Prepare a Nokia Windows Phone smartphone 6 inches, RT and Windows tablet

Unidentified sources have confirmed to The Verge the arrival this year of a new Nokia Windows Phone 8. This follows the publication at the end of last month, allegedly stolen photos showing a screen Lumia about 6 inches.

The device in question is a Windows Phone 8 Smartphone 6 inches, called the moment "Bandit", and intended to come compete goblets that bloom on Android. It is equipped with a 1080p screen, quad-core Snapdragon processor. This would be the first device providing such screen resolution, while several are in preparation.

Addition to Android goblets

Other features expected by The Verge: a camera with a sensor at least 20 MP, with a shape similar to that found on the Nokia Lumia 925. The "Bandit" therefore present a hump on the back to accommodate the camera.

For the rest, the website believes that the device is thin and light enough, and should benefit from the achievements of Windows Phone in development that would support such screen sizes, such as a column " Additional tiles "on the home screen.

The Nokia is a pledge of renewed allegiance Microsoft mobile ecosystem. While this seems pretty good to succeed him in the field of Smartphones, it is interesting to note that last weekend, a rumor has revived the possiblearrival of a Windows tablet RT in the Finnish manufacturer.

If we understand the desire to diversify from Nokia, this announcement is a little surprising. Windows RT is far from unanimous, and struggling to find its place on the market. Collective complaint has even been launched against Microsoft by investors following the very poor performance of tablets surface.

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Google will not be entitled to the domain name

There will be no exceptions to the rule, even for Google. A few months ago, the Web giant has asked ICANN, in the context of applications for new domain name extensions, you can use the simple word "search" as a domain name. That is to say, to grant him the address "http://search/" without any suffix or prefix, so no points. These addresses are technically possible and called "doubtless domain name", domain name without dot (NDSP).

A few days ago, ICANN responded to this particular request is not. Manager prohibits the use of such addresses in the DNS ( Domain Name System ) for some time now, mainly for use and safety. And there is no reason to change his mind. Indeed, NDSP already use in local networks. The corporate IT department may well define "http://search/" as an address to an internal page of the information system. There would be confusion between the local address and one that wants to have Google, which wants universal.

Risk of data loss and theft

Another obstacle in the authorization of NDSP: algorithms automatic completion in browsers. They can transform a single word entered in the address bar at the FQDN. But this transformation is not unique in the world, but can vary depending on user habits, geographic area, etc. It is therefore likely that, once again, generate a lot of confusion.

Finally, a recent study commissioned by ICANN points to a series of security risk. Possible authorization of NDSP could compromise user cookies (data loss), the spread of XSS ( cross-site scripting ) and Facilitate attempts at usurpation.

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Google: failure 11 minutes drops the web traffic by 40%

One person is missing and everything is depopulated saying goes. And when it's a giant web which "absent" is all the users who are clueless. On the night of 16 to August 17, 2013, all of Google's services has been affected by a failure eleven minutes revealed.

This incident was enough to bring down the web traffic by 40% the company said GoSquared observing Internet traffic in real time. The incident is bound to have economic consequences for the Web giant.

Sixteen applications were affected Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Talk, Google Drive, Documents, Spreadsheets, Presentations, Drawings, Sites, Groups, the Administration Console, Postini, Analytics, Maps, Voice and Blogger services. A few minutes after the incident, the Web giant has published on its dashboard a message of apology stating that everything was in order.

This is not the first time that Google's services are dysfunctional but it is the most important long. Thus in April 2012, it is the service that Gmail was interrupted for one hour. Another serious failure had occurred in 2009 , making the search engine unavailable again for an hour.

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Flexible screens: Samsung launches a competition to find new ideas

Invent new technologies, it is one thing. To put them into practice in everyday life is another. This is why Samsung has launched a competition to find new ideas to use its flexible AMOLED technology. At stake: a first prize of 10,000 dollars. Two other projects will be awarded prizes ranging from 5,000 and 2,500 dollars.

This contest is open to entrepreneurs, designers and developers. Their suggestions should comply with a set of very precise: the products must use a flexible screen whose maximum size is 20 inches, do not go beyond a definition of 1920 x 1080 pixels, do not belong to a market niche and will be produced on a large scale.

But that's not all because the projects will be economically viable and initiators must claim no royalties on the future development of their ideas. Ah yes ... the last detail, and not least to participate in this contest, you must reside in the United States!

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Mobile payment test soon on Facebook

Users of Facebook in the future could use their account on the social network to make payments over the Internet via a mobile phone.

