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Samsung Galaxy S III Shows Up On Support Website?
Jan 27th
We had heard that Samsung isn’t planning on introducing the Galaxy S III at Mobile World Congress. That’s why we find it surprising that a GT-I9300 appears on the Global Download Center in the United Emirates. For those playing at home, the I93XX would indicate a flagship device. The i91XX is for the Galaxy S II, while the i92XX represents the Galaxy Nexus and Note. That’s why it strikes us as surprising to see this show up on one of their websites.
This could be a simple placeholder, something that has zero bearing on when it might release. Then again, maybe news of Samsung not announcing the Galaxy S III at MWC was a great head fake.
Source: Engadget
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MasterCard’s QkR mobile payment system enters trial in Australia
Jan 27th
MasterCard is all over the map when it comes to mobile payments. The credit company will partner with anyone, anywhere, anytime if it means getting new customers and making a buck on the deal. Its latest offering is called QkR, an Australian effort with support from the Hoyts chain of movie theaters and Commonwealth Bank. The initial trial run will be at La Premiere cinemas, where customers will be able to order and pay for food and beverages right from their seat with the QkR app. To initiate the transaction a you scan the QR code or tap the NFC tag attached to the arm rest, and a staff member delivers the trough of popcorn and kiddie pool of coke right to your seat. Now all we need is this sort of high-end treatment in American movie theaters. Check out the video after the break to see it in action.
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MasterCard’s QkR mobile payment system enters trial in Australia originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 21:15:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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GT-i9300 appears on Samsung support site, could be Galaxy S III
Jan 27th
If Samsung doesn’t make any drastic changes to their model numbering conventions, the Samsung Galaxy S III may very well have just appeared on the company’s official support site. Listed among Samsung’s various smartphones is the GT-i9300, a model number that sequentially follows the GT-i9xx series (Galaxy S), GT-i91xx (Galaxy S II), and GT-i92xx ( Galaxy Nexus and Note). There is always the possibility that this turns out to be some other upcoming handset or a variation on a current design, as clicking on the device model doesn’t reveal any further information. We may not have an answer as soon as we’d like, as Samsung is rumored to be shelving the announcement of the GS3 until sometime after Mobile World Congress. The annual trade show for the mobile industry was expected to serve as a coming out party for the new flagship handset.
[via Engadget]
Motorola provides an update on proposed merger with Google
Jan 27th
Google shocked the tech world last year when they announced that they would acquire Motorola Mobility for .5 billion. Shareholders already approved the deal and many in the industry assume it will go through, but there are still a few hurdles left to clear before it becomes official. Motorola provided an update on the progress in yesterday’s earnings report.
In order to be approved antitrust clearances, or waiting period expirations, are required by the U.S. Department of Justice, European Commission, Canada, China, Israel, Russia, Taiwan and Turkey.
So far, clearances have only been received from Turkey and Russia. The waiting period has expired in the United States and Canada, but Motorola has been informed that the reviewing agencies have not finished their investigations. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce announced in December that they have moved on to phase two of its investigation.
Motorola “expects the transaction to close in early 2012″ but notes that “factors outside the company’s control” could “delay or prevent completion of the transaction altogether.”
The biggest obstacle to completing the transaction could come from Europe where consumer groups are urging the European Union to block the merger. Consumer Watchdog, a US-based advocacy group, has written a letter [.pdf] to the EU asking them to stop the deal.
Parts of the letter read, “Allowing the Motorola Mobility deal would provide Google with unprecedented dominance in virtually all aspects of the mobile world – manufacturing, operating systems, search and advertising. It would be a virtually unstoppable juggernaut. We urge the Commission to block the proposed .5 billion deal.”
Not only does the letter ask the EU to block the merger, but it also calls for an investigation into the Google’s alleged anti-competitive practices.
If you are not familiar with Consumer Watchdog, they have accused Google of engaging in “close relationships” with the U.S. governement and produced several videos attacking former Google CEO, Eric Schmidt.
The EU Commission was originally supposed to make a decision on the merger by January 10th, but that deadline was extended to February 13th after Google submitted additional documents to support its case.
At this point I doubt the deal will get killed, but anything is possible. There was a time when we thought that AT&T’s acquisition of T-Mobile was certain, and look how that turned out.
Did the Galaxy S III just pop up on Samsung’s support site?
Jan 27th
Seriously, we can’t caveat this one enough — there is no way of knowing if this is in fact the Galaxy S III or, if it is, when it might come to market — but, it looks like Samsungs “next big smartphone” just made a cameo on the company’s support pages. Listed as the GT-i9300, the mystery device reared its head over at the Global Download Center of the United Arab Emerites site. If Sammy is to keep with its naming scheme i93XX would be a flagship device — the i90XX line was the Galaxy S, i91XX represents the S2 series, while the i9250 and i9220 are the Nexus and Note respectively. As we warned before though, this could be some mid-range device and Samsung could be changing its naming conventions. Or, perhaps, its yet another variation of an existing model. Still, we’ll take this as a good sign that Seoul squad has something interesting brewing.
