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JooJoo, the tablet formerly known as CrunchPad, is set to land at the end of this month with several new features that weren’t seen in the early prototype.

Most noticeably, the drab, solid-colored home screen seen in the JooJoo prototype (below) has been replaced with an elegantly polished icon grid laid on top of a customizable wallpaper (above). Engadget, who first reported the story, has some exclusive screenshots posted, in addition to the one above.

Also interesting is the addition of a new text-entry option allowing you to display a smaller keyboard designed for one-handed operation, which can be dragged around to avoid interfering with content. There’s an option for a larger virtual keyboard for two-hand typing as well. The one-handed typing solution is intriguing to me, and it makes me wonder whether Apple will do something similar with its iPad. From my hands-on time with the iPad, I found the larger virtual keyboard to be unpleasant to type with compared to entering text on the iPhone.

Some more factors competing with the iPad: Flash is now fully working on the JooJoo. Videos can also be played from a thumb drive plugged into the JooJoo’s USB port.

Oddly, the hardware has changed color as well. Rather than black, it sports a champagne exterior, JooJoo maker Fusion Garage told Engadget.

The JooJoo looks sweet, and that home screen is quite attractive. But as I’ve said before, I have doubts that a vertically integrated product from this small company will succeed. The JooJoo runs its own custom operating system, and it’ll be difficult for Fusion Garage to persuade developers to code apps for a device with a relatively small user base. We’ll just have to see what happens when the JooJoo goes on sale March 25.

See Also:

• Hands On With the JooJoo, Formerly Known as CrunchPad
• JooJoo Tablet Faces Uphill Battle Against iPad
• JooJoo Tablet Set to Ship Around Same Time as iPad
• Startup Disses Arrington, Relaunches CrunchPad Tablet as JooJoo …

Photo: Jim Merithew/Wired.com

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JooJoo Tablet Gets a Makeover Before Launch

JooJoo, the tablet formerly known as CrunchPad, is set to land at the end of this month with several new features that weren’t seen in the early prototype.

Most noticeably, the drab, solid-colored home screen seen in the JooJoo prototype (below) has been replaced with an elegantly polished icon grid laid on top of a customizable wallpaper (above). Engadget, who first reported the story, has some exclusive screenshots posted, in addition to the one above.

Also interesting is the addition of a new text-entry option allowing you to display a smaller keyboard designed for one-handed operation, which can be dragged around to avoid interfering with content. There’s an option for a larger virtual keyboard for two-hand typing as well. The one-handed typing solution is intriguing to me, and it makes me wonder whether Apple will do something similar with its iPad. From my hands-on time with the iPad, I found the larger virtual keyboard to be unpleasant to type with compared to entering text on the iPhone.

Some more factors competing with the iPad: Flash is now fully working on the JooJoo. Videos can also be played from a thumb drive plugged into the JooJoo’s USB port.

Oddly, the hardware has changed color as well. Rather than black, it sports a champagne exterior, JooJoo maker Fusion Garage told Engadget.

The JooJoo looks sweet, and that home screen is quite attractive. But as I’ve said before, I have doubts that a vertically integrated product from this small company will succeed. The JooJoo runs its own custom operating system, and it’ll be difficult for Fusion Garage to persuade developers to code apps for a device with a relatively small user base. We’ll just have to see what happens when the JooJoo goes on sale March 25.

See Also:

• Hands On With the JooJoo, Formerly Known as CrunchPad
• JooJoo Tablet Faces Uphill Battle Against iPad
• JooJoo Tablet Set to Ship Around Same Time as iPad
• Startup Disses Arrington, Relaunches CrunchPad Tablet as JooJoo …

Photo: Jim Merithew/Wired.com

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JooJoo Tablet Gets a Makeover Before Launch

Whitney Port got away from “The City” for a little relaxation in Miami. The former “Hills” hottie was snapped lounging by the pool in a blue bikini. Lookin’ good!

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Whitney Catches Rays In Miami

Whitney Port got away from “The City” for a little relaxation in Miami. The former “Hills” hottie was snapped lounging by the pool in a blue bikini. Lookin’ good!

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Whitney Catches Rays In Miami

Whitney Port got away from “The City” for a little relaxation in Miami. The former “Hills” hottie was snapped lounging by the pool in a blue bikini. Lookin’ good!

