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November 13, 2012
Samsung Galaxy Camera Lands November 16th On AT&T!
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AT&T and Samsung have announced that the Galaxy Camera will be available on November 16th! It will cost $499.99 with or without a data plan, but for a limited time AT&T is running a great promotion. You will be able to get $100 off the purchase of Samsung device, including the Galaxy camera, when you purchase a Samsung Galaxy Smartphone with a 2-year contract! This will knock the price of the Galaxy Camera down to just $399.99! It will be available online and from AT&T retail stores. The Galaxy Camera features a 16-megapixel backside illuminated CMOS sensor, this will you tae high quality images in low light conditions. You will have many different modes to shoot in like Expert or Manual Mode, you can also adjust the shutter speed, ISO, or the aperture. With Smart mode it let’s the amateurs use the tools of the pros like Rich Tone HDR, Light Trace, Best Face, and Best Photo. You will be able to share photos directly from the Galaxy Camera to other Galaxy devices like the Galaxy Note II, Galaxy S III, or the Galaxy Tab 2 10.1! You will also get 5GB free of AT&T Locker, which is a free and easy-to-use photo and video sharing service for AT&T customer. The Galaxy Camera will be running on AT&T’s 4G network and it will work on either a Data Connect or Mobile Share plan. The galaxy camera is powered by a quad-core 1.4GHz processor and is running Android 4.1 JellyBean with a Samsung Touch Wiz User Interface! Overall, I am very excited about the Galaxy Camera and cannot wait to play around with it! For more information check out the gallery and press release below.
Press Release
SAMSUNG GALAXY CAMERA AVAILABLE ON AT&T’S 4G NETWORK BEGINNING NOV. 16
For a Limited Time, Buy any Samsung Galaxy Smartphone and Receive up to $100 off a Second Connected Samsung Device, including the new Samsung Galaxy Camera1
DALLAS, NOV. 12, 2012 — AT&T* today announced the Samsung Galaxy Camera™, the 4G connected camera, will be available for customers beginning Nov. 16 for $499.99.2 For a limited time, AT&T customers will receive up to $100 off the purchase of a second Samsung Galaxy handset or other Samsung connected device, including the new Samsung Galaxy Camera, when they purchase any Samsung Galaxy smartphone (w/ two-year agreement incl. qualifying voice and data plans).
The Galaxy Camera combines high performance photography with Android™ 4.1 Jelly Bean and AT&T 4G mobile internet, resulting in a powerful point-and-shoot camera with a familiar, intuitive user interface and access to Android applications from the Google Play™ market.
The Galaxy Camera is a perfect fit for those who wish to shoot, edit and share brilliant photographs and video easily and quickly through social networks without connecting to a laptop or PC. The Galaxy Camera features a 4.8-inch HD Super Clear LCD™ screen, boasts a 21x optical zoom lens and a super-bright 16MP backside illuminated CMOS sensor for shooting high-quality images close up and in low light conditions. This device is powered by a quad-core 1.4 GHz processor for quick and responsive performance. Galaxy Camera includes powerful manual controls with its Expert Mode, which allows for manual setting of shutter speed, aperture, and ISO. Smart Mode gives amateurs the tools of the pros, with Rich Tone HDR mode, Light Trace for ‘light painting’ photos and features like Best Face and Best Photo, which help users pick the best shot.
“By connecting the Samsung Galaxy Camera through the AT&T wireless network, users can instantly share photos, giving family and friends a glimpse into their favorite holiday moments,” said Chris Penrose, senior vice president, AT&T Emerging Devices. “Customers will receive $100 off the purchase of the new Samsung Galaxy Camera when they purchase any Samsung Galaxy smartphone, making the Samsung Galaxy Camera the perfect gift this holiday season.”
In addition to being able to share to social networks and cloud services on-the-go, consumers can harness the speed and connectivity of AT&T’s wireless network to share images and videos between Galaxy Camera and a range of Galaxy devices including the Samsung Galaxy S® III, Samsung Galaxy Note® II and Samsung Galaxy Tab® 2 10.1. 3
Customers purchasing Samsung Galaxy Camera from AT&T have more options in choosing the plan that’s right for them and their mobile devices. With new AT&T Mobile Share plans, new and existing customers can share a single bucket of data across smartphones, tablets and other compatible devices. AT&T Mobile Share allows customers to build a plan to fit their devices and usage. Customers can select one of the new shared data plans or choose one of AT&T’s existing individual or family plans. 4
The full range of data plan options include:
- AT&T Mobile Share: $10 to share between 1 GB and 20GB
- AT&T DataConnect 250MB: $15 for 250MB
- AT&T DataConnect 3GB: $30 for 3GB
- AT&T DataConnect 5GB: $50 for 5GB
The Galaxy Camera will have access AT&T Locker, a free and easy-to-use photo and video sharing service for AT&T customers. AT&T Locker users get 5 GB of storage for free – enough for 5,000 average sized photos. AT&T Locker provides users the ability to upload images and video to secure online storage and quickly share on Facebook, MySpace, Twitter or e-mail. Users can create and customize albums for photos and video on the device or online in the AT&T Locker website.
