Dell has officially announced the Dell Streak 7, its 7-inch Android 2.2 tablet, set to hit T-Mobile in the coming weeks. The Streak 7 runs NVIDIA’s 1GHz dual-core Tegra 2 processor with WiFi and HSPA+ 4G support, along with Bluetooth 2.1 and a front facing 1.3-megapixel webcam. The front is covered in toughened Gorilla Glass.
Internal storage is 16GB and there’s an SD card slot suitable for up to 32GB cards. The Dell Streak 7 measures 7.87" x 4.72" x 0.49". No word on pricing at this stage.
Press Release:
T-Mobile Doubles the Speed of America's Largest 4G Network and Introduces Its First 4G Tablet: the Dell Streak 7
LAS VEGAS, Nev. and BELLEVUE, Wash. — Jan. 6, 2011 — Today at the 2011 International CES, T-Mobile USA CEO and President Philipp Humm highlighted the company's network leadership, supported by Nielsen data confirming that T-Mobile delivered the fastest wireless data performance in the top 100 U.S. markets during the second half of 2010.1 In addition, Humm announced the nationwide availability of T-Mobile's 4G network, now reaching approximately 200 million people in 100 major metropolitan areas.
"In 2010, we delivered on our ambitious goal to become America's largest 4G network, and this year our customers will be able to experience speeds equivalent to home broadband while on the go," said Humm. "We'll continue to focus on fueling the adoption of mobile data, by offering innovative and affordable smartphones and tablets, as well as aggressive data plan pricing and rich and compelling data services."
T-Mobile also unveiled plans to double the speed of its 4G network this year, which will be capable of delivering peak download speeds of up to 42 Mbps. Moreover, the company announced that in 2011 it will launch at least 25 new 4G devices, starting with its first 4G tablet — the Dell™ Streak 7, expected to be available at T-Mobile stores across the country in the coming weeks. The company vowed to aggressively expand and evolve its 4G smartphone portfolio, launching additional devices capable of delivering peak download speeds of up to 21 Mbps in the first half of 2011, and smartphones capable of delivering peak download speeds of up to 42 Mbps in the second half of the year.
The cutting-edge download speed was demonstrated today by company representatives using a T-Mobile laptop stick developed by ZTE, capable of delivering peak download speeds of up to 42 Mbps and slated to launch in the first half of 2011. By doubling the speed of its 4G network, T-Mobile will offer its customers an unprecedented wireless experience, fueled by improved performance in the use of rich media applications, including creating and sharing mobile content, streaming video, and participating in multi-player gaming and videoconferencing.
The company expects 140 million Americans in 25 metro areas to have access to these increased 4G speeds by mid-2011. T-Mobile's enhanced speed capabilities will also benefit its customers using existing 3G devices for data services, as the backward-compatible network enables 3G devices to achieve their maximum speed performance.
"We are pleased to support T-Mobile as it continues to deploy and develop its 4G network, which today is delivering next-generation speeds and performance to hundreds of millions of customers," said Angel Ruiz, president and CEO, Ericsson North America. "We are confident that HSPA+ will continue to offer a viable and cost-effective alternative to LTE and WiMAX, providing a comparable 4G experience to customers for the foreseeable future. And, with a strong and growing ecosystem of network equipment and handsets, we anticipate that HSPA+ can develop into one of the most advanced technology platforms in the industry."
"Consumers are increasingly embracing the benefits of smartphones, with 80 percent of U.S. mobile customers wanting a smartphone, and as many as 100 million of them not yet having one," said Cole Brodman, chief marketing officer, T-Mobile USA. "Our compelling offering of affordable broadband devices and consumer-friendly data plan pricing will enable customers to step up to mobile data and 4G, and our customers will not pay a toll to ride on our 4G superhighway."
About the Dell™ Streak 7 T-Mobile's first 4G tablet, the Dell Streak 7, is capable of peak speeds up to 21 Mbps to provide a super-fast 4G mobile broadband experience for watching movies and entertainment through preloaded content and thousands of widgets, games and applications available on Android Market™. Running the Android 2.2 operating system, the Dell Streak 7 features a brilliant 7-inch WVGA touch screen with Gorilla® Glass, dual core NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor and full Adobe® Flash® Player 10.1 support.
