Ok this has nothing to do with the local mobile scene, mobile phones or gadgets related to it but we sure think it deserves a post.
We have to admit, up until now we didn’t knew such a device exist. After all, 3D is just finding its way into TV sets and considering the investment you have to make to get the full 3D experience, we’d think that it will be at least another couple of years before 3D technology trickles down to consumer devices like point and shoot cameras.
But that doesn’t seem to be the case, what you’re looking at, ladies and gents, is the FujiFilm FinePix Real 3D W1 and yes, it is a full on 3D point and shoot camera that takes pictures and videos in 3D.
This 10MP camera packs two lenses with 3x optical zoom and a 2.8in 3D LCD monitor. The monitor is a true marvel of display technology displaying 3D pictures without the need of special 3D glasses. We’re talking about really cutting edge technology here but as with any new technology making its debut, the FinePix Real 3D is not without its setbacks.
Three more shots of the FujiFilm FinePix Real 3D W1 and a link to the camera’s official product site after the jump.
iPhone 3GS 8GB released with iOS 4 installed
The new entry level iPhone 3GS 8GB which was announced together with the iPhone 4 is reported to have the latest OS installed. As seen in the photo obtained by Engadget, the iPhone 3GS 8GB box is showing the iOS 4 running on the screen.
So far there isn’t any official announcement of price reduction or even this latest entry level iPhone 3GS from Maxis & DiGi. Perhaps we can expect to hear something when the Malaysian iPhone 4 launch draws near.
Have you download your iOS 4 update for your iPhone 3G/3GS yet? Find out some of the new features here.
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iPhone 4 720p HD Videos spotted on Youtube
Someone has just uploaded what it seems to be one of the first HD videos uploaded from an iPhone 4, post launch.
The video looks pretty good for phone recording and now we don’t find a need for those portable web friendly HD video cam like TheFlip.
Watch the video after the jump.
iPhone 4 gets ripped down to pieces
Just like the iPad, the iPhone 4 that just hit the market got its tear down treatment by the guys at iFixit.
Most iPhone 4 buyers won’t want to break open their device anytime soon but thanks to iFixit, we get a chance to see the innards of the device done professionally.
From their tear down experience, the iPhone 4 still secured by the same pair of philips screws at the bottom. The new 1420 mAh battery now takes a huge space in the device, that promises better battery life. What’s more interesting is that the battery is easier to remove unlike unlike its predecessors which are soldered on.
Head on to ifixit to read more on the iPhone 4 step by step teardown.
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(UPDATE) Google Voice now open to everyone – Not exactly
(Update 0133hrs 23062010) Ok we were pretty excited about the service but when we wanted to sign up for Google Voice, the screen below greated us. Turns out Google Voice is only available in the US at the moment. The post titled “Google Voice for everyone” on Google’s official blog sure did an awesome job in confusing us. We’re sorry if we managed to inadvertently confuse you as well.
It was very mysterious that Google didn’t allow you to create a label called “voicemail” in your Gmail inbox.
We speculated that Google might be on the verge of lauching a VOIP service that runs from Gmail where users can make VOIP calls (ala Skype) directly from their Gmail account.
We added that its then US only service called Google Voice was the frontrunner of this VOIP service that we thought Google would launch. Well, it turns out, we were pretty close.
Google today just announced on its blog that it has made its Google Voice service — it’s web-based platform for managing voice communications — available to everyone.
Basically Google Voice gives you one number to ring all your phones, voicemail that works like email, free calls and text messages, low-priced international calls and more.
Don’t quite understand how Google Voice works and what it can do for you? Check out Google’s official introductory video after the jump.
We’ve just signed up for the service and found out, by “for everyone”, Google meant everyone in the US. Thanks for the confusion Google. still learning the ropes on this one as well. We’ll report back on findings as we discover them. In the meantime if you’ve tried Google Voice, let us know in the comments your experience.