Sunday, April 15, 2012

Update - 216



Posted: 15 Mar 2012 12:27 AM PDT

Soft reboots can be quite irritating, most especially if you have tons of apps running in the background. Wouldn't it be nice to see Google+, Twitter, or Facebook launch automatically after your phone reboots so that you can live your online social life before you head on to more serious business?
Restarting applications after a reboot can take time, and as far as time is concerned, nobody wants to start all over by launching social networking apps one after the other.
An application called Auto Start is here to help you in autorestarting your favorite apps in one go. The application is simple to use, as it lets you pick one app that you’d like to be launched automatically as soon as your phone finishes rebooting.  (Yeah, only one app, unfortunately.)
Any application can be picked.  Your favorite social networking app, a task killer app, a file explorer app, an ebook reader, or perhaps your favorite game–almost any app from your library can be auto-restarted.
Auto Start works perfectly on both rooted and non-rooted Android devices.

Most Android device manufacturers ship their phones with bloatware and crapware that autostart when you turn on your device.  Why can’t you have the same freedom?  With Auto Start app, you can.  Just decide what app you want to start automatically.
Auto Start features a minimalistic user interface without the clutter of fancy colors and hues. A single switch sits in the app’s main screen.  You can also select your autostart application from the main screen.

The app currently allows autostarting only third-party, non-stock (non-preloaded) Android apps.  This simply means that Auto Start won’t work with your phone’s stock gallery, SMS messaging app, calendar, or music player app.
After selecting your autostart app and switching the Auto Start toggle to “On”, simply reboot your phone and check whether your selected app is automatically launched.
If you have a specific application that you want to be launched in a flash after rebooting your phone, then Auto Start is definitely the right choice to get you started. Download and install the Auto Start app free from Google Play Store.

This article, Automatically Running Apps After Rebooting Android Phone , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 04:44 PM PDT

Ads integrated into free Android apps are a necessary evil, as app developers need to live off something after all, even if they do offer the fruits of their labor for free on Google Play Store. At the opposite pole of an imaginary moral compass are the ads that show up in any other place than the app itself (such as ads in the notification bar, or even unwanted ad-related icons on the home screen), and ads that access your personal information to provide targeting information to advertisers.
Surprisingly, up until a couple of weeks ago, Android users who were looking for a way to stop ads from taking over control of their Android device, without installing an Android security suite (and having to pay in hardware resources for the extra functionality) were pretty much out of luck. Thankfully, the situation recently changed, with the release of a couple of apps specifically designed to survey the way ad networks behave. These apps are called the Lookout Ad Network Detector and the Ad Detector.
Let’s start with Lookout App Detector. What the app really does is provide information regarding the ad-networks installed on your smartphone, as well as underline the exact personal data each ad-network collects. While extensive info is given on the behavior of push-ad-networks (those that push ads outside the app container), as well as on any of the 35 mainstream networks, the Lookout App Detector (as its name implies) only detects the bad things Android ad-networks are doing, without being able to stop them. At this point, it may be worth noting that the app’s bigger brother, the Lookout Android security suite, was one of the six Android security apps to detect more than 90% of the potential security threats, in a recent test conducted by independent anti-malware research organization AV-test.
The second app, developed by TrustGo Labs and simply named the Ad Detector, works in a similar way to Lookout's solution: it detects the apps that push ads on you, as well as those who might access your personal data. While TrustGo's ad-network detector is also not able to stop malicious apps from displaying, I salute the addition of a quick removal button, for quick disposal of the apps that display ads in a devious way.
Ad-Detector
Overall, my personal opinion is that you'll be better off installing one of the top Android security apps, but if improper ad behavior is all you ever worry about, any of these two apps should provide you with the means to deal with this issue. Do you guys feel the same? Let us know in the comment section below!
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This article, Worried about your privacy? New ad-network detectors surface in Play Store , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 04:29 PM PDT
Best Android Pocket Music Box Apps
One of the best things about today's smartphones is that fact that they double as excellent music players. When your addiction to eargasms blends with the passion for Android devices, a new breed of artist is born. Don’t worry, you don't have to be a Jimi Hendrix to know good music, and you don't have to dance like Michael Jackson to play those funky beats. All you need, besides your ears, is an Android device and a good pocket music box app. Today, we bring  you the best pocket music box apps for your Android stereo system. Add to the mix a good Android device, such as the HTC Sensation XE with Beats Audio, and euphoria is guaranteed. Enjoy!

