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Samsung Mobile Unveils Premium Accessory Suite for Galaxy Tab™ 10.1

Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, the world's thinnest mobile tablet, now supported by exclusive accessory portfolio offering convenient, portable solutions in docking, charging and convertibility; Available online at Samsung.com
June 21, 2011 11:23 AM Eastern Daylight Time

DALLAS--(EON: Enhanced Online News)--Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), the No.1 mobile phone provider in the United States1, today announced a line of premium accessories designed exclusively for the Android™ 3.1 Honeycomb-powered Samsung Galaxy Tab™ 10.1. The new set of accessories includes an array of docking, charging and convertibility options to provide users with an enhanced mobile experience for the latest in Android tablet computing.

GALAXY TAB 10.1 KEY ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE NOW

Docking Solutions

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 accessory portfolio includes several docking solutions for consumers to easily view their favorite movies, listen to music, or quickly empty their inbox on their Galaxy Tab. The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Multi-Media Dock provides desktop docking in landscape view, allowing users to charge their Galaxy Tab 10.1 while checking email, listening to music via the 3.5 mm stereo line-out port, or viewing their favorite photos in digital picture frame mode. With easy data sync to PC, pictures, videos, music, contacts, and calendar appointments sync smoothly from the Galaxy Tab 10.1 to a home computer. The Multi-Media Dock also includes HDMI pass through, allowing users to connect their docked Galaxy Tab 10.1 to Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 HDMI Adapter (sold separately) to seamlessly transfer multimedia content to a home entertainment center.

With comfortable, soft-touch Android Hotkeys, convenient charging and audio line-out capabilities, the full-size Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Keyboard Dock maximizes the Tab's features while keeping it securely stationed in the weighted, integrated charging and media dock. Meanwhile, the Android Hotkeys give you one touch access to key features like Internet, e-mail, music and video controls.

Protective Casing Options

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 line of accessories also provides users multiple protective casing options, with two available now and a third option – the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 Bluetooth Keyboard Case – available later this summer. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 Book Cover Case protects all corners and sides of the Galaxy Tab 10.1 against bumps and scratches while also converting into an easel stand with non-slip feet on the edges. When propped as an easel stand, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 Book Cover Case holds the Tab higher to easily view multimedia content while standing up, or props it lower as a keyboard stand for owners to use the Galaxy Tab 10.1 touch-screen keyboard without removing the Tab from its case. Made from premium material, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 Book Cover Case is durable, stylish and always maintains its shape.

Also available now is the Galaxy Tab 10.1 Leather Pouch for the perfect mix of portability and convenience. Made from soft leather, this black protective pouch snugly holds the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and fits easily in luggage or a briefcase, offering users a stylish protective carrying solution with no added weight or bulk.

Adapters for Multimedia Solutions

Samsung's popular movie and TV content service, known as Media Hub, has been redesigned with a new user interface for even faster content downloads and will be available on the Galaxy Tab 10.1 through a future software upgrade. The new version of Media Hub also includes an HD Extender, allowing users to play back Media Hub content on their television via Samsung's new HDMI Cable Adapter. This adapter also charges the Galaxy Tab and provides 1080p Video playback.

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 supports USB On-The-Go (OTG), a hardware solution that allows for several USB enhancements that go beyond data sync and charging. In addition to the ability to upload and share multimedia content between the Galaxy Tab 10.1 and other devices, the Galaxy Tab 10.1 USB Adapter utilizes the Tab's USB OTG support and allows seamless connectivity between the Tab 10.1 and USB accessory devices such as keyboards, mice, memory sticks, and other peripherals. After simply plugging the USB Adapter into the Galaxy Tab accessory port, owners are now able to use a keyboard, mouse, or memory stick directly with the Galaxy Tab 10.1 without having to load drivers.

Additional Galaxy Tab 10.1 Accessories Available Now

The Galaxy Tab 10.1 accessories lineup also includes a collection of charging and enhancement solutions universal to the entire Galaxy Tab portfolio. Whether at home or abroad, the USB 2A Travel Charger and USB 2A Car Charger allow users to stay powered up while on the go. Each includes a USB to 30 Pin Data Cable that can also be purchased separately.

Additionally, seamlessly interact with your Tab while leaving messy finger prints behind with the Galaxy Tab Conductive Stylus. Finished in attractive chrome and black and styled similar to a premium writing instrument, the Conductive Stylus simulates a finger touch, tap or swipe to provide a full touch screen environment without fingerprints or smudging. The Conductive Stylus is designed with a shirt pocket clip for convenient storage and portability.

GALAXY TAB 10.1 KEY ACCESSORIES AVAILABLE MID-SUMMER

Available later this summer, Galaxy Tab 10.1 users can enhance their accessory portfolio with additional solutions for content sharing and protection. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 Bluetooth Keyboard gives users a full-sized wireless keyboard in a super-thin design. The Galaxy Tab 10.1 Bluetooth Keyboard comes in a sleek black leather case that allows for easy tying at an adjustable angle, while the comfortable Android Hotkeys provide shortcuts to users' favorite Tab 10.1 features.

Also later this summer, users can transfer photos and videos directly from their digital camera to their Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 with the Samsung SD Card Adapter and USB connection kit. Put the Galaxy Tab 10.1 in digital picture frame mode, and users can easily view slideshows of their favorite photos on the Tab's brilliant 10.1-inch HD touchscreen display with WXGA 1280 x 800 resolution, delivering vibrant colors, crisp clarity, and smooth transitions.

For more information on retail availability and a complete list of accessories for the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, visit www.samsung.com.

1Number one mobile phone provider in the U.S. claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics Q1 2011 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports.

About Samsung Telecommunications America

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets and telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

About Samsung Electronics

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in semiconductor, telecommunication, digital media and digital convergence technologies with 2008 consolidated sales of US$96 billion. Employing approximately 164,600 people in 179 offices across 61 countries, the company consists of seven independently operated business units: Visual Display, Mobile Communications, Telecommunication Systems, Digital Appliances, IT Solutions, Semiconductor and LCD. Recognized as one of the fastest growing global brands, Samsung Electronics is a leading producer of digital TVs, memory chips, mobile phones and TFT-LCDs. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

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Slingbox Rival Vulkano Flow Copies TV to Phones, Tablets - PC Magazine

Monsoon Multimedia said Tuesday that its Vulkano Flow, a $99.99 rival to the Slingbox, will now actually store recorded media on smartphones and tablets for later offline viewing.

Previously, the Flow - a set-top box that sits next to a DVR, and was launched this past January at the Consumer Electronics Show - only streamed live content to smartphones and tablets, allowing live TV to be "placeshifted" to digital devices.

Now, Monsoon will actually store the content on the tablet or smartphone, which must be connected via Wi-Fi to actually record the video to the device. Once on there, the video can paused, rewound, and fast forwarded, as a DVR can. (The Flow can also control and stream video from a DVR, Monsoon has said.)

The new Vulkano Flow capabilities are compatible with iPhones, iPads and Android devices, Monsoon said. To enable the connected device capability, however, users must also purchase the associated app for $12.99 each. The player software is free for Windows and Mac.

A representative of Monsoon said that more than one recording could be stored on a tablet or a phone for offline viewing. Although one might think that each video file could theoretically be copied, the video will be encrypted to prevent unauthorized copying, the Monsoon representative said.

