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Samsung Game Hub, Video Hub hands-on (video)

Posted: 03 May 2012 02:49 PM PDT

Samsung Game Hub, Video Hub hands-on (video)


Samsung Game Hub, Video Hub hands-on (video)
Sad that Samsung's rumored S-Cloud didn't appear on the scene? Well the arrival of the company's new Video, Game and Music hubs might heal the wounds. Rather than a unified service, the Galaxy S III will have access to three separate stores that will offer an alternative to Google Play. We spent a few minutes having a play, and you can see what it's like after the break. Gallery: Samsung's new movie and game hubs hands-on at Samsung Mobile Unpacked 2012Continue reading Samsung Game Hub, Video Hub hands-on (video)Samsung Game Hub, Video Hub hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 17:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Insert Coin: Hand Stylus for touch devices

Posted: 03 May 2012 02:49 PM PDT

Insert Coin: Hand Stylus for touch devices


Insert Coin: Hand Stylus for touch devices
In Insert Coin, we look at an exciting new tech project that requires funding before it can hit production. If you'd like to pitch a project, please send us a tip with "Insert Coin" as the subject line. Inventive scribbler Steve King -- no, not that one -- is working his fingers raw trying to raise $25,000 on Kickstarter. His project, the colorfully-named Hand Stylus, works with all your capacitive touchscreens, sports a retractable nib that rotates to avoid uneven wear, and even sticks to the magnet on an iPad. While it can't replace the need for natural digits, it could potentially come in handy while taking notes, sketching, cooking, or experiencing frostbite. Skip down below the break for a video if you need more convincing, or you already lost the one that came with your Galaxy Note.Continue reading Insert Coin: Hand Stylus for touch devicesInsert Coin: Hand Stylus for touch devices originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 17:19:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Kickstarter | Email this | Comments

Samsung Galaxy S III gets benchmarked, shows plenty of promise

Posted: 03 May 2012 02:49 PM PDT

Samsung Galaxy S III gets benchmarked, shows plenty of promise


Samsung Galaxy S III gets benchmarked, shows plenty of promise
We're here on the floor at the Samsung Galaxy S III launch and we've just managed to get some alone time with the unit to get some benchmarks. Now, let's stress that the handset is a pre-production model, so we can't take these as gospel truth, but it's a good indication of how powerful that Quad-Core Exynos really is. The only thing that isn't working is SunSpider, since our results just didn't tally with the other tests available, so hopefully it's just a quirk. Head on past the break for a dose of nitty and a sprinkling of gritty.Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S III gets benchmarked, shows plenty of promiseSamsung Galaxy S III gets benchmarked, shows plenty of promise originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 17:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

The E382 Aerial Mapping Airplane touts unmanned cartography, ready-to-fly drone...

Posted: 03 May 2012 02:49 PM PDT

The E382 Aerial Mapping Airplane touts unmanned cartography, ready-to-fly drone kit starting at $600


The E382 Aerial Mapping Airplane touts unmanned cartography, ready-to-fly drone kit starting at $600
Find yourself needing custom aerial maps on the regular? Is Google just not doing the trick when it comes to resolution? Well, the folks at Event 38 have got you covered. The outfit's model E382 photomapping UAV kit is now available for $600. Included in that price tag is a pre-assembled Skywalker airframe, 1250 kV brushless motor, motor speed controller, 4x servos, all the requisite cables and the ArduPilot Mega 2.0 autopilot system -- which handles GPS, flight data logs and pressure monitoring. In terms of performance, the drone cruises at a speed of 25MPH with a flight time of around an hour on a 5000mAh battery. The E382 makes use of a point and shoot camera to handle the cartography duties. You can use your own, or Canon A2200s are available for adding on to the kit at checkout. However, you will need to throw down some extra coin for the aforementioned flight battery and a controller. If you've got some extra cash burning a hole in your pocket, hit the source link below to snag one.The E382 Aerial Mapping Airplane touts unmanned cartography, ready-to-fly drone kit starting at $600 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 16:56:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink DIY Drones | Event 38 | Email this | Comments

