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The Humble Mobile Bundle Is Back: Choose Your Own Price For 6 Android Games

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 03:10 PM PDT

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The Humble Mobile Bundle is back again and six Android games are up for grabs. As with any Humble Bundle, you get to name your own price and decide exactly how your money is divided among charities, developers, or Humble Bundle itself. The games available this time around are Contre Jour, Anomaly Korea, Plants vs. Zombies, Bladeslinger, The Room, and Metal Slug 3. In order to receive The Room and Metal Slug 3 as well, you’ll have to pay more than $5.56, the average. At the time of writing this, over 27,000 Humble Mobile Bundles have been sold generating over $150,000. You can watch the video below to learn more about the games.

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Source: The Humble Mobile Bundle


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Samsung Galaxy S 4 ringtones now available for download

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 01:24 PM PDT

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Hot on the heels of the wallpaper and its beefed up S Voice being leaked for the masses, we now have the Galaxy S 4′s ringtones available. Our friends at SamMobile have obtained the complete ringtone files that are found in the smartphone and comes in at a not too shabby 11 megs in total size. Best of all, the ringtones— much like the wallpaper— are all inspired by Nature.

We know you’re excited, so hit the link below to grab the files for yourself. Go on— you know you want to.

Galaxy S 4 Ringtones

source: SamMobile


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Samsung’s New S Voice Available To Download

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 11:43 AM PDT

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Samsung’s S Voice feature received an upgrade for the Galaxy S 4 and thanks to a special someone, the new S Voice APK is now available for Android users to download. According to SamMobile, the APK works perfectly on devices running Samsung firmware as one would expect. However, if you’re running an AOSP-based ROM, you may run into some issues. Similar to Google Now, with S Voice you can update social networks, set alarms, create events, open apps, search the web, make a phone call or send a text message, and much more. Galaxy S 4 wallpapers were also released today in crystal clear 1920 x 1080 resolution.

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Source: SamMobile


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Smart devices shipped over 1 billion devices in 2012, smartphones and tablets grew exponentially

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 11:24 AM PDT

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These numbers shouldn’t really surprise anyone, but a ton of people bought smart devices in 2012, according to IDC. They bought over 1 billion of those devices, actually. That includes, desktops, laptops, tablets, and smartphones. The leaders there were (obviously) Samsung and Apple, with Apple accounting for 20.3% and Samsung accounting for 21.2%. Pretty impressive for just two companies.

IDC also expects smartphone and tablet sales to surpass PC sales in 2013, which, considering how fast new phones and tabs seem to sell, isn’t all that surprising. They’re predicting PC sales will actually stall to no growth whatsoever by 2017. Four years is a long time, and things can change, but if the market continues on the trend it’s going now, I think that’s a very realistic result.

What do you guys think? Are you surprised that portable devices are eating into traditional PC market share? Do you think that’ll turn around in a year or two? Let us know in the comments.

March 26, 2013 08:30 AM Eastern Daylight Time 

Worldwide Smart Connected Device Market Crossed 1 Billion Shipments in 2012, Apple Pulls Near Samsung in Fourth Quarter, According to IDC

 

FRAMINGHAM, Mass.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–According to the International Data Corporation (IDC) Smart Connected Device Tracker, worldwide shipments of smart connected devices grew 29.1% year over year in 2012, crossing 1 billion units shipped with a value of $576.9 billion. The market expansion was largely driven by 78.4% year-over-year growth in tablet shipments, which surpassed 128 million in 2012.

"The pressure on the PC market is significantly increasing and we can see longer replacement cycles coming into effect very soon and that, too, will put downward pressure on PC sales."

Looking specifically at the results for the fourth quarter of 2012 (4Q12), combined shipments of desktop PCs, notebook PCs, tablets, and smartphones was nearly 378 million and revenues were more than $168 billion. In terms of market share, Apple significantly closed the gap with market leader Samsung in the quarter, as the combination of Apple’s iPhone 5 and iPad Mini brought Apple up to 20.3% unit shipment share versus 21.2% for Samsung. On a revenue basis for the fourth quarter, Apple continued to dominate with 30.7% share versus 20.4% share for Samsung.

Going forward, IDC expects that tablet shipments will surpass desktop PCs in 2013 and portable PCs in 2014. In 2013, worldwide desktop PC shipments are expected to drop by 4.3% and portable PCs to maintain a flat growth of 0.9%. The tablet market, on the other hand, is expected to reach a new high of 190 million shipment units with year-on-year growth of 48.7% while the smartphone market is expected to grow 27.2% to 918.5 million units.

