Nightline has aired their well publicized “exclusive look inside Apple’s factory in China”, which follows a month of media, environmental, and social scrutiny of the Chinese factory system. Apple allowed Nightline to film assembly of their products, which includes 141 steps to assemble an iPhone 4S, mostly by hand.
The assembly line workers were young; 17 or 18, with no one appearing to be over the age of 30. Working in 2 shifts, they can make 300,000 a day. An entire iPad takes 5 days and 325 pairs of hands, and they can churn out 10,000 an hour. One woman, a tired mother of 2, cleans 3,000 Apple logos every shift.
They get 2 one-hour meal breaks during a 12 hour shift, which they pay $0.70 for. If they eat fast, they can nap before their shift resumes. Dorm rooms are shared with 7 other workers. There’s an internet cafe and soccer field where they play sports and practice Wushu (Chinese martial arts), and English and other classes. But Nighline makes it clear the workers are there to work, because opportunities outside Foxconn are fewer and pay even less.
Nightline implies that knowing how an iPhone or iPad 2 are made irrevocably alters your experience and enjoyment of the device — the way knowing how a steak is made alters your experience and enjoyment of the meal. And that seeing Foxconn will make Apple customers “think different” about Apple. It’s true that seeing things often has a greater impact than hearing or reading about them, and focusing and giving faces to individuals is more powerful than problems associated with faceless masses far away.
ABC did a good job divulging their connection to Apple — they’re owned by Disney, whose CEO sits on Apple’s board, and whose single largest shareholder is the estate of Steve Jobs. They also point out that Foxconn works on projects for Intel, Nintendo, and Dell, among others.
This week we have a nice little surprise for people looking to get their hands on the device that Phil calls "Android's most cutting-edge smartphone" — none other than the Galaxy Nexus running on the Verizon 4G LTE network.
For this Wednesday and Thursday only, ShopAndroid.com in conjunction with Best Buy Mobile Solutions are bringing you a deal that is much too low to show, as it is the very lowest price that you'll find anywhere for this amazing smartphone.
How much of a deal? You'll need to follow the link below to find out but we can tell you that if you're looking to start a new Verizon account with a 2 year contract you'll get it at up to $210 less than most options online and if you've been wanting to renew or upgrade your existing Verizon contract you'll still be looking at up to $100 less than other offers.
So if you've been lusting to get your hands on the amazing Galaxy Nexus, there probably hasn't been a better time to do so than right now.
Well, that was quicker than I expected. Here we are, mostly through February — Mobile Nations Fitness Month — and what started as two weeks of solid daily walking as slipped back into 16-hour days at a desk.
Why am I not surprised.
I know I'm not alone there — we've all started some sort of exercise regimen only to let life, work, school — the old routine — sneak back in. And you know what? All the gadgets in the world can't keep it from happening. (Or, in my case, all the gadgets in the world are the direct cause.) That one's totally on me.
But, wait. No it's not. Frankly, I'm very disappointed in all of you. Two weeks away, and not one "What happened to Phil?!?!?!" thread in our our Health and Fitness forums. Fine. I get it. I'm on my own here. Thanks for nothing.
So we've got a week to go in Mobile Nations Fitness Month. And this ain't gonna be easy — I head to Mobile World Congress on Friday. Here's what we're going to do:
I'm strapping the Fitbit back on. Let's see how far one walks at MWC, shall we? And perhaps there will be a contest around it.
From now through Feb. 29 (it's a leap year, yo!), anyone who posts in the Health and Fitness forums is entered to win an Acer Iconia Tab A200. (Anyone who posts "I'm only posting to enter to win!" is lame and will not win.)
If you see me sitting down somewhere, kick me in the rear and tell me to get my fat butt moving. Time's a wastin'.
So Mobile Nations Fitness Month isn't yet a bust. We've still got some time left. And perhaps we've all learned an important lesson. … … … Ah, right. The tech is fun, but it's not going to put in the miles for you.
