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- Save 20% on Android cases, skins, and more with exclusive Cruzerlite deal
- Google Play may soon offer newspapers
- Battle of the Flagship: Which of these phones do you plan to buy? [Poll]
- 10 Android wallpapers from Cruzerlite
- HTC calls the Samsung Galaxy S4 “mainstream”
- Relive the Samsung Galaxy S4 event through our eyes (GALLERY)
- In Brief: 8 Android-related things you should know (March 15, 2013)
- Hands On: Samsung Galaxy S4 [Video]
- Samsung Galaxy S4 photo gallery
- Carrier statements on Samsung Galaxy S4 availability
| Save 20% on Android cases, skins, and more with exclusive Cruzerlite deal Posted: 15 Mar 2013 04:10 PM PDT The gracious team over at Cruzerlite have created a special limited-time promotion for you guys and gals to help you save on your Android accessories. The deal, which runs for one week only, will take 20% off your purchase of Cruzerlite products through Amazon.com. If you are in the market for a case, gel skin, or plush collectible, this is your chance! There is a wide assortment of products supported, including both phones and tablets.
To take advantage of the savings, simply head to this Amazon page and start shopping. Once you find a product or two that speak to you, input promo code ANDGUY2O at the checkout. Hurry, because this deal only lasts for one week!
In the meanwhile, why don’t you go ahead and grab a Cruzerlite wallpaper as well? This way, you’ve got a home screen that matches the case you’ll be getting! Thanks, as always, to the guys at Cruzerlite for being so cool to work with! The post Save 20% on Android cases, skins, and more with exclusive Cruzerlite deal appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Google Play may soon offer newspapers Posted: 15 Mar 2013 02:34 PM PDT
The Google Play Store may soon offer various newspapers or news sources, according to details uncovered by Android Police. Digging through some JavaScript files recently, the site found references to the yet-announced features in the web version of the Play Store. We did some poking around as well and saw the following mentions.
It remains unclear as to what sort of news sources we may be getting from Google; major newspapers from around the country (or globe) seems the obvious choice. Also uncertain is the timing of when all of this takes effect. With Google I/O fast approaching, it stands to reason that this is one of the big reveals at the annual conference. Just for fun, I’d like to toss out that this could also come in the form of a Google Reader alternative. The timing might be coincidental, or not. Perhaps Google will sunset Reader in favor of Play News? This might also be hints that Currents could be folded into the Play experience and allow for subscriptions. The only thing that smells funny is the “News Issue” stuff. RSS doesn’t come in the form of one bit of news; it’s all or nothing. Would you be willing to purchase individual newspapers or consider an ongoing subscription? Do you think this is a sign that Google Reader could live on? Let’s hear it in the comments! The post Google Play may soon offer newspapers appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Battle of the Flagship: Which of these phones do you plan to buy? [Poll] Posted: 15 Mar 2013 10:55 AM PDT In last few months we have seen the release of the best Android devices so far. Most recently, Samsung announced the Samsung Galaxy S4. When talking about the best Android devices, we would say that the HTC One, Sony Xperia Z, and the LG Optimus G Pro are all amazing and stunning devices, with features good enough to impress an Android fanboy. But the one burning question which must be answered is which one is the best? So we decided, why not ask you people to vote and tell us which one is the best. Or, which you are planning to buy. The poll is embedded below so vote for the device you think is the best latest Android flagship device so far. After you are done, head to the comments and defend your answer! So on your marks, get set, VOTE! The post Battle of the Flagship: Which of these phones do you plan to buy? [Poll] appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| 10 Android wallpapers from Cruzerlite Posted: 15 Mar 2013 10:29 AM PDT Looking to change up your Android home screen? It doesn’t get much easier than swapping out the wallpaper; it’s one of the quickest ways to breath new life into the mobile experience. We are curating a collection of wallpapers for you, dear reader, and are only too happy to share the goods! We’ll be adding to the collection on a regular basis and will occasionally highlight a theme or specific artist’s work we really appreciate. About this collectionThis collection of wallpapers is a handful of work done by the incredibly cool team over at Cruzerlite. We’ve been working with them on some rather special stuff and are only pleased to bring you this collection. What makes these 10 wallpapers so cool is that you can get also pick up a case or gel skin that matches the look. Instead of carpet matching the drapes, the inside of your Android matches the outside! Be sure to head over to Amazon and check out the massive collection of designs and cases available for a variety of Android devices.
