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Android to oust Windows in connected gadgets (but there’s a catch)

Chris Davies, Mar 29th 2012 Discuss [5]

Android will rise to dominate connected devices by 2016, ousting Windows and outpacing iOS according to analyst predictions, though hardware manufacturers and app developers will still struggle to make money on Android devices. Growing popularity of Google's open-source platform will see the balance of media tablets, PCs and smartphones shift to favor Android rather than Microsoft's Windows, IDC forecast, with the mobile platform expected to comprise 31.1-percent of the market by 2016. Read The Full Story

ASUS UK: Transformer Prime update rolling out now

Ben Kersey, Mar 29th 2012 Discuss [13]

ASUS teased an update to its popular Transformer Prime tablet just the other day, and ASUS UK has taken to Twitter to inform the world that the update should be rolling out right this very minute. ASUS US remained secretive on the details surround the update, although their Italian cousins were happy to reveal the info. Users can look forward to Ethernet support via USB adapters, making the tablet an even more attractive laptop alternative. Read The Full Story

SlashGear Morning Wrap-Up: March 29, 2012

Chris Burns, Mar 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

This morning all of you running older Android devices will be able to roll out with Temple Run thanks to hackers galore. The Galaxy Nexus, made by Samsung and powered by Google, will be getting Android 4.0.4 with the XOOM Wi-fi and the Nexus S as well. There's a lovely Metro Theme from Windows 8 and Windows Phone now available for the Galaxy Tab 10.1. Read The Full Story

Researchers develop world’s most efficient flexible OLED display

Ben Kersey, Mar 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

We saw a flexible display concept from Nokia back at Nokia World in October, and Samsung filed a patent application not too long ago that revealed the company was working on potential foldable display applications. Researchers at the University of Toronto have demonstrated that the technology is feasibly possible on a large scale. They’ve managed to combine OLEDs with a flexible plastic, leading to more efficient displays and a simpler manufacturing process. Read The Full Story

Google demos self-driving car with the help of a blind man

Ben Kersey, Mar 29th 2012 Discuss [6]

While we often think of Google as the search giant with a gigantic stake in in the mobile game, they sometimes remind us that they are working on potentially life-changing projects behind the scenes. They’ve posted a video demonstrating their self-driving car in action, putting a man who has lost 95% of his vision behind the wheel, and taking it for a drive. Read The Full Story

Apple CEO Tim Cook tours Foxconn factory in China

Ben Kersey, Mar 29th 2012 Discuss [9]

Apple has taken some heat recently regarding pay and working conditions in Foxconn factories located in China. The company has taken steps to address concerns, publishing reports in the past surrounding conditions in the factories. Tim Cook, CEO of Apple, is currently visiting China, and has paid a visit to a Foxconn factory. Read The Full Story

Spotify lifts five play limit in certain European countries

Ben Kersey, Mar 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you don’t want to spring for Spotify Premium, $4.99 for unlimited desktop access and $9.99 to add mobile capabilities, you’re stuck with the free version. With that option you have to put up with commercials playing between songs, as well as the dreaded five play limit on songs. Spotify has revealed that they plan to lift this limit for certain European countries, although U.K and U.S users will still be saddled with the restriction for now. Read The Full Story

Apple Television talk reignites with Sharp patent overlap

Chris Davies, Mar 29th 2012 Discuss [5]

Long-standing rumors of a standalone Apple TV set continue to percolate, with suggestions that Foxconn parent Hon Hai’s display deal with Sharp, along with fresh Apple panel patents, lend weight to the HDTV whispers. The Cupertino company is apparently working on an advancement of Fringe Field Switching (FSS) systems suitable for HDTV-scale panels, with Patently Apple flagging up a recently granted patent for the TFT LCD display technology. FSS is currently used in Apple’s smaller devices, and relies on IPS display technology of which Sharp is a notable patent holder.

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Google Chrome 18 features improved graphics acceleration

Ben Kersey, Mar 29th 2012 Discuss [2]

Google and Mozilla both seem to content to chase higher version numbers, but we don’t mind looking the other way as long as they bring useful features along for the ride. Google today released the latest version of Chrome. For those who are counting, we’re up to version 18 now. Features include new hardware acceleration for HTML5 elements as well as bug fixes. Read The Full Story

iPhone 4 users that didn’t get a free bumper can get $15

Shane McGlaun, Mar 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

If you own an iPhone 4 and didn't take Apple up on their offer of a free bumper back during the antennagate scandal, you now have another option. Rather than taking a free bumper, you can now get $15 as part of the settlement. There are some caveats to taking the free $15 though. Read The Full Story

Barnes & Noble sets up German arm: European Nook incoming?

Ben Kersey, Mar 29th 2012 Discuss [0]

While Europeans certainly don’t have any trouble getting their hands on ereaders, Barnes & Noble’s Nook has been confined to the United States during its tenure. That may be set to change, as Barnes & Noble has established a new company in Germany, Barnes & Noble Digital Media GmbH. The company was filed two weeks ago, around the same time that Barnes & Noble paid a visit to London to try and get developers on board with the Nook. Read The Full Story

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