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- HTC One V to come to several US carriers this summer
- Verizon employees get their exclusive red DROID RAZR MAXX
- Gameloft announces Men in Black 3 and Asphalt 7: Heat, coming soon
- Diagnosis – System Information: Android app for monitoring your phone system
- Booster: Easy task killing and time-based Android phone optimization app
- Best inspirational and motivational apps for Android
- Nova Launcher 1.1: Customization and speed at their finest
- Another N.O.V.A. 3 trailer pops up, the game looks outstanding!
- Samsung Galaxy S3 shipping early in the Philippines?
- Facebook Messenger app gets read receipts and locations features; ignoring people just got harder
| HTC One V to come to several US carriers this summer Posted: 08 May 2012 02:44 AM PDT
After the HTC One X and HTC One S, the last of the One series, HTC One V, has finally received a release window in the US. Aiming to grab a good slice of the low to mid-end range smartphone market in the US, HTC announced today that the One V will be launched this summer at "a variety of US partners." Despite packing the least exciting set of specs, the One V bears the hallmarks of HTC's superfine build quality, much like the other One phones. The phone's aluminum unibody is complemented by a 3.7-inch display protected by scratch-resistant reinforced glass, a single-core 1GHz Snapdragon S3 processor, a microSD card slot, and 1,500mAh battery. The same great shooter found on the more expensive members of the One series can be found on the HTC One V, though it's been scaled-down to a 5MP, f/2.0, back-illuminated sensor. Along with the omnipresent Beats Audio enhancement software, owners of the HTC One V get up to 25GB of Dropbox storage. And let's not forget that the phone ships with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and HTC Sense 4. Some of the phone's downsides include its paltry 512MB of RAM, a smallish 4GB of internal storage, and the lack of a compass sensor. While HTC hasn't mentioned any specific pricing for the One V in the US, judging from how much the phone is selling for in other countries, we can probably expect it to retail for about $300 with no contract, which is also the rumored price for the HTC One V in Canada. It does appear that the phone is heading towards the prepaid path, because soon after its introduction at Mobile World Congress in February, the names of budget carriers like Metro PCS, Virgin Mobile, and US Cellular have been thrown around as HTC's partners in the US. The list is yet to be confirmed by the Taiwanese manufacturer and there's a solid chance it will land on bigger carriers as well. So, do you think the HTC One V is a keeper? This article, HTC One V to come to several US carriers this summer , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Verizon employees get their exclusive red DROID RAZR MAXX Posted: 08 May 2012 02:01 AM PDT
From time to time, Verizon employees are offered a special deal, whether it’s cool insider information on future phones or early releases ahead of the public market. Either way, they are usually informed what is going on in Verizon territory. Well the folks that work at Big Red now have the chance to obtain a phone which will not be available to the public at all. Specifically, Verizon employees are able to purchase a "Limited Edition" red DROID RAZR MAXX. The DROID RAZR MAXX is definitely a phone to remember, one that stands out of the crowd of juice-thirsty 4G LTE phones. I mean, no other phone in its generation comes even close to the RAZR MAXX’ amazing 21.5 hours of talk time. And all that power is delivered without sacrificing the phone’s slim figure.