The ongoing joke that Ikea’s flat-pack furniture is confusingly complicated to assemble might be rendered moot now that the Swedish company is rolling out video assembly instructions that look considerably easier to follow than its printed manuals. More »
Microsoft’s Office for iPad caught in the wild, could be heading to the App Store very soon Back in November, The Daily claimed that Microsoft was working on a version of its hugely popular “Office” application for the iPad. It has now followed up its original story with a picture of Office running on the iPad and the notion that it is now complete and very close to being submitted to Apple for approval.
Back in November, The Daily claimed that Microsoft was working on a version of its hugely popular “Office” application for the iPad. It has now followed up its original story with a picture of Office running on the iPad and the notion that it is now complete and very close to being submitted to Apple for approval. The Daily even managed to grab some hands-on time with a working prototype of the Office application.
A brief hands-on with a working prototype of the software revealed a number of new things. The app’s user interface is similar to the current OneNote app, but it has hints of Metro, the new design language that can be seen in Windows Phone and in the as-yet-released Windows 8 desktop operating system. Word, Excel and PowerPoint files can be created and edited locally and online. But it’s unclear if Microsoft will support other Office apps at launch or at all.
We still don’t know if this will make it to Apple for approval or if it will even gain approval; although there is no reason why it won’t. The question still remains, would Microsoft really launch Office for iPad before giving Windows 8 Metro slates a chance to compete using Office exclusivity as a draw? It is really beginning to look very much like it would!
The Samsung Galaxy Tab 7 Plus Android tablet has a small bugfix update available. No real idea of what's new, other than "software and stability improvements," but the update takes half of forever to apply, which is a little surprising given that it's only a 19.38-megabyte download. We'll keep an ear out for any real deets on this one. Otherwise, head into the settings and get your update on.
T-Mobile 'G4X' also rumored ahead of Mobile World Congress
LG's next big thing, the "X3", will be unveiled at Mobile World Congress next week as the LG Optimus 4X HD, according to reports from PocketNow. If true, the branding would give weight to what's already been rumored — that LG's next flagship phone will sport a quad-core Tegra 3 CPU and a 720p dispay. Based on recently leaked-benchmarks, LG's looks set to deliver a beast of a phone, with early scores dwarfing current high-end handsets (and we'd expect no less from Tegra 3).
The site also reports references to a T-Mobile G4X, possibly based on this design. It'd makes sense that the 4X HD might become Tmo's latest G-series handset, as we've seen screenshots of near-vanilla Android running on one version of the device very recently. Whatever the phone(s) end up being called, we're sure to see them in a few days at Mobile World Congress.
Last week, Cisco raised an objection to the Microsoft acquisition of Skype, saying it would hurt video conferencing interoperability — even though, in this space, you could argue Cisco is not the poster child for interoperability. Coincidently, I met with the CEO of LifeSize, and he saw this Microsoft acquisition as a huge opportunity.
Are you enough of a photo geek to build your own camera? Maybe. But are you enough of one to build it out of LEGO and some spare bits you had lying around the house? Probably not. But Carl-Frederic Salicath over in Norway is. And he did. He calls it the Legoflex B1.
LG today announced the Optimus 3D Cube, brining the "next-generation 3D" exclusively to Korean carrier SK Telecom. The phone sports a 4.3-inch IPS LCD display with dual 5-megapixel cameras on the back to handle the 3D action, and a .3MP shooter up front. It's running Android 2.3 Gingerbread powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor and a 1520 mAh battery.
The Optimus 3D cube has on-board 3D editing — a first — and it comes with NFC tags so you can set up your own profiles just by tapping the phone.
When the T-Mobile Samsung Galaxy S Blaze 4G was announced at CES last month, it was done so without a hard release date. Not surprising — that's how it's done. We still don't have a firm date, but Samsung and T-Mobile tonight in a new release have dropped "late March" on us. We've also got on-contract pricing to go along with it — $149.99 after $50 mail-in rebate.
