Friday, February 1, 2013

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APPTEASERS: 10 Android apps and games worth exploring (Jan 31)

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 02:03 PM PST

We get a lot of requests from developer seeking a review or some form of publicity for their game or app. Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate even a fraction of the emails, tweets, or messages that come across our desk. The result is that readers and followers miss out on discovering new and wonderful titles.  To help alleviate the problem we have created an ongoing series of posts called APPTEASERS.

APPTEASERS is a collection of apps and games that are new to Android, recently updated, discounted, etc. Whatever the case, we think they’re worth exploring and are willing to bet that many of you would enjoy a few of them. We understand that we won’t get every single app that crosses our path but we hope to filter things a bit and pass them along to you, dear reader. Also, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Google+ as we’ll be showcasing a different app each day.

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Catch the Candy

We all love candy right? So does this cute little creature, but it’s always tantalisingly out of reach for him. You’ll need to use his extendible grappling tail to catch the candy, but it’s not always as easy as it looks. Push and pull obstacles, balance on unsteady logs, climb flag poles and grip onto almost anything to work your way across the level and grab that candy! Based on the hit Flash game, Catch the Candy features 58 levels plus a whopping 40 achievements to unlock. ($.99)

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Epic Adventures:Cursed Onboard

Unravel the mystery of Jangada, a long lost ship stranded in the Amazon Jungle. A great ship called Jangada set sail in the 1970s but was never seen again. The fate of the crew remains shrouded in mystery and whoever tries to reveal it vanishes forever. Embark on a dangerous trip to the Amazon Jungle, search eerie locations, find hidden objects and solve intriguing puzzles. Undo an old curse and bring peace to a tormented soul in this breath-taking hidden object game. (FREE, w/ in-app upgrades)

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Angry Birds Star Wars

After the epic Battle of Hoth, the Rebel Birds have barely escaped the ice planet with the Pigtroopers in close pursuit! There’s an asteroid field close by that could provide some cover… but watch out, there’s more to it than meets the eye! Make your way through 20 nail-biting levels! Discover 2 new bonus levels! Watch out for mynock pigs in the belly of the asteroid! Make a daring escape in an epic moving boss fight! (FREE)

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CritiCall

CritiCall is a notification and volume manager for your Android phone which rings or notifies you when critical contacts call or text you – even when the phone is set to silent. Customizable settings and auto-resume ensure you never miss a critical call or text from family members, important clients, friends, etc. Version 3.1 includes a Holo-inspired theme and new features like Repeating Reminders and Emergency Call Override. (FREE trial, $.99)

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Xtreme 10 Phases

You like Rummy or Phase 10? You will love XTreme 10. Attention you will be addicted! The best of Phase10, the second most sold card playing game all over the world, and Rummy, is now available in a single and multiplayer version! Nearly human intelligence, which demands a great deal to handle it. We offer you to mess with our AI in three different levels of difficulty. (FREE demo, $1.99)

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Gelato Mania

In Gelato Mania, players enter the sweets factory and work to replicate ice cream masterpieces. At the start of each level, gamers are presented with the customer's order and a picture of that treat's ideal version. They must replicate the sundae and ship it out, as fast as possible. Players use different flavors, sauces, scoops, and toppings to duplicate each gelato-puzzle creation, with a 3 star rating based on the speed and accuracy of each ice cream order. Gamers can use recipe hints to help solve tougher puzzles, with recipe books and additional hints available for purchase in-game. (FREE)

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Brain Puzzle

Brain Puzzle is a collection of diverse brain teasers. While the game unravels one is dared to demonstrate his fine memory skills, combination  creativity, logical reasoning, and above all his true dedication to a fine puzzle.  Obtaining essentials skills is crucial for mastering the yet to come puzzles and while the first four unlocked levels could appear to be easy – this hardly could be the case with what is yet to be revealed. (FREE)

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Old School Defense

Old School Defense is a humorous, pick-up-and-play tower defense game that offers simple to complex gameplay for all ages. Progressing through increasing levels of difficulty, each player is challenged to protect their frat house and beer from Party Crashers and the nefarious Dean by strategically placing pledges and generating resources. Created by Big Blue Bubble, Old School Defense is based on the Paramount movie, Old School. (FREE)

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Speaktoit Assistant

Speaktoit, the top-rated Android virtual assistant with 6 million downloads, is announcing today completely unique functionality to the space (Siri and others can’t do this) that lets users teach their assistants how to respond and react to any specific command the users wants. It’s also monetizing through a new Premium account, which is ahead of the curve for virtual assistant apps. (FREE)

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Web2go

Web2go reads your favorite blogs and websites out loud for you, like you have never heard before. It works like your car’s radio. You just tap a button to start listening. Experience this now – you will be amazed from what you hear. Listen to everything from posts and blogs in real time as soon as they are published. BBC, USA Today, Huffington post and CNN are a partial list of websites you can now listen to. Finally you can listen to Technology blogs, Traveling websites and Style and Gossip online channels.

