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ViewSonic ViewPad 4 smartphone gets official

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 07:38 AM PST

As promised, ViewSonic has unveiled its latest Android device, the 4.1-inch ViewSonic ViewPad 4. Pushing the company into the smartphone market, the ViewPad 4 runs Qualcomm’s 1GHz MSM8255 processor with a 5-megapixel autofocus camera capable of 720p HD video recording, WiFi b/g/n and Bluetooth 2.1.

There’s also 720p HD video playback via an HDMI port, GPS and A-GPS. OS is Android 2.2, and ViewSonic expect the smartphone to be available in the middle of 2011, priced according to carrier whim.

Press Release:

ViewSonic Expands ViewPad® Line at CES

ViewPad 4 Offers Phone and Tablet Functionality in Hand-Held Package

LAS VEGAS, NV–(Marketwire – January 6, 2011) – CES 2011 ViewSonic Corp. (South Hall 30873), a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions, is extending its ViewPad line at CES 2011 with a brand new 4-inch tablet.
“ViewSonic’s heritage in display technology serves as a natural extension of our product expertise,” said Jeff Volpe, vice president and general manager for ViewSonic Americas. “We have been at the forefront of visual display technology for nearly 25 years, 10 of which have been spent in the tablet space. We are proud to extend our tablet legacy by expanding our ViewPad offerings to incorporate new solutions like the ViewPad 4 that put ViewSonic anywhere consumers share, play and connect.”
ViewSonic will now offer connected ViewPad solutions ranging from 4 to 10 inches, allowing consumers to select the ViewPad that works best for their needs. As part of this expansion, the company is introducing the ViewPad 4, an Android-based 4.1-inch WVGA touch capacitive device offering tablet power and performance — and a phone — all for carrying in your pocket. Based on a Qualcomm® MSM 8255, 1GHz platform, the ViewPad 4 offers full cell phone functionality bundled with HD 720p video recording, playback, upload and HDMI 720p display output. A 5-megapixel auto-focus camera and Bluetooth® 2.1 and 802.11 b/g/n wireless enable video telephony. Additionally, GPS / A-GPS functionality makes it easy to identify points of interest from anywhere. The ViewPad 4 will be available in the middle of 2011. Pricing will be dependent upon carriers.
Today’s growth of the ViewPad line complements the rest of ViewSonic’s tablet line being showcased at CES, including the ViewPad 7 and the ViewPad 10. Now available for purchase for an ESP of $459, the ViewPad 7 is a 7-inch Android 2.2-based tablet that combines a Qualcomm® MSM7227 600MHz processor with 3.5G data technology. With an 800×400 WVGA LCD screen in a lightweight, pocket-sized design, this device is one of the few 7-inch tablets to offer Android Google Mobile Services (GMS) for access to more than 100,000 Google apps and games along with Gmail, YouTube and more for a convenient entertainment solution that fits their mobile lifestyle. Teamed with built-in 3-megapixel, dual front and rear cameras, GPS/A-GPS, an integrated e-book reader, Document-To-Go functionality and an ultra long battery life of up to 10 hours, the ViewPad 7 ensures consumers can bring all their favorite multimedia content with them wherever they go.
ViewSonic’s 10.1-inch Wi-Fi based ViewPad 10 tablet offers the best of both worlds with dual operating systems, giving consumers a choice between Windows® 7 Home Premium and Google Android 1.6 within the same device. With a high speed Intel® Atom™ 1.66GHz processor and sharp 1024×600 LED backlit panel, this tablet is ideal for consumers that want to use Windows to view Flash-based content and Office programs, and Android for mobile entertainment. The ViewPad 10 is on track for availability in March for an ESP of $629, as scheduled.
For more information on this and other CES announcements, including hi-res images, please visit ViewSonic.com/ces2011/. For further information on ViewSonic and its products, visit ViewSonic.com or follow ViewSonic on Facebook, YouTube and Twitter.
About ViewSonic
ViewSonic® Corporation is a leading global provider of computing, consumer electronics and communications solutions. ViewSonic develops, markets and supports a broad range of innovative products, including LCD TVs, computers, Tablet, LCD monitors, projectors, digital photo frames, digital signage displays and digital media players. For further information, please contact ViewSonic Corporation at 800.888.8583 or 909.444.8888; or visit ViewSonic.com.

