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- Gameloft demos new titles at E3
- Cordcruncher headphones review
- Retail price for Verizon Galaxy S III outed [UPDATED]
- Amazon offering Verizon Galaxy Nexus for one penny (Limited Time Deal)
- ASUS Transformer AiO – a dual boot Windows 8 and Android all-in-one PC/tablet
- NVIDIA debuts five Tegra 3 games at E3
- Sony ST21i to be renamed as Sony Xperia Tipo, an affordable device from Sony
- Samsung Galaxy Note II launching in October?
- Microsoft wants to automate your life with new on{X} app for Android
- ViewSonic introduces 22-Inch Android Smart Display at Computex
- WhosHere brings location-based social discovery to Android
- AT&T Galaxy S III up for pre-order on June 6, also launching in Red?
- Appreciate provides user unique, personalized app recommendations
- AT&T taps eco-friendly $50 Samsung Exhilarate for June 10
- Huawei to debut Emotion UI for Android in July
- HTC One gets PlayStation Certification
| Gameloft demos new titles at E3 Posted: 05 Jun 2012 01:52 PM PDT
Gameloft is in Los Angeles this week, showing off some of their new Android and iOS titles at the annual E3 conference. In addition to demonstrating known upcoming games like The Amazing Spider-Man or N.O.V.A 3, Gameloft is giving their first glimpses of previously unannounced titles. If you're in town for the event then you're in luck! You'll be among the select few to see demos of Asphalt 7: Heat, Kingdom & Lords, and Cosmic Colony. We cannot wait to see these for ourselves! GAMELOFT WILL BE AT E3 TO UNVEIL ITS UPCOMING RELEASES FOR iOS AND ANDROID IN WORLDWIDE EXCLUSIVES Los Angeles – E3 – June 5, 2012 – Gameloft, a leading publisher of digital and social games, will be at the 2012 E3 (Electronic Entertainment Expo), where we will unveil our upcoming The Amazing Spider-Man: After the phenomenal success of Spider-Man: Total Mayhem, Gameloft and Marvel have teamed up once more to develop The Amazing Spider-Man, the Asphalt 7: Heat: From Paris to Rio, players compete against each other in cutthroat races at the wheel of 60 cars from prestigious brands such as Lamborghini and Ferrari. The game Kingdoms & Lords: This simulation and strategy game lets players build and develop their own kingdom and amass an army to hold barbarian invaders at bay. Players can battle each Cosmic Colony: Players must create their own colony and make it prosper on a mysterious planet. Surprising events and numerous space missions will turn players into real space Successful titles such as N.O.V.A. 3: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance, Fashion Icon, Shark Dash, Ice Age Village and Men in Black 3 will also be available for free demonstrations at the Gameloft demos new titles at E3 originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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| Cordcruncher headphones review Posted: 05 Jun 2012 01:23 PM PDT
We've recently spent some time with a new set of headphones that are handy on more than one front. Called Cordcruncher, these headphones are housed in an elastic sleeve which eliminates concerns of tangles and knots. If these sound like a Kickstarter project to you, your right! When not in use, the headphones are essentially converted to a wearable necklace or bracelet. The jack can plug into the end of the sleeve, creating a rubber-like loop that travels extremely well. Ready to use 'em? Pull the earbuds out only as far as you need to, anywhere from 16-inches to 42-inches.
The cords are very light, thin, and the elastic sleeve comes in a variety of colors. The review units we were sent were Rocket Red however they would be more accurately described as fluorescent pink. Additional color options include Pearl Blue, iGizmo White, and Matte Black. So how did they sound? Surprisingly, these $20 headphones sounded much better than we expected. We anticipated something thin and tinny however these delivered a fuller sound with more bass than other, more expensive earbuds.
You can order the CordCruncher headphones directly from their website or through Amazon. Cordcruncher headphones review originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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| Retail price for Verizon Galaxy S III outed [UPDATED] Posted: 05 Jun 2012 01:08 PM PDT Verizon officially confirmed today that they will carrying the Samsung Galaxy S III, one of the most anticipated Android smartphones of 2012. It will be up for pre-order from June 6. The 16GB version will cost $199 and 32GB for $249, however Verizon didn't mention how much it will cost at full retial price. As we know that Verizon will soon bring an end to unlimited data, replacing it with shared data plans. However, Verizon cleared the air by saying: Customers who choose to purchase phones at full retail price and are currently on an unlimited smartphone data plan will be able to keep that plan. The same pricing and policies will apply to all 3G and 4GLTE smartphones. If you are looking forward to getting the Samsung Galaxy S III and you are expecting to have unlimited data plan, then there are no chances you will get it on the subsidized version. Verizon will soon implement the shared data plan; however, if you purchase the unsubsidised version of SIII, then you can enjoy it.