All-electric TukTuk vending van would be right at home on Portlandia

Posted: 03 May 2012 01:40 PM PDT

All-electric TukTuk vending van would be right at home on Portlandia


All-electric TukTuk vending van would be right at home on Portlandia
Filed under: EV/Plug-in, Europe/EU Want to serve some street food out of the back of an eye-catching, zero-emission three-wheeler? You're in luck. The Tuk Tuk Factory, a Dutch company, recently announced an all-electric modified tuktuk called the e-Tuk Vendo. With a range of 70 kilometers (43 miles) and an expected daily schedule that will see it sit still for a few hours at a time, at least, while urban hipsters get their organic tofu curry (yes, we'd like some, too) the bright orange e-Tuk Vendo has a built in refrigerator, water pumps, working table and three cubic meters of storage space. When serving food and plugged in to the utility mains, the battery gets charged. Clever, that. Tuk Tuk Factory also makes electric passenger models, the e-Tuk Classico (for three passengers) and the e-Tuk Limo (for six). The next model will be a cargo van. This summer, the Tuk Tuk Factory will talk about the Tripp, a "brand new vehicle especially for sustainable urban transport." For now, the Vendo is ready for sale in Europe (the company expects to grow sales to a few hundred a year) and prices starts at 24,000 euros ($31,558 U.S. at current exchange rates).Continue reading All-electric TukTuk vending van would be right at home on PortlandiaAll-electric TukTuk vending van would be right at home on Portlandia originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Thu, 03 May 2012 16:02:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

AllShare Cast wireless streaming dongle for Samsung Galaxy S III -- hands-on (vi...

Posted: 03 May 2012 01:40 PM PDT

AllShare Cast wireless streaming dongle for Samsung Galaxy S III -- hands-on (video)


AllShare Cast wireless streaming dongle for Samsung Galaxy S III -- hands-on (video)
If you're looking to pair up a brand new GS III with a bigger screen, but you're not yet part of the Smart TV generation, then this little accessory could get you out of a fix. It's palm-sized with a single blue LED light indicating a connection, but honestly you don't ever need to look at it: it doesn't need line-of-sight to your handset because it uses a wireless protocol called WiFi Display, which means you can happily leave it dangling out of the way behind your TV. The unit has two cables: one for power and the other for the HDMI connection to your TV, which can transmit up to 1080p video and audio. As you'll see in the hands-on video after the break, it works for direct mirroring, so you can watch movies, play games or reel off holiday slideshows. But it also has a more enterprise-focused feature, in the form of a slideshow function in cahoots with the Polaris Office app, which means you can use your GS III has a controller for a presentation. It's a simple idea, but it all seemed to work smoothly and we can imagine it coming in pretty handy. Gallery: Samsung AllShare Cast accessory for the Galaxy S IIIContinue reading AllShare Cast wireless streaming dongle for Samsung Galaxy S III -- hands-on (video)AllShare Cast wireless streaming dongle for Samsung Galaxy S III -- hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 16:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET!

Posted: 03 May 2012 01:39 PM PDT

The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET!


The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET!
No Tim this week, yet again, but Brian and Terrence will be holding things down in New York, with Michael joining via the magic of Skype. What will we be talking about today? It's looking sunny with a chance of Samsung.Continue reading The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET!The Engadget Podcast, live at 5:00PM ET! originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 16:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Samsung Galaxy S III launching on Vodafone, Orange, O2, T-Mobile and Three in th...

Posted: 03 May 2012 01:39 PM PDT

Samsung Galaxy S III launching on Vodafone, Orange, O2, T-Mobile and Three in the UK


Samsung Galaxy S III launching on Vodafone, Orange, O2, T-Mobile and Three in the UK
While we wait for the LTE version of the Samsung Galaxy S III to arrive in the US this summer, UK punters will have opportunities to preorder the new flagship device starting right away on these carriers: Vodafone, Orange, O2, T-Mobile and Three. Although details and specific availability vary from carrier to carrier, retailer Carphone Warehouse currently lists a SIM-free preorder price of £499.95. While Orange didn't mention any other details than that it will offer the phone, Vodafone has revealed that beyond the 16GB edition, it has a timed month long exclusive on the 32GB version. On Three, preorders open tomorrow, May 4th, with the all-you-can-eat data One plan for £34 monthly. The phone will launch May 30th in the UK, a day after the May 29th global release date. ...developingSamsung Galaxy S III launching on Vodafone, Orange, O2, T-Mobile and Three in the UK originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 16:25:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Carphone Warehouse | Email this | Comments

