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Galaxy Note 8.0 Review

Androidizen Admin — Fri, 26 Jul 2013 13:41:50 +0000

The Galaxy Note 8.0 is the middle brother in the Galaxy Note range offering an 8 inch screen and near identical specs to the Galaxy Note 2 this is Samsung’s attempt to one up the 7 inch tablets by offering just a bit more of everything.

As with all Note devices the S-pen is included creating a device that feels aimed more towards the business market than the home user. The Galaxy Note 8.0 is fast with 2 gig of ram and a quad core Exynos processor games and apps fly along nicely.

Their are still some issues with Internal storage from the 16 gig quoted only 9.6 is available for your apps and files which is a bit disappointing.

With the Galaxy Note 8.0 we had a blast it really is one of the best tablets on the market today although it may not be for everyone some users will find the S-pen the perfect way to interact with a tablet.

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Galaxy Note 8.0 Stand and Type case

Androidizen Admin — Wed, 24 Jul 2013 11:39:50 +0000

The Galaxy Note 8.0 Stand & Type case is the perfect addition to your Galaxy Note 8.0 offering both flexibility and comfort. It’s Leather Style exterior looks great and you can easily place the case into Stand mode to allow you to type on the screen just like you can with a real keyboard.

The included hand strap allows you to place the Galaxy Note 8 in your hand whilst keeping it secure with an elastic strap, perfect for sales people and the business environment and anyone who just wants a bit of security carrying their Note 8.0 around with them.

The case is from the well known manufacturer TabletWare SD and we found the build quality to be excellent.

You can buy this case over at GearZap for £17.99 making the Galaxy Note 8.0 Stand & Type an affordable case for this size of device.

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Android cars: Dream of every driver

Androidizen Admin — Tue, 09 Jul 2013 08:57:29 +0000

At a first look, cars and Smartphone don’t seem to have a very solid connection. We use our smartphones to talk with friends and family, access the web, and take photos; on the other hand, we use cars to move from one place to another, so it appears that the two tech innovations are pretty different from each other.

In spite of all these apparent discrepancies, car manufacturers have started to spot all sorts of similarities between these two, and they’re investing huge amounts of money into wireless features in an effort to make them proficient mobile devices that can also move at an incredible speed. Over the past few years, the term ‘Android cars’ has managed to revolutionize the market; car makers have started to integrate iOS systems into their vehicles in order to make the smarter and a lot more practical.

Android cars – the smart car of 2014

At the CES 2013, in January, over one hundred famous technology corporations have presented their services allied with futuristic “smart cars”. Plus, several renowned carmakers, such as General Motors, Ford and Hyundai, have introduced their technological works of art. Among the most impressive trends that they’ve recently embraced we should point out: parking guidance, self-driving technology, improved entertainment facilities, and more.

Consequently, a popular application known as Waze, includes modern GPS navigation services right on your personal Smartphone, and car manufacturers are constantly struggling to integrate their own, unique, software services and overcome their competitors.

These types of services generally use operating systems to function and connect to web protocols. Yet, the main question is: what’s the name of the operating system? Well, that’s one secret manufacturers haven’t revealed thus far.

Several exquisite carmakers, like Audi and BMW, use their own software platforms, such as Audi’s MMI, which incorporates Google Earth imagery, as well as Google Maps data, both incorporated in its A3 model. Other manufacturers like Ford, use special in-car system that utilizes Microsoft’s “Windows Embedded Automotive” OS. However, there are some that have been experimenting open-source platforms, such as GENIVI, Linux, and even the popular Android.

Are all manufacturers using the Android OS?

Thomas Stuermer, from the Accenture’s high-tech and electronics group, claims that some of these corporations have been utilizing the kernel of Android to strengthen their infotainment systems, and power their in-vehicle systems, such as the audio, video, navigation, and the controller operating system. However, he refused to name any of the car manufacturers that were doing it.

However, these were several car producers that were honest, and admitted that they employed the Android operating system. For instance Renault’s latest Clio model comes with an infotainment system that features the Android-based R-link, as well as the famous Saab model. Intel subsidiary Wind River collaborated in 2011 with the stereo maker Clarion to produce various types of Android-based infotainment systems. Also, the selection of operating systems for vehicles has become extremely significant for both producers and consumers; hence, these are a lot more knowledgeable and capricious.

In most cases, the winning infotainment system for most customers should have a safe, robust, and flexible operating system. Surely, an Android automobile might have some similarities with Android for smartphones, but there will also be significant differences.

Considering that the platform is open-source, vehicle manufacturers will most probably customize it, just like Amazon personalized Android to go with its Kindle operating system. Likewise, car producers seem to be extremely vigilant about aligning themselves with less widespread mobile ecosystems, such as Android, as they fear to put people off.

All in all, in spite of all technological innovations that invaded the market lately, it seems that for most clients an operating system for cars is of the utmost importance. People are interested in the functionality and the features of a certain vehicle, but they also want to know how car can it be.

Android cars – a dream car for every driver

There’s no doubt that Android cars will be revolutionary. At this point, car makers are preparing the people for the unexpected, and although some secrets have been revealed, more innovations will follow up. Today’s modern driver is looking for a lot more than just functionality. While Bluetooth integration’s and Google Maps data are being a high demand, several other ground-breaking features will soon be revealed.

Author Bio: The article is written by Michael Clark. He is a professional blogger and content writer. He always tries to keep his articles interesting and useful for readers. He also works as a writer at the site design911.co.uk, which is for Porsche spare parts and accessories.

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Fast & Furious 6 The Game

Androidizen Admin — Sat, 06 Jul 2013 11:47:40 +0000

You’re an ace-hot driver in Fast & Furious 6 The Game, no really, you must believe that you are, and the idea is that you earn cash and win respect as you zoom through London streets.

There’s a new heist mode and a lot of time has been invested in great graphics as well as new game modes, top notch challenges and hairy challenges that will see you breaking the speed limit to rid the city of killer mercenary drivers.

Fast & Furious 6

The game is free from the Google Play Store, and as is usual for free games, there are inapp purchases so you can customise and upgrade some top cars including a 1970 Dodge Charger to modern super saloons.

If you earn enough money you can unlock the next levels and you can compete in tournaments as well as joining a Fast & Furious 6 crew and making your mark on the global leaderboards. Level 5 upgrades are now unlocked.

We’d like to see more cars, maybe by selling back cars that you buy, but on the whole it is quite an entertaining game and the graphics look good on the Samsung Galaxy S4. It runs quite smoothly too and is quite addictive but a few people have reported loading problems in the Play Store so maybe that needs another upgrade from the devs although there has already been one bug fix and optimisation.

Kabam, who are also the devs behind The Hobbit: Kingsoms and Arcane Empires, say this game needs Android 2.3 and above and the size is 173m.

There are a lot of car racing games out there so check out Asphalt 7: Heat, Real Racing 3 and Drag Racing and see which one you like best Fast & Furious 6 The Game.

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Mini Dash Android physics platformer

Androidizen Admin — Fri, 05 Jul 2013 18:47:36 +0000

Here’s a smashing game for the whole family to enjoy – Mini Dash, a high octane cartoon-style romp through entertaining scenery with lots of laughs along the way.

A platformer, it has lots of retro action that has been delighting people who’ve bought it from the Google Play Store as well as reviewers. It’s a really fun physics-type game with lots to keep your interest.

The controls are fairly simple, you’re in charge of Mini Dash and you use the left right and jump controls to get where you want to go. There are lots of new levels and basically you just have to find the exit, avoiding the obstacles littering your path. If you collect the mushrooms it will enable you to buy new characters, unlocks and power-ups.

