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Apr

18

2012

Google Refreshes TV and Movies App for Google TV

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by Troy Crumley
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Google is doing everyone a favor today by refreshing its TV & Movies app for Google TV. The refresh is designed to make it easier to browse and find anything you are looking for, which should make it more useful. Now you no longer have to wonder if your favorite show has a new episode, thanks to expanded information below every program. You can also hop into a new menu to see more details, rate the program, and tell Google whether or not it fits your interests. If you happen to love a certain station, you can add it to your Favorite Channels in order to see everything currently playing on it. You can add as many stations as you want to Favorite Channels so you will always have quick access to the ones you care about most. You can also add favorite movies and TV shows to your queue in order to watch later.

After the app updates and you log in, you will be given the chance to rate a variety of TV shows and movies. Google then takes that feedback to better cater recommendations to your tastes, so drama fans will not have to be treated to too many comedies. Anyone will be able to check out the Trending This Week shelf in Shows to find a new series to watch, and the list is updated everyday so you will not miss out. Everything being added helps make Google TV the go-to choice for movies and TV shows, with new content added all the time.

Source: Google TV

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Apr

18

2012

T-Mobile Introduces The HTC One S (Hands-On)

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by Joe Sirianni
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Today T-Mobile announced their highly anticipated flagship device, the HTC One S.  The One S is the middle brother of the new popular One family from HTC and packs tons of features all in a super slim form factor.  And though there are a few cons with the device, such as the lack of a removable battery, no memory expansion and a pentile display, it’s still a power device not to be reckoned with.  Talk Android was in New York live for the unveiling event and we got our hands on the juicy handset for your viewing pleasure.  Check out the hands-on video from our cool rep Matt and don’t forget to let us know what you think of the device in the comments below.  To quickly recap the features of the handset, it’s sporting a 4.3-inch Super AMOLED qHD (960 x 540) display with Gorilla Glass technology, Beats Audio integration, 16GB of on-board memory and ICS 4.0 with the new HTC Sense 4.  And under the hood you’ll find a dual-core 1.5 Krait CPU with an Adreno 225 GPU.  You can snag this guy for $199 on a two year contract on April 25th but in the meantime, check out the hands-on video.

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Apr

18

2012

Droid 4 Scheduled to Receive OTA Maintnace Update, Grab it Here and Now

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by Stacy Bruce
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Earlier today we told you about the pending update for the Droid Razr and Razr Maxx and apparently that isn’t the only Motorola device receiving an update soon. The Droid 4 is also scheduled to get an update and will mark the first official update for the device since its launch. The new build will bring the device up to build number 6.13.219 (not ICS) and includes the MotoCast widget, improved battery life, fixes for the keyboard backlight and Wi-Fi connectivity and the rest of the goodies you see in the image above.

The update should begin to roll out over the next week but if you are anything like me and you will take any opportunity you can to snag an update early I got some good news. Thankfully for folks like us, our pals over at Droid-Life managed to procure the signed update and have already placed it into a flashable zip for all to enjoy. You need NOT be rooted to use this update and the file is only a mere 18MB in size. For those who are not rooted but plan to do so in the future, flashing this update will not break any ability to do so. For those folks who are rooted, it is recommended to use Voodoo Rootkeeper in order to maintain root.

If you are all ready to get started, jump past the break for a download link and full installation instructions.

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Apr

18

2012

Could this be the Galaxy S III? We doubt it!

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by Chris Stewart
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Is anyone else bored of seeing so called “exclusive” photos of Samsung‘s hotly anticipated, forthcoming flagship device? I can honestly say that it’s reached the stage where I let out a little sigh when I come across a new mock-up or leaked photo. It’s to Samsung’s credit that this is the case, the hype and anticipation for the successor to the uber-successful Galaxy S II surpasses anything I’ve witnessed since the birth of Android. The rumours and speculation are simply a result of the astronomical success of the Galaxy range.

I’m now going to be a huge hypocrite and add further fuel to the fire by giving you a peek at the latest would-be Galaxy S III design. Gizmodo Brazil landed some exclusive photos of what it believes could be the Galaxy S III. The design doesn’t really stray much from the Galaxy S II, it’s reportedly a little thinner yet heavier and sports a 12MP camera. Gizmodo also reported that the device number is GT-I9300 which we had previously reported to be the Galaxy M. If the photo does turn out to be genuine then it backs recent speculation that the device may only be an incremental update and not the massive overhaul that everyone expects.