According to AllThingsD, Facebook plans to test in September or October 1st mobile payment solution PayPal competitor, in order to increase still further its presence in the mobility sector.

Few users register their bank details 

This test was confirmed by Facebook to AllThingsD. However the site belies frontally attack his "partner" Paypal. Facebook and indicates that the product is "just to test how we can help our partners app to provide an easier shopping experience. "

The social network says so do not consider extending the payment beyond those purchases. To receive such a payment service, users will have to have their Facebook and having previously experienced bank details on their profile.

They would for few have reported such data to social network according to Forrester time (less than 10 million in the U.S., 101 million users of Facebook mobile application).

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Apple iPhone 5S Gold Color Confirmed

Failure to completely change the design, the iPhone 5S may be entitled to a new color in addition to traditional black and white. This is indeed a few weeks we hear of an iPhone "gold", which would be a first since the addition of a second color at the time of the release of the iPhone 3G.

Rumor is certainly echoed by analysts at KGI Securities  quoted  by 9to5Mac. It also contains information about the hardware configuration of the new iPhone we mentioned the last week  : the introduction of an integrated home button, which would lose the way the white rectangle and take a convex shape fingerprint reader, a sensor photo that is 8 megapixels, but with an opening scope to f/2.0 and a double flash.

The analyst added that the iPhone 5S will be equipped with a system on a chip A7 with 1GB of RAM and will be available with 128 GB of internal storage. According to him, Apple will sell 35 million units of the new model by the end of the year. According to the blog All Things Digital, the  presentation  of the iPhone 5S will be held on September 10.

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Updated Google+ for iOS

Google+ for iOS has been updated to version 4.5. On the menu of this update, the ability to view, edit and share photos and videos stored online in the cloud Google Drive service.

As for the update to Android Hangouts replaces Messenger for instant messaging and VoIP calls. Users can start a Hangouts directly from the profile of a person. Those who wish can save the history of their messenger conversations using the Google Takeout tool. The new version of Google+ for iOS is  available  on the App Store.

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Facebook: Zuckerberg hacked into the wall to indicate a security

This is a security that the founder of Facebook , Mark Zuckerberg, has not been able to ignore. It it was indeed reported directly to the page by an expert in Palestinian security Khalil Shreateh.

To bring this bug, overlooked by Facebook's security team, to the knowledge of the owner of the social network, the researcher has just published a message on his page. Except that, in principle, it would not have been able to do so.

No reward for the researcher 

This is thanks to the identified vulnerability he could. The flaw allows users to post messages on the timeline of other Facebook members, even if they are not on their friends list.

Khalil Shreateh has therefore demonstrated thus issuing this warning in the message thread from Mark Zuckerberg himself. This bug had not yet been adopted in the framework of Facebook security where bonuses are awarded to researchers for their responsible disclosure.

A few minutes after his demonstration, Shreateh was contacted by IT security social network - and Facebook account disabled by "precaution". The flaw has also since been corrected.

But no reward for the security expert. Facebook has held that the researcher had violated the rules of use and had also not followed the principles of responsible disclosure.

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Watch connected: Samsung Galaxy Gear unveiled on September 4

We already knew that the Galaxy Note 3  will be presented on September 4 in the preamble to the IFA (September 6-11), but repeating a rumor that had been circulating for some time, Bloomberg  said  that Samsung will also use this opportunity to unveil his watch connected Gear Galaxy.

Animated mobile operating system Android, it can surf the Web, manage email and voice mail calls. The article states that the Galaxy Gear does not have a flexible screen but Samsung is working on this technology.

Leaving such a product, the manufacturer would surpass its main rivals, starting with Apple. Bloomberg said that the firm Apple is also working on a project shows that should not happen until next year.

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iWatch Concept : Apple Intelligent Design Wristband Highly Attractive

The iWatch is it really you? Nobody knows. What is certain, in any case, is that we had no right to steal pictures of the beast. Of two things, either Apple has managed to keep secret his first shows connected, or it is an illusion, a mirage. It was not until the autumn to find out, but it obviously did not stop the creative and not a week goes by without that we see emerging new concepts being dedicated to him. The last was designed by a Stephenolmstead and should not leave anyone indifferent. This is normal because it is simply the best concept iWatch ever imagined.

With this new concept, Stephenolmstead wanted to create a watch that looks like... connected to any shows. And we must admit, when take a look at the first visual image was actually the impression of being a watch face more mundane. A round dial, hands that indicate the time..., a fine bracelet and discreet, two buttons, nothing out of the ordinary.