Samsung Galaxy S III to be sold in Mobile Pin pop-up stores

Posted: 03 May 2012 01:38 PM PDT

Samsung Galaxy S III to be sold in Mobile Pin pop-up stores


Samsung Galaxy S III to be sold in Mobile Pin pop-up stores
At the very tail end of its Galaxy S III event, Samsung promised one more surprise -- and what it gave us was a special retail strategy. The company will be opening Mobile Pin locations, or glass-housed pop-up stores, to help showcase its new flagship phone. Those at the event got to look at examples of the stores first-hand. Everyone else will get a look in the near future, with Mobile Pins appearing at least within London. We've got a gallery below to explore the locations in more detail. Gallery: Samsung's pin pop-up stores revealed at Samsung Mobile Unboxed 2012Samsung Galaxy S III to be sold in Mobile Pin pop-up stores originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 15:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Samsung: The Death Of The Spec Gives Way To The Birth Of The Human Touch

Posted: 03 May 2012 12:28 PM PDT

Samsung: The Death Of The Spec Gives Way To The Birth Of The Human Touch


Samsung: The Death Of The Spec Gives Way To The Birth Of The Human Touch
If we have reached the Death of the Spec, then what Samsung wanted to introduce us to today was nothing short of the birth of the human touch. In the presentation launching the Galaxy S III, the first full half hour was very light on specs, with mention of only one -- the size of the screen (4.8"-huge). Instead, what we got was long on references to intuitive design, with lots of non-tech buzzwords: "nature," "organic," and so on. The Galaxy S III is "really designed for humans" the company said today, again and again.

Samsung's Galaxy S III now has a commercial to call its own (video)

Posted: 03 May 2012 12:28 PM PDT

Samsung's Galaxy S III now has a commercial to call its own (video)


Samsung's Galaxy S III now has a commercial to call its own (video)
Sure, Samsung gave us all the hard sell during today's Mobile Unpacked event, but how do you really know if you want the new Ice Cream Sandwich handset until you cast your eyes on a real live commercial for the thing? Fear not, we've got one after the break, so you can finally know once and for all just how life-changey this phone is.Continue reading Samsung's Galaxy S III now has a commercial to call its own (video)Samsung's Galaxy S III now has a commercial to call its own (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 15:04:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Samsung launches new services for the Galaxy S III: Music Hub, S Health and more

Posted: 03 May 2012 12:28 PM PDT

Samsung launches new services for the Galaxy S III: Music Hub, S Health and more


Samsung launches new services for the Galaxy S III: Music Hub, S Health and more
Samsung has just taken the wraps off of its highly anticipated Galaxy S III and, in a move similar to Nokia's efforts with the Lumia line, decided to package in some of its own services to further differentiate itself from the competition. Mentioned onstage were the S Health "personal wellness app" and a Music Hub service with access to over 17 million tracks and a "Scan and Match" feature. There's also a hub for Games that promises quick tie ins to social gaming and a Video Hub with TV and movies. One other new feature is support for MirrorLink enabled headunits that should bring access to all of these things even while you're driving your car. ....developingSamsung launches new services for the Galaxy S III: Music Hub, S Health and more originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 15:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Samsung unveils Galaxy S III accessories

Posted: 03 May 2012 12:28 PM PDT

Samsung unveils Galaxy S III accessories


Samsung unveils Galaxy S III accessories
While the star of today's Unpacked event is certainly Samsung's Galaxy S III, every hero can benefit from a few good sidekicks -- or in the case of this Android superphone, accessories. Up for offer will be a variety of goods including a flip cover, battery-charging stand, spare battery, car dock, "metallic docking stand" and HDMI adapter. Perhaps most interesting pieces, however, are the AllCast wireless dongle (which appears to be direct competition to HTC's Media Link HD video-mirroring device), a Wireless Charging Kit and an S-pebble MP3 player that plays nice with the scan and match feature in the Music Hub app. Developing...Samsung unveils Galaxy S III accessories originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 14:51:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Samsung announces buddy share feature, automatically sends photos to friends and...

