Posted: 08 Feb 2012 03:10 PM PST  We've heard a few rumors about what the folks at Samsung have up their sleeves for MWC in Barcelona. There was the Galaxy S III, and more recently the Galaxy S II Plus, neither of which were confirmed. Well, we finally got our hands on some official news from Samsung, but it's not revealing much. All that we know at this point is that Sammy won't be holding any kind of big press event at MWC, which tells us that they may be up to something that they'll throw a bunch of marketing into somewhere down the road. Of course, Samsung will still be at MWC, at least to our knowledge, to show off some "exciting new mobile products."So what do you think Samsung could be planning? A new tablet? Something for Google TV? Sound off in the comments! Source AndroidAndMe Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Check out our gift ideas for Android owners |
Posted: 08 Feb 2012 02:32 PM PST  Symantec, widely known for their Norton antivirus software, has just released a blog post that caught our attention, and it might even worry you as well. Apparently, Symantec has discovered a botnet that's aimed at Chinese users on two specific networks (although the names of said networks weren't mentioned). You can take a look at the extensive post by Symantec, but essentially, it's bundled into a normal application, one that's not on the Android Market as we suspect that Google would catch something like this.Basically, once the application is installed, a clean version of the software, along with a "malicious application," are installed. The latter, Android.Bmaster, then triggers a connection between the infected phone and a remote server, where the initial application downloads an APK. This APK, a Remote Administration Tool (RAT), begins running, which allows the server to issue commands to the device itself. The malware can then send user data to the server, including IMEI numbers, IMSI numbers, Cell IDs, area codes where the phone was pinged recently, and mobile network codes. According to Symantec, this vicious malware has been available since September of 2011, and the infected devices appear to be in the hundreds of thousands. Not only that, it's also somehow gaining revenue from each device. Android.Bmaster is generating $1,600 to $9,000 per day, and if those numbers continue, it could earn over $547,000 per year. There's no clear path as to what Symantec (or the Chinese carriers whose devices are infected) plan to do about this malware, but we'll keep you posted if any new information comes in. So is anyone surprised by this malware? Do you think more should be done to protect Android users from such attacks? Let us know by leaving a comment! Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Check out our gift ideas for Android owners |
Posted: 08 Feb 2012 02:30 PM PST  This one caught us a bit by surprise, but nonetheless, the Phoenix Suns have partnered with Samsung and Verizon to make the LTE Galaxy Tab 10.1 their tablet of choice when it comes to the day-to-day operations of the Suns. They plan to also use the Tabs at the U.S. Airways Center, to show fans the different seating arrangements around the stadium, which will help they better choose a ticket to buy. But Phoenix isn't done there, as they plan to use the tablets to connect more with the Suns' fans through social media during games, press events, and more.In addition to all this, head coach Alvin Gentry and his staff will make the Galaxy Tabs an important part of the team's preparation, both on and off the court. Each player will receive their very own Galaxy Tab, and every one of them will be preloaded with the Phoenix playbook, team videos from practices and games, travel itineraries for all trips, and scouting reports for upcoming opponents. Phoenix's President, Brad Casper, had this to say: Our organization has always placed a priority on remaining at the forefront of digital innovation within the sports industry. Utilizing the Verizon Wireless 4G LTE network to integrate the Samsung Galaxy Tab 10.1 into our daily operations is yet another great digital milestone for the Suns.Alvin Gentry said that today's announcement "marks the beginning of a new era in the NBA, where I think teams throughout the league will want to integrate a tablet into their operations." So, do you think other teams will follow suit and adopt a tablet for their organization? If so, what tablet would you tell your favorite team to use? Let us know in the comments! The full press release can be found below. [[Visit blog to check out this spoiler]] Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Check out our gift ideas for Android owners |
Posted: 08 Feb 2012 02:00 PM PST  If you're familiar with using substitutes for the stock Android apps, you've probably at least heard of DoubleTwist. It already was one of the best players on the Android Market -- especially since it was free -- and now it's even better. The most significant new feature added is the ability to use Airplay, which is available as a $4.99 in-app purchase.So, any DoubleTwist users in the house? What do you think of the new features? Drop a comment below! Source GigaOM conversione applicazioni iphone android Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Check out our gift ideas for Android owners |
