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- V-Moda Crossfade M-100 review
- 8 Android wallpapers by Gina Startup
- RIYL: Candy Crush Saga
- T-Mobile responds with fury To AT&T’s newspaper ads
- LG Lucid 2 leaked with Verizon branding
- Disney and Imangi Studios pair for Temple Run: Oz
- First Look: Opera 14 Beta [video]
- Korea Times: Samsung readying 5.9-inch device for second half 2013
- Google celebrates 1 year of Google Play with special deals
- Samsung Galaxy S4 ‘Smart Scroll’ feature confirmed in screen grabs
| Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:57 PM PST I don’t think I’ve ever considered a pair of headphones to be anything other than mere audio accessories before, but upon opening the Crossfade M-100 from V-Moda, sexy is the only word that came to mind.
The sound is incredibly lush. The dynamic range is well represented via the Crossfade’s terrifically effective noise isolating cans. Often, when reviewing headphones or audio accessories, I find that the lows are lacking while the highs sizzle, or that the mids are muddy while the bass is overpowering. These are tuned to near-perfection — clear, wide, and precise. Featuring a 50MM dual-diaphragm driver, ergo soft memory foam, and a collapsible “cliqfold” hinge — they’re comfortable, unobtrusive, and durable. Heading to V-Moda’s site will give you more details on how to customize the interchangeable metal shield kits, something I’m content to do without. I do, however, find myself defaulting to the included SpeakEasy cable for phone-calls and immediately fell in love with the exoskeleton hard case (also included). If you’d rather share your music with others than make and receive phone calls, V-Moda has also included their SharePlay audio cable that allows you to do just that. Are these probably going to marketed heavily (if not strictly) to the audiophile crowd? Sure, but allow me to be blunt : For my money (and that’s ~$300), these are THE BEST over-ear headphones on the market. Technical Details
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| 8 Android wallpapers by Gina Startup Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:30 PM PST 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. This collection of wallpapers is a handful of work done by the wonderful Gina Startup. We had a very tough time trimming our selection down and certainly recommend you check out her entire portfolio. There you will find dozens upon dozens of wallpapers that are grouped together by theme. If you like her work and want to follow or thank her, be sure to say that AndroidGuys sent you! Artist Highlight: Gina Startup
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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| Posted: 06 Mar 2013 03:21 PM PST So you like playing Candy Crush Saga, do you? Are you in the mood for some other like-minded games that feature similar mechanics? You’re in luck! We’ve put together a handful of titles that we think you’ll appreciate. This is the start of a new series of posts for AndroidGuys called RIYL, short for “Recommended if You Like“. The premise is simple: we select a popular or trending Android app and we highlight a few other titles that we think our readers would like. We’ll point out a few things for each app or game and tell you why we chose it for the post. Our goal is to help readers discover other great Android apps; developers, of course, benefit with the added exposure. Recommended if you like Candy Crush SagaSea StarsDescription: One touch controls are all you need to guide the incredible Sea Stars through a sea full of coins and underwater dangers. Dive deep to pick up speed and leap from the water to somersault and avoid the angry jellies and rocket crabs along your path. You start as Dante the dolphin but there are many Sea Stars to collect! Why you’ll like it: Simple controls and cartoon-like graphics make this one an easy title to pick up. Side scrolling (2D) game which requires you to think fast but not too hard. Where to download: Google Play (FREE) Oh, My Brain! Block PuzzleDescription: Block Puzzle is a fun puzzle game that’s a cross between Tetris® and Tangrams. The rules of Block Puzzle are quite simple: drag Tetris®-like blocks around the screen to FIT them into the shaded region. The pieces cannot be rotated. 2900 PUZZLES ! The game is inspired by Tetris® and Tangram. Why you’ll like it: Starts out easy and gets increasingly harder as you progress. Only one way to complete each round, but there are nearly 3,000 to tackle! Where to download: Google Play (FREE) Shift It!Description: A contemplative and thoughtful shape shifting puzzle game with the perfect combination of eye-candy visuals and serene sounds. Radiant multicolored tiles rests on an infinite loop; aim of the game is to group same colored blocks together by simply dragging your finger across the screen. Why you’ll like it: Simple, yet very sharp, graphics are easy on the eyes. Over 300 levels to complete, each getting progressively tougher. The three-star rating for each round keeps us coming back for a higher score. Where to download: Google Play (FREE) Jewels Maniac!Description: Are you a Jewels Maniac? If you loved diamend or jewels style games, “Jewels Maniac!” is the game that you must have. It is a classic match-3 puzzle game, just like Bejeweled. But its hexagon background blocks give it a totally different experience which make it easier to paly but more challenge to get higher score than casual match-3 jewels games. Why you’ll like it: Tried and true match-three mechanics means you’ll pick this up in no time. You might complete the levels, but did you get three stars? High replay value, thanks to point system and rewards. Where to download: Google Play (FREE) Tiki MatchDescription: Slide your fingers on the screen to move the rows and columns of Tiki stones and gems. Match 3 or more stones, use rainbow blocks to help you out, and use bonus blocks to get crazy good scores! Watch out for the frost blocks and the exploding totem blocks trying to stop you from reaching your new high score! Why you’ll like it: Multiple game modes changes things up so you don’t grow bored; familiar game play gets you going immediately. Fun and vibrant colors with just the right level of animations and sound effects. Where to download: Google Play (FREE) The post RIYL: Candy Crush Saga appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| T-Mobile responds with fury To AT&T’s newspaper ads Posted: 06 Mar 2013 01:24 PM PST Everyone loves a good fight, and this will be no different. T-Mobile has started (or is it answered?) a campaign against AT&T that is sure not to disappoint. Let’s start at the beginning. Back in January, T-Mobile's new CEO John Legere came out ready to fight with the competition, calling AT&T’s network “crap“, and some other not so nice things about everyone else at his companies keynote CES event. He was trying to bring a fresh outlook to the company, and in all honesty, he may have gone too far. So AT&T responded, and did so in a big way when they took out a full-page attack ad in the New York Times, Wall Street Journal and USA today. The ad claims T-Mobile drops 2x the calls as AT&T as well as supporting network speeds that are only half as fast as AT&T.