Posted: 03 May 2012 12:28 PM PDT

Samsung announces buddy share feature, automatically sends photos to friends and family for you


Samsung announces buddy share feature, automatically sends photos to friends and family for you
Whenever we take a group photo, it's always a pain to have to go and email a copy to everyone afterwards. Good thing Samsung's rolled out a new buddy photo share feature on its new Galaxy S III to save us those precious post-photo seconds. It works using facial recognition tech to identify each of your subjects, then shoots the picture to them automatically via email or text message. Fantastic, now our mother won't be pestering us for weeks to get copies of all those family reunion photos next year.Samsung announces buddy share feature, automatically sends photos to friends and family for you originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 14:46:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

2012 Hyundai Equus — Flash Drive

Posted: 03 May 2012 12:28 PM PDT

2012 Hyundai Equus — Flash Drive


2012 Hyundai Equus — Flash Drive
MSN Autos editors take a spin in the very luxurious Hyundai Equus.

Samsung Galaxy S III gets an early exclusive on Flipboard, headed to other Andro...

Posted: 03 May 2012 12:28 PM PDT

Samsung Galaxy S III gets an early exclusive on Flipboard, headed to other Android phones in 'coming months'


Samsung Galaxy S III gets an early exclusive on Flipboard, headed to other Android phones in 'coming months'
It looks like you can now add one more popular iOS app to the Android ranks -- sort of. Samsung has managed to get an exclusive version of Flipboard for its just-announced Galaxy S III smartphone, and the folks at SlashGear have already taken it for a quick spin. The short version: it's a lot like the iOS app, with the notable exception of some widgets that you can add to the phone's home screen. As for when it will head to other Android phones, Flipboard is only saying that it will be available for "select" phones in the "coming months." You can find SlashGear's hands-on at the link below.Samsung Galaxy S III gets an early exclusive on Flipboard, headed to other Android phones in 'coming months' originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 14:36:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | SlashGear, Flipboard | Email this | Comments

Samsung Galaxy S III HSPA+ arriving in May, 4G version hitting North America thi...

Posted: 03 May 2012 12:28 PM PDT

Samsung Galaxy S III HSPA+ arriving in May, 4G version hitting North America this summer


Samsung Galaxy S III HSPA+ arriving in May, 4G version hitting North America this summer
Okay, okay, it's here -- but when can you actually get your hands on Samsung's Galaxy S III? Well, if you're in Europe, you're looking at a May 29th release for the HSPA+ version. Those of us in North America, Japan and Korea will have to wait a bit longer for speed -- the LTE version of the handset will be hitting those areas in the summer. Specifically, it'll be arriving in the US in June. In all, the phone will be hitting some 296 mobile operators in 145 countries, according to the company.Samsung Galaxy S III HSPA+ arriving in May, 4G version hitting North America this summer originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 14:30:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Samsung announces SmartStay and S Voice features for the Galaxy S III

Posted: 03 May 2012 12:28 PM PDT

Samsung announces SmartStay and S Voice features for the Galaxy S III


Samsung announces SmartStay and S Voice features for the Galaxy S III
In addition to announcing its newest flagship, the Galaxy S III, along with some nifty photo-sharing features, Samsung has just revealed two more human-friendly features that aim to further differentiate the phone on the software side. These include SmartStay, which cleverly keeps the display from timing out by using the front-facing camera to detect when you're looking at the screen. Meanwhile, S Voice ushers in voice commands, and is the closest thing we've seen to a Siri competitor since Apple introduced that feature on the iPhone 4S. And we have to say, though Android users have long been reveling in voice-activated dialing and Google searches, the list of possible use cases here is quite impressive. In addition to initiating calls, you can wake the phone, request songs, send emails and text messages, use the calendar app, adjust the volume, capture photos, snooze the alarm and inquire about the weather. For now, Samsung says this feature will support eight languages, including, among others, Spanish, German, Korean and American / British English. Still, we wouldn't put it past Samsung to teach the GS III a few more languages once it gets that whole "launching in 145 countries" thing out of the way.Samsung announces SmartStay and S Voice features for the Galaxy S III originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 14:29:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Samsung and Dropbox offer Galaxy S III users up to 50GB of extra storage

