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With the movie releasing this weekend, Monsters University the game hits the Play Store

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 04:21 PM PDT

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With Pixar’s latest sure-to-be-hit Monsters University releasing this weekend, Monsters University the game has already landed onto Google’s Play Store. The game costs $.99 and offers quite a bit of content for all ages to enjoy.

Catch Archie:
• Get a hold of Archie the Scare Pig, the squealing mascot of Monsters University's rival school, Fear Tech, in this thrilling game!
• Chase Archie in 30 exciting stages, and tire him out to win each stage!
• Swipe to jump, slide, and dodge tricky obstacles throughout campus!

Toxicity Challenge:
• Compete in the first scare game event of the year, and put your agility skills to the test!
• Race against the clock, and run through the sewers before time runs out.
• Watch out for the stinging glow urchins that will sting and slow you down throughout all 30 stages!

Other Monstrous Features:
• Play as 3 of your favorite monsters: Mike, Sulley, and Squishy.
• Level up to unlock special power-ups!
• Find and collect Scare Cards featuring famous monsters.
• The Scare Games continue soon with FREE updates that will include more characters and new games based on the other events!

Links to the game right below!

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Samsung announces 5 new colors for their Galaxy S 4

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 04:14 PM PDT

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This one we definitely expected. With sales of Samsung’s Galaxy S 4 skyrocketing it only made sense to offer more color options for the device. Today they announced 5 new colors for their beloved S 4: Blue Arctic, Purple Mirage, Red Aurora, Brown Autumn, and Pink Twilight.

As always, there’s no news as to when these colors will hit the states side, although we do know that AT&T nabbed exclusive rights to the Red Aurora color just as they did with the Red Galaxy S 3.


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Samsung announces the Ativ Q, a Windows and Android convertible laptop with an insane screen resolution

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 04:05 PM PDT

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If you were to talk about an insane amount of specs all crammed into one device, the Ativ Q would definitely be part of that list. Today Samsung announced their Ativ Q device and it sure packs a whallop. The Ativ Q is essentially a dual-booting device that can run both Windows and Android and sports a 13.3″ screen with a resolution of, wait for it, 3200 x 1800! To make things even better, it also has what I deem as some sort of convertible mode that changes it to a tablet mode, laptop mode and this odd mode where it’s floating on top of the keyboard.

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As for internal specs, this will don Intel’s Core i5 Haswell processor and according to Samsung will produce around 9 hours of battery life. The tablet/laptop will also come with Samsung’s popular S-Pen, so you can expect it to have plenty of features that will utilize it.

This is certainly a device to watch for. The dual-booting feature and the different ways you can use this device will be a huge selling point for Samsung, so I’m definitely anxious to see more of this device as the months pass. Stay tuned!

source: The Verge


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Samsung targeting Photog-Enthusiasts with latest Galaxy Camera NX unveiling

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 03:47 PM PDT

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A week ago, several leaked shots of Samsung’s Galaxy Camera NX surfaced and gave us what to expect for today’s announcement. Samsung has officially announced the Galaxy Camera NX in an attempt to tap into the market of photography enthusiasts. The camera supports inter-changeable lenses in which Samsung offers 13 different types of them. At the back-side, there are no buttons as it sports a 4.8″ capacitive LCD touch-screen so it works more or less like a cell phone. If your’e familiar with Samsung’s Galaxy S 3 or Galaxy S 4 devices then the interface will be nothing new to you as it features Samsung’s TouchWiz UI alongside Android 4.2 Jelly Bean.

If you’re interested in checking out the full press release alongside the full spec sheet, hit the source link below! Is this something you might be interested in? I’m curious to see if this gets any attention with amateur photographers out there, let me know!

source: Samsung


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Facebook announces video on Instagram for Android and iOS

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 10:53 AM PDT

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For a few days, rumors have been flying around that video was coming to Instagram. Today Facebook officially announced it at a small press event. Obviously meant to compete with Vine, Instagram 4.0 allows users to record up to 15 seconds of video footage, apply a filter, and post on your profile among the other photos you have posted. They also introduced a new “Cinema” stabilization feature that improves the quality and reduces the shakiness of your videos, similar to the shake-reduction feature YouTube already has. 13 brand new filters were created for video on Instagram.

