Everyone's favorite finch-flinging frolic is going festive for both iOS and Android devices (just try saying that five times fast after downing a glass of egg nog).
Rovio Mobile's next big update for Angry Birds, which celebrates Christmas, has been hinted at, detailed, and screenshotted, and now the company has made it official, though we don't have an exact release date yet.
Angry Birds Christmas will be free if you purchased the 99-cent Angry Birds Halloween edition for iOS devices. Rovio had initially tweeted that the Christmas title would only be coming to the iPod Touch, iPhone, and iPad, but today posted a message that it's flying onto Android too.
Now we're just waiting to hear if Angry Birds fans with MeeGo, WebOS, and Symbian devices will see their Yuletide cheer turn into jeer this holiday.
Angry Birds has steadily been growing into a phenomenon (being No. 1 in most mobile app stores for a while can do that for you), and Rovio is riding the wave with an official Angry Birds Day scheduled for December 11. Nearly a thousand people in 65 countries have already signed up for the meetups, which Rovio is flavoring as a celebration of popping 3 trillion piggies, and the chance to meet, play, and compare scores with Angry Birds fans.
I'm pretty decent at Angry Birds, and have had many three-star rounds, if I may brag for a moment. Comparing scores against others might be intimidating, though. I fear the grand master of Angry Birds in my area would probably show up and school everyone.
Read more: http://news.cnet.com/8301-17938_105-20024198-1.html#ixzz16on5zjjk
Tuesday, November 30, 2010
Monday, November 29, 2010
Android Gingerbread Getting New Icons, Camera Interface?
Samsung is working on a revamped TouchWIZ with new icons, camera interface and virtual keyboard. Will Android Gingerbread get similar improvements?
Android and Me reports that the firmware of what is believed to be an upcoming Samsung Android smartphone has been leaked. Interestingly, the leak that stems from an XDA member reveals that Samsung is working on a revamped version of TouchWIZ, featuring new icons, camera interface and virtual keyboard.
Additionally, while the Android team seems to be testing the camera experience of the Nexus S (GT-9020T) in Google territory, Samsung is currently testing the camera experience of two Galaxy S2 models (GT-9100 and GT-9200) on a different continent. The above-mentioned leak also stems from the GT-9200.
Given Samsung is working on TouchWIZ improvements as far as icons, camera interface and virtual keyboard is concerned, we guess there's a chance Google's Android team is making changes to these aspects on the stock interface of Android Gingerbread too.
This would add to a range of other upgrades Android Gingerbread is expected to deliver in the coming weeks. Interestingly, Engadget today reported that the GT-9020T that was recently tested with GPS in Google territory recently appeared in FCC's database.
It's still unclear when Google will officially announce Android Gingerbread, and whether the Nexus S for T-Mobile will immediately be available for purchase at that time. Right now, it basically remains to be seen whether the Nexus S will be powered by a Hummingbird or Orion chipset (most likely the former, if providing American developers with a relatively cheap developer phone is the aim).
Android and Me reports that the firmware of what is believed to be an upcoming Samsung Android smartphone has been leaked. Interestingly, the leak that stems from an XDA member reveals that Samsung is working on a revamped version of TouchWIZ, featuring new icons, camera interface and virtual keyboard.
Additionally, while the Android team seems to be testing the camera experience of the Nexus S (GT-9020T) in Google territory, Samsung is currently testing the camera experience of two Galaxy S2 models (GT-9100 and GT-9200) on a different continent. The above-mentioned leak also stems from the GT-9200.
Given Samsung is working on TouchWIZ improvements as far as icons, camera interface and virtual keyboard is concerned, we guess there's a chance Google's Android team is making changes to these aspects on the stock interface of Android Gingerbread too.
This would add to a range of other upgrades Android Gingerbread is expected to deliver in the coming weeks. Interestingly, Engadget today reported that the GT-9020T that was recently tested with GPS in Google territory recently appeared in FCC's database.
It's still unclear when Google will officially announce Android Gingerbread, and whether the Nexus S for T-Mobile will immediately be available for purchase at that time. Right now, it basically remains to be seen whether the Nexus S will be powered by a Hummingbird or Orion chipset (most likely the former, if providing American developers with a relatively cheap developer phone is the aim).
WikiLeaks 'attack': How damaging to US foreign relations?
The US intensified its efforts at damage control on Monday following the publication by WikiLeaks of more than a quarter-million diplomatic cables, with Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton calling the massive release not just a problem for American foreign policy but “an attack on the international community.”
In a statement to journalists in the State Department’s Treaty Room before she was to leave on a four-country trip through Central Asia and the Persian Gulf, Secretary Clinton said that both the furthering of US national interests and the operation of the world’s international political system depend on thousands of confidential exchanges, assessments, and conversations every day.
Far from being a “laudable” effort to make the workings of government transparent, the leaking of classified cables, she said, can have a chilling effect on such US foreign policy goals as the promotion of human rights or expansion of religious freedoms by discouraging the foreign proponents of those goals from working with the US.
In a statement to journalists in the State Department’s Treaty Room before she was to leave on a four-country trip through Central Asia and the Persian Gulf, Secretary Clinton said that both the furthering of US national interests and the operation of the world’s international political system depend on thousands of confidential exchanges, assessments, and conversations every day.
Far from being a “laudable” effort to make the workings of government transparent, the leaking of classified cables, she said, can have a chilling effect on such US foreign policy goals as the promotion of human rights or expansion of religious freedoms by discouraging the foreign proponents of those goals from working with the US.