About T-Mobile USA, Inc. Based in Bellevue, Wash., T-Mobile USA, Inc. is the U.S. wireless operation of Deutsche Telekom AG. By the end of the third quarter of 2010, approximately 130 million mobile customers were served by the mobile communication segments of the Deutsche Telekom group — 33.8 million by T-Mobile USA — all via a common technology platform based on GSM and UMTS, the world's most widely-used digital wireless standards. Today, T-Mobile operates America’s largest 4G network, and is delivering a compelling 4G experience across a broad lineup of leading devices in more places than competing 4G services. T-Mobile USA's innovative wireless products and services help empower people to connect to those who matter most. Multiple independent research studies continue to rank T-Mobile USA among the highest in numerous regions throughout the U.S. in wireless customer care and call quality. For more information, please visit http://www.T-Mobile.com. T-Mobile is a federally registered trademark of Deutsche Telekom AG. For further information on Deutsche Telekom, please visit www.telekom.de/investor-relations.
For more information about T-Mobile's 4G products, please visit http://www.t-mobile.com.
1 Source: The Nielsen Company estimation based on an independent benchmark. Nielsen's benchmark tests included the following networks: AT&T-HSPA, Verizon-EVDO-RevA, Sprint-EVDO-RevA, and T-Mobile-HSPA+. The tests were conducted between May 28, 2010, and Nov. 30, 2010. Results do not reflect all commercially available services in the market, including AT&T's HSPA+, Clearwire's WIMAX and Verizon's LTE networks. Copyright (2010) The Nielsen Company.
Home broadband speeds vary widely, and speed boosts for 3G devices vary based on device capability. T-Mobile's HSPA+ 4G network not available everywhere. For more information about T-Mobile's 4G services, mobile broadband products, device features, or the offers and services mentioned, see http://www.t-mobile.com/coverage.
Press Release:
Today at 2011 International CES, Dell and T-Mobile USA, Inc. unveiled Dell's new 7-inch Android™ tablet, the Streak™ 7, both companies' first 4G* capable tablet specifically designed for the super-fast mobile broadband speeds of T-Mobile's 4G network. The sleek compact form of the Streak 7 combined with T-Mobile's super-fast 4G mobile broadband network make it the ultimate entertainment hub for families and consumers craving a rich multimedia and web experience both at home and on-the-go.
Portable, passable and easily shared, the Streak 7's brilliant seven-inch WVGA touch screen with Gorilla® Glass is ideal for Web browsing, streaming video, watching TV and movies, reading books and magazines or playing games virtually anytime, anywhere. The Streak 7 features Google's™ Android 2.2 operating system, a dual core 1GHz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor and full support for Adobe® Flash® Player. Preloaded with a variety of compelling content and applications from T-Mobile, the Android-powered tablet also has access to more than 100,000 applications, games and widgets from Android Market™.
In addition to a rich entertainment experience, the Streak 7 easily captures and shares life moments with the rear-facing 5 megapixel camera for high-definition stills and video recording. The front-facing 1.3 megapixel camera with the preloaded Qik™ Video Chat application provide video-calling over T-Mobile's network as well as Wi-Fi to enable spontaneous connections with family and friends.
"Dell is continuing to create the very best in entertainment, mobile and gaming experiences," said Steve Felice, president of Dell's Consumer, Small and Medium Business unit. "With Streak 7 on the blazingly fast T-Mobile network, families, students and mobile professionals will gather, share, and find new ways to interact and keep in touch."
"We're proud to bring consumers our first 4G tablet, a milestone for T-Mobile, Dell and the industry," said Cole Brodman, CMO, T-Mobile USA. "As tablets change the way we consume content, T-Mobile's combination of 4G speeds, breadth of our 4G network, our affordable data plans and compelling new products like the Streak 7 place us in a position to offer the best experience and value for our customers."
The new Streak 7 will feature Dell's innovative Stage user interface, which provides a seamless and unified experience for accessing all your favorite content. Later this year, Dell will add syncing to Stage so people can keep their photos, contacts, calendars and other personal content synchronized across their Dell Stage-equipped devices, from tablets to PCs, connected through their home network.
