Cameron Summerson
Cameron is a self-made geek, Android enthusiast, horror movie fanatic, and musician. When he's not pounding keys here at AP, you can find him spending time with his wife and kids, plucking away on the 6-string, or watching The Texas Chainsaw Massacre on repeat.

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Mar
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Samsung Just Officially Unveiled 'The Next Big Thing' – Come Meet The Galaxy S4!

Posted by in Galaxy S4, News, Samsung, Videos
Last Updated: March 15th, 2013

Well, the day is here, boys and girls – Samsung's newest flagship is a go. As expected (and never doubted), it's called the Galaxy S4, and it picks up where the GSIII left off. Offering even more eye-tracking features, more horsepower under the hood, and a few tricks from the Note II's playbook, the GS4 is a worthy successor to the world's most popular Android phone. Let's get down to the nitty gritty.

  • 5" 1080p Super AMOLED HD display (441 PPI) – it even works with gloves on (!)
  • 1.9GHz quad-core Qualcomm processor / 1.6GHz octa-core Exynos processor (depending on market)
  • 2GB DDR3 RAM
  • 13 MP Rear shooter, 2MP front camera – you can shoot videos and take pictures with both at the same time
  • 16GB/32GB/64GB Storage, microSD card slot with support up to 64GB
  • Android 4.2.2 with a "totally new and upgraded user experience"
  • Available on 327 operators in 155 countries
  • Bluetooth 4.0
  • 4G LTE Support
  • 802.11a/b/g/n/ac Wi-Fi
  • IR Blaster
  • MHL 2.0
  • Temperature and humidity sensors (!)
  • 2,600mAH battery
  • 136.6 x 69.8 x 7.9 mm, 130g
  • Two colors: Black Mist, White Frost

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As hardware progression is a given with new devices, the specs alone aren't all that impressive.

14
Mar
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PSA: These $4 Magnetic Nexus 7 Cases From Amazon Are Actually Pretty Awesome

Posted by in Nexus 7, Other Reviews

Since there's no shortage of good, name-brand cases for the Nexus 7, it's generally not a bad idea to be wary of the cheapies. But after getting a heads up from Bob Severns (the guy who presses the buttons on our podcast), I decided to give a pair of $4 Nanum cases a go. Having never heard of "Nanum" before, I was skeptical of how good this extremely affordable duo would be. But much to my surprise, both of these cases are pretty great.

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I ordered both the Multi-Angle Stand case and Ultra Slim Fit case, and while there are a few different colors available, I decided to get both in white.

14
Mar
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If You're Still Using The Amazon Appstore, Osmos HD Is Free Today (Normally $2.99)

Posted by in Games, News

At this point, most of us here at AP have retired the Amazon Appstore. If you still use Amazon's Android app distribution software, though (read: anyone who owns a Kind Fire/HD), then today's free app of the day – Osmos HD – is actually worth grabbing.

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For those who may not be familiar with the title, it's a quirky physics-based puzzler where you control simple one-celled organisms (called "motes") and absorb smaller organisms. It sounds simple, but it's actually quite challenging.

Osmos is actually a great, soothing time-waster, as the ambient environments and soundtrack easily invoke a zen-like state of relaxation.

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Mar
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Google's 'My Tracks' Updated With Drive Support, Better Support For Shared Tracks, Lockscreen Widget, And More

Posted by in Applications, News

As a cycle enthusiast, I've often used My Tracks to keep track of distance traveled, route, and time spent on each ride. And while we all thought it was a dead project for a long while (it was one of the first Android apps, after all), it received a much-needed facelift back in September of 2012, which brought a new record interface, better widget, and pause/resume functionality. Fast-forward to today, and another small-but-useful update has been pushed to the app.

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Today's update is more about function than form, as it brings improved sync and sharing features:

What's in this version:

- sync with Google Drive
- share via Google Drive
- view tracks shared with me
- import kml files
- add lock screen widget
- send Google feedback

The biggest addition here has to be Drive sync, as it keeps all tracks and other relevant info stored in one place.

