Welcome to the Morning Briefing for 16th May 2012, where we highlight the tech stories from across the web that broke while you were sleeping and what we are watching here at TECHGEEK.com.au.
Sydney Public Transport App Wrap-Up for iOS
Since Tom and Terence are writing these things, it’s only logical for me to write one about Sydney! Since the iOS App Store has a huge range of Apps available to download, it’s sometimes hard to pick the right App for what you need. This post will attempt to ease that frustration and help you pick the right up for getting you around the public transport system in Sydney.
Morning Briefing: Google+ still trying, iOS Web Banners and iOS 5.1.1 released
Welcome to the Morning Briefing for 9th May 2012, where we highlight the tech stories from across the web that broke while you were sleeping and what we are watching here at TECHGEEK.com.au.
Review: Belkin ScreenCast AV4
If you’ve ever had the problem of having to find the best spot for your AV equipment but then having to spend thousands having cables installed and such, you’ll appreciate the Belkin ScreenCast AV4. This device allows you to connect up to 4 HDMI devices wirelessly to your HDTV. Using the 5GHz spectrum, the Belkin ScreenCast AV4 can easily transmit through walls and ceilings, up to 30 meters.
Facebook Messenger updated
Today Facebook have released the newest version of their Facebook Messenger. Just as you thought your life wasn’t connected enough, the new update includes two major features, Read receipts and message locations. If you send a message from your phone and have location services on, the app will send across your location. The read receipts is pretty self explanatory, once the other side has read your message, it will tell you! Gone are the days wondering if someone has read your message….
BlackBerry developers guaranteed $10,000 by RIM
With the release of BlackBerry 10 development tools to developers, RIM has made a huge promise to BlackBerry developers. Alec Saunders, RIM’s VP of Developer Relations today announced that RIM guarantees that developers will earn $10,000 in their first year of sales and if you don’t quite reach $10,000 then RIM will pay you the difference.
Morning Briefing: Cleaning Marketplaces and BlackBerry 10
Welcome to the Morning Briefing for 2nd May 2012, where we highlight the tech stories from across the web that broke while you were sleeping and what we are watching here at TECHGEEK.com.au.
iOS 5.1 available today
An update for the all popular iPhone is available to day. The update will add Japanese language support to Siri, a number of bug changes, improved camera features and much more. The update is available right now on iTunes and Over the air on your iDevice. Check out the change list after the break.
Telstra to launch Nokia’s first Windows Phone smartphone
A few weeks after Optus announced their Lumia plans, Telstra have unveiled their plans on the NextG network. If you don’t know what the Nokia Lumia 800 is, it is the first Nokia phone to be powered by Windows Phone 7. Dubbed to be the “First real Windows Phone”, it features a 3.7-inch AMOLED display with curved bending and a 1.4GHz single-core processor with hardware acceleration and a graphics processor. It will also feature 16GB of internal storage and an 8-megapixel rear camera with a Carl Zeiss optic lens and LED flash.
Review: Telstra Ultimate Mobile Wi-Fi
Here we have the Telstra Ultimate Mobile Wi-Fi hotspot – the world’s fastest 3G hotspot available and it sure shows it. With HSPA+ and 802.11n, the hotspot allows speeds of up to 20Mbps in Telstra 3G Dual Connection areas. Announced at the middle of last year, TECHGEEK.com.au has got it’s hands on a review and gave it a test. Check out our findings after the break.
Review: AVerMedia DarkCrystal HD Capture Pro
The AVerMedia DarkCrystal HD Capture Pro card allows anyone to directly record any HDMI or component/composite input to your computer. Perfect for gamers that wish to upload their gameplay to YouTube, the capture card uses PCIe for a high bandwidth connectivity to your computer. Recording in 1080i, the capture card can record almost anything and export to almost anything with the included software. Check out the review after the break.
Telstra announces 4G for Pre-Paid customers
Launching today is the availability of Telstra Pre-Paid 4G and it’s the nations first Pre-Paid 4G offering. Customers will be able to use their Pre-Paid 4G stick in 4G coverage areas but also experience HSPA+ which allows a dual 3G connection. Telstra promises speeds up to 40Mbps on the 4G network. The USB stick is small in size and features a swivel USB connector allowing you to plug the stick in at any location. Customers can purchase the 4G stick today from any Telstra store for $129. It comes with 3GB of included data which an expiry of 30 days.
Telstra announces Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9 4G
Today, Telstra have announced the Samsung GALAXY Tab 8.9 4G, the nations first 4G tablet. The GALAXY Tab 8.9 4G features a 1.5 GHz dual core processor, 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage and a high definition 8.9 inch screen. It features Android 3.2 but can be upgraded to 4.0 in the future. The tablet also supports HSPA+ allowing Telstra customers to receive a dual 3G connection when they are out of 4G coverage.
Telstra suffers nationwide outage
If you haven’t noticed already, your internet may be down or working very slowly. This is due to a nationwide outage that Telstra is currently having – the cause is still unknown but services are slowly returning. The outage began at around 1.50PM Sydney time today and Telstra customers where without internet access for 45 minutes.
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