Fujitsu unveiled the Lifebook T580 and TH550

T580 / TH550

Fujitsu unveiled the Lifebook T580 and TH550, the company's first Tablet computers to feature a three-way input method.

Users can write with a stylus, type on the spill-resistant keyboard or just use the touchscreen. Fujitsu said the Tablet computers use a dual digitiser technology that optimises the display for both stylus use and finger gestures.

The devices also feature a four-point multitouch technology that allows users to maximise or minimise windows by sweeping three fingers on the screen upwards or downwards.

By using four fingers, users can highlight pictures and have it uploaded to Facebook or Twitter.

Each of the device weigh 1.4kg and have a 10.1in HD touchscreen that is designed to enrich the user's multimedia, visual and mobile experience, the company said.

The T580 and TH550, which run on Windows 7 Professional/Home Premium, use an Intel HD Graphics chip and also have HDMI and VGA outputs, so users can easily hook it up to a HDTV.

Despite the small size, the T580 can be configured to include an Intel Core i3-380UM or Core i5-560UM processor. The TH550 can be configured with a Core i3-380UM or Pentium U5400 processor.

The low-voltage processors allow the devices to run up to 7.2 hours on a single battery charge, the company said.

Fujitsu unveiled the Lifebook T580 and TH550

T580 / TH550

Fujitsu unveiled the Lifebook T580 and TH550, the company's first Tablet computers to feature a three-way input method.

Users can write with a stylus, type on the spill-resistant keyboard or just use the touchscreen. Fujitsu said the Tablet computers use a dual digitiser technology that optimises the display for both stylus use and finger gestures.

The devices also feature a four-point multitouch technology that allows users to maximise or minimise windows by sweeping three fingers on the screen upwards or downwards.

By using four fingers, users can highlight pictures and have it uploaded to Facebook or Twitter.

Each of the device weigh 1.4kg and have a 10.1in HD touchscreen that is designed to enrich the user's multimedia, visual and mobile experience, the company said.

The T580 and TH550, which run on Windows 7 Professional/Home Premium, use an Intel HD Graphics chip and also have HDMI and VGA outputs, so users can easily hook it up to a HDTV.

Despite the small size, the T580 can be configured to include an Intel Core i3-380UM or Core i5-560UM processor. The TH550 can be configured with a Core i3-380UM or Pentium U5400 processor.

The low-voltage processors allow the devices to run up to 7.2 hours on a single battery charge, the company said.

Fujitsu unveiled the Lifebook T580 and TH550

T580 / TH550

Fujitsu unveiled the Lifebook T580 and TH550, the company's first Tablet computers to feature a three-way input method.

Users can write with a stylus, type on the spill-resistant keyboard or just use the touchscreen. Fujitsu said the Tablet computers use a dual digitiser technology that optimises the display for both stylus use and finger gestures.

The devices also feature a four-point multitouch technology that allows users to maximise or minimise windows by sweeping three fingers on the screen upwards or downwards.

By using four fingers, users can highlight pictures and have it uploaded to Facebook or Twitter.

Each of the device weigh 1.4kg and have a 10.1in HD touchscreen that is designed to enrich the user's multimedia, visual and mobile experience, the company said.

The T580 and TH550, which run on Windows 7 Professional/Home Premium, use an Intel HD Graphics chip and also have HDMI and VGA outputs, so users can easily hook it up to a HDTV.

Despite the small size, the T580 can be configured to include an Intel Core i3-380UM or Core i5-560UM processor. The TH550 can be configured with a Core i3-380UM or Pentium U5400 processor.

The low-voltage processors allow the devices to run up to 7.2 hours on a single battery charge, the company said.

Skype adding WiFi, 3G video-calling to iPhone app

SAN FRANCISCO: A new version of the free iPhone app for Skype SA will let users make and receive video calls. Users of the Internet calling and messaging service will be able to use both WiFi and 3G cellular networks. FaceTime software, which comes with iPhones, works only with WiFi.

