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Video: Galaxy S4 Screen Does Not Scratch Easily, Can We Stop Making These Yet?

by: | posted 04.22.13 | News, Videos

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A sure fire way to get yourself some Youtube clicks is to buy the latest smartphone and put it through a scratch test. They have been around for years now that our displays are actually worth caring about, but since the advent of Gorilla Glass we know most keys/metal objects won’t scratch them easily. The Galaxy S4 features Gorilla Glass 3 so you guessed it: it doesn’t scratch. However, if you will sleep easier at night knowing a butter knife won’t scratch your screen, feel free to watch the full video.

I can’t wait for the “Galaxy S4 Drop Test!” video, though! #saidnoone

Via:  SamMobile

Google Launches One Today Beta, Helping Nonprofits Reach Their Goals $1 Per Day

by: | posted 04.19.13 | Apps, News

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Google launched a new app and program through Google Play called One Today. The project is still in beta right now, you have to request an invite from Google, but the plan is for the app to bring a list of nonprofits and their causes to your app, and with just one click you can donate a dollar to help their cause. 

Video: Teaser Trailer Released for Upcoming Game, Daddy Was a Thief

by: | posted 04.19.13 | Apps, Games, News, Videos

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In these hard economic times, what are you to do when you get fired and you are afraid of the wife scolding you for not bringing home the bacon? In the upcoming game for Android, Daddy Was a Thief, one man takes the situation into his own hands and turns to a life of crime to support his family, pretty much like Breaking Bad.

Verizon 4G LTE Coming to Five New Markets Today, Expands in Many Others

by: | posted 04.18.13 | News

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Verizon is determined not to allow anyone to catch them in the race to cover the entire US with 4G LTE. Today, they are lighting the towers on five new markets, so more customers can enjoy the awesome speeds that LTE provides. Beyond the new areas, they are expanding in others throughout much of the northeast. They are trying to shadow their 3G network this year, and it’s looking like they are well on their way. 

Facebook Rolls Out VoIP Feature to Messenger App for Android

by: | posted 04.18.13 | Apps, News

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The past couple weeks have been pretty big for Facebook, first launching Chat Heads and following it up with Home. To make sure that you never leave Facebook’s applications, they have upgraded their Messenger app again today to include free VoIP calling for people in the US.  If you need to get ahold of someone on your Facebook friends list, this feature is live in your Messenger app right now. 

Google’s Q1 Earnings: $14 Billion in Revenue, Net Income of $3.35 Billion

by: | posted 04.18.13 | News

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Today, Google has opened their books and let us take a peek on how well the first quarter of 2013 went for them. Google earned themselves $14 billion in revenue over the first 3 months of the year. An increase of 31% compared to Q1 of last year, but the past two quarters have been in the same neighborhood, so growth has slowed a bit. 

Suit Up: Gameloft Releases Official Iron Man 3 Gameplay Trailer Before April 25 Launch

by: | posted 04.18.13 | Apps, Games, News, Videos

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If you are like me, you have the date circled for Iron Man 3 to hit theaters. With the movie getting close, you know it is almost time for the inevitable video game tie-in. Gameloft has released the official trailer for the game showing off gameplay in anticipation of the launch next week on April 25. 

Microsoft Surface Estimated to Be Selling Better Than the Nexus 10

by: | posted 04.18.13 | News

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When the Nexus 7 launched with a combination of low price and decent specs, it was just what Google needed to give Android tablets a good name. When the Nexus 10 launched with one of the best displays in the industry and stock Jelly Bean, it made a good follow up to the Nexus 7, but sales so far haven’t done the same.