Acer outs AZ3, AZ5, Veriton Z Series all-in-ones, starting at $650

Not wanting to be left behind by the AIO hordes, Acer has unveiled a trio of new options for your spick and span desktop. The higher-end AZ5 provides a 23-inch expanse of full HD, multi-touch glory, a minimum Core i3-2120 processor, 4GB of DDR3 memory and a 1TB HDD, all for the sum of $750. Next up is the AZ3, which saves you $100 by cutting the screen size to 21 inches, switching to an AMD dual-core A4 APU (along with a discreet Radeon HD6410) and slimming the HDD down to 500GB. Both models come with an adjustable stand, two side-mounted USB 3.0 ports (plus four USB 2.0 ports on the rear) and a built-in webcam and mic. Meanwhile,...

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iPhone jailbreak: Siri hack could cancel your upgrade

New iPhone jailbreak workarounds are released as often as iOS updates, but Friday’s news that an untethered jailbreak for the iPhone 4S had been achieved is unquestionably the most devastating blow to Scott Forstall’s mobile division since the humiliating jailbreakme.com arrived on the scene for iOS 4 devices last August. In fact, in light of a coder getting Siri on an iPhone 4 connecting to Apple’s servers, it could be even worse. For the first time, your average user may have a real, compelling reason to jailbreak their iPhone 4 – and not buy another for years. Over the weekend, Apple suffered two major setbacks. On Friday, the first video evidence of an untethered iPhone jailbreak for iOS 5 emerged. Jailbreaking allows you to run apps that have not been approved by Apple, and...

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Acer introduces AZ5 and AZ3 all-in-one PCs

This week Acer reveals two new all-in-one computers, the AZ5 Series with a 23-inch HD monitor and the AZ3 Series with a slightly smaller HD monitor at 21-inches, both computers featuring full touchscreen capabilities. Both series have several hardware options for processors, speakers, and storage, and contain a selection of software offered exclusively with Acer devices. You’ll notice that these AIOs look rather similar to one another – that’s because they’re meant to be part of a single release. Not that you’ll want both the 23 and the 21 inch machine, but know now that you’ll get essentially the same look either way. Both series...

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Canon PowerShot SX40 HS review

TrustedReviews saysThe Canon PowerShot SX40 HS is a brilliantly versatile bridge camera whose key feature, that 35x optical zoom, is made all the more attractive by an excellent image stabilisation system. Picture quality is good and overall speed is much improved over its series precursor, the SX30. If you can live without the picture quality perfection and improved low-light performance of a DSLR, this is a great buy.Design and ComfortGetting serious about photography is not a cheap endeavour. Buying a basic DSLR setup isn’t so painful, with decent models like the Nikon D3100 now available for under £400. But once you start adding the...

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Panasonic Lumix GX1 Micro Four Thirds camera surfaces in leaked photos

Panasonic just launched a whole new series of Micro Four Thirds lenses a couple of months ago, and it looks like it might soon also have a new Micro Four Thirds camera to take advantage of them. That photo you see above recently turned up on the Mobile01 forums with a bundle of others, showing a hereto unannounced Panasonic Lumix GX1 MFT camera, which looks like it could be a true successor to the GF1 (as opposed to the GF2 and GF3 that moved in a less pro-minded direction). Rumored specs remain a bit light, but the camera apparently has a touchscreen display 'round back, which will likely see a fair bit of use unless you opt for...

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Win A Nikon COOLPIX S6200 Digital Camera

This month, ePHOTOzine have 5 COOLPIX S6200 cameras to give away in our photography competition, courtesy of Nikon. To be in with a chance of winning, simply submit a photo that fits the theme 'In The Dark'. You have until midnight on the 30th November 2011 to enter up to two shots. Visit the Nikon 'In The Dark' Competition Page now to enter. Good luck! Don't forget about our other exclusive competitions where you could win a Dell XPS- L502x laptop and a Manfrotto Photo Travel Kit. Visit our competition section for more informati...