Existing and proposed TiVo apps, as well as the SlingBox, allow content to be streamed to external devices, not stored. "You can watch live TV anywhere in the world, and what the news is is that you can directly record that television content to the mobile phone," the Monsoon spokeswoman said.

"The Vulkano line of devices has been created to offer consumers the ultimate flexibility in entertainment and we are proud to be the first to offer direct recording and DVR for mobile devices," said Colin Stiles, executive vice president of sales and marketing at Monsoon, in a statement. "Consumers are making smartphones and tablets an essential part of their every day lives and are expecting to view and browse the TV content that they pay for at their leisure, no matter where they are in the world."

Video can be stored on either the iPad, iPhone, or Android at "D1" or 640-by-480 resolutions or 352-by-240 resolutions. At maximum quality, each hour of video requires about a gigabyte of storage, the Monsoon representative said.

In related news, Sling Media has launched a beta program whereby users can sign up and watch their home Slingbox via a Google TV. "Soon you will be able to extend your complete living room HDTV experience to any TV around your home, or another TV in any location where you have an Internet connection," Sling said.

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Huawei unveils MediaPad - Al-Bawaba

Huawei, a leading telecom solutions provider, today announced the launch date of the Huawei MediaPad, the world’s first 7-inch Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablet. The MediaPad is a complete entertainment powerhouse driven by Qualcomm’s dual-core 1.2GHz processor, supported by Huawei Device’s Hi-Space cloud solution and Google Android Market. The MediaPad provides a fabulous user-experience in a stylish, high-performing and ultra-portable package.

The MediaPad is Huawei Device’s smartest, slimmest and lightest tablet yet, measuring just 10.5mm (0.4 inches) deep and weighing approximately 390g (0.86 pounds). It supports 1080P full HD video playback and features a 1.3 megapixel front facing camera and 5 megapixel auto focus rear facing camera with HD video recording capabilities. With HSPA+ 14.4Mbps and high-speed WiFi 802.11n Internet connectivity, the MediaPad doesn’t just entertain – it keeps you connected.

“With the Huawei MediaPad, we are demonstrating yet again that design, functionality and performance is within anyone’s reach. The 7-inch tablet remains the preferred size for portability and Android Honeycomb 3.2 is dedicated to enhance the full potential of 7-inch tablets. Huawei is very pleased to be the first to offer this package to consumers globally,” said Dai Shengwei, President of Huawei Terminal Middle East. “The MediaPad opens up new worlds of entertainment for consumers by removing the barriers to tablet ownership, enabling access to a truly high-quality mobile entertainment experience fully integrated with cloud-based internet content.”

An Out-of-this-World Entertainment Experience

The MediaPad supports HSPA+ data services, Flash 10.3 videos and comes preinstalled with applications such as Facebook, Twitter, Let's Golf and Documents to Go. With the 7-inch IPS touch screen, the MediaPad offers a standout visual experience for photos, movies and applications. Entertainment and gaming experience are taken to the next level with the MediaPad’s 1.2GHz Dual-Core processor, HD playback and HDMI port.

Expansion of Huawei Device’s Smart Offerings

The MediaPad builds on the global success of the IDEOS S7 Slim tablet and cements Huawei Device’s ability to cater to the explosive demand for tablets. According to the International Data Corporation, sales in the tablet market are expected to increase more than fourfold in the next two years. The MediaPad will be showcased at Huawei’s “Smart for Transformation” booth at CommunicAsia 2011 in Singapore. Along with Huawei’s latest range of smart devices, the MediaPad is a prime example of Huawei Device’s focus on the power of practical innovation.

An Arabized version of the MediaPad will be available in the Middle East by mid-November 2011, while the English version will be available by mid-September 2011.

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Juniper Networks and OnLive Partner to Deliver Instant Access to Any ... - MarketWatch (press release)

SUNNYVALE, CA and PALO ALTO, CA (MARKETWIRE via COMTEX) -- Juniper Networks /quotes/zigman/202982/quotes/nls/jnpr JNPR -0.83% and OnLive, Inc., the pioneer of on-demand, instant-play video games and applications, today announced they are entering into a strategic partnership under which Juniper will be the exclusive networking provider for OnLive's network infrastructure. Additionally, the two companies plan to jointly develop cloud-based services for the enterprise that will deliver a media-rich, interactive experience to mobile, desktop and presentation devices -- instantly, simply and securely from any location.

Powered by Juniper Networks, OnLive would provide consumers and enterprise customers with unmatched performance, security, reliability and true flexibility across both physical and virtual environments. Using OnLive's instant response video compression technology and Juniper Networks(R) Junos(R) Pulse client, the experience of remotely-accessed desktops and applications -- whether on a PC, Mac, iPad, Android tablet or OnLive-enabled TV or monitor -- would be indistinguishable from a local one.

By moving computing functions to the network, OnLive is defining the next generation of cloud computing. OnLive's cloud-based video compression technology has revolutionized the way video games are played, both in the home and on mobile devices, as a user's computer or device becomes nothing more than a means for display and input. By applying this same technology to the enterprise, even media-rich content and bandwidth-intensive applications can be delivered instantly, simply and securely to mobile desktops and devices via the cloud. With an end-to-end infrastructure powered by Juniper Networks, OnLive's new network would not only change the way OnLive's entertainment applications are created, delivered and consumed, but enable the security and robustness required for enterprise applications.

"OnLive's cloud gaming technology places unprecedented demands on network infrastructure, and Juniper is the only network provider that is able to meet these requirements," said Steve Perlman, president and CEO of OnLive. "Juniper's state-of-the-art performance and security also makes them the ideal partner as OnLive extends the same no-compromise cloud hosting technology to enterprise applications, leapfrogging the entire desktop virtualization industry. A remote desktop experience would be the same as a local desktop experience on any connected device, regardless of the application or content, so users could enjoy all the benefits of desktop virtualization without any of the hassles."

"Online gaming is among the most intensive applications in the world where users expect precision and immediate response. It requires a powerful and highly reliable network that doesn't compromise user experience," said Kevin Johnson, CEO of Juniper Networks. "OnLive and Juniper share a commitment to delivering innovative, ground-breaking technologies, and we are excited to partner together to push the boundaries of cloud computing and redefine how rich interactive media are delivered."

Today, OnLive already has an integrated network with Juniper Networks EX Series Ethernet Switches, MX Series 3D Universal Edge Routers and SRX Series Services Gateways that ensure consistency, high performance, reliability and security at scale. To meet the growing demands of its cloud-based infrastructure, OnLive will also deploy:

-- Juniper Networks QFabric(TM) Solution-- As OnLive's exclusive data center fabric provider, Juniper will provide OnLive with a superior approach to building and securing its virtualized data centers in California, Texas and Virginia, and enable exponential improvements in data center speed, scale and efficiency. -- Junos Pulse-- A simple-to-use, comprehensive solution comprised of secure remote access for mobile devices, mobile device security, and comprehensive device policy enforcement and management, Junos Pulse would enable users of all mobile devices, including smartphones, tablets, laptops and netbooks, to securely access OnLive cloud-based applications.

Through this strategic partnership, Juniper Networks is entering into an agreement with OnLive to jointly collaborate on creating additional value-added services and feature-rich applications using Junos Pulse. As OnLive looks beyond gaming and expands into new markets and platforms, such as enterprise systems, Juniper Networks will provide OnLive with a new network that will transform the economics and experience of networking for its customers.

