Last month, it was confirmed that an iPhone 2.2 beta build had been handed to a select number of iPhone developers for testing. Two weeks into the release of Apple's first pre-release build of the new iPhone OS, some hidden features have emerged, Japanese emoji icons (461 emoji characters), Google Street View, and the ability to disable the iPhone's auto-correction.The iPhone OS 2.2 beta build was accompanied by a new SDK version as well. While the builds were labeled “compatibility testing,&rdquo...
[read more >>] Advanced Micro Devices is expected to announce on Tuesday its plans for dividing into two separate companies, one that will design microprocessors and one focused on manufacturing chips. The Sunnyvale company has been rumored in the recent few months to be on the verge of spinning off its fabs in an effort to overcome financial issues and also remain competitive on the market; it was said to make the announcement about three weeks ago.The chip maker said that the two companies would receive an investment of ...
[read more >>] We've known for a while that Deus Ex 3 is in development at Eidos Montreal. We've also known little about the title until now, when PC Zone has managed to snatch a detailed report from the developers; it will publish it in issue 200.The developers say that they are really trying to create a game that will be true to the first one in the series, while also breaking new ground as far as the blend between role playing games and action goes. It's said that the game will be a prequel set in 2027, quite ...
[read more >>] Welcome to our 14th issue of Softpedia Linux Weekly!Here’s what you can read about in this edition: Ubuntu 7.04 will no longer be supported starting with October 19th; easys Linux 4.2 comes with KDE 4.1.1 and a few other improvements; elpicx Linux 2.0 features a dual-boot Live DVD with both Ubuntu and Fedora Linux; Martin Ultima presents Ultima Linux 8.4; after a few delays, the beta version of Fedora 10 is finally here with the GNOME 2.24 desktop environment; NetSecL 2.3, the Slackware-based Linux distribu...
[read more >>] NVIDIA units being included in new MacBook Pros is again subject of speculation regarding Apple's rumored MacBook line refresh. Citing “various sources,” TUAW claims NVIDIA is not only tasked with crafting parts of the new MacBooks, but that it is actually showing off the new notebook models to its staff.The weblog's tipsters, who haven't been confirmed as reliable, also claim that the new versions will be released as soon as October 14. This is consistent with most rumors on Apple'...
[read more >>] Back in May 2008, Microsoft made the first step towards opening up its online reference libraries, namely the TechNet, MSDN and Expression portals, providing the “fertile soil” necessary for communities of IT professionals and developers to form around the websites. The social bookmarking tools for MSDN, TechNet and Expression evolved past the preview stage in September, and John Martin, from the Server & Tools Online (STO) group, was kind enough to answer a few questions related to the social platfor...
[read more >>] The beta version of the upcoming Ubuntu 8.10 (codename Intrepid Ibex), which is scheduled for release in late October this year, arrived a few minutes ago and, as usual, we intend to keep you up-to-date with the latest changes in the Ubuntu 8.10 development. Compared with the sixth alpha, which brought Firefox 3.0.2, Samba 3.2 and GNOME 2.24 Beta 2, this version comes with the final and stable GNOME 2.24 desktop, a brand new wallpaper, Firefox 3.0.3, PAM authentication framework and a BBC plugin for Totem (...
[read more >>] It was only a matter of time before new alleged spy shots of a next-gen MacBook Pro emerged. This time around, new specs are being dished out as well, such as a black casing, and a more square-ish appearance, two aspects not at all consistent with MBP expectations.Reportedly, Techno Minds is the source of these images. Submitted to modmyi to be made public, the shots allegedly come from an Apple staffer, close to the company's design team.“We just received an email from a tipster Techno Minds who grabb...
[read more >>] Little has changed in the way we order our food and beverages at a restaurant: the waiter comes and brings us the (sometimes very elegant) printed menu, we check it out, decide and reply to the waiter. The waiter then writes down our choices and makes annotations if applicable, then rushes with our order to see that it is done the way we want.Well, not anymore. At least designer Stephen Allport thinks such a workflow should be changed and things can be done in a more pleasant and effective manner.Besides thinking...
[read more >>] A short while ago, there were rumors going around that Nintendo would release a new version of their popular handheld console, the DS. Not any ordinary fresh version like the DS Lite, but one that would contain several distinct new features never present on Nintendo’s products. Features such as music playback capability or a camera were unprecedented for the Japanese company which only focused on gaming related consoles and products. Although they released a faint “No Comment” statement, it did...
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