Mobile Miscellany: week of August 6th, 2012

Not all mobile news is destined for the front page, but if you're like us and really want to know what's going on, then you've come to the right place. This past week, Sprint began testing its LTE network in Boston and we've come across a QWERTY slider from LG that'll be hitting a convenience store near you. These stories and more await after the break. So buy the ticket and take the ride as we explore the "best of the rest" for this week of August 6th, 2012.

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Mobile Miscellany: week of August 6th, 2012 originally appeared on Engadget on Sat, 11 Aug 2012 22:35:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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PCR Magazine � August 2012

 

PCR Magazine – August 2012
English | PDF | 116 pages | 17.7 MB

PCR Magazine brings you the latest product information, including hardware and software charts and market analysis.

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Billboard Magazine _ 18 August 2012

 

Billboard Magazine is the weekly music magazine from the US, will reviews, news and chart information in each issue.

Billboard Magazine – 18 August 2012
English | 56 pages | HQ PDF | 70.00 Mb

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Hello! Canada Magazine _ 20 August 2012

HELLO! Canada is a weekly celebrity and lifestyle magazine and the country’s top seller on newsstands. Published around the globe in 19 different editions, HELLO! Canada and its sister publication, Hola!, are renowned for their world-exclusive stories and spectacular photography of A-list stars, royalty and local celebrities. HELLO! Canada, which launched in 2006, has a paid circulation of 140,000 and readership of 900,000 per issue.

Hello! Canada Magazine – 20 August 2012
English | 84 pages | HQ PDF | 61.00 Mb

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Samsung Galaxy S III LTE to support VoLTE calls, starting with Korea in August

Aren't you glad you waited to buy an LTE version of the Galaxy S III? Samsung has confirmed that the versions with faster cellular data will support Voice over LTE on appropriately equipped networks, giving them that IP-based boost to call quality. The rollout will start with the Korean LTE model receiving support in August -- we suspect SK Telecom is an early partner here -- followed by a deployment in foreign LTE markets, which would mostly limit the upgrades to American and Canadian owners. About our only qualm is with Samsung's assertion that the update makes the Galaxy S III the "world's first Voice over LTE smartphone:" we're pretty sure the fine folks at LG and MetroPCS have a thing or two to say about keeping up with current events.

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Samsung Galaxy S III LTE to support VoLTE calls, starting with Korea in August originally appeared on Engadget on Wed, 08 Aug 2012 22:38:00 EDT. Please see our terms for use of feeds.

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Playboy Netherlands - August 2012

Playboy Netherlands – August 2012
PDF | 114 Pages | Dutch | 54.06 MB

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Edge Magazine - August 2012-PFN

Edge Magazine is a Magazine with previews and reviews on a limited number of games across all videogaming formats. Edge magazine includes news on the latest technology and interviews with the creators of games and is a really well made magazine.

Edge Magazine - August 2012-PFN
English | 164 pages | HQ PDF | 112.19 MB

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Windows 8 Finalized, RTM Arrives on August 15, "Metro" UI Name Dumped

schedule, Microsoft has reportedly finalized the build of Windows 8, with which the company will launch the operating system to the public. After releasing several internal and some public pre-launch builds (such as Beta, Release Preview), the company is ready with the RTM (release to market) build, which is fit for commercial release. Windows 8 RTM, in its various variants, will be available first to enterprise customers and industry partners starting August 15. The commercial launch is on course for October 26, 2012.

In related news, the threat of trademark litigation by German retail giant Metro Group has forced Microsoft to trash the codename "Metro" to refer to its new tiled user-interface (UI), which makes the OS optimized for touchscreens, but is also the primary UI for non-touch computing platforms (such as desktop PCs). According to reports, Microsoft will merely stop referring to Metro UI as such. Metro UI invited criticism from some evaluators of pre-launch Windows 8 builds, particularly from the desktop PC and non-touch notebook platforms.

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Xiaomi Phone 2 may debut on August 16th, packaging will withstand 180kg of force

Amid rumors that Chinese startup Xiaomi will soon be bringing out its next-gen Android smartphone, various spy shots have been circulating around the web. However, a company representative has already shot them down by claiming they were all rejected designs, though the same person told CNMO that the so-called "Xiaomi Phone 2" will feature a larger display as well as Qualcomm's quad-core chip clocked at 1.5GHz. If true, this would make the new Xiaomi Phone officially the first smartphone to pack the beefy APQ8064 silicon, which should be no surprise given the tight partnership between Xiaomi and Qualcomm -- not to mention that the latter is also a notable investor of the phone maker. As to when we'll know the truth, Sina Tech is reporting that according to an insider, Xiaomi will be hosting the launch event on August 16th and will, oddly enough, offer tickets to non-media attendees for ¥199 (about $30) per head. On the contrary, fans were able to just walk into the unveiling of the original Xiaomi Phone -- three million of which have been sold as of June.

Meanwhile, Xiaomi founder Lei Jun and his colleagues have been showing off the minimalistic, eco-friendly packaging of their upcoming second-gen smartphone -- more pics after the break. And as before, the company pulled the standing-on-box stunt again, only this time they bumped the weight from 85kg to 180kg which obviously required an extra fellow, as you can see above. Looks like the new MIUI flagship device is all set for a safe delivery -- all we need now is a price.

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Gladget Magazine - August 2012

Gladget Magazine - August 2012
English | True PDF | 90 pages | 29,32 MB

Gladget Magazine is all about technology, gadgets and hardware, available for free online. Published by the same crew as Gamecca Magazine, Gladget presents information that is easy to understand and guarantees that every review is hands-on.
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Expat Living Singapore - August 2012

Expat Living Singapore - August 2012
True PDF | English | 324 pages | 83,26 MB

EXPAT LIVING focuses on what???s happening for expatriates in Singapore, including shopping, decorating, entertainment, arts and crafts. In addition to providing useful tools and advice, EXPAT LIVING keeps its readers up-to-the-minute with information on the latest rental opportunities; and lifestyle trends, both at home and around town. EXPAT LIVING is a monthly magazine published by Expat Living Publications Pte Ltd, which also publishes additional annual supplements such as, kids' guide, body & mind guide, travel guide and city guide.
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Gamecca Magazine - August 2012

Gamecca Magazine - August 2012
True PDF | English | 95 Pages | 40.89 MB

Gamecca Magazine is quality colorful magazine about computer games on Playstation 3, PS2 and PSP, tips, announcements, tips on selecting computer settings.
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Official Xbox Magazine USA - August 2012(HQ PDF)

Official Xbox Magazine USA - August 2012
English | 100 pages | HQ PDF | 78.00 Mb

Official Xbox Magazine is a monthly video game magazine which started in November 2001 around the launch of the original Xbox. A preview issue was released for E3 2001, with another preview issue for November 2001. The magazine is bundled with a disc that includes game demos, preview videos and trailers, and other content, such as game or Xbox updates and free gamerpics. The discs also provide the software for the Xbox 360 for backward compatibility of original Xbox games for those without broadband and Xbox Live access.
The magazine features previews, reviews, and cheat codes for Xbox games. On November 22, 2005 the Xbox 360 was released, and the magazine began including Xbox 360 game reviews, previews, and Xbox 360-compatible games on the demo disc. The Official Xbox Magazine reviews every Xbox, Xbox 360 and Xbox Live Arcade game, as well as downloadable content and expansion packs.]]>

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