Nokia X3-02 Touch and Type smartphone received a new update to its operating firmware and as such the version number now changed from the previous v05.68 to v06.00 and can be installed with some new changes that has been brought around with it. It does not seem to be a major update but unlike other new versions that are released with little or no visible changes, the Nokia X3-02 Firmware update v06.00 comes included with multi-purpose Swipe feature along with some performance upgrades. Nokia X3-02 is one of the popular handset that is clubbed in the Touch & Type category and has a partial touchscreen along with physical keypads. For those who are unfamiliar with this phone or are intending to purchase it, you can go through the technical specifications of Nokia X3-02 along with other details of the phone that was published earlier here in The Techno Zine.
Coming back to the point, the change log of the v06.00 firmware update indicates that there will be a Swipe feature that can be used to unlock the mobile phone when it is in lock state and also one can swipe open Collection and Games within the phone. This makes it an interesting feature that will now come preloaded and hence one need not go for other third party apps that does the same thing. In addition to this new feature, it also brings in enhancement in the performance of many key features in the mobile phone and makes it much more usable by getting rid of bugs that were previously present.
There are nothing more which are introduced in this firmware upgrade and one has to remain content with it until Nokia rolls out another major edition of the firmware. If you currently own this Nokia mobile, then you can also install the latest version which is recently made available and as usual, both the Over The Air and Nokia Software Updater method can be used. Even though, one can perform the update operation directly without creating backup of the contents already stored but as a safety measure it is always recommended to perform a quick backup as there may be some instance when things might go wrong and you may lose the important files stored in the phone.
So if you currently own the Nokia X3-02 handset and have not updated the firmware yet, you can do so and avail the new features and improved performance that it promises and accordingly you may proceed with any convenient method such as OTA or NSU.
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Coming back to the point, the change log of the v06.00 firmware update indicates that there will be a Swipe feature that can be used to unlock the mobile phone when it is in lock state and also one can swipe open Collection and Games within the phone. This makes it an interesting feature that will now come preloaded and hence one need not go for other third party apps that does the same thing. In addition to this new feature, it also brings in enhancement in the performance of many key features in the mobile phone and makes it much more usable by getting rid of bugs that were previously present.
There are nothing more which are introduced in this firmware upgrade and one has to remain content with it until Nokia rolls out another major edition of the firmware. If you currently own this Nokia mobile, then you can also install the latest version which is recently made available and as usual, both the Over The Air and Nokia Software Updater method can be used. Even though, one can perform the update operation directly without creating backup of the contents already stored but as a safety measure it is always recommended to perform a quick backup as there may be some instance when things might go wrong and you may lose the important files stored in the phone.
So if you currently own the Nokia X3-02 handset and have not updated the firmware yet, you can do so and avail the new features and improved performance that it promises and accordingly you may proceed with any convenient method such as OTA or NSU.
Need For Speed is undoubtedly one of the most popular racing game so far available which needs no special introduction as it is one of the very widely played video game in PC, PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, Wii and Nintendo 3DS. Almost all its edition which are released by Electronic Arts have been excellent to their own merit and it seems to be getting better and better as new versions are released one after another. Need For Speed The Run is the upcoming and the latest of the NFS Game series which is reported to have Frostbite 2.0 engine that is known to be the cutting-edge game engine for delivering amazing visual enhancement to any game being developed on its basis.
It is believed to have new cars with killer appearance and highly realistic and adventurous environment where each character sets out and race at hundreds of miles per hour amidst all the cops and thousands of other cars burning the urban street towards a single destination from San Francisco to New York. Its an adventure on dangerous tracks where one battles with the so called notorious-drivers and speeds ahead to give a run over all those icy mountains to the crowded urban roads without caring for rules and restrictions.
This is one of the official teaser trailer that was uploaded in YouTube and made available for public preview. It got some good response from the viewers and many voted positively indicating their contentment with this projected game that will be available on most of the popular gaming platforms that it current supports and is available so far.
If you are very excited and have been wondering that when the Need For Speed - The Run will be launched or released, then be informed that the pre-order of this NFS game from EA Games is currently going on in EA Store and other online stores like Amazon, Best Buy etc. The release date of NFS The Run is scheduled for 15th November 2011 and will according hit the stores at North America on the projected date. The availability in Europe is reported as 17.11.2011 and will be available for all the supported consoles and gaming systems.
The minimum and recommended system requirements for the Need for Speed - The Run game is not known as of now as it is not officially announced. However, some experts believe that the PC version of the NFS Run would be playable at 3.06GHz processor of Intel Core i3-540 or AMD Phenom II X4 805 processors. The expected support for compatible GPU is a Radeon HD 6750M and the memory and storage space that might be considered sufficient is 3GB and 9GB respectively as suggested by some of the gaming experts in the community. However, we can't rely much on these values as they are only estimate and we are yet to receive the official chart of the game requirements.
Thus, the information so far is quite incomplete and this can be understandable as it is still almost seven months away to be rolled out in the market and as such we cant do much about it rather then to anticipate and enjoy the promos that are released from time to time.
