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Oct 7, 2013

Tech News Roundup for Monday, 10/7/13

Posted by Unknown
In this series we round up the technology-based articles from around the web that have caught our eye in the last week. Have something we should know about? Send us a note!

Weekly Roundup


  • Up until now, AT&T has exclusively carried the Moto Maker design studio for the Moto X that allows users to customize their model to any color combination they choose. Now, Moto Maker may be making its way to Verizon as soon as Nov. 11.
  • Well what do you know? It seems every couple of days we see more and more leaks of the upcoming Nexus 5. Next on the list is a purported service manual that leaked on line, detailing many more specs of Google's next flagship. LG has since asked original leaker's Android Police to remove the images. A copy of the manual can still be found at Engadget (also taken down). [Android Police]

Galaxy Note 3 and Galaxy Gear Review Roundup



Odds and Ends


 This is either the most terrifying thing I've seen, or the coolest. Like something out of a Terminator movie, Boston Dynamics' Cheetah  robot has come untethered and is now able to run outdoors by way of a really loud motor. Its name is the Wildcat. Be afraid... very afraid...
Credit: Engadget via Boston Dynamics Youtube



Sep 30, 2013

Tech News Roundup for Monday, 9/30/13

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In this series we round up the technology-based articles from around the web that have caught our eye in the last week. Have something we should know about? Send us a note!

In Case You Missed It


Everybody Chill Out - I Got This [Derek Gelinas]

Weekly Roundup





  • What were the changes your lowly iPad or Android phone could bring down an airliner? Not much. The airlines think so too. [The Verge]
  • Blackberry is in dire straits. Losses upon losses, not helped by sales of the Z10 have it teetering on the edge. [ZDnet]
  • If you use Google's Chrome browser you may have seen a change in the way you access your Chrome apps. Here's what's been changed. [PCWorld]
  • So, what do you think? Absolutely hate the way Chrome switched all of your stuff around? Here's how to put back. [Computerworld]
  • Evernote unveils a company-branded marketplace in the hopes you'll live the 'Evernote Lifestyle'. How about a fancy Evernote backpack? Or perhaps a $75 stylus? [The Verge]


Odds and Ends


Did you ever wonder what it was like to sit in line at an Apple store waiting to be one of the first to get your hands on an iPhone 5s? Indie film maker and one-time Apple whistle blower Casey Neistat and his team take his film camera to the Fifth Avenue Apple Store in Manhattan for a little side line fun.
(Credit: CNet)




Sep 23, 2013

Tech News Roundup for Monday, 9/23/13

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In this series we round up the technology-based articles from around the web that have caught our eye in the last week. Have something we should know about? Send us a note!

iPhone 5c/5s and iOS 7 Link Favorites




Living with iOS 7 [Macstories]

News You May Have Missed



Odds and Ends


How about this video from the YouTube channel of Stuart Edge? They do a couple of good deeds and catch the reaction of restaurant servers as they receive $200 tips. Touching to say the least.





Sep 16, 2013

Tech News Roundup for Monday, 9/16/13

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In this series we round up the technology-based articles from around the web that have caught our eye in the last week. Have something we should know about? Send us a note!

iPhone 5c/5s Hands On Roundup



Apple iPhone 5s hands-on (update: video) [Engadget]
Apple iPhone 5s hands-on video and impressions [The Verge]
Hands-on with the new 64-bit A7-powered iPhone 5s with new M7, camera features & Touch ID [Apple Insider]
iPhone 5C Hands On: Your Budget iPhone [Mashable]
A tale of two iPhones: Hands-on with the iPhone 5S and iPhone 5C (update: video!) [Ars Technica]

Weekly Roundup


Roku for Android app allows streaming of video to set-top box – from some devices [9to5 Google]
Roku plays catch up to Google's Chromebox.

T-Mobile Moto X variant now available from Motorola for $599 [9to5Google]
T-Mobile subscribers now have access to the Moto X, but only in white and black for now.

LTE Nexus 7 now available from Google Play [Androidcentral]
The popular Nexus 7 tablet now with LTE connectivity.

Hands on with Apple's iPhone 5c and 5s [Computerworld]
Apple revealed the iPhone 5s and 5c last week. Computerworld has a hands on.

PayPal to offer hands-free payment through smartphone app [Computerworld]
Users of the Paypal service now have more options to pay via their smartphones.

iOS 7 is available on September 18 for certain devices [Gigaom]
Along with the announcement of the iPhone 5c and 5s, Apple will release iOS on Sept. 18.

Wall Street hammers ‘clueless’ Apple over high iPhone 5c price [BGR]
What do you think? Is Apple's 'low end' iPhone too expensive?

Video: Apple shows off new iPhone 5s and iPhone 5c key features [BGR]
Official Apple videos showing off the iPhone 5s and 5c

Amazon's next-gen Kindle Fire HD revealed in leaked photos [The Verge]
The secret is out. Amazon's next Kindle Fire HD smiles for the camera

Haswell signs up four new Chromebooks [Cnet]
Thought the Google Chromebook was dead? Think again...