Back to the Verizon-only MAXX, the phone sports a black and red color scheme, with red accents on the kevlar back and the power button on the side. Not very different from the “original” MAXX, but, after all, it does say "Limited Edition" on the back. So how could you go wrong? Droid Life reports that the exclusive devices have began arriving to the employees who ordered them ($199 and $99 for the 32GB or 16GB). What is unfortunate is that the general public can not grab these babies, as they are employee exclusive. However, don't fret about it, because there have already been cases of employee's offering their black and red phones on EBay or Craigslist, even before he or she received the device. I am sure that the red edition will be seen on eBay soon. Just don't expect it to sell at a regular price. So what do you think about this red RAZR MAXX? Will you try to snatch one off on eBay? Do you think it should have been available to the public? I would love to hear your comments. This article, Verizon employees get their exclusive red DROID RAZR MAXX , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Gameloft announces Men in Black 3 and Asphalt 7: Heat, coming soon Posted: 08 May 2012 01:28 AM PDT
If you had plans for any kind of outdoors activity over the following weeks or so, you should either cancel them entirely or make sure you're always near a power source to plug in your mobile device. You will certainly need more "juice" than usual, because Gameloft is preparing to hit us with three exciting new titles. We have already talked extensively about N.O.V.A. 3 and how cool the first few trailers look, but the third iteration of the successful action game franchise will not come solo. Asphalt 7: Heat and Men in Black 3 will also be released by Gameloft very soon, and both games are already on my to-download list. Asphalt 7: HeatWhile I don't think that the Asphalt game franchise needs any kind of introduction, let's mention that the first title of the series dates from way back in 2004. Ever since, Gameloft has been spoiling us with a new edition every year, and, like a good wine, the franchise has become better and better in time. The first edition to have an Android version was Asphalt 5, while Asphalt 6: Adrenaline is the latest title to hit the market. The seventh episode of the racing saga was revealed during the unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S3 last week in London. Although we have pretty much no official information about the game, it's safe to assume that we will see Asphalt 7: Heat released in a matter of weeks. Most likely, Asphalt 7 will not be a free title, and it could cost as much as $5.99. It's true, Asphalt 6: Adrenaline goes for just $0.99 in Google Play right now, but that’s after several discounts. Also, given the fact that we saw the game at the S3 unveiling, we suspect it might be pre-installed on Sammy's new flagship device or be available exclusively for the S3, for a while. Men in Black 3I don't know about you, but I had so much fun watching the first MIB movies years ago that I am willing to give the series' (hopefully) final episode a whirl. That’s despite the fact that I'm not sold by the things I've heard about it – Tommy Lee Jones comes back in a smaller role and the movie's trailer hasn't been that funny, in all honesty. We're not here to talk about the movie, though, because a "Men in Black 3" video game will hit Android on May 25. Gameloft has already released a teaser trailer, which once again doesn't look great. There are only a couple of seconds of in-game "action" shown in the clip, and it's pretty obvious that MIB 3 will be a more basic game, lacking stunning visuals or action packed gameplay. On the other hand, the game will be released for free, so I am willing to give it a chance after all. The black suits are coming (again) and, hopefully, the movie and the game won't make us forget about all the fun we’ve had watching MIB and MIB 2. Check out the MIB 3 for Android teaser trailer below and tell us if you think the game will be any good! Also, what are your thoughts on the upcoming release of Asphalt 7: Heat? How do you think it will measure up against its very popular predecessors? This article, Gameloft announces Men in Black 3 and Asphalt 7: Heat, coming soon , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Diagnosis – System Information: Android app for monitoring your phone system Posted: 08 May 2012 01:00 AM PDT
The more powerful the device, the more tasks it’s capable of. Unfortunately, that also means that it’s more vulnerable to slowing down. With too many apps packed into a limited space, any Android device, no matter how powerful, can suffer performance issues. After all, it’s hard to resist running a million things at once when you fee like your device can handle anything you throw at it. When you start feeling your device slowing down, you’ll need to cut back on how many apps you’re running but with no idea which one in particular is eating up all your speed. Since Android is all about customizability and what the Android development community wants is what the Android development community gets, it’s now possible to stay on top of your Android device’s performance. Introducing Diagnosis – System Information, an app that allows you to get into the nitty-gritty of your device’s processes. Basically an Android version of the Windows’ Task Manager, Diagnosis makes sure that you don’t need to suspend any of your apps to check on how your device is performing. You can check how much CPU resources a certain app is using, as well as if the battery is getting too hot. You can even check what apps are running in the background or if the lag you’re experiencing might have been caused by another app.
Diagnosis gives you the option to keep information displayed at all times, even while you’re using other apps. When Diagnosis is turned on, small customizable text is shown on the screen and provides you the information that you need. You can choose to display a variety of information, such as CPU use, memory, active apps, and CPU speed. Maybe you want to see a list of applications using anything between 40% to 70% of your CPU. You can tailor the information display to show you the information that matters. Need help figuring things out? Head on over to the Settings > About menu to access Diagnosis’ extensive help file.
Diagnosis’ free version gives you the choice of 33 general information items. If you still want to know more about your Android device, purchasing Diagnosis Pro – Unlocker will give you 33 bits of information that are far more specific in nature. For Diagnosis to function at its best, you’ll need to grant it a few permissions. “Storage” is required to write the database to the SD card rather than letting it clog up internal memory. “System Tools” is needed to show the information on top of the screen and to keep it displayed while loading data. To be able to send anonymous bug reports and display network latency, you’ll also need to give “Internet” permission. There are a few more permissions that Diagnosis needs and they’re explained in detail on the Google Play Store page.
