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- The HTC “phablet” is real, and it’s coming
- APPTEASERS: 15 great Android apps you should know this week (May 30)
- List of HTC devices slated to receive Android 4.3 arrives before version is even announced
- Google’s new offering for nutritional information
- LG Optimus L4 II and L4 II Dual will be available in Russia this summer
- Ice Rage – A bear walks into a hockey rink…
- HTC One with “Nexus user experience” announced for June 26
- We swapped out our old laptop hard drive #ificandoit
- HTC looking to take on Samsung with rumored 5.9-inch phone, as well as two other devices
- Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini makes its formal debut
- Moto X confirmed as new flagship Motorola device
- New Google Apps admin app for Android announced
| The HTC “phablet” is real, and it’s coming Posted: 30 May 2013 02:49 PM PDT Earlier today I mentioned HTC’s recent ego-boost, and their plans to take on Samsung once again with a line up of three new devices in the future. One of those devices mention was referred to as HTC’s uniquely dubbed “phablet.” Well ladies and gents, I am happy to give you a little more detailed information about this interesting device.
On top of all that, not only are we hearing that HTC is selecting their pen in a very careful manner (we’re not quite sure if Scribe is powering this device,) but HTC is also looking at including biometrics, in the form of a fingerprint reader, to the table as well. From what we have heard they are being smart about it, and mounting the sensor on the back of the tablet, so that it instantly turns on when it is handled. Impressed? Wait until you read this. The T6, due to launch in late summer or early fall, will supposedly run Android Key Lime Pie under the hood. Take that with a grain of salt however, as the newest version of Andy isn’t expected to be released until the end of this year. With all of these new pumped-up features from HTC we must ask: Is your interest peaked?
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| APPTEASERS: 15 great Android apps you should know this week (May 30) Posted: 30 May 2013 01:09 PM PDT APPTEASERS is a collection of apps and games that are new to Android, recently updated, discounted, etc. Whatever the case, we think they’re worth exploring and are willing to bet that many of you would enjoy a few of them. We understand that we won’t get every single app that crosses our path but we hope to filter things a bit and pass them along to you, dear reader. What you’ll find below is a quick plug for apps and games, occasionally using the developer’s own words to describe the title. Note that this column is not intended to be a list of “must have” apps but more of a random assortment of titles you might not already know about. No, these are not always new titles. Yes, they can be from big name developers and little indie teams as well. Also, be sure to follow us on Facebook and Google+ as we showcase different apps over there as well!
SO.HO [SOHO Social Launcher] - Why bother with just a simple Facebook home experience when you can also have Instagram as well? Recently updated this one gets better all the time. What we really like about it is that you do not have to commit to an all-or-nothing experience. While you are at it, go ahead and add Twitter as well! FREE
Bloglovin - This free application is a handy and clean way to keep up with your favorite blogs – ahem. Features include categories, a popular section, sharing and easy search. Download this one and discover new website that you previously did not know existed. FREE
Kabbee – Those of you who live in London or who may be visiting might want to check out this application. Recently updated, it provides quotes and other data to help you find the best mini cab. There are more than 60 fleets contributing information and the location aware feature helps you find something quickly. FREE
Categorical – Remember playing the board game Scattegories? Here’s a fun take on the premise, but with a slight twist. Instead of starting with a specific letter you must include a set of letters in your answer. Log in with Facebook and challenge friends or go it alone. FREE
HealthTap MD – Designed for doctors and specialists, this app helps them find new patients, enhance their reputation with colleagues and patients, and more. The brand new AppRX feature helps people to discover the best, most practical, most practical, and helpful apps as recommended by actual doctors. FREE
Endomondo – Tracking and sharing your workouts gets even better with the recently updated Android app. It is now possible to tag friends you've done a workout with, and add photos and a status message directly from the app. What’s more, there’s also the ability to share this "enhanced" workout on Facebook. FREE | PRO
focus@will – Got some important work to do and need to focus on the task at hand? Check this free app out which features a music library specifically curated to help users focus and enhance retention. Designed to “soothe the listeners limbic system and strengthen the length of flow while working”, the it’s perfect for term papers, bloggers, and coders, and more. Comes with 3 week full access trial period, after which you can either subscribe for $3.99 per month or $34.99 per year. Or, you can keep using the service for free, with time limited to 100 minutes per session. FREE
Sci-Fighters – A simple premise that becomes quite maddening, you have to take on three opponents in an arena that is haunted by a monster. You must be the last man standing, but everyone gets a variety of weapons. Details include 2D gameplay mechanics, weapons like flash grenades, a monster potion, an ice-rifle, an automatic laser, and Heyzap! integration. $1.98