Mini Dash Android

You can start with an easy mode and then move on to the harder one when you’ve mastered the game. There are three worlds altogether and loads of challenges all wrapped up in the glorious animation. The sound track is good too, very catchy and matches the graphics well.

The gameplay is butter smooth and the framerate is also excellent and the devs PlayCreek have listened to feedback and fixed an accelerometer bug on some devices. They pledge to read all comments left on the Google Play Store and to take heed of anything that needs fixing.

Mini Dash reminds us of some of the Amiga arcade-type games of old, it’s ideal to get up on your smartphone when you have a spare five minutes and want to pass some time cracking another mission.

PlayCreek also make Death Worm and Magic Wingdom so the game comes from a good source. You can buy Mini Dash for £1.28 or you can get the free version to try it out before investing your cash.

It installs on Android 2.2 and up and the size is 28m. But be warned – Mini Dash is very, very addictive.

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Modern Combat 4 Zero Hour Meltdown

Androidizen Admin — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 15:00:34 +0000

Modern Combat 4 Zero Hour Meltdown is a first person shooter on Android, offering all the features of a console game this is easily one of the best mobile games ever created.

Modern Combat 4 Zero Hour

Offers a rich campaign story that is big on explosions and keeps a really good pace, it plays similar to Call of duty in the structure and narrative. BOOM!

The multiplayer recently expanded with the free Meltdown update is easily the best multiplayer experience on mobile i have ever had. Smooth game play with a varied selection of levels and gameplay types to keep you entertained.

It’s again very similar to COD complete with perks and weapon loadouts.

Minimum hardware requirements to play Modern Combat 4:
- 1 GHz CPU
- 512 MB RAM
- Adreno 205 GPU or equivalent
- Available storage: 1.9 GB

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Stargate SG 1 Unleashed Ep 1 Android the TV show reborn

Androidizen Admin — Sat, 29 Jun 2013 10:14:11 +0000

Stargate SG 1 Unleashed Ep 1 Android is by far the best Stargate game to ever be released. It manages to capture the spirit of the show perfectly and the graphics are some of the best around.

The entire cast has returned to lend their voices to the game and it really helps to sell the game as an extension of the show.

Stargate SG 1 Unleashed Ep 1

The game is episodic, so expect further installments over time released through an IAP at a later date.

If your a fan of Stargate you are going to want to check out Stargate SG 1 Unleashed Ep 1.

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BBC releases a weather app Android

Androidizen Admin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 10:47:12 +0000

THE BRITISH BROADCASTING CORPORATION (BBC) announced its first BBC Weather app for iOS and Android on Monday. Looking to replace the preloaded weather app found on iPhone and Android devices, the BBC claims that its app offers “accurate” and “in-depth” forecast information, and arrives due to an influx…

BBC releases a weather app for iOS and Android (via The Inquirer)

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Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 lineup dated for July UK release

Androidizen Admin — Sun, 16 Jun 2013 01:00:40 +0000

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Tom’s Guide: How To Root the Samsung Galaxy S4

Androidizen Admin — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 16:47:54 +0000

The Galaxy S4 has an extremely impressive spec sheet, which means developers and enthusiasts were particularly keen to gain root access to the device. This task has already been achieved and instructions are available on how to do it yourself, should you feel so inclined. There are many benefits to…

Tom’s Guide: How To Root the Samsung Galaxy S4 (via Tom’s Hardware)

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Zombies Don’t Run Android endless runner with the walking dead

Androidizen Admin — Sat, 15 Jun 2013 10:51:47 +0000

Zombies Don’t Run Android is a great endless runner with a statement about the walking dead… they definitely do not run.

It’s a nice twist on the progression of Zombie games of late to make them faster.

Naa shambling will do me fine thanks.

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Samsung Galaxy Note 12.2 leaks, set for third quarter release

Androidizen Admin — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 10:56:19 +0000

Samsung reportedly is planning to release a 12.2in tablet in the third quarter as it looks to further challenge Apple’s iPad. That’s according to Korean website ETNews[repostus thumb=5950022 hash=727d8719f44f788829e412a649f17470 title=Samsung%20Galaxy%20Note%2012.2%20leaks%2C%20set%20for%20third%20quarter%20release host=The%20Inquirer short=1GyU4]

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom rears its face in leaked press photo

Androidizen Admin — Wed, 12 Jun 2013 09:51:08 +0000

Samsung’s upcoming Galaxy S4 Zoom has featured in a leaked press photo ahead of its unveiling any day now. Clearly not content with having announced three phones in the past two weeks [repostus thumb=5947300 hash=ab54beb86ea2d50616812135075762bf title=Samsung%20Galaxy%20S4%20Zoom%20rears%20its%20face%20in%20leaked%20press%20photo host=The%20Inquirer short=1GycI]

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Samsung announces the Galaxy S4 Active with water and dust protection

Androidizen Admin — Tue, 11 Jun 2013 16:56:19 +0000

Samsung clearly is leaving nothing under wraps for its 20 June launch event in London, having announced the Samsung Galaxy S4 Active on Wednesday.[repostus thumb=5906512 hash=210c6d6a0e17189fac6614aa9d087f06 title=Samsung%20announces%20the%20Galaxy%20S4%20Active%20with%20water%20and%20dust%20protection host=The%20Inquirer short=1GnKz]

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Kiwi! the game Android Review Endless running with a kiwi on Galaxy S4

Androidizen Admin — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:17:32 +0000

Kiwi! the game is inspired by an animation created a few years ago that went viral. This difficult endless runner will keep your fingers twitching that’s for sure.

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Galaxy S4 Update Headphone Fixed, Heat Fixed Good work Samsung I9505XXUBMEA

Androidizen Admin — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 10:01:57 +0000

Looks like Samsung have fixed the Headphone problem with the Galaxy S4, in my tests no popping or distortion even at max volume. If you had the problem has this update solved it for you? Also of note is less heat but also in my tests a lower 3DMark score as well. Id take a slightly lower score for more comfortable gaming.

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Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside Just Declared War On The Mobile Industry

Androidizen Admin — Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:59:48 +0000

While on stage at D11 during his interview with Walt Mossberg, Motorola (now owned by Google) CEO, Dennis Woodside went on the offensive about the prices of smartphones. Woodside stated, “Every product in technology…
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The Prestigio Multipad 9.7 Versus Other Tablets

Androidizen Admin — Tue, 04 Jun 2013 12:35:19 +0000

Tablets are pretty much everywhere these days and their popularity isn’t waning I’ve taken a look at the Prestigio Multipad 9.7 and compared it to other leading tablets.

For everything from business use to watching movies, TV shows and checking email at home, the tablet seems to be the delivery device people are gravitating to.

While certain devices like the iPad and Samsung Galaxy seem to be all over the place, there are a whole slew of other tablets that offer excellent usability and unique features. One such tablet is the Prestigio Multipad 9.7.

If you’re considering buying a tablet or looking for a gift for somebody special in your life, this particular tablet is one you should definitely put on your shortlist.

The iPad isn’t the only tablet in town anymore. Image Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

Who Is Prestigio?

Before we go into the specifics of the tablet, we should probably get the elephant in the room out of the way. Prestigio may not be a name brand that you’re familiar with (like Apple or Samsung), but it’s been around for quite a while, and they have products selling in over 60 countries worldwide. They’re not a fly-by-night company and they aren’t going anywhere anytime soon.

As far as the quality of Prestigio products, you should know that their products are designed with the specific purpose of competing with high-end tablets, like the iPad. Quality control is good and Prestigio stands by their product.