Well, those ad’s definitely got T-Mobile’s panties in a bunch. So here we are today, with T-Mobile jabbing back with their own attack ads towards AT&T, and I am loving T-Mobile’s new no-holds-barred approach.
So, when are these going to run? These are all proof prints that have been sent to the important guys at T-Mobile for approval. According to TmoNews, we may even see these in the newspapers as early as today.
Honestly, all I can do is laugh at all of this bickering. Welcome ladies and gentlemen to the new T-Mobile, and what is sure to be an advertising war of epic proportions. As we watch this battle unfold, what are your thoughts on the matter? Tell us how you feel in the comments below! The post T-Mobile responds with fury To AT&T’s newspaper ads appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| LG Lucid 2 leaked with Verizon branding Posted: 06 Mar 2013 12:44 PM PST The LG Optimus F series, introduced at Mobile World Congress alongside the LG Optimus L series, is soon set to come to the US through Verizon Wireless. Reportedly, Big Red will launch it as the Verizon Lucid 2, a successor to the LG Lucid launched in 2012. Unwired View, who leaked the press shots, shows us that it’s pretty much like the predecessor.
Source: Unwired View
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| Disney and Imangi Studios pair for Temple Run: Oz Posted: 06 Mar 2013 07:52 AM PST
Disney and Imangi Studios have paired up again for a variation of the popular Temple Run series of endless running games. As was the case with last year’s Brave, the two have put together a game for the upcoming movie, OZ: The Great and Powerful. Called –wait for it –Temple Run: OZ, you’re taking on the role of Oz and you need to outrun the shrieking (flying!) baboons. Features:
Hurry up and grab the game today (March 6) as you also get 1500 free coins, a $.99 value. Download Temple Run: OZ (Google Play) The post Disney and Imangi Studios pair for Temple Run: Oz appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| First Look: Opera 14 Beta [video] Posted: 06 Mar 2013 07:35 AM PST Opera Browser has be re-released in a beta form for the 14th version of the application. This update brings a major UI overhaul and many new features. Gone are the days of Windows Phone 5 Opera, Opera 14 is actually a really nice web browser and easily competes with Chrome. Opera 14 adds a discovery tab to the speed dial, this works as an rss reader for some of the headlining stories. Opera 14 strives to improve your data using, taking parts from Opera mini, Opera 14 even shows you how much data you have saved over using a traditional browser. Whether or not Opera 14 earns its spot as your default browser is fully up to you. Personally, Chrome still takes the crown for its Google integration, but Opera is a great second choice. Download: Play Store Source: Opera The post First Look: Opera 14 Beta [video] appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Korea Times: Samsung readying 5.9-inch device for second half 2013 Posted: 06 Mar 2013 07:28 AM PST
Samsung is only a few days from unveiling its flagship Android smartphone, the Galaxy S4; however, there’s something bigger coming down the road. According to Korea Times, Samsung will release a 5.9-inch device in the second half of the year. Presumably this will be a successor to the Galaxy Note II, though it’s unclear at this point.
The second half of 2013 matches up with the one year anniversary of the Galaxy Note II so we’re inclined to believe it’s a third-generation take. On the other hand, we’ve also heard that Samsung will go even bigger for the Note III, with a 6.3-inch screen. The post Korea Times: Samsung readying 5.9-inch device for second half 2013 appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Google celebrates 1 year of Google Play with special deals Posted: 06 Mar 2013 06:37 AM PST
Google Play is one year old today. Crazy, right? To help celebrate the first anniversary of the name change (formerly Android Market), Google has put together some great deals in all areas of the Play Store. We definitely recommend checking out the limited time savings as there are some real gems to mine.
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| Samsung Galaxy S4 ‘Smart Scroll’ feature confirmed in screen grabs Posted: 06 Mar 2013 05:59 AM PST
The rumors of the Samsung Galaxy S4 having an eye scrolling feature have taken another step closer to confirmation. Screen grabs posted by SamMobile show the option in the phone’s settings page, where it appears users can toggle specific apps. Like the idea of Smart Scroll for GMail but don’t think you want it for Chrome or web browsing? No problem! Want to make it scroll a bit slower? Presto!
The handset looks to also feature an option called Smart Pause which pauses videos if the phone detects your head moving away from the phone. Nifty, no? Samsung is expected to announce the Galaxy S4 at a press event on March 14 where we will surely learn all the great details. AndroidGuys will be in attendance and will be anxious to help spread the good word! The post Samsung Galaxy S4 ‘Smart Scroll’ feature confirmed in screen grabs appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
While I don’t proclaim to have anything other than a perfunctory level of knowledge about firearms, these headphones immediately elicited thoughts of the craftsmanship and attention to build quality that I assume goes into a well-made Smith & Wesson. Now that that’s out of my system, I won’t subject you to cheesy puns about how the sound blasts your eardrums or that you should pull the trigger and buy them — I just wanted to let you know that they’re gorgeously well-made, not the least bit gaudy, and light enough to be everyday practical. I was fortunate enough to get my hands on the matte black color option, complete with Kevlar cabling, metal accents, and military-grade (MIL-STD-810) quality testing.
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