Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Leaked iPad mini parts sport new back and nano sim

Ukrainianiphone has some alleged shots of the back casing of the upcoming iPad mini, in the photos you can see the back of unit matches with the iPhone 5` anodized aluminum and there`s a tray for the nano sim. Just like the iPhone 5 the iPad mini will also sport Apple`s new lightning connector.

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HTC Windows Phone 8X preview video



From HTC:

AMD launches A-series APUs


Today, AMD  releases the new Trinity based A-Series APUs. These are available from AMD's channel partners and retailers worldwide:

Monday, October 1, 2012

Google`s market cap surpasses Microsoft

Bloomberg has tweeted that Google had passed Microsoft’s total market cap for the first time ever on Monday morning, making the search and advertising company the second largest market capitalization of any tech company in the world. Google closed Monday with a market cap of $249.13 billion while Microsoft’s market cap closed at $247.23.

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AMD brings Android apps to Windows 8

The BBC is reporting that AMD in conjunction with software maker Bluestacks is bringing Android apps to certain Windows 8 devices.

iPhone 5 vs Samsung Galaxy SIII destruction face off



Squaretrade has a nice video showdown where they test the durability of both the iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy SIII. A number of simple tests were performed simulating typical accidents a smartphone may encounter, including drops, submersion in water and some other mishaps.

Some interesting results indeed!

Rumour: Apple event invites set to go out Oct.10th

Although nothing is confirmed CNNMoney is reporting an unnamed source is calling for Apple to send out invites on October 10th, to another event which most likely will be to unveil the iPad mini. This event should take place October 17th.

If true, the iPad mini is imminent, also hoping for an Apple TV update (bring apps to the Apple TV already!).

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