Guess which smartphone took these photos (Vol. 6) (Update: answer within!)

When it comes to analyzing the quality of a smartphone’s camera, there are two main approaches. There’s the guided style:“We had a gander at the new [Smartphone] from the fine folks at [Smartphone Manufacturer], and we took its camera out for a spin to see how it performed under a variety of lighting conditions. When it comes right down to it, this camera is [excellent][great][good][not so good][horrendous] … and here’s why.”And then there’s the choose-your-own-adventure method:“We took [Smartphone] for a test drive to see how its camera ...

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Guess which smartphone took these photos (Vol. 5)

When it comes to analyzing the quality of a smartphone’s camera, there are two main approaches. There’s the guided style:“We had a gander at the new [Smartphone] from the fine folks at [Smartphone Manufacturer], and we took its camera out for a spin to see how it performed under a variety of lighting conditions. When it comes right down to it, this camera is [excellent][great][good][not so good][horrendous] … and here’s why.”And then there’s the choose-your-own-adventure method:“We took [Smartphone] for a test drive to see how its camera ...

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Galaxy S5 Prime review, custom Moto 360, luscious new Lumias & more! | Pocketnow Weekly 103 (Hangout)

Galaxy S5 Prime. Galaxy S5 LTE-A. Galaxy S5 SUPREME. Whatever you call it, we’ve spent the week getting to know Samsung’s most polarizing Quad-HD flagship, and we know you’ve got questions. So we’ve got our review unit all charged up and ready for an on-air “live Galaxy S5 Prime review” of sorts, along with some compelling Samsung topics a few eager readers have already sent in, on today’s Pocketnow Weekly podcast!But there’s more to life than Samsung, so we’re mixing in a whole lot more mobile tech talk for your expectant eardrums. ...

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Out There review (Video)

Are you a sci-fi fan? Do you like mobile gaming? If you answered yes to both of those questions, Mi-Clos studios has just the game for you: Out There.Set in the 22nd century, you are a lone Earth astronaut who has just awoken from cryonic sleep in a far, unknown corner of the galaxy. Your mission is to explore and survive the harsh environment by traveling between stars and planets and gathering resources – oxygen for obvious reasons, iron to repair your ship’s hull, and hydrogen to top off your fuel levels.You also collect other various materials along the way and learn up to 20 ...

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Guess which smartphone took these photos (Vol. 4) (Update: answer within)

Update 5/19/2014: The given time has elapsed, so the answer to the fourth edition of our smartphone guessing game can be found below! Scroll down to see how right (or wrong) you were! When it comes to analyzing the quality of a smartphone’s camera, there are two main approaches. There’s the guided style: “We had a gander at the new [Smartphone] from the fine folks at [Smartphone Manufacturer], and we took its camera out for a spin to see how it performed under a variety of lighting conditions. When it comes right down to it, this camera is [excellent][great][good][not so ...

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Guess which smartphone took these photos (Vol. 3) (Update: answer within!)

Update 3/20/2014: The stated calendar day has expired, and so the answer to our third monthly smartphone guessing game lies below! Scroll down and be amazed (or not, depending on your guess). Update 3/19/2014: added additional hint. When it comes to analyzing the quality of a smartphone’s camera, there are two main approaches. There’s the guided style: “We had a gander at the new [Smartphone] from the fine folks at [Smartphone Manufacturer], and we took its camera out for a spin to see how it performed under a variety of lighting conditions. When it comes right down to ...

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Guess which smartphone took these photos (Vol. 2) [UPDATE: answer within!]

Update: 24 hours have passed, and the answer lies below! Scroll carefully if you haven’t yet seen this month’s game submission and you want to preserve your chance for an unspoiled guess! When it comes to analyzing the quality of a smartphone’s camera, there are two main approaches. There’s the guided style: “We had a gander at the new [Smartphone] from the fine folks at [Smartphone Manufacturer], and we took its camera out for a spin to see how it performed under a variety of lighting conditions. When it comes right down to it, this camera is ...

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Apple’s App Store bombarded with “Candy” games in protest of trademark

If you’ve been lucky enough to not have received a Candy Crush Saga invite on Facebook, you’re one of the lucky few. This game has become an instant hit on both Facebook, and mobile devices like the iPhone, up to the point where King, the company behind the game, has now effectively won a trademark application for the world “Candy” in the UK. This trademark gives King exclusive rights to own the name “Candy” in anything that has to do with games, and as a result, a lot of competitors are unhappy. In signs of protest, Apple’s App Store is currently ...

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Guess which smartphone took these photos (Vol. 1) (Update: answer within!)

Update: The stated 24 hours have expired, and so the answer to our first smartphone guessing game lies below! Scroll down and be amazed (or not, depending on your guess). When it comes to analyzing the quality of a smartphone’s camera, there are two main approaches. There’s the guided approach: “We had a gander at the new [Smartphone] from the fine folks at [Smartphone Manufacturer], and we took its camera out for a spin to see how it performed under a variety of lighting conditions. When it comes right down to it, this camera is [excellent][great][good][not so ...

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