Our best look yet at a possible Nexus successor [Androidcentral]
The best evidence yet that a follow up to the Nexus 4 is coming

Gold HTC One appears on the heels of iPhone 5s [Android Community]
If Apple can do gold, why can't HTC?

Twitter #Music tries again with new Spotify app [The Next Web]
Did you know that Twitter #Music even existed? Spotify tries to help.

Aug 19, 2013

Samsung Galaxy Mega is coming to AT&T on Aug. 23

Posted by themrallen

AT&T and Samsung are teaming up for a big phone announcement. No, really it's a HUGE phone! The 6.3 inch "hybrid" Samsung Galaxy Mega will be available on AT&T's LTE network on August 23. The device will be priced at $24 per month with the Next program, or $149.99 on a new two year agreement.

The "phone" marks the first of the Galaxy lineup that blurs the mobility of a smartphone, and the entertainment value of a tablet. Android 4.2.2 is on board with the usual Samsung customization. Check out the spec rundown below, and let us know if this new Zeus of the Galaxy handsets is something you have been waiting for.
  • WatchON™ is a service that simplifies searching and recommends TV, movies and sports according to personal tastes.  With WatchON and the built-in IR blaster, the Galaxy Mega functions as a remote control for home theater equipment.
  • Air View™ allows you to hover your finger over a calendar item or email to display a preview of what’s inside without opening it.
  • Multi Window display offers split screen viewing and lets you view content in two windows at once, making it easy to multi-task.  For instance, you can take notes while watching a video or search the web while responding to a text message or email.
  • Easy Mode settings give new smartphone users or simplicity seekers the option to start out with a basic version of your home screen that keeps your favorite apps and features within reach. 
  • Story Album™ transforms photos you take with the Mega’s 8-megapixel camera into multi-media albums with music, videos and notes.
  • S Translator™ helps you get your point across in a variety of languages.
As a side-note, I chose not to use the word phablet in the description above because I refuse to us that phrase (OK, I let that one slip). Sound off in the comments if this is the type of device that you could carry on a daily basis.

Jul 16, 2013

What's Next? AT&T NEXT

Posted by Rick Nelson
AT&T teased us with the mystery of "What's Next" last week and today is the day we find out just what is "NEXT." AT&T has announced AT&T NEXT today where new and existing customers can upgrade to the latest and greatest AT&T has to offer every 12 months.

 A few perks are
- No down payment.
- No activation fee.
- No upgrade fee.
- No financing fee
- A new device every year

“With AT&T Next, customers can get the newest smartphone or tablet every year with no down payment. That’s hard to beat, and it’s an incredible value for customers who want the latest and greatest every year,” said Ralph de la Vega, president and chief executive officer of AT&T Mobility."

What this means is that when you upgrade to a new device, you can choose to make monthly payments for the device for a 20 month agreement with 0% APR, but after 12 months, you can trade in the device for the newest one on the block with no fees or penalties.

  "For example, a customer purchasing a Samsung Galaxy S4 would have no down payment, and pay $32 per month, in addition to the monthly wireless service plan they choose, with the option to trade in their device and upgrade after 12 payments, or to keep using the device, and pay off the installment plan in full after 20 months. There’s no penalty for paying off the installment plan early."

 AT&T Next is available on July 26th for new and existing customers and can be used for smartphones or tablets.

 Here is the full press release below-

AT&T CUSTOMERS CAN GET A NEW SMARTPHONE
OR TABLET EVERY YEAR WITH NO DOWN PAYMENT
WITH “AT&T NEXT”

No Down Payment, No Upgrade or Activation Fees,
and All On The Nation’s Fastest 4G LTE Network

AT&T 4G LTE Now Covers More than 225 Million People


DALLAS, JULY 16, 2013 — Today, AT&T* introduces what’s next in wireless. Beginning nationwide on July 26, consumers can get a new AT&T smartphone or tablet every year with no down payment, no activation fee, no upgrade fee and no financing fees.**

With AT&T Next, customers purchase a smartphone or tablet with no down payment and agree to pay monthly installments for the device. After 12 payments, they can trade it in and upgrade to a brand new device — again with no down payment — or they can keep using their device and have no more payments after 20 months. AT&T Next is available for new AT&T customers or existing customers who are upgrade eligible.  

“With AT&T Next, customers can get the newest smartphone or tablet every year with no down payment. That’s hard to beat, and it’s an incredible value for customers who want the latest and greatest every year,” said Ralph de la Vega, president and chief executive officer of AT&T Mobility.

AT&T’s 4G LTE network now covers more than 225 million people nationwide and 328 markets. AT&T’s 4G LTE deployment is expected to cover 300 million people by year-end 2014, with nearly 90 percent of the build completed by the end of this year.