Click here to see our entire collection of wallpapers. Note that the wallpaper page may go through a few changes over the coming weeks and that your experience should improve with each update. If you see something that you think we’d like to share, drop us a line. What’s more, if you have created some wallpapers of your own and want help in spreading the word, we’re your guys. SEE ALSO
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| HTC calls the Samsung Galaxy S4 “mainstream” Posted: 15 Mar 2013 09:22 AM PDT Yesterday was a big day for Samsung, as they officially announced the Samsung Galaxy S4, their latest, and arguably most impressive Galaxy device to date. HTC, for their part, thinks a little bit differently. HTC recently said that they’ve had enough of this being “quietly brilliant” and now they are going after Apple and Samsung. It seems they are starting with Samsung by targeting the build-quality of the S4.
HTC is really proud of their new HTC One, which is actually an impressive device with its all-aluminium unibody and attractive design. Do you think HTC is right about the Samsung Galaxy S4? Is HTC One really “better” than the S4? Do customers care about how a device feels more than what it does? Does the Samsung Galaxy S4 do more than the HTC One? Is mainstream really all that bad? Share your thoughts with us in the comment box below. Via: Pocket-Lint The post HTC calls the Samsung Galaxy S4 “mainstream” appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Relive the Samsung Galaxy S4 event through our eyes (GALLERY) Posted: 15 Mar 2013 09:04 AM PDT
For those who have, and are looking for a bit more, we invite you to check out our initial hands-on reaction and impressions. Once you’re done with that, you should definitely browse our gallery of images snagged throughout the evening. Our own Phil Esposito snapped a few hundred photos last night and we’ve trimmed the list down to a respectable 147 which best get the point across. We pulled out the stuff that can be found in much of the video presentation and selected more original stuff. Please, feel free to live vicariously through our eyes! The post Relive the Samsung Galaxy S4 event through our eyes (GALLERY) appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| In Brief: 8 Android-related things you should know (March 15, 2013) Posted: 15 Mar 2013 06:30 AM PDT In Brief is a compilation of notifications, rumors, photos, videos, infographics, and Android-related news tidbits which, for whatever reason, did not end up with a post of its own on AndroidGuys. These are things that we still feel are worth knowing, even if in a passing manner. Consider it a grab-bag of Android goodies. If you have something that you think is worth a mention on AndroidGuys, be sure to reach out to us via our contact page. This week features a new DIRECTV app, more Tegra-4 news, info on Android Developer Days, some good non-fiction reads, and much, much more!
Let’s start this week off on the business side of things. On Monday, WhatRunsWhere launched a new data gathering tool for Android. The company already has an existing service that enables the tracking of competitors online and mobile ad campaigns and have simply added an in-app capability, in which advertisers can collect data from more than 20,000 Android apps. With an average of 1.3 new devices being activated daily, this could be a huge tool in marketing campaigns. Advertisers and agencies can go to whatrunswhere.com for more info.
Are you a DIRECTV customer? If so, the new DIRECTV for Tablets app is now here for customers with 10-inch Android tablets (7-inch tablets coming soon). It is available for free and can be downloaded at the Google Play store.
Vector Unit has announced another game to be released for the Tegra-4 powered Project SHIELD titled Riptide GP2, the sequel to Vector Unit's original Riptide GP. Specific enhancements for the upcoming game include full controller support, enhanced water and particle effects, HDR lighting, boosted reflection shaders, and an all-new spectator mode. To keep up to date on all future Project SHIELD news, check out http://shield.nvidia.com/. Sick of everyone talking about how awesome Tegra 4 will be? Well here’s something that may cheer you up. TegraZone released two hot games that showcase Tegra-3′s power this week. Check out Real Boxing and The Conduit on Google Play.
On the more intellectual side of things this week, Android Developer Days reminded us that it is only 3 months away and is looking for participants! If you are a developer interested in speaking with others about ideas and what the future may hold, this may be an event for you! Go to Android Developer Days for more info.
Audiophiles will be interested in checking out V-MODA‘s latest inventions, the VAMP VERZA and Metallo case. The VERZA transforms your smartphone into a mobile hi-fi system and features integrated 150mW x 2 headphone amplifier, 2 DAC (Digital-to-Analog Converters) and a 2200mAh battery pack. VAMP VERZA also features the VERZADOCK which seamlessly integrates with popular smartphone and tablets. VAMP VERZA can be used as a standalone Hi-Fi USB Audio amplifier, or docked with the machined METALLO case designed for the Samsung Galaxy S 3 and other future models.
