Posts Tagged ‘ handmade ’

Nokia’s 808 PureView promo quite literally speaks for itself [Video]

April 20, 2012
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I often believe that one of the best adverts for a device is when its maker is able to showcase its features using images or footage produced directly by it. This is especially true of the Nokia’s latest promotional video for its new 808 PureView smartphone, which was created using video and image stills taken…

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Apps and cloud testing specialist Mu Dynamics acquired by Spirent in $30M deal

April 20, 2012
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US-based technology firm Spirent Communication has announced the acquisition of cloud and app testing specialist Mu Dynamics in a $40 million deal that further extends its capabilities. Spirent, which provides test and measurement solutions for development labs, communication networks and IT organisations — including systems for electrical vehicles – will integrate Mu’s service into its platforms, provide a…

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Apple confirms European HQ expansion, will hire 500 staff to develop its business in EMEA markets

April 20, 2012
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Apple has confirmed that it will construct a three-story office block at its European headquarters in Cork, Ireland, recruiting for 500 jobs in the Irish city as it looks to expand its business across Europe, the Middle East, India and Africa. The company already employs 2,800 staff in its Cork headquarters, offices that saw 55%…

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4G handset shipments tipped to hit 61 million in 2012, but compatibility limits customer uptake worldwide

April 20, 2012
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Worldwide shipments of 4G-compatible smartphones and tablets are tipped to reach 61 million this year, but the increase in stock at retail outlets is seeing differing levels of interest from customers across the world, according to a new report from ABI Research. With 4G beginning to gain mainstream recognition among tablet and mobile consumers, LTE has…

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Queues in Malaysia and Korea as Apple’s new iPad goes on sale in 12 more countries

April 20, 2012
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Apple’s new iPad has gone on sale in 12 new countries today, seeing brisk interest in the tablet device in Korea and Malaysia, which were the first to get it today. As Apple announced last week, its third-generation device will also go on sale in an additional ten countries across the world today: Asian city-state…

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Walmart is reportedly planning to launch its streaming service Vudu abroad, starting with Mexico

April 19, 2012
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Walmart has big international expansion plans for its streaming video service Vudu, Variety reports. Quoting confidential sources, the Hollywood trade paper expects Vudu to launch in Mexico in June, followed by as many as 30 Latin American countries over the following months, as well as parts of Europe and Asia later in the year. While…

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