Week in Tech: iOS 8 says hi, PSP says goodbye, Amazon says '3D is still cool'

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www.techradar.com Week in Tech Week in Tech: iOS 8 says hi, PSP says goodbye, Amazon says '3D is still cool' It's an internet reflex to declare Apple finished, but we can't help wondering whether this week's WWDC, the most interesting one in years, is going to quieten the howls of doom somewhat. No iWatch, no problem The star of Apple's annual WWDC wasn't Craig Federighi's hair: it was iOS 8, the latest and greatest version of Apple's mobile OS. There's stacks of interesting stuff including third-party keyboards, huge improvements to messaging, a really clever feature called Continuity that moves seamlessly from mobile to Mac and back again, and a new app called Health. No sign of the iWatch just yet, but we reckon we spotted plenty of not-so-hidden hints. OS ten ten point ten The news that Apple is calling OS X 10.10 "Yosemite" caused a flurry of "how to pronounce…" Google searches, but the named-after-the-place-not-the-cartoon-character operating system is much more than a name lots of people can't say. There's ammunition for Apple fans and foes alike, from the excellent iOS integration to what looks awfully like Windows Vista's Sidebar. Read the full story     In this week ■ Week in Tech: iOS 8 says hi, PSP says goodbye, Amazon says '3D is still cool' ■ Talking points: Amazon phone, Death of Sony PSP, Nexus 8 leak, Samsung's Tizen on its way ■ Competition: Win! An Acer H6510BD 3D projector worth over £600 ■ The week's best buys: PlayStation 4, Samsung UE48H6400, Sony HX60V ■ Top 10: Tablets   Talking points 1 Amazon phone release date, news and rumours This looks to be it. Amazon is hosting an event in Seattle on June 18. While we lack confirmation that it's truly smartphone time, reading the tea leaves gives us a pretty good inkling the phone will finally show its face. Read more       2 Death knell sounded for the Sony PSP It's the end of an era, with Sony reportedly ending shipments of the trusty old PlayStation Portable handheld gaming console in Japan, a decade on from its launch on home shores. Read more       3 Google's alleged Nexus 8 appears in photo with Android 4.5 The Nexus 8 tablet rumours just won't relent, but it's looking ever more likely that it might actually launch soon as some new pictures supposedly show the device. The pictures were sent to MyDrivers.com and show the slate in a protective case. Read more       4 Samsung's Tizen TVs could be here sooner than you think Samsung has shown off an early version of its Tizen-based Smart TV interface and promised sets packing the OS will arrive "very soon." Read more       Competition WIN! An Acer H6510BD 3D projector worth over £600   Here's your chance to win a fantastic full HD, 3D projector capable of producing a display up to 300 inches in size, courtesy of Acer. Just answer the simple question and you'll be in with a chance of owning the brilliant H6510BD, which you can connect it to your television, laptop or console for some serious high-def viewing action in 2D or 3D. Enter competition     Your tweets this week       The week's best buys PlayStation 4 The most powerful games console in the world, the PS4 will be a complete system with a few more features and games. View offer Read review       Samsung UE48H6400 A great value all-rounder with a highly capable direct LED-backlit LCD screen, lusciously deep black and ultra-bright colours. View offer Read review       Sony HX60V A reliable travel camera that takes great shots, packs connectivity features, and has a decent range of creative options. View offer Read review       How will you watch the World Cup? @StuN_UK Epic fail in trying to convince my wife we need a 4K TV 😢     @StTim Kuro 60", ADA suite 7.1HD, two Linn C5100 aktiv, Linn Ninka, Tukan, Kan and Linn sub.     @phinephas 42la740v with Logitech z506 as cinema system.       Top   tablets With choice comes decisions - but we've made it easy for you and pulled together the top 10 tablets of the moment available in the UK.   iPad Air       Sony Xperia Z2 Tablet       iPad mini 2 with Retina display View top 10           TechRadar Promotion TechRadar Download: OpenOffice Download OpenOffice, the popular free competitor to Office - it offers everything you need for daily office work: from a text editor to spreadsheet and presentation features Download now TechRadar Deal: Mofred Mini 13000mAh Dual USB portable battery pack just £8.89 Never run out of juice again with this quick, portable back-up charger, compatible with most smartphones and tablets. Usually £29.99, it's just £8.89 at Amazon now. View promotion  New issue out now The tech connoisseur's watch guide, Samsung Galaxy S5 vs Sony Xperia Z2, and master your snaps from selfies to SLRs. Download now         www.techradar.com

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