NPD: Global smartphone shipments to outstrip feature phones in 2013

Smartphones would equate to 51.3 percent of the total handset maker, according to NPD. The report predicts that between 2011 and 2016, smartphone shipments will grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 26 percent, to 1.45 billion units, which will
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Why apps shouldn’t always reflect the physical world

Press the button. Flick the switch. Open the file folder. They're all terms we immediately know, but the context is a lot more complicated in a software-centric world. When you hear them, do you think first of handling objects in the physical world or using an app? Your answer will say a lot about how you will respond to interface design. More developers need to think about how their target market will react to this question.

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Coby Kyros 9.7-Inch Android 4.0 8 GB Internet Tablet 4:3 Capacitive Multi-Touchscreen with Built-In Camera, Black MID9740-8

Coby Kyros 9.7-Inch Android 4.0 8 GB Internet Tablet 4:3 Capacitive Multi-Touchscreen with Built-In Camera, Black MID9740-8

9.7-Inch ANDROID OS 4.0 Capacitive Multi-Touchscreen tablet 4:3, Access popular games and apps from the GetJar marketplace, All-in-1 device to browse the web, watch YouTube videos, check Email and much more, Plays popular internet video, music, and photo formats, E-Reader with access to thousands of books, 8GB Internal memory plus microSDHC memory card slot to store your music, photos, and videos, 1GB RAM for seamless multi-tasking, Wireless internet with Wi-Fi (802.11 b/g/n), Hours of use with rechargeable lithium-polymer battery, Screen resolution 1024×768(XGA).

List price: $174.99

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7″ Matricom .TAB Nero Tablet PC – Android 4 Capacitive Multi-Touch 4GB (Blue)

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About Matricom .TAB Nero:

The Nero comes loaded with Google Play Store and ready to run thousands of free apps. The Nero’s multi-touch capacitive screen is responsive and makes Android gaming fun. Connect to wifi and use the integrated webcam to talk to your friends and family. Stay connected to your favorite social networks. Pop in an SD card and watch your favorite movies on the go. Listen to your favorite internet radio stations while reading an eBook. The possibilities are endless!

.TAB Nero Feature Highlights:

The powerful Allwinner CPU is paired with the Mali400 GPU providing smooth 3D gaming.

Matricom .TAB Nero Specs:

* Android 4 ICS Installed including Play Store
* Allwinner A13 1.2GHz CPU
* Mali400 High Performance 3D Gaming GPU
* 4GB total integrated storage (expandable to 32GB with micro SD card!)
* 512MB RAM (DDR3)
* USB Extendable (Flash Drives/HDD/External Keyboard/3G)
* Powerful 3000mah battery lasts 2-4 hours for extended use
* Multi-touch 800×480 capacitive screen is responsive, sharp and interactive
* 360 degree gyro sensor is great for gaming.
* Video Formats: AVI, MP4, FLV, 3GP, MKV, WMV etc.
* Audio Formats: MP3, WMA, OGG, AAC, WAV FLAC etc.
* Picture Formats: JPG/BMP/PNG/GIF
* E-Book Capable: PDF, TXT etc.
* Ports: 1 x Mini USB, 1 x TF Card Slot, 1 x DC Jack, 1 x Earphone Jack
* Package Includes: 1 x Tablet PC, 1 x Charger, 1 x User’s Manual, 1 x Mini USB Cable, 1 x Stylus Pen, 1 x Earphones

.TAB Nero Support:

Firmware downloads and support are available online by Matricom.

List price: $149.99

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MOTOROLA XOOM Android Tablet (10.1-Inch, 32GB, Wi-Fi)

MOTOROLA XOOM Android Tablet (10.1-Inch, 32GB, Wi-Fi)

The Motorola XOOM weighs 25 ounces and measures 9.8 x 6.6 x 0.5 inches. Its 3250 mAh lithium-ion battery is rated at up to 10 hours of video playback, up to 10 hours of Wi-Fi web browsing, and up to 3.3 days of MP3 playback.1-Year Limited Warranty

List price: $499.00

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Haunting Melissa, The First Film Developed As A Mobile App, Releases

Cinema purists everywhere would probably keep themselves awake at night thinking of all the people in the world who only watch movies on their phones and tablets, and I'd love to know what the general consensus is about the indie film Haunting Melissa,
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Mobile app developers blanket Capitol Hill to press for immigration reform

The Association for Competitive Technology has flown 50 chief executives of mobile app developer companies to Washington this week to press for immigration reform and improvements to the country's math and science education programs. The chief
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MobileWalla Q&A: Tackling Mobile App Churn With Big Data

mobilewalla It's no secret that the mobile app market has exploded. Roughly 224 million people use mobile apps on a monthly basis, compared to 221 million desktop users, according to mobile analytics firm Flurry. Advertisers are eagerly
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Sprint Acquires KC-Based Handmark For Its Mobile App – TechCrunch

This deal also brings Sprint some strategic partners like CBS, which has a sports app powered by OneLouder. Tying the work that OneLouder has done on its ad platform with Sprint's customer base should juice its mobile advertising efforts
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DV students create teacher evaluation mobile, tablet app for district use

Desert Vista seniors Jackson Bullock, left, and Parker Peelen give a presentation on their teacher evaluation app to the Tempe Union High School District school board on Wednesday, May 15, 2013. Bullock and Peelen made their app in Desert Vista's
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