NVIDIA and AC are giving away 5 Nexus 7 prize packages

Win a Nexus 7

The only thing better than hearing about cool Tegra 3 games like Horn is getting some gear to play them on -- and look good doing it. NVIDIA and AC are giving away five Nexus 7 prize packs to help you out here. 

Five lucky winners will each get a 16GB Google Nexus 7, a Lloyd t-shirt from ShopAndroid.com, and a Lloyd Secret Society pin. That's one heck of a combo!

Entering is easy -- hit the Android contest forums and let us know you're interested. We'll pick five winners at random, and contact you via the e-mail address you used to register here at AC. Simple, right? What are you waiing for!

Enter to win a Nexus 7 prize package

 

 

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CyberPowerPC intros Zeus-M Ultrabook series, prices start at $679

CyberPowerPC intros ZeusM Ultrabook series, prices start at $679

There's something going on in Berlin that's left us with an array of upcoming laptops to look forward to, but believe it or not, there are still others looking for the spotlight in the portable department. And, well, such is the case with CyberPowerPC and its recently unveiled Zeus-M Ultrabook series. For starters, the 14.1-inch (1366 x 768) M unit alone starts off at a mere $679, which will get you a third-gen Core i5-3317U CPU paired with decent HD 4000 graphics, USB 3.0, a 60GB SSD and 4GB of RAM -- or, there's an option to make it 8GB for only 20 more bucks. Meanwhile, the pricier, better-specced M2 is $799 and boasts the same Intel processor as its M brethren, but does come standard with 16GB of RAM and a 120GB solid-state drive. Both M Ultrabooks are available now, with CyberPowerPC saying they'll be ready to ship within 5 to 10 business days.

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Samsung Debuts Massive Galaxy Note II, Android-Powered Galaxy Camera

Samsung’s Galaxy Note II is the company’s largest and most powerful smartphone yet. Image: Samsung Electronics

With every flagship Android handset Samsung produces, screen sizes grow. And the company’s latest smartphone is the largest yet: The Galaxy Note II sports a whopping 5.5-inch display.

After months of rumors, Samsung introduced its new Note on Wednesday at the IFA consumer electronics show in Berlin. The Note II is a follow-up to the first-generation Galaxy Note, which the company introduced at the same event last year (though it didn’t hit U.S. carriers until last February).

While the massive display is the Note’s biggest bragging point, Samsung said the Note II is also the most powerful smartphone in its lineup. Inside, the Note II houses a 1.6GHz quad-core processor (Samsung didn’t say if it was one of its Exynos chips or not) and 2GB of RAM. The new Note’s 5.5-inch display features a 1280 x 720 resolution. On the back, the Note II has an 8-megapixel camera, with a 1.9-megapixel shooter up front.

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iOS 6 preview: Guided Access and single-app mode

iOS 6 preview: Guided Access and single-app mode

Something that Apple absolutely does not get enough credit for is their longstanding -- and outstanding -- support for accessibility features, and iOS 6 is no exception. To the already impressive list of accessibility features, Apple is adding Guided Access, a way to lock the iPad into a single app, to help people with autism or similar challenges work independently, without having to worry about accidentally closing an app. It also provides single-app mode functionality for everyone, which makes the iPad far more useful for everything from school tests to mall kiosks.

Here's how Apple describes accessibility and Guided Access in iOS 6:

iOS 6 comes with even more features to make it easier for people with vision, hearing, learning, and mobility disabilities to get the most from their iOS devices. Guided Access helps students with disabilities such as autism remain on task and focused on content. It allows a parent, teacher, or administrator to limit an iOS device to one app by disabling the Home button, as well as restrict touch input on certain areas of the screen. VoiceOver, the revolutionary screen reader for blind and low-vision users, is now integrated with Maps, AssistiveTouch, and Zoom. And Apple is working with top manufacturers to introduce Made for iPhone hearing aids that will deliver a power-efficient, high-quality digital audio experience.

And here's what they've shown off of it so far:

  • Even dedicated, focused apps can have buttons or controls that, if unintentionally triggered, can alter app behavior or even exit the app completely.

  • By activating Guided Access, you can toggle off hardware buttons like the Home button, touch controls completely, or shake controls.

  • You can also selectively disable only certain controls by circling them with your finger.

  • iOS will then disable those controls so they can no longer be triggered in-app.

  • With the Home button disabled, Guided Access also becomes single-app mode. So, for example, a school could provide exams on an iPad without having to worry about students leaving the app, looking up the answers on Safari, and then cheating on the test.

  • Beyond schools, it could serve as a kiosk-mode for museums, stores, restaurants, and numerous other types of businesses and institutions.

Taken by itself, Guided Access is another in a long line of excellent accessibilities features for iOS, in this case the iPad in particular. Combined with single-app, or kiosk-mode, it becomes a powerful tool for any school, business, or institution. It lets them provide highly specific applications, in highly controlled environments, keeping things simple yet still powerful for users and customers.