The great performance of AT&T’s network continues to be validated by independent third-party testing. AT&T 4G LTE service was recognized as having faster average download and upload speeds than any of our competitors in PCWorld/TechHive’s most recent 20-market speed tests — the second consecutive year that AT&T has ranked first overall. PCWorld/TechHive also ranked AT&T’s as the fastest combination of 3G and 4G services in the 20 cities it tested.*** And AT&T was named America’s fastest 4G LTE network in PC Magazine’s 2013 Fastest Mobile Networks 30-market study — and also swept the top rankings in all six U.S. regions from coast to coast: Northeast, Southeast, North-Central, South-Central, Northwest and Southwest.****

AT&T Next is available for any current smartphone or tablet in AT&T’s industry-leading selection of devices. The interest-free monthly device installments range from $15 to $50, depending on the device selected. For example, a customer purchasing a Samsung Galaxy® S 4 would have no down payment and pay $32 per month, in addition to the monthly wireless service plan they choose, with the option to trade in their device and upgrade after 12 payments or to keep using the device and pay off the installment plan in full after 20 months. There’s no penalty for paying off the installment plan early.

AT&T offers a broad choice of device purchasing options. In addition to AT&T Next, customers continue to have their choice of all current options, including getting a discounted device with a two-year service commitment; paying full retail price for a device with no-commitment; getting a partial discount for an early upgrade after six months with a two-year service commitment; or bringing their own compatible device.

More information is available at www.att.com/next or at any AT&T retail store.

*AT&T products and services are provided or offered by subsidiaries and affiliates of AT&T Inc. under the AT&T brand and not by AT&T Inc.
** Requires 20-month 0% APR installment agreement & qualifying credit. Wireless service req. (voice & data for smartphones/data for tablets). If you cancel wireless service, remaining balance on device becomes due. Sales tax due at sale. Qualifying devices only. Upgrade after 1 yr.: Req. min. 12 installment payments, acct. in good standing, plus trade-in of current device in good & functional condition & purchase of new device/wireless agreement & service plan. After upgrade remaining unbilled installment payments are waived. AT&T Next available only at AT&T owned retail stores & att.com. If device is returned, restocking fee up to $35 for smartphones or 10% of tablet sales price may apply. Terms subject to change.
*** PCWorld/TechHive, May 23, 2013, “AT&T clocks best overall speeds with 3G/4G combo”
**** PC Magazine, June 17, 2013; http://www.pcmag.com/article2/0,2817,2420333,00.asp



You can find out more here. Are you an existing AT&T customer and love this? Will this make you switch to AT&T? Let us know in the comments below what you think of "What's Next"!



Jun 24, 2013

Samsung Launches 3 More Galaxy Tab Devices

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Samsung has been announcing a lot of devices lately, and their newest lineup is called the "Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Portfolio."

 The Galaxy Tab Portfolio, as it's called, is a lineup of three different tablets, ranging from a 7" tablet, to a 8", and all the way up to the standard 10" tablet.

 One thing that makes this portfolio of tablets stand out is some of the awesome features and bonuses it comes with:
  • A $10 voucher for the purchase of applications, books, movies and music in Google Play
  • One year of free Boingo hotspot service
  • Three months free Hulu Plus service
  • Two years free DropBox Service with 50GB storage space
One awesome thing is the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 starts at $199, which is pretty cheap for a Samsung tablet.

 Preorders start tomorrow, so will you be getting one? Let us know in the comments!

See below for the full press release.
Samsung Galaxy Tab 3 Portfolio Offers Consumers New Variety and Personalized Experiences for Staying Connected

As consumer tablet usage swells, new consumer research shows demand for more choice and Samsung’s new 7”, 8”, and 10.1” tablets deliver

RIDGEFIELD PARK, N.J. – June 24, 2013 – Samsung Electronics America, Inc. today debuted three new tablets as part of the Galaxy Tab 3 family, allowing consumers to choose which tablet suits them best. The 7 inch, 8 inch and 10.1 inch Galaxy tablets offer a range of screen sizes and a suite of experiences built for a broader set of individual and family preferences, making this lineup of tablets ideal for both home and on-the-go uses. The Wi-Fi-enabled Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio will be available in three form factors: Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 and Galaxy Tab 3 10.1., and will be available in the U.S. beginning July 7, with pre-orders starting tomorrow.

“Samsung’s industry-leading smartphones, Note devices and tablets address consumers’ diverse demands and personal preferences,” said Nanda Ramachandran, vice president of emerging business at Samsung Telecommunications America. “The Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio offers consumers more options for tablets that serve as their ultimate smartphone companion, the center of home and on-the-go use, and mobile devices packed with content and services.”

