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Behind the Curtain: An interview with iSign Media

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 12:47 PM PDT

Time for another round of good ol’ fashioned peeking behind the curtain. Sometimes we like to give you guys an inside look at what happens within a developer or service provider. Once in a while, though, we like to learn a bit about where things might be headed in terms of how we use our devices. Such is the case with our latest interview, Alex Romanov of iSign Media. These guys are on the front of a new way of advertising and mobile shopping that we think you’ll appreciate. That said, we don’t want to spoil anything.

Thanks for taking the time to speak with us!  Please, introduce yourself and briefly describe iSIGN Media

I'm Alex Romanov, Chief Executive Officer at iSIGN Media. I've been a serial entrepreneur over
the years – I have a knack for spotting growth opportunities and capitalizing on them, mainly
in the consumer electronics, communication, digital imaging, e-commerce and video gaming
space. I was CEO and President of Alpine Electronics for 15 years and a major shareholder at
Royal Oak Marketing. I was also a co-founder of Spherex Inc., which developed and sold an
Xbox gaming audio system. I've been with iSIGN since 2007.

We enable retailers to provide messages, discounts and coupons while customers are in the store.
iSIGN provides a unique multiplatform advertising solution using BluetoothTM, mobile, WiFi and
location-aware technologies. We help retailers deliver rich media, permission-based messages
to consumers. Our proximity marketing solution benefits consumers by delivering relevant offers
and helps merchants by driving huge marketing ROI and providing valuable consumer insights.

Alright, sounds interesting, but how would you pitch yourself to an Android user?

As users of a sophisticated smartphone platform like Android know, the line between physical
and digital experiences is becoming blurred. People use their Android devices to stay in touch,
stay entertained and stay up to date. They also use them to find products and services they
need. iSIGN can help with that because we enable retailers to provide messages, discounts and
coupons while customers are in the store. It costs the customer absolutely nothing, and their
privacy is 100% assured.

Are we talking about ads and offers pushed to users within a specific vicinity?

That's how it works: iSIGN's in-store digital signs detect Bluetooth signals and send a message
that Android users can either accept or decline. Either way, no names or phone numbers are
ever collected, and the customer isn't charged for a message. Instead, they can choose to
receive an free offer to make a purchase and save money on a product they may have come in
to the location to purchase anyway.

Is it text-based only or might these be interactive, video, etc?

iSIGN supports rich media, so the message is whatever the merchant wants it to be – a digital
coupon, an interactive game or a video.

Do consumers need to worry about data or privacy?

Since iSIGN uses Bluetooth, the only information that is detected is the hardware signature on
the device. It's very important to us to protect customer privacy 100%. We never collect or store
sensitive data.

Are there any specific companies using the service now that we might recognize?

Mac's Convenience Stores – Canada's largest chain and the second-largest convenience store
chain in North America – is rolling out a proximity marketing strategy using iSIGN technology. It
has been extremely successful so far. iSIGN is the largest owner and operator of in-store digital
media in Canada with 5,600 digital signs in 1,400 locations, and we're growing quickly.

How are you getting the word out? Who are you talking with?

Mac's has been a great partner and have supported us with an ad campaign in-store where the
technology is in front of shoppers. We have Canadian gold medalist, Ashleigh McIvor as our
sponsor and PR has been a tool which we've utilized quite a bit to speak to the business side
and as more stores go live, the consumer side as well.

How do consumers tend to respond to this sort of advertising?

Consumers have responded very positively. People who are in close proximity to an item
tend to have a high response rate to relevant offers. Unlike other digital marketing strategies,
proximity marketing doesn't reach out to customers randomly; customers who receive our
messages have already showed an interest in the merchant by coming to the location, and they
choose whether or not to view the message. When our transmitters were rolled out at Mac's
locations in Toronto, we didn't receive a single complaint.

Has anything in Bluetooth technology changed over time that impacts your service?  In other words, was this not possible before?

Today unlike 4 years ago Bluetooth range has gone from 30 feet to 300 and iSIGN has made it possible to adjust the range from as little as 1 foot to 300 feet. Bluetooth is capable of rich media such as music, videos as well as SMS text and able to be interactive with devices to capture. Logs all metrics and responses to offers and messaging all in set proximity making all messaging relevant and free to recipient.