Prestigio Multipad 9.7 Specifications

The Prestigio Multipad runs on the Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich platform, a platform that’s very user-friendly and designed to be quick and speedy, reducing the time a user has to wait to load large and feature-rich files. The tablet comes with a wide variety of apps, but you can download more than 300,000 apps designed specifically for the platform using Google Market.

The Prestigio Multipad 9.7 runs on an ARM Cortex A8 Rockchip RK218 CPU @1GHz. It also comes with a 9.7” backlit screen with 1024 x 768 resolution. The Multipad comes with Mini HDMI, micro-SD support, Wi-Fi, Mini USB and a standard mini jack for making audio connections or utilizing headphones.

The tablet offers about 4 hours of HD video playback on a single charge, 36-hours of audio playback and an impressive 120 hours in standby mode. So, if you’re looking to run your business dashboard, this may be the tablet you want to highly consider.

Comparing the Prestigio Multipad to Other Tablets

If you’ve been in the market for a tablet for a while, you probably noticed how the specifications of the Prestigio tablet are very similar to those of the iPad 2. That’s because they are.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab may be popular, but the Prestigio Multipad 9.7 offers users more. Image Courtesy of Wikimedia Commons

The iPad 2 offers the same exact screen size, resolution quality and connection types. While many people like Apple’s iOS platform because it’s one they’re familiar with, new tablet users will likely find the Prestigio’s Android Ice Cream Sandwich platform easier to navigate and customize to their liking.

The Prestigio Multipad 9.7 also compares favorably to the Samsung Galaxy Tab, which is actually the world’s most popular tablet. The Prestigio offers the same operating specs, but it comes with a considerably larger screen than the Samsung, which only offers 7-inches of real estate. The Samsung tablet also has a slightly lower resolution quality.

When the tablet first appeared, the iPad was pretty much the only game in town. Soon after, the Samsung Galaxy Tab was introduced and became more popular in terms of sales volume.

However, fast forward to 2013, and there are a lot of tablets on the market that perform every bit as well as the iPad and Samsung for a fraction of the price. The Prestigio Multipad 9.7 is one of those tablets, and if you’re in the market, you owe it to yourself (and your pocketbook) to check one out.

Marcela De Vivo is a freelance writer and online marketing professional from Southern California. She specializes in a variety of tech as well as search marketing and web analytics. She currently works with PlanetTelex jquery web designers.

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Computex: Asus announces the 6in Fonepad Note with an Intel processor

Androidizen Admin — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:32:06 +0000

Asus announced a 6in Android ‘phablet’ device called the Fonepad Note ahead of the Computex conference in Taiwan today[repostus thumb=5886595 hash=8e5a7ddc99497ea905cfa0a3207ae98a title=Computex%3A%20Asus%20announces%20the%206in%20Fonepad%20Note%20with%20an%20Intel%20processor host=The%20Inquirer short=1GiFG]

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Google unveils the HTC One Google Edition with stock Android

Androidizen Admin — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 18:31:37 +0000

Google confirmed today that the rumours were true, lifting the lid off the HTC One Google Edition smartphone with stock Android. Following the unveiling of the Samsung Galaxy S4 Google Editio[repostus thumb=5854586 hash=f95b9e1f6043f05d104d8584138d9a41 title=Google%20unveils%20the%20HTC%20One%20Google%20Edition%20with%20stock%20Android host=The%20Inquirer short=1Gax8]

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SAMSUNG ANNOUNCES NEW GALAXY TAB 3 SERIES

Androidizen Admin — Mon, 03 Jun 2013 09:08:19 +0000

Samsung Electronics today announced the introduction of the Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch and 10.1-inch. Offering an expanded range of options along with the previously announced 7-inch version, the Galaxy Tab 3 Series provides customers with various ways to view, listen, and share content. Whether surfing the web at home or reading during the commute, the Galaxy Tab is packed with enhanced content and an intuitive design, perfect for viewing or sharing content with friends and family.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch

Exceptional Reading and Entertainment Experience: Designed to be held in one hand, the new Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch is the optimal device for viewing videos, playing enhanced games, and reading e-Books anytime, anywhere. Samsung’s “reading mode” technology is effective and allows for maximum screen use.

Optimising the display to deliver perfect illumination and for comfortable paper-like reading in a variety of lighting conditions.

Samsung’s Sound Alive and Dolby Surround Effect maximise every sound and allows you to enjoy clearer dialogue, consistent volume levels, and superior audio. The physical keys on the bottom of the device also gives you a comfortable smartphone-like experience when navigating.

Enhanced Smart Usability: Making travel and discovery effortless, the Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch features the S Translator, which provides instant translation through voice recognition and via text on applications including email, text message, and ChatON. This instant translation works both from speech-to-text and text-to-speech, ensuring that you can communicate with ease when traveling internationally.

The Galaxy Tab 3 8-inch also includes WatchOn, which turns your tablet into a virtual TV remote by syncing with your local service provider and allowing wireless control for television viewing. Intuitive features such as Story Album and Group Play gives you more ways to share and enjoy music, photos, documents, and games with those around you instantly.

Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 10.1-inch

Amplified Multimedia Experience: The Galaxy Tab 3 10.1-inch seamlessly combines sleek design with enhanced multimedia capabilities for home and family use. Stacked with a 1.6 GHz Dual Core processor, the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1-inch is the ideal device for everyday use.

Featuring a comprehensive suite of video, music and photo software, and coupled with the clarity of its display, the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 takes centre stage for portable home entertainment.

A Perfect Tablet for the Entire Family: Equipped with Smart Remote and MHL (TV Out) capabilities, the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 is able to make a seamless transition from the perfect gaming device for kids to the ideal home media control device for the parents. Whether streaming movies to television, controlling home audio systems or playing games at the highest resolution, the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1-inch smoothly integrates into the household for an experience that can be enjoyed by the whole family.

The Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Series will be available in the UK later this year. There will be a 4G LTE version, 3G version, and WiFi version. Details on which variants will be ranged in the UK and the UK shipping date will be announced in due course.

Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 8-inch Product Specifications:

Network
WiFi
3G
LTE
Processor
1.5 GHz Dual Core processor
Display
8-inch WXGA TFT(1280 x 800, 189PPI)
OS
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Camera
Main(Rear): 5-megapixel camera
Sub (Front): 1.3-megapixel camera
Video
Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX(1080p Full HD @30fps)
Playback: 1080p@30fps
Recording: 720p@30fps
Audio
Codec: MP3, OGG, AAC, AAC+, eAAC+, WMA, FLAC
Sound Alive and Dolby Surround Effect
Services & Additional Features
Samsung Apps
Samsung Hub*
- Readers Hub/Music Hub/Game Hub/Video Hub
Samsung Kies
Samsung Kies Air (Downloadable via Samsung Apps)
Samsung ChatON mobile communication service
Samsung Services: Reading mode, Story Album, Group Play, S Translator, S Travel,
Dual View, Pop up Video, WatchON
Google Mobile Services: Google Search, Gmail, Google Play Store, Google Plus, YouTube,
Google Talk, Google Maps (Turn-by-turn Navigation), Google Now
Connectivity
WiFi a/b/g/n (2.4/5GHz), WiFi Channel Bonding, WiFi Direct
Bluetooth® 4.0
USB 2.0
GPS
A-GPS + GLONASS
Sensor
WiFi: Accelerometer, Magnetic, RGB
3G/ LTE: Accelerometer, Magnetic, RGB, Approximate
Memory
16/32GB Internal Memory + 1.5GB (RAM)
microSD slot (up to 64GB) *available capacity varies and storage is less due to phone software
Dimension
209.8 x 123.8 x 7.4mm
314g(Wi-Fi)
Battery
Standard battery, Li-ion 4,450 mAh

