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Leaked Documents Show Even More Proof The Sprint Galaxy Nexus Smartphone Likely Arrives On April 22nd

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 02:19 PM PDT

Is the Sprint Galaxy Nexus truly arriving in just a few weeks? It sure appears to be the case folks. Our friends at BGR seem to have gotten a hold of yet another internal document highlighting the device’s arrival on April 22. This latest leak matches up with rumors we’d already heard about last week regarding the April 22nd release date on the NOW Network.  Moreover, Sprint stores around the country should be receiving the various merchandising items which would showcase the full potential of the device. All we need now is just the formal confirmation from Sprint and/or Samsung for the imminent release date.

While the device’s April arrival looks to be unofficially official, let’s just hope the majority of the country will be able to enjoy Sprint’s new LTE network sooner than later.

source: BGR

Limited-Edition White Motorola MOTOLUXE Smartphone Arrives For Tesco

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 01:55 PM PDT

If you live in Europe, chances are you’ve probably seen one of the more appealing budget smartphones by Motorola called the MOTOLUXE. Additionally, chances are you may have been interested in the device, but perhaps felt that the black color was too bland or boring for you. If you’re looking for an added twist on the device, you’re in luck as MOTO & retailer Tesco have teamed up to bring a limited-edition white MOTOLUXE smartphone. The device will be available for free on a £20 plan which gives customers 250 minutes and 500MB of mobile data. In case you’re wondering, yes— the device will have Gingerbread 2.3 on board but on the flipside— word on the street is that the device may possibly be updated to Ice Cream Sandwich at some point. Very appealing indeed.

Hit the break for the full presser.

Motorola Mobility Launches MOTOLUXE™ in White at Tesco in the UK

Ultra-stylish, ultra-vogue smartphone from Motorola Mobility just got cooler with an ice white version available at Tesco online and in-store from today

LONDON –April 12, 2012 – Calling all British style gurus! Get ready for even more choice when it comes to flaunting your fashion flair with the arrival of an ice white version of the ultra-vogue, rail-thin MOTOLUXE™ from Motorola Mobility UK Limited. The smartphone that combines brain and beauty is available in Tesco Phone Shops and online through Tesco Direct in the UK from today priced free from £20 a month on Tesco Mobile.

 

When it comes to panache, this Android™ 2.3 powered smartphone sets the bar high. With a 4-inch touchscreen that's perfect for writing emails, surfing the Web and watching movies, you'll always be connected, clued-up and entertained – whether at work, hanging out with friends or out on the town.

For photo buffs, an 8-megapixel autofocus camera with flash lets you shoot like a pro. You can even instantly share the pics with friends and family using the phone's pre-loaded social networking apps.

But there is a reason this is called a smartphone! Incorporating Motorola's MotoSwitch user interface, the MOTOLUXE learns who you talk to and which apps you use the most, and puts all that information front and center.

The Social Graph feature gives you easy and fast access to the people who really matter. It learns who's most important to you and uses that information to populate the home screen. The more frequently you communicate with someone, the bigger their icon becomes. The Activity Graph focuses on your app habits; automatically changing to reflect the apps you use the most to provide customised menus.

With Music Now you can now play your favorite music while the Smart Gallery feature displays your favorite pictures as collections.

When you're on the go, MOTOLUXE's GPS technology will point you in the right direction and make sure you get to where the action is. If that isn't enough, the phone is Bluetooth®1-enabled, as well as your portal into Google Play™ – where you'll find thousands of games, apps, music, books and movies.

MOTOLUXE also sets itself apart with a lanyard slot that lights up, so you can see when you've missed a call, text or even check battery charge at a glance.

"We are dedicated to offering great value and choice to our customers and we see the MOTOLUXE as one of the must have handsets of the summer," said a Tesco Mobile spokesperson. "The combination of the sleek and stylish MOTOLUXE and a choice of great value Tesco Mobile tariffs ensures this smartphone will be sure to turn heads both online and in-store."

"The new MOTOLUXE in white offers even more choice to UK fashionistas when it comes to smartphones that combine sleek style and high-end features that won't break the bank," said Victoria McManus, UK & Nordics marketing director, Motorola Mobility. "Not only does this smartphone have a big screen and the latest, greatest entertainment tools, it's affordable and combined with Tesco Mobile you'll be sure to have plenty left over to take your brand new smartphone out and show it off."

Pricing and Availabily

Motorola MOTOLUXE in white is available free from £20 a month from today in Tesco both online and in-store.

