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- AT&T 4G LTE network expected to launch by Mid-2011
- Sharp Introducing Two 3G Smartphones for Chinese Market with Tapas OS
- GameFly’s GameCenter v1.2 now available on the Android Market
- Droid Eris will not be getting Froyo, Says Verizon
- Samsung Event Wrap-up, Galaxy Tab Hands on Video and Accessories
- Full Flash 10.1 on Samsung Galaxy Tab
- Galaxy Tab – WiFi only coming to the US
- Samsung Officially announces Galaxy Tab for the US, headed to Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon
- Skyhook suing Google for Patent Infringement
- Electronic Arts stepping into the Android gaming scene
| AT&T 4G LTE network expected to launch by Mid-2011 Posted: 17 Sep 2010 08:27 AM PDT 4G networks are the new craze among mobile device enthusiasts. Offering lightning fast speeds, they are clearly the next frontier in the mobile market. While other carriers have their own 4G networks, AT&T is going to be joining them in 2011 with an expected potential of reaching 70-75 million people by the end of 2011. 
AT&T has said it wanted to wait for the LTE market to mature before moving forward with a full-scale deployment. Stankey said AT&T is working on a different kind of implementation for LTE than other carriers, and needs to carry forward its UMTS services to ensure that voice and data services can work simultaneously on both UMTS and LTE. The company is spending $700 million in capital expenditures on LTE this year and “will go far beyond that” in 2011, Stankey said. AT&T is even going as far as already looking beyond HSPA 7.2 and pushing forward with HSPA+ on it's way to a 4G network. HSPA+ will offer real world speeds of 7 Mbps, which is noticeably faster than the real-world speeds offered under the HSPA standard. [Via IntoMobile] ) |
| Sharp Introducing Two 3G Smartphones for Chinese Market with Tapas OS Posted: 17 Sep 2010 08:14 AM PDT Last week we heard word of a new mobile OS called Tapas, it was announced by former Google China head Kai-Fu Lee and has now been confirmed to be shipping on 2 new Sharp cellphones later this year. The OS is based on Android and is built specifically for the Chinese market. Some of the starter features of this new OS include the ability to identify geographic origin of incoming calls, syncing with popular Chinese social networks, and a new "karaoke-style" music player that identifies songs and then displays their lyrics on-screen. 
 SH828U The first model being released from Sharp is the SH828U, a 3G phone that comes with a 3.5" WVGA screen, 5 megapixel camera (with autofocus and flash), Bluetooth, WiFi, and a microSD card slot. It's powered by a 600MHz Qualcomm MSM7227 processor and is expected to ship this October with a price tag around $475 USD.  The second model is the SH8118U, shipping with the same 600MHz Qualcomm MSM7227 processor and specs as the SH828U but only features a 3.2" HVGA screen. With the smaller screen comes a cheaper price point, the SH8118U will be available in October with an about $335 USD price tag. [Via IntoMobile] ) |
| GameFly’s GameCenter v1.2 now available on the Android Market Posted: 17 Sep 2010 07:56 AM PDT GameCenter, a top downloaded app extending the features of a GameFly membership, has just been updated to v1.2 bringing in an array of new features. GameFly is the Netflix-like service for video games, bringing you games to your door with no late fees and is paid on a month-to-month basis. 
Some of the new features this update brings are:
Along with queue management and browsing their vast selection of games, GameCenter also is a video game news app. On top of getting complete info on popular, new, an upcoming games the full features of the app are as follows:
The latest update requires Android OS 1.6+ and is currently available on the Android Market. ) |
| Droid Eris will not be getting Froyo, Says Verizon Posted: 16 Sep 2010 09:48 PM PDT Well it looks like it's official, we have been expecting this for a long time, Verizon has stated that they simply are not going to be updating the Eris to Android 2.2 when they have other, newer and better, options available.  A spokeswoman from Verizon stated, "We have other options in Android devices, so this is part of the normal evolution of our portfolio." So if you currently have a Droid Eris and are wanting to stay current with future Android updates, your only option is to upgrade your device and hope that it will be updated as your new phone grows older. [Via Engadget] ) |
| Samsung Event Wrap-up, Galaxy Tab Hands on Video and Accessories Posted: 16 Sep 2010 09:34 PM PDT The Samsung event today answered a lot of questions we have been wondering for a while now. What carriers will the Tab be released on? – all. Will there be a WiFi only model? – yes, details soon. And finally which accessories will be available alongside release later this year? While still some questions remain, price and availability, we still have enough to keep us excited until it’s launch in the coming months.
