HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE hands-on

Unlike the new Samsung Galaxy S III, the new HTC DROID Incredible 4G LTE has been leaked more times than I can count. Even though we’ve seen plenty already, here in New Orleans for CTIA 2012 we were able to get up close and personal with the all new Incredible 4G LTE from Verizon and HTC. Verizon hasn’t announced an HTC one branded device, but this is pretty close. Check out our hands-on below.

It’s not quite an HTC one device but you can hardly tell a difference, other than the fact they’ve gone with their traditional DROID branding. The Incredible 4G LTE is as close to the new HTC one S as you’ll get on big Red for now. Coming equipped with very similar specs — not counting the slightly smaller screen the Incredible 4G LTE looks to be an appealing and great all around smartphone.

Hands-on with the DROID Incredible 4G LTE:

DROID Incredible 4G LTE Benchmark and HTC one S comparisons:

The new DROID Incredible 4G LTE comes with a 4.0-inch qHD display, the same size as the previous generation, but sadly didn’t get improved to an HD resolution. Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich and Sense UI 4.0, the same fast and capable 1.2 Ghz dual-core Qualcomm Snapdragon S4 processor, 1GB of RAM and a powerful 8 megapixel rear facing camera — albeit without the custom HTC Imagechip sensor for enhanced photos like the one series has.

A few important facts compared to HTC’s other recent offerings is the Incredible 4G LTE comes with a removable and user accessable battery, and micro-SD support for expanded storage. an issue that is seeing many complaints on the just released HTC one X on AT&T. Overall the phone feels very solid, and if you’ve ever used an Incredible or the HTC Rezound you’ll feel right at home.

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Samsung Galaxy Nexus Review – Watch CNET’s Video Review

Until now, Verizon Wireless was the sole U.S. carrier to receive the coveted Samsung Galaxy Nexus. as the first Ice Cream Sandwich (ICS) phone, the Galaxy Nexus quickly won fans for its stock Android OS and the power it packed under the hood. indeed, ever since the unlocked version went on sale late last year, I’ve had a soft spot for this device.

So now almost four months after its CES debut, the handset arrives at Sprint. It’s just as powerful. It’s compatible with Google Wallet (Verizon’s phone is not), and it has the pure Android experience that we enjoyed on the HTC Nexus one and the Samsung Nexus S. Yet, Sprint’s version also falls short, at least for the moment. It supports 4G LTE, but since the carrier is still some time away from switching on its LTE network, you’re stuck on 3G in the meantime. and until that changes, you’re left with an alluring though not outstanding Sprint Android phone.

Editors’ note: Portions of this review were taken from our analysis of the unlocked Galaxy Nexus. also, please see that review for a deeper dive into Ice Cream Sandwich.

DesignTen years ago, the big joke was that Nokia kept building the same phone design while slightly tweaking it for each subsequent model. These days, however, it’s Samsung that’s consistently guilty of this design faux pas. ever since the company started making Galaxy devices, many of them have looked very similar. indeed, the Galaxy Nexus has much in common with its predecessors, especially the Nexus S (a Galaxy device if not by name) and even the upcoming Galaxy S III.

You’ll see the same dark color, tapered edges, and “contour” shape that’s supposed to follow the curve of your head. The handset is large (5.33 inches long by 2.67 inches wide), so it may be too much for some users to handle. Samsung, however, squeezed off every inch it could to make it as thin as possible (0.37 inch for this LTE version).

It’s eye-catching, yes, but like other Samsung phones before it, the Galaxy Nexus also looks and feels fragile. Luckily, the thicker LTE version (both Verizon and Sprint) is stouter than the GSM model (5.1 ounces vs. 4.76 ounces), but I dreaded dropping it even once on a hard surface. Of course, a case is an option, but that would fatten up the phone. The “hyperskin” material on the back cover adds some texture, but it’s not quite the Kevlar material that’s on the Motorola Droid Razr Maxx (Verizon) or anodized aluminum of the upcoming HTC Evo 4G LTE.

Here we zoom in on the Galaxy Nexus’ 8-megapixel camera and LED flash located on the back of the phone. you can also see the textured surface of the handset’s plastic battery cover.

(Credit:Sarah Tew/CNET)

On the right side you’ll find a power control/lock button and three metal contacts to support dock accessories. over on the left side is the volume rocker and on the bottom end are the Micro-USB charge/syncing port and the 3.5mm headset jack. That’s not the best place for them, though, and I wish that they were in a more convenient place like the phone’s top edge. The camera lens and flash sit on the top end of the back cover.