From a regional perspective, the smart connected device volume in emerging markets grew by 41.3% in 2012 with the tablet volume growing by 111.3% and smartphone volume by 69.7% year over- year. Mature markets, on the other hand, grew by 15.6% and saw a huge plunge in the PC market in the year 2012. By the end of year 2017, IDC predicts that the tablet and smartphone markets will have a huge growth potential in the emerging markets. During this time, tablet unit shipments are expected to increase by a factor of 3 with a shipment value of $125 billion dollars while smartphone unit shipments are expected to double and reach a shipment value of $462 billion dollars. Portable PCs, on the other hand will show a moderate single-digit growth while desktop PCs are expected to consistently decline year over year with almost no growth in 2017.

“In emerging markets, consumer spending typically starts with mobile phones and, in many cases, moves to tablets before PCs,” said Megha Saini, Research Analyst for IDC’sWorldwide Smart Connected Device Tracker. “The pressure on the PC market is significantly increasing and we can see longer replacement cycles coming into effect very soon and that, too, will put downward pressure on PC sales.”

Looking forward, IDC predicts the worldwide smart connected device space will continue to surge with shipments surpassing 2.2 billion units and revenues reaching $814.3 billion in 2017. “Consumers and business buyers are now starting to see smartphones, tablets, and PCs as a single continuum of connected devices separated primarily by screen size,” addedBob O’Donnell, IDC Program Vice President for Clients and Displays. “Each of these devices is primarily used for data applications and different individuals choose different sets of screen sizes in order to fit their unique needs. These kinds of developments are creating exciting new opportunities that will continue to drive the smart connected devices market forward in a positive way.”

Smart Connected Device Year-over-Year Growth by Region and Product Category, 2012-2017

Region     Product Category     2012     2013*     2017*
Mature Market     Desktop PC     -4.8%     -5.5%     -2.9%
Mature Market     Portable PC     -8.1%     -3.1%     -1.4%
Mature Market     Tablet     62.8%     41.4%     8.3%
Mature Market     Smartphone     20.6%     15.1%     4.6%
Total Market           15.6%     13.8%     4.2%
                         
Emerging Markets     Desktop PC     -3.8%     -3.5%     0%
Emerging Markets     Portable PC     -0.8%     4.1%     7.1%
Emerging Markets     Tablet     111.3%     60.7%     13.4%
Emerging Markets     Smartphone     69.7%     35.1%     12.2%
Total Market           41.3%     26.6%     10.9%
                         
Worldwide     Desktop PC     -4.1%     -4.3%     -1.0%
Worldwide     Portable PC     -3.4%     0.9%     3.7%
Worldwide     Tablet     78.4%     48.7%     10.6%
Worldwide     Smartphone     46.1%     27.2%     9.8%
Total Market           29.1%     21.2%     8.5%

Source: IDC’s Worldwide Smart Connected Device Tracker Forecast Data, February 28, 2013

* Forecast estimates.

Smart Connected Device Market by Product Category, Shipments, Market Share, 2012-1016 (units in millions)

Product Category    

2012 Unit
Shipments

    

2012 Market
Share

    

2017 Unit
Shipments*

    

2017 Market
Share*

    

2012—2017
Growth*
Desktop PC     148.4     12.4%     141.0     6.0%     -5.0%
Portable PC     202.0     16.8%     240.9     11.0%     19.3%
Tablet     128.3     10.7%     352.3     16%     174.5%
Smartphone     722.4     60.1%     1,516     67%     109.9%
Total     1,201.1     100.0%     2,250.3     100.0%     87.3%

Source: IDC’s Worldwide Smart Connected Device Tracker Forecast Data, February 28, 2013

* Forecast estimates.

In addition to the table above, a graphic showing annual smart connected device shipments for the 2012-2017 forecast period is available at IDC.com. The chart is intended for public use in online news articles and social media. Instructions on how to embed this graphic can be found by viewing this press release on IDC.com.

About IDC Trackers
IDC Tracker products provide accurate and timely market size, vendor share, and forecasts for hundreds of technology markets from more than 100 countries around the globe. Using proprietary tools and research processes, IDC’s Trackers are updated on a semiannual, quarterly, and monthly basis. Tracker results are delivered to clients in user-friendly excel deliverables and on-line query tools. The IDC Tracker Charts app allows users to view data charts from the most recent IDC Tracker products on their iPhone and iPad.