The Galaxy S Blaze 4G, in addition to being a mouthful, is one of T-Mobile's newer 42Mbps devices. That is, it can pull down data really fast. Other specs include:
3.97-inch Super AMOLED display
Android 2.3 Gingerbread
Dual-core qualcomm Snapdragon S3 processor at 1.5 GHz
5MP rear camera
1.3MP front-facing camera
Stay tuned for our next installment, when we might actually get a release date.
Well, that was quicker than I expected. Here we are, mostly through February — Mobile Nations Fitness Month — and what started as two weeks of solid daily walking as slipped back into 16-hour days at a desk.
Why am I not surprised.
I know I'm not alone there — we've all started some sort of exercise regimen only to let life, work, school — the old routine — sneak back in. And you know what? All the gadgets in the world can't keep it from happening. (Or, in my case, all the gadgets in the world are the direct cause.) That one's totally on me.
But, wait. No it's not. Frankly, I'm very disappointed in all of you. Two weeks away, and not one "What happened to Phil?!?!?!" thread in our our Health and Fitness forums. Fine. I get it. I'm on my own here. Thanks for nothing.
So we've got a week to go in Mobile Nations Fitness Month. And this ain't gonna be easy — I head to Mobile World Congress on Friday. Here's what we're going to do:
I'm strapping the Fitbit back on. Let's see how far one walks at MWC, shall we? And perhaps there will be a contest around it.
From now through Feb. 29 (it's a leap year, yo!), anyone who posts in the Health and Fitness forums is entered to win an Acer Iconia Tab A200. (Anyone who posts "I'm only posting to enter to win!" is lame and will not win.)
If you see me sitting down somewhere, kick me in the rear and tell me to get my fat butt moving. Time's a wastin'.
So Mobile Nations Fitness Month isn't yet a bust. We've still got some time left. And perhaps we've all learned an important lesson. … … … Ah, right. The tech is fun, but it's not going to put in the miles for you.
Sure looks that way according to a new T-Mobile accessory document that has turned up. We've heard quite a bit about the HTC Ville device itself — even caught some images and video of it in action but until now there has been no mention of possible carriers for the device. Also noted in the document is the Huawei Prism and the Samsung T769 though, overall the information is lacking aside from the names being called to the front. Either way, it'll be interesting to see where the HTC Ville ends up given its rise to fame thus far.
It sure has been a long time coming for our brothers over in the BlackBerry camp, but today is a day to remember. PlayBook OS 2.0 has finally been released, bringing with it access to Android applications through the Android Runtime.
Many have been tinkering for some time now with the Developer Beta of 2.0 and porting apps to try out on the device. But as of today, any Android apps that were repackaged and submitted to BlackBerry App World will be available to everyone.
We won't boast too hard about how great they're all going to be and that everyone will enjoy all of them — that wouldn't be fair, a lot of them will probably suck. But with the level of interest seen at the recent Devcon Europe, it might not work out too badly.
A little easter egg too for any of you out there that are running a BlackBerry smartphone and an Android Tablet. Our very own Chris Parsons has been doing some investigating, and it seems that with version 2.0 of the BlackBerry Bridge application it's not just PlayBooks that can be remote controlled. Because it utilises the Bluetooth HID standard, Bridge can be used with all sorts of devices like a PS3, and even Chris' Motorola Xoom. Hit the link below to check out that video.
It just leaves us to say — welcome to the family, sort of. It's been a long road to OS 2.0 that's for sure. We hope that Android developers will really get on board and show you some of the great quality applications that we're used to in this part of the Mobile Nations. For full coverage keep it locked to our sister site Crackberry.com.
Just a quick heads up that Slacker Radio is the official Personal Radio station (yes, there is such a thing) of the 2012 South Beach Comedy Festival. And as such it's got a new station dedicated to featuring the artists' best works from the past seven years, as well as interviews with those performing.