Are there any places where we might see this in the United States today?

Currently operational in the city of Safety Harbour Florida and in Marathon convenience stores and gas bars in the Fort Wayne Indiana.

Great stuff, can’t wait to see this in our neck of the woods.  Let’s assume a company or retail is reading this, how would they get in touch with you to learn more?

I can be reached at Alex@isignmedia.com and call 416 407 1035.

Thanks again for everything, we certainly appreciate your time!

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Gameloft offering three games for $1 each Labor Day weekend

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 12:11 PM PDT

Want to get in on some great Android gaming this weekend but want to keep an eye on your wallet at the same time?  Consider Gameloft’s Labor Day weekend sale which sees three of their titles on sale for only a buck each.

Hurry up and you could get Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation, Gangstar Rio: City of Saints, &N.O.V.A. 3: Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance each for one dollar.

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Cricket Huawei Mercury Ice launching on September 5th

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 12:06 PM PDT

US super-regional carrier Cricket Wireless is planning to launch the Huawei Mercury Ice on September 5 through RadioShack. Actually, this device is a redesigned version of the Huawei Mercury, but it comes with a different name this time. Though the only new thing is that the device is now available in a sexy pearl white color as well, but everything else is still same under the hood.

Also, it’s still running on Gingerbread, which is a bit of a disappointment. It will cost $149.99 without any contract, so still it’s not a bad choice if you are looking for a device with decent specs and a cheap price tag. Are you planning to get one? Tell us about it in the comment box below.

Source: Android Central

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Verizon’s Samsung Galaxy Stellar looks good for September 6 debut

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 12:00 PM PDT

Things look to be in order for a September 6 debut for Verizon’s next, next Android.  You know, the one after Motorola’s Droid Razr M 4G LTE
 – the Samsung Galaxy Stellar. Engadget tells us today that the handset does, in fact, run Android 4.0 and feature a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, an 800×480 display, 4GB storage, 3.2-megapixel camera, and front-facing VGA 1.3-megapixel camera.  Not a lot of phone, but not a bad price at $100 either.


If the September 6 is the actual debut of the Galaxy Stellar then we should expect an announcement in the next couple of days.  That is assuming Verizon doesn’t want to sneak this in under the radar.

Engadget

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AT&T branded Pantech Magnus 4G leaked, looks fantastic

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 10:50 AM PDT

Pantech is in the mobile market from a long time now but they never made an impact on the US mobile market, but now it looks like Pantech is about to come out with something to make an impact, and we heard about it first time a few days ago.

Pantech Magnus 4G LTE is the device we are talking about, and you can see the first leaked shot of it above. The meaning of “Magnus” is “great”, and it looks like AT&T and Pantech are also going for the same thing. It will be running on Ice Cream Sandwich or may be on Jelly Bean, featuring 1.5 GHz dual-core Snapdragon S4 processor we saw on the mighty Galaxy S III, and it will also have 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, 1.3 VGA camera with  an 8 megapixel camera on the back  with LED flash, and AT&T 4G LTE connectivity.

According to previous information, it’s featuring a 720p display, and we are still not sure about the screen size, but it seems it’s around 4.5 or 4.3 inches. Anyway, we hope that AT&T will come out with this device in coming days or so. Are you planning to pick this from AT&T? Tell us about it in the comment box below.

Source: Engadget

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Sprint TV spots dig at rival’s shared data plans

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 10:25 AM PDT

Sprint, no fan of shared data plans, has started airing commercials which poke at the idea of pooling data together for families.  OK, maybe not so much at the plans, but more how one determines who gets the bulk of the bucket.  Seems like it could be maddening, no? The video, embedded below, is what we imagine will be the first of similar TV spots.

Who in your family has the most body hair?  Or the least knee cartilage?

