Sprint's iPhone 4 will only be available online starting Friday

. Following its announcement of the iPhone 5, Apple (AAPL) revealed that the iPhone 4S and iPhone 4 will continue to be available at discounted prices. The iPhone 4S will be available for $99 with a new two-year agreement and the iPhone 4 will be offered for free on-contract, replacing the iPhone 3GS. 9To5Mac on Monday published a leaked Sprint (S) document suggesting that the carrier might discontinue the iPhone 4 following the launch of Apple's new iPhone 5, but BGR has learned that this is not the case.


Boy Genius Report , Sprint's iPhone 4 will only be available online starting Friday, Sprint's iPhone 4 will only be available online starting Friday

Ferrari's Enzo successor laid bare with carbon fiber chassis display

Ferrari is quick to point out that while output across its lineup has jumped roughly 100 horsepower in the last four years, fuel consumption and emissions are down nearly 30 percent. Such gains in efficiency are made through a holistic approach, including engine tuning, aerodynamics, tires, and so on. A a good part of any gain in efficiency can be made through the use of exotic materials and lightweight structural components. With the F70 Enzo successor still in development, the folks from Maranelo chose Paris to display a carbon-fiber architecture, apparently for the limited-run roadcar.

Autoblog , Ferrari's Enzo successor laid bare with carbon fiber chassis display, Ferrari's Enzo successor laid bare with carbon fiber chassis display

Apple TV update 5.1 brings shared photo streams and iTunes account swapping, available now

Apple TVs of the second and third-gen variety are getting update 5.1 today, which brings two long-awaited features. Both shared photo streaming and iTunes account switching are now part of Apple's set-top box — the combination of those two finally freeing parents from the potential nightmare of discovering their child's “not safe for parents” photo streams, of course.

2DayBlog.com , Apple TV update 5.1 brings shared photo streams and iTunes account swapping, available now, Apple TV update 5.1 brings shared photo streams and iTunes account swapping, available now

Barnes and Noble Nook HD and Nook HD+ – Let the battles begin !

It started with the Amazon Kindle Fire, then came the Google Nexus 7, the Kobo ARC, and the Amazon Kinde Fire HD and HD 8.9.  The next entrants in the low cost Android-based tablets battle has just been released by Barnes and Noble. The Nook HD is a 7″ tablet  running at 1440 x 900 and is capable of running 720p video. It uses a 1.3 GHz dual-core processor and includes a micro-SD slot and HDMI port. It comes snow or smoke; each color is available in 8GB for $199 or 16GB for $229.

The Nook HD+ is  a 9″ tablet running at 1920 x 1280 and is capable of full 1080p video.

The Gadgeteer , Barnes and Noble Nook HD and Nook HD+ â€" Let the battles begin !, Barnes and Noble Nook HD and Nook HD+ â€" Let the battles begin !

It is time to focus on data security

For the Cloud to succeed, security and data privacy concerns need to be addressed head onData security continues to be the leading concern for organisations looking to migrate to the cloud. This is the finding of the latest research from the Cloud Industry Forum. Furthermore, according to CIF member Simplexo, when compared to 2011 those concerns have increased amongst end users year on year. The research, conducted in July 2012 by the Cloud Industry Forum, found that the most significant concern about the adoption of cloud services within the business was data security.

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Sentrum Colo joins forces with BTL

HAYES, UK, 27 September 2012 - Sentrum Colo has partnered up with one of their clients, Backup Technology (BTL), enabling them to offer their customers backup and disaster recovery services. With a large number of organisations going out of business after suffering a major computing and IT disaster, business continuity and disaster recovery plans are extremely important to safeguard the future of a business.

Press Release Distribution , Sentrum Colo joins forces with BTL, Sentrum Colo joins forces with BTL

Chevy recalling over 4,700 Sonic subcompacts over faulty turn signals

For the second time in about a month, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration has issued a recall on the Chevrolet Sonic. Last month, around 44,000 2012 Sonics were recalled for a leaky windshield washer reservoir hose, and now over 4,700 owners of the 2013 Sonic can expect to receive a recall notice. This time around, NHTSA says that certain Sonics built between May 29 and August 29 exhibit a condition where the car's turn signals don't operate properly, meaning the car does not conform to Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard regulations.

