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- AT&T reported to begin pre-orders of HTC One starting April 5
- Magnetyze Charging System for Samsung Galaxy S3 review
- AT&T to sell Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 LTE on April 5
- Facebook Home experience to be compatible with other Android models
- LG Lucid 2 will be available at Verizon April 4th
- List of Google’s April Fools Day Jokes
- AT&T will be exclusive provider of 64GB HTC One
| AT&T reported to begin pre-orders of HTC One starting April 5 Posted: 01 Apr 2013 01:44 PM PDT We’ve yet to hear from any of the major wireless carriers as to when the HTC One will be offered, but that doesn’t mean we’re completely in the dark. Today sees the the first glimmer of hope for the HTC One as it pertains to pre-orders and pricing.
According to Engadget, the HTC One will begin pre-sales on April 5 when it starts offering the 32GB model for $249.99 with a two-year a service agreement. As far as that exclusive 64GB version goes, we suspect it will fetch $299 with the same commitment. You know, similar to the One X+ from last year… Don’t forget that you can score at least $100 in trade-up value should you send in your old smartphone, too! With but a few days between now and then we should anticipate a press release or blog post from AT&T in the short term. The post AT&T reported to begin pre-orders of HTC One starting April 5 appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Magnetyze Charging System for Samsung Galaxy S3 review Posted: 01 Apr 2013 12:16 PM PDT
Sold as a complete kit, the Magnetyze Charging System essentially replaces your microUSB charging with a magnetic connection. In other words, you’re adding wireless charging capability to the Samsung Galaxy S3, plus a little more. By that we mean that the desk stand can hold your phone in any orientation, charging it with a simple magnetic contact. Want to watch a movie while charging? Want to ready your news feeds? Here ya go! When you’re ready to go, you simply grab the phone and walk away. No unplugging to deal with, no cable left hanging out.
What’s included:
The back plate is great in that it simply goes over your existing battery and does not add any weight or thickness. This is not a battery replacement; you can keep the one that came with the Galaxy S3. The rear of the back plate features a circular, magnetic spot in the upper center section. This is what touches your desk stand and its corresponding magnet. The two work together to allow 360-degree rotation. Setting the stand on the office desk, this is an incredibly efficient way to charge up and we’ve really come to appreciate how nice it is to walk away. Literally, it’s grab and go. A rather lengthy USB cord allows you to place the stand where it feels most comfortable. Along those lines, we were fond of the angle of the stand and the height in which it kept the phone off the desk.
One of the drawbacks to this sort of charging system is that it’s all or nothing. More clearly, you cannot simply plug in a microUSB cord without first taking off the battery cover. This is not a big deal for casual user, however extended time away from the plug(s) can become a hassle. If you’re the type who likes to top off the charge in a car or with a power bank, you’ll find this a touch inconvenient. With that it mind, these extra cables are only $24.99 a piece (Amazon has them for under $20). Overall, we were quite pleased with the Magnetyze Charging System’s performance, build quality, and price. We had to do a double-take when we looked up the cost of the system as we expected it to be more expensive. Indeed, the entire kit is only $69.99 through BuQuTech and is worth every penny. Pick one up in white or blue and match your Galaxy S3! We got our first glimpse of the charging system back at CES 2013 and are expecting to see support for the Galaxy S4 and other models down the road. What we liked:
Room for improvement:
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| AT&T to sell Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 LTE on April 5 Posted: 01 Apr 2013 11:25 AM PDT
The limited time deal sees $100 in discount for signing the agreement while the other $50 is for buying the Kindle Fire HD 8.9 LTE in an AT&T store. Listed as a limit-time deal, it’s hard to say for sure how long it will last.
