What your Smartphone Says about You

Is your smartphone talking about you behind your back? It’s probably not, but that doesn’t mean your phone isn’t saying a lot about who you are as a person. Read this infographic to find out what kinds of things strangers can figure out about you from your choice of smartphone.

73% of smartphone users are using it to check their email, and the largest segments of those email-obsessed users are probably BlackBerry owners. No one loves email like BlackBerry users.

With the average smartphone owner carrying about 28 apps, it’s no surprise that so many people choose iPhones because of the kinds of apps available on the Apple operating system. Apple phones have incredible app opportunities, which attract the most progressive app users.

While BlackBerry and Apple owners are easy to spot, the truth is that the Windows user is less easy to find. This person is usually as understated as his phone. Neither the owner nor the device is very fancy, usually. The HTC Windows phone is the hallmark of a person who is low maintenance and laid-back.

If you’re into Motorola madness, then you probably enjoy texting like a mad man. Motorola lovers are quick on the draw and even faster to respond to tweets. These phone owners are usually under 20 years of age, or experiencing mid-life crises.

Finding the perfect phone isn’t about a brand or a user type: it’s about who you are and what you need. Forget the stereotypes and get the phone you love, whether it’s the HTC One or even an old-school flip phone.

Read this handy infographic to find out more about average smartphone users. You’ll also learn interesting facts and figures about smartphone users, such as that 80% use their devices to access social networks.

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About the Author:

DJ Miller is a graduate student at the University of Tampa. He is an avid gizmo geek who spends most his time writing on anything gadget related. From video games to smartphones he likes all things techy . Feel free to connect with him on twitter @MillerHeWrote

Spicy Horse Games Seeks World’s Best Alice Cosplayer

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Spicy Horse Games announced today a cosplay contest seeking the world’s best cosplayer to appear in the work-in-progress Kickstarter pitch video for Alice: Otherlands, the still-in-negotiations successor to the American McGee’s Alice series.

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One lucky winner will be flown to Shanghai, China in June of 2013 to appear in a video shoot for the Kickstarter campaign, though all entrants should ensure they have plenty of time to secure a visa for a trip to China.

The full instructions are:
• Send only one image of yourself dressed as Alice – preferably in her “classic” blue and white dress.
• Image should capture the entire costume from black hair to boot heels.
• Image should be no larger than 2MB. Save in JPG, GIF, or PNG format.
• Send via email to contact@spicyhorse.com
• Include name, age, country of origin, contact information, and a brief introduction of yourself
• All Submissions due by 5/20/2013

The full requirements are:
• Must be able to travel to Shanghai, China during June 2013 for the video shoot
• This means: Must have a passport, be of legal age to travel, and have the time to obtain a travel visa.
• Must speak English (to read lines for the video).
• Failure to abide by these guidelines will result in disqualification.

This contest in no way guarantees that Alice: Otherlands will enter production or succeed in its planned Kickstarter campaign as negotiations may still stall or fall through.

For more information, visit the Alice: Otherlands Facebook page at: https://www.facebook.com/AliceOtherlands?fref=ts

And if you do enter let us know!

Call of Juarez Gunslinger new screenshots released

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Ubisoft have released some new screenshots for their forthcomng game Call of Jaurez Gunslinger.

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From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales and era. Players will live the epic journey of Silas Greaves, a ruthless bounty hunter who spent his life on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws. Now it is Silas’ time to tell his story, which is linked to the history of the Wild West era: a mix of myths and historical facts.

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Made of memorable encounters with some of the West’s most notorious names such as Pat Garret, Jesse James and Butch Cassidy, the game blurs the lines between man and myth. Call of Juarez Gunslinger lets players live the greatest legends of the Old West.

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We managed to capture some gameplay footage at a recent event, and here are the links to part one , part two, part three and part four.

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You can pre-order Call of Juarez: Gunslinger from here. and it is released on May 22nd for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

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So what do you think? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

Call of Juarez Gunslinger The Story of Silas Greaves trailer

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Ubisoft have released a new trailer for their forthcomng game Call of Jaurez Gunslinger.

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From the dust of a gold mine to the dirt of a saloon, Call of Juarez Gunslinger is a real homage to the Wild West tales and era. Players will live the epic journey of Silas Greaves, a ruthless bounty hunter who spent his life on the trail of the West’s most notorious outlaws. Now it is Silas’ time to tell his story, which is linked to the history of the Wild West era: a mix of myths and historical facts.