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Evernote optimizes app with Android 4.1-specific features

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 10:02 AM PDT

Evernote recently debuted a new version of its popular, and increasingly cooler note-taking/utility tool application with features specifically created for Android 4.1 Jelly Bean.  This release (v4.2) gives users an even quicker way to interact with Evernote, including directly from the notification shade.  Additional details include thumbnails and text snippets for newly synchronized notes as well as the ability to share or edit recent notes… all from the notification shade.  Of course there’s also bux fixes, performance enhancements, and UI tweaks as well.

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Five for Friday: Android apps to save you money

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 10:00 AM PDT

Time for another weekly dose of apps that you need to be checking out.  This time we opted to go for something less timely and unrelated to any social events and instead choose a category that’s always relevant.

Who here doesn’t like to save a few bucks every once in a while?  You!?  Get out of here, we don’t need your kind.  Alright, seriously, we are all about bargains, deals, and pinching pennies.  Whether it’s on food, clothes, or electronics, every dollar counts.

We’ve put together a list of five apps that will help Android users save on everyday products and services.  Below you will stuff that encompasses all sorts of categories, including restaurants, retail giants, and mom-n-pop stores.

We know there are other apps to help save users money but we couldn’t squeeze them all into one post.  Somehow the math doesn’t work – we end up with more than five, again and again.  To that end, we ask that you tell us your favorite apps for pinching pennies and scrimping.

This week: Android apps to save you money

Groupon

Unbeatable deals daily on the best stuff to do in cities across the world!  Groupon brings you unbeatable deals with discounts of 50–90% on the best stuff to do, see, eat, and buy in more than 500 cities and eleven fiefdoms around the world.

Most people think of Groupon and conjure the image of buying into a massive deal today and redeeming it later.  That’s hardly the case with the official app as it comes in handy all the time, whether you participate in the large promotions or not.  Details include browsing lots of of on-demand, real-time discounts on dining, spas, fitness classes, and other nearby deals.  Did you buy into a Groupon?  Redeem it directly from your device, without printing it out.  You can also manage your other deals, track purchases, check expiration dates, and much more

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The Coupons App

Unbelievable coupon savings at your favorite stores, restaurants & gas stations! Unbelievable coupon savings and shopping deals at your favorite stores, restaurants & gas stations – coupons always at your fingertips, everywhere you go!

While it’s not the prettiest app we’ve seen in this category, it’s certainly one of the more robust.  Users can find gas prices based on location, scan items to get competitive pricing, search by voice, save coupons, and more.  The home screen widget is nearly real-time and puts savings right in front of you.  Find something you love?  Share it via text, email, Twitter, and Facebook.

The Coupons App

GeoQpons

GeoQpons delivers thousands of mobile coupons, offers & deals every day from top name brand retailers, restaurants and local businesses. You have now access to coupons, price check with barcode scanning, store locator and navigation.

As the name would imply, GeoQpons gives users coupons based on their current location.  It’s worth noting, however, that this is no one-trick pony Find all sorts of savings from numerous types of establishments, including fast food, fine dining, retail, and more.  Check prices of products against stores using the barcode scanner, save coupons to calendar, set reminders, and share savings with friend.  There are also printable coupons that are easy to get by simply emailing them to yourself.

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RetailMeNot

The RetailMeNot Coupons app makes it easy to save when you want, where you want at all your favorite stores. Search from hundreds of thousands of online and in-store coupons—whether you're on the go or in the comfort of your home.

Like the website that bears the app’s naming, RetailMeNot is designed to save users across tens of thousands of stores and online destinations.  Users can browse hundreds of thousands of coupons, redeem them in store or online, save them for later, or share with a friend. There’s no need to sign up for any accounts or log in.  Nope, just open the app up and save money.  Take a look, you’d be surprised at how many companies are embracing RetailMeNot.

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Deals by Citysearch

Out and about and looking to save? Deals by Citysearch is here to help! Check out hot daily deals from Groupon, Gilt City, Tippr and more, as well as our own Citysearch deals. Using your GPS we'll drop deals straight onto a map showing you what your city has to offer. Easily filter through the offers to find exactly what you're looking for use our list view. Save on the go or plan ahead, it's your call with Deals by Citysearch.

