Articles by Alexandra Burlacu
Adobe Creative Suite 6 Launched, Creative Cloud on Way
Adobe's latest version of its professional design suite, Adobe CS6, is now available for purchase for both Windows and OS X. The software is available on Adobe's Web site and via authorized dealers worldwide. The upgraded suite of professional applications is designed for artists, graphic designers, videographers, photographers, multimedia specialists, and Web designers.
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iPhone 5 SIM Card Tray Leaked Online: Real or Fake?
Apple has not confirmed anything regarding its next-generation iPhone, not even the release date, but the rumor mill is constantly churning with lots of speculation, reports, alleged leaked information and what not.
iPhone 5: Liquidmetal Concept Design Makes Us Wish It Was Real (PHOTOS)
After various recent rumors indicating that Apple may completely redesign the next-generation iPhone and integrate new materials, a French designer went a little further and came up with an impressive concept design for the much-anticipated iPhone 5, by adding a splash of Liquidmetal.
iPhone 5 Release Date: Touch Panel Shipment Decline Suggests Apple Transitioning to In-Cell Touch Technology?
According to unnamed sources cited by DigiTimes, Apple is now cutting its orders of iPhone touch panels. This is an indication that the Cupertino, California-based company is preparing to make the transition to new technology for its next-generation handset.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Versus HTC One X: Which is the Better Android Super Phone?
Samsung has finally taken the wraps off its newest flagship phone, the Samsung Galaxy S3, putting an end to numerous rumors and wild speculation. Officially unveiled on Thursday, May 3, in London, Samsung's new flagship phone brings many improvements over the Galaxy S2, and is expected to be a fierce rival to the HTC One X. Which will prove to be the better Android phone? Samsung Galaxy S3 or HTC One X?
LG Optimus LTE2 Launches with Impressive Specs
In the smartphone market, everybody knows this week is Samsung's time to shine. The Samsung Galaxy S3, launched on May 3 in London, is the center of attention, hogging the entire mobile spotlight. In such circumstances, it is rather difficult for another smartphone to make some waves, but LG decided to set sail against the storm and announce its own device: the Optimus LTE2.
Galaxy S3: Watch Live Stream Online Samsung Mobile Unpacked 2012 Event
It is a very important week for Samsung, the Korean company, which recently turned the world's biggest phone maker. Samsung has tripled smartphone shipments in the last year, and its Galaxy S3 flagship phone is expected to be yet another smashing hit for the company.
Google Docs Spiced up with New Fonts, Templates and More
On Wednesday, May 2, Google announced a set of exciting new features for its Google Docs suite, including the addition of a whopping 450 new fonts for creating pamphlets and personalized invitations. Other new features include additions to its application scripting language, which will allow developers to build interesting programs on top of the cloud service.
Gmail Gets Auto-Translation Tool: Why Do We Need It?
Technology has brought us all closer together, and thanks to the Internet, we can communicate with loved ones on a daily basis, even if they are across the world. In an effort to bring people even closer and break language barriers Google announced that its Gmail service will soon include an "automatic translation" feature for all users.
Nokia Pureview 808 Set for May Debut: Worth Buying?
Nokia has announced that Nokia 808 PureView camera phone will start rolling out in May in select markets. The Nokia 808 PureView boasts a whopping 41-megapixel camera, and is the first phone to pack Nokia's award-winning PureView technology. With high-performance sensors, exclusive Carl Zeiss optics, and Nokia-developed imaging algorithms, the 808 PureView is bound to take imaging experiences to a whole new level. Russia and India will be the first markets to start selling the Nokia 808 PureVie...
BlackBerry 10 OS: What You Need to Know
Kicking off the BlackBerry World event on May 1 in Orlando, Research in Motion (RIM) CEO Thorsten Heins gave the world a first peek at what BlackBerry 10 smartphones will have to offer.
Samsung Galaxy S3: Latest Leaked Photo Suggests Specs of GT-i9300
Even as the much-anticipated unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S3 is almost upon Android fans, another leaked image of the device has surfaced the tech mainstream. The new alleged leaked image comes from SamMobile and it suggests that Galaxy S3 will pack a 4.8-inch display.
BlackBerry 10 OS: RIM Wows Developers with Virtual Keyboard, Prototype Phone and $10,000
Kicking off its annual meeting with developers, customers and press, BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) officially unveiled its new BlackBerry 10 software on May 1. In addition to the software, RIM also offered a prototype of the upcoming BlackBerry phone so developers could start working their magic.
Facebook Organ Donor Status Update: Just What We Need
On Tuesday, May 1, Facebook introduced a new "life saving" tool - an optional "organ donor" status into Timeline profiles. Members in the United States and the United Kingdom can now publicly share whether they are registered organ donors, and why they registered to donate their organs. If they are not registered yet, Facebook provides an online link to the appropriate donor registry so users can sign up.
