News: Reads from WWW
Friday, 19 Oct 2012
Newsweek Ends 80-year Print Run, Goes Digital
80 years in print later, Newsweek will move to an all-digital format early 2013 and will cease its print publication on the last day of this year due to the increasingly challenging print advertising environment, and a growing online audience.
Thursday, 18 Oct 2012
Entry-Level US$99 Nexus 7 to Employ Single-Core 800MHz Processor?
The rumored US$99 entry-level Nexus 7 is said to come with a single-core 800MHz processor.
Google Schedules an Android Event in NYC on 29 October
Google has distributed invites to an Android event in New York City on 29 October.
Wednesday, 17 Oct 2012
HTC J Butterfly with 5.0-inch Super LCD 3 Display Released in Japan
The team at The Verge managed to get their hands on its new flagship smartphone device, the HTC J Butterfly, which features a 5.0-inch Super LCD 3 screen with 440ppi resolution.
Panasonic to Lower Production of LCD and Plasma Display Panels
Panasonic plans to reduce production outputs of its LCD and plasma panels in an effort to reduce overhead costs. Also, the company will purchase more LCD TV panels from third-party suppliers.
Tuesday, 16 Oct 2012
ASUS PadFone 2 Officially Announced
Following up with its trademark PadFone combination of an Android smartphone and dockable tablet, ASUS has officially introduced its second-gen ASUS PadFone 2 along with a thinner, lighter Padfone 2 station.
LG Rolling Out Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Update
The Korean company has issued a press release today, shedding some light on when to expect the Android 4.1 platform on their devices.
Microsoft Debuts Official Windows 8 Commercial
With Windows 8's launch date just ten days away, the countdown's officially underway with Microsoft rolling out its first 30-second commercial for the new OS. Check it out inside.
Foursquare Opens Local Search Engine to All
Foursquare, the app previously known as a location-based social network, has been shifting its emphasis over its last few iterations to a local social search engine for good picks. While you used to have to be a member to use Foursquare, the company has now opened up its search engine to anyone.
Monday, 15 Oct 2012
Galaxy S3 Alpha Runs Jelly Bean, Includes Multi-window Support
The Samsung Galaxy S III Alpha, an updated version offered by NTT DoCoMo, will include the multi-window feature, one that was first shown on its bigger cousins, the Galaxy Note II and Galaxy Note 10.1.