Opera 11.60 beta available

It might feel a little confusing to now have an Opera 11.60 beta while Opera 12 has been in the news recently. Snapshots of Opera 12 have been available from quite a while now for those who like to stay on the cutting edge however there is a slight change of plans from Opera Software; Opera 12 will be delayed, and an interim Opera 11.60 will be released. The good news is most of the awesome features that were to come with Opera 12 will now ship in Opera 11.60 instead.
So why release Opera 11.60 instead of Opera 12? Well, because one of major features that was supposed to come with Opera 12, hardware acceleration is still not to the level of quality that Opera Software would like, and they'd rather have it done right, than done fast. So while hardware acceleration, WebGL and Themes won't make it in this version other major features of Opera 12 will, such as:

Flash Media Server 4.5 now available

Adobe's solution for streaming media has just received an update with the release of Flash Media Server 4.5, which packs in a number of new features and enhancements.

One of the major new features to come in this release is support for Apple iOS based devices such as the iPad, and iPhone. These devices use the same video encoding format (H.264) as Flash Player does, and now Flash Media Server supports reaching both users running the Flash Player and Apple iOS from the same video source.

This release is focused on improving HTTP Streaming support, and as such a number of improvements in the application are in that area. HTTP Dynamic streaming is being improved and is now a capable alternative to Adobe's own RTMP for streaming video.

A new Protected HTTP Dynamic Streaming (PHDS) feature has now been added that can provide Flash Access DRM-protected content via HTTP. Furthermore the licence for the video file being streamed is part of the video files itself. Protected playback is also possible for Apple iOS devices (with the possibility to bind playback only to iOS devices) as support for Apple's encryption scheme has been added.

Another feature for protecting playback of video is in the form of SWF Verification, which now works with HTTP streaming. This feature includes the signature of the SWF file, which is intended to play back the video being streamed, in the encryption so that only those SWFs can play back the video.

http://devworks.thinkdigit.com/Internet/Flash-Media-Server-45-now-available_7577.html

LG Optimus One gets Gingerbread update; Optimus 2x, Optimus 3D to follow soon

We had been hearing about a Gingerbread update for the LG Optimus One for quite a while. Finally, some good news - LG has started rolling out the update for its Optimus One smartphones. It may be recalled that the update had been delayed at numerous occasions. The update was expected to come in the month of May soon after LG announced its plans for the roll out of Gingerbread upgrade. However, the update was not launched as per schedule due to unknown reasons. Check out our previous coverage on the update here.

iBUZZ iQ-3 - Another half-baked dual SIM, QWERTY business phone

iBUZZ is a new entrant invading the entry-level mobile market, under the banner of Vertex Management Solutions Pvt. Ltd. Its distribution and marketing is currently spread across half a dozen states in India. iBUZZ's main focus is on capturing its market share in the low-cost handset segment, with all its products falling in the price-range between Rs. 2,200 to Rs. 4,000. As the competition seems to be heating up in the entry-level segment particularly the dual SIM category, iBUZZ has set its foot on both domains - the dual SIM and QWERTY business phone with the release of iQ-3. The iQ-3 quite daringly follows the ageing strategy of imitating the design aesthetics of a Blackberry business phone, which is already too redundant with the likes ofMicromax Q5C, Byond Q99 and Motorola Charm which we have reviewed earlier.

The iBUZZ iQ-3 in an attempt to distinguish itself from the redundant Blackberry phone imposters, incorporates a flashy yellow-coated plastic strip running across its body-contours, which is hardly pleasing to the eyes. The call answer, call disconnect and the navigation control dial find the exact same spot on the iQ-3, which we have seen on the Byond Q99. Also, the yellow-colour coded special function keys replace the white-colour coded keys on the Byond Q99. Thankfully, the similarities between the two cellphones end here, as the port locations have been altered for good.

Videocon V6200 Ducati mobile phone

After the Ferrari, Porsche and Hummer branded phones have arrived in the market, surely the most ardent motorcycle enthusiasts must have been feeling left out. However, fret not, because Ducati is here. Videocon launched the V6200 mobile phone, and this one is an official Ducati licensed product. That is probably where the dollops of ruggedness and the tinge of sportiness came from.

However, while it may have the big name branding, the phone needs to be worth the price tag it sports. In a price sensitive market like ours, people are mostly looking for the best deal, and not the flashiest brand. Let’s see if this phone delivers according to the potential.

First Impression: Tough nut to crack

The V6200 comes packed in a huge box. Apart from the phone and the usual gamut of manuals, wired headset, charger etc., there is an Adventure Flask for water (or even any intoxicating liquid you may desire!) and an arm band. The phone and its entire package seems designed to appeal to the sort of people who are the adventurous kind- love biking, trekking etc. And the rugged build of the phone is aimed straight at that. videocon, videocon v6200 videocon , Android phone in India , Videocon Zeuz , Videocon V7500 , Videocon V1410 , Videocon V1603 , Videocon 1606 , Videocon 1475 , Videocon mobile , Android India

Nokia E7 business phone starts shipping

Nokia E7 business phone starts shipping

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First unveiled back at Nokia World 2010 (September), the Nokia E7 made waves with its thin form factor (nearly the same as the Nokia N8) that squeezed in a sliding QWERTY keyboard. It has begun shipping to pre-order customers across the world today, and, should hit store shelves by February 16th. We’re awaiting news of an official Indian launch from Nokia in the meanwhile.

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Mozilla Labs Game gallery opens with over a hundred games

In 2010 Mozilla announced a new Mozilla Labs project for Gaming, and soon after, Game On 2010, which was meant to be a contest of open web games. The rules were simple, create a game using open source libraries, and open artwork, built on open web technologies such that it can run on any modern browser without requiring any plug-ins installed. These games offer a brilliant look at browser-based gaming using the canvas element. These games offer a brilliant look at browser-based gaming using the canvas element.

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