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Android 3.0 due to start hitting tablets in December ahead of January launch

A holiday tradition? Making things out of gingerbread, and Google is doing its part to keep that practice alive according to a report stating Android 3.0 is set to hit some tablets this December. Those will just be early samples destined only to light up the eyes of engineers who've been very, very good this year, but the rest of us naughty boys and girls will get to see those slates when they launch to the public in January. We hear there's a little electronics show happening that time of year, and supposedly HTC, Samsung, and Motorola will be showing their Gingerbread tablets there, amongst others (but not Lenovo, apparently). We can't wait to get a taste.

Update: Thanks to James for pointing out that it's still unclear whether 3.0 is going to be Gingerbread or, indeed, the truly tablet-minded Honeycomb release we're really waiting for. This report states specifically that 3.0 is hitting tablets in December, with 4.0 later in 2011. Is that Gingerbread and

Apple introduces 11.6-inch MacBook Air, available today for $999

Hoo boy, our tipster was spot on with this one, Apple's adding an 11.6-inch sibling to its newly redesigned 13.3-inch MacBook Air. It'll have a dual-core 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo CPU (upgradeable to 1.6GHz), 1366 x 768 resolution, and a $999 starting price for the 64GB SSD model, with the 128GB version setting you back $1,199. It carries over the aluminum unibody construction from the 13-incher, along with the same 2GB or 4GB DDR3 RAM options and NVIDIA GeForce 320M graphics, but

MacBook Air (11.6-inch) first hands-on! (update: video!)

Look, all we can tell you is that is one of the tiniest, thinnest, most lust-worthy laptops we've ever seen. We're taking a deeper look at the device right now, but for the time being, enjoy the

MacBook Air (13-inch) first hands-on! (update: video!)

We just spent some quality time with the new 13-inch MacBook Air, and it certainly seems like a worthy upgrade. It definitely feels significantly bigger than the 11-incher, and we noticed the function keys are standard MacBook size, as opposed to the shrunken ones on the 11. We also noticed that it was seriously instant-on -- we popped the lid open and closed several times while taking photos, and it was ready to go the second we opened it. We'll have more impressions and pics in a

New MacBook Airs come with Software Reinstall USB drive

What's a MacBook Air to do in the case of a software emergency without an internal or external optical drive? Well, Apple's thankfully considered that situation, and has included a Software Reinstall USB drive with both the 11-inch and 13-inch models. As a bonus, it also makes an attractive addition to a keychain or necklace.

Update: We took some shots of the drive. It's a really small USB drive! Storage comes up at around 8GB, of which 7.5GB is used for the OS X and

FaceTime for Mac hands-on: it works, it's rough

We've been anticipating FaceTime for the Mac ever since we spied the feature on the iPhone, and now Apple is making our dreams a reality with a handy new beta Mac OS X application dubbed "FaceTime." It's not an iChat replacement; far from it, in fact. Instead, the standalone, lightweight app dedicates itself to FaceTime calls only, with no sign of your handy AIM or Gtalk buddy list to help you along. It pulls its list of contacts strictly from the Mac Address Book, with no editing available in app, and you'd better hope you have a good handle on that list of contacts (our Gmail-tainted version could certainly use some work). You have to click on a person's name and then guess which email or phone number they have associated with a FaceTime account -- none of the helpful icons from the

Samsung Omnia 7 review

We knew Samsung's been in the Windows Phone 7 game pretty much since day one, but the Korean giant's managed to keep its Europe-bound Omnia 7 under tight wraps until mid-summer this year. Two months onwards, we find ourselves cradling this macho-looking device, and giggly flicking through the various tiles in its newborn OS. Just to freshen up your memory, we're looking at a 4-inch Super AMOLED-donning slate, garnished with a dash of Tyrian purple aluminum on the back, and capped with

Windows Phone 7 review

Have you been looking for the definitive review of Windows Phone 7? Well look no further. Microsoft's next (and perhaps final) opportunity to break back into the smartphone race has officially begun, and Engadget has been cranking on a variety of launch devices across several continents to see if the platform holds water.

