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- Samsung Nexus S Coming To Verizon?
- Nexus S to get Super Clear LCD in Russia Instead of Super AMOLED
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update Confirmed by HTC (sort of)
- Advent Vega Reviewed by SlashGear
- Optimus Mach (LG LU3000) Launched in Korea
- Add the new Gingerbread keyboard to your Android 2.2 device with these steps
- New guide outlines packaging Tablet & Phone UI in a single APK
- Students living in Campus Apartments buildings can pay rent from Android smartphones
- KBB app for Android downloaded 50K times in less than a month
- Google Maps for Mobile 5.0 incoming: 3D dynamic mapping, caching, more
- Motorola Android Honeycomb tablet gets brief preview
- Android Community Daily Wrap Up: December 6th 2010
- Sweet FRG83D Update for DROID A855 from Verizon
- Nexus S vs. Nexus One and other current Android Devices
- Android 2.3 Gingerbread Features and List of What’s New
- PlayStation Buttons Found in 2.3 SDK
- MetroPCS will launch LTE Android Device in early 2011
- Fring Updated, Bringing in ‘Dynamic Video Quality’
- Samsung Creates 1GB and 2GB RAM for mobile phones and tablets
- Motorola DROID X Gets Updated, version 2.3.340 brings in Madden ’11
| Samsung Nexus S Coming To Verizon? Posted: 07 Dec 2010 11:34 AM PST The new Google Phone, the Nexus S, will soon become the new standard of Android devices simply because of Google’s involvement with the development process of the device. Now although the fact that it’s an “upgrade” from the Nexus One is debatable, users have shown great interest in the device and what better way to get it to more people than to release it on Verizon as well? In the Samsung Nexus S contest rules the following bit of information is listed:
Now this could mean a lot of things, but hopefully this means that Google has learned from their Nexus One being only available on T-Mobile and may push Samsung to release the device on other networks. Also, it’s worth noting that @Samfirmware has gone and tweeted the following:
This could give us a bit of a backbone to this rumor and potentially means that we will see a Samsung Nexus S on Verizon come February 2011. [Via TalkAndroid] )
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| Nexus S to get Super Clear LCD in Russia Instead of Super AMOLED Posted: 07 Dec 2010 09:38 AM PST I’m sure you’re aware of the massive amount of news that blasted through yesterday on the Nexus S and Android 2.3 Gingerbread. While Nexus S appears to be launching with a lovely Super AMOLED in the UK and the USA, Russians are reported to be a little less lucky. In that gigantic country there’ll be instead a Super Clear LCD, a comparable display with just a bit more energy sucking on it’s bill of needs.
This Super Clear LCD might not only be on the Russian version of Nexus S, spreading instead to a slew of Euro countries also. We’ll just have to wait and see. While you wait, why not take a stroll down Gingerbread way with a complete rundown? Or perhaps instead you’d like a tour of the Nexus S and it’s Android competitors? [Via Samsung Hub] )
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| Android 2.3 Gingerbread Update Confirmed by HTC (sort of) Posted: 07 Dec 2010 09:22 AM PST When asked by Marc Chacksfield of TechRadar wheather or not they’d be updating (specifically) their HTC Desire HD device to Gingerbread, HTC has stated they’d be updating a number of their devices. Does this mean that the Desire HD will be getting the update, or that because they didn’t name it specifically, it’d be left out? Either way, “a number of devices” is exciting.
In a statement to TechRadar, HTC spoke the following: “We are excited about the OS update coming for Android, and while HTC will definitely have some phones running this OS, we do not have a specific timeframe for new phones or updates at this time. Please stay tuned for more details.” What this DOES mean is that the update will be coming to phones that are more than likely already in your hands. [Via TechRadar] )
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| Advent Vega Reviewed by SlashGear Posted: 07 Dec 2010 09:08 AM PST Could it be possible that this low cost Android tablet is also a NICE low cost Android tablet? Allow Chris Davies to answer that question for you with a full rundown of the Advent Vega – whose sticker price is right aroud£249 ($395) including no less than NVIDIA's dual-core Tegra 2 processor. Longer and narrower than an iPad, not quite as sturdy as the Galaxy Tab OR the iPad, but it costs around half the price! Check it out.
