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GameStop to offer Android Tablets at over 1,600 stores Nationwide

Posted: 29 May 2012 01:16 PM PDT

You may have noticed as an avid gamer, and game trader, that there are Android tablets available for purchase and/or trade at 200 various locations. Looks like this program has been working out pretty well. GameStop has announce that out of the almost 4,500 locations in the US, it will commence offering Android tablets in 1,600 locations, from various manufacturers. The models specifically noted are the Acer Iconia Tab A200, ASUS TF300T, and the Toshiba Excite 10. These tablets won't have only the stock apps you'll normally find with a tablet purchase, but will "include a hand-picked selection of free games". Tablets are no exception to being able to purchase on trade so this could be a good chance to get a quality tablet on trade for those games you've beat 3-4 times and have no more need for. Hit the jump for the full press release.

More Than 1,600 GameStop Stores Now Carry Android Tablets
Experience a new way to game this holiday weekend

GRAPEVINE, Texas–(BUSINESS WIRE)–May. 25, 2012– GameStop (NYSE: GME), the world’s largest multichannel retailer of video games, now carries a selection of Android™ tablets in more than 1,600 U.S. stores, just in time for the holiday weekend. With models like the Acer Iconia Tab A200 (only $299.99 through June 2), ASUS TF300T ($399.99) and Toshiba Excite 10 ($449.99), consumers are sure to find a tablet that’s ideal for gaming and more. To find a store near you, visit www.GameStop.com/gs/landing/events/tablets.

Android tablets purchased at GameStop come loaded with valuable extras including a hand-picked selection of free games, like Sonic CD and Riptide, the Kongregate Arcade gaming app and a free issue of Game Informer Digital. As with all products sold by GameStop, these items can be purchased with trades of games, consoles and even an old iPod®, iPhone® or iPad®. Customers wishing to purchase online can take advantage of free shipping on select tablets. Visit www.GameStop.com and search “tablets” for complete details.

Add-on Pack Gives Galaxy Nexus some Samsung Galaxy S III Goodies

Posted: 29 May 2012 12:39 PM PDT

Okay, so no Samsung Galaxy S III in hand yet, right? Soon though. Even though this is the case right now we continue to see offerings from the talented Android developers out there with things like S-voice being ported to other ICS devices. What we now see from developer madphone with additional contribution from others in the Android community is a full add-on of a number of features pulled from the SGS3.

XDA member madphone says: "This Addon Pack is meant to bring Galaxy S3 feeling to Googles Galaxy Nexus".

There it is, a nicely packed add-on for the Galaxy Nexus. Inside this flashable zip you'll find a number of stock apps from the SGS3, including sounds and icons to get that 'inspired by nature' feel. Noted in the original post is that it will flash over any CyanogenMod 9 nightly, but since this add-in has been posted, it has been tested and confirmed by the XDA community that it'll work on CM9, AOKP, SlimICS and possibly more. So if you're looking for a little Touchwiz-ness or just a nice hands-on preview of what's to come with the release of the Samsung Galaxy S III, head on over to the source, check out the rest of the screenshots, grab this add-on and give it a shot yourself. If you like what you get, let us know in the comments. Remember, don't forget to give the devs the thanks they deserve for all the hard work.

source: xda

 

Samsung Galaxy S III Event to be live streamed by Vodafone Australia

Posted: 29 May 2012 10:58 AM PDT

 

For many of us Sydney, Australia isn't just a hop, skip and a jump away. So being present for this upcoming live launch event of the Samsung Galaxy S III is most likely out of reach. Thanks to the interwebs and the kindness of Vodafone Australia, we won't have to miss the event. Vodafone will be streaming this even live for the rest of the world to view. Just be settled in front of your favorite streaming device at 9:50 Sydney time, grab the popcorn, head over to the Vodafone Australia site, and you'll be all set.

source: ausdroid

 

 

Google receives patent for ‘augmenting a field of view’ for Project Glass

Posted: 29 May 2012 10:54 AM PDT

Google Glasses or Project Glass might just be the most anticipated new technology at the moment.  We’ve reported on a few patents that are related to it, and the latest one (filed March 14, 2011) involves augmenting a field of view. What does this mean you ask? Well Google realizes the field of view for a human is 180 degrees. Not only that the human brain is unable or at least most of the time isn’t able to process all objects (and features) within this view. This means that when looking at monuments, buildings, or other objects, a person could miss out on other objects that could be of interest. This goes for both what is in the person’s field of view and of course outside their field of view, and therefore, this is what augmenting a field of view represents.