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Whitney Catches Rays In Miami

Apple has set the standard that once every year they will release a new version of the iPhone. It stands to reason that this year will be no different, with a new model likely coming sometime this summer. But arguably just as important as Apple’s hardware refresh is the accompanying software refresh that comes with it as well. And that’s why it shouldn’t be surprising at all that whispers of iPhone OS 4.0 are starting to grow. But this year, the timeline appears a bit off.

As AppleInsider reported today, iPhone OS 4.0 is likely to deliver multitasking support. If true, that will make it perhaps the most important OS upgrade for the platform yet. However, in reporting the news, AppleInsider also notes that the software, “remains under development and reportedly has a quite ‘way to go’ before it’s ready for prime time.” Looking back at the iPhone OS SDK history you’ll notice a constant: Apple has released the beta builds in March the past two years. We’re already well into March this year, and so far, no word about Apple being close to doing the same.

Read the rest at TechCrunch >>

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iPhone OS 4.0 Looms, But When Will We See It?

Apple has set the standard that once every year they will release a new version of the iPhone. It stands to reason that this year will be no different, with a new model likely coming sometime this summer. But arguably just as important as Apple’s hardware refresh is the accompanying software refresh that comes with it as well. And that’s why it shouldn’t be surprising at all that whispers of iPhone OS 4.0 are starting to grow. But this year, the timeline appears a bit off.

As AppleInsider reported today, iPhone OS 4.0 is likely to deliver multitasking support. If true, that will make it perhaps the most important OS upgrade for the platform yet. However, in reporting the news, AppleInsider also notes that the software, “remains under development and reportedly has a quite ‘way to go’ before it’s ready for prime time.” Looking back at the iPhone OS SDK history you’ll notice a constant: Apple has released the beta builds in March the past two years. We’re already well into March this year, and so far, no word about Apple being close to doing the same.

Read the rest at TechCrunch >>

Read more here:
iPhone OS 4.0 Looms, But When Will We See It?

Apple has set the standard that once every year they will release a new version of the iPhone. It stands to reason that this year will be no different, with a new model likely coming sometime this summer. But arguably just as important as Apple’s hardware refresh is the accompanying software refresh that comes with it as well. And that’s why it shouldn’t be surprising at all that whispers of iPhone OS 4.0 are starting to grow. But this year, the timeline appears a bit off.

As AppleInsider reported today, iPhone OS 4.0 is likely to deliver multitasking support. If true, that will make it perhaps the most important OS upgrade for the platform yet. However, in reporting the news, AppleInsider also notes that the software, “remains under development and reportedly has a quite ‘way to go’ before it’s ready for prime time.” Looking back at the iPhone OS SDK history you’ll notice a constant: Apple has released the beta builds in March the past two years. We’re already well into March this year, and so far, no word about Apple being close to doing the same.

Read the rest at TechCrunch >>

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iPhone OS 4.0 Looms, But When Will We See It?

Complaints about surveillance trended in today’s Twitter-Wood feed. “Eclipse” actor Alex Meraz credited photo-enabled radar detection for a speeding ticket he received, while Ken Jeong harped on Twitter’s new location identification system and asked whether or not his fans would want him to use it.

In a rare Twitter appearance, Elizabeth Taylor unleashed some pointed complaints over post-Oscars stories written about Kathy Irelend. I’ve retweeted one of those, but you can click on over to her account to read the rest. Meanwhile, check out some photos from Tom Hanks in Washington, D.C., Christian Serratos with a hot dog and a posting from the “Office” writers room. It’s all in Twitter-Wood for March 11th, 2010.

Twitter Pic of the Day:
@TheAlexMeraz Got a photo radar ticket for speeding earlier today! I probably shouldn’t drive like this anymore huh? http://www.twitpic.com/17ybrb
-Alex Meraz, Actor (“Eclipse,” “New Moon”)

@tomhanks Veterans. Heroes. Boys in Old Men clothes. Honored on the Mall in DC. http://twitpic.com/17y5s6
-Tom Hanks, Actor (“Saving Private Ryan,” “Big”)

@kenjeong Why is twitter nagging me to disclose my location? Does the public really need to know that I’m @ an all-u-can-eat-buffet @ Strippy McNudes?
-Ken Jeong, Actor (“The Hangover,” “Community”)