UNO & Friends – The classic card game gets a helping of awesome with this brand new Android release. Features include Boosts and Super Boosts, customized cards, backgrounds, special effects, and other designs. Play against millions of others around the globe, against a Wi-Fi opponent, or a Facebook friend. Or all of them, we don’t cast judgment here. FREE
After Earth – The official game to one of this summer’s more intriguing films, you find yourself as a highly-skilled Ranger, armed with equipment such as the Lifesuit, Cutlass, and SkipJack. You’ll traverse the various environments, take on human and alien enemies and more in an effort to stay alive. Yes, there are bosses, too. $.99
Race Illegal: High Speed 3D – The Fast and Furious franchise may have gotten completely away from the road racing of the earlier film but that doesn’t mean you cannot still get your fix. This free game offers 20 race tracks, 9 cars to choose from, and a trunk full of customization options. Additional details include real driving physics, insane drifts and nitrous boosts. How do you stack up against the rest of the world? FREE
Little Chomp – Part platformer, part physics puzzler, you need to traverse more than 50 levels across three different worlds. Collect 108 unique butterflies in your climbing and chomping and participate in 160+ skill challenges. Brand new feature unveiled this week is continuous play mode called “Chompwood Arcade” and now supports the new Google Play game services (all leaderboard and achievements). $.99 Toca Hair Salon 2 - Cut hair, color and style hair pretty much any way you see fit with this kid-friendly game. Add some curls, shave a beard, trim a mustache, or spray a mohawk neon green. Accidentally chopped a bit too much off? Spalsh on some special tonic G.R.O.W. or throw on a hats, some glasses or other accessories. $.99
Hop on Pop – Father’s Day is coming up and what better way to get ready than to revisit the classic Dr. Seuss tale? A limited time promotion sees this one going for half price right now so take advantage of the savings. Details include a variety of reading modes, interactive images, narration, and animated pages. $1.99 Telly – Discover new clips, movies, and other fun content with this (newly) tablet-optimized social video app. Create your own videos with custom background music which can be shared to Facebook and Twitter or just sit back and let the carousel deliver plenty of wonderful videos. The more you use it, the better it it gets. FREE The post APPTEASERS: 15 great Android apps you should know this week (May 30) appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| List of HTC devices slated to receive Android 4.3 arrives before version is even announced Posted: 30 May 2013 12:14 PM PDT
Well, this is certainly interesting. A list of HTC devices expected to receive Android 4.3 updates has surfaced before Google has even confirmed that such a version of Android exists. You can see from the accompanied photo that a number of models should see the next release of Android come the 4th quarter of the year, including a handful of older (2012) handsets.
In line to see Android 4.3 are the HTC One, One X, One X+, Droid DNA, and Desire HD. Unfortunately, there are a couple that will get left behind, including the Desire V, Desire X, Droid Incredible 4G, and One S. Keep in mind that this list is unofficial and Google has yet to formally unveil an Android 4.3 build. With that said, this list seems fairly accurate at first blush; newer, more popular models getting the latest release while others stay back. Via Phone Arena
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| Google’s new offering for nutritional information Posted: 30 May 2013 10:35 AM PDT Are you a health nut who compulsively checks nutrition facts of everything you ingest? Are you a casual dieter who just wants to make sure you aren’t poisoning yourself? Google’s fulfilling yet another need!
I fall into the latter category and I know that I hate having to download whole apps that do way more than what I need, because I’m usually just looking for fat or caloric value of what I’m buying while I’m at the grocery store. Especially for someone like myself, this update is wonderful. It brings quick and easy access to nutrition information by one tap from your home screen. Here are a few examples:
In a nutshell, you can ask Google queries regarding foods, fruits, and veggies for over 1,000 items. The answers, as you might suspect, come in the form of clean cards not unlike Google Now. The feature will also, of course, be available through the Google website on your favorite browser and in the Google app for iPhone. If you just tried it and you aren’t yet getting the desired result, don’t worry, they’ll be rolling it out progressively for the next 10 days. Who’s excited? Anyone else going to be replacing an entire app with this feature? The post Google’s new offering for nutritional information appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| LG Optimus L4 II and L4 II Dual will be available in Russia this summer Posted: 30 May 2013 10:14 AM PDT It looks like LG is expanding their L-series with two new devices according to the Russian website Hi-Tech.Mail.Ru. According to their sources, LG will begin releasing the LG Optimus L4 II and LG Optimus L4 II Dual in Russia sometime this June. As far as specs go, the Optimus L4 II and Optimus L4 II Dual will both run Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. The L4 II will feature a 3.8 inch HVGA (480 x 320) True IPS display, will include the HSDPA protocol, a single-core 1GHz MediaTek MT6575 processor, a 3MP rear camera, 512MB of RAM, 4GB of internal memory, MicroSD card support, and a 1,700 mAh battery. It will cost around $173 (U.S.). The Optimus L4 II Dual looks slightly different from the L4 II, but other than design differences and supporting two SIM cards, it's exactly the same device. It's going to be slightly more expensive than the L4 II at $189 (U.S.). Note: Both the LG Optimus L4 II and L4 II Dual will more than likely only be available in Europe and Asia.
