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Saturday, April 30, 2011

The updated news about mobile apps this week


Android app news: Google Docs gets native app
What a lovely addition to the Android Market Google has fashioned here. The native Google Docs app for Android allows you to create and have access to your cloud documents in a beautifully clean interface, but also has a special trick up its sleeve. There's an OCR reader on-board to enable you to take pictures of text and then transform them into editable documents.

iPhone app news: You made a wrong turn, Doh!
TomTom has added Homer Simpson
to its stable of turn-by-turn voice artists for its iPhone app. The £2.99 add-on to the app will feature some signature lines voiced by Simpsons' voice actor Dan Castallaneta. Homer joins the likes of Darth Vader and Yoda as TomTom celebrity voices.

Android news: Gtalk video chat incoming
Android is getting its very own FaceTime competitor in the shape of the trusty old Gtalk IM app. Android 2.3.4, which is coming to Gingerbread phones, will feature a new version of the client which will allow video calls over Wi-Fi and 3G to Android 2.3 phones and Google Mail users.

iPhone app news: If you're not yet completely bored of...
...Charlie Sheen, there's an app for that. The MaSheen app for iPhone features a host of the Mind Torpedoes and Fastballs of Truth from Hollywood's No.1 screw-up. The £1.79 app will give you your fill of Charlie on the go, but truth be told we had our fill of him the first time somebody quoted "Duh, winning."

Source: T3

Need for Speed: The Run will be landed on November 2011

It is a good news for racing gamers. Electronic Arts (EA) has officially announced that Need For Speed will be release this year. Gamers will be going on a high-speed drive from San Francisco to New York, as a part of the underground and illicit world of racing.


The latest instalment in EA's Need for Speed series is created by Black Box and will be using DICE's Frostbite 2.0 engine to add spectacular visuals, also to be seen on Battlefield 3.

Autolog, the series' social competition service, will return for the game. The system allows gamers to connect with their friends online and compare stats and more. EA promises to deliver a game that has: "No speed limits. No rules. No allies."

Need for Speed: The Run will land on Xbox 360, PS3, PC, Wii and Nintendo 3DS on November 18, 2011 in UK, November 17 in Europe and November 15 in North America. Let's see what the updated features in this new series?

Top 10 Most Expensive Clothing Brands

If you are a fashion lover that fun watching its trend,  you should know about this article. Many people are so fanatical about well-known brands. The reason is variety. We all know clearly that popular brand has always had an expensive price. But it is quite comparable because of the popular brand is always make your appearance mesmerize.

The following is top 10 most expensive clothing brands in the world. If you are one of people who feel proud to show off your clothing and accessories designs, then you can choose one among 10 brands below.

1. Gucci

Gucci - most expensive clothing brand
Gucci is a very prominent brand that finds a place in the top 10 most expensive clothing labels, as this prestigious Italian clothing brand is known for the designer clothing products that it brings out for men and women. The designer clothing products encompass stylish ties, luxury luggage, famous handbags and designer shoes. The products from the stable of Gucci also include cosmetics, sports articles, jewelry, eyeglasses and other such fashion wear. The Gucci products have earned acclaims owing to the top notch quality of their products, as they are also luxurious, stylish and exceptional.

2. Chanel

chanel - expensive clothes brand
Chanel is synonymous with that of the elite, and this known brand as one of the top 10 most expensive clothing brands earns the nods of approval from the rich and famous, and the famous tweed suits of Coco Chanel is a fashion industry staple. As one among the top elegant fashion houses, Chanel has revolutionized women wear products related to clothing, as the younger and trendier crowds get lured by this designer clothing brand. It has an enviable mass appeal as well has remained the status symbol of the elite crowd.

3. Prada

prada
This Italian clothing brand doles out fashionable clothes to cater to the varied needs of the fashion enthusiasts, and apart from being a reputed clothing brand, it is one of the most expensive clothes brands. Prada clothing is a distinguished name for simplicity, comfort and confidence, as many Hollywood stars have also been lured by this designer clothing brand. Prada, which is known for the expensive clothing wear also finds a space in the perfume niche and the many Prada clothing outlets found around the globe provides effective service to reach out to the target market.