The OnLive Game Service delivers users the latest high-performance, top-tier games instantly to almost any device, eliminating the need for expensive local consoles or high-end PCs. In addition to availability on almost all PCs and Macs, through partnerships with VIZIO, HTC and others, OnLive expects to be available by the end of 2011 on 25 million Internet TVs, 50 million Blu-ray players and 25 million tablets in the US and the UK. In 2012, OnLive expects to be available on most devices that support video streaming services such as Netflix, making console-class gaming as accessible as movies are today. Juniper's network infrastructure will enable OnLive to scale to this degree of ubiquity while maintaining the absolutely no-compromise performance that video games demand.

About OnLive OnLive is the pioneer of on-demand, instant-play video game services, delivering real-time interactive experiences and rich media through the Internet. With groundbreaking video compression technology, OnLive harnesses cloud computing to provide the power and intelligence needed to instantly deliver the latest, premium game titles to any HDTV via the OnLive Game System or nearly any PC and Mac via a small browser download. The OnLive Viewer app is available for the iPad and is coming soon for Android tablets. OnLive technology is backed by hundreds of patents and patents pending. The company is headquartered in Palo Alto, California. OnLive investors include Warner Bros., Autodesk, Maverick Capital, AT&T, British Telecommunications (BT), The Belgacom Group and HTC. More information is available at www.onlive.com .

About Juniper Networks Juniper Networks is in the business of network innovation. From devices to data centers, from consumers to cloud providers, Juniper Networks delivers the software, silicon and systems that transform the experience and economics of networking. Additional information can be found at Juniper Networks ( www.juniper.net ).

Juniper Networks and Junos are registered trademarks of Juniper Networks, Inc. in the United States and other countries. The Juniper Networks and Junos logos are trademarks of Juniper Networks, Inc. OnLive is a registered trademark of OnLive, Inc. in the United States and other countries. All other trademarks, service marks, registered trademarks, or registered service marks are the property of their respective owners.

Juniper Networks Media Relations: Cindy Ta (408) 936-6131 cta@juniper.net Juniper Networks Investor Relations: Kathleen Nemeth (408) 936-5397 knemeth@juniper.net OnLive Media Relations: Jane Anderson (650) 543-5508 jane.anderson@onlive.com

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Sony's cloud-based, digital music service now on Android - msnbc.com

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Xperia arc Home, "Music Unlimited" cloud-based digital music service

Following recent announcements this spring from Apple, Amazon and Google about cloud-based, digital music services, Sony has now made available on Android its version, Music Unlimited, which boasts access to about seven million songs. 

The licensed songs are available from Universal Music Group, Sony Music Entertainment, Warner Music Group and EMI Music as well as leading independent labels and major publishers worldwide. 

Unlike Amazon, Google or Apple, you'll have to pay for this cloud, no matter if you go for the basic monthly subscription plan or the premium. For $4 there's a music matching service, similar to Apple's for $25 a year; for $10 there's an unlimited catalog on-demand access to music, like Rhapsody or Rdio, and access to hundreds of music channels. The premium level also allows for synced playlists, consolidation of old and new in one library and a free 30-day trial.

Music Unlimited has been in the U.S., Australia and New Zealand since February (debuting it in December in the U.K. and Ireland), but the company has, after all, been mired in the PlayStation Network security breach this spring in which hackers took private information from some 102 million personal accounts.

The digital music service (powered by the Qriocity App on Android Market) will be available to users in the U.S., France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Spain, the U.K., Australia and New Zealand.

Users can access the service on Sony Ericsson’s Android-based mobile devices, including: Xperia arc, Xperia Play, Xperia X10, Xperia X8 and Xperia neo as well as other Android-based devices. The vast array of Sony Internet-connected devices can also be used, including 2010 and 2011 models of Bravia HDTVs, blu-ray disc players and home theater systems, as well as the PlayStation devices, which were the primary ways to access Music Unlimited before the expansion of service to Android. 

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Dolphin Browser HD 6 beta for Android turns web pages into magazines - Mobiputing

The folks behind the popular Dolphin Browser HD web browser for Android have finally worked out the page loading kinks in version 5.x of the mobile browser. So what’s next? Dolphin Browser HD 6 beta, of course. You can download an early version of the next-generation browser for free from the Android Market.

There’s one major new feature in Dolphin 6.0. It’s called Webzine, and it basically allows you to populate your home page with a list of icons for news, entertainment, sports, or tech web sites. But when you tap on the icon instead of simply opening a web page you’re greeted with a streamlined page with headlines, images, and maybe a little text. You can swipe left or right or up and down to load additional articles. And tapping any article will bring up an article excerpt.

Dolphin Browser HD 6 strips the advertising and formatting from the articles in the Webzine view, but since the app shows excerpts instead of full articles, and links to the full web site, I’m not sure if this will cause any problems in the long run. On the other hand, the fact that Dolphin only shows excerpts makes the Webzine view kind of useless. Pretty, but useless.

You can install Dolphin Browser HD 6 beta alongside version 5.1, and you can even import your settings.

via Android Police

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Vizio Readies 8-Inch Tablet - Twice

New York - Vizio announced summertime availability of its first tablet, a Wi-Fi model equipped with 8-inch touchscreen and IR blaster to double as a universal remote.

The VTAB1008 tablet from Vizio
The company did not mention which version of the Android OS is used, nor did it disclose a price, but it did say the VTAB1008 would use an interface that the company will adopt across multiple home entertainment products, including TVs and Blu-ray players, that will access the web and download apps from the Android Market.

Vizio outlined its plans here at the Consumer Electronics Association (CEA) Line Show, though it also showed the product and its first smartphone, also Android-based, at January's International CES.

The tablet, due in retail stores nationwide in the summer, features 1GHz processor, 8-inch 1,024 by 768 capacitive touchscreen, built-in GPS, 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth connectivity and extended battery lasting up to 10 hours depending on usage, the company said. Other features include  2GB of onboard storage, MicroSD card slot supporting an additional 32GB, HD video playback, micro HDMI output and front-facing camera video chats.  Three embedded speakers deliver stereo playback in portrait and landscape mode.

A built-in universal remote control app features codes for 95 percent of remote-controllable devices on the U.S. market, the company said.

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Sorry HTML 5, mobile apps are used more than the web - GigaOm

Mobile applications are commanding more attention on smartphones than the web, highlighting the need for strong app stores on handset platforms. For the first time since Flurry, a mobile analytics firm, has been reporting engagement time of apps and web on smartphones, software is used on average for 81 minutes per day vs 74 minutes of web use. Just a year ago, mobile web use outnumbered time spent on apps with 64 minutes as compared to 43 minutes. Trends are ever subject to change, but this one indicates that we’ll be waiting longer for HTML 5 web apps to unify the world of mobile devices.

What are our mobile app minutes spent doing? Flurry, which monitors software on  iOS, Android, BlackBerry, Windows Phone and J2ME platforms, says we’re a growing community of gamers, with 47 percent of our app time spent playing. Social networking followed up with 32 percent, while news, entertainment and other activities each accounted for single digits.

The entertainment figure of only 7 percent seems low to me given that mobile video, a time-intensive activity, is popular: Some data suggests that iPad users watch 2.5 times more video than traditional web users, for example. While YouTube has a solid mobile web interface, many platforms kick users into a native YouTube application. Last July, YouTube said it was serving 100 million videos per day through both its mobile software and website.