Winamp

What better way to begin our list than with the world's most popular music application? Winamp is considered the ultimate PC media player and is a consistently popular app for mobile devices, as well. Now available in the Play Store, the mobile version comes with several wonderful features, such as managing and syncing music from your phone to your computer, importing songs from your iTunes library, or accessing live radio stations from around the world, at the touch of a button.  The paid, "ad-free" version, Winamp Pro, has some extra cool features like touch-sensitive album art, several custom presets, a customizable home screen, gapless playback, a 10-band graphic equalizer, and more.  A lot of features for only $4.99, don’t you think?

Poweramp Music Player

If you are looking for a stylish music player that is easy to use and boasts numerous features, then Poweramp Music Player may fit the bill perfectly. This Android media player welcomes you with a sleek interface, featuring a hard-rocking equalizer with tons of custom presets for you to enjoy. Navigating the app  is extremely simple, and you will have no trouble browsing through your albums, artists, and songs. However, the most attractive feature of Poweramp is probably its equalizer, which can be customized to suit your tastes and needs. We are talking about a 10-band, optimized graphical equalizer, with separate bass and treble adjustment, as well as stereo expansion and mono mixing. If you love tweaking EQs, then you have to try this app. Unfortunately, the free fun will have to stop after 15 days, after which you’ll have to grab the Poweramp Full Version Unlocker for $4.97. But, hey, it may be worth it.

Easy Mp3 Downloader

Easy Mp3 Downloader is another simple, yet very useful app, which rocks when it comes to downloading music from the public domain via search engines like Google. If you love to download, play, and share music while on the go (and who doesn’t?), this app is a must-have on your Android smartphone. Easy Mp3 Downloader also lets you tag the songs in your playlist, for better organization and easy access to your music library. More, you can share your favorite songs with your friends, on Facebook and other social networks. Although the interface may not be as good as that of other similar apps,  Easy MP3 is still awesome, perhaps the best MP3 downloader/player available in the Play Store today. Wait, did we mention it's free?

Pandora® Internet Radio

Pandora is a free radio streaming app that lets you stream online radio content from Pandora's dedicated website. Note that you’ll be required to create a free online account in order to listen to the radio stations in Pandora’s catalog. The account will also allow you to create your own personalized music station, by browsing through Pandora's rich music collection. If you don't have much time on your hands, you can use the Quick Mix feature to create a mix of random songs and artists. You can also purchase music via the buy feature integrated in the app. Another great thing about Pandora is the rating system that lets you rate the songs and artists that you are currently listening to. Plus, Pandora supports music sharing on your social networking accounts. Android users, love Pandora, you have no reason not to.

SoundHound

If you like to dig up trivia about your favorite artists and the music they make, SoundHound is going to make your life simpler. Just open the app and speak, sing, or place your phone near some speakers playing music, and SoundHound will come up with the actual name of the song, of the artist, and even with the lyrics. Sounds cool, huh? The app will also show you how popular the song is with other users. The free version of SoundHound is limited to a measly five tries per month. Too bad… But since it's a badass app, we recommend that you get it, for $4.99. There's a reason why SoundHound is dubbed the world's fastest music recognition software, and brags with tons of awards from CNET, NY Times, and Gizmodo.

Shazam

Shazam is very similar to SoundHound, but comes with several extra features, including 30-second song previews (which are very useful for deciding if you like a song). Shazam also displays lyrics for every song that you tag, and you can even watch videos of each song on YouTube. Apart from these features, Shazam also gives you unlimited usage, unlike SoundHound.  That's a big edge! Anyway, Shazam provides a great way to impress people with your music skills and song know-how. Just don't let them know you are using it. However, feel free to share this awesome free app, once you are done showing off your musical prowess.

DJ Studio 3

Make way for the DJ in the house. DJ Studio is a great app to get the juices  flowing on your creative side. You can “scratch” your “vinyls” like a real DJ, create cool dance loops, or change the pitch of the songs, all with just a few taps on the screen of your device. DJ Studio is currently the number one DJ app in the Play Store. What more can you ask for? How about this — you can share your creations on SoundCloud. In terms of features, this app is comparable to many desktop applications that are available on Mac or Windows PCs, and sound quality is second to none. DJ Studio 3 is available in two flavors, a freemium version and a paid version. Unfortunately, the free version limits song playback to one minute. If you want the full DJ experience, you’ll have to get a paid registration key that lets you unlock all the functionality of the app. What are you waiting for?

