Well, nothing is set on stone so before hitting your local Verizon store; hit FoneArena because we are always in-touch. Verizon is making it so late and I think they will finally launch it this month if not on May 12th. So anyone looking forward to Trophy or you already got your WP7 device from Sprint or AT&T?
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So WebOS lovers, are you looking forward to HP Veer or you are happy with your Pre? Don't forget to check out over hands-on photos and video of Veer.
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For those among you who are Transformers fans, here's a treat from Michael Bay (well not literally). With just three months to go until official release on July 1st of Transformers 3 � Dark of the Moon, Paramount Pictures teases us with a full 2.5-minute theatrical trailer.
Remember to hit HD!
RIM has accidentally revealed the details of Blackberry Bold Touch on their official site ahead the launch of the device in Blackberry World next week. The phone is just called Blackberry Bold which was Previously known as Blackberry Bold Touch Dakota. This comes with the new Blackberry 7 OS, Fluid Graphic touch screen and a QWERTY keyboard.
Images and tutorial videos of the phone were leaked recently.According to the leaked spec sheets the phone is expected to have 2.8 inch touch screen and Full QWERTY keyboard , 1.2GHz Qualcomm QC55 processor, 768MB RAM, 8GB internal memory, 5MP auto focus camera with 720p video recording, 3G, Wi-Fi b/g/n, Bluetooth v 2.1 and 1230mAh battery.
According to BGR, this might be the only device that would be launched at Blackberry World. They will also launch new App players app that will support Android apps on Blackberry Playbook and native Blackberry OS SDK (NDK) for developers at the Blackberry World next week (May 3rd to 5th 2011) in Orlando, Florida.
Source: BGR
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Skyfire is a popular browser on Android OS, and if you're a Skyfire user, you'll be pleased to know that a new version of Skyfire is now available for download from the Android Market.
There are many browsers available on Android OS, but one of the most popular ones is the Skyfire. If you like using Skyfire, than you should probably know that the Skyfire has been updated to version 4.0. The new version of Skyfire introduces a lot of new functionality and social networking integration along with new scrollable bottom toolbar. As for the customizable scrolling SkyBar, it has eight new features for you to choose from such as Twitter, Groupon, Share, Google Reader, Sports, News, Finances, and Settings.
We should also mention that Skyfire switches to premium service that will cost $2.99. This service will be available for purchase within the application after a free three-day trial period and it will optimize web videos so you can save your bandwidth. However, beta testers that have used this version will get this feature for free.
Skyfire 4.0 for Android has a lot to offer, so make sure that you get it from Android Market for a test run at least.
[via ZD Net]
Now we have a chance to see a new Facebook feature � a new Send button on websites along with the Like button, and this new Send button will improve the functionality of Groups and it should replace the old email to a friend button.
When you click the Send button, a pop-up will appear that allows you to send the article that you're reading to your friends, groups, or to a specific email address. Of course, you can add your own message and forward the page to your friends' inboxes or to the specific Group wall.
This button is designed so that you can share pages with a close groups of friends, and so far, more than 50 websites are using the Send button. The new�Send button is a great addition, and if you want it on your site, you can get the code for it on the Facebook's Developer Website.
[via Mashable]
Apple store has delayed shipping time for all iMac models according to the online Apple store information. This could be a sign that Apple is preparing to release a updated version of iMac next week. There are rumors on the net about launching the new iMac �during the week of May 2nd, as Apple will officially stop disturbing iMacs to resellers this week.
The new 2011 iMac is expected to have Sandy Bridge CPUs like the latest MacBook Pros and the new Thunderbolt port. The update iMac likely also features new GPUs and new storage configuration options. Since Apple tends to release new products on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, the likelihood of the new iMac is high for May 3rd or 4th.
[via i4U news]
At the moment, there is no further information about the specs of this leaked device. But my guess is that this device will feature a dual-core processor, 5 or 8 Megapixel camera, and it's possible that the device will be 4G enabled because it's hitting Verizon Wireless and their all future smartphones are 4G enabled. As it comes with 4-inch display, I am sure the display will come with qHD resolution. Verizon will be launching this device around summer, so may be the device will be out in few months.
So current Droid owners, are you going to upgrade to Droid 3 or you are looking forward to something else?
