Thursday, December 27, 2012

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Amazon’s ‘Best of 2012 Apps and Games’

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 02:04 PM PST

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Did you find a new Android smartphone or tablet under the tree yesterday? Congratulations, that’s wonderful news! So, now you need to get some apps and games, right?  As a starting point, we recommend checking out the ‘50 Android Apps you Must Install Before the World Ends‘ as it’s a nice mix of all your Android essentials. Once done, be sure to swing through Amazon’s Best of 2012 Apps and Games and see what they recommend. The list is full of great stuff, some at discounted prices for the end of the year!

  • Editor’s Picks - Were chosen by Amazon Appstore editors. These are strictly our favorite apps and games; sales information did not factor into our choices at all. Only apps and games made available in the Amazon Appstore for the first time in 2012 were eligible.

  • Customer Favorites - Determined based on your orders through December 15, 2012.

 


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Samsung SGH-T999L rumored as Galaxy S III LTE for T-Mobile

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 11:18 AM PST

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T-Mobile may be prepping a 4G LTE variant of the Samsung Galaxy S III, if recent Bluetooth filings are to be believed. As noticed by AndroidGreed, a Samsung SGH-T999L was recently found getting certified for Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity.

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Given the model number so closely resembles T-Mobile’s current Galaxy S III (SGH-T999) save for the ‘L’ at the end, it seems fairly easy to draw the lines. Of course, T-Mobile needs to build out its LTE network just a bit before such a device would be worth owning, however it would not be the first time a carrier launched a phone before ahead of full network support.

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OPPO introduces 32GB version of Find 5

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 10:17 AM PST

OPPO recently launched the OPPO Find 5, an Android powered smartphone with a beautiful and elegant design, and it is rocking some good features. Now we have some new details about this smartphone, and they are really delightful. OPPO made an announcement on Facebook about the 32GB version of the OPPO Find 5.

32gb-find-5-540x312Now the smartphone is available in two flavors; 16GB and 32GB, and they will cost $499 and $569 respectively. Apart from China and USA, the device will also hit Canada, United Kingdom, Spain, Australia, Germany, France, Belgium, Malaysia, Sweden, Singapore, Finland, Greece, Denmark, New Zealand, Norway, Japan and Hong Kong.

OPPO Find 5 is off to a good start, and it seems that this device would be an amazing addition to the line of Android smartphones around the world. So, tell us one thing, are you planning to grab this one? Share your thoughts about it in the comment box below.

Via: AC


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Get this look for your Android home screen: Spinning Cube

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 10:06 AM PST

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One of our absolute favorite things about Android is the fact that you can bend and tweak the platform to your needs.  Sure, there’s rooting and modding for deep level personalization, but that stuff does not always concern the everyday user. Some of just want to change the home screen around a bit and create a new user experience. To that end, we present our weekly series of Get This Look posts.

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In a nutshell we will show you a new look for your Android handset and tell you which apps you’ll need if you want to mimic the feel. Note that the following details are but the ingredients to which you can create your own delicious Android dish – results will vary.  But that’s awesome. In fact, many of the designs we highlight tend to use the same apps

Continue reading: Get this look for your Android home screen: Spinning Cube


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HTC One S international version receives Android 4.1.1

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 10:00 AM PST

HTC confirmed back in July that HTC One S and other One series devices will receive the Android 4.1 a.k.a Jelly Bean update soon. And today is finally the day when the Android 4.1.1 is making its way to HTC One S. Although, rumor had it that it will be out somewhere in October, but still it is better late than never.

htc-one-s-jellybean-12-26-12-01The update is for international version of HTC One S, so people in US, UK or in other parts of the world with a carrier flavored phone, you have to wait for a green flag from your mobile network. HTC One X got the update last month, and from my personal experience, the One X is now much smoother and better in performance.

You can update your device OTA or just connect it to your PC. So folks, if you are using an unlocked HTC One S, and already rocking on Jelly Bean, don’t forget to share your experience with us in the comment box below.

Via: GSMArena


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ZTE Grand X clears FCC en route to T-Mobile USA

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 07:47 AM PST

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The FCC recently approved a variant of the ZTE Grand X which appears to be headed to T-Mobile USA in the near future. With specs that include a 1GHz dual-core processor, 4.3-inch IPS LCD qHD (960×540 pixel) display, and 5-megapixel camera, it should be a low-cost barrier into Android. The international version of the Grand X is notable for the fact that it runs a stock version of the platform, something we wouldn’t expect in the U.S. iteration.

Via: PhoneScoop


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ZTE intros 5-inch Nubia Z5

Posted: 26 Dec 2012 06:12 AM PST

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ZTE today announced its latest Android smartphone, the 5-inch Nubia Z5. Details are pretty much everything that has been leaked over the last few week, including a 1920 x 1080 pixel IPS display.

Specs for the Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean handset include a  1.5GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 13-megapixel camera, 2GB RAM, and 32GB internal storage.  Powered by a 3,000 mAh battery, the Nubia Z5 is housed in an aluminum unibody shell and comes in at a mere 7.6mm thickness.

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Expected to arrive in January, the Nubia Z5 will be headed for China with a ¥ 3,456.00 (approx. $554 US) price tag. It remains unclear whether this will come to the United States, however we do anticipate something similar to this at some point.  Sprint seems like a potential carrier for a ZTE handset such as this.


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