We like this app if only because it looks and acts like the four other apps listed here.  Users can find geo-located coupons and savings, search by category, or just pull up a list of stuff on a map.  Save a bunch of stuff for later on and then filter results by distance or expiration date.  This way you know what’s nearby or what’s about to expire this weekend.  Once you find something worth checking out, let the app give you contact information and driving directions.

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Your turn!

What’s your favorite Android for saving money or finding a bargain?  What do you like most about it?  Leave a comment below and share with the class!

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Virgin Mobile now offering $99 Kyocera Rise

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 08:17 AM PDT

Here’s a friendly reminder that today’s the day that Virgin Mobile starts offering the  Android 4.0-powered Kyocera Rise. Available online and at select retail locations, the smartphone features a 1GHz processor, 3.5-inch HVGA LCD display, 3.2-megapixel camera, and sliding QWERTY keyboard.  Not too bad considering the phone only runs $99 and does not require a contract.  Pick one up today and pair it with a rate plan as low as $35 per month.

 By the way, did you see the new Virgin Mobile campaign?

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Details surface for Galaxy S III Mini, Galaxy S II Plus, Galaxy Premier

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 07:52 AM PDT

If you thought Samsung was going to sit back and get comfortable with the releases of the Galaxy Note II and Galaxy S III  you were wrong.  New details have emerged for no less than three upcoming Samsung models which could hit markets in the coming months. Looks like it is time to start tracking a Galaxy S III Mini, Galaxy S II Plus, and a Galaxy Premier.

According to SamMobile, the Galaxy S III Mini is planned for release in 2012 and will offer consumers a 5-megapixel camera, dual-core processor, and a 4.0-inch SuperAMOLED display.  Designed to compete with the iPhone 5, this model is rumored to retail for 250 euro while Apple’s flagship may fetch 650 euros.

The Samsung Galaxy S II Plus is said to come with a 4.3-inch SuperAMOLED Plus display, a 1GHz single-core processor, an 8-megapixel camera, and come in 16GB and 32GB capacities.  The handset should run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, feature a microSD slot, and come in blue and grey color options.  Strange stuff if you ask us, what with the single-core processor instead of the dual-core stuff.

As for the Galaxy Premier, SamMobile tells us that the model number is GT-i9260 and that it will be largely identical to the Galaxy S II Plus save for a larger 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED display, and an Android 4.1 Jelly Bean experience.

Considering all we know at this point, it’s a bit premature to start talking carriers and U.S. availability.  That said, is there anything above that excites you?

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New images of Kindle Fire successor show Skype support

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 07:00 AM PDT

The fellas over at The Verge have published a couple more photos of the presumed Kindle Fire 2, one of which shows Skype video calling.  We noticed the camera in the last leaked photo and expected the ability to take photos at a minimum.  Here, the Skype integration just tickles us because it adds another layer of functionality to the device.  We also get a first look at the UI of the next Kindle Fire which appears to be more streamlined than its predecessor.

It’s not quite clear whether these images are of a 7-inch or 10-inch model but The Verge’s Chris Ziegler suggests it may be the latter.  Further, we don’t know if they are the same model, finished designs, or just some mockups for use inside Amazon.  All should be revealed in a few days.

Perhaps the stuff that gets us most excited about the new Kindle Fire is that we expect a competitively priced and feature-rich experience for consumers.  If it just happens to apply a little pressure on the Nexus 7 and other Android tablets, so be it!

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Amazon brags Appstore growth ahead of new Kindle Fire

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 06:26 AM PDT

Amazon, proud of its Kindle Fire and Appstore, has issued a press release touting some of it successes from the last year or so. As many of you know, Amazon is set to debut a new Kindle Fire at an event on September 6. As various pieces fall into place, Amazon wants everyone to know just how profitable and powerful its products and services have become.

According to Amazon, the number of developers building apps for the Appstore has more than doubled since last November. What’s more, apps designed for the Kindle Fire customers has tripled. Developers are also making plenty of bank, thanks to in-app purchases that generate, on average, more than double paid app transactions.

We’re super-stoked about what might be waiting for us just a few days from now, how about you?

