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- RHA MA-350 earphones review
- Get this look for your Android: Peak
- Strategy and Tactics: World War 2 – A WW2 Risk-like Strategy Game
- Angry Birds Friends comes to Android on May 2
- NEC Terrain surfaces as future AT&T smartphone
- Want to see what the Google Glass menus look like? [video]
- Yahoo! debuts new app for Android
- Steve “Cyanogen” Kondik confirms bootloader is locked on AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4
- Sony shows off Triluminos display technology, hopes to compete with Super AMOLED and Retina displays
- Best Buy pushes back Sprint Galaxy S4 preorders 2 to 3 weeks
| Posted: 30 Apr 2013 12:55 PM PDT
One of the first things we typically do with our new smartphones is toss aside the headphones that come bundled in the box. As good as they are, we’d rather spend a few more bucks for something a little nicer. And, while not many of us can afford to drop $100 or more on a set of headphones or earbuds, we often find that $40-$60 is a good price point. It’s here where you’ll find a wide variety of accessories to choose from, many from brands we’ve come to love. Such is the case with the RHA MA-350 earphones.
You’ll find plenty of bass and crisp, clean highs in the earphones and the soft, silicone tips feel great in ear. Noise isolation helps drown out your background chatter and sound however it’s not perfect. If you’re looking to get true noise cancellation without turning volume levels up you’ll need to look elsewhere. With that said, these work wonderful on bicycle rides, on the beach, or on the daily commute to work. These worked very well on our phone and laptop when used on cross-country flights. We found the MA-350‘s to be very comfortable in extended use; the three sizes of tips fit just about any ear we tried without slippage. The braided cord kept us from tangling or getting twisted up however we did detect, on occasion, a buzz or vibrating sound when bumping against them. This wan’t a persistent problem and we’ve seen this on more expensive models.
In terms of build quality we get the sense that these earphones are in it for the duration. We didn’t see anything that looked like it was going to fall apart or weaken with age. A carrying pouch comes with the earphones and keeps them protected and away from the elements (or the curious hands of children). Speaking of the long haul, we really liked that these came with a 3-year warranty. Includes:
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Where to buy: You can learn more about the RHA MA-350 earphones on RHA’s website. To purchase them, you’ll end up redirected to Amazon.com. We currently see them listed for only $39.95, a great price for the bundle. The post RHA MA-350 earphones review appeared first on AndroidGuys. | ||||||||||||||||
| Get this look for your Android: Peak Posted: 30 Apr 2013 10:34 AM PDT
Do you know what love to do with our Android handsets and tablets? We’re huge fans of changing the home screen around a bit and creating a new user experience. That’s why we present a weekly series of Get This Look posts. In a nutshell we show you a new look for your Android handset and tell you which apps you’ll need if you want to mimic the feel. Some of these are a little easier to create than others and many of them can be tweaked to no end. The following details are but the ingredients to which you can create your own delicious Android dish; your results will vary. Which is awesome! If nothing else, this is a great way to discover new apps, widgets, icons, and more! Peak by Hm_Quite_Braden WHY WE LOVE THIS LOOK:While we like the way the widgets and icons look against the mountain wallpaper, we’ve found it works great with just about anything you might already use. Pick something dark or minimal and watch how sharp the icons and notifications look. We appreciate a simple home screen experience every once in a while as it keeps us from becoming distracted and falling down the rabbit holes of widgets. The UCCW widget layout here provides at-a-glance notifications for new messages, calls, and emails; usually the stuff we wake our phone to check. Zooper Wiget Pro has only been on our GTL series one other time so we’re glad to see it employed here. At $1.99, the app/widget looks gorgeous in just about any scenario and is one of our faves. Check the archives for even more inspiration! WHAT YOU’LL NEED
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| Strategy and Tactics: World War 2 – A WW2 Risk-like Strategy Game Posted: 30 Apr 2013 10:00 AM PDT Like many Risk-type games, Strategy and Tactics: World War 2 finds itself in the middle of Europe in the 1930s and 40s. Though it does not vary much from the setup of Axis (excluding Japan) versus the Allies, Strategy and Tactics brings a much needed polish and refinement to the Android war-strategy genre. I am a middle-of-the-road Risk player, somewhere between Strategery and Civilization, so I was very excited for a pickup and play game mobile game without too much minutiae.
There are cutscenes that fill you in on the story, but these are mostly nice hand-drawn art overlaid with poor dialogue. These introduce you to the generals behind the war (not factual), but leave a lot to be desired in the non-serious way they talk about the war. Aside from the cutscenes, the levels and campaign are fairly short, but this is only the beginning as the game allows you to play against the computer and local and online multiplayer in different pre-set and self-created scenarios. While the difficulty ramps up and down unpredictably in the single-player campaign, there are hundreds of combinations that you can play through from the European, African, and Russian theaters according to your own defined settings; though, you cannot choose a random country to find on any map. The settings only allow you to play as one or the other country on their specific map so only the American and German armies can fight on the Operation Overlord map instead of, say, Russia and France. This is the type of small bump that Strategy and Tactics hits more frequently than I would like. Limiting your choices in the design-your-own-map gameplay is as inexcusable as not allowing your technology and army upgrades to continue onto the next chapter within the single-player campaign. I would like to have had better dialogue that threw a wrench in the overplayed WWII scenario, but the levels are laid out well with a good mix of small, medium, and large maps, and a variety of troops (tanks, planes, and a mix of infantry) keep the logistics and tactics of war fresh. Herocraft created a nice foundation for further installments in the Risk-like strategy genre, but there is a lot of room for improvement to reach the Age of Empires and Civilization level.
