Want a REALLY cool accessory for ANY smartphone connected device:indiegogo.com/projects/267138?c=home
Without a DOUBT, the neatest thing out there.
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Samsung India will try to break a Guiness World Record for the most collaborative art piece to promote the Note II
Take Photos Like a Top Model with Smize Yourself! on iOS
New York, New York – Get a lesson in taking the fiercest photos from fashion, beauty, and business icon Tyra Banks with the immediate release of Smize Yourself! 1.01 on iOS. Invented by the model mogul, smizing (smiling with your eyes) is the key to looking like the industry’s top models when photographed. Smize Yourself! teaches users how to smize with personal lessons and encouragement straight from Tyra. The app then allows users to push their smize to the next level by enhancing their look using the latest facial morphing technology, producing a super fun and ultra fierce exaggerated smize. With voice over narration and instructions from the original smizing expert, Tyra Banks, point, pose, and push any picture to a whole new level of fabulous with a single swipe.
Featuring a sassy video tutorial starring Tyra, Smize Yourself! gives users a 3 step guide for taking photos like the world’s top models by focusing directly on the emotion communicated through one’s eyes. Individuals then use their smartphone’s camera to position their face within the app’s outline, snap a photo of themselves while smizing, and adjust the markers on their eyes and mouth. Employing Tyra’s own smizing technology, the app identifies key facial features and lets users adjust the level of smize on their photo from subtle to exaggerated with one simple swipe. Users can practice their smizing by referencing a portfolio of their saved images with the Smize Yourself! photo album and share their best shots with friends via Facebook, Twitter, or email.
“Smize Yourself! is an exciting new product that I am beyond thrilled to release,” states Tyra Banks, iconic Supermodel and Chairman/CEO of The Tyra Banks Company. “While photographers once said ‘Cheese’ before snapping a shot, they now say ‘SMIZE’. I hope everyone will enjoy the app because it takes smizing to the next level!”
For more information, please follow Tyra Banks on Twitter or visit her on Facebook.
Feature Highlights:
* Personal video tutorial, instructions, and voice-overs straight from smizing expert Tyra Banks
* Listen to Tyra encourage users by cheering for them as they perfect their smize
* Single swipe morphing technology lets users increase and decrease the amount of their photo’s smize in real-time
* Photo album feature collects a portfolio of saved images for individuals to review and improve their smize
* Social integration allows users to share their best smizing photos via Facebook, Twitter, and Email
* History of smizing and fun explanation of what the word really means
Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (3rd/4th/5th generation), and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.1 or later
* Universal app optimized for display on all iOS devices
* 60.3 MB
Pricing and Availability:
Smize Yourself! 1.01 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo & Video category.
The Tyra Banks Company, Inc. is an entertainment, lifestyle, beauty and fashion company based in New York City. The company supports Tyra Banks branded ventures and specializes in media production, marketing, business development, digital media, social and mobile media and development, public relations and philanthropy. Copyright (C) 2012 Tyra Banks Company, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
AT&T's 4G LTE signal now covers more than 150 million Americans
AT&T crews had a busy week, lighting up 24 new markets with its 4G LTE signal. Major markets like Denver, Colorado; Louisville, Kentucky; Milwaukee, Wisconsin; Daytona Beach and Pensacola, Florida now offer data speeds as much as ten times faster than 3G speeds. Smaller markets that now receive AT&T's 4G LTE signal include Twin Cities, Minnesota; Provo, Utah; York, Pennsylvania; Anne Arundel County, near Annapolis, Maryland; and Fairfield County near Danbury, Connecticut. All together, 150 million people can now access AT&T 4G LTE and that is twice the number that could access the carrier's speediest service last year. By the end of next year, that figure is expected to rise to 250 million people and hit 300 million people by 2015. As of today, the mobile operator covers 103 markets with LTE.
AT&T continues to trail Verizon in the number of markets it covers with LTE. Big Red's 4G LTE signal reaches into 440 markets, covering more than 250 million people although the carrier did have a huge head start. AT&T does have a comfortable lead over Sprint. That carrier just started building out its LTE pipeline in June.
source: Electronista
Samsung shows interest in Apple's deal with HTC
Last weekend, Apple and HTC announced that they had reached agreement on a ten-year pact that involves cross-licensing patents, and the immediate halting of patent litigation between the two. While terms of the deal were not disclosed, the Wall Street Journal reported that HTC was to pay Apple as part of the agreement. Apple's main rival, Samsung, is interested in taking a look at the agreement that Apple signed with HTC. Samsung wants to know if two of the patents involved in its battle with the Cupertino crew, '381 and '915 are part of the licensing agreement with HTC. The '381 has to do with the bounce-back effect and the '915 deals with scrolling and zooming. Samsung also wants to know if there are patents that Apple tossed into the agreement that it doesn't license to other firms. Apple patent licensing director Boris Teksler calls those rarely made-available parts of Apple's IP portfolio as the "untouchables".
Samsung has asked the court to make a ruling on whether it can obtain a copy of the document by November 27th. There is some speculation that Samsung and Apple will eventually reach a settlement of their own. A judge has just allowed both tech giants to add each other's newest flagship smartphones to their second patent battle in San Jose while a post-trial hearing is scheduled for December 6th on issues pertaining to the first trial. Samsung seeks a new trial while Apple wants a permanent injunction placed on eight Samsung models.
Samsung has asked the court to make a ruling on whether it can obtain a copy of the document by November 27th. There is some speculation that Samsung and Apple will eventually reach a settlement of their own. A judge has just allowed both tech giants to add each other's newest flagship smartphones to their second patent battle in San Jose while a post-trial hearing is scheduled for December 6th on issues pertaining to the first trial. Samsung seeks a new trial while Apple wants a permanent injunction placed on eight Samsung models.
source: CNET
MetroPCS expects stockholders to approve T-Mobile deal at meeting in February or March
MetroPCS CFO Braxton Carter told a Morgan Stanley investor conference on Friday that the company had spoken with several other potential suitors, but is now firmly 100% behind the deal it has inked with T-Mobile.The combination of the nation's fourth and fifth largest carriers should strengthen T-Mobile and make them a more viable challenger in the industry. Carter also said that the combined company will outperform some of its earlier estimates for profit margins thanks to savings between the two firms and MetroPCS' expansion into new parts of the country. Carter added that he believes that MetroPCS shareholders, who by law need to approve the deal, are behind the acquisition. Both firms filed proxy statements with the SEC on Friday to get the votes of their respective shareholders on the deal. MetroPCS is expected to hold its shareholder vote for February or March.
Last year, Sprint and its CEO Dan Hesse were said to have agreed on an $8 billion buy out of MetroPCS only to have Sprint's board reject the deal. Both T-Mobile and MetroPCS' boards have agreed to the current acquisition leaving stockholders and regulators left to sign off on the deal.
source: Reuters
A vision for Google Wireless and the troubles it would face
All I heard was Android experience free from carrier bloat and no contract! If Google can actually get this off the ground, we can finally buy whatever phone you like and bring it to their network, something that Google has been keen on doing since the inception of the Nexus devices. There will be some serious opposition from VZW, AT&T, Sprint and the like because of Googles all encompassing reach, but hey competition is competition as long as it plays by the rules the Government sets forth. I see problems in China though, no two ways about that right there.Dreaming of low cost cell service on a phone I chose because it fit what I wanted instead of having to choose phone by carrier. OEM would just have to make a phone that is compatible with world standards. One thing how is it LTE radios aren't able to just switch channels within the same band? Technology reaches this far, yet we have radios in cell phones that can't do multiple bands, that is mind boggling. Hope Qualcomm and Broadcom are up to the task of building baseband radios that can switch with a simple software update.
Nettelator for ADN ships from Stone Design
Albuquerque, New Mexico – Stone Design announced today its Nettelator App, a best of breed, next generation ADN (App.Net) client, is now available on the App Store for iPhone and iPod touch. Designed to take advantage of the App.Net service, Nettelator leapfrogs the current flock of ADN apps with its beautiful design, innovative features, and blazingly fast performance. Nettelator is the perfect ADN client for both new and seasoned users alike.
Features Highlights:
* Timeline Photos. Nettelator places previews of photos directly under the posts they came from. With just a single touch, the photo springs to life, giving you immediate access to the full-size image.
* Website Previews. No longer will you wonder what’s behind the curtain of a shortened URL. Nettelator loads previews of the links in a post. A quick tap and the website is at the ready. It’s a site-seeing sneak peek.
* Multiple Timelines. Nettelator elegantly allows for the addition of multiple timelines, known as Timeline Shortcuts, to your main friends Timeline. Whether it’s something hot in the news that you’re keen to keep tabs on, or something of a more permanent nature, Multiple Timelines in Nettelator is the smart solution to keeping up with what’s important.
* Multiple Accounts. Have a blog, band, or alter-ego that has tweets of its very own? Nettelator has you covered. Just touch the accounts button and the interface animates down, providing instant access to any given one.
* Simultpost. When you want to post the same thing from multiple accounts – let’s say an announcement, invitation, link, or anything else – Nettelator makes it a breeze. A tap or two and you’re all set. Simulpost in Nettelator handles all of your multiple-personalities with ease.
Language Support:
English and Japanese
Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* 25.5 MB
Pricing and Availability:
Nettelator 1.0.1 is $4.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Social Networking category.
