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Samsung Galaxy S III manual goes online, teaches you wax-on, wax-off

admin — Tue, 15 May 2012 14:02:00 +0000

As you can imagine, we love nothing more than sitting next to a roaring log fire and diving into a good owners manual. As luck would have it, we’d just finished the last one, and then this lands in our laps. Yes, if you’ve already decided that you will be treating yourself to Samsung’s latest mobile darling, you can start boning up on all those new features, and see the specifications for yourself in black and white. At the very least, you can start getting to grips with those new “use motion” gestures. Our favorite? The “Palm touch” media pause move. Hit the source to find your own fave.Samsung Galaxy S III manual goes online, teaches you wax-on, wax-off originally appeared on Engadget on Tue, 15 May 2012 06:02:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.PermalinkSammobile | Samsung |Email this|Comments

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Samsung, Qualcomm join forces on wireless charging standard‎ – TechSpot

admin — Tue, 08 May 2012 22:59:08 +0000

TechSpotSamsung, Qualcomm join forces on wireless charging standard‎TechSpotBy Jose Vilches Wireless charging has been around for a while — the late Palm Pre famously supported it three years ago — but the technology is set to receive a major push thanks to industry giants Samsung Electronics and Qualcomm.Wireless charging is still such a messITworld.comOh no: not another wireless charging group!GigaOMall 62 news articles

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New App Reporting Available

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 22:01:32 +0000

We are pleased to announce two new additions to the Developer Center. The first is an upgraded reporting system for app downloads that provides better visibility and analytics. The second is a new option for those developers who wish to set a privacy policy for their apps.
The new reporting system provides the ability to compare downloads to updates as well as show developers the number of active devices with their apps installed.

Developers can filter by installed version number and date range. Reports can be grouped by day, week or month. At release, there will be about two weeks worth of data in the new system. These improved reports should make it easier for developers to keep track of their app downloads.
With the new privacy policy option developers whose apps collect personal data can now include a URL that points to their privacy policy. The URL is entered in the Tax/Legal section of the app submission process. Additionally, developers can specify a company privacy policy by editing their account details and including a link to the policy in the Company section. Developers should review the applicable laws to see if a privacy policy is required.
We’re always striving to improve the developer experience on webOS. If you have suggestions you would like to share with us, please visit our forums.

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Samsung Galaxy S3: Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade from Galaxy S2 – Mobile & Apps

admin — Mon, 07 May 2012 19:25:50 +0000

Mobile & AppsSamsung Galaxy S3: Top 10 Reasons to Upgrade from Galaxy S2Mobile & AppsFirst seen with the Palm Pre then every other webOS device after. Gladly, wireless charging has made its way to the Galaxy S3, we only hope Samsung doesn't follow Palm into the grave. The Galaxy S3 and the S2 both have an 8-megapixel camera.and more

AllShare Cast wireless streaming dongle for Samsung Galaxy S III — hands-on (video)

admin — Fri, 04 May 2012 00:32:00 +0000

If you’re looking to pair up a brand new GS III with a bigger screen, but you’re not yet part of the Smart TV generation, then this little accessory could get you out of a fix. It’s palm-sized with a single blue LED light indicating a connection, but honestly you don’t ever need to look at it: it doesn’t need line-of-sight to your handset because it uses a wireless protocol called WiFi Display, which means you can happily leave it dangling out of the way behind your TV. The unit has two cables: one for power and the other for the HDMI connection to your TV, which can transmit up to 1080p video and audio. As you’ll see in the hands-on video after the break, it works for direct mirroring, so you can watch movies, play games or reel off holiday slideshows. But it also has a more enterprise-focused feature, in the form of a slideshow function in cahoots with the Polaris Office app, which means you can use your GS III as a controller for a presentation. It’s a simple idea, but it all seemed to work smoothly and we can imagine it coming in pretty handy. Gallery: Samsung AllShare Cast accessory for the Galaxy S IIIContinue reading AllShare Cast wireless streaming dongle for Samsung Galaxy S III — hands-on (video)AllShare Cast wireless streaming dongle for Samsung Galaxy S III — hands-on (video) originally appeared on Engadget on Thu, 03 May 2012 16:32:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.Permalink | |Email this|Comments

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Nokia Lumia 800 mod enables Touchstone charging – SlashGear

admin — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:55:51 +0000

SlashGearNokia Lumia 800 mod enables Touchstone chargingSlashGearWe're unfortunately not quite at the point where wireless charging is a reality, but there have been some phones capable of sucking down power via induction, like the Palm Pre. With a little bit of modding know-how and hard work, one YouTube user has …Nokia's new phone was meant to herald the company's revivalMacleans.caall 112 news articles

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Enyo at the RVA Hackathon

admin — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:52:41 +0000

This past weekend (April 20-21) fellow Developer Relations member Roy Sutton and I were proud to represent Enyo at the RVA Hackathon in Richmond, VA. This was a free, 24 hour event for developers of all kinds to come together and work on various projects. The event started on Friday evening and lasted throughout the night and into the next evening.
On Saturday morning, we teamed with Arthur Thornton – a name familiar in the Enyo community and creator of several popular webOS apps – to take on the task of helping him create an audio identification app. The goal for the day was to create an Enyo-based application that would successfully run on the TouchPad and could be easily packaged for multiple platforms.
Things got started as Arthur began setting up the server required to perform the back-end audio fingerprinting/matching, while Roy and I worked on the core functionality. By lunchtime we had the server responding to service calls, local databases created, and much of the core functionality working. After some chicken tacos, we powered on for a few hours: adding missing features, fixing inevitable bugs, and chugging copious amounts of Red Bull. A couple hours before the event was officially over, we had an app that could record audio, match the audio fingerprint, and save that item to your history.
The only real technical issue we experienced was with the free audio-fingerprinting service that was used, which failed to match as many songs as we expected. However, there are other paid audio-fingerprinting services available that promise more success, so this issue could be resolved without too much of a headache.
When it was all said and done, we had a working proof-of-concept that took around eight hours to complete. I’m once again surprised by how quickly an Enyo app can come together. So, what are you doing with your day?

