Sunday, June 23, 2013

Android Phone Fans

Android Phone Fans


Design Love: Feedly

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 01:06 PM PDT

With the end of Google Reader nearly upon us, it's becoming more and more important to look for a replacement. So far, I've decided to shift to Feedly, primarily because of their beautiful Android app.

Uniquely Android: AutomateIt

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 09:35 AM PDT

AutomateIt is quite possibly the simplest way to automate your Android device. The free version comes with 31 possible triggers and 27 possible actions, opening up an enormous world of possibilities.

Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean leaks (again) for the Galaxy S3, brings handful of Galaxy S4 features

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 07:12 PM PDT

Android 4.2.2 Jelly Bean has just been leaked for the Samsung Galaxy S3. Build number I9300XXUFME7 is the latest, and brings several features reserved for the Galaxy S4.

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Missed Samsung’s Premiere 2013 event? Watch the full recording here!

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 07:51 AM PDT

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Good news if you didn’t catch Samsung’s Premiere 2013 event— you can view the entire thing here at your leisure. Samsung released some pretty cool devices at the event, ranging from Galaxy cameras to ATIV tablets. They really did a good job focusing on specific niches, releasing products for many different types of customers. Samsung also released a bunch of new colors for the Samsung Galaxy S 4. Check out the video below for the full event recording. 

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Vine for Android updates to version 1.1 bringing some much needed improvements to the popular video-sharing service

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 07:34 AM PDT

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The increasingly popular video-oriented companion to Twitter, Vine, has updated their new Android app to version 1.1 bringing some very important improvements to the app, which currently has an average rating of 3 stars. Today’s update brings huge improvements to performance including quicker capture speed, higher quality and improved audio/video synchronization. Users now have the ability to clear their local cache in the app’s settings, search for users and hashtags and share videos to Facebook. Finally, the developers have included some bug fixes and tweaks to the UI. 

The ability to clear the cache is crucial for any app dealing with video, but the feature is still not perfect. While it erases any unposted Vines from your storage, it doesn’t change the fact that its saving those unposted files in the first place. The next logical step would be to include an option to save or trash the unposted Vines in the first place. Hit the download link below to give the updated version of Vine a test-drive.

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Sony tease new SmartWatch with an announcement expected at Mobile Asia Expo

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 07:16 AM PDT

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Sony are no strangers to technology innovation, especially in the portable space. The same company that brought us the WALKMAN also brought us the first “smart” watch in 2007, two points they made very clear in recent tweets with hashtags #itstime and #MAE13 (short for Mobile Asia Expo). These tweets and a couple more in the same vein seem to indicate that Sony have a new SmartWatch up their sleeve (pun absolutely intended).

Aside from the Mobile Asia Expo, Sony has some upcoming media events in Shanghai and Europe in the coming weeks, where they are expected to announce their hotly anticipated 6.4-inch phablet, presumably alongside an updated SmartWatch. The timing is perfect as multiple companies including Google and LG have stepped into the smartwatch arena, and as Sony knows, there is always room for innovation.

Source: Xperia Blog


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Android 4.2.2 test build for Samsung Galaxy S III leaked

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 07:01 AM PDT

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As the summer solstice was drawing to a close, SamMobile released a leaked test version of Android 4.2.2 firmware for the Samsung Galaxy S III. According to sources, Samsung is still testing the Android 4.2.2 build and may still be in the process of adding features such as the Samsung Galaxy S 4‘s camera features. The official release of Android 4.2.2 for the Galaxy S III is expected some time in July or August.

While the latest build may be missing the Galaxy S 4′s camera functions for now, it is clear Samsung is bringing over many features from their latest flagship to its predecessor. The new build includes Galaxy S 4 lockscreen features like the addition of the Light unlock effect, an improved Ripple effect, the ability to add multiple lockscreen widgets, change the clock size, and setup a personal message.

The Settings UI has been overhauled to incorporate a tabbed interface, making it look just like the Galaxy S 4 version. Voice controls have been added so different functions of the phone can be controlled in that manner, again, a Galaxy S 4 feature being replicated on the Galaxy S III. Other smaller improvements include things like a white background for the gallery modes, a smart switch widget, driving mode, the Daydream feature, and improvements to the notification center/shade.

The firmware is intended for the international Galaxy S III. If you think you want to give it a try, hit the source link for the install instructions and the download link. The firmware is not officially released or supported by Samsung, so you are taking the risks of bricking your smartphone in your own hands.

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Another possible image of the Samsung Galaxy Note 3 hits the internet

Posted: 22 Jun 2013 06:48 AM PDT

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A Chinese source has leaked another image of what appears to be the highly-anticipated Samsung Galaxy Note 3. It carries Samsung’s signature plastic design with a prominent home button and a huge (possibly 6-inch) screen with virtually no bezel. Rumored specs for the device look promising including a 1080p display, Snapdragon 800 processor, 3GB of RAM, 13-megapixel rear camera and S-Pen functions.

The device will presumably run Android 4.2.2 and could be announced at this year’s IFA event in Berlin September 6th. All of you phablet enthusiast let us know in the comments if this is the phone you’ve been waiting for.

Source: Ameblo


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TalkAndroid Daily Dose for June 21, 2013

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 07:33 PM PDT

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With hectic schedules, it can be hard to keep track of everything in your news feed. That’s why we created the TalkAndroid Daily Dose. This is where we recap the day’s hottest stories so you can get yourself up to speed in quick fashion. Happy reading!!

