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Name That Device!! Part 4

mspotten — Mon, 19 Nov 2012 21:19:03 +0000

Let’s talk about Android devices, shall we? As Apkudo’s Lab Manager, I live and breathe Android. There isn’t a device out there I haven’t had the pleasure of getting to know, touch, and feel personally. I can rattle off Android devices like you wouldn’t believe. Hey, it’s my job! One of the best parts about my job is to challenge all the other Android lovers out there to a little game I like to call, “Think You Know Android? Name That Device!” Were we to ever meet in person, I would challenge you to a ‘Name Off’ and as sure as my beard is brown, I vow I shall win!

Okay, okay. I will give you the benefit of the doubt. Tis possible that some of you hackers know your stuff just as much as I do. And if not, let me be your guiding voice to deciphering our device mystery. Only together can we meet the challenge of device discovery. Now my friends, I must say farewell – for there is much work to be done and Apkudo never rests. Never!

Here’s a reminder of how to play:

Take a look at the photo below and try to guess what the mystery device is.
Post your answers in the comments section below. Each person to get it right will be entered into a drawing to win a free Apkudo t-shirt (they’re pretty badass).
When posting your answer, be sure to include your Twitter address so we can get in touch with you. No Twitter address? That’s cool – just check back to the blog to see if you won.
All answers must be submitted within 5 days of the post, and only one answer per person will be accepted.

Name That Device Part 4

Best of luck to you all!

Think you know Android?! Name That Device pt. 3

mspotten — Wed, 05 Sep 2012 22:43:59 +0000

I have a vision that one day soon, all shall use Android phones. And when that day comes it will behoove you to know what has come before. Knowing the history of our beloved Android phones from the HTC G1 to the Samsung Galaxy S3 is just as important as knowing how to speak French or build a canoe. The knowledge of Android smartphones can only strengthen our future devices. And so, my fellow Android lovers, go forth on this day to be confounded by the challenge ahead. Be stumped by scores of Android devices in the App Analytics Lab. Can you identify them all?

Stay thirsty, my friends… Thirsty for the knowledge of Android devices. And now, the rules:

Take a look at the hint and try to guess what the mystery device is.
Post your answers in the comments section below. Each person to get it right will be entered into a drawing to win a free Apkudo t-shirt (they’re pretty badass).
When posting your answer, be sure to include your Twitter address so we can get in touch with you. No Twitter address? That’s cool – just check back to the blog to see if you won.
All answers must be submitted within 5 days of the post, and only one answer per person will be accepted.

And here is this weeks hint:

Swallow, gobble, consume, ingest

This Android device you might have already guessed

Think of a number that’s three of a kind

Think of a phone robustly designed

A pull out keyboard and touchscreen combined

Now comment the answer that springs to your mind

Name That Device! And The Week 2 Winner Is….

mspotten — Wed, 15 Aug 2012 22:03:46 +0000

I’d like to thank everyone who participated in our second “Name That Device!” contest. However, there can only be one winner. Keep reading our awesome blog, you might win something fantastic (like a t-shirt)! Oh yeah – and to make things easier there’s even a Follow widget and a signup bar to the right. So easy!

Last week’s hint was:

The edge of a knife, the tip of a sword

In the US this brand is often ignored

Both TV and phone share the same name

You’ll need more than the model to win at this game

Composed of mixed origin, like a Prius or Leaf

Plus the fact that its waterproof is quite a relief

Include the whole name or your answer we’ll forgo

Now put your guess in the comments below

It is my honor, my privilege, and my pleasure to congratulate the winner of our second Name That Device! Contest. Drum roll please…..

Dan S, who correctly guessed “Sharp AQUOS Phone “The Hybrid”, also known as the Softbank 007SH”

“Oh Danny booooy….the shirts, the shirts, you’ll be weaaarinnnngggg…” Thanks so much, Dan! And well done!

In the meantime, brush up on your Android Device knowledge. We’ll have another contest next week. Thanks again for everyone’s participation!

Happy hacking,

Asa Gismervik, Lab Manager
@asagismervik

Think You Know Android? Name That Device pt. II!

mspotten — Fri, 10 Aug 2012 13:35:29 +0000

It has been two weeks; I am here to issue you with another challenge. It’s not as physically taxing as the Ironman Triathlon, and not as delicious as the Cinnamon Challenge. No, this is much, much worse. Are you ready for a mind-melting, brainteaser that will leave you puzzled for the next 5 days? You’re about to be stumped by the multitudes of Android Devices available to consumers all over the world. We’ve got every Android Device in the App Analytics Lab. Can you identify them all? Here’s a reminder of how to play:

Take a look at the hint and photo and try to guess what the mystery device is.
Post your answers in the comments section below. Each person to get it right will be entered into a drawing to win a free Apkudo t-shirt (they’re pretty badass).
When posting your answer, be sure to include your Twitter address so we can get in touch with you. No Twitter address? That’s cool – just check back to the blog to see if you won.
All answers must be submitted within 5 days of the post, and only one answer per person will be accepted.

Accept or deny my challenge, however “impossible” is a word only found in the dictionary of fools.

Here is your hint for this challenge:

The edge of a knife, the tip of a sword

In the US this brand is often ignored

Both TV and phone share the same name

You’ll need more than the model to win at this game

Composed of mixed origin, like a Prius or Leaf

Plus the fact that its waterproof is quite a relief

Include the whole name or your answer we’ll forgo

Now put your guess in the comments below

Best of luck to everyone!

-Asa Gismervik, Lab Manager
@asagismervik

Name That Device! And The Week 1 Winner Is….

mspotten — Wed, 25 Jul 2012 19:01:21 +0000

Thanks to everyone who participated in our first ever “Name That Device!” contest! We’ll hold these contests every other week – so keep checking back and you could win a free Apkudo t-shirt or some other fabulous prize.

Last week’s hint was:

For the fashion conscious person prone

An elegant concept, story, and phone

Lined with chrome around its edge

Luxury and beauty its name doth pledge

Boasting style and a unique design

That’s the hint that ends this rhyme

So what was that phone? Drum roll please…..

The LG Prada 3.0!

And our contest winner is…..Sune Sonne Andersen!!!!

Thanks again to everyone who participated. We’ll have another contest next week!!

Think You Know Android? Name That Device!

mspotten — Thu, 19 Jul 2012 19:25:02 +0000

The beauty of the Android operating system is that it’s open and free. This means consumers aren’t all stuck with the same boring, cookie-cutter devices. We get variety! And who doesn’t like variety? At Apkudo we’ve got every Android device in the App Analytics Lab. I’m talking seriously unique, obscure, and rare devices. One of the funnest things about working with all of these phones and tablets is playing a little game we like to call, “Name That Device!” It’s so much fun that we want you to play, too! About once a week I’ll be posting a puzzle, recording a riddle, or banging out a brainteaser to see if you can “Name That Device!” It’s pretty easy, here’s how to play:

Take a look at the hint and photo and try to guess what the mystery device is.