Android 4.0 Update For RAZR/RAZR MAXX Is Finally Official

After months of leaks and rumors, it looks like the Android 4.0.4 update for the Motorola DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX is finally official. We don’t have an official press release from Verizon, but all the details can be found on Motorola’s official site, complete with walkthrough videos highlighting all the new features users will be able to take advantage of with Ice Cream Sandwich. I don’t even personally own the device, but I honestly couldn’t be happier for you guys. The 6.16.211 update isn’t exactly being pushed out over-the-air just yet, but we’d expect that should change in the coming days.

Android Phone , Android 4.0 Update For RAZR/RAZR MAXX Is Finally Official, Android 4.0 Update For RAZR/RAZR MAXX Is Finally Official

Kickstarter pledges more transparency, publishes project stats page with daily updates

Every time we boot up a browser there appears to be a new iPad mount or Arduino project on Kickstarter, but just how many projects have there been to date. How many were successful. And how much might that microfunding startup be netting in commission cash. You can find all those answers through a new Kickstarter stats page (and some number crunching on a calculator), updated daily with key raw data that's tallied, and broken up by category as well. To date, 60,786 projects have launched, of which 24,986 (44 percent) were successfully funded, 31,722 failed and 4,078 are currently active on the site.

Engadget , Kickstarter pledges more transparency, publishes project stats page with daily updates, Kickstarter pledges more transparency, publishes project stats page with daily updates

AT&T: Samsung Galaxy S III pre-orders should arrive by June 25

Yesterday a change in shipping dates on AT&T's Samsung Galaxy S3 pre-order page informed us that the handset's launch would be experiencing delays. Today, the carrier has chimed in with official word on the matter. The bad news. Some of those awaiting the arrival of their pre-orders will most definitely be waiting a few extra days. The good news? Phones are expected to arrive no later than June 25th for the initial batch of early reservations, three days sooner than the June 28th date suggested on AT&T's site.

AT&T, like others, is citing “manufacturer supply constraints” as the reason behind the delays.

Android Phone , AT&T: Samsung Galaxy S III pre-orders should arrive by June 25, AT&T: Samsung Galaxy S III pre-orders should arrive by June 25

Android 4.0.4 ROM surfaces for Droid Bionic, can be flashed on stock devices

We still can’t be sure exactly when Ice Cream Sandwich will officially arrive for the Motorola DROID BIONIC, but if a newly leaked build is any indication the day of reckoning could be coming soon. Discovered by P3Droid, the latest ROM is built around Android 4.0.4 and so far is running pretty smoothly for those that have installed it. This is a good sign that may indicate Motorola and Verizon are nearing the end of development for the upgrade. Even better, those wishing to get their feet wet won’t even need oodles of Android hacking knowledge to do so.

Android Phone , Android 4.0.4 ROM surfaces for Droid Bionic, can be flashed on stock devices, Android 4.0.4 ROM surfaces for Droid Bionic, can be flashed on stock devices

Starcraft 2 will be updated with a “Restart from Replay” feature

One of the joys of playing Starcraft and Warcraft III was its LAN feature. This allowed players to play multiplayer games over a local network, as opposed to having to log onto Battle.net. Unfortunately while Starcraft 2 opted not to include a LAN feature, Blizzard has announced that they will be introducing a "Restart from Replay" feature. This basically allows Starcraft 2 gamers to quicksave multiplayer matches in the event that something goes wrong, i.e. disconnections, computer problems, etc. Players will then be able to reload from the last save point and continue their game.

Ubergizmo , Starcraft 2 will be updated with a “Restart from Replay” feature, Starcraft 2 will be updated with a “Restart from Replay” feature

Apple launches Summer Filmmaking Camp initiative for kids

If you'd rather your kid not spend his/her entire summer staying at home playing video games or hanging out at the mall, how about sending them to filmmaking camp. Yup that's right, it seems that Apple has recently announced that they will be offering free filmmaking summer camps to children who are aged 8-12 at their retail outlets. These kids will be taught how to use Apple's own video editing software such as iMovie and GarageBand to put together their own videos. It is expected to kick off on the 23rd of July and will extend through late August for some locations, and will consist of two 90 minute weekday sessions.