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Bummed that the Space Shuttle launch got scrubbed and need a pick-me-up? Have nothing to do this weekend? Are you totally out of iTunes credit and want a new game to play? Well, I have the solution to all three of these problems, and potentially any other problems you can cook up: Physics Gamebox [Free]
While you're waiting for the game to download (you are downloading it, aren't you?) you can check out our review. In a nutshell, Physics Gamebox comes packed with two incredibly popular games that got their start on various Flash game portals out there. Ragdoll Cannon has you shooting ragdolls at goals (and actually was the inspiration behind Ragdoll Blaster) as well as Roly-Poly Cannon which puts you in charge of firing your cannon at Roly-Poly bugs who have invaded. 300 levels in all are included, which should keep you busy for quite a while.
For more freebies, swing on over to AppShopper, or check out our price drops and freebies forum. It seems like there's always awesome stuff to be had for free (or very cheap).
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Now, I'm not entirely sure just how excited to get about all of this. Epic Citadel [Free] and Infinity Blade [$5.99] have done a great job showing just what the Unreal Engine 3 can do on the iOS platform. Technically speaking, if games are developed in UE3 with multiple platforms in mind, targeting iOS devices could all be part of the same development process that would result in Xbox 360, PS3, and PC games. Rein does specifically mention mobile gaming too, and there's no disputing the fact that iOS is a main mobile platform currently.
However, LucasArts really has yet to get that involved in the world of iOS. Their App Store catalog is fairly barren, and only consists of Monkey Island remakes. I'd love to think that we're about to get a bucket of amazing LucasArts Unreal Engine 3-powered games dumped on the App Store, but if this is just being announced now, it will likely be quite a while before we see any of the projects utilizing this engine.
Keep your fingers crossed, iOS-owning LucasArts fans!
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Motorola XOOM comes with 1 GHz dual-core Tegra 2 processor which is blazing fast, Android 3.0 Honeycomb, 5 MP camera with flash and HD video recording, 2 MP front-facing camera for video chat, 1 GB internal display and�it can be expanded up to 32GB with microSD card, and a 10.1-inch touchscreen display.
So Sprint users, are you buying the Motorola XOOM next week? Check out the press release after the break.
First Tablet Built on Android 3.0, Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi, Available with Sprint on May 8 for $599.99
First device to feature Android software built specifically for use on a tablet,
delivers a powerful multi-tasking experience, making it easy and fast to surf the Web, watch videos and play games with a PC-like experienceAs the first device to feature Android™ 3.0 (Honeycomb), as well as a 10.1-inch widescreen HD display and 1GHz dual-core processor, Motorola XOOM™ Wi-Fi will be available from Sprint beginning on Sunday, May 8, for $599.99. Android 3.0 is the version of Android designed specifically for tablets and features innovations in widgets, multi-tasking, Web browsing, notifications and customization.
With a 1GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM and 10.1-inch widescreen HD display, Motorola XOOM delivers exceptionally fast Web browsing performance and supports a Beta of Adobe® Flash® Player 10.2, downloadable from Android Market™, enabling the delivery of Flash-based Web content, including videos, casual games and rich internet applications.
Motorola XOOM also features two cameras, a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera with flash that can capture HD video and a front-facing 2-megapixel camera for Google Talk™ with video chat. Motorola XOOM can also display content on any HDMI®-equipped HDTV (HDMI cable sold separately).
With its large touchscreen display, Motorola XOOM makes it easy to stay connected from anywhere using personal and Exchange corporate email. It also offers access to more than 3 million Google eBooks and apps from Android Market, making it an ideal e-reader.
Motorola XOOM also features the latest Google™ Mobile services including, Google Maps™ 5.0 with 3D interaction.
Additional key features include:
- Android Market for access to more than 150,000 useful applications, widgets and games available for download to customize the experience
- Google mobile services such as Google Search™, Gmail™, Google Maps™ with Navigation, Google Calendar, Voice Actions, and YouTube™
- Corporate email (Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync®), personal (POP & IMAP) email and instant messaging
- Bluetooth® 2.1 + EDR
- Integrated GPS
- 1GB internal RAM memory and 32GB onboard user memory
- Dimensions: 9.8 inches x 6.6 inches x 0.5 inches (249.1mm x 167.8mm x 12.7mm)
- Weight: 25.74 ounces (730 grams)
- 3250 mAh Lithium-ion battery
Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi will be available through Sprint Direct Ship sales channels, including Sprint Stores, Web sales (www.sprint.com), Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) and Sprint Business Sales, beginning on Sunday, May 8, for $599.99.
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Fishlabs' highly anticipated add-on to Galaxy On Fire 2 [$9.99 / Lite] recently hit the App Store, and is likely sitting in your pending updates listing if you already own the game. (Assuming of course you haven't already updated.) This update actually comes in two parts, a free component and the actual Valkyrieadd-on which is unlocked via a $4.99 in-app purchase.
