Isaiah's Tech

Google has released an early look for their upcoming "Cupcake" version of Android. The cupcake version will have a couple of changes / upgrades, including the on-screen keyboard. Electronista writes:


Other changes are equally major and add video recording along with playback outside of YouTube, Bluetooth stereo audio and a much faster web browser with support for copying and pasting text. Many user interface elements have also received minor updates, and developers can now readily create their own widgets in addition to those that have already come with Android.


Keep in mind that this early-look SDK is not the final version and "Cupcake" could first be introduced at T-Mobile's special event on April 21, later this month.


Android is shaping up to be a competitor in the Mobile OS world, but I'm waiting for the netbook version because an Android phone has yet to come out here in Canada.


[Electronista]

The Nikon D5000 DSLR looks like it will be the next big thing. Being at a sub-$1000 price point ($850 USD, to be exact), it's sure to pack a punch or two. The D5000 will be a 12.3MP shooter capable of shooting 720p video (24 fps), 4 fps stills, and has a 2.7-inch swivel LCD screen. This is actually a camera I'm interested in, I think it has really good specs for the price. I'm just waiting for DSLRs to be equipped with WiFi although that might add on a couple more dollars and we'll still have to wait a while for that to become a reality. WiFi is slowly creeping to cameras though, so I hope it gets widespread. Anyways, the Nikon D5000 looks to be a good camera for the price point. As of right now, there's no exact availability, so I'll have that information for you when it is available.

[Crunch Gear]