Thursday, May 3, 2012

Samsung Galaxy S III focuses on photography sharing features, not cutting-edge optics

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Samsung's Galaxy S III doesn't boast 41-megapixel captures or top-of-the-line optics. Instead, its camera's strengths are in its intelligent organization and social features, increasing the handset's appeal as a point-and-shoot alternative for casual photographers. Samsung's latest round of compacts and mirrorless dedicated snappers reaffirm suspicions that the company is taking a different approach to photography, focusing on connectivity and social enhancements, rather than updated sensor and low-light shooting technologies. While such decisions may prompt advanced shooters to bring their business to competitors, it highlights Samsung's strengths on a broader level, as a connectivity enabler, rather than a camera maker.

The company is clearly committed to growing its ecosystem and uniting product divisions in an effort to increase penetration throughout different categories, developing sharing tools that simplify workflows and increase appeal. Samsung's latest flagship smartphone packs standard specs, like 8-megapixel stills and 1080p video, but it offers a handful of software features that combine to make the device a compelling upgrade, especially from an imaging perspective. Join us past the break as we detail the Galaxy S III's photography enhancements, from Best Photo to Face Zoom.

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Engadget HD Podcast 297 - 05.01.2012

Engadget HD Podcast 296 - 04.25.2012This week's podcast runs a little longer than normal, but only because we've got so much to discuss. From Ben's review to the new Dish Hopper whole-home DVR to the latest Windows Media Center news from Ceton. There's a little bit of everything also, from talk of high-framerate 3D to Dolby's new Atmos surround sound setups, and even a juicy rumor about where TWC TV will touch down next. Just in case that's not enough, we pause to consider a future full of 145-inch 8K plasma TVs. Press play and come dream along with us.

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00:18:00 - Dish Hopper whole-home DVR review
00:37:30 - Ceton's Media Center mobile apps are for all, app and Echo extender beta signups open now
00:45:15 - Peter Jackson unfazed by 'Hobbit' footage pushback, but will stick to 24 fps for trailers
00:59:00 - Dolby's Atmos technology gives new meaning to surround sound, death from above
01:01:25 - Time Warner Cable is preparing for TWC TV IPTV streaming on Roku boxes
01:03:43 - Reuters: Apple in talks to stream films owned by Epix, no deal expected before September
01:04:50 - DirecTV Everywhere brings streaming movies, TV shows to Android right now, iPhone keeps waiting
01:07:13 - Panasonic teams up with NHK on 145-inch 8K Super Hi-Vision plasma TV
01:10:30 - Samsung's Q1 2012 profits nearly double year-over-year on higher margins for TVs and phones
01:11:00 - LG's Q1 2012 earnings show greater profits on strong TV, phone sales
01:12:43 - Sky considering launching Sky Sports 3D, one channel too small for three dimensions
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Talk Radio Startup Stitcher Adds An Election Center

ec_homeAs the Republican primaries wrap up and we head into the Obama vs. Romney stage of the presidential campaign, Stitcher has updated its talk radio app with an Election Center where anyone can track the latest political news. It seems pretty natural for any news-focused app to add an election center, but CEO Noah Shanok says it's a particularly good fit for Stitcher's audience, of which 70 percent has engaged with news and political content. In the Election Center, you follow updates from different news sources like Slate, CBS News, and Marketplace. You can also follow official channels from each of the presidential candidates. Shanok says the campaigns see Stitcher as a big opportunity: "They understand that this is the year of mobile." Will that translate into exclusive content for Stitcher? Shanok says it's too early to know.

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Wednesday, May 2, 2012

UK manufacturing loses steam in April as euro zone slowdown weighs - PMI

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German court grants Motorola injunction against Windows 7 and Xbox 360 (updated: Microsoft comments)

ImageMicrosoft and Motorola continue to duke it out in courts across the world, and it looks like the Google-owned manufacturer has just chalked up a victory in Europe. Based on a pair of patents involved the H.264 video codec, the Mannheim regional court ruled on four lawsuits between the two companies, granting an injunction against the continued distribution of Windows 7, Internet Explorer, Windows Media Player and the Xbox 360 in Germany. Microsoft has already upped sticks from the country to reduce the effect of its current legal predicament. FOSS Patents reports that Motorola won't be able to immediately enforce the ruling. The company is still being investigated by the EU over possible antitrust violations related to licensing its patents -- something that could further complicate today's ruling.

Update: Microsoft's just got in touch to comment on the recent ruling -- it doesn't look like it's over just yet:

"This is one step in a long process, and we are confident that Motorola will eventually be held to its promise to make its standard essential patents available on fair and reasonable terms for the benefit of consumers who enjoy video on the web. Motorola is prohibited from acting on today's decision, and our business in Germany will continue as usual while we appeal this decision and pursue the fundamental issue of Motorola's broken promise. "

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