| Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2-inch tablet surfaces in leaked render Sep 2nd 2013, 04:23, by Juan Carlos Torres Aside from the much-awaited Samsung Galaxy Note III phablet and Galaxy Gear smartwatch, it seems that Samsung is also planning for something big. And by big, we mean a huge 12.2-inch Android tablet. 
A leaked image shows a render of tablet being named as the Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2. According to source, the device, with the model number SM-P900, is set to be released in the second half of this year. If the name is to be believed, it will be another S Pen-enabled Android tablet. What seems strange though is that it sports a physical home button at the bottom which is so far absent in most of the manufacturer’s 10.1-inch tablets but is prominent in its smartphones, phablets, and 8-inch tablets. The tablet is also rumored to sport a 2560×1600 WQXGA LCD display. We must reiterate that this is just a render, probably for some press material, and not an actual photo, which leaves it open for much speculation. The size, however, would be in line with earlier rumors of Samsung planning to produce 12-inch or larger tablets. It seems too soon to be jumping on that ship, but we never really know how long Samsung has been preparing for that change of direction. This is definitely the first time we’ve heard of Samsung working on an Android tablet of this size. But if its true, we might be able to hear more of it during the IFA tech show this week. VIA: moveplayer |  | Dice+ Bluetooth-powered die rolls out to drive your digital gaming Sep 2nd 2013, 03:57, by Juan Carlos Torres The advent of phone and tablet games have brought in more convenient mobile gaming but has also, in some ways, shed off some things that have made gaming enjoyable, such as face-to-face interaction and a tactile feel. Dice+ now tries to bridge that gap by combining the best of digital games and traditional gaming practices. 
From the outside, Dice+ looks just like any other six-sided gaming die, albeit slightly larger than normal. Roll it and its LEDs light up to show the numbers. The real power, however, lies inside, with sensors and Bluetooth that is able to communicate with Bluetooth-enabled devices such as tablets and smartphones, putting the fate of players into their own hands rather than in some random number generator. Dice+ internals consist of various sensors, such as a magnetic field sensor for determining the die’s orientation, an accelerometer for measuring speed, a proximity sensor that determines when Dice+ is being touched, and a dual-mode Bluetooth module that supports both 2.1 and 4.0 for communicating with a device. For now, there is a limited number of supported games on Android and iOS, but the a developer kit is also available to help developers add support for Dice+. Dice+ is now available directly from the the Dice+ website for 39.99 euros, roughly $53. Registration is required for getting access to the developer kit but no price has been mentioned. SOURCE: Dice+
VIA: The Verge | | Samsung Galaxy Gear leaked image photo may just be a prototype Sep 2nd 2013, 03:04, by Juan Carlos Torres Leaked photos of the anticipated Samsung Galaxy Gear smartwatch spread over the Internet yesterday and has caused quite a bit of discussion. However, it seems that the photo is of not the final device itself but is only a prototype. 
Smartwatches have recently created quite a stir over the Internet and tech circles, and Samsung’s version is no exception. It has already been donned by many rumored specs, including Bluetooth, NFC, and WiFi connectivity, a 1.5 GHz dual-core Exynos chip, a 2 megapixel camera, and a Super AMOLED display. We were, however, quite surprised to see in the leaked photos a square-ish regular LCD screen with bezels that made the device look too clunky and big to comfortably wear. Those who have been dismayed might take a bit of solace in a new leak that says the photos only reveal a prototype and the the real product is definitely more finished. The source adds that the Galaxy Gear will be running on Android 4.3 with keyboard features disabled and full screen notifications. Unfortunately the source also confirmed the battery life of 10 hours of regular usage. Rumors and leaked information might give us ideas of things to expect or to look for, but we can never really be 100% sure until the day of announcement. Luckily for us, that day is just two or three days away and then we’ll finally get to really see what the buzz is all about. VIA: GigaOM | |
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