Samsung leaks first Windows Phone 8 devices in Apple court documents

Samsung is planning to get in on the Windows Phone 8 launch later this year, according to a new report.

The Verge is reporting today that it discovered two Windows Phone 8-based Samsung devices in court documents filed in Samsung's case with Apple. Code-named Odyssey and Marco, the devices are slated for a fourth-quarter launch, according to The Verge. It's believed that Microsoft will launch Windows Phone 8 in the fourth quarter, as well.

In terms of the specs, the devices appear to be somewhat powerful, boasting dual-core Qualcomm processors and support for LTE, according to The Verge. The Odyssey will boast a 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED display, while the Marco will come with a 4-inch WVGA Super AMOLED option. The Odyssey will also come with an 8-megapixel rear camera, while the Marco will deliver a 5-megapixel option, according to The Verge.

Microsoft showed off Windows Phone 8 for the first time last month. The operating system comes with a host of improvements over its predecessor, including a better home screen, near-field communication support, and in-app purchases. The operating system will come bundled in new Windows Phone 8-ready devices. Windows Phone 7.5 handsets can't be upgraded to the operating system.

Samsung has not yet confirmed that it will be launching the Odyssey or Marco. However, that they were reportedly featured in court documents might seem to indicate it'll happen.

Those court documents have become a treasure trove for reporters, offering all kinds of insight into both Apple and Samsung. Just yesterday, Apple divulged details on the prototypes it developed for its iPhone dating back to 2005.

From: cnet

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Using Nexus 7 with a keyboard?

My Nexus 7 is almost always in my hand, surfing the web, researching articles, reading an ebook, or otherwise consuming content from the web. It is particularly useful for those purposes as I have detailed in the past. I am getting asked if the Nexus 7 would be useful for creating content with an external keyboard. My answer is absolutely not.

I have a reputation for using tablets in my work by using them with keyboards to write thousands of words. They are very good at that as my working history proves, but only to a point.

The Nexus 7 will never be good for writing as I do, even with a good external keyboard. That's due to one factor: size. While the 7-inch display makes the Nexus 7 perfect for a portable companion, it is too limiting for use as a laptop replacement.

This limit is due to two factors, keyboard width and display size. Just like the original 7-inch netbook, the Eee PC, the Nexus 7 is too narrow to support a case with a workable keyboard. I never could type well on the Eee PC, and the same would be true for any keyboard for the Nexus 7.

The screen size is even worse for using in a laptop configuration with a keyboard. While the small display is perfect while held in the hand not too far from the eyes, it's a different ballgame when propped up with a keyboard for typing. The small screen is too far from the eyes and just too darn small to be useful.

That's why I can't see ever using the Nexus 7 as a standin for writing, even if it's the only gadget in the bag. While larger tablets like the iPad work well for me for such tasks, I am not willing to use something that makes the process difficult. A tiny display would certainly do that so I'll stick to using the iPad for writing and the Nexus 7 for most everything else.

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Samsung Galaxy Note review (T-Mobile)

The good: T-Mobile's Samsung Galaxy Note comes with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, the S Note app, and a 5.3-inch HD screen that's ideal for showcasing multimedia. It has 4G, a great 8-megapixel camera, and a souped-up S Pen stylus that brings new ways to interact with your phone.

The bad: The Galaxy Note's S Pen is small, has a delayed response, and requires a little training to use. The phone will be awkwardly large for some, and it doesn't fit easily into pockets.

The bottom line: With its huge screen and throwback stylus, the Samsung Galaxy Note with Android 4.0 is a polarizing smartphone that winks at tablet territory. Those who like their screens extra-large will find a top-notch device that lets multimedia shine. The S Pen adds some artistic potential, but for some, the phone will simply be too big.

After a fairly successful worldwide debut, Samsung is bringing its supersize Samsung Galaxy Note to T-Mobile on August 8. Its big 'n' tall dimensions are the elephant in the room, an uberlarge Samsung Galaxy S II series phone that dances into tablet territory so much so that many have taken to calling the 5.3-inch Note a "phablet." I rant on this elsewhere, but let's just agree that it's a large-screen phone with a stylus that you can use to unlock some interesting-but-far-from-perfect artistic and productivity tools.

T-Mobile's version of the Galaxy Note comes with a rendition of Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich built in, and rides on T-Mobile's HSPA+ 42 4G network, its fastest. S Note and S Memo apps are also on-board, with new features that expand on the power of the itty-bitty stylus. As for the rest of the phone, the Note's 8-megapixel camera, 1.5GHz dual-core processor, and 2-megapixel front-facing camera continue to do well. For most, the question of the Galaxy Note comes down its sheer size -- do you want a bigger screen you can doodle on or use to take notes, or is it simply too large and unwieldy?

Starting August 8, T-Mobile is selling the Galaxy Note for $249.99, after a $50 mail-in-rebate and with a new two-year service agreement.

Design

Although it's a big phone, the Note is pretty easy on the eyes, and the slim build keeps it looking light and lean. As with the rest of the Galaxy series, the Note's body is made from plastic materials. This doesn't make for the particularly premium experience that I feel $250 should buy, but I can't complain about the general aesthetic. Plastic may not seem upscale, but it does offer its own brand of durability over glass parts that can shatter or paint that can chip off metal fixtures. It weighs a chunky 6.3 ounces, but that heft also lends it a greater sense of structural strength.

The Galaxy Note's crowning glory is its 5.3-inch HD Super AMOLED screen with its 1,280x800-pixel resolution (that's WXGA, by the way). Samsung's family of AMOLED screen technology always looks bright, vivid, and saturated in color. The Note's behemoth display is pretty similar, though pixel density appeared a bit lower and the image was noticeably softer and less bright than on the Samsung Galaxy Nexus, which also has an HD Super AMOLED display. Photos looked crisp and alive, videos played back smoothly on the large, high-def screen, and e-books were easier to read than on smaller smartphone displays.

