Saturday, April 23, 2011

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Amazon may keep forthcoming Android tablet cheap, simple

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 01:18 PM PDT

According to Engadget founder Peter Rojas, Amazon's "secret" tablet plans haven't been kept under wraps very tightly. "It's something of an open secret that Amazon is working on an Android tablet, and I am 99 percent certain they are having Samsung build one for them," said Rojas.
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T-Mobile offers $100 discount on Android-powered G-Slate tablet

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 12:15 PM PDT

T-Mobile has listed its new G-Slate tablet for $100 off of the original two-year contract price, as long as you order before April 27. That gives you five long days to save up the cash and make the call. Yes, you must contact T-Mobile via phone, as the special offer does not extend to online purchases. Simply call 1-866-464-8662, select option 3, reference the code GSLATE100, and you're good to go. Just don't let procrastination get the best of you, as April 27 is the deadline.
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Amazon updates Kindle for Android with tablet compatibility

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 11:46 AM PDT

Amazon has released an update of its Kindle for Android app that now supports Honeycomb tablets. The ereader app is tailored to the larger screen and new UI of the Honeycomb operating system.
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Sprint, Google expanding Google Voice integration testing

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 11:14 AM PDT

Sprint and Google have apparently expanded the testing of their new Google Voice integration service, as more and more customers have received invites to test it out before its official release. Reports have been out for a few weeks that the testing is taking place, but it seems that the companies have ramped up the roll-out.
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HTC offers Sync support for Desire S, Incredible S smartphones

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 10:39 AM PDT

HTC yesterday updated its Sync software to support the HTC Incredible S and HTC Desire S smartphones. Once downloaded to your PC, the software synchronizes your Outlook contacts and calendar, Outlook Express contacts, and the bookmarks saved in your browser of choice between your home PC and your smartphone. HTC Sync also gives users the ability to install third-party Android apps on the phone. Syncing through HTC's new software also brings photos, videos, documents, songs, and playlists from the desktop or laptop straight to the user's phone. Incredible S and Desire S interested owners should head over to HTC's website to download the file.
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Samsung Galaxy Tab, Gem see discounts from U.S. Cellular

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 10:15 AM PDT

U.S. Cellular has recently announced discounts for its Android-powered Samsung Gem smartphone and Samsung Galaxy Tab Android tablet. The offers are good until June 9. Interested customers can purchase the new Android 2.2 Froyo-powered Samsung Gem for free after mail-in-rebate. For those in desperate need of the world's new favorite gadget, Samsung's Galaxy Tab has also been given a discount by the carrier. Customers can pick up the Galaxy Tab for $199.99 after mail-in-rebate when bundled with a $54.99/month data plan.
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Kyocera Echo for Sprint review - multi-screen multi-tasking!

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 09:03 AM PDT

The Kyocera Echo for Sprint is a unique device. It features twin 3.5-inch touchscreen displays that can be used in many ways, and offers a number of special apps that make good use of them. But the phone also has some weaknesses, as Michael points out in this review.
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U.S. Army enlists Android for new JBC-P Handheld

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 08:41 AM PDT

The U.S. Army has tapped Google to produce the Android-based Joint Battle Command-Platform gadget, which is on its way to deployment once evaluations have been undergone, according to a report on the Army website.
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Google found guilty of Linux patent infringement; Android threatened

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 08:08 AM PDT

A Texas jury just found Google guilty of patent infringement with regard to the Linux kernel, for which the search giant has been fined $5 million. The software in question is used not only by Google's server platforms, but may also extend to its Android smartphone operating system. This may have great implications for Android's openness. "The amount of the fine is not what makes this an important issue," said intellectual property activist Florian Mueller. "The implication here is really that there is a huge number of Linux users who will be required to pay royalties if this patent holder knocks on their doors in the US. This is definitely a major impediment to the growth of Linux and makes companies, including Google, that relay on open source code particularly vulnerable to patent threats," Mueller said.
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Samsung Gem for Verizon listed for $30 at Best Buy

