Is a Samsung Galaxy Android camera in the works?
Via: Xataca.
As he mentioned during an interview last October, Andy Rubin's dream is to see Android on every screen. A couple of years ago, that might have seemed like something impossible, but we are getting very close to such a world. With Samsung being one of the biggest players in Android, we are not surprised to see that they might be working on an Android camera.
Samsung has filed a trademark for a device called the "Samsung Galaxy Camera" via the USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office). As always, we do not yet know if this is for a device, a service, an app, or if it will even become anything at all (We have seen multiple companies file for trademarks they've never used).
We have seen Polaroid make an attempt at a standalone Android camera as well. Granted, the device we saw at CES was not the best device in the world, but after speaking to Executive Vice President and COO Emanuel Vorona, he assured me that Polaroid's commitment to Android is strong. He even mentioned that the final product would be much better than what we saw at CES, and he just rushed those so we could have something to see at the show.
We still do not know to what extent Samsung would take the Android OS into a camera. The Polaroid Android camera was essentially a camera with a phone in it (as opposed to a phone with a camera). It makes us wonder what Samsung's possible product could be like. Will it also have phone capabilities? Would it work as a WiFi-only device? Will it even have the full capabilities of the operating system, or will it be limited to better fit its purpose?
These, among with other factors will have to be considered by Samsung. We sure hope that they can find a good balance and make a great device. And if Polaroid steps up its game well enough, we might be seeing great Android cameras in the near future.
Being able to edit your pictures with apps, directly from your camera, would be really fun. Not only that, but one could also easily share images through social networks, or upload them to the cloud without needing to connect it to a computer.
As already mentioned, we do not know if Samsung is actually working on something like this. It is simply speculation based on a trademark it has filed for. But let us know your opinions. Do you guys believe we need good Android cameras, or would you prefer phones with better cameras? Would all the photographers out there like to see Android on their DSLR cameras some day?
Samsung Galaxy S2 grabs free Gameloft game
By Joan Lee, VIA:popherald.com.
Ahead of the Mobile World Congress, Samsung treats Galaxy S2 owners with a free Android game.
Aside from the default free Asphalt 6 game (depending on market), Samsung Galaxy S2 owners are getting another free game through Samsung's Apps Store, Gameloft's Modern Combat 3: Fallen Nation. The game is currently priced at $6.99 in the Android Market.
I have no idea if this free Modern Combat for the Galaxy S2 is for a limited time so don't fall asleep on this one.
The new game comes ahead of the rumored Samsung Galaxy S2 Plus unveiling in Europe. Rumors say the Galaxy S2 Plus includes a dual-core CPU clocked at 1.5GHz, but it will reportedly ship with Android 2.3.6 and not Ice Cream Sandwich.
Aside from the S2 Plus, Samsung is also expected to formally introduce the Galaxy S Advance, the Android Gingerbread smartphone with dual-core CPU, contour screen and 5-megapixel camera.
Halliburton decides to dump BlackBerry for iPhone
By: Lee Mathews, VIA:geek.com.
For the past year and a bit, it seems like every time the sun shines on RIM (however briefly) there's always a big, grey cloud that rolls in right away. After receiving positive reactions to the PlayBook OS 2 demo and its added remote display and control features, Halliburton has dropped a bomb on Waterloo: they're dumping BlackBerry smartphones for iPhones.
This is quite a kick in the teeth for RIM. Yes, it's just one company…but Halliburton has more than 60,000 employees and is one of the largest oilfield services companies in the world. They also control several subsidiaries and do millions (or even billions) of dollars in government contract work every year. For Halliburton to very publicly announce that they're done with BlackBerry is a serious black eye for RIM.
RIM has, after all, built their reputation on providing strong enterprise services to customers just like Halliburton. Even though the company is only transitioning 4,500 users to the iPhone, it could signal impending doom for BlackBerry in the enterprise. Halliburton deals with scores of other companies, and there are plenty of subcontractors (and competitors) around the globe that no doubt look to them for direction.
With their employees now packing iPhones, Halliburton says they'll be able to "better support [their] mobile applications initiatives."
So, who else has jumped the BlackBerry ship? Other high-profile defections include Barclays and Credit Suisse, where more than 7,000 users opted to use their own Android smartphones and iPhones instead of sticking with a BlackBerry.
2012 could be a make-or-break year for RIM and their new CEO. Hopefully they can bring something more exciting to the table than the new "Be Bold" campaign and a few new Curves.
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