4. Armani

armani brand
Armani, a top name in the clothing brands, also brought clothing varieties that were affordable, and Armani enjoys undisputed popularity amongst the masses. Armani collection does well to satiate the needs of young professionals, and the Armani Jeans, another of the fashionable clothing range, is a top player in the UK market. Armani also unveils the Armani Junior range that is designed specifically for the juniors and encompass varieties for kids, both female and male. Armani has also premier collection pertaining to cosmetics apart from being one of the top most expensive designer clothing labels. The Giorgio Armani summer collection is one of the ranges that have won the admiration of the fashion enthusiasts, as the beautiful clothes from Armani meet the clothing demands of the most fashionable lots.

5. Marc Jacob

marc jacob brand
Marc Jacob clothing collection is but the dream of young women. The expensive clothing brand brings out varieties filled with various patterns as well as colors, and provides the young women with gorgeous dressing opportunities. Marc Jacob, apart from the expensive clothing range for women also unveils jewelry, handbags and shoes that come under the same label, and these are stunning beauties as that of the clothing range. The clothing creations from Marc Jacob are just Persian chic as they also embrace the whimsical and corky types. As one of the top 10 most expensive clothes brands, Marc Jacob dresses are designed to suit seasons, and are truly amazing varieties as the dresses fall in line with the sophisticated tastes pertaining to modern women.

6. Dior

Dior brand
Dior, in being an established brand, has only ignited the passion as well as increased the appetite of the affluent by producing some of the elegant ladies’ couture. This designer clothing brand that is one of the top 10 most expensive clothing brands is known as brand of glamour, prestige and elegance, as Dior has also diversified their portfolio to bring out quality skin care as well as fragrance lines, and the highbrow reputation of Dior has only gone up with ears passing by. An epitome of trendy fashion, Dior enjoys a healthy international presence and the aspiring fashionistas get lured by the promise shown by the expensive clothing brand.

7. Guess

Guess - most expensive clothing brand
Guess is an American based clothing line which hit the headlines initially with their popular brand pertaining to jeans. As one of the top contenders in the top 10 most expensive clothes brands, Guess was a frontrunner in creating the designer jeans, as they also introduced the top notch clothing and accessories catering to women, which was named as Marciano. Guess range of clothing also happens to be a hot name amongst the teenagers as the collection related to G by Guess targets this group too. Guess has a wonderful retail presence across the globe as they come out with their new concepts time and again to enjoy the popularity amongst the fashion enthusiasts.

8. Fendi

Fendi clothing brand
Fendi has taken the fashion world by storm as it is one of the hottest names to come across in the world of glamour and glitz, and the range now includes handbags for women, ties for men, watches, sunglasses and other varieties. Fendi, which is known to produce flattering outfits have also carved a niche in the ready-to-wear fur line, and it is also one of the top 10 most expensive clothing brands that has brought about a great change in the world of fashion through quality deliverables that get lapped by the fashion enthusiasts.

9. Versace

Versace expensive brand
Versace, with the line encompassing both the men’s as well as women’s fashion wear, is a sought brand by the fashion enthusiasts. Versace clothing which finds a place in the top 10 most expensive clothes brands is but the definition of style. The innovative design and elaborate fabrics entwine to produce pieces that get recognized as edgy and fashionable, as they have also captured the imaginations of the fashion enthusiasts the world over.

10. Valentino

Valentino Clothing Label
Valentino, as one of the top 10 most expensive clothing brands became a hot property amid the fashion lovers when the innovative creations as well as the talented designs that were created produced fabulous evening wear range. Valentino designer clothing brand is known for the boldness with respect to creations, and women belonging to the luxurious society fall head over heels in love with this expensive clothing brand. The rich take a special liking to the creations of Valentino, as they are designed to the elite and the rich.

Will Apple launch the new 2011 iMac next week?

This week Apple launched the white iPhone 4 and next week we all expect Apple to launch the updated 2011 iMac. More evidences appeared that this iMac will indeed happen on Tuesday. The UK Apple Store has (via 9to5Mac) now a 2 day shipping delay on all iMac models. As yesterday they would ship on Tuesday. The US and the German store are still on 24 hour shipping for all iMac models. It look like the royal wedding island ran out already of current iMac stock.