The Samsung Galaxy Camera will be available in select AT&T company-owned retail stores nationwide and online at www.wireless.att.com.
For more information on AT&T, please visit www.att.com.
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November 8, 2012
AT&T MiFi Liberate And Galaxy Express Land On November 16!
Today, AT&T announced release dates for the MiFi Liberate and the Galaxy Express! The MiFi Liberate is the first mobile hotspot to have a 2.8-inch color touchscreen display, for the matter any touchscreen. You can view data usage, network settings, device settings, see who is connected and more all on the device itself! It can support up to 10 devices and provides up to 11 hours of battery life. You can insert a micro SD card and share files on your WiFi or DLNA device! It has access to AT&T’s fast 4G LTE Network and will be available for $49.99 with a 2-year contract on November 16th! And last but certainly not least we have the Samsung Galaxy Express, a new Android smartphone! This devices will go for $99.99 with a 2-year contract. The Galaxy Express features Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 5 megapixel back camera, S Beam, 2000mAh battery, a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED display, AT&T 4G LTE, and much more! This device is exclusive to AT&T and is shaping up to be a very nice device! AT&T is currently offering a promotion where if you buy a Samsung Galaxy Smartphone, you will receive up to $100 off a second connected Samsung device. Please note that the Offer available for a limited time. For more information on either the MiFi Liberate or the Galaxy Express, Check Out The Press Release Below!
Press Release
Samsung Galaxy Express and AT&T Mobile Hotspot MiFi Liberate Arrive at AT&T Nov. 16
Dallas, Texas, November 08, 2012
Beginning Nov. 16, AT&T* customers will be able to pick up the new AT&T Mobile Hotspot MiFi® Liberate for $49.99 with a two-year agreement and the Samsung Galaxy Express™ for $99.99 with a two-year agreement. For a limited time, customers who purchase a Samsung Galaxy smartphone, including the Galaxy Express, will receive up to $100 off a second connected Samsung device (details below).†
AT&T Mobile Hotspot MiFi Liberate
Developed by Novatel Wireless (NASDAQ: NVTL), and powered by the nation’s largest 4G network, the MiFi Liberate is the first mobile hotspot device with a touchscreen display. Its vibrant 2.8” color touchscreen display takes ease-of-use to the next level. Customers can easily connect up to 10 Wi-Fi devices. They can also view data usage, manage connected devices, change network and device settings, and more—all directly from the touchscreen.
The MiFi Liberate, which offers access to 4G LTE speeds, boasts an industry-leading, powerful battery that provides up to 11 hours of continuous use. The global-ready MiFi Liberate also offers connectivity in more than 200 countries, making it more convenient to browse the Internet, check and send email, and upload photos while abroad. Customers can also easily access and share files and media stored on the inserted microSD card** from connected Wi−Fi or DLNA capable devices.
Customers purchasing connected devices from AT&T have more options in choosing the plan that’s right for them and their mobile devices. With new AT&T Mobile Share plans, new and existing customers can share a single bucket of data across smartphones, tablets, and other compatible devices, including the MiFi Liberate. AT&T Mobile Share allows customers to build a plan to fit their devices and usage. Customers can select one of the new shared data plans or choose one of AT&T’s existing individual or family plans.***
A look at the MiFi Liberate’s features in action is available in this video.
Samsung Galaxy Express
First-time smartphone users and people looking to upgrade to a new Android smartphone will find their perfect match with the Samsung Galaxy Express, a 4G LTE smartphone that combines high performance features at a great price. The Galaxy Express is exclusive to AT&T, runs Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich) and sports a clear and bright 4.5-inch Super AMOLED™ Plus screen. The 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and 2000 mAh battery helps users stay productive throughout the day; while the 5-megapixel rear facing camera lets you capture and share images easily through text messages, email and social networks.
With Samsung Galaxy Express, customers can also enjoy some of the popular sharing features introduced in the popular Samsung Galaxy S® III, like S Beam which allows content to be shared between S Beam enabled devices by simply touching them back to back.
For more information about the Samsung Galaxy Express, please visithttp://www.att.com/galaxyexpress.
