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NVIDIA Tegra 4i is expected to debut in Q1 2014

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by Macky Evangelista on
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Earlier this year NVIDIA announced their new Tegra 4i processor that will have LTE onboard and it looks like it will be out in just over half a year from now in Q1 of 2014. Luckily the people over at Anandtech was able to their hands on an unbranded test device running this latest processor. This unbranded device comes with a 4.7″ 720p screen and a 13 megapixel camera.

NVIDIA also mentioned that once this unnamed device hits the market we can expect it to cost around $300-$400 unlocked. Seems like Google’s Nexus line pricing is really influencing these other companies to do the same doesn’t it? What do you guys think of this new processor, are you a fan of the Tegra or do you much prefer the Snapdragon or Exynos?

source: Anandtech

HTC sells out of unlocked HTC One devices for $575

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by Jeff Causey on
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Earlier today HTC decided to give consumers an extra option to get their hands on a new HTC One device. On their own web site, HTC was offering a special unlocked 32GB version of the HTC One that would work on any GSM network. The price is listed at $575, which is slightly less than the $650 being asked for the Developer Edition which was recently delayed. Unfortunately, HTC is already reporting the device is out of stock with next availability not scheduled for two to four weeks from now.

source: HTC

Jelly Bean update for Australian Galaxy S III now available

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by Jared Peters on
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Any Australian Galaxy S III users waiting on Jelly Bean? We might have some good news. Reports are that the unbranded Australian GSIII can now get their hands on the 4.1.2 update via Kies. There’s no official changelog yet, but you’re likely to see that kernel exploit fixed and hopefully a resolution to that weird sudden death issue some users were having. Both of those two things are great reasons to install the update, regardless of the other features.

source: Ausdroid

Huawei to offer Ascend P1 through Amazon for US customers

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by Jared Peters on
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If you’ve been itching to get your hands on a Huawei Ascend P1 in the States, you’ll now be able to get one directly through Amazon without jumping through hoops to get one imported. Huawei will be offering the phone unlocked for $450 on Amazon, although without LTE. At that price point, the dual-core, 4.3 inch phone may have a hard time competing with the Nexus 4, but for those of you that can’t seem to buy a Nexus 4 no matter how hard you try, this may be a good second option. Anyone going to pick one of these up? » Read the rest

Jelly Bean Rollout Beginning For Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S III (GT-I9300) Smartphone

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by Roy Alugbue on
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Fresh off other variants getting some Jelly Bean lovin’, Sammy has begun to push the coveted Android 4.1.2 update to the international variant of the Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone. It is confirmed that the official rollout has begun worldwide, though it’s currently being pushed out in phases— so it’s unclear which GT-I9300 models will get the update first for now. The update will bring the Jelly Bean build to JZO54K and will bring the usual goodies like Google Now, Multi-View capabilities, Smart Rotation and a customizable Notification Panel among other things.

Owners of the unlocked model can check for the update through Kies Desktop software or OTA through their device’s Settings. If it’s not available don’t fret— the update will certainly be here before you know it.

source: SamMobile

O2 UK Nexus 4 Variant Seems To Be SIM-Unlocked After All, Despite O2 Reps Claiming Device Is SIM-Locked

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by Roy Alugbue on
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It’s no secret that the Nexus 4 launch was a little botched and caused some major angst among Android fanatics, but those in the UK may be able to get some sort of satisfaction— sort of. You may recall that we casually mentioned that O2 UK would be the only carrier to sell the Nexus 4 for a limited time, but it was assumed that the devices sold would be SIM-locked and thus, operate on O2 networks only. However, it appears that at least a few of you who paid a premium pound by buying the device in O2 stores may actually have an unlocked device. Reports are coming in that O2 customers have been able to purchase the supposed SIM-locked devices and actually insert other SIMs from carriers like Vodafone instead. How do we know you ask? Well, customers are reporting they were able to buy the O2 Nexus 4, take the pre-installed SIM card out, swap it with a SIM card of a different carrier and still have full functionality of the device.

Of course O2 UK hasn’t come out with an official statement regarding this find, but if you’re a prospective customer and willing to take a gamble and grab a device before your friends do (albeit at a much higher price), do let us know if this recent find works out for you.

source: XDA Forums

The Upcoming LG Nexus: What We Know Up To This Point & What We Can Expect

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by Roy Alugbue on
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As we patiently wait for October 29th to arrive, we are expecting to see at least one addition to the Nexus family, the LG Nexus. After countless leaks for the past month and much speculation, we think we may finally have a somewhat concrete idea of what the upcoming device giving the true “Google Experience” will offer. The device will as always, introduce new technology— while making existing technology a little bit better. Read on past the break to have a brief breakdown of what is known and what we can expect in this new superphone.

 

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Unlocked Sony Xperia acro S now available to purchase in the US

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by Colton Kaiser on
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Sony’s recently announced Xperia acro S is now available to purchase unlocked in the United States. As we saw back at IFA 2012, the Xperia acro S–which apparently isn’t considered a proper noun–is a solid piece of hardware with some pretty impressive specs. For $599.99, users will get a 4.3-inch 1280 x 720 display, 1.5GHz dual-core Snapdragon processor and 1GB of RAM. Also included is Android 4.0 Ice Cream Sandwich, a 12.1-megapixel rear shooter and a nano waterproof coating.

For that price, though, buying an unlocked handset doesn’t make sense for the general consumer. Keep in mind that for just $350, or about half the price of the acro S, you can pick up a Galaxy Nexus, which is guaranteed to receive better support and runs stock Jelly Bean. However, if you’re the type of individual who could be considered a Sony fanboy, you’ll be excited to learn that you can pick up the Xperia acro S today in your choice of either black or white. Also, be sure to catch the official introductory video after the break.

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Deal Of The Day: Unlocked Samsung Galaxy S III I9300 Smartphone Available For $599.99… For Today Only!

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by Roy Alugbue on
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We know many of you on GSM-based carriers are interested in owning the Samsung Galaxy S III smartphone, but are reluctant to grab the smartphone on-contract with your respective wireless carrier. Well you’re in luck because we’ve got you covered today. Daily Steals is offering the unlocked Galaxy S III (I9300 variant) smartphone for a mere $599.99. That means many of you will have yet another reason to splurge on the sweet quad-core Exynos processor and of course S-Voice, if that strikes your fancy.

While the smartphone is unlocked, remember it’s GSM-only, so those of you on CDMA-based carriers (Verizon, Sprint, etc.) are out of luck. Hit the source link for additional details— but you may want to hurry as there’s only 14 hours left at the time of this writing.

source: Daily Steals

HTC Desire C Arriving May 24th According to Clove Technology

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The other day we told you about the HTC Desire C. The One S and Wildfire S cross-like device is a revival of the once popular Desire brand. Well as you may now the carrier branded version of the phone is not set to release until June. However, if you want to get your hands on this device a bit earlier, Clove Technology is releasing a SIM-free version in a little over a week. They send word saying that the device will be in stock next Thursday the 24th of May. It will go for £189.99 (roughly $302) including VAT. This is a bit higher in price than the branded handsets but that’s a given because of the fact that it’s unlocked.

So there you have it folks. You can get your very own one of these budget NFC and Beats wielding devices from HTC and Clove UK in just eight days. That is of course if you live in the UK. Folks in the U.S. will still have to wait.

 

source: Clove Technology
via: Android Central

 

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