MAINGEAR is one of the best custom PC builders on the market, they do it all from full workstations to laptops. Now, they are speeding up their desktop line even more in effort to unlock a higher level of performance for its customers. Intel’s latest Six Core Processors will be added to their desktop line up!
The Nokia Lumia 925 has been on T-Mobile for a few months, but now one of their biggest competitors is getting this popular device. AT&T is getting the Lumia 925 on September 13th, but you don’t have to wait that long to get your order in. Pre-orders will be kicking off tomorrow, August 28th, at www.att.com/lumia925.
Verizon Wireless has just unleashed the LG Enact and this is their latest 4G LTE device! The LG Enact seems to be a lower end Lucid series device with a physical slide out keyboard. It is available today online from Verizon for $19.99 after a $50 mail in rebate with a 2-year contract. It will be in Verizon Wireless retail locations in the coming weeks. Like the LG Lucid 2, the LG Enact features Starter Mode. This makes the operating system very easy to use and is a great way to ease into Android and the smartphone world. You will be running on Verizon’s insanely fast 4G LTE network as well.
Today, AT&T has announced that the Lenovo IdeaTab A2107 is now available for $199.99 with out a 2-year contract. The Lenovo IdeaTab A2107 features a 7-inch Bright 350 nit HD display with good viewing angles. It will be running Android 4.0 with a Lenovo User Interface. It has a 3 megapixel back camera and a front facing camera. It has 16GB of internal storage plus a micro SD card slot. For speed you get a MediaTek 6575 1.0 GHZ Cortex- A9 SC and AT&T’s 3G Network.
Verizon Wireless has fully integrated the CTIA Mobile Application Rating System with ESRB. It has been added to all of the applications in the Verizon App Store. You are probably familiar with the ESRB rating system, from video games. It will provide customers, mainly parent information about what age group the application is meant for. In the app store it will be the rating category via a symbol, which will suggest the age group for the application. Thus making it easier for parents to find an application that is both fun and safe for them to use. Verizon Wireless has always cared about the safety of the customers, in 2008 they started offering exclusive Content Filters, to all customers for no extra charge. With the Content Filters, you can choose what content is available to your children through Verizon Wireless devices. The Verizon App Store is also the first to start using the new rating system across all of their applications. CTIA and ESRB announced the rating system in November of last year, and yet again Verizon is on-board and enabling the newest safety features for their customers. You can see an example of what the rating would like in the image above. For more information please see the press release below.
Press Release
Verizon Wireless Fully integrates CTIA Mobile Application Rating System WITH ESRB
First to Present ESRB’s Consistent, Impartial Information About Age-Appropriateness for Apps
BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless announced today it is the first to have the recently-developed CTIA Mobile Application Rating System with ESRB applied to all apps, including legacy apps, within the Verizon Apps store. The ratings, which are similar to those assigned to video games, provide consumers, especially parents, with information about the age-appropriateness of apps.
Created with the Entertainment Software Rating Board’s (ESRB) expertise and credibility, the system aims to provide consistent ratings across all participating storefronts. CTIA – The Wireless Association selected the nonprofit ESRB because of its proven track record for providing the public with reliable information about content. Its video game rating system is well known and trusted by consumers and helps parents to make informed content purchase decisions. Apps within the Verizon Apps store display the age rating category, identified via a rating symbol, which suggests the age appropriateness. For complete rating information on all ESRB-rated apps, consumers can visit http://www.esrb.org.
“It is important that parents and consumers are informed about the content in applications, so we are proud to implement a rating system that uses the ESRB categories, whose ratings consumers know and trust,” said Jack McArtney, director of corporate and community responsibility at Verizon. “We understand how difficult it can be to tell which apps are appropriate for children, and the rating system represents the first step to help parents and caregivers ensure apps available within the Verizon Apps store are being used by the appropriate audience.”
“Not all apps are meant for all ages. Our ratings exist to empower parents with the ability to make informed decisions about which ones are right for their child,” added ESRB President Patricia Vance. “We are very pleased that Verizon has embraced our ratings, providing consumers a consistent, reliable standard by which to manage their children’s access to content and ensure their experience is age-appropriate.”
The rating system was initially announced by CTIA and ESRB in November 2011. Since the project’s inception, CTIA and ESRB, together with the six founding storefronts and numerous developers, worked closely to create a rating system specifically designed for mobile applications, and to incorporate feedback to ensure the system is user-friendly while meeting the needs of consumers. The Verizon Apps store is the first to have ratings applied to all apps, including legacy apps.
Verizon Wireless has always been at the forefront of online safety. In 2008, Verizon Wireless became the first wireless provider to offer exclusive age-appropriate Content Filters to customers at no additional charge. By using Content Filters, account owners can safely allow their children access to content available through their Verizon Wireless devices, including websites, short code-based messaging campaigns, applications and Verizon Video.
For more information about the CTIA Mobile Application Ratings System with ESRB, please visit http://www.growingwireless.com/learn-engage/ctia-mobile-application-rating-system-with-esrb.
Verizon Wireless has announced that they are adding the Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, to their tablet lineup. You Can See Our Full Review Of The WiFi Version Of The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0, By Clicking Here. The Verizon variant will be available on August 17th both in Verizon stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com . It will cost $349.99 with a 2-year contract from Verizon, keep in mind that this is just $100 more for a Verizon version. The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 for Verizon Wireless features 4G LTE from Verizon, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, Samsung Touch Wiz User Interface, 3.2 megapixel back camera, VGA front facing camera, 8GB of internal storage, micro SD card slot, 1.2 GHz dual-core processor, BlueTooth 4.0, WiFi connectivity, it is Samsung Approved For Enterprise, and much more! Overall, the Verizon Wireless Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 seems like a great device. Keep in mind that you will to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless data plan. For more information please see the gallery and press release below! Stay tuned for our full review in the coming weeks.