AT&T customers have access to the nation’s largest 4G network, covering 285 million people. AT&T has two 4G networks that work together for customers, LTE and HSPA+ with enhanced backhaul. That means AT&T customers are able to enjoy a widespread, ultra-fast and consistent 4G experience on their compatible device as they move in and out of LTE areas.**** With other carriers, when you travel outside of their LTE coverage area, you may be on a much slower 3G network.
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September 7, 2012
Devices That Will Captivate on Their Own(Nokia Lumia 920/820 Event)
I Liked them… a lot!
Nokia made it’s first splash with Microsoft a few months back when they released the Nokia Lumia 900. Running Microsoft’s newly introduced Windows 8 software, the phone had a light launch back in March of this year and hasn’t made much of a splash since.
But it was good.
It’s seems Nokia didn’t find the phone to be a failure as they kept 90% of the original Lumia 900 in the Lumia 920. Showcased at a swanky loft in Manhattan for the first time this past week, Nokia impressed with Lumia 920, the latest update to their flagship phone and the introduction of Lumia 820. The party showcased the collaborations made with JBL and Monster to aid a list of new fancy added features. The phones boast a slew of new additives such as speakers and headphones for easy pairing. Pairing is done with Near Field Technology (NFC) allowing the phone to connect to devices it makes contact with. The NFC feature worked flawlessly with wireless speakers from JBL and presumably indestructible headphones from Monster. The deal gets sweeter as Nokia breaks the mold with built-in wireless charging done on many of the accessories. The build of Nokia’s Lumia 920 and 820 seems strong and the color choices offer a variety from sleek to bold. All of the accessories matched the handsets in color, inspiring an Andy Warholish color pallet to the demonstration lounge.
Lumia 920 is visually an attractive phone thanks to the Windows 8 home screen and Nokia’s PureMotion display. Lumia 820 and 920 share the Snapdragon™ S4 Processor found in a few other smart phones like the Galaxy S III and Droid Razr HD, so speed is on par with the competition. It is Nokia’s collaboration with Microsoft that truly make this phone visually stunning.
Nokia’s ultra sharp display makes the need to measure display refreshment a thing of the past. It’s fair to say this phone displays the most fluid OS movements on the market and it is a joy to view from any angle. Lumia 920‘s PureMotion display also boasts Microsoft’s new found love for juxtaposition. Windows 8‘s ultra sharp and clean OS appearance helps any novice of the phone grasp the phone’s interface. Both Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 share the Windows 8 platform but only 920 owners get the PureMotion display.
In reflection, it’s safe to say that both displays look incredible. As I jumped from photo demonstration to wireless audio, it became hard to notice which phone was which without trying. Both Lumia 820 and Lumia 920 share vibrant solid color bodies and impressive screens. Visually, it seems you can’t go wrong with a Lumia, but the Lumia 920 seemed to always shine with a larger more immersive display. The curved display gave you a decent amount of privacy while keeping the above lighting glare at a minimum. Finger prints seem to be unavoidable as the Lumia will show your finger’s tracks like other smart phones do but the body however will show less.
It seems Nokia has a success with the Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 as I could easily recommend either to anyone currently interested in a smart phone. Though I had a similar opinion with the Lumia 900, the additions made to the Lumia 920 make this fixer upper a true competitor in the market. An official launch date nor pricing have been released yet but we look forward to the launch of Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 this fall.
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August 2, 2012
Huawei Ascend Q Lands On Cricket!
Today Huawei announced that the Ascend Q will be coming to Cricket! The Ascend Q will be there newest Muve Music smartphone, which means that not only do you get unlimited talk, text, and web but you also get a music plan. You will never have to pay for a song or sign a contract. The Ascend Q features DTS enhanced high-definition audio which gives you better sounding music, which is always a good thing. It also features a QWERTY keyboard, 3.2 inch HVGA capacitive touch display, 3.2 megapixel back camera, 3G data speeds, Android 2.3 Gingerbread, WiFi Hotspot capable, 800MHz processor, 1500mAh battery, 4GB micro SD card, and more. The Huawei Ascend Q is available today in Cricket Stores and online at www.mycricket.com . It will cost $139.99 to buy the device, and then your monthly plan. Overall, the Huawei Ascend Q seems like nice device and will be a welcomed addition to Cricket’s lineup. For more information check out the press release and gallery below!