The South Beach Comedy Festival takes place Feb. 29 – March 3. Full press release and download links are after the break.
Sure looks that way according to a new T-Mobile accessory document that has turned up. We've heard quite a bit about the HTC Ville device itself — even caught some images and video of it in action but until now there has been no mention of possible carriers for the device. Also noted in the document is the Huawei Prism and the Samsung T769 though, overall the information is lacking aside from the names being called to the front. Either way, it'll be interesting to see where the HTC Ville ends up given its rise to fame thus far.
“Checking for water damage is pretty simple and something everyone should do before forking over your hard earned cash for a second-hand iPhone 4.”
If you’re trying to save some money and are in the market to purchase a used iPhone 4 from either Craigslist, eBay, or some other local or online seller, one of the first things you’ll want to do is check for any signs of water damage. I see several people in my office each week that purchased used iPhones that mysteriously quit working after a few days. As much as we’d like to believe there aren’t people out there who would sell us broken or water damaged devices, it happens every day.
“Checking for water damage is pretty simple and something everyone should do before forking over your hard earned cash for a second-hand iPhone 4.”
If you’re trying to save some money and are in the market to purchase a used iPhone 4 from either Craigslist, eBay, or some other local or online seller, one of the first things you’ll want to do is check for any signs of water damage. I see several people in my office each week that purchased used iPhones that mysteriously quit working after a few days. As much as we’d like to believe there aren’t people out there who would sell us broken or water damaged devices, it happens every day.
While online-only iPhone purchases are convenient, I highly recommend meeting up with someone locally, for example, someone off of Craiglist, before turning to eBay or any other online broker. This allows you inspect the iPhone device before you actually commit to purchasing it, and gives you a chance test it out and check for water damage yourself.
If you can’t meet someone locally and need to buy online, request that the seller inspect for water damage and send you images that allow you to see that the water sensors are still intact and that the internals have not suffered any damage or corrosion.
Apple has placed 4 sensors inside the iPhone 4 that make it pretty easy to tell if any part of the device has come in contact with liquid. These sensors are placed exactly the same in the GSM iPhone 4 and CDMA iPhone 4. You want to make sure the sensors are white as opposed to red. If you see a sensor that has turned red, that’s a sign it’s come into contact with liquid or heavy humidity.
How to check external iPhone water sensors
The easiest thing to check are the two sensors you can see without removing the back of the iPhone 4. I recommend bringing a small pocket or keychain flashlight with you in order to get a good look at the sensors.
Headphone jack sensor
The easiest sensor to check in an iPhone 4 for water damage is the one at the bottom of the headphone jack
Your first sensor is located inside the headphone jack at the bottom. It’s the easiest sensor to find and inspect. Shine a flashlight into it and make sure you don’t see anything but white. (Red is bad.)
As a side note, this sensor can come out or become dislodged occasionally. If you don’t see one, just move on and check the next sensor. I wouldn’t take it as a sign that the seller is trying to be dishonest (yet).
Dock connector sensor
The white part I've emphasized in the image is where you'll want to look for the water sensor in the dock connector
The next sensor is a square sensor in the dock connector. To see it, hold the phone screen down in your hand and look inside the dock connector towards the middle. On the upper side you will see a tiny white square (or red square if the device has come into contact with liquid). Make sure this one is white.
If both sensors are white, it may not be necessary to proceed any further. The device most likely has never been subjected to water damage. If the headphone jack sensor was missing or you couldn’t find one of the sensors, you may want to continue to the next section.
How to checking internal iPhone water sensors
It may seem silly to bring a screwdriver with you to check out an iPhone but it’ll seem a lot less silly when it saves the lost money and headache you’d get for buying a water damaged iPhone 4.
There are two sensors on the inside of the iPhone 4 that are easily visible once the back is removed. You can pick up a security screw driver online and a #00 Phillips screwdriver from your local hardware store for a few bucks. You’ll need one of the two in order to remove the back.
