Posts Tagged ‘ features ’

Samsung Unveils Galaxy S3, Coming May 29 (Specs, Video)

May 3, 2012
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Samsung finally (I repeat, finally!) announced and unveiled the Galaxy S III Android smartphone at a press event in London today. So what’s one of the most anticipated smartphones of the year packing? For starters, it’s rocking a gigantic 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display (1280×720). That’s much larger than what we’ve seen on the...
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Samsung Galaxy S III Announced (Press Release)

May 3, 2012
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Press Release (for specs, pics and video, click here): Samsung Introduces the GALAXY S III, the Smartphone Designed for Humans and Inspired by Nature May 4, 2012 Effortlessly smart and intuitively simple, Samsung GALAXY S III reveals a new concept of smartphone London, UK—May 4, 2012—Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd, a global leader in digital...
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Sprint Samsung Galaxy Nexus Gets FD02 Update

May 1, 2012
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The newly released Sprint variant of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is in the midst of receiving a minor, but important update (FD02) today that will fix network connectivity issues for some users. You should get an automatic update notification soon, but feel free to trigger it manually through the settings menu as well. Short...
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Verizon Sony Xperia Play 4.0.2.E.0.57 Update (Changelog)

April 30, 2012
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Verizon will be upgrading the Sony Ericsson Xperia Play Android gaming-centric smartphone to 4.0.2.E.0.57 soon. Unfortunately, this one doesn’t seem to be the promised Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade. When the update hits, which will probably be released in stages, you will receive an automatic update notification. You can also check for the...
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HTC EVO 4G LTE Marketing Material Dates May 18 Release

April 30, 2012
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A “reliable” tipster with a “proven track record” revealed over the weekend that the HTC EVO 4G LTE for Sprint will be released on Friday, May 18th. You can also view marketing material that Sprint plans to use during the month of May in the images above and below. As a reminder, customers will...
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Sony Tablet S Gets Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich

April 26, 2012
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Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich is now available for the Sony Tablet S. Users should expect an automatic update notification shortly or you can upgrade manually through the settings menu. Video walk-through embedded above and general changelog posted below. New Features: - Enhanced lock screen: Direct access to Notifications, Unlock direct to camera -...
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Google Drive Launched: Create, Store and Share Files

April 24, 2012
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Google has launched a new file creating, storing and sharing service, called Google Drive. Think of it as Google’s version of DropBox or Box.net. From Google: Today, we’re introducing Google Drive—a place where you can create, share, collaborate, and keep all of your stuff. Whether you’re working with a friend on a joint research...
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Samsung Galaxy S III Early Demo (Video Leak)

April 20, 2012
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Samsung will officially unveil the Galaxy S III Android smartphone on May 3, but today we’re possibly getting an early look at the device through what appears to be the first video demo. It was uploaded to YouTube by Tinhte before being quickly removed, and the device caught on film happens to match what...
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Sprint Details Galaxy Nexus Release: April 22 for $200

April 16, 2012
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Sprint has confirmed what we already knew through previous leaks and speculation: the Galaxy Nexus 4G LTE will be released on April 22 for $199.99 with a new or renewing two year agreement, or $549.99 outright. Customers who pre-order will begin receiving their Galaxy Nexus handsets as early as Friday, April 20. While Sprint’s...
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Sprint LG Viper 4G LTE Overview Video

April 15, 2012
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Sprint just posted the official overview video for the upcoming LG Viper 4G LTE Android smartphone, which will be released on April 22 for just $99.99 with a new or renewing contract. Check it out below. The Viper 4G LTE features a 1.2GHz dual core processor, 4″ WVGA display, 1GB of RAM, 4GB of...
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Sprint Posts Samsung Galaxy Nexus LTE Overview Video

April 12, 2012
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Sprint just posted an overview video for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus LTE on their official YouTube channel. The latest rumors point to an April 22 launch for Sprint’s variant of this pure Google Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich device, which happens to be the same date that Sprint announced today for the LG Viper...
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Android-powered Sony SmartWatch Released in the US

April 12, 2012
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Looking for an Android-powered watch? The Sony SmartWatch is now available in the U.S. for $150. Sporting a 1.3-inch OLED display and 8mm thin profile, the smartphone accessory offers users the ability to read texts, emails, Facebook/Twitter updates, as well as access SmartWatch compatible apps from the Google Play Store. You can also connect...
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Google Currents for Android Goes Global with Latest Update

April 11, 2012
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Google Currents has been updated to version 1.1, now making the popular app accessible to international users in their preferred language with a new translation feature. Read on for the full list of changes and hit up the Google Play Store to get started. Don’t forget to subscribe to the SmartKeitai Edition! New in...
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Toshiba Excite 7.7 Tablet Specs and Press Photos

April 10, 2012
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Excite 7.7 Tablet Specifications: 7.7-inch Premium AMOLED Display Technology NVIDIA Tegra 3 Super 4-PLUS-1 Quad-core Processor Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich 1GB of RAM Micro SD Card Slot Micro USB Port Scratch Resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Dual HD Cameras (2MP front-facing, 5MP rear-facing) Stereo Speakers with SRS Premium Audio Aluminum Surface 0.3 inches thin...
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Toshiba Excite 13 Tablet Specs and Press Photos

April 10, 2012
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Excite 13 Tablet Specifications: 13.3” HD+ (1600×900) AutoBrite LED Backlit Display 10-finger Touch Display 16:9 Widescreen Aspect Ratio Scratch Resistant Corning Gorilla Glass Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich NVIDIA Tegra 3 Super 4-PLUS-1 Quad-core Processor 1GB of RAM Quad Speakers with SRS Premium Audio Full-size SD Card Slot Micro HDMI and USB Ports Dual...
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