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Sony Confirms ICS Update Will Arrive For Xperia S Smartphone By Early June
May 15th
Sony’s Xperia S has been an awesome phone except for well, its lack of Ice Cream Sandwich. While it’s questionable to launch a device of that nature with Gingerbread 2.3 in a world of Android 4.0, Sony has taken the time to finally give us what we have been waiting for— a concrete date for when the Android 4.0 update will arrive on the smartphone. The update is very much real and on its way as it is all set to arrive by late May or early June at the latest.
Keep in mind while the approximate release date of the update is set, the actual push of the updates will vary among the variations of the device. It’s expected the first to receive the update will be the unlocked or unbranded versions which will roll out in phases. The carrier-branded versions will follow suit but as you know unfortunately— it’s up carriers to decide if or when the devices can get the update. Here’s hoping we see the update sooner than later, especially for those of us planning on buying that Xperia Ion.
source: Sony Mobile Thread
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Jaw-dropping custom amphibious car is yours for $259,500
May 15th
The only catch to buying this car, other than coming up with the scratch to pay for it, is you are going to have to want to break a record. This highly customized car — called Project Sea Lion — was created for the sole purpose of grabbing the amphibious land speed record. We doubt perspective owners will have a problem with that.
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Siegler: iOS 6 to Bring 3rd-Party Siri Support and Siri for iPad, iTunes 11 Nearing Completion
May 15th
Following recent reports (confirmed by AllThingsD) that Apple is working on their own mapping system for iOS 5, MG Siegler of TechCrunch claims to have heard additional information about iOS 6, which will reportedly be code-named Sundance (continuing Apple’s tradition of using ski resorts as iOS code-names).
In addition to revealing the rumored code name for iOS 6, Siegler also addressed the new mapping system in Apple’s next-gen mobile platform:
First of all, iOS 6, which is expected to be shown off in developer preview form at WWDC in June, is internally codenamed “Sundance”. Second, while Paczkowski’s source said the new maps functionality will “blow your head off”, I’ve been told that’s a bit of hyperbole (you think?). Specifically, while the 3D functionality is cool, it’s also not something people are going to use regularly. Think of it like Google Street View — cool, but how often do you actually use it when compared to the regular Google Maps product? (Having said that, I still expect Apple’s 3D maps to be cooler than Google Street View.)
Siegler’s comments on the new 3D mapping technology make a lot of sense. The 3D maps aren’t the most significant part of the rumor at any rate – the idea that Apple is developing their own mapping system rather than relying on Google Maps is the real story.
The report also discusses Apple’s Siri technology, suggesting that Apple may be working on Siri APIs to allow third-party developers to access the technology and integrate it with their apps. He also suggests that Apple may be working on bring Siri to the iPad.
As a quick aside, while there’s not much other iOS 6 information floating around out there right now, there have been whispers backing up Gruber’s assertion that Siri APIs are another possibility. There have also been whispers about Siri for iPad finally coming. Specifically, I’ve been led to believe it’s more of a UI issue than anything else. After all, Apple is using the technology for the Dictation functionality found on the new iPad. They’ve just been working on what Siri for iPad will look like, I’ve been led to believe.
Siegler ends his report by briefly mentioning that iOS 6 is expected to include new iCloud functionality, and that Apple is getting close to releasing iTunes 11, which is expected to be a major revamp with significant design changes and possible new features.
WWDC is just a few weeks away, and should confirm details like this. Looks like WWDC could be a very exciting event indeed! As always, we’ll provide further information as soon as we hear it,
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Sony CMT-V70B And CMT-V50 Compact Hi-Fi Systems
May 15th
Sony has rolled out a couple of new compact Hi-Fi systems namely the CMT-V70B and CMT-V50. The Sony CMT-V70B is a high-end model that supports Bluetooth A2DP/AVRCP, allowing you to connect this compact Hi-Fi system to any Bluetooth-enables music player. Both models feature the Sony S Master digital amp, a 2x20W output, an FM radio, a CD player and a retractable Sony Walkman WM-PORT. The CMT-V70B and CMT-V50 have the ability to rip CDs and record FM radio into your Sony Walkman DAP. Unfortunately, there is no info on pricing at this moment. [Akihabara]
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Report: Project Glass won’t be as robust as promo video shows
May 15th
All of the cool things Google showed in its initial Project Glass promo video may not be what we get in final product form. The “terminator style overlay,” as CNet puts it, won’t be present in the first batches of the product. They report that bits of information will only be displayed just above your level field of view on the right side. That would solve the “walking into a deathtrap” scenario that people initially feared, but it makes it sound as if Google Goggles will be a lot less cool than initially imagined.
Of course, the project is still in prototype stages so we can’t be for sure that this will end up being the case once it hits store shelves. We saw that gestures worked at a basic level, however, as engineer Sebastion Thrun demonstrated an ability to take a picture and upload it to Google+ with nothing but head movement.
It’s not appropriate to pass anything off with 100% certainty at this point, but CNet indicated that whatever they saw would appear to be whatever we’ll get once it’s all said and done. We won’t know until it’s out, though, so don’t fret too much if you grew attached to that initial vision. Watch that initial vision in the YouTube embed above.
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