T-MOBILE ENTERTAINMENT AND CONTENT:
The Dell Streak 7 also comes preloaded with unique content and applications to entertain the whole family, including:
T-Mobile TV: live and on-demand TV including live news, sports and full-length entertainment, plus on-demand full episodes of your favorite shows. BrainPOP: animated educational content embraced by students and trusted by teachers and parents around the globe. BrainPOP brings learning to your fingertips. Zinio: the largest online newsstand, enabling customers to shop for, search inside, read, share and save digital content in new ways with more than 75,000 digital magazines from 26 countries. Qik Video Chat: connect with friends and family through T-Mobile's network and Wi-Fi, unlike some other video-calling solutions that only work through Wi-Fi. With the Streak 7's front-facing camera paired with Video Chat through Qik, customers can hold video conversations with those who have a Streak 7, or other compatible mobile device, and even broadcast their view through the rear-facing camera. Additional entertainment applications including Blockbuster, Kindle for Android, Let's Golf demo, Slacker Radio and Zoodles.
AVAILABILITY INFORMATION:
The new Dell Streak 7 Tablet is expected to be available in the U.S. in the coming weeks at T-Mobile retail stores, www.t-mobile.com, and direct from Dell.
FEATURES & SPECIFICATIONS:
Brilliant seven-inch WVGA (TFT) touch screen display with Gorilla Glass Android 2.2 (Froyo) with Android Market Qik video chat with built-in front-facing 1.3-megapixel webcam Stage User Interface – easy access to the stuff you care about Built-in support for T-Mobile's 4G mobile broadband network and Wi-Fi Dual core 1Ghz NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor SMS/MMS, SWYPE® virtual keyboard and stereo Bluetooth 2.1 capable Support for Adobe® Flash® Player Support for Microsoft® Exchange e-mail, contacts and calendar 16 GB of internal memory and SD Card slot with support for expandable memory up to 32 GB Dimensions: 7.87" x 4.72" x 0.49"
Streak 7 adds to Dell's rapidly expanding mobility portfolio and represents the first 4G tablet for T-Mobile's robust mobile broadband product lineup.
Google has given a surprise demonstration of Android Honeycomb on Motorola’s Xoom LTE tablet at the CES 2011 opening keynote. As rumored, there are no physical controls around the Xoom’s bezel; instead, everything is handled by on-screen buttons in Honeycomb. That should avoid user confusion when moving from device to device, something we’ve seen happen on several occasions when Android smartphone manufacturers shuffle around the controls order.
There’s a new widgets gallery, with more detailed previews before you place them, and an impressively-fluid YouTube app for streaming video. More details over at SlashGear, and in the video below.
Yesterday on Twitter, @TrevorDuke asked “@cyanogen Just wondering what happened to nightlies! I love seeing the releases come together day by day!”… well fortunately all, Cyanogen himself actually responded. CyanogenMod 7 is apparently almost ready for nightly releases.
In the upcoming days we should definitely see CM7 nightlies for the Nexus S, and hopefully a few other devices soon. We are hoping that more CyanogenMod settings will be available in the nightlies than were previously released in the Alpha. We will definitely be flashing and testing them out when released, so stay tuned in for further updates!
T-Mobile‘s site has been quietly updated to mention the Dell Streak 7, which has now been added to the Discover drop-down menu. Spotted by TmoNews, the link itself leads to a 404 page, but it’s more evidence that the 7-inch Android tablet is fast incoming.
The Dell Streak 7 is expected to include both T-Mobile and AT&T 3G support in a single version, as well as having NVIDIA’s Tegra 2 chipset, WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1+EDR. T-Mobile is holding a media event at CES 2011 this morning, so the Streak 7 could well make its official debut there.
Canadian carrier Bell Mobility has announced that it too will be offering the Motorola ATRIX 4G, with the Tegra 2 powered Android 2.2 superphone headed to the network in the coming months. As with AT&T, Bell will offer not only the ATRIX 4G but the pair of accessory docks: the HD Multimedia Dock and the Webtop laptop dock.
Pricing for the Bell ATRIX 4G is yet to be announced.