The glaring advantages that video on Instagram has over Vine is filters, the ability to delete and redo scenes in your video, and a longer 15 second maximum video length. The last time Facebook tried to capitalize on a trending app was Poke, designed to compete with Snapchat. That idea flopped, so it will be interesting to see if Instagram can successfully steal users away from Vine this time. With all the additional features Instagram 4.0 has, and Vine having a new, still buggy Android app, I think Facebook has a shot.

After the break is the Play Store download link. The update isn’t live yet, but should be any minute.

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Disney releases Where’s My Mickey? for smartphones and tablets

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 09:53 AM PDT

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Continuing to capitalize on the success of their Where’s My Water? game, Disney has released a new title as part of the franchise. Where’s My Mickey? uses the same base for gameplay, but is adorned with classic Disney characters and art-style inspired by the Disney Channel’s new series of Mickey toons. The game is based on life-like physics models that simulate weather and water as the user works to collect water in the process of completing each level. Users can control certain weather elements like wind, clouds and rain as they maneuver through more than 100 levels.

At least initially, the game includes Mickey, Goofy and Pluto, but Disney promises more characters are on the way, probably via in-app purchases of add-ons. This game follows in the footsteps of Where’s My Perry?, which used characters from the Phineas and Ferb show. Disney has released two versions of the game, one for smartphones for $0.99 and one for tablets for $1.99.

Check out the screenshots and video below. If you are interested in giving Where’s My Mickey? a try, hit the appropriate Google Play download link.

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Verizon sending out Samsung Galaxy S 3 update, hopefully addresses LTE connectivity issues

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 09:45 AM PDT

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Verizon began pushing out update VRBMF1 update to their variant of the Samsung Galaxy S 3 last night which will hopefully address connectivity issues that users were previously having with the device. Since there are currently no support documents that detail the changes in the update, we won’t know for sure until they release said documents or at least a statement about the update.

The update should be live for everyone with the device on Verizon, so go to Settings > About Phone > Software Update to get it. Let us know if that fixed your issues and if your LTE  connection stabilizes.

Source: Verizon


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Qualcomm announces six variants of Snapdragon 200 processor for emerging markets in press release

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 08:10 AM PDT

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In a new press release by Qualcomm, they announced that the company has come out with 6 variants to their Snapdragon 200 processor, built for devices that won’t break the bank. It’s clear that Qualcomm is focusing their efforts here on emerging markets, and on consumers that don’t need higher-end devices, or simply can’t/won’t spend money on a higher-end device with a processor such as the Snapdragon 800.

The six variants feature Adreno 302, and will offer enough horsepower to perform all the standard tasks one would need a smart phone to do, on the networks people need them to be on. The configurations are complete with support for HSPA+ 21 and TD-SCDMA 3G networks, and will come in standard, Dual-SIM Dual-Standby, Dual-SIM Dual-Active and Tri-SIM Tri-Standby configurations. The chipset is made to be fully functional with Android, Firefox OS, and Windows Phone as well.

These chips won’t make their way to the western hemisphere, but they certainly are key to the company’s expansion and pushing technology to those that don’t have it yet. Check after the break for Qualcomm’s full press release on the matter. 

Qualcomm Expands Qualcomm Snapdragon 200 Processor Tier

— Newest Additions to Snapdragon 200 Tier and Reference Design Counterpart Extend Product Offerings in Emerging Regions —

SHENZHEN, China, June 19, 2013 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ — Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) today announced that its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., has expanded its entry-level offerings with the addition of six new processors to its Qualcomm Snapdragon™ 200 class, featuring dual- and quad-core CPUs. The new Snapdragon 200 processors are manufactured on a 28nm process technology and feature key modem technologies that are important in China and emerging regions, including support for HSPA+ (up to 21Mbps) and TD-SCDMA. It is anticipated that the new processors (8×10 and 8×12), along with its Qualcomm Reference Design counterparts, will be available in late 2013 and are designed to deliver improved performance, graphics-rich gaming experience and advanced multimedia features for high-volume smartphones.