Autoblog , Chevy recalling over 4,700 Sonic subcompacts over faulty turn signals, Chevy recalling over 4,700 Sonic subcompacts over faulty turn signals

Arkivum Launches OSCAR Archiving Solution at IP EXPO

- Onsite solution offers long-term cloud storage within a corporate firewall- IP EXPO, Stand F34 – Arkivum is to launch OSCAR (On-Site Cloud Archive), a revolutionary cloud archiving solution for organisations that need to store data onsite, at this year’s IP EXPO on 17 and 18 October, London’s Earls Court 2. OSCAR will be presented during a series of Arkivum on-stand seminars.The all-in-one pod solution offers Arkivum’s 100% data integrity promise within a corporate firewall, making it ideal for organisations required by law or regulation to store all information on premise.

Press Release Distribution , Arkivum Launches OSCAR Archiving Solution at IP EXPO, Arkivum Launches OSCAR Archiving Solution at IP EXPO

Twitter CEO reveals plans for interactive tweets, content curation, reinforces belief in syndication

Twitter has ruffled a few feathers recently, so when CEO Dick Costolo took the stage at the Online News Association conference in San Francisco, he took the opportunity to put some minds at rest. First he dismissed the idea that the service would become a media company by forcing users to the site or official app for content, before reasserting his belief in syndication. Costolo then went on to imply that the reason behind the tighter (and unpopular) API controls was ensuring quality — stating that Twitter would reach its full potential now there's more control over how tweets are delivered.

2DayBlog.com , Twitter CEO reveals plans for interactive tweets, content curation, reinforces belief in syndication, Twitter CEO reveals plans for interactive tweets, content curation, reinforces belief in syndication

iPhone 5 sales hit 5 million in first weekend

So, how's that new iPhone doing. Not too shabby, in fact - looks like it's moved more than five million in three days, according to Apple's numbers. Cupertino is also reporting that iOS 6 has been installed on more than 100 million devices since the new mobile operating system was unleashed on the world. At present, the the iPhone is available in the US, UK, Canada, France, Germany, Hong Kong, Japan, Singapore and Australia, with 22 more countries being added to the list before the end of the week. By the end of the year, the number will top 100.

Engadget , iPhone 5 sales hit 5 million in first weekend

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NextiraOne Germany offers multimedia communication in the cloud with Alcatel-Lucent's OpenTouch™

Seamless integration of all communication channels as a service or by locationTeltow, September 25, 2012 – NextiraOne Germany, the leading vendor-independent IT Integrator and service provider, is expanding its service portfolio with Alcatel-Lucent’s innovative OpenTouch™ solution. This makes it possible for all customers to use real-time communication as an application in the data centre. Based on the SIP standard (Session Initiation Protocol), OpenTouch™ seamlessly and conveniently integrates all communications channels from smartphones to videoconferencing.

Press Release Distribution , NextiraOne Germany offers multimedia communication in the cloud with Alcatel-Lucent's OpenTouch™, NextiraOne Germany offers multimedia communication in the cloud with Alcatel-Lucent's OpenTouch™

Sprint to no longer offer the iPhone 4 starting from the 21st of September?

When Apple introduced the iPhone 5, they also revealed that the iPhone 3GS would be discontinued and the iPhone 4 8GB would replace it as the "free" version on contract. Unfortunately they also stated that only select carriers would be offering it and it turns out that Sprint might not be one of them. The folk at 9to5 Mac have managed to get their hands on what appears to be an internal screenshot of Sprint's internal system which has revealed that the carrier will be discontinuing the iPhone 4 on the 21st of September.

Ubergizmo , Sprint to no longer offer the iPhone 4 starting from the 21st of September?, Sprint to no longer offer the iPhone 4 starting from the 21st of September?