Google Play Music

Last, but definitely not least is Google Play Music. This app deserves some special attention from your side. We all know about other popular music services that let you listen to streaming music, such as Pandora, Jango, and Last.fm. Well, Google Play Music takes the concept farther and allows you to listen to music that you have  purchased from Google's new Music service. Furthermore, it also allows you to store over 20,000 songs for free. You can also download songs directly to your Android device and listen them at anytime, and even share music on Google+. No 30-second previews here, sir — your friends can listen to the entire song using Google's online music player. Google Play is free, but for now, it's only available in the U.S. That explains why it's at the bottom of our list and wraps up our overview of the best Android pocket music box apps.

This article, Best Android pocket music box apps , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 01:38 PM PDT

As a game developer, you know you hit it big when your app has been downloaded 20 million times! You know that hit it “OMG! big” when your game reaches 20 million downloads in just five weeks. We're talking about Draw Something, the game that induced owners of Android and iOS devices into a frenzied doodling state. Given that it only took five weeks for Draw Something to accumulate that huge number of downloads, it's fair to say that OMGPOP (the maker of the app) is off to a good start this year, with the game ruling both the Google Play and the AppStore top charts.
Draw Something borrows elements from Pictionary, but adds enough twists to make it stand on its own. The game’s rulebook is simple –doodle something on your smartphone’s screen, based on a word that the game has assigned to you, and your opponent will have to guess the word. Simple, right? But that's where the fun lies. There's something refreshing about drawing on the touchscreen with your fingers, a simple act that somehow manages to bring back memories of childhood games.
If you consider yourself the creative type, you should definitely give Draw Something a try. Winning games will get you gold coins, which you can then exchange for a new set of colors. As for those who haven't been able to get in touch with their Picasso side, the game lets you buy the coins using real money. Ka-ching indeed!
If you love playing multiplayer games with your non-Android friends, there are actually many cross-platform games worthy of your attention, aside from Draw Something. Stay tuned for a special feature on cross-platform games – coming soon. In the meantime, check out other addictive Android games right here.

This article, Draw Something fever hits Android and iOS – 20 million downloads and counting , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 11:57 AM PDT

If there was any doubt that the tablet is here to stay, one can simply look at the latest report released by IDC. The research firm predict that global tablet shipments will reach 106.1 million units in 2012, up from the previously forecasted figure of 87.7 million units. A good chunk of these units will come from Apple, which is currently basking in the glow of the soon-to-be-released new iPad.
Meanwhile, the report all but confirms the market popularity of competitively-priced Android tablets, specifically of the Amazon Kindle Fire, which helped the Android platform capture a bigger slice of the tablet pie over the final quarter of 2011. IDC’s report confirms previous analyses that estimated a change of tides in terms of market share of iOS and Android.
Overall, the Android platform improved its market share from 32.3% to 44.6% in Q4 2011. Apple finished the year weakened, as it grabbed 57.4% market share, down from close to 80% in 2012. Other “notable” platforms include the Blackberry, which slid from 1.1% to 0.7%, and the defunct WebOS. The latter saw a spectacular, if sad, demise, considering it grabbed a 5% market share in the previous quarter, thanks to the firesales prompted by HP’s abrupt decision to ditch WebOS.

It's rather interesting, to say the least, how IDC predicts that Android tablets would only gain small traction in 2012, and how it'd take four more years for Android to dominate the market. While the new iPad hysteria will no doubt last for months, there are many solid Android tablets expected to enter the market this year. Coupled with Google's push into the content side with the revamped Google Play, we do think that 2012 is the year when Android will become the leading platform in the tablet market.
What do you think? Can the iPad hold 50%+ of the tablet market for another four years?

This article, IDC: iPad to dominate tablet sales for another four years. Is it possible? , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 10:40 AM PDT
why you shouldn't by a cheap Android smartphone
As a recent COMscore report suggests, there are lots of people out there who are not craving top-end Android smartphones, aiming for budget-friendly options instead, devices that would allow them access to the basic functions of a mobile phone. But if all you want to do is be able to make calls, text, and maybe perform some limited web browsing, you might be better off with a feature phone instead. Today, you can get an Android phone for as low as $30, and that is without a contract. While the advantage of choosing a cheap Android smartphone is obvious (less moolah spent), throughout the rest of this article, I will point out the main reasons why I believe you should never go for a cheap Android smartphone.

