Mark/Space has released the newest update of its award-winning synchronization software for Android phone and tablet users, The Missing Sync for Android 2.0. The new version is fully compatible with Android 4.0 (Ice Cream Sandwich), features enhanced video, support for more tablets, a dynamic podcast plug-in, and various fixes and enhancements. The release of 2.0 also means that each purchaser receives three copies for the price of one.

The Missing Sync for Android 2.0 synchronizes Android phone and tablet users’ information, files and media with their PCs or Macs via Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and USB. Busy Android users save precious time because The Missing Sync for Android 2.0 syncs contacts, calendars, notes, tasks, music, video and photos automatically so that they don’t have to manually update their information, files, documents, playlists, photo albums, and more.

We’ve also dramatically enhanced our proprietary automatic wireless “Proximity Sync™.” Everyone knows how tedious and time-consuming it is to manually transfer and update data and files between their Android device and computer. The Missing Sync solves that dilemma. In fact, no other Android sync software automatically and wirelessly synchronizes with both PCs and Macs whenever the Android user’s phone or tablet is within proximity (usually within 30 feet) of their computer. The automatic syncing can be customized based on what sync time intervals are set by the user.

With The Missing Sync for Android 2.0, there’s no need to remember to conduct a sync, and users don’t have to worry whether their info is updated and the same between their computer and Android device. Plus, Android media sync is also available via the traditional USB cable.

With the inclusion of the popular Fliq add-on apps by Mark/Space, available from Google Play (formerly Android Market), users can also sync contacts and calendars with Outlook, Entourage and iCal, making of The Missing Sync for Android 2.0 the true all-in-one Android-to-computer sync program. Plus, users can sync their MP3s, photos, video files and iTunes playlists and photo albums.

In addition, The Missing Sync for Android 2.0 has many other features, including the ability to create ringtones from a music collection, convert home movies to watch on an Android device, transfer Internet Explorer and Safari bookmarks from a PC or Mac, export text messages and phone call logs to a PC or Mac for viewing, searching, sorting and storing. Also included is the cool app, Mark/Space Notebook.

Additionally, if an owner of The Missing Sync for Android 2.0 ever loses their phone or tablet, they’ll have a backup of their precious data stored on their computer, and vice versa, thanks to The Missing Sync. Altogether, when customers purchase The Missing Sync for Android 2.0, they get much more than the best Android sync software.

With two extra licenses for each purchased license, The Missing Sync owners can give the extra copies to family, friends and colleagues, or use them on multiple devices, such as an extra Android phone or tablet.

Visit the Mark/Space website to get more information on sync features, watch overview videos, check the requirements, browse the screenshot gallery, and purchase the 3-for-1 updated version of The Missing Sync for Android 2.0. Everything you need in one software suite.

http://www.markspace.com/products/android/missing-sync-android.html

Galaxy Nexus will be available in Sprint Stores, Sprint Business Sales, Telesales (1-800-SPRINT1) and Web Sales (www.sprint.com) beginning on Sunday, April 22, for $199.99 (excluding taxes) with a new line of service or eligible upgrade and two-year service agreement. Pre-sale orders begin today at www.sprint.com/nexus. Customers who pre-order Galaxy Nexus will begin receiving their devices as early as Friday, April 20 – two days before the device goes on sale – while supplies last.

Manufactured by Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile), a leading global mobile phone provider and the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the United States¹, Galaxy Nexus pairs the beauty of Samsung hardware with a Pure Google experience. It is built on Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, Android 4.0, Ice Cream Sandwich, which brings an entirely new look and feel to Android. Simple layouts with subtle animations and delightful flourishes make everything feel alive. The home screen, web browser, email and everything in between have been rethought and redesigned to make Android simple, beautiful and beyond smart

Galaxy Nexus is powered by a 1.2GHz dual-core processor producing rich graphics, faster upload and download times and HD multimedia content. Designed with a brilliant 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED™ contour touchscreen display and 1280×720 resolution, Galaxy Nexus offers a beautiful viewing experience with vivid images.

Galaxy Nexus has a full-featured 5-megapixel camera with automatic focus and 1080p video capture, top-notch, low-light performance and zero shutter lag. Open it right from your lock screen and fire off a photo instantly. Snapping several photos is quicker than the blink of an eye, and single-motion panoramic mode lets you take beautiful panorama pictures with Galaxy Nexus.

