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- Floating Notifications app adds chat head notifications to all apps
- White Nexus 4 spotted yet again, for sale in India
- Galaxy Note 3 could feature Optical Image Stabilization, according to report
- Google to help fund and develop new wireless networks in emerging markets
- ZTE Grand S US launch delayed until 2014
- Swiss carrier Swisscom teams up with Samsung to give away Galaxy S 4s in the world’s most intense staring contest
- OUYA console gets unofficial CWM recovery
- Public beta of Tapatalk 4 released through Google Play
- New benchmark for Snapdragon 800 discovered for Pantech device
- Samsung releases informational video about HomeSync 1TB media streamer
| Floating Notifications app adds chat head notifications to all apps Posted: 27 May 2013 03:15 PM PDT
Right now, Floating Notifications is a great concept, and supports most apps, but is still a little confusing to use. Set-up is easy, but the controls and gestures are a little hard to get used to, as they aren’t exactly the same as Messenger. Still, the app is pretty cool and worth a download, and you can try it out by downloading the APK from the source link. Try it out and let us know what you think. Source: XDA Developers
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| White Nexus 4 spotted yet again, for sale in India Posted: 27 May 2013 02:37 PM PDT
It’s unknown if the phone will come with Android 4.2 or the upcoming 4.3, but the phone is rumored to be announced by Google along with Android 4.3 and a Nexus 7 tablet on June 10. We’ll be here providing you with all the information you need. Source: Into Mobile
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| Galaxy Note 3 could feature Optical Image Stabilization, according to report Posted: 27 May 2013 02:18 PM PDT
The unannounced Samsung Galaxy Note 3 might feature an enhanced camera, according to a report. According to the report, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), a technology with capabilities to reduce motion blur when taking pictures or recording video, will be included in the upcoming phone. 3x optical zoom was also considered, but seems improbable as it would increase the thickness of the device. Many phones today already have software-based image stabilization, but OIS technology would actually deal with issues caused by motion at the lens or sensor level. It’s not surprising that Samsung is improving camera features, as they are reportedly launching a camera-focused Galaxy S 4 Zoom with a 16-megapixel camera in the near future. Stay tuned to TalkAndroid as we continue to learn details of the Note 3. Source: Electronic Times
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| Google to help fund and develop new wireless networks in emerging markets Posted: 27 May 2013 09:57 AM PDT
Lately, we’ve seen Google make more of a push at getting new customers connected to the internet instead of pushing any one particular product on them. It’s a sensible business strategy for a company that sells ad space on the internet, as the more people that have access to reliable internet, the more potential customers Google can serve ads to. On the heels of beefing up their Google Fiber rollout, Google is deeply committed to building up new wireless networks in developing markets that don’t have access to a wired internet connection otherwise. Sources close to Google say that the search giant is planning to team up with local telecoms and equipment providers to get the ball rolling, but they weren’t clear on if any deals were already in place. Building up these networks is said to be able to connect almost a billion new people to the internet. It’s a smart business move for Google, but it’s also going to help a ton of new people gain access to new technology and information, which is always great to see. source: Wall Street Journal
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| ZTE Grand S US launch delayed until 2014 Posted: 27 May 2013 09:47 AM PDT
The ZTE Grand S was an incredibly impressive phone we got to see at CES this year. At CES, ZTE’s head of North American operations, Lixen Cheng, said he was confident the device would arrive in the United States before the end of the year, but it looks like ZTE wasn’t able to keep that promise. The latest reports have the device slated to hit North American shores sometime in 2014 due to issues with national carriers. ZTE has had considerable success in the prepaid markets, but that success hasn’t been mirrored on the postpaid side of things. The Grand S would have been a good step in the right direction for the company, but if the device launches next year, it will be long outdated by whatever the big OEMs have cooked up at the time. Hopefully we’ll see ZTE get something high end over here in the near future, whether or not it’s the Grand S. source: Cnet
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| Posted: 27 May 2013 09:46 AM PDT