Finally, nothing except the lens, the microphone and the speakers located at the top and bottom of the dial. For indeed, this iWatch not only display information from an iPhone, iPod Touch or even an iPad, it will be able to recognize the voice of the user and even the films it wants. The best is to come also because it is even possible to make calls through it! You'll understand our creative brave pushed the concept too far by producing shows connected discreet, intelligent and especially complete.

By default, so this is a watch that is displayed on the board, a screen display designed to consume the least amount of energy possible. In case of notification, it will flop and displayed on the second hand the number of messages waiting. The user will then have to tap once on the screen of his watch to access embedded applications. There, well he will be spoiled for choice as can access to its SMS, its agenda, its pictures, the weather or even a compass. Better, leaving your finger on the screen for a few seconds, which is Siri gets underway.

And then there is the bracelet watch, interchangeable and available in several colours bracelet. A detail, certainly, but that its importance and should eventually attract all those who attach great importance to their "look."

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Apple Releasing iOS7 Gold Master on September 5

The beta version of iOS7 succeeds at a frantic pace and the question everyone asks, finally, it is released when the Golden Master. BGR has seriously addressed the issue and the site has taken the initiative to contact his best sources to learn more about the subject. And if we are to believe the latter, then the GM of iOS 7 is scheduled for September 5 to Apple employees and partners. Developers, meanwhile, should be able to benefit from the September 10, just days before the launch of the final public version, a version that will be deployed at the same time as the iPhone and the iPhone 5S 5C.

But before the Golden Master, we should be entitled to a new beta version - the sixth - expected next week, probably Monday or Tuesday. Following this release, it is a GM that will be given to employees and partners of the firm, a GM should be deployed as of September 5.

Five days later, so the September 10, these are all people with an iOS Developer license should be able to get their hands on. An interesting time since AllTingsD believes, however, that the iPhone 5S and 5C iPhone could be unveiled at the same time. And Apple would kill two birds with one stone. However, it should wait a few more days before the final version of iOS 7 is deployed on all terminals of the firm. Interestingly, the deployment of the platform should be done in conjunction with the marketing of two new Smartphones cabbage. There is a good chance that they do not arrive on the market on 25 October, as suggested by the latest gossip dated, but towards the end of September.

It is obviously preferable to remember that all this information should be taken with caution. BGR has often flown in the past but this is not a reason to get excited too fast.

Update: Apple has deployed the sixth beta of iOS 7; it would appear that the organization is a little ahead of schedule BGR. This update would also only one goal; fix the bug that some users encountered with iTunes.

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GTA 5: Official Gameplay Video For Online Multiplayer Modes

The output of GTA 5 is fast approaching and the new title of Rockstar arrives on our consoles on 17 September, is a little over a month. Meanwhile, the editor is determined to raise the sauce and so it just puts online a new gameplay video, a video this time concerning the "online" mode and thus its multiplayer mode. Like what, August 15 is not a holiday for everyone and this is ultimately a good thing because this new video should appeal to a lot of people. Morality, if you scan the web on the lookout for any information about the next GTA, well you should get for your money.

GTA 5 is undoubtedly the most ambitious title of the entire franchise. Rather than repeating the same ingredients in the same recipe, Rockstar decided to dust off the genre and push the concept as far as possible. We think especially this huge map, in which we can walk us freely, or all three playable characters and therefore Franklin, Michael and Trevor.

And today, it's the multiplayer mode of GTA 5 that reveals a mode that seems pretty well designed. First point and not least, Grand Theft Auto Online will map the persistent universe, just like any MMO, but with a limit: each party will be limited to 16 players. Players who can do what they like, associate with other offenders, complete missions, customize their character or even buy an apartment, a private garage and more. More than ordinary multiplayer mode, it is ultimately a play within a play, and the result looks just stunning. Rockstar also well emphasized that this universe is constantly evolving, with content that will be added at regular intervals. Otherwise, GTA Online will be free for anyone who bought GTA 5, necessarily.

As a reminder, GTA 5 will be available on PlayStation 3 and Xbox 360 at first, but a PC version is obviously not excluded and it even seems that the latter is already planned for fall 2013. Also note that several DLC released in the coming months, the DLC also brings their share of innovations.

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What Facebook updates look like in real life?

Facebook has managed to attract over the years, hundreds of millions of users worldwide. Everyone, or almost, now has an account on the popular social network and it is all the more ironic that it is often pointed to its policy of privacy. The creative ExtremelyDecentFilms were well placed at the top of translating updates of the service in real life, and the result is a funny video, sarcastic and should brighten up your Tuesday morning. Because, well, the beginning of the week, it is not easy for anyone, huh.

