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Gameloft is one of the top developers for Android games, and this time it looks like they’re trying their hand (again) at updating the classic card game UNO on Android devices. It’s not as exciting as the explosions we’ve seen from them recently, but UNO hits a much broader audience. The new version will feature online multiplayer and cross-platform play with a side of Facebook integration, which is fairly standard for any successful casual game these days. Gameloft also apparently spent quite a bit of time getting the game polished up for mass consumption, so hopefully this one pans out better than their last attempt.

To build up some excitement, Gameloft released a short teaser demonstrating the game, but we don’t have any solid release date yet. Hit the link below to check out the video. You never know, you may become the world’s biggest UNO fan after this hits the Play Store.

source: Phandroid

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Verizon has been on fire with their updates lately. We’ve seen the Droid 4 and the Galaxy Nexus receive updates just this week, and the Droid RAZR HD looks to be joining that group. It’s not a major update like the other two phones, but hey, any kind of update is better than no update at all.

This update build 9.16.6 features a security fix, camera improvements, WiFi connectivity improvements, and a handful of other handy enhancements. Both the Droid RAZR HD and RAZR MAXX HD will be getting this update as soon as Verizon starts to roll it out OTA in the next week or two. Let us know in the comments if you get your hands on the update.

source: Verizon

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Huawei definitely looks to be making some noise in 2013 by blanketing the market with high-end and budget level phones. The latest leak today is of the Huawei Ascend G700, which has fairly similar specs and a model number to the Ascend G710, which was a leaked, 5-inch budget level device. The G700 will also reportedly sport a 5-inch, 720p display, as well as 2 GB of RAM and a MediaTek quad-core processor. Best of all, it’s slated to come in at just under $300. The big difference between the G700 and G710 appears to be the design, so Huawei may release the two to really try to grab up the entry level market. There’s also the possibility that only one device may see the light of day. It’s anybody’s guess at this point.

Unfortunately, the device is only coming to Chinese shores at first, but maybe if it sells well enough, we’ll see it come to other countries? It’d be great to see more quality, budget unlocked phones in the US.

source: evleaks

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If you’ve been itching for a new game to play and happen to have a Tegra device, we’ve got a new game that’s going to consume hours of your free time for the next week or two. Ravensword: Shadowlands is a deep, engrossing RPG with a ton of features and polish. From an open 3D world to weapon and armor crafting to a lockpicking system, it’s a meticulously crafted game that is almost as if an Elder Scrolls game hit the mobile platform. And, if your phone or tablet sports a Tegra processor, you’re going to get even more graphical enhancements to make the game that much better.

The price tag is a little steep at $7, but with as many features as this game has, I’m sure your wallet can forgive you, just this once. And after spending over 300 hours in Skyrim, I think I’m definitely going to have to give this one a try. Who’s with me? Hit the break below to get your hands on the download.

Play Store Download Link

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Vista International Technologies, a Denver-based company whose technology ostensibly converts waste, biomass, tires and other solid carbon based materials into electricity and thermal energy, while capturing the pollutants, has raised a letter of interest from Intercapital Partners Limited, a U.K.-based private equity firm that’s looking to invest up to $6 million in Vista, according to the company. Vista says terms and conditions of the investment are “currently being finalized.”

PRESS RELEASE:

Vista International Technologies, Inc. VVIT +12.50% , a pioneer in efficient Waste-to-Energy technology, is pleased to announce that it has received a letter of interest for a significant investment into the company. Management has received notice regarding an investment of up to $6 million into the Company by Intercapital Partners Limited, a general private equity firm located in the United Kingdom. Both parties are interested in closing the transaction in the near term. Terms and conditions of the investment are currently being finalized.

CEO Tim Ruddy remarked, “This investment puts Vista in an excellent position to achieve both the near and long term goals of the company. It will allow us to more fully execute our business plan, and bring greater value to our shareholders by expanding the geographical areas we can serve as well as the number of projects we will have under development.”

Vista International Technologies, Inc. has been producing Waste-to-Energy gasification systems for over twenty years, with installations across three continents. The Company’s technology has low costs of installation and operation, and allows for the processing of virtually any hydrocarbon-based waste product, including municipal solid waste, waste tires, waste coal, sewage sludge, animal waste, and biomass, among others. The company’s Waste-to-Energy systems are emission friendly and extremely efficient, and can be used to produce heat, steam, and/or electricity.

For more information on Vista or this release, please visit www.vvit.us, or call 303 690 8300.

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American Internet Services (AIS), a San Diego-based company that manages the IT infrastructure of its clients, has secured a $43.5 million senior secured credit facility from Fortress Credit Corp., an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group. Terms of the transaction weren’t disclosed.

PRESS RELEASE:

AIS (American Internet Services), a leader in tailored data center and cloud service solutions, announced that Fortress Credit Corp., an affiliate of Fortress Investment Group, has provided the company a $43.5 million senior secured credit facility. Terms of the transaction were not disclosed.

