Tuesday, October 30, 2012

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Apple head of iOS leaving company, others gain new duties in executive responsibility change

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 02:43 PM PDT

Apple has just announced that it will alter its management structure in order to "encourage even more collaboration" between the leading executives of its hardware, software, and services departments. The company has also revealed that Scott Forstall, who has served as senior vice president of iOS Software, will not be a part of that restructuring effort and will leave Apple next year.
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Android 4.2 Jelly Bean gains Photo Sphere, gesture keyboard, multi-users, and new Google Now

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 02:00 PM PDT

Android 4.2 is still Android Jelly Bean, but the small update is still noteworthy because of new features announced today. Google has posted a page detailing the major revisions.
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Verizon launching HTC Windows Phone 8X and Nokia Lumia 822 by Thanksgiving, Samsung ATIV Odyssey in December

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 12:51 PM PDT

Verizon Wireless has announced plans to sell the Windows Phone 8X by HTC and the Nokia Lumia 822 by Thanksgiving, which is November 22. The carrier said that the Windows Phone 8X will cost $199.99 on a two-year agreement and will be available in black, blue, or red color models. The Nokia Lumia 822 will sell for $99.99 after a $50 mail-in rebate and will be available in black, grey, or white. While both phones will go on sale by Thanksgiving, Verizon says that it will release the Samsung ATIV Odyssey, a device for which neither Verizon nor Samsung has shared any details, by the end of the year.
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Microsoft shows off Windows Phone 8's many new features in 18-minute video

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 11:51 AM PDT

What's new in Windows Phone 8? That's what many people were asking before today's Microsoft special event to showcase Windows Phone, and Microsoft has released a video answering that very question.
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Google Play Music launching in Europe Nov. 13, iTunes Match-like library scanning coming to U.S. and Europe

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 11:29 AM PDT

Google debuted its Google Play Music service in 2010, and the cloud-storage, streaming, and music purchasing app is finally launching in Europe after two years of being a U.S.-only service.
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Google Play Store updated with new music, movies, and magazines

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 11:18 AM PDT

Alongside Google's announcments of its new tablets this afternoon, the company also announced that it has refreshed the Google Play Store front with new entertainment. Google announced new partnerships with Time Inc. and Warner Music Group to bring new songs and new magazine titles directly to the hands of Android smartphone and tablet users. Google also said it will now offer movie purchases for users in Canada, U.K., France, Spain and Australia beginning today.
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T-Mobile announces Nokia Lumia 810 and HTC Windows Phone 8X coming Nov. 14

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 10:52 AM PDT

As Microsoft took the stage at its Windows Phone 8 unveiling, T-Mobile revealed the price and launch dates for the HTC Windows Phone 8X and Nokia Lumia 810 Windows Phone 8 handsets.
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Pandora coming to Windows Phone 8 with 1 year of ad-free service

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 10:37 AM PDT

At its Windows Phone 8 launch event, Microsoft announced that it intends to have 46 of the top 50 Android and iOS apps available on Windows Phone 8. Though there were a few notable games and apps mentioned, the most significant announcement was that music streaming service Pandora will launch on Windows Phone 8. Pandora, which creates personalized radio stations centered on an artist and then curates playlists based on user feedback, will debut on Windows Phone 8 in early 2013. Microsoft also revealed that to celebrate the launch, it will offer one year of Pandora's ad-free streaming service to all Windows Phone users, a $36 value.
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Nexus 10 tablet with Android 4.2 and 300ppi display launching Nov. 13

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 10:24 AM PDT

Completing a trio of new Nexus announcements, Google revealed today it will soon sell a new Nexus 10 Android tablet running the latest Android 4.2 software and sporting a high-class display.
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Google Nexus 7 tablet with 32 GB and HSPA+ wireless connectivity announced

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 09:46 AM PDT

Google has publicly stated that the ASUS-built Nexus 7 is more successful than it had anticipated, so the company today announced plans to expand the connectivity and purchasing options of the 7-inch tablet.
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LG and Google officially announce Nexus 4, launching November 13 for $299 unlocked

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 09:34 AM PDT

Though Google and LG were unable to showcase the Nexus 4 at today's press event, the two companies have decided to officially announce the phone as planned.
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Watch Microsoft Windows Phone 8 launch event here

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 09:08 AM PDT

Microsoft is set to announce a new slate of Windows Phone 8 smartphones today, and the event will be broadcast live to the web.
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Windows Phone sync app arrives for Windows 8

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 08:50 AM PDT

Microsoft Windows 8 has been available only for a few days, but it already has an app that allows for easy synchronization of files between Windows 8 computers and Windows Phone handsets.
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Nexus 4 hands-on video appears on Swedish website, shows new Android 4.2 features

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 08:27 AM PDT

Though the official announcement of the LG Nexus 4 was cancelled due to Hurricane Sandy, a short hands-on demo posted to YouTube has revealed new user switching and quick settings in Android 4.2.
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Huawei Ascend P1 smartphone in white available at Phones4U

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 08:05 AM PDT

The Huawei Ascend P1 will soon be available with a white back at UK retailer Phones4U. The white version of the Ascend P1 will go on sale tomorrow for 299 GBP (US $481.51) when purchased unlocked. It will also be available fore free when purchased on a 20 GBP (US $32.11) pay-monthly deal from O2, Orange, T-Mobile, and Vodafone. The Huawei Ascend P1 has a 4.3-inch screen, 1.5 GHz dual-core processor, 8 megapixel rear camera, 1.3 megapixel front-facing camera, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and a thin 7.69mm frame. The phone will be available at both Phones4U and at Phones4U.co.uk.
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PSA: Google Nexus event postponed

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 06:18 AM PDT

If you were hoping to hear the official announcement of a new line of Google Nexus phones and tablets, you will be disappointed to learn that no such proclamation will come from Google today. Due to Hurricane Sandy bringing adverse weather to New York City, the city where Google's "The Playground is Open" press event was to take place this morning, Google decided to cancel today's unveiling of new Nexus devices. The phone and software announcements expected today have been pushed back to a yet to be decided date and location. UPDATE: Rather than reschedule its launch event, Google has instead announced a Nexus 4, Nexus 7, Nexus 10, and Google Play expansion.
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Nokia Lumia 822 announced for Verizon Wireless

Posted: 29 Oct 2012 05:57 AM PDT

Nokia has so far confirmed that it would offer its Lumia 920 and Lumia 820 Windows Phone 8 handsets in the United States, but the Finnish manufacturer today announced a unique model, the Lumia 822, coming exclusively to Verizon.
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