Accessories include the $99.99 keyboard dock, similar to that available for iPad users. The dock itself provides a full QWERTY keyboard, Charge/Sync dock and stereo audio output.
The next up is the desktop dock. This dock allows you to connect to a TV via HDMI. Video out support allows up to 1080p playback, picture viewing and listening to music on your HDTV.
And finally, there is the car dock. It's available for $99.99 and allows for GPS turn-by-turn directions to your Galaxy Tab.
We have got our hands on the device and from what we saw at the event the device is pretty solid and the software is very responsive and snappy. Check out the hands on video below. Flash Player 10.1 Demo Pocket Demo Android Market app and Qik demo [Via Slashgear] ) |
| Full Flash 10.1 on Samsung Galaxy Tab Posted: 16 Sep 2010 05:04 PM PDT Let's face it Flash is everywhere. From videos, to interactive websites, to games, Flash is still a very powerful tool, regardless of what other companies are trying to say. If you have been looking for a tablet that features full flash then it looks like the fully versatile Samsung Galaxy Tab will be a great option. Announced at their press conference just a few minutes ago, the Tab will feature full flash 10.1 when it ships in a few months. 
Now flash on Android devices has been around for sometime, however the experience hasn't been optimal since it is very hardware dependent. But with the Tab's 1GHz Hummingbird processor, Flash should be expected to run great which means a lot more content is available at your fingertips. You can check out a video demo of Flash in action on the Tab in the video below. More from Samsung's event as well as a hands-on is coming soon. [Via Slashgear] ) |
| Galaxy Tab – WiFi only coming to the US Posted: 16 Sep 2010 04:26 PM PDT Samsung just announced that the Galaxy Tab will be coming in a WiFi only version when it launches in the coming months. As if 4 carriers was not enough options for you, you now have one more, contract free option to get your hands on the hyped tablet.  No price point or availability yet but more details to come following the currently ongoing press conference. [Via Slashgear] ) |
| Samsung Officially announces Galaxy Tab for the US, headed to Sprint, T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon Posted: 16 Sep 2010 04:14 PM PDT Just as we suspected, the Samsung Galaxy Tab will be headed to all 4 major US carriers. It is expected to be released in October or November but no official pice point has been stated, we will have to hear this from the careers themselves along with availability. No word yet on if a WiFi only or unlocked version will hit US shelves as well, but it is being "discussed internally".
Hands-On Flash Player 10.1 Demo Pocket Demo Android Market app and Qik demo The Galaxy Tab will ship with a 1GHz Hummingbird processor, Android 2.2, 7-inch super AMOLED display, front and rear facing cameras, and a carrier specific application. More details to come, until then check out the Press Release Below: SAMSUNG MOBILE EXPANDS GALAXY PRODUCT PORTFOLIO WITH LAUNCH OF SAMSUNG GALAXY TAB™ WITH MULTIPLE U.S. CARRIERS Designed as a true mobile tablet, Samsung Galaxy Tab™ powered by 7-inch touchscreen, Android 2.2 platform with Flash Player 10.1 and front and rear-facing cameras for video chat support landing soon with AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon DALLAS, September 16, 2010 -Samsung Telecommunications America (Samsung Mobile)1, the No. 1 mobile phone provider in the U.S., today announced the upcoming availability of the Galaxy Tab™ in the U.S with AT&T, Sprint, T-Mobile and Verizon Wireless. The first mobile tablet from Samsung shares many of the powerful characteristics of the Galaxy S smart phone lineup that launched this summer. The Galaxy Tab is designed with several enhancements to create a unique mobile experience that other products can’t deliver. The Galaxy Tab features a brilliant 7-inch enhanced TFT display screen, 1GHz Hummingbird Application processor supporting 3D graphics and smooth Web browsing and front and rear-facing cameras for video chat while on-the-go. The Galaxy Tab is powered by Android 2.2™, including full support for Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1. Just like the Galaxy S smart phones, the Galaxy Tab includes Samsung’s Social Hub application and the new Media Hub content service, offering a robust collection of premium movies and TV episodes from some of the biggest entertainment companies. “The addition of Galaxy Tab to the Galaxy product portfolio is a powerful proof point of Samsung’s commitment to bring new and innovative mobile experiences to U.S. consumers,” said