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Apple confirms no Siri for iPhone 4
Older devices out in the cold 9 November 2011 8:19 GMT TweetApple has confirmed that it has no plans to bring its voice search feature, Siri, to older iPhone devices - stating that: "we currently have no plans to support older devices".
The news comes in from Michael Steeber's blog who had received...
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Nokia Lumia 800 SIM-free stock on hold until 2012
Strange move? 9 November 2011 7:31 GMT TweetUPDATE: Nokia: Lumia 800 will be available SIM free on 16 November - Nokia is saying that it will be available, just not from all retailers on day one. Looks like Clove got left out of that list.
Word has filtered through the web that Nokia...
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Asus Transformer Prime powers up with Tegra 3 quad-core processor
On the shelves for December 9 November 2011 6:59 GMT TweetAsus has officially announced the Asus Eee Pad Transformer Prime, the first Tegra 3 powered quad-core tablet.
Pocket-lint covered an impromptu unveiling back in October, when Asus CEO, Jonney Shih, revealed the new Asus Eee Pad Transformer...
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Honda Asimo slims down, grows up and goes it alone
From automated to autonomous 8 November 2011 9:32 GMT TweetThe "all-new" Asimo has been shown off, equipped with what Honda describes as "autonomous behaviour control technology".
The new system allows Asimo to continue moving without input from a controller, whilst its new, slimmer body gives the...
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Google+ Pages launch: Social networking for businesses
Connecting people with the corporate world 8 November 2011 8:10 GMT TweetGoogle has launched Google+ Pages on its social networking site that allows users to interact with businesses and organisations from around the world.
Previously Google hadn't allowed businesses to actively connect with individual users but...
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iOS app bug leaves iPhones at risk from attack
Could access photos and messages 8 November 2011 7:34 GMT TweetAn iPhone security flaw has been unearthed by former NSA analyst Charlie Miller, who says that the iOS bug leaves handsets open to malicious attack.
Apple is renowned for having an extremely tight app approval process, and for a long time now...
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Disney and YouTube video deal aims for child-friendly rebranding
"Go where our audience is" 7 November 2011 8:59 GMT TweetYouTube and the Walt Disney company have joined forces in order to bring both companies a greater share of the online children's market. Disney bringing a much-needed child-friendly factor to YouTube, and YouTube giving Disney a cooler edge.
The...
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Google uses Siri scapegoat to avoid anti-competitive charges
"Entirely new approach to search" 7 November 2011 8:04 GMT TweetEric Schmidt has suggested that Apple's Siri voice search technology is a significant threat to Google's dominance as the go-to search engine, especially when it comes to sourcing specific information.
During another session with U.S. senators...
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Sony Bloggie Wi-Fi camcorder revealed by FCC
Video streamer? 7 November 2011 7:04 GMT TweetA new Sony Bloggie camcorder complete with Wi-Fi could be in the wings, as an FCC filing has been spotted with details referring to the device and a name: Sony calling it the "Mobile HD Snap" (MHS-TS55).
The new Sony Snap camcorder will also...
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HTC Rezound revealed in US, Beats the opposition
First Beats Audio phone Stateside 4 November 2011 8:11 GMT TweetThe HTC Rezound multimedia powerhouse has been revealed in New York, bringing with it Beats Audio - the very first time the technology has been implemented on a mobile in the US.
First coming under the guise of the HTC Vigor back in August...
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Rockstar will deliver "bold new direction" to Grand Theft Auto V
A new tighter focus? 4 November 2011 7:21 GMT TweetWe had the new GTA V trailer on Thursday, and ever since speculation on the latest instalment to Rockstar's smash-hit series has been in overdrive. And now, Rockstar has officially announced the upcoming Grand Theft Auto V - just in case the trailer...
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Amazon Flow augemented reality iPhone app helps you make those difficult choices
The future of product search? 3 November 2011 9:06 GMT TweetAmazon - specifically the Amazon subsidiary A9.com - has just announced a brand new iPhone app that will allow you to scan items from the shop floor and receive review info and an alternative Amazon price for the product, all from the comfort of your,...
