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- Asus Transformer Prime shows itself, we all gaze at it's beauty
- Thunderbolt OTA, VZW Xoom update [From the Forums]
- HTC Raider (Holiday) rumored to come to Rogers, $150 with a 3 year contract
- Shadowgun now available in the Android Market for Tegra 2 devices
- T-Mobile Amaze 4G review
- Halloween Clock - Give your home screen a spooky Halloween look
- Android 101: Add words to the user dictionary
- Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V now available in the UK
- Yes, the ThunderBolt Gingerbread update is pushing out now
- Android Kids App: Barnyard Dance! by Sandra Boynton
- Lookout Security lands on all Android tablets
- HTC Rhyme makes its arrival on UK shores
- Reckless Racing 2 and Lara Croft headed to Xperia Play, screenshots galore
- Winamp, Mac, and Android finally ready to play nice
- Droid RAZR pre-sale starts tomorrow, ships by Nov. 10
- Official Ice Cream Sandwich for the Nexus One won't happen, Google says
- Motorola PRO+ 4G coming to Bell Nov. 7
- Deal of the Day: 2750mAh Extended Battery w/ Door for HTC ThunderBolt
- Sprint adds 1.3 million subscribers, loss of $310 million in income
- Only one way this ends ...
- WidgetLocker Lockscreen - Now with Ice Cream Sandwich, Honeycomb and Sense 3 sliders
- T-Mobile gets its first no-contract 4G smartphone -- the Samsung Exhibit II 4G
- ThunderBolt's Gingerbread update once again pushing out
- Apple granted patent on slide to unlock, even though it existed 2 years before they invented it
| Asus Transformer Prime shows itself, we all gaze at it's beauty Posted: 26 Oct 2011 04:47 PM PDT We're getting closer and closer to the official announcement of the Asus Transformer Prime, but if you really, really can't wait then take a look at these leaked shots of the quad-core super tablet. Bearing passing resemblance to a Macbook Pro, the images have been pulled from the Chinese site that originally leaked them. They go on to show various angles of the Prime, but the lockscreen is the only part of the software on show and it doesn't give any glimpses of any Ice Cream Sandwich goodness I'm afraid. Coming from the success of the original Transformer, a lot of you are sure to want one of these. Check out some more images after the jump to whet your appetite just a little more. Source: Notebook Italia
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| Thunderbolt OTA, VZW Xoom update [From the Forums] Posted: 26 Oct 2011 03:28 PM PDT Though today feels like a Monday -- we're still rocking out the Android news for you all. If you missed anything from today, make sure you skip on down the page a bit and check things out. Plus, you can head on into the Android Central forums to discuss more as always:
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| HTC Raider (Holiday) rumored to come to Rogers, $150 with a 3 year contract Posted: 26 Oct 2011 03:10 PM PDT The HTC Raider (we know it as the Holiday) is coming to Rogers for $149.99 on a three-year contract, according to a tip received by Mobile Syrup. While a three-year contract is something that just boggles our minds, the Raider is something we can easily get behind. A 4.5-inch qHD display, 1.2 GHZ dual-core processor, 1GB ram, 8GB internal memory, with an 8MP rear camera and a 1.3MP front camera running on a LTE network will get the attention of just about any smartphone aficionado. We've been hearing rumors and seeing pictures of an AT&T version for about forever, but still have no official word from Dallas yet. Maybe you folks north of the border will get first dibs on this one. Hopefully we'll know the details shortly. Source: Mobile Syrup
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| Shadowgun now available in the Android Market for Tegra 2 devices Posted: 26 Oct 2011 02:19 PM PDT Here's what you've been waiting for if your an Android fan and love to play action shooters -- Shadowgun (see our early review) is now available in the Android Market for Tegra 2 devices. It's got killer graphics (console quality, I kid you not), a great storyline, and will give you hours and hours of gameplay. It's by far one of the best mobile games on any platform. I've been playing the press copy for a bit on both the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 and the LG G2X, and have been itching to get the full version myself. You'll find download links after the break, as well as the video trailer (it's a must watch). Shadowgun is $4.99, and runs on Tegra 2 devices with Android 2.2 or higher.
