Get back into drawing with SketchBook Pro, and let’s not forget good ol’ Charlie Brown, all in today’s best app deals. More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/6ihFZYZdUGk/sketch-a-masterpiece-manage-your-passwords-and-relive-charlie-browns-christmas

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Samsung’s Korean blog explains why the Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab didn’t make the ICS cut

And so begins the long list of Android devices that won't officially be updated to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. Samsung's "Samsung Tomorrow" blog, in Korean, has explained why two of 2010's top devices, the Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab, won't be getting official updates to ICS. The short version: older hardware and a slew of customizations, including Samsung's own TouchWiz.

This shouldn't come as a surprise, folks, seeing as how Samsung just announced its initial round of ICS updates, and neither the Galaxy S nor the Galaxy Tab were on it. And neither device made our list of ICS update predictions, either. It sucks, but not every phone will receive and official update.

Your best bet will be the custom ROM route, and we guarantee you, you will see them.

Source: Samsung Tomorrow (translated)

A couple of years ago, Julie told us about the Mindflex game from Mattel.  It’s a “a mental acuity game where you use your thoughts to move a ball through an obstacle course.”  Now Mattel is offering the Mindflex Duel so you can go head-to-head (pardon the expression) against your friends.  There are five game [...]

Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/12/23/use-the-power-of-your-mind-with-the-mindflex-duel-game/

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Win the iOS device of your dreams in the TiPb holiday giveaway! [Week 4]
In case you hadn’t heard — and really, there’s no helping you at this point! — TiPb wants to give you the iOS device — or devices! — of your dreams. That’s right, a brand new iPhone 4S, iPad 2, iPod touch, or Apple TV,…

In case you hadn’t heard — and really, there’s no helping you at this point! — TiPb wants to give you the iOS device — or devices! — of your dreams. That’s right, a brand new iPhone 4S, iPad 2, iPod touch, or Apple TV, or even iPad 3 in 2012, could be yours!

And this is week 4 so you now have a third chance to win!

The Prize: A $600 Apple gift certificate to put towards the iOS device — or devices — of your dreams. An iPhone or iPad for you or your special someone, a couple of iPod touches for the kids, a handful of Apple TVs for the whole family — you could even save it for an iPad 3 when Apple releases it! — whatever you choose!

How to enter: Each week we’ll have a special thread in a different TiPb iOS device forum. Just leave one (1) reply in each thread telling us why you’d love to have that week’s device. You can enter once per week, each week, for a total of four (4) chances to enter over the course of the contest.

The contest is on now and the winner will be announced on the iPhone Live podcast on December 28, 2011.

So what are you waiting for? Enter already!

• TiPb iOS Dream Device Giveaway: Week 4 thread!

The crew in Oslo keeps plugging away at Opera 11.10, and the latest snapshot build includes a number of improvements to Opera’s built-in email client — as well as HTML5-related additions.

On the IMAP front, Opera now supports special folders like sent items, spam, and trash. It also better handles duplicate items in Gmail — such as those which appear in all mail and under your custom labels.

Opera 11.10 now partially supports the HTML5 File API as well, which means your favorite Web apps (like Gmail) may soon begin adding Opera to the list of supported browsers.

You can download the latest Opera 11.10 snapshot for Windows, Mac, or Linux from the official release post.

Update: The Opera 11.10 RC is now available, as pointed out by SlashZaku in the comments. Thanks!

Opera 11.10 gets HTML5 File API support, IMAP improvements originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 06 Apr 2011 13:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Dress up your Android for Christmas

One of the best things about toting around an Android phone is the way you can make it yours.  Wallpapers, widgets, icon sets, even system apps can all be customized just about any darn way you please, and Christmas is a great time to do it! We dug around and found a few things you could use to get your Android phone into the Christmas spirit, check 'em out after the break.

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Those people on TV are all excited about that “mysterious ball” that has been discovered in Namibia. It fell from space! It’s metallic! We are clueless! We don’t know how to use Google! It must be ALIENS! The explanation is easy. More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/zehOS3_B0oE/that-space-ball-in-namibia-is-not-a-mysterious-alien-object

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While 2011 was a year full of momentous moments for Apple, 2012 has the potential to outshine them all, especially in hardware. It will be the first full year in which Apple must steer its gigantic ship without Steve Jobs, and the pressure to surprise and delight will be intense.

Source: http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/74031.html

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The recent developments and rumors about the new ipad 3 has left the market not sure of which way to go. Many predict that apple is bond to keep all secrets about the upcoming ipad 3 a secret. Apple Company does not deny or confirm the rumors about whether they will be an ipad 3 released this year or in the near future. Many are aware that apple does business slightly different from others and this can just be a [...]

Source: http://tabletbuzzblog.com/recent-developments-and-rumors/

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HTC Flyer’s price dropped to £199, sale season starts early

Really wanted a tablet for Christmas but the high prices put you off? Well Dixons online in the UK could well have come to the rescue by dropping the price of the HTC Flyer to £199 for the wifi only version. 

While shipping with Gingerbread, it's important to remember before dismissing the idea that the wifi version of the Flyer will be getting a Honeycomb update like it's 3G brother. That's quite a lot of tablet for £199. Hit the source link below for more info. 

Source: Dixons

January’s Consumer Electronics Show will be the last one Microsoft will attend. Announcing its decision on Wednesday, Microsoft’s Frank Shaw said the company’s product news milestones generally don’t align with the timing of the show, which is regularly held in January.

Source: http://www.technewsworld.com/rsstory/74030.html

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Ever feel like you need a quick nap during work or school?  The Ostrich Pillow from Kawamura Ganjavian architecure and design studio lets you nap in peace. Put your head in the “sand” and ignore that fast paced world around you.  Discrete it’s not however and breathing might be a problem “OSTRICH offers a micro [...]

Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/12/23/ostrich-pillow-had-enough-hide-your-head-in-the/

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iPhone Tip: How To Take Photos with Shallow Depth of Field
Do you want to use your iPhone to take shots with shallow depth-of-field just like DSLR? If you do not know about the term “shallow depth-of-field”, just take a look at the image on the right or you can check out here to see other beautiful samples. This is a common technique used by photographer [...]

Do you want to use your iPhone to take shots with shallow depth-of-field just like DSLR? If you do not know about the term “shallow depth-of-field”, just take a look at the image on the right or you can check out here to see other beautiful samples. This is a common technique used by photographer to add a “wow” factor to the image. In such kind of photos, you’ll find an object in the foreground is in focus while the background and other elements that are less important are artistically out of focus.

With a DSLR, it’s quite easy to shoot photos with shallow depth-of-field. The question is how you can produce a similar photo using your iPhone.

Big Lens is the iPhone app you should check out. Developed by Reallusion, the Big Lens Smart Focus system allows you to use your finger tips to focus your images and produces photos with shallow depth-of-field. The built-in Aperture Control lets you easily adjust the aperture so as to create photos with different blur-level.

Shoot Photo with Big Lens

To take a photo with shallow depth-of-field with Big Lens, tap the “Take Photo” button and shoot a photo. Once done, you’ll be brought back to the main screen. The app offers the Basic and Advanced modes for you to highlight the object in focus. Normally the basic mode is good enough for producing a nice photo.

As you select the basic mode, you’ll see a red circle which is the focus area. Use your finger to drag/pinch the circle and place it over the object under focus.

Once you release your finger, the app automatically refines the photos and blur the background. As said before, you can adjust the blur level by controlling the aperture. Simply tap the “Aperture” button to bring up the controls for adjusting the blur level. Select the aperture with “F1.8″ if you want to blur the background more.

When complete, tap the top-right button to save it into camera roll or share it with your friends via Twitter or Facebook. Here is the resulting photos.

Like many other camera apps, Big Lens also comes with various filters for you to tweak your photos. Tap the “Filter” button in the menu bar, you’ll find over 10 different filters (e.g. Lomo, B&W) to customize the image with amazing effects.

The Big Lens app is now available on App Store for $0.99. If you want to shoot photos with shallow depth-of-field, it is the app you should check it out.

This article, iPhone Tip: How To Take Photos with Shallow Depth of Field, was originally published at simonblog.com.

Sand Trap is one of those games that at first seem too hard to bother with, but when you try to stop playing it you discover you’re hooked.

The goal is to get as much sand as you possibly can out of the maze and into the bucket at the bottom of the screen. You need to rotate your maze every which way to get the sand rolling around it. You then try to direct the sand to one of the exits of the maze, and hopefully into the bucket. It took me several tries to actually get sand into the bucket, but that might be due to the fact that I didn’t even realize the bucket was there at first. Things improved significantly after that.

As you level up, the mazes get more complicated, with moving parts and other things making your life more difficult. Once you manage to get through all these obstacles and get enough sand into your bucket, you can move on.

As I mentioned, this is not an easy game, but it’s highly addictive. The graphics remind me of some long lost game from the 80s, but this just proves that you don’t need super graphics and crazy sound to make a game work. There’s a soothing guitar track playing in the background and that’s it, as far as I could hear, and you can enjoy it just as much with no sound at all.

If you like a fun physics challenge, don’t miss out on this one!

Sand Trap is a fun and difficult physics maze game originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 04 Apr 2011 16:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Sports action cameras are pretty neat: they’re tough, and they let you shoot video you’d never capture with a regular camera–poolside parties, skydiving and even as a “security” camera to catch bad drivers when you’re out on your bike. But as we all have cellphones with great video cameras already, who wants to buy another [...]

Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/12/tough-optrix-case-turns-iphone-into-sports-camera/

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The Santa questions start firing at you before your kids turn five. How does he speed around the world in a single night? How does he know what I want? Sure, you could deny Santa’s existence, but be ready for some tears. More »

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Experience Easy Video Slideshows with Animoto iPhone App
There must have been many an occasion when you desperately wished to convert your photos clicked with your iPhone into a slideshow for easy viewing. But has it been easy? Maybe not! Because, creating video packages on an iPhone can be arduous, particularly since we all are mostly used to working with a desktop editing [...]

There must have been many an occasion when you desperately wished to convert your photos clicked with your iPhone into a slideshow for easy viewing. But has it been easy? Maybe not! Because, creating video packages on an iPhone can be arduous, particularly since we all are mostly used to working with a desktop editing program.

But look no further. Animoto Video Slideshows iPhone app is here to turn your photos into stunning, professional-quality videos, compiled with music and text for a complete experience. This new iPhone app from Animoto – a pioneer in video slideshow creation service; allows you to unleash the power of Animoto’s technology right on your iPhone. It’s almost like carrying a professional video editor in your pocket.

So, if you are on a vacation or an event, celebrating your birthday or taking your wedding vows – get ready to share the memorable moments with your family and friends. All you need to do is just choose your photos, music, and video style. Animoto app for the iPhone will create amazing video slideshow within minutes, which you can share instantly with everyone.

Animoto iPhone app: Features at a Glance

- Helps you create a unique video every time

- You can adopt multiple video styles, huge music library and the ability to add text to your video

- Preview and edit your video before producing it

- View videos within the app and on the Animoto website

- Easily share videos via email, text, and social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter or even save to your Camera Roll

- Upgrade to unlimited full length videos within the app

How it works

- Pick images from your photo library, or take photos straight from the app.