Advent Vega unboxing & hands-on: First, the screen: 10.1-inch 1024 x 600 resolution display with a capacitive touchscreen, not so great on the viewing angles, bareness along the edges with missing set of dedicated home/menu/etc keys. No access to Android Market, no Flash, no native PDF or Office File viewer, wait, is there anything on this device? Sort of. You definitely get what you pay for. Take a look at the full review over on [SlashGear] )
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| Optimus Mach (LG LU3000) Launched in Korea Posted: 07 Dec 2010 08:55 AM PST Remember back when you got all pumped up because we told you there was going to be a device faster than a Samsung Galaxy S, able to leap tall iPhones in a single bound? Here it is! It’s the Optimus Mach (LG LU3000), and it’s officially been launched in Korea as we speak! It’s running Android 2.2 Froyo, has a 1GHz TI OMAP3630 processor, able to record 1080p HD video with a 5MP camera, and has a 3.8″ screen.
Additionally, this LU3000 has an HDMI-out port, DNLA for wireless or wired streaming, made for bringing hella HD video to your big screen (seeing a trend?) Made in both black and white, super hot! [Via Phone Arena] )
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| Add the new Gingerbread keyboard to your Android 2.2 device with these steps Posted: 07 Dec 2010 06:31 AM PST One of the cool new features that was added to Android with the official debut of Gingerbread yesterday was the new keyboard. If you want that new keyboard and have an Android 2.2 device that has been rooted, you can install it right now.
What you have to do is follow a few steps to get the deed done. You have to grab a zip file that is flashed to the smartphone just like any other ROM or software. You will then need to reboot and select the Android keyboard option under input method and you are ready to use the new keyboard. The directions are on Droid-Life and should work with all rooted 2.2 devices. If you have been looking for a compelling reason to root your device, this may be it. )
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| New guide outlines packaging Tablet & Phone UI in a single APK Posted: 07 Dec 2010 06:00 AM PST With Honeycomb making headlines, it’s about time that Android developers start considering large-screen devices with their software offerings. Funky Android dev Al Sutton has put together a useful guide showing how you can create tablet and phone UIs in a single .APK.
That obviously makes distribution more straightforward, since there’s only one version of your app to worry about, and Sutton covers everything from telling the Android OS that your app is all-singing, all-dancing, to usability issues about screen orientations and sizes. It’s certainly worth a read if you’re a developer. )
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| Students living in Campus Apartments buildings can pay rent from Android smartphones Posted: 07 Dec 2010 04:59 AM PST
The app lets you pay rent and submit service requests from one place. You can also access the payment service from any device with a web browser. Using the app students can also schedule automated monthly rent payments using a credit card. That app sounds pretty cool and will make remembering to pay rent easy for the student more focused on finding a good party or cramming for a test than paying bills. You can download the app right now on the Android Market. )
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| KBB app for Android downloaded 50K times in less than a month Posted: 07 Dec 2010 04:18 AM PST Shopping for cars can be both fun and tiring at the same time. The fun part of car shopping is the purchase of a car that is exactly what you want. The bad part of buying a car is actually finding the vehicle that you want to purchase. Many people use Kelley Blue Book to find out what a car is worth and to shop for cars and information when they are in the car market. KBB has announced the app for Android users has been downloaded 50,000 times since it launched on November 15.
The new app for Android users promises car buying and selling information to help the user make good decisions. The app has been updated with some winter-themed Easter eggs with snow and sledding kids for the winter 2010 launch. The app can also be placed onto the Android home screen to track the value of the user’s car. Other features include KBB values for new cars include the MSRP, invoice, and fair purchase price. The app also gives certified pre-owned prices and video reviews of new cars and more. You can get the app on the Android Market right now. )
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| Google Maps for Mobile 5.0 incoming: 3D dynamic mapping, caching, more Posted: 07 Dec 2010 12:37 AM PST Andy Rubin didn’t spend much time talking about Motorola’s Honeycomb tablet; instead he used the slate to preview the incoming update for Google Maps for Mobile 5.0. The new version adds dynamic map building with building outlines for 100 cities at launch, new multitouch gestures including two-finger tilt & rotate, and offline caching for common routes and searches.
Only certain Android devices will support all the features of Google Maps for Mobile 5.0, which is due out in the next few days. The Nexus One, apparently, lacks the multitouch support for rotating the views; the full list of supported handsets is below.
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| Motorola Android Honeycomb tablet gets brief preview Posted: 07 Dec 2010 12:20 AM PST Motorola’s Android tablet prototype has been shown off at the D: Dive Into Mobile conference this week, with Google’s Andy Rubin pulling out the slate while on-stage. Full specifications for the tablet are unknown, but we do know it’s running a dual-core NVIDIA chip – likely Tegra 2 – with Android Honeycomb doing OS duties.