Stone Design is a New Mexico based software corporation founded in 1984 by Andrew Stone, author of over 20 titles for Mac OS X and it’s predecessor, the NeXT Operating System. Andrew has led the charge in the indie software scene for over twenty years, and continues to do so on the iPhone and iPad. This year, in conjunction with user interface designer Ollie Wagner, Stone Design continues to innovate alongside the latest offerings from Apple. Copyright (C) 2012 Stone Design. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Samsung Galaxy Nexus and Victory 4G for Sprint will be offered for free on Black Friday
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PartyPlanner Pro becomes the Event Planner Expert
Trondheim, Norway – Elviranett Solutions launch the PartyPlanner Pro to help users for the event planning. The apps is designed for professionals and regular users to plan guest-list, create to-do list, create, and send invites directly from the app, assign tasks to team members and find location. Integrated with Facebook, it strengthens the role of the PartyPlanner Pro as the Event Planner Expert.
Users are required to plan or create events every day, such as the birthday party, company ceremony and so on. Those events include a lot of tasks, for example, plan guest-list, create to-do list, find location, and send invites to your friends. Users need to spend much effort and time in order to complete the tasks on time. Especially for less experienced users, they might miss some important tasks for the planning of activities. For instance, if they missed to plan guest-list, important guests miss the activities. On the other hand, if they missed to create to-do list, they missed some important steps.
Designed for professionals and regular users, the PartyPlanner Pro, acts as a secretary to help you organize events. It can help you to prepare a lot of important tasks, such as find the location of activities, create to-do list, assign tasks, and plan guest-list. Making use of the mobiles, the PartyPlanner Pro can create, and send invites directly from the app. It can even help to synchronize the event to your mobile’s calendar, which is convenient to remind users.
In addition to the normal features of event planning apps in the market, the PartyPlanner Pro has some special features. Event preparation is not only done by one person, but shall involve teamwork. The PartyPlanner Pro can help to separate the event into different tasks, and assign tasks to the team members. For instance, if users think that their members are good to plan guest-list, create to-do list or find location, they can assign tasks by sending SMS or email to the members to complete it. By setting reminders, the apps can help to remind members to complete the tasks on time.
The PartyPlanner Pro is a reliable event planning app. Designed for professionals and regular users, it is equipped with an automatic backup. It can help to store the data in different tasks like plan guest-list, create to-do list, assigning tasks, finding location and much more. Therefore, it can prevent users from losing the invaluable event information, and the tasks that are already completed.
As a party-planning expert, user-friendly interface is important to the users. The PartyPlanner Pro is equipped with good user menu and quick navigation approach. They can easily find the icon to plan guest-list, create to-do list, assign tasks, find location and send invites directly from the app. Users spend less time in waiting the loading of the apps. In addition, the PartyPlanner Pro consists a lot of templates, which are ready to use by users subject to installation. It saves much time for users when creating multiple events.
Integrated with Facebook is the important feature of the PartyPlanner Pro. Nowadays, Facebook is an important platform for users to collect with friends. The PartyPlanner Pro helps to import the friends from users’ Facebook to the apps. Therefore, it is easy for users to plan guest-list. By creating the events, it helps to publish the events in Facebook and send invites directly from the app. Integrated with Facebook; friends can know the details of the events, such as the location. It can even sync guest statuses from Facebook.
Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4, iPhone 4S, iPhone 5, iPod touch and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* 8.7 MB
Pricing and Availability:
PartyPlanner Pro 3.1 is $1.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Social Networking category.
Elviranett Solutions
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Elviranett Solutions is a worldwide developer, consultant and advisers of mobile applications that are used in a broad range of mobile phones, tablets and computers. The product portfolio includes games, business applications and utility applications. Elviranett Solutions was founded in 2011, with their main site located in Trondheim, Norway. The company provides a variety of products and services in digital form. All products are based on digital delivery such as mail, uploaded applications, remote consultancy and business advisory related to mobile devices and tablets. The company has highly qualified IT engineers with a minimum degree of Bachelor In Informatics combined with serveral digital industry certifiactions, all with several years of experience as consultants, developers, advisors, strategists and business integrators. Copyright (C) 2012 Elviranett Solutions. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Samsung Galaxy S II 4G smartphone available now at Virgin Mobile USA
The Samsung Galaxy S II 4G smartphone can be yours now, Virgin Mobile USA has officially announced the existence of this handset. The carrier is offering this Samsung smartphone for costs $369.99 of course, no-contract required. According to press release, the Virgin Mobile’s Samsung Galaxy S II 4G can be found at online and in stores.
Available in white and titanium color options, new Galaxy S II 4G smartphone has a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED WVGA touchscreen display. This handset is support for 4G (Sprint’s WiMAX) connectivity, and runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS (upgradeable to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean).
The S II has features a faster 1.2GHz Samsung Exynos dual-core processor, an 8MP camera on the back, and a 2MP front-facing camera. Moreover, it is equipped with Bluetooth 3.0, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB).
Dimensions of Samsung Galaxy S II 4G are 5.1 x 0.38 x 2.7 inches and weighs 4.6 oz. Its battery is enabling up to 8.7 hours of talk time, 9 days of standby.
Friday, November 16, 2012
Microsoft updates SkyDrive for Android, microSD card file uploads now supported
A bigger and bigger part of our digital lifestyles is being moved to the cloud - that cannot be denied. And with the cloud becoming an integral part of an ever-increasing number of applications and services, you can hardly find a big enterprise nowadays that isn't offering some form of cloud storage service.
Never wanting to be left out of the game, Microsoft is already a prominent player in this space through its SkyDrive service. If you are hearing about SkyDrive for the first time - well, it's basically a cloud storage service, offering you the decent amount of 7 GB for free.
The news is that the Android SkyDrive client has just graduated to version 1.1. Probably the most important new functionality it brings is that it now allows you to upload files directly from you microSD card, without having to move them to the internal storage first. Microsoft has also added some new settings dealing with photo uploads and download size, and on top of that the graphical user interface of the app has also been refreshed.
So, if you happen to be a SkyDrive user with an Android device - why don't you head to the PlayStore and get your update!
Download SkyDrive for Android | iOS | WindowsPhone
source: Microsoft via AndroidCentral
Future Snapdragon chips might come with ultrasound for future touch-free gesture interfaces
Qualcomm has just acquired EPOS Development, a company known for working on ultrasound technologies, and it confirmed that future Snapdragon chips will use the company’s insight. The Snapdragon chip is common on Android, and it is the one chip powering all Windows Phone devices.
What this means is that the ultrasound technologies works in three dimensions, both on the display and off of it. Thus, you could just use gestures in the air to control the device.
Epos’ technology could be used for stylus and gesture recognition, and possibly even move away from the now dominant touch interfaces.
Here is a short description of the technology by the Israeli EPOC itself:
What this means is that the ultrasound technologies works in three dimensions, both on the display and off of it. Thus, you could just use gestures in the air to control the device.
To give the new technology a boost in consumer electronics and the educational and enterprise markets, Qualcomm will provide stylus reference designs.
EPOS is a hint of what’s to come eventually after touchscreens. Touch-free and pen interactions a la Minority Report might not come en masse next year, but the technology is definitely already there. And given the fact that Qualcomm recently surpassed Intel in its market value, we could well see this kind of innovation from it.
source: Tech Crunch
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SAN DIEGO, Nov. 16, 2012 /PRNewswire/ – Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), today announced that it has acquired certain assets of EPOS Development, Ltd. (EPOS), a leading developer of ultrasound technologies for input solutions, including pen, stylus and gesture recognition. The company, based in Hod Hasharon, Israel, has developed digital positioning technology that enables device manufacturers to integrate advanced user input capabilities into a wide range of consumer devices.
“As computing evolves beyond the PC, consumers are looking for intuitive new ways to interact with their mobile devices,” said Raj Talluri, senior vice president, product management, QTI. “EPOS’ technology goes beyond the PC-era mouse and keyboard and enables touch-free gesture and pen interactions as user input mechanisms. Enabling this technology on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor will allow devices that accommodate a more mobile and multimedia-centric lifestyle.”
The acquired assets will further strengthen and differentiate Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processor, allowing unique and powerful next-generation user experiences for smartphones, tablets and e-readers. EPOS team members who are joining Qualcomm will be integrated into Qualcomm Israel’s R&D team and will be focused on delivering new mobile device and service capabilities.
The EPOS technology is based on the digital transmission of ultrasonic waves, enabling precise tracking by a receiver to enable multiple applications.
“Ultrasound technology provides device manufacturers a low-cost approach for integrating pen and stylus-based user interfaces into their products while gaining the benefit of a slew of new capabilities,” said Oded Turbahn, chief executive officer, EPOS. “Relative to other pen and stylus input solutions, the additional bill of material cost for the device is minimal as the technology does not require changes to the device’s screen and is independent of screen size. The EPOS team is excited about joining Qualcomm in working to further the potential of digital ultrasound.”
EPOS’ ultrasound technology provides a differentiated, high-resolution user experience that works on screen and off screen, as well as in three dimensions. Qualcomm intends to provide digital pen/stylus reference designs to help accelerate adoption of this technology in the consumer, enterprise and education markets.
About EPOS Development, Ltd.
EPOS Development, Ltd. is a leading provider of advanced digital positioning technologies. Headquartered in Israel and backed by Jerusalem Venture Partners (JVP), Walden Israel Venture Capital and Tel-Ad, EPOS develops next-generation input solutions for consumer electronics and mobile devices.
About Qualcomm Technologies
Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (QTI), a wholly owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM), is redefining the way people incorporate wireless devices and services into everyday life. QTI and its subsidiaries operate substantially all of Qualcomm’s research and development activities, and product and services businesses, including Qualcomm’s semiconductor business, QCT. QTI’s developments enable opportunities across the wireless and wired value chains by making devices and networks faster, content richer and communications more personal and affordable to people everywhere. For more information, go to www.qualcomm.com.