Omar Khan, chief strategy officer for Samsung Mobile. “The 7-inch display and thin, lightweight design, combined with premium content and productivity tools makes the Galaxy Tab a true mobile tablet that is as comfortable to use standing on a crowded train as it is relaxing on the couch at home. The Galaxy Tab is perfect for watching a movie, reading an e-book or catching up with your favorite TV shows or chatting with an old friend. Plus, the Tab’s design makes it completely pocketable in your pants or jacket.” Powerful Display, Portable Design Many of the built-in productivity services and Android applications are scalable to fit the Galaxy Tab’s full 7-inch screen. For example, the user’s email, calendar and contacts will all rotate from portrait to landscape format through the tablet’s accelerometer and then open as a split-screen to create a PC or laptop viewing experience on the Tab. Likewise, many Android Market applications will open in full screen. Non-scalable Android Market applications will be framed and centered on the Galaxy Tab screen. The Samsung Galaxy Tab is designed for people who want a premium mobile entertainment experience on the go, but don’t want to be weighed down by a bulky device. The Galaxy Tab fits in a pocket or purse, weighs only 13 ounces and is 12 millimeters thin. Those super-light and sleek dimensions, matched with the 7-inch touchscreen display allows the Galaxy Tab to easily fit into a jeans’ backpocket or the inside pocket of a jacket. The compact design of Galaxy Tab also makes it easy for the user to type on the virtual keyboard with both thumbs or with one hand using Swype technology to type with one continuous finger motion across the keyboard. Two Cameras, One-on-One Video Chat Google Mobile Services Benefits Samsung Social Hub Simplifies Additional features of the Galaxy Tab include: Samsung Media Hub – Entertaining the Masses Premium Accessories Portfolio Keyboard Dock – $99.99 Upcoming Availability 1 Number one mobile phone provider in the U.S claim for Samsung Mobile based upon reported shipment data, according to Strategy Analytics, Q2 2010 U.S. Market Share Handset Shipments Reports. About Samsung Telecommunications America About Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. [Via Slashgear] ) |
| Skyhook suing Google for Patent Infringement Posted: 16 Sep 2010 02:24 PM PDT Skyhook, a company in the business of location based services, is suing Google over patent infringement for their triangulation services as well as forcing handset manufacturers to use Google's services in favor of Skyhook. The lawsuit was filed in State court and details that Google's Android platform made it impossible for them to conduct business on the devices, despite the "open" nature of the OS. 
Google's own location based services are free, the argument that Skyhook is offering is that their own services are better, which makes them the best choice for handset manufacturers. The claim regarding Motorola states that Google took advantage of it's relationship with Motorola, and other manufacturers, ultimately having them block Skyhook before the devices could be approved. Google has yet to respond. [Via GIGAom] ) |
| Electronic Arts stepping into the Android gaming scene Posted: 16 Sep 2010 01:59 PM PDT Another piece of Android news has come out of The Deutsche Bank Tech Conference. The first being Motorola's plans for a Droid 2011 tablet release, the second is from yet another gaming company starting to develop on the Android Platform. Electronic Arts, popular for their console, mobile and iOS games, is currently planning on stepping into the next big market, Android. 
EA's new CFO, Eric Brown, stated that they see Android as the next big thing for mobile gaming and are currently preparing to step into the market: "So I think there's a lot to happen in the future in Android, and we're trying to position our mobile business to take advantage of that trend." He also goes on to state that the current Android Market needs some changes in order to compete with's Apples App Store but they can definitely see that happening. "I think the next big positive wave to push better growth in mobile will be the deployment of an App Store equivalent for the Android operating system," Brown said at a Q&A as part of the Deutsche Bank 2010 Technology Conference. "We think long term … the Android market is going to take its share." This marks another company shifting resources to the Android platform. With OpenFeint, and the potential Unreal Engine, the Android Platform is going to become a huge competitor in the mobile device gaming market. [Via Gamasutra] ) |
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