Windows Phone 7 Series Doesn’t Support Multitasking
March 16, 2010
Before that, Apple’s iPhone was the main target of users and reviewers who were complaining that it did not support full multitasking, meaning you couldn’t run third-party apps in the background. certain, you could listen to the music from the iPod app while composing an e mail, but you couldn’t listen to music from the Pandora app while composing an mail. Now it seems that Microsoft has decided that it might actually be the way to go, as the newly announced Windows Phone 7 Series will not support multitasking as well. The reason given is the same as the one offered by Apple – it drains batteries. It does sound like a valid reason, particularly since many Android and webOS users have complained about battery life before.
Fortunately Microsoft does have a workaround in place, as Windows Phone 7 series will support push notifications, allowing third-party apps to send updates and status messages to a phone’s home screen, even when the app isn’t running in the background, just like how the iPhone does it.
Do you think that Apple got it right, by not allowing background apps, or do you think that webOS and Android are on to something with full multitasking?
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Pandora unboxing
February 12, 2010
At enlarged last, the Pandora is out, and that calls for a instance of rejoicing with an unboxing image. We do wonder whether the Pandora will live up to its billing, or will it disappoint? Whatever the case is, at least that is not the hardware equivalent of Duke Nukem forever. Anyone of you out there who have already unboxed your Pandora? Let’s hope that opening up that box won’t introduce unknown elements to that world like its mythical namesake, eh? We do think that the Pandora does resemble the DS Lite a bit, particularly the top segment of the device.
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Energizer Solar Folding Lantern
January 8, 2010
[CES 2010] Too lazy to construct a camp fire so that everyone can sit around it while sharing ghost stories? The Energizer Solar Folding Lantern will come in handy soon after, as it can illuminate all around, albeit it does not give out heat like a standard fire would, rendering it useless to ward off nasty creatures whether you're on Pandora at night. Good thing it can be powered by normal D-sized batteries as well as solar ability as an alternative. Even better news would be ambient lighting being able to juice up the device as well - now how about that for being cutting edge. The next thing you know, that thing would even come with its own built-in wind mill in the future.
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Boxee Box Remote from D-Link
January 6, 2010
[CES 2010] D-Link is back at CES with their Boxee Box Remote which boasts a full QWERTY keyboard right on the remote itself. Instead of being another point-and-click device, D-Link took a more radical step by introducing a QWERTY keyboard after listening to their customers instead of taking the hottest route - throwing in a multitouch display. Tipped to be released sometime in the first half of the year for not more than $200, it will be able to handle a slew of the most popular video formats including DivX, H.264 and MKV among others. Not only that, you are able to log on to a variety of online services including Pandora, Facebook, Twitter and Flickr. Of course, how can we rule out the Boxee app itself? Guess our thumbs are in a battle of getting more or less calloused as the rivalry within a physical QWERTY keyboard and a virtual one rages on in the world of consumer electronics. Photo courtesy of Zach Klein.
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Nook Hacked to Run Pandora
December 17, 2009
After Barnes & Noble’s Nook eBook reader was hacked (or “rooted” as they signal it), it was only a matter of date before folks started to try installing all sorts of programs on its Android OS. Now the folks by at nookDevs have managed to get Pandora installed on the Nook. The process is not for the faint of heart though, as you’ll need to open up the Pandora to get the microSD card inside, after which you can load the program into it (though we’re probably overly simplifying it here). You’ll additionally need to use VNC to remotely control it to get past the login screen, but after that, you should be able to play music on it when you enjoy your eBooks. whether you’re interested in that and want to find out all the nitty gritty details, you can check it out here. Bear in mind, whether you screw up your Nook, Barnes & Noble is probably going to say that your warranty is void.
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Pandora handheld ready to rock and roll
December 9, 2009
The open source Pandora handheld looks set to form a splash pretty soon, where it has been tipped to retail for $330 thereabouts while resembling the size of a Nintendo DS. Among the highlights of the Pandora include the Ångström-Linux operating system, a desktop environment, a Texas Instruments 600Mhz ARM processor, a Texas Instruments 430Mhz DaVinci video processor, accompanied by a 4.3" touchsreen display at 800 x 480 resolution, Bluetooth and Wi-Fi connectivity, dual SDHC memory card slots at TV out via composite or S-video. Are you drooling yet?
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Pandora heads for in-vehicle entertainment
December 8, 2009
Internet radio provider Pandora has set their eyes on the automotive segment, aiming to supply a deeper integration with car radios and controls. They are looking at a transitional phase now where Pandora's smartphone applications can be controlled straight from the dashboard or steering-wheel interfaces. The future will see no connectivity with smartphones since the service itself will be integrated into Web-connected cars.
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