Display and interfaceThe Galaxy Nexus’s display measures 4.65 inches, though only 4 inches of that space is usable given the programmable shortcut tray that sits at the bottom (the tray also shows up on some, but not all, internal screens). But even with that quirk, the display is plenty big for a smartphone, but not quite big enough for ICS.

With a 1,280×720-pixel Super AMOLED resolution, the HD display is wonderfully bright and vivid with eye-popping colors. Everything looks great, from graphics to photos to menu icons, and you can customize the five home screens with the Google Search bar, menu icons, and widgets. ICS brings new folders and new widgets, but I’ll get to those later. The main menu shows the traditional icons, and internal menus have the familiar list structure. This is a clean, elegant design that especially shines in the texting and e-mail apps, where it’s dead simple to add an attachment, audio, video, and photos.

One of the best attributes of the Samsung Galaxy Nexus is its big 4.65-inch HD Super AMOLED screen. with very high contrast, it produces colors that pop and blacks that are deep.

(Credit:Sarah Tew/CNET)

Like other Nexus devices, the Galaxy Nexus has a pure Android interface that isn’t muddled by a manufacturer or carrier skin. It’s great for users and developers alike, as it lets Android’s true appearance shine through. Developers also will love the dedicated “Developer options” in the main menu; it offers access to such features as showing CPU usage, setting a background process limit, and activating a visual feedback for the touch screen.

At the very bottom of the phone’s front face sit three touch controls for moving backward through a menu, jumping to the Home screen, and opening a list of recent apps. Yes, you lose the dedicated search button that’s on earlier Android phones, but that’s a trait that the Galaxy Nexus inherited from Honeycomb (the search field is available in almost every native app and home screen). and as in Honeycomb, these ICS controls will fade in some apps to three points of light, until you tap them again. What’s more, the controls rotate 90 degrees when you reorient the phone.

Basic featuresThe Galaxy Nexus has all of the other essentials you’d expect from a smartphone, like text and multimedia messaging, e-mail syncing (both Gmail and not), calendar syncing (both Google and not), a calculator, an alarm clock, and a news and weather widget. also onboard are Bluetooth 2.0 (with A2DP), Wi-Fi (802.11 a/b/g/n), and a download and file manager. The speaker-independent voice commands let you do just about anything using only your voice. They work fine as long as you speak clearly and use the phone in a place without a lot of background noise. you can transfer images and connect as a media device via a USB cable, but I don’t like that even though ICS supports USB mass storage, the Galaxy Nexus does not. Bad news, Samsung.

Otherwise there are no physical controls on the front of the phone. Yet, you’ll notice a glowing indicator light which pulses when you have a call and receive messages, e-mail, or notifications. It may seem like a minor touch, I’m glad it’s there since that was a big omission on the Nexus S.

The virtual keyboard takes up the whole width of the display, whether you’re using it in portrait or landscape mode. The primary screen has three rows of alphabet keys with main punctuation just above. On the bottom row, there’s a huge spacebar smack in the center with a voice-activation key just to the left (when entering an e-mail address an “@” key takes its place). You’ll need to click through to the additional keyboard for more punctuation and numbers, but the keyboard is spacious and easy to use. unfortunately, it does not support Swype. The alphanumeric dial pad shows huge numbers, but tiny text.

Google features and appsGoogle fans have plenty of Google apps and services to use and explore. The list is no different from the handset’s Nexus ancestors, but they’re worth repeating: Google Talk, YouTube, Google Search (with voice), Google Latitude, Google Places, Google+, Google Maps with Navigation, and Google Messenger. and as I said above, Sprint gets points for actually letting us use Google wallet.

Maps get a little more 3D treatment with ICS. Zoom in far enough (with two fingers) and you’ll see the buildings start to get some 3D shape. glide two fingers up and down the screen to tilt the screen for a better view.

GPS features performed well. On the first try, it placed me about a block away from CNET’s new York offices, which is normal. On the second try, however, it pinpointed my location in the office precisely. For the best experience, you should activate Wi-Fi and the GPS location feature in the Settings menu. The Galaxy Nexus has a gyroscope and a compass and a big leg up over the iPhone: it supports real-time turn-by-turn voice directions out of the box. The built-in barometer could be partially to thank for that, as its purpose on the Galaxy Nexus is to assist with GPS locking. with a pure Google experience, you have the freedom to use whichever apps you want through the Google Play store. In fact, while its Verizon cousin has annoying Verizon apps you can;t uninstall, I couldn’t find a single Sprint-branded piece of software here.