The new 2011 iMacs are expected to have Sandy Bridge CPUs like the latest MacBook Pros and the new Thunderbolt port. The another update likely also features new GPUs and new storage configuration options.

The 2010 iMac comes in 21.5 and 27-inch screen sizes. Available CPU choices include Intel Core i3, i5 and i7. Maximum storage is a combination of 256GB SSD and 2TB HDD. the entry model starts at $1,199. Let's wait it together.

The New Facebook Feature: A Send Button Replaces Email


Start now we all have a chance to see a new Facebook feature – a new Send button on websites along with the Like button, and this new Send button will improve the functionality of Groups and it should replace the old email to a friend button.

When you click the Send button, a pop-up will appear that allows you to send the article that you’re reading to your friends, family, groups, or to a specific email address. Of course, you can add your own message and forward the page to your friends’ inboxes or to the specific Group wall. It will be fastastic because it function like email commonly.

This button is designed so that you can share pages with a close groups of friends, and so far, more than 50 websites have used the Send button. The new Send button is a great addition, and if you want it on your website, you can get the code for it on the Facebook’s Developer Website. And as with the Like button, it only takes a few lines of code to get the Send button running on a website.

Friday, April 29, 2011

Top 10 Honeymoon Destinations in 2011

Newlyweds to strengthen the bond of love embark upon a honeymoon vacation, and honeymoon is a cherished moment in the life of couples. As a newlywed couple, if you are planning for a honeymoon vacation, the quintessential features that influence your honeymoon vacation are the best honeymoon destinations as well as the budget that you plan to allocate to make your honeymoon vacation a wonderful affair. It is also important for the couples to talk their heart out before deciding upon the ultimate honeymoon destination that receives the nod of approval from the couples.

There are stunning locations and exotic places around the globe that provide memorable honeymoon vacations, and to aid you choose the ideal honeymoon destination, here is a list of top 10 honeymoon destinations in 2011, which makes your task easier as while you narrow down your options while selecting the ideal honeymoon destination.

10. Hawaii

Honeymoon in Hawaii
Hawaii, as the much sought honeymoon destination in 2011, possesses friendly natives, exotic coastline and top notch resorts that make your honeymoon vacation a wonderful experience. As an idyllic honeymoon destination, Hawaii with the rich traditions, culture, dances, beaches, the swinging palm trees and surfing on the waves enriches your honeymoon vacation, as it unveils potential honeymoon fun of all types. The warm climate, the splendorous beaches, the lip-smacking cuisine and the incredible volcanoes makes Hawaii a revered honeymoon destination in 2011.

9. Mexico

Honeymoon in Mexico
Mexico as a top honeymoon destination in 2011 has many places that offer rich honeymoon vacationing, and Cancun in Mexico is particularly a sought honeymoon destination. Cancun with the warm weather and beautiful beaches prop up honeymoon vacations of the couples, as the newlywed couples on their honeymoon vacations can also opt to visit more towns in Mexico to enjoy the colorful locals and the traditional cuisine. Your honeymoon vacations in Mexico gets further enlightened by the varied cultural and recreational diversions. Mexico caters to the varied taste of the honeymoon couples, as you can opt for beach honeymoon setting, explore the colonial heritage during the honeymoon vacation or can even soak up the buzz and bustle of the city life while you enjoy your honeymoon vacation in Mexico.

8. St. Lucia

Honeymoon in St. Lucia
An eclectic blend of Britain and France, St. Lucia, is a top honeymoon destination in 2011, and if you are a nature loving couple you fall head over heels in love with this place blessed with natural delights. This tiny, lush tropical gem is an unexplored paradise, as the range of activities available at St. Lucia offers an unforgettable honeymoon experience, as the couples during their honeymoon vacations can let their adventurous instincts explore exciting scuba diving and snorkeling sessions. Couples during honeymoon vacations can also explore the rainforest preserves pertaining to the mountainous interiors of St. Lucia, as they can indulge in some bird watching and hiking, and other leisure pursuits like sailing, golf and tennis are also available at St. Lucia to make your honeymoon vacation a reminiscing experience.

