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• HTC One to be available soon at a Best Buy near you
• HTC: Samsung “stole” burst mode last year, here’s our comeback plan
• LG Optimus L5 II launches in Brazil this week, internationally soon after
• How to use S Beam
• Google’s talking shoe showcased at SXSW, not coming soon to a sports store near you
• HTC DROID DNA gets Sense 5.0 ROM thanks to HTC One
• The Best RPGs for Android
• Samsung the number one smartphone manufacturer in China in 2012
• Samsung’s Unicorn Apocalypse is a real Google Play Store game
• Samsung Galaxy Pop pops in orange in South Korea

HTC One to be available soon at a Best Buy near you Posted: 11 Mar 2013 02:49 AM PDT This week is going to be known as the Samsung Galaxy S4 week, as we build up to the launch of the Samsung flagship on March 14. But difficult to ignore is another absolutely stunning device that will be making its way to Best Buy store shelves near you very soon, the HTC One. According to a tip received by Phone Arena, Best Buy has put up signs teasing the launch of the highly-anticipated HTC One, which also says that the device is up for pre-order in stores now. In the US, he HTC flagship device will be available from network carriers AT&T, T-Mobile, and Sprint, with the smartphone expected to be released later this month. In case you need a reminder, here’s a quick look at the amazing specifications of the HTC One - 4.7-inch Super LCD 3 display with 1920×1080 resolution 1.7 Ghz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor Adreno 320 GPU 2GB RAM 32/64GB internal storage, no microSD expansion available 4 UltraPixel rear camera with HTC ImageChip 2, 2.1MP front camera 2,300 mAh battery Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean with HTC Sense 5 and Blinkfeed One of the biggest problems HTC has faced in the last two years is a failure in marketing and advertising, but HTC now has plans to rectify those mistakes, and will be more aggressive in raising consumer interest in some of the great features the device has to offer, including Blinkfeed, the new UltraPixel camera, and BoomSound. HTC has fallen a long way from the being the top Android device manufacturer only a few years back, and hopefully this time around, the company will enjoy the comeback it so richly deserves. Will you be buying the HTC One? How do you think the device will do against the likes of the Sony Xperia Z and the upcoming Samsung Galaxy S4? Share your thoughts in the comments section below. The post HTC One to be available soon at a Best Buy near you appeared first on Android Authority.

HTC: Samsung “stole” burst mode last year, here’s our comeback plan Posted: 11 Mar 2013 02:19 AM PDT Being down in the dumps usually is a good time to reflect on what went wrong. Talking to Fierce Wireless, HTC's global president of sales Jason Mackenzie has this to say about the steps that the company should've taken in the past, and how they plan to rectify their mistakes. The HTC One X, last year's flagship model, was launched ahead of the Galaxy S3 with the tagline "amazing camera, authentic sound". However, Mackenzie admitted that some of the One X's unique features, such as burst mode, which lets users capture up to 20 shots in a row, didn't quite register in consumer's mind. This was partly due to the company's inability to effectively communicate the phone's features to customers. "We've been too quiet," he said. "We let Samsung come in and suck in our innovation." This time around, you'll see a more aggressive HTC that wants to be more vocal and take ownership of their innovations. The HTC One, for instance, comes with trademarked features like BlinkFeed, BoomSound, and UltraPixel camera. Marketing-wise, Mackenzie said that HTC will be promoting the One intensively throughout the year, instead of just the first few weeks after its release, as was the case before. The past gloomy year has been a wake-up call for HTC. It remains to be seen whether the new-found marketing vigor will be enough to lift HTC to the level of Android greatness that it once enjoyed.   The post HTC: Samsung "stole" burst mode last year, here's our comeback plan appeared first on Android Authority.