According to Verizon Equipment Guide leaked by Droid-Life, the SGS-III will cost $599 for the 16GB version and $659 for the 32GB version. I hope to see Verizon confirming the release dates, as this is all the info we find ourselves with now. What are your plans? Are you looking forward to it? UPDATED A quick heads up folks, according to Android Community, Verizon will be launching the Galaxy S III on July 5. However, let's wait to hear some official words from Verizon. Tell us about it in the comment box below. Source: Droid-Life Retail price for Verizon Galaxy S III outed [UPDATED] originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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| Amazon offering Verizon Galaxy Nexus for one penny (Limited Time Deal) Posted: 05 Jun 2012 01:00 PM PDT
Amazon dropped us a note to advise that they've started offering the Verizon Galaxy Nexus for one penny (with a new two-year service agreement). According to the online retailer, this will be a limited time deal and could end at any time. UPDATE: The deal has gone live - HURRY!
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| ASUS Transformer AiO – a dual boot Windows 8 and Android all-in-one PC/tablet Posted: 05 Jun 2012 12:27 PM PDT
ASUS showcased the prototype version at Computex, so you can expect some changes in the final version. When the 18-inch tablet is docked, it runs on a standard Windows 8 platform. However undock, and you'll be running Android 4.0. The thing I like about it is that you can also run Android applications in Windows 8 mode, thanks to Bluestacks Android player. There are two form factors involved here: either use it as an all-in-one PC, or use it as the world's largest (big, fat, huge, ginormous) Android tablet. Right now, there are no words on the pricing and availability of AiO, but I hope ASUS will confirm it soon. Have a look at the video posted by Engadget, found here. So folks, are you looking forward to something like the AiO? Tell us in the comment box below. Source: Engadget
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| NVIDIA debuts five Tegra 3 games at E3 Posted: 05 Jun 2012 12:09 PM PDT
NVIDIA is at the annual E3 gaming conference where they have just announced no less than five new games designed for their Tegra 3 processor. Set to arrive in the coming weeks and months, these five titles take full advantage of the technology that comes with the 4-PLUS-1 quad core mobile processor. We cannot wait to get our hands on each of these so we'll be checking the TegraZone on a regular basis! Jump below for a screen shot and synopsis for each game and tell us which one sounds the most intriguing to you!
Dead Trigger: The world has collapsed and meat-eating zombies are after you! This first person shooter takes advantage of the Tegra 3 processor to provides exclusive effects like enhanced water, specular lighting, volumetric fog and ragdoll physics.
Puddle THD: The hot Xbox Live Arcade and PlayStation Network console game is now being shown off on an NVIDIA Tegra 3 device at E3. The game mechanics are simple and intuitive – guide the water to a target destination through tilt controls. On Tegra 3, you'll get higher resolution textures, advanced fluid effects, better shadows and advanced physics effects.
Demons' Score THD: A break-beat action game that integrates music with battles. It's developed using Epic Games' Unreal Engine 3 to produce high-quality 3D graphics and a user interface optimized for smartphones and tablets. Tegra 3-exclusive features include higher resolution textures, advanced bloom effects, rim lighting, dynamic shadows and depth-of-field effects.
Bounty Arms: This exciting 3D side-scrolling action game will be playable for the first time at E3. Open-Reset and Luma Arcade are working closely with NVIDIA to create Tegra-exclusive enhancements for Bounty Arms on Android, tapping the graphics potential of Tegra 3. These enhancements include visual and performance upgrades and exclusive content like co-op play and advanced particle effects.
Heroes Call: Heroes Call is a playable action RPG that brings next generation gaming to Tegra devices. Lush graphics, deep quests, multiple characters and varied abilities make Heroes Call an experience unlike any you've seen on your mobile device before. The Tegra 3 exclusive features here are higher resolution light maps, spectacular maps on character weapons and armor and additional physics interaction on objects and particles. NVIDIA debuts five Tegra 3 games at E3 originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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| Sony ST21i to be renamed as Sony Xperia Tipo, an affordable device from Sony Posted: 05 Jun 2012 12:07 PM PDT
While Sony high-end devices offers an amazing Android experience, every manufacturer has to come up with low-end smartphones as well to compete in market. The Xperia Tipo comes with an 800 MHz single-core processor, 512 MB of RAM, and a 3.2-inch display; the good news here is that it comes with Android 4.0. Although it's not yet confirmed when Tipo will see sunlight, we really hope that it will be out soon. While it might be possible that Sony is making this device for Asian markets only, I hope they will confirm it soon. What are your thoughts about an affordable device like Tipo? Tell us in the comments below. Source: Phandroid Sony ST21i to be renamed as Sony Xperia Tipo, an affordable device from Sony originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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| Samsung Galaxy Note II launching in October? Posted: 05 Jun 2012 11:03 AM PDT The Galaxy Note is one of those devices you just can't forget about, and it's Samsung's one of the best-selling devices ever, with around 7 million units sold so far. It's been around for a long time now, and it seems that we will see its successor soon. Word on the street is that Samsung will be launching the Galaxy Note II in October, and the original version was launched last year in October, so it seems legit.
