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New Windows Live Messenger 2010 Screenshot Surfaces

We already took a little peek last year in December at the soon-to-be-released Windows Live Messenger 2010, also known as Wave 4 Milestone 3, thanks to a couple of leaked screenshots. We learned that the upcoming version of the very popular Windows Live Messenger will include a stream of Twitter and Facebook status updates from people’s contacts. Today, a new screenshot has popped up courtesy of MessengerAdictos.com.

As you can see in the image above, the new screenshot further confirms that there will be a stream of social updates. You can see that not only Twitter, Facebook, and Windows Live updates will be integrated, but other social networks as well. Additionally, it looks like SkyDrive has also been integrated. More »

First Look at New Google Calendar Interface

It appears that lately, Google is trying to revamp the interfaces of a lot of its online services. Just a few days ago, we learned that Google was testing a new Google News interface with just a small percentage of its users. Today, a screenshot of an internal build of Google Calendar is making its way across the Internet. This suggests that a future interface redesign to the service might be imminent.

The new design is very subtle and the new tweaks are very minor when compared to the current interface. Though we have to admit that the new version looks a bit better, less clutttered, and even more modern with the replacement of the old navigation links with new silver buttons. The calendar itself looks a bit neater with the addition of a colored border.

Check out both the new and current versions of the interface after the break. Be sure to click the images to enlarge them. More »

Screenshot of New Google News Interface Surfaces

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A week ago, rumors began making their way around the web suggesting that Google was testing a new interface design for its Google News aggregation service. Luckily, after much begging by Search Engine Roundtable editor Barry Schwartz on the Google Forums, an unknown individual finally posted a screenshot of the new interface which has been apparently rolled out to just a few users to test. The last time Google News interface was changed was back in May 2009.

However, it looks like people in the forum are not too satisfied with the new look. See what people are saying about the new design after the break, starting with the angry person who posted the screenshot. More »

A Guide to Facebook’s New Homepage

As many of you may be aware already, Facebook has started rolling out its newly redesigned homepage to some 80 million lucky users. We already posted some images along with a few details of the subtle differences the new interface will bring. Now, Facebook has apparently released an image details every single item that has changed. They call it “A Guide to Facebook’s Home Page.”

So if you still haven’t gotten the new homepage, but want to learn what’s new and get accustomed with it, here’s your opportunity. Jump after the break to view the complete guide, and don’t forget to click the image to view a larger version. More »

Rumor Alert: Verizon BlackBerry Storm2 to Have MiFi Capabilities?

This is a new, very last minute, and unconfirmed rumor. According to a new screenshot [image below] from Verizon’s intranet, the BlackBerry Storm2 will be released on the initial October 21st launch date. This goes against a previous screenshot that stated Verizon doesn’t have a confirmed launch date. Anyway, that’s not the important news though, what’s really interesting here is, the Storm2 will ”include MiFi capabilities.” At this point, we are not sure if ‘MiFi’ is meant as in the little device that allows you to create a mini Wi-Fi network to share with up to 5 users, or as in Novatel’s internal hardware. We haven’t seen any official information of this kind of capabilities in the official specifications nor at the Storm2 page on BlackBerry.com. If rumors are true, and Verizon does announce or launch the Storm2 on October 21st, we won’t have to wait long to find out. We’ll keep you informed.

Rumor Alert: BlackBerry Storm 2 Being Launched On October 21

There’s a rumor running around that BlackBerry Storm 2 will be launched on October 21. The image below is from a ‘Device Blog’ from Verizon’s intranet, or so says the tipster who leaked it. It’s important to take into account that the post was published on September 28. That has some people wondering if by “launch date” Verizon means the actual date when the device will be released or just announced. I personally take it as the day the Storm 2 will be available for purchase. The image also offers a lot of details about the new device. Anyway, check out the screenshot below and let us know your opinion:

Also, notice that Verizon is calling the new BlackBerry Storm, Storm2 and not Storm 2 as everyone has been calling it all along. I guess that pretty soon we’ll find out whether this rumor is true and which is the right name for the new BB Storm.