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It is believed to have new cars with killer appearance and highly realistic and adventurous environment where each character sets out and race at hundreds of miles per hour amidst all the cops and thousands of other cars burning the urban street towards a single destination from San Francisco to New York. Its an adventure on dangerous tracks where one battles with the so called notorious-drivers and speeds ahead to give a run over all those icy mountains to the crowded urban roads without caring for rules and restrictions.
Watch Latest Need for Speed The Run Promo Video - Teaser Trailer
This is one of the official teaser trailer that was uploaded in YouTube and made available for public preview. It got some good response from the viewers and many voted positively indicating their contentment with this projected game that will be available on most of the popular gaming platforms that it current supports and is available so far.
Released Date and Pre-order of Need for Speed The Run
If you are very excited and have been wondering that when the Need For Speed - The Run will be launched or released, then be informed that the pre-order of this NFS game from EA Games is currently going on in EA Store and other online stores like Amazon, Best Buy etc. The release date of NFS The Run is scheduled for 15th November 2011 and will according hit the stores at North America on the projected date. The availability in Europe is reported as 17.11.2011 and will be available for all the supported consoles and gaming systems.
Need for Speed (NFS) The Run System Requirements
The minimum and recommended system requirements for the Need for Speed - The Run game is not known as of now as it is not officially announced. However, some experts believe that the PC version of the NFS Run would be playable at 3.06GHz processor of Intel Core i3-540 or AMD Phenom II X4 805 processors. The expected support for compatible GPU is a Radeon HD 6750M and the memory and storage space that might be considered sufficient is 3GB and 9GB respectively as suggested by some of the gaming experts in the community. However, we can't rely much on these values as they are only estimate and we are yet to receive the official chart of the game requirements.
Thus, the information so far is quite incomplete and this can be understandable as it is still almost seven months away to be rolled out in the market and as such we cant do much about it rather then to anticipate and enjoy the promos that are released from time to time.
Sony has officially announced two of its most anticipated tablet device which is said to be both Honeycomb powered Android Tablet and they are all set to make entry into this highly trended gadget market later this year. As of now, Sony has made available a public preview of the prototype of both the device which are accordingly named as S1 and S2 and has different configuration and technical specifications to offer. Both of them has some unique characteristics and the most attractive feature that Sony has facilitated in one of them is that of the dual screen support in the S2 model. Besides this, there are many more standard specs that they both have in themselves which we will be discussing below.
Sony S1 is a media tablet that has a large 9.4-inch touch screen and makes use of a customized version of "Quick and Smooth" touch panel. It comes powered with the latest Tegra 2 chipset and also sports dual cameras that are positioned at the front and the rear side of the device. The touch panel is very accurate and responsive and you can get things done with a single swipe or tap into the navigation and icons present therein. It may look a bit bulky in size but the way it is designed, you would love to carry it along as it provides a very comfortable grip to handle it on both landscape and portrait view and is also light at weight than what would have been generally expected from a device of such dimension. It has got infrared connectivity among many other options and this is meant specially for making use of the S2 Media tablet as a remote to handle the Sony Gear.
A "Swift" web browser is said to be included which works like a charm on the touch panel and working with it will definitely be a wonderful experience. The wedge shaped design of the S1 honeycomb tablet looks more like a magazine than a tablet and hence looks different than most other devices of its kind. There are many more things to look for in this gadget and almost all standard specs like WiFi, DLNA, third generation & 4th generation mobile network connectivity etc. are made available and it also is a PlayStation certified device which means more mobile entertainment while on the move.
Sony S2 is a very unique piece of Android tablet that does not resemble any other such device which is currently available in the market today. Having a rather large or more precisely bulky clamshell design, it can actually fit the inner jacket pocket with ease and this is what Kunimasa Suzuki did when he took it out for public preview. You can have a glimpse of it in the video embedded below and also from the posters as mentioned in this post. It has dual screen and each of them measures 5.5-inch which has a screen resolution of around 1,024 x 480 pixel. It has a very customized interface to work around with the different features and apps and can be used effectively for many purposes including e-reading, playing games, emails and lots more. Its design specially assist in providing a lot of convenience and also provides a real working experience due to its both screens which feels like reading a real book when using the e-reader app or playing games just like a handheld with the display on top and PlayStation game controls on the second screen.
So, there are many special features to actually expect from this two innovative product from Sony and one can hope for new usable features from these android tablets. What you have seen so far in the video or the pictures are only that of the prototype and the real device is said to be under production and may be introduced in the market towards the later half of this year. The price of Sony S1 and S2 Honeycomb tablet is yet to be announced and may most likely be placed between $650 to $850 price tag approximately but nothing is confirmed so far from any of its official sources.
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Sony S1 is a media tablet that has a large 9.4-inch touch screen and makes use of a customized version of "Quick and Smooth" touch panel. It comes powered with the latest Tegra 2 chipset and also sports dual cameras that are positioned at the front and the rear side of the device. The touch panel is very accurate and responsive and you can get things done with a single swipe or tap into the navigation and icons present therein. It may look a bit bulky in size but the way it is designed, you would love to carry it along as it provides a very comfortable grip to handle it on both landscape and portrait view and is also light at weight than what would have been generally expected from a device of such dimension. It has got infrared connectivity among many other options and this is meant specially for making use of the S2 Media tablet as a remote to handle the Sony Gear.