ArtStudio for iPhone – New Interface, New Engine, Lots of New Features
Lodz, Poland – Lucky Clan has announced the release and immediate availability of ArtStudio 5.0, an update to their versatile drawing/painting/photo editing app. ArtStudio is the most comprehensive, sketching, painting and photo editing tool in the App Store. Completely re-designed from the ground up the new ArtStudio features a beautiful new user interface and a powerful new graphics engine to make creating works of art faster, easier, and more fun! Using advanced drawing algorithms this is the fastest and most precise version of ArtStudio to date.
What’s New:
* New UX
* Incredible performance boost
* Bigger max canvas sizes: 3264×2448(iPhone 5), 25921936 (iPhone 4s, iPhone 4), 20481536 (iPhone 3gs)
* Use as many layers as memory allows
* 450 High Quality Brushes (150 free, 300 paid) in 27 groups
* Improved text tool: text layers, external TTF fonts (uploaded in iTunes)
* Added Heal tool – perfect for removing pimples and wrinkles from faces and other unwanted objects from any photo
* Added Distort feature: skew, perspective, free transform – available in Edit->Distort…
* Added guidelines and grid
* 21 layer blending modes: normal, dissolve, darken, multiply, burn, subtract, lighten, screen, dodge, add, overlay, soft light, hard light, difference, grain extract, grain merge, divide, hue, saturation, color, value
* Many more brush settings: blur, flip, size, opacity, spacing, fadeout, squeeze, wetness, angle, speed-size, speed-opacity, random flip, scatter, jitter-spacing, jitter-angle, jitter-size, jitter-squeeze, jitter-opacity, jitter-hue, jitter-saturation, jitter-lightness
* Curves adjustment
* 40 filters including incredible Elastify filter
* Auto contrast/colors/white balance
* Air Print
* And many more
Features:
* iPhone 5 fully supported
* Flexible canvas size, max: 3264×2448(iPhone 5), 25921936 (iPhone 4s, iPhone 4), 20481536 (iPhone 3gs)
* 16 tools: select, pencil, wet paintbrush, dry paintbrush, spray, dots, eraser, smudge, bucket fill, gradient, text, clone, heal, blur/sharpen, dodge/burn, eyedropper
* 450 HIGH QUALITY BRUSHES (150 free, 300 paid) divided into 30 groups
* Custom brushes, max size: 500x500px
* Select tool: rect/ellipse/lasso/magic wand/by color, add/sub/intersect, contract/expand/round corners/border/…
* Text tool: over 150 system fonts, support of external TTF fonts (just upload .ttf file in iTunes using File Sharing), special text layer to easy edit text
* Favorites list to quickly access user’s favorite brush settings
* Fully customizable stroke settings: blur, flip, size, opacity, spacing, fadeout, squeeze, angle, speed-size, speed-opacity, random flip, scatter, jitter-spacing, jitter-angle, jitter-size, jitter-squeeze, jitter-opacity, jitter-hue, jitter-saturation, jitter-lightness
* Simulated brush pressure, support for bluetooth stylus pressure sensitivity
* Symmetric drawing
* Guidelines, grid
* Shapes: lines, rectangles, ellipses, polygons (open, closed)
* Layer options: add, duplicate, merge down/visible, delete, lock alpha, show/hide, link, name, reorder, opacity, blending modes
* Layer masks
* Layer/selection transformations: move/scale/rotate with multi-touch, flip, rotate left/right, fill/erase
* Distort (skew, perspective etc)
* 21 layer blending modes: normal, multiply, add, difference, screen, overlay, hue, saturation, color, value,…
* Import from ‘Photos’, camera, iTunes, clipboard
* Export as JPG/PNG/PSD to ‘Photos’, email, clipboard, iTunes
* Multi-touch navigation with unlimited zoom
* Undo/redo with almost infinite number of steps
* Image resize (none, bilinear, bicubic, lanczos interpolations) , change canvas size, crop
* 40 filters: gaussian/motion/radial blur, sharpen, unsharp mask, add noise, render clouds, edge detect, border/vignette and more
* Elastify filter used to make incredible distortions
* Adjustments: brightness/contrast/exposure, hue/saturation/lightness, color balance, temperature, shadows/highlights, Curves, auto contrast/colors/white balance and more
Language Support:
* US English
Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (3rd/4th/5th generation), and iPad
* iOS 4.3 or later
* 20.6 MB
Pricing and Availability:
ArtStudio for iPhone 5.0 is $2.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Photo & Video category.
Lucky Clan
ArtStudio for iPhone 5.0
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Located in Lodz, Poland, the Lucky Clan team is an independent software company founded by Sylwester Los in March of 2010. With a focus on the iOS platform, Lucky’s mission is to provide their customers with the highest quality, reliability and compatibility with every device produced by Apple. Their flagship app, ArtStudio, has become one of the most popular tools for drawing, painting, and photo editing for iPhone and iPad. Copyright (C) 2012 Lucky Clan. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Scholarship Winners Announced
Congratulations to #NMXU scholarship recipient, Allissa Richardson.The New Media Expo team is thrilled to announce the winner and first and second runners up of the New Media Expo University scholarship. We received almost 300 entries and every single one of them had something to offer. Our judges, Blogger Kelby Carr, Podcaster Todd Cochrane and WebTV Producer Jeff Keonig took their jobs seriously and chose finalists based on experience, talent, passion for learning and ability to use their new found knowledge well into the future. Make no mistake, our winners are going to be forces to be reckoned with.
Congratulations to scholarship winner Allissa Richardson, who will attend New Media Expo on our dime. We’re going to fly Allissa to Las Vegas, offer her lodging at the Rio and provide a top-notch educational experience at New Media Expo. We chose Allissa as our scholarship winner because she’s already doing good things. She’s using her knowledge to help others learn how to create slick videos using their smartphones. Allissa has so much to offer content creators and her time at NMX will help to not only elevate her career, but also to enrich her students’ lives.
Please meet Allissa Richardson:
Congratulations also to first runner up Riley Blanton and second runner up Jen Reeves. They are also receiving complimentary content creator passes. We look forward to seeing good things from them in the future. 
Want to learn more about creating better content for your Blog, Podcast or Video Series? What about growing your audience or monetizing the right way? Come meet industry experts, network with peers and most importantly, find the solutions you need at the world's largest conference and trade show for the new media industry, New Media Expo! >> Reserve your seat at NMX today.
AT&T launches new global flat rate plans, Data Global subscribers get 1GB free at Wi-Fi hotspots abroad
New AT&T Global Packages Make it More Affordable for Travelers to Call, Text, Tweet and Post Abroad
On Nov. 16, AT&T Will Launch New Travel Minutes Calling Packages, A New Global Messaging 600 Package and New Wi-Fi Capabilities for Select Data Global Add-On Packages
Dallas, Texas, November 15, 2012
For anyone planning an international getaway, AT&T* today announced the launch of new discount roaming packages for calling and messaging, as well as new Wi-Fi capabilities on select AT&T Data Global Add-On packages. AT&T's latest international offerings, which go into effect Nov. 16, are designed to give customers more choice, more value and more reasons to keep in touch when traveling abroad.
Calling: New AT&T Travel Minutes
AT&T will soon launch a trio of Travel Minutes packages that offer significant cost savings when making or receiving calls while traveling abroad. Ideal for anyone planning a short stay abroad, the new packages offer tremendous value over pay-per-use rates and help keep wireless bills predictable by giving customers a bucket of minutes for one flat price when roaming in more than 220 countries.
Joining the AT&T Canada and Mexico Travel Minutes package, which was introduced earlier this year but will now be available at a better value, are AT&T Europe Travel Minutes and AT&T Rest of World Travel Minutes. Customers planning a trip abroad, who would like the convenience of being able to place and receive calls at a discounted rate on the same number as they use at home, will simply select the appropriate Travel Minutes package based on the country or countries they will be visiting, and then select the amount of calling minutes that will best meet their needs.1
Canada and Mexico Travel Minutes, which covers voice calls made and received while traveling in Canada and Mexico, includes:
80 minutes of talk time for $30/month ($0.38 per minute effective rate)
200 minutes of talk time for $60/month ($0.30 per minute effective rate)
500 minutes of talk time for $120/month ($0.24 per minute effective rate)
Overage rate is $.50/min.
Europe Travel Minutes, which covers voice calls made and received while traveling in more than 40 European countries, includes:
30 minutes of talk time for $30/month ($1.00 per minute effective rate)
80 minutes of talk time for $60/month ($0.75 per minute effective rate)
200 minutes of talk time for $120/month ($0.60 per minute effective rate)
Overage rate is $1.00/min.
Rest of World Travel Minutes, which covers voice calls made and received in most of the countries not covered by the other two packages, includes:
15 minutes of talk time for $30/month ($2.00 per minute effective rate)
40 minutes of talk time for $60/month ($1.50 per minute effective rate)
100 minutes of talk time for $120/month ($1.20 per minute effective rate)
Overage rate is $2.00/min.
Messaging: New Global Messaging 600 Package
Whether it's the standard "I wish u were here" text message or a more personalized and animated video message in front of some spectacular international landmark, being able to send a message from around the world to loved ones back home is definitely one of the perks of mobile technology. For those international travelers who want to share their adventures while on the go, AT&T is excited to introduce the new Global Messaging 600 package, which lets customers send 600 text, picture and video messages abroad for $60/month from more than 140 countries.2
The new Global Messaging 600 package, which replaces Global Messaging 500, offers significant savings when compared to international roaming pay-per-use messaging rates, which cost travelers $.50 per message sent for text messages and $1.30 per message sent for picture and video messages. In contrast, with the Global Messaging 600 package, customers just pay $.10 a message-regardless if it's a text, picture or video message.
