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Wednesday 30 October 2013

Pandora comes out with a new version of its Android App

Pandora comes out with a new version of its Android App
Pandora is getting friendlier with Android tablet users on the heels of now-rival Apple touting the traction of iTunes Radio.
Pandora, the Internet's biggest radio service, on Wednesday released Android app designed specifically for tablets. The interface takes advantage of bigger screens and has upgraded functions, like the ability to add variety to a station and view more details about the artist and album.
a new version of its
Many of the features mimic what the company's dedicated iPad app can do. When it launched the iPad version, Pandora said it was planning an Android tablet app for the fall.

Android's domination of the tablet market is quickly on its way to join the Google OS' command of the smartphone realm. After Apple introduced the iPad in 2010, it sold more than three quarters of all tablets by the end of that year, according to IDC. By the end of last year, that share dropped below half and by the end of this year, Android should make up about 60 percent of all tablets in the market, according to IDC's estimates.
(Android has accumulated 80 percent of the world's smartphone share at IDC's last count.)
So it makes sense that Pandora would want to cozy up to Android tablet users.
Pandora has long credited its early presence on iPhones and iPads as a key reason it broke away from the pack as the leader in online radio. But Apple became a competitor in addition to being a partner in September with the launch of iTunes Radio, its own long-awaited radio service.
Last week, Apple revealed that iTunes Radio has reached 20 million users listening in to a billion songs. That follows the company netting more than 11 million unique listeners in the service's first five days. Pandora has about 72.7 million monthly active listeners.
As data about iTunes Radio has emerged, some analysts have crunched the numbers to conclude the negative impact on Pandora has been minimal. A B. Riley analyst determined that iTunes Radio listeners spend 75 percent less time on service than listeners of Pandora, and a Canaccord survey found almost all respondents who had tried iTunes Radio said they still use Pandora: 92 percent.
The clearest picture yet of iTunes Radio's effect on Pandora will come early next month when Pandora releases its monthly listener metrics. The numbers for October will be the first month that iTunes and Pandora have coexisted the entire time. 

Via: news.cnet.com

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Sprint gets profit of $383Millions but loses customers

Sprint gets profit of $383Millions but loses customers
Sprint swung to a third-quarter profit its first period under new ownership.
The company, which reports for the first time after the completion of the SoftBank takeover and Clearwire acquisition, posted a net profit of $383 million, compared with a year-earlier loss of $767 million. No per-share earnings/loss were provided because the new combined SoftBank/Sprint stock was issued part way through the quarter.It posted an operating loss of $398 million, compared with $231 million a year ago.
The company's net operating revenue fell 2 percent to $8.68 billion.
Sprint is epected to get a shot in the arm from Japanese carrier SoftBank, which is fill the company with cash and expertise in exchange for taking a majority stake. Under SoftBank's guidance, Sprint is expected to get more aggressive.
But as the nation's third-largest bearer by subscriber, Sprint finds itself in a bind. The company can't compete with the reach and resources of larger Verizon Wireless and AT&T, which are locking up the high-end, premium customers. But on the low end, T-Mobile has gotten more dynamic with one promotional offer after another and now boasts an LTE network that covers more areas than Sprint.
Sprint reported a net loss of 313,000 customers, which includes a troubling net loss of 360,000 Sprint contract customers, offset by gains from its wholesale and prepaid business. It continued to post losses on the Nextel side after shutting down the network at the end of last quarter. It ended the period with 54.8 million customers.
The customer turnover rate among Sprint contract customers rose from 1.88 a year ago to 1.99 percent. The average revenue per user, however, did inch up 4 cents from a year ago to $64.28.
Sprint, meanwhile, bet big with its deal to carry the iPhone, but that hasn't turned out to be a real advantage with virtually every carrier big and small offering Apple's marquee smartphone.
Sprint said it sold 1.4 million iPhones in the period, 40 percent of which were sold to customers new to the carrier. In total, it sold 5 million smartphones.
Verizon Wireless said it sold roughly 3.9 million iPhones in the period, while AT&T stopped disclosing the number.
Sprint said yesterday that it added 45 new markets to its LTE map, bringing its total to 230 and finally covering all of New York City. T-Mobile earlier this month said it has covered 233 million markets. 

