Posts Tagged ‘ iphone ’

Konami’s X-Men Android Game Free on Amazon Appstore

May 6, 2012
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If you’re looking for some classic arcade gaming action, circa 1992, check out today’s free Android game being offered on the Amazon Appstore – X-Men by Konami. We reviewed the superhero-based beat ‘em up title a while back, so be sure to watch the video above if you’re interested in gameplay. The free promotion...
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Gameloft Shows Off NOVA 3 Gameplay, Coming May (Video)

April 30, 2012
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Gameloft has released the first gameplay trailer for their upcoming HALO-like first-person shooter game, N.O.V.A. 3 – Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance, which will be released for Android and iOS (iPhone, iPad) in May. We’ll be sure to let you know the exact day it’s released when it’s revealed. Enjoy the teaser!
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Sprint Will Buy Old Smartphone, Plus Credit $50 if You Switch

April 30, 2012
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Sprint is having a promotion to encourage consumers to not only switch to their carrier, but also recycle. Until May 17, Sprint is offering to buyback eligible smartphone(s) (up to three per new line), plus they’ll credit your account with an additional $50 if you make the jump. More details below. From Sprint: Sprint...
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Verizon 2012 Android Smartphone Roadmap: Samsung Galaxy S III, HTC Note and Motorola Droid RAZR HD

April 26, 2012
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Verizon’s summer/fall 2012 smartphone roadmap indicates a promising lineup for the remainder of the year, at least according to a leak obtained by BGR. First, Verizon will supposedly offer a variant of Samsung’s much hyped flagship handset, the Galaxy S III. Availability isn’t known at this time, but a summer release makes a lot...
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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 Teases Galaxy S III, Attacks iSheep in New Video

April 23, 2012
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Samsung Mobile Unpacked 2012, which is scheduled for May 3, will be the venue in which the wildly anticipated Galaxy S III Android smartphone is finally introduced to the world. We’ve dealt with a ridiculous amount of rumors, along with authentic, fraudulent and questionable leaks to get to this point, so we’re thrilled to...
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Zooey Deschanel Apple iPhone 4S Siri Commercial (Video)

April 18, 2012
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Apple typically doesn’t need celebrities in their advertisements to sell their products, but it looks like they’ve decided to use that strategy with the iPhone 4s anyway. In the following videos, Zooey Deschanel and Samuel L. Jackson star in a pair of iPhone commercials to help sell the idea of using voice activated assistant...
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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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Facebook to Acquire Instagram for $1 Billion

April 9, 2012
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Following its success on iOS and recent release on Android, Facebook has announced plans to purchase Instagram for $1 Billion. The deal to acquire the popular image-sharing app will consist of cash and shares of Facebook, and it’s expected to close at the end of Q2 2012. Full presser below. Press Release: Facebook to...
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Rockstar Games’ Max Payne Coming to Android on April 26 After Two Weeks of iOS Exclusivity (Screenshots)

April 6, 2012
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Rockstar Games announced today that they will be releasing Max Payne for the Android platform on April 26th. iOS users will see the classic title two weeks earlier on April 12th. Check out Rockstar’s official statement and some screenshots of the game below. From Rockstar Games: The full classic Max Payne PC experience, Max...
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Sprint’s Projected 4G LTE Coverage Map for 2014

March 30, 2012
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We know Sprint will first launch their 4G LTE network in markets like Baltimore, Kansas City, Atlanta, Dallas, Houston and San Antonio by mid-2012. We also know Sprint plans to complete LTE deployment in 2014, but how will that translate in terms of nationwide coverage? Well, at the RCA Expo yesterday, Sprint revealed a...
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Angry Birds Space Reaches 10 Million Downloads in 3 Days

March 26, 2012
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Looks like Rovio’s pre-launch teasers for Angry Birds Space worked because the new title has apparently been downloaded 10 million times in just 3 days – incredible! If you haven’t heard, Angry Birds Space offers zero-gravity gameplay physics, 60 interstellar levels and new bird characters. Check it out for Android on the Google Play...
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Angry Birds Space Released for Android and iOS (Video)

March 22, 2012
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Rovio has released their newest game, Angry Birds Space! Android and iOS gamers can now experience the Angry Birds phenomenon all over again with newly introduced zero-gravity physics and slow-motion puzzles across 60 interstellar levels. The game also features new birds, new superpowers and will be updated regularly like the other titles. Check out...
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Rovio Posts Angry Birds Space Trailer, Character Videos

March 20, 2012
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Rovio has posted the official trailer for Angry Birds Space, as well as some character introduction videos for the Ice Bird, Blue Birds, Terence, Bomb Bird, Red Bird, and Lazer Bird. Check them out and look for the game to be released for Android and iOS (iPhone, iPad) on Friday, March 22.
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Apple iPhone and HTC Devices Top J.D. Power 2012 Smartphone Satisfaction Survey

March 19, 2012
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A new report from J.D. Power and Associates finds that Apple ranks highest in customer satisfaction among smartphone manufactures in 2012. The iPhone has taken the award for the seventh consecutive time, achieving a score of 839 on a 1,000-point scale, so the result for the top spot isn’t too surprising. For Android and...
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