Apple iPhone and iPad owners have been using the new Flipboard 2.0 for over 6 weeks now, and now it’s our turn. Today, Flipboard has officially launched version 2.0 in the play store. What does the update bring? Magazines, but not the type of magazines that you buy from your local 7/11.

Flipboard magazines are created by the people. for the people. If you have ever dreamt of being an editor in chief, or just want to share your hobby or passions with the world, now you can. The Flipboard team also decided to make it ridiculously easy to create and manage the magazines, with the ability to add content from all over the net. You can also manage your magazine on your desktop at editor.flipboard.com.

To get a better understanding of the new features watch the video tour:

Have you had a chance to test out the new Flipboard? What are your thoughts on the new magazine feature? Let everyone know in the comments below.

We here at Android Authority have just had an epiphany. We have finally realized that we do like the iPhone 5, why? you might ask.

Because it’s fun to break!

Happy April Fools’ Day

from your friends at Android Authority

Hey you! Guess what? It’s a time to celebrate at Android Authority, as we’re just about to reach 100,000 YouTube subscribers! Because of this, we’ve decided to  celebrate by giving away a Nexus 4 to our loyal fans!

To enter the giveaway, we are making it unbelievably easy! All you have to do is enter your name and email address in the Rafflecopter widget located on the bottom of this article. Easy right? It really is that simple.

Of course, the usual rules apply: only one entry per person, and we’ll be checking our list and checking it twice to make sure there aren’t any sneaky serpents about!

We here at Android Authority live to serve you, and we value your feedback immensely! We will continue to improve the ways in which we can serve you, so we need your help. If you have a spare second we would really appreciate if you could fill out the feedback form located below. It shouldn’t take longer than one minute, and it will help us get better, so we’d sincerely appreciate it!

Enter the giveaway

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Galaxy Note 2 Mockup by Daniel Uy

The time is here folks, after months of leaks and rumours today is the big day where we get to see what the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 will look like. Right now we are live in Berlin and counting down the minutes till the doors open for the Samsung Unpacked 2012 Berlin media event.

Videos

The Galaxy Note 2 unveiling will begin on Wednesday August 29th at the following times:

• Los Angeles: 10:00am PST (GMT-8)
• Denver: 11:00am MST (GMT-7)
• Chicago: 12:00pm CST (GMT-6)
• New York: 1:00pm EST (GMT-5)
• London/England: 6:00pm (GMT)
• Berlin/Western Europe: 7:00pm (GMT+1)
• Philippines/Hong Kong/Malaysia: 2:ooam August 30th (GMT+8)
• Tokyo: 3:00am August 30th (GMT+9)
• India: 11:30pm (GMT+5.30hrs)

Also a friendly reminder, we are giving away a Galaxy Note 2 in our international giveaway, so be sure to get your name in the draw.

To celebrate the recently announced Samsung Galaxy Note 2 at IFA Berlin, we have decided to give away one of the most hotly anticipated devices of 2012 – the Samsung Galaxy Note 2. Hell yeah!

First things first, lets learn about the Galaxy Note 2 specs and features, then make sure you catch up on all the recent Galaxy Note 2 news!

For full contest details scroll down to the bottom of this post.

Videos

Galaxy Note 2 Review: First Impressions

Galaxy Note 2 vs Galaxy Note

Galaxy Note 2 vs Galaxy S3

Galaxy Note 2 vs iPhone 4s

Interview with Samsung executive discussing Galaxy Note 2

Contest Details

Entering our Galaxy Note 2 international giveaway is as easy a few clicks. All we ask is that you give us some social love and spread the good word! You can earn up to 11 entry tickets into the giveaway, by completing the different tasks listed below. Please guys and gals, no funny business – one entry per person, we will verify entries and only ship to the name entered in the contest.

Here are the ways you can get entry tickets to the Samsung Galaxy Note 2 international giveaway! Good luck, everyone!

• Subscribe to our Youtube channel (2 entry tickets)
• Circle us on Google+ (2 entry tickets)
• Like us on Facebook (1 entry tickets)
• Follow us on Twitter (1 entry ticket)
• Subscribe to us on Google Currents (1 entry ticket)
• +1 this post (1 entry ticket)
• Like this post (1 entry ticket)
• Tweet this post (1 entry ticket)
• Listen to Android Authority On Air (1 entry ticket)

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Thanks for entering guys and gals, and good luck! Stay tuned on Android Authority as we bring you the best coverage of all things Android! Plus, we’ll be at IFA 2012 in Berlin, grabbing tons of cool hands on video of all the latest, hottest Android gadgets! Leave us a comment below to let us know how we are doing too!

And the winner is:

After spending a small fortune on your new Samsung Galaxy S3, the first thing that usually comes to mind is how you are going to protect it. You can go the conventional route and purchase a plastic case that will surely keep your S3 protected. But maybe you want something different…

The Zagg InvisibleSHIELD is a great alternative to the standard case, as it provides “military grade” protection, without adding any bulk to your phone.

