Posts Tagged ‘ review ’

Google Samsung Nexus 10 Android Tablet Unboxing (Video)

December 13, 2012
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We have the Google Nexus 10 tablet in the SmartKeitai labs for review and this is the unboxing video for the device. The Nexus 10, manufactured by Samsung, sports a 10-inch WQXGA Display (2560 x 1600 pixel resolution, 300 ppi), 1.7 GHz Samsung Exynos 5250 dual-core Cortex A15 processor with Mali T604 GPU, 16...
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Verizon HTC Droid DNA Unboxing (Video)

December 11, 2012
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The HTC Droid DNA is the first smartphone in the U.S. to feature a 1080p Full HD display. The Super LCD3 display with 1920×1080 resolution and 440ppi is also complimented with a powerful Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro 1.5GHz quad-core processor, 2GB of RAM, an 8 megapixel rear camera, a 2.1MP front-facing camera, and 4G...
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Samsung Galaxy S3 Premium Suite Update Video Demo (Part 2)

December 10, 2012
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After demoing half the features included in the Premium Suite upgrade for the Galaxy S III last week, Samsung has now posted part 2 of the series on YouTube. This should help clarify what users should expect from the update. Watch the video above and check out the changelog below. Powerful Multimedia - Paper...
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Verizon Samsung Galaxy Note II Unboxing (Video)

December 7, 2012
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In this video, we unbox the Samsung Galaxy Note II for Verizon Wireless (SCH-i605). This Android smartphone-tablet hybrid, or “phablet,” is also available on all major US carriers, including Sprint, AT&T and T-Mobile, as well as many worldwide mobile providers. It’s the same device showcased in a recent Samsung commercial featuring NBA superstar LeBron...
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Samsung Galaxy S III Premium Suite Upgrade Video Demo (Part 1)

December 7, 2012
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Samsung just posted an informative video on YouTube showing off some of the features included in the Premium Suite upgrade for the Galaxy S III Android smartphone. Unlike the lengthy Premium Suite update video for the Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet, the demo for the Galaxy S3 appears to be the first of a two...
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Angry Birds Star Wars Hoth Update Adds 20 New Levels, Princess Leia and AT-AT Walkers on Android and iOS (Video)

November 29, 2012
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“It is a dark time for the Rebellion. Evading the dreaded Imperial Starfleet, a group of freedom fighters has established a new secret base on the remote ice world of Hoth. Unfortunately the evil Darth Vader discovers their hideout, and the desperate Rebel birds must escape the AT-ATs and Pigtroopers hot on their trail....
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Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean and Premium Suite Update (Official 12-minute Video Demo)

November 23, 2012
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The Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 will be getting a significant software update in various regions in the coming weeks and months. Along with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, the upgrade delivers enhanced multitasking, new S Pen-optimized features, enhanced content creation and editing capabilities. The Korean smartphone and tablet manufacturer has even put out a 12-minute...
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Angry Birds Star Wars for Android (Video Review)

November 8, 2012
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- YouTube Direct Link Rovio just released Angry Birds Star Wars for Android, Windows Phone 8 and iOS devices. In the video above, we review the new game on the Google Nexus 7 Android tablet. It’s actually quite fun as it brings new aspects and gameplay mechanics to the series. The game still revolves...
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HauntedBooth 3D Ghost & ZombieBooth Android and iOS Apps (Video Review)

October 31, 2012
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This is a video review of MotionPortrait’s HauntedBooth 3D Ghost and ZombieBooth apps for Android and iOS. The apps allow you to alter photos of yourself or your friends by transforming any portrait of a person into a ghost or zombie. In fact, we used images of President Obama and Governor Romney in the...
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Google Cancels October 29 Android Event Due to Hurricane Sandy, Nexus 10 Tablet Appears in Brief Video

October 28, 2012
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Google’s upcoming Nexus-themed Android event, originally scheduled to take place in New York City on October 29 at 9AM ET, has apparently been postponed due to the perfect storm currently brewing in the Atlantic Ocean. Google: “We are canceling our Monday morning event in New York due to Hurricane Sandy. We will let you...
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AT&T to Release LG Optimus G on November 2 (Video)

October 18, 2012
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The second largest wireless carrier in the US, AT&T will begin selling the LG Optimus G on November 2 for $199.99 with a new two-year agreement. That’s a nine days before Sprint will make its variant of the handset available on its 4G LTE network. Eager AT&T subscribers can already pre-order the device by...
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Sprint LG Optimus G Android Phone Arrives November 11

October 18, 2012
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Sprint is set to release the LG Optimus G Android smartphone on November 11 for $199.99 with a new two-year contract. Pre-orders will begin earlier in the month on November 1st. The Optimus G features a 4.7-inch WXGA (1280 x 768) True HD IPS Plus display, Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 Pro 1.5GHz quad-core Krait processor,...
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Sharp 5-inch 1080p FHD 443ppi Smartphone Display Prototype First Look (CEATEC 2012 Video)

October 12, 2012
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Sharp showcased its upcoming 5-inch 1080p FHD (1920×1080) prototype display with 443ppi (pixel density) at CEATEC 2012 in Chiba, Japan. Release information is currently lacking, but Sharp claims it’s already mass-producing this full HD mobile display, so early 2013 seems like a good launch point for consumer devices. We imagine Android smartphones or phablets...
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Huawei Ascend HW-01E Hands-on from CEATEC 2012 (Video)

October 12, 2012
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This is a quick hands-on video of the Huawei Ascend HW-01E Android smartphone for NTT Docomo. The handset sports a 4.5-inch 720p HD display, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 8 GB of internal storage, 13 megapixel rear camera, 1.3MP front-facing camera, 1750mAh battery, 4G LTE, NOTTV, One-Seg, Osaifu Keitai, and Android 4.0 Ice...
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KDDI Palm Print Authentication Android App on HTC J (Video)

October 11, 2012
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We’ve seen smartphones integrated with facial recognition technology and fingerprint readers in the past. Well, this brief clip from CEATEC 2012 shows a demo of KDDI’s new palm print authentication app for Android smartphones. It essentially allows users to unlock their devices using the rear camera and an app that registers and scans your...
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