“This financing illustrates Fortress’s continuing support for middle market companies in the data center and cloud service sector,” said Ken Sands, a Managing Director of the Credit Funds, Fortress Investment Group. “AIS is a recognized regional leader in tailored data center and cloud service solutions and we are pleased to have arranged this financing that will support their future growth.”

Tim Caulfield, Chief Executive Officer at AIS, said, “Refinancing AIS’ debt enables us to take advantage of historically low interest rates while providing resources for additional investment in new products and services, continuing our market expansion, and meeting the developing needs of our customers.” Caulfield continued, “We look forward to working with Fortress, a knowledgeable and experienced lender to the internet infrastructure sector.”

DH Capital, LLC served as advisor to AIS on the financing. DH Capital is a private investment banking partnership combining industry expertise in Internet infrastructure, telecommunications, and SaaS with proven execution in M&A and capital placements.

About Fortress Fortress Investment Group LLC is a leading, highly diversified global investment firm with over $53 billion in assets under management as of December 31, 2012. Founded in 1998, Fortress manages assets on behalf of over 1,400 institutional clients and private investors worldwide across a range of investment strategies — private equity, credit, liquid hedge funds and traditional fixed income. Fortress is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange FIG -4.51% . For additional information, please visit www.fortress.com

About AIS Founded in 1989, AIS provides tailored data center and cloud service solutions to companies that require the best in security, compliance, connectivity, and customer service. AIS manages all aspects of IT infrastructure so that customers can focus on their core business. The company’s exclusive AIS Customer Advocacy(TM) service professionals have designed, implemented, and supported tailored packages for cloud, colocation, network connectivity, disaster recovery, high availability, and IT security for more than 600 enterprises worldwide. Backed by private equity firms Seaport Capital, Viridian Investments, and DuPont Capital Management, AIS operates SSAE 16-compliant, SOC 1-, 2-, and 3-audited, redundant facilities in San Diego, Los Angeles and Phoenix. For more information, visit www.americanis.net or call us at 1-866-971-2656.

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Huawei and MetroPCS announced today the addition of the Huawei Premia 4G to MetroPCS’s portfolio of 4G LTE devices. The Premia 4G is a 4-inch device equipped with a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, and a 5 MP camera. The device will run Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich. MetroPCS will include their joyn by MetroPCS app on the devices to give customers the ability to make video calls or take advantage of WiFi calling.

MetroPCS is making the Premia 4G available for $149 with no contract. Check out more images and the full press release after the break.

MetroPCS Continues to Deliver Value and Versatility with the Huawei Premia™ 4G

MetroPCS’ second Huawei 4G LTE smartphone packs high performance and design into affordable package

DALLAS (March 21, 2013) – MetroPCS Communications, Inc. (NYSE: PCS) and Huawei, a leading global information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider, are giving consumers another great option to keep up with friends and family with a new powerful, yet affordable, 4GLTE smartphone – the Huawei Premia™ 4G – available for only $149.

This latest addition to MetroPCS’ extensive lineup of 4GLTE smartphones includes all the features for an exceptional mobile experience, including:

• 4.0-inch Corning Gorilla Glass™ screen displays a crystal-clear picture
• 1.5GHz dual-core processor and 1GB RAM for effortless multitasking
• 5.0 megapixel auto-focus camera with rear-facing LED flash for improved pictures
• Video recording and playback to capture life’s special moments
• Android 4.0 operating system (Ice Cream Sandwich)
• joyn™ by MetroPCS capability delivers a unified and intuitive way to communicate and share with friends and family with enriched services like video calling and Wi-Fi calling, integrated instant messaging or chat, image, video and file sharing. The official joyn app can be downloaded via Google Play and the @metro App Store™ and is included with any 4G LTE rate plan.

MetroPCS offers consumers unmatched value when pairing the Premia 4G with any of the simplified 4GLTE rate plans, which begin at $40 per month and offer unlimited talk, text and data – all applicable taxes and regulatory-fees included. Great services like MetroPCS 4G LTE Mobile Hotspot and Rhapsody unlimited on-demand music are available for low additional monthly charges, with Rhapsody offered at the best deal in town for just $5 per month.

The Huawei Premia 4G is available in stores and online beginning today.

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Verizon released an update to their Verizon Messages app today to help make messaging easier for their customers. The new update introduces an integrated messaging service that lets users send and receive messages from their phone, tablet or the web using their wireless phone number. The new update also adds an auto reply function and Verizon will save messages in the cloud for up to 90 days.

Verizon Messages includes many features that might be expected from a messaging client like group messaging abilities, customization of conversation views, spam reporting, and a widget with badge counter. The Verizon Messages app makes it easy to share your location via a message and organizes all attachments so they can be searched using a content filter. If you are a Verizon customer, you can check out the app using one of the download links below.

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Google Play Download Link

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