So what exactly is the Zagg InvisibleSHIELD?

The Zagg InvisibleSHEILD is a top of the line screen protector made of a material that was initially used on military helicopters, to keep dust, dirt, and debris at bay. You have the choice of purchasing screen protection for just the front screen of your device, or you can get both front and back full protection.

What will the Zagg InvisibleSHIELD do for my device?

• Scratch Proof: The InvisibleSHIELD is virtually scratch-proof and will keep your Galaxy S3 as clean as when you bought it. Need proof? Check out the scratch test:

• Coverage: The screen protector molds to your device, covering each and every area of your device, offering ultimate protection.
• Drop Resistance: The InvisibleSHIELD will improve the grip that you have on your device, thus preventing accidental drops.
• Glare Reduction: The invisibleSHIELD will provide your Samsung Galaxy S3 with a slight “orange peel” texture that will break up glare and reduce finger print smudges.

How to Install the Zagg InvisibleSHEILD on the Samsung Galaxy S3

To learn how to install the InvisibleSHIELD simply follow our very own video tutorial that will guide you through the installation steps.

What do you think of the InvisibleSHEILD? Does it offer good screen protection? What are some of the negatives about the Zagg InvisibleShield?

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Last night, Android Authority hosted its first official Android Authority On Air podcast on Google+! Featuring shows hosts Derek Ross and Scott Anderson, it was a great success. The episode includes Q&A about the Samsung Galaxy S3 as well as discussions about all the top Android news from this past week.

For those of you interested, check out YouTube video of the hangout below and be sure to checkout all the top Android news headlines from the past week that were discussed on the show!

Tune in every Friday night at 9:30pm ET for the live Android Authority On Air hangout which is hosted on our Google + Page.

Weekly News Roundup

• Galaxy S3 Fire Melts Case
• AT&T Galaxy S2 ICS Update – Now you see it, now you don’t
• HTC acknowledges WiFi problems with Tegra 3 HTC One X models
• Sony Xperia S now getting official OTA update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
• [Update: Rollout Begins On June 22] Verizon’s DROID RAZR/RAZR MAXX ICS 4.0.4 (Build 6.16.211) Update Docs Now Live
• HTC posts Rezound Android 4.0 update availability, later removes it
• Asus Nexus 7 tablet spotted in EXIF image data on Picasa
• Android Jellybean 4.1 outed via Galaxy Nexus Play Store purchase
• Microsoft Surface Windows 8/RT tablets unveiled: specs, features, release date and pricing
• Galaxy Tab Ice Cream Sandwich upgrade scheduled for July and August, Galaxy Tab 10.1, 8.9, 7.7 and 7.0 Plus getting it
• ASUS Transformer Pad 300 Receiving OTA Update 9.4.3.30 With New Camera Firmware And Other Improvements
• Swiftkey 3 now available on Google Play Store, 50% off for one week only $199
• Founder of CyanogenMod decides not to use the Linaro code optimization for stock Android
• Samsung wins at The Hague, Apple to pay damages for infringing one 3G patent
• Netherlands -  Zip, zero, nada: Google to pay nothing to Oracle, as Oracle will try to appeal
• Verizon Announces 4G LTE Service For 46 New Markets, Expansion In 22 Existing Markets On June 21 – all over the country new and expanded

Guys, the world of Android is simply exploding! You can count on us to deliver the best, deepest, and fastest coverage of every single detail that has anything to do with Android! Let us know if there is anything you want us to cover for next week!

We are excited to announce our very first officially official Android Authority On Air podcast! It’ll be running tonight at 9:30PM ET. On the show, we’ll be covering all the top Android news of the week, and tons of hot sexy new devices that are in the rumor pipeline. We will also have a Samsung Galaxy S3, LG Optimus 4X HD, HTC EVO 4G LTE, HTC One X, and HTC One S on hand for some crazy comparisons! Our very own Clayton Ljungberg will be joining Android gurus Derek Ross and Scott Anderson to cover these epic device, along with all the goodies of the week! If you have any questions be sure to check out the hangout and get your questions in.

How you can watch

• Tune into our stream tonight! It’ll all be going down on Friday night at  9:30pm ET on our Google+ Page
• Check our YouTube channel
• Find your timezone here

Miss the show? That’s ok!

We know its hard to dedicate an hour of your time to watch us live. You can watch the show anytime by subscribing to our YouTube channel (http://goo.gl/qaUp0) or listen to the podcast.

Remember you cool cats, we do this for you – so come armed with some questions and we’ll be answering them all! Dig deep! Hope to see you live tonight at the hangout!

You asked for it and we listened. We decided to pony up the $800+ and give everyone another chance to win a brand new Samsung Galaxy S3. Last month’s Galaxy S3 international giveaway was a massive success, and the lucky winner, Brian Codder from the US, won himself a brand new Samsung Galaxy S3. Congrats, Brian!