Samsung GALAXY Tab 3 10.1-inch Product Specifications:

Network
WiFi
3G: HSPA+ 21/5.76 (850/900/1900/2100)
LTE: 100Mbps DL, 50Mbps UL
Hexa Band(800/850/900/1800/2100/2600)
HSPA+ 42/5.76 (850/900/1900/2100)
(※ Data Only)
Processor
1.6 GHz Dual Core processor
Display
10.1-inch WXGA TFT (1280 x 800, 149PPI)
OS
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Camera
Main(Rear): 3-megapixel camera
Sub (Front): 1.3-megapixel camera
Video
Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, WMV, DivX(1080p Full HD @30fps)
Playback: 1080p@30fps
Recording: 720p@30fps
Audio
Codec: MP3, AAC/AAC+/eAAC+, WMA, E-AC-3, FLAC, Vorbis, AMR-NB/WB
Sound Alive and Dolby Surround Effect
Services & Additional Features
Samsung Apps
Samsung Hub*
- Readers Hub/ Music Hub/ Game Hub/ Video Hub
Samsung Kies,
Samsung Kies Air (Downloadable via Samsung Apps)
Samsung ChatON mobile communication service
Google Mobile Services: Google Search, Gmail, Google Play Store, Google Plus, YouTube,
Google Talk, Google Maps (Turn-by-turn Navigation), Google Now
Connectivity
WiFi a/b/g/n (2.4 & 5GHz), WiFi Channel Bonding, WiFi Direct
Bluetooth® 4.0
USB 2.0
GPS
A-GPS + GLONASS
Sensor
WiFi: Accelerometer, Magnetic, Light
3G/ LTE:
Memory
16/32GB Internal Memory + 1GB (RAM)
microSD slot (up to 64GB) *available capacity varies and storage is less due to phone software
Dimension
243.1 x 176.1 x 7.95mm
510g (Wi-Fi)
Battery
Standard battery, Li-ion 6,800 mAh
* The availability of each Samsung Hub and Google service may differ by country.
* All functionality, features, specifications and other product information provided in this document including, but not limited to, the benefits, design, pricing, components, performance, availability, and capabilities of the product are subject to change without notice or obligation.
* Android, Google, Google Search, Gmail, Google Play, Google Plus, YouTube, Google Talk, Google Maps and Google Now are trademarks of Google Inc.
*Available capacity varies and storage is less due to phone software.

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Acer AIO brings Android to the desktop, priced at $400

Androidizen Admin — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 18:44:48 +0000

Android’s unstoppable march continues on, and, according to CNET, the OS is about to go to war on a new front. Google’s operating system currently leads all mobile platforms in global market share[repostus thumb=5866501 hash=b7ce53d167f1102cbb7836d0ef638d98 title=Acer%20AIO%20brings%20Android%20to%20the%20desktop%2C%20priced%20at%20%24400 host=www.besttechie.com short=1GdyZ]

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Enter the Nexus: Google finally asserts some control over Android

Androidizen Admin — Sun, 02 Jun 2013 11:44:38 +0000

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Asus Fonepad review

Androidizen Admin — Tue, 28 May 2013 23:43:23 +0000

The Asus Fonepad arrives running the Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean mobile operating system, and while it has added a few custom features, it’s a largely vanilla version of the software.
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Amazon expands Kindle tablet sale to 170 countries

Androidizen Admin — Tue, 28 May 2013 18:42:48 +0000

Online retail titan Amazon announced Thursday it is expanding sales of its Kindle tablet computers to “over 170 countries and territories around the world,” and its Appstore in nearly 200 countries.
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UK users can now access Amazon Appstore from the web

Androidizen Admin — Tue, 28 May 2013 01:41:02 +0000

Amazon’s Android App Store quietly launched in the United Kingdom in September last year, more than a year after the store first launched in the United States. Unfortunately, users could only access the Amazon App Store via their device. Online browsing was not supported. Until now, that is. Pocket…

UK users can now access Amazon Appstore from the web (via Tom’s Hardware)

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What’s the best Android tablet price?

Androidizen Admin — Mon, 27 May 2013 22:39:43 +0000

The best Android tablet price is going to depend a lot on what that the tablets have to offer, but consumers are only going to pay as much for an Android tablet, when it’s not as competitive with the Apple iPad ecosystem. Average Tablet Price Once the Android tablets started selling in decent numbers…

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Report: Nexus 7 component supplier confirms July release

Androidizen Admin — Mon, 27 May 2013 20:37:18 +0000

We probably weren’t the only ones disappointed that new hardware didn’t pop up like spring flowers at Google I/O last week. For the longest time we had heard that Google would at least throw a new Nexus 7 and Nexus 10 at consumers during the keynote, but that didn’t happen. We know there’s an updated…

Report: Nexus 7 Component Supplier Confirms July Release (via Tom’s Hardware)

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Appboy expands to help Android developers avoid heartbreak

Androidizen Admin — Mon, 27 May 2013 18:33:59 +0000

It’s been 25 years since Cinderella (the glam metal band, not the Disney princess) crooned “You don’t know what you got ’til it’s gone / I don’t know what it is that I did so wrong.” I suspect that they were singing about heartbreak and not about app…

Appboy expands to help Android developers avoid heartbreak (via Pando Daily)

By Nathaniel Mott On May 23, 2013It’s been 25 years since Cinderella (the glam metal band, not the Disney princess) crooned “You don’t know what you got ’til it’s gone / I don’t know what it is that I did so wrong.” I suspect that they were singing about heartbreak and not about app…

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Huawei Ascend Mate arrives in the UK for £335

Androidizen Admin — Mon, 27 May 2013 15:36:47 +0000

Huawei’s Ascend Mate smartphone has arrived in the UK, priced at £334.99. Huawei’s Ascend Mate smartphone that was unveiled at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show is in the same league as the Samsung Galaxy Mega, touting a mammoth 6.1in 1280×800 touchscreen for those after a…

Huawei Ascend Mate arrives in the UK for £335 (via The Inquirer)

CHINESE PHONE MAKER Huawei’s Ascend Mate smartphone has arrived in the UK, priced at £334.99. Huawei’s Ascend Mate smartphone that was unveiled at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show is in the same league as the Samsung Galaxy Mega, touting a mammoth 6.1in 1280×800 touchscreen for those after a…

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20 best Android apps this week

Androidizen Admin — Mon, 27 May 2013 15:32:37 +0000

It’s time for our weekly roundup of brand new and notable apps for Android smartphones and tablets. It covers apps and games, with the prices referring to the initial download: so (Free) may mean (Freemium) in some cases. The equivalent iOS roundup will be published later in the day. For now, read…

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Sega brings Sonic the Hedgehog to Android

Androidizen Admin — Thu, 23 May 2013 01:38:08 +0000

Sega has released the original Sonic the Hedgehog game for Android. The game is already out for iOS. Sega said that it’s had a tune-up and has different content, but explained that any improvements will be shared for free with existing Apple users. Sonic the Hedgehog was the…

Sega brings Sonic the Hedgehog to Android (via The Inquirer)

JAPANESE GAMING OUTFIT Sega has released the original Sonic the Hedgehog game for Android. The game is already out for iOS. Sega said that it’s had a tune-up and has different content, but explained that any improvements will be shared for free with existing Apple users. Sonic the Hedgehog was the…

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Android trumps Apple in smartphone sales: survey

Androidizen Admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 22:40:14 +0000

Google’s Android mobile system boosted its lead in the global smartphone market over Apple in early 2013, while Microsoft’s Windows edged into third place, a survey showed Thursday. The IDC survey showed Android’s commanding lead with a 75 percent market share in the first quarter, to 17.3 percent…

