Saturday, October 20, 2012

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Five for Friday: Android apps for traveling on a budget

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 03:22 PM PDT

Got some travel plans coming up this holiday season?  Of course you are; you’ve got family spread all over the globe and you’re the type of person to who loves to visit them all.  Our next question is, what are you doing to save on your expenses?  You’ve got an Android device and there’s oodles of apps that will help keep costs down, so take advantage of it

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T-Mobile also schedules an October 29 event

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 01:30 PM PDT

Well, this is certainly interesting.  T-Mobile is in the midst of sending out invitations to an event being held on October 29 in New York.  It just so happens that this is the same city and day that Google has scheduled its own press event.  Now, we’re not saying that the two are tied together, but it would definitely make sense.  Considering T-Mobile’s past history of supporting Nexus devices and Android at large, this would be a perfect venue to announce a T-Mobile Nexus 4

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AT&T: $100 Samsung Galaxy Rugby Pro arrives October 21

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 11:49 AM PDT

AT&T today confirmed both pricing and exact launch details for one of their recently announced Samsung smartphone, the Galaxy Rugby Pro.  According to the carrier, the rugged Android 4.0 handset will only run $100 with a two-year service agreement when it arrives on Sunday, October 21

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Early Nexus 10 details seemingly confirmed via Picasa

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 11:18 AM PDT

A photo which was recently posted to Picasa seems to confirm the rumors of a Samsung super tablet with a resolution of 2560×1920.  Said to be running software version JVP12C, the so-called Nexus 10 is the model that should come with a 10.1-inch display.  As of right now there are no other details to glean from the image, however the recent spate of leaks seem to be gathering steam.  Maybe there’s more right around the corner?

Via HD Blog

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Yet more confirmation of Nexus 4 surfaces

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 10:55 AM PDT

As if we needed any more confirmation of the rumored Nexus 4, the handset has been given one more round of leaks.  The increasingly accurate @evleaks  has pegged the E960 device with a quad-core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 APQ8064 processor, a 4.7-inch (1280X768) display, 8-megapixel rear camera, 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, 2GB RAM, and 2100mAh battery.  Powered by Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the Nexus 4 will come with either 8GB or 16GB internal storage and should come in at 9.1mm thick.

 

Presumably, an 8GB version of the handset will be able to keep pricing down for an unlocked model.  Our hope is that there is something that comes in with a $299 sticker and the ability to use on either AT&T or T-Mobile.

There’s a little over a week before this all becomes official so don’t be surprised if there’s plenty of leaks ahead.

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Rovio teases Angry Birds Star Wars with another video

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 06:37 AM PDT

If you’re not following Rovio Mobile on YouTube then chances are that you’ve not seen the recent short teasers for their upcoming game.  Set to arrive on November 8, Angry Birds Star Wars is looking to be a time killer of massive scale.  (Officially licensed Star Wars stuff always gets a look from us).  Today sees them dropping a quick clip from Episode IV: A New Hope.

After the break, we have the set of three videos released thus far

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MetroPCS adds Samsung Galaxy S III to portfolio

Posted: 19 Oct 2012 06:14 AM PDT

MetroPCS today announced that they will be adding the Samsung Galaxy S III to its roster to this weekend, at select retail locations.  Arriving at all stores and online come Monday, the $499 handset will be available with any of the carrier’s 4G LTE plans, including the promotional $30 plan or $55 unlimited plan.

MetroPCS Blends First Class Smartphone and No Annual Contract 4G LTE Service with Availability of Samsung Galaxy S III

Samsung's Best-Selling and Feature-Rich Android Smartphone Brings Premium Choice to 4G LTE Line-up

DALLAS (October 19, 2012) – The wait is over for consumers looking for the Galaxy S® III from Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) without being shackled to a lengthy wireless commitment.  MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) announced today that it is offering consumers more choice and value as the only no annual contract 4GLTEwireless service provider to offer the Galaxy S III, Samsung's best-selling premium Android™ smartphone. The Galaxy S III will be available in select stores this weekend, and in all MetroPCS stores and online at www.metropcs.com beginning Monday, October 22.

Together, the Samsung Galaxy S III and MetroPCS' 4GLTE service plans deliver an unmatched value to consumers unwilling to compromise on handset or service. Priced at $499 plus tax, the Galaxy S III is available on any of MetroPCS' affordable 4GLTEservice plans, which range from $30 – $70 per month, including the limited-time promotional plans of 4G LTE for $30 or unlimited talk, text and 4GLTE data for $55 per month (taxes and regulatory fees included). When comparing total costs of both the smartphone and rate plans with other 4G LTE operators, consumers can save approximately $1,200 or more over the course of two years (based on MetroPCS' current $55 4GLTE rate plan).

"We are excited to make the Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone available to our no annual contract subscribers," said Tom Keys, president and chief operating officer of MetroPCS. "With roughly one million 4G LTE customers already, we recognize that many want a premier smartphone that offers an array of high-end features and runs on our 4G LTE network. Available with any of our 4G LTE service plans, this smartphone offers a postpaid experience at a tremendous value to our consumers."

Not merely for consumers who demand more affordability than ever, the feature rich Galaxy S III at MetroPCS makes it easy for people to share content and experiences, quickly navigate applications and support a multitude of tasks.

The Galaxy S III at a Glance

  • Lightning-fast response times and serious multi-tasking support thanks to advanced 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and 2GB of RAM memory
  • 4.8 inch 720P HD SuperAMOLED™ screen
  • 8MP back and 1.9MP front cameras with features such as Burst Shot™ to capture still pictures at a rapid-fire pace with zero shutter lag; Best Shot that recommends the best picture to keep based on colors, lighting and clarity; and Share Shot, that allows other Galaxy S III users to quickly and wirelessly share pictures from up to 200 feet away over Wi-Fi®AllShare® Play streams videos, photos and music to various connected devices including TVs and speakers, remotely accesses files and shares group presentations and photos
  • S Beam shares content and information – pictures, maps, contacts, calendars, etc. – by simply touching two Galaxy S III phones together
  • Enhanced gesture controls to minimize unnecessary screen touches or softkey use
  • Pop Up Play delivers video picture-in-picture so users can multitask with entertainment while accomplishing the day's tasks
  • Near Field Communication (NFC) support
  • Support for MetroPCS 4GLTE Mobile Hotspot service (available for an additional monthly charge)

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Sprint introduces Active Senior ID pack for Android handsets

Posted: 16 Oct 2012 12:29 PM PDT

Sprint, in an attempt to get an Android in the hands of every grandparent in the country, has released a new ID Pack aimed at seniors.  OK, so maybe it’s not part of some massively ambitious initiative, but it’s still a great way of putting relevant and helpful apps and services in front of senior citizens. As is the case with other bundles of its kind, the Active Senior ID Pack is a collection of apps, widgets, and other services centered around a common theme

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