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- Zombie Driver HD coming soon for NVIDIA Tegra 3 devices
- HD Widgets v2.1 now supports phones and 7″ tablets
- Yahoo Japan launches its own Android App Store
- New DROID RAZR commercial: it’s only for Batman
- AT&T introduces Call International VoIP app
- ARM fights back with Mali-T658 GPU, promises tenfold performance boost
- Xperia arc, acro get PlayStation certified in Japan
- Amazon Appstore 2.0 brings UI refinements ahead of Kindle Fire launch
- Huawei wins design award for Vision, sends Mediapad to UK
- Google talks Roboto design decisions for ICS
- Devs can apply for PlayStation Suite SDK closed beta now
- Android and iOS 1-up Nintendo and Sony on portable gaming revenue
- Android App Inventor gives users till December 31st to download creations
- Samsung Galaxy Nexus accessories arriving at Verizon, still no phone
- Consumer Reports: iPhone 4S is OK, but can’t beat Android
- Former Flash boss slams Adobe, stock price plunges
- HTC Rezound shipping early from Verizon, taking orders too
- Sony Tablet S 16GB for $399 as Ebay Daily Deal
- Samsung Galaxy S II Hot Pink unveiled, who wants one?
- Fujitsu Arrows LTE Waterproof Honeycomb Tab in the wild, and under water [Video]
| Zombie Driver HD coming soon for NVIDIA Tegra 3 devices Posted: 10 Nov 2011 11:54 AM PST I was just shown this amazing looking game coming to Android and I figured I had to share it with all of our readers. I will warn you, there is lots of blood but this game looks fantastic. Available for consoles and PC’s the developers behind Zombie Driver are using the extremely powerful graphics inside the NVIDIA Tegra 3 (and Tegra 2) processor to bring this action packed game to Android. If you like awesome games with crazy good graphics and plenty of gore then check out the video after the break.
Unlike most zombie action games here we have cars, not to mention tanks and all sorts of vehicles to cause mayhem. If anyone has played this epic game on PC or consoles over the past few years you’ll know what to expect, only it has been given a huge overhaul for mobile devices and will rock the Tegra 2 and Tegra 3 gaming market. I could go on forever regarding the stunning graphics and all the gameplay types but I’ll just let you enjoy the graphic video preview, as it’ll answer most of your questions. Zombie Driver HD for Android With different vehicles and weapons, game modes, races and more you can really play for hours and hours. The car itself is a huge weapon not to mention flame throwers, missiles and everything else you’ve just seen from the epic game trailer above. This game is not new, and the trailer has been around for a while but with Tegra 3 getting close and 2011 coming to and end soon we expect to see this game launched sometime very shortly.
Zombie Driver HD should launch sometime this year for Tegra 2 devices and will be available in the Android Market and the Tegra Zone, and we expect to see an even better version with enhanced graphics and gameplay coming for T3 shortly. Enjoy a few screengrabs below while we wait patiently for this epic bloodbath of a game to be released.     [via Droid Gamers] )
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| HD Widgets v2.1 now supports phones and 7″ tablets Posted: 10 Nov 2011 10:41 AM PST The folks from cloud.tv that brought us HD Widgets for Honeycomb are back with an awesome update to their widgets pack. Their simply beautiful and stunning widget collection is the best you can get for Honeycomb and they’ve just updated to HD Widgets v2.1 and have added support for 7″ tablets and all Android smartphones. Originally just for 10″ tablets but now it is available for all.
From the photo above you can see they have almost every size imaginable and they are highly customizable too. Everything from the Honeycomb version is still there, we now have access to these truly stunning and HD widgets on our phones and smaller tablets, even if not on Honeycomb. You can change everything from the widget size, color, background, clock style and font, even add the power bar widgets instead of weather notifications and more. Here are a few screenshots on a phone:
Everything has been scaled down for the smaller screens, ranging from 3.2″ all he way to current 10″ 1280 x 800 resolutions screens are now fully supported. Now that we are starting to see more 7″ Honeycomb tablets like the recently reviewed T-Mobile Springboard or Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus I decided to test it out on my 7″ Honeycomb tablet and it works great. I’ve not experienced any issues or problems on any screen size I’ve tried thus far.
