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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Video Surfaces

Posted: 17 Jun 2012 05:04 PM PDT

After Amazon listed, then quickly de-listed the Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1, we knew that the pen-friendly tablet was probably coming soon, so it’s no surprise that now we have a leaked hands-on video of the tablet in action.  We’re still not sure about the true launch date, but we’re guessing about 3-5 weeks for the rumored quad-core tablet based the Amazon listing that was pulled. See the video after the break.

Click here to view the embedded video.

source: GigaOM

All Canadian Carriers Offer 50GB Dropbox Deal For Samsung Galaxy S III

Posted: 17 Jun 2012 04:52 PM PDT

AT&T and Verizon disappointingly opted out of the free two-year 50GB Dropbox offer for Samsung Galaxy III owners. This caused some speculation that some Canadian carriers may follow suit.

Luckily, Canadian tech blog Mobile Syrup received confirmation from Samsung that all Canadian carriers will indeed be offering the deal. This gives all Samsung Galaxy S III users 50GB of space on Dropbox for two years, which is twice the amount HTC is offering with their Dropbox deal. 50GB normally costs $99/year on Dropbox, so this is a great value.

Here’s the full statement from Sammy:

New GS III users will receive a basic 2GB of free space with Dropbox (It is permanent). When they create their own Dropbox account or link their existing account to Samsung Apps, the user will receive 48GB more space through a promotional offer, for a total of 50GB. This is available for 2yrs.

source: mobile syrup

Chameleon Kicks off New Kickstarter Project, Reaches Goal the First Day

Posted: 17 Jun 2012 01:07 PM PDT

Earlier this month, we stated that the Chameleon Tablet Kickstarter project had to be restarted. It hit a road block when one of its original creators abruptly left the team which created funding issues and inevitably caused them to cancel the Kickstarter project for the time being. But now, I’m happy to say that the project is back on and the company is more determined than ever to get this home launcher to the point that they imagined it could be. You can now pledge money to the project via their new Kickstarter page.

The UI looks fantastic and very intuitive. What I like about it the most is that it looks very similar to Google’s holo UI, which makes it blend in real nicely with Honeycomb or ICS on an Android tablet. Chameleon looks wonderful and very aesthetically pleasing so if you haven’t checked it out yet you really should. Head over to the source link to learn more about it!

source: Kickstarter

MIUI Home Launcher Now Available in the Play Store

Posted: 17 Jun 2012 11:53 AM PDT

If you are the type of person who likes the look of iOS but prefers the benefits of an Android device, I am sure would you like the MIUI interface. Some of you are probably already familiar with the MIUI experience and have rooted your phone to get it. For the rest of you who aren’t into tinkering or don’t have the time, Xiaomi has ported their MIUI theme for Android as an installable apk and can be found in the Play Store right now. The MiHome app will provide the basic MIUI navigation and will even install a new lockscreen, but don’t expect the full fledged experience as you would if you flashed the actual MIUI firmware. Versions are available for Android 2.3 and 4.0 and can be found through the links below.

MiHome – Android 2.3
MiHome – Android 4.0 

 

Samsung Patent Highlights New Stylus Pen Accessory Complete With Integrated Headset

Posted: 17 Jun 2012 07:40 AM PDT

It was only a matter of time before we saw the evolution of Samsung’s impressive lineup of accessories. While it’s no stranger to having stylus pens on its products, it recently filed a patent application that turns a stylus pen into a bonafide headset accessory. This patent would cover a pen meant for capacative screens like those found in the Galaxy Note, while incorporating a wireless headset into its body as well (presumably of the Bluetooth standard).
Hmmm if we didn’t know any better, we’d say that Samsung is at the very least considering following in the footsteps of ASUS— which recently teased consumers with a similar accessory of its own. But in the meantime, let’s just wait and see if Sammy will actually follow-up this newly filed patent with a new accessory for owners of its devices to be excited for.

source: Patent Bolt
via: The Verge

Developers Get A Voice In The Play Store

Posted: 17 Jun 2012 12:02 AM PDT

Google is finally giving developers a way to respond to app reviews in the Play Store. This is a great addition since it gives developers a way to defend their apps against unfair reviews, and for improving customer/dev interaction and communication. Developers with a Top Developer Badge have access to this feature now, but other devs are going to have to wait a bit before it becomes available to them.

We love seeing Google add more features like this that help out Android developers. Keeping devs happy keeps them making apps, and we all know that a healthy software ecosystem is the key to the success of a platform.

source: android spin

 

HTC Droid Incredible 2 Update Approved By Verizon, Fixes Image Download Bug And Enables Wireless Alerting System

Posted: 16 Jun 2012 09:07 PM PDT

 

The DROID Incredible 2 is getting an update to software version 6.01.605.05 710RD (no, it’s not Ice Cream Sandwich yet). This 32MB update fixes a social network image download bug some folks were having, and also enables the device’s Wireless Alerting System. Verizon just approved this update so it should be coming very soon. Watch for it!

source: verizon
via: phandroid

Withdraw Cash From An ATM By Scanning A QR Code With Your Phone

Posted: 16 Jun 2012 05:38 PM PDT

Mobile payment systems have been moving toward NFC technologies, with Google Wallet and other NFC-based systems like ISIS. This requires the use of a device with an NFC chip, and NFC-enabled pay stations.

NCR Corporation has something different in mind with their QR code-based ATM withdrawal system called  NCR Mobile Cash Withdrawal. While not exactly a point-of-sale system like Google Wallet, it allows you to get money from any supported bank’s ATM. The technology does not require any new hardware on either end for it to work. NCR is using standard QR codes that can be scanned by any Android device with a camera. A user simply needs to have the NCR app installed, walk up to a supported ATM, scan a code, and withdraw money. No passwords are swapped between the phone and the ATM, so ATM password skimmers become useless.

Without more information, it’s difficult to say how secure this system is, but NCR is planning implementation this year and is currently looking for banks “with an innovative spirit” to partner with.

Watch the demo video after the break.

Click here to view the embedded video.

source: android.gs geeks
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