Back in July we took a deep dive on Windows Phone 7 using a developer device that Microsoft handed out to journalists, and now we're back for the full review. What we realized going into this process was that really very little had changed between the summertime preview and the new OS' fall launch. Even though there have been tweaks and fixes in Microsoft's mobile experience, there hasn't been any addition so large that we felt the software required a completely fresh look. Instead, what we needed to do was go back to the observations made during our initial experience with the OS, compare it to the

HTC Surround review

Of all the Windows Phone 7 launch devices, AT&T's HTC Surround is likely the most curious. It's a landscape slider built on the same basic internals as the rest of its platform siblings, but there's no keyboard under that screen -- the quarter-inch slide reveals an aluminum speaker bar and integrated kickstand, which combine to create a tiny little stereo system of sorts. Mix in Windows Phone 7's heavy Zune integration, add in a dash of Dolby Mobile and SRS Wow "virtual surround" audio processing, and

Priyanka Chopra and SRK on the sets of DON 2 in Berlin

Deepika to replace Priyanka in Two States?

Siddharth Anand's latest movie

on Chetan Bhagat's novel Two States apparently has Deepika Padukone replacing  Priyanka Chopra.

Director Siddharth Anand had announced his latest movie a few days back, also stating that Saif Ali Khan will be playing the male lead. Where as the female lead is yet to be decided.

While Priyanka Chopra was earlier signed as the female lead, the actress has now been replaced by Deepika. If this is actually true, then the audience will again be seeing the Love Aaj Kal pair on-screen.

A source informed that producer Sajid Nadidwala and

It's Hrithik, not Abhishek in Agneepath remake

It's official. Karan Johar finally admits it is Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra in the Agneepath remake.

Speaking officially for the first time about the casting of the Agneepath remake, Karan Johar coolly and cleverly passes on the buck to his novice director Siddharth Malhotra for Abhishek Bachchan's non-presence in the remake...a casting digression that jolted everyone who thought Abhishek was a natural and

Katrina Kaif hugs 'saviour' Ali Zafar

Pakistani popstar Ali Zafar got a fitting reward for a daring rescue act on the sets of the film Mere Brother Ki Dulhan when he stepped into save leading lady Katrina Kaif from a mishap.

The Prince of Pop jumped in to rescue the Bollywood head-turner when her hair got stuck in a pedestal fan on the sets of the Yash Raj movie which is being shot at Nabha near here.

According to eyewitnesses, Zafar suffered minor bruises on his arm while Kaif who was terrified after the incident expressed her gratitude by

Trailer of Band Baaja Baaraat

Here's the first look of new Yash Raj Films Band Baaja Baaraat, starring Anushka Sharma and newcomer Ranveer Singh.

The film, directed by newcomer Maneesh Sharma, has music by Salim-Sulaiman.

Band Baaja Baaraat is the story of Shruti played by Anushka and Bittoo (Ranveer Singh).

Shruti is a 20-something no-nonsense girl from a middle class Delhi household. Focused and determined with preplanned ambitions, her goals in life are

DNA test hints at scuffle before Viveka's death

A detailed forensic examination of Mumbai model Viveka Babajee's body has uncovered the presence of human DNA underneath her fingernails, pointing to a scuffle preceding her death.

The Khar police, however, maintain that the 37-year-old former model committed suicide and have said that they will not reopen the case.

The two-member team of doctors from Cooper hospital, which had carried out the initial post-mortem on June 27, had also found injury marks on Babajee's right hand and neck. They had sent her vital organs to the

Saif, Kareena apologise for delay

Fashionably turning up late costed Bollywood's 'it' couple Kareena Kapoor and Saif Ali Khan more than they had expected.