If you’re buying a CDMA iPhone 4 off of someone, you’ll most certainly need the security screwdriver. Older GSM models still have standard #00 screws while newer ones have security screws. Remove the 2 screws holding the back plate on and gently push the back up and pull it off. This will give you a clear view of the last 2 sensors and a lot of the internals of the device.
While you’re checking the last 2 sensors it’s always a good idea to look closely at the internals and make sure everything looks ok. You’ll want to avoid any devices that show signs of the following:
Obvious corrosion
Torn cables
Missing screws
The battery tab is torn off
A large amount of debris or dust inside the device
If all those seem good, you’ll just need to make sure the water sensors check out okay.
Battery sensor
Check the sensor directly above the battery to make sure it hasn't turned red
The first sensor is placed directly over the clip that holds the battery down. Again, just make sure it’s white and move on the to next and final sensor. If it isn’t white but all the rest are, I’d probably still advise against buying the device as the battery or other internal parts could have come into contact with liquid at some point.
Logic board sensor
Never purchase a used iPhone 4 if the sensor over the screw holding down the logic board has turned red
The final sensor is located on a screw holding the logic board in place. If this sensor is white, you’re in the clear. If it’s not, you’ll definitely want to stay away from purchasing the device. This sensor is the closest one to the logic board. If it’s red, odds are the logic board has liquid damage and will eventually go out.
Wrap up
Checking for water damage is pretty simple and something everyone should do before forking over your hard earned cash for a second-hand iPhone 4. I would personally consider buying an iPhone 4 if only the headphone jack or dock connector sensor was triggered. If the rest of the device is in perfect condition and the inside has no sensors triggered, I’d say you’re okay. A lot of things including living in a humid climate can cause external sensors to be triggered. Apple will actually honor a warranty swap if only one external sensor is triggered due to these factors.
Just make sure if one external sensor is triggered or missing that you check the inside ones. As long as those are okay, the decision really lies with how comfortable you feel and how honest you think the seller is. If they seem irritated or worried about you checking out the device, find another one.
Interested in other DIY, repair, and modding info? Check out the resources below or if you ever decide certain repairs are beyond your skill level, contact PXLFIX regarding mail-in repairs and pricing.
The Incipio [performance] Sport Armband is the perfect lightweight carrying solution for iPhone 4S, AT&T iPhone 4, or Verizon iPhone 4 whether you are running, walking, dancing, lifting or stretching.
A clear, play-through shield holds and protects your device while allowing full access to your touch screen. All ports are accessible through openings in the neoprene band. Plug in your headphones without removing or adjusting your iPhone 4S, AT&T iPhone 4, or Verizon iPhone 4 and turn up the volume for a great workout!
Use the velcro patches to adjust the tightness and location on your arm. The moisture-wicking neoprene material pushes out sweat while retaining a solid grip on your arm.
We already had a strong hunch that it was coming to US Cellular, thanks to the FCC, but now it’s official: Samsung’s iconic Galaxy S II is finally making its way to the regional carrier in the coming weeks for $230 on a two-year contract and after a $100 mail-in rebate. This version of the GSII offers the same 1.2GHz dual-core Exynos CPU found in the original version, as well as a 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display. Android 2.3 (Gingerbread), an eight megapixel rear camera and 16GB internal storage are also confirmed, though we think it’s highly likely this unit will feature the same specs as the rest of the series. Sadly, the device lacks support on USCC’s brand new LTE network, so brace yourself for 3G speeds if you plan to pick one of these up. Check out the full press release below for all the details released so far, and we’ll keep you posted as soon as we hear an official release date or any other deep dark secrets.