7. Bahamas

Honeymoon in Bahamas
Bahamas that comprises of 700 hundred islands is a top honeymoon destination in 2011, and it caters to the varied expectations and budget of the newlywed couples. The sun and the surf at Bahamas provide the idyllic backdrop to the memorable days that gets spent during your honeymoon vacation. The Bahamian Goombay, Calypso music, rocking nightlife, historical settings and the coral reefs make Bahamas a perfect destination to enjoy your honeymoon vacation. If you plan for a romantic getaway, Bahamas happens to be the idyllic destination for your fantasy honeymoon.

6. Dominican Republic

Honeymoon in Dominican Republic
Dominican Republic offers real island adventure during your honeymoon vacation, and the Saona Island makes your dream come true as when you plan to enjoy reminiscing honeymoon vacations. The natural beauty of the island that come in the form of clear blue lagoons, the Indigenous Eyes Ecological Park and the wildlife enhances your honeymoon vacation, and the shopping expedition to places like the Palma Real Shopping Center becomes an unforgettable experience. The island which is a top honeymoon destination in 2011 also hosts many resorts that come with spa, which provide spa treatments to couples, as you also get assured of complete relaxation during your honeymoon vacations at Dominican Republic.

5. Tahiti

Honeymoon in Tahiti
Often referred to as the ‘ultimate paradise’, this natural beauty is a top contender in the honeymoon destinations in 2011, as couples are assured of spectacular time during their honeymoon vacations. The unexplored and the sun-kissed beaches, thatch-roofed highways, peaceful villages set up a relaxed honeymoon vacation. At Tahiti couples can opt to relax at the spas, go boating or snorkeling, as your honeymoon vacation gets converted into a pleasurable experience by the warmth of Tahitian hosts. The French cuisine that can be tasted here needs special mention as the delicacies melt in your mouth, and you cannot ask for more as when you enjoy your honeymoon vacation at Tahiti.

4. Fiji

Honeymoon in Fiji
Fiji with the picturesque coastline is an exotic honeymoon destination, as this top honeymoon destination in 2011 unveils palm trees, beautiful beaches, mountains as well as resorts that work together to brighten you up during your honeymoon vacation. You can come across dolphins taking a leap in the air, orange doves flying away into the horizons, as you can also come by the six-meter wave that gets spotted offshore at Tavura, as Fiji with plethora of possibilities is a picture-perfect honeymoon destination.

3. Venice

Honeymoon in Venice
Hailed as one of the romantic hot spots, Venice, which is a top honeymoon destination in 2011 offers various delights that can be enjoyed by the honeymooning couples. On your honeymoon vacation, you can skim the Venetian canals, take to a gondola for relaxation, admire the wonderful architecture as well as taste sumptuous cuisine by candle light at Venice. Venice in being a romantic destination is sure to ignite the passion among the couples, and it captures the heart of the honeymoon couples with its intrinsic beauty as well as with the various opportunities that it provides during honeymoon vacations.

2. Paris

Honeymoon in Paris
Paris is also known as the City of Love, which illustrates the bond that this exotic region shares with the honeymoon couples. This top honeymoon destination in 2011 provides plenty of avenues for the honeymoon couples to explore, as you can enjoy the most enchanting of river cruises at Paris, spend romantic evenings by taking a trip to the Eiffel Tower, explore the small village of Ille Saint Louis, which is a section of Paris, and also have romantic pictures shot at the Trocadero esplanade, apart from other enticing activities that excite the newlywed couples. There are many fabulous hotels at Paris that aid you to celebrate your honeymoon vacation.

1. Antigua

Honeymoon in Antigua
Antigua is a wonderful destination to embark upon a honeymoon vacation, and this top honeymoon destination in 2011 has many exotic pink and white sand beaches that prove to be idyllic companions for the newlywed couples on their honeymoon. You can also look forward to experience exciting water sporting activities during your honeymoon vacation as you can venture into scuba diving, fishing, wind surfing and snorkeling, with the other recreational avenues coming in the form of golf courses, lively harbor towns that can be explored, and rich heritage sites. The crisscrossed streets, the alleyways, the warmth of the locals, the ambience as well as exciting shopping experiences at Antigua enrich the honeymoon vacations of the newlyweds.

