6/05/2010 01:17:00 PM
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We haven’t actually heard that date whispered, per se, but here is where our thinking is at. We have confirmed with multiple AT&T store reps that their sales quotas for the month of June are ridiculously high. Yes, this means the iPhone is confirmed to launch in June, not July. Knowing how many units stores received per day/week last year, if the iPhone launched in the last week of June, on Friday the 25th, we’re pretty sure the new sales quotas couldn’t be met (in-store orders don’t count as they don’t get recognized until the customer picks them up). We have heard stores having a 25-30% increase in their sales quota, so we’d like to think the next Apple iPhone will launch on Friday, June 18th. We’ll see pretty shortly.
6/05/2010 01:15:00 PM
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The film "Triple Trap" directed by Derek Lee is schedule to release in July. In the movie, Louis Koo and Daniel Wu's many gun shooting scenes are full of flavor. Louis was also arranged to be romantically connected with both Charlene Choi and Li Bing Bing. Louis smiled and said that he's not sure if the director knew Daniel got married, so he deliberately did not arrange any love relationships for him, ending his fate with beautiful women.
In the movie, Ah Sa and Li Bing Bing's roles both fights for Louis. Ah Sa plays a nurse who is soft inside and tough outside, which is very different from Li Bing Bing's tough policewoman role. She said that for every scene, the director had to explain her character's emotions, giving her a good experience on acting.
6/05/2010 01:15:00 PM
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Actress Lee NaYoung and world star Rain will be working together for the upcoming drama ‘Fugitive’, a new production by Kwak JungHwan PD and Cheon SeongIl writer.
According to broadcast official, Lee NaYoung has been casted as the female lead for the upcoming drama KBS 2TV ‘Fugitive’ set to air this Autumn. With that, this will be Lee NaYoung’s drama comeback 6 years after MBC ‘Island’ in 2004.
Also this will be Rain’s actor comeback 5 years after ‘Let’s Go To School SangDoo’, ‘Full House’ and ‘A Love To Kill’, and there is great anticipation for his new drama ‘Fugitive’.
6/05/2010 01:14:00 PM
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The verdict is still out on OS 6, but there's hardly any doubting the assured design and form factor that RIM has gone with for the BlackBerry Bold 9800 slider. Our latest look at the device comes courtesy of BlackBerry Times in China, who has what appears to be an early version of the device. They expect the smooth plastic back to be replaced by the leather look RIM favors on its higher end devices, but otherwise the unit looks to be pretty solid and far along. The Google-translated Chinese seems to confirm again that the screen is not SurePress. Not a lot of landmark news to be gleaned here, but we're mostly stoked about these delicious bokeh-filled shots of device -- it's really looking good, and the comparison shot with other recent BlackBerries (check after the break) is rather helpful for sizing this thing up.
6/05/2010 01:13:00 PM
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If you have been waiting for HTC EVO 4G, the latest and greatest Android superphone from Sprint, the wait is over.
Sprint has officially launched HTC EVO 4G handset today, and you can pick one up for $199, on a two year contract at a local Sprint store, RadioShack, Walmart, Best Buy, or online.
Since it’s announcement during CTIA in April, Sprint’s HTC EVO 4G was probably the most hyped up Android smartphone in U.S. We’ll have to wait and see how that translates into actual demand. But, just in case Sprint has a huge blockbuster on it’s hands, be aware that Verizon and HTC are having big troubles keeping up with demand for the second most hyped Android handset in U.S. – Droid Incredible. So if you really want to get your EVO 4G soon, be sure to do it ASAP.
6/05/2010 01:10:00 PM
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The iPad offers a great web browsing experience — maybe the best on any device (assuming you don’t want to go to a site that uses Flash). But it could still be better. For example, it would be nice to have actual tabs, rather than the bogus window system the iPad uses. That system makes sense on the iPhone where there isn’t much screen real estate, but there’s plenty on the iPad. Undoubtedly it’s a memory issue just as much as anything else, but it’s one of the things designer Markus Schmeiduch was thinking about when he decided to do some mock-ups of how Google Chrome might run on an iPad.
Schmeiduch acknowledges that due to the restrictions on JavaScript engines, Chrome for the iPad is not likely to be a reality anytime soon (not to mention the relationship between Apple and Google at the moment), but that hasn’t stopped him from dreaming. On top of real tabs, his Chrome for iPad gives us Google cloud-synced bookmarks, gestures, and even some Chrome OS features.
The crazy cats over at Droid Life are back once again with yet another leak of the Motorola MB810 which Droid Life claims will be sold as the Droid Xtreme and not the Droid Shadow. In the past we have seen this phone from various angles, but this is the first time we’ve ever seen its backside. Two things to take away from these pics. First is the camera which is clearly labelled as 8 megapixels with HD video and is flanked by a dual-LED flash. The second thing is UI customization. We’ve already seen the Xtreme powered on, but this picture gives us a much clearer look at the more subtle UI customization brought forth in what some are calling “ninja blur.” Are you liking how the Xtreme is shaping up?
