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- Enigmatic LG device spied in wild again
- In Brief: Android-related things you should know (May 10, 2013)
- PUK – Pool with pucks and no side pockets
- Leaked benchmarks for the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 released
- Google Babel to be called Hangouts and debut at Google I/O, source says
- Weekend Wallpapers: 8-bit and pixel backgrounds for your Android
- Android now powers almost 60% of mobile devices – about 3 times the amount of iOS devices
- Refreshed Nexus 7 details emerge ahead of Google I/O
| Enigmatic LG device spied in wild again Posted: 10 May 2013 01:18 PM PDT
A new photo of an unknown LG smartphone has been leaked online courtesy of @evleaks, showing an ultra-thin bezel. Images arrived late last week for the handset however the specs remain a mystery. It remains unclear which model we’re looking at here but the most likely candidate is the LG Optimus G2. Of course, it also bears a resemblance to the Nexus 4 as well; LG and Google are reportedly working on the successor.
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| In Brief: Android-related things you should know (May 10, 2013) Posted: 10 May 2013 11:23 AM PDT In Brief is a compilation of notifications, rumors, and Android-related news tidbits which, for whatever reason, did not end up with a post of its own on AndroidGuys. These are things that we still feel are worth knowing, even if in a passing manner. Consider it a grab-bag of Android goodies. If you have something that you think is worth a mention on AndroidGuys, be sure to reach out to us via our contact page. This week features battery cases for your S4, a game that helps homeless pets, a new 8-bit Kickstarter campaign, developer-centric stuff, and more! Here we go…
BONUS: 5 indie app shout outs!
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| PUK – Pool with pucks and no side pockets Posted: 10 May 2013 10:45 AM PDT I do not have a great description for this game, and the title was alliteration for alliteration’s sake, but I can tell you that PUK is an addicting pick-up-and-play game. And those are the best kinds of mobile games. PUK bills itself as an action puzzler, but I do not think that is quite right. It is like air hockey, skeeball, and pool mixed into one absorbing game. It is an amalgamation of gameplay types; a hockey puck that you fling at portals to remove them from the screen so that you can advance to the next level. Except, there are no levels really. PUK levels are randomly generated, and you cannot save your progress or return to a previously played level. Each play through is unique, fast paced, and difficult – and you will likely not see it again for a long time. Since each level is randomly generated, I do not see the need to go back to one specific level, but many reviewers on the Play store are clamoring for progression saving. The gameplay of PUK is marvelously simple. You have a set number of pucks (from one to six or seven) at the bottom of your screen. With your finger, you slide the pucks down to choose at what angle and with what speed at which you want to launch them towards the portals above. The game turns nasty after a few easy warm-up levels. From a faster timer (have I mentioned that yet?) to barriers trying to keep your pucks from reaching the portals, PUK ceaselessly adds difficulty to your puck-flinging journey. There is only one inconvenience, and it is a little specific to certain devices, but on my Galaxy Note 2, when I pull a puck down to fling it, I hit the capacitative back button more often than I would like. It merely pauses the game, which may be beneficial, but it can also throw off your rhythm and timing. There are also some vagueries too like why do you get medals (new completed levels I assume since there 1,000 of both) and when the timer bar expires (it is difficult at first glance to see when it will expire). PUK is a great mobile game. You can play it for short spurts to try to get a few medals, or you can play for an hour trying to beat your high score. I think the developers could add some settings to mix things up like colors, a progression saving option, and a more-helpful guide, but these are minor details for an addicting, fast-paced game. PUK is simple, quick, and addictive – the trifecta for mobile games.Click to view slideshow. What we liked
