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- Google+ Hangouts for desktop now allows remote control of other computers
- Rovio unleashes Angry Birds Friends to Android
- Free version of Beautiful Widgets with in-app purchases now available
- ASUS developing better, faster, stronger ASUS MeMO Pad Smart 10 successor, release this summer
- Patent filed for Google smartwatch with touchpad functions similar to Glass
- HTC adds context to first quarter financial numbers
- MediaTek announces dual-core MT6572 SoC for entry level smartphones
- More details about Samsung Galaxy S 4 bootloader hack revealed
- Leaked pictures show Toshiba AT10LE-A 10-inch Tegra 4 tablet with keyboard dock
- HTC Extends Cash Back Incentves to May 19th; Redeem by June 19th
| Google+ Hangouts for desktop now allows remote control of other computers Posted: 02 May 2013 02:02 PM PDT
If you’re constantly heading over to the homes of friends and family to supply some tech support, Google+ now provides a much more simple solution, via Hangouts Remote Desktop. Powered by the same technology behind Chrome Remote Desktop, this new feature will provide a much more efficient way of getting things done. Of course this application requires permission, so you don’t have to worry about hackers being able to swiftly commandeer your desktop without your approval. Instructions to use the application are after the break. In order to access Hangouts Remote Desktop, you’ll have to enter a Hangout, click View More Apps > Add Apps > Hangouts Remote Desktop. Give this lightweight and simple tool a try and let us know what you think below in the comments! Source: +Daniel Caiafa
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| Rovio unleashes Angry Birds Friends to Android Posted: 02 May 2013 01:52 PM PDT
Last month we reported that Rovio was planning a big release on the Google Play Store. That time has come now, with a new version of Angry Birds that is sure to go viral in the coming weeks. Ported from the online version, Android users everywhere are now able to experience the social features of Angry Birds Friends for free. This new version allows gamers to connect with Facebook friends, challenging them to matches of the classic game. You can gather daily rewards, send and receive gifts, post about the game via Facebook connectivity, and collect trophies. For those worried about losing your progress after playing on Facebook, have no fear— the app picks up right where you left off on the computer with seamless integration. Nice! There’s also a pretty cool tournament feature included that users will definitely have to check out. Check out the link to the app in the Play Store after the break.     
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| Free version of Beautiful Widgets with in-app purchases now available Posted: 02 May 2013 01:42 PM PDT
The folks over at LevelUp Studios have developed a free version of its hugely popular app, Beautiful Widgets. Although augmented by in-app purchases for additional functionality and customization, it’s still worth a download due to the great looking widgets it provides for your home screen. Through in-app purchases it’s possible to unlock every feature that is included in the full paid version of the app. This is nice because it allows users to pick and choose what kind of features they want, without having to pay for the full app. Due to this welcome addition to the Google Play Store, the full app has been renamed Beautiful Widgets Pro. According to LevelUp Studios, both versions will maintain feature parity in future app updates. Check out the link to the app in the Play Store after the break.
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| ASUS developing better, faster, stronger ASUS MeMO Pad Smart 10 successor, release this summer Posted: 02 May 2013 01:22 PM PDT
It wasn’t too long ago that ASUS unveiled their MeMo Pad Smart 10, and it looks like the company is already at it again with a successor to their budget full sized-tablet. Expected for a summer release, this one certainly won’t disappoint. Some of the rumored specs include a Full HD touchscreen on a 10-inch display, a quad-core 1.5 GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, 1GB of RAM, a 13 MP rear camera, a 1.2 MP front camera, 16 GB of built-in storage, a microSD card slot, full Wi-Fi capabilities, GPS, Bluetooth, support for 4G LTE, and a 5,050 mAh battery. It is expected to come with Jelly Bean on board. In comparison to its predecessor, the new model is a big step up in a number of different specs. There is an increase in MP for the rear camera, a Qualcomm processor will be used this time rather than NVIDIA, and the screen’s resolution will be better as well. In terms of mid-range affordable tablets, this one looks like it’s going to be a pretty solid option. Please note that the specs are still unconfirmed, but let us know what you think about what you see so far! Source: TechBlog
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| Patent filed for Google smartwatch with touchpad functions similar to Glass Posted: 02 May 2013 10:45 AM PDT
As if Google Glass wasn’t enough, Google decided they want to take over your wrist too, filing patents for a new smartwatch with some features similar to Glass. This is definitely not the first Android-powered watch, or even the first watch design from Google, but it does seem to be at least very different from its competitors. Combining what appears to be two touchpads on either side of the watch’s face will allow for gesture-based control such as “pinch, stretch and scroll on a platform with limited space available for user input” not unlike Glass. However, with any luck the watch will not be voice-controlled. Speculation aside, 2013 is looking to be a good year for Android-powered watches with Samsung also working on a watch of their own. Check back with us for more information on these projects as we get it.
