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- 15 Space wallpapers for Android
- Google introduces Info Cards to Play Movies
- Google Translate gets offline translation
- PopCap announces new Plants Vs Zombies titles
- Sony Gaga, Dogo, and Togari rumored for Xperia line
- Amazon Kindle Fire tablets get X-Ray for TV
- Amazon smartphone reported to feature 4.7-inch display
| 15 Space wallpapers for Android Posted: 27 Mar 2013 02:33 PM 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 recently began 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 THEME: This collection of wallpapers is based around the common theme of Space! This is the first in what we expect could be an ongoing series. In putting this gallery together we came across many worthy images which should ultimately find their way into our collection.
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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| Google introduces Info Cards to Play Movies Posted: 27 Mar 2013 12:08 PM PDT
So you like the idea of Amazon’s X-Ray for TV and Movies but don’t purchase your media through Amazon? No, you’re a Google Play Movies type of person. You’re in luck! Google today announced that a very similar experience is now available for movies through Google Play Movies.
Naturally, the info cards look very Google Now, and open the door to other media through the Play Store. The post Google introduces Info Cards to Play Movies appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Google Translate gets offline translation Posted: 27 Mar 2013 11:20 AM PDT
Google today rolled out a new feature in the Google Translate application for Android devices. What’s new? Oh, nothing… except the fact that you can translate yourself into fifty languages.
Sure, it’s not as comprehensive as the stuff you get with an internet connection, but it helps in a pinch! Download Google Translate (Google Play) The post Google Translate gets offline translation appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| PopCap announces new Plants Vs Zombies titles Posted: 27 Mar 2013 10:17 AM PDT
PopCap, developers of the immensely popular Plants Vs. Zombies, today announced new titles in the same family. According to a company blog post, we should expect no less than two new PVZ games by summer.
Considering the large audience appeal, we’re hoping to see both games make their way to Android and in a timely manner. The last thing we want to do is hop on Facebook to play a game, so, please give us mobile friendly versions. The post PopCap announces new Plants Vs Zombies titles appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Sony Gaga, Dogo, and Togari rumored for Xperia line Posted: 27 Mar 2013 08:29 AM PDT
Sony Mobile has at least three more models expected for later this year, one of which is the previously detailed C680X “Togari”. As a quick recap for the Togari, this device is rumored to feature the 6.4-inch Full HD (1920×1080) display and should be offered in two variants: C6803 (LTE) and C6806 (HSPA+). On the horizon are another pair of Xperia models, the Sony “Dogo” and Sony “Gaga“. Both look to feature nearly identical specs and should be waterproof and dust-proof. Reportedly, the Dogo will pick up a more formal Xperia A branding and will run Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean. Hardware details are said to include a Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, and removable 2300mAh battery. As for the Gaga, it ought to be called the Xperia UL when it touches down. Details include a 5-inch Full HD display plus the same Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, and removable 2300mAh battery. Yep, this one is also running Android 4.2.1 Jelly Bean. Source: Smasoku (translated) via XperiaBlog The post Sony Gaga, Dogo, and Togari rumored for Xperia line appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Amazon Kindle Fire tablets get X-Ray for TV Posted: 27 Mar 2013 07:17 AM PDT
Amazon today announced that its popular and rather cool X-Ray service has expanded into the realm of television. Ever find yourself watching a TV show and wondering, “Where have I seen that guy before”? This is the sort of app and feature that answers those questions. Tied to IMDb, the X-Ray service runs on Kindle and Wii U devices and enables Amazon Instant Video viewers to quickly ID actors and learn more about them. Sorry guys, it won’t work on your standard phone or tablet; you must purchase and watch through Amazon’s Instant Videos. Click here for Kindle Fire HD details – skip to software features to learn more. We’re big fans of watching television with a tablet or smartphone nearby just so we can open IMDb up and read trivia, connect actors, and bone up on other fun stuff. By tying the X-Ray feature directly into movies and television shows, Amazon just makes things easier. And somewhat cooler, too. Amazon Expands X-Ray to TV, Powered By IMDb and Available on the Kindle Fire Family Popular X-Ray feature expands to include the top TV shows on Amazon, helping to answer the classic questions – "Who's That Guy?" and "What's He Been In?" SEATTLE—March 27, 2013—(NASDAQ: AMZN)—Six months ago, Amazon and IMDb introduced "X-Ray for Movies," a new feature that revolutionized the movie viewing experience by bringing the power of IMDb directly to movies on Kindle Fire HD. With a single tap viewers can discover the names of the actors appearing on the screen and what they've been in. Today, Amazon announced that it is expanding X-Ray to TV, bringing the seamless, fully-integrated X-Ray experience to TV shows. Available today for the most popular TV shows on Amazon, X-Ray will quickly expand to even more shows. IMDb, an Amazon company for 14 years, is the world’s most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content, with more than 160 million monthly unique visitors worldwide. X-Ray for TV is also available as part of the free Amazon Instant Video app on Wii U. "X-Ray has been one of the most loved features on Kindle Fire HD since it launched last September," said Peter Larsen, Vice President, Amazon Kindle. "For people who are passionate about movies and TV, there is no better way to watch than on Kindle Fire HD, which combines an exceptional viewing experience with the unbelievable power of the over 100 million pieces of data in IMDb's catalog." "For over 20 years we have been cultivating a vast database of movie, TV and celebrity content," said Col Needham, IMDb Founder and CEO. "Can't remember where you've seen the actor playing Lord Grantham in Downton Abbey? No problem. Simply tap on the screen and you'll see a full filmography, where you'll realize that Hugh Bonneville was also in Notting Hill. Our vision is to make X-Ray available on every movie and TV show—we're excited to make another big step forward today, and we are working hard to add X-Ray to more TV shows and