Honeycomb, Rubin confirmed, is due in 2011 with native tablet support, though he didn’t say exactly when it could be expected. Screen size for the Motorola slate is also unconfirmed; the company has been tipped to be making both 7- and 10-inch models. )
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| Android Community Daily Wrap Up: December 6th 2010 Posted: 06 Dec 2010 07:28 PM PST Today has been the day we have been waiting for a long, long time – Gingerbread has finally been announced along with the Samsung Nexus S. We have had extensive coverage of the upcoming operating system all day, but that is not all that has made its way onto Android Community this Monday. Check after a break for all of the news covered for Monday December 6th, 2010.  R3 Media Network AndroidCommunity Android 2.3 Gingerbread Other News:
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| Sweet FRG83D Update for DROID A855 from Verizon Posted: 06 Dec 2010 06:19 PM PST Oh man I know you love updates, why not download one today? Courtesy of Verizon you’ll receive your very own updated Twitter with new authentication support, updated Amazon widget, updated News & Weather widget, and a brand freaking new added Gmail user interface. What more could you want? Oh you want improvements to Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync? Well there’s that too, including handing of server-side inactivity timeouts of 34 minutes or greater, continuation of syncing of emails after a policy refresh, and support for Exchange 2010 connections. Such a bunch of freshness!
To grab yourself a brand new update, head on over to Droid Upgrade on Verizon for a few easy clicks and bam! You’ll have it. Also I’d like to take a moment to show my love for the fact that every time I see a DROID poster or advertisement, I’m able to look down at the bottom and see this: “DROID is a trademark of Lucasfilm Ltd. and its related companies. Used under license.” I think that’s fun. You can never escape George Lucas. Ever. )
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| Nexus S vs. Nexus One and other current Android Devices Posted: 06 Dec 2010 04:06 PM PST The Nexus S has been officially revealed and if you’re sitting with a Nexus One or Samsung Galaxy S device, you are probably wondering if it’s worth the upgrade. Well we have you covered with some comparing and contrasting of the devices (along with other Android devices) to help you make the decision.  First off the Samsung Nexus S will be available exclusively on T-Mobile, if you’re an owner of a Nexus One you’ve probably grown to accept this and it may not be a major factor in the decision making process. However, if you’re a Samsung Galaxy S or any other Android phone owner this may be a factor in your final decision. The Nexus One has been a very favorable device, although its sales were less than impressive it still is one of the most powerful and productive phones on the market. However, with the Nexus S hitting the scene the new official “Google Phone” title has been taken and along with it, much of our focus on the Nexus One will shift to the Nexus S. The internals of the devices are pretty similar both featuring a 1GHz processor. The Nexus S features a 1GHz Cortex A8 (Hummingbird) processor while the Nexus One features a 1 GHz Qualcomm QSD 8250 Snapdragon. The difference is there and somewhat noticeable but not exactly a deal breaker here. When it comes to storage the Nexus S is limited. Shipping with 16GB internal memory and no microSD card slot you’re options are slim when it comes to expansion. The Nexus One has a microSD card slot for additional memory, something that we are wondering why it was left out in the Samsung Nexus S. The rear-facing camera on the Nexus S is a 5.0 megapixel camera with flash, compared to the Nexus One which is also a 5.0 megapixel camera with flash. However, the Nexus S does have an additional camera on the front for video chat. Other than that the devices are incredibly similar, the Nexus S just took what the Nexus One did right and does them all in a better, and faster way – making this the optimal Android handset on T-Mobile US. Have another device? Check out our full comparisons to the Samsung Vibrant, Samsung Epic 4G, Samsung Captivate, Samsung Fascinate, and unlocked Galaxy S devices over at SlashGear! )
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| Android 2.3 Gingerbread Features and List of What’s New Posted: 06 Dec 2010 02:08 PM PST Hooray because today’s the day. Google’s released not only the Nexus S with Samsung, but Gingerbread as well. This version of the Android mobile OS offers speed! Not only that though, as you’re soon to find out, there’s wild additions too! Nothing so big your eyeballs will explode, but close! There’s a new keyboard, a new text selection tool, gyroscope support, power management improvements, VoIP/SIP calling, improved copy and paste, support for NFC technology, and more!