Top 10 Most Expensive iPad Apps

If spending nearly $700 USD on your new Apple iPad 2 64 GB hasn’t fulfilled your urge to part with money, fear not. Don’t waste anymore time browsing iTunes slowly, spending your wealth on less expensive iPad Apps that just cost a few dollars. Just for you, we’ve collected the costliest choices of the App Store.

10. TouchChat IconTouchchat HD – AAC with WordPower – $299.99


If you have trouble reading this or communicating with natural speech and words, you probably need Touchchat HD. In all seriousness, this iPad app seems like it could be useful tool for communicating with the impaired.


9. MBA Learning iconMBA Learning Studio. Platinum Edition – $299.99

 

Who needs expensive graduate degrees when you have an MBA program available at any time on your iPad?

8. Becker Flashcards iconBecker’s 2011 CPA Mobile Flashcards for iPad $299.99

Step up your memorization on the path to your thrilling career as a CPA. Trade the time and paper needed to build your own flashcards in and with just a simple payment of $299.99 turn your iPad into flashcards.

7. MobileCamViewerMobileCamViewer – $349.99

You aren’t being paranoid when everyone is actually out to get you. MobileCamViewer lets you be omnipresent, watching 6 cameras at one time in absolute control of any situation.

6. Idia iconiDIA Diagnostic Imaging Atlas – $349.99 (Equine), $399.99 (Small Animal)

Hay is for horses, but iDIA Diagnostic Imaging Atlas Equine is for horse veterinarians. You better hope the vet treating your million dollar thoroughbred has this expensive iPad application. There’s also a small animal version.

5. MySCADA iconmySCADA – $399.99

We actually have no idea what mySCADA does but apparently SCADA is short for Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition and mySCADA features an advanced Human Machine Interface (HMI). Sounds like serious business.

4. Architactile iconArchitactile Inception – $499.99

Architactile Inception is the archetypal application for architects to enable and accelerate their architecture.

3. Alchemist iconThe Alchemist SMS- $999.99


The Alchemist SMS (Scrape Management System). While alchemy hasn’t yet perfected transmutation, The Alchemist SMS allegedly helps users in the steel and scrap industry create gold by reducing costs.

2. Wolfvision iPad iconIntuition Control Solo WolfVision – $999.99

Control your patent-pending WolfVision visualizers! Revolutionize video conferencing! Use exclamation points for impact! Save your visualizer images right on your iPad!

1. Barmax for iPad iconBarMax CA and BarMax NY for iPad – $999.99

Harvard lawyers have teamed up with top iPad developers to sell you on the litigious dream of long stress filled work hours. Now you can study for your bar exam in between games of Angry Birds right on your iPad! Just one easy payment of $999.99.

Thursday, April 28, 2011

Top 10 Most Expensive Watches in The World Today

Here is a top list watches that you might never be so reach to buy. How could be? The price of them exceeds the purchasing power of common people on this world. These are the watches that only a business man who has an yacht can afford to buy. I hope you will enjoy it!

10. Breguet pocket watch 1907BA/12: $734,000

Breguet company was founded 225 years ago, one of the oldest watch companies in the world. Breguet is now part of the Swatch Group Company. Pocket Watch 1907BA/12 is a luxurious watch, which is made of 18 carat gold. The movement is hand made.

9. Blancpain 1735, Grande Complication: $800,000

 


Blancpain 1735 Grande Complication is a very luxurious watch, its case is made of platinum. The strap is made of crocodile skin and the engine parts are made of 740 pieces of handmade parts and components, beeing one of the most complex wirstwatches ever made in the world.

8. Louis Moinet Magistralis: $860,000

 


You might ever heard that there is a watch made of 2000 years meteorite and that watch is this beautiful Louis Moinet Magistralis. Its case is made of 18 carat gold.
Scarcity of moon meteorite is the main reason that this watch is so expensive and it won’t be produced repeatedly.

7. Hublot Black Caviar Bang: $1 million

 


You might wonder why this watch is too expensive. There are some facts that made this expensive. It was made in 2000 hours of detailed and meticulous workmanship, the case is made of 18 carat white gold combined with 322 grains of black gems included in the belt section, that makes a total of 25 carat gold. If you think twice, this watch is not expensive at all, considering that is unique in the world. It’s only one piece in the world.