As you can see from my screenshot everything is highly customizable. Just swipe any of the options to change size, color, font and more and truly make your phone or tablet unique. The updated HD Widgets is available in the market now at a discounted price of just $1.99. We highly recommend you check it out.    )
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| Yahoo Japan launches its own Android App Store Posted: 10 Nov 2011 10:13 AM PST My my my, Android app stores certainly seem to be cropping up a lot lately, don’t they? The latest is Yahoo Market, a competitor for the Android Market and the Amazon Appstore that’s only available in Japan at the moment. The store features the obligatory Android app and most popular Android games. At the moment it’s just a listing of apps available in the official Android Market, but Yahoo says they they’ll be selling apps on their own in the spring of 2012.
Even with a language handicap I can spot several high-profile apps. At the moment the Yahoo Market doesn’t really do anything that can’t be found elsewhere – after all, Japanese Android users can just go to the Android Market’s web portal to see listings and reviews of all available apps. But when Yahoo begins selling the apps itself, that will put three web giants in a head-to-head battle for app sales: Google, Yahoo and Amazon. Amazon and Google might not appreciate the renewed competition, but I’m a big fan of the alternative app store. It’s a great way for smaller manufacturers to get access to lots of apps quickly without going through Google’s official channels. And with Android gaining some massive popularity in Asia, Yahoo’s app store might be able to carve out a nice niche for itself. The official release didn’t mention any plans to expand into other markets. [via Paid Content] )
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| New DROID RAZR commercial: it’s only for Batman Posted: 10 Nov 2011 09:37 AM PST There’s a lot of folks out there chomping at the bit to get a hold of the Motorola DROID RAZR, and there’s only one more day for them to wait. In the meantime, Verizon has started airing the latest in its over-the-top stylized DROID commercials, and the RAZR edition might just take the cake. Apparently, the RAZR is so powerful that you really shouldn’t be using it without a souped-up stealth motorcycle, a full support team and at least eight square yards of black leather.
The TV spot has a very familiar look to it for anyone who’s seen The Dark Knight - I suppose the six of you who haven’t will be in the dark. It’s odd that a cosmopolitan action hero would go to such great lengths to steal a smartphone. Wouldn’t he just buy it? Those hydraulic steel-piecing spikes and exploding ninja stars have got to cost way more than $649. And why is the phone being escorted around California anyway, unless they’re trying to show off the Kevlar body panels. It occurs to me that I may be over-thinking this. See the ad for yourself below: In all seriousness, the DROID RAZR is an impressive device, and Motorola and Verizon are right to be proud – maybe even a little hyperbolic. To see why, check out Android Community’s DROID RAZR review. You can puck up your own tomorrow, 11-11-11, if you haven’t already pre-ordered. [via Droid-Life] )
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| AT&T introduces Call International VoIP app Posted: 10 Nov 2011 09:13 AM PST
Unfortunately, the app doesn’t really take advantage of the possibilities of VOIP, like automatically connecting to other AT&T Call International users for free calling. In fact, there really isn’t anything to recommend the app over Skype or Google Voice. There’s no additional charge for calling numbers in the US or Puerto Rico, but if you’re traveling and happen to be calling from a non-US location, you can’t use 3G or 4G networks – WiFi is the only option. The app makes use of a custom phone dialer, but ties into Android’s Contacts application so retrieval of numbers is easy. Naturally only AT&T customers can see the app in the market. In an off move billing will be applied directly to customers credit card, not their AT&T bill. You can expect the AT&T Call International to be pre-installed on Android phones in the future. )
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| ARM fights back with Mali-T658 GPU, promises tenfold performance boost Posted: 10 Nov 2011 08:31 AM PST The Android world is abuzz with the dazzling quad-core Tegra 3 at the moment, but ARM doesn’t want you to forget about its mobile chip offerings. The company has shown off its latest Mali chip, the T658, yet another contender for the tiniest computing crown. The eight-core architecture should allow for significant performance gains in both the CPU and GPU.