Android 4.0 and TouchWiz

Samsung and T-Mobile may have blessed the Galaxy Note with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, but under the layers of Samsung's customized TouchWiz interface, it looks and acts a lot more like Android 2.3 Gingerbread. One difference is that you can press the home button to see a list of recent apps pop up. You can also transfer URLs, maps, and contact info from one NFC-compatible phone to another using Android Beam (turn it on in the settings.) Since many of Ice Cream Sandwich's best new features are visual overhauls, it seems like very little has changed from Android 2.3 to Android 4.0. I personally have mixed feelings about TouchWiz, and I'm ready for a change to an Android OS layer more in line with Google's vision.

S Pen and note-taking apps

The Galaxy Note's throwback stylus can take screenshots, jot your notes, and respond to pen pressure -- all good stuff. Yet, if you never release the S Pen from its snug plastic tunnel, you won't miss out on the Note's essential smartphone features. Physically, the wand is a wisp of a thing, just 4.1 inches tall and 0.2 inch thick, with a button on the side that serves as a shortcut to perform a handful of tasks. The S Pen is reasonably comfortable in the hand, but it's so slim and light (just 0.1 ounce, rounded up) that holding it sometimes feels like grasping at air. There's also the distinct possibility that once it's unsheathed, it'd be easy to drop or misplace.

There are several related, but strangely separate writing apps where creative action happens. Tap twice on the screen while holding down the S Pen button to pull up Quick Memo, a fast way to start jotting a note. You can later retrieve the memo from the more sophisticated S Memo app. Both let you draw, hand write notes, and annotate Web sites; S Memo also supports voice recordings and typed text, for instance, but it won't launch from the pen. Apps optimized for the S Pen cleverly respond to 128 different levels of pressure. Harder strokes leave thicker lines, and you can press lighter for shading. Just take care where you put your hands; the wrong placement could create unwanted pen lines.

Then there's S Note, which is new to the U.S. Galaxy Note phones. It's takes S Memo a couple of steps further with a few more flexible features, including being able to hand write mathematical formulas and turn sketched shapes into straight-lined renditions. The controls are more sophisticated, but I wish Samsung just consolidated these features into one app you can access different ways. You can read more about S Note and the S Memo widget here.

Features

Beyond the 4G HSPA+ network, there's Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and GPS; text and multimedia messaging; and Android's penchant for integrating social networks into your virtually limitless address book. You'll find all of Google's usual apps and services, like Google Maps with turn-by-turn voice directions, Gmail, Search, Google Music, and YouTube, plus other basics like the music player, calculator, calendar, and clock.

Apps are a huge part of the Note's experience, especially those created for the S Pen. In addition to the aforementioned memo notes is a game called Crayon Physics. Samsung adds its own app package to the Galaxy Note, including its typical Kies Air and AllShare apps for sharing multimedia (like your photos, videos, and doodles) with your desktop and DLNA-compatible devices, respectively. There are also the Social Hub and Music Hub for organizing tools around Facebook and Twitter social networking, and listening to podcasts and tunes.

From: cnet

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Samsung 11.8 inch tablet disclosed in court documents

Dozens of Apple and Samsung products are being leaked to the public in the blockbuster patent trial that got started in San Jose, Calif., today. The latest of these leaks comes from court documents that show Samsung might be working on an 11.8 inch tablet with Retina display, according to The Verge.

Codenamed "P10," this tablet would reportedly have LTE connectivity, 2560 x 1600 resolution, and a pixel density of 256 ppi, according to The Verge. This is much bigger than the iPad tablet, which currently features a 9.5 inch screen, 2048 x 1536 resolution, and a pixel density of 264 ppi.

According to The Verge, Samsung is one of the largest suppliers of LCDs and AMOLEDs, so it makes sense that it would look to get into the world of Retina display for its Galaxy line.

Sales of Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1 are currently banned in the U.S. due to the patent case with Apple. U.S. District Judge Lucy Koh ordered an injunction on the tablet in June at Apple's request. Apple said that the key design patents that cover its iPad also seem to apply to Samsung's Galaxy Tab 10.1. In its counter-argument, Samsung has repeatedly referred to that design as "generic."

In addition to the possible "P10," other leaked products via court documents include two Windows Phone 8-based Samsung devices, codenamed Odyssey and Marco, and dozens of early prototypes and sketches of Apple's iPad and iPhone.

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Best barcode scanner for android free download

We all know Mobile two-dimensional code and are using it. The user can scan two-dimensional code or enter the following number of two-dimensional code through the mobile phone camera, then they are allowed to access to fast mobile Internet; browse the web quickly and easily; download pictures, audio, video; get coupons; participate in sweepstakes, get to know product information of one enterprise. We can also easily keep phone contacts; automatic input SMS; access to public services (such as weather). With the advent of the 3G, Two-dimensional code will provided a convenient entry for web browsing, downloads, online video, online shopping, online payment etc . 

Since mobile two-dimensional code is widely using in our daily life, I would like to introduce some good reviewed mobile two-dimensional code software for android. For this, we can easily use this for our e - commerce life and save some money that's unnecessary.

Barcode Scanner



Description:

Scan barcodes will look up prices and reviews after phone camera on products. Waaht's more,You can also scan Data Matrix and QR Codes containing URLs, contact info, etc. And share your contacts, apps, and bookmarks via QR Code. This is why contacts permissions are needed. 

click to download(at google play store) free: Scan barcodes ShopSavvy Barcode Scanner 

It can be said the original barcode scanner for Android smartphone. It pinds the best online and local prices. The new 5.0 version scanner includes Shop Savvy Wallet. All you need to do is just add your credit card and you can buy with one 'slide' from top retailers like Walmart, Target, Buy.com and Barnes & Noble. The original barcode scanner on Android. aimes the camera at any product's barcode, wait for the beep and Shop Savvy will provide you with a list of online and local prices. It works better for American. That’s good news for American people. But in other opposite, a limited feature. 

click to download(at google play store) free: ShopSavvy Barcode Scanner

QR BARCODE SCANNER

It scans Barcodes and QR codes to track information. A lot guy says this app is fast and simple to use: the codes can contain text, web links or International Standard Book Number (ISBN). It can be a distinguished feature compared with similar apps. In addition to reading the code can perform different types of instant search, if the QR Code continent scanned a URL you can go directly to web pages that indicates if the barcode is scanned the ISBN of a book you can quickly access online to all information that concerning it.

click to download(at google play store) free:QR BARCODE SCANNER

It can be sure that the download link are fine with security, all the information are collected from google play store. So no worry about the link virus thing. Just download it, or you can search at google play store.