New consumer data* from Forrester Research validates that tablets are quickly becoming a central mobile device for consumers. Specifically, 49 percent of U.S. consumers who own both a mobile phone and tablet prefer the tablet as their primary device to go online. Data from the same Forrester survey further indicates that across 25 types of tablet applications there is no single dominant use of tablets by users. The typical user is more well-defined by their lack of uniformity as evidenced by the fact that they engage in a widely varied mix of five to six different application types in a given month. Only games top the 50 percent threshold for all tablet users – so it is obvious that each consumer is looking for a customized device that fits their personal needs on functionality in addition to size, price, power and connectivity. Whether reading an e-book, engaging on social networks, or allowing the kids to play games, the Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio has something for everyone.

“In addition to providing consumers greater variety in terms of size, form factor, price points and experiences, the Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio will be widely available for purchase from a multitude of retail channels further reinforcing Samsung’s commitment to delivering personal choice to all,” said Travis Merrill, vice president of tablet marketing at Samsung Electronics America.

Familiar Galaxy Experience
The Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio blends the familiar Galaxy family feel in sleek and slim designs with compelling content and services that consumers will want to use in their everyday lives. Created to be the perfect companion to the Galaxy line of smartphones, the Galaxy Tab 3 devices give consumers a seamless transition of content and services between their various Galaxy products. Similar to the Galaxy Note 8.0 and Galaxy smartphones, physical home and capacitive buttons are included.

Home Entertainment Hub
The Galaxy Tab 3 has various form factors and light-weight builds, which quickly and easily transition into the center of the home. Research shows that 85% of tablet users watch TV while using their tablet, with 41% of them doing this daily.** For this consumer, each Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio device’s built-in IR blaster turns the tablets into a universal remote and can activate Samsung’s innovative WatchONTM service. This service recommends TV shows and on-demand content, enabling the tablets to function as the hub of the living room and king of second screen consumption.

Packed with Content
This newest portfolio also makes discovering, accessing and sharing new content, including over 750,000 apps, from the Google Play and Samsung Apps stores even simpler. The Galaxy Tab 3 makes it convenient to stay connected on-the-go, balancing any number of tasks, such as emailing, managing your schedule, social networking, online shopping, reading, playing games and streaming content.

In addition, each of the devices in the Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio will come with a bevy of content value through pre-loaded content and Galaxy Perks available atwww.samsung.com/us/galaxyperks. Specifically, hundreds of dollars’ worth of content, including a $10 voucher for the purchase of applications, books, movies and music in Google Play; one year of free Boingo hotspot service; three months free Hulu Plus service; two years free DropBox Service with 50GB storage space; and more.

The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 is aimed at consumers who are in the market to purchase a portable tablet with all the features and reliability they need to stay connected throughout their daily activities. Built for portability, the Galaxy Tab 3 7.0 allows users to consume and manage content on-the-go. It is compact enough to easily slide into handbags or a jacket pocket so that consumers on-the-go will appreciate its compact size and lightweight design.

The premium Galaxy Tab 3 8.0 product is thin, lightweight, feature-packed and powerful, making it the ideal portable tablet for on-the-go performance. With Samsung’s built-in Reading Mode, the Tab 3 8.0 is the perfect e-reader-sized tablet.

New for the Galaxy Tab family of devices is Samsung’s Multi-Window functionality. Following the popularity of the feature on Note devices, Multi-Window comes to the Galaxy Tab 3 8.0. Offering true PC-like multi-tasking, consumers can use two apps side-by-side, with support up to 20 applications, including Polaris Office, Google Chrome and Facebook.

The Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 offers a larger HD screen optimized for entertainment – watching movies and playing games. With Samsung’s WatchON TV recommendation service, built-in IR blaster and 10.1-inch screen, the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 is the new hub of the living room. As a second screen companion and perfect tablet for viewing content and watching movies, the Galaxy Tab 3 10.1 transforms the ultimate content-consumption device.

The latest Galaxy Tab family is also SAFE™ (Samsung for Enterprise), allowing users to work and play with confidence that their photos, emails and contacts are protected. The portfolio also includes expandable memory up to 64GB through a microSD card.

This newest family comes in two color options – White and a unique Gold Brown. The Galaxy Tab 3 7.0, 8.0 and 10.1 will be available for purchase from major retailers nationwide on July 7 with pre-sales beginning June 25 at Best Buy/Best Buy Mobile, Amazon, Wal-Mart, h.h. Gregg, Office Depot, Toys ‘R’ Us, P.C. Richard & Son, Fry’s, Newegg, Sears and Samsung.com. The Galaxy Tab 3 portfolio will be priced at $199, $299 and $399, respectively.

Jun 12, 2013

Samsung announces the Galaxy Note 8.0 on AT&T

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Today has been a good day for Samsung, first with the announcement of the Galaxy S4 Zoom, and now announcing the Galaxy Note 8.0 on AT&T. See below for the full press release and a video:

 

Samsung Galaxy Note 8.0 TABLET PROVIDES ENDLESS WORK, ENTERTAINMENT POSSIBILITIES
AT&T Offers the Largest and Best Portfolio of 4G LTE-Connected Tablets

DALLAS, June 12, 2013 – AT&T, the U.S. leader in 4G LTE-connected tablets, and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) announced today the addition of the Samsung Galaxy Note® 8.0 to AT&T’s portfolio of connected products. The 4G LTE-connected Galaxy Note 8.0 will be available exclusively with AT&T in the coming weeks. 