Sunday, November 28, 2010
Android 2.3 Gingerbread & Android 3.0 Honeycomb Spotted in Testing
We don’t have leaked images for you but only analytics data. It seems that not one, but two Gingerbread versions are being tested, GRH14B and GRH47B, although we couldn’t tell you, at least not at this time, what the final Gingerbread version is and what to expect from it.
Furthermore, we also have two Honeycomb versions spotted by Air Benchmark, a website meant to test Adobe’s Air performance on mobile devices. HRI783D and HRI83D are the two Honeycomb OS versions in circulation right now, but just like with Gingerbread, we have no idea what Honeycomb will bring us.
What we do know is that Honeycomb is rather the Android OS that’s going to be installed on current and upcoming Android tablets, while Gingerbread might be the smartphone-only next Android update. Naturally we can’t confirm any of that just yet and we’ll be waiting for Google to announce everything before we can tell you more about these two new mobile operating systems.
Speaking of launch events, Google was rumored to bring Gingerbread out at Web 2.0 Summit, but Eric Schmidt briefly showcased the unannounced Samsung Nexus S and only told us that Gingerbread is coming out in a “few weeks.” Now Google is said to have Andy Rubin announce Gingerbread in a few days, on December 6, at the “D:Dive Into Mobile” event, although, as you expect, these are also just speculations at this time.
As for Honeycomb’s arrival we can’t really pinpoint a launch date for it yet, but can only hope Android 3.0 will be out in the very near future to enhance our overall Android tablet experiences, but not only.
Furthermore, we also have two Honeycomb versions spotted by Air Benchmark, a website meant to test Adobe’s Air performance on mobile devices. HRI783D and HRI83D are the two Honeycomb OS versions in circulation right now, but just like with Gingerbread, we have no idea what Honeycomb will bring us.
What we do know is that Honeycomb is rather the Android OS that’s going to be installed on current and upcoming Android tablets, while Gingerbread might be the smartphone-only next Android update. Naturally we can’t confirm any of that just yet and we’ll be waiting for Google to announce everything before we can tell you more about these two new mobile operating systems.
Speaking of launch events, Google was rumored to bring Gingerbread out at Web 2.0 Summit, but Eric Schmidt briefly showcased the unannounced Samsung Nexus S and only told us that Gingerbread is coming out in a “few weeks.” Now Google is said to have Andy Rubin announce Gingerbread in a few days, on December 6, at the “D:Dive Into Mobile” event, although, as you expect, these are also just speculations at this time.
As for Honeycomb’s arrival we can’t really pinpoint a launch date for it yet, but can only hope Android 3.0 will be out in the very near future to enhance our overall Android tablet experiences, but not only.
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Samsung Galaxy Tab Takes Attention Away From Dell Streak And Even Apple iPad
Both Apple iPad and Dell Streak were released early in the market however despite being a latecomer the Android Powered Galaxy Tab from Samsung has managed to do remarkably well against both Apple iPad and Dell Streak.
As per what I can see the reason why the Galaxy Tab is rising against Dell Streak and Apple iPad is wide media coverage that Samsung Galaxy Tab is receiving which seems to be almost equivalent to the media coverage that Apple iPad got.
The trend also suggests that even though Dell Streak is gaining some traction, it still has a lot more work to do to take over the market in that particular segment.
Since Samsung seems to be doing pretty well with its android based devices seems to be the reason why Google has partnered with Samsung to release Nexus S.
As per what I can see the reason why the Galaxy Tab is rising against Dell Streak and Apple iPad is wide media coverage that Samsung Galaxy Tab is receiving which seems to be almost equivalent to the media coverage that Apple iPad got.
The trend also suggests that even though Dell Streak is gaining some traction, it still has a lot more work to do to take over the market in that particular segment.
Since Samsung seems to be doing pretty well with its android based devices seems to be the reason why Google has partnered with Samsung to release Nexus S.
Unlocked Dell Streak’s Now Available With New Color Choice and Android 2.2
Dell is now offering up their Dell Streak –touch tablet with full phone functionality– in a great new color. Dell has also gone ahead and updated the device to Android 2.2 Froyo OS, it previously ran Android 1.6. The new color launched for the Dell Streak US customers is Cherry Red, the color was launched in the UK a few weeks ago when Dell dropped prices for the 5-inch touch tablet, but the color was really first spotted in Japan.
The Cherry Red Dell Streak will cost you $579.99 for the unlocked 16GB model and $678.99 for the unlocked 32GB model. Also available for the first time unlocked is the original Carbon Black variation, you can get the 16GB model of that for $579.99 and the 32GB model for $678.99.
The Cherry Red Dell Streak will cost you $579.99 for the unlocked 16GB model and $678.99 for the unlocked 32GB model. Also available for the first time unlocked is the original Carbon Black variation, you can get the 16GB model of that for $579.99 and the 32GB model for $678.99.
Amazon Cyber Monday bargains Archos 7 8GB Home Tablet with Android (Black)
Black Friday is an awesome day to get deals on laptops that you’ve waited for all year. During the sales of Cyber Monday, Amazon.com brings unbelievable eReader sales and discounts on a giant inventory of virtually all brands of laptops. Regardless you are shopping for you or family, you surely cannot let Amazon.com eReader discounts go by. Go to www.Amazon.com for the most up-to-date eReader Cyber Monday discounts!
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