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- Sound quality concerns, Off contract RAZR [From the Forums]
- Sprint OTA update for all current HTC Android phones now available, fixes data storage privacy issue
- Amazon building 'millions more' Kindle Fires than planned, thanks to pre-orders
- Android Quick App: Wind-up Knight
- TripCase for Android moves into v2.4.1 - Brings back offline mode, adds combined trips and expense reports
- Rogers LTE equipped Samsung Galaxy S II arriving next week
- HTC laying down some Beats (Audio) on Nov. 3
- No, the Galaxy Nexus doesn't have Gorilla Glass, and, no, that doesn't mean the phone sucks
- Security update for the EVO 3D goes live today
- Samsung Galaxy Note commercial asks same question as us: Phone or tablet?
- Garmin releases first fitness app -- Garmin Fit
- T-Mobile Springboard available Nov. 9, Galaxy Tab 10.1 on Nov. 12
- Deal of the Day: Case-Mate Barely There Case for Motorola Droid 3
- Mobile Nations 8: Grand Theft Mobile
- A little hacking reveals Android on Sony e-Reader
- Verizon poised to re-release HTC ThunderBolt's Gingerbread update
- Android developers demand (and get) their nyan-ish droid cat
- Sprint's Samsung Transform Ultra lands Nov. 13 for $70
| Sound quality concerns, Off contract RAZR [From the Forums] Posted: 25 Oct 2011 03:06 PM PDT Boom! Seems just tge other day I mentioned HTC not bringing any news as of late and now they have scheduled a new event for November. Wonder what it could be? Time will tell, and we'll be right here to tell you all whatever it is as well. In the meantime, hit up some of todays forums post for more Android discussion:
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| Sprint OTA update for all current HTC Android phones now available, fixes data storage privacy issue Posted: 25 Oct 2011 02:23 PM PDT Sprint has announced that an OTA (over the air) update is now available for all current HTC Android phones on their network, specifically the HTC EVO 4G, the HTC EVO Shift 4G, the HTC View 4G, the HTC EVO 3D, the HTC EVO Design 4G, and the HTC Wildfire S. They say they worked closely with HTC after news of the data mishandling by HTC phones was brought to light, and now offer a solution for all affected phones. Like every OTA, they will be going out in waves -- if you don't get it today, you will shortly. To manually check for the update, go to Settings >System updates > HTC software update > Check Now, and if the update is available for you it will begin the download and installation process. We still want to remind you to always watch what applications you install. When your smartphone is as powerful as the desktop PC's we used 5 years ago, they are susceptible to the same security issues. Be safe, not sorry. Source: Sprint
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| Amazon building 'millions more' Kindle Fires than planned, thanks to pre-orders Posted: 25 Oct 2011 01:29 PM PDT Amazon released its third-quarter earnings today. And while the Kindle Fire isn't yet available, CEO Jeff Bezos is pimping pre-orders like they're they lifeblood of the company. And if the rhetoric is even half true, it might well be. Bezos said they're already increasing manufacturing capacity "and building millions more than we'd already planned." Not bad for a device that nobody in the public (as well as 99 percent of journalists) has even touched yet. Money-wise, Amazon says net sales were up 44 percent year over year, to $10.88 billion in the three months ending Sept. 30, though net income was down 73 percent to $63 million. Conference call's coming up. Stay tuned. Source: Amazon
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| Android Quick App: Wind-up Knight Posted: 25 Oct 2011 12:42 PM PDT Stop what you're doing and download Wind-up Knight for Android. Wait. Read this first. Then stop what you're doing and download Wind-up Knight, which has been gaining kudos and buzz since its initial release last week. Wind-up Knight is a side-scroller that's reminscient of Super Mario Brothers -- you'll be collecting coins while dispatching creatures, all in the name of saving a princess. But it's not a mere two-dimensional side-scroller -- this sucker's got depth. And the graphics, while simple, also don't overpower the gameplay, a problem we've seen in other games. The controls are simple as well. Your character runs on his own (hint: You'll need to go left sometimes), and you're left iwth jumping and rolling and attacking. Wind-up Knight is a free game, but you'll need to collect weapons and armor along the way. And you can upgrade as quickly as you want, thanks to in-app purchasing. Want a bad-ass sword without having to save up currency? You can buy 10,000 Rote for a $9.99US. Of course, that's the trick, right? You'll likely end up spending far more within the game than you would if you paid $1.99, or $2.99 -- heck, we'd probably easily go $5 for Wind-up Knight -- up front. But on the other hand, with 50 levels and great gameplay, you're getting your money's worth. One downside of all that in-app purchasing, though, is that you can't switch devices. If you upgrade on a tablet, you won't have those weapons and armor on a phone, unless you repurchase them. (Hopefully Google does something about that at some point. Anyhoo, we've distracted you long enough. Hit up the download links and check out our hands-on video after the break. Update: Ooo. So after a few levels, you have the one-time option to upgrade to the full version at a discounted $3.99. We're all for in-app purchases, but the upselling is starting to be a bit much here.