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Motorola X-Phone confirmed by job listing

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 01:20 PM PST

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The Motorola X-Phone takes one step closer to legitimacy today as details of a LinkedIn job posting seemingly confirmed the device. The listing, which has since been yanked down, was for a Senior Director of Product Management, X-Phone, and spelled out various roles. Key among the details were mention of multiple and future products, software updates, and working with carriers on customization.

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It’s not as if we weren’t already on board with the project, however we’re more than anxious to learn more. Given Motorola is seeking a Product Manager and not a Project Manager we could soon see a slew of new details. People gotta test these out, right?

Via: Phandroid

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Temple Run 2 races to 50 million installs in under two weeks

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 09:52 AM PST

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So you knew Temple Run 2 was going to be big, didn’t you? How big, though? How about 50 million installs in under two weeks, big?! Imangi Studios today announced that it has hit the milestone faster than any other game, even Angry Birds Space.

"Temple Run has evolved into something so much bigger than us," says Keith Shepherd, co-founder of Imangi. "The game has performed beyond our wildest dreams, and we are thrilled that gamers and fans have embraced Temple Run 2 in such a short period of time."

Congratulations to the Imangi Studios team for the great game and for the wonderful news! Have you downloaded the game yourself? Did you check out our review of Temple Run 2?

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Watch Samsung’s “The Big Pitch” teaser for Sunday’s Big Game

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 08:35 AM PST

the_big_pitch_720Samsung will have a commercial for the Super Bowl for the second year in a row, reports the hardware maker. To get things going, Samsung Mobile has released a 60-second teaser commercial which will run up to full 2-minute ad. Set to air during the 4th quarter of the game, the campaign is entitled “The Big Pitch  and features Seth Rogen, Paul Rudd, and Bob Odenkirk.

Consumers will have the opportunity to weigh in on their favorite moments and win prizes using the hashtag #TheNextBigThing.

Samsung Mobile Presents "The Next Big Thing" for the Big Game – "El Plato Supremo"

DALLAS — January 31, 2013 — Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC (Samsung Mobile) has released a 60-second sneak-peek ad, entitled El Plato Supreme, on Samsung Mobile's U.S. social communities as a lead up to the 2-minute ad for the big game on February 3.

"The Big Pitch," the full 2-minute ad, and an extended cut version with never-been-seen footage will be released later this week. Consumers will have the opportunity to weigh in on their favorite moments and win prizes using the hashtag #TheNextBigThing.

"The anticipation of Super Bowl ads creates a unique consumer experience," said Todd Pendleton, Chief Marketing Officer of Samsung Mobile. "The Next Big Thing campaign has allowed us the flexibility to tap into significant cultural moments and relevant conversations while showcasing our innovation.

"The Big Pitch" ad features the Galaxy family of products including the Galaxy Note™ II, Galaxy S® III and Galaxy Note™ 10.1

In 2012, Samsung Mobile aired its first Super Bowl ad launching a new category of smartphones with the Galaxy Note™. The ad, which was developed by 72 and Sunny, won the Twitter Ad Scrimmage that included 30 brands and 42 spots. The Galaxy Note™ went on to sell 10 million devices globally in 9 months followed by the Galaxy Note™ II which sold 5 million devices globally in 2 months

“The Next Big Thing” campaign has always been about keeping a finger on the pulse of what is current and relevant to consumers," said John Boiler, CEO of 72 and Sunny. "This ad represents our collaborative, real-time approach to creating ads with Samsung. Their unique approach to marketing has given them a competitive edge and has helped propel the brand to be one of the top 10 in the world."

Samsung Mobile social media channel links:

www.facebook.com/SamsungMobileUSA

www.youtube.com/SamsungMobileUSA

www.twitter.com/SamsungMobileU 

Samsung, Galaxy Note, Galaxy S III and Galaxy Note II are trademarks of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. Other company names and marks mentioned herein are property of their respective owners and may be trademarks or registered trademarks.

About Samsung Telecommunications America

Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, (Samsung Mobile) a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets, wireless infrastructure and other telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.

Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in consumer electronics and the core components that go    into them. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 227,000 people across 75 countries with annual sales exceeding US$143 billion. Our goal is opening new possibilities for people everywhere. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.