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Splashtop Remote adds Android support to PC access app

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 07:09 AM PST

Splashtop has broadened platform support to include Android devices in addition to iOS, meaning that Android smartphone users can now use Splashtop Remote to access their PC apps and digital content, including real-time video and audio streaming.

Splashtop Remote allows for movie and music streaming, together with access to files and applications, remote PC and Flash gameplay, and the ability to wake up a computer remotely via “Wake-on-LAN”. The company recommends using an Android 2.2 phone or tablet for the best results.

Press Release:

Splashtop Remote Seamlessly Connects Any Computing Device – Now Adding Support for Android and Windows

Now anyone with a tablet or a smartphone, regardless of operating system, can access their PC content, media and applications from anywhere

SAN JOSE, Calif.–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Splashtop Inc., the worldwide leader in instant-access computing, today announced that it is making its popular Splashtop Remote Desktop software available for Android and Windows clients, in addition to its current support for iOS clients. This expanded support for client platforms enables anyone with an Android or a Windows smartphone or tablet to access their PC content and applications while on the go, regardless of mobile device operating system.

“Splashtop is building the ‘Bridge to Anywhere,’” said Mark Lee, CEO and co-founder of Splashtop. “Of course, we’re talking software here, not Alaskan politics. Whether you're a consumer with an Android-based eReader, or a business using iPhones, iPads or Windows tablets, now everything on your PC at home or in the office is at your fingertips no matter where you are. Splashtop Remote seamlessly bridges all of your devices."

Splashtop Remote allows users to effortlessly access and control their computer remotely through a mobile device, such as an iPad, an iPhone, or an Android-based Dell Streak, Samsung Galaxy Tab or Lenovo LePad, bridging the computing experience across devices. For the first time, users can enjoy a rich and interactive remote PC experience that includes full real-time video and audio. With Splashtop Remote, users can watch movies, listen to music, access all of their files and applications, play PC and Flash games remotely, and even wake up a computer remotely via a "Wake-on-LAN" feature. Splashtop Remote is available localized for English, Chinese, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, and Spanish users.

Splashtop Remote is available now in the Apple App Store and on iTunes, and on the Android Market. To learn more about Splashtop Remote, please visit: http://www.SplashtopRemote.com.

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Android beats iPhone in number of total users for first time

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 05:16 AM PST

The numbers are in and for the first time the Android OS and its universe of devices has beat the iPhone in total number of users. The stats come courtesy of comScore MobiLens. According to the company, Android had 26% of users for the month of November.

During the same month, the iPhone had 25% of users. RIM was still at the top of the list with 33.5% of all users, but their numbers are declining with a 4.1 point change from August of 2010.

While RIM is seeing user numbers decline, the Android OS has seen numbers grow by 6.4 points since August. Apple’s growth is much slower than Android at 0.8 point. Microsoft has 9% of the users and Palm had 3.9% for November.

Via UberGizmo

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TweetDeck for Android beta v1.0.6 released

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 04:39 AM PST

TweetDeck beta 1.0.6 for Android has been released, for those at the very cutting edge of mobile social networking. The new release sees the friend database code rewritten for boosted performance, Facebook photos changing automatically within the app when a user’s profile is updated, and the ability to see full-sized profile pictures within the app.

Meanwhile there’s also a shift to Foursquare’s v2.0 API, which should mean less data used in the process, and various fixes including how dates are formatted. You can download the APK file directly here.

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Loopt for Android gets new Move to SD Card feature

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 03:31 AM PST

Last month I mentioned that Loopt for Android had hit version 4.0 and got some new features along with the version update. We are only a few weeks out from that last update and Loopt is getting another new feature.

The Android app has been gifted with what Loopt says is one of the most requested features for users. The most requested feature added to the app is App2SD to allow the user to store the Loopt app to an SD card rather than on the phone itself.