In addition to the Global Messaging 600 package, AT&T also offers Global Messaging 200 for $30/month and Global Messaging 50 for $10/month.
Data: New Wi-Fi Enhancement to Select Data Global Add-On Packages
In June, AT&T introduced its new lineup of Data Global Add-On packages that enable consumer and business customers to enjoy significant cost savings when accessing data in more than 140 countries.3 Beginning Nov. 16, customers who subscribe to either the 300MB or 800MB Data Global Add-On package will now be able to use the AT&T Wi-Fi International app to access up to 1GB of Wi-Fi each month, at no additional charge, at select AT&T International Wi-Fi hotspots.
International travelers can now enjoy cellular data on the go and also take advantage of Wi-Fi connections where they are available. The AT&T Wi-Fi international app is compatible with most smartphone operating systems.4 At launch, the Wi-Fi hotspots will be available in major cities within 14 countries, with expansion continuing throughout 2013.5
AT&T's wireless customers enjoy a robust selection of world phones and international discount data, messaging and calling packages. With voice service in more than 225 countries, data coverage in more than 210 countries and ultra-fast 3G network services in more than 175 countries, AT&T customers can stay connected to the people, places and information that matters most when they travel abroad.
For more information on AT&T international services as well as travel tips, visit www.att.com/global.
*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
[1] The Europe Region is comprised of the following countries: Aland Islands (Finland), Albania, Andorra, Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Denmark, Estonia, Faroe Islands, Finland, France, Germany, Gibraltar, Greece, Guernsey, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Isle of Man, Italy, Jersey, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Macedonia, Malta, Monaco, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, San Marino, Serbia, Slovakia, Spain, Svalbard, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, Vatican City.
The Rest of the World Region is comprised of the following countries: Afghanistan, Algeria, American Samoa, Angola, Anguilla, Antarctica (Marambio Base), Antigua, Argentina, Armenia Republic, Aruba, Australia, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Bangladesh, Barbados, Belarus, Belize, Benin, Bermuda, Bhutan, Bolivia, Bonaire, St. Eustatius & Saba, Bosnia Herzegovina, Botswana, Brazil, British Virgin Islands, Brunei, Burkina Faso, Burundi, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Cayman Islands, Central African Republic, Chad, Chile, China, Christmas Island, Colombia, Comoros, Congo, Cook Islands, Costa Rica, Curacao, Cyprus, Djibouti, Dominica, Dominican Republic, East Timor, Ecuador, Egypt, El Salvador, Equatorial Guinea, Fiji, French Guiana, French Polynesia (Tahiti), Gabon, Gambia, Georgia, Ghana, Greenland, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Guam, Guatemala, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Guyana, Haiti, Honduras, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia, Iraq, Israel, Ivory Coast, Jamaica, Japan, Jordan, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Kosovo, Kuwait, Kyrgyz Republic, Laos, Lebanon, Lesotho, Liberia, Libya, Macau, Madagascar, Malawi, Malaysia, Maldives, Mali, Martinique, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mayotte, Micronesia, Moldova, Republic of Mongolia, Montenegro, Montserrat, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Nauru, Nepal, Netherlands Antilles, New Caledonia, New Zealand, Nicaragua, Niger, Nigeria, Norfolk Island, Northern Marianas Islands, Oman, Pakistan, Palau, Palestine, Panama, Papua New Guinea, Paraguay, Peru, Philippines, Qatar, Reunion, Russia, Rwanda, Republic of Samoa (Western), Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Seychelles, Sierra Leone, Singapore, Slovenia, Solomon Islands, Somalia, South Africa, South Korea, Sri Lanka, St. Barthelemy, St. Kitts & Nevis, St. Lucia, St. Maarten, St. Martin, St. Pierre & Miquelon, St. Vincent & the Grenadines, Sudan, Suriname, Swaziland, Syria, Taiwan, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Thailand, Togo, Tonga, Trinidad & Tobago, Turks & Caicos, Uganda, Ukraine, United Arab Emirates, Uruguay, Uzbekistan, Vanuatu, Venezuela, Vietnam, Western Sahara, Yemen, Zambia, Zimbabwe.
2 Messaging allowance and overage rates apply to mobile-originated messages in more than 140 countries. Visit att.com/globalcountries for a list of included countries. Messages sent while roaming outside of included countries are billed at pay-per-use rate of $.50/msg for Text and $1.30/msg for Picture/video. Messages received while roaming will be deducted from the customer's domestic messaging package, or, if the customer does not have a domestic messaging package, the messages will be billed at $.20 for a text message, and $.30 for a picture/video message.
3 The AT&T Data Global Add-On packages provide discounted data rates in 140 countries. Outside of these countries, pay-per-use rates apply. Visit att.com/globalcountries for a list of included countries.
4 The AT&T Wi-Fi International application is available as a free download at iTunes and Google Play, and supports iPhone®/iPad® with iOS 4.0 or higher; Android smartphone with OS 2.2 or higher; and Android tablet with OS 3.2 or higher.
5 Wi-Fi hotspots will be initially available in the following locations:
Argentina: Buenos Aires
Australia: Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane, Perth
Brazil: São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Campinas, Brasília
Chile: Santiago
China: Shanghai, Shenzhen, Beijing, Dongguan, Foshan, Jinan, Shenyang, Huizhou, QingDao
Colombia: Bogota
France: Paris, Lyon, Lille, Saint Jean de Monts, Bordeaux, Marseille
Germany: Berlin, Munich, Aachen, Cologne
Hong Kong
Japan: Tokyo, Yokohama, Osaka, Nagoya, Sapporo, Kobe, Kyoto
Netherlands: Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Utrecht, Eindhoven, The Hague
New Zealand: Auckland, Wellington, Christchurch
Spain: Madrid, Girona, Gijon, Malaga
United Kingdom: London, Manchester, Glasgow, Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Nottingham, Edinburgh
Huawei Ascend W1 dual-core smartphone with Windows Phone 8 at CES 2013
Huawei will soon officially present its WP8 device, the Huawei Ascend W1. This handset is seemingly showed up during CES 2013 in January next year. The Ascend W1 sports a 1.2GHz dual-core processor that paired with 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal memory, and expandable through MicroSD card.
Running on Windows Phone 8 OS, new Huawei Ascend W1 smartphone has a 0.3-megapixel front camera for video calls and a 5MP camera on the back. The Huawei’s W1 Windows Phone 8 handset brings a 4-inch touchscreen display with resolution of 480 x 800 pixels.
Available in white, black, blue and pink color options, new Huawei Ascend W1 dual-core WP8 smartphone is expected cost around $310 unlocked.
Google talks with Dish to start its own mobile carrier
And they should rename the phone's tethering app to "G-spot!" On second thought, they might want to pass on that one.Either way, I am all for your idea. Knowing Google's business model, they'd probably provide excellent service for a lower price than the competition. At worst, it would be superior service at the same price, so I see this as a win-win. Count me in if it ever becomes a thing.
Sharp Aquos SH930W 5-inch 1080p screen compared to One X, Galaxy S III
The Sharp Aquos SH930W might not have the name of a ground-breaking device, but with a 5-inch 1080p display, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and a relatively affordable price it should catch your attention.
The Aquos SH930W is among the first devices with 1080p displays, and that’s a feast for your eyes. We have already spoken about the device, but now we have the first reviews coming from Russia where the device should launch in December this year or January 2013.
It is almost impossible to discern pixels on the 5-inch S-CGS Sharp display. Colors are not overblown like on an AMOLED screen, and that’s a big plus.
There are some compromises made, though, as the device undercuts even 720p smartphones like the Samsung Galaxy S III. The biggest one is the Snapdragon S3 chip inside this Sharp handset. That is a mismatch for the demanding display and some more demanding games and even 1080p videos stutter slightly.
The price of the device is 22,000 roubles (around $694), less than the 23,000 to 25,000 roubles the Galaxy S III sells for.
And finally, seriously, Sharp, as romantic as SH930W sounds to your ear, you should definitely consider changing those names to something a tiny bit simpler. We even have a couple suggestions: Sharp 5, or Sharp Full HD? For the sake of our sanity.
source: Mobile-Review
Images courtesy of Mobile-Review.com
Google looks to reboot AR with Project Niantic and Ingress
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Android: How to share your location and GPS coordinates
Tap on the message. That will take you to the location reporting settings in Google Maps. Enable location reporting and location sharing. You must also make sure your GPS radio is turned on. You either enable it via a dedicated widget or by going to Settings>Location Services and allowing the use of GPS satellites.
(Note: the menus you see in the screenshots might look slightly different on your device. That's okay.)
HTC Deluxe render leaks, showing off global version of the HTC DROID DNA
Thanks to a tweet from evleaks, we have a render of the HTC Deluxe. If the name sounds familiar, it is because at one time, this was the name that was applied to the HTC DROID DNA before the 5 inch phablet was given the scientific moniker by Verizon. And if the picture looks familiar, well, that's because the HTC Deluxe IS the HTC DROID DNA. The only difference is that because of the licensing deal with Lucasfilm, the DROID name can only be used at Verizon. As you might recall, in Japan the device is known as the HTC Butterfly J. No matter what you call it, the phablet offers a 5 inch screen with resolution of 1080 x 1920 resulting in a pixel density of 441ppi. Besides using the HTC Deluxe name overseas, the handset will also be given the name in Canada. It is similar to what Motorola did with the Motorola DROID which was given the Motorola MILESTONE name in other parts of the world.