Farming cows is a thankless task; keeping track of their fertility sounds funny, but it’s what keeps meat in your burger and milk on your cereal. Fortunately, mobile technology means that cows can now drop their farmers an SMS when they’re feeling frisky. That’s right. Bovine sexting has arrived. More »
With all the Android world abuzz over Mobile World Congress, we took a look at what you all can expect from Barcelona today. A must read if you've been keeping yourself up-to-date on all the latest rumors. Give it a read and make sure you also stop by the Android Central forums for some further discussion:
It's been a couple months now since we broke the news that US Cellular would be getting the Samsung Galaxy S II, and today the carrier manufacturer made it official. Samsung's flagship phone from 2011 will be making its debut on the regional carrier sometime in the future (no date was given) and it'll launch with Android 2.3 Gingerbread. Don't everybody go rushing to the store at once.
That's not to say you'll be getting a bad phone — it'll cost $229.99 after $100 mail-in rebate. It's odd timing considering we'll be seeing new fare from Samsung in the coming weeks and months, most likely. And nor is it slated for USCC's fledgling LTE network. But you do get Samsung's 1.2GHz dual-core Exynos processor, an 8MP rear camera and 16GB of storage tucked into that 4.5-inch form factor, which is nice, we suppose.
If last year's Cristiano Ronaldo Freestyle app wasn't enough for you, you can now download another official Ronaldo app, this time from developer Mobile Roadie. The official Cristiano Ronaldo app for Android gives fans access to up to the minute news and "never before seen" photos of the Real Madrid striker — including pictures of him standing in front of a green screen, and another of kicking a football (as you do).
There's also a "fan wall", where Ronaldo enthusiasts can pour out gushing tributes to the star player (we counted two at the time of writing). And you can also earn points and compete for signed Ronaldo merchandise, if that's your thing.
If you're crazy enough to want not one, but two officially-sanctioned Cristiano Ronaldo apps on your phone, then we can only hope you're still sufficiently lucid to use the QR code and Market link after the break.
Well, that was quicker than I expected. Here we are, mostly through February — Mobile Nations Fitness Month — and what started as two weeks of solid daily walking as slipped back into 16-hour days at a desk.
Why am I not surprised.
I know I'm not alone there — we've all started some sort of exercise regimen only to let life, work, school — the old routine — sneak back in. And you know what? All the gadgets in the world can't keep it from happening. (Or, in my case, all the gadgets in the world are the direct cause.) That one's totally on me.
But, wait. No it's not. Frankly, I'm very disappointed in all of you. Two weeks away, and not one "What happened to Phil?!?!?!" thread in our our Health and Fitness forums. Fine. I get it. I'm on my own here. Thanks for nothing.
So we've got a week to go in Mobile Nations Fitness Month. And this ain't gonna be easy — I head to Mobile World Congress on Friday. Here's what we're going to do:
I'm strapping the Fitbit back on. Let's see how far one walks at MWC, shall we? And perhaps there will be a contest around it.
From now through Feb. 29 (it's a leap year, yo!), anyone who posts in the Health and Fitness forums is entered to win an Acer Iconia Tab A200. (Anyone who posts "I'm only posting to enter to win!" is lame and will not win.)
If you see me sitting down somewhere, kick me in the rear and tell me to get my fat butt moving. Time's a wastin'.
So Mobile Nations Fitness Month isn't yet a bust. We've still got some time left. And perhaps we've all learned an important lesson. … … … Ah, right. The tech is fun, but it's not going to put in the miles for you.
Here’s one for our knowledgeable commenters: I recently bought my girlfriend an iPad. I, on the other hand, own an Android device. And now we’re looking for games we can play using both devices.
There’s no dearth of multiplayer games either for Android or for iOS. But finding multiplayer games that can cross the platform boundary is an entirely different matter.
Jay recently posted Words with Friends which is one such game. It’s actually an ideal example, because it’s turn-based so you don’t necessarily both have to be next to your device at the same time (great for long-distance gaming).
But what other examples are there? What multiplayer games are there that let iOS users play with Android users?