Camera, video, and musicThe main camera has a 5-megapixel resolution, but you also can shoot in 3 megapixels, 1.3 megapixels, QVGA, and VGA. There’s also a front-facing 1.3-megapixel camera for photos and video calls.

I just couldn’t resist taking a vanity shot with the Galaxy Nexus’ front camera.

(Credit:Brian Bennett/CNET)

The shooters come with a fair, but not overwhelming set of editing options you can use while taking the photo (more options are available in the photo gallery). You’ll find a digital zoom, face detection, location tagging, four white-balance choices, seven exposure settings, and four “scene” modes (action, night, sunset, and party). The flash on the rear side is powerful to a fault. In dim environments it can wash out the lighter colors. you can set the flash to auto, keep it always on, or turn it off completely.

Some Superb Accessories For The iPhone 4S – Part One

Since its release in October 2011 a huge number of iPhone 4S handsets have been sold with over 4 million units shipping in the very first weekend. with so many of these devices in circulation there are dozens of manufacturers developing accessories for this excellent mobile phone. we take a look at two of very best additional extras that are available for this excellent device.

The iPhone 4S comes with a very basic mains charger but many users decide to purchase a docking station to perform this task. In addition to charging the phone a docking station incorporates speakers so that users can enjoy audio content from their phone in a higher quality than can be achieved from the speakers built in to the handset. The iDapt S1 is a superb docking solution that offers some excellent functions not present on many similar devices. The docking station is capable of charging up to four different devices at the same time. this will appeal to fans of Apple products as it means that the iPhone 4S can be charging at the same time as their iPad. rather than using a series of wires to perform these tasks the base station is supplied with a set of interchangeable tips designed to fit almost every mobile device. this keeps the unit looking very neat and makes it perfect for a bedside table or an office desk. An FM radio and clock are both fitted in the unit which also makes it perfect for use as an alarm clock or for listening to radio broadcasts.

Some of the very best ideas are the simplest and the Smartphones Experts S&C Retractable Cable is a perfect example of this. this is a basic charging cable for the iPhone 4S but one where you can adjust the length thanks to a clever winding mechanism positioned in the middle of the cable. The idea behind this design is to help users to reduce clutter in their home by allowing them to use the exact cable length that they require. at its shortest length this new design measures just 4.5 inches in length and it can be extended to over 24 inches in length. this will appeal to iPhone users who become frustrated at the short length of the cable that comes supplied with the phone. this innovation is easy to carry around and makes charging your device or connecting to a computer a much neater affair.

There are a wealth of excellent accessories available for the iPhone 4S and the two we have looked at are just two examples. The iDapt provides a superb docking station with potential for charging multiple units while the retractable cable is incredibly simple yet effective.

Motorola High Definition Sweat Proof Bluetooth Stereo Headphones for Apple iPhone 3G, 3GS and iPhone 4

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GOMuskegon! a new way for visitors and residents to explore community from their phone

MUSKEGON, MI – Visitors and local residents alike can have Muskegon in the palm of their hands.

GoMuskegonApp.jpgMuskegon chamberThe GOMuskegon! smartphone application can be used with iPhone, Android and Blackberry Mobile Web devices. The apps’ background photo is of the “Love Muskegon” crew in the freezing waters of Lake Michigan last December.

The Muskegon Lakeshore Chamber of Commerce on Friday released a new smartphone mobile application – GOMuskegon!

It is the first community mobile application for Muskegon County and it is a free download for iPhone, Android and Blackberry Mobile Web operating devices.

“We are very excited to be able to offer the community and our members such a valuable resource,” chamber President Cindy Larsen said. “This mobile app will really put our members on the map and literally put them at people’s fingertips.”

The chamber has joined forces with the Muskegon County Convention and Visitors Bureau to launch the new wireless technology.

“This was the perfect partnership for us,” Muskegon County Community Development Director Bob Lukens said. “Anything that makes Muskegon more accessible to those outside of the area and promotes tourism destinations within the area helps our efforts to grow the number of visitors, conventions and business travelers considering Muskegon as their next destination.”