Regardless of that potential anomaly, the data underscores a few points I’ve made about mobile app ecosystems: If a platform doesn’t have a strong set of third-party apps available, consumer adoption of the platform becomes a greater challenge. To some degree, we’re now seeing that with Google Android Honeycomb tablets as well as RIM’s BlackBerry PlayBook. There are other issues facing each of these, but a lack of optimized apps isn’t helping any, especially with the move from web to apps on mobiles.

Flurry’s data also has me pondering the future of web apps; namely, will HTML5 become as strong of an “app” platform as some would hope? As Chetan Sharma noted last year, the beauty of the web as an application distribution point is the reduced fragmentation it brings:

[T]he fragmentation issue in mobile only gets worse with each year with new devices, different implementations and operating systems, the cost of rolling out an app across multiple devices around the world can increase exponentially. As such, the browser provides the prospect of being the great unifier so you can truly design once and run everywhere (where the browser is available). For the simple apps that are less interactive and require less multimedia capability, like the popular social networking and news/weather apps, browser provides the perfect avenue to maximize impact with least amount of development.

Sharma’s thought made perfect sense to me back then, and while I’m still in general agreement with him, I’m beginning to wonder if the situation has changed. Instead of a mobile market with a number of platforms, we’re now witnessing the space become dominated by just two in Android and iOS. The third spot is up for grabs, although Windows Phone 7 has recently gained perceived momentum. BlackBerry / QNX and webOS are in transition, while Symbian is on the way out.

All the smartphone platforms are using WebKit browsers, so there’s still opportunity for web apps to unified across a large number of devices, but with such dominant operating systems in play, there may be less need for the web browser as a “great unifier” in mobile than there was just a year or two ago. And as long as apps keep appearing, the trend indicates consumers will keep buying.

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Cool Tools - June 22, 2011 - Arab News

LG’s Cinema 3D TV

LG’s new 3D technology effectively brings the ultimate 3D viewing experience to markets across the Middle East and Africa, ushering in a new era in home entertainment. LG’s CINEMA 3D TVs use LG’s patented Film Patterned Retarder (FPR) technology, which LG says enhances the overall viewing experience. FPR provides a crisp and sharp 3D image when viewed through its lightweight polarized glasses, allowing viewers to watch the very best in 3D entertainment for longer, and in greater comfort. LG’s CINEMA 3D TV is viewed through glasses that tip the scales at just 16 grams and have no electrical parts. Therefore, they are free of electromagnetic waves which might cause health issues and never need charging. The glasses’ reasonable price means viewers can buy as many pairs as they need for friends and family, while people who already wear glasses can add clip-on versions to their spectacles for greater comfort and convenience. The very latest innovation from LG isn’t just about a superior 3D TV experience, it also incorporates a number of Smart TV functions, giving users even more access to content through the very best in connectivity. With LG’s Smart TV functions, the new CINEMA 3D TVs offer greater connectivity in a package so simple, anyone can use it. LG’s Home Dashboard provides an easy interface to access content, while LG’s Magic Motion remote control lets users locate exactly what they want to watch with just a couple of clicks on its mouse-like controls.

Asus’ PadFone Android

Recently Asus has introduced its latest gadgets that consist of a duo where an Android Smartphone snaps into the rear of an Android tablet. This is the latest technology of finest Android tablet that has superb cool features and it runs very well. This new device can be seen as a convergence amid the smartphone and tablet. The Smartphone has a 4 inch exhibit and is supposed to run on Android 2.3 Gingerbread operating system while the tablet which swanks a 10 inch display that is competent of 1280x800 pixel resolution runs on Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system. The tablet has a special section at the back for docking the Smartphone which in revolve utilizes the tablet’s bigger battery to acquire charged when docked. Both the devices can use familiar 3G data connection and build use of the same SIM card for the intention. The booth lid of the tablet has a small slot to expose the Smartphone’s camera when it is snapped. The tablet that doesn’t have a camera at its rear is reliant on the Smartphone for imaging. But, it has a front facing camera. The devices sync seamlessly with each other as both use Android OS. To respond to a call, users can either eliminate the Smartphone from the tablet’s hind or use a Bluetooth handsfree!

Logitech’s Touch Lapdesk N600

Logitech has added its amazing new Touch Lapdesk N600 with Retractable Multitouch Touchpad that comes in amazing smart features and excellent quality. This is the latest design new generation of coolest touchpad. This is the amazing 5-inch multitouch touchpad that allows users to move the pointer with one finger, scroll via two and pictures with three or rob through pages. On the side of the touchpad, you can as well find launching browser, one-touch buttons for adjusting volume and on/off. The Touch Lapdesk has a multilayer, heat-shielding design to defend you from laptop heat. Its anti-slip surface assists keep your laptop in place. The users simply plug the minute Logitech Unifying receiver into start navigating and USB port. There are several types of Logitech products are available in the market this one is available in excellent quality and it is very strong you can easily put your Touch Lapdesk on this Retractable Multitouch Touchpad without any kind of trouble.

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Philips Consumer Electronics Enhance Everyday Entertainment at Home and On the Go - MarketWatch (press release)

NEW YORK, (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Royal Philips Electronics /quotes/zigman/264418/quotes/nls/phg PHG -11.53% (aex:PHI) unveils its most innovative consumer electronics technologies today at CE Week 2011. Recognized by the Consumer Electronics Association as an "Innovation Award" winner at this year's Consumer Electronics Show, Philips continues to draw on years of heritage in sound technology to introduce a brand new range of Audio Docking Speakers with AirPlay(TM) and Headphones that are as durable as they are comfortable to wear. Philips will also debut a range of wireless connect devices for the home.

"Philips looks beyond the chip set to create consumer electronics that are lifestyle driven," said Jacopo D'Alessandris, Head of Marketing for Philips Consumer Lifestyle. "Advanced technology is a given. Design, functionality, ease of use -- these qualities enable our products to enhance people's entertainment experiences at home and on the go."

Enjoy more content on your HDTV without the hassle of wires

Philips brings a whole new world of HD entertainment to the living room with its new wireless connectivity solutions. Philips Wireless HD Net Connect allows you to wirelessly stream videos, Internet TV, games, and more from HDMI equipped laptop/PC to your television in Full 1080p/60 resolution. Simple plug-and-play technology lets you enjoy and share content on the big screen without the hassle of wires or complicated software. Available late 2011/early 2012 for $299.99.

Exceptional Sound at Home and On-the-Go

Experience music just as the artist intended with complete clarity and a full range of emotion. The new Philips Fidelio SoundSphere Speakers with AirPlay(TM) allow you to wirelessly stream music so you can enjoy rich, clear, authentic sound throughout your entire home. Engineered with Philips' FullSound(TM) technology, Fidelio speakers restore quality MP3 music for a natural, deeper and wider sound impression. Compatible with iPod(R), iPhone(R) or iPad(R), Philips Fidelio Speakers with AirPlay come in a range of styles and are available for $229.99 - $799.99.

The Philips GoGear Connect delivers a world of apps and games at your fingertips, plus exceptional audio performance for a truly engaging entertainment experience. It operates on the Android platform via high speed WiFi, instantly connecting you to over 150,000 games and apps on the Android Market. Available this fall for $179.99.