- Personalize your photos by adding text to the photos i.e. write a few descriptive lines to go with the photo

- Pick and add the music according to the theme and mood to go with the photos from a music library spanning several genres

- Choose your video style.

- Once the video is created, watch it, share it or save it for later viewing.

The Animoto iPhone app service is free for a 30-second videos (of up to 12 photos); or users can upgrade to the Animoto Plus service within the app to create longer videos at a monthly rate of $4.99 or an annual rate of $29.99.

Are you game for it? You can download the app from iTune App Store. Do let us know if  Animoto app for you iPhone is worth a deal to add the extra zing to your festive mood. We’d love to hear from you.

This article, Experience Easy Video Slideshows with Animoto iPhone App, was originally published at simonblog.com.

I have a thing for physics games, and I’ve been known to post the occasional platformer or action game here and there. But Let it Slide is one of the brainiest games I’ve posted to date.

The idea is very simple, and far from original: You get a board with pieces arranged in a particular pattern; you have to slide those around until you get the special piece into its target location.

It’s not even about finding out where the target location is – you can just hover over “dim tiles” and instantly see where you’re supposed to bring the special piece. But getting it there is a whole different story.

There are five tutorial levels, which I strongly recommend you do. Then there are twenty “beginner” levels, but that’s really a misnomer. If those are the beginner levels, I don’t want to know what the intermediate and advanced levels look like!

Every time you finish a level you get a score based on how many clicks it took you – each level has a “par” (the minimum number of clicks it could be completed in), and your performance is compared to that gold standard. Because it’s such a brainy game, getting it right is quite satisfying. I was downright proud of myself when I managed to finish a few levels. All in all, quite recommended, especially if you’ve got a few minutes of quiet. It might actually help you focus better later on.

Let it Slide is an engaging, difficult puzzle game originally appeared on Download Squad on Wed, 23 Feb 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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iPhone Tip: How To Take Photos with Shallow Depth of Field
Do you want to use your iPhone to take shots with shallow depth-of-field just like DSLR? If you do not know about the term “shallow depth-of-field”, just take a look at the image on the right or you can check out here to see other beautiful samples. This is a common technique used by photographer [...]

Do you want to use your iPhone to take shots with shallow depth-of-field just like DSLR? If you do not know about the term “shallow depth-of-field”, just take a look at the image on the right or you can check out here to see other beautiful samples. This is a common technique used by photographer to add a “wow” factor to the image. In such kind of photos, you’ll find an object in the foreground is in focus while the background and other elements that are less important are artistically out of focus.

With a DSLR, it’s quite easy to shoot photos with shallow depth-of-field. The question is how you can produce a similar photo using your iPhone.

Big Lens is the iPhone app you should check out. Developed by Reallusion, the Big Lens Smart Focus system allows you to use your finger tips to focus your images and produces photos with shallow depth-of-field. The built-in Aperture Control lets you easily adjust the aperture so as to create photos with different blur-level.

Shoot Photo with Big Lens

To take a photo with shallow depth-of-field with Big Lens, tap the “Take Photo” button and shoot a photo. Once done, you’ll be brought back to the main screen. The app offers the Basic and Advanced modes for you to highlight the object in focus. Normally the basic mode is good enough for producing a nice photo.

As you select the basic mode, you’ll see a red circle which is the focus area. Use your finger to drag/pinch the circle and place it over the object under focus.

Once you release your finger, the app automatically refines the photos and blur the background. As said before, you can adjust the blur level by controlling the aperture. Simply tap the “Aperture” button to bring up the controls for adjusting the blur level. Select the aperture with “F1.8″ if you want to blur the background more.

When complete, tap the top-right button to save it into camera roll or share it with your friends via Twitter or Facebook. Here is the resulting photos.

Like many other camera apps, Big Lens also comes with various filters for you to tweak your photos. Tap the “Filter” button in the menu bar, you’ll find over 10 different filters (e.g. Lomo, B&W) to customize the image with amazing effects.

The Big Lens app is now available on App Store for $0.99. If you want to shoot photos with shallow depth-of-field, it is the app you should check it out.

This article, iPhone Tip: How To Take Photos with Shallow Depth of Field, was originally published at simonblog.com.

We don’t recall seeing Stream TV’s Elocity 3T autostereoscopic 3D TV on shelves after our CES demo last year, but to be fair, we don’t get out much. Not to worry however, as the company will be back at CES 2012, this time touting Ultra-D “next generation 3D without glasses display technology” that it claims will surpass all 3D experiences to date. Lofty claims, but it’s also banking on its tech for realtime 2D-to-3D conversion of any video content, with plans for the brand to reach TVs, converter boxes, tablets, PCs and more. Check out the press release after the break to drink in more hype, we’ll be in line to see what’s real at its press conference January 9th.

Continue reading Stream TV launching glasses free Ultra-D 3DTV tech at CES, again

Stream TV launching glasses free Ultra-D 3DTV tech at CES, again originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 23 Dec 2011 05:33:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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MultiFrame from Apalon is an easy to use iOS app, which will allow you to create photo collages with 2-4 images. It offers a variety of layouts and frame styles. Let’s take a look. Note: The images in this review can be clicked to see larger view.   MultiFrame offers 19 different frame choices that have [...]