That ability will be most welcome to users of Android devices that have internal memory packed with other stuff. The new feature also lets the user move the app between internal device storage and the SD card when the app is running. The new feature is accessed in the Settings – Applications – Manage applications area and all the user needs to do is hit Move to SD card.

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Trend Micro offers Mobile Security for Android

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 02:36 AM PST

Trend Micro has unveiled a new security application for Android users that will make a lot of folks feel more secure. You can bet with the soaring popularity of Android and the fact that the OS is landing on so many tablets that hackers and viruses will start to target Android making exploits that can steal your personal information and harm Android devices more common.

Trend Micro has announced a new protection application for Android devices called Mobile Security for Android. The app is able to protect your personal data and identity from thieves and promises to secure mobile banking transactions swell.

The app can even block unwanted calls and texts, which is a very nice feature if you need to stop unwanted callers. The app will also protect your device while surfing the web. The message blocking feature works for both SMS and MMS messages and the app will prevent you from downloading malicious apps that could harm your phone. Parental controls also allow parents to block access to inappropriate content for kids. The app has a free 30-day trial and can be purchased for $3.99 right now.

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OpenTablet 10 packs transflective outdoor display, digital stylus

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 01:35 AM PST

The OpenTablet 10 isn’t OpenPeak’s first slate – the OpenPeak 7 eventually headed to AT&T launched back in 2010 – but it’s the company’s biggest and best specified. Running Android on Intel’s new Moorestown Atom CPU, the 10.1-inch OpenTablet 10 has a dual-mode multitouch capacitive touchscreen that works with both finger-input and an electrostatic stylus, together with a transflective LCD display that can be viewed indoors and out.

There’s also WiFi a/b/g/n, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR, optional 3G, HDMI for 1080p HD output, microSD and microUSB ports, plus a pair of cameras: 5-megapixels on the back and a 720p HD webcam up front. OpenPeak expect it to be used with their OpenServices backbone, offering enterprise functionality such as remote lock/wipe and pushed firmware/app updates; however it will also support multi-user logins for home use. No word on pricing or availability.

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[via SlashGear]

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PlayStation Phone leaks with “PlayStation Pocket” game store

Posted: 07 Jan 2011 01:04 AM PST

Sony Ericsson’s PlayStation Phone – aka the XPERIA Play - has been previewed in a Chinese forum, with the handset’s specifications confirmed along the way. According to IT168, the PlayStation Phone runs Qualcomm’s 1GHz Snapdragon QSD8255 paired with the Adreno 205 GPU; there’s a 4-inch display running at 854 x 480, a 5-megapixel camera with LED flash, 512MB of RAM/ROM and a microSD card slot.

There’s also microUSB and dual microphones for noise cancellation, while the battery is a 1,500mAh unit. An app called PlayStation Pocket is loaded, which seems to be the gaming download store.

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[via Engadget]

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Hulu Plus Coming Soon to Android Devices

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 06:20 PM PST

While Android may not be the highest name on the totem when it comes to media consumption, especially for streaming media, we know that it’s going to change in the near future. With Netflix on the way, eventually, another heavy hitter in the market that people have been clamoring for is Hulu, and now it’s been officially unveiled that the video streaming service is on its way to Android.

During the Samsung conference, the company’s CEO revealed that Hulu is currently working on bringing their subscription-based service, known as Hulu Plus, to Google’s mobile Operating System. Unfortunately, it’s just an initial announcement. The service will be made available to Android devices running Android 2.2 or later in the coming months.

[via Hulu]

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HTC EVO SHIFT 4G spotted at Best Buy and Sam’s Club

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 03:56 PM PST

The EVO SHIFT 4G was apparently purchased at both Best Buy and Sam’s Club earlier today. Those who pre-ordered the device should be getting theirs very soon.

It will be interesting to see how many of these units Sprint ends up selling; after using the device I can say that it has an extremely solid QWERTY keyboard.

