Posts Tagged ‘ 2012 ’

Reminder: Samsung Galaxy Note Now Available on T-Mobile

August 8, 2012
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T-Mobile released the 5.3-inch screened Samsung Galaxy Note smartphone today. It’s available for $250 with a new or renewing two-year agreement. The Galaxy Note features a 5.3″ HD Super Amoled display, a 1.5GHz dual-core CPU (Snapdragon S3, not S4), 1GB of RAM, an 8 megapixel rear camera, 2MP front-facing camera, “4G” (HSPA+ 42) connectivity,...
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Redesigned Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Quad-Core Android Tablet Announced, Coming in August (Specs, Pics, Video)

August 6, 2012
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Samsung announced the Galaxy Note 10.1 Android tablet ahead of IFA 2012. If it feels like you’re experiencing a bit of deja vu, that’s because this is the second time Samsung has introduced the device. However, this time the tablet has been redesigned with more power, memory and a better camera in order to...
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Firemonkeys Teases Real Racing 3 Game (Video)

August 3, 2012
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EA Mobile and Firemonkeys, formerly Firemint, announced the next game in the Real Racing HD series, appropriately called Real Racing 3. RR3 features all-new licensed tracks and a bevy of licensed vehicles from a variety of manufacturers. As you can see above, the game trailer shows off some of its next-gen graphical prowess. Firemonkeys...
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Samsung Starts Mass Production of ‘Ultra-Fast’ Flash Memory for Smartphones and Tablets

August 2, 2012
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Samsung has kicked off its mass-production efforts for ultra-fast flash memory, in 16, 32 and 64 GB densities, for Android-powered smartphones and tablets. The Samsung eMMC (Embedded Multimedia Card) Pro Class 1500 claims the industry’s quickest speeds for an embedded memory device – reading data at up to 140 MB/s and writing it at...
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Sony May Update 2011 Xperia Smartphone Line to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean After All (Statement)

July 31, 2012
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A few days ago, a Sony Mobile representative on Facebook stated that the company would not be updating its 2011 Xperia line of smartphones to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean. However, it seems Sony is now backtracking after an uproar of disappointment and anger from Xperia users. In an official statement on the company’s product...
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Samsung P10 Galaxy Tab Android Tablet with 11.8-inch 2560×1600 HD Display in the Works for 2012 Debut

July 30, 2012
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According to submitted court documents during the ongoing Apple vs Samsung saga, the South Korean electronics manufacturer is apparently preparing a tablet, currently codenamed “P10,” that has a monstrous 11.8-inch HD display with 2560×1600 (WQXGA) resolution, 256 ppi and 16:10 aspect ratio. It also sports 4G LTE connectivity, in case you were wondering. Although...
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T-Mobile Adds Samsung Galaxy Note on August 8

July 30, 2012
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T-Mobile USA announced the Samsung Galaxy Note two weeks ago and now official release details have been confirmed. The 5.3-inch screened phablet, that’s phone + tablet, will be available on the fourth largest wireless network in the nation beginning August 8 for $250 with a two-year agreement. The Galaxy Note features a 5.3″ HD...
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Samsung Outs Windows Phone 8 ‘Odyssey’ and ‘Marco’

July 30, 2012
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During an ongoing legal dispute with Apple, Samsung has outed two potential Windows Phone 8 devices, called Odyssey and Marco, in submitted court documents. The pair of handsets are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon S4 MSM8960 dual-core 1.5GHz processor, support 4G LTE connectivity, and will apparently launch in Q4 of 2012. The Odyssey is clearly...
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Everyone’s Olympic Games: The Road to London 2012 Samsung Galaxy S III Commercial (Video)

July 28, 2012
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In this latest advertisement, Samsung continues to market the Galaxy S III as the official Android smartphone of the 2012 London Summer Olympic Games. Called Everyone’s Olympic Games – The Road to London 2012, the commercial concentrates on various features of the handset from an athlete’s perspective. Check out the video below. Video Description:...
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No Android 4.1 Jelly Bean Updates for 2011 Sony Xperia Line

July 28, 2012
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Although Sony recently upgraded the complete 2011 Xperia smartphone line to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, it seems they will not be treated to the newest 4.1 Jelly Bean update. The news comes from Sony Mobile’s Facebook page, where UK product manager John Cooper revealed that the Sony Ericsson Xperia Arc S and Xperia...
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Samsung Galaxy S III and Note Featured in the London 2012 Olympic Opening Ceremony (Video)

July 28, 2012
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If you closely watched the entertaining 2012 London Olympic Opening Ceremony last night, then you may have noticed Samsung’s brief presence during the event. Both the Galaxy Note and Galaxy S III were featured during the first cultural segment of a dance routine in the show’s celebration. The scene celebrated the invention of the...
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Sony to Unveil New Devices at August 29 IFA 2012 Event

July 25, 2012
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Sony will be holding a press conference on August 29 at IFA 2012 in Berlin, Germany. Details are scarce at the moment, however, an invitation for an “exclusive booth unveiling” implies new Android smartphones will be announced at the event. Possibilities include: the ST26i Xperia J, LT26ii Xperia SL, LT29i Hayabusa and LT30i Mint....
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HTC One X+ Heading to T-Mobile, Possibly with Tegra 3+

July 25, 2012
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The mystery T-Mobile handset previously known as the HTC Era 42 has now been identified as the HTC One X+. The “plus” attached to the One X moniker suggests the T-Mobile version of the popular Android smartphone will offer a bit more than the original found overseas and on AT&T. That could mean it’s...
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CTV Olympics London 2012 Android App Released

July 22, 2012
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We’ve already supplied folks in the United States and United Kingdom with information on how to live stream the Games of the XXX Olympiad on the go via the NBC Olympics Live Extra and BBC Olympics apps for Android and iOS. Now, here’s an option for those residing in Canada. The CTV Olympics London...
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HTC Confirms Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for One X, S, XL

July 20, 2012
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Jeff Gordon, Global Online Communications Manager for HTC, confirmed today that Android 4.1 Jelly Bean updates are in the works for the HTC One X, One XL and One S smartphones. “We know HTC fans are excited to get their hands on Google’s latest version of Android. At this point in time, we can...
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