Software : Download of the day: Inkscape |
- Download of the day: Inkscape
- Downloads: Christmas crackers: Photoscape
- Nokia's first Android tablet could arrive mere days into 2015
| Posted:  Inkscape is a great free program for creating vectors (scalable graphics that won't blur when you resize them) – so much so, in fact, that it it's a serious alternative to expensive alternatives like Adobe Illustrator. Why you need itAdobe has a dominant position in the image software world, but that doesn't mean there aren't excellent alternatives. Inkscape is one such program – an open-source vector imaging suite that mounts a serious challenge to Adobe's Illustrator behemoth. And what's more, Illustrator is over £210 for a year-long license; Inkscape is free. But don't think it's just some cheap alternative. Inkscape comes with all sorts of tools for manipulating and creating vector graphics, be that through paths, shapes, text or embedded bitmaps. You can manipulate image shapes, fill them with gradients, group them with other layers, convert them to paths and so much more. There's not enough space to list everything that Inkscape can do, which just attests to how powerful it is. Simply put, if you can do it in Illustrator, chances are you can do it in Inkscape, and that's pretty incredible for a piece of free vector software. If nothing else, give it a try to see how you find it; if it's not for you, you haven't lost a thing. Key features
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| Downloads: Christmas crackers: Photoscape Posted:  It may be that you get a new camera for Christmas, but even if you are still using one from last year or earlier, you're probably going to be taking a lot of photos over the coming weeks. From pictures of relatives you only catch up with once a year, to shots of that 'interesting' jumper you were given by a friend, Christmas photos are lasting memories. You could print out your favourite pictures, but PhotoScape provides you with the tools you need to show them off on your computer. The program can be used to edit photos – including making batch edits to whole bundles at once – but it also includes a number of options for displaying pictures. This is great for when you have friends and family visiting, as you can all gather together and browse through a digital photo album. If you're feeling creative, you can use the editing tools to do something a little different with your images, and the option to make animated GIFs gives you the chance to create something that you can share online or via email. Other great features include templates that can be used to transform your photos into calendars, posters and more. |
| Nokia's first Android tablet could arrive mere days into 2015 Posted:  The Nokia faithful has been waiting in breathless anticipation for the arrival of the company's first Android tablet, and that patience is about to be rewarded - assuming you live in China. GSM Arena (via Sina Technology) reported Monday that the world's first Android tablet built by Nokia may finally break cover on January 7, although it's unclear if the device will launch or actually go on sale that day. Either way, the date is only of significance for fans in China, which is where the 7.9-inch Nokia N1 is expected to first make its mark, presumably before what's left of the Finnish giant decides to make tracks for other destinations. Nokia made the N1 official last month after weeks of speculation, but only provided a vague release sometime in the first quarter of 2015, despite having plenty to say about specs at the time. Don't you N1-ant me, babyLaunching with Android 5.0 Lollipop on board, the Nokia N1 features a 2048 x 1536 touchscreen display powered by a quad-core Intel Atom Z3580 processor clocked at 2.3GHz with 2GB RAM. Packed with a 5300 mAh battery, 32GB of onboard storage and dual cameras (5MP at front, 8MP around back), Nokia's debut on the Android tablet scene will arrive with the company's custom Z Launcher software, rather than a pure Lollipop experience. We may have to wait until January 7 to get an exact price on the Chinese version of the Nokia N1, although the tablet is expected to sell for around $249 (about UK£160, AU$307), putting it somewhere in the middle of the Android tablet spectrum. |
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