Press Release
Cricket Introduces the Huawei Ascend Q
~ Ascend Q’s QWERTY Keyboard and DTS Audio Technology Adds Diversity to Cricket’s Muve Music® Android Smartphone Line Up ~
SAN DIEGO – August 1, 2012 – Cricket Communications, a leading provider of innovative and value-driven wireless services, and a wholly-owned subsidiary of Leap Wireless International, Inc. (NASDAQ: LEAP), today announced its newest Muve Music enabled smartphone, the Ascend Q from Huawei. The Ascend Q is the first Android smartphone introduced by Cricket offering both a bar configured QWERTY keypad and a 3.2” HVGA capacitive touch display. The new Ascend Q is powered by Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), an 800 MHz processor, 1500mAh battery and includes features such as a 3.2MP camera/camcorder, Wi-Fi and hotspot capable, 3G real web browsing, and comes equipped with a 4GB microSD card (3GB for Muve Music).
“Cricket customers enjoy variety and features that empower them to stay socially connected. The Huawei Ascend Q smartphone is an exciting addition to our growing value-driven smartphone device lineup,” said Matt Stoiber, senior vice president, devices for Cricket. “Our customers will love how this device truly enhances the data input and Muve Music listening experience with both a Qwerty and touchscreen keyboard and DTS audio technology.”
At a suggested retail price of $139.99, the Huawei Ascend Q is available in Cricket stores now. The Huawei Ascend Q is available with a $55 a month Cricket rate plan with unlimited talk, text and data and no monthly contract or Cricket’s Muve Music rate plan for $65 a month with unlimited talk, text, data plus music. Cricket’s rate plans feature all-inclusive pricing with no service fees and no overage charges. For customers, that means a predictable monthly bill regardless of increasing usage offered at a price point that fits into a value conscious budget. The Ascend Q also provides added security with the Commercial Mobile Alert System (CMAS), a network designed to disseminate emergency alerts to mobile devices via SMS messaging to their phone.
With Muve Music’s unlimited nationwide talk, text, and data plus music plan, customers will never pay per song, and no contracts are required. Muve Music subscribers have unlimited downloads of their favorite music and exclusive access to artist commentary, music and video through Muve Music’s monthly artist programs. To amplify the Muve Music experience, the Ascend Q includes DTS enhanced high definition audio sound that delivers a fuller, more balanced audio experience, Stereo Bluetooth to connect to your Bluetooth speaker system or 3.5mm headset jack.
For more information about Cricket’s dynamic service and newest device lineup and to check for availability, visit www.mycricket.com. To follow Cricket’s latest news and updates online, visit Facebook at www.facebook.com/cricketwireless and Twitter at http://www.twitter.com/cricketnation.
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July 30, 2012
Galaxy Note Lands August 8 On T-Mobile!
Earlier today via Twitter T-Mobile announced that the Galaxy Note will be landing on August 8! You can see the tweet below:
Note Takers – The Samsung #GalaxyNote will be on T-Mobile Aug. 8th! More details here: t-mo.co/MVIXda
— T-Mobile USA (@TMobile) July 30, 2012
Now, this is essentially the same as the Galaxy Note for AT&T, it is just branded for T-Mobile and is launching with Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. It still features the large 5.3 inch Super AMOLED display, 8 megapixel back camera with LED flash, T-Mobile 4G Speeds(HSPA+42), 16GB of internal space, micro SD card slot, 1.5GHz Dual-Core Processor with 1GB of RAM, Commercial Mobile Alert System ready, S Pen and full productivity suite, 2 megapixel front facing camera, and much more! Samsung seems to have missed out on an opportunity to update the hardware on this device. It will cost $249.99 with a 2-year contract and once again is landing August 8(next Wednesday) on T-Mobile. For More Information On The T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy Note, Please Click Here.
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July 24, 2012
Dance Central 3 Lands On October 16!
Harmonix has made some more announcements regarding Dance Central 3. As many of you know the game was announced at E3 2012 and is the follow-up to the super popular Dance Central 2 game and the next edition of the series. First order of business was the release date, and it will be available on October 16th in the US, Canada, and Latin America. While Asia, Europe, and Australia will get the game just a few days later on October 19th! As we know there are over 40 tracks coming on the disc, that includes titles from Usher, 50 Cent, Gloria Gaynor, Cobra Starship, Van McCoy, and much more! You can also import songs from Dance Central and Dance Central 2! Well, Harmonix is announcing an additional 11 songs for the title, that includes “I Am The Best” 2NE1, “Sexy And I Know It” LMFA, “Moves Like Jagger” Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera, “Y.M.C.A” Village People, “Ice Ice Baby” Vanilla Ice, “Turn The Beat Around” Vicki Sue Robinson, “Macarena” Los Del Rio, “Get Low” Lil John and the East Side Boys ft. Ying Yang Twins, “Supersonic” J.J. Fad, “BetterOff Alone” Alice Deejay, sand “Everybody(Backstreets Back” Backstreet Boys. As you can see these songs will add even more to the amazing title. A great new feature of Dance Central 3 is that you can experience the classics with authentic dances. They will be announcing more crews, venues, and even more secrets soon. Keep in mind that Dance Central 3 will be available for the Kinect on Xbox 360 and is landing in the US, Canada, and Latin America on October 16! Check out the gallery below and for more info see the press release below!
