Nintendo has quite an exciting E3 keynote back in June. In addition to announcing many new 3DS games, they also showed off their upcoming home console.
Here’s what you missed:
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Apple has just released Mac OS X Lion and refreshed many products in its line.
Here’s what’s new:
Apple Mac OS X Lion Available Now
Apple Thunderbolt Display
Apple MacBook Air (2011)
Apple Mac Mini (2011)
Apple had their annual WWDC at the Moscone Convention Center in San Francisco from June 6th through the 10th. There were over 5,200 attendees, over 120 sessions, and over 1,000 Apple engineers. Steve Jobs was there too and 3 main pieces of software were introduced: OS X Lion, iOS 5, and iCloud.
Here’s an in-depth look of what you might have missed:
Mac OS X Lion
Apple iOS 5
Apple iCloud
March was quite a busy month for JellyWoo. Here’s some of the topics we didn’t have time to cover in-depth:
- NVIDIA recently launched Tegra Zone, an Android application that highlights apps that benefit from the dual-core Tegra 2 chip found in the latest Android smartphones and tablets. The developers of the featured apps have gone the extra step and taken full advantage of the dual-core processor, offering apps that have more detail, better resolution, and heavier computation loads. [via NVIDIA]
- T-Mobile broke the news earlier this month, stating that Danger would be decommissioning its cloud services after May 31st. Those consumers with Sidekicks can rest assured though according to T-Mobile. They will “provide offers…to help make an easy transition.” T-Mobile will also be providing Sidekick apps and web-based tools that will help get your data off your Sidekick device.
- Apple confirmed that it would be refunding customers who bought the original iPad after February 16th. Those in the U.S. will get $100 refunded back, while those overseas will get £100 / €100 back. If you are eligible, you need to go to an Apple store with your receipt and get the refund processed. If you ordered your iPad online, you’ll need to call Apple.
- Microsoft announced that they have sold their 10 millionth Kinect, making it the world’s fastest selling consumer electronics device according to Guinness. In addition, 10 million Kinect games have been sold. [via Guinness]
While the Japanese got their hands on the Nintendo 3DS back in February, here in the states, the 3DS just launched this past Sunday, the 27th. At launch 16 games were available, including:
- Asphalt 3D
- Bust-a-Move Universe
- Combat of Giants: Dinosaurs 3D
- Lego Star Wars III: The Clone Wars
- Madden NFL 11
- Nintendogs + Cats, available in French Bulldog, Golden Retriever, and Toy Poodle editions
- PilotWings Resort
- Pro Evolution Soccer 2011 3D
- Rayman 3D
- Ridge Racer 3D
- Samurai Warriors: Chronicles
- Steel Diver
- Super Monkey Ball 3D
- Super Street Fighter IV 3D Edition
- The Sims 3
- Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon: Shadow Wars
Nintendo held launch events across the country for the event, with the grand attractions at the Union Square Best Buy, where Nintendo of America President Reggie Fils-Aime made a special appearance and cheered up the crowd.
So far, there are no widespread shortages, but a few GameStop locations have reported that they “only received enough 3DS’s to fill their pre-orders.” More 3DS systems are coming around April 1st, but huge shipments are not expected.
At launch, many features are not available for the handheld, including a web browser, eShop, DSiWare transfers, 3D video content, and Netflix support. Fils-Aime did hint at the launch of the eShop though, stating that, "There’s gonna be another update coming in May, and that’s gonna be a whole new exclusive gateway to all kinds of different 3D content. A huge library of nostalgic as well as brand new games." Nintendo has also partnered with AT&T, bringing free Wi-Fi access to 10,0000 hotspots in late May.
The Nintendo 3DS is an exciting little system and we’ll let you know how we think about it once we get our hands on one.
The annual Mobile World Congress was held this year in Barcelona, Spain from February 14-17. There were some exciting announcements from big players in the smartphone market.
Here’s what you might have missed:
HP TouchPad
HP Pre 3
HP Veer
Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1
Samsung Galaxy S II
HTC Flyer
Nokia and Microsoft Enter Strategic Alliance
Sony Xperia Play
Apple held a media event on Wednesday in San Francisco, and in addition to the announcement of the iPad 2, they also had plenty of other news:
- iBooks, which launched less than a year ago, has reached 100 million book downloads.
- Random House is bringing their books to the iBooks store.
- Currently, there are 200 million iTunes accounts with credit cards and 1-click purchasing.
- Developers have earned a total of over 2 billion dollars from the app store since its launch.
- Recently, the 100 millionth iPhone was shipped.
- 15 million iPads have been sold since 2010 and it has generated $9.5 billion in revenue in 2010.
- There are currently 65,000 apps specifically designed for the iPad.
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Ever since the announcement of the iPhone 4 for Verizon, Apple, AT&T, and Verizon have all been busy, releasing various TV ads. First, Apple paired the iPhones from both networks to waltz music, showing off that both phones are equally as capable. Then, Verizon targeted AT&T, bringing back their famous Verizon guy to show that the iPhone can finally make calls. Now, AT&T has fired back, showing off that using voice and data at the same time can be important during certain occasions.
Now that Verizon and AT&T are done talking down on each other, can’t we all just get along?
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