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- Did Google and LG quietly update the Nexus 4 design? It sure appears to be the case
- Samsung Stores find their way into Best Buy, just in time for Samsung Galaxy S 4 launch
- How to automatically receive MMS picture messages
- Nearly half of all commuters admit to texting and driving
- Toshiba Launching Thinnest Ever 13 Megapixel Camera Sensor
- Featured Android App Review: Jokes HD [Entertainment]
- Image of Samsung Galaxy S 4 wireless charging accessory
- AT&T announces pricing, pre-order schedule for Samsung Galaxy S 4
- Samsung continues to strenghten their ecosystem with launch of the ‘Content & Services’ app store
- EE Turns On 4G In 13 New Locations, Now Covers 50% Of The UK
| Did Google and LG quietly update the Nexus 4 design? It sure appears to be the case Posted: 28 Mar 2013 03:56 PM PDT
It looks like Google & LG may have pulled a fast one on the Android world by recently giving the Nexus 4 a couple of subtle design changes. As pointed out by our pals at MobiFlip, we can now see that the device features two notable uhhhh… “nipples” on the back of the device. Many of you are wondering what they are there for, right? Well it’s quite simple actually: since the Nexus had a flat back previously, the speaker was essentially muted, meaning owners could miss some important notifications. The nipples essentially act as a sort of stand which would help to elevate the phone just slightly in order for sound to pass through easily. Additionally, the ring found on the camera lens has been reduced to appear a bit smaller. Of course there’s no specific reasoning for this change, but the guess is that the camera lens reduction is probably aesthetics-related.
“New” lens on the left; “old” lens on the right Now if we can get just one more feature added in, the Nexus 4 will be gold. via: MobiFlip
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| Samsung Stores find their way into Best Buy, just in time for Samsung Galaxy S 4 launch Posted: 28 Mar 2013 02:30 PM PDT
Samsung, which is making a strong case for having the top phone for 2013 with the Samsung Galaxy S 4 even though the year is still young, is preparing to ramp up the sales channel just a bit more with the help of Best Buy. According to reports, several Best Buy locations throughout the country have been instructed to make some modifications to their sales floor so they can fit in a new Samsung “store” within a store. Coincidentally or not, this is a similar concept to what Apple and Best Buy already do for the Apple sales channel. If you have been to a Best Buy with an Apple “store” you should be familiar with the concept. For the Apple stores, Best Buy carves out an area that is unique for Apple products only. The shelving, signage and other accoutrements are different from the rest of the Best Buy store and closely mimic what you would find in a standalone Apple store. There is more space for potential buyers to look at product and the sales associates have some special training to help recreate a dedicated Apple store experience. Samsung is employing a similar strategy for the mobile device area with a section that is visually separated from the rest of the Best Buy store and provides demonstration space just for Samsung products. Samsung is also working on a specific training course for Best Buy sales associates assigned to the Samsung “store” so they can better show off some of Samsung’s unique features and capabilities. The new Samsung Stores are scheduled to start opening next month, just in time for the shelves to be packed full of Galaxy S 4 devices and accessories. If the early interest in the Galaxy S 4 is any indication, this should be a boon to Best buy as well. Although struggling in the retail market, mobile phone and tablet sales have been a bright spot and Best Buy continues to be more aggressive in the mobile device market. source: Geek.com
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| How to automatically receive MMS picture messages Posted: 28 Mar 2013 02:11 PM PDT
If you’re like me, then you probably love to text on your Android smartphone, but may have one major complaint when it comes to texting on our Android smartphones: receiving those coveted picture messages. Sure you may get the MMS notification, but when you try and check for the message, you are likely stuck with either having to physically force the picture message to download or worse— forcing the download only to not see the photo appear. Well cry no more friends as we will be giving you a simple and brief guide on how to relieve yourself of the pesky inconsistency when it comes to receiving those coveted attachments within an MMS message. Oh and believe us— you’ll be glad you did once you hit the break.
Requirements
Enabling the MMS messages
Stock messaging app
Handcent
GoSMS Pro Now once completed, your phone should automatically retrieve the MMS content as soon as you receive the new message notification, so you should be good to go moving forward and shouldn’t have to deal with the inability to receive those coveted MMS messages and all.
