Windows Blue Development Reaches New Stage, Full Version May Coming This Year

Work on Windows Blue is under way right now, with new reports claiming that the full version of the first major Windows 8 makeover may arrive this year. According to a report by ZDNet, Windows Blue has just reached one of the two development stages established by Microsoft, which means that the upgrade is half-way here. It appears that Blue recently got past the so-called M1 development stage, with M2, the second and the last important point in the whole process, to be reached by summer. Sources close to the matter hint that Microsoft may not release a Windows Blue developer preview, with the company planning to bring the full version directly to the market sometime this year. Of course, this could be a bit risky, given the fact...

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Windows 9 Spotted Online, Launch Date Might be Next Year

Even though the company prefers to remain completely tight-lipped on its future projects, here’s yet another indication that a Windows 8 successor is currently under development. A post on MicrosoftPortal.net points to a screenshot that shows a new Windows build using kernel 6.3, which according to previous reports, may see daylight on Windows 9. Windows 8, the latest operating system unveiled by Microsoft, relies on kernel 6.2 and is labeled as build 9200, which means that some sort of upgrade is definitely in the works. While nobody can guarantee that this is indeed an early version of Windows 9, it’s pretty obvious that Microsoft is working on something new in the Windows product range, so a major release beside the Windows...

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Huawei Ascend P2 Live Photos Spotted Again

A new set of photos allegedly depicting the Huawei Ascend P2 smartphone is now available for your viewing pleasure, although no new details on the device’s specifications have been provided. According to the guys over at Gizchina, who published said leaked photos with the device, a 13-megapixel photo snapper will be placed on the back of Ascend P2 when it lands on shelves, capable of recording videos in full HD resolution. Furthermore, there will be capacitive navigation controls included in the phone, as well as a microUSB port and a 3.5mm headphone jack placed at the top of the device. Previous reports had suggested that Huawei was set to make the new smartphone official before the end of this month, at the Mobile World Congress...

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Maingear SHIFT Gaming Desktop Use NVIDIA GeForce Titan

NVIDIA may have said it would only make a limited number of GeForce Titan graphics cards, but it still had enough to send to a few select gaming PC makers. The Maingear SHIFT is one of these systems, as it always gets updated with the latest graphics card from NVIDIA and Advanced Micro Devices.  It has not one, but three of them in SLI. Read previous post to read all the relevant information that the Santa Clara, California-based company released and to learn more about the reason why a particularly strong PSU might be warranted of any PC using it (a comparison between NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0 technology and GPU Boost 1.0). There probably will be more custom gaming desktop announcements, and the names and brands won't be any...

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Download iOS 6.1.2 – Official Release

Apple has released iOS 6.1.2 patching a serious Exchange calendar bug affecting corporate / business customers. Several known bugs (including security vulnerabilities) remain unresolved by the update. According to a technical note on Apple’s Support site, “[iOS 6.1.2 Software Update] fixes an Exchange calendar bug that could result in increased network activity and reduced battery life.” The update applies to iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch (4th generation), iPod touch (5th generation), iPad 2 Wi-Fi, iPad 2 Wi-Fi + 3G, iPad (3rd generation), iPad Wi-Fi + 4G, iPad (4th generation), iPad Wi-Fi + Cellular (4th generation), iPad mini and iPad mini Wi-Fi + Cellular. Supported languages include Български, Čeština,...

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NVIDIA GPU Boost 2.0 Technology detailed

One of the new technologies that NVIDIA has introduced with the GeForce GTX Titan graphics card is the GPU Boost 2.0. We've already written some things about it, but now that all the info is out, we have decided to see exactly how the tech compares to GPU Boost 1.0. The main difference is that GPU Boost 1.0 operates within voltage limitations, while GPU Boost 2.0 does not. Indeed, GPU Boost 2.0 can increase voltage if the PSU can take it and if the temperature remains within manageable limits. Speaking of which, the clock boosts achievable through 2.0 seem to be double those of 1.0. All in all, temperature is the only limiting factor in how high the frequency of the graphics processing unit can be pushed, dynamically. There is...

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Hack Windows RT to Run x86 Applications

A Windows RT jailbreak solution is already available for those who want to run unsigned apps on their tablet, but here’s one utility that does a lot more than that. Basically, the new app released by XDA developer mamaich enables users to run full x86 Windows applications on RT tablets, without the need to recompile the code or to make any modification. Currently available as a beta version, the application packs an installer and a GUI launcher, so it’s pretty easy for any user category to launch a desktop program. At this moment, it supports 32-bit software exclusively and it’s not compatible with drivers, .NET apps, Win16 or DOS programs. The software developer says he has already tested his tool with a number of apps, including...

