Chromecast Category changed in Play store with Google CastGoogle Chromecast | Google Chromecast

Chromecast Category changed in Play store with Google CastGoogle Chromecast | Google Chromecast

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LG Optimus G will be LG’s top smartphone this holiday season

The LG Optimus G will be LG’s top smartphone this holiday season and as we’re getting closer to its market launch (reportedly, later this month), the company is eager to keep its device in the headlines.The company has published a nice set of short video ads this week, meant to show you more about the phone. As a quick specs recap, the LG Optimus G runs on the latest quad-core Qualcomm APQ8064 processor with a top-of-the-line Adreno 320 GPU and 2GB of RAM.

Other important features include a 4.7-inch, 720p True HD IPS display, a 13 megapixel camera, a 2,100mAh battery and Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich.

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What Will Happen To Your iTunes Music When You Go?

Here’s a grim but interesting question: what happens to your iTunes music after you die? Can you pass it on in a will or is it licensed only to you and locked to your iTunes account? (via The Brooks Review). Unfortunately, it looks like your license to use your purchased digital music will likely expire when you do.
Then again, the fact that we have unprotected music files for sale makes me feel a lot better about the future of my personal collection. Whatever the law may say, the reality is that I can still share music with my family without having to worry about logins and licenses, just as I did during the days of the CD
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Sony RX1 camera leaks with full-frame sensor in compact body

Here's something you probably didn't expect: a compact Sony camera with a full-frame sensor. While Photoprice.ca was uncovering a treasure trove of leaked press shots that include the Alpha A99 and NEX-6, it also came across images of the RX1, whose body looks borderline pocketable yet stuffs in the same kind of sensor (and likely image quality) you'd normally reserve for pro-grade models. Several extra details reveal themselves right from the start. The RX1 is carrying a 35mm, f/2.0 lens with no apparent button to detach the lens -- the included glass is probably as good as it'll get. However, the RX1 is most definitely tuned for experienced shooters, with a toggle for macro focusing as well as dedicated controls for aperture and exposure compensation. We're also liking that there's a pop-up flash, a standard hot shoe for accessories and three custom settings on the mode dial. The slip doesn't include mention of a release date or a price, but talk during the A99 slip mentioned a September 12th unveiling that wouldn't shock us if it included multiple cameras -- and we would be equally unsurprised if the RX1 carried the same high price commonly associated with other full-frame bodies.

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Top 10 Best Video Apps for Android

With phones coming with larger and larger displays, as well as tablets becoming more affordable, we’ve got a pretty decent pocketable cinema on our hands. Even if your phone or tablet didn’t come with expandable storage the chances are you’ve got at least 8GB of storage which is enough for a film or a couple episodes of your favourite sitcom. I’ve only just started to watch video on my phone, thanks to my One X’s super crisp display but, for a long time I’ve found a good tablet a great screen to watch on. However, not all apps are built the same when it comes to video playback and there are a number of them out there. Let Android Headlines show you which are your best bets when it comes to Video Playing apps with another Top 10.

10. Video Player

Android Code Monkey’s Video Player is one of the simplest players out there. If you’re not happy with having photos and videos together in the default galley then this is a simple choice. With the added bonus of remembering your exit points this is a good app. However, it’ll only play files that your device supports. There are no added codecs here.

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9. Wondershare Player

Whilst this isn’t going to blow you off your feet with polish and stbility there’s a lot on offer from this little app. It’ll play a silly amount of formats and has support for the Nexus 7 making this a quick and easy solution for watching videos on your beloved tablet. The app used to be called “Daroon Player” so if you’ve used that then consider getting this instead.

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8. Easy Video Player


As the title suggests this is extremely easy to use. With a UI reminiscent of Google’s own Play Movies app you’ll certainly feel at home. With support for a number of popular codecs as well as support for old chips this is a safe bet, indeed. An added bonus here will let you hide certain videos – I’ll let you decide why that might be useful!

