Google's Android 3.0 Honeycomb for tablets revealed in new video

Major news from Google just hit at CES: Android 3.0, dubbed Honeycomb, has been revealed. It might be a leak, but the video is very well made and looks quite solid. While a new Android version is always a big deal, this leak is made all the more significant by the platform's apparent shift in focus. It's all about the tablets now.

While Android for phones is certainly not going away, the Honeycomb video features a bold statement, "Built Entirely for Tablet." And the UI really shows it, as you can see in the screencap above. Gmail looks different, but that's just one change. The whole interface underwent a radical change, to work with the tablet form factor. Other highlights from the video:

• A 3D-looking task switcher
• A massive software keyboard, quite reminiscent of a certain tablet that shall remain nameless (ahem)
• Rich widgets on a roomy homescreen -- the Gmail widget looks basically like the current Gmail app
• A strong emphasis on Google Books, including "live" widgets (scroll through books on the widget)
• A tabbed browser, looking vaguely Chrome-like
• A panorama-like view of YouTube with a 3D "wall" of thumbnails
• Video-enabled Gtalk
• Solid zoom-and-pan action with the new Maps app, including 3D buildings. This seems similar to Maps v5, but it looks so much better on a tablet.
• Lots of futuristic-looking neon text

Exciting times indeed! Now let's see a review unit.

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No, Seriously, the MacBook Air Is This Light [Video]

Sure, I could tell you how light the new MacBook Air is. But there are some things you really do have to see to believe. And a MacBook Air suspended from nothing but a balloon is one of them. More »

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Google censors torrent, download terms from suggestions and Instant

Google censors torrent, download terms from suggestions and Instant

It's pretty common for Google to revise its suggestion blacklist, adding in new terms that the company feels shouldn't appear. With the most recent update, you'll no longer see terms related to downloading -- terms such as torrent, RapidShare, and Megaupload. Why?

Google, indexing torrent sites and facilitating piracy, has been given plenty of flack from just about anyone with a copyright. It makes Google complicit, copyright holders argue. Fine, Google says, we won't suggest them any more when a users enters something like "Ubuntu tor."

Don't fret, searchers, you can still get your results. It just means you have to type "Futurama torrent" and hit enter instead of "Futurama to" and then pausing while Instant loads up what is probably the most commonly used pairing on Google anyway.

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AirView: Stream Video from Computer to iPhone and iPad

AirView: Stream Video from Computer to iPhone and iPad
Rather than using computer, I love to watch video on my iPad (or iPhone) when I am at home. The iOS device is more portable and I can watch video anywhere (in bed, sofa or even in washroom!). Odd is before watching the video on the device, you normally need to transfer the video from [...]

Rather than using computer, I love to watch video on my iPad (or iPhone) when I am at home. The iOS device is more portable and I can watch video anywhere (in bed, sofa or even in washroom!). Odd is before watching the video on the device, you normally need to transfer the video from computer to iPad/iPhone via iTunes. This is quite troublesome.

If you face a similar situation, you must try AirView. AirView is an app that turns any iOS devices (including iPhone, iPad and iPod touch) into an AirPlay receiver, such that you can simply stream any videos from iTunes to the device by clicking a single button.

Stream Video from iTunes to iPhone/iPad

It’s very straightforward to stream video from iTunes to your iPhone wirelessly with AirView. Simply launch AirView on iPhone. Play the video on iTunes, click the “Airplay” button and select your device (e.g. Simon’s iPhone). iTunes will automatically stream video to your device.

Stream Video between Two iPhones

Not only you can stream video from iTunes to your iPhone, you can also stream video between two iPhones (or other iOS devices). Just make sure both devices are on the same WiFi network. While you’re playing a video in iPod app (or in YouTube), tap the “AirPlay” button and select the other iPhone with AirView running. The video will be streamed and played on the other iPhone. It’s really amazing.

AirPlay, the audio and video streaming capability, is a new feature on iOS 4.2. So to use AirView your device should be running iOS 4.2 or up. A final caveat for AirView is that it only supports video streaming. You can’t stream photos or audio. Anyhow, the app works really great for video streaming and is worth grabbing.

AirView is now available on App Store for free. You can download it via this direct iTunes link.

CrunchGear Week In Review: Go With The Floe Edition

Here’s a selection of stories from the past week on CrunchGear: Cloud-Based Storage Coming To PS3 (But For A Premium)? Audi-Designed Carbon Skis: Want So Bad Just In Time For Trenta: Send Your Facebook Friends Starbucks Card eGifts So Why Should You Care About NFC? How The Glif Got Made: From Design To Sales In [...]

