September 2011 ⋆ FullPress.it

Mobile & App

Kindle Fire, Amazon’s tablet for $199

28 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

Officially unveiled: Kindle Fire, Amazon’s tablet that combines the classic “slate” functions with those of an ebook reader. The price is surprisingly low: $199.

Mobile & App

Facebook App for iPad to Launch Soon

28 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

The highly anticipated Facebook app for iPad may be presented and released in the coming days, coinciding with the announcement of the iPhone 5.

Business

Multitouch: Apple cannot register the trademark

27 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

Apple has received a clear refusal from the patent office in America: it will not be possible for them to register the term “multitouch” as a trademark.

Mobile & App

Samsung Omnia W: Price and Features in Italy

27 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

The Samsung Omnia W, the new smartphone equipped with the Windows Phone 7.5 operating system, is now arriving in Italy.

Business

Sky and Mediaset Codes Breached and Sold, Raids Underway

26 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

Searches have been initiated for around forty individuals accused of breaching and selling Sky and Mediaset codes, which are normally paid services.

Mobile & App

ASUS Eee Slate B121: Price and Features of the Tablet for Professionals

26 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

The ASUS Eee Slate B121 is a tablet specifically designed for professionals who need a mobile device, like an extension of their office. Here is the price of the ASUS Eee Slate B121 with its features.

Facebook Timeline: What It Is, What’s Changing, and Video

23 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

The introduction of the Timeline is the most evident innovation among those presented a few hours ago by Zuckerberg during the F8 conference in New York. Here’s what Facebook’s “Timeline” is, how it works, and a presentation video.

Video games

Tetris 3D on Nintendo 3DS: The Puzzle Game Innovates

23 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

The game Tetris becomes 3D and lands exclusively on Nintendo 3DS. The release is scheduled for late October, with new game modes and augmented reality.

Digital Tools

Paid Postemail: Poste’s email will no longer be free

22 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

Poste Italiane announces that the Postemail service will become paid: it will no longer be possible to have a free @poste.it email.

Mobile & App

Tiscali Indoona, free calls as an alternative to Skype

22 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

Tiscali presents Indoona, the VoIP application that offers an alternative to the well-known Skype. Not only free calls but also SMS and video calls, as well as a fixed number always available.

Social Media

Google+ opens registration to everyone, no more invites required

21 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

No more invitations for Google+: sign-ups open to everyone for a few hours now, as also indicated by the new animation on Google’s homepage.

Mobile & App

iPhone 5: presentation on October 4

21 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

Rumors continue to fly about the release of the iPhone 5: presentation very probably scheduled for October 4.

Mobile & App

LG LU2300 Q2: LG Optimus Note changes name

20 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

LG announces the arrival of LG LU2300 Q2, the new smartphone from the Optimus series initially called “Lg Optimus Note”.

Business

Google Wallet launched: paying via smartphone is now possible

20 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

Let’s talk again about Google Wallet with news: the project has officially started and therefore the possibility to pay via smartphone is active. The Nexus S 4G is already equipped with it.

Mobile & App

Samsung Galaxy S 3: Mobile World Congress Previews

19 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

The Mobile World Congress 2012 will likely bring interesting previews of the Samsung Galaxy S 3. However, its release by the end of this year does not seem possible.

Social Media

Facebook: Launch of multimedia platform with music, cinema, TV, and more

19 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

Facebook is choosing the path of multimedia: it seems that the launch of an all-encompassing platform for music, movies, TV programs, and much more is a matter of days.

Digital Tools

Windows Phone 7: Low Sales but High Hopes for Ballmer

16 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

Steve Ballmer, President of Microsoft, is optimistic about the future of Windows Phone 7, despite its lackluster sales.

Business

Yahoo loses to Mediaset over copyright infringement

16 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

Mediaset sues Yahoo Italia for copyright infringement related to some videos: the search engine will have to pay compensation.

ESL – Language Studies, Voted Best Agency in Europe 2011

15 September 2011 Anna Bruno 0

ESL – Language Studies has been awarded the title of Best Agency in Europe 2011

BluBill – Online Document Archiving and Management

15 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

BluBill is a document management system that allows you to archive, manage, automatically catalog, and store all electronic and paper documents online.

Mobile & App

HTC Sensation XE, price and features of the new HTC smartphone

15 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

HTC Sensation XE is the new HTC smartphone with great battery life in both operation and standby, and it’s geared towards music. Let’s discover the price of the HTC Sensation XE and its main features.

Digital Tools

Chrome Web Store Also in Italy: Web Applications Galore

15 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

The Chrome Web Store arrives in Italy, the marketplace useful for enriching Chrome with programs, functionalities, and web applications.

Business

Apple requests dismissal of two Motorola lawsuits

14 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

The clash between Apple and Motorola, the latter now owned by Google, seems to have reached a crucial point: Apple will probably ask for the dismissal of two lawsuits, here’s why.

