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Category: Android

Android · HTC · Mobile

Overseas, The HTC Butterfly S Is Unveiled: Snapdragon 600, UltraPixels, And More

  • June 19, 2013

htc-butterflysThe HTC Butterfly S is the latest smartphone to be debuted by the master of Android smartphone design: HTC. Still making use of metal, the Butterfly S uses a Snapdragon 600 processor in a quad-core, 1.9GHZ setup, BoomSound and Beats Audio, Android 4.2.2 with HTC Sense quad-band HSPA/WCDMA radios, 2GB of RAM and 16GB of built-in storage, expandable through microSD.

All of which totals to a weight of 160 grams. The screen is of the 5-inch variety, presented in full 1080p HD at 440 pixels-per-inch.

Other typical additions include the UltraPixel camera and Zoe software features, along with a 2.1-megapixel wide-angle shooter on the front. Current details for a launch are pinned for July in Taiwan, accompanied by a NT $22,900 (roughly $766) price tag;  a launch in the United States hasn’t been mentioned.

Android · Did You Know? · Mobile

World’s Thinnest Phone Of Metal: The Huawei Ascend P6

  • June 18, 2013

huawei-ascend-p6In a press event in London, Huawei unveiled its latest smartphone. What’s the big deal? It’s the thinnest smartphone in the world, measuring 6.1mm thin, and made of metal. The Ascend P6 also features more important things, like a 4.7-inch 720p display, with availability in 19 countries at the end of July for $600. What’s Huawei’s competition you ask? It’s limitless and daunting: Galaxy S4, the iPhone 5, the Xperia Z or HTC One; however you want to spin it, really.

But if you really want to get nitty and gritty with it, it turns out that Huawei is missing one important feature: 4G. There will be models with LTE capability launched in October, but why wait? Otherwise, a Qualcomm 1.5 GHz quad-core processor, 2GB RAM, 8GB of storage (with microSD). 8 megapixel back-facing camera and 5MP front-facing, and a (small) 2,000 mAh battery round off the hardware. Software-wise, there’s Android 4.2.2, with of course, some sort of proprietary design interface that aims to improve the stock version of Android.

Sure thing, Huawei. A launch is expected in at least 100 countries between July and the fourth quarter.

Press release after the break.

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Android · AT&T · Mobile · Samsung

AT&T Confirms Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active For June 21st, At $199

  • June 13, 2013

GS4 Active

If the current Galaxy S 4 isn’t up to par with your life standards, perhaps the rugged version will be? The Galaxy S 4 Active is everything the previous Galaxy S 4 was, sans the 13 megapixel camera (the Active uses an 8MP camera) and the 1080p display is based on LCD instead of OLED technology. The Galaxy S 4 Active is both water-resistant and dustproof, and will be $199 on contract.

For a quick recap, the S4 Active has Android 4.2, a 1.9GHz quad-core processor, a 5-inch 1080p TFT LCD panel, microSD slot with support for up to 64GB, 2GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, a 2,600mAh battery and an 8MP rear camera with 2MP front-facing camera. Its weight is 150g (5.29 ounces) and is 9.1mm thick. Also, it’ll come in two colors: Urban Grey and Dive Blue.

AT&T will take pre-orders starting tomorrow.

Via: AT&T

Android · Did You Know? · Google · LG · Mobile

Here’s The White Nexus 4

  • June 12, 2013

The White Nexus 4The Nexus  4 is pretty old now, after being launched in November of 2012, but that didn’t keep our curiosity away from the limited edition white model. It works just like the previous Nexus 4, in black, that I reviewed a few months back. The only difference between the two models is that the white Nexus 4 sports a white back side, and white sides.

Strangely, the front remains black, most likely to preserve the sense of immersion that comes along with have a screen showing deep blacks with black edges. Or, it could have been a supply/cost constraint. Regardless, we think the white Nexus 4 is pretty cool, especially with the free bumper that is being provided to early adopters of Google’s limited edition flagship handset. Also, in an effort to keep its mint condition, the screen protector hasn’t been removed, so it looks somewhat strange from the front.

More photos after the break.

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Android · AT&T · LG · Mobile · Reviews

LG Optimus G Pro Review: Oh My, What Have We Here?