Android trumps Apple in smartphone sales: survey (via AFP)

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HTC One with stock Android incoming to challenge Samsung

Androidizen Admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 20:37:10 +0000

TAIWANESE PHONE MAKER HTC could be about to follow in rival Samsung’s footsteps by releasing a Google Edition of its flagship HTC One smartphone. That’s according to an HTC Developer who apparently goes by the name of LlabTooFer on Twitter. The developer apparently has some inside knowledge about the…

HTC One with stock Android incoming to challenge Samsung (via The Inquirer)

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20 best Android apps this week

Androidizen Admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 16:35:43 +0000

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Archos ChefPad: An Ultimate Cooking Assistant for Your Kitchen

Androidizen Admin — Wed, 22 May 2013 13:35:29 +0000

Whether you are an aspiring chef or an amateur one, here is one dedicated Android tablet device for all cooking aficionados. Archos has launched this new dedicated Android tablet which is dubbed as ChefPad. Despite being designed as a perfect cooking assistant, this Android tablet will also meet your…

Archos ChefPad: An Ultimate Cooking Assistant for Your Kitchen (via Mizwhiz.com)

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Archos announces a cheap Android tablet with 3G connectivity

Androidizen Admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 22:44:05 +0000

Archos unveiled an addition to its affordable Android lineup on Thursday, the £159 Archos 80 Xenon. While it doesn’t sound all that exciting, the Archos 80 Xenon tablet comes with 3G connectivity, making it one of the cheapest if not the cheapest 3G Android tablet on the market…

Archos announces a cheap Android tablet with 3G connectivity (via The Inquirer)

FRENCH TABLET MAKER Archos unveiled an addition to its affordable Android lineup on Thursday, the £159 Archos 80 Xenon. While it doesn’t sound all that exciting, the Archos 80 Xenon tablet comes with 3G connectivity, making it one of the cheapest if not the cheapest 3G Android tablet on the market…

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Best tablet and smartphone security software

Androidizen Admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 15:42:33 +0000

Most users are very lax when it comes to using tablet and smartphone security apps despite the increasing number of these applications for the Android operating system and other mobile OS. The anti-theft feature is fairly common where users can locate their smartphone whenever it

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Top 8 Free Android Game Applications

Androidizen Admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:57:14 +0000

Google Play is nonetheless a ‘Treasure Island’ for Android Apps developers and users, offering a plethora of game application both in the free as well as paid category – at very attractive prices. Here in this article we will be presenting the Top 8 Android game applications that has been dominating the gaming arena at Google Play.

Temple Run 2

Temple Run 2 with over 170 million downloads has redefined the concept of gaming application like never before. Loaded with breathtaking actions, beautiful new graphics, stunning new organic environments, more obstacles to overcome – navigating across dangerous cliffs, zip lines, mines and forests; besides, more powerups, special power for each characters and a BIGGER monkey to chase you as you run with the cursed idol. Get ready to experience all the adrenaline-charged actions of running, jumping, turning and sliding you love to do with Temple Run 2.

Fruit Ninja

Get ready to experience Fruit Ninja – a juicy action game, which is nonetheless a fruit carnage on Android. All you need to do is Swipe up across the screen to deliciously slash fruit like a true ninja warrior; and with 3 games modes in single player and worldwide leaderboards using Openfeint – you for sure will be addicted to come back for higher scores.

Try out the featured 3 packed gameplay modes – Classic, Zen and the new Arcade inclusive of powerups including Freeze, Frenzy and Double Score. The Dojo section that features unlockable blades and backgrounds is a bonus that allows you to unlock achievements and post scores to the online leaderboards with Openfeint.

Diamond Dash

Unleash the magic of the 60 action-packed seconds with the Diamond Dash game app to match as many colorful diamonds as possible. One of the best attractions of this app is its impressive high resolution, fast pace and most significantly Facebook synchronization that allows you to play on your smartphone or tablet; and your Facebook scores, friends and tournament will stay in sync. So what are you waiting for? There are already 110million playing Diamond Dash on Facebook and mobile, so join the fun and yes, this fascinating app is FREE

Zombie Frontier

For all of you who loves zombies, this ahead-of-times Android game app is set in the year 2020, when a global epidemic of ‘T virus’ break out. The consequence of the epidemic is such that the people affected by the virus become zombies. You as one of the survivors of the epidemic have to fight a war with the zombies. Well, that’s a real challenge to pursue!

With appalling music and chilling sound effect, get ready to experience the feeling of some wild firing, kill different kinds of zombies with innovative weapons and upgrade system along with bonus items.

Doodle Jump

You have more reasons to cheer if you are already a fan of the original version of Doodle Jump app; because the new version besides being FREE is now appropriately optimized for Android. It’s a popular verdict that Doodle Jump is possibly one of the most addictive and perfect micro-game, which you would like to play again and again.

Doodle Jump app is not just about how high you can jump, but is basically about jumping from one platform to the next, picking up jet packs, evading black holes, and attacking rogues with nose balls along the way. Get ready to explore the many fantasy worlds – Space, Jungle, Soccer, Underwater, Snow, Halloween, Ice, Easter, and now the ‘new’ Ninja. All you need to do is tilt to move left or right, and tap the screen to shoot.

Fun Run

An absolutely addictive game with over 22 million players worldwide; Fun Run app allows you to race against your friends or random people in real time. One of the most popular online real-time multi-player games of Android phones, you will find some of the cutest, furriest creatures of the forest running with you.

Angry Birds Star Wars

Undoubtedly, one of the most popular of the Angry Bird series, this fascinating game is set in a galaxy far away, a long time ago; where a group of desperate rebel birds are encountered against a galactic menace: the Empire’s evil Pigtroopers. Help the rebel birds as they strike from a hidden base, having won their first battle against the evil Imperial Pigs – and Rebel spies have managed to steal secret plans to the Empire’s ultimate weapon, the PIG STAR, and are racing to deliver the plans to the Rebel Birds.

So, what are you waiting for? Join an epic adventure with the Angry Birds in the legendary Star Wars™ universe and explore more than 100 levels in iconic locations like Tatooine and the Pig Star. Enjoy hours and hours of engaging gameplay with new Mechanic using lightsabers, Blasters and Jedi powers to wreak havoc on the Imperial Pigs.

Blood Brothers

A dark fantasy game with a record of over 15 million players is one of the most downloaded apps on Google Play. The game revolves around a tale of a hero turned vampire, who has to bind an army in a pact of blood so as to take vengeance on a corrupt empire. Here you need to choose one of the eight heroes – - knight, samurai, high elf, dark elf, ape, lizardman, dwarf, or goblin – who will lead your army to victory.

Blood Brothers come with fascinating features to make your game enticing and addictive, which involves being able to customize your party to gain a strategic edge, use skills from archery to sorcery, lightning to fire, and features to bond and evolve characters together in dark rites.

Do let us know if you have enjoyed playing these games on your Android phone. Share with us your favorite list of Android game apps.

Author Bio:

Garry Wilson is a Digital Marketing Manager at a mobile apps development company, having expertise in writing various blogs and articles related to android apps development and various other mobile application development platforms.

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7 Perfect Computerized Games For Your Kids

Androidizen Admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:44:25 +0000

Finding the perfect video games for your kids may not be a cakewalk as it seems but rather turnout to be a daunting task. Kids mostly associate themselves with video games at a much deeper level than we adults would do. Normally the best of games which are popular amongst adults may not seem to go down well with your kids. Again advanced gaming consoles may not help much as kids are not trained well enough to run them and maybe some parents maybe frequenting the playstation customer service centers time and again to get them repaired from damage due to rough handling.