Sony Ericsson’s XPERIA Arc has landed over at SlashGear for some hands-on playtime, and its Sony-sourced “Reality Display” certainly impresses. Easily capable of holding its own against the Galaxy S’ Super AMOLED panel, it’s bright and has huge viewing angles.
More hands-on photos and feedback over at SlashGear.
Acer has pulled the wraps off a new smartphone that runs Android called the beTouch E210. The machine runs Android 2.2 Froyo and it has a full QWERTY keyboard and an optical trackpad. The smartphone has a 2.6-inch touch screen.
The phone measures 115 x 62.5 x 11.5mm and it weighs 109g. The battery inside is a 1300mAh unit and it operates on HSDPA/HSUPA 900/2100 or 850/1900Mhz networks and GSM/EDGA networks at 850/900/1800/1900 MHz. The smartphone has a ST Ericsson PNX6715 processor at 416MHz.
It also has 512MB of ROM and 256MB of RAM and features a 3.2MP camera. Other features include WiFi, Bluetooth, GPS, a microSD card slot, micro-USB port, 3.5mm headphone port, and a FM receiver. The smartphone will come in silver and black with pricing TBA. It will hit the UK on March 11.
Just about all of us have to work and if you are the person who owns the business or is in charge of getting supplies for the business getting a good deal and staying on your budget can be a pain. Sometimes that means you have to shop around or look through papers to find deals. If you are an Android user OfficeMax has had an app for the smartphone for a while now.
The app has just been updated and gets new features that make it easy for you to find cool stuff in the store and save money at the same time. The new app is OfficeMax Mobile v2.0, it wraps in weekly ad specials, and special offers right on the smartphone.
The user can also find out the hours of their local store and if you are traveling and need something, it will use Geo location to find the store closest to you. The app also allows the user to buy things straight from the smartphone. You can download the updated mobile app right now.
Sony Ericsson has confirmed to Android Community this morning that the XPERIA X10, X10 mini and X10 mini pro will see no further Android OS updates beyond Android 2.1 Eclair. The news is likely to come as a significant disappointment to early-adopters of Sony Ericsson’s Android range.
However, Sony Ericsson insists that there will be future enhancements to the X10, X10 mini and X10 mini pro, for instance a multitouch update for the X10 in Q1 2011, as the company refines the experience of the handsets moving forward. Still, if you want Froyo, Gingerbread or anything else, it looks like unofficial ROMs are the only way to get them.
Velocity Micro has had some of its cool Android-powered Cruz tablets up for pre-order for a while now. The company is showing off its Cruz line at CES 2011 this week with the addition of three new Cruz tablets to the lineup. The first of the new offerings is the L510 with a 10.1-inch 1366 x 768 capacitive touchscreen and a thin design. The machine has NVIDIA Tegra 250 chipset, dual-core CPU at 1GHz, front and rear cameras, 3G options, Bluetooth, GPS, HDMI output and runs Android 2.2/2.3 for the OS.
The P38 is an 8-inch tablet with a screen resolution of 1024 x 768. It has WiFi inside, 4GB of internal memory, front and rear cameras, and HDMI out. Like the L510, the P38 also runs Android 2.2/2.3 for the OS. The last of the new tablets is the L37.
The L37 has a 7-inch screen with capacitive touch and a resolution of 1024 x 600. It has WiFi, 4GB of internal memory, and front and rear cameras. Other features include 3G options, GPS, Bluetooth, micro HDMI output and it runs Android 2.2/2.3 for the OS. All of the new tablets have the Amazon Kindle app installed. Pricing and availability are unannounced at this time.
Well it turns out that Honeycomb may not require a dual-core processor after all. Dan Morrill, a developer on the Android team, says that Android 3.0 Honeycomb does not have any hardware requirements and that the rumors were completely false.
This news will definitely spark some hope into the hearts of the single core Galaxy Tab users out there. XDA Developers will surely be hard at work trying to port Honeycomb functional versions onto the single core tablets so this will only help to reinforce their work.
The Xperia arc will be featured with Sony’s 2.3 Xperia Technology interface skinned atop Android 2.3 Gingerbread when released. It is just 8.7mm at its thinnest point -one of the arc’s more appealing features. It hosts a 4.2in touchscreen and will be powered by a 1Ghz Qualcomm processor.