Posted: 03 May 2012 12:28 PM PDT

Samsung and Dropbox offer Galaxy S III users up to 50GB of extra storage


Samsung and Dropbox offer Galaxy S III users up to 50GB of extra storage
Samsung has partnered with Dropbox to offer extra storage for Galaxy S III owners. Once you've registered the newly minted handset, your current storage allocation will be topped up to a maximum of 50GB. The free storage will remain valid for two years but there's no indication if there will be discounts for those who've become hooked on all that online real estate -- we hear it's very moreish.Samsung and Dropbox offer Galaxy S III users up to 50GB of extra storage originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 14:27:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Kia Launches K9 Sedan in South Korea

Posted: 03 May 2012 12:28 PM PDT

Kia Launches K9 Sedan in South Korea


Kia Launches K9 Sedan in South Korea
The flagship sedan may make it stateside by the fourth quarter of 2012.

Samsung Officially Reveals The Galaxy S III In London, Will Launch In U.S. This...

Posted: 03 May 2012 12:28 PM PDT

Samsung Officially Reveals The Galaxy S III In London, Will Launch In U.S. This Summer


Samsung Officially Reveals The Galaxy S III In London, Will Launch In U.S. This Summer
Samsung has just officially unveiled the long-awaited Galaxy S III at their event in London, and instead of boring you by telling you how momentous a moment this is for the company, I'm just going to jump right into the nitty-gritty. The Ice Cream Sandwich-powered Galaxy S III features a sizable 4.8-inch 720p HD Super AMOLED display along with a 1.9-megapixel front-facing camera mounted right above it. Inside its slim 8.6mm thick frame is the recently-revealed 1.4 GHz Exynos 4 Quad chipset, 1GB of RAM, 16 or 32GB of storage, a 2100 mAh battery, and radios for Bluetooth 4.0, WiFi, and NFC connectivity. Around the back of the device is an 8-megapixel camera pod (sorry, no crazy Nokia-esque hijinks here).

CBO: new CAFE rules will short Highway Trust Fund by $57b by 2022

Posted: 03 May 2012 11:17 AM PDT

CBO: new CAFE rules will short Highway Trust Fund by $57b by 2022


CBO: new CAFE rules will short Highway Trust Fund by $57b by 2022
Filed under: MPG, Legislation and Policy, USA Oh, the gas tax, always a contentious issue. We've covered it throughout the years but now the Congressional Budget Office is reminding us that the time has come to move well beyond simple discussion and politics: the Highway Trust Fund is not getting enough money to pay for the transportation infrastructure that America needs. As you can see in the chart above, the Fund has not taken in more money than it spent since 2001, except for one time in 2006. In 2008, 2009 and 2010, the Highway Fund got money from the General Fund to pay for things like highway repairs and various mass transit programs. Since the Highway Trust Fund is mostly paid for by the gas tax, that number plays a big roll in how much money America has to build bridges. Before we move on, though, it's time for a question.View Poll We've asked this before, but polls are fun. The answer, and more discussion, can be found below.Continue reading CBO: new CAFE rules will short Highway Trust Fund by $57b by 2022CBO: new CAFE rules will short Highway Trust Fund by $57b by 2022 originally appeared on AutoblogGreen on Thu, 03 May 2012 14:14:00 EST. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | Email this | Comments

Samsung Galaxy S III vs Galaxy S II and Galaxy S: meet the family

Posted: 03 May 2012 11:17 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy S III vs Galaxy S II and Galaxy S: meet the family


Samsung Galaxy S III vs Galaxy S II and Galaxy S: meet the family
If you don't know where you came from, you won't know where you're going. That's why we're stacking up Samsung's Galaxy S III against the S II and the Galaxy S to see how the range has come on in the three years it's existed. If you fancy a trip down memory lane to the heady days of 2010, then join us after the break.Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S III vs Galaxy S II and Galaxy S: meet the familySamsung Galaxy S III vs Galaxy S II and Galaxy S: meet the family originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 14:11:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Samsung Galaxy S III software impressions (video)

Posted: 03 May 2012 11:17 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy S III software impressions (video)


