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Huawei’s UK Boss: Blaze could arrive in the UK as soon as next month

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by David Laborde on
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Andrew Mitchinson, Huawei’s UK Boss, said in a conversation with Bloomberg that the Blaze could arrive in the UK as soon as next month. Distribution wise, Bloomberg said the likes of Vodafone and O2 could be on board, but the reference could have been to other Huawei devices like the recently revealed Huawei Vision.

The Blaze features a 3.2″ screen, 3.2 megapixel camera, a front-facing camera, and Android 2.3. While those numbers may not sound that impressive, the price of the phone may be.

According to Bloomberg’s analyst friends, the Blaze could cost as little as £100 ($162.69) when it is launched. If the specifications and price don’t change prior to its UK arrival, the Blaze could be a solid addition at the budget end of the Android phone ranges.

[via eurodroid]

Android 3.2 Honeycomb Update For Acer Iconia Tab A500 Delayed Until August 25th

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by Justin Routhier on
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According to Acer’s Malaysian Facebook page, Acer Iconia Tab A500 owners will receive an Android 3.2 OTA update on August 25th due to a delay from Google regarding “poicy changes”. Even with the delay, this new update will be less than two months after the tablet’s Android 3.1 release.

Acer posted this to it’s wall:

“Dear Fans, due to some policy changes from Google where Acer has to comply, the A500 Honeycomb 3.2 OTA update will be postponed to 25th August, we apologize for the disappointments and upsets but we will be bringing the final and stable update to all of our A500 fans asap! Please be patient guys”

Any Acer Iconia Tab A500 users out there chomping at the bit for some Honeycomb? Leave us a comment below!

[via facebook]

Google accuses Microsoft of revealing its proprietary source code

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by David Laborde on
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Microsoft is currently suing Motorola claiming that Android infringes upon some of its patents and as a result, Motorola should be paying Microsoft licensing fees for every Android device they sell.

As part of the ongoing court case, Microsoft was able to acquire some “highly confidential source code” from Google via a subpoena. Google is now accusing Microsoft of revealing that source code by turning it over to an expert witness in the case. Google also claims that by turning over the code they violated the judge’s orders as well.

While the Lawsuit revolves around Google’s Android Operating System, it is not known if the source code in question is actually from the Android OS or not.

[via businessinsider]

FCC Clears Kyocera Oblique; Photos Surface

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by Justin Routhier on
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The Kyocera Oblique, believed to be replacing the Samsung Intercept, has been cleared by the FCC and will be released on September 11th through Sprint. This QWERTY slider handset is expected to come with Bluetooth, a 3.2 megapixel camera, low-res QVGA screen, and run on Android 2.3. Similar to its predecessor, it will feature only EV-DO Rev. 0, meaning you’ll be crawling on the Now Network when out of range from a WiFi hotspot.

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Dell Streak 5 is gone for good

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Last month we reported that the Dell Streak was pulled, but the information we got was that it might be getting some sort of update and it would be back this month. It appears it might be gone for good. On the website it says, “Streak 5 is not longer available.” Then you see the above image of a woman in a car with the following text: “Goodbye, Streak 5. It’s been a good ride.”

Hopefully the Dell Streak 7 and the Dell Streak 10 Pro will make it to the U.S. for all you Dell fanatics out there.

[via dell]

Uh oh, Motorola Might Enter the Patent Wars on Its Own Side…

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Motorola CEO Sanjay Jha

Ten days ago, my colleague Andrew wrote an article about how Motorola might be Android’s saving grace in the ongoing patent wars (Yeah, so I’m using the same graphic, sue me). The article talked about how many patents Motorola has, how much effort they’ve put into Android, and speculated that Motorola could be a strong partner with Google in fending off foes such as Microsoft and Apple.

Yeah…not so much…
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Source: HTC Vigor and LG Revolution 2 Specs Include HD Screens; Stratosphere Not Samsung Galaxy S2

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New specs have come to light for two devices that showed up on the Verizon MAP list we reported last week. The HTC Vigor and LG Revolution 2 will sport HD screens among other features according to a source from our friends over at DroidLife. Here’s the full breakdown:

The much anticipated HTC Vigor will have a 4.3″ 720p HD screen (1280×720 resolution), with a 1.5GHz dual-core processor, 1GB RAM, 16GB internal storage, 8MP rear camera and 2MP front-facing camera. Sound a bit like the Thunderbolt so far? Well don’t expect this device to come with a kickstand, but it will run on Android 2.3.4 with a new version of Sense referred to as “3.5.” What’s more, it will be a Beats by Dre device.

The LG Revolution 2 is said to have a 4.5″ HD screen and is noted as matching the slenderness of the Vigor and iPhone4. Little more is known right now as the device is still in development, however it is expected to run on Verizon’s 4G LTE network.

As a bonus, this fruitful source suggests that the Stratosphere may not be the Samsung Galaxy S2 but rather the leaked slider that showed up a month ago, a possibility we reported last week. Either way, it is set for a launch to coincide with the Bionic on September 8th.

[via droidlife]

Galaxy S Plus up for Pre-order on Vodafone UK

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We have yet to see the Samsung Galaxy S II hit the U.S., but there continues to be new little brothers of the device hitting elsewhere.

An upgraded version of the Galaxy S has appeared for pre-order on Vodafone’s UK web site. Trending to be more a reboot to the SGS, it’s almost identical physically (aside from the chrome rim around the bezel), has a faster 1.4 Ghz single-core, and a larger 1,650mAh battery on the inside (though no upgrade to a flash on the back). Its look is a little cleaner for those considering the Galaxy R which could be a deciding factor.

Everyone might not be hungry for a dual-core processor, but with the SGSII similar in price, it’s hard to see people stepping backwards to yesterday’s hardware.

[via engadget]

Meizu CEO Jack Wong: Announcement on their MX Smartphone coming at the end of September

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According to Meizu CEO Jack Wong, an announcement concerning the MX, their new 4 inch Android smartphone, will be given at the end of September.

The MX will be released in two different flavors – a 16GB dual-core version and a 32GB quad-core speed demon. Wong also confirmed that the MX will still have a removable back cover but the mini-usb socket once intended for the phone will be changed to a micro-usb.

Based on the pre-launch pattern of Meizu’s M9 phone last year, the original estimate of this quad-core powerhouse being launched by the end of the year still looks good.

[via engadget]

Possible AT&T Galaxy S II Variant, Samsung SGH-i927 Listed By FCC

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Although its exact identity is yet to be confirmed, the Samsung SGH-i927 sure seems to fit the bill as a Galaxy S II variant for AT&T and some of the specs we reported last month (with a slew of pictures), have come to fruition in the specs listed today by the FCC.

Listed features include a slide-out QWERTY keyboard, an 8 megapixel rear camera with flash, front-facing camera, Samsung’s TouchWiz UI and it will run on Android 2.3. LTE radios are unlisted and likewise, the inclusion of HSPA+ radios remain unknown.

[via phandroid and fcc]

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