March, 2011

iPhone: web apps left wanting by iOS 4.3?

March 16, 2011 9:24 am by Mic Wright

Categories: Mobile Phones Tags: Apple, html5, iOS 4.3, iPhone, javascript, Nitro, web apps

When the original iPhone arrived it was all about web apps but since Apple launched the iTunes App Store the focus has clearly shifted. Now some developers are claiming that Apple is deliberately hobbling the ability of HTML5 web apps to run as full screen apps from the homescreen.

According to claims by The Register when a web app is saved to the home screen in iOS 4.3, it runs about 2x to 2.5x slower than in Mobile Safari. The reason appears to be that the new Nitro JavaScript engine that hit the OS with the iOS 4.3 update does not activate for full screen web apps launched from the home screen. Is this a cockup or a conspiracy?

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Nikon Coolpix P500 review

March 16, 2011 9:12 am by Will Moore

Categories: Cameras & Camcorders Tags: camera, compact, coolpix p500, Nikon

The Nikon Coolpix P500 is a strange thing. It is aimed at those who are bored with point and shoot, but not quite ready for the dizzying array of buttons and options of a DSLR.

On paper the Nikon Coolpix P500 is a very tempting camera. It features a Nikkor 36X zoom lens, 12.1 megapixel sensor, Full 1080p HD video recording and a large 3-inch angled viewing screen. In this Nikon Coolpix P500 review we’ll see if it performs as well as it claims to do.

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Gears of War 3 multiplayer preview

March 16, 2011 9:00 am by Stephen Ebert

Categories: Gaming Tags: beta, Epic Games, Gears Of War 3

Gears of War 3 may not be hitting the shops until September 20 but Xbox 360 owners will be able to get hands on with it well before then, when the Gears of War 3 multiplayer beta starts next month. So lucky us – we’ve just had a play ahead of schedule. The best Gears multiplayer experience yet? Read on…

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Seagate SSDs, Mass Effect 2, Sidekick 4G: US Update

March 16, 2011 12:27 am by Nick Marshall

Categories: Gadgets Tags: Google Search app, IOS, iPhone, Mass Effect 2, PS3, Seagate, Sidekick 4G, T-Mobile, US Update

Starting off your day right, it’s time for your US Update. Today we break headlines with the new enterprise Seagate SSDs, take a look at the first two Mass Effect 2 DLC screenshots, jump into news on the new Sidekick 4G by Samsung and more.

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Google Mobile app for iOS updated with new toolbar

March 16, 2011 12:08 am by Nick Marshall

Categories: Apps & Software Tags: app store, Apple, Google, Google Mobile, Google Search app, iPhone

Earlier this afternoon Google unveiled the the new Google Search app, formerly Google Mobile app, for iPhone. With a slick new sidebar to help you target your search, shortcuts to updates and discussions, iOS is finally catching up to our Android comrades.

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iPad 2 now ships in 4-5 weeks, new shipments arriving at Apple Stores

March 15, 2011 10:52 pm by Nick Marshall

Categories: Gadgets Tags: Apple, Apple iPad 2, Apple store, ipad 2, release date

The Apple iPad 2 craze is in full effect here in the US. After selling out within minutes online and hours in both Apple Stores and third party retailers, the world’s best tablet is becoming increasingly difficult to track down. Apple’s website now lists all models of the iPad 2 with expected availability between 4 to 5 weeks.

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T-mobile Sidekick 4G: the killer keyboard lives on

March 15, 2011 10:14 pm by Nick Marshall

Categories: Mobile Phones Tags: 21Mbps, HSPA+, Samsung, Sidekick 4G, T-Mobile

The acquisition of Danger by Microsoft was bittersweet. On one hand, the possibility of next-generation HipTop devices sounded promising, but doubts over whether the proprietary OS could hold its own against the likes of Android and iOS remained. Ultimately, the product died, but the Sidekick name lives on. Introducing the T-mobile Sidekick 4G by Samsung, a fresh take on the killer keyboard powered by Android.

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Mass Effect 2 DLC leaked in Bioware screenshots

March 15, 2011 9:44 pm by Nick Marshall

Categories: Gaming Tags: BioWare, Mass Effect 2, PS3, Xbox 360

The unannounced downloadable content (DLC) for Mass Effect 2 has yet to be confirmed by Bioware, but that hasn’t stopped activity on their official Facebook page. The developer has started to release screenshots of the update, dubbed “Arrival”, for every 750,000 impressions received. So far there’s been two images released, here’s the scoop.

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March, 2011

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