[Via Engadget]

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Samsung Announces 4G LTE Equipped Galaxy Tab & Smartphone at CES 2011

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 02:15 PM PST

There had been talk of Samsung bringing a 4G LTE-enabled device to Verizon before too long, and today at the Verizon press conference at the Consumer Electronics Show, Samsung took some time to announce not only that rumored device, but also a Galaxy Tab that will be able to access Verizon’s faster network.

The smartphone doesn’t have a name quite yet, it seems. However, Samsung isn’t holding back on the feature set. The device will launch with Android 2.2, and will have a 1GHz processor under the hood. Around the back, you’ll find an 8MP camera, with a 1.3MP variation on the front for video chats. The device will also boast a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED Plus capacitive touchscreen display.

The 4G-enabled Galaxy Tab may look the same as the previous version which has been available on Verizon for a little while now, but there’s been a few tweaks made for the 4G-equipped version. The device will now boast Android 2.2, and have a 5MP camera on the back with a 1.3MP camera on the front for voice chat. Inside, there’s a 1.2GHz Hummingbird processor.

Release date is some time soon, but prices haven’t been finalized yet. Stay tuned for more images and video.

[via SlashGear]

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HTC ThunderBolt for Verizon Announced at CES 2011

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 01:45 PM PST

There were plenty of leaks, but the Verizon-branded HTC ThunderBolt is now official, thanks to the wireless carrier’s announcement of the device at this year’s Consumer Electronics Show. The device is exactly what we’ve expected it to be, and it will indeed be a 4G-enabled device.

The HTC ThunderBolt, which had been previously known as the Mecha, will tote a 1GHz processor under the hood (not dual-core), a 4.3-inch capacitive touchscreen display, and an 8M camera around on the back. On the front of the device, there’s a 1.3MP camera for video chatting. The device features HTC’s new Sense UI, 8GB of internal memory, and will ship with Android 2.2.1. Stay tuned for more to come, and take a peek at the images below.

[via SlashGear]

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T-Mobile G-Slate by LG gets brief tease & plenty of Honeycomb videos

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 12:14 PM PST

T-Mobile has briefly teased its G-Slate by LG at the company’s CES 2011 keynote, as well as publishing a bevy of Android Honeycomb videos showing the slate in action. Announced yesterday, the G-Slate runs Android 3.0 Honeycomb and will use T-Mobile USA’s HSPA+ 4G network.

Full specifications are still unknown, but at least we’ve got some Honeycomb demos to entertain us, which you can see below. Don’t forget to check out our other Honeycomb video demo, with a guided tour by Google.

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Acer liquidmini hits UK from April 11 2011

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 11:45 AM PST

Acer has announced the liquidmini, its latest Android smartphone. Running Android 2.2 on a 3.2-inch HVGA touchscreen, the liquidmini has a 5-megapixel camera capable of 480p video recording, WiFi b/g, Bluetooth 2.1+EDR and an FM radio.

Power is from a 600MHz Qualcomm 7227 processor paired with 512MB of ROM and RAM. Storage is courtesy of a bundled 2GB microSD card, though the liquidmini will accept up to 32GB. It has dualband (900/2100) 3G and quadband GSM/EDGE. It’ll go on sale in the UK on April 11, price tba

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Press Release:

Acer liquidmini

mini size, maxi posibilities

CES Las Vegas, January 6th 2011 – For those loving subtle curves, chrome details and soft touch casing, Acer liquidmini packs maximum smartphone possibilities into minimum size.

Small, compact and extremely stylish, liquidmini is available in a wide range of colors – jet silver, royal blue, piano black, lime green and light pink – to let users choose the one that fits their personality best.

The subtle curves of liquidmini meet the beautiful chrome edges, wrapped in a soft touch casing shaped to fit your hand perfectly. You will be amazed to discover so many features into this charming Android smartphone.

The liquidmini sports a high quality multi-touch display that allows you to truly experience rich content on your smartphone. Flick through your photo gallery, pinch and zoom in on that smile or swipe around web pages, the liquidmini is simply a pleasure to use. Touch it, swipe it, love it.

