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iOS 4.3.4 released to patch Jailbreakme exploit

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  As expected, Apple has released iOS 4.3.4 to patch the PDF exploit. This exploit was used by Jailbreakme to jailbreak devices using the device’s Safari browser, which in retrospect could be used any hacker to inject a malicious code. Users who do not resort to jailbreak can go ahead and update their device via […]

TSMC trialing A6 chips production for Apple

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  It’s almost certain that TSMC will indeed manufacture the next-generation Apple SoCs. Reuters is reporting that TSMC is trial manufacturing the A6 processors for Apple, which will go in full production only after a suitable yield rate. This means TSMC hasn’t been locked in to manufacture the chips but if they manage to produce […]

Samsung announces NC110 netbook with 3G in India

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  Samsung has expanded its netbook lineup for the Indian market with the NC110 netbook. It is Samsung’s first 3G-enabled netbook in India and will be sold exclusively at Croma retail stores. For a modest asking price of Rs.21,500, a user will get a 1.18kg netbook powered by an Intel processor and Windows 7 Starter […]

Amazon tablet rumored for October launch

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  Rumormongers have been spinning the Amazon tablet rumors for quite some time and now Wall Street Journal has done a piece revealing more info on the upcoming tablet. The article notes that Amazon is looking to launch a 9-inch tablet based on Android OS in October. Surprisingly, this version of Amazon tablet won’t be […]

Kindle 3G gets cheaper with Special Offers

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  Just like Amazon did for their Wi-Fi-only Kindle model, they’ve reduced the price of the entry-level Kindle 3G, but with a catch. The new Kindle 3G with Special Offers can save an extra $50 if you’re willing to watch few ads and screensavers on the Kindle 3G, which can be suited to your tastes […]

Google revamps Android Market on phones

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  Google has overhauled its Android Market that claims to make app discovery easier. With the new interface (reminiscent to Windows Phone 7’s Tile interface), users can quickly search and download new apps, games and books. While the new Market will be rolled out globally, American consumers will get two exclusive features like renting movies […]

New Samsung Windows Phone 7 device revealed by Microsoft

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  Microsoft confirmed the swirling rumors of Galaxy S II-like WP7 phone by unveiling the device themselves. Microsoft executive Steve Guggenheimer flaunted the new device in his keynote saying it will be a light and thin phone, which clearly resembles Samsung’s current Android frontrunner Galaxy S II. Although he didn’t mention any intrinsic details of […]

iOS 5 beta 3 already jailbroken

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  Apple released the new iOS 5 beta yesterday and it took just a few hours before the build was jailbroken. Users using the iOS 5 beta 3 can now jailbreak their device using the Snowbreeze update that offers an untethered jailbreaking experience to iPhone 3GS users with older bootroms. iPhone 3GS with newer bootroms […]

Acer revamps TimelineX notebook Series in India

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  Acer has refreshed its TimelineX lineup notebook with an improved design, new processors and features. Powering the 5830T and 5830TG notebooks are choices of Core i3 and Core i5 processors and 4GB of RAM. The 15.6-inch notebooks comes with an HD Widescreen CineCrystal LED-backlit display, Nvidia GeForce GT 540M GPU, 500GB HDD, Bluetooth 3.0 […]