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Ceramic Destroyer – Simple, Addictive, Destructive Fun This game came out of no where! Released just days ago, the app has climbed to #4 in Top Free Apps on Android Market, coming in just after Facebook, Pandora, and Angry Birds. After downloading it myself, I can see why. Like Angry Birds, the game is easy to learn... Read more

Fujitsu Plans To Highlight Dust And Waterproof Phone With A Splash... MWC is on the horizon and Fujitsu doesn’t want you to forget it makes noteworthy devices as well. The Japanese manufacturer looks to present a breakthrough device to the masses by creating what will be a “dust and waterproof” beast. Yes, that’s... Read more

Transformer Prime Gets ClockworkMod Recovery and CM9 As Well Okay so I’ve always felt that the Android development community was on top of their game, but this is insane. Hours, HOURS, after Asus released the bootloader unlock tool for the Transformer Prime developers were able to get Clockwork Recovery and a CyanogenMod... Read more

Asus offers sneak peak of Padfone With only one week to go until the 2012 Mobile World Congress kicks off, the rumours and speculation are hitting fever pitch. Android tablet trailblazers, Asus has decided to add to the frenzy today by giving the world a look at it’s forthcoming Padfone. “Divided... Read more

ASUS Transformer Prime Review There’s no question that ASUS has become one of the most popular brands for Android tablets in just a short amount of time. The original Transformer had top-notch specs at an affordable price which resulted in short supplies right out of the gate. Fast forward... Read more

HTC Shows Off Teaser For New Line Of Devices On Their Facebook Page

Category : Android

HTC is bringing the thunder this year at Mobile World Congress and it looks like they’re enjoying a little teasing with the masses before the big event.  The company’s Facebook page is touting the image above and we’re not really sure what to make of it.  At first glance I thought it could possibly be their top tier device getting ready to debut with a 5-inch display however, that’s unlikely since we already know there’s at least going to be three devices.  Another possibility could be that they’re actually gearing up to release five devices rather than three, but who knows?  In any event, we’ll see soon enough for ourselves.  In addition to the pic, they’ve supplied the following one liner:

“This Sunday you’ll discover something fast.”

 What’s my guess?  I’m guessing they’ll reveal their highly anticipated quad-core device and tout the fact that it actually has five cores where one will be primarily used when the others aren’t for low power consumption.  But that’s just me speculating at this point, what do I know?  Only time will tell as to whether or not their talking about the HTC One X (Edge) or whether it has something to do with the other devices they’ll be showing off like the One S and One V.  In addition, there’s talk about the Taiwanese manufacturer dropping a tablet on us too.  So, stay tuned to TA as we bring you MWC coverage around the clock.  Feel free to speculate along with me in the comments below as well.

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Google’s Flight Search Goes Mobile

Category : Android

Back in September Google brought Flight Search to the desktop world. There was no mobile version in sight but as with most Google products the desktop version is implemented first and then a ways down the road we see implementation on the mobile front, much like Google Docs. Well today Flight Search is finally seeing its debut on mobile devices everywhere. The mobile flight search is said to have the same features as its desktop counterpart and they include:

  • Find flights quickly with results that load instantly and a list that’s easy to scan.
  • Discover places to go on a map – see ticket prices for various destinations by surfing the map. You can filter by price, airline, or flight duration.
  • Find the best time to go – Click the calendar icon to see what dates will get you low prices.
Basically all you’ll have to do is point your mobile browser to google.com/flights and you’ll be able to search to and from destinations with the list of available flights going those directions. It’s available on both the Android and iOS platforms and should make getting up-to-the-minute flight data a lot easier. Add that to the Google Maps indoor mapping and you have yourself a plethora of mobile tools to help with your flying experience. This should definitely be a welcome feature for those who spend a lot of their lives traveling the globe. Hit the break below to check out the intro video and let us know what you think!


