Video: Ice Cream Sandwich Features on the Galaxy Nexus – Browser Controls, Movie Studio, and New Voice-to-Text

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Continuing on our quest to bring you all there is to know about the Galaxy Nexus and Ice Cream Sandwich ahead of Verizon’s launch, we have another quick hitting Android 4.0 features video. In our previous video we touched on the boot up time, screenshots, disabling system apps and more. In this video, we cruise through the browser, editing movies, and the greatly-improved voice-to-text engine. The video is after the break, but don’t forget to check out our hardware and software overview video as well.  

Video: Ice Cream Sandwich Features on the Galaxy Nexus – Disabling Apps, Camera Software, Settings Menu, and Boot Time

by: | posted 11.28.11 | News, Videos

We are in full Galaxy Nexus mode right now with the unlocked version landing on our doorsteps over the weekend. We posted up a quick gallery on Friday, but have since posted a hardware and software tour to give you a feel for this amazing new smartphone. Going forward, we’ll be tossing out Ice Cream Sandwich highlight videos to get you prepared for the day that Verizon finally decides to approve the phone for sale. In this first video, we take a look at disabling system apps, how the Settings menu is handled, the incredibly fast boot time, and more.  

Android Music Market Hosting Cyber Monday Sale – Full Albums For Just $1.99

by: | posted 11.28.11 | Deals, News

Cyber Monday is almost over, but you still have time to grab some great albums from the Android Music Market for just two bucks.  You will be able to steal Drake’s new album, Pink Floyd’s The Dark Side of the Moon, Coldplay’s Mylo Xyloto, and many many more for this extremely low price.

Go grab some albums and support the music!

Android Music Market

ProCapture For Android Brings Pro Camera Features To Your Mobile Phone

by: | posted 11.28.11 | Apps, News

Not happy with the short amount of features that come stock with the Android camera application?  Then say, “hello” to ProCapture.  Made by nEast Studios, ProCapture brings many features you would find on a nicer digital camera to a mobile[phone] platform.  Features such as a timer, burst, WideShot, Panorama, and reduced noise.

There is a free version available on the Market for those wanting to try it out before shelling out the $5 for the Pro version.  But wait, thanks to Cyber Monday, potential buyers can pick up the Pro vesion for just $2.50.  Might want to scoop it up before it goes back to its normal price.

Market Link ($2.50 until 11/29) | Market Link (Free)

And the Winner of NGGG #4 and an Asus Transformer with Prize Pack is…

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A month ago today, we announced our November Gobbler Gaming Giveaway (NGGG), a month long contest that included four (4) NVIDIA Tegra 2 powered tablets and a couple of gaming-inspired prize packs. For the last 3 weeks, we have handed out a different tablet, with the prize packs (Jamboxes and $25 gift cards) being tacked on during the last two giveaways. Up first was the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 followed by the Asus Transformer last week and then another GTab. So far we have seen an intense amount of participation, but these last two weeks were even crazier thanks to the added prize packs.

With over 3,000 entries in just over a week, we are officially blown away for the 4th straight week in a row. So as to not delay this announcement any further, let’s get to it.

The winner is… 

Video: First Look at the Samsung Galaxy Nexus [Unlocked]

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It has been a couple of days since we picked up a Galaxy Nexus from the UK, so it was about time we put together a quick video tour of it. The device, as you may have expected, is living up to expectations. The build of the phone far surpasses that of previous “cheap feeling” Samsung phones, the screen is gorgeous, performance-wise it’s super fast, and of course Ice Cream Sandwich is a treat to play with. Whenever we do get our hands on the LTE version here in the states, I have a feeling you will be blown away just as I have been. Battery life will be a concern when that version arrives, but I’m starting to think the stock and unlockable experience will overshadow those worries.

Check out our quick tour of the device after the break. 

Wii’s “Game of the Year”, World of Goo Makes Its Way To Android

by: | posted 11.28.11 | Games, News

Owner of a Wii or iDevice?  Then we are sure there is a chance you have heard of World of Goo.  If you are an Android purist, then maybe you have seen it available for your PC.  Starting now,  the classic game World of Goo is available on the Android Market.  This game has won “Game of the Year” and many other awards for the Wii and even the iPad, so it is about darn time it came to Android.