6. The Chopard Super Ice Cube: $1.1 million

 


It’s called Chopard Super Ice Cube because its shape is just like an ice cubes. This watch is made of package of gemstones. The gemstones are 66 carat.


5. Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon: $1.3 million

 


Patek Philippe Sky Moon Tourbillon is a very expensive watch because its made from 688 parts including super small size (microscopic) part. The case is made of platinum. It is produced in only 2 pieces/year, a series of platinum and another one is rose gold series.

4. Vacheron Constantin Tour de l’Ile: $1.5 million

 


Vacheron Constantin Tour de l’Ile is considered one of the most complex watch ever made by human. Its made of 834 parts with over 10.000 hours to be produced (more than an year). The watch has two faces, which shows the same time, its case is made of gold. This watch is produced in only 7 units all over the world.


3. Patek Philippe’s Platinum World Time: $4 million

 



This watch became world’s most expensive watch in 2002 when it was sold for $4 million in an auction event. The special thing about this watch is that displays a 24-hour time zones in different countries, and its very easy to read.

2. Patek Philippe’s Supercomplication: $11 million

 


Patek Philippe’s Supercomplication is an 18 carat gold pocket watch made in 1932. It was produced in 4 years. This watch is booked by New York banker Henry Graves, Jr. This watch set a record for pocket watch in the year 1999 when it was sold by auction.

1. 201-carat Chopard: $25 million



This watch is the most expensive watch in the world. It might be unbelieveable, but this watch worth $25 million. It is made of 15 carat pink diamond, 12 carat blue diamond and 11 carat white diamond. In addition there’s 163 carat diamond surrounded by white and yellow, so that is a total of 201 carat, as the name of the watch.

Apple buys domain for streaming services

Apple has snagged the iCloud.com domain name in a deal worth £2.7 million. That’s according to a tipster close to the company which sold the name, who has spoken with the guys at Gigaom.
 

Word is that the company in question, Xcerion, has changed the name of its iCloud.com storage service to CloudMe, leaving Apple clear to use the original moniker for its music streaming service.

Apple’s streaming offering is believed to combine digital locker smarts with the chance to pay a regular fee to stream and access music on iOS devices. There’s no news on a final launch date, but with Google Music around the corner, Apple is expected to at least reveal some details this year.

Will iCloud.com catch on? Or is the name too techie? Tell us what you think on our Facebook and Twitter pages.

iPhone 4 Released on 28 April (Today)

The long-awaited Apple white iPhone 4 will finally go on sale today (28 April). Apple has officically announced that the white iPhone 4 will be available from April 28th on the Apple online stores and across 28 countries, including the US. Also, Apple has announced that the iPad 2 will be released in Hong Kong, Korea, Singapore and eight other countries today and tomorrow. The iPad 2 with Wi-Fi will be available in China next week.

The white iPhone 4 is pretty much the same spec as the black iPhone 4; including a five-megapixel rear-facing camera with LED flash and 720p video recording, a front-facing cam for FaceTime, the A4 processor, 512MB of RAM, 16 or 32GB of internal storage, a 960×640 Retina Display.

In US, the white iPhone 4 will be available on both AT&T and Verizon networks. The pricing remains the same at prices of $199 for the 16GB model and $299 for the 32GB smartphone with a two-year service contract.

Tuesday, April 26, 2011

The Most Expensive Lingerie in The World

This one for some of you may sound crazy. Why not? The price of this lingerie is about $ 7,957,341, It is enough to buy several homes at once. If you are interested to buy it, you can order it via online at http://www.mouawad.com/


Inspired by the Angels Collection from Victoria’s Secret, this year’s fantasy bra is truly sent from heaven. The Fantasy Bra is the embodiment of the Victoria’s Secret Angels – with a design as dazzling and ethereal as Angels wings. The creation features 2,900 pavĂ©-set white diamonds in 18k white gold weighing a total of 112 carats. The centerpiece of this once-in-a-lifetime piece is a stunning 70-carat, pear-shaped flawless diamond. 


 

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