Microsoft signs licensing agreement with RIM… for a file-sharing system

. No, it's not nearly as exciting as RIM (RIMM) finally finding a partner to license its new BlackBerry 10 operating system. But RIM and Microsoft (MSFT) on Tuesday signed a licensing agreement for the use of Microsoft's Extended File Allocation Table (exFAT) for use on “certain BlackBerry devices.” Microsoft describes exFAT as “a modern file system from Microsoft that facilitates large files for audiovisual media and enables seamless data portability and an easy interchange between desktop PCs and other electronic devices.” The full press release follows below.

Boy Genius Report , Microsoft signs licensing agreement with RIM… for a file-sharing system, Microsoft signs licensing agreement with RIM… for a file-sharing system

Free-to-play games account for 50% of the European game market according to data

If you've ever wondered just how popular the free-to-play model has become, new data from Ipsos Media CT and ISFE has suggested that free-to-play games have accounted for half of the European games market in the last 12 months, a pretty impressive figure we have to admit. According to their definition of half the market, it means that free-to-play games accounted for 50% of titles acquired during that 12 month period. For those unfamiliar with the free-to-play model, it's basically where the game itself is offered for free.

Ubergizmo , Free-to-play games account for 50% of the European game market according to data, Free-to-play games account for 50% of the European game market according to data

GM, CAW reach tentative agreement

Automotive News reports General Motors and the Canadian Auto Workers have reached a tentative labor agreement that will see the automaker invest $692.8 million into Canadian facilities over the life of the four year-deal. The two groups closed a 30-hour negotiating session that touched on everything from wages and benefits, to plant closings and new model manufacturing. The agreement covers around 8,200 workers currently, and GM has agreed to add or maintain 1,750 positions over the next four years. That means the automaker will postpone the consolidation of the company's Oshawa plant, where the current Chevrolet Impala is assembled.

Autoblog , GM, CAW reach tentative agreement, GM, CAW reach tentative agreement

Nokia Asha 309 leaked, to be launched tomorrow?

When it comes to the release of consumer electronic devices, one can always look to history as an indicator of what is to come. Well, the Nokia Asha 306 that was announced in June earlier this year was launched not too long after that, so perhaps the same can be said for a leak of the Nokia Asha 309. The Nokia Asha 309 remains unannounced as at press time, it does seem to resemble a similar model as that of the Nokia Asha 306 on the inside, although it will most probably target different carriers.

Ubergizmo , Nokia Asha 309 leaked, to be launched tomorrow?, Nokia Asha 309 leaked, to be launched tomorrow?

Samsung plans to update 16 devices to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Earlier today, the update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for the Samsung Galaxy S III started rolling out. Soon after that, the Korean company gave The Verge the complete list of devices that it's planning on upgrading to the latest version of Google's mobile operating system. There are 16 devices in total, one of which is a mysterious ‘Galaxy Music'.

Unwired View , Samsung plans to update 16 devices to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, Samsung plans to update 16 devices to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

BlackBerry 10 L-Series all-touchscreen phone caught on camera

If you can't wait until next year to see the future for RIM, N4BBhas obtained what it claims is a picture on the BlackBerry 10 L-Series, aka London. The screenshot shows a launcher pane full of app icons including BBM, Facebook, Maps and StoryMaker, which could be an iMovie-style video editor. Other leaks, including one from a video posted by BlackberryItalia.it (embedded after the break), indicate it could pack a removable 1800mAh LS1 battery and will be gunmetal colored.

Engadget , BlackBerry 10 L-Series all-touchscreen phone caught on camera, BlackBerry 10 L-Series all-touchscreen phone caught on camera

Motorola's next phone allegedly full-screen = frameless

This past week was particularly rich in news, thanks to the IFA event in Germany, but next week will be equally interesting given that Motorola and Nokia are going to launch their high-end smartphone offering for 2012. Both events happen on Sept 5 and Ubergizmo will be there to provide full coverage, so mark your calendars (9am ET and 2pm ET). The stakes are high, and from what is leaking out ahead of the launch, Motorola will feature a phone that was described by Bloomberg as being a “full-screen” phone, which means that there is little to no frame at all around the display.

