Video review via emulator WebOS 3.0

PreCentral have managed to acquire a leaked copy of HP’s webOS 3.0 beta 1 software development kit (SDK). Why is this a good thing? Because contained within said SDK rests a TouchPad, webOS 3.0 emulator, of course. While emulators only provide 50% of the TouchPad story — the other half being hardware — it is useful to get a high-level overview of what user interface will look like. There’s an eighteen minute video overview (after break). Click to source to view more images.

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Apple iOS 4.3.1 will come in 1-2 weeks later?

According to BGR, Apple iOS 4.3.1 may be appear within one to two weeks and here are the changes from iOS 4.3.1:

• Baseband updates for the 3GS and iPad (original)
• Fixed memory hang that results in memory corruption when reading large files from USIM filesystem
• Fixed problem with NTLM authentication in apps and on websites
• Fixed issue with the Springboard and 3rd party apps not recgonizing the gyroscope on the iPad 2
• Fixed iPad 2 jailbreak vulneratbility

No word on whether or not it will also finally bring Apple’s updated OS to Verizon Wireless’ iPhone 4.

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Apple will reveal iOS 5 event in early April, new MobileMe features

German Apple enthusiast blog Macerkopf.de cites a trusted source in claiming that Apple will reveal iOS 5 and new MobileMe features in early April. The timing of the rumor is in line with Apple’s announcements in years past (Apple held its iOS 4 event last year on April 8th). Among the more anticipated changes expected in iOS 5 is a completely revamped notification system. Apple has not yet confirmed any details surrounding the next version of iOS or an event next month.

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Android as U.S.’s most popular smartphone operating system

Android has already assumed its position on top of the global smartphone totem pole, both comScore and Nielsen agree. In January 2011, Google Android accounted for 31.2% of the U.S. smartphone market, capturing the #1 spot in the rankings for the first time as the platform climbed from just 7.1% share a year ago. RIM followed with 30.4% to secure the #2 position, while Apple took the #3 spot with 24.7% share.

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iOS 4.3 Release Date on March 11th

Apple has just announced iPad 2 today and iOS 4.3 will be released on March 11th. iOS 4.3 includes a number of new features and improvements such as faster Safari mobile browser performance as it uses the Nitro Javascript engine, iTunes home sharing, AirPlay enhancements, toggle for iPad’s side switch and personal hotspot for iPhone 4 users.

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Microsoft Will Demo Windows 8 Tablet by the End of June?

According to a source at Microsoft, the company hopes to show off its new Windows 8 design for tablets by the end of its fiscal year in June. Maybe Microsoft will also be using concepts from the "Metro" interface developed for Windows Phone 7.  
Many believe that Microsoft Windows 8 will have its first beta by September, but the company usually has at least one or more extra beta releases followed with at least one more candidate release. Microsoft is known for a three-year release schedule it adheres to for new OS and could have Windows 8 on tablets by the end of 2012, which would put it three years after Windows 7 shipped.

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Manual Downloads link of Android 2.3.3 (Gingerbread) for Nexus S, Nexus One available

Willverduzco's MOD of xda-developers have have posted two, Android 2.3.3 download links — one for the Nexus S (Android 2.3.3 link) and one for the Nexus One (Android 2.3.3 link)  — for those looking to force-feed Google’s latest and greatest code-base onto their device. Hit up the read link to venture on over to the XDA forums for further instructions… and enjoy your dessert.

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