LG Optimus L5 II launches in Brazil this week, internationally soon after Posted: 11 Mar 2013 01:55 AM PDT We know, LG's Optimus L reboot turned out to be fairly unimpressive, but folks looking for style and not much oomph should still give the L3 II, L5 II and L7 II a chance. Out of the trio, the middle child was the only one left hanging, after the L3 II landed in Brazil a couple of weeks ago and the L7 II in Germany about two days back. But now it's time for the L5 II to also hit the ground running and the first stop in its worldwide tour is going to be hot and sunny Brazil. No words on pricing just yet, but expect the 4-incher in store shelves by the end of this week for the equivalent of $250 tops. Only the dual-SIM version will be made available for now in Brazil, with both single and dual-SIM models set to debut "soon" in other South American countries, as well as Europe, Asia, the Middle East and Africa. The stylish mid-ranger (low-ender?) is to be sold in several different color combos, including "Indigo Black", Titan, White and Pink. Here's a recap of the fellow's specs, which shouldn't be judged harshly, at least until we find out something clear and official on pricing: 4-inch 800 x 480 pix res display Single-core 1 GHz Mediatek MT6575 processor PowerVR SGX531 GPU 512 MB of RAM 4 GB of on-board storage MicroSD card slot for expanding the memory with up to 32 GB 5 MP rear camera with LED and auto focus Wi-Fi 802.11 b/g/n, Bluetooth, GPS, A-GPS 1,700 mAh battery Android 4.1 Jelly Bean 117.5 x 62.2 x 9.2 mm dimensions What do you guys think of the LG Optimus L5 II? Is it going to be worth your trouble? The post LG Optimus L5 II launches in Brazil this week, internationally soon after appeared first on Android Authority.

How to use S Beam Posted: 11 Mar 2013 12:51 AM PDT Bluetooth and Wi-Fi Direct are two of today’s most popular means to share files and data between two mobile devices. The downside to these methods, however, is that they require some setting up before you can use them. But, with the help of Near Field Communication (NFC) technology, you can skip the setting up part and, in its place, will only need tapping devices against each other. (For more info about NFC, see “How to use NFC on Android” and “How it works: NFC (Near Field Communication)“.) NFC and Android Beam work hand in hand to share data to other NFC-capable devices over a Bluetooth connection. These could be contact information, map directions, web page URLs, Google Play Store pages for app downloads, and more. Unfortunately, Bluetooth transfers at lower speeds and works better with small files. This means that larger files, such as images and videos, may take a long time to beam. Samsung adopted NFC’s hassle-free system in its S Beam feature, available on certain high-end Samsung Android devices like the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2. The feature uses NFC in tandem with Wi-Fi Direct rather than Bluetooth, allowing users to beam large files to other S Beam-capable devices within seconds. In this guide, learn how to use S Beam on your Samsung device.  (You can also watch the video guide towards the end of this post.) Enabling S Beam Before you can beam files through S Beam, you must first activate S Beam on your Samsung device: Go to the Settings page. Under Wireless & Networks, tap on More Settings. Tap on S Beam to turn it on. NFC will also be automatically enabled. If NFC is not active, S Beam won’t work. S Beaming content To successfully share files and content through S Beam, take note of the following: Both the sender and receiver devices must have the S Beam feature and it must be active. NFC must also be active on both devices. Neither of the devices should be asleep or locked. The receiver device must preferably be on the Home screen. The phones will make a sound and vibrate slightly when they detect each other. Only separate your devices when you are prompted to. Separating them before beaming may prevent the transfer from starting. S Beam only sends locally saved files. Files saved in your Picasa account, for example, cannot be beamed. General way to beam content S Beam works just like Android Beam. The general steps for sending content from a device to the other is as follows: Open the file/content to be shared on the sender device. Place the backs of both devices against each other. The devices will beep and vibrate slightly (if supported) to confirm that they are within beaming range. On the sender device, you’ll see “Touch to beam” on the screen. Tap on the sender device’s screen to start sending the content. When prompted to do so, separate the devices to begin beaming. Upon completion, the content will be opened by the appropriate handler app on the receiver device. Beaming photos or images To beam images, just follow the standard way for S Beaming content. Open a photo or image from the Gallery and beam away. The receiver device’s Gallery app will show the image after transfer is completed. Beaming music Beaming music tracks follows the same standard procedure for S Beam. Just play the music track in the sender device’s Music Player app and beam away. When beaming completes, the receiver device automatically plays the received track. Beaming videos To beam local videos, just play the video on the sender device’s Video Player app and beam away. The receiver device automatically opens and plays the received video after beaming completes. Beaming contacts You don’t need to manually copy contact information from one device to another anymore. With S Beam, you can easily share contacts. Just open the contact’s info page on the sender device, then beam away in the usual way. When beaming completes, the receiver device will ask where to save the beamed contact to. Beaming apps Just like with Android Beam, you can also share Android apps via S Beam. This procedure doesn’t send the app’s files to the other device, though. Instead, it will send the app’s Google Play Store URL to the other device. To share an app, just launch the app to be beamed, then beam it in the usual way. The receiver device opens the app’s page on the Google Play Store. An Internet connection is needed to access the Google Play Store. Beaming webpages When you S Beam a webpage, the sender device doesn’t beam the page itself. Instead, only the URL is sent and the receiver device opens it in its native browser app. To beam a webpage, just open the page in the sender device’s browser app, and beam away as usual. An Internet connection is needed to open webpages, of course. Beaming YouTube videos Want to share the YouTube video that you’re watching? Go ahead. Just open the YouTube video page on the sender device, beam in the usual way, and the receiver device automatically opens it in the YouTube app upon beam completion. Both devices need to be connected to the Internet, of course; otherwise, YouTube won’t open. Beaming other content You can also beam many other types of mobile content, such as Google Maps data and Google Search results, between supported Samsung devices. Video For a quick visual guide on how to use S Beam, watch our YouTube video guide: Conclusion While the NFC and Android Beam combo makes data sharing over Bluetooth easier and less cumbersome, the NFC and Wi-Fi Direct tandem in the form of Samsung’s S Beam makes data transfers of larger files quicker. It is a heaven-sent feature among Samsung fans who frequently swap files and content using their Android devices. The post How to use S Beam appeared first on Android Authority.