Amazon Appstore Drives Monetization for Developers

SEATTLE–(BUSINESS WIRE)–(NASDAQ: AMZN) – Amazon.com, Inc. today announced that since Kindle Fire was introduced less than a year ago, customers have downloaded hundreds of millions of apps and games from the Amazon Appstore, and the number of developers building apps for Amazon Appstore continues to grow quickly. This growth is being driven by strong monetization from Amazon's large customer base and industry-leading e-commerce features like 1-Click purchasing and In-App Purchasing (IAP). This accelerating developer growth is also attributable to Amazon continuing to release services that make life easier for developers building mobile apps and games.

"Amazon's platform is a complete end-to-end solution for developers wanting to build, market and monetize their apps and games," said Paul Ryder, Vice President of Apps and Games at Amazon.

"Developers can build their apps and games using Amazon Web Services' industry-leading infrastructure platform. For important audience engagement features like leaderboards, achievements, and syncing game state between devices, developers can use Amazon's new GameCircle services. To gain exposure to tens of millions of customers, developers can list their apps in the Amazon Appstore and take advantage of awareness-building programs like Free App of the Day. And, to monetize their apps and games, customers can use Amazon's industry-leading e-commerce and payment capabilities like In-App Purchasing and Subscriptions."

More and more, developers are finding that In-App Purchasing is instrumental in monetizing their apps, more so than just charging for access to the app itself. In fact, the average In-App Purchasing transaction generates more than twice the revenue of the average paid app transaction. And, developers are finding that Amazon Appstore's In-App Purchasing capability has significant advantages relative to others.

"We are big fans of Amazon Appstore and have seen tremendous growth in our business since we started releasing our apps on the Amazon platform," said Suli Ali, CEO of TinyCo. "We have been extremely successful with Amazon's In-App Purchasing. It was easy to implement, and we have generated significantly more revenue per customer than with any other platform. Since we have had such success with Amazon, when GameCircle was introduced, it was a no-brainer, we added it to our apps right away."

"We aim to delight women with our engaging 3D lifestyle games, and Kindle Fire is a perfect match for our debut app Style Me Girl. Because of Amazon's IAP solution, our apps monetize 50% better than they do on other platforms we're on, in turn, helping us scale our business quickly," said Simon Newstead, CEO & Co-Founder of Frenzoo.

"Storm8 was one of the first game developers on the Kindle Fire, and we've had a consistently great experience," said Perry Tam, CEO & Co-Founder at Storm8. "The development process couldn't be easier, and Amazon's team is quick to respond if we have any questions. We're especially happy with the results we're seeing from Amazon's In-App Purchasing. Storm8 will definitely bring more games to the Kindle Fire in the near future."

"Working with Amazon has been fantastic," said Michael Dawson, Head of Strategy and Business Development at Pocket Gems. "Fans have embraced our games in the Amazon Appstore and played more than 16 million sessions to date. Commercially, our games have been extremely successful thanks in part to Amazon's well-integrated In-App Purchasing which has helped us generate additional revenue."

"At Glu we've always been an early adopter of Amazon services for both building and selling our mobile games. For example, Frontline Commando was one of the first games on the Amazon Appstore to offer IAP and subscriptions. This game also leverages Amazon's S3 and Sync services," said Niccolo de Masi, Chief Executive Officer of Glu Mobile. "Amazon offers us exposure to its large customer base and we will continue to use the Amazon platform in our efforts to grow our business."

The Amazon Appstore is adding popular games and apps every day, with hundreds of best-selling apps added since the Kindle Fire launch. Recently added bestsellers include Hulu Plus, HBO GO, iHeartRadio, Disney's Where's My Water? and Where's My Perry?, WebMD, USA Today, BBC News, ABC News, Spotify, Songza, Bejeweled 2 and more.

"We recently launched the ABC News App for Kindle Fire and were thrilled to see tens of thousands of downloads in just under a month," said Doug Vance, VP of Product Strategy for ABC News. "Amazon provides visibility to a very large customer base which is great for our app and our growing ABC News audience."