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Apple-Samsung Patent Trial : What the fight is all about

The Patent trials between Apple and Samsung reached a new climax in the US on Monday. The trial could decide the future of the smartphone and tablet industry as Apple has accused Samsung of slavishly copying the design of its prized iPad and iPhone.

Here’s a look at what each side is accusing the other of:

Apple’s arguments

Apple claims that Samsung has violated three of its patents: actionable linking, slide-to-unlock, and touch screen word suggestion. If found guilty, Samsung would be forced to remove these features from its devices.
Apple also claims that Samsung ripped the ‘feel’ of the iPhone, meaning the rectangular shape with rounded corners. The Cupertino giant wants more than $2.5 billion in damages from Samsung for these alleged violations.

Samsung’s Argument

The South Korean tech giant is not going to give up without a fight. Samsung has claimed that Apple copying the design for the iPhone from Sony.

Samsung also show the evidence to Jurors, claim that in the end of 2006, before Apple released iPhone in January 2007, Samsung had developed a next-generation handsets which called the F700, this new generation of mobile phone is simple, have rounded rectangular body and the screen almost fills the entire body, the whole front is a single button.

The experts said that although Apple demands the huge compensation, but the real purpose is to delay the Samsung footsteps to fight for more time for the iPhone5 release in October. According to Bloomberg, the U.S. District Court Judge, Jury selection was set to make a ruling about Apple and Samsung, which accuse each other of copying patents for smartphones and tablets.

Lamely, The law professor of Stanford University School, said, "All parties involved in the smart phone wars will eventually reconciliation." However Michael Yoshikami, the Destination Wealth Management chief executive, said : "Apple fight the lawsuit to delay the Samsung, to gain time until the iPhone5 release in October".

In fact, as the official phone of the 2012 Olympics at London, Samsung Galaxy S III Sales Hit 10 Million in two months. There is no doubt that it has become the hottest smartphone in the world. So Apple has a lot of work cut out if it wants the sixth generation iPhone to beat Galaxy S3. Maybe this is a way to achieve the objective.

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Some Galaxy Tab 10.1 Buyers thought they Purchased iPads, Returned the Android tablets,according to Best Buy

Things continue to look not-so-good for Samsung in its complicated patent-based lawsuit against Apple. The two giants are going to face each other off in courts starting with July 30 in the U.S. case, the most important one of for both companies–and they’re fighting it out in over 50 cases in 10 countries.

Earlier today, we heard that Google warned Samsung that the Galaxy Tab 10.1 looked too much like the iPad, which is what Apple was able to get apparently from Samsung documents.

Now we hear that the iPhone and iPad maker scored other similar documents that reveal internal Samsung discussions regarding similarities between its products and Apple’s. One of the interesting tidbits, which Samsung will have a tough time fighting, is the fact that Best Buy customers returned Galaxy Tab 10.1 devices after realizing they were not iPads, which is what they though they were buying in the first place:

Samsung was forced to release a bunch of documents it had been keeping under seal that show the likeness between its products and Apple’s. Examples outlined in the documents include comments from Samsung workers discussing similarities with Apple’s products, and reports Samsung got from retailer Best Buy that Samsung tablets were being returned because customers thought they were getting iPads. Samsung still has a pending motion to prevent all of this information from being included at trial.

So far, Samsung did not have such a great time in courts, where Apple has won more favorable rulings than the South Korean company did, with the most recent one being scored in the U.S. case – the jury was instructed to take into account that Samsung did not preserve documents that could have been used by Apple as evidence in court.

We are thoroughly following the Apple vs Samsung battle because it’s one of the most important legal fights out there for the mobile business, so we’ll be back with more details from the U.S. case that’s about to begin.

Meanwhile, if any of those Best Buy buyers that returned Galaxy Tab 10.1 devices after realizing they were not iPads are reading these lines, then let us know what happened back then and why you made such a mistake.

from androidauthority

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Samsung and Olympics Games

The opening ceremony of the London Olympics set to begin right away. As the Worldwide Partner of the London 2012 Olympic Games, Samsung aims to bring the people of the Olympic Games, both athletes and spectators, closer together with the use of smarter wireless technologies. Enjoying the Olympics Games will be like never before; everything from catching up on results and comments to sharing in the magic will make this the best and most connected Olympic Games ever.


In fact, More than twenty years ago, Samsung has become a local sponsor of the 1998 Seoul Olympic Games, began to participate in the Olympic movement. During this period, it act as the partner of each Olympic games, like The 2004 Summer Olympics in Athens, the 2008 Beijing Summer Olympics, etc.

Nowadays, The Samsung Galaxy S III, as the official phone of the 2012 Olympics at London, has been equipped with special uses specifically made for the event, will be providing phones to those involved in the "operational support" of the games. It functions as a hotel gadget for the VIP staying at the Holiday Inn London Stratford City alongside the Olympic Park, rendering traditional ways such as using hotel keys and remote controls a thing of the past, Samsung have get into Olympic spirit. With the GALAXY S III, Samsung’s Olympic Games phone during the London 2012 Games, London 2012 becomes ‘Everyone’s Olympic Games,”

Samsung also launches Olympic app on its app store. Samsung is offering ‘Playup’ application for some Galaxy phones, to keep users informed about Olympic Games progress. The app is social in nature and allows easy sharing.