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| Posted: 26 Oct 2011 01:21 PM PDT A great phone, for sure -- but is it amazing?A couple weeks into using the HTC Amaze 4G on T-Mobile, we've pretty much decided the most amazing thing about the device isn't the hardware, which of course is stellar. It's not the software, which is a further iteration of HTC Sense. These things are givens, right? No, instead the most amazing thing about the HTC Amaze 4G is the fact that we're seeing it on T-Mobile at all, just a few months after its older brother, the HTC Sensation 4G, was released. So what's different? What's new? is it truly amazing? Yes. And no.
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| Halloween Clock - Give your home screen a spooky Halloween look Posted: 26 Oct 2011 12:18 PM PDT Even though I'm 30 years old, I still get excited for Halloween. I don't go out trick-or-treating anymore obviously but I still enjoy having a few spooky decorations around and my phone isn't any exception to that. It's all about halloween ringtones, wallpapers and yes -- even clocks. Halloween Clock is one addition to help get you in the 'spirit' of the season:
Set up is easy and it looks great on any device. Halloween Clock is a paid app but coming in at only $1 -- you'll not need to rob any graves to get it. If you're looking to add some nice Halloween style to your device give it a look, download is past the break.
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| Android 101: Add words to the user dictionary Posted: 26 Oct 2011 11:55 AM PDT How many times have you typed out your last name only for your phone to attempt to correct it to something else on the device? I think we have all been in that boat, and while some keyboards will remember it, others will not, so let's quickly take a look at how to add words to the user dictionary on the device.
Using a third-party keyboard? It may be as easy as tapping your correctly spelled word in the suggestions.
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| Sony Ericsson Xperia Neo V now available in the UK Posted: 26 Oct 2011 10:25 AM PDT The latest addition to the Sony Ericsson line of Xperia phones, the Xperia Neo V, is now available in the UK for £249.99 ($395) off contract. Showing up on Sony Ericsson's offical site, the new version of the original Neo is a steal at that price. Remember too, that Sony Ericsson have already come out and said that all their 2011 Xperia phones will be receiving an update to Ice Cream Sandwich. The Neo V also comes with the 3D sweep panorama photo mode first seen on the Arc S, along with their Facebook inside Xperia integration and access to the Sony Entertainment Network. Source: Sony Ericsson
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| Yes, the ThunderBolt Gingerbread update is pushing out now Posted: 26 Oct 2011 09:35 AM PDT And this is what it looks like. Yes, Verizon just gave us the heads up that the 146-megabyte Gingerbread update for the HTC ThunderBolt is indeed pushing out right now. Hit up this post for the changelog. More in the HTC ThunderBolt forums
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| Android Kids App: Barnyard Dance! by Sandra Boynton Posted: 26 Oct 2011 09:17 AM PDT If you have young kids, chances are you've got a Sandra Boynton book or two. A third Boynton book -- "Barnyard Dance!" -- is now available for Android smartphones and tablets. It's going for $2.99 in the Android Market and sits along side "Moo, Baa, La La La!" and "The Going to Bed Book." We've got demo video and download links after the break.
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| Lookout Security lands on all Android tablets Posted: 26 Oct 2011 08:55 AM PDT Lookout Security & Antivirus is one of the most popular security apps for the Android platform. Whether you're installing apps from suspect third-party app stores or just want to ensure that the Android Market is secure, Lookout will scan apps upon installation to make sure they will not harm your device. Lookout has been available for phones and some tablets up until today, but now all Android tablets are supported. They have said every version of Honeycomb and even Ice Cream Sandwich will be supported. Other than security, Lookout provides a Find My Phone feature that uses Google Maps as well as Backup and Restore for some of your most sensitive data such as contact information. There is a free and a premium version of the app. The premium version includes: safe browsing, advanced privacy protection, remote lock & wipe and enhanced backup. The cost is $2.99/month or $29.99/year. If you have a phone and tablet using Lookout, you can register both under one account. Great news for the millions of tablet users out there who have been pining to get Lookout on your device. If you want to check it out, please see the Market links after the break. Please also find the press release after the break.