Reason #1: Low quality touchscreens

Most "affordable" (I simply call them cheap) Android smartphones feature poor touchscreen technology. At resolutions south of HVGA (that's below 480 by 320 pixels), text and images are nothing short of fuzzy. In addition, in the case of cheap Android smartphones, the low-quality touchscreens themselves often have responsiveness problems, not to mention the "dead" pixels, which appear way more often on low-quality smartphones. I can't stress enough how important a good touchscreen is in order to enjoy an exciting Android experience. If you're having problems navigating around apps or if the movies and games are not vivid, all the fun is sucked out and you'll probably get bored (or even annoyed) pretty quickly.
Touchscreen

Reason #2: Low Speed Single-Core Processors + Not Enough RAM

Fact: Dual-core processors have been available on high-end smartphones for more than a full year. Better still, quad-core smartphones are bound to be released over the next couple of months (I particularly fancy the HTC One X, but that's just me being subjective). As the processing power of Android smartphones has increased steadily, more and more apps are designed to work well on multiple cores, while many Android games now take advantage of the advanced GPUs you'll find in the likes of the Galaxy S2, the Motorola Droid RAZR, or any other high-end Android device of your liking.
Cheap Android smartphones, however, usually come with single-core processors clocked at less than 1GHz and GPUs that are unable to run the most graphically advanced games of today. If you choose to go down the dirt-cheap road, you simply won't have hardware that is good enough to run the current top apps, not to mention the apps that will be designed to take advantage of the processing power of next year's best smartphones. If you're ill-prepared for today, just imagine the setbacks you'll encounter tomorrow!

Next up, low amounts of RAM can clog up a smartphone to the point where the Android OS will automatically kill apps in the background to open up more RAM for the currently open app, thus effectively disabling one of Android's main features: multitasking. Cheap Android smartphones come with 512MB of RAM and less. As apps become bigger (Google have recently raised the size limit for Google Play Apps up to 4GB), they are increasingly RAM-hungry, up to the point that 1GB of RAM should become the absolute minimum in about a year or so.

 Reason #3: Low-Quality Build Materials

I'm not going to talk about the way some prefer glass and steel over plastic, as even plastic materials vary in sturdiness. You'll probably want to hold on to your smartphone for about a couple of years, so there is a big chance you'll drop it on concrete floors (ouch!), bump it a few times, or even drop it in water during that time. High-end Android smartphones are more resistant to scratches (Gorilla Glass anyone?), and some are even waterproof. Most low-end Android smartphones start squeaking and making all sorts of funny noises, as soon as you drop them the first time. Not to mention the fact that the screen and back plate will be covered in scratches, after just a few months of using the phone.

Reason #4: No Android Updates


You know how smartphone manufacturers are notoriously late in providing Android updates to their top-of-the-line smartphones? Samsung has just recently started rolling out the ICS update to their Samsung Galaxy S2 stable. Do you think their budget-friendly Galaxy Ace will get the Android 4.0 update anytime soon? I think not.
The same goes for any other major smartphone manufacturer: updates are provided to their top smartphones, and even then, they come a lot later than they should. And if your budget Android smartphone won't be getting the next Android update, the producer will probably point to Reason #2: poor specs. However, unlike me, they'll be gentle in the way they word it…

Reason #5: Carrier Subsidization


A top-end Android smartphone is usually priced at $200-$250 on a two-year carrier contract. As the price for an unlocked top Android smartphone is usually north of $600, you'll end up getting yourself a $400 discount.
Take the carrier's budget friendly smartphone instead (usually priced at $100 or less) and the discount you'll actually receive will be something less than $200. Obviously, this does not apply when buying unlocked smartphones, but I'm sure most of the readers of this post have a carrier-subsidized smartphone anyway.
So there you have it: these are my top 5 reasons why you shouldn’t by a cheap Android smartphone! Feel free to disagree and drop a comment below!

This article, Top 5 reasons you should avoid cheap Android smartphones , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 09:00 AM PDT

Looking for a good laugh? Then this app is definitely for you. The Fluffy Guy application for Android gives you exclusive and up to the minute access to Gabriel Iglesias.
Newest Update
The app was officially released towards the end of 2010 / beginning 2011. However, the newest update includes:
  1. Performance improvements
  2. Bug fixes (Always a good thing, especially for Android)
  3. Facebook upgrade
  4. Foursquare upgrade
  5. Better graphics performance
  6. Add photos to any comment
  7. Ability to refresh more content
  8. Ability to load more content
  9. Offline Mode – the ability to download all content for offline viewing
  10. End date/time for events
  11. Email and SMS sharing (to show your friends)
  12. New Widget
  13. And as always, much more…
Bio:
Gabriel’s stand-up comedy and television appearances have become popular in the last few years. His shows I’m Not Fat… I'm Fluffy and Hot & Fluffy are best remembered by the phrases “Oh, I'm not fat, I'm fluffy”, “Levels of Fatness”, and “Oh, Hell no!”. Furthermore, Gabriel’s comedy acts are famous for including voices, sound effects, storytelling, and Hawaiian shirts.

