Upscale London boroughs say no no no to BT's broadband revolution, ugly green boxes

Between all of the delays, disappointment and a general lack of availability, many Brits can't seem to catch a break when it comes to getting up to speed with fast internet - but this time it could be their own fault. BT's fiber optic rollout plans came to a screeching halt in Chelsea and Kensington after a staggering 96 of 108 applications for big green street cabinets housing the fiber were flat-out rejected. Neither local council is prepared to clutter its pristine streets with the "ugly" boxes.

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Samsung Galaxy S III June 20 release date for the US seemingly confirmed in Australia

Yesterday, the Samsung Galaxy S III was officially announced for Canada. And it will become available over there on June 20. That's the exact same date that was rumored to be when the Galaxy S III would also make it to T-Mobile in the US. Yet up until now neither Samsung nor the magenta carrier have said anything official about this.

That could change pretty soon, since the June 20 US release date for Samsung's latest and greatest has been seemingly confirmed in Australia. Yes, quite far away from the US.

Unwired View, Samsung Galaxy S III June 20 release date for the US seemingly confirmed in Australia

Microsoft Office for the iPad rumored for a 10th of November release

A little over a week ago, there were reports (again) that Microsoft could be launching its Microsoft Office productivity suite on iOS some time in November. The Daily who originally broke the news a couple of months ago is now back and is "confirming" the release and has even revealed a specific date – the 10th of November. Microsoft will launch Office for iPad on Nov. 10, The Daily has learned. This follows reports earlier this month that a late fall release was likely... We've learned that the development team within Office Mobile finished its work on the project last month, and the efforts of the design group wrapped soon after.

Ubergizmo, Microsoft Office for the iPad rumored for a 10th of November release

HTC EVO 4G LTE hitting Sprint stores on June 2nd

With the phones no longer locked up in customs, the HTC EVO 4G LTE has already shipped out to pre-orderers last week, but it still hasn't been made available in your local Sprint store or third-party affiliate.

Engadget, HTC EVO 4G LTE hitting Sprint stores on June 2nd

PSA: SpaceX's Dragon due to splash down at 11:44am ET (video)

SpaceX's Dragon spacecraft successfully departed the International Space Station at 4:07am ET and began its gentle descent into the atmosphere soon after. It's the home straight for the historic private spaceflight company as it concludes its first ever supply mission to the heavens. It's due to splash down in the Pacific Ocean, a few hundred miles off the coast of southern California at 11:44am ET. If you'd like to watch the craft being retrieved from its watery berth then head on past the break, with coverage set to begin from 10:15am ET.

Engadget, PSA: SpaceX's Dragon due to splash down at 11:44am ET (video)

Vodafone UK intros cheap Smart II Android phone, only £58.30 on PAYG

Vodafone has unveiled a new affordable Android smartphone that's being sold under its own brand. Called Vodafone Smart II, the device comes as the successor to the Smart 858 (launched last year with Android 2.2 Froyo on board). Probably manufactured by Huawei, the Vodafone Smart II runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread, and features: a 3.2 inch HVGA display, HSDPA, Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, GPS, Bluetooth, FM radio, 3.2MP rear camera with LED flash and VGA video recording, 150MB of internal memory, and a 2GB MicroSD card in the box.

Unwired View, Vodafone UK intros cheap Smart II Android phone, only £58.30 on PAYG

Google's Steve Lee talks about the history and future of Project Glass

Details on Google's Project Glass haven't been the easiest thing to come by since the wearable computing effort was announced earlier this year, but Google execs have been getting a bit more talkative and eager to give demonstrations as of late. You can now add product lead Steve Lee to that list, who's given a fairly wide-ranging interview to Fast Company on the project's origins and its future.

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Dell Latitude E6430 ATG

Today, Dell is refreshing its business computers lineup, namely the OptiPlex Series and the Latitude Series. The Dell Latitude E6430 ATG is a 14-inch rugged notebook powered by a third generation Intel processor (although Dell did not mention it, it is highly probable) and packed in a Tri-Metal armored casing that features an anodized aluminum display back, magnesium alloy wrapped corners, steel hinges, and a powder-coated base. As expected, the device is dust-proof, humidity and shock-proof,and resist to high temperature, high altitude and vibrations, thanks to its MIL-STD 810 G and IP5X testing.

