Nike in a Labor Day twist posted a special stand-alone version of its Nike+iPod app. Nike+ GPS ($2, App Store) uses an Apple device’s built-in accelerometer and location finding, preferably an iPhone’s GPS but also through iPod touch players, to track the pace and distance without needing the Nike+iPod shoe adapter... Read More
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First Windows Phone 7 ad portrays OS as revolution leader
07
Sep
Microsoft today posted its first ever ad for Windows Phone 7 (viewable below) in the first sign of the final run-up to launch. Shown before a Secret Cinema event in London to screen Lawrence of Arabia, the minute-long spot ties into the classic movie and images WP7 as leading a “revolution” in phones. The commercial itself reveals little and shows a generic WP7 device coming out of the desert heat…... Read More
Samsung NX100 spotted in press shot
07
Sep
Samsung’s previously alluded to NX100 camera has been confirmed by forum posts showing official press photos. The camera will be its smallest mirrorless interchangeable and slightly thinner than the Panasonic GF1 in return for being slightly wider. Also in sight at DPReview is a new 20-50mm f3.5-5.6 lens that would give it just 2.5X zoom, but a shorter footprint when the lens is attached…... Read More
RIM may have bought DataViz, locked out non-BlackBerry apps
06
Sep
A leak suggests RIM may have quietly snapped up DataViz in a move that could shake up productivity apps on mobile devices. Multiple sources for CrackBerry say the BlackBerry maker acquired DataViz for $50 million... Read More
Eminem producers win victory in iTunes royalty case
06
Sep
Eminem producers FBT Productions have scored a significant upset in a case against Universal Music involving iTunes royalties. ... Read More
Nokia to intro E7 next week in bid to save smartphones
06
Sep
Nokia’s plans for its in-house Nokia World expo should include its first mainstream Eseries touchscreen phone, leaks revealed on Monday. The E7, a touchscreen QWERTY model, is said by Reuters to be at the September 14 show. The tips didn’t provide more details, but it may be a Symbian^3 slider somewhat reminiscent of the MeeGo-using N9…... Read More
Parallels Desktop 6 shows up on shelves
06
Sep
The next version Parallels’ Mac virtualization software, Desktop 6, is already appearing on store shelves, a report notes. A photo is claimed to show two editions at a Fry’s Electronics in Roseville, California. One is a standard version, while the other is a special “Switch to Mac” edition designed to make it easier to migrate from a Windows PC…... Read More
AMD, NVIDIA to intro Radeon HD 6700, GeForce GT 430 in fall
06
Sep
AMD and NVIDIA may focus their attention on mid-range graphics with new introductions this fall, based on early details divulged this morning. The Radeon HD 6000 series would start with just two models in the 6700 line; their names aren’t known by DigiTimes, but they would be the Barts XT and Barts Pro hinted earlier and would be direct replacements for the 5750 and 5770. Both are rumored to get their unveiling in October…. ... Read More