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| Posted: 25 Oct 2011 12:18 PM PDT TripCase has rolled out their latest update bumping the app up to v2.4.1. Previously, the offline feature of the app was removed but has now made its triumphant return along with the ability to combine trips and keep better expense reports. If you're not yet familiar with TripCase, it's a pretty awesome app to be packing when travelling. Features:
If you opt for the Pro package, you'll get even more features such as SMS alerts, seat maps, airline flight schedules and even a rewards bonus program. With the latest update addressing the offline issue, it's worth checking out especially if you have some holiday travels coming up. Better to be prepared ahead of time with the tools to help you then be left scrambling.
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| Rogers LTE equipped Samsung Galaxy S II arriving next week Posted: 25 Oct 2011 11:12 AM PDT Rogers has been taking preorder reservations for their LTE equipped Samsung Galaxy S II for quite some time now but the latest information coming from the Canadian carrier is that the device will be shipping as early as next week. A few lucky customers have already had their reservation orders fulfilled but other shipments now having been confirmed.
A reminder though, Rogers LTE is currently only available in Toronto, Montreal, Vancouver and Ottawa but no matter what network you connect it to, you'll find satisfaction in that 1.5GHz processor and 4.5-inch display. Source: Rogers
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| HTC laying down some Beats (Audio) on Nov. 3 Posted: 25 Oct 2011 10:15 AM PDT Hmmmm. What have we here? Looks like HTC's having a little get-together on Nov. 3 in New York City, and Beats Audio's invited. (As were we, of course.) There's a strong possibility we'll be seeing the Verizon HTC Rezound (aka the Vigor), though nothing's official yet. We'll see next week!
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| No, the Galaxy Nexus doesn't have Gorilla Glass, and, no, that doesn't mean the phone sucks Posted: 25 Oct 2011 09:47 AM PDT Here we go again. Somewhere along the way, someone got it in their head that Samsung Galaxy Nexus has Gorilla Glass. Only it doesn't. And so far as we can tell, there's never been an official spec listing that said it did. And today, Corning, the maker of Gorilla Glass, tweeted that, in fact, the Galaxy Nexus doesn't have Gorilla Glass. Repeat: The Galaxy Nexus doesn't have Gorilla Glass. Oh noes. Any you know what? That's too bad. We like Gorilla Glass. But don't write off a phone you haven't yet seen in person over a spec that it never had in the first place. That makes as much sense as writing it off for having a PenTile display that you've yet to see in person. See where we're going here? Let's everybody take a breath and actually check out the phone before damning it for not having something. Source: @Corning; via Phandroid
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| Security update for the EVO 3D goes live today Posted: 25 Oct 2011 08:41 AM PDT Owners of the EVO 3D can now download a security update for their device, which will begin pushing to all users on October 27. Sprint says that software version 2.08.651.3 will inlude security improvements, though it fails to detail just what these improvements are. Regardless, you can pull now, though Sprint reminds you that like all updates, it will roll out in stages. If you can't find it today, try try again, or sit back and relax until you receive it automatically later this week. Hit the source link for installation instructions. Source: Sprint Community
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| Samsung Galaxy Note commercial asks same question as us: Phone or tablet? Posted: 25 Oct 2011 08:17 AM PDT
And let's throw a third question in there: Will we see this in the U.S.?