In a poetic turn of virology, the scientist who discovered hepatitis C in 1989 has now also discovered a vaccine that will hopefully cure the now-incurable disease. More »
We’re over halfway through Mobile Nations Fitness Month, so it’s time to spice up your fitness routine with some salsa dancing. Pocket Salsa is an iPhone and iPad app that will have you workin’ your moves, burning calories, and having fun all at the same time.
Pocket Salsa is filled with over 150 instructional videos that teach everything from the basics of salsa dancing to intermediate level dance moves. I am probably the furthest thing possible from a dancer, and even I’m able to learn from these very clear lessons.
Watching videos on your iPhone or iPad is great and all, but you can enhance your learning experience by sharing the lessons to your television with Apple TV.
In addition to videos, Pocket Salsa also includes a list of salsa rhythms making it real easy to quickly turn on some music to practice your new moves. You can also watch the latest video podcasts from addicted2salsa to learn even more.
Most of lessons are for couples, so go grab a partner, tell them to get on board with Mobile Nations Fitness month, and get dancing!
Words With Friends Review Words With Friends is one of the most played games on the iPad and iPhone. It has been downloaded thousands of times in the Apple App Store and played by millions of people around the world. It has been described by players as “scrabble on steroids”. The Apple App Store offers two versions of this game: An ad-supported Free version and an Ad-Free version. This fun and addictive game has been praised by critics and gamers alike, and has a [...]
Words With Friends is one of the most played games on the iPad and iPhone. It has been downloaded thousands of times in the Apple App Store and played by millions of people around the world. It has been described by players as “scrabble on steroids”. The Apple App Store offers two versions of this game: An ad-supported Free version and an Ad-Free version. This fun and addictive game has been praised by critics and gamers alike, and has a score of 4.5 out of 5 stars in the Apple App Store ratings.
Game Features:
• Features the simple and familiar Scrabble gameplay that you know and love • Smooth and simple graphics • Play with Friends or instantly set-up a match with a random opponent • Turn-based design allows you to play multiple games simultaneously • Connect using your Facebook account and find more friends to play with • Built-in chat messaging in-game allows you to stay in touch with your friends while you play • Push notifications will tell when it is your turn
Game Requirements: • Network Connection (for playing online) • iOS 3 or later firmware • iPad 2, iPad, iPod Touch 4th Gen, iPod Touch 3rd Gen, iPhone 3GS, iPhone 4S, or iPhone 4.
You are missing out on a lot of fun if you still haven’t played Words With Friends on the iPhone or iPad. This game is as fun and addictive as a real Scrabble game. It allows you to play Scrabble without all the hassles such as setting up a board and cleaning up Scrabble pieces when you’re done.
Words With Friends Tips
The best thing about this game is that it allows you to play online as long as you have a network connection. You can log in with your Facebook account and challenge your friends. No friends? No problem. You can also set-up a match with a random opponent at any time. You will always have someone to play with because this game boasts over 20 million players.
You can also play multiple games simultaneously, and you won’t have to worry about missing your turn because of the handy push notifications that pop up when it is your turn to play. The graphics are clean and simple with no noticeable lag during gameplay. This game is one of the best word games you’ll ever play on your iPhone or iPad.
If you are looking for a good word game to play during your spare time, then check out Words With Friends.
It's not often we get excited about benchmark numbers, but we'll make an exception today. Early benchmarks of the first chips based upon Qualcomm's new Snapdragon S4 ("Krait") architecture have appeared, showing dramatic improvements from earlier Snapdragon chips. The tests run by AnandTech on Qualcomm's S4 Mobile Development Platform (powered by a 1.5GHz dual-core MSM8960 chip), show single and mutli-threaded CPU performance dwarfing earlier models. This includes TI OMAP chips used in phones like the Galaxy Nexus and Droid RAZR, as well as the much-vaunted 1.2GHz Exynos chip in the Galaxy S II.