Ubergizmo, Dell Latitude E6430 ATG

Zombie Gunship iOS Game App

For those fond of playing games on their iOS devices, they will realize that there seems to be quite a number of zombie games available out there. Well, zombies have become the enemy of choice lately among gamers and it won't be getting away any time soon. But it is good that there are zombie games out there that offer some unique game play and not just be copying what some other successful games have done. One of such games in mind is Zombie Gunship.
Zombie Gunship game app for iOS devices is a unique take on battling the zombie apocalypse.

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CyanogenMod 9 add-on gives your Galaxy Nexus a glass slipper, it will go to the GS III ball

If the arrival of the GS III has placed a dent in your “latest Galaxy” street-cred, help is at hand. Once again it's the fine folk at XDA-Developers who come up with the goods, in the form of a CM9 add-on pack for the apparently passé Galaxy Nexus. Included in the bundle are all the leaked goodies from Samsung's latest flagship so far (including a working S Voice), as well as a TouchWiz launcher for added authenticity, plus a few other treats for good measure. While designed for CM9, it's believed it may also work with other, similar ROMs.

2DayBlog.com, CyanogenMod 9 add-on gives your Galaxy Nexus a glass slipper, it will go to the GS III ball

CyanogenMod 9 add-on gives your Galaxy Nexus a glass slipper, it will go to the GS III ball

If the arrival of the GS III has placed a dent in your “latest Galaxy” street-cred, help is at hand. Once again it's the fine folk at XDA-Developers who come up with the goods, in the form of a CM9 add-on pack for the apparently passé Galaxy Nexus. Included in the bundle are all the leaked goodies from Samsung's latest flagship so far (including a working S Voice), as well as a TouchWiz launcher for added authenticity, plus a few other treats for good measure. While designed for CM9, it's believed it may also work with other, similar ROMs.

2DayBlog.com, CyanogenMod 9 add-on gives your Galaxy Nexus a glass slipper, it will go to the GS III ball

Quick Fathers Day Gifts: Samsung 32GB Class 10 Micro SD $30, 5,000mAh Portable Battery $25 [Deals]

You can never have too many SD cards, right. Well, eBay’s Daily Deals page has not only a great priced 32GB class 10 micro SD card ($30), but a nice 5,000mAh portable battery charger as well ($25). The card is an official Samsung manufactured SD card (part no. ), so, no worries on receiving a counterfeit. The portable battery charger has a 5 star rating from Amazon and features dual high-output 1A and 2.1A ports. That means this will not only charge your phone or tablet quickly, but simultaneously as well.


Android Phone, Quick Fathers Day Gifts: Samsung 32GB Class 10 Micro SD $30, 5,000mAh Portable Battery $25 [Deals]

Panasonic SC-MC10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Sometimes, trying to hear better is not only a matter of turning on the volume. It can also simply be a matter of trying to get closer to the sound. And if you cannot get closer to the source, then why not use this Panasonic SC-MC10 to bring the sound closer to you. The Panasonic SC-MC10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker is a portable wireless speaker that can allow you bring sound closer to you in order to hear better. This portable twin 1-watt wireless stereo speaker comes with a transmitter can be connected to a TV or any other audio source.

Gadget.com, Panasonic SC-MC10 Portable Bluetooth Speaker

Dell adds XPS One 27 with 2560 x 1440 screen to its all-in-one lineup, prices start at $1,399

HP, Sony and Toshiba have already outed their new offerings for the back-to-school season, and now Dell is stepping up to the plate with announcements of its own. First up is the XPS One 27 all-in-one. As the name would suggest, it has a 27-inch screen, and the resolution is an impressive 2560 x 1440 pixels. All configurations are going to ship with Ivy Bridge processors (Core i5 or i7) with up to 16GB of memory, and the standard 1TB 7,200RPM hard drive can be swapped out for a 2TB HDD or 32GB SSD.




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Google Maps update brings Zagat scores, reviews from experts and people you know

Many of you may have noticed a big update hitting the Google Play Store for Google Maps. Google has improved the experience by adding scores and summaries provided by dining site Zagat. You can also view reviews of places from experts and your friends. Finally, directions to a place can now be displayed inside its bubble on the map, meaning there's one less button you have to press to find your way to a certain destination.