Diagnosis is free and doesn’t contain any ads. Even if you may not foresee yourself utilizing this app everyday, it’s comforting to know that you can monitor your processes easily and at any time you need to. Download Diagnosis from the Google Play Store today. This article, Diagnosis – System Information: Android app for monitoring your phone system , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Booster: Easy task killing and time-based Android phone optimization app Posted: 07 May 2012 11:00 PM PDT
If you’ve experienced your smartphone slowing down in the past few days, there’s an app that’ll certainly bring it back to full strength in no time. Introducing Booster, the newest and coolest Android task optimization app for your Android smartphone. Booster is an awesome application for your Android smartphone that helps you manage all the background processes in your phone with ease. Unlike other Android booster applications that you find in the Google Play Store, Booster is different as it is simple and packs a lot of extra features not found on any other task killing applications. Not only that, the UI is pretty slick with a nice touch of black and neon blue that greatly adds a brilliant hue to the app itself. Booster brings a host of Android optimization features that you will surely love apart from its innovative and creative user interface.
When you first launch the application, you will be shown a simple tutorial on how the application works. On the app's main interface screen, you will find a huge circular disk (dial) that contains important information like the total number of tasks running, as well as the amount of memory left on your phone. There is also a smaller button that sits on top of the dial with the word Optimize.
Just below the dial's interface, you can find various toggles that control your phone's Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, GPS, and Airplane Mode. And, at the bottom-most part lies info about the remaining battery life, total call time, music, game, and browsing duration estimate that you have left on your phone. Tapping on the battery icon will take you to your phone system's main battery screen with all the detailed breakdowns on what causes your overall battery consumption. This feature is pretty useful to find those apps that drain a lot of battery in just a short amount of time. The tiny blue dot found on the circular dial can be dragged down; this allows you to set the timer to begin manually performing optimization task on your phone. The maximum countdown that you can assign is 60 minutes. To set the timer, simply drag the blue dot from left to right, much like those old-fashioned kitchen timers.
Selecting the Optimize button will automatically optimize your phone's memory by killing useless background apps and freeing up precious memory. You can also do it manually, by selecting the Tasks or Memory button displayed on the center of the circular dial.
If you want to resort to auto-optimize your phone without you ever running the application again, then just hit the toggle found on the top right of the app's main screen to enable automatic optimization mode. You can also modify the frequency of the automatic timer by enabling Start Optimize option and by selecting the Auto Optimize Frequency. Choose from 15 minutes, half an hour, 1 hour, 2 hours, or 4 hours frequency in optimizing your phone.
As an added bonus, Booster will display your current battery, RAM, and number of tasks running. The system info can be found just by dragging down your phone's notification bar. To start freeing up additional space, speeding up your phone and improving your Android device’s performance, get Booster free from the Google Play Store today. This article, Booster: Easy task killing and time-based Android phone optimization app , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Best inspirational and motivational apps for Android Posted: 07 May 2012 09:00 PM PDT
Every day has the potential to be stressful. You might have a bad day at work, things may not be going your way, or you may feel like the universe is conspiring against you. If you have been feeling down a bit lately, it's high time to get energized with inspirational quotes from famous people. We've put together some of the best inspirational and motivational apps to help you perk up and recharge your day with a simple inspirational message or two. Inspirational Quotes
Feeling down? Well, here's something to inspire you for the day. A daily dose of feel-good quotes is a sure way to help you energize. Inspirational Quotes is probably the best way to get bite-size treats to satisfy your thirst for positive vibes. Inspiration Quotes is built around a handpicked collection of inspirational quotes from around the world. The app is filled with over 6,000 handpicked motivational quotes, famous sayings, and inspirational words from prominent people with the developer promising new updates in the future. If you’ve found an interesting quote that motivated you, then why not share it for the rest of the world to know. Sharing quotes is easy, as the app allows you to share via Facebook, SMS, or email. The Bucket List
Remember the movie The Bucket List? If you do, then we’re happy to tell you that there is an app of the same name. The Bucket List is developed by Metosphere and promises to be one fantastic application when it comes to sorting out the things you want to do in your life. This free Android application is basically a to-do list that will inspire you to reach your goals everyday. You can share your list with other people and inspire them each day. The app also lets you input your life to-do lists, and set their priority levels to show how important they are to you. You can also see other people’s Bucket Lists and, if you like, you can like their Bucket List and comment on them. If you’ve got some goals you’d like to achieve, you might want to give Bucket List a try. Who knows, it might just help you in reaching your dreams. Mindjet