The Acer liquidmini boasts Android Froyo operating system to work in harmony with its sleek hardware. The clever and classy Acer UI sits on top of it all to give you speed and productivity to get things done quickly and in style. Allowing smart access to wireless options, music player and sound profiles, Acer has eliminated need to dive into a number of menus letting you to use your smartphone in the simplest way. Your liquidmini comes with the full-featured Google suite of applications including Gmail, Google Maps, Google Navigation and Google Talk. Search on the market for more innovative apps from Google and other developers: there are over 100.000 apps and games in the Android Market!

Listen to your whole music library thanks to the expandable memory card slot; tune into your favorite radio station and even enjoy quality videos effortlessly on your liquidmini.
Fancy something extraordinary? You have YouTube in the palm of your hand displayed beautifully on the 3.2" screen: search, discover, smile J!

Snap a memory with 5 megapixels of clarity and treasure it for years to come. One-click sharing allows you to upload your pictures and movies to Facebook, YouTube and Flickr with ease.

Catch up with what's going on in your world with just one glance at Acer's SocialJogger app, seamlessly integrating your Facebook and Twitter accounts into one handy feed ready to read, like and comment. SocialJogger allows to create groups & filters, so feeds from the friends & family who are most important to you stand out.

Keep up to date with your work life on your liquidmini thanks to DocumentsToGo® and RoadSync®. View and edit popular office files (Word, Excel, Powerpoint and PDF) and send them through your work email with support for Microsoft Exchange. Everything you need to connect is all ready on the liquidmini out of the box. And with the high-speed data connection and fast browser, you can surf the web and find what you need in no time.

The liquidmini is DLNA certified, which means you can enjoy content from your computer on your phone. You can even play the part of DJ / cinema-buff by streaming music and video to a DLNA television and browse & play back the multi-media content stored on your liquidmini to your TV or PC, through the integrated Acer clear.fi media sharing system. No wires, no hassle, just play.

Mini in size, maxi in possibilities liquidmini can do everything in a tinier and cool design and will be available in the UK from April 11, pricing TBA.

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Dell Venue gets official: 1GHz & curved Gorilla Glass

Posted: 06 Jan 2011 11:34 AM PST

The Dell Streak 7 isn’t the only new mobile device from the company; the Dell Venue has also been made official in the US. Spotted in Korea last month, the Venue runs Android 2.2 on a 4.1-inch AMOLED display covered in curved Gorilla Glass, and has an 8-megapixel camera.

There’s also ActiveSync, Swype and QuickOffice, together with Dell’s own Stage software, all running on an unnamed 1GHz processor. Pricing and availability will apparently be announced in the coming weeks.

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Press Release:

Venue: Your Personal Express Lane to, Well, Everything

The Venue with Android 2.2 is the perfect one-touch, unlocked GSM smartphone providing instant access to everything you love. With its pre-loaded Stage software and 8-megapixel camera, on-the-go students, mobile professionals and active social networkers can quickly capture and share life's moments with just about anyone.

Elegantly designed, the Venue offers a vibrant, high-contrast 4.1-inch AM-OLED display with curved Corning Gorilla Glass that's perfect for watching videos to performing business applications. The Venue's elliptical, slender form factor feels great in your hand and also slips easily into your pocket.

Pre-loaded applications and the Dell Stage user interface make Venue perfect for entertainment. Download the latest tunes and books, or stream radio stations from all over the world with RadioTime. Stage displays your music, your photos, and more, while the 1 GHz processor makes it fly. As with the Dell Streak 7, Venue offers access to thousands of Android Market widgets, games and applications.

In addition to a full array of entertainment features the Venue also comes fully equipped with today's necessary business features including support for ActiveSync and QuickOffice. The combination of high speed access and Swype for fast text input makes viewing e-mail, editing documents, and surfing the web fast and easy.

The Streak 7 and the Venue smartphone are the latest in a series of distinctive Dell mobility solutions, including the Streak 5 ultimate pocket tablet, the Inspiron duo convertible tablet and the Venue Pro smartphone with its unique sliding vertical QWERTY keypad.

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