Music to Your Ears

For the love of music everywhere you go, Philips headphones seamlessly fit your lifestyle. The Philips O'Neill line is designed to withstand the rigors of an active lifestyle. Made with ultra durable and temperature-resistant material that retains flexibility and strength, Philips O'Neill offers a whole new level in headphone resilience. Available in a variety of styles for $24.99 - $99.99.

For comfort that lets you listen to your favorite tracks as long as the music moves you, Philips offers a range of styles from long-wearing sport headphones, to noise-isolating ear buds, to a versatile, flat-folding headband with 40mm speakers and floating cushions that allow for multidirectional adjustment.

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To learn more about Philips' latest innovations in consumer lifestyle products at CE Week visit www.philips.com/media . Members of the media are invited to visit the Philips consumer electronics booth at 7 West 34th Street, Booth C1 on June 22-23.

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Royal Philips Electronics of the Netherlands /quotes/zigman/264418/quotes/nls/phg PHG -11.53% (aex:PHI) is a diversified health and well-being company, focused on improving people's lives through timely innovations. As a world leader in healthcare, lifestyle and lighting, Philips integrates technologies and design into people-centric solutions, based on fundamental customer insights and the brand promise of "sense and simplicity". Headquartered in the Netherlands, Philips employs approximately 116,000 employees in more than 60 countries worldwide. With sales of US 32.3 billion in 2009, the company is a market leader in cardiac care, acute care and home healthcare, energy efficient lighting solutions and new lighting applications, as well as lifestyle products for personal well-being and pleasure with strong leadership positions in flat TV, male shaving and grooming, portable entertainment and oral healthcare. News from Philips is located at www.philips.com/newscenter .

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iCloud Apple Apps & Google Android Become High Risk Cloud Enviroments - SmartHouse

Lions Gate Entertainment a global movie Company claims that anyone who serves an application from a US based or owned server whether it be from Google Apple or Microsoft is subject to US law, irrelevant of whether the application actually applies to a US business or consumer.

Apple appears to have ignored their request.

The cross border grab to try and secure income from a flimsy generic name is set to have ramifications in Australia and several other Countries as Companies like Apple set to roll out services like iCloud and Google their Docs application service.

The claim made by Lions Gate Entertainment the owners of a US only trademark ‘TV Guide' exposes the risk for many operators who are hosting Country only applications on sites owned by the likes of Google, Apple & Microsoft.
It also exposes the US Patents Office who issued the trademark to Rovi the original owners of the name, when thousands of newspapers and magazines around the world were already using the term to describe information about TV programs.

In Australia both Foxtel and Ice TV along with 40 other TV Companies from around the world who host applications on Google and Apple servers, appear to have become victims of greedy grab by US lawyers acting for Lions Gate Entertainment and their subsidiary TV Guide, when Google overnight took down the Ice TV Android TV program Guide after being threatened by Lions Gate Lawyers.

In an email to Colin OBrien the CEO of IceTV in Australia in house lawyers for Lions Gate Entertainment said Google, Inc. is a U.S. company, based in California, and its Android Market is also based in the U.S. As stated in my letter to Google, TV Guide has several trademarks registered in the U.S, the distribution of IceTV's application under the name "TV Guide" is an infringement of the TV Guide trademark. As such, TV Guide is well within its rights to protect its intellectual property assets.

The problem for Ice TV is that Lionsgate Entertainment does not own the trademark in Australia and according to local lawyers would have little chance of getting a trade.

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Verizon Wireless Announces Net Safety Tips On The Go for Android - TMC Net

VerizonWireless announced the availability of Net Safety Tips on the Go, which the company claims to be the first-ever digital safety and security advice app for Android (News - Alert) smartphones.

Net Safety Tips on the Go provides critical online privacy, security and youth online safety educational messages to help Verizon Wireless (News - Alert) customers protect their privacy, families and finances when using their Android smartphones, company officials said.

The app was developed by Google and Verizon, in association with leading online safety education organizations. Launched as part of National Internet Safety Month, Net Safety Tips is available in V CAST Apps.

Verizon  thinks that mobile app-based education is an easier way to educate customers about online safety and security. Through this app, the company offers tips and guidelines from leading security education organizations, including Common Sense Media, ConnectSafely.org, OnGuardOnline.gov and GetNetwise.org, with additional organizations expected to contribute soon.

The app provides tips on mobile privacy and mobile safety. It also educates users about the harms mobile phones can bring to them, including how constant texting and talking can affect customers sleep, concentration, work and school, among other important life activities.

More importantly the app educates users on different kinds of security threats and give information on how they can protect themselves against fraud, phishing, ID theft and password hacking. It also gives advice and tips for social networking privacy. The app also provides tips for parents and children on social media tactics, cyber bullying, reputation, privacy and unwanted contact.  

Smartphone users can also learn about protecting their mobile data, managing apps and more. Net Safety Tips on the Go also advises users on maintaining their digital dignity.

Verizon has been offering a number of personalized tools like My Verizon, Verizon Safeguards, Usage Controls and Content Filters to help customers manage their wireless accounts and ensure they are being used in a safe and responsible manner.  

These services are available through its Parental Controls Center. The Web site also includes contributions from experts in the field including Common Sense Media, ConnectSafely.org, Enough Is Enough, Entertainment Software Rating Board (ESRB), and WebWiseKids.

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Xbox 360 first more wholesale global Blockbuster games and Entertainment - PR Newswire (press release)

 LOS ANGELES, June 6, 2011 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, on the eve of the Electronic Entertainment Expo (E3), Microsoft Corp. premiered a spectacular lineup of new games, demonstrating that Xbox 360 continues to deliver the biggest hits and blockbuster experiences—bar none. This year, Microsoft showcased a host of new groundbreaking exclusive titles on Xbox 360, including "Gears of War 3," "Forza Motorsport 4" and the world premiere trailer for "Halo 4." In addition, Microsoft debuted the next installment of the famed "Fable" franchise with "Fable: The Journey," a game imagined from the ground up for Kinect on Xbox 360 by famed developer Peter Molyneux. Fans were also treated to a preview of the Kinect-powered historical epic, "Ryse," created by acclaimed developer Crytek GmbH. Finally, Microsoft revealed that this winter, "Minecraft," the independent PC game phenomenon, is making its console debut exclusively on Xbox 360.

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In 2010, the controller-free magic and instant fun of Kinect for Xbox 360 captivated consumers all over the world, making it the fastest-selling consumer electronics device in history. This year, millions of Kinect owners will use their entire body to experience the world's most iconic entertainment brands through "Kinect: Disneyland Adventures," "Kinect Star Wars" and "Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster." Fans will also get their bodies in motion while playing the successors to the platform's best-selling titles, "Dance Central 2" and "Kinect Sports: Season Two."

In addition, Kinect Fun Labs, a new hub showcasing the latest Kinect innovations, was unveiled and is available to all Xbox LIVE members starting today. Create magical moments with never before seen Kinect technology, including player capture, object scanning and finger tracking. Kinect Fun Labs will launch with four Gadgets: Kinect Me, Bobble Head, Build A Buddy and Kinect Googly Eyes. More experiences will begin arriving in July, including Avatar Kinect and Kinect Sparkler.