  • June 9, 2013

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A 5.5-inch smartphone from LG? Oh, my. Entering “phablet” territory — that is, the fusion between a smartphone and tablet size — is something only a few smartphone manufacturers are actually willing to do. After all, not everyone wants to buy a phone that could only be used with two hands, and if you have to be able to use it with one hand, then you’d still have to deal with it covering most of your face. Then it can be inferred that while using it, you’d look rather silly using your giant phone for a call. So really, the only thing it has going for it is if the Optimus G Pro is actually fun to use, besides being insanely fast. More on that later.

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Android · Mobile · Reviews · Samsung · Verizon

Brevity Review: Samsung Galaxy S 4 (Verizon Wireless)

  • June 6, 2013

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Having already extensively reviewed the AT&T version of the Galaxy S 4, it takes very little to differ the original opinions that were mentioned — the S4 proves that Samsung is at its prime, creating a successful Android device that exists not only as a Samsung product, but now as a Google Edition device. Basically, for a full review, you should read the original.

But, in Verizon Wireless’s case, there’s a difference content: it’s service on the aforementioned network and AWS LTE support; and of course there’s also the carrier-branded apps. Check out Samsung’s latest LTE device, after the break.

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Android · Mobile · Samsung

Announced: Samsung Galaxy S 4 Active Makes Water And Drops A Routine

  • June 5, 2013

s4-activeComing to the US and Europe this summer is the Galaxy S 4 Active — a rugged version of the current S4. While sporting the IP67 water and dust protection — able to survive three feet of water for up to 30 minutes — as well as a 5-inch (TFT LCD) 1080p display (443 ppi), there’s an unspecified 1.9GHz quad-core processor to get the work done. Alongside LTE radios and Android 4.2.2, the GS4 Active packs an 8-megapixel camera with LED flash, while the front-facer will take up to two-megapixel stills — a stark difference from the original S4′s 13 megapixel main camera.

To top off the package, there’s a water-resistant headphone jack, “aqua mode” to improve the camera’s performance underwater, and finally, Samsung’s screen enhancements (also on the original S4) that allows one to use gloves on the screen. In the US, the S4 Active will most likely launch on AT&T. Three color variants will be produced by Samsung: Urban Grey, Dive Blue and Orange Flare. No word on pricing, yet.

Press release , after the break. Via: Samsung

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Android · Apps · Google

The Redesigned Gmail For Android App Is Now Rolling Out, Slowly

  • June 3, 2013

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Google has another rolling app update available: Gmail for Android. it features the new inbox interface recently activated on desktops, and also sports overall interface redesigns, including pull down to refresh, a left-side sidebar that offers navigation between different folders, and an even stronger interface designed to work around Android 4.0 and up. The update is planned to roll out over the next few weeks on the Play Store, buy .APK files of the app can also be downloaded and installed on the device, at the user’s own consent.

Via: Android Police, Play Store

Android · Apps · Social Media

Vine Arrives For Android On The Play Store, Starting Today

  • June 3, 2013

VineAndroidFinally, Twitter has released the Vine app for Android. The social networking service spin-off from Twitter is gaining popularity among users an companies, for its simple sharing of 5 second video clips. The app supports all Android 4.0 devices and up. Twitter will also bring the app up to the speed of the iOS version, introducing hashtags, mentions, search, Facebook sharing and the ever-important use of a front-facing camera for frontal shots. Vine is now available on the Google Play Store, for free.

Via: Vine, Twitter

Android · Samsung · Tablets

Samsung Outs 10-Inch And 8-Inch Galaxy Tab 3

  • June 3, 2013

tab3-8and10Taking it up a notch, Samsung has unveiled the rest of the family that makes up the Galaxy Tab 3. A 7-inch model has already existed, but now 8-inch and 10.1-inch models have joined. The 8-inch Galaxy Tab 3 features a 1.5 GHz Exynos dual-core processor, WXGA TFT 1280 x 800 (189 PPI) display, 1.5GB of RAM, a 5-megapixel rear-facing and 1.3-megapixel front-facing camera, a 4,450 mAh battery, and 16 or 32GB of internal storage.

The 10-incher has a 10.1-inch model features a 1.6 GHz Intel dual-core processor, a solid 1280 x 800 (149 PPI) WXGA TFT display, 1GB of RAM, 16 or 32GB of internal storage, and a 6,800 mAh battery. However, the 10.1-inch tablet only features a 3-megapixel rear-facing camera. Both tablets run Android 4.2.2 with Samsung’s Touchwiz customization. A release date is pegged for early June, globally; no prices have yet been confirmed.

Via: Samsung Mobile Press

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