Thursday, June 28, 2012

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Software update for Nokia Lumia 800, 710 available starting today

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 03:37 PM PDT

The Nokia Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 smartphones are getting the software update announced last week starting today. The new software adds a Wi-Fi hotspot function and Flip-to-silence for the phone's ringer. Additionally, Lumia 800 and Lumia 710 owners can now download the Camera Extras app that the Lumia 900 received last week. The Camera Extras adds self-timer, action burst, panoramic stitch, and Smart Group Shot modes to the Lumias' camera apps. The software update can be installed through the Zune Desktop or Windows Phone Connector software on PC or Mac, while the Camera Extras app is available in the Windows Phone Marketplace.
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Video: Hands-on with Google+ for Android tablets

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 02:12 PM PDT

Google finally released a proper tablet version of its Google+ app for Android today. The app features a new light-colored theme and interface that takes advantage of the larger screen real-estate offered by a tablet. The tablet version offers a side-scrolling feed as opposed to the vertical feed seen on the phone versions, but it still has all of the other functions that Google+ users have come to know and love. The notifications system has been updated for both the phone and tablet editions of the app, and both versions also get access to the new Events function in Google+. You can download the new Google+ app for Android from the Google Play Store now. Google says that a version for the Apple iPad will be available in the iTunes App Store in the near future.
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YouTube for Android gains new UI, Wi-Fi pre-loading of videos

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 01:14 PM PDT

The updates to Google's Android apps just keep coming, and this time the YouTube app for Android 3.2 Honeycomb or higher has been revamped. The new version features a cleaner user interface with quick access to subscribed channels and to the history of watched videos across devices. Additionally, the app can pre-load new videos from subscriptions and the Watch Later queue when the phone is connected to Wi-Fi and charging. This feature makes it easier to watch videos when on slower cellular networks. The YouTube app can now also act as a remote to control playback on other devices. The updated YouTube app for Android can be downloaded from the Google Play Store now.
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Faster Facebook app for the iPhone coming soon says NYT

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 12:43 PM PDT

Facebook is planning to released a completely overhauled version of its app for the Apple iPhone says a report by The New York Times. The new Facebook app will supposedly be much faster than the current app, which can be frustratingly slow at times. The NYT says the app's current performance issues stem from the fact that it is basically an HTML5 web app wrapped in a little bit of native code, so it has to constantly pull down large amounts of data from the internet to function. The new version alleviates this by utilizing more native code that is stored on the iPhone itself. The look and feel of the new Facebook app is supposedly the same as the old one, just much much faster. The updated app is expected to be released some time this summer.
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Google Maps for Android with offline capabilities now available

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 12:23 PM PDT

Google has released an updated version of its Google Maps app for Android smartphones and tablets that features offline capabilities. Originally unveiled a few weeks ago, the offline capabilities let users download sections of the map to their devices so they can be viewed without an internet connection. Google says that it is possible to store the map data for up to six large metro areas at one time. In addition to the new offline capabilities, Google Maps is also gaining a new Compass Mode for Street View for devices that run Android 3.0 Honeycomb or higher and have a gyroscope sensor. The Compass Mode offers 360-degree views of businesses that have Street View listings available. The updated Google Maps is free and available in the Google Play Store now.
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Google Chrome for Android sheds Beta tag, available in Google Play Store now

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 12:03 PM PDT

The Chrome Beta for Android browser is a beta no more, as Google has updated the browser today and dropped the label. The updated Chrome for Android features some minor UI enhancements, performance improvements, and bug fixes. It is available in the Google Play Store now for smartphones and tablets running Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich or higher. Google announced earlier today that the new Nexus 7 tablet will be the first device to ship with Chrome for Android as its default browser.
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Samsung Galaxy S III hits Sprint stores on July 1

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 11:57 AM PDT

Sprint has announced that the Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone will be available for purchase in its retail locations starting on July 1. Originally scheduled for a June 21 launch, the Galaxy S III was delayed because Samsung could not provide enough stock to meet demand in time for the original launch. Sprint says it will have the 16GB version of the phone available in its stores, but the 32GB model will only be available online or through telesales. For more on the Galaxy S III, be sure to check out our full review.
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Google adds TV shows, magazines to Google Play Store for Android

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 11:30 AM PDT

Google has announced expansion of the media options available in the Google Play Store for Android. In addition to music and movies, users will now be able to purchase individual episodes or entire seasons of popular television shows and subscribe to magazines. The new content is rolling out now and should be available to Android users in the near future.
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Google Play Store gains delta app updates, more encryption features for paid apps

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 11:23 AM PDT

Google revealed during the Google I/O developer conference today that the Google Play Store is being upgraded with delta app updates. This means that users will not need to download the entirety of an app each time that it is updated. Rather, only the updated parts of the app will be delivered to the user, cutting downloads down to about a third of what they were before. Google has also announced new encryption features for paid apps that will make it harder for them to be pirated. The new incremental app updates are automatically enabled for all devices running Android 2.3 Gingerbread or higher.
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Google finally releases proper tablet versions of the Google+ app for Android, iPad

