LG now expands the platform’s reach to change the rules of the game by the release of its premiering Mozilla-powered handset, the Fireweb. The new device is 4-inch and designed for newcomers between its 480 x 320 display. 1GHz Qualcomm processor and 4GB of expandable storage and its 5-megapixel camera constitute the very dominant characteristics, needless to say that, this is the primary Firefox OS phone as well as its autofocusing and LED flash features.

Fireweb Sprawls in America del Sur

Both a video demo of the Fireweb and the technical specs of Firefox OS market growth that comprises South America (Brazil, Mexico, Peru, and Uruguay) have been released.  Vivo Brazil, the largest telecommunications company in Brazil, sells the Fireweb for for $449 BRL ($207 US) to pay-as-you-go customers, or $129 BRL ($59 US) to regular subscribers. As the properties multiply, the more priced it is; that said more expensive than LG’s knockdown Android device, the $399 BRL ($184)  Optimus L3 II.

And it’s called iPad Air.

The device is 43% thinner (bored) and weights only a pound, so it’s 181 grams (0.4 pounds) lighter (bored).

It has an A7 chip, 64-bit architecture and dual microphones. It’s also the first iOS device with MIMO wireless capability.

The devices will start from $499.

I think it’s time for me to finally upgrade my old iPad 2.

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iOS 7.

The new OS features a much thinner lettering. The icons have been redesigned and are flatter as expected. There are also updated typography and new animation for images. The design goes edge to edge on the display, taking more advance of real estate. The Desktop moves as you do, creating “a new experience of depth.”

Among the new features, is the much wanted Command Center. A swipe up from the screen bottom now lets users change wireless modes, screen brightness and music playback. There’s also quick shortcuts to the camera, calculator, timer and a flashlight.

Something interesting, a new company called Anki and its iOS app called Anki Drive, which centers around AI and robotics. Anki features smart cars that are capable of driving themselves and communicate with your iPhone using Bluetooth LE but you can take over control at any time.

Anki Drive will be available this Fall exclusively on iOS. Until then, we hope you’ll download our app here from the App Store to learn more about the technology that makes Anki Drive possible and sign up for a coveted spot in our beta program to get a hands-on look.

Also,  AirDrop will be featured in the new iOS. The file-sharing feature will be available.

The new OS will arrive on the iPhone 5 and retina iPad and will be supported on the iPhone 4, iPad 2, iPad mini and 5th-generation iPods.

iOS 7 will be released this fall.

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Photofast, maker of i-accessories like the iPADock, has released a successor to its original i-FlashDrive – the second-generation i-FlashDrive HD. This two-way, multi-use storage drive extends memory capacity and is designed to manage, swap and sync data between Mac or PC and iDevices.

On one end the i-FlashDrive HD is compatible with Apple 30-pin devices and, when using the Lightning adapter, also with the iPhone 5 and 4th gen iPad. The other side of the device has a standard USB connector for use with a computer. In between the two connections rests the flash drive itself, which comes in 4 GB, 8 GB, 16 GB, 32 GB and 64 GB flavors.

Besides its use as a simple storage drive, the unit handles – in conjunction with a free downloadable app – tasks like playing videos and MP3s directly from the external memory, contacts backup/restore and file management functions. It has a multi-format document viewer, voice recorder and text editor, added dropbox support and finally, security encryption in case it falls out of your kit bag.

The whole setup weighs in at 18 grams (0.63 ounces) and is compatible with iOS 6, OS X and Windows XP through Windows 8. Some guides for transfer speeds are quoted by Photofast at 10 MB/s for USB, 2.5 MB/s for iPad 2 and 1.5 MB/s for iPhone 4.

Overall, the i-FlashDrive HD looks to be a useful accessory for memory-hungry Apple aficionados, utilizing software-enhanced functions for everyday use, especially for those working with large files, temporarily without power sockets for other storage devices or – heavens forbid such a calamity – in the absence of wireless or mobile networks.

The i-FlashDrive HD is available from US$99 though to US$329, depending on the storage size.

Source: Photofast

Head back to Shibuya as Square Enix’s quirky dual-screen RPG comes to the iPhone and iPad with connected features and enhanced visuals.

Adding more songs to its 60-track strong OST along with some social networking hooks, The World Ends With You comes to iPad/iPhone/iPod intact from its DS incarnation. While I’m bummed that Square Enix’s countdown clock wasn’t leading to a sequel announcement, at least this means more players will get a chance to mess around with one of the most idiosyncratic RPGs in the last few years.

Here’s the official story synopsis:

A boy named Neku wakes up in a crowded intersection of Shibuya in the heart of Tokyo–alone and unaware of how he got there. Then, he receives a text message: “Clear this mission…or face erasure.” With that, Neku is thrust into a life-or-death game that sends him scrambling down streets paved with one riddle after another.

The wireless Tin Pin Slammer battles return and the visuals have gotten an HD Retina display upgrade. You can also swap profiles with other players, but again, it’s the same game that was released a few years ago (which isn’t necessarily a bad thing). I’m really curious how this one will play on the smaller iPhone and iPod screens, though.

The World Ends With You: Solo Remix will set you back $17.99 in the U.S. iTunes Store.

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