The Galaxy Note 8.0 runs on AT&T 4G LTE, which currently covers more than 200 million people in the U.S.; with plans to expand to cover 300 million people by the end of 2014.  In a report by independent testing organization RootMetrics, AT&T's 4G LTE network was called “blazing fast."  The report found AT&T’s 4G LTE network delivered the fastest pure LTE speeds in markets where AT&T provided 4G LTE*. 
According to Strategy Analytics, tablet sales in the United States will rise from 49.8 million in 2012 to 103.7 million in 2017.  As tablet sales continue to rise, AT&T has cemented itself as the leading tablet provider, offering the widest and best selection of tablets of any U.S. carrier. 

“Demand for 4G LTE-connected tablets is growing, and we’re offering our customers the most choice and the best portfolio.  The Galaxy Note 8.0 is an awesome tablet and flies on 4G LTE,” said Chris Penrose, Senior Vice President – Emerging Devices, AT&T. “We expect customers to be excited about the Galaxy Note 8.0’s versatility that makes its useful for work and entertainment.”

The Galaxy Note 8.0 is the ideal premium tablet for work, play, home, or on the go. Galaxy Note 8.0 also features several new business solutions, including SAFE™ (Samsung for Enterprise) technology, which ensures a secure work environment even away from the office. With SAFE, Samsung layers extra features on top of native Android to make your tablet more secure and easier for your employer’s IT department to manage. Using Polaris Office, customers can view, create and edit documents, spreadsheets and presentations – right on their tablet. They can also add handwritten notes and annotate on PowerPoint and Word documents.  

With Multi Window, users can open two different applications side-by-side to perform two tasks at once, such as checking email while drafting notes.  The S Pen™, exclusive on Samsung Note devices, comes integrated in the Note 8.0 and offers precision, control and an unprecedented note taking capability. The S Pen can replicate a mouse and simulate writing or sketching, eliminating the need for a notepad, sketchbook, sticky notes and rolodex contacts. Air View™ allows users to preview emails, calendar events, photos and videos just by hovering over the screen with the S Pen.

Galaxy Note 8.0 includes several entertainment options including WatchON™, a new search and recommendation service which makes finding TV shows and on-demand video content faster, easier and more personalized. WatchON simplifies the process of discovering new content to watch by searching across multiple content sources (such as live TV, YouTube, and streaming video-on-demand sources) to recommend movies and TV shows. For users more interested in reading a book, the new Reading Mode creates a comfortable reading experience in all lighting conditions by optimizing the gorgeous screen to provide perfect illumination and tone. And with the ability to annotate directly with the S pen, all on a size made easy to hold, reading has never been more enjoyable, even on the go. 

The Galaxy Note 8.0 is powered by Android 4.1 (Jelly Bean) and a 1.6 GHz quad core processor with a 4,600 mAh battery. Customers will experience fast downloads with little lag time helping enhance their ability to move between home screens and apps. The Galaxy Note 8.0 weighs 12 ounces and has an eight inch display, with 189 pixels per inch, which provides users with a vibrant HD quality picture with plenty of room to work. Users can play videos in 1080p resolution, and the 5-megapixel rear facing camera with digital zoom can shoot 720p video, while the 1.3-megapixel front facing camera can handle video chats at 720p resolution. Galaxy Note 8.0 comes with 16GB internal memory and a microSD slot for up to 32GB expandable memory.  Customers also receive 50GB of free storage with AT&T Locker (available via an update), so users can easily store their videos, pictures, and files and access form multiple devices.

* Limited 4G LTE availability in select markets. LTE is a trademark of ETSI. Claim is based on a comparison of U.S. national carriers’ average 4G LTE download speeds for Android™ and Windows smartphones and iPhone 5. 4G speeds not available everywhere. In 4G LTE coverage areas, talk and surfing data at the same time uses AT&T’s 4G HSPA+ network.