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PayPal all-in-one debit card lightens your wallet
With us within 12 months 3 November 2011 8:14 GMT TweetPayPal has recently given a glimpse of the way it sees future in-store payments taking place with a new PayPal Wallet, which it hopes will replace all your existing debit and credit cards cluttering up your wallet.
The new PayPal Wallet system...
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Apple finds battery-life bugs in iOS 5
Fix on the way 3 November 2011 7:00 GMT TweetApple has confirmed reports that since the iOS 5 update there have been issues affecting the battery life of the iPhone 4 and iPhone 4S handsets.
There have been numerous complaints across the web, especially on Twitter, of the iPhone 4S and...
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Sony posts poor Q2 results, can a move into mobile stop the rot?
Fourth straight annual loss 2 November 2011 9:24 GMT TweetSony has just posted its Q2 earnings report and it doesn't look great as the the electronics multinational blames the Thai floods, a rising Yen and poor sales of TVs and PCs.
Sony's quarterly loss constituted of $346 million and is projecting...
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Xbox 360 Kinect three-game Christmas bundle goes live
Coming to UK? 2 November 2011 8:06 GMT TweetThe Microsoft Kinect motion control gaming system has just shown up on Amazon.com for $149 with three games attached: now you get Fruit Ninja and Gun Stringer joining Kinect Adventures.
This deal should prove pretty popular and although it...
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Google search reveals real-world at-a-glance info pages
Easier and faster 2 November 2011 7:28 GMT TweetGoogle has revealed a new information panel that will appear at the side of the traditional search page; bringing all the important details surrounding any real-world search you may do. This should make it easier and quicker to find out the important...
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APP OF THE DAY: Cut the Birds review (iPhone)
A happy mix 1 November 2011 18:00 GMT TweetOut of the many games that hit the App Store, there are many which show huge amounts of originality, highlighting the best that iPhone developers have to offer, involving a great deal of thought and, indeed, time.
Two such examples of this...
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Gmail app for iPhone launching soon
More features for iOS 1 November 2011 8:51 GMT TweetAccording to reports from MG Seigler, on his blog parislemon, Google is about to launch a native iOS Gmail app, which should bring some nice, new functionality over third-party offerings or navigating through Safari.
It is thought that the...
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Apple iTV future vision: Has the artist cracked it?
Very sleek 1 November 2011 7:51 GMT TweetThe Apple iTV has received an artist's impression of what the device might look like, if it were to become a reality.
Guilherme M. Schasiepen has done a fantastic job of producing the concept of the Apple iTV, which has been posted on Flickr,...
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LG Optimus Android Gingerbread update lands
Three handsets to receive 2.3 1 November 2011 7:12 GMT TweetLG has finally brought Android Gingerbread 2.3 to its range of Optimus handsets; the new version of the operating system replaces Android Froyo and will be rolling out to three handsets during the November.
After the initial three, more premium...
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Onkyo Spotify Premium enabled on remote Android app
Easy listening 31 October 2011 15:40 GMT TweetOnkyo has updated its remote Android app to enable the use of Spotify Premium on a variety of its AV receivers.
This news follows Onkyo's introduction of Spotify on its AV receivers back in March, where the online streaming service was controlled... -
Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket launches: Faster surfing on 4G LTE
On AT&T 6 November 31 October 2011 15:04 GMT TweetAT&T in the US has revealed the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket, which not only comes packing all the features of a normal Samsung Galaxy S II, but also gets 4G LTE for speedier surfing and web downloads.
The phone comes with a 4.5-inch Super... -
HTC sees the cash roll as popularity grows
Bumper sales 31 October 2011 13:32 GMT TweetHTC has released its third quarter sales, and by all accounts it's been a bumper year for the Taiwanese phone manufacturer - with record handset shipped as well as huge increases in profit.
The bottom line is that HTC, in shifting 13.2 million...
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Halloween Google Doodle shows pumpkin time-lapse performance
Frightening fruit 31 October 2011 9:04 GMT TweetGoogle has just released another Google doodle upon the online public, showing off some of the Google employees' skills at pumpkin carving - all in time-lapse.
The time-lapse Google doodle shows the staff members chissseling away at six pumpkins...
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