In this update, everyone who owns Galaxy On Fire 2 will be granted access to three ships from the original Galaxy On Fire: The Phantom, Vol Noor, and Wraith. Also, you'll be able to get a personal space station to store multiple ships as well as all your loot, cargo, and other items that you want out of your ships' cargo holds.
The Valkyrie add-on picks up on Keith T. Maxwell's adventures, and is largely based around fan feedback. Aside from a new array of planets, ships, weaponry, and other equipment, there's also an entirely new extensively voiced over campaign. The repair robots and automated turrets sound particularly useful, and a new black market trading system will allow players to get even more involved in the galaxy's virtual economy.
For more information on our game, you can check out our review, the insanely active forum thread, or Fishlabs' own incredibly interesting developer diary for the whole add-on project. I've had a great time with Galaxy On Fire 2, and look forward to delving deeper into this new add-on. The cost of the game and this new add-on might seem expensive in App Store terms, but the amount of content in the original game and now this new add-on is nothing short of ridiculous. I'm not exaggerating at all by saying if Galaxy On Fire 2 sucks you in, it could keep you busy for months.
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This specific iteration offers a few new things � foremost being the "Fairy helper system," which adds some additional depth to the leveling mechanic. There are also a total of four character classes, more special active and passive skills, as well as a new, more streamlined inventory and item management system.�Oh, and if you're down with some Words With Friends style asynchronous play, Zenonia 3 has that � there's a special "Execution Room" which allows "co-op" play for loot, as well as PVP.
If you need a sense of what this game is about, check out this trailer. It's a little flashy, but there's some actual gameplay at the end:
The Zenonia games have always had a massive fan following on our forums, and the latest installment is no different. The thread has grown to an impressive size, and is worth checking out for the many impressions and gameplay tips left by readers.
<!-- PHP 5.x -->Since after the launch of Apple iPad 2, many companies has rolled out there own tablet but none proved to be as catchy as the gold standard iPad. This time,� Sony has also joined the same race and has announced to launch two new Android 3.0 HoneyComb tablets by the end of 2011. Sony has named them Sony S1 and S2.
Sony has taken a step ahead from all tablet and introduced two unique tablets which are entirely different from each other in design. Sony S1 is a slate type 9.4 inch tablet whereas S2 is a dual-screen tablet which packs two 5.5-inch screens. Both these tablets runs on android HoneyComb.
Sony S1 has a strange rolled shape and an "off center of gravity design" that lets you hold it more firmly. It packs a Tegra 2 chip which will allow it to handle HD content playback. It also has an IR port for AV controls, DLNA support and the ability to work with Sony's Bravia line of TVs. It should also let you access the Playstation Suite games.
Sony S2 has two 1,024 x 480 screens, which allows you to use two separate screens for two different apps or combine them into one large screen for web browsing etc.
Both tablets have focus on the Sony's Qriocity platform which integrates music, video, e-book and other services. Not much information is revealed by the company yet about the tablets, but it is rumoured to launch first in Japan and then globally. Stay tuned, as we will keep you updated with it.
[via Crunchgear]
Now my question to T-Mobile users in USA, are you looking forward to the next super-beast from Samsung?
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The game's graphics consist of only 2 shapes, squares and triangles. The Impossible Game won't win any awards in the graphics department it makes up for it with some of the most original platform gaming I've ever experienced. The gameplay is simple and straightforward and consists of a square that moves automatically through a level at a blazingly fast speed while you try to tap on the screen to make your square jump over and onto other squares, all while trying to avoid smashing into them head on.
When you fail (and you will) and hit a box or land on some spikes you will automatically start right back at the beginning of the level and start over from scratch. Luckily there is a practice mode which allows you to place flags down as you progress through the the level so you can restart from your last dropped flag, but what makes this game so "impossible" is to truly beat a level you must make it all the way through from start to finish with only one life.
Even though it looks like a simple platformer from the outside this game still feels unlike anything I've ever played before, due in part to the way the levels are setup with the boxes in some crazy configurations with some needing to be climbed like an endless staircase and the rest needing to be precisely timed with the perfect jump or release of the screen, all the while moving at sonic speed.
Because of the difficulty of this game, If you find you have the patience to finally beat these levels you will truly feel you have accomplished something amazing in a video game… Even if the reward at the end of a level is lackluster to say the least.
Keep in mind it will get quite frustrating to beat a level in one life, but once you do, it will be burned into your memory for life as a result of (potentially) hundreds of retries. This may somewhat diminish the games replay value, but I still continue to pick it up from time to time to see if I've still got it. Regardless, the game comes standard with two levels, each of which should take you quite some time to beat. If you're looking for more there's also a 99� IAP level pack to add an additional two levels.
