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Samsung Galaxy Nexus’ front-facing camera can record in 720p HD
Just a quick update on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus‘ 1.3 front-facing camera – it can record in 720p HD. While the feature is hardly a big deal, it’s something that hasn’t been reported before as far as we know. The video below is a walkthrough of the Galaxy Nexus’ camera software and the 720p video sample can be found below as well. If you want to cut the fat and go to the front-facing camera bit, fast forward to about 3:50 in the video. Sure, it’s a cool option to … Read more
Blake Stimac
Amazon, Best Buy botch Galaxy Nexus name in new ads
While it’s pretty painful to watch Verizon do the same thing for a highly anticipated Android phone, the desire for the Samsung Galaxy Nexus hasn’t waned in the least bit. That said, with all the hype that’s been surrounding the handset, some still haven’t gotten the name right. In the past two days, both Amazon and Best Buy have advertised (in one way or another) different names for the Galaxy Nexus by digging up the older Nexus Prime moniker. First up is Amazon, which not only claims the handset is … Read more
Blake Stimac
Galaxy Nexus for Verizon has a few bloatware apps – You probably won’t care
The Nexus line has always been synonymous with a “Pure Google” experience, meaning that the handset is void of carrier or manufacturer (with the exception of design) influence and that there will be no unnecessary applications pre-installed on the device when it ships. Well, it looks like Verizon isn’t too fond of that idea and there will indeed be a couple of bloatware applications installed on the upcoming Samsung Galaxy Nexus at launch. The pre-installed applications on the Galaxy Nexus are Verizon Backup Assistant and My Verizon Mobile. Both of … Read more
Blake Stimac
Samsung Galaxy Nexus now available in the UK
Starting today, the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is officially available in the UK. The first Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich handset that we’ve been waiting for is finally available for those lucky bastards folks who live in the United Kingdom. The handset is also available online through multiple retailers. With no official US launch solidified, people looking forward to the Verizon variant are still left reeling for the sexy handset. If you haven’t been keeping track with the latest Pure-Google phone, the Galaxy Nexus is one nice piece of hardware. Shipping … Read more
Blake Stimac
Qualcomm announces more next generation S4 processors than you can shake a stick at
Qualcomm’s just announced 8 new processors that use their brand new Krait core. More importantly, they said that devices “based on Snapdragon S4 processors are expected to appear in early 2012.” So what exactly is Krait and what on earth is an S4? Krait is the name of Qualcomm’s new application processor. Have you heard about the ARM Cortex A8 or the Cortex A9? Those are application processors; think of them like the CPU inside your laptop. Qualcomm doesn’t license processors from ARM like Apple, Samsung, NVIDIA, ST-Ericsson, or Texas … Read more
Stefan Constantinescu
In six months, Android device activations double to 200 million
Just six months ago in May, Google announced during its I/O conference that it had activated 100 million Android devices. Today, in the midst of the big Google Music announcement, the company is doubling that number, claiming there are now 200 million activated Android devices. Yes, Android’s plot for world domination continues to move forward. Just yesterday, a fresh batch of numbers from the Gartner oven revealed that Android is now responsible for 52.5 percent of worldwide smartphone sales as of Q3 2011. That’s a dramatic leap ahead of Nokia’s … Read more
George Tinari
AT&T announces LTE Galaxy Tab 8.9 and six new LTE markets for November 20th
AT&T has just announced the LTE- equipped Samsung Galaxy Tab 8.9 along with six new LTE market that are set to go live on November 20th. To make the deal even sweeter, AT&T will be giving away a Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket with the purchase of the Tab 8.9. A free Galaxy S II Skyrocket sounds pretty good right? Well, before you pull the trigger on that Galaxy Tab 8.9 to get the free phone, keep in mind that you’ll also have to sign a contract. That may not … Read more
Blake Stimac
German bike maker starts selling models that come with USB charging for your mobile devices
Silverback Technologies, which has been making bicycles in Germany since 2004, has recently come out with a new line called “Starke” that offers something a bit out of the ordinary. Whereas we’re used to seeing bikes feature a dynamo on the front wheel that powers an anemic light bulb that’s supposed to illuminate the path in fron of you, Silverback employed the same dynamo technology to solve a modern need: charging our mobile devices via USB. Now obviously the Starke lineup of bikes isn’t going to take off in parts … Read more
Stefan Constantinescu
Empty your wallet: Unlocked, contract-free iPhone 4S goes on sale in U.S.
Apple released the iPhone 4S unlocked and contract-free today in the United States as promised, but you’ll have to dump the piggy bank if you want to get your hands on one. The 16GB version goes for $649, 32GB is $749, and 64GB is a whopping $849 — $20 more than the top-of-the-line 64GB 3G iPad. The black and white color options are available, too. Chances are you’ll only consider this a good investment if you travel around the world frequently or if you believe freedom is never too expensive. … Read more
George Tinari
World’s first nanoSIM card to be shown off in Paris next week, 30% smaller than a microSIM
Chances are you’ve never heard of Giesecke & Devrient, which is sad because without them the world wouldn’t work. They manufactured the mobile industry’s first commercial SIM card, they provide authentication services for government institutions, and get this, they even print money. If you’re using a device that relies on GSM technology, then in all likelihood the SIM card inside your phone was made by Giesecke & Devrient. Now today most handsets still use regular size SIM cards; they measure 25 mm x 15 mm. When Apple introduced the 3G … Read more
Stefan Constantinescu
ARM Mali-T658 GPU: 10x faster graphics than what’s inside the Samsung Galaxy S II
ARM, the company most folks recognize for their CPU cores that can be found in a majority of the system-on-chip platforms on the market, also makes graphics cores; better known as the GPU. Their current (as in shipping) flagship GPU, the Mali-400, is inside the Samsung Galaxy S II and is widely recognized for delivering best in class in performance when it comes to Android smartphones. The only thing faster is the PowerVR SGX543MP2 inside Apple’s latest A5 chip, found inside the iPhone 4S. Now last year, to the exact … Read more