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  Microsoft has a reason to celebrate. Sure, Windows 7 has completed a year in the computer OS arena but it is the OS’ success that is more important. In a year of its launch, MS has sold more than 240 million copies of Windows 7 that includes retail sales as well as OEM licenses. [...]

  It’s not a surprise really but if you’re looking for a tentative release for Nokia’s first MeeGo device, it will be in 2011. Nokia’s CEO, Stephen Elop confirmed in the Q3 earnings call that the “first MeeGo device will be a 2011 event” and even claimed that their MeeGo efforts “inspires both confidence and [...]

  Nokia today announced its latest development strategy that will unify development environment for Nokia’s smartphone OS – Symbian and MeeGo. Qt will be sole application development framework that will allow developers to deploy their apps quickly to the existing and future range of Symbian devices as well as the MeeGo platform. This ensures a [...]

  The red Wii and DSi XL that were introduced in Japan sometime back will also sell in the North American market. Nintendo has announced the availability of limited edition red Nintendo Wii and DSi XL to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Super Mario Bros. game on the NES. The red Wii goes for just [...]

  Opera has released the first alpha version of Opera 11 browser. It’s an iconic version and in fact the first Opera version to add support for extensions and browser add-ons. Developers can create various browser-enhancing tools using Opera’s API and web standards like HTML5 and JavaScript. Additionally, the latest Opera does have the previous [...]

  Modu, famous for their modular devices have teamed up with Micromax to release the modu T handset for Indian consumers. The handset will be co-branded and customized by Micromax and is touted as the world’s lightest 3.5G touch-enabled phone. The phone runs on Qualcomm’s Brew OS and features a 2.2-inch touchscreen display, GPS, FM [...]

  Garmin-Asus might be a month late but they’ve finally launched their first Android powered device for the Indian market. It’s the Garmin-Asus A10 that runs Android 2.1 OS (will be upgradeable to Android 2.2 (Froyo) and offers exceptional navigation features we’re used to see in a Garmin device. The phone is pre-loaded with India [...]

  The final announcement at the Back to the Mac event was the unveiling of new Macbook Air models. This is the first refresh of Apple’s thinnest and lightest notebook and the Macbook Air comes in two options – 11.6-inch and 13.3-inch. The new MBAs feature the same Macbook-esque unibody design, a full-size keyboard, faster [...]

  Apple has revealed its next-generation Mac OS scheduled to release next summer. The eighth major release of the Mac OS X will be known as Lion and bring in some interesting features. Few features that were highlighted today are: Mac App Store: Similar to the Apps Store, users will now be able to buy [...]

  iPhone 4 and iPod touch’s FaceTime calling is now available to Mac users as well. FaceTime for Mac features an easy-to-use interface that automatically scans the Address Book and allows chatting over Wi-Fi with other users using the built-in camera and mic on Mac notebooks, PCs and LED displays. FaceTime for Mac requires Snow [...]

  Apple announced a few things at the Back to the Mac event today, including the new iLife 11 suite. This year’s upgrade is said to bring major improvements, especially in the iPhoto, iMovie and GarageBand apps. The iPhoto 11 now adopts a full screen mode by default, making it easy to edit and view [...]

  While Apple is busy revealing new Mac products, the iPhone Dev team has just released PwnageTool 4.1 meant for Mac OS X. The new thing with the tool is that it adds jailbreaking support for Apple TV 2G. Users can now jailbreak Apple TV in addition to iPad, iPhone 3G/3GS/4 and iPod touch 3G/4G. [...]

  Verizon Wireless is the first US carrier to declare the pricing of Samsung’s highly anticipated tablet. The Galaxy Tab on the big red will go for a pricey $600 and will be available from November 11. It’s the first Android-based tablet from Samsung that runs Android 2.2 OS (Froyo), 1GHz CPU, 7-inch WSVGA display, [...]

  Apple has announced that they’ll offer a live stream of its Back to Mac event later today. Users using Apple products like iPhone, iPod touch, iPad and Mac Safari browser will be able to stream the event live using Apple’s HTTP Live Streaming. The live stream will start from 10AM PDT (10:30PM IST).

  Steve Jobs’ rant from the Apple earnings call has attracted some sharp criticism. First it was the head of Android tweeting the definition of open, then a comment from the TweetDeck developer and now a post from RIM’s Co-CEO criticizing the comment as being “told half a story.” Jim Balsillie, Co-CEO at Research In [...]