Features:
Created by Mobile Roadie, the app is very well designed and implemented. After downloading the application, users will be treated with the following features:
  • Full list of upcoming tour dates
  • A slew of funny videos.
  • Audio bits
  • Free wallpapers
  • Soundboard
  • News feed
  • Instant access to all of Gabriel’s social networks
  • Live recordings to some of Gabriel’s best shows
Compatibility and Feedback
The app has gotten above par reviews and feedback about the quality and compatibility. The app is completely free to download and requires Android 2.1+.

Download Link: Here










This article, Gabriel Iglesias “Fluffy Guy” app hits the Android Market , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 08:45 AM PDT
Samsung Galaxy  Tab 11.6
Phew…the Apple hypesteria is starting to cool off. Just a few more days, the inevitable reports about people standing in endless lines to get the "new iPad", and we're done. For a while…
Anyway, the last days have brought unpleasant news for iFans, news that are, I must admit, music to my fanboyish ears.
First, some enterprising sports in Vietnam have got their hands on a new iPad and ran it through some benchmarks. And, the mother of all surprises, the new iPad, fitted with Apple's new dual-core A5X chip, is only slightly better than the old iPad. True, the benchmark used, GeekBench, doesn't test graphics performance, which is the strong suit that Apple touted intensely during their press event. But, as some speculate, the claimed 4X graphics performance boost over Tegra 3 (still completely unsubstantiated, by the way) may be heavily offset by the high number of pixels (2048 x 1536) that the A5X has to push. Long story short – the new iPad will probably perform just about the same as the old iPad.
Now to the display – news broke that Samsung is the only supplier of displays for the new iPad, after LG and Sharp have apparently been sidelined due to quality issues. This means that Apple has become even more heavily dependent on Samsung's displays (the Koreans also make the DRAM modules and the SoC found in the new iPad). That's not a problem in its own – the well-documented "frenemy" relationship between Apple and Samsung has been going on for years. However, because Samsung is the only display maker left in the game, Apple is bound to encounter output problems. This is why I expect the iPad's market performance to be affected by supply problems this year.
So, the new iPad is not as unstoppable as some analysts and bloggers would want you to believe. It's time for Samsung to seize the opportunity. But can it deliver a tablet that can really challenge the iPad? Of course it can. In fact, that tablet, the rumored Galaxy Tab 11.6, is probably a lot closer than we think.
The Galaxy Tab 11.6 has to exist. Why? Because, the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and the Galaxy Note 10.1 are clearly not designed to compete with the iPad. This leaves only two options standing. One, Samsung is giving up the fight, and settling for the morsels that fall from the Apple's table. Two, Samsung is secretly preparing its latest attempt at an iPad-killer.
I think that the Galaxy Tab 11.6 has strong chances to sell better than its predecessors. Samsung will benefit not only from the iPad's weaknesses, which I described above, but also by the wave of cheap Android tablets that is due in summer. The arrival of the Google Nexus tablet and of the ASUS MeMo 347T may be the spark that blows up the entire ecosystem, just like it happened with the original Droid and the smartphone game. And a stronger Android tablet ecosystem will only benefit the Galaxy Tab 11.6.
We'll wait and see. For now, the new iPad is due on Friday, when experts of all shapes and sizes will analyze every last piece of silicon in it. Then, we'll be able to guess better whether the iPad really lost its aura or it'll own the tablet market for another year.
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This article, Surprise, the new iPad is only slightly better than the iPad2. Where does this leave Samsung? , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 06:37 AM PDT
ICS-HTC-Sensation
Although Google launched the Ice Cream Sandwich flavor of its mobile OS back in November 2011, recent reports show that the adoption rate for Android 4.0 is still hovering at less than 2%. That’s quite a low figure if you take into account that five months have passed since the official release of the new, unified Android version. Fortunately, things are about to change very soon, as an increasing number of tablet and smartphone manufacturers have begun announcing the ICS update for their existing devices.
Yesterday, Samsung has started pushing out the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for its insanely popular Samsung Galaxy S2, and now it's HTC's turn to share some ICS love with their customers.
According to a HTC blog post published yesterday, the Android 4.0 upgrade will (eventually) reach 16 of their existing smartphones, although an exact timing was not specified. The official reason is that carriers tend to have their own schedules when it comes to Android updates (especially if you live in the US). Here’s the list:
  • DROID Incredible 2 by HTC
  • HTC Amaze 4G
  • HTC Desire S
  • HTC Desire HD
  • HTC EVO 3D
  • HTC EVO Design 4G
  • HTC Incredible S
  • HTC Sensation
  • HTC Sensation XL
  • HTC Sensation 4G
  • HTC Sensation XE
  • HTC Raider
  • HTC Rezound
  • HTC Rhyme
  • HTC Thunderbolt
  • HTC Vivid
The first wave of HTC smartphones to receive the Android 4.0 update will consist of the Sensation family. The update for the HTC Sensation and HTC Sensation XE has already started rolling out a few days ago, to users in Germany and the Scandinavian region. As reported here, HTC is also pushing out the HTC Sense 3.6 UI, along with the OS update.  Now we have word that we'll see the update becoming more widely available over the next few weeks. According to HTC's blog post, the T-Mobile Sensation 4G and the Sensation XL are next in line to receive their ICS updates.
The remaining 12 smartphones on the list ( the Rezound, Amaze 4G, Incredible S, Droid Incredible 2, Desire S, Desire HD, EVO 3D, EVO Design 4G, Raider, Rhyme, Thunderbolt, and Vivid) will get their Android 4.0 updates over the next few months. We only hope that HTC and the carriers won't delay them until after the HTC One X and the HTC One S get released!
Are you disappointed that the Android 4.0 update takes this long to reach your HTC smartphone? Drop us a line and tell us what you think about the list! Is it comprehensive enough for your liking ?
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This article, Android 4.0 to reach 16 existing HTC smartphones. The Sensation family is first in line! , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