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| HTC adds context to first quarter financial numbers Posted: 02 May 2013 10:25 AM PDT
Last month HTC released their financial results for the first quarter of 2013 and the numbers were unpleasant reading. In a recent conference call, HTC sought to put some context to the numbers for the benefit of investors and analysts. CEO Peter Chou acknowledged the problems supply chain delays had caused for HTC and the release of the HTC One. Nevertheless, he believes HTC ultimately had a successful launch of the HTC One and looks forward to sales of about 10 million units during 2013. Most of that will take place during the final three quarters of the year as analysts from CLSA Asia-Pacific Markets project only 750,000 units were sold during the first quarter. For comparison, Samsung is projected to to sell 60 million Galaxy S 4 units. While HTC maintained profitability during the first quarter, the margin was not very large as revenues slid to NT$42.8 billion ($1.45B USD). However, with sales of the HTC One in full swing, those numbers are expected to rebound to the NT$70 billion ($2.37B USD) range during the second quarter. It appears many people think HTC has turned things around. Both HSBC and Daiwa upgraded their ratings on HTC, partly due to all of the positive reviews of the HTC One. Investors seem to agree as the stock price has been rising ever since release of the flagship device. Analysts also point to the recent partnership with Facebook to bring the HTC First to market as a positive step for HTC. Although the HTC First is more of a marketing move for the company, it is evidence the company is taking several small but sure steps as it regains its footing. What do you think – has HTC turned the corner? source: CNET
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| MediaTek announces dual-core MT6572 SoC for entry level smartphones Posted: 02 May 2013 10:23 AM PDT
MediaTek is best know for producing inexpensive, quality processors for cheaper smartphones, and they’ve just announced another chip to their lineup. The MT6572 system-on-a-chip is a next-generation processor for entry level phones, many of which will likely be Android devices. It’s based on a 28nm dual-core A7 CPU and boasts clock speeds up to 1.2 GHz, and can handle up to 720p video playback, along with support for 5 megapixel cameras and 540 by 960 screens. As for connectivity, it has integrated HSPA+/TD-SCDMA radios. Nothing ground breaking here, but it’s going to be a solid chip for upcoming entry level phones. Hit the break for the press release. MediaTek Launches the World’s First Integrated Platform for Entry Smartphones Featuring Dual-Core HSPA+ SoC with Integrated 4-in-1 Connectivity MT6572, delivered in 28nm technology, also supports advanced multimedia features, leading performance and power efficiency at affordable prices with 4-layer PCB HSINCHU, Taiwan, May 2, 2013 /PRNewswire/ – MediaTek Inc., a leading fabless semiconductor company for wireless communications and digital multimedia solutions, today announced the launch of its next-generation, dual-core smartphone platform — the MT6572. MediaTek’s MT6572 is the world’s first dual-core SoC with integrated Wi-Fi, FM, GPS and Bluetooth functions targeted at the entry segment and also enables a cost-effective 4-layer PCB design. This cost-optimized, system-level design greatly reduces the e-BOM cost, simplifies the product development and enhances time to market. Leveraging the technology breakthrough and market momentum of the flagship MT6589 quad-core HSPA+ platform, the new MT6572 integrates a power-efficient dual-core Cortex™-A7 CPU sub-system with speeds up to 1.2GHz in the leading 28nm process technology. The mobile market continues the accelerated pace of transitioning to smartphones, with quarterly shipments already exceeding features phones for the first time. Most of the growth in smartphones is coming from the entry segment — both for emerging markets as consumers increasingly switch to entry Android devices and also for developed markets as operators drive deeper smartphone penetration and reduce device subsidies. The new MT6572 also integrates MediaTek’s advanced multi-mode Rel. 8 HSPA+/TD-SCDMA modem, 3D Graphics, support for up to HD 720p video playback and record, 5MP camera and up to qHD (960×540) displays. Supporting the leading picture quality technologies (MiraVision) inherited from MediaTek’s extensive experience in the Digital TV market, the MT6572 delivers an innovative solution that offers the finest visual quality and outstanding user experience desired by high-end smartphone