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 08:04 AM PDT

Even though Verizon has decided that mum's the word concerning its Samsung Gem smartphone, that hasn't stopped Best Buy from selling the phone online for $30 on a two-year contract. For those of you on the fence about this diamond-in-the-rough smartphone, check out our product launch.
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Sprint Nexus S 4G now available for purchase from Best Buy

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 07:34 AM PDT

Best Buy is now offering the Google Nexus S 4G smartphone for Sprint by Samsung for purchase on its website. The phone is priced at $199.99 with a new two-year service agreement but the page lists no shipping date. The Nexus S 4G smartphone offers a massive 4-inch Super AMOLED screen and runs Android 2.3 Gingerbread. It is the same basic phone as the Google Nexus S released last fall for T-Mobile, but includes 4G WiMAX support.
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New glass substrate will allow lighter, thinner tablets and smartphones

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 07:23 AM PDT

AGC, a manufacturer of display technologies, has announced a new glass substrate for touchscreens that it claims to be the world's thinnest. The new substrate will allow manufacturers to produce thinner and lighter smartphones and tablets in the future.
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Samsung Galaxy S II goes on sale April 27 in the UK

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 07:07 AM PDT

UK retailer Phones4U has announced that it will start offering Samsung's new Android-powered Galaxy S II smartphone starting April 27, both in stores and online. Customers who pre-order the Galaxy S II will get a free 8GB memory card with purchase. The smartphone is being offered free with a 35 GBP (US$57.80)/month contract or pay as you go for 499 GBP (US$824). For more on the Samsung smartphone, check out our hands-on with the Samsung Galaxy S II smartphone.
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Motorola Defy officially receives Android 2.2 Froyo update

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 06:49 AM PDT

A post on the official T-Mobile forums should bring good tidings of great joy to Motorola Defy users this Easter weekend, as the carrier has officially released an OTA version of the Android 2.2 Froyo update. If you've been waiting patiently already, prepare yourself for a bit more of a wait, as the download file is 112 MB. On that note, we'd recommend using WiFi.
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HTC Sensation 4G smartphone sign-up page now live

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 06:29 AM PDT

HTC has opened up a dedicated web site for those who'd like to receive more information, notifications, and alerts regarding its new HTC Sensation 4G smartphone. The Android 2.3 Gingerbread-powered smartphone sports HTC's new Sense 3.0 user interface and is expected to launch this summer in the U.S. To get a better look at the new HTC Sensation, check out our hands-on review video.
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OpenFeint acquired by Japanese company Gree

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 06:27 AM PDT

Japanese company Gree, a social networking and gaming service, has announced that it will purchase all the shares of OpenFeint, the popular mobile social gaming platform.
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Verizon HTC ThunderBolt falls to $130 at Amazon

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 06:12 AM PDT

Amazon is offering a tempting deal for new Verizon Wireless customers on the HTC ThunderBolt, the carrier's first LTE smartphone. Normally priced at $250 with a new two-year agreement, Amazon is selling it for $130 for new Verizon customers but the deal ends midnight Pacific Time on Monday. It should be noted that Amazon requires a secondary ETF in addition to Verizon's should you cancel your plan before your contract commitment is up. It might not be a bad idea to pick up an extended battery with the money saved on the ThunderBolt, we think you will need it.
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Apple dubbed "least green" tech company by Greenpeace

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 06:09 AM PDT

While the iPad maker has been a rabbit in the tablet race, Apple is turning out to be more of a turtle when it comes to environmental friendliness. According to a report compiled by Greenpeace, titled "How Dirty is Your Data?" and released in San Francisco yesterday, Apple is rather dependent on coal power at its server sites.
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Skyfire releases version 4 of Android browser, adds paid options

Posted: 22 Apr 2011 05:47 AM PDT

After teasing of the update last month, Skyfire has finally released version 4 of its popular browser for Android smartphones. With this release, Skyfire has enhanced a number of existing functions, while adding new services, including paid-for options.
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