About IDC
International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. IDC helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community to make fact-based decisions on technology purchases and business strategy. More than 1,000 IDC analysts provide global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries. For more than 49 years, IDC has provided strategic insights to help our clients achieve their key business objectives. IDC is a subsidiary of IDG, the world’s leading technology media, research, and events company. You can learn more about IDC by visiting www.idc.com.

All product and company names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective holders.

 

Contacts

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or
Ryan Reith, 650-350-6242
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Michael Shirer, 508-935-4200
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New (believable) Google Babble mock-up shows up

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 11:13 AM PDT

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We’ve seen some leaks lately regarding Google Babble, and we’ve seen many of those leaks debunked. This time, though, we’ve got a mock-up of Babble that actually looks believable. It was posted on a Dutch site called Skloink, so it’s not official from Google or anything, but it definitely looks like something we could actually see from Google in the future.

It takes on a very Google Plus-esque approach, which is something Google has been pushing hard for lately. There are also cards similar to what we see in Google Now and in the newer versions of the Play Store. So even though this isn’t definitely what Google Babble is going to look like, let’s hope Google sees this and takes notes. It looks like an extremely polished, extremely well done app.

source: Droid Life

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T-Mobile announces the launch details for the HTC One and Galaxy S 4 smartphones

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 10:39 AM PDT

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Hot off the heels of its newly-announced 4G LTE network, T-Mobile has finally given up the deets on the pricing and availability of its upcoming higher profile devices. It has announced it will launch the Galaxy S 4 on May 1st, while the One smartphone will launch at some point in April. Additionally, the nation’s fourth-largest carrier will offer each flagship device for the incredible price of only $99 on a 24-month contract. The best news is that T-Mobile has highlighted the 24-month contract for customers can be canceled at any point within the contract, so long as the device is fully paid for.

So now that the juicy details have finally been given up, you T-Mo customers can feel free to make the appropriate plans to grab one of the two awesome devices now.

 


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T-Mobile formally announces its 4G LTE network

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 10:21 AM PDT

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In a long-overdue announcement, T-Mo has officially unveiled its full-fledged 4G LTE network. Among the first customers to enjoy the speedy gains are those living in the following metro areas:

  • Washington-Baltimore
  • Kansas City
  • Houston
  • Las Vegas
  • Phoenix
  • San Jose

Don’t think T-Mobile is stopping there either. Complimenting the newly announced network is the announcement of the Galaxy S 4 and HTC One smartphones having full LTE support, while the Galaxy Note II is also slated to have support as well (but you knew that already). T-Mobile also pledges that it will expand its LTE reach later this year and well into next year… but again, you knew that already too.

 


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Samsung Galaxy S 4 wallpapers now available to download

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 10:12 AM PDT

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The Samsung Galaxy S 4 will launch towards the end of next month, but you don’t have to wait that long to enjoy Samsung’s newest wallpaper creations that will debut with the phone. There are seven in all, and they continue the Nature UX theme that started with the Galaxy S III. We have the full high resolution versions (1920 x 1920), so hit the break to grab them while they are hot.

Just tap on each image to get the full size, right click, and select "save image as" to save it to your PC. If you're on your phone, you can still tap on each image to get the full size, and after that, just long press on the image and select, "save image." Enjoy!!

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source: SamMobile


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Samsung sues LG for tarnishing brand image

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 09:49 AM PDT

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Samsung has taken LG to court in a lawsuit claiming LG "tarnished its corporate image." The accusation and lawsuit comes after LG ran a series of ads that Samsung says were incorrect and began when LG released a refrigerator claiming to have the world's largest capacity. Samsung contradicted this claim in a YouTube video highlighting the differences. LG then sued Samsung for 10 billion Won, or $9027720, and began running ads against Samsung. As a result, Samsung is demanding a sum total of 50 billion Won, or $45 billion dollars, in damages from LG.

It will certainly be interesting to see if LG or Samsung will come out victorious in this latest edition of the advertising wars.

Source: SammyHub


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Google’s LTE-equipped Chromebook Pixel to start shipping April 8th

Posted: 26 Mar 2013 09:22 AM PDT

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Last month when Google announced the new Chromebook Pixel, they promised an LTE equipped model would be available in April. Google is on track to live up to that promise as they have updated the Play Store order page for the top of the line Pixel laptop. Priced at $1,449 for the LTE version, Google indicates units will ship by April 8th. Compared to the WiFi only version, the upgraded version has LTE service provided by Verizon and more memory, tilting the scales at 64GB available. The wireless plan provided by Verizon is included for two years for no additional cost and includes 100 MB/month of data service, with options available to upgrade to more robust plans.

To get more information or place your order, hit the source link.

source: Google Play Store


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