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| Leaked benchmarks for the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 released Posted: 10 May 2013 09:48 AM PDT It looks like all the rumors are coming together, as benchmarks have been released for an upcoming 8-inch Samsung tablet thanks to the Dutch website TechTastic. Sources at the site say they have discovered the 8-inch tablet in the GLBenchmark database, carrying model number SM-T311 (which we presume is the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0.) As we have reported before, rumors told us that the upcoming device will feature an 3-megapixel camera on the back with a 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, and weigh just slightly more than the 7.9in i-Pad Mini. Now thanks to the leaked details, it can also be said that the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 is equipped with an 8-inch WXVGA (1280 x 800) display. The tablet is powered by a dual-core 1.5Ghz Exynos 4412 processor, 2GB RAM, a 4500mAh battery, and an ARM Mali-400 GPU. On top of all that, we can also confirm that it runs on Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean and includes Samsungs unique TouchWiz interface. No information on release date or pricing just yet, however we do expect Samsung will announce the new Galaxy Tab 3 model shortly. The post Leaked benchmarks for the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 released appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Google Babel to be called Hangouts and debut at Google I/O, source says Posted: 10 May 2013 07:54 AM PDT
Google will introduce the much-rumored unified messaging client, Babel, at Google I/O next week, reports TechRadar. Picking up the more formal, and familiar, name of Google Hangouts, this is the messaging service that is expected to be cross-platform and tie together a number of existing products. No new details were given in regards to Hangouts/Babel; however, Google reportedly emailed the team yesterday thanking them for their work on the project. The post Google Babel to be called Hangouts and debut at Google I/O, source says appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Weekend Wallpapers: 8-bit and pixel backgrounds for your Android Posted: 10 May 2013 07:27 AM PDT Looking to change up your Android home screen? It doesn’t get much easier than swapping out the wallpaper; it’s one of the quickest ways to breath new life into the mobile experience. We recently began curating a collection of wallpapers for you, dear reader, and are only too happy to share the goods! We’ll be adding to the collection on a regular basis and will occasionally highlight a theme or specific artist’s work we really appreciate. ABOUT THIS THEME: This collection of wallpapers is based around the common theme of8-bit and pixels.This is the first in what we expect could be an ongoing series. In putting this gallery together we came across many worthy images which should ultimately find their way into our collection. Face it, there’s nothing quite as awesome as growing up in the 80s and having Atari and Nintendo as your first foray into gaming. Yeah, we like that Minecraft stuff, too, but we’re old school through and through. These wallpapers definitely send us tripping through time.
Click here to see our entire collection of wallpapers. Note that the wallpaper page may go through a few changes over the coming weeks and that your experience should improve with each update. If you see something that you think we’d like to share, drop us a line. What’s more, if you have created some wallpapers of your own and want help in spreading the word, we’re your guys. Other galleries you might enjoy! Spring 2013  Bright and Colorful SEE ALSO
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| Android now powers almost 60% of mobile devices – about 3 times the amount of iOS devices Posted: 10 May 2013 07:19 AM PDT During the first quarter of 2013, Android continued to surge forward. Google’s mobile platform powered an impressive 59.9% of all “smart” mobile devices sold, with a total shipment level of 308.7 million units. in comparison, Apple’s iOS powered only 19.3% of devices sold – 3 times less than Android. According to Canalys, the information source, directly following the two mobile giants was Microsoft, with 18.1% of devices powered by Windows and windows Phone. According to Canalys, the reason for Apple’s decline in totals is partially due to their aging iOS platform. "Despite its slowing growth, Apple still shipped over 37 million iPhones," said Pete Cunningham, Canalys Principal Analyst. "But HTC and Samsung have raised the bar with their latest handsets and Apple needs to respond with its next iPhone. The iPhone user interface is now six years old and badly in need of a refresh." via canalys The post Android now powers almost 60% of mobile devices – about 3 times the amount of iOS devices appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Refreshed Nexus 7 details emerge ahead of Google I/O Posted: 10 May 2013 06:37 AM PDT Google may introduce a refreshed version of the Nexus 7 tablet at Google I/O next week, according to rumors surfacing in the past few months. With word of a faster processor and higher resolution display, the word is that the tablet will feature a thinner bezel and overall thinner and lighter form factor.
New details arrived late this week which provide a more specific look at what might be in store for us. Keep in mind that these are unconfirmed and subject to change. We’ll find out soon enough (maybe) if this is what Google is cooking up for Google I/O.
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