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 11:15 AM PDT

Today, Google unveiled a proper tablet-optimized version of the Google+ app for Android tablets and the Apple iPad. The tablet version of the app features an interface designed for larger displays, with high resolution graphics and a sideways stream, as opposed to the vertical stream used on the phone versions of Google+. There are also improved Hangout features and notification enhancements in the updated Google+ app. Google says that the new tablet app will be available in the Google Play Store today, and it will be coming to the iTunes App Store in the near future. The company also said that the phone versions of the app will gain some of the new features debuting with the tablet editions.
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T-Mobile USA CEO Philipp Humm resigns, COO to take over as interim CEO

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 11:09 AM PDT

T-Mobile announced today that CEO Philipp Humm is stepping down from his position and will be leaving the company. Humm was instrumental in orchestrating the the sale of T-Mobile to AT&T last year, which failed miserably, and has overseen the carrier struggle against the larger U.S. carriers in recent quarters. Current COO Jim Alling will take over as interim CEO while the company searches for a permanent replacement.
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Unlocked HSPA+ Google Galaxy Nexus now only $349

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:50 AM PDT

If you are in the market for an unlocked smartphone, the best deal available just got a little bit sweeter: Google has dropped the price of the unlocked HSPA+ version of the Galaxy Nexus $50 to $349. The unlocked Galaxy Nexus can be used on AT&T or T-Mobile, and sports a 4.65-inch 720p HD display and dual-core processor. It runs Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, but will be upgraded to the new Android 4.1 Jelly Bean OS next month. Orders for the Galaxy Nexus can be placed directly through the Google Play Store now.
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Google unveils Nexus 7 tablet with Android 4.1 Jelly Bean

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:34 AM PDT

During the keynote session of the Google I/O 2012 developer conference, Google unveiled the new Nexus 7 tablet. Long-rumored but never confirmed until now, the Nexus 7 tablet is the first tablet to carry Google's own branding, much as it has done with the Nexus line of smartphones.
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Google announces Android 4.1 Jelly Bean with improved touch performance, new search features, more

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 10:21 AM PDT

During the Google I/O 2012 keynote, Google formally announced the new Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system. The new platform features improved performance with better touch responsiveness, higher frame rates for animations, improved notifications, a completely redesigned search function, and much more.
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Google claims 400 million Android devices have been activated, 1 million new ones every day

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 09:43 AM PDT

During the Google I/O 2012 opening keynote, Google revealed that there has activated 400 million Android devices across the world. The company says this compares to the 100 million that were activated this time last year. Google is now activating new Android devices at a rate of 1 million per day.
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Google outs Nexus Q social media player controlled by Android devices

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 09:38 AM PDT

Google has just unveiled the new Nexus Q social streaming media device that is controlled by other Android smartphones and tablets. The Nexus Q hooks into a home's audio and video equipment and lets users push content from their mobile devices to larger displays and speakers.
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Sprint flips the 4G LTE switch in five markets on July 15

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 09:14 AM PDT

Sprint today announced that it will finally launch 4G LTE service in five markets on July 15. The markets that will be the first ones to get the carrier's new speedy service are Atlanta, Houston, Dallas, Kansas City, and San Antonio. Sprint had announced earlier that Baltimore would also be a part of the initial launch of 4G LTE service, but it is not clear as to when it will be available there. The carrier plans to announce more market launches for 2012 later this year.
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Google I/O 2012 keynote session live blog

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 08:03 AM PDT

Follow Michael as he reports from this year's Google I/O keynote event in San Francisco. Coverage begins at 9:30 a.m. Pacific Time (12:30 p.m. Eastern).
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T-Mobile gives business customers a choice between throttled or "high-speed" data plans

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 06:58 AM PDT

T-Mobile has announced a new set of mobile broadband data plans for business customers that provide a choice between the carrier's throttled "Overage Free" plans and more traditional plans that maintain speeds, but charge overages once past a certain usage threshold.
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Boost Mobile launches BlackBerry Curve 9310, pairs it with new unlimited BlackBerry Messenger plan

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 06:12 AM PDT

Boost Mobile announced today that it will start selling the BlackBerry Curve 9310 smartphone from RIM on July 10. Along with the new smartphone, Boost is launching a new plan for BlackBerry customers that offers unlimited BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) usage along with unlimited talk and text services.
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Lenovo ThinkPad Tablet gets upgraded to Android 4.0 ICS

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:59 AM PDT

Lenovo released its business-focused ThinkPad Tablet last year with Android 3.1 Honeycomb on board, but now owners are able to enjoy the latest and greatest (for the next few hours, at least) Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich operating system on it. The update offers a cleaner user interface, support for NFC beaming, Face Unlock, and the refreshed Google suite of apps. Users should get a notification on their tablets when the update is ready to be downloaded and installed.
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Apple has shipped 250 million iPhones, earned $150 billion in revenue from it says report

Posted: 27 Jun 2012 05:45 AM PDT

A new report from Strategy Analytics takes a look at the last five years since Apple released the original iPhone. According to SA, the iPhone has generated Apple a whopping $150 billion in revenue since it was launched back in 2007.
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