How much performance, you ask? ARM is claiming that the new chips will increase CPU capability by 4x, and graphics capacity an intredible ten times over. The chip also supports some of ARM’s latest technology in power management, ensuring that blistering speed won’t go through you r battery just as fast. Of course there’s no way of verifying that claim until devices with the new silicon start appearing, and that will probably be at least a year from now. For a little third-party validation, you can check out the conformance parameters here. Check out the rather fanciful video below: ARM’s CPU/GPU combination is favored by Samsung and LG, so you might see the Mali-T658 show up in the Galaxy S IV (or whatever comes after the Galaxy S III will be called). For the time being the Nvidia Tegra 3 is the processor to beat, and will be shoeing up soon in the Asus Transformer Prime and this spring in the HTC Edge. Of course, you shouldn’t expect Qualcomm and other chip makers to rest on their haunches in the meantime. [via Android Police] )
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| Xperia arc, acro get PlayStation certified in Japan Posted: 10 Nov 2011 08:08 AM PST Sony has been promising access to its PlayStation suite for more Android smartphones for a while now, though only the Tablet S and Tablet P have seen an actual update, in addition to the original XPERIA Play. Now one of Sony’s newest Android phones, the XPERIA arc [sic] is getting the gaming service, but only in Japan at the moment. The XPERIA acro, a Japan-only smartphone, is also getting updated.
While the XPERIA arc doesn’t appear on any carrier list in the US, Americans can get an unlocked GSM version, and the arc has been released to some fanfare in Europe. Unfortunately PlayStation certification and by extension the PlayStation store aren’t available in these markets, but hopefully it won’t be too long before westerners get some PSX goodness on the arc. Owners of the Tablet S and the still-elusive Tablet P can already take advantage of both, though obviously they’ll be doing so without the XPERIA Play’s hardware controls. If you’re a PlayStation fan who can’t (or won’t) switch Sony Ericsson for smartphone hardware, take heart: the company may be planning to expand its certification program to non-Sony devices. Considering that Sony’s still a ways behind the big Android players, it wouldn’t be a bad idea for Sony to focus on its software and rich IP catalog. There’s only a dozen PlayStation games available for download at the moment, but if Sony can expand its library and open it up to a growing base of high-powered android phones and tablets. In the meantime, PlayStation Suite developers can get their SDK on. Device Info
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| Amazon Appstore 2.0 brings UI refinements ahead of Kindle Fire launch Posted: 10 Nov 2011 07:16 AM PST With the upcoming November 15th launch of the Amazon Kindle Fire, Amazon wants you to know that it’s got apps. Lots of apps. In addition to announcing major partnerships with Netflix and a myriad of app developers, Amazon has updated the generic Appstore program, giving the user interface some spit and polish before the Fire’s release later this month. You can download the new version now.
The new version of the Appstore brings a muted grey look to the interface, matching most of the screenshots we’ve seen of the Kindle Fire‘s heavily customized software. Unfortunately the new UI didn’t bring Netflix with it – it looks like a few goodies will be reserved for Fire users. Other than a slick look, the app doesn’t seem to have any major functionality upgrades, though it’s scaling a lot better on Gingerbread tablets. With just a few days left until the Kindle Fire moves from digital desire to real-world e-reader, Amazon is looking to push its impressive app portfolio as much as it possibly can. The Amazon Appstore, combined with a wide library of streaming movies and TV shows, is the Fire’s biggest differentiator to distance itself from the Nook Color and upcoming Nook Tablet. The subsidized Kindle Fire will also function as a hardware storefront for Amazon, which is hoping to recoup its losses with digital and retail sales on the heavily customized Android tablet. [via Android Central] )
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| Huawei wins design award for Vision, sends Mediapad to UK Posted: 10 Nov 2011 06:57 AM PST When you get shaken down by Microsoft’s legal team, you know you’ve made it in the Android smartphone world. Chinese manufacturer Huawei has been honored with the IF Design Award for its forthcoming Vision handset, beating out considerable competition, Just a few days before helping to launch T-Mobile’s de-branded Springboard tablet, Huawei has detailed plans for expanding its presence in the UK with both the Vision smartphone and the Mediapad Honeycomb tablet.