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Apple vs. The World: A Timeline of cell phone patent disputes (Infographic)

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 07:38 AM PST

In 2007 Apple released the iPhone and showed the world the power of touch screen smart phones. When it first hit the market, the iPhone was the only device of its kind and Apple enjoyed a dominant position atop the marketplace. Today, the waters are much more crowded and Apple faces stiff competition. Sensing threats to its revenue model from the growth of Samsung and the developments of open source devices like the Google Nexus series, Apple initiated a full scale legal assault.
It all started with a single patent lawsuit filed in 2011. Since that first shot was fired the War for Mobile has gone global, and made more than a few patent lawyers very wealthy.  To see the full extent of Apple’s legal battles, check out the graphic below.

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NVIDIA provides back story for Project SHIELD

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 07:25 AM PST

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NVIDIA has put together a lengthy blog post to detail all the fun and excitement (and stress) that went into creating the new Project SHIELD. We didn’t realize this at the time but this thing has kicking around the minds of NVIDIA staffers for the better part of ten years. Apparently it takes a lot of Kentucky Fried Chicken and a dedicated team of like-minded individuals.

The first prototype, assembled in early 2012, was little more than a game controller fastened to a smartphone with wood. From that crude beginning, NVIDIA's team of industrial designers sculpted a device that could fit in a user's hands.

Check out the full blog post to learn how things came together so quickly in the end and to learn how important gaming is to NVIDIA.  You’ll also learn a great deal about what the SHIELD is and what makes it so powerful and awesome. Can we just get a product launch, already?

Also, if you’d like to keep up with the latest and greatest details for Project SHIELD, head to shield.nvidia.com and click on "Notify Me."

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MetroPCS calls on $200 LG Spirit for latest smartphone

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 06:30 AM PST

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MetroPCS today announced the carrier’s latest smartphone, the Android-powered LG Spirit, is now available. Among other details, the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich handset features a 4.5-inch display, 1.2GHz dual-core processor, 5-megapixel camera (rear), front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera, and 2150mAh battery. Priced at $199.99 after a $70 mail-in rebate, the 4G LTE-ready LG Spirit can be found at MetroPCS.com and in retail stores.

MetroPCS Goes Big Display, Big Value with New LG Spirit™ 4G Smartphone

Consumers can pair 4.5-inch touchscreen LG smartphone at $199 with 4G LTE plans starting at $40                                                                                      

DALLAS (January 31, 2013) – MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) is going big in 2013 with the launch of the Spirit™ 4G, a 4.5-inch touchscreen Android™ smartphone from LG Electronics. The Spirit 4G packs top-of-the-line features in its sleek and stylish frame with a crystal-clear screen and 4G LTE connectivity for $199 plus tax after mail-in rebate – all with no annual contract.

The LG Spirit 4G builds on MetroPCS' success with other LG 4G LTE models – the Esteem, Connect 4G and Motion 4G – by taking features and ease of use to the next level:

  • Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich)
  • 4.5-inch touchscreen with Corning Gorilla Glass® beautifully displays pictures, video and other content
  • 1.2GHz dual-core processor and powerful 2150mAh battery provides easy multitasking throughout the day
  • 5MP rear camera with helpful features like LED flash, Cheese Shutter, & Time Catch Shot to capture the right pictures at the right moments
  • 1080p True-to-Life HD video recording for life's moving moments
  • 1.3MP front camera for video chat
  • QuickMemo™ for convenient on-screen notation to express and share ideas
  • joyn™ by MetroPCS capability delivers a unified and intuitive way to share content with enriched services like integrated instant messaging or chat, WiFi and video calling. The official joyn app can be downloaded via Google Play and the @metro App Store™.
  • MetroPCS' 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot service support (for an additional monthly charge

The value doesn't stop with all the features found in the Spirit 4G thanks to MetroPCS' recently simplified 4G LTE rate plans, which begin at $40 and offer unlimited 4G LTE talk, text and data for only $60 – taxes and regulatory fees included. The company also unveiled the best deal in town for unlimited on-demand mobile music service with access to Rhapsody for only $5 per month, available on all current Android and 4G LTE rate plans.

MetroPCS and LG are also kicking off the All-Star Spirit campaign, which benefits After-School All-Stars (ASAS), a non-profit organization dedicated to providing academic support, enrichment opportunities and health & fitness activities that equip participants with skills, experiences and relationships needed to succeed in middle school, high school, college and the 21st century workforce. MetroPCS and LG are supporting ASAS' efforts to provide high-school readiness and after-school programming to middle schoolers to put them on the path toward graduation. Every LG Spirit 4G purchased online and in ASAS markets* will contribute to the donation that will have a direct impact on children involved in ASAS programming. More information about the campaign, which begins next week, can be found at www.metropcs.com/ASAS.