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Press Release
Verizon Wireless Adds Samsung Galaxy Tab 2® 7.0 To Expansive Tablet Portfolio
Affordable 7-inch Tablet with Access to Rich Multimedia on America’s Largest 4G LTE Network
BASKING RIDGE, NJ and DALLAS — Verizon Wireless and Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile) today announced the latest addition to the Samsung Galaxy Tab portfolio, the Samsung Galaxy Tab® 2 (7.0), available beginning Aug. 17 in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com. Galaxy Tab 2 customers will have access to the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network which covers more than 75 percent of the U.S. population and will soon be available in more than 400 markets nationwide.
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) features power and portability with its 4G LTE connectivity and 7-inch display making mobile entertainment easy. The Galaxy Tab 2 runs Android™ 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and comes loaded with multimedia-rich apps like Netflix and Samsung’s Media Hub for watching movies and TV shows while on the go or on the couch. Customers can also take advantage of the compact design and use the Amazon Kindle app to keep their favorite books with them at all times. The Peel Smart Remote app turns the Galaxy Tab 2 into a universal remote, helping customers easily find their favorite shows, while eliminating the need for multiple remote controls.
The Galaxy Tab 2 is also a SAFE™ (Samsung Approved For Enterprise) device featuring on-device AES-256 bit encryption, enhanced support for Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync®, and support for industry-leading Virtual Private Network (VPN) and Mobile Device Management (MDM) solutions. Additionally, the Galaxy Tab 2 can maximize productivity with the Polaris® Office application to easily create and edit documents. The app is optimized for tablets and has support for various file types like Microsoft Word, Excel®, PowerPoint®, Adobe® PDF, Zip files and more.
Additional features
- 4G LTE – Customers can expect fast download speeds of 5 to 12 megabits per second (Mbps) and upload speeds of 2 to 5 Mbps in 4G Mobile Broadband coverage areas
- Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich – Support for Google Mobile™ Services including Gmail™, YouTube™, Google Talk™, Google Search™, Google Maps™ and access to more than 600,000 apps available to download from Google™ Play Store
- 3.2-megapixel rear-facing camera and VGA front-facing camera for video chat
- 1.2 GHz dual-core application processor
- Bluetooth®4.0 technology
- Multiple video file formats supported, including DivX and XviD support
- Wi-Fi® Connectivity (802.11 b/g/n)
- 8 GB internal memory with support for up to 64 GB microSD™ card
Business features
Samsung’s SAFE mobility solutions provide flexibility and connectivity for mobile workforces, ensuring that customers are able to operate more efficiently on the move.
- Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync (EAS) – Customers communicate directly with Microsoft Exchange Server enabling push email, calendar and contacts
- VPN and MDM support from Industry-Leading Solutions Providers – Supports industry-standard VPN protocols to help customers efficiently tap into VPN networks, and MDM capabilities that allow IT departments to effectively safeguard employees’ mobile devices and corporate data
- On Device Encryption – SAFE helps prevent unauthorized access to mobile data by leveraging the AES 256-bit encryption standard, encrypting all data, including app-specific internal data and internal/external memory
Price and availability
- The Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 (7.0) will be available in Verizon Wireless Communications Stores and online at www.verizonwireless.com starting Aug. 17 for $349.99.
- Customers purchasing the Galaxy Tab 2 will need to subscribe to a Verizon Wireless data plan. Share Everything Plans allow customers to add the Galaxy Tab 2 to their account for $10 monthly access. For additional information, customers should go to:www.verizonwireless.com/shareeverything.
- For additional information on Verizon Wireless products and services, visit a Verizon Wireless Communications Store, call 1-800-2 JOIN IN or go to www.verizonwireless.com.
Bruce Springsteen, has just added a 2nd show at Wrigley Field! When the first show went on sale last week, it sold out in less than an hour! Many of his fans took too his Facebook and Twitter pages, to say whether they were lucky enough to get tickets or if they didn’t. “Tickets.com” puts the customer in a virtual waiting room and some customers were in for over 50 minutes, and after that they were enforced that no tickets were available. Normally, there is an issue with Ticketmaster but as fas as we can tell there was no major issue this time. However, the good news is that he will be playing Wrigley Field for a 2nd night, on Saturday September 8! He will rock the field for 2 nights in a row! He will also be the first artist to play sell-out show in all 3 of Chicago’s, historic stadiums! Those being Soldier Field, Comiskey Park, and Wrigley Field! Tickets for the September 8 show, will go on sale May 5th at 10AM via tickets.com. You can also get tickets by calling “1-800-THE CUBS”. Good Luck and for more info check out the press release below!
Press Release
SECOND CHICAGO SHOW ADDED BY POPULAR DEMAND
After selling out their September 7th Wrigley Field concert in less than an hour on Saturday morning, Bruce & the E Street Band have announced an additional show on Saturday, September 8 at Wrigley Field. These concerts will make Springsteen the first artist to play all three of Chicago’s historic stadiums, Soldier Field, Comiskey Park and Wrigley Field to sold out crowds.
Tickets for the September 8 date go on sale Saturday, May 5th, at 10am via tickets.com
or by calling 1-800-THE CUBS.