Additional key features include:

• Google Play™: The one-stop shop for all your favorite entertainment. With more than 500,000 apps, millions of songs and books and thousands of movies, Google Play has something for everyone.
• Google Voice™ makes people’s lives easier by providing one phone number to use for the rest of your life. Easily manage up to six devices with one Sprint phone number, use intelligent call routing and advanced call controls like call screening, blocking and recording, and online management of SMS, voicemail and call logs at www.google.com/voice.
• Google Wallet™: Turn your smartphone into your wallet using NFC to make safe, secure purchases at more than 100,000 participating retailers.
• Android Beam™ allows the user to quickly share web pages, apps, contacts and YouTube™ videos with friends by simply tapping two compatible phones together.
• 3G/4G Mobile Hotspot capability supporting up to 10 Wi-Fi® enabled devices simultaneously.

NVision, the next generation content tablet app featuring the hottest gaming, entertainment, and tech editorial, is now live in the Android app store. A free download for Tegra-powered Android tablets, NVision highlights Android and PC gaming, movies, gadgets, and technology with an eye for the most exciting and groundbreaking graphics. Updated daily with high-def visuals, video, and in-depth stories, NVision covers the spectrum of visual entertainment from the newest games and effects-driven movies to the hottest gadgets and visual technology.

“NVision is a new brand of entertainment publication designed for today’s digital lifestyle,” said John Gower, CEO of NVision publisher Dialect. “We deliver the best games, entertainment, and technology content that enthusiast and mainstream Android tablet and PC users crave, served fresh daily on your device.”

NVision’s innovative content is overseen by Will Tuttle, a ten-year video game industry veteran who was previously Editor-in-Chief at GameSpy.com and TeamXbox.com. The app’s gaming coverage is unique, bringing together insider perspectives and in-depth analysis of developer technology and techniques to reveal the art and science behind the hottest games on Android, PC and console. NVision also sorts through the over 450,000 Android apps to pick the best apps every week, with direct download links for seamless access.

On the tech front, NVision takes readers to the forefront of visual technology—from blazing graphics processors to 3D monitors and in-car entertainment—for in-depth coverage of tomorrow’s tech today. For movie fans, NVision reveals the secrets behind dazzling special effects and covers the latest movie scoops while bringing the biggest stories in entertainment to tablets. The app’s gadget section previews the coolest new devices on the market—from tablets to the latest phones and smart TVs—to give readers all the info they need to make the right choice.

“NVision is quite unlike any other digital entertainment and technology publication in print or on the web,” said Will Tuttle, Editor-in-Chief for NVision. “With a sharp focus on the visuals and industry-leading technology that drive modern games and films, all your favorite content is wrapped into a single app that uses the full capability of Tegra-powered Android tablets to showcase a superlative presentation with slick graphics, insightful editorial content, rich video, and interactive links to take you directly to apps.”

NVision’s content at launch includes a feature on what gamers can expect from Ubisoft’s upcoming Assassin’s Creed III, a look at some previously unreleased character renders from Blizzard’s highly-anticipated action-RPG Diablo III, and a head-to-head breakdown of the differences between Google Play and Amazon AppStore. On the film front, the app will serve up an analysis of why fans are worried about Michael Bay’s upcoming Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles reboot, as well as a chat with John Carter director Andrew Stanton about the future of 3D movies. Gadget fans can discover the recently announced Google glasses, get first-impressions of a new gaming tablet, and learn how to connect their Xbox or PS3 controllers to their Android device. Android newcomers can get to know Ice Cream Sandwich, learn how to control their home with their tablet, and discover the most essential apps with NVision’s weekly must-read roundup.

Though an independent editorial voice, NVision is platinum sponsored by graphics chip leader NVIDIA and is heavily featured within NVIDIA’s Tegra Zone app, which is pre-installed on Tegra devices. This high profile exposure in conjunction with strong promotion and marketing by NVIDIA will bring the app to an estimated two million tablet users by the end of 2012. NVision is optimized for Tegra-powered Android devices, including the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1, Motorola Xoom, Sony S1, ASUS Eee Pad Transformer & Transformer Prime, Acer Iconia A100, Acer A500 and the Sharp A01SH.

For more information, visit NVisionapp.com.

Assets including an NVision trailer, screenshots and logos can be found at:
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Samsung Electronics America Inc., a market leader and award-winning innovator in consumer electronics, today unveils the latest additions to the popular Samsung Galaxy line of handheld and portable devices. The two new Galaxy Tab 2TM products and two new Galaxy Players TM continue to showcase Samsung’s commitment to providing users with choice, flexibility and connectivity to the full Samsung ecosystem of products, apps and services.

The Galaxy Tab 2 Series, available in both 10.1” and 7.0” screen sizes, are powerful dual-core tablets running the latest version of Android – Ice Cream Sandwich. The devices feature an integrated IR blaster for universal remote capabilities, as well as an easily accessible memory card slot for convenient loading of multimedia files in a range of supported file formats.