"The growth and success of Kindle Fire made it an obvious choice for Spotify to deliver an app that would be seamlessly integrated into the overall Kindle Fire experience," said Michael Abbattista, Business Development, Spotify. "Fans can now download the app for Kindle Fire and immediately start listening to music on Spotify's free mobile radio feature – the response has been incredibly positive."

About Amazon Appstore for Android

The Amazon Appstore for Android is where customers can find, discover and buy thousands of apps using Amazon's convenient and trusted shopping features, including personalized recommendations, customer reviews and bestseller lists. Customers can access the store directly on Kindle Fire, from any computer, or on an Android phone or tablet. Amazon Appstore has a broad selection of paid and free apps and games, including established bestsellers and new apps from top-tier brands.

About Amazon.com

Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, opened on the World Wide Web in July 1995 and today offers Earth's Biggest Selection. Amazon.com, Inc. seeks to be Earth's most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavors to offer its customers the lowest possible prices.Amazon.com and other sellers offer millions of unique new, refurbished and used items in categories such as Books; Movies, Music & Games; Digital Downloads; Electronics & Computers; Home & Garden; Toys, Kids & Baby; Grocery; Apparel, Shoes & Jewelry; Health & Beauty; Sports & Outdoors; and Tools, Auto & Industrial. Amazon Web Services provides Amazon's developer customers with access to in-the-cloud infrastructure services based on Amazon's own back-end technology platform, which developers can use to enable virtually any type of business. The new latest generation Kindle is the lightest, most compact Kindle ever and features the same 6-inch, most advanced electronic ink display that reads like real paper even in bright sunlight. Kindle Touch is a new addition to the Kindle family with an easy-to-use touch screen that makes it easier than ever to turn pages, search, shop, and take notes – still with all the benefits of the most advanced electronic ink display. Kindle Touch 3G is the top of the line e-reader and offers the same new design and features of Kindle Touch, with the unparalleled added convenience of free 3G. Kindle Fire is the Kindle for movies, TV shows, music, books, magazines, apps, games and web browsing with all the content, free storage in the Amazon Cloud, Whispersync, Amazon Silk (Amazon's new revolutionary cloud-accelerated web browser), vibrant color touch screen, and powerful dual-core processor.

Amazon and its affiliates operate websites, including www.amazon.com, www.amazon.co.uk, www.amazon.de, www.amazon.co.jp, www.amazon.fr, www.amazon.ca, www.amazon.cn,www.amazon.it, and www.amazon.es. As used herein, "Amazon.com," "we," "our" and similar terms include Amazon.com, Inc., and its subsidiaries, unless the context indicates otherwise.

Forward-Looking Statements

This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results may differ significantly from management’s expectations. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, risks related to competition, management of growth, new products, services and technologies, potential fluctuations in operating results, international expansion, outcomes of legal proceedings and claims, fulfillment center optimization, seasonality, commercial agreements, acquisitions and strategic transactions, foreign exchange rates, system interruption, inventory, government regulation and taxation, payments and fraud. More information about factors that potentially could affect Amazon.com‘s financial results is included in Amazon.com‘s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings.

Contacts

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Huawei to ship MediaPad 10 FHD in next few weeks

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 06:17 AM PDT

Huawei officially announced that it will begin shipping its 10-inch MediaPad 10 FHD to various markets starting in September.  The Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich-based tablet is a beast on paper with specs that include a quad-core 1.4GHz processor, a 10-inch 1920×1200 (16:10) display, 1GB RAM, and a number of storage options (8GB, 16GB, 32GB, 64GB).

The Huawei MediaPad 10FHD, which is ultra-thin at 8.8mm and weighs only 580g, is able to handle the fastest data connection speeds of 150Mbps LTE (compatible with 84Mbps HSPA+), in addition to Wi-Fi and 3G versions.

Additional specs for the tablet includes  an 8-megapixel rear (1080pHD video) camera with dual-LED, a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera capable of 720p HD video, and a 6600mAh Li-Poly battery.

For an added level of functionality, the MediaPad 10 FHD can be connected to a keyboard add-on which includes VGA and HDMI.  Toss in Ethernet access via a USB adapter cable and some preloaded business apps and you’ve got all your office bases covered.

