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1. Foursquare 6.0 for iOS shifts the focus to exploration with a new home
screen
2. Samsung Galaxy
3. S Dropbox for Teams becomes Dropbox for Business, adds single sign-on
for good measure
4. ZTE Geek unveiled with 2GHz Intel Clover Trail+ and a terrible name
5. Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx review
6. Miselanius
3. Foursquare 6.0 for iOS shifts the
focus to exploration with a new home
screen
Those who've had the redesigned Foursquare for Android
are familiar with the app's greater priority on exploring
local haunts; it's the iOS' users' turn now that
Foursquare 6.0 is here. The update puts the Explore
search box and map right on the main page, helping
socialites quickly find out what's going on nearby. The
remake also splits up activity, emphasizing closer check-
ins and what's hot in one space while keeping
recommendations and more distant goings-on in another
section. Foursquare's refresh isn't a complete revolution,
but it puts the app's two main platforms on the same page
-- and shows how check-ins have become just one part of
a larger whole.
4. Samsung Galaxy S 4 preview
You say you want a revolution? Too bad, because this Galaxy
smartphone update is just that... an update. Samsung's newly
unveiled Galaxy S 4 is an incremental step up, an evolution less
"inspired by nature" and more by last year's GS III. Don't believe
us? Just take a look at the two handsets side by side to see the
overtly obvious heritage. Samsung's staying the course with the
overall design language, though it's expanded the screen size to
five inches -- now powered by a Full HD Super AMOLED
display with 441 ppi (and yes, it's still PenTile).
You can take a look at our hardware gallery to confirm
the comparison for yourselves, but suffice to say the
On the inside, it has a processor setup that we're told will be
key design language should seem pretty familiar. It's an
either an Exynos 5 or Snapdragon depending on the region, along
intentionally plainer take on its predecessor, one that
with 2GB of RAM, 16, 32 or 64GB of internal storage, a 13-
sees those formerly rounded edges ironed out in favor of
megapixel rear-facing camera and a 2,600mAh battery. Starting
a flatter silhouette. Its bezel has been reduced greatly,
to see the bigger picture here? Samsung had a good thing on its
too, though you still won't find any hard angles. We can
hands with the GS III and it's not willing to compromise much of
only presume Samsung did this to reinforce the device's
the tried-and-true with the GS 4. It will launch globally in Q2,
sleeker 7.9mm thickness (versus 8.6mm on the GS III)
with a stateside debut on T-Mobile, AT&T, Sprint, Verizon, US
since at 130 grams there's no tangible change in the
Cellular and Cricket. Until then, join us past the break for our
weight. All of which means it feels great in the hand --
detailed first impressions.
sturdy even -- and shouldn't strain your palm despite the
marginally larger 5-inch screen.
5. As artillery in the 2013
smartphone spec wars, 1080p
displays are a boon for
manufacturers, especially as
they jockey for the top spot in
the Android space. In practice,
however, you'd be hard-pressed
to find a consumer who could
truly appreciate the bump in
resolution. That's not to say
we're disappointed with the GS 4.2.2 Jelly Bean. And there's no shortage of it
4's Full HD Super AMOLED either. This time around, the company's taken the
panel -- indeed, we're glad to see base it built with the GS III and Note products
it -- but the increase in pixel (i.e., Air View, Smart Stay), enhanced that
density (441 ppi) is barely functionality and introduced a plethora of new
noticeable. The same goes for
features, too. It's a dizzying array of options to be
color reproduction, which bears
all the hallmarks of AMOLED:
sure, although entirely emblematic of Samsung's
it's bright and super-saturated. approach to Android. It does make us wonder,
Impressively, we were able to though, whether the average consumer will even be
read the screen from most every aware of all these added bells and whistles. To its
angle -- yes, even at a full 90- credit, Samsung's seen fit to toss in an additional
degree turn. drop-down pane with access to toggles for all of
these add-ons, so you'll have that as a crutch.