It only takes inspiration to craft an interesting idea and nothing beats organizing your ideas with Mindjet for Android. Once you have started on an interesting idea, organize and branch it out by adding more details. Mindjet is an interesting application for planning out ideas as it can easily map your thoughts. Suddenly lost track with your thoughts? With Mindjet's user friendly interface; you can easily back track through your charts and see where you're headed. Mindjet comes preloaded with powerful mapping features, giving you the power to to style your text and topic, and relationships. You can even tag important notes to your file. Other than that, the app also lets you attach important information like links, pictures, notes, and so much more. Mindjet is perfect for users who love to jot down ideas and build on them when inspiration strikes them. Build Confidence
Start building confidence in yourself with Build Confidence, an application developed by Andrew Johnson that will help any person relax and feel good about oneself. Users can build their self-confidence and relax deeply with the Build Confidence application. To get the most out of the app, users just need to plug in their phone's headphones and drift away to sleep with this relaxing meditation application. One of the app's major strong points has to be Andrew Johnson's voice sharing some relaxation techniques, helping you build confidence while listening to some pleasant music. Build Confidence is built on the idea of clearing your mind and building your self-confidence as you meditate. Overall, Build Confidence is an effective self-meditating handbook for people who want to meditate at their leisure. Motivation to Your Mobile
You might feel blue from all of life's stressful challenges but you can also recharge yourself and feel motivated again just by simply taking refuge in your phone. Motivation To Your Mobile will definitely inspire you in your day-to-day hustle and bustle. With the app's uplifting messages, transform your life into cloud nine as you gain inspirational words of wisdom that will surely put a smile on your face. Once you launch the application, you are treated to the encouraging message of the day. Each message is unique and is authored by famous encouragement speaker Derrick Hayes. Start your day by encouraging yourself that you have a wonderful life. With the app's huge collection of inspirational thoughts and uplifting messages, you'll never have to worry about a single thing. Idea Generator
Ran out of ideas? Then Idea Generator app might just be the application that will bring a spark to your creativity. You have probably experienced brainstorming with your colleagues and received positive results. But, what if you’re far way from anyone and all you have is yourself and your mobile phone? From the name itself, Idea Generator is basically an application that will help you generate ideas from almost anything that you can think off. Generate ideas in a flash just by setting the right category to spin your idea. When you launch the application, you will be treated with three configurable drop down lists. Pick the appropriate category that suits your taste and hit the generate button to create an idea. Words grouped in categories are randomly combined to give you new ideas. Categories can range from adjectives, web, things, game, and aerial, just to name a few. Give the Idea Generator a try and see some wacky yet inspiring word combinations. Goal Tracker
Start your day right by setting short-term or long-term goals with Goal Tracker for Android. Place any goal that you want to accomplish, from losing weight to buying that new car. Let Goal Tracker help you with keeping track of your goal. Goal Tracker will list down everything that is due for the day and how much effort you put in achieving that goal. Use Goal Tracker to plan goals ahead of schedule. You can set goals on weekly, monthly, or even longer periods. Goals can vary according to your preferences. Goal Tracker can track down your goals in your family affairs, personal growth, budget constraints, health, career, and even your dream house. In case you feel lazy, Goal Tracker can remind you of your unfinished business. Write down your goals using Goal Tracker and be motivated to fulfill your dreams. Bible Quotes
Here's one application that will lighten up your spirit. Bible Quotes brings users closer to the Bible by providing meaningful verses. Start your day right with famous Bible quotes and let the app quench your thirst for spiritual enlightenment. Bible Quotes is pretty straightforward. The app functions the same as other inspirational apps that give a meaningful message daily. Aside from your daily dose of Bible quotes, the app also lets you add your own verses. You can also look up verse in the Bible through the Look Up feature integrated into the app. If you feel that the verse you have read for the day is truly inspirational, you can share it to the world via Facebook, SMS, email, Twitter and much more. Bible Verse is a great way to get motivated. Meditation Helper
