Google Glass banned in Seattle bar over privacy concerns, way ahead of official launch

The Google Glass virtual reality-friendly eyewear isn’t even available in stores yet and the product has already been banned in a Seattle bar over privacy concerns.
Since Google Glass users will be able to take pictures and record everything and anything they desire, privacy will most likely be a delicate topic when talking about this particular product.

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HTC One will now launch on April 2 in the Netherlands, UltraPixel shortage to blame

The streak of bad news for HTC – and its flagship handset, the HTC One — continues. Following our report yesterday about the company’s inability to produce enough of the phone’s camera modules, which is expected to have an adverse effect on its supply and availability, we now have the first UltraPixel casualty.

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Pantech’s 5.9-inch Vega No. 6 now out in Hong Kong for $774, wrist support not included

The upcoming Samsung Galaxy Note 3 has been rumored to come with a 5.9-inch display, which will put it almost at tablet territory, but it won’t exactly be the biggest phone in the market – not when there’s the Huawei Ascend Mate and other upcoming genre-bending devices.

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No cheap BlackBerry 10 devices for now, says CEO Thorsten Heins

BlackBerry has launched its Z10 smartphone initially in emerging markets, with some success. But as inexpensive Android devices has proliferated in the market, CEO Thorsten Heins says BlackBerry is not likely to sell $50 BB10 devices anytime soon. Could this break BlackBerry’s attempt to regain its share in the mobile market?

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Xperia Z is waterproof so models can talk on the phone in the shower [NSFW]

By now the Xperia Z doesn’t need any more introductions, as it’s one of the best Android handsets of the first half of the year. Sony is already selling it in a variety of markets with sales described as off to a good start, but it looks like certain local Xperia Z launches are more creative than others.

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PicsArt – Photo Studio 3.3.2

v3.3.2
* New Focal Zoom effect
* Redesigned Notifications with new types
* S-Pen hover improvements for social photos preview
* Drawing – added “add photo” functionality, fixes
* PicsArt camera resolution up to 2048
Overview:
Install PicsArt – where everyone becomes a great artist!

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CamScanner -Phone PDF Creator 2.0.1.20130308

Sign up with CamScanner, sync documents to the cloud and all your devices
* Sign up an account to enable Cloud Sync and get free space.
* Access, edit, manage and sync documents on smartphones, tablets, PCs and online.
* All edits made on one device instantly syncs to others.

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Samsung Galaxy S4 Mini – will we see it at Samsung’s Unpacked event?

It should be common knowledge by now that Samsung is holding its Unpacked event in New York City on March 14, where it will unveil the Galaxy S4. While the spotlight might be on the Galaxy S4, rumors are saying that Samsung won’t just be announcing the Galaxy S4 but the Galaxy S4 Mini as well.

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The Chromebook Pixel project: Chrome OS

Perhaps the most misunderstood part of a Chromebook is the operating system. Some don’t even think it’s a proper OS, while some swear by it. It definitely has limitations, but Chrome OS is probably a lot different than you’ve heard. Let’s get into some truths about Chrome OS, shall we?

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Phone unlocking not a problem for AT&T customers, carrier says

AT&T on Friday announced that it’s ready to “unlock [its] customers’ devices,” explaining that they won’t be affected by the recent unlocking phones policy in the country. At least those that qualify for a handset unlock, that is.

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Microsoft patent lawsuit could ban Google Maps in Germany

A post put up by FOSS Patents’ Mueller claims Google and Motorola are on the verge of losing a Microsoft led patent lawsuit that could cause a lot of issues in the country. If Google loses this lawsuit, Google Maps could very well be banned in Germany due to a patent Microsoft describes as a “computer system for identifying local resources and method therefor”, which Google is allegedly infringing.

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Cut the Rope: Experiments update adds 25 new ant-filled levels to the mix

Fans of Cut the Rope: Experiments will be pleased to know that Om Nom is back with 25 new levels and is bringing ants with him in this latest update.
That’s right, the new levels make up a new level collection called “Ant Hill”, which has ants scurrying across the stage. You simply drop the candy in the right places, and the ants do the hard work.