Your child would rather be well to do with simple computer games that are not too hard as this may result in the child getting frustrated and tensed. Simultaneously you have to also ensure that the game is not too easy as this may cause the child to become bored and lose interest. A good video game for your kids is one that would keep them engrossed and thinking all the time while challenging their capabilities to do better. A good video game can help your kids grow to be more mature and reasonable and hence stop running here and there for advanced technologies rather sit down and reason out as to which would be the best computerized game for your kids.

Below is a brief about 7 games that we think could help your kids think on their feet and keep their young minds interested. These games can run on simple computers and do not require costly equipment or complex gaming systems.

The 7 Perfect Computerized Games for Kids :

1) World of Zoo :
A great zoo game for small kids which enables to think creatively and fill up their virtual zoos with different kinds of animals. Kids can also have the option changing colors, skins, shapes and sizes of animals. It helps the kids understand more about the animal kingdom and create their own species as well.

2) Nancy Drew PC Series :
This amazing series of girl detective games helps your kids think in different ways as they work the way of out solving riddles and puzzles that lead up to cracking the case. Kids can have a feel good feeling about being a detective and solving crimes and therefore have a positive mindset in the bargain.

3) ItsaBitza :
When it comes to building confidence in young kids very few other games can beat this one. ItsaBitza puts to effective test reading and understanding skills of the child. Written instructions are displayed asking the child to follow and draw a object as per their understanding. Once the child has done that the drawing comes alive with animation and is put to use in whatever possible way with special characters.

4) Babysitting Mania :
This game teaches children to take responsibility of other smaller kids. The kids are kept busy most of the time looking after small babies and cleaning them up. A great game if you have older kids at home and want to teach them to take care of their siblings.

5) Cake Mania :
Older kids can try their hand at making cakes and delivering orders on time. As the game advances the time decreases while the amount of orders increases. A great game to teach your kids a lesson on time management and some tips about customer service.

6) Lego Star Wars :
A popular action game for kids. This game is one of the pioneer game sin the industry and your kids would be more than happy to experience all Star Wars films with their favorite Lego characters along with heroes and villains.

7) Lucidity :
An extremely well designed fairy tale game that has great animations to give your kids a wonderful live picture book experience. The players have to assist the character in her travel by protecting her from wild animals and fatal traps.

So now therefore stop calling the playstation customer service help lines to find out which game would suit your kids the best. Just get a copy of these games loaded onto your computer and you have the 7 perfect computerized games for your kids.

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Consumer Reports names Samsung’s Galaxy S4 the world’s best smartphone

Androidizen Admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 12:40:33 +0000

Consumer Reports has named Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone the top smartphone in the world, dethroning LG’s Optimus G. Consumer Reports is an independent, non-profit organisation that tells subscribers what are the best products on the market, and the Samsung Galaxy S4…

Consumer Reports names Samsung’s Galaxy S4 the world’s best smartphone (via The Inquirer)

PRODUCT TESTING OUTFIT Consumer Reports has named Samsung’s flagship Galaxy S4 smartphone the top smartphone in the world, dethroning LG’s Optimus G. Consumer Reports is an independent, non-profit organisation that tells subscribers what are the best products on the market, and the Samsung Galaxy S4…

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Sony’s Xperia Tablet Z is now available with stock Android

Androidizen Admin — Tue, 21 May 2013 10:45:50 +0000

Sony announced on Monday that the Xperia Tablet Z is finally available, complete with a stock version of the Android mobile operating system. Sony Xperia Tablet Z preorders kicked off in March, and Sony told us today that the device is now in stock online and in stores across…

Sony’s Xperia Tablet Z is now available with stock Android in tow (via The Inquirer)

JAPANESE HARDWARE DESIGNER Sony announced on Monday that the Xperia Tablet Z is finally available, complete with a stock version of the Android mobile operating system. Sony Xperia Tablet Z preorders kicked off in March, and Sony told us today that the device is now in stock online and in stores across…

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Google+ V4 roll out begins – Image filters and Hashtags arrive on Plus

Androidizen Admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 16:08:33 +0000

Well looks like Google has wasted no time in bringing their Android app for Google+ up-to speed with the desktop version releasing V4.

Rolling out now to Android devices the new update brings a host of new features including the fruits of the Snapseed purchase. Instagram style filters are no available from a redesigned images panel that gives much more control over your photos on Google Plus.

Auto Backup, to safely and privately store your photos as you snap them

Auto Highlight, to browse a selection of top shots from every set of photos you add

Auto Enhance, to make subtle improvements to the people and places in your images, automatically

Auto Awesome, to create fun new versions of your pictures (like animations and panoramas) based on the photos in your library

Also included are the Hashtags that appear beside each update allowing for a deeper look at the meaning behind the tag, another layer on the conversation as it were.

These Google-added tags will appear at the top-right of individual posts (#GoogleIO2013, in this example), and tapping on them will reveal streams of relevant content

Google has also made improvements to location sharing making it easier to share your location only with select circles or individuals.

Tapping “Locations” will display your friends’ current locations on a map, making it easier to make plans and meet up.

All in all another fine update from the Google+ team that is sure to add to Plus Experience.

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Want To Make Your Android Device Smoother? Here Are 9 Apps That Do Just That

Androidizen Admin — Mon, 20 May 2013 09:38:19 +0000

In our previous guide, we did not refer to the android operating system but instead focused on how to speed up your iOS by altering a few changes and perform few tasks from within the device’s factory installed settings. If you want to read that up you most certainly can. It will be titled ‘…

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2014 Android Phones Are Taking the World by Storm

Androidizen Admin — Sun, 19 May 2013 09:35:56 +0000

Marketing announced today that it’s 2014 Android Phones service has been opened up to the public. This new website service offers free videos for anyone who is searching for a new Android phone that will be available from 2013 to the end of 2014. For…

2014 Android Phones Are Taking the World by Storm (via SBWire)

Lakeside, CA — (SBWIRE) — 05/16/2013 — JRSEO Marketing announced today that it’s 2014 Android Phones service has been opened up to the public. This new website service offers free videos for anyone who is searching for a new Android phone that will be available from 2013 to the end of 2014. For…

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Android Users Get Chatty for Free in Droid Chat Room

Androidizen Admin — Sun, 19 May 2013 02:35:54 +0000

Droid Chat Room is helping android users meet, chat and connect for free. Chicago, IL — (SBWIRE) — 05/16/2013 — Mobile phones and devices are fast becoming the place to meet and chat to other like-minded people. However, traditionally androids have been behind in the technology that makes this fast…

Android Users Get Chatty for Free in Droid Chat Room (via SBWire)

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Android 4.3 was a no-show at I/O, but report claims launch coming soon

Androidizen Admin — Sat, 18 May 2013 22:32:56 +0000

The first day of Google’s I/O Developers Conference keynote has come and gone without a single mention of a potential update to the company’s Android operating system. Despite a number of rumors that suggested Google would announce a new version of Android at the annual event, the company remained…

Android 4.3 was a no-show at I/O, but report claims launch coming soon (via NHC Smartphone News Radio)

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ZTE announces the Grand X2 smartphone with Intel Atom processor

Androidizen Admin — Sat, 18 May 2013 14:32:57 +0000

CHINESE PHONE MAKER ZTE announced its latest flagship smartphone on Wednesday, the Android powered Grand X2 that has a 2GHz Intel Atom processor. ZTE, which apparently thought it would be a good idea to announce the phone during Google I/O, unveiled the handset to little fanfare, despite its top-end…

ZTE announces the Grand X2 smartphone with Intel Atom processor (via The Inquirer)

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Mini Dash Android Review on Galaxy S4

Androidizen Admin — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:52:25 +0000

Mini Dash Android Review on Galaxy S4 thanks to those that recommend I check out Mini Dash on Android. It’s great fun and a challenging way to spend an hour.