Meditating is a great way to relax yourself but when you’ve got your eyes closed, it’s a little difficult to keep track of time. Meditation Helper might just help you with that. Instead of keeping time by yourself, Meditation Helper will let you know when time’s up so all you need to do is focus. Meditation Timer also allows you to target the length of time that you want to practice meditation for each day. The widget timer is not your ordinary timer–it keeps track of your target meditation goal. Keep focused and allow yourself to meditate because Meditation Timer’s got your back. 505 Motivational Quotes
Be happy each day with inspiration quotes to pump up your life. 505 Motivational Quotes contains, you guessed it, 505 motivational and inspirational quotes to inspire you with a smile. 505 Motivational Quotes lets you view famous quotes from different people in history. Choose from different categories such as Happiness, Inspirational, Leadership, Life, Motivational, Personal Growth, Success, and Wisdom. Users can scan through the last viewed quote and they can also browse quotes by a specific number, so tracking down will be as easy as pie. Use 505 Motivational Quotes to inspire and motivate you. If those apps have motivated you and have gotten your blood pumping, get out there! Carpe diem and reach for the skies! If your favorite inspirational or motivational app wasn’t on our list, share it with us in the Comments section. This article, Best inspirational and motivational apps for Android , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Nova Launcher 1.1: Customization and speed at their finest Posted: 07 May 2012 01:00 PM PDT
If you’ve been around the Android development community for some time, chances are you’ve found the advantages of a custom launcher. There are a number to choose from but only a few really stand out to be long-time favorites. If you want to try a launcher that promises both great performance and high-level customization, then you’ll want to try Nova Launcher. Nova Launcher is a performance-driven custom launcher for Android and it is highly customizable, offering several customization options. Nova Launcher isn’t missing out on the aesthetics either. It features a very slick and sophisticated interface that may be on par with Ice Cream Sandwich’s look. Nova Launcher is not really new; in fact, it has been around for quite a while. This time, Nova Launcher has new version and it is packed with a bunch of new features that users would surely love. Version 1.1 is its most recent update and it includes new features like a customizable grid, a scrollable dock, infinite scroll, folder icons, back up/ restore, and a couple of new scroll effects. Closer Look at the FeaturesNova Launcher 1.1 sports several new features. It has a scrollable dock which really sets it apart from other custom launchers. With a scrollable dock, you can now keep all the apps that you want to place on the dock. It’s not really infinite but you can keep 7 icons per page and you have a 3 page limit. That’s actually better than what most launchers can give you.
It also has a customizable app drawer, which allows you to tweak its transparency. You also have the option to choose between two scrolling styles: horizontal paginated or vertical continuous. The new feature to check out is Nova Launcher’s infinite scrolling feature so you can scroll and scroll with ease. Enjoy the eye candy when you you scroll your desktop and drawer. If you are user of Nova Launcher’s pro version, you get to choose from lots of scroll effects.
Nova Launcher also allows you to customize folder icons. You can change the background and preview style, and if that’s not enough for you, you can actually replace the whole icon. Adding widgets to the dock is also easy. You can add any 1×1 widget to the dock and you can add several apps to your desktop at the same time. You can also create shortcuts for some of your favorite apps.
Those were just a handful of the features that you can enjoy on Nova Launcher. If you download Nova Launcher Prime, you can have even more features. You can enjoy having drawer groups, with both folders and unlimited custom tabs. To utilize your touch screen, you can also start Nova Launcher with gestures. It also allows you to hide unused apps in the drawer and you can set dock swipes. If you want to have a better launcher, try Nova Launcher and be amazed by what you can do with it. You can download Nova Launcher or Nova Launcher Prime from the Google Play Store. No related posts. This article, Nova Launcher 1.1: Customization and speed at their finest , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Another N.O.V.A. 3 trailer pops up, the game looks outstanding! Posted: 07 May 2012 10:57 AM PDT
We've pretty much suspected that Gameloft will be doing everything possible to promote the heck out of its upcoming N.O.V.A. 3 action game, but we're still surprised to see how aggressive their advertising campaign has been over the past few weeks. First, there was a teaser trailer that didn't allow us to catch more than a short sneak peek of the future game. Less than a week ago, a more “conventional” trailer came out, followed shortly after by a multiplayer trailer. Both of the videos looked great and it became obvious that the game's launch would be scheduled by the end of May. And just when we started thinking that Gameloft would cool things down a bit, a new trailer came out, one that looks even more spectacular than the previous two. The "producer trailer" features Arnaud Bonnard, one of N.O.V.A. 3's executive producers, walking us through a 90 second clip with real gameplay images. Bonnard sums up the visual improvements and upgrades N.O.V.A. 3 brings to the table, in comparison with the second iteration of