Android Phone, Google Maps update brings Zagat scores, reviews from experts and people you know

Google's Steve Lee talks about the history and future of Project Glass

Details on Google's Project Glass haven't been the easiest thing to come by since the wearable computing effort was announced earlier this year, but Google execs have been getting a bit more talkative and eager to give demonstrations as of late. You can now add product lead Steve Lee to that list, who's given a fairly wide-ranging interview to Fast Company on the project's origins and its future.

Engadget, Google's Steve Lee talks about the history and future of Project Glass

Mitsubishi LaserVue 55LSR3 TV packs quite a punch

Yes, we have seen some pretty mean looking all-in-one computers in the past, but a TV. Sure, there were instances of a built-in DVR or DVD player, but those are not exactly mainstream offerings, and the screen sizes that came along with it did not really impress. Mitsubishi might have a behemoth of an all-in-one TV here, where the LaserVue 55LSR3 comes with a 55″ display which ought to keep many an eyeball happy, in addition to incorporating Mitsubishi's Real LaserVue technology. Just what kind of specifications does the 55LSR3 pack.

Ubergizmo, Mitsubishi LaserVue 55LSR3 TV packs quite a punch

Apple allegedly acquired audio software company Redmatica [Rumor]

Rumor has it that Cupertino-based tech giant Apple has acquired a startup company in Italy that specializes in developing digital music-editing apps. Redmatica is a company focused on developing software products that enhances the capabilities of audio samplers similar to the EXS24 used in the Logic Pro digital audio workstation and MIDI sequencer software application for the Mac OS X platform. As it turns out, Logic Pro, developed by a German music software and hardware company, was previously acquired by Apple in 2002.

Ubergizmo, Apple allegedly acquired audio software company Redmatica [Rumor]

HTC devices officially pass customs

Good news is inbound for you HTC fans. The devices that were held up at US Customs, including the HTC EVO 4G LTE and the HTC One X, have cleared the regulatory body. The devices were being stopped for inspection to look for a US patent owned by Apple. The patent covered a method clicking hyperlinks in a web browser.

Android Phone, HTC devices officially pass customs

ZTE teases 6.2mm-thick 'Athena,' crams in 720p IPS display and Cortex-A15 chip

Never mind Huawei's 6.68mm-thick Ascend P1 S or Oppo's 6.65mm-thick Finder, because the record's about to be beaten yet again by another Chinese manufacturer. Codenamed "Athena," this mysterious ZTE phone's been getting a fair bit of attention on Sina Weibo with its 6.2mm slimness claim, all thanks to a keen terminal device strategy director from the company. While Mr.



Engadget, ZTE teases 6.2mm-thick 'Athena,' crams in 720p IPS display and Cortex-A15 chip

Apple to Demo New TV OS at WWDC Next Week

We've been hearing rumors about Apple's new TV over the past few weeks. Now apparently, the folks over at BGR have learnt from a source that they claim is 'trusted', that the Cupertino tech giant is planning to demo a brand new version of the Apple TV's OS at Apple's Worldwide Developer's Conference (WWDC 2012) that will be taking place from the 11th of June through to the 15th. Reportedly, the new OS in question is said to be much more feature-complete than the current OS that Apple TV runs. In addition to that, the source also states that this OS will feature on Apple's much talked about and upcoming HDTV.

Ubergizmo, Apple to Demo New TV OS at WWDC Next Week

HP names Bill Veghte new COO, hands over the keys to HP Software

After successfully piloting HP's software division and, presumably, performing well as the company's chief strategy officer, Bill Veghte is getting a promotion. Effective immediately he'll be taking over as COO of the struggling computer manufacturer and finally handing over the keys to HP Software. As Veghte is forced to give up his executive vice president's position, George Kadifa will be stepping it to take up the charge of leading the non hardware-based part of the business. The move will also mean that Veghte will be working even more closely with CEO Whitman, who expressed confidence in Veghte.

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Facebook's Highlight Feature Has Arrived

Just a couple of weeks ago, we heard about a new feature that was rumored to be featured in Facebook called Highlight. This feature effectively allows people to pay a sum and Facebook would promote your selected post and now incidentally, it has begun to show up with the first sighting so far by an owner of a music blog called Gorilla vs Bear. Chris Cantalini, the owner of the music blog in question tweeted that he was in the process of posting a track by Holy Balm when he was interrupted with a prompt (pictured above) that enquired if he wanted to pay a sum as much as $100 to make that song in that post reach an amount of 39,000 people.