6/05/2010 01:08:00 PM
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If you don't know the names yongzh and ZodTTD, you can certainly be forgiven, but they're basically the cell phone emulation dream team -- where the former has been cranking out high-quality Nintendo and Sega emulators for Android, the latter is the one who brought PSX to iPhone, iPhone 3GS and the Palm Pre. Today, we hear they're collaborating on a PSX emulator for Android that's running faster than the 3GS version -- before Froyo's even factored into the equation -- and that when his domination over the PSX is complete, ZodTTD intends to begin work on an Nintendo 64 emulator for Android, and then VLC. Without letting our enthusiasm get the better of us, let's just say it's an exciting time to be an Android owner, to say the least.
6/05/2010 12:56:00 AM
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Junsu, Jaejoong, and Yoochun of TVXQ are planning to release a worldwide album and walk hand in hand with American pop moguls. Famous Korean and American composers and producers, including, Kim Hyung Sik and Timbaland, are supposed to participate in their new album.
A representative explained, “For this album project, we are going to collaborate with famous album distribution companies. Even though it’s a worldwide album, it’s main target is toward Asia. The 3-membered TVXQ has a large possibility of heading to the U.S later this month to start recording. Plans of working on an album with Kim Hyung Sik are true, but official plans are not ready to be revealed yet.”
Lesbianism is killing family-friendly television and Ellen DeGeneres is the reason Americans just aren’t that into Idol — at least that’s the story religious crusader Gary McCullough is telling.
What are our thoughts on this?
On Thursday, the director of the Washington-based Christian Newswire penned a hilariously headscratching editorial indirectly blaming the gay community for the sharp decline in ratings during the past ninth season of American Idol. According to McCullough, longtime Idol viewers are switching the channel because Emmy-winning talk show host Ellen DeGeneres is now a judge on the program. He argues that the comedienne’s “gay agenda” conflicts with the “family entertainment” component of the show and makes fans uncomfortable. Or something.
6/05/2010 12:55:00 AM
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You had a really, really good run iPhone 3G. We’ll miss you.
June 4, 2010
iPhone 3G 8 GB is Out of Stock
Effective immediately, iPhone 3G 8GB is Out of Stock. Please refer all customers to iPhone 3GS 16 GB and 32 GB models.
FAQ:
Q: When will we receive inventory for iPhone 3G 8GB?
A: At this time, we do not know when more iPhone 3G 8GB will arrive.
Q: Are there any iPhone 3G 8 GB available in COR if my customer can purchase there?
A: Check with your local COR stores to see if they have any inventory available.
Anyone excited for the 3GS to probably drop to $99, or will you spring for the new $199/$299 device?
6/05/2010 12:54:00 AM
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Always thought the iPad should've really just been an enlarged iPhone? No, seriously -- like an iPhone after one of those "Honey, I Blew Up the Kids" incidents? Well, iiView is bringing just that to market this month, except its M1Touch runs Windows 7 Premium and packs an Intel Atom N450 processor along with 2GB of RAM. It also has a 250GB hard drive and a 1.3-megapixel cam on its left bezel. We finally got to see the tablet up close and personal -- it's been under lock and key in the Microsoft booth all week -- and it's pretty much the biggest iPhone you've ever seen. The capacitive touchscreen was fairly responsive, though there was a noticeable lag in opening programs. We're told it also has an accelerometer and that the familiar circular button on the right bezel will bring you back to the desktop, but both were disabled on the display model. Around the edges you'll spot a trio of ports, a SIM slot, a mini HDMI output and a microphone jack. As for the actual feel of this thing, it's pretty thick from the sides and weighs 1.5 pounds. Chances are that you stopped reading this post a few minutes ago and started clicking through the gallery to see shots of bugger alongside a normal iPhone, but we'd encourage you to also peek the video waiting just past the break. Oh, and if you'd like to give your iPhone an inferiority complex, you can always head on over to that source link and order one of these for $499.
6/05/2010 12:50:00 AM
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Apparently there's some stampede on 3G iPads, which are in short supply, so that new customers can activate $30 3G unlimited plans before Monday, when they're banished forever. As a solution, AT&T is considering selling the iPad 3G data plan without an iPad 3G over the weekend—one that could be linked to your iPad if/when you ever get it. That's right. Buy data you won't be able to use! I'm curious as to whether this fringe group—tech savvy Apple fanboys who didn't buy an iPad 3G before but kinda want one now since AT&T went douchebag on us—actually exists.