The new tablets offer endless content access in a sleek design that can maximize the home entertainment experience. The Smart Remote App and built-in IR Blaster turns the Tab 2 into a universal smart remote, helping users easily find their favorite shows. Users can choose from more than 450,000 apps, access favorite movies and TV shows from Google Play or Media Hub, and surf millions of web pages with Adobe® Flash™ support.

In addition, the Galaxy Tab 2 products are fully Google certified for complete access to Google Play (formerly Android Marketplace) and competitively priced at $399.99 and $249.99, respectively – so consumers no longer need to compromise when selecting a tablet.

“These new Galaxy Tab 2 and Galaxy Player devices deliver what consumers have come to expect from all Samsung products – exceptional design, impressive connectivity options and a selection of choices for each type of person and user scenario,” said Tim Baxter, President, Samsung Electronics America. “A one size fits all solution is just not sufficient.”

With the two new Galaxy Players, available in 4.2 inch WVGA screen or 3.6 inch HVGA screen variants, gaming, videos and music are more fun than ever.

Easily connect to Wi-Fi hotspots anywhere to get instant access to the latest content. Users also can play their own video and music in a variety of formats, connect to other devices using USB 2.0 or Bluetooth 3.0 connectivity, or simply load the device via a micro SD card. Because the device runs on Android™ 2.3, Gingerbread, a world of apps is a touch away.

Plus, dual-stereo speakers (on the Galaxy Player 4.2) deliver an incredible music, video or gaming experience – anywhere.

The new Galaxy Tab 2 and Galaxy Players will be available for purchase at a variety of retailers including Best Buy, Amazon, Tiger Direct and others.  The Galaxy Player 3.6 is available now for $149.99 exclusively at Best Buy and soon at other retailers. The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 will be available for preorder today at $249.99, and for purchase on April 22. The Galaxy Tab 2 10.1 and Galaxy Player 4.2 will both be available for pre-order on May 4 and for purchase on May 13, at $399.99 and $199.99 respectively.

T-Mobile has a large selection of Android phones to choose from. The HTC Amaze 4G is among some of the t-mobile best Android phones. It has one of the most advanced camera of any smartphone, a faster connection than home Internet to the 4G network and amazing entertainment options.

The HTC Amaze is equipped with 1080p HD video capture and sharing, an 8-megapixel rear camera with flash and a 2-megapixel front-facing camera. Photos and videos can be shared on Facebook, Flickr, Twitter and YouTube.

The camera has several features including the SmartShot, which takes five photos and compiles the best parts to create one perfect shot. BurstShot captures five consecutive shots with just one click. ClearShot allows users to see crystal clear detail, even when shooting in direct or mixed light. SweepShot panorama takes ultra wide shots. Perfect Pics scores and analyzes your photos, then groups the best ones for easy sharing.

In addition to having an incredible camera, the HTC Amaze also has a great display. It features a 4.3-inch qHD super LCD capacitive multi-touch, WVGA TFT capacitive touch screen and has a qHD 540 x 960 resolution.

The HTC Amaze 4G comes preloaded with T-Mobile TV and HTC Watch. Customers can also download Netflix and watch their favorite TV shows and videos.

This entertainment system is easy to carry around as it only weighs 6.1 ounces. The phone measures 5.12 inches tall by 2.58 inches wide and .46 inches deep. Users can access their entertainment options faster as the phone is equipped with the Qualcomm® Snapdragon S3 Processor, the Android 2.3.4 (Gingerbread) Operating System and HTC Sense 3.0.

The 4G network has peak download speeds up to 42 Mbps, a 1.5GHz dual core processor, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth 3.0, Near Field Communications, GPS and FM radio. The phone includes 16 GB of internal memory with a microSD slot that allows up to 32 GB of memory. There is also 1 GB of RAM.

In addition to all these features, the HTC Amaze also has Google Search and Google Maps, which filter results by your location. By using Voice Search, users can find what they need hands-free.

Video chat is also available on the HTC Amaze with or without Wi-Fi. Users can connect with friends or loved ones on a PC, Mac or tablet by using Qik Video.

When it comes to entertainment, the HTC Amaze 4G is one of T-Mobile’s best Android phones.

Indigo Rose Software announces the public launch of Andromo – a free online app maker for creating 100% native Android apps without coding. To date, 39,732 beta-testers have built 52,973 apps with this new service available now at http://www.andromo.com.