Ubergizmo, Facebook's Highlight Feature Has Arrived

Google+ Local sees reviews from friends, Zagat invade your restaurant hunts (video)

We'd been wondering what Google would do following its acquisition of Zagat, and now we know: it's part of Google+ Local, a boost to Maps, general search, and Google+ itself. Zagat's point system now automatically shows up in search results for restaurants that have been given the extra scrutiny. Those of us who don't trust The Man for reviews will also now see Google+ friends' picks surface at the same time.

Engadget, Google+ Local sees reviews from friends, Zagat invade your restaurant hunts (video)

This is why the Pebble Blue Samsung Galaxy S III is delayed

Ladies and Gentlemen, the reason the Samsung Galaxy S III in Pebble Blue has been delayed two to three weeks. We had heard Samsung somehow botched the paint job, but now we have visual confirmation of the problem. A European mobile blog received an early version of the device and and pictures clearly show a splotchy white tinge to the finish.

Android Phone, This is why the Pebble Blue Samsung Galaxy S III is delayed

Futulele Lets You Play Ukulele in iPad

If you cannot afford the $450 guitar for the iPhone, perhaps you should consider learning to play the ukulele for only $4.99 (provided you have an iPad). The Futulele ukulele app by Amidio adds island vibe to your fave tablet, not to mention looks amazing on the new iPad and its Retina display. The app features CrystalClear 4.0 sound engine that works its magic with 72 ukulele string samples, which can be combined and tweaked for a more pleasurable ukulele experience. Just strum the iPad like you would with an old-fashioned guitar and Futulele alters the sound depending of the strum's speed.

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Xperia arc and neo get the Android 4.0 treatment, Sony makes good on its upgrade plans

Sony's been pretty forthcoming about its Ice Cream Sandwich rollout, informing users of certain instabilities (see: Xperia Play) and mostly abiding by its planned upgrade schedule. In line with its announcement from last week regarding second round refreshes, Xperia arc and neo handsets have now begun to receive that Android 4.0.4 update, no doubt delighting owners and invoking the ire of their Gingerbread-toting friends. It's a rare moment of reversal that should see owners of those two elder devices from a bygone SE-era enjoying a temporary leg up on their faster, better, flashier brethren.

Engadget, Xperia arc and neo get the Android 4.0 treatment, Sony makes good on its upgrade plans

ICS updates finally hit I9100 and I9100G Galaxy S II in India

Most of the Galaxy S II users out there have been enjoying their due ICS serving for a while now, but those unlucky ones living in India were still waiting. Well today this finally changed as both versions of the smartphone available in the the country started receiving the ICS updates. According to numerous user reports we received, both the Samsung I9100 Galaxy S II (based on the home-brewed Exynos SoC) and the Samsung 9100G Galaxy S II (running atop a TI OMAP 4430 SoC) are now getting notifications to apply the Ice Cream Sandwich update.

GSM Arena, ICS updates finally hit I9100 and I9100G Galaxy S II in India

HTC Desire C lands in China next month, could be dirt cheap

The HTC Desire C has been licensed for sale in China by the relevant authorities. This means that it's going to arrive on the market over there pretty soon. Furthermore, if rumored pricing turns out to be real, this may just become HTC's cheapest smartphone to ever be officially sold in China. The HTC Desire C was announced a couple of weeks ago as the successor to the Wildfire line of entry-level Android smartphones.

Unwired View, HTC Desire C lands in China next month, could be dirt cheap

Info-Tech Research Group Names Avaya a "Champion" of Unified Communications

Avaya earns top product scores in Info-Tech Research Vendor Landscape reportAvaya Aura® “well-positioned as a UC platform of choice” for Avaya and non-Avaya environmentsBASKING RIDGE, NJ – Avaya was named a Champion of the Unified Communications market, with the Avaya Aura® platform earning the top product scores out of 12 major UC vendors, in a new Vendor Landscape report by Info-Tech Research Group.“With a wide range of UC features, Avaya Aura® is well-positioned as both the UC platform of choice for Avaya IP telephony users, as well as an option for deploying an integrated, &a

Press Release Distribution, Info-Tech Research Group Names Avaya a "Champion" of Unified Communications

Is Facebook Phone Set to Fail?

