ICS update for Samsung Galaxy Note pushed to Q2

We’re afraid we have some bad news for all Galaxy Note users, as Samsung has pushed back their ICS update for the Galaxy Note till Q2 of this year. Samsung had earlier promised Android 4.0 to the Galaxy S II and the Note in the first quarter, to which, they did release the update for the S II, but for reasons unknown, the Note will have a wait a bit longer. This news comes from the Samsung Norway's Facebook page, which states that ICS will be arriving in Q2.

Still have some waiting to do

One of the main reasons for holding back the update could have something to do with the issues that many users facing with their S II, after the update. The problems involve a lot of lag when scrolling, reduced Wi-Fi performance and other minor niggles, like the inability to resize widgets. This could be the primary reason why Samsung may have held the update back. Rather than receive flak for an improper ICS build, they are probably taking their time to iron out the bugs.

One of the main reasons why Samsung (and the others as well) are taking their sweet time with the updates is because of the heavy skinning involved. They have to customize the interface and at the same time, ensure that it runs smoothly. Samsung haven’t said when in Q3 they’ll be launching the update, so it could be as early as April or it could even be June, we don’t know yet. Other than the phones, Samsung’s tablets, like Tab 750, 730 and 620 should also be getting an ICS update in the coming months, although we haven’t heard anything about this from them as of now. We’ll keep you updated as and when we learn more.

Nokia’s Design Chief Confirms Tablet In The Works

We have been hearing rumors that Nokia are working on a new tablet, which will most likely be a Windows 8 based tablet, and the last thing we heard was that the device would launch in quarter four of 2012.
Now Marko Ahtisaari, who is Nokia’s design chief has confirmed that the company is indeed working on a tablet, the new comes from a Finnish publication which recently interviewed him.

Ahtisaari also told another publication that Nokia are working on a ‘revolutionary phone’, although we don’t have any details on the device we suspect it will be a Windows Phone handset and will probably feature Nokia’s PureView camera technology.

Orange UK To Offer Subsidized New iPad 3

Earlier today we heard that UK mobile carrier Three would offer a subsidized version of the new iPad and now we have some details from another UK carrier, Orange.
Orange will offer the new iPad 3 on a 24 month contract which will cost you £25 a month, and for that you get 1GB of anytime data a month and 1GB of quiet time date, which is from 12 am until 4pm.

The pricing for the new iPad 3 on Orange starts at £199 up front for the 16GB model for existing customers and £229 for new customers, you can see full details below.


You can find out more information about the new iPad 3 on Orange over at their website.

Apple Offering Trade Ins On iPad 2

With the launch of the new iPad 3 scheduled for tomorrow, Apple has started offering trade ins on last years iPad 2 through their reuse and recycling program.
Apple is offering up to $205 for the 16GB WiFi model, and the top 64GB WiFi and 3G model will get you up to $320 in Apple gift cards which can be used against the purchase of the new iPad 3.


There are some companies like Amazon who are offering slightly more for second hand iPad 2′s, and you could probably get more money for it selling the device on eBay or some other auction site, you can find out more information over at Apple.

Today Western Digital have announced the arrival of their new My Book Thunderbolt Duo storage facility that was first unveiled back in CES 2012. The new My Book Thunderbolt Duo has been created to provide Mac users with double-safe data protection and flexibility, ultra-fast data transfer rates and customised dual-drive storage system with RAID 0, 1 and JBOD options. Western Digital MyBook Thunderbolt Duo The Western Digial My Book Thunderbolt Duo is available in either a 4TB or 6TB capacity and can be daisy chained with other to expand your storage options. Equipped with Thunderbolt ports the My Book Thunderbolt Duo offer super quick transfers. Jody Bradshaw, general manager of WD consumer storage solutions explains: “The My Book Thunderbolt Duo offers large storage capacities for creative professionals and enthusiasts who produce, edit, or need quick access to large files, including HD video,”-”Its dual Thunderbolt ports provide amazing creative flexibility while allowing daisy-chaining of up to six My Book Thunderbolt Duo drives or other high performance peripherals for fast and efficient workflow. The combination of storage, backup, security, flexibility and speed makes the My Book Thunderbolt Duo the ideal choice for creative professionals that need to write, store, protect and edit high-definition and graphic intensive projects.” The My Book Thunderbolt Duo is now available for $599.99 offering 4TB and $699.99 for the 6TB capacity.

Back in February, Samsung filed a new trademark for the ‘Samsung Galaxy Camera‘, and the trademark filing was related to goods and services with cameras and camcorders.
Now Samsung has confirmed to Engadget that they are considering producing a Samsung Galaxy Camera, which could run Google’s Android OS.

Samsung has confirmed that they are considering an ‘open’ camera operating system, and considering Samsung’s involvement with Android we would suspect that the open OS is in fact Android.
We suspect it could be a while before we see an Android powered camera from Samsung as soon as we get some information we will let you guys know.

Western Digital MyBook Thunderbolt Duo Arrives In Stores For $600

Today Western Digital have announced the arrival of their new My Book Thunderbolt Duo storage facility that was first unveiled back in CES 2012.
The new My Book Thunderbolt Duo has been created to provide Mac users with double-safe data protection and flexibility, ultra-fast data transfer rates and customised dual-drive storage system with RAID 0, 1 and JBOD options.

The Western Digial My Book Thunderbolt Duo is available in either a 4TB or 6TB capacity and can be daisy chained with other to expand your storage options.
Equipped with Thunderbolt ports the My Book Thunderbolt Duo offer super quick transfers. Jody Bradshaw, general manager of WD consumer storage solutions explains:
“The My Book Thunderbolt Duo offers large storage capacities for creative professionals and enthusiasts who produce, edit, or need quick access to large files, including HD video,”-”Its dual Thunderbolt ports provide amazing creative flexibility while allowing daisy-chaining of up to six My Book Thunderbolt Duo drives or other high performance peripherals for fast and efficient workflow. The combination of storage, backup, security, flexibility and speed makes the My Book Thunderbolt Duo the ideal choice for creative professionals that need to write, store, protect and edit high-definition and graphic intensive projects.”
The My Book Thunderbolt Duo is now available for $599.99 offering 4TB and $699.99 for the 6TB capacity.

Watch With eBay iPad App Launched

Ebay has this week launched a new iPad application called Watch With eBay, that allows users to easily find items for sale related to your favourite TV programs.
Whether you are looking for signed autographs, DVDs, Movie props, or other items related to your favourite Movies, Actors or TV shows, Watch With eBay is the place to start.

Features of the new eBay Watch With eBay iPad application include the ability to browse or search for through an image rich program guide to see what’s on TV based on ZIP code and service provider, shop for items related to the TV program, browse popular and recently watched programs. Together with being able to find celebrities and learn about their charitable causes.
You can now download the new Watch With eBay iPad App from the iTunes App Store for free.