GOMuskegon! allows users to access a continually updated chamber business directory, providing “touch” option to instantly access a business telephone, email or website. a chamber calendar allows users to share events.

The application has a geo-location and mapping system to allow businesses nearby the user to be highlighted and graphically displayed on a map. a “near me” button automatically shows businesses in the close proximity to the user, while another feature offers “local deals” to users.

Finally, the application has a QR code scanner. The square-box graphic code can be read by the application and smartphone, taking users to specific websites.

The GOMuskgon! application was created under contract with the Muskegon chamber by Chamber2GO of MetroMedia Publishers, a Kansas City company that produces mobile products for chambers across the country.

“all chamber member businesses receive a free listing and with more smartphones in the marketplace, we saw the importance to promote our members to this audience,” Larsen said of about 25 percent of people having the advanced wireless devices.

The application can now be downloaded for free from the iPhone App Store, Android Market or through gomuskegon.mobi for Blackberry users.

Chamber members can upgrade their listing on the wireless application. Those interested can contact chamber Vice President Dawn Johnson at 724-3175. The application project is being sponsored by the Shoreline Inn and Conference Center.

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Get a Nook Simple Touch Reader for $69

This is an update of a deal from a couple months ago.

I love e-books. always have, always will. my first “e-reader” was a PalmPilot. these days, I read on whatever device is handy: Nook Color, Kindle Fire, andiPhone.

What I find truly incredible is how affordable dedicated e-readers have become. Remember when the original Kindle was $359 — and Amazon couldn’t keep up with the orders?

Anyway, while supplies last, RedTag has the refurbished Barnes & Noble Nook Simple Touch Reader for $69, plus $1.95 for shipping. That’s an insanely good deal.

Update:Dang! already gone. But here’s a close second: Buy.com has the refurbished Nook Simple Touch for $79 shipped — only 8 bucks more than RedTag was charging (and still $20 less than new).

The Simple Touch is a 6-inch e-reader with a touch-screen interface, e-ink display, and ultraslim, ultralight design. it beat Amazon.com’s touch-screen Kindle to market by about five months, and has received widespread praise (including a CNET Editors’ Choice).

Although it’s refurbished, Barnes & Noble backs the Simple Touch with a one-year warranty, same as new units. and it comes with the same items (charger, manual), so there’s really nothing to lose by going the refurb route — and saving a cool $30.

Why not splurge on a more capable colortablet? Price is one obvious reason, but CNET’s Scott Stein recently made the case for using a dedicated e-reader instead of a tablet — for book reading, that is.

I’m inclined to agree with him, as I find that when I read on, say, the Kindle Fire, I’m frequently distracted from my book. It’s hard to resist the siren song of e-mail, Web browsing, Angry Birds Space, and the like when they’re just a tap or two away.

With a regular old e-reader, however, all you get is your book — and that’s a good thing. hence I’m seeing the value in owning a reader even if you already own a tablet.

I don’t know how much longer RedTag will have the Simple Touch at this price; it’s been listed there for the last couple days. I’d say if you want one, act fast!

Bonus deal: looking for an awesome poor-man’s Sonos? Buy.com has the Belkin F8Z492TTP Bluetooth Music Receiver for $24.99 shipped. Plug this little gizmo into your existing stereo and you can stream music from your smartphone, tablet, PC, or any other Bluetooth-enabled device.

Bonus deal no. 2: Today only, Best Buy is offering iTunes gift cards (via e-mail) for 20 percent off. That means you can get a $15 card for $12, a $25 card for $20, and so on. these are always a welcome gift, and Mother’s Day, Father’s Day, and graduation day are just around the corner.

Your iPhone And iPhone Insurance

Nobody wants to run into a problem with their iPhone – but if you do, having iPhone insurance may help you avoid it turning into a crisis.

The iPhone and society

It’s been a long time since the market went as wild over a gadget as it did (and still does) over the iPhone.

If you were one of the early buyers, you may well have had a long wait to get one. even if you weren’t, you probably treasure your iPhone and may already regard it as being virtually indispensable to your normal day-to-day life.

Great as everything is, unfortunately that can all change in the blink of an eye.

Your iPhone may be with you one second and then in the next:

– it gets accidentally smashed or otherwise broken;
– somebody decides it would look far better in their pocket than in yours and promptly steals it;
– it decides to break down.

In all these situations, iPhone insurance may be able to help.