This phone will debut globally in two select colors, either Midnight Blue or Misty Silver. For its camera, the Xperia arc will have an 8.1MP on the back, featuring Sony’s Exmor R photo-enhancing technology. The device will launch in the first quarter of 2011, but no exact date has been worked out yet. Pricing hasn’t been released yet, either. Check out the full press release below for more information.
Press Release
Sony Ericsson Introduces Xperia arc – the ultimate smartphone with super-slim design and state-of-the-art Sony technology
Xperia™ arc combines stunning design with Sony technology on Android™ platform version 2.3 Newest addition to the Xperia™ range delivers visual brilliance and the ultimate multimedia experience January 5, 2011, Las Vegas, USA – Sony Ericsson today unveils the new Xperia™ arc smartphone with cutting edge Sony technology and an exceptional multimedia experience on the latest version of the Android™ platform – 2.3. Xperia™ arc is the first of a new generation of Xperia smartphones to be announced in 2011.
Bert Nordberg, President, Sony Ericsson said, "We're starting strong in 2011 by introducing our most exciting Xperia™ product yet. Xperia™ arc combines state-of-the-art Sony technology with breathtaking design to entertain and wow consumers. All on the latest Android™ release."
Xperia™ arc takes the stunning design language that Sony Ericsson has become known for to a new level. Super slim and light, Xperia™ arc is just 8.7mm at its thinnest part and has a extra wide 4.2" multi-touch screen. Created from premium materials and with a stunning arc body, this smartphone is sleek, strong and designed to fit perfectly in the user's hand. The best of Sony technology is inside Xperia™ arc. The Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine delivers exceptional visual brilliance and a crystal clear image which enhances the overall entertainment experience. Furthermore, Sony's award-winning Exmor R™ for mobile sensor with the f/2.4 lens enables the capture of high quality, bright pictures and HD videos even in low light. All pictures and videos can be shared in HD on your living room TV via the built in HDMI-connector.
Xperia™ arc will launch on the latest version of the Android™ platform providing access to Google Mobile Services and the myriad of applications available on the Android market. Xperia™ smartphones add best in class entertainment on top of smartphone fundamentals such as apps, maps, email and fast Internet to create the most entertaining smartphone experience.
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ arc – Key features
Slim, lightweight and strong, with perfect ergonomics Extra wide 4.2" multi-touch Reality Display with Mobile BRAVIA® Engine to ensure ultimate multimedia and viewing experiences Sony Exmor R™ for mobile: for best-in-class low-light photography and video capture 8.1 megapixel camera and HD video recording capability Android Market™ – thousands of applications to keep you entertained Sony Ericsson Xperia™ arc will be available globally in selected markets, including Japan, from Q1 in the colours Midnight Blue and Misty Silver.
Check out the Sony Ericsson Product Blog for more information: http://blogs.sonyericsson.com/products
Sony Ericsson Xperia™ arc at a glance
Camera
8.1 megapixel camera Up to 2.46x smart zoom Aperture f/2.4 Auto focus Face detection Flash/LED Geo tagging Image stabilizer Noise suppression Send to web Smile detection Sony Exmor R™ for mobile CMOS sensor Touch Focus Touch capture Video light Video recording, HD 720p Music
Album art Bluetooth™ stereo (A2DP) Media player Music tones (MP3/AAC) PlayNow™ service* TrackID™ music recognition application * This service may not be available in every market Web
Bookmarks Google™ search NeoReader™ barcode scanner Pan & zoom Web browser (WebKit) Communication
Call list Conference calls Facebook™ application* Sony Ericsson Timescape™ Speakerphone Vibrating alert * This service may not be available in every market Messaging
Conversations Email Microsoft® Exchange ActiveSync® Instant messaging Picture messaging (MMS) Predictive text input Sound recorder Text messaging (SMS) Design
Auto rotate Keyboards (onscreen, QWERTY) Picture wallpaper Reality display Sony Mobile BRAVIA® Engine Touchscreen Wallpaper animation Entertainment * This service may not be available in every market
3D games Media browser Motion gaming Radio (FM) Video streaming Video viewing YouTube™ * Organiser
Android™ OS Alarm clock Calculator Calendar Document readers Flight mode Infinite button Phone book Connectivity
