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  Sony has announced that they’ll release a new firmware update for their PSP console. The update is a minor one to prepare the console for the launch of Music Unlimited service by Qriocity. The service is a cloud-based music service that will give consumers access to millions of songs and synced on the cloud. [...]

  Apple has announced that iOS 4.2 for iPad, iPhone and iPod touch is now available for download. iOS 4.2 claims to bring over 100 new features with iPad being the major beneficiary gaining Multitasking, Folders, Unified Inbox, Game Center, AirPlay, AirPrint and improved enterprise support. While most features are available on iPhone and iPod [...]

  Streak users will be happy to know that Dell has confirmed the roll out of Android 2.2 Froyo update for the tablet. Users using the unlocked variant will start receiving the OTA update notification on their Streaks whereas carrier locked tablets will get the update starting sometime in December. The update will bring additional [...]

  Apple has released a Gold Master (GM) version of its iOS 4.2 meant for developers. A GM version means it is the last build of a particular firmware and the same will reach consumers later. iOS 4.2 brings in some interesting features like AirPrint wireless printing, AirPlay to wirelessly stream multimedia content, improved multitasking [...]

  Samsung has finally released the impending update for Galaxy S users. Users can now update their Galaxy S phones to Android 2.2 aka Froyo update bringing improvements and additional features. Samsung’s fastest selling smartphone now gets faster navigation – thanks to the use of Just in Time (JIT) compiler, Adobe Flash 10.1 support, Home [...]

  As promised, Sony has released firmware v3.50 for PS3 users enabling 3D playback on Blu-ray discs. Users with a 3D TV will be able to play 3D games as well as watch 3D movies right on their console. Additionally, Sony has baked in couple of more features like Facebook Integration allowing developers to add [...]

  Sony at the Tokyo Game Show has confirmed that PS3’s 3D capability will be expanded with the introduction of a new firmware. The firmware v3.50 will allow users to play Blu-ray 3D content directly on their PS3s, enabling all 38 million PS3s worldwide compatible with Blu-ray 3D discs. Sony has also promised few other [...]

  iOS app developers can grab the latest beta build of iOS that brings wireless printing. With the iOS 4.2, users will be able to enjoy AirPrint wireless printing on their iPhone, iPad and iPod touch devices. AirPrint automatically finds printers on the local network and pushes the required file over Wi-Fi to print, without [...]

  HTC’s unibody Legend Android phone has got a minor software update. The update v2.05.720.1 is about 24MB and promises to improve data connection stability and fix loss of ringtone for incoming call. Other things we noticed is that the update takes Legend from Android 2.1 to Android 2.1-update1 and has an updated baseband and [...]

  Sony’s v3.41 update that was released last week proved to be a nightmare for users who replaced their PS3 hard drives. Now Sony has announced an update to its v3.41 update (version number remains the same) claiming to resolve the HDD issue. It’s a minor update and is meant specifically for those gamers who [...]

  Sony’s PS3 console that got a software update last week has apparently causing issues to many PS3 owners. Sony’s Playstation forum is bombarded with users reporting about corrupting their hard drives after the update. However, Sony says the problem is not due to the software update but it’s because users updated their consoles without [...]

  Sony has announced that both its consoles will get a software update in this week. The PS3 firmware will be bumped to v3.41 and will add recommendations to games and videos on the PlayStation Store. A new “You May Like” tab will appear for users that will include items based on the purchases of [...]

  Last week, Apple released a statement regarding iPhone 4’s reception problem. Apple acknowledges that although it is normal for a phone to drop couple of bars when a consumer holds a phone, iPhone 4’s bar drops are not normal. The problem apparently, is how the iPhone calculates to show the signal strength. Apple says [...]

  Sony has released a new firmware update for its NEX-5/NEX-3 digital cameras that makes 3D image capturing a reality. The update adds support for 3D Sweep Panorama mode that will allow to take stunning landscape pictures in three-dimension. Needless to say, you’ll need a 3D TV to enjoy those pictures. Other than that, the [...]

  Sony has released new firmware updates for its PS3 and PSP gaming consoles. The PS3 update now stands at v3.40 and supports Sony’s new PlayStation Plus service. The PlayStation Plus is a premium service where users will be able to access exclusive content and features like special offers, full game trial, automatic downloads and [...]