Mass production of Samsung’s new 32GB microSD class 10 cards is in full swing. The company confirmed via press release this morning its new class 10 cards are capable of recording full HD video, a feat previously limited to high-speed SD and CF cards.
SD speed class ratings list class 10 at 10 MB/s. Samsung’s 32GB microSD cards outpace this standard by reaching 12MB/s write speeds — double the speed of current class 4 microSD cards.
Admit it, £39 for a Thunderbolt cable is a bit steep, even by Apple’s standards. With its release and the Promise Pegasus RAID system this week, doubts over the cable’s value were drawn into the spotlight. The folks at iFixIt.com had their way with the pricey cable and revealed just how much time and craftsman is necessary to deliver Thunderbolt’s super-charged data transfer speeds.
A top bod at gaming goliath Activision doesn’t doubt the power of the PS Vita, but he’s not sure there’s a market for the handheld. And in the days of 99p iPhone games, we can see his point.
To see how this will impact on what games Activision makes, as well as what he thinks of the Nintendo Wii U, and Activision’s plans for games for tablets, read on.
HP’s webOS business model is in dire need of a shake up. After lack luster reviews of the HP TouchPad flooded the internet this morning, the two biggest complaints have been the hardware (specifically the weight) and application library. Licensing webOS would silence hardware critics and who better to deliver premium grade webOS hardware than Samsung. Are you ready for webOS-powered Samsung tablets?
T-mobile is opening the flood gates to a world of unlimited smartphone data. Any customer who signs up with a 24 month plan of £25.52 or more between 1 July and 30 September qualifies for the new truly unlimited internet summer promotion. Existing customers can also join in by upgrading plans or adding a £5.10 per month data bundle on equivalent price plans.
There’s nothing we love more than a vanilla build of Android, especially when it’s Android Gingerbread. Samsung has quietly announced ‘Conquer 4G’, its new entry level Android smartphone destined for a US release on Sprint’s 4G WiMax network.
When you hear entry level and Android used in the same sentence, the last thing you’d expect to hear is a 1 GHz processor. Surprisingly that’s exactly what’s inside the Conquer 4G, along with a 3.5-inch HVGA resolution touchscreen, 3.2-megapixel camera, 1.3-megapixel front facing camera and Tri-band CDMA support.
It’s nearly time to chow down on some well-earned lunch, but before you do, check out what’s happened today in the world of tech. We’ve got it all right here, in our news round-up.
Skype’s Android app has just been given a refresh, and it’s now packing one killer ability: video calls. Not only can you chat face to face with other Android owners, you can also video call people on their iPhones, or laptops, or desktop PCs.
Video calls are only supported on selected devices at the moment – read on for the full list.