Sure The Impossible Game came out quite a while ago, but it's still a ton of fun. If you liked the game on the Xbox 360, you'll likely enjoy it just as much on the iPhone. Otherwise, if you're the kind of person who gets into brutally difficult games and doesn't mind endlessly retrying levels until you get it right, look no further than The Impossible Game.
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Nokia Siemens Networks completes acquisition of certain wireless network infrastructure assets of Motorola Solutions
- Pays US $975 million in cash
- Approximately 6900 employees will transfer to Nokia Siemens Networks
- Takes on responsibility for 50 operator customers in 52 countries
Nokia Siemens Networks and Motorola Solutions, Inc. (NYSE: MSI) today jointly announced that Nokia Siemens Networks has completed its acquisition of Motorola Solutions' Networks assets paying US $975 million in cash. As of April 30 2011, responsibility for supporting customers of Motorola Solutions' GSM, CDMA, WCDMA, WiMAX and LTE products and services transfers to Nokia Siemens Networks.
"The people, customers and technology we've acquired greatly complement our existing business by taking us into new markets and broadening our market share," said Rajeev Suri, chief executive officer, Nokia Siemens Networks. "Our combined knowledge and experience will provide our newly expanded customer base with the means to grow by providing greater value to their subscribers."
"Motorola Solutions is pleased to complete this transaction to combine our Networks team with an industry leader," said Greg Brown, president and chief executive officer, Motorola Solutions. "This is great news for our customers, our investors and our people and will allow Motorola Solutions to further sharpen our strategic focus on providing mission-critical solutions for our government and enterprise customers."
The acquisition strengthens Nokia Siemens Networks' position in key regions, particularly North America and Japan, as well as with some of the world's major service providers. Based on revenue, the addition of Motorola Solutions' Networks assets makes Nokia Siemens Networks the third largest wireless infrastructure vendor in the United States and the leading non-Japanese wireless vendor in Japan. In addition, the acquisition reinforces Nokia Siemens Networks' position as the world's second largest wireless infrastructure and services provider.
As part of the deal, responsibility for supporting 50 operators across 52 countries, as well as approximately 6900 employees, will transfer to Nokia Siemens Networks. In addition, Nokia Siemens Networks is acquiring a number of research and development facilities including sites in the United States, China, Russia, India and the UK.
The LG Optimus 2X just got a nice feather on it's cap. Guess what ? A Guinness World Record for being the first Dual core phone. Look at the pretty Korean ladies posing with the Optimus 2X and the Guinness World Record Certificate.
This is what the certificate reads.
The first mobile phone to use a dual core procesor is the LG Optimus 2x, which was first made available to the public nationwide in South Korea on 25 January 2011.
Here is another look at the certificate.
The device is powered by a NVIDIA Tegra 2 CPU and sports a 4 inch display and a 8MP Camera capable of 1080p video recording. The device also features HDMI mirroring.
"Optimus 2X's registration on Guinness Book is a fruit from launching an innovative product that can lead the market. We're going to establish technological leadership of LG Mobile in smart phone market" said Jong-Seok Park,LG Electronics Mobile Communications.
The phone is expected to hit India any time soon along with the Black.It is already available in Europe. Check out our review of the LG Optimus 2x
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As we are getting closer for the launch of the most awaited phone of this year, Samsung releases yet another ad about its upcoming Android smartphone, the Galaxy S II. The phone was already launched in South Korea yesterday, and is gearing up for a grand release in about 120 countries through 140 operators.
The new commercial once again boasts about Samsung Galaxy S II's amazing Super AMOLED Plus display, which has been one of the best features of the phone.
So are you waiting for Samsung's next big thing?
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LG Electronics has confirmed that they will present the prototype of new smartphones and tablets that run Meego OS. They will also present a proposal on the software� architecture and demo the prototypes.Meego OS for Netbooks were launched last May 2010. Nokia had plans to launch Meego based handsets but suddenly dropped their plans and started to concentrate on Symbian
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Allied Star Police is a sci-fi real-time strategy game where you play as a base commander who must deploy "automated battle machines" and "targeted ballistic ordnance" in an effort to fight of a race of aliens known as the Flamions. GameSetWatch reports that Owain, who was diagnosed with Leukemia last year, has been visiting the Seattle-based PopCap Games every week helping to create Allied Star Police. You can see one of these visits in a clip from Q13 Fox News who recently reported on the story (video is in Flash):
Allied Star Police is still under development and could be as much as a few months from releasing, and PopCap has stated that 100% of the proceeds from the game will go right back into the Make-A-Wish foundation. We wish Owain luck in his new endeavor as a game designer, and we'll let you know when the game is released in the App Store. There is currently a thread discussing Allied Star Police in our forums, as well.