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| Garmin releases first fitness app -- Garmin Fit Posted: 25 Oct 2011 08:02 AM PDT Garmin has long been a name synonymous with GPS systems, and now they have released their first fitness application for Android and iOS. Says Dan Bartel, Garmin's VP of worldwide sales:
Yes, Garmin's app is cloud-capable. Users will be able to upload workout activity to their account at Garmin Connect with useful annotations, and via the web can easily track and share that data. The last 30 days of this data will be displayed on the Android app, as well as charts and reports. Add in the ability to track metrics such as speed, pace, distance, time, calories, and you have one serious fitness application. The Garmin Fit app sells for $0.99 in the Market, you can find download links and the press release after the break.
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| T-Mobile Springboard available Nov. 9, Galaxy Tab 10.1 on Nov. 12 Posted: 25 Oct 2011 07:10 AM PDT If you've been hitting F5 over and over waiting on availability for the overnamed 7-inch T-Mobile Springboard with Google (we imagine there are a few of you out there), wait no longer, as Nov. 9 is the day, according to T-Mo's own website. The Springboard is the Honeycomb tablet manufactured by Huawei that we got a good look at a couple of weeks ago at CTIA. Still no word on pricing, but remember that Huawei said we'd be "impressed." And then there's the venerable Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1. It'll be available Nov. 12. So it's got that going for it, which is nice. Source: T-Mobile (Springboard, Galaxy Tab 10.1); via Engadget
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| Deal of the Day: Case-Mate Barely There Case for Motorola Droid 3 Posted: 25 Oct 2011 06:48 AM PDT
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| Mobile Nations 8: Grand Theft Mobile Posted: 25 Oct 2011 06:01 AM PDT Kevin, Phil, Derek, Dan, and Rene talk Windows Phone from Mango to Tango (and Nokia!), BlackBerry DevCon and BBX superphones, Android's Ice Cream Sandwich and Galaxy Nexus, webOS and the road ahead, and iPhone 4S and Siri. This is Mobile Nations!
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| A little hacking reveals Android on Sony e-Reader Posted: 25 Oct 2011 05:29 AM PDT An e-ink Sony PRS-T1 Reader might not be an all-singing, all-dancing tablet-come-e-Reader like the Kindle Fire or the Nook Color. But, as the folks at The Digital Reader have found out, it does run Android, and with a little hacking, you can bring this out front and center. Apparently the hack is pretty straightforward, and pretty foolproof. By gaining root access, a whole new use case for the device opens up. There will naturally be limitations, but as this image shows, the Kindle application works just fine. The Amazon Appstore also reportedly works just fine, as does ezPDF Reader. If you already bought one of these little gems, then hit the source link for more information and instructions, and check out the video after the jump. If you've got a Sony PRS-T1 and try this out, hit us up in the comments and let us know how it went. Source: The Digital Reader
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| Verizon poised to re-release HTC ThunderBolt's Gingerbread update Posted: 25 Oct 2011 05:08 AM PDT It's been a few weeks since Verizon first released the Gingerbread update for the HTC ThunderBolt, only to pull it without official explanation. (Hint: Things were borked.) Looks like the updates set to roll out again, though, with an updated support PDF now live. There's no mention of "things been fixed," so let's just hope that things been fixed. Check out the image above or the link below for the full changelog. Source: Verizon (pdf); via ThunderBolt forums
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| Android developers demand (and get) their nyan-ish droid cat Posted: 24 Oct 2011 06:31 PM PDT Googlers work hard. A quick look at the sheer number and scope of the products big G offers is testament to that. But they also like to have fun. When an Android developer requested that the bugdroid icon in the ADT plugin be changed to a cat because "It would entertain me while developing and debugging," the devs working on the Android project listened. Behold -- the droidnyanlogcat-thingy! This is why we love Google, and I can feel the productivity rising. Bravo, gentlemen. Bravo. Thanks to everyone who sent this in!
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| Sprint's Samsung Transform Ultra lands Nov. 13 for $70 Posted: 24 Oct 2011 05:36 PM PDT By the way: The Samsung Tranform Ultra that's coming to Sprint (and that was announced this morning with no word of pricing or availability). ... It'll be priced at $70 after two-year contract and $50 rebate, and it'll be available Nov. 13. Source: Sprint
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