This will be the first truly 'social' Olympics. Second screens (even third screens) will fundamentally change the way people experience these games.  “We wanted to use one of the most recognized sportsmen in the world, David Beckham, to invite the world to participate in these games as never before, through the incredible technology inside the Samsung Galaxy S3”,  Logan Wilmont, executive creative director, Cheil UK, said.

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Nexus 7 or Kindle Fire,Which One Should You Buy?

Nexus 7 and the Kindle Fire are two hot and favorable android tablets at present,and most of people cannot decide to buy which one.My suggestion is buy the Nexus 7 unless you're a huge Amazon user. Then get the Fire.

There you go. No beating around the bush. Just a simple answer. Or is it?

Let's regroup for a second and really look at the question. The Kindle Fire is Amazon's $199 7-inch Android-based Kindle device. It's WiFi-only. The Nexus 7 is Google's $199 7-inch Android device. It's also WiFi-only.

Now you can see why there's some level of confusion. The two devices are the same size and the same price. There are some differences, however.

Physical device

The Kindle Fire weights 2.6 ounces more than the Nexus 7. It's 14.6 ounces, while the Nexus 7 is 12 ounces. In a handheld device, 2 ounces is something you'll notice.

More to the point, the Nexus 7 is a lot more machine for your $199. It's got a much faster CPU, a graphics processor, twice the RAM of the Kindle Fire, and (for an extra fifty bucks) can store twice as much as the Kindle Fire.

On raw horsey-power, the Nexus 7 gets the win.

Android OS

Although both devices are based on Android, you'd be hard-pressed to notice Android on the Kindle Fire. The Kindle Fire is a Kindle first, with Android 2.3 running underneath, hidden from view.

On the other hand, the Nexus 7 is Google's current benchmark tablet, running Android 4.1 (otherwise known as Jelly Bean).

On Android compatibility, the Nexus 7 gets the win.

Software compatibility

Here's where things start getting interesting. You'd think the Nexus 7 would run more Android apps, but because it's the first Jelly Bean product in a 7-inch tablet form, many Android apps (like Instagram) won't run because they check the version number. 4.1 is higher than many apps are comfortable with.

On the other hand, the Kindle Fire runs apps primarily from the Amazon app store. While you can side-load regular Android apps, there's some hoop jumping involved.

When it comes to software compatibility, at the time of writing, neither wins the top slot. It's a draw.

Gaming

There are quite a few nice, little games for the Kindle Fire. But the Nexus 7 has a built-in Tegra 3 T30L graphics processing unit. Almost, without a doubt, and especially since the system also has twice the RAM, the Nexus 7 will be the better gaming machine.

Nexus 7 gets the win.

Security

This one is interesting. Android security is somewhat problematic, especially if you decide to download apps from secondary app stores. Apps purchased through Amazon have a much higher chance of being safe. In fact, the entire Kindle experience is tied into your Amazon account, and is secured by Amazon's relatively strong attention to detail.

For security, the Kindle Fire gets the win.

Media

Here's where Amazon takes the lead from Google. Amazon has a rich media experience, and also provides a substantial library of free movies and TV shows to Prime customers. Google Play isn't nearly as good. Jason Perlow also pointed out that only actual Kindle devices (not just those devices running Kindle software, like an iPhone), can take things out from the Kindle Lending Library. So if you want to read best-sellers for free, the Fire is your best bet.

On the other hand, the Nexus 7 will play that media better, because it has substantially more power and a higher-resolution display.

We'll call this a draw.

Which should you get?

Without a doubt, the Kindle Fire is a Kindle, while the Nexus 7 is an Android tablet. If you want a Kindle more than you want an Android tablet, then you might be happier with the Kindle Fire. Likewise, if you want to stay out of the morass that is the Android ecosystem and just want to stay in the welcoming, comforting arms of Amazon, you'll be happier with the Kindle Fire.

On the other hand, if you want a powerful, inexpensive, solidly designed pure Android tablet, the Nexus 7 is a no-brainer.

My wife and I have two iPads and two Kindle Fires at home. I'm honestly thinking about selling my Kindle Fire and getting a Nexus 7 to replace it. If you do decide to sell your Kindle Fire, make sure you remember to decommission it before you sell it. Otherwise, the device has access to your entire Amazon account.

Hmmm...maybe the Kindle Fire isn't that secure, after all.

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Apple vs Samsung: Dueling before-and-after stories

The trial starts on Monday, and both sides have filed their briefs. What the jury will see.

FORTUNE -- The image above, taken from the pretrial brief Apple (AAPL) filed on Tuesday, represents the story the company wants the jury to hear: That Samsung's idea of what a mobile phone should look like underwent a sudden and permanent transformation in January 2007, when Steve Jobs unveiled the first iPhone.

The image below, from Samsung's brief, tells a very different story. It shows 10 different touchscreen phones under internal development in the summer of 2006, one of which -- the F700 -- was, according to Samsung, the subject of a Korean design registration application in Dec. 2006, a month before the iPhone's debut.
We can't know ahead of time which story the jury will find most persuasive. But billions dollars -- and Samsung's right to sell Android devices in the U.S. market -- could be at stake.

From: money.cnn

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Watch Streaming Olympics Live on Your Android Tablets

2012 London Olympics'opening ceremony is about to kick off tomorrow and what the surprise will the long-anticipated sports events will bring us? I am so excited and I believe many people especially the folks in UK are the same as me. Unfortunately, I cannot watch TV live because I just don't have a TV. Thanks to some apps, I can watch streaming Olympics live on my android tablets. Maybe you have the same problems, so I just list the way how to watch the Olympics on Android tablets.

YouTube Olympic Channel

The most convenient way to watch the Olympics live on the tablet is follow the YouTube Olympic Channel by IOC (International Olympic Committee). You can see free live streaming & broadcast of all Olympic Games without the need of downloading any app on android tablet. Besides, you can choose the country and the sports live as you like. Just go to YouTube channel with your tablets and you can enjoy the live.

