Tuesday, May 10, 2011

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LG Optimus Black review - thin and bright Android fun

Posted: 10 May 2011 12:24 AM PDT

The LG Optimus Black is LG's thinnest Android smartphone to date, and the first to feature its new NOVA touchscreen display technology. Michael spent some time with this attractive little device, and tells us what he likes so much about it in this review.
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Google Nexus S 4G already hit with a maintenance update

Posted: 09 May 2011 01:35 PM PDT

The Google Nexus S 4G has been officially available from Sprint for one day now, and already there is a software maintenance fix being pushed out to users. The update is being delivered over-the-air, and includes fixes for international roaming with Google Voice and the NFC tags app when used between two Nexus S devices. Improved performance and security is listed in the changelog as well. Users should be notified when the update is ready to be downloaded and installed.
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Google Goggles for Android updated with sharing tools and more

Posted: 09 May 2011 01:08 PM PDT

Google has released version 1.4 of its Goggles image recognition app for Android, which adds some new features and refines others. An enhanced search history is now available that lets you add notes to your image search and then share that image search with others. Google has also implemented a tool that allows users to suggest better results for image searches. Business card recognition and interpretation is said to be improved as well. Google Goggles 1.4 is free and available in the Android Market now. It requires Android 1.6 Donut or higher.
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Huawei may win first UK phone equipment order

Posted: 09 May 2011 12:41 PM PDT

China's leading phone manufacturer, Huawei, is well on its way to announcing a wireless network order from the UK joint venture Everything Everywhere, in collaboration with Deutsche Telekom AG and France Telecom SA, according to two people with knowledge of the situation. The two also mentioned that the deal may be announced on May 9, marking the first major wireless win for Huawei in the UK. After attempting to build out a wireless network in the London Tube system before the 2012 Olympics, Huawei had agreed to donate the equipment from the scrapped project as part of the deal.
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Verizon offering Rdio streaming music app in V CAST app store

Posted: 09 May 2011 12:20 PM PDT

Verizon Wireless has announced the availability of the Rdio streaming music app in its V CAST store on Android smartphones. Rdio offers users a catalog of over 8.5 million songs that can be streamed on demand. Users can also share and discover new music with their friends. Verizon users who download Rdio from the V CAST store will get a free 7-day trial of the service, after which they will have to pay $9.99 per month if they wish to continue using it. The monthly charge can be billed directly to a Verizon account or to a credit card.
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Samsung Replenish "green" smartphone now available from Sprint

Posted: 09 May 2011 11:45 AM PDT

As expected, Sprint has put the Samsung Replenish up for sale. The Replenish the is the first eco-focused smartphone in Sprint's lineup, and is comprised of 82 percent recyclable materials. The packaging is also mostly made from recycled materials, and is recyclable itself. The Replenish has a portrait QWERTY keyboard positioned below a 2.8-inch, QVGA (320 x 240 pixel) touchscreen. It has Android 2.2 Froyo and is powered by a 600MHz processor. A special Green ID pack is available to customize the device with green news and tips. The Replenish is available in blue or black and costs $49.99 with a new two-year agreement. Sprint is also discounting the data service on the Replenish by $10 for the life of the contract.
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Motorola XOOM Wi-Fi tablet available from Sprint now

Posted: 09 May 2011 11:16 AM PDT

As promised, Sprint has started carrying the Motorola XOOM Android 3.0 Honeycomb tablet, though it is the Wi-Fi-only edition. Customers can head over to Sprint's site now to pick up the tablet for $599.99, without any contract or data plan requirement. We would have expected the carrier to bundle the XOOM with a WiMAX hotspot, but Sprint has not mentioned any plans to do so as of yet.
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Android devices can now AirPlay with AppleTV, thanks to doubleTwist

Posted: 09 May 2011 10:54 AM PDT

Popular music playing app for Android, doubleTwist, just got an update that allows users to push media to AppleTVs and Macs via Apple's AirPlay protocol.
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NVIDIA acquires Icera, launches two-pronged attack on mobile industry

Posted: 09 May 2011 10:38 AM PDT

NVIDIA today announced an agreement to acquire baseband processor maker Icera, which helps develop 3G and 4G data networks used by phones and tablets. The $367 million cash acquisition is expected to reach completion in 30 days. When the companies combine, they will be able to offer both application and baseband processors, which will help manufacturers deliver products to market faster and meet the requirements of next-generation mobile computing. Plus, by offering two main processors, NVIDIA will have about doubled its revenue opportunity per device. Furthermore, this acquisition will allow NVIDIA to invade territory currently dominated by Qualcomm, dividing NVIDIA's attack on mobile into two fronts: processors and radios.
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Samsung, Android get top rankings in comScore MobiLens report

Posted: 09 May 2011 10:06 AM PDT

Today comScore released its MobiLens data, revealing Samsung to be the top U.S. handset manufacturer for Q1 2011 with a 24.5 percent market share. Google's Android operating system turned out to be the number one smartphone OS, controlling 34.7 percent of the market.
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Adobe Connect Mobile 1.5 brings two-way video conferencing to iOS

Posted: 09 May 2011 09:39 AM PDT

Adobe has released an update to its Connect Mobile app for iOS, bumping the version up to 1.5, introducing video chat, and optimizing it for the iPad for the first time. Adobe Connect Mobile allows businesses to hold web conferences with mobile devices such as smartphones and tablets.
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Mobile phones foster jealousy among Indian newlyweds; state responds