3.5 mm audio jack aGPS Bluetooth™ technology Google Maps™ HDMI Modem DLNA USB mass storage USB support Wi-Fi™ Wisepilot™ turn-by-turn navigation * * This service may not be available in every market Google™ services* * These services may not be available in every market
Android Market™ Client Gmail™ Google Calendar™ Google Gallery 3D™ Google Latitude™ Google Maps™ with Street View Google Media Uploader Google Music Player™ Google Phone-top Search Google Search widget Google Sync™ Google Talk™ Google Voice Search Set-up Wizard YouTube™ Screen
Sony Mobile Bravia Engine 16,777,216 colour TFT Capacitive multi-touch 4.2 inches 854 x 480 pixels (FWVGA) Shatter proof sheet on scratch-resistant mineral glass Accessories
In-Box: Sony Ericsson Xperia™ arc Battery (1500mAh) Stereo portable handsfree Micro USB cable for charging, synchronisation and file transfer User documentation Facts
Size: 125 x 63 x 8.7 mm Weight: 117 grams Phone memory: Up to 512 MB Memory card support: up to 32 GB Memory card included: microSD™ 8 GB Operating system: Google™ Android 2.3 Processor: 1 GHz Qualcomm Availability and versions
The CLIQ 2 was announced by Motorola today and proved to its audience that it will be a pretty solid device. It will carry a 3.7 in screen and run a 1Ghz processor. It will run MOTOBLUR so you can expect it to be great for social use.
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As you can see, it will feature a titanium hue on its outer shell during its release. The device is set to launch January 9th on T-Mobile so expect to see more reviews on this unit very soon.
Another tablet, the G-Slate, is soon to be released by LG. This device will be 4G capable and also run Android 3.0 Honeycomb optimized for tablet computers. No hardware information has been discussed concerning this tablet thus far, but it will be interesting to directly compare it to the recently released information concerning the Motorola XOOM.
Information on the pricing and date of release is extremely thin, but we suspect it will be a first quarter release. T-Mobile’s YouTube account luckily posted a video showing off Honeycomb running smoothly on the G-Slate:
The 10.1 inch XOOM tablet by Motorola was unveiled at todays press conference at CES, Las Vegas. This year Motorola offers a new “first” by confirming that the XOOM will run Android 3.0 Honeycomb. Thats not even half of it; the device offers dual core processing with each core capable of running at 1Ghz.
The device will become available first quarter of 2011 and will become upgradeable to handle 4G LTE in the second quarter. It will sport a 2.0MP front facing camera for video chatting over either WiFi or 3G and also have a 5.0MP rear camera. Like your Android smartphone, the XOOM will be constantly connected to the internet for instant Gmail and ActiveSync notifications. More information in the press release:
Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility Announce Motorola XOOM™ Tablet on Nation’s Largest and Most Reliable 3G Network
10.1-inch HD Tablet Offers Dual-Core Processing, Google’s Honeycomb Platform, and 1080p HD Video Content Support
Jan. 05, 2011
LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – CES –Jan. 5, 2011 – Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI), today unveiled the innovative new tablet Motorola XOOM™ − the first device on Google’s new Android 3.0 Honeycomb operating system designed from the ground up for tablets. The Honeycomb user experience improves on Android favorites such as widgets, multi-tasking, browsing, notifications and customization and features the latest Google Mobile innovations. Boasting a dual core processor with each core running at 1 GHz, delivering up to two GHz of processing power, and 10.1-inch widescreen HD display, Motorola XOOM gives Verizon Wireless customers a new type of mobile computing experience on a stylishly thin device that is 4G LTE upgradeable.
Motorola XOOM redefines the tablet device category by providing more ways to have fun, connect with friends and stay productive on the go. It allows consumers to experience HD content right on the device, supports 1080p HD video and HDMI output to display content on larger HD screens, and plays video and other rich web content seamlessly with Adobe® Flash® Player. Motorola XOOM features a front-facing 2-megapixel camera for video chats over Wi-Fi or 3G/4G LTE, as well as a rear-facing 5-megapixel camera that captures video in 720p HD. It delivers console-like gaming performance on its 1280×800 display, and features a built-in gyroscope, barometer, e-compass, accelerometer and adaptive lighting for new types of applications. It also features Google Maps 5.0 with 3D interaction and delivers access to over 3 million Google eBooks and thousands of apps from Android Market™.
