LG optimus 2X

It won't be long before our smartphones take over what we do with our netbooks. Now official, the LG Star as it was known in the rumor mill is now the LG Optimus 2X, and that "2X" in the name is a statement in itself. Let's get straight into this, it basically contains a dual-core Tegra 2 processor clocked at 1GHz. Now what will this handset use the power for? For starters, it is fully capable of recording videos in crisp 1080p with its 8-megapixel rear camera unit. There's also a front-facing one at 1.3 megapixels for the video-calling people. More information and press release after the jump.

Aside from the raw power it can provide, it also has a 4-inch WVGA display. Storage is provided by an internal memory of 8GB, expandable to 32 GB with microSD cards. Peculiarly, the battery has a capacity of 1500mAh, which is typically the ones for single-core smartphones. We now wonder what power conservation will this unit have with the multitude of processes that the dual-core will undergo.

Cydia New Version under making

Cydia is one of the popular iPhone application for jailbroken iPhone to download iPhone applications. Maker of Cydia iPhone application Saurik and Chpwn are working on a new version of Cydia iPhone application which will have an updated GUI and it will be compatible with iOS 4.2. Here is a screenshot of updated cydia screenshot

Panasonic Micro Four Thirds Lumix DMC-GF2 now official

first legit contender for Sony NEX-5 when it comes to Micro Four Thirds rig, we welcome with open hands the Panasonic's Lumix DMC-GF2 -it's official. It's the company's smallest and lightest interchangeable lens system camera packing "a 12.1 megapixel Live MOS sensor, compatibility with the company's own 3D interchangeable lens (the LUMIX G 12.5mm / F12) and an enclosure that's seven percent lighter (not to mention 19 percent smaller) than the GF1. You'll also find a three-inch touchpanel on the rear, contrast AF system, a freshly designed Touch Q user interface, internal dust reduction system and the ability to record video at 1920 x 1080/60i or 1280 x 720/60p in AVCHD. Better still, lower resolution options are available with Motion JPEG recording, and the 23-area focusing system shouldn't have a difficult time nailing your subject. We should point out that the ISO only ranges from 100 to 6400, but the included hot shoe accessory definitely allows for a flash." as reported. Unfortunately, there's no pricing yet until mid-late December with availability in three color choices (silver, red and black) this January with bundle options of a 14mm F2.5 pancake kit and a 14-42mm zoom lens kit. Full press release after the break.

New MacBook Air review

The MacBook Air has been up there in terms of style and design. It's not perfect but it's innovative in every sense of the word. With the first model being as thin as normal laptops wouldn't although sacrificing on the power aspect. And with Apple releasing another update to this coveted device, some may have their eyebrows raised or some may applaud in sheer awesomeness. Here are some thoughts regarding the new MacBook Air.

Facebook 3.3.1 App for iPhone

Facebook app for iPhone has upgraded to its new version that is 3.3.1 and have lots more to offer to its users like enhanced places, deals and groups. This makes the new update more fun, useful and easy to use with lots of features. Here are the major updates: Groups: Now you can read group’s

Google notebook with Chrome OS to be launched this fall?

Google is launching it's Chrome OS on the same period. Add to that is a report by Taiwan-based IT news site Digitimes saying that the first notebooks running on the Chrome OS will be released sometime this month. According to the same source, Google will use the strategy it employed with its Nexus One smartphone with the launch of the notebook supposedly manufactured by Inventec. This means that it won't be available in retail and only around 60,000 to 70,000 units will be sold.

Mozilla SeaBird Concept Phone in 2D/3D

Since Mozilla Labs’ Concept Series kick-off, there's only one phenomenal concept that has been flipping YouTube with millions of views, nothing but the Mozilla SeaBird phone concept. It's "experiment in how users might interact with their mobile content as devices and technology advances." One thing we can say after we watch the video, bring this masterpiece to production!, don't stop here that much, there are videos after the break, in 2D and 3D