The Vision (not to be confused with HTC’s Vision) is an interesting mid-range device, mostly on the merits of its curved glass screen. The 3.7-inch panel uses some unique manufacturing processes that Huwei claims “up to 17 hours to craft”, using some of the same techniques used to manufacture Swiss watches. The Vision isn’t a world-beater, but its unibody aluminum chassis, 1Ghz processor and 720p camera make it worth a look for those who are considering a similar phone from Samsung or HTC. The Mediapad is one of only a few 7-inch Honeycomb tablets on the market, earning itself distinction with an all-metal housing and a 720p screen. The Android 3.2 tablet is showing up in the States as T-Mobile’s Springboard, which we reviewed earlier this week. The Springboard’s hardware is great, but the software lags behind, mostly on the additions made by T-Mobile – it’ll be interesting to see how a WiFi-only version fares.
UK citizens won’t have long to wait: the company is planning to bring both the Vision and the Mediapad to market soon. The smartphone lands before Christmas for around £25 on-contract, and the tablet is currently slated for a spring 2012 release at £275 ($440). Aside from the lack of an HSPA+ radio, the Mediapad will keep the Springboard’s impressive specs: a 1.2Ghz dual-core processor, Honeycomb 3.2 and 16GB of on-bard memory, plus a MicroSD card slot. [via Engadget] )
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| Google talks Roboto design decisions for ICS Posted: 10 Nov 2011 03:53 AM PST Along with the talks of the new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich OS came chats about the devices that would get the update, such as the Galaxy Nexus, and chats about a new typeface of all things. Google opted for a new typeface with ICS that is dubbed Roboto. The name left geeks everywhere with Styx running through their heads, but Google had a reason for the new typeface. Google’s Matias Duarte talked a bit about the Roboto typeface recently.
Duarte says that the Droid font face that Android has traditionally used was designed for screens with a lower pixel density than the HD screens that are common in devices today. He says that the Droid typeface struggled to give the openness and information density needed in ICS. The Google typeface gang set out to create a new typeface that would be visually appealing and take advantage of high-density screens like the Galaxy Nexus offers, and then still be legible on lower density screens like the Galaxy S. Roboto sprang from the straight-sided grotesk fonts, though circular fonts like future were considered. The lower case letters were softened up to make them easier to read with the “e” and “g” opened up and the “a”, “c”, and “s” characters remaining closed. It’s a bit surprising to me how much effort was put into the typeface alone. The team working on the typeface is still at work extending the font to work on computers. I hope the OS is as polished as the typeface. )
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| Devs can apply for PlayStation Suite SDK closed beta now Posted: 10 Nov 2011 03:30 AM PST If you are a game developer for Android games that has been looking to get your games onto more devices the new PlayStation Suite SDK has hit the closed beta point. The PS suite SDK is the development environment using C# that allows games to be run on PS certified devices including Android smartphones as well as the PS Vita portable console that will be landing soon.
Sony has announced that it is now accepting apps from individual developers and corporate devs for the SDK closed beta. Like any other closed beta, not all devs will gain access to the beta program. The SDK that Sony has developed will run on a virtual C# machine that is part of the Vita portable and PS Certified Android devices. The program will be open to devs in the US, UK, and Japan in English. The SDK used in the beta will work on 32-but Windows XP and 32 or 64-bit Windows 7. The SDK comes with a PC simulator and the purchase of a PS Vita or other device isn’t required. The form for applying to the program is available here. [via SlashGear] )
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| Android and iOS 1-up Nintendo and Sony on portable gaming revenue Posted: 09 Nov 2011 05:11 PM PST Ask not for whom the bell tolls, it tolls for… Mario? As predicted, revenue from mobile games on the iOS App Store and Android Market are crushing their single-function competition, earning an estimated 58% of United States portable gaming revenue, according to Flurry. Take note: that’s not individual app sales, that’s total revenue, giving iOS and Android combined a 1.9 billion dollar share of the 3.3 billion dollar gaming pie. The percentage of revenue going to smartphones and tablets has nearly doubled in a single year.