Do you live in Switzerland, want a Samsung Galaxy S 4 and have a large attention span? If you answered yes to all of those questions, you may be able to win Samsung’s latest flagship by merely staring at it’s gorgeous screen for one hour. Swiss carrier Swisscom has teamed up with Samsung to bring a very cool challenge to various Swiss cities. Participants will be asked to stare at the S 4 for one hour straight and if their concentration is broken, they are disqualified. Cheating is impossible, as the S 4′s Smart Stay feature (which keeps the screen on as long as the user is looking at it) will be used to monitor the competition. If that sounds too easy, the competition’s organizer have set up a number of distractions including obnoxious actors, motorcycles revving engines and burning rubber and many more. While the May 16th date of the competition has passed (as seen in the video below) there are three more challenges coming up in Lucerne, Schwanenplatz on May 28, Berne, Waisenhausplatz on May 29, and Lausanne Place de l’Europe, on May 30. Hit the source for information on registration. Click here to view the embedded video. Source: All Eyes on S4
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| OUYA console gets unofficial CWM recovery Posted: 27 May 2013 09:37 AM PDT
If it runs Android, it’s going to be tinkered with. The new, yet-to-be-released OUYA console is no exception. Some devs on XDA have officially unofficially ported CWM recovery to the little gaming box. This opens the doors for flashing custom ROMs and kernels on the box, although since the device is really aimed at controlling your TV, I wouldn’t expect to see too many ROMs for the OUYA. Performance-tuned kernels are definitely possible, though. The device will need to be rooted first, but if you’re interested, hit the links below to check out how it’s done. source: XDA
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| Public beta of Tapatalk 4 released through Google Play Posted: 27 May 2013 08:53 AM PDT
Popular forum app Tapatalk has a new version out today that users may want to check out. The public beta of Tapatalk 4 was released overnight. The new version introduces a new UI that heavily incorporates the Android HOLO guidelines. These include features like the sliding menu tray from the left edge of the screen and a Google Now card-like layout. Some of the new features include a Timeline view that will display threads in order of the most recent posts, replacing the “All” option in the old version. Once you drill down into a thread, you will find that you can now swipe left or right to navigate between the different pages for long threads. There is a quick reply option at the bottom of the screen or you can open a page for a longer reply. A menu button in the upper right corner provides page specific options, like adding pictures, links, or emoticons for posts. Speaking of images, the app now includes several options for pictures thanks to an in-app photo editor. These include several Instagram type functions as well as basic editing like crop, brightness, and color controls. Users can also add text or draw on images before posting. From the “home” screen of the app, listing forums or sites you have saved, you can long press on an entry to then rearrange the listing, delete sites, or set notification options at the site level. Developer Quoord Systems Limited indicates Tapatalk 4 will eventually be merged with Tapatalk HD, but will retain the Tapatalk 4 name. Tapatalk 4 does require Android 4.0 or higher and for now, is free. Check it out using one of the download links below the gallery of images.          
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| New benchmark for Snapdragon 800 discovered for Pantech device Posted: 27 May 2013 08:11 AM PDT
With the frenzy of new devices released this spring, smartphone buyers are looking forward now to the fall season to see what manufacturers will be bringing to market. One new bit of hardware garnering lots of attention is Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800 processor which is expected to become the new top end. A new benchmark was spotted that seems to show a Qualcomm 800 running on Android 4.2.2. Japanese site Ringer’s Blue Men has published what purports to be an AnTuTu benchmark for the unannounced Pantech IM-A880 smartphone. The results show a device running at 1958 – 2150 MHz, which seems to be consistent with Snapdragon 800 speeds. The top score of 30133 surpasses both the Exynos Octa 5 and the Snapdragon 600. It is not much of an improvement, about a 10% gain compared to the Exynos chip, but that should still be noticeable for users. source: Ringer’s Blue Men
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| Samsung releases informational video about HomeSync 1TB media streamer Posted: 27 May 2013 07:30 AM PDT
Samsung recently released a video to go over the features of the brand new HomeSync 1TB media streamer. It’s pretty much a lock to be a hit on the market, as the device houses a terabyte of HDD storage, and can hook up to your TV for internet connectivity. The HomeSync also allows you to wirelessly stream content from your Galaxy devices. The included Jelly Bean media player brings the familiar Android experience to the TV, and gives users access to the Play Store and all their apps. Check out the video after the break. Click here to view the embedded video.
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