“One of the reasons I decided to make the switch from using an iPhone to an Android phone — in addition to the freedom it allowed me from Apple’s walled garden — was that I was interested in trying out Google’s version of “augmented reality” search, namely Google Now.”
Google recognizes Palestine in update to its localized search page
“Google has changed the localized search page that was previously labelled for the “Palestinian territories” to simply read “Palestine.”
Staples becomes first major US retailer to sell 3D printers with $1,299 Cube
“The day you’ll be able to walk into a national retail chain and leave with a 3D printer is almost here. Staples today announced that it’s begun selling 3D Systems’ Cube 3D Printer for $1,299.”
Samsung says microSD slot makes up for Galaxy S4’s storage shortcomings
“Some buyers of Samsung’s new Galaxy S4 have been disappointed to learn that the 16GB model offers only around 8GB of user-accessible storage. However, in a statement to CNET, Samsung is reminding irked customers that they can easily remedy any concerns with the help of the built-in microSD slot.”
AT&T rumored to launch new ‘All in One’ brand in June as carrier gets serious about prepaid
“Next month AT&T will reportedly unveil a new “All in One” prepaid brand, representing the carrier’s latest attempt to pull in consumers seeking commitment-free mobile service. According to Fierce Wireless, plans for the June launch are still tentative.”
Breakfast of Champions, my socks! Ms. Penny’s fiber diet I guess.
Verizon Galaxy Note II getting Android 4.1.2 today
“If you’ve got a Verizon Galaxy Note 2, you should now have an update to Android 4.1.2 waiting for you. Thanks to Roustermiller in the Android Central forums, we have the build.prop information: Head over to the update thread for changes posted as they are found.”
Hotmail Takes a Dirt Nap
“Hotmail, the Web-based email service Microsoft acquired in 1997 for $500 million — its largest acquisition at the time — is no more. Microsoft said Thursday that it has finished its Hotmail to Outlook.”
Halo feature from Paranoid Android team demoed in video
“For many folks, half the fun of having an Android phone or tablet is hacking the daylights out of it. For the average user, that means installing custom tweaks and ROMs. For the developer types, though, it means something different.”
How do RSS users want to share content? Digg and Feedly try to find out — paidContent
“With time ticking down until Google Reader’s demise, competing RSS services are trying to perfect products that will lure in former Reader users.”