6. Dropbox for Teams becomes Dropbox for
Business, adds single sign-on for good measure
As often as Dropbox has been courting serious cloud
storage users with Dropbox for Teams, it doesn't feel
that the name reflects the company's loftier ambitions -
- so it's giving the service a rebranding. Now called
Dropbox for Business, it's pitched more directly at the
suit-and-tie set. There's more than just talk involved
in the new strategy, though. The shift also sees
Dropbox build in identity management from five
providers so that Dropbox users don't have to sign into
the service if they're already logged in elsewhere:
they can hop on to the corporate Active Directory
service, for example and have Dropbox ready for action
soon after. We doubt that the new moves by
themselves will sway IT managers, but they may help
would-be users who've been on the fence.
7. ZTE Geek unveiled with 2GHz Intel Clover Trail+ and a
terrible name
Oh ZTE you cheeky monkey. Towards the end of day one at IDF in
Beijing, we stumbled upon this awkwardly titled Android Jelly Bean phone
that is the Geek at ZTE's booth. Needless to say, this is yet another
phone powered by an Intel processor -- a 2GHz Clover Trail+ Atom to be
exact, which is what Lenovo's K900 also has. The rest of the device isn't
too shabby, either: you get a nice 5-inch 720p display with Gorilla
Glass, along with an 8-megapixel main camera, a 1-megapixel front-facing
camera, 8GB of storage space, 1GB of RAM, 2,300mAh battery and
wireless charging. Radio-wise we see UMTS 900/2100 courtesy of
Intel's XMM 6260 chip, and there's also the usual lot of 802.11a/b/g/n
WiFi, Bluetooth 4.0 LE and GPS.
Design-wise the Geek takes a huge step away from the Grand X IN and
shares a similarly clean look with the Grand S, but without the black eye
around the main camera. This particular unit had a glossy white finish as
well, but we'd prefer a matte finish for a more premium feel. Since ZTE
admitted that it had to rush this prototype for exhibition at IDF, we'll come
back to the build quality once we see a final retail unit. Until then, check
out our hands-on video and the press release after the break.
8. With a billion users, it'd be an understatement to say Facebook has done a good job
conquering the desktop world. Mobile, however, is the social network's next frontier: HTC First with Facebook Home review
although it has a significant presence on every major smartphone and tablet platform, the
company has a reputation for bringing its key features to the PC environment long before
they arrive on mobile -- if at all.
But the April 4th reveal of Facebook Home, a solidly built Android launcher, reflects a
change in attitude for Mark Zuckerberg and Co. Instead of simply maintaining a smartphone
presence, Facebook is ready to go to battle and is putting mobile on the top of its list of
priorities. It's even adding a proper piece of hardware to its arsenal in the form of the
HTC First, a 4.3-inch device on AT&T with LTE, reasonable mid-range specs and a
gorgeous display. Is it worth $99 with a two-year commitment to purchase a handset
dedicated to the social cause? Should you just wait until Home is available as a free
download in the Google Play Store? Or is it best to ignore it altogether? Continue reading
to find out.
It would be an understatement to say the HTC First took a backseat to Facebook Home at the company's recent press conference;
it was locked in the trunk and wasn't let out until a few hours after Mark Zuckerberg and a series of HTC / AT&T execs said
their piece. That doesn't mean the First's hardware is chopped liver, but even so, the omission of specs is rarely a good sign. Aside
from a nod to the LTE radio and a few pictures detailing the four available colors -- black, white, pale blue and red, if you're
curious -- Facebook almost seemed to forget that new hardware was being introduced.
Now that we've had a chance to actually use the First for a few days, we can happily put an end to any confusion about the
hardware. In today's market, an Android handset with a 4.3-inch display is considered petite, and the First definitely feels that
way: at 125.99 x 65.04 x 8.89mm (4.96 x 2.56 x 0.35 inches), it nearly gets swallowed up in the hand, especially compared to
all the 5-plus-inch devices we've been testing recently. It's also incredibly lightweight, barely registering on the scale at 4.37
ounces (124g).
