Here we are folks, it is Monday once again and that means going getting out of weekend mode, getting back to work and catching up with the world that has been busy as usual« over the weekend. That is why we bring you this round up every Monday to help you catch up with the most relevant news in consumer technology that has broken over the past few days, with some fun bits thrown in for added taste.
This week we have speculations about HTC making a unique netbook, Vaios coming out in more style than usual, some great iPhone apps and still more. Get over to the other side to get started.
Apple:
WorldMode iPhone Nano [?]
This is one persistent rumor and it seem like it will only go away when Apple finally makes it official. Rumor goes that this phone will not only come to Verizon but it will be a smaller, 2.3” screened device that will support all UMTS 3G and CDMA networks worldwide. One phone to run on all (networks). [read]
Core i5 iMacs Ready For Being Shipped
Looks like the Core i5 iMacs are getting ready to be shipped as of today. Those of you who have been starving for the Quad Core iMacs, time to hit the buy button. [read]
Mac OS X 10.6.2 Update Released, Atom Be Gone
The second update to the Snow Leopard has been pushed out to the public today and as anticipated, there is no Atom support on this version. There’s also a security update for Leopard users. [read]
First Ever iPhone Worm Hits, More Anticipated
Do not hit the panic button yet. This worm is first of all a playful worm that changes the wallpaper and rickrolls users. And it only affects jailbroken iPhones. So those of you who are playing it legit have nothing to worry about. But this might as well be the start of a new line of worms and other malware. [read]
O2 Will Unlock iPhones For Customers
Not out of the goodness of their hearts but at the end of the legitimate contract in exchange of a small fee. Available only to the customers in the UK as of now. [read]
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Nokia:
Nokia X6 Starts Shipping Next Week
The Nokia X6 isn’t something new. It was launched quite some time back and it is only just beginning to move toward a shipping date. It is slated to launch in about a week’s time in different parts of the world in tandem with a Rihanna release party. According to Expansys, the X6 will ship in the UK on November 12th. [read]
Nokia Recalls 14 Million Chargers
Not taking a chance with a widespread customer outcry, Nokia has recalled 14 million chargers. These chargers have been deemed faulty and they may shock users. Nokia has started a replacement program through which customers can replace their chargers for free. Kudos to Nokia for being so very prompt and open about it. [read]
Unlocked Nokia Booklet 3G At Best Buy From November 15th
For those who have already pre-ordered the Booklet 3G from Best Buy and for those who want to – we finally have a date. The Nokia netbook is landing on November 15th, after what seems like ages since it was first announced some months back. [read]
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HTC Working On ‘Unique’ Netbook
The rumors are abound again, apparently HTC is making a netbook instead of just “carefully looking” at the segment. The CEO sort of let slip that the Android based device that we have been hearing about is still very much on and in the making. But they do not want to make anything official because the company wants to bring out something that is unique and adds some value to the segment. Not a boring old yet-another-netbook. YAN – I think I will make that a tag. [read]
Toshiba 3G Netbook Now On AT&T & Verizon
The Toshiba NB205 becomes the latest 3G-enabled netbook to be available through carriers. This time on Verizon and AT&T. [read]
More Anti-iPhone Ads from Verizon
This was intentionally left out of the Apple section. Verizon has started airing three new ads that focus on the bad 3G network coverage that AT&T is (in)famous and hated for. All three ads more or less bash the iPhone along with AT&T with the 3rd ad directly showing the iPhone in the land of Misfit Toys (because it has spotty 3G coverage). [read]
Sony Unveils New Fall Winter Collection Vaios
Sony has released a new fall winter collection of Vaios. These are normal Vaios with great new styling that will really make you want to own one. Perfect for a high-end Christmas gift eh? [read]
ThinkPad X110e Netbook Rumored For January ‘10 Launch
The latest rumored netbook is one with a ThinkPad branding that goes by the name X100e. The latest news from rumorsville in this regard is that it is slated for an early January release next year. [read]
Intel Intends to Blitz Into Pine Trail
According to new rumors based on certain leaks, Intel will be announcing details about their new pine-trail generation Atom chips as early as December 21st this year and we are likely to see these chips in new netbooks as early as January next year. Looks like Intel is simply waiting for everyone to finish selling through the holiday shopping rush before they announce this. [read]
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iPhone Apps:
Balloons! iPhone App Emulates Message In A Bottle
This is a brand new app with a brand new concept. It is called Balloon! and what it does is quite simple yet brilliant. It brings the concept of a message in a bottle to the iPhone and ties it to a kind of social networking with a twist. The idea is that you take a balloon, snap a picture to show what’s going on with you, put in a little text and let it float off into virtual space.
The fun part begins when it drifts all over the world and people catch it, add some more text and let it go again. Slowly, each balloon builds up a story and some can be pretty interesting. You have a free app where you cannot track your balloons and a paid-for app where you can track your balloons. As you will quickly realize – the main fun is in the tracking. Going for $2.99. [read]
Use Knocking To Share Up To100 Images Instantly
You can now show a big finger to the carrier that is not letting you use the MMS feature on your iPhone, thanks to a new app called Knocking. Knocking lets you share up to 100 images with other Knocking users in no time at all. It works over 3G and WiFi and also allows you to take control of what the other person is seeing. This one is going for free for the first 50,000 downloads, which should take long on the App Store if people like it. [read]
Shazam Has A New Paid-for App Called Shazam Encore
Shazam has upgraded their music identification app to a paid version that is called Shazam Encore. This new app has music recommendation features based on the songs tagged for identification, the ability to find out what is popular and also a car mode that apparently makes it easy to use even when driving car. Although I would say that the only thing that you really should be using while driving is a GPS app/device, with your music player on auto. The new app is also very speedy compared to the original one.
The free app is now crippled and lacks features of the premium with limited song identifications per month. Those who have already downloaded the original app get to keep on using it as it is. Going for $4.99 [read]
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