To finish off the week, NARR8 announced on Tuesday that a new non-fiction and interactive novel series will now be available daily. This means that every day a new series such as Fear Hunters, the Secret City will be available for download on smartphones and tablets. Since NARR8′s launch on Android devices in February, the app has received a rating of 4.6 out of 5 stars on the Google Play. That’s pretty darn good for only being around for a month! Go ahead and check it out for yourself. NARR8 is free to download on Google Play.
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| Hands On: Samsung Galaxy S4 [Video] Posted: 15 Mar 2013 12:00 AM PDT
Tonight in NYC, we were able to take a look at the all new Samsung Galaxy S4. Looking very much like its predecessor, the Galaxy S3, the S4 features a 4.99″ super AMOLED Full HD display and tons of new S-Features. Picking up the phone for the first time you can really feel how thin and light it is, well, its is made of carbon fiber. Coming in at 7.9mm thin, this phone really, really thin, did I mention its thin?
Samsung really pack the S4 with everything imaginable, except metal. The light weight is great, but the S4 still feels like a piece of plastic, which brings the overall value down (just a bit). Seriously, compared to the HTC One, the S4 feels like a toy. But don’t take this the wrong way, the screen, speed and software are what makes this phone one of the best.
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| Samsung Galaxy S4 photo gallery Posted: 14 Mar 2013 05:28 PM PDT So you like to look, eh? Here’s what the Samsung Galaxy S4 looks like from a variety of angles and in the two color options. The post Samsung Galaxy S4 photo gallery appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Carrier statements on Samsung Galaxy S4 availability Posted: 14 Mar 2013 05:17 PM PDT
Now that it’s official, the hot button question for the Samsung Galaxy S4 is whether or not your carrier expects to offer the handset. Spoiler alert: They do. Here’s the word, direct from Samsung’s press release: Samsung GALAXY S 4 will be available from Q2 globally including US, partnering with AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, Verizon Wireless, as well as US Cellular and Cricket We’ve started receiving emails concerning the handset and how each carrier is treating this evening’s news. Here’s what we’ve got thus far. Note that we’ll update this with any new details as they come across our desk. "AT&T was the first to deliver Samsung's Galaxy series and we are excited to bring the Galaxy S4 to the nation's fastest 4G LTE network. We continue to offer our customers a broad choice of devices and features to fit any mobile lifestyle, and look forward to growing our family of Samsung Galaxy devices.” – AT&T “T-Mobile is excited to partner with Samsung to bring the Samsung Galaxy S™ 4 to our customers. We look forward to sharing more information soon; meanwhile, please visit our Samsung Galaxy S 4″ - T-Mobile “U.S. Cellular is excited to bring the Samsung Galaxy S 4 to our customers in the near future. We will be sure to share details and presale information with you as soon as we can.” - U.S. Cellular "Sprint is excited to bring the benefit of Truly UnlimitedSM 4G LTE data to the U.S. variant of Galaxy S 4 in the second quarter of this year. Our customers will appreciate the ability to use Galaxy S 4 to surf the Web, share pictures and videos, and use this smartphone as much as they want without worrying about throttling or overage charges on their monthly bill due to data caps.” - Sprint The post Carrier statements on Samsung Galaxy S4 availability appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
You’ve probably been hit over the head with news and reports of the 
Flipping the device over you can see the blue or white back plate, which is very much resembles the Galaxy S3. Look up just an inch or so and you see the 13MP Camera. From my immediate testing, it seems pretty decent, but we all know that can change. Unfortunately, I was unable to send myself the sample pictures. The front facing camera looked great as well, its 2MP and really seemed to display colors and contrast pretty accurately.
Alas, we have reached the star of the S4, the screen. The Galaxy S4 boasts a beautiful 4.99″ screen, which looks, for lack of a better word, amazing. Compared to an iPhone 5, it doesn’t compare. As of right now, the only phone I can really compare would be the HTC One. Colors look vibrant, Blacks look black and paired with the specs underneath, this phone is some serious competition.
After taking in the million-and-one new features of the S4, it really is a great piece of kit. Granted, I was unable to try most of the new S-Features due to the environment and pre-production software. So the real questions is; Will this phone be as popular as the Galaxy S3? The answer is a definite yes.
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