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April Code Releases for Open webOS

admin — Sat, 28 Apr 2012 01:02:04 +0000

As April draws to a close we are pleased to share more code for Open webOS. This month’s scheduled release includes support for Node.js as well as updates to Enyo and Ares.
In addition, we are pleased to announce early delivery of the System Manager Bus (which was originally scheduled for July) and a release of three policy components based on our Platform Portability Layer. We’re happy to be ahead of schedule in getting this component of the Open webOS platform into your hands.
Node.js is a JavaScript platform for deploying event-driven applications. It also forms the backbone for writing services in Open webOS. The code available from this release includes the bindings necessary to access the System Manager Bus.
The System Manager Bus, also known as Luna-service2, implements the Inter-Process Communications (IPC) mechanism used by Open webOS. Included with the release are utilities for monitoring and debugging. More information is available here. We were pleased to have this piece ready ahead of schedule so we’re making it available to the community.
The three system policy components included in this release are Powerd, Sleepd, and Storaged. Each is implemented using our Platform Portability Layer and demonstrates how to interface to system devices. More information is available on the Systems Policy Components page.
The Enyo team has been hard at work. This latest release of Enyo includes a number of new features including the new List widget. Also, the Ares 2 repo is now public. Head over to enyojs.com for more on both Enyo and Ares.
Finally, as with other Open webOS components, you can find all the source online and detailed information at the project Web site. Keep the feedback, pull requests, comments, and ideas coming. Open webOS is already a better platform from the contributions the community has made!

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Developer Center Updates

admin — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 04:25:56 +0000

A few astute developers may have noticed a couple of new features in the My Apps section of the Developer Center Web site. This last weekend we rolled out some changes to make it easier for developers to monitor their apps and generate promo codes.
The first change allows developers to see app reviews for their apps within the Developer Center. Developers can view the reviews by version, date, or rating. With this new feature developers will be better able to monitor user sentiment and quickly determine if updates are producing the desired effect.

The second change allows for shorter promo codes. These new ‘printable’ promo codes are easier for users to type than the traditional ‘secure’ promo codes. Developers can now choose the type of promo codes they generate depending upon how the codes will be distributed.

We continue to work on the Developer Center to improve the usefulness for developers. We know how important good tools are for engaging and retaining customers. We look forward to introducing even more features in the future. If you would like to discuss the new features please visit this post in the forum.

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When Super-Sized Smartphones Become Pocketable Tablets | When Super-Sized … – Benchmark Reviews

admin — Sun, 15 Apr 2012 21:39:34 +0000

When Super-Sized Smartphones Become Pocketable Tablets | When Super-Sized …Benchmark ReviewsSomewhere between walking my dog in the morning and heading out for lunch, my trusty Palm Pre vanished into thin air. I tried calling it with Skype but heard no ring. Next, I retraced that morning's route. It had been raining steadily, making the odds …

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Family YMCA of the Desert to hold Underwater egg hunt Easter Sunday in Palm Desert – The Desert Sun

admin — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 12:17:25 +0000

Family YMCA of the Desert to hold Underwater egg hunt Easter Sunday in Palm Desert The Desert Sun The event will be held 2 to 3:45 pm April 8 at the Palm Desert Aquatic Center, 73-751 Magnesia Falls Drive.

Theater review: ‘Private Lives’ from Mad Cow Theatre – Orlando Sentinel

admin — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 09:42:55 +0000

Orlando Sentinel Theater review: 'Private Lives' from Mad Cow Theatre Orlando Sentinel By Matthew J. Palm , Orlando Sentinel Theater Critic A successful staging ofNoel Coward's”Private Lives” means pulling off a tricky balancing act with precision — several balancing acts, in fact. Perhaps director Timothy Williams is also a tightrope ..

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Hurricane coming? Palm Beach County creating app for that – Palm Beach Post

admin — Sun, 01 Apr 2012 00:06:17 +0000

Hurricane coming? Palm Beach County creating app for that Palm Beach Post He said he hopes to include pre -storm information on phones, such as evacuations, perhaps as early as this hurricane season. People in South Florida and nationwide have a phalanx of sources of information in an emergency.

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Free pet adoption event in Thousand Palms has tattoo contest – The Desert Sun

admin — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 13:12:33 +0000

Free pet adoption event in Thousand Palms has tattoo contest The Desert Sun No mythical creatures. The winner will receive a $100 gift certificate to 111 Tattoo, 73-520 Highway 111, Palm Desert.

Palm Sunday dinner delivery available for seniors – Milton Daily Standard

admin — Sat, 31 Mar 2012 12:51:22 +0000

Palm Sunday dinner delivery available for seniors Milton Daily Standard MILTON — The Milton Fire Department's annual Palm Sunday ham dinner features free delivery for senior citizens in the Milton area. Standard Journal incorrectly reported Friday that the dinner was free for senior citizens.

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