NBC Olympics Live Extra app Installed on Android tablets

If you lived in America, maybe NBC Olympics Live Extra app will be your best choice to watch the whole Olympics. In this way, you have to install the apps on your tablets to ensure you can watch the sports. NBC Olympics brings live coverage of London Olympics to USA and you can follow live Olympics, videos, highlights. In addition, the Live Extra is equipped with a free live streaming feature that will allow you to watch all the Olympic events live as they take place in London over the next month.

BBC Olympics app Installed on Android tablets

 

Once you click the games link, the only other thing you have to do is enter the information about your TV provider and subscription level, and if you have a cable, satellite or telco TV subscription that includes MSNBC and CNBC, you can access live streams of every Olympic event, according to NBC's live streaming site.

download the NBC Olympics Live Extra app for Android tablets

The other state-of-the-art app BBC Olympics for android is another useful helper to watch the live on tablets. It also offers the latest and the greatest of Olympics 2012 games and it will bring you live coverage as well as on demand content. The better news is that it is the only app to watch up to 24 live streams of Olympics action and catch up with all the key highlights and medal moments so that you will never miss the games you like. Live streaming & on video demand with BBC on your tablet gives you a different enjoyment.

download BBC Olympics for Android tablets

So, you can watch the streaming Olympic Games through one of the three methods above.

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Angry bird-space version, all your anger in an instant

The android game 《angry birds》which has been popular since 2010 now gets its new series: the Angry bird-space version. Angry birds are flying out of the Earth to the universe after traveling around the Earth. This new version is a brand new one which gets new rules to play, great improvement compared with the former one. But it will keep favorite game elements of the old series for the players. There will be a pleasant surprise element during the game. Anyway, the Angry bird-space version won’t let you down.

《Angry bird-space》is a completely different concept of work - Completely change the physical system since the birth of the game which move scenes to the universe. There is also a big change of the game rules. Make the bird fly in zero gravity situation. Small planet, especially in the layout of gravity will make the birds change the trajectory of the movement. Varies of new capabilities birds will be wandering between weight loss and regain of gravity. The mystery of the universe will give players unlimited fun in this production.

Game Description:
After a giant claw kidnaps their eggs, the Angry Birds chase it into a wormhole and find themselves floating in a strange new galaxy – surrounded by space pigs! Luckily the Angry Birds have super powers of their own... 

Angry Birds Space features 60 interstellar levels on planets and in zero gravity, resulting in spectacular gameplay ranging from slow-motion puzzles to lightspeed destruction. With regular free updates, brand new birds, brand new superpowers, and a whole galaxy to explore, the sky is no longer the limit!

FEATURES

60 interstellar levels!
Regular free updates!
Brand new birds!
Brand new superpowers!
Zero-gravity space adventures!
Trick shots using planets' gravity!
Hidden bonus levels!
Beautifully detailed backgrounds!

Official site: Angry birds space(Click to download, It provides link download for you android phone, ios device or your PC)

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Samsung Galaxy S III Loses Local Search

In an effort to avoid widening its patent battle with Apple, Samsung released a software update for the Galaxy S III that removes local search functionality.

Prior to today's update, the pre-loaded Google Search app on the Galaxy S III would also search files on the phone - like contacts and apps - when users conducted a Web search. But as Android Central first noted, a recent update stripped that functionality from the phone.

A Samsung spokesman confirmed that the update affects Galaxy S III devices in the U.S.

"Samsung has updated the software for the Galaxy S III as a precautionary measure to ensure that U.S. consumers may enjoy using our innovative products without interruption," he said.

Android Central said the update is also rolling out to the unlocked international model, but Samsung could not confirm that.

The over-the-air update is being pushed out as a "stability update." A T-Mobile version of the Galaxy S III checked by PCMag around noon Eastern had not yet received the update; local search was still intact.

The same feature was removed from the Galaxy Nexus recently after a California judge found that the device infringed on an Apple patent for unified search. Initially, the Galaxy Nexus was banned in the U.S., but an update to Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, with local search removed, rectified the problem, Samsung said.

Apple has already gone after the Galaxy S III for patent infringement, but a recent bid to stop the U.S. launch of the smartphone was thwarted thanks to scheduling issues. Apple will still pursue its patent fight against the Galaxy S III but on a less-expedited basis than it might have wanted. Samsung apparently hopes removing unified search from the Galaxy S III will help keep it on store shelves in the U.S.

Frpm: pcmag

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus (Unlocked)

Finally, an unlocked smartphone we can get excited about. The Samsung Galaxy Nexus ($349 direct from Google) is tempting to begin with, since you can use any AT&T or T-Mobile SIM card, even prepaid or monthly ones, plus it will work overseas. And the price is very low for an unlocked phone, which typically costs $500 to $600, leading us to believe Google is subsidizing it somehow. But the Galaxy Nexus is also in the unique position of being the only phone running Android 4.1 "Jelly Bean" (Free, 4.5 stars) right now, and it's the only phone you can buy that's guaranteed to get quick Android OS updates. As such, even though some other phones now beat it on pure hardware specs, the unlocked Galaxy Nexus is our Editors' Choice for unlocked smartphones.

Design and Screen
Measuring 5.33 by 2.67 by 0.35 inches (HWD) and weighing 4.76 ounces, the Galaxy Nexus is constructed of all dark gray plastic with the exception of the glass screen. The textured back panel is pleasantly grippy, although it's also hard plastic and not a soft-touch material. The phone isn't particularly eye-catching, but it's finely crafted nonetheless, and the unlocked version is a shade thinner than the CDMA model, which is welcome. The left side holds a volume rocker switch, while the right side houses the Power button and the three-dot docking connector.

The 4.65-inch Super AMOLED screen offers full 720p (1,280-by-720-pixel) resolution. Fonts look exceedingly sharp and crisp. Colors are vibrant, and you get deep blacks. But solid whites looks like pale gray. And like older AMOLED screens, the lowest brightness setting is still pretty bright, which is an issue when using the phone in a dark room. Used within its limits, though, it's still a beautiful screen, but the state of the art has moved forward a bit. Typing on the screen in both portrait and landscape mode is a pleasure. There's plenty of room to work with, and Jelly Bean's improved predictive text puts it on an even keel with iOS 5.1.

