Yup. Today is the day.
Keep an eye on this Link: http://www.apple.com/iphone/softwareupdate/

If you go to Apple’s actual U.S. website, you’ll see that the launch here is still slated for sometime today. So ignore the tweets that are undoubtedly filing up your screen right now. iPhone 3.0 will be released at some point today — though those hoping for a midnight launch were disappointed — and the iPhone 3G S will be out on Friday.

A host of added features come with this upgrade, in time with the release of the iPhone 3G S in a few days time. Among these are the following: Recent Calls now shows more details (call length, etc); Ability to change/set “own number” (my number) in the SIM Card. Will be displayed in the Contacts list and iTunes, as well as possibly used for MMS identification.
Here is a brief list of some of the biggest updates:

•Cut, Copy and Paste: Amazing as it seems, this relatively simple tool
has not been available for the iPhone. With the 3.0 update users will now be able to copy text and pictures, then paste them anywhere system-wide.

•Push Notifications: This feature has long been promised, but Apple has yet to deliver. Push essentially permits background processing capabilities. Meaning, apps will always be on and will update in real-time.

•Landscape keyboard: Now users will have the ability to type in landscape mode when writing emails.

•MMS: Finally you’ll be able to use MMS and send pictures through your iPhone! This application will take the place of the SMS app and will even allow users to send voice memos.

•Peer-to-Peer connectivity: With this iPhone users will be able to find each other over Bluetooth or wifi connections. This can be used for anything, from gaming to sharing data.

•Spotlight searching: This app will be introduced into the home screen. There will be a magnifying glass that you flick. Once it opens simply type in what you are looking for and the software will retrieve it.

I’ve listed only a couple of the 100+ features. I didn’t even touch some of the unique apps that will be roll out this summer (like turn-by-turn GPS). Although you will have to wait to download the update, I’ll provide instructions now so you can be prepared for when update 3.0 launches.

Download the Released Iphone 3.0 Update is a post from: Universal Ramblings

Shipping worldwide this November 17th, Left 4 Dead 2 will focus on melee combat with new weapons like chainsaws, frying pans, axes, baseball bats, and more. The follow-up will also introduce new survivors, boss zombies, weapons, items, co-op campaigns, versus campaigns, and Survival mode maps.

The game will also include AI Director 2.0, which allows Director to further custom-tailor gameplay by procedurally changing weather effects, world objects, and pathways, as well as “enemy population, effects, and sounds to match the players’ performance.”

The original Left 4 Dead sold over 2.5 million copies worldwide at retail since releasing November 2008 thanks to a $10+ million marketing campaign. Valve intends to again support this new game’s launch with a multi-million dollar marketing TV/online/outside campaign.

“Left 4 Dead was backed by our most aggressive advertising campaign to date, and resulted in a top 5 showing on two platforms during holiday 2008,” says Valve marketing VP Doug Lombardi. “Left 4 Dead 2 is a larger game and will be supported with even more consumer and retail advertising programs than the original.”

The game already has a release date for November 17 which means that this title has jumped up to near the top of the list of our “Big PC Games of 2009.” We hope to learn more about the game when we meet with Valve at E3 later this week.

E3 2009 — the game industry’s most important convention this year — is happening all this week! Check out E3.1UP.COM for news, previews, podcasts, videos, blogs, and more direct from the Los Angeles Convention Center.

Left 4 Dead 2 arriving on November 17th, 2009 is a post from: Universal Ramblings

Taysha, at twenty-four, is the CEO of H.Couture Beauty LLC and the nonprofit H.Couture Beauty Water Inc. (a.k.a. Beauty Water ORG) Taysha became a millionairess through her investments (i.e., real estate and diamond reselling) and ghostwriting ventures while in college. Taysha has a passion for beauty, fashion, business and people, and because of her diverse cultural background, she is anything but one-dimensional. Taysha Smith Valez is currently in discussion with investors, the best chemists, manufacturers, and distributors in the business. “Look out for H.Couture Beauty. We plan to be here for a long time and literally, on the lips of every woman! H. Couture Beauty plans to change the business model of fashion, beauty, and professional workings as we know it.

Twenty Four year old self made millionaire and entrepreneur Taysha Smith Valez signs with Allison Dawn Public Relations for the launch of her latest groundbreaking effort, The Socialite Collection – A Lipstick and EyeLash Cosmetics Collection which will revolutionize the cosmetics industry with impeccable VIP concierge service.

Apparently it’s rare to see her in public!

Just Curious, Who is Taysha Valez ? is a post from: Universal Ramblings