Posted: 08 Mar 2012 12:45 PM PST  Looking through the US Trademarks and Patents website is often a good way to confirm rumored device names and company initiatives. If you've followed us for a while then you know that Samsung has long been one of the companies who loves to file trademarks for names on a regular basis. It makes sense when you think about it as they seem to announce a new smartphone, tablet, or media player on a rapid clip. I noticed a couple of sites referencing some recent Samsung Galaxy trademark applications so I thought I'd poke around a bit. What I found were a handful of items that all sound like they could the next big smartphone or tablet. Some are only days old while others have been around a few months. It's not clear whether or not these will see the light of day anytime soon, but it's fun to guess anyways. It's also possible that I simply missed coverage of one of these elsewhere.
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Posted: 08 Mar 2012 12:05 PM PST  Wasting no time in countering Apple's new iPad claims, NVIDIA has gone on the offensive to tout the benefits of their Tegra 3 chipset. The company took to their blog today to not only remind us how powerful their 4-Plus-1 processors are but also to highlight a handful of games and apps. If you are considering picking up a new tablet or smartphone and really want to see what this quad-core stuff is all about then start with these apps. It should be all the proof you need. Mobile app developers are beginning to realize just how far they can take mobile applications when utilizing NVIDIA Tegra 3 - the world's only 4-PLUS-1 quad-core mobile processor with the extra battery saver core that allows it to use less power than dual-core processors.Here's a quick look at just a few of the top Tegra 3 apps:
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Posted: 08 Mar 2012 11:16 AM PST  If you've been following Samsung and Rovio on YouTube or Twitter lately then you've likely picked up on the fact that the two companies are tied together pretty tightly lately. And if you've been paying attention to Android games then you know that Angry Birds Space is but a few weeks away. What if you cannot wait until March 22nd and you have to get your Angry Birds fix now? Pack your bags and head off to Austin for SXSW. Once there, you will need to sneak into the Blogger Lounge. Why? Because the two companies will be on-hand giving demonstrations of the new game on Samsung's Galaxy Note. Tomorrow afternoon Samsung and Rovio will officially unveil Angry Birds Space. Be the first to experience Angry Birds Space with hands-on demos on the Samsung Galaxy Note, with a special announcement from Samsung and Rovio. Samsung is an official launch partner for Angry Birds Space, with exclusive content for Samsung Galaxy users. We'll be showcasing Angry Birds Space on the Samsung Galaxy Note, which provides the ultimate on-the-go gaming experience with a dual-core processor and a vivid 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED display.And as if you needed any more incentive to buy a Galaxy Note, Rovio has created exclusive game content for Samsung Galaxy devices. As to whether that means levels, birds, or achievements remains to be seen. Stick around though, we'll find out in but a day or so! Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY |
Posted: 08 Mar 2012 10:54 AM PST  Regal Entertainment Group today announced that they've released an official Android mobile application onto Google Play. This may not be new to some of you as we noticed it has been around since February 23rd. Nevertheless Regal felt it was newsworthy, and so do we. Available as a free download for anything running 2.1 or higher, the app pretty much does everything you would expect from the largest theater chain the United States. Search movies, locate theaters, watch trailers, read reviews, and buy tickets to movies with this all-in-one app. Should you have a Regal Crown Club loyalty card then you can also keep an eye on that as well!   Features in Regal Cinemas app:
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Posted: 08 Mar 2012 10:36 AM PST  Archos today announced they have deployed an Android 4.0 update for their G9 series of tablets, bringing Ice Cream Sandwich to the budget-friendly devices. Available as over-the-air update, users will notice an "A" notification in right hand corner of their tablet. Once clicked, the update process will initiate and install. As is the case with 4.0 for other products, the G9's will have faster browsing, better multi-tasking, enhanced widgets, and more. Oh, and they'll have access to the new Chrome browser as well! Unique ARCHOS add-ons for Ice Cream Sandwich include full 1080p support for most video codecs, movies and TV shows description and subtitles automatic download, wireless content sharing between your device and any computer or DNLA compatible TV' and 3D video support for MKV3D files. Additional features include an optimized File Manager with full drag and drop support, Ethernet USB dongle support and the ARCHOS remote control application that allows your tablet to be controlled by any Android device.Read more about the update in this Archos document (PDF) Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY |
Posted: 08 Mar 2012 10:04 AM PST  Following the new branding and company direction, Google Play is about to offer new forms of content to consumers. According to details and rumors from an unofficial Google news blog, we should keep our eyes (and ears) open for audiobooks, magazines, and newspapers. By doing so, Google will be positioning themselves more in line with Amazon and Apple in that they are a content ecosystem. TechCrunch is also reporting that Google could also be working to bring television shows to Google Play in the future. The move would make sense as it compliments movies and would also level the playing field. Looking at the Amazon business model for the Kindle Fire, we hardly ever see a mention of "Android". Whether referring to the platform that powers the device or the actual applications and games, most consumers don't know about the Android aspect. Google appears to be adopting a similar strategy with the Play initiative as they got rid of the Android Market name altogether. Think about a Google Play tablet for a moment. Imagine being able to get all your digital content on one inexpensive device, be it apps, games, music, magazines, newspapers, movies. You know, just like Amazon and the Kindle Fire... but from Google instead. If they truly are working on a $200 tablet with stock Android experience then consumers will be in for a real treat. Google could wrestle back a bit of the control from Amazon and give consumers something comparable from another trusted name. Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY |
Posted: 08 Mar 2012 09:07 AM PST  NVIDIA, like most of the plugged-in world, noticed that Apple announced a brand new, incredibly awesome iPad yesterday. As part of the unveiling, Apple advised that the graphics prowess of the new tablet was far superior to anything else on the market. Yep, even the NVIDIA Tegra 3 chipset that's just getting started. Claiming that their chipset was at a fourfold speed advantage of the Kal-El stuff, it sounds like the best thing going for mobile gamers. NVIDIA, however, doesn't know where Apple got their benchmarks, and would love to learn more. Speaking with ZDNet yesterday, NVIDIA's Ken Brown, admitted that while it was "certainly flattering" to be called out by Apple, the company wants to know how the data was compiled. "We don't have the benchmark information," said Brown. "We have to understand what the application was that was used. Was it one or a variety of applications? What drivers were used? There are so many issues to get into with benchmark."It's worth pointing out that the presentation slide during the keynote was void of any actual source or benchmark numbers. In past instances we would at least see a footnote or source as to where it was culled, especially if it was done via third party. Was Apple telling the truth when they boasted the 4X performance? Should they come clean with the figures? Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY |
Posted: 08 Mar 2012 08:45 AM PST  We've heard on more than one occasion that Amazon has more devices in the Kindle Fire family expected for 2012 so this next bit of news may not be groundbreaking stuff. According to DigiTimes, Amazon is expecting to release a direct successor to the 7-inch Kindle Fire in the second half of the year. Likely due in time for the all-important holiday buying season, it would make sense to refresh the model. Joining the tablet, however, should be a 10-inch model which is to be manufactured by Quanta and Foxconn. It's being reported that Amazon is going to skip the 8.9-inch version for now and focus on the larger display size. If you could design the next Kindle Fire, what feature would you add? Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Save a bunch on your next Android. Check out Amazon's best sellers! UPDATED HOURLY |
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