Apple's long running spat with Samsung over just about everything they've ever sold had provided months of entertainment already. Both companies have sought sales bans in their quests to disrupt sales of new devices around the globe, and the spat shows no sign of coming to an end any time soon.
While Google and Apple are two closely-contested companies when it comes to mobile innovation, the Tim Cook's fruit company is inarguably in charge when it comes to digital music sales.
Lately, there have been quite a few rumors and leaks regarding the Samsung Galaxy S III, revealing the device's possible specifications and a few other tidbits along the way. And a new report out today from BGR sheds some light on just how big of a launch Samsung has in store for the successor to its flagship Galaxy Android lineup. In a nutshell, it will be big. But can you expect anything less for such a significant device, within the Android world?
A new, free app called Touchpad aims to turn your Android powered smartphone into a touch-screen remote control for your Windows PC. The app, which while being free does not feature any ads - what a refreshing change! - translates your screen taps into mouse clicks and operations, whilst also sending your keyboard inputs over to your PC at the same time.
Android users are very proud of their notification area. It is one of the features that they have long lauded over iPhone owners as the biggest advantage of Google's smartphone OS over that of Apple's. iOS 5's Notification Center has gone some way towards redressing the balance somewhat, but one thing is still missing.
After months of speculation as to when Samsung would unveil its much sought-after Galaxy S III smartphone, press invites have now been sent out for the May 3 event in London, UK. In an overt attempt to draw additional interest (if it was ever required), the device isn't explicitly named for the ceremony referred to as "Samsung Mobile Unpacked" in which those invited can "Come and meet the next Galaxy."
Samsung ChatON App Now Available For BlackBerry, Android Version Updated For Tablets – Download Now!
Samsung's entry into the mobile chat arena, ChatON is now available on all BlackBerry devices. To add to its Android compatibility, Samsung has also brought a tablet optimized version to the Google Play market which offers an improved experience for those using tablets powered by the Ice Cream Sandwich and Honeycomb flavors of Android.
Although most of today's smartphones pack some pretty mean specs and performance when it comes to taking photos, as we should have learned from the unprecedented rise of Instagram, taking the shot is indeed only half of the fun.
As far as mobile browsers go, Dolphin has built up a reputation as one of the best. With a vast range of useful features along with a smooth, gesture-based user interface, it's claim as the Google Play Store's number one web browser is not surprising.
If you're increasingly bored with the engine noise of your car (smart car owners, I'm looking at you), a new app has been released that hopes to partially solve this problem. Available for both iOS and Android at the low cost of $0.99, XLR8 simulates the audio of various sports cars by utilizing your phone's accelerometer to play engine sounds that kind of matches the way you're driving. When you rev your real car, the audio revs up as well. When you slow down and approach a stop light, the audio also matches this as well.