Ubergizmo , Motorola's next phone allegedly full-screen = frameless, Motorola's next phone allegedly full-screen = frameless

Microsoft sends out a Save the Date for Windows 8, all to be revealed in NYC on October 25th

It's been a long time coming, but Microsoft has finally sent out the invites for its Windows 8 launch event. As you can see, Redmond's new multi-faceted OS will be officially revealed in Gotham on October 25th.

Engadget , Microsoft sends out a Save the Date for Windows 8, all to be revealed in NYC on October 25th, Microsoft sends out a Save the Date for Windows 8, all to be revealed in NYC on October 25th

Refresh Roundup: week of September 10th, 2012

Your smartphone and / or tablet is just begging for an update. From time to time, these mobile devices are blessed with maintenance refreshes, bug fixes, custom ROMs and anything in between, and so many of them are floating around that it's easy for a sizable chunk to get lost in the mix. To make sure they don't escape without notice, we've gathered every possible update, hack, and other miscellaneous tomfoolery we could find during the last week and crammed them into one convenient roundup. If you find something available for your device, please give us a shout at tips at engadget dawt com and let us know.

Engadget , Refresh Roundup: week of September 10th, 2012, Refresh Roundup: week of September 10th, 2012

Deal of the Day – Dell Vostro 270 Core i5 Ivy Bridge Desktop

Monday's LogicBUY Deal is the new Dell Vostro 270 desktop starting at $529.  Features:. Core i5-3450 3.1GHz Quad-core “Ivy Bridge” CPU4GB RAM1TB Hard DriveDVD burner19-in-1 card reader, four USB 3.0 portsWireless-NWindows 7 Professional 64-bit OSKeyboard and mouse.
$849.99 – $270 instant savings – $50 coupon code = $529.00 with free shipping.

This deal expires September 24, 2012 or sooner.

The Gadgeteer , Deal of the Day â€" Dell Vostro 270 Core i5 Ivy Bridge Desktop, Deal of the Day â€" Dell Vostro 270 Core i5 Ivy Bridge Desktop

Deezmaker 3D Printer Store opens in Pasadena, will sell you a slice of the future for $600

If the MakerBot store in Manhattan is the East coast's vanguard for 3D printer stores, Deezmaker's just-opened store in Pasadena, California is the equivalent pioneer for the West coast crew. As of now, you can walk through the doors at 290 North Hill Avenue and at least see the store's own Bukobot printer in action, even if high demand through Kickstarter pre-orders precludes walk-in sales for the next few weeks. When you can make that impulse purchase, however, you'll find the Bukobot at a relatively cheap $600 and may see some alternatives during your visit.

Engadget , Deezmaker 3D Printer Store opens in Pasadena, will sell you a slice of the future for $600, Deezmaker 3D Printer Store opens in Pasadena, will sell you a slice of the future for $600

Hammacher's Cassette To iPod Converter

Hammacher has started selling the Cassette To iPod Converter that converts audio tape cassettes into MP3 files and stores them directly onto an iPhone or iPod touch. It works in conjunction with a free app, allowing you to easily convert cassettes into MP3 files. The Hammacher Cassette To iPod Converter retails for $79.95.

TechFresh , Hammacher's Cassette To iPod Converter, Hammacher's Cassette To iPod Converter

New Digital Agency for Charities

Omoii (pronounced ‘Oh My’) is a new digital marketing agency who work with charities and non-profit companies.The agency was setup to develop and manage a variety of digital initiatives combining social media, viral marketing and eCRM solutions, as well as traditional search marketing services.Managing Director Steve Pritchard has worked in digital marketing for over 8 years, developing new digital strategies for a variety of online retail customers as well as charities, including Macmillan Cancer Support and Cancer Research UK.“I always liked working on the non-profits, in a very small way I hoped I helped to ma

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Amateur Surgeon 2 iOS Game App

There are people who would have wanted to be doctors or surgeons when they were small. But due to some of the changes happening in life, it was a dream that somehow went unfulfilled through the years. Some of them now begin to wonder what would have been if they pursued it earlier. Now, these frustrations can now be somehow addressed in a fun way by playing Amateur Surgeon 2 iOS game app.
The Amateur Surgeon 2 iOS game app is a unique game app that is reserved for adults as well as those frustrated surgeons. The game allows players to perform a surgery on a patient, but in a fun and interesting way.