Connectivity and Voice Quality
The unlocked Galaxy Nexus is a quad-band EDGE (850/900/1800/1900 MHz) and quintuple band HSPA+ 21 (850/900/1700/1900/2100 MHz) device with 802.11b/g/n Wi-Fi. It supports HSPA+ 21 speeds on both AT&T and T-Mobile networks here and overseas. It works with regular mini-SIMs (not micro); I tested the Nexus with an AT&T SIM, which worked perfectly. Inside there's NFC, a gyroscope and compass, and a barometer in addition to the typical accelerometer and proximity and light sensors.

Unfortunately, you're not going to see the same data speeds with this phone as you would with an LTE or even HSPA+ 42 device—and frankly, we've seen HSPA+ 21 devices that test faster than they do here. In a series of tests, the unlocked Galaxy Nexus with an AT&T SIM averaged just 800Kbps to 1200Kbps down, and roughly 100 to 130Kbps up, with 230ms ping times, thanks to a combination of spotty reception quality and the slower data radio. That's decidedly 3G, even when testing outside in midtown Manhattan. We'll chalk it up to a bad test day for AT&T, but even with clear sailing you'd be hard pressed to top 3Mbps down.

Voice calls sounded great, though. Callers sounded clear in the earpiece, with plenty of volume, and transmissions through the microphone were crisp and detailed. I heard a good amount of street noise through the mic, but my voice always cut through loud and clear above it. Calls sounded fine through a Jawbone Era Bluetooth headset ($129, 4 stars). Voice dialing worked perfectly over Bluetooth using Android's stock voice dialer, which you can also trigger from a headset. The speakerphone is pretty weak, both for calls and alert sounds; I barely heard the alarm when I tested it, and it was set to maximum volume. The 1750mAh battery is slightly smaller than what you get with the CDMA versions; we're testing battery life and will update this review as soon as we have a result.

From: pcmag

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Best Free Ways to download 2012 Olympic YouTube videos to smartphone

The city of London will host the 2012 Olympic Games this summer, begins Friday, 27 July 2012, and ends Sunday, 12 August 2012.As a worldwide gathering activity, there’re so many Olympics game fans whose eyes have been attracted by the 2012 Olympic Games, but don’t have the chance to attend the scene. Now we are very close to watch London Olympic 2012 opening ceremony and other games.

Million people will enjoy it all over the world from TV set or in online live stream.But due to some reason, like time zones, work hours, weekend plans, etc. we may miss some live program shows, and can’t keep up with the Summer Games. Thus, we sometimes need to download Olympic 2012 videos from online video sharing sites like YouTube.Well, this post will show you Free ways to download 2012 Olympic videos from Youtube to the devices you have.

1. Getting help from computer could make YouTube downloading be much easier.

If you use Firefox or Chrome, I recommend  Easy Youtube Video Downloader for you, which providing the method to download YouTube videos in FLV, MP3, MP4, 720p and HD video qualities.

If you do not use Firefox, it’s OK. You can used this Free YouTube Downloader to help you.(If you’re using a Mac OS computer, then you need a Mac Version.) With this free YouTube Downloader, you can download YouTube video as different video and audio format for various Android devices or iPhone or iPad. Most importantly, it can accelerate video playback and downloading.  

2. Use apps to download YouTube video for your device

Good idea for you. I have find such an app from other sites which can lets you download and watch YouTube videos on an Android device. TubeMate YouTube Downloader is that one. 

For iPhone users, MxTube is free and can be installed from “Cydia”. You will need to have a jailbroken iPhone to install MxTube from “Cydia” store. 

So I don't think it is a good idea for you to JailBreak your iPhone. Take your own risk: It voids your Apple Warranty.

Now, you can choose one way to download your favorite video to enjoy.

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The similar sport games for olympics sports meeting(2)

As we know the London 2012 Summer Olympics is coming after about 3 days. I think a lot sports fans even no sports fans will focus on this game to watch his /her favorite sport races and cheer for his/her favorite sports star or team. Since there is no chance for some of us to join this games, we can play some similar games at our android phone, to experience as an online athletes. Some popular games related to Olympics games are listed below.You can search at Google play store(play.google.com) to download.

Bicycle: 

BMX Crazy Bike 2 v1.0.2

《BMX Crazy Bike》is a cool cycling show on android phone. You need to jump or accelerate over roadblocks stairs to collect gold.
  

Game features: 

Unique and smooth game; 

real physical system bike, which aim to bring the whole family laugh

Changes added in the new version: 

12 difficulty levels;

3 game scenes; more than 20 racing tracks; 

picture quality improvement; 

increased stunts


Hockey:
Glow Hockey 2 v1.0.1 

This games comes from Natenai Ariyatrakool, which has been popular for long time on iPhone. Simple and gorgeous picture with brilliant audio sounds, you are surely like this game. Your mobile phone will shake when the ball hit into the hole. It’s easy to use with clear instructions. You can change the colour of the balls in the game setting. For the Glow Hockey 2 version, the biggest feature is that it supports double play.

Table tennis
World Cup Table Tennis V1.86 

World Cup Table Tennis is a simulated casual table tennis game. The players need to concentrate to catch every balls，Pumping the ball or Playing rotating ball. If you can use the superb technical skills to win the Gold Cup, It will play the national anthem of the selected country.

Game feature:

Wonderful realistic 3D action;

Championship mode; 

2 physical rackets of different characteristics;

Paly your own music; Scoring list; 

Challenge friends via e-mail; 

connect to Facebook

Sailing

Royal Sails v1.0.1 

Royal Sails is a game which settled background as Naval warfare of the sixteenth century. Britain is steadily accelerating offensive against Spain in the Caribbean Sea. You need to attack the enemy's cities for treasure and vessels in this battle. You have win the Royal Navy's position in the fierce sea battle. 

