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Microsoft has just announced that it’s Surface tablet will be launching in 13 new countries in coming weeks. These new countries are Finland, Belgium, Austria, Denmark, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Spain, Sweden and Switzerland. This expansion more than doubles the number of countries Surface is available now. Bringing Surface to new countries is a clear statement from Microsoft saying that they are serious about their product.
Microsoft also announced three new Touch Covers and they will launch on February 9th, alongside with 64GB model that will be sold without cover for $599. These new Touch covers include a red version with a snake to symbolize Chinese new year, a blue version with skulls, and a pink cover with flowers. New Touch Covers will be sold only a short time only at retail locations and online. Price for one is $129.99.
Chinese smartphone manufacturer, Oppo, has confirmed that it’s latest smartphone Find 5 will be launched also outside of Asia. According to company’s Facebook page, not only will Oppo offer 16Gb version, but also 32Gb version. Oppo Find 5 is packed with very impressive 5-inch 1080p display and with quad-core chip. The additional countries which will get Find 5 are: Canada, UK, Spain, Australia, Germany, France, Belgium, Malaysia, Sweden, Singapore, Finland, Greece, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, Japan and Hong Kong. It’s also now confirmed that the company will launch Find 5 in Q1 next year. So it seems now that that there’s going to be huge next year for smartphone fanatics, as multiple new manufacturer will launch their smartphones in many new markets.
According to Samsung Germany Facebook page, Galaxy S Advance is going to get Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean update in January. This is not 100% sure, but we can know now that Galaxy S Advance users will get their devices updated to Android 4.1.2 in the future. As also is known Facebook pages like this aren’t always 100% official, as was in case of Samsung Sweden as they informed that Galaxy S2 is going to get that same update in November, but since that post the schedule is now moved to November-December.
Galaxy S Advance is Samsung’s mid-range Android handset with 4-inch Super AMOLED display (400-by-800 resolution), dual-core processor and it currently runs Android 2.3.6.
We’ll have to sit tight and wait for more info, but the hope is now out.
UPDATE: Apple Store is now back live, and there’s some pretty interesting offers. iPad with Retina display starts now from 468€(previously 509€), iPad 2 is now priced at 368€(prev. 399€), iPod Touch 5th gen is now 308€(prev. 339€), iPod Touch 4th gen. 208€(prev. 229€), Macbook Air, Macbook Pro and Macbook Pro with Retina display are all now priced 101€ down.
Apple Store is now down in many other countries as well, including Sweden, UK, France, Poland, Germany and Netherlands.
Apple Store is down in Finland, this surely means that Apple is readying it’s store for Black Friday. Apple’s Black Friday prices went live already in Australia and in New Zealand. Apple is going to sell it’s products with discounted prices all around the world. Stay tuned.
Shopping event prices are solely available on 23 November, 2012, from 2:01 a.m. to 24 November, 2012, 1:59 a.m. in AEDT, are subject to change, and include GST. Promotional pricing cannot be combined with any other offers. Not all sale products are available in all Apple Retail Stores. Product specifications are subject to change. Sale prices are limited to stock on hand and while supplies last. One Day Sale discount prices available for end users only. Not available to distributors, dealers or resellers.
Source: Apple Store Finland
EA has decided to open new game design studio in Sweden and it’s called Ghost. The head of the new studio will be Marcus Nilsson of Battlefield fame. There’s no new projects announced yet, the company touts that it will be working closely with likes of DICE and Criterion, makers of Battlefield and Need 4 Speed. Game design studio Ghost is also
And The Winner of TonisTechBlog’s iPad Mini Giveaway is… Per Larsson, he chose the black version and black he will get.!
Apparently he lives in Sweden, and he tweeted the necessary tweet and left a comment per day. So good luck to you Per, and send me your details via email, which you can find from the site. The winner was chosen by using random.org random.number generator.
Huge Thanks to all of you who participated in TonisTechBlog’s iPad Mini Giveaway!!
One more thing…
Im going to do another giveaway when Tonistechblog’s Facebook page gets 1000 Likes, and i will let you know more of the details later, but i can tell you that it’s going to be huge…maybe a bundle of tech products. So if you want that I do more these giveaways put the word out there and lets get 1000 likes for tonistechblog’s Facebook page.
One more time congratulations to you Per, and i will send you the iPad Mini as soon as you send me your personal details.
Thank you guys from big support for TonisTechBlog.com and you are the reason why i blog about tech! Of course it’s my biggest passions to be a blogger and especially tech one. Now i’m doing iPad Mini 16GB Wi-Fi giveaway, just to say thank you for reading my blog and supporting it. So just read the rules from below and participate to this giveaway and iPad Mini could be yours!
- You need to have Twitter account
- Tweet this post by pressing Tweet button below (yes below, not that one on the left).
- Leave a comment below, you can just say which color you want (White or Black).
- iPad Mini Giveaway competition runs through November 5th 2012 to December 5th 2012.
- 1 Comment per day (if you leave more you are off the competition).
- I will randomly pick one winner who has tweeted the tweet from below and who submitted comment below.
- iPad Mini need to be available in your country’s Apple store.
So i’ve been asked a lot of questions about this giveaway and here is some answers to those questions.
Q1. Do i have better chances of winning iPad Mini if i post a comment per day?
A1. Yes definitely. I will use random.org to randomly generate number, and i’ll then check on the comments what comment is that number. So if you have multiple comments you will have better chances to win.
Q2. Do i need to tweet this post everyday in order to win?
A2. Nope. You need to tweet this post only once.
Q3. If i win, how do i receive iPad Mini?
A3. Tonistechblog.com will send you iPad Mini via Mail and we will pay all the costs.