Press Release
RELEASE DATE AND NEW TRACKS ANNOUNCED FOR DANCE CENTRAL 3!
Monday, July 23rd, 2012
Get your living rooms ready for the hottest dance party of 2012! Harmonix is excited to announce that the latest installment in its best-selling dance franchise on Kinect for Xbox 360, Dance Central 3, will be available in stores on October 16th in U.S., Canada and Latin America, and October 19th in Europe, Asia, and Australia!
With more than 40 tracks on the disc, Dance Central 3 includes previously announced music by Usher, 50 Cent, Cobra Starship, and more. Today, Harmonix is announcing 11 additional tracks for the soundtrack, each with authentic dance routines created by professional choreographers, including:
2NE1 – “I Am The Best (Original Version)”
Alice Deejay – “Better Off Alone”
Backstreet Boys – “Everybody (Backstreet’s Back)”
J.J. Fad – “Supersonic”
Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz ft. Ying Yang Twins – “Get Low”
LMFAO – “Sexy And I Know It”
Los Del Rio – “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)”
Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera – “Moves Like Jagger”
Vanilla Ice – “Ice Ice Baby”
Vicki Sue Robinson – “Turn The Beat Around”
Village People – “Y.M.C.A.”PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED TRACKS:
50 Cent – “In Da Club”
Cali Swag District – “Teach Me How to Dougie”
Cobra Starship ft. Sabi – “You Make Me Feel…”
E.U. – “Da’ Butt”
Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina – “Stereo Love”
Gloria Gaynor – “I Will Survive”
Marcia Griffiths – “Electric Boogie”
Usher ft. Will.I.Am – “OMG”
Usher – “Scream”
Van McCoy – “The Hustle”Dance Central 3 will feature a fun and exciting story mode that has players traveling back through time to learn classic dance moves from past decades alongside their favorite crews and characters from the series. Today, Harmonix revealed that Flash4ward, a fan-favorite crew made up of Taye and Lil’ T, will make their return in Dance Central 3, repping the fly look of the 1990s in a killer house party venue! Stay tuned for reveals of both new and familiar faces in some surprising venues in the coming months.
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July 16, 2012
Verizon Wireless GameTanium Hands-On
Verizon Wireless and Exent are making gaming on certain Android device much better. And this is achieved through GameTanium. In case you haven’t heard of Exent, they are the worlds leading Games on Demand provider they deliver premium games across a wide variety of device like mobile phones, tablets, computers, and more. And GameTanium is a new monthly subscription gaming service for Android devices on Verizon Wireless. And it’s powered by Verizon’s networks, which includes there insanely fast 4G LTE speeds. And GameTanium is exclusive to Verizon Wireless customers. It brings around 100 games to smartphones and around 50 games to tablets, and for $5.99 a month you get unlimited access to them. They are also currently offering a free 3-day trial to the service. The $5.99 a month automatically gets billed to your monthly Verizon Wireless bill. GameTanium can be download from the Verizon App Store, and this application works on 30 Verizon devices. Today, we have a quick hands-on with GameTanium on a Verizon Wireless Droid Incredible 4G LTE. To download GameTanium you simply go into the Verizon App Store and download GameTanium. From there it looks like any old application store. Keep in mind that you start off with the Free 3-Day Trial, but after 3-days the service will cost $5.99 a month and a data connection is required for use. The application itself is pretty simple, from the home screen you access the Editors Pick, “Whats New” Games, feature games, Why Subscribe, different genres, Sweepstakes, Surveys, Categories, and the Help menu. In the menu section you can access My Games, All Games, What’s New, Editors Pick, Arcade, Card/Casino, Puzzle/Match 3, Action/Adventure/ and Sports. So basically there you can access all of the different parts of the applications. When you select an application you will have the option to download it, but if you scroll down there is much more to explore. You can see photos or videos of the game, a brief summary, recommended games, and review of the game. I was very happy to see that you can find almost all of the information about the game on one simple page. When you look at all of the different games available in that category, you scroll through all of the different games. And you can see the rating, which is done by showing 5-Stars. You can also search for games that are available in the application. Overall, GameTanium is definitely an amazing offering from Verizon and Exent. And it really is an awesome way to get you favorite Android games for a low price of only $5.99 a month. To put it simply, it is like a Spotify service but for Gaming, and not to mention it is cheaper than what you would pay for all of the games you would most likely end up getting from the Play Store. There is a large amount of games available, so you should find the ones that you like. You can check out our photo gallery and video below, and coming soon we have an interview with Zvi Levgoren, Exent’s CEO and a full review of GameTanium is coming soon!