For working on the go, Motorola XOOM provides constant connectivity − including connecting to Gmail or Exchange email; opening and editing documents, spreadsheets and presentations; and viewing calendars and sending out appointments or meeting notices – with mobile broadband speeds. Its mobile hotspot capability provides an online connection for up to five other Wi-Fi-enabled devices.
“Motorola XOOM is a powerful addition to Verizon’s product lineup and builds on our combined leadership with Motorola to deliver innovative mobile devices and service on the Android platform,” said Marni Walden, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. “Motorola XOOM gives consumers complete access and control of their favorite personal content and work files whether through our nationwide 3G network, or through our lightning-fast 4G LTE network as it rolls out around the country.”
“Light, powerful and fundamentally different than anything else on the market, Motorola XOOM leverages the very best technology available today to redefine what a tablet experience can be,” said Bill Ogle, chief marketing officer of Motorola Mobility. “The first device to feature software designed specifically for tablets, Motorola XOOM goes everywhere you do and delivers everything you need.”
The Motorola XOOM device will launch as a 3G/Wi-Fi-enabled device in Q1 2011 with an upgrade to 4G LTE in Q2. Starting in Q2 2011 the Motorola XOOM will be a 4G LTE/Wi-Fi- enabled device.
For more information about Verizon Wireless at CES please visit www.verizonwireless.com/ces or follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/verizonwireless. For more information about the Motorola XOOM please visit www.verizonwireless.com/xoom.
Motorola has been on a streak today with their Android devices, especially when we think about high-profile the company is aiming these devices to be. With the Motorola ATRIX 4G, the company touts it as the first smartphone to feature a qHD display. The Bionic, which will be launching on Verizon’s network sooner than later, also features the high resolution display, but the obvious difference seems to be the lack of MOTOBLUR functionality between the devices.
The Bionic will feature a 1GHz dual-core processor under the hood, a 4.3-inch qHD resolution capacitive touchscreen display, 512MB of RAM, and a front-facing VGA camera. On the back, there’s an 8MP camera. There’s HDMI out, for good measure. The device is scheduled to launch on the network some time in the first quarter, 2011. Pricing hasn’t been finalized yet. Check out the full press release below for more information.
Press Release
Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility Announce DROID BIONIC on Nation's Fastest, Most Advanced 4G Network
New Android Device Combines Dual-core Processor with Fastest 4G Network for Unrivaled Mobile Internet Experience
Jan. 05, 2011
LAS VEGAS and BASKING RIDGE, N.J. – Verizon Wireless and Motorola Mobility, Inc. (NYSE: MMI), today unveiled DROID™ BIONIC, a powerful new Android™ smartphone.
Packing a dual core processor with each core running at 1GHz, delivering up to two GHz of processing power, and 512 MB RAM, the sleekly designed DROID BIONIC smartphone with 4G LTE delivers a mobile Internet experience that's up to 10 times faster than 3G. This means consumers can stream their favorite music and the latest TV shows with unparalleled quality experience. DROID BIONIC also races through loading of complex web pages and media that take advantage of Adobe® Flash® Player and HTML5, rendering graphics faster than previous generation single-core devices.
Motorola's DROID BIONIC gives new meaning to the word "socialize" by delivering multiple ways for customers to stay connected. With the device's front-facing VGA camera and See What I See video feature, consumers can share experiences – either via Wi-Fi or 4G – with family, friends and co-workers. A rear-facing 8-megapixel camera also allows consumers to capture their favorite pictures and videos.
DROID BIONIC's multiplayer gaming capabilities allow consumers to challenge friends to live peer-to-peer gaming, viewed through the device's 4.3-inch qHD quality screen that delivers console-quality graphics. DROID BIONIC's HDMI connectivity also enables consumers to connect the device to their HD televisions to experience their favorite games, as well as purchased HD content, in full 1080p. And for multi-taskers, DROID 4G's Mirror Mode function enables simultaneous streaming of video to the TV and on the device.
