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- Paranoid Android’s HALO10 hits First Public Beta
- Sony launching ‘Google Edition’ Xperia Z this summer
- Samsung intros official wireless charging pad for Galaxy S4
- 20 backgrounds of fire and ice [Weekend Wallpapers]
- Two LG devices hit Verizon’s prepaid roster
- Sony Xperia ZU rumored to be announced on June 25th
- Boost Mobile to add Galaxy S3 to their line-up on June 12th
| Paranoid Android’s HALO10 hits First Public Beta Posted: 07 Jun 2013 04:27 PM PDT If you’re like me and you actually tried all of the new features Facebook released a few weeks ago with the launch of Facebook Home, you probably became familiar with “chat heads” from the updated Facebook Messenger app. If, like myself, you were a huge fan of that feature, you are going to love the new HALO style notifications which have recently been added to the ever-growing list of new and innovative features in the Paranoid Android ROMs. If you aren’t familiar with Paranoid, it is the ROM which paved the way in adding hybrid properties to your smartphone giving it options to imitate the look and feel of a tablet or phablet. Halo notification was developed to supplement “Pie mode” (which gives you more screen real-estate by removing your notification and navigation bar from the screen) and applies the same basic concept we love from chat heads to every notification and application on your system. Placing a small movable circle on the side of your display from which you can access any application with a notification, or even pin apps which do not have a dedicated notification. When you tap the halo, the selected app will open in a floating window on top of whatever you’re doing at the time, thus not losing your place in Angry Birds just to answer a text message, switch the song on Play Music, glance at an email, or pretty much anything for which you would normally have to switch apps. They announced the first public beta on their Google+ account the morning of June 6th;
You can check out the actual post in context here If this is something you’d be interested in checking out and you have a Nexus device, head over to their website paranoid-rom.com However if the beta builds aren’t available there yet, I’m sure you know your way around the XDA forums. As of right now, I believe that the core Paranoid team only officially supports the Nexus devices, but there are devs hard at work bringing the PA ROMs to other popular devices as well. As for the build I’m running on my T-Mobile Galaxy S III, I must say; XDA senior members OGWisdom and ayysir have done a wonderful job building it and getting nearly everything working perfectly. Check out the video of an older version Halo in action after the break
What you’ll likely see in the public release will be a bit more polished and easier to use with a few more features, (mentioned in the quote above) but this should give you a good idea of what you’ll can expect. Any Paranoid Fans out there looking forward to Halo? Anyone already using it? Any of you planning on checking it out? Let us know in the comments below! The post Paranoid Android’s HALO10 hits First Public Beta appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Sony launching ‘Google Edition’ Xperia Z this summer Posted: 07 Jun 2013 01:52 PM PDT It seems big companies like HTC, Samsung and now Sony are really inspired by the ‘Pure Google’ experience. We saw the Google Edition of the Galaxy S4, and also vanilla version of the flagship HTC device known as the HTC One is in the pipeline. Now a Romanian site known as AndroidGeeks is reporting that Sony will be launching the ‘Google Edition’ of the Sony Xperia Z, probably the best Sony smartphone available in the market at the moment. Also Android-Central confirmed from their sources that Sony is preparing it.
It is not confirmed that whether the Google Edition of Xperia Z will come with the ‘Sony’ features, for example the BRAVIA Engine and few other features, so once the device is out, we will know about it. It is rumored that it will see the sunlight somewhere in July, so fingers crossed. Are you looking forward to the ‘Google Edition’ of one of the sexiest Android phones to date? Tell us about it in the comment box below. Source: Android Geek via AC The post Sony launching ‘Google Edition’ Xperia Z this summer appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Samsung intros official wireless charging pad for Galaxy S4 Posted: 07 Jun 2013 11:13 AM PDT
Samsung announced on Friday that the official wireless charging pad is now available for the Samsung Galaxy 4. Offered as two separate pieces, GS4 owners can purchase the Qi-certified Samsung Wireless Charging Pad and Wireless Charging Battery Cover. Should you pick up both you can expect to spend around $90 or so. These are the perfect accessories for those who cannot be bothered by plugging in their handset at bedtime or during work hours. Simply lay the phone down on the pad and it charges up as if you plugged in the microUSB cord.
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| 20 backgrounds of fire and ice [Weekend Wallpapers] Posted: 07 Jun 2013 10:47 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 of fire and ice. Perhaps inspired by Game of Thrones, we’re only too excited to share these with you. his is the first edition what we would expect to be an ongoing series. Suffice it to say, there are a lot of great photos of hot, burning awesomeness and chillingly cool designs.
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! Beach  Geometry Vol. 2  Bright and Colorful SEE ALSO
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| Two LG devices hit Verizon’s prepaid roster Posted: 07 Jun 2013 08:30 AM PDT
The LG Optimus Zone (pictured) is a revamped version of the LG Optimus L3 II. It has a 3.2-inch QVGA display, 800MHz processor with 4GB of internal storage, a3.2-megapixel camera with video capture, Wi-Fi, GPS, Bluetooth 3.0, and a 1,540mAh battery. The Optimus Zone is limited to 3G data and runs Android 2.3.6 Gingerbread (noted as one of the most popular Andy versions to date.) It costs $79.99. The LG Optimus Exceed is a newer version of the LG Lucid. The Exceed features a 4-inch display protected by Corning’s Gorilla Glass, a 5-megapixel camera with 1080p HD video capture, a user-facing camera, and a dual-core 1.2GHz processor with 1GB of RAM. The LG Optimus Exceed runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and is also limited to 3G data. It costs $129.99. For more information check out Verizon’s website. The post Two LG devices hit Verizon’s prepaid roster appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
| Sony Xperia ZU rumored to be announced on June 25th Posted: 07 Jun 2013 07:39 AM PDT According to our friends at vr-zone.com, the upcoming Sony Togari phablet will be officially announced on June 25th.
Going by the internal code name of Togari, sources close to the website confirmed that the name Xperia ZU is final. Along with that, they have passed along some interesting news. The Xperia ZU will only include an 8 MP camera from Sony. A 13 MP camera will not be included due to shortage of modules needed. But don’t fret, as the ZU will pack Sony's newest display related technology: a 6.44-inch 1080p Triluminos color display. Additionally, the Xperia ZU will come with the X-Reality Engine, and will also include an IP58 certification (noted as a water-resistant device: 1m for up to 30 minutes.) It is also being said that the ZU will come with Qualcomm's new Snapdragon 800 SoC. The CPU will be clocked at a nice 2.3 GHz, the maximum clock speed as per Qualcomm's specifications. That is all of the information we have at the moment. As with most new devices, companies like to share the best details first. Of course no price point or release date has been established, however we expect to receive more info at the official announcement later this month.
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| Boost Mobile to add Galaxy S3 to their line-up on June 12th Posted: 07 Jun 2013 06:45 AM PDT
If you are worried about cost, the company said that the S3 can be paired with Boost Mobile's $55 Android Monthly Unlimited plan with Shrinking Payments. For every six on-time payments, the cost of Boost Mobile's Monthly Unlimited plan shrinks by $5, eventually getting down to as low as $40 a month for unlimited nationwide talk, text and picture messaging, Web3, email, and calls to 411. Payments do not need to be consecutive to qualify for the next savings milestone. Note: The Samsung Galaxy S3 will be available starting June 12 at Boost Mobile's exclusive retail stores, select independent wireless dealer locations nationwide and at www.boostmobile.com with free shipping. The device will then expand its availability later in June in select national retail locations. The post Boost Mobile to add Galaxy S3 to their line-up on June 12th appeared first on AndroidGuys. |
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