Ubergizmo , Apple launches Summer Filmmaking Camp initiative for kids, Apple launches Summer Filmmaking Camp initiative for kids

New Duke camera could change photography and surveillance landscapes

The scientists over at Duke University have managed to work on an experimental camera which basically enables one to zoom in on portions of photos that have been shot in a high degree of detail. This might just change the way images are viewed after they are captured. This new camera is said to be able to collect over 30 times as much picture data compared to even the best consumer digital devices in the market at the moment. Current cameras will be able to capture photos that have pixel counts which number in the tens of millions, while the Duke device, as it is known, is capable of producing a still or video image with a billion pixels.

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Consumer Value Added Services Revenues to Triple to $420 Billion in 2020, Predicts Point Topic CEO

Singapore, 21 June 2012 – Consumer value added services are set to triple from $125 billion worldwide in 2011, to $420 billion in 2020. This was the predication made at CommunicAsia 2012 by Oliver Johnson, CEO of Point Topic, the leading industry analyst firm for global broadband statistics, information and reports.These services are critical to provider revenues worldwide.

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LG D1L mystery solved, merely the Optimus LTE 2 out now in Korea

And when we say “merely” it is no slight to the LG Optimus LTE 2. But It has been confirmed that the LG D1L, a name that has popped up from time to time with claims that it would launch as a competitor to the Galaxy S III this spring, is in fact the followup to last year's Optimus LTE. Turns out original rumors were spot on, citing a 4.7-inch HD display, dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor and LTE capabilities. And it managed to launch right under our noses while we were left wondering what happened to the D1L.

Android Phone , LG D1L mystery solved, merely the Optimus LTE 2 out now in Korea, LG D1L mystery solved, merely the Optimus LTE 2 out now in Korea

Windows Phone 8 updates and other stuff you might want to know

Well, we came away from the Windows Phone Summit with our interest piqued in a good way – it seems that good times are ahead of Windows Phone platform supporters after seeing just what Microsoft has done to it in their laboratories. The final product of Windows Phone 8 is shaping up to look pretty good, but here are some essentials that you ought to take note. For starters, Windows Phone 8 WILL NOT run on current devices, while the Windows Phone 7.8 update will offer the brand new Start experience that we talked about in our Windows Phone 8 Preview.


Ubergizmo , Windows Phone 8 updates and other stuff you might want to know, Windows Phone 8 updates and other stuff you might want to know

Legacy devices denied WP8, offered WP7.8 instead

After several long months of contradicting rumors, the owners of the current crop of WP smartphones finally got official information regarding the eligibility of their devices for a WP8 upgrade. Sadly, the answer Microsoft delivered isn't the one we were all hoping for. It was confirmed that the just announced Windows Phone 8 won't be coming to any of the existing WP smartphones.

GSM Arena , Legacy devices denied WP8, offered WP7.8 instead, Legacy devices denied WP8, offered WP7.8 instead

Ford tempers expectations of improvement in J.D. Power quality survey

Technology can be a fickle thing for automotive companies. Done right, tech can help sell cars. Done badly, and tech can sink a whole company's image. Ford is battling just that problem. Its Sync tech has certainly contributed to healthy sales recently, but customers started to complain with the buggy advent of the MyFord Touch and MyLincoln Touch systems.

An update for the system back in March promised to fix the annoying restarts, the slow responses and the underwhelming voice control.

Autoblog , Ford tempers expectations of improvement in J.D. Power quality survey, Ford tempers expectations of improvement in J.D. Power quality survey

SanDisk outs Extreme USB 3.0 flash drive alongside a trio of Cruzers

If diminutive USB-friendly storage is a hobby of yours, SanDisk is looking to add to your collection. The company has announced its USB 3.0-weilding Extreme flash drive and added a handful of new siblings to the Cruzer line. First, the Extreme accessory touts transfer speeds of up to 190MB/s while offering storage capacities ranging from 16GB on up to 64GB. This portable storage device is now shipping and will set you back somewhere between $65 and $160. If you're looking to carry a truckload of photos, videos, music or whatever else on a USB flash drive, the company has also unveiled the Cruzer Glide.