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Intel releases Beacon Mountain Android IDE for Atom chips

Androidizen Admin — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:32:54 +0000

CHIPMAKER Intel has released an integrated development environment (IDE) for Android that offers performance tuning for its Atom processors. Intel’s various Atom processors intended for servers, tablets and smartphones are set to receive a significant boost this year with the Silvermont architecture…

Intel releases Beacon Mountain Android IDE for Atom chips (via The Inquirer)

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Galaxy S4 Video Playlist many Samsung S4 films to be watched

Androidizen Admin — Sat, 18 May 2013 11:14:28 +0000

The Samsung Galaxy S4 is by far the most powerful smartphone ever created. In our Galaxy S4 playlist we include all the Androidizen S4 videos in date order starting with the newest first. We cover every aspect of the Galaxy S4 including games, apps settings and reviews of all they key features of the S4. We also take a look at cases and accessories for the S4 and If you want to see a game or app covered for your S4 let us know.

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Samsung Galaxy Fame Duos

Androidizen Admin — Fri, 17 May 2013 22:09:09 +0000

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Latest 5 Samsung mobile phones in the technological market

Androidizen Admin — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:09:09 +0000

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HP announces Android and Windows hybrid laptops

Androidizen Admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 14:39:08 +0000

MAKER OF EXPENSIVE PRINTER INK HP has announced two hybrid laptops, the Slatebook x2 running Android and the HP Split x2 running Windows 8.

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Samsung Galaxy Mega 6.3 gets a July UK release

Androidizen Admin — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:39:08 +0000

KOREAN PHONE MAKER Samsung’s mammoth Galaxy Mega 6.3in smartphone will be released in the UK in July, according to Carphone Warehouse.

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Motorola RAZR i Review

Androidizen Admin — Wed, 15 May 2013 09:01:49 +0000

One of the best smartphone options at the moment if you want to avoid paying a premium price, the Motorola RAZR i has several key benefits that are worth exploring in more depth. The RAZR i comes with a powerful Intel processor, excellent battery life, and an edge to edge touchscreen, as well as the latest version of Android. With the RAZR i available on contracts that can be reduced to the £20 mark, you can get a lot out of the phone.

One of the RAZR i’s main claims to distinction is its Intel Atom Medfield processor – at 2,000 GHz, it pushes ahead of rivals like the Samsung Galaxy S III and the iPhone 5 in terms of power, and uses single core technology and multi threading to produce a slick user experience. With 1 GB of RAM, you won’t lack for power, and the RAZR i can easily run the latest version of Android without significant lag.

Enhanced with Project Butter updates, Android’s Jelly Bean OS has refined many of the features that were included with previous version Ice Cream Sandwich. As well as getting the usual Android app display, interface, and extras like facial recognition and phone vibration, the RAZR i has Motorola specific widgets like Circles for basic weather and time keeping.

Motorola RAZR i specs

The RAZR i’s 4.3 inch touchscreen is made to seem even larger than it is by being stretched right to the edges of the phone, with the result being an engrossing user experience when you’re browsing the Internet and watching videos. The Super AMOLED screen has a resolution of 960 x 540, which puts it slightly short of full HD, but into a category where you can enjoy high quality colour and sharpness. Motorola have also included Gorilla Glass protection, Kevlar backing, and a splash guard for water – SIM and a microSD slot capable of providing an extra 8 GB of storage enhance the RAZR i’s appeal.

Users wanting a premium camera with the RAZR i should probably look elsewhere, though – the 8 MP camera is fine for daytime shots, and comes with HDR and multi shot features, but is definitely in the mid range when it comes to current phones. Still, you can get some good shots in the right light, while GPS geo-tagging, a VGA rear camera, and video playback at 30 fps does make the RAZR i superior to other phones in its class.

What most users will be attracted to with the RAZR i will be its durability – the Intel processor is combined with a 2,000 mAH battery, which is capable of allowing for a day or so of basic usage if you avoid using WiFi, Mobile Data, and Bluetooth. Motorola have put a lot of work into the phone, with Jelly Bean and the Intel partnership meaning that its rare to find a smartphone with so much power at the mid range of the market. Competitive contracts consequently make the RAZR i a solid recommendation at the moment.

About the Author:

Rosette is a mobile fanatic,she is currently working to raise awareness of the Motorola RAZR i. She likes to check out the latest mobiles phones and apps. Rosette can be found blogging about updates in the market, and new releases.

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Next-Gen 7 Inch Google Android Tablet – Predicted Specs

Androidizen Admin — Mon, 13 May 2013 22:36:14 +0000

Google I/O 2013 is in just a few days away now, and we’re most likely going to see the next-gen 7 inch Google Android tablet, the success of the Google Nexus 7 tablet. But what can we expect from it?

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Best 7″ Android Tablets with GPS and 3G to Use as In-Car GPS Systems

Androidizen Admin — Mon, 13 May 2013 11:55:46 +0000

We’ve talked about what are the top 5 Android tablets right now, but what about the best new Android tablets that haven’t arrived yet? Let’s take a look at the new Android Tablets for 2013, too.

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Amazon working on a 3D smartphone?

Androidizen Admin — Sat, 11 May 2013 22:08:40 +0000

Amazon is rumoured to be working on a glasses-free 3D smartphone to challenge Apple and Samsung, according to the Wall Street Journal. It’s long been speculated that Amazon is working on a smartphone device, and the firm last month hired smartphone specialist Charlie Kindel, apparently…

Amazon is working on a 3D smartphone to challenge Apple and Samsung (via The Inquirer)

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Best Android Tablet Under 200 Dollars!

Androidizen Admin — Sat, 11 May 2013 14:11:18 +0000

Your quest for the best Android tablet under 200 dollars ends here. Let’s take a look at your options, if you’re under a tight budget. Google Nexus 7 This tablet seems to come up everywhere, but that’s because it’s not only a very affordable tablet for 200 dollars, but it’s also a very good…

Best Android Tablet Under 200 Dollars – May 2013 (via TechDomino.com)

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3 Best Photo Editing and Sharing Apps For Android

Androidizen Admin — Sat, 11 May 2013 01:55:54 +0000

It is amazing how far technology has gone into simplifying our daily activities… and the photography industry seemed to have received most of this positive impacts. Here’s what I mean; digital camera is one of the most popular consumer electronics in the market today with compact cameras and DSLR…

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Is Your Android GPS Good Enough?

Androidizen Admin — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:45:06 +0000

Back in the day, many devices just did one thing. Phones were used for just making phone calls and nothing else. When this was the case, getting a separate GPS device for actually navigating on the road made a lot more sense.

But the recent advent of 4G smartphones with Google Maps loaded on them for free had a lot of people wondering whether buying a separate GPS device is really worth it or not.

That’s why it’s important to evaluate the two options in a few different categories.

Accuracy

While Google Map Navigation is often seen as still in Beta, it still has a pretty strong degree of accuracy due to the nature of Google.

In fact, many other organizations such as Apple have used the Google Maps network in the past. The Google Maps app makes use of the constant street view cars to get constant up to date information.

Basically, they have a lot more resources than many other companies for this sort of thing.

Efficiency

There are a lot of arguments about which type of GPS is more efficient, but it really comes down to what you’re using it for and which GPS system you are using in particular.

For example, there are some systems you can get installed directly in your car. Since these would run right off the battery, it’d be hard to get much more efficient than that.