The below image represents:

The device 500 comprises two horizontal arrays of visual indicators, one above and one below the lenses. Within each array, the device 500 may illuminate a visual indicator that indicates the relative spatial location of the building 502. For example, visual indicators 504a and 504b may be illuminated, as shown. Each of visual indicators 504a and 504b is located in a center-right portion of its respective array, thereby indicating to a user of the device 500 the relative spatial location of the building 502 to the center-right of the user. 

source: USPTO
via: engadget

 

 

Android ICS updates now pushing to Xperia arc and Xperia neo

Posted: 29 May 2012 10:09 AM PDT

Unfortunately a large number of Xperia Play owners are not happy about the fact that their Playstation-certified device has been denied the Android 4.0 upgrade. Fortunately the wait is over for Xperia arc and neo owners! A screenie posted recently tells us that Ice Cream Sandwich is now starting to roll out to the Sony devices. Handset will be updated to Android 4.0.4, Which brings a multitude of enhancements which the user will love, and can take full advantage of. Over at Sony Mobile you can get the full details of what to expect from the upgrade. Also upgrading are other devices in the Xperia line that currently are sporting Android 4.0.3, and now can get their hands on 4.0.4. Head on over to the Sony Xperia Support site for all the info you need to get your upgrade started and details on this update.

source: xperiablog

Samsung Galaxy S III possible U.S. release within the next month says Senior VP

Posted: 29 May 2012 09:42 AM PDT

Android fans in the US and pretty much anywhere outside of Europe will be glad to hear that the latest rumors surrounding the SGS3 just may be true. Based on words from TJ Kang, Senior VP of Media Services, the Samsung Galaxy S III is said be launched in June of this year. Kang leads us to believe this by stating that the SGS3 will be on a more "compressed" release timeline, unlike previous launches where we feel the device we've been waiting for will never come.

Kang says:

“So I think it will be available more or less globally within a month of the European release.”

Be sure to note the terms "I think" and "more or less". These senior exec's are normally very careful, when it comes to giving info out, so I think we can take the SVP's word for it, that we should see the release of the Samsung Galaxy S III during the month of June. If you need a refresher on this device, head on over to hands-on article of the SGS3 that Samsung uploaded to YouTube earlier this month.

source: pocketlint

Samsung Music Hub exclusively for the GSIII

Posted: 29 May 2012 07:52 AM PDT

Samsung is just full of announcements today, having just stated the delay of the pebble blue GSIII. Now Sammy has some good news with the official announcement of their “Music Hub” that will initially be available exclusively for the GSIII. Music lovers will be able to have access to over 19 million songs for purchase along with free 30 second previews of each song and a web-based interface for listening and purchasing at musichub.com. It sounds very similar to what is currently offered by competitors now so we will have to see if Sammy will be adding any distinct flavors to separate themselves from the pack. Check out the full presser below for more details.

SAMSUNG LAUNCHES MUSIC HUB, OFFERING THE ULTIMATE MOBILE MUSIC SERVICE

New service integrates all your music experiences in one place: Millions of songs, your own music stored in the Cloud, a music store and radio discovery
Initially launching on the Samsung Galaxy S III in Germany, France, Spain, Italy and the UK

29th May 2012, London, UK – Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital media and digital convergence technologies, today announced the arrival of the much anticipated new Music Hub – the first completely integrated, all-in-one mobile music service. Initially available on the Samsung Galaxy S III and hitting European markets today, Music Hub vastly simplifies and enhances the everyday experience of listening to music. Whether you're an avid collector wanting easy access to your own music collection, someone with ever-changing music tastes, someone who likes to sample a broad selection of music and genres or a passive listener who prefers radio, Music Hub provides a richer music experience for everyone.

Based on the technology services of mSpot, a leading mobile content service provider recently acquired by Samsung, the new Music Hub service will initially be available on the Samsung Galaxy S III and will soon be offered on a wider selection of devices.

"When you ask yourself, 'what do I want to listen to?' there is now one simple answer, for every mood, every place and everyone," stated TJ Kang, Senior Vice President of Samsung Electronics' Media Solution Centre. "With the new Music Hub, we're bringing the joy back to music – listening, collecting and sharing."

"We believe that today's mobile market must have an open mobile music system – one that offers all kinds of services across different devices. Music Hub removes all the barriers to your music," stated Daren Tsui, CEO of mSpot.

The new Music Hub service will be offered for free and also in a Premium version:

  • Music Hub Store: (free) Offering a vast, 19 million song catalogue provided by 7digital, Music Hub Store enables you to buy songs and albums, as well as listen to 30-second previews of all songs. Purchased music is stored in the cloud and automatically appears on all of your devices, while music can also be stored locally on devices for offline listening.
  • Music Hub Premium: (£9.99 per month) For £9.99 per month, you can upload and access your entire music collection anywhere, enjoy unlimited streaming from the millions of songs in the Music Hub catalogue and discover new songs with radio stations based on the artists you like.

Music Hub features include:

  • Scan & Match Cloud Locker: Upload your music to the cloud so you can play it anywhere. Music Hub utilises scan & match technology to decrease upload time and ensure high-quality playback. Any unmatched songs are directly uploaded from your library so you can access rare or personal recordings (100 GB of storage for all unmatched songs). When you edit playlists or purchase music, your collection stays automatically updated across all authorized devices.
  • Catalogue of millions of songs: Enjoy full access to our entire catalogue to stream or purchase, with unlimited plays and no advertisements. Search for new music, create playlists, share songs with friends, and view lyrics and album information.
  • Radio: Relax and listen to the music you like with personal radio and programmed stations. Create personal stations based on songs and artists you love, or browse genre stations recommended and tailor-crafted by the Music Hub team. Hear a song you like? Tag it so you can find it later and play it again whenever you want.
  • Recommendations: Discover great new music all the time with customised recommendations for songs, artists, albums and radio stations. The more you listen, the better recommendations you'll get.
  • Optimised for Mobile: Music Hub is optimised specifically for your Samsung device. Advanced streaming and downloading options let you save storage space, play music when offline, and cut down on cellular data usage. Audio settings are designed to prolong battery life and ensure smooth streaming even under spotty network coverage.
  • Web Player: In addition to the mobile app, users can access their music library and the Music Hub catalogue/store online at www.musichub.com. The Web Player allows users the freedom to play their music easily on any PC.