2DayBlog.com , SanDisk outs Extreme USB 3.0 flash drive alongside a trio of Cruzers, SanDisk outs Extreme USB 3.0 flash drive alongside a trio of Cruzers

LG Display is behind MacBook Pro Retina wonder-display

Apple is a company that hedges their bets, and do not put all of their eggs in a single basket, which is definitely a wise thing to do, since one should spread the manufacturing “risk” (and squeeze costs with some vendor-balancing) all around just in case something goes awry. Well, we do know that LG Display is one of the suppliers for the new MacBook Pro that has a Retina Display. Disclosed by iFixit over their Twitter account, it should put to bed rumors surrounding the possibility of Apple using Sharp's IGZO technology.

Ubergizmo , LG Display is behind MacBook Pro Retina wonder-display, LG Display is behind MacBook Pro Retina wonder-display

Apple and Liquidmetal hug it out, lengthen their pact until 2014

The deal between Apple and Liquidmetal was originally supposed to be a short-term fling. Technically, it expired in February this year, less than two years after the couple first met. There must have been a spark, as the two have just decided to extend their licensing deal through to February 2014. Of course, simply having a deal isn't the same as putting it to use, and there's no certainty that we'll see anything exotic materialize out of it: the last time Liquidmetal's extra-sturdy alloy was used in an Apple product, it wound up in a SIM card ejector tool.

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LinkedIn gets sued over recent hacking scandal

Earlier this month, we wrote about LinkedIn's password hashes that have been reportedly posted on a hacking forum in Russia. Now it appears that the giant social network for professionals will be facing the federal court for the mishap. A class action lawsuit has been filed by a premium-paying LinkedIn customer Katie Szpryka who said that the company did not do enough to safeguard its users' digitally stored personal information, including email addresses, passwords, and login credentials. The complaint was filed in San Jose where Szpryka accused LinkedIn of failing to use industry-standard protocols to protect the information.

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Android 4.0 ICS updates for Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, Tab 8.9, Tab 7.7 and Tab 7.0 Plus to begin in July

We already know that most of Samsung's oldest tablets are going to get Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich at some point. Well, now we also know that Samsung is planning to start rolling-out updates next month.

Unwired View , Android 4.0 ICS updates for Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, Tab 8.9, Tab 7.7 and Tab 7.0 Plus to begin in July, Android 4.0 ICS updates for Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, Tab 8.9, Tab 7.7 and Tab 7.0 Plus to begin in July

Google Offers swings by the iPhone, saves dough for Apples

iPhone owners bummed that their Android-using friends were taking advantage of Google Offers they couldn't use can now level the playing field: an iOS port has just gone live. Much like its Google-native peer, the iPhone-optimized version can spot discounts in the neighborhood and will let you claim them on the spot. The chronically inattentive still get a lot of love in the process with both mentions of new offers and warnings for soon-to-expire deals.

Engadget , Google Offers swings by the iPhone, saves dough for Apples, Google Offers swings by the iPhone, saves dough for Apples

Galaxy Tab range to receive Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich updates soon

Patience is a virtue, or so goes the saying that applies across numerous cultures. However, it must be noted that there will always be some of us out there who do not have the relevant amount of patience to see things through, so good thing Samsung was pretty quick on the uptake by announcing that Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich updates will be happening from July onwards across select models from the Galaxy Tab range – with the Galaxy Tab 7.7, Galaxy Tab 8.9 and Galaxy Tab 10.1 being part of the group. Samsung Canada did post a schedule as to when the first Galaxy Tab updates are released.

Ubergizmo , Galaxy Tab range to receive Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich updates soon, Galaxy Tab range to receive Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich updates soon

Apple looks to stop Big Brother ‘dataveillance' with new tech

. Apple was recently granted a patent by the United State Patent and Trademark Office for a method of helping users keep their personal information hidden, Patently Apple reported. In the modern age of the Internet, data is extremely valuable and millions of websites collect personal information in what is often referred to as “dataveillance.” Automated programs can monitor virtually every action a user makes while browsing the Internet, forming an electronic profile of individuals. This information is extremely valuable for targeted and agressive advertisements.


