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- Newegg Goes Mobile With New Android App
- Sony Ericsson PlayStation Phone Gingerbread UI Demoed On Video
- LG Optimus 2X Rocks Quadrant Benchmark
- 90-Percent of Compal Tablets Will Use Android
- LG Axis Hitting Alltel Wireless
- Phones 4u Will Exclusively Stock the Armani Samsung Galaxy S
- Android OS Outgrows Competitors 2 to 1 Through 2011 Says Canalys
- Huawei Ideos X6 Android Smartphone Revealed in FCC Filing
- T-Mobile G-Slate Honeycomb Tablet in FCC Application?
- Playstation Phone Xperia Play to be Carried by Orange UK?
- Samsung Galaxy Mini Pictured in Clear Photos
- Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against T-Mobile and Samsung Over Lack of Froyo Update to Vibrant
- Carriers and Manufacturers ranked on Froyo updates: HTC & Verizon winners
- Droid Pro and Samsung Fascinate Receive Maintenance Update from Verizon
- Android NFC apps appear
- Compal says most tablets it ships to use Android and use ARM chips
- TeleNav GPS Navigator 6.2 for Android Live Today
- CompanionLink hosted sync comes to Android
- AT&T Dell Streak Froyo reportedly delayed again: “A couple of more weeks at least”
- Froyo Source for Samsung Fascinate 3G+ on Telus Released
| Newegg Goes Mobile With New Android App Posted: 14 Jan 2011 11:24 AM PST If you’re into anything technology, then chances are you’ve heard of Newegg. Newegg is one of the top online retailers for PC accessories, components, smartphones, software and entertainment media, and now they have hit the Android Market with their new mobile application.  The application will allow you to browse Newegg’s vast electronics collections just as you would from a desktop browser. Featuring guided search, reviews, product galleries, and custom wish lists, the mobile app will help you get all of your shopping done easily from your device. The application is available now bringing users some of the best electronic deals on the net. Check out the application and be sure to leave feedback on their Facebook page, they’re looking for suggestions to further improve their application. [Via Facebook, Thanks, Ward!] )
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| Sony Ericsson PlayStation Phone Gingerbread UI Demoed On Video Posted: 14 Jan 2011 11:09 AM PST It seems like the Sony Ericsson PlayStation Phone is one of the top leaked devices of the last few years. A YouTube video showcases more features of the upcoming device that will be heavily focused on gaming and is expected for release this quarter.  From the video we clearly see the device running a custom overlay on top of Android 2.3 Gingerbread. We also see the phone opening applications and scrolling through homescreens very smoothly, which would back up the rumor that not only will it be a very powerful device, the Gingerbread overlay will be very optimized allowing for a better end-user experience. Hardware-wise it’s the same device we have been seeing for about a month. It’s definitely not thin, but in addition to the ability to pack impressive hardware, the larger device will allow for better grip when gaming. The PlayStation Phone is set for launch early this year, and although no official word has been said about it’s release, we’re expecting something around March. Although the video isn’t new, it provides us with a further look into the operating system now that Gingerbread is official. And being over a month old and being that refined, it seems all we’re waiting for is an official announcement and release date.
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| LG Optimus 2X Rocks Quadrant Benchmark Posted: 14 Jan 2011 11:01 AM PST So this new superphone by the name of LG Optimus 2x – you know the one. A group under the name Techblog.gr has one in their grippers and have run it though the obstacle coarse that is Quadrant benchmark and it pretty much rocks the hardest, attaining a score of 2.391, of course blasting past the ancient Nexus One and Motorola Droid X. And guess what? This is only recognized as a single core device when it’s really double since Quadrant isn’t quite up to date yet with the Tegra 2 wacky party. Can you imagine the true power?
