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ARCHOS launches 4 new devices for European markets

Posted: 18 Apr 2013 08:10 AM PDT

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Widely known as an up-and-coming tablet maker, ARCHOS is officially dabbling in the smartphone game by introducing a quartet of new handsets that will be headed for Europe in the near-future. The devices— the Carbon 35, Titanium 4, Titanium 52 and Platinum 48— all range from modest budget-level devices to premium flagships. Additionally, each device will feature an IPS display, dual-SIM capabilities and at least Ice Cream Sandwich on board (the Platinum 48 will arrive with Jelly Bean).

Expect each device to arrive sometime soon with an affordable price tag off-contract.

source: Phone Arena 


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MOGA Pro controller now available online, retail availability coming in May

Posted: 18 Apr 2013 06:57 AM PDT

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Back at CES, we had a chance to get our hands on the MOGA Pro Controller, which is the follow up to the original MOGA controller. This one isn’t as compact, but it’s based on PowerA’s top of the line Fusion controller, so it’s for the serious gamer. You get higher quality sticks as well as a second pair of triggers. I will also run on a rechargeable battery as opposed to the original MOGA, which runs on 2 AA batteries. The MOGA Pro will fit larger devices such as the Galaxy Note II, but for gamers that want to use a tablet, they include a really nice tablet stand.

It’s priced at $49.99 and is available online at Amazon, Walmart and MOGAanywhere. Next month you will find it online at Target and in stores such as Walmart, Best Buy, GameStop, and Fred Meyer. For a limited time you will be able to download Gameloft’s N.O.V.A. 3 – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance for Free with your MOGA Pro purchase.

You can check out our hands on from CES and look for our review soon. Hit the break for the full press release.

MOGA™ Pro Controller Now Available In Stores And Online

Play Immersive Mobile Games The Way They Are Meant To Be Played With The Full-Featured Android Gaming Controller

Woodinville, WA. – April 18, 2013 - Gamers wanting a full-size precision controller for their Android devices will not have to wait any longer as today MOGA™ announced that the console-style MOGA Pro Controller is now available in the U.S. The full-size MOGA Pro Controller is available for $49.99 online at Amazon.com, Walmart.com and MOGAanywhere.com. In May, the MOGA Pro Controller will be available at Target.com and at Best Buy, Fred Meyer, GameStop and Walmart stores. For a limited time, MOGA Pro comes with a free download of Gameloft’sN.O.V.A. 3 – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance game.

“The full-size MOGA Pro builds on the tremendous success since the launch of MOGA Pocket Controller last October,” said Eric Bensussen, President of PowerA. “When gamers put the MOGA Pro Controller in their hands, there’s an instant familiarity. As the recognized leader with impressive developer support and a growing list of top games including MADFINGER’s Dead Trigger and Gameloft’s Modern Combat 4, we’re giving mobile gamers a console-style experience, with an Android device that they already own.”

Features of the MOGA Pro include full-sized console-style grips, clickable dual analog sticks, four action buttons, a classic directional pad, two shoulder buttons, two shoulder triggers, rechargeable batteries, USB charging cord and a tablet stand. MOGA Pro is also compatible with the emerging HID standard. Additionally, MOGA Pro comes with the full support of the MOGA Mobile Gaming System, including wireless Bluetooth® syncing with Android phones and tablets, the MOGA Arm that secures many of the largest phones on the market and the MOGA Pivot App.

About MOGA

MOGA mobile game controllers offer precision controls, portability and great games. All MOGA controllers feature dual analog sticks, shoulder buttons and action buttons, and connect wirelessly via Bluetooth to transform Android phones and tablets into precise mobile gaming systems. The original MOGA Pocket features a slim and sleek set of controls making it the most portable and economical MOGA available. The MOGA Pro features rechargeable batteries and console-style design that is based on the award-winning FUS1ON Tournament Controller by PowerA. The MOGA system includes Pivot, a free-to-download app that helps users discover the huge library of MOGA Enhanced games that are available. Pivot also syncs MOGA controllers to mobile devices and helps organize the MOGA Enhanced games already installed on a user’s phone. MOGA’s vast and growing game library is made possible by the free MOGA Software Developers Kit (SDK) available at MOGAanywhere.com/developers.