Gadget.com , Amateur Surgeon 2 iOS Game App, Amateur Surgeon 2 iOS Game App

New Kindle Fire Tablets Revealed

Apart from the new Kindle Paperwhite, Amazon also introduced new Kindle Fire tablets. First we have an updated version of the old Kindle Fire. The newer model performs faster and has longer battery life. The revamped Kindle Fire (which has been teased as “Kindle Fire SD”) has double the RAM of the original. It is priced at $159, slightly lower compared to its competitors.

Meanwhile, Amazon also unveiled two Kindle Fire HD models. One has an 8.9-inch display, while the other comes with a 7-inch display.

Gadget.com , New Kindle Fire Tablets Revealed, New Kindle Fire Tablets Revealed

The Chewing Gum Battery concept looks incredibly handy

Battery packs for smartphones tend to add unnecessary bulk to the device, making it thicker and heavier than it already is. Mobile chargers too can be quite bulky and heavy and do always fit into your pocket, thus requiring you to bring a bag wherever you go. However thanks to designer Ping-Yi Li, this Chewing Gum Battery concept was conceived where the battery is shaped as thin and flat as a chewing gum, just minus the sugary goodness and edible nature. As pictured in the rendering above, the Chewing Gum Battery can be slapped onto the back of our gadgets, thus giving them the extra boost in battery life.

Ubergizmo , The Chewing Gum Battery concept looks incredibly handy, The Chewing Gum Battery concept looks incredibly handy

Windows Phone 8X by HTC: 4.3-inch 720p display, LTE, dual-core S4, available this November

Consider this Microsoft's ultimate blessing, or merely a way to guarantee household name recognition. Whatever the case, the company's next-gen Apollo OS is not only powering HTC's newest mobile movement, it's also the headliner. That's right, as clunky as it may initially seem, Windows Phone 8X is the official moniker of the OEM's brightly hued flagship series, an alphabetical denomination that puts it on premium standing with the One X line.

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LG launches Optimus G flagship smartphone: quad-core S4 Pro, LTE, 2GB RAM, ICS, 13MP camera (updated)

It's official. Today in Seoul LG is announcing its latest flagship smartphone, the Optimus G. The 8.45mm (0.33-inch) thin handset - which has been rumored for weeks - packs Qualcomm's Fusion 3 chipset which pairs a 1.5GHz quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro SoC (APQ8064) with a 2G / 3G / LTE radio (MDM9615). It features 2GB of DDR RAM and a 4.7-inch 1280x768 (320ppi) True HD IPS PLUS display with Zerogap Touch (in-cell touch) technology. A sealed 2100mAh Li-polymer battery rated for 800 charge cycles powers this Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) device.




Engadget , LG launches Optimus G flagship smartphone: quad-core S4 Pro, LTE, 2GB RAM, ICS, 13MP camera (updated), LG launches Optimus G flagship smartphone: quad-core S4 Pro, LTE, 2GB RAM, ICS, 13MP camera (updated)

iPhone 5 hits the teardown table, scores a 7 out of 10 for repairability from iFixit

If it's the day that shipments of the latest iPhone arrive around the world, then it is just as surely the day that iFixit's teardown specialists break out their screwdrivers and show you what's inside. This is not the first teardown of the iPhone 5, but it will certainly be among he best and most detailed. Some pleasant surprises inside Apple's latest device are signed indicating it will be much more easily repairable than its predecessor, thanks to a case that opens front to back, a pop-out ear speaker and a display assembly the team says is reminiscent of the the iPhone 3GS.

Engadget , iPhone 5 hits the teardown table, scores a 7 out of 10 for repairability from iFixit, iPhone 5 hits the teardown table, scores a 7 out of 10 for repairability from iFixit

iPhone 5 shipments touch down across the U.S.