Posted: 14 Mar 2012 05:41 AM PDT

Samsung-Galaxy-S3-Release-Date-Mockup
The wait for the Samsung Galaxy S3 launch is getting unbearable, don't you think? At least for us and half of the tech blogs out there it is, with all the rumors that have been swirling around Samsung's upcoming flagship device. Now we discovered yet another piece of the Galaxy S3 puzzle: ultra-connected Russian blogger Eldar Murtazin tweeted yesterday that the Samsung Galaxy S3 has gone gold. In other words, the S3 has come out of the design and testing stage and is now in production.
It seems that the successor to the S2 is finally upon us. Murtazin has a long history of nailing this kind of news, although he had his share of misfires too. Besides the fact that Galaxy S3 units are rolling off the assembly lines as we speak, his tweet reveals that carriers and retailers are expecting the superphone to sell like hotcakes, and are overwhelming Samsung with preorders. This record-breaking demand is nothing to be surprised about, considering how well did the Samsung Galaxy S2 sell, in spite of the rollout problems that Samsung faced in the US.
Samsung-Galaxy-S-III-production
Eldar Murtazin also confirms another rumor about the upcoming Galaxy S3 – the fact that the device will sport a ceramic case. This raises questions about the weight of the phone, although the weight surplus generated by using a dense ceramic material instead of the glossy plastic of the previous Galaxy S iterations should be offset by a presumed slimmer (just 7mm thick) profile.

The Big Question: when will the Galaxy S3 be launched?

My kneejerk reaction when I read Murtazin's tweet was to try to estimate the actual Galaxy S3 release date. If the device has only recently entered production, when can we expect to see the Galaxy S3 in stores? Good question.
Let's proceed through elimination and cut out April and May. Despite of earlier rumors that suggested an April announcement followed by a May launch, the Galaxy S2 is selling way too good for Samsung to rush its successor on the market and face cannibalization. The carriers would be mighty pissed too. Plus, Samsung hinted at a mid-year release and specifically denied that is planning an April/May debut.
We know that Samsung is trying to better coordinate the global launch of the Galaxy S3 and avoid the staggered rollout pattern that hamstringed the performance of the S2. The Olympic Games are coming in July and Samsung is a major sponsor. Without doubt, the Koreans will want the billions of viewers of the Games to see the Galaxy S3 on TV and be able to go out and buy one, wherever they are in the world. Such a coordinated rollout takes a lot of time and preparation, not to mention a few million units on hand for the big release. All clues indicate that Samsung will try to make the Galaxy S3 available worldwide by June or July. We can expect an earlier announcement though, maybe even in May.
What do you think? April, May, June, July?

This article, Murtazin: Samsung Galaxy S3 enters production, preorders are sky-high , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.

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