Via:cnet.com

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Latest Nook GlowLight e-reader device from Barnes and Noble

Barnes and Noble have today announced the launch of a new Nook GlowLight e-reader which they have now redesigned to be lighter, brighter and now available in white. The new enhanced version of the Nook GlowLight e-reader is a complete redesign of the original building on the technology and e-ink screen. Offering users 4GB of onboard storage offering storage for around 2,000 more books than the previous device.
Together with lighter design being 15 percent lighter, weighing only 6.2 ounces compared with the 7.3 ounce Barnes and Noble Paperwhite and its predecessor which weighed 7 ounces. The new Barnes and Noble Nook GlowLight device is also offers a higher resolution screen than before and a new brighter front light which allows user to enjoy reading even in low light conditions for just $119.
The new design of the latest Nook GlowLight includes a rubber bumper around its edge to protect it from knocks and bumps. The new Barnes and Noble Nook GlowLight is available to purchase from today and is available only in white with Barnes and Noble dropping the black finish. For more information on the new Barnes and Noble Nook GlowLight e-reader jump over to the Barnes and Noble website for details.
Via - Gizmodo

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S.T.R.I.K.E.M Gamers keyboard by Mad Catz

S.T.R.I.K.E.M Gamers keyboard by Mad Catz
If gamer's thinking of upgrading their keyboard might be interested in a new creation unveiled by Mad Catz this week in the form of the Mad Catz S.T.R.I.K.E.M gaming keyboard, which features both Bluetooth and NFC connectivity to allow for easy connection to multiple devices. The new Mad Catz S.T.R.I.K.E.M keyboard is gearing up to ship within the next couple of weeks and has been designed with a tablet sized footprint together with technology that allows it to interface with a variety of different platforms and mobile devices including the new M.O.J.O. Micro-Console for Android.
Mad Catz have equipped their new S.T.R.I.K.E.M gaming keyboard with micro P.U.L.S.E. scissor keys to provide users with smooth and tactile responses during gameplay. Together with and Optical Finger Navigation (OFN) Mouse Sensor complete with dedicated mouse buttons. The Mad Catz S.T.R.I.K.E.M keyboard is fitted with a rechargeable Lithium Polymer battery as well as illuminated backlighting for playing in low light conditions as well as dedicated media buttons, volume control scroll wheel and integrated on board memory provide space for storing your macro commands and setup. Darren Richardson, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mad Catz Interactive explains:
“The S.T.R.I.K.E. range has proven to resonate with passionate gamers, and we are exciting to extend the brand into mobile gaming with a technically advanced product which combines impressive features with striking aesthetics”-“We believe the S.T.R.I.K.E.M fits perfectly with our long-term strategy of designing innovative products for passionate gamers across all gaming platforms.” The new Mad Catz S.T.R.I.K.E.M keyboard will be available in gloss red, black and white finishes but no price has been announced as yet.
Via - Mad Catz

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iPad Air uses Apple’s new 64-bit A7 processor and M7 motion processor

Primate Labs have posted some Geekbench 3 benchmarks for the iPad Air, on the Geekbench 3 Single-Core, the iPad Air scored 1465, the 4th generation iPad scored 771. On the Geekbench 3 Multi-Core the iPad Air scores 2643, this compare to a score of 1408 for the 4th generation iPad, and it scores considerably more than last years iPad Mini which comes in with a score of 496. 
When Apple announced the new iPad Air, they said it would be twice as fast as the fourth generation iPad, and it looks like the claims were correct from the benchmarks that have been revealed. The iPad Air uses Apple’s new 64-bit A7 processor and Apple’s M7 motion processor, these processors will also be in the new iPad Mini which will launch later in November. 
The iPad Air will launch in the US, Europe and a number of other countries this Friday the 1st of November, prices will start at $499 for the 16GB WiFi only model. Apple’s latest iPad will be available with a choice of either 16GB, 32gB, 64GB or 128GB of storage and it will also come in WiFi and Cellular models.
Via - MacRumors