. It seems UPS and FedEx can't hold these back, because we're getting emails that people and stores are starting to get (AAPL) iPhone 5 shipments.





Boy Genius Report , iPhone 5 shipments touch down across the U.S., iPhone 5 shipments touch down across the U.S.

Nintendo Wii U arrives in the US on Nov. 18 in two versions for $300 and $350, Europe on Nov. 30

The Nintendo Wii U will launch in the US on Sunday, November 18, Nintendo America president and CEO Reggie Fils-Aime revealed in a New York City press conference this morning. It'll arrive in Europe on November 30, though no price was given for our friends abroad. Like its Japanese release, the console comes in two varieties: a base level bundle in white with just 8GB of internal memory for $300 and a premium bundle in black with 32GB of internal memory for $350. Each version contains the console itself, a WiiPad, a charging stand, a play stand, and a stand for the console.






Engadget , Nintendo Wii U arrives in the US on Nov. 18 in two versions for $300 and $350, Europe on Nov. 30, Nintendo Wii U arrives in the US on Nov. 18 in two versions for $300 and $350, Europe on Nov. 30

AT&T fires up LTE in 10 more big markets

. AT&T (T) has been ramping up its LTE rollouts over the past week in anticipation of Apple's (AAPL) first LTE iPhone. As AppleInsider reports, AT&T has officially launched LTE in 10 major markets over the past week, including Cincinnati, Philadelphia, Pittsburgh and Seattle.

Boy Genius Report , AT&T fires up LTE in 10 more big markets, AT&T fires up LTE in 10 more big markets

JetBlue Ka-band high-speed internet now arriving in early 2013, eight times faster than the competition

JetBlue Airways' high-speed wireless initiative is being held in a flight pattern until "early 2013," apparently. The company announced as much in a detailed blog post this afternoon, which also compared speeds of its forthcoming in-plane high-speed internet to the competition - JetBlue's Ka-band operates roughly eight times faster than the Ku-band competition, and over nine times faster than ATG. Moreover, Ka-band can scale to a full plane of passengers, meaning everyone gets the "at-home experience" they'd like regardless of how many folks are signed on.

Engadget , JetBlue Ka-band high-speed internet now arriving in early 2013, eight times faster than the competition, JetBlue Ka-band high-speed internet now arriving in early 2013, eight times faster than the competition

US Army looks at 4G communication system for wounded soldiers

Both medics on the battlefield as well as army doctors can be said to be professional colleagues, although it is by no means a stretch of the imagination to figure out who has the more "exciting" operation theater to work in. Medics tend to be thrown into situations where wounded soldiers require urgent and immediate attention where a trained surgeon would come in handy, and said surgeon would be able to better do his job once he has gotten hold on the background of the injury and the subsequent medical details in order to dispense with the proper care.

Ubergizmo , US Army looks at 4G communication system for wounded soldiers, US Army looks at 4G communication system for wounded soldiers

Acer Iconia Tab A110 will now ship with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Earlier this year at Computex, Acer unveiled the Iconia Tab A110 which was also expected to ship with Google's Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. If you weren't too impressed with the A110 and were thinking of giving it a pass, well here's some good news as it seems that Acer has announced that the A110 will now be shipping with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean instead. Still no word on when it will be released, but Acer has promised that it will be arriving "soon". A bit vague but we guess that will have to do for now.

Ubergizmo , Acer Iconia Tab A110 will now ship with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, Acer Iconia Tab A110 will now ship with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Nintendo unveils ‘Nintendo TVii' for Wii U

Nintendo showed off some of the Wii U's new television functionality during its New York City press event — first unveiled during E3 2012 — including DVR and TiVO, and search across several content providers (Netflix, Hulu Plus, Amazon Instant, and cable television, to name a few). It's unclear whether the DVR functionality is built into the console or not, but we'll be sure to find out as soon as possible*.

2DayBlog.com , Nintendo unveils ‘Nintendo TVii' for Wii U, Nintendo unveils ‘Nintendo TVii' for Wii U