Usefulness

The only places were Google Maps and a 4G network tend to lag behind standalone GPS solutions are when you get into some of the phone’s weaknesses.

For example, many phones these days don’t have the option to switch batteries, whereas many standalone GPS devices do have that ability.

Additionally, it’s often difficult to use an Android phone with gloves, and the glare on the special glass can make the GPS hard to use during the day.

As a result, a GPS standalone can often be better in the following situations.

Hiking
Long Distance Camping
Any Extended Outside Us

Cost

If you already have a GPS, or an Android Phone and can’t really afford anything else, then this will be less of an issue.

The main issue tends to be if you already have an Android phone, as most of us do, does it really make sense to buy a separate device?

The fact that Google Maps and Navigation is essentially free to Android subscribers should certainly factor into your decision. Obviously you can argue that it’s not actually free because you still pay for the service in general, but considering everything else that the phone does, the Google Maps certainly comes across as free.

So Should You Buy a Standalone?

In most cases, it just doesn’t make sense to have both a smartphone and a GPS standalone since your phone has GPS already.

And since Google Maps now has the ability to download maps offline, that advantage tends to be removed as well. Paying for both the GPS service and the Android service is prohibitively expensive and often wasteful, unless you have specific needs.

But if you don’t need a smartphone, having just a standalone could be useful. But on the other hand, if you do need to go away from any electric outlet for long periods of time and your phone isn’t good at taking extra batteries, a GPS standalone solution to cover that could make a lot of sense.

This is a guest post by freelance writer and blogger Kate Simmons. Kate is a tech freak and hiking enthusiast. She is currently writing on behalf of http://www.clearinternetservice.org/, a 4G provider for mobile devices.

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Grandstream GXP-2200: VoIP Android Phone review

Androidizen Admin — Tue, 07 May 2013 16:05:36 +0000

Android is an operating system not just on your smartphone or your tablet that you can run. On other machines Grandstream has a device on the market that still remains closest to the roots of Android smartphone: the GXP 2200 is a smartphone, but a “fixed” with which you can make calls over the…

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5 useful Android Accounting Apps for Business

Androidizen Admin — Tue, 07 May 2013 14:03:48 +0000

A business owner has to wear several hats and be all things to all people in their organization. Most business owners would agree that accounting functions can take up a large portion of their time, even with the support of an accounts department. For the small business owner, time becomes an even…

Five Android Accounting Apps for Business Owners (via Late-Night Blogger)

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Super fast PC memory coming to Smartphones

Androidizen Admin — Mon, 06 May 2013 18:20:43 +0000

Samsung has just announced that it has begun the production of 4Gb LPDDR3 RAM, which promises PC-like performance for rich multimedia applications. What this means in technical terms is that the chip will have 2,033 Mbit/s bandwidth per pin, compared to 800 Mbit/s that their LPDDR2 RAM had before,…

Samsung Starts Producing “PC-Fast” 4Gb LPDDR3 RAM for Mobile Devices (via TechDomino.com)

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Acer taking aim at the Ipad mini with new A1-810

Androidizen Admin — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:17:41 +0000

Acer is going to release another tablet which will directly compete with Google’s Nexus 7 and iPad Mini, well at least in terms of form factor and size that is. The Acer Iconia A1-810 is a 7 inch tablet which is clearly being released to cash in the growing interest in small yet powerful tablets.…

Acer Iconia A1-810 aims to target iPad Mini (via http://t3kd.com)

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Best Android apps for mom

Androidizen Admin — Mon, 06 May 2013 12:18:25 +0000

This Mother?s Day, don?t just get your mom a special gift, also give her an app suggestion that she can use all year long. Here are some of the best apps you can suggest. ISLICK: This app lets you find the best online shopping deals. Looking for clothes? Electronics? This will track the deals for you…

App Finder: Best apps for mom (via The Register-Mail)

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Acer Iconia A210 Tegra 3 10 inch Tablet Review

Androidizen Admin — Mon, 06 May 2013 10:46:03 +0000

Acer Iconia A210 packs a Tegra 3 CPU/GPU with 1 gig of system ram and 16gig of storage complete with a 10.1 inch screen and Android 4.1.2. All for an RRP of £220 which makes this one of the most powerful Android Tablets at this size.

As you might expect the Acer Iconia A210 is great for gaming due to the Tegra 3 GPU and surprisingly their is little or no interface lag with the Acer Iconia A210.

We think if you are in the market for a 10 inch tablet you should take a look at the Iconia A210 it’s well worth a look.

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Top 5 Android Action games for your smartphone

Androidizen Admin — Mon, 06 May 2013 08:16:10 +0000

Top 5 Android Action Games you can play today, in these top Android Action titles we relive the glory days of as well as the best of the cutting edge.

Assaulter Metal Slugs
EPOCH
Guns4Hire
GunSlugs
After Burner: Climax

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How to Backup Android Phone and Tablet

Androidizen Admin — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:22:32 +0000

Do you want to learn how to backup Android phone and tablet for safe keeping, or because you want to try out different ROM’s? Read on. How to Backup Your Files Backing up the files you have in your Android phone or tablet, such as music, photos or even contacts, is easy, even without other tools.…

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Acer announce the Liquid E2 smartphone

Androidizen Admin — Mon, 06 May 2013 02:21:28 +0000

TAIWANESE HARDWARE MAKER Acer announced the Liquid E2 smartphone on Wednesday, which is an affordable Android 4.x Jelly Bean handset. Following in the footsteps of the Liquid E1 which made its debut in January, the Acer Liquid E2 looks to attract “multimedia” smartphone users with its decent specifications…

Acer announces the Liquid E2 smartphone with Android Jelly Bean (via The Inquirer)

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Top Cheap Android Tablets Under $100 – May 2013

Androidizen Admin — Sun, 05 May 2013 18:15:33 +0000

The thing we love here at Androidizen is low cost Android tablets check out this round up of some of the best for under $100

Best Cheap Android Tablets Under $100 – May 2013 (via TechDomino.com)

A lot of cheap Android tablets can be found for less than $100 these days. Here are some of the best cheap Android tablets under $100 you can find right now. The cheap Android tablets under 100 dollars may not be very high quality, but they are increasing in quality every year, and with new versions…

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LG to make the next Google Nexus Android smartphone

Androidizen Admin — Sun, 05 May 2013 16:13:36 +0000

Interesting it looks like LG won the right to make the New Nexus handsets for Google.

Google picks LG to build its next generation Nexus Android smartphone (via The Inquirer)

MOBILE DEVICE DESIGNER Google apparently has selected LG Electronics to build its next Nexus smartphone, which might show up at the Google I/O conference later this month. That’s according to the Korean Times, which reported that Google’s and LG’s respective CEOs Larry Page and Koo Bon-joon recently…

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ArcSoft’s ArcNote Now Available for Android

Androidizen Admin — Sun, 05 May 2013 14:12:02 +0000

ArcSoft’s ArcNote Now Available for Android (via Businesswire)

Announcing the Easiest Way to Take Notes Using Your Smartphone FREMONT, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–ArcSoft, the industry-leading software provider of imaging technologies and applications, today announced the Android version of ArcNote™, the easiest way to take perfect notes with your Android phone…

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How to Reset Android Phone to Factory Settings

Androidizen Admin — Sun, 05 May 2013 12:21:14 +0000

If your phone slowed down or is not working properly anymore, it’s best to learn how to reset Android phone to factory settings, to get a clean device once again. If you want to make your phone as new again, either because you installed software that causes problems on it, and you don’t know what…

How to Reset Android Phone to Factory Settings (via TechDomino.com)

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