At Android Authority, we’ve been lucky enough to get our hands on the new Galaxy S3 and we’ve posted some videos on our YouTube channel that you might enjoy. Check’em out!

Samsung Galaxy S3 Review

Samsung Galaxy S3 vs Galaxy Note

Samsung Galaxy S3 vs HTC One X

Galaxy S3 vs iPhone 4s

Galaxy S3 vs LG Optimus 4X HD

Samsung Galaxy S3 Drop Test vs iPhone 4S

Contest Details

Entering our new international giveaway is as easy a few clicks. All we ask is that you give us some social love and spread the good word! You can earn up to 10 entry tickets into the giveaway, by completing the different tasks listed below. Please guys and gals, no funny business – one entry per person, we will verify entries and only ship to the name entered in the contest.

Here are the ways you can get entry tickets to the new Samsung Galaxy S3 international giveaway! Good luck, everyone!

• Subscribe to our Youtube channel (2 entry tickets)
• Circle us on Google+ (2 entry tickets)
• Like us on Facebook (2 entry tickets)
• Follow us on Twitter (1 entry ticket)
• +1 this post (1 entry ticket)
• Like this post (1 entry ticket)
• Tweet this post (1 entry ticket)

Winner Announced

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBmh7DGdl4Q

INTRODUCTIONS

Droid Razr Maxx

In Corner 1 we have “the rookie” the freshly released Droid Razr Maxx who was released on the market on January 26 2012 by Verizon. The Razr Maxx was born from the brains of a Motorola engineer who thought of packaging a higher capacity battery onto the original Droid Razr by Verizon. The Razr Maxx almost never became as there was considerable hesitation from both Motorola and Verizon on launching a new version so soon after the release of the Droid Razr. The Droid Razr Maxx is the worlds first 4G smartphone to pack a high capacity 3300 mAh battery which overpowers the Galaxy Nexus’s measly 1750 mAh capacity battery.

We discussed the best feature about the Razr Maxx being the battery but we need to bring to light the negatives about the phone and its main neg is that it isn’t launching with Ice Cream Sandwich. The Maxx launches with just Android 2.3.5, a considerable blow to a phone packed with so many great features. I am sure you power users who are root masters don’t think this is a blow, but we have to remember the majority of people don’t root their phones, so they will be stuck on Android 2.3.5 till an official upgrade. If you goto Motorolas Droid Razr Maxx product page you’ll notice a deceptive marketing tactic with Ice Cream Sandwich clearly displayed, with the title: “ANDROID 4.0 (ICS) UPGRADEABLE: WE ALL SCREAM!” I mean duh of course it’s upgradeable, kind of a dirty move by Motorola in my eyes.

Galaxy Nexus

In corner 2 we have “The Dude” the Samsung Galaxy Nexus Ice Cream Sandwich powered smartphone that packs just about everything you could ask for in a phone! The Galaxy Nexus was born on November 17  to the adoptive parents AT&T and Verizon, since it’s debut the Galaxy Nexus was dubbed by many “The best Android Phone” . It’s easy to understand why the Nexus was receiving such high accolades, it was the first smartphone to launch with Android 4.0.1 Ice Cream Sandwich. A new operating system changes your phone experience dramatically and with an estimated 4 Million+ Galaxy Nexus units sold in less than 2 months in 2011 I think the public agrees.

EDGES

Lets take a quick look at who has some of the better specs and features.

Droid Razr Maxx

• 8 megapixels Rear Camera Resolution. (5 megapixels on Nexus)
• 3300 mAh Capacity Battery – Aprox 21.5 Hours of talk time (1750 mAh battery on the Nexus)

Galaxy Nexus

• Height: 5.33 inches (Razr Maxx Height: 5.15 inches)
• Screen size (diagonal): 4.65 inches (Razr Maxx: 4.3 inches)
• Resolution: 1280×720 px (Razr Maxx: 960×540 px)
• Ice Cream Sandwich 4.0.1 Operating System (Razr Maxx: Android 2.3.5)

WINNER

Both phones hold  powerful titles, the Razr Maxx (The longest lasting 4G Smartphone) and the Nexus (Worlds first Ice Cream Sandwich powered phone). So naturally this is likely what it comes down to when deciding on which phone is better. It’s also important to note that the nexus also boasts a larger higher resolution screen which is also a major factor to consider when comparing these 2 phones.

If I am buying one of these phones I’m buying the Galaxy Nexus, a longer battery just isn’t enough of a selling point for me. Some might argue, why not buy the Razr Maxx and root it to get Ice Cream Sandwich. Valid point. Even with rooting the Maxx with ICS I still would choose the Nexus because I prefer Samsung and the strong brand that we’ve come to expect from the Nexus.

Which phone do you like better? Droid Razr Maxx vs. Galaxy Nexus. I’d be curious to hear your thoughts…

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