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| Nearly half of all commuters admit to texting and driving Posted: 28 Mar 2013 11:19 AM PDT
We may love text messaging on our smartphones, but it appears that more of us are texting and driving than previously thought before. According to a study done by AT&T, nearly half of polled commuters admitted to texting while driving, while 43% of those polled called it a habit. Oh and don’t think this dangerous “habit” is limited to just teenagers too— in fact, adults are even worse offenders than teens. AT&T claims that 49% of adult commuters are texting and driving, compared to 43% found with teens. Additionally, despite the number of ads we’ve seen out there and new features found in smartphones, it appears texting while driving is growing in popularity as six in 10 commuters say they never texted while driving three years ago. Fortunately AT&T (which has long been an advocate of safe driving practices) is encouraging individuals to take action against unsafe driving habits for April. By calling on employers to help end texting while driving by taking action during National Distracted Driving Awareness Month in April (and beyond), AT&T has begun a full-fledged assault on the significant issue. It's also asking businesses to join the more than 165 organizations already engaged in its Texting & Driving-It Can Wait movement. Hopefully we will see those numbers come down a bit in the future. source: AT&T
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| Toshiba Launching Thinnest Ever 13 Megapixel Camera Sensor Posted: 28 Mar 2013 10:29 AM PDT
Toshiba has managed to create the world’s thinnest 13 megapixel camera sensor and will start shipping samples to manufacturers in May. Measuring just 4.7 mm thick, we could see it in Android devices starting this holiday shopping season. As technology advances, so does the size of smartphones and tablets. Having a super thin camera sensor will help to better fit inside the next generation of devices. Toshiba was able to get the camera sensor so small thanks to a dedicated signal processing unit and four plastic lenses. They also used a used a flip chip structure in place of a wire bonded structure. In non-technical terms, it’s incredibly small. Toshiba plans on manufacturing one million of these per month and should cost around $74 USD. Source: Unwired View
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| Featured Android App Review: Jokes HD [Entertainment] Posted: 28 Mar 2013 10:07 AM PDT
Oh if I had a nickel for every developer who writes to me asking to check out their new joke app. I usually don’t bother, but a new one from SMSROBOT LTD just hit the scene. Their most recent app, Countdown Widget, was a hit so I thought I would check it out. It’s called Jokes HD, and it has a very clean and smooth interface. As I mentioned, there are a number of joke apps out there, but Jokes HD is sure to have the best content since all jokes are approved by the Content Management team. Now that doesn’t mean that you are going to fall on the floor laughing at every joke because everybody is different. What it does mean is that you won’t find a lot of the crappy jokes that you find in other apps. Jokes HD even lets you favorite any jokes as well as share them via Facebook. The favorites feature comes in handy when you’re heading to a party, and you can’t remember that good one you read the other day. Lastly, you can vote and comment on any of the jokes. This means that you can quickly see what the most popular jokes are at any given time. For commenting, you will need to login to your Facebook account, which also lets you submit jokes.
The interface has the Holo theme and is very pleasing. The Home section lets you see jokes by category. You can swipe right or left to see the latest jokes for Chuck Norris, Blondes, One-Liners, Bar Jokes, Tasteless, Dirty Jokes, Misc, Little Johnny, Yo Mama, and Sex Jokes. For each joke, you will be able to see who submitted it and how many votes/comments it has. You will also be able to read the first 20 or so words, and if you can tap on it you will get the full text. This is where you can favorite, share, flag it as inappropriate, comment, or vote on it. From here, you can also swipe right or left to see more jokes from the category that you’re in. You can hit the menu icon at the top right, which allows you to quickly navigate to the Top Jokes and My Favorites. Top Jokes will show you all the highly rated jokes for the day, week, and month. They also offer a search icon if there is anything in particular you’re looking for. The last really nice feature of Jokes HD is the widget. The widget will show you random jokes so you can get a good laugh at different times of the day. Unfortunately they only offer the 4 x 1 size and it’s not resizable. Hopefully that will change with a future update. If you’re looking for some new jokes for that party or event you’re going to, or you just need a good laugh once in a while, then check out Jokes HD. It’s simple and the UI is top notch. Best of all, it’s Free so check out their demo video below and hit one of the download links to get started. As always, let me know what you think.