The two were in for a shock as they arrived at the press conference for Metro Shoes three hours later than the scheduled time. The media, fed up of waiting for the stars, staged a walk out.

Aware of the situation, Kareena apologised to the media, "We apologise to have made you wait for so long. There was a major traffic jam due to last day of the visarjan and hence we got held up," she said, as Khan added, "We were getting restless in the car but

Ekta Kapoor plans to tie the knot soon

After rolling out a bunch of successful films and TV serials on marriages and relationships, Ekta Kapoor now plans to get hitched in real life.

She's on the lookout out for a good-looking, intelligent, investment banker or industrialist who is not part of the entertainment world at all.

According to a source, that's why Ekta came all dressed up for Sanjay Dutt's Mata Ki Chowki last week in traditional Indian attire. Incidentally. the chic churidar kurta was designed by

Neha Dhupia makes debut of another kind

Bollywood actress Neha Dhupia, who recently recorded a song with singer Kailash Kher for her forthcoming comedy caper "Phas Gaye Re Obama", is excited to make her debut in playback singing.

"I am super excited about the song and for getting an opportunity to sing along with a celebrated artist like Kailash Kher. It's not an everyday story for Bollywood actresses. I feel extremely lucky to be part of this project. Hope everybody likes it, " Neha said.

Neha plays a cruel don called Munni Madam who hates men in the film.

"At first, Neha refused. But after a couple of music sittings she finally agreed to record. Surprisingly, she completed the recording in just one day which is commendable as she is not a professional singer, " said Subhash kapoor, the director of the

Khali paid Rs 5 lakh per day in Bigg Boss?

WWE champion, also known as The Great Khali who entered the Bigg Boss 4 house amidst much fanfare and media hype is being paid about Rs 40 lakh per week or approximately Rs 5 lakh each day he stays in the Bigg Boss house, making him the highest paid Bigg Boss inmate till date in the history of the popular TV Reality Show in India.

While Colours or Endemol would not officially confirm these figures, sources within the channel said that Khali was making close to Rs 40 to Rs 50 lakh per week. He was given a down payment of Rs 50 lakh which is over and over the weekly payment.

Participants or inmates are normally paid an upfront amount or a signing amount and then they are paid additionally per week they survive in the Bigg Boss house.

The signing amount ranges from Rs 2 to Rs 25 lakh depending on the popularity and market rate of the individual. The weekly payment ranges from Rs one lakh to Rs 3 lakh per week, say sources and can go up to Rs 5 lakh per week for certain individuals like Manoj Tiwari or

Ali Zafar to star in David Dhawan`s next

Pakistani actor Ali Zafar has been very lucky this year as he has been signed by Yash Raj Films after the success of his first Bollywood film Tere Bin Laden. Even though, the film was not a commercial success but Ali got noticed for his wonderful comic timing in the film. Now, the latest report is that renowned comedy filmmaker David Dhawan is narrating the script of his next film to Ali.

Ali will be playing the second lead in YRF's Mere Brother Ki Dulhan, which stars Katrina Kaif and Imran Khan. David's film is likely to be titled Chasme Badoor and Ali is one of the top contenders to play the lead role in this flick.

The 30-year-actor has been able to grab the attention of many filmmakers with just his debut movie, so one can expect to see him among the Bollywood A-listers very soon. A source was quoted saying that Ali is suitable for romantic roles with his chocolate boy looks. David has reportedly met him in Delhi and narrated the script of his next comedy flick Chasme Badoor.

The actor is now busy shooting for his second Bollywood film Mere Brother Ki Dulhan with Imran and Katrina. He will be flying down to Mumbai sometime next week to

I don't want to be another Rakhi Sawant: Sakshi

Sakshi Pradhan, who was considered to be one of the strongest contestants in 'Bigg Boss 4', has been eliminated from the reality show on Colors and she is busy giving lots of interviews these days. The 'Splitsvilla' winner is known for her 'bindaas' attitude and straight forward talks.

