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Contrary to what some people would call “open source”, Google has announced that they are officially delaying the release of Android 3.0′s (Honeycomb) source code. The reasoning — Android 3.0 was rushed to make the XOOM’s targeted launch date and as such isn’t yet ready for other devices, namely non-tablet devices like smartphones. The ramifications are simple. People who aren’t commercially involved with Google will have to wait to get their hands on the Android 3.0 source code, and in turn create customized versions of the OS.
Hopefully the optimization period doesn’t last too long. We know there are plenty of Android smartphone users out there aching on the insides to get a bit of Android 3.0 love on their mobile devices. Although, you can take matters into your own hands by continuously checking XDA and other similar forums if you want Android 3.0 sooner than Google is ready to give it to you…
Back on January 7th, we told you about VLC’s own Rémi Denis-Courmont and his letter to Apple which called out the VLC iOS app and it’s “infringement” of sorts against GNU licenses. Apple complied relatively quickly after the letter was sent. But today, VLC iOS app developer Applidium, responded to questions of 9to5Mac, highlighting their surprise and confusion over Denis-Courmont’s actions and proposed infringements…
- November 19, 2010 6:46 pm
In what has to be one of the quickest turn-arounds, Microsoft has gone from basically saying they’d actively seek out and sue individuals who hack the Xbox 360 Kinect gaming accessory, to now claiming that they’re “inspired”. The specific quotes and head scratching good time are after the break…
- November 19, 2010 2:26 pm
It wasn’t long ago that we saw the first images from a freshly cracked and hacked Microsoft Kinect gaining multi-touch support. But now that we’ve had a solid week to let the developer community really explore the Kinect’s open source driver, some really interesting things should start trickling out.
Take for example the image above which shows a Macbook Pro, Kinect, and iPad all playing nice together. The onscreen model grows larger or smaller depending on how close some one or some thing is to the Kinect. Tying it all together is one Apple iPad which is employing TouchOSC for fine tuning the onscreen model and Kinect. It’s pretty neat to see in action. On that note, hop inside and check out the video…
- November 12, 2010 5:52 pm
The fall of the Kinect has to be one of the fastest break-ins in gadget history (excluding pre-release iOS jailbreaks of course). A mere 4 days after Microsoft launched the Kinect, hackers had already cracked it, albiet with rather simple tricks. And now but a few days after that, the Kinect underground scene is already proving to be a quickly evolving network of talent. Hacker Florian Echtler has whipped up some pretty awesome multi-touch demoes that more or less look like popular sci-fi tech displayed in movies such as Avatar and Minority Report.
So far, Microsoft has remained mum on the work of these aspiring Kinect users. And hopefully it stays that way. Any condemnation would be sorely misplaced as it’s already becoming apparent that hackers, not Microsoft, will be the true innovation behind the gaming accessory.
With that said, sit back, relax, and jump inside to see Florian’s multi-touch Kinect hack in action…
Can a new Android phone by Samsung really be called “Epic”? The fact that it has 4G is a good start. Kicking the phone to the side to reveal a rather spacious 5-row sliding keyboard doesn’t hurt either. But are those two features alone enough to conquer them all?
Depends on what you look for in a phone. Though, the reported 1GHz “Hummingbird” processor, 1GB RAM/512 ROM, 802.11b/g/n w/ wifi hotspot, 5mp camera, and 720p video recording ability certainly add some weight. Tying it all together is Android 2.1 with Samsung’s love it or hate it TouchWiz 3.0 skin.
Other tidbits like price and release date have been grouped under the all too common “Soon”, so keep checkin’ back. But if you’re feeling the urge to stay up to the minute with the Epic 4G, sign up to receive more information as it becomes available. You know how it is, join the crowd.
Any Sprint users waiting with abated breath?
Speed. Yes, we talk about it a lot here. Not in the sense of moving vehicles or anything like that, but usually referring to some form of gadget or computer part. Hey, that’s what makes us tick, right? So here it is: You’ve got a Nokia N900 but the stock 700MHz ARM Cortex A8′s stock speed just isn’t doin’ it for ya. Perfect. Overclock it!
Much like devs have already managed to overclock the Palm Pre and Motorola DROID to name a couple, the uber communty supported dream device (N900 if you didn’t follow) finally can boast that it too has some CPU headroom thanks to the efforts of Maemo forum member “Lehto”.
Trying this little trickery by yourself is only recommended if you really know what you’re doing as such, nearly double the normal speed limit probably won’t net a positive return on battery life. Also, the jury is still out on how much (if any) overclocking will hurt overall component life within the device. If you decide to risk your own N900′s life by stopping by TalkMaemo.org and reading up on the OC process, consider yourself a test dummy for the greater good…
Geeky-Gadgets > IntoMobile > Slashgear
- February 8, 2010 10:39 pm
As far as device names go, the Samsung M100S is not thing special. It doesn’t hint at anything mischievous or powerful lurking under the hood. It’s a conservative and boring name frankly. But just as you shouldn’t judge a book by it’s cover, a smartphone shouldn’t be judged solely by it’s name. The Samsung M100S is actually quite the looker.
Dropping on SK Telecom in Marc, the M100S will feature an as of now, unnamed 800MHz processor, 3.7″ WVGA AMOLED display, 802.11n WiFi/GPS/T-DMB mobile TV, and a 5 megapixel camera that supports 720p video recording. Moving away from the hardware, the M100S will be South Korea’s first Android 2.1 device. On top of the good ‘ol ‘droid, Samsung’s own TouchWiz interface gets slapped on. Finally, this little shinning plastic beauty will have access to both the Android Market and SK Telecom’s own “T-Store” for mobile applications.
Even though we won’t see this device anywhere near US shores, it’s still cool none the less. And because I’ll never be able to have it, I just want it that much more. Pricing for those fortunate enough is unavailable for now.
Anyone thinking of a cross continental journey…?
Linux For Devices
- November 30, 2009 8:38 pm
Could the Droid really be nearing the 1,000,000 unit mark? If data collected by RBC Capital Markets analyst Mark Sue is to believed, the answer to that question is a resounding yet subdued “yes”. In the age of the multi-million selling iPhone, hitting the 7-digit sales mark doesn’t quite hold the significance or weight that it used to. Mind you, it’s still no small feat. While the latest iPhone 3GS sold over 1 million units in a weekend, you have to remember that it was available in multiple countries from the get go. The Droid was a U.S., Verizon only device during the initial push, limiting it’s overall uptake. I’m left sitting on the invisible fence of uncertainty. On one side, 1 million 4th quarter sales is big — huge for Android. At the same time, 1 million units sold isn’t really that much all things considered. Whataya think, is the Droid really that close to the big 7-digit figure and is it really that big of a deal?
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