Archive for December, 2009

iPhone to get Credit Card reader add-on

iPhone users will soon be able to join Apple in turning their phone into a credit card reader thanks to a new gadget about to be launched by Mophie.

The Credit Card Reader will be a combination of a dedicated hardware device that bolts on to your iPhone or iPod touch, and third party app that will allow small businesses the ability to take credit card payments on the go.

The move from mophie, who has so far focused on battery packs to extend the life of the iPhone, pits the company up against newly created company Square, created by Twitter founder Jack Dorsey, which also allows iPhone users to take payments on the go.

More information is promised at CES 2010.

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Gunman is the first augmented reality game for the iPhone 3GS!

A company called Shadowforce is out with its first product, which takes augmented reality to the next level. The application is called Gunman and it’s the first AR laser tag first-person shooter game that doesn’t require people to carry around any special equipment other than their iPhone 3GS. Of course, the idea is play against your friends (up to 4 people can play) when your iPhones are connected via WiFi.

Once someone is hit, its phone will buzz and you get to save the screenshot of a target. Moreover, players can play for rank on the Playgunman website, track all of their favorite hits, and tweet out their favorite shots.

Of course, if there are no other iPhone users around, you can go solo by collecting bounties on celebrities appearing on the Gunman “Hit List,” which includes such names as Ashton Kutcher, MC Hammer, Shaq, and 50 Cent. In addition, Shadowforce says this is only the beginning, as the game will receive regular updates such as team-based tactical missions (like capture the flag mode), an arsenal of new weapons, an international leaderboard, and more.

You can grab Gunman from the AppStore for 99 cents.

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Unreal Engine 3 running on the iPhone 3GS / iPod Touch 3rd Gen

This is a video demo of the  Unreal Engine 3 running on the 3rd generation iPod Touch. Impressive eh?

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Samsung i8910 HD firmware updated – Brings faster web, kinectic scrolling and faster multimedia

The Samsung i8910 HD has recieved a new firmware update and the new firmware brings a few new functions to the phone. To update your firmware us the PC suit application that was included with the phone or download it from Samsung Mobile.  Don’t forget to backup your data before updating your phone to the new firmware.

Changelog:

  • Faster web interface
  • Kinetic scrolling
  • Faster multimedia content

Update: The new firmware update will be available in January 2010

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Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games coming to iPhone

Sega is about to release Sonic at the Olympic Winter Games in the AppStore, allowing Sonic and Winter Games fans to compete in four disciplines: curling, figure skating, snowboard cross and “skeleton.” You will rely on the combination of touchscreen and accelerometer controls to simulate the different moves.

Exact release date is unknown, but we heard Sonic will hit the AppStore in the New Year.

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Nokia Introduces new solution for photo viewing titled Nokia Image Space

Nokia Beta Labs announced new project named Nokia Image Space with a view to invent a new solution for showing a new view to your photos, as well as to those from your friends and other people. Basically you take a picture from your device and upload it to Flickr. From the supported Nokia phone it works with geotagging from GPS and pinpoints the exact image and location. If there are other pictures that are similar to yours, a 3D recreation is made of the full surroundings.

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New LG Pastel SU410 Announced in Korea

LG electronics has announced a new phone called LG Pastel SU410 in Korea. LG Pastel SU410 is a clamshell mobile which comes in two colors – white and pink, perfect for the holiday season.
The new LG Pastel SU410 features a 2.8-inch WQVGA internal display, external LED display for notifications, 2 megapixel camera, DMB TV, motion recognition, 2GB of internal memory + 1GB SDRAM, MicroSD card slot (supports up to 16GB), and a 900 mAh battery. The LG Pastel SU410 measures 105.9 x 51.4 x 14.65mm, and weighs 104.8g.The LG Pastel SU410 is now available in Korea via SK Telecom for 400,000 KRW or about $338.

LG Pastel SU410 is also available via NTT DoCoMo in Japan (as LG L-02B), where it’s featured in ads presented by Japanese star Aoi Yu.

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S60 YouTube client gets an update in the Ovi Store

YouTube S60 client has been updated. But you won’t find it on YouTube’s mobile website, rather check out the Ovi Store and grab the app from there. Actually, I’m not sure whether it’s worth updating, since there are no major features involved. I’m guessing some of the known bugs have been fixed and the app now performs in a smoother fashion.

After installation, you’ll see that YouTube for S60 3rd edition has reached version 2.2.21, whereas S60 5th Edition app is in version 2.2.29.

Etisalat buys additional 5.37% stake in Indian mobile network

Etisalat has increased its holding in its Indian mobile network by buying a 5.37% stake from Chennai-based Genex Exim Ventures. According to Economics Times, the company paid around Rs 380 crore (about $81 million) for the stake, pushing its holding in the carrier to above the 50% mark.

Earlier this year, Etisalat acquired 45% of Swan Telecom for $900 million, and have renamed the company to Etisalat DB, later in the year. It was also recently reported that Etisalat DB is in talks to merge with another operator – Allianz Infratech…

Nokia N95-1, N95 8GB and the Nokia N82 gets a new firmware (35.0.02 / 35.0.01 / 35.0.002)

The Nokia N95-1, Nokia N95 8GB and the Nokia N82 got a new firmware update today. The new firmware version 35.0.02 (N95-1), 35.0.01 (N95 8GB) and the v35.0.002 (Nokia N82) can be downloaded from NSU (included in PC Suit). Dont forget to backup your important data first before updating the firmware.

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