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Amazon and Target offer the Samsung Galaxy S III for $149.99

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Target and Amazon Wireless have been quick to push out this deal to existing AT&T customers. I don’t doubt if you haven’t upgraded to a new Android device recently there’s a pretty good reason. That reason is most likely you’re waiting on the Samsung Galaxy S III. And if you frugal (read: cheap) like me you should jump on this deal. Both Amazon and Target are now offering the SGS3 for $149.99 as an upgrade with a new contract. This deal is a bit different than usual. The best discount is being offered to those wanting to upgrade, and that’ll make the AT&T customers happy I’m sure. If you’re considering leaving your current carrier and signing with AT&T you’ll have to pay a whole $40 more at $189.99 to get your hands on this latest and greatest Samsung handset.

Choices are great aren’t they? So if you’re in the market for a Samsung Galaxy S III check out the sources for your next upgrade to the latest Samsung Android phone on the market.

 

Source: Amazon & Target

Samsung Plans to Launch It’s Own Social Networking Service

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Based on a report from The Korea Times, Samsung is going to debut a social network that a Samsung official says will compete with Facebook. They noted that the project is called in no subtle terms, “Samsung Facebook”. They don’t seem to be hiding the fact that the project is definitely geared toward a Facebook-like feel. Well there is no hard evidence on what this all entails, but it has been confirmed that it should go live in the Q1 of next year. Samsung’s idea is to have this social network span across their many internet ready devices for consumers.

It’s quite hard to say that this project, ‘Samsung Facebook’ could ever be real competition for the social giant Facebook in my opinion, but what’s another social network? Go ahead and toss it right in there with Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn, and Google+?  Whatever your feelings are on this move, Samsung is going to give it a shot.

source: theverge

 

Sony Mobile reveals two new Xperia Android Handsets to be Available Q3 of 2012

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Sony Mobile presents a couple new handset today that have a quite sleek, clean design and full of color. Sporting the Xperia name, they’ve now unveiled the miro and tipo Android smartphones. Both of these devices include “deep integration of Facebook” and should be available around the world the third quarter of this year. Sony Mobile went as far as to let the Facebook users choose which phones should be announces next, And below is the result.

The Xperia miro, being the higher end device of these two offering comes with a 800MHz processor, 3.5-inch 320×480 TFT display, 5-megapixel rear-facing camera and a front-facing VGA shooter as well. Included is an internal storage capacity of 2.9GB, expandable via a microSD slot up to 32GB, Sony xLOUD experience, and deep integration with Facebook. All running on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

The Xperia tipo also powered by Android 4.0 is slightly smaller with a 3.2-inch display and smaller 3.2-megapixel camera (front-facing camera is absent). You’ll get the same audio experience from Sony xLOUD, and the same internal storage of 2.9GB expandable to 32GB.

These are definitely a couple of good looking devices. No prices have been announced as of yet, but based on the specs they could turn out to be budget friendly. Once we get more information, we’ll pass it along. Check out the presser after the break for the full deets on the latest Sony Mobile offering.

source: sony mobile

 

Tom Tom Android App set to Launch soon says Co-founder

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I don’t know about most of our readers, but I’m fairly attached to my Google Maps and its navigation features on my Galaxy Nexus. Does everything I’ve ever needed it to do….so far. Maybe this is because it’s all I’ve ever used as a GPS device. Well, there are a few GPS navigation applications out there and there’s another to come.

Tom Tom for Android is just down the road, or is will be launching “fairly soon” as co-founder Peter-Frans Pauwels puts it. Yes, the latest GPS navigation application is on its way, and more insight from the co-founder tells us possibly this summer, although he won’t give any definite answer at this time. iOS users already use their version of the Tom Tom app which has been said to be doing very well. So this app being developed for Android will probably be welcome by many who would love another option for their traveling needs. These days with the power of the Android phones and even the sizes that we’ve seen as of late, there’s almost no need for a dedicated GPS device. And I think the companies developing for that market see this, and are gearing their development more and more toward the smartphone. There’s yet to be any mention of what the price tag on this app will be. Most likely it’ll be in line with the iOS app, which weighs in at close to $40.

source: pocketlint

 

Samsung’s new Eco-Friendly Galaxy Exhilarate Launches on AT&T June 10th for $50

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Back in January AT&T announced at CES a number of new devices and this Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate was one of them. This Android device would be considered an entry level smartphone, but it does pack a bit of decent hardware inside. Along with being eco-friendly, the Exhilarate boasts a 4-inch Super AMOLED display, 1.2GHz dual-core Snapdragon,, a 5MP shooter with video recording at 720p, a 1.3MP front facing camera. So this device stacks up to be a fairly decent phone for anyone looking for an Android phone in the $50 price range. June 10th you can expect the Samsung Galaxy Exhilarate to land on AT&T. So keep a close watch if this is right up your alley.