6/05/2010 12:48:00 AM
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It's here! The Evo 4G is now on sale at Sprint's online webstore. The dual-mode 3G/4G handset with 4.3-inch display, 8 megapixel camera, two-way video calling, and personal WiFi hotspot feature all powered by Android 2.1 on a 1GHz Snapdragon is now for sale for $199 on two year contract (after $150 instant savings and $100 mail-in rebate). Oh, sales are limited to five per customer just in case you're planning to go nuts. Now get out of here, the future is waiting.
6/05/2010 12:47:00 AM
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Gillian Chung and Alex Fong had a past, in 2004, where the sex scandal had surfaced and in 2005, the media reported of their Switzerland trip together. Also, the breakup between Edison and her had left their friendship broken. The day before, Gillian was asked if felt 'sour' when she knew about the alleged couple's marriage rumour, said that she too has plans to get married and took the initiative to ask the reporters for a good recommendation and declared she would get married immediately if they had one and not lose to the 'old love'.
Asking on behalf of the media
When asked if she knew of the couple's plans to get hitched, she answered quickly, "Of course not! I'm not a particularly nosey person, I don't even read the company's magazines. But even if I don't read, this question is unavoidable in an interview. There are many things you don't have to know, and this news doesn't concern me; I'll ask on the behalf of the media when I see him in 2 days!"
Will Steve Jobs shock the world with another game-changing Apple product at next week’s Worldwide Developer Conference in San Francisco? That question has the tech press buzzing -- the WWDC is the biggest fixed keynote on Jobs’ calendar now that Apple has pulled out of the Macworld Expo.
Chace Crawford was arrested early Friday morning for possession of marijuana, according to a police report.
Hey, Mama!
Rainie Yang has great performance in dramas. Lately she went to Shanghai with Wu Zun to film new drama "Sunshine Angel" (陽光天使), playing an optimisitc and lively girl. She won't be in Taiwan for more than a month, so in order to let fans knows about her latest, she asked her sister to help update her official website.
On the night of HKFA, Michelle Ye was filled with warm tears, even upon returning to backstage, her eyes were still red. The day right after the awards, Michelle flew back to Shanghai to continue filming series 'Guo Se Tian Xiang'. Life continues while work is forever ahead of life. Michelle has come into the movie industry for 5 years since leaving the reliable income of hers as the TVB fa dan in 2005, and as a newbie back then, she lowered her pride the lowest possible. She said she did not mind be it as the female lead or female supporting, she is happy to participate even if it was just dubbing, she does not feel that it is a waste of time, "If it really helps a friend, I feel very happy too, its worthy of my efforts despite the quantity. Fan Bing Bing in 'Bodyguards and Assassins' was also nominated in HKFA, if she had won, I'd be happy too, because I contributed (dubbing) too." Her appreciation speech that night are still ringing in ears: Even if you are just a backstage who prepares a simple prop, it is too a contribution. With this logic, the emotions and tears that night must have been the happiness from recognition given. However, she said: "I was emotional because I was afraid I might miss thanking someone, this award is not a mere recognition for me, I do not think a lot of people have changed their opinion about me just because of this award, be it my attitude towards work or my passion, what was there is still there, nothing changes overnight just because of this award."
Talk about taking one for the team! Dustin Hoffman and Jason Bateman dutifully sucked face when the Kiss Cam landed on them at last night’s Lakers-Celtics NBA Finals game in Los Angeles.
This week's weekend supplemental magazine reports that Barbie Hsu (Da S) is a 10/10 woman, but is a tad domineering regarding her dealings with relationships. When she broke up with ex-boyfriends Blue Lan and Zai Zai, there were rumours that it was due to her pushing for a wedding; however, she says she ended things with them amicably, and "I have never tried to force a wedding on anyone in my whole life!"
Action superstar Jet Li's upcoming film "Ocean Heaven" will be his first film without any fight sequences in the past 30 years, reported Chinese media. 
Don't believe recent chatter suggesting that Miley Cyrus and her Aussie hunk have split due to his rising popularity and her supposed jealousy. According to Cyrus, that is so not the case. 
At Google I/O a few weeks ago, Google teased the audience with a glimpse of a web-based iTunes competitor that would be a new section of the Android Market. Details were sparse during that time, but we may have found the name of the service through a new logo that is hosted on Google’s domain: Google Music. You can tweak that url to see more product logos, including Android and Docs.
KIM Kardashian is in talks to replace Angelina Jolie in the Tomb Raider movie franchise.
Khloe Kardashian Odom is putting those pregnancy rumors to rest.
Three months ago, Joe Chen Qiao En broke up with Roy Qiu, the second leading male actor in Easy Fortune Happy Life and her costar in the mainland drama The Girl in Blue. Since then, because the relationship ended badly due to opposing personalities between the two, Joe Chen and Roy Qiu have not stayed in contact with each other. The Girl in Blue will soon be broadcasted on television; however, during promotions for the drama, only Roy Qiu appeared which caused promotions to be very difficult as there was not enough to discuss.