That's all we know about this upcoming big boy. Tell us: what are your thoughts about it? Do you think it will be a true market shaker? Hit up the comment box below and let us know. Source: UbuntuLife.net Samsung Galaxy Note II launching in October? originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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| Microsoft wants to automate your life with new on{X} app for Android Posted: 05 Jun 2012 10:52 AM PDT
Microsoft today introduced a new Android application which aims to automate your life with custom alerts and notificati Example scenarios and rules on{X} could enable:
You can download on{X} from the Google Play Store today and get started with some notifications and alerts! NOTE: You will need to register with a Facebook ID. For more details on what on{X} is and how you might be able to harness its capabilities, head to the Bing blog. Microsoft wants to automate your life with new on{X} app for Android originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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| ViewSonic introduces 22-Inch Android Smart Display at Computex Posted: 05 Jun 2012 10:28 AM PDT  We gave you a little information a few days ago that ViewSonic will be launching a new Android machine at Computex 2012. Today is the day and they've introduced the ViewSonic Android Smart Display VCD22 - which is a 22-inch 1080p Android 4.0 powered all-in-one machine. It actually sounds like a good alternative to a desktop experience however I am not sure you how it plays out when used on your lap. About the specs, it comes with a 1GHz dual-core processor and 1GB RAM. The touch response appears to be really good and smooth, and it's running the stock version of Android 4.0. Though the source mentioned that the display has poor viewing angles and contrast, but it's a good device if you want to use it at home as an educational or entertainment unit. With price tag of only $479, I don't think so this machine is a bad deal after all. Anyway, tell us what do you think about it in the comment box below. Source: The Verge ViewSonic introduces 22-Inch Android Smart Display at Computex originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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| WhosHere brings location-based social discovery to Android Posted: 05 Jun 2012 10:15 AM PDT
After tallying up million of users on Apple's iOS, WhosHere has launched it location-based social discovery platform on Android. Available immediately for free, WhosHere lets users connect with like-minded folks, discover that new special someone, or just keep in touch. Log in, create a profile, and share as little information as you feel comfortable with, or share pictures and details with others. Download WhosHere from Google Play Store today!
WhosHere Arrives On Android World's first location-based mobile social discovery app launches on the Amazon Appstore for Android and Google Play Meet new and interesting people around you for FREE! ALEXANDRIA, VA and SAN MATEO, Calif. – June 5, 2012 – WhosHere®, the first location-based mobile social discovery app, today announced its availability on Android. With more than 850,000 Android devices activated every day, millions of new smartphone, tablet and PC users across the globe are now able to safely meet like-minded people nearby for FREE via WhosHere, which already has millions of users on Apple iOS devices. WhosHere can now be downloaded from the Amazon Appstore for Android and Google Play.
WhosHere connects users with similar interests and within close proximity of each other. It is the first mobile app to allow users to safely discover new contacts, for love or friendship, or to stay in touch with family and friends – and communicate via texts, picture messages, and voice calls – all for FREE and without ever disclosing any personal information. "There's been a groundswell of interest in WhosHere for Android ever since Google launched the Nexus One in January 2010," said WhosHere CEO and co-founder Bryant Harris. "We are 100 percent committed to our community of users and it is only fitting to expand the platforms we support. WhosHere's availability on Android expands our reach and unlocks a new universe of connections for users."
WhosHere is available to download today on Google Play and is featured in the Amazon Appstore for Android in the Social Networking category.