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Skull MP3 Player II makes for good Halloween decorations

If you’re planning on holding a Halloween party in your house, why not keep to theme of things and pump scary music through the Skull MP3 Player II by Brando? For those who follow Brando’s products, the Skull MP3 Player II is the successor to the Skull MP3 Player, which featured a more futuristic look with its light-up eyes and everything. The Skull MP3 Player II however looks more retro/vintage, and should look pretty good amongst the rest of your Halloween decorations. It features a USB port and an SD card slot, and will be able to read both MP3 and WMA audio files directly off your USB devices or SD(HC)/MMC memory card. For...

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Siri hacked to work on iPhone 4 and iPod touch 4G

When Apple unveiled the iPhone 4S on October 4, Siri was seen as the new iDevice's biggest selling point and a major carrot to encourage iPhone 4 owners to upgrade. Although Siri originally appeared in the App Store in early 2010 before being acquired by Apple, the assumption was that the new version integrated into iOS 5 relied on the faster processor found in the iPhone 4S for Siri to work her voice recognition magic. Developer Steven Troughton-Smith and Grant Paul have proven that is not the case by not only getting Siri working on an iPhone 4, but also an iPod touch 4G. Having previously succeeded in porting the...

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Sony and Ericsson get a divorce

It lasted ten years but now it's over: Sony and Ericsson are breaking up their Sony will keep the mobile operations, paying Ericsson $1.5 billion in cash for its share. The move means Sony will get some of Ericsson's handset patents, which could result in some interesting new products and online content, according to ZDnet. Sony will now have the means to merge smartphone technology into some of its wider range products, including computers and TVs. Once the deal closes in January 2012, Ericsson will focus on selling wireless equipment for businesses, taking a step back from consumer goods. Sony Ericsson initially joined forces to take...

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Apple’s secret Kinect plans revealed

Apple pioneered touchscreen gesture control on a mobile with the iPhone, but according to a newly discovered patent application, it’s looking to take that screen out of the equation, letting you issue orders to your iOS devices with a wave of your hand. Sounds more than a bit like Kinect to us. Video editors were up in arms at Final Cut Pro X’s drastic UI revamp, so they’re definitely not going to like the plans outlined in “Real Time Video Process Control Using Gestures”, unearthed by AppleInsider this week. The patent application is primarily about using one touchscreen device to film, while applying processing, editing commands and...

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus coming 17 November, for £550

Android fans have only three weeks to wait until the first phone running Ice Cream Sandwich touches down. Amazon is listing the Samsung Galaxy Nexus as due to be released on 17 November, Engadget reports, and it'll cost £550 SIM-free. That's the same day initially announced for the Samsung Galaxy Note, though since then an online retailer popped up to say it'll actually be shipping as early as Tuesday next week. So many new phones, so little time. Previously all we knew was the Galaxy Nexus would be coming to O2 "in November," but this date, confirmed by Samsung, means we can put the day in the diary. You can pre-order it now from the Amazon...

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Samsung tops Apple in global smartphone sales

Samsung has overtaken Apple in worldwide smartphone sales in Q3 2011. According to researchers Strategy Analytics, the South Korean company sold more than 10 million more devices than its nearest rival in the period from July to September. With no new handset on sale, and customers tired of waiting for the iPhone 4S, Apple shifted 17.1 million devices globally in that quarter, giving it a 14.6 per cent market share, while Samsung sold 27.8 million smartphones, commanding a massive 23.8 per cent market. Surprisingly, perhaps, Nokia was the third biggest smartphone supplier...

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Nokia Lumia 710

Nokia Lumia 710 Windows Phone : Nokia has introduced Nokia Lumia Smartphones and new accessories at the Nokia World Event in London. The affordable Nokia Lumia 710 Windows Phone is a no-nonsense smartphone that brings the Nokia Lumia experience to more people around the world. The purposely built, no-nonsense Nokia Lumia 710 Windows Phone can be personalized with exchangeable back covers and useful apps to bring the Nokia Lumia experience to more people around the world. The Nokia Lumia Smartphone is designed for instant social media and image sharing, and the best mobile browsing experience with Internet Explorer 9. The Nokia Lumia...