The LG Optimus 2X is still running Android 2.2 Froyo and this is a pre-production unit, so wow, double wow! That means the real deal will be even better! Oh my gosh, such anticipation our claws have never known. Nails a quiver! You can pre-order this maddeningly powerful phone right now if you want, just £500 from Expansys gets you all signed up for one. What’s that you say? You’ve only got American dollars? Then it’s pretty much the most expensive phone ever produced. Right? Jeebus. You can also check out our hands-on review video in that same post. Check it out. [Via GSM] )
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| 90-Percent of Compal Tablets Will Use Android Posted: 14 Jan 2011 10:46 AM PST Compal Electronics Inc., a leading maker of notebook computers, has predicted that over the next year, 90-percent of the 3.8 million tablets they plan to ship would not only be based on Google’s Android platform, but also use chips from ARM – offering up steep competition for Apple’s iPad.  President Ray Chen stated that the tablet market is exploding, and with it Google’s Android OS. Once we see Honeycomb, the tablet-centric version of Android, we can expect the appeal for an Android-based tablet to rise significantly, and hopefully pass Apple’s iPad in OS market share over the coming years. He also goes on to state that now that Windows supports ARM chips, the company may also ship Windows-based tablets, but these were not included in his current forecast. What do you think? After seeing Honeycomb in action at this year’s CES, do you think it’s a decent competitor for Apple and Blackberry’s tablet offerings? Let us know in the comments! [Via BusinessWeek] )
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| LG Axis Hitting Alltel Wireless Posted: 14 Jan 2011 10:37 AM PST As Alltel continues to expand their smartphone offerings, they have just announced a new Android-based handset for their network, the LG Axis. The device will be an entry-level phone and will ship with Android 2.1.  Other features of the device include a 3.2-megapixel camera, and a slide-out keyboard. Clearly focusing the “teen-texters” market, the device will sell for $89.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate making it a decent option for anyone wanting a physical keyboard. Press Release: Equipped with Google Android 2.1 and access to the Android Market, LG Axis provides users with more than 80,000 applications for music, games and other entertainment categories. LG Axis also allows users the ability to customize up to five different home screens by adding or removing shortcuts to their favorite applications and widgets, creating a unique phone that is tailored to meet their personal needs. "Alltel Wireless is excited to offer a versatile, feature-rich smartphone with superior capabilities," said Scott Moody, Alltel Wireless Vice President of Products and Services. "LG Axis allows you to navigate through multiple screens with a simple touch or utilize the slide out keyboard for quick, accurate messaging." Along with a speedy user interface, LG Axis includes Google Maps? Navigation with voice-aided, turn-by-turn directions and a 3.2 megapixel digital camera and camcorder with a 4x zoom. The smartphone is also Wi-Fi enabled, giving customers two ways to connect to the Internet ? through Alltel's fast 3G wireless network or through any available Wi-Fi hotspot. Additional LG Axis key features include: -Bluetooth wireless technology for a hands-free experience or to easily transfer data to a computer. LG Axis is available at Alltel Wireless for only $89.99 after a $50 mail in rebate and a two year service agreement. Alltel Wireless continues to be an industry leader, providing customers its exclusive "My Circle" feature ? unlimited calling to and from any 5, 15 or 25 numbers on any network as well as unlimited text to their circle on select plans. Alltel Wireless was also the first to offer Anytime Plan Changes, giving customers flexibility to change their calling plans at any time without extending their contract. Now with "Free Fridays", new and existing Alltel customers who sign up for a qualifying rate plan will now receive unlimited free calling on Fridays. About Alltel Wireless Allied Wireless Communications Corporation (AWCC), doing business as Alltel Wireless, is a wireless telecommunications provider serving more than 800,000 customers in six states. Headquartered in Little Rock, AR., AWCC is a subsidiary of Atlantic Tele-Network, Inc. (NASDAQ: ATNI). For more information, visit www.alltel.com or www.awcc.com. About LG Electronics, Inc. LG Electronics, Inc. (KSE: 066570.KS) is a global leader and technology innovator in consumer electronics, mobile communications and home appliances, employing more than 80,000 people working in over 115 operations around the world. With 2009 global sales of 55.5 trillion Korean won (USD 43.4 billion), LG comprises four business units ? Home Entertainment, Mobile Communications, Home Appliance, and Air Conditioning and Energy Solution. LG is one of the world's leading producers of flat panel TVs, audio and video products, mobile handsets, air conditioners and washing machines. LG has signed a long-term agreement to become both a Global Partner and a Technology Partner of Formula 1. As part of this top-level association, LG acquires exclusive designations and marketing rights as the official consumer electronics, mobile phone and data processor of this global sporting event. For more information, please visit www.lg.com.