Miss Pradhan has already given fifteen interviews so it was natural for her to get tired. But the girl was seen in high spirits, speaking continuously about her experience in Bigg Boss house.

When the young girl was asked by the media whether she is afraid of being called the next Rakhi Sawant, Sakshi said that she is not like Rakhi. She added that Rakhi might be a great person but she is happy to be known as Sakshi as she is a docile and honest girl with great faith on 'Karma'.

Sakshi was further quoted saying that she does not require any image makeover. She shared about her upcoming, yet untitled 'telefilm'. She informed that the telefilm is based on a case in which some youngsters were arrested by the

Knock Out Rakes In Praises!

AAP Entertainment and Sohail Maklai’s recently released flick Knock Out is creating waves in the fraternity. The Sanjay Dutt, Irrfan Khan and Kangna Ranaut starrer is receiving tons of praises from all quarters of the industry for its thrilling plot and engaging story. A lot of B town stars were seen praising the film on Twitter.

The affable Sanju recently posted, “Hope you guys have seen or going to see Knock Out. Let me know how you all liked it!” to which he got loads of responses. Amitabh Bachchan called the film ‘Taut, slick and edgy’. Even son Abhishek wrote “liked it very much sir”.

Salman Khan, too, sent his best wishes to the Munnabhai and wrote – “My dad just saw Knock Out, the film was very interesting, gripping, well written and that all the performances were superb, Sanju and Irrfan outstanding. He met Sanju and said that he was looking gr8, have to see it, bole toh mamu pichaar dekhna toh mangtahich hai!”

Besides, he also wrote that many of his other friends had seen the film. “Lot of friends have really liked the film and I mean friends who would be

No Entry Mein Entry

Boney Kapoor puts No Entry 2 project back on track. It is now titled No Entry Mein Entry

Buzz about the sequel to No Entry has been doing the rounds since the caper released five years ago, but now producer Boney Kapoor and director Anees Bazmee are determined to put it on track.

With Dhamaal and Bheja Fry already having sequels on the floors, and even recent projects like Dabangg announcing a Part Two, the No Entry folks don't want to be left behind.

Says a source, "There has been speculation about the status of No Entry 2 but it remained just that. But now work is in progress to heighten the fun quotient in the second part."

Confirms Boney, "We have just finished the first draft of the script. The sequel has been titled No Entry Mein Entry. Anees Bazmee is the writer and director."

He adds, "The original male cast of Salman Khan, Anil Kapoor and Fardeen Khan remain and will be seen in double roles. The female cast hasn't been locked. We will decide in the

Tez is a copy of Hollywood film The Bullet Train

The plot of the latest Ajay-Priyan flick is a copy of Speed, a rip-off of The Bullet Train

Slow down and you die. Now where have we heard that plotline before? At least three films that involve rapid transit systems have something to do with a bomb that will be triggered if the speed falls below a certain level.

While Priyadarshan's next Tez has a plot that reminds one of Keanu Reeves starrer Speed, the American blockbuster itself was a rip-off of a 1975 Japanese flick called Shinkansen Daibakuha (The Bullet Train).

While Shinkansen... had the action take place on a train, Speed suffered the same fate on a bus: there's a bomb on board that will go off if it slows down.

Tez, which is being shot in London, goes the same route as the original film.

A source reveals that the Priyan flick will be an out-and-out actioner, "Ajay Devgn plays a terrorist who puts a speeding London-Paris train in

Anil Kapoor's dilemma: Mission Impossible 4 v/s Power

Will opt out of Raj Kumar Santoshi's Power so he can play baddie in Mission Impossible 4

Anil Kapoor is playing a "grey character" in the Hollywood production Mission Impossible 4.

But before that, he has the unenviable task of becoming a bad man off-screen and opting out of Raj Kumar Santoshi's Power.