It’s not hard to see why games on mobile phones and tablets are doing so well: with most titles being either free or less than $10, a $40 Nintendo 3DS cartridge is a hard sell. That’s on top of portable gaming hardware, which is reaching beyond the $200 mark – which, not insignificantly, is about the most that many people will pay for a new smartphone. Android in particular is expanding to include some incredible hardware and software. Shadowgun is almost as impressive as an Xbox 360 title as far as graphics goes, and the upcoming Nvidia Tegra 3 promises to make that gap even smaller. Sales for Nintendo and Sony have been slipping steadily. With the Nintendo 3DS and the upcoming PlayStation Vita getting lukewarm receptions, it looks like hard times ahead for the dedicated portable gaming market. Unfortunately, Flurry didn’t break down the revenue share between iOS and Android. Now if you’ll excuse me, Ive got to get back to Puzzle Quest. [via SlashGear] )
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| Android App Inventor gives users till December 31st to download creations Posted: 09 Nov 2011 04:16 PM PST We’ve known for a while that the Android App Inventor, an Android coding tool for the somewhat less than technical, is headed for the big web server in the sky. Today Google sent out a reminder and told users that they have until the end of the year to download the apps they’ve created, then they’ll be deleted forever. We though it was worth passing along.
If you haven’t heard of the App Inventor, it’s basically Google’s attempt at making Android app development available to all. The WYSIWIG editor clumps pieces of often-used code together in simple modules, allowing users to build an Android app in a fashion that’s not that different from creating a web page in any number of online editors. Users can download and test the apps on their own devices, and even publish them to the Android Market. A combination of a lukewarm initial response and a stalling userbase led Google to abandon the project earlier this year. Users can download their APK and source files up until the deadline. Hope’s not lost for those who rely on the App Inventor system, however: Google has promised to make the software open-source, allowing others to pick up the easy app creation mantle. )
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| Samsung Galaxy Nexus accessories arriving at Verizon, still no phone Posted: 09 Nov 2011 04:13 PM PST While everyone is still patiently waiting for some sort of official announcement from Verizon regarding the extremely popular Galaxy Nexus we are now starting to see some accessories for the Google hero device appearing at Verizon Wireless locations. I know many of our readers are getting a bit impatient and just want this phone already, but this is a good sign things are coming along smoothly.
The actual device release date on Verizon is still up in the air. We’ve seen rumors of a November 17th launch, but a recently leaked Verizon roadmap suggests the 21st is the big day. Either way with stores already starting to get cases and official accessories, the launch date can’t be too far away right? In the image above we see an official Samsung silicon case, as well as a case kickstand combo accessory but that is all you get. Just a picture and that is all — leaving our minds to wander and hope for some good news. If the phone is indeed to come out around the 21st or the rumored black friday, we should be hearing something any day now from Verizon and Samsung. For now we’ll consider these official cases hitting stores early a good sign, but wont get too excited until we have some concrete details to share with everyone. This will be a big month for Verizon so stay tuned. In case you’ve somehow missed it, we have some hands-on with the G-Nex and Ice Cream Sandwich so check those out below while we wait for this phone to hit the shelves. Galaxy Nexus Hands-on Ice Cream Sandwich Hands-on Device Info
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| Consumer Reports: iPhone 4S is OK, but can’t beat Android Posted: 09 Nov 2011 03:36 PM PST Apple earned itself a black eye during the antenna debacle after the iPhone 4′s launch, leading the highly respected Consumer Reports to recommend against purchasing the ubiquitous smartphone. (They didn’t think they were holding it wrong.) Apple’s solved its reception issues for the most part, and Consumer Reports has responded in kind, recommending the iPhone 4S to their readers – but not above high-end Android phones like the Samsung Galaxy S II and the Motorola DROID BIONIC. The put-down is another blow for Apple, which continues to trail behind Android in market share.