Contest: Win one of twenty-five FREE copies of Volume+

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 12:35 PM PDT

The folks over at Meltus contacted us and wanted to giveaway 25 free copies of Volume+ to our loyal readers. If you’re not familiar with Volume+, it gives you the ability to boost up your overall volume including your bass/treble and save/load your own custom EQ settings on your Android device. You can also utilize their presets for the best sound possible. Since Volume+ works system wide it will work with Google Music, Pandora, Slacker, and every other music software on your device (that doesn’t have a built in EQ). If you’re into sound quality at all, you’re going to want Volume+.

They have two versions. The paid version ($1.99), which includes 9 presets, the ability to go +8 on the levels, and advanced controls. The free version only has one preset, the ability to go +4 on the levels, and no advanced controls.

Hit the break for contest rules and download links

We are of course giving away the paid version. All you have to do is head over to our forum post and tell us your favorite band. You will have until Sunday, April 15 at 11:59pm. We will pick twenty-five random winners and announce them on Monday, April 16. Winners will receive an email with instructions in the account that is associated with their username. Good Luck.

Click here to enter

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DROID Incredible 4G gets a minor tweak to its name

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 11:49 AM PDT

Lately, most of the blog sites have been referring to the DROID Incredible 4G as the HTC Incredible 4G sans DROID. We’ve been using the “DROID” name because my thoughts are that there isn’t much of a chance Verizon wouldn’t put this under the DROID line since the last 2 devices were. Of course nothing is official until we see it in a press release, but sometimes we can get a good idea of the naming scheme from accessory manufacturers. As you can see in the above image there is one minor addition and that’s LTE. I’m not sure Verizon really needs to add LTE to the name, but I think it’s safe to say it’s going to be a DROID folks.

source: pocketnow

Digital Hive Live Wallpaper Available For Android In The Google Play Store (Video)

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 11:09 AM PDT

Live Wallpapers just keep getting cooler and cooler for Android, especially with the kind of hardware hitting the market these days. Live Wallpapers are no longer taking the toll they once did on performance and battery life.  Latest to catch our eye is the Digital Hive Live Wallpaper, a unique interactive background that allows you to choose from an array of swatches to suite the mood you’re in.

Displays a 3D grid of glowing, pulsing hexagons. This full version also allows you to select any color and enables touch interaction with the hexagons.

The app will run you .99¢ in the Play Store but is well worth the coolness (is that a word?).  The application has been brought up to speed to work with most devices including the Galaxy Nexus. The application even allows for multi-color support. The app is compatible with both your smartphone and your tablet.  Check out the video below of the quick demo as well as some of the screen shots touting the cool looking digital hive.  Run your fingers across the screen and watch the hexagons respond at the touch.  Check it out for yourself and if you like it, feel free to drop a comment or two below.  Hit the break for the video, pics and to get to the download links.  Enjoy.  

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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Specs And Launch Date Still Up In The Air

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 10:18 AM PDT

We’re thinking the same thing you are, when the heck is this device going to be officially announced and what will really be under the hood when it’s released?  While word of the Galaxy Tab 2 series has finally broke with both release dates and pricing announced, the Galaxy Note 10.1 is still in PR limbo as we’ve yet to confirm a date for its release or whether or not the device will in fact launch with a dual-core 1.4 GHz Exynos SoC, as mentioned at MWC or the new quad-core demon of a SoC, the Exynos 4412.

At a press conference held yesterday, a spokesperson stated that there was no release date specified as of now and that it was possible the final product could be different than what was unveiled at MWC.  This isn’t the first time Sammy pulled a little switcheroo as they’ve done this with the original Galaxy Tab 10.1 almost a couple of years ago, revealing a much different piece of hardware than what was originally announced.  The comapany’s main goal was to “make a splash” at the event which Samsung believes it did flawlessly, however, we’ll have to wait and be patient for more details on the device.  So what’s our guess?  Not sure entirely but we’re leaning on the hope that Samsung is working on getting the much anticipated quad-core Exynos chipset under the hood before an official release.  And who knows, it’s possible we could see the device announced simultaneously with the Galaxy S III, where both devices could be the first to unveil the new SoC.  What do you think?  The comments section is yours for the taking.

source : The Verge

Dark Legends now available exclusively on Google Play and Chrome Web Store, iOS to follow in two weeks

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 10:06 AM PDT

We’ve been hearing about Spacetime Studios latest  MMO, Dark Legends, for a few months. It’s finally available now as a 2 week exclusive in the Google Play Store and Chrome Web Store (PC, Max, and Linux). Dark Legends is the third title from the Legends franchise, which also includes Pocket Legends and Star Legends: The Blackstar Chronicles. Dark Legends puts you in the role of a sired vampire who must battle humans, hordes of the undead, packs of werevolves, covens of warlocks, and legions of demons.