Google’s talking shoe showcased at SXSW, not coming soon to a sports store near you Posted: 10 Mar 2013 11:30 PM PDT   Oh, to be a fly on the wall at Google's HQ during a product development meeting. Ever wanted a talking shoe? The technology giant is happy to oblige, as it pulls another gizmo out of its wearable computer sleeve. Meet the talking shoe with a personality. Shown off at SXSW, Google has packed the modified Adidas high-tops with a pressure sensor, accelerometer, and gyroscope, as well as a microcontroller, Bluetooth, and speaker in the tongue. With the equipped sensors and small computer, the shoe — connected to your smartphone via Bluetooth — can detect your movement or non-movement and provide some colorful feedback through the speaker. If you've been sitting on your lazy bottoms all day, like all good and bordering annoying sidekicks, the shoe will taunt you to get off the couch and do some exercise of some sort. The idea is to keep you motivated. The chatty shoe won't invade your local sports stores anytime soon, though, as it's only a part of the company’s Art, Copy, and Code project, a new advertising platform that uses objects "to tell stories on the Web", according to Google’s head of advertising arts Aman Govil. Though we often forget, Google is in the advertising business after all. One given example is how the shoe can be worn by a famous athlete, such as Serena Williams, and how her fans can get live updates on how fast she's moving. But again, this is just a concept — for now. The post Google's talking shoe showcased at SXSW, not coming soon to a sports store near you appeared first on Android Authority.