Overall Consumer Reports’ review was actually quite positive, citing that the iPhone 4S and the newer model of the iPhone 4 both outscored their previous incarnations, largely on strong battery life and the novelty of Siri. But they simply couldn’t recommend the iPhone over three recent Android phones: the Galaxy S II, DROID BIONIC and the LG Thrill. The larger screens on the Android phones, especially those that used Super AMOLED displays, were lauded in particular. Consumer Reports isn’t exactly the go-to place for electronics reviews, but many Americans and worldwide readers won’t make a major purchase without their seal of approval. To be fair, Apple isn’t behind in every category. Though Samsung is outselling them on the worldwide stage and HTC is winning on the American home turf, Apple still pulls in more profits than just about anybody, and their customers are fiercely loyal to the company and the iOS platform. But with Android competing from dozens of major manufacturers, in every market and price point, the veneer on those shiny iPhones is definitely beginning to peel. Time to give those lawyers another run at your competitors, eh, Cupertino? )
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| Former Flash boss slams Adobe, stock price plunges Posted: 09 Nov 2011 03:01 PM PST Earlier today Adobe made a very unpopular decision: it’s abandoning development of Flash for mobile platforms, including Android, as part of a company-wide restructuring effort. Shareholders likewise abandoned their Adobe stock, closing out the trading day with an almost 8% loss, up from even greater losses in the morning. To add insult to injury, former Adobe executive Carlos Icaza told Read Write Web that the company ignored his call to focus on touchscreen displays way back in 2007, leading him to leave his job and get an incredible amount of post-employment vindication right about now.
According to Icaza, Adobe dropped the ball and failed to realize the disruptive power of the iPhone and other smartphones, choosing instead to focus their efforts on cheaper and (at the time) more ubiquitous feature phones. The company believed that large-screen touch phones would be a niche. It would be three years later before Flash showed up on Android devices, and even then, support and performance left many underwhelmed. After attacking the Android space with Flash and adobe’s encapsulate app platform AIR, which they’re focusing their efforts on now, Adobe has yet to make any meaningful dent in the mobile market. Icaza goes on to say that Flash took a backseat within the company to more profitable development tools, and as a result, development on the more widely-used Flash stuttered and eventually died. If early reactions are anything to go on, consumers, developers and not least Adobe investors are upset at the whole process. Many see this as a mea culpa for Adobe not just on the mobile platform, but for Flash on the desktop as well, making the company’s extremely public feud with Apple over Flash and HTML5 a poor decision in hindsight. Adobe will continue to offer bug fixes and security patches for mobile flash, but the next version to be released will be the last major update. )
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| HTC Rezound shipping early from Verizon, taking orders too Posted: 09 Nov 2011 12:49 PM PST Well folks, it looks like Verizon may be not only taking orders early for the recently announced HTC Rezound, but they are shipping it early too. A few lucky users ordered early by simply calling in and ordering over the phone with a Verizon Rep and chose overnight shipping. Low and behold today, November 9th, the Rezound apepared on their doorsteps. The device is set to launch November 14th so someone might be in a little trouble over this one.
The HTC Rezound was officially announced last week after several leaks of the phone, and was set to launch November 14th from Verizon Wireless. This 4.3″ 1280 x 720p HD smartphone with a 1.5 GHz dual-core processor and 4G LTE is already hitting a few lucky customers doorsteps. The entire unboxing video can be seen below, but first check out our hands-on roundup. Apparently our friends over at Phandroid had a few lucky forum memebers that were also able to do this exact thing. Called in and ordered the HTC Rezound this morning and it has already shipped, with a delivery date of November 11th no less. I thought the 11th was the day of the DROID RAZR, but apparently not. This is just hitting the wires and the video above clearly shows some lucky buyers received the new HTC Rezound today in the mail. If this was the phone you were waiting for I’d be calling Verizon right about now and trying to get one early. Feel free to drop us a comment below if you have any luck. As usual we will be reviewing this device in the usual Android Community fashion so stay tuned for our take on this new Beats Audio packing HD smartphone from Verizon and HTC. Device Info
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| Sony Tablet S 16GB for $399 as Ebay Daily Deal Posted: 09 Nov 2011 12:30 PM PST Are you in the market for a new Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablet but also want some gaming options? Then look no further than the Sony Tablet S. With Sony’s Playstation Suite integration and a great price this could be a nice grab for the holidays. Today the Tablet S is the Ebay Daily Deal and is being offered at a $100 discount, for just $399.