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7. BSPlayer
This gem is more aimed at smartphones than it is any Android device but, that doesn’t mean that it won’t work with tablets. With a UI that complements the Holo theme in ICS and above it’ll fit right in on your Galaxy Nexus. Notable features include hardware decoding for older ARM chips based on the v6 platform as well as this being one of the better apps to play content across a network.

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6. QQPlayer
With some interesting controls to take care of playback this makes for an interesting choice. Codec support is pretty solid however, there can sometimes be audio issues. The UI is easy to navigate and quickly gets you to your media files. A solid offering.

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5. DoubleTwist Player
I’m sure there are a great many of you out there are already enjoying DoubleTwist for your Music needs for some time. However, the app also plays videos, making this not only a great music player but also a good video player. It’ll play all the video files you want and all in the same app as music and podcasts. Did I also mention that you can stream video to your 360 or PS3? Nifty.

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4. MoboPlayer
Another good offering comes from Mobo Player which comes with a unique UI and the ability to yet again play any media file you throw it. There’s support for, not only subtitles but multiple audio streams as well as subtitles embedded within a file. You can also stream video across HTTP, making this not only a popular but capable app.

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3. VPlayer


Another solid offering, VPlayer offers a little extra. With a massive codec support list I think you’d be hard pushed to find a format this app doesn’t want to play. As well as this there’s a nice, if simple, UI that’s easy to navigate. The killer feature here though, is the app’s ability to play video from pretty much anywhere on the web – from your Facebook, GMail, Dropbox, NAS, FTPs the list goes on and on.

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2. VLC for Android


There’s a great many things that make VLC great and I’m sure many of you have been waiting for a release of the app for Android. Here you go folks! It’s still in Beta but it’s a solid app that cuts through a lot of video extremely easily. The interface is just like you’d expect, clean and orange. There’s a Tablet UI layout as well so you’re covered on that front. Give the app a try, you’ll not be disappointed!

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1. MX Video Player

I’ve been running this for years and I’ve tried all the others out there and I can’t find another app out there that comes close. With hardware acceleration for a number of ARM revisions and codec support that just works on pretty much everything with support for subtitles, as well as innovative gesture controls. Software Decoding here is also the fastest I’ve experienced, making this my number one video app on Android.

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Nokia released a teaser video about its upcoming phone Lumia 920 with pureview

Nokia released a teaser video about its upcoming phone Lumia 920 with pureview it will run on Windows Phone 8. There’s no official announcement yet, but Evleaks has managed to get their hands on what appears to be the press shot of the device. And that device is the Nokia Lumia 920 with PureView.

No specs are confirmed but will also have the PureView camera technology and a 4.5” display.
Nokia’s new Windows Phone 8 handsets are expected to make an appearance at Microsoft’s event which will be taking place in New York next week, so hopefully we will get all of the details on this one at that time.

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How You Can Maintain The Aspect Ratio Of Your TV

Modern video sources Like DVD players, game consoles, satellite and cable boxes, DVRs, and even the video iPod have aspect ratio setting. Make sure you set each device to the setting that matches the TV to which it's attached.The term"Aspect Ratio" is used to describe the resolution of the image. Like if the resolution is 800 x 600 the aspect ratio will be 4:3. In all the older TVs and computer monitors aspect ratio 4:3 is used and 16:9 is used in of most HDTV.

• The most common aspect ratios used in theaters to present the movies is 1.85:1 and 2.39:1. In videos the common aspect ratio used is 4:3 (1.33:1)  for TVs and 16:9 (1.77:1) for HDTV 
• In still photography the common aspect ratio is 4:3 , 3:2.