HTC DROID DNA gets Sense 5.0 ROM thanks to HTC One Posted: 10 Mar 2013 07:46 PM PDT   Thanks to the HTC One (M7), Verizon’s HTC Droid DNA has a working Sense 5.0 ROM. This might be a breath of fresh air for Droid DNA owners as development for the DNA has been stagnant for a while. If you’re looking to give Sense 5.0 a try, this is definitely worth it. While the developer calls this an alpha build, nearly everything is working. At this time, HTC Zoe does not work nor do MMS messages. Seeing as you can use Gmail to send pictures and HTC Zoe is a brand new feature, this is ROM is daily driver material. To get started you’ll need to have your bootloader unlocked. Either S-Off or S-On will work. A full wipe is recommended as always Be sure to make a good backup before proceeding. If you’re S-On, you’ll want to flash the included kernel (boot.img) from fastboot prior to flashing both zips. If you’re S-Off, you can flash these zips as normal. Download the Sense 5.0 ROM. Download the Verizon Wireless data fix. Please note, the boot animation will say HTC One and stay on that screen during the first boot for a good while. Let it finish. And, be sure to head on over to the official XDA thread at the source link for help and support. The post HTC DROID DNA gets Sense 5.0 ROM thanks to HTC One appeared first on Android Authority.