Would you like to see the Huawei MediaPad 10 FHD come to your neck of the woods?  How much would you be willing to spend on something like this?

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Huawei intros ‘fashion forward’ MediaPad 7 Lite

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 06:00 AM PDT

Huawei announced at IFA that they’ve got a 7-inch tablet for those of you with eye for both fashion and function. Called the MediaPad 7 Lite, the device runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and features a 1.2GHz dual-core processor, a 7-inch 1024×600 IPS display, 1GB RAM, 8GB internal storage, and pair (3.2-megapixel rear, .3-megapixel front-facing) of cameras.

"Good things come in small packages. The MediaPad 7 Lite is our answer to consumers' demands for a good-looking, portable high-performance tablet at a price that makes sense for them. The MediaPad 7 Lite is consumers' perfect entertainment and communications companion," said Richard Yu, Chairman of Huawei Device.

Expected to start shipping to China, Russia, Taiwan, and other parts of the world in September, the Media Pad Lite also comes with microSD expansion, 3G and Wi-Fi connections, and a 4100mAh battery.  Look for pricing once we get closer to release dates.

What would you pay for a MediaPad 7 Lite?

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Huawei announces Ascend G600 for September

Posted: 31 Aug 2012 05:47 AM PDT

Huawei has announced their latest Android-based smartphone, the 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich-powered  Ascend  G600.  Specs for the handset include a 4.5-inch LCD IPS HD (960×8540) display, a 1.2GHz dual-core  processor, 768MB RAM and 4GB ROM storage.  Expected to begin shipping to select markets in September, the Ascend G600 also boasts 8-megapixel BSI auto focus (AF) rear-facing camera, double speakers with DTS surround sound, and a 1930mAh Li-Polymer battery.  Look for these in black and white once it starts rolling out.

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In Brief: Android stuff worth knowing (Aug 31)

Posted: 30 Aug 2012 08:50 PM PDT

A new Kickstarter project called BERO is a 4" Google Android-inspired robot that runs on an open source app via Bluetooth.  Users can move the arms, head, make the robot dance to music and react to smartphone notifications.  Look for these to ship starting in November.  Get in on the project and fund development for as low as $5, you good deed doer.

Skifta wants you to know that it could be your favorite college roommate.  Features include streaming music, videos and photos to various devices.  Skifta also makes it possible to take the media that you store on your home computer and play it remotely to any of the millions of smart devices found in homes.

Yahoo has unveiled a revamped 2012 Fantasy Football experience with new features.  Celebrate 15 years with the leading Fantasy Football experience and new features such as:

  • Managing Teams Across Devices: New performance-enhancing features on iPhone, iPad, and ConnectedTV include new trading and waiver options that allow players to instantly improve their teams on the go.
  • Play for Money, Play for Keeps: Fans can now compete in Pro Leagues for the chance to win up to $500, while keeper league players can now import traded draft picks from last season, set a keeper deadline, allow managers to declare keepers and approve and assign keepers to their drafts.

Gameloft is proud to announce that their N.O.V.A. 3 has joined Modern Combat 3 as the only mobile games in official competition on Major League Gaming's servers.

Votter is “Android’s first and best social voting app”. Users can cast a ballot on the on important issues, such as favorite movie, cats or dogs, Obama or Romney.

SecurityCoverage claims that 2012 is the year of password theft.  Proof comes in the form of a slick infographic you see above.  According to them, online password theft has seen massive increases, 300% from 2011 to be exact.  Arm yourself with Password Genie.

AccuWeather released an update to its free AccuWeather for Android weather app that includes an even more informative home screen widget featuring severe weather notices, current and two-day forecasts for saved home locations, and a convenient time clock.

Christmas creep is already setting in.  Tune4Fun Elves is based on the old-school Simon game.

“Jamming with Elves is a cool memory game. Go as far as you can! Test your memory in a fun way! It’s simple and yet amusing and challenging: Each Elf sounds a note. Just follow the notes’ sequence, in the correct order, by touching the corresponding Elf.  Keep your eye on the clock! If you take too long, you loose, and if you touch the wrong Elf, you also loose. Go as far as you can, and see what level you can reach!”

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