Samsung Transform Ultra

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Raiber Cristian

Samsung Transform ultra Samsung has just announced their new released cellphone – the Transform Ultra which will be available starting 7th October in Boost mobile stores. Featuring a 1GHz processor, 3MP rear camera, VGA front-facing camera, sliding QWERTY keyboard and running on Android 2.3 this little gadget will be priced at $229.99 without VAT.

Unfortunately you’ll have to wait a little more to get your hands on it but nevertheless, I think it’s well worth the wait.

 

 

Other Transform Ultra features include:

  • Android 2.3 with Access to Android Market™
  • Touchscreen
  • Full QWERTY Keypad
  • 3MP camera with video
  • Wi-Fi®, GPS and Wireless Web enabled
  • Front-facing VGA camera
  • Easy access to Gmail™ and Google Talk™
  • Bluetooth® capable
  • Speakerphone with voice-activated dialing
  • Supports microSD® cards up to 32GB (2GB card included)
  • Voice mail, caller ID, call waiting and three-way calling
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Google partners up with Intel: Android to run on Intel Atom processors

Posted on September 15, 2011 by Raiber Cristian
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Intel Corporation and Google Inc. have announced the expansion of their partnership in order to optimize future versions of Android for the range of processors with low power consumption signed by Intel, codenamed Atom. Thus, future versions of Android will run on Intel technology alongside other microchip architectures.
“By optimizing the Android platform architecture for Intel new market capabilities will arise that will help accelerate innovation, adoption and expansion of the degree of choice, leading to the launch of new products based on the Intel architecture and the Android platform, ”   said Paul Otellini (pictured), president and CEO of Intel.
“Together we will develop the required Intel architecture as well as new levels of innovation for the Android platform”.

Collaboration between the two companies aims to accelerate the launch of Intel smartphones that run on the Android platform. Intel will benefit from the fact that Android is an open-source  platform and will continue to provide customers with products that can offer powerful computing experience at reduced costs.

Collaboration between the two companies will attract attention in the mobile devices and wireless operators market, forcing the latter to adopt the x86 architecture, which subsequently leads to the implementation of the Android platform.

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Facebook updated in the Android Market

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Raiber Cristian

As of today everyone that’s running the Facebook app on their phone should remember to update it. This particular update includes the regular bug-fixes and small improvements as well as Honeycomb support for Android tablets.

facebook honeycomb app android market update

If you’re interested in other additions, you can now “pull to refresh” to update your News Feed. All of these come as welcomed changes to help the Android version of the Facebook app “suck less.” You can check out the full list below:

  1. It’s now easier to share your stream with whom you want.
  2. The sharing tool has been imporved to add privacy controls on posts and match your settings on the website.
  3. You can now tag friends and/or places in posts.
  4. New design has been added for profile and group walls.
  5. Fixes and tweaks:
  1. Photo browsing has been improved with swiping.
  2. You can now tag your friends in photos.
  3. Messages and notifications have also been improved.
  4. A couple of crashes and performance issues have been fixed.
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Samsung Galaxy Xcover

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Raiber Cristian


Samsung has just announced their newest phone – codename Galaxy Xcover. Boasting a 800MHZ Marvell MG2 Processor, a 3.2MP Camera and an internal storage of 150Mb, the Samasung Galaxy Xcover is deemed to be a more than decent phone. It will come with Android 2.3 Gingerbread pre-installed on it. Some of the most exciting features this phone will have:

  • Gorilla Glass display
  • TouchWhiz UI
  • Multi-touch input method
And best of all – it’s IP67 certified – meaning it can whitstand water and dust damage.  Check out the GSMarena reviews and also check out the full list of specs on that page.
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HTC Sensation XE

Posted on September 14, 2011 by Raiber Cristian

HTC sensation XE official leaked pictureHTC Corporation, a global designer of mobile devices, HTC launched Sensation XE – the first of a new range of smartphones incorporating Beats Audio technology to deliver studio quality audio. HTC flagship leading to a new level of audio fidelity, HTC Sensation XE offers users a great multimedia experience, setting a new standard for audio quality in mobile phone market. In addition, it stimulates even more performance and battery life with dual core processor 1.5 GHz very quickly and with enhanced autonomy allows the user to listen, talk and surf for more time.

“The audio is crucial to the experience offered by any mobile phone user and tries to always enrich audio solutions optimized to integrate not only voice but also music, movies and games at higher standards. Sensation HTC XE offers an incredible experience which supports our commitment to place mobile users in the center of the universe, “said Jason Mackenzie, president of sales and marketing department of HTC Corporation.

Extreme audio experience 
Sensation is the first HTC phone XE offers Beats Audio experience, a combination of software and hardware quality music playback just like the the artist intended for the song to be listened. When used together with in-ear headphones Beats by Dr. Dre ™, the phone automatically switches Beats by Dr. Dre ™ profile, set by user preferences, providing optimization of songs for this set of headphones. Regardless of music services available through the Android Market, you will be able to notice the powerful bass, better defined voice and a higher level of clarity, all offering songs exactly as the artist wanted to be heard.

Beats Headphones 
Sensation HTC XE incorporates a microSD card (8 GB/16 GB) that allows users to store thousands of songs. Beats Headphones by Dr. Dre ™ exclusive remote control with which they can navigate through songs or can answer and end calls, even when the phone is inside the pocket.

Availability 
HTC Sensation XE will be available in EMEA and Asia Pacific starting with the end of September.

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Android Bejeweled 2 Review

Posted on August 31, 2011 by Raiber Cristian

Bejeweled 2 for Android is another time killer available freely in the Android Market. Bejeweled 2 for Android is categorized as a puzzle matching game, where you have to group by their corresponding type all sorts of jewels. The purpose of the game is to match at least 3 jewels and watch them burst into a rain of sparkling colors and points be aware though as you’re power playing against the clock. The game features a couple play styles such as: Classic matching mode or Action mode – no Blitz Mode available yet, sorry – where you’re speeding against the clock.

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Android Angry Birds Review

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Raiber Cristian

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Angry Birds is an Android powered game, available freely on the Android Market, aimed at the masses. It’s a pretty simple and straightforward game with graphics that surely appeal to most ages. As you might have guessed it, the name pretty much gives it away – it’s a game in which a handful of “angry birds” take revenge on foul pigs, by knocking down their defensive structures.

In this version of Angry Birds you are given 4 types of birds which you can slingshot with:

  • red birds – present in most levels, standard starter ammunition to fling at your enemies in the beginning, good at knocking down stuff.
  • blue birds – present starting with 3rd level, feature a unique ability – while in mid air, press on the screen and the bird will split in 3.
  • yellow birds – present starting with 6th level and above, feature a unique ability – while in mid air, press on the screen and the bird will accelerate for a more powerful impact.
  • black birds – present starting with 10th level and above, feature a unique ability – when you press on the screen, they explode destroying surrounding objects, has a pretty decent AoE (area of effect) so make the most of it.

Angry Birds has around 200 levels, each level has a three-star ranking system; to get the perfect rating you’ll have to produce maximum havoc by knocking down the pigs with as little birds as possible. It might sound easy at first but it takes some skill to pull it off. Also, if you’re aiming for the game’s “Hall of Fame”, getting high scores and three-star ratings gives you a higher chance to unlock Angry Birds Golden Eggs, hidden bonuses for rocking the game’s socks.

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