It's not protected access mode or guest mode, but it's important and it's there.

iOS 6 is scheduled for release this fall, perhaps as soon as September 19. For more on iOS 6 and Siri, check out:

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What Would You Do With a Touchscreen Ultrabook? [Chatroom]

I didn't like the idea of touchscreen ultrabooks when the rumors first popped up, and now that they've all arrived en masse, I still don't like 'em. Sure, the product itself is fine, and they work as they're supposed to, but the concept is just no good. They don't fold, detach, or convert. And given the rise of multitouch trackpads, regularly poking at a laptop screen seems like something that just won't be necessary. More »


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iMore show 308: Angry bits of mostly plastic

Rene and Seth talk Apple vs. Samsung verdict, iPhone 5 and NFC, iPad mini and October, AirPlay and Wi-Fi Direct, Drafts 2.0, Dropbox two-factor verification, and answer your email and Twitter questions. This is the iMore show!

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You can reach all of us on Twitter @iMore, or you can email us at podcast@imore.com

For all our podcasts, including the iMore show, ZEN and TECH, Iterate, and more, see MobileNations.com/shows

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Apple improves UK online shopping experience with live chat and guided tours

Apple improves UK online shopping experience with live chat and guided toursApple has upgraded its online Apple Store shopping experience in the UK with the introduction of live online chat, guided tours and product training. The new service has been rolled out for potential iPhone and iPad buyers in the UK to help them make the correct buying decisions.

Now there’s a whole new way to get help from the Apple Online Store. When shopping for a new iPad or iPhone, you can get answers to all your questions through a personalised, online guided tour. We can even help set up your new product after you get it.

Visit the iPad or iPhone pages on the Apple Online Store, then click the Ask Now button to see your options for contacting a trained Apple Specialist. You can start your session with a phone call or online chat, then switch to a guided tour. Or click “Have us show you” to go straight to the tour.

The new online service even extends beyond the initial purchase. Once you have bought your iPhone or iPad, you can schedule a free online training session. The training will run through how to setup your device and is done at a pace which allows you to follow along when you have your own device in your hand. The session will cover setting up your email, how to download apps and some handy tips and tricks too.

The new service provided by Apple is another thing that differentiates it from the competition. For those that are concerned that it may just be about upselling, Apple confirms that staff do not work on commission and the only thing Apple cares about is making sure you’re completely satisfied with your purchase.

The service does not appear to have gone live in the United States yet but is live in the UK now. If you see it in your country, let know.

Source: Apple Store UK

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How Porno Downloaders Are Shamed into Paying Cash to Keep Their Names Clean [Porn]

You don't pay for porn. That's a problem for pornographers, but aces for porno copyright trolls like John Steele, attorney at law. Buzzfeed took a deep look into how they squeeze money out of porn torrenting cases, whether you downloaded anything or not. More »


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Kid's Corner uncovered for Windows Phone 8: a customizable, simplified launcher for rug rats

Kid's Corner uncovered for Windows Phone 8 a customizable, simplified launcher for rug rats

So, if you don't want your child messing up your smartphone, you can always snag a Mugtuk in hopes of scaring the crap out of them, but before you start inflicting emotional scars -- and racking up psychologist bills -- take a look at what the folks at Microsoft are cooking up for Windows Phone 8, because it seems much more sane. Known as Kid's Corner, the app is a separate launcher that parents may fully customize. Not only can you include or exclude individual apps or games, but also music and video selections. Parents can find Kid's Corner by swiping left from within the lock screen, though it'll also be remarkably easy to exit -- a child merely needs to press the power button. With this in mind, it seems that a lock screen password will be in order. According to The Verge, we can expect this feature to be available on all Windows Phone 8 handsets.

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Granny Smith brings octogenarian X-Games-style skating, smashing action to iPhone and iPad

If you've ever had a hankering for some octogenarian X-Games-style action, look no further than Granny Smith for iPhone and iPad. The premise is simple enough: Granny has has her apples stolen for the last time and she isn't going to stand for it anymore. In fact, cane in hand, armed with baseballs and bananas (just go with it), she's strapped on roller skates and aims to run the thief down.

Granny is a fast old lady, but players need just two simple buttons to send her careening over obstacles and sliding along wires with her trusty cane. Walls collapse and windows shatter as she blasts through them, showing off a robust physics engine that gamers should expect from the makers of the water-splashing puzzler Sprinkle. But even if things get messy after Granny zooms by, the game looks great thanks to artist Henrik Johansson’s vibrant, playful style. If Granny needs a boost, she can toss baseballs and bananas to slow down the apple-bandit and break through obstacles. Just be sure to collect enough coins along the way – and don’t faceplant after a big jump, or you’ll be left with an empty purse!

Granny Smith boasts 36 carefully crafted levels spread out through dozens of 3D, storybook-style worlds. Gameplay is simple and straight forward -- GRANNY SMASH! wouldn't be a bad way to describe it -- and thanks to an advanced physics engine, you can enjoy spectacular crashes with complete particle and debris explosions just to put a point on them. (And the very best moments of chaos and destruction get played right back for you in vintage video format for your viewing pleasure.) Power up Granny with more powerful weapons of mass-destruction, like banana peels, protect her with a helmet, or swap her out entirely for one of two additional characters -- Scruffy or Stanley.

Pity the puny Apple thief.

I've only had time to try it out for a few minutes, but so far, so fun. Or as Jerry Hildrenbrand from Android Central put it: Buying the Granny Smith game is the best buck you'll spend this week. If you've given Granny a go, let me know how you like it.

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