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| Angry Birds Friends comes to Android on May 2 Posted: 30 Apr 2013 08:09 AM PDT
Rovio will introduce the Android version of its popular Angry Birds Friends game on May 2. A tweet from the developer advises that both Android and iOS editions will be here in two days time. What is Angry Birds Friends, you ask? In a nutshell, it’s a head-to-head game to see how you fare against other players. Description from the Facebook game:
It’s unclear whether this will be an exact replication of the Facebook game, however we suspect it will be. We’ll find out in short order! The post Angry Birds Friends comes to Android on May 2 appeared first on AndroidGuys. | ||||||||||||||||
| NEC Terrain surfaces as future AT&T smartphone Posted: 30 Apr 2013 07:27 AM PDT
Pictures of an NEC Terrain has been spotted online giving us an idea as to what we might expect out of AT&T in the near future. Photos obtained by @evleaks show a portrait QWERTY form factor and what looks to be Android 4.1 experience. Presumably this model will be a low-cost Android aimed at business users who need to pound out emails and texts all day long. You know, because touch screen keyboards are so bad.
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| Want to see what the Google Glass menus look like? [video] Posted: 30 Apr 2013 06:53 AM PDT If you’re one of the thousands of people who just can’t wait to get a glimpse of what it’s like to use Google Glass, then you should check this out. Dan McLaughlin has used a screen sharing app to display what shows on Google Glass during actual use on his Android phone. The menus are simple, fluid, and intuitive. Reading your menu options seems to be very easy, and even things like setting up networking connections and making the device are awesome. Hit up the video below, and you’ll get a 5 minute rundown of the menus, experience, and the closest you can get so far to the current Glass experience. via youtube The post Want to see what the Google Glass menus look like? [video] appeared first on AndroidGuys. | ||||||||||||||||
| Yahoo! debuts new app for Android Posted: 30 Apr 2013 06:41 AM PDT Yahoo! introduced a new Android app on Tuesday which looks to be a much cleaner experience than in previous years. Available for free in Google Play, the app provides access to breaking news, personalized stories, and rich images. While there’s no explicit mention of the Summly details we cannot help but see how it seems to convert long articles in short and sweet bursts.
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| Steve “Cyanogen” Kondik confirms bootloader is locked on AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 Posted: 30 Apr 2013 06:26 AM PDT According to Steve Kondik in a recent Google+ update, the AT&T Galaxy S4 is confirmed to have a locked bootloader. In his post, he states:
As you may have gathered, a locked bootloader is a major stumbling block for custom ROM developers and software hackers alike. AT&T may have really taken a wrong turn with this decision. Remember, you can also pick up a Galaxy S4 on Sprint or T-Mobile, should you decide that a locked bootloader isn’t for you. Be sure to let us know your thoughts below. via google+ The post Steve “Cyanogen” Kondik confirms bootloader is locked on AT&T Samsung Galaxy S4 appeared first on AndroidGuys. | ||||||||||||||||
| Sony shows off Triluminos display technology, hopes to compete with Super AMOLED and Retina displays Posted: 30 Apr 2013 06:18 AM PDT Sony, a company who’s no stranger to new technology, has introduced a new display technology. The company revealed their new Triluminos display technology, which looks to enhance the display of devices to even beyond the likes of Super AMOLED and Retina displays. How does it work? According to Sony, the Triluminos display technology uses quantum dots, or nanocrystals, to display information. These nanocrystals are so small that they have quantum properties, and are able to emit light at precise, preset wavelengths. The result of the whole process is a major enhancement of display factors, such as a much larger color gamut, as well as highly improved contrast and brightness. Of course, Sony is already excited about bringing the technology to their Xperia line. According to Sony:
What do you think? Be sure to let us know in the comments. via phonearena The post Sony shows off Triluminos display technology, hopes to compete with Super AMOLED and Retina displays appeared first on AndroidGuys. | ||||||||||||||||
| Best Buy pushes back Sprint Galaxy S4 preorders 2 to 3 weeks Posted: 30 Apr 2013 05:59 AM PDT If you preordered your Samsung Galaxy S4 for Sprint through Best Buy, chances are you’re about to be one sad panda. According to emails being received by preorderers, there has been a delay of 2 to 3 weeks. The email states:
So, while you could cancel your preorder and try to get it through Sprint directly, keep in mind that Sprint is having issues supplying for the demand on the S4. However, if you can call a Sprint store and get them to commit, it might be worth a shot. Be sure to let us know your personal experience with this below. via ac The post Best Buy pushes back Sprint Galaxy S4 preorders 2 to 3 weeks appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
Built of aircraft grade aluminium, these stylish headphones surprised us with the sound and overall value. Without getting too deep into specifics we would have been happy paying another $20 or so for the MA-350′s.
Fortunately, Strategy and Tactics begins with a twist. You start the game in 1939 as a German general during the opening blitzkrieg of the War. You get the powerful German army to start and take control of Northern Europe, and you end in the desert trying to help your Italian allies. From there, you switch over to the Allies camp in Russia in 1941. You backtrack into Mother Russia until you are able to garner enough of your forces to push back. Finally, you gain control over the British and American forces, moving through Africa and Italy into Germany, liberating Europe.
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