Facebook plays a low profile for a few months now. At a time not so long ago, when the department deployed an update, this was almost always at the expense of our private data, data that had the tendency to end up in the public domain. Now, so things have changed, but nothing says that the giant will not put the cover at one time or another.

In fact, the heart of the problem is that people do not always pay attention to the data they share in the service. They like a book, they say. They like a movie, as they say. They do not support their colleagues or their boss, they do not hide and they do not hesitate to shout it from the rooftops. In the end, therefore, Facebook knows everything about them. What they think, what they are and how they interact with their friends or even with family members. The worst of the story is that they do knowingly and they are all very happy to offer the world a look into their private lives and their aspirations.

This applies to Facebook, of course, but also for any social network and this parody video does not lack humor, it also allows us to see things from a completely different angle. For indeed, if Facebook crossed the threshold of our screen and landed in real life, then our lives would look like probably no harm in our lives that poor guy on his way home and falling nose-to-nose on the emissary American giant.

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GTA 5: information on the "collector" versions

The delay of GTA 5 has some teeth gnashing and it is perhaps for this reason that Rockstar distills more information about his upcoming title. This time, the publisher wanted to shed light on both editions "collector" Grand Theft Auto 5, editions it is possible to pre-order now and that will give some very interesting bonus. Bonus "real" or "virtual" because it will also issue weapons, uniforms and additional vehicles, as well as some very interesting bonus. Needless to say, all the information that go are just a little later in the article, eh?

We must admit, at this time, means a lot to talk about GTA 5. Just last month, we were treated to three trailers featuring the three heroes of the game, or Michael, Trevor and Franklin. High colour video and also allowed us to better understand the personal history of these three thugs.

Today, Rockstar has decided to give a layer, this time, information on the two versions of "collector" of GTA 5. As often with titles so popular - and expected - that he, the editor has actually decided to launch no less than three different versions: a standard for players who do not necessarily want to empty their bank account, and two versions a little more "rich" and taking advantage of additional content.

These are the characteristics of these two special versions:

Special Edition - € 79.99: Contains artbook and a map of Los Santos in poster format, a plan that will no doubt soon to adorn the wall of your bedroom, your living room or office.

Collector version - € 149.99: This edition includes everything that can be found in the special version, with a few additions like playing in a metal case, a baseball cap and a pouch which can be locked.

Well, from this perspective, one might think that it's a bit of a scam, but be aware that these versions also incorporate a lot of bonus "in game". With them, each character will have their special ability bar to increase by 25% , a bar that also recharge 25% faster. In addition, players will receive new weapons, new outfits, new tattoos and even new vehicles.

Not bad, right? True, and if you are interested, know that both editions will be available for pre-order in the coming hours, all with delivery scheduled for September 17.

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Xbox One: up to Xbox Live Gold subscription?

Until now, Xbox Live is declined in two distinct offerings: the Silver, to download demos and bonus and Gold, for the right to play in multiplayer. Thereupon, there was also a special solution for the whole family and to ensure that all players in a single household should buy all their subscription. Friendly, yes, but the Xbox One will change everything. If one believes Polygon, Microsoft would actually change strategy by eliminating altogether the offer dedicated to the family. And both say that this could have an impact for all players on Xbox officiating.

The first thing to know to begin with is that the Xbox Live Gold subscription will work as well on Xbox One on Xbox 360. If you decide to splurge on the new console from Microsoft, so you will not need to iron to the body and you can find your subscription, your profile and all related information. It was pretty predictable, but it will not fail to comfort all players who posed the question precisely.

Another novelty is the removal of the offer Xbox Live Gold Family. An offer that will disappear very soon in the intricacies of the "cloud" and will no longer be available at all. The question you should definitely ask yourself is whether it will be replaced by a new subscription solution and finally the answer is one word: no. Rest assured, however, because it does not mean that all members of your family gamers will purchase their own subscription. No, actually, once the offer is associated with Gold console, above all configured profiles can enjoy.

Xbox Live Gold: A subscription for the whole family

If you and your brother / father / mother want to play multiplayer on Xbox One, so you will have to pay one Gold membership will be automatically shared among all family members.

Here, one might think that Microsoft gave us a huge gift, and it may be the case, but it must nevertheless temper that good news since the company has not yet announced the price of its offer Gold, there therefore know how it will actually cost us and u will increase is perfectly conceivable . Especially when you know that Microsoft has invested in no less than 300,000 servers to support the launch of its new console, and allow players to compete in the best possible conditions. A significant investment, which will of course be profitable in one way or another.