the game franchise. I don't want to spoil the fun of watching the video, but you will get a taste of what Bonnard calls "the woo effect" of the game. New distortion effects, shadows, dynamic lighting, and motion blurs will probably make N.O.V.A 3 one of the most realistic mobile video games ever. The "movie-like depth of field" should allow you to get in touch with your character on a deeper level than ever. The scenery in the trailer looks breathtaking, which could be a problem for some users that might end up admiring the surroundings and forget about their opponents. There's still no release date confirmed for Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance 3, but it's pretty obvious that we will be able to play the game in just a few short weeks. As far as pricing goes, we don’t have anything official to report either, but most rumors point towards a $6.99 retail price, both for the Android and for the iOS version of N.O.V.A. 3. I already told you a couple of weeks back that I will be one of the first to purchase N.O.V.A. 3 for my Android device, as I am a longstanding fan of the franchise. How about you? Has Gameloft managed to lure you in with their aggressive marketing campaign? If you happened to miss the first trailers, I took the liberty to embed the three videos below, so watch, enjoy and let us know what you think! No related posts. This article, Another N.O.V.A. 3 trailer pops up, the game looks outstanding! , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Samsung Galaxy S3 shipping early in the Philippines? Posted: 07 May 2012 10:47 AM PDT
Aside from the confirmed European release date of the Samsung Galaxy S3, Sammy hasn't set a specific release date for the flagship phone in other regions. At times like these we have to crank up our efforts to dig up more information from the local reps in each country with some help from our friends. Now, the good news. If you live in the Philippines, there's a good chance you will be one of the first in the area to play with the Samsung Galaxy S3. Techpinas, a local gadget blog, has apparently received word from the officials at Samsung Mobile Philippines concerning the expected release date of the Samsung Galaxy S3 in the country. According to the insider, the Galaxy S3 will be launched in the Philippines by the last week of May. Yes, this very month. If accurate, this puts the Philippines launch ahead of the supposed June launch date slated for some other regions. The date has also been reported and confirmed by several other tech blogs in the country. Although the insider couldn't share any price details about the Samsung Galaxy S3, the phone is expected to be sold for PHP 30,000 or about US$700. It is at the lower range of our own predictions, but apparently that's the price that the Samsung Galaxy S2 debuted for last year in the Philippines. One would assume that the price for a 4.8-inch super phone would be different from a 4.3-inch one though. In case you're wondering how your country fares relative to others, here are our reports on Samsung Galaxy S3's expected release date in Europe, US, Canada, India, and Southeast Asia. Australia, apparently, won’t get any early love from Samsung. Don't forget to share the joy with our readers if you do get the Samsung Galaxy S3 early. No related posts. This article, Samsung Galaxy S3 shipping early in the Philippines? , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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| Facebook Messenger app gets read receipts and locations features; ignoring people just got harder Posted: 07 May 2012 10:40 AM PDT
For those that can't resist the lure of profile hopping on Facebook, there's a stand-alone Facebook Messenger app that still allows you to engage in conversation with your Facebook friends, without the usual distractions. In a bid to become the messaging platform of choice, Facebook has updated its Messenger app for both Android and iOS, bringing them closer to competing platforms, in terms of looks and functionality. The updated mobile Messenger application now comes with a "read receipts" feature, which lets you see whether the messages you send to your friends have been read or not. Since it works both ways, this feature may lead to that awkward moment when you can no longer lie about not receiving or reading messages from people you're actively ignoring. In addition to the read receipts, there's now a real-time typing indicator showing the name of the person who is typing to you. Next, Facebook has updated the Messenger app so that it shows your location to your friends, making use of the rather specific GPS coordinates that most modern smartphones can give out. You'll see the place from where the messages you received were sent right on the main screen.
These are two handy features for stalkers, but might prove downright creepy for others. Although you can turn off the location feature on the updated Facebook Messenger app, which is especially useful for people who want to maintain some privacy, the message receipt feature can't be turned off at all. Hide all you want from your friends, but they’ll still see if you've read their messages or not. Since the update hasn't made its way to the main Facebook app yet, you can use that one instead for the time being. But Facebook plans to roll out the new changes to the main app in the near future as well. This article, Facebook Messenger app gets read receipts and locations features; ignoring people just got harder , was originally published at AndroidAuthority.com - Your Android News Source.
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