With Kinect and Xbox LIVE, Third-Party Blockbuster Games Are Best on Xbox 360

The industry's best creators and publishers demonstrated their commitment to immerse Xbox fans even deeper in the action. On Microsoft's E3 stage, Ubisoft announced that all future Tom Clancy games will be Kinect-enhanced including "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier." Microsoft further delighted audiences with the first public demonstration of "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" and reminded them that in 2011 and again in 2012, all "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" add-on content will launch first on Xbox 360.

EA SPORTS announced Kinect support for several of its blockbuster titles in 2012, including "Tiger Woods PGA TOUR," "Madden NFL" and "FIFA." In the next 12 months, EA also has several additional titles that will feature Kinect, including "The Sims™ 3 Pets," "Family Game Night 4" and what is sure to be one of the biggest games of 2012, "Mass Effect 3."

"For Xbox, games have always been at the heart of who we are: the world's biggest blockbusters, enduring stories from the world's best storytellers and innovative entertainment experiences that you can't find anywhere else," said Phil Spencer, corporate vice president of Microsoft Studios. "Whether it's Kinect games like 'Kinect Star Wars' and 'Kinect: Disneyland Adventures,' or the latest installments of our most acclaimed and anticipated exclusive franchises like 'Gears of War 3' and 'Halo 4,' our existing fans, and new ones alike, will find something here to delight them and their families."

Ultimate Fighting Championship Comes to Xbox 360 and Xbox LIVE

In addition to all the best titles on Xbox 360, Microsoft also announced new blockbuster entertainment, teaming up with UFC. Starting this fall, Xbox LIVE Gold Members can subscribe to UFC to access live pay-per-view matches, classic fights, interviews and exclusive behind-the-scenes looks into the lives of the world's greatest fighters; it's access to the octagon in an all-new interactive way.

With games and entertainment for every member of the household, Xbox 360 continues to bring the best in interactive entertainment to living rooms around the world with the following:

"Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 3" (Infinity Ward, Sledgehammer Games). The best-selling first-person action series of all time returns with the epic sequel to the record-setting, blockbuster phenomenon "Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2." "Dance Central 2" (Harmonix Music Systems Inc., Microsoft Studios). Following up to the best-selling dance game for Kinect, Harmonix expands the full-body dance game universe with "Dance Central 2," which provides new multiplayer experiences and all-new routines set to an unstoppable soundtrack, featuring Usher, Rihanna, La Roux, Nicki Minaj, Montell Jordan and more. Meet the crews and dance collaboratively with friends in Perform It! or challenge them to a simultaneous head-to-head Dance Battle to determine dance floor supremacy."Fable: The Journey" (Lionhead Studios, Microsoft Studios).Set five years after the events of "Fable III," "Journey" takes you on a magical journey with only your loyal horse at your reins, Theresa, the mysterious seer of "Fable III," by your side, and a malevolent evil to defeat before it claims all of Albion. With the power of Kinect for Xbox 360, craft and control magic in a way that can't be done with a controller. "Fable: The Journey" draws players deep into the action and adventure of the "Fable" franchise like never before."Forza Motorsport 4" (Turn 10 Studios, Microsoft Studios). The highest-rated racing franchise of this generation returns, delivering the most expansive and vividly realistic automotive experience across any console. With genre-defining controller-based racing, game-changing Kinect experiences, such as head tracking, and new social features that connect players in ways no other racing game can, "Forza Motorsport 4" is transforming the racing category. "Gears of War 3" (Epic Games, Microsoft Studios). "Gears of War 3" wraps up the ambitious trilogy starring Marcus Fenix and Delta Squad. With civilization in ruins, Delta Squad must wage brutal war on two fronts in order to save their world. "Gears of War 3" continues to innovate with new multiplayer experiences on Xbox LIVE,* including the genre-defining cooperative campaign mode and the return of five-player Horde mode. Surpassing more than 1 million copies pre-sold to date, "Gears of War 3" hits store shelves on Sept. 20, 2011, worldwide, except for Japan, where copies go on sale Sept. 22, 2011."Halo 4" (343 Industries, Microsoft Studios). "Halo 4" is the next blockbuster installment in the iconic franchise that's shaped entertainment history and defined a decade of gaming. Set in the aftermath of "Halo 3," Master Chief returns to confront his own destiny and face an ancient evil that threatens the fate of the entire universe. A new trilogy begins when "Halo 4" releases in 2012."Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary" (343 Industries/Microsoft Studios, Saber Interactive, Certain Affinity). Created in celebration of the 10th anniversary of one of the most beloved franchises in gaming history, "Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary" is a spectacularly re-mastered version of the original "Halo" campaign, bundled with some of the most beloved multiplayer maps in "Halo" history reimagined for Xbox LIVE.* Releasing only on Xbox 360 on Nov. 15, 2011, "Halo: Combat Evolved Anniversary" will include a bounty of new features, including cooperative play over Xbox LIVE, new challenges and new fiction to uncover. "Kinect Sports: Season Two" (Rare, Big Park Games, Microsoft Studios). The sequel to last year's No. 1 hit for Kinect is back with more full-body action, featuring six new sports: American football, golf, baseball, winter skiing, darts and tennis. Whether you want to go for a hole-in-one in golf, throw a Hail Mary touchdown pass in American football or compete against a friend during a few sets of tennis, "Kinect Sports: Season Two" has something to appeal to everyone. "Kinect Star Wars" (Terminal Reality, LucasArts/Microsoft Studios).Drawing on iconic action from many of the "Star Wars" major motion pictures, "Kinect Star Wars" allows to you to physically experience training and battling as a Jedi, using the Force and battling with a lightsaber like never before, thanks to the full-body recognition of Kinect. "Kinect: Disneyland Adventures" (Frontier Developments Ltd., Microsoft Studios). This holiday, Disney Interactive Studios and Kinect for Xbox 360 invite you to take a journey where stories come to life and dreams come true — right in your living room. With "Kinect: Disneyland Adventures," the first title coming out of a licensing agreement between Microsoft Studios and Disney Interactive Studios, children, parents and Disney fans can explore Disneyland park — from Main Street U.S.A. to Critter Country — joining Peter Pan to battle Captain Hook, high-fiving Mickey Mouse or hugging Snow White using their full bodies and voices, no controller required."Mass Effect 3" (BioWare, Electronic Arts). The galactic war has begun. An ancient alien race known only as the "Reapers" has launched an all-out invasion of the galaxy, leaving nothing but a trail of destruction in their wake. Earth has been taken, the universe is on the verge of total annihilation, and you, as Commander Shepard, are the only one who can stop them. Whether you are playing with a controller or through new voice recognition technology made exclusively for Kinect on Xbox 360, "Mass Effect 3" allows you to immerse yourself in the Mass Effect universe like never before, as you decide how to rally the forces of the galaxy in a game that will react to each decision you make."Minecraft" (Mojang, Microsoft Studios). Known for its limitless possibilities, "Minecraft" will come to life this winter in a whole new way through the magic of Kinect and also feature cross-functionality between the PC and Xbox 360 versions."Ryse" (Crytek, Microsoft Studios). Be the warrior in this cinematic, visceral, action-packed experience that brings ancient Rome to life through the stunning visuals and innovative gameplay that Crytek is famous for. "Ryse" defines what's next on Xbox 360 by creating a truly immersive experience that only Kinect can enable."Sesame Street: Once Upon a Monster" (Double Fine Productions, Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment). Join your favorite Sesame Street characters Elmo, Cookie Monster, Oscar and Grover, and friendly new monsters in a colorful and whimsical storybook adventure filled with learning, discovery and fun. Each chapter is full of life lessons, including friendship, sharing and teamwork. "Once Upon A Monster" features co-op game play so kids can play alone, with each other or with Mom or Dad in this controller-free gaming experience only on Kinect."Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon Future Soldier" (Ubisoft Paris, Ubisoft). Welcome to the U.S. Special Forces' most legendary unit, the Ghosts. Equipped with the most advanced combat technology, track down high-value targets in eight spectacular locales around the world in the latest chapter of the celebrated "Tom Clancy's Ghost Recon" franchise. Teamwork is key, whether it is fighting alongside your teammates in the campaign, Elite Co-op, or multiplayer modes. With the magic of Kinect's body tracking and voice recognition, a special mode called "Gunsmith" will allow gamers to customize their weapons into more than 20 million variations in a way that simply can't be done with a controller alone."Tomb Raider" (Crystal Dynamics, Square Enix Europe). Experience the intense and gritty origins of Lara Croft and her ascent from a frightened young woman to a hardened survivor. Armed with only the raw instincts and physical ability to push beyond the limits of human endurance, start at the beginning of where the "Tomb Raider" adventure all began.UFC.**UFC on Xbox LIVE drops you dead center into the octagon, with live pay-per-view events in full HD and exclusive live event experiences. Launching this fall, UFC on Xbox LIVE is the ultimate fan destination with pre-fight coverage and a deep catalogue of past fights to put you closer to the action than ever.