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LG Optimus Vu/Intuition press shot spotted, possible 15th September release

Last week we reported that the LG Optimus Vu “phablet” could be rebranded as the LG Intuition when it eventually makes its way onto Verizon. While we’re sure many of you guys are probably aware of how the LG Optimus Vu looks like, the folks at DroidDog have received an image of what appears to be the press shot of the device when it arrives on Verizon, and more interestingly it seems that a 15th of September release date has been speculated. This is thanks to a date which was spotted in the press shot of the image, as dates and icons in press shots are usually pretty good indicators of when the device could be launching. However since Verizon has yet to actually announce the device, let alone give it a release date, we suggest you take this with a grain of salt for now but do check back with us in September as hopefully an official release date will be given.
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Samsung may announce Galaxy S Camera alongside Galaxy Note 2

IFA 2012 is almost upon us and all manufacturers are getting all their new toys ready. The latest rumor claims that there is going to be a little special something coming from Samsung, though – the Samsung Galaxy S Camera.

We have heard about an Android-based camera coming from Samsung for some time. The rumor has been dying, but it seems Samsung might have not given up on the idea. GSM Arena’s sources claim that this camera is in the works, and will be announced during IFA, next to the Samsung Galaxy Note 2.

The device is described as a “Galaxy S3 glued to the back of a point-and-shoot camera.” It will be 1.5 to 2 times thicker than Samsung’s flagship device and feature a curved right side (ergonomics) and a pop=out Xenon flash.

It is also said to sport a 16 MP sensor and run Android 4.0, available in both WiFi-only a 3G versions. Of course, the Samsung Galaxy S Camera would not be meant to replace your smartphone, so carrier connectivity is said to be limited to data. We simply can’t see who would want to pay an extra monthly fee for a camera, but that is the rumor, and some of you just may need that.

Remember that this is simply a rumor, so it might be a bad idea to hold your breath on it. Android cameras may seem a bit far-fetched at this point. It surely seems like an odd market to target, but Polaroid and Nikon are taking their shots. Who is to say Samsung can’t make a Samsung Galaxy S Camera?

IFA 2012 is just around the corner, so let’s stick around and see what comes from Samsung and all other manufacturers. But what do you guys say – would you be down for a Samsung Galaxy S Camera?

[Via: GSM Arena]

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Review Motorola's RAZR V

What was once considered a fantastic device must be weighed against others recently released, and usually in the same price range. The Motorola RAZR V is in a very interesting position right now for those two reasons.
Motorola hasn’t made too much noise since the release of the revamped Rogers-exclusive RAZR in November. Now, nine months later, the RAZR V hits the market on Bell and Virgin for a significantly more affordable price in a body that makes some concessions to achieve it. In many ways this is the same phone that Motorola released last year — internally and externally — but stands on its own with a great new build of Ice Cream Sandwich and a more compact design. Is it worth your time and money? Read on to find out.
Specs
- Android 4.0.4 with (slightly) custom Motorola skin
- 4.3-inch 960×540 TFT display with ColorBoost
- 1.2Ghz dual-core TI OMAP 4430 SoC
- 1GB RAM, 4GB internal storage, microSD slot
- 8MP back camera with flash, 0.3MP front-facing camera
- WiFi, GPS, Bluetooth, FM Radio
- 65.8 x 128.5 x 8.35 mm
- 125g

Design & Display
The RAZR V definitely resembles the original with its angular face, sloping Kevlar backing and chrome accents, but Motorola has certainly toned down the quality of materials. While the RAZR V by no means feels cheap, there is a definite plasticky aspect to it that was absent on the premium-feeling RAZR.
The RAZR V is also some 5mm narrower than the sometimes-unwieldy RAZR, and it feels much more comfortable in the hand as a result. The screen, too, while on paper the same as the RAZR — a 4.3-inch display at 960×540 pixels — is somewhat sharper and less distracting than its predecessor. Instead of going the Super AMOLED route, Motorola opted for a traditional TFT LCD display, making text significantly sharper and whites much more accurate. While it loses the deep blacks and lovely colour saturation that comes with a Super AMOLED screen, we did not miss the RAZR’s moiré aberrations and distinct lack of sharpness.
While the device, at around 8.4mm thick, does not come close to the impossibly thin dimensions of its predecessor, we think Motorola made the right move for the end user. It’s more compact overall, which makes it feel like a smaller handset despite being 1.3mm thicker than the RAZR.
Note that the RAZR V uses a regular-sized SIM over a microSIM, and shares a latch door with the microSD slot on the left hand side. The volume rocker is nicely delineated on the right, and the power button, headset jack and microUSB port sit flush on the top.

