IT-Code-News: IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 10/12/2011

Sony says NEX-7 pre-orders will finally start shipping
After natural disasters delayed the Sony NEX-7, shipping will get back on track this month as units begin to hit doorsteps.

Why does Verizon keep delaying the Galaxy Nexus?
The Galaxy Nexus should be for sale on Verizon, but it's not. We list some of the newest oddities and controversies surrounding the first Android Ice Cream Sandwich phone's US debut.

YouMail app pulled from Android Market at T-Mobile’s behest
The visual voicemail app YouMail has been removed from the Android Market after T-Mobile complained to Google that the app was causing disruption to its network.

Instagram CEO confirms Android app in the works
Fresh from its iPhone App of the Year win, Instagram is hard at work converting the filter-driven photo sharing app over to Google Android.

Hundreds mob Grand Central Apple store opening
Consumerism is alive and well at New York's Grand Central station, where Apple today opened its largest retail location in the world.

Spec Ops: The Line Has Big Choices, Bigger Narrative Ambitions
We sit down with some of the key members of the dev team at Yager Developments and 2K Games to dig into the reasoning behind Spec Ops: The Line's huge narrative ambitions.

Spotify takes on Pandora with radio revamp: unlimited stations and song skips
Spotify has announced a relaunch of its streaming radio feature, now with unlimited track skips and stations.

Apple names its Game of the Year picks for iPhone and iPad
Tiny Tower and Dead Space games earn top iOS honors from Apple.

Amazon wants Kindle exclusives: offers authors cash from new $6 million fund
Amazon has set up a $6 million fund to get more exclusive books on its Kindle platform, but will independent authors and publishers take the bait?

Panasonic to launch Android smartphone in 2012
Panasonic has announced plans to release a 4.3-inch, ultra-slim Android handset next year, staring with the European market.

Virgin Gaming hosts million-dollar EA Sports online tournament
If you can carry your Madden 12, FIFA 12, or NHL 12 team on your back, you could win big bucks in Virgin Gaming's new online tournament.

Apple, and/or Samsung, to launch Retina tablet in February: rumors
Rumor has it that Apple and Samsung both have tablets with double the resolution of their predecessors set to launch in February.

Essential home theater accessories
Prepare your living room for your new TV with these essential home theater accessories, from cables and mounts to antennas and surge protectors.

Infographic shows Android app use, Talking Tom knocked down 10.6 billion times
Google has come up with an infographic showing how people use its Android Market, from which 10 billion apps have now been downloaded. The stats beg the question: What is it about Talking Tom that makes Android users want to keep knocking the poor fellow down?

Microsoft stealthily launches Answer Desk for premium online tech support
Microsoft's version of the Genius Bar, the Answer Desk, has launched online with 24/7, 365 days of tech support being offered.

Death row inmate gets second trial due to Twitter-obsessed juror
While Twitter certainly offers an endless stream of content to digest at any given time, one Arkansas juror's refusal to stop tweeting during a murder trial negates a death row inmate's murder conviction.

Finally – Samsung allowed to sell Galaxy 10.1 tab in Australia
A ban on the sale of Samsung's Galaxy 10.1 Tab in Australia was lifted by the country's High Court on Friday following a long legal battle with Apple. It means the Korean company is finally able to get its device in Australian stores - during the Christmas rush.

Study: Texting while driving increased by 50 percent over 2010
While 35 states have successfully passed legislation regarding a ban on texting while operating a vehicle, that hasn't stopped drivers from typing text messages while behind the wheel of a car.

Rumor: Dead Rising 3 plot and character leaks, set in California
New details about Dead Rising 3 are emerging including characters, plot and a California setting.

Jawbone offers full refund for UP wristbands due to performance issues
While the Fitbit accessory quickly became a solid choice for fitness gurus to keep track of their health, the Jawbone UP fitness device has stumbled out of the gate due to faulty internal hardware.

Google Currents reader app: Hands-on first impressions
Google Currents delivers content from some of your favorite publications in a new, polished format made specifically for mobile consumption. But can it compete with the slickness of market-leading Flipboard? Check out our hands-on test to find out.

Calgary Philharmonic choir puts followers’ tweets to music
The Calgary Philharmonic Orchestra Chorus asked its Twitter followers how they keep the cold at bay in winter - and then put the responses to music.

PR stunt sees taxi’s swapped out with Ferrari and Porsche
Chewing gum company Trident put on a pretty fun stunt in Guadalajara, Mexico when they replaced a taxi cabs company's boring rides with two speed thirsty exotics.

Hands-on with new Twitter app for iPhone
Twitter brings a whole new look and a load of features to its newest mobile app for iOS devices. Here, a quick hands-on look at what's new and improved.

How American Express is doing e-commerce right
Card companies take note: this is how you use social shopping and media platforms to your advantage.

Autobot Ukulele: Musicbots in disguise
Whether you are a nerd, music lover, or both, you'll certainly appreciate this Transformer inspired Autobot Ukulele.

DT Music Pick: The Black Keys
This week we take a listen to the new album from bluesy-rock duo The Black Keys. It's got our name written all over it.

Anonymous turns its attention to the U.S. Senate over controversial bill
A controversial bill that recently cleared the Senate has enraged many—including the hacktivist group Anonymous.

New U.S. regulations mean Netflix is cleared for Facebook integration
After U.S. law forced Netflix to implement social sharing overseas only, the streaming service is now able to introduce these features--including Facebook integration--to stateside customers.

Reality check: Is Eric Schmidt’s Android optimism bravado or bull?
Google's Eric Schmidt asserts that Android is ahead of the iPhone, and by mid-2012 Google TV will be everywhere. Is there anything to Schmidt's bold words, or is it just enthusiasm gone overboard?

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Saturday, December 10, 2011

IT News Head Lines (Digital Trends) 10/12/2011

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