Articles by Anu Passary
Google Announces Acer C7 Chromebook, Available From Nov.13 For $199
Earlier in October, Google introduced the Samsung Chromebook and is now expanding its line-up with the launch of a new Acer-made Chromebook. On Monday, Nov. 12, Google announced that it is releasing its Acer C7 Chromebook, which is priced at just $199.
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Verizon Officially Confirms Droid DNA
The rumor mill has been on an overdrive with leaks and conjectures surrounding HTC's Droid DNA surfacing on the Internet. Now, per reports, U.S. carrier Verizon Wireless has gone ahead and made the Droid DNA official on its Web site, prior to the New York City press event on Nov. 13.
Predators Game Arrives On Google Play Store
"Hone your hunting techniques to lethal precision as you earn full membership in the Predators clan by tracking down and eliminating packs of elite human assassins, and defending yourself against even deadlier enemies...," states the Google Play Store game description.
Virgin Mobile Galaxy S2 4G Releases Nov. 15: A Little Too Late?
On Thursday, Nov. 8, Virgin Mobile announced that the company will offer the Samsung Galaxy S2 4G phones to its customers from Nov. 15 onwards. However, the announcement may have come a little late in the day, considering Samsung released the device in 2011 and its successor Galaxy S3 is the current flavor.
Samsung ATIV S Delayed Till December?
Samsung may have been the first to announce the world's first Windows Phone 8-powered smartphone, the ATIV S, but it seems that the company will be the last to push out the device. UK retailer Clove has updated it order page and mentions that the smartphone will not start shipping until mid-December.
Bell's Samsung Galaxy Ace 2 Launch Delayed To Nov. 22
Canadian carrier Bell's customers will have to wait a little longer before they can lay their hands on the Samsung Galaxy Ace 2. Per reports, the device will not arrive on the carrier on Nov. 15 as rumored earlier, but on Nov. 22.
Samsung Galaxy Note 10.1 Replaces Orchestra's Music Paper Sheets
Samsung's Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet is already being used in classrooms to encourage interactivity, and has now transitioned to other areas as well. Now, the Brussels Philharmonic orchestra has teamed up with Samsung and will be going paperless, using the Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet instead of the traditional music sheets.
Leaked Verizon Jelly Bean ROM Available For Galaxy S3
Samsung Galaxy S3 owners in the U.S. on Sprint have been enjoying the latest Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update, which was officially rolled out recently. Verizon customers are still awaiting the official release of the update; however, reports suggest that a leaked Jelly Bean ROM has surfaced on the Internet and is available for users to upgrade before the official release from Verizon gets underway.
Samsung Beats Apple To Become Numero Uno Smartphone Manufacturer For Q3 2012
The hotly-contested smartphone market is constantly evolving, especially with the perennial launch of new devices and companies trying to outpace each other. Recently, Tomi Ahonen of The Community Dominates blog compiled global sales data from various research firms to reveal the top 10 smartphone manufacturers of Q3 2012.
Samsung Galaxy S3 Mini Now Available In The UK
Samsung's much-touted smaller version of its best-selling Galaxy S3 smartphone, the Galaxy S3 Mini, finally hit the UK shelves on Thursday, Nov. 8 with Three becoming the first network operator to start selling the device.
Galaxy Note 2 Now Available On AT&T For $299
Samsung's Galaxy Note 2 has been garnering laurels since its release, and the phablet has already notched up over 3 million unit sales worldwide in just a little over a month. And now, AT&T customers can pick up the phablet on a new two-year contract.
Android And iOS Get Pulse 3.0 App
On Thursday, Nov. 8, Pulse, the news reading application for iOS and Android devices announced its latest version 3.0, which will provide new features along with a more user-friendly interface.
Samsung Stratosphere 2 Hitting Retail Stores?
Samsung's ever-growing portfolio of devices will soon see a new phone, the Stratosphere 2, which will be available on U.S. carrier Verizon per leaks. Last week, leaked images of the Samsung Stratosphere surfaced on the Internet and now more leaks indicate that the device will be hitting retail stores soon.
Samsung Rolls Out Jelly Bean Update For Galaxy Note 10.1 In Germany
Samsung recently pushed out the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean software update for the Galaxy S3. Now reports indicate that the company's Galaxy Note 10.1 tablet has started receiving the update in Germany.