“With the expanded line of Snapdragon 200 processors, Qualcomm Technologies is building on its dual- and quad-core processor portfolio for entry-level smartphones and tablets, bringing key process technology and modem features to all Snapdragon tiers,” said Jeff Lorbeck, senior vice president of product management, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. “We are excited to offer our customers the broadest range of 3G technologies and superior performance and power-efficiency, enabling them to deliver a wide range of innovative smartphones for the high-volume segment.”

The expanded line of processors delivers an optimal balance of multimedia features and modem technologies with extended battery life. The processors will have support for dual cameras, with an 8 Megapixel rear-facing camera and up to a 5 Megapixel front-facing one, as well as feature a single platform for all SIM variants, including Dual SIM, Dual Standby, and Dual SIM, Dual Active, and Tri SIM Tri Standby. The latest additions to the Snapdragon 200 class also feature: class-leading graphics performance with Adreno 302 GPU; integrated industry-leading IZat Location functionality and support of Qualcomm Quick Charge 1.0; support for the latest Android, Windows Phone and Firefox operating systems; RxD support; and a single, multimode modem enabling faster data rates, fewer dropped calls, and better connections.

Qualcomm Technologies also will be releasing Qualcomm Reference Design (QRD) versions of the processors. The QRD program offers Qualcomm Technologies’ leading technical innovation, differentiated hardware and software, easy customization options, testing and acceptance readiness for regional operator requirements, and access to a broad ecosystem of hardware component vendors and software application developers. Under the QRD program, customers can rapidly deliver differentiated smartphones to budget-conscious consumers. There have been more than 250 public QRD-based product launches to date in collaboration with more than 40 OEMs in 17 countries.

About Qualcomm Incorporated
Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies. Qualcomm Incorporated includes Qualcomm’s licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of its patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of Qualcomm’s engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of its products and services businesses, including its semiconductor business, QCT. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm’s website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.

Qualcomm, Adreno, MSM and Snapdragon are trademarks of Qualcomm Incorporated, registered in the United States and other countries. All Qualcomm Incorporated trademarks are used with permission. Android is a trademark of Google Inc. Other products or brand names may be trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective owners.

 


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‘Droid Combat – Mission Alpha’ officially released to Play Store, not likely linked to new device launch

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 08:00 AM PDT

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As the @DroidLanding Twitter account said it would, the ‘Droid Combat: Mission Alpha’ augmented reality application was released to the Play Store today. It looks pretty interesting and it’s a neat concept, and while the video mentions that there are “90 days until world domination occurs,” it’s unlikely that this means anything regarding a new phone. This “hint” (if you want to call it that) would place any kind of  new phone launch in late-September, which seems like a pretty far way from now— especially because the buzz from this game is not expected to last more than a month. But Verizon could always prove us wrong of course— after all, the last time they did something like this, the release of the Droid Bionic followed. Check out the link to the game in the Play Store after the break if you want to download this 50MB chunk of data to your device.

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LG and Qualcomm joint presser reveals Snapdragon 800 for Optimus G series phones

Posted: 20 Jun 2013 07:34 AM PDT

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Today, a press release by LG and Qualcomm confirmed that the successor to the LG Optimus G series devices will utilize Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors, the industry’s most advanced chipset at this time. This new addition will provide the device with stunning performance, rich graphics, and outstanding battery efficiency. The Snapdragon 800 processor is also designed to allow LTE to be even faster by maximizing spectrum bandwidth to increase data speeds and reduce latency. This is some pretty exciting news for the upcoming device— anyone thinking of going and grabbing one at launch? Check out the full presser after the break.

Successor to Original G Series to Feature Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 Processor for the Ultimate Mobile Experience

By LG Electronics, Inc. and Qualcomm Incorporated

SAN DIEGO, JUNE 19, 2013 — /PRNewswire/ – Expanding on a collaboration with a proven track record of success, LG Electronics, Inc. (LG), Qualcomm Incorporated, and its wholly-owned subsidiary, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., today announced that the successor to the award-winning LG Optimus will utilize Qualcomm® Snapdragon™ 800 processor, the industry’s most advanced mobile chipset. Qualcomm Snapdragon is a product of Qualcomm Technologies, Inc.