The app, which is being released through Apple Inc's App Store, will let iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS users make free video calls to other Skype users who are using the app or have access to the feature using Skype on their computer or other videophone.


Those with the latest iPod touch will be able to make video calls over WiFi. The app allows the iPad and previous-generation iPod touch to receive video calls, too, Skype said.

Skype's software offers free services such as voice or video calls to other Skype users. Users pay to do things such as make calls from a PC to a landline or cellphone.

This is not the first third-party app for the iPhone to allow free video calling over a cellular network. Apps such as Fring and Tango offer the capability as well, although neither has as many users as Skype. - AP

Skype adding WiFi, 3G video-calling to iPhone app

SAN FRANCISCO: A new version of the free iPhone app for Skype SA will let users make and receive video calls. Users of the Internet calling and messaging service will be able to use both WiFi and 3G cellular networks. FaceTime software, which comes with iPhones, works only with WiFi.

The app, which is being released through Apple Inc's App Store, will let iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS users make free video calls to other Skype users who are using the app or have access to the feature using Skype on their computer or other videophone.


Those with the latest iPod touch will be able to make video calls over WiFi. The app allows the iPad and previous-generation iPod touch to receive video calls, too, Skype said.

Skype's software offers free services such as voice or video calls to other Skype users. Users pay to do things such as make calls from a PC to a landline or cellphone.

This is not the first third-party app for the iPhone to allow free video calling over a cellular network. Apps such as Fring and Tango offer the capability as well, although neither has as many users as Skype. - AP

Skype adding WiFi, 3G video-calling to iPhone app

SAN FRANCISCO: A new version of the free iPhone app for Skype SA will let users make and receive video calls. Users of the Internet calling and messaging service will be able to use both WiFi and 3G cellular networks. FaceTime software, which comes with iPhones, works only with WiFi.

The app, which is being released through Apple Inc's App Store, will let iPhone 4 and iPhone 3GS users make free video calls to other Skype users who are using the app or have access to the feature using Skype on their computer or other videophone.


Those with the latest iPod touch will be able to make video calls over WiFi. The app allows the iPad and previous-generation iPod touch to receive video calls, too, Skype said.

Skype's software offers free services such as voice or video calls to other Skype users. Users pay to do things such as make calls from a PC to a landline or cellphone.

This is not the first third-party app for the iPhone to allow free video calling over a cellular network. Apps such as Fring and Tango offer the capability as well, although neither has as many users as Skype. - AP

2011 expected in increased of security threats on mobile devices

Security firm McAfee believes that Apple products, mobile devices and social media services will be at the top of the list of targets for cybercriminals in 2011.

"We've seen significant advancements in device and social network adoption, placing a bulls-eye on the platforms and services users are embracing the most," said Vincent Weafer, senior vice-president of McAfee Labs in a statement to the press.

Platforms and services that rose to popularity in 2010 will be at the forefront of the attacks, says McAfee.
Google's Android OS, Apple's iPhone, Foursquare, Google TV and the Mac OS X platform are on cybercriminals' radars says McAfee.


"These platforms and services have become very popular in a short amount of time, and we're already seeing a significant increase in vulnerabilities, attacks and data loss," said Weafer.

URL-shortening services are at the top of the security company's threat predictions for 2011 thanks to their use on social media sites like Twitter and Facebook.

"The use of abbreviated URLs on sites like Twitter makes it easy for cybercriminals to mask and direct users to malicious websites," explains McAfee.

"With more than 3,000 shortened URLs per minute being generated, McAfee Labs expects to see a growing number used for spam, scamming and other malicious purposes." Geolocation services are an easy target too.

The services make it easy for strangers to search for lucrative (for cybercriminals) information such as users' location, interests, and operating systems.

McAfee believes that rise in popularity of both sophisticated mobile OS's and the Mac OS means these platforms will no longer fly under the radar.

"The popularity of iPads and iPhones in business environments, combined with the lack of user understanding of proper security for these devices, will increase the risk for data and identity exposure, and will make Apple botnets and Trojans a common occurrence."