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6

2012

Carrier Coverage comes to Android, Helps you decide which carrier is best for you [Video]

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by Robert Nazarian

Depending on where you live, it may not be so obvious as to which carrier will give you the best coverage and service. You can look at the carrier’s maps, but real world usage is where it’s at. This is where Carrier Coverage comes in.

You have to first download the app and then every once in a while the apps sends them your location, carrier, signal strength, and other useful info. Don’t worry, they promise not to go all “Carrier IQ” on you because the information they gather isn’t private, and it will only go towards helping everyone make better decisions. Carrier Coverage also promises your battery life won’t be in jeopardy, and you can chose how often data is sent, if at all.  Of course, the more users, the better the information is. Right now they currently have 1749 users across 77 different devices. For now it seems as though it’s only available in North America.

If Carrier Coverage continues to grow we can expect more things like reporting breakdowns between 2G, 3G, and 4G by June 2012 and data speeds by October 2012. They’re also hoping to give us the ability to be able to input a specific address. Checkout the short video highlighting Carrier Coverage and download links after the break.

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Feb

6

2012

Motorola Atrix 4G Soak Test About To Get Underway

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by Roy Alugbue
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Well folks it looks like the Atrix 4G soak test we previously told you about is finally about to commence. Motorola has indicated the following heads up on the imminent update:

“Tomorrow after 12 Central/10 Pacific, you will receive a pop-up message on your phone that will mark the beginning of  the software pre-release test.”

Of course we speculate it’s likely the 4.5.141 software update bringing Gingerbread 2.3.5 and a few other enhancements. But part of me wants to reaaaaaaaaaally hope and believe it’s a surprise sweeter treat. Stay tuned with Talk Android for any further updates on the rollout of this mysterious update for Atrix 4G soak test participants.

 

Thanks Anonymous!

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Feb

6

2012

Hey Android Manufacturers, Too Much of a Good Thing Can Be More Than Enough!

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by Jack Holt
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Even as an Android fanatic I have to admit that its main competitor, the iPhone, does extremely well. As much as I hate to say it, the iPhone is here to stay and will continue to be a thorn in Android’s side. I have been sitting and wondering though on why so many folks go over to the iOS side or stray from Android. While I am not an expert I believe a lot of it has to do with how these phones are marketed coupled with the amount of Android phones that OEMs are putting on the market. » Read the rest

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Feb

6

2012

Further Clarification Offered for CDMA Galaxy Nexus “Official” Status Drop

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by Jack Holt
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For those of you who don’t know Google dropped official “developer device” support for the CDMA (Verizon) version of the Galaxy Nexus last week. While a statement was released explaining why, it apparently required further explanation as it wasn’t officially explained in full as to what this drop actually meant. So without futher hesitation here is what the official Google Group’s post has to say: » Read the rest

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Feb

6

2012

HTC Admits 2011 Devices Not Up to Par

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by Emily Aquin
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Following disappointing revenue results in the last quarter of 2011, HTC is conceding that their phones were under performing.  The company had previously announced that it would release fewer but more quality phones in 2012.  HTC had spread itself too thin by releasing a constant stream of devices.

Earlier today, the company had announced that its revenue in the last three months of 2011 had fallen 2.49 percent year-on-year, and a full 25 percent from Q3.  These dire numbers prompted HTC to reflect and improve on their previous strategies.  With the new outlook, 2012 will likely bring increases to HTC’s revenues.

Chief Financial Officer Winston Yung noted in a conference call with investors that HTC plans to produce phones that combine a long battery life and attractive design with fast 4G connection speeds.  In the past, HTC feels it had always sacrificed one of those components.  Yung expects these problems to be resolved in 2012, and using a 4G LTE phone will not require a compromise in quality any longer.

While Yung declined to provide details on future products or release dates, rumors have been flying about the HTC Edge and the HTC Ville.  Look for more details to emerge on these phones in the coming months.

source: Slashgear

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Feb

6

2012

Verizon and Redbox team up to bring video rental and streaming service

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by Chris Stewart
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Rumors of a joint venture between Verizon and Redbox can finally be laid to rest as the pair have announced today a streaming media and Blu-ray/DVD rental service.  The newly partnered dynamic duo will be looking to take the fight to current streaming and DVD mailing leader Netflix.