Performance & Software
As the RAZR V uses largely the same internal hardware as the Rogers version released last year, we weren’t expecting any performance miracles. Motorola has done a lot with the software, however, and this is not your mother’s MOTOBLUR. The version we see on the RAZR V, which runs Android 4.0.4, resembles in many ways the stock Ice Cream Sandwich experience. While transitions between homescreens are not quite as smooth as those on the Galaxy Nexus, we felt right at home navigating around the menus.
The RAZR V uses Texas Instrument’s aging OMAP 4430 processor clocked at 1.2Ghz, with 1GB RAM and 4GB internal storage. It’s also limited to Bell’s HSPA+ network at 14.4Mbps, but many of these things are built into the price. Still, considering the ATRIX HD LTE is only $20 more on the same Bell network and offers a better array of internal hardware and software, we’d be inclined to recommend that one over the RAZR V. If you’re insistant on the smaller form factor, you’ll be pleasantly surprised by the spritely app load times, total lack of lagginess when scrolling through the browser, and a stability that could only have come from Motorola.

The company’s SmartActions have been updated for ICS, and now provide recommendations based on usage patterns. For example, the device can keep track of your favourite locations or times of day and, based on your battery life, enable a Battery Saving mode. Similarly, if you tend to go to bed every night around midnight, you can have SmartActions enable Silent Mode and suppress the screen from turning on during the night if you receive a notification.
Motorola has also added a four-way lockscreen shortcut system that provides easy access to the camera, phone and messaging. But perhaps the most notable admission of Motorola’s integration into Google’s corporate culture is the inclusion of virtual buttons in place of capacitive ones. Both the RAZR V and ATRIX HD LTE sport the Galaxy Nexus-like on-screen navigation icons, and while they have been slightly altered from stock, they work identically. We couldn’t be happier.

Camera
The 8MP camera on the RAZR V does a decent job at capturing moments in good lighting, but suffers from Motorola’s reliable distortion and softness. That’s not to say the camera is bad — the interface is fantastic, with easy-to-reach granular controls, and the shutter is snappy for a piece of older tech — but it doesn’t reach the heights of other 8MP sensors on the market. With the bar being set so high by the iPhone 4S, Galaxy S III and HTC One X, it’s easy to dismiss the RAZR V as underperforming. But we have to take into account the handset’s price — $399 outright or $29.95 on a 3-year term — and cut it a bit of slack as a result.

The device can also shoot modestly smooth and detailed 1080p video, though again it lacks the sharpness and smoothness of its ATRIX HD LTE sibling. The VGA front-facing camera does a decent job at video chats and vanity shots, but we wouldn’t recommend using it for anything other than a mirror.

Battery Life
SmartActions is supposed to allow your battery to last up to 30% longer than an equivalent device, but we were happy to find that the RAZR V didn’t need it to last a full day. The 1750mAh battery was sufficiently large to see us through most of the day with regular calling, browsing, emailing, photo-ing and more. While the PowerVR SGX540 GPU is no longer the graphical beast it once was, we found it to be pretty light on the battery wallet when playing games or watching video.
We were a bit vexed that Motorola didn’t manage to squeeze in a larger battery — something like the 3300mAh cell of the RAZR MAXX would have been nice — considering all the extra proverbial legroom, but we’d imagine it would have raised the price of the handset considerably. Nevertheless, the juice, coupled with liberal application of battery-oriented SmartActions, should allow for one-day-plus usage from the RAZR V.