13
Mar
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[Lightning Review] Favi SmartStick: Turn Your HDTV Into An Android-Powered SmartTV For A Meager $50

Posted by in Other Reviews

While this isn't the first time we've looked at one of those "plug this in your TV and make it better!" Android-powered gadgets, it is the first one that can add some interesting features to your existing set for such a small price. Also unlike other solutions, the SmartStick is – as its name suggests – merely a stick that plugs into the HDMI port of your television.

In short, it's a stick that puts Android (and a custom skin) on your TV. And it's surprisingly not awful.

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Specs

  • 1GHz Cortex-A9 processor
  • 1GB RAM
  • Wi-Fi b/g/n
  • 4 or 8GB storage, microSD card slot
  • One full-size USB 2.0 port
  • Android 4.0.4
  • Price: $50 for 4GB, $80 for 8GB
  • Where to buy: Amazon

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Yay

  • It's small.

13
Mar
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GO's 'Next Launcher' Finally Gets A Trial Version So You Can Experience What Sixteen Dollars Worth Of Launcher Looks Like Without Spending A Dime

Posted by in Applications, News

Many moons ago – way back in December of 2012 – the GO Launcher team released a new thingy called Next Launcher. As its name suggests, it's a launcher. The next one, even. It was to take the place of Go Launcher, which was essentially defunct on Android 4.0+.

But Next came with a price. A $16 price, to be exact. And honestly, not many people want to shell out nearly $20 for any app – much less a launcher they can't try first. I guess after four months on the Store, the Go team finally realized this, as it has just released a 36-hour trial version of the app.

13
Mar
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Battery Widget Reborn Beta Adds Support For DashClock Widget, Torch Functionality, Bug Fixes

Posted by in Applications, News

I've been a big fan of Battery Widget Reborn since we first covered it back in July of 2012. In fact, it's been installed on every device I've owned (or tested) since then. Why? Because it looks good, brings a lot of info to the table, and is constantly updated with new features.

One of my other favorite widgets is the more-recently announced DashClock Widget. There's a lot to love about it, too – like the fact that it supports extensions, making it infinitely customizable. Developers can easily add DashClock support into their app thanks to its handy API.

13
Mar
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ASUS Releases Full Android 4.2.1 ROM (Build 10.6.1.8) For The Transformer Pad 300

Posted by in News, Transformer Pad 300

Those of you who decided to unlock the bootloader of your ASUS Transformer Pad 300 were likely pretty bummed when the 4.2.1 update started rolling out earlier this month (I know I was) since ASUS decided that unlocked devices shouldn't get OTAs. Thankfully, the company just uploaded the full ROM to its site for your flashing pleasure.

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The TF300 marks the first non-Nexus tablet to get the bump to 4.2.x, which brings features like multi-user, quick settings, lockscreen widgets, and much more.

The updated ROM is available for the WW, US, and TW versions of the device, so make sure you grab the correct one.

13
Mar
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VEVO Announces VEVO TV, An Always-On Streaming Music Video Channel, Already Available As Part Of The App

Posted by in Applications, News

Remember back in the day when MTV actually showed music videos instead of two-dozen different [completely moronic] shows that you don't really want to watch? Well, it looks like VEVO wants to bring that sort of always-on music video channel back from the dead with its freshly-announced VEVO TV. As the name suggests, it's a TV-like channel that can be accessed any time, where you can watch music videos in real-time with everyone else. You know, like... TV.

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As of yesterday's update, the service is already a part of the Android app, but it can also be accessed on iOS, Windows Phone, Xbox 360, Roku, and, of course, in the web browser.

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Mar
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[Update: Sold Out!] Google I/O 2013 Registration Is Now Open

Posted by in News

And here we are, 50 minutes later. Tickets for I/IO 2013 are officially sold out. Congrats to everyone who got one!

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The day is here, boys and girls – I/O 2013 registration is open! Even at $900 a ticket ($300 for academic attendees), they sold out in 25 minutes last year. We expect the same thing to happen this year, so if you want to go, hopefully you waited until after you picked your ticket up to read this post.

If not, though, a couple of things to keep in mind: you'll need a Google+ account, as well as a Wallet account, to register.

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