UPDATE: Netflix app is now in App store and in Google Play Store! The best thing of course is that you can register to Netflix and you will get 1 month streaming for free. After your 1 month free trial service costs 7.99€/month. Read the press release Netflix just released, from down below.
Netflix said some time ago that they are expanding their streaming services to Nordic countries and now it’s become reality. Earlier this week they launched their service in Sweden and in Denmark, today it started streaming in Norway and it’s believed that it will be available in Finland tomorrow. You can though download Netflix app from App Store to your iPad or iPhone now,
but it’s not available to download from Google Play Store yet, but surely it will be available soon. I think the streaming starts tomorrow with price tag of 9.90€/month. Netflix is offering free one month subscription in Sweden and i think that will be the case in Finland too. Also good to note is that Netflix and Spotify made a deal that customers who pay for using Spotify get to watch Netflix’s stream free of charge by the end of year 2012. In the mean time you can read my article about which streaming service you should choose, Netflix, Viaplay or HBO Nordic.
Leading Global Internet Movie and TV Subscription Service Arrives in Finland
Oct 17, 2012
NETFLIX LAUNCHES IN FINLAND
Leading Global Internet Movie and TV Subscription Service Arrives in Finland
For EUR 7,99 Per Month, People Can Instantly Watch A Wide Variety Of Films And TV Shows Streamed Over The Internet From Netflix To Smart TVs, Game Consoles, Blu-ray Players, Laptops, Tablets And Mobile Phones
Free One-Month Trial Available
HELSINKI — 18 October, 2012 — Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX), the world’s largest internet subscription service for films and TV programmes, launches in Finland today, offering instant access to a broad range of entertainment for the low monthly price of EUR7,99.
A free, one-month trial of Netflix is available to everyone in Finland by visiting Netflix.com. An extended trial is available for a limited time to Spotify paying subscribers as part of a launch partnership with the music streaming company.
Netflix members can select and instantly watch a wide selection of Hollywood, local and global TV shows and movies on their TVs via a range of internet-connected devices, including Smart TVs, game consoles, Blu-ray players, tablets and phones. The Netflix experience is in Finnish, including Finnish subtitles for movies and TV shows in other languages.
“We’re proud to bring the future of television to Finland,” said Reed Hastings, co-founder and chief executive officer of Netflix. “Now people in Finland can instantly watch great movies and TV shows anywhere, anytime on many different devices, for one low monthly price.”
With more than 27 million streaming members throughout the Americas and in the United Kingdom and Ireland, Netflix has revolutionised entertainment by providing seamless and instant access to thousands of hours of Hollywood and international feature films, full seasons of new and classic TV programmes, documentaries, independent cinema and an incredible range of kids’ programming in a specially designed section called “Just for Kids.”
Netflix offers an unbeatable entertainment experience with many titles available in high-definition and with Dolby® Digital Plus 5.1 sound. Advanced recommendation technologies and connection through Facebook help consumers discover movies and TV shows they’ll love.
At launch, Netflix is offering films and TV programmes from many different providers, including Warner Bros, Twentieth Century Fox, Disney, Sony Pictures Entertainment, BBC Worldwide, CBS Corporation, ITV Studios Global Entertainment, Shine International, Nordisk Film Distribution, AB Svensk Filmindustri and Norsk Filmdistribujon and YLE.
Among the thousands of hours of great films and TV programmes available at launch are recent big screen hits such as The Expendables, Kaameat pomot (Horrible Bosses) and Happy Feet 2, previous full seasons of American programmes such as Ensisilmäyksellä (How I Met Your Mother), Breaking Bad, Vampyyripäiväkirjat (The Vampire Diaries), Arrested Development, Dexter, Spartacus and The Walking Dead, Finnish titles including Iron Sky and Kolme ässää, full seasons of British TV including The Inbetweeners and Uusi Sherlock and a wide-range of documentaries, art house films and classics ranging from Being Elmo, A Clockwork Orange to There Will Be Blood. Kids’ titles available at launch include include High School Musical 1 & 2, Late Lammas (Shaun the Sheep) and Mansikka-Marja (Strawberry Shortcake).In the coming months, more great movies and TV shows will be added, building upon the great entertainment choices available today.
The following devices — many of which are already in Finnish homes and are available for sale at leading retail stores such as Gigantti — support Netflix in Finland today. Netflix streaming capability will come to additional devices soon.
Home theater systems
Internet media players
Philips HD Media Player
Western Digital TV Live
Phones and tablets
iOS phones and tablets
Android phones and tablets
Text should read: With more than 27 million streaming members in the United States, Canada, Latin America, the United Kingdom, Ireland and the Nordics, Netflix, Inc. (NASDAQ: NFLX) is the world’s leading internet subscription service for enjoying movies and TV programs. For one low monthly price, Netflix members can instantly watch movies and TV programs streamed over the internet to PCs, Macs and TVs. Among the large and expanding base of devices streaming from Netflix are the Microsoft Xbox 360, Nintendo Wii and Sony PS3 consoles; an array of Blu-ray disc players, internet-connected TVs, home theatre systems, digital video recorders and internet video players; Apple iPhone, iPad and iPod touch, as well as Apple TV and Google TV. In all, over 800 devices that stream from Netflix are available. For additional information, visit www.netflix.com. Follow Netflix on Facebook and Twitter.
HBO Nordic AB starts to stream it’s content for scandinavia, countries included are: Finland, Sweden, Norway and Denmark. According to the reports the streaming service will cost around 10€, and it will also include content from HBO’s competitors, including Showtime and Starz. IN US HBO offers internet streaming service HBO Go, but you still need to be HBO’s cable subscriber. HBO Nordic is launching in October. Seems to me that Scandinavia is starting to attract big Tv-companies here, previously Netflix announced it’s coming to Scandinavia and now HBO.