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| HTC Rhyme makes its arrival on UK shores Posted: 26 Oct 2011 08:53 AM PDT HTC's plum coloured Rhyme has made it across the Atlantic and is now on sale in the UK exclusively on O2. Available both on and off contract from the carrier, this purple delight can be yours for free on a 2 year, £27 a month deal or for £349.99 off contract. Also included are the bluetooth docking station, the tangle free earbuds, and of course, the charm. If you're not familiar with the Rhyme, head on over and check out our hands-on with the device back at the launch event. Source: O2
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| Reckless Racing 2 and Lara Croft headed to Xperia Play, screenshots galore Posted: 26 Oct 2011 08:05 AM PDT Reckless Racing 2 and Lara Croft: Guardian of Light are headed to the Xperia Play in the weeks ahead, and Sony Ericsson's hoping to get gamers hyped up for both titles with today's release of a slew of screenshots from both games. Both titles are the latest entries in SE's growing list of (timed) exclusives for its gaming-focused phone, a list which has so far included the likes of Sleepy Jack and Need for Speed: Hot Pursuit. Join us after the jump for six more Lara Croft screenies, and eleven more shots from Reckless Racing 2.
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| Winamp, Mac, and Android finally ready to play nice Posted: 26 Oct 2011 07:58 AM PDT Winamp, Android, and Mac: the forbidden love triangle is finally ready to play nice, thanks to the newly released Winamp for Mac Sync Beta. Now, you'll finally be able to sync your Mac's music with your Android device, just as Winamp has always worked on Windows. If you're new to Winamp, here's the gist: once Winamp is downloaded to your computer, you'll be able to import all of your music with one click. Once imported, you can sync your music wirelessly (or with a wire, if you choose) with your Android and play individual files or entire playlists no matter how far from home you are (your computer will have to remain on for Winamp to work). Winamp's Android app is available for download from the Android Market below, though remember that to begin using the program on your Mac, you'll need Winamp for Mac Sync Beta, available at the source link. Source: Winamp
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| Droid RAZR pre-sale starts tomorrow, ships by Nov. 10 Posted: 26 Oct 2011 07:24 AM PDT Verizon dropped word this morning reminding us that the Motorola Droid RAZR goes up for pre-sale tomorrow morning -- that's Oct. 27 -- at 8 a.m. EDT for $299 on contract. That we knew. But the big deal is that it'll ship no later than Nov. 10. Still no word on when you'll be able to buy on in stores. Full release is after the break. Update: A tipster's sent in an in-store date of Nov. 10 (makes sense) and an off-contract price of ... wait for it ... $622.
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| Official Ice Cream Sandwich for the Nexus One won't happen, Google says Posted: 26 Oct 2011 06:49 AM PDT Shouldn't come as too much of a surprise, but according to Google's Hugo Barra, as reported by The Telegraph, the Nexus One is just too darn old for an official update to Ice Cream Sandwich. It's a shame, because it's still a great daily driver. But this is that whole "legacy" thing we all have to come to terms with, and it's the reason why we put the Nexus One in our "Maybe, but doubtful" column for our ICS update predictions. All that said: We completely expect someone to build a full ICS ROM for the Nexus One once the code drops, and SDK ports are already in the works. Source: The Telegraph
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| Motorola PRO+ 4G coming to Bell Nov. 7 Posted: 26 Oct 2011 06:22 AM PDT Back when the Motorola PRO+ was announced, Motorola only slated it for Europe and Asia but now the time has come to roll it out elsewhere as well. Come Nov. 7, in time for the holidays, the full QWERTY Android 2.3-powered device will be available exclusively from Bell Mobility in Canada. Other specs include 5MP camera, 1GHz processor and a 1550mAh battery.
Motorola nor Bell is saying just how the Motorola PRO+ 4G will cost as of yet but we're sure that information will turn up soon enough. Full press release is past the break for you all.
