Samsung retaliates, sues Apple for alleged patent infringementsPosted by fredartee on September 14th, 2011

It seems like it’s Samsung’s turn to do the attacking as the Korean-based company has today filed a lawsuit against Apple in France. The lawsuit mind you, is not about design rather it involves the technology inside Apple’s product.
The details on the lawsuit are actually unclear as of the moment but it is said to revolve around three Samsung patents for UMTS mobile phone technology, and the 3G versions of the iPad and iPad 2.
From the looks of it, the fight between the two companies is far from over and we have only the lawyers to benefit out of this more than anybody else.
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Droid Incredible gets Android 2.3 Gingerbread todayPosted by fredartee on September 9th, 2011

If you own a Verizon Droid Incredible, then this is surely a good day for you as the carrier has announced an update for your phone today. Today, Verizon Droid Incredible users will be getting Android 2.3 Gingerbread.
Like any other updates, this will bring a number of system enhancements to the phone. Gingerbread in this case will bring a better MMS sending system, a fix on audio file saving from MMS messages, wifi support for VZ Navigator, and more.
The update is over-the-air meaning you can update without the need of connecting your phone to the computer. Just make sure you have a strong data connection and a full battery charge and you’re all set.
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Lookout presents its new Safe Browsing for Android phones.Posted by daisyhudson on June 17th, 2011

With today’s news about hacking and malware, you can’t help but think that you may be the next victim of these malicious acts. Now, Lookout has announced another feature that would bring safe browsing elements with its mobile security app. This feature was made possible with the efforts of both Lookout and Sprint. Now, Sprint Android users can get the Lookout app from Sprint Zone.

The Lookout app provides the best service which includes safe browsing and anti phishing features. It is actually unrivaled given the fact that there are not a lot of apps that offer the same service.

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KDDI Infobar A01 featured:Posted by daisyhudson on May 17th, 2011

KDDI, a phone manufacturer that makes phones for the Japanese market has announced a new Android Smartphone to their list of offerings. The Infobar A01 just like its brothers are designed to promote minimalism. Designed by Naoto Fukusawa, the first thing you would notice about the phone is its three relatively big buttons at the bottom.

The phone is powered by a 1 GHz snapdragon processor and will run Android Gingerbread upon release. It’s screen is a 3.9 inch touchscreen with a pixel resolution of 960 x 540 pixels. Its camera boasts an 8 megapixel camera.

It is also an NFC enabled device, a technology which is fairly adopted in Japan. No details on pricing and actual release date have been announced.

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Amazon partners with Verizon, offers $25 Amazon in-app store credit to Verizon subscribersPosted by daisyhudson on April 26th, 2011

Amazon is doing such a good job marketing its newly launched App store that the customers are enjoying more and more perks from the online store. Now, to further promote their app store, Amazon in cooperation with Verizon offers an initial $25 in-store credit to newly signed Verizon Wireless customers who buy an Android phone with the network.

Through this, Verizon Wireless customers gets a head-start in app purchasing from Amazon’s catalog of over 7,500 apps including the popular Angry Birds and EA titles. This can be a start of a stronger future ahead of Amazon venturing into mobile apps and payments. We might be able to see their online books, music and movies being sold to Android phone users in the months to come.

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LiVe mobile app aims to fight childhood obesity. Details:Posted by daisyhudson on April 26th, 2011

Developed in cooperation with Intermountain, a Salt Lake City-based hospital, the LiVe app for both the iOS and Android helps in mobilizing its campaign to both parents and children. The app explains different tips and reasons why a kid on their early age should choose a healthier lifestyle.

The app suggests different physical activities that is themed to be child-friendly with most activities being games that appeal to kids. The built-in food tracker on the other hand, lets users input what kinds of food they ate on any given day to track overall progress.

LiVe mobile app is available for download in iTunes and Android MarketPlace for free.

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UK iPad 2 arriving on online shoppers’ homes, sooner than expected.Posted by daisyhudson on April 12th, 2011

Those of you who tried to get an iPad 2 the day it was released either got what you wanted by going in line outside retail stores a few days before or stayed up all night and sniped through your local Apple online store. If you’re one of the few who got the chance to buy the iPad 2 on the same day, then we congratulate you. If not, then you might one of the thousands if not millions of people waiting that sweet package to arrive at your home.

This might be consoling news as a few reports suggest that the iPad 2 home deliveries are arriving two to three days earlier in the UK. This is the same for Germany, France and Italy.

It seems like Apple is stepping up their production deadlines in order to take advantage of the ridiculous demand that has brought sales of more than 4 million units of iPad 2 in its first month alone. Projections suggest that this number will go up to 12 million total in 2011 alone.

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T-Mobile G2X priced at $1000 on eBayPosted by daisyhudson on April 8th, 2011

For those who can’t wait 12 days and have a thousand dollars to burn on a T-Mobile G2x, then eBay is the right place to look for it. The much awaited first ever Motorola phone that will not run the Motorola Blur is available on eBay for almost double the price. Although I don’t see the point of getting it since T-Mobile itself will launch the phone on April 20.

The T-Mobile G2X is powered by a dual core NVIDIA Tegra 2 Processor an will be running Anroid 2.2 Froyo. Its screen will be a 4 inch capacitive touchscreen. The camera sports an 8 megapixel one capable of recording 720p HD videos.

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AllSport GPS for Android gets a major UI redesign and morePosted by fredartee on April 6th, 2011

To those who don’t know, AllSport GPS is an app designed for social networking addicts who are on the go. The app lets you scan through sports activities shared by other and as well as sharing your own biking or hiking trips through the app. Now the guys at Trimble Outdoor has decided to redesign its whole interface and add more features to it.

Users can now take pictures and videos from the trips they share, add geotagging and you get a first hand look of what a place can offer for active sports goers.

Another major addition is a built in weather reporter which is important for people who plan to go on long out of town trips.

AllSport GPS is available in the Android MarketPlace for $1.

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Halftone iOS app featured:Posted by daisyhudson on March 21st, 2011

Halftone app for the iOS is a perfect editor to add halftone style printing effects to your captured images. This app will allow users to add a touch of vintage to their images.

The app includes nine paper styles and built in layouts to mix and match with your photo. Users can also add texts to their images with a number of specialized preset fonts.  The finished products can then be shared via email or Facebook via the app itself with the one button sharing feature.

The app is available for download in iTunes for $0.99

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