Personal Tech

O2 announces data plans for iPad Wi-Fi + 3G in UK

O2 has announced further details of its dedicated data tariffs for iPad with Wi-Fi + 3G. All iPad data tariffs will be available without a long contract and include unlimited access to BT Openzone and The Cloud Wi-Fi hotspots at no additional cost.

Google Goggles app translates text using phone’s camera

The newest version of mobile application Google Goggles (image recognition technology) enables automatic text translation using the phone’s camera.

Betfair iPhone betting app

Betfair, home to the world’s largest betting community, today announces the availability of its betting exchange iPhone App within the App Store. This makes Betfair the first established betting company to release a sports betting App on the platform.

Rolls-Royce Ghost Design App now available on App Store

Rolls-Royce Motor Cars have announced that its first app for iPhone and iPod touch is now available on the App Store. The app allows potential customers and enthusiasts to configure their own Ghost, the new model from Rolls-Royce.

The future of music festival apps

Orange has announced the results of a twitter poll which canvassed their followers’ fantasy festival apps of the future.

ViewRanger GPS now live on iPhone

Award winning ViewRanger GPS from Augmentra is now available on the iTunes app store with premium map data from 13 countries including the USA, UK and Germany, so iPhone owners can now enjoy the benefits of this high quality, tried and trusted “off-road sat nav”.

Trendy Panasonic headphones

Noise Awareness Week takes place annually from 26th-30th April; it is specifically designed to raise awareness about the impact of excessive noise on communities and individuals. Thankfully Panasonic have launched a pair of headphones that will please your ears and everyone around.

Direct Line motoring app for iPhone

Direct Line has announced its free "On the Road" App for iPhone is now available on the App Store. The app includes a route planner and live traffic updates to help plan journeys around traffic. It also features an easy to use ‘help for accidents and claims’ tool, should the worst happen.

Car parts dealers can now e-tail on the move with new iPhone app

Running a 24/7 online vehicle parts retail operation has become much easier, thanks to the arrival of a new, free-of-charge iPhone application for Tiger Commerce, the simple-to-use ecommerce website software.

Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm F/4G ED VR II

Nikon has announced a new super telephoto zoom lens – the AF-S NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G ED VR II. This lens replaces the highly acclaimed AF-S Zoom NIKKOR 200-400mm f/4G IF-ED VR and features the new generation of Vibration Reduction technology (VR II), Nano Crystal Coat and a new A/M mode, making it an ideal, versatile choice for sports and wildlife photographers.

Canon scoops five TIPA awards

Canon has won five awards from the Technical Image Press Association (TIPA) – Europe’s leading photo and imaging press association, for the second year in a row. The awards acknowledge the market-leading quality of Canon’s photo and printing products.

Audi puts the DTM on the iPhone

Right in time for the start of the new season Audi puts the DTM and all other racing series in which the brand with the four rings is active on the iPhone, the iPod Touch and the new iPad: the "Audi Sport” App is now available for downloading from the App Store – free of charge of course.