Source: http://the-gadgeteer.com/2011/12/22/multiframe-ios-photo-collage-app/

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Review + Giveaway: Case-Mate Barely There Brushed Aluminum case for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4
The Case-Mate Barely There Brushed Aluminum case for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 adds some color, some texture, and some design tweaks to make one of the hottest cases of last year just that much hotter! Available at store.tipb.com for U.S shoppers Available at bluestore.ca for…

The Case-Mate Barely There Brushed Aluminum case for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 adds some color, some texture, and some design tweaks to make one of the hottest cases of last year just that much hotter!

• Available at store.tipb.com for U.S shoppers
• Available at bluestore.ca for Canadian shoppers

Design wise, the Case-Mate Barely There Brushed Aluminum case is just as the name describes — barely there. It’s about as close a fit and slim a case as the materials and laws of physics allow. The new colors, silver, black, pink, red, and gold are really nice looking, and as always all the ports and buttons are cut extra wide so you don’t have to worry about your 3.5mm headset jack or dock connector fitting. I tried it on both a black and a white iPhone, both the iPhone 4 and the iPhone 4S, and it looked absolutely amazing on both.

Now because the Case-Mate Barely There Brushed Aluminum is such a slim and fitting case, and while they say it’s impact resistant — and show a picture of a hammer hitting it to drive the point home! — you’re not getting the same level of protection as you would from a bigger, bulkier case. It will, however, stop any scratches, bumps, and light impact along the back and sides. It also doesn’t protect the front, and there’s no screen protector included, so if that’s a concern you’ll need to pick up a BodyGuardz, InvisibleShield, or similar product separately.

Also, you need to know what you’re doing to remove it, especially if you’re a girl and don’t want to break a nail. I flipped it over and peeled the volume-control side off first, the popped my iPhone out. It took some practice to get good at, but if you plan on putting it on and leaving it on, you won’t need to worry about it much.

Overall I really like the look and feel of the Case-Mate Barely There Brushed Aluminum case for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4. I’ve always been a fan of Case-Mate’s Barely There line, and their metallic finishes, and this one is no exception. If you’re looking for something that’s stylish and sophisticated, give the Case-Mate a try.

• Available at store.tipb.com for U.S shoppers
• Available at bluestore.ca for Canadian shoppers

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Would you like to win a Case-Mate Barely There Brushed Aluminum case for iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 of your very own? Wait, why am I even asking? Of course you would! Just leave a comment below telling us why this would be the perfect case for you. We’ll pick a winner, and you’ll get a case!

Giveaway starts now and ends December 29, 2011 at 9pm PT. So what are you waiting for? Enter now!!

The App Store is chock-a-block with all manner of text editors, from full document suites which go a good way to emulating the bloated sack that is Microsoft Word, to code editors for programmers, to super-simple “distraction-free” writing environments (hint: if you cannot concentrate on a window on a computer screen for long enough to [...]

Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/12/scribe-an-ipad-text-editor-with-html-markdown/

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Experience Easy Video Slideshows with Animoto iPhone App
There must have been many an occasion when you desperately wished to convert your photos clicked with your iPhone into a slideshow for easy viewing. But has it been easy? Maybe not! Because, creating video packages on an iPhone can be arduous, particularly since we all are mostly used to working with a desktop editing [...]

There must have been many an occasion when you desperately wished to convert your photos clicked with your iPhone into a slideshow for easy viewing. But has it been easy? Maybe not! Because, creating video packages on an iPhone can be arduous, particularly since we all are mostly used to working with a desktop editing program.

But look no further. Animoto Video Slideshows iPhone app is here to turn your photos into stunning, professional-quality videos, compiled with music and text for a complete experience. This new iPhone app from Animoto – a pioneer in video slideshow creation service; allows you to unleash the power of Animoto’s technology right on your iPhone. It’s almost like carrying a professional video editor in your pocket.

So, if you are on a vacation or an event, celebrating your birthday or taking your wedding vows – get ready to share the memorable moments with your family and friends. All you need to do is just choose your photos, music, and video style. Animoto app for the iPhone will create amazing video slideshow within minutes, which you can share instantly with everyone.

Animoto iPhone app: Features at a Glance

- Helps you create a unique video every time

- You can adopt multiple video styles, huge music library and the ability to add text to your video

- Preview and edit your video before producing it

- View videos within the app and on the Animoto website

- Easily share videos via email, text, and social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter or even save to your Camera Roll

- Upgrade to unlimited full length videos within the app

How it works

- Pick images from your photo library, or take photos straight from the app.

- Personalize your photos by adding text to the photos i.e. write a few descriptive lines to go with the photo

- Pick and add the music according to the theme and mood to go with the photos from a music library spanning several genres

- Choose your video style.

- Once the video is created, watch it, share it or save it for later viewing.

The Animoto iPhone app service is free for a 30-second videos (of up to 12 photos); or users can upgrade to the Animoto Plus service within the app to create longer videos at a monthly rate of $4.99 or an annual rate of $29.99.

Are you game for it? You can download the app from iTune App Store. Do let us know if  Animoto app for you iPhone is worth a deal to add the extra zing to your festive mood. We’d love to hear from you.

This article, Experience Easy Video Slideshows with Animoto iPhone App, was originally published at simonblog.com.

Round a few corners, a bit of nip-tuck and a tossed-on N. Oh, and probably just being sick and tired of the whole ordeal. We’re assuming that’s the recipe for getting the Cupertino-sourced gorilla off of Samsung’s back, as a judge at the district court in Düsseldorf, Germany just issued a preliminary ruling that effectively clears the Galaxy Tab 10.1N from claims that it too mimics the iconic iPad. If you’ll recall, the court blocked German sales of the original Tab 10.1 back in September, following Apple’s arguments that Sammy’s tab just looked too much like the iPad. Not surprisingly, the subtly-redesigned Tab 10.1N still drew fire from Apple’s lawyers, but it’s looking like they’ll be riding home on the losing train this go ’round. A final verdict is expected on February 9th, of which we’re sure you’ll be resting uneasily on the edge of your seat to hear the result of. Courtroom fever — catch it!

