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Samsung's Galaxy Nexus signup sheet shows 7 US carriers

Posted: 19 Oct 2011 04:19 PM PDT

Galaxy nexus

All kidding and interweb trolling aside, nobody really thinks the Galaxy Nexus will be a Verizon exclusive.  But the site to register for more information does have something there few were expecting -- the Galaxy Nexus looks to be launching on more than just the big four in the US.  Besides Verizon, we see listings you would have imagined, like Sprint, T-Mobile and AT&T, as well as a few others -- Cellular South, Metro PCS, and US Cellular.

A Nexus phone on every major US carrier?  Who would have imagined that two years ago.  Nice work Google and Samsung, let's hope it's not a misprint or typo.  We'll be on the lookout for individual carrier announcements in the coming days and weeks.

Source: @AshleyEsqueda

HTC releases kernel source for myTouch 4G Slide, Desire Gingerbread, and Raider 4G

Posted: 19 Oct 2011 03:49 PM PDT

HTC open source

HTC has (finally) released the GPL kernel source for the myTouch 4G Slide, and they have tossed in the Gingerbread update kernel source for the Desire, and the code for the Raider 4G (Korea) kernel.  It's a case of better late than never, and I know more than a few developers have been waiting for that Doubleshot kernel source code.  Let the CM7 games begin.

Most of us won't be in any rush to grab these, but developers have been waiting so they can work their magic with it.  Give them a few days then be ready to have a flash-fest.  If you're interested or a developer, grab them at the source link.

Source: HTCdev

Hidden screenshots, Ice Cream Sandwich [From the Forums]

Posted: 19 Oct 2011 03:32 PM PDT

From the Forums

With yesterday and today being jam packed with news we're sure a lot of you all out there have quite a bit to say about the events. You can catch up on everything here on the blogs and once you do -- make sure you hit the Android Central forums to discuss it all. Anger, Joy, frustation -- we're here for ya!

If you're not already a member of the Android Central forums, you can register your account today.

New Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich wallpapers

Posted: 19 Oct 2011 03:07 PM PDT

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Can't wait until November for your Ice Cream Sandwich fix? You can now find eleven new high-resolution wallpapers from the recently-released Android 4.0 SDK build over on the Android Central forums! The images are same abstract backgrounds that've been spotted in a number of Galaxy Nexus photos, and we've got the high-resolution (1440x1280) originals pulled from the SDK, ready to spruce up your phone's homescreens while we wait for ICS to officially arrive.

So what are you waiting for? Head over to the AC forums to get started!

Android AOSP source code back online with a new home

Posted: 19 Oct 2011 03:00 PM PDT

Android

In a post on the Android-building Google group, Dan Morrill announced that the AOSP tree (the "Master" and "Gingerbread" branches) are once again available online.  Because of problems with the kernel.org servers, the source has been MIA for a while, and in the downtime Google ramped up work for their own git hosting on Google's servers. 

For now, only the code is available.  Google is working hard to get the Gerrit code review site back in operation, then gitweb afterwards.  Dan also reiterates that the Ice Cream Sandwich source code will be available as soon as devices running it are delivered. 

With new servers comes new download and building instructions, which Dan outlines in his message at Google groups.  Be sure to have a look and get your new repository set-up -- you can find all the information at the source link.

Source: Android-building

Ice Cream Sandwich Easter Egg follows in Honeycomb's footsteps

Posted: 19 Oct 2011 02:44 PM PDT

ICS Easter Egg

For those who hadn't seen it yet: Yes, the Ice Cream Sandwich Easter Egg looks a little familiar. I'm still kind of partial to the Gingerbread Easter Egg myself.

Bluegrass Cellular gets the Samsung Admire

Posted: 19 Oct 2011 02:31 PM PDT

Samsung Admire

On Bluegrass Cellular? Want the Samsung Admire? It can now be yours for the low, low price of $49.99, if you're willing to go in for a two-year contract. But for our money, we'd do the $213, no-contract deal. And for that you get mid-level 3.5-inch device. Could certainly do worse.

Source: Bluegrass Cellular

Breaksclusive update: Still no official U.S. carrier for the Galaxy Nexus

Posted: 19 Oct 2011 02:20 PM PDT

Android Central

Update: And the same person who initially said what we already all knew has now retracted that statement, saying what we all know is not officially known yet.

Android Central

Original: We've suspected it for a while, we've even got a poll up asking what you think about the possibility. Now it seems we finally have confirmation that the shiny new Ice Cream Sandwich-powered Galaxy Nexus will, initially at least, only be offered on Verizon Wireless in the US.

On its official Facebook page, Samsung Mobile USA confirmed that Verizon "will be offering the Galaxy Nexus with the initial release." As for other carriers, Samsung says they "may support this device in the near future", meaning the door isn't being closed on other networks offering the new Nexus further down the line.

So while Verizon customers get bragging rights for now, there's still at least the possibility of the HSPA+ Galaxy Nexus gracing AT&T or T-Mobile at a later date. In any case, be sure to hit our Verizon Galaxy Nexus poll, before sounding off in the comments.

Source: Samsung Mobile USA on Facebook
Thanks to everyone who sent this in!

Tegra 3 gets an unofficial official promo video

Posted: 19 Oct 2011 02:16 PM PDT

So the world has been eagerly awaiting the arrival of NVIDIA's latest mobile offering, the quad-core Tegra 3 (Kal-El). While the actual goods are still not out in the wild, a short teaser video has been leaked to keep our interest in the meantime.  

While not revealing anything about any devices the Tegra 3 may be appearing in, the emphasis is as expected on performance. Although, a clear bezel on a tablet could be pretty cool.

via Youtube; Thanks to everyone who sent this in!

Poll: How's a Verizon-exclusive Galaxy Nexus going to affect you?

Posted: 19 Oct 2011 01:50 PM PDT

Galaxy Nexus

So the Galaxy Nexus is coming to Verizon. Not like we didn't know that. And it might only be on Verizon in the U.S. for a little while. Not like we never said that wasn't a possibility. So the big question is this: Will a Verizon exclusive sway you to switch?

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