Microsoft to share some more of Windows 8

Microsoft’s popular software, Windows is undergoing a change, and they let out some more glimpses of the latest one, Windows 8. In a blog post, authored by Alex Simons, a part of the project management team, several additions are being made on the platform before it is introduced to its lot of anxious users. Among those changes are ones being made to a Windows Explorer, thereby helping it improve the way it interacts with the yet-to-be-released Windows 8 OS. Users could expect to view a tab on their Windows Explorer, nicknamed the ‘ribbon’, which would be found useful by those who essentially weren't 'power users'. The ribbon would add a new face to the layout, with more 'streamlined' placement of icons on the browser. 

A new window opened?

Among other additions that users can expect Windows 8 to pack, include support for ISO and VHD files. Microsoft believes that by providing access to these file formats in the upcoming Windows 8 would make the process of accessing huge amounts of stored data in ISO and VHD formats with ease. When first mentioned in June, Microsoft had added that Windows 8 was built such that it could be used across platforms with varied operations, which included devices from the humble desktop, to a new-age tablet. At the D9 conference, attendees caught some more glimpses of the features of the Windows 8, including better interface of Windows' mobile platform, Windows Phone 7. In the post, Simons underlined Microsoft's three main goals in mind, while taking Windows 8 into perspective. He added that the 'most used' commands on Windows would be placed in the most prominent positions of the UI, thereby reducing, if not eliminating the search period. They would also look at bringing back some of MS's hits in the times to come. 

More glimpses are being promised at Microsoft's Developer's Conference in Anaheim, California, beginning from September 13. Alternatively, the video below should quench some anxiousness. 

LG to Launch Its 3D Smartphone in India

It has been reported that by next month, LG Optimus 3D would be making its entry to India. The Optimus 3D is a unique gadget which enables the users to record and view 3D content via its camera. Basically, the smartphone is run over Android but it can be upgraded to Gingerbread.

The concept of 3D is although quite new for Indians, they are enthusiastically waiting to experience it. It has been unveiled that the gadget would be sold in the Indian market for a price of 37,000 INR. Just like any other smartphones, the memory of LG Optimus 3D can be expanded. However, it has an internal memory of 8GB but can be expanded to 32 GB.

Its glassless 3D screen makes it stand out among other 3D gadgets present in the world. The images on the gadget can be captured by using its 5 MP cameras along with 2D 720p HD video recording, which can be viewed immediately on its 3D screen.

Before LG, Spice had launched M-67 3D in India, which was sold for just 4,299 INR. However, as compared to LG’s 3D gadget, the Spice version didn’t provide its users with the facility of capturing and recording 3D images. Meanwhile, it has also come to light that HTC EVO will soon be launching its 3D phones in India.

Facebook aims to replace texting

Facebook has launched an instant messaging service for mobile phones, similar to BlackBerry Messenger.

The dedicated app, for iPhones and Android devices, allows users to contact individual friends or groups of people.

Its release comes a month before Apple is due to unveil a similar product.

Attention has been focused on mobile messaging recently because some of the London rioters were known to have used it to co-ordinate their movements.

So far Facebook's mobile messenger is only available in the United States, but it is expected to eventually roll out in other countries.

The social network's 750 million users already have the ability to send messages through the website, and on Facebook's original smartphone app.

Its new application adds the option to send directly to a mobile phone via SMS, and also to include location information.