AT&T To Release Samsung Galaxy Express On Nov. 16.
Buoyed by the success of its Galaxy Note 2 and Galaxy S3 sales, Samsung seems to be on a roll and is leaving no stone unturned to maintain its status as the smartphone market leader. Adding to its portfolio of Galaxy devices, Samsung's Galaxy Express smartphone will be available exclusively on U.S. carrier AT&T from Nov. 16.
Sprint Rolls Out Galaxy Note 2 Update, Multi-Window View Feature In Tow
U.S. users of the Galaxy Note 2 will have much to cheer about as carrier Sprint began rolling out its first software update on Wednesday, Nov. 7, which will now bring the Multi-Window View feature users' way as well as some other improvements
Samsung Galaxy Note 2 vs. HTC Droid DNA: Battle Of The Android Phablets
HTC and Verizon are slated to hold a press event on Nov. 13 and speculations are rife that they would be announcing the launch of the Droid DNA (also known as HTC DLX). Samsung recently launched its Galaxy Note 2 phablet in October, which has already notched up sales figures of 3 million in a little over a month.
DC Comics Brings Superman, Batman, And More To e-Bookstores
On Wednesday, Nov. 7, DC Comics announced that it is getting its entire line up of periodical comics including Batman, Superman, Wonder Woman, Batgirl, and more to major e-bookstores like iBookstore, Kindle Store, and NOOK Store.
Samsung Offering 'Assassin's Creed 3' (Full Version) With 840 Pro SSD
Publisher Ubisoft Entertainment's 'Assassin's Creed III' is being touted as one of the best games of 2012, and Samsung is hoping to piggyback on its success by bundling its new solid-state-drives (SSDs). On Wednesday, Nov. 7, Samsung announced that for a limited period the 840 Pro SSDs would include a code for a downloadable full version of 'Assasins Creed III', with the purchase of the 128/256/512GB models of the high-performance drive.
Jelly Bean Update For Samsung Galaxy S3 And Galaxy Note Coming Soon In Canada
Samsung's Canadian users finally got the much-waited Galaxy Note 2 in late October, and now more good news is in store as carrier Rogers has announced that it would be rolling out the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for Galaxy S3 and Galaxy Note soon.
Samsung Developing Technology That Controls Devices Via Thoughts?
Wouldn't it be amazing if people were able to control electronic devices through our minds and not physical remotes? Samsung seems to agree and per reports, the company has patent applications that aim to make control of devices via thoughts a reality.
Android Jelly Bean ROM For Galaxy Note Leaked
Samsung has confirmed that the Galaxy Note will get the latest Android Jelly Bean update, but the company did not confirm an official release date. However, ahead of the official launch, an Android 4.1.1 Jelly Bean ROM for the Samsung Galaxy Note has been leaked.
Samsung ATIV Smart PC To Release On AT&T, Coming Nov. 9
Samsung recently launched its ATIV line-up of devices, which are powered by Microsoft's latest Windows 8 OS. Now, U.S. carrier AT&T has announced that it would be offering the Samsung ATIV smart PC from Nov. 9.
Samsung Galaxy S3 And Galaxy Note 2 To Get Android 4.2 In Q1 2013?
Speculations are rife that Google's Android 4.2 Jelly Bean update will come in Q1 2013, with the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 and Samsung Galaxy S3 being the first devices to get the latest update.
Black Samsung Galaxy S3 64GB Now Available For Pre-Order In The U.K.
Samsung recently announced that its Galaxy S3 had notched up 30 million unit sales worldwide within just a few months of its May release. The company also rolled out the Android 4.1 Jelly Bean update for its UK customers in October. And now, British retailer Clove has launched a 64GB black version of its best-selling smartphone.
Rovio Releases Angry Birds Star Wars Gameplay Trailer
Rovio seems to be on track for the release of its latest Angry Birds Star Wars version. To give fans of the furious feathers a glimpse into how the game will look, Rovio has released a gameplay teaser trailer.
AT&T To Launch Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 With LTE On Nov. 9
On Monday, Nov. 5, U.S. network operator AT&T announced that it would be releasing its version of the LTE-enabled Galaxy Tab 2 10.1, which would be available from this Friday, Nov. 9. The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 was introduced by Samsung in September this year.