Can the HTC DROID DNA/Butterfly J/Deluxe give the Samsung GALAXY Note II a run for its money? The pixel density on the latter is a more down to earth 265ppi, but the screen is a half inch larger. In addition, the Samsung GALAXY Note II has a 3100mAh battery compared to the 2020mAh cell on the HTC model, which reminds us of something our Momma once told us. No matter how many pixels per inch your device has, if the battery is dead, the screen is worthless.
source: evleaks via MobileSyrup
Here is what devices CEOs and their employees use
The top management of the company is not quite like everyone else - it dictates the rules, and that’s why it’s very interesting to take a look at what CEOs actually use themselves and is there any difference between that and what their employees have to use.
And the latest survey by CEO.com found some interesting results. Chief executives are nearly all using smartphones and a lot are still using BlackBerries. But while most top managers use iPhones, their organizations have employees using Android the most the iPhone comes only third.
While the notebook is the second most popular gadget with CEOs after the smartphone, the tablet is quickly growing and now nearly 78% of executives use one. Check out the inforgraphic below for some additional interesting details.
source: Business Insider
Bean, an awesome personal counter from Small Planet Digital
Brooklyn, New York – Innovative app developers Small Planet Digital have released Bean, a smart new personal counter developed for iPhone, iPad and iPod touch. An intuitive interface and simple gestures make it easier than ever to count up all the good things in life. From the concrete to the abstract, make it count with Bean. There are 9 separate counters in a beautiful and clever interface.
Things to like about Bean:
* Count up with one finger, count down with two. Simple
* Customize your counters with pretty colors and clever names
* Zoom in and out with a pinch to find the view that suits you
* Tap and hold to rearrange counters in any way you like
* Flick a counter off-screen to start over
* iCloud syncing backs up all your precious counters
“We’re big fans of apps that do one thing and do it well,” said Gavin Fraser, CEO of Small Planet Digital. “And I think we’ve done just that with Bean.”
Bean has already received praise for its elegant approach:
* “…a simple, beautiful counting app for iPhone.” – Khoi Vinh, Subtraction
* “The beauty of Bean is its simplicity. You tap, it counts.” – Jim Dalrymple, The Loop, LoopInsight
Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 5.0 or later
* 3.8 MB
Pricing and Availability:
Bean 1.0 is only $0.99 USD (or equivalent amount in other currencies) and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the Utilities category.
Small Planet Digital is a Brooklyn, NY-based company specializing in mobile application design and development. They have created over 40 apps currently on the app store for clients like Disney Publishing Worldwide, General Motors, Time Inc., Hearst, Paramount Studios as well as titles under their own label. Small Planet apps have reached #1 18 times in the News, Lifestyle, Games, Entertainment, and Books categories, as well as two Apps of the Week. Two of their apps were featured in Apple’s best apps of the year list, App Store Rewind 2011. Copyright (C) 2012 Small Planet Digital. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Samsung and Apple allowed to add products to lawsuit, such as the Apple iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S III
U.S. Magistrate Judge Paul Grewal is allowing both Apple and Samsung to add products to each side's claims in the second patent trial between both tech titans to be held in San Jose. The first trial resulted in a $1.05 billion verdict in favor of Apple. Post-trial motions will be heard by Judge Lucy Koh on December 6th. This second trial was added by Apple with a filing made last February claiming that certain Samsung smartphones, including the Samsung GALAXY Nexus, violated eight of its patents. Judge Koh issued an injunction against sales of the phone in June, but her actions were considered an abuse of her discretion by a Federal Appeals Court last month and the injunction was overturned. In the second suit, Samsung denied the charges and filed a counterclaim against Apple and its iPhone and iPad, claiming that Apple's iconic devices infringed on eight of its patents. On September 21st, after threatening to do so, Samsung filed to add the Apple iPhone 5 as an Apple device that infringed on one of Samsung's patents. In response, Apple added the Samsung GALAXY Note 10.1, the Samsung Galaxy S III and the Android 4.1 operating system to the Samsung GALAXY Nexus with its claim.
In making his ruling to allow Samsung to add the latest Apple iPhone model to the suit, Judge Grewal said Samsung acted with "reasonable diligence" in requesting that the court add the phone to its claim. Even though Apple did not oppose the addition of the Apple iPhone 5 to the case, Judge Grewal told Apple's lawyers to "think twice before opposing similar amendments reflecting other newly released products — e.g. the iPad 4 and iPad mini — that Samsung may propose in the near future."
source: Reuters
Foword for iOS Makes News Reading Fun and Easy by Keyword Filtering
Seoul, Korea, Republic Of – Foword uses RSS from thousands of news, information and entertainment sites to collect diverse sets of news. Foword allows the user to submit the keyword they want and search by choosing the ‘day’ or month’ they want. The keyword that the user has submitted and the collected ‘News title/Tag/Main article content’ are matched through word.
Feature Highlights:
* Read most accurate and filtered news articles based on the “Keywords” registered
* Filter unwanted keywords by registering “Filtering(-) Keywords”
* Make news article clipping based on each keywords registered
* Increase the readability by changing the “Text Size and Font”
* Share the news articles with friends via Facebook and Twitter
Foword finds the most accurate news for the users by the process of word matching and repeated news omission.”Most RSS Reader & aggregator provide category-based public information to users. However, Foword provides keyword-based information, so it offers more fitted information to each individuals.” commented Ji-man Kim of Kiwiple. “With Foword you can read articles more freely and conveniently. It is a newspaper for you.”
Device Requirements:
* iPhone 3GS/4/4S/5, iPod touch (3rd/4th/5th generation), and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* 13.8 MB
Pricing and Availability:
Foword 1.0.1 is free and available in the U.S, Hong Kong, Australia, England and Canada through the App Store in the News category.
Based in Seoul, Korea, Kiwiple was founded by EuiHyun Shin in 2009. Kiwiple has developed joyful contents through providing mobile apps such as SNS media platform ‘Ovjet’. Kiwiple is stepping forward to create a positive ecosystem through opening up and sharing its technology with the world. Copyright (C) 2009-2012 Kiwiple Inc. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, and iPod are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries. Other trademarks and registered trademarks may be the property of their respective owners.
Beautiful Clock Widgets set hits the Play Store, lets you change that ugly clock with peppy designs
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First images of Huawei Ascend W2 surface, another high-class Windows Phone
The Huawei Ascend W2 has just leaked out and it follows in the footsteps of HTC and Nokia who each have one lower and one higher end Windows Phone 8 device. We have already seen the Huawei Ascend W1, the company’s affordable device, and this here Ascend W2 will hit the high-end market.
There is only a few things we know about the Huawei Ascend W2, though. First, it’s got an 8-megapixel rear camera with dual LED flash. There is obviously a front-facing shooter as well.
Chances are we will get to see it soon, though. Huawei’s Windows Phone lineup will probably get unveiled at CES in Las Vegas, NV in January 2013.
We know that the more affordable Ascend W1 will cost around $300 at launch, so this here should much more expensive.
source: UnwiredView
16GB Google Nexus 10 joins the other sell outs in the Google Play Store
What did you expect? With that luscious 2560 x 1600 display and 300ppi pixel density, how could both versions of the Google Nexus 10 not sell out? The 16GB model of the tablet is now all sold out, as is the 32GB version as well. Did someone say the economy is still doing poorly? And wait, there's more. Of course, the Google Nexus 4 sold out on the Google Play Store shortly after being offered on Tuesday, (although a trip to the right T-Mobile store could help you here, that is if you don't mind paying $150 more for the same phone) and the HSPA+ variant of the Google Nexus 7 is also out of stock.
If only producing these phones and tablets were as easy as having a shack full of Keebler elves. In the meantime, there is still the 16GB and 32GB versions of the Google Nexus 7 left with inventory along with the $199 Acer Chromebook
Some of those who ordered the Google Nexus 4 received an email on Thursday, telling them that the device is on backorder and could ship sometime in the next 3 weeks.
source: GooglePlayStore via AndroidCentral
HTC One S 64GB white edition
The HTC One S with 64GB of internal memory and white color goes on sale in Taiwan, its home market. New model of One S smartphone will cost 17,900 Taiwan dollars (around €485 or $616). Originally, the HTC One S was officially introduced by HTC back in early this year and brings 16GB of built-in memory, two flavors (gradient blue and black).
In design term, the white HTC One S 64GB smartphone is remaining unchanged from blue and black models. But it has enhanced features such as operating system (Android 4.1 Jelly Bean), user interface (HTC’s Sense 4+), and of course, storage (64GB in size).
New HTC One S 64GB white edition has features a 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED touchscreen display, an 8MP camera on the back, and a front-facing VGA camera. Furthermore, the handset sports a 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 dual-core processor and 1GB of RAM.
AT&T sells out of cyan, red and yellow Lumia 920, there are still some black and white ones though
Who said Nokia's in a bad shape? Well, OK, they may not be exactly... fine right now, but if they can keep those innovations coming, who knows, maybe we'll soon see a comeback!
At least, that is the impression we get observing the current Nokia Lumia 920 stock at AT&T, which is almost nonexistent. As a matter of fact, it seems AT&T has already sold out of the more colorful versions of the handset - the cyan, red and yellow one, and is now left with black and white Lumia 920s only. Of course, this doesn't necessarily mean that people are buying those colorful Lumias like crazy, it may just be that AT&T has kept fewer of those in stock. Still, it is undeniable that any handset that has the label "Sold out" attached to it has something going for it.
The good thing is that it's still early to start panicking, as those who want to get a taste of that floating PureView camera and brilliant 4.5" ClearBlack screen can still do so, albeit in black or white only. Have you gotten your Lumia 920 yet? Which color do you prefer?
via: WMPoweruser
Lenovo posts its Pocket Yoga Windows 8/RT concept that never was, asks for your opinion
nothing New, Just copy concept and redesign from Nokia E90.Sorry, I could not read the content fromt this page.Do you forget about Nokia?