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Barnes & Noble Wants To Re-Configure Your Nook Tablet’s 16GB of Storage To A More Reasonable Allocation

Category : Android

The folks over at B&N must feel pretty bad about how horribly the Nook Tablet’s 16GB’s of storage has been poorly allocated because they want to make it right with you.  In very fine print, the company has stated that they will be allowing users of the Nook to come in and have their internal storage re-partitioned to a more reasonable configuration, allowing more personal space on the Tablet.  As of now, the device offers 16GB’s of storage of which 13GB’s are strictly for Nook Store content.  That leaves the consumer with a mere 1 GB of personal space to do with what they please.  The decision came in light of the release of the 8GB model of which users had a whopping 4GB’s of the 5 GB’s available to them as personal space.  The company added a quiet statement on their home page which states the following:

If you want to re-configure the internal memory of your NOOK Tablet-16GB for additional personal storage, you need to visit your local Barnes & Noble on or after 3/12/12 for help in doing so.

We’re tipping our hats towards B&N for taking the time to perform this daunting task for the consumer, as it shows where their business model lies, obviously with the customer.  And we’ll take it.  Feel free to leave your thoughts in the comments section below. Hit the source link for more information.

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Quick look at S Pen optimized apps for the Samsung Galaxy Note [Hands On Video]

Category : Android

The Samsung Galaxy Note was finally made available in the U.S. as AT&T released it a few days ago. Other than having a ginormous 5.3-inch screen, the real difference between this phone and others is the included S Pen, or as some might like to refer to as a stylus. What can you do with it? Well I showed you a few things in my unboxing video, but I thought I would go through some apps that weren’t included with the phone to show you some cool stuff. Yes the Galaxy Note might just be the coolest phone in the land.

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JCPenney strengthens mcommerce efforts via new ad campaign

Category : Daily Mobile

Department store chain JCPenney is promoting its new fair and square pricing, as well as ramping up its mobile commerce strategy via a new advertising campaign.

The company is running audio and full page ads within Pandora’s iPhone application. JCPenney unveiled its new fair and square pricing last month.

J. C. Penney Company Inc., one of America’s leading retailers, operates more than 1,100 JCPenney department stores throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, as well as one of the largest apparel and home furnishing sites on the Internet at http://www.jcp.com.

Mobile awareness
The fair and square initiative includes three kinds of pricing – everyday, month-long values and best prices.

Additionally, the initiative also includes one return policy, which lets consumers return any item, anytime and anywhere.

The mobile and audio ads running in Pandora explain the fair and square program and encourage consumers to take advantage.

When users tap on the mobile ads, they are redirected to the company’s mobile site where they can shop the latest men’s, women’s, home and bed and bath products.

Consumers can shop via the company’s mobile site

There, consumers can also browse gift cards, view videos from JCPenney, track their order and find out if they are eligible for the company’s credit card.

The mobile site also encourages consumers to download the JCPenney iPhone app so that they are able to shop no matter where they are.

Marketing efforts
JCPenney has been stepping up its mobile commerce efforts in the past couple of years.

In 2010, the company partnered with various mobile social networks to distribute a Christmas-themed promotional offer featuring badges and mobile coupons.

Consumers that visited a JCPenney store before Christmas Eve and shared the location with their friends via Brightkite, foursquare or Facebook Deals/Places instantly received a $10-off coupon to spend in the store or online (see story).

Last year, JCPenney integrated Apple’s iPad into the in-store experience to help guide consumers into making the right purchase decisions.

The company announced that it would also begin rolling out a “findmore” experience using iPad to 50 fine jewelry departments nationwide (see story).

Most recently, JCPenney got into the holiday spirit by donating $25 to The Salvation Army for every customer who checks in to one of its locations on Black Friday.

Through the Angel Giving Tree Online program, consumers were able to check-in via foursquare to a JCPenney store between 4 a.m. and 1 p.m. (see story).

Final Take
Rimma Kats is staff reporter on Mobile Commerce Daily, New York

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