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Nokia's first Windows RT tablet Lumia 2520 shows specifications on pre-registration page

Nokia's first Windows RT tablet Lumia 2520 shows specifications on pre-registration page
Nokia unveiled its first Windows RT tablet earlier this month in Abu Dhabi. Recently, @evleaks posted images of the tablet in red and black with Verizon branding, suggesting that the tablet will hit the Big Red as well. In case you haven’t noticed, the pre-registration page for Verizon Nokia Lumia 2520 is up showing that the tablet will be available in black and red. 
The pre-registration page also lists some of the specifications of the tablet. Just sign up with your email address to find out as son as the tablet hit the shelves. Let’s just do a quick recall, the tablet comes with an impressive 10.1-inch display with a resolution of 1920 x 1080 pixels and is powered by a quad-core Snapdragon 800 chipset sporting a clock speed of 2.2GHz with Adreno 330 GPU.
The tablet also features 2GB RAM, 32GB internal storage with expandable storage of up to 32GB, a 6.7MP camera with Carl Zeiss optics and a f1.9 aperture for better low-light photography, 2MP front-facing camera, a massive 8,000 mAh battery capable of delivering 10 hours of video playback and comes with Windows RT 8.1 as the operating system. On the connectivity side, the tablet comes with NFC, WLAN 802.11 a/b/g/n, microUSB 3.0, BT 4.0 LE and a 3.5mm audio connector. 
On the software side, Outlook and Microsoft Office will be pre-installed with StoryTeller and a few other Nokia applications. The tablet is expected to hit the shelves by the end of this year with a $499 price tag. We’ll update you as soon as it’s available for sale.

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Facebook redesigned Messenger on Android that brings many new features

Facebook redesigned Messenger on Android that brings many new features
Facebook is testing a new, redesigned Messenger on Android that brings many new features, improved messaging and a fresh UI to the application. Currently, the redesigned application is being used by a limited number of beta testers. The new update comes with a clean and modern UI, which is quite different from the classic Facebook look. With the new version, you’ll have a clear indication on whose using the new Messenger application. 
There will be an icon right next to the contact and Facebook mentions that the user will be notified instantly about your message. Secondly, the application allows users to SMS their friends who aren’t using Facebook directly from the Messenger. The application gives users the ability to get in touch with their friends who aren’t on Facebook using their phone number.
What about the people you text with who aren’t your Facebook friends? Now you just need a contact’s phone number to begin texting others using Messenger. To help people reach you, you’ll be asked to confirm your phone number.
Lastly, the application comes with a new look that provides quick access to your recent conversations by swiping from left to right or from the top of the screen. The application is being tested with a limited number of users, but Facebook didn’t mention anything about the selection criteria or how many people are using the new application. If you can see the update with the redesigned application, share with us using the comments below.
Via - Facebook

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Nintendo confirmed to release The Legend of Zelda of 3DS XL in North America

Nintendo confirmed to release The Legend of Zelda of 3DS XL in North America
Nintendo has confirmed a special edition 3DS XL that includes a copy of The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds and it will get a release in North America. You’ll be able to get one for $219.99 when it launches on November 22. That is the Thursday before Thanksgiving. 
The news came from producer Eiji Aonuma himself in a video. So what do you get? You’ll get a gold and black-colored 3DS XL with a unique Zelda design and a download copy of the game. You should pre-order as quick as you can because they will go fast. We don’t know how many Nintendo have to sell. They could sell out quickly.
The Legend of Zelda: A Link Between Worlds is set in the same world as A Link to the Past and takes place six generations after events in A Link to the Past. Link has the ability to become a living painting in order to enter walls and parallel dimensions, and there’s a whole new set of dungeons to explore. I’m sure that other surprises await.
Via - Geek

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