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| Ice Rage – A bear walks into a hockey rink… Posted: 30 May 2013 10:00 AM PDT Ice Rage brings hockey to your Android device in the form of bears, brawls, and general mayhem. It does not necessarily deliver these all the time, but the makers of WWII: Strategy and Tactics have created a fun, fast-paced, arcade-style hockey game so that you can deliver all the bumps and bruises you wished you could dish out in real life.
Quick match is the normal quick game that throws you into the action. Tournament mode pits you against the entire Blue team, and Rage-Off makes you defeat three enemies before your health runs out. Multiplayer gives you local quick-match options and the Rage-Off where you battle and beat each other until someone’s health is depleted. Starting a game gives you a few, minimal options. You can select the difficulty: easy, medium, or hard (which is a real challenge where you manually control the goalie), and you can select the one-button option (this takes away your control of the character’s movement so you only shoot and check). I would like to see a lot more options like how long you play for, maybe a few costume choices, and the ability to add players into the fray. The matches are quick and furious…over the top…you can be blown out or make an unprecedented comeback all within 10 seconds. A game plays out in under a minute or two depending on which game type you are playing. The games turn into a quick flurry of movement for the puck, and the controls mimic the ice so you have to prepare for sliding and looping turns instead of being able to do a 180 turn. Shooting is imprecise as well which is part of the difficulty. You can slow down to help aim your shot better or you can fire off a low-percentage shot that bounces around the boards. All of this coalesces into a nice cartoony mixture of hockey and air hockey. The matches are quick and furious, the checks and shots are over the top, and the imprecision creates a match where you can be blown out or make an unprecedented comeback all within 10 seconds. However, what starts as a simple treat could be grown into a full-fledged hockey simulator. It would be great to see Ice Rage have a full season mode where you build up your players and team. That said, Ice Rage brings action-packed hockey to your device so that you can pick it up and play in just a few minutes. Hopefully, Herocraft can transform Ice Rage into a franchise and make it deeper with more customization. What we liked
What could be improved
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| HTC One with “Nexus user experience” announced for June 26 Posted: 30 May 2013 09:46 AM PDT Time to put another rumor to bed – HTC has officially announced a “Nexus” version of its flagship smartphone, the HTC One. Available in the Google Play Store starting June 26th, it’s the hardware of the HTC One but with the stripped down, pure Android software experience. Priced at $599, the HTC One Nexus Experience will be initially offered in the United States with support for AT&T and T-Mobile’s GSM bands. Also of note, the phone is SIM-unlocked and bootloader-unlockable.
Last, and certainly not least important, this version of the HTC One runs Android 4.2.2 out of the box with future updates coming directly from Google.
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| We swapped out our old laptop hard drive #ificandoit Posted: 30 May 2013 08:00 AM PDT In a bit of “inside baseball” news, we recently replaced the hard drive of one of our laptops. Yeah – for some reason we actually do end up filling these things…despite what the sales rep would have us believe. Somewhere along the line we end up with tons of photos, renders, and other files (first world blogger problems) on top of our music and programs. Instead of adding a secondary or USB hard drive we opted for a new 512GB SSD (840 Pro SATA III) from Samsung. Not only would this be more storage than we already had, but considerably faster and more stable as well. Samsung is currently offering a running a social media campaign (#ificandoit) where they invite people to document the process of installing one of their solid state drives. We took the challenge and were only too please with the results. In the event you didn’t see our YouTube video over the weekend, we’ve embedded it below. A quick glance through some of the other results online tells us that we’re not alone in finding the process simple. Should you be in the market for a lighter, faster, more stable hard drive in that old laptop of yours, we suggest checking out Samsung’s offerings! The post We swapped out our old laptop hard drive #ificandoit appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| HTC looking to take on Samsung with rumored 5.9-inch phone, as well as two other devices Posted: 30 May 2013 07:12 AM PDT
Laura Chen, an analyst for BNP Paribas Securities Taiwan, is also stating that there may be a total of three devices in HTC’s future. Adding to the list is: a “phablet”; a smaller version of the HTC One powered by a newer processor (likely Qualcomm's Snapdragon 800 SoC,) which should be arriving sometime in June; and a new version of the Butterfly (which was HTC's first 1080p device.) It looks like HTC is starting to believe in themselves as they look to take on Samsung once again. While they are still in recovery mode, it looks like selling 5 million Ones and improving supply demands may have helped boost their ego a bit. Who knows, 2013 might just be the beginning of a renewed HTC and a true competitor to Samsung. Are you starting to have faith in HTC? Let us know in the comments below!