The Best RPGs for Android Posted: 10 Mar 2013 06:04 PM PDT RPGs have one of the most loyal followings of any video game genre. You can find Final Fantasy fans and Zelda fans arguing in forums to this very day about which franchise is better. Pokemon fans are always bragging about how they caught a MewTwo without a Master Ball. One thing they all have in common is that they all love the RPG title. However, for Android, a good RPG can be hard to find as a simple search can turn up hundreds of results. So we’ve put together a best RPG list to help people find the best of the best. As usual, if you’d rather watch than read, our video is posted at the bottom. Let’s get started. Source url Click on the source URL link to grab My Boy! Free – GBA Emulator from the Google Play Store. Best RPGs for Android – Emulators Okay, so emulators aren’t technically RPG titles. However, by using an emulator, there is a huge selection of RPGs available to people who know how to find them. We’re not talking obscure titles either. With an SNES emulator, you can find Zelda and Final Fantasy games along with more obscure classics like Mario RPG and Star Ocean. With a PlayStation emulator, you can find greats like Lunar 1 and 2, Final Fantasy 7 through 9, and some more obscure classics like Legend of Legaia and Chrono Cross. With a Game Boy Advanced Emulator, you can play some classic Pokemon games, Breath of Fire, and Golden Sun, among others. A good emulator is hard to find and sometimes you have to tinker with settings to get certain games to work. Once these peculiarities are perfected, though, new RPG fans can catch up on the classics and old RPG fans can relive some of the greatest games ever made. To get a good Game Boy Advanced emulator, click the source link in the picture above. Click here to find a good PlayStation emulator and Click here for a good SNES emulator. You’ll have to find the ROMs on your own. Source url To download Chrono Trigger from the Google Play Store, click the source URL. Best RPGs for Android – Chrono Trigger Chrono Trigger is one of the most iconic and successful RPGs of all time. There aren’t many trustworthy RPG lists that don’t have Chrono Trigger somewhere in the top 3. It has an original and charming story line mixed with a lovable cast and epic soundtrack. That combo makes Chrono Trigger a must own for RPG aficionados and new players alike. It really is that good. This is not only available for Android but as an emulator game as well. There are caveats for both. The emulated versions don’t have the newest content included by Square Enix in the Android release. On the other hand, the Android release has had some compatibility problems and people say the controls take a bit to master. No matter which way you play it, you’re in for a treat. The game was made by the guys who did Final Fantasy, the guys who did Dragon Ball, and the guys who did Dragon Quest all working together. It would be like if Jean-Baptiste Quéru and Linus Torvalds started working with the CyanogenMod team on custom ROMs. Source url Click on the source URL to get Covenant of Solitude from the Google Play Store Best RPGs for Android – Covenant of Solitude Covenant of Solitude is the first RPG on the list that’s native to Android. As such, it’s also one of the best. It presents with a polished look, easy to learn game mechanics, and an original story line. It’s a top down, 2D RPG like Final Fantasy or Pokemon. So fans of those types of games will find this game easy to get used to. The game starts with a lonely kid who has the ability to talk to and summon monsters. After a tragic accident, the kid ends up in jail and just wants to die. As these games typically go, fate has a much different plan for our protagonist. The opening sequence has a lot of dialogue, but once it gets rolling it will suck players right in. Source url To download Defender of Texel from the Google Play Store, click on the source URL. Defender of Texel is definitely among the most unique RPGs on the list. When you look at the game play and premise, it feels almost more like a Facebook style flash game than a true RPG. You can only perform so many actions before being forced to wait for more moves and there are in-app purchases. However, there are solid RPG elements there. The premise of Defender of Texel is simple. You have a small group of fighters that you use to defend the land of Texel. To use them, you swipe the character square during battle to select which line of 3 gets to go. You can do up to 3 swipes in a single round meaning all 9 characters can attack each round if you prefer. After a few battles, you complete missions and earn experience and items. You use the items to build more fighters and the experience to level up. While it isn’t like most traditional RPG styles, people seem to really enjoy it. Source url To download Eve of the Genesis HD from the Google Play Store, click the source URL. Best RPGs for Android – Eve of the Genesis HD Eve of the Genesis HD comes from the same development team that also produced Covenant of Solitude. Between Covenant of Solitude and Eve of Genesis, this makes Kemco Games easily one of the best RPG studios for Android. Eve of Genesis is even more polished and refined than Covenant was and Kemco Games put a bunch of extra little details to make things feel more complete. The characters’ mouths move when they talk and you can see it when you touch or swipe on the home screen. Little things like that do actually matter to some gamers. Eve of the Genesis begins innocently enough. One of your lady friends takes off on an adventure to a nearby cave. Since all your friends are busy, you are tagged to go get her. As these things go, a casual trip to the cave starts a much larger adventure. Overall the story line is really strong and fans of the top down, 2D RPG style will definitely enjoy this title. Source url To download Final Fantasy Dimensions from the Google Play Store, click on the source URL. Best RPGs for Android – Final Fantasy Dimensions and Final Fantasy III Having a best RPG list without a Final Fantasy title is very nearly blasphemous. It happens to be the second highest selling RPG franchise of all time behind only Pokemon. So we’ve included two on ours. For those who love the old school charm of the early Final Fantasy titles, Final Fantasy III and Final Fantasy Dimensions are the games you’re looking for. These are as old school as it gets. In both games you play a protagonist and, with the help of friends, you wander around the world map on foot or on airships. You slay all the bad guys and defend all the crystals from the forces of evil. For those who played early Final Fantasy titles growing up, buying these games again will bring about waves of nostalgia. For the budding RPG fans, this is the best opportunity to enjoy the titles for the first time. If you want to grab Final Fantasy Dimensions, click the source URL in the picture above. To get Final Fantasy III, click here. Source url To download Zenonia 5 from the Google Play Store, click on the source URL. Best RPGs for Android – Zenonia 5 In an attempt to capture as many different types of RPGs as possible, we’ve included Zenonia 5 on our best RPGs for Android list. Zenonia 5 is a hack and slash RPG where gamers accept new quests from people, go and kill some bad guys, complete the quests, and accept the next one. This is definitely geared toward the more casual RPG gamer. It’s perfect for those who don’t want the tedious dialogue associated with in depth story lines or level grinding. Thanks to its simplistic game play, above average graphics, and quick level progression, Zenonia 5 definitely appeals to newer RPG fans. In addition to regular game play, there is also a multiplayer element. Gamers can engage in PvP battles to gain more prestige and experience. So if one type of game play gets boring, there is always a second one to play to take a break which should help keep the game fun for awhile. Source url To get SoulCraft from the Google Play Store, click on the source link! Best RPGs for Android – SoulCraft We’re not going to beat around the bush, SoulCraft is one of the best looking games on this list. It cant compare to the best on console and PC, of course, but compared to most Android games, SoulCraft delivers some great graphics. As opposed to most RPGs on this list, SoulCraft plays more like Gauntlet Legends. Players enter levels, hack enemies to pieces, and use the loot and experience to level up and buy upgrades. For fans of hack and slash RPGs, this is among the best out there. Combat is very simple, as it’s literally just move and fight. As you unlock more things, you’ll have more options in battle like potions and magic use. It’s free to play, but supported by in-app purchases. So there will come a point where you’ll have to grind a little bit if you don’t want to spend money. Source url To download Order & Chaos Online from the Google Play Store, click on the source URL. Best RPGs for Android – Order & Chaos Online For you MMORPG fans wondering if we would include something for you, your time has come. Order & Chaos Online is a masterpiece MMORPG on Android and definitely the one we’d recommend to anyone looking for an MMORPG adventure. The graphics are above average, the game play is pretty simple to learn, and people in the game are generally pretty friendly. In fact, while I was testing this game, someone randomly came up and saved my life from an enemy that someone at my level had no business fighting. As I say in the video, thank you again random online person! Aside from the camaraderie, simple game play, and decent graphics, Order & Chaos Online features some character customization, a few character classes, and different areas people can play through. These “servers” are accessible to anyone in any area but you have to pay a small fee to switch over.  If you’ve been waiting for an MMORPG on Android to sate your addiction, look no further than Order & Chaos Online. So which RPGs are the best? As you can see above, we’ve made a leaderboard taking the best RPGs and ranking them. These rank are not based on personal prejudice or bias. They are determined by you guys, the gamers, as these are ordered based on their rating in the Google Play Store. In the event of a tie, the game with more reviews took the higher spot. So if you’ve never played an RPG before or you don’t know which RPGs on Android to try out first, the gamers have spoken. Just check the picture above to see which games people believed to be the best. As we stated earlier, RPG gamers are among the most loyal fans in the video game universe. So it’s understandable that your favorite may not be on this list. If we managed to miss one of your favorites, feel more than free to leave us a comment and let us know what we missed! The post The Best RPGs for Android appeared first on Android Authority.

