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  Looks like Apple will delay the usual launch for the iPhone by couple of months. Reuters’ sources claim Apple will begin the production of the new iPhone in July and according to one of them, it will be similar to the current iPhone 4 but will have a faster processor, apparently to match iPad [...]

  Toshiba has announced the world’s first glasses-free 3D notebook that can display 2D and 3D content at the same time. The Qosmio T851/D8CR will be launched in Japan and feature Toshiba’s distinctive 3D Window technology that is able to display 3D and 2D content in separate windows without having to wear special 3D glasses. [...]

  The iPhone-Dev team has released a newer version of redsn0w that supports untethered jailbreak of iOS 4.3.2. Untethered jailbreak means a user wouldn’t lose the jailbreak even after a restart of the device. The jailbreak will work with all iOS devices supporting 4.3.2 including iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPod touch 3G / 4G and [...]

  Seagate is one of the leading hard drive manufacturers and to extend its leadership in the business they’ve managed to buy Samsung’s ailing hard drive business. However, this is not a regular buyout as it stretches on number of other fronts. Under the agreement, Samsung and Seagate will “extend and enhance” existing patent cross-license [...]

  As promised, RIM has released its maiden tablet in the United States and Canada. BlackBerry PlayBook can be bought via RIM’s website or various participating retailers for $499 for 16GB and going up to $699 for larger capacity 64GB one. BlackBerry PlayBook is one of the few professional-grade tablets in the market that features [...]

  Apple Inc. has filed a suit against Samsung Electronics saying the Korean giant’s Galaxy devices like Galaxy S and Galaxy Tab infringe on a number of the company’s patents and trademarks. Apple has blatantly accused Samsung of copying iPhone and iPad’s hardware design as well as the user interface. To prove their point further, [...]

  While we’re yet to see Samsung’s current fastest Galaxy S II phone hit the retail market, a new report from Korea suggests that Samsung is already working on a fast smartphone with 2GHz dual-core processor. An executive from Samsung told MK News that they’re “planning to release a 2GHz dual core CPU-equipped smartphone by [...]

  NEC is looking to expand its Android offering in Japan with yet another slim phone. This time however, the N-06C won’t be as slim as N-04C but will gain a very important feature – to ward off water to protect the phone. The 7.9mm thick phone is certified with IPX5 and IPX7 waterproof ratings [...]

  Samsung has delivered on its promise and have released Android 2.3.3 for its Galaxy S device. The JVB firmware now updates Galaxy S to Android’s latest Gingerbread version making it at par with Google’s Nexus S device. In addition to the OS bump, Galaxy S will also see a major performance improvement and a [...]

  Couple of high-resolution pictures of HTC’s upcoming phone has been leaked out. The phone is identified as Mazaa and as we can see from the keys in the image, it will be a Windows Phone 7 device. Full details are a mystery but XDA-Developers’ source tells them that the device is expected on Sprint [...]

  Nintendo’s overdue Wii successor will finally be unveiled at the E3 gaming expo, if the latest grapevine is to be believed. Expectedly, there’s no official confirmation from the Japanese gaming company but the fact that the rumor has been swirling for quite some time and Nintendo has slowed down the game releases for Wii [...]

  4 and a half years and Sony’s PS3 gaming console has finally reached the iconic milestone of 50 million PS3 units. As of March 29, 2011, Sony has managed to sell 50 million PS3s worldwide indicating the strong growth of the console since its launch in November 2006. Sony also confirmed that its PlayStation [...]

  Apple has released a new firmware update for iOS-running devices. The new iOS 4.3.2 update claims to bring some improvements and some bug fixes like a frozen video during a FaceTime call, problem in connecting 3G on iPad and some security updates. The build number for GSM devices is 8H7 whereas the CDMA iPad [...]

  Sling Media today announced their arrival in the Indian market with couple of Slingbox devices and an accessory. They unveiled the Slingbox 120 and Slingbox PRO-HD that will allow users to enjoy their home television right on their computer or any mobile device via the internet. Slingbox works by attaching it to the TV’s [...]

  After weeks of speculation and leaks, HTC has finally unveiled Sensation or better known as Pyramid amongst rumormongers. Sensation packs some powerful innards, enough to give new Android phones a run for its money. The phone features a 4.3-inch display supporting qHD (540×960 pixel) resolution, 1.2GHz dual-core CPU, 8MP rear facing camera with dual [...]