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Nokia 808 PureView gets priced for the US, pre-orders start this week

Yesterday we let you know that the Nokia 808 PureView is on its way to the US, despite Nokia's claims to the contrary back when it first announced the monster cameraphone. And today we have some more details for those of you anxious to get your hands on one. The 808 will be sold by Amazon, and it's been priced at $699. That's obviously anything but cheap, but on the other hand you are getting an unlocked device. That said, you'll only be able to use it to the fullest on AT&T, where you'll get support for HSPA+ alongside EDGE (no LTE, though).

Unwired View , Nokia 808 PureView gets priced for the US, pre-orders start this week, Nokia 808 PureView gets priced for the US, pre-orders start this week

Angry Birds Heikki pushed to the 25th of June

A while back we reported that Angry Birds and F1 would team up with Finnish Formula 1 star, Heikki Kavalainen for a new game, Angry Birds Heikki. Details of the game remain somewhat unknown at this point, although given that Rovio has teamed up with F1, it might have something to do with cars, racing or even both. That being said, the game was expected to see a launch on the 18th of June but it is safe to assume that given that it is already the 19th, the game has been delayed.

Ubergizmo , Angry Birds Heikki pushed to the 25th of June, Angry Birds Heikki pushed to the 25th of June

Fortinet Global Survey Reveals ‘First Generation’ BYOD Workers Pose Serious Security Challenges to Corporate IT Systems

Over 1-in-3 respondents would contravene company policy banning the use of personal devices at work or for work purposesSUNNYVALE, Calif., June 19, 2012 - Fortinet® (NASDAQ: FTNT) - a world leader in high-performance network security – has conducted a global survey that reveals the extent of the challenge posed to corporate IT systems by first generation Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) users; people entering the workplace with an expectation to use their own devices.

Press Release Distribution , Fortinet Global Survey Reveals ‘First Generation’ BYOD Workers Pose Serious Security Challenges to Corporate IT Systems, Fortinet Global Survey Reveals ‘First Generation’ BYOD Workers Pose Serious Security Challenges to Corporate IT Systems

BMW's i Pedelec hitches lift (and top-up) from plug-in i3 electric car

The i Pedelec electric bike has just been given a range boost — in a way. BMW's created a new concept version of its i3 electric vehicle, which dedicates the rear half of the car to housing a pair of BMW's fold-up cycles. When docked inside the vehicle, the bikes can be recharged, although the car maker hasn't released specifics on how many charges the electric car prototype can dole out. With a top speed of 16 mph and a range of up to 25 miles (depending on the amount of assistance needed), around 200 of these i Pedelecs will join BMW's vehicle fleet for next month's Olympics in London.

2DayBlog.com , BMW's i Pedelec hitches lift (and top-up) from plug-in i3 electric car, BMW's i Pedelec hitches lift (and top-up) from plug-in i3 electric car

Microsoft pilfers Surface name from its smart table, now called the PixelSense (video)

If Microsoft's recent Surface announcement made you think about a funky LED table, that's because it wasn't long ago that a joint effort with Samsung bore that moniker instead. While Redmond appropriated the name for its new tablet, the two companies are still selling the original device - now the Samsung SUR40 with Microsoft PixelSense - as a business collaboration tool. Though there's no mention of price on Samsung's site, the last time we checked, the 1920 x 1080 gorilla glass device was running a mere $8,400.

Engadget , Microsoft pilfers Surface name from its smart table, now called the PixelSense (video), Microsoft pilfers Surface name from its smart table, now called the PixelSense (video)

Accumulate and Borica - Bankservice launch mobile payment services in Bulgaria

The launch will give issuing banks a complete mobile financial services platform and will set the technology standard for mobile financial and security services in Bulgaria. Initial mobile services are informational services and card switch on/off.Sofia, Bulgaria and Stockholm, Sweden – June 19, 2012 Accumulate and Borica - Bankservice (BO-BS) have signed a strategic agreement to set the technology standard for secure and innovative mobile payment services on the Bulgarian market. The base is Accumulates Card Overlay solution that gives a fast track to secure and flexible mobile payment services.

