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Windows has released a developers preview download of the windows 8. The idea is a unified operating system that can run on all platform (PC,Laptop,Tablet,Smartphone). "The Windows Developer Preview is a pre-beta version of Windows 8 for developers. These downloads include prerelease software that may change without notice. The software is provided as is, and you bear the risk of using it. It may not be stable, operate correctly or work the way the final version of the software will. It should not be used in a production environment. The features and functionality in the prerelease software may not appear in the final version. Some product features and functionality may require advanced or additional hardware, or installation of other software." - from microsoft website You can download the beta version from Microsoft Windows 8 Developer Preview Three downloads are available from the site: Windows Developer Preview with developer tools English, 64-bit (x64) ...

Good news for Android fan boys, Google is set to launch their next phone dubbed as Google Nexus Prime (i'm not yet sure about the official name as there are also other names for the phone refering to it as Nexus 4G).  The phone is considered as an "absolute beast" due to its rumored specs.  The phone is said to be powered by Texas Instrument's OMAP 4460 chip or an ultra low-power 28nm Krait-based Snapdragon processor from Qualcomm running at 1.2GHz or 1.5GHz and with 1GB of RAM.  this will be the first phone that will run on Android's latest OS codename Ice cream Sandwhich. Known specifications are as follows: 4.65-inch Super AMOLED HD Screen 4G LTE Radio Ready 1080p video recording and playback 5.0 MP Camera 1.0 MP Fron Camera 1 GB RAM 1.5 GHz Dual COre Processor The phone will have no physical buttons and is rumored to be released this coming October.

In-line with the launch of their HSDPA+ network, Globe also introduced the much anticipated Samsung Galaxy S2(GT-I9100). The Samsung Galaxy S2 is the first 4G phone here in the Philippines and will be available under Globe My Supersurf Plan 3799 starting June 27, 2011.  Prepaid subscriber can also get it Php29,990.00. Galaxy S2 sports a 1.2Ghz dual-core processor on a 4.3" vivid Super Amoled screen, only 8.49mm thin, and runs on Android 2.3 Gingerbread OS.  With the super fast wireless standard HSPA+, it offers download speed of 21Mbps but since it will be running Globe 4G network then it can only get up to 10Mbps network, a waste for such a great device if I may say.   Other features. Wi-Fi Direct - Transmit without wires. The Samsung GALAXY S II point-to-point Wi-Fi communications connect with device-to-device wireless transfer speeds of Wi-Fi without a wireless access point Samsung Kies 2.0 & Kies air - The newly introduced Kies 2.0, an upgrad...

Globe is now finally offering their HSPA+ service through their latest USB stick named the Tattoo Tonino Lamborghini.  The USB dongle is actually a Huawei E372 and its quite disappointing that Globe is only offering up to 10mbps speed when the E732 stick is capable of up to 42mbps download speed, and this is open only to postpaid subscriber for now.  Below are some info from Globe's website. Feed your need for speed with the revolutionary 4G Tattoo Tonino Lamborghini, the fastest broadband stick on-the-go, with maximum download speeds of up to 10Mbps when surfing at an HSPA+ Site. It’s up to 5 times faster than current broadband stick speeds of up to 2 Mbps. The difference is in Globe's 4G Network, the first and biggest in the country. The Tattoo Tonino Lamborghini is available at Surf-All-You-Want Plan 2,199, and includes 200 SMS to Globe/TM monthly. Get it now! • Enjoy download speeds of up to 10Mbps when surfing at HSPA+ sites  • Surf all your favorite s...

HTC will roll-out their OTA Gingerbread update this June for the following device: Desire HD Desire Z Thunderbolt Desire Incredible S Gingerbread features has long been released( see below), but what I want to know are the changes that HTC added to thier Sense UI. Gingerbread User features -New on-screen keyboard. The standard keyboard has been greatly improved in Android 2.3, with faster input and more intuitive typing. Even cut-and-paste got a makeover. -Streamlined user interface. New color schemes and various UI changes and polish make Android more consistent and simpler to use. -Application and power management. Android 2.3 provides better insight into what is running in the background, how much memory and CPU time it is using, and even lets you kill misbehaving apps. Yes, after months of telling us we don’t need a task killer, they give us a task killer. Enjoy your chuckle, iPhone fans. -SIP Internet calling. Voice over IP is integrated directly into Android 2...

Researchers at Germany's University of Ulm discovered a hole that could allow a hacker to snoop or access calendars and contact data from an Android smartphone when connected to an unencrypted Wi-Fi network. Google spokesman said in a statement, "Today we're starting to roll out a fix which addresses a potential security flaw that could, under certain circumstances, allow a third-party access to data available in Calendar and Contacts,this fix requires no action from users and will roll out globally over the next few days." New versions of android, 2.3.4 for smartphones and 3.0 for tablets are not affected by the issue, but the fact remains that almost 99 percent of Android users are still using the older versions.  The problem exists on Google servers so it will will not be remedied by traditional software updates, likewise Android users wont have to take any actions on their smartphones to fix the issue.

Globe demoed their HSPA+ network at the heritage hotel in Pasay last April 27. As of now, the Globe 4G mobile technology has been deployed in 19 areas in Metro Manila, which covers Marikina, Quezon City, Makati, Pasay, Las Pinas, Taguig & Manila.  More areas will be covered by the end of year 2011.  HSPA+ is technically considered as 4G and up to 6 - 7 times faster than 3g. HSPA+ provides a speed of 84Mb/sec downlink and 22Mb of uplink, these are theoretical speed and real world speed of course will be lower.  Globe compared their HSPA+ access with other service providers including their Globe tattoo which runs on 3G network, below are the comparative results. Globe Tattoo – DL: 2.55 Mbps, UL: 0.34 Mbps Smart Bro – DL: 1.12 Mbps, UL: 0.34 Mbps Sun Broadband Wireless – DL: 0.83 Mbps, UL: 0.09 Mbps Globe HSPA+ – DL: 7.51 mbps; UL: 1.02 mbps As we can see, peak download bandwidth is only  about 7mbps (still much better compared to the existing speeds of cur...