movies in the future." X-Ray for TV is available starting today on the most popular TV shows from Amazon Instant Video, many of which are also available as part of Prime Instant Video: Justified, Downton Abbey, The West Wing, Sons of Anarchy,Falling Skies, American Horror Story, Grey’s Anatomy, Doctor Who, The Walking Dead, Lost, Glee, Breaking Bad and Game of Thrones. Amazon Instant Video offers customers the ability to rent, purchase or subscribe to a huge catalog of videos. Customers can choose from more than 150,000 titles to purchase or rent and content ranges from new release movies to classic favorites, major television shows, entire seasons, or even day after air TV. Prime Instant Video is Amazon's video subscription offer—it includes more than 38,000 movies and TV episodes selected from the full assortment available at Amazon Instant Video. This subscription offer allows US Prime customers to stream as many titles from Prime Instant Video as they like, at no additional cost. Customers can learn more about X-Ray at www.imdb.com/x-ray, and can experience X-Ray for themselves on the latest generation Kindle Fire or Kindle Fire HD or with the Amazon Instant Video app on Wii U. About IMDb IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for movie, TV and celebrity content. The IMDb consumer site (www.imdb.com) is the #1 movie website in the world with a combined web and mobile audience of more than 160 million unique monthly visitors. IMDb offers a searchable database of more than 130 million data items including more than 2 million movies, TV and entertainment programs and more than 4 million cast and crew members. Consumers rely on the information IMDb provides — including showtimes, trailers, critic and user reviews, personalized recommendations, photo galleries, entertainment news, quotes, trivia, box-office data, editorial feature sections and a universal Watchlist — when making viewing decisions. IMDb's portfolio of leading entertainment apps includes its popular "Movies & TV" app for iPhone, iPad, Kindle Fire, Android phones, Android tablets, Windows Phone and its mobile-optimized website. To date, there have been more than 50 million downloads of IMDb's mobile apps worldwide. X-Ray for Movies (www.imdb.com/x-ray) a feature that revolutionizes the movie-watching experience by bringing the power of IMDb directly to movies on Kindle Fire HD, launched in September 2012. To learn more, go to: (http://www.imdb.com/apps/). IMDb Pro (http://www.imdbpro.com) is a subscription version of IMDb designed exclusively for professionals who work in the entertainment industry. IMDb Pro provides contact information, in production listings for film and television projects and exclusive STARmeter rankings that are determined by user searches on IMDb. Additionally, IMDb owns and operates Withoutabox (http://www.withoutabox.com), a marketplace for film festivals and filmmakers, and Box Office Mojo (http://www.boxofficemojo.com) About Amazon.com Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ:AMZN), a Fortune 500 company based in Seattle, opened on the World Wide Web inJuly 1995 and today offers Earth's Biggest Selection. Amazon.com, Inc. seeks to be Earth's most customer-centric company, where customers can find and discover anything they might want to buy online, and endeavors to offer its customers the lowest possible prices. Amazon.com and other sellers offer millions of unique new, refurbished and used items in categories such as Books; Movies, Music & Games; Digital Downloads; Electronics & Computers; Home & Garden; Toys, Kids & Baby; Grocery; Apparel, Shoes & Jewelry; Health & Beauty; Sports & Outdoors; and Tools, Auto & Industrial. Amazon Web Services provides Amazon's developer customers with access to in-the-cloud infrastructure services based on Amazon's own back-end technology platform, which developers can use to enable virtually any type of business. Kindle Paperwhite is the most-advanced e-reader ever constructed with 62% more pixels and 25% increased contrast, a patented built-in front light for reading in all lighting conditions, extra-long battery life, and a thin and light design. The new latest generation Kindle, the lightest and smallest Kindle, now features new, improved fonts and faster page turns. Kindle Fire HD features a stunning custom high-definition display, exclusiveDolby audio with dual stereo speakers, high-end, laptop-grade Wi-Fi with dual-band support, dual-antennas and MIMO for faster streaming and downloads, enough storage for HD content, and the latest generation processor and graphics engine—and it is available in two display sizes—7" and 8.9". The large-screen Kindle Fire HD is also available with 4G wireless, and comes with a groundbreaking $49.99 introduc Amazon and its affiliates operate websites, including www.amazon.com, www.amazon.co.uk, www.amazon.de,www.amazon.co.jp Forward-Looking Statements This announcement contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Actual results may differ significantly from management's expectations. These forward-looking statements involve risks and uncertainties that include, among others, risks related to competition, management of growth, new products, services and technologies, potential fluctuations in operating results, international expansion, outcomes of legal proceedings and claims, fulfillment and data center optimization, seasonality, commercial agreements, acquisitions and strategic transactions, foreign exchange rates, system interruption, inventory, government regulation and taxation, payments and fraud. More information about factors that potentially could affect Amazon.com's financial results is included in Amazon.com's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent filings. Amazon.com, Inc. The post Amazon Kindle Fire tablets get X-Ray for TV appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Amazon smartphone reported to feature 4.7-inch display Posted: 27 Mar 2013 06:29 AM PDT
The rumored Amazon smartphone will feature a 4.7-inch display, according to a new DigitTimes report. Yeah – we know that the source is not always that accurate, but whatever…we’re passing along. Allegedly, the Amazon handset could arrive in the second quarter of the year where it will presumably run the same custom Android experience found in the Kindle Fire tablets. That is, depending on whether they can meet get production back on track.
As for why Amazon opted to go with the larger screen size, it’s said that recent smartphones hovering around this size was the reason. Initially, Amazon was set to go with a 4.3-inch display. We’re still not 100% on board with the Amazon rumors but we’re inclined to believe it’s an eventuality. The post Amazon smartphone reported to feature 4.7-inch display appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
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