German court’s preliminary ruling says Samsung’s Galaxy Tab 10.1N isn’t aping the iPad originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 22 Dec 2011 11:10:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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HTC already has a workaround in place to sidestep ITC ban
HTC has already completed a full workaround to sidestep an International Trade Commission (ITC) ban that would have prohibited them from selling some Android devices in the states.

HTC Corp. has already completed a technical workaround to skirt a U.S. agency ruling that found a

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HTC has already completed a full workaround to sidestep an International Trade Commission (ITC) ban that would have prohibited them from selling some Android devices in the states.

HTC Corp. has already completed a technical workaround to skirt a U.S. agency ruling that found a user interface in some handsets infringed an Apple Inc. patent.

The apparent conflicts in the patents dealt with a “small UI experience” according to HTC, who made a formal statement on their intentions to completely remove the UI process application(s) from all devices and software that were in violation.

So, yeah, our favorite gadget companies’ hard earned dollars and critical development time at work.

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LogMeIn, a remote access service, has recently shed their $30 initial purchase price tag, and moved to a free download model for iPhone and iPad, along with in-app purchases to expand what it can view.  The free LogMeIn app will now gain you access to your desktop…

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The one where reptiles and amphibians play Ant Crusher on Android

Youtube link for mobile viewing

The only thing better than that video is the name of the user who uploaded it — "KoreanFrongMania."

And after the break, the far more subdued bearded dragon.

Thanks to everyone who sent these in.

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UPS says it expects to make 120 million deliveries this week, and today will be its busiest day of the year. The shipping giant says it plans to make 26 million deliveries—that’s roughly 300 deliveries per second. UPS is adding 400 flights just to keep up. Whoa. How much fruitcake?[AuctionBytes] More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/R2o1Iuku8uI/ups-will-deliver-26–million-packages-today

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Best Buy is completely dropping the ball this holiday season. We’re hearing reports that customers who bought items on BestBuy.com on Black Friday (yes, nearly a month ago) will not be receiving their orders this year, with some of them even being cancelled right before Christmas. Congratulations Best Buy! You are the Grinch. More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/NIoNCIBLYM0/best-buy-is-ruining-christmas

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Shadowgun THD optimized for Tegra 3 devices

The good news: NVIDIA's shouting from the rooftops that the game Shadowgun (read our review) has been updated and optimized for Tegra 3 devices. And, the bad news: There's only one Tegra 3 device available today, and it's pretty hard to come by. But if you're lucky enough to actually have an ASUS Transformer Prime (again, check out our full review), you've gotta check this one out.

We've got some Tegra 3 Shadowgun demo video after the break. Check it.

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When Amazon Appstore for Android launched last week, one of its primary features — Test Drive — was disabled just a few minutes after it opened. With no try-before-you-buy, no refund process, and 1-Click purchasing ready to strike at any moment, this caused some problems. Anyway, don’t despair: Test Drive is now enabled.

Before you get your hopes up, Test Drive doesn’t work with every app. The IMDb app works fine — you can even watch movie trailers on it! — but the Angry Birds games are sadly not enabled. Some games work surprisingly well, though, like Bubble Buster. There’s very little latency, and the framerate is really rather good. The Test Drive experience is so true to life that you even get ads; how cool is that?

Continue reading Amazon Appstore for Android Test Drive hands on: surprisingly cool, but still US-only

Amazon Appstore for Android Test Drive hands on: surprisingly cool, but still US-only originally appeared on Download Squad on Mon, 28 Mar 2011 12:30:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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How To Use iCloud Photo Stream on Windows and Mac
Have you ever used the Photo Stream feature which comes with the iOS 5 and iCloud? In this article, I’ll walk you through the configuration and show you how to access the Photo Stream on both Windows & Mac. First, as a reminder, you need to have iOS 5 to use the Photo Stream. The [...]

Have you ever used the Photo Stream feature which comes with the iOS 5 and iCloud? In this article, I’ll walk you through the configuration and show you how to access the Photo Stream on both Windows & Mac.

First, as a reminder, you need to have iOS 5 to use the Photo Stream. The feature automatically uploads the photos in camera roll to iCloud and pushes them to your other devices such as iPad or your desktop computer. So you no longer need to manually transfer photos between devices. Just take a photo on iPhone. And all devices subscribing to the Photo Stream will automatically download the photo.

Setup Photo Stream on iPhone

By default, the Photo Stream feature is not enabled. On iPhone, go to Settings -> iCloud. If you haven’t enabled iCloud, log in with your Apple account to activate it. Then tap the “Photo Stream” option and flip the switch to ON to enable the feature.

That’s it. Now when you take photo using the Camera app, the photo will automatically upload to the Photo Stream of iCloud. Please note that only the new photos will be uploaded and the upload will only happen when your device is connected to Wi-Fi.

Access Photo Stream on Mac

To access Photo Stream on Mac, you’ll need iPhoto v9.2 or up. Like Photo Stream on iPhone, the feature is not enabled by default. So open iPhoto and select “Preferences” option in the menu bar.

In Preferences, select “Photo Stream” and click “Enable Photo Stream” to activate it. Make sure you’ll select “Automatic Import” if you want iPhoto to import all photos from Photo Stream to your photo library.

Now simply click the “Photo Stream” button on the left pane to access it. For the first time use, it may take some time for iPhoto to download all photos from iCloud.