Andromo users customize the appearance of their apps and add features by picking from a list of popular activities. Businesses and entrepreneurs of all kinds can get creative by using Facebook and Twitter feeds, websites, interactive maps, Flickr photo galleries, and more. Companies that rely on customers contacting them for service or reservations can add ‘phone us’ or ‘email us’ features to their apps. Bands and musicians can incorporate music players, soundboards, and YouTube videos to share music and performances with fans.

With over 850,000 Android devices activated every day, having an app that is specifically tailored to the Android platform is crucial. Entrepreneurs who want to communicate with Android users and maintain a following need to create reliable, 100% pure Android apps. Unlike cross-platform app makers, Andromo was designed to build professional Android apps that make full use of the interface and functions that are unique to Android devices.

Andromo users can profit from their apps in two ways, through advertising or through app sales. Andromo users share in 50% of the ad impression revenue generated by their apps. For those who want to sell their app, the ads can be removed for the introductory price of $99. Apps can be published for sale in the Google Play Android Market where they are placed in front of an audience of tens of millions.

“What app designers love most about Andromo is that they can create rock-solid Android apps with zero coding,” says Indigo Rose Software President Colin Adams. “Apps made with cross-platform app makers are frustrating for Android users because they don’t ‘get’ the way Android works, looks and feels. We generate no compromise apps specifically designed for Android devices.”

Andromo has been producing market-tested apps since its beta release, with 1,500+ apps already published in Google Play. New features are continually being added to the Andromo service.

To sign up to make Android apps for free, visit http://www.andromo.com.

Warrington based business Appitized, today announced the start of development for the official St. Helens R.F.C. Smartphone App. The App, which will provide fans with access to exclusive club news and features, will be available to download for iPhone and Android devices later this year.

The App is set to include exciting features, providing fans with exclusive information and the ability interact with the club directly via their Smartphone. App features include; Fixtures, Live match updates, Fan Zones, Superstore and Player’s biographies. The App will also include an in-built QR Code Scanner powered by QR Pal, which will enable fans to scan QR codes around the clubs new home stadium.

In addition to the above features, the App will also give the fans the power to vote in real time during each game for “Man of the Match”. By simply downloading the free App, fans will be able to vote throughout each game, with the winning team member announced at the end of every match.

St. Helens R.F.C. will join a select number of sports clubs now embracing mobile technology in 2012 to update and interact with fans.

“We have seen a dramatic increase in social media across all our platforms in the last 18 months,” said Saints Media Manager Mike Appleton. “It is the quickest way of getting information out to fans as well as interacting with our loyal supporters.

“We have more than 10,000 people following us on Facebook and our Twitter site interacts with more people on a tweet by tweet basis than any other Super League club. The App development is part of this strategy and we want more fans to know about the Saints and be able to interact with us on multi-platforms.”

“EMS have developed an outstanding website for us and we are delighted to partner with them to deliver this important technology. We’re sure all of our fans will enjoy the experience.”

Appitized is part of the EMS Group, the company behind the official Saints Website. Managing Director, Anthony Wilson said; “We are delighted that after our successful relationship with Saints’ website and online presence, we have continued our partnership by signing a deal to create their new App.

“Our joint aim is to create a memorable experience for fans and corporate members alike and for Saints to be the market leader in the Rugby League arena for its mobile offering. We are very excited about Saints’ commitment in embracing the power of mobile technology and the rewards it will undoubtedly bring to the club.”

With a new £30m stadium, dubbed “The best stadium in rugby league” and an official smartphone App in development, 2012 is looking like a great year for the Saints. Both the club and Appitized look forward to introducing the App to Saints fans in the very near future.

StellarOne Bank has launched a comprehensive mobile banking app to allow clients to manage their accounts on the go. This free mobile banking appallows clients to securely access real-time banking information through their iPhone, Android, or other wireless device. Clients will be able to retrieve balance information, view recent account activity and transaction details, transfer funds, schedule payments, locate ATMs and bank locations, and more.

“At StellarOne, we are constantly looking for emerging and innovative technologies to make our clients’ lives easier.  Mobile Banking offers our clients access to their financial information when it is convenient to them, whenever or wherever they want,” commented Joe Jordan, Director of e-Channels and Payment Solutions.

Clients can download the free Mobile Banking App directly from Apple iTunes App Store, Android Marketplace for the Android, or access StellarOne Mobile Banking on any smart phone. Clients can visit www.stellarone.com/mobile for more information, including QR codes to quickly download the appropriate banking app for their device.

StellarOne Bank clients can expect the same level of security from mobile banking as they have come to trust with StellarOne’s Online Banking.  With Mobile Banking all of the security features from Online Banking user credentials are in place to safeguard client privacy and protect client account information. Further, account information is not stored on the mobile device.  StellarOne is committed to assisting clients to protect their financial information.

