Author: ttcsadmin
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GigaOM: Microsoft unveils Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2
Via Microsoft unveils Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 — Tech News and Analysis. An excerpt:
“….Microsoft on Monday took the wraps off of its Surface 2 and Surface Pro 2 tablets….The new Surface 2 is a second-generation Windows RT device, though Microsoft has dropped the ‘RT’ moniker in the tablet’s name. It’s been upgraded with a Tegra 4 chip to run three to four times faster than the original, and the tablet’s 10.6-inch screen now features a much sharper 1920 x 1080 resolution. Battery life has also been improved 25 percent over the original, and the tablet’s front-facing camera features a one-third-inch sensor. Microsoft is including free international calling via Skype and free Skype Wi-Fi hotspot for a year when you buy the Surface 2 or the Surface Pro 2. You also get 200GB of SkyDrive support for two years…..”
More coverage at Ars Technica and WinSupersite
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Apple : 9 million new iPhone 5c and 5s sold in just three days after launch
Via Apple – Press Info – First Weekend iPhone Sales Top Nine Million, Sets New Record.
“CUPERTINO, California―September 23, 2013―Apple® today announced it has sold a record-breaking nine million new iPhone® 5s and iPhone 5c models, just three days after the launch of the new iPhones on September 20. In addition, more than 200 million iOS devices are now running the completely redesigned iOS 7…”
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TTCS OSSWIN DVD v1.0, collection of Free & Open Source Software available for download
The Trinidad and Tobago Computer Society is pleased to announce the release of the TTCS OSSWIN DVD v1.0, a collection of Free and Open Source Software for Windows
You can use your web browser to read detailed information about each program in this compilation : what the program does, its key features, useful related websites, view a screenshot, find links to the program’s website and to download/install the program from the TTCS OSSWIN DVD.
The web-based interface allows you to quickly browse the variety of software organised into the following categories:
- Desktop Applications
- Educational
- Games
- Graphics
- Internet
- Server
- Sound and Video
- Utilities
The changes to this version adds three new programs (replacing three) and adding 64 bit versions of programs where available for installation. Along with a lot of software updates.
See the TTCS OSSWIN DVD page at http://www.ttcsweb.org/osswin-dvd/ for more details, including a complete listing of programs included on the DVD, download links and checksum information to verify the download. private message me at admin at ttcsweb.org for alternative download links.
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Sales of Grand Theft Auto V reaches $1 Billion US In Three Days
After crushing the launch day sales record on Tuesday, Grand Theft Auto V has earned another significant milestone for publisher Take-Two. The title has crested $1 billion in worldwide retail sales in just three days.
http://www.gameinformer.com/b/news/archive/2013/09/20/grand-theft-auto-v-hits-1-billion-in-three-days.aspx
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Google Drive Blog: Freeing Quickoffice for everyone
Via Google Drive Blog: Freeing Quickoffice for everyone.
“Everyone likes free stuff, which is why starting today we’re making Quickoffice available for free, for everyone. With Quickoffice, you can edit Microsoft® Office documents across your devices, giving you the freedom to work with anyone no matter what hardware or software they’re using. Quickoffice also integrates seamlessly with Google Drive storage so you can safely access your files from anywhere. And while the easiest thing to do is simply convert your old files to Google Docs, Sheets and Slides, Quickoffice gives you another way to work with people who haven’t gone Google yet.”
You can get the new, free Quickoffice app for Android and iOS phones and tablets on Google Play and in the App Store.”
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Apple iOS 7 available for iPhones and iPads September 18 2013
Apple will be releasing iOS 7, Apple’s update to the operating system for its iPhone and iPad devices on September 18 2013.
The update will likely be available from Apple around 1pm local time, if indicators regarding iOS 7 availability from other countries are correct. However, given the anticipated demand as everyone tries to update around this time, it might be prudent to wait a while (But where’s the fun in that? ;-).
iOS 7 will be available for the following iOS devices
- iPhone 4, iPhone 4s, iPhone 5,
pre-installed on iPhone 5c and iPhone 5s
- iPad 2, iPad with Retina display and iPad mini
- iPod touch 5th generation (16GB/32GB/64GB) models
Apple iOS 7 is a significant upgrade for iOS, visually and functionality. The Apple’s iOS site has a detailed breakdown of the iOS 7 design and iOS 7 features. Check out
PCMag.com’s guide on how to update to iOS 7 and MacWorld’s coverage of iOS 7.