[Via Kotaku and GameSetWatch]
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Idea Cellular that launched 3G services in India at the end of last month reaches 1 million 3G subscribers in 1 month. They launched their 3G services in Madhya Pradesh & Chhattisgarh, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh last month, later it was launched in UP East, UP West, Maharashtra & Goa and recently launched their 3G services in Kerala.
They are mainly focusing on industrial, agricultural and educational regions where there is no broadband penetration. Their stats show that, 20% of overall mobile data users use 3G data and they expect it to increase in coming months.
Idea 3G is now available in 9 cities and 400 towns across the country. They plan to extend their 3G services to 750 towns by mid 2011 and 4,000 towns by the end of 2011 by covering 10 new towns per day throughout the year by offering 3G services to 50% of the subscriber base.
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Thursday, April 28, 2011 10:30 PM
Qik Video Connect app that lets users to stream live videos, now offers live video chat between Android and iOS devices over 3G, 4G and Wi-Fi and adds video mail feature if you can't chat live. Skype acquired Qik this January and this is the first major update for Android Qik app since then.
Qik Video Connect for iOS gets a minor update to version 6.3 that lets iOS users to perform live video chat with Qik users on Android devices.
Qik Video connect plus is available for free for iOS users as a Special offer this week. Qik Video Connect plus has some extra features like editing tools, adding effects, video sync and sharing HD videos from video gallery.
Download Qik Video Connect and Qik Video Connect Plus for Android (2.1 and later) and iOS (iOS 4.1 and later) devices from the Android market and Apple iTunes store.
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We're all waiting for the next generation of Windows � Windows 8 with anticipation, and we have some good news. According to the leaked version, Windows 8 won't have the infamous Blue Screen of Death (BSoD), but instead, it will be a Black Screen of Death.
As we all know, Blue Screen of Death was an infamous part of all Windows operating system, and although it has been replaced in the early builds of Vista with a Red Screen of Death, Microsoft reverted back to its standard BSoD. Credit for information about new BSoD goes to user canouna, from My Digital Life forum, who first noticed the appearance of new Black Screen of Death on the leaked Windows 8 (7955) build.
Unlike Blue Screen of Death, Black Screen of Death will inform you about the error in a single line and doesn't look so 80's like, well at least for an error screen.
This is an interesting change, and although the new Black Screen of Death looks better, we'd rather have a Windows that won't be so proned to running into errors and failures.
[via Geek]
By now you might be scratching your head wondering why I'm piling shovels full of praise on to a matching game with a matching component that's so simple that it usually doesn't take much skill to clear half the board in one move. Well, it's because of the layer on top of all this that makes Dungeon Raid the game that stole my entire day today. You see, each match you make serves a purpose, and deciding what you're going to match when seems to require quite a bit of strategy, and often some luck, as you never know what's going to replace the blocks you just cleared.Strategy comes in to play because while Dungeon Raid may initially appear to just be a simple matching game, there's a fairly complex subset of RPG elements that drives everything you do. Enemies are represented by skulls on the game board. "Killing" an enemy involves matching skulls with enough swords to total up more damage than their hit points (which is displayed to the right of each enemy). After every match, every enemy on screen damages you, and special enemies also appear randomly which have increased hit points and other special abilities. One such ability involves their attacks "poisoning" you, at which point you take constant damage until you match healing potions. (Matching healing potions, as you can probably guess, heals you.)
Since our review, Dungeon Raid has had two substantial updates. The first one added playable classes which mix gameplay up further, and today's update adds two new game modes:
The down-side of Dungeon Raid (if I had to say it had one) is that games can potentially take a very long time. Both of these new game modes are very quick, and I really like how Dungeon Sprint mode actively not only shows your current score, but also what the match you're about to make would add to it. It's actually helped me learn quite a bit about how the scoring system in the game works. Pretzel Hero is kind of goofy, but I love how they've thought outside of the box and built a game mode around the crazy matches you can make in the game.
If you haven't yet, now is a perfect time to download Dungeon Raid. This is one of my favorite games, and I have nothing but good things to say about it especially with how much love the developers have given it through updates.
<!-- PHP 5.x -->The Royal Wedding of Prince William and Kate is all set to happen in London tomorrow and Proporta has decided to giveaway 4 special iPhone 4 cases.
To participate just answer one simple question in the comments or via a tweet to @FoneArena� "which phone would you recommend kate + william and why"
The funniest or most original comments get to win the cases.
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