Roll on the 3rd of May, when the rumours will finally be put to rest under the bright lights of London town. Check out the images below and let us know your thoughts on the authenticity in the comments.

source : Gizmodo

Categorized as Android Leaks & Rumours, Android Manufacturers, Android News, Android Phones | Full Post

Apr

18

2012

T-Mobile HTC One S will be available on April 25 for $199

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by Robert Nazarian
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We’re just a couple of hours away from T-Mobile unveiling the HTC One S in New York City, but we already have all the details. As predicted, it will be available on April 25. It will be priced at $199, which might be a little high when you consider AT&T is going to have the One X for the same price. Still if you’re a T-Mobile customer, the One S is an amazing phone with an amazing camera. The specs are basically the same as the global One S which include:

  • 4.3-inch qHD (960 x 540) Super AMOLED display
  • 1.5 GHz dual-c0re Qualcomm Snapdragon S4
  • 1GB of RAM
  • 8MP rear camera with f/2.0 lens and 1080p recording
  • VGA front facing camera
  • 16GB of storage
  • 1650mAh battery
  • 7.95mm thick
  • Beats Audio
  • HSPA 42+ support
  • Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich
  • Sense 4

Our own Joe Sirianni is on hand tonight so look for a hands on video soon as well as an unboxing. Hit the break for the full presser.

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Apr

18

2012

Customer Support now available for Rooted Devices at Sprint

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by Adam Johnson
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The news we have today will definitely cause many to give a second thought to rooting their Sprint device. From the image above you’ll see that Sprint has a policy in place for handling rooted devices! We all know that the norm for carriers is to look down on you in shame if you root your Android device and not provide any support whatsoever. Many loyal Sprint customers, myself included, that love to tinker can take a collective sigh of relief, and no longer worry that you’ll be without support if you ever need to exchange that rooted device. They will take note that you’ve rooted your android device as it states, but they’ll do what they can to help and if a fix isn’t found, per standard procedure they will start the process of getting you an exchange.

Just note that although this policy is in place, it could be likely they won’t replace it if the problem was caused by rooting the device. So keep that in mind. I for one am glad to see this. I’ve been a customer of Sprint for a long while, and my complaints have been minimal. If you are a Sprint customer and have been on the fence about rooting your device, does this news give you that extra push to go ahead and do it? Let us know in the comments.

source: androdianrevolution 

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Apr

18

2012

How Does Your Carrier Rank In PC Worlds’ Recent 4G/3G Speed Test?

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by Stacy Bruce
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According to a recent speed test conducted by PC World, we now have some respectable carrier speed test results to make an honest comparison. I am sure many of you like myself have wondered exactly which carrier provides the faster 4g and 3G speeds for us end consumers. If so, check out the following results as obtained by PC World. Tests were completed over 13 cities and should show a fairly accurate average although your personal results may vary depending on location… » Read the rest

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Apr

18

2012

FCC Filing for the Samsung Galaxy Beam Reveal AT&T Capable Radios

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by Stacy Bruce
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A recent filling at the FCC shows that AT&T might be getting the Samsung Galaxy Beam. You know, the smartphone with a built in Pico projector capable of tossing a 50-inch display on to you wall. Sweet! As far as the FCC details go, the device comes equipped with 3G radios that support the AT&T 1900MHZ and 850MHz bands. Other details we know already include a dual-core 1GHz processor, 768MB of RAM, Android 2.3, a 4-inch WVGA display… and that crazy-ass projector.

Whether AT&T will actually sell the device is entirely up to them. A Pico based Samsung phone has been around for a couple years but has never actually made it’s way to the states. Although I don’t really care for the phone’s design too much, I do think it would give the AT&T something that no other carrier has, and this could actually prove beneficial to them, who knows. Only time will tell and we will fill you in if/when we hear more. Anyone interested in this thing?

source: FCC
via: Engadget 

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Apr

18

2012

Samsung Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 unboxing and initial hands on review

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by Robert Nazarian
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There is no shortage of tablets from Samsung, expecially in the 7-inch category. They started with the original Galaxy Tab, then the Galaxy Tab 7.0 Plus, and finally the Galaxy Tab 7.7. Samsung isn’t resting as they showed off the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 / 10.1 at Mobile World Congress. The Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 isn’t an upgrade from previous tabs, but more of a price-driven concept. The specs aren’t jaw-dropping, but will satisfy the average consumer. It’s priced at $249, which makes this the first tablet from mainstream Android manufacturers that can actually compete with the Amazon Kindle Fire in terms of price.

As for the specs, the Galaxy Tab 2 7.0 has a 7-inch (1024 x 600) display, 1 GHz dual-core processor, 1GB of RAM, 3MP rear camera, VGA front camera, 8 GB of internal storage, microSD for up to an additional 32GB of storage, Bluetooth 3.0, WiFi, Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, and the latest edition of TouchWiz.

Another notable is that all users will get 50GB of Dropbox storage for one year. You will be able to get your hands on it on April 22, but for now check out our initial hands on video (after the break)  and look for our full review soon.

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Apr

18

2012

PSA: The Google Play Store Actually Has 24 Hour Phone Support

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by Stacy Bruce
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For those of you who may not have already known this (I sure didn’t) the Google Play Store actually offers 24 hour technical support over the phone. Pretty slick, huh? If you ever have any difficulties with purchasing/downloading an app, movies or music you can simply fill out an online form and a Google Representative will actually call you during your requested time. Now this isn’t to be used for silly things that may occur on your particular device that is not Play Store related, this is only for issues that have to do with store transactions. So next time you find yourself wondering why that $17 launcher replacement isn’t downloading to your device, just hit that link below and a G rep will lend you a hand.

Google Play Support
via: Reddit 

 

 

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