Call Quality, Network Speed & Miscellaneous
As with all Motorola phones, the RAZR V is solid as a phone. Call quality is unsurpassed in the industry, with a sharp, clear feed that never sounds muddled or sibilant. Call volume, too, is more than adequate for even the loudest of rooms, and Motorola’s background noise suppression works very well.
Because the RAZR V is a HSPA+ device, it’s network speeds are limited to Bell’s 3G network. We were able to achieve around 4-6Mbps download and 0.5-2Mbps upload depending on the location and time of day. Compared to the newest LTE devices this is nothing to write home about, but we were pretty pleased with the performance overall.
Bell and Motorola have bundled a number of apps on the RAZR V, including some business-oriented services such as Citrix GoToMeeting and Receiver. There’s also a full version of Gameloft’s Asphalt 6 and Bell’s Mobile TV app, among others. Because the platform has been upgraded to Ice Cream Sandwich, you can now disable unwanted apps, which is the next best thing to being able to uninstall them.

Conclusions
The Bell Motorola RAZR V is a good little smartphone at a decent price. Because its bigger brother, the ATRIX HD LTE, is priced so closely — just $20 more than the RAZR’s $29.95 on a 3-year term — we can’t fully endorse it unless you’re buying it outright. At $399.95, it’s an excellent deal if you’re looking to go off-contract and want an all-round high-performing handset with a great screen, good battery life and a solid, close-to-stock operating system.

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Microsoft Releases the free trail version of Windows 8

Microsoft gives the trail version of windows 8 to the people .The download is in the form of ISO images and
is available for 32-bit as well as 64-bit platforms.The download is available in the following languages: Chinese (Simplified), Chinese (Traditional), English, English (UK), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil), and Spanish. You can use this Windows 8 Enterprise Edition Trial Version for 90-days, after which you will have to uninstall it.

So if you are planning to buy Windows 8 anytime soon, this is a good opportunity to download it and try it out for free. Do note that the trial edition will expire and you will not be able to upgrade it. You will have to uninstall the trial and then install Windows 8 de nova from its original installation media. It might therefore be a better idea to run Windows 8 Enterprise Edition Trial Version in a virtual environment, thereby allowing you to upgrade your original Windows installation to Windows 8.


You will be required to login with your Microsoft Account during installation and activate it within 10 days of its installation. No product key is required for it. If you fail to activate it within 10 days or on expiry of the 90-day evaluation period, your desktop will turn black.

Download Windows 8 Enterprise Edition Trial Version : 32-bit | 64-bit.

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Apple suggests using iMessage to SMS vulnerability concerns

Apple on Saturday responded to reports of a vulnerability to SMS spoofing that can be done to users of the company’s iPhone.

“Apple takes security very seriously. When using iMessage instead of SMS, addresses are verified which protects against these kinds of spoofing attacks,” an Apple representative told The Loop. “One of the limitations of SMS is that it allows messages to be sent with spoofed addresses to any phone, so we urge customers to be extremely careful if they’re directed to an unknown website or address over SMS.”

There is a key point in what Apple told me. A lot has been written in the press about how the “iPhone” has this problem, but Apple isn’t alone.

The vulnerability is not with the iPhone, but rather with the SMS technology. The iPhone is not alone in being susceptible to this type of attack — all phones that use SMS can be tricked in the same way. That’s why the verification and security of using iMessage is so much better.

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Samsung might release a 5.8″ Galaxy Player/Tab

If SamMobile were to be trusted, the Galaxy Note 2 might not be the only 5+ inch device unveiled by Samsung at IFA 2012. A tip they received points to a 5.8 inch Galaxy Player which would run Ice Cream Sandwich, unlike previous Galaxy Players that all run Gingerbread.

While the feature-set isn’t too shabby for a media player, I can’t help be concerned about the size. At 5.8 inches, the device seems far too large to be a media player, and way too small to be a tablet. Android-based devices in the domain are already a niche, with a 5.8 inch screen they might be significantly limiting themselves even in that small subset. I fail to see how it could prove to be a commercial success, but hey, that’s how I felt about the Galaxy Note.