BlackBerry NFC-Enabled Music Gateway: What You Need to Know
Kicking off its three-day BlackBerry World event, running May 1-3 in Orlando, Research in Motion (RIM) debuted the new generation of BlackBerry Music Gateway, now NFC-enabled.
Big Jambox: Bigger, Better, Louder and Pricier
San Francisco-based company Jawbone, the maker of the popular Jambox Bluetooth speaker, is now launching a new wireless speaker: the Big Jambox. With the new version, it seems that Jawbone's original Jambox is all grown up, and has plenty to offer.
BlackBerry World 2012: What to Expect (And Not to Expect)
Research in Motion (RIM) has kicked off its annual Blackberry World, its biggest developer event, on Tuesday, May 1, in Orlando, Florida, and it will run through May 3. This year's event is crucial for the company as RIM will need to prove itself substantially in order to keep its head above the water
BlackBerry World 2012 Live Stream: How, When and Where to Watch Live Coverage Online
BlackBerry World 2012, Research in Motion's (RIM) annual event, is kicking off May 1 through May 3 in Orlando, and RIM has pledged to make sure you don't miss a thing. RIM will capture all the action and provide live coverage for those who cannot attend. Those who cannot be in Orlando for the event can keep up to date with the latest news by following RIM's webcast of the keynote.
Mozilla Deals Sucker Punch to Defiant Firefox 3.6 Users with Auto-Updater
Mozilla will officially retire Firefox 3.6 in May, by automatically upgrading users to Firefox 12. In a similar move last year, Mozilla put down Firefox 3.5, automatically upgrading users to version 4.0. Mozilla has not set a clear date yet, but the auto-upgrade of Firefox 3.6 to Firefox 12 will occur in early May, said Alex Keybl, Firefox' release manager.
iPhone 5: Apple Mulled Physical Keyboard for Original iPhone, What About Next Device?
According to a former Apple executive, Apple seriously considered a physical keyboard for the iPhone way back in 2007, before the first iPhone was released.
Nvidia GeForce GTX 690 Dual-GPU Video Card is a Speed Demon (but Pricey)
Speaking at the GeForce LAN/Nvidia Game Festival in Shanghai, Nvidia CEO Jen-Hsun Huang announced Nvidia's new graphics card, the GeForce GTX 690. The GTX 690 is Nvidia's first dual-chip Kepler graphics card, utilizing the new 28-nanometer Kepler architecture the company introduced last month on the GTX 680.
Firefox 13 Beta Released: What You Need to Know
Recently Mozilla released Firefox 12, the new version for its popular browser, and it is already turning its efforts towards Firefox 13, now in beta version, ready for download and testing. The final version will not be out for six weeks, but if you want to try the beta version, Firefox 13 is available for download from the beta release channel.
HP Slate 8: Photos of First HP Business-Focused Windows 8 Tablet Leaked
A new slide allegedly leaked from an HP presentation gives a first peek at what seems to be HP's first Windows 8 business-focused tablet. According to the slide which first appeared on Neowin, the HP Slate 8 will be a 10.1-inch, 9.2mm thick, 1.5-pound tablet, with eight to ten hours of battery life, some sort of docking station, optional pen-based input, an outdoor viewing option and a range business-friendly security features.
Samsung Shining: Profit Surges to Record $4.4 Billion, Beats Apple in Smartphone Sales
Galaxy smartphone sales have surged, driving Samsung Electronics' earnings to a record high in the first quarter. Though this is usually a tough season for the global consumer electronics industry, Samsung managed to outshine its rivals with strong quarter earnings.
iPad Smart Cover Gets Apple in Trouble: Man Claims Patent Infringement
In yet another lawsuit filed against Apple, a man claims the design of Apple's Smart Cover accessory for its second- and third-generation iPads is a rip-off. Aspen, Colorado resident Jerald Bovino filed the lawsuit in federal court, asking Apple and Target to pay royalties for using his technology.
LinkedIn App for iPad Launched: What You Need to Know
Business-centric social network LinkedIn has finally launched an iPad app, with new features that are not available on LinkedIn.com on the Web. According to the company, it built the iPad app "from the ground up," in order to address the needs of increasingly more business professionals using iPads.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Specs 'Leaked' in AnTuTu Benchmark Suggest 4.7-Inch Screen, 12-Megapixel Camera
AnTuTu, the well-known benchmark app for Android, seems to have completely exposed the specs of the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S3. The app places Samsung's next-generation smartphone higher than the Transformer Prime (Asus tablet), which was previously at the top of the list.