New Keyboard Copy/Paste
Word Selection Power Management
Application Control (Task Killer Killer) NFC Near Field Communication Internet Calling
Downloads Management Camera
UI Improvements Click here to view the embedded video. DEVELOPERS UPDATES Concurrent Garbage Collector Video Drivers Event Distribution Event Handling Gyroscrope, rotation vector, gravity, barometer sensors, and linear acceleration Native Access to Activity Lifecycle, Windows Management Native Access to Storage, Assets Robust Native Development Environment Internet Telephony NFC Mixable Audio Effects Support for New Media Formats Access to Multiple Cameras Take a look at all of our Gingerbread and Nexus S coverage today: [Via Android Developers] )
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| PlayStation Buttons Found in 2.3 SDK Posted: 06 Dec 2010 01:48 PM PST We now know that one of the focuses of Android 2.3 Gingerbread is, in fact, improved gaming. Whether it be smoother graphics performance or support for additional dedicated gaming buttons (hello, PlayStation Phone), Gingerbread will allow us to game better than ever on a mobile device. Now as people have been tearing apart the SDK they have seem to have found support for PlayStation buttons.  If you’re the curious type, you can head over to the Android Developers site and check out the “android.view.KeyEvent” and can see the following input keys: A, B, C, L1, L2, Mode, R1, R2, Select, Start, ThumbL, ThumbR, X, Y, and Z. Only time will tell just how impressive gaming is on Android 2.3 Gingerbread but with a PlayStation phone on its way, we couldn’t expect anything less that impressive. )
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| MetroPCS will launch LTE Android Device in early 2011 Posted: 06 Dec 2010 01:31 PM PST MetroPCS is on track to release their first 4G LTE smartphone in early 2011. According to Fierce Wireless, the new smartphone will be an Android equipped device (likely 2.3) and could be released as soon as February.  There has been no official word on which manufacturer will be making this device for MetroPCS, but it’s likely a Samsung handset. 4G is definitely the new frontier in mobile devices and with Android 2.3 we can definitely expect some very impressive and fast phones both hardware and software wise in 2011. [Via UnwiredView] )
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| Fring Updated, Bringing in ‘Dynamic Video Quality’ Posted: 06 Dec 2010 12:42 PM PST Fring, the ever popular video chat/IM client, has been updated to 2.3.7.4 today. The update brings in a new featured called Dynamic Video Quality. DVQ will automatically adjust the video call quality to match your internet bandwidth at all times in real time.  So ultimately the quality of your video call will match your bandwidth, so if your bandwidth ever increases or decreases, Fring will match the quality seamlessly. You can check a demo of DVQ below and can pickup the latest Fring from the Android Market.  [Download Link]
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| Samsung Creates 1GB and 2GB RAM for mobile phones and tablets Posted: 06 Dec 2010 12:20 PM PST Samsung, being one of the top consumer electronics companies in the world is always set to impress with its hardware in devices. Continuing the trend, they have announced plans to include the industry first monolithic four gigabit LPDDR2 RAM module that will come in an 8 gigabit chip that will give you 1GB of RAM, and a 16 gigabit chip that will give you 2GB of RAM, all designed just for mobile phones and tablets.  The 8Gb (1GB) chip will stack two 4Gb chips which ultimately makes the solution 20 percent thinner and consumes 25 percent less power when compared to the current 8Gb solution with four 2Gb chips. These chips will all be based on 30nm fabrication process which will result in the 4Gb chip able to transfer data up to 1,066 megabits per second, which is more than double the current industry standard. [Via Samsung] )
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| Motorola DROID X Gets Updated, version 2.3.340 brings in Madden ’11 Posted: 06 Dec 2010 12:09 PM PST Today is sure the day of updates, and although they may not be to 2.3 (that’s coming later) we are sure seeing quite a bit of general updates being released. Following the trend, the Motorola DROID X has just been updated to 2.3.340 bringing in some new enhancements and improvements.  One of the biggest features of this update is that Madden 2011, which appears to be a DROID X exclusive, will be coming preloaded. However, it seems that it might not be the full version of the game and only a trial, but for those who have been waiting, even a little bit is enough for now. Also included is improved Android 2.2 stability, Enhanced Microsoft Exchange ActiveSync, Visual Voice Mail, and other bugs and issues have been fixed. For the rest of the changes you can check out the support page here. Note:Although the update is listed as 2.3.340, it is not Android 2.3 and just a system version. )
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