Taking out iPhone cover

If you take out insurance to protect your iPhone, you may find that you’ll get:

– cover against accidental destruction (some insurance providers may include liquid damage in that though some may exclude it, so it’s worth checking to make sure);
– ditto for theft (that may include unattended theft providing your iPhone is in a locked car or premises);
– cover for breakdowns providing they’re outside of the manufacturer’s warranty (the manufacturer’s warranty would cover any occurring beforehand subject to their specific terms);
– a 48-hour replacement of your iPhone once the claim was approved;
– 3GB of free data backup for things like your contact lists etc;
– global protection for your peace of mind if you’re travelling overseas.

It is important to mention that as with any insurance product, terms and conditions, exclusions and limitations will apply to your phone cover and you may wish to read these carefully to ensure you understand them.

What are the chances?

Nobody can tell you how likely you are as an individual to suffer any of the above mentioned misfortunes. The question really is – what would you do if you did?

If you don’t have the capital to immediately go out and buy another iPhone or don’t like the sound of trying to do without it then you may have a problem. It’s that problem that iPhone insurance may help ensure that you never have to face.

Apple iPad’s Solar Charger Causing a Stir For Green Advocates

Is Apple coming out with products that are solar powered? you bet they are. Apple has recently launched a successful breathtaking product called the iPad. It is the new future for tablet computers. Apple has recently taken caution on becoming more eco-friendly by reducing harmful chemicals in their products that are hazardous to the environment. So the question rises, how exactly is Apple becoming more greener? What are they doing that is protecting the environment, and causing green advocates to become more satisfied with their products?

Apple is going green, they have been criticized for not recycling enough, containing many harmful chemicals in their products, and not being environmental friendly at all. What many people don’t understand is that Apple is ahead of all our concerns regarding the environment, they have planned to become more greener and to protect our Earth from harmful toxic chemicals that are found in many products outside of Apple’s. in 2002 Apple has taken charge of becoming greener, and eco-friendly by removing toxic chemicals from their products, and increasing the use of recycling old products. they use material such as aircraft-grade aluminum and high-grade plastics that are in high demand from recyclers. they have increased recycling products by %10 since 2002, they have been projected to surpass Dell and JP by recycling past sold products. So why am I discussing how Apple has taken initiative on becoming more eco-friendly and greener? well the new Apple iPad are coming out with products that are going to be powered by solar technology.

Solar chargers for the iPad are starting to become a new trend. many Apple fanatics have turned out to be green advocates and enjoy the fact that Apple has become a green minded producing company. The Apple iPad have solar chargers that can last you over 10 hours between charges. If you travel allot, go camping, or enjoy using the Apple iPad outside your home than a solar charger would be ideal for you. no need to worry about carrying a charger wherever you go, just let the sun do most of the work by attaching a small sized solar charger to your iPad. The only downfall of the solar charger is the speed of the charge, it is not as fast as a wall socket but that should not be an issue at all. If a solar charger eliminates the hassle of carrying a charger, finding an outlet to plug into, and or the chance of leaving your charger at home or forgetting to take it with you.

Solar power systems are starting to become a new trend, many products are starting to implement the power of green technology. with more solar powered systems we will have a more efficient technology based system that brings promise to the future of our environment and health. keep in mind having a greener community creates a healthier body. Less pollution in the air, less toxic chemicals being used, creates less chances for our bodies to become ill.

For more information on solar technology products and to learn how to create your own solar panels for your home than visit SolarPanelsForHomes.us.

ESCORT Presents Multi-Award Winning ESCORT Live and Premium Automotive Accessories at TAWA Spring Challenge

DALLAS, Apr 30, 2012 (GlobeNewswire via COMTEX) –via PRWEB – ESCORT Inc. (ESCORTinc.com), designer and manufacturer of the world’s best premium automotive accessories, is returning to the TAWA (Texas Auto Writers Association) 2012 Spring Challenge with its multi-award winning ESCORT Live real-time ticket protection app this week.

ESCORT is demonstrating its multi-award winning ESCORT Live real-time ticket protection network to TAWA press and media attendees. currently, the industry leading ticket protection network app with Live Alerts is available for ESCORT and BELTRONICS radar detector users with Bluetooth connectivity to their iPhone and Android ESCORT Live app.

We are excited about the truly revolutionary level of protection that ESCORT Live has brought to radar detector consumers and, to the category with industry acclaimed technology that connects all of our radar detector users in real-time allowing them to share everything they see in advance with others, said Ron Gividen, ESCORT PR Director. at this years Spring Challenge, we will be sharing our advanced social network for the road with TAWA members and writers for their first look.