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Apple becomes the New Leader in Smartphone Sales

The old war horse has finally been beaten in the race. It was already losing breath and now the competitors have inched ahead officially.

After 15 years of unrestrained smartphone segment dominance, the embattled Finnish major succumbed to Steve Job's Apple Inc. and Korean giant Samsung. Analysts confirmed last week that Apple and Samsung have ended Nokia's 15-year reign at the top of the smartphone sales rankings in the second quarter of the year. The US firm Apple is now the new market leader in the smartphone segment.

Nokia had ruled the roost ever since the launch of Communicator model in 1996 but couldn't handle the increasing competition from its two closest rivals Apple and Samsung during the last year or so. Then there was a record slump in its own sales as well. This sent it straight from first to third place in the three months to June. The firm's market share has dipped to 25% - its lowest level since 1999.

Apple sold a record 20.3 million iPhones in the quarter despite the fact that its iPhone 4 model is now more than a year old. Then came Samsung adding to the woes of Nokia with a sales figure of 19.2 million phones. Nokia, the wounded tiger, could only manage to sell 16.7 million handsets. However,the company can take some solace in the fact that it still remains the overall market leader in the mobile phone market comprising phones belonging to all segments.

Apple emerged as the “star performer” during the quarter, albeit, it only commands a meagre 6% of the overall market share and remains the world's fourth-biggest mobile phone seller behind Nokia, Samsung and LG.

Samsung has tremendously benefitted from the growing popularity of Google's Android OS. The ageing Symbian is proving to be a bane for Nokia with the number of takers for it diminishing. Samsung's Galaxy portfolio has struck a chord with the users, especially the high-end Galaxy S2 has seen record sales.

Strategy Analytics, a global research and consulting firm which published the report says that Samsung is now "breathing down Nokia's neck". The report clearly outlines the reasons for Nokia's fall: “An unexciting touchphone portfolio, inventory corrections in Asia and Western Europe, wavering demand for the Symbian platform and limited presence in the huge US market continue to weigh on Nokia's near-term performance”.

In India too, Nokia is facing the heat generated by Apple and Samsung. iPhone 4 and Galaxy S2 are selling like hot cakes in spite of Nokia launching a new handset every other month. HTC and LG are also performing quite well and they are eating out of Nokia's pie. And, not to forget the homegrown makers like Micromax, Lava etc. which have rolled out an array of okay-ish but cheap smartphones to combat the biggies.

The folks at Nokia need to do some hardcore brainstorming if they wish to seek a revival. And whatever they do, they have to get rid of that ancient relic called Symbian or at least overhaul it completely. Some analysts already forecast for Samsung to become the world's largest cellphone vendor next year.

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Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note May Get JellyBean Update Soon

Its not official but  the word on the street is that, in addition to testing Jelly Bean for the Galaxy S III, Samsung is readying Android 4.1.1 updates for the Galaxy S II and Galaxy Note. At least, the international versions will receive them in the coming months while our North American variants (Bell’s i9100 notwithstanding) may have to wait a few months longer.

The good news here is that Samsung is not resting on its laurels with its legacy devices, and has confirmed to insiders at SamMobile that the it’s 2011 flagship devices will receive Jelly Bean. We’re looking forward to seeing how much Butter the update brings to the table, but we’re not holding our collective breaths for any cosmetic changes.

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iPhone Free Games Spellsword, Hambo

As we've stated many times before, prices in the App Store change frequently. Grab these freebies before you miss out on a top bargain.
Remember to let us and your fellow readers know about any other great free apps in our comments section below.

Spellsword

By Everplay - download for iPhone and iPad



Spellsword is an action-packed platformer in which you tackle multipleSuper Crate Box-esque stages - all of which are packed to the rafters with a wide variety of enemies and magical cards that allow you to unleash devastating attacks.