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Get a Raspberry Pi now in limited edition blue, only 1000 are available

Enamoured with the Raspberry Pi? Now that the tiny little computer has been in the market for a year, RS Electronics has announced the availability of a limited edition blue version to celebrate.
Be warned that potential buyers can’t just get it with a wad of cash. Oh no, you have to earn the right to own one of these. While RS is giving a bunch of these away for educational and charitable causes, it will also be holding a giveaway of the remaining thousand.

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T-Mobile purportedly removing its postpaid offerings from Target, prepaid will continue on

According to a post put up by TmoNews Thursday evening, T-Mobile has decided to drop its postpaid offerings with Target. Starting April 7, you will no longer be able to find T-Mobile postpaid offerings in any of Target’s stores.

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The $145 Neo N003 is the world’s cheapest quad-core phone with a 5-inch 1080p display

Not more than a few short months ago, we saw the first smartphone to sport a 1080p display, the HTC Butterfly (Droid DNA), hit the market. This was quickly followed by the introduction of more high-end phones that boast similar full HD panels, with “high-end” being the keyword here.

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LG Intuition update rolling out, users experiencing major problems

Verizon Wireless and LG recently pushed out an update to the LG Intuition, which is also known as the LG Optimus Vu. It is causing some major issues to the device. The update keeps the device on Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, so considering it’s not a major update, it may be wise to hold off on this one for awhile.

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New leak brings Facebook phone (HTC Myst) closer to reality

Some rumors just refuse to die, and in the case of the Facebook phone, the HTC-built device is about to come and hit naysayers and doubters in the face.
The leak from last time provided us with some juicy details regarding the once fabled phone, including its codename – the HTC Myst #UL (yes, really) – and specs. A new leak reveals that the Myst will pack a better processor than previously believed.

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Galaxy S4 to feature floating touch, highly efficient AMOLED display

With less than a week to launch, rumors say the Galaxy S4 will feature a highly efficient green PHOLED display and floating touch technology, similar to that on the Xperia Sola.
Another day, another Galaxy S4 leak. The Samsung gossip purveyors at Sam Mobile have just served us a steaming hot bowl of rumors about the display of the upcoming flagship device.

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Expect a wave of cheap 28nm processor phones as MediaTek enters the bussines

There’s a hidden contest for manufacturing contracts when it comes to processor technologies that we seldom hear about. According to industry sources, MediaTek has secured a deal with Globalfoundries for 28nm foundry services, beating out competing Taiwan-based company United Microelectronics Corporation for the MediaTek contact.

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Chameleon Launcher 2 beta for phones and tablets is out

There’s a perfectly good reason why you haven’t seen update for Chameleon ever since version 1.1.4 came out in November. You see, Teknision has been busy working on a major revision for the widget-based launcher, the result of which you – well, some of you – can finally get a taste of.

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Sony Xperia Z battery can run for 16 hours in talk time, but only 5:30 in video playback

Remember how freaked out we were of HTC Droid DNA’s apparently meager 2,020 mAh battery at first? And how we thought the 5-inch Full HD panel, quad-core Krait CPU and 2 GB of RAM will squeeze the juice out of that “ticker” in no time?

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Riptide GP 2 running on Project Shield [video]

In the latest of its Android Thursdays video segments, Nvidia has released some new footage showing off Riptide GP 2 running on the Tegra 4 powered Project Shield. The video talks about enhanced water and particle effects, motion blur, and improved reflection shaders, all of which certainly makes the game look pretty nice. Oh and there’s also some footage of the gameplay too.

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Sony Xperia J reportedly and surprisingly getting Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean upgrade

Quick, name three Sony smartphones still running Ice Cream Sandwich that you think would hugely benefit from a JB upgrade. Does anyone have the Xperia J? Probably not and yet the 4-inch mid-ranger (low-ender?) is being slapped with an Android 4.1.2 software bump as we speak.

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Samsung says yes to Qi wireless charging on Galaxy S4, might make it a separate purchase

We told you in January that Samsung’s upcoming monster phone, the Galaxy S4, is likely to come with wireless charging feature, one that adheres to the Qi standard – developed by the Wireless Power Consortium – instead of using another technology that is based on resonant magnetic coupling.