Mobile & App

Voice Commands in Italian for Android: How to Activate Them

14 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

The novelty of the day for Android users is the ability to use voice commands in Italian. The announcement comes from Google. Here’s how it works.

Business

Amazon, monthly subscription for e-books under consideration

13 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

Amazon is reportedly ready to launch a monthly e-book subscription: an agreement with publishers is said to be close, and perhaps it will also be possible to subscribe to newspapers and magazines.

FIFA 12: PC, Xbox, and PS3 demo now available for download

13 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

The FIFA 12 demo for PC, Xbox, and PS3 is now available for download. Currently, only Gold users on the Xbox Live Marketplace have access.

Mobile & App

iPhone 5 releasing in October according to Sprint and Vodafone

12 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

iPhone 5 is about to be released: the new Apple device could be launched in mid-October. The rumor comes from Sprint and Vodafone, although not directly.

Digital Tools

Flash on iPhone, iPad, and iOS Thanks to Adobe

12 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

Adobe brings Flash to iPhone, iPad, and generally to iOS: Adobe Flash Media Streaming Server 4.5 and Adobe Flash Media Interactive Server 4.5 are ready.

Business

Google acquires Zagat and enters the review sector

9 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

Google has acquired Zagat, a historic American company in the reviews sector. The news was officially announced by Google itself and confirmed by Zagat.

Digital Tools

Windows 8: Features and Novelties Sparsely Revealed

9 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

While awaiting the release, discussions about Windows 8 are beginning, but its features and novelties are not yet fully clear.

Digital Tools

.XXX Domains: Registration Now Possible

8 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

The process for recognizing the “.xxx” domain extension has reached its conclusion: the registration of “.xxx” sites is now possible.

Business

HTC sues Apple, under Google’s watchful eye

8 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

HTC has filed a lawsuit against Apple for alleged infringement of some patents. These are precisely the ones just obtained by Google.

Digital Tools

Yahoo! fires the general manager over the phone, the hunt for a replacement begins

7 September 2011 Anna Bruno 0

Carol Bartz, the CEO of Yahoo!, was fired over the phone. Yahoo! is now looking for a new leader capable of bringing the American corporation out of crisis.

Business

Toshiba FlashAir, Bidirectional Wi-Fi SD Memory Card

7 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

Toshiba has announced the upcoming release of FlashAir, a very special SD memory card because it’s bidirectional wi-fi. Anticipation is high, let’s find out more.

Mobile & App

Mob App Awards: competition for the best mobile applications

7 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

There are hundreds and hundreds of mobile applications, but which are the best? The Mob App Awards competition will reward those deemed most useful or best structured for both the consumer and business sectors.

Portable, affordable, and versatile photography studios

6 September 2011 Anna Bruno 0

Good news for companies on the cost containment front. In a period when sales are stagnant, being able to significantly reduce costs helps to overcome critical moments, with portable photography studios.

Mobile & App

New Nokia Ringtone Wanted: Nokia Tune Remake Competition Opens

6 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

Nokia launches the “Nokia Tune Remake” competition to create a new, recognizable, and unique ringtone that can have the same impact as the famous “Nokia Tune”.

Digital Tools

Google Shuts Down Ten Services: Spring Cleaning Begins

6 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

Google announces the closure of many services, aiming to avoid waste on niche projects and focusing on more profitable and useful products.

Mobile & App

Amazon’s tablet arrives in November at a competitive price

5 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

For months now, the arrival of the Amazon tablet has been speculated, and here comes some more detailed confirmation: here are some features and the alleged price of the Amazon Tablet.

Digital Tools

Google Doodle for Freddie Mercury: Video

5 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

Google pays homage to Freddie Mercury, dedicating a truly unique animated and musical doodle to him. To ensure you don’t miss its beauty in the depths of the web, here is the video.

Mobile & App

iPhone 5, prototype lost in a bar: the doubts

2 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

For a few days there has been talk about the iPhone 5: its prototype was reportedly lost in a bar in San Francisco. There are many doubts about the truthfulness of the matter.

Mobile & App

HTC Radar, Smartphone Releasing in October

2 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

HTC announces the October release of the HTC Radar, a smartphone with a unibody design and a strong social focus.

Mobile & App

HTC Titan: Titanic Features for a Smartphone

2 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

HTC announces the upcoming release of the HTC Titan, a “titanic” smartphone in terms of its substantial dimensions. Here are its main features and its launch date.

Business

Gmail offline, Calendar, and Google Docs without a connection are here

1 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

New features are rolling out for Google: soon it will be possible to use Gmail offline and, similarly, also Google Docs and Google Calendar.

Mobile & App

Samsung Galaxy Note, the In-Between of Tablet and Smartphone

1 September 2011 Redazione FullPress 0

It’s called Samsung Galaxy Note and it’s Samsung’s most anticipated new product, among the presentations at IFA 2011 in Berlin. It’s not a tablet, but it’s not a smartphone either: it’s a new product, halfway in between.