Episode 124
Sunday June 24, 2012

MISC  

• Google fusion tables (Edward rant at the end)

Apple 

• No rumors!
• A judge has dismissed the Apple v Motorola case with prejudice.
• Speaking of court cases, e-book price fixing case scheduled for 2013 Apple, McMillan, Penguin. I’d like to see ebook prices fixed at around $2.00!
• Should one wait for Macbook Air with retina or buy new Macbook Air “Mid 2012”?

Google and Android

• All carriers in commercials present Galaxy S3 as the best smartphone in the world, as hook to attract customers
• Android 4.1 already available in early versions, what’s new in it? Right now it is all rumor and speculation, with some expecting it to only be 4.1 with enhancements and bug fixes, and others expecting it to be 5.0.
• Flipboard now available for all Android devices
• HTC now getting into the Siri clone arena
• Firefox will have “something new” for Android next week.

Microsoft

• WINDOWS PHONE 8 announced, 7.8, no update to 8. What’s new in WP8 etc , what’s new in wp8: 3 tile sizes not 2, contactless payment via NFC, deeper integration of skype
• Surface! (Bigger than an iPad, and possibly more expensive)
  • 2 versions: RT (ARM processor) and Pro (Ivy Bridge processor)
  • 10.6-inch optically bonded ClearType display
  • 16:9 aspect ratio
  • “digital inking”
  • integrated kickstand
  • smarter covers

Surface (Windows RT) tablet key specs

• Windows RT operating system
• Nvidia ARM CPU
• 9.3mm thick
• 676 grams/23.85 ounces
• 10.6-inch ClearType HD Display
• 31.5 watt hour battery
• Ports: microSD, USB 2.0, Micro-HD video, 2×2 MIMO antennas
• Storage options: 32GB and 64GB for Windows RT
• Front- and rear-facing “HD” cameras

Surface (Windows Pro) tablet key specs

• Windows 8 operating system
• Intel third-generation Core i CPU
• 13.5mm thick
• 903 grams/31.85 ounces
• 10.6-inch ClearType “Full HD” Display
• 42 watt hour battery
• Ports: microSDXC, USB 3.0, Mini DisplayPort video
• Storage options: 64GB and 128GB
• Front- and rear-facing “HD” cameras

App Picks

• Diana – Tagy https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.tagy.tagcloudui#?t=W251bGwsMSwyLDIxMiwiY29tLnRhZ3kudGFnY2xvdWR1aSJd
• Alli – Display Recorder http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/display-recorder/id520411468?mt=8 http://justanothergeeksite.com/2012/06/display-recorder-ios-app-review/
• Edward – AntiCrop
  http://itunes.apple.com/us/app/anticrop/id492663935?mt=8

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