The LG Spirit 4G is available starting today in stores and online at www.metropcs.com for $199 plus tax after $70 mail-in rebate for a limited time.

For more information, please visit:

Details on rate plans and service features: www.metropcs.com/plans

MetroPCS Terms and Conditions of Service: http://www.metropcs.com/metro/tac/termsAndConditions.jsp?terms=Terms%20and%20Conditions%20of%20Service

Press resources: www.metropcs.com/presscenter

Follow MetroPCS on Twitter: www.twitter.com/metropcs

Become a fan of MetroPCS on Facebook: www.facebook.com/metropcs

View MetroPCS' latest videos: www.YouTube.com/metropcs

About MetroPCS Communications, Inc.

Dallas-based MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) is a provider of no annual contract, unlimited wireless communications service for a flat rate. MetroPCS is the fifth largest facilities-based wireless carrier in the United States based on number of subscribers served. With Metro USA(SM), MetroPCS customers can use their service in areas throughout the United States covering a population of over 280 million people. As of December 31, 2012 MetroPCS had approximately 8.9 million subscribers. For more information please visit www.metropcs.com.

About LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA, Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics, Inc., a $49 billion global force and technology leader in consumer electronics, home appliances and mobile communications. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative mobile phones, home entertainment products,  home appliances, and air conditioning systems and energy solutions, all under LG's "Life's Good" marketing theme. LG Electronics is a 2012 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. For more information, please visit www.LG.com.

* Promotion only valid online and at MetroPCS corporate stores in the Dallas, Orlando, Atlanta, LA, Las Vegas, San Francisco, New York and Miami metropolitan areas (the "Markets") or online sales to residents of the Markets. Limit one donation per LG Spirit phone sold.  No rain checks. Information concerning After-School All-Stars (ASAS) including financial, licensing or charitable purposes(s) may be obtained, without cost, by writing to Mae Tuck (5670 Wilshire Blvd, Ste. 620, Los Angeles, CA 90036), or by calling (323) 938-3232. In addition, residents of the following states may obtain financial and/or licensing information from their states, as indicated. Registration with these states, or any other state, does not imply endorsement by the state. Florida: A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE, WITHIN THE STATE, 1-800-435-7352. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE. New Jersey: INFORMATION FILED WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL CONCERNING THIS CHARITABLE SOLICITATION AND THE PERCENTAGE OF CONTRIBUTION RECEIVED BY THE CHARITY DURING THE LAST REPORTING PERIOD THAT WERE DEDICATED TO THE CHARITABLE PURPOSE MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE ATTORNEY GENERAL OF THE STATE OF NEW JERSEY BY CALLING 1-973-504-6215 AND IS AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET ATWWW.NJCONSUMERAFFAIRS.GOV/OCP.HTM#CHARITY. REGISTRATION WITH THE ATTORNEY GENERAL DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT. New York: A copy of the most recent annual report of ASAS is available from the State of New York Department of Law, Charities Bureau, 120 Broadway, New York, New York 10271. Pennsylvania: The official registration and financial information of ASAS may be obtained from the Pennsylvania Department of State by calling toll-free, within Pennsylvania, 1- 800-732-0999. Registration does not imply endorsement.  Deductibility: Contributions are tax deductible to the extent permitted by law. This purchase is not tax deductible.

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Android 4.2.1 now pushing to Sprint Galaxy Nexus devices

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 06:02 AM PST

If you’ve got a Sprint Galaxy Nexus, you might want to run it through an update check. The latest update,  JRO03U.L700GA02), is pushing out, and it includes:

  • Redesigned camera interface and new Photo Sphere feature (a 360-degree panorama mode)
  • Notifications Shade accessible by swiping top screen edge downwards; swipe down with two fingers to view notifications; tap the notification to expand and take action on it.
  • Lockscreen widgets to access certain apps without unlocking the screen; sidescroll right for camera or left for other widgets (time and weather, gmail, etc.)

You can also download the update from Google here, if you prefer.

via sprint

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White Nexus 4 shows off on camera [pics]

Posted: 31 Jan 2013 05:10 AM PST

Over at Vietnamese tech site Tinh te, they have some pictures of the elusive Nexus 4 from LG in white. The pictures show off the device from just about every angle, showing that, much like the black counterpart, the front stays a static color. Only the back will have that extra-special shimmer.

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We don’t have any word on when, or if, we’ll be expecting the white Nexus 4, but you can bet that it’ll be a quick seller. Be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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