Samsung Galaxy S III software impressions (video)
So, you nodded agreeably when all those hardware specs were listed, but are a bit more intrigued by what Samsung's done to the Android 4.0 interface. In short, TouchWiz is still here, but there are some noticeable differences between it and the legacy version seen on the Galaxy S II that bring the GSIII closer to a stock Android experience. But, there are also some things that are a rehash of what we saw on last year's Gingerbread hardware. We've delved into this latest interpretation, and tried out Sammy's S Voice and S Beam features along the way. Our deeper impressions are after the break, where you'll also find a quick video rundown and can see the new software in action.Gallery: Samsung Galaxy S III software impressionsContinue reading Samsung Galaxy S III software impressions (video)Samsung Galaxy S III software impressions (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 14:05:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Samsung Galaxy S III vs. rival flagships: iPhone 4S, HTC One X, Lumia 900

Posted: 03 May 2012 11:17 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy S III vs. rival flagships: iPhone 4S, HTC One X, Lumia 900


Samsung Galaxy S III vs. rival flagships: iPhone 4S, HTC One X, Lumia 900
Oh yes, it's a good time to go shopping for a smartphone, particularly if you've acquired a taste for an abundance of pixels and silicon cores. But which phones ought to be considered flagships worthy of comparison with the shiny new GS III? Yes, we're including the Lumia 900 in this context, for the sake of platform neutrality and also in recognition of the fact that raw specs don't count for everything -- but we can't overlook that this handset is sorely lacking in terms of ppi and some other areas. The next two choices are more obvious: the eternal (or infernal) iPhone 4S and AT&T's version of the HTC One X. So here it is: one table to rule them all, right after the break.Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S III vs. rival flagships: iPhone 4S, HTC One X, Lumia 900Samsung Galaxy S III vs. rival flagships: iPhone 4S, HTC One X, Lumia 900 originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 14:03:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Galaxy S III vs. Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy S II: what's changed?

Posted: 03 May 2012 11:17 AM PDT

Galaxy S III vs. Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy S II: what's changed?


Galaxy S III vs. Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy S II: what's changed?
We're here live at Samsung's unveiling of the Galaxy S III and while it was going on, we furiously built this chart to see how the biggest phone of the year stacks up against its two progenitors. Here's some trivia: that 4.8-inch display is 22 percent bigger than the Galaxy S II's, but its overall dimensions only grew by 16 percent. If you're interested in those sort of details, then after the break is where you need to be. Gallery: Samsung Galaxy S III vs. Galaxy NexusContinue reading Galaxy S III vs. Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy S II: what's changed?Galaxy S III vs. Galaxy Nexus and Galaxy S II: what's changed? originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 14:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Under the microscope: Samsung Galaxy S III's HD Super AMOLED display

Posted: 03 May 2012 11:17 AM PDT

Under the microscope: Samsung Galaxy S III's HD Super AMOLED display


Under the microscope: Samsung Galaxy S III's HD Super AMOLED display
By now you should already know that the brand-spanking-new Samsung Galaxy S III sports a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display. That's right: no "plus" here, which means this 720p panel is featuring the same old PenTile RBGB pixel arrangement -- just like the 4.65-inch version on the Galaxy Nexus and the Galaxy S II HD LTE. Needless to say, this is again pure ammunition for the folks over at LG; but as we've mentioned before, HD Super AMOLED's superb contrast and higher-than-before pixel density outweigh its shortcomings in most cases. For now though, let's examine these sub-pixels with a 230x zoom USB microscope and compare them with other phones that we have in hand. Starting off with the HTC One X's 720p SLCD 2 above, you can see how its denser sub-pixels produce a finer picture, but ultimately it's still behind HD Super AMOLED when it comes to contrast, especially with black. Read on for more comparisons. Gallery: Under the microscope: Samsung Galaxy S III's HD Super AMOLED displayContinue reading Under the microscope: Samsung Galaxy S III's HD Super AMOLED displayUnder the microscope: Samsung Galaxy S III's HD Super AMOLED display originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 14:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Samsung Galaxy S III focuses on photography sharing features, not cutting-edge o...