Yesterday, we reported about how Facebook allegedly recruited several former software and hardware engineers from Apple who worked on the iPhone and iPad, as part of the company's plan of creating a smartphone on their own. The news brought out a flurry of reactions in the tech-o-sphere.

Gadget.com, Is Facebook Phone Set to Fail?

Kogan intros 10-inch Agora tablet with ICS in Australia, ships next month starting at $179

The sea of budget-friendly slates just keeps on comin' - and hey, we're certain you won't mind it in the least. This time around it's Kogan bringing its own sub-$200 Agora tablet to folks living in the land of Oz. Those near 200 bucks will give Aussies a taste of Android 4.0, as well as a 10-inch, 1024 x 768 display, one rear 2-megapixel shooter, a 1.2GHz Cortex A8 CPU under the hood and 16GB of built-in storage (expandable via microSD). Meanwhile, those looking to keep spending to a minimum can look towards the lesser-priced $179 slab, which is identical in every bit, save for the lower 8GB of internal storage.


Engadget, Kogan intros 10-inch Agora tablet with ICS in Australia, ships next month starting at $179

RFID tags to prevent birds nest counterfeit

RFID technology does not only help schools keep track of where their students are at all times, ushering in the era of a digital leash, it will also be utilized to stop the sale of counterfeit birds nests – a delicacy in China as well as different parts of the world which has proven to be quite the lucrative merchandise. I do have my reservations about the alleged nutritional value of birds nest though, considering how it is made up of saliva, but I suppose to each his or her own.

Ubergizmo, RFID tags to prevent birds nest counterfeit

LG launches 'upgraded' SP820 Smart TV Upgrader box in June for about $170 US

Should you have the impulse to turn your dumb display into a full-fledged Smart TV, LG has revealed the second iteration of its Smart TV Upgrader box is ready to hit the marketplace. The original ST600 box was released last year, and this new SP820 was announced earlier this year at CES. It adds LG's Smart TV experience complete with Magic gesture and voice controlled remote to any HDTV with an HDMI input. There's access to both 2D and 3D streaming content from the internet, DLNA, Wi-Fi Direct and any new apps LG rolls out for its platform.

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Ice Cream Sandwich Leaked for the LG Spectrum – Over-The-Air Update Rolling Out Soon?

There’s no denying that Android users everywhere are clamoring for Android 4.0 on their devices. A few weeks ago, the LG Spectrum received a software update to software version VS920V6, but to many a user’s dismay, it wasn’t the sweet taste of Ice Cream Sandwich they were hoping for. While bug fixing updates are always welcomed, some were disappointed to find that it was nothing more than an incremental Android 2.3.6 update. Well, it looks an official ICS OTA may soon be underway, with an official leaked Android 4.0 build for the LG Spectrum making its way onto XDA forums.

Android Phone, Ice Cream Sandwich Leaked for the LG Spectrum â€" Over-The-Air Update Rolling Out Soon?

New Asus Transformer tablets to be announced at Computex 2012?

Asus has already introduced two new Transformer Android tablets this year (the Transformer Pad 300, and the Transformer Pad Infinity TF300T), and it looks like it's getting ready to unveil new ones. The company has posted a teaser video that promises "truly incredible next transformations" for Computex 2012 (which will take place in Taipei between June 5 and June 9). This description, alongside the ambiguous image that shows up in the video at some point, makes me believe we're going to see at least another Transformer at Computex.



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1,600 GameStop Stores Now Carrying Android Tablets

Since October last year, we knew that GameStop was selling Android tablets. Now however, the company has released a press statement saying that more than 1,600 stores are carrying Android-based tablets. To be more specific, the company is now selling tablets made by manufacturers like Acer, Asus, Samsung and Toshiba and, the devices will be slightly different from purchasing any of the tablets from anywhere else other than the 1,600 GameStop stores that sell it.

Ubergizmo, 1,600 GameStop Stores Now Carrying Android Tablets

Somo Is The Fastest Growing Mobile Company In Europe

500% Growth Over Three Years Secures Success For Somo In Media Momentum’s Top 50London, 28 May 2012: Somo (www.somoglobal.com) has been named as the fastest growing mobile company in Europe and third fastest growing digital company overall in the 2012 Media Momentum Awards, after increasing its revenues by 508% over the last three years. The awards, organised by leading investment bankers GP Bullhound, recognise the most innovative and fastest growing companies in the European digital economy.