The service is expected to be available on all major platforms from smart TV’s and game consoles through to handheld mobile devices. It isn’t clear at this time if the service will only be available to Verizon customers.  There’s no word on price or a solid release date confirmed as of yet but keep tuned to Talk Android as dig a little deeper to keep you informed.

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Feb

6

2012

DROID RAZR MAXX review, It’s time to go unplugged

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by Robert Nazarian
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You have to hand it to Motorola as they released two cutting edge phones in the past few months. First was the DROID RAZR, which is currently the thinnest smartphone available. Then last week, the DROID RAZR MAXX came along, with an unprecedented 3300mAh battery, which is 75 to 100% larger than competing phones. Motorola teased us before CES with an “unplugged” video, and they weren’t kidding. 4G LTE phones have been around for about a year, and the single biggest complaint has been battery drain. They improved a little over the last few months, but Motorola completely changed the game. This isn’t a little tweak, this is a major improvement, and one that actually allows you to be connected to 4G LTE all day and literally stay unplugged for nearly 24 hours. This is my full review, which won’t be all that in depth because the DROID RAZR MAXX is essentially the same phone as the DROID RAZR except for the thickness and battery. You can also checkout my initial hands on review as well as my preliminary battery tests.

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Feb

6

2012

Leaked Pics and Specs of the Ultra Thin HTC Ville

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by Emily Aquin
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Some leaked pictures are giving us an exciting look at the HTC Ville, which will debut on T-Mobile in mid-2012.  The Japanese site Ameblo repeats some of the rumored specs we’ve reported, including a 4.3-inch qHD Super AMOLED display, a 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon Series 4 processor, and an 8-megapixel camera.  The audio system will be sporting Beats Audio, and the battery will be 1650 mAh. Remarkably, the phone will be packed into a housing of approximately 8mm.  That would make it thinner than the iPhone!

The phone is supposed to run Ice Cream Sandwich with HTC Sense 4.0, but the leaked photos show the Ville running what looks to be Sense 3.0.  You can, however, see the amazing slimness of this new device.  We’re still hoping to see the phone at Mobile World Congress in a few weeks.

source: Ameblo

 

 

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Feb

6

2012

Rumour: Galaxy S III Watching Its Weight, Reportedly 7mm Thin

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by Josh O'Donnell
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 Add another to the stack of rumours surrounding the upcoming Galaxy S III. This time, South Korea’s Electronic Times News reports that an unnamed source claims the quad-core, super AMOLED plus, Android 4.0 powerhouse will be enclosed in a Liquipel waterproofed chassis only 7mm thick, 1.49mm thinner than the Galaxy S II. Electronic Times News also reports that we could see the S III launched as soon as May, which would line up with Samsung’s statement earlier this month.

With technology becoming smaller and cooler, I would not be in the least bit surprised if this rumour turned out to be true. With such a thin profile and all the rumoured specifications swirling around, it seems the Galaxy S III is going to turn Galaxy Nexus owners on their head with an impressive device to tempt them into premature replacement.

Source: Electronic Times News

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Feb

6

2012

Google Loses Appeal Over Trial Period in Taiwan

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by Josh O'Donnell
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In June of last year, the Taiwanese government issued a complaint to multiple companies including Microsoft and Apple, defending a certain law they have in place that details anything downloaded from the internet must be subject to a mandatory seven-day trial period in which the user can request a complete refund. Both Apple and Microsoft yielded, complying with the Taiwanese law. Google however, argued that users have ample time – even within the 15 minute window Google allows – to use the app and determine whether or not they want a refund.

As a result, Google was fined NT$1,000,000 (about $34,000 US), which they appealed. Google’s final appeal ended yesterday, and it didn’t bear any good news for the internet giant. The Taiwanese government gave a statement, saying “We urge Google to respect Taiwan’s laws and the rights of our consumers to resume sales of its Android Market paid apps.”

Google’s been fairly quiet thus far, but it’s only been a day. I don’t believe they’re necessarily too worried about it, though. Do you?

Source: India Times

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