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UK: Apple invalidates three 3G related patents owned by Samsung

In the ongoing global legal war between Samsung and Apple, the latter has recently won a minor battle in the UK, as Judge Floyd from the Chancery Division of the High Court of England and Wales has denied the validity of three 3G standard essential patents (SEPs).

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Motorola to lay off another 10% of its employees

It’s been a rough ride for Motorola recently, even after its acquisition by Google back in mid 2011, and even rougher if you’re one of its employees. Only last October the company laid off 20% of all its employees, around 4000 members of staff, in a bid to cut overheads. But it seems that the first round of job cuts simply wasn’t enough, as the company still posted a $350 million operating loss in the fourth quarter of 2012.

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Google Play Store Birthday Sale updated with movies, books and TV shows

Back a couple of days ago, Google has launched a week long sale celebration for the first birthday of the Google Play Store. Fortunately, following intense criticism from the user community, the sales have recently been updated to cover more content at a better price.
The new Google Play Store deals cover the following sections: movie rentals and purchases, TV, books, and magazines. Here are the details:

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Nexus 7 goes up on sale in Korean Play Store in 16 and 32 GB flavors

Available ever since last September through third-party South Korean retailers, Asus and Google’s Nexus 7 seems to have kept its mojo all this time around those parts. Or else why would the tab be released via the official Play Store now?

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Google Glass app will recognize people in a crowd for you

A new Google-funded app will let Glass recognize and point people in a crowd, based on the clothes and accessories they wear.
When you think about identifying a person, the first technology that comes to mind is facial recognition. But recognizing someone by their faces isn’t always feasible. In low light, in crowded areas, or simply when someone stands with their back against you, that often proves hard or even impossible.

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Sprint makes Android 4.1.2 update for LG Optimus G official, rolling out now

The LG Optimus G might have only landed in Europe last month, but it has been available in Asia and North America ever since last fall. And it had everything the competition didn’t. Except for Jelly Bean.

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Bill introduced to Senate to make cellphone unlocking legal again

To unlock or not unlock, that is the question… well in the USA at least. The bizarre story of America’s legislators decision to make phone unlocking illegal took another twist this week when a bipartisan bill to make cellphone unlocking legal again was introduced in the Senate. Back in October 2012, the Librarian of Congress granted a 90 day window for smartphone buyers to unlock

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Lenovo S920 leaked – a supersized mid-range smartphone with Android 4.2

The past several years have been really hard on most major PC manufacturers, but not on Lenovo. The China-based corporation has more than thrived under pressure, boosting its profits when almost everyone else was bleeding money.

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HTC One availability severely limited by issues with UltraPixel camera – industry sources

Industry sources say that HTC is having trouble making enough camera modules for the new HTC One. As a result, the availability of the One could be severely limited in the next months.
You got to feel sorry for HTC. Once the champions of the Android world, the Taiwanese now seem caught in a death spiral. Just this week they reported the worst financial results in three years. The One is their (last?) hope of deliverance, but the signs are not good. In fact, they are awful.

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Jewels & Diamonds 1.0.1

No recent changes.

Overview:
100 years ago, a malicious wizard has cursed the beautiful princess of Aquitaniaand stole her beautiful engagement ring along with other precious jewelry pieces.
In order to marry the prince, the heartbroken princess must get her jewels back!
Go on a journey into the magical kingdom of Aquitania, match between the items and collect the lost shiny diamonds.

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King’s Empire for GAMEVIL 1.0.1

No recent changes.

Overview:
Conquer or be conquered!
The kingdom has crumbled since the fall of the last coalition. You must claim your seat as the rightful King and restore the empire to what it once was! The strength of a nation lies with its citizens so win their favor by building shelter and gathering resources. Amass a dominant army and create powerful alliances. Whether you conquer to bring peace to the lands or to spread dominion over all, the fate of the world lies with you.

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LINE WIND runner 1.0.3

【What’s new in version 1.0.3】
*A few bugs and texts fix
*Icon design changed.
Hope you enjoy the game!
Overview:
Play the invigorating running adventure with just one finger!