Access Photo Stream on Windows

For Windows user, iCloud only supports Windows 7 and Vista (with service pack 2). To access Photo Stream, you’ll need to first download and install iCloud Control Panel.

Once installed, open Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> iCloud. Login with your Apple ID to access iCloud.

In the iCloud Control Panel, make sure “Photo Stream” is enabled. By default, all your photos in Photo Stream will be downloaded and saved into “My Photo Stream” folder under Pictures. If you want to change it to other folder, click “Option” button next to Photo Stream option and set it to your preferred folder.

Click “Apply” button to enable Photo Stream. Just wait for a few minutes and you’ll see photos coming into the “My Photo Stream” folder.

This article, How To Use iCloud Photo Stream on Windows and Mac, was originally published at simonblog.com.

As it currently stands, Google hands over the ‘final’ code for each version of Android, and OEMs and developers then spend some time customizing the OS to fit their hardware, and to create a unique and marketable flavor. That’s all set to change, however.

Over the last few months, according to several people familiar with the matter, Android licensees such as HTC, Motorola and Facebook, have been asked to sign ‘non-fragmentation clauses.’ This new contract caveat will give Google the right to review and pass judgment on all changes to the Android OS. Two executives at Facebook say that they’re unhappy that Google gets to review its changes to Android — which is understandable, given Facebook and Google are direct competitors — and there have also been allegations that Google is preventing some Verizon devices from shipping because they include Microsoft’s Bing instead of Google search.

Continue reading Google demands veto on OEM Android changes, stretches definition of ‘open source’

Google demands veto on OEM Android changes, stretches definition of ‘open source’ originally appeared on Download Squad on Thu, 31 Mar 2011 07:26:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Not even RIM’s top executives dispute that the company’s had a rough few months. But just hold on, they say, until BlackBerry 10. That’s the rudder that’ll turn this ship around. But if BGR’s insider report holds up, that new course might head right smack into an iceberg of suck. More »

Source: http://feeds.gawker.com/~r/gizmodo/full/~3/DO2gX14LnRc/report-blackberrys-best-hope-is-totally-screwed

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How To Use iCloud Photo Stream on Windows and Mac
Have you ever used the Photo Stream feature which comes with the iOS 5 and iCloud? In this article, I’ll walk you through the configuration and show you how to access the Photo Stream on both Windows & Mac. First, as a reminder, you need to have iOS 5 to use the Photo Stream. The [...]

Have you ever used the Photo Stream feature which comes with the iOS 5 and iCloud? In this article, I’ll walk you through the configuration and show you how to access the Photo Stream on both Windows & Mac.

First, as a reminder, you need to have iOS 5 to use the Photo Stream. The feature automatically uploads the photos in camera roll to iCloud and pushes them to your other devices such as iPad or your desktop computer. So you no longer need to manually transfer photos between devices. Just take a photo on iPhone. And all devices subscribing to the Photo Stream will automatically download the photo.

Setup Photo Stream on iPhone

By default, the Photo Stream feature is not enabled. On iPhone, go to Settings -> iCloud. If you haven’t enabled iCloud, log in with your Apple account to activate it. Then tap the “Photo Stream” option and flip the switch to ON to enable the feature.

That’s it. Now when you take photo using the Camera app, the photo will automatically upload to the Photo Stream of iCloud. Please note that only the new photos will be uploaded and the upload will only happen when your device is connected to Wi-Fi.

Access Photo Stream on Mac

To access Photo Stream on Mac, you’ll need iPhoto v9.2 or up. Like Photo Stream on iPhone, the feature is not enabled by default. So open iPhoto and select “Preferences” option in the menu bar.

In Preferences, select “Photo Stream” and click “Enable Photo Stream” to activate it. Make sure you’ll select “Automatic Import” if you want iPhoto to import all photos from Photo Stream to your photo library.

Now simply click the “Photo Stream” button on the left pane to access it. For the first time use, it may take some time for iPhoto to download all photos from iCloud.

Access Photo Stream on Windows

For Windows user, iCloud only supports Windows 7 and Vista (with service pack 2). To access Photo Stream, you’ll need to first download and install iCloud Control Panel.

Once installed, open Control Panel -> Network and Internet -> iCloud. Login with your Apple ID to access iCloud.

In the iCloud Control Panel, make sure “Photo Stream” is enabled. By default, all your photos in Photo Stream will be downloaded and saved into “My Photo Stream” folder under Pictures. If you want to change it to other folder, click “Option” button next to Photo Stream option and set it to your preferred folder.

Click “Apply” button to enable Photo Stream. Just wait for a few minutes and you’ll see photos coming into the “My Photo Stream” folder.

This article, How To Use iCloud Photo Stream on Windows and Mac, was originally published at simonblog.com.

Some of you who own Windows Phone 7 devices are still waiting for your pre-NoDo preparation update — never mind NoDo itself. A few workarounds have been posted, but unfortunately they didn’t work unless your carrier had completed testing and was ready to schedule the update.

Now, however, the Chevron WP7 team’s Chris Walshie has delivered a handy little utility that will allow you to update any Windows Phone 7 device — regardless of your carrier.

1. Download and install the Windows Phone Support Tool (x86 or x64) and the ChevronWP7 Updater (x86 or x64)
2. Launch ChevronWP7 Updater and select your language. If your language isn’t listed, stop and do not update.
3. If were running WP7 build 7004 (you can verify in Zune) then run the updater twice.

Once the process completes, you should be able to copy and paste to your heart’s content. Let’s just hope all this update foolishness gets sorted out before we’re supposed to receive Mango.