Homeless man charges his phone in the park and gets busted
Darren Kersey, 28, is homeless. But last Sunday, Kersey had a home for the night-a jail in Sarasota. He wound up at that location when he was spotted by Sarasota Police Sgt. Anthony Frangioni charging his cellphone at a public picnic shelter at the city's Gillespie Park. In his report, Sgt. Frangioni, who has put in 14 years with the Sarasota Police Department wrote "theft of city utilities will not be tolerated during this bad economy." He also admonished the man and told him to charge his phone at local shelters.
While it is not known what model phone Kersey has, it only takes all of 41 cents in electricity to charge an Apple iPhone for a year. It costs many times that figure to house a man in jail for a night and prosecute him. While that makes all the sense in the world, the judge threw out the case on Monday morning for a different reason saying that the office had no justification to make the arrest in the first place.
By Monday morning, there were eight homeless people in the park, including two who were charging their phones in the same location where Kersey was arrested. We guess that John Lennon had it right when he sang "Power to the People".
source: HeraldTribune via Gizmodo
Samsung to show a 5" Full HD Super AMOLED display at CES in January, might go in the Galaxy S IV
Mr./Mrs. -@nobelset- I have to disagree with you on this one. We the people of the "Phablet" world. Do hereby demand our ratio of 16:10 screen display back!!! 16:9 is a ratio of smartphone user; We are the "Party of Phablet"... And use our Phablets, we will.Here’s what Yusim proposes when designing the Galaxy Note 2:
6.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with 1080 x 1920 Full HD resolution
Size: 161.9 x 84.9 x 8.9
Weight: 220g
2.0GHz quad core Cortex-A15 processor
3GB of RAM
32/64/128GB memory
16-meagpixel camera with Auto Focus, LED Flash and BSI
3-megapixel front-facing camera with BSI, Best Photo, Best Faces, Low light shot
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n (2.4GHz and 5GHz), Wi-Fhi Direct
Bluetooth 5.0
USB 3.0 Host
mHL
NFC
A-GPS, Glonass support
4,000mAh battery
Android 5.0"This should be just in time for the Note III though"... Here's to HOPING. :)
Sony getting ready to release new Android flagship that will directly rival iPhone 5, Galaxy S III
Sony might have lost its positions in the smartphone market, but it’s confident that it will regain them and will do so by launching a smartphone that would give the new iPhone and Galaxy S a run for the money.
We could not blame them for that - after all latest research showed that even Samsung’s bada and Symbian still outsell Windows Phone. But that juicy new flagship definitely sounds promising, what do you think?
“We will create in the near future a flagship model that can compete with Apple’s iPhone and Samsung’s Galaxy S III,” Sony CVP of Sales & Marketing, Dennis van Schie, said.
Could van Schie be talking about the rumored upcoming Sony Yuga? Our guess is yes. We have heard that the Sony Yuga will sport a 5-inch 1080p display, most likely run on a quad-core Snapdragon S4, feature 2GB of RAM and a 12-megapixel camera.
What’s more, this phone could turn out to be water and dust resistant with IP57 certification. It is expected to run on Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and come with on-screen buttons, a departure from the usual layout for Sony devices.
On the tablet side of things, Sony will stay at it even though it admits it’s now very hard to eke out profit out of tablets.
“We will bring in addition to the existing Xperia Tablet other Android tablets to the market, but not many,” said Van Schie. That focus on quality, not quantity can only be welcomed.
Finally, Sony admits it is not planning any Windows Phone devices in the very short term, but keeps a close watch on the platform to see if it manages to lift off.
We could not blame them for that - after all latest research showed that even Samsung’s bada and Symbian still outsell Windows Phone. But that juicy new flagship definitely sounds promising, what do you think?
source: Financial Times Deutschland via Xperia Blog
LG F240K Android smartphone with 1920 by 1080 pixel screen appears on GLBenchmark
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Android 4.1.2 firmware leaks for the Galaxy S II, aimed at the impatient (video)
If you were tired with touch wiz you could have easily just downloaded a different launcher from the market and had a different ui,there's so many options like go launcher,Nova launcher,apex launcher etc. You could even have put sense 4.0 theme ui on that s2 of yours!
Shadowgun: DeadZone - let the console-quality multiplayer mayhem begin! (review)
If you play games on your smartphone, then you've probably heard of Shadowgun - a third-person shooter with beautiful graphics and gameplay that's actually worth playing. It was the first mobile game to take advantage of the cross-platform Unity engine, and it showed. Shadowgun looked arguably better than all similar games out there, including Gameloft's renowned titles like N.O.V.A.
Now the same dev studio Madfinger Games, which made a name for itself after a small app piracy scandal, is bringing us a new game from the same series, called Shadowgun: DeadZone. What's so important about it? Well, it's got multiplayer. Console-quality multiplayer!
In fact, Shadowgun: DeadZone is a multiplayer-only game, which allows you to battle it out against other players from around the world. The game keeps the same third-person view, with the camera trailing behind your character, and you can even use the cover system that was present in the first game, which makes things a lot more interesting. There are to modes: Deathmatch and Zone Control. The first one doesn't need explanation, while the second one is team-based, with a few control points scattered around the map. You and your teammates have to stay in close proximity of the points in order to control them and win points. We like both modes, and since the game is so new, you don't need to worry about server population.
Graphics-wise, DeadZone is among the very best looking-games right now. Madfiner Games stay true to their techy style of dimly-lit areas with a lot of additional effects like smoke and lens flares. Overall, the visuals are a pleasure to behold and among the strongest assets of the game. That is, in case you have a powerful phone that can run it on high or very high details. It it ran just fine on the Galaxy S III and iPhone 5, but struggled greatly (read: was unplayable) on an iPhone 4. You should be able to get decent frame-rates on anything in between, as long as you don't pump the graphics up too much.
There are some additional features to keep you interested like unlockable characters, weapons, items and a whole bunch of other stuff. This happens by spending money which you win in the game, but of course, you can get additional funds with an in-app purchase. There is a great diversity of characters, weapons and items so you'll definitely have a reason to continue playing.
There are two major problems we have with Shadowgun: DeadZone right now. The first one is the controls, and we actually have this problem with pretty much any other real-time action game that uses a virtual joystick and action keys. Playing such a game on a touchscreen is a pain in the neck (and in other places as well), which is a shame, because this is a game that can be tons of fun if it could just be played comfortably. Mirroring the display to an HDTV and pairing a controller is highly recommended!
The other issue we have is that the game seems to be a bit buggy right now. For example, finding a suitable match happens very quickly, but we often found the game stuck while trying to join a match. Reinitializing your attempt to join a game one or two times usually solves this. But there are also other instances where we just had to end-task DeadZone in order to get ourselves out of an endless map flyby or some other screen.
All in all, however, these issues cannot really ruin the perfect impression that this game makes. If there's really such a thing like console-quality gaming on a mobile handset, then Shadowgun: DeadZone is the closest you can get. What's even cooler is that it costs you practically nothing - the game can be played for free, and it's entirely up to you if you want to purchase any additional items.
Are you still here? What are you waiting for? Go get DeadZone and enter the multiplayer mayhem!
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LG Optimus G vs Samsung Galaxy S III: screen comparison
This story is sponsored by LG. PhoneArena's opinions in this article have not been affected in any way!
One of the things that can make or break the experience of using a smartphone nowadays is the screen, and these tend to come in many different kinds and implementations, as manufacturers try to come up with something new and unique for their handsets. Interestingly, screen technology also happens to be one of the major differentiating factors between two of the very best Android handsets right now - the LG Optimus G and the Samsung Galaxy S III. With the former using an advanced kind of LCD technology called True HD IPS Plus, and the latter - the so-called Super AMOLED, it is clear that what we're dealing with here are two exceptionally potent screens. With that in mind, we think it's completely possible to discover which one is the better of the two if we take the time to examine them closely. Let's do so right now!
The main activities that benefit from this have to do with reading text. If you're working with documents, reading ebooks, or simply web browsing, you'll surely appreciate the more detailed display of the Optimus G. Other things, like watching video or viewing pics, don't suffer that much from the PenTile display.
One of the things that can make or break the experience of using a smartphone nowadays is the screen, and these tend to come in many different kinds and implementations, as manufacturers try to come up with something new and unique for their handsets. Interestingly, screen technology also happens to be one of the major differentiating factors between two of the very best Android handsets right now - the LG Optimus G and the Samsung Galaxy S III. With the former using an advanced kind of LCD technology called True HD IPS Plus, and the latter - the so-called Super AMOLED, it is clear that what we're dealing with here are two exceptionally potent screens. With that in mind, we think it's completely possible to discover which one is the better of the two if we take the time to examine them closely. Let's do so right now!
Outdoor visibility
Let's start by checking how these guys fare when taken outdoors, where most handsets usually struggle to offer an easily viewable image. Taking advantage of its True HD IPS Plus display technology, the LG Optimus G is capable of producing some very high brightness levels, which don't seem to be within the reach of the GS III's Super AMOLED panel.That doesn't mean that the Galaxy S III is hard to read when you're out and about. It actually performs well in this department, but when directly compared to LG's offering, it's visibly more washed out.