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NVIDIA Intros Phoenix Reference Smartphone with LTE-Enabled Chip Tegra 4i

Today, chip maker NVIDIA officially introduced its Tegra 4i System on a Chip for smartphones and tablet PCs, the first chipset in the series to arrive on shelves with integrated LTE connectivity.  Previously known as Grey, the chipset was announced for the first time last year, but was confirmed to arrive this quarter only several days ago. Featuring a 2.3 GHz quad-core CPU inside and the NVIDIA i500 LTE modem, the new SoC should be able to provide users with all the capabilities they need inside a smartphone.  “NVIDIA is delivering for the first time a single, integrated processor that powers all the major functions of a smartphone,” said Phil Carmack, senior vice president of the Mobile business at NVIDIA. “Tegra 4i...

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NVIDIA Tegra 4i Technical Specifications

The NVIDIA GeForce GTX Titan Graphics Card, which has only just launched, has been taking up much of our attention, and that of everyone else, but it looks like NVIIDA was sneaky and took advantage of it in a way some might not have foreseen. Simply put, the company allowed people’s attention to be diverted and, thus, managed to surprise the world by launching the Tegra 4i mobile platform as well. Based on the Wayne Tegra 4 SoC (system-on-chip), it is what used to be known as “Project Grey” and will be the prong of attack on the smartphone market. On that note, Tegra 4i is similar to Tegra 4 in that it relies on a quad-core ARM processor, though the cores themselves are different. While Tegra 4 has four Cortex-A15 and a battery...

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iPhone 5S/6 Logic Board with A7 Chip – Leaked Photos

With only a few months to go before Apple announces the annual WWDC keynote and the potential launch of a new iPhone model, leaks are beginning to emerge showing what could be the inner workings of the rumored iPhone 5S. Analysts still trust Apple to stick with tradition and release an incremental “S” upgrade of the iPhone yet again this year. The iPhone 5S, as the media calls it, will be powered by an A7 SoC (system on a chip), if these leaked photos from iOSDoc.com are any indication. While the images could have very easily been faked, the site claims the photos are from “a very reliable source” who confirmed many old rumors too. The motherboard appears to be identical in shape and size to the one found in the currently selling...

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More Reports Point at March 14 Launch for Samsung Galaxy S IV

Samsung Galaxy S IV, the next Android-based flagship device from the South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung, is expected to become official on March 14 now, after being long rumored to be unveiled on the 15th of the month. Yesterday, the first reports on the new unveiling date for the high-end smartphone started to emerge, and new reports claim that all has been confirmed. A recent article on The Verge cites sources familiar with Samsung’s plans for the handset, claiming that March 14 is “definitely” the day when this device will see a formal introduction. Furthermore, they say that the device will be announced in the US, although Samsung might not provide details on which carriers will add it to their networks. Previously,...

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Android-Based VERTU Ti to Arrive in India This March

Luxury phone brand VERTU is expected to bring its newly launched Android-based VERTU Ti to shelves in India next month, the latest reports on the matter suggest. Featuring a 3.7-inch sapphire crystal screen that should be virtually scratch-proof, the handset also comes with a titanium case, and should easily prove around 5 times stronger than other smartphones out there. On the inside, the device features a 1.7 GHz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor and 1GB RAM, while also packing an 8-megapixel photo snapper on the back, and a front camera for making video calls. The handset runs under Google’s Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system. The phone arrives on shelves in four flavors: Titanium Black Leather, at $9,600...

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NVIDIA GeForce Titan Official Benchmark, Beats AMD Radeon HD 7970

While people are divided on whether NVIDIA will release the GeForce GTX Titan graphics card today  (February 19), more information continues to trickle in. Egypt Hardware is once again acting the part of leak springer. The website has published a benchmark in which the GeForce Titan is pitted against the GeForce GTX 680 and AMD Radeon HD 7970 adapters. The slide belongs to the official press presentation that NVIDIA has prepared to share with the world. Obviously, the GK110-based card consistently beats the other two. Now we just need a benchmark of the Titan going against the dual-GPU GeForce GTX 690 and we're all set. Presumably, one will be made between now and February 21, the date to which the first reviews have supposedly...

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Report: Samsung Galaxy S IV to Be Unveiled on March 14

South Korean mobile phone maker Samsung has been rumored for a while now to be planning the launch of its next Android-based flagship smartphone on March 15, but it seems that it will do so one day earlier, on the 14th of the month, in New York, new reports suggest. Dubbed Galaxy S IV, the handset is expected to pack inside the latest in mobile technology, including a 4.99-inch SuperAMOLED Full HD touchscreen and a quad-core processor, complemented by 2GB of RAM. Furthermore, the device is expected to feature a 13-megapixel photo snapper on the back, front camera for video calling, and Google’s Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean platform loaded on top. Previously, Samsung confirmed that it won’t be unveiling the new smartphone at the MWC...

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