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Samsung Patent Filing Shows New Folder Interactions For Android

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 03:55 PM PDT

Samsung has submitted a patent application with the USPTO late last year for a different method of handling folders in Android. This was done presumably to get around Apple’s folder paradigm and avoid future lawsuits, as well as to provide a cool interaction that differentiates themselves from other Android UI’s.

Sammy’s application shows folders stacked like playing cards which can be pulled open accordion-style with a quick drag of the finger. They can also be expanded and collapsed by a single finger tap with a vertical scrolling function. The creation of the card stacks is done by dragging one icon onto another, just like the current Ice Cream Sandwich folder creation method.

Samsung also outlined an alternate way of opening folders which can display the folder contents in a second screen. See the screenshot below.

No word on when we might be seeing these interactions in an upcoming version of TouchWiz, but it sure looks like Samsung is trying hard to differentiate themselves from all the other Android manufacturers.

Hit the source link for more details and screenshots from Samsung’s patent application.

source: patentbolt

BugKing Gives Gamers A Chance To Show World Who The Top Insects Are

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 01:19 PM PDT

What do you get when you have different groups of bugs that want to stake a claim in total dominance and make it into a cartoonish strategy game? You get the visually challenged, yet surprisingly decent game called BugKing. This strategy game gives a whole new meaning to the idea of world domination, for the better of course. Playing as a sect of insects, users will need to go up against swarm of itty bitty competitors. You’ll have your home base and will try to conquer other neutral territories in a level— once you conquer all the territories, you pass the level. Believe me— the premise is simple, but the execution is difficult. Users will need to build up their home base and then expand their expanding army to the other territories, which is done by swiping your finger in order to literally draw out a path for the reinforcements to follow. While you’re doing that, you’re competitors will have the same idea in mind, so you’ll need to not only build up your army— but you’ll need to get to the neutral territories first, while simultaneously taking over your enemies’ home base. The best part is while the controls can be at times unresponsive when it comes to where you want to direct your troops, there’s plenty of gameplay to keep casual gamers interested as there are 48 levels of gameplay at your disposal.

The game is available in the Play Store now for all Android 2.0+ devices for the price of free. Keep in mind however— the free version has an unacceptable number of ads and banners within the game, so there’s also paid (and more importantly— ad-free) version of the game available for a reasonable price of $1.62. It’s definitely not too bad of a way to release your inner desires of you know— wanting to be the top bug on earth.

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Google CEO Larry Page loses voice, to miss Google I/O

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 12:22 PM PDT

According to a new Wall Street Journal article, Google, Inc., is reporting that chief executive Larry Page has lost his voice.  Beyond noting that Page lost his voice, Google provides scant details about the reason or other possible health issues.  The lack of additional information seems to be a bit disconcerting for those in Silicon Valley and other Google watchers who have fresh memories of the passing of Apple's Steve Jobs after a closely held medical condition. For his part, Mr. Page sent an email to company employees stating, “there is nothing seriously wrong with me” and that he would “continue to run the company.”

Mr. Page missed the company's annual meeting this past Thursday. He will also miss the upcoming Google I/O developers' conference later this week and the second-quarter earnings conference call expected to be scheduled for mid-July. Doug Anmuth, a stock analyst with JP Morgan, notes that Page has not made any public posts on his Google+ account since late May. The absences and lack of activity are only adding to the speculation that something more serious may be behind the announcement.

Reports indicate that Google co-founder Sergey Brin noted lightheartedly that losing his voice "will make Larry a better CEO because he’s going to have to choose his words very carefully.” Google Executive Chairman Eric Schmidt indicates Page continues "to run the company, he’s running all the strategic business decisions and all that.”  Others inside the company have provided similar reassurances that the situation is just a minor one involving Page's voice.

Hopefully Mr. Page's condition truly is one that is not serious and we will soon hear from him again. Until then, work continues at Google and our own Stacy Bruce will be at Google I/O getting all the juicy details first hand.

source: Wall Street Journal

Samsung “Jasper” Smartphone Makes An Appearance At The FCC, Comes Dressed In Verizon’s LTE Bands

Posted: 24 Jun 2012 04:52 AM PDT

It looks like we’re getting closer and closer to seeing the mysterious Samsung “Jasper” smartphone on Verizon’s mobile network a reality. If you recall a few months ago, we told you about how the “Jasper”– aka the SCH-I200– made an appearance at the Bluetooth SIG and subsequently saw some leaked benchmarks for the device. The benchmarks only told us the device’s OS and screensize, which is Android 4.0.3 and a WVGA screen, respectively. Well now we have more exciting news about the upcoming device as documents show the device recently took a stroll through the FCC and came bearing LTE/CDMA/EVDO radios… which essentially confirms the device will be added arsenal for Verizon’s ever-growing 4G LTE network.

Now that we know the device is probably headed to Verizon stores in the near-future, let’s see some additional details leak already Verizon and Sammy!

source: FCC
via: pocketnow

Is This Confirmation Of The Samsung Galaxy Note 2?

Posted: 23 Jun 2012 09:50 PM PDT

 

Did Samsung Mobile Arabia just confirm the Galaxy Note 2 on Twitter? They just tweeted the following:

Which one of these are you excited about: #GalaxyBeam #GalaxyTab2 #GalaxyNote2?

Of course, Samsung Mobile Arabia doesn’t speak officially for the whole company, but this tweet sure is compelling. An earlier Korean leak provided specs for the next Note, including a thinner profile, a 12MP camera, a slightly larger screen than the original's 5.3-incher and a quad-core processor. Android 4.1 JellyBean is also expected to be on board.

Samsung is expected to show the Galaxy Note 2 at IFA in Berlin later this summer.

source: samsungmobilearabia
via: sammobile

 
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