Colors
AMOLED displays, like the one of the Galaxy S III, are known for their very saturated and unrealistic colors. They happen to be far from natural for two reasons. The first is their already mentioned tendency to appear oversaturated, and the second is the AMOLED screens' cold color temperature - something they have been unable to escape from to this day. The Galaxy S III is not an exception. When you put it next to a quality IPS screen like the one of the Optimus G, you immediately notice that the white on the GS III's screen is actually bluish, while the Optimus G display is much closer to the real thing.Of course, the same observations are valid for all colors, not just for the "whites". This is one area where IPS LCD screens have remained unbeatable. Sure, if you're only staring at the Super AMOLED panel of a Galaxy S III, you may even fail to notice the inaccurate temperature of the colors, and you might even like it this way, but it'll quickly become obvious that the Optimus G's IPS display produces the more accurate picture once you take a look at it.
Resolution
On paper, both handsets are almost equal in terms of resolution, or pixel density. However, there is an important difference, which makes the display of the LG Optimus G the better one in this category. While the GS III uses a PenTile pixel arrangement, the Optimus G sticks to a traditional RGB matrix. In short, equally sized displays of the same resolution would look better with an RGB matrix, because they'll have more subpixels. The result of this is that RGB displays appear finer and smoother, with less fuzziness. Both the LG Optimus G and Samsung Galaxy S III perform very well here, due to their high resolutions, but the Optimus G does have the upper hand, as its RGB matrix helps it achieve some cleaner-looking details compared to the GS III.
The main activities that benefit from this have to do with reading text. If you're working with documents, reading ebooks, or simply web browsing, you'll surely appreciate the more detailed display of the Optimus G. Other things, like watching video or viewing pics, don't suffer that much from the PenTile display.
Viewing angles
Traditionally strong in the viewing angles department, AMOLED screens have recently been losing their lead to the highest-quality IPS screens. Such is the case with the Galaxy S III and Optimus G. Although the GS III manages to retain relatively good contrast levels as you start tilting the screen to various sides, we don't like how quickly the panel starts shifting its colors, becoming quite bluish in the process. Meanwhile, the True HD IPS Plus display of the Optimus G loses some of its contrast, but the image stays pretty much the same, without any serious alterations.All in all, LG has proven that it's a serious innovator when it comes to display technology. The Optimus G is up there with the very best in this respect, boasting a high-definition screen with nicely saturated (but not too much) and realistic colors, along with reliable outdoor visibility and viewing angles. As good as the Super AMOLED technology of the Galaxy S III is, Samsung will have to think of something better than that if it wants to compete with LG's True HD IPS Plus tech.
Chameleon Launcher for Android tablets now sports a more palatable $3.99 price tag
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Mozilla launches Firefox OS simulator as platform-neutral browser extension
Firefox OS, the HTML-based operating system formerly known as Boot to Gecko, will have a tough time competing with the existing players as even high-profile attempts like Windows Phone are struggling to gain traction. Still, the Mozilla team thinks it is on to something with an OS built around HTML, CSS and JavaScript, and the next generation web.
And now, Firefox OS launches an emulator for developer to test their apps and curious users to look around. It is available as a Firefox extension and it is pretty straightforward to install. The “experimental” simulator runs on Mac, Windows and Linux.
Once you install the extension, it will stay up to date with the latest Firefox OS developments, so you don’t have to update it to have the current version. It is still version 0.7 and waiting to graduate into version 1.
It’s main goal, of course, is to get developers interested in writing for the platform: “the Firefox OS Simulator is the easiest way to try out Firefox OS apps today and to verify how they’ll look before submitting them to the Marketplace,” a member of the Mozilla team said.
The platform looks fairly conservative and we think that’s more of a good thing. You can check it out in our gallery below or hit the source to install the simulator on your Firefox.
source: Mozilla via TechCrunch
Draw a Stickman debuts on Android: addictive gaming where you draw the world
Games are not all about jaw-dropping graphics and adrenaline-packed shooting. They are also about creativity, non-violent fun and adventure. And Draw a Stickman, the new Android game by Epic brings just that with a twist of surprise in the form of a different gameplay.
via Android Central
Draw a Stickman starts with you drawing a stickman (duh!). What happens next though is a lot of fun. Epic animates your character so it can walk around a virtual drawn world which you change by sketching on top of it. See a wooden door you can’t go through? You just draw a fire and it burns down.
That’s the innovative kind of an adventure game that Draw a Stickman is. You have a free trial on Google Play, but the fool version costing you just a buck comes with 13 different levels. The story revolves around you trying to save your best friend you have just drawn who’s just been eaten by an evil book. Best of all, the gameplay is not linear.
via Android Central
Vodio App Adds New Search and Facebook, Twitter and YouTube Channels
Cupertino, California – Vodio, the personalized video discovery app for iPad and iPhone, announced today the addition of a new search functionality to its top-rated app that allows users to create video channels around any topic that may interest them. Additionally, users can now to convert Facebook or Twitter pages into a video channel, and add video channels directly from YouTube. These updates further expand Vodio’s efforts to become a complete social digest tool by allowing users to add localized content beyond their personal social feeds.
Vodio gives users a one-stop-shop platform on which they can watch, discover, and share videos from across the web. The new updates let social video watchers further customize their app experience to suit their personal tastes and preferences. The new search function allows for discovery on any given topic via channels recommended by Vodio. Beyond recommendations from already existing channels and videos offered by Vodio, now, relevant channels from YouTube and pages from Facebook and Twitter will be searched and Vodio will convert those into a video channel, all in one simple click.
Vodio, with its highly refined and artfully designed interface, provides users with a seamless experience for discovering and watching videos on the iPhone and iPad. The app combines the advanced interface elements of some of the most popular apps with a strong emphasis on intuitiveness and simplicity, letting users easily swipe through the different channels of content to discover the videos they want to see.
“Our goal is to give our users the easiest entry point for video consumption with the most natural and intuitive video experience available on the iPad and iPhone,” said Jonathan Messika, CEO of Vodio Labs. “We wanted to take the experience of finding videos beyond the act of merely subscribing to a certain feed of content, and rather create a system that pulls together all the videos available out there on the web and create channels that would match the things you’re interested in.”
Vodio is also highly intelligent in the way it searches for, and organizes video content. Beyond simply displaying the videos that are tagged by a certain topic or category, the app is able to show videos that have been shared about or by an individual or media outlet. If a blog posts a video in an article, that video will be displayed in the channel right alongside videos that the blog has produced on its own to create a more whole overview of that blog.
“If someone enjoys reading The Rolling Stone magazine for instance, we have a reason to believe his interests go beyond just videos produced by the magazine, such as interviews or reviews,” Messika added. “They may also want to view new video clips by various artists, live performances and any other videos related to or shared by the magazine on its website and through various social networks.”
Several apps aggregate video content, whether it’s directly from YouTube, using Twitter, Facebook or any other combination of social networks. Most of these apps pull in content based on feeds that are fixed at the source. Vodio, however, is able track videos as they are shared by thousands of sources, classify them into the various categories and surface the most popular videos for users based on their personal taste and preferences. Vodio learns from the user’s own behavior within the app as well as their social graph (Facebook, Twitter etc.) what videos they would be interested in.
Device Requirements:
* iPhone, iPod touch, and iPad
* Requires iOS 4.3 or later
* 5.5 MB
Pricing and Availability:
Vodio Video Magazine 2.1.0 is Free and available worldwide exclusively through the App Store in the News category.
Vodio Labs is the company behind Vodio, a personalized video discovery app for iPad and iPhone. Based in Tel Aviv, Israel, it launched the Vodio app in January 2012, taking your video viewing and discovery to the next level. Combining all users’ favorite video content into an easy-to-use hub, the app personalizes the viewing experience based on their personal tastes and preferences. Copyright (C) 2012 Vodio Labs. All Rights Reserved. Apple, the Apple logo, iPhone, iPod and iPad are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
Verizon: HTC 8X and Nokia Lumia 822 in stores; Best Buy offering black Nokia Lumia 822 for $49.99
Yes, Verizon now has the HTC 8X and the Nokia Lumia 822 in its stores. The former is available now in black for $199.99 after a signed two-year contract. The blue model is scheduled to ship before November 19th and the red one should be out by November 27th. You know the story by now, 4.3 inch Super LCD 2, incredible 342ppi pixel density and a dual-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 driving Miss Daisy. 1GB of RAM is aboard with NFC support, 8MP and 2MP cameras in back and front respectively. 16GB of native memory is inside and of course, the phone offers LTE connectivity.
The Nokia Lumia 822 is $99.99 at Verizon with a two-year pact. If you don't mind getting the phone in black, Best Buy is offering the very same device for $49.99 on contract. If you're the lazy type, Best Buy's website simply matches Big Red's pricing so if you want the discount, you will need to get into the car (motorcycle, bicycle or even a rickshaw) and head down to the actual glass and steel location. Better hurry because supplies at Best Buy are said to be low.
For a quick refresher, the Nokia Lumia 822 has a 4.3 inch WVGA, AMOLED display with a 217ppi pixel density. The same processor found on the HTC 8X is on board, along with 1GB of RAM and 16GB of native storage. Unlike the HTC model, the Nokia Lumia 822 offers a microSD slot. The back and front-facing shooters weigh in at 8MP and 1.2MP respectively, and there is LTE connectivity.
source: UnwiredView, WPCentral
How to root your Google Nexus 4: XDA-Devs member HQRaja ready with the solution
I think all Nexus phone should come rooted and bootloader unlocked out of the box , because most users are gonna root them anyway why dont google root them for us ?
Besides , it could be used as a selling point .
RIM's Heins: iOS is a downsized PC platform, BB 10 is true mobile computing
RIM CEO Thorsten Heins is on the hot seat, and as the days get closer and closer to the January 30th 2013 introduction of BlackBerry 10, his job has changed. From exhorting his teams inside RIM to get things done on time, Heins' job now is to be the evangelistic leader who spreads the word to the media, trying to make believers of those who have been let down by the Canadian manufacturer dating back to the half-baked software on the BlackBerry Storm 9530.