This launch marks an industry first in that it’s the first MMO to launch across both mobile and desktops simultaneously, which means people can play the same game together on desktops, smartphones, and tablets.

Sorry iOS fans, you will have to wait until the 2 week exclusive period is up to get your chance to play. It’s a free app, but you can purchase enhancements through microtransactions and virtual currency.

Hit the break for a quick promo video, download links, and full press release

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Spacetime Studios Teams Up with Google on World's First MMO to Launch Simultaneously on Mobile and Desktop

Dark Legends Now Available Exclusively On Google Play and Chrome Web Store

AUSTIN, Texas – April 12, 2012 – Spacetime Studios, working closely with Google, is introducing the world's first MMO to launch simultaneously on mobile and desktop platforms. The mobile MMO Dark Legends is now available exclusively for a two week period on Google Play for Android devices and on the Chrome Web Store for PC, Mac and Linux.

The commercial launch of Dark Legends across both mobile and desktop simultaneously is another industry first by Spacetime Studios and furthers their goal to create a ubiquitous social gaming experience. The company's Legends series are the only 3D MMOs in the world that allow people to play the same game together on desktop computers, smart phones and tablets.  

Gary Gattis, CEO of Spacetime Studios, feels recent moves by Google to unify the gaming and social experience across its platform ecosystem are a powerful validation of his own company's long standing corporate mission to allow people to play with anyone, anywhere, anytime.

"Google Play and the Chrome Web Store allow us to upload and update our online, multiplayer games instantly. Their immediate and unified environment fits perfectly with Spacetime's ability to push global content to our suite of games on-the-fly across mobile and desktop." said Gattis. "We're both at the forefront of creating cross-platform gameplay that connects players in a much deeper online experience, anywhere and on any device."

Set in a gritty modern-day urban environment in which humans are aware of vampires' existence, players assume the role of a recently sired vampire who must battle to survive in a world which fears and hates their kind. In the struggle, players must face gangs of well-armed humans, hordes of the undead, packs of werewolves, covens of warlocks and legions of demons.    

Dark Legends is the third title in the highly popular Legends franchise of mobile and desktop games. The first two titles, Pocket Legends and Star Legends: The Blackstar Chronicles, are the world's largest mobile MMOs with more than seven million downloads. 

Dark Legends is free to download and play. The game features optional microtransactions and virtual currency that enhance the play experience with vanity items, health packs and premium revives. 

After the exclusive period the game will also be available for iOS devices.

For more details visit http://www.darklegends.com.

 

Come up with the next Badass for Shadowgun and win a free t-shirt

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 08:58 AM PDT

Madfinger games is looking for fans to come up with the next badass for Shadowgun. All you have to do is like them on Facebook and give them your idea about the next arch enemy of John Slade. You will have to state their name, provide three powers or abilities they possess, and a short history of your badass all in 100 words or less. They will pick the top three entries and give them a fantastic original Shadowgun t-shirt. If you aren’t familiar with Shadowgun, check out our review. Hit the break for download links for the game and the source link to get started.

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Vodafone Galaxy S II Ice Cream Sandwich update not happening today

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 08:32 AM PDT

Sorry to be the bearer of bad news, but those of you with a Vodafone Galaxy S II hoping for some Ice Cream Sandwich love today are going to be disappointed. For now the news isn’t all that bad as they still plan on having it available tomorrow via KIES and over the air by April 17. Here’s their statment

Unfortunately Samsung have told us this morning that they are unable to make the update available to you as planned.

The new plan from Samsung is that the update will be available via KIES tomorrow, 13th April, and via Over The Air update on Tuesday 17th April. If this moves at all, we'll of course let you know.

I know a lot of you, like us, will be disappointed at this last minute change of plan and we continue to challenge Samsung to make this available to you as quickly as possible.

Let’s hope tomorrow brings some good news!!

source: eurodroid

 

Sony Xperia SmartWatch now available in the U.S. for $149.