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Dell Streak 7 review

Let's be honest, the original Dell Streak had a bit of an identity crisis. The 5-inch device wasn't sure if it belonged in the tablet or smartphone world, and ultimately it was targeted at a pretty niche user. But its larger brother, the Streak 7, is more self-aware. It's a honest-to-goodness tablet meant for doing all those tablet-y things -- surfing the web, reading e-books, watching video and more. Sure, the Streak 7 may just look like an enlarged version of the 5-inch version, but they differ in more than just screen size: the 7 packs a powerful 1GHz dual-core Tegra T20 processor, 1.3 megapixel front facing camera, 5 megapixel lens on the rear, T-Mobile "4G" HSPA+ connectivity, and 16GB of internal memory. The tablet runs Android 2.2 with Dell's Stage UI for now, but Dell promises an upgrade to Honeycomb once it's ready. It sounds like one of the more well-rounded 7-inch tablets on the market right now and at just $200 on contract at T-Mobile (it's $450 without), it's actually quite well priced. However, there are quite a few things that are going to keep 7-inch tablet seekers from forking over the cash. What are those? We'll tell all in our full review -- read on for more!

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HTC Inspire 4G interactive demo found online

If you're in the mood to mess around with an online demo of a device you just simply cannot, as of yet have then you're in luck. The HTC Inspire 4G is coming to AT&T at some point in time but Radio Shack has been busy getting its affairs in order readying for the launch. The interactive demo is now online for folks to mess play around with and learn more about the device. Although I'm sure Radio Shack would have preferred to keep it under wraps a little longer. But hey they're not exactly known for keeping secrets very well as history dictates.

Go ahead play around with the demo. Just remember, drool is bad for your keyboard. If online demos are not your thing, have a look at our very own hands on with the HTC Inspire 4G. [PocketNow via Phandroid]

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Watch an RC Tricopter Blow Up Hydrogen-Filled Balloons with Fireworks [Video]

Yeah, that pretty much sounds like crazy geek YouTube video MadLibs, but in this case it's actually what you get. Fireworks might not be the most accurate missiles, but they're definitely the most fun ones. Especially with helium-filled targets involved. More »

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iPhone Tip: How To Block Your Caller ID From Appearing on Other’s Phone

iPhone Tip: How To Block Your Caller ID From Appearing on Other’s Phone
Caller ID is a common telephone service that allows you to see the caller’s phone number before answering the call. Conversely, when you make a call to someone, your caller ID will also appear on other’s phone. For whatever reason you want to hide your caller ID from appearing on the callee’s phone, you can [...]

Caller ID is a common telephone service that allows you to see the caller’s phone number before answering the call. Conversely, when you make a call to someone, your caller ID will also appear on other’s phone.

For whatever reason you want to hide your caller ID from appearing on the callee’s phone, you can use one of the following methods to disable the caller ID feature.

Temporarily Block Caller ID

Generally, mobile operators offer special code for you to block your call ID on call-by-call basis. In case you just want to hide your caller ID for an individual outbound call, you can dial the special code prior to the number you’re calling to enable the blocking. Say, you’re in U.S. and want to dial 212-323-3322. In North America, you can use the special code *67 to disable caller ID. So instead dialing the number directly, dial *67-212-323-3322. This will prevent your caller ID from appearing and your callee will just see a “Blocked” call.

However, the special code varies by countries. According to Wikipedia, you can use the following special code to disable caller ID:

• Argentina: *31*
• Australia: 1831
• Denmark and Switzerland: *31*
• Germany: *31# (for some mobile providers may use #31#)
• Hong Kong: 133
• Israel: *43
• Italy: #31# (most cell phone companies)
• New Zealand: 0197 (Telecom) and *67 (Vodafone)
• North America: *67
• United Kingdom and Ireland: 141
• Sweden #31#

Permanently Block Caller ID on iPhone

If you plan to block your caller ID for all calls, you can to go to “Settings” -> “Phone” -> “Show My Caller ID”. Simply disable the caller ID feature by turning the switch to OFF.

For now, when you make any call, your callee cannot view your caller ID and usually the number will be appeared as “Blocked” in other’s phone.

As always, if you find any problem with the iPhone tip, feel free to contact us by leaving comment below.