The BlackBerry Storm fiasco occurred under a fairly weak leadership that suffered from a lack of vision and couldn't embrace the touchscreen era that was thrust upon them by the launch of the OG Apple iPhone. But Heins believes that the role is now reversed and that the upcoming BlackBerry 10 is ahead of iOS. He calls iOS a downsized PC operating system compared to BlackBerry 10 which Heins describes as a "true mobile computing platform".
The RIM executive says that carriers are glad to see RIM being competitive again. He adds that you can't be a global leader in the industry without being strong in North America. Heins believes that BlackBerry will get support from U.S. carriers who are looking to offer more than just two strong platforms. He notes that Android is dominated by Samsung and sees the Korean company becoming the strongest player in the Windows Phone 8 market. Heins adds that other manufacturers can't compete with Samsung because of the latter's ability to source in-house, and even purchase displays from "corporate siblings". Carrier support will be one of the things Heins will be counting on to make BlackBerry 10 a success in the U.S. and Canada.
Earlier this year, Heins was criticized for aiming low with his comment that "we have a clear shot at being number three," behind iOS and Android. But Heins said that he had to be truthful. "Make no mistake, my aspiration is to win,” he said Thursday. "But I can’t sit here in front of investors and partners and say we will be number one." For those who have followed RIM for years, this is a refreshing change from the often outlandish statements made by the old regime, which had a problem with denial.Where Heins has done his job is with getting everyone interested in seeing what BlackBerry10 is all about. There is anticipation for a BlackBerry device for the first time since the failed BlackBerry Storm launch. And for the first time in years, there is the sense that RIM is actually listening to the marketplace. Consider the specs for an device rumored to be RIM's first high-end BlackBerry 10 model, called the BlackBerry Aristo. Rumored to have a 4.65 inch screen with 720 x 1280 resolution, a quad-core 1.5GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro APQ8064, LTE connectivity, and 2GB of RAM, these are undeniably high-end specs that would match-up nicely with the current high-tech models now in the market.
source: GIGaom
LTE enabled fourth-generation Apple iPad and Apple iPad mini are now available at Sprint stores
Sprint announced on Friday that it has started offering the LTE enabled version of the fourth-generation Apple iPad and the Apple iPad mini. Admittedly, the nation's third largest carrier has a limited supply of the two tablets. Sprint customers with a smartphone plan can add 1GB of data for the tablets for $15 per month, or 100MB of data for $10 monthly. Customers who miss out on purchasing either tablet can sign up on a waitlist with the purchase of a $50 gift card. Those on the list will be guaranteed a tablet when the inventory is replenished. The 16GB Wi-Fi + cellular version of the Apple iPad mini is $459, the 32GB version is $559 and the 64GB variant is $659. The prices for the Wi-Fi + cellular fourth-generation Apple iPad are $629, $729 and $829 for the `16GB, 32GB and 64GB models respectively.
source: Sprint
DROID DNA vs Galaxy Note II poll results: Yes, the DNA can do it!
OK, guys, we've given you enough time to cast your votes in favor of the HTC DROID DNA, or the Samsung Galaxy Note II. It's now time to see what the results are and start analyzing them!
953 votes (953 votes) Yes, the DROID DNA can do it! 46.13%
816 votes (816 votes) No, the Galaxy Note II is the ultimate phablet. 1769 votes
So, it's relatively safe to say that you are actually in love with the DROID DNA by HTC, as you've stated it loudly and clearly that it has the potential to overcome the Galaxy Note II by Samsung in this increasingly bloody warfare. However, the margin between the two isn't that big, so this win doesn't mean HTC can relax. Nope, the Taiwanese manufacturer absolutely needs to keep those cutting-edge devices coming! The DROID DNA has managed to beat the Galaxy Note II in our poll with 53.87% of all votes, but the Note II still has quite a bit of following with 46.13%.
The DROID DNA seems to be the superior device in most categories, except for storage space, where it's basically stuck at 16GB, with no option to expand this. Meanwhile, the Note II comes in different internal memory variants and features a microSD card slot. Still, having vast amounts of storage space isn't a must for everyone, so we wouldn't consider this a deal-breaker for the DNA, especially when it comes with that beautiful $199 price tag, instead of the $299 that carriers are asking for the Note II. The only thing we can hope for now is a wider availability for the DROID DNA, which is currently exclusive to Verizon Wireless.
Can the HTC DROID DNA deal with the Galaxy Note II?53.87%953 votes (953 votes) Yes, the DROID DNA can do it! 46.13%
816 votes (816 votes) No, the Galaxy Note II is the ultimate phablet. 1769 votes
014 The Podcast Report – Why Bloggers Should Launch A Podcast
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Hey everyone, Cliff Ravenscraft here. I’m back with another episode of The Podcast Report with my co-host, Megan Enloe.
In this episode Meagan and I talk with Dustin Hartzler from YourWebsiteEngineer.com. Dustin will be a panelist in a session titled “The Top Ten Reasons Why Bloggers Should Launch A Podcast!”
Dustin attended his first NMX event earlier this year, in New York City. He shares a few of the things that stood out to him from that event and what he’s most excited about when thinking about the upcoming event in January.
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Cricket LG Optimus Regard dual-core smartphone
Cricket Wireless has decided to sell a new Android-powered smartphone, the LG Optimus Regard. It is the carrier’s first LTE device and actually rebranded version of the LG Motion 4G smartphone. The Motion 4G is already available at MetroPCS since few months ago.
The LG Optimus Regard smartphone can be yours for $249.99 off-contract. This handset runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system and 4G LTE support. New LG Optimus Regard for Cricket boasts a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and 8GB of built-in storage.
Comes with a 3.5-inch touchscreen display, the Optimus Regard has a resolution of 320 x 480 pixel and Corning Gorilla Glass. Other features are a front-facing VGA camera, a 5MP camera on the back with LED flash, a microSD card slot (up to 32GB), Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and GPS.
Its 1,700 mAh Lithium-ion battery is enabling up to 290 hours of standby time, up to 5.4 hours of talk time. Dimensions of LG Optimus Regard are 4.37 x 2.39 x 0.45 inches (H x W x D) and weight 4.72 oz.
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Dual SIM Samsung Galaxy Note II phablet in China
In China, the dual SIM of Samsung Galaxy Note II phablet will be launched soon. The dual SIM Galaxy Note II hybrid smartphone/tablet device should be listed for cost 5,199 CNY (about $835 or €655).
This handset will have two SIM card slots – one for CDMA and another one for GSM. Its specs-wise is remain unchanged as the international version of Samsung Galaxy Note II. For example, it has a 1.6GHz Exynos quad-core processor and 2GB of RAM.
The dual SIM Note II brings a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED HD touchscreen display, an 8MP rear-facing camera, and runs Android Jelly Bean OS.
Nokia Lumia 920 sells out at Telstra, demand “beyond amazing”
While AT&T contends with slow fulfillment of customer orders for the Lumia 920, in the land down-under, Telstra exhausted its inventory for pre-orders in less than a day.
After facing some stern customer reactions on Twitter, Telstra admitted that demand was much higher than expected globally and that demand from its customers was “beyond amazing.” Telstra has also revealed that stock has been limited globally, which may mean that stocks could run thin if they have not done so already in other markets around the world.
Hopefully, these are signs of good times ahead for Nokia as well as Microsoft and the new Windows Phone 8 platform. For the Telstra customers, Lumia 920 stock should be replenished by November 27th. If you have been thinking of picking up a Lumia 920, check out our review of this handsome and capable device and get your order in.source: Telstra (Twitter)
The Indy Mini: New Leather iPad Mini Bag from WaterField Designs
San Francisco, California – WaterField Designs, an innovative leader in custom laptop sleeves, and designer bags and cases for digital-minded professionals, unveils the new Indy Mini – a minimalist, leather shoulder bag to carry the iPad mini and a few necessities. The Indy sports distressed leather, a discreet hint of color, and carefully designed, functional, organizational pockets. All WaterField Designs products are manufactured to exacting standards entirely in San Francisco.
The Indy Mini features:
* Black or brown, naturally-tanned leather for an elegant yet outdoorsy, well-worn look
* Choice of black matte or nickel metal hardware
* Gold-colored interior lining so contents are easy to see
* Virtually hidden main compartment zipper that sits below the opening
* Organizational pocket and key fob within the main compartment
* Ultrasuede(R)-lined diagonal front pocket – with a hint of color – for storing phone and quick-access items
* Self-locking zippered back pocket
* Adjustable strap for wearing across the body or over the shoulder
“My new iPad mini has already become as indispensable as my wallet, phone and keys, but I can’t fit all four in my pockets,” explained owner, Gary WaterField. “The Indy Mini fits all of these and easily hangs across my body. There’s no need to walk around with bulging pockets with the Indy Mini on hand.”
Pricing and Availability:
The Indy Mini: Price: $169.
Colors: Distressed black or “grizzly” brown, naturally-tanned leather.
Front pocket color accent in choice of: black, copper, pine, grass, flame, or pearl.
Hardware: Choice of metal black matte or nickel.
Available now.
WaterField Designs
The Indy
YouTube Video (Demo)
WaterField Designs manufactures custom-fitted, high-quality cases and bags for a full-range of laptop computers, cameras, MP3s, cell phones, gaming devices, electronic readers, and other digital gear. All products are manufactured to exacting standards in San Francisco. WaterField Designs,& Indy are trademarks of WaterField Designs. Other company and product names may be trademarks of their respective owners. Copyright (C) 2012. All rights reserved. Apple, the Apple logo are registered trademarks of Apple Inc. in the U.S. and/or other countries.
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