Could this be construed as the potential for other carrier’s offering the Kindle Fire HD line? We wouldn’t rule it out. The post AT&T to sell Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 LTE on April 5 appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Facebook Home experience to be compatible with other Android models Posted: 01 Apr 2013 11:05 AM PDT
New details for the Facebook Home experience suggest that the app/launcher could be offered across other Android smartphones. The team at Android Police have been able to rip into the APK/ROM for the HTC Myst. As expected, the Facebook Home experience looks to be a more fleshed out home screen and launcher tied to multiple Facebook apps and services. According to the details, Facebook Home looks to be compatible with TouchWiz and, presumably other Android builds. The HTC Myst appears to be a blend of Android 4.1.2 and HTC’s Sense 4.5 and features much of the hardware rumored over the last few weeks. We should expect to see an AT&T smartphone announcement for the HTC handset on April 4. Specs include a dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 5-megapixel rear camera, 1.6-megapixel front-facing camera, and the standard fare of connectivity. Unfortunately, the full on breakdown of the app experience is limited; specific Facebook accounts are required to dive deeper. The post Facebook Home experience to be compatible with other Android models appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| LG Lucid 2 will be available at Verizon April 4th Posted: 01 Apr 2013 08:22 AM PDT Last month we reported that LG was to release a replacement for the original Lucid, and thanks to geek.com, we are happy to announce the LG Lucid 2 will be in Verizon stores (and Walmart locations) on April 4th.
LG has updated the Lucid 2 to a Snapdragon S4 and Qualcomm's newer MSM8960 chipset. They have also replaced the 4-inch 480 x 800 display with a 4.3-inch AH-IPS display with a native resolution of 540 x 960 pixels. According to geek.com, the Lucid 2 will have a sharper 1.3MP front-facing camera, and LG is also providing a much better battery. Last year's Lucid could provide an estimated 8 hours of talk time from its 1700mAh battery. The Lucid 2 come with a 2460mAh Silicon Oxide battery that should just about triple that time. LG will also be providing an inductive charging backplate for the phone. The Lucid 2 can also handle microSD cards up to 64GB, and it will ship with Android 4.1.2 pre-installed. Of course all of these specs are quite interesting, but the best part is the price. The current Lucid is available for free on a two-year deal through Verizon, but the new model is a steal at only $1. The post LG Lucid 2 will be available at Verizon April 4th appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| List of Google’s April Fools Day Jokes Posted: 01 Apr 2013 07:38 AM PDT Yes, today is April 1st and that means you’re advised to be on alert. There are plenty of opportunities to fool you… or at least attempt to fool you. Google, as is their wont, will often put together a number of April Fools Day blog posts, announcements, and “new products”. We’ve gathered up quick links to each of the 2013 details and have linked to them below. Which is your favorite? New Google+ Emoticons for Photos Closure of YouTube “Submissions” Let us know if we’ve missed one! The post List of Google’s April Fools Day Jokes appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| AT&T will be exclusive provider of 64GB HTC One Posted: 01 Apr 2013 06:51 AM PDT
AT&T will be the sole provider of the 64GB (internal storage) HTC One, according to a YouTube video posted by the carrier. You’ll notice that there are two mentions of the storage capacity for the HTC One in the clip, each time referencing 32GB and 64GB options. In both cases, the latter is accompanied by “AT&T Exclusive”, indicating that the highest storage option will only be offered via Ma Bell. Perhaps this could be long term, perhaps only for a short window. Either way, if you are looking for the absolute maximum amount of storage in the flagship device, you’ll need to go with AT&T for now. Let us know Does this affect your purchase in any way? Were you looking forward to scooping up the 64GB model on a different carrier? Thanks to all of you who sent this in! The post AT&T will be exclusive provider of 64GB HTC One appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
We love Android devices that keep the same form factor across carriers and markets. Why? Because it generally opens the door to a wider range of accessories. The Samsung Galaxy S3, one of the most popular Android models to date, has all sorts of wonderful accessory options. Case in point: The Magnetyze Charging System from BuquTech.
Also available, a USB cord with the magnetic back, which can be used in the car, plugged into a PC, or other USB outlet. We recommend grabbing an extra one or two of these cable so you can keep them at home, work, and in your bag.
AT&T today announced that the Amazon Kindle Fire HD 8.9 LTE will be available starting from April 5. Available as standalone for $399, the tablet can be added to one of AT&T’s shared data plans. On the other hand, you can also pick it up for $249, provided you agree to a two-year contract.
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