The chip produced leading web benchmark scores too, according to AnandTech's results. The site recorded its lowest (best) SunSpider Javascript score with Qualcomm's new MDP, at just 1532 in the stock Android 4.0 browser. And graphical tests on the MSM8960's Adreno 225 GPU were almost as impressive, with Qualcomm's MDP being beaten by the iPhone 4S and Galaxy S II in just a couple of GPU tests.
So the MSM8960 is shaping up to be an impressive chip indeed. We're expecting to see it in a number of mid-range and high-end devices this year, including HTC's "Ville" (rumored to ship as the HTC One S). We'll no doubt hear more about this chip, and the devices it'll be powering, at MWC next week.
Mobile World Congress, one of the biggest mobile tech shows in the world, begins in just a few short days in Barcelona, Spain. We’ll be there to bring you all the Android-related developments from the show floor, starting this Sunday, Feb. 26.
As is always the case with such a big show, early details of product announcements often leak out ahead of time, and some companies even take to making announcements a few days before the event begins. We’ve covered all kinds of crazy developments leading up to this year’s MWC, and today we’ve condensed everything we’re expecting to see into one handy article.
Read on for a complete picture of what the major Android players are likely to be bringing to Barcelona. (And check back in case of updates!)
“With iCloud integration, SSH keys, and a re-designed Screens Connect, Screens 2.0 handles remote computing better and faster than ever before.”
Screens 2.0 from Edovia lets you use your iPhone, iPod touch, iPad, or Mac to take control of anything from your home computer to a secure server room, from the couch while you watch the big game, to poolside, half a world away, while you sip an umbrella drink. Mobile VNC (Virtual Network Computing) and RDP (Remote Desktop) is the dream every geek has had since we first saw prop tablets on TV starships, since we first heard talk of ultra-thin clients. And Screens 2.0, thanks to its design and usability, opens that dream up to a wider, more mainstream audience than ever before.
The latest app that the Android community seems to be crying out for is Temple Run. The iOS phenomenon, developed by Imangi Studios, is causing a bit of a fever, not helped any by the usual rumor mill of release dates surrounding something so highly sought after. Various different dates have appeared across the internet, but the developers have taken to Twitter to make an official announcement. Temple Run for Android's release date will be when they tell us all via their official Facebook page.
Currently after just six months in the iOS App Store, Temple Run is ranked the 18th all-time top free app. When it finally appears on Android, the numbers are sure to be as high if not higher. But for now everybody needs to be patient, it's coming.
A degree of care needs to be taken when searching through the Market. As with a lot of popular applications, there are some unscrupulous people out there trying to take advantage of the hype and release fakes. The message is clear though, everything out there is a rumor, until Imangi says otherwise.
Apple is rumored to be sticking to a September or October 2012 release cycle for the iPhone 5 — or whatever they end up calling the next-generation iPhone — just as they did with the iPhone 4S in 2011. Japanese news site Macotakara reports:
According to Asian reliable source, the next iPhone will be released in September or October, and this cycle seems to be kept for years.
Previous to the iPhone 4S, Apple historically held to a summer release cycle, with the original iPhone hitting on June 29th, 2007. Subsequent releases of the iPhone 3G and iPhone 3GS were in mid July and late June respectively, with the iPhone 4 following up on June 24 of 2010.
With the iPhone 4S, however, Apple switched to a to an October release window, moving away from the summer cycle they’ve been accustomed to and taking the Holiday spot previously reserved for the iPod. Given that Apple announced a record-breaking quarter with over 37 million iPhones sold after the iPhone 4S hit consumers late last year, it was likely a smart move and it makes sense for Apple to continue on this path going forward.
Are you enough of a photo geek to build your own camera? Maybe. But are you enough of one to build it out of LEGO and some spare bits you had lying around the house? Probably not. But Carl-Frederic Salicath over in Norway is. And he did. He calls it the Legoflex B1.
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Android Central member androidforall took this dizzying shot at a wedding reception using a Canon D60D. Don't look up.
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