Samsung the number one smartphone manufacturer in China in 2012 Posted: 10 Mar 2013 01:32 PM PDT Samsung enjoyed a brilliant 2012 courtesy of the amazing sales numbers of the Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note 2, along with its numerous mid-range and entry-level offerings. Samsung become the leading device manufacturer in the US, with Apple a not-so-distant second, and the Korean company has run away with the market share in the world’s largest smartphone market, China. According to numbers released recently by Strategy Analytics and published via Yonhap, Samsung sold around 30.6 million smartphones in 2012, nearly tripling its sales figures from the year before, resulting in a 17.7% market share. The jump of 5.3% from 2011 has led to Samsung being the top selling smartphone manufacturer in the country for the first time since it entered the market in 2009. Chinese smartphone manufacturer Lenovo took the second spot with 13.2%, followed by Apple at 11%, and Huawei (9.9%) and Coolpad (9.7%) rounding out the top 5. It’s not really unexpected that Android smartphone manufacturers are seeing huge gains in market share numbers in China, considering the fact that the Android OS dominates the Chinese smartphone market. The biggest casualty in the recent Android surge has been Nokia, which led the market in 2011. The company has seen its numbers fall from a massive 29.9% share to a meager 3.7% in 2012, leading to a fall to seventh place in the list. Of course, these numbers may see a change this year, with local Chinese manufacturers the market with budget-friendly yet highly spec’d Android smartphones. While Android’s dominance of the market will likely continue, it may be difficult for companies like Samsung to compete effectively in such markets. What are your thoughts? Are you surprised that Samsung is the market leader in China? Do you think Samsung will be able to continue its dominance, or are we looking at a shake up of the numbers this year? Let us know in the comments section below. The post Samsung the number one smartphone manufacturer in China in 2012 appeared first on Android Authority.