About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) is a premier communications holding company and one of the most honored companies in the world. Its subsidiaries and affiliates – AT&T operating companies – are the providers of AT&T services in the United States and internationally. With a powerful array of network resources that includes the nation’s largest 4G network, AT&T is a leading provider of wireless, Wi-Fi, high speed Internet, voice and cloud-based services. A leader in mobile Internet, AT&T also offers the best wireless coverage worldwide of any U.S. carrier, offering the most wireless phones that work in the most countries. It also offers advanced TV services under the AT&T U-verse® and AT&T |DIRECTV brands. The company’s suite of IP-based business communications services is one of the most advanced in the world.
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About Samsung Telecommunications America
Samsung Telecommunications America, LLC, (Samsung Mobile) a Dallas-based subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., researches, develops and markets wireless handsets, wireless infrastructure and other telecommunications products throughout North America. For more information, please visit www.samsung.com.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 236,000 people across 79 countries with annual sales of US$187.8 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com.
About Samsung SAFE™

Disclaimer of Warranties: TO THE FULL EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., SAMSUNG TELECOMMUNICATIONS AMERICA, LLC, AND THEIR AFFILIATES (COLLECTIVELY REFERRED TO HEREIN AS THE “SAMSUNG ENTITIES”) EXPRESSLY DISCLAIM ANY AND ALL WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY, FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, INTEROPERABILITY OR NON-INFRINGEMENT, WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION, SAFE™ DEVICES AND SAFE™ APPLICATIONS. IN NO EVENT SHALL THE SAMSUNG ENTITIES BE LIABLE FOR ANY DIRECT, INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, PUNITIVE, OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES OF ANY KIND WHATSOEVER WITH RESPECT TO INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SECURITY PROTECTION, SAFE™ DEVICES OR SAFE™ APPLICATIONS. In addition, information technology security protection will be affected by features or functionality associated with, among other things the e-mail platform, master data management, and virtual private network solutions selected by the software provider, solution provider or user. Choice of an e-mail, master data management, and virtual private network solution is at the sole discretion of the software provider, solution provider or user and any associated effect on information technology security protection is solely the responsibility of the software provider, solution provider or user. For complete statement of limited warranty, please refer to www.samsung.com/us/safe, available on the web and where Samsung smartphone and Galaxy Tab™ devices are sold.

Samsung Galaxy S4 Zoom announced

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We've all wanted a phone with better zooming than the standard digital zoom most phones come with. Well, Samsung has heard our pleas and come up with a solution: The Galaxy S4 Zoom. It boasts a nice 16 Mega-Pixel camera with 10x optical zoom, and it also has OIS (optical image stabilization).

 Whether you're the Instagram addict who wants to take a close-up of their food, or you just want to take a picture of an overhead airplane, this phone will get you there!

 See below for a slideshow of pictures as well as the full press release.


Samsung Introduces the GALAXY S4 zoom – the first smartphone to offer 10x optical zoom, for perfect picture taking
A revolutionary new device that converges the best of a high performance smartphone and camera, the GALAXY S4 zoom delivers the best of both worlds

LONDON, UK – June 12, 2013 –Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. today announced the launch of the Samsung GALAXY S4 zoom, a powerful new device which combines the stylish heritage of the latest GALAXY S4 smartphone with advanced photographic capabilities.
Part of the GALAXY S4 family, the GALAXY S4 zoom is the realization of Samsung’s mission to create a single device that can fulfill the role of both an industry leading smartphone and a high-end compact camera. Combining 10x Optical Zoom, 16 Mega Pixel CMOS Sensor, OIS and Xenon Flash with the very latest Samsung GALAXY S4 technology, the GALAXY S4 zoom sets new standards for perfect mobile photography. It is the ultimate smartphone and camera experience in one, and the only device you’ll ever need.
“The Samsung GALAXY S4 zoom represents yet another step forward in the way Samsung is working to enhance the lives of our customers around the world,” said JK Shin, President and CEO, Head of IT & Mobile Communications Division, Samsung Electronics. “As communication continues to become increasingly visual in nature, people wish to capture and share their moments in the highest quality possible, but often do not have the space or inclination to carry a dedicated camera for this purpose. The GALAXY S4 zoom changes this forever, combining the industry leading functionality and connectivity of the GALAXY S4 with the high quality photographic experience you’d expect from a compact camera. The result is truly the best of both worlds, without compromise.”

Revolutionary new interface
Do it all and miss nothing thanks to the revolutionary new Zoom Ring, a simple and intuitive way to access the GALAXY S4 zoom’s key features.  When you’re in the middle of a phone call and you see something you absolutely have to share, a quick twist of the Zoom Ring will activate the In-Call Photo Share feature, letting you capture and send an image directly via MMS to whoever you are talking to simply.
For easy camera navigation, the Zoom Ring can be used to activate the Quick Launch and Shortcut features, giving you instant access to multiple camera modes including Auto, Gallery and Smart Mode with a simple twist.
The Zoom Ring also revolutionizes conventional camera zoom controls. Optical zoom control replaces traditional dials and buttons with smooth, easy-to-operate digital controls. Professional-quality accuracy and unprecedented ease of use are just a twist away, making it easy to compose a scene and capture wide-angle shots or tight close-ups.