Posted: 12 Apr 2012 08:12 AM PDT

Remember the Sony Xperia SmartWatch that was announced at CES? Well it just became available in the U.S. for $149. The Xperia SmartWatch will connect to most Android smartphones (2.1 and up) via Bluetooth so you can easily receive text messages, emails, Facebook feeds, Twitter feeds, manage phone calls, and control music. You will find apps in the Google Play Store and developers can make apps specifically for the Xperia SmartWatch as well. It’s both dust proof and splash proof and comes in a variety of colors. For now its available at the sony site and in all sony stores. Retailers will be announced shortly. Hit the break for the full specs, list of available apps, a quick demo video, and full press release

Key Features of Sony Xperia™ SmartWatch:

  • Dimensions: 1.42 X 1.42 X 0.3 in
  • Weight: 0.55 oz
  • Display: 1.3" OLED display, 128 x 128 pixels
  • Compatibility: Bluetooth™ 3.0 and Android™ 2.1 or above
  • Connectivity: Standard USB charging
  • Battery life: Up to 4 days

Apps pre-installed

  • All events (displays in chronological order)
  • Messaging  (SMS/MMS)
  • corporate E-mail (for Sony™ and Sony Ericsson Android phones)
  • Gmail (for all other Android smartphones)
  • Calendar Notifications
  • Facebook™
  • Twitter™
  • Music Player
  • Call handling (call, mute, reject, or answer and send pre-defined SMS)
  • Pre-defined SMS, e.g. missed calls – I'm busy, messaging – call me, email – ok
  • Battery strength
  • Find phone
  • Weather widget
  • Plus lots of apps on Android™ market.

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Full press release:

Store your Smartphone: SmartWatch from Sony Brings Android Power Straight to Wrist

Innovative Android™ accessory from Sony allows you to stay connected when your phone is stowed in your pocket or bag

  • Read social updates, text messages and email
  • Manage calls with a simple touch and swipe
  • Personalize with apps downloaded from Google Play
  • Control music on your smartphone
  • Snap pictures with your Android phone from a distance

April 12, 2012, Atlanta, GA –Sony Mobile Communications announces the availability of its new SmartWatch, a wearable device that extends the power of Android smartphones by sending timely and personal information from your smartphone straight to your wrist. A vibration and screen alert notifies you of key events, like an incoming call.  It also allows you to read texts and emails as well as receive Facebook™ and Twitter™ updates – all from your wrist.

SmartWatch from Sony connects to Android smartphones via Bluetooth™ giving you the ability to control key functions without removing your smartphone from your pocket or bag. With just a tap, touch, and swipe, SmartWatch turns from a watch displaying the time to a remote information center for your Android smartphone.

A growing number of apps are available for download through Google Play – including those for social updates, workouts and music – all customized for the 1.3-inch OLED SmartWatch touch screen. While SmartWatch works with these existing apps, Android developers can create apps specifically for the device.  SmartWatch works with most Android (2.1 and above) smartphones.

"SmartWatch is the first of many Smart Extras that seamlessly connect and expand the smartphone's reach and user experience," said Paul Hamnett, President and Head of Customer Unit, North America, Sony Mobile Communications. "Designed to break free from the single screen experience, SmartWatch provides access to live content and entertainment on the go."

The durable SmartWatch is dust proof and splash proof and comes with a black rubber wristband included in the box. Wristbands in five additional colors are available for purchase.  SmartWatch's design includes a rear mounted clip, so it can be removed from the wristband and attached to clothing or a belt.

At launch, SmartWatch has a suggested retail price of $149.99 and will be available at http://www.sony.com/smartwatch  and Sony stores. SmartWatch availability at additional retailers will be announced soon.

SmartWatch is part of Sony Mobile Communications' strategy to create Smart Extras that make Android smartphones smarter.

Key Features of Sony Xperia™ SmartWatch:

·   Dimensions: 1.42 X 1.42 X 0.3 in

·   Weight: 0.55 oz

·   Display: 1.3" OLED display, 128 x 128 pixels

·   Compatibility: Bluetooth™ 3.0 and Android™ 2.1 or above

·   Connectivity: Standard USB charging

·   Battery life: Up to 4 days

·   Language support for: English, Spanish, French, Chinese (Traditional), Portuguese, Swedish, Russian, Danish, Polish, Japanese, Czech, German, Modern Greek, Dutch

·   Notifications: Display notification or vibration

·   Apps: All events (displays in chronological order), Messaging  (SMS/MMS), corporate E-mail (for Sony™ and Sony Ericsson Android phones), Gmail (for all other Android smartphones)Calendar Notifications, Facebook™, Twitter™, Music Player, Call handling (call, mute, reject, or answer and send pre-defined SMS), Pre-defined SMS, e.g. missed calls – I'm busy, messaging – call me, email – ok, Battery strength, Find phone, and Weather widget. Plus lots of apps on Android™ market.

·   Additional SmartWatch bands available in pink, white, mint, grey and blue
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