A "Swift" web browser is said to be included which works like a charm on the touch panel and working with it will definitely be a wonderful experience. The wedge shaped design of the S1 honeycomb tablet looks more like a magazine than a tablet and hence looks different than most other devices of its kind. There are many more things to look for in this gadget and almost all standard specs like WiFi, DLNA, third generation & 4th generation mobile network connectivity etc. are made available and it also is a PlayStation certified device which means more mobile entertainment while on the move.
Sony S2 is a very unique piece of Android tablet that does not resemble any other such device which is currently available in the market today. Having a rather large or more precisely bulky clamshell design, it can actually fit the inner jacket pocket with ease and this is what Kunimasa Suzuki did when he took it out for public preview. You can have a glimpse of it in the video embedded below and also from the posters as mentioned in this post. It has dual screen and each of them measures 5.5-inch which has a screen resolution of around 1,024 x 480 pixel. It has a very customized interface to work around with the different features and apps and can be used effectively for many purposes including e-reading, playing games, emails and lots more. Its design specially assist in providing a lot of convenience and also provides a real working experience due to its both screens which feels like reading a real book when using the e-reader app or playing games just like a handheld with the display on top and PlayStation game controls on the second screen.
So, there are many special features to actually expect from this two innovative product from Sony and one can hope for new usable features from these android tablets. What you have seen so far in the video or the pictures are only that of the prototype and the real device is said to be under production and may be introduced in the market towards the later half of this year. The price of Sony S1 and S2 Honeycomb tablet is yet to be announced and may most likely be placed between $650 to $850 price tag approximately but nothing is confirmed so far from any of its official sources.
As already mentioned above, Silverlight 5 features new support and extended capabilities so as to enhance the productivity standards of the developer and help them create rich business apps effectively. It now makes it possible to make use of the GPU acceleration which is at the same time XNA compatible and also utilize the intermediate mode 2D API which is supported. It provides support for WAV audio formats and facilitates sound effects having low latency. There are also many features which provides a lot of conveniences such as data templates which can be reused on the UI and also multi-click support that was earlier missing. There is also a multi-display support included together with the Real operating system windows which are some of the few key features of this beta edition that is currently available to download and make use of, and not to mention other productive and technical enhancement along with the improvement in the overall performance.
You can download the Silverlight 5 Beta from its official site or directly from the Microsoft Download Center which is of 27.1MB in size. The download file consists of the Silverlight 5 Beta (Developer Runtime, Software Development Kit), WCF RIA Services V1.0 SP2 Preview and the latest updates for VS2010 SP1 and VWD Express 2010 SP1. The general system requirements to use it on your computer is Windows 7 or Windows Vista with Service Pack 2 or else Windows XP with Service Pack 3 installed. You can also download the offline MSDN Developer Documentation of Microsoft Silverlight 5 Beta from the download center and the same would be around 75MB in size.
This latest beta edition contains lots of updates and added functionalities which are also improved in quality and standards. There are many such changes being registered in Controls, User Interface, Out-of-Browser, Data, XAML, 3D Graphics, Media, Application Model, Text and so on. You can therefore follow the links as mentioned above and get it installed in to your computer to try out the latest features and also to be able to build some advanced and meaningful apps using it. You may also make use of many video tutorials available on the web which will let you understand properly the new methods and accordingly help you get started with Microsoft Silverlight 5 Beta.
How to enable hidden features of Windows 8?
If you want to have a better user experience while using Windows 8 operating system, then you need to have all the features enabled such that you can make good use of them. It also makes sense as it is not something to be kept hidden or deactivated if the same can be useful when kept enabled. So its a user choice to make and determine whether or not they need it to be running in their system so as it avail the service it provides. To help you discover and enable all those hidden features, the folks at Windows8Beta has prepared a useful tool to unlock all those useful stuff and make it available for use with the effort of a single click only. The name of this tool is 'Windows 8 Tweaker v1.1' and is now available for download.
This tool can unlock most of the useful features which otherwise remains hidden and some of these can be mentioned as Windows Explorer Ribbon UI, Webcam App, Windows 8 PDF Reader, Advanced Task Manager and accordingly provides one-click convenience to enable and run those features. You can even opt to use the 'Enable All Hidden Features' if you don't want to enable them one by one and using the option will guarantee access to all the utilities with a single click only. This tool is prepared and tested on Windows 8 Build 7850 Milestone 1 Leaked version as the official version is still a long way to come and may be available towards the year 2012 approximately.
It is said to be coded by Rohit Garg as mentioned in the download site and has been found to be very effective solution which definitely carries the potential to save a lot of user's time and effort to discover and accomplish it manually. Those people who have downloaded the said Windows 8 OS and also the tweaker tool has reviewed it positively and found it quite an useful app. So, it is most likely to be useful for you too if you are currently using or planning to use the Windows 8 operating system and hence you can download the same from this download link which is uploaded by the original author of the same.