Verizon Wireless Unveils GameTanium
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July 12, 2012
AT&T Gives Us Some More Info On The Red Galaxy S III!
AT&T has just released more information on the Garnet Red Samsung Galaxy S III! And yes this device is exclusive to AT&T, and you will be able to pre-order it very soon! This device still features all of the amazing stuff that any other Galaxy S III has like Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich with a Samsung User Interface, a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, Samsung’s AllShare Applications, S-Voice, S-Beam, 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED Display, 8 megapixel back camera with LED flash, and more! You will be able to pre-order the AT&T Garnet Red Samsung Galaxy S III starting July 15 from any AT&T retail store or online from http://www.att.com/galaxysiii . You will be able purchase the device in any AT&T store starting July 29! I am super excited about the Garnet Red Samsung Galaxy S III for AT&T, and cannot wait to get my hands-on it. For more info check out the gallery and press release below!
Press Release
Samsung Galaxy S III in Garnet Red Available for Pre-Order Exclusively from AT&T Beginning July 15, In-Store July 29
July 12, 2012
Last Friday, AT&T began selling the Samsung Galaxy S III in-store and thousands of customers are already enjoying the device.
Today we have more exciting news to share. As you may already know, AT&T will be carrying the Galaxy S III in an exclusive Garnet Red color. Beginning this Sunday, July 15, customers will be able to pre-order it at http://www.att.com/galaxysiii or at any AT&T company-owned retail store. You can also purchase it in any AT&T company-owned retail store beginning July 29.
This fun, new color option combined with the nation’s largest 4G network make the Galaxy S III a great choice for AT&T customers.
Check out the photos below for a first look at the Galaxy S III in Garnet Red.
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July 11, 2012
T-Mobile myTouch and myTouch Q Land On August 8!
Today, T-Mobile unveiled the next generation of devices for their myTouch brand. And those devices are the myTouch and myTouch Q, this time around they are being made by Huawei. They are the easy-to-learn and perfect first smartphone devices from T-Mobile. They feature a setup wizard, how-to-tutorials, and an all new version of the Genius Button. The main difference between the myTouch and myTouch Q, is that the Q features a slide-out QWERTY keyboard. Both of the devices feature T-Mobile’s 4G Network, Android 2.3 Gingerbread with a User Interface, 1.4GHz Dual-Core Processor, 5 megapixel back camera with LED flash, camera shutter button, a front facing camera, and much more! You have a new application draw, that makes it easier to find the applications you want thanks to different tabbed sections. You now get Genius Button 4.0 which is backed by Dragon from Nuance, new features include the ability to make dinner reservations, Genius web search, open and close applications, and much more! And as we mentioned before there are tutorials for practically everything in the operating system. The T-Mobile myTouch Q will be available in black or white, while the myTouch will come in black or dark red. Both devices will cost $49.99 after a $50-mail-in-rebate with a 2-year contract. It will be available online at http://www.t-mobile.com or a T-Mobile retail location on August 8. For more info check out the press release below.
Press Release
T-Mobile’s myTouch Family Grows With Next-Generation T-Mobile myTouch and T-Mobile myTouch Q
Latest Generation Delivers an Easy-to-Learn Experience at an Attractive Price
Bellevue, Wash. — Jul. 11, 2012
T-Mobile USA, Inc. today announced the Aug. 8 availability of two new additions to its exclusive lineup of T-Mobile myTouch smartphones, the new T-Mobile® myTouch® andT-Mobile® myTouch® Q. Featuring an all-new version of the Genius Button®, an easy-to-use Setup Wizard and how-to tutorials, the myTouch and myTouch Q are designed for easy out-of the-box use, making both devices ideal for customers who are looking for a straightforward, seamless smartphone experience.
The new T-Mobile myTouch devices offer hardware options that fit consumers’ individual preferences. The T-Mobile myTouch offers a 4.0” WVGA touch display and virtual keyboard with Swype®, while the T-Mobile myTouch Q features the same great touch display with an accompanying full slide-out QWERTY keyboard.
“T-Mobile is committed to delivering a strong and diverse portfolio of 4G handsets that runs on our fast and dependable 4G network, including smartphones that enable people to get amazing 4G experiences at a great value,” said Brad Duea, senior vice president of product management, T-Mobile USA. “The value and ease of use that the myTouch devices deliver, paired with our worry-free rate plans, means it is easier than ever for customers to get everything they want in a smartphone without the expense for features they won’t use.”
