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Is Your Next Development Platform in the Kitchen?
The Internet of Things is alive and growing. Household gadgets drop-shipped via UPS, appliances, and even cars are steadily joining mobile devices on the information superhighway (which, for those of you who don’t know, is what we called the Internet back in the day). Some connect to your smartphone for added functionality. All of this is well and good, and even reminiscent of our expectations for the year 2000 as predicted on the futurist TV show Beyond 2000. And it… continue…
Rooting and Quickening the Galaxy S III
Back in November, I gave five reasons to stick with my first-gen Galaxy S phone. Now it’s nearly March and the worst has indeed happened: I cracked the screen on the old warhorse and it’s no longer usable. So today, I’ll share my experience with the current hot-rod, Samsung’s Galaxy S III. Rooting One of the main reasons I held out with my old phone for so long was rooting, which everybody knows can be quite a challenge. I’ve been… continue…
Samsung Adopts Tizen OS. Stay Calm
Samsung’s finally released its much-anticipated Tizen smartphone, a welcome development in a market dominated by just two operating systems, Apple’s iOS and Google’s Android. Tizen’s goal is to create an open ecosystem that will be compatible with all mobile browsers. For developers, the OS offers an interesting challenge: It provides a flexible environment based on jQuery and jQuery Mobile, and its SDK will allow them to build applications by using HTML 5. As a result, experienced programmers should be able… continue…
5 Reasons To Keep Your Old Galaxy S… For Now
I’ve been drooling over Samsung’s Galaxy S III smartphone ever since my last contract was up a few months ago. But barring an unanticipated disaster, I’m afraid I’m going to stick with the faithful old Galaxy S, at least until after the holidays. It’s going to be quite a challenge. The lure of 4G, a large, bright display, and super-fast performance is very compelling and I don’t want to miss out on any of the fun. What’s holding me back?… continue…
Can Google’s New Nexus Face Down the iPad?
Will the new Nexus tablet take on the iPad? Google and Samsung certainly hope so. They’ve partnered to develop the next generation of Nexus tablet, which will come with a 10-inch screen and the kind of high-end innards that befit a top-of-the-line device. It will also feature a 2,560 x 1,600 display, besting the Retina display/pixel density of the iPad. Despite Android OEMs’ efforts to change the status quo, the 10-inch, high-end tablet market remains dominated by Apple. Hardware innovation and… continue…
Samsung Seeks U.S. Graduates for Jobs in Korea
Samsung thinks U.S. graduate students can better drive the its business in North America. The company is taking applications through next Tuesday, October 16, from graduates with master’s or doctoral degrees in science or engineering from “prestigious U.S. universities,” or those who will complete them by December. Samsung is also taking on MBA holders and interns still in college, says The Korea Times, though how many isn’t clear. Doctoral candidates must have a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, computer science, industrial… continue…
Miracast Lets Mobile Players Take Aim at AirPlay
The WiFi Alliance has taken the wraps off a certification program for Miracast, a new wireless technology that allows streams video from mobile devices to television sets. Miracast is essentially a beefed-up version of WiFi Direct, an earlier streaming technology developed by Intel that failed to gain traction – possibly because it was tough to use. What makes Miracast interesting is not so much what it does as who is involved. The list of device manufacturers behind it includes LG,… continue…
Samsung Ads Say Thinking People Buy Galaxies
Apple and Samsung are at war, with each claiming that they make the best smartphones and tablets on the market. Apple had the top brand recognition in the mobile space, though Samsung’s gone one to make some of the most successful Android devices yet, beating out competitors like HTC and Sony in the process. The latest and greatest devices from both the companies are often compared not only by the media and consumers, but by Samsung itself. The South Korean… continue…
Apple-Samsung Uncertainty Impacts Smartphone Sales
We still don’t know the ending of the Apple-Samsung U.S. saga. In short, there have been a few developments since the first jury finding against Samsung. Samsung will undoubtedly seek appeal in the U.S courts and is facing judgment in courts around the world. Google released a statement to The Verge several days after the initial ruling saying it did not affect the Android core. The jury rushed to decision. Apple added even more Samsung devices to its laundry list… continue…
Apple’s Court Date For Samsung Smartphone Ban Looms
It’s not been a good summer for Samsung Electronics, although they are getting ready to announce new devices during IFA 2012 in Berlin. The Korean mega-giant wasn’t able to deflect Apple’s patent infringement case and now faces a $1 billion damages claim after losing the case. But its troubles don’t stop there. On Sept. 20, a federal court is scheduled to hear Apple’s request for a preliminary injunction against eight of Samsung’s mobile devices: Galaxy S 4G, Galaxy S… continue…
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