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C Spire gets the Motorola Milestone X2

C Spire Wireless, the former Ceullar South that you're seeing in a smattering of TV commericials now, just announced availabilty of the Motorola Milestone X2. That's the same as the Motorola Droid X2 on Verizon that we reviewed back in the summer. Same 4.3-inch display, same 1GHz dual-core processor, same 8MP camera, no Droid branding. It's running Android 2.3 and has Swype on baord. C Spire's offering it up for $99 (after $50 rebate) on two-year contract.

Source: Press release; more: C Spire

Tomorrow, Nikon will launch its FT1 adapter, a device that will let you put any Nikon lens onto the front of the tiny Nikon 1 cameras. A nice touch is that full automation will be preserved with certain lenses. S-series glass, with internal focus motors, will even be able to auto-focus on the little cameras.
But [...]

Source: http://www.wired.com/gadgetlab/2011/12/nikon-adapter-puts-giant-lenses-onto-tiny-cameras/

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Daily Deal: OtterBox Reflex Series Case for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 only $19.95
For today only, the TiPb Store has the OtterBox Reflex Series Case for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 on sale for only $18.95!. Get them before they’re gone! Get the OtterBox Reflex Series Case for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 now!

For today only, the TiPb Store has the OtterBox Reflex Series Case for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 on sale for only $18.95!. Get them before they’re gone!

Get the OtterBox Reflex Series Case for iPhone 4S, iPhone 4 now!

As several of you noted in the comments to our post asking for cross-platform iOS/Android games, Words With Friends for Android does not provide the smoothest gaming experience… and that’s being rather charitable.

You might be happy to hear that a couple of days ago Zynga released an update which promises to solve many of the Android-specific issues, such as notifications not popping up.

Sadly, installing the update is not a smooth experience; you have to manually uninstall the previous version, and then go to the Android Market and install it. What’s nice is that it doesn’t lose your saved games – this screenshot shows a game I’ve started before the update and continued after updating.

How’s the new update working out for you? Let us know in the comments!

Words With Friends for Android updated, promises “smoother game experience” originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 04 Mar 2011 17:00:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Is Apple Developing a 7.85 Inch iPad to Counter Amazon’s Kindle Fire?
Rivalries and competitions have always been an interesting thing to watch for a bystander, even in the technological world. And indeed with the dawn of the New Year it seems another competition is starting to blossom. This particular conflict that I speak of is between is a rumored one, and it is in between Kindle, [...]

Rivalries and competitions have always been an interesting thing to watch for a bystander, even in the technological world. And indeed with the dawn of the New Year it seems another competition is starting to blossom. This particular conflict that I speak of is between is a rumored one, and it is in between Kindle, and iPad. Although both have already been competing tablets, rumor has that Apple is developing a new 7.85 inch tablet to compete with the newer range of tablet devices, specifically the Amazon Kindle Fire.

It is also rumored that the company has already started to source products for this new device, so that production can begin by mid-next year.

Digitimes has reported news by its sources in the supply chain:

In addition to purchasing 7.85-inch panels from LG Display, Apple will also buy panels from AU Optronics (AUO), indicated the sources, adding that makers in the supply chain are likely to begin production of the 7.85-inch models at the end of the second quarter of 2012.

So why is Apple introducing 7.85 inch tablet to compete with the 7 inch Kindle Fire? Well, further rumor has that Apple is trying to catch two fish with one hook. It is indicated through sources that Apple has been persuaded to compete with not only the Kindle Fire, but also the newer range of large sized smartphones by many different vendors. This rumor, if of any integral value, while an interesting twist ot the iPad model, goes completely against the words of the Late iCEO, Steve Jobs, “10-inches is the minimum tablet size”, and “7-inch tablets are tweeners; too big to compete against a smartphone, and too small to compete with the iPad.”

In other rumor on the same subject it is also heard that Apple is also releasing its next generation of iPads by the end of the first quarter of 2012. This acceleration in the project is in response to the apparent market demand, and market expectation for the device. From the same source as above:

“Global shipments of tablet PCs are expected to reach 60 million units in 2011, of which 70% will be Apple’s iPads. To cash in on market demand as well as market expectations, Apple is expected to release its next-generation iPads at the end first-quarter 2012.”

This article, Is Apple Developing a 7.85 Inch iPad to Counter Amazon’s Kindle Fire?, was originally published at simonblog.com.

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Siri: The Holiday Horror Movie
Rooster Teeth Productions has put together a short tongue-in-cheek video trailer based upon the theory that Siri has become self aware and decides it no longer wants to be your personal assistant. Instead it turns against the human race and decides to go on a killing spree avenging all…

Rooster Teeth Productions has put together a short tongue-in-cheek video trailer based upon the theory that Siri has become self aware and decides it no longer wants to be your personal assistant. Instead it turns against the human race and decides to go on a killing spree avenging all those lame things you asked it to do in the past.

The video is called Siri: The Holiday Horror Movie and is based on a group of friends who all receive an iPhone 4S for Christmas. The joy is short lived as one by one Siri oversees their timely demise. It is a very well put together trailer; but beware it does include a little blood!

Source: YouTube via Mashable

If you’re lucky enough to own an Xperia Play — Sony Ericsson’s new Gingerbread-powered smartphone-cum-gamepad — you can now buy PlayStation (PSX) titles from the Android Market.

There are five titles currently available, all priced at £3.99: Syphon Filter, MediEvil, Cool Boarders 2, Destruction Derby, and Jumping Flash. They don’t have an American price yet, but that will surely change once the Xperia Play launches in the States.

Two important questions remain unanswered: How big are these games? The Market descriptions say the games are only 5MB, but that sounds incredibly unlikely — and more importantly, will it be possible to ‘spoof’ the Xperia Play and download PSX games onto other Gingerbread-powered phones, like the Nexus S?