Did the Galaxy S III just pop up on Samsung’s support site? originally appeared on Engadget on Fri, 27 Jan 2012 17:26:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.
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Gameloft announces pair of Sprint ID Packs
Jan 27th
Gameloft just dropped us a note to advise that they’ve got a pair of new ID Packs for Sprint consumers. Featuring a number of popular games, wallpapers, widgets, and other content, both are free to Sprint subscribers and can be downloaded immediately. Depending on what type of gamer you are, you can choose from the HD Games ID Pack or the Top Games ID Pack. Can’t decide? Grab them both. Many Sprint handsets offer ID Pack support and allow for multiple bundles. Careful though, you might find that your Sanyo Zio is not really designed for stuff like Assassin’s Creed HD+.
HD Games ID Pack
- Dungeon Hunter2 HD+
- Assassin’s Creed HD+
- Let’s Golf 3
- Order and Chaos Paymium HD+
Top Games ID Pack
- Iron Man 2
- Gangstar 2
- N.O.V.A.
- NFL 2011
Gameloft Launches New Mobile Experience with Sprint ID
As marketplace grows, Gameloft gives gamers an easy way to personalize their mobile device with content that suits their digital lifestyle
PARIS, January 27, 2012 – In an effort to deliver fans the most up-to-date content, special offers and titles, Gameloft, a leading provider of digital and social games, today announced the launch of two new Gameloft-themed Sprint ID packs, including the HD Games ID Pack and Top Games ID Pack, on select Android™-powered smartphones. Available only to Sprint customers, Gameloft’s ID packs will provide gamers with an entirely new mobile experience through a customized bundle of widgets, applications, wallpapers and more.
“Given the expansion of the Android customer base, we’re happy to collaborate with Sprint to bring an innovative way to connect to gaming,” said Baudouin Corman, Vice President of Publishing for the Americas at Gameloft. “As Gameloft continues to provide its audiences with the richest and most advanced mobile gaming experience, with Sprint ID we’re now bringing straightforward access to our content as well.”
In addition to providing direct access to the most recent news and updates, the two Gameloft ID packs will also include an assortment of content and popular games to personalize your device. The two ID packs are detailed as follows:
- HD Games ID Pack - features access to high-definition games including Dungeon Hunter2 HD+, Assassin’s Creed HD+, Let’s Golf 3 and Order and Chaos Paymium HD+ for devices such as Samsung Epic™ 4G, Samsung Epic™ 4G Touch, Samsung Galaxy Tab™ and Mototola Photon™ 4G.
- Top Games ID Pack – features access to a collection of games including Iron Man 2, Gangstar 2, N.O.V.A. and NFL 2011 for devices such as Sanyo Zio™, Samsung Transform™and LG Optimus S™.
Both Gameloft ID packs are free to download with an Everything Data plan from Sprint. Sprint customers can download up to five ID packs at a time and easily swap them out for new ones or switch between them. Future planned updates for the Gameloft ID packs include an RSS feed, push notifications, direct links to freemium titles and a Gameloft Live application.
For more information about Gameloft visit www.gameloft.com.
About Sprint Nextel
Sprint Nextel offers a comprehensive range of wireless and wireline communications services bringing the freedom of mobility to consumers, businesses and government users. Sprint Nextel served more than 53 million customers at the end of 3Q 2011 and is widely recognized for developing, engineering and deploying innovative technologies, including the first wireless 4G service from a national carrier in the United States; offering industry-leading mobile data services, leading prepaid brands including Virgin Mobile USA, Boost Mobile, and Assurance Wireless; instant national and international push-to-talk capabilities; and a global Tier 1 Internet backbone. The 2011 American Customer Satisfaction Index showed Sprint is the #1 most improved company in customer satisfaction, across all industries, over the last three years. Newsweek ranked Sprint No. 3 in its 2011 Green Rankings, listing it as one of the nation’s greenest companies, the highest of any telecommunications company. You can learn more and visit Sprint at www.sprint.com or www.facebook.com/sprint and www.twitter.com/sprint.
About Gameloft
A leading global publisher of digital and social games, Gameloft® has established itself as one of the top innovators in its field since 2000. Gameloft creates games for all digital platforms, including mobile phones, smartphones and tablets (including Apple® iOS and Android® devices), set top boxes, connected TVs and consoles. Gameloft partners with leading international brands such as UNO®, Spider-Man®, James Cameron’s Avatar™, Ferrari® and Sonic Unleashed®. Gameloft also operates its own established franchises, such as Real Football, Asphalt™, Modern Combat 2: Black Pegasus and N.O.V.A Near Orbit Vanguard Alliance®. Gameloft is present in all continents, distributes its games in 100 countries and employs over 4,500 developers.
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