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| Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini makes its formal debut Posted: 30 May 2013 06:04 AM PDT
Samsung announced on Thursday that the Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini will soon touch down in markets around the world. Officially, the Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean smartphone features a 4.3-inch qHD display, 1.7GHz dual-core processor, 1.5GB RAM, and 8GB internal storage. In other words, pretty much everything that leaked just this week. In terms of cameras, the S4 Mini boasts an 8-megapixel rear shooter and a front-facing 1.9-megapixel camera. The handset supports LTE, and depending carrier and market, there could be a dual-SIM model offered.
Unfortunately, Samsung did not detail the pricing and actual availability, only promising that it will be on display at the Premiere Event on June 20. The post Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini makes its formal debut appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Moto X confirmed as new flagship Motorola device Posted: 30 May 2013 02:30 AM PDT At the All Things D conference yesterday, Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside finally gave up the ghost on the long-rumored “X” phone. The phone is set to be the new lead device for an equally “new” Motorola. According to Woodside, who said he had the phone in his pocket but couldn’t show anyone, the new Moto X is made in the USA and uses all the new APIs shown off at Google I/O. He also said that, while Motorola was all set to build and release new devices that focus on high quality for a low cost, the X will not be in that category. The X will be ‘more contextually aware” than those devices, and you “can interact with it in different ways”. While the aforementioned slew of ramblings are exciting, they don’t tell us much of anything. We don’t know which carriers will have the device (although it seemed to pass through the FCC for AT&T, Verizon, and Sprint earlier this month), what hardware will come on the device, or – let’s be perfectly honest – if it’ll live up to the hype being set up for it. There was one particular, however, that was very briefly discussed, concerning battery life. One person asked, “How can you fix it, [battery life] when everyone else has struggled with it so much? There are ways to improve it, but can you solve the underlying problem? How do you go about doing that?” To which Woodside replied:
Motorola has released a miniature press release of sorts, which can be found below. Be sure to check it out and let us know your thoughts in the comments. via theverge
Moto X: The First Smartphone Assembled in the USAThere are more than 130 million smartphones in use in the USA today and not one of them was assembled here…until now. May 28, 2013 Danielle McNally Today at the AllThingsD conference Dennis Woodside revealed how we are reinventing Motorola through a portfolio of products starting with Moto X, a new flagship smartphone that will be designed, engineered and assembled in the USA. We're not talking about just a handful of units either — available this summer, every Moto X sold in the USA will be assembled in Fort Worth, Texas, making it the first smartphone ever assembled domestically. There were a few reasons why we decided to do this. There are several business advantages to having our Illinois and California-based designers and engineers much closer to our factory. For instance, we'll be able to iterate on design much faster, create a leaner supply chain, respond much more quickly to purchasing trends and demands, and deliver devices to people here much more quickly. And as a part of Google we're being encouraged to take big bets on things that make a difference. We still have a network of global operations, and that won't change. Our global manufacturing partner remains Flextronics and we'll continue to assemble devices locally in China and Brazil. But Flextronics is busy looking for people for the new Fort Worth facility now. If you're interested, we encourage you tocheck the available positions and apply. This is an incredibly exciting time to be in the mobile device industry. Our role in inventing the mobile phone is well known. We're happy to be shaping its future as well. The post Moto X confirmed as new flagship Motorola device appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| New Google Apps admin app for Android announced Posted: 30 May 2013 01:15 AM PDT If you or your company uses Google Apps, or you’re an IT admin of sorts with a company or client who does, chances are you’re fully aware of how much of a pain management of users can be while on the run. Now, Google has announced the new mobile Admin app. Just two weeks after the SDK was released to developers, the new app will allow admins to use their Android phone or tablet to accomplish the most common tasks—such as quickly adding or suspending users, resetting passwords, managing group memberships, and directly calling or emailing specific users. The app is currently available through Google Play (link below) Google Admin (download from Play Store) The post New Google Apps admin app for Android announced appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
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