Thursday, December 13, 2012

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Viddy brings its camera app to Android

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 09:26 AM PST

Viddy has released its official Android application today, bringing its video sharing capabilities to a whole new audience. Available immediately, the free app lets users add video effects or music to their clips and share them across multiple networks. The Viddy app works on both smartphone and tablet and even has a few Android-specific features that make for a fun experience.

Press release and download links after the break.

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Samsung’s ‘Santa’s Work Trip’ ad should be on the naughty list

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 09:21 AM PST

Samsung’s latest ad for the Galaxy S III feature, S Beam, might feel a little familiar to anyone who has watched television over the last few months. As an almost shot-for-shot remake of the Work Trip clip, it has Mrs. Claus and a pair of elves seeing Santa off for his Christmas deliveries.  We get the feeling that it’s as if Samsung is pulling us in on the joke, referencing the current ad.  Wonder what Santa will do with the naughty wife? Surely not a lump of coal.


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Yahoo! Mail for Android gets 2.0 makeover

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 08:59 AM PST

The official Yahoo! Mail app has been updated this week, getting a new look and a new name. To be clear, the name is now shown in your device as Y! Mail to make sure you don’t overlook it when browsing apps. Details in the 2.0 update include a new interface with pull-to-refresh, slide-out folders, action bars, better battery performance, and “more reliable” push notifications. Those of you who use Yahoo Mail as your preferred service will also know that the web client is looking sharp with a new look as well.

Download Yahoo! Mail for Android (Google Play)

 

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Oppo intros Find 5 with 1080p HD display

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 08:42 AM PST

Oppo has become the latest smartphone maker to introduce a 5-inch Android device, this in the form a the Find 5.

Headed for China and the United States, the device features some fairly impressive details including a quad-core Snapdragon S4 Pro chipset, 2GB RAM, a 13-megapixel camera, and 2500mAh battery. Powered Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean, the Find 5 also offers NFC support, 16GB internal storage, and microSD expansion.

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Google News gets ‘more natural and fluid’ tablet experience

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 07:38 AM PST

Tablet users who frequent Google News will soon find a new experience awaits them as Google has announced a new layout and features. Rolling out to U.S. readers over the coming days, those with a Nexus 7, Galaxy Tab, or any other Android tablet will enjoy a ‘more natural and fluid’ design. Details include intuitive gestures for finding new articles, more space between articles (breathing room), and a general magazine-like feel.

How do you get the new Google News on your tablet? Simple, just navigate the browser to news.google.com and enjoy!

Google News

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Sprint to acquire remaining Clearwire stake, reports indicate

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 06:29 AM PST

Sprint is nearing a deal which will see the carrier purchasing the remaining stake of Clearwire, according to new reports. Said to be close to wrapping up by the end of the year, Sprint could acquire the 49% of the company (~488 million shares) owned by the public. Reportedly, Sprint has been rather busy as of late, working with Clearwire’s bigger shareholders and hoping to purchase the stock at roughly $3 per share.

WHILE A DEAL IS NOT IMMINENT, THE TWO COMPANIES ARE INVOLVED IN ACTIVE NEGOTIATIONS AND COULD ANNOUNCE AN AGREEMENT PRIOR TO THE END OF THE YEAR. GIVEN THE COMPLEXITY OF THE RELATIONSHIP BETWEEN THE TWO COMPANIES, THE GOVERNANCE AGREEMENTS, THE OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE, NOT TO MENTION SPRINT’S PENDING DEAL TO SELL A MAJORITY STAKE TO SOFTBANK, WHILE SOURCES CAUTION THAT A CLEARWIRE ACQUISITION IS STILL FRAUGHT WITH DIFFICULTY.

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Fuhu’s nabi XD is a quad-core 10.1-inch tablet for tweens

Posted: 12 Dec 2012 06:09 AM PST

Fuhu is back with yet another Android tablet aimed at a specific demographic of user, today announcing its nabi XD for the tween crowd. Priced at $250, the 10.1-inch (IPS 1366×768 HD) tablet runs Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and includes a Tegra 3 quad-core processor.

Offered with an optional pad-folio, the nabi XD features an aluminum body with flared corners and is strong enough to handle the daily rigors of its user base. Additional details include NFC, a pair of cameras, and a battery life of 10 hours.

The 10.1-inch nabi XD will be available late December in limited release and mid-January nationwide. The 16 GB model will be priced MSRP $249 and 32 GB for MSRP $349. Pad-folio and numerous other accessories will be available mid-January ranging from MSRP$19.99 and MSRP$89.9

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