Capture the best images
When it comes to high quality photography, bigger isn’t always better. The compact GALAXY S4 zoom’s best-in-class 10x Optical Zoom and 16MP BSI CMOS Sensor lets you capture beautiful images from far away or up close and personal, in all light conditions, without having to carry heavy camera gear around with you.  Furthermore, the built-in Optical Image Stabilizer (OIS) helps keep the camera perfectly still even when you’re not, reducing blur and stabilizing the image while zoomed in for high-quality photos and video.
Photo Suggest instantly connects you to huge libraries of images taken by fellow photographers, to help you find and compose your best shots anywhere in the world. Photo Suggest can even direct you to the ideal nearby location which will give you the vantage point you need for that perfect photo.
The GALAXY S4 zoom also features Samsung’s popular Smart Mode, so you can stop worrying about settings and start taking professional-quality artistic shots. Simply choose from a series of pre-set modes and the camera will automatically adjust to ensure you capture the best photo possible. Use Drama Shot to merge continuous shots of moving objects into a single composed image, or Action Freeze to instantly capture high-speed action. If you aren’t sure which Smart Mode to select, the Smart Mode Suggest feature can assess the scene for you and provide a short list of the best options for your consideration based on surrounding factors such as light levels, focal length, or face detection, ensuring you always get the best shot you want.

Unlimited entertainment in the palm of your hand
The GALAXY S4 zoom's heritage is evident throughout, from its sleek and stylish design to the powerful, yet intuitive user interface. Running on Android Jelly Bean 4.2, the GALAXY S4 zoom boasts many of the same features as the recently launched GALAXY S4, including Touchwiz, which lets you fully customize various aspects of your device including the lock screen and notification bar, for a truly personal mobile experience.
When you return from your travel adventures, Story Album lets you arrange all of your treasured images and videos into one timeline to share with friends and loved ones. You can also edit images and even order prints directly from the device through a partnership with blurb*. If you’d rather transfer your images to your laptop or tablet for safe keeping, Samsung Link lets you do so quickly and easily with just the touch of a button. Alternatively, you can sync all of your data in your own personal cloud through HomeSync, providing the ultimate peace of mind and ensuring your images and videos are waiting for you whenever you need them.
The GALAXY S4 zoom features the new Samsung Hub, a one-stop destination for all of the latest music, videos, books and games. Search, download and enjoy all of your favorite entertainment at the touch of a button, all directly from your device. When you find that amazing new track or game that you can’t wait to share with your friends, Group Play lets you connect directly with their Samsung devices so you can all listen and play together, without the need for a Wi-Fi AP or cellular signal.
For multimedia content and more detailed information, please visit www.samsungmobilepress.com.

Note to Editors:

Samsung GALAXY S4 zoom Product Specifications:
Network
LTE
2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE): 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
3G (HSPA+ 21Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
4G (LTE Cat 3 100/50Mbps) : up to 6 different band sets(Dependent on market)
3G
2.5G (GSM/ GPRS/ EDGE): 850 / 900 / 1800 / 1900 MHz
3G (HSPA+ 21Mbps): 850 / 900 / 1900 / 2100 MHz
Display
4.3 inch qHD sAMOLED (960x540) screen
AP
1.5GHz Dual-Core Processor
*The selection of AP will be differed by markets
OS
Android 4.2 (Jelly Bean)
Camera
Main (Rear): 16 Mega pixel with x10 Optical Zoom and enhanced SMART Modes, OIS
                        24-240mm, F3.1-F6.3
Sub (Front): 1.9 Mega pixel camera
ISO: Auto, 100, 200, 400, 800, 1600, 3200
Continuous Shot: 4fps MAX with AF
Format: JPEG, PNG, GIF, WBMP, BMP, AGIF
Xenon Flash,
SMART Mode, Expert Mode(P/S/M/C), My Mode
Video
Codec: MPEG4, H.264, H.263, VC-1, VP8, WMV7/8, Sorenson Spark
Recording & Playback: Full HD (1920x1080 30p)
Audio
Codec: MP3, AMR-NB/WB, AAC/AAC＋/eAAC＋, WMA, Vorbis(OGG), FLAC, apt-X
Camera
Features
SMART Mode(25): Smart mode suggest, Beauty face, Best photo, Continuous shot,
Best face, Kids shot, Landscape, Dawn, Snow, Macro, Food, Party/Indoor, Action freeze,
Rich tone (HDR), Panorama, Waterfall, Animated photo, Drama, Eraser, Sound & Shot, Silhouette, Sunset, Night, Fireworks, Light trace
Additional Features
Samsung Link, Samsung ChatON
S Voice, S Translator
Group Play: Share Music(MP3), Share Picture(JPEG, GIF), Share Document(PDF, PPT), Play Games
 Story Album, Trip Advisor, Paper Artist
Google Mobile Services
Chrome, Downloads, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Search, Google Settings, Google Plus,
Google Local, Google Play Store, Google Messenger, Google Navigation, Youtube,
Google Talk, Voice Search, Google Play Movie & TV, Google Play books, Google Play Music,
Google Play Magazine
Connectivity
WiFi a/b/g/n 5GHz
NFC,  Bluetooth® 4.0 (LE)
A-GPS + GLONASS
Sensor
Accelerometer, Geomagnetic, Proximity, Gyro, RGB Light
Memory
8GB Internal memory (User memory approximately 5GB) + microSD slot (up to 64GB)
1.5GB RAM
*User memory space may be less than the total memory space due to system files. User memory may differ by region, carrier, and supporting language, and may change after software upgrade.
Dimension
125.5 x 63.5 x 15.4 mm, 208g (with standard battery)
Battery
2,330mAh