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| Phones 4u Will Exclusively Stock the Armani Samsung Galaxy S Posted: 14 Jan 2011 10:28 AM PST We first heard about the Giorgio Armani Samsung Galaxy S back in November when Samsung announced it from Seoul, and now we know how to get our hands on one. The limited edition device will be made available from Phones 4u and there will only be 800 available.  Phones 4u has announced that they will be exclusively stocking the Armani Galaxy S for those who are more fashion savvy. The devices features specs such as: Network: HSDPA 900/1900/2100 EDGE/GPRS 850/900/1800/1900. Available at 100 Phones 4u locations in the UK, the device will retail for £49.95 with a £45.96 a month contract – so much like all things designer – it won’t be too cheap. [Via Pocket-Lint] )
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| Android OS Outgrows Competitors 2 to 1 Through 2011 Says Canalys Posted: 14 Jan 2011 09:49 AM PST Research firm Canalys has released a press release predicting “Android will grow more than twice the rate of major competitors in 2011.” Powerhouse! Canalys notes that Android already claimed a 25% share in the worldwide smart phone market, they with 20 million shipments of the Google-based smartphones worldwide. Casting poisonous words like “fragmentation” aside, Android shipments grew more than 1,000% during the first three quarters of 2010 over the same three quarters in 2009. That seems like a lot to me, does it seem like a lot to you? When you call Android “fragmented,” Android gets ANGRY – you should make Android ANGRY!
Take a look at the entire press release below. It’s interesting how they go through all the ways fragmentation had the potential to hurt Android, but ended up being just fine as everyone kept up in one way or another and developers crashed through the walls to make Android an amazing worldwide phenomenon. Android to infinity and beyond, basically. Have a look: )
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| Huawei Ideos X6 Android Smartphone Revealed in FCC Filing Posted: 14 Jan 2011 09:18 AM PST An FCC application today reveals a rather plain (or should I say simple, and simply lovely looking) Huawei smartphone set to run Android. This is a previously unannounced phone and is also referred to as Ideos X6 / U9000. In the document it is written that this smartphone has a gigantic touch display, GSM/EDGE and AWS spectrum bands, works with Wifi, and has a camera with flash. Further details about the camera are revealed in the draft user manual where it says the camera is 5 megapixels and that the device supports HDMI out and has a mic! Just what I’ve always wanted!
AWS support on this device says to us that it’s going to be carried by T-Mobile. Again, this is an unannounced device, but generally filings come right around the time the first announcement is made – so pump it up! Everyone should have one big fat touchscreen on which they can tap – this is that! Check out the full filing at the [FCC] [Via PhoneScoop] )
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| T-Mobile G-Slate Honeycomb Tablet in FCC Application? Posted: 14 Jan 2011 09:04 AM PST Take a peek at this, it’s an FCC application for an item by the FCC Model name of LG-V900. It features Wifi, AWS connectivity (making it compatible with T-Mobile’s US network,) and well, it looks like a tablet – oh and it SAYS it’s a tablet in the type. The only problem is the FCC filing that was filed back about a week ago, one that was also reported as possibly being the LG G-Slate: BE/V909 — the only problem is, the one in this post is LG-V900, and that one was LGV-909.
So which one’s it gonna be? Or are they BOTH the G-Slate? One with ever-so-slightly different specs than the other? And will they both be competitors with Motorola XOOM? We’re so pumped up to find out! Take a peek at this lovely video of the G-Slate, then go hang out in the Android Community Forums for more insight. [Via Unwired View] )
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| Playstation Phone Xperia Play to be Carried by Orange UK? Posted: 14 Jan 2011 08:41 AM PST So it appears that some “industry sources” have spoken with Mobile Magazine and have told them that Everything Everywhere will be singing with Sony Ericsson to range the brand new PlayStation Phone (aka Xperia Play.) The device will more than likely be placed on EE’s “Premium” brand in the UK: Orange. The device is also thought to be launching next month at Mobile World Congress.
