Wednesday, July 11, 2012

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Google adds floor plans for 20 museums to Maps for Android

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 01:37 PM PDT

Google announced today that users of its Google Maps for Android app can now access floor plans to 20 different museums located throughout the U.S. in the app. Users will be able to navigate their way through the museums even when they are inside buildings and don't have a clear view of the sky. The museums that are supported by the new feature are the de Young Museum in San Francisco, the Philadelphia Museum of Art, Cincinnati Museum Center, the Indianapolis Museum of Art, the American Museum of Natural History, 17 Smithsonian museums, and the Smithsonian National Zoo. Google says that more museum floor plans will be added in the near future.
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Motorola's MOTOSMART is an entry-level smartphone for the UK

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 01:06 PM PDT

Along with the RAZR V and ATRIX HD, Motorola also announced the MOTOSMART smartphone today. Unlike the other models, which appeal to the mid-range and high-end crowd, the MOTOSMART is distinctly entry-level, and carries an entry-level price tag to match.
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Motorola launches the RAZR V smartphone in Canada

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 12:45 PM PDT

Motorola announced the RAZR V today, a new member of its RAZR Android smartphone family that will be available soon in Canada. The RAZR V looks very similar to the DROID RAZR for Verizon Wireless, but it is a bit thicker and does not have support for 4G LTE networks.
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Twitter refreshes apps for iPhone, Android smartphones

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 11:45 AM PDT

Twitter released new versions of its apps for the iPhone and Android smartphones today that offer improved search experiences, more notification options, and Twitter's new expanded tweets feature. The new apps feature autocomplete when searching, the ability to set notifications for when other users post tweets, and the ability to follow along with live events. The new expanded tweets feature lets users see embedded images, links, and videos that are within tweets without having to leave the app. Users will be able to download the new apps from the Google Play Store and iTunes App Store today. Twitter says that the new expanded tweets feature will roll out gradually to users, so it is not likely that everyone will see it today.
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Microsoft signs up two more Android manufacturers for licensing deals

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 10:54 AM PDT

Microsoft expanded the number of Android device manufacturers that it has patent licensing deals with this week, as it announced that Coby Electronics and Aluratek have both agreed to pay Microsoft for the use of its patents in their Android devices.
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New Google+ app for iPhone, iPad now available

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 10:34 AM PDT

Google announced during its Google I/O developer conference last month that a new version of its Google+ app for iOS would be coming soon, and today it is available for download in the iTunes App Store. The big new feature with the updated app is proper support for the iPad tablet, complete with a tablet-optimized interface and new light-colored theme. The new tablet interface is not unlike the version for Android tablets that debuted last month, and features a side scrolling feed and multi-touch gestures for sharing and viewing posts. The iPhone version retains the dark theme of the older Google+ app, but both versions also gain access to the new Google+ Events feature and the ability to start video hangouts from the device. You can download the new Google+ app for iOS for free from the iTunes App Store now.
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Dropbox doubles capacities of Pro plans without raising prices, adds new 500GB tier

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 09:58 AM PDT

Cloud storage service Dropbox has announced that starting today, it is doubling the storage capacities of its existing Pro plans to 100GB and 200GB without raising their annual cost. Customers that were paying $9.99 per month or $99 per year for 50GB of online storage will now be able to access 100GB of space at no additional charge, while those on the old 100GB plan that cost $19.99 per month or $199 per year will enjoy 200GB of storage. Additionally, Dropbox is introducing a new 500GB option that costs $49.99 per month or $499 per year. Finally, Dropbox is also giving all of its Pro plan customers a three-month Pro 100 trial subscription that can be shared with a friend or family member. Dropbox offers mobile apps for a variety of platforms, including iOS and Android, which have features like automatic photo and video back up to the cloud.
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Samsung Galaxy S III arrives at U.S. Cellular this week

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 09:33 AM PDT

U.S. Cellular has just dropped us a note to announce that its version of the Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone will be available for purchase this week. The carrier says that customers will be able to order the phone from its online store starting tomorrow, and that it will be available for in-store purchase by the end of the week. The Samsung Galaxy S III is available in either 16GB or 32GB configurations for $199.99 and $249.99, respectively, and can be purchased in Marble White or Pebble Blue color schemes. Be sure to check out our full review of the Galaxy S III for more.
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Android 4.0 ICS update for Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket available today

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 07:56 AM PDT

Owners of the Samsung Galaxy Note for AT&T aren't the only ones getting an update to Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich today, as the carrier has revealed that the update is also available for the Samsung Galaxy S II Skyrocket smartphone. The update offers Android 4.0.4 and Samsung's TouchWiz user interface. Owners will have to plug their phones into a computer and use Samsung's Kies software to download the update. Head to the source link for instructions on how to apply the update.
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Google releases Android 4.1 Jelly Bean source code for developers

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 07:29 AM PDT

Last night, Google made good on its promise and released the source code for the new Android 4.1 Jelly Bean operating system to the Android Open Source Project. The source code will allow developers to compile the OS and create versions of the platform for various devices. Developers can download the source code from source.android.com now.
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Motorola ATRIX HD headed to AT&T on July 15 for $99

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 06:58 AM PDT

The Motorola ATRIX HD made an unofficial debut last week, but now it has been confirmed to be landing on AT&T this coming Sunday. The new Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich phone packs a laundry list of high-end features and will be offered at a very attractive price point.
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AT&T's Samsung Galaxy Note Android 4.0 ICS update available today

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 06:25 AM PDT

The Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich update for the Samsung Galaxy Note on AT&T is now available for users to download and install. The update upgrades the phone's operating system to Android 4.0.4 and includes Samsung's Premium Suite of apps for the Galaxy Note. Users will have to plug their phones into a computer and use Samsung's Kies software to apply the update, as it will not be made available over-the-air. Be sure to check out our hands-on impressions and video of the new features and then hit the source link for instructions on how to install the update.
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MeeGo smartphones get a new lease on life thanks to Finnish start-up

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 06:04 AM PDT

A new company plans to take Nokia's abandoned MeeGo smartphone platform and use it to produce new devices. Jolla Ltd. is a Finnish start-up run by former Nokia executives who worked on the MeeGo program at the mobile phone giant.
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New Apple iPad available in China starting on July 20

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 05:51 AM PDT

Now that Apple has settled the trademark fight with ProView in China, it has announced that the new iPad tablet will go on sale in the country starting on July 20. Chinese customers will be able to grab the tablet in the same configurations offered in other markets. The tablet is offered in Wi-Fi-only or Wi-Fi + cellular versions with 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB of storage. Any version of the iPad can be had in either black or white, and prices start at 3177 CNY (US$499).
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Verizon picks up BlackBerry Curve 9310 smartphone

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 05:36 AM PDT

Verizon Wireless announced today that it will offer the BlackBerry Curve 9310 smartphone starting this week. The Curve 9310 features BlackBerry OS 7.1, has a 3.2 megapixel camera, and comes with a dedicated key for RIM's BlackBerry Messenger (BBM) service. Verizon is pairing the Curve 9310 with a new plan that offers unlimited talk, unlimited text, and 300MB of data usage for $80 per month. The Curve 9310 will be available starting on July 12 for $49.99 with a new two-year agreement. Boost Mobile also carries the BlackBerry Curve 9310, which it started selling late last month.
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AT&T plans to block stolen cell phones on its network this week

Posted: 10 Jul 2012 05:24 AM PDT

AT&T revealed it will start blocking stolen cell phones from its network starting this week. The new policy uses a database of phones that have been reported as stolen to prevent them from being activated.
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