Samsung’s Unicorn Apocalypse is a real Google Play Store game Posted: 10 Mar 2013 10:40 AM PDT Remember all those Samsung SAFE commercials and their Unicorn Apocalypse-centered stories? Well, it turns out that Samsung did indeed work on such a game, which is what we, and probably others watching the ads, suggested along the way. The game appears to be the winner entry for the contest to produce the Unicorn Apocalypse title in Samsung's TV ads and here is its story: The Unicorn Apocalypse has come! As the world crumbles and burns, a lone unicorn wreaks havoc on the last of humanity. Play as the unicorn, the harbinger of the apocalypse. Race across urban rooftops avoiding the deadly unicorn traps and soldiers that the Anti Unicorn Force (AUF) has deployed. Beyond the foot soldiers exist enemies both cunning and strong, so use your magic dash and rainbow lasers to blast through your enemies, avoid your own death, and prolong the Unicorn Apocalypse! Linear Difficulty Scaling 3 Menacing Boss Types Epic Metal Soundtrack Engaging Apocalyptic Environment Bring Forth the Unicorn Apocalypse! The Unicorn Apocalypse game is available as a free 28MB download from the Google Play Store and it requires Android 1.6 and up to run. However, don't expect it to be a best-selling title. The game has an average rating of 2.3 stars out of 133 reviews so far, with the majority of ratings being 1-star reviews. Have you tried it out yet? The post Samsung's Unicorn Apocalypse is a real Google Play Store game appeared first on Android Authority.

Samsung Galaxy Pop pops in orange in South Korea Posted: 10 Mar 2013 08:46 AM PDT In case you aren't necessarily looking for a flagship Samsung handset this year, you can always go with something more affordable from the same smartphone maker such as the Galaxy Pop, which is now available in orange in South Korea. The handset can also be purchased in white and grey, and in case it looks familiar that's because the Galaxy Pop is the equivalent of the Galaxy Premier that's already available in other markets. However, the Galaxy Pop is not just a rebranded Galaxy Premier, as it offers an improved processor, 1.4GHz quad-core CPU compared to the Premier's dual-core processor. Other specs and features include a 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED Display, 8/16GB of memory, 8-megapixel camera and 2-megapixel front-facing camera, NFC, 2100mAh battery and Android 4.1.2 with TouchWiz on top. The phone retails for 700,000 in the region (flip cover included,) or around $642. That’s the full off-contract price for the device, so expect it to be cheaper when purchased with a contract from the local carriers that will pick it up. Anyone interested in the orange Galaxy Pop? The post Samsung Galaxy Pop pops in orange in South Korea appeared first on Android Authority.

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• Reviewing Humble Bundle 5: Dynamite Jack
• White Nexus 4 bumper appears at a Videotron store in Montreal
• Unicorn Apocalypse game from Samsung commercials hits the Play Store
• HTC One: Ten frequently asked questions
• From the Editor's Desk: Back to the land of the living
• Samsung launches bright orange Galaxy Pop for South Korea
• HTC One accessories on sale ahead of UK launch

Reviewing Humble Bundle 5: Dynamite Jack Posted: 10 Mar 2013 04:10 PM PDT A few of the games in Humble Bundle 5 are making their Android debut, and Dynamite Jack is one of them. This retro-styled game that reminds us of old arcade titles translates well to the phone with touch controls. And because its part of the Humble Bundle, it won't cost you much to play. Hang with us after the break and see how Dynamite Jack performs in its first Android release. read more

White Nexus 4 bumper appears at a Videotron store in Montreal Posted: 10 Mar 2013 03:08 PM PDT We've heard rumors and stories about the "official" white Nexus 4 bumper before, but this is the first time we've ever heard about one for sale. Sitting in the case at a Videotron store in Montreal, Canada beside the normal black Nexus 4 bumper, it's just screaming to be bought. The $19.99 price tag is the same as the black model offered at Google Play, which is out of stock. Again.  We have no idea if or when these will filter their way to other retailers, of if they will even be sold through Google's store front. At least we now know it's real. Hit the break for a closer look. Thanks, Hakim! read more