Game features: 

More than 20 exciting battle tasks; 

Four top-level commands; 

There are three kinds of weapons to defeat your enemy; 

Command your allies in the chat window; 

Baseball
Flick Baseball

There is no baseball game on 2012 London Olympics games. But recommend this game for its good performance.
《Flick Baseball》is an American animation style baseball game. You can play as a pitcher, which you have to equipe him into the strongest player.


WWF Smackdown 2 Know Your Role:

It’s another boutique from The German THQ Company after WWF SmackDown. This game established on 20 November 2000. There are 50 wrestlers and 12 hidden characters to choose from. The hidden characters include Stone Cold(HBK)、Billy Gunn… What is a pity that there is no Big Show . For WWF required THQ to delete him before this game is established.

How to get the hidden characters in WWF smack down 2
1 Create a wrestler;
2 Enter the season mode, blow the created character up (it takes time, remember to save). The hidden characters are stone cold,hbk,billygunn etc at present, stealth mode TCL Match included. This is the best wrestling game I have ever played. You can be the referee, beat anyone you want, Join a group or create a group, plenty of freely weapons to choose.

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Samsung smartphone sales booming

Seoul - South Korea's Samsung Electronics, the world's top smartphone maker, has sold more than 10 million units of its newest Galaxy S III model since its launch about two months ago, a report said on Sunday.

The company said earlier this month it expected a record operating profit of 6.7 trillion won ($5.9bn) in the second quarter, boosted by strong sales of its flagship Galaxy smartphones.

The Korean firm, which is battling with Apple's iPhone and iPad for supremacy in the lucrative smartphone and tablet market, has seen heavy demand for its new Galaxy S III phone, which was introduced in Europe in May.

"It appears that it (accumulated sales) has exceeded 10 million units," said JK Shin, head of the Samsung's mobile communications division, according to Yonhap news agency.

Shin said last month he expected the global sales of the new phone - available in more than 140 countries - would surpass 10 million by the end of July, including sales of about a million units at home.

The third version of the firm's Galaxy S series offers face-recognition technology and improved voice-activated controls as well as a more powerful processor.

It also has a 12.2cm screen that is 22% larger than the previous S2 version, while it can detect eye movements and override the automatic shutdown if the user is looking at the screen.

Samsung shipped 44.5 million smartphones in the first quarter, exceeding the 35.1 million of US arch-rival Apple, according to market researcher Strategy Analytics in April.

Samsung, embroiled in a slew of patent suits with Apple in international courts, is pinning its hopes on the S III to further erode its market share before the expected new version of Apple's iPhone 5 this year.

Earlier this month, Samsung won one of those patent battles, with a British judge ruling that Samsung's Galaxy tablet did not infringe Apple's registered design and that consumers were not likely to confuse it with the iPad tablet.

From: news24

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10 must-know tips and tricks to Samsung Galaxy SIII

Samsung's latest and greatest Android smartphone, the Galaxy S III, was released less than two months ago--and just weeks ago in the United States--but it's already flying off the shelves of wireless carrier stores.

In fact, Samsung's president of its information technology and mobile communication division, Shin Jong-kyun, said last week that the company has already sold more than 10 million devices, an average of roughly 190,000 Galaxy S III devices a day since it was first released. For context, Apple says it sold 3.7 million iPhones in the second quarter of 2012.

That's a whole lot of new Galaxy S III users. I've had my new GSIII device for a month now, and I spent a lot of time tinkering to learn the ins and outs. Here's a list of 10 Samsung Galaxy S III tips and tricks that every GSIII user should know. (Read "Samsung Galaxy S III: 8 Key Features and Facts" for more specifics on the device. And check out these images and video from Samsung's launch for an insider's look at the Galaxy S III New York City event.)

1) Galaxy S III Home-Screen Panels and Folders

The Galaxy S III's home-screen panels are completely customizable. You can have as many as seven different home-screen panels or eliminate panels as you see fit. You can also move icons and widgets to wherever you want them and even resize some widgets to fit your screen.

By default, the Galaxy S III has seven home-screen panels, but you might not want that many. To delete panels, click the Menu button (located to the left of the main Home button below the display) and then choose the Edit option. On the next screen, drag and drop a home-screen panel in the trash bin icon at the bottom of the display to delete it or click the plus-sign icon at the bottom right of the display to add a new panel. You can also reorganize your panels by dragging them into the order you want them to appear. And you can set a home panel as your main or central panel by tapping the house icon in the upper-right corner of each panel.

The simplest way to jump between panels is by swiping left or right until you reach the panel you want. But a set of small dots near the bottom of your display, just above your fixed-app tray, can also be used to quickly navigate home-screen panels. Just place a finger over the dots and slowly slide it left or right to rapidly scroll through panels. Or tap the corresponding dot to jump directly to a specific panel. And a quick single-tap of the main home button brings you back to your central home panel.

You can also create folders on each home-screen panel to organize applications and customize your device. To create a new Galaxy S III folder, tap the Menu key again and choose the Create Folder option. An empty, unnamed folder will appear on your home-screen panel. Tap the folder to rename it and drag and drop applications into it to fill the folder.

2) Quickly Launch Galaxy S III Search Function

You can quickly access a built-in search function that not only searches the Web, via Google, but also your device. Simply tap and hold the Galaxy S III's Menu key until a search bar appears, then type in whatever you seek.

3) Customize Your Galaxy S III App Drawer

The Galaxy S III's App Drawer is where all of your mobile apps are stored. You can access the App Drawer at any time by clicking the Apps icon in your fixed-apps tray at the bottom of the device's display. And you can customize your App Drawer by tapping the Menu key when the Drawer is open.

You can set the App Drawer to organize applications in alphabetical-list or alphabetical-grid form. Or you can customize the Drawer yourself and rearrange apps any way you want. To organize or customize your App Drawer, open it up and then tap the Menu button. Next, choose the View Type option and select the setting you want.

You can also hide apps, view all downloaded apps, quickly uninstall multiple apps at one time and share applications by choosing the appropriate options from the App Drawer's Menu.