ESCORT has been a repeat supporter and attendee of the TAWA Spring Challenge held annually at the Texas Motor Speedway where key industry media writers, hosts and clebraties meet to conduct best practices for their specific automotive audiences. the TAWA event also includes attendance by all major automotive manufacturers who present their latest model vehicles to the TAWA attendees for their review.

ESCORT Live delivers revolutionary radar and laser ticket protection by using real-time, cloud-based threat and information sharing among countless drivers using the app on their smartphone (iPhone and Android). with the ESCORT Live app operating uninterrupted on their smartphone, networked drivers are continually safeguarded against radar and laser real-time ticket threats even before they are in range of enforcement guns.

ESCORT Live includes the ESCORT Defender Database which provides the most accurate speed camera, red light camera and speed trap information, alerting drivers in advance so that they can safely navigate high threat locations.

ESCORT Live also uses ESCORTs patented GPS features to accurately display the drivers vehicle speed, posted speed limit data and even conveniently alert the driver when they exceed the posted speed limit!

In addition to being included in Edmunds 2012 Top ten New Products list, ESCORT Live has also been named a CES 2012 Innovations Design and Engineering Award winner, Car and Driver Best New Technology, Popular Mechanics Editors choice, and, was named Best New Mobile Product at SEMA with its initial introduction of the ESCORT Live radar detector and Smartcord Live Bluetooth enabled power cord connected version.

the app features map and dashboard views with multiple alert settings based on user preference.

Our radar detector products are well known for providing drivers with the highest level of ticket protection available anywhere, Gividen says. ESCORT Live extends live alert range indefinitely so that drivers dont necessarily need to be in the range of the threat as long as they are participating in the ESCORT Live nation of networked drivers!

Get more details on the revolutionary ESCORT Live ticket protection network at ESCORTinc.com or call 800.433.3487.

ESCORT Inc. is the leading manufacturer of high-performance radar and laser detectors, the patented ESCORT Live real-time ticket protection network, commercial fleet ESCORT SmartOffice rugged mobile PC, ESCORT MobileTV, Guardian Alert reverse obstacle detection systems, Entourage GPS-enabled navigation and tracking products, ESCORT QuickStart and other Drive Smarter products. ESCORT manufactures products under the ESCORT, PASSPORT, REDLINE, SOLO, Vector and BELTRONICS brands. the company is headquartered in West Chester, Ohio, with its principal manufacturing facility located in Mississauga, Ontario, Canada.

Facts on radar detectors and speeding tickets:

— Radar detectors are legal in 49 states (only Virginia prohibits their use) — Multiple public domain sources reveal that more than 50 million drivers receive a speeding ticket in the United States each year about one in every four drivers — According to trafficticketsecrets.com the average speeding ticket costs $150.00 and the average insurance premium increases $900 over the course of three years

this article was originally distributed on PRWeb. For the original version including any supplementary images or video, visit prweb.com/releases/ESCORT_Live/ESCORT_radar_detector/prweb9455259.htm

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SOURCE: ESCORT Inc.

CONTACT: ESCORT Inc Ron Gividen press@escortinc..com (513) 870-8500

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Download Marvel vs Capcom 2 for the iPhone

The arcade game that stole our hearts, and lunch money for tokens, during our high school and college days is now available for your latest iOS devices. That’s right! Marvel vs Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes can now be purchased in the iTunes App Store.

Just released on April 24, 2012, Marvel vs Capcom 2 brought back your favorite Marvel and Capcom characters at the mercy of your fingertips, allowing you to play 56 characters in its roster. You get to start with 24 characters but you can unlock the rest as you progress through the game.

The controls are touch-optimized so you get to control the gameplay through flicks, swipes and taps. Versus mode battles are available as well and you can challenge other iOS users via Bluetooth. Check out the sample gameplay below:

A quick note from the iTunes app store: “The game can be played on any version after iOS 5.0, on iPhone 4, 4S / iPod touch 4th generation/ iPad 2, iPad 3rd generation. Note: this application will not work on the iPhone 3GS, iPod Touch 3rd generation or earlier, nor the iPad 1st generation.”

The Marvel VS Capcom 2: New Age of Heroes app is priced at $4.99 but can be purchased at a special launch price of $2.99 from April 25 until may 6, 2012.