About Xbox 360

Xbox 360 is a premier home entertainment and video game system. Thanks to the addition of Kinect, Xbox 360 will forever transform social gaming and entertainment with a whole new way to play — no controller required. Xbox 360 is also home to the best and broadest games as well as the largest on-demand library of music, standard- and high-definition movies, TV shows and digital games, all in one place. The entertainment center of the living room, Xbox 360 blends unbeatable content with a leading social entertainment network of nearly 35 million Xbox LIVE members to create a limitless entertainment experience that can be shared at home or across the globe. More information about Xbox 360 can be found online at http://www.xbox.com.

About Xbox LIVE

Xbox LIVE is the online entertainment service for your Xbox 360, connecting you to an ever-expanding world of games, movies, TV, music, sports and social entertainment. Xbox LIVE lets you play the best games, enjoy the largest on-demand library on any console, listen to millions of songs and share the fun with friends around the world. Xbox LIVE is also the exclusive home of controller-free online entertainment through Kinect, making your Xbox 360 more intuitive and interactive than ever before. With an active community of nearly 35 million people across 35 countries, Xbox LIVE, together with Xbox 360, provides you with instant access to the entertainment you want, shared with the people you care about, wherever you are. More information about Xbox LIVE can be found online at http://www.xbox.com/live.

About Microsoft

Founded in 1975, Microsoft (Nasdaq: MSFT) is the worldwide leader in software, services and solutions that help people and businesses realize their full potential.

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Sony Computer Entertainment America Selects AT & T as Exclusive to United States wireless... - PR Newswire (press release)

 LOS ANGELES, /PRNewswire / - Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC (SCEA) and AT & T * today announced that AT & T, which feeds the network to mobile broadband fastest of the nation, sera the exclusive supplier of the United States for PlayStation ® Vita (PS Vita), Sony Computer Entertainment (SCE) portable entertainment of next-generation system.

The PlayStation Vita system offers a revolutionary combination of rich game capabilities and social connectivity that will bring closer users from each other and their gaming experiences wherever they are. PS Vita blurring between reality and interactive entertainment, supply of the portable gaming with dual analog sticks unparalleled experiences, front and rear cameras, front rear display multi-touch, multi-touch pad, GPS, sensors of movement of six-axis and 3-axis electronic compass. The speed and coverage of the AT & T mobile broadband network to ensure that users of PS Vita will remain linked to the content and the other on the go. Client PlayStation Vita with an AT & T service plan will also have free access to more than 24,000 hotspots AT & T Wi - Fi throughout the country.

"The AT & T mobile broadband network excels in providing data at high speed across the country, which is what we need to feed social and connectivity features integrated into the Vita PlayStation portable entertainment system," said Jack Tretton, President and CEO of Sony Computer Entertainment America. "PlayStation Vita will give users the opportunity to engage and connect with one another, while offering the kind of rich and game immersive unimaginable experiences on any other portable device on the market today."

"AT & T consumers are accustomed to be the first to have access to mobile technologies more advanced available on the market today," said Glenn Lurie, President, new devices, AT & T.  "We are pleased to continue this legacy as the exclusive provider for PlayStation Vita in the US market."  By pairing of mobile broadband network the fastest of the nation and the largest Wi - Fi network in the nation with this device highly anticipated mobile game, PlayStation Vita users will experience a new era of portable game linking leisure and life more closely than ever. »

Connectivity wireless at & T will provide endless possibilities for PlayStation Vita users to "meeting", "connect", "discovery," "share" and "play" with friends on the go.  The device is a range of social network features that provide unique, next-generation portable entertainment experiences, including a new application called "proximity" and an interactive interface called "livearea ™."

Specially designed PlayStation Vita and pre-installed on each system, "close" will allow users to know what other users PS Vita in their vicinity currently play and what titles are the most popular in the region. Users can meet friends and almost - new players regardless of what games they play - simply by sharing their information on PlayStation ® Network gaming on the go via mobile AT & T network, or when they are on a Wi - Fi hotspot. "Close to" allows also to the characteristics of the gaming lbs as "gifts", in which a user can gain access to items related to the virtual game who share with other users, the verification of geographical places that others also visited. Virtual items can include the unlocked content of games, such as the costumes of character, weapons and treasures. Sharing these items between users adds a unique dimension to the experience of Vita PlayStation portable game while improving the social connectivity among the PS Vita community.

"livearea ™" is an interactive space for each software PlayStation Vita title in which users can access the latest information for the games through PlayStation Network. In addition, users can view a "Activity" log which is constantly updated with the accomplishments of the users who play the same game, which in turn can trigger an active communication in real-time between users. AT & T wireless network will allow users to "livearea ™" to connect to their games on the go.

The PlayStation Vita system will have Wi - Fi and 3 G/Wi-Fi models in the United States for $249 and $299, respectively. Additional details on AT & T data plans and pricing will be announced later.

* AT & T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT & T Inc. under the AT & T brand and not by AT & T Inc..

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Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC continues to redefine the style of life of entertainment with its PlayStation and PS ® game console, the PlayStation ® 2 computer entertainment system, entertainment system portable PSP ® (PlayStation ® Portable), revolutionary computer entertainment PlayStation ® system 3 (PS3 ™) and its online and service PlayStation ® Network and PlayStation ® Store network. Recognized as the undisputed industry leader, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC sells family PlayStation products and develops, publishes, markets and distributes software for systems of PS3, PSP and PlayStation 2 one, the PS for the North American market. Based in Foster City, California, Sony Computer Entertainment America LLC serves as the headquarters for all operations in North America.

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AT & T Inc. (NYSE: T) is a the premier communications holding company. Its subsidiaries and affiliates - AT & T operating companies - are the providers of AT & T in the United States and around the world. With a powerful array of resources of the network which includes the network to mobile broadband fastest of the nation, AT & T is the leading provider of wireless service, Wi - Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile broadband and new capabilities of 4 G, AT & T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, providing most wireless phones that work in most of the countries.  It also offers TV services advanced AT & T U-verse ® and AT & T | DIRECTV marks. Suite of the company of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world. In domestic markets, AT & T Interactive and AT & T Advertising Solutions are known for their leadership in the local search and advertising.

