Friday, November 1, 2013

Nokia accidentally confirms unreleased Lumia 525, color options get leaked

While last week’s Nokia World press event was certainly action-packed, with a new Lumia smartphone duo, the first ever Lumia tab and a trio of basic Asha handhelds seeing daylight, the Finns didn’t put all the cards on the table and kept an ace or two up their sleeves.




Namely, the Lumia 929 for Verizon, which has since surfaced in a short hands-on video, and the Lumia 525, aka “Glee”. That last fellow is tipped as a sort of music-oriented variation of Nokia’s biggest blockbuster in ages, the Lumia 520, though the specifics are not clear yet.

What looks beyond the shadow of a doubt is the 525 is indeed real, will be known to mankind under that moniker and is to land sooner rather than later. Maybe even as soon as next week.

A Canadian contest that ends November 3 listed for a few hours its grand prize as two Live Nation 2014 concert tickets, redeemable until December 31, plus one Nokia Lumia 525 phone. Innocent but hilarious typo? Perhaps, especially since the “error” has been fixed in the meantime and the prize is now a far less exciting Lumia 520.



But how come they didn’t say they were giving away a Lumia 523? Or a Lumia 550? What I mean is don’t you think it’s too big of a coincidence for it to actually be a coincidence?

Oh, well, I’m afraid we’ll just have to wait and see if the Lumia 525 becomes official in time for the holidays. And if it’s to be released in yellow, white and orange color options, as @EvLeaks claims. Only yellow, white and orange, sans black or red? Now that’s even harder to buy than Nokia’s so-called blunder.

Sources: My Nokia Blog , Live Nation, Twitter



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Demo footage of Xbox One's 'Snap Mode' surfaces via devkit video

In lieu of an official live demo of the Xbox One’s Snap Mode, video footage has surfaced that showcases the multitasking mode in its unfinished state via an Xbox One devkit.

Users will be able to “snap an app” via the Xbox One’s innovative Snap Mode, offering simultaneous multi-tasking across an array of software whilst in-game or watching a movie (seen above).



Microsoft’s Xbox One is just weeks away from release, yet the Redmond-based console-maker has yet to put out any live-action demonstrations of the console’s touted features in action.

Instead Microsoft has highlighted the Xbox One’s capabilities with their recent “Meet The Xbox One” advertisement video, but gamers are dubious as many believe that the footage is “doctored up” and that the real experience will vary.

The Xbox One’s multitasking Snap Mode is perhaps one of the more useful and convenient features that the system offers, allowing gamers to simultaneously run two apps at once. This includes searching Internet Explorer while in-game, or Skype-ing a friend while watching a movie.

As Albert Penello reveals, licensing issues have kept Microsoft from doing any sort of direct feed of the mode in action.



Now that a demo on the finalized version of the multitasking mode isn’t available, Game On Daily has posted up footage of Snap Mode running on an Xbox One devkit. The video gives gamers an idea of how the mode will run in an everyday environment, and features a user navigating Internet Explorer while simultaneously gaming in Killer Instinct.

While we don’t know the exact build of the devkit’s software, but Microsoft’s Albert Penello claims that the footage makes use of an older build. Penello goes on to say that Microsoft has since streamlined Snap Mode, making it much faster and alleviating the way games are “squeezed” within the video.
@rjtherocker This is an old XDK build. Not up to date. Game doesn’t get squeezed like that and it’s super slow. Current builds WAY faster.

— Albert Penello (@albertpenello) October 31, 2013

The finalized version will no-doubt be much more responsive and overall improved, but the video does give players an un-edited look at how the Xbox One’s multitasking tool works and operates during a gaming session.

It will be interesting to see if any more footage surfaces–perhaps Microsoft will be able to untangle the mess of licensing issues and put their own demo–but we might have to wait until the Xbox One is released later this month to find out the specific logistics of Snap Mode.

For a more refined look at Snap Mode, Machinima’s new Xbox One app makes use of the console’s multitasking mode to display in-game tips. The publication has posted up a trailer (included below) that highlights the app’s “wingman” feature, giving gamers a look at the app’s capabilities as well as a clearer look at Snap Mode.

Microsoft’s next-gen Xbox One console is slated to launch on Nov. 22, 2013 for a price point of $499. For more information be sure to check our recent coverage or head on over to the Xbox Wire.



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Asians spending on games more than Europeans: Distimo report

Asia spends more on games than Europe, a report by Distimo, an app analytics company, suggests. 94% of revenue generated on Google Play in Korea was from games Distimo, a US-based app analytics company, yesterday published its September 2013 report, detailing new trends and insights into the gaming industry. Titled ‘Games: King of the mobile Read the full article...



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Why organisations must take ownership of BYOD security

While a BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) policy may make employees possibly more proactive and productive, it also introduces significant new risks to network security According to Gartner, enterprises are aware of only 80 percent of the devices on their network. Those 20 percent of unknown devices are inside the perimeter of the network, are Read the full article...



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Indonesian brands shying from mobile advertising: Research

A study by Yahoo and Mindshare reveals that Indonesian brands are reluctant to adopt mobile and digital advertising despite growth in internet penetration Earlier this week Yahoo and Mindshare released a number of findings regarding the behaviour of Indonesian consumers as part of its wider research on ways for brands to embrace the increasingly mobile Read the full article...



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[Singapore] Art in video games, Ubisoft Singapore art exhibit

Ubisoft Singapore is holding an art exhibit to get the masses excited about local artists and video games. Come join them at FZD Design School this November! Ubisoft Singapore will hold its first art exhibit on Friday, November 8th and Saturday, November 9th 2013 in Singapore. The exhibit, entitled “Art in video games”, Ubisoft Singapore Read the full article...



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‘The Messiah’ from ‘Anonymous’ hacks Straits Times, saves Singapore?

‘The Messiah’ from the ‘Anonymous’ collective has threatened to attack Straits Times again, in the event that their demands are not met “Have you forgotten who you work for?” asked a voice in a YouTube video, allegedly a part of the ‘Anonymous’ collective, an international group of hacktivists. The voice, accompanied by a man in Read the full article...



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