New T-Mobile myTouch Series Key Features
- Voice Control Made Better: To make the process of learning and using a smartphone’s best features quicker and easier, both devices are equipped with the next-generation Genius Button 4.0, powered by Dragon from Nuance, providing customers with a powerful voice-controlled service. With Genius Button 4.0 customers have access to the new Genius Web Search, featuring new voice-command capabilities such as direct search among multiple sources, direct app launch, and even the ability to make dinner reservations.
- Simple Setup: The new myTouch devices feature an onboarding experience that allows users to set up what’s important without having to deal with extra steps, including a simple login process, a tips widget and tutorials for the most-used features of Android.
- Enhanced App Drawer: A redesigned app drawer gives customers quick access to recently used apps, a separate tab for all downloaded apps, and an easy way to search their app collections by text or even by voice.
Manufactured by Huawei, the 4G-enabled T-Mobile myTouch and myTouch Q ship with Android 2.3 (Gingerbread) and feature a speedy 1.4 GHz processor for fast performance. The devices are also equipped with a dedicated camera button for easy access to the 5-megapixel camera with auto-focus and LED flash for quality photo capture and sharing. Both devices also sport a front-facing camera for video chat over T-Mobile’s 4G network. A redesigned camera user interface allows for quick access to key features such as the flash, switching cameras and choosing the camcorder option.
Availability
The T-Mobile myTouch will be offered in black or dark red, and the T-Mobile myTouch Q will be offered in black or white. Both devices, exclusively from T-Mobile, are expected to be available Aug. 8 at T-Mobile retail stores, from select dealers and national retailers, and online at http://www.t-mobile.com for $49.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate card with a two-year agreement on a qualifying plan. For more information visit www.T-Mobile.com.
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July 9, 2012
AT&T Lumia 900 Lands In Pink On July 15!
Today, AT&T and Nokia announced that the very popular Nokia Lumia 900 will be available in a new fun “pink” color on July 15, 2012! he AT&T Lumia 900 in Pink is available at the same great price with all of the same great features, and you can order it online(http://www.att.com) or via direct fulfillment at an AT&T retail location starting July 15, 2012. And of course you can still get the Lumia 900 in either black, white, or cyan. Now, Nokia is also brining some new stuff to the Lumia 900. They will be getting an update in a couple of week that brings flip-to-scene, and more capabilities. And a camera extras and DLNA streaming update are now available in the Windows Phone Marketplace. Nokia is also working with Zynga to bring the popular games Draw Something and Words with Friends to Windows Phone in the fall. And for the first 60 days it will be exclusive to the AT&T Nokia Lumia 900! In the future you will also get a contact sharing application/feature and a usage counter. AT&T also announced that they will have Windows Phone 8 devices coming this year. AT&T is really loving Windows Phone and I cannot wait to see what they coming for us in the future. And we will update you as soon as they are announced, for more info check out the press release and photo gallery below!
Press Release
No summer vacation for Nokia Lumia 900: AT&T launches new pink color and will make the Windows Phone 7.5update available this summer
July 09, 2012
Summer is normally the laid-back, quiet season for most folks but here at AT&T the summer is full of exciting news about our Windows Phone portfolio. A couple of weeks ago, we confirmed we’d carry Windows Phone 8 devices beginning later this year. Today we’re excited to announce that beginning July 15, the award-winning Nokia Lumia 900 will be available in a fun pink color via direct fulfillment in AT&T stores and online at http://www.att.com. If you’re looking for a way to make a statement with your smartphone and stand out this summer, the pink Lumia 900 is definitely the way. Of course, you still have the option to pick it up in cyan, black or white, as well.
Nokia is also bringing a lot of new enhancements to the Lumia 900. Nokia Lumia users will begin to see software updates for Windows Phone 7.5 Refresh in the coming weeks, which will add several new capabilities to their devices including flip-to-silence. In addition, new features – including camera extras and DLNA streaming have just gone live in the Marketplace. A usage tracking counter and a new contact sharing feature are also coming in the near future. Nokia also announced that the hit Zynga titles Words with Friends and Draw Something will be coming to Windows Phone this fall – and exclusive to Lumia owners for the first 60 days.
Overall, we have a lot of fun things coming down the pipeline with Windows Phone in the coming months and hope you’ll stop by to check them out. Stay tuned!