As a fully featured work device, DROID BIONIC comes equipped with corporate email, remote wipe and data security and encryption capabilities IT departments appreciate. DROID BIONIC also features productivity tools such as Quickoffice® for document review and editing, full calendar management, one-click access to conference calling, and a full suite of Google applications and services.
"DROID BIONIC brings to life the speed and power of Verizon's 4G LTE network, giving consumers an unrivaled mobile experience," said Marni Walden, vice president and chief marketing officer for Verizon Wireless. "Whether downloading movies in minutes, connecting with friends or co-workers through video conferencing, or blazing through the Internet, Motorola's DROID BIONIC is what the 4G LTE experience is all about."
"DROID BIONIC is the epitome of speed, providing consumers with instantaneous access to their personal and work content, anytime and anyplace," said Alain Mutricy, senior vice president of portfolio and device product management, Motorola Mobility. "By combining such a powerful mobile device with the performance and capabilities of Verizon's 4G LTE network, we're empowering consumers to define how they want to live their mobile lifestyles."
The Verizon Wireless 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network, launched in December 2010, is the fastest, most advanced 4G network in the United States, providing speeds up to 10 times faster than Verizon Wireless' 3G network. Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE Mobile Broadband network currently reaches one-third of all Americans, with plans to expand the network to the company's entire 3G coverage area over the next three years.
For more information about Verizon Wireless' 4G LTE network, visit www.verizonwrieless.com/lte and for more information about Verizon Wireless at CES please visit www.verizonwireless.com/ces or follow us on twitter at www.twitter.com/verizonwireless.
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It’s official. Honeycomb is version 3.0 and definitely an OS optimized for tablet use. The Android youtube page was updated earlier today with a video displaying actual use of the new operating system. Clips of book reading, the actual Honeycomb desktop, and the software buttons were all displayed in the video.
Unfortunately, the video was soon pulled and now displays “This is a private video. If you have been sent this video, please make sure you accept the sender’s friend request”. Unless you have personally been sent the link, you may need to wait until it floats around the internet elsewhere for a viewing. Considering the estimated launch date for 3.0 is March, seeing the operating system function smoothly in demo was reassuring.
[Update]: The video is back online, so go ahead and check it out below. Definitely worth it.
A new e-reader named Mirasol (after mirasol paper technology) will supposedly be running Android OS at this year’s CES event according the picture below.
We’re not sure if this photo is legit, but we can say that we like it. It looks as if this is one of Qualcomm’s 5.7 inch displays that requires absolutely no backlight at all. Having Android OS run smoothly on one of these devices would make tablet viewing outdoors a much better experience.
We’ve been eagerly anticipating LG’s Tegra 2 powered Optimus 2X smartphone ever since we first saw it leak out, and the fact that Motorola has since announced the ATRIX 4G doesn’t dampen our enthusiasm. Over at SlashGear, Vince has grabbed some hands-on time with the Optimus 2X courtesy of NVIDIA, and managed to put it through its paces and even compare the Android handset to the DROID X.
First impressions of the hardware seem good, though there are still questions over how well Android 2.2 – which the Optimus 2X will launch with internationally – handles the NVIDIA dual-core processor. Check out all the details over at SlashGear.
High definition Skype video calls could soon be a possibility on Android devices, with the news that NVIDIA has developed a Skype HD reference platform. However, you’ll need a Tegra 2 based “superphone” or tablet in order to use it, since it relies on the dual-core chipset’s HD processing abilities.
Unveiled at NVIDIA’s CES 2011 press conference today, and demonstrated on an Android-based tablet, the app will allow for cross-platform two-way HD video conversations between Tegra 2 based mobile devices and Skype’s PC/Mac apps. It uses the SkypeKit SDK released in 2010. No word on when we can expect to see the app available, though we’re presuming NVIDIA will be offering the tech to those buying chips.
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Just about all of us have to work and if you are the person who owns the business or is in charge of getting supplies for the business getting a good deal and staying on your budget can be a pain. Sometimes that means you have to shop around or look through papers to find deals. If you are an Android user 
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