In other news, the PlayStation emulator PSX4droid was recently removed from the Android Market. This obviously has nothing to do with today’s release of first-party PlayStation games.

PSX games now available in the Android Market, if you own an Xperia Play originally appeared on Download Squad on Fri, 01 Apr 2011 04:45:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Kindle updates iPhone and iPad app to include newspaper, magazine and textbook support
Kindle has updated their iPhone and iPad app to version 2.9, which now includes support for newspapers, magazines and textbooks. Here’s the full update log:

iPad: New Design for Magazines: Kindle for iPad customers now have access to the huge selection of over 400 magazines and newspapers

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Kindle has updated their iPhone and iPad app to version 2.9, which now includes support for newspapers, magazines and textbooks. Here’s the full update log:

iPad:

• New Design for Magazines: Kindle for iPad customers now have access to the huge selection of over 400 magazines and newspapers that are available on Kindle Fire. Magazines such as Martha Stewart Living, Food Network Magazine, Cosmopolitan, Men’s Health, Popular Science and many more are displayed in rich full-color pages. Customers can buy a single issue or subscribe to popular magazines and leading newspapers and have them wirelessly delivered to the Kindle for iPad app.
• Read print replica textbooks including rich formatting and layout of the print editions and support for notes and highlights, zoom and pan, and linked table of contents.

iPad, iPhone, and iPod touch: – Email documents to your new Send-to-Kindle e-mail address and we deliver them to your device. The documents are automatically archived in the Amazon Cloud and available for re-download on your iOS or supported Kindle devices. – Open PDFs from Mail or Safari, by transferring them from iTunes, or by sending them to your Send-to-Kindle email address. The Kindle PDF reader supports PDF table of contents and thumbnail navigation for quickly jumping through the document. – New library organization allows you to view your Kindle Books, Newsstand, and Docs.

Kindle for iOS is one of the better eBook reading apps out there, which even rivals Apple’s own iBooks in a lot of respects. I, for one, personally prefer iBooks, but this update may give reason for those in similar opinion to make the jump into the Kindle eBook ecosystem.

• Free – App Store Link

Have an app you’d love to see featured on TiPb? Email us at iosapps@tipb.com, tell us about your app (include an iTunes link), and we’ll take a look.

Tesla Motors has talked a fair bit about pricing for its Model S sedan over the past couple of years, but it’s now finally set things in stone. US pricing for the base model will start at $49,900, although that’s only after you factor in the $7,500 federal tax credit. As Tesla notes, that’s the very same pricing that the company first promised way back when the car was unveiled in 2009, but it does come with a few trade-offs (more on that later). Opting for that base model will get you 40 kWh battery, along with 19-inch wheels and the 17-inch touchscreen that’s included on all models (complete with a number of connectivity options). The standard Model S can also be upgraded to a 60kWh or 85kWh package for an extra $10,000 and $20,000, respectively (including other performance improvements), while the top-of-the-line Model S Performance option starts at $79,900 (also after the tax credit). Somewhat curiously, while that stand-out touchscreen is standard on all models, you’ll have to add the $3,750 tech package if you want built-in navigation and other options like a high definition back-up camera. You can price things out for yourself and check out all of the customizations options at the source link below.

Tesla confirms Model S pricing and options: $49,900 and up after tax credits originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 21 Dec 2011 14:42:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Is Apple Developing a 7.85 Inch iPad to Counter Amazon’s Kindle Fire?
Rivalries and competitions have always been an interesting thing to watch for a bystander, even in the technological world. And indeed with the dawn of the New Year it seems another competition is starting to blossom. This particular conflict that I speak of is between is a rumored one, and it is in between Kindle, [...]

Rivalries and competitions have always been an interesting thing to watch for a bystander, even in the technological world. And indeed with the dawn of the New Year it seems another competition is starting to blossom. This particular conflict that I speak of is between is a rumored one, and it is in between Kindle, and iPad. Although both have already been competing tablets, rumor has that Apple is developing a new 7.85 inch tablet to compete with the newer range of tablet devices, specifically the Amazon Kindle Fire.

It is also rumored that the company has already started to source products for this new device, so that production can begin by mid-next year.

Digitimes has reported news by its sources in the supply chain:

In addition to purchasing 7.85-inch panels from LG Display, Apple will also buy panels from AU Optronics (AUO), indicated the sources, adding that makers in the supply chain are likely to begin production of the 7.85-inch models at the end of the second quarter of 2012.

So why is Apple introducing 7.85 inch tablet to compete with the 7 inch Kindle Fire? Well, further rumor has that Apple is trying to catch two fish with one hook. It is indicated through sources that Apple has been persuaded to compete with not only the Kindle Fire, but also the newer range of large sized smartphones by many different vendors. This rumor, if of any integral value, while an interesting twist ot the iPad model, goes completely against the words of the Late iCEO, Steve Jobs, “10-inches is the minimum tablet size”, and “7-inch tablets are tweeners; too big to compete against a smartphone, and too small to compete with the iPad.”

In other rumor on the same subject it is also heard that Apple is also releasing its next generation of iPads by the end of the first quarter of 2012. This acceleration in the project is in response to the apparent market demand, and market expectation for the device. From the same source as above:

“Global shipments of tablet PCs are expected to reach 60 million units in 2011, of which 70% will be Apple’s iPads. To cash in on market demand as well as market expectations, Apple is expected to release its next-generation iPads at the end first-quarter 2012.”

This article, Is Apple Developing a 7.85 Inch iPad to Counter Amazon’s Kindle Fire?, was originally published at simonblog.com.