Friday, June 14, 2013

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T-Mobile rumored to launch Phase II of UNcarrier strategy on June 23

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 02:06 PM PDT

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Word on the street is that T-Mobile will introduce the second phase of its UNcarrier program on June 23. Rumors suggest the carrier will introduce new rate plan options(s) for post-paid subscribers who wish to forgo the credit check. Reportedly, these plans will be very similar to the current offerings save for the fact that phone have to be purchased outright; no EIP (Equipment Installment Plan) lest you agree to a credit check.

Additional details call for an “Apollo 15″ plan which should include expansion of MetroPCS into 15 new markets. Going live in the third quarter, these areas are said to include Houston, New Orleans, San Diego, Seattle, Washington DC and Baltimore.

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King releases latest highly addictive game in Pet Rescue Saga

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 01:32 PM PDT

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We hope you’ve got a big block of free time to set aside, King has released yet another addictive game on Android. Following on the heels of Candy Crush Saga and Bubble Witch Saga comes Pet Rescue Saga.

A top 10 Facebook game, Pet Rescue Saga debuts with 72 exciting levels of gameplay featuring nearly one dozen animated pets who need your help. As you might expect, the game features powerups and unlockable items as well as Facebook log-in and sync.

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If this one is anything like the previous game, we anticipate plenty of updates and new features to be rolled out on a regular basis.

Download Pet Rescue Saga (Google Play)

King's Adorably Fun Top 10 Facebook Game "Pet Rescue Saga" Now Available on Mobile 

Pet Rescue Saga becomes King's third cross-platform game; lets players save loveable characters whenever and wherever they wish with synchronized progress across devices

San Francisco, CA & London, England – June 13, 2013 – King, the world’s leading cross-platform, bite-sized games company, today announces that its popular, top 10 Facebook game, Pet Rescue Saga, is now available on Mobile. The game, which has over 5 million daily players (DAU according to AppData June 11, 2013), is available on iOS (iPhone, iPad and iPod Touch) and on Google Play for Android devices.

"Pet Rescue Saga is one of King's most-played games. It has strong puzzle challenge and a great story where players work to save cuddly dogs, cats and birds from dangerous scenarios," said Riccardo Zacconi, CEO and co-founder of King. "Just like with our popular cross-platform game Candy Crush Saga, players will now be able to play Pet Rescue Saga anywhere, anytime and ensure their leaderboards, scores and progress is synchronized, regardless of device."

Pet Rescue Saga launches on mobile with over 72 levels featuring more than 10 cute, animated pets in dire need of help from all kinds of threats across a fantastic Saga land that includes both fairytale and urban landscapes. Boosters allow gamers to clear columns or individual blocks in various ways to save enough pets and advance through each episode, which includes 5-10 different types of puzzle levels.

Pet Rescue Saga's mobile features include:

  • Synched with Facebook: Players can continue their progress, unlock new levels and access leaderboards in both the Facebook and mobile versions
  • Ability to unlock helpful charms and boosters to benefit players' journey through the Saga
  • 72 exciting levels and several modes for players to test their pet-saving skills against time limits, a limited number of moves and any threats
  • Sharp, vivid retina display and 3-D visuals
  • Built-in online connectivity to see friends who are also playing

 

Pet Rescue Saga for iOS and Google Play is free and available now. To play, please visit (https://itunes.apple.com/se/app/pet-rescue-saga/id572821456?l=en&mt=8) for iOS or for Android go to (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.king.petrescuesaga).

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Rovio teases new Angry Birds Go

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 01:15 PM PDT

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Might Rovio be readying an Angry Birds racing game? Depending on how you view the teaser website over at go.angrybirds.com, that looks to be a yes.

Head over there and you’ll find a brief Ready, Set, Go followed by a trail of smoke and feathers. We also see what appears to a race track under a bridge.  And, considering it says “GO” we have to think it’s a race.

Assuming this Angry Birds Go is a racing game, we have to wonder what we’re in store for. We’d love to see something that features all the familiar birds and pigs with powerups and hazards. Think Mario Kart but with our feathered friends. In an ideal situation, we get unlockable new characters, and even the Star Wars birds as well.  The latter is unlikely, but we can dream, right?

What would you like to see in Angry Birds Go? Leave a comment below with your wish list.

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Second generation of Nexus 7 coming in July?

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 01:10 PM PDT

The Nexus 7, having been around for more than year now, is still what we consider among  the more affordable and robust tablet experiences. Of course it is a brilliant tablet but the market is really competitive so it’s time for an update.

We heard back in January that a new version is in the pipeline, and even learned a bit more last month as well. Now it seems the next-gen Nexus 7 is around the corner as DigiTimes, sometimes a reliable news source, is reporting that new Nexus 7 will land in market sometime in July. With 16GB of storage, the tablet could be priced at US$229.

As first-tier brand vendors have been trying to expand their sales through price cuts, Google is not looking to follow suit, but will instead focus on defending the US$199-249 segment of the 7-inch tablet market and target competitors such as Amazon and Apple, the sources said.