About WhosHere WhosHere is the first location-based mobile social discovery app: a free, safe and private way to connect with like-minded people around you. Founded in 2008, WhosHere has helped more than five million users worldwide make spontaneous connections on-the-go through free text messages, calls and video chats – all while preserving their personal identities. WhosHere users have made connections for many aspects of life, including love, friendship, keeping in touch with family and travel, among many others. For more information, visit WhosHere.net. WhosHere brings location-based social discovery to Android originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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| AT&T Galaxy S III up for pre-order on June 6, also launching in Red? Posted: 05 Jun 2012 09:40 AM PDT
Everything is same under the hood, except it comes with Qualcomm's 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon in order to support 4G LTE instead of Samsung Exynos quad-core, though there is 2GB of RAM. AT&T will only launch the 16GB version, but they are looking forward to launching the SGS-III in red. Trust me, I can't wait to see it in that color. Obviously, the device will be launched in June, but red version will be launched later this summer. What about pricing? AT&T will be offering the 16GB model for $199, and there's an optional 16GB micro-SD card at $39. That means that, in the end, you will have 32GB of total memory for a price of $238.99. AT&T fans, are you looking forward to grabbing the S-III from AT&T? Tell us in the comment box below. Source: Android Community AT&T Galaxy S III up for pre-order on June 6, also launching in Red? originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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| Appreciate provides user unique, personalized app recommendations Posted: 05 Jun 2012 09:36 AM PDT
Try as we might, it's impossible to keep readers informed as to all the latest and greatest Android apps and games hitting the market. Whereas bigger developers might have a built-in fanbase to cater to, smaller firms have a tough time getting in front of audiences. The sad part is that there are plenty of titles that could go viral were someone able to give the ball just a little push over the hill. Appreciate is an app and a service that aims to be the one who does the pushing. Billed as "your Personal App Market for Android", Appreciate is designed to help Android users discover new apps based on you and your tastes. Users can connect via Facebook however it's not required for a great experience. Once logged in and using Appreciate, the app will deliver personal recommendations across games, trending apps, and other categories. And, rather than simply offering up a static list of titles, the app tells you exactly how much it fits with your profile. As you might suspect, Appreciate gets better and more accurate as you involve yourself. Should you find an app or two that you think deserves a little extra love, you can share them across email, Facebook, and the Appreciate network. You don't have to run an Android blog to help spread the word!
For a bit of added app insight, we definitely recommend checking out the recently launched Stats page. Sign up for free and check out industry trends to see which games are getting more popular, which are losing steam, and other helpful details. Curious to see if the most downloaded games are the also the apps we return to every day? Want to see what handsets are most popular among Android users? Appreciate has all kinds of wonderful information to dig through, with a number of filters to pare down results.
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| AT&T taps eco-friendly $50 Samsung Exhilarate for June 10 Posted: 05 Jun 2012 07:49 AM PDT
AT&T today announced that the Samsung Exhilarate, an eco-friendly 4G LTE smartphone, will arrive next week. Announced all the way back in January (CES), the handset features a dual-core 1.2GHz processor, 4-inch Super AMOLED display, a 5-megapixel camera, and 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera. Made from 80 percent recycled material, the Samsung Exhilarate also comes with an energy-efficient power charger. The Samsung Exhilarate is expected to arrive on June 10 for $49.99 with qualified two-year service agreements.
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| Huawei to debut Emotion UI for Android in July Posted: 05 Jun 2012 07:32 AM PDT
As of now, nobody is quite sure when the current Huawei devices will receive this update. Huawei recently delayed the release of their flagship device, the Ascend D Quad, which should be launched in July featuring the latest UI. Though we don't have much information about the UI, Huawei has said that it will be "emotional", "simple", and "smart"; words that many manufacturers have used to describe OSes in the past. Huawei is holding an event on June 9, and we hope that we will hear more about this new interface. I personally think it's a good move by Huawei to compete with brands like HTC, Samsung and others in the smartphone market, because that's one of the ways to snag customers from other companies and expand the market out. Are you interested in Huawei's UI? Tell us about it in the comment box below. Source: UV Huawei to debut Emotion UI for Android in July originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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| HTC One gets PlayStation Certification Posted: 05 Jun 2012 06:58 AM PDT
HTC has become the first company outside of Sony to receive PlayStation Certification for their smartphones. Announced, not coincidentally during E3, this means that future HTC handsets will be able to play official Sony Playstation titles. What's more, today's current HTC One series of devices are the first to join the party, including the HTC One X, HTC One S, and HTC One V.
In a related note, Sony has re-branded the PlayStation Suite of games to a more universal PlayStation Mobile. Looking ahead, Sony indicates that we'll see the first games enter the market which have been developed using the PlayStation Mobile SDK. HTC One gets PlayStation Certification originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Get more AndroidGuys on Twitter, Facebook, and YouTube! Listen to our newest podcast and download the official app. Shop for Android accessories, apps, and more!
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ASUS launched a teaser video on YouTube a few days ago, in which they mentioned 
Sony is getting ready to launch another Android device, however it's definitely not their best smartphone to date. We are talking about the 
While the picture above is just a mock-up, we got some words about the specification of this upcoming monster. According to UbuntuLife.net, it will be rocking a 5.5-inch Super AMOLED display with even higher WSXGA+ resolution (1680 x 1050 pixels). It's rumoured to feature an 8MP camera, 1.5 GB of RAM, and the new Exynos 5250 chipset, along with a dual-core ARM-15 processor. 4G connectivity will be available in all international versions.
The competition between Android OEMs is getting stronger, especially between competitors like HTC, Samsung, LG, and Motorola. The UI customization is actually one of the main things that differentiate the Android experience on the devices from different manufacturers; It's sometimes the reason people prefer a specific brand. Now, it seems that Huawei is also planning to introduce their very own user interface, which will be known as "Emotion UI", and it will be launched in July.
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