New Nook HD to be released by Barnes & Noble

New Nook HD to be released by Barnes & Noble

Barnes & Noble is releasing out two latest versions of its Nook tablet with the glossy new hardware and a sharper HD screen. This move is heightening the already intensive competition between tablets, especially now that we are heading into the holiday season.

Previously, Barnes & Noble stated that its new Nook HD will be available in two different sizes. One tablet is a seven-inch screen (diagonally measured) at a price of $199 and another tab is the newest addition, a nine-inch diagonal screen referred as Nook HD+ at a price of $269.

Moreover, not only that the new HD . . . → Read More: New Nook HD to be released by Barnes & Noble

Apple apologizes for the the ‘superlative’ description on new map app

Apple apologizes for the the 'superlative' description on new map app

The Chief Executive Officer of Apple, Tim Cook recently announced a very rare apology for its latest map application and after this rare event, the company has retracted on issues that the application was tagged as the most powerful mapping service ever created.

The site of Apple had previously bragged that the new map app of the company is designed comprehensively, giving the user a turn-by-turn spoken directions, stunning Flyover feature, and the interactive 3D views.

But, after Friday’s announcement of Cook, saying that the company is extremely sorry for the disappointment felt by the users and promised to enhance . . . → Read More: Apple apologizes for the the ‘superlative’ description on new map app

Apple Vs. Google: A cold war between operating systems

Apple Vs. Google A cold war between operating systems

The software that runs the iPads and iPhones of Apple, which is the latest version of iOS, may become more essential for the things that were removed compared to the stuff that were added.

There are two formerly built-in Google applications, which were important to the former versions of the operating system referred being as Youtube and Google Maps. The search capability of Google still remains, however, the Siri feature which is the voice-based personal assistant offer another method of looking for more information.

In addition to this, there is a new application for Apple named Passbook that symbolizes a . . . → Read More: Apple Vs. Google: A cold war between operating systems

Dropbox and Facebook works together for file sharing

Dropbox and Facebook works together for file sharing

On Wednesday, Dropbox has announced that its users will now have the capacity to share files stored on the said service even within groups in Facebook.

According to a blog posted by Dropbox, notes and other stuff can now be shared within your study group, post a video to your family’s group, or add the latest schedule for a game to your basketball or soccer group at lightning speed from wherever place you are located.

The integtration of Dropbox and Facebook will let the users of the social networking site to comment on the post and push the ‘like’ button . . . → Read More: Dropbox and Facebook works together for file sharing

New highs for design and performance, iPhone 5

iPhone 5 Render Based on Leaked Parts

The new iPhone 5 from Apple is now tagged as the best iPhone ever invented. Although this may be true because the new device has reached new highs when it comes to its features and performance. However, tagging it as the best device ever imagined does not necessarily denote that there is no room for more enhancements.

Consumers, fans, as well as critics all over the world got excited when the iPhone 5 launched internationally last week. It got more even excited when Apple said that it is the newest and the best smartphone the world has to offer.

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RIM offers $10k for developers creating app for BB10

RIM offers $10k for developers creating app for BB10

RIM or Research in Motion, the maker of Blackberry, started its Blackberry Jam Americas 2012 tour with a blast by launching a redesigned store for its App World and providing an incentive of $10,000 for developers.

The company has once became the leader in the lucrative smartphone market. But when Apple and Samsung entered the picture, it has fallen behind yet still desires to get back on the phase as they are introducing the new Blackberry 10 platform and smartphones.

The American leg of Blackberry started at San Jose, California on Tuesday with an audience of more than 1,500, most . . . → Read More: RIM offers $10k for developers creating app for BB10

Nexus 7 tab launches in Japan, Google Inc.

On Tuesday, the search engine giant Google Inc. launched its very own Nexus 7 tab computer in Japan. The company targets to take on the iPad device of Apple in one of the most expensive markets all over the globe.

Nexus 7 tab is a 16-GB model that is powered by the newest generation of Android software. The device is available to order at Google Play on Tuesday and will be released in store shelves on the 2nd day of October. The price for the tab computer is $255 or 19,800 yen.

According to Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt, the growth . . . → Read More: Nexus 7 tab launches in Japan, Google Inc.