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EA Sports Madden NFL 13 to support Mobile Device Management of your football teams

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In less than four months we will be sitting in front of our favorite TV, or at our favorite sports bar on Sunday waiting for the kick-off of the first games of the 2012 NFL Season. Also, don’t forget, right about now you’re probably getting your invites to your regular fantasy football league’s (I know I’ve got at least one league invite waiting). So to round it all off, we now need to prepare for EA Sports Madden 13, coming soon. With this latest release of Madden will come a new feature, the ability to manage your teams by way of your Android phone or tablet. We don’t know the full details right now, but we can assume that managing a team would include: Trades, line-up changes and more. What makes this new feature more than welcome? Throughout our work day, if you have a change in mind for your team, without a second thought you can pull out your mobile device and make the management decisions required. This will free up time for gameplay when you power up that PlayStation 3, Xbox 360, or even the PS Vita, as the changes will be pushed to your account and you’ll be all set. So stay tuned and get ready for the latest offering from EA Sports, Madden NFL 13.

source: droidgamers

Android 4.0 being pushed to LG Optimus LTE in Korea so far

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Are you LG Optimus LTE owners waiting patiently for Android 4.0? Probably, but I doubt patiently. That’s fine though, because now it’s here, at least so far for those in Korea. Ken Hong from LG Public Relations tweeted a photo this weekend of his Optimus LTE sporting 4.0.4 as a bit of confirmation.  This upgrade that will soon be rolling out globally will be carrying the latest Android OS, Ice Cream Sandwich, and also the Optimus UI v3.0.

Last week we told our readers the word was out that a number of LG devices would be getting ICS this month, today in fact. So it looks like they are moving along with the upgrades. If you’ve gotten that anticipated notification in your status bar encouraging you to upgrade to Ice Cream Sandwich, let us know what you think of the user interface.

source: theverge

[Video] Google’s Project Glass uses Trackpad for User Interface Navigation

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Last month Google’s Project Glass was all over the web and the buzz spread like wildfire about this innovative new tech. Basically as you see from the image above it’s a pair of ‘glasses’ that you wear that Google’s Sergey Brin states will let you be “free to experience the world without futzing with, like a phone”. It’s a well-known trend that our smartphone devices are getting larger, and unfortunately with the cases we want to protect our beloved handsets, they get even bigger. As you’ll see in the video, Brin demonstrates with the help of the host, how the glasses will free up your hands.

For myself, from the initial video that was released, I was in awe at how cool this tech could or will be one day to possess. Seeing the patents Google was receiving gave even more confirmation that this new project would come true one day. I did have questions though: How will you navigate the UI of something that attached to your face? Would the technology be able to follow your eye movements and/or use voice commands to complete tasks? Whatever option that Google came up with, I knew I wanted it.  » Read the rest

Ice Cream Sandwich headed to the LG Optimus LTE, LTE Tag and Vu on June 4th

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LG has announced that it will be updating a few of their latest handsets. The Optimus LTE, the Optimus LTE Tag, and the Optimus Vu starting on June 4th will be upgrading to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. This upgrade will bring great new featured to the devices mentioned. Giving the user an all new user interface along with more features and enhancements over that of it’s predecessor Gingerbread. LG may not be the first to start upgrading their devices, but at least they have begun the transition. There isn’t yet any info on how the carriers of these handsets will be involved but as the news comes in we will report it.

Source: lg korea

 

Sony Announces Two New Android Handsets, the tough and water resistant Xperia Go and Xperia Arco S

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The Xperia go and Xperia arco S are the latest offerings from Sony. Both have a nice sleek and clean look, but can also fend off  life’s busy work weekwhether it be in the office or out in the elements of nature. These two new Android devices come designed to be water resistant and very durably, boasting a scratch resistant mineral glass protecting the 3.5” and 4.3” screens respectively. The Xperia go and Xperia arco S will be available worldwide in Q3 of this year.

The Xperia go is sporting as mentioned, a 3.5” display, 5-megapixel camera, completely sealed to resist scratches to the glass, and keep out dust and water, a 1Ghz Dual-core power plant. The Xperia arco S carries a bit more weight than its little brother, touting a larger 4.3” 720p HD display also scratch/water/dust resistant, 12-megapixel camera, Playstation Certified, a front-facing camera featuring full 1080p HD video with a 720p HC shooter to compliment, and a 1.5Ghz dual-core processor. Both of these come out of the box with Gingerbread, but are upgradable to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich.

If you want more on these latest offerings from Sony hit the break for the full press release.

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