Additional information on the AT & T Inc., products and services provided by the subsidiaries and affiliates AT & T are available at http://www.att.com.  This AT & T news release and other announcements are available on http://www.att.com/newsroom and as an RSS feed at www.att.com/rss. Or follow our news on Twitter at @ att.

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"The Bachelorette" recap episode 3: is Bentley, the worst candidate ever? -The Star-Ledger - NJ.com

the XML reader. Line 1, position 8952. ABC/Rick RowellBentley, the borderline evil businessman from Denver, has Ashley in the palm of her hands with his manipulative ways.

It’s hard to imagine a rougher week for Ashley than the one we just witnessed. Not sure who was screening these losers, but Chris Harrison, you’ve clearly been napping on the job. Ashley is surrounded by jerks, losers and creeps, and we’re not sure if she’s going to make it out alive this season.

Here’s a recap of the horror we witnessed this week:

The roast gone wrong: In their defense, it’s not easy to roast the Bachelorette in front of comedian Jeff Ross and a live crowd, especially for a group of guys who’ve only known Ashley for about two weeks. But come on guys, use your brains! As they pointed out, there’s a fine line between being harmlessly funny and being downright mean. If in doubt, you should probably stray on the side of funny, considering you’re trying to win the heart of this woman, right? William, the cell phone salesman, didn’t understand that. Instead, he’s too focused on trying to impress Ross for a future career in stand-up comedy. Don’t quit your day job, William.

A few of the low blows: “They say one man’s trash is another man’s treasure,” he tells the audience. “I mean, I thought I signed up to be with Emily or Chantal, and then Ashley’s here … Really, who gives a s***?” Then, he encourages the audience to pull out their phones and donate to a fund for breast implants for Ashley. Later, he apologizes, telling us: “You make a girl cry, and you kind of want to run away.” You probably should have, buddy. We would have sent you packing before you finished the routine.

Bentley, Bentley, Bentley: We could devote the whole blog to Bentley’s antics, but he’s not worth the time or effort. There have been several high profile losers on the Bachelorette series (yes, Wes from Jillian’s season, we’re talking about you), but Bentley may be the lowest of them all. On this episode, he consoles Ashley after the roast-gone-wrong. “I’m not going pass up an opportunity to mess with her head and get some one-on-one time,” he says.

Rick Rowell/ABCIf there was a line, William definitely crossed it during his comedic roast of Ashley. He made fun of her appearance and said he wished Emily or Chantal, other contestants from last season of "The Bachelor," had been chosen as "The Bachelorette."

Ashley takes this chance to question why her friend, Michelle Money (remember her from Brad’s season? The psycho hair stylist?), warned her about Bentley. Bentley claims it’s all just a misunderstanding. Michelle is friends with his ex-wife, he says, and they’re trying to run a smear campaign against him. Ashley buys this baloney.

The next day, she’s rambling on about how Bentley could be the one and how she could see herself running off to Salt Lake City with him. Huh? What spiked Kool-Aid is this woman drinking? Maybe she was told to say it, for scripting purposes, because the tension builds when we see Bentley back at the mansion, packing his suitcase.

He tells us he’s just not into Ashley, even calling her an “ugly duckling.” Bentley decides to leave the show, but he tells Ashley and the guys that he’s leaving because he can’t stand being away from his daughter. “These fools, these freakin’ idiots, they believe me,” he says. “I had the opportunity, and I played everyone.” The saddest part about his whole charade is that Ashley actually cares enough to break down in tears, throwing herself in bed and pulling the covers over her head. Honey, some guys are just not worth crying over.

The knight in shining armor: J.P., we didn’t think it was possible for you to steal our heart any more than you already had. (Note: Last week we predicted that J.P. will be in this for the long haul). This week, the handsome construction manager with an infectious smile, had to console Ashley after the Bentley meltdown. Instead of having a fancy one-on-one date like the other fellas, J.P. settled for a quiet night at home, wearing pajamas and lounging around. Something about their chemistry just seems natural, and we see Ashley falling hard for him in the future.

Rick Rowell/ABCSo you think you can dance, huh Ben C.? The New Orleans attorney got his groove on during a flash mob dance with Ashley.

The flash mob: Ben C., the cute attorney from New Orleans, got overshadowed in this episode of jerks. He starts the week with a one-on-one date with Ashley that was one of the coolest we’ve seen on the series. Ashley teaches Ben a simple hip-hop routine, and then takes him to a park and coaxes him into practicing the routine. What Ben doesn’t know is that a mob of casual park-goers have already practiced the routine and are ready to surprise him with a flash mob dance.

For those of you who aren’t familiar, a flash mob is a large group of people who plan out a seemingly spontaneous event. It’s cute to see Ben dance along with Ashley, and at the end, he sneaks a kiss from Ashley after some encouragement from the crowd. Ben seems to be quite a catch, but we’re not sure Ashley sees that romantic spark with him. He’ll last maybe two more weeks, but we don’t see him going to the end.

In the end: Somehow William, the cellphone salesman, escapes elimination, despite offending Ashley during the roast. Chris. D, a sports marketing coordinator, and Jeff, a.k.a. Creepy Masked Man, are sent home. Jeff, to his credit, actually removed his mask this week and showed Ashley his full face. Her reaction? He looks older than she expected, she says. Ouch. When he’s sent packing, Jeff symbolically releases the black mask into a pit of flames. Burn baby, burn.

Next week: Ryan P, the winner of the first impression rose, starts to annoy the other guys with his aggressive ways. Ashley tries to mend her broken heart and move on from Bentley.

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• Week 10 (part 2): The Bachelorette Ali: 'The Men Tell All' but Justin, Frank no-show

• Week 10 (part 1): The Bachelorette: Ali faces the men she rejected before picking between Roberto, Chris

• Week 9 (part 2): The Bachelorette Tahiti: 'Frank and Nicole' bombshell leaves Ali with Roberto, Chris in final two

• Week 9 (part 1): The Bachelorette: Ali gets dumped by Frank for ex-girlfriend Nicole

• Week 8: The Bachelorette Ali picks her final three after hometown dates with Kirk, Frank, Roberto, Chris

• Week 7 (part 2): The Bachelorette: Ali Fedotowsky picks her final four in Portugal

• Week 7 (part 1): The Bachelor Jake Pavelka, Vienna Girardi trash each other on ABC after breaking engagement

• Week 6: (part 2): The Bachelorette: Justin has two girlfriends, Ali is ready to wrestle

&bull Week 6: (part 1) The Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky learns Justin has not one girlfriend, but two

• Week 5: The Bachelorette Iceland edition: Kasey's tattoo gets the cold shoulder

• Week 4: The Bachelorette N.Y. edition: Kasey gets a tattoo, Joshua Radin performs

• Week 3: Bachelorette week 3: 'Wrestler' Justin stays, Roberto appears to be front-runner

• Week 2: Bachelorette Ali Fedotowsky gets a Hollywood kiss, a 'dangerous' man goes home

• Week 1 Bachelorette 2010: Ali Fedotowsky meets her 25 bachelors in season premiere

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