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June 28, 2012
Dish Hopper Hands-On
While at CE Week I stopped by the Dish booth. They showed off Dish Hopper to me, this is one of their newest features. There are 2 types of boxes that work with the hopper package. You have the Hopper which is the main box and then you have Joeys. The Hopper contains 2 1- Terabyte hard drive inside of it, for the most part it is a multi-room DVR that has some very special features. Then the Joeys are connected to the Hopper, and you can access all of your recordings from there. The Joeys connect to the Hopper via COAX. For every Hopper you can have 3 Joeys. Let’s dive into some of the awesome features that come with Hopper from Dish. First of all you get PrimeTimeAnytime, this will certainly be a popular feature. Dish partnered with ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC. There is PrimeTime Content on these 4 channels every night, and the Hopper automatically records the programs during this time. It is then saved on one of the 1-Terabyte hard-drvies and saves it for 8 days. AutoHop is also a really cool feature that allows you to automatically skip over all of the commercials. This way the content runs as it was meant to be. You know that a show has the AutoHop feature because you will see a small red kangaroo in the corner of that program’s button. When you select a show that has Auto Hop you can choose whether or not to turn AutoHop on. And this feature is free and as of now it is excessive to the Hopper. And yes it is available on the Joeys as well. Dish also has one of the nicest menus as well, it moves really quickly thanks to a fast processor inside. It has the fastest processor out of an Satellite Box on the market, a 750 MHz processor. It also really easy to use and you also have some nice applications that work over an internet connection. This applications are Facebook, Twitter, Games, and much more! Rotten Tomatoes is built-in to help you find the best movies and entertainment to watch. You also have Video-On-Demand which gives you access to thousands of titles at your control. If you like brining content on the go with you can connect a “SlingBox” to Hopper. You listen to the hottest music via SiriusXM Satellite radio on your TV. If your like me you lose your remote control a good about of times, well Dish has something that will make the search easier. And that is a remote locator. Overall, Dish does have some of the other television providers beat with the Hopper. I am very excited about the Hopper from Dish and cannot wait to check it out even more. Be sure to check out the full gallery below! For more info keep checking NJTechReviews or go to this site: http://www.dish.com/technology/hopper/ .
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June 28, 2012
HMDX Audio Unveils Jam; A Bluetooth Speaker
While at CE Week we stopped by HMDX Audio’s booth and they were showing off their latest creation. And it is Jam a Bluetooth Speaker! Even though that the speaker itself is as big an organ or a tennis ball, it can produce some really good sounds. It is available in six colors, and those are Strawberry, Grape, Blueberry, Blackberry, Apricot and Apple. It comes packaged in what looks like a jar of jam. So, as you can tell this was most likely done on purpose, and it makes for an awesome design. The naming is also all different types of Jam. Now, let’s talk about sounds quality for the price you are getting some pretty good sound. Keep in mind that it retails for just $39.99, so they are opening up the market of Bluetooth speakers to all different people. This would be perfect for a dorm room, a kitchen, or really any room that you want to bring music too you. It can certainly get louder than your Bluetooth enabled device that you are streaming from, for the most part. It can stay connected for 30 feet and it runs off of a lithium-ion battery. That should deliver up to 4 hours of playing music. I cannot wait to do the full review on the Jam Bluetooth Speaker. But, from the hands-on this seems like an awesome device. You can see a full photo gallery below. Jam is available now from http://jamspeaker.com. It will be making its way to Bed, Bath & Beyond, Best Buy, Kohl’s, Toys “R” Us, and Walmart in the coming weeks. We will keep you updated with all of the news about Jam!
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June 28, 2012
Seidio Cases Hands-On
While at CE Week we stopped by Seidio’s booth and they were showing off their latest and greatest cases. Let’s begin with an awesome case for the Verizon Wireless Droid RAZR MAXX. Many people enjoy watching movies or streaming video’s on their smartphones. However, sometimes you don’t want to hold it in your hand. Well the RAZR MAXX ACTIVE with Kickstand, provides protection for your phone and unique way to hold it up for you. It has Shock Absorption built-in, thanks to it’s two interlocking layers. You can open up the kickstand when you want to use it and you can push it back in, when you are done with it. It will cost you $34.95 . They also offer many cases for the HTC EVO 4G LTE, like the CONVERT case. This gives you the ultimate protection for your phone, it is like a heavy-duty North Face Jacket for your phone. It is 4 cases that interlock with each other. First you have the Surface Case, then the Rugged Skin/Skeleton, and then Convert Holster, and finally the Screen Guard. This will give you full protection for your phone. This full heavy-duty case will cost you $49.95. Another case for the EVO 4G LTE is the Active with Metal Kickstand. This is very similar to the case for the Droid RAZR MAXX that we mentioned above. Although, this one seemed a little tougher. This case retails for $34.96 . Overall, I was very impressed with Seidio’s entire collection of cases. And the pricing is not that bad for the amount of protection that you are getting. If you are in the market for a case I would definitely check out Seidio. For more info please visit: http://www.seidioonline.com/ or http://seidio.com/ . Please check out the gallery below.
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