Kapoor was cast as the main villain in Power. Shooting is yet to begin.

It was his first ever out-and-out negative role and he'd begun preparations for his part with gusto.

Then came the offer to play a negative role in MI4 and now AK is no longer excited about playing the baddie in the B-Town flick.

A bit of a stretch

Says a source, "To play negative characters in two films to be shot almost simultaneously appears a bit of a stretch to him.

Ideally, he would've chosen just one of the two projects with

Sonam's fever costs them Rs 75 Lakh

Bollywood stars are very costly even when they are ill. Recently, the producer of Sonam Kapoor and Shahid Kapoor starrer upcoming movie Mausum, had to bear the burden of such a problem.

The actress was suffering from typhoid and was unable to shoot for few days which resulted in a loss and created a big hole in the film producer's pocket. There is a buzz that the producer had to suffer a big loss of around Rs 75 lakh due to the unavailability of the actress.

The Masakalli gal from Delhi 6 has recovered from the disease now, . only after causing this big loss. Recently, the entire set of this film directed by Shahid Kapoor's father, Pankaj Kapoor had to be dismantled in Mumbai.

They were supposed to shoot few romantic scenes of Sonam and Shahid. But Sonam fell sick and was absent for a long time, so they had to cancel the October shoot. The producer had to suffer a big loss due to Sonam's sudden absence.

A source was quoted saying that the next schedule of the film will now be shot in

Here's why Mallika's Hisss is not releasing in Hollywood

The film releases in India this week and in the US in January!
PS: Producer says delay is because film needs more promotion in the west
But Mallika Sherawat's yearlong stay in LA was to do just that, wasn't it?

Mallika Sherawat was parked in Los Angeles for over a year, presumably to promote her next film Hisss. But the film, which hits Indian screens this Friday (October 22), is not even releasing in America.

Directed by Jennifer Lynch, Hisss was to have a grand release across US theatres on October 22, along with the desi version but the actress and the producers aren't talking about it.

Vague reasons like "the producers feel that the film needs to be promoted more in Hollywood" and "there are other Hollywood films releasing in the same month and Hisss wouldn't have got a

Karan Johar on why Hrithik & not Abhi for Agneepath

By Subhash K Jha

It’s official. Karan Johar finally admits it is Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra in the Agneepath remake.

Speaking officially for the first time about the casting of the Agneepath remake Karan Johar coolly and cleverly passes on the buck to his newbie director Karan Malhotra for Abhishek Bachchan’s non-presence in the remake…a casting digression that jolted everyone who thought Abhishek was a natural and inevitable inheritor of the Agneepth role.

Says Karan, “When my father (the late Yash Johar)produced Agneepath he left everything to his director Mukul Anand and kept completely away from the project. I’m carrying on the family tradition. The casting for the Agneepath remake was decided by the director Siddharth Malhotra.

He decided on Hrithik Roshan and Priyanka Chopra. Why Hrithik and not Abhishek? I think Siddharth has his own ideas on how to present the character. I think the protagonist in the new Agneepath would be very

Will people like not-so-sexy Aishwarya and Hrithik?

Aishwarya Rai Bachchan and Hrithik Roshan are such names, which are enough to create an interest among the audience to make a beeline to the theaters, irrespective of what characters, they are enacting in a film.

However, the forth coming flick 'Guzaarish' is one film where both the stars will be seen in a far more matured look and in a different character style.

Now, when it comes to playing the hot and sexy characters, as both of them had been seen in 'Dhoom 2', they certainly were above the average mark.

Even in period drama roles, as was seen in the massive and elaborate 'Jodha Akbar', both had created magic on screen with their amazing portrayal of the characters. The film was amongst the most popular in the Indian cinema category, however, this time, the two are in a totally different genre of cinema.

Going by the promos of the film, both Aishwarya and Hrithik look slightly more matured, and with Hrithik initially playing a magician and then falling prey to a