A few more more than likely specs on the device: it’ll be running Android 2.3 Gingerbread. It’ll be using a new PlayStation app that’ll let users play all their favorite fabulous games. Players will have both the classic PlayStation controls on the outer, and gyroscope controls nearer the center. The phone will have a 1GHz Snapdragon Qualcomm processor and 512MB of RAM. [Via MobileToday] )
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| Samsung Galaxy Mini Pictured in Clear Photos Posted: 14 Jan 2011 08:10 AM PST Hooray for SamsungHub! They’ve got a source that’s just brought them this lovely set of images of what appears to be the new Samsung Galaxy Mini. It’s a cute little device that’s more than likely going to be released at Mobile World Congress next month. It’s number is S5570, it’s got a 110.42×60.76×12.68mm, and it’s green! Or at least one version of it is.
Some more bits: China's FCC-like agency has certified the device, it’s got a 262K 240×320 screen, Wi-Fi 802.11b/g/n, Bluetooth 3.0, and microSD card slot. It’s got a TouchWiz user interface and will be running Android 2.2.1. Yes please, thank you. Green will be the color I’d like too – unless you’ve got a yellow one stashed back there somewhere. [Via Samsung Hub] )
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| Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against T-Mobile and Samsung Over Lack of Froyo Update to Vibrant Posted: 14 Jan 2011 07:13 AM PST Whoa, escalation much? Take a peek as XDA member MicBeast files a class action lawsuit against both T-Mobile and Samsung over their apparent holding back of updates to telephones (specifically of Android 2.2 Froyo and 4G speeds to the Samsung Vibrant.) He says he’s secured a lawyer, filed the lawsuit, and have explained all issues with them (the lawyers) and they agree that he has a very strong case.
MicBeast says that Samsung and T-Mobile have broken the law! He says they’ve violated the law concerning Unfair and Deceptive Consumer Business practices in the following ways (his words):
MicBeast says that everyone is to email him with any issues they’ve had with the Fascinate to his inbox at SinistaBeatz@GMail.com – and I’d assume if you want to get in on the case somehow. Do you think he’s got a case? [Via XDA Developers Forums] )
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| Carriers and Manufacturers ranked on Froyo updates: HTC & Verizon winners Posted: 14 Jan 2011 06:26 AM PST Google gets blamed plenty for Android fragmentation, but the manufacturers and carriers shoulder plenty of the responsibility for older devices not getting newer versions of the open-source OS. ComputerWorld crunched the stats and has come up with a best/worst list of both: US carriers who are timely with their updates, and manufacturers who are on the ball with new firmware for their smartphones.
In carriers, Verizon takes top spot with 1/3 of its qualifying Android phones getting Froyo within the software’s first six months of release. Sprint and T-Mobile come in second and third, but AT&T takes lowly fourth place with none of its nine Android devices seeing a single upgrade between June and December 2010. As for manufacturers, HTC grabs pole position, with half of its phones updated with Froyo, followed by Motorola and Samsung in second and third place respectively. Still, Samsung isn’t looking too pretty, with only one out of nine Android phones getting updated. Worse still are Dell and LG, with much-delayed updates, but in bottom place is Sony Ericsson, with zero updates and the news that the X10 range won’t ever see Froyo. )
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| Droid Pro and Samsung Fascinate Receive Maintenance Update from Verizon Posted: 14 Jan 2011 06:12 AM PST Today (and yesterday, apparently,) Verizon is pushing out a maintenance update for both the Droid Pro and the Samsung Fascinate. Both of these updates will not include any new features for your phone, but will fix a bunch of bugs (most of which I’m sure you never noticed in the first place. You can feel free to either wait for the update over-the-air or manually grab a download and install yourself.
If you’ve got the Samsung Fascinate and you’d like to manually update your device, head over to [this page] to either read about the benefits of doing so or about how to do the download. The same of all this is true for the Droid Pro, except you’d better go to [this page] instead, because the other page is for the Fascinate, and this one’s for Droid Pro. Have a nice update! [Via PhoneScoop] )
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Taglet is a Japanese language NCF tag reader that allows users to associate existing data with a tag and hold it in an online database. That means after the tag is read by the next person, the data is pulled up along with it to give more details and get around the Gingerbread read only limitation. Another NFC app is EnableTable and it was developed in the US. The app allows restaurant owners to give out discount vouchers to customers when they pay to help get them to come back into the eatery. The coupons are delivered by the little folder that holds the users change or credit card to their NFC enabled Android device. Via NFC World )
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| Compal says most tablets it ships to use Android and use ARM chips Posted: 14 Jan 2011 05:37 AM PST When it comes to the electronics and gadgets we buy a bunch of them are made by the same companies in China no matter the brand on the device. Compal is the second largest maker of electronics in the world for all sorts of makers and devices.