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Samsung's SCH-i929 and SCH-W999 dual-screen clamshell get certified in China

Ready for a heavy dose of Android this morning? Then enjoy this Samsung double whammy freshly delivered from China. On the left we have the China Telecom-branded SCH-i929, a 9.7mm-thick handset featuring a Snapdragon MSM8660 chip (likely clocked at 1.5GHz), 4.5-inch 480 x 800 AMOLED display, eight-megapixel camera and GSM plus CDMA2000 connectivity. All of this makes the i929 a near-identical cousin of the Galaxy S II LTE -- same processor, same chassis, but obviously with different network compatibility. Of course, the real star of the show is the SCH-W999, a follow-up to the SCH-W899 of the same dual-screen clamshell form factor. As...

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Canon confirms cameras hit by Thailand floods (update)

Canon has confirmed that its digital camera production will be hit by the Thailand floods because factories supplying key parts have been damaged in the disaster. The news comes as two Canon inkjet printer factories in central Thailand remain closed, halting production of the company's flagship Pixma Pro-1 printer that was announced on Monday. Though Canon has not divulged which cameras will be affected, a spokesperson told Amateur Photographer this afternoon: 'While Canon does not have camera manufacturing facilities in Thailand, our parts suppliers have also sustained damage due to the floods which will affect Canon camera production.'...

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How to Buy an MP3 Player

Even though many of us have ditched our MP3 players in favor of cell phones or tablets that can play our digital music, the dedicated portable media player (PMP) market does still exist. It might not feel like it, though, since Apple's iPod line has evolved dramatically in the ten years since its inception, and enjoys the lion's share of that ever-shrinking market. If you're dead-set on an Apple player, this iPod comparison can help you pick the right one. But an iPod isn't an automatic choice for everyone, and there are still some worthy competitors to consider. Whether you live in the iTunes ecosystem or not, this article...

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Sony: We're phasing out feature phones

Sony has revealed that it is to phase out feature phones and concentrate on smartphones in the future. The Japanese giant has very recently announced its acquisition of the Ericsson part of Sony Ericsson, and with the buy out, effect more change than a simple rebranding exercise. One revelation is that the company will ditch production of feature phones, such as the W995 and, nigh-on, the entire Walkman range of handsets. Speaking at the company's press conference called to announced the merger, Sony's president and CEO, Sir Howard Stringer, revealed all: "We're phasing out feature phones," he said. Ericsson’s president and CEO, Hans Vestberg, confirmed: "First of all, Sony Ericsson has gone through a big transformation....

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Which iPod is Right for You?

It's been ten years since the first iPod hit the scene, with its 5GB hard drive, monochrome display, mechanical scroll wheel, and Mac-only software. Compare that with the current line of players, and it's clear: The iPod has come a long way, baby. Especially when you consider how much the MP3 player market has shrunk in that decade. Apple clearly dominates, and each year, the pool of contenders gets smaller and smaller. The latest casualty: The excellent Zune HD, which Microsoft discontinued earlier this month. Microsoft is instead concentrating its efforts on its mobile phone business. Its Windows Phone 7 handsets integrate Zune features. Even Apple is of the same mind. Every iPhone and iPad comes with a built-in iPod, and it seems that the company is focusing on those...

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Samsung ST96 Digital Camera Review

The Samsung ST96 was announced in September 2006 along with the WB750. It is available in black with an RRP of £179.99. Samsung ST96 FeaturesThe ST96 has a 14.5 megapixel BSI CMOS sensor, which Samsung claim will work perfectly in low-light situations as BSI sensors are twice as sensitive as conventional CMOS sensors. There is also a 5x optical zoom lens, which is a 35mm equivalent of 26 - 130mm. Dual Image Stabilization helps prevent shake from ruining your shots with a combination of Optical and Digital Image Stabilization. Smart Auto 2.0 with Smart Flash automatically adjusts the camera settings from 16 photo modes and...

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