Press Release Distribution, Somo Is The Fastest Growing Mobile Company In Europe

Sony pushing ICS to more devices next week, confirms Xperia Play won't be upgraded

Owners of the Xperia Play, it's time to curl up with a teddy bear and your favorite ice cream — just as long as it's not in sandwich form. After the sudden and unexplained disappearance of the “PlayStation Phone” from the Android 4.0 upgrade list yesterday, Sony has followed it up with a full confirmation accompanied by the usual explanation.

2DayBlog.com, Sony pushing ICS to more devices next week, confirms Xperia Play won't be upgraded

1Mpad is Malaysia's first branded 7 inch Gingerbread tablet, will cost a dearly RM 999

So you've decided that it's time to make a tablet part of your life, but a lack of star-spangled slabs has prompted you to defer the purchase. Malaysians now face no such dilemma, due in no small part to the 1Malasyia Pad — the country's first branded tab. The 1Mpad will reportedly soon be marketed to students (1.4 million of them, in fact), but 5,000 of the 7-inch Gingerbread devices are now being offered up to deep-pocketed locals, priced online at a rather-ambitious 999 Malaysian ringgits (about $315).

2DayBlog.com, 1Mpad is Malaysia's first branded 7 inch Gingerbread tablet, will cost a dearly RM 999

Motorola RAZR MAXX Hits Puerto Rico Via Claro

The all new Motorola RAZR MAXX is now available for purchase in Puerto Rico via Claro. The handset retails for $100 with a voice and Mobile Internet plan of $64.98. Just to remind you, the RAZR MAXX packs a 4.3-inch 960 x 540 Super AMOLED Advanced capacitive touchscreen display, a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 1GB RAM, a 16GB of internal storage, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), a 3300mAh battery and runs on Android 2.3 OS.

TechFresh, Motorola RAZR MAXX Hits Puerto Rico Via Claro

1Mpad is Malaysia's first branded tablet, delivers 7 inches of Gingerbread for $315

So you've decided that it's time to make a tablet part of your life, but a lack of star-spangled slabs has prompted you to defer the purchase. Malaysians now face no such dilemma, due in no small part to the 1Malasyia Pad - the country's first branded tab. The 1Mpad will reportedly soon be marketed to students (1.4 million of them, in fact), but 5,000 of the 7-inch Gingerbread devices are now being offered up to deep-pocketed locals, priced online at a rather-ambitious 999 Malaysian ringgits (about $315).

Engadget, 1Mpad is Malaysia's first branded tablet, delivers 7 inches of Gingerbread for $315

Video game helps doctors detect drug abuse in patients

Doctors at the Northwestern Memorial Hospital are using a video game to help them identity signs of addiction in their patients. The said video game, based on a previous research made by Dr. Michael M. Fleming of the Northwestern University Feingberg School of Medicine, is derived from the same technology used by FBI agents during interrogation. Already in its final stage of testing, the video game uses an actor's voice to simulate a hypothetical conversation with a patient.

Ubergizmo, Video game helps doctors detect drug abuse in patients

Absinthe 2.0 hits the download wire, jailbreaks all iOS 5.1.1 devices but the 32nm iPad 2

Absinthe's “so-easy-your-grandma-could-do-it” jailbreak tool just got an update to version 2.0, enabling support for a handful of Apple portables running iOS 5.1.1. Absinthe 2.0, which was developed by the “Jailbreak Dream Team” (Chronic-Dev and iPhone Dev) joins Redsn0w's tool, and will support all iPhone and iPad versions, with the exception of iPad2,4 — the most recent iPad 2 variant, shipping with a 32nm A5 chip. The jailbreak tool can also be installed on iPod3,1 and 4,1 models.

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BEST DEALS: Galaxy S3 “free” on £26 T-Mobile SIM

Online phone store Mobiles.co.uk is featuring a rather impressive deal covering the Galaxy S III should you be up for getting one alongside a T-Mobile contract, selling Samsung's hot new Android model for “free” on a £26 monthly tariff. It's a properly usable contract, too, offering 750MB of mobile data, unlimited text messages and 300 human-to-human calling minutes. And the telephone itself, of course, in its dark blue configuration:.
You also get one month half price, which brings the price down by another few pence.

Eurodroid, BEST DEALS: Galaxy S3 “free” on £26 T-Mobile SIM