Posted: 08 Feb 2012 01:19 PM PST  Of the myriad benefits to going Android, one in particular affects every user: the choice of hardware. Unlike with Apple devices, Android users have a wide range of different styles and form factors to choose from to fit their individual needs. Android's open nature in this respect also allows it to be the chosen software for hardware makers who like to break the mold, which is what he UK's Kieron-Scott Woodhouse has done. He's crafted the ADzero, a beautiful Android phone, using bamboo as the housing, rather than the traditional plastic or metal. Before you get worried about how that would hold up in daily use, the 4-year old bamboo has been treated to ensure durability. While one would assume that this would mean protection against water, it isn't mentioned. Woodhouse plans to have the phones across the UK and Europe by the second half of the year. Beyond the obvious housing difference, the phone also features a new type of ring flash, wherein the camera is surrounded by a ring that happens to be the flash itself. According to Woodhouse, this should provide even lighting and less dramatic shadows when using the flash.  He originally was targeting the Chinese market, where bamboo is plentiful, but his concept caught a lot of attention at the London Design Week last year. There's no word on if or when any UK carriers have picked up the AdZero, but we'll most likely hear about it pretty quickly if it happens.So what do you think? Pointless gimmick or elegant beauty? Personally, I love the balance of mixing tech and nature, but be sure to let us know your thoughts in the comments below! Source Daily Mail Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Check out our gift ideas for Android owners |
Posted: 08 Feb 2012 08:27 AM PST  HTC has confirmed plans that they will be bringing a 4G LTE experience to Germany with their new Velocity handset. Known in other parts of the world as the Raider and Vivid, the hardware includes a 4.5-inch qHD display, dual-core 1.5GHz CPU, 1GB RAM, and 16GB storage. Powered by Android 2.3 Gingerbread, the smartphone boasts dual-band UMTS/HSDPA/HSUPA at 900/2100 MHz as well as dual-band LTE at 800/2600 MHz. Although the phone has been officially confirmed, we're still waiting on a release data and pricing.  EngadgetFollow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Check out our gift ideas for Android owners |
Posted: 08 Feb 2012 07:32 AM PST  It's worth noting that one does not have need an existing Vonage account in order for this to app to work properly. As an incentive to download and use it, Vonage Mobile provides free calling to any Vonage number at no cost. conversione applicazioni iphone android Press release Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Check out our gift ideas for Android owners |
Posted: 08 Feb 2012 06:56 AM PST  LG has begun teasing the internet with their next big smartphone, posting a short and mysterious video online. When we say big, we mean Galaxy Note and Dell Streak big. According to the details, this new LG Optimus Vu is a 5-inch Android smartphone with a rather unorthodox 4:3 aspect ratio. Additional hardware rumors suggest that the handset is not just massive, but it's also as powerful as anything on the market. Specs include a dual-core 1.5GHz processor, 1GB RAM, 8GB storage, an 8-megapixel camera, and NFC support. Expected to run Android 2.3 Gingerbread, the Optimus Vu's screen is said to be a 1024x768 IPS display. Considering the four buttons across the bottom and the aspect ratio, we're not only betting on the 2.3, but we're also extremely intrigued. There is no indication as to when we might see the Optimus Vu but you can bet we'll be paying extra attention at Mobile World Congress. Check out some of the images we pulled from the YouTube video below. We've brightened them up quite a bit in order to get a better look at the handset.       Via: The Verge Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Check out our gift ideas for Android owners |
Posted: 07 Feb 2012 05:48 PM PST Microsoft OneNote is part of the Office suite many professionals use on a daily basis. OneNote lets you create, store and share ideas or information in a single, easy-to-access location. According to the OneNote blog, it seems as though you fellow Android users have been begging to use this on your phones and tablets. Now you can while on the go from any of your Android devices. Microsoft OneNote Mobile Hits the Android Market originally appeared on AndroidGuys. Assuming you are already using OneNote, you'll have full access to all that information wherever you are. Using your free Microsoft Skydrive account you can sync your "notes" to the cloud and easily share them with anyone.
   There is a caveat in all this "free" stuff from Microsoft.. Would you expect anything else? They are going to let you have up to 500 notes on your Android mobile application for free. After the 500 are used up, you will need to fork over a one time $4.99 to unlock the application for unlimited use. They claim you will not be able to edit or create anything past the 500 notes without upgrading, but will allow you to view, sync and delete them. Find the application in the Android Market at the link below. conversione applicazioni iphone android Source:OfficeBlog Follow AndroidGuys on Facebook and Twitter and download the free AndroidGuys app for your device! Check out our gift ideas for Android owners |
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