Press Release Distribution , Accumulate and Borica - Bankservice launch mobile payment services in Bulgaria, Accumulate and Borica - Bankservice launch mobile payment services in Bulgaria

NEC annonces LifeTouch L tablets for individual and business users

If you're in the market for a couple of new tablets, NEC has recently announced two new tablets dubbed the LifeTouch L. Yup, you read it right, both tablets will be known as the LifeTouch L but the difference between them is that one will be aimed at regular consumers like you and I, while the other will be aimed at the business user. However the difference only comes in the software, with the business version sporting an additional security software suite which will aid in the prevention of loss or in the case of theft.

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Logitech G600 MMO Gaming Mouse

The Logitech G600 MMO Gaming Mouse gives you complete control in your favorite MMO games.  It has 20 user-definable buttons, and you can download optional Logitech Gaming Software to access more intricate macro and scripting capabilities than the onboard macros can provide.  Define the G600 G-Shift function to a button on the G600 doubles the functionality of the other buttons on the mouse.

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Samsung Galaxy S III gets enterprise-friendly version in the US, wears a Pebble Blue business suit

When Samsung launches its all-out blitz on the US with the Galaxy S III, it'll be targeting boardrooms as well as pockets: the Android 4.0 flagship will be the company's first American phone certified for its SAFE (Samsung Approved for Enterprise) program. Regardless of the carrier, the American Galaxy S III will handle 256-bit AES encryption as well as offer better support for Exchange, remote management and VPNs than what you'd normally find coming from a Google-powered device.

Engadget , Samsung Galaxy S III gets enterprise-friendly version in the US, wears a Pebble Blue business suit, Samsung Galaxy S III gets enterprise-friendly version in the US, wears a Pebble Blue business suit

SwissQual Ranger Wins Red Dot Design Award

Judges praise product design of mobile network benchmarking backpack systemSolothurn, Switzerland, 18 June 2012 SwissQual’s unique Diversity Ranger portable network benchmarking system has been judged a winner in the prestigious 2012 Red Dot Design Awards.Launched in 2011, Diversity Ranger was hailed by the press as "the backpack of the future”, and the portable mobile network benchmarking and optimization system has seen rapid uptake since then, with several sold-out production runs.

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Bentley helps celebrate 175 years of Crewe

Certain locations are inexorably intertwined with the cars produced there - so much so that we use the city's name to refer to the automakers that call it home. Maranello is synonymous with Ferrari. Dearborn with Ford. Wolfsburg with Volkswagen. And Crewe with Bentley.

The British automaker has been based in the otherwise sleepy town in Cheshire, England, for 81 years now. But Crewe has been around for a lot longer than that. 175 years ago, the first train came to Crewe, an event which the town marks as its anniversary.

Autoblog , Bentley helps celebrate 175 years of Crewe, Bentley helps celebrate 175 years of Crewe

LG Optimus L5 is now globally available, to cost €189

LG has announced its entry-levele Optimus L5 smartphone will be making its international debut this month. Powered by a Qualcomm MSM7225A chipset with a single-core 800MHz Cortex A5 processor, the LG Optimus L5 runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich out of the box and comes with 512MB of RAM. At the front, the device features a a 4.0-inch HVGA display and at the back there's a 5.0MP snppaer with LED flash.
Internal storage is limited to 4GB, only 2.5GB of which are user accessible. Fortunately, it comes with a microSD card support of up to 32GB.

GSM Arena , LG Optimus L5 is now globally available, to cost €189, LG Optimus L5 is now globally available, to cost €189

Developers able to reply Google Play comments now

If you are a developer who has managed to register and list the fruit of your labor and hard work on the Google Play Store, you would surely be able to find some folks listing down comments – be they bouquets or brickbats, some comments just need responding to. Unfortunately, Google had always prevented developers from replying those comments, leaving their hands tied when it comes to defending oneself or to provide an explanation. Good thing Google has decided to change their stance on this matter, where folks who picked up a Top Developer badge are now able to test out the new comment replying system.

Ubergizmo , Developers able to reply Google Play comments now, Developers able to reply Google Play comments now