4) Galaxy S III Power-Saving Mode, Battery Percentage Indicator

The Galaxy S III is a solid smartphone with a ton of unique features and strengths. Unfortunately, battery life is not one of those strengths. So it's important to maximize and effectively manage your GSIII battery life. Two quick

and easy ways to do this are to use the device's built-in power-saving mode and activate the home-screen battery-percentage indicator option, which gives you more insight into your device's battery life.

You can enable power-saving mode by opening up the GSIII Settings, scrolling down to the Device options and turning the Power Saving setting on. You can also set the GSIII to show an actual battery-level percentage on your home screen instead of just an icon, so you can keep closer tabs on battery life. Just open up your Settings, choose the Display option and then check the Display Battery Percentage box.

5) How to Take Screen Shots on the Galaxy S III

The Galaxy S III has ways to capture screen shots. You can simply slide your hand across the device's display at any time to grab a screen shot, which is then saved to your image gallery. Or simultaneously tap and hold the Galaxy S III's Home and Power buttons until the screen flashes and captures a screen shot. (The GSIII power button is on its right side.)

6) Quickly Launch Galaxy S III "S Voice" Features

Samsung built voice-activated features into the Galaxy S III, called "S Voice." And you can quickly access the features to do things like search the Web, get directions and control some mobile apps. To launch S Voice, double tap the GSIII Home button. (Note: To control apps using S Voice, you must enable the feature in the device Settings. Open Setting, choose Language and Input and turn the Voice Cmd for Apps option on.)

7) How to Use the Galaxy S III "Pop Up Player" Video Player

A "Pop Up Player" video feature lets Galaxy S III users watch video clips while performing other tasks. So, for example, you wouldn't need to stop or leave a video screen to check e-mail or surf the Web. Pop Up Player is easy to use, as well; you just tap an associated icon at the bottom of the display to minimize a video clip, then move the video around the screen into the position that works best for you while you check your email, etc.

8) The Galaxy S III App Switch and Task Manager

The Galaxy S III has a valuable App Switcher feature that lets you see all the recent applications you've used and quickly jump back and forth between them. To open the App Switcher, hold down the GSIII Home button for a couple of seconds. You can then scroll up and down to see recent apps and click to open them.

With the App Switcher open, a Task Manager option appears at the bottom of the screen. If you tap the option to open the Task Manager you can get information on device and memory-card storage, RAM usage, the size of downloaded apps, all active apps and more. In the Active Applications section you can force close apps that may be causing device performance issues. And you can clear your device memory in the RAM tab.

9) The Galaxy S III "Tap-to-Top" Feature

The Galaxy S III has a "tap-to-top" feature that lets you rapidly jump from anywhere in your e-mail inbox, contact list or within an e-mail message to the top of the list or message. The feature can save you time and curb all that scrolling to get to the top of lists. To jump to the top of your e-mail inbox, contact list or the start of a message simply double tap the top of your Galaxy S III device, just above the ear-speaker--tap the top of the device, not the top of the display.

10) Set the Galaxy S III Power Button to Answer/End Phone Calls

You can use your Galaxy S III's Home button to answer and end phone calls so you don't need to swipe the screen or tap any other on-screen buttons. To enable the feature, open up your Settings, choose the Accessibility options and then click to open the Call Answering/Ending settings. On the following page, check both the Answering Key and The Power Key Ends Calls boxes.

From: arnnet

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Get you started with the Nexus 7 with five Great tips

Getting started with the Nexus 7 can be a bit daunting if it's your first tablet, or if you're not familiar with Android. But, that's why we're here. We have rounded up the best Nexus 7 tips and tricks to help get you started with your latest tech addiction.

Customizing the Nexus 7

The first thing you're going to want to do is personalize and customize your Nexus 7. Donald Bell came through with a great video full of Nexus 7 tips and tricks. You will be shown how to change widgets, the wallpaper, or even unlock the Nexus 7 using nothing more than your pretty face. You'll feel a lot more comfortable with the Nexus 7 after watching the video.

Google Nexus 7 tips and tricks

Taking a screenshot

After customizing your Nexus 7, you'll probably want to show off your setup. You can take a screenshot on the Nexus 7. With the new actionable notifications in Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, sharing a screenshot is possible from the notification tray.

Learn how to take a screenshot on the Nexus 7

Print using the cloud

From time to time you may need to print a document, photo or even a screenshot from the Nexus 7. Thankfully, setting up Google Cloud Print and using an app to print from your Nexus 7 is a breeze.

You can print e-mail attachments and nearly any document or Web page from the device to any printer you have set up with Google Cloud Print.

How to print from the Nexus 7

Where's the camera app?

The Nexus 7 comes equipped with a 1.2 MP front-facing camera, and no rear camera. The front camera is intended to be used for video chats, but third-party apps can also take advantage of the less-than-stellar quality camera.

One thing you'll find missing from the Nexus 7, however, is the Android Camera app.

Well, thanks to a developer, you can install an app from Google Play and gain access to the standard Jelly Bean Camera app.

How to access the camera app on your Nexus 7

Turn the Nexus 7 into a Kindle Fire -- kind of 

If you're switching from the Kindle Fire to the Nexus 7, bringing content you've already purchased over with you is possible -- to an extent. The process is simple; you'll just need to know what settings need to be changed and how to access the Amazon App Store on your Nexus 7.

Thankfully, Donald Bell has put together another great video showing you how to get your Kindle Fire content on to your Nexus 7.

How to turn a Nexus 7 into a Kindle Fire

 

Bonus tip

USB accessories

Sharon Vaknin recently showed us all how a little $2 adapter, called a USB on-the-go (OTG), would allow you to connect USB accessories to an Android device. She was able to connect and use a PS3 controller, a keyboard, a wireless mouse, and even her iPhone with an Android device. Make sure you read the list of supported Android devices and accessories in her post, then watch the video to see how easy a USB OTG is to use. 

from cnet

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