@DameElizabeth I heard that some scum magazines, print and internet trashed Kathy Ireland on Oscar Red Carpet night.
-Elizabeth Taylor, Actress (“National Velvet,” “Cleopatra”)

@MirandaBuzz Caught up with @justinbieber for a second today at the nickelodeon upfronts. He’s so sweet.
-Miranda Cosgrove, Actress (“The School of Rock,” “iCarly”)

@rainnwilson this was on the wall of the writers’ room http://post.ly/S9QW
-Rainn Wilson, Actor (“The Rocker,” “The Office”)

@AnnaKendrick47 Ah… home sweet second-home. Nothing like being back at work, especially back in Canada. *rock-star-voice* GOODNIGHT!
-Anna Kendrick, Actress (“Up in the Air,” “Twilight”)

@cserratos http://twitpic.com/17sy2u – I have a HOT DOG.
-Christian Serratos, Actress (“Twilight,” “New Moon”)

@lloydkaufman If Toxie dies in Toxie 5 in 911 WTC attack,Is that a stupid idea.Guatemala is affecting me!
-Lloyd Kaufman, Actor/Director/Producer (“The Toxic Avenger,” “Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D.”)

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An ‘Eclipse’ Actor’s Speeding Ticket, Locations On Twitter And Kathy Ireland In Today’s Twitter-Wood

Complaints about surveillance trended in today’s Twitter-Wood feed. “Eclipse” actor Alex Meraz credited photo-enabled radar detection for a speeding ticket he received, while Ken Jeong harped on Twitter’s new location identification system and asked whether or not his fans would want him to use it.

In a rare Twitter appearance, Elizabeth Taylor unleashed some pointed complaints over post-Oscars stories written about Kathy Irelend. I’ve retweeted one of those, but you can click on over to her account to read the rest. Meanwhile, check out some photos from Tom Hanks in Washington, D.C., Christian Serratos with a hot dog and a posting from the “Office” writers room. It’s all in Twitter-Wood for March 11th, 2010.

Twitter Pic of the Day:
@TheAlexMeraz Got a photo radar ticket for speeding earlier today! I probably shouldn’t drive like this anymore huh? http://www.twitpic.com/17ybrb
-Alex Meraz, Actor (“Eclipse,” “New Moon”)

@tomhanks Veterans. Heroes. Boys in Old Men clothes. Honored on the Mall in DC. http://twitpic.com/17y5s6
-Tom Hanks, Actor (“Saving Private Ryan,” “Big”)

@kenjeong Why is twitter nagging me to disclose my location? Does the public really need to know that I’m @ an all-u-can-eat-buffet @ Strippy McNudes?
-Ken Jeong, Actor (“The Hangover,” “Community”)

@DameElizabeth I heard that some scum magazines, print and internet trashed Kathy Ireland on Oscar Red Carpet night.
-Elizabeth Taylor, Actress (“National Velvet,” “Cleopatra”)

@MirandaBuzz Caught up with @justinbieber for a second today at the nickelodeon upfronts. He’s so sweet.
-Miranda Cosgrove, Actress (“The School of Rock,” “iCarly”)

@rainnwilson this was on the wall of the writers’ room http://post.ly/S9QW
-Rainn Wilson, Actor (“The Rocker,” “The Office”)

@AnnaKendrick47 Ah… home sweet second-home. Nothing like being back at work, especially back in Canada. *rock-star-voice* GOODNIGHT!
-Anna Kendrick, Actress (“Up in the Air,” “Twilight”)

@cserratos http://twitpic.com/17sy2u – I have a HOT DOG.
-Christian Serratos, Actress (“Twilight,” “New Moon”)

@lloydkaufman If Toxie dies in Toxie 5 in 911 WTC attack,Is that a stupid idea.Guatemala is affecting me!
-Lloyd Kaufman, Actor/Director/Producer (“The Toxic Avenger,” “Sgt. Kabukiman N.Y.P.D.”)

Don’t forget to follow @MTVMoviesBlog on Twitter for all the latest updates and colorful commentary from the world of movies.

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An ‘Eclipse’ Actor’s Speeding Ticket, Locations On Twitter And Kathy Ireland In Today’s Twitter-Wood