The company expects to ship about 3.8 million tablet devices this year reports BusinessWeek and of that number the firm thinks 90% will have two things in common. Those commonalities will be ARM processors and the Android OS. Compal will ship some of the other tablets with Windows OS for ARM processors and does not count those units in the forecast. It’s no surprise that Android and ARM tablets will be on the market in droves this year and they will slowly eat away at the market share of the iPad. )
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| TeleNav GPS Navigator 6.2 for Android Live Today Posted: 14 Jan 2011 05:00 AM PST Let’s talk about this GPS navigator system here, this app upgrade, but first I’ve got to let you know that the upgrade to TeleNav GPS Navigator 6.2 is only available today on AT&T accounts. Harsh, I know. This update has a list of upgrades, the key components of which begin with Multiple Route Suggestions – each time you bring up your route (or at least the first time,) you get a max of three different suggestions for ways you might go. Click the one you want and there you have it! Quick Search is the next upgraded feature, the user now able to tap the Quick Search box on the home screen and type a landmark, category, business name, or address, this search now also including predictive search technology! Neato!
Speech Recognition is here and expanded, working at a tap from the home page and including many commands such as "How's the weather?" or "How's traffic?" We’re hoping it also recognizes “how’s about a milkshake?” Map Overlays are sort of what I just spoke about above with the multiple route suggestions, only there’s one more thing – each of these overlays has information available at a tap. Information like traffic flow, time to get a place, and the locations of traffic cameras. Expanded Points of Interest now include more than 22 million US business locations including airports, historical landmarks, businesses, and basically everywhere else you can dream of. Have yourself a look-see at a demo here: And see an overview of TeleNav GPS Navigator 6.2 here: And have yourself a look at a gallery of screenshots here! Then if you’re in the mood for reading, grab a bowl of popcorn and head down below the gallery for the full press release!            )
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| CompanionLink hosted sync comes to Android Posted: 14 Jan 2011 04:21 AM PST If you are looking for a new sync service to try out for keeping all your info from various apps and software programs on computers and your Android tablet or smartphone a new offering is available. The software is called CompanionLink and Android users can use it now.
The software allows the use to sync all sorts of data between Outlook, Sage ACT, Lotus notes, Palm Desktop, GroupWise, and a lot more without needing an intermediary like Google that might not support all of the fields in CRM software like Salesforce and others. CompanionLink also syncs standalone Outlook data without an exchange server and the sync solution is wireless. The software will work on an Exchange server to get wireless automatic sync. The one-time license fee for the software is $39.95 and the Secure Hosted Wireless service is $9.95 monthly. You can get a 14-day trial to see if the software works for you. )
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| AT&T Dell Streak Froyo reportedly delayed again: “A couple of more weeks at least” Posted: 14 Jan 2011 04:19 AM PST The promised Dell Streak Android 2.2 Froyo update for AT&T-locked versions of the tablet, which the company had suggested would arrive this week, looks to be further delayed. According to an internal Dell email forwarded to Streak Smart, users shouldn’t expect Froyo for “a couple more weeks at least.”
It seems the delay is around finalizing the Streak software to make sure it runs properly on AT&T’s network, though neither company is saying exactly what’s going on. )
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| Froyo Source for Samsung Fascinate 3G+ on Telus Released Posted: 13 Jan 2011 09:23 PM PST Hooray for Froyo, Froyo for everyone! You can now have yourself a bit of the ol’ frozen yogurt on your Samsung Fascinate 3G+, courtesy of Samsung’s Open Source Release Center. You know what this means? Froyo ROMs for Galaxy S phones for everyone, everyone in the world! Yay and joyous day.
Take a look right over on Samsung Open Source Release Center’s search page for SGH-T959D and you’ll find both SGH-T959D_Opensource_Froyo.zip and SGH-T959D_OpenSource.tar.gz – now make some magic happen, Community. Let’s work those clickers. -Thanks Noit! )
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Near Field Communications or NFC has a lot of promise for everything from allowing you to pay using your phone to getting the shopper information on products and lots more. New apps for NFC on the Android platform are starting to surface and two of the first are Taglet and Enable.
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