The second generation Nexus 7 will be launched as a mid-range Android tablet, hence the price of $200-250. If the next Nexus 7 comes out with better specifications and the mentioned price tag, would you consider buying it? Tell us about it in the comment box below.

Source: DigiTimes

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The Galaxy NX camera revealed

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 12:24 PM PDT

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Cameras seem to be the item of the year for Samsung. With the Galaxy S4 Zoom revealed, new information is leaking out regarding the next Galaxy camera, the Galaxy NX. Our friends at TechTastic were sent an exclusive photo of the device, and it looks like a good option for shutterbugs, sporting the D-SLR look. No details have come to the light quite yet, but they report a potential 20 MP sensor. Check out the picture and let us know in the comments: Do you use your phone for all of your picture-taking needs or do you sport a separate camera?

Source: TechTastic.org

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Reddit Illustrated – A quicker way to enjoy /r/aww and /r/WTF

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 10:00 AM PDT

Reddit Illustrated brings a different look to Reddit.  Instead of a simple article list of stories and images, Reddit Illustrated brings a card-style UI to show a quick heading or an picture straight to the front of your screen.  Though it lacks a few key features, this unique Reddit client makes up for them with quick and convenient features.

Unless you are a lurker who enjoys the default subreddits, the first thing you will need to do is sign in.  After that, you will be able to upvote and downvote stories and comments, add your personalized subreddits, and save interesting posts all from the homescreen of Reddit Illustrated.  These quick actions persuade you to actually get involved with Reddit client instead of being merely an observer.

The quick actions make getting involved and using Reddit’s features an incredibly appealing and simple task.

The front page of Reddit Illustrated brings up your regular Reddit front page.  The title of the posts shows up above a card of the image or, if it is a self-post, the text of the description will show up below the title. At the bottom of the card, there are the vote buttons, a share icon so that you can save links or pictures, and the number of karma and comments.  You can also quickly hide or save a post by swiping the whole card right or left, respectively.

If you click a post, you will either see the rest of the image or the comments depending on if you click the photo/title or the comments number.  From there, you can vote on comments and comment yourself.  Those are about the only options in the comments section though.  An inability to hide or collapse comments is an obvious inconvenience despite the color-coding system used.  You also cannot share or report comments.  The only convenience Reddit Illustrated has is the ability to open the post in a browser and jump to the tops of comments.

Although Reddit Illustrated can generally keep up with the bigger Reddit clients like Reddit News, Reddit Sync, and Bacon Reader, it lacks a few features that we have come to expect from any type of reader app.  I, for one, always use a night theme any time I use an app, but Reddit Illustrated offers no such option.  You are unable to access your saved posts or even view your comments or submitted links.  Finally, you cannot access subreddits from a post.  All of these features are almost necessary for a Reddit app, and hopefully Reddit Illustrated can catch up to its competitors quickly.

Despite the lack of these key features, Reddit Illustrated offers something new for Reddit users.  Big, full pictures are a welcome addition instead of thumbnails, and the quick actions make getting involved and using Reddit’s features an incredibly appealing and simple task.

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What we liked

  • Stylish card-style UI.
  • Quick actions allow for easy Redditting.

What could be improved

  • Lots of standard features missing like a night theme, multiple accounts, and a way to hide/collapse comments.
  • Pictures could fit into the card image area, but memes and other common pictures get cropped out.

Download Reddit Illustrated (Google Play)

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Amazon hosting one-day sale for HTC One (Sprint, AT&T)

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 08:26 AM PDT

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Looking to score yourself one of the hottest smartphones on the planet? Maybe you’re looking to get pops a new phone of his own. You know, we hear that dad’s really appreciate stuff like the HTC One…just saying. Doesn’t matter who you’re buying for, Amazon is here to help you save some money.

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Tomorrow, Friday 6/14, Amazon's Cell Phone and Accessories Store is hosting a one-day sale on the HTC One.

AT&T HTC One (New AT&T Customers: $79.99, Upgrading Customers: $99.99)

Sprint HTC One (New Sprint Customers: $79.99, Upgrading Customers: $99.99)

 

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AT&T scores exclusive Samsung Galaxy S4 Active

Posted: 13 Jun 2013 07:47 AM PDT

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AT&T announced on Thursday that it has scored exclusive rights to the U.S. version of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active. Priced at $199.99 with a two-year service agreement, the waterproof and dust proof smartphone is available on June 21. AT&T will begin taking pre-orders on June 14 at www.att.com/galaxys4active; The Galaxy S 4 Active will be available in two colors: Urban Gray and Dive Blue.

The Galaxy S 4 Active is a high-performance smartphonewith a stylish, protective design to keep up with the demands of everyday life.  It's truly summer-proof," said Jeff Bradley, senior vice president – Devices and Developer Services, AT&T.

Specifications are largely the same as the Samsung Galaxy S4, and include a quad-core processor, 5-inch FHD TFT display, and Android 4.2 Jelly Bean. Thanks to the IP67 certification, the S4 Active is able to work underwater; a new Aqua Mode is designed for taking pictures in pools and water.

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