Friday, October 5, 2012

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AT&T to carry Samsung Galaxy Camera in “coming weeks”

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 12:45 PM PDT

AT&T today announced that they will be the carrier of choice for the recently-introduced Samsung Galaxy Camera.  A press release just crossing the wire advises that it is set to touch down in the “coming weeks” but stopped short of anything specific.  Also absent at this time, price.

As a primer, the Galaxy Camera features a 4.8-inch HD Super Clear LCD screen, a 21x optical zoom lens and a 16MP BSI CMOS sensor.  Running Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the camera also boasts a quad-core 1 GHz processor and a slew of software touches for photo editing and uploading.  Speaking of which, AT&T’s version of the Galaxy Camera is equipped for the carrier’s 4G (likely HSPA+) network.

The Galaxy Camera is designed with several of the key content sharing features first introduced with the Galaxy S III including:

  • AllShare Play - Locate Samsung HDTVs, laptops and other devices on the same Wi-Fi® network that are ready to receive photo and video files. Users can remotely access files from Galaxy Camera with other devices on their home network like a PC or Samsung Smart TV™.
  • Share Shot - Automatically send still images taken with the Galaxy Camera to other Galaxy S III, and Galaxy Note devices up to 200 feet away
  • Buddy Photo Share - Instantly and automatically tags faces of existing device contacts in photos making it easy to share with them.

Would you consider picking one of these up for you or a loved one this holiday shopping season?

Press release

 

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Quarkie headphones review

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 12:37 PM PDT

Don’t laugh when we tell you this but some of the best-sounding headphones we’ve played with these last few weeks have giant viper snakes that stick out of your ear.  No, seriously.  Their called Quarkie, they look quirky, but they sound terrific.  We tested two models: Viper Head and Gemstone.

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DigitTimes ties Samsung, LG, Sony and HTC to Nexus rumors

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 09:56 AM PDT

Adding fuel to the growing fire that is the Nexus program, DigiTimes is today reporting that Samsung, LG, Sony, and HTC are “likely to be potential partners”. The entire post might read a little ‘lost in translation’ as it calls the initiative the “Nexus 7″ platform but we get what they are saying.  Nevertheless, they advise that the four partners are planning to launch smartphones around the program.

Google reportedly will allow branded vendors to set hardware specifications as well as looks of the forthcoming Nexus smartphones as long as the models are based on its latest native Android system, said the sources, adding that this approach seems to be acceptable to brand players, since Google apparently is keeping its promise of not offering preferential treatment to Motorola.

While this is not exactly new or groundbreaking stuff, it does match up with a recent string of reports.

DigiTimes

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Motorola acquires facial recognition company Viewdle

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 08:19 AM PDT

A Google representative today confirmed that Motorola Mobility has acquired image and gesture recognition firm Viewdle.  Apparently talks between the two companies were ongoing, having started back before Google scooped up Motorola.

Motorola Mobility today announced that it has acquired Viewdle, a leading imaging & gesture recognition company. Motorola and Viewdle have an existing commercial agreement and have been collaborating for some time. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed."

Considering that this is the sort of technology that would enhance apps and services such as Google+ and Picasa, we can appreciate why Google wants Viewdle. �

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LG Optimus G Nexus reported to arrive in November with Android 4.2

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 07:51 AM PDT

How about a fresh crop of Nexus rumors to get your day going, eh?  What would you say if we told you that the Optimus G is, in fact, going to be one of the next Nexus releases and it’s slated to arrive in November?  Nothing new, right?  What if we added that it was going to debut with Android 4.2 and usher in a new Nexus program?

According to our colleagues over at AndroidAndMe, LG is poised to deliver one of the next Nexus handsets in November under the name of LG Optimus G Nexus.  Reportedly, this is still but one of multiple models to come, but from the new Nexus initiative

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Samsung says Android 4.1 update for U.S. Galaxy S III models “coming soon”

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 07:14 AM PDT

Samsung has put together a quick and simple list of U.S. smartphones which are either getting or are expected to receive their Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update.  As of right now it basically acts as a placeholder or jumping off point for a number of Galaxy S III models and a trio of Nexus devices spread over Sprint and Verizon.  Still, this will be a good place for you to bookmark and return to once in a while. Hopefully we see the Galaxy S II and a few other products land on the list down the road.�

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T-Mobile gearing up for LG Optimus L9

Posted: 04 Oct 2012 06:52 AM PDT

T-Mobile USA appears set to offer the LG Optimus L9, according to a fresh set of leaked photos of said device.  The renders, which look to be press-ready images of the handset, come courtesy of @evleaks, a source of many Android recent tips. �

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