There are 90 challenging arenas for you to work your way through in the game's Campaign mode, and several unlockable endless arenas if you're craving an extra test.

Hambo

By Miniclip - download for iPhone and download for iPad



In Hambo, you work your way through more than 200 different physics-based levels, which task you with solving puzzles in order to rescue your best friend Bacon from the grubby mitts of your sworn enemy.

There are also 20 different costumes to unlock. We presume at least some of you are into that kind of thing.

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Microsoft offers Windows 8 free Trail for all Users

Microsoft is offering a 90-day trial version of the operating system for anyone who wants to give it a try. Trial users get to install Windows 8 Enterprise edition, either 32-bit or 64-bit, and test the new operating system for three months.

Although anyone can download this trial version, Microsoft states that this evaluation edition is primarily intended for developers and IT professionals who may be “interested in trying Windows 8 Enterprise on behalf of their organization.” It is important to note that users will not be able to upgrade to the full version of Windows 8 after this trial expires, so Microsoft recommends installing this version onto a virtual machine or a separate hard drive partition.

After installing the evaluation edition, users will have 10 days to activate the trial. If the operating system isn’t activated, or the 90-day period has passed, the the desktop background will turn black and a persistent popup alert will start annoying the user and the computer will shut down every hour without saving any work.

Despite these restrictions, this is the first chance average consumers have to try out the new Windows 8 operating system. If you want to give the trial version a try, we recommend following Microsoft’s advice and installing Windows 8 on a virtual machine or in partitioned hard drive space.

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Samsung Galaxy S III running Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) gets spied on video

Well, well, look what we have here. A video has surfaced on a Mexican site showing the Samsung Galaxy S III running some buttery smooth Jelly Bean (Android 4.1) goodness (check out our review of the Verizon versionhere). In the video you get an idea of what Jelly Bean would officially look like on the GS3. You can expect to see Android 4.1 with TouchWiz customizations running on top of it. The video tips off the presence of newly released Jelly Bean features like Google Now and the redesigned notification area present on the handset.

The device looks pretty speedy with Jelly Bean, but it’s nothing new, as we’ve already become accustomed to the speed boost that Ice Cream Sandwich (Android 4.0) brought to the OS. That said, we’re sure Jelly Bean will bring even more smoothness to the handset. If you live overseas and own the international version, start hoping and praying that these rumors of a September roll out of the JB update is true. It’s been amazing to see Samsung continue to roll even with all this legal crap going on with Apple.

Who out there is excited about getting Jelly Bean soon on their Galaxy S III?

Check out the video below!

[AndroidMX; via MoDaCo]

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Microsoft and Nokia to Host Windows Phone Even very soon on Sept 5

Well look what we have here. Nokia and Microsoft have just sent us an invitation for an event on Sept. 5, which will undoubtedly have to do with Redmond’s upcoming Windows Phone 8. Previous rumors had Windows Phone 8 hitting the market sometime around October or November.

The Sept. 5 time frame, however, fits perfectly with the start of Nokia’s Nokia World event, which runs from Sept. 5 to the 6th. Sept. 5 is also significant, because it is one week before Apple’s rumored Sept. 12 iPhone 5 launch event.

Rumors have been circulating for quite some time, that Microsoft would try to undercut Apple’s announcement, and if the iPhone 5 does, in fact, make its big debut on Sept. 12, Microsoft will have accomplished its goal.

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Google Upgrades the Android Mobile maps

Google is upgrading the maps designed for mobile devices running on its Android software as it braces for new competition from Apple.
The improvements in the latest version of mobile maps for Android center on listings for public transportation options in nearly 500 cities around the world.

The update released Wednesday includes directions and departure times for more than one million stations worldwide for the first time.
New technology on the maps will allow users to focus exclusively on directions for specific transportation options, such as the subway, while excluding other alternatives such as the bus.

The changes come as Apple Inc. prepares to replace Google's maps as the automatic navigation service on the iPhone and iPad. Apple is casting aside Google for its own mobile mapping service.

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