N.B.: Users must initially register on a Galaxy S III phone using a Samsung account.

Samsung officially confirms delays for pebble blue GSIII

Posted: 29 May 2012 07:23 AM PDT

Yesterday we reported that UK carriers were expecting shipping delays on the pebble blue version of the Samsung Galaxy S III. Now Sammy has decided to come forward and officially make a statement on the matter.

"Samsung's GALAXY S III Pebble Blue version comes with a newly invented blue colour and special hyperglaze material. In order to meet the highest internal quality standards and to provide the best quality GALAXY S III to customers, a short supply of Pebble Blue version is expected in some regions in the next 2-3 weeks. Samsung is working hard to ensure that customers will get the Pebble Blue coloured devices as soon as possible."

Rumors of poor quality back housing might just be the cause of this delay but we can only assume Samsung will do their best to fix the issues. I would definitely rock the pebble blue so hopefully we will begin to see more of them in the near future.

source: androidcentral

LG Set To Introduce A 5-Inch Display With 1080p HD Res And 440ppi Pixel Density

Posted: 29 May 2012 07:17 AM PDT

LG is all geared up to make their mark in the display department with the recent announcement of a new 1080p HD mobile display.  And though Toshiba holds the top spot for a highest pixel density on a mobile device, LG’s new display boasts a decent 440ppi.  With a 16:9 aspect ratio, the design was clearly made with HD on the brain.  The display itself will house a new variant of IPS, called Advanced High Performance In-Plane Switching (AH-IPS).  The new version of IPS is supposed to provide wider viewing angles and faster response times.  In addition, one can expect an increase in brightness efficiency.  Availability for the new tech is reported to be around the second half of this year on a 5-inch display and looks to completely crush the competition, which are Retina displays.  Check out the full presser after the break for more details.

 

LG Display Develops World’s First Full HD LCD Smartphone Panel

5″ Full HD display, creating perfect cloud computing environment

Seoul, Korea (May 28, 2012) – LG Display [NYSE: LPL, KRX: 034220], a leading manufacturer of thin-film transistor liquid crystal display, introduced today a 5″ Full HD LCD panel for smartphones – the highest resolution mobile panel to date. Allowing smartphone users to view Full HD content in the same quality as on TVs and monitors, LG Display and its new panel significantly advances the cloud computing experience widely considered the next major internet trend.

LG Display’s 5″ Full HD LCD panel is a step forward past existing mobile display technology. The LCD panel based on AH-IPS (Advanced High Performance In-Plane Switching) technology features 440ppi and 1920×1080 resolution, providing for the first time Full HDTV quality on a smartphone. With 16:9 widescreen aspect ratio, the panel is also 0.5 inches larger, 2.2 times denser in pixels, and 1.3 times more advanced in ppi than the preceding 4.5″ panel at 329ppi and 1280×720.

“As smartphones become increasingly valued for how well they do multimedia and with the rapid growth of LTE enabling faster large file transfers, our new 5″ Full HD LCD panel is certain to prove a significant asset to the mobile market,” said Sang-Deok Yeo, CTO and Executive Vice President of LG Display. “With the world’s highest resolution smartphone display, LG Display continues to remain a step ahead in developing the most innovative in display technology products.”

The display solution of choice for smart devices, LG Display’s AH-IPS is the technology behind the new Full HD LCD display. With the high density of AH-IPS, the naked eye is unable to distinguish between individual pixels. AH-IPS panels also express the original color of images highly precisely, and feature a wide viewing angle as well as stable display image and rapid response speed when touched. Finally, with its brighter light transmission and lower power consumption, AH-IPS is ideal for use in outdoor settings.

The 5″ Full HD LCD panel from LG Display is expected to be released during the second half of this year, and will be on exhibit for the first time at SID 2012 Display Week in Boston starting June 4.

 

 

Ice Cream Sandwich for the LG Spectrum leaks

Posted: 29 May 2012 07:06 AM PDT

It’s been a little over 7 months since the Ice Cream Sandwich SDK  was released, but there are still plenty of phones waiting for the update. Those of you who own the LG Spectrum will be happy to know that the ICS update leaked. We know it’s an official update, but we don’t know if it’s the final version. What does this mean? It means we have no idea when the Spectrum will get ICS. If you can’t wait any longer, you can certainly hit the source link and try to apply it, but from what I’m seeing, other users aren’t having all that much luck.

source: xda

 
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