StellarOne Bank is a traditional community bank, offering a full range of business and consumer banking services with more than 50 full service financial centers, a loan production office in Richmond, and a suite of ATMs serving the New River Valley, Roanoke Valley, Shenandoah Valley, and Central and North Central Virginia.  Member FDIC and Equal Housing Lender. For more information, please visit www.StellarOne.com.

Badgeville, the gold standard for gamification, today announced the launch of the world’s first gamification Mobile Software Development Kit (SDK) for iOS and Android devices. The Badgeville iOS and Android SDKs help developers integrate Badgeville-powered gamification features into their mobile and tablet applications.

Deloitte, Apontador, Menuism, George Mobile and BAMM.tv are among Badgeville’s global customers that have added gamified mobile experiences using Badgeville’s API and SDKs. The applications of gamification in these mobile use cases are diverse, ranging from customer- to employee-facing experiences, and sharing in the common goal to measure and influence user behavior.

Deloitte Digital, an innovator in social and mobile technology to improve the modern workplace, has built a proprietary geo-location service on top of Badgeville’s Behavior Platform.

“We have been impressed by Badgeville’s ease of use and flexibility in deploying Who What Where, a program to connect our consultants when they’re on the go,” said Frank Farrall, Leader of Deloitte’s Online practice. “With Badgeville, we were able to create a robust proprietary geo-location service, and reward check-ins, for our team. This program was extremely easy to get up and running, and enables us to not only reward our people for checking in at locations, but also to surface expertise.”

Meanwhile, other Badgeville customers are focusing on experiences centered around Apple’s iPad.

“BAMM.tv will be launching a new iPad application for discovering emerging bands that places users in a virtual venue with live performance HD videos and includes a gamification program built on top of Badgeville’s Behavior Platform,” said Chris Hansen, CEO, BAMM.tv. “We selected Badgeville’s gamification solution for its ease of integration into iOS and our iPad application.”

In another popular use case, crowdsourced review communities rely on Badgeville to encourage user contributions by adding status and social rewards across their websites. Now, these review communities, such as Menuism and Apontador, are expanding gamification and reputation features from their web communities to their mobile applications.

“It was easy to develop the advanced gamified features for our iPhone and iPad applications using Badgeville. The cross-platform experience offers our top users the opportunity to earn status for participation across both our web and mobile experiences,” said Rafael Siqueira, CTO, Apontador, the leading online review community in Brazil with 15 million unique visitors per month. “The mobile gamification program has already increased review contributions across our community.”

Around 53 percent of all adult cell phone owners now use smartphones instead of feature phones, according to a recent report by the Pew Internet & American Life Project and by 2014, mobile web usage will overtake the traditional desktop, according to Morgan Stanley.  As a result, companies seeking to connect with customers and employees must consider ways to increase engagement on their mobile applications, and in cross-platform user experiences.

“Gamification’s greatest potential is in its ability to track and reward user behavior across any device or application, whether that be on web, mobile, or connected device,” said Kris Duggan, CEO, Badgeville. “In providing the world’s first mobile SDK for gamification, we look forward to many more mobile and cross-platform gamification programs to be launched by our customers in the coming months.”

The Badgeville SDKs contain a robust API Library that allows developers to optimize for applications running on iOS and Android.

Firstech LLC., creator of Compustar remote starters, has released the newest version of its DroneMobile smartphone application. DroneMobile, which is available for free in both the Apple and Android App Store/Marketplace, allows users to start or secure their vehicles using their smartphones.

One of the key additions to the new DroneMobile app is the “Status” function. A user can now instantly confirm a vehicle’s status to make sure it is locked, started, secure, and much more. Other new features include customizable home screens, detailed alert notifications, and compatibility with today’s hi-resolution screen phones. Firstech project manager Roberto Riego shares, “What people can expect with the new DroneMobile update is an App that looks great, and works even greater. We’ve revamped the overall layout and added new functions that will help all of our users.”

DroneMobile’s latest update promises to rekindle the excitement surrounding a smartphone app that earned “Best of Innovations” honors at CES 2011. Firstech has also announced that its development for Windows Phone 7 and BlackBerry phones is underway and scheduled for release this spring. However, BlackBerry users can still use the original version of DroneMobile for their systems.

In order to use DroneMobile on a car, users must visit their local, authorized dealer to install the necessary DroneMobile hardware. Dealer locators and contact information can be found on DroneMobile.com. DroneMobile offers 1-year free basic subscription upon activation.