Posted: 03 May 2012 11:17 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy S III focuses on photography sharing features, not cutting-edge optics


Samsung Galaxy S III focuses on photography sharing features, not cutting-edge optics
Samsung's Galaxy S III doesn't boast 41-megapixel captures or top-of-the-line optics. Instead, its camera's strengths are in its intelligent organization and social features, increasing the handset's appeal as a point-and-shoot alternative for casual photographers. Samsung's latest round of compacts and mirrorless dedicated snappers reaffirm suspicions that the company is taking a different approach to photography, focusing on connectivity and social enhancements, rather than updated sensor and low-light shooting technologies. While such decisions may prompt advanced shooters to bring their business to competitors, it highlights Samsung's strengths on a broader level, as a connectivity enabler, rather than a camera maker. The company is clearly committed to growing its ecosystem and uniting product divisions in an effort to increase penetration throughout different categories, developing sharing tools that simplify workflows and increase appeal. Samsung's latest flagship smartphone packs standard specs, like 8-megapixel stills and 1080p video, but it offers a handful of software features that combine to make the device a compelling upgrade, especially from an imaging perspective. Join us past the break as we detail the Galaxy S III's photography enhancements, from Best Photo to Face Zoom.Continue reading Samsung Galaxy S III focuses on photography sharing features, not cutting-edge opticsSamsung Galaxy S III focuses on photography sharing features, not cutting-edge optics originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 14:01:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Samsung Galaxy S III preview: hands-on with the next Android superphone (video)

Posted: 03 May 2012 11:17 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy S III preview: hands-on with the next Android superphone (video)


Samsung Galaxy S III preview: hands-on with the next Android superphone (video)
You remember that Galaxy S II? A phone so good they launched it, well, a whole load of times. But after seeing phablet cousins and LTE variants, the true handset sequel is finally here. The Galaxy S III is moments away from being outed in front of journalists and Sammy's business partners in London, but in advance of the big reveal we were given a few hours to acquaint ourselves with the new star away from the crush of the show floor. And what did we make of it? In short, Samsung's tried to bring its Galaxy S series in line with (and in some ways, further ahead of) what its team-up with Google accomplished. It's added some new quad-core Exynos processing juice, a 4.8-inch, HD Super AMOLED screen and a handful of Galaxy S III-only features in an earnest bid to maintain its place at the top of the Android pile. You'll find our detailed impressions and a hands-on video just after the break. Gallery: Samsung Galaxy S III preview Gallery: Samsung Galaxy S III vs. Galaxy NexusContinue reading Samsung Galaxy S III preview: hands-on with the next Android superphone (video)Samsung Galaxy S III preview: hands-on with the next Android superphone (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments

Samsung Galaxy S III is official: 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display, quad-core Ex...

Posted: 03 May 2012 11:17 AM PDT

Samsung Galaxy S III is official: 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display, quad-core Exynos processor and gesture functions


Samsung Galaxy S III is official: 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display, quad-core Exynos processor and gesture functions
The Galaxy S III is Samsung's new flagship smartphone and it's finally broken cover at the company's stand-alone Mobile Unpacked event here in London. With a steady stream of fakes, outright leaks and even event rescheduling, Samsung's claimed almost crazy levels of interest for its new smartphone. Weighing in at 133g (4.7 ounces) and whittled to 8.6mm at its thickest, the rounded-off design has more than a little bit in common with its Galaxy Nexus cousin. Of course, it's Samsung's new 1.4GHz Exynos 4 Quad processor doing the legwork, and there's 1GB of RAM to help it out. The display has been bumped up in size to a 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED affair, sporting a 1280 x 720 pixel count. Happy snappers will have an 8-megapixel rear shooter to play with, and a 1.9-megapixel eye on the front will take care of those video calls. If you were wondering about radios, it's launching with HSPA+, but there's an LTE version in the cards. As for the interface, it's TouchWiz on top of Android 4.0 again, and there's new gesture functions to help you get around. So, there it is, the phone we've all been waiting for (until the next one) but that's not all, be sure to check our hands-on coverage and additional features for the in-depth breakdown.Samsung Galaxy S III is official: 4.8-inch HD Super AMOLED display, quad-core Exynos processor and gesture functions originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 14:00:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | | Email this | Comments