9. Dimensions 125.99 x 65.04 x 8.89mm (4.96 x 2.56 x 0.35 inches)
Weight 4.37 oz. (124g)
Screen size 4.3 inches
Screen resolution 1,280 x 720 (341 ppi)
Screen type S-LCD2, non-PenTile
Battery 2,000mAh Li-Polymer (non-removable)
Internal storage 16GB
External storage None
Rear camera 5MP, BSI, f/2, 28mm lens
Front-facing cam 1.6MP, BSI, ultrawide angle
Video capture 1080p / 30 fps (rear); 720p (front)
NFC Yes
Radios
Global: LTE 850/1900; HSPA+ 850/900/1900/2100; GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
AT&T: LTE 700/AWS (bands 4/17); HSPA+ 850/1900/2100; GSM/EDGE 850/900/1800/1900
Bluetooth v4.0
SoC Qualcomm Snapdragon 400 (8930AB)
CPU 1.4GHz dual-core
GPU Adreno 305
RAM 1GB LPDDR2
Entertainment FM radio
WiFi Dual-band, 802.11a/b/g/n,
Wireless Charging No
Operating system Android 4.1.2 (stock)
10. Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx review: a decent Windows 8 tablet, but not Lenovo's best
If Windows 8 tablets with Intel's
Clover Trail silicon under the hood
were once a curiosity, well, they're
certainly not novelties anymore. We've
seen lower-powered hybrids from
virtually every PC maker, providing a
cheaper counterpoint to Core i5 and i7
systems, but still offering useful
accessories like keyboard docks. In
addition to one of our favorite Atom-
powered slates, the ThinkPad Tablet
2, Lenovo is shilling the IdeaTab Lynx The IdeaTab Lynx is a straightforward slab of black tablet -- a thin and
(also known as the IdeaTab K3011) light one, at that. At 1.41 pounds and 0.37 inch thick, it won't weigh
for $549 and up. So how does this your hands down. It feels good in your palms, too, thanks to a pleasantly
system stack up? Click through to grippable textured backing. The Lynx may be comfortable in the hand, but
find out. the overall look is hardly high-end; the whole package feels plasticky
and chintzy, and the backing seems like it could come off without too much
effort (though, to be fair, it never did). The front of the device is
completely bare save for Lenovo branding and a 2-megapixel front camera
sitting above the 11.6-inch display. Of course, the front side is also home
to the physical Windows 8 Start button, which sits in its typical spot
below the screen and responds well to our presses.
11. Windows 8 systems Battery life
Lenovo IdeaTab Lynx 6:10/ 9:24 (with the dock)
ThinkPad Tablet 2 10:27
Dell Latitude 10 9:03 / 16:01 (with the dock)
Acer Iconia W510 8:19 (tablet only) / 14:17 (with the dock)
HP Envy x2 7:53 (tablet only) / 12:30 (with the dock)
ASUS VivoTab Smart 7:30
Acer Iconia W700 7:13
Samsung ATIV Smart PC (AT&T) 7:04 (WiFi only) / 6:43
(LTE)
When we ran our battery test, which involves playing a locally stored video on
loop with WiFi on and brightness set to 65 percent, the Lynx lasted six hours and
10 minutes. That's significantly shorter than Lenovo's rated time of eight hours,
but our test is more taxing than most everyday use. With the slate attached to the
dock, which includes a built-in battery, we saw nine hours and 24 minutes of
runtime. In terms of longevity, the Lynx falls behind other Atom tablets we've
tested; the Dell Latitude 10 held out an impressive 16 hours with its dock, for
example.
Speaking of battery life, you'll need that bundled AC adapter to fuel up your
Lynx; when we tried powering it up with just the included micro-USB cable, the
tablet didn't maintain a charge. We've successfully charged other devices via micro-
USB, though carrying the Lynx's small proprietary adapter shouldn't be a problem
(just make sure you don't lose it).
12. • Miselanius
• Megabyte: big bite in English.
• Hard Drive: Any Heavy Metal album.
• Zip: The opposite of nop.
• Mouse: Measure short time "I see the mouse"
• Burner CD's: A person who likes to put the same CD over and over again.
• Inkjet: What the octopus.
• No break: Prohibition of a type of dance eighties.
• Off the record: Person who has no birth certificate, DPI, DUI, etc.
• Tabloid: Pedazooide of Maderoide.
• Digital Photo: Put your finger on the camera lens.
• Mouse: Mickey's surname.
• Macromedia: Turn to fat.
• Illustrator: Terminator Cousins who likes to draw.
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