LG’s G series device powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processors will redefine the smartphone experience through stunning performance, rich graphics and outstanding battery efficiency. Capable of carrier aggregation, the Snapdragon 800 processor is designed to allow LTE to be even faster by maximizing spectrum bandwidth to increase data speeds and reduce latency.

“With a powerful combination of LG’s core smartphone technologies and the Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor, we are taking a significant step forward in the mobile experience,” said Dr. Jong-seok Park, president and CEO of LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company. “The result of this collaboration will in many ways be the industry’s best smartphone by which all other devices will be measured.”

“We are pleased with continued collaboration with LG,” said Murthy Renduchintala, executive vice president, Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. and co-president, Qualcomm mobile and computing. “Fully tailored and tightly integrated with the entire next G series platform, the new, best-in-class Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 processor will help deliver blazing fast web browsing, eye-popping graphics, seamless connectivity as well as an unmatched multimedia experience.”

Delivering up to 75 percent better performance than the Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro processor, the Snapdragon 800 processor will feature many of the industry’s leading technologies for the ultimate mobile experience, including:

 

  • Higher speeds with Krait 400 CPUs in quad configuration to deliver greater processing and communication performance;
  • Enhanced aSMP (asynchronous Symmetric Multiprocessing) architecture for dynamic power sensing and control for peak performance per core and improved battery life without the use of specialized cores;
  • Fully integrated connectivity with a wide variety of communication options including 4G LTE Advanced Carrier Aggregation;
  • New Adreno™ 330 GPU delivering more than two times better performance for compute applications over the current Adreno 320 GPU;
  • Video capture, playback and display in Ultra HD format, four times higher density than 1080p HD;
  • HD multichannel audio with DTS-HD and Dolby Digital Plus, supporting higher display resolutions up to 2560 x 2048 pixels and Miracast 1080p HD; and
  • Qualcomm IZat Location technology, featuring GNSS for more accurate navigation and location services.

 

About LG Electronics USA

LG Electronics USA Inc., based in Englewood Cliffs, N.J., is the North American subsidiary of LG Electronics Inc., a $45 billion global force and technology leader in mobile communications, consumer electronics and home appliances. In the United States, LG Electronics sells a range of stylish and innovative mobile phones, home entertainment products, home appliances, and air conditioning systems and energy solutions, all under LG’s “Life’s Good” marketing theme. LG Electronics is a 2013 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. For more information, please visitwww.lg.com.

About LG Electronics, Inc.

LG Electronics Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing 87,000 people working in 113 offices around the world. With 2012 global sales of USD 45.22 billion (KRW 50.96 trillion), LG comprises four business units – Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning & Energy Solution – and is one of the world’s leading producers of flat panel TVs, mobile devices, air conditioners, washing machines and refrigerators. LG Electronics is a 2013 ENERGY STAR® Partner of the Year. For more news and information on LG Electronics, please visit www.LGnewsroom.com.

About LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company

The LG Electronics Mobile Communications Company is a global leader and innovator in mobile communications. With its breakthrough technologies and innovative designs, LG continues to establish a number of benchmarks in the smartphone market, while also helping create a better lifestyle for consumers by delivering a wholly enhanced smartphone experience. As a leader in 4G Long Term Evolution (LTE) technology, LG continues its commitment to developing groundbreaking LTE technologies and fulfilling consumer demands with differentiated LTE devices of the highest quality, all of which are based on the company’s wealth of LTE patents and technical knowledge. For more information, please visit www.lg.com.

About Qualcomm Incorporated

Qualcomm Incorporated (NASDAQ: QCOM) is the world leader in 3G, 4G and next-generation wireless technologies. Qualcomm Incorporated includes Qualcomm’s licensing business, QTL, and the vast majority of its patent portfolio. Qualcomm Technologies, Inc., a wholly-owned subsidiary of Qualcomm Incorporated, operates, along with its subsidiaries, substantially all of Qualcomm’s engineering, research and development functions, and substantially all of its products and services businesses, including its semiconductor business, QCT. For more than 25 years, Qualcomm ideas and inventions have driven the evolution of digital communications, linking people everywhere more closely to information, entertainment and each other. For more information, visit Qualcomm’s website, OnQ blog, Twitter and Facebook pages.

SOURCE LG Electronics, Inc. and Qualcomm Incorporated

 


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