* 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, Chrome, Downloads, Google Maps, Gmail, Google Search, Google Settings, Google Plus,
Google Local, Google Play Store, Google Messenger, Google Navigation, Youtube, Google Talk, Voice Search, Google Play Movie & TV, Google Play books, Google Play Music and Google Play Magazine are trademarks of Google Inc.

* Samsung GALAXY S4 zoom uses Corning’s new Gorilla® Glass 3 with Native Damage Resistance™. This cover glass, Corning’s newest formulation, enables improved damage and scratch resistance and reduced scratch visibility.

* Blurb, the global creative publishing platform, partners with Samsung to power worldwide book and magazine print production and fulfillment within the GALAXY S4 zoom’s new Story Album application. Users of Story Album will now be able to automatically create professional quality print photo books and magazines quickly and seamlessly from their camera phone images.

About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in technology, opening new possibilities for people everywhere. Through relentless innovation and discovery, we are transforming the worlds of televisions, smartphones, personal computers, printers, cameras, home appliances, LTE systems, medical devices, semiconductors and LED solutions. We employ 236,000 people across 79 countries with annual sales of US$187.8 billion. To discover more, please visit www.samsung.com

Jun 3, 2013

Tech News Roundup for Monday, 6/3/13

Posted by Unknown
In this series we round up the technology-based articles from around the web that have caught our eye in the last week. Have something we should know about? Send us a note!


In Case You Missed It



Weekly Roundup


Here comes the white Nexus 4 on T-Mobile and Google Play [9to5 Google]
After being seen in the wild quite a few times, most people didn't think it was the real thing. Well, Google and T-Mobile have made the white Nexus 4 a sure thing.

Chicago Sun-Times trains reporters to shoot with iPhones after laying off all its photographers [The Verge]
Move over professional photogs; you're not wanted anymore. Make room for the roving mobile phone reporters. Is this for real?

Yahoo eliminates classic Mail, requiring users to agree to Gmail-like email scanning [The Verge]
If you've been using Yahoo! Mail's classic interface, say goodbye on June 3rd, as Yahoo turns off classic, and moves everyone to the new design along with new Terms of Service in tow. Are you going to miss it?

A closer look at what's new in Windows 8.1 [ZDnet]
The Start button is back!

The Moto X phone will be made in the US and is coming this summer, says Motorola [The Verge]
The mysterious Moto X is real according to Motorola CEO Dennis Woodside. He didn't reveal many details but it is supposedly coming in October of this year.

Time to back away from the cookie jar? Introducing nutrition info in search [Official Google Search Blog]
Ever wonder how many calories are in a mango? Well, now you can. Google Search is including nutritional information on over 1000 fruits, vegetables, meats, and meals. Rolling out to the US in the coming days.

Fan TV revealed: is this the set-top box we’ve been waiting for? [The Verge]
Fanhattan co-founder and CEO Gilles BianRosa unveiled Fan TV at the D11 conference. Fan TV combines a streaming media box (ala Apple TV & Roku) and a set-top cable box with cloud DVR. But will it catch on?

Apple announces new $229 16GB iPod touch: 4-inch Retina display, no rear-facing camera [The Verge]
Fans of the smaller 16GB version of the iPod Touch missed out on the newer design of the 32GB and 64GB versions when they were first revealed. Apples makes up for it with a new 16GB version.

Samsung Introduces the GALAXY S4 mini: A Powerful, Compact Smartphone [Samsung Official Global Blog]
Samsung reveals a smaller 4.3 in. version of its 5 inch flagship phone. Is this more your size?

Have you given the new Gmail inbox a spin? I've become a big fan of it. Click the link for details on how you can flip it on before it begins to roll out.

T-Mobile subscribers and fans of the upcoming BlackBerry Q10 can now own BB's QWERTY BlackBerry 10 smartphone for $100 up front (w/ 2yr plan) or $580 outright.

Months of negotiations for Facebook to acquire Israel-based social navigation app Waze fell apart on conflicts as to whether or not to relocate the Waze team.

PayPal didn't exactly win hearts with its decision to deny a reward to a 17-years old for finding a vulnerability on its website. Paypal provides an explanation.

Odds and Ends

Have you ever experienced a 17-year Cicada emergence? We had one in my hometown of Chicago a couple of years ago and it was the most amazing thing I'd ever seen. Filmmaker Samuel Orr films an incredible time-laps of one of mother nature's creepiest, yet harmless, events. [Mashable]

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