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| Image of Samsung Galaxy S 4 wireless charging accessory Posted: 28 Mar 2013 09:32 AM PDT
While potential buyers practice their patience techniques while waiting to get their hands on a new Samsung Galaxy S 4, one method they may want to use is to search around for accessories. One of those accessories could be a wireless charging plate for their new device. Earlier today an image surfaced showing a wireless charging plate and replacement back cover for the Galaxy S 4. Other than the images, no real details are available concerning the wireless charging kit. The replacement back cover appears to be quite thin and may not add any thickness to the smartphone, but it is very difficult to tell from the angle provided in the image. The charging pad itself is only slightly larger than the device. No pricing information is available nor is it known whether the kit will be available when the Galaxy S 4 first starts hitting consumers hands. source: Unwired View
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| AT&T announces pricing, pre-order schedule for Samsung Galaxy S 4 Posted: 28 Mar 2013 09:19 AM PDT
AT&T announced today that they will begin taking pre-orders for the Samsung Galaxy S 4 on April 16th. The device will be available for $249.99 with a two-year contract. AT&T implies in their announcement that they are the first carrier to accept pre-orders for the new device. At least two carriers in the U.K., Phones4U and Carphone Warehouse, have been taking pre-registrations for several weeks now. Those companies have found interest to be “off the charts” so AT&T can probably expect the pre-order page to see some heavy traffic starting on April 16th. Now that AT&T has kicked things off, expect to see other major carriers follow suit. source: AT&T
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| Samsung continues to strenghten their ecosystem with launch of the ‘Content & Services’ app store Posted: 28 Mar 2013 08:40 AM PDT
We all know that Samsung is the king of Android for now and the reason is simple. They have created their own ecosystem from their own branded software features. Samsung just opened up their brand new app store simply called “Content & Services.” The name isn’t all that exciting, but it’s just one more step in the “Samsung becoming Apple” game. With Samsung, it’s not just about phones and tablets because they offer televisions that integrate as well. This app store is one place where Samsung customers will find apps and content that is compatible with all Samsung devices. Users will also be able to see their own content via the AllShare section and can locate and/or lock their lost phone via the Find My Mobile section. There’s even a ChatOn section. Just hit the source link to see what it’s all about. source: Samsung Content & Services
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| EE Turns On 4G In 13 New Locations, Now Covers 50% Of The UK Posted: 28 Mar 2013 08:35 AM PDT
EE has been making strides in the UK and just announced 4G speeds available in 13 more locations. Customers in Bradford, Bingley, Doncaster, Dudley, Harpenden, Leicester, Lichfield, Loughborough, Luton, Reading, Shipley, St Albans and West Bromwich are now covered. EE now covers 50 regions with 4G and with this latest rollout, covers 50 percent of the UK. The carrier also plans on rolling out 4G speeds to 30 more towns and cities by June. You can read the full press release below and if you’re looking to grab the Galaxy S 4, EE started pre-orders today. EE 4G LIVE IN 50 TOWNS AND CITIES JUST FIVE MONTHS AFTER LAUNCH · 4G arrives in Bradford, Bingley, Doncaster, Dudley, Harpenden, Leicester, Lichfield, Loughborough, Luton, Reading, Shipley, St Albans and West Bromwich, delivering superfast mobile to more consumers and businesses · EE 4G rollout pace increases with today’s launches, bringing total 4G connected towns and cities to 50, just five months after launch · Major milestone reached as 50% of the UK population now covered by the country’s first and only 4G mobile network March 28, 2013 – EE, the UK’s most advanced digital communications company, today announced that 4G is available in 13 new towns and cities across the UK, bringing the total number of towns and cities covered by superfast mobile technology to 50, just five months after the launch of the service. Today, 4G is being switched on in Bradford, Bingley, Doncaster, Dudley, Harpenden, Leicester, Lichfield, Loughborough, Luton, Reading, Shipley, St Albans and West Bromwich as roll out continues to progress ahead of schedule. 4G from EE now covers the homes and businesses of 50% of the UK population. By the end of June, EE is committed to launching 4G in another 30 towns and cities, bringing the total to 80. Superfast 4G mobile is approximately five times faster than 3G. On the 4G EE network, customers are seeing average speeds of more than 16Mbps and peak speeds of 50mbps on a frequent basis as investment in strengthening the network continues. 4GEE mobile customers have instant web access while travelling; they can download large files quicker than ever, watch live TV on mobiles without buffering, and play live multiplayer games on the go. Customers have access to a wide range of mobile handsets, tablets and dongles, including iPhone 5, Samsung Galaxy SIII LTE, iPad mini, Huawei Mobile Wi-Fi, Blackberry Z10, and the newly launched HTC One, all available from EE stores now. The Samsung Galaxy S4 will also be available soon on EE. Olaf Swantee, Chief Executive Officer, EE, said: “With these major milestones of 50 towns and cities and 50% of the population, we’re remaining ahead of our schedule to equip UK consumers and businesses with 4G. Our customers are at the heart of our rollout and we are working hard to deliver 4G to 70% of the UK population by the end of this year, and 98% of the population by the end of 2014.” Last week EE announced a breakthrough for high-speed broadband in rural areas, delivering 4G mobile to the businesses and residents of the Northern Fells area of Cumbria. As 4G is switched on in each town and city, EE engineers turn their focus to increasing network density*, ensuring the continued advancement of the service to increase speeds and further improve indoor coverage. The speed and availability of 4G from EE is continually increasing, so that users have consistent, superfast access to 4G when travelling, and during their commutes. This continued investment is enabling businesses and consumers to have the full, superfast 4G experience of web, social media, email and multi-media, wherever they are. For more information, please visit www.ee.co.uk.
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