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Made of memorable encounters with some of the West’s most notorious names such as Pat Garret, Jesse James and Butch Cassidy, the game blurs the lines between man and myth. Call of Juarez Gunslinger lets players live the greatest legends of the Old West.

And here it is, The Story of Silas Greaves:

We managed to capture some gameplay footage at a recent event, and here are the links to part one , part two, part three and part four.

You can pre-order Call of Juarez: Gunslinger from here. and it is released on May 22nd for the Xbox 360, PlayStation 3 and PC.

So what do you think? Let us know by leaving a comment below.

App Update: Gmail for iPhone and iPad version 2.2.7182 released

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Google have updated their Gmail app for iOS.

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Get the official Gmail app for your iPhone or iPad. The newly redesigned app brings the best of Gmail with real-time notifications, multiple account support and search across your entire inbox. With the Gmail app, you can:

● Switch between up to 5 accounts
● Get notified of new mail fast, with notification center, badge and lock screen options
● Search through all your mail quickly – now with predictions as you type
● See profile pictures as part of the conversation
● Read your mail with threaded conversations
● Auto-complete contact names as you type from your Google contacts or your phone
● Respond to Google Calendar invites right from the app
● Read and respond to interactive Google+ posts right from the app
● Organize your mail by archiving, labeling, starring, deleting and reporting spam
● Send and receive attachments
● Customize emails with custom scribbles

What’s New in Version 2.2.7182

– YouTube, Google Maps and Chrome links go directly to the app instead of the mobile web, if installed. You can turn this off using the in-app settings.
– Added support for signing out of a single account instead of having to sign out of all accounts at once.

Download now from the Apple App Store

Skype for Windows 8/RT updated again with video messaging preview

Skype for Windows 8 has been updated again, this time bringing with it video messaging previews.

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This update contains:

– Preview video messaging
– General fixes

Download Skype from the Windows Store

YouTube Premium Channels to Launch ‘This Week’

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Google is reportedly on the brink of adding premium content to YouTube. The Financial Times claims that the web giant is planning to offer additional channels for a monthly fee as soon as this week.

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The report states that Google will offer around 50 specialist channels with subscription packages starting at $1.99 (£1.28) a month.

A YouTube spokesperson told the newspaper that it is “looking into creating a subscription platform that could bring even more great content to YouTube for our users to enjoy and provide our creators with another vehicle to generate from their content, beyond the rental and ad-supported models we offer”.

It is thought that the move will pave the way for channel owners to offer more TV and movie content, although YouTube already operates a pay-per-view film streaming service.

Magrunner: Dark Pulse ‘First Contact’ trailer released

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Magrunner Dark Pulse, the action/reflection game unveils more through the very first video of the game!

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In the near future, in 2050, a handful of young and brilliant citizens have been chosen by Gruckezber Corporation to join the Magtech training program for space exploration. Equipped with a special glove using Gruckezberg’s technology, the candidates have to solve their way through a huge maze of challenge rooms, by magnetically charging objects that will attract or repel each other. But when an earthquake disrupts the training program, what seemed to be the chance of a lifetime for the candidates will soon become a descent into folly and cosmic horror! In this video, plunge with Dax, the hero of the game, into a future where Technology confronts the Cthulhu Mythos!

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Here is the trailer:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YcK4M3ZnN2Y

Visit the official website for more details.

‘Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon’ Director in Discussions over Sequel

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Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon director Dean Evans is in discussions to develop a sequel, according to voice actor Michael Biehn. Speaking to Major Nelson on this weeks Podcast, Michael Biehn revealed that Evans hoped to turn the Far Cry 3 spinoff into a franchise.

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“Dean was on the phone with me last night. He was pretty jacked up. He was going into a meeting today. I think he wants to turn it into some sort of franchise. He’s got a sequel in mind,” Biehn revealed.

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is set in a dystopian version of 2007, with crude cut scene animation and an electronic soundtrack.

Set on an open world island, it revamps many of Far Cry 3‘s gameplay systems, including cyber-enhanced wildlife and futuristic weapons.

Biehn stars as Sergeant Rex Power Colt, who attempts to save the world from a villain who has enslaved humanity. The success of the original Far Cry 3, which sold more than 4.5 million copies last year, prompted Ubisoft to develop further entries in the series.

Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon is out now on Xbox 360, PS3 and PC. Read the Far Cry 3: Blood Dragon Review Here

Batgirl Coming to ‘Injustice: Gods Among Us’ DLC

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Injustice: Gods Among Us studio NetherRealm has confirmed that Batgirl will be added as DLC. Batgirl was outed as a potential member of the fighting game’s roster last week, following an Xbox Live glitch.

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NetherRealm has since confirmed the news on Twitter and released the first piece of Batgirl artwork (above).

“Looks like the bat’s out of the bag. Batgirl is a playable DLC character in Injustice. Catch her gameplay next week!” reads the tweet.

Lobo was recently announced as the game’s first downloadable character, debuting on 7th May for Xbox 360 and PS3 users.

BlackBerry R10 Leaked in Photo?

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BlackBerry’s R10 smartphone has been glimpsed in what is said to be a leaked photograph of the device. The handset is said to be a budget alternative to the BlackBerry Q10, combining the same physical keyboard with scaled-down hardware specs.

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The R10 appears to sport a similar form factor to the more powerful Q10, but has a distinctive red bezel and slightly different keypad design.

BlackBerry will launch the device during the third quarter of the year with a price tag somewhere between $300 and $400 (£192 and £257), according to pocketnow.

The R10 would be the third device to come with the BlackBerry 10 operating system pre-loaded, following the touchscreen Z10 and the Q10.

Is this the Google’s Motorola ‘X Phone’ ?

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Images of the much rumoured Google X Phone appear to have leaked online. A Motorola-branded device surfaced on the Twitter account of tech tipster @evleaks.

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Rumours surrounding a Google-developed device have heated up over recent months, following the web giant’s acquisition of Motorola in 2011.

IGN reports that a job vacancy related to the project appeared on Linkedin for a brief period before it was quickly removed in January, fueling initial speculation that the ‘X Phone’ could be coming soon.

Similar images were also leaked in March by Vietnamese website Tinhte.vn, but neither Google nor Motorola have even confirmed the existence of such a phone.

Google’s I/O conference takes place in San Francisco on May 13, when the company could shed some light on the ‘X phone’.

‘The Sims 4’ Registered by EA, Announcement Rumoured for Monday

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The Sims 4 web domain appears to have been registered by EA, with the game’s unveiling expected on Monday (May 6).

The studio is holding a conference call tomorrow and has promised to make a major announcement related to the world-creation franchise, according to a NeoGAF forum post.

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The new web domain, thesims4.com, is already active and links back to the official Sims site.

EA will continue to support The Sims 3 this year, with the Island Paradise, Dragon Valley and Movie Stuff expansion packs scheduled for release in the coming months. Released in 2009, The Sims 3 and its add-ons continue to chart highly in the weekly PC chart.

It has been speculated that The Sims 4 could require an always-online connection like the latest Sim City sequel.

Guardians of Middle-earth adds Elrond to the group

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Elrond, the mighty leader of Rivendell and father to Arwen, joins the battle as the newest playable Guardian in  Guardians of Middle-earth. Elrond DLC will be available on PlayStation Network and on Xbox LIVE Arcade.

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In Guardians of Middle-earth, gamers team up as the most powerful heroes from the greatest fantasy epic of all time, bringing up to 10 players together in a competitive multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) game.  Featuring select characters from the film, The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey, the game allows players to develop and master more than 20 iconic characters. Play as Gandalf, Gollum, Legolas, Sauron and more, forming memorable and unlikely alliances with and against friends. Gamers can connect with other players via an in-game voice communication system, as well as access to a comprehensive online stat and leader board system where they can track friends’ victories and defeats, and more. Now available at select retail stores and via download for Xbox LIVE Arcade for Xbox 360 and PlayStation Network.

Elrond’s exceptional battle skills were showcased during the end of the Second Age, when the Last Alliance of Elves and Men set out to Mordor to fight in the Battle of Dagorlad, where they ultimately defeated Sauron

Warner Bros. Interactive Entertainment and Monolith Productions also released new character art, bio, ability details and a new video about playing as Saruman, whose abilities include a shield that detonates for area ability damage and silence.

Check out our review of Guardians of Middle-earth here.

Are you playing Guardians of Middle-earth? Let us know what you think of it by leaving a comment below.