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| Deal of the Day: 2750mAh Extended Battery w/ Door for HTC ThunderBolt Posted: 26 Oct 2011 06:20 AM PDT
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| Sprint adds 1.3 million subscribers, loss of $310 million in income Posted: 26 Oct 2011 05:56 AM PDT This is what you'd call a good/bad for Sprint. The Good: Sprint added nearly 1.3 million net subscribers in the third quarter. Most of those, however, were prepaid (485,000) or wholesale or affiliate (835,000) subscribers. Some 304,000 of the subscribers were of the postpaid variety. And now the Bad: Operating income was at $208 million -- down some $301 million. This comes, of course, along with the launch of the Samsung Conquer 4G, Motorola Photon 4G and the Samsung Galaxy S II Sprint Epic 4G Touch, plus the Samsung Transform Ultra on Boost Mobile, and the Motorola Triumph and LG Optimus Slider on Virgin Mobile. The big question is what will happen now that Sprint has the iPhone. Certainly it can't hurt, right?
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| WidgetLocker Lockscreen - Now with Ice Cream Sandwich, Honeycomb and Sense 3 sliders Posted: 26 Oct 2011 04:59 AM PDT Everyone likes to tweak their device a little, and one of the apps that can help you achieve some visual and functional tweaks is WidgetLocker Lockscreen. Having been updated to v2.2 -- some new sliders have been added such as the ones from Ice Cream Sandwich, Honeycomb and Sense 3 which can give your device lockscreen a whole new look. Some other additions came with the update as well as some bug fixes:
Fixes:
We've written up a quick app review WidgetLocker Lockscreen previously, so if you're looking to learn more make sure you give it a look. You'll find the download link to the latest version past the break, remember -- it is a paid app but well worth the buy in cost if you're looking for easy tweaks.
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| T-Mobile gets its first no-contract 4G smartphone -- the Samsung Exhibit II 4G Posted: 25 Oct 2011 09:15 PM PDT Available at Walmart on Oct. 27, nationwide Nov. 2T-Mobile tonight announced the Samsung Exhibit II 4G, a 3.7-inch, Android 2.3 Ginerbread smartphone. It'll be available in Walmart stores on Oct. 27, and nationwide starting Nov. 2. It's T-Mobile's first no-contract phone and will sell outright for $199. If you prefer to sign away two years, khowever, you can snag the phone for just $29.99 (after $50 rebate). In addition to the 3.7-inch WVGA display, it's got a 3MP rear camera, front-facing camera and 1GHz processor. Yeah, it's not the sexiest hardware you'll get. But a $200 no-contract phone is something we can get behind. Full presser is after the break.
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| ThunderBolt's Gingerbread update once again pushing out Posted: 25 Oct 2011 07:02 PM PDT Finally, the Gingerbread update for the HTC ThunderBolt (that'd be the one we told you about this morning) is once again pushing out. This is the second time Gingerbread's headed to the ThunderBolt; it was pulled earlier because of some bugs, including by not limited to voicemail. Go to settings>software update to get things going, and hit the forums link below to see how it's going for everybody. Thanks to everyone who sent this in!
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| Apple granted patent on slide to unlock, even though it existed 2 years before they invented it Posted: 25 Oct 2011 05:43 PM PDT The software patent system is totally askew. We need to look no further to see this than the recent news that Apple was granted a patent on sliding to unlock a mobile device. (Edit: It actually was granted back in February, but the case pinged again, and so we're all revisiting it.) It's bad enough that a governing body somewhere actually believes that you or I aren't smart enough to come to the natural conclusion on our own (that's basically what a patent means -- it's a unique idea or process), but the fact that it existed on an old Windows CE device in 2005 was totally overlooked. I present the Neonode N1m, as reviewed by none other than Tnkgrl.
Jump to 4:00 if you're impatient. Now you might ask two things -- why was this patent granted, and does "prior art" really mean anything? The first is an easy answer, the folks who granted the patent probably never heard of the Neonode N1m (but I'm sure Apple did). You can't blame them if they didn't know, even if they should have. The second question is a bit more tricky. Usually, if prior art can be proven, a patent is invalidated. Proven is a tough word that means more than one thing to different people. It should be easy to interpret, but that's not how the legal system in the US works. It did work as expected in the Netherlands though, and Samsung has already brought the lowly Neonode N1m in front of the court there -- and had Apple's claims over slide to unlock determined to be "trivial and likely invalid", and the court refused to consider them. I'm sure HTC and Motorola, who are being sued over multiple gesture patents in the US, already have this particular Youtube video bookmarked. If this patent stands, we all should just go back to this. More: 9to5Mac; Fosspatents
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