The original pocket-sized MOGA Controller was released on October 22, 2012 to critical acclaim, and has attracted support from top mobile developers and publishers who want to bring console-like precision and control to their Android phone and tablet-based games. Gameloft, Rockstar, SkyVu Entertainment, MADFINGER Games, Namco Bandai, SEGA, Arb Studios, Vector Unit and other acclaimed publishers have developed MOGA Enhanced blockbuster titles such as Modern Combat 4: Zero Hour, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City, Tiki Kart 3D, NFL Pro 2013, The Dark Knight Rises HD, N.O.V.A. 3, Sonic CD, and Jet Set Radio. New game titles, developers and publishers are coming on board each month. For a complete list of games that support MOGA, visitwww.MOGAanywhere.com.

The MOGA controllers support Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and higher mobile devices. The pocket-sized MOGA is now available for $39.99 at Best Buy, Walmart, Toys”R”Us, Fred Meyer, Gamestop, Target, T-Mobile, AT&T, Verizon and a nationwide network of additional retailers and carrier stores. It is also available through Amazon and www.MOGAanywhere.com.


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Pantech Vega Iron is official, features 5-inch 1080p display with a very small bezel

Posted: 18 Apr 2013 05:25 AM PDT

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Pantech plans on giving Samsung, HTC, and LG a run for their money with the Vega Iron. We told you about this one last week, but Pantech just made it official. It will come with a 5-inch 1080p display, a 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 CPU, 2GB of RAM, 32GB of storage, 13MP rear camera, 2150mAh battery, WiFi that supports 1 gigabit, and Android 4.1.2.

The Vega Iron sports a metal frame and the smallest bezel ever in a smartphone, at 2.4-millimeters. Look for this one to go on sale in Korea, but we have no word on if it will appear in other areas.

source: Pantech


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TalkAndroid Daily Dose for April 17, 2013

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 08:30 PM PDT

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With hectic schedules, it can be hard to keep track of everything in your news feed. That’s why we created the TalkAndroid Daily Dose. This is where we recap the day’s hottest stories so you can get yourself up to speed in quick fashion. Happy reading!!

Accessories

Samsung announces official accessories for Samsung Galaxy S 4

Apps

Falcon Pro gets major update and brings plenty of new goodies along for the ride

Google

Google Fiber officially coming to Provo, UT

Google Glass

eBay listing currently shows a developer edition of Google Glass up for sale, for the person who has lots of money to spend that is

Google Glass Explorer Edition unboxing videos hit YouTube

Phones

Verizon getting the LG Optimus L3 as part of its prepaid lineup

Motorola X Phone might come in 20 colors

Samsung Galaxy S 4 officially confirmed by Sprint and T-Mobile

U.S. Cellular opens Samsung Galaxy S 4 pre-orders, offers S View flip cover deal

Tablets

HP Slate 7 tablet confirmed for arrival in the UK on May 1st

Miscellaneous

Various reports indicating that Samsung's flexible display will be delayed

Amazon Appstore expanding to 200 new countries

New "power felt" fabric could power your phone and more

 

 

 

 


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New “power felt” fabric could power your phone and more

Posted: 17 Apr 2013 07:55 PM PDT

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Anytime I read a story that talks of nanotechnology I get all warm and fuzzy inside, and my inner geek jumps out and screams. Business Insider is reporting on work being done by nanotechnology researcher, David Carroll of Wake Forest University. Carroll is working on something he calls “power felt”, this thin piece of material can convert heat and movement into electricity. I know everyone reading this is thinking they can now charge their phones on the go. However there is more to this wonderful material that could change everything as we know it.

It can be sewn into clothing or wrapped around an object. It is light weight which gives it an advantage over other thermoelectric materials currently available, and it feel like wool felt. His felt also has a medical application to it too. Wearing the fabric could help determine a lot of information about the wearer based on heat readings.

The best part of all this is manufacturing Carroll’s new wonder felt is 25 -cents for a couple of square feet. Making it really cheap to produce. Check out the source for all the information.

Source: Business Insider


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