For those interested, the Tablet S features a 9.4″ 1280 x 800 resolution display and is powered by the popular NVIDIA Tegra 2 dual-core processor at 1.0 Ghz. With 1GB of RAM, 16GB of internal storage, front and rear cameras and more. With the option to play old school games like Crash Bandicoot this is a unique tablet that is for sure, not to mention the folded magazine design. We’ve enjoyed this tablet for a few weeks here at Android Community and can catch our full review by clicking here.
Not only does it have access to the Playstation Suite but it also rocks the NVIDIA Tegra 2 processor so you’ll be able to enjoy all those Tegrazone games. It might not be the thinnest or fastest tablet around but all the options available for just $399 make it a pretty stellar deal — it even has free shipping too. Will you snatch this up for $399, or hold out while saving another $100 and get the just announced Transformer Prime with that quad-core Tegra 3 processor? Hit the link below if you’d like to get in on this deal. Device Info
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| Samsung Galaxy S II Hot Pink unveiled, who wants one? Posted: 09 Nov 2011 12:07 PM PST Today one of our favorite Android phone manufacturers unveiled another awesome color for their top of the line smartphone. Why yes we are talking about Samsung and the highly popular Galaxy S II. Today in South Korea Samsung has unveiled the “pretty” or “cute” Galaxy S II rocking everyone’s favorite color — hot pink! I know you guys are all excited right about now so check out the photos we have below.
Now if you are a guy and jumping with excitement right now don’t worry, I wont judge. Who knows maybe you’ll buy this for your girlfriend or significant other, but I could see a few of you rocking this phone. I would for about a day or so, but that is all I think I’d be able to handle. Apparently this new variation of the Galaxy S II is Samsung’s way of luring the ladies from something like the HTC Rhyme. Although HTC said it wasn’t meant just for the women, but that plum purple color could have fooled me.
According to SammyHub this new hot pink Galaxy S II is available now but currently only in South Korea but they expect it to hit other regions shortly. Samsung now offers their flagship Galaxy S II in black, white, and now hot pink. The white model is available from many carriers already so eventually we may see the pink variation land on the US. Will you be buying one? )
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| Fujitsu Arrows LTE Waterproof Honeycomb Tab in the wild, and under water [Video] Posted: 09 Nov 2011 11:48 AM PST You probably haven’t seen much from Fujitsu in the Android markets but we’ve recently spotted a new Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablet codenamed the F-01D Waterproof tablet. They’ve officially named this the Fujitsu Arrows LTE Tab and you can read more on it here. It’s not just water-resistant, it appears to be able to fully submerge under water and keep working just fine. Check out the video after the break.
Obviously from the name you’ll know that this tablet will be rocking 4G LTE. The specs include a 10.1″ 1280 x 800 HD display, Android 3.2 Honeycomb, a 1.0 GHz TI OMAP 4430 dual-core processor is on board, as original leaks suggested. We have 1GB of RAM and 16GB of internal storage with 32GB being optional. We also have a micro-USB and micro-HDMI ports that are fully accessible and have waterproof covers to keep things water-tight. The video below explains it all: When we initially heard about this tablet it was being touted as water-resistant, but clearly after watching that video this thing gets completely submerged in water and is dripping and soaking wet while loading a webpage — how awesome is that? While not everyone needs a rugged and durable tablet I’m sure there is a market for those wanting a fully waterproof tablet, not just a smartphone that can handle all conditions.
We still don’t know a lot regarding the new Fujitsu Arrows LTE Tablet but should hopefully know more soon. According to the viewer in the video it is currently available in Japan only. The changes we see a US launch is unknown but I’m sure a few of you wouldn’t mind getting your hands on this fully waterproof Android 3.2 Honeycomb tablet.    [via NotebookItalia] )
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