Unicorn Apocalypse game from Samsung commercials hits the Play Store Posted: 10 Mar 2013 01:48 PM PDT Samsung has been using a fictional game called "Unicorn Apocalypse" in a barrage of internet and TV commercials lately, and has followed up on it by actually releasing the game in the Play Store. In the commercials, Samsung tends to poke fun at the fictional developers of the game because they take it so seriously, and the game certainly continues with that theme. Unfortunately the game hasn't exactly gotten great reviews in the Play Store, with most users noting that the game doesn't play properly, and when it does the content isn't exactly exciting. We've noticed that the visual assets aren't set properly for 768x1280 displays either. With little bugs aside, it's a fun little game to look at -- if for nothing more than to have the game from the commercial on your phone. You can grab a download from the Play Store at the source link below. Download: Unicorn Apocalypse (Google Play)

HTC One: Ten frequently asked questions Posted: 10 Mar 2013 07:41 AM PDT We're getting ever closer to the public release of the HTC One, with the all-new Sense 5, and we're putting this guy through its paces. There's quite a lot to go over, and we're getting a lot of the same questions from many of you folks on Twitter, Google+ and in our HTC One forums. Our full review is coming in due time, of course. For now, let's tackle a few burning questions regarding the HTC One and Sense 5. (Chances are you'll see another installment at some point, so don't fret if we haven't answered your question just yet.) Here we go! read more

From the Editor's Desk: Back to the land of the living Posted: 10 Mar 2013 06:03 AM PDT The thing about trade shows is that you know there's a pretty good chance you're going to come down with something afterward. Between the travel and being crammed into a venue with 50,000 or so people for a week, germs happen. But, man, the post-show plague got me good this year following Mobile World Congress. Fortunately, I'm back to the land of the living. And it's a working weekend, too, as you might have guessed. We've got the HTC One in our hot little hands, and Samsung is doing its thing Thursday night in New York City. As my man Short Round once said, "No time for love, Dr. Jones." Let's get to it. A few thoughts on a few things: read more

Samsung launches bright orange Galaxy Pop for South Korea Posted: 10 Mar 2013 03:19 AM PDT Despite a name which almost screams low end, the Samsung Galaxy Pop is far from low end. Packing a quad-core processor, LTE, Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and many of the software bells and whistles the Galaxy S 3 has, the Galaxy Pop doesn't sound bad at all. Granted, it isn't something we'll be seeing anytime soon in European or North American markets, but it is on sale in Samsung's native South Korea.  Previously only available in white or grey, Samsung's latest push on the device sees this insanely colored bright orange version launching. Samsung is hoping to capture the imagination of younger smartphone users with this one, but one thing is certain -- it definitely stands out in a crowd. via Sammyhub

HTC One accessories on sale ahead of UK launch Posted: 09 Mar 2013 06:12 PM PST The HTC One may not yet be on sale anywhere in the world, but that hasn't stopped the official OEM accessories arriving. UK retailer, Clove Technology, has already received stocks of three accessories for the forthcoming new hero device from HTC.  First up is the 'Double Dip' hard shell case. Made of a soft touch polycarbonate, the phone slides into the main portion of the case then the 2 differently colored caps snap on at each end keeping the One nice and secure. It also seems to offer a slight lip around the front edges, so as to give a little extra protection when placed face down. The Double Dip costs £14.99.  There's also a pack of 2 screen protectors, which do pretty much what you'd expect them too. Specific to the device, these cost £6.00 And last, but by no means least, the official HTC One car dock. Of all smartphone accessories, a good car dock is one often coveted by many users. HTC had some pretty nice car docks in the past, and this latest shouldn't disappoint either. When the phone is docked, bluetooth automatically activates so as to connect to your in-car bluetooth system. The design is somewhat unique too, with the actual cradle only covering the lower half of the phone. It's not the cheapest item at £44.99, but it's surely a fine way to utilise your new HTC One in the car. Full details and some early snaps of all three can be found at the source link below.  Source: Clove Technology

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