owners. “Smartphone adoption is rising across the globe as the price of entry-level smartphones continues to fall. By simplifying system design, MediaTek is a key driver of this trend,” commented Linley Gwennap , principal analyst of The Linley Group. “MediaTek’s new dual-core smartphone platform brings features and performance that were recently associated with premium smartphones to mainstream devices. This product will accelerate the shift to dual-core processors in entry-level smartphones.” Jeffrey Ju , GM of the smartphone business unit at MediaTek, said, “MediaTek will continue to pioneer the democratization of smartphones and will re-define the entry smartphone landscape with the launch of the MT6572. As smartphones move to a baseline of dual-core processing and with worldwide operators looking to reduce device subsidies, enabling high-performance, multi-core platforms with easy-to-adopt reference designs will be key to enable our customers to rapidly address the fast-moving mobile market opportunity. The launch of the MT6572 will further expand MediaTek’s highly-differentiated product portfolio and allow our partners to offer a complete range of smartphones targeting all segments.” The MediaTek MT6572 is being widely adopted by MediaTek’s leading global customers; consumers around the world can expect hundreds of commercial models powered by the MT6572 beginning in June.
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| More details about Samsung Galaxy S 4 bootloader hack revealed Posted: 02 May 2013 09:51 AM PDT
As promised, Dan Rosenberg aka djrbliss on the XDA Developers forum released some additional details about his attempts to unlock the Samsung Galaxy S 4. Yesterday he posted a pic showing the unlocked bootloader that seemed to indicate he had recovery capabilities. He confirmed that in his latest post on the subject where he reports his work will allow custom kernels and recoveries. Rosenberg also confirmed he had achieved the unlocking on an AT&T variant of the Galaxy S 4. However, he is not planning to release any details until Verizon starts to ship their version later this month. If you think you will be interested in unlocking your new Galaxy S 4 using Rosenberg’s tools, he does recommend that you not accept any OTA updates prior to his publishing his release despite the risk of missing out on security updates. source: XDA Developers forum
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| Leaked pictures show Toshiba AT10LE-A 10-inch Tegra 4 tablet with keyboard dock Posted: 02 May 2013 08:55 AM PDT
Recently we reported on a new Toshiba tablet sporting the Tegra 4 showing up in benchmarks. Today we bring you alleged photos of not just the device, but also its companion keyboard dock. While nothing has been confirmed yet, it is safe to say the the AT10LE-A is a high-end, 10.1-inch tablet, powered by the quad-core Tegra 4 processor clocked at 1.8 GHz. As you can see in the slideshow below the tablet will also include a microSD slot, mini-HDMI output and stereo speakers. The tablet is also confirmed to be running Android 4.2.1. Hit the break for images of this promising new device.
   Toshiba has yet to make any official announcements including RAM, release date and availability but check back here for updates as soon as we get them. Source: TechBlog
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| HTC Extends Cash Back Incentves to May 19th; Redeem by June 19th Posted: 02 May 2013 08:37 AM PDT
For those of you looking for another reason to buy the excellent HTC One, HTC has extended their $100 trade-in program again, just begging you to take their money. The deal was already extended once to make up for the multiple delays, but it’s now extended again to May 19th, allowing people who purchase the One before then to send their old phone in for a hundred dollar gift card. Phones must be sent to HTC by June 19th, allowing consumers over a month to participate. As you can see above its as simple as buying a One, registering it on HTC’s site and mailing them your old phone. In some cases you may even get more than the $100 minimum value. Once HTC receives your old device, they send you a prepaid Visa card with either $100 or the value of your phone (whichever is worth more). This could be the last time they extend the offer, so be quick, deals like this don’t happen often. The HTC One is available to order in a number of places, so if you were thinking of picking one up, now is the time. $100 is a lot more than you will get for the majority of old devices elsewhere. Source: HTC / Click here to sign up
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