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Benji Bananas 1.4

1.4:
- Tweeting your result now gives you the promised bananas
- Minor bugfixes
1.3:
- New feature: Twitter integration
- More performance improvements and reduced battery consumption
1.2:
- Performance improvements on all devices

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Drag Racing 1.6.2

- VW Golf GTi is back, and it’s brought a friend! Check the Car Dealer and find out who’s new!
- Fixed a number of bugs, including rank mismatch and stars in PL, inability to refresh friend list, and more
Overview:
- Drive 50+ officially licensed cars, from hot hatches to american muscle and 1000HP supercars
- Buy your dream car, install performance upgrades and show your skills in 1/4 or 1/2 mile races

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Tower Defense® 1.3.2

★1.3.2 Updates★
- Play environment improved
- Fixed other minor bugs
Tower Defense is now faster and better!
Overview:
★★THE BEST & THE ORIGINAL Tower Defense on Google Play Store!★★
★SILVER AWARD Winner by Pocket Gamer!★

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Carnivores: Dinosaur Hunter HD 1.4.5

Changes list:
- crashes after restart were fixed
- Brand new map unseen before
- Code improvements
- Shop: buy or earn resupply, relocation and credits
Overview:
Attention, players: 1. You get one resupply and one relocate for free every day. 2. Players who purchased bundles in previous versions, with the next update you will get more resupply and relocate for free.

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Cytus 3.0.3

3.0.3
- Purchase records are now correctly detected while disconnecting from network.
- Various fixes and optimizations.
3.0.0
Thanks to the support from players worldwide,
Chapter 4 is now available with 10 new songs for free!
The Million Downloads Plan is still in motion! Another
10 songs will be available for free after the next milestone.

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Mystery Manor 1.0.80

- The residents of the Mystery Manor are celebrating the end of winter and the arrival of the first spring days. Charge the Shrovetide collection to receive nice rewards.
- Make ladies of the Mystery Manor happy by taking part in the Festival of Spring and Flowers event that will be available from level 5 and up.
- Explore the luxurious Heart of Spring Hotel, complete new quests, take part in the events, and participate in a real magical performance that will be available from level 18 and up.

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Birzzle 2.1.3

Bug Fixes.
Remove lag in Facebook Ranking.
Overview:
Pandora Mode is comming!!!
★★★★★ 7 millions Downloads in Google Play!!
★★★★★ Korean Mobile App Award 2011
★★★★★ The most popular application (1st place) in Asia appstore – Distimo, TechCrunch

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OUYA accepting game submissions ahead of its launch date

“Let the uploads begin.” That’s what OUYA said in a blog post that was put up on Thursday. The company announced that its app store is ready to go and is now accepting game submissions, as it quickly approaches the March 28 launch date for its Kickstarter backers.

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Motorola announces Android 4.1.2 Jelly Bean for the DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX

We received word Thursday morning that a Jelly Bean soak test was in progress for the DROID RAZR and RAZR MAXX. Now, Motorola has officially unveiled Android 4.1 Jelly Bean for the two devices on its blog. The update will soon be rolling out in phases.

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LG Nexus 4 and accessories now available to purchase in Japan

It’s been an exciting few months for Japanese Nexus fans. Those in Japan that are looking to expand their Nexus collection beyond the Nexus 10 and the 3G Nexus 7 will be excited to hear that Google has just launched the Nexus 4 in Japan.

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Facebook redesigns News Feed, looks pretty familiar

Look who’s getting a makeover. It has been a while since the last major news feed redesign for Facebook, but the day has finally come. Although Facebook’s look is ‘different’, you probably will find it more than a little familiar.

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Nokia sides with Apple on injunction case against Samsung

“You’ve got a friend in me,” Nokia seems to be telling Apple when it filed its amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals in support for Apple’s patent claim against Samsung, in particular Apple’s bid for permanent injunction against certain Samsung devices.

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Sonos Playbar now available

Do you love your home theater? Would you like to bask in some surround sound, but not stare at speakers in all corners of your room? We all would, and now we can.

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HTC One X gets a Jelly Bean snack

There’s nothing more frustrating for Android fans than hearing about a great new iteration… and going wanting for it. For HTC One X owners, today is a good one. Reports suggest that the AT&T device will soon get Android 4.1 Jelly Bean!

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