Galaxy S4 could be Samsung’s ‘iPhone 5 moment,’ analyst says

The Galaxy S4 is one of the most anticipated smartphones of the year, but could the handset have a negative effect on Samsung’s stock in the coming months? That’s what one analyst seems to believe.
Adnaan Ahmad from Berenberg Bank has not only changed his advice on Apple stock from Buy to Sell – with his price target going down to $360 from $800 for Apple shares – but he also changed his view on Samsung stock. Yes, he’s also advising Samsung shareholders to sell.

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“Father of the internet”, Vint Cerf, says that Google services shouldn’t require real names

I know that internet privacy is one of those topics which has been argued to the point of exhaustion, but when Vint Cerf speaks up we should probably pay attention. After all he co-invented the protocols that underpin the Internet back in the 70s, and works as Google’s “chief internet evangelist”.
In an interview with Reuters the other day, he acknowledged some of the intense debates which took place within Google’s own headquarters regarding the real name requirements for Google+ and the account mergers with Youtube, Gmail, and other Google services. Cerf argued that the current option, which allows users to display a pseudonym in place of their real name, offers users an adequate “choice”, and should be seen as a reasonable compromise between preserving anonymity and fostering an environment of user accountability.

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Galaxy S4 could be Samsung’s ‘iPhone 5 moment,’ analyst says

The Galaxy S4 is one of the most anticipated smartphones of the year, but could the handset have a negative effect on Samsung’s stock in the coming months? That’s what one analyst seems to believe.
Adnaan Ahmad from Berenberg Bank has not only changed his advice on Apple stock from Buy to Sell – with his price target going down to $360 from $800 for Apple shares – but he also changed his view on Samsung stock. Yes, he’s also advising Samsung shareholders to sell.

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First official gameplay trailer for Rovio’s ‘The Croods’

When it comes to Rovio, Angry Birds and its many spin-offs probably comes to mind. Now the studio has officially revealed its first gameplay trailer for something quite a bit different, the Croods.
The Croods is actually a tie-in game for the upcoming DreamWorks movie of the same name, and is a virtual world game, as opposed to their usual fast-paced physics-based offerings. In short, the game is about surviving the wild and your in-laws, as well as catching creatures and growing the world around you.

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Asphalt 7: Heat gets updated with new superfast cars, events, and more

With the release of EA’s Real Racing 3, we’re interested to see where Gameloft will take its Asphalt series next. We heard back in January that it’s prepping the sequel to the popular racing game franchise, which apparently will be titled Asphalt 8: Infinity, but we believe it’s still in an early development stages.
The next best thing is to expect an update to Asphalt 7: Heat, which the gaming company has obliged. What can you expect from the “powerful new update?” Here’s the changelog:

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Android accounted for 79% of all mobile malware last year

I’ve never been affected by any serious malware or virus’ on my Android phone, despite rooting, playing with custom ROMs, and installing the occasional APK downloaded from outside of the Google Play Store. But still the statistics come pouring out decrying that Android is infested with malicious apps and security threats.

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Zync launches quad-core 9.7-inch Retina display tablet in India

Zync Quad 9.7

Indian consumers definitely don’t suffer from a lack of options when it comes to choosing budget-friendly Android tablets, with new releases happening almost every week. So what’s three more? Zync today announced the launch of three new tablets, the Dual 7.0, Quad 8.0, and Quad 9.7, with the last featuring a 9.7″ Retina display!

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Sony vs Nokia: camera shootout

We’re all used to hearing about megapixels when it comes to camera technology, but how can we tell apart devices which offer roughly the same specs? Often it’s the quality of the sensor and behind the scenes processing which ultimately ends up determining just how crystal clear our smartphone pictures turn out. But judging quality is pretty much impossible in advance of making a purchase.
Well Marc over at the PureViewClub website has kindly put together a test, to help show us the differences between some of Nokia’s and Sony’s flagship devices. He’s put together a collection of sample shots from the Xperia S, recently released Xperia Z, Nokia N8, 808 Pureview, and Lumia 920. The 808 Pureview’s camera is set to just 12Mp, from the maximum of 41Mp, to keep the test fair.

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Getting more out of Google Now!

It hasn’t even been a year since Google Now first arrived alongside Android 4.1 Jelly Bean, and already it has become indispensable. Well, for some of us anyway.
You may have tried out Google Now and looked around for a minute, only to exit back to the home screen, shaking your head and wondering why everyone was so excited about an app that would occasionally tell you the weather. Really, I wouldn’t blame you, but I will say that you can’t get a good feel for using Google Now in a few minutes, or even an hour.

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C Spire Samsung Galaxy S3 now getting Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean bump

Did you know that, besides Verizon, AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile, MetroPCS, US Cellular and Cricket, there’s a Samsung Galaxy S3 version on C Spire as well? That’s right, C Spire, the minuscule Mississippi-based wireless provider that services well under a million people.
And not only is the S3 available with the carrier, but it’s also being upgraded to Jelly Bean as we speak. A little late compared with the rest of the world, but it’s still nice to see no one will be left behind.

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