Apps

Gameloft's Gangstar Vegas released for Android

Sega announces sale on four popular 'Sonic The Hedgehog' games in Play Store

Google

Google rumored to be preparing "Google Mine" organizational service

Phones

Korean Samsung customers upset over rumored Galaxy S 4 with Snapdragon 800 CPU and LTE Advanced support

Miscellaneous

HTC CEO Chou says company to rebound to highest level ever with 15% of market

Tokyo court rules Samsung infringed on Apple's "bounce-back" patent

 


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Sony hints on a new version of the Sony SmartWatch

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 12:38 PM PDT

Sony SmartWatch was officially announced back in April last year, although we don’t know whether it was a great hit or not, but it seems Sony received a good response as it looks like they are planning to launch a successor to it. Their recent activity on their Sony Xperia twitter account hints that they might reveal the new SmartWatch at the Mobile Asia Expo 2013. As the tweets says "One in three smartphone users want smart wrist wear", with #itstime and #MAE2013 hash-tags, that clearly tells us that Sony got something up their sleeves for the mega event.

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via: Xperia Blog 

 

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Google rumored to be preparing a new service to help you get organized

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 12:26 PM PDT

According to an unofficial Google blog, Google is preparing a new service called Google Mine. It looks to be integrated with Google+ and offers a way to keep track of the items you own (or you’d like to own) and share them with your circles. According to rumors you will be able to:

  • Catalog your belongings and track what you have
  • Review your belongings for your friends to see
  • Control who sees what and track conversations
  • Send requests to borrow or try out friends’ stuff
  • Share stuff you wish for, get recommendations
  • Share stuff you are giving away, find takers
  • Follow, browse, and search items that friends share

Another neat feature we are hearing about in Google Mine will be the ability to enter specific information about your objects. For example, you can change the status of an object to “lent”, “given away”, “got it back”, “lost it”, or “had in the past”. You will even be able to post videos about the object, write reviews, and add it to a wishlist. You can also review popular items and see items others have shared.

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Right now, Mine is being tested internally at Google and no release date has been announced. As always, we will make sure to update you as soon as we hear more.

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RadioShack offering $100 Google Play credit with purchase of HTC One

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 09:30 AM PDT

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RadioShack is offering customers a $100 Google Play credit with the purchase of a new HTC One. The deal, which runs through June 30, requires a two-year service agreement on either Sprint or AT&T.  You can take advantage of the limited time promotion by going to radioshack.com/htcone or one of the retail stores around the country.

RadioShack customers purchasing an HTC One on Sprint or AT&T will also receive a free $100 Google Play credit.   This special HTC One promotion is available with a qualifying 2-year plan in-store or online at RadioShack.com.

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AT&T now offering new GoPhone prepaid smartphone plans

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 08:58 AM PDT

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AT&T has begun offering new smartphone plans for customers who use the GoPhone service. The prepaid, no-contract smartphone plans range in price from $25-$60 per month depending on the amount minutes and data you need. Specifically, the new plans are the $40 and $60 options.

  • $25 — 250 minutes, unlimited messaging
  • $40 — 500 minutes, unlimited messaging, 200MB data
  • $50 — unlimited minutes, unlimited messaging, WiFi data only
  • $60 — unlimited minutes, unlimited messaging, 2GB data

There are, of course, other options to add including additional data allotments. Should you need more than the 2GB plan, for instance, you can add 1GB for $10/month. Also, all of the plans include your standard fare of voicemail, call forwarding, call waiting, caller ID, nationwide long distance and three-way calling.

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Kool-Aid Man PhotoBomb App is here, Oh Yeah!

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 08:38 AM PDT

Photobombs seem to be all the rage lately. If you’ve been bored with the typical friend bomb, animal sit-in, or mystery stranger yet don’t want to give up on the silly pics, you may be interested in this new option.

Kool-Aid, the sugary beverage you know and love from your past has launched its first-ever Kool-Aid Man PhotoBomb App! This free app, available for Android and iOS users, allows fans to superimpose Kool-Aid Man into their favorite personal photos. PhotoBomb app users can move, scale and manipulate images to fit Kool-Aid Man into any photo opportunity. All photos will then be share-able on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

OH YEAH, you know you’re interested! So far reviews don’t look so great, but if your looking for a giggle or two you can check out the Kool-Aid Man Photobomb App now on Google Play.

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Play ball! Enjoy a gallery of baseball-themed wallpapers for your Android

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 08:33 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 baseball!  Why? Because we’re nearly halfway through the season and we’ve yet to give any love to America’s Pastime. We like the way these look on our device(s) and think you’ll appreciate them as well. And, with nearly twenty to choose from, there’s plenty to get you through until the pennants are clinched.

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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!

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Superman

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Beach

Bright and Colorful

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LG’s Optimus G successor likely to arrive on August 7

Posted: 21 Jun 2013 06:54 AM PDT

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The successor to the LG Optimus G — the one with the Snapdragon 800 CPU — is likely to arrive on August 7. How do we know? Simple. LG sent us an email advising we keep that date open on our calendars as they are “hosting an international media event on August 7 in New York City.” Considering we’re an Android-related site, it doesn’t take much to figure out that we’re gonna get.

Should we see the so-called Optimus G2 show up on August 7, we could be in for a real treat. Rumored specifications thus far suggest 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage, a 1920x1080p HD display, and rear 13-megapixel camera. This is all in addition to the killer processor. Other details tossed around include a buttonless design with an ultra-thin bezel.

If history is an indicator, we might hope to see multiple carriers offering support for the new smartphone. Sprint, for its part, looks to be lined up already.

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