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Mailbox is now available on iPad

Mailbox caused a sensation at the beginning of this year and mail client designed exclusively for iPhone has attracted millions of users before being bought by Dropbox in March  this year. Nice, but the publisher of the application was a little further last month by announcing the imminent arrival of a specially optimized for the iPad, a version of which we have not heard since release. And indeed, if we talk about today, it is not for nothing, since the latter has just made ​​its debut on the AppStore. Mailbox is available on iPad now and no doubt this news should please a lot of people.

Level features, no big surprises, the iPad version of Mailbox aligns with the iPhone version. We thus find that interface if these famous stripped and multitouch gestures that have contributed significantly to the success of the application. In a few moments, it will be possible to archive your messages, remove them, add them to a list, or even create a reminder if you wish.

Tablet requires the application developers have obviously made ​​sure to adjust the resolution Mailbox and the size of the iPad screen. So it looks like any client of the same kind with a window divided into two areas: the message list on the left, the content of the messages right. At the top, on the left, we also find a button that allows us to access the different files in our account. In short, nothing new to that side, we finally found the same logic as for ergonomic Mail and all the other tools in the industry.

Anyway, this is a new step has been taken for the couple Dropbox / Mailbox and it will now be able to focus on new ports. Here, also, while we're at it maybe would not hurt to attack Android.

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HTC Desire 600: It's official!

I have not had the opportunity to talk to you but they are no less than two new smartphones HTC who were "Leakes" on the web late yesterday afternoon, the 200 HTC Desire and HTC Desire 600. Two new terminals that would target the entry and mid-range, thus completing the offer of the manufacturer. But in fact, imagine that it took advantage of the calm early morning to lift the veil on one of these two mobiles, and more specifically on the HTC Desire 600. Great, of course, but be careful because it does not necessarily come out in all markets. That said, if you want to learn a little more about it, then know that you could not be better.

On the aesthetic level, the HTC Desire 600 does not look like the HTC One. It was to be expected, huh... well it is heavily in plastic and he enjoys relatively clean lines, but much less sexy than its big brother. On the front face of the terminal, can be of any self-note the presence of two colored liserets located on either side of the screen.

Okay, and then under the hood? Again, there is not enough to break a three-legged duck. Desire 600 and includes a Super LCD2 4.5 inches with a resolution of 960 × 540, a quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon processor clocked at 1.2 Ghz 200, an 8 megapixel sensor on the back of the device and a second sensor 1.6 megapixel front, a sensor capable of shooting 720p. No word, however, on the amount of RAM or storage space onboard. It is also a shame. Besides that, the HTC Desire 600 will also benefit from the latest version of the overlay home and therefore the HTC Sense 5. All with BlinkFeed, BoomSound and Beats Audio bonus. Another feature new smartphone integrate two ports for SIM cards to allow you to jump from one subscription to another.

As mentioned above, the Desire 600 not out in all markets, at least not at first. If arrive in Russia and Ukraine from June, we do not know when it will be possible to enjoy the rest of the world.

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Shazam for iPad is updated including local maps and integration with Spotify and Rdio

The famous song recognition application has released a new version specifically focused on the iPad. And the new Shazam comes with a completely revamped interface that will bring our musical discovery directly to our accounts Rdio (in the free version) or Spotify (in the paid version). In addition, we have included a curious geographical exploration mode that will allow us to see what they're listening to people around us. Definitely an interesting way to learn the musical trend in your neighbourhood  but unfortunately there are times when the odd neighbour takes care to show your tastes blaring. I leave you with a video review of the application after the jump.

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Facebook cancel the launch of HTC First in the UK

The rumors surrounding the HTC First talk of a spectacular failure of sales in the United States, and although the manufacturer has not yet officially expressed, the next move to be held in the UK could clarify any doubts. And that is as advanced in Mobile News, reservations have been canceled terminal, not HTC or operators, but by the Facebook to our knowledge. So it seems that HTC is back with his second attempt crashed the Facebook Home. Will learned the lesson?

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Android and iOS version of Foursquare usher UPDATE: adding more search filtering options

Foursquare recently on their Android and iOS versions have been updated in the new version added a new location search filter options that allow the user to position App according to familiarity, price and other information to provide users with the most appropriate search results. For example, you can search to a friend visited App senior Korean barbecue grills. How about? Sounds pretty good, right?

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