Posted: 09 May 2011 09:04 AM PDT

The Punjab State Commission for Women in India has issued an official advisory asking newlywed brides to focus on their domestic duties rather than have long conversations on their mobile phones, as it could foster jealousy in their husbands. Commission head Kaur Sangha explained to AFP that the advisory was meant to keep new couples close and bonded during the transition into adult and married life, and keep suspicion out of the home.
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MapQuest brings SkyHook location system to Android

Posted: 09 May 2011 08:17 AM PDT

MapQuest has released the first Android navigation system to utilize SkyHook's unique, Wi-Fi based positioning system with the latest version of its app. SkyHook allows users to get a location signal when GPS is blocked by being indoors or among tall buildings. SkyHook uses Wi-Fi signals to triangulate the user's position when GPS does not work. It combines the two sets of data to get a faster lock as well. MapQuest's navigation app uses voice-guided, turn-by-turn directions and offers traffic information as well as local searches. The app is free, does not require a subscription, and is available in the Android Market now.
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White iPhone 4 triggers Beijing brawl outside Apple store

Posted: 09 May 2011 07:49 AM PDT

Apple has had to make some adjustments to its white iPhone 4 sales strategy, as a scuffle broke out in the line outside of an Apple store in Beijing this weekend, shattering a glass window and apparently wounding a customer, according to the WSJ. It's no surprise that the race to get the latest and greatest from Apple has been a feisty one, to say the least, but this particular show-down got more out-of-hand than any other in China.
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Samsung Galaxy S II sees 3 million pre-orders to date

Posted: 09 May 2011 07:48 AM PDT

The Samsung Galaxy S II has made quite a splash in its first few weeks on the market, tallying out 3 million pre-orders worldwide, according to its manufacturer. That 3 million comprises the 120,000 units pre-ordered by South Korean Samsung-loyalists, plus the unreleased number of pre-orders flowing in from other countries such as the UK. For those who are still unfamiliar, the Samsung Galaxy S II is one of the most powerful smartphones on the market, rivaled only by the LG Optimus 2X, the Motorola ATRIX 4G, and the upcoming HTC Sensation, all of which also sport a dual-core processor under the hood. Android 2.3 runs the show on the Galaxy S II, powering the TouchWiz UI on a Super AMOLED display. If those specs weren't impressive enough, the 8 megapixel camera on the rear should ice the cake for you. Interested customers should check out our hands-on video with the Galaxy S II.
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Amazon offers Verizon's HTC DROID Incredible 2 for 60 percent off

Posted: 09 May 2011 07:16 AM PDT

If you are looking to get into a new HTC DROID Incredible 2 from Verizon Wireless, Amazon seems to have the most competitive pricing for you. Verizon currently sells the 4-inch, global capable smartphone for $199 with a two-year agreement, but Amazon has it for $80 on a new account, or $150 if you are upgrading your existing line. The e-tailer is also selling the Incredible 2 for $490 without a contract if you are not eligible for any upgrade discounts. We recently gave the Incredible 2 4.3 out of 5 stars in our full review, and found it to be a very worthy smartphone.
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Video: Samsung INFUSE 4G (AT&T) unboxing and video tour - part 1 of 2

Posted: 09 May 2011 07:07 AM PDT

The Samsung INFUSE 4G is brand new phone just announced for AT&T. It features an enormous, 4.5-inch Super AMOLED Plus display with 800 x 480 pixels of resolution. Despite the massive screen, it is only 8.99mm thick at its thinnest point, and 9.24mm at it thickest. It also weighs only 139g. Powered by a 1.2GHz single-core processor, the INFUSE 4G has Android 2.2 Froyo at its core, with Samsung's TouchWiz interface on top.
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T-Mobile G2x gets Gingerbread via unofficial leak

Posted: 09 May 2011 06:55 AM PDT

An unofficial leak of the forthcoming Android 2.3 Gingerbread update for the T-Mobile G2x smartphone by LG has found its way to the internets. Intrepid owners can download the ROM and install it on their phones if they would like. Of course the process comes with some risk, and could void your warranty, so proceed with caution if you are going to attempt this upgrade.
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Apple jumps past Google in brand valuation, takes the number 1 slot

Posted: 09 May 2011 06:23 AM PDT

Thanks to the success of its iPhone, iPad, and MacBook line, Apple has passed Google to become the most valuable brand in the world, according to a report prepared by Millward Brown.
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Twitter for iOS now forces use of t.co URL shortener

Posted: 09 May 2011 05:53 AM PDT

The latest version of the official Twitter app for iOS, 3.3.4, has a surprising new change: the ability to designate the URL shortener of your choice has been removed, and the app will only use Twitter's own t.co shortener. It is assumed that Twitter has decided to force users to utilize its own shortener so that it can easily display full links in the app when a user tweets a shortened link. Most users probably will not notice or care, but those who relied on the greater analytics support of sites like bit.ly will find this new feature quite annoying and will probably be looking for a new Twitter app on their iPhone or iPad. TweetBot anyone?
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Windows Phone 7.5 (Mango) will get blessed with turn-by-turn navigation

Posted: 09 May 2011 05